Bongers, Herman

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920
• 1930 Census: 1930, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1900 Census:
ED 70,Sheet 11B, Appleton City, lists Arnold Bongers, 39, born in Wisconsin, afireman on a steam boat, his wife Minnie, 39, born in Michigan, and 5children, Henriette, 13, Herman, 11, May, 9, Robert, 7 and Ralph, 5. They
lived on Main St.

1920 Census:
ED 189Sheets 3B-4A shows Minnie Bongers, 59, a widow, born in Michigan, with5 children. They are Henrietta, 33, born in Michigan, Mary, 28, Robert,27, Ralph, 25, Edward, 17, all 4 born in Wisconsin. They live at 789
Jefferson St in the Appleton 4th Ward.

1930 Census:
Herman J Bongers41
Hattie M Bongers35
Gordon J Bongers13
Donald J Bongers10

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84359027/herman-j-bongers

Herman married Scholl, Hattie M. 25 Nov 1915, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Hattie was born 21 Apr 1893, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Jun 1944; was buried , Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 17 May 1945 and 20 Mar 1946; WWII, Corp., US Army, Btry D, 28th Bn. 7th Field Artillary Regt.

Notes:

1940 Census:
Herman Bongers51
Hattie Bongers46
Gordon Bongers24
Mary Alice Bongers21
Gary Bongers9/12

Military Service:
Name:Gordon J Bongers
Birth Date:22 Jul 1916
Death Date:9 Oct 1959
Cemetery:Allouez Cemetery
Cemetery Location:Green Bay, Wisconsin

Gordon married O'Connell, Mary Alice Bef 1938. Mary was born 19 May 1918, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Feb 2005. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 6 May 1942 and 15 Aug 1945; WWII, Coast Guard
• Obituary: 20 Dec 2005; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

1930 Census:
Herman J Bongers41
Hattie M Bongers35
Gordon J Bongers13
Donald J Bongers10

Military Service:
Name:Donald Bongers
Gender:Male
Birth Date:18 Jan 1920
Death Date:8 Dec 2005
Branch 1:CG
Enlistment Date 1:6 May 1942
Release Date 1:15 Aug 1945

Obituary:
Bongers, Donald JosephDonald Joseph Bongers, born in Green Bay, died in Jacksonville, Fla., on D ec. 8, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital at the age of 85. Don attended St. Nor bert College and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy, San Francisc o, and served on American President Lines before, during and after WWII. A lthough he earned his captain's license he enjoyed first-mate duties. He s ailed on the first commissioned American trade ship from NYC to Indo-Chi na after the Dutch ships ceased. Returning to Wisconsin, he worked as a ma il carrier for the Green Bay Post Office. Don shared his interest in the H enry George Association with his sons.He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, June Robinson Bongers. D on will be missed very much by his five sons: Don's stepson, Rev. Howard M ajor III in New Paltz, N.Y., Jacob in Syracuse, N.Y., Allen W. in Jacksonv ille, Fla., and Karl and Ralph in Minneapolis, Minn. Don also leaves six g randchildren: Kelly and Alex from Jacksonville; Kayla, Austin and Cory fr om Minneapolis; and Helen from London Grove, Penn.; nephews Gary Bonger s; in-laws June Robinson, Joyce Miller, Grace and Ken Bouschart, Tom and A rita Robinson and Dan and Cindy Robinson.A memorial service was held in Jacksonville, officiated by Rev. Howard Maj or III.

Donald married Robinson, June Mary 12 Jul 1958. June (daughter of Robinson, Allen and Blindauer, Grace) was born 11 Jun 1922, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Sep 2014, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 28 Dec 2015; Green Bay Press Gazette

Notes:

Obituary:
Gary Bongers, 76, of De Pere, passed away Saturday December 26, 2015 at a local hospital. The son of the late Gordon and Mary Alice (O'Connell) Bongers was born June 19, 1939 in Green Bay. He married Mary Bowman on August 27, 1971.
Gary was a 1958 graduate of West High School. He served twenty seven years on the Brown County Sheriff's Department and retired in 1994 with rank of Sergeant. He enjoyed all sports and remained active throughout his entire life, participating in golf, bowling, fishing, softball, and volleyball. Gary was extremely handy and passed his skills of fixing things along to his family. He could fix anything and if there was not a part available, he would manufacture it. He was a lifelong automobile and motorcycle enthusiast. Gary was a great Dad and loving, patient Grandfather "Papa". He and Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, children and grandchildren, Jared and Erin Bongers, (Jackson and Alivia), Chip and Katie Bongers (Carley), Craig and Tonya Marks, (Morgann and Clay), Tim Bongers (Dylan), Bill and Jody Bongers (Alex), Rochelle Eisner (Bryce), Richard and Jill De Muth (Jason, Tyler and Tracey), one sister, Susan Williams, nieces and nephews, Kathy, Paul, John and Julie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Robert, Joseph, and La Verne,and brother-in-law, Dan Williams.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME. 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 2:00 to 5:30 pm Tuesday December 29, 2015. Funeral service will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Bongers family.
The Bongers family extends a thank you to the Sixth Floor ICU at St. Vincent Hospital for their care and support.