Anthony and Anna Giacomini, 10 North 52 West
Anthony Giacomini arrived in the 1890s. He and his wife came to Sterling because of the homesteading opportunities. The Giacominis helped to start the Catholic Church, which was named in honor of Anthony.
In Calvary Cemetery, Dodge County, Nebraska " Maria C. dau of Antonio & Anna Giacomini born in Schuyler, Neb 8 Dec 1873 d 24 Jan 1875"
In 1895, George Pedroni moved here from Nebraska. Two other Pedroni brothers followed.
In 1900 Logan County, Thomas Pedroni immigrating in 1885, born 1860, Thomas Gialomini his nephew born 1870 immigrating in 1893, and brother Andrew Pedroni born Feb 1870, immigrating in 1893 are farming.
July 13, 1900 Sterling "George Pedroni returned from Omaha at noon to-day. Thos. Pedroni and Thos. Giacamini returned home from the same point Friday last. An uncle of the Pedroni boys died in Omaha the 19th of June and they went there to attend the funeral. George reports the weather in Omaha as simply awful so intense is the heat, especially at night."
In 1880 Colfax County, Nebraska, Antonio Giacomini is 38, Annie 37, William B. 4, and Jennie C. 3.
In 1885 Stanton County, Nebraska, A. Giacomini is farming, 43, with Arena 42, W. B. 9, Jennie K. 8, Frank 3, nephew Thos Pedroni 25.
In 1900 Stanton County, Nebraska, An. Giacomini is 58, Amieca 57, William B. 24, Frank A. 18, Jannie C. 23, Edwards S. 14, Launarce E. 12.
Anthony is buried in Sterling 1842-1904 # 43114796, with Anna (Tam) Giacominie 1843-1931.
May 26, 1909 "The Colorado Colony Company are on another big colony deal. They have been busy this week with representatives of a large colony, consisting of 130 families, who will each handle 40 to 80 acres. The Giacomoni, Pedroni, Judd, Powell and Dillon ranches are to be included in the proposition. This will mean 500 people for Logan county and nearly one million dollars invested here if the transaction is consumated. The Republican - Advocate is not at liberty to enter into more complete detail of the huge transaction at this time."
Natale Thomas Giacominie was born in Villa di Chiaserina, Italy on Dec 25, 1870 to Giorgio Giacomini deceased, emigrating from Le Havre France in December 1889, and was residing in Sanfrancisco in 1923. His wife Mary Clara born in Calaveras County 1872, and son born in San Francisco Dec 25, 1913.
In 1917, Pedroni & Giacomini owned about 1500 acres southeast of Padroni, leased another thousand acres of state land, and Thos Giacomini owned 500 acres.
In 1820 Sterling, Anna Giacomini is 75, with Edward 30 a garage mechanic, and lawrence 20.
In 1930 Sterling, Anna Giacomini is 88, widowed, with sons Franklin 49 a physicist and Edward S. 45 a farmer.
EDWARD
Kathryne (Dougherty) Giacomini 1889-1936 is buried in Sterling # 43114853.
Edward is buried in Sterling 1885-1975 # 43114851.
JENNIE
Frank Mittelstadt and Jennie Catherine Giacomini married in Logan County on May 6, 1908.
In 1910 Jennie and Frank Mittelstadt are in Stanton County, Nebraska.
Frank registered for WWI in Sterling, born at Wisner, Nebraska Dec 4, 1874.
In 1930 Logan County, Frank is a real estate dealer, 54, Jennie 52. They have a servant Beatrice Ehard 20 born in Iowa.
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Jennie Catherine (Giacomini) Mittelstadt 1877-1948 is buried in Sterling 3 55585648, with Frank 1874-1956.
WILLIAM
In the fall of 1905, A. E. Buchanan, H. H. White, W. B. Giacomini, Thomas Pedroni, G. W. McLain, W. S. Jenkins, and S. E. Naugle surveyed a line to determine whether or not the Ten Men System could be extended to Point of Rocks on Cedar Creek. The plan was found entirely feasible and filings for water were made in the name of H. H. White and Geo. W. McLain to date from November 9, 1905.
July 25, 1907 "W. B. Giacomini and brother Frank went to Denver last week, the latter having spent his vacation at his home in Sterling. We learn that Mr. Giacomini has made commonable progress in his studies at the State Uuiversity and won the Harvard scholarship. It will be remembered that he won in the medal contest here in Sterling upon his graduating from the Logan County High School, and is to be congratulated upon his success at Boulder"
July 1908 
June 1910 
February 1919 "Information to be obtained from one's relatives or friends in Germany is meager, William and L. C. Giacomini have learned, but they were delighted to obtain last Tuesday even a word indirectly from a brother, Franklin Giacomini, who has been in Berlin during the war period.
"In good health" was the message that came to the brothers of Mr. Giacomini here, through the Spanish ambassador at Berlin and the state department of the United States. This is the first word they have had from their brother for thirteen months and at that time only a brief message through the same channel was had. It has been two years since a letter came directly from him. Giacomini went to Berlin after receiving his degree at Harvard University, to pursue his research studies in science. When war was declared he remained there. Naturally, his brothers have felt anxiety for his safety. The message received on Tuesday came from the department of state in Washington. Congressman Timberlake has been endeavoring to obtain information through the Red Cross, but such information, it is anticipated, would also be only a sentence."
William is a postmaster in Sterling in 1940, 62, with Margaret 58 bonr in Missouri. They have a maid, Elizabeth Seibert 19.
William is buried in Sterling 1875-19678 # 43114826, with Margaret S. (Stinson) Giacomini 1880-1946 # 43114830.
FRANK
Frank applied for a passport in February 1915, born at Schuyler, Nebraska May 25, 1882, living at Sterling, going to travel to Berlin>
In 1940 Sterling, Frank A. Giacomini is 57, and Thomas Pedroni 80 is living with him.
Frank is buried in Sterling 1882-1959 3 43114839.
JENNIE
May 6, 1908 "At the Catholic church in Sterling this morning, Rev. Father Froegel officiating, Mr. Frank Mittlestadt, of Stanton, Nebraska, and Miss Jennie K. Giacomini of Sterling.
The wedding was the result of a romance of years, beginning when the happy couple were children.
Mr. Middlestadt has won for his bride as fine a woman as can be found in Colorado. During the years she has spent in Sterling she has gained the esteem of all who were fortunate enough to know her. We congratulate her husband most heartily on his good fortune in winning her."
THOMAS
April 14, 1909 "Thomas Giacomini arrived in Sterling last Wednesday from seven months spent mid scenes of his youth at Villa di Chiavenna, Lombardia, Itaiy. And he came not alone, having on the eve of his departure for his home in this country been united in marriage to Miss Jennie Tam of that place, the marriage occurring March 23. Mr. Giacomini's bride, whom he had known in his boyhood days, is a niece of Mrs. A. Giacomini of Sterling, and a cousin of Mrs. W. B. Giacomini; she also has other cousins here.
Mr. Thomas Giacomini had not been to his mother's home since coming to this country fourteen years ago and he found many changes there. His father died several years ago and as the estate had never been settled the trip from which he has just returned was partly to adjust matters in that connection. The winter there, Mr. Giacomini says, was delightfully mild and added to the enjoyableness of his visit.
The Giacomini estate lays on the border of Switzerland, some of the property being in that country. The farms there are small, generally, and intensive cultivation is practiced. The growing season is about like our's here and about everything is grown there that is grown in this country. Wages are much higher there now than formerly and the cost of living has increased in proportion. Land is measured by the meter (about a yard) and is worth $l50 an acre counted in United States money.
Mr. and Mrs. Giacomin left Lombardia on March 24, sailing on the 27th and reaching New York on April 3. They traveled fifteen days altogether in reaching Sterling. Going over Mr. Giacomini said only thirteen days wore required to make the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Giacomini will either build and make their home in Sterling or reside on the ranch."
1935 Regis College, Denver "Vince Giacomini hails from Sterling, Colo. He is in his fourth year at Regis. A lot of water has trickled under the bridge since his coming to Regis. But Vince has managed to maintain .a high scholastic record throughout. He is a perennial first-honors man. He belongs to lots of organizations—so many, in fact, he can’t keep track of them all. Vince is shy, altruistic, and has a bilious temperament. Is over six feet, blond in spite of the name, and likes a nice game of tennis. His handsome physiognomy causes many hearts to flutter —but Vince remains indifferent. He hopes to get a bachelor of science degree. He has held the office of editor-in-chief of the Brown & Gold and is still on the editorial staff. Hobby: Playing classical music on the piano and going to musical concerts. "
LAWRENCE
November 1910 "Lawrence Giacomini. who has been spending the past week with relatives here, returned to Boulder yesterday."
Lawrence G. Giacomini and Thelma Mentgen married in Logan County on June 29k 1925.
Thelma was a stenographer in 1920 Sterling, 20, with A. P. Mentgen 46, Katherine 16,k Doris 15, and Louise 11.
In 1940 Sterling, Lawrence S. is 50, Thelma 40, Donald L. 11, Robert W. 9, Helen M. 5, and Jane E. ten months.
Lawrence is buried in Sterling 1888-1986 # 43114877.
"Well-known Sterling resident Lawrence G. Giacomini, who would have celebrated his 98th birthday March 24, died this morning at Rose Arbor Nursing Home.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 1986, from Hettinger Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Reycraft will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Mon day, March 17, 1986, from St. Antnony's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Giacomini was active in a number of civic organizations most of his life, and was possibly best known for the many years he served as song leader for Sterling Rotary He opened a law practice in Sterling in 1914, and maintained an active interest in the firm until his retirement in 1978.
