George Paulmann (b. April 03, 1843, d. July 20, 1928)
George Paulmann was born April 03, 1843 in Markoldendorf, Havover, Germany, and died July 20, 1928 in San Jose, CA. He married Dora Metchie on March 07, 1868 in Wisconsin22.
More About George Paulmann: Burial: July 23, 1928, Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA. Residence 1: 1909, San Jose, CA.22 Residence 2: 1873, Boelus, NE.22
More About George Paulmann and Dora Metchie: Marriage: March 07, 1868, Wisconsin.22
Marriage Notes for George Paulmann and Dora Metchie: From article in German newspaper, San Jose, CA 1928:
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
On March 7th 1928, we were pleased to attend the charming reunion Ceremony commemorating the 60th Wedding Anniversary of the dear Paulmann couple.
The event was given by the lay sisters of the local Woman's guild in San Jose and held in the ballroom basement near the Church. The sumptuous table-setting featured an elaborate wedding cake, decorated with a colourful bouquet of frosting paste flowers with 60 candles, and made to resemble a wedding Reception and the overall effect delighted everyone who attended.
Even more delightful than the room was to be able to see the honoured couple, now quite advanced in years, sitting at the head of the main table at their rightful place of Honour, and it was quite a treat to be able to meet and speak to them in person.
This reporter allowed a poem written by him to be read commemorating their long life in order to open the festivities as served as a kind of welcoming speech. Mr Paulmann dutifully acknowledged the honour given him by standing up from his place at the table, and thanking God for the many rich years of happiness he has granted the two of them, and mentioned (with great love and respect) the wonderful support he has received from his wife during all that time.
Among those seated at the table near the Honorees were the eldest and youngest of their daughters. On the following Sunday, two of their sons were able to throw a dinner party for the Paulmanns.
George Paulmann and his wife "Madge" were married 60 years to the day, on March 7th, 1868 near Madison, Wisconsin, after both had recovered their health (for some time before the two of them had enjoyed only middling health, so the two had even more reason to celebrate at their wedding reception that year.
Their good health lasted, for God blessed them with 12 children, (of which 9 are still living today) and no less than 42 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. In 1873 the Paulmann's moved to a neighbourhood near St. Paul, Nebraska where they were able to afford a large farm house. Over the next several years, the Lord blessed their endeavours, and allowed them to grow financially secure.
It was exactly 60 years ago that George Paulmann became a member of the German Methodist Church there, where he soon became a lay-reader for the parish, reciting passages from the periodical The Christian Apologist.
Two years later, in 1875, George began to sermonize a little on his own, and was able to gradually improve upon his delivery technique--so much so that between 1881 and 1884, he was speaking in over 11 different parishes, and was eventually installed as a lay-assistant to the ministers Rev. Wilhelm Fricte and Rev. Leopold Heffel.
During this hectic time, his wife stood at his side and assisted him in meeting his obligations with the church, even travelling with him out of the country whenever necessary. In this way the two of them worked together in spreading the Gospel abroad; however what they really enjoyed was the work they did in their own local parish towards establishing God's Kingdom on earth.
Since 1909, the couple has been living in San Jose California, where they have been active for many years leaving their own spiritual impression on a somewhat less than religious (sometimes downright hostile) environment. But they grew to love their local Congregation "in the house of the Lord", and praised God by setting a holy and righteous example for others to see, and in time were able to expand the good work of our God to the outer reaches of the city, and God willing, they still are able to contribute and receive further blessings in the future.
And now, to honour the Paulmann's, a small fitting extract from the Psalms (92:12-14)
"The Righteous shall flourish like the Palm Tree: Yea, they shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon. They are planted in the House of [The LORD]; and they flourish in the Courts of our God. In old age, they still produce fruit: They shall always remain Green, and Full of Vigour [lit. "sap") ."
George Paulmann (b. April 03, 1843, d. July 20, 1928)
Marriage Notes for George Paulmann and Dora Metchie: