Christina Kaiser
1852 - 1917 (64 years)1. Christina Kaiser was born on 21 Nov 1852 in Odessa, Ukrayina; died on 21 Oct 1917 in North Dakota, USA. Family/Spouse: Friedrich Mettler. Friedrich was born on 26 May 1855 in Kassel, Odessa, Ukrayina; died on 4 Jan 1931 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Ferdinand Mettler was born in Oct 1883 in South Dakota, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Ferdinand Mettler (1.Christina1) was born in Oct 1883 in South Dakota, USA. Notes:
Helmuth Mettler
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Helmuth Mettler, 86, Dickinson, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. Joseph?s Hospital & Health Center, Dickinson. Helmuth?s funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Rev. Cal Oraw officiating. Interment will take place at St. Joseph?s Cemetery, Dickinson, with military honors to follow the funeral and be provided by the Dickinson Honors Team. Visitation will be on Monday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Ladbury Funeral Service and will continue one Tuesday from 8 a.m. to service time.
Helmuth D. Mettler was born February 14, 1926 in Beulah, the son of Ferdinand and Maria (Reede) Mettler. He was raised and educated in Beulah, and attended welding school in Chicago. He then through correspondence courses received his mechanics education.
He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. Upon his discharge he returned to North Dakota and went to work as a mechanic for Schultz Machinery in Bismarck for many years before leaving to open his own business, Mettler Construction. Helmuth owned heavy duty equipment, where he did road construction, built culverts and dams until his retirement. During this time he was also in partnership with his brother, Oscar, in a farming operation. In his retirement he worked briefly for Candee Construction in the auto shop, and as an apartment owner and landlord.
Helmuth was united in marriage to Florence (Metz) Casady, on November 21, 1953 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson. They have made their home here in Dickinson, where he was a past member of the American Legion Club. He was primarily an auto mechanic, but as a handyman could fix, rebuild or repair anything from a watch to a washing machine. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, and helping Florence make pickles and put up rhubarb. With his abundant garden, he was able to share his vegetables with family and friends.
Helmuth is survived by his wife, Florence, who is in Life Care Center, Greeley, Colo.; their daughter, Shirley A. Casady, Greeley; one grandson, Shane Armijo, Greeley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and all of his siblings, Edmund Mettler, Oscar Mettler, Harry Mettler, Wilmer Mettler, Alvina Renner, Elsie Stimpson, Hertha Christenson, Ella Feik, and Hilda Perrine.Family/Spouse: Maria Kruckenberg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Alvina Mettler was born on 11 Jan 1909 in North Dakota, USA; died on 15 May 1980 in Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA.
- 4. Ella Mettler
- 5. Hilda Mettler
- 6. Elsa Mettler
- 7. Edward Mettler
- 8. Herda Mettler
Generation: 3
3. Alvina Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) was born on 11 Jan 1909 in North Dakota, USA; died on 15 May 1980 in Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. Alvina married Adolph D. Renner on 21 Jan 1928 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. Adolph (son of Andreas Renner and Johanna Christmann) was born on 31 Dec 1903 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA; died on 13 Jul 1983 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Ruth Sophie Renner was born on 11 Jun 1930 in North Dakota, USA; died on 21 May 2008.
- 10. Esther Johanna Renner was born on 15 Sep 1932 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA; died on 19 Dec 2019 in Hazen, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA.
- 11. Irene Renner
- 12. Gilbert Renner
- 13. Caroline Renner
4. Ella Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 5. Hilda Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 6. Elsa Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 7. Edward Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 8. Herda Mettler (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1)
Generation: 4
9. Ruth Sophie Renner (3.Alvina3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) was born on 11 Jun 1930 in North Dakota, USA; died on 21 May 2008. Family/Spouse: Henry Genz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Paul Genz
- 15. Adolph Genz
- 16. Otto Genz
- 17. Charles Genz
- 18. Michael Genz
- 19. Rose Genz
- 20. Johnny Genz
Ruth married Carl Christensen on 18 Oct 1968 in Wisconsin, USA. Carl died on 13 May 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Esther Johanna Renner (3.Alvina3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) was born on 15 Sep 1932 in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA; died on 19 Dec 2019 in Hazen, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. Family/Spouse: Theofild Wilhelm Braun. Theofild was born on 17 Feb 1917 in Ward County, North Dakota, USA; died on 20 Feb 2003 in Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA; was buried in Golgotha Cemetery, Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. John Braun
- 23. Kenneth Braun
- 24. Roy Braun
- 25. Willy Braun
- 26. Russ Braun
11. Irene Renner (3.Alvina3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 12. Gilbert Renner (3.Alvina3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1) 13. Caroline Renner (3.Alvina3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Christina1)