Gazlay Family History
Family History - Russell Frederick Wolfinger
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This family history features Russell Frederick Wolfinger and 10 of his descendants down to the third generation.
First Generation
1. Russell Frederick Wolfinger,1 born 25 July 1923 in Indiana, the son of Elisha Leroy Wolfinger and Sarah Matilda ‘Tillie’ Smith;1 died 18 August 2008 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1 Russell married Florence Ann Miner (born 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, the daughter of William Edgar Miner and Florence Belle Crippen;2, 3, 4, 5 Florence died 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan2, 5). Russell and Florence are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.1, 2Children of Russell Frederick Wolfinger and Florence Ann Miner:
| 2 | i. | Russell Keith Wolfinger, born 18 July 1946. | |
| + | 3 | ii. | Michael Dean Wolfinger, born 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Martha Jean Kintigh. |
| 4 | iii. | Donald Kay Wolfinger, born 3 July 1949.6 | |
| 5 | iv. | Dale Frederick Wolfinger, born 3 October 1950.6 | |
| 6 | v. | Steven Jack Wolfinger, born 16 December 1951.6 | |
| 7 | vi. | Leon Patrick Wolfinger, born 29 November 1952. |
- Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Russell Frederick Wolfinger, born: 25 July 1923 in Indiana; died: 18 August 2008 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
- Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Florence Ann Wolfinger, born: 23 February 1925; died: 10 September 2015 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 8B, William E. Miner, 34, Michigan, first married age 21, laborer, feed and coal co.; wife Florence B. Miner, 32, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Marjorie B. Miner, 14, Michigan; daughter Ruth E. Miner, 11, Michigan; daughter Cora H. Miner, 8, Michigan; daughter Liliun [sic, indexed as Libium] A. Miner, 6, Michigan; daughter Florence A. Miner, 5, Michigan; daughter Lemoyne E. Miner, 10/12, Michigan.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 7B, William Miner, 45, Michigan, employee streets, city construction; wife Florence Miner, 42, Michigan; daughter Lillian Miner, 16, Michigan; daughter Florence Ann Miner, 15, Michigan; daughter La Moyne Miner, 10, Michigan.
- Obituary, Dutcher Funeral Home, Bronson, Michigan (website: dutcherfh.com), Florence Ann Wolfinger, died: 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Michigan; born: 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children and their spouses, one grandson and one great great grandson.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Second and Third Generations
3. Michael Dean Wolfinger2 (Russell1), born 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;1 died 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.1 Michael married, 27 July 1971 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Martha Jean Kintigh1 (born 29 December 1950, parents not determined2).Children of Michael Dean Wolfinger and Martha Jean Kintigh:
| 8 | i. | Ruby Ann Wolfinger, born 24 February 1968.2 | |
| 9 | ii. | Michael Lee Wolfinger, born 2 February 1970.2 | |
| 10 | iii. | Melissa Jean ‘Missy’ Wolfinger, born 15 October 1971.2 | |
| 11 | iv. | Billy Joe Wolfinger, born 15 June 1977.2 |
- Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Michael D. “Wolfie” Wolfinger, died: 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; born: 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and brothers.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.