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Decendants of Adam Frantz
Compiled by Allan Wessel 2011

Welcome to the Family History of the Franz Family.
As you page through the this book, you will find that there is no straight line of Ancestory. When the
early settlers to Sheboygan Co., and Clark Co., arrived the area were very sparsly setteled. As you will
see, the Kippenhan's, Deckers and Franzs families are intertwined and impossible to seperate.
The Franz family has it roots in Western Germany starting with Adam Frantz. Adam was born
sometime in the 1500's, we do not know exactly when. His son Hans Frantz was married in 1611 in
Langenbuch, Germany.
From these beginings the family continues through to 1781 when Johann Simon Frantz was born in
Neuendorf Germany. Johann Simon married Justina Fredericka Danz on 21 Oct 1821 in Knau,
Germany. It is Johann Simon and Justina Fredericka's sons who came to the United States in the middle
1800's and settled in the Sheboygan Co. area. From here, one brother family moved steadly west finally
settling in the Dakotas. This is the Schnieder line of the Franz Family. Two brothers stayed in the
Sheboygan area and one brother moved to Clark County.
Our early ancestors immigrated to the United States because of the lack of freedoms in Germany and the
inability to own land. When they arrived in Sheboygan Co., they purchased small tracts of wooded land,
cleared it of trees and brush and started farming. The trade they brought with them was barrel making
and repair and herdsmen. Because they were accomplished tradesmen, they used their skills to build log
cabins and barns.
Many of our ancestors continued the farming tradition through into the 1930's and 40's. After World
War II the returning Veterns started to look for other employment and started to move away from Clark
County and Sheboygan County to seek their fortunes.
I hope that you will find this book interesting and informative. I have included newspaper articles about
weddings and deaths for many of the early ancestors. Read through them to get a picture of what life
was like when they were growing up.
It is also my hope that you will pass this along to your children. Our history, dreams and stories can be
perserved in words only if we tell others about them.
We have a rich heritage to pass along. Our ancestors struggled to clear the land, build the churches and
schools and perserve their German heritage and language. Now we must pass on our heritage to our
children.
Allan Wessel 3110 Clove Drive Madison, WI 53704-2795
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Acknowledgements:
It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who supplied information for these books. My thanks go out
to everyone who was kind enough to answer my many questions and take the time to correct my
mistakes and fill in the blank spaces. With out your help much of our history would be lost.
I would also like to acknowledge the following people who have allowed me to share their research with
you:
H.A (Kipp) Kippenhan Jr.
Barb Tenpas
Stan and Janet Schwarze
Gloria Witte (Deceased) She continued to work on her Franz family history even during her fight with
cancer. Her work help fill in many of the empty spaces in the family.
Dale Rustad
Karl Scheegel, Germany. It is his work that gave us evidence that our families came from the same
parent. It is also his work that traced our roots back to the 1500's.
Genealogy is a work of sharing. We all have a piece of the puzzle and it is only when we put all the
pieces on the table that we start to see how the families fit togeather
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1. Adam 1
Frantz, born before 1570.
Children of Adam Frantz and ____ ____:
Adam Frantz to Johann Frantz
Generation No. 1
2 i. Hans Frantz, born before 1590, in Germany, died in Neuendorf, Germany.
Generation No. 2
2. Hans 2
Frantz (Adam 1
), born before 1590, in Germany, died in Neuendorf, Germany. He married
Elisabeth Sachse 4 Jan 1611, in Langenbuch, Thüringen, Germany. She was the daughter of Paul
Sachse. Elisabeth Sachse died in Neuendorf, Germany.
Children of Hans Frantz and Elisabeth Sachse:
3 i. Hans Junior Frantz, born 15 Feb 1618, in Neuendorf, Germany, 1
died 27 Mar
1683, in Neuendorf, Germany.
Generation No. 3
3. Hans Junior 3
Frantz (Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 15 Feb 1618, in Neuendorf, Germany, 1
died 27 Mar 1683,
in Neuendorf, Germany. He married Elisabeth Lerchner 26 Nov 1644, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2
She was
the daughter of Hans Lerchner and Maria Kolbe. Elisabeth Lerchner was born 7 Jan 1608, in Neuendorf,
Germany, 2,3
died Mar 1682, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2,4
Age at death 74 yrs, 63 days.
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Children of Hans Junior Frantz and Elisabeth Lerchner:
4 i. Peter Frantz, born 20 Dec 1650, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2
Generation No. 4
4. Peter 4
Frantz (Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 20 Dec 1650, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2
He married
Maria Giegling 27 Jan 1680. 2
She was the daughter of Michael Giegling. Maria Giegling died in
Neuendorf, Germany.
Children of Peter Frantz and Maria Giegling:
5 i. Peter Frantz, born 4 Jan 1681, in Neuendorf, Germany, 2
died 15 May 1744, in
Neuendorf, Germany. 2,5
Generation No. 5
5. Peter 5
Frantz (Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 4 Jan 1681, in Neuendorf, Germany, 2
died
15 May 1744, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2,5
He married (1) Margaretha Rudiger 13 Nov 1708. 2
She was the
daughter of Andreas Rudiger. Margaretha Rudiger died 1724. He married (2) Maria Wetzel.
Children of Peter Frantz and Margaretha Rudiger:
Adam Frantz to Johann Frantz
6 i. Johann Michael Frantz, born 18 Nov 1711, in Neuendorf, Germany, 2,6
died 26
Apr 1772, in Nuendorf, Germany. 2,7
Generation No. 6
6. Johann Michael 6
Frantz (Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 18 Nov 1711, in
Neuendorf, Germany, 2,6
died 26 Apr 1772, in Nuendorf, Germany. 2,7
He married Maria Schuler 9 Feb
1745, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2
She was the daughter of Just Schuler and Margaretha Dietrich. Maria
Schuler was born 3 Apr 1725, in Neuendorf, Germany, 2,8
died 1 Nov 1793, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2,9
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Children of Johann Michael Frantz and Maria Schuler:
7 i. Johannes Frantz, born 4 Mar 1749, in Neuendorf, Germany, 2,10
died 4 Mar 1797,
in Neuendorf, Germany. 2,11
Generation No. 7
7. Johannes 7
Frantz (Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 4 Mar 1749,
in Neuendorf, Germany, 2,10
died 4 Mar 1797, in Neuendorf, Germany. 2,11
Occupation: Farmer in
Neundorf, Germany. 2
He married Anna Maria Leyer 12 Nov 1776, in Pahnstangen, Thüringen,
Germany. 2
She was the daughter of Johann Peter Leyerer and Anna Dorothea Romberger. Anna Maria
Leyer was born 25 Mar 1754, in Pahnstangen, Thüringen, Germany, 2,12
died 18 Mar 1797, in
Pahnstangen, Thüringen, Germany. 2,13
3rd Son
2nd Daughter
Children of Johannes Frantz and Anna Maria Leyer:
Adam Frantz to Johann Frantz
i. Anna Dorethea Frantz, born 1777. 2
ii. Maria Dorethea Frantz, born 1778. 2
iii. Catherina Justina Frantz, born 1780. 2
8 iv. Johann Simon Frantz, born 18 Jun 1781, in Neuendorf, Germany, 14,15
died 25 Oct
1848, in Posen-Bucha, Germany. 14,16
v. Maria Catharina Frantz. She married Johann Christian Gunther.
vi. (Son 2) Frantz.
vii. (Son 3) Frantz.
viii. Johann Heinrich Frantz, born 1793, 2,17
died 26 Jan 1794. 2
Generation No. 8
8. Johann Simon 8
Frantz (Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
),
born 18 Jun 1781, in Neuendorf, Germany, 14,15
died 25 Oct 1848, in Posen-Bucha, Germany. 14,16
Occupation: Barrelmaker in Posen, Germany; 14
Cowboy "Herdsman", Posen Germany. 14
He married
Justina Friedericke Danz 21 Oct 1810, in Knau, Thüringen, Germany. 14
She was the daughter of
Johann Paul Danz and Maria Elisabeth Linder. Justina Friedericke Danz was born 31 Dec 1790, in
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Knau, Thüringen, Germany. 2,18
Adam Frantz to Johann Frantz
Age at death was 67 years, 4 months, 7 days. Listed as having 6 sons and 2 daughters. Could only find
one daughter. Last name listed as Frantz - The T was dropped when they arrived in America. Posen
books to 1848 in Archives Schondorf, After 1948 in Archives Knau. Could not find a book for Posen
1848-1993 in Knau.
Information obtained from Carl & Gottlieb's marriage record, Sheboygan Co.
Children of Johann Simon Frantz and Justina Friedericke Danz:
i. Frederika Dorathea Frantz, born 10 Feb 1809, in Knau, Thüringen, Germany. 2
ii. Georg Christoph Frantz, born 20 Jul 1813, in Bucha, Weimar, Germany. 2
9 iii. SIMON Benjamin Frantz, born 20 Sep 1815, in Posen-Bucha, Germany, 19,20
died
24 Jun 1889, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States.
iv. Friedrich Ferdinand Frantz, born 14 Jan 1818, in Bucha, Weimar, Germany. 2
He
married Caroline Reifeig.
v.
There is a Ferdinand Franz married in Sheboygan with father of Frederick (Could
this be him?)
Johann Michael Frantz, born 8 Apr 1820, in Bucha, Weimar, Germany, 2
died 8
May 1824, in Posen-Bucha, Germany.
17 vi. Carl AUGUST Frantz, born 25 Jun 1822, in Bucha, Weimar, Germany, 2
died 8
May 1896, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
201 vii. Carl (CHARLES) Frantz, born 16 Mar 1825, in Saxe-Weimar, Germany, died 9
May 1903, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United
States.
viii. Gotthardt Ferdinand Frantz, born 5 May 1827, in Posen-Bucha, Germany, died
17 May 1827, in Posen-Bucha, Germany. 21
237 ix. Gottlieb HEINRICH Frantz, born 10 Apr 1829, in Buaka, Saoks, Weimer,
Germany, died 18 Dec 1913, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States. 22
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Simon Benjamin Franz Decendants
9. SIMON Benjamin 9
Frantz (Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
,
Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 20 Sep 1815, in Posen-Bucha, Germany, 19,20
bapt. 22 Sep 1815, in Posen-Bucha,
Germany, died 24 Jun 1889, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, buried 27
Jun 1889, in St. Peter's Church, Haven, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Cooper
(Barrel Maker), 15 Jul 1870, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States; Cooper
and Farmer. He married Agnes Emilie Berner (Boerner) 2 Jan 1856, in Township of Mosel, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States. 23
Agnes Emilie Berner (Boerner) was born 23 Jun 1823, in
Sachsen-Weimar Bucha, Germany, died 25 Mar 1879, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, buried 28 Mar 1879, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States.
Census records for SIMON Benjamin Frantz and Agnes Emilie Berner (Boerner): 15 Jul 1870, Herman
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 24
Death from St. Peter's Evangelical Luthean Church, Twn Mosel, Sheboygan Co., Haven, WI.
From records of St. Peter's Evangelical Luthern Church, Twn Mosel, Sheboygan Co., Haven, WI.
Children of SIMON Benjamin Frantz and Agnes Emilie Berner (Boerner):
10 i. Herman Valentin Franz, born 17 Jul 1856, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, 25
died in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States.
ii. Carl Louis (Louis Carl) Franz, born 15 Feb 1858, in Mosel Township,
Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, 26
died 8 Jun 1933, in Mosel Township,
Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, 27,28
buried 11 Jun 1933, in Mosel
Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States.
11 iii.
St. Peters Cemetary, Sheboygan Co., WI
Paulina Louisa Franz, born 19 Dec 1859, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States. 29
12 iv. Emma Wilhelmina Franz, born 6 Mar 1861, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, 30
died 1927, in Bristol, Day, South Dakota, United States.
v. Agnes Emilie Franz, born 12 Mar 1864, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, 31
bapt. May 1864, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States. 32
She married (1) \Husband\ Morrian. She married (2)
Heinrich Herwig 25 May 1890, in Haven, Town of Mosel, Shebeboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States. 33
He was the son of Heinrich Herwig and Catharine Brick.
Heinrich Herwig was born 27 Aug 1855, in Sheboygan Township, Sheboygan
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County, Wisconsin.
Simon Benjamin Franz Decendants
Marriage at St Peter's Evangelical Luthern Church, Twn Mosel, Sheboygan Co.,
Haven, WI.
10. Herman Valentin 10
Franz (SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Jul 1856, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, 25
bapt. 21 Nov 1856, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, 32
died
in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States. He married Christine Ida Diehl 25 May
1881. 34
She was the daughter of Peter Diehl and Christine Veit.
Children of Herman Valentin Franz and Christine Ida Diehl:
i. Emil Alfred Franz, born 12 Jan 1882, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 26 Feb 1882, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States. 32
11. Paulina Louisa 10
Franz (SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 19 Dec 1859, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, 29
bapt. 15 Oct 1860, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States. 32
She
married Christian Herges 23 Jan 1881, in Haven, Town of Mosel, Shebeboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States. 35
He was the son of Phillip Herges and Marie Klein. Christian Herges was born 20 Jun
1859, in Newton Township, Manitowoc County., Wisconsin, United States.
Marriage Information from St. Peters Evangelical Luthern Church, Twn Mosel, Sheboygan Co., Haven,
WI.
Children of Paulina Louisa Franz and Christian Herges:
i. Emil Ferdinad Franz, born 23 Aug 1882, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 8 Oct 1882, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States. 32
12. Emma Wilhelmina 10
Franz (SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Mar 1861, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, 30
bapt. 20 May 1861, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died
1927, in Bristol, Day, South Dakota, United States. She married Friedrich Schneider 7 Nov 1880, in
Mosel, Haven Township, Shebygan County., Wisconsin, United States. 36
He was the son of Nicholas
Schneider and Marie Lenhardt. Friedrich Schneider was born 5 Jan 1854, in Kämeke Coblenz,
Germany, died 15 May 1927, in Bristol, Day, South Dakota, United States. 37
Occupation: Farmer, Jun
1900, Bristol Village, Day County, South Dakota, United States. Census: 10 Feb 1920, Bristol, Day,
South Dakota, United States. Census records for Friedrich Schneider and Emma Wilhelmina Franz: 4
Jun 1900, Bristol Village, Day County, South Dakota, United States.
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Simon Benjamin Franz Decendants
Marriage information from St. Peter's Evangelical Luthern Church, Sheboygan Co, Twn Mosel, Haven,
WI. Pastor Martin Denninger.
Residing in Twnsp of Colby, Clark Co., WI at time of marriage. Some time after his marriage, he sold
his land in Clark County and moved to South Dakota. They settled in Bristol in Day County. 1900
Census lists immigration as 1855.
Children of Emma Wilhelmina Franz and Friedrich Schneider:
13 i. Pauline Theresa Schneider, born 1 Jan 1881, in Town of Beaver, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 4 Apr 1921, in Valley Township, Marshall,
Minnesota, United States.
14 ii. Clara H. Schneider, born 26 Aug 1883, in Town of Beaver, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States.
iii. Takla Emelea Schneider, born MAYBE 7 MAY 1885, in Town of Beaver, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States.
iv. Henry C. Schneider, born 3 Feb 1887, in Town of Beaver, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States.
v. Emma Therese Schneider, born Nov 1888, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
vi. Edcor Schneider, born Feb 1891, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
vii. Fred Schneider, born Jan 1893, in South Dakota, United States.
viii. Howard Schneider, born Apr 1896, in South Dakota, United States.
ix. Agnes Schneider, born Jun 1898, in South Dakota, United States. Census: 1900,
Bristol Village, Day County, South Dakota, United States.
13. Pauline Theresa 11
Schneider (Emma Wilhelmina Franz 10
, SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 1 Jan 1881, in Town of
Beaver, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, died 4 Apr 1921, in Valley Township, Marshall,
Minnesota, United States. She married Albert Karl Huwe. Albert Karl Huwe was born 1 Oct 1867, in
Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States, died 21 Jul 1912, in Olmsted, Minnesota, United
States. Census records for Albert Karl Huwe and Pauline Theresa Schneider: 1910, Valley Township,
Day, South Dakota, United States. 38
Children of Pauline Theresa Schneider and Albert Karl Huwe:
i. Elmer E Huwe, born 9 Mar 1899, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United
States, died 10 Jan 1902, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United States.
ii. Arland Gustav Huwe, born 7 Oct 1900, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota,
United States, died 13 Dec 1911, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United
States.
15 iii. Alma Clara Huwe, born 1 Mar 1901, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota,
United States, died 1993, in South Dakota, United States.
iv. George Huwe, born 5 Mar 1902, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United
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States, died 8 Jan 1912, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United States.
v. Ellen Lydia Huwe, born 26 Apr 1903, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota,
United States, died 1912, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United States.
vi. Alton Huwe, born 1908, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United States,
died Feb 1987, in Bristol Township, Day County, South Dakota, United States.
Census: 1930, Lisbon, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, United states. He married
Ethel Marie Bury.
vii. Norman Huwe, born 20 Jul 1909, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United
States, died 9 Jan 1995, in Bristol Township, Day County, South Dakota, United
States.
14. Clara H. 11
Schneider (Emma Wilhelmina Franz 10
, SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 Aug 1883, in Town of Beaver,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Clara H. Schneider and ____ ____:
i. Emory Schneider, born about 1903.
15. Alma Clara 12
Huwe (Pauline Theresa Schneider 11
, Emma Wilhelmina Franz 10
, SIMON Benjamin 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 1 Mar
1901, in Valley Township, Day, South Dakota, United States, died 1993, in South Dakota, United
States. She married Walter W. Moir 16 Jun 1926, in Day, South Dakota, United States. Walter W. Moir
was born 19 Jun 1903, died 7 Mar 1998, in Watertown, Coddington, South Dakota, United States.
Children of Alma Clara Huwe and Walter W. Moir:
i. Boy Twin 2 Moir, born 1928, died 1928.
ii. Boy Twin Moir, born 1928, died 1928.
iii. Darlene June Moir.
16 iv. Evelyn Ruth Moir
v. Ellen Joan Moir.
vi. Joyce Elaine Moir.
16. Evelyn Ruth 13
Moir (Alma Clara Huwe 12
, Pauline Theresa Schneider 11
, Emma Wilhelmina Franz 10
,
SIMON Benjamin 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
). She married Grant Carlson.
Children of Evelyn Ruth Moir and Grant Carlson:
Simon Benjamin Franz Decendants
i. \Daughter\ Carlson. She married \Husband\ Unknown.
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Carl August Franz Decendants
17. Carl AUGUST 9
Frantz (Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
,
Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 25 Jun 1822, in Bucha, Weimar, Germany, 2
died 8 May 1896, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, buried 10 May 1896, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States. 39
Occupation: Barrel Maker (Cooper) & Farmer. Census: 12 Jul 1860, Herman Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. He married Wilhelmina "Louise" Henrietta Arnhoelter 41
30 Nov 1860, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 40
She was the daughter of
Johann Heinrich Arnhoelter and Wilhelmina (Mina) Winneke. Wilhelmina "Louise" Henrietta
Arnhoelter was born 18 Dec 1832, in Detmold, Lippe, Germany, died 20 Nov 1906, in Greenwood,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 42
Census records for Carl AUGUST Frantz and Wilhelmina "Louise"
Henrietta Arnhoelter: 9 Jun 1880, Franklin Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 43
Warrenty Deeds. Vol 52, Pg 390. Sold to Joseph Pfeiffer on 2 Apr 1883 for $950.00 E 1/2 SE 1/4
Section 19, Tn 16 - NR 22 E, Village of Franklin, Plat Village of Franklin.
Buried May 10, 1896, Town of Warner, Clark County, Wisconsin. Also known as August Carl Franz.
Carl August Franz Obituary (1896)
August Franz was born January 25, 1822 in Saxony Weimar, Germany. After his confirmation, he
learned the barrel making trade. A business he continued after leaving Germany and coming to
Sheboygan County, Franklin, Wis. He married Louise Arnhoelter in the year of 1860. Five children
were born to this union. August Karl, Minnie, William, Henry and Louise.
In the year of 1884, the Franz family arrived in Clark county, Warner Township. He bought land about
four and one half miles northwest of Greenwood, located near the German Reformed church, now called
Immanuel United Church of Christ, and became a farmer. He passed away May 8, 1896 at the age of
74. (From Leona Alberts, verbal to Allan Wessel)
Buried in the Reformed (Westside Cemetary) Cemetary
Children of Carl AUGUST Frantz and Wilhelmina "Louise" Henrietta Arnhoelter:
18 i. August Karl Franz, born 28 Oct 1861, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States,
died 1 Feb 1932, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 44
19 ii. Wiliminna (Minna) Franz, born 11 Jul 1863, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 3 May 1941, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States. 46
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Carl August Franz Decendants
iii. Anna Henrietta Franz, born 2 Sep 1866, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 14 Dec 1872, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan
Co., Wisconsin, United States. 47
20 iv. Carl Wilhelm Franz, born 25 Apr 1870, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 1 Jul 1933, in Marshfield, Wood County,
Wisconsin, United States.
21 v. Carl HEINRICH Franz, born 13 Oct 1873, in Franklin, Sheboygan, Wisconsin,
United States, 48,49,50,51
died 26 Jun 1949, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States. 52
vi. Baby Girl Franz, born 13 Oct 1873, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States, died
Oct 1873, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.
Letter from Mary K. Gunn, Jun 2001
22 vii. Anna Louise Franz, born 6 Dec 1875, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States,
died 11 Aug 1949, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 53
18. August Karl 10
Franz 54
(Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
,
Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 Oct 1861, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States, died 1 Feb
1932, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 44
He married Alvina Noah 54
8 Jan 1891. She was
the daughter of Johannes Frederick Ludwig Noah and Louise Charlotte Stradte. Alvina Noah was born
10 Dec 1871, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, 55
died 21 Jan 1939,
in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 56
Census: 1880, Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States; 43
1900, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 57
Census
records for August Karl Franz and Alvina Noah: 1 Jun 1905, Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States; 58,59
5 Jun 1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 60,61
4 Apr 1930, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 62,63
Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, Wisconsin (Also
known as The Mission House Church on County M & FF.) Farmed 4 1/2 miles NW of Greenwood,
Clark Co., WI. He also was a carpenter by trade. He built the second church of the Congregation which
is now called Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, WI. After the new brick church was built
the wooden church was used for Sunday school and vacation bible school.
August Karl Franz, the son of August and Louise (Arnholter) Franz, was born Oct. 28, 1861 in
Wisconsin. Jan. 8, 1891, he married Alwina, the daughter of Ludwig and Charlotte (Strate) Noah who
was born Dec. 10, 1871. She was also Wisconsin born. August and Alwina had seven children, five sons
and two daughters. The oldest six are pictured above. Their first born was a son, Friedrich August, who
arrived that fall, Oct. 27, 1891. He was christened two months later, Dec. 20, 1891 and confirmed at the
Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church, Apr. 13, 1916, when he was twenty-five years old. Dec. 17,
1893, their second son, Calvin was born. He was christened Feb. 11, 1894 and was confirmed the age of
fifteen, at an Easter service, Apr. 17, 1908. A third son, Adolf Ludwig, was born Mar. 10, 1896,
christened Apr. 26, 1896, and confirmed Mar. 25, 1910. Their first daughter, Alma Agnes, was born
Mar. 26, 1899, christened May 14, 1899, and confirmed Mar. 27, 1913, just one day after her fourteenth
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irthday. Otto Arthur was born in the depth of a Wisconsin winter, Jan. 17, 1903. He was christened as
springtime was about to arrive, Mar. 15, 1903. He was confirmed in the Christian faith, May 20, 1917.
The youngest son, Herold Gilbert, was born May 28, 1905, and was christened in the heat of the
summer, July 23, 1905. When he was twelve years old, he was also confirmed at Immanuel. The baby of
the family and second daughter, Leona Ruth, was born after the harvest, Sept. 28, 1911. Apr. 2, 1926,
she, like all of her siblings confessed her belief in God during a confirmation ceremony. Feb. 1, 1932,
August Karl Franz died and was buried in a hand dug grave, just East of the Church where he'd sung
many well-known hymns. Nearly seven years later, Jan. 21, 1939, Alwina was laid to rest beside him.
Obituary of August K. Franz
August K. Franz, oldest son of August and Louise Franz was born October 28th, 1861 in the Town of
Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He spent his childhood and early youth in and about the Town
of Herman. In 1881 Mr. Franz came to Clark County. Two years later in the spring of 1883, he went
back to that town returning again to Clark County in the fall of that year and making his home here
since.
On January 8, 1891, he was united in marriage with Alvina Noah. They settled on their present farm
where he resided until death. Beside farming he did carpenter work until 1905. Mr. Franz has been
ailing for about a year and a half and passed away at his home on Monday afternoon, February 1, 1932.
He leaves to morn his death, his widow, five sons, Fred, Adolph, Otto and Harold of Sidney, Montana;
Calvin of the Town of Longwood and two daughters, Alma (Mrs. Otto Fravert), Town of Warner and
Leona at home and five grand children. Besides these he leaves to mourn two brothers and two sisters,
William, Henry, Mrs. Frank Able, Greenwood, Wis. and Mrs. John Kppenhan of Appleton. One sister
preceded him in death.
Mr. Franz lived in this community for over 50 years. He was well known, enjoying a large circle of
friends and acquaintences.
Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed church at 2:00 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, Rev P. Franzmeier officating. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
Those from away who were here for the funeral were Adolph Franz of Sidney, Montana; Mr. and Mrs.
Simon Noah and two sons, of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. John Kippenhan of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Mattes of Thorp and Carl and Otto Arnhoelder of Sheboygan. (Copied from Newspaper clipping from
Arvilla Wessel Collection) 7/17/2000
Mrs. August Franz Obituary (1939)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Mrs. Alvina (Noah) Franz was born on December 10, 1871 in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin. At the age of two years she came with her parents to live in Clark County. She became a
member of the Immanuel Reformed Church by the rite of confirmation on April 18, 1896.
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On January 8, 1891 she was united in marriage with August Franz. They settled on a farm in the town
of Warner, which has since been her home. To this union seven children were born. Her husband
preceded her in death on February 1, 1932. Mrs. Franz was a member of the Ladies Aid and for many
terms supervised the cemetery work of the Ladies Aid. She was a kind and loving mother and devoted
to her home.
Mrs. Franz lived a very active life but her health began to fail about a year ago and her condition became
worse after a severe fall last spring. She entered St. Joseph's Hospital Tuesday, January 17. She was
called to her eternal reward Saturday evening, January 21, 1939 at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 11
days.
She leaves to mourn her death five sons and two daughters; Calvin of Owen, Wis; Fred, Adolph, Otto
and Harold of Sidney, Mont; Alma (Mrs. Otto Fravert) and Leona (Mrs. Alvin Albert) of Greenwood,
Wis. She also leaves to mourn nine grandchildren and two brothers, August Noah of Greenwood and
Simon Noah of Loyal, WIs.
During the funeral service at the church the choir sang the songs, "Nac Der Heimath sueszer Stiller" and
"Sweet Bye and Bye. The pallbearers were Albert Miller, Otto Wehrman, Gustaf Abel, Ed Schwarze,
Albert Schwartz, Ed Steiger. Those who had charge of the flowers were Leroy and Orlin Fravert, Ms.
Adolph Wendt, Mrs. Dave Churkey, Miss Elise Able, Miss Bernice Schwarze.
Friends and relatives from away who attended the service were; Fred Franz, Adolph Franz, Otto Franz,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Franz of Sidney, Montana; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Noah and sons George and
Rudolph of Loyal, Mrs. Carl Arnhoelter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Arnhoelter, Mrs. Jake Burchardt, Miss
Lydia Knoener, of Plymouth, John Kippenhan of Appleton; Miss Gilda Kippenhan, Mrs. Eberhardt of
Neillsvillle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burchardt of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Laube, Mrs. Dave Churkey of Owen; Mrs. Chas. Albert and sons, Arnold and Edward of Junction
City, Wis.
Funeral Services were held Thursday afternoon, January 26th, 1939 from the West Side Reformed
church with Rev. P. H. Franzmier officiating. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
Obit: Franz, Alvina (1871 1939) Posted By: Stan Date: Wednesday, 27
December 2006, at 8:19 a.m. Surnames: FRANZ NOAH FRAVERT ALBERT ----- Source: :
Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 01/24/1939 ----- Franz, Alvina (10 DEC 1871 21 JAN
1939) Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.) Funeral services were held this afternoon at Greenwood for Mrs.
August Franz, 67, who died Saturday night at 8 oclock at St. Josephs Hospital, Marshfield, where she
had been a patient since Jan. 16, receiving treatment for cancer. She had been in poor health since a fall
in May 1938. At 1:40 oclock the Rev. P.H. Franzmeier conducted the rites at the Franz home, four and
one-half miles northwest of Greenwood, and at 2 oclock he officiated at the services at the West Side
Immanuel Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Franz, nee Alvina
Noah, was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan Co., Dec. 10, 1871. When she was two years old she
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came to Greenwood, where she was married to August Franz Jan. 8, 1891. Mr. Franz preceded her in
death seven years ago. Surviving are five sons, Calvin Franz, Owen; and Fred, Adolph, Otto and Harold
Franz, all of Sidney, Mont.; two daughters, Mrs. Otto (Alma) Fravert and Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Albert,
both of Greenwood; eight grandchildren, and two brothers, August Noah, Greenwood, and Simon Noah,
Loyal. Adolph and Otto Franz have arrived from Montana to attend the funeral.
Children of August Karl Franz and Alvina Noah:
23 i. Frederick August Franz, born 27 Oct 1891, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 26 Jun 1970, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United
States. 64,65
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ii. Calvin Franz, 66
born 17 Dec 1893, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 67
bapt. 11 Feb 1894, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 24 Jan 1972, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 68,69
Census: 1900, Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States; 57
1905, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States; 58
1910, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 38
1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 60
He
married Meta Lena Decker 66
21 Sep 1921, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 70
She
was the daughter of Henry William Decker and Amelia Charlotte Buker. Meta
Lena Decker was born 2 Sep 1899, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 71
bapt. 5 Nov 1899, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Feb 1969, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 72
buried 27 Feb 1969, in West Side Cemetary,
Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
WW 1 Veteran. Farmed 1 1/2 miles SW of Longwood, Clark Co. He also was a
carpenter by trade. Retired in the City of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI. Listed as a
boarder with John Wendt on 1920 Census
---------Source: GREENWOOD LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 1/ /1972 ---------CALVIN FRANZ Greenwood
Calvin Franz, 78, a lifelong resident of the Greenwood, Clark County area, died at
10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 1972 at the Memorial Home at Neillsville, where he
had been a patient since June 16, 1971. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at
Immanuel United Church of Christ here, with the Rev. Pacifico Camarin, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be made in the West Side Cemetery. Here. Visitation may be
made at the Hill Funeral Home from Thursday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Friday at
the church. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside by members of the
Wallis-Hinker Post of the Greenwood American Legion. Mr. Franz was born Dec.
17, 1893 in the Town of Warner, and was married there Sept. 21, 1921 to Meta
Decker, who preceded him in death Feb. 23, 1969. After their marriage they farmed
near Greenwood, and in 1948 they moved to the city of Greenwood and had since
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made their home here. He was a World War I veteran, a member of Immanuel
United Church of Christ and the Wallis-Hinker Legion Post of Greenwood.
Survivors include two brothers, Otto Franz, Mesa, Ariz. and Harold Franz, Sidney,
Mont. and a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Albert, Greenwood. In addition to his wife,
he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers
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Internment in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Calvin Franz Obituary
Mrs. Calvin Franz, 69
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Greenwood - Mrs. Calvin Franz, 69, Greenwood, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield where she had been a patient since Dec 2.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel United Church of
Christ. The Rev. David Logue, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the
West Side cemetery,
Friends may call at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood from Wednesday
afternoon until 11 a.m. Thursday, and then at the church.
The former Meta Lena Decker was born Sept. 2, 1899, in the town of Warren and
was married there Sept. 21, 1921, to Calvin Franz. The couple operated a farm in
Greenwood until 1948, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. She was a
member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ; the Women's Guild of the
church; the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Neighborhood group.
Survivors include her husband; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Esther) Sievert, Minong; and
three brothers, Oscar Decker, Spencer; William and Arno Decker, both of
Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by a sister.
Marshfield News Hearld (1969)
Card of Thanks Thanks so much to the many wonderful friends, neighbors and
relatives for their kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my
dear wife, Meta. Special thanks to Rev. Logue and Rev. Myhrwold for their visits
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and prayers; to all who gave or sent flowers, cards and memorials; to those who
brought food; the Hill Funeral Home; the pallbearers; Mrs. Walter Schwarze, the
organist; the Immanuel Church Choir; to those who helped with the lunch and to all
who remembered me or assisted in any way. Words cannot express my deep
appreciation.
Calvin Franz
In Memoriam
A letter received by Calvin Franz from his Great Niece, Kathy Horrall, age 9,
Seattle, Washington.
Dear Uncle Calvin: Sorry that Aunt Meta died. I am very sad. You were like my
grandparents when I visited Wisconsin and I am going to miss my Wisconsin
Grandmother very much. I am so sorry.
Love, Kathy Horrall
Carl August Franz Decendants
P.S. I love you a lot.
iii. Adolph Ludwig Franz, 54
born 10 Mar 1896, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 26 Apr 1896, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 20 Jun 1967, in Portland,
Multnomah, Oregon, United States, buried 26 Jun 1967, in West Side Cemetary,
Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. Census: 1900, Warner
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 57
1910, Warner Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 38
1920, Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States. 60
Listed as a Veteran. Single, Farmed 20 miles NW of Sidney, Richland Co., MT
with his brother Frederick.
Adolph L. Franz Obituary (1967)
Adolph Ludwig Franz, son of the late August K. and Alvina Noah Franz was born
March 10, 1896, in the Town of Warner, Clark County. Here he grew to manhood
receiving his education in the Decker School and later became a cheesemaker in
this community.
He was called into the service of his country during World War I and served
overseas. On his return, he and his brother Fred took up farming at Sidney, Mont.
until July 1946 when he was stricken with a stroke that left him a wheel chair
patient for the rest of his life. He passed away at the Greenwood Nursing Home,
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Portland, Oregon, June 20, 1967. The body was brought to the Hill Funeral Home
where it lay in state from Sunday until Monday, June 26th, when it was taken to the
Immanuel United church of Christ. Services were held here at 2:00 p.m. Monday,
with Rev. David Logue officiating. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery.
Military rites were conducted by the Wallis-Hinker American Legion Post 238.
During the Service the church choir sang "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" and "Abide
with Me" accompanied by Mrs. Walter Schwarze at the Organ.
The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were Richard Acker, Lyle Verhulst,
Allen Fravert, Paul Franz, Leroy Fravert and Joe Horrall.
Mr. Franz, a single man is survived by four brothers, Fred and Harold, Sidney,
Mont; Calvin, Greenwood; Otto, Mesa, Arizona and a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona)
Albert, Greenwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mrs. Otto (Alma) Fravert.
Those from out of town who attended the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franz,
Harold Franz, Sidney, Mont.; Otto Franz, Mesa, Arizona; Mr. and Jrs. Joe Horrall
and family, Fargo, North Dakota; Miss Cilla Kippenhan, Neillsville; August
Kippenhan, Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Decker, Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wendt, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mrs. Selma Churkey, Owen; Miss
Joyce Albert, Lyle Bulgrin, Karl Franz, Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Verhulst,
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gray, Loyal; Paul Franz, Elk Mound; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Franz, Boulder Junction; and Mrs. Martha Kippenhan, Kenosha.
Greenwood Gleaner (1967) (From Leona Albert Collection)
Obituary of Adolph Franz 71
Carl August Franz Decendants
Adolph Ludwig Franz, 71, Portland, Ore. and formerly of Greenwood, died June 20
in the Greenwood Nursing Home, Portland, Ore. after a lingering illness. Funeral
services were held Monday, June 26, from Immanuel United Church in
Greenwood. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery. The Rev. David Logue
officated.
Mr. Franz was born March 10, 1896, in the town of Warner. He was the son of
August and Alvina (Noah) Franz. He received his education in the Decker school.
In 1917 he went to Montana, where he was engaged in farming.
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He was a veteran of World War I, and served overseas.
After the war, he farmed in the Sidney, Mont., area.
He suffered a stroke about 20 years ago and had been confined to Veterans
hospitals and nursing homes in Oregon since that time.
He is survived by four brothers, Fred and Harold of Sidney, Mont., Calvin of
Greenwood and Otto of Mesa, Ariz. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona)
Albert, Greenwood.
24 iv.
Paper Unkown (1967) (From Leona Albert Collection)
Alma Agnes Franz, born 26 Mar 1899, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Oct 1953, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States.
25 v. Otto Arthur Franz, born 17 Jan 1903, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, died 18 Jun 1991, in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. 73
26 vi. Harold Gilbert Franz, born 28 May 1905, in Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 74,75
died 31 Dec 1986, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United States. 64,76,77
27 vii. Leona Ruth Franz, born 28 Sep 1911, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 78
died 10 May 1997, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 69
19. Wiliminna (Minna) 10
Franz (Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 11 Jul 1863, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 3 May 1941, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, 46
buried in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 79
She married John
Nicholas Kippenhan 79
23 Mar 1887, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 80
He was the son of Johann
ADAM Kippenhan and Magdelena Richter. John Nicholas Kippenhan was born 6 Dec 1863, in
Washington, Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 12 Apr 1952, in Appleton, Washington County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45,81
buried in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States. Census: 1880, Wayne Township, Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. 43
Census
records for John Nicholas Kippenhan and Wiliminna (Minna) Franz: 22 Jun 1900, Mead Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 57
1905, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 58
1910, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 38
20 Jan 1920, Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 60
1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United
States. 62
Buried in the West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, WI. Confirmed 30 March 1877 at Immanuel
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, WI. (Also known as the Mission
House Church on County M & FF)
She was a great seamstress.
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Kippenhan History, narrated on tape in 1984 by Cilla Kippenhan and Lydia Kippenhan Wulf.
Transcribed in 1996 by Jean Wickesberg Sommers, whose mother was Emma Kippenhan Wickesberg.
These sisters were born in 1900, or shortly before.
Cilla Kippenhan speaking about "West of Greenwood, in Clark County, Wisconsin"
There wer only a few acres of cleared land when Dad and Mother Kippenhan came to live there. And
dad was constantly; always clearing from the forest. The large white pine logs, for which there was no
market, would be piled high and saturated with kerosene and burned. We enjoyed watching the flames
and sparks fly heavenward at night. The logs were green and burned a long time.
After dad had enough clearing to support some cows, sheep, hots, etc. he would go to work in the
logging camp during the winter, to be able to pay for the groceries during the year. Mother and the
children carried on the work at home. we often heard the wolves howl at night, and they came prowling
for our sheep. Mother and the boys would go out with a lantern and scare them away. As the years
went on, Dad, with the help of his family, was able to make a living on the farm.
We had milk, butter, meat, eggs. we also grew grain, which daddy took to the mill to have ground into
flour. Thus came our bread. When dady went hunting we had partridge, grouse, rabbit and venison
(deer). Quite a variety. Then we picked wild strawberries, rasberries, blackberries, blueberries,
elderberries and Jone berries. Such desserts! We had beehives, so our honey.
We attended Kippenhan school, so named because daddy donated the land so we could have a school.
we attended there first through eighth grade and then, for some of us, on to high school. we also
attended Sunday School every Sunday till noon. We walked three miles to Sunday School and back
home Sunday noon. Every Saturday for two years, during the fall and winter months we attended
confirmation class. On Palm Sunday, at the end of the two years, we had our examination before the
church members, to prove we were ready for church membership. On Easter Slunday, we partook of the
Elements of Holy Communion, and were then admitted as members of the church.
Our early religious experiences were reinforced by daily devotions led by our Father. On Sunday, if the
weather was inclement, Mother would have Sunday School with us in our home.
Thus our childhood environment on the farm."
