Robert Charles Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 5 Apr 1864 in Bushkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA and was christened on 7 May 1864 in Moravian Church, Schoeneck, Bushkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA. He died on 12 Apr 1919 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA and was buried on 16 Apr 1919 in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. Robert married Emma Wetzel on 30 Dec 1885 in Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.
Robert Charles Plattenberger was baptized by Brother John Jacob Regennas. The sponsors at his baptism were Alfred Danke and his wife, Susan, and Robert Clewell. (Moravian Church, Schoeneck, Register Book #3, pg. 81, Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, PA)
Around 1893 Robert and his family moved to Blue Springs, Nebraska. After their farm crop was eaten by grasshoppers and the drought continued, they returned to Lisbon, Iowa in 1895 by covered wagon. He continued to farm most of his life. Around 1904 Robert and his wife, Emma, moved from Lisbon to Mount
Vernon, where they joined the Presbyterian Church. He served as trustee of three years and was elected to the eldership.In 1900 Robert C. Plattenberger, b. Apr 1864 in PA, age 36, a farmer, was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with his wife, Emmaline Plattenberger, b. Sep 1866 in PA, age 33, and three of their children:
- son Earl Plattenberger, b. Sep 1887 in IA, age 12, at school
- daughter Myrtle M. Plattenberger, b. Aug 1891 in NE, age 8, at school
- son Luther W. Plattenberger, b. Feb 1895 in NE, age 5
Robert and Emmaline had been married for 14 years. Emmaline was the mother of 3 children, who were all living in 1900. (1900 census, microfilm roll 443, Page 12B, house #248, family #251)In 1910 Robert C. Plattenburger (listed as R. C. Platenburger), b. in PA, age 46, a farmer, was living in Linn Twp., Linn Co., IA, with his wife, Emma Plattenberger, b. in PA, age 43, and three of their children:
- son Earl Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 23, a laborer on the home farm
- son Luther Plattenberger, b. in NB, age 15
- daughter Olive M. Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 1
Robert and Emma had been married for 24 years. Emma was the mother of 4 children, who were all living in 1910. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_410, Page 7A, house #140, family #142)Robert died at his home on North First Avenue in Mount Vernon. (Obit in newspaper)
In 1920 Robert's widow, Emma Plattenberger, b. in PA, age 53, was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with two of their children:
- son Luther Plattenberger, b. in NE,. age 24, a farmer
- daughter Olive Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 11
(1920 census, microfilm roll T625_499, Page 1B, house #23, family #24)In 1930 Robert's widow, Emma Plattenberger, b. in PA, age 63, a servant for a private family, was living at 409 West 4th St. North, in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with their unmarried daughter:
- Olive Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 21
(1930 census, microfilm roll 664, Page 6B, house #173, family #173)(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 117789912
2. Marriage to Emma Wetzel - Iowa Marriage Records, 1880-1937)
Emma Wetzel [Parents] was born on 7 Sep 1866 in Northampton Co., PA. She died on 18 Apr 1942 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA and was buried on 20 Apr 1942 in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. Emma married Robert Charles Plattenberger on 30 Dec 1885 in Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.
Emma (Wetzel) Plattenberger was an active member in the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Vernon. She was chairman of the music committee and was superintendent of the Sunday School for a number of years. She was also a member of the order of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary.
Emma died at her home on North 4th St. in Mt. Vernon and is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. (Obit in newspaper from scrapbook of Nellie Plattenberger)
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye and Lisbon Herald, 23 April 1942:
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Emma Plattenberger who passed away Saturday afternoon at her home in Mount Vernon. Rev. Joseph Gray, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the service in the Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Mount Vernon cemetery. Howard Johnston was in charge.Mrs. Emma Plattenberger, 75 years, 7 months, 11 days, passed away Saturday, April 18th at 1:30 o'clock p.m. at her little home on North 4th St. after an illness of 2 weeks. She became very ill while preparing to attend Easter service.
