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North Tonawanda NY Evening News

ROSEBROCK - Elmer W.
Rosebrock. 77, Wednesday
(August 21. 1974) at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital after a brief
illness. Mr. Rosebrock was a
lifelong resident of North
Tonawanda. a member of St.
Matthew Lutheran Church,
veteran of World War I. and
former employe of Buffalo
Pumps. Inc.. retiring 12 years
ago.
He is survived by his wife.
Mabel (nee Fetzer) Rosebrock.
several nieces and nephews.
f h e family will receive
friends at the Fretthold
Funeral Home. Inc.. 1241
Oliver St.. at Ward Rd.. North
Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this
evening, from 2 to 4 and 7 to,9
Friday and until 2 p.m.
Saturday, time of service. The
Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer will
officiate. Interment in St.
Matthew Lutheran Cemetery.

Elmer married FETZER, Mabel about 1923. Mabel (daughter of FETZER, J Frederick and SCHUMACHER, Emma) was born on 13 Aug 1897 in New York; died on 25 Jun 1977 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 1/19/1923

Mr. and Mrs. J. Frederick Fetzer
of 199 Robinson street announce the
engagement of their daughter, Mabel,
to Elmer Rosebrock. The wedding will
take place in the near future.

Friedrick + Emma. Emma was born in Sep 1874 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Evening News, December 26, 1931
H. J. Rosebrock is claimed by death
Prominent North Tonawandan Succumbed This Morning at His Home on Payne Avenue
Held Many Public Offices
Funeral Monday
Herman J. Rosebrock, one of North Tonawanda's best known citizens died this morning at his home on Payne avenue. His death followed a prolonged illness. He was born in Germany, coming to North Tonawanda at the age of 17 and continuing his residence here. He held a number of public offices, including alderman, supervisor and commissioner of public works. He was a staunch Democrat. For many years he was prominently identified with the Pioneers' association of Niagara county, having held different offices in the organization, including that of president. Helped Organize Church He was one of the founders of St. Matthew's church on Wheatfield street and had been active in its proceedings up to the time that illness made it impossible to give the church the benefit of his counsel. He is survived by three sons, William J., Herman J., Jr., and Albert; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and half an hour later at St. Matthew's church, Rev. Carl Frankenstein will conduct the services and Interment will be in the St. Matthew's cemetery.

Herman married Anna Mina in 1876 in New York. Anna was born on 22 Jul 1855 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jun 1916 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/22/1916

North Tonawanda, June 22. - Mrs.
Anna Rosebrock, 60 years old, wife
of Herman Rosebrock of Payne avenue,
died suddenly at her home after
suffering a few days with a heavy
cold. Mrs. Rosebrock was born In
North Tonawanda and had lived here
all her life.

ALSO

Buffalo Express, Jun 22, 1916
Mrs. Anna Roaebrock. 60 years old,wife of Herman Rosebrock of Payne avenue, died suddenly at her home this morning after suffering a few days with a heavy cold. Mrs. Rosebrock was born in North Tonawanda and had lived here all her life. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Hagen of North Tonawanda, and four sons. William J. Rosebrock of Buffalo and Herman J., Albert, and Edwin Rosebrock of North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held from the family home at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon and a half hour later from Saint Matthew's church on Wheatfield street, the Rev. Carl Frankenstein officiating.

Henry + Catharina. Catharina was born about 1815 in Hanover, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]