Descendants of Frank BETLACH



First Generation



1. Frank BETLACH, son of Bernard BETLACH and Frantiska(Frances) SCHMITH, was born on May 11, 1859 in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, died on March 27, 1921 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS at age 61, and was buried in March 1921 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS.

General Notes: Stillwater State Prison records
September 4, 2002: The original Stillwater Prison where Frank was incarcerated burned down, arson is the probable cause.
A description of Frank:
Frank was in the Merchant Marine. He was a Lather and a Puppeteer, carving his own puppets. He spoke several languages and wrote scripts and did all the speaking parts himself for the puppet shows he would put on in the Bohemian Flats Circuit.
He was 5' 91/4" tall with dark, curly hair and dark eyes.
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He returned to Minneapolis in 1888 (approx) and wanted a divorce from Jenny. After that, Jenny is listed in the city directories as "widow". Frank ended up in Kansas and married Mary Preyer. I suspect that he married a Theresa Smolik in Illinois before his marriage to Mary Preyer. I have a marriage record for this, and he possibly used his sons name, Frederic to obtain the license. I'm not sure he was divorced from Jenny at this time. I have done a request through Cook County for divorce records and so far have found nothing.

1910 United States Federal Census

Age in 1910: 40
Estimated birth: about 1870 (this is wrong)
Birthplace: Austria
Relation to head of house: Head
Father's birthplace: Austria
Mother's birthplace: Austria
Spouse's name: Mary
Home in 1910: Leoti (WICHITA) KS
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1893
Occupation: Retail Merchant
Household members: Frank, Mary, William, Otto

1920 United States Census
Name: Frank Betlach
Residence: , Wichita, Kansas
Estimated Birth Year: 1860
Age: 60
Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Relationship to Head of House: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Mother's Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Film Number: 1820554
Digital Folder Number: 4300899
Image Number: 00085
Sheet Number: 4
Household:
Frank Betlach M 60y
Mary Betlach F 38y
William Betlach M 14y
Otis Betlach M 13y
Susie Betlach F 9y
Elsie Betlach F 6y

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery. Death Certificate: From the Church in Leoti Kansas. Not an official death certificate Cause of Death: Cancer of the stomach. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #61665856.

Frank married Jenny LITERA, daughter of John LITERA and Mary SCHIMON, on June 25, 1881 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. Jenny was born on May 16, 1865 in Prague, Bohemia, died on May 12, 1925 in LittleFalls(MORRISON)MN at age 59, and was buried on May 15, 1925 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

Noted events in their marriage were:

Marriage Record: Minnesota Marriage Records
County: Hennepin
Certificate Number: 00170119
Date: June 25, 1881
Groom's Name: BETTACH, Frank
Bride's Name: LITERA, Jennie

Noted events in her life were:

Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Obituary: May 13, 1925, Little Falls Transcript Daily. Obituary II: May 13, 1925, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Obituary III: May 15, 1925, Little Falls Herald. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. WITTLIFF, JENNIE
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1925-MN-008451
Date of Death: 05/12/1925
County of Death: MORRISON
Cause of Death: Lobar pneumonia. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #61595709.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. Unknown BETLACH was born about 1882.

+ 3 M    ii. Jesse William BETLACH was born on August 28, 1883 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on February 26, 1958 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 74, and was buried in February 1958 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

+ 4 M    iii. Frederick E. BETLACH was born on August 26, 1885 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN, died on July 5, 1966 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA at age 80, and was buried in July 1966 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA.

+ 5 M    iv. Unknown BETLACH

Frank next married Theresa SMOLIK *NOT CONFIRMED*, daughter of Joseph SMOLIK and Mary, on January 4, 1890 in Chicago(COOK)IL. Theresa was born in 1870 in Chicago(COOK)IL.

Frank next married Mary Caroline Josephine PREYER, daughter of Jacob PREYER and Rozalia, on June 24, 1904 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS. Mary was born on June 25, 1880 in Piscena, Czech Republic, died on December 11, 1950 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS at age 70, and was buried on December 13, 1950 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS. Another name for Mary was PRAEGER.

Noted events in her life were:

Obituary: Undated, Marienthal(WICHITA)KS. Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery. Cause of Death: Effects of a Stroke. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #37519317.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 6 M    i. William Bartel BETLACH was born on August 16, 1905 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died in October 1948 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS at age 43, and was buried in October 1948 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS.

+ 7 M    ii. Otto BETLACH was born on September 9, 1906 in Kansas, died on November 20, 1985 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS at age 79, and was buried in November 1985 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS.

+ 8 F    iii. Suzanna Magdalene BETLACH was born on May 10, 1910 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on January 24, 2000 in Wakefield(CLAY)KS at age 89, and was buried in January 2000 in Agenda(REPUBLIC)KS.

+ 9 F    iv. Elsie F. BETLACH was born on June 17, 1913 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on February 1, 2003 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX at age 89, and was buried on February 4, 2003 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Unknown BETLACH was born about 1882.

3. Jesse William BETLACH was born on August 28, 1883 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on February 26, 1958 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 74, and was buried in February 1958 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

General Notes: Article about wedding, undated, Minneapolis Paper

Jesse was a commercial artist who designed the Land O Lakes butter carton in 1939...see information about Land O Lakes with Jesse's information.

