http://vonrosenberg-family.org/index.htmlHot News!enen2023-07-27T09:12:24-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 23:06:07 -0500Branch V2023-07-27T09:12:24-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/d93b5f09624acb16e6026fcd014d7153-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/d93b5f09624acb16e6026fcd014d7153-39.html#unique-entry-id-39

Arthur Campbell of Jackson Township, New Jersey, passed away in Hamilton, New Jersey, on June 29, 2023. A member of Branch V, he was the son of Forrest and Elizabeth Kodman Campbell. Our condolences go out to the Campbell family.

https://hasslerfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5223078/Campbell-Albert-B/index.php

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Metta Tomlinson Lansdale of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away at her home on July 13, 2022. A member of Branch III, Metta was the daughter of John and Metta Virginia Tomlinson Lansdale and the granddaughter of Alma von Rosenberg Tomlinson, late family historian who, amongst her many contributions to the von Rosenberg family, complied the first von Rosenberg book (the blue book). Our condolences go out to the Lansdale family.

https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/annarbor/name/metta-tomlinson-lansdale-obituary?id=35883771

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Flo Stuart von Rosenberg passed away May 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph Leslie von Rosenberg, Jr. and a member of Branch I.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greenvilleonline/name/flo-von-rosenberg-obituary?id=9464554

]]>Reunion2022-06-01T11:03:06-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/32669692194c61e211952fa918d612c8-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/32669692194c61e211952fa918d612c8-36.html#unique-entry-id-36Spring/Summer 2022 version of the newsletter for more information.

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Thomas Benjamin Tomlinson passed away September 27, 2021. Thomas, the son of Hendley Edgar Tomlinson, Jr. and Marguerite Melfi, was a member of Branch III.

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22487568/thomas-tomlinson

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Robert Lewis Moses, Jr., passed away on February 1, 2022. Bob, a member of Branch I, was married to the Virginia Ann von Rosenberg Moses, daughter of Joseph Leslie and Jennie Crook von Rosenberg.

https://www.statesman.com/obituaries/p0189723

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I am way too late adding Arthur's obituary to this blog. For that I offer my sincerest apologies. Arthur was one of the important members of his generation in the family, specifically for his contributions to our understanding of the early part of the history of the von Rosenberg family and in trying to separate fact from fiction. In addition, he was a genuinely kind man who left a big impression on your humble webmaster.

Arthur James von Rosenberg passed away back in October of 2020 and has been deeply missed.

https://www.doeppenschmidtfuneralhome.com/obituary/arthur-von-rosenberg

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Randall Arthur von Rosenberg passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Has a member of Branch IV and was the son of Gary and Joy von Rosenberg. His obituary is located at https://charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/4937965/Von-Rosenberg-Randall/index.php.

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Our condolences go out to the family of Mary Lorraine Meerscheidt who passed away on February 28th. Mary was member of Branch V, the daughter of Leo Paul and Sara Meerscheidt. Her obituary may be found at https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Mary-Meerscheidt/#!/Obituary.

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Another von Rosenberg family member who has been instrumental in the family's knowledge and understanding of our roots has passed away. Ray von Rosenberg of Temple, Texas. Ray's obituary may be found at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/temple-tx/ray-vonrosenberg-10570950?utm_source=share_obit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_content=view_obit_button.

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We are saddened to report that Dallas Ann Barnes passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on January 2, 2022. Ann was instrumental in furthering our knowledge and understanding of the von Rosenberg family for our generation, the pinnacle of which was her coordination of gathering information for Book III of The Von Rosenberg Family of Texas. She was instrumental in your humble webmaster's entry into the family and association, as well. In the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, she reached out to me after having found my personal family tree web page and invited me to give a talk at the Reunion on the Fallier family. I was hooked on the family and the reunion from then on.

Ann, may you rest in peace.

Her obituary may be found at:

http://obituariesforangels.com/obituary/1450/AZ/Mesa/Dallas+_Ann+_Barnes/

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Harold von Rosenberg passed away on May 3, 2020. Harold was a frequent participant in the annual reunions in La Grange and will be missed greatly.