Mrs. Plattenberger was born Sept. 7, 1866 in Northampton county, Penn. She was the third child of Jacob and Almena Wetzel. Mrs. Plattenberger was still a very small child when the Wetzels moved to Lisbon. On December 3rd, 1885 she was united in marriage to Robert Charles Plattenberger and lived in Lisbon and vicinity until 1904, when the family moved to Mount Vernon, all joining the Presbyterian churcn. Mrs. Plattenberger was a very active member in the various organizations, being chairman of the music committee and was Superintendent of the Sunday School for a number of years. Se was also a member of the order of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxilary.
Mr. Plattenberger and a daughter Olive preceded her in death. She is survived by two son, Earl of Long Beach, Calif., Luther of Mount Vernon; one daughter Myrtle DuBois , of Long Beach, Calif., also six grandchildren, four great granddaughters; two sisters, Margaret and Ella Wetzel, of Chicago, Ill., one brother Luther Wetzel of Stanley and a host of neighbors and friends.
(Copied by Elizabeth J, (Frederick) VanderSchaaf)(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 117790069)
They had the following children:
M i Earl Plattenberger F ii Myrtle May Plattenberger M iii Luther Wetzel Plattenberger F iv Olive Marie Plattenberger was born on 25 May 1908 in Mount Vernon, Linn Co., IA. She died in 1940 and was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.
(Sources:
1. Iowa Births and Christenings Index
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 142330215)
Nelson S. Hester [Parents] was born on 25 Dec 1840 in Easton, Northampton Co., PA. He died on 23 Apr 1902 and was buried on 26 Apr 1902 in Easton Cemetery, Easton, Northampton Co., PA. Nelson married Mary Jane Hawk.
Other marriages:Plattenberger, Lucinda Susanna
Nelson S. Hester is buried in Section F, plot 108, in Easton Cemetery.
Mary Jane Hawk [Parents] was born on 27 Jan 1847. She died on 29 Apr 1882 and was buried on 2 May 1882 in Easton Cemetery, Easton, Northampton Co., PA. Mary married Nelson S. Hester.
Mary Jane (Hawk) Hester is buried in Section F, plot 108, in Easton Cemetery.
Israel Spadt married Elizabeth Roller.
Elizabeth Roller married Israel Spadt.
They had the following children:
F i Anna Caroline Spadt
Jacob Wetzel married Almina Lockard.
Almina Lockard married Jacob Wetzel.
They had the following children:
F i Emma Wetzel
Earl Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 10 Sep 1887 in Lisbon, Linn Co., IA and was christened on 19 Nov 1888 in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. He died on 11 Jan 1959 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and was buried on 15 Jan 1959 in Los Gatos Cemetery, Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. Earl married Bessie Mandana Rupert on 7 Sep 1910 in Cedar Co., IA.
Other marriages:Brown, Nellie Adeline
In 1917 Earl Plattenberger, age 29, was living in Mount Vernon, IA, and was a self-employed farmer. He was married but had no children. (WW I draft registration)
In 1920 Earl Plattenberger, age 32, a laborer for Home Lumber Co., was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with his first wife, Bessie Plattenberger, age 30, and one son:
- Paul Plattenberger, age 1 year and 11 months
Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_499, Page 1B, house #22, family #23)In 1930 Earl Plattenberger, age 42, a salesman for a laundry, was living at 1047 E. First St. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with his first wife, Bessie M. Plattenberger, and their two sons:
- Paul Clare Plattenberger, age 12
- Richard C. Plattenberger, age 7 years and 4 months
Earl had been married at the age of 23 and Bessie at the age of 21. Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 129, Page 13B, house #185, family #533)In 1940 Earl Plattenberger, age 52, a widower, a laborer - flood control, was living along Walmet Ave. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with his two sons:
- Paul C. Plattenberger, age 22, a typist for the forest service
- C. Richard Plattenberger, age 17, delivering on a paper route
Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_369, Page 10A, household #291)In 1942 Earl Plattenberger, age 54, born 10 September 1887 in Lisbon, IA, was living at 530 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, and was employed in the shipbuilding division of Bethlehem Steel Co. at Terminal Ave., CA. The person who would always know his address was Paul Clair Plattenberger. (WW II draft registration)
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Bessie Rupert - Iowa Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996
2. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index
3. CA Death Index)
Bessie Mandana Rupert [Parents] was born on 16 Mar 1890 in Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. She died on 24 Jun 1935 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA and was buried in Jun 1935 in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange Co., CA. Bessie married Earl Plattenberger on 7 Sep 1910 in Cedar Co., IA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 63316798
2. CA Death Index)
They had the following children:
M i Paul Clare Plattenberger M ii Richard Charles Plattenberger
Earl Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 10 Sep 1887 in Lisbon, Linn Co., IA and was christened on 19 Nov 1888 in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. He died on 11 Jan 1959 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and was buried on 15 Jan 1959 in Los Gatos Cemetery, Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. Earl married Nellie Adeline Brown on 27 Feb 1943.
