Clan Pictures: Louis Henry Rudolph

 

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

Clan Pictures Ottilie from the Anna Marie Ilsebein (Maria) Branch

 

Ottilie and Fred Barlag

The picture above are the descendants of Anna Marie Ilsebein Brueggemann.  Left to right:  Hannah Oswick, Barbara Keske-Fronczak, Brennan Oswick, Kristin Oswick.

Anna Marie Ilsbein (Elizabeth) Brueggemann (Maria) was bron August 18, 1855 in Hannover, Niedersahen, Germany.  She came to the United States with her father, Clamor, arriving in 1858.  On December 22, 1870 Maria married Friedrich John Barlag and remained in the Cleveland area.  Fred and Maria had 7 children:  Ludwig; Theodore, Ottilie, Louise, Anna, Frederick and Edwin.  Theodore, Ottilie, Fred, Louise and Edwin lived to adulthood.  The 1910 census shows Maria living with her husband and three children:  Julia, Fred and Edwin. 

She passed away March 14, 1917 at the age of 61.  Her daughter, Ottilie Keske was the administratrix of the estate, which was settled on October 3, 1918.  Probate records indicate that Ottilie wanted her estate to be divided equally among her children.  The record indicates that her son Fred was also the guardian for his father, Fred Barlag Sr.

Ottilie was born December 13, 1876 in Cleveland.  On June 17, 1901 she married William Fredrick Keske.  The Keskes remained in the Cleveland area.  Their first children (twins!), were born January 4, 1902.  Unfortunately, Justine passed away that same day and baby Ottilie the next day.  Edmund, William, Cornelia, Walter, Louise, Paul, Arthur and Robert were all born by 1916.  

The 1910 Census has the Keskes living at 1830 Corning Avenue, SW in Cleveland.  It is now a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1024 square foot bungalow in the Tremont area.  It is one of the smaller homes on the street.  County records also show the home being built that year. While both Frederick and Ottilie were born in Germany, they both spoke English and could read and write.  Frederick was employed as a Bookkeeper at Steel and Wire Co.  By 1920, the family lived at, and owned, a house Wood Street, Euclid, Ohio and Fred was a clerk at the Steel Co.  By 1940, the Keskes were living in South Euclid (I assume the street and town name changed, that they did not move again).  The 1940 census indicates that both Ottilie and Fred had an 8th grade education.

Fred and Ottilie remained in South Euclid until her death on Aril 4, 1959.

Information for our 100th reunion July 9, 2023

Hello, Cousins! It’s FINALLY almost here. This year is incredibly special.

We have a bit of information for you to use in planning to join us. The regular flyer will be out in a few months.

First, ordering T-shirts: T-shirts are available in every size. They are a very soft unisex style t shirt in a beautiful blue. To order, please contact John Riley. $10 each. He will need to know how many to order and in what sizes. He can be reached by phone at 614-595-5101 or by e-mail at jomriley@gmail.com. John will let you know how to pay by check, venmo or cash.

Next, recipes: send heirloom and holiday recipes to Marti Brueggeman at mbruegge@insight.rr.com. You can also call (423) 596-5131 or send in the mail (6328 Waterwood Drive, Westerville OH 43082).

We are asking that each clan make a poster with pictures of all descendants of that cousin. If you’re unsure of your clan, PLEASE just ask! I’d be happy to help.

Finally, hotels! Blocks of rooms are reserved at two hotels. The rates are good for July 7 - July 9 (checkout on the 10th). You can stay all the nights or just one. Just
ask for the Brueggeman Family Reunion block: prices cover July7 to July 9.

Comfort Suites, Hartville (choice brand) is 9 minutes from Wingfoot Lake State Park. The phone number is 330-587-4347. The block’s price is variable, as it’s 10% off the current rate when booked. You must book by June 7 to get the rate. 10 rooms are being held, 5 King and 5 with two queen beds. One is fully handicapped

accessible.

Embassy Suites Akron/Canton is 24 minutes from Wingfoot Lake State Park . The phone number is 330-305-0500. The rooms are $155. 15 suites (all King with a pull out couch in separate rooms, includes breakfast) are in the block. Rooms must be booked by June 16th to get the block rate. You can call or use the

following link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/brueggemanfamilyreunion2023/ 

Embassy Suites also has a meeting room that can be rented for a full day, should any clan need a dedicated meeting place on Saturday.

Love,

Christina Brueggeman-Blow (brueggemanreunion@gmail.com; 614-704-8094