Warren Wunnenberg
1944 - 1992 (47 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Warren Wunnenberg was born on 21 Oct 1944 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Ralph Herbert Wunnenberg and Daisy Irene Pforts); died on 14 Jan 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: professional musician; lawn care business
- _MILT: Viet Nam War.
Notes:
Photograph of Warren with trophy for grand champion at Midwestern Rudimentary Drum Championship competition, The Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 30 July 1963, page 3.
Photograph of the Blue Echoes, including Warren as drummer, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 15 February 1964, page 5.
Lived in Fort Meyers, Florida
Warren Wunnenberg
Warren “Spook” H. Wunnenberg, 47, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1992, in Burlington.
Born Oct. 21, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Ralph and Daisy Pforts Wunnenberg. On Jan. 20, 1970, he married Linda Spencer in Miami, Fla. Mr. Wunnenberg was a professional musician for 20 years. He was the Midwest Champion Rudimental Drummer for nine years. He played in the marching band at Burlington High School and, at the request of President Nixon, represented the United States in a rudimental drum championship. For the last 10 years he has owned and operated a lawn care business. He served in the war in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; two daughters, Rayna D. and Krista L. Wunnenberg, at home; his parents, of Burlington; one sisters, Shirley Dorsey of Burlington; and one brother, Darwin Wunnenberg of Phoenix, Ariz.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Prugh’s Chapel. The funeral for Mr. Wunnenberg will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Prugh’s Chapel. The Rev. Gary Chapman will officiate. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for Mr. Wunnenberg’s children’s education.
Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Thursday, 16 January 1992. Page 17.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130669194/warren-h_-wunnenberg
Plot: 321 024 11
2. 
Ralph Herbert Wunnenberg was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Fred Chris Wunnenberg and Anna Mary Riemann); died on 05 Feb 1993 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Engagement announcement, Burlington Hawk Eye, 12 November 1932, page 10.
50th wedding anniversary celebration announcement, Burlington Hawk Eye, 21 November 1982, page 14.
60th wedding anniversary celebration announcement, Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 29 November 1992, page 26.
Ralph Wunnenberg, 91, 2674 Florence Ave., died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1993, at home.
He was born Feb. 6, 1901, in Sperry, the son of Fred and Anna Reiman Wunnenberg. He was a farmer and an electric assembler at the Burlington Instrument Co.
He belonged to the Zion United Church of Christ and the Moose Lodge. On Nov. 30, 1932, he married Daisy Irene Pforts in Burlington.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Shirley m. Dorsey of Burlington; a son, Darwin Wunnenberg of Phoenix, Ariz.; three granddaughters; a grandson; two great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons, and a brother, Alfred Wunnenberg of Burlington. He was preceded in death by a son.
The funeral for Mr. Wunnenberg will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Prugh’s Chapel with the Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Prugh’s Funeral Home from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today.
A memorial has been established for the Zion United Church of Christ.
Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Sunday, 7 February 1993. Page 9
Suicide suspected in man’s death
The Hawk Eye
Authorities found the body of an apparent suicide victim early today in his Burlington home. Ralph H. Wunnenberg, 91, 2624 Florence Ave., was found in his basement around 1 a.m. according to the Des Moines County Sheriffs Department. He died of a gunshot wound to the head. It appeared to be self-inflicted, according to the department, which is investigating the death along with Des Moines County Medical Examiner Dr. Eugenio Torres. The department didn’t release any other information on the suicide, including who reported it.
Torres couldn’t be reached for comment today.
An ambulance was dispatched to Wunnenberg’s resident at 12:48 a.m., but didn’t make transport to Burlington Medical Ceneter.
Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Friday, 5 February 1993. Page 9
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68022327/ralph-herbert-wunnenberg
Plot: 320N 152 03Ralph married Daisy Irene Pforts on 30 Nov 1932 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Daisy (daughter of William Henry Pforts and Julia Marie Kampmeier) was born on 16 Jan 1910 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Jan 1996 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jan 1996 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Daisy Irene Pforts was born on 16 Jan 1910 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of William Henry Pforts and Julia Marie Kampmeier); died on 21 Jan 1996 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jan 1996 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Daisy Wunnenberg
Daisy Irene Wunnenberg, 86, of 2624 Florence Ave., Burlington, died at 4:28 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996, at Burlington Medical Center.
Born Jan. 16, 1910, in Sperry, she was the daughter of William and Julia Kampmeier Pforts. On Nov. 30, 1932, she married Ralph Herbert Wunnenberg in Burlington. He died Feb. 5, 1993.
