Paul Richard Junghans - death

My great grandfather Paul Richard Junghans passed away on November 13, 1944 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Here is a copy of his death certificate.




















Below is a copy of his obituary.

By 1944, Paul was the third of the Junghans (Yunghans) brothers to pass away.    Eldest brother Emil Yunghans died February 19, 1929 in Vincennes, Indiana and Otto Junghans passed away June 16, 1931 in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Marian Junghans and Phyllis Junghans - about 1935

Here is a photo of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' granddaughter Marion Junghans and their great granddaughter, Phyllis Junghans, taken around 1935.

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Marion was the daughter of Della (Phillips) and William Paul Junghans.     Phyllis was the granddaughter of Della and William Junghans and daughter of Evelyn (Gaulke) and Kenneth Junghans.

Kenneth Junghans and Evelyn (Gaulke) wedding

Here is a wedding photo of Wilhelmina (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' grandson, Kenneth and his bride, Evelyn (Gaulke).   I'm not sure of the month and day but believe the year was 1932.

Kenneth was the son of Della (Phillips) and William Paul Junghans.

Marian Junghans - about 1935

Here is a photo of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' granddaughter, Marian Junghans, taken around 1935.    Marian would have been around 6 years old when this photo was taken.

Marian was born prematurely to Olive (Fields) and Clarence Phillips due to complications from appendicitis that resulted in her mother's death.   Marian was then adopted by her aunt and uncle, Della (Phillips) and William Paul Junghans.

Marian and Kenneth Junghans - 1931

Here is a photo taken around 1931 of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' grandchildren, Marian and her brother Kenneth.

  

























Marian and Ken were the youngest and eldest children of Della (Phillips) and William Junghans.

Marian would have been about 2 and Kenneth about 20 years old.
I'm not sure how old the car was but would be nice to have it today.

William Junghans and family - 1929

Here is a photo taken in 1929 of the family of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' eldest son, William.

From left to right, Kenneth, William, wife Della, Marion (being held by Della) and Harlow.

I'm not sure who is hidden between Marion and Harlow (wearing the hat) but it may be my great grandfather, Paul Richard Junghans.

On the far left you can see someone's left arm and leg which is probably William and Della's youngest son, William Jr.

Kenneth, William Jr, Harlow - 1917

Here is a photo taken in late 1917 (or possibly early 1918) of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' grandchildren, Ken, William Jr and Harlow.

































The three boys were the sons of Della (Phillips) and William Junghans.

William Junghans and family - 1939

Here is a photo taken about 1939 of the family of the eldest son of Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans.

(From left to right)

Back row: Harlow, Della, William and Ken Junghans
Front row: Marian Junghans

I had originally labeled this photo with "Bill Jr", but from looking at the photo, it looks like William (or Bill Sr) wearing the hat, but difficult to tell.

Olga (Appleby) and William Junghans Jr - family wedding photo

Here is a photo of Wilhelmina (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans' eldest son, William and wife Della (Phillips) and family. 

This is apparently a photo taken for the wedding of William and Della's son, William Jr to Olga Appleby who were married on June 27, 1937.

In the back row on the right, "Grandma Junghans" is actually Della and "Grandpa Junghans" is William.

I also see in the back row (4th from the left) is a gentleman standing,  (facing away from the camera to his left), which may be my great grandfather, Paul Richard Junghans.    I'm not sure why his name was omitted from the photo description, but it would seem unusual for him to not have been a part of the photo and at the wedding of his grandson, since he was still living at the time.

1920 US Census - Carl Junghans

Here is the 1920 US Census for Carl Junghans the second son born to my great grandparents, Wilhelminia (Schmidt) and Paul Richard Junghans.

Carl, wife Selma and their son Lloyd were living in Koshkonong, Wisconsin, approximately 14 miles southwest of Fort Atkinson.
























Carl was employed as a machinist, though I can't decipher the name of the company.

Otto Junghans, Paul Richard Junghans, Carl F Yunghans

This is the only photo I've seen of three of the four Junghans (Yunghans) brothers together.

From left to right:   Otto Junghans,  my great grandfather, Paul Richard Junghans and Carl F Yunghans.

Eldest brother Emil Yunghans (who was not included in the photo) died February 19, 1929 in Vincennes, Indiana and Otto Junghans died June 16, 1931 in Mequon, Wisconsin.

I'm not sure where the photo (Vincennes, Indiana or in Wisconsin) was taken but based upon the deaths of Emil and Otto I am guessing the photo was taken sometime between February 1929 and June 1931.

Paul Junghans Jr - warranty deed

Here is a deed for property owned by Paul Richard and Wilhelminia Junghans' son, Paul Jr.

This plot of land in Sawyer County, Wisconsin was purchased by Paul Jr in July 1927.    I'm not sure why the property was transferred to Paul Jr, possibly a place to vacation or an investment. 

Sawyer County is located approximately 5 hours north of where Paul Jr was living in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.   

This particular property is also located about an hour east of where my grandparents, Louise (Daniels) and Walter Junghans would eventually buy a house on Long Lake, Wisconsin in the 1960's.

1930 US Census - Paul Richard Junghans

Here is the 1930 US Census for my great grandfather, Paul Richard Junghans.    Paul was living at the home of his son, Paul Jr and wife Rosina and their son Richard in Jefferson County near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Also living in the household was Paul Richard Junghans' sister-in-law, Mary Schmidt.

Like so many census records with errors, this one indicates Paul Richard Junghans immigrated to the United States in 1868.    As I pointed out in earlier posts, he immigrated sometime in 1886.

Fort Atkinson Black Hawks Football

I previously, posted a photo of my grandfather, Walter Junghans in his Fort Atkinson Black Hawks uniform.

