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Family HistoryFamily History - Frank Jacob Chermak


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Frank Jacob Chermak and 18 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Frank Jacob Chermak,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Frank married Gunda Marie Anderson (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Frank Jacob Chermak and Gunda Marie Anderson:

+2i. Ferdella Geraldine ‘Della’ Chermak, born 20 September 1929; died 15 November 2014 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota. Married Donald Wayne Ostrander.

Second Generation
2. Ferdella Geraldine ‘Della’ Chermak2 (Frank1), born 20 September 1929;1 died 15 November 2014 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.1 Della married, 5 July 1947, Donald Wayne Ostrander1 (born 26 February 1926 in Minnesota, the son of Harry Reed Ostrander and Harriet Elizabeth ‘Hattie’ Kaufman;2, 3, 4 Donald died 5 June 19982). Donald is buried in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.2

Children of Ferdella Geraldine ‘Della’ Chermak and Donald Wayne Ostrander:

+3i. Debra Marie Ostrander, born 28 September 1948 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Philip Gene Hanson.
+4ii. Diane Louise Ostrander, born 30 April 1951 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married (1) Athan J. Streitz Married (2) Kipp Alan Young.
+5iii. Cindy Lou Ostrander, born 6 May 1957 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Gregory William Frischmon.
+6iv. Daniel Reed ‘Danny’ Ostrander, born 26 February 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Barbara Ann Billehus.
+7v. Donald Wayne ‘Donny’ Ostrander, Jr., born 6 October 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Cynthia Rae ‘Cindy’ Vatthauer.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Ferdella Geraldine “Della” Chermak Ostrander, born: 20 September 1926; died: 15 November 2014 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, half-siblings, and husband).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Donald Wayne Ostrander, born: 26 February 1926; died: 5 June 1998 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling and wife).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Dakota, Ward County, Minot, E.D. 15-47, Sheet No. 13B, Harry Ostrander, 37, Iowa, first married age 23, switchman, railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 38, Minnesota, first married age 24; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 6, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 4, Minnesota.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood, E.D. 61-9-A, Sheet No. 8A, Harry Ostrander, 47, Iowa, switchman, steam railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 49, Minnesota; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 16, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 14, Minnesota.
Third Generation
3. Debra Marie Ostrander3 (Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 28 September 1948 in Pope County, Minnesota.1 Debra married, 20 May 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Philip Gene Hanson3 (born 13 January 1949 in Lincoln County, Minnesota, the son of Pervin Harris Hanson and Gloria E. Hammer2).

Children of Debra Marie Ostrander and Philip Gene Hanson:

+8i. Lissa Richelle Hanson, born 21 May 1975 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Mark Dwaine Elwell.
 9ii. Carly Marie Hanson, born 20 February 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.4

4. Diane Louise Ostrander3 (Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 30 April 1951 in Pope County, Minnesota.5 Diane married, first, 27 December 1975 in Douglas County, Minnesota, Athan J. Streitz7 (born 3 May 1950, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 15 February 1978 in King County, Washington.8 Diane married, second, Kipp Alan Young (born 2 August 1957, parents not determined6).

Children of Diane Louise Ostrander and Kipp Alan Young:

+10i. Nikole Desiree ‘Nikki’ Young, born 25 November 1985. Married Oleg A. Shvartsur.
 11ii. Kyle Alan Young, born ca. 1987.

5. Cindy Lou Ostrander3 (Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 6 May 1957 in Pope County, Minnesota.9 Cindy married Gregory William Frischmon (born 23 May 1964 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, the son of William Arthur Frischmon and Annamarie Winiecki10).

Child of Cindy Lou Ostrander and Gregory William Frischmon:

 12i. Peter Frischmon, born ca. 1998.

6. Daniel Reed ‘Danny’ Ostrander3 (Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 26 February 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota.11 Danny married, 30 September 1989 in Pope County, Minnesota, Barbara Ann Billehus13 (born 21 September 1965 in Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul Wesley Billehus and Dolores Jane Goodyear12).

Children of Daniel Reed ‘Danny’ Ostrander and Barbara Ann Billehus:

 13i. Quintin Reed ‘Quinn’ Ostrander, born 2 April 1991 in Pope County, Minnesota.14
 14ii. Spencer Paul Ostrander, born 5 October 1993 in Pope County, Minnesota.15

7. Donald Wayne ‘Donny’ Ostrander, Jr.3 (Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 6 October 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota.16 Donny married, 1 September 1990 in Pope County, Minnesota, Cynthia Rae ‘Cindy’ Vatthauer18 (born 15 November 1965 in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, the daughter of Victor Charles Vatthauer and Martha Eleanor Hagen17).

