Joseph Edward Drollinger

Male 1897 - 1947  (49 years)


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  • Name Joseph Edward Drollinger 
    Nickname Joe 
    Birth 7 Apr 1897  Derby, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 10 Mar 1947  Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis County, MO Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Missouri State Board Of Health
      Certificate of Death
      File No.: 7372
      Joseph E. Drollinger
      Date of Birth: 7 Apr 1897
      Birthplace: Derby, Kansas
      Date of Death: 10 Mar 1947
      Age: 84 Years 0 Months 13 Days
      Place of Death: Veterans Administration Hospital; Jefferson Barracks,St. Louis County, Missouri
      Cause of Death: Carcinoma, Bronchogenic, with Extension Toepleura and Mediastinum (autopsy performed)
      Informant/address: Registrar/Veterans Administration Hospital
      Father: Charles Drollinger
      Mother: Gertrude R. Downey
      Wife: Ada Drollinger
      Marital status: Married
      Occupation: Machinist
      Burial: Wichita, Kansas
      Veteran: WWI
      Usual Residence: 4901 E. Kellogg Street, Wichita, Kansas

    • Bronchoscopy with biopsy 2-1-47, exploratory thorecotmy 2-15-47

      U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
      Name: Joseph Edward Drollinger
      Record Type: Military Service
      Birth Date: 7 Apr 1897
      Military Date: 8 Dec 1918
      Residence Place: Wichita, Kansas
      Death Date: 10 Mar 1947
    Burial Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Burial: Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
      Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
    Person ID I3162  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 2 Jul 2021 

    Father Charles Tomkins Drollinger,   b. 23 Oct 1873, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Oct 1931, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Gertrude Rose Downey,   b. 17 Jan 1874, Erie, Erie, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Dec 1950, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Family ID F966  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ada Margaret Swan,   b. 14 Apr 1903, Kewanee, Henry, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Mar 2001, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years) 
    Marriage 8 Jan 1924  Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • See obit for marriage data.
    Children 
     1. PVT Charles Joseph "Chuck" "Charlie" Drollinger,   b. 21 Feb 1925, Minneha, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Apr 2003, Maize, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     2. Bessie Cecelia "Betty" Drollinger,   b. 19 Jan 1926, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 2001, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     3. PFC Donald Orville "Don" Drollinger,   b. 12 Jan 1928, Kewanee, Henry, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Apr 2005, Andover, Butler, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     4. George Thomas Drollinger,   b. 11 Aug 1930, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 2018, Republic, Greene, MO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years)
     5. Wanda Lee Drollinger,   b. 2 Sep 1932, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Nov 2001, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     6. Edward Eugene Drollinger
    +7. William Joe "Billy" Drollinger, Sr.,   b. 26 Jul 1936, Eureka, Greenwood, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1996, Cassville, Barry, MO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
     8. Clyde Tomkins Drollinger,   b. 24 Jun 1938, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Feb 2012, Douglas, KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
     9. Beverly June Drollinger
     10. Mickey Lue Drollinger
    +11. Eileen Ruth Drollinger
     12. Nadine Marie Drollinger
    Family ID F3284  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2020 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Apr 1897 - Derby, Sedgwick, KS Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 8 Jan 1924 - Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Mar 1947 - Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis County, MO Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Wichita, Sedgwick, KS Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents


    Headstones

    Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
    Wichita, Sedgwick, KS

  • Notes 
    • World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: Joseph Edward Drollinger
      County: Sedgwick
      State: Kansas
      Birthplace: Kansas; United States of America
      Birth Date: 7 Apr 1897
      FHL Roll Number: 1643844
      Draft Board: 0
      Name in full: Joseph Edward Drollinger
      Date of Birth: April 7 1897
      Home address: R.R.4 Wichita, Kan.
      Where were you born? Derby, Kan. U.S.
      Father's birthplace: LaPorte Co. Ind. U.S.
      Name of employer: Self
      Place of employment: R.R.4 Wichita, Kan.
      Name of nearest relative: Chas. Drollinger
      Address of nearest relative: R.R.4 Wichita, Kan.
      WWI Draft Card grey eyes, father born LaPorte IN
      veteran WWI, machinist, resided 4901 Kellog St, Wichita, KS

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Joseph E Drollinger
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 43
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Kansas
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Union Center, Elk, Kansas
      Street: Country Road
      Farm: Yes
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Sedgwick, Kansas
      Residence in 1935: Rural, Sedgwick, Kansas
      Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
      Sheet Number: 2A
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 24
      Occupation: Farmer
      House Owned or Rented: Rented
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 8
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
      Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
      Class of Worker: Working on own account
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
      Income: 0
      Income Other Sources: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Joseph E Drollinger 43
      Ada M Drollinger 38
      Charles J Drollinger 15
      Bissie C Drollinger 14
      Donald A Drollinger 12
      George I Drollinger 9
      Wanda L Drollinger 7
      Edward U Drollinger 5
      Billie J Drollinger 4
      Clyde C Drollinger 2
      Aline K Drollinger 1

      1925 Kansas State Census Collection
      Name: Joseph E Drollinger
      Census Date: 1925
      Residence County: Sedgwick
      Residence State: Kansas
      Locality: Minneha
      Birth Location: Kansas
      Marital Status: Married
      Gender: Male
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
      Race: White
      Relation: Head
      Line: 11
      Roll: KS1925_142
      Spouse's Name: Ada M Drollinger

      1920 United States Federal Census
      Name: Joseph Drollinger [Joseph Doollinger]
      Age: 22
      Birth Year: abt 1898
      Birthplace: Kansas
      Home in 1920: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's Name: Chas Drollinger
      Father's Birthplace: Indiana
      Mother's name: Gertrude Drollinger
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Able to read: Yes
      Able to Write: Yes

      1900 United States Federal Census
      Name: Joseph E Drollinger [Joseph E Brallinger]
      Age: 3
      Birth Date: Apr 1897
      Birthplace: Kansas
      Home in 1900: Wichita Ward 6, Sedgwick, Kansas
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's Name: Charles Drollinger
      Father's Birthplace: Indiana
      Mother's Name: Gertrude Drollinger
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania