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Walter Adam Schuck was born on 3 Aug 1899 in Peoria, IllinoisG.^3,4,5
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel.¹⁷ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of his parents.¹⁸
     He moved to UrbanaG with his parents between 1910 and 1912. He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁹

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     Walter married first Almarie Ernestine Peel, daughter of Dr. Charles E. Peel and Rose Ann Wearren, on 7 Jun 1924 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, at the parsonage of the First Christian Church, with Rev. E. A. Watkins officiating. She had previously been married to Francis Blair McLin.^6,7,8
     Walter and Almarie were living at 405 E. California Ave., UrbanaG, in 1927.²⁰ They then moved in with his parents, at 306 S. Vine, in Urbana, where they are listed in the 1928 city directory.²¹
     He was a store room clerk in a steam shop by 1920. He was an accountant at the P. and E. Store in in UrbanaG when he married in 1924. He is listed as an accountant for the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company in the 1927 and 1928 city directories, but as a clerk in the 1930 census, so his exact position is unclear.^22,23,24,25
     According to family oral history Walter and Almarie where engaged in custody litigation in connection with divorce proceedings when their daughter was about two years old, with him seeking custody and her not wanting it. No record has been found of a divorce filing at that time. It seems likely this actually happened some years later.²⁶
     Walter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois G, at 304½ E. Illinois, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that he rented his home for $30 per month, and owned a radio. His first wife, Almarie Ernestine Peel, and their daughter, Frances, appear to be listed with him. However the record is in some doubt because both his wife and child are recorded as Ruth, a name neither of them ever used, but neither of them has been found elsewhere in the 1930 census.²⁷
     Walter did file for divorce from Almarie on 11 May 1934 in Marion Co., IndianaG, Circuit Court. No record of the disposition of the suit has been found, but she remarried in September of that year and he did in 1938. According to family oral history she later found the divorce was not final when she remarried and she and her third husband were married again after the divorce became final. However no record of them marrying again has been found.^9,10

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     Walter married second Beulah Elizabeth Deniston, daughter of Charles E. Deniston and Ella P. Carrie A. Bell, on 29 Oct 1938 in Marion Co., IndianaG. She was the widow of George E. Claffey.^11,12
     Walter and Beulah appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 4411 Winthrop Ave. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $4,500, and that he had lived in the same city, and she in the same house, in 1935. Also listed as living with them were her sister, Hazel B. Taylor, and her daughter, Melba.²⁸
     In the 1940 census his occupation is shown as timekeeper for a steam railroad. He reported he had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,598.²⁸
     Walter died on 7 Dec 1949 in Urbana, IllinoisG, at age 50.^13,14,15 He was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG.¹⁶

Almarie Ernestine Peel was born on 9 May 1903 in IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sangamon Twp., Piatt Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Dr. Charles E. Peel and Rose Ann Wearren.²²
     Almarie married first Francis Blair McLin, son of William Richard McLin and Ella Thompson, on 21 Dec 1919 in Aroma Park, IllinoisG, with Albert Akley Belyea officiating.^7,8
     Almarie and Francis appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Concord Twp., Iroquois Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.²³
     Almarie and Francis were divorced, or perhaps their marriage was annulled, by 1924 as she remarried in June of that year, using her maiden name. No record of either has been found.⁹
     She was an organist at the Princess Theater in UrbanaG at the time of her second marriage.²⁴

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     Almarie married second Walter Adam Schuck, son of George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel, on 7 Jun 1924 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, at the parsonage of the First Christian Church, with Rev. E. A. Watkins officiating.^10,11,12
     Almarie and Walter were living at 405 E. California Ave., UrbanaG, in 1927.²⁵ They then moved in with his parents, at 306 S. Vine, in Urbana, where they are listed in the 1928 city directory.²⁶
     She was listed as a musician at the Princess Theatre in the 1928 UrbanaG city directory.²⁶ She was an organist and blues singer, performing in night clubs and on the radio.²⁷ She adopted the name Billie as her stage name.^28,29
     According to family oral history Walter and Almarie where engaged in custody litigation in connection with divorce proceedings when their daughter was about two years old, with him seeking custody and her not wanting it. No record has been found of a divorce filing at that time. It seems likely this actually happened some years later.³⁰
     Almarie appears to be listed with her husband, Walter Adam Schuck, and their daughter Frances on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois G, at 304½ E. Illinois, enumerated 9 Apr 1930. However the record is in some doubt because both his wife and child are recorded as Ruth, a name neither of them ever used, but neither of them has been found elsewhere in the 1930 census.³¹
     Walter did file for divorce from Almarie on 11 May 1934 in Marion Co., IndianaG, Circuit Court. No record of the disposition of the suit has been found, but she remarried in September of that year and he did in 1938. According to family oral history she later found the divorce was not final when she remarried and she and her third husband were married again after the divorce became final. However no record of them marrying again has been found.^13,14

