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puma969 — 2014-07-30 02:18:00Z

Looking for more info, Thank you

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

EILEENHOAG — 2014-06-27 14:30:16Z

Aunt Eileen and I have been in contact since we engaged in an email conversation about her book and former husband August Reetz. Originally I saw an ad for a copy of the family history book available from the Anchorage Library, I contacted them about it and received the copy. Then someone in an Alaska governmental department of some sort, having seen the library correspondance, ended up contacting me about a picture of Augie Reetz for a report, memorial or some such on his service to Alaska in his work capacity. That led to me asking my Mom about her last known address for Aunt Eileen, and I put her and the Alaska person in contact. Since then Aunt Eileen and I have corresponded on and off. That's all I know. You can contact me dierctly via ehoag@rickengineering.com. I don't have a computer of my own, and don't want one. I have driving ponies, and I work on a computer all day, so the last thing I want to do on my time way from work is to get on a computer. Going thru Ancestry.com is too clumsy for me, and I only signed into Facebook because of work. Too many passwords!!! to remember!!! Hope all is well with you and yours. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Eileen Hoag Lakeside, Ca.

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

powerteacher2 — 2014-06-27 05:18:42Z

As far as I know, all of us immediate family members have a copy of the book. I'll post this on my fb page in case someone is interested.

Thanks!

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

powerteacher2 — 2014-06-27 05:16:36Z

ehoag183, you may contact me if you want more info:

Tony Reetz
http://www.asdk12.org/home.asp?num=100008

Re: Christopher Reetz

judi699 — 2013-09-02 00:51:35Z

Carl August Reetz who remained in Saginaw was my 4th Grandfather. His son was Charles A.F. Reetz. Who lived in Saginaw, had a son Edward who also lived in West Branch for a time. He had a son Donald that lived on a dairy farm in West Branch for about 10 years and I am the daughter, Judith. I would like to attend the Reetz reunion in W. Branch I know we are related. August and Christopher came over together on the ship in 1856 they were 21 and 18 years old. Contact me at judi699@gmail.com

Re: William F. Reetz death cert.

PatKalas — 2012-02-28 18:15:11Z

Hi Peggy,
I would be happy to mail the certificate to you--just send me your address. Or, if you would rather, I'll e-mail the info.

Pat

Re: William F. Reetz death cert.

MargaretReetz815 — 2012-02-28 12:50:20Z

Hello -- I would be interested in that -- sorry for delay in responding!
Peggy Reetz

Re: michael george reetz

bj2gj541 — 2011-08-15 21:51:24Z

Michael George Reetz parents were George Reetz (died 3/12/1872) and Carolyn Grulke (died 3/27/1885). I have a picture of Michael with his sons, and several other family pictures.

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

celia1277 — 2010-09-09 20:57:56Z

Hi, Ms. Hoag, I am the Alaska Department of Fish and Game librarian at Alaska Resources Library, in Anchorage, Alaska. I just happened to see your post on this forum regarding your aunt's book. The reason I am contacting you is that I am trying to find a photo of Augie Reetz, who was a former ADF&G Commissioner and was married to your aunt. Do you happen to have a photo in electronic format you can send me? I have looked in a number of sources and haven't found a good photo yet. ADF&G is revamping its web pages and wants to post a photo of each former commissioner. I will also check your aunt's book (Loussac Library has a copy) to see if I can find an adequate photo. Thanks for any help you are able to provide.

Celia Rozen, ADF&G Librarian
Alaska Resources Library & Information Services
3211 Providence Drive, Library Suite 111
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 786-7676
(907) 786-7652 fax
celia@arlis.org

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

HEIDIAG — 2010-08-13 01:54:40Z

I knew Eileen and Jim when they were on Maui and she gave my husband (at the time) her book enscribed to us. I would love for it to get to you. Please give me your address here or email me at heidiag @ "gci.net" - pulling out spaces and quotes!