Mrs. Wunnenberg worked for 10 years in obstetrics nursery in Burlington Hospital. She also provided private care. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Adah Dorcas Circle and was a participant in the community luncheon program.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley M. Dorsey of Burlington; one son, Darwin Wunnenberg of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was precede in death by her parents, one son, a sister and a brother.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Prugh’s Chapel.
The funeral for Mrs. Wunnenberg will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Prugh’s Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Zion United Church of Christ.
Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Monday, 22 January 1996, page 7
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68022233/daisy-irene-wunnenberg
Plot: 320N 152 04Children:
- 1. Warren Wunnenberg was born on 21 Oct 1944 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 14 Jan 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 3
4. 
Fred Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg and Emelie Rehfeldt); died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
F.C. Wunnenberg of Sperry died in city today
(From Yesterday’s Final Edition)
Fred C. Wunnenberg, Sperry, Ia., retired farmer, died at Burlington hospital at 2 o’clock this afternoon following an illness of five years. He was admitted to the hospital only a few minutes before he died.
He was a life resident of Des Moines county. He was born in this county 79 years ago, Feb. 17, 1962. He was a member of Zion Evangelical church of Latty.
Surviving are his widow; three sons, Ralph of Sperry, Alfred of Burlington and Vernon of Florida; four daughters, Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mrs. Clarence Thomes, Sperry, Mrs. Elmer Ruschill, Burlington, and Mrs. Chester McKeown of Mediapolis; one brother, Otto, of Sperry; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Malchow of Kingston and Mrs. Herbert Edmonds, Sperry; and seven grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.
The body is at Progh’s chapel. Rites will be set later.
1900 US census, enumerated 8 June 1900
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 37, farmer
Anna M., age 30
Vernon W., age 4
Herbert O, age 3
Alice D., age 2
Minnie C., age 2 months
Otto Wunnenberg, age 16, nephew
Fred’s brother, Henry Wunnenberg’s household is near by.
1910 US census, enumerated 26 April 1910
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 48, farmer
owns farm
Anna M., age 42
Vernon W., age 15
Herbert O, age 14
Alice D., age 13
Minnie C., age 11
Ralph H, age 9
Pearl E, age 7
May A, age 5
Fred’s brother, Otto Wunnenberg’s household is near by.
1920 US census, enumerated 12 January 1920
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 58, farmer
owns farm
Anna M., age 53
Vernon W., age 25
Minnie C., age 21
Ralph H, age 18
Pearl E, age 17
May A, age 14
Alfred, age 8
Dorthy Riemann, age 77, mother-in-law
Fred’s brother, Henry Wunnenberg’s household is near by.
1930 US census, enumerated 7 April 1930
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 68, retired farmer
owns farm, no radio
Anna, age 63
Ralph, age 29
Alfred, age 19
Dorthy Riemann, age 87, mother-in-law
1940 US census, enumerated 5 April 1940
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Fred C. Wunnenberg, age 78, retired farmer
owns farm
Anna, age 17
Their son, Ralph Wunnenberg’s household is next door
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584475/frederick-chris-wunnenbergFred married Anna Mary Riemann on 30 Mar 1891 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Anna (daughter of Friederick William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer) was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. 
Anna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Friederick William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer); died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Mrs. A. Wunnenberg
Mrs. Anna Mary Wunneberg, Sperry, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Burlington hospital after an extended illness.
She was born June 22, 1867, in Des Moines county, the daughter of Frederick and Dorothea Bremer Riemann, and was married to Fred C. Wunnenberg March 30, 1891 in Des Moines county.
She was a member of the Latty United Church of Christ.
Surviving are three sons, Vernon of Miami, Fla., Ralph ad Alfred of Burlington; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Anderson, Sperry, Mrs. Minnie McKeown, Darien, Wis., and Mrs. Elmer Ruschill, Burlington; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Schmeiser, Wapello; a brother, Fred Riemann, Sperry; and several nieces and nephews. Dead are two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and her husband who died in 1941.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Prugh’s chapel with the Rev. John Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Latty cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584450/anna-mary-wunnenbergChildren:
- Vernon William Wunnenberg was born on 02 Jul 1894 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Mar 1977 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Herbert Otto Wunnenberg was born on 16 Sep 1895 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 07 Oct 1918 in France; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Alice Dorthea Wunnenberg was born on 04 Oct 1896 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Nov 1992 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Minnie Clara Wunnenberg was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Oct 1972 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 2. Ralph Herbert Wunnenberg was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 05 Feb 1993 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Pearl Emma Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1902 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1955 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- May Anna Wunnenberg was born on 05 Feb 1905 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Jul 1973 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jun 1973 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Roy Fred Wunnenberg was born on 11 Nov 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Nov 1909 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Nov 1909 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Alfred Frederick Wunnenberg was born on 10 Mar 1911 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Mar 1999 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
6. 
William Henry Pforts was born on 07 Jun 1885 in Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 04 Apr 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 7 Apr 1943 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
William Pforts Dies at Home
William Pforts, 57, of 944 S. Leebrick street, life resident of Des Moines county, died at his home Sunday morning at 6:30 after a 10 week illness.
Born in Pleasant Grove, June 7, 1885, he had lived here since 1939 and was employed by the J.I. Case company. He married Julia Kampmeier March 24 1909. He was a member of the Evangelical church.
Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wunnenberg, Burlington and Mrs. Rudy Toncer, Panama City, Fla.; one son, Clarence Pforts of Burlington; three brothers, Fred, and Lewis of Burlington and Frank of Pleasant Grove, and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at Giles funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. A.F. Koelling, pastor of Zion Evangelical church. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Monday, April 5, 1943, page 2
Name:
son of Henry John Pforts and Emily Josephine McNamee
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13218351/william-henry-pforts
Rose Hill Garden, Lot 7, Space 1William married Julia Marie Kampmeier on 24 Mar 1909 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Julia (daughter of Louis Ludwig Kampmeier and Lydia Koenig) was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 Dec 1952 in Spears General Hospital, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Julia Marie Kampmeier was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Louis Ludwig Kampmeier and Lydia Koenig); died on 02 Dec 1952 in Spears General Hospital, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Mrs. Julia M. Pforts
Mrs. Julia Marie Pforts, 69 year old, life resident of Burlington and Des Moines County, died Tuesday at Spears General Hospital in Denver, Colo., after an extended illness.
Mrs. Pforts, who made her home at 905 Curran street, went to Denver six weeks ago for her health. She was a member of Zion Evangelical & Reformed church.
She was born Oct. 18, 1883, in this county, a daughter of Louis and Lydia Kampmeier and married to the late William Pforts March 24, 1908 in Burlington.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wunnberg, Burlington and Mrs. Rudy Toncer, Orlando, Fla., one son, Clarence Pforts, Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Anna Tieman, Burlingto; two brothers, Will and Ed Kampmeier, Sperry. Two sisters and one brother are dead.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Giles funeral home, Burlington will be in Memorial Park cemetery. The body will arrive here Thursday,
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette, Wednesday, December 3, 1952, page 21.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13218348/julia-marie-pforts
Rose Hill Garden, Lot 7, Space 2Notes:
Married:
The Pforts-Kampmeier Wedding. Mr. William Pforts of Pleasant Grove, and Miss Julia Kampmeier at Latty, were united in marriage Wednesday, March 24th, at o'clock at the home of the bride's parents near Latty, Rev. J. G Herrlinger officiating. Just the immediate relatives and friends of the bridal couple were present. After the ceremony all partook of a splendid four-course wedding supper. The bride, a popular young lady, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kampmeier at Latty. The groom is the son of Mrs. Pforts at Pleasant Grove, and is an intelligent and industrious farmer The young couple will begin housekeeping on a farm about four miles southwest of Morning Sun. They have a host of friends who wish them a long and happy life.
Morning Sun News-Herald | Morning Sun, Iowa | Thursday, April 01, 1909 | Page 4.Children:
- 3. Daisy Irene Pforts was born on 16 Jan 1910 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Jan 1996 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Jan 1996 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 4
8. 
Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Calvorde, Germany (son of Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg and Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke); died on 04 Apr 1900 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.
- Census: 1860, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Celia Crawford has the Dutchy of Braunschweig journeyman's book for journeyman miller Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg from Calvorde and has its translation to English. He is described as follows: Name: Heinr. August Joachim Wunnenberg. Born in, residing at: Calvorde. Age: 23 years. Height: 5 feet, 4 inches. Hair: dark blond. Forehead: covered. Eyebrows: dark brown. Eyes: gray. Nose, mouth: usual. Beard: dark brown. Chin: round. Face: oval. Complexion: healthy. Distinguishing characteristics: lacking.
