Historical Vignettes

John Adler

May 20, 20145 min read

Fritz Dewig’s WWII Experience

The below has been summarized by Fritz's wife, Betty Mae (Loehr) Dewig from his own notes. Frederick J. (Fritz) Dewig was drafted into...

John Adler

May 19, 20142 min read

Biography of Eugene Adler

Staff Sergeant Eugene Oscar Adler 2/23/1915 - 10/6/2003 Son of Frank and Mary Greubel Adler/Grandson of Nicholas Adler World War II...

Connie Adler Brady & Mark Adler

Feb 21, 20147 min read

Recollections on Louis Adler

Recollections from Connie Adler Brady, granddaughter Louis Adler was born on 28 February 1889 in Francisco Indiana. He was the fourth...

John Adler

Feb 17, 20144 min read

Reflections on the Tony and Mary (Adler) Ziliak Family

As recounted by Armon “Bud” Adler Aunt Mary and Uncle Tony Ziliak were my Godparents. When I was very little they had a farm southwest of...

John Adler

Feb 14, 20146 min read

A Concise History of German Immigration to Indiana

The Haubstadt Sommerfest in June 2014 will be a celebration of the town’s German heritage. In preparation for our reunion at this event,...