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Nicholas A Breton 19-Feb-2026 07:28
I am looking for a Frank Bathke, early to mid 50's from Wiconsin if I remember correctly and served in Buedingen, Germany in mid to late 90's! He really enjoyed Linenkugel! Let me know! Thank you!
Penny Barnes 05-Nov-2021 03:11
Wow Alfred C Bathke, You have more relatives than I do. I am not sure how I ended up in the middle of your family dialogue but was glad to hear you are well and a grandfather too. Please contact me sometime as I had a couple questions for you. Take care, Penny
Carol Carter 21-Dec-2017 19:53
Frank M. just ran into your response, and no, other than the ones I know from Emmet Co., as was raised here and knew of some of the names you mentioned. My line John, Carl, Otto, and my dad, but I don't know of any across the ocean!! Would love to connect with that part of the family. Thanks for your response. And yes, many names with the church baptismal records, but cannot connect them to who they are or how related.
Frank M. 29-Oct-2016 21:25
Block/Bathke
Carol, my Aunt was Edith Bathke (Louis, Herman, John) born in Emmet County. Have you had any luck on sorting these out? There were a lot of Bathkes in Ratzebuhr, Neu Stettin, Pommern. Very confusing.
dixie schroeder 16-Nov-2015 04:06
hi all Dixie Schroeder myrtle bathkes daughter. would love to be invited to family reunions cousins. my email is dixiemike132@gmail.com. I knew all my uncles but not all of you so much. Karen bathke I am closest to, ken bathke's daughter. also Glenda bathke glens daughter. we're the older ones. anyway let me know when and where reunions are would be fun for al, jim, and I to come. john passed sometime back. love to you all dixie
Dave Short 28-Jul-2015 05:39
LB. Dude long damn time.

Some nice photo's. Did you ever learn to stand on your hind legs and shoot like a man?

Kindly drop me an email just to stay hi and make contact old friend?