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Christmas At the John Nicholas Kippenhan Home at Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin. (Cilla's
writing of a script for a tape Cilla, Lyd, and Emma (my mother) made. This script was found in Cilla's
papers by Jean Wicksberg Sommers, after Cilla passed away.)
"Christmas always brought a feeling of exhilaration, anticipation, and excitement. It started with
December 6th, St. Nicholas Day, (Jean's insert: St. Nick's Day was Grandpa John's birthday. Mother
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told me he was named Nicholas because he was born on December 6th), when we hung up our mittens
and were told if we were GOOD we'd find a piece of candy in our mitten, which we did. From then on
everything revolved around being GOOD.
One day between St. Nicholas and Christmas, Dad and Mother drove seven miles with horse and sleigh
to Greenwood to do the Christmas shopping. Money was scarce, so they had to plan carefully to buy a
gift for each of us (all thirteen). When they came home only the groceries were unloaded before dark.
After we had gone to bed they secretly hid the gifts until Christmas eve. During that time Dad also went
to the woods and brought home a beautiful Evergreen - sometimes dragging it several miles. Mother
was busy after we had gone to bed baking cut out cookies which she frosted and decorated with colored
sugar - some to be used to decorate the Christmas tree. We, the kids, strung popcorn, which was later
used by Khris Kingle to trim the tree.
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Emma's narration for the tape, written by Cilla:
The day before Christmas we got up early and several of the older girls were assigned to bake loaves
and loaves of stolen. After a good hearty meal at noon, came bath time in a large galvanized wash tub
placed on the kitchen floor. The reservoir of the old kitchen stove was filled with mater and many
kettles on top of the stove were also filled to assure that there was enough hot water for all of the baths.
The little ones had their bath first, and then up the line until everybody had their bath. Emma's Note:
There wasn't much time to soak and not much water to soak in. (Jean's Note: This is amusing, as after
we had an inside bathroom on our Spencer Road farm near Appleton, my Mother soaked and soaked, to
relax. Or she sat in front of the cook stove on a chair or in front of the furnace register on the living
room floor. She always was cold and ached a lot, with arthritis. It may have been a thyroid deficiency
too, as I have the same problem, so identified.)
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Lyd's narrative, written by Cilla:
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Later we had a hurried lunch, using some of the stolen, and then everybody scrambled into their Sunday
best to attend the Christmas eve program at church. Dad and the boys had prepared the sleigh box with
hay, hot bricks, and blankets, with two lanterns at the back. When we were ready to go, the horses with
their sleigh bells, were hitched to the sleigh and away we went. It was three miles to church. When we
arrived it was all lit up for the festivities and program in which we all had a part. There was a 20 foot
tree with decorations and candles, and packages piled under the tree for the children. Before the
program, four men with long poles came to the front and lit the candles. They also had four long poles
with wet clothes wrapped around the top to care for the candles and prevent a fire.
The children's program was interspersed with the children and the congregation singing Christmas
Carols. The church was packed to the hilt with parents and with children too young to take part in the
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program, sitting on their parents lap. After the program, every child received a brown paper bag with
nuts, cookies, candy and an apple. As we left the church, our horses that had been blanketed and hitched
to the post for about two hours, had frosted nostrils and were now raring to go home. After we reached
home, all the children went to bed.
Cilla's narrative again:
Mother and Dad and the older children decorated the tree and put the gifts under it. Then came the
surprises. In the early morning when we took our gifts to Mothers and Dad's bed they Ahh'd and Ohh'd
as though they had never seen them.
On Christmas morning Mother and Dad attended church. We, the children, stayed home and played
with the toys. At noon we served a scrumptious dinner, possibly venison, to about fifteen or more
people. After dinner the women did the dishes and the men went hunting.
On December 26 we celebrated second Christmas Day. It was then that our neighbors, the Smazels,
would come to our house. The candles on the tree were lit and we and the Smazel children had a
program all our own by reciting the parts we had at the church and at the public school program. After
the program Mr. Smazel and Dad would play Schafskopf (Sheepshead cards, only done in Wisconsin,
and mostly by Germans) and Mrs. Smazel and mother visit.
We, the children, would play games. Later refreshments were served. Then at New Years, the
Kippenhan Family would visit the Smazels and the program would be repeated. The next year we
would reverse the dates. We were very good friends. I, Cilla, still correspond with Edna Smazel.
(Jean's Note: My Mother talked about the Smazels a lot and also the Bohs.)
After the children were grown the folks moved to Appleton, and all the relatives that lived in Appleton
came to the Kippenhan home at 1315 So. Mason St. on Christmas Eve for Open House.
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Memories of Granfather
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"When I ate breakfast with Grandpa, at the kitchen table, he ate his breakfast cereal with a knife. He
always had puffed rice, the white stuff. He lined it up on his knife, like old Europeans lind up peas on a
knife to eat, and inserted that into his mouth. He only drank grape juice, no other kind. He did not
converse with me or anyone else during the entire meal, or hardly ever. He and I ate breakfast out of
beautiful old bowls that had fruit painted on the inside bottom, and gold edging around the top. They
probably were gifts from flour or sugar purchases years ago. There were three of these bowls left, and a
larger serving bowl when Cilla went to the nursing home that I am fortunate enough to have. Whenever
I look at them, I think of Grandpa and I eating breakfast together. Somehow Hilda or Cilla rarely sat
down to eat with us, maybe Hilda a bit more. They made themselves busy in the pantry. By Jean
(Wickesberg) Sommers.
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Reprinted with permission of Jean (Wickesberg) Sommers
News: Greenwood Gleaner (12 Apr 1906) Posted By: Arlene Peil

v. Helen Kippenhan, born 17 Mar 1894, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 14 May 1894, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 7 Dec 1931, in Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 45,84
buried in West Side Cemetary,
Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. She married Daniel Valentine
Collins 27 Dec 1921, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. 45
Daniel Valentine
Collins was born about 1892. Occupation: Executive with Sears and Roebuck,
about 1921.
Helen spoke and read German fluently. She enjoyed painting china - a popular
hobby during the 1920's. Between 1922 - 1931, Helen and her husband made their
home in Philadelphia.
\Helen was always ill. She'd had an appendix attack and couldn't get to the hospital
soon enough as the family lived out in the country. They had to take her with a
horse drawn wagon to another town (not Greenwood) to catch a train to Marshfield.
When she got to the hospital, her appendix had ruptured. The doctor did the best he
could but left a cyust or tumor on her uterus. As a result, she couldn't have
children. (As told by Lyda Wolf to Jean (Wicksburg) Sommers.
vi. August Adam Kippenhan, born 18 Jun 1895, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, 45
bapt. 11 Aug 1895, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 4 Dec 1981, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States. 45,85
Census: 19 Apr 1930, Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States.
August spoke and read German fluently. He was known as 'Augie' to family and
friends.
The following is a transcription of a letter that August Kippenhan wrote to his sister
Emma while serving in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was stationed at
Camp Mills (on Long Island), New York. It was the Labor Day weekend of 1918.
Sept. 3rd, 1918 Camp Mills Long Island, New York
Dear Sis Emma:
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How is the kid? I'm fine and dandy, and hope the same for you. (i) am still in
Camp Mills - have no idea how long we will stay here or not, or where we will go
from here. And I don't care because one place is just like the other in the Army.
Had a battalion parade yesterday and close order drill all day today but it isn't so
hard on me no more as it was. (I) feel better here too, nor I did at Camp Grant. (I)
guess them shots are starting work out of my system for the second one took me
pretty hard. we are sleeping in tents now. This is a funny country or rather funny
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weather. In the daytime it is pretty warm but in the evening the ocean breeze is
pretty fresh. I was talking with some of the fellows that live around here Sunday.
They say that this is the first company that stayed here over three or four days and I
don't believe that this place was selected for us if that wreck wouldnâ€t't have
happened. They say that they always closed this camp around the fifteenth, so if
that is the case we will stay here about two weeks yet, but nobody knows.
Well, we had payday today but those two days are spent going to camp. They beat
us out of that but we should worry. They certainly have all kinds of entertainments
in the Y.M.C.A. here. First, they had a couple of clowns here tonight and now they
are having a four-piece orchestra showing off from New York. Guess I will go out
on a pass tomorrow - spend some of my month's wages because they always say
what's the use of money if doesn't circulate. But believe me, it circulates here.
Well, you can't blame they boys - this life is only a short one so it might just as well
be a gay one. An Aug. is going to have it while he is out, and if he comes back he
will make up for it again , and if not he don't need it.
we had bayonet drill today. That is pretty hard on the muscles if you have a
nine-pound gun and a bayonet on the end of it hanging in your arms for about an
hour steady. Well, you said Pa thought I got skinny already since I came here.
Don't know whether I did or not but I know I am about four inches narrower around
the belt as I was when I came to Camp Grant. "Spose it naturally would take some
meat from a draft horse if you'd take him off from the wagon and put him on the
racetrack. I know it always did off Pa's Queen and I believe that she is tougher nor
I am. (I) was going to weigh down at the canteen tonight but the scale was out of
order so I couldn't. But after all we have no kicking because some of the
companies drill their men harder nor they do us. But Compnay "F" had to check
down to because most of their men were pretty near all in.
So you see we have no kicking. The Capt. came through this morning and gave our
sergeant orders to give us more rest. He said "give them more rest and when you
drill them, make them put more snap into it." Guess that is right to, always thought
I was slow buth they have some here that are a whole lot slower. Of course, they
have some that are a whole lot better but I am getting along fine since I got out of
the Depot Brigade, but that was a hellhole, right. I was tickled that the only left me
there a week. Well, has Chessy made up his mind yet whether he wants to work for
Uncle Sam yet or not? 'Spose it will be kind of hard for him to part with the old
Maxwell he's the boy for he's built for a pacer. Guess he won't talk so wise after he
has been here a couple of months. How is Oscar D. coming along? Does he
always run into the ditch yet at dad's gate, or has he changed his route by this time?
If you don't know, ask Cilla. "Spose she can tell you hare are the shindigs coming
around there. Do they still keep them going or not? How are the Socialists
coming? Do they still have their parties yet or not? 'Spose they do.
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Say, Em - met a feller from Withee here at the show last night. He said his name
was "Barns". He said he know Cilla well. Guest this all of this time as this show is
pretty interesting to night. Will tell you the rest if I come back. So bye bye from
your loving bro. - August Kippenhan.
Excuse all scribbling a mistakes for I am always in a hurry as you know, especially
when I am writing letters to get away from it, so bye bye. And tell everyone hellow
for me. Tell Hilda U.S. thought about more of the schoolmoms nor he did of the
boys. Yesterday was labor day and it surely was for us.
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August A. Kippenhan (By Herb Kippenhan Jr.)
August was a great deal like his father John Kippenhan in appearance, although
smaller in stature.
He served in World War I, and was the victim of a gas attach by the German forces.
He was transported back to the United States, where he partially recovered in a
military a military hospital in Philadelphia. His father made at least two trips to
Philadelphia, the first to visit his son, and the second to bring him home to
Wisconsin. When August's health improved, he resumed farming.
In addition to running the Kippenhan famr, August and his brother Carl also were
involved in raising and breaking horses. Their father John would journey west into
the Dakotas and purchase horses, and bring them back to Wisconsin. August and
carl would break and train the horses, and then they would be sold.
After his brother Carl's death in 1946, the Kippenhan farm was sold and August
moved to Appleton, Wisconsin. He moved in with his father and sisters on Mason
Street. (He helped take car of his Dad who was ill with prostrate cancer. By Jean
(Wickesberg) Sommers). He went to work for his brother Roland Kippenhan at
P.G. Miron Construction Company. He worked for the firm for many years as a
mason's laborer. He was probably seventy years of age when he retired.
August wasn't a large man, perhaps 5'8" and 155 pounds. But he'd done very
physical labor his entire adult life, and he was extremely strong. To shake hands
with him made you feel that you'd grabbed a coil of spring steel wire. He had a full
head of short, curly, hair. This was unlike most of his brothers (Ted, Art, Roland,
John) who were balding.
Apart from his work, August had tree princeiple interests. In no specific order, he
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and arguing. He also played a pretty fair game of
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shafskopf (a card game popular among Wisconsin's German Americans - a
common Kippenhan past time). If you didn't know August, his love of a good
verbal scrap could be intimidating. I know that I found it so as a young boy, when
we'd visit with he and his sisters at 1315 South Mason Street in Appleton,
Wisconsin. As I got a bit older, I realized that August just enjoyed the debate.
Then it was no longer a personal attack, but a war of wits.
==========
Greg Kippenhan, August's nephew, shared the following story me some years ago
(August 1997). Greg has worked for P.G. Miron ever since he graduated from high
school.
August worked as a mason's laborer afor the company. In the hot weather months,
he'd bring a six pack of beer to work and drop into his water barrel to keep it cool.
When he got thirsty, he'd pop the top off a beer and solve the problem. It was his
abit to mix a fresh batch of mortar just before the lunch break. That way, right after
lunch he could just add a little water, mix the 'mud' just a bit, and ease into the
afternoon of labor.
One day a couple of his co-workers snuck off during lunch and put a huge rock in
August's waiting batch of mortar. Augie finished lunch, went out and put some
water in his batch of mortar, and started to mix it up. C*L*U*N*K! He never said
a word to anyone. He just wheeled the batch of mortar, rock and all, to the edge of
the construction site. He dumped the mess out, and went back to mix a fresh batch
of mortar. No satisfaction was offered the pranksters.
(H.A. Kippenhan, Jr. & Jean (Wikesberg) Sommers) June, 2001
vii. Cilla Minna Kippenhan, born 7 Apr 1897, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, 45
bapt. 27 May 1897, died 16 Feb 1996, in Neenah, Winnebago,
Wisconsin, United States. 45,86,87
Occupation: Teacher, Mission School, Neillsville,
WI, from 1923 about 1968. 45
Sunburst Journal
Carl August Franz Decendants
"Miss Kippy" known for sprit of adventure, high ideals, profound caring, selfless
dedication.
"Sunburst was her heart, her soul, her life," says Rev. John McFadden of Appleton
First Congregational Church, who performed the funeral service for Cilla
Kippenhan. "She was the kind of woman" McFadden reflects "who we can
describe using the term 'saint; without feeling self-conscious.
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Long time co-worker and friend Mary Ann Bolton agrees, "She was a wonderful
person, an absolutely outstanding woman."
A graduate of Stevens Point Teacher's College, Cilla spent her first three years in
the classroom at Withee in Clark County. She traveled across the country to work
in Washington state for a year, then returned to the Midwest, where she tought
three years at Greenwood, Wisconsin.
Bolton says it was Cilla's sister Louise who talked her into coming to what was
then the Winnebago Indian School, "Blut she encouraged her not to stay", Bolton
recalls, because of the inherent financial hardships. Louise warned Cilla that she
might lose her pension.
However, the dedication that marked the life of Cilla Kippenhan was not
diminished by concerns of pensions - or any kind of financial hardship.
Rev. McFadden explains, " Cilla tought in an era when to be a teacher at the
Winnebago School was to live on campus." There were times, she told him, when
the whole staff went an entire year without being paid; room and board was their
only compensation.
Yet her accounts revealed a spirit of adventure in meeting the adversities of those
years. McFadden remembers her cheerfully describing a long period when mutton
from the federal government was the only available meat, although she admitted
that trying to creatively use it "wore a little thin."
Because of the respect and admiration she earned, her responsibilities often
included filling for the school founder Rev. Benjamin Stucki during his absence.
Files and personal recollections also credit her with serving as head matron and
director of housekeeping.
Bit it was as a teacher that she is most fondly remembered. Sande Sliwicki, a
former Winnebago Indian School student who no lives in Wausau, met "Miss
Kippy" in 1956. "She was very strict, demanding lady, but also very fair," Sliwicki
said.
A highlight in Silwicki's host of cherished memories about Miss Kippy involves a
question she once posed about personal appearance. "She always looked so nice,
her hair done, makeup and earrings," Siliwicki recalls. In childlike curiosity, I
looked up at her one day and asked, "Why do you always dress up?" Miss Kippy
responded, "Because child, if you ever introduce me to someone as your friend, I
want you to be proud of me."
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Cilla Kippenhan imparted her values through example. "What I admired and
appreciated most bout her was her commitment and dedication," Sliwicki says.
"She was totally devoted to us. Totally"! "And she always expected us to do our
best," Sliwicki remembers, "even if it was mopping a floor."
Sliwicki didn't forget Miss Kippy when she left Sunburst, and Miss Kippy didn't
forget her, either. Through the years, Miss Kippy stayed in touch with former
students by underwriting up to 50 monthly subscriptions for a devotional guide
called "The Upper Room". She continued the gifts until just four years ago.
Miss Kippy always had encouragement to offer and praise to lavish on her former
students. When Sliwicki returned to college as a mother of three to finish her
degree, Miss Kippy bolstered her efforts by telling her "Iv'e bragged about you."
Sliwicki confirms, "She always took pride in my accomplishments."
Miss Kippy's deep caring for her students continued long after they left Sunburst.
When Sliwicki's first husband committed suicide, Miss Kippy drove to Wausau to
be with her.
Sliwicki eventually remarried. She visted Miss Kippy in Appleton a few years ago,
taking along her family. "She made us a meal -- at age 92"! she exclaimed. At
home following the visit, Sliwicki was overcome by a profound sense of loneliness.
"Being in her home made me realize that that part of my life was a good part -sanctuary,
a home for me when my whole world had been torn apart. People at the
school gave up the promise of high-income careers for us. I called the moment I
ealked in the door to tell her how much she had meant to me through my life."
"She was a role model to me when I had no one," Sliwicki continues. "She will
always be special to me."
Rev. McFadden confirmed that Sunburst remained the center Cilla Kippenhan's
life, even after her retirement. He knows, for example, that she took money out of
her own back account to help tide Sunburst over during some of its more difficult
times. "Even the most committed and dedicated among us can't conceive of whit it
means to completely give of yourself the way she did," McFadden says.
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Cilla Kippenhan will long be remembered for her selfless dedication, her high
ideals, her deep caring -- a legacy to all whose lives she touched, and an example
for those who continue to support and carry on important work of helping children
at Sunburst.
Lydia Laura Kippenhan, born 24 Dec 1898, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 2 Dec 1992, in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United
States. 45
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31 ix. Emma Pauline Kippenhan, born 3 May 1900, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 29 Oct 1987, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin,
United States. 45,88
32 x. John (Jack) Henry Kippenhan, born 6 Apr 1902, in Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 10 Aug 1997, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States. 45
33 xi. Arthur Otto Kippenhan, born 6 Jan 1903, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 27 Jul 1989, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin,
United States. 45,89
xii. Carl Edwin Kippenhan, 90
born 13 May 1906, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45,91
bapt. 8 Jul 1906, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, 92
died 11 Oct 1946, in Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 45,93
Subject:Kippenhan, Carl (1906 - 1946) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan
Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com Surnames:KIPPENHAN HINTZ MEINHARDT
SIEVERT WOLF WICKESBURG Message: Source: GREENWOOD LIBRARY
SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 10/ /1946
KIPPENHAN FUNERAL HELD AT GREENWOOD REV. KLINGEBERGER
OFFICIATES AT SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON Greenwood Funeral
services for Carl Kippenhan, 40, who died Friday, Oct. 11, 1946, at 9 a.m. at
Mendota Hospital, where he had been taken two days earlier, were held at the
Schiller Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and at West Side
Reformed Church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J.C. Klingeberger officiated and interment
was made in the church cemetery. During the service the junior choir, accompanied
by Mrs. J.C. Klingeberger, sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Ivory Palaces .
Pallbearers were Arnold Decker, Lester Frank, Joseph Boe, Gilbert Abel, and
Adolph Abel, Greenwood, and Arthur Kuester, Thorp. Flowers were carried by
four nieces, Mrs. Roland Hintz, Milwaukee Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt, Owen Miss
Rosa Kippenhan, Milwaukee and Mrs. Max Sievert. Carl Kippenhan, son of John
and Minna (Franz) Kippenhan, was born in the Town of Mead, Clark County,
northwest of Greenwood, May 13, 1906, and was baptized and confirmed as a
member of Immanuel (West Side) Evangelical and Reformed Church, Greenwood.
