Descendants of Rudolph: Lori Brueggemann,
Gary Brueggemann, Louise Brueggemann.
Louis Henry Brueggemann was born 12/31/1861 in Cleveland Ohio. He married Wilhelmina Caroline "Minnie" Hawke October 11, 1888. His first child, Louis Henry, was born October 3, 1889 and died October 28, 1889. His daughter, Meta (who will have her own post soon) appeared in 1890, followed by Rudolph, Edward, Cornelia and William.
Louis Henry's son, Rudolph, was born October 13, 1882. When Rudolph was 21, the city directory listed him as a civil engineer. He resided with his parents (his father is listed as a cutter) at 2034 W 93rd NW. Rudolph served in WWI with the 472 Engineers from October 26, 1918 until he was honorably discharged as a Private December 24, 1918. At 29 years old, he wed 22 year old Laura Ruth Stokes on October 6, 1922. The Brueggemann's had four sons: Clifford, Eugene, Thomas, and David. In 1938, The Brueggemann family lived at 555 Osborn Road in Bay Village. The census shows him listed as the President of Painting Co. The 1940 census indicates that Rudolph's education was complete with 2 years of high school. Ruth finished all 4 years. In 1942 he lost his 13 year old son, Thomas. By 1950, Rudolph and Ruth lived at 1189 210th. He owned a business that provided decorative painting. By 1958, the Brueggemann's were in Rocky River. At the time of his death (July 5, 1969), they resided in Lakewood.
Rudolph and Laura Brueggemann
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