peace
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gazon26-Jun-2015 15:44
More beautiful photos like that please:)
huile de ricin14-May-2015 12:46
I am really impressed by your gallery, sorry for my english:)
Avoir une belle peau01-May-2015 13:06
Your are amazing !
Carol nee Bathke 05-Dec-2013 17:34
Still looking for Bathke's that came from the Ratzebuhr, Germany area(now Okonek, Poland. There are several listed in a church record I stumbled upon in the Ratzebuhr area. I'm looking for a John who had a brother Julius(wife Mathilda) and John's wife was Wilhemina Block. That's as far back as I can go. Like they threw any trace of them overboard on the way here!! John, Wilhemina, and son August came about 1872. Don't know as Julius ever came. He had a daughter Johanna who came with another son of John(Carl and family) about 1882. Carl's baptism record lists a Karoline and two Karl's, but I can't read German, so I don't get who they are. Any history of the area would be greatly appreciated and of course any concrete connection to others would be wonderful. Hope to connect to someone here soon. Thanks!
DIXIE 17-Dec-2011 21:48
HI AL BATHKE JUST NOW CAME BACK TO THIS SIGHT TO CHECK THINGS OUT. I AM MYRTLES DAUGHTER DIXIE. I LIVE IN ROSEBURG AND YES KAREN AND I DO TALK ON OCCASION. THINK HER AND HUBBY ARE IN AZ FOR WINTER. I REMEMBER UNCLE AL AS WE USED TO VISIT HIM WHEN I WAS QUITE YOUNG, I REMEMBER I ADORED HIM. HE HAD A GERMAN SHEPHED DOG, AND A BRAND NEW STUDEBAKER THAT HIM AND HIS WIFE FREDA BOUGHT. HE WAS CHIEF OF POLICE IN MONMOUTH OR WHEN HE DIED OF NEPRITIS AT 33, MOM SAID HE HAD A HUGE FUNERAL. I BELIEVE HE IS BURIED IN UTAH AS HIS WIFE WAS MORMON. SO SAD, LEONARD TOO ONLY 28 I THINK. GRANDPA BATHKE SAME THING KIDNEY DISEASE, HE WAS 58. GEE TRAGIC HUH? SO NICE TO KNOW THERE ARE SO MANY OF US, LOST MY BROTHER JOHN APRIL 24TH 2010 HE WAS 60, TOO MUCH DRINKING I'M AFRAID. AL, AND JIM ARE WELL AL IS HERE IN ROSEBURG JIM IS IN SALEM. ANYWAY LOVE TO ALL ON THE HOLIDAYS DIXIE
Edwin Bathke 03-Sep-2011 17:26
Wow! This is the most Bathke names I have seen in a long while. I am Edwin albert Bathke, born in Milwaukee, Wis. My father was Edwin Julius Bathke, born in Eagle Point, Chippewa County, Wis. His father was August Bathke, born in Pomerania, near Danzig. He came to the US with a Heidtke family because they had a spare ticket. Think he had no siblings, but supposedly he had uncles in the Green Bay, wis. area. Have not been able to make any connection yet. I think Edwin Emil Bathke, Los Angeles, founder of Los Angeles Trophy Co., is from that line. When I was in Germany three years ago I saw buses of the Bathke Bus Co., based in Rostock, Germany (interesting to see a bus with your name on the side -- in letters three feet high).
Arthur cunningham 24-Feb-2011 03:43
guest question- Serching for daughter, Debby,since1960.Her parents were,Ernest Siewert and Edwina May Bathke. Both deceased. Last res was Winder, Ga. I believe both has lived in Oshkosh, Wis. Please leave comment.
Al Bathke 12-Jul-2010 08:12
Wow, what an interesting find when searching the Internet. There are a number of names I had not heard from in years. My dad was Ferdinand Carl Bathke (born 01/03/31), not Fritz Dean Bathke as earlier mistakenly stated, and he has been gone for decades after passing away on May 27, 1988. I was named after both him (my middle name) and after my uncle, Al Bathke, whom I may have met only as an infant and I apparently took after more than in name as both he and I had a career as police officers (I retired from the Oregon State Police after 28.5 years of service, in 2007). My Dad's brothers other than Alfred included Glenn; John (went by Jack); Kenneth; and Leonard. He also had a sister named Myrtle. Both Kenneth and Myrtle resided predominantly in Roseburg, Oregon; Glenn resided the last several decades of his life in Falls City and Dallas, Oregon; and my Dad and uncle Jack resided largely in Salem, Oregon. Both Leonard and Al passed away in the 1950's (I believe) and lived in Mommouth, Oregon immediately prior to their death. My grandparents were William and Orabelle Bathke and I was told by my dad while a child that the family had come to Oregon from Wisconsin (my dad was born in Wisconsin, I believe in Osh Kosh if I remember right). To his dying day, my dad remained a devoted Green Bay Packers fan...

As for me, I have 11 other brothers and sisters and nearly all are in Salem or in a small town nearby. I am married and my wife's name is Lila. I have two grown sons, Jason and Tim Bathke, and a ten year old granddaughter, Ashley.

If you are reading this, Dixie, I remember you from my childhood and did not realize you were still in the area. My recollection is that Rick passed on some years ago; is that right? Rick and I used to be fairly close in our early teen years. Also, are you in touch with our cousin, Karen (Ken's daughter), who also lives in Roseburg? I hope you are doing well and enjoying good health.

A special hello also to my nephew, Joshua, and to cousins Ed, Erv and Donna. May God richly bless each of you...