A description of Jesse said he had dark eyes and black curly hair as a child.

WWI Draft Registration Card
Date of registration September 12, 1918
Folwell Hall, University of Minnesota
Home address: 103 Orlin Avenue SE Minneapolis, Mn
Occupation: Commercial artist, Minnesota Engraving & Color Plate Co.
4th Ave So & 6th St Minneapolis, Mn
Height: medium
Build: medium
Eyes: brown
Hair: brown

1920 Minneapolis City Directory
Betlach, Jesse W., artist 89 S. 10th r 103 Orlin Av.

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Cause of Death: Carcinoma of the stomach. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. BETLACH, JESSE WM.
Date of Birth: 08/28/1883
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: LITERA
certid# 1958-MN-021395
Date of Death: 02/26/1958
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Surname Soundex: B342
Record Number: 1362267
Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #23940031.

Jesse married Elvira Cornelia JERNELL, daughter of Eric Magnus JERNELL and Sophia Jonasdatter ERIKSSON,. Elvira was born on March 27, 1886 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on January 28, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 81, and was buried on February 1, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

Noted events in her life were:

Obituary: February 1968, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Cause of Death: Acute and chronic congestive heart failure, arteriosclerotic heart disease. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. Death Certificate
BETLACH, ELVIRA J.

Date of Birth: 03/27/1886
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: ERIKSSON
certid# 1968-MN-002541
Date of Death: 01/28/1968
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Surname Soundex: B342
Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #23940136.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 10 M    i. Jesse David BETLACH was born on June 13, 1907 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on January 9, 1957 in NewportBeach(ORANGE)CA at age 49, and was buried in January 1957.

+ 11 F    ii. Elvira BETLACH was born on June 10, 1909 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on November 21, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 59, and was buried on November 25, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

+ 12 F    iii. Lois Jeannette BETLACH was born on October 12, 1910 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on July 22, 2004 in Salem(MARION)OR at age 93, and was buried on August 3, 2004 in HappyValley(CLACKAMAS)OR.

+ 13 M    iv. John William BETLACH was born on April 15, 1912 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on December 16, 1927 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN at age 15, and was buried on December 19, 1927 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

4. Frederick E. BETLACH was born on August 26, 1885 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN, died on July 5, 1966 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA at age 80, and was buried in July 1966 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA.

General Notes: A description of Frederick said as a child he had dark eyes and black curly hair.
Became a jeweler in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The business is still operational today, (2003)

WWI Draft Registration Card Date of Registration: September 12, 1918
Home address: 2032 Uptown Avenue So Minneapolis, Mn
Age: 33
Occupation: Jeweler, employed by Max E. Bruhn Jeweler's Exchange Bldg. Minneapolis, Mn
Height: medium
Build: medium
Eyes: brown
Hair: dark
Frederick Betlach: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:Frederick Betlach
State of Issue:California
Date of Birth:Wednesday August 26, 1885
Date of Death:July 1966
Est. Age at Death:80 years, 10 months
Last known residence:
State: California


After he and Buena divorced the second time, Frederick took Marie, Katherine and Vivian and moved to California. Buena stayed in Minnesota with the older children.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Frederic E Betlach
Name:Frederic E Betlach
Social Security #:556147149
Sex:MALE
Birth Date:26 Aug 1885
Birthplace:Minnesota
Death Date:5 Jul 1966
Death Place:Riverside

From: Sandi Ross
Date: 1/31/2011 11:42:57 AM
To: 'Patty Russell'
Subject: RE: burial information

Mr. & Mrs. Betlach are interred in our lawn W, lot 165, graves 1 and 2. There is a headstone marking their grave. Please stop by the office for directions.
Sincerely
Sandi Ross
Olivewood Memorial Park



1920 Minneapolis City Directory
Betlach, Fred E. (Max E. Bruhn (Inc) r 2032 Upton av S.

Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing by Harry Beckwith
Fred Betlach of Betlach Jeweler's in Minneapolis uses the vividness effect in the true story of a diamond ring he created for another local jeweler. According to this story, captured in Betlach's brochure, Betlach's finished ring moved the recipient so deeply that she was still crying and unable to talk several hours after she first saw it. (As further proof that vivid experiences become imprinted in people's memories, people to whom I mention Fred Betlach still ask me, "Is he the jeweler who made that woman cry?")
















Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: Olivewood Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #61663432. Findagrave.com contributor, Mary Ellen Insalato Richter, has fulfilled photo request for Frederick's headstone photo.

Frederick married Buena Belle TALBOT, daughter of Oscar E. TALBOT and Ida JAMES, on November 18, 1915 in (HENNEPIN)MN. The marriage ended in divorce. Buena was born on June 12, 1899 in ND, died on August 15, 2002 in California at age 103, and was buried in August 2002.

Marriage Notes: According to Patricia Quaid Chermak, Frederick and Buena married (1915), divorced (1930's), re-married and then divorced again (1940s).

