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     She was born on 10 April 1764 at Münster, Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Molkenbuer and Christina Potthoff.¹

Catharina Antonetta Molkenbuer married Johann Hermann Kellermann, son of Joan Wilhelm Kellermann and Maria Magdalena Elisabeth Storb, on 6 November 1792 at Münster, Westphalia.¹

Catharina Antonetta Molkenbuer died on 9 January 1833 at Nienberge, Westphalia, at age 68; Cause of death: Jaundice.¹

     He was born circa 1735.¹

Johann Heinrich Molkenbuer married Christina Potthoff circa 1760 at Münster, Westphalia.¹

     He was born on 26 February 1851 at Waldowke, West Prussia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska.

Adalbert Molzahn was baptized on 26 February 1851 at Waldau, West Prussia.^4,1

Adalbert Molzahn was also known as Albert.

Albert and Marzianna are issued a passport for their imigration to America with their children.⁵ He married Anna Powers, daughter of James Powers and Julia Clay, circa 1877.^2,6

Adalbert Molzahn lived in 1879 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.^7,8

Adalbert Molzahn died on 30 July 1920 at Council Bluffs at age 69.^2,8

Albert Molzahn's obituary was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 31 Jul 1920:
The death of Albert Molzahn, a former resident of this section, occurred Friday evening in the family home in Council Bluffs, Iowa following a brief illness. He was born here February 26, 1851, and left this section forty-one years ago. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter. Three brothers and four sisters also survive: Simon, Joseph and John, and Mrs. Jacob Engelhart, Mrs. Andrew Hertel and the Misses Maggie and Celia Molzahn of this section. The funeral will take place at Council Bluffs on Monday and will be attended by relatives from this city.


note: The obituary mistakenly identifies his place of birth as Watertown.⁸

Albert Molzahn's obituary was printed in The Daily Nonpareil on 02 Aug 1920:
The funeral of Albert Molzahn, 803 Avenue H. will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Francis church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.⁹

Adalbert Molzahn was buried at an unknown place on 2 August 1920 at Council Bluffs.⁸

Albert Molzahn's obituary was printed in The Daily Nonpariel on 03 Aug 1920:
     The funeral of Albert Molzahn was held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Francis church, with requiem high mass by Rev. Father Gaul. Pallbearers were E. Carr, E. Rhodes, G. W. Wentworth, A. Telfer, H. A. Lennox and George Hemminshire. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.⁹

     He was born on 21 April 1823 at Komierowo, Flatow, West Prussia.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Christian Molzahn and Anna Catherine Krajecka.

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn was baptized on 23 April 1823 at Komierowo, Waldau, Flatow, West Prussia. Sponsors: Johannes Litza (Johann Litz); Gertrud Sprengel (Gertrude Springel).^1,2

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn married Marianna Zientkowska, daughter of Johann Zientkowski and Anna Wamke, on 27 January 1848 at Waldowke, Flatow, West Prussia, Prussia.^6,2,3

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn witnessed the baptism of Joannes Szczepanski circa 10 October 1847.⁷ He and Marianna Zientkowska and two children (Adalbert and Simon) emigrated on 20 June 1854.⁸

Albert and Marzianna are issued a passport for their imigration to America with their children.⁹

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn was a farmer in 1880 at Watertown.¹⁰

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn lived in 1880 in Watertown, Wisconsin.¹⁰

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn died on 12 October 1886 at Watertown at age 63.^3,4,11

Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 12 October 1886 at Watertown; He is listed as 'Father' on is grave marker.³

     He was born on 12 August 1820 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹ He was the son of Christian Molzahn and Anna Catherine Krajecka.¹

Andreas Molzahn was baptized on 13 August 1820 at Waldau, West Prussia. The baptism was witnessed by Jaonnes Szczepanski Additional Sponsor: Marianna Krajecka.¹

Andreas Molzahn was also known as Malzon.²

Andreas Molzahn married Tekla Bukholz on 23 January 1846 at Komierowo, West Prussia.²

     He was born in December 1884 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Adalbert Molzahn and Anna Powers.¹

Andrew Molzahn married Bessie (?).¹

     She was born on 1 July 1878.^2,3 She was the daughter of Simon August Molzahn and Clara Nümm.^1,2

Anna Molzahn was baptized on 18 July 1878 at St. Henry Church, Watertown. The baptism was witnessed by Eleanora Molzahn Her notebook says she was baptised on 14 Jul 1878.