Other marriages:Rupert, Bessie Mandana
In 1917 Earl Plattenberger, age 29, was living in Mount Vernon, IA, and was a self-employed farmer. He was married but had no children. (WW I draft registration)
In 1920 Earl Plattenberger, age 32, a laborer for Home Lumber Co., was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with his first wife, Bessie Plattenberger, age 30, and one son:
- Paul Plattenberger, age 1 year and 11 months
Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_499, Page 1B, house #22, family #23)In 1930 Earl Plattenberger, age 42, a salesman for a laundry, was living at 1047 E. First St. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with his first wife, Bessie M. Plattenberger, and their two sons:
- Paul Clare Plattenberger, age 12
- Richard C. Plattenberger, age 7 years and 4 months
Earl had been married at the age of 23 and Bessie at the age of 21. Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 129, Page 13B, house #185, family #533)In 1940 Earl Plattenberger, age 52, a widower, a laborer - flood control, was living along Walmet Ave. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with his two sons:
- Paul C. Plattenberger, age 22, a typist for the forest service
- C. Richard Plattenberger, age 17, delivering on a paper route
Everyone in the household was born in IA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_369, Page 10A, household #291)In 1942 Earl Plattenberger, age 54, born 10 September 1887 in Lisbon, IA, was living at 530 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, and was employed in the shipbuilding division of Bethlehem Steel Co. at Terminal Ave., CA. The person who would always know his address was Paul Clair Plattenberger. (WW II draft registration)
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Bessie Rupert - Iowa Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996
2. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index
3. CA Death Index)
Nellie Adeline Brown [Parents] was born on 17 Jan 1893 in Walworth Co., WI. She died on 10 Jul 1984 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA and was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Nellie married Earl Plattenberger on 27 Feb 1943.
Other marriages:Kamerick, Earl Leeland "Lee"
Prior to her marriage to Earl Plattenberger, Nellie (nee Brown) had been the wife of Earl Leeland (Lee) Kamerick. Nellie and Earl were married 10 April 1915 in Leavenworth, KS. Earl Kamerick, was born 30 April 1894 in Florence, Morgan Co., MO, and died 31 March 1978 in Contra Costa Co., CA.
(Other sources:
1. Wisconsin Birth Index
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 142296546
3. SSDI)
Frank Wilford DuBois [Parents] was born on 25 Apr 1891 in Nora Springs, Floyd Co., IA. He died on 3 Jan 1977 in Yorba Linda, Orange Co., CA. Frank married Myrtle May Plattenberger on 15 Dec 1909 in Mount Vernon, Linn Co., IA.
In 1917/1918 Frank Wilford DuBois, age 26, born 25 April 1891 in Bremer, IA, was living at 106 1/2 East College, Iowa City, IA, and was employed as a barber by Lee W. Whittaker, Iowa City, Johnson Co. Frank was married with a wife and child under the age of 6. (WW I draft registration)
In 1942 Frank Wilford DuBois, age 51, born 25 April 1891 in North Springs, IA, was living at 1244 East Fourth St., Long Beach, Los Angeles Co.., CA, and was employed by Pacific Coast Borax, Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA. The person who would always know his address was Mrs. Lyle Michels, 265 Euclid Ave., Long Beach, CA. (WW II draft registration)
(Sources:
1. Iowa Births and Christenings Index
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 133370870
3. CA Death Index
4. SSDI. Last residence -Yorba Linda, Orange Co., California 92686)
Myrtle May Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 13 Aug 1891 in Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE. She died on 30 Mar 1944 in Los Angeles Co., CA and was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Myrtle married Frank Wilford DuBois on 15 Dec 1909 in Mount Vernon, Linn Co., IA.