It was only about three years ago that he retired from managing the family farms. Mr. Giacomini was one of only two surviving charter members of Sterling Elks Lodge No. 1336, for which he served as exalted ruler in 1933. He was also the sole surviving charter member of the Sterling Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Giacomini was born March 24,1888, in Stanton County, Neb., at the family farm called "Haymow," to Anthony and Anna Tam Giacomini.
He came to Sterling with his family in 1901 at the age of 13, and lived here the rest of his life.
He graduated from Sterling High School, then known as Logan County High School, in 1906. Mr. Giacomini attended the University of Colorado (CU), where he received his A.B. degree in 1911 and his LLB degree in 1913. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar on March 4, 1914, and after serving a short apprenticeship in the office of Allen & Webster in Denver, he opened his own law office in Sterling. Upon his return to Sterling from college, he was elected the first president of the Sterling Lions Club. On June 29, 1925, he married Thelma Mentgen. The couple had been married for 61 years.Mr. Giacomini was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, of which he was the choir director for many years. He also belonged to the Sterling Country Club, was a member of the 13th Judicial District Bar Association, and an honorary life member of the Colorado Bar Association and the University of Colorado Alumni Association.
Mr. Giacomini was very active in local music and theater productions, and did many amateur performances at the old Rialto Theater.
In 1945 he formed a law partnership with his son, Robert Giacomini.
On June 7, 1963, he was awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Associated Alumni of CU in recognition of 50 years of loyal and devoted interest in the university. In June of 1963 he presided as emcee at the 50th reunion of the 1913 graduating class of CU.
Mr. Giacomini was awarded the Distinguished Service Award on Jan. 1, 1979, by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Giacomini is survived by his wife, Thelma Giacomini of Sterling; two sons, Donald L. Giacomini of Denver and Robert W. Giacomini of Sterling; two daughters, Helen M. McKenzie of Sterling and Jane E. Van Olinda of New York City, N.Y.; eight grand and two great- grandchildren."
Donald L. Giacomini of Denver, a former Sterling resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was 61.
Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Friday at Horan & McConaty Mortuary in Denver.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday from Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Denver, the Very Rev. John V. Anderson the celebrant.
Private graveside rites and burial will follow at Riverside cemetery,Sterling,the Rev. Leo Blach officiating.
Mr. Giacomini was born March 27, 1929, in Sterling, the son of Lawrence G. and Thelma Mentgen Giacomini.
During his Sterling High School career, he was an outstanding athlete, excelling in track and football. He graduated from SHS in 1947, earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Colorado in 1951, and his law degree from CU Law School in 1953.
Mr. Giacomini served in the U.S. Navy , attaining the rank of lieutenant, and was aboard a destroyer during the Korean War.
He completed active U.S. Navy duties in 1957 and joined the law firm of Rothgerber, Appel, Powers & Johnson in Denver the same year and with the firm until 1960 when he served assistant U.S. Attorney in Denver through 1961, then returned to the Denver law firm and was a senior partner at the time of his death.
Mr. Giacomini was co-chairman of the Colorado Corporate Code Revision Committee since 1970, trustee of the Denver Bar Associa tion (1987-1989), helped organize Thursday Night Bar Program in the Denver area that provided free legal services to the needy, and was active in the Big Brothers organization Denver, serving on the board of directors for several years. He was also active in the Colorado Bar Association and Denver Bar Association.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and various charitable organizations.
His father, the late Lawrence G. Giacomini, practiced law in Sterling for many years, becoming the "dean of Sterling attorneys."
Mr. Giacomini was a competitor in many Sterling Country Club Labor Day Invitational Tournaments and served as attorney for The International golf tournament since its inception, working with founder Jack Vickers.
Mr. Giacomini is survived by his wife, Patricia Forbes of Denver; a brother, Robert Giacomini, who has law offices in Sterling; two sisters, Helen McKenzie of Sterling and Jane Van Olinda of New York City, N.Y.; six step - children; several nieces and nephews.
"Dr. Katherine McKenzie was born in Sterling in 1964 to Bob and Helen (Giacomini) McKenzie. Her father owned the McKenzie Ranch in Iliff.
Her grandparents were also lifelong residents of Logan County. She is a 1983 graduate of Sterling High School and a 1987 graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder.
McKenzie then moved to Boston, Mass., where she graduated from medical school and completed her residency in 1995 at Boston University.
That same year she moved to New Haven, Conn., where she still lives.
Dr. McKenzie practices general internal medicine at Yale Internal Medicine Associates. She has been an internist for about 20 years. About 10 years ago, a colleague referred an asylum seeker to Dr. McKenzie for a medical evaluation."