Mr. Kippenhan, whose death was caused by bronchial pneumonia and a heart
ailment, had operated the Moberg farm, east of Greenwood, until recently. He is
survived by his aged father, John Kippenhan, Appleton, and the following brothers
and sisters: Hilda Kippenhan, Appleton Louise Kippenhan, Balck River Falls Cilla
Kippenhan, Neillsville Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wolf, Publo, Colo. Mrs. Herbert
(Emma) Wickesburg, Appleton John Kippenhan Jr., Appleton Arthur Kippenhan,
Loyal Roland Kippenhan Appleton and Theodore, August, and Edward Kippenhan,
Greenwood. Those from away who attended the funeral were his father, John
Kippenhan, Appleton Miss Louis Kippenhan, Black River Falls Miss Hilda
Kippenhan, Appleton (The rest of my copy was cut off)
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34 xiii. Roland Calvin Kippenhan, born 9 Jun 1908, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 29 Jun 1991, in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin,
United States. 45
20. Carl Wilhelm 10
Franz 94
(Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
,
Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 25 Apr 1870, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States, died 1 Jul 1933, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. He married
Anna Decker 94
18 Jul 1899, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 95
She was the daughter of Herman
Adolph Heinrich (Henry) Decker and Justine Sofie Wilhelmine Schwarze. Anna Decker was born 18 Jul
1870, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 1 May 1934, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. Census records for Carl Wilhelm Franz and Anna Decker: 9 Jun 1900, Warner
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 96
1 Jun 1905, Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States. 97
Obituary for Carl William Franz (1933)
Wm. Franz was born on April 25, 1870 in Franklin, Sheboygan County, WI. In his early youth he came
with his parents, August and Louise Franz, to Clark County. In 1884 he became a member of the
Immanuel's Reformed church by the rite of confirmation. On July 18, 1899 he was united in marriage
with Anna Decker. To this union nine children were born. Mr. Franz has been ailing for a number of
years but he became seriously ill last Wednesday and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield
for Treatment. He was called to his final reward Friday evening at 10 O'clock. Bright's disease causes
his death. He reached an age of 62 years, 2 months and 6 days.
Those who mourn his death are his widow, five sons, Carl and August at home, Ferdinand and Albert at
Greenwood and Wm. Jr., at Loyal; three daughters, Mrs. Alfred Gray of Loyal, Mrs. Ernest Elmer of
Greenwood and Sophie at the Clark County Hospital. Mr. Franz also leaves four grandchildren; one
brother Henry and two sisters, Mrs. John Kippenhan and Mrs. Frank Able. One Daughter and
grandchild preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Immanuel Reformed Church on West Side, Rev.
Paul Franzmier officiating. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
Those from away who attended the funeral were; Mrs. John Kippnhan and son of Appleton; Wm.
Knoener, Gus. Arnhoelter, Ida Decker, Gilbert and Hilda Stoelting, all of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip Mattes of Thorp; Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Burchardt of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Laube of Chetek
and Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Elmer of Cudahy, WI.
Mrs. Anna Franz Passes Away
Carl August Franz Decendants
Anna Decker Franz, daughter of Henry and Sophie Decker, was born on July 18th, 1870, in the town of
Warner on the Decker farm which is now known as the Wm. Goeke farm and died after a prolonged
illness at the home of her daughter Bertha, May 1, 1934 at 5:45 P.M.
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Mrs. Franz was the first white child to be born in the West Side settlement. She was baptized September
18, 1873 and later confirmed, always being a member of the Reformed Church. On July 18, 1899, she
was united in marriage with Wm. C. Franz, who preceded her in death nearly two years ago. A little
daughter Lydia and one grandson also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Franz leaves to mourn her death five sons, Karl, Albert, William, Ferdinand and August; and three
daughters, Bertha (Mrs. Ernest Elmer) of Greenwood; Clara (Mrs. Alfred Gray) of Loyal and Sophie of
Owen, four grandchildren, Thomas and Lester Elmer and Kenneth and Laverne Gray, two sisters, Mrs.
Henry Franz and Mrs. John Abel of Greenwood, four brothers, Louis of Girard, Mont; Alfred of Passaic,
Wyoming; Arthur of Sayle, Montana; Gustave of Snohomish, Washington.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the West Side Reformed church, Rev. Franzmeier
officiating. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery.
Those from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Arnhoelter, Karl Arnhoelter, Lillian
and Arnold Stoelting of Plymouth, Mrs. John Kippenhan of Appleton, Cilla Kippenhan of Neillsville
and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burkhardt of Stratford.
Children of Carl Wilhelm Franz and Anna Decker:
Carl August Franz Decendants
35 i. Carl (Karl) William Franz, born 7 Nov 1899, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 25 Jul 1987, in Marshfield, Wood County,
Wisconsin. 98
ii. Lydia Franz, born 25 Nov 1900, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 99
bapt. 25 Dec 1900, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 10 Feb 1907, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 100
buried in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States.
36 iii. Albert Henry Franz, born 19 Mar 1902, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 101
died 21 Oct 1974, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States. 102
37 iv. Clara Franz, born 29 Mar 1903, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, died 29 Sep 1981, in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
38 v. Bertha Franz, born 26 May 1904, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 103
died 3 Apr 1995, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
vi. William A. Franz, born 16 Aug 1905, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 104
bapt. 1
Oct 1905, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin,
United States, died 2 Jun 1972, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. He
married Dorthy Markee. She was the daughter of Charles Markee and Bertha Dix.
Dorthy Markee was born 5 Sep 1918, in Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States, died
1 Apr 1979, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 105
vii. Anna Franz, born 12 Jan 1907, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 106,107
died 1 May 1932.
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viii. Sophie Franz, born 12 Jan 1907, bapt. 1 Apr 1907, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 24 Jan 2004, in Owen,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Obituary of Sophie Franz
Sophie Franz, 97, Greenwood, died Saturday, January 24, 2004, at the Clark
County Health Care Center, Owen. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m.,
Tuesday, Jan 27, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenwood.
The Rev. Mark Schwinn officated.
Sophie Franz was born on Jan 12, 1907 in rural Greenwood, to William C. and
Anna (Decker) Franz. She was raised northeast of Greenwood, and educated at the
Braun Settlement School. She worked in Milwaukee for a few years as a
housekeeper. She had been at the Clark County Care Center for 75 years due to
illness.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters, and five bruthers.
Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, assisted the family with arrangements.
ix. Ferdinand Frederick Franz, 108
born 26 Oct 1908, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 109
bapt. 26 Dec 1908, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Sep 1990, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farming and
Cheesemaker.
Ferdinand (Fritz) Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
Ferinand (Fritz) Franz, 81, Greenwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990, at the
Veterans Home, King. funeral services were held Friday, Sept 14, 1990, at 11 a.m.
at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. Full military rites were performed by the
Greenwood American Legion. Rev. John Tschudy officated and burial was in
Westside Cemetery, Relatives served as pallbearers. Ferdinand Franz was born Oct
26, 1908, in the twon of Warner, to William and Anna (nee Decker) Franz. He
received his education at Braun Settlement schools. He farmed in his younger
years and later worked for Stewart and Wuetrich cheese factores. He then retired
and resided in Greenwood. He has been a resient at King since July. He was a
World War II veteran and a member of the Greenwood American Legion.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Elmer, Greenwood; and Sophia Franz,
Owen.
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He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Rinka Funeral
Home handled the arrangements.
39 x. August Gustave Franz, born 4 Aug 1912, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 110
died Jun 1986, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
21. Carl HEINRICH 10
Franz 48,49,50,51,111,112,113,114,115
(Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 13 Oct 1873, in Franklin, Sheboygan,
Wisconsin, United States, 48,49,50,51
bapt. 17 Jul 1883, in Town of Warner, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States, died 26 Jun 1949, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 52
buried in West Side
Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Carpenter and farmer,
1898; Carpenter and farmer. He married Augusta Matilda Decker 116
13 Apr 1898, in Reformed Church,
Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States. 117
She was the daughter of Herman Adolph
Heinrich (Henry) Decker and Justine Sofie Wilhelmine Schwarze. Augusta Matilda Decker was born 4
Nov 1878, in Town of Warner, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States, 118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125
bapt. 4 May 1879, in Town of Warner, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States,
died 1 Sep 1953, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. 126
Occupation: Housewife, 1898. Census
records for Carl HEINRICH Franz and Augusta Matilda Decker: 9 Jun 1900, Warner Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States; 50,127
1 Jun 1905, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 48,128
6 Jun 1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 51,129
4 Apr 1930,
Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 62,130
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary:
Carl August Franz Decendants
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, Greenwood, Route 4 observed their golden wedding anniversary Sunday,
April 11, 1948 with an open house from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the home of their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, Greenwood, Route 4.
The couple greeted 186 guests dring the day. The supper table was centered with a four-tiered cake
baked by Mrs. Alfred Schwarze and topped with a golden horseshoe. The anniversary theme was also
carried out in the gold leaf favors given the guests and the corsage worn by Mrs. Franz. She and her
husband received numerous gifts and a bouquet of flowers from the West Side ladies aid Society. Songs
were sung by the senior choir with Mrs. Otto Fravert as organist.
The former Augusta Decker, daughter of the lage Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker, was born in Greenwood,
Nov 4, 1879. Mr. Franz, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, was born in Franklin on Oct 13,
1873, and came to this city when he was 11 years old. Both were confirmed at the West Side Reformed
church and married in 1898 by the Rev. John Schmalz.
Mr. Franz had been employed as a carpenter for nine years previous to his marriage. After the wedding
he purchased his parents' farm, where the couple resided until Mr. Franz retired three years ago. They
are now making their home with the Bolfs.
The Franz's have 10 children, all of whom were present for the occasion except Emil, who lives at
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Quietus, Mont, and Theodore, whose home is in McMinnville, Ore. They also have 16 grandchildren.
Two sons, Oscar and Edwin, live in Greenwood and a third, Leondo, resides at Owen. Their daughters
are Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, and Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey,
Owen; Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, Greenwood.
Out of town guests who attended the celebration were: A. Wachsmuth and son, Gilman; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Laube and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Londo Franz and Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Churkey and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charles churkey, Mr. and Mrs. Don
Churkey and son, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prepeluh, Misses Vivian and Evelyn
Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Prepeluh and son, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franz and son, Mr. and Mrs. Emil
Pieper, Mr and Mrs. Edward Potocnik, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Bublitz and Burton Churkey, all of Owen;
John Kippenhan and daughter Mrs. Herbert Wichesberg and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kippenhan and son,
Apleton; Miss Louise Kippenhan, Black River Falls; Miss Cilla Kippenhan, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Loberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thane Karnitz and family, Miss Gretchen Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Art
Meinholdt, Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and daughter, Neillsville; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gray, Frank Able,
Willard; Mr. and Mrs. and daughter, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Laube, Colby; Mr. and mrs. Adolph Wendt and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wendt, Owen; Mr and Mrs. Wm
Burkhardt and son, Stratford.
The Gleaner joins their many local in extending congratulations and best wishes for many more years of
happy wedded life.
Henry Franz Obituary (1949)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Henry Franz, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, was born in Franklin, (Sheboygan Co.) Wis. on
October 13, 1873 and came to Greenwood when he was 11 years old. He was a carpenter before his
marriage. In April 1898, he was united in marriage to Augusta Decker and they settled on a farm 4 1/2
miles northwest of Greenwood and lived there until 1945 when he retired from farming and has been
residng with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf.
At one time he held the office of assessor, and was a member of the Warner Town Board. He helped
construct the West Side Church and schoolhouse. Surviving besides his widow are 10 children, Mrs.
Henry (Minnie) Laube, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, and Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey, all of Owen;
Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessle and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, Greenwood; Theodore, McMinnville,
Oreg.; Emil, Quietus, Mont.; and Oscar, Edwin and Leondo, all of Greenwood. Other survivors are 17
grandchildren a great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Abel, Willard. Two borthers, August and
Wm., and a sister, Mrs. Kippenhand, proceded him in death . The Franzes had observed their golden
wedding anniversary in 1948.
Mr. Franz passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf on Sunday,
June 26, 1949. He has been in poor health since he suffered a stroke in March.
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The body lay in state at the Schiller Funeral Home until Wednesday afternoon when it was taken to the
Bolf Home. Funeral services will be held at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church on
Thursday, June 30, with the Rev. J. C. Klingeberger officiating. He will be laid to rest in the West Side
Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Ed Osborn, Walter Schwarze, Alvin Brick, Norman Geisler, Guy Richmond and
James Maricle. The flower girls will be Eldora Reineking, Gladys Kuester, Alice Franz and Marcella
Abel.
Attending Funeral Those from away who attended the funeral of Henry Franz were Mr. Fred Fravert,
Loyal; Mrs. Ralph Dusso, Mrs. Fred Kuester, Mr. and mrs. Alfred Gray, Loyal; Miss Eleanore
Schwarze, Highland Park, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Laube and family, Colby; Miss Cilla Kippenhan,
Neillsville; Miss Louisa Kippenhan, Black River Falls; Mr. John Kippenhan, Mrs. Herbert Wichleburg,
Apleton; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Laube, Mrs. Frank Otrin, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Bublitz, Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Churkey, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph wendt, all of Owen; Mr. Karl Franz,
Granton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Meinholdt and Louie Meinholdt, Neillsville; Mr. Oscar Wehrman, Loyal;
Raymond Brick, Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Karnitz and family of Neillsville.
Subject: Franz, Henry (1873 - 1949)
Posted by: Stan
Email: Posted4U@Charter.net
Surnames: FRANZ BOLF DECKER
Henry Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
---------Source: GREENWOOD LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION MARSHFIELD NEWS
HERALD 7/ /1949 ---------HENRY FRANZ, 76, DIES SUNDAY ---------SERVICES TO BE HELD
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Greenwood Henry Franz, 76, Route 4, Greenwood, Clark County, died Sunday, June 27, 1949 at the
home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, after having been in poor health since
suffering a stroke in March. He had been confined to his bed since that time.
Funeral services are planned tentatively for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the West Side Evangelical and
Reformed Church, the Rev. J.C. Klingeberger officiating. Interment will take place in West Side
Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Schiller funeral Home until Wednesday afternoon, when it will be taken
to the Bolf home. Mr. Franz, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, was born in Franklin Oct. 13,
1873, and came to Greenwood when he was 11 years old. He was a carpenter before his marriage April
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13, 1898, to Augusta Decker at Greenwood, and after his marriage settled on a farm 4 miles northwest
of Greenwood.
He retired from farming four years ago and has been making his home with the Bolf family since that
time. At one time he held the office of assessor and was a member of the Warner Town Board. He
helped construct the West Side Church and school house.
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Al Wessel has Baptisimal Certificate - In German. Birth Date listed on certificate is Nov 4, 1878
---------Franz, Augusta (1879-1953)
GREENWOOD, CLARK COUNTY Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Franz, 74, a lifelong resident of
this area who died at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1953 in St. Joseph s Hospital, Marshfield, will be held at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, and at 2 p.m. in the West Side Evangelical and
Reformed Church.
The Rev. Charles Koch will officiate and burial will be made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Franz
had been a patient at the hospital for 10 days, and had been in poor health since an operation last June.
The body is reposing at the Schiller Funeral Home. This evening it will be taken to the Bolf home.
Mrs. Franz, the former Augusta Decker, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker, was born in
Greenwood Nov. 4, 1879. Her marriage to Henry Franz took place April 13, 1898, in the West Side
Church, where she was also confirmed. They operated a farm 4 miles northwest of the city until they
retired seven years ago. Since that time they had made their home with their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Bolf. Mr. Franz died in 1949.
She is survived by five sons, Emil, Montana Theodore, McMinnville, Ore., and Oscar, Edwin and
Leondo, Greenwood five daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, and
Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey, Owen, Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel, and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf,
Greenwood 19 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren and a brother, Alfred Decker, Coeur d Alene,
Idaho.
Three sisters and five brothers also preceded her in death. The pallbearers were Alvin Brick, Walter
Schwarze, Orlin Schwarze, Guy Richmond, Ewald Schwarze, Norman Geisler.
-- MERGED NOTE ------------
Carl August Franz Decendants
Al Wessel has Baptisimal Certificate - In German. Birth Date listed on certificate is Nov 4, 1878
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---------Franz, Augusta (1879-1953)
GREENWOOD, CLARK COUNTY Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Franz, 74, a lifelong resident of
this area who died at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1953 in St. Joseph s Hospital, Marshfield, will be held at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, and at 2 p.m. in the West Side Evangelical and
Reformed Church.
The Rev. Charles Koch will officiate and burial will be made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Franz
had been a patient at the hospital for 10 days, and had been in poor health since an operation last June.
The body is reposing at the Schiller Funeral Home. This evening it will be taken to the Bolf home.
Mrs. Franz, the former Augusta Decker, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker, was born in
Greenwood Nov. 4, 1879. Her marriage to Henry Franz took place April 13, 1898, in the West Side
Church, where she was also confirmed. They operated a farm 4 miles northwest of the city until they
retired seven years ago. Since that time they had made their home with their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Bolf. Mr. Franz died in 1949.
She is survived by five sons, Emil, Montana Theodore, McMinnville, Ore., and Oscar, Edwin and
Leondo, Greenwood five daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, and
Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey, Owen, Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel, and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf,
Greenwood 19 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren and a brother, Alfred Decker, Coeur d Alene,
Idaho.
Three sisters and five brothers also preceded her in death. The pallbearers were Alvin Brick, Walter
Schwarze, Orlin Schwarze, Guy Richmond, Ewald Schwarze, Norman Geisler.
Children of Carl HEINRICH Franz and Augusta Matilda Decker:
40 i. Martha Louise Franz, born 20 Apr 1903, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, 131
died 14 Oct 1981, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.
41 ii. Minna Sophia Franz, born 20 Apr 1903, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 132
died 9 Sep 1985, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.
iii. Theodore Henry Franz, born 12 Jun 1905, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, 133
bapt. 23 Jul 1905, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 14 Mar 1974, in Reedsville, Oregon,
United States, buried 18 Mar 1974, in Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland,
Multnomah, Oregon, United States. He married Jane (Babe) Haltenhoff 19 Aug
1933, in Livingston, Park, Montana, United States. She was the daughter of
William Haltenhoff and Theresa Kroger. Jane (Babe) Haltenhoff was born 22 Sep
1903, in Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States, died 4 Jan 1991, in
Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, United States.
"Goldendale" is liked by Men
Carl August Franz Decendants
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Carl August Franz Decendants
A deal has been closed by Edward Abeling wherein the Frank Saxton 400 acre
ranch in the Spring Creek section was sold to Haltenhof and Franz (Ted). The
purchasers are Montana cattlemen from near Miles City and have spent the past
eighteen months seeing a desireable location in various parts of Idaho, Oregon and
Washington.
The new owners took possession of the ranch last Satuday. They intend to stock it
with purebred cattle and sheep for which the farm is particularly well adapted. this
ranch is generally considered the best place in that locality. This is the biggest cash
deal made in the Klickitat Valley for some time.
Franz, a son-ion-law of Halltenhof has looked at farms all over Oregon and in
various parts of Wshington. He said: "After viewing all of the farm territory in
Oregon and Washingotn, I felt that Goldendale and Vicity held the greatest
opportunity for development."
The above was taken from a Washington paper. Theodroe Franze is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Franz of the West Side.
Theodore H. Franz Obituary (1974)
Greenwood - Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday (March 18) at the Fuiten
Mortuary Chapel in Hillsboro, Ore. for Theodore H. Franz, 68, of Aloha, Ore.
formerly of Greenwood, who died Thursday, Marcxh 14, at his home. Death was
attributed to a heart condition.
Officiating at the Monday service was the Rev. Eugene Sabin, Pastor of the Cedar
Hills Christian Church. Mr. Franz was a native of Greenwood, where he was born
June 12, 1905. He spent all of his early life and received his education at
Greenwood and as a young man went to Montana.
He was married to the former Jane Halstenhoff in Montana, and they later lived at
Goldendale, Wash., before moving to Oregon in 1933. They first lived at
McMinnville, Ore., for a number of years and then since 1953 at Aloha.
