Rasch/Schindler Family History

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4 Agnes Matilda Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 24, 1888 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Death Date: November 5, 1955 Death Place: St. Florian, Alabama Burial Date: November 7, 1955 Burial Place: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 10, Plot N9) Father: Edward John Rasch (1852-1952) Mother: Mary Ernst (1850-1924) Spouse: Henry Joseph Beumer Birth Date: November 16, 1891 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: November 18, 1891 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, AL Religion: R. Catholic Death Date: April 10, 1961 Death Place: St. Florian, Alabama Burial Date: April 13, 1961 Burial Place: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 10, Plot N10) Father: John Bernard Beumer (1866-1938) Mother: Anna Barbara Berendsen (1867-1940)

Spouse Notes: Served in France with the U.S. Army, American Expeditionary forces, in World War I.

Marriage Date: September 2, 1919 Marriage Place: St. Florian, Alabama Children: Henrietta Clarissa John Edward Agnes Joseph Henry Edith Ann References: 71 119 148 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.1 Marie Henrietta Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: June 6, 1920 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: June 7, 1920 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, AL Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Secretary Death Date: September 13, 1972 Death Place: Montgomery, Alabama Burial Date: September 16, 1972 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetary, St. Florian, AL (Row 10, Plot N7) Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955) Spouse: Harold Joseph Mecke Birth Date: June 2, 1921 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: June 5, 1921 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, AL Religion: R. Catholic Death Date: February 28, 1964 Death Place: Montgomery, Alabama Burial Date: March 2, 1964 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetary, St. Florian, AL (Row 10, Plot N8) Occupation: Colonel, U.S. Air Force Spouse Father: Leo Mecke Spouse Mother: Magdalene Kobus

Notes: As a Captain in World War II his plane was shot down over France. He was never a prisoner of war, but was hidden by the French Resistance, and was returned with only minor wounds after the war ended.

Children: Agnes Magdalen References: 35 47 48

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.1.1 Agnes Magdalen Mecke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: June, 1942 Birth Place: Mobile, Alabama Death Date: August 28, 1942 Death Place: Mobile, Alabama Death Date: August 29, 1942 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetary, St. Florian, AL (Row 10, Plot N6) Father: Harold Joseph Mecke Mother: Henrietta Beumer

Notes: Died at age 2 months

References: 47 133

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.2 Clarissa T. Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: January 2, 1922 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: January 3, 1922 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic aka: Wissy Occupation: Housewife Death Date: June 26, 1999 Death Place: St. Florian, Alabama Burial Date: June 29, 1999 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 8, Plot N15) Religion: R. Catholic Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955)

Notes: Served as church organist for St. Michael's Catholic Church for over 50 years. An avid seamstress, Wissy was will known for quilting beautiful quilts, of which she shared with family and friends.

Spouse: William John Meyer Birth Date: March 4, 1922 Birth Place: Cullman, Alabama Christen Date: March 1922 Christen Place: Sacred Heart Church, Cullman, AL Religion: R. Catholic aka: Butch Occupation: Operator at Colbert Steam Plant Death Date: September 9, 1970 Death Place: St. Florian, Alabama Burial Date: September 12, 1970 Burial Place: St. Michael's cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 8, Plot N14) Spouse Father: John Anthony Meyer Spouse Mother: Anna Berrens Marriage Date: February 5, 1947 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Children: Lawrence John (Adopted) Anna Marie (Adopted) Henry William (Adopted) References: 47 86 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.2.1a Lawrence John Meyer * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1954 Birth Place: Birmingham, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic aka: Larry Occupation: Caster Father: William John Meyer Mother: Clarissa Beumer Former Spouse: Brenda Lula Bell Coats Birth Date: 1957 Religion: Church of Christ Spouse Father: Leo Jackson Coats Spouse Mother: Ruby Lamier Marriage Date: April 10, 1974 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Divorced: Circa 1992 Children: Laurie Ann Other spouses: Debbie Foster References: 47 86 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.2.1a.1 Laurie Ann Meyer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1974 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: August 17, 1974 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic Father: Lawrence John Meyer Mother: Brenda Coats References: 47 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.2.2a Anna Marie Meyer * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1960 Birth Place: Mobile, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Housewife Father: William John Meyer Mother: Clarissa Beumer Former Spouse: Thomas Ray Jones Religion: Baptist Spouse Father: Henry Paul Jones Spouse Mother: Peggy Ann Saddler Marriage Date: June 24, 1978 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Divorced: Circa 1990 Children: Jason Roy Other spouses: Michael Wayne Goodman References: 47 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.2.2a.1 Jason Roy Jones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1978 Birth Place: Florence, Alabama Christen Date: December 17, 1978 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic Father: Thomas Ray Joness Mother: Anna Marie Meyer References: 47 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.3 John Edward Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: February 9, 1924 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: February 11, 1924 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, AL Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Retired Plant Superintendent Death Date: April 19, 2012 Death Place: St. Florian, Alabama Burial Date: April 23, 2012 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 11, Plot N10) Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955)

