Schiller Family


by Arland Stemme 

John Schiller (b. 12-3-1833 & d. 3-21-1893) and Henrietta Bunte Schiller (wife b. 7-9-1841 & d. 1-20-1918)
had eight children:

  • Henry - born 1865; died 1888                                                     
  • Ernst - born 03 Mar 1861; died 11 Mar 1872           
  • Charles - born 1874; died 21 Aug 1936 (married Louise Kesslering)          
  • Fred - born 30 Nov 1860; died 1 Oct 1956 (married Mary Kesslering, one daughter Ruth)                           
  • August - born 1869; died 1941 (married Katherine Kesslering)        
  • Joseph - born 28 Apr 1875; died 10 Jan 1962 (married Sarah Coulter)                   
  • Anna - born 1885; died 1982 (married John Steffen-died 1912)       

Henry Schiller’s Blacksmith Shop at Old Olive Street Road across from Rombachs, on the south side of the road. Henry Schiller is in the building at the anvil.  Photo courtesy of Ruth Schiller, circa 1888.

Information  Source
Ruth Schiller was interviewed by Arland Stemme on 29 June 1993.