Here is an article that appeared in the Jefferson County Union on November 9, 1967 about the history of the Black Hawks football team.

Paul Junghans Jr - marriage

Paul and Wilhelminia Junghans' 4th son, Paul Jr married Rosina Victoria Billing on February 12, 1918.

I do not have a copy of the wedding certificate or a photo of the couple, but here is a photo of Rosina I am guessing was taken close to that time.

Here is another photo of "Aunt Vic" taken several years later, I am guessing was taken in the early 1950's.

Walter Junghans - Fort Atkinson Black Hawks Football

My grandfather, Walter Junghans used to play for a semi-pro football team in Fort Atkinson, the Black Hawks.    Here is a photo taken sometime in the early 1930's.

Walter Junghans - high school photo

Here is a photo of my grandfather, Walter Junghans.   This photo was probably taken during his senior year in high school, which would be either fall of 1926 or spring of 1927.

Wilhelminia (Schmidt) Junghans - death

Here is the death certificate for my great grandmother, Wilhelminia (Schmidt) Junghans, the wife of Paul Richard.     Minnie was only 55 when she passed away in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Here is an obituary that appeared in the Fort Atkinson paper.    The obituary indicated she married Paul Junghans in 1889; they were actually married December 11, 1886.

Walter Junghans' confirmation

Here is the confirmation service record for my grandfather, Walter Junghans' confirmation service which took place on April 13, 1924 at the Friedens Evangelical Church in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.  

My great grandmother, Wilhelminia (Schmidt) Junghans performed a solo during the ceremony.

Walter Junghans' first letter in cursive

Here is a letter my grandfather Walter wrote to his older brother Paul in 1916.    

My grandfather would have been 7 at the time he wrote this letter, just 2 months shy of his 8th birthday.

Frieden's Church - Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Here is a photo taken in August 2007 of the Friedens Church where the Junghans family attended  in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

This particular structure was built in 1923.  I believe the original church was destroyed by fire.

The church eventually became the Friedens Church of Christ.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Returning to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin......My great grandparents, Paul Richard and Wilhelminia Schmidt had moved from Neillsville to Fort Atkinson in 1914.    Here are some photos of Fort Atkinson.

Fort Atkinson - 1915

Fort Atkinson - 1915

View from Rock River - 1915

Fort Atkinson - 1915

Hoard's Dairy Farm - 1920

Main Street Bridge - 1915

Carl F Yunghans and Hannah Kerlifofaky - marriage

The second son of Carl Heinrich Junghans and Christliebe Kuehn, Carl F Yunghans was married to Hannah Kerlifofaky on November 8, 1905 in Marion, Indiana, almost 4 hours northeast of where they lived in Vincennes, Indiana.

I believe this if the first document I've encountered that has connected the 4 Junghans/Yunghans brothers (Emil, Carl, Otto and Paul), based upon the father, Heinrich Junghans and mother, Christliebe Kuehn.

Probably due to the Junghans' brothers  American pronunciation with a German accent of their parent's names or the government employee's misspellings have led to numerous variations.

Julius Yunghans and family

Here is a photo of Emil and Julia Yunghans' eldest son, Julius and his extended family.

Back Row L to R: Alvin Kirsch, Julius Kirsch, Otto Kirsch, Julius Yunghans (Minnie's husband), Christ Stier (Suzy's husband), John Kirsch, George Kirsch (holding Paula). L to R: Emma Dickmeyer (married Julius Kirsch), Clara Kirsch, Mary Kirsch, Minnie Kirsch Yunghans (holding son Arthur), Susan Kirsch Stier, Odelia Kirsch, Lena Kreft Kirsch, Pauline Beyer Kirsch, Myrtle Kirsch, Barbara Grasch Kirsch. Front Children: Selma Kirsch, Marie Yunghans, Katy Stier, Johnny Steir, Edgar Kirsch, Walter Kirsch, Adella Kirsch.

 

Based upon the age of Arthur who was born June 10, 1906, I believe the photo was taken late 1906 or early 1907 in Vincennes, Indiana.

Otto Yunghans - marriage application

Here is the Vincennes, Indiana marriage application for Emil and Julia Yunghans' 3rd son, Otto.

































Otto married Clara Twietmeyer on August 16, 1905.

Henry C Yunghans - marriage certificate

Now that I've finished entries for the eight sons of Emil and Julia Yunghans'  World War I draft registrations, it's time to move onto another topic.

Here is the marriage certificate for Emil and Julia Yunghans' second son, Henry and his wife Anna Hanneman who married on June 18, 1903 in Vincennes, Indiana.

When I was in Vincennes, Indiana in 2007 trying to locate information on the brothers of my great grandfather Paul Richard Junghans, I stopped at the genealogical society and copied marriage records.  I did not know at the time that the Yunghans records I copied were part of our family until a couple of years later when I had been provided the family tree of the older Junghans (Yunghans) brothers, Emil and Carl.

Frank Christopher Yunghans - World War I draft registration

Here is the World War I draft registration for the 8th and youngest son of Emil and Julia Yunghans, Frank Christopher Yunghans.

Frank, like his older brothers Julius, Henry and Alvin was employed as a cigar maker at his father's cigar factory.

Albert Christian Yunghans - World War I draft registration

Here is the World War I draft registration for the 7th son of Emil and Julia Yunghans, Albert Christian.

Albert was employed as a draftsman for the Vincennes Bridge Company.

John Frederick Yunghans - World War I draft registration

Here is the World War I draft registration for the 6th son of Emil and Julia Yunghans, John Frederick.

John was employed as a machinist for the Pan Handle Railroad Company.    There are several articles online about the Pan Handle Railroad Company by googling the name.