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     Mary Anderson was born on 5 Nov 1846.¹ She married Joseph Olds, son of Edson Baldwin Olds and Anna Maria Carolus, on 18 Dec 1866.^1,2 Mary Anderson died on 2 Jun 1897 at age 50.¹

     Mary Anderson married Jesse Wheelock, son of Amariah Wheelock and Elizabeth Old.²

     R. E. Olds Anderson married Peggy Dunn.² R. E. Olds Anderson was born on 23 Aug 1916.¹ He was the son of Bruce E. Anderson and Gladys M. Olds.¹

     Ruth Anderson was born on 16 Jul 1893.¹ She was the daughter of George H. Anderson and Elizabeth Olds.¹ Ruth Anderson died in 1938² and was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont.³

     Wayne Anderson married Eva Jane Olds, daughter of Erskine Olds and Ellen Stancliff, on 22 Mar 1892.¹
     He was "of Edinboro, Pa."¹

     Edward Andrews was born c 1834.¹ He married Eliza Lodema Ridgely, daughter of William Henry Ridgely and Hannah Reed Simmons.¹ Edward Andrews died on 7 May 1908.¹

     Byron E. Andrus was born on 15 Sep 1844 at Portage, New York.¹ He was the son of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Byron E. Andrus married Helen M. Arnold on 1 May 1867.¹ Byron E. Andrus died on 21 Aug 1905 at Portage, New York, at age 60.¹

     Celestine Andrus was born on 27 Sep 1826 at Simsbury, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Celestine Andrus married Myron S. Curtiss on 21 May 1851.¹ Celestine Andrus died at Addison, New York.¹

     Chester Andrus was born on 12 Jan 1791.¹ He married Fanny Olds, daughter of Moses Olds and Silence Loomis, on 3 Jan 1826.¹ Chester Andrus died on 17 Mar 1874 at age 83.¹

     Chester Andrus was born on 13 Feb 1842.¹ He was the son of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Chester Andrus died on 4 Aug 1848 at age 6.¹

     Cynthia Andrus was born on 25 Sep 1829 at Simsbury, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Cynthia Andrus married Robert W. Thompson in May 1851.¹ Cynthia Andrus died on 23 Dec 1904 at Portage, New York, at age 75.¹

     Fanny M. Andrus was born on 5 Oct 1831 at Portage, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Fanny M. Andrus married John M. Dake.¹ Fanny M. Andrus died in Feb 1906 at Nunda, New York, at age 74.¹

     Jerome Andrus was born on 21 Oct 1839.¹ He was the son of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Jerome Andrus died on 4 Sep 1840.¹

     Lucretia Tayler Andrus was born on 26 Aug 1787 at Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont.¹ She married Daniel Ford on 8 Sep 1803 at Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont.² Lucretia Tayler Andrus died on 10 Dec 1814 at Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont, at age 27.¹ She was buried at Church Cemetery, Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont.³

     Lydia Elizabeth Andrus was born on 17 Jun 1828 at Granby, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Lydia Elizabeth Andrus married Rev. Thomas Tousey on 25 Nov 1847.¹ Lydia Elizabeth Andrus died on 26 Aug 1898 at Elmira, New York, at age 70.² She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York.³

     Martha J. Andrus was born on 18 Jul 1836 at Portage, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Andrus and Fanny Olds.¹ Martha J. Andrus died on 11 Jun 1840 at Portage, New York, at age 3.¹

     Henry Angle died in 1766.
     According to Burke, the American immigrant of this family was Henry ENGEL (a descendant of a line of Swiss Quakers living at Courtelarly, near Geneva, Switzerland) who settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, about 1740. He died near Hagerstown, Maryland, leaving a son Henry who was an active member of the Dunkard Church and died near Hagerstown, in 1811¹. A Henrick Engle was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1761².

According to J. M. Henry³, the Angle family settled near Welsh Run before the French and Indian War. This couple were converts of Martin Urner and preaching services were held at their home before another place was available. Their daughter, said to have been the first convert of George Adam Martin west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, married Jacob Brumbaugh.

