I am the second generationin the United States of Patberg. Our family are decendants of Louis and Sofia Patberg. They only had one child Named Rolf Paul Patberg (1940-1998) who was the father of myself and my three siblings Rolf Louis Patberg, Eric Robert Patberg and Eileen Marie Martini Patberg. I am anxouis to speak with anyone who would have any knowledge of my grandparents. We were left with many photos of their lives in Germany and I have a small tie pin I believe was given to my granfather in Germany. Any knowledge is appriciated.
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Re: Louis and Sofia Patberg
i knew your grandparents and father well visited at their home in baldwing/whitehall and summered with them at forest park ny. they were fine people upur grandfather was an electrician with mesta machine co and you g mother a housewife and later worked with the sisters. Rof was their pride and joy and he was a great guy and good friend they wanted him to study medicine in germany. they were friends with many other german immigrants including dr. burghardts family from swissvale who also summered at forest park. i can be reached at 814 935 0319 cell I am an attorney and was almost exactly the same age as your father all the best
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Re: Louis and Sofia Patberg
Bob Alexander, I have just recently reviewed your response my posting. I know it was over one year old. Thank you
Just recently we have been in touch with one of our know relatived Paul Fihse which was a nice surprise.
As you may know, my father passed in February, 1998. And Sofia (oma) two months previously, so it appeared as though that whole book had been closed. Thanks again
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Re: Louis and Sofia Patberg
CORRECTION: They had two sons. Louis Jr. & Rolf. Little Louie died in Germany as a child in the late 1920's of a heat stroke. Also, Rolf was born in 1942, not 1940. I have sofia's family tree (FRIHSE)going back to 1310 if anyone has an interest. Also, other than Paul W. Frihse & Sofia being brother & sister, Ella Frihse & Louis Patberg were 1st cousins.. At this time I am the only living family historian.
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