Katherine Mary Odenbrett, daughter of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Thursday, 5-Oct-1911 in Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 On Tuesday, 21-Nov-1933, Katherine Mary, age 22, oo married William Peter Heinze, age 26, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Elrosa.⁵ Katherine + died, at the age of 83 years, on Thursday, 17-Nov-1994 in Belgrade, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,4,5 She was buried in Belgrade Catholic Cemetery, Belgrade.⁵

     Lucille Ann Odenbrett, daughter of Mathew John Odenbrett and Lenore Frances Kunkel, was * born on Thursday, 19-Jan-1928 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 Lucille + died, at the age of 60 years, on Saturday, 5-Mar-1988 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.^2,3 She is ± buried in Longview Memorial Park, Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.⁴

     Magdalena Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Juliana Seiler, was * born on Saturday, 30-May-1840 in Flamersheim, Coeln District, Rheinland, Preussen.² Magdalena + died on Friday, 23-Apr-1841 in Flamersheim, Coeln District, Rheinland, Preussen.^3,2 She is ± buried in Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Flamersheim.³

     Margaret Rose Odenbrett, daughter of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Tuesday, 2-Jan-1906 at home in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 9-Feb-1926, Margaret Rose, age 20, oo married Henry William Pollak, age 22, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Fulda, Minnesota.^4,2,3,5 Margaret + died, at the age of 91 years, on Tuesday, 29-Jul-1997 at Hospice Home, Slayton.^5,3 She is ± buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.^6,3

     Maria Odenbrett, daughter of Joannes Odenbrett and Mettel Nöthens, was ~ baptized on Thursday, 17-Sep-1722 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Prussia.^1,2 Maria Odenbrett, daughter of Joannes Odenbrett and Mettel Nöthens, was * born Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.⁴ On Monday, 13-Mar-1747, Maria, age 24, oo married Peter Euenheim in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^5,6 Maria + died, at the age of 63 years, on Saturday, 25-Mar-1786 in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.⁷ She is ± buried in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Falmersheim.⁷

     Maria Clara Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was * born on Tuesday, 25-Mar-1845 in Ludendorf, Rhineland, Preussen.^1,2 Maria Clara Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was * born on Tuesday, 25-Mar-1845 Ollheim, Rlineland, Pruessen, Ollheim is 1/2 mile north of Ludendorf.² Maria + died in 1845 at on board the ship Emmanual in route the Atlantic Ocean.³
      Maria Clara sailed from Antwerp, Belgium on the ship Emmanuel heading for America. She accompained her father and mother and her sister Augustina. Maria Clara died in route.

     Marion Elizabeth Odenbrett, daughter of Mathew John Odenbrett and Lenore Frances Kunkel, was * born on Saturday, 4-Sep-1926 in Currie, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 5-Sep-1944, Marion Elizabeth, age 18, oo married Warren Kruger, age 22, in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota.^1,2 Marion + died, at the age of 78 years, on Monday, 20-Dec-2004. She is ± buried in St. Adrian Catholic Cemetery, Adrian, Minnesota.

     Mary Ann Odenbrett, daughter of Joseph John Odenbrett and Katharina H. Nikaes, was * born on Monday, 2-Jun-1958 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, USA.^1,2 Mary + died, at the age of 24 years, on Tuesday, 8-Mar-1983.^1,2 She is ± buried in Garden of Memories, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.¹

     Mary Jane Odenbrett, daughter of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 17-Oct-1921 in Saint Martin, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Wednesday, 27-Oct-1943, Mary Jane, age 22, oo married Howard Joseph Coman, age 21, at St. Caleman Church, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.³ Mary + died, at the age of 83 years, on Wednesday, 12-Jan-2005 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.^5,4 She is ± buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, Texas, USA.⁵

     Mathew John Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Saturday, 27-Jul-1901 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 On Sunday, 27-Jul-1924, Mathew John, age 23, oo married Lenore Frances Kunkel, age 15, in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota.³ Mathew + died, at the age of 50 years, on Monday, 14-Jul-1952 at home in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA.^4,3 He was buried in Adrian.⁵

     Mathias Frederick Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 25-Jan-1904 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2,3 On Saturday, 21-Jan-1956, Mathias Frederick, age 51, oo married Maria Blanche Valles, age 53.^4,2 Mathias + died, at the age of 91 years, on Monday, 27-Mar-1995 at Sun City Convalescent Hospital, Sun City, California.^4,5,6,7,3 He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California, USA.⁷ Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Sun City. The burial location is Section 2A Site 205.

