Fifth Generation



35. William Henry5 Gottsch (Frederick Charles J.4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Bennington, Nebraska July 21, 1896. William died September 19, 1989 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, at 93 years of age. His body was interred September 26, 1989 in Bennington, Nebraska.

William Henry married Grace Timperley in Bennington, Nebraska, 1917. Grace was born in Bennington, Nebraska November 27, 1895. Grace died April 23, 1974 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred April 26, 1974 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Note: William Henry was a gifted athlete as a young man. He played professional baseball for Bennington, Ne. He also was a professional boxer, once fighting the mid-west champion for the title. During the fight his nose was broken and he lost on a decision. He was a avid hunter and fisherman, taking trips to Canada to fish.

William Henry was one of the finest finish carpenters in the mid-west area, having worked on a number of buildings and homes in the Omaha area. For all the positive things about him, he was a very bitter and hateful person. He refused to speak to his own daughter, Alice, for many years. When he decided to start speaking to her, he quit speaking to his grandson. Prior to his death he repented, it seems this was how he chose to channel his hatefulness.

William Henry and Grace Timperley Gottsch divorced in the mid 1950's. Neither chose to remarry.

William Henry Gottsch and Grace Timperley had the following children:

    + 88 i. Alice E.6 Gottsch, was born March 24, 1918.

    + 89 ii. William Charles Fred Gottsch, was born September 2, 1923.


36. Charles5 Misfeldt (Adele4 Gottsch, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Douglas County, Nebraska April 30, 1890. Charles died October 29, 1966 in Blair, Nebraska, at 76 years of age. His body was interred November 1966 in Washington County, Nebraska.

Charles married Helena Valentine Rasmussen in Washington County, Nebraska, May 10, 1922. Helena was born in Oklahoma February 14, 1898. Helena died February 9, 1974 in Nebraska, at 75 years of age. Her body was interred February 1974 in Washington, Nebraska.

Charles Misfeldt and Helena Valentine Rasmussen had the following children:

    + 90 i. Norman Charles6 Misfeldt, was born February 1, 1923.

    + 91 ii. Margorie Mae Misfeldt, was born May 23, 1927.

    + 92 iii. Henrietta Jenn Misfeldt, was born November 25, 1927.

    + 93 iv. Alice Lavonne Misfeldt, was born March 9, 1931.

    + 94 v. Melvin Henry Misfeldt, was born January 15, 1933.

    + 95 vi. Ivan Gale Misfeldt, was born December 31, 1936.

    + 96 vii. Genene Audrey Misfeldt, was born July 8, 1938.

    + 97 viii. Mary Lou Misfeldt, was born October 30, 1944.


41. Roma5 Gottsch (Benhart Henry4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Nebraska.

Roma married twice. She married Leroy Engel in Nebraska, 1930. Leroy was born 1910. Leroy died 1935 in Nebraska, at 25 years of age. His body was interred 1935 in Bennington, Nebraska. She married Denton "Bud" Dresher in Nebraska, 1937.

Roma Gottsch and Leroy Engel had the following child:

+ 98 i. Richard6 Engel.


43. Arthur Hans Henry5 Gottsch (Benhart Henry4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Bennington, Nebraska March 8, 1897. Arthur died November 13, 1994 in Elkhorn, Nebraska, at 97 years of age.

Arthur Hans Henry married Mary Huber in Nebraska, 1919.

Arthur Hans Henry Gottsch and Mary Huber had the following children:

    99 i. Pearl6 Gottsch.

    + 100 ii. Opal Mylet Gottsch, was born March 12, 1919.

    + 101 iii. Arthur Lavern "Bud" Gottsch, was born 1920.

    + 102 iv. Bernard George "Pat" Gottsch, was born 1925.

    + 103 v. Robert Glenn Gottsch, was born September 10, 1926.

    + 104 vi. Betty Jean Gottsch, was born January 25, 1928.

    + 105 vii. Virgil James Gottsch, was born December 28, 1932.

    + 106 viii. Rosemary Ann Gottsch, was born February 3, 1935.

    + 107 ix. Lyle Ray "Barney" Gottsch, was born 1936.