Mr. Franz was a retired farmer and nurseryman and had been working part time at
the Daybreak Nursery at Cornelius, Ore. Survivors include his wife; three brothers,
Oscar Franz, Land O'Lakes, Edwin Franz, North Dakota, and Leondo Franz,
Wisconsi Rapids; and five sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, Mrs. Henry
(Minne) Laube and Mrs. Selma Churkey, all of Owen, and Mrs. Harold (Arvilla)
Horn and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, both of Greenwood.
Funeral Home is Bronleewe-Bass Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1396, Hillsboro,
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Oregon 97123. Babe purchased a lot in Valley Dale Cemetary in January of 1975.
In 2007 (I think) the funeral home was re-named Fir Lawn Mortuary.
iv. Emil August Franz, born 22 Jan 1908, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 134
bapt. 15 Mar 1908, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Feb 1965, in Sheridan,
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, buried 8 Nov 1965, in Little Bighorn
Battlefield National Cemetery, Crow Agency, Big Horn Co., Montana, United
States. 135,136
Occupation: Road and Dam Construction. Census: 12 Apr 1930, School
District No. 65, Powder River County, Montana, United States. 137
Warner Immanuel UCC Confirmation Class (1922)
Surnames: ABEL BRICK BUKER DECKER ERZINGER FRANZ HAASE
HORN HUMKE KUESTER MEINHART MEINHOLDT MILLER MUELLER
NOAH SCHLINGSOG SCHWARZE STACY VOLLRATH WEHRMAN
WESSEL
Warner Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Confirmation Class (1922)
The church records list the following members from the confirmation class in 1922:
Marie Meinhart, Lelah Humke, Martha Mueller, Sophie Franz, Lillie Decker,
Esther Decker, Mina Wehrman, Mabel Schlingsog, Lydia Wessel, Irene Humke,
Emma Noah, Laura Mueller, Rose Haase, Alvin Stacy, Walter Buker, Phillip
Vollrath, Albert Abel, Oscar Meinholdt, Eddie Kuester, Emil Franz, Theodore
Abel, Alvin Schwarze, Richard Schwarze, Rudolph Erzinger Raymond Brick.
Emil Franz Obituary (1965)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Emil Franz, 58, Dies Suddenly in Wyoming
Emil A. Franz died suddenly on November 2 at Sheridan, Wyo. at the age of 58, he
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz. Service were held November 8
at 11 a.m. at the Champion Funeral Home with the Sheridan Elk's Lodge
officiating. Grave sie rites at 2 p.m. with VFW officiating. Burial was in the
Custer National cemetery.
Mr. Wm. Douglas sang "Beyond the sunset; and "iIn the Garden" accompanied by
Jack Shield at the organ. Pallbearers were Walter Bales, Mac Powell, Dave Kraft,
Jack Flitches, Charles Kraft and Fred Yankee Jr.
Mr. Emil Franz was born at Greenwood, WIs. and for many years worked as a
rancher and dirt contractor in the Otter, Montana area.
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42 v.
He served in the navy in World War II. Survivors include four brothers, Edwin,
Oscar, Leondo of Greenwood, Wis., and Theodore of Aloha, Ore. Five sisters Mrs.
Harvey (Martha) Schwarze; Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, Mrs. Selma Churkey of
Owen, Wis., Mrs. Michael (Meta) Bolf, Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel, of
Greenwood, Wis. He was proceeded in death by his parents and one infant
sister.lAmong those from out of town attending the service were Mrs. Olga
Reiniking, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Franz, Oscar Franz, Mrs. Mike Bolf, Mrs. Theo.
Wessel of greenwood, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mrs. Henry Laube,
Mrs. Selma Churkey, owne, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schwarze, New Castle,
Wyo.; also friends and relatives of the surrounding area.
Oscar Adolph Franz, born 5 Oct 1909, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 138
died 22 Dec 1978, in Land O' Lakes, Vilas, Wisconsin, United States.
vi. Baby Girl Franz, 139
born 21 Feb 1910, in Town of Warner, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Feb 1910, in Town of Warner, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States. 140
43 vii. Selma Arvilla Franz, born 9 Jan 1912, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 141
died 26 Oct 1982, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.
44 viii. Arvilla Esther Franz, born 6 Sep 1913, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 142,143,144
died 27 Jul 1991, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States. 144,145
45 ix. Edwin Otto Franz, born 9 May 1915, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, died 11 May 1975, in Hazen, Mercer, North Dakota, United States.
46 x. Leondo Fred Franz, born 9 Feb 1917, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 146
died 1 Mar 2003, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.
47 xi. Meta Leona Franz, born 3 Jul 1919, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 147
died 27 Nov 2000, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
22. Anna Louise 10
Franz 148,149
(Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Dec 1875, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States, died 11
Aug 1949, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 53
She married Frank J. Heinrich Abel 148
29
Sep 1897, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 150
He was the son of Franz (Frank) Friedrich Abel and
Caroline Christine Dachler. Frank J. Heinrich Abel was born 1 Jan 1874, died 29 Jun 1953. 151,152
Obit: Abel, Louisa (1875 ? 1949) Poster: Stan Email: posted4u@charter.net
Surnames: ABEL FRANZ LAUBE ELMER WENDT
----- Source: : Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 08/??/1949
----- Abel, Louisa (6 DEC 1875 ? 11 AUG 1949)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.) ? Mrs. Frank H. Abel, 73, a resident of Greenwood for 67 years, died
yesterday morning about 6:10 o?clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
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Laube, in Colby. She had been visiting there for the last week.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in her home, 5 ? miles southwest of Greenwood, and
at West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church at 2 p.m. The Rev. J.C. Klingeberger will officiate.
The body will lie in state at the Schiller Funeral Home until Sunday morning. Burial will be made in the
West Side Cemetery.
Mrs. Abel, the former Louisa Franz, was born Dec. 6, 1875, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. August Franz. She married Frank Abel Sept. 29, 1897. They observed their golden wedding
anniversary in 1947.
Following their marriage the couple moved to their present home and have lived there ever since. Her
husband survives her.
Also surviving Mrs. Abel are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Carl (Laura) Laube, Colby; Mrs.
Walter (Ella) Elmer, Milwaukee; Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, Owen; and Otto and Adolph Abel, both
of Greenwood. Two sons died in infancy. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren. One sister and three
brothers preceded her in death.
Obit: Abel, Louisa #2 (1875 ? 1949) Poster: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon Email: eldolken@potc.net
Surnames: Abel, Franz, Laube, Elmer, Wendt
Carl August Franz Decendants
---Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) August 18, 1949
---Abel, Louisa (6 December 1875 ? 11 August 1949)
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Abel, 67, were held Monday from the West Side Reformed Church,
Greenwood. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. She died Thursday at the home of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Laube, in Colby.
Mrs. Abel, the former Louisa Franz, was born on December 6, 1875, in Sheboygan. The daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, she married Frank Abel September 29, 1897. They observed their
golden wedding in 1947. They have resided in Greenwood since their marriage, Mr. Abel survives.
Also surviving are three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Carl (Laura) Laube of Colby; Mrs. Walter (Ella)
Elmer of Milwaukee; Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt of Owen; and Otto and Adolph of Greenwood.
Seventeen grandchildren also survive.
BioA: Abel, Frank & Louisa (Gold 1947) Posted By: Stan Date: Friday, 5 January 2007, at 2:56 p.m.
Surnames: ABEL FRANZ LAUBE ELMER WENDT ----- Source: : Marshfield News Herald
(Marshfield, Wis.) 10/??/1947 ----- Abel, Frank & Louisa (Gold 30 SEP 1947) Greenwood (Clark Co.,
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Wis.) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Abel, Sunday afternoon and evening, in observance of their golden wedding
anniversary.. The Rev. J.C. Klingeberger of West Side Reformed Church, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.),
offered prayer at dinner served to 115 relatives and friends of the couple. Mrs. Abel, the former Louisa
Franz, was born Dec. 6, 1876, at Sheboygan. She moved to Greenwood with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
August Franz when she was 6 years of age. Frank Abel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Abel Sr., Jan. 1,
1874 at West Bend. The family moved to Greenwood shortly afterwards. Mr. and Mrs. Abel were
married at the home of the latters parents in the Town of Warner, Sept. 30, 1897. The Rev. John
Schmalz read the service. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, Greenwood, who attended the couple, were
present at the golden wedding observance Sunday. The Abels moved to their present home after their
marriage and have lived there ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Abel have five children, all of whom attended
the reception. All of their grandchildren except one, Walter Elmer Jr., Milwaukee, were present. The
children and grandchildren who were present for the event included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Laube and
children, Kenneth, Lorrain and Janet., Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Abel and children, Harold, Albert,
Lloyd, Joan and Yvonne, Greenwood.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elmer and daughters, Delores and Shirley,
Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wendt and children, Gealdine and Carol, and Dennis, Owen. The
Abels received numerous gifts and congratulatory messages as well as a purse of money
Frank Henry Abel Obit
Carl August Franz Decendants
Greenwood, Clark County: Frank Henry Abel, a resident of this area many years, died Monday, June
29, 1953, at 10 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Laube, Colby. He had been in poor health
since December, when he underwent surgery.
Services have been set tentatively for 2 P.M. Friday in West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church.
The Rev. Charles Koch will officate and burial will be made in Westi Side Cemetery.
The body will repose at the Schiller Funeral Home from Wednesday until Friday morning.
Mr. Abel, a native of West Bend, was born Jan. 1, 1874. He came go Greenwood with his parents as a
child.
Married Sept. 29, 1897, to Louisa Franz, Town of Warner, the couple celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary in 1947. She died Aug. 11, 1949.
Following her death, Mr. Abel moved from his farm 5 miles southwest of here to the home of his
daughter in Colby.
Mrs. Laube is one of three daughters and two sons surviving him. The others are Mrs. Walber (Ella)
Elmer, Milwaukee, Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, Owen and Otto and Adolph both of Greenwood. Two
sons died in infancy.
Other survivors include three brothers, John, William, and Gustave, all of Greenwood, 10 grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded him in death.
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Marshfield News Hearld Jun 1953.
Children of Anna Louise Franz and Frank J. Heinrich Abel:
i. Albert Abel, 153
born 18 Jun 1898, died 24 Jun 1898, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States.
48 ii. Laura Mina Abel, born 30 Jul 1899, died 1 Dec 1985, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States.
49 iii. Otto W Abel, born 26 Dec 1901, 154
died 17 Sep 1971.
iv. Twin Abel, born 26 Dec 1901, died 1901.
50 v. Ella Meta Abel, born 21 Jun 1904, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 155
died 5
May 1995.
51 vi. Adolph Abel, born 18 Mar 1906, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 156
died 31
May 1986.
52 vii. Florine Mathilde Abel, born 9 Mar 1910, died 6 Dec 1994.
23. Frederick August 11
Franz (August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 27 Oct 1891, in Warner Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 20 Dec 1891, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 26 Jun 1970, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United States. 64,65
Census: 1900, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 57
1905, Warner Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 58
1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States. 60
He married Ethel Clerita McMillen 4 Mar 1931, in Glendive, Dawson, Montana, United States.
She was the daughter of John Robert McMillen and Mary Azuba Huffman. Ethel Clerita McMillen was
born 25 Oct 1906, in Knox City, Knox, Missouri, United States, died 17 Dec 1989, in Sidney, Richland,
Montana, United States.
Farmed 20 miles NW of Sidney, Richland Co., MT. Retired in the country 1 1/2 miles south of Sidney.
Fred A. Franz Obituary (1970)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Funeral services for Fred A. Franz, 78 of Sidney, were held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 30, 1970, at Pella
Lutheran church with the Rev. Stanley Larsen Officiating. Internment was in Sidney Cemetary.
Pallbearers were Dave Albin, Walt Bauman, Fay Corkran, ElRay Harper, Einer Jensen, and David
McMillen. Ushers were Ira Ablin and Gary King. Walt Quilling sant "The Old Rugged Cross" and
"How Great Thou Art" accompanied by organist Beth Petrik.
Fred August Franz, 78, born Oct 27, 1891, in Warner Township, near Greenwood, Wis., to August Karl
and Alvina Noah Franz; died suddenly at his home early Friday Morning, June 26. He was reared on the
family farm, attended the neghborhood public school and also the German speaking church school at the
German Reformed churc,m in which church he was baptized and confirmed and remained a member
until he left Wisconsin in 1917.
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As a young man he worked his way West through the grain and harvest fields, eventually landing in
Montana in April, 1917. He went to work in the Giard community and was later joined by his brother,
Adolph, who also worked in the community. In 1918 he was drafted into the Army. He was sent to Ft.
Lewis, Wash. where he remained only a short time. He was given a medical discharge and went to work
in the harvest fields of Eastern Washington, returning to the sidney ar4ea in the fall of 1918. That
winter he carried mail from Sidney to Enid for Joe Kearns. The following spring he again worked in the
Giard neighborhood on the farm and ranch that he and his brother Adolph bought and farmed together
until 1942 as Franz Brothers.
He married Ethel C. McMillen at Glendive, Montana, march 4, 1931. They made their home on the
farm where they reared their four children. For many years he served on the local school board and
helped to build and maintain the fist telephone line in the area. He was active in helping the children
with club work and tier various community activities. Fed was a member of the Legion Post No. 12 in
Sidney. Fred and Ethel retired from the farm in 1958, moving to their new home south of Sidney where
they lived until his death. They have for the past several winters spent the colder months in Florida with
their son, Robert.
Fred is survived by his widow, Ethel; four children, ray, on the family farm; Mrs. Joe (Wilmna) Horrall,
Beaverton,m Ore; Mrs. Wayne (Leona) Gibson, Boseman, Mont; and Robert of Bartow, Fla. Three
brothers, Calvin, Greenwood, Wis; Otto, Mesa, Ariz; Harold, Sidney; and one sister Mrs. Alvin (Leona)
Albert, Greenwood. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in dath by his brother, Adolph, and one sister, Mrs. Otto (Alma) Fravert; and a grandson,
Donald Horrall.
Children of Frederick August Franz and Ethel Clerita McMillen:
53 i. Raymond August Franz
54 ii. Wilma Mae Franz
55 iii. Leona Ethel Franz
56 iv. Robert Adolph Franz
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24. Alma Agnes 11
Franz 157
(August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 Mar 1899, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 14 May 1899, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Oct 1953, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Census:
1900, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 57
1905, Warner Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States; 58
1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 60
She married Otto Henrich Fravert 157
12 Jan 1921, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. He was the son of
Henry Fravert and Charlotte Margretha Vollrath. Otto Henrich Fravert was born 2 Oct 1895, bapt. 6 Apr
1896, died 2 Feb 1959, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Census records for Otto Henrich
Fravert and Alma Agnes Franz: 1930, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
Farmed 4 miles NW of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI on the farm of Henry Fravert.
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BioM: Franz, Alma (1921) Posted By: Stan Date: Friday, 26 January 2007, at
3:21 p.m. Surnames: FRANZ FRAVERT ----- Source: : Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co.,
Wis.) 01/13/1921 ----- Franz, Alma (12 JAN 1921) Miss Alma Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August
Franz, and Mr. Otto Fravert were united in marriage Wednesday evening, Jan. 12, 1921. Both young
people are residents of the West Side (Warner Twshp, Clark Co., Wis.) where they are highly respected
by all. They will make their home on the grooms farm, which he recently purchased of his father, Henry
Fravert. The reception was held at the home of the brides parents where the many guests spent a very
enjoyable evening. Their many friends join the Gleaner in extending best wishes for many years of
happy wedded life.
Obituary of Mrs. Otto Fravert
Mrs. Otto Fravert, nee Alma Franz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, was born March 26,
1899 in the Town of Warner. She attended school in and around Greenwood.
On January 12, 1921 she was united in marriage to Otto Fravert in Greenwood and they have resided on
a farm four miles northwest of here ever since.
Mrs. Fravert was a memeber of the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church and its Ladies Aid.
She was organist and choir director for many years.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Leroy, Orlin and Allen, three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs.
Alvin Albert all of the Greenwood Area; five brothers Fred; Otto and Harold Franz, Sidney, Mont;
Adolph Franz, Medford, Oregon; and Calvin Franz, Greenwood.
Mrs. Fravert passed away at her home on Friday evening, October 23, 1953 following a years illness.
Funeral Services were conducted at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church on Tuesday,
October 27 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles Koch officated. She was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
The pallbearers were; Wm. Goeke, Henry Vollrath, Philip Vollrath, R. W. Moldenhauer, Norbert
Kuester and Arthur Humke.
Unkown Paper October 1953 (From Leona Albert Collection)
Obituary for Mrs. Otto Fravert
Attend Funeral
Carl August Franz Decendants
Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Fravert, nee Alma Agnes Franz, who passed away on Friday, October 23,
1953 were held at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m.
The Rev. Charles Koch officated. She was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
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During the service the Junior Choir sang "Ivory Palaces" and Saviour Like a Shepard." Mrs. Elmer
Meinhardt accompanied on the organ.
Miss Joyce Albert, Miss Nancy Schweiger, Mrs. Richard Acker and Miss Joanne Osburn were in charge
of the flowers.
Among the out-of-town people at the services were Harold Franz, Fred Franz, Montana; Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Franz and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Oberfeldt, Arizona; Mrs. Anna Ploth, Mrs. Lydia Warner, Mrs.
Kenneth Warner and son, Kenneth Jr., Racine; Mr. and Mrs. John Weber and daughers Carol and
Nancy, Cudahy; Mrs. Hans Kolponen, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Arnholder, Mr. and Mrs. Ewald
Maeuser, Elkhart Lake; Mrs. Karl Arnholder, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reineking, Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Arnholder, Mrs. Minnie Burchardt, Sheboygan; Mrs. Leona Zeir, Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Trimberger, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Trimberger, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hilbert, Grangon; Mrs. Ernest
Schoettler, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schweiger and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Art Fravert, Mr and Mrs. Herman
Schafes, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fravert and Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Verhulst and Linda, Mrs. Clara
Gray, Loyal, Mrs. Lester Kenyon, Mrs. Eddie Fravert, Oscar Decker, Spencer; Harry Marvin,
Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. William Gerlach, Mr. and Mrs. Art Meinholdt, Miss Cilla Kippenhan,
Neillsville; Mrs. Emma Wicksburg, Roland Kippenhan, Appleton; Miss Louise Kippenhan, Black River
Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert, Dancy; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Albert, Unity; Paul Franz, St. Paul; Miss
Eldora Reineking, Stevens Point; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Birkett, Colby; Mrs.
Richard Acker, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laube,
Mrs. Dave Churkey, Owen; and Mr. and Mrs. William Burchardt, Stratford.
Greenwood Gleaner Oct 1953 (From Leona Albert Collection)
Death Notice for Otto Fravert
Otto Fravert of Greenwood Dies
Rites will be held Thurdsay Afernoon
(By News-Hearld Correspondent)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Greenwood- A military funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2 P.M. at the West Side United Church of
Chirst for Otto Henry Fravert, 63, life-long resident of this community who died Monday morning in
Veteran's Hospital at Wood. The Rev. Orval Egbert will officiate and burial will be made in the West
Side Church cemetery.
The body will repose at the Hill Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Fr. Fravert was born Oct. 2, 1895, in the Town of Warner on the Fravert homestead and had lived there
his entire life.
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He married Alma Franz at Greenwood on Jan. 12, 1921. She died Oct 19, 1953.
He was a verteran of World War I serving in France and Germany. For 21 years he served as treasurer
of the Town of Warner. He was a member of the West Side Church and a member of the Wallis-Hinker
Legion Post.
Survivors include three sons, Leroy, Orlin and Allen Fravert, all of Greenwood; six grandchildren; one
brother, Albert Fravert, Greenwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner, both of
Racine.
Two brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death
(From Leona Albert Collection)
Obituary of Otto Fravert
Otto Fravert Rites
Carl August Franz Decendants
Greenwood - The Rev. Orval Egbert officated at funeral services Thursday afternoon at the West Side
United Church of Christ for Otto Henry Fravert, 63, who died Feb. 2. Burieal was made in the church
cemetery. Wallis-Hinker Legion Post conducted military rites at the cemetery.
Pall bearers were Norbert Kuester, George Kuester, Alfred Schwarze, Art Schwarze, Richard
Moldenhauer and Philip Vollrath.
The men's chorus sang "In The Garden of Pease and Prayer" and "Abide with Me". The accompanists
were Mrs. Clarence Meinhardt and Mrs. Walter Schwarze.
Out of town people attending the rites were Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lee Dreshler, Racine; Mrs. John
Weber, Cudahy; Mrs. Ella Steiger, Milwaukee; Harld Franz and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franz, Sidney,
Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Trimberger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Trimberger and Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Hiller, Granton.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schweiger, Mr. and Mrs. Art Fravert, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schefus, Mr. and Mrs.
Eddie Fravert, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fravert and Ernest Schettler, all of
Loyal; Dale Vollrath, Stevens Point; Norman Reineking, Mrs. Karl Laube and Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Birkett, Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Abel, Neillsville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, and Mrs. Dave
Churkey, Owen; Mrs. Leona Zeir and Gilbert Garske, Wausau; Mr and Mrs. Norman Albert and son,
Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Albert, Vesper; Charles Albert Sr., Dancy and Mr. and Mrs. Einar
Larson and daughter Mary, Withee.
Marshfield News Hearld Feb 1959 (From Leona Albert Collection)
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Obituary of Otto H. Fravert
Carl August Franz Decendants
Otto Henry Fravert, son of Henry and Margaret Vollrath Fravert was born October 2, 1895 on the
Fravert Homestead in the Town of Warner where he has since made his home.
He was united in marriage to Alma Franz on January 12, 1921. To this union were born three sons,
Leroy, Orlin and Allen, all of Greenwood.
He served overseas in France and Germany in World War I. He was treasure for the Town of Warner
for 21 years.
Last summer he entered St. Josephs Hospital, Marshfield and after a week was transfered to the Veterans
Hospital at Wood, Wisconsin.
He passed away on Monday, February 2, 1959 at 3:15 a.m. having attained the age of 63 years 4 months.
He is survived by his three sons, Leroy, Orlin and Allen, all of Greenwood, six grandchildren, one
brother Albert, Greenwood; two sisters Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner, Racine.
He was preceded in death by his wife in October, 1953 and also two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 5th at the West Side United Church of
Christ, Rev. Orvil Egbert, pastor, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
During the service the Mens Choir sant In The Garden of Peace and Prayer and Abide With Me
accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Clarence Meinhardt. Other music was rendered on the organ by Mrs.
Walter Schwarze.
The pallbearers were Norbert Kuester, George Kuester, Alfred Schwarze, Arhtur Schwarze, Richard
Moldenhauer and Phillip Vollrath.
Military Rites were conducted by members of the Wallis Hinker Legion Post of Greenwood. Those
taking part were: Kenneth Speich was Command for the Day. The Firing Squad were Val Yurkovich,
George Plautz, George Grabara, Mike Podobnik, Don Tieman, Wayne Herdrich, Don Lindner,
Lawrence Jackson.
Robert Carl and Laverne Brown were Guards; Al Hemersbach and John D. Speich were Flag Bearers.
Kenneth Rodgers and Kenneth Speich folded the flag and presented it to the family. Dennis Neuenfeldt
sounded taps.
Those from out of town were Mrs. Anna Plath, Mrs. Lee Dreshler, Rachine; Mrs. John Weber, Dudahy;
Mrs. Ella Steiger, Milwaukee; Harold Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franz, Sidney, Montana; Mr. and Mrs.
Hugo Trimberger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Trimberger, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hillert, Granton; Mr. and
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Mrs. Jack Schweiger, Mr. and Mrs. Art Fravert, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin
Fravert, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schefus, Ernest Schoettler, Loyal; Dale Vollrath, Stevens Point; Norman
Reineking, Mrs. Karl Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Birkett, Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Abel, Neillsville;
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mrs. Dave Churkey, Owen; Mrs. Leona Zeir, Gilbert Garske, Wausau;
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Albert and son, Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Albert, Vesper; Charles
Albert Sr., Daney, Mr. and Mrs. Einar Larson and daughter Mary, Withee.
Greenwood Gleaner (1959) (From Leona Albert Collection)
Children of Alma Agnes Franz and Otto Henrich Fravert:
57 i. Leroy Dale Fravert, born 30 Mar 1922, died 2 Jan 1999.
58 ii. Orlin August Fravert, born 23 Aug 1925, died 22 Aug 1966.
59 iii. Allen Adolph Fravert
25. Otto Arthur 11
Franz (August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Jan 1903, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, bapt. 13 Mar 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United
States, died 18 Jun 1991, in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. 73
Census: 1905, Warner Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 58
1910, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 38
1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 60
He married Myrtle Alice
Obergfell. She was the daughter of Matthew George Obergfell and Mary Henrietta Gebo.
Birth Recorded in Vol 3, Pg 184, Clark County Register of Deeds as August C. Franz. Recorded in
Immanual Reformed Church records as Otto.
Otto Franz Obituary (1903-1991)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Otto Arthur Franz, 88, of 146 S. 80th St., Mesa Ariz., died June 18, 1991, at 12:15 at his home. The
body was cremated. Mr. Franz was born Jan 17, 1903 at Greenwood, Wis., to August and Alvina (Noah)
Franz. He attended Decker School. He did carpenter work with his brother, Calvin, before going out
west to Sidney, Montana where he bought a ranch.
On August 22, 1929, he and Myrtle Obergfell were married at Wolf Point, Mont. They farmed until
1944. They lived at Polson, Montana; Orofino, Idaho; Greenwood and Marshfield before moving to
Mesa in 1952. Mr. Franz worked a few summers at Yellowstone National Park. He retired from the
carpentry profession in 1968.
Mr. and Mrs. Franz traveled many summers to Wisconsin, Montana and Canada until he became ill in
1987.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; four children, Mrs. Lyle (Alice) Verhulst and Mrs. Richard (Virginia
Acker, both of Greenwood; Paul of Elk Mound, Wis; and Douglas of Messa; a sister, Leona Albert of
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Greenwood; 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Alvina, in 1935; one sister, Alma Fravert;
four brothers, Fred, Adolph, Calvin and Harold; and one infant great grandson, Jessie Acker, who died
in 1977.
Children of Otto Arthur Franz and Myrtle Alice Obergfell:
60 i. Alice Myrtle Franz
61 ii. Virginia Joyce Franz
62 iii. Paul Delano Franz
iv. Alvina Etta Franz, born 25 Nov 1934, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United
States, died 20 Jan 1935, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United States.
63 v. Arthur Douglas Franz
26. Harold Gilbert 11
Franz (August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 May 1905, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 74,75
bapt. 23 Jul 1905, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died
31 Dec 1986, in Sidney, Richland, Montana, United States. 64,76,77
Census: 1 Jun 1905, Warner Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 58
1910, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States; 38
1920, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 60
He married Harriet Pearl
Obergfell. She was the daughter of August Modestus Obergfell and Edith Pearl Jewett.
Children of Harold Gilbert Franz and Harriet Pearl Obergfell:
64 i. Donald August Franz
65 ii. Edith Ann Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
27. Leona Ruth 11
Franz 158
(August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 Sep 1911, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 78
bapt. 19 Nov 1911, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United
States, died 10 May 1997, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 69
Census: 1920, Warner
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 60
She married Alvin John Albert 158
9 Jun 1938, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 159
He was the son of Charles Albert and Caroline Albert.
Alvin John Albert was born 24 Sep 1911, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 13 May
1999, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Farmed 4 1/2 miles NW of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI on the August K. Franz farm. Leona was born
here and lived on the family farm until her death.
Surnames: FRANZ ALBERTSCHMIDT FRAVERT ----- Source: : Marshfield News Herald
(Marshfield, Wis.) 06/14/1938 ----- Franz, Leona (9 JUN 1938) After July 4, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J.
Albert, who are honeymooning in Sidney, Mont. Will be at home to friends on a farm near Greenwood
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(Clark Co., Wis.) The couple was wed June 9, 1938 at a double ring ceremony performed at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. August K. Franz, Greenwood. The bride, the former Leona R. Franz, wore a
gown of white lace with satin covered buttons and a braided satin coronet which held in place a long
tulle veil with lace insertions. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and white carnations. As the
couple took their place before a lattice arch, decorated with wedding bells, and the aqua, peach and
white streamers, the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played by Mrs. Otto Fravert, sister of the bride.
A duet, Take His Hand, was sung by Mrs. Calvin Franz and Mrs. P.H. Franzmeier, and after the
ceremony, a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Franz, Mrs. Franzmeier, and Otto Fravert, sang,
God will Take Care of You. The nuptial service was performed at 2 p.m. by the Rev. P.H. Franzmeier in
the presence of immediate relatives and friends. Attending the bride were the bridegrooms sister, Miss
Ruth Albert, who wore peach taffeta with headband and face veil to match, and Miss Hildegarde
Schmidt, who satin gown and accessories were of aqua blue. Both carried arm bouquets of talisman
roses and sweet peas. The bridegroom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert, Junction City, was
attended by LeRoy Fravert, nephew of the bride, and Ernest Albert. Twenty-seven guest were
entertained at a reception and wedding supper at the Franz home, which was decorated with streamers in
the color scheme of the wedding. A white wedding bell was suspended from the ceiling of the dining
room and a three tiered wedding cake centered the table. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Albert and sons, Ernest, Edward, Norman and Charles Jr., and daughter, Ruth, Junction City;
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Albert and Miss Hildegard Schmidt, Dancy; and Miss Arvilla Franz, Milwaukee.
Mr. Albert, who is engaged in farming, and his bride will make their home with her mother.
Obituary of Alvin Albert
Carl August Franz Decendants
Alvin John Albert, 87, Owen, formerly of Greenwood, died at the Clark County Health Care Center, on
Thursday, May 13, 1999. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 17, at Immanuel
United Church of Christ, Greenwood. The Rev. Michael Kennedy officiated. Burial was in the
Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Albert, Lynn Steuch, Lyle
Bulgrin, Bryce Bulgrin, Bronnyn Bulgrin, and Bethany Bulgrin.
Alvin John Albert was born on Sept. 24, 1911, in Rudolph, to Charles and Caroline (nee) Meyer) Albert.
He was raised in Junction City, where he received his education and worked on his parents; farm before
his marriage. He married Leona Franz on June 9, 1938, at her home farm in the town of Warner.
Besides farming, he worked for the Clark County Highway Department as a patrolman, was caretaker
for the Warner Township Landfill, and served on the Warner Town Board and Decker School Board for
many years. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Serving as a member of the
Adult Fellowship and the Cemetery Board for many years.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce (Lyle) Bulgrin, Stevens Point; three grandchildren, Bryce,
Bronnyn, and Bethany Bulgrin, all of Stevens Point; one sister, Ruth Steuch, Mosinee; three brothers,
Edward (Annie) Albert, Mosinee, Wallace (Rose Mary) Albert, Wisconsin Rapids, and Norman
(Gladys) Albert, Junction City; Two sisters-in-law, Ann Albert, Junction City, and Hildegarde Albert,
Marshfield.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Leona; and three brothers.
Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood assisted the family with arrangements.
Dated Wednesday, May 19, 1999 (Paper Unknown)
Children of Leona Ruth Franz and Alvin John Albert:
66 i. Joyce Alvina Albert
28. Theodore John (Ted) 11
Kippenhan 160
(Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 4 Jan 1888, in Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 28 Nov 1966, in Neillsville, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 45,82
buried 3 Dec 1966, in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States. Census: 1900, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 57
1
Jun 1905, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 58
1910, Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States. 38
He married Martha Susanna Awe 23 Jun 1915, in Town of Green
Grove, Clark , Wisconsin, Washington, Wisconsin, United States. She was the daughter of Heinrich
(Henry) F. J. Awe and Charlotte Friederika Loos. Martha Susanna Awe was born 5 Jul 1893, died 9 Jul
1967, in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 69
buried 13 Jul 1967, in West Side Cemetary,
Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 160
Census: 1900, Hoard Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States; 57
1905, Green Grove Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 58
Census records for Theodore John (Ted) Kippenhan and Martha Susanna Awe: 23 Jan 1920, Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States; 60
21 Apr 1930, Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States. 62,161
Born on the Family Farm, Mead Township, Clark Co., WI Died in Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, WI
Biography - Ted Kippenhan
Carl August Franz Decendants
Theodore John Kippenhan was born January 4, 1888 in the Town of Mead, Clark County, Wisconsin.
He was the eldest child of John Nicholas Kipenhan and Minnie Franz. He attended Mead Township
School through the eighth grade and then went to work. In the winters he worked in logging camps, and
his first few summers he worked on farms in the southern part of the State of Wisconsin.
He met Martha Susanne Awe while working at a sawmill run by her father (Henry Awe) in Clark
County. The couple married in 1915 and settled on a farm close to that of Theodore's father. They
farmed that land continuously for a period of forty one years, retiring in 1956. The couple raised six
children, sons Alvin (Emma Williams), Herbert (Helen Hintz), and Paul (Julia Scheele), and daughters,
Norma (Mrs. Emory Sieger), Esther (Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt), and Rose, (Mrs. Price Davis).
Theodore was always a pretty busy man. In addition to running an eighty acre farm, he served as a
deacon of the Immanuel Lutheran Church for several years. He also served as chairman, assessor, and
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treasurer of the Town of Mead at various times.
Carl August Franz Decendants
After retirement, the couple lived with their daughter and son-in-law (the Meinhardt's) who farmed near
Longwood, Clark County for five years. In 1961, they moved to an apartment in Greenwood.
Theodore was hospitalized on November 27, 1966 as a result of a stroke. He died on November 28 in
Neillsville Memorial Hospital.
In May, 1967, Martha moved to Kenosha to live her daughter and son-in-law (the Sieger's). She died in
a Kenosha hospital as a result of a stroke on July 9, 1967.
While having a limited formal education, Theodore and Martha were both very bright people. As was
the case with the children of many German settlers, both spoke, read and wrote English and German
fluently.
Theodore had a life-long interest in horses. He'd made his living with them (as a logger and a farmer).
In his retirement, he always was attracted to things like rodeos, parades where horses were featured
(e.ge. - The Old Time Circus Parade in Milwaukee, etc.)
He also had a continuing interest in technology. He's experienced enormous change in his lifetime. As
a child and a young man, people traveled by horseback or by rail. Before he was forty, travel by motor
vehicle (car or bus) had become the norm. By the thime he retired, travel by airplane had become
common. He was quite interested in the NASA Space Program. He'd followed the progress of the
Mercury and Gemini programs, and wondered if we'd really be able to land a man on the moon. I'm
sure that had he still been alive, he'd have stayed up late on that night in July, 1969 to watch it on
television like most other Americans.
Subject:Kippenhan, Martha Awe (1893 - 1967) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com
Surnames:AWE KIPPENHAN LOGUE MEINHARDT SAEWERT SIEGER DAVIS
VOIGHTLANDER Message: Obituary of Martha Awe (Thursday, July 13th, 1967 edition of the Clark
County Press) Mrs. Theodore Kippenhan, 74, of Kenosha and recently of Greenwood, died Sunday in a
Kenosha hospital following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock
from Immanuel United Church in Greenwood. Burial will take place in the West Side cemetery. The
Rev. david Logue will officiate. Mrs. Kippenhan was born July 5th, 1893, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs.
Henry Awe in the Town of Green Grove. She was married to Theodore Kippenhan June 23, 1915 at the
home of her parents with the Rev. Otto Saewert officiating. Mr. And Mrs. Kippenhan celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary in 1965. After their marriage, the couple settled seven miles northwest of
Greenwood where they farmed until their retirement in 1956. They made their home with their
son-in-law and daughter. Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt of rural Greenwood, until 1961, when they
moved into a residence in Greenwood, where Mr. Kippenhan died in November, 1966. In May, 1967,
Mrs. Kippenhan moved to Kenosha to make her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs.
Emery Sieger. Mrs. Kippenhan was a lifetime member of the Immanuel United Church and of the
Women s Guild. Survivors include: three sons, Alvin and Paul of Greenwood, and Herbert of Wausau
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three daughters, Mrs. Emery (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan
Falls, and Mrs. Price (Rosa) Davis of Milwaukee 15 grandchildren four great-grandchildren a brother
Arthur Awe, of Owen and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Voightlander of Abbotsford.
SOURCE: Clark County Press 7/13/1967
Children of Theodore John (Ted) Kippenhan and Martha Susanna Awe:
67 i. Alvin George Kippenhan, born 2 Sep 1916, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 18 Dec 1978, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States.
68 ii. Herbert Arthur Kippenhan, born 24 Mar 1918, in Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, 162,163
died 6 Apr 2003, in St. Michael's Hospital,
Stevens Point, Portage, Wisconsin, United States. 162
69 iii. Norma Friedarike Kippenhan, born 4 Aug 1919, in Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Nov 1995, in Kenosha, Kenosha,
Wisconsin, United States.
70 iv. Esther Marie Kippenhan, born 31 Oct 1922, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 25 Aug 1989, in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan
County., Wisconsin. 45
v. Paul Theodore Kippenhan, 164
born 3 Mar 1925, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 7 Jun 1925, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 12 Jun 1978, in Neillsville,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 45,165
He married Julia Lauretta Scheel 14 Aug 1954,
in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 45
She was the daughter of Robert
R. H. Scheel and Sarah Klessig. Julia Lauretta Scheel was born 30 Aug 1918, in
Granton, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 10 Mar 2001, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 166
WW 2 Veteran
Carl August Franz Decendants
Subject:Kippenhan, Paul (1925 - 1978) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan
Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com Surnames:KIPPENHAN SCHEEL SIEGER
MEINHARDT DAVID Message: PAUL KIPPENHAN
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 15 at Immanuel
United Church of Christ, Greenwood, for Paul Kippenhan, 53, of Route 2,
Greenwood, Wis.
Mr. Kippenhan passed away at 4:24 a.m., Monday, June 12, 1978 at his home.
Rev. Larry Davis will officiate at the services and interment will be in the West
Side Cemetery.
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The body will lie in state at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, after 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 14, and at the church after 10:30 a.m., Thursday June 15.
Paul Kippenhan was born to Theodore and Martha Kippenhan on May 3, 1925 in
the Town of Mead and received his education at Kippenhan School.
He was a Korean Veteran, serving in the Army from Feb. 27, 1951 until Feb. 4,
1953.
On Aug. 14, 1954, he was married to Julia Scheel in Neillsville. They farmed in the
Town of Mead until the fall of 1965, when they purchased the tavern, known as
Kippenhan s Tavern, and operated it until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Julia two brothers, Alvin of Greenwood and Herbert of
Wausau and three sisters, Mrs. Emmery (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer
(Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Price (Rosa) David of Milwaukee.
Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, is in charge of arrangements.
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71 vi. Rose Dorothy Kippenhan
29. Edwin George 11
Kippenhan 167
(Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 27 Aug 1892, in Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 23 Oct 1892, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 28 Jan 1960, in Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin,
United States, 45,83
buried 1 Feb 1960, in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States. He married Lena Henrietta Reinhardt 168
14 May 1915. 45
She was the daughter of Franz
"Frank" Herman Reinhardt and HENRIETTE Friederike Charlotte Wessel. Lena Henrietta Reinhardt
was born 26 Jul 1896, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 30 Aug 1896, in Warner
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 169,170
died 27 Feb 1976, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 171
Census records for Edwin George Kippenhan and Lena Henrietta Reinhardt:
23 Jan 1920, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
1910 lists a son Calvin age 17. Same Person?
Carl August Franz Decendants
Name is listed as Lina Johanna Reinhardt in the baptism record of UCC (formerly German Reformed
Church), NW of Greenwood, WI
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Children of Edwin George Kippenhan and Lena Henrietta Reinhardt:
i. Donald Gilbert Kippenhan, born 14 Oct 1916, in Mead Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 3 Dec 1916, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner,
Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Oct 1976, in Neillsville, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 172,173
72 ii. Malinda Laura Kippenhan, born 4 Dec 1917, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, died 15 Feb 1995, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United
States.
73 iii. George Edwin Sr. Kippenhan, born 13 Mar 1920, in Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 12 Nov 1983, in Weston Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States.