Anna Molzahn witnessed the confirmation of Mary Magdeline (Lena) Nimm circa 1886.

Anna Molzahn received First Holy Communion on 12 April 1891 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown.⁴

Anna Molzahn was confirmed on 9 June 1893 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown.^5,4

Anna Molzahn was educated at St. Henry's in Watertown.

Anna Molzahn lived at 200 1/2 N 3rd between 1895 and 1976 in Watertown; Listed as Miss Annie Molzahn.^6,7,8

Anna Molzahn lived at 302 N 3rd in 1899 in Watertown.⁹

Anna Molzahn married Henry Alexander Kellermann, son of Heinrich Eduard Franz Kellermann and Katharina Luber, on 3 September 1902 at St Henry's Church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The marriage was witnessed by Hugo Simon Hertel, Joseph Albert Hertel, Theckla Kellermann, Dr. Thomas Shinnick and Edward Simon Engelhart.^1,10,11,12,3 She witnessed the baptism of Andrew Hertel on 19 March 1903 at St. Henry Church, Watertown, WI.¹³

Anna Molzahn was also known as Anna Kellerman.¹⁴

The following announcement was printed in The Watertown Daily Times after 03 Jan 1910:
Welcomed Another Son
     Word comes from Watertown that a fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kellerman, Jr., on January 3. Two sons and a daughter now constitute the claimants for parental affection in the Kellerman home at Watertown.⁸

Anna Molzahn witnessed the burial of Theckla Kellermann on 14 October 1931 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin.¹⁵

Anna Molzahn was a witness when Dana Frank Kellerman was celebrating his first birthday on 3 August 1936.

The following article appeared in the Watertown Daily Times:
     Mrs. Harry Kellerman, North Third Street, who recently underwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital is reported to be on the road to recovery.
     Jefferson Co. writes Degenerative Arthritis.¹⁶

Harry A. Kellermans to Observe 60th Anniversary

Mr. an Mrs. Harry A. Kellerman 200 1/2 North Third Street, well known Watertown residents, will makr their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 3.
     A mas in their honor will be said in the morning at their home by the Very Rev. Anthony J. Herrman, pastor of St. Henry's Catholic Church. Permission to have the mass in the home was granted due to the fact that Mr. Kellerman's health will not permit him to attend the service in the church. The mass will be attended by members of the family only.
     There will be an open house in the afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. No invitations are being issued. All relatives and friends are invited.
     Mr. Kellerman and the former Anna molzahn of Watertown were united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1902 in St. Henry's Catholic Church. Officiating was the late REv. Joseph La Boule. Only one of the attendants at the wedding is still living. She is Mrs. Clem Stacey of Chicago.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kellerman lived in Juneau and Marinete before moving to Watertown 65 years ago. He is a retired Watertown businessman. Mrs. Kellerman is a lifelong resident of Watertown. He is 89, while she is 84.
     The Kellermans are the parents of two sons, Frank and Edgar, both of Watertown, and one daughter, Mrs. George Chesemore, Madison. They have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.¹⁷


Their Anniversary was recognized in the Watertown Daily Times as follows:

Jubilarians Honored

Very Rev. Anthony J. Hermann, pastor of St. Henry's parish, presented Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Kellerman, members of the parish, with and apostolic blessing from Pope John XIII on their 60th wedding anniversary, which they observed recently. Mrs. Frank Kellerman, a daughter-in-law, is in the background.
Father Hermann also said mass in their home because Mr. Kellerman's health would not permit him to go to church. Mr. Kellerman and the former Anna Molzahn of Watertown were married Sept. 3, 1902, by the late Fr. Joseph La Boule at St. Henry's. They have lived in their home at 200 1/2 N. 3rd st. since their marriage.
The Kellermans have two sons, Frank and Edgar of Watertown and a daughter, Mrs. George Chesemore of Madison, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.²