The published 1790 census of Maryland includes the family of a Henry Angle in Washington County (3 males age 16 or over, 2 males under 16 and 5 females). The same census shows Peter, Jacob and George Angle in Frederick County. The 1800 and 1810 (but not the 1820) census records of Washington County, Maryland, show the family of Henry Angle. He was age 45 or over in 1800, but was probably the younger Henry Angle, although the Brumbaugh Genealogy⁴ does identify the 1790 record as that of Johann Jacob Brumbaugh's father-in-law. The will and estate papers for one Henry Angle were filed in Washington County, Maryland, in 1811. This will mentions his wife Elizabeth, sons John, Jacob, Henry, David, and Daniel and daughters Mary Brewer, Catherine Brewer, and Susan Stahl [?] but no Brumbaugh heirs⁵. This was not our ancestor but appears to have been the younger Henry Angle mentioned by Burke. I have found no contemporary evidence connecting to Henry Angle or even Mary Elizabeth Angle.

     Mary Elizabeth Angle was born in 1740.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Angle. Mary Elizabeth Angle married Johann Jacob Brumbaugh in 1760.¹ Mary Elizabeth Angle died on 28 Nov 1806.

     Alden Joe "Joe" Ankenbauer was born on 29 May 1926 on the family farm, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.^1,2 He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ Alden Joe "Joe" Ankenbauer married Carol Lavone Dickerson on 7 Sep 1948 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ Alden Joe "Joe" Ankenbauer died on 17 Jan 2013 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismark, North Dakota, at age 86.² He was buried on 22 Jan 2013 at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota.^2,3
     About 1978, he was a farmer living at Kenmare, North Dakota.¹
     "Joe (John's brother) and Carol celebrated their 50th" (in August).⁴
     His obituary states:
"Alden "Joe" Ankenbauer, 86, of Bismarck, died Jan. 17, 2013, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, in Bismarck North Dakota.
"Alden was born May 29, 1926, on the family farm west of Kenmare, ND, the son of Earl and Edith (Dollahon) Ankenbauer. He was raised on the family farm and attended country school in the area.
"Alden married Carol Dickerson on September 7, 1948, in Kenmare, ND. Alden was drafted into the Army in 1953 to the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. He was awarded the National Defense Service medal, Korean Service medal, United Nations Service medal and a Good Conduct medal.
"He worked in the Ankenbauer Coal Mine for a time, worked as a Lineman for 30 years for MDU (Montana Dakota Utility) (power company) and farmed until 1986.
"Alden enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, watching old western movies, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of VFW Post#7049.
"He is survived by his wife, Carol, his children, Jeffery, Lori, David, Mari and 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Robert, and John, also his sisters, Margaret and Shirley.
"Alden was preceded in death by his parents; Earl and Edith his brothers, Richard, Berlin, Foster, and Forest; his sisters, Doreen Bushey and Mary Berney; brothers-in-law, Harold Schletty, Loyd Berney, Rupert Jones and Don Duff; and sisters-in-law, Harriet Briggle and Joy Ankenbauer; and a very special dog, Tracy.
"A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. Burial was in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan ND."³
     Another obituary for Alden states: "Alden Joe Ankenbauer, 86, Bismarck, died January 17, 2013, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck.
"Alden was born May 29, 1926, on the family farm west of Kenmare, ND, the son of Earl and Edith (Dollahon) Ankenbauer. He was raised on the family farm and attended country school in the area. Alden married Carol Dickerson on September 7, 1948, in Kenmare, ND. Alden was drafted into the Army in 1953 to the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. He was awarded the National Defense Service medal, Korean Service medal, United Nations Service medal and a Good Conduct medal.
"He worked in the Ankenbauer Coal Mine for a time, worked as a Lineman for 30 years for MDU and farmed until 1986.
"Alden enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, watching old western movies, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of VFW Post #7049.
"Alden is survived by his wife Carol; his children, Jeffery (Robin) Ankenbauer, Mandan, ND, Lori (Joel) Lawson, Minot, ND, David (Collen) Ankenbauer, Maryville, TN, and Mari (Dennis) Dean, San Tan Valley, AZ; his grandchildren, Lindsey Ankenbauer (Sean), Chad Jensen, Jackie Ankenbauer (Josh), Tia Knutson (Shawn), Lora (Casey) St. Croix, JorDan Lawson, Joe C. Ankenbauer, David Ankenbauer, Jr., Shauntae Ankenbauer, Christopher (Shanna) Dean, and Marshall (Rebecca) Dean and his great-grandchildren, Benjamin Cato, Evan Jensen, Dylan Knutson, Paige Durward, Logan Durward, Cade Pederson, Alex Dean, Caleb Dean, Ella Dean, Jerzee St. Croix, Jagger St. Croix, Bervella Schmalz, and Jorey Adams; his brothers, Robert (Ruth) Ankenbauer, Vancouver, WA, John (Dorothy) Ankenbauer, Kenmare, ND; his sisters, Margaret Jones, Portland, OR, and Shirley (Don) Duff, Maplewood, MN; his brother-in-law, Leland Briggle, Silver Spring, MD; sisters-in-law, Vivian Ankenbauer, Mesa, AZ, and Theresa Ankenbauer, Kenmare, ND.
"Alden was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Richard, Berlin, Foster, and Forest; his sisters, Doreen Bushey and Mary Berney; brothers-in-law, Harold Schlety, Loyd Berney, and R. S. Jones; and sisters-in-law, Harriet Briggle and Joy Ankenbauer; and his very special dog, Tracy."⁵
ToDo:
ToDo: I know these two obituaries are not exactly the same. Both are more complete than the one that appeared in the Bismark Tribune. The one from FindAGrave I got by "cut and paste". I cannot now (Nov 2019) find the original of the other but if it shows up I should review it and better explain the source.

     Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer was born on 25 Jul 1922 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.² He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.² Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer married Joy Marian Jensen on 7 Apr 1948 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.² Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer died on 26 Jun 2002 at Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, at age 79.³ He appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 26 Jun 2002 with the last place of residence listed as Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota. Berlin "Bill"'s SSN was issued in North Dakota. Also, his birth date is given as 25 July 1922.⁴ and was buried on 29 Jun 2002 at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.^3,5
     About 1978, he was a farmer near Kenmare.²
     His obituary states:
     "Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer • 1922 - 2002
     "Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer, 79, Kenmare, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in a Minot hospital.
     "Berlin was born July 25, 1922, on the family farm west of Kenmare, ND, the son of Earl and Edith (Dollahon) Ankenbauer. He was raised on the family farm and attended country school in that area.
     "On April 28, 1944 he entered the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on July 23, 1946. He returned to Kenmare and married Joy Jensen on April 7, 1948. The couple farmed and ranched west of Kenmare. Bill worked in the Ankenbauer Coal Mine for a time, and farmed for Earl Schwartz from 1954 to 1965, during which time he custom combined for two years. While farming and ranching he also worked as a mechanic and plumber. He sold his cattle in 1975 and retired from farming in 1999.
     "He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Kenmare.
     "Survivors: Wife, Joy, Kenmare; daughter, Holly (Jon) Westlake, Kenmare; son, Kim (Brenda) Ankenbauer, Washburn; six grandchildren, Kristen (J'Patrick) Fahn, Bismarck, Danielle Westlake and Torie Ankenbauer, both of Grand Forks, Tera and Candace Ankenbauer both of Washburn; brothers, Richard Ankenbauer, Missouri State, Robert (Ruth) Ankenbauer, Vancouver, WA, Alden "Joe" (Carol) Ankenbauer, Kenmare, and John (Dorothy) Ankenbauer, Kenmare; sisters, Beth Jones, Portland, OR, Kathryn Berney, Wichita, KS, Shirley (Don) Duff, Maplewood, MN; sisters-in-law, Vivian Ankenbauer, Mesa, AZ and Theresa Ankenbauer, Kenmare; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jolene Faye Ankenbauer; his parents; brothers, Foster and Forrest Ankenbauer; sister, Doreen Bushey; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Berney and Rupert Jones.
     "Funeral: Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 10:30 a.m., at United Methodist Church, Kenmare.
     "Visitation: Friday, June 28, 2002, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare.
     "Burial: Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND
     "Officiant: Rev. David Birkeland
     "Music: Bill's grandson, J'Patrick Fahn, soloist and Wanda Rodin, organist
     "Active Bearers: Lawrence Ankenbauer, Todd Ankenbauer, Bruce Ankenbauer, Greg Ankenbauer Doug Tenderholt, Jerryl Tenderholt Ron Pumarlo."³