     Mathias M. Odenbrett, son of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was baptized on Sunday, 13-Sep-1846 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Territory, USA.¹ On Saturday, 13-May-1871, Mathias M., age 24, oo married Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, age 24, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Richfield.^2,3,4 Mathias + died, at the age of 83 years, on Wednesday, 20-Nov-1929 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota.^5,6 He is ± buried in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Village of Elrosa, Lake George Township, Minnesota, USA.^7,6
      The 1880 census had the family living at the Schulteis homestead in a house east of the homestead house. Head of Household: Mathias Odenbrett age 33, Mary age 34 his wife, Peter J. age 6, Katherine age 5, and Frederic age 2.⁸ In 1885 the family is found living on 40 acres of the Odenbrett homestead which at the time was owned by his father. It looks as though Peter was the first of the family to leave Wisconsin heading to Alton, Iowa. This happened around 1890-1894. Peter married there in 1896. Following Peter to Alton where the rest of the family around 1900. Most of the family remained in Alton for a few years, married, then moved on to Minnesota and South Dakota (1903-1907).

     Peter John Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Monday, 19-Jun-1916 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2 Peter + died, at the age of 88 years, on Monday, 14-Mar-2005 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, Minnesota. He is ± buried in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Belgrade, Minnesota.

     Peter Joseph Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Friday, 12-Sep-1873 in Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 14-Jan-1896, Peter Joseph, age 22, oo married Anna Thelen, age 20, at St. Mary Church, Alton, Iowa.^3,4 Peter + died, at the age of 88 years, on Saturday, 3-Mar-1962 in Worthington, Nobels County, Minnesota, USA.^2,5 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁶ Services were conducted at St. Gabriel Catholic Church by Father Thomas Duane.
      The children of Peter and Anna were talented musically. Each child played some instrument. Charles John Odenbrett told how as a little boy his father put him on a chair and placed a bass fiddle in front of him and said play. He played that fiddle and a button box accordion his entire life.

Brothers Bernard, Robert, and Charles had an old time band that played in the tri state area in the 40s and also on KWOA radio station every morning for three years. They had a man by the name of Eddie Skeet's who played guitar and Tiny Little on the piano. Eddie Skeet's went on to form his own band; he was quite famous in the Minneapolis area. Tiny Little Jr. went on to play with the Lawrence Welk Band.

In the mid 50's Robert and Charles moved their families to the Los Angeles area and with their children formed "Odenbrett Brothers Polka Band". Charles (Chuck) on bass and button box accordion, son Duane on accordion, Rick on trumpet, daughter Vonnie sang and played solo vox, Robert (Bob) on piano, son-in-law John Zak on banjo, daughter Shirley on piano and singing, son Gary on trumpet, Mike Belitz (friend) on accordion. None could read music . Later Duane learned but the others never did. The group played all around the southern California area as well as having several battles of music with Frank Yankovic. After the death of Bob's wife Lucille, each went their own way with different bands. Chuck was bass player for Frank Yankovic when he would be in California on a road trip, as well as with "Tomazin Brothers", Eddie Bell, Bill Guzel to name a few. He was on a record album with Bill Guzel Band which featured him in "Cherry Polka" playing both the button box and bass fiddle. He made several singles with the Eddie Bell Band. He played the bass until around 1989 and button box until 1993 when because of cancer he could no longer hold the accordion. Duane went on with sister Ginger on banjo and Mike Belitz on accordion to do the night club circuit, private parties, and weddings.

