Francis Allen Rasch Family History

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11 Francis Allen Rasch (Picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.1 Lawrence Florian Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.2 Virginia Genevieve Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3 Cornelius Edward Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1 Cecelia Anne Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.1 Deborah Anne Davis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.1.1 Christopher Layne Brock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1982 Birth Place: Memphis, TN aka: Chris Father: J. Warren Brock Mother: Deborah Anne Davis References: 81
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.1.2 Chelsey Lynn Brock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1991 Birth Place: Memphis, TN Father: J. Warren Brock Mother: Deborah Anne Davis References: 81
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.2 Donna Jean Davis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.2.1 Jennifer Lee Todd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1983 Birth Place: Memphis, TN aka: Jiffy Father: Barry Boyce Todd Mother: Donna Jean Davis References: 81
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.2.2 William Ray Todd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1987 Birth Place: Memphis, TN aka: Billy Ray Father: Barry Boyce Todd Mother: Donna Jean Davis References: 81
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.2.3 Haley Marie Todd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1995 Birth Place: Memphis, TN Father: Barry Boyce Todd Mother: Donna Jean Davis References: 57 81 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.1.3 Cecelia Anne Davis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.2a William Allen Rasch * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.2a.1 Diane Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1960 Father: William Allen Rasch Mother: Linda Boldreghini References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.2a.2 Billy Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1961 Father: William Allen Rasch Mother: Linda Boldreghini References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.2a.3 Vickie Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1963 Father: William Allen Rasch Mother: Linda Boldreghini References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.2b William Allen Rasch * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (See above) Spouse: Helen Former spouse: Linda Boldreghini References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3 James Donald Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.1 Yvonne Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1962 Father: James Donald Rasch Mother: Miriam Brown Children: Mindy Valarie References: 57 168 172
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.1.1 Mindy Vanatta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1982 Mother: Yvonne Rasch Spouse: Gary Green Marriage Date: October 4, 2014 References: 172
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.1.2 Valarie Dilley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1984 Mother: Yvonne Rasch Spouse: Jay Shelton Marriage Date: September 13, 2001 Children: Mia Leeann Alan Wayne References: 172
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.1.2.1 Mia Leeann Shelton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 2001 Father: Jay Shelton Mother: Valarie Dilley References: 172
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.1.2.2 Alan Wayne Shelton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 2004 Father: Jay Shelton Mother: Valarie Dilley References: 172
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.2 Donald Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1964 Father: James Donald Rasch Mother: Miriam Brown References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.3 Virginia Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1965 Father: James Donald Rasch Mother: Miriam Brown References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.4 Yvette Lynn Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1967 Father: James Donald Rasch Mother: Miriam Brown aka: Lynn References: 57 135 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.5 Sheila Ann Rasch (Picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.5.1 Garrett Matthew Bunch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1992 Marriage Place: West Plains, Missouri Father: Kevin Matthew Bunch Mother: Sheila Ann Rasch References: 144
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.3.5.2 Dylan Jacob Bunch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1995 Marriage Place: West Plains, Missouri Father: Kevin Matthew Bunch Mother: Sheila Ann Rasch References: 144
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.4 Robert Earl Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.4.1 Thomas E. Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.3.4.2 Robert E. Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1965 Birth Place: Pontiac, Michigan Father: Robert Earl Rasch Mother: Donna Folster References: 57 168
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.4 Frank Allen Rasch Jr. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5 Mary Evangeline Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.1 Mary Louise Buffler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.1.1 George Matthew Wilson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.2 Joseph Frank Buffler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.2.1 Carolyn Elizabeth Buffler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.2.1.1 Marshall Todd McGarity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1996 Father: Todd McGarity Mother: Carolyn Elizabeth Buffler References: 30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.5.2.2 Joseph Michael Buffler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.6 William Howard Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.7 Agnes Elizabeth Rasch (pictures) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.7.1 Michele Ann Shapiro (Picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.7.1.1 Matthew Allen Gitlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.7.1.2 Peter Jeremiah Gitlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8 Charles Watson Rasch (picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 2 3 6 9 12 23 46 47 95q
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1 Carolyn Dianne Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1.1 James Edwin Lyle IV ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 14 46 89
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1.1.1 John Templeton Lyle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 2000 Father: James Edwin Lyle IV Mother: Catherine Elaine Medlin References: 89
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1.1.2 Andrew Roland Lyle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 2000 Father: James Edwin Lyle IV Mother: Catherine Elaine Medlin References: 89
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1.2 Natalie Dianne Lyle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.1.3 Alison Elizabeth Lyle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 46 89
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.2 Charles Watson Rasch Jr. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.2.1 Ashley Lynn Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.8.2.2 Andrew Watson Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.11.9 Dorothy Margaret Rasch (picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 3 9 76 Follow the Conde family line here

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