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1.1.11
Francis Allen Rasch (Picture)
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Birth Date: October 19, 1872
Birth Place: Center Line, Michigan
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Frank
Occupation: Farmer
Death Date: May 14, 1962
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: May 16, 1962
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 23, Plot N12)
Father:
Florian Rasch II (1819-1891)
Mother: Caroline Nickel (1827-1880)
Notes:
Moved from Michigan to Alabama with his family as an infant.
When his mother died in 1880 Frank was only 8 years old. He was so upset that
the family would find him every afternoon about dusk crying at the cemetary at
his mother's grave. His oldest brother, Paul, who was a Capucian priest in Michigan
or Wisconsin, said that he would like to take his youngest brother "up north". He
was accompanied by his father on the trip. The young Frank went to school under his
brother's supervision for several years. He returned to Alabama when he was in
his teens.
Married in old St. Michael' s Church by Rev. Severn (O.S.P);
(Pictures)
witnessed by Martin Specher, Rudolph Langer, Mary Noggler, & Julia Rasch.
They lived at 'The Bend of the River' where he worked in lumbering and sawmilling.
In the early 1900's they purchased about 200 acres of land southwest of St. Florian.
There he built an impressive two story house. They moved into the home in 1912,
where their two youngest children, Charles and Dorothy, were born. They became
members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Florence. He installed a 'delco plant'
for lights, and water was pumped into an elevated tank, first by a windmill and
later by a 'ram' pump in the spring near by. In the early days he operated a small
lumber mill and grocery store across the road from the house. Later these
enterprises were replaced by three rent houses. Besides the regular barns there
was one for storing grain. A gin was built west of the house.
Spouse:
Mary Augusta Noggler
Birth Date: March 17, 1878
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: April 28, 1878
Christen Place: St. Michael's Church, St. Florian, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
Death Date: March 26, 1952
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: March 28, 1952
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 23, Plot N11 )
Spouse Father:
John Noggler (1809-1879)
Spouse Mother: Katherine Keller (1838-1916)
Spouse Notes:
Baptismal sponsors were William & Augusta Keller.
Julia [Rasch] Buffler was her best friend, and was Maid of Honor at her wedding.
Buried from St. Joseph's Church, Florence, AL; interment in St. Michael's Cemetary,
St. Florian, AL. Services by Rev. Eugene Flynn, O.S.D.
Marriage Date: June 27, 1899
Marriage Place: St. Florian, Alabama
Children:
Lawrence Florian
Virginia Genevieve
Cornelius Edward
Frank Allen
Mary Evangeline
William Howard
Agnes Elizabeth
Charles Watson
Dorothy Margaret
References:
3 12 20 43 45
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1.1.11.1
Lawrence Florian Rasch
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Birth Date: May 7, 1900
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: June 3, 1900
Christen Place: St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Florian, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Larry
Occupation: Farmer
Death Date: September 25, 1956
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: September 27, 1956
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 23, Plot N9)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael's Church, sponsors Edward Rasch & Catherine Keller.
After an automobile accident in 1935 caused by a blowout, his injured arm had
to be amputated.The amputation was performed on the kitchen table of the family
home as there were no hospitals in the area.
In the 1940 US Census he was living with his brothers in Panola, Mississippi.
His occupation is listed as a truck driver.
Never married.
References:
2 3 9 145
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1.1.11.2
Virginia Genevieve Rasch
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Birth Date: September 25, 1901
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: September 29, 1901
Christen Place: St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Florian, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
Death Date: October 22, 1987
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: October 24, 1987
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 23, Plot N8)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael' s Church, sponsors Julius Rasch & Genevieve Specker.
She lived her whole life in the house her father had built. She never married.
She took care of her elderly father after her mother died.
References:
3 35
45 148
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1.1.11.3
Cornelius Edward Rasch
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Birth Date: July 19, 1903
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: August 30, 1903
Christen Place: St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Florian, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Neal
Death Date: March 7, 1970
Burial Place: Memphis, TN
Burial Place: Memphis Memory Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael's Church, sponsors Edward Rasch & Julia Rasch.
Married in St. Joseph's Church by Rev. Alfred (O.S.B.), witnesses were
Alfred Buffler & Dorothy Rasch.
