Emma’s Family Branch

Emma Bruchmiller (1873–1896) was the first wife of Joseph Alexander Dierschke. They married on November 21, 1893, in Meyersville, Texas, and had two daughters, Emma Otilia and Alma Josephine Dierschke.

Although Emma died at the age of 23, her family legacy continued through her daughters and succeeding generations.

This branch of the family tree documents their descendants, preserving the names, relationships, photographs, and stories that connect them to their Dierschke ancestors.

Children of Joseph Alexander Dierschke and Emma Bruchmiller

Emma Otilia Dierschke (1-3-1)

Emma Otilia Dierschke was born on September 9, 1894, in Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas. She married Edward Frank Haas Jr. on October 22, 1912, in Moulton. Together, they had five children, continuing the Dierschke family lineage through the Haas family.

Emma passed away on January 18, 1971, in Goliad, Texas, at the age of 76.

Alma Josephine Dierschke (1-3-2)

Alma Josephine Dierschke was born on November 4, 1895, in Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas. She married Ferdinand Werner on August 28, 1927. Ferdinand was born on August 13, 1872, in New Braunfels, Texas, and passed away on February 18, 1938, at the age of 65.

Following Ferdinand’s death, Alma married Henry Acker on September 23, 1941, in Honey Creek, Comal County, Texas. Henry was born on February 22, 1876, in Kendall County, Texas, and passed away on September 4, 1969, at the age of 93.

Alma had no children. She passed away on September 22, 1990, in Goliad, Texas, at the age of 94.