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     Almarie married third Raymond Carrolton Miesel, son of Albert L. Miesel and Emma F. Ogden, on 29 Sep 1934 in Marion Co., IndianaG.^15,16,17
     Almarie and Raymond appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Mickleyville, Marion Co., Indiana G, enumerated 16 May 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $12 per month, and that they had lived in Indianapolis in 1935.³²
     Almarie and Raymond appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at 97 Buchanan St. G, enumerated 30 Mar 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.³³
     Almarie died on 1 Oct 1987, at home, Indianapolis, IndianaG, at age 84.^18,19,20 She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., IndianaG.²¹

Ada Margaret Schuck was born on 12 May 1903 in Peoria, IllinoisG.^4,5,6 She was baptized on 19 Jul 1903 in First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Peoria, IllinoisG, with Rev. G. C. Gasser officating.¹
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel.¹³
     She moved to UrbanaG with her parents between 1910 and 1912. She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     She was a sales lady in a department store at age 16.¹⁵
     Ada married Harold Alban Ryden, son of Charles A. Ryden and Mathilda, on 12 Apr 1925 Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, with Rev. E. A. Watkins, pastor of the First Chritian Church officating, at his residence, 404 West Main St. G.^7,8,9
     Ada and Harold appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 303½ E. Green G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month and owned a radio. Their son William was listed as living with them. They were living around the corner from her parents, who were living on South Vine.¹⁶
     Ada and Harold appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 204 Urbana Ave. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $30 per month, and had lived in the same town in 1935. Their children William and Robert were listed as living with them.¹⁷
     Ada and Harold appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 204 So Urbana G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Her husband died on 13 Jun 1975 in Champaign, IllinoisG.^19,20
     Ada died on 25 Jan 1986 in Urbana, IllinoisG, at age 82.^10,11 She was buried on 27 Jan 1986 in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG.¹²

Harold Alban Ryden was born on 3 Jul 1900 in Hallock, Kittson Co., MinnesotaG. His baptismal record shows he was born in Fridhem, but the location of that community has been lost. Later records show his birthplace as Hallock, which was apparently the nearest sizable town.^4,5,6 He was baptized on 22 Jul 1900 in Grace Lutheran Church, Hallock, MinnesotaG.¹³ He was baptized as Alban Harold but seems to have been called Harold Alban from a young age.^13,14 As an adult he was also known as Steve.¹⁵
     He appeared on the 1905 State Census of Thompson Twp., Kittson Co., MinnesotaG, in the household of his parents, Charles A. Ryden and Mathilda.¹⁶ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Thompson Twp., Kittson Co., Minnesota, G in the household of his parents.¹⁷
     Harold registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at Hallock, Kittson Co., MinnesotaG, reporting he was employed as as a farm laborer, working for his father.¹ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Thompson Twp., Kittson Co., Minnesota, G in the household of his parents.¹⁸
     He was a farm laborer Minnesota.¹⁹ Harold went to Canada to work, crossing the border 22 Apr 1921 about 25 miles from his home, at Emerson, Manitoba. G.²⁰ He said he was carrying $25, and was going to work on the farm of J. M. Lohr, about 90 miles further north, in Sperling. G Mr. Lohr had farmed 7,500 acres in Minnesota, but disposed of it in 1919 to move his operations to Manitoba where he purchased 7,200 acres near Gunton, and rented 3,200 acres near Sperling.^21,20
      Lohr died in Feb 1924. Whether Harold stayed in Canada until then is not known, but he had moved to Illinois by 1925.²²
     Harold married Ada Margaret Schuck, daughter of George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel, on 12 Apr 1925 Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, with Rev. E. A. Watkins, pastor of the First Chritian Church officating, at his residence, 404 West Main St. G.^7,8,9
     Harold and Ada appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 303½ E. Green G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month and owned a radio. Their son William was listed as living with them. They were living around the corner from her parents, who were living on South Vine.²³
     By 1930 he was an electrician, working for the University of Illinois. In 1940 he reported he had worked 40 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $2,160.^24,25
     Harold and Ada appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 204 Urbana Ave. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $30 per month, and had lived in the same town in 1935. Their children William and Robert were listed as living with them.²⁶
     Harold registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 204 S. Urbana, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by University of Illinois physical plant department.²⁷ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week as an electrician at a state university. He retired in 1965, after working for the University for 45 years.^28,29
     Harold and Ada appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 204 So Urbana G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Harold died on 13 Jun 1975 in Champaign, IllinoisG, at age 74.^10,11 He was buried on 13 Jun 1975 in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG.¹²

