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Teresa Nigon & Lee Loundagin

August 22, 2025 By Catherine Sevenau 2 Comments

FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY

Teresa Anna Nigon
12th of 13 children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen
Born: May 17, 1894, Pepin Township, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Baptized: May 20, 1894, St. Felix Parish in Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Oct 23, 1990 (age 96), Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Buried: Hillside Cemetery (aka Mt. Olivet) in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Occupation: Retail furniture store owner
Married: Jun 20, 1929, Lee Richard Loundagin, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana
One child: Rita Marie Loundagin

Lee Richard Loundagin
1st of 5 children of William Jennings Loundagin & Edna E. Baxter
Born: May 18, 1889, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., Washington
Died: Aug 17, 1943 (age 54), Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana; cerebral hemorrhage
Buried: Dayton City Cemetery in Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington
Occupation: Farmer, merchant, retail furniture store owner
Married: Jun 20, 1929, Teresa Anna Nigon, Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
One child: Rita Marie Loundagin

1. Rita Marie Loundagin
Only child of Teresa Anna Nigon & Lee Richard Loundagin
Born: Sep 9, 1930, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana
Died: Jan 16, 2016 (age 85), Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana; congestive heart failure
Buried: Hillside Cemetery in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Occupation: Bank Employee
Married: Aug 26, 1953, Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grasseschi, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana
Seven children: Teresa Ann Grassechi, Lee Thomas Grasseschi, Carla Marie Grasseschi, Michael Charles Grasseschi (twin), Patrick O. Grasseschi (twin), Robert Gerard Grasseschi, Robert Mario Grasseschi

Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grasseschi
Son of Tommaso/Thomas Grasseschi & Fabia Velia Michelotti
Born: Mar 11, 1928, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana
Died: Aug 24, 2018 (age 90), Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Buried: Hillside Cemetery in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Military: U.S. Army
Occupation: Restaurant business, bartender, hairdresser, barber
Married: Aug 26, 1953, Rita Marie Loundagin, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana
Seven children: Teresa Ann Grassechi, Lee Thomas Grasseschi, Carla Marie Grasseschi, Michael Charles Grasseschi (twin), Patrick O. Grasseschi (twin), Robert Gerard Grasseschi, Robert Mario Grasseschi

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Timeline and Records

Spellings and information in the census and other records
are retained as in the original documents.
(italicized clarifications or corrections are in parentheses)

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Thirteen children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen:


1. Barbara Nigon
1873–1937
2. Lena Nigon
1874–1915
3. Katharina/Catherine Nigon
1876–1876
4. Maria “Mary” Nigon
1878–1966
5. Nicholas “Nick” Nigon
1880–1968
6. Michael “Mike” Nigon
1882–1971
7. John “Jack” Nigon
1884–1969
8. Katherine Nigon
1885–1940
9. Anna Clara “Annie” Nigon
1887–1948
10. Francis “Frank” Nigon
1890–1953
11. Margaret Mary Nigon
1892–1992
12. Teresa Anna Nigon
1894–1990
13. Elizabeth Susanna “Jane” Nigon
1897–1930

Two children of William Jennings/Jackson Loundagin & Louise/Louisa Blampied:
1. Charles Frederick Loundagin
1878–1878
2. Harvey Allen Loundagin
1879–1915

Five children of William Jennings/Jackson Loundagin & Edna E. Baxter:
1. Lee Richard Loundagin
1889–1943
2. Jennie Ellen Loundagin
1891–1891
3. Alleta “Elta” Loundagin
1892–1912
4. Hazel Vivian Loundagin
1893–1946
5. Winston Jennings Loundagin
1910–1965

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Aug 7, 1872: Marriage of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen, parents of Teresa Anna (Nigon) Loundagin, at St. Gangolf Parish at St. Paul in Trier, Fitten, Saarland, Germany

Thirteen children: Barbara Nigon, Magdalena “Lena” Nigon, Catherine Nigon, Maria “Mary” Nigon, Nicholas “Nick” Nigon, Michael Nigon, John “Jack” Nigon, Katherine Nigon, Anna Clara “Annie” Nigon, Francis “Frank” Nigon, Margaret Nigon, Teresa Anna Nigon, Elizabeth Susanna “Jane” Nigon
Note: Four of the Nigon sisters never married