     Doreen Delilah Ankenbauer was born on 30 Mar 1917 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ Doreen Delilah Ankenbauer died on 22 Jan 1957 at San Francisco, California. This gives her calculated age as 39 years, 9 months and 23 days.^1,2 She was buried at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.³
     She was a housewife.¹

     Forrest Bruce Ankenbauer was born on 6 Jun 1924 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ Forrest Bruce Ankenbauer married Vivian Lucille Schammel on 6 Jun 1949 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ Forrest Bruce Ankenbauer appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 12 Mar 1994 with the last place of residence listed as Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota. Forrest Bruce's SSN was issued in North Dakota. Also, his birth date is given as 12 Mar 1994.² He died on 12 Mar 1994 at Mesa, Arizona, at age 69.^3,4 He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota.⁵
     He and Foster Earl Ankenbauer were twins. They were born 16 hours apart, on consecutive days.⁶ About 1978, he was a lumberman and builder and they were living at Minnewaukan, North Dakota.¹
     His obituary states:
     "Forrest Ankenbauer, 69, of Bottineau and Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Minnewaukan, N. D. died Saturday, March 13[sic] , 1994 in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 1994, 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, N. D. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, N. D. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home of Minot, N. D. Mr. Ankenbauer was born at Kenmare, N. D. June 6, 1924 the son of Edith (Dollahan) and Earl Ankenbauer. He was reared and educated in Kenmare and in 1940 he went to work for the Kenmare Creamery. In 1943 he entered the U. S. Army receiving his basic training at Camp Roberts, Calif. After leaving there he was engaged in battles on the islands of New Guinea, Leyte and Luzon. He was in Korea for occupational duties at the end of the war. He was wounded twice receiving the purple heart with an oak leaf cluster, three battle stars, good conduct medal, victory medal and the combat infantry badge. He served with Company K-63rd Infantry 6th Division. -- He received his honorable discharge January 26, 1946. After returning home from the service he was employed by Midwest Lumber at Kenmare. On June 6, 1949 he married the former Vivian Schammel at Kenmare. In 1950 they moved to Bowbells where he managed the Great Plains Lumber yard until 1952. He was transferred to Leeds, where he managed the Great Plains yard there for nine years. In 1961 they moved to Jamestown, where he was the manager of the lumber yard until 1962. In 1962 they purchased the Minnewaukan Lumber Co. They operated this business until 1979 when they retired and resided at Lake Metigoshe in the summer months and Mesa, Arizona in the winter months. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles Aerie in Mesa, Ariz., the American Legion of Minnewaukan, N. D. and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Minnewaukan, N. D., and was a member of the VFW of Harlow. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Ankenbauer of Bottineau; sons, Keith Ankenbauer of Minot, Kraig Ankenbauer and his wife, Lana of Port[sic] Wayne, Indiana and Kevin Ankenbauer and his wife, Donna of Minot; daughters, Karolyn Roebuck and her husband Gene of Grand Forks, Karla Nelson and her husband, Greg of Litchville, N. D; eleven grandchildren, brothers Richard Ankenbauer of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Robert Ankenbauer, of Vancouver, Washington, Berlin, Foster, Alden, and John Ankenbauer all of Kenmare; sister, Beth Jones of Portland, Oregon, Kathryn Berney of Wichita, Kansas and Shirley Duff of Maplewood, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doreen and grandson, Brett Roebuck."⁷

