Grandmother Tegtmeier
Mrs. Sophie Tegtmeier born Borchert was born on April 5,1 837, in Oberreihen, District of Rinteln, Schaumburg. Since her parents emigrated with their children to America in 1851, she was confirmed privately before the departure. She must have been a gifted and dedicated student, because even in old age, she could recite her catechism. The Borchert family came here to America in early 1851. In the beginning, they lived for 2 years near Chicago, Ill., and then they moved to Bremer County, Iowa. They obtained a farm in Maxfield and joined the Evangelical Church in Maxfield. She married Heinrich Tegtmeier when she was 18 years old. They purchased the farm now owned by their youngest son, Carl Tegtmeier.

Heinrich Tegtmeier died on June 23, 1894. Mrs. Tegtmeier lived on the home place until 1902, when she moved to Tripoli. She lived here for 9 years. Since 1911 she has lived with various of her children, in the last years exclusively with her daughters. Since her bodily and mental strength continuously weakened, she needed constant oversight and care. She found this with her daughter Maria Haase in Tripoli, and in the last years with Caroline Heise in Plainfield. Mrs. Tegtmeier was confined to bed for about 8 days. On April 18, about 11:30 p.m. she died and went to eternal rest as a child of God. The departed had six children, of which a daughter had already died at the age of 18 months. The following children survive and are grieving: Mrs. Carolina Heise of Plainfield, Mrs. Maria Haase, Mr. H. H. C. Tegtmeier near Tripoli, Mr. F. H. Tegtmeier in Tripoli, Mr. Carl Tegtmeier near Tripoli. Additionally, she leaves 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, and a brother, Mr. Ferdinand Borchert near Maxfield.

Mrs. Tegtmeier was 78 years and 5 days old. As long as she was healthy, she went to church regularly. Everything that she did was based on the belief that we stand in God's hands, and he will lead us to honor him for our own good. Earlier, she was a very energetic, economical housewife. Her children were her pride. She was on the best of terms with her neighbors. She was a pioneer of this county. She gave much love and experienced much love. She was a brave woman. We particularly think on the extraordinary love with which Mrs. Haase and Mrs. Heise took care of their mother. The funeral was on April 13 with Pastor Kleinau officiating. Mrs. Tegtmeier rests in the evangelical St. Peters Cemetery.

1. Caroline CARRIE Tegtmeier
   Born 28 MAR 1861, Tripoli, Bremer Co., IA
   Died 24 MAR 1933, Clarksville, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Butler Co., IA
   Married 13 JAN 1882, in Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Helmuth E. Heise
   Born 11 SEP 1858, Podewils, near Belgard, Pommern, Germany
   (son of Carl Heise and Charlotta Ruhtz)
   Died 02 MAR 1909, Plainfield, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: 05 MAR 1909, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Butler Co., IA
   
   
2. Maria Tegtmeyer
   Born 06 JUL 1865, Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Baptized: 06 AUG 1865, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denver, IA
   Died 03 JUL 1935, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   Married 04 AUG 1887, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maxfield, IA
   Heinrich Ludwig Louis Haase
   Born 05 OCT 1864, Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   (son of Heinrich Haase and Augusta Ohlendorf)
   Died 11 APR 1935, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   
   
3. Heinrich Carl Tegtmeier
   Born 21 APR 1867, Fremont Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Died 02 FEB 1944 , Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   Married 29 MAR 1888, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maxfield, IA
   Sophia Wilheline MINNA Haase
   Born 02 JUN 1869, Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Baptized: 11 JUL 1869, St. Paul Lutheran Church
   (daughter of Heinrich Haase and Augusta Ohlendorf)
   Died 30 APR 1949, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   Another death date of 02 FEB 1944 Bremer Co., IA for Henry was found.
   OBITUARY MINNA HAASE
   
   
4. Friedrich FRED C. Tegtmeier
   Born 26 SEP 1870, Fremont Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Died 13 FEB 1945
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   Married 30 APR 1893, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maxfield, IA
   SOPHIA LOUISE Haase
   Born 15 AUG 1871, Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Baptized: 01 OCT 1871, St. Paul Lutheran Church
   (daughter of Heinrich Haase and Augusta Ohlendorf)
   Died 26 NOV 1945, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   
   
5. Carl A. Tegtmeier
   Born 17 DEC 1875 Fremont Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Baptized: 27 FEB 1876, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denver, IA
   Died 25 DEC 1936 Tripoli, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA
   Married 07 JAN 1897, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maxfield, IA
   Louisa Haase
   Born 08 MAR 1878, Maxfield Twp., Bremer Co., IA
   Baptized: 08 MAR 1878, St. Paul Lutheran Church
   (daughter of Heinrich Haase and Augusta Ohlendorf)
   Died 14 OCT 1950, Bremer Co., IA
   Buried: St. Peter UCC (Faith) Cem., Tripoli, IA

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