BioA: Aumann, Agnes/Henry (60th - 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Aumann, Kemmeter, Langreck, Miner, Ampe, Mrotek, Petkovsek, Miller

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (22 February 1983)

Aumann, Agnes and Henry (60th Wedding Anniversary 1983)

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aumann Sr. of 106 Thomas St. Loyal, were honored February 6 during a Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Loyal, in observance of the 60th wedding anniversary. Participating in the Mass were grandchildren and friends.

Noon dinner for the immediate family was at the American Legion Club and an afternoon open house followed.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John (Caroline Kemmeter) Aumann was born October 5, 1895 in Jefferson County. When a youth he located in the Neillsville area with his parents.

The former Agnes Langreck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John (Mary Miner) Langreck, was born December 31, 1898 in St. Lucas, Iowa. In 1912 she went with her parents to Neillsville, completing her education there. She then worked in hospitals in Eau Claire and Rochester, Minnesota,

On February 6, 1923 they were married by his brother, the Rev. Msgr. Edward Aumann in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Neillsville. They farmed north of Neillsville on the west side of the river. In 1945 the Aumanns moved to Loyal to continue farming until 1956, when they moved to the city.

She enjoys working in her garden and with her flowers, and her husband plans to continue working with the Green Thumb program which he has done the past 15 years. Since he was 12, he hasn't missed a hunting season. Both enjoy playing cards. They are members of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and she is an honorary member of its Parish Council of Catholic Women. For some time they attended senior citizens meetings.

The couple's children are Clarence, Irban and Henry Jr., all of the Loyal area; Louis of Butler; Mrs. Clara Ampe of Loyal; Mrs. Art (Jeanette) Petkovsek of Greenwood; Mrs. Raymond (Croline) Miller of Loyal; and Mrs. Pat (Doreen) Mrotek, Caddott. All attended the celebration. There are 27 grndchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.