Noted events in their marriage were:

Marriage Record: Minnesota Marriage Record
County: HENNEPIN
Certificate Number: 01880009
Date: 11/18/1915
Groom's Name: BETLACH, FREDERICK E
Bride's Name: TALBOT, BRENA B

Children from this marriage were:

+ 14 F    i. Bowana Vivian BETLACH was born on August 31, 1916 in Minnesota, died on May 18, 2011 at age 94, and was buried on May 21, 2011.

+ 15 M    ii. Frederick Edward BETLACH was born on November 10, 1921 in Glenlake(HENNEPIN)MN, died on January 11, 1991 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 69, and was buried on January 14, 1991 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

+ 16 F    iii. Marie Maybelle BETLACH was born on November 10, 1921, died in January 2009 at age 87, and was buried in January 2009.

+ 17 F    iv. Katherine BETLACH

+ 18 F    v. Vivian Ida BETLACH

+ 19 F    vi. Barbara BETLACH

Frederick next married Lorraine Callie CRISSINGER, daughter of CRISSINGER, on August 23, 1937 in Watertown(CODINGTON)SD. Lorraine was born on April 3, 1912 in Sherburn(MARTIN)MN, died on April 21, 1993 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA at age 81, and was buried in April 1993 in Riverside(RIVERSIDE)CA. Another name for Lorraine was Loraine.

Noted events in her life were:

Obituary: April 24, 1993, The Press Enterprise. Riverside Loraine Betlach: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA) - April 24, 1993

Deceased Name: Riverside Loraine Betlach

Services for Loraine Callie Betlach, 81, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside. She died Wednesday of heart and lung failure at Riverside Community Hospital.
Burial will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside.
Mrs. Betlach was born in Sherburn, Minn. She lived in Moreno Valley for 40 years before moving to Riverside seven years ago.
She owned and operated Betlach Jewelry in Moreno Valley for 25 years before retiring in 1979.
Mrs. Betlach was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Hemet. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge, Laguna Rebekah Lodge in Perris, and the Taquitz Lodge No. 351.
She is survived by five stepdaughters, Kathy Stewart and Barbara Ramey, both of Simi Valley, Vivian Livesey of Reno, Nev., Marie Chermak of Rancho Mirage, and Bowana Lietzon of Hopkins, Minn., and a sister, Celsa Shoemaker of Everton, Mo.
Edition: RIVERSIDE; MORENO VALLEY
Page: B04 Cemetery: Olivewood Cemetery. Cause of Death: Heart and lung failure. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #61595245. Headstone photo on Findagrave taken by Mary Ellen Insalato-Richter.

Frederick next married Edith L. STOYCK on April 9, 1906 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. Edith was born about 1887.

Noted events in their marriage were:

Marriage Record: Marriage Record (Minnesota)
Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950 for Edith L. Stoyck
Groom's Name:Frederick E. Betlach
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name:Edith L. Stoyck
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date:09 Apr 1906
Marriage Place:Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minneapolis
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:
Bride's Mother's Name:
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M73679-4
System Origin:Minnesota-EASy
Source Film Number:1380447
Reference Number:b 115 p 104

5. Unknown BETLACH

6. William Bartel BETLACH was born on August 16, 1905 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died in October 1948 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS at age 43, and was buried in October 1948 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS. Another name for William was BETLACK.

General Notes: Billy started spelling his last name Betlack in high school because he was tired of people misspelling it.

The Fleagle Gang - Betrayed by a Fingerprint - Written by N T Betz
Posted on October 19, 2010 by admin
Roaring 20 renegade Jake Fleagle ripped a nation with his crime spree, honed crime investigations for the prospect, and sent an innocent community in Southeastern Colorado into self imposed isolation for years to come. Recovery was extended and tedious, and yet, survival instincts run deep in this Pioneer Community locate on the Santa Fe Train along the Arkansas River. Tom Betz reveals the investigation, the event, and the community that stumped a nation.

NOTE from Brad Simon: These people spent some time at William and Helen's house.
True crime from the roaring 20s based on the murder of four men involved in a brazen daylight bank robbery in Colorado.The case hinges on a single fingerprint found on a murdered doctor's car, and the fledgling Federal Bureau of Identification and the new boss J. Edgar Hoover play a crucial role in turning the fingerprint into solid evidence used to find, arrest and convict members of the Fleagle Gang.The Fleagle Gang robbed banks and trains in Kansas, Colorado, Oregon and California of over $1 million in the 10 years they operated.Three gang members were hung at the Colorado Penitentiary a little over two years after committing the Colorado bank robbery. The fourth was trapped and shot on a train in Branson, Mo. by postal inspectors and detectives from several states.Cartoonist Al Capp used one of the gang to create his character Evil Eye Fleagle in the Lil Abner cartoon strip and Broadway show. Cartoonist Carl Barks used the Fleagle Gang as the inspiration for The Beagle Boys who have tormented Donald Duck since 1951.

William Betlach: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:William Betlach
State of Issue:Kansas
Date of Birth:Wednesday August 16, 1905
Date of Death:October 1948
Est. Age at Death:43 years, 1 months

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery. Cause of Death: Poisoning. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #37522066.