Harold was a member of Branch IV (Harold > Milton Max von Rosenberg > George Alexander von Rosenberg > Alexander Eugen von Rosenberg > Carl Eugen von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg

]]>Reunion2019-05-18T11:01:57-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/bf000d65ae5236a0248db55b1ff743c3-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/bf000d65ae5236a0248db55b1ff743c3-26.html#unique-entry-id-262019 Reunion Registration Form for more information.

]]>Branch VII2019-02-25T11:30:47-06:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/e6efe42c6de74b4ab4355199e0a698d1-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/e6efe42c6de74b4ab4355199e0a698d1-25.html#unique-entry-id-25Clois Green passed away on January 24, 2019. Lois and his wife, Nettie, along with children and grandchildren have been fixtures at the annual reunions. He will be missed.

Clois was a member of Branch VII through his wife Nettie Lou von Rosenberg [Arthur Julius von Rosenberg > Walter Albert von Rosenberg > Carl August Walter von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].



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Maurice "Butch" Granville, Jr., passed away on May 14, 2018 at his home in Camden, Maine, at the age of 102. Maurice was a graduate of the University of Texas and M.I.T. He had a 41 year career with Texaco, beginning as a student engineer and working his way up to Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Maurice was a member of Branch III [Dorothea Hulda von Rosenberg > Carl Johannes von Rosenberg > Johannes Carl von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].

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We extend our deepest condolences to the Drew and Darlyn Cartwright family on the unexpected loss of their son, James, which came quickly on the heels of the death of his grandfather, Glenn von Rosenberg. James Cartwright passed away on May 8, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas, in 1985.

James was a member of Branch VII [Darlyn Ann von Rosenberg > Glenn Arthur von Rosenberg > Arthur Julius von Rosenberg > Walter Albert von Rosenberg > Carl August Walter von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].

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Sheri Meerscheidt passed away on October 26, 2017 in Corpus Christi. Sheri was born Sheri Lynn Zimmermann in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1947.

Sheri's grandson, Brandon Lee Meerscheidt passed away on February 24, 2017 from injuries sustained in a mountain climbing accident in southwestern Virginia.

Jesse James Meerscheidt is the husband of Sheri. Jeremy James Meerscheidt is Brandon's father. Our condolences to the Jesse and Jeremy Meerscheidt families.

Brandon and Sheri were members of Branch V [Jesse James Meerscheidt > Alexander Otto Meerscheidt > Paul Meerscheidt > Amanda Karoline von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].

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It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Glenn von Rosenberg of Waco, Texas. Glenn will be well known to many in the von Rosenberg family, especially to attendees of the annual reunions. Glenn has been instrumental in the keeping the spirit of the reunion alive for several decades. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will continue.

Glenn was a member of Branch VII [Arthur Julius von Rosenberg > Walter Albert von Rosenberg > Carl August Walter von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].

]]>Branch V2018-01-25T14:59:43-06:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/1171afed6644f0a224200a363d4b02c0-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/1171afed6644f0a224200a363d4b02c0-20.html#unique-entry-id-20 Marilyn Sue Dyal > Evelyn Margaret Speckels > Gilbert Otto Speckels > Anna Meerscheidt > Amanda Karoline von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg]. Congratulations Hannah and Robert!

]]>Branch V2018-01-25T14:43:28-06:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/eef59ee2dcf56bedf0b296a3d65714fa-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/eef59ee2dcf56bedf0b296a3d65714fa-19.html#unique-entry-id-19A von Rosenberg cousin is running to serve in the Texas House of Representatives, maintaining a family tradition of public service. Les Carnes is seeking to represent the 45th District (Hays and Blanco counties). More information about his campaign can be found at www.votecarnes.com or on Facebook on the Les Carnes politician page. Les is a member of Branch V [Lois Bertha Carnes (née Campbell) > Anna Bozena Meerscheidt > Paul Meerscheidt > Amanda Karoline von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].



]]>Branch V2017-10-02T14:09:26-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/33bd6cd22985af72fbc4a155f8442dc4-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/33bd6cd22985af72fbc4a155f8442dc4-18.html#unique-entry-id-18Ted Gerard Campbell, son of Forrest and Anita Campbell, passed away on 4 September 2017 at the age of 64 in Kerrville, Texas. Ted never married. He was a member of Branch V [Russell Leroy Campbell > Anna Bozena Campbell (nee Meerscheidt) > Paul Meerscheidt > Amanda Karoline von Rosenberg > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg].

