Buried with:
August 1877-1944
Katherine 1853-1943

The following sent to me by Jane Morrison:

He is on my tree. I added a photo of his obituary. You may want to rearrange the photos so the headstones are on top.

Fred (AKA Fritz) was born in Germany.

He died February 19, 1932 in Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.

Please link him to his wife, Katherine (nee Kuhlman) Ohlendorf: 58323951
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The following is from the attached obituary uploaded by Jane Morrison:

Remsen (Speciaol Correspondence)
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Fred Ohlendorf, an old resident of Remsen, died at his home here Friday afternoon at the age of 85. He had been failing in health for several months. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He is survived by his wife and thirteen children, thirty-three grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Eleven of the children were present at the funeral which was held Monday afternoon at the Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. A. Noack conducted the funeral Services.
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Thank you Jane Morrison for taking the time to submit this information.

Also from Linda M

Ohlendorf, Fred 1847-1932

Death Calls Another Aged Remsen Man. Fred. Ohlendorf, Prominent in Farm and Civic Life, Passes Away at Age of 85 Years.

A resident of Cherokee and Plymouth counties for 40 years, and of the town of Remsen for 30 years, prominently identified with the agricultural and civic life of the community in which he found the peace and comfort that were a just reward for years of fruitful toil, Fred Ohlendorf, one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Remsen passed into his final sleep at the family home last Friday afternoon. He had reached the grand old age of 85 years. Death was due to complications, with heart trouble and dropsy as the predominating factors. Surviving are his bereaved widow and 13 children. Funeral services were held in Christ Lutheran church Monday.

Mr. Ohlendorf's first serious touch of sickness came five months ago, when, while attending services in Christ church, he suffered a slight paralytic stroke which affected his left side and for a short time left him bereft of the sense of speech. Prompt medical aid at that time served to restore him to his usual robust condition, although a short time later the effects of this attack again manifested themselves in the form of a general decline.

Soon his condition indicated a condition of heart weakness which gradually grew worse and during the last several weeks became one of the principal obstacles in his battle for health. Although he bore up bravely under his physical handicap, Mr. Ohlendorf found himself unable to offset the slow but certain inroads made by this disease, and a few weeks ago dropsy set in. Since last November he was unable to leave his home, and a great part of his time was spent in the sick-room. He was given constant professional care and every possible attention and comfort by his wife and family, yet he sank gradually and for several weeks hi condition was seen to be alarming. The children living at a distance were called home, and his three daughters from California joined the family circle and remained with their father to the end, which came at 2:45 o'clock Friday afternoon, February 12.

Fred Ohlendorf was the oldest child of Henry and Wilhelmina Ohlendorf and was born January 8, 1847, at Algestorf, province of Hessen, Germany. When he was but six years old the family came to the United States, settling on a farm in Clayton county, Iowa. As a lad of 15 years Fred was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Ceres, Clayton county, by the Rev. Paul Stockfeldt. He continued to help his parents on the farm until his marriage June 11, 1872, to Katherine Kuhlman, also of Clayton county, and for 20 years the couple op0erated a farm in that vicinity. In 1892 they came to Cherokee county, buying a fine farm south of Marcus, where they resided for 10 years, Mr. and Mrs. Ohlendorf retiring in 1902 and coming to Remsen to spend their declining years, while the farm was turned over to the management of one of the sons.

In the rural community in which he lived Mr. Ohlendorf took an active part in the community affairs, being particularly interested in matters pertaining to civic progress, and he was looked upon as a man of sound judgment whose opinion and support in matters for the common welfare was much sought. Coming to town he continued to display that characteristic interest in all forms of desirable civic undertaking, and his reputation as a substantial and dependable citizen became recognized. In 1908 the boy-politic prevailed upon him to accept a chair in the town council, and he went into office with a public endorsement that indicated his popularity. Thrice thereafter he was honored with decisive victory at the polls, and his eight years as a member of the council were served with credit to himself and his constituents.

Wherever Mr. Ohlendorf resided he took also an active part in the affairs of the Lutheran congregation and through his influence and his personal efforts he proved a staunch, dependable and effective worker in behalf of the local church organization during the early years of its existence and for many years thereafter until sickness overtook him. Christ Lutheran congregation honored him at various times by election to offices during his 30 years of membership.
Mr. Ohlendorf was particularly devoted to his wife and children, and to them his career upon earth served as a guide for righteousness, while to his friends it was an inspiration for honest effort, neighborliness, devoted friendship and continuous striving for the right on behalf of both self and neighbor. His family life was of the happiest, and the comfort of those most near and dear to him was ever uppermost in his aims and desires. The death of Fred Ohlendorf robs the family of a most devoted head, and the community t large of a substantial, respected friend, neighbor and citizen.

Those who thus are bereft of the love and care of a loving husband and father are extended the sincere sympathy of their many acquaintances in the surrounding territory.

The death of Mr. Ohlendorf removed from this earth the last of a family of parents, two brothers and five sisters.

Added to his own allotted span of life, a remarkable fact in connection with this admirable family is that the deceased was the father of 13 children, and all of them are living and in splendid health. Mr. and Mrs. Ohlendorf celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 10 years ago, and but recently the family held a reunion when the father took occasion to pose in a four generation picture.

Those surviving this esteemable man, besides his sorrowing widow, are: Mrs. Sophie Stowater, Remsen; Henry and William, Marcus; August, at home; John, Marcus; Mrs. Emma Holck, Bethany, Cal.; Mrs. Lena Lindemann, Oakland, Cal.; Mrs. Anna Lindekugel, Spencer, S.D.; Mrs. Bertha Lindemann, Bethany, Cal.; Albert, Remsen; Bernard, Marcus; Elmer, at home, and Mrs. Clara Harnack, Remsen. There are 33 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral services took place Monday afternoon, the Rev. A. Noack, pastor of Christ church, charge. Services were held at the family home at 1:30 o'clock, followed by church service and interment in the Remsen cemetery. The pastor gave an impressive sermon dwelling on the life of the deceased and the church was crowded to capacity while hundreds of friends joined the sorrowing relatives in the sad journey to the burial grounds.

Pall bearers were six sons of the deceased man, namely: William, John, Albert, Elmer, Henry and Bernard Ohlendorf.

– Remsen Bell-Enterprise, February 18, page 1, column 4 and page 12, columns 3 and 4.

Missing from the list of his children - Emma Holck (unable to find a find-a-grave for her)..