Notes: He was born in St. Florian and lived his entire life in St. Florian and Florence. He was a graduate of Central High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army, enlisting on February 11, 1943, and serving in the Asian Theater in World War II. He retired as plant superintendent from the Florence Coca-Cola Bottling Co. after 37 years of loyal service. John was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, where he served faithfully in many positions through the years. Among these were as stew master for the July 4 and Labor Day picnics from 1975 through 1988, and for a term as parish council president.

Spouse: Geneva Sue Crowder Birth Date: October 8, 1924 Birth Place: Lauderdale County, Alabama Christen Place: Pleasant Hill Methodist Chuch Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Retired Bookkeeper Death Date: September 2, 2013 Death Place: Florence, Alabama Burial Date: September 6, 2013 Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 11, Plot N9) Spouse Father: Howard Lemay Crowder Spouse Mother: Willowdean Broadfoot Marriage Date: June 2, 1947 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Children: Mark Edward References: 47 95-l 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.3.1 Mark Edward Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1962 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: May 6, 1962 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Occupation: Account Executive at AT&T Religion: R. Catholic Father: John Edward Beumer Mother: Geneva Sue Crowder Spouse: Melissa Lou Broadfoot Birth Date: 1961 Birth Place: Florence, Alabama Christen Date: June 22, 1972 Christen Place: Church of Christ Religion: Protestant aka: Lisa Occupation: Teacher Spouse Father: William Howard Broadfoot Jr. Spouse Mother: Ruth Rickard Marriage Date: April 16, 1983 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Children: Caroline Elizabeth Alexander Mark References: 35 47 149

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.4 Agnes Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 23, 1928 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: August 26, 1928 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic aka: Biddy Occupation: Housewife Death Date: December 31, 2010 Death Place: Florence, Alabama Burial Date: January 3, 2011 Burial Place: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 21, Plot N17) Religion: R. Catholic Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955) Spouse: Frank Joseph Gruber Birth Date: January 17, 1926 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: January 20, 1926 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic aka: Doc Occupation: Retired Carpenter Death Date: November 24, 2015 Death Place: Kirksville, Missouri Burial Date: November 30, 2015 Burial Place: St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 21, Plot N16) Spouse Father: Conrad Nicholas Gruber Spouse Mother: Mary Schmidlkofer

Spouse Notes: He came from a family of 17 children.

Marriage Date: April 9, 1951 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Children: David Francis References: 47 86 95c&v 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.4.1 David Francis Gruber ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: January 10, 1958 Birth Place: Florence, Alabama Christen Date: January 25, 1958 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Professor Death Date: August 3, 2005 Death Place: Kirksville, MO Father: Frank Joe Gruber Mother: Agnes Beumer

Notes: Professor of Philosophy at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO. Dr. Gruber received his undergraduate education from Birmingham-Southern College, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He earned his doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He taught philosophy, ethics and political theory at Truman State University for 18 years. His civic work for the profession included an emphasis on faculity governance and contributions to Phi Beta Kappa and the American Association of Univeristy Professors, for which he was awarded the AAUP's Tracey Award.

