Franz Rudolph Kabisch

Rudy was born on August 4, 1869 in Fort Wayne. His parents were Franz Rudolph Kabisch and Katharina Elett. He married Emma Frech on April 20, 1892 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. They lived at 515 Pontiac Street. They had five children: Mabel Jeannette, Hazel Christine, Raymond Rudolph, Edna Katherine and Clarence William. Rudy was a tinner and roofer. He died on May 20, 1938 in Fort Wayne and was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery. In this photo he is with his dog Jip.

Photo Courtesy of  Jeanette Sherbondy jsherbondy2@washcoll.edu