Gilbert Friedrich Gustav Schelp (1924 - 1989)

Born 9 Apr 1924 in Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Evanell (Stumpenhaus) Schelp — married 2 Oct 1949 (to 1989) in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, United States

Died 24 Jul 1989 at age 65 in Emma, Lafayette, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Gilbert was born in 1924 in Emma, Freedom Township, Lafayette County, Missouri. He was the son of Otto Schelp and Stella Stuerke.

In the 1930 census, Wilbert (age 6) was living with his parents Otto and Stella Schelp in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri, United States. His father was a Farmer.^[1] In the 1940 census, Welbert (age 16) was single and living with his parents in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri. Wilbert had completed elementary school having completed 8th grade.^[2]

Wilbert (age 18) registered for the World War II Draft on 30 June 1942 in Emma, Lafayette, Missouri, United States. He was employed on his father's farm.^[3] Wilbert enlisted for military service on 8 April 1946 in Fort Levenworth, Kansas.^[4] Wilbert was in the army served in the US Army and was discharge on 23 Apr 1947.^[5]

Wilbert (age 25) married Evanell Stumpenhaus on 2 October 1949 in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, United States.^[6]

In the 1950 census, Wilbert (age 26), Farmer, was the married head of household living with his wife Evanell in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri, United States.^[7] Wilbert and Evanell had at least five children.

Wilbert died on 24 July 1989 in Missouri, United States.^[8] His last residence was Emma, Lafayette, Missouri.^[9] He was buried in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Emma, Lafayette County, Missouri.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340943. Wilbert Schelp (6), single son, in household of Otto Schelp (38) in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02122; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-21. Welbert Schelp (16), single son, in household of Otto Schelp (48) in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri. Born in Missouri.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Missouri, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 285. Name: Wilbert Fred Schelp; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 18; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 9 Apr 1924; Birth Place: Emma, Missouri, USA; Residence Place: Emma, Lafayette, Missouri, USA; Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942; Registration Place: Emma, Lafayette, Missouri, USA; Employer: Otto Schelp; Height: 5 7; Weight: 150; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Otto Schelp;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   Wilbert Fred Schelp 18 Self (Head).
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 12706; Reel: 36. Name: Wilbert F Schelp; Race: White; Marital Status: Single, without dependents (Single); Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1924; Nativity State or Country: Missouri; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Lafayette, Missouri; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: General farmers; Enlistment Date: 8 Apr 1946; Enlistment Place: Fort Levenworth, Kansas; Service Number: 37826525; Branch: No branch assignment; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 66; Weight: 666.
5. ↑ Military: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
   Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1. Name: Wilbert F Schelp; Birth Date: 9 Apr 1924; Death Date: 24 Jul 1989; Enlistment Branch: ARMY; Enlistment Date: 8 Apr 1946; Discharge Date: 23 Apr 1947.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002"
   Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Wilbert Schelp (25) marriage to Evanell Stumpenhaus on 2 Oct 1949 in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA.
7. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: 5457; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 54-29. Wilbert F Schelp (26), married, Farmer, head of household in Freedom, Lafayette, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.
8. ↑ Death: "Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015"
   Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Index, 1968 - 2015. Wilbert F Schelp death 24 Jul 1989 in Missouri, USA.
9. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File. Wilbert F Schelp death 24 Jul 1989 (born 9 Apr 1924) residing at 65327, Emma, Lafayette, Missouri, USA.
10. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
    Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #16606791. Wilbert Friedrich Gustav Schelp burial (died on 24 Jul 1989) in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Emma, Lafayette County, Missouri, United States of America. Born on 9 Apr 1924.