Heidi

Re: August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

EILEENHOAG — 2010-08-12 19:35:22Z

I believe you have a book published by my Aunt Eileen Hoag, my Father's sister. My home burned down in 2003 along with all my possesions. It is funny to see something like this, which makes me say, "oh yeh, and that is gone too" like you keep expecting things to still be there. Anyhow, I recognized the married name Reetz, and would be intersted in the book. Our family is very small, but is also very spread out, so we don't keep in contact with extended family members. I don't think my Aunt even really remembers she has a niece named after her, or at least that was the impression I got on the one and only time I met her several years ago. Still it would be nice to have some info about the family's past since so many have passed on already, and soon there won't be anyone left to ask.

Re: Reetz family in WI

ddrn56 — 2010-03-14 23:25:14Z

My father Harold reetz lived in Turtle lake, WI birthdate 5/31/1913 died 2/1/1981 his parents Henry & Sophia sisters Millie, Edna & brother Marvin. my name is Dorinda Reetz(Newman)

Reetz in Minnesota

buttonz2001 — 2010-01-10 19:17:53Z

Searching for information on Fredericka Reetz or Rietz or Reitz born 12/23/1843 in Prussia. Married to Friedrich August Kelm in 1861. Lived in Elysian, MN. Except for her maiden name of Reitz written on her death certificate in 1919 I have never been able to find out anything of her family.

Susan Wojtowicz

August Reetz married to Eileen Hoag in Alaska

HEIDIAG — 2009-11-19 02:37:43Z

I volunteer with the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries Amazing Bookstore in Juneau Alaska. We have a copy of Mary Eileen Trimble's book "A Bridge From Here to There" that describes her beginnings and marriage to August "Augie" Reetz. The book was self published and I would like to get it back to someone in the family. Since I am also am very interested in genealogy, I would like to get this book back to someone in the family.

Re: William F. Reetz death cert.

PatKalas — 2008-11-22 17:29:46Z

Sorry--this William's parents were William and Fredericka (Selk)Reetz.

Re: William F. Reetz death cert.

ronnasha_1 — 2008-11-22 04:21:08Z

hi pat by any chance would the father name of william be charles if so i would like to see the death cert of him thank u

REETZ in Redwood, Brown & Nicollet County, Minnesota

2005-06-11 17:44:18Z

Hello,

I am researching the above line if you would like to exchange info.

Debra
Portland, OR

REETZ, augusta

2005-05-07 15:14:47Z

augusta REETZ ,daughter of george REETZ and caroline GRUELKE b.1867 d. 1959 . i am looking for any help in adding more info about this ancestor since i have none.

William F. Reetz death cert.

2004-01-10 02:51:15Z

I have a copy of the Illinois death certificate of William F. Reetz, who was born on Oct. 27, 1869, and died May 23, 1946. It seems he is not part of our family--I would be glad to send the certificate to anyone who thinks William is connected to his or her family.

If you reply to this message, please include REETZ in the subject line.
patkalas@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Pat

Re: michael george reetz

2003-11-03 04:35:10Z

We have a Michael George Reetz who married Mary Sophia Peters (1849-1932) and had a son Benjamin Arthur George Reetz who we thought was born in 1881. Do you have any information on Michael's parents?

Martha Reetz

2003-07-25 18:06:55Z

My wife's (Jane Ellen [Grobe] Wegner) grandmother was Martha Reetz, b.23 Feb 1876, d.1943 in Elmhurst, DuPage, IL. In about 1901 she married Louis Karl Grobe, b.1874, d.1935. They had 8 children, Otto F., Laura Marie, Elsie, George J. (aka Hack), Arnold Friedrich (my wife's father), Rose, Dorothy C., and Florence I.

If anyone has information about Martha, her husband Louis, or their families, you can post a message here, or send me an e-mail at eawegner@fedex.com

Thanks,
Allen

LOOKING FOR

2003-01-28 23:37:32Z

HI LOOKING FOR HELEN DOUGLAS-TODD FROM DUNDEE AROUND 1936

Re: Birthmother

2002-11-19 14:55:38Z

My father is David L. Boernke (born in 1938) and my grandfather is Leslie E. Boernke (born in 1905) of Wausau, WI. They are both now deceased. I am not familiar with Edward Boernke, but wonder if there is some relation. Please feel free to contact me via my email address.