74 iv. Calvin August Sr. Kippenhan, born 3 Jul 1923, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, died 4 Nov 1993, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
v. Gladys Loretta Kippenhan, 167
born 11 Mar 1927, in Mead Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 8 May 1927, in Reformed Church, Town
of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 1 Nov 1943, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
30. Lydia Laura 11
Kippenhan (Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 24 Dec 1898, in Mead Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 19 Mar 1899, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner,
Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Dec 1992, in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States. 45
She married Elmer Louis Wulf 28 Apr 1935, in Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. He was
the son of \Father\ Wulf and \Mother\ Wulf. Elmer Louis Wulf was born 14 Dec 1895, in Sturgeon Bay,
Door, Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Jan 1992, in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States.
Anniversaries
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Wulf, Pueblo, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 28 with a renewal
of their wedding vows and a reception at noon at Truinity Methodist Church, 540 Alma.
Mr. and Mrs. Wulf were married April 28, 1935, in Santa Fe, N.M. Their children are Mr. and Mrs.
James Stephens of Pueblo and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wulf of San Diego, Calif. They have nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was a delivery manager for Western Union and retired in 1964, and she was pediatric supervisor at
St. Mary-Corwin Hospital and retired in 1968.
April 28, 1985 Pueblo Colo Paper.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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Children of Lydia Laura Kippenhan and Elmer Louis Wulf:
i. Margaret Kay Wulf. She married Jim Stephens.
75 ii. Robert Louis Wulf
31. Emma Pauline 11
Kippenhan (Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 3 May 1900, in Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 1 Jun 1900, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 29 Oct 1987, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States, 45,88
buried 2 Nov 1987, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. She
married Herbert August Wickesberg 11 Jan 1936, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. 45
He was the son of Fred Wickesberg and Anna Arpke. Herbert August Wickesberg was born 6 Sep 1899,
in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, 45
died 5 Aug 1984, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
buried 8 Aug 1984, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
Occupation: Dariy Farmer, 1950, Hwy 45, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.
Obituary - Herbert A. Wickesberg, 715 E. Circle St.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord at 2:30 p.m. Sundah, August 5, 1984.
He was born in Appleton on September 6, 1899 and attended Appleton schools in his youth. He farmed
in the Greenville area most of his life and was a faithful member of the Appleton Alliance Church. Mr.
Wickesberg was a member of the South Greenville Grange, having served as master, chaplan, and
executive committee member. Survivors include his wife, Emma (Kippenhan) Wickesburg; a daughter
and son-in-law; Jean and Charles Sommers, Des Moines, Iowa; a brother and sister-in-law; Alfred and
Betty, Hubertus, Wisconsin; two sisters: Alma and Elsie Wickesberg, Germantown; three grandchildren:
Debbie, and her husband, Bruce Berendts, Minneapolis; Brand and his wife, Sherri, Des Moines; Kathy
Sommers, Des Moines; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ben, and a sister,
Anna Wehrman. The complete funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Appleton Alliance Church, corner
of Durkee St. and Capital Dr. with Rev. George St. Cyr officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St. from 4:30 until
8:30 p.m. Tuesday and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church until the time of service. A memorial
fund has been extablished.
Appleton Post
From Kippenhan Collection - Jean Sommers, Des Moines, IA
Children of Emma Pauline Kippenhan and Herbert August Wickesberg:
76 i. Jean Ann Wickesberg
Carl August Franz Decendants
32. John (Jack) Henry 11
Kippenhan (Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Apr 1902, in Mead
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Carl August Franz Decendants
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 1 Jun 1902, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 10 Aug 1997, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States, 45
buried Aug 1997, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. He
married Mildred Mae Smith 26 May 1927, in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United States. 45
She was the
daughter of Henry Smith and Lottie Plum. Mildred Mae Smith was born 28 Aug 1907, in Zion, Lake,
Illinois, United States, 45
died 29 Feb 2000, in Miami, Dade County, Florida, United States, buried Mar
2000, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of John (Jack) Henry Kippenhan and Mildred Mae Smith:
77 i. John Eugene Kippenhan
78 ii. Iris Mauvene Kippenhan, born 22 May 1934, died 21 May 1989, in Madison,
Dane, Wisconsin, United States.
79 iii. Ronald James Kippenhan
80 iv. Lawrence Gerald Kippenhan
33. Arthur Otto 11
Kippenhan 45
(Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Jan 1903, in Mead Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 6 Mar 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner,
Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 27 Jul 1989, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United
States, 45,89
buried in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. He
married Lucille Emma Stammer 16 May 1927. Lucille Emma Stammer was born 18 Feb 1905, in
Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Nov 1991, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United
States.
By Lydia Kippenhan Wulf (5 August 1989) - some thoughts about her relationship with her brother Art.
"I am thinking, thinking but I can't think of Art but what the family becomes involved.
I'm sure most of you know that we were a family of 13 children living in a rural farming community (I
still feel sorry for children who do not have that experience). I, being in the middle, have experienced
the relationship of both the older and the younger group. The oldest six were well scrambled up as to
male and females, but in the middle were three girls - Cilla, I (Lydia), and Emma, and on the tail end 4
boys - Jack, Art, Carl, and Roland. Cilla was the out of doors kind of girl and I preferred to take care of
the nursery.
We were all family and whatever joys or sorrows befell one, befell all, shared equally and were a part of
it. And I believe those of us who are left, still do. Whenever a new baby arrived in our family, no one
had to be coached not to be jealous, we were jubilant as though we had received a new toy. He or she
was a Prince or Princess at the time.
I am sure we were poor, but as children we did not have wants that couldn't be fulfilled. None of us
knew the word 'poor'. We had no lack of attention or love (I speak of the 7 younger ones). The older
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ones, who initiated this, were they here, would have to speak for themselves (but we always had much
attention, love, and correction as well from them.) Louise once said she had to come home to learn what
her shortcomings were!
As I was younger and loved children dearly, I probably mothered the boys more than anyone else. I
remember Art saying "Liddy, when I grow up, I will buy you a dress." He couldn't pronounce my name.
He bought me the equivalent of a new dress many times over in the showing of his live and care for me.
I will never forget the old elm tree that stood on top of the hill. Its branches and shade protected us from
the sun when we tended the animals grazing in the pasture on one side of the tree, when they wanted to
wander into the corn or grain field on the other side.
There were usually 4 or 5 of us younger children. We would divide up in pairs, 3 would watch the cattle
and two would pick wild raspberries growing in our forest just over the fence. We would also pick
tender young leaves from the plants and take all back to share with the rest of the tribe. Raspberry
sandwiches! 5 or 6 berries between two green leaves. Delicious! I dare any one of you to come up with
anything as imaginative now.
There were also several pin cherry trees along the fence by the highway. We climbed those like
squirrels and picked and ate the cherries.
Art, like everyone else in the family was always there when we needed him. That is the great joy of
being a member of a big family. We could always, as kids, entertain one another. Nothing to be bored
about.
Good bye, Dear One. I will always feel you near me."
Children of Arthur Otto Kippenhan and Lucille Emma Stammer:
81 i. Beverly William Kippenhan
82 ii. Cecil Robert Kippenhan
83 iii. Kenneth Leon Kippenhan
84 iv. Joanne Caryl Kippenhan
85 v. Janet Evelyn Kippenhan
Carl August Franz Decendants
34. Roland Calvin 11
Kippenhan (Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Jun 1908, in Mead
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 9 Sep 1908, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 29 Jun 1991, in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin,
United States, 45
buried 2 Jul 1991, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. He married Elsie
F. Brock 22 Sep 1939, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. She was the daughter of
George Brock and Frieda Schmidt. Elsie F. Brock was born 7 Nov 1901, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States, died 19 Jan 1998, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, 45,174
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uried in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Roland Calvin Kippenhan and Elsie F. Brock:
86 i. Roland Calvin Jr., Kippenhan
87 ii. Gregory Allan Kippenhan
35. Carl (Karl) William 11
Franz (Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 7 Nov 1899, in Warner Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 17 Dec 1899, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark
County., Wisconsin, United States, died 25 Jul 1987, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, 98
buried
28 Jul 1987, in Hillside Lutheran Cemetary, Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation:
Farming. He married (1) Jenney Engle 1 Nov 1933, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She
was the daughter of Fred Lavendowska and Louise Hoffman. Jenney Engle was born 18 Jun 1895, died
16 Nov 1961, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, 175
buried 18 Nov 1961, in Hillside Lutheran
Cemetary, Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. He married (2) Angeline Hilger.
Hillside Luthern Cemetary, Marshfield Wisconsin. Children are from those listed in obituary.
Karl Franz Obituary (1987)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Karl William Franz, 87, of 606 S. Walnut Ave., died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran church, with the Rev. Ronald Jensen
officiating. Bruce Jensema will be organist, with William Allen, soloist. Burial will follow in Hillside
Lutheran Cemetery.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Dennis, Randy and Gary Trudeau, Ronald and
David Welch, Steven and Thomas Faber and John and Gene Kubs.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the Hansen Funeral Home, and again after 10 a.m. Tuesday at
the church. Mr. Franz was born Nov 7, 1899, in Greenwood to Franz and Anna Decker. He received his
education in Greenwood area schools. He farmed in the Greenwood area until 1942, Then farmed at
Granton for 13 years, moving to Marshfield in 1955. He was then employed at Weyerhaeuser Co. until
his retirement in 1969.
His first marriage was Nov. 1, 1933 in Greenwood to Jenney Engle. She died Nov 16, 1961. He
married Angeline Hilgers Nov. 15, 1975, in Marshfield; she survives.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Weyerhaeuser union.
Survivors besides his wife are five stepdaughters, Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Claybaugh of Perkinstown; Mrs.
Thomas (Ruth) Kubs of Gleason, and Mrs. DuWayne (Bernice) Welch, Mrs. Sylvester (Grace) Kubs,
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and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Trudeau, all of Marshfield; three stepsons, Russell Faber of Marshfield, Robert
Faber of Neillsville and Edmund Engle of Los Angeles; 16 step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clara
Grey and Mrs. Ernest (Bertha) Elmer, both of Greenwood, and Sophie Franz of Owen; and one brother,
Ferdinand Franz of Greenwood. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.
Children of Carl (Karl) William Franz and Jenney Engle:
i. Edmund Engle.
Children of Carl (Karl) William Franz and Angeline Hilger:
i. Jean Faber. She married Ralph Claybough.
ii. Ruth Faber. She married Thomas Kubs.
iii. Bernice Faber. She married DuWayne Welch.
iv. Grace Faber. She married Sylvester Kubs.
v. Betty Faber. She married Robert Trudeau.
vi. Russell Faber.
vii. Robert Faber.
36. Albert Henry 11
Franz (Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 19 Mar 1902, in Warner Township, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States, 101
bapt. 31 Mar 1902, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Oct 1974, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 102
buried
23 Oct 1974, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Cheesmaker
and Farmer. He married Doris M. A. Haase. She was the daughter of Herman Haase and Rose Kessler.
Doris M. A. Haase was born 13 Jul 1904, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, died 26 Nov 1983,
in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 176
buried 29 Nov 1983, in Warner Township, Clark
County, Wisconsin, United States.
Subject:Franz, Doris H. (1904 - 1983) Posted by:Stan Email:posted4u@charter.net Surnames:FRANZ
HAASE KESSLER HORN
Message:
Carl August Franz Decendants
---------Source: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER (Clark County, Wis.) 11/30/1983 ---------Franz, Doris
H. (1904 - 1983) Mrs. Albert (Doris H.) Franz, 79, of Route 3, Greenwood, Clark County, died at 8:45
p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, 1983, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1983, at Immanuel United church of Christ,
Greenwood. Officiating was Rev. Gary L. Clark of United Church of Christ, Neillsville. Interment was
in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood handled arrangements.
Serving as pallbearers were Darrel, Gerald and Herbert Horn, Jerold Richmond, Thomas Elmer and Ray
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Gardner.
Doris H. Haase was born in Chicago on July 13, 1904, to Herman and Rose (nee Kessler) Haase. She
moved to the Greenwood area at the age of 11 and attended the Braun Settlement School in Greenwood.
She And Albert Franz were married on July 6, 1927, at Greenwood. After their marriage, they lived in
Unity, where they operated a cheese factory. They later moved to Greenwood and farmed in the Town
of Warner.
She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ and the Salem Ladies Aid.
Survivors include one son, Arthur of Medford two grandchildren one sister, Mrs. Rose Horn of
Greenwood.
She was predeceased by her husband, Albert, in 1972.
This is a Clark County, WI Internet Library Project
Every submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
Children of Albert Henry Franz and Doris M. A. Haase:
88 i. Arthur Franz
37. Clara 11
Franz (Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 29 Mar 1903, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, bapt. 3 May 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin,
United States, died 29 Sep 1981, in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 29 Sep 1981, in
Loyal Cemetery, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. She married Alfred Orvis Gray 12 Feb 1927,
in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 177
He was the son of Walter Gray and Ella Halvorson. Alfred Orvis
Gray was born 24 Sep 1899, in Bristol, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States, died 28 Aug 1969, in
Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 30 Aug 1969, in Loyal Cemetery, Clark County,
Wisconsin, United States.
May have had the Franz Family Bible.
Obituary of Clara Gray
Gray, Clara (1903-1981)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Clara Gray, 312 Reese, Greenwood, Clark County, formerly of Loyal, died Saturday morning, Sept. 26,
1981, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
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Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Loyal United Methodist Churc. Rev. Donald
Adams officiated and interment was in the Loyal Cemetery.
Clara Franz was born on March 29, 1903, to William and Anna Franz. She received her education at
Braun Settlement School.
She was married on Feb. 12, 1927, in Clark County to Alfred Gray.
After their marriage, they farmed at Tomahawk, then in Loyal and Greenwood until 1950. They moved
to the City of Loyal, and since 1971 she has been living in Greenwood.
She was a member of the Loyal United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid, Royal Neighbors of America,
American Legion Auxiliary and Greenwood Senior Citizens.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth of West Allis, two daughters, Mrs. Lavern Johnson of Wis. Rapids
and Mrs. Duane (Geraldine) Gendreau of Maple Lake, Minn., three brothers, Karl Franz of Marshfield,
Ferdinand Franz of Greenwood and August Franz of Perry, Iowa, two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Bertha)
Elmer of Greenwood, Sophie Franz of Owen, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband on Aug. 28, 1969, two brothers and one sister.
Serving as pallbearers were Edwin Timmler, Harry Marvin, Thomas Elmer, Arthur Franz, Wilbur
Kehrberg and Clair Nigon. Rinka Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Tribune-Record-Gleaner 9/30/1981 (Supplied by H.A. Kipp Kippenhan)
Children of Clara Franz and Alfred Orvis Gray:
Carl August Franz Decendants
89 i. Kenneth Alfred Gray, born 17 Mar 1928, died 15 Feb 1993.
90 ii. Lavern Dorothy Gray
91 iii. Geraldine Gray
38. Bertha 11
Franz (Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 May 1904, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 103
bapt. 26 Jun 1904, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin,
United States, died 3 Apr 1995, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 6 Apr 1995, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She married Ernest O. Elmer 23 Jun 1926, in Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. He was the son of Ernest A. Elmer and Fredricka Knippel. Ernest O. Elmer
was born 3 Sep 1895, died 4 Dec 1987, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 8 Dec
1987, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Subject:Elmer, Bertha (1904-1995) Posted by:Stan Email:posted4u@Charter.net Surnames:ELMER
FRANZ DECKER Message: BERTHA ELMER Bertha Elmer, 90, formerly of Greenwood, Clark
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County, died Monday, April 3, 1995, at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 1995, at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Rev. Robert
Stauffer will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Elmer,
Arthur Franz, Tim Wendland, Charles Franz, Randy Schiferl and Arlen Eskildsen. Visitation will be
from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at Rinka Funeral Home in Greenwood and on Thursday from 10
a.m. until the time of the service. Bertha Franz was born on May 26, 1904, in the town of Warner, to
William C. and Anna (nee Decker) Franz. She received her education at Braun Settlement School in the
town of Warner. After School, she did domestic work in the Greenwood area and four years in
Wauwatosa. She married Ernest Elmer on June 23, 1926, in the town of Warner. They farmed in the
town of Warner until retiring in 1958. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1976 and their
60th in 1986. Her husband died on Dec. 4, 1987. She moved into Greenwood and resided there until
entering the nursing home in October of 1993. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church,
Marshfield, where she was very active, serving as a teacher and holding vrious offices. She held a Liver
Life membership in the Clark County Historical Society. She sang with the Clark County Choraliers for
many years and was also a member of the Come and Know Homemakers Club. Survivors include two
sons, Thomas (Marlene) Elmer, Greenwood and Lester (Faye) Elmer, Albuquerque, N.M. four
grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and one sister, Sophie Franz, Owen. She was preceded in death by
her husband her parents one son, Milton in infancy five brothers and two sisters. Rinka Funeral Home
assisted the family with arrangements.
SOURCE: TRG - GREENWOOD LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION 4/ /1993
Bertha Franz/Ernest Elmer Marriage
Carl August Franz Decendants
Miss Bertha Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franz, and Ernest Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Elmer, were united in marriage at 3 o'clock, Wednesday, June 23rd, 1926, at the West Side Immanuel
Reformed Church (Greenwood, Clark County) by Rev. O. J. Vriesen. Pearl and Walter Elmer, sister and
brother of the groom and Clara and Ferdinand Franz, sister and brother of the bride, attended the couple.
The bride was dressed in silver white georgette crepe trimmed with velvet rosettes and silver ribbon and
carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations, snap dragons, and swansonias. Her veil was beautifully
embroidered with pearls and spnglers. The bridesmaid was attired in a deep peach Rayon silk and the
maid of honor in a lavender crepe-de-chene, both wearing a corsage of sweet peas. The room was
dressed in a dark blue suit, the best men in gray. The groom and best men wore a buttoneer of white
carnations. The bridal party entered the church to strains of the Bridal chorus from Wagner's Lohengrin,
played by Miss Martha Franz. They entered in the followin order; the bridesmaid and maid of honor,
the bride, next the bride attended by the room, followed by the best men. The church was beautifully
decorated with Geraniums and Ferns. An elaborate six o'clock dinner was served at the home of the
bride's parents to the brothers and sister. Beautiful presents of crystal, silverware and furniture were
received.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer will make their home with the groom's parents. Their many friends join the Gleaner
in extending congratulations.
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Greenwood Gleaner (Jul 1, 1926)
World War I Vetern. Internment in Greenwood Cemetary, Greenwood, Wisconsin.
Surnames: Elmer, Eskildsen, Franz, Shiferl, Spring, Verlinde, Wendland,
Wright
Thursday, December 17, 1987 edition of the Clark County Press
Ernest Elmer
Ernest Elmer, 92, of Greenwood, died Friday evening, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Born September 3, 1895 in Columbus, he was the son of E.A. and Ricki Elmer. He came to the
Greenwood area in 1902 and attended Christopher School.
He married Bertha Franz June 23, 1926 in Greenwood. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1958,
when they retired.
Mr. Elmer was a director of Midland Cooperatives for 21 years, and a director of the Equity Livestock
Shipping Association for 24 years; a member of the Greenwood American Legion Post and the Clark
County Historical Association. He was also a World War I veteran.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Thomas of Greenwood, and Lester of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister
Olive Verlinde of Modesto, CA; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by an infant son, Milton; four brothers and four sisters.
Services were held Tuesday, December 8, at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in
the Greenwood Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post.
Pallbearers were grandchildren Barb Wendland, Bruce Elmer, Rhonda and Arlen Eskildsen, and Randy
and Darla Shiferl. Wendell Spring of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and David Wright officiated.
Rinka Funeral Home of Greenwood was in charge of arrangements.
Children of Bertha Franz and Ernest O. Elmer:
Carl August Franz Decendants
i. Milton Elmer, 178
born 24 Jul 1927, died 27 Jul 1927.
ii. Lester Ernest Elmer. He married Faye (?) Elmer.
iii. Thomas Franz Elmer. He married Marlene (?) Elmer.
