Heinrich Konrad Krumwiede and Sophia "Dorothea" Sternberg USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Transcribed by:Loretta Krumwiede Barlow This article details the preparations for and celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Heinrich Konrad Krumwiede and Sophia "Dorothea" Sternberg, daughter of Juergen Sternberg an Louise Schneweiss. Communication from Lana Campora (Mrs. Kip R.) Krumwiede, March 23, 1996. "Here is the text of the article I mentioned earlier. Unfortunately, the copy that I have does not include the name of the newspaper or the issue date. From the sound of the article it must have been a local paper, Buckley or Paxton, perhaps. "The [original] article includes a photo of Mr. and Mrs. H. Krumwiede. The photocopy is not very good but somehow we ended up with an original of that particular picture. (My husband's mother [Lois nee Luhrsen] collects old family photos and often gives us any duplicates.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Headline:) Buckley Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Three score years ago, on August 4th last, it was that Mr. Henry Krumwiede led his bride to the altar at Hagen, Germany. Soon after their marriage in 1854, the young couple set sail for America, to build a home in the United States. For sixty years they have lived together most happily and contentedly. The sixtieth anniversary of the wedding of this estimable couple was to be observed in a degree befitting the occasion. Diamond weddings are rare. For weeks the children of Grandpa and Grandma Krumwiede were busy making the necessary arrangements and preparations. Children and grandchildren in the distance were notified, and all took hold with commendable zeal and energy, worthy of the cause. The day for the celebration arrived. Clearly and bright the sun shone out, not a cloud was visible. The success of the undertaking seemed assured. Automobiles, wagons and carriages were pressed into service, and many hands were busy assembling what the committee, having the matter in hand, deemed necessary and desirable. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Krumwiede had been selected as the place at which the noteworthy event was to be celebrated. Florists took charge of the home, and soon had transformed the rooms into Italian gardens. At five o'clock, Mr. William Krumwiede and Rev. Braeunig proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krumwiede, and to acquaint them with the intentions of their children and friends. The bewildered parents were persuaded to enter the automobile and off they were driven. After taking the places of honor assigned them under a floral arch, Rev. Braeunig addressed the pair, reminding them of blessings showered upon them and theirs so abundantly during their long life of marriage. The entire audience sang several stanzas of a hymn. An elegant supper had been prepared. The tables fairly groaned under their weight. All were happy. But, during these hours of happiness the needy and less fortunate were not lost sight of. Grandpa and Grandma Krumwiede, in devout gratification made a special thank-offering. Those assembled gave liberally to a contribution for a worthy purpose. [This may seem irreverant, but this reminds me of a joke making the rounds when I was in college: How do you know you are attending a Lutheran event? By the words, "A free-will offering will be taken at the door." - LB] Supper ended, a musical program was given for the entertainment of those present. A quartette of male voices, and one of mixed voices, sang many numbers. Besides vocal music, there was instrumental music on the piano, flute, violins. Little Frances Krumwiede pleased her grandparents by the recitation of a literary number, a greeting. The guests remained together up to a late hour, and all enjoyed the event thoroughly. Mr. and Mrs. H. Krumwiede, after arriving in this country settled down at Dunklee's Grove, west of Chicago. After the civil war they removed to this place. They were among the pioneers of this community. For many years Mr. H. Krumwiede and his family lived on a farm southeast of Buckley. As old age was coming on, and the children left home to get homes of their own, they decided to retire. For a number of years these honored people lived in Buckley. Their next home was in Sherburn, Minn. [Would this be where Frederick was living?] Thither they had moved, to be near their children. Several years ago, they returned to this village, and are now spending the evening of their life in this community. Ten children were born unto them, nine of whom are alive, in good health, and well situated. Thirty-four grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren are the joy of these aged parents. Mr. Krumwiede is in his eighty-fifth year, and Mrs. Krumwiede is eighty-one years old. Though somewhat weak, both are enjoying good health. Ten years ago, their Golden wedding day was auspiciously celebrated in Sherburn, Minn. Most of the children and grandchildren were present, to the great satisfaction of the retired couple. Mr. Krumwiede is one of the founders of the Lutheran church of this place, and has been a faithful member thereof ever since its organization. Education has in him a strong advocate. After rearing and educating his own children, Mr. Krumwiede ceaselessly kept on assisting his grandchildren in their studies. A great lover of music, Mr. Krumwiede supported the church choirs in word and deed, and still does. Mr. and Mrs. Krumwiede, indeed, are held in high esteem by all of their acquaintances. Having lived here so many long years, they are widely known, and favorably. Those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartke and children of Del Rey, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Freitag, East Lynn, Mo., Mrs. A. Klann and son, Palatine, Mrs. Johnson and Miss Eleonore Krumwiede, Clifton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Luhrsen and children, Cissna Park, Messrs. Walter and Dewey Krumwiede, Clifton. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Loretta Krumwiede Barlow< lorbar@fortwayne.infi.net > (© 1997 Loretta Krumwiede Barlow)