It certifies that he has pursued the miller's trade for several years, partly as an apprentice and partly as a journeyman, and has behaved irreproachably during this time, also processes proven skill in his trade and, as far is known, leaves behind no debt. It is dated 12 June 1844, signed and sealed by the Ducal government office of Braunschweig Luneburg, W. Bode. Introductory pages remind the bearer of proper conduct. It records his travels through several cities, beginning 21 June 1844 until 14 July 1847.
There is also a handwritten note: "My little Heinrich was born on 3rd of September 1854 at 5:30 o'clock in the evening. On the 6th of August 1856 little Wilhelm was born, and died on the 7th of October, aged 8 weeks and 6 days.
From Celia Crawford:
Land Records, volume 3, Des Moines County, Burlington, Iowa
Date of Filing: 25 July 1853. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Matthias Miller and wife. Record vol. 18, page 56. Date of Instrument: 23 July 1853. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.
Date of filing: 22 Aug 1854. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, H. and wife, Grantee (Buyer): Dietrich Lupchen. Record vol. 19, page 67. Date of Instrument: 22 August 1854. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.
Date of filing: 11 Jan 1856. Grantor (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Jacob Rexroat and wife. Record vol. 20, page 323. Date of Instrument: 6 March 1855. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: part SW 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.
Date of filing: 12 Feb 1864. Grantee (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Gottlieb Griemen. Record vol. 72, page 75. Date of instrument: 22 July 1863, Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: pt. NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 18, Town 71, Range 2.
Birth information is from:
Extract from the list of births and baptisms in the church register of Calvorde. In the year (1821) eighteen hundred and twenty-one, on the (15th) fifteenth of February, at nine o-clock in the morning, a son was born to the citizen and brewer Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg at Calvorde and his wife Johanne Margarethe Christiane Reineke, who was baptized on the (25th) twenty-fifth of February and names: Heinrich August Joachim. Calvorde, the 17th of March 1853. W. Wunderlich, precentor and sacristan of the parish of Calvorde.
Our file on Rootsweb
https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/243967/I1/-/individual
Information on Heinrich is also included in Time to Remember: Benton Township Rural by Dan Dustman, page 79.
1860 US census, enumerated 30 June 1860
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Henry Wunnenberg, age 38, farmer
Emelia, age 26
Henry, age 5
Herman, age 2
Otto, age 4 months
real estate - $200. Personal estate - $200
Several of their neighbors were also born in Prussia.
1880 US census, enumerated 15 June 1880
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Henry Wunnenberg, age 59, farmer
Emelia, age 47
Otto, age 20, attended school
Fred, age 18, attended school
Mary, age 16, attended school
Alvina, age 13, attended school
August, age 10, attended school
Emma, age 7, attended school
Clara, age 4
Several of their neighbors were born in Prussia.
1885 Iowa state census
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Henry Wunnenberg, age 64, farmer
Emelia, age 52
Otto, age 24
Frederick, age 22
Mary, age 20
Alvina, age 18
August, age 15
Emma, age 13
Clara, age 9
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044096/heinrich-august_joachim-wunnenberg
Henry & Emilie Wunnenberg share one gravestone, located on north side of Latty Church, located on west side of Irish Ridge Road, 6 miles north of Burlington, Iowa.Heinrich married Emelie Rehfeldt on 04 Apr 1853 in Germany. Emelie (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross) was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany; died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. 
Emelie Rehfeldt was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross); died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044115/emilie-wunnenbergChildren:
- Henry Wunnenberg was born on 03 Sep 1854 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 10 Mar 1934 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Wilhelm Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1855; died on 07 Oct 1856; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Herman Henry Wunnenberg was born on 09 Feb 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Feb 1938 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Feb 1938 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Otto Henry Wunnenberg was born on 28 Feb 1860 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Apr 1942 in Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 30 Apr 1942 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Mary Elizabeth Wunnenberg was born on 25 May 1864 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Mar 1944 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Mar 1944 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 4. Fred Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Alvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 May 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 04 May 1958 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Minna Wunnenberg was born in Mar 1868 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 06 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- August Wunnenberg was born on 03 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jul 1954 in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Jul 1954 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
- Emma Wunnenberg was born on 08 Aug 1872 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jan 1943 in Novelty, Knox County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1943 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
- Clara Anna Wunnenberg was born on 19 Mar 1876 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 20 Aug 1959 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Aug 1959 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
10. 
