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     Randall Wruck had 2 or 3 daughters.² He lived at Elgin, IL.³ Vital records include: marr. He was naturalized at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁴ Randall Wruck was also known as Reinhold.⁵ He was born in February 1870 at Germany.^4,6,1,5 He was the son of Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz.¹ Randall Wruck immigrated in 1884 to the USA.^4,6 He was found on a passenger list with Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz on 12 April 1884 at Werra, arriving in New York, having come from Bremen; Passengers were listed as: Gottlieb, 58 farmer (probably 55), Louise 53 (probably 52; "Lizzie" could have been mistaken for "Louise"), Pauline 15 (actually 16), Reinhold 14 (correct), Marie 7, (actually 10), Carl 6 (actually 8), August 3 (probably 6), all emmigrating from Prussia.⁵ Randall Wruck and Gottlieb Wruck lived in 1887 at 508 So. 10th, Saginaw, MI.⁷ Randall Wruck and Mary Clara Wruck lived between 1890 and 1891 at 508 So. 10th, Saginaw, MI; (Gottlieb Wruck's address in 1889).⁸ Randall Wruck was naturalized in 1894.⁶ He was living in August 1898 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ He married Carolina Nitz, daughter of John Nitz and Carrie Brandt, on 14 August 1898 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; by T. J. Reitz, Lutheran pastor.^4,9 Randall Wruck lived in 1900 at 110 Mohawk, Chicago, IL.¹⁰ He was a machinist in a packing house between 1900 and 1928 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^4,6,11 He and Carolina Nitz appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁴ Randall Wruck lived between 1910 and 1923 at 2909 No. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL.¹² As of between 1914 and 1917, Randall Wruck was also known as Reynolds N..¹³ He and Carolina Nitz appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at 2909 No. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, along with Lillian M. Wruck.⁶ Randall Wruck was an erector in 1923 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹⁴ He lived between 1923 and 1929 at 2909 No. Racine, Chicago, IL.¹⁵ He died after 1945.¹⁶ He was living in September 1945 at Kansas City, MO.¹⁷ He was living in November 1945 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹⁶ He was buried at Acacia Masonic Cemetery, Norridge, IL.^2,18

      Christina Williams also went by the name of Dene.¹ Her married name was Wruck. She was born in April 1881 at IL.^2,3 She was the daughter of Mary. Christina Williams married Charles K. Wruck, son of Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz, in May 1900 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.² Christina Williams and Charles K. Wruck appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at 255 Larrabee St., Chicago, IL, along with Mike Williams and Mary.² Christina Williams and Charles K. Wruck appeared on the census of January 1920 at 1617 Rascher Ave., Chicago, IL, along with Viola Wruck, Jessamine E. Wruck, Eleanora Wruck, Charles B. Wruck and Mary, Christina's mother.³