William married Helen Rose KREITZER, daughter of Aloysius A. KREITZER and Anna Katherine DREHER, in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS. Helen was born on December 20, 1907 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on May 31, 1978 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS at age 70, and was buried in June 1978 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS.

Noted events in her life were:

Cemetery: St. Mary's Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #37522144.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 20 F    i. Juanita Mae BETLACH

+ 21 F    ii. Connie BETLACH was born on April 7, 1933 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS, died on December 18, 2000 in Lawrence(DOUGLAS)KS at age 67, and was buried on December 21, 2000 in Lawrence(DOUGLAS)KS.

+ 22 F    iii. Twila Jean BETLACH

+ 23 M    iv. William Joseph BETLACH was born on September 26, 1938 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on June 16, 1971 in Wichita(SEDGWICK)KS at age 32, and was buried in June 1971 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS.

+ 24 F    v. Ruth Elaine BETLACH

+ 25 F    vi. Yvonne BETLACH

7. Otto BETLACH was born on September 9, 1906 in Kansas, died on November 20, 1985 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS at age 79, and was buried in November 1985 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS.

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: Leoti Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #49609042.

Otto married Ruth Evelyn GARNES, daughter of Robert GARNES and Emma SANDERSON, in December 1939 in Cimarron. Ruth was born on January 1, 1921 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS, died on February 21, 2010 in Wichita(SEDGWICK)KS at age 89, and was buried in February 2010 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS.

Noted events in her life were:

Obituary: February 25, 2010, Garden City Telegram. Ruth Evelyn Betlack, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Wichita County Long Term Care in Leoti.
She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Leoti, the only child of Robert "Sumner" and Emma Sanderson Garnes. She loved school and music, studied hard and was named valedictorian of the 1939 graduating class of Wichita County High School in Leoti. After graduation, she worked as a switchboard operator in Leoti until her marriage to Otto Betlack in December 1939 in Cimarron. They made their home in Leoti for all of their married life except for a few years on an Oregon mink ranch. He died Nov. 20, 1985, in Leoti. She also was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Jess Betlack.

A homemaker, Mrs. Betlack actively supported her children in their school and sports activities and was an accompanist to many community vocal music groups in the Wichita County area. She had taken piano lessons from an early age and continued to play throughout her life, serving as the organist and secretary at the United Methodist Church in Leoti for more than 35 years, and also playing for weddings, funerals and other special activities throughout the community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge, both at Leoti, enjoyed playing bridge, dancing, having coffee with her friends, and her 80th birthday celebration, which included a reception in Leoti with family and friends and a trip to Hawaii, where she realized a dream of riding in a helicopter.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol Lindsley of Leawood; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Private graveside services were at Leoti Cemetery

Garden City Telegram 2/25/10

Cemetery: Leoti Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #48821978.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 26 M    i. Jesse Otto BETLACH died on September 11, 2006 in Colorado and was buried in September 2006.

+ 27 F    ii. Carol BETLACH

8. Suzanna Magdalene BETLACH was born on May 10, 1910 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on January 24, 2000 in Wakefield(CLAY)KS at age 89, and was buried in January 2000 in Agenda(REPUBLIC)KS.

General Notes: Information from Modena, Frank Doupnik's granddaughter.
E-mail:DeanaT4@aol.com

Social Security Death Index
Name: Trimble, Suzanne
Birth: May 10, 1910
Death: January 24, 2000 (V) (V means date was verified)
Age: 89
Last Address of Record: 67487 (Wakefield, Clay, KS)
Last Benefit: (none specified)
Issued By: Kansas
[SS#: 513-64-8180]

Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 about Susie Betlach
Name:Susie Betlach
Census Date:1915
Residence County:Wichita
Residence State:Kansas
Locality:Leoti
Birth Location:Kansas
Family Number:76
Gender:Female
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1911
Race:White
Line:13
Roll:ks1915_254
Household Member(s):
NameAge
Frank Betlach55
Mary Betlach33
William Betlach9
Otto Betlach8
Susie Betlach4
Elsie Betlach1

1920 United States Federal Census about Susie Betlach
Name:Susie Betlach
Age:4
Birth Year:abt 1916
Birthplace:Kansas
Home in 1920:Leoti, Wichita, Kansas
Race:White
Gender:Female
Relation to Head of House:Daughter
Marital Status:Single
Father's Name:Frank Betlach
Father's Birthplace:Czechoslovakia
Mother's name:Mary Betlach
Mother's Birthplace:Czechoslovakia
Able to Read:Yes
Able to Write:Yes
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
Frank Betlach60
Mary Betlach38
William Betlach14
Otto Betlach13
Susie Betlach4
Elsie Betlach6




Noted events in her life were:

Cemetery: Manning Cemetery. There is a memorial on Findagrave.com for Suzanna and it says she is buried in Agenda Cemetery. I don't know if the cemetery was renamed but family information says she was buried in Manning Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #35949313.

Suzanna married Fred Lynn TRIMBLE, son of William Lynn TRIMBLE and Wilhemina Caroline LABAHN, on July 24, 1929 in Mankato(JEWELL)KS. Fred was born on October 14, 1906 in Agenda(REPUBLIC)KS, died on December 17, 1977 in Concordia(CLOUD)KS at age 71, and was buried in December 1977 in Agenda(REPUBLIC)KS.

