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     Joes Odenbrett, son of Joes Odenbrett and Maria Schmitz, was ~ baptized on Friday, 06 February 1733 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^3,4,1 On Sunday, 09 February 1755, Joes, age 22, oo married Anna Catharina Castenholtz, age 29, in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rhine Province, Germanic Lands.^{5,6,7,8,9,10,11} [per Caryl, her marriage record identifies marriage on 06 February 1755 in Heimerzheim, Rheinland Preussen and a maiden name of Kossenholtz; confirmed by 0174416-M931591; the St. Stephan's marriage entry identifed the ceremony happened there. Looks like we might have two different ladies and two different ceremonies.]

     John Peter Odenbrett Sr., son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Tuesday, 12 October 1909 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 On Thursday, 01 December 1949, John Peter, age 40, oo married Rosalie Marie Gallo-Forrest, age 41, in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.^2,3,4 John + died, at the age of 93 years, on Friday, 15 November 2002 at Humboldt Care Center North, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Iowa, USA.^1,5,6 He is ± buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Humboldt.

From his memorial card: John was raised in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In 1937 he made his home at Germantown, Iowa where he owned and operated a service station and Bulk Plant. He then owned and operated a restaurant in Rock Rapids. John served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater where he witnessed the Japanese surrender. Following his discharge, he returned home, and in 1947 opened Odenbrett Motor Company. He was united in marriage to Rosalie Gallo. The couple made their home in Dakota City, where they owned and operated Odenbrett Oil Company. Mrs. Odenbrett passed away in 1994 and John continued to remain active in his business, Odenbrett Bait Shop , with his son John Jr., until becoming a resident of Humboldt Care Center North in November of 2001. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

     Joseph John Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Wednesday, 04 March 1914 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 Say 1942, Joseph John oo married Clara/Claire maiden name unknown.⁴ On Wednesday, 30 July 1947, Joseph John, age 33, oo married Katharina H. Nikaes, age 30, in Frankfurt, West Germany.⁵ Joseph + died, at the age of 86 years, on Saturday, 01 July 2000 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.¹

     Joseph P. Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Sunday, 15 November 1896.² Joseph + died, at the age of 21 years, on Wednesday, 06 November 1918 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico, USA.² He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.³

     Joseph Peter Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Saturday, 22 February 1908 in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Tuesday, 31 December 1940, Joseph Peter, age 32, oo married Dorothy Mae Scott, age 24, in Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota.^4,3 Joseph + died, at the age of 64 years, on Tuesday, 08 August 1972 at Murray County Memorial Hospital, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^2,4 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁵

     Josephine Alfreda Odenbrett, daughter of Joseph John Odenbrett and Katharina H. Nikaes, was born on Tuesday, 01 August 1950 at home in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.¹ Josephine + died, at the age of 19 years, on Monday, 22 December 1969 in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri, USA.¹ She is ± buried in Veterans Cemetery, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, USA.¹

     Justina Carolina Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Juliana Seiler, was * born on Wednesday, 12 November 1834 in Hückeswagen, Dusseldorf District, Rhineland, Prussia.¹

     Katherine Mary Odenbrett, daughter of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Thursday, 05 October 1911 in Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 On Tuesday, 21 November 1933, Katherine Mary, age 22, oo married William Peter Heinze, age 26, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Elrosa.⁵ Katherine + died, at the age of 83 years, on Thursday, 17 November 1994 in Belgrade, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,4,5 She was buried in Belgrade Catholic Cemetery, Belgrade.⁵

     Lucille Ann Odenbrett, daughter of Mathew John Odenbrett and Lenore Frances Kunkel, was * born on Thursday, 19 January 1928 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 Lucille + died, at the age of 60 years, on Saturday, 05 March 1988 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.^2,3 She is ± buried in Longview Memorial Park, Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.⁴

     Magdalena Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Juliana Seiler, was * born on Saturday, 30 May 1840 in Flamersheim, Coeln District, Rheinland, Preussen.² Magdalena + died on Friday, 23 April 1841 in Flamersheim,, Coeln District, Rheinland, Preussen.^3,2 She is ± buried in Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Flamersheim.³

     Margaret Rose Odenbrett, daughter of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Tuesday, 02 January 1906 at home in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 09 February 1926, Margaret Rose, age 20, oo married Henry William Pollak, age 22, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Fulda, Minnesota.^4,2,3,5 Margaret + died, at the age of 91 years, on Tuesday, 29 July 1997 at Hospice Home, Slayton.^5,3 She is ± buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.^6,3