Sep 23, 1888: Marriage of William Jennings/Jackson Loundagin & Edna E. Baxter (his 2nd marriage), in Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington
Five children: Lee Richard Loundagin, Jennie Ellen Loundagin, Alleta “Elta” Loundagin, Hazel Vivian Loundagin, Winston Jennings Loundagin

Sep 23, 1888: Washington Marriage Record:
Name W J Loundagin
Marriage Date 23 Sep 1888
Marriage Place Walla Walla, Washington
Date Recorded 24 Sep 1888
Spouse Edna Baxter

May 18, 1889: Birth of Lee Richard Loundagin, 1st of 5 children of William Jennings/Jackson Loundagin & Edna E. Baxter, in Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., Washington

May 17, 1894: Birth of Teresa Anna Nigon, 12th of 13 children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen, in Pepin Township, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

May 20, 1894: Baptism of Teresa Anna Nigon at St. Felix Parish in Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:

Jun 10, 1895: U.S. State Census, Pepin Township, Wabasha Co., Minnesota (Nicholas & Barbara Nigon family; Teresa Nigon (age 1) is the listed at the bottom):

Jun 2, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Nigon
Age 50
Birth Date Nov 1849
Birthplace Germany
Home in 1900 Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1881
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Barbara Nigon
Marriage Year 1873
Years Married 27
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Years in US 19
Naturalization Naturalized
Occupation Farmer
Months Not Employed 0
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Own
Home Free or Mortgaged F
Farm or House F
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Nicholas Nigon Age 50, Head, born Nov 1849, married 27 years, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, farmer immigrated 1881, 19 years in U.S. 
Barbara Nigon Age 46, Wife, born Aug 1833, married 27 years, 12 children born, 12 children living, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, 19 years in U.S. (Barbara (Leinen) Nigon)
Lena Nigon Age 25, Daughter, born Sep 1874, dressmaker, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, 19 years in U.S.
Mary Nigon Age 22, Daughter, born Mar 1878, dressmaker, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, 19 years in U.S. (Maria “Mary” Nigon)
Nicholas Nigon Age 20, Son, born Mar 1880, farm laborer, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, 19 years in U.S. (Nicholas “Nick” Nigon, Jr.)
Mickle Nigon Age 18, Son, born Apr 1882, farm laborer, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Michael “Mike” Nigon)
John Nigon Age 16, Son, born Mar, 1884, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (John “Jack” Nigon)
Catharine Nigon Age 14, Daughter, born Nov 1885, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Katherine Nigon)
Anna Nigon Age 12, Daughter, born Dec 1887, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Anna Clara Nigon)
Frank Nigon Age 10, Son, born Jan 1890, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Francis “Frank” Nigon)
Mary Nigon Age 8, Daughter, born Mar 1892, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Margaret Mary Nigon)
Augusta Nigon Age 6, Son, born May 1894, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Daughter: Teresa Anna Nigon)
Lizzie Nigon Age 3, Daughter, born Apr 1897, at school, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Elizabeth Susanna “Jane” Nigon)

Note: The Nigon’s are living next door to their daughter Barbara (Nigon) Clemens and her husband Matt Clemens

Jun 7, 1905: Minnesota State Census, Cascade Township, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:

Name Nicholas Nigon
Age 55
Census Date 7 Jun 1905
County Olmsted
Locality Cascade
Birth Location Germany
Gender Male
Estimated Birth Year abt 1850
Race White
Father’s Birth Location Germany
Mother’s Birth Location Germany
Line 1 (#121)
Roll MNSC_139
Note: Anna Theresa Nigon (Teresa Anna Nigon), age 11, born Minnesota, is listed 2nd from the bottom

Apr 27, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Nicholas Nigon (Nicholas “Nick” Nigon, Jr.)
Age in 1910 30
Birth Date 1880
Birthplace Germany
Home in 1910 Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1881
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Single
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Native Tongue English
Occupation Farmer
Industry General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other Employer
Home Owned or Rented Own
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Farm or House Farm
Naturalization Status Naturalized
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Enumerated Year 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Nicholas Nigon Age 30, Head, Single, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, farmer on general farm (Nicholas “Nick” Nigon, Jr.)
Lena Nigon Age 35, Sister, Single, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881, House Keeper on farm
John Nigon Age 26, Brother, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany, farmer on general farm
Anna Nigon Age 22, Sister, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Frank Nigon Age 20, Brother, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany, working on home farm
Margrett Nigon Age 17, Sister, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Theresa Nigon Age 15, Sister, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Elizabeth Nigon Age 13, Sister, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Note: Their parents died in 1906 and 1907, and eight of their the children remained together, living on and running the family farm