Spouse: Laura Catherine Fitch Birth Date: 1958 Birth Place: Athens, AL Occupation: Senior Circle Advisor Religion: Episcopal Marriage Date: July 11, 1981 Marriage Place: St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Athens, AL Children: Joseph Francis References: 47 82 132 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5 Joseph Henry Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: July 30, 1930 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: August 1 1930 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic aka: Joe Occupation: Patent Attorney (U.S. Army, Ret.) Death Date: October 3, 2005 Burial Place: Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955)

Notes: Joe proudly and honorably served his country for 39 years and was a Korean War veteran. He retired in 1990 from the U.S. Army as a colonel. He served as an attorney in the legal office for the Atomic Energy Commission, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Joe continued his service as a patent attorney with NASA during the Apollo/ Saturn years and during the Space Shuttle program. He continued a private practice after retirement. For those who knew Joe, he will be best remembered for his charming smile, witty sense of humor and quick one-liners. He had a gentle manner toward others and a generous heart yet was spirited and principled.

Spouse: Betty A. Grisham Birth Date: April 2, 1932 Birth Place: Cherokee, Alabama Christen Date: May 30, 1932 Christen Place: Cherokee, Alabama Occupation: Housewife Death Date: August 5, 2003 Burial Place: Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama Spouse Father: George Edward Grisham Spouse Mother: Thelma Powell Marriage Date: April 17, 1953 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Children: Daniel Joseph Barbara Ann William Francis References: 47 82 95-m 148 174

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5.1 Daniel Joseph Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1954 Birth Place: Tuscalusa, Alabama Christen Date: November 1954 Christen Place: Holy Spirit Church, Tuscaloosa, AL Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Father: Joseph Henry Beumer Mother: Betty A. Grisham Spouse: Patricia Utley Birth Date: 1960 Birth Place: Huntsville, AL Christen Date: Circa 1962 Christen Place: Huntsville, AL Religion: Protestant Occupation: Housewife Spouse Father: Ronald Utley Spouse Mother: Edith Marriage Date: January 17, 1980 Marriage Place: Holy Spirit Church, Huntsville, AL Children: Audrey Danielle Cassandra Jo References: 47

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5.1.1 Audrey Danielle Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1985 Birth Place: Huntsville, AL Christen Date: Circa 1985 Christen Place: Huntsville, AL Religion: R. Catholic Father: Daniel Joseph Beumer Mother: Patricia Utley References: 47

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5.1.2 Cassandra Jo Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1988 Birth Place: Huntsville, AL Christen Date: Circa 1988 Christen Place: Huntsville, AL Religion: R. Catholic aka: Casey Father: Daniel Joseph Beumer Mother: Patricia Utley References: 47

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5.2 Barbara Ann Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1961 Birth Place: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Christen Date: April 1961 Christen Place: St. Mary's Church, Oak Ridge, TN Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Retail Manager Father: Joseph Henry Beumer Mother: Betty A. Grisham References: 47

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.5.3 William Francis Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1964 Birth Place: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Christen Date: January 1965 Christen Place: St. Mary's Church, Oak Ridge, TN Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Youth Leader Father: Joseph Henry Beumer Mother: Betty A. Grisham References: 47

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.2.4.6 Edith Ann Beumer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1932 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: July 28, 1932 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama Religion: R. Catholic Occupation: Title Clerk Father: Henry Joseph Beumer (1891-1961) Mother: Agnes Rasch (1888-1955) Spouse: Jacob Lawrence Buffler Birth Date: 1931 Birth Place: St. Florian, Alabama Christen Date: July 1931 Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama aka: Jackie Occupation: Retired Spouse Father: M. A. Buffler Spouse Mother: Elizabeth Ann Kasmeier Marriage Date: April 21, 1954 Marriage Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama References: 47 174

Agnes [Rasch] Beumer Family History