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FUERCH, Friedrich

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  FUERCH, Friedrich

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. FUERCH, Ferdinand H  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1852 in Prussia; died on 9 Mar 1931 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 3. FUERCH, Herman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1854 in Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 4 Feb 1922 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  FUERCH, Ferdinand H Descendancy chart to this point (1.Friedrich1) was born in Mar 1852 in Prussia; died on 9 Mar 1931 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    NF Gazette

    Ferdinand Fuerch Is Laid at Rest
    Funeral Services Are Held for Old Resident.
    SANBORN, March 12.-Funeral services for Ferdinand Fuerch, aged 78, who died at his home on the Lockport road on Monday, were held from his late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock and 2:30 o'clock from the Holy Ghost church at Bergholtz. The bearers were Messrs. Otto Licht, John Strassburg, Albert Jagow, Ernest Monte (sic), Ernest Oswald and August Mueller. The Rev. Keuchenbacher (sic) officiated. Burial was in Holy Ghost cemetery at Bergholtz. Mr. Fuerch came to this country from Germany about 50 years ago and had always resided in this vicinity. He is survived by three sons.

    Ferdinand married LANG, Christine in 1878. Christine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. FUERCH, Franz Otto  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1880 in Prussia; died in 1937 in New York.
    2. 5. FUERCH, Max Paul Otto  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1883 in Prussia; died in 1918 in New York.
    3. 6. FUERCH  Descendancy chart to this point

    Ferdinand married MARKWALD, Auguste in 1883. Auguste was born in Dec 1855 in Germany; died in 1923 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. FUERCH, William Ferdinand  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1884 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Oct 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 8. FUERCH, Frederick A  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1893 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Nov 1953 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

  2. 3.  FUERCH, Herman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Friedrich1) was born on 7 Sep 1854 in Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 4 Feb 1922 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.

    Notes:

    Buffalo Express feb 5, 1922
    Herman Fuerch, 67. a merchant tailor in this city for 31 years, died suddenly last night at his home, No. 168 Saxton street. He had been ill about two weeks. Mr. Fuerch was born in Brandenberg, Germany on September 7, 1854 and came to America in early youth. Two sons, Carl F. and Fred Fuerch and one daughter Louise Fuerch. all of Lockport, survive. The funeral will be held on Monday.

    Family/Spouse: WILKE, Emelie. Emelie was born in 1863; died in 1920 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. FUERCH, Carl Friedrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1886 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in 1940 in Niagara County, NY.
    2. 10. FUERCH, Louise Caroline Emilie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1889 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; and died.
    3. 11. FUERCH, Frederick Herman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1891 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jul 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
    4. 12. FUERCH, Paul E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1909 in Niagara County, NY; died in Feb 1972 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  FUERCH, Franz Otto Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born in Dec 1880 in Prussia; died in 1937 in New York.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. FUERCH, Wallace  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. FUERCH, Floyd  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  FUERCH, Max Paul Otto Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 15 Feb 1883 in Prussia; died in 1918 in New York.

    Family/Spouse: Emma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. FUERCH, Walter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. FUERCH, Edward  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  FUERCH Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1)

  4. 7.  FUERCH, William Ferdinand Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 19 Mar 1884 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Oct 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    FUERCH - William Fuerch, age 76, of the Niagara Road, Bergholtz, in the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, October 16th, 1960. He is survived by a daughter, Elvera, 3 sons, Ronald, Norbert, all of Town of Wheatfield and Melvin Fuerch of Grand Rapids, Michigan, also survived by 14 grandchildren. Friends may call at the family residence where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. and in The Holy Ghost Lutheran Church at 2:30 P.m. The Rev. Robert Jaeger will officiate. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Fuerch was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Charter member of the Bergholtz Fire Co., and 25 year member of the Carborundum Service Club.

    William married URTEL, Katarina Wilhelmine Elisabeth about 1910 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Katarina (daughter of URTEL, Wilhelm and WINTER, Wilhelmine) was born on 20 Feb 1883 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Apr 1946 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. FUERCH, Ronald W  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1911 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Niagara County, NY.
    2. 18. FUERCH, Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912 in Niagara County, NY; died in 1912 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
    3. 19. FUERCH, Elvera E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Mar 1995 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.
    4. 20. FUERCH, Norbert W  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 2012 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.
    5. 21. FUERCH, Melvin M  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 2003 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI.

  5. 8.  FUERCH, Frederick A Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born in Jan 1893 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Nov 1953 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    12 November 1953 Tonawanda News
    FUERCH – Fred Fuerch, 60, died suddenly this morning, Nov. 12, 1953, in his home, WA St., Bergholz, N. Y. Mr. Fuerch was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, nee Mante; daughter, Mrs. Lorena Walck; granddaughter, Louise Walck; and brother, William Fuerch. Services will be at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the family residence in Washington St. and at 3 P.M. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. The Rev. Victor W. Dahlke will officiate. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.

