Above is a genealogical compilation by Berdena E Rosenow Koehler.

Titled “The Family of Margaretha E. Rueter & Ausust A. Bornemeier,” she distributed this to my Grandmother’s family on 24 June 1973. I believe Miss Rosenow Koehler wrote the note to Nan:

“Sharon: Margarete Bornemeier is your great Grandmother. Her son Ludwig A born April 6 or 9 1896 your Grandfather. I was Born + raised on the hommestead in Cass Co.”

I am currently trying to organize this website so that it reflects the updates Ms. Rosenow Koehler listed in 1976, 1979 and 1982.

- Tommy, 3XGreat-Grandson of Margaretha E. Rueter & August A. Bornemeier.

Submitted by Sharon E Red (Wood), whom I affectionately call “Nan” along with my siblings and cousins. This history was compiled and translated by August I. Bast to cover the time from 1409 to the 1850s. August did much of this work in the 1930s.

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