Noted events in his life were:

Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #35949307. Cemetery: Agenda Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 F    i. Clair TRIMBLE

+ 29 F    ii. Charlotte TRIMBLE

9. Elsie F. BETLACH was born on June 17, 1913 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on February 1, 2003 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX at age 89, and was buried on February 4, 2003 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX. Other names for Elsie were Elizabeth Lydia and BETLACK.

General Notes: SS# 509-05-3421
She was a Registered Nurse.

Noted events in her life were:

Cemetery: Seaside Memorial Park. Obituary: February 3, 2003, Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #51796863.

Elsie married Frederick Bauman WYMAN.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 30 M    i. Frederick Betlach WYMAN was born on December 7, 1944 in (NUECES)TX, died on October 27, 1993 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX at age 48, and was buried on October 30, 1993 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX.

Elsie next married Werner A. CARBY, son of Berno CARBY and Adelgunde FRANK, on September 14, 1969 in (NUECES)TX. The marriage ended in divorce on October 2, 1984. Werner was born on October 24, 1902, died on February 1, 1986 in Bishop(NUECES)TX at age 83, and was buried on February 3, 1986 in Kingsville(KLEBERG)TX.

Noted events in his life were:

Obituary: February 2, 1986, Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Cemetery: Rest Haven Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #51796579.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


10. Jesse David BETLACH was born on June 13, 1907 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on January 9, 1957 in NewportBeach(ORANGE)CA at age 49, and was buried in January 1957. Another name for Jesse was Jesse David.

General Notes: SS#: 476-01-1906
California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Jesse David Betlach
Name:Jesse David Betlach
Social Security #:476011906
Sex:MALE
Birth Date:13 Jun 1907
Birthplace:Minnesota
Death Date:9 Jan 1957
Death Place:Orange
Father's Surname:Betlach

Noted events in his life were:

Birth Record: Minnesota History Center. Betlach, Babe
Date of Birth: 06/13/1907
Mother Maiden Name: Elvira
certid# 1907-32081
County of Birth: Hennepin
Surname Soundex: B342

Jesse married Ruby BUBLITZ, daughter of Frank L. BUBLITZ and Lydia FRITZE,. Ruby was born on August 28, 1910 in Beach(GOLDENVALLEY)ND, died on August 27, 1981 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 70, and was buried in August 1981.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 31 F    i. Constance Ann BETLACH

Jesse next married Bernice Adeline WEST.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 M    i. John David BETLACH

+ 33 M    ii. Jesse William BETLACH was born on May 22, 1943 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on November 8, 2006 in LaJunta(OTERO)CO at age 63, and was buried in November 2006.

11. Elvira BETLACH was born on June 10, 1909 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on November 21, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 59, and was buried on November 25, 1968 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

Noted events in her life were:

Birth Record: Minnesota History Center. Betlach, Elvira Jernell
Date of Birth: 06/10/1909
Mother Maiden Name: Jernell
certid# 1909-41828
County of Birth: Hennepin
Surname Soundex: B342
Obituary: November 23, 1968, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. PEHRSON, ELVIRA BETLACH
Date of Birth: 06/10/1909
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: JERNELL
certid# 1968-MN-029807
Date of Death: 11/21/1968
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Surname Soundex: P625
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #63884041.

Elvira married Einar E PEHRSON, son of John PEHRSON and Betsy STAF, on July 21, 1939 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. Einar was born on April 21, 1904 in Minnesota, died on June 15, 1973 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 69, and was buried on June 19, 1973 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

Obituary: June 1973, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. PEHRSON, EINAR E.
Date of Birth: 04/21/1904
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: STAF
certid# 1973-MN-016358
Date of Death: 06/15/1973
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Cause of Death: Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #63883957.

12. Lois Jeannette BETLACH was born on October 12, 1910 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on July 22, 2004 in Salem(MARION)OR at age 93, and was buried on August 3, 2004 in HappyValley(CLACKAMAS)OR.

Noted events in her life were:

Birth Record: Minnesota History Center. Betlach,
Date of Birth: 10/12/1910
Mother Maiden Name: Elvira
certid# 1910-43798
County of Birth: Hennepin
Surname Soundex: B342
Obituary: Unknown, Statesman Journal. Cemetery: Willamette National Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #36266196.

Lois married Ernest Victor FILEWOOD, son of Victor FILEWOOD and Ruth TUANEY, on November 7, 1948 in Washington D.C. Ernest was born on August 31, 1919 in Bridgeport(FAIRFIELD)CT, died on August 10, 1992 in Dallas(POLK)OR at age 72, and was buried in August 1992 in HappyValley(CLACKAMAS)OR. They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: Willamette National Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #3897898.

13. John William BETLACH was born on April 15, 1912 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on December 16, 1927 in St.Paul(RAMSEY)MN at age 15, and was buried on December 19, 1927 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. He never married and had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

Birth Record: Minnesota History Center. Betlach,
Date of Birth: 04/15/1912
Mother Maiden Name: Jernell
certid# 1912-38115
County of Birth: Hennepin
Surname Soundex: B342
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. BETLACH, JOHN W.
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1927-MN-024898
Date of Death: 12/16/1927
County of Death: RAMSEY
Surname Soundex: B342
Cause of Death: Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #61595569.