And, although I do not know you and have never met you, thank you also to Harold Bathke for starting this website and thus allowing some of these "old dogs" to connect again...
Carol Carter 08-Jun-2010 18:42
Still looking for John Bathke and family. John had a brother Julius. Julius had a daughter Johanna who came to the U.S. with Carl(son of John) and his family in 1882. Johanna married a Graul and lived in rural Emmet Co. Michigan. If John or Julius could be in your family please let me know.
shelly 12-Apr-2010 16:27
Hi looking for info on Agustus F Bathke from saquoit ny around 1886-1937. Can anyone help?
James LaJoie 14-Jun-2009 21:27
Hi Ijust found your web site. My grandfather was Rudolph Batke ,but his name was Boedke before he came to America. He came to America in 1904 at age 14.He arrived at Baltimore.And settled in North Dakota. He died in 1985. Much more info available.
Carol 16-May-2009 22:46
I am from a branch of Bathkes from Michigan. Well, from Prussia orginally! My Great-great grandfather was John Bathke from Ratzburh, Germany that is now Okonek, Poland. He married a Wilhemnia Block. They had Carl, August, Hermann, and Albertina. All immigrated in the late 1800's. They settled in northern Michigan in the counties of Emmet and Charlevoix. Just thought I'd add my gang and if anyone knows more about any of them, please let me know.
Guest 01-Feb-2009 02:15
I THOUGHT I WOULD ADD SOME THINGS ABOUT THE FAMILY THAT I KNOW. AUGUSTA BATHKE ORIGINALLY CAME FROM ALSACE LORAIN, FRENCH BORDER WITH GERMANY, NOT SURE OF SPELLING. GRAMMA ORABELLE BATHKE'S GOBEN FAMILY ORIGINALLY CAME FROM THREE BROTHERS THAT MIGRATED FROM WALES. NO WEALTHY FOLKS OF COURSE, MINERS, FROM THAT START I GUESS THERE ARE GOBENS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH. MY BRO NAME IS ALFRED LEONARD SCHROEDER, AND JIM HAS THE MIDDLE NAME OF LLOYD, GRAM BATHKES BRO, ANYWAY THERE IS A LITTLE MORE INFO. DIXIE
DIXIE 14-Dec-2008 04:23
WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE!! I AM THE DAUGHTER OF MYRTLE BATHKE, GLEN,FRITZ,AL,LEONARD,KEN AND JACK WERE HER BROTHERS OR MY UNCLES. THERE ARE FOUR OF US JOHN,AL,JIM AND ME DIXIE. WOULD LOVE TO GET TO KNOW ALL OF YOU AND I KNOW THERE ARE ALOT OF BATHKE'S IN THE VALLEY. MY EMAIL IS mlaboxcar@charter.net. WRITE SOON!
Ervin Bathke 01-Aug-2008 15:04
Hi Bro' Ed. Your Great Grandfathers name was Ferdinand Albert Bathke and his wifes name was Augusta Bathke (Koeppen) if I am not mistaken! She passed away at 33 years of age and Gramps likely remarried - I haven't checked that out yet.
Edwin Bathke 27-Jun-2008 18:24
I have noticed that certaqin names seem to follow the family around. Mine is Edwin Arthur Bathke. I was given 2 of my deceased uncles middle names. Alfred Edwin Bathke and Leonard Arthur Bathke. The names John, Ervin, Fritz, Ferdinand and william. Our branch of the family moved to Oregon just as the US was joining WWII. My grandfather, Ervin Bathke and Orabelle Bathke (Goben)had to leave the family farm in Tony Wisconsin, just outside Ladysmith when they lost it to the bank. My father, Glenn Bathke stayed behind with some friends until his 18th birthday so he could join the Army. It is my understanding that my fathers father (I cant remember his name, to my shame) moved to Wisconsin from Minnesota. The story goes that one day in teh 1800's he gathered his sons and wife together with their dairy herd and left without looking back and never got in touch with the Minnesota Bathke's again. Perhaps someone from the Minnesota branch can tell us what happened or why?
Oh, by the way, I recognize many of the names here. I should, we are closely related. I live in Corvallis Oregon.
Dean Bathke 23-Jun-2008 02:30
Hi
My name is Harold Dean Bathke Jr. My Grandfather was Clarence bathke of Norfolk, Nebraska.
Lots of Bathkes online, never meet but one group of Bathkes that werent directly related. My understanding of the name is that our family name was Boedke in Germany and that Ellis island mucked it up when the two brothers came to the United States.
Joshua Bathke 28-Apr-2008 08:17
Hello everyone. Its funny that all these Bathkes are in here. I really thought there wasnt much of us out there, but lo and behold. Its strange that theres also a Harold Dean Bathke, because my name is Joshua Dean Bathke and my father was William or Bill Dean Bathke and his father was Fritz Dean Bathke. I am related to Afred Bathke, Leonard Bathke, Fred Bathke, Kathy Bathke, Julie Bathke, Evon Bathke, Debbie Bathke, Robert Bathke, and Jerry Bathke. Those were just aunts and uncles. I cant even get into my cousins and second cousins because the list goes on and on. I grew up without my dad. I was raised in Sacramento CA and in April of 2000' I moved back to Salem OR where I was born. A few months later I finally came in contact with my dad after so many years and thats when I found out that I had a huge family on my dads side. Boy you should see the family reunions. They are insane!!! Well anyhow, I am married, and have been for 4 and a half years and I also have a son Jacob who is 6 years old now. I reside in the small town of Gates, OR. If any Bathkes are in the area, please feel free to contact me at dirt_hogs@earthlink.net I look forward to meeting with more family members.
Guest 08-Mar-2007 14:06
Simply astounding! Keep getting better ok?
papa 30-Nov-2006 12:12
Hi all! You hhave very GOOD guest book. Thx you!!!
Be Happy!
Kenneth J. Bathke 30-Oct-2006 13:29
Hello, my name is Ken Bathke and I am from wisconsin. I did not know there were so many other Bathke's out there. I am not sure of any relations to any of you. My fathers name was Edward Arnold Bathke (deceased). If anyone knows anything else I would love to know.
Take care all!
Jessica 18-Jul-2006 10:42
Enjoyed a lot!
cpjk@gmail.com 23-May-2006 15:35
Looked through your site. Good work! Ken.
Dennis Brule11-Feb-2005 07:16
Hi, Lonnie I like your match photos. Makes me want to start shooting again. Check out my photos athttp://pbase.com/drbrule I'll try to make it out to the next regional shoot. Dennis Brule
jim feren 30-Dec-2003 15:10
Hi Lonnie, you have a great group of photos here. Please drop me an email or call at 928-763-6837. Hope to hear from you, been years?

