Steinemann Chapel
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| Steinemann Chapel | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Chapel | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Minster, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
 Interactive map of Steinemann Chapel | |
| Coordinates | 40°23′05″N 84°22′57″W / 40.3846733°N 84.3824122°W |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 18 feet |
| Width | 12 feet |
| Materials | Red brick |
Steinemann Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic cemetery chapel located in St. Augustine's Cemetery in Minster, Ohio, United States. Constructed in 1855 by local businessman and brickmaker John Henry Steinemann, the small red-brick building was built in thanksgiving for the recovery of his wife, Catherine Gertrude Meyer, from a serious illness.
Measuring approximately 12 by 18 feet (3.7 by 5.5 m), the chapel was originally used by priests of St. Augustine Parish as a shelter during funeral services, particularly during inclement weather. It is a notable historical feature of the cemetery and an example of the religious traditions of the German Catholic settlers who established the Minster community.
History
Construction
Steinemann Chapel was erected in 1855 by John Henry Steinemann, a German immigrant and prominent early businessman in Minster. According to the cemetery's historical account, Steinemann had prayed for the recovery of his wife, Catherine Gertrude Meyer, who was seriously ill. Following her recovery, he fulfilled a promise to construct a chapel in thanksgiving.
Steinemann was assisted in the construction by John Michael Drees. The building was constructed using red bricks manufactured at Steinemann's own brickyard, which had supplied building materials for structures throughout the developing community.
The chapel measured approximately 12 feet wide and 18 feet long. Its construction reflected the importance of Catholic religious practices and burial traditions among the German-speaking settlers of the region.
Original use
The chapel was built within St. Augustine's Cemetery and served a practical purpose during funeral ceremonies. Priests of the parish used the small building as shelter while conducting funeral services and assisting with burials, especially during periods of rain or unfavorable weather.
Its location within the cemetery allowed clergy to use it during burial rites without having to return to the main church.
Interior and religious objects
An oil painting depicting Souls in Purgatory hangs behind the altar. The painting was brought from Germany in 1852 and is among the chapel's notable religious objects.
The chapel also contains a reliquary holding relics of numerous Catholic saints. The reliquary was installed in 1976. The relics had formerly been in the custody of Eleanor (Steinemann) Lange and were donated to the cemetery chapel by her son, Jerome F. Lange, following his death in 1975.
Architecture
Steinemann Chapel is a small rectangular masonry structure constructed of red brick. Its modest dimensions, approximately 12 by 18 feet, distinguish it from the much larger parish church buildings of the period.
The building is topped by a wooden shingled steeple with a copper cross. Its simple architectural design reflects its original function as a cemetery chapel rather than a full parish church.
The use of locally manufactured bricks also connects the building to the early industrial and commercial history of Minster, particularly the brickmaking activities of the Steinemann family.
Restoration and preservation
The chapel underwent restoration in the early 1950s. In May 1975, the heirs of John Henry Steinemann donated the building to St. Augustine Parish, together with funds intended for its maintenance.
The chapel has received further preservation and renovation work. The Minster Historical Society has also participated in efforts to maintain the historic structure.
Present day
Steinemann Chapel remains within St. Augustine's Cemetery in Minster, Ohio. It is maintained as part of the cemetery's historical and religious heritage.
According to the cemetery's published visitor information, the chapel is generally open to the public from April through December during daylight hours and closed during the winter months.
See also
- St. Augustine Catholic Church (Minster, Ohio)
- St. Augustine's Cemetery
- Minster, Ohio
- German Americans in Ohio
References
- ↑ Bennett, Karen Miller. "Tombstone Tuesday–Some Tombstones from St. Augustine Cemetery". Karen's Chatt. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- ↑ "About St. Augustine Cemetery". St. Augustine Cemetery. St. Augustine Parish. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- ↑ Paulus, Laura (Fall 2007). "A Minster Timeline: The First Century" (PDF). The Auglaize County Historical Society Newsletter. 2 (4). Auglaize County Historical Society: 3. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- ↑ Hess, Matt (April 3, 2021). "Monumental History". The Catholic Telegraph. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- 1 2 3 St. Augustine Cemetery, "About St. Augustine Cemetery."
- ↑ Auglaize County Historical Society, "A Minster Timeline: The First Century," Newsletter, vol. 2, no. 4 (2007).