     Maria Odenbrett, daughter of Joannes Odenbrett and Mettel Nöthens, was ~ baptized on Thursday, 17 September 1722 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Prussia.^1,2 Maria Odenbrett, daughter of Joannes Odenbrett and Mettel Nöthens, was * born Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.⁵ On Monday, 13 March 1747, Maria, age 24, oo married Peter Euenheim in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^6,7 Maria + died, at the age of 63 years, on Saturday, 25 March 1786 in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.⁸ She is ± buried in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Falmersheim.⁸

     Maria Clara Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was * born on Tuesday, 25 March 1845 in Ludendorf, Rhineland, Preussen.^1,2 Maria Clara Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was * born on Tuesday, 25 March 1845 Ollheim, Rlineland, Pruessen, Ollheim is 1/2 mile north of Ludendorf.² Maria + died in 1845 at on board the ship Emmanual in route the Atlantic Ocean.³
      Maria Clara sailed from Antwerp, Belgium on the ship Emmanuel heading for America. She accompained her father and mother and her sister Augustina. Maria Clara died in route.

     Marion Elizabeth Odenbrett, daughter of Mathew John Odenbrett and Lenore Frances Kunkel, was * born on Saturday, 04 September 1926 in Currie, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 05 September 1944, Marion Elizabeth, age 18, oo married Warren Kruger, age 22, in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota.^1,2 Marion + died, at the age of 78 years, on Monday, 20 December 2004. She is ± buried in St. Adrian Catholic Cemetery, Adrian, Minnesota.

     Mary Ann Odenbrett, daughter of Joseph John Odenbrett and Katharina H. Nikaes, was * born on Monday, 02 June 1958 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, USA.^1,2 Mary + died, at the age of 24 years, on Tuesday, 08 March 1983.^1,2 She is ± buried in Garden of Memories, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.¹

     Mary Jane Odenbrett, daughter of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 17 October 1921 in Saint Martin, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Wednesday, 27 October 1943, Mary Jane, age 22, oo married Howard Joseph Coman, age 21, at St. Caleman Church, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.³ Mary + died, at the age of 83 years, on Wednesday, 12 January 2005 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.^5,4 She is ± buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, Texas, USA.⁵

     Mathew John Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Saturday, 27 July 1901 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 On Sunday, 27 July 1924, Mathew John, age 23, oo married Lenore Frances Kunkel, age 15, in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota.³ Mathew + died, at the age of 50 years, on Monday, 14 July 1952 at home in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA.^4,3 He was buried in Adrian.⁵

     Mathias Frederick Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 25 January 1904 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2,3 On Saturday, 21 January 1956, Mathias Frederick, age 51, oo married Maria Blanche Valles, age 53.^4,2 Mathias + died, at the age of 91 years, on Monday, 27 March 1995 at Sun City Convalescent Hospital, Sun City, California.^4,5,6,7,3 He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California, USA.⁷ Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Sun City. The burial location is Section 2A Site 205.

     Mathias M. Odenbrett, son of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was baptized on Sunday, 13 September 1846 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Territory, USA.¹ On Saturday, 13 May 1871, Mathias M., age 24, oo married Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, age 24, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Richfield.^2,3,4 Mathias + died, at the age of 83 years, on Wednesday, 20 November 1929 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota.^5,6 He is ± buried in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Village of Elrosa, Lake George Township, Minnesota, USA.^7,6
      The 1880 census had the family living at the Schulteis homestead in a house east of the homestead house. Head of Household: Mathias Odenbrett age 33, Mary age 34 his wife, Peter J. age 6, Katherine age 5, and Frederic age 2.⁸ In 1885 the family is found living on 40 acres of the Odenbrett homestead which at the time was owned by his father. It looks as though Peter was the first of the family to leave Wisconsin heading to Alton, Iowa. This happened around 1890-1894. Peter married there in 1896. Following Peter to Alton where the rest of the family around 1900. Most of the family remained in Alton for a few years, married, then moved on to Minnesota and South Dakota (1903-1907).

     Peter John Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 19 June 1916 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2 Peter + died, at the age of 88 years, on Monday, 14 March 2005 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, Minnesota. He is ± buried in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Belgrade, Minnesota.

     Peter Joseph Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Friday, 12 September 1873 in Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 14 January 1896, Peter Joseph, age 22, oo married Anna Thelen, age 20, at St. Mary Church, Alton, Iowa.^3,4 Peter + died, at the age of 88 years, on Saturday, 03 March 1962 in Worthington, Nobels County, Minnesota, USA.^2,5 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁶ Services were conducted at St. Gabriel Catholic Church by Father Thomas Duane.
      The children of Peter and Anna were talented musically. Each child played some instrument. Charles John Odenbrett told how as a little boy his father put him on a chair and placed a bass fiddle in front of him and said play. He played that fiddle and a button box accordion his entire life.