     Foster Earl Ankenbauer was born on 7 Jun 1924 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.² He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ Foster Earl Ankenbauer died on 24 Dec 1998 at his home, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, at age 74^3,4 and was buried at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.^4,5
     He and Forrest Bruce Ankenbauer were twins. They were born 16 hours apart, on consecutive days.⁶
     "Foster was born June 7, 1924, in Kenmare, ND, the son of Earl and Edith (Dollahon) Ankenbauer. He was reared and educated in the Kenmare area and attended Elmdale Country School. On April 13, 1946, he married Theresa Elaine Wirtz in Plentywood, MT. In 1946, he entered the United States Army and served during World War II. He was stationed in Japan until he was discharged as a sergeant. He returned to Kenmare where he owned Ankenbauer Coal Mine northwest of Kenmare. He also worked for the Kenmare Creamery for ten years, until he bought the dray line in 1957, and in 1958, added the sanitation service. He owned and operated Ankenbauer Dray Line and Sanitation Service for over 40 years. He retired in 1991, but remained active with the company until his health failed. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Agnes Catholic Church, both of Kenmare. In 1959 he became a member of the Kenmare Fire Department and served twelve years as an officer and three years as chief. He remained active with the Kenmare Fire Department until 1997. He also served on the Kenmare City Council for 34 years, serving as president for several of those years.
"Those Most Honored to Share in His Life
"Wife, Theresa Anenbauer; sons, Bruce Ankenbauer and wife, Deanna, Greg Ankenbauer and wife Lea, and Todd Ankenbauer, and wife Charlene; daughters, Norine Johnson and husband Bruce, Tina Wobbema and husband Richard, Kayla Sandberg and husband Duane, and Annette Smith and husband Frank; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Bill Ankenbauer, Joe Ankenbauer, John Ankenbauer, Richard Ankenbauer, Robert Ankenbauer; sisters, Kathryn Berney; Beth Jones; Shirley Duff, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Edith Ankenbauer; sister, Doreen Bushey and twin brother, Forrest Ankenbauer.
"Final Resting Place: St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Kenmare, North Dakota."⁴
     His obituary states: "Forrest Bruce Ankenbauer Born into Earthly Life June 6,1924, Kenmare, North Dakota Born Into Life Eternal March 12, 1994, Mesa, Arizona
"The service of worship to the honor and glory of God and in memory of Forrest Thursday, March 17, 1994, at 2 P.M., from the sanctuary Of Christ Lutheran Church, Minot, North Dakota.
"Officiates Rev. Darrel Saathoff, Pastor or the church; Rev. Richard Smith, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Westhope, North Dakota.
Music
" Amazing Grace"
" Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
" Lord's Prayer"
" How Great Thou Art"
Roberta Johnson, soloist; Allan Drege, organist
"Honorary Bearers:
All relatives, friends and neighbors of Forrest will serve as Honorary Bearers For this service."⁷

     Foster Richard Ankenbauer died on 6 May 2014.² He was born on 6 May 2014.³ He was buried at Saint Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹

     John Franklin Ankenbauer was born on 9 Nov 1932 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ John Franklin Ankenbauer died on 6 May 2019 at Kenmare Hospital, Kenmare, North Dakota, at age 86.² He was buried at Laakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, North Dakota.³
     About 1978, he was a farmer and cattle raiser living at Kenmare.¹
     His obituary states:
     "Obituary John Ankenbauer Nov 9, 1932 - May 6, 2019
"John Franklin Ankenbauer was born and 86 years later, passed away at the Kenmare Hospital. John was the tenth child of 11 children born to Earl and Edith (Dollahon) Ankenbauer. He was a life long resident of the Kenmare, ND area. He attended Elmdale Country and Kenmare Public Schools.
"As a youngster John went to the Church of the Brethren and during the summers enjoyed attending First Baptist Vacation Bible School. As an adult he was a member of the United Methodist Church until it closed. John helped on the family farm. At a young age he worked in the Ankenbauer Coal Mine and later for Richard Ankenbauer Trucking. In the spring of 1956. John began employment for the Earl Schwarz Company.
"John was united in marriage to Dorothy Olesen on July 4, 1956 at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Kenmare. They made their home at the Coady apartments until moving to the Schwartz farm in January 1958. August 1970 their [sic] purchased his family's farm just west of Kenmare and continued to live their [sic] until moving into Kenmare in September 2008.
"In late 1977 John began employment with Bomac Drilling (WR Grace) for 10 years. He continued farming until retirement in 2002. John enjoyed retirement, more time with family, 20 winters in Mesa, AZ, golfing, fishing, flea markets, threshing shows, downhill skiing, and coffee with the men at Cindy's Cafe and the Pizza Hub. In 2002, John realized a lifelong dream when he and Dorothy took a two-month motorhome trip across Canada and into Alaska.
"John liked the simple things in live. Driving around the countryside, observing the changes of the seasons and he loved good home cooked, fried chicken. His childhood was active. As the youngest of the seven Ankenbauer brothers, growing up in the valley west of town was filled with hard work, but also included many memories of brothelly shenanigans. Swimming in the creek and skiing down the hills made for fun on the farm. Edith always said it was a wonder they lived to adulthood!
"John is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 62 years; son, Lawrence and Kathleen of Kenmare and their daughter Jennifer, Wade and Jaden Berhow of Forest Lake, MN; daughter, Donna and Mike Bryson of Cedaredge, CO and their daughter, Lindsey (Anthony d.2012), Madysen and Hunter Holden of Las Vegas, NV; brother Robert (Ruth) Ankenbauer of Vancouver, WA; sisters, Margaret Elizabeth Jones of Portland, OR and Shirley Duff of Woodbury, MN; sister-in-law, Theresa Ankenbauerof Kenmare, brother-in-law, Millard Bushey of Bakersfield,Ca; 18 nephews and 17 neices, over 100 great nephews and nieces, several cousins; also Dorothy's two brothers, seven sisters and their families.
"John was preceeded in death by his parents, Earl (1972) and Edith (1985); siblings Richard (2004) wives Patricia (2015) Aileen (1990), Doreen Bushey (1957), Mary Kathryn Berney (2009) husband Lloyd (1966), Berlin "Bill" (2002) wife Joy (2010), Forrest (1994) wife Vivian (2016), Foster (1998), Alden Joe (2013) wife Carol (2016); brother-in-law Harold Schletty (1978), Donald Duff (2010), Rupert Jones (1993); nieces Jeanne Bushey (1958), Jolene Ankenbauer (2000); nephew John Jones (1993).
"All the pain and grief is over, the restless tossing passed, I'm now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last.
"There will not be a public service. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND.
"(Thompson - Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare)."²

     Jolene Fay Ankenbauer was born on 27 May 1952.¹ She was the daughter of Berlin "Bill" Ankenbauer and Joy Marian Jensen.¹ Jolene Fay Ankenbauer died on 1 May 2000 at age 47.^2,3 She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.⁴ She appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 15 May 2000[which is wrong since several obituaries were published before that date] with the last place of residence listed as Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. Jolene Fay's SSN was issued in North Dakota and her birth date is given as 27 May 1952.⁵
     Her obituary states:
" Jolene Faye Ankenbauer
     "Jolene was born on May 27, 1952, in Kenmare, ND. She died on May 1, 2000 in Minot, ND. the daughter of Berlin (Bill) and Joy (Jensen) Ankenbauer. She enjoyed swimming and doing craft work. She participated in summer softball and The Special Olympics. She was once active in the Mouse River Players in Minot.
. . .
     "Honorary Bearers: Jolene's family and friends from the Minot Vocational Workshop
     "She will be missed very much.
     Her grandparents, three aunts, and seven uncles preceded her in death.
     "Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND
     "Taken from Jolene's Memorial Folder; Added by JaniceH.⁶
     Three obituaries are listed by Obituary Daily Times:
ANKENBAUER, Jolene; 47; Minot ND; Bismarck Trib; 2000-5-4; ndvivi
ANKENBAUER, Jolene; 47; Minot ND; Leader-News; 2000-5-11; ndvivi
ANKENBAUER, Jolene; 47; Minot ND; Minot Daily; 2000-5-4; ndvivi.⁷
     Another obituary for Jolene states:
"Jolene Ankenbauer, 47, Minot, formerly of Kenmare, died Monday, May 1, 2000. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 5, at United Methodist Church in Kenmare ...[This version is garbled, with apparently unrelated matter inserted and some text missing.]
"'...five nieces, Kristen Fahn and her husband J'Patrick, Des Moines, Iowa, Danielle Westlake, Grand Forks, and Tone[sic -- Torie?], Tera, and Candace Ankenbauer, all of Washburn; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
"She was preceded in death by her grandparents, three aunts and seven uncles. Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare, was in charge of arrangements."⁸
     "Only family news from our area is death of Joline Ankenbauer age 48 retarded daughter of Berlin "Bill" and Joy Ankenbauer. She lived in a group home in Minot, N. D.²

     Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Ankenbauer was born on 27 Aug 1918 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.² She was the daughter of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.² Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Ankenbauer married Rupert Samuel Jones on 18 Jan 1945 at Reno, Nevada.^3,4
     Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Ankenbauer and Mary Kathryn Ankenbauer were twins.² About 1978, she was living at Portland, Oregon.²

     Mary Kathryn Ankenbauer was born on 27 Aug 1918 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.² Mary Kathryn Ankenbauer married Lloyd D. Berney on 14 Nov 1939 at Dunseith, Rolette County, North Dakota.¹ Mary Kathryn Ankenbauer died on 28 Mar 2009 at age 90.³ She was buried on 1 Apr 2009 at 12100 E. 13th Street, Wichita, Kansas.^3,4
     She and Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Ankenbauer were twins.⁵ About 1978, she had taken back the name Berney, was living at Wichita, Kansas, and was employed at the Beechwood Airplane Factory.¹ The December 1998 Christmas letter from Dorothy and John Ankenbauer mentions having gone to visit Kathryn, John's sister, in Wichita, Kansas.⁶
     Her obituary states:
Berney, Mary K., 90, retired sheet-metal assembler for Beechcraft, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband; Lloyd “Bud” Berney and 6 of her siblings. Mary is survived by her siblings: Beth (OR), Shirley (MN), John (ND), Joe (ND), and Robert (WA), children: Edith J. Stufflebeam of Harper, and Lloyd E. (Janet) Berney of Benton, grandchildren: Michael (OK), James of Wellington, Anita of Rago, Debbie (OK), Stephen of Wichita, and Deanna of Kansas City, great-grandchildren: Michaela, Matthew, Megan, Marley, Jesse, Cory, and Trevor, and great-great-grandchildren: Trip and Dale. Graveside service: 10 am, Wednesday at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anthony Assembly of God Church, 408 N Santa Fe Ave
Anthony, KS 67003."³

     Ora Earl Ankenbauer was born on 27 Jun 1887 at Dedham, Carroll County, Iowa.³ He married Edith Viola Dollahon, daughter of Henry Franklin "Frank" Dollahon and Delilah Susan Bowers, on 24 Nov 1914 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.⁴ Ora Earl Ankenbauer died on 19 May 1972 at Ward County, North Dakota. This gives his calculated age as 84 years, 10 months and 22 days.^5,6 He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.⁷
     Edith and Earl were farmers until they retired and sold the farm to their youngest son, John. They then moved to an apartment in Kenmare, where Edith was living in 1979.
Edith and Earl had twin boys and twin girls. The boys' birthdays are not the same, for they were born 16 hours apart.⁸

     Richard Ankenbauer was born on 13 Dec 1915 at Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ He was the son of Ora Earl Ankenbauer and Edith Viola Dollahon.¹ Richard Ankenbauer married (1) Patricia Beverly Hanson on 18 Feb 1950 at Minot, Ward County, North Dakota.¹ Richard Ankenbauer and Patricia were divorced on 20 Dec 1975.^2,3 Richard Ankenbauer married (2) Aileen M. Kingcade on 8 Mar 1979 at Harrisonville, Missouri.⁴ Richard Ankenbauer appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 23 Jan 2004 with the last place of residence listed as Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri. Richard's pension was as a long time or retired railroad worker and his birth date is given as 13 Dec 1915.⁵ He died on 23 Jan 2004 at Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Missouri, at age 88.^6,7,8 He was buried at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Cass County, Missouri.⁹
     He had no children.¹ About 1978, Richard and Patricia were living at Kenmare and he was working in construction, excavating, and dozer work.¹⁰
     His obituary states:
     "Richard Ankenbauer, formerly of Pleasant Hill and Peculiar, MO, passed away January 23, 2004 at the Veterans Home, Warrensburg, MO. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, at Freeman, MO Cemetery. No visitation. (Arr: Wallace Funeral Home, 422 N. Lake, Plesant Hill, MO)."⁸