Siblings Teresa and Margaret Nigon: Confirmation photo:

1920: U.S. Federal Census (no record for Teresa Anna Nigon found)

1923: Nigon sisters on the Clemens family farm outside of Rochester:


Note: four of the eight living Nigon girls, Lena (not pictured, died in 1915), Katherine “Kate,” Margaret (in middle), and Anna “Anne” never married

Jun 20, 1929: Marriage of Lee Richard Loundagin & Teresa Anna Nigon, 12th of 13 children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen, in Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana
One child: Rita Marie Loundagin

Jun 20, 1929: Montana Marriages:
Name L.R. Loundagin (Lee Richard Loundagin)
Gender Male
Race White
Age 40
Birth Date abt 1889
Birth Place Wattsburg Washington
Marriage Date 20 Jun 1929
Marriage Place Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Father William Loundagin
Mother Edna Loundagin
Spouse Teresa Nigon
Certificate Number 14249

Name Teresa Nigon
Gender Female
Race White
Age 36
Birth Date abt 1893
Birth Place Rochester, Minnesota
Marriage Date 20 Jun 1929
Marriage Place Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Father Nick Nigon
Mother Barbara Nigon
Spouse L.R. Loundagin
Certificate Number 14249

Apr 22, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana:
Name Theresa Loundgin (Teresa (Nigon) Loundagin)
Birth Year abt 1895
Gender Female
Race White
Age in 1930 35
Birthplace Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Wife
Homemaker? Yes
Home in 1930 Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana
Dwelling Number 27
Age at First Marriage 35
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace Minnesota
Mother’s Birthplace Minnesota
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Lee Loundgin Age 42, Head, Married, Age at 1st Marriage 42, born Washington, father born Ireland, mother born Oregon (Lee Richard Loundagin)
Theresa Loundgin Age 35, Wife, Married, Age at 1st Marriage 32, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota, Farmer on General Farm (Teresa (Nigon) Loundagin)
Winston J Loundgin Age 19, Brother, Single, born Washington, father born Irish Free State, mother born Oregon, Timekeeper at Paper Mill (Winston Jennings Loundagin, brother of Lee Loundagin)

Sep 9, 1930: Birth of Rita Marie Loundagin, the only child of Teresa Anna Nigon & Lee Richard Loundagin, in Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana

Sep 9, 1930: Montana Birth Record:
Name Rita Marie Loundagin
Gender Female
Birth Date 9 Sep 1930
Birth Place Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana
Legitimacy Legitimate
Certificate Number 1783
Father Lee Richard Loundagin
Mother Teresa Loundagin

Apr 11/12, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana:
Name Teresa Loundagin
Respondent Yes
Age 45
Estimated Birth Year abt 1895
Gender Female
Race White
Birthplace Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Wife
Home in 1940 Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana
Inferred Residence in 1935 Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana
Residence in 1935 Fort Benton
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Lee R Loundagin Age 51, Head, Married, born Washington, owner of furniture store
Teresa Loundagin Age 45, Wife, Married, born Minnesota
Rita Loundagin Age 9, Daughter, Single, born Montana
Anna Nigon Age 51, Sister-in-law, Single, born Minnesota, teacher in grade school, income $2000 (Anna Clara Nigon)

Aug 17, 1943: Death of Lee Richard Loundagin (age 54), 1st of 5 children of William Jackson Loundagin & Edna E. Baxter and the husband of Teresa Anna Nigon, in Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana; cerebral hemorrhage

Aug 17, 1943: Certificate of Death:

Aug 1943: Burial of Lee Richard Loundagin at Dayton City Cemetery in Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington along with his parents and siblings; BLK K, LOT 27, SEC 09

Apr 25, 1950: U.S. Federal Census, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana:
Name Teresa A Loundagin
Age 55
Birth Date abt 1895
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Minnesota
Marital Status Widowed
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Fort Benton, Chouteau, Montana
Street Name Main Street Blocks on Right
Apartment Number h14
Occupation Proprietor
Industry Retail Furniture Store
Occupation Category Working
Hours Worked 60
Worker Class Own Business