Re: Reetz from New Zealand

2002-09-12 17:30:13Z

I am Robert Reetz's son. My dad died in 1982 and his brother William died in about 1975-6. Nora Bransfield was my grandmother who came from Ireland early in the century and married Williams Reetz. Nora Bransfield had at least two brothers that I am aware of, one in Boston and another that moved to Chicago.

I understand Nora had siblings that moved to New Zealand, in fact, I recall one that visited us at our house before Nora died (I think because that was in the early 60s).

Reetz family in WI

2002-11-20 07:21:40Z

In the 1910 Census :"Reetz, Reinhold Head;Male;63years;married 37 years;born in Germany Immigrated in 1863......."
Reetz, Johanna; Wife; Female; 55 yrs; Born; Germany;Immigrated; 1871.....
Children Ida & Lydia(were twins born 31Dec1888), Lillian, and 5other children. Viola,, Reinhold W.,Edwin J.,Gladys M." The family shows up on the 1920 Census in Oshkosh, Winnebago--ED187Dwelling # 91--Ancestry Image #10 I haven't gotten that far in the Reetz line as yet. However, am open to any connections that may exist.

info on REETZ, michael G.

chrishoss — 2008-05-18 14:39:34Z

looking for any info on MICHAEL g. REETZ B. 11/30/08 IN OREGON d. 12/1/94 in orange co., ca. mothers maiden name guenther.

contact me at :
hoss_reetz@hotmail.com

thank you

REETZ in Ohio

harvestorm — 2004-11-08 21:12:39Z

I am looking for any information that may help me piece together a bit more on the REETZ side of my family. My great-great-grandmother was Mary REETZ (b. 1878 in Ohio - d. April 8, 1915 in Lucas County, Ohio) married Charles William ALLEN. Mary's siblings include Winefred REETZ, William F. REETZ (b. 1884 in Ohio - d. July 29, 1953), and August J. REETZ (b. Abt. 1887 in Ohio - d. September 29, 1927 in Ohio).

I believe that Mary's father may have been born in Germany and possibly married a woman with the last name of BADEN. (That's not for sure... just family oral history and the memories aren't that strong.)

Here's hoping for a connection somewhere!
Hope M. Nagley
harvestorm@buckeye-express.com
Toledo, OH

Re: William F. REETZ death cert.

harvestorm — 2004-11-08 20:47:43Z

Pat,
I may have a connection here. The brother of my great-great-grandmother Mary Reetz was a William F. Reetz. I know it is not his death certificate because the dates do not match. However, the dates do fit the approximate time that would match their father possibly. I don't have any information on him though (not even his name) so I don't know for sure. But with the name being so exact and the dates being so close it is at least a possibility. I would appreciate any information the death certificate may contain that would help me here - especially since I have pretty much hit a wall with this line of my tree.

Thanks,
harvestorm@buckeye-express.com
Hope M. Nagley
Toledo, OH

Re: Reetz's around the world

MichaelDavis342 — 2004-05-29 03:23:45Z

This post is an effort to locate a cousin of mine, have not seen or heard from her in several years.

Her name is Cheri, her maiden name was DAVIS, the last I knew she lived with her husband and children in Arizona.

Husband's name was Thomas Reetz and childrens names were Tom and Michelle. When I saw Michell REETZ, I thought why not give it a try, what have I got to loose. I have called several REETZ listings I found on the internet and have had not luck. I have not seen or of this cousin since our Grandmother DAVIS died several years ago. Cheri's father's name was William or "Bill" DAVIS, he is buried in Schuyler, Nebraska.

Please respond and let me know, would love to make connections, it has been too long.
Thanks!