14. Bowana Vivian BETLACH was born on August 31, 1916 in Minnesota, died on May 18, 2011 at age 94, and was buried on May 21, 2011.

Noted events in her life were:

Birth Certificate: Betlach, Bowana Vivian
Date of Birth: 08/31/1916
Mother Maiden Name: Talbot
certid# 1916-46649
County of Birth: Hennepin
Surname Soundex: B342
Obituary: May 23, 2011, Legacy Guest Book/Star Tribune. Bowana V. Lietzow
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Lietzow, Bowana V. Age 94 of Hopkins, died May 18, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Harold. Survived by sisters, Kathryn Cuslidge, Barbara Raney, and Vivian Livesey; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, May 21, 11 AM, visitation 1 hour prior to the service at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952 938-9020

Bowana married Harold LIETZOW.

15. Frederick Edward BETLACH was born on November 10, 1921 in Glenlake(HENNEPIN)MN, died on January 11, 1991 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN at age 69, and was buried on January 14, 1991 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

General Notes: From the Minnesota Marriage Records:
Fred E. Betlach (Born about 1922) married Jacquelin L. Mielke (Born about 1939) April 29, 1990 in Hennepin County, Minnesota Certificate #931 2047;
I have a second marriage for him, bride: Jacquelin Ranta. Possible she was married before as well.

Frederick E. Betlach: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:Frederick E. Betlach
State of Issue:Minnesota
Date of Birth:Thursday November 10, 1921
Date of Death:Friday January 11, 1991
Est. Age at Death:69 years, 2 months, 1 days

Noted events in his life were:

Birth Certificate: Betlach, Frederick Edward
Date of Birth: 11/10/1921
Mother Maiden Name: Talbot
certid# 1921-50347
County of Birth: Hennepin
Obituary: January 12, 1991, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Cemetery: St. Margaret's Cemetery. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. Cause of Death: Advanced prostate carcinoma. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #50691198.

Frederick married Muriel Marion REDPATH, daughter of Percy A. REDPATH and Mary L. HORNE, on February 10, 1942 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN. Muriel was born on April 28, 1918 in EauClaire(EAUCLAIRE)WI, died on November 5, 1984 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN at age 66, and was buried in November 1984 in Minnetonka(HENNEPIN)MN.

Noted events in their marriage were:

Certificate #: 457 0018.

Noted events in her life were:

Cemetery: St. Margaret's Cemetery. Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. Cause of Death: Progressive cerebral metastatic tumors, adenocarcinoma of breast. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #50691145.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 34 M    i. James Michael BETLACH

+ 35 F    ii. Mary Katherine BETLACH

+ 36 F    iii. Kathleen Stephanie BETLACH

+ 37 M    iv. Frederick Edward BETLACH

+ 38 F    v. Stephanie Ann BETLACH

+ 39 M    vi. Joseph Todd BETLACH

Frederick next married Jacquelin L. RANTA.

16. Marie Maybelle BETLACH was born on November 10, 1921, died in January 2009 at age 87, and was buried in January 2009.

Noted events in her life were:

Birth Certificate: Minnesota History Center. Betlach, Marie Maybelle
Date of Birth: 11/10/1921
Mother Maiden Name: Talbot
certid# 1921-50348
County of Birth: Hennepin

Marie married Wilbert Winslow CHERMAK, son of Unknown and Unknown,. Wilbert was born on November 3, 1920, died on January 14, 1979 at age 58, and was buried in January 1979 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN.

Noted events in his life were:

Cemetery: Fort Snelling Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #486186.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 40 M    i. Darrell Dean CHERMAK

+ 41 F    ii. Patricia CHERMAK

17. Katherine BETLACH

Katherine married STEWARD.

Katherine next married CUSLIDGE.

18. Vivian Ida BETLACH

Vivian married LIVESEY.

19. Barbara BETLACH

Barbara married RANEY.

20. Juanita Mae BETLACH

Juanita married Jerry SIMONDS.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 42 M    i. Fr. Tom SIMONDS

+ 43 M    ii. Steven SIMONDS

21. Connie BETLACH was born on April 7, 1933 in Leoti(WICHITA)KS, died on December 18, 2000 in Lawrence(DOUGLAS)KS at age 67, and was buried on December 21, 2000 in Lawrence(DOUGLAS)KS.

General Notes: Other records indicate she was born in Marienthal, Kansas

Noted events in her life were:

Obituary: December 19, 2000, Topeka Capital Journal/Internet. Mass of Christian burial for Connie L. Simon, 67, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Simon died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at Brandon Woods Retirement Community.

She was born April 7, 1933, in Leoti, the daughter of William B. and Helen (Kreutzer) Betlach.

She graduated from Wichita County Community High School, Leoti, and received nurse's training at St. Catherine's Hospital School of Nursing, Garden City.

She had lived in Lawrence for a year after moving from Oklahoma City.

Mrs. Simon was a registered nurse.