Friederick William Riemann was born on 22 Oct 1833 in Germany; died on 07 Jun 1896 in Iowa; was buried in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Tombstone: there is one stone for both Friedrich and Dorthea. It reads as follows:
Friedrich
Reimann
Geb den
22 Oct 1833
7 Jun 1896
Dorothea
Reimann
Geb den
10 Oct 1843
7 Marz 1936
ausgelitten und erkaltet
1st Dein Treuse Liebes herz
Hast uns Allzufred ver=
Lassen
Deine Liese sorgt nicht nehr
Dein Erkalten dein erblassen
Schlug uns wunden Tief
und Schwer
I, Friederich Riemann, of the County of Des Moines and the State of Iowa, being of full age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament, hereby expressly revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
Item 1. I direct that all my just debts be paid and discharged as soon after my death as practicable.
Item 2. I give, devise and bequeath the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) to each of my four children now living, that is to day: to Wilhelmine Meier the sum of ten dollars, to Anna Maria Wunnenberg the sum of ten dollars, To Friederich Wilhelm the sum of ten dollars and to Maria Elisabeth Riemann the sum of ten dollars.
Item 3. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of whatever kind or description and wherever situated, not disposed of as hereinbefore directed I give, devise and bequeath unto my wife Dorathea Riemann to be hers absolutely, with the full right to give, devise and bequeath the same to our children in the manner she may eleact and think best.
Item 4. It is further my will that the provisions made in Item 3. Hereof shall be in lieu of dower and any and all rights of whatever kind, statutory or otherwise the said Dorathea Riemann may have as my widow.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of January A.D. 1894.
Friedrich Riemann
The foregoing instrument was at the date there of subscribed in our presence by the said Friedrich Riemann and by him to us declared to be his last will and testament, and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other we have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
S. Holsteen, Des Moines County, Iowa
J. Holsteen, Des Moines County, Iowa
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Property regarded as exempt from execution – left in the hands of widow:
Household and kitchen furniture, beds & bedding.
General assets
1. Seven horses
2. 18 h. of cattle
3. 20 hogs
[there is no number 4.]
5. One farm wagon
6. Two old wagons
7. Two troughs
8. 1 mower
9. 1 haybinder
10. 200 bushels of corn
11. 10 tons of hay
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038537/friedrich-william-riemannFriederick married Dorothea Marie Bremer. Dorothea (daughter of Unknown Bremer and Unknown Unknown) was born on 10 Oct 1843 in Germany; died on 07 Mar 1936 in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Mar 1936 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. 
Dorothea Marie Bremer was born on 10 Oct 1843 in Germany (daughter of Unknown Bremer and Unknown Unknown); died on 07 Mar 1936 in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 11 Mar 1936 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Descendants of Mrs. Dorothy Riemann hold annual reunion
Aged woman is guest of honor
Even held Sunday at Chautauqua Park at Mediapolis with many present.
Wapello, Ia., July 29. – The descendants of Mrs. Dorothy Reimann held their annual reunion Sunday at the chautauqua park at Mediapolis. Mrs. Reimann, who is 88 years of age was the guest of honor. A picnic dinner featured the noon hour and the afternoon was spent socially and pictures of the group were taken.
The personnel included Mrs. Riemann, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Mr. and Mrs. George Reimann, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas [Thomes], Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson, Nora, Retta and Roy Reimann, Ralph and Alfred Wunnenberg, Winona and Marcella Reimann, Genevieve Thomas [Thomes], Orval Anderson and William Walker of Sperry; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer of West Burlington; May Wunnenberg, Elmer Ruschill, Donald Sullivan of Burlington, and Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser and children Vera, Orval and Alice Schmeiser of Wapello.
Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 29 July 1930, page 1.
Mrs. Riemann is taken by death; rites Wednesday.
Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, 93, Wapello township in Louisa county, died at the Schmeiser home near Wapello Saturday night at 8:30.
She was the widow of Frederick Riemann who died in June, 1896. Surviving are a son, Fred Riemann, Sperry, and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg of Sperry, Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser of Wapello and Mrs. Fred Meyer of West Burlington.
Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and a brother, William Bremer of Burlington.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Burnett-Wapello funeral home. The Rev. R. R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church, will conduct the service. Burial will be in St. Paul's church cemetery, Kingston.
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Monday, 9 March 1936.
Rites arranged for Mrs. D. Riemann, 93, Wapello resident.
Wapello – Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, age 93, who died in the Schmeiser home near Wapello, Saturday night, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Burnett-Wallen funeral home at Burlington with the Rev. R.R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s church cemetery at Kingston.