Lucile Nellie Schuck was born on 5 Dec 1906 in Peoria, IllinoisG.^4,5,6 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel.¹⁰
     She moved to UrbanaG with her parents between 1910 and 1912. She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹¹ She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹²
     Lucile married Harold Zachary Holmes, son of Charles Clyde Holmes and Sylvia Belle Brownfield, on 10 Jul 1937 in Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Lawrence P. Green officiating.^7,8
     Lucile and Harold appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 312 Western G, enumerated 18 May 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $45 per month. It was apparently a multi-family building, as 11 other households were listed at that address. They reported she had lived in the same city in 1935, but he had lived in Chicago.¹³
     She was a bookkeeper for a building and loan association. In 1940 she reported she had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,900.^14,15,16
     Lucile and Harold moved to 503 E. Washington St.G by 1947.¹⁷ They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 505 E Washington G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before.¹⁸
     Lucile died on 23 May 1988 at age 81.⁹

Harold Zachary Holmes was born on 27 May 1905 in Urbana, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Charles Clyde Holmes and Sylvia Belle Brownfield.¹⁰ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹¹ He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹²
     Harold married Lucile Nellie Schuck, daughter of George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel, on 10 Jul 1937 in Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Lawrence P. Green officiating.^7,8
     Harold and Lucile appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 312 Western G, enumerated 18 May 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $45 per month. It was apparently a multi-family building, as 11 other households were listed at that address. They reported she had lived in the same city in 1935, but he had lived in Chicago.¹³
     He was a newspaper editor in 1930. He was a reporter for the News-Gazette by 1932. In 1940 he reported he had worked as and editor 40 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $2,700.^14,15,16,17 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at 2 Tuscan Ct., Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by The News Gazette, in Champaign, Illinois.³ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 48 hours the prior week and 52 weeks in 1949, earning $6,300 in wages or salary.¹⁸ He was promoted from city editor to associate editor of the News-Gazette effective on 19 Jan 1953.¹⁹
     After World War II, the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin was re-stationed on the east coast. During 1947 she was a training ship, taking naval reservists on two-week cruises which included stops at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and the Panama Canal Zone. On 28 Apr 1947 Harold departed on what was apparently one of those trips, with a group including 15 other men from various cities in the eastern U.S. ranging in age from 30 to 73. It appears this was a press group, as two of them listed publishing businesses as their U.S. address. On their return they departed Cristobal, Canal ZoneG, on 5 May 1947 and arrived in New York 10 May.^20,21
     Harold and Lucile moved to 503 E. Washington St.G by 1947.²¹ They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 505 E Washington G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before.²²
     His wife died on 23 May 1988.²³
     Harold died on 2 Feb 1993 at age 87.⁹

LaVerna Elizabeth Schuck was born on 13 Apr 1909 in Peoria, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel.¹³
     She moved to UrbanaG with her parents between 1910 and 1912. She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     She was a domestic before her marriage.¹
     LaVerna married Charles Thomas Daugherty, son of Charles F. Daugherty and Wilhelmina Rogalski, on 5 Nov 1928 in Covington, Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Asa Osborn, justice of the peace, officating.^7,8,9
     LaVerna and Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Champaign Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois G, enumerated 18 Apr 1930. Their daughter Joanne was listed as living with them. They are listed in the same dwelling as his parents. The enumerator initially recorded them as a single household, then changed the entry to reflect separate households in the same building. According to the instructions, this was to mean "they occupy separate portions of the dwelling house and their housekeeping is entirely separate."¹⁵
     LaVerna and Charles appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 1610 W. Church St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month, and had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter Joanne was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     LaVerna and Charles were seperated by 1950, or perhaps even divorced as he reported in the 1950 census, while she reported she was still married.^17,18 LaVerna appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 61 East Healey G, enumerated 7 Apr 1950, listed as a lodger in the home of Otis C. Carson, a locomotive engineer, and his wife. Her occupation was shown as housekeeper at a private home, presumably that one. Her daughter Joanne was listed as living with her.¹⁹ Charles was listed as living in the Mark Twain Hotel in Chicago.²⁰
     LaVerna and Charles evidently reconciled, as the later were living together. They were living at 105 E. Healey, in Champaign,G by 1958.²¹
     Her husband died on 16 Mar 1979.^22,23,24
     LaVerna died on 8 Oct 2007, at her home, Mahomet, IllinoisG, at age 98.^10,11 She was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG.¹²