She married Marvin A. Simon on Oct. 26, 1955, in Garden City. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Brad Simon, Lawrence; four sisters, Juanita Simonds, Grand Island, Neb.; Twila Simon, Las Vegas; Ruth Thesing, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; and, Yvonne Wittreich, Fort Collins, Colo.; and a grandchild.

Tuesday, December 19, 2000 ljworld

Cemetery: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery. Cause of Death: Breast Cancer. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #31290584.

Connie married Marvin A. SIMON.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 44 M    i. Brad SIMON

22. Twila Jean BETLACH

Twila married Gerald SIMON.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 45 M    i. Kelley SIMON

+ 46 F    ii. Carrie SIMON

23. William Joseph BETLACH was born on September 26, 1938 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS, died on June 16, 1971 in Wichita(SEDGWICK)KS at age 32, and was buried in June 1971 in Marienthal(WICHITA)KS. Other names for William were Billy Joe and BETLOCK.

General Notes: PFC US Marine Corps.

Noted events in his life were:

Cause of Death: Suicide. Cemetery: Saint Mary's Cemetery. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #37484030.

24. Ruth Elaine BETLACH

Ruth married Gary Lee THESING, son of Bernard F. THESING and Loretta Mary STEIN,.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 47 M    i. Michael Patrick THESING

+ 48 F    ii. Tonya Marie THESING

25. Yvonne BETLACH

Yvonne married Ken WITTREICH.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 49 F    i. Kendra Renee WITTREICH

26. Jesse Otto BETLACH died on September 11, 2006 in Colorado and was buried in September 2006.

Jesse married E. Kay ROYER.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 50 M    i. Brent BETLACH

27. Carol BETLACH

Carol married Bart LINDSLEY.

28. Clair TRIMBLE

29. Charlotte TRIMBLE

30. Frederick Betlach WYMAN was born on December 7, 1944 in (NUECES)TX, died on October 27, 1993 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX at age 48, and was buried on October 30, 1993 in CorpusChristi(NUENCES)TX.

General Notes: Owned Wyman's Garage in Corpus Christi Texas for 11 years.
He was a veteran of the US Army

Noted events in his life were:

Obituary: October 29, 1993, Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Cemetery: Seaside Memorial Park. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #51796741.

Frederick married Jeraldine FOX.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 51 M    i. Daniel Frederick WYMAN

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


31. Constance Ann BETLACH

Constance married Joseph Jerome CLEARY, son of Robert CLEARY and Ann INTIHAR,.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 52 M    i. Daniel Joseph CLEARY

+ 53 M    ii. James Michael CLEARY

+ 54 M    iii. Timothy Patrick CLEARY

+ 55 F    iv. Amy Jo CLEARY

32. John David BETLACH

33. Jesse William BETLACH was born on May 22, 1943 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)MN, died on November 8, 2006 in LaJunta(OTERO)CO at age 63, and was buried in November 2006. Another name for Jesse was Jessie David?.

Noted events in his life were:

Birth Record: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 about Jessie William Betlach
Name:Jessie William Betlach
Birth Date:22 May 1943
Birth County:Hennepin
Father:Jesse David Betlach
Mother:Bernice Adeline West
File Number:1943-MN-003867 Obituary: November 10, 2006, Pueblo Chieftan. Pueblo Chieftain
November 10, 2006
Bicyclist in Fatal Crash Identified

Authorities have released the name of a bicyclist killed when he was struck by a car Wednesday north of town. State Patrol Cpl. Mike Hargrove said 63 year old Jesse Betlack of La Junta died from injuries suffered when his bicycle was struck from behind by a vehicle on Colorado 109 about four miles north of town. According to a patrol report, the accident happened at about 5:30 a.m. near La Junta's Industrial Park. Betlack was traveling north in the right lane when he was struck by a car driven by Michael Maestas, 29 of Rocky Ford. Betlack was thrown into the air and was struck by the windshield of the Maestas' vehicle before falling to the roadway. Betlack was pronounced dead at the scene by Otero County Coroner Bob Fowler. He was not wearing a helmet. Maestas was treated at the scene for minor injuries and was wearaing a seat belt, the patrol reported. Hargrove said it took a while to find Betlack's next of kin because they live out of state. "We go a hold of his son who lives in Virginia--he (Betlack) was kind of a loner type so it was hard to find much information about him," Hargrove said. Hargrove said it appears that alcohol was not involved in the accident and an investigation is ongoing. He said no charges have been filed. Obituary II: November 9, 2006, Rocky Mountain News. Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Accident
Rocky Mountain News
Thursday, November 9, 2006

A 63-year-old La Junta man was killed yesterday when a car ran into the back of his bicycle on Colorado 109 four miles north of La Junta.
State Trooper Daniel Brusuelas reported that Jesse Betlack died at the scene when his bicycle northbound on Colorado 109 was hit from behind by a 1995 Saturn driven by Michael Maestas, 29, of Rocky Ford.
The bicycle rider went airborne and collided with the windshield of the car.
Betlack was not wearing a helmet, Brusuelas reports.
Maestes was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Cause of Death: Struck by car while bicycling.