    Frederick married MANTE, Gertrude M in 1923 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Gertrude (daughter of MANTE, Ernest August and KANDT, Katherine Anna Louise) was born in Aug 1899 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 May 1954 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. FUERCH, Lorena Gertrude  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Sep 2023 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

  6. 9.  FUERCH, Carl Friedrich Descendancy chart to this point (3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 25 Jun 1886 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in 1940 in Niagara County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: SEELOW, Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina (daughter of SEELOW, Louis and HAYDEN, Wilhelmina) was born on 1 Sep 1886 in New York; died in Mar 1963 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 10.  FUERCH, Louise Caroline Emilie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 18 May 1889 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; and died.

  8. 11.  FUERCH, Frederick Herman Descendancy chart to this point (3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 10 Sep 1891 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jul 1941 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    DIES AT LOCKPORT
    Fred H. Fuerch Employed at Harrison Plant for 14-Years.
    LOCKPORT.- Fred H. Fuerch. of 168 Saxton street, former foreman in the press department of the Harrison plant here, died at 10 o'clock last night after a long illness. Last rites will be held Wednesday at 2:30 at the home and at 3 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran church with interment in Lutheran Cold Springs cemetery. Mr. Fuerch was born September 10, 1891 in this city, a son of Herman and Emelia Wilke Fuerch. and lived here all his life. He worked at the Harrison Plant for 14 years. Surviving are his wife Lucy Quandt Fuerch, two daughters Mrs. Austin Stahler of Batavia and Marion L. Fuerch of this city, a son Alvin F. and a sister Louise Fuerch of this city.

    Frederick married QUANDT, Lucia Agnes Susanna on 18 Oct 1916 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Lucia (daughter of QUANDT, Frank Herman Wilhelm and HASELEY, Martha Maria Elisabeth) was born on 20 Oct 1892 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jul 1963 in Orange City, Volusia County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. FUERCH, Ruth Lucia  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1918 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Feb 1995 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY.
    2. 24. FUERCH, Alvin Frederick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1919 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Dec 1973 in Niagara County, NY.
    3. 25. FUERCH, Marion L  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

  9. 12.  FUERCH, Paul E Descendancy chart to this point (3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 28 Apr 1909 in Niagara County, NY; died in Feb 1972 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: STEBLEIN, Kathryn L. Kathryn (daughter of STEBLEIN, William J and HAGENMAEIER, Elizabeth C) was born on 3 Feb 1903 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died in Mar 1984 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  FUERCH, Wallace Descendancy chart to this point (4.Franz3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1)

    Family/Spouse: SCHAFER, Dorothy. Dorothy died in 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. FUERCH, Salicia  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. FUERCH, Frederick  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. FUERCH, William  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 14.  FUERCH, Floyd Descendancy chart to this point (4.Franz3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1)

  3. 15.  FUERCH, Walter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Max3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1)

  4. 16.  FUERCH, Edward Descendancy chart to this point (5.Max3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1)

  5. 17.  FUERCH, Ronald W Descendancy chart to this point (7.William3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 21 Apr 1911 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Niagara County, NY.

    Ronald married SULLIVAN, Edytha E on 21 Nov 1935 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edytha (daughter of SULLIVAN, A J and Mary A) was born on 4 Apr 1914 in New York; died on 18 May 1980 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. FUERCH, Carol Ann  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. FUERCH, William Ronald  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. FUERCH, Janelle Katherine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Jul 2010 in Concord, Cabarrus County, NC.

  6. 18.  FUERCH, Irene Descendancy chart to this point (7.William3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born in 1912 in Niagara County, NY; died in 1912 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

  7. 19.  FUERCH, Elvera E Descendancy chart to this point (7.William3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 24 May 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Mar 1995 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 10, 1995
    Services for Elvera E. Fuerch, a lifelong resident of Wheatfield, will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Luther Street, Bergholz. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.
    Miss Fuerch, 79, of Niagara Road, died Thursday (March 9, 1995) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a long illness.
    Miss Fuerch worked in the Coated Abrasives Division of Carborundum Co. for 45 years until she retired in 1979. She was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bergholz Fire Company and a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.
    Survivors include two brothers, Melvin of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Norbert of Bergholz


  8. 20.  FUERCH, Norbert W Descendancy chart to this point (7.William3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 2012 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    April 22, 2012
    Norbert W. Fuerch

    Niagara Gazette

    LEWISTON — Norbert W. Fuerch, age 93, of Bergholz, was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2012, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on April 28, 1918, son of the late William and Katherine (Urtel) Fuerch. Norbert was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, where he served as a former treasurer, elder and choir member. He was also an exempt member of the Bergholz Fire Company and recently received a life membership, after being a member for 73 years. Norbert served with various positions on committees and was a past treasurer and assistant chief. He was a member of the original Bergholz Fire Company Band and continued playing and marching with the Bergholz German Band. Norbert enjoyed woodworking, gardening and golfing. He was employed for many years as a tool and die maker at St. Mary Manufacturing, in North Tonawanda, until his retirement.

