Minnie Wilhelmina Neuendorf1

(November 2, 1889 - December 19, 1974)
Minnie Wilhelmina Neuendorf|b. Nov 2, 1889\nd. Dec 19, 1974|p145.htm|August Neuendorf (Neidorft)|b. Jan 31, 1848\nd. Apr 5, 1917|p138.htm|Frances Fischer|b. Dec 1, 1850\nd. Mar 30, 1939|p139.htm|Gotlieb Neuendorf|b. about 1823|p151.htm|Wilhelmine Schulz|b. Oct 9, 1823\nd. Dec 12, 1914|p152.htm|Frank (I) Fischer|b. about 1815|p140.htm|Agnes Zastoupel|b. about 1817|p141.htm|

Relationship=Aunt of Janet Grace Neuendorf.
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of Wilhel Neuendorf.
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of Michael Schulz.
Relationship=Granddaughter of Frank (I) Fischer.
Richard Kreuger and Minnie Neuendorf Wedding Portrait, Mabel Dreps, Adeline Prochnow, Emil Kreuger and Herman Neuendorf standing
     Minnie Wilhelmina Neuendorf was born on Saturday, November 2, 1889 in Oakdale Township, Monroe County, Wisconsin, daughter of August Neuendorf (Neidorft) and Frances Fischer.2,1

Minnie married Richard Rudolph Krueger, son of Frederick Krueger and Pauline W. Leege, on December 8, 1909, at the home of the groom's parents.3

An announcement of Minnie Wilhelmina's and Richard's was made in the Tomah Monitor-Herald and reads as follows --
" A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Fred Krueger on December 8, 1909, when Miss Minnie Neuendorf, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Neuendorf was untied in marriage with Mr. Richard R. Krueger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krueger, both parties being from the town of Oakdale. The bride was attended by Miss Mable Dreps of Tomah, and Miss Adeline Prochnow, a cousin. Herman Neuendorf a brother of the bride, and Mr. Emil Krueger attended as best man. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of cream colored serge, and carried white carnations and smilax.

"At 3:30 the bridal party entered the parlor and took their places beneath a bell beautifully decorated by smilax where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kitzki of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tomah, in the presence of about a hundred invited guests. After the many hearty congratulations, the party then accompanied by the guests, repaired to the dining room where all partook of a bountiful dinner served by five of the young ladies who were tastefully attired in white and wore pink carnations. A very enjoyable time was spent during which Miss Adeline Prochnow rendered an enacted recitation befitting the occasion, in honor of the bride and groom.

"The young couple were among the most highly respected of Bear Creek's young people, both being reared in that vicinity and having a large circle of friends. The will make their home on the groom's mother's farm six miles east of this city. Their friends will join the Monitor-Herald in wishing them a long life, happiness and prosperity."4


After their marriage they lived with his mother for four years.5

About 1914 they purchased a farm one mile from his mother's home where they farmed until he died August 24, 1943.5

Minnie died on Thursday, December 19, 1974 at the Continental Manor in Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, Wisconsin. She was 85 years old.3 She was buried on December 23, 1974 next to her husband at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin.3
Mrs. Emma Waltman and Mrs. Minnie Krueger
Neuendorf Sisters

Children of Minnie Wilhelmina Neuendorf and Richard Rudolph Krueger

Citations

  1. [S13] Monroe County Wisconsin Heritage Book Commitee, compiler, Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book (n.p.: Taylor Publishing Company, 1984), #150. Hereinafter cited as Monroe Co, WI Heritage Book. Order from Monroe County Local History Room, Monroe County Heritage Book, Rt 2 Box 21, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656.
  2. [S37] Alice M. Prochnow, Prochnow, Krueger, Neuendorf, Bungert 1790? - 1984 (3833 N Fairview Av, Tucson, AZ 85705-2206: Alice Prochnow, 1984), p. 43c. Hereinafter cited as Prochnow Family History.
  3. [S37] Alice M. Prochnow, Prochnow, Krueger, Neuendorf, Bungert 1790? - 1984 (3833 N Fairview Av, Tucson, AZ 85705-2206: Alice Prochnow, 1984), p. 43, 43c. Hereinafter cited as Prochnow Family History.
  4. [S37] Alice M. Prochnow, Prochnow, Krueger, Neuendorf, Bungert 1790? - 1984 (3833 N Fairview Av, Tucson, AZ 85705-2206: Alice Prochnow, 1984), p. 37. Hereinafter cited as Prochnow Family History.
  5. [S37] Alice M. Prochnow, Prochnow, Krueger, Neuendorf, Bungert 1790? - 1984 (3833 N Fairview Av, Tucson, AZ 85705-2206: Alice Prochnow, 1984), p. 38. Hereinafter cited as Prochnow Family History.
 


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