This is the first time I have seen this site. It was sent to me by my niece, Tina Marie Asche.

My father was Martin Asche. He was born June 13, 1924 in Rock Rapids IA, the son of Elsa, and (I believe) my grandfather's name might have been Ludwig. They emigrated here from Germany, some of their children were born in Germany, some in the US. My father's siblings were Arthur Asche, Pittsburgh PA; Selma Asche Brommer, Rock Rapids IA; Jenny Asche Steenblock, Rock Rapids IA, Louis Asche, Bentonville AR; Fred Wiert, both deceased before I was born, the only thing I knew about them was that one was killed in a car accident, and I think the other might have been in the military, I'm not positive. And another girl, who died shortly after birth. I'm not sure of the birth order, I know that Arthur was the oldest and my dad, Martin, was the youngest. I believe that they are all deceased by now.

My niece, Tina asked me for info on family background, and I couldn't tell her much more, what I know is more younger generation, but it would be neat to hear from cousins and unknown relatives.