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Lewis Mark Pennewitt

M, #129812, b. April 1865, d. 16 December 1941
Pedigree Link

Family: Effie J. Fudge (b. May 1872, d. 1940)

DaughterBernice Berdenia Pennewitt (b. 15 May 1902, d. 26 November 1990)

Biography

Lewis Mark Pennewitt was born in April 1865 in Greene Co. (probably), OH.1 He married Effie J. Fudge on 7 August 1892 in Greene Co., OH. He died on 16 December 1941 in Xenia, Greene Co., OH.
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Citations

  1. [S525] Beavercreek Twp., Dist. 078, sheet 204B, Dwelling 189, Family 199, 1900 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1272; FHL #1241272.

Effie J. Fudge

F, #129813, b. May 1872, d. 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: Lewis Mark Pennewitt (b. April 1865, d. 16 December 1941)

DaughterBernice Berdenia Pennewitt (b. 15 May 1902, d. 26 November 1990)

Biography

Effie J. Fudge was born in May 1872 in Greene Co. (probably), OH.1 She married Lewis Mark Pennewitt on 7 August 1892 in Greene Co., OH. She died in 1940. She was buried in 1940 in Beavercreek Township Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #63587471.
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Citations

  1. [S525] Xenia, Dist. 0098, sheet 8B, Dwelling 169, Family 195, 1900 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1272; FHL #1241272.

Harry A. Roberts

M, #129814, b. about 1880, d. before 1964
Pedigree Link

Family: Grace Alvin Hoffman (b. April 1884, d. 22 July 1964)

DaughterMargaret Katherine Roberts+ (b. 4 April 1912, d. 20 January 2003)

Biography

Harry A. Roberts was born about 1880 in Pennsylvania. He married Grace Alvin Hoffman on 6 April 1911 in Clark Co., OH. He died before 1964.
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Grace Alvin Hoffman

F, #129815, b. April 1884, d. 22 July 1964
Pedigree Link

Family: Harry A. Roberts (b. about 1880, d. before 1964)

DaughterMargaret Katherine Roberts+ (b. 4 April 1912, d. 20 January 2003)

Biography

Grace Alvin Hoffman was born in April 1884 in Ohio. She married Harry A. Roberts on 6 April 1911 in Clark Co., OH. She died on 22 July 1964 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She was buried in July 1964 in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH.
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Mary Eileen McBee

F, #129817, b. 21 March 1924, d. 2005

Parents

FatherJesse McBee (b. 10 October 1890, d. 9 December 1969)
MotherEsther M. Burns (b. about 1906, d. 29 November 1950)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Eileen McBee was born on 21 March 1924. She married Howard William Young, son of Howard William Young and Honora H. Birtle, on 20 August 1947 in Clark Co., OH. Mary Eileen McBee died in 2005.
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Jesse McBee

M, #129818, b. 10 October 1890, d. 9 December 1969
Pedigree Link

Family: Esther M. Burns (b. about 1906, d. 29 November 1950)

DaughterMary Eileen McBee (b. 21 March 1924, d. 2005)

Biography

Jesse McBee was born on 10 October 1890 in Pike Co., OH. He married Esther M. Burns about 1923, Jesse was first married to Ora Blanche West in 1912 in Pike County, Ohio. She died 29 NOV 1920. He later remarried to Mabel Merrit in Indiana in 1955. He died on 9 December 1969 in Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH. He was buried in December 1969 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #57084895.
Jesse McBee lived in 1955 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
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Esther M. Burns

F, #129819, b. about 1906, d. 29 November 1950
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse McBee (b. 10 October 1890, d. 9 December 1969)

DaughterMary Eileen McBee (b. 21 March 1924, d. 2005)

Biography

Esther M. Burns was born about 1906 in Ohio. She married Jesse McBee about 1923, Jesse was first married to Ora Blanche West in 1912 in Pike County, Ohio. She died 29 NOV 1920. He later remarried to Mabel Merrit in Indiana in 1955. She died on 29 November 1950. She was buried in December 1950 in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #57139207.
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Matthew Birtle

