{Auguste Woyciechowski}

Augusta Woiczechowski was born in Rosenberg, Rosenberg, West Preussen, Germany (now Susz, Ilawa, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland).

She was baptized on 19 Jun 1864 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sommerau, Rosenberg, West Preussen, Germany (now Ząbrowo, Ilawa, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland).

Augusta married August Gustav Raesler on 6 Jan 1886 in the parsonage of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in North Amherst (now Amherst), Lorain Co., OH. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. W.A. Walter.

She was the mother of 7 children: William, Albert August, John, Emma Elizabeth, Frederick C., Henry Gustav and Lillian Augusta.

After the death of her husband, in 1917, Augusta raised chickens to help support her family. And, you could always find crocks of sauerkraut curing in the basement.

When I would visit, she and my Mother would speak in German. I'm sure it was to prevent me from knowing what they were discussing.

Looking back, I should have been able to learn some of the German language, had I been paying attention. However, I was content just eating the kuchen and other baked goods Augusta always had waiting for me.

Augusta died of a cerebral hemorrhage and was buried 8 May 1951.

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Article, Friday, 23 Mar 1917, "The Lorain Daily News" (Lorain, Lorain Co., OH)

MANY ILL AT RAESLER HOME

A sad condition exists in the home of the Raesler family on North Main Street.

Mr. Raesler has been critically ill for the past three weeks.

Miss Emma was the next to be confined to her bed, followed by her mother, and now Lillie, the youngest of the family.

Typhoid fever is feared among the women and a trained nurse was put in charge yesterday.

Article, Monday, 26 Mar 1917, "The Lorain Daily News" (Lorain, Lorain Co., OH)

CONDITION OF MRS. RAESSLER SERIOUS

The conditions of Mrs. August Raessler and daughter Minnie [sic: Lillian], who are confined at the Amherst Hospital are quite critical. Friends and relatives are not admitted to see them. Miss Emma, who is at home, is somewhat improved so she is able to be up a few minutes each day, but doctors will not permit her to attend her father's funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon.

Article, 28 Mar 1917, Mrs. August Raesler & daughter, Lillian in hospital, "The Evening Telegram" (Elyria, Lorain Co., OH)

AMHERST BREVITIES

The condition of Mrs. August Raesler and daughter Minnie [sic: Lillian], who are confined in the Amherst hospital is quite critical. Friends and relatives are not admitted to see them. Miss Emma who is at home, is somewhat improved and is able to be up a few minutes each day, but doctors would not permit her to attend her father's funeral, which was held this afternoon.

Obituary, Monday, 5 May 1951, "The Lorain Journal" (Lorain, Lorain Co., OH)

AUGUSTA RAESLER

Ill three weeks, Mrs. Augusta Raesler, 86, 407 N. Main St., died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain.

Mrs. Raesler, born in Germany, came to the United States when she was eighteen years old and has lived in Amherst and the vicinity since that time. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Miller, Amherst, two sons, Henry, Amherst, and Fred, Elyria, 17 grand children and one great grandson.

The body is at Emmerich Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Bollens, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Obituary, Monday, 7 May 1951, "The Chronicle-Telegram" (Elyria, Lorain Co., OH)

MRS. AUGUSTA RAESLER

Amherst - Mrs. Augusta Raesler, 86, of 406 North Main street, Amherst, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at St. Joseph's hospital, Lorain, at 12:50 p.m. Saturday. She had been a patient there for the past three weeks.

Born June 10, 1864, in Germany, she came to Amherst at 18 and spent her entire life here since that time. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church.

Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Miller; two sons, Henry of Amherst and Fred of Elyria; 17 grandchildren and one great grandson.

The body is at the Emmerich Funeral home where friends may call and where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. H. Bollens will officiate.

Burial will be made in Crownhill cemetery.

Death Notice, 11 May 1951, "The Amherst News-Times" (Amherst, Lorain Co., OH)

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD ON TUESDAY FOR MRS. RAESLER

Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Raesler, 86, whose late residence was 407 North Main street, were held at the Emmerich funeral home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. J. H. Bollens officiating, and burial took place in Crownhill cemetery. Mrs. Raesler's death occurred May 5 at St. Joseph's hospital in Lorain where she had been a patient for the last three weeks.

Born in Germany June 10, 1864, Mrs. Raesler came to Amherst at the age of 18 and had resided in this vicinity since that time. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Miller of Amherst; two sons, Henry Raesler of Amherst and Fred Raesler of Elyria; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandson.