Alexander Frederick Kelberer

b. 9 April 1891, d. December 1975
  • Alexander Frederick Kelberer was born on 9 April 1891 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
  • Jacob Ruopp Kelberer and Clara Augusta Hannel appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 828 West Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included Alexander Frederick Kelberer, William David Kelberer and Clarence George Kelberer.
  • Jacob Ruopp Kelberer and Clara Augusta Hannel appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 828 Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included Alexander Frederick Kelberer, William David Kelberer, Clarence George Kelberer and Howard Charles Kelberer.
  • He was a bookkeeper with the Carborundum Company, according to the 1910 census.
  • He married Ruth Plumsteel, daughter of John Frederick Plumsteel and Emma Caroline Hasley, circa 1917.
  • Alexander Frederick Kelberer registered for the draft on 14 September 1918 in Niagara Falls, New York, while living at 828 Pierce Avenue, and employed as a clerk by the Carborundum Company, having served for ten months as a private in the New York State National Guard.
  • He served during World War I with Company 10 at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Georgia.
  • Alexander Frederick Kelberer and Ruth Plumsteel appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 830 Pierce Avenue.
  • He was a clerk in a manufacturing business, according to the 1920 census.
  • He was employed by Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, NCNY History page 470.
  • The following appeared on 4 November 1929 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: A large number of friends attended the funeral yesterday of Mrs. Matilda Crossett, 79 years old, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melchior Zeifang, 1608 Eighth street, Thursday. The services were conducted at her daughter's home at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Rev. Herman Brezing. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ont.
    The pallbearers were Otto Mehring, O. J. Jacoby, Alex. Kelberer, Clyde Schwartz, Elmer Schoelles and Harvey Kahle.
  • Alexander Frederick Kelberer and Ruth Plumsteel appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 830 Pierce Avenue.
  • He was advertising manager at the Carborundum Company, according to the 1930 census.
  • The following appeared on 15 September 1930 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The Funeral of Mrs. Louise Kilberer, who died Wednesday night at her home at 416 Pine avenue, was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of her dughter, Mrs. William J. Heary, 424 Tenth street. The Rev. Dr. Philip W. Mosher, pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal church, officiated.
         The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the decedent. Floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The body was placed in the mausoleum at Oakwood cemetery.
         The pallbearers were Arnold Young, Samuel Barton, John Deshinsky, James O'Hare, Wesley McCredle and Alexander Kilberer.
  • The following appeared on 30 January 1942 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Two native residents of Niagara Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob R. Kilberer, will observe informally Sunday the fifty-fourth anniversary of their wedding by being at home to their friends at their residence, 828 Pierce avenue, after 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Early Sunday afternoon they will be entertained at dinner by their son, Alexander F. Kilberer, and Mrs. Kelberer.
         Another honored guest at the observance Sunday will be Miss Theresa Galser, who celebrated her seventy-fifth birthday on Jan. 17 and who is the only one of the four wedding attendants at the Kelberers' marriage who is living.
         Mr. Kelberer, now 79 years old, was born in the same block in which he now resides. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kilberer and his father was killed during the Civil war without ever having seen the new-born son. He was, tbefore his retirement some years ago, in the general contracting business. Still in active health, he is an ardent member of the Exempt Firemen's association and still continues his membership in the Carpenters' union.
         Mrs. Kelberer, now 73 years old, is the former Miss Clara Augusta Hannel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hannel, who was a clerk of the old Mansion House at Suspension Bridge. She, too, was born not far from her present residence.
         The couple were united in marriage in the early evening of Feb. 1, 1888, at the old German United Zion church, by the Rev. Mr. Hoffman. The church stood on the present site of the Sacred Heart parochial school in South avenue.
         Mr. Kelberer has one sister living. She is Mrs. Rose Colpoys, of this city. Mrs. Kelberer has seven brothers and sisters living. They are Mrs. Emma Sparmon; Charles Hannel and Albert Hannel, all of Florida; Mrs. Rose Leighton, Mrs. Josephine Slack and George Hannel, all of this city.
         The Kelberers have three living sons. They are Alexander F. Kelberer, supervisor of the Eighth ward; Clarence and Howard Kelberer, both members of the city fire department. William, the eldest son, was killed overseas in the first World War. There are seven grandchildren.
  • The following appeared on 25 May 1953 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In this city, Saturday, May 23, 1953, Jacob R. Kelberer. Beloved husband of Clara A. Kelberer, city; father of Alex A. Kelberer, Clarence G. Kelberer and Howard C. Kelberer, city. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral from the residence, 828 Pierce4 avenue, Tuesday, May 26, 1953, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
  • The following appeared on 17 November 1958 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Services for Mrs. Clara A. Kelberer, 89, of 828 Pierce Ave., will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Cobler's Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer, D.D., will officiate. Interment wil be in Oakwood Cemetery.
         Mrs. Kelberer died Saturday (Nov. 15, 1958) in Memorial Hospital, where she had been confined for the last two weeks after breaking her hip.
         She was the daughter of the later Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hannel. Her husband, Jacob R. Kelberer, died May 23, 1953. He was a contract and city employe.
         Mrs. Kilberer was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and a member of the Gold Star Mothers.
         Surviving are three sons, Alex F. Kelberer, Niagara County deputy commissioner of jurors, and Clarence and Howard Kelberer, both city firemen; two brothers, Charles and George Hannel; a sister, Mrs. Emma Sparnon, Ransomville; seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
  • The SSDI lists Wilson, Niagara County, New York, as the last residence of record of Alexander Frederick Kelberer.
  • Alexander Frederick Kelberer died in December 1975 at age 84.
  • Last Edited: 12 Mar 2014

Family: Ruth Plumsteel b. August 1898