In 1910 Myrtle (Plattenberger) DuBois (listed as Mirtle Du Boys), b. in NE, age 18, was living at 445 - 4th Ave. in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA, with her husband, Wilford DuBois, b. in IA, age 19, an ice man in the ice business. Myrtle and Wilford had been married less than one year. Myrtle had no children. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_410, Page 11B, house #290, family #294)
In 1921 Myrtle (Plattenberger) Dubois, b. in the USA, was living at 1016 Lorne Ave in the Saskatoon District of Saskatchewan Territory, Canada, with her husband, Frank Dubois, b. in the USA, age 30, and two of their children:
- Lawrence Dubois, age 11
- Dorothy Dubois, age 2In 1930 Myrtle (Plattenberger) DuBois, b. in NB, age 38, was living at 1332 Lemon St. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with her husband, F. Wilford DuBois, b. in IA, age 39, a barber in a barber shop, and two of their children:
- son Lawrence DuBois, b. in IA, age 19
- daughter Dorothy DuBois, b. in Canada, age 11
Myrtle had been married at the age of 18 and F. Wilford at the age of 19. Also listed in their household was F. Wilford's brother, Harold DuBois, b. in IA, age 36, a barber in a barber shop. (1930 census, microfilm roll 130, Pages 29A and 29B, house #718, family #891)In 1940 Myrtle (Plattenberger) Dubois, b. in NB, age 48, was living at 1244 Fourth St. in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, with her husband, Frank W. Dubois, b. in IA, age 48, an operator for a Borax manufacturer. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_371, Page 62B, household #32)
In 1942 Myrtle (Plattenberger) Dubois was still living in Long Beach, California.
(Other sources:
1. Iowa Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996
2. California Death Index
3. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 133905219)
They had the following children:
M i Lawrence C. DuBois F ii Dorothy May DuBois
Luther Wetzel Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 17 Feb 1895 in Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE. He died on 9 Apr 1981 in Martelle, Jones Co., IA and was buried in Apr 1981 in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. Luther married Leila Alma Barker on 29 Dec 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.
In 1917 Luther Wetzel Plattenberger, age 22, born 17 February 1895 in Blue Springs, Nebraska, single, was living in Mt. Vernon, IA, and was farming for Plattenberger & Son in Mt. Vernon. (WW I draft registration)
Corp. Luther W. Plattenburger, Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Born Blue Springs, Neb., February, 1895. Son of Emma and Robt. Plattenburger. Entered service 25 February 1918, discharged 10 June 1919. Mounted Orderly, Headquarters Co. 349. Serving in France.After returning from France in WW I, Luther rented the family farm from his mother.
In 1930 Luther W. Plattenberger, b. in NE, age 35, a farmer, was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., Iowa, with his wife, Leila A. Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 32, and two of their children, both born in IA:
- son Robert F. Plattenberger, age 8
- daughter Mary C. Plattenberger, age 6
Luther had been married at the age of 26 and Leila at the age of 23. (1930 census, microfilm roll 664, Page 6A, house #141, family #141)In 1940 Luther (listed as Luthon) W. Plattenberger, b. in NE, age 45, a farmer, was living in Franklin Twp., Linn Co., Iowa, with his wife, Leila Plattenberger, b. in IA, age 42, and two of their children, both born in IA:
- son Robert Plattenberger, age 18
- daughter Mary Carol Plattenberger, age 16
(1940 census, microfilm roll T627_1175, Page 2B, household #44)In 1942 Luther Wetzel Plattenberger, age 47, born 17 February 1895 in Blue Springs, Neb., was living at RFD #2, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, and was self-employed. The person who would always know his address was Mrs. Leila Plattenberger of the same address. (WW II draft registration)
"The Marion, Iowa, Sentinel", Thursday, 16 April 1981:
Luther Plattenberger
Luther W. Plattenberger, 86, a former resident of Mt. Vernon, died in the Anamos Community hospital Thursday morning following a long illness.Mr. Plattenberger was born Feb. 17, 1895 at Blue Springs, Neb. He came to the Lisbon/Mt. Vernon area when a small child. Attended public schools and the Cornell academy before serving with the Army in World War I.
