Herman Moritz Puegner, son of Carl August Puegner and Christiane Concordie Schulze. Born May 14, 1848 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died Jan 24, 1917 at High Amana, IA, 68 years, buried Jan 26, 1917 at High Amana, Iowa County, IA. Occupation: at Broom maker; REFN: 103 Herman Moritz Puegner who married Amanda Kunigunde Gehlert came from Germany. Some of their 8 children were born there. They came to High Amana, Iowa in 1883. Buried in High Amana cemetery. Married ± ABT. 1869 at Germany (approximately 48 years married) to: Amanda Kunigunde Gehlert Born Sep 8, 1844 at Marienthal, Sachsen, Germany, died May 7, 1933 at High Amana, Iowa County, IA, 88 years, buried 1933 at High Amana, Iowa County, IA Cause of Death: REFN: 104 Obituary Pioneer Republican, Marengo, Iowa, May 11, 1933: "The High Amana Community was shocked Sunday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Amanda, Puegner, who passed away at 1:30 a.m. after a two days' illness following a stroke. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the community church with the minister, Arno Wendler, in charge. In addition to many who attended from the Amanas, there were relatives and friends present from Marengo, Davenport and Chicago. Amanda Gehlert was born in Germany on September 8, 1844. At the age of 25 she became the bride of Herman Puegner, sr. They remained in Germany until Nov. 5, 1883 when the family emigrated to America. For the past 40 years the family home has been in High. Mr. Puegner died here 16 years ago. Five children survive, Mrs. Rosa Meier and Liddy, Herman and William, of High and Mrs. Immanuel Solbrig, of Davenport. She also leaves 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Three sons preceded their mother in death. They were Edmund, Gustav and Oswald, the latter dying while the family was living in Germany. In addition to her housework and garden work, Mrs. Puegner had assisted in the kindergarten. She was faithful in attending all religious services and was always willing to lend a hand when she could be of assistance." REFN1739 Children: 1. Oswald PuegnerBorn at Germany, died at Germany REFN: 107 Died in Germany as a child. 2. Rosa Albine PuegnerBorn Jun 17, 1869 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died May 4, 1943 at High Amana, IA, 73 years, buried May 6, 1943 at High Amana, IA. Occupation: at Housewife; Cause of Death: REFN: 346 Rosa & William's first child (William Puegner Meier) was born out of wedlock & only lived about a month. According to custom in the Amana Society, couples who had children out of wedlock were forbidden to marry until they had made penance to the church, etc. Apparently this was the case with Rosa and William, as they did not marry for a year after the birth of their first son. They went on to have a daughter, Lydia Rosa & a son, Adolph Alfred (who died at the age of 2). Rosa Meier's probate file contains her handwritten will, which was written in German. A certified translated copy, signed by A.I. Solbrig, is also included which reads as follows: "High, Iowa January 4, 1939 Rosa Meier born Puegner. Since a person does not know what may happen to him (or her) therefor, while I am still able, I will put my will in writing. Everything that I have: the furniture, my share of the house and garden, and what shares are left, shall belong to my daughter, Lydia Furlong. She shall not sell the house as it has always been our home. I hope that everything will be carried out properly and for the best. Written the 4th day of January, 1939, at 2:00 p.m. Rosa Meier Witnesses: Mrs. Ed Ehrmann Dr. C. Hermann" The family home was located in the Village of High, Lot 2 Block 2, which Rosa owned with her brother, Herman, and sister, Lydia, both of whom never married. Obituary in the Pioneer-Republican of Marengo, Iowa, May 6, 1943: "RITES TODAY FOR MRS. ROSA MEYER Amana: Mrs. Rosa Puegner Meyer, 73, died Tuesday morning at her home in High Amana following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the community church at High, interment following in the cemetery at that place. Mrs. Meyer was born July 17, 1869, in Germany and emigrated to America when she was 12 years old coming to the Amana Society to make her home. Her parents were William and Amanda Puegner. She was united in marriage to William Meyer and became the mother of three children, a daughter, Mrs. James Furlong of Marengo, and two sons who preceded their mother in death. Among those surviving in addition to her daughter are one brother, Herman Puegner of High; two sisters, Mrs. Mina Solbrig of Davenport and Miss Lydia Puegner of High, and three grandchildren, Mrs. Rosa Sanford of San Diego, Calif., Miss Lillian Furlong of Marengo and Mrs. Jane Noyes of Victor. Her husband and three brother, Gustav, William and Edmund, are deceased." 3. Hermann Edmund PuegnerBorn Jan 2, 1873 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died Jan 6, 1959 at Iowa Co., IA, 86 years, buried 1959 at High Amana, IA REFN: 108 Never married. 4. Mina Hedwig PuegnerBorn May 5, 1875 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died Mar 22, 1953 at Davenport, IA, 77 years REFN: 109 5. Lydia Hulda PuegnerBorn Feb 18, 1877 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died Feb 26, 1959 at Iowa Co., IA, 82 years REFN: 110 6. Edmund Albin PuegnerBorn Jul 19, 1881 at Crottondorf, Sachsen, Germany, died Dec 29, 1927, 46 years, buried 1927 at High Amana, IA REFN: 111 7. Wilhelm PuegnerBorn Nov 15, 1884 at High Amana, Iowa County, IA, died Apr 6, 1940 at Iowa Co., IA, 55 years, buried 1940 at High Amana, Iowa County, IA Alias: REFN: 112 8. Gustav Albert PuegnerBorn Jun 2, 1887 at High Amana, IA, died Mar 27, 1904 at High Amana, IA, 16 years, buried 1904 at High Amana, IA. Occupation: at Farmer; Cause of Death: REFN: 113 |