Friedrich Johannes Albert KOEPSELL
- BIRTH: 16 Jun 1875; Herman, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
- DEATH: Abt. 8 Jul 1942; Theresa, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
- BURIAL: Hochheim Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery; Hochheim, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
Father: Johann Herman KOEPSELL
Mother: Carolina Wilhelmine DETLAFF
Family 1: Ida Erdmine Emma KANT
- MARRIAGE: 22 Feb. 1900; Oak Grove, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
- CHILDREN:
- Ella KOEPSELL
- Meta KOEPSELL
- Gertrude KOEPSELL
- Lydia KOEPSELL
- Andrew KOEPSELL
- Hilbert KOEPSELL
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Notes
Updated February 1, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):(1) 1880 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 13; Page 11; June 7, 1880.
Freddie KOEPSELL is the son of Herman KOEPSELL (age 52, b. Prussia, a farmer) and Caroline KOEPSELL (age 45, b. Prussia, keeping house). Freddie is 5 years old, and his siblings are Hannah (age 23), William (age 20), Theresa (age 18), Frank (age 16), August (age 14), Ferdinan (age 13), Henry (age 8), and Earnst (age 3). All of the children were born in Wisconsin.
(2) Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com
- Husband: Fred KOEPSELL
- Parents: Herman KOEPSELL and Karolina DETLAFF
- Occupation: Farmer
- Residence: Town of Herman, Dodge Co.
- Birthplace: Town Herman
- Wife: Ida KANT
- Parents: Herman KANT and Augusta TESCH
- Birthplace: Germany
- Date of Marriage: Feb. 22nd, 1900
- Location of Marriage: Oak Grove, Wis.; Ev. Luth. Church
- Witnesses: E. KOEPSELL; L. KOEPSELL; A. KANT; A. SOMMERFELD
- Officiant: Aug. KIRCHNER; Lowell, Dodge Co.
(3) 1900 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman Twp.: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 91; Sheet 10B; June 23, 1900.
Frederich KOEPSELL is head of household, married to Ida [KANT] KOEPSELL. They live next to the farm of his parents, Herman and Carolina KOEPSELL.
- Birth date: June 1875; age 25
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 0 years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farm Laborer
- Home: Lives in a house; it is not a farm
(4) 1905 Wisconsin State Census for Dodge Co., Town of Herman: Sheet 9; June 1, 1905.
Fred KOEPSELL is head of household, married to Ida [KANT] KOEPSELL. He is 30 years old and was born in Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany. Fred is a farmer who owns his farm with a mortgage. Children in the household are Ella (age 4), Meta (age 2), and Gertrude (age 1), all born in Wisconsin.
(5) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman Twp.: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 15; Sheet 9B, April 28, 1910.
Fred KOEPSELL is head of household, married to Ida [KANT] KOEPSELL. Children in the household are Ella (age 9), Meta (age 7), Gertrude (age 5), Lydia (age 3), and Andrew (age 7 months), all born in Wisconsin.
- Age: 34; married for 10 years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer, General Farm; an employer
- Home ownership: Owns a farm with a mortgage
(6) U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com
- Name: Fred Albert KOEPSELL
- Address: 2 Mayville, Dodge, Wis.
- Age: 43 (b. June 16th, 1875)
- Occupation: Farmer; Self-employed
- Nearest Relative: Mrs. Ida KOEPSELL; 2 Mayville, Dodge, Wis.
- Description: height - tall; build - slender; eyes - brown; hair - dark brown
- Date: Sept. 12, 1918; Horicon, Dodge Co., Wisconsin
(7) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 42; Sheet 8B; January 23, 1920.
Fred KOEPSELL is head of household, married to Ida [KANT] KOEPSELL. Children in the household are Ella (age 19), Meta (age 17), Gertrude (age 15), Lydia (age 13), Andrew (age 10), and Hilbert (age 6), all born in Wisconsin.
- Address: Farm
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer, General Farm
(8) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman Town: Supervisor's District 9; Enumeration District 14-20; Sheet 10B; April 19, 1930.
Fred KOEPSEL is head of household, married to Ida [KANT] KOEPSEL. Children in the household are Andrew (age 20) and Hilbert (age 16), both born in Wisconsin.
- Home ownership: Yes, a farm
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 54 years old at time of census; 24 when first married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer, Dairy Farm
- Occupation Code: VVVV (Proprietors; Agriculture)
(9) 1940 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Herman Twp.: Supervisor's District 3; Enumeration District 14-26; Sheet 12B; April 30, 1940.
Fred KOEPSELL is head of household, married to Eda [KANT] KOEPSELL. Their adult son Hilbert (age 26, b. Wisconsin, a farm laborer) also resides in the household. Fred furnished information to the census taker for this household.
- Home: Owner, valued at $2,500, it is a farm
- Age: 64, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: Elementary School - 6th Grade
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Occupation: Farming; General Farm
- Occupation Code: 000-VV-4 (Farmers; Agriculture)
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
- Salary: $0
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes (i.e., self-employed)
(10) Viewing/Burial via Newspapers.com: The Waupun Leader-News; Waupun, Wisconsin; Thursday, July 09, 1942; Page 10
"Mrs. Theodore MACHMUELLER and Mr. and Mrs. Jake MUETZENBERG went to see the body of Fred KOEPSELL, who was buried Thursday in the town of Herman, Wednesday evening."
(11) Find a Grave
- Name: Friedrich Johannes Albert “Fred” KOEPSELL
- Birth: 16 Jun 1875; Herman Center, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Death: 29 Jul 1942 (aged 67); Theresa, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Burial: Hochheim Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery; Hochheim, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Memorial ID: 58995357