He was married to Leila Barker Dec. 29, 1920 in Mt. Vernon. She died Sept. 9, 1979.
He was a farmer for many years in the Mt. Vernon, Martelle area until his retirement. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years serving as an elder, the Howard-Hahn Legion Post and the Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #112.
Surviving are a so, Robert F. Plattenberger and a daughter, Mrs. Ellis Lambertsen, both of Martelle, seven grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 85392212
2. Marriage to Leila A. Barker - Iowa Select Marriage Index
3. SSDI. Last residence - Martelle, Jones Co., Iowa 52305
4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010)
Leila Alma Barker [Parents] was born on 7 Mar 1898 in Villisca, Montgomery Co., IA. She died on 9 Sep 1979 in Martelle, Jones Co., IA and was buried in Sep 1979 in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. Leila married Luther Wetzel Plattenberger on 29 Dec 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.
LEILA PLATTENBERGER
Leila A. Plattenberger, 81, died Sunday Sept. 9 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness.Born March 7, 1898, at Villisca, IA, she was the daughter of Frederick Barker and Grace E. Barr Barker.
She attended Cornell College and taught school in the Clarinda area. On Dec. 29, 1920, she married Luther Plattenberger in her mother's home. She and Mr. Plattenberger lived all their married life in the Mt. Vernon vicinity, and have spent the past three years as residents of Martelle.
Mr. Plattenberger was an extremely active member of the United Presbyterian Church, having arranged for altar flowers for weekly services over a period of many years. In additionn, she was the first woman elder, a deaconess, and president of UPW during her 60 year membership. She was also a member of the New Century club and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Luther; one son, Robert and a daughter Mrs. Ellis (Mary Carol) Lambertson, both of Martelle; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Karl Kettering, Lisbon.
Services were to be held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Burnettt and Dr. Dwight Vogel officiating. Pall bearers include Jared Bauch, Robert Mahraun, Richard Gilmore, David D. Lambertsen, Dan E. Lambersen and Fred Niehaus. A memorial fund has been established.
(Other Sources:
1. Iowa Births and Christenings Index
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 117789678)
They had the following children:
M i Robert Frederick Plattenberger F ii Mary Carol Plattenberger
Paul Clare Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 14 Jan 1918 in Linn Co., IA. He died on 20 Apr 1987 in Multnomah Co., OR. Paul married Marita Elizabeth Brown on 7 Jun 1941 in Long Beach, CA.
In 1985 Paul C. Plattenberger was living in Sun City, Arizona.
(Other sources:
1. Oregon Death Index
2. US Public Records Index
3. SSDI. Last residence - Portland, Washington Co., Oregon 97224)
Marita Elizabeth Brown was born on 27 Aug 1918 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. She died on 19 Apr 2015 in Tigard, OR. Marita married Paul Clare Plattenberger on 7 Jun 1941 in Long Beach, CA.
(Sources:
1. US Public Records Index
2. US Obituary Collection)
They had the following children:
F i Susan D. Plattenberger M ii Richard O. "Dick" Plattenberger
Richard Charles Plattenberger [Parents] was born on 11 Feb 1923 in Iowa City, IA. He died on 11 Oct 1999 in Newhall, Los Angeles Co., CA. Richard married Eleanor Louise Peterson on 8 Nov 1942 in Long Beach, CA.
Other marriages:Ellis, Janice
(Sources:
1. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index
2. US Public Records Index
3. SSDI. Last residence - Newhall, Los Angeles Co., California 91321)
Eleanor Louise Peterson [Parents] was born on 3 Jun 1924 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died on 15 Mar 1989 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Eleanor married Richard Charles Plattenberger on 8 Nov 1942 in Long Beach, CA.
(Sources:
1. CA Birth Index
2. CA Death Index
3. SSDI. Last residence - Reseda, Los Angeles Co., California 91335)
They had the following children:
M i Douglas C. Plattenberger M ii Mark A. Plattenberger