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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3 Robert Florian Rasch (pictures) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1854 Birth Place: Center Line, Michigan Death Date: March, 1937 Death Place: Michigan Burial Date: March 23, 1937 Burial Place: St. Clement's Parish Cemetery, Center Line, MI Religion: R. Catholic Father: Florian Rasch II (1819-1891) Mother: Caroline Nickel (1827-1880)Notes: Came to Alabama with family, but returned to Michigan later. He was very dissatisfied in Alabama. One day he simply left the field where he was working with his brothers and WALKED back to Michigan. His relatives in Michigan nicknamed him "Shoes" because his shoes were literally worn out when he got there. He had a sweetheart there, and there he was married. In the 1920 Federal Census Bob and Betty were living with their daughter Florentina's family.Spouse: Bertha Geisler Birth Date: 1859 Death Date: July, 1945 Death Place: Michigan Burial Date: July 10, 1945 Burial Place: St. Clement's Parish Cemetery, Center Line, MI aka: Betty Religion: R. Catholic Father: Frank Geisler Mother: Caroline Hackenberger Marriage Date: October 24, 1877 Marriage Place: St. Clement's Catholic Church, Center Line, Michigan Children: Zelma Albert Frances Florentina Mary Bernard Bertie Norman Josephine S. References: 14 20 107 110 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1 Zelma Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1879 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: March 15, 1975 Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945)Notes: The 1920 Federal Census has her marital status as divorced. Also, besides her three children the census lists 7 borders in her household.Spouse: Henry DeSmither Birth Date: 1875 Birth Place: BelgiumSpouse Notes: According to the 1910 Federal Census he immigrated into the U.S. in 1878. According to the 1930 Federal Census his name is listed as Julius, and in his household were his two daughters, his son-in-law, two granddaughters and 12 borders, one of which was the future husband of his daughter Ruth.Children: Marvin (picture) Viola Ruth M. References: 109 110 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.1 Marvin Aloysious DeSmither ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 8, 1901 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: July, 1967 Death Place: Hawaii Father: Henry DeSmither Mother: Zelma Rasch Spouse: Marie Foster Birth Date: December 7, 1900 Birth Place: Giemerton, Virginia Death Date: 1958Spouse Notes: Her and her daughter arrived in Los Angeles from Shanghai, China, on the ship President Coolidge on 25 November 1940. They may have been fleeing the Japanese advances in China.Marriage Date: 1929 Children: Carol Marie References: 94 112 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.1.1 Carol Marie DeSmither ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: September 26, 1930 Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia Father: Marvin Aloysious DeSmither Mother: Marie FosterNotes: Visited China with her mother in 1940.References: 112 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.2 Viola DeSmither ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 16, 1906 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: February, 1969 Death Place: Michigan Father: Henry DeSmither Mother: Zelma RaschNotes: In the 1930 Federal Census she, her husband and first two children were living in her father's household.Spouse: Frank J. Volk Birth Date: 1896 Birth Place: Michigan Children: Esther Frank j., Jr. Patricia Marilyn References: 78 92 109 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.2.1 Esther Volk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1926 Birth Place: Michigan Father: Frank J. Volk Mother: Viola DeSmither References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.2.2 Frank J. Volk, Jr. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1929 Birth Place: Michigan Father: Frank J. Volk Mother: Viola DeSmither References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.2.3 Patricia Volk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Frank J. Volk Mother: Viola DeSmither ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.2.4 Marilyn Volk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1933 Birth Place: Michigan Father: Frank J. Volk Mother: Viola DeSmither Spouse: Edward L. Smith Birth Date: 1925 Marriage Date: December 24, 1981 Marriage Place: Riverside, CA References: 92 114 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.3 Ruth M. DeSmither ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1914 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: 2006 Father: Henry DeSmither Mother: Zelma Rasch Spouse: Rosario Toupin Birth Date: 1905 Spouse Father: Hector Toupin Spouse Mother: JosephineSpouse Notes: In the 1930 Federal Census he was listed as a border in the home of Ruth's father before they were married. That may be where they met.Children: Kennith J. Joyce Ann References: 92 110 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.3.1 Kennith J. Toupin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Rosario Toupin Mother: Ruth M. DeSmither Spouse: Barbara Lyke Children: Michael Patrick References: 92 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.3.1.1 Michael Toupin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Kennith J. Toupin Mother: Barbara Lyke References: 92 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.3.1.2 Patrick Toupin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Kennith J. Toupin Mother: Barbara Lyke References: 92 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.1.3.2 Joyce Ann Toupin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Rosario Toupin Mother: Ruth M. DeSmither Spouse: Mr. HurstNotes: Has three sonsReferences: 92 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2a Albert Rasch* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1880 Birth Place: Detroit, MI Occupation: Building Contractor Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945) Spouse: Elizabeth Steppard Children: Cecelia Jeanette Other spouses: Elizabeth Henke References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2a.1 