Hansche, Lawrence E.

Lawrence E. Hansche
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

Lawrence Ernest Hansche
Lawrence Ernest Hansche, who is operating his father's farm of fifty-two acres on Section 6, Somers Township, was born in that township on the 21st of September 1871, a son of John William and Minnie Hansche, the former of whom was born in Racine County, Wisconsin, in September, 1846, and attended the common schools of that county until seventeen years of age.  He then offered his services to the federal government, joining the Union army in 1863 as a member of Company F, Third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which he remained at the front until the close of hostilities.  He returned to Wisconsin and worked for his grandfather until 1867, when he began farming on his own account, renting land for two years.  He then purchased a ten acre tract and resided thereon for seventeen years, after which he cultivated eighty-three acres of rented land for two years.  In 1891 he bought his present farm of fifty acres on Section 6, Somers township, and has since resided there.  He is a Republican in politics and for one term served as a member of the School Board.  In religious faith he is a Methodist.
On the 1st of December, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Hansche, and they have become the parents of nine children, as follows:  Lawrence Ernest; Ida, at home; Annie, the wife of Andrew Johnson, of Racine, by whom she has three children; John, who is married and has three children; Bessie, the wife of Ed Schwartz, residing west of Kenosha; Mina, at home; Hattie, who is working in Racine; Lulu, who married Harry Jordan, of Kenosha; and Elsie, who is living in Racine.
Lawrence E. Hansche was reared at home and is indebted for his education to the public schools of Somers Township.  When old and strong enough he began assisting his father with the farm work and as the years passed aided more and more largely in the cultivation of the farm.  He thus gained valuable training in agricultural pursuits and is ow recognized as one of the most practical and efficient farmers of the township.  for a number of years he has had charge of the home farm and his well directed labors are rewarded by a good financial return.
Mr. Hansche was married on the 14th of December, 1904, to Miss Mary Jones, by whom he has three children, Esther, Murray and Elma.  Mr. Hansche is independent in politics, voting in accordance with his best judgement rather than following the dictates of a party leader, and he takes the interest of a good citizen in everything that affects the public welfare although not an office seeker.  His religious faith is indicated by the fact that he is a member of the Methodist church.
(Source:  The City and County of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vol. II, Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1916).

Hansche, Mary - Burial at Oakwood but no gravestone found
Mrs. Mary (Jones) Hansche, Burlington, Age 75, passed away December 4 at the Burlington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hansche was born in Racine, Aug. 20, 1873. Surviving are one son, Lawrence, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Fox of Waverly, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church at Somers. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
(Source: Racine Journal Times, publication December 6, 1948)

Hansche, Murray W. - Burial at Oakwood but no gravestone found
Murray W. Hansche, age 39, died January 19, 1948 at the Kenosha Hospital following long illness.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hansche.  He was born in Somers Township June 22, 1908.  He spent his childhood in Delavan, Wisconsin later returning to Somes where he had been engaged in truck farming.  Surviving are his wife, Ida, three stepdaughters, mother, Mrs. Mary Hansche, one brother, and one sister.  Hanson Funeral Home are providing services.  Burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Somers.
(Source:  Racine Journal, publication date January 20, 1948)