MFH: 27 September

Today is the 124th anniversary of the birth of my great-grandmother, Helena Loretta Ruppel. Lena, as she was known in the family, was born 27 September 1884 at Hohman, Washington, Ohio, USA. Lena was the seventh (of nine) child and fourth (of six) daughter of John Konrad and Carolina (Herbst) Ruppel.

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In this picture of the John Konrad and Carolina Ruppel family, I believe that Lena is the girl standing to the right of her father.

Lena was married on 04 October 1904 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hohman, Washington County, Ohio to John Charles Schoen. Lena and Charlie had three children, two daughters and one son.

This picture of John Ruppel and three of his daughters was taken in about 1904. Lena is the daughter in the dark dress to the right of the portrait. The portrait is of John Konrad and Carolina (Herbst) Ruppel. That portrait today hangs in my home.

This is the wedding portrait of John Charles and Helena Loretta (Ruppel) Schoen.

This picture of Charlie and Lena Schoen was taken on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in October 1954.

Lena died 16 February 1955 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio, USA where she is buried in the (Old) St. Mary's Cemetery on Fourth Street.

My descent from Lena is:
Helena Loretta Ruppel + John Charles Schoen
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Harry Frederick Schoen + Freda Irene Needs
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My Father + My Mother
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Me