In the 1940 US Census he and his family are iving in Panola, Mississippi. His brothers
Frank and Lawrence are living with them. His occupation is listed as a mechanic.
Spouse:
Marguerite Estelle Reeder
Birth Date: January 19, 1910
Religion: R. Catholic
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Death Date: September 23, 1970
Death Place: Memphis, TN
Burial Place: Memphis Memory Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee
Mother: Mandie Lee Quigley
Spouse Notes:
Native of Alabama, but had resided in Memphis, TN, for many years prior to
marriage. She was baptized, and received First Holy Communion only a few
weeks prior to marriage. Married in St. Joseph's Church.
Marriage Date: April 27, 1935
(Picture)
Marriage Place: Florence, Alabama
Children:
Cecelia Anne
William Allen
James Donald
Robert Earl
References:
2 3 12 81 145
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1.1.11.3.1
Cecelia Anne Rasch
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Birth Date: 1937
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Anne
Occupation: Homemaker
Father:
Cornelius Edward Rasch
Mother: Marguerite Estelle Reeder
Spouse:
William Murphy Davis, Jr.
Birth Date: November 4, 1935
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Death Date: August 27, 2024
aka: Billy
Occupation: Retired
Father: William Murphy Davis, Sr.
Mother: Dorothy Winston
Marriage Date: June 26, 1954
Marriage Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Children:
Deborah Anne
Donna Jean
Cecelia Anne
References:
57 81
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1.1.11.3.1.1
Deborah Anne Davis
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Birth Date: 1955
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Christen Date: 1955
Christen Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Debbie
Occupation: Secretary
Father: William Murphy Davis, Jr.
Mother:
Cecelia Anne Rasch
Spouse:
J. Warren Brock
Birth Date: 1955
Birth Place: Japan
Religion: Methodist
aka: Skipper
Occupation: Ironworker
Father: Buford Brock
Mother: Dorothy
Marriage Date: May 5, 1975
Marriage Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Children:
Christopher Layne
Chelsey Lynn
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.1.1
Christopher Layne Brock
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Birth Date: 1982
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
aka: Chris
Father: J. Warren Brock
Mother:
Deborah Anne Davis
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.1.2
Chelsey Lynn Brock
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Birth Date: 1991
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Father: J. Warren Brock
Mother:
Deborah Anne Davis
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.2
Donna Jean Davis
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Birth Date: 1958
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Christen Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Jeanie
Father: William Murphy Davis, Jr.
Mother:
Cecelia Anne Rasch
Spouse:
Barry Boyce Todd
Birth Date: 1956
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Religion: Methodist
Occupation: Ironworker
Father: Percy Raymond Todd
Mother: Minnie Beth Roach
Marriage Date: June 20, 1980
Marriage Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Children:
Jennifer Lee
William Ray
Haley Marie
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.2.1
Jennifer Lee Todd
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Birth Date: 1983
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
aka: Jiffy
Father: Barry Boyce Todd
Mother:
Donna Jean Davis
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.2.2
William Ray Todd
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Birth Date: 1987
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
aka: Billy Ray
Father: Barry Boyce Todd
Mother:
Donna Jean Davis
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.1.2.3
Haley Marie Todd
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Birth Date: 1995
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Father: Barry Boyce Todd
Mother:
Donna Jean Davis
References:
57 81 168
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1.1.11.3.1.3
Cecelia Anne Davis
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Birth Date: 1961
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Christen Place: Our Lady of Sorrows, Memphis, TN
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: C.C.
Occupation: X-ray Technician
Father: William Murphy Davis, Jr.