44. Charles Julius5 Gottsch (Benhart Henry4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Washington County, Nebraska October 19, 1898. Charles died September 17, 1985 in Blair, Nebraska, at 86 years of age. His body was interred September 1985 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Charles Julius married Ruth Leota French in Bennington, Nebraska, October 20, 1926. Ruth was born in Nebraska July 18, 1901. Ruth died October 22, 1998 in Nebraska, at 97 years of age. Her body was interred October 1998 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Charles Julius Gottsch and Ruth Leota French had the following children:

    + 108 i. Charles Thomas French6 Gottsch ,was born November 23, 1934.

    + 109 ii. Sharon Kay Gottsch, was born October 25, 1937.


45. Ben Alfred5 Gottsch (Benhart Henry4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Washington, Nebraska September 17, 1900. Ben died August 5, 1993 in St. Ansgar, Iowa, at 92 years of age. His body was interred August 9, 1993 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ben Alfred married Florence Blanche Timperley in Bennington, Nebraska, September 22, 1926. Florence was born in Irvington, Nebraska August 20, 1907. Florence died May 14, 1984 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 76 years of age. Her body was interred May 1983 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ben Alfred Gottsch and Florence Blanche Timperley had the following children:

    110 i. Barbara6 Gottsch, was born in Nebraska. She married Paul Moran in Nebraska.

    + 111 ii. Janice Lavonne Gottsch, was born October 27, 1927.


47. Harlan5 Gottsch (Benhart Henry4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Nebraska November 26, 1913. Harlan died November 27, 1986 in Nebraska, at 73 years of age. His body was interred December 1986 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Harlan married Lola Rosenbaum in Nebraska, 1934. Lola was born March 30, 1916. Lola died December 10, 1980 in Nebraska, at 64 years of age. Her body was interred December 1980 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Harlan Gottsch and Lola Rosenbaum had the following children:

    112 i. Cheryl6 Gottsch.

    + 113 ii. Duane Leroy Gottsch.

    114 iii. Karen Gottsch.

    + 115 iv. Mervyn R. Gottsch, was born July 19, 1935.


57. Wilfred William5 Gottsch (Charles Otto4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Nebraska October 29, 1912. Wilfred died March 7, 1992 in Fremont, Nebraska, at 79 years of age. His body was interred March 1992 in Bennington, Nebraska.

Wilfred William married Erma D. Fedde in Nebraska, March 6, 1935. Erma was born November 2, 1912. Erma died October 19, 2001 in Fremont, Nebraska, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred October 19, 2001 in Bennington, Nebraska.

Wilfred William Gottsch and Erma D. Fedde had the following child:

    + 116 i. Jacquelyn Marie6 Gottsch, was born December 31, 1935.


59. Gloria5 Gottsch (Charles Otto4, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Nebraska July 11, 1921.

Gloria married Merlin C. Miller May 1, 1943. Merlin was born April 1, 1919. Merlin died December 26, 1986 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 67 years of age.

Gloria Gottsch and Merlin C. Miller had the following child:

    + 117 i. Leon Merlin "Butch"6 Miller, was born March 22, 1945.


64. George5 Misfeldt (Margaret4 Gottsch, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Washington, Nebraska on The Family Farm May 24, 1906. George died January 26, 1995 in Fremont, Nebraska, at 88 years of age. His body was interred January 1995 in Washington, Nebraska.

George married twice. He married Verna Ann Knudsen in Kennard, Nebraska, June 3, 1931. Verna was born in Kennard, Nebraska February 11, 1906. Verna died February 5, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 65 years of age. Her body was interred February 1972 in Washington, Nebraska. He married Marjorie Dahl Stienert in Fremont, Nebraska, January 5, 1975.

George Misfeldt and Verna Ann Knudsen had the following children:

    + 118 i. Daryl Dean6 Misfeldt, was born September 4, 1932.

    + 119 ii. LeMara Jean Misfeldt, was born June 14, 1935.


65. Harold5 Misfeldt (Margaret4 Gottsch, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Washington, Nebraska on The Family Farm April 7, 1909. Harold died May 8, 1986 in Nebraska, at 77 years of age. His body was interred May 1986 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Harold married Irma E. Jeppesen in Nebraska, 1926. Irma was born January 19, 1906. Irma died May 28, 1989 in Kennard, Nebraska, at 83 years of age. Her body was interred June 1989 in Kennard, Nebraska.

