Wendish American
Baptized as Karl Georg Wukasch.
Son of George and Marie (Knippa) Wukasch was born on January 29, 1875 in the rural Texas town of Serbin (Lee County). When his mother died two weeks later, Charlie was raised by an aunt, Teresa Knippa. His father, George, remarried a few years later and had eight more children with his new wife, Marie (Mary) Pilack (maybe spelled Pillack).
Due to hard times on the farm in Serbin, Charlie moved to Austin in 1898 to seek employment. His first job paid $4 per month plus room and board. Joined the U.S. Army when the Spanish-American war was declared. He served with Troop G of the First Texas Volunteers until the close of the war, although most of his enlistment involved only routine marching and drills. After the war, he returned to Austin and found employment with Henry Maerki who was in charge of the original Lundberg Bakery on Congress Avenue.
By 1902, Charlie had saved enough money to buy his own property on 24th and Guadalupe Streets. He opened his own business, Charlie's Confectionary, a sweet and snack shop, the first eating establishment in the University of Texas area. At that time, the only building on campus was Old Main. His business was successful so his brothers and sisters followed his path and also moved to Austin.
On August 10, 1904, in Winchester, Texas, Charlie married Emma Helena Hannusch. They had three children: Walter Charles, Edna Adeline, and Martin Charles.
Charlie died at his home in Austin on March 23, 1954 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Annex.
Baptized as Karl Georg Wukasch.
Son of George and Marie (Knippa) Wukasch was born on January 29, 1875 in the rural Texas town of Serbin (Lee County). When his mother died two weeks later, Charlie was raised by an aunt, Teresa Knippa. His father, George, remarried a few years later and had eight more children with his new wife, Marie (Mary) Pilack (maybe spelled Pillack).
Due to hard times on the farm in Serbin, Charlie moved to Austin in 1898 to seek employment. His first job paid $4 per month plus room and board. Joined the U.S. Army when the Spanish-American war was declared. He served with Troop G of the First Texas Volunteers until the close of the war, although most of his enlistment involved only routine marching and drills. After the war, he returned to Austin and found employment with Henry Maerki who was in charge of the original Lundberg Bakery on Congress Avenue.
By 1902, Charlie had saved enough money to buy his own property on 24th and Guadalupe Streets. He opened his own business, Charlie's Confectionary, a sweet and snack shop, the first eating establishment in the University of Texas area. At that time, the only building on campus was Old Main. His business was successful so his brothers and sisters followed his path and also moved to Austin.
On August 10, 1904, in Winchester, Texas, Charlie married Emma Helena Hannusch. They had three children: Walter Charles, Edna Adeline, and Martin Charles.
Charlie died at his home in Austin on March 23, 1954 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Annex.
Wendish American
Baptized as Karl Georg Wukasch.
Son of George and Marie (Knippa) Wukasch was born on January 29, 1875 in the rural Texas town of Serbin (Lee County). When his mother died two weeks later, Charlie was raised by an aunt, Teresa Knippa. His father, George, remarried a few years later and had eight more children with his new wife, Marie (Mary) Pilack (maybe spelled Pillack).
Due to hard times on the farm in Serbin, Charlie moved to Austin in 1898 to seek employment. His first job paid $4 per month plus room and board. Joined the U.S. Army when the Spanish-American war was declared. He served with Troop G of the First Texas Volunteers until the close of the war, although most of his enlistment involved only routine marching and drills. After the war, he returned to Austin and found employment with Henry Maerki who was in charge of the original Lundberg Bakery on Congress Avenue.
By 1902, Charlie had saved enough money to buy his own property on 24th and Guadalupe Streets. He opened his own business, Charlie's Confectionary, a sweet and snack shop, the first eating establishment in the University of Texas area. At that time, the only building on campus was Old Main. His business was successful so his brothers and sisters followed his path and also moved to Austin.
On August 10, 1904, in Winchester, Texas, Charlie married Emma Helena Hannusch. They had three children: Walter Charles, Edna Adeline, and Martin Charles.
Charlie died at his home in Austin on March 23, 1954 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Annex.
Baptized as Karl Georg Wukasch.
Son of George and Marie (Knippa) Wukasch was born on January 29, 1875 in the rural Texas town of Serbin (Lee County). When his mother died two weeks later, Charlie was raised by an aunt, Teresa Knippa. His father, George, remarried a few years later and had eight more children with his new wife, Marie (Mary) Pilack (maybe spelled Pillack).
Due to hard times on the farm in Serbin, Charlie moved to Austin in 1898 to seek employment. His first job paid $4 per month plus room and board. Joined the U.S. Army when the Spanish-American war was declared. He served with Troop G of the First Texas Volunteers until the close of the war, although most of his enlistment involved only routine marching and drills. After the war, he returned to Austin and found employment with Henry Maerki who was in charge of the original Lundberg Bakery on Congress Avenue.
By 1902, Charlie had saved enough money to buy his own property on 24th and Guadalupe Streets. He opened his own business, Charlie's Confectionary, a sweet and snack shop, the first eating establishment in the University of Texas area. At that time, the only building on campus was Old Main. His business was successful so his brothers and sisters followed his path and also moved to Austin.
On August 10, 1904, in Winchester, Texas, Charlie married Emma Helena Hannusch. They had three children: Walter Charles, Edna Adeline, and Martin Charles.
Charlie died at his home in Austin on March 23, 1954 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery Annex.
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