| Last Name |
Boedigheimer |
| First Name |
Peter |
| Middle Initial |
Ignatius |
| Born |
18 Feb 1908 in Stayton, Marion, OR |
| Home Addresses
(1929-1934) |
East Stayton |
| Died |
11 Dec 2003 |
| Place Buried |
Saint Boniface Cemetery in Sublimity, Marion, OR. |
| Wife |
Jennie Meier |
| Date of Marriage |
17 Jul 1934 in Sublimity, Marion, OR |
| Children |
Lela, Phyllis, Margie |
| Dates of Employment |
Mid-1930s |
| Job(s) |
Loom Fixer |
| Story |
Pete Boedigheimer may have worked at TKWM for a short time or possibly part-time in the mid-1930s.
Peter Boedigheimer was born on 18 Feb 1908 into the large family of Ignatius (I J) and Ella Smith Boedigheimer. I J was originally from Minnesota but relocated to Oregon to join many other extended Boedigheimer family members. He was in Sublimity by 1889 in time to provide sawn timbers for the original St Boniface Church which is still in use today. I J married Hellen (Ella) Smith in the church on 9 Oct 1894 and Pete’s oldest brother Fred was born 30 Jul 1895. Pete would eventually have 11 siblings.
Pete grew up and was schooled in or near Sublimity. 1928, we see Pete working as a loom fixer along with five of his siblings at the Western Woolen Mill (later known at the Paris WM). The siblings were Carl (loom fixer), Helen (weaver), Leo (dresser), Fred (dresser) and William (filling carrier).
In the mid-1930s, Pete’s brother Fred moved to Salem and worked for TKWM. Pete may have commuted to Salem to work with Fred for a short period of employment or doing part time work at TKWM. However, we find no long period during which Pete was employed by TKWM. He spent the rest of his life living and being employed in and around Stayton.
Pete married Jennie Meier on 17 Jul 1934 in Sublimity and they had three children. After failing in a bid to become a Sublimity Town Council member, Pete partnered in logging company in 1948 then spent 20 years at the Frank Lumber Company Mill.
Pete passed away on 11 Dec 2003 and is buried at Saint Boniface Cemetery, Sublimity, OR. |
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| References |
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Remarks |
| Census |
1910 Peter Boedigheimer. Born about 1908 in Stayton, OR. Home Stayton, OR. Single son of HOH. I J Boedigheimer 37, Helen 35, Fred 14, Albert 11, Ida 10, Leo 9, Emma 7, Willie 5, Charlie 4, Peter 2, Louisa 0.
1920 Peter Boedigheimer. Born about 1908. Home East Stayton, OR. Single son of HOH. Father born in MN. Mother born in OH. I J Boedigheimer 47, Helen 45, Fred 24, Albert 21 (farm laborers), Ida 20 (weaver, woolen mill), Leo 19, Emma 17, Willie 15, Charlie 13, Peter 11, Louisa (Luella) 9, Ralph 8, Cecilia 6, Genevieve 4.
1930 Peter Boedigheimer. Born about 1908 in Oregon. Home East Stayton, OR. Single son of HOH. Father born in MN. Mother born in OH. Weaver, woolen mill. Ignatius J 57 (Farmer, father b in MN), Helen 55 (mother b in Ohio), Fred 34 (Weaver), Carl 24 (Weaver), Peter 22 (Weaver), Ralph 18 (Farmer), Cecilia 16, Genevieve 14. (Woolen mill employer not named but may have been the Santiam Woolen Mills later the Paris Woolen Mills)
1940 Peter R Boedigheimer. Born about 1908 in Oregon. Married HOH. Rents Farm in Sublimity, OR. Weaver. Highest Grade Completed: 8th grade. Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: Weeks Worked in 1939: 40. Income: 740. Income Other Sources: Yes. Peter R Boedigheimer 32, Jennie J Boedigheimer 25, Lela J Boedigheimer 3. |
| City Directories |
1928 Peter Boedigheimer. Loom Fixer, Western Woolen Mills, Stayton, OR
1935 Peter Boedigheimer. Fctywkr, Paris Woolen Mill, Stayton, OR.
Also at PWM: Albert, Leo, William Boedigheimer. Also at PWM: Albert, Leo, William Boedigheimer.
Peter Boedigheimer. Millworker, Sublimity, OR. Spouse Jennie.
Lawrence Boedigheimer, Farmer, Sublimity, OR.
1938 Peter Boedigheimer (Jennie). Millworker, in Sublimity.
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| Find a Grave |
Peter Ignatius “Pete” Boedigheimer Birth: 18 Jan 1908. Death: 11 Dec 2003 (aged 95). Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Sublimity, Marion, OR. Memorial ID: 43821688
Jennie Meier Boedigheimer Birth: 24 Nov 1914. Death: 9 Jul 2005 (aged 90). Burial: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Sublimity, Marion, OR. Memorial ID: 43821772 |
| Newspapers.com |
Oregon Statesman 19 Jul 1934 p 24 Wedding Announcement “Sublimity – Miss Jennie Meiers and Peter Boedigheimer were wedded at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at a nuptial high mass in St. Boniface Catholic church at Sublimity. Rev. Francis Scherbring read the service. The wedding march was played by the bride’s mother, also the music during the mass. The choir sang during the services. The bride was gowned in white satin and carried a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas with fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Jennie Boedigheimer, sister of the groom. Erle Kintz, cousin of the bride, acted as best man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ed Meiers and the groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. I.J. Boedigheimer. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents followed. They will live in Salem, where the groom is employed at the woolen mill.”
Oregon Statesman 3 Sep 1939 p 3 They Take Time out From Fires to Give a Ball (Lawrence and Peter Boedigheimer shown in picture of Sublimity Fire Dept.)
Oregon Statesman 3 Nov 1946 p 11 Pete Boedigheimer runs for Sublimity town marshal.
Oregon Statesman 3 Feb 1948 p 5 Fery-Boedigheimer logging company formed.
Statesman Journal 9 Nov 1960 g 21 Pete B ties with Raymond Boedigheimer for Sublimity city council seat.
Statesman Journal 7 Jul 1984 p 19 Pete and Jennie B 50th wedding anniversary.
Statesman Journal 13 Dec 2003 p 22 Obituary Peter ‘Pete’ Boedigheimer “SUBLIMITY – He married Jennie Meier on July 17, 1934, in Sublimity, Ore. He worked as an edgerman for 20 years at Frank Lumber Company before retiring. He enjoyed trapping and hunting and cutting wood. Pete had 12 brothers and sisters, and one great-granddaughter that preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Jennie; daughters, Lela Bassett of North Bend, Phyllis McGill of Stayton, and Margie Whisenhunt of Mill City; 10 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or a charity of choice. Visiting will be 12-7 p.m., Sun., Dec. 14 at Weddle Funeral Home, Stayton. Vigil will be 7:30 p.m., Sun., Dec. 14, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sublimity. Mass will be 11 a.m., Mon., Dec. 15, at the church.” |
| WW 2 Draft Record |
Peter Ignatius Boedigheimer. 32. B 18 Feb 1908 in Stayton, OR. Reg date 16 Oct 1940. Employed at Paris Woolen Mills. Weight 157. Complexion Light Brown. Eyes Grey. Hair Brown. Height 5’11”. Next of Kin Jennie Meier Boedigheimer. |
| Oregon Motor Vehicle Registration |
Pete Boedigheimer. 1931-1932. Rt 1 Box 96, Stayton, OR.
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| WHC Materials |
M3 1994-016-0038 Oral History (Carl Boedigheimer)
0079.001.0002 Photo |