Children of Donald Wayne ‘Donny’ Ostrander, Jr. and Cynthia Rae ‘Cindy’ Vatthauer:

 15i. Allie Marie Ostrander, born 23 July 1992 in Pope County, Minnesota.19
 16ii. Andrew Jacob Ostrander, born 23 November 1993 in Pope County, Minnesota.20
 17iii. Austin Wayne Ostrander, born 18 June 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota.21
 18iv. Ariel Joy Ostrander, born 27 April 1997 in Pope County, Minnesota.22

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Debra Marie Ostrander, born: 28 September 1948 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  2. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Philip Gene Hanson, born: 13 January 1949 in Lincoln, Minnesota; father: Pervin Harris Hanson; mother: Gloria E. Hammer.
  3. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Philip G. Hanson, 23; Debra M. Ostrander, 23; married on 20 May 1972 in Hennepin, Minnesota.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Carly Marie Hanson, born: 20 February 1978 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Philip Gene Hanson; mother: Debra Marie Ostrander.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Diane Louise Ostrander, born: 30 April 1951 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella G. Chermak Ostrander.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Athan J. Streitz, 25; Diane L. Ostrander, 24; married on 27 December 1975 in Douglas, Minnesota.
  8. Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014, Athan J. Streitz, Diane L. Ostrander; divorced on 15 February 1978 in King, Washington.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cindy Lou Ostrander, born: 6 May 1957 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  10. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gregory William Frischmon, born: 23 May 1964 in Ramsey, Minnesota; father: William Arthur Frischmon; mother: Annamarie Winiecki.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Daniel Reed Ostrander, born: 26 February 1962 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  12. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Barbara Ann Billehus, born: 21 September 1965 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Paul Wesley Billehus; mother: Dolores Jane Goodyear.
  13. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Daniel R. Ostrander, 27; Barbara A. Billehus, 23; married on 30 September 1989 in Pope, Minnesota.
  14. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Quintin Reed Ostrander, born: 2 April 1991 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Daniel Reed Ostrander; mother: Barbara Ann Billehus Ostrander.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Spencer Paul Ostrander, born: 5 October 1993 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Daniel Reed Ostrander; mother: Barbara Ann Billehus Ostrander.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Donald Wayne Ostrander, Jr., born: 6 October 1963 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella G. Chermak Ostrander.
  17. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cynthia Rae Vatthauer, born: 15 November 1965 in Saint Louis, Minnesota; father: Victor Charles Vatthauer; mother: Martha Eleanore Hagen.
  18. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Donald W. Ostrander, 26; Cynthia R. Vatthauer, 24; married on 1 September 1990 in Pope, Minnesota.
  19. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Allie Marie Ostrander, born: 23 July 1992 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  20. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Andrew Jacob Ostrander, born: 23 November 1993 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  21. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Austin Wayne Ostrander, born: 18 June 1995 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  22. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Ariel Joy Ostrander, born: 27 April 1997 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
8. Lissa Richelle Hanson4 (Debra,3 Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 21 May 1975 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 Lissa married, 25 April 1998 in Minnesota, Mark Dwaine Elwell3 (born 18 February 1970 in Anoka County, Minnesota, the son of Thomas Dwaine Elwell and Joanne Marie Totino2, 3).

Child of Lissa Richelle Hanson and Mark Dwaine Elwell:

 19i. Jacob Dwaine Elwell, born 13 March 1999 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.4

10. Nikole Desiree ‘Nikki’ Young4 (Diane,3 Ferdella ‘Della’,2 Frank1), born 25 November 1985.5 Nikki married, 1 March 2012 in King County, Washington, Oleg A. Shvartsur6 (born 30 January 1985, parents not determined5).

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lissa Richelle Hanson, born: 21 May 1975 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Philip Gene Hanson; mother: Debra Marie Strander [sic].
  2. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Mark Dwaine Elwell, born: 18 February 1970 in Anoka, Minnesota; father: Thomas Dwaine Elwell; mother: Joanne Marie Totino.
  3. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Mark D. Elwell, 28, born: 10 February 1970; Lissa R. Hanson, 22, born: 21 May 1976 [sic, her birth record shows 1975]; married on 25 April 1998 in Minnesota.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jacob Dwaine Elwell, born: 13 March 1999 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Mark Dwaine Elwell; mother: Lissa Richelle Hanson Elwell.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014, Oleg A. Shvartsur, Nikole D. Young; married on 2 March 2012 in King, Washington.