Mrs. Riemann was born in Germany Oct. 12, 1842 and came to America in 1865. She was the widow of Frederick Riemann, who died in 1896. She is survived by a son, Frederick of Sperry, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser, Wapello; Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Sperry; Mrs. Fred Meyer, West Burlington. There are 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A brother, William Bremer, also survives.
Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1936, page 3.
Mrs. Riemann dies, aged 93
Funeral services of Nonagenarian will be held Wednesday.
Special to the Democrat
Wapello, Ia., March 10 – Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Riemann, 93, who died in the Schmeiser home near Wapello, will be held Wednesday at the Burnett-Wallen funeral home at Burlington, conducted by the Rev. R.R. Belter, pastor of Bethany Lutheran church. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s church cemetery at Kingston.
Mrs. Riemann was born in Germany Oct. 12, 1842, and came to America in 1865. Her husband, Frederick Riemann, in June 1896. Surviving are a son, Frederick Riemann, Sperry, three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wunnenberg, Sperry; Mrs. Joseph Schmeiser, Wapello, and Mrs. Fred Meyer, West Burlington; also a brother, William Bremer, Burlington; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1936. Page 2.
Tombstone: there is one stone for both Friedrich and Dorthea. It reads as follows:
Friedrich
Reimann
Geb den
22 Oct 1833
7 Jun 1896
Dorothea
Reimann
Geb den
10 Oct 1843
7 Marz 1936
ausgelitten und erkaltet
1st Dein Treuse Liebes herz
Hast uns Allzufred ver=
Lassen
Deine Liese sorgt nicht nehr
Dein Erkalten dein erblassen
Schlug uns wunden Tief
und Schwe
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038551/dorothea-marie-riemannChildren:
- Minnie Riemann was born on 19 Jan 1865 in Germany; died on 12 Jun 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Jun 1958 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 5. Anna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Nov 1958 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Louise Bertha Riemann was born on 04 Mar 1869 in Iowa; died on 22 Oct 1890; was buried in Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Frederick William Riemann, Jr. was born on 17 Oct 1871 in Iowa; died on 03 Apr 1967; was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Mary Elizabeth Riemann was born on 09 Aug 1877 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 18 May 1980 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried on 19 May 1980 in Wapello Cemetery, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa.
14. 
Louis Ludwig Kampmeier was born on 17 Feb 1850 in Missouri; died on 29 Dec 1932 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Dec 1932 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Information on this family comes from Times to Remember: Benton Township Rural, by Dan Dustman, page 90. Photocopy from Celia Crawford.
Name:
son of Ernest Kampmeyer and Karolina Koch
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584515/louis-kampmeierLouis married Lydia Koenig on 16 Oct 1873 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Lydia was born on 22 Oct 1855 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 23 Mar 1936 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Mar 1936 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Lydia Koenig was born on 22 Oct 1855 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 23 Mar 1936 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Mar 1936 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Mr. and Mrs. Kampmeier celebrate anniversary. The fifty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kampmeier was celebrated Sunday with a large family reunion at their home near Latty. All the children and grandchildren were present to help celebrate the occasion. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Paul Casper, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kampmeier, Mr and Mrs. Henry Kampmeier, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kampmeier, Mrs. Anna Tieman, Mr.a nd Mrs. Will Pforts, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schultz, Mr. Arthur Tieman, Mr. Chester Kampemer, Mr. Clarence Pforts, Mr. Melvin Brandenberg, Misses Daisy Pforts, Viola Kampmeier and Dorothy Pforts.
Burlington Hawk Eye. Burlington, Iowa. Wednesday, October 19, 1927, Page 7
Name:
daughter of William Koenig and Anna Schulz
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584532/lydia-kampmeierChildren:
- Clara Kampmeier was born on 26 Aug 1874 in Iowa; died on 27 Nov 1884; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Anna Kampmeier was born on 07 Mar 1876 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 13 Oct 1969 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Henry August Kampmeier was born on 28 Aug 1878 in Latty, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Feb 1944 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Feb 1944 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Edward Herman Kampmeier was born on 6 May 1880 in Iowa; died on 14 Feb 1969 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- William Kampmeier was born on 08 Dec 1881 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 22 Feb 1966; was buried in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 7. Julia Marie Kampmeier was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 Dec 1952 in Spears General Hospital, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Irene Lydia Kampmeier was born on 06 Sep 1888 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 04 Apr 1924 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 6 Apr 1924 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.