M, #129820, b. January 1849, d. 4 January 1933
Pedigree Link

Family: Catharine Coyne (b. 14 March 1868, d. 24 December 1931)

DaughterHonora H. Birtle+ (b. 7 December 1900, d. 24 February 1952)

Biography

Matthew Birtle was born in January 1849 in Cumbria, England. He married Catharine Coyne. He died on 4 January 1933 in Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH. He was buried in January 1933 in Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #108768690.
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Catharine Coyne

F, #129821, b. 14 March 1868, d. 24 December 1931
Pedigree Link

Family: Matthew Birtle (b. January 1849, d. 4 January 1933)

DaughterHonora H. Birtle+ (b. 7 December 1900, d. 24 February 1952)

Biography

Catharine Coyne was born on 14 March 1868 in Clark Co., OH. She married Matthew Birtle. She died on 24 December 1931 in Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH. She was buried in December 1931 in Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #108768568.
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Mabel F. Young

F, #129822, b. 6 February 1908, d. 20 December 1973

Parents

FatherJohn William Young (b. 20 January 1874, d. 13 March 1957)
MotherMyrtle V. Morgan (b. 14 November 1881, d. 27 February 1963)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mabel F. Young was born on 6 February 1908 in Greene Co., OH. She died on 20 December 1973 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mabel Young

Services for Miss Mabel F. Young, 65, of 1114 Burl St., Springfield, who died Thursday evening, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Fairborn, by the Rev. Merlin Gindlesperger. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Miss Young, found dead in her car in the Park Shopping Center, Springfield, according to the Clark County coroner's office, died of apparent natural causes. She was born in Greene County Feb. 6, 1908, to John W. and Myrtle V. Morgan Young. Retired, she had been a telephone operator for the Duane Answering Service, Springfield.

Survivors include two brothers, Floyd E. and Harry F. Young of Springfield; a niece, Mrs. Avery Lambert, and a nephew, Robert R. Young.

Published in the Xenia Daily Gazette on Saturday, December 22, 1973.

She was buried in December 1973 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #75868081.
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Floyd Ellsworth Young1

M, #129823, b. 12 September 1905, d. 12 February 1975

Parents

FatherJohn William Young (b. 20 January 1874, d. 13 March 1957)
MotherMyrtle V. Morgan (b. 14 November 1881, d. 27 February 1963)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Floyd Ellsworth Young was born on 12 September 1905.1 He married Virginia Belle Rohrer on 24 October 1950 in Clark Co., OH. He died on 12 February 1975 in Community Hospital, Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
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Citations

  1. [S1359] Springfield Ward 1, Dist. 45, sheet 11B, Dwelling 251, Family 207, 1920 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1353-4; FHL #1821353-4.

Harry F. Young1

M, #129824, b. 1910, d. 30 June 1978

Parents

FatherJohn William Young (b. 20 January 1874, d. 13 March 1957)
MotherMyrtle V. Morgan (b. 14 November 1881, d. 27 February 1963)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Harry F. Young was born in 1910.1 He died on 30 June 1978 in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was buried in July 1978 in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #137976816.
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Citations

  1. [S1359] Springfield Ward 1, Dist. 45, sheet 11B, Dwelling 251, Family 207, 1920 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1353-4; FHL #1821353-4.

Harold Lenley Harger

M, #129826, b. 4 March 1918, d. 23 August 2008

Parents

FatherGrover Dale Harger (b. 11 January 1892, d. 30 November 1963)
MotherNellie Mabel Johnson (b. 15 December 1893, d. 11 April 1948)
Pedigree Link

Family: Pauline Lois Zimmerman (b. 4 June 1919, d. 9 August 2002)

DaughterJoann Beth Harger+ (b. 29 August 1943, d. 24 July 2015)
DaughterPatricia Lynn Harger
SonThomas Henry Harger
SonJames Robert Harger

Biography

Harold Lenley Harger was born on 4 March 1918 in Benton Co., IA. He married Pauline Lois Zimmerman, daughter of Otto Joseph Zimmerman and Minnie E. Wieneke, on 12 July 1942 in Key Field, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS,

The Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois); Tuesday, 21 July 1942; Page 11; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Zimmerman of Pana announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Pauline, to Pvt. Harold L. Harger, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Their wedding took place on July 12, in the chapel at Key Field, Meridian, Miss., where private Harger is stationed. Attendants were Mary Alice Whitman of Tully, New York, and Private Carl V. Fellers, Pana. The couple will reside in Meridian.