]]>Branch IV2017-10-02T13:52:52-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/b9a4dd9b207e4b7c254c7102043ca4e8-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/b9a4dd9b207e4b7c254c7102043ca4e8-17.html#unique-entry-id-17Gary Ferel Hodge passed away on September 19, 2017 in Mérida, Mexico at the age of 79. Gary is a member of Branch IV [William Elgin Hodge > Lula Belle Adams > Eugenia Concordia von Rosenberg > Carl Eugen von Rosenberg > Peter Carl von Rosenberg].

]]>Branch V2017-09-07T15:07:06-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/5d112e9d30cb037d8426882f417278b4-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/5d112e9d30cb037d8426882f417278b4-16.html#unique-entry-id-16
Madison’s von Rosenberg lineage is through her father as follows; Herman Ellis Dyal, Jr. > Evelyn Margaret Speckels (1914-1997) > Gilbert Otto Speckels (1892-1969) > Anna Meerscheidt (1865 - 1895) > Amanda Karoline von Rosenberg.

Ellsworth is also an 8th generation Texan via his grandfather Dyal's paternal lineage.

]]>Branch I2017-07-24T15:16:33-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/62eff8b9899a36e9ce3b59d6cb4604a4-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/62eff8b9899a36e9ce3b59d6cb4604a4-15.html#unique-entry-id-15We are saddened to report the death of Dora Ann Willis, widow of Ross Warren Willis of Branch I. Dora Ann Willis was a long time resident of Montrose, Colorado.

Ross Warren Willis’s von Rosenberg lineage is through his mother as follows; Ross Warren Willis (1921-2013) > Augusta Frances von Rosenberg (1883-1970) > Carl Wilhelm von Rosenberg, Jr. (1850-1918) > Carl Wilhelm von Rosenberg (1821 - 1901) > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg.



]]>Reunion2017-07-24T15:00:34-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/81a4e958e0bad99cc6a2d71627d98ec4-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/81a4e958e0bad99cc6a2d71627d98ec4-14.html#unique-entry-id-14New Officers have been elected as follows:

• Wayne Arthur Scholz, of Branch V, has been elected to a two year term as President of the Association
• William Frederick “Will” von Rosenberg, IV of Branch I, has been appointed to a two-year term as Vice President of the Association

The current Treasurer, Karl Glenn von Rosenberg of Branch VII, and the current Secretary, Carol Rose Campbell, of Branch V, continue on in their second year of two-year terms.
Please join us in congratulating Wayne and Will in their new roles and please make sure to offer them as much aid and assistance as you possibly can.

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Stuart Meerscheidt passed away in his hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico, on June 2nd at the age of 91. We extend our condolences to the family of this World War II veteran and avid New Mexico State Aggies fan.

]]>Reunion2017-05-25T09:45:51-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/62a1e3b77e19cf6dc26d083f839bcef8-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/62a1e3b77e19cf6dc26d083f839bcef8-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Start making plans to join us at this year's reunion. It will be July 14 - July 16 at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, Texas. Come for the whole weekend or just a part. We'd love to see y'all!

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Hilde Lindsay passed away on Easter Sunday, 2017. Our condolences to the Lindsay family.

Hilda’s lineage is through her mother: Elisabeth Marie von Rosenberg (1880-1967) > Ernst Johann von Rosenberg (1852-1915) > Carl Wilhelm von Rosenberg (1821 - 1901) > Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg.




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In her sister's words: "My favorite sister (and vice versa) Ann Marie Campbell Juranek, lost her fight with a Glioblastoma brain tumor on Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016 peacefully at home.  She is now with our parents up in Heaven looking down over us." — Carol Campbell

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After sixty years of marriage Robert von Rosenberg Miller, DVM, and Clara "Beth" (Alsobrook) Miller passed away within 25 hours of each other in early February. Services were held in Ballinger on February 11th. They were members of Branch III. Our deepest condolences are extended to the family.

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Virginia von Rosenberg Lane passed away on September 10th and was laid to rest in Austin's Capital Parks Cemetery. She was a member of Branch I, the only child of Ralph William von Rosenberg and Eula Irene Myers von Rosenberg. Her obituary can be found at http://wcfish.tributes.com/obituary/show/Virginia-Ann-Lane-103937121.

]]>Branch III2016-05-05T16:28:56-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/762b3df65d10283204d9bcb2479570fc-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/762b3df65d10283204d9bcb2479570fc-6.html#unique-entry-id-6We are saddened to report the passing of Hendley Edgar Tomlinson, Jr., on December 8, 2015, at the age of 88. Hensley, Jr., was the son of Hendley Edgar and Alma Julie von Rosenberg Tomlinson of Branch III. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Melfi Tomlinson, in 2011 and his sister Metta Tomlinson Lansdale in 2001. He is survived by his son, Richard Tomlinson.

]]>Branch I2016-05-05T16:26:52-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/952094bb1373bb6d29141843f855efd7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/952094bb1373bb6d29141843f855efd7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Roger & Robin von Rosenberg of Branch I are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Ross, to Miss Lauren Meeks-Holcomb this past January 23, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

]]>Branch V2016-05-05T16:20:25-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/fc65208c9b388ee62d88cad72cfab90e-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/fc65208c9b388ee62d88cad72cfab90e-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Thomas A. Dukett & Patricia Meerscheidt Dukett of Branch 5 are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kelsey Marie, to Mr. Carson M. Brown this past April 22, 2016 in Houston, Texas. The ceremony was held at the Royal Oaks Country Club in Houston, and the newlyweds will honeymoon in Yellowstone National Park.

]]>Reunion2016-05-05T13:47:40-05:00http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/reunion-2016.html#unique-entry-id-3http://vonrosenberg-family.org/about/blog/files/reunion-2016.html#unique-entry-id-3registration form for details. Here is a timeline for the weekend's events.

Some of the activities include:

• Golf Tournament @ either the Lost Pines or Colovista resorts in Bastrop on Friday, July 15th. Tee-time is tentatively set for 1:00 pm, however this is subject to change. Contact Drew Cartwright or Bill von Rosenberg for details. Bill will be sending out a detailed information broadcast once details are finalized to all past participants.
• Friday evening will be a time of food and fellowship. Bring your favorite noshing foods and games. There are usually games of 42 and gin rummy going, as well as some board games. This is fun for all ages.
• On Saturday morning a group of us will go to the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives to view the von Rosenberg Family collection on display in their research room upstairs. The FHMA is now open only on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 5:00pm and further information can be found at www.fayettecountyhistory.org/fhm_archives.htm. Come join us.
• There is a tentative plan for a new book presentation for Saturday at Camp Lone Star at 2:00 pm to feature noted Texas Author, Skip Hollandsworth, and his new book; The Midnight Assassin. This true crime novel features in part our ancestor/relation, Judge William von Rosenberg, Jr. of Branch I, who was serving as the Justice of the Peace of Travis County in 1895 when a serial killer struck Austin, Texas. The killer was alternately known as the Servant Girl Annihilator, the Austin Axe Murderer and as the book’s title implies, the Midnight Assassin. Mr. Hollandsworth, who also is executive editor at Texas Monthly magazine, has not yet committed to the presentation; however, we are actively seeking his attendance. If he is unable to attend, we will have a time of family fellowship.
• Following lunch on Saturday, an informal history show-and-tell will be held at Camp Lone Star where family members with interesting family artifacts will be available to show other family members their heirlooms and artifacts. We encourage any and all von Rosenberg cousins to search their closets and attics and cedar chests to look for old photographs, civil war mementos, or other types of items which tell the history of our family.
• After lunch, a brief business meeting will be held wherein old business and new business will be discussed, and an interim Vice President will be elected for the remainder of the 2016-2017 term. Anyone who wishes to stand for election may do so, and in fact we encourage additional candidates to ensure all family members and all branches remain engaged.
• Prizes will be awarded during the business meeting for the family member who traveled the farthest, for the youngest family member in attendance, for the oldest family member in attendance, the couple married the longest, and for the oldest member of the branch best represented.
• Saturday night will feature a Brisket and Sausage Links feast catered by von Rosenberg family members with Camp Lone Star providing sides, condiments and beverages. We are also planning to have musical entertainment for anyone who wishes to kick up their heels.
• Sunday morning we will again have a devotional service. In honor of this being the 75th reunion of the von Rosenberg Family of Texas, we will travel to the Old La Grange City Cemetery to worship at the graveside of our patriarch, Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg.

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