I've recovered an old photograph
of the residence and store of F. F. MOELLER in Artesian, IA.? The photograph appears to have been taken
sometime between 1907 and 1916.? Based on
limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the
owner and his family:
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Friedrich of Frederick “Fred” Fritz
Ludwig Christian MOELLER was b. 31 Oct 1876 in Denver, IA to parents Johann
Christoph or Christian “Christ” MOELLER (1854-1936) and Wilhelmina “Minnie”
HILDEBRANDT (1855-1932) who were married 30 Sept 1875 in Artesian, IA.? Fred was one of 8 children born to this
couple including, Fred; Anna Ida Emma Sophie; Wilhelmine “Minna” Karoline
Sophie; John “Jack” W.; Herman or Hermann W.; Albert Ludwig Friedrich; Hilda Christine
Emilie Dorothy; and Arthur William MOELLER, all born between 1876 and 1897.
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Fred married Wilhelmine “Minnie”
Elisa Louise DREWES or DRAVIS (1876-1961) on 8 Feb 1900 in Bremer Co., IA and
they had 6 children including, Rosina Wilhelmine Dorothy; Clara A.; Erna Emma
Hilda; Erhard; Leona Ella; and Baby Girl MOELLER, all born between 1903 and
1920.? Fred died 4 Feb 1952 in Denver, IA
and is buried in the Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery in Artesian, IA.?
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Fred’s obituary lists his
surviving family members including, his wife, a son Erhard MOELLER; four
daughters including, Mrs. Rosina SCHROEDER of Denver, IA.; Mrs. Paul SCHAEFER
of Bremer, IA, Mrs. Clarence DETTERDING of Readlyn, IA, and Mrs. Wilbur SCHULTZ
of Waverly, IA; and three brothers including, Albert MOELLER of Waverly, IA;
Art MOELLER of Waterloo, IA; and John MOELLER of California; along with two
sisters, Mrs. Hilda TIMM and Mrs. Minnie HOMAN both of Denver, IA.
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I am hoping to locate someone
from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of
family.? If you are a member of this
family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
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Thanks,
Shelley