Harold Lenley Harger died on 23 August 2008 in Des Peres, St. Louis Co., MO,

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 26 August 2008; Page 13; (Newspapers.com):

Harold L. Harger, 90, a longtime resident of Des Peres, MO, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008.

Harold was born March 4, 1918, in Benton County, IA, the son of Grover and Nellie Harger. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1936 and Cedar Rapids Business College in 1939. He enlisted in the Army in 1942, attended Officer Candidate School, and served in Europe until December 1945 as a First Lieutenant in the 398th Quartermaster Truck Company. He married Pauline Zimmerman, his wife of 60 years, on July 12, 1942.

After high school, Harold worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during The Depression under the Iowa National Guard. He was a salesman for Wilson Meat Co. for several years. After his military service he obtained his private pilot's license on the GI Bill. In 1949, he was employed as a salesman for Allied Mills, Inc., a position he held until his retirement in 1983. Harold was a hard worker, dependable and honest, and enjoyed his work. He received many honors for outstanding performance as a salesman, including the Pacesetter Award in 1976. He made many lasting friendships from those he met in his work.

Harold enjoyed traveling and made regular trips with his family as their children were growing up. After he retired, he and Pauline wintered in their travel trailer in Florida and South Texas for many years. They traveled extensively across the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and visited friends and family from coast-to- coast. He also returned to Europe with an Army buddy and their wives to revisit places they had seen during World War II. After Pauline suffered a severe stroke in 1989 and became disabled, Harold cared for her at home for 11 years. He loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his home, and his friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, carpentry projects, growing tomatoes, flying, and travel. Harold was a very social person: he was a member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church, Kirkwood Masonic Lodge 484, and the St. Louis Shrine.

Harold is survived by his children, Joann Bender of Iowa City, IA, Patricia Bax of Des Peres, MO, Thomas (Barbara) of Albuquerque, NM, and James (Karen) of Rockford, IL; his sister, Annabell Weaver of Cedar Rapids, IA; his brother, Verle Harger of Bellflower, CA; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pauline (Zimmerman) Harger in 2002; his brother, Orland Harger in 1995; and his grandson, Bret David Bender in 2007.

Visitation will be at Kirkwood United Methodist Church, 210 W. Adams, Kirkwood, MO, on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 4 PM, followed immediately by the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold's memory to Kirkwood United Methodist Church, St. John's Hospice, or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, St. Louis.

He was buried in August 2008 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #29339430.
Harold Lenley Harger lived in 1942 in Linn Co., IA. He began military service on 4 April 1942 in Fort Des Moines, Lee Co., IA, WW II service, enlisted. He lived between 1947 and 1948 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. He lived between 1995 and 2007 in St. Louis Co., MO.
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Verle Deen Harger

M, #129827, b. 29 May 1930, d. 29 June 2012

Parents

FatherGrover Dale Harger (b. 11 January 1892, d. 30 November 1963)
MotherNellie Mabel Johnson (b. 15 December 1893, d. 11 April 1948)
Pedigree Link

Family: Virginia E. Caster (d. before June 2012)

DaughterRebecca Joan Harger+ (b. 1 January 1952, d. 13 July 1988)
SonVerle Deen Harger, Jr.+

Biography

Verle Deen Harger was born on 29 May 1930 in Urbana, Benton Co., IA. He married Virginia E. Caster. He and Virginia E. Caster were divorced in November 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Su Yon Lee on 24 November 1972 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He and Su Yon Lee were divorced in June 1973 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 29 June 2012 in Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., CA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Harger, Verle Dean

Verle Dean Harger, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died June 29, 2012, in Bellflower, Calif., after a long illness. Services were held today at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Calif.