     Charles K. Wruck was born circa April 1875 at Germany.² He was the son of Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz. As of 1884, Charles K. Wruck was also known as Carl.³ He was found on a passenger list with Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz on 12 April 1884 at Werra, arriving in New York, having come from Bremen; Passengers were listed as: Gottlieb, 58 farmer (probably 55), Louise 53 (probably 52; "Lizzie" could have been mistaken for "Louise"), Pauline 15 (actually 16), Reinhold 14 (correct), Marie 7, (actually 10), Carl 6 (actually 8), August 3 (probably 6), all emmigrating from Prussia.³ Charles K. Wruck and Gottlieb Wruck lived in 1889 at 508 So. 10th, Saginaw, MI.⁴ Charles K. Wruck was employed by a press feeder in 1889 at Courier, Saginaw, MI.⁴ He was employed by pressman between 1890 and 1891 at Friedman & Hynan, Saginaw, MI.⁵ He lived between 1890 and 1891 at 408 So. 10th St., Saginaw, MI.⁵ He was naturalized in 1895.² He married Christina Williams, daughter of Mary, in May 1900 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁶ Charles K. Wruck and Christina Williams appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at 255 Larrabee St., Chicago, IL, along with Mike Williams and Mary.⁶ Charles K. Wruck lived between 1905 and 1908 at 724 Edgewater Ave., Chicago, IL.⁷ He was a printer between 1905 and 1908.^7,8 He was an assistant foreman in 1909 at 1205 Roscoe, Chicago, IL.⁹ In 1909, Charles K. Wruck and Pauline Wruck ("Lena Wruck, laundress") resided at 724 Edgewater Ave., Chicago, IL; Actually, second person at this address was listed as "Lena Wruck, laundress."⁹ Charles K. Wruck lived in 1910 at 1656 Edgewater, Chicago, IL.¹⁰ He was an assistant foreman between 1910 and 1914 at 1151 Roscoe, Chicago, IL.¹¹ He was a foreman between 1915 and 1916 at 1030 Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL.¹ He lived between 1915 and 1916 at 6152 Edgewater Ave., Chicago, IL.¹ He and Christina Williams appeared on the census of January 1920 at 1617 Rascher Ave., Chicago, IL, along with Viola Wruck, Jessamine E. Wruck, Eleanora Wruck, Charles B. Wruck and Mary, Christina's mother.² Charles K. Wruck was a foreman in a printing shop between January 1920 and 1929 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^2,12 He was employed as a superintendant in 1923 at Max Lau Colortype Co..¹³ He and Viola Wruck lived in 1923 at 5743 Winthrop Ave., Chicago, IL.¹³ Charles K. Wruck and Eleanora Wruck lived between 1928 and 1929 at 5743 Winthrop Ave., Chicago, IL.¹² Charles K. Wruck was living in 1945 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^14,15

      Carolina Nitz also went by the name of Carrie. Her married name was Wruck. She was born in July 1873 at Germany.¹ She was the daughter of John Nitz and Carrie Brandt. Carolina Nitz immigrated in 1880 to USA.¹ She was found on a passenger list on 26 April 1880 at ship: "Ohio", New York, New York; from Breman, Germany.² She was naturalized in 1894 at USA.³ She married Randall Wruck, son of Gottlieb Wruck and Elizabeth Fritz, on 14 August 1898 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; by T. J. Reitz, Lutheran pastor.^1,4 As of 1900, Carolina Nitz had no children.¹ She and Randall Wruck appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ Carolina Nitz and Randall Wruck appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at 2909 No. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, along with Lillian M. Wruck.³

     Vital records include: death. Albert Alois Wruck was born on 22 May 1911 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI. He was the son of Otto Albert Wruck and Alma M. Frensel. Albert Alois Wruck died on 13 January 1920 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 8.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.²

     Vital records include: death. Leslie Otto Wruck was born on 22 January 1919 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Otto Albert Wruck and Alma M. Frensel. Leslie Otto Wruck died on 6 March 1919 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 0; of broncial pneumonia.² He was buried circa 9 March 1919 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.³

     Paulina Reimus was born on 18 March 1893 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.¹ She was baptized on 19 March 1893 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Reimus and Anna E. Wruck. Paulina Reimus died before 1 June 1900.

     Vital records include: obit. Her married name was Wruck. Helen Mae Koenig was baptized on 14 May 1899 at Sacred Heart Church, Saginaw, MI.² She was born on 14 May 1899 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^4,2,5,1 She was the daughter of Adolph Koenig and Josephine Salgett.^2,3 Helen Mae Koenig married Alfred Paul Wruck, son of Reinhold Wruck and Martha Hasenleder, on 18 April 1922 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI; witnesses: Columbo McInnis of Flint and Leona Wruck.^4,2 Helen Mae Koenig was a member of at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI.¹ She died on 22 June 1979 at Frankenmuth Convalescent Home, Frankenmuth, MI, at age 80.^6,1 She was buried circa 25 June 1979 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.⁷ Funeral services were held at Deisler Brothers Funeral Home and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI, on 25 June 1979 with Rev. Richard VanMullekom officiating.¹

     Lenore Weslok is the daughter of Edward Weslok and Emma Lena Wruck.

     Elaine Weslok is the daughter of Edward Weslok and Emma Lena Wruck.

     Florence Weslok is the daughter of Edward Weslok and Emma Lena Wruck.

     Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. was Lutheran.¹ He was a life member of Boy Scouts of America and was active with Troop #321 for 25 years.¹ He was born on 16 May 1923 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI.^2,1 He was the son of Otto Albert Wruck and Alma M. Frensel. Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. was employed between 1944 and 1979 at General Motors, Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry, Saginaw, MI.¹ He died on 4 December 1999 at Covenant Medical Center-Cooper, Saginaw, MI, at age 76.¹ He was buried on 8 December 1999 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, MI.¹ Funeral services were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Saginaw, MI, on 8 December 1999 with Rev. John W. Rauh officiating.¹

     Her married name was Campbell. Vital records include: birth. Caroline Wruck was born on 2 May 1907 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Otto Albert Wruck and Alma M. Frensel. Caroline Wruck married Robert C. Campbell, son of Frederick Campbell and Mary Jane Murray, on 3 July 1928.^2,3,4 Caroline Wruck was living in July 1963 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.⁵ She died on 24 June 1980 at age 73. She was buried on 27 June 1980 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.⁴

     Vital records include: obit. Melvin C. Wruck was born on 11 April 1920 at Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Otto Albert Wruck and Alma M. Frensel. Melvin C. Wruck served in the at Navy during World War II.² He was living between 1951 and 1981 at Bayonne, NJ.^3,4,5,2 He was employed at Ryerson Steel Co., Jersey City, NJ.² He died on 29 November 1981 at Jersey City Medical Center, NJ, at age 61.^1,6,2 Funeral services were held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Bayonne, NJ, on 2 December 1981.² He was buried on 2 December 1981 at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.^6,2

     Gerald Robert Wruck II was born on 12 November 1945 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. and Rosemary James. Gerald Robert Wruck II died on 26 April 1966 at Sheppard Field, Air Force Base, TX, at age 20.^3,1,2 He was buried on 30 April 1966 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, MI.^1,2

     Penny Lee Wruck is the daughter of Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. and Rosemary James.

     Patricia Marie Wruck is the daughter of Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. and Rosemary James.

     Barbara Ann Wruck is the daughter of Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. and Rosemary James.

     Donald Albert Wruck is the son of Gerald Robert Wruck Sr. and Rosemary James.

     Chloie Engel is the daughter of John William Engel Sr. and Clara Paulina Wruck.

     Bernice Weslok is the daughter of Edward Weslok and Emma Lena Wruck.

     Roger Albert Sramkoski I was Roman Catholic.³ He was employed at Anderson Sand and Gravel, Saginaw, MI, for 23 years.³ He was born on 4 February 1922 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.² He was the son of Leo Lewis Sramkoski and Isabelle Martha Wruck. Roger Albert Sramkoski I served at the First Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps, between 1942 and 1946, earning the Presidential Citation, the Purple Heart and the Victory Medal.³ He died on 21 September 1996 at his home, 5154 Hess, Saginaw, MI, at age 74.³ He was entombed at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum, Saginaw, MI.³

      Maria Pobanz was also known as Marie.³ Maria Pobanz was also known as Pubanz. Maria Pobanz was also known as Marianna.⁴ Vital records include: death, ch. death. Her married name was Wiese. Maria Pobanz also went by the name of Mary. She was born circa 1813 at West Prussia.^5,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Pobanz.² Maria Pobanz married Michael Wiese on 15 September 1833 at Sicinny, Kreis Tuchel, West Prussia.^2,6,7 Maria Pobanz was found on a passenger list with Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese on 10 August 1872 at ««I»Smidt», New York, NY; from Bremen; Heinrich BRANDT, 29 year old male, farmer; Louise BRANDT, 25 year old female; Marie WIESE, 48 year old female; Anna WIESE, 23 year old female; all from Germany, dest. USA (Herman Brandt was going to be 29 years old on Aug 11, and Louise was 24, Marie should have been 57-59, and Anna, Louisa's sister, was 22. Their daughter, Anna should have been with them because she was only 1.).³ Maria Pobanz witnessed the immigration of Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese on 10 August 1872 at Saginaw Co., MI.^3,8,5 Maria Pobanz appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.⁹ Maria Pobanz died on 12 July 1880 at E. Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^10,11,12 She was buried on 14 July 1880 at Brady Hill Cemetery, Saginaw, MI; Gravestone broken in half and laid in the ground; engraved: "Maria Wiese 'yost' 12 Juli 1880 Alter."^13,5

