John R. Dittbrenner, 24, born Germany, son of August Dittbrenner, and Reneta (sic) Harms, 21, born Nebraska, daughter of Dick Harms, were married January 29, 1905 at South Auburn. (Source: Nemaha County, NE Marriage Records)
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Nemaha County Herald (Auburn, NE), Friday, February 3, 1905; pg. 2

Dittbrenner - Harms.

John Dittbrenner and Renata (sic) Harms were united in marriage Sunday evening, January 29, 1905, at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Dieffenbach. The groom is an upright, thrifty, industrious young man who is well liked by all who know him. The bride is the sister of Mrs. Fred Hector and will make a model wife. The couple began housekeeping Monday on a farm near the Stone church (sic). A host of friends join with The Herald in extending them congratulations and wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, March 5, 1952; pg. 1

MRS. JOHN DITTBRENNER DIES TUESDAY

Mrs. John Dittbrenner, 66, died at her home north of Hebron Tuesday morning. She had been ill and recently returned from the Fairbury hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Wednesday, March 12, 1952; pg. 3

Obituary - RENATE DITTBRENNER

Death released Renate Dittbrenner nee Harms, from all pain and suffering on Tuesday of this week the 4th day of March. She attained the age of 68 years, 1 month and 8 days.

Mrs. Dittbrenner did not enjoy good health the past two years, however, not until in July last summer did her physical well-being begin to decline visibly. After being hospitalized she returned to her home shortly before her passing. Her near and dear one cared for her tenderly during her prolonged illness.

The departed was born near Auburn, at Hickory Grove, on January 27, 1884, the daughter of Dietrich Harms and his wife Doris, nee Hude.

In infancy her parents, in compliance with revelation of the Holy Scriptures, presented her to the Lord in baptism on March 2, 1884. Through this Sacramental act Christ became her Savior to whom she could turn with fullest confidence all the days of her life and in the hour of her death.

At a youthful age she became a communicant member of the Lutheran church by confirmation. The sainted pastor Theo. Streng performed the sacred rite on April 17, 1898, at Hickory Grove.

She was united in marriage to John R. Dittbrenner at Auburn, Nebr., on January 29, 1905. This union was blessed with eight children. The interest and love the departed expended in her home will long be missed and remembered by the members of the family.

The departed and her husband lived near Auburn approximately four years after their marriage. From Auburn they moved to Byron where they lived for 15 years, from Byron they moved to the Chester area where they made their home for seven years, and from that location they moved north of Hebron, where they have made their home since 1931.

Immediate relatives who mourn her passing are: her devoted husband, John R. Dittbrenner; her eight children, Rosa Pohlmann, Denver, Colo., August Dittbrenner, Chester, Nebr.; Alma Daniel, Denver, Colo.; Augusta Brouwer, Fairchild, Washington; Erna Sweetser, San Diego, Calif.; Doretta Dittbrenner, Dora Dittbrenner, and Johannes Dittbrenner, the last three named at the home; her two brothers Dietrich Harms and Ernest Harms, one sister, Bertha Scheele; eight sisters and brothers preceded her in death. Also 6 grandchildren and numerous more distant relatives and friends.

Funeral services were at the Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. C.E. Schaff, officiating. Services were also held at the home preceeding (sic) the church services. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Contributor: Brenda D. (49921693)

The children of Conrad Friedrich Dietrich & Maria Doris (Hude) Harms are as follows :

Jorgen Heinrich Wilhelm Harms --- born April 11, 1861 --- died Feb. 1, 1863 in Germany

Justine Loretta Maria IDA Harms Eitzmann Ropers--born Aug. 21, 1862--died June 13, 1917 in Oklahoma

Doretta Maria Wilhelmina ANNA Harms Heidzig --- born Dec. 14, 1863 -- died Aug. 28, 1945

Marie Doris Sophia Emma Harms Bergmann -- born Oct. 30, 1865 -- died Oct. 24, 1915

The family came to America in 1867. The voyage took 6 long weeks.

Doris AGNES Marie Harms Ehlers -------born June 11, 1867 --- died Dec. 29, 1901

Anna DORIS Harms Oestmann --------- born Aug. 3, 1869 ------died June 16, 1934

SOPHIA Anna Harms Hector ----------- born March 4, 1871 ---- died Oct. 7, 1931

BERTHA Emma Harms Scheele -------- born Dec. 26, 1872 ---- died July 24, 1965

DIETRICH Friedrich Carl Harms ------- born Dec. 14, 1874 ----- died Dec. 3,1955 wife--Sophia Volkmann

Fredrich Wilhelm LORENTZ Harms --- born Dec. 24, 1876 ---- died June 27, 1949 wife--Marie Zumhofe

Johann Nicklaus Albert Harms -------- born Dec. 7, 1878 ---- died Jan. 9, 1929 wife -- Emma Sasse

Heinrich Dietrich Karl ERNST Harms -- born Mar. 30, 1881 --- wife -- Sophia Hoops

RANATA Maria Mathilde Wilhelmina Harms Dittbrenner--- born Jan. 27, 1884---died Mar. 4, 1952

There were 2 stepsons from Conrad Friedrich Dietrich Harms' 1st marriage to Sophia Christinia Julie (Holste) Harms -- the wife of Johann Heinrich Hermann Harms, oldest brother of C. F. Dietrich Harms, whom he married upon the death of his eldest brother :

Heinrich Wilhelm Friedrich Hermann Harms --- born May 25, 1849 -- died Feb. 1865 in Germany

Friedrich Diedtrich Conrad Harms ------- born Oct. 2, 1854 ---- He came to America in 1866