The following article appeared in the Watertown Daily Times in June, 1968.
     Mrs.. Kellerman To Celebrate 90th Birthday
     Mrs. Harry Kellerman, 2001/2 North Third Street, will celebrate the occasion of her 90th birthday with an open house at her home on Sunday, June 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.
     Mrs. Kellerman is a lifelong resident of Watertown. She was born July 1, 1878, as Anna Molzahn, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn.
     Mrs. Kellerman is enjoying good health and is fairly active. She is making good progress after being hospitalized for several months at Watertown Memorial Hospital following injuries suffered in a fall last December.
     Before entering the hospital, Mrs. Kellerman was a daily attendant at mass at St. Henry's Catholic Church.
     She has three children, a daughter, Mrs. George Cheesemore, Madison, and two sons, Edgar Kellerman and Frank Kellerman, both of Watertown. She has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.⁸

Anna Molzahn lived at Watertown Skilled Care Center on 10 April 1971 in Watertown.⁸

The following article appeared in the Watertown Daily Times:
     WATERTOWN - Mrs. Henry Kellerman celebrated her 97th birthday recently with a Mass in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kellerman, route 4, Watertown.
     Officiating at the Mass were Frs. Raymond Dunn and Michael Burke of St. Henry parish and Rev. Curt Alvarez, a deacon working at the parish.
     Mrs. Kellerman is still an avid reader and in good health. Until recently she attended daily Mass at St. Henry church. She now resides at the Watertown Skilled Care center.
     Her other two children are Mrs. George Cheesemore, Monona, and Frank, Watertown. She has seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Harry, died in 1963.⁸

Anna Molzahn died on 14 February 1976 at Watertown Memorial Hospital, Watertown, at age 97; Jefferson Co. writes Atreriosclertic Cardiovascular Disease.^18,3

The following was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 16 Feb 1976:
     Mrs. Anna Kellerman
     Mrs. Anna Kellerman, 97, of 200 1/2 North Third Street, widow of Harry Kellerman, passed away Saturday evening at the Watertown Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Father Michael Burke officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday until the time of the service. The Christian Mothers and parish rosary will be said this evening at 8 o'clock.
     The former Anna Molzahn was born in Watertown July 1, 1878, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn. She was a lifetime resident of Watertown and on Sept. 3, 1902 married Harry Kellerman. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1962. He died Nov. 26, 1963.
     Mrs. Kellerman was a member of St. Henry's Catholic church, the Christian Mothers Society of the church, the Catholic Woman's Club and the Watertown Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
     Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George (Leona) Chesemore of Madison, two sons, Edgar, route 4, Watertown, and Frank of Watertown, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.²

Anna Molzahn was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 17 February 1976 at Watertown.²

Funeral services were held on 17 February 1976 at St. Henry's Catholic Church and Cemetery, Watertown.²

     She was born in 1859 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska.

Anna Molzahn died on 14 August 1860 at Watertown.

     She was born on 12 September 1814 Assumed birthdate to be 12 September 1814, because brother Christophe was born 12 September 1814 and his baptism was on the 18th, so it is assumed that they are twins.² She was the daughter of Christian Molzahn and Anna Catherine Krajecka.¹

Anna Molzahn was baptized on 18 September 1814.²

Anna Molzahn married Jan Paternacki on 25 January 1836 at Komierowo, West Prussia.²

     He was born in 1857 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska.

Anton Molzahn died on 4 August 1860 at Watertown.