Harold Misfeldt and Irma E. Jeppesen had the following child:

    120 i. Sue Ann6 Misfeldt, was born in Nebraska August 1942. Sue died August 1942 in Nebraska, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred August 1942 in Kennard, Nebraska.


66. Ellen "Toots"5 Misfeldt (Margaret4 Gottsch, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Washington, Nebraska on The Family Farm June 30, 1911. Ellen died January 14, 1991 in Lomita, California, at 79 years of age.

Ellen "Toots married Rick Rickter 1931.

Ellen "Toots" Misfeldt and Rick Rickter had the following children:

    121 i. Rick6 Rickter.

    122 ii. Mary Rickter.


71. Robert William5 Winterburn (Amanda4 Gottsch, Catherina Carolina3 Jansen, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Omaha, Nebraska January 21, 1913.

Robert William married Louise Christeansen.

Robert William Winterburn and Louise Christeansen had the following children:

    123 i. Gayle6 Winterburn, was born 1943.

    124 ii. Barbara Winterburn, was born 1948.

    125 iii. Joanne Winterburn, was born 1952.


73. Dorothy5 Melton (Anna4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born Nebraska.

Dorothy married Henry Dierks.

Dorothy Melton and Henry Dierks had the following child:

    + 126 i. Carol5 Dierks .


74. Harvey5 Melton (Anna4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born Nebraska. Harvey died in Denver, Colorado.

He married Vivian Paulson.

Harvey Melton and Vivian Paulson had the following children:

    127 i. Patricia5 Melton.

    128 ii. Judy Melton.


77. Myron "Bud"5 Melton (Anna4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born Nebraska 1910. Myron died 1946 in Nebraska at 36 years of age. His body was interred 1946 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

Myron "Bud" married Verona Unknown.

Myron "Bud" Melton and Verona Unknown had the following child:

    129 i. Sandra5 Melton.


78. John William5 Nichols (Wilhelmenia "Minnie"4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Omaha, Nebraska April 14, 1907. John died May 18, 1981 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 74 years of age.

John William married Ella Croft in Omaha, Nebraska, November 16, 1935. Ella was born in Omaha, Nebraska October 5, 1902. Ella was the daughter of Henry Croft and Polly A. Butterfield. Ella died October 4, 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 88 years of age.

John William Nichols and Ella Croft had the following child:

    + 130 i. Shirley6 Nichols.


79. Elaine M.5 Nichols (Wilhelmenia "Minnie"4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born in Omaha, Nebraska 1908.

Elaine M. married William Wagner.

Elaine M. Nichols and William Wagner had the following child:

    131 i. Jerry Anne6 Wagner.


80. Wesley Kenneth5 Nichols (Wilhelmenia "Minnie"4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1)was born in Omaha, Nebraska February 26, 1911. Wesley died March 8, 1977 in Long Beach, California, at 66 years of age.

Wesley Kenneth married Helen Louise Stevens August 4, 1939. Helen was born in Iowa April 18, 1916. Helen was the daughter of George Lawrence Stevens and Lucille B. Caughlan. Helen died May 10, 1993 in Long Beach, California, at 77 years of age.

Wesley Kenneth Nichols and Helen Louise Stevens had the following children:

    + 132 i. Terry Elaine6 Nichols.

    + 133 ii. Diana Mae Nichols, was born June 28, 1936.


83. Margaret5 Paulsen (Martha4 Jansen, Wilhelm Friedrich3, Detlef Friedrich2, Jochim1) was born January 19, 1914 in Washington County, Nebraska.

She married Melvin Nelsen on April 21, 1937 in Nebraska. Melvin was born May 31, 1909 in Nebraska. Melvin died November 23, 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 62 years of age.

Margaret Paulsen and Melvin Nelsen had the following children:

    + 134 i. Larry5 Nelsen , was born April 16, 1938.

    + 135 ii. Michael Nelsen, was born February 9, 1945.

    + 136 iii. Stephen Nelsen, was born July 16, 1947.