34. James Michael BETLACH

James married Meredith Ann O'BRIEN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 56 F    i. Stacy Ann BETLACH

+ 57 F    ii. Kelly Marie BETLACH

+ 58 F    iii. Darcy Ann BETLACH

+ 59 F    iv. Holly Marie BETLACH

35. Mary Katherine BETLACH

Mary married George Peter DOLS, son of George William DOLS and Lucy P. HARTMAN,.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 60 F    i. Jennifer Anne DOLS

+ 61 F    ii. Kimberly DOLS

+ 62 M    iii. Stephen DOLS

+ 63 M    iv. Michael John DOLS

+ 64 F    v. Stephanie Kay DOLS

+ 65 M    vi. Nicholas John DOLS

+ 66 F    vii. Katherine Anne DOLS

36. Kathleen Stephanie BETLACH

Kathleen married Thomas Anthony SEVERSON, son of Verner SEVERSON and Lorraine SHARPE,.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 67 M    i. Jesse Betlach SEVERSON

+ 68 M    ii. Travis Betlach SEVERSON

+ 69 F    iii. Brenna Kaleen SEVERSON

37. Frederick Edward BETLACH

Frederick married Patricia A. KING.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 70 M    i. Alexander Edward BETLACH

38. Stephanie Ann BETLACH

Stephanie married Todd Jay HOKENSON.

39. Joseph Todd BETLACH

Joseph married Lisa Ann REPPHUN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 71 M    i. Joseph Todd BETLACH

+ 72 M    ii. Jason Robert BETLACH

40. Darrell Dean CHERMAK

41. Patricia CHERMAK

Patricia married Patrick James QUAID.

Patricia next married Lyle LARSON.

42. Fr. Tom SIMONDS

43. Steven SIMONDS

Steven married Lisa.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 73 F    i. Carrie SIMONDS

+ 74 M    ii. Kyle SIMONDS

44. Brad SIMON

Brad married Lisa DEGARMO.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 75 M    i. Aaron SIMON

45. Kelley SIMON

Kelley married Vicki.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 76 M    i. SIMON

+ 77 M    ii. SIMON

46. Carrie SIMON

Carrie married David FARRIMOND.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 78 M    i. Drew Davin FARRIMOND

+ 79 M    ii. Brayden FARRIMOND

47. Michael Patrick THESING

48. Tonya Marie THESING

49. Kendra Renee WITTREICH

50. Brent BETLACH

51. Daniel Frederick WYMAN

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


52. Daniel Joseph CLEARY

Daniel married Deborah STANLEY.

Daniel next married Elena ZWICK.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 80 M    i. Keon CLEARY

53. James Michael CLEARY

James married Lisbeth VEST.

James next married Jane KIMBLE.

54. Timothy Patrick CLEARY

Timothy married Joni Lynn JOHNSON.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 81 M    i. Andrew CLEARY

+ 82 F    ii. Emily Anne CLEARY

55. Amy Jo CLEARY

Amy married Douglas Franklin BINNING.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 83 F    i. Catherine BINNING

+ 84 F    ii. Samantha BINNING

+ 85 M    iii. Jacob BINNING

+ 86 F    iv. Madeleine Grace BINNING

56. Stacy Ann BETLACH

Stacy married Jeffrey Dwayne KLONE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 87 M    i. Eliot Taylor KLONE

+ 88 M    ii. Ian Dwayne KLONE

+ 89 F    iii. Paige Marie KLONE

57. Kelly Marie BETLACH

Kelly married someone.

Her child was:

+ 90 M    i. James Lee WALDACK

58. Darcy Ann BETLACH

Darcy married someone.

Her children were:

+ 91 F    i. Sofia Jeanne BETLACH

+ 92 F    ii. Harper Marie BETLACH

59. Holly Marie BETLACH

Holly married Michael John SCHNEERMAN.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 93 F    i. Emily Marie SCHNEERMAN

Holly next married Timothy E. HORAZUK.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 94 F    i. Cori Ann HORAZUK

60. Jennifer Anne DOLS

61. Kimberly DOLS

62. Stephen DOLS

63. Michael John DOLS

64. Stephanie Kay DOLS

65. Nicholas John DOLS

66. Katherine Anne DOLS

67. Jesse Betlach SEVERSON

68. Travis Betlach SEVERSON

69. Brenna Kaleen SEVERSON

70. Alexander Edward BETLACH

71. Joseph Todd BETLACH

72. Jason Robert BETLACH

73. Carrie SIMONDS

74. Kyle SIMONDS

75. Aaron SIMON

76. SIMON

77. SIMON

78. Drew Davin FARRIMOND

79. Brayden FARRIMOND

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


80. Keon CLEARY

81. Andrew CLEARY

82. Emily Anne CLEARY

83. Catherine BINNING

84. Samantha BINNING

85. Jacob BINNING

86. Madeleine Grace BINNING

87. Eliot Taylor KLONE

88. Ian Dwayne KLONE

89. Paige Marie KLONE

90. James Lee WALDACK

91. Sofia Jeanne BETLACH

92. Harper Marie BETLACH

93. Emily Marie SCHNEERMAN

94. Cori Ann HORAZUK