Aug 26, 1953: Marriage of Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grassechi & Rita Marie Loundagin, the only child of Lee Richard Loundagin & Teresa Anna Nigon, in Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana
Seven children: Teresa Ann Grassechi, Lee Thomas Grasseschi, Carla Marie Grasseschi, Michael Charles Grasseschi (twin), Patrick O. Grasseschi (twin), Robert Gerard Grasseschi, Robert Mario Grasseschi

Charles “Charlie” Grasseschi, pictured in middle, bartender at Eddie’s Supper Club:

Rita Marie (Loundagin) Grasseschi:

Rita, Charlie, and three of their children:

1980s: Marie Clemens (Carl’s wife), Teresa (Nigon) Loundagin, Sister Ann Clemens, Margaret Nigon, Carl Clemens, Anna (Clemens) Walsh, Elizabeth Clemens (in Minnesota)

Oct 23, 1990: Death of Teresa Anna (Nigon) Loundagin (age 96), 12th of 13 children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen and wife of Lee Richard Loundagin, in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana

Oct 1990: Burial of Teresa Anna (Nigon) Loundagin at Hillside Cemetery (aka Mt. Olivet) in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana

January 16, 2016: Death of Rita Marie (Loundagin) Grasseschi (age 85), the only child of Teresa Anna Nigon & Lee Richard Loundagin and wife of Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grasseschi, in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana; congestive heart failure

Jan 16, 2016: Montana Death Index:
Name Rita Marie Grasseschi
[Rita Marie Loundagin]
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 85
Birth Date 9 Sep 1930
Birth Place Fort Benton, Montana
Death Date 16 Jan 2016
Death Place Conrad, Pondera, Montana
Father Lee Loundagin
Mother Teresa Nigon
Mother Maiden Name Nigon
Spouse Charles Grasseschi
Certificate Number 201637-000330

Jan 16, 2016: Montana Certificate of Death:

Jan 19, 2016: Great Falls Tribune, Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana:
Conrad — Rita Marie (Loundagin) Grasseschi was born in Fort Benton on September 9, 1930. She passed from our world on January 16, 2016 at the age of 85.

Rita spent her early years in Fort Benton. As a child she had played with Fort Benton’s “Shep”, the dog, and was part of his funeral procession. Rita attended College of Great Falls where she received a Degree in Education. It was in Great Falls that she met her husband, Charles Grasseschi. They were married August 26, 1953.

Charlie and Rita began their family and had seven children. In 1970 the family relocated to Conrad from Great Falls. Charlie opened a beauty salon and Rita worked for the Coop and PCA/Federal Land Bank.

Rita loved to play piano. She played organ for St. Michael’s Church for many years. She had a strong religious upbringing and devoted time to her church and community. Rita and Charlie loved to dance.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Grasseschi; children, Teresa (Dan) Aakre of Conrad, Lee (Tina) Grasseschi of Reno, NV; Carla (Carl) Younce of Grand Forks, ND; and Robert (Helen) Grasseschi of Great Falls. She thoroughly enjoyed their eight grandchildren, Benjamin and Matthew Aakre; Courtney Williams and Corey Younce; Nicholas, Joseph, Cecelia, and Teresa Grasseschi. She was truly blessed with six great grandchildren; Luke and Elizabeth Aakre, Audrianna, Daniel, and Michael Aakre, and Kyra Younce.

She is preceded in death by her father, Lee Loundagin; mother, Teresa Nigon Loundagin; and three children, Michael, Patrick, and Robert.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 23, at 10am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Reception to follow at church.

Jan 23, 2016: Burial of Rita Marie (Loundagin) Grasseschi at Hillside Cemetery in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana

Aug 24, 2018: Death of Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grasseschi, husband of Rita Marie (Loundagin) Grasseschi

Sep 2, 2018: Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana
Charles Grasseschi
Conrad – Charles Olindro Grasseschi was born March 11, 1928. He left our world on August 24, 2018 at the age of 90. He arrived in heaven just in time to dance with his beautiful departed wife, Rita, on their wedding anniversary.

Charlie grew up in Black Eagle, MT. Born to Italian immigrants, he grew up in the restaurant business. His parents owned The Miami Club, known for its fabulous food and gambling. Charlie said he peeled 100 pounds of potatoes every day for 18 years. At the young age of 17 he dealt blackjack, served drinks, and dealt with any issues that arose during the night. After selling The Miami Club, he and his dad opened Tommie’s Ranch House.