     He was born on 26 August 1837 at Komierowo, Flatow, West Prussia, Prussia.¹ He was the son of Michael Molzahn and Catharina Reicher.¹

     He was born on 1 November 1840 at Komierowo, Flatow, West Prussia, Prussia.¹ He was the son of Michael Molzahn and Catharina Reicher.¹

     She was born on 15 November 1806 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Molzahn and Anna Catherine Krajecka.¹

Catharina Molzahn was baptized on 16 November 1806 at Waldau, West Prussia. Sponsors: Johann Papka, Marianna Raiowa.¹

Catharina Molzahn was also known as Mulcowna means "daughter of Mulcon."

Catharina Molzahn married Martinus Jedrezejewski on 19 January 1829.²

     She was born on 4 May 1873 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska.

Cecelia Molzahn was also known as Celia.⁵

Cecelia Molzahn lived in 1899 in Watertown.⁶

Cecelia Molzahn owned and operated the Molzahn and Hertel Millinery before 18 July 1959 at Watertown.⁴

Cecelia Molzahn died on 18 July 1959 at St. Mary's Hospital, Watertown, at age 86.^1,2,3,4,5

Cecelia Molzahn lived at 208 South Seventh Street on 20 July 1959 in Watertown.⁴

The following was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 20 Jul 1959:
     Miss Cecilia Molzahn Dies; Funeral Rites on Tuesday; Retired Milliner Passes Away at Hospital Saturday
     Miss Cecilia Molzahn, 86, a lifelong resident of Watertown and for many years one of its best known business women, died Saturday afternoon in St. Mary's Hospital. Death was due to general infirmities. Death came peacefully in her sleep at 2:30 o'clock. Her home was at 208 South Seventh Street.
     The funeral will take place Tuesday morning from the Schmutzler Funeral Home at 9 o'clock with services in St. Henry's Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. The Very Rev. A. J. Herrmann, V. F., will officiate and interment will be in St. Henry's Cemetery.
     Miss Molzahn was born here May 4, 1873, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Molzahn. She lived in Watertown her entire life.
     Miss Molzahn was the last member of her immediate family.
     She was a member of St. Henry's Church, the Catholic Woman's Club, St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, and St. Joseph's Home Auxiliary.
     She was a devout Catholic. Her many friends throughout the community held her in high regard.
     Miss Molzahn retired some years ago as a milliner. For many years she had operated the Molzahn and Hertel Millinery Shop at No. 7 Main Street, first in company with Miss Margaret Hertel and later alone.
     Friends may pay their respects at the Schmutzler Funeral Home this evening and also Tuesday before the funeral. The rosary will be said at 8 o'clock this evening.⁴

Cecelia Molzahn was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 21 July 1959 at Watertown.^1,4

     He was born circa 1780 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹ He was the son of Christian Molzahn and Barbara Bigalkowna.¹

Christian Molzahn was also known as Molcan.²

Christian Molzahn married Anna Catherine Krajecka, daughter of Paul Krajecki and Eva Lubrechtowa, on 14 November 1802 at Komierowo, Waldau, West Prussia.³

     He was born circa 1750.¹

Christian Molzahn was also known as Molcan.¹

Christian Molzahn married Barbara Bigalkowna circa 9 December 1763.¹

     He was born on 12 September 1814 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹ He was the son of Christian Molzahn and Anna Catherine Krajecka.¹

Christoph Molzahn was baptized on 18 September 1814 at Waldau, West Prussia. Sponsors: Peter Krajecki, Constantia Jacubeska.¹

     She was born on 12 October 1780 at 3 a.m.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Molzahn and Barbara Bigalkowna.¹

Dorothea Molzahn was baptized on 15 October 1780.¹

     She was born on 10 March 1910 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

The following announcement was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 20 Jun 1917:
Celebrates His First Holy Mass: Rev. Edw. A. Hertel Conducts Service: St. Henry's Church Packed With Guests and Friends Tuesday Morning.
     The Reverend Edward A. Hertel celebrated his first holy mass Tuesday morning at St. Henry's church. The church was packed with guests and friends.
     At ten o'clock the procession from the parsonage took place. The school children took part in the procession and the Knights of Columbus attended in a body. The service was a solemn high mass. The Rev. Hertel was assisted by the Rev. John Kreig , deacon; the Rev. James Kelly, sub-deacon, the Rev. Dr. Joseph La Boule, presbyter assistant, Gerald Fiesst, and Fred Kreuziger, master of ceremony, and Herbert Littel, thurifier.
     The students choir of St. Francis' Seminary sang the responses.
     According to a custom in the church symbolizing the union of the young priest with church Miss Dorothy Molzahn acted as bride. Miss Helen Molzahn was the flower girl and Master Frank Kellerman flower boy.
     Among the visiting priests were the Revs. Hugo Koester, Pardeeville, A. Salick, Milwaukee, P. Theisen, Milwaukee, Bernard Felsecker, Milwaukee, John Grasser, Milwaukee, August Gearhard, Milwaukee, Felix Sipple, Milwaukee, J. Salentine, Sun Prairie, M. Norton, Ripon, George Eilers, St. Francis, M. McEvoy, St. Francis, B. Salvrecter, St. Francis, E. Kersting, Reeseville, G. Hegeman, Madison, J. Higgins, Milwaukee, Louis Zerbes, Hartland, John Koelzer, Sheboygan, Joseph Braskey, Bristol.
     The services were very impressive. The sermon was preached by the Rev. P. Schweitzer of Bristol. Immediately after the mass, Benediction took place in lieu of evening services.
     A reception and dinner were held mother, Mrs. Andrew Hertel, 610 Sixth Street, shortly after the services.
     The Rev. Hertel was ordained at St. Francis Seminary last Sunday. He had been a student at the seminary for the last eleven years. He has not been assigned to a parish and will probably remain at home for a few weeks before taking up active duties.
     During a number of vacations he clerked at Hertel and Hoffman's Clothing Store in which his father was a partner.^3,4



The following announcement was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 22 May 1943:
Miss Molzahn and C. Coogan Married Here This Morning
     Miss Dorothy Molzahn, daughter of Joseph Molzahn, 509 North Washington street, and Christopher Coogan, Superior, son of Mrs. Ella Coogan, 209 Warren street, were united in marriage this morning at St. Henry's Church, with the Rev. Edward Hertel, cousin of the bride, preforming the ceremony.
     The bride was given away in marriage by her father. She was attended by her sister, Miss Irene Molzahn. The groom was attended by his brother, Matthew, Milwaukee. Francis Coogan, Superior, brother of the groom, and Edward Kellerman, cousin of the bride, ushered. A breakfast followed at the Green Bowl, and this afternoon a reception was held at the bride's home. Both are graduates of the Watertown High school. The groom is employed at Superior. The bride had been the secretary at the law office of Skinner & Thauer.⁵

Dorothy Catherine Molzahn married Christopher Coogan, son of Christopher Coogan and Ella Burke, on 22 May 1943 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown. The marriage was witnessed by Irene Rose Molzahn, Edgar Joseph Kellerman, Edward Hertel, Matthew J Coogan and Peter Francis Coogan.^1,6,7

Dorothy Catherine Molzahn witnessed the baptism of Robert John Kellerman on 11 September 1949 at Watertown.⁸

Dorothy Catherine Molzahn and Christopher Coogan lived at 906 9th St. in 1971 in Watertown.⁹

     He Doctor.¹ He was born in December 1878 at Iowa.² He was the son of Adalbert Molzahn and Anna Powers.¹

Edward T. Molzahn lived in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.¹ He graduated on 27 February 1904 from the Central Medical School.
From The Medical Herald (1904):

The commencement exercises of this institution were held in the Tootle Theater on Friday evening, February 27th. Dr. T. E. Potter delivered the faculty address. The valedictory was by Dr. Edward T. Molzahn. After the exercises an elaborate banquet was given to the newly made doctors at Hotel Metropole.³

     She was born on 15 January 1861 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska.

Eleanora Molzahn was also known as Lena.

Eleanora Molzahn witnessed the baptism of Anna Molzahn on 18 July 1878 at St. Henry Church, Watertown; Her notebook says she was baptised on 14 Jul 1878.