      Louisa Wiese was also known as Louise.² Her baptism name was Luise Justine.¹ Vital records include: bapt, death, obit. Her married name was Brandt. She was born on 22 December 1847 at Nirajanne, Kreis Tuchel, West Prussia; (cannot locate town on map).^3,4,5,6,1 She was baptized on 25 December 1847 at the Evangelical Church, Tuchel, Kreis Tuchel, West Prussia.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Wiese and Maria Pobanz.¹ Louisa Wiese married Herman F. Brandt, son of Dan Brandt and Eva Kocher, in 1870 at Germany.^7,6 Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt immigrated on 10 August 1872 to Saginaw Co., MI.^2,8,9 Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt were found on a passenger list with Anna Elizabeth Wiese and Maria Pobanz on 10 August 1872 on the ship, ««I»Smidt», New York, NY; from Bremen; Heinrich BRANDT, 29 year old male, farmer; Louise BRANDT, 25 year old female; Marie WIESE, 48 year old female; Anna WIESE, 23 year old female; all from Germany, dest. USA (Herman Brandt was going to be 29 years old on Aug 11, and Louise was 24, Marie should have been 57-59, and Anna, Louisa's sister, was 22. Their daughter, Anna should have been with them because she was only 1.).² Louisa Wiese witnessed the marriage of Albert August Wruck and Auguste M. Wiese on 6 October 1875 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Saginaw, MI; by Conrad Volz, Lutheran minister.^10,11,12,13 Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt were living in 1878 at 4th Ward, E. Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.¹⁴ Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, along with Louisa Wiese.¹⁵ She witnessed the immigration of Herman F. Brandt in 1882 at USA; 18 years ago.¹⁶ Louisa Wiese had 6 children - 3 living children.¹⁶ She and Herman F. Brandt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 2364 State, Saginaw, MI, along with Louisa Wiese.¹⁷ She was living in September 1933 at Bridgeport, Saginaw Co., MI.¹⁰ She had been living in Bridgeport, Saginaw Co., MI, for more than 10 years.⁸ She died on 25 September 1938 at Saginaw, MI, at age 85.^3,6 She was buried on 28 September 1938 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.^3,6

      Herman F. Brandt was also known as Heinrich.¹ He was born on 11 August 1843 at Prussia.^2,3 He was born in March 1852 at Germany.⁴ He was the son of Dan Brandt and Eva Kocher. Herman F. Brandt married Louisa Wiese, daughter of Michael Wiese and Maria Pobanz, in 1870 at Germany.^5,6 Herman F. Brandt was a farmer in 1872.¹ He and Louisa Wiese immigrated on 10 August 1872 to Saginaw Co., MI.^1,7,8 Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese were found on a passenger list with Anna Elizabeth Wiese and Maria Pobanz on 10 August 1872 on the ship, ««I»Smidt», New York, NY; from Bremen; Heinrich BRANDT, 29 year old male, farmer; Louise BRANDT, 25 year old female; Marie WIESE, 48 year old female; Anna WIESE, 23 year old female; all from Germany, dest. USA (Herman Brandt was going to be 29 years old on Aug 11, and Louise was 24, Marie should have been 57-59, and Anna, Louisa's sister, was 22. Their daughter, Anna should have been with them because she was only 1.).¹ Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese were living in 1878 at 4th Ward, E. Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.⁹ Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, along with Herman F. Brandt.¹⁰ He was a salt maker in 1900 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.⁴ He and Louisa Wiese appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 2364 State, Saginaw, MI, along with Herman F. Brandt.¹¹ He was living in 1910 at Bridgeport, Saginaw Co., MI.¹² He died on 27 May 1922 at Bridgeport, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 70.³

      Annie Brandt was also known as Anna.¹ She was born circa 1871 at Prussia.² She was the daughter of Herman F. Brandt and Louisa Wiese. Annie Brandt appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.³ Annie Brandt immigrated in 1882 to the USA.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Louisa Wiese and Herman F. Brandt at 2364 State, Saginaw, MI.⁴