Charlie was drafted in the Army and served for two years. Upon his return, he found out his dad sold the Ranch House. It was too difficult to operate without Charlie there to help. Charlie went on to have a twenty year career as a bartender in Great Falls, many of those years at Eddie’s Supper Club.

Shortly after returning to Great Falls, Charlie met his loving wife, Rita. Fate played a part in this beautiful romance. Charlie was driving down Second Avenue North. While stopped at an intersection, a beautiful brunette crossed the street. He said to himself, “I’m going to marry that woman.” Not long after, Rita went to the supper club to see her friend who was singing at the piano bar. Charlie was behind the bar. And their love affair began. They were married about 2 months later in Fort Benton.

After 20 years behind the bar, Charlie bought a restaurant in Missoula. The venture didn’t work out as planned so he sold the business to his partner and moved back to Great Falls. Charlie needed a career change. He went to beauty school to become a hairdresser, and later got a barber’s license. After graduating, Charlie moved the family to Conrad in the winter of 1970 to open his own business. Thus the beginning of The House Of Charles.

Charlie’s passion was golf. He was very good and seldom lost. If he was having a bad day when he played with his sons-in-law, Carl and Dan, he would play mind games to throw them off their games. Wednesday night men’s league was sacred. He always came home early that day to hit the links.

Charlie and Rita loved to dance. They floated across the dance floor with elegance and grace and cleared more than one dance floor. Glenn Miller was the “King of Swing”. They followed his band as much as possible, even taking two cruises to dance to their favorite music.

Charlie’s family meant everything to him. He transformed the backyard into our own private playground with a basketball court, volleyball/badminton net, and tether ball. In the winter he built a frame and flooded the backyard to give his children and neighborhood their own private skating rink.

Charlie was also very involved in his church and community. He ran the chains for high school football games for many years. He and Rita worked on the restoration of the Orpheum Theatre. They also dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Christmas to deliver toys to children in need.

A very good friend of Rob’s summed up Charlie perfectly in a text titled, “Somethings I learned from Charlie: Manhattan is his recommended drink, Glenn Miller is the man, the secret to golf = ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay, and family is everything.”

Survivors include children, Teresa (Dan) Aakre of Conrad, Lee (Tina) Grasseschi of Reno, NV, Carla (Carl) Younce of Crosslake, MN, and Rob (Helen) Grasseschi of Great Falls; grand and great grandchildren, Ben(Darcie) Aakre and their children, Luke and Elizabeth; Matthew Aakre and his children, Audrianna, Daniel, and Michael with their mom, Stephanie Scott; Courtney Williams; Corey Younce and his daughter, Kyra; Nicholas Grasseschi; Joseph Grasseschi; Cecelia Grasseschi; and Teresa Grasseschi.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rita; parents, Tommy and Velia (Michelotti) Grasseschi; children, Michael, Patrick, and Robert; sisters, Norma Marra and Gloria Grasseschi; brother-in-law, Joe Marra; and brother, Velio Grasseschi.

The family asks all to join them for a Celebration of Life for Charlie on Sunday, September 23, at 4:00 PM at the Pondera Golf Club.

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While stopped at an intersection, a beautiful brunette crossed the street. He said to himself, “I’m going to marry that woman.”

Sep 2018: Burial of Charles Olindro “Charlie” Grasseschi at Hillside Cemetery in Conrad, Pondera Co., Montana

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2025: Researched and compiled by siblings Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau and Gordon Clemens. Thank you to Lee Grasseschi for the use of the Grasseschi family photos.

Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau and Gordon Clemens

Direct line of Catherine and Gordon:
Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding (gg-grandparents)
Nicholas/Nikolas Nigon & Barbara Leinen (gg-grandparents)
Mathias “Mathew” Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland (great-grandparents)
Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon (grandparents)
Carl John Clemens & Noreen Ellen Chatfield (parents)

Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.

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  1. Gordon Clemens says

    August 26, 2025 at 3:44 pm

    Lots of “new” pictures, at least new to my eyes.

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    • Catherine Sevenau says

      August 27, 2025 at 8:26 am

      New to mine too! I contacted the descendants of this line, who generously shared their information.

      Reply

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