Verle was born to Grover and Nellie (Johnson) Harger on May 29, 1930, in the back of his parent’s grocery store in Urbana, lowa. During the Depression his parents moved to a farm where he attended a one-room schoolhouse. His family later moved to Cedar Rapids and he graduated in 1946 from Wilson High School.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Rebecca Burner; and brothers, Orland and Harold Harger.

He is survived by a son, Verle Tom Harger (Daneen) of Parker, Colo.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Annabell Weaver of Cedar Rapids.

Verle had a tire company in Wilmington, Calif., supplying tires to trucks stranded on the highway. He had this business until he retired.

Verle loved his Lord and considered everyone he met a friend. He was generous to a fault.

Any memorials may be sent to the Verle Harger Memorial Fund, Box 66, Marion, IA 52302.

Condolences can be sent to www.fairhavenmemorial.com.

Published in The Gazette July 3, 2012.

He was buried in July 2012 in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, Findagrave #92961871.
Verle Deen Harger lived in 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. He and Su Yon Lee were divorced on 6 March 1980 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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Virginia E. Caster

F, #129829, d. before June 2012
Pedigree Link

Family: Verle Deen Harger (b. 29 May 1930, d. 29 June 2012)

DaughterRebecca Joan Harger+ (b. 1 January 1952, d. 13 July 1988)
SonVerle Deen Harger, Jr.+

Biography

Virginia E. Caster married Verle Deen Harger, son of Grover Dale Harger and Nellie Mabel Johnson. Virginia E. Caster and Verle Deen Harger were divorced in November 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died before June 2012

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 03 July 2012; Page M8; (Newspapers.com):

Verle Dean Harger, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died June 29, 2012, in Bellflower, Calif., after a long illness. Services were held today at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Calif.

Verle was born to Grover and Nellie (Johnson) Harger on may 29, 1930, in the back of his parent's grocery store in Urbana, Iowa. During the Depression his parents moved to a farm where he attended a one-room schoolhouse. His family later moved to Cedar Rapids and he graduated in 1946 from Wilson High School.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Rebecca Burner; and brothers, Orland and Harold Harger.

He is survived by a son, Verle Tom Harger (Daneen) of Parker, Colo.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Annabell Weaver of Cedar Rapids.

Verle had a tire company in Wilmington, Calif., supplying tires to trucks stranded on the highway. he had this business until he retired.

Verle loved his Lord and considered everyone he met a friend. He was generous to a fault.

Any memorials may be sent to the Verle Harger

Memorial Fund, Box 66, Marion, IA 52302.

Condolences can be sent to

www.fairhavenmemorial.com.

Virginia E. Caster lived in 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Note: Possibly the Virginia Caster born about 1932, listed in Burlington, Iowa high school yearbooks.
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Rebecca Joan Harger

F, #129830, b. 1 January 1952, d. 13 July 1988

Parents

FatherVerle Deen Harger (b. 29 May 1930, d. 29 June 2012)
MotherVirginia E. Caster (d. before June 2012)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dale E. Burner

SonDale Eynon Burner

Biography

Rebecca Joan Harger was born on 1 January 1952 in Iowa. She married Dale E. Burner on 10 August 1971 in Orange Co., CA, Dale was previsously married to Jeannine L. Merrill in 1966, and divorced in FEB 1970. She died on 13 July 1988 in Orange Co., CA.
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Ronald L. Kreitzer

M, #129837, b. 1 September 1953, d. 3 May 2009
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ronald L. Kreitzer was born on 1 September 1953 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Vicki Lynn Beilharz, daughter of Francis Eugene Beilharz and Eleanor Irene Worley, on 19 August 1978 in Montgomery Co., OH. Ronald L. Kreitzer died on 3 May 2009 in West Carrollton, Montgomery Co., OH. He was buried in May 2009 in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #62608247.
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