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Posted: 1 Oct 2010 7:25AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kegel, Kaulfersch
I have posted before on your Kegel inquiries. I believe Paul Charles Kegel is my Great Grandfather. He died when my grandfather was quite young (about 5 or so). He was an artist, a very good one though not widely acclaimed. I believe my great grandfather was consciously left out of Julius' business because his stepmother wanted that to go to her children and Julius wanted to please his wife. Paul Charles left for Illinois when he was quite young and never looked back. My grandfather, Charles Kegel, was mostly raised by his mother and stepfather and knew little of the Kegel family, so when he returned to the Detroit area he decided to look them up. He took my father, who was then 12 years old with him. The person who opened the door would not let him in, but I know that my grandfather neither sought nor would have wanted any money from this family. He was an extremely proud man. My grandfather also had a sister, Adeline, who stayed in the Chicago area. My Dad, Jerome Kegel was Charles Herbert Kegel's oldest son. He was a registered professional mechanical engineer and designed many major conveyor systems for automotive companies (primarily GM) and also worked on the Titan II missle system. His only brother, Charles Herbert Kegel (named after his Dad) was a professor of English Literature and eventually became dean at Idaho State. He went to Idaho State rather than other choices because his hero was Ernest Hemingway and he wanted to live where he had lived. He had an IQ off the charts and a photographic memory, my Dad was not a slouch in that area either. Although their father was very intelligent and invented some things for Ford, I believe the genius both men possessed came mainly from my grandmother who also had a photographic memory. I would appreciate any pictures of Julius. I am hoping that someone may have pictures or any more information on Paul Charles Kegel's mother. I will also pass any information on to Adeline's(mentioned earlier) granddaughter so that she might have this addition to her research.

Re: More info

Posted: 3 Oct 2010 2:29AM GMT
Classification: Query
I have several pictures of Julius Kegel. He was a prominent furniture maker in Detroit. He had breathing problems which were due to illness in the Civil War. I also have his entire military file from the Civil War. I do have some information on Theresa Kaulfersch. I tried to locate her grave but she is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit in the German section. I would be happy to send you what I have. My uncle told me we were related to the Idaho professor an even gave me a book he authored. My grandfather Kegel was an only child and the family history wasn't handed down to well. My mother also is a big Hemingway fan, can fly fish and so your comment struck me. My grandfather could play anything on the piano and never took any lessons, as he could play be ear. Send me your snail mail I can get a packet out to you on the Kegels.

Mitch

Re: More info

Posted: 3 Oct 2010 7:16AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kegel, Kaulfersch
Mitch-
Thank you for your quick response. If you were related to the Idaho Prof., you are related to me albeit distantly as the prof. is my uncle (my Dad's brother) Both men were avid fishermen. I always wanted to be able to play the piano, but my other interests took too much of my time. I really envy your grandfather his talent. My email address is: cs2663@gmail.com and I would appreciate any information you could give me. I will also pass on the information to Adeline's granddaughter, Lisa. Thanks.
Claudia
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