Bio of Oelkers, Hein (b.1851) Wabasha Co., MN
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Oelkers, Hein (page 750), an early settler in Chester Township, who is
still living here, was born in Hanover, Germany, April 9, 1851. He grew to
manhood and was educated in his native land, where he remained until he
was 17 years old. Then in 1878 he came to the United States and to Wabasha
county, Minn., locating in Chester Township, he and his brother buying 160
acres in section 9. There they farmed together until 1894, in which year
the subject of this sketch sold his 80 acres and bought 160 acres in
section 15. On his new place he erected a set of buildings and made
general improvements, carrying on farming and stock raising there for over
20 years. In 1915 he rented the farm to a tenant, and bought the farm on
which he now lives, containing 80 acres, and situated in section 16. On
this he built another set of buildings, but is no longer engaged in active
work, being now retired. Mr. Oelkers was married October 14, 1894, to
Bertha Limermann, a native of Germany, who is still living with him on
their farm. They have had seven children: Lydia, Anna, Arthur, Lorene,
Alfred, Arnold and Hartland. The three daughters are married; Lydia being
the wife of Peter Tomfort, Anna the wife of Emil Girgin, and Lorene the
wife of William Vumbarge. As an early settler in Chester Township, and a
resident here for more than 40 years, Mr. Oelkers is widely known and
himself knows all the old residents for miles around. He and his wife and
family are highly respected by the people of the township. They are
consistent members of the Lutheran church.