John Asmus was born on April 24, 1862 to Carl and Anna Plett. He married Dorthea Dicklmann on Feburary 24,1892. Mr. John Asmus was connected with the Kiel Cheese and Butter Company for 25 years until returning in 1930. Mr. Asmus was blessed with four children Mrs. Emil (Anna) Berkhann, Mrs. Carl F. (Rola) Dick, Harvley and Lieutenant Lester Asmus.