Mother:
Cecelia Anne Rasch
References:
81
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1.1.11.3.2a
William Allen Rasch *
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Birth Date: 1938
Birth Place: Memphis, TN
Father:
Cornelius Edward Rasch
Mother: Marguerite Estelle Reeder
Former Spouse:
Linda Boldreghini
Divorced
Children:
Diane
Billy
Vickie
Other spouse:
Helen
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.2a.1
Diane Rasch
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Birth Date: 1960
Father:
William Allen Rasch
Mother: Linda Boldreghini
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.2a.2
Billy Rasch
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Birth Date: 1961
Father:
William Allen Rasch
Mother: Linda Boldreghini
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.2a.3
Vickie Rasch
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Birth Date: 1963
Father:
William Allen Rasch
Mother: Linda Boldreghini
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.2b
William Allen Rasch *
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(See above)
Spouse:
Helen
Former spouse:
Linda Boldreghini
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.3
James Donald Rasch
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Birth Date: March 17, 1939
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee
Death Date: March 1, 2011
aka: Jim
Burial Place: Ava Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri
Father:
Cornelius Edward Rasch
Mother: Marguerite Estelle Reeder
Spouse:
Miriam Lee Cates
Birth Date: November 28, 1941
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee
Death Date: January 1, 2006
Burial Place: Ava Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri
Marriage Date: December 9, 1961
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee
Children:
Yvonne
Donald
Virginia
Yvette Lynn
Sheila Ann
References:
57 78 135 144 148 168 173
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1.1.11.3.3.1
Yvonne Rasch
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Birth Date: 1962
Father:
James Donald Rasch
Mother: Miriam Brown
Children:
Mindy
Valarie
References:
57 168 172
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1.1.11.3.3.1.1
Mindy Vanatta
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Birth Date: 1982
Mother:
Yvonne Rasch
Spouse:
Gary Green
Marriage Date: October 4, 2014
References:
172
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1.1.11.3.3.1.2
Valarie Dilley
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Birth Date: 1984
Mother:
Yvonne Rasch
Spouse:
Jay Shelton
Marriage Date: September 13, 2001
Children:
Mia Leeann
Alan Wayne
References:
172
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1.1.11.3.3.1.2.1
Mia Leeann Shelton
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Birth Date: 2001
Father: Jay Shelton
Mother:
Valarie Dilley
References:
172
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1.1.11.3.3.1.2.2
Alan Wayne Shelton
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Birth Date: 2004
Father: Jay Shelton
Mother:
Valarie Dilley
References:
172
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1.1.11.3.3.2
Donald Rasch
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Birth Date: 1964
Father:
James Donald Rasch
Mother: Miriam Brown
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.3.3
Virginia Rasch
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Birth Date: 1965
Father:
James Donald Rasch
Mother: Miriam Brown
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.3.3.4
Yvette Lynn Rasch
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Birth Date: 1967
Father:
James Donald Rasch
Mother: Miriam Brown
aka: Lynn
References:
57 135 168
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1.1.11.3.3.5
Sheila Ann Rasch (Picture)
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Birth Date: 1968
Father:
James Donald Rasch
Mother: Miriam Brown
Notes:
Sheila graduated from Southwest Missouri State University, receiving her Bachelors of Science degree
in Administrative Management in 1993. She continued her education at Southwest Baptist University,
receiving her MSA in 1998 and her MBA in 2002. She was employed by the University as an Adjunct
Professor in Accounting from 1998 to 2001.
Spouse:
Kevin Matthew Bunch
Birth Date: 1964
Marriage Date: February 17, 1990
Marriage Place: Ava, Missouri
Children:
Garrett Matthew
Dylan Jacob
References:
57 144 168
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1.1.11.3.3.5.1
Garrett Matthew Bunch
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Birth Date: 1992
Marriage Place: West Plains, Missouri
Father: Kevin Matthew Bunch
Mother:
Sheila Ann Rasch
References:
144
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1.1.11.3.3.5.2
Dylan Jacob Bunch
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Birth Date: 1995
Marriage Place: West Plains, Missouri
Father: Kevin Matthew Bunch
Mother:
Sheila Ann Rasch
References:
144
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1.1.11.3.4
Robert Earl Rasch
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Birth Date: September 9, 1941
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee
aka: Bobby
Death Date: April 4, 2004
Father:
Cornelius Edward Rasch
Mother: Marguerite Estelle Reeder
Spouse:
Donna L. Folster
Birth Date: 1943
Birth Place: Dryden, Michigan
Death Date: December 27, 2005
Father: Vernon Horace Folster
Mother: Dora Belle Wood
Marriage Date: 1963
Children:
Thomas E.
Robert E.
References:
57 168 169
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1.1.11.3.4.1
Thomas E. Rasch
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Birth Date: February 9, 1960
Birth Place: Tawas, Michigan
Death Date: April 29, 2002
Father:
Robert Earl Rasch
Mother: Donna Folster
References:
57 78 168
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1.1.11.3.4.2
Robert E. Rasch
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Birth Date: 1965
Birth Place: Pontiac, Michigan
Father:
Robert Earl Rasch
Mother: Donna Folster
References:
57 168
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1.1.11.4
Frank Allen Rasch Jr.