Eleanora Molzahn married Andrew Hertel, son of Leonhard Hertel and Anna Maria Krumpp, on 10 May 1881 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,3

Eleanor Molzahn Hertel's obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 16 Feb 1937:
Andrew Hertel's Widow Dies Here At Family Home
     Mrs. Andrew Hertel, widow of one of Watertown's widely known business leaders and many years a clothing merchant, died this noon at her home, 610 South Sixth street. Her death came peacefully and following an illness of several weeks. Members of her family were with her when she died.
     Mrs. Hertel was the former Eleanora Molzahn, member of one of this community's best known families. She was born here January 15, 1861 and lived here all her life. Mr. Hertel, who was a member of the firm Hertel and Hoffmann, died 21 years ago.
     Surviving her are five daughters and five sons, the Misses Stella, Margaret and Helen, at home; Mrs. C. F. Millmann, Milwaukee; Mrs. S. H. Slaymaker, Beloit; Hugo, Albert and John, Chicago; the Rev. Edward Hertel, Waterford; and Andrew, Wauwatosa. There are 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, the Misses Margaret and Celia Molzahn, this city; Joseph, Watertown; and John, of Merrill.
     Mrs. Hertel was a member of St. Henry's Catholic church and of the Catholic Women's club. With her death there passes a woman who spent a lifetime in the service of her family and whose friends in the community were many.
     The funeral will be held from the family home Tuesday morning with services in St. Henry's church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Father Hertel will officiate at the requiem mass. Burial will be in St. Henry's cemetery. The Boyle Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.⁴

Eleanora Molzahn died on 16 October 1937 at Watertown at age 76.^2,5

Eleanora Molzahn was buried at Saint Henry's Cemetery after 16 October 1937 at Watertown.¹

      Elisabeth Molzahn was also known as Molza.

Elisabeth Molzahn married Joseph Berendt before 23 February 1829 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹

Elisabeth Molzahn married Augustino Frank before 16 September 1836 at Komierowo, West Prussia.¹

     She was born on 20 February 1902 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

Florence Molzahn witnessed the baptism of Rosemary Molzahn on 17 June 1928 at Liber Baptismorum in Ecclesia.⁵

Florence Molzahn lived at 2151/2 Church St. in 1971 in Watertown.⁶

Florence Molzahn was a teacher in 1971 at St. Henry's Catholic School, Watertown.⁶

Florence Molzahn's obituary was printed in the Watertown Daily Times:
Florence A Molzahn
     Florence A Molzahn, 88, formerly of 215 1/2 S. Church St., Watertown, died Saturday night, July 7, 1990 at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
     Funeral services will be held at the Schmutzler Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at St. Henry's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Richel officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until the time of the service at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
     She was born Feb. 20, 1902 in Watertown, daughter of Joseph and Rose Molzahn. She had taught in rural schools and also at Douglas, Webster and St. Henry's schools in Watertown and at Concord. She was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, Catholic Women's Club, Catholic Knights, Saturday Club, Watertown Historical Society, Wisconsin Retired Teachers Association, AARP No. 2007. She was a former member of the American Association of University Women.
     Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Irene) Thauer and Mrs. Christie (Dorothy) Coogan, both of Watertown; one brother, G.P. of Watertown; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Helen McGinty, and one brother, Fred.⁷

Florence Molzahn died on 7 July 1990 at Watertown at age 88.^1,3,8 Funeral services were held on 11 July 1990 at St. Henry Catholic Church and Cemetery, Watertown.³

     He was born on 4 January 1844 at Komierowo, Flatow, West Prussia, Prussia.¹ He was the son of Michael Molzahn and Catharina Reicher.¹

     He was born on 20 October 1898 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

Fredrich J. Molzahn married Dorothy (?).¹ He was the sponsor at the comfirmation of Edgar Joseph Kellerman.⁴

Fredrich J. Molzahn married Dorothy Evelyn De Nier, daughter of S. M. Lozano and (?) Lozano, on 17 December 1927 at Newman Hall Chapel, Berkeley, Alameda County, California.¹