Jim Feren
Ryan Bathke 10-Dec-2003 14:59
Hello, I'm Ryan Bathke. I'm Gilbert's oldest grandson. I was doing some geneology work and came across your page. I love the pictures. Drop me a line if you get a chance.
Steve Bathke 07-May-2003 19:17
Hi my name is Steve Bathke. I 35 year old. I live in Colorado.

My uncle had researched are Family name back to something like 18 generation back to the name of John billington. He came over on the Mayflower and was the first person to be executed in the USA.

My e-mail is on1belay@aol.com
Harold Dean Bathke jr 18-Apr-2003 22:26
Hi Bathkes, My name is Harold Dean Bathke Jr.
I am 37 and now live in Tulsa Oklahoma. Our family orgins are;

Gustav Bathke (Bodke?) came from Germany in the early 1900's His Son Clarence Bathke is my grandfather.

Gustav and his brother came to the United states together but the brother and Gustav had a falling out of some kind. Sorry I dont know more of the family history at this point but since Bathke's are pretty rare I thought I'd drop a line.

feel free to contact me at DBathke@gbronline.com if you like.

Dean
Donna Bathke 28-Mar-2003 04:00
Hi from Oregon, There are alot of Bathkes on here, Daughter of Glenn Bathke, Donna
Holger Bathke 11-Dec-2002 19:27
Hi there!
I´am just wanted to send many greetings to all members of the Bathke family!
I´am living in Germany and it surprised me to see that there are so many Bathke´s in the US! I hope, I get an answer!? Have a nice day!!
Guest 23-Sep-2002 18:49
Sory, mine e-mail is hbathke@hotmail.com
Hello, How are you?
My name is Hercílio Bathke Vieira, I am 23 years old and I´m Brazilian. Today it was looking in the InterNet something on my last name BATHKE and I found you.

Please, it could write me and say some information to me on his family, because we can be well next relatives.

My great-grandfather come from Germany to Brazil in 1892.