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Birth Date: March 27, 1905
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: April 23, 1905
Christen Place: St. Michael' s Catholic Church, St. Florian, AL
Religion: R. Catholic
Death Date: December 14, 1942
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: December 17, 1942
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 23, Plot N10)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael' s Church, sponsors John Beumer & Bernardine Zuearf.
He had an accident while driving a semi-truck that left him a paraplegic for 10
years. He was in Baptist Hospital for a long time. Doctors said that he would
never walk again, but he did. He visited California with his sister in 1941.
In the 1940 US Census he was living with his brothers in Panola, Mississippi.
His occupation is listed as a truck driver.
Funeral at St. Joseph's Church, Florence, AL.
Spouse:
Beatrice Foster
Spouse Notes:
Had no children.
Marriage Date: January 21, 1934
References:
3 4 23 145 151 174
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1.1.11.5
Mary Evangeline Rasch
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Birth Date: March 28, 1907
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: May 19, 1907
Christen Place: St. Michael' s Catholic Church, St. Florian, AL
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Mazie or May
Death Date: July 19, 1987
Burial Date: July 21, 1987
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 22, Plot S6)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael's Church, sponsors John Rasch & Agnes Rasch.
Lived in a house she had built at:
1419 Lawrence Ave.
Florence, AL
Spouse:
Joseph Edward Buffler
Birth Date: June 11, 1900
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
Occupation: Salesman
Death Date: February 15, 1950
Death Place: Memphis, TN
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 22, Plot S5)
Spouse Father: Joseph "Laurence" Buffler
Spouse Mother: Barbara Ursula Eckl
Spouse Notes:
Married in St. Joseph's Church by Rev. Cuthbert Bender (O.S.B.), witnesses were
M. A. Buffler & Virginia Rasch.
Marriage Date: November 24, 1943
Marriage Place: Florence, AL
Children:
Mary Louise
Joseph Frank
References:
3 4 12 30 35 119
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1.1.11.5.1
Mary Louise Buffler
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Birth Date: 1944
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Marylou or Lou
Occupation: Registered Nurse/Housewife
Father: Joseph Edward Buffler
Mother:
Mary Evangeline Rasch
Notes:
Graduated from Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, TN, on
May, 1965.
Spouse:
George Edgar Wilson III
Birth Date: 1942
Birth Place: Sheffield, Alabama
Occupation: Military and Commercial Pilot
Spouse Father: George Edgar Wilson Jr.
Spouse Mother: Dorothy Killen
Spouse Notes:
Received BA from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, in May, 1965.
Commissioned in the U.S. Air Force.
Brig. Gen. in the Air National Guard, and chief 757/767 pilot for Delta Airlines.
Marriage Date: August 12, 1965
Marriage Place: Lorado, TX
Children:
George Matthew
References:
8 30
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1.1.11.5.1.1
George Matthew Wilson
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Birth Date: 1969
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
Occupation: Military Pilot
aka: Matt
Father: George Edgar Wilson III
Mother:
Mary Louise Buffler
Notes:
Graduated from the U.S. Air Force Military Acadamy in 1991.