Charles Thomas Daugherty was born on 16 Dec 1907 in Racine, WisconsinG.^4,5,6
     He moved to IllinoisG with his parents between 1908 and 1910. He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Charles F. Daugherty and Wilhelmina Rogalski.¹⁴ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Champaign Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     Charles married LaVerna Elizabeth Schuck, daughter of George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel, on 5 Nov 1928 in Covington, Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Asa Osborn, justice of the peace, officating.^7,8,9
     Charles and LaVerna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Champaign Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois G, enumerated 18 Apr 1930. Their daughter Joanne was listed as living with them. They are listed in the same dwelling as his parents. The enumerator initially recorded them as a single household, then changed the entry to reflect separate households in the same building. According to the instructions, this was to mean "they occupy separate portions of the dwelling house and their housekeeping is entirely separate."¹⁶
     Charles and LaVerna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 1610 W. Church St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month, and had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter Joanne was listed as living with them.¹⁷
     He was a linotypest when he married, and two years later was described as a printer, working in his father's print shop. In 1940, still working in a print shop, he reported he had worked 48 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,650.^18,19,17
     Charles registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at 1610 W. Church St., Champaign, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was a partner with his father in the Daugherty Printing Company in Champaign.³
     Charles was drafted into the U.S. Army on 17 Sep 1942. He was discharged 4 Mar 1943.^20,21,22
     Charles and LaVerna were seperated by 1950, or perhaps even divorced as he reported in the 1950 census, while she reported she was still married.^23,24 LaVerna was listed in the 1950 census as a lodger and housekeeper in a private home in Champaign, with their daughter Joanne also listed there.²⁵ Charles appeared in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as a resident of the Mark Twain Hotel, 111 W. Division St. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1950.²⁶
     He was a checker at a trucking company in ChicagoG, reporting in the 1950 census he had not worked the prior week and was not looking for work. He also reported working 52 weeks in 1949, earning $4,235 in wages or salary.²⁷
     Charles and LaVerna evidently reconciled, as the later were living together. They were living at 105 E. Healey, in Champaign,G by 1958.²⁸
     He continued to work in Chicago, working as a linotype operator at Ace Type Setting Co. by 1958.²⁸
     Charles died on 16 Mar 1979 at age 71.^10,11,12 He was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG.¹³

Evelyn Caroline Schuck was born on 27 Aug 1912 in Urbana, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel.¹¹ She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹²
     Evelyn married Lowell Gusham Stanner, son of Rolla Otis Stanner and Maude L. Hamm, on 26 Feb 1933 in Covington, Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Rev. A. L. Brandenburg officiating.^7,8,9
     Evelyn and Lowell appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 407 S. Johnson G, enumerated 6 May 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,500, and had lived in Champaign in 1935. Their children James and John were listed as living with them, as was Alberta Grane, a 23-year-old maid.¹³
     She was a typist before she married. By 1935 she was a clerk at the University of Illinois library. In 1940 she was a stenographer there, and reported she had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,260.^14,15,13
     Evelyn and Lowell appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 407 S Johnson G, enumerated 13 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their children James, John, and Judy were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     She was the office secretary at Twin City Printing by 1958.¹⁷ The following year she was an administrative assistant at Garrard Press.¹⁷
     Evelyn died on 23 Apr 1991 at age 78.¹⁰

Lowell Gusham Stanner was born on 28 Mar 1910 in Champaign, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Rolla Otis Stanner and Maude L. Hamm.¹¹ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Champaign Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.¹² He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Champaign Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.
     Lowell married Evelyn Caroline Schuck, daughter of George W. Schuck and Katie Elizabeth Oetzel, on 26 Feb 1933 in Covington, Fountain Co., IndianaG, with Rev. A. L. Brandenburg officiating.^7,8,9
     He was a clerk at an ice house in 1930. By 1931 he was working at the seed house owned by his uncle, Guy W. Stanner, at 126 Market St., ChampaignG, where he continued to work until at least 1960.^13,14,15,16
     Lowell and Evelyn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 407 S. Johnson G, enumerated 6 May 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,500, and had lived in Champaign in 1935. Their children James and John were listed as living with them, as was Alberta Grane, a 23-year-old maid.¹⁷
     By 1940 he was as salesman for the seed house. That year he reported he had worked 60 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $960.¹⁷ He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at 407 S. Johnson, Urbana, Champaign Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by Stanner Seed House in Champaign.³
     He was manager at the seed house by 1950, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 48 hours the prior week.¹⁸
     Lowell and Evelyn appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at 407 S Johnson G, enumerated 13 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their children James, John, and Judy were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     His uncle died in 1954, and the business was then operated by William Z. Black, Jr., but Lowell continued to work there as a salesman. It was now known as Stanner Seed House, and was located at 502 HickoryG.^20,21
     His wife died on 23 Apr 1991.²²
     Lowell died in Aug 1992 at age 82.¹⁰