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History of the Rieck, Oletzke, Neumann and related families originally of Prussia. Wilhelm Rieck (1842-1915), son of Johann Rieck and Marie Hamm, was born in Meiersberg, Prussia, and died in Albion, Minnesota. He was married to Elvine Oletzke (1843-1923), daughter of Friedrick Oletzke and Karoline Lorenz, in 1867. She was also born in Meiersberg. Wilhelm came to America in 1870. He and his wife had eight surviving children, who were born in Chicago, Illinois and Albion, Minnesota. Includes the family of Johann Rieck, brother of Wilhelm. He came to America in 1880 with his wife, Karoline Koeppen and their three children. These three children were already in their late teens and 20's. Descendants and family members live in Washington, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois and elsewhere.