Spouse:
Christy Diane Keltner
Spouse Father: Larry Keltner
Spouse Mother: Dale Justice
Marriage Date: May 28, 1995
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1.1.11.5.2
Joseph Frank Buffler
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Birth Date: 1946
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Jojo or Joe
Occupation: CPA
Father: Joseph Edward Buffler
Mother:
Mary Evangeline Rasch
Spouse:
Kathryn Simmons White
Birth Date: 1948
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Marriage Date: August 2,
Marriage Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Children:
Carolyn Elizabeth
Joseph Michael
References:
30
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1.1.11.5.2.1
Carolyn Elizabeth Buffler
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Birth Date: 1968
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Occupation: CPA
Father:
Joseph Frank Buffler
Mother: Kathryn Simmons White
Spouse:
Todd McGarity
Occupation: Stock Broker
Children:
Marshall Todd
References:
30
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1.1.11.5.2.1.1
Marshall Todd McGarity
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Birth Date: 1996
Father: Todd McGarity
Mother:
Carolyn Elizabeth Buffler
References:
30
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1.1.11.5.2.2
Joseph Michael Buffler
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Birth Date: 1970
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
aka: Mike
Occupation: Bank Mortgage Officer
Father:
Joseph Frank Buffler
Mother: Kathryn Simmons White
Notes:
Auburn University graduate
Spouse:
Michelle Livesay
Spouses Notes:
Auburn University graduate
Marriage Date: August 12, 1995
References:
30
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1.1.11.6
William Howard Rasch
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Birth Date: November 13, 1908
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: December 9, 1908
Christen Place: St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Florian, AL
Religion: R. Catholic
Death Date: August 2, 1909
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: August 3, 1909
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, AL (Row 6, Plot S1a)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael' s Church, sponsors Frank & Julie Buffler.
Died before his 1st birthday.
References:
3
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1.1.11.7
Agnes Elizabeth Rasch (pictures)
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Birth Date: May 23, 1910
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: July 24, 1910
Christen Place: St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Florian, AL
Religion: R. Catholic
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Death Date: December 26, 1994
Death Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Burial Date: December 30, 1994
Burial Place: St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Florian, Alabama (Row 23, Plot N13)
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael's Church, by Rev. Fr. Alfonse (O.S.B.); sponsors were
Frank & Julie Buffler.
A registered nurse; graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Memphis, TN, in
February, 1932; worked as a nurse in Tennessee, Chicago, Florida, and Alabama.
A second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She was a combat nurse
in Australia and New Guinea. Agnes met Red Shapiro while training at Fort McClellan, AL.
After the war lived in Dearborn, Michigan, until 1961; in Florence, Alabama,
1961-1988; and in the St. Louis area from 1988 until her death.
Agnes is listed in the computer registry of the Women in Military Service for America
(WIMSA) memorial, Arlington National Cemetary, near Washington, D.C.
Had Alzheimer's disease; died at the age of 84 following a series of small strokes.
Spouse:
I. Allen Shapiro
Birth Date: March 8, 1906
Birth Place: Toledo, Ohio
Religion: Jewish
aka: Red
Occupation: Medical Doctor, general practitioner
Death Date: May 24, 1961
Burial Date: May 26, 1961
Burial Place: B`nai Jacob Section, Beth Shalom Cemetery Toledo, OH
Spouse Father: Nathan Shapiro
Spouse Mother: Sarah Pairos
Spouse Notes:
Grew up in Toledo, Ohio; attended Toledo University; graduated in 1931 from Detroit
School of Medicine and Surgery (now part of Wayne State University); practiced
medicine in Detroit.
Served in the Army Medical Corps, in the Pacific theater during World War II; rank
of Major; met Agnes while training at Fort McClellan, Alabama.
Died of a heart attack at age 55 while traveling to North Carolina to visit his niece.
Marriage Date: October 22, 1945
Marriage Place: Detroit, Michigan
Children:
Michele Ann
References:
3 7 57
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1.1.11.7.1
Michele Ann Shapiro (Picture)
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Birth Date: 1947
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan
Religion: Jewish
Occupation: Journalism: Textbook Editor/Proofreader; Advertising
Father: I. Allen Shapiro
Mother:
Agnes Elizabeth Rasch
Notes:
Grew up in Dearborn, Michigan; moved with mother to Florence, AL, following the death
of her father in 1961.
Met Rocky Gitlin in college; graduated in January, 1969, from the University of
Missouri (School of Journalism), member Alpha Epsilon Phi social sorority and
Kappa Tau Alpha journalism honorary.
Worked in a small advertising agency for 24 years; now (1995) self-employed as a
freelance copyeditor and proofreader of college textbooks.
Spouse:
Jules R. Gitlin
Birth Date: 1945
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Religion: Jewish
aka: Rocky
Occupation: Retired; formerly senior district administrator,
Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
Spouse Father: Morris L. Gitlin (1918-1988)
Spouse Mother: Karlyn E. Cohnberg (1920-2013)
Spouse Notes:
Grew up in Olivette, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.
Met Michele in college; graduated in 1968 from the University of Missouri (School of
Journalism); member Sigma Alpha Mu social fraternity; in 1972 received Master's
degree in criminology from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas..
