He was born April 28, 1894 in Aurora, CO (sic-s/b Aroya, see below and attached), son of Peter N. and Marianna (Geier) Wasinger. He moved from Victoria, Kansas to Linn, MO in 1940.
He was a Veteran of Foreign Wars, having served in France during World War I. He was a member of the Married Men's Solality of St. George Catholic Church, Linn, MO, and a retired farmer in Linn.
Survivors include six sons, Emil A. Wasinger, St. Louis, MO; Emanuel J. Wasinger, St. Louis, MO; Felix P. Wasinger, Denver; Wilfred E. Wasinger, Lawrenceburg, IN; Marion F. Wasinger, Hannibal, MO; Thomas L. Wasinger, Titusville, FL; four daughters, Lucille Grelle, St. Louis, MO; Berince Voss, Linn, MO; Sister Bernita A. Wasinger, S.S.N.D., St. Martins, MO; Mary C. Wasinger, Springfield, MO; 33 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife Susanna (Hammerschmidt) Wasinger, a son Robert M. Wasinger, Houston, TX, and a granddaughter Kristine Wasinger.
Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at St. George Church, Rev. John J. Johnson officiated; interment was at St. George Catholic Cemetery, Linn, MO.
Contributions may be made to the Peter Wasinger Memorial Fund, St. George Church, Linn, MO 65051 or masses.
Ellis County Star, 1/3/1991
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4/8/1930 Census; P. P. Wasinger, 35, married at 25, farmer, born in CO, parents b. Russia. Resides in Herzog, Ellis County, KS, and owns house.
Susan Wasinger, 37, married at 26, born in KS, parents born in Russia. Children: Emil A., 9, born KS. Emanuel J., 8, born KS. Felix P., 6, born KS. Wilfred E., 5, born KS. Lucile, 4y 6m, born KS. Bernice, 1y 6m, born KS. Marion F., 3m, born KS.
Servilian Hammerschmidt, 22, brother-in-law, single, born in KS, farm laborer.
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Peter P. Wasinger is my Grandfather. He was not born in Aurora, CO. He was born in Aroya, CO, which is now a ghost town. It is located southeast of Limon, CO between Hugo, CO and Cheyenne Wells, CO on highway 287. Here is a link for some history: https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm85BB_Aroyo_CO
Quick facts
Aroya is a small, rural, unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States at the eastern end of State Highway 94 near its junction with U.S. Highway 40/U.S. Highway 287. The name Arroyo appears on some older maps. The town was named "Aroya" because of a gulch nearby. Wikipedia
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He was born April 28, 1894 in Aurora, CO (sic-s/b Aroya, see below and attached), son of Peter N. and Marianna (Geier) Wasinger. He moved from Victoria, Kansas to Linn, MO in 1940.
He was a Veteran of Foreign Wars, having served in France during World War I. He was a member of the Married Men's Solality of St. George Catholic Church, Linn, MO, and a retired farmer in Linn.
Survivors include six sons, Emil A. Wasinger, St. Louis, MO; Emanuel J. Wasinger, St. Louis, MO; Felix P. Wasinger, Denver; Wilfred E. Wasinger, Lawrenceburg, IN; Marion F. Wasinger, Hannibal, MO; Thomas L. Wasinger, Titusville, FL; four daughters, Lucille Grelle, St. Louis, MO; Berince Voss, Linn, MO; Sister Bernita A. Wasinger, S.S.N.D., St. Martins, MO; Mary C. Wasinger, Springfield, MO; 33 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife Susanna (Hammerschmidt) Wasinger, a son Robert M. Wasinger, Houston, TX, and a granddaughter Kristine Wasinger.
Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at St. George Church, Rev. John J. Johnson officiated; interment was at St. George Catholic Cemetery, Linn, MO.
Contributions may be made to the Peter Wasinger Memorial Fund, St. George Church, Linn, MO 65051 or masses.
Ellis County Star, 1/3/1991
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4/8/1930 Census; P. P. Wasinger, 35, married at 25, farmer, born in CO, parents b. Russia. Resides in Herzog, Ellis County, KS, and owns house.
Susan Wasinger, 37, married at 26, born in KS, parents born in Russia. Children: Emil A., 9, born KS. Emanuel J., 8, born KS. Felix P., 6, born KS. Wilfred E., 5, born KS. Lucile, 4y 6m, born KS. Bernice, 1y 6m, born KS. Marion F., 3m, born KS.
Servilian Hammerschmidt, 22, brother-in-law, single, born in KS, farm laborer.
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Peter P. Wasinger is my Grandfather. He was not born in Aurora, CO. He was born in Aroya, CO, which is now a ghost town. It is located southeast of Limon, CO between Hugo, CO and Cheyenne Wells, CO on highway 287. Here is a link for some history: https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm85BB_Aroyo_CO
Quick facts
Aroya is a small, rural, unincorporated community in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States at the eastern end of State Highway 94 near its junction with U.S. Highway 40/U.S. Highway 287. The name Arroyo appears on some older maps. The town was named "Aroya" because of a gulch nearby. Wikipedia
Let me know if you need more information for this correction.
Contributor: KAREN SCOTT (50608294)
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Emil Adolph Wasinger
1920–2001
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Emanuel Joseph Wasinger
1921–2013
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Felix Peter Wasinger Sr
1923–1996
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Wilfred Edgar "Bill" Wasinger Sr
1924–1998
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Lucille M. Wasinger Grelle
1925–2020
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Bernice Anna Wasinger Voss
1928–2008
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Marion Francis Wasinger
1929–1998
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Robert Marcellus Wasinger
1931–1985
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Mary Celeste Wasinger
1934–2010
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Thomas L. Wasinger
1937–2000
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