According to her tombstone, Katharina Strohmeier was born in Neulussheim, Germany on September 9, 1829. In 1885, Katharina/Catharine Schmitt married Fred Strohmeier in Erie County, Ohio. On June 1, 1891 Katharina/Catharine Schmitt died at the age of 61. She was buried in the Schmitt family lot at Sandusky's Oakland Cemetery. A small inscription at the base of the tombstone which honors the memory of Katharina Schmitt Strohmeier indicates that it was created by the Brost brothers.
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I believe Fred's first wife was Catherine Bechtel whom died on May 7,1885. I'm curious if anyone can add to that?
I've enjoyed your blog for many years. Thank you so much, Dorene!
So far I just cannot find evidence of Fred's previous marriage!
In FamilySearch there is indeed a record for Catherine Strohmeier, nee Bechel, who died in 1885. I am not too familiar with this family, but it appears that Fred married two ladies with very similar names!
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