Jul 13
One hundred years ago our country was involved in World War I, united with our allies fighting against Germany and its allies in Europe. While our soldiers were fighting the Germans overseas, back here at home anti-German sentiment was directed at German-Americans. Some of that occurred in Ohio. Some even occurred in our community. During …
Jul 10
This is the tombstone of Edward George Weinman, located in row 8 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: EDWARD G. WEINMAN Oct. 4, 1903 Oct. 3, 1971 Edward George Weinman was born 4 October 1903, the son of George and Maria (Gunsett) Weinman. [1] Edward was baptized at …
Jul 06
My dad, Herbert Miller, was trained as a replacement troop during the fall of 1944, arrived in Europe in December of that same year, and was assigned to Company L, 333rd Regiment, 84th Infantry Division. The 84th was known as the Railsplitters. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and later in …
Jul 03
This is the tombstone of Lina Elisabeth Weinmann, located in row 2 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Lina E. Weinmann Gestorben 16 Aug 1901 Alter 2 J. 1 M. 9 T. Lina E. Weinmann, died 16 August 1901, aged 2 years, 1 month, 9 days. [1] Lina …
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