     Robert John Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Thursday, 25-May-1916 at home on the farm in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Wednesday, 17-Jun-1936, Robert John, age 20, oo married Lucile Sophia May Uttech, age 17, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^5,6,1 On Sunday, 19-Feb-1967, Robert John, age 50, oo married Alice Estes, age 61, in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.^7,1 Robert + died, at the age of 52 years, on Thursday, 1-Aug-1968 at Daniel Freeman Hospital, Inglewood.^2,3,8 He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Los Angeles.⁹

     Thomas Henry Odenbrett, son of Bernard Michael Odenbrett and Elizabeth Ann Einck, was * born on Saturday, 14-May-1938 in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2 Thomas + died, at the age of 75 years, on Sunday, 11-Aug-2013 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center, Vermillion, South Dakota, USA.³ He is ± buried in Calvary Cemetery, Vermillion, South Dakota, USA.³

     Viola Odenbrett, daughter of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Friday, 2-Jun-1911 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2 On Tuesday, 26-Nov-1940, Viola, age 29, oo married Leo Vern La Moureaux, age 37, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^3,4 Viola + died, at the age of 96 years, on Saturday, 26-Jan-2008 at Tekakwitha Nursing Home, Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA.⁵ She is ± buried in Veblen Cemetery, Veblen, Marshall County, South Dakota, USA.⁵

     William Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Thursday, 3-Aug-1882 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹ William + died on Monday, 16-Oct-1882 in Wisconsin, USA.² He is ± buried in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.²

     William Joseph Odenbrett, son of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Saturday, 14-Dec-1918 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 20-Nov-1945, William Joseph, age 26, oo married Arlene Anna Staab, age 24, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota.^4,1,3 William + died, at the age of 86 years, on Friday, 25-Nov-2005 at V.A. Medical Center, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.² He is ± buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.² The burial location is Section 13, Site 1784.

     William Joseph Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Friday, 20-Jun-1919 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA, possibly 1918.^1,2 William + died, at the age of 28 years, on Tuesday, 29-Jul-1947 at Drake Springs Swimming Pool, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^3,2,4 He was buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota.^3,5

     William Peter Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Sunday, 18-Jan-1903 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 14-Feb-1928, William Peter, age 25, oo married Agnes Frances Dorpinghaus, age 24, in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota.^3,4 William + died, at the age of 76 years, on Sunday, 30-Dec-1979 at Slayton Hospital, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁴

     William Peter Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Wednesday, 26-Mar-1884 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹ On Friday, 29-Nov-1907, William Peter, age 23, oo married Helena Endlien, age 23, in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.¹ William + died, at the age of 75 years, on Sunday, 2-Aug-1959 at a local nursing home in Dell Rapids.^2,1 He is ± buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids.^1,3 Services were conducted by his son Father Stephen Odenbrett O.S.B. at St. Mary Catholic Church.

     Winifred Josephine Odenbrett, daughter of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was born on Monday, 6-Dec-1909 at home in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 On Tuesday, 1-Oct-1929, Winifred Josephine, age 19, oo married Frank Joseph Kirchner, age 24, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Fulda.^4,2 Winifred + died, at the age of 84 years, on Friday, 3-Jun-1994 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.^3,2,6 She was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda, Minnesota, USA.²

     Yvonne Helma Odenbrett, daughter of Charles John Odenbrett and Ada Marie Erickson, was * born on Monday, 3-Nov-1941 in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 Yvonne + died, at the age of 64 years, on Monday, 10-Jul-2006 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, Clay County, North Dakota, USA.^1,4,5 She is ± buried in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.