Michael DAVIS
Atkinson, Nebraska

michael george reetz

@@hoss_reetz@hotmail.com — 2002-06-08 14:06:18Z

why yes i have some info on michael reetz since he is a GGGgrandfather. wife's name was mary peters b 1849 d 1932 had 7 children
i am a descendant of charles augustus reetz his older brother

george reetz

@@hoss_reetz@hotmail.com — 2002-06-08 14:06:18Z

lookin for info on george reetz believed to have been a merchant marine in germany. married a carolyn grulke ,came to the US and had 4 children any help would be appreciated thanks

Re: Reetz Family

lovenmitts — 2006-07-23 01:08:09Z

HI, I ALSO AM LOOKING FOR REETZ'S IN MICHIGAN HAVING NO LUCK THOUGH, MY GRANDFATER WAS ROBERT CARL REETZ AND MY FATHER WAS ROBERT JAMES REETZ GRANDMOTHER DELLA LOVE AMMON
IF YOU KNOW OF ANYTHING COULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME. I AM NOT RELATED TO CHRIS BUT THERE IS ALOT OF REETZS IV FOUND THAT IS.
THANK YOU ROBIN REETZ LEWIS

Reetz coat of arms

davidrice561 — 2002-07-24 21:37:42Z

Pam, I have a copy

Reetz Coat of Arms

davidrice561 — 2002-07-24 21:37:42Z

The copy I have has two(2) lions. This Reetz family settled in Ogemaw Co., MI. They came the Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Posen, Continent of Europe.

My email is davidrice56@yahoo.com

Re: John Reetz wife Catherine Dahm

DadMomGlidden — 2002-08-17 02:06:13Z

catherine dahm is the daughter of friedrich dahm and catherine schnider of bavaria. Her brother, also named friedrich, was my ggrandfather. He married emma manthey and they too migrated and spend the rest of their days at rural boyd wisconsin. I have some other information on this family, however i do not have the dahms' further back into bavaria.

Update of Information

lreetz1 — 2002-11-19 23:43:13Z

I am the son of Donald Jesse Reetz, grandson of Wilbur Guy Reetz, brother to Dave Martin Reetz, Kelly Gene Reetz, Kathleen Beth Reetz Lloyd. Donald is brother to Leo Reetz, Mildred Reetz Smith, and Maxine Reetz Fullerton. All of this family was raised in Oregon. Donald currently lives in Alaska. Dave lives in Georgia.

Re: Reetz family

drfive — 2006-06-28 05:45:44Z

I’m not sure if we have a connection here or not but I do see some similarities.

My great grandfather was “Frank Fredrick Reetz” He was born in about 1870. I see some of the similar names in your list of Charles (Carl)’s siblings. So he is of the same generation. Those are the similarities.

The differences are: I believe my Frank Fredrick’s father was named John, but am not 100% sure. He had a brother Rudolph with whom he emigrated to America.

What part of Germany is the town located in? I have reason to believe that my ancestor Frank Fredrick was from East Prussia in an area that is now Poland.

Let me know what you think.

David Reetz

Bertha REETZ-GRUBBE the REETZ family

CarmenPappan27 — 2002-04-23 05:19:11Z

Kevin,

We are related! Bertha REETZ was my 2nd g.grandmother. If you e-mail me, I can give you much more information. Pictures etc.

Thanks,

Carmen Pappan

REETZ-GRUBBE family

CarmenPappan27 — 2002-04-23 05:19:11Z

Kevin,

I forgot to give you my e-mail address.

spappan@san.rr.com

Thanks,

Carmen

Wittmeyers Chester ILL.

bestblueberrylady — 2006-10-31 18:24:27Z

Looking for information John Wittmeyer married Mary
Hatje, his father was Friedrich Wittmeyer from Alsace-
Lorraine France.

Ferdinand Reetz ancestry

jamieandbryan — 2008-03-27 13:24:20Z

My GGGgrandfather is Ferdinand Reetz. He was born in Kolmar, Poznan, Prussia on 14 May 1841. His siblings are Christoph, Gustav & Paulina. They were born to Anna Justine Koepp (b. 1812)and Christoph Reetz (b. 1804). Christoph senior died in 1851 in Prussia. Anna Justine re-married and immigrated to Neshkoro, Wisconsin, USA with the children and her new husband August Prachel.