Cecelia Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: April 5, 1911 Birth Place: Detroit, MI Father: Albert Rasch Mother: Elizabeth Steppard Spouse: Floyd Andrews Reck Children: Richard Gary References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2a.1.1 Richard Gary Reck ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Floyd Andrews Reck Mother: Cecelia Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2a.2 Jeanette Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 24, 1916 Birth Place: Detroit, MI Father: Albert Rasch Mother: Elizabeth Steppard Spouse: Jack Wills Birth Date: August 12, 1914 Death Date: November, 1972 Children: Jack References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2a.2.1 Jack Wills ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Jack Wills Mother: Jeanette Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b Albert Rasch* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (See above) Spouse: Elizabeth Angela Henke Birth Date: December 30, 1896 Birth Place: Florissant, MO Christen: Sacred Heart Church, Florissant, MO Marriage Date: February 19, 1919 Marriage Place: Holy Rosary Church, Detroit, MI Children: Stanley Melvin Other spouses: Elizabeth Steppard References: 66 90 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b.1 Stanley Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: March 12, 1922 Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan Father: Albert Rasch Mother: Elizabeth Angela Henke Spouse: Mary Amoto Children: Stanley Albert Robert References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b.1.1 Stanley Rasch II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Stanley Rasch Mother: Mary Amoto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b.1.2 Albert Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Stanley Rasch Mother: Mary Amoto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b.1.3 Robert Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Stanley Rasch Mother: Mary Amoto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.2b.2 Melvin Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: July 15, 1923 Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan Father: Albert Rasch Mother: Elizabeth Angela Henke Spouse: Beatrice I. Bine Birth Date: 1924 Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan Father: Edward E. Bine Mother: Irene E. Bine References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3 Frances Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1883 Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945)Notes: In 1910 U.S. Federal Census the family lived in Billingham, Washington.Spouse: Joseph Matt Theut Birth Date: March 19, 1877 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: November 25, 1938 Death Place: Cameron County, TexasSpouse Notes: His father was born in Germany according to the 1920 Federal Census.Children: Ralph Peter Hilton Herbert M. Donald J. References: 102 108 109 110 113 131 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.1 Ralph Peter Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: November 18, 1903 Birth Place: Michigan Death Date: March, 1996 Death Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma Spouse: Jessie Dieh Myers Children: Robert Anthony References: 78 110 126 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.1.1 Robert Anthony Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: May 18, 1933 Birth Place: Cameron County, Texas References: 126 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.2 Hilton Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1907 Birth Place: Michigan References: 110 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.3 Herbert M. Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1910 Birth Place: Michigan References: 110 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.4 Donald James Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1914 Birth Place: Michigan Spouse: Cecilia Agnes Urbanovsky Children: Kenneth Donald References: 110 126 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.3.4.1 Kenneth Donald Theut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 2, 1947 Birth Place: Galviston, Texas References: 126 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.4 Florentina Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1885 Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945)Notes: In the 1920 Federal Census her parents were living in their household, along with four lodgers.Spouse: Benjamin John Schmidt Birth Date: January 16, 1884 Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan Death Date: September, 1968 Death Place: Detroit, Michigan Father: William Schmidt Mother: Susan Schmidt Children: Virginia References: 78 108 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.4.1 Virginia Schmidt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1913 Father: Benjamin John Schmidt Mother: Florentina Rasch References: 110 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.5 Mary Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1887 Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945)Notes: In the 1910 Federal Census she is listed as living with her sister, Frances Theut.References: 108 109 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6 Bernard Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: July 6. 1890 Birth Place: Michigan Father: Robert Florian Rasch (1854-1937) Mother: Bertha Geisler (1859-1945) Spouse: Gretchen Gradel Birth Date: February 15, 1895 Death Date: November, 1983 Children: Clifford Merridy Robert Betty Irene Kenneth References: 78 108 111 116 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.1 Clifford Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: 1915 Birth Place: Michigan Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen Gradel References: 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a Merridy Margaret Rasch* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 11, 1919 Birth Place: Detroit, MI Death Date: August 25, 2006 Death Place: Seattle, WA Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen GradelNotes: Moved from Michigan to Washington in 1934.Spouse: Jack Maw Marriage Date: 1938 Children: Robert Fred Carol Ann Judith Lynn Michael Leroy Other spouses: Howard White Norman Zenk References: 65 68 78 