Fredrich J. Molzahn lived on 22 May 1944 in Albany, Alameda County, California; The following article appeared in the Watertown Daily Times
     Frank C. Kellerman, seaman, second class, writes us from Shoemaker, Calif., that the other day while he was in San Francisco he ran across Hans Ott who is in the merchant marine and that he enjoyed a nice visit with him. Hans is a son of Dr. John H. Ott, retired faculty member of Northwestern College here. Frank has also visited several times at the home of Fred Molzahn, formerly of Watertown, who is living in Albany, Calif., just outside Oakland. Fred is associated with the Langendorf Baking Co., the largest west coast baking concern and has been with that company many years. Frank says he talked a lot about his old days in Watertown and when he used to play with various baseball teams here. Fred asked to be remembered to all his old friends here. Another fellow from these parts Frank sees almost daily is Herbert Blaessel, formerly associated with the Jefferson Banner, and one time bakery shop operator here. Frank writes that he is now about recovered from his recent attack of rheumatic fever which confined him to a hospital for 15 days. He has been visiting and seeing as many california cities and towns and places of interest as possible. He sends greetings to all his friends here.⁵

Fredrich J. Molzahn was associated with the Langendorf Baking Co. on 22 May 1944 at Albany.⁵

Fredrich J. Molzahn died on 23 October 1976 at Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California, at age 78.^1,2,3

The following was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 26 Oct 1976:
     Fred J. Molzahn
     Fred J. Molzahn, 78, Rancho Cordova, Calif., passed away Saturday night.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Father Michael Burke officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry's Cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects on Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. and until the time of service on Friday at the Schmutzler Funeral Home. A parish rosary will be Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Molzahn was born Oct. 20, 1898, in Watertown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molzahn. He has lived for the past 50 years in California. Molzahn was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church.
     Surviving are his wide, Dorothy, one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Linton of California, two sons James and Walter, both of California, four grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Irene) Thauer, Mrs. Christie (Dorothy) Coogan, and Miss Florence Molzahn, all of Watertown, one brother, Gerald of Milwaukee, and other cousins, nieces, and nephews.
     Preceding him in death were his parents, one son and one sister.³

Funeral services were held on 29 October 1976 at St. Henry's Catholic Church and Cemetery, Watertown.³

     He was born on 24 February 1900 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

Gerald Paul Molzahn married Lauretta Roberta Burns, daughter of John W. Burns and (?) Burns, on 30 October 1926 at St. Bernard's Church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^3,4

Gerald Paul Molzahn died on 5 May 1997 at Watertown at age 97.⁵

     She was born on 29 January 1934 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ She is the daughter of Gerald Paul Molzahn and Lauretta Roberta Burns.

Geraldine Molzahn married Joseph George Cibulka on 10 December 1956 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.¹

     She was born on 11 February 1908 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

The following announcement was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 20 Jun 1917:
Celebrates His First Holy Mass: Rev. Edw. A. Hertel Conducts Service: St. Henry's Church Packed With Guests and Friends Tuesday Morning.
     The Reverend Edward A. Hertel celebrated his first holy mass Tuesday morning at St. Henry's church. The church was packed with guests and friends.
     At ten o'clock the procession from the parsonage took place. The school children took part in the procession and the Knights of Columbus attended in a body. The service was a solemn high mass. The Rev. Hertel was assisted by the Rev. John Kreig , deacon; the Rev. James Kelly, sub-deacon, the Rev. Dr. Joseph La Boule, presbyter assistant, Gerald Fiesst, and Fred Kreuziger, master of ceremony, and Herbert Littel, thurifier.
     The students choir of St. Francis' Seminary sang the responses.
     According to a custom in the church symbolizing the union of the young priest with church Miss Dorothy Molzahn acted as bride. Miss Helen Molzahn was the flower girl and Master Frank Kellerman flower boy.
     Among the visiting priests were the Revs. Hugo Koester, Pardeeville, A. Salick, Milwaukee, P. Theisen, Milwaukee, Bernard Felsecker, Milwaukee, John Grasser, Milwaukee, August Gearhard, Milwaukee, Felix Sipple, Milwaukee, J. Salentine, Sun Prairie, M. Norton, Ripon, George Eilers, St. Francis, M. McEvoy, St. Francis, B. Salvrecter, St. Francis, E. Kersting, Reeseville, G. Hegeman, Madison, J. Higgins, Milwaukee, Louis Zerbes, Hartland, John Koelzer, Sheboygan, Joseph Braskey, Bristol.
     The services were very impressive. The sermon was preached by the Rev. P. Schweitzer of Bristol. Immediately after the mass, Benediction took place in lieu of evening services.
     A reception and dinner were held mother, Mrs. Andrew Hertel, 610 Sixth Street, shortly after the services.
     The Rev. Hertel was ordained at St. Francis Seminary last Sunday. He had been a student at the seminary for the last eleven years. He has not been assigned to a parish and will probably remain at home for a few weeks before taking up active duties.
     During a number of vacations he clerked at Hertel and Hoffman's Clothing Store in which his father was a partner.^4,5


Helen Molzahn married William McGinty, son of William McGinty, on 31 August 1940.^1,6

The following obituary was printed in the Watertown Daily Times:
     Mrs. McGinty, Ft. Atkinson, Dies Sunday
     Services for Former Resident To Be Tuesday
     FORT ATKINSON - Miss William McGinty, 59, of 1010 Elsie Street, a resident of Fort Atkinson for the past 20 years, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital after a month's illness.
     Mrs. McGinty, the former Helen Molzahn, was born in Watertown on Feb. 11, 1907, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.. Joseph Molzahn. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and Miss Brown's Business College in Milwaukee.
     Her marriage to William McGinty of Ishpeming, Mich., took place in St. Henry's Catholic Church, Watertown, Aug. 31, 1940.
     Mrs. McGinty was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Ann's Society, the Cabrini Club, Fort Atkinson Hospital Auxiliary, and the Fort Atkinson Women's club.
     Surviving are her husband; two sons, Patrick and Michael, and one daughter, Eileen, at home; two brothers, Fred, Sacramento, Calif., and Gerald, Wauwatosa; three sisters, Miss Florence Molzahn, Mrs. Richard Thauer and Mrs. Christie Coogan, Watertown.
     The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Nitardy-Schoenfeld Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. The Rev. E.J. Van Handel will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
     Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home starting at 4 p.m. today. The rosary will be said this evening at 7:30.
     The Dunlap Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.⁷

Helen Molzahn died on 1 May 1966 at Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 58.^1,2

Helen Molzahn was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery on 3 May 1966 at Fort Atkinson.¹

     She was born on 27 February 1904 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Molzahn and Rose Zoelle.

Irene Rose Molzahn witnessed the marriage of Christopher Coogan and Dorothy Catherine Molzahn on 22 May 1943 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown.^1,3,4

Irene Rose Molzahn married Richard C. Thauer, son of Nicholas Thauer, on 4 August 1962 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

Irene Rose Molzahn died on 10 December 2002 at Watertown Memorial Hospital, Watertown, at age 98;

The following obituary appears in st. Henry's online records.
     Irene R. Thauer, 98, died Dec. 10, 2002 at Watertown Memorial Hospital.
     Funeral services were held at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
     The former Irene Molzahn was born Feb. 27, 1904, daughter of Joseph and Rose Molzahn. On Aug. 14, 1962, she married Richard C. Thauer at St. Henry's Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1977. Irene was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and a former member of the Watertown Saturday Club, Ladies of the Elks, Watertown Hospital Auxiliary, and Watertown Country Club.
     Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Coogan of Watertown; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
     She was further preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Florence Molzahn and Helen McGinty; and two brothers, Fred Molzahn and gerald Molzahn.⁵

     He was the son of Fredrich J. Molzahn and Dorothy Evelyn De Nier.¹

James Molzahn died after 26 October 1976.¹