Elmer George Schoembs

b. 22 September 1892, d. November 1978
  • Elmer George Schoembs was born on 22 September 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 34 B Street. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs and Miles Frank Schoembs.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
  • He was attending school and working as a driver of foundry supplies, according the 1910 census.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 321 Wyoming Aveneu. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
  • He was employed as an assembler, according to the 1915 census.
  • Elmer George Schoembs registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Erie County, New York, while single and living at 321 Wyoming Avenue in Buffalo, employed there as a machinist by Automatic Transportation Company at 2933 Main Street.
  • He enlisted in the US Navy on 17 October 1917 at the Navy Recruiting Station in Buffalo as a Machinists Mate 2nd Class, and served aboard the USS Canandaigua from 2 March to 11 November 1918.
  • Jacob Schömbs and Elizabeth Rosina Blank appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, New York, at 321 Wyoming Avenue. Other members of the household included Elmer George Schoembs, Clara Mary Schoembs, George John Schoembs, Miles Frank Schoembs, Albert Jacob Schoembs, Anna Margaret Schoembs and Ralph James Schoembs.
  • He was an unemployed machinist, according to the 1920 census.
  • He married Elsie Pundt circa 1925.
  • The following appeared on 27 May 1940 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] George Schoembs, May 26, 1940, husband of Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, father of Mrs. William Albach, Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Elmer, George, Jr., Miles, Albert and Ralph Schoembs. Funeral from the family residence, 321 Wyoming Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
  • The following appeared on 15 September 1943 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] George J. Schoembs, suddenly, September 4, 1943, son of Elizabeth (Blank) and the late George Schoembs; brother of Elmer G., Mrs. William C. Albach, Miles F., Albert J., Mrs. Irving Ryerse and Ralph J. Schoembs. Funeral from the family residence 254 Cambridge Avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was a member of Northern Star Lodge, No. 458, I. O. O. F., and Bison City Lodge, No. 922, Brother of Ry. Clerks.
  • The following appeared on 20 July 1953 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Elizabeth Blank Schoembs, suddenly July 18, 1953, of 250 Hazelwood Ave., wife of the late George Schoembs; mother of Elmer G., Mrs. William C. Albach, Miles F., Albert J., Mrs. Irving Ryerse, Ralph J. and the late George J. Schoembs Jr; sister of Mrs. John O'Lear and the late Mrs. Anna Spies. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service from Carlton A. Ullrich Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave., Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited.
  • The following appeared on 2 August 1953 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Elsie Pundt Schoembs, July 31, 1953, of 250 Hazelwood Ave., beloved wife of Elmer G. Schoembs; mother of Norma R. Schoembs; sister of Mrs. G. Walser, Mrs. C. Boldt, Edward C. and Arthur Pundt. Funeral service from Carlton A. Ullrich Funeral Home, 3272 Bailey Ave., Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited. Mrs. Schoembs was a member of Grace Delavan E & R Church and Tyrian Chapter No. 610 O. E. S. under whose auspices a memorial service3 will be conducted Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.
  • The following appeared on 8 December 1970 in the Buffalo Courier-Express: [Died] Miles F. Schoembs, of Irving St., Alden, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1970. Husband of Irene (nee Jacques); father of Mrs. Ona Becker; brother of Elmer, Mrs. William Albach, Mrs. Irving Ryersee, Ralph and the late Albert and George Schoembs; surviving are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral from the Charles Meyer Funeral Home, 13228 Broadway, Alden, N.Y. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Mr. Schoembs was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Oddfellows Lodge No. 259, Buffalo and Springville Lodge No. 351 F.&A.M.
  • Elmer George Schoembs died in November 1978 at age 86.
  • Last Edited: 27 Dec 2013

Family: Elsie Pundt d. 31 July 1953