Brothers Bernard, Robert, and Charles had an old time band that played in the tri state area in the 40s and also on KWOA radio station every morning for three years. They had a man by the name of Eddie Skeet's who played guitar and Tiny Little on the piano. Eddie Skeet's went on to form his own band; he was quite famous in the Minneapolis area. Tiny Little Jr. went on to play with the Lawrence Welk Band.

In the mid 50's Robert and Charles moved their families to the Los Angeles area and with their children formed "Odenbrett Brothers Polka Band". Charles (Chuck) on bass and button box accordion, son Duane on accordion, Rick on trumpet, daughter Vonnie sang and played solo vox, Robert (Bob) on piano, son-in-law John Zak on banjo, daughter Shirley on piano and singing, son Gary on trumpet, Mike Belitz (friend) on accordion. None could read music . Later Duane learned but the others never did. The group played all around the southern California area as well as having several battles of music with Frank Yankovic. After the death of Bob's wife Lucille, each went their own way with different bands. Chuck was bass player for Frank Yankovic when he would be in California on a road trip, as well as with "Tomazin Brothers", Eddie Bell, Bill Guzel to name a few. He was on a record album with Bill Guzel Band which featured him in "Cherry Polka" playing both the button box and bass fiddle. He made several singles with the Eddie Bell Band. He played the bass until around 1989 and button box until 1993 when because of cancer he could no longer hold the accordion. Duane went on with sister Ginger on banjo and Mike Belitz on accordion to do the night club circuit, private parties, and weddings.

     Robert John Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Thursday, 25 May 1916 at home on the farm in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Wednesday, 17 June 1936, Robert John, age 20, oo married Lucile Sophia May Uttech, age 17, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^5,6,1 On Sunday, 19 February 1967, Robert John, age 50, oo married Alice Estes, age 61, in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.^7,1 Robert + died, at the age of 52 years, on Thursday, 01 August 1968 at Daniel Freeman Hospital, Inglewood.^2,3,8 He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Los Angeles.⁹

     Viola Odenbrett, daughter of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Friday, 02 June 1911 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 26 November 1940, Viola, age 29, oo married Leo Vern La Moureaux, age 37, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^3,4 Viola + died, at the age of 96 years, on Saturday, 26 January 2008 at Tekakwitha Nursing Home, Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA.⁵ She is ± buried in Veblen Cemetery, Veblen, Marshall County, South Dakota, USA.⁵

     William Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Thursday, 03 August 1882 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹ William + died on Monday, 16 October 1882 in Wisconsin, USA.² He is ± buried in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.²

     William Joseph Odenbrett, son of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Saturday, 14 December 1918 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 20 November 1945, William Joseph, age 26, oo married Arlene Anna Staab, age 24, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota.^4,1,3 William + died, at the age of 86 years, on Friday, 25 November 2005 at V.A. Medical Center, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.² He is ± buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.² The burial location is Section 13, Site 1784.

     William Joseph Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Friday, 20 June 1919 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA, possibly 1918.^1,2 William + died, at the age of 28 years, on Tuesday, 29 July 1947 at Drake Springs Swimming Pool, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^3,2,4 He was buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota.^3,5

     William Peter Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Sunday, 18 January 1903 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 14 February 1928, William Peter, age 25, oo married Agnes Frances Dorpinghaus, age 24, in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota.^3,4 William + died, at the age of 76 years, on Sunday, 30 December 1979 at Slayton Hospital, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁴

     William Peter Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Wednesday, 26 March 1884 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹ On Friday, 29 November 1907, William Peter, age 23, oo married Helena Endlien, age 23, in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.¹ William + died, at the age of 75 years, on Sunday, 02 August 1959 at a local nursing home in Dell Rapids.^2,1 He is ± buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids.^1,3 Services were conducted by his son Father Stephen Odenbrett O.S.B. at St. Mary Catholic Church.

     Winifred Josephine Odenbrett, daughter of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Monday, 06 December 1909 at home in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 On Tuesday, 01 October 1929, Winifred Josephine, age 19, oo married Frank Joseph Kirchner, age 24, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Fulda.^4,2 Winifred + died, at the age of 84 years, on Friday, 03 June 1994 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.^3,2,6 She was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda, Minnesota, USA.²

     Yvonne Helma Odenbrett, daughter of Charles John Odenbrett and Ada Marie Erickson, was * born on Monday, 03 November 1941 in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 Yvonne + died, at the age of 64 years, on Monday, 10 July 2006 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, Clay County, North Dakota, USA.^1,4,5 She is ± buried in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.