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ELMER AND EDNA NEUHARTH Being one half of a set of twins as well as the youngest in a family of sixteen children was a distinct beginning for Elmer Neuharth. He was born to John G. and Katherine (Opp) Neuharth March 1, 1919. John G. was born November, 1873 in Kassel, South Russia and died August 1935. Katherine was born in Gluckstal, South Russia July 26, 1874 and died April 10, 1964. Others in the family include his twin--Lillian Roggenkamp, Richard, Gustave, Hulda Wittmayer, Arthur, Theodore (died in infancy), Edward, Henry, Martha Meidinger, Rose (Fischer) Stoebner, Christ, Elizabeth (died in infancy), George, John, and Daniel. Elmer attended rural school and later served in the United States Army during World War II for four years. His overseas duty was in the European Theatre where he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He married Edna Deahl December 15, 1942. Edna was born to Jacob and Lizzie (Heyd) Deahl April 15, 1925 near Long Lake, South Dakota. She has a brother, Edwin, living in Fargo, North Dakota and a sister, Leone Head, who lives in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Jacob was born in McPherson County September 1898 and died February 1937. Lizzie, born September 17, 1901 in McPherson County lives in Aberdeen. Elmer and Edna were owner-managers of Elmer's Place for many years. Having sold their business they are presently assistant manager and manager of the City Liquor Store. Elmer loves all spectator sports while Edna enjoys gardening and sewing. They are members of First Reformed Church. They have one daughter, Peggy, who is married to Paul Sexton, Jr. and lives in Aberdeen. Paul is employed by All American Freight Lines while Peggy is staff assistant for Indian Health Service. One grandson, Stacy R. Sexton completes the family.
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