I am looking for further information on the parents of both Christoph and Anna Justine. I have found possible information on their marriage on the Poznan Project website, however Christoph is listed as "Gottlieb Christoph Reetz." Parent for Christoph is listed as Michael (father) and parent listed for Anna Justine is Georg (father).

Any additional information would be appreciated.

Re: Christopher Reetz

kesong — 2002-12-05 04:01:06Z

My connection to the northern mich reetz is as follows: Augusta ringel ( my relative)
married a reetz in Manistee, mich. in 1873. An Edward
Reetz was born in 1895 unsure if it is a son to Augusta or not. Augusta was born in Germany and family came to US about 1871. If you have any info on these people or names please respond. I have lots of info on the Ringels.

Re: Reetz Family

noela_v — 2006-05-14 03:13:11Z

I am related to Amanda A Parliament. Do you have more information about the Parliaments? I have some I would be willing to share.

Death Records (Wisconsin)

nlietz1 — 2003-09-07 14:55:53Z

I'm not related, just providing this information. These records are from Peace Cemetery in Wisconsin.

REETZ
Dora geb 7 Juli 1891 - gest 13 Sep 1891
Elenora geb 7 Juli 1891 - gest 16 Sep 1891
Kinder von J. & L. Reetz

Re: Reetz, Retz, Raetz

MelissaBarrette — 2003-07-15 16:56:36Z

My ggg grandfather's name was Christian Raetz. He may have been born in 1791, in Germany. I'm not exactly sure. I also don't know when the family immigrated.My grandmother grew up in Racine, WI.

Also, my gggg grandfather's last name is listed as Reetz, not Raetz, on the paper I have.

Re: REETZ in Ohio

ronnasha_1 — 2008-11-22 04:15:35Z

well im not sure if it is a connection but my greatgrandmother was winifred ruetz or aka reetz she had a sister named carrie and from carrie death info there father name would be charles reetz but they change it to ruetz she had brothers also but i have names but im not sure if they go with winifred or her husband brother

Johann Reetz (1842 - 1915)

eawegner — 2004-11-24 16:16:21Z

My (Jane Ellen [Grobe] Wegner) grandmother is Martha A. Reetz, (b.23 Feb 1876, d.1943 in Elmhurst, DuPage, IL.)

On 23 Jun 1900 she married Louis Karl Grobe, (b.1874, d.1935). They had 9 children, Otto F., Laura Marie, Elsie, George J. (aka Hack), Grace, Arnold Friedrich (my father), Rose, Dorothy C., and Florence I.

Martha's father was Johann Reetz (b. 1842, d.1915), and he married Albertine Dieball sometime before 1874, and they had 8 siblings , including Martha. Johann also had a brother Ferdinand (b. 1849, d. 1917) and he married Anna Schoo.

If anyone has information about Martha, her father Johann, or any of his family, you can post a message here, or send me an e-mail at eawegner@fedex.com

Thanks,
Janie

Reetz, Retz, Raetz

slbutler85 — 2002-08-09 05:24:09Z

I am searching for Saturni Reetz, who had brother Christian. Both came to WI about 1850 from Kerpen I believe near Trier.
I have seen the name Raetz, Retz, Ratz in WI information. Any others with information on either brother?

REETZ-GRUBBE family

CarmenPappan27 — 2002-04-23 05:19:11Z

Kevin,

I forgot to give you my e-mail address.

spappan@san.rr.com

Thanks,

Carmen

Reetz's around the world

CarmenPappan27 — 2002-04-23 05:19:11Z

Michelle, I have a lot of Reetz information and will check this out for you. If you would, you can e-mail me at:
spappan@san.rr.com Do you know the wives names of either of these two men? Can you send me more info on them? Thanks, Carmen