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.1 Robert Fred Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: March 21, 1941 Death Date: 1991 Father: Jack Maw Mother: Merridy Margaret RaschNotes: Died of a heart attack.Children: Kristin (Adopted) References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.1.1 Kristin Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 13, 1977 Father: Robert Fred Maw References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2 Carol Ann Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: June 11, 1943 Father: Jack Maw Mother: Merridy Margaret Rasch Children: Jeanette Susan Merridy May Theresa Lynn References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.1 Jeanette Susan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mother: Carol Ann Maw Children: Kevin Ceara Lindsey References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.1.1 Kevin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mother: Jeanette Susan References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.1.2 Ceara ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mother: Jeanette Susan References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.1.3 Lindsey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mother: Jeanette Susan References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.2 Merridy May ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 13, 1962 Mother: Carol Ann Maw Children: Merridy Lizann References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.2.1 Merridy Lizann ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 7, 1988 Mother: Merridy May References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.3 Theresa Lynn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: July 23, 1965 Mother: Carol Ann Maw Children: Zachary References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.2.3.1 Zachary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: February 17, 1989 Mother: Theresa Lynn References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.3 Judith Lynn Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: February 12, 1945 Death Date: ?? aka: Judy Father: Jack Maw Mother: Merridy Margaret Rasch Spouse: Mr. Robar Children: Jason Keith (Adopted) References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.3.1 Jason Keith Robar (picture) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 15, 1968 Mother: Judith Lynn Maw Spouse: Serena Lynn Blanchard (picture) Birth Date: September 5, 1969Spouse Notes: Serena is a published novelist. Her personal web page is at www.serenarobar.com.Marriage Date: August 22, 1998 Children: Kaelen Keith Aristo Jace N References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.3.1.1 Kaelen Keith Aristo Robar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: July 12, 2001 Father: Jason Keith Robar Mother: Serena Lynn Blanchard References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.3.1.2 Jace N Robar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: March 28, 2003 Birth Place: Bellevue, WA Father: Jason Keith Robar Mother: Serena Lynn Blanchard References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.4 Michael Leroy Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: September 10, 1946 Father: Jack Maw Mother: Merridy Margaret Rasch Children: Lowell William Michael References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.4.1 Lowell William Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: March 23, 1966 Father: Michael Leroy Maw References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2a.4.2 Michael Maw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: February 16, 1967 Father: Michael Leroy Maw References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b Merridy Margaret Rasch* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (See above) Spouse: Howard White Marriage Date: 1947 Children: Margaret Helen Other spouses: Jack Maw Norman Zenk References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1 Margaret Helen White ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: May 21, 1948 Father: Howard White Mother: Merridy Margaret Rasch Children: Shannon Marie Aaron References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1.1 Shannon Marie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: February 2, 1967 Mother: Margaret Helen White Children: Jessica Nicholas Jacob References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1.1.1 Jessica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: October 22, 1986 Mother: Shannon Marie References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1.1.2 Nicholas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 24, 1990 Mother: Shannon Marie References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1.1.3 Jacob ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: August 14, 1994 Mother: Shannon Marie References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2b.1.2 Aaron ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: November 10, 1967 Mother: Margaret Helen White References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.2c Merridy Margaret Rasch* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (See above) Spouse: Norman Zenk Birth Date: August 10, 1921 Marriage Date: March 21, 1951 Other spouses: Jack Maw Howard White References: 65 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.3 Robert Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen Gradel References: 108 111 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.4 Betty Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen Gradel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.5 Irene Bernardine Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth Date: September 14, 1925 Birth Place: Centerline Michigan aka: Renie Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen Gradel Spouse: Mr. Luce Children: Brad References: 104 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.5.1 Brad Luce ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mother: Irene Bernardine Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1.3.6.6 Kenneth Rasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: Bernard Rasch Mother: Gretchen Gradel
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