Benjamin Koelsch - line 27

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Mustang, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: 1918; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 87.0.

Benjamin Koelsch - line 64

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Mustang, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03317; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 55-33

WEDDING vows were solemnized in Sacred Heart church for Miss Patricia Jenneane Henthorn and Robert Joseph Koelsch. Parents or the bride are Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Henthorn, southwest of city, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Koelsch, southwest of city.

Rev. Sylvester L. Luecke, pastor, performed the double-ring ceremony.

Preceding the ceremony Mrs. J. A. Manning, organist, played several nuptial selections. She also accompanied Dr. C. R. Cochran who sang "Ave Maria," "Panis Angelicus" and "On This Day, Oh Beautiful Mother."

GIVEN in marriage by her father, the bride selected for her wedding a white nylon tulle dress with a satin redingote.

Her veil of illusion tell from a tiara of braided satin edged in seed pearls and rhinestones. The bride carried a prayer book topped with an orchid.

MISS MARY ANNE CUNNINGHAM served as maid of honor. Her dress of shrimp-colored satin and net was fashioned similarly to the bride's. She carried a bouquet of light blue carnations showered with silver ribbon.

Bridesmaids were Miss Jane Henthorn, sister of the bride; Miss Jeane Koelsch, niece of the bridegroom; Miss Barbara Kener and Miss Dorothy Wilson. Their dresses were styled identically to the honor attendant's. Judy Henthorn, other sister of the bride, served as flower girl.

William Koelsch acted as best man for his brother. Ushers included Jack Henthorn, brother of the bride; Ed Zurline, Leo and Jimmy McGinley.

Source - The Daily Oklahoman - Nov 18, 1951

Robert J. "Bob", 84, departed this earthly life on Aug. 26, 2009. He was born Aug. 17, 1925 of Ben & Mamie Koelsch. Proud of his German heritage, Bob's family left Loretto, TN and settled in Oklahoma in 1891, just 2 years after the Oklahoma Land Run. Bob provided for his family by farming and working for his in-laws, Bud & Vera Henthorn at Consolidated Wholesale until retiring from sales at the age of 70. Bob enjoyed his work and made many friends during his career. Bob was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and he dearly loved his church family. In Bob's spare time, he enjoyed such interests as history, geography, & Jeopardy. A loving husband, father, grandfather & friend, Bob will be deeply missed by all. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Ed Koelsch & Bill Koelsch; 2 sisters, Lorene Gengler & Evelyn Rueb; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; and son-in-law, Neal Cook. Bob leaves cherished memories with his family whom he was especially proud of, his wife of 57 years, Patricia Henthorn Koelsch; 9 children and their spouses, Richard & Susie Koelsch, Chris & Gail Koelsch, Susan & Claude Robinson, Dianne & Gary Mercer, Robin & Dennis Scholle, Lori Cook, Vera & Randy Kirby, Julie & Robert Lott, Marc & Marla Koelsch; 22 grandchildren & 4 step-grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. A Rosary Service will be held 7:00 PM tonight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3901 SW 29th St., OKC. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 also at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with interment to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery located at SW 44 St. & S. Meridian.

Source - The Daily Oklahoman - Aug 28, 2009