     Cecilia Odenbtrtt, daughter of Christopher Odenbrett and Magdalena Joist, was * born on Friday, 5-Jun-1801 in Palmersheim, Cucenheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.¹ On Saturday, 6-Feb-1836, Cecilia, age 34, oo married Wilhelm Zimmer in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen.^2,3 Cecilia + died, at the age of 69 years, on Friday, 13-Jan-1871 at Palmersheim, Rheinland, Preussen.⁴ The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Flamersheim.⁴

     Anna Dorothea Oesterreicher was * born on Monday, 16-Feb-1722 Hilgartshausem, comminity Brettheim, Würtemberg, Germanic Lands.¹ On Thursday, 22-Jun-1747, Anna Dorothea, age 25, oo married Johann Michael Sakreuter at Rotenburg (after his committed lechery).¹ Anna + died, at the age of 65 years, on Thursday, 14-Jun-1787 at Brettheim, Würtemberg, Germanic Lands, 65 years, 3 months, 27 days [computes to 18 February 1722].²

     Anna Offermanns was * born say 1870. Say 1895, Anna oo married Joannes Schulteis.

     Leisbeth Orth was * born say 1677. In May-1702, Leisbeth oo married Simon Castenholtz at Flamersheim, D. of Juelich, Rhine Province, Germanic Lands.^2,3 Leisbeth + died on Monday, 4-Jan-1751 at Flamersheim, D. of Juelich, Rhine Province.³ She is ± buried in Flamersheim, D. of Juelich, Rhine Province.³

     Anna Ott, daughter of Georg Michael Ott and Maria Philipp, was * born on Saturday, 4-Jun-1887 in Godas bie Kemnath, Oberfranken, Bavaria, Germany.^1,2,3 In 1907, Anna oo married Joseph John Siegl at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.^4,5 Anna + died, at the age of 57 years, on Sunday, 30-Jul-1944 at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee.^3,6 Funeral service was conducted at St. Boniface by Fathers Jerome Schulteis and Raymond Welter. The burial location is Section C, Row 5, Plot 29-A2 next to her husband Joseph.
     At the age of 16, Anna emigrated on Saturday, 29-Aug-1903 leaving from Godas, Bavaria through Rotterdam, Holland, along with her family on the ship Statendam from Abensberg, Barvaria arriving in New York on Tuesday, 7 September 1903. Family notes identify their arrival to be on 3 October 1903.

     Georg Michael Ott, son of Ulrich Ott and Amalia Elisabeth Hacker, was * born on Saturday, 12-Apr-1856 in Godas bie Kemnath, Oberfranken, Bavaria, Germanic Lands.^1,2,3 Say 1881, Georg Michael oo married Maria Philipp at City Church, Kemnath, district of Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany.⁴ Georg + died, at the age of 77 years, on Friday, 27-Oct-1933 at home in Milwaukee.³ He was buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Milwaukee.³ The burial location is Block 18, Section C, Lot 444, Grave 1.
     The George Ott family emigrated from Abensberg/Armesberg, Bavaria, Germany, departing on Saturday, 29-Aug-1903 through Rotterdam, Holland, on vessel Statendam of the Holland-American Line as steerage passengers (12) arriving New York City, New York ten days later on 8 September with $46. The Statendam was a 10,491 gross ton vessel commissioned in 1898 and lasted until 1910 supporting passengers in saloon, cabin and steerage. The family consisted of George 46 years passenger 12, Maria 40 years passenger 13, Johann 20 years passenger 14, Anton 18 years passenger 15, Anna 16 years passenger 16, Mathias 14 years passenger 17, George 12 years passenger 18, Joseph 10 years passenger 19, Ludwig 8 years passenger 20, Michael 5 years passenger 21 and Baptist 4 years passenger 22. Maria was with child Vincent who was born in Milwaukee several weeks after the family arrived. The manifest indicates his brother Vincent paid for the passage and when the family arrived, they already were in possession of transportation tickets to Milwaukee. Their final destination in Milwaukee was identified to be his brother-in-law John B. Kuchenreuther, 2601 Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The entire family in their Declaration of Intentions for Naturalization identified 3 October 1903 as the arrival date.

Godas is a tiny old village about one km north of Waldeck and 5 kms east of Kemnath. During the 30 years war, this village and most of its inhabitants were completely destroyed by the troops of Colonel van Sackendorf on 8 February 1641. In 1997, 70 people lived in the village of Godas and a little over 4,000 in Kemnath.