Retired May 31, 2007, from the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole. Began volunteering
as a court monitor for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in 2007; in 2010 received
award as Court Monitor of the Year at the MADD national convention in Washington, DC.
Marriage Date: January 30, 1968
Marriage Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Children:
Matthew Allen
Peter Jeremiah
References:
57
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1.1.11.7.1.1
Matthew Allen Gitlin
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Birth Date: 1971
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Religion: Jewish
Occupation: Stand-Up Comic; Actor
aka: Matt
Father: Jules R. Gitlin
Mother:
Michele Ann Shapiro
Notes:
Graduated in 1993 from the University of Missouri, with a B.A. degree in psychology;
member of Alpha Epsilon Pi social fraternity.
References:
57
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1.1.11.7.1.2
Peter Jeremiah Gitlin
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Birth Date: 1978
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Religion: Christian
aka: Pete
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Father: Jules R. Gitlin
Mother:
Michele Ann Shapiro
Notes:
Listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students (1995-1996 edition).
Attended the University of Missouri. Currently owns/manages a carryout pizza
restaurant and has a small Internet business. (2015)
References:
57
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1.1.11.8
Charles Watson Rasch (picture)
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Birth Date: July 23, 1913
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: September 21, 1913
Christen Place: St. Florian, Alabama
Religion: R. Catholic
aka: Doc
Occupation: Banker
Death Date March 10, 1989
Death Place: Florence, Alabama
Burial Date: March 13, 1989
Burial Place: Greenview Memorial Garden, Forest Hills, Lauderdale Co., Alabama
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Baptized in old St. Michael's Church, sponsors were Ed Rasch, Jr. & Mary B. Rasch.
Given middle name after a doctor friend of his parents who was going to put him
through medical school. Unfortunately, the Dr. Watson died before he got out of
grade school.
He suffered from tuberculosis, spending some time in Holy Cross Sanatorium in
Deming, New Mexico, in 1935.
Married in Lady of Sorrow Church by Rev. Saddler, witnesses were James Knotts &
Vermey Knotts.
He was a licensed Funeral Director and an Embalmer though he only stayed in that
profession for a short time before becoming affiliated with the bank. He was a
banker for 25 years. He was awarded life membership in the National Exchange Club
of America Men's Civic Organization.
Died after an extended illness at his home; buried at Greenview Memorial Park,
Florence.
Spouse:
Florine Knotts (picture)
Birth Date: June 18, 1919
Birth Place: Georgiana, Alabama
Religion: Methodist
aka: Flo
Occupation: Retired Professor
Death Date: July 20, 2015
Death Place: Opelika, Alabama
Burial Date: July 25, 2015
Burial Place: Greenview Memorial Garden, Forest Hills, Lauderdale Co., Alabama
Spouse Father: Ernest Eugene Knotts (1884-1968)
Spouse Mother: Bonnie Lou Myrick (1896-1982)
Spouse Notes:
Chemist with the Tennessee Valley Authority for 2 years. Professor with the University of
North Alabama for 34 years. Chairman of the Department of Home Economics from 1976-1985.
Retired in September of 1983 with the earned title of Professor Emeritus. This title can
be found hanging in the foyer of Bibb Graves Hall, University of North Alabama, Florance,
AL. Awarded life membership in: the National Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi; and the Future
Homemakers of America (FHA) state and national organization.
She was a member of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Florence, past treasurer of the
Salvation Army of Florence, Historical Society Board, and Friends of the Library. At the
time of her passing she had 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Marriage Date: October 23, 1947
Marriage Place: Birmingham, Alabama
Children:
Carolyn Dianne
Charles Watson
References:
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Carolyn Dianne Rasch
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Birth Date: 1951
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: October 10, 1951
Christen Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: Christian
aka: Dianne
Occupation: Homemaker And Substitute Teacher
Father:
Charles Watson Rasch
Mother: Florine Knotts
Notes:
Membership in the National Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi.
Spouse:
James Edwin Lyle III
Birth Date: 1951
Birth Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupation: Medical Doctor
aka: Jim
Spouse Father: James Edwin Lyle II
Spouse Mother: Dorothy Love Templeton
Marriage Date: May 28, 1967
Marriage Place: Florence, Alabama
Children:
James Edwin
Natalie Dianne
Alison Elizabeth
References:
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James Edwin Lyle IV
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Birth Date: 1968
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Religion: Christian
aka: Win
Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon
Father: James Edwin Lyle III
Mother:
Carolyn Dianne Rasch
Notes:
Graduated from Auburn University. While there was kicker on the football team,
played in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans against Syracuse University in January,
1988.
Spouse:
Catherine Elaine Medlin
Birth Date: 1967
Occupation: Aero-Space & Computer Science Engineer
Spouse Father: John Ronald Medlin
Spouse Mother: Maurice Roland
Marriage Date: June 22, 1991
Marriage Place: First Baptist Church, Pompano Beach. FL
Children:
John Templeton
Andrew Roland
References:
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John Templeton Lyle
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Birth Date: 2000
Father:
James Edwin Lyle IV
Mother: Catherine Elaine Medlin
References:
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1.1.11.8.1.1.2
Andrew Roland Lyle
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Birth Date: 2000
Father:
James Edwin Lyle IV
Mother: Catherine Elaine Medlin
References:
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1.1.11.8.1.2
Natalie Dianne Lyle
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Birth Date: 1975
Birth Place: Columbus, Georgia
Religion: Christian
Father: James Edwin Lyle III
Mother:
Carolyn Dianne Rasch
Notes:
Honors: Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP); Who's Who among
American High School Students. Graduated from Auburn University with a degree in
accounting in 1997. Accepted for graduate school at Auburn.
Spouse:
Douglas Dickerson
Marriage Date: September, 1999
References:
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Alison Elizabeth Lyle
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Birth Date: 1979
Religion: Christian
Father: James Edwin Lyle III
Mother:
Carolyn Dianne Rasch
Notes:
Honors:
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP);
Who's Who among American High School Students.
Student at Auburn university
References:
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1.1.11.8.2
Charles Watson Rasch Jr.
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Birth Date: 1953
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: September 17, 1953
Christen Place: St. Joseph's Church, Florence, Alabama
Religion: Methodist
aka: Chip
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Father:
Charles Watson Rasch
Mother: Florine Knotts
Spouse:
Teresa Lynn Watson
Birth Date: 1954
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: October 21, 1960
Christen Place: Highland Baptist Church, Florence, AL
Religion: Methodist
Occupation: Secretary - Office Manager
Spouse Father: Cecil Watson
Spouse Mother: Kathleen Harrison
Marriage Date: March 16, 1974
Marriage Place: Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence, Alabama
Children:
Ashley Lynn
Andrew Watson
References:
46
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Ashley Lynn Rasch
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Birth Date: 1982
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: June 12, 1983
Christen Place: Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence, AL
Religion: Methodist
Occupation: Student
Father:
Charles Watson Rasch Jr.
Mother: Teresa Lynn Watson
Notes:
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).
References:
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Andrew Watson Rasch
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Birth Date: 1989
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: June 10, 1990
Christen Place: Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence, AL
Religion: Methodist
Father:
Charles Watson Rasch Jr.
Mother: Teresa Lynn Watson
References:
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Dorothy Margaret Rasch (picture)
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Birth Date: November 15, 1917
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama
Christen Date: February 24, 1918
Christen Place: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Florence, Alabama
Religion: Roman Catholic
aka: Dot or Dottie
Occupation: Retired Registered Nurse
Death Date: April 5, 2012
Death Place: Hayward, California
Burial Date: April 30, 2012
Burial Date: Arlington National Cemetery
Father:
Francis Allen Rasch (1872-1862)
Mother: Mary Augusta Noggler (1878-1952)
Notes:
Graduated from Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, TN, in 1940.
In World War II was an
Ensign in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp. Resigned her commission
to marry after meeting Ralph at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Corona, CA.
Died of natural causes at age 94. Buried with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.
Spouse:
Ralph Joseph Conde
Birth Date: October 8, 1921
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
Death Date: October 8, 2005
Death Place: Los Angeles, California
Burial Date: November 8, 2005
Burial Date: Arlington National Cemetery
Father:
Rafael Condé-Barragan
Spouse Mother: Carmen Yslas
Marriage Date: November 11, 1944
(picture)
Marriage Place: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California
References:
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