His name was: Hans Fritz Paul Dietrich Gellert Bathke

Where he liveed: Berlim

The parents: Joachim Bathke

Karolin Gellert

How many brothers had: 7

Name of the brothers: Rodolfo, Reinaldo, Guilherme, Paula, Helena, Maria, Hulda.

I will be very happy with your reply.

Nice to meet you,

Hercílio Bathke Vieira.




Hercílio Bathke Vieira 23-Sep-2002 18:39
Hello, How are you?
My name is Hercílio Bathke Vieira, I am 23 years old and I´m Brazilian. Today it was looking in the InterNet something on my last name BATHKE and I found you.

Please, it could write me and say some information to me on his family, because we can be well next relatives.

My great-grandfather come from Germany to Brazil in 1892.

His name was: Hans Fritz Paul Dietrich Gellert Bathke

Where he liveed: Berlim

The parents: Joachim Bathke

Karolin Gellert

How many brothers had: 7

Name of the brothers: Rodolfo, Reinaldo, Guilherme, Paula, Helena, Maria, Hulda.

I will be very happy with your reply.

Nice to meet you,

Hercílio Bathke Vieira.



Hallo, wie geht es Ihnen?

Mein Name ist Hercílio Bathke Vieira, bin ich 23 Jahre alt und ich bin brasilianisch. Heute schaute es im Internet etwas auf meinem letzten Namen BATHKE und ich fand Sie.

Bitte könnte es mich schreiben und etwas Informationen zu mir auf seiner Familie sagen, weil wir folgende Verwandte gut füehlen können.

Mein Großgroßvater kommen aus Deutschland nach Brasilien 1892.

Sein Name war: Hans Fritz Paul Dietrich Gellert Bathke,

Wo er liveed: Berlim

Die Eltern: Joachim Bathke

Karolin Gellert,

Wieviele Brüder hatten: 7

Der Brüder: Rodolfo, Reinaldo, Guilherme, Paula, Helena, Maria, Hulda.

Ich bin mit Ihrer Antwort sehr glücklich.

Nizza, zum Sie zu treffen,

Hercílio Bathke Vieira.

carrie 17-Aug-2002 04:07
Hey Uncle Fuzzy!!!!
i have checked out your web page today and wanted to leave u a hello and tell ya i miss ya. Ur page is cool!!!!!!!!!!! love ya, carrie
Tim Towne 17-Dec-2001 04:51
Lonnie, sure enjoyed your Schuetzenfest pictures - - it was a great shoot this year. Thanks so much for the memories.

Tim Towne
Tim Bathke 30-Jun-2001 06:36
Hello. Just wanted to compliment you on your pictures. I was searching for my family's last name as I know we're all commonly related yet I know very few. Anyhow, stumbled upon your sight and thought I'd give it a look. Nice.

Tim Bathke
Bill Upmeyer 27-May-2001 01:26
Hi, enjoyed your pictures. I am a friend of Roland Groppe and we live in the same park in Florida. He sent me your address so I could view some of the pictures of his place in NY. I had seen some of them while in Florida. We have been discussing Digital camera
he sent you. We had been discussing digital cameras and I had asked him to send me some pictures of a street lighting project and he said it would have been easy if he had such a camera. I just bought over the
internet on a Yahoo auction. Will be interesting to try when I get it. Thanks for the viewing privilege. Bill
shannon 19-May-2001 03:35
Hello my dear uncle! Thanks so much for the pictures of grandpa's 80th celebration. He looks great at 80 doesn't he? I love you and hope to see you soon.
Love-
Shannon
Harold Bathke14-Apr-2001 20:49
Ya Bernie, I should have shot more pics. Next time I will.

BTW, good group you shot.

Lonnie
bernie connon 13-Apr-2001 17:49
LONNIE, MIKE Q SENT ME YOUR PHOTOS OF THE LAST SHOOT. THEY WERE GREAT HOPE YOU TAKE MORE AND POST THEM OR SEND THEM TO THE ASSRA SO THE CAN GIVE YOU SOME PUBLISITY MAYBE WE CAN GET OTHERS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO TAKE PICS AND POST TO A COMMON PLACE SO WE ALL SEE THEM. BERNIE