This is another picture that Uncle Bob was kind enough to identify for me. This couple is Robert John Fritsche and his second wife, Sophia Lipstraw. According to Uncle Bob there was a little jealousy between Sohpia and Merle. According to Sophia, Robert spent much to much time doting on his daughter and not nearly enough time doting on her. They divorced. Robert got the house and while Sophia was packing she took all the light bulbs. I am not sure that was entirely called for but not knowing the situation I at least tip my hat to her for coming up with something so original. I bet his expression was priceless when he discovered that one!
Timeframe: Robert & Sophia were married in June of 1916. They are still living together in the 1920 census and Sophia is listed as a widow in the 1930's census so I am unsure on how official the divorce was. Sophia is living with her father and listed as a widow and the date of the census is April 14th, three days after Robert's death. Anywho, that means this picture was taken between June, 1916 and April, 1930. Sorry but I can't be any more specific than that.
Where It Fits: Sophia Lipstraw is the daughter of Louie & Minnie Lipstraw. As far as I know she only married Robert and she had no children.
Robert John or John Robert Fritsche is the son of Christian Fritsche & Dorothea Langschwager. Robert, with his first wife Caroline, is the father of Merle Fritsche and a child that died in infancy. Merle married Leon Leutz making Robert/John the grandfather of Mary Cary, Robert & A.J.
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