[an error occurred while processing this directive]

Home Page |Surname List |Index of Individuals |InterneTree |Sources


View Tree for Frank K. RimmeleFrank K. Rimmele (b. January 1892, d. October 5, 1918)

Frank K. Rimmele (son of Roman Joseph Rimmele and Susan Blanche Pass)3540 was born January 1892 in LaSalle, Illinois3541, 3542, 3543, and died October 5, 1918 in France ( see obit)3544, 3545, 3546, 3547.

 Includes NotesNotes for Frank K. Rimmele:
Brother of Michael Kastello's grandfather

Drafted May 27, 1918 (see clipping)

Killed in World War I.
Obituary " FRANK K. RIMMELE DIES IN BATTLE: LEFT LAST MAY
A telegram from the War department bearing the signature of Adjutant General Harris, this afternoon brought word to Mr. and Mrs. Roman rimmele, Sr., 125 Hennepin Street, that their son Frank Rimmele ahd been killed in action in France.

According to the message, the young man was slain in battle on Saturday, october 5, but as it is the custom with the first announcement there were no details. HAD BEEN OVER THE TOP For the last six or seven weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Rimmele had had no word from their son and they feared that he might have fallen on the field. At noon today they were duscussing the subject and less than two hours later a message confirmed their fears.

In the last letters received from him, particularly in one to his sister, Mrs. Bert Palmer, Frank told of having gone over the top. He remarked that he came back from that expedition without a scratch.

in another letter to his mother he told her not to worry, that they all would be home soon. LEFT HERE LATE IN MAY Frank left LaSalle with the contingent which departed for Camp Gordon, GA, late in May, several days before Memorial Day. He was placed in a replacement group and in less than two months was on his way overseas. Several others from this city, who were in the same contingent, having been wounded in the fighting. The young man was 25 years old and prior to entering the military service he was employed at the LaSalle Portland Cement Co. He was well known in LaSalle."



[dianekoehlerkastelloapril2001.FTW]

Brother of Michael Kastello's grandfather

Drafted May 27, 1918 (see clipping)

Killed in World War I.
Obituary " FRANK K. RIMMELE DIES IN BATTLE: LEFT LAST MAY
A telegram from the War department bearing the signature of Adjutant General Harris, this afternoon brought word to Mr. and Mrs. Roman rimmele, Sr., 125 Hennepin Street, that their son Frank Rimmele ahd been killed in action in France.

According to the message, the young man was slain in battle on Saturday, october 5, but as it is the custom with the first announcement there were no details. HAD BEEN OVER THE TOP For the last six or seven weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Rimmele had had no word from their son and they feared that he might have fallen on the field. At noon today they were duscussing the subject and less than two hours later a message confirmed their fears.

In the last letters received from him, particularly in one to his sister, Mrs. Bert Palmer, Frank told of having gone over the top. He remarked that he came back from that expedition without a scratch.

in another letter to his mother he told her not to worry, that they all would be home soon. LEFT HERE LATE IN MAY Frank left LaSalle with the contingent which departed for Camp Gordon, GA, late in May, several days before Memorial Day. He was placed in a replacement group and in less than two months was on his way overseas. Several others from this city, who were in the same contingent, having been wounded in the fighting. The young man was 25 years old and prior to entering the military service he was employed at the LaSalle Portland Cement Co. He was well known in LaSalle."



[KASTELLO FAMILY TREE.FBK.FTW]

[kastello geneology.FTW]

Brother of Michael Kastello's grandfather

Drafted May 27, 1918 (see clipping)

Killed in World War I.
Obituary " FRANK K. RIMMELE DIES IN BATTLE: LEFT LAST MAY
A telegram from the War department bearing the signature of Adjutant General Harris, this afternoon brought word to Mr. and Mrs. Roman rimmele, Sr., 125 Hennepin Street, that their son Frank Rimmele ahd been killed in action in France.

According to the message, the young man was slain in battle on Saturday, october 5, but as it is the custom with the first announcement there were no details. HAD BEEN OVER THE TOP For the last six or seven weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Rimmele had had no word from their son and they feared that he might have fallen on the field. At noon today they were duscussing the subject and less than two hours later a message confirmed their fears.

In the last letters received from him, particularly in one to his sister, Mrs. Bert Palmer, Frank told of having gone over the top. He remarked that he came back from that expedition without a scratch.

in another letter to his mother he told her not to worry, that they all would be home soon. LEFT HERE LATE IN MAY Frank left LaSalle with the contingent which departed for Camp Gordon, GA, late in May, several days before Memorial Day. He was placed in a replacement group and in less than two months was on his way overseas. Several others from this city, who were in the same contingent, having been wounded in the fighting. The young man was 25 years old and prior to entering the military service he was employed at the LaSalle Portland Cement Co. He was well known in LaSalle."

Clipping in Roman Rimmele file hard copy


Created with Family Tree Maker


Description | How to Order | Samples | Free Demo | Quotes and Reviews | Books
Home | User Groups | Mail List | Add-Ons | Support

© Copyright 1996-2007, The Generations Network.