    Norbert was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Arlene V. (Ausderau) Fuerch, on June 30, 2010; two brothers, Ronald and Melvin Fuerch, and a sister, Elvera Fuerch.

    Survivors include four children, Gerry (Sharon) Fuerch of Bergen, NY, Linda (Randy) Jasulevich of Pendleton, Les (Mary) Fuerch of Bergholz and Duane (Janine) Fuerch of Niagara Falls; seven grandchildren, David, Fay, Kari, Melissa, Matthew, Michael and Rebecca; five great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Bonnie, Alex, Abigail and Norah; and many nieces and nephews.

    Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

    Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

    Norbert married AUSDERAU, Arlene Vada on 27 Jun 1942 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arlene (daughter of AUSDERAU, Arthur D and HUEY, Vada) was born on 2 Jan 1922 in Clearmont, PA; died on 30 Jun 2010 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. FUERCH, Linda Ruth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. FUERCH, Leslie W  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. FUERCH, Gerald Norbert  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. FUERCH, Duane A  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 2015 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY.

  9. 21.  FUERCH, Melvin M Descendancy chart to this point (7.William3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 23 Aug 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 2003 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI.

    Melvin married ARRANCE, Doris M on 27 Nov 1943. Doris (daughter of ARRANCE, George and Martha) was born about 1924 in MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. FUERCH, Mark Charles  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. FUERCH, Kim  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. FUERCH, Michelle  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. FUERCH, Nanette  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 40. FUERCH, Jon Melvyn  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 41. FUERCH, Sheryl  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 42. FUERCH, Michael Arrance  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 22.  FUERCH, Lorena Gertrude Descendancy chart to this point (8.Frederick3, 2.Ferdinand2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Sep 2023 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Lorena G. Broecker

    Of Newfane, NY,  passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Elderwood at Lockport.  She was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY,  on March 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude [Mante] Fuerch.
    Mrs. Broecker graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. 
    She was employed with various businesses in the area and became an on site promotions person with Tops for over 12 years and was also a care giver.
    Mrs. Broecker served as President of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary #1451 and the St. Matthews Ladies Guild and was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.
    She was involved with making quilts for Project Linus and always willing to help anyone in need.
    Mrs. Broecker was the wife of the late Burton D. Broecker and the late Benjamin C. Walck.
    She is survived by three daughters Louise (Gary) Schildhauer, Barbara St. Onge  and Linda (Charles) DeDario, seven grandchildren John Shannon, MAJ, US ARMY (ret), April (Anthony) Threet, Brent (Tara) Schildhauer, Kathy (Tracy) Taylor, Jenna (Wayne) Galloway and Angela (Josh Peters) DeDario and Brooke St. Onge, three great grandchildren Natalya, Keith and Emma,  also many nieces, nephews and friends in Walker-Hanover, Ontario.
    Mrs. Broecker was the mother of the late Marie (late Dan Light) Shannon.
    Her family will be present on Wednesday from 10-11 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM,  with the Rev. Kenneth Craig officiating. 
    Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
    Inurnment in St. Matthews Cemetery.
    Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.  
     

    Lorena married WALCK, Benjamin Clarence in Sep 1950 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Benjamin (son of WALCK, Benjamin Adolf Edward and WENDT, Lauretta J) was born on 3 Apr 1919 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Jun 1973 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. WALCK, Louise Kathryn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. WALCK, Marie Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1954 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 2012 in Virginia Beach, VA Beach City, VA.
    3. 45. WALCK, Barbara Jean  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 46. WALCK, Linda Mae  Descendancy chart to this point

    Lorena married BROECKER, Burton Donald on 31 Mar 1978. Burton (son of BROECKER, Philipp Arthur Edward and MITTELSTAEDT, Lydia Bertha Louise) was born on 1 Feb 1925 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Aug 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 23.  FUERCH, Ruth Lucia Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frederick3, 3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 3 May 1918 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Feb 1995 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY.

    Ruth married STAHLER, Austin C on 30 Jun 1940 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Austin was born on 5 Jan 1915 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Jul 1998 in Batavia, Genesee County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 24.  FUERCH, Alvin Frederick Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frederick3, 3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born on 21 Jun 1919 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died in Dec 1973 in Niagara County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: Euphemia R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. FUERCH, John  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 25.  FUERCH, Marion L Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frederick3, 3.Herman2, 1.Friedrich1) was born in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: SULLIVAN, Alfred. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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