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39. August Gustave 11
Franz (Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 4 Aug 1912, in Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, 110
bapt. 8 Sep 1912, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United
States, died Jun 1986, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, buried in Valley View Cemetery, Perry,
Dallas County, Iowa, United States. Occupation: Foundry. He married Florraine Finkle 28 Mar 1945, in
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Withee, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She was the daughter of
Edwin Finkle and Ellen Elmer. Florraine Finkle was born 5 Feb 1919, died Oct 1983, in Des Moines,
Polk, Iowa, United States, buried in Valley View Cemetery, Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, United States.
Obituary of Floraine Franz
Mrs. August Franz (Floraine Finkle), 913 W. Willis Ave., Perry, Iowa died at her home oct 4, 1983.
Born Feb 15, 1919 to Ellen and Edwin Finkle at Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., she received her
education in Greenwood area schools. She was married to August G. Franz on March 28, 1945. The
family moved perry, Iowa in the late 1940's, where they have since resided.
She is survived by her husband, August, one daughter, Shelby Jean Franz of Des Moines, Iowa, one son,
Wayne Franz, his wife Glenda and three grandsons, Des Moines, Iowa, one brother, George Finkle of
Lewisville, Texas and two sisters, Ethel Jones of Simi Valley, Cal. and Lila Tukcer of Hamilton, Texas.
Funeral services were held at Fouch/Murdock Funeral Chapel on Oct. 6, 1983, with Rev. Norbert
Jolivette officiating. Interment was made in Valley View Cemetery in Perry, Iowa.
Attending the funeral from this area were Fritz Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elmer, Tom Elmer, Doris
Franz of Greenwood and Lavern Johnson of Wis. Rapids.
From Tribune Record Gleaner, 10/12/1983
Carl August Franz Decendants
BioM: Finkle, Florraine (1945) Posted By: Stan Date: Friday, 29 December
2006, at 7:14 p.m. Surnames: FRANZ FINKLE GRAY ELMER HAMEL ----- Source: : Marshfield
News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 04/04/1945 ----- Finkle, Florraine (28 MAR 1945) Miss Florraine
Finkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Finkle, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), became the bride of Pfc.
August G. Franz of Greenwood, in a nuptial ceremony read in the Adventist Church at Withee, March
28, 1945, at high noon, with the Rev. John C. Klingeberger officiating. Mrs. Klingeberger played the
wedding marches and soft music during the ceremony besides accompanying Miss Violet Hamel, of
Withee, who sang, Because, and I Love You Truly. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an
ivory colored gown of rayon taffeta, the skirt of which extended into a long train. Her fingertip veil of
illusion was trimmed with lace and caught to a crown of seed pearls and she carried calla lilies. For
something old the bride carried her grandmothers handkerchief; the small ribbon bow on her bouquet
represented something blue; and something borrowed was the pearl necklace belonging to her aunt that
she wore for jewelry. Miss Lila Finkle, Murray, Ky., a sister of the bride, in a long frock of soft green
satin and chiffon, was maid of honor, and Miss Laverne Gray, niece of the groom, and Miss Doloris
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Elmer, cousin of the bride, in similar frocks of orchid and yellow were bridesmaids. Miss Finkle carried
a bouquet of yellow daffodils while the bridesmaids held yellow daffodils and white carnations. Lloyd
Hame, Withee, served as best man, and Thomas Elmer and Kenneth Gray, nephews of the groom,
ushered. Following the ceremony covers were laid for 40 guests at dinner at the Finkle home decorated
in a white, yellow, orchid and green color scheme. A four-tier wedding cake made by Mrs. Alfred
Schwarze, and decorated in the same colors centered the brides table. Pfc. Franz, who is now stationed
at Miami Beach, Fla., with the Army Air Corps, has served overseas for 23 months. Mrs. Franz is
employed in Milwaukee. Guests included Mrs. Walter Elmer and daughter, Mrs. Harry Brunn, and Miss
Doloris Elmer, Milwaukee; Miss Lila Finkle, Murray, Ky.; Miss Laverne and Kenneth Gray, Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Gray and family, Spencer; Miss Violet and Lloyd Hamel, Withee; Mr. and Mrs. William
Franz and family, Owen. Mrs. Otto Reineking and Mrs. Norbert Kuester served as cooks, while Gladys
Kuester, Mrs. Mike Bolf, and Mrs. Edwin Franz waited on tables. The photo below was contributed by
Barbara O'Reilly
Children of August Gustave Franz and Florraine Finkle:
i. Shelby Jean Franz.
ii. Wayne A. Franz. He married Glenda Rae (?) Franz.
40. Martha Louise 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 20 Apr 1903, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 131
bapt. 31 May 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 14 Oct 1981, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, buried 17 Oct
1981, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Housewife. She married Harve Lawrence
(Harvey) Schwarze 26 Oct 1927, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 179
He was the son of
George Wilhelm Schwarze and Frieda Kuhlmann. Harve Lawrence (Harvey) Schwarze was born 17 Jun
1903, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 26 Jul 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of
Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 13 Jan 1972, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, buried 17 Jan 1972, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farmer and
Carpenter.
Martha Franz/Harvey Schwarze Marriage
Miss Martha Franz, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey
Schwarze at the brides home on route two (Greenwood, Clark County) Oct. 26, 1927, Rev. Vriesen
officated.
The bride was attended by Miss Selma Franz as maid of honor and Mr. Orlin Schwarze attended the
groom as man of honor. The young couple will reside on the groom's parents farm near Greenwood.
Their many friends wish them many years of happy wedded life.
Greenwood Gleaner (Nov 3, 1927)
Carl August Franz Decendants
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Martha L Schwarze Obituary (1981)
Martha L. Schwarze, 78, of Greenwood died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Death was due to an apparent heart attck.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Satureay at United Church of Christ, Owen. The Rev. Margaret Shepherd
will officate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Withee.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Maurina Funeral Home, Owen.
Martha Franz was born April 20, 1903 in Greenwood. She was married to Harvey Schwarze in October
1927 in Greenwood. Afer marriage she and her husband farmed in the township of Warner near
Greenwood and then farmed in the twonship of Green Grove, near Owen. She worked at Clark County
Health Care Center from 1956-58.
She had lived with sister, Minnie Laube in Owen until 1977 when she moved to Greenwood.
She was a member of United Church of Christ in Owen and the Sunsine Club, township of Green Grove.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Beatrice) Neilsen of Greenwood; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie
Laube and Mrs. Selma Churkey, both of Owen, and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf and Mrs. Harold (Arvilla)
Horn, both of Greenwood; one brother, Leondo Franz of Wisconsin Rapids; six grandchildren; and three
great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in January 1972 and four brothers.
Pallbearers will be five grandsons and one grandson-in-law.
Internment in Riverside Cemetary, Owen, Wisconsin.
Harvey L. Schwarze Obituary (1972)
Rites Held for Owen Resident
Carl August Franz Decendants
Owen - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the United church of Christ here for Harvey L.
Schwarze, 68, of route 1, Owen, who died of an apparent heart attack at his home Thursday.
The Rev Hilding Peterson, pastor, officiated and burial was made in Riverside cemetery at Withee. The
Hoeper-Kraut Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Schwarze was born June 17, 1903, in Greenwood, and attended Greenwood schools. He was
married to Martha Franz, Oct 26, 1927, in Greenwood. The couple resided in the town of Green Grove
for 40 years and he had been employed at the Clark County Hospital, Owen, for over 10 years.
He was a member of the United church of Christ, and had served on the school board and the Green
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Grove Town Board. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Beatrice) Nielsen, Greenwood;
six granchildren; a sister, Miss Elanor Schwarze, Greenwood, and three brothers, Orlan and Ewald
Schwarze, both of Greenwood; and Richard Schwarze, Castle, Wyo.
November 12, 1917 GREENWOOD GLEANER "Thanks--I wish to express my thanks to all who gave
me their votes and helped me win the pony, recently given away by the Greenwood Co-op Mercantine
Co.-----Harvey Schwarze" Family Note: Harvey Lawrence Schwarze and his brother, Orlin Hugh, both
won this Pony, which was named "Darling", as well as the buggy pictured below as well. At the time,
"Harv" was 14 yrs. old, and his younger brother was 7yrs. old. It is Orlin who is in the buggy behind
"Darling" in th1s photo. These boys were the sons of George & Freida (Kuhlmann) Schwarze who
resided in Warner Township, Clark Co., WI near the town hall. They both attended the old Benjamin
School which had originally been called the Herman Schwarze School. Herman and his wife, Christina,
were the boys' grandparents. Stan Schwarze
Children of Martha Louise Franz and Harve Lawrence (Harvey) Schwarze:
92 i. Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze
41. Minna Sophia 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 20 Apr 1903, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 132
bapt. 31 May 1903, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Sep 1985, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. She married Henry
Harry (Happy) Laube 29 Sep 1926, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 180
He was the son of
Karl (Charles) Laube and Margret Jacob. Henry Harry (Happy) Laube was born 2 May 1901, in Rock
Island, Rock Island, Illinois, United States, died 2 Feb 1969, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin,
buried 5 Feb 1969, in Withee, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Census: 3 Jan 1920, Green Grove
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. Census records for Henry Harry (Happy) Laube and
Minna Sophia Franz: 30 Apr 1930, Green Grove Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
October 1, 1961
Anniversary
Carl August Franz Decendants
One score and fifteen momentous years ago- Kind gracious Henry and his beloved bride, started sailing
down the sea of Matrimony:
Oft the darkening clouds would be hanging low, And stayed so for a distracting while- But even though
ill fate would strike, They'd overcome adversity with their gracious smile.
Angry waves oft would lash their deck And even defiant sharks would lash their share, But they
accepting their Crosses with patience Dethroned their griefs with their nightly prayer.
Then they encounted broken sails, the depression, When many floks as I, just couldn't win; Yet Henry
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and Minnie just overcame their problems By accepting them with an optomistic grin.
They have been faithful friends and neighbors, Ever tossing kink deeds o'er the billowy sea; Giving
cheer to the hearts they encounter, And remembering simple folks as you and me.
Now in everyone's lives there comes timely Crosses And oh, how the relentless rains may pour But
Minnie merely sought God for guidance And seemingly they were blessed the more.
But far greater than their wordly assets Is their fine family they were blessed to rear, For they are just as
friendly, intelligent and happy - As they complete the circle so sublimely dear,
So now dear Hank and charming Minnie - Just keep on a sailing on lifes's boat as before, Until some day
the great God shall welcome you On to a promised land and heavenly shore.
By Hedwig Bach
Minie Laube Obituary (1985)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Owen - Services for Mrs. Henry (Minie S.) Laube, 82, who died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice
Care Unit, will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at United Church of Christ, Owen.
The Rev. Raymond Torgersen will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Withee.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Maurina Funeral Home, Owen and from 11 a.m. Wednesday
until time of service at the church.
The former Minie Franz was born April 20, 1903 in Greenwood to Henery and Augusta (Decker) Franz.
She was married to Henry Laube Sept. 29, 1926 in Greenwood. They farmed in the Town of Green
Grove and she later worked for Clark County Health Care Center, Owen, from 1965-1977. Her husband
died Feb l, 1969. She moved to the City of Owen in 1969. She was a member of the Sunshine Club in
the Town of Green Grove, United church of Chirst, and active in many church activities.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Edna) Bublitz, Owen and Mrs. Edward (Berniece) Potocnik,
Owen; two sons, Harold and Richard, both of Owen; two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf and Mrs.
Harold (Arvilla) Horn, Greenwood; one brother, Leondo Franz, Wisconsin Rapids; 21 grandchildren and
21 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, four brothers, one sister, one twin sister, and two grandchildren.
Maurina Funeral Home, Owen, handled the arrangements.
Thursday, September 13, 1985 Tribue-Record-Gleaner
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Laube, Minne S. 20 Apr 1903 - 9 Sep 1985)
Minnie S. Laube, 82 Owen, Clark County, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice Unit, Marshfield at 8:40
P.M., Sunday, Sept. 9, 1985.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 11, 1985 at United Church of Christ, Owen.
Rev. Raymond Torgersen performed the service. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Withee.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Perry Bublitz, Glen Bublitz, Terry Laube, Keith Laube, Dale Laube, and
Gene Laube.
Minnie Franz was born April 20, 1903 in Greenwood. She married Henry Laube on Sept 29, 1926 in
Greenwood. They farmed in the town of Green Grove. She had worked at the Clark County Health
Care Center from 1965 to 1977, moving to Owen in 1969.
She was a member of United Church of Christ, and a charter member of the Sunshine Club in town of
Green Grove.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Edna) Bublitz, Owen, Mrs. Edward (Bernice) Potocnik,
Owen, two sons, Harold Laube and Richard Laube, both of Owen, two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf,
Mrs. Harold (Arvilla) Horn, both of Greenwood and one brother, Leondo Franz, Wis. Rapids, 21
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband who died Feb 1, 1969, four brothers, two sisters, and two
grandchildren.
Maurina Funeral Home, Owen, handled the arrangements.
(From Greenwood Gleaner, Sep 13, 1985 Edition)
Henry H. Laube Obituary (1969)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Owen - Henry H. Laube, 67, route 1, Owen, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield of an
apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United church of Christ.
The Rev. Robert Goesling, pastor, will officate and burial will be made in Riverside cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Oeper-Kraut Funeral Home beginning Tuesday. Mr. Laube was born
May 2, 1901 in Rock Island, Ill., and moved with his parents in 1907 to a farm in the twon of Green
Grove. He spent the remainder of his life in Greengrove, and was married Sept. 29, 1926, to Minne
Franz who survives him. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Harold and Richard, both of
Owen; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Edna) Bublitz and Mrs. Ed (Bernice) Potocnik, both of Owen; 18
grandchildren; two sisters , Mrs.
Address: Atwood, Clark Wisconsin Green Grove, Clark, Wisconsin Owen, Clark, Wisconsin
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Children of Minna Sophia Franz and Henry Harry (Happy) Laube:
93 i. Edna Beatrice Laube
94 ii. Bernice Mildred Laube
95 iii. Harold Henry Laube
96 iv. Richard Lester Laube, born 2 Jun 1933, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, died Nov 2004, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
42. Oscar Adolph 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 5 Oct 1909, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 138
bapt. 21 Nov 1909, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 22 Dec 1978, in Land O' Lakes, Vilas, Wisconsin, United States, buried
24 Dec 1978, in Land O'Lakes Bible Church, Land O'Lakes, Vilas, Wisconsin, United States. 181
Occupation: Farmer, Cheesmaker, Butcher and Sausuage Maker. He married Ella Frieda Miller 29 Oct
1936, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She was the daughter of William Frederick Miller
and Anna Wilhelmine Toburen. Ella Frieda Miller was born 2 Nov 1913, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 21 Dec 1913, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 5 Jul 2002, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Obituary of Oscar A. Franz (1978)
Carl August Franz Decendants
GREENWOOD - Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at Land O'Lakes Bible Church for Oscar A.
Franz, 69, Land O'Lakes. The former Greenwood resident died at 6:21 a.m. Friday at Howard Young
Medical Center, Woodruff.
Born Oct 5, 1909 in Greenwood, Mr. Franz was school clerk for Braun Settlement School District in
Clark County. He was a member of Land O'Lakes Fish and Game Club.
He is survived by his wife, Ella; a daughter, Mrs. Herman (Violet) Metzke of Greenwood; two sons,
Floyd and Ronald, both of Land O'Lakes; a brother, Leondo of Wisconsin Rapids; five sisters, Mrs
Martha Schwarze, Mrs. Harold (Arvilla) Horn and Mrs. Michael (Meta) Bolf, all of Greenwood, Mrs.
Minnie Laube and Mrs. Selma Churkey, both of Owen; one grand child; five step grandchildren; and six
step greatgrand children.
Oscar Adolph Franz Obituary Oscar Adolph Franz, 69, Land O Lakes and a former greenwood resident,
died in a hospital early December 22 of an apparent heart attack. Franz, son of Henry and Augusta
(Decker) Franz, was born October 5, 1909 in the Town of Warner. He was a cheesemaker, farmed in
the Town of Warner and operated a saughter house becoming known as a sausage maker. Franz
received his education in the Decker School. He was married in October 1936 to Ella Miller in
Greenwood. They moved from here about 10 years ago to Land O Lakes, where he worked in a resort
until he retired four years ago. Surviving him is his wife; two sons and one daughter, Floyd and Ronald
Franz, both of Land O Lakes, and Mrs. Herman (Violet) Metzke of Greenwood; one grandson; five
sister, Mrs. Minne Laube of owen, mrs. Selma Churkey of Owen, Mrs. Martha Schwarze, Mrs. Mike
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(Meta) Bolf and Mrs. Harold (Arvilla) Horn, all of Greenwood; and one brother, Leondo Franz,
Wisconsin Rapids. he is preceded in deaht by three brothers, Theodore, Emil and Edwin Franz. Funeral
services were hedl December 24 at 1:30 pm at the Land O Lakes Bible Church. Burial was made in the
church cemetery.
Oscar's Sausage Receipe:
16 Oz of salt to 100 pounds of meat (40% pork and 60% beef) 6 oz pepper Saltpeter for color **Mustard
Seed **Garlic
**To taste
Oscar Franz Wedding (1936)
Miss Ella Frieda Miller, daughter of William F. Miller of the Town of Mead and Oscar Adolph Franz,
son of Mr and Mrs. Henry Franz, also of the town of Mead, were united in marriage at the brides home
on Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 PM, Rev. P. H. Franzmeir officating.
A floor length white satin gown was worn by the bride. Her veil fell from a cop effect head band and
she carried a bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums. Mrs Arvilla Franz, sister of the groom, as
bridesmaid wore an olive green gown and carried a bouquet of carnations and crysanthemums.
The groom was attended by Orlin Schwarze.
Fifty-six guests were entertained at a reception after the ceremony and a wedding dinner was served.
The home was prettily decorated in Green and white.
In the evening a dance was given at Silver Dome.
Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Laube and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Churkey and daughter and Eleanore Schwarze all of Owen; Misses Meta
and Arvilla Franz of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Karnitz and family of Neillsville. Mr. and Mrs.
Franz will reside in the Town of Mead where the groom is employed as cheesemaker at the Pleasant
Ridge Factory.
The Gleaner joins their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy
married life.
Obituary for Ella Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
Ella F. Franz, 88, Land O'Lakes, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at Howard Young Medical Center,
Woodruff. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 8, at Land O'Lakes Bible Church.
The Rev. Larry Shetenhelm officiated. Burial was in Land O'Lakes Bible Church Cemetery.
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She was born on Nov 2, 1913, in the town of Mead. After she married Oscar Franz, they owned and
operated a meat-cutting buisness and farmed for many years in the Greenwood area. They moved ot
Land O'Lakes in 1969. She cooked for many years at Motel in the Woods, Boulder Junction. Her
interests included crafting and crocheting.
Survivors include on daughter, Violet J. Metzke, Land O'Lakes, two sons, Floyd (Judy) Franz, Land
O'Lakes, and Ronald (Sharon) Franz, Land O'Lakes, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and
one sister, Selma Karnitz, Neillsville.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Oscar, on Dec 22, 1978, one brother, Oscar Miller and two
sisters, Alma Carruthers and Laura Richmond. Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River, assisted the
family with arrangements.
Tribune-Record Gleaner 7/10/2002. Posted by Stan Schwarze on ALHN Website.
Children of Oscar Adolph Franz and Ella Frieda Miller:
i. Violet Jean Franz. She married Herman Metzke. Herman Metzke was born 15
Dec 1915, in Stratford, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Jan 1988, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 12 Jan 1988, in Greenwood,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
97 ii. Floyd Edwin Franz
98 iii. Ronald Larry Franz
43. Selma Arvilla 11
Franz 116
(Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Jan 1912, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 141
bapt. 24 Mar 1912, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 26 Oct 1982, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. She married
David Emmanuel (Dave) Churkey 8 Oct 1932, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 182
He was the son of
Charles J. Churkey and Emma J. \Churkey\. David Emmanuel (Dave) Churkey was born 5 Aug 1909,
died 16 May 1982, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Boxer, 1930.
Mrs. Selma A. Churkey Obituary (1982)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Owen - Services for Mrs. Selma A. Churkey, 70, of Owen who died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital,
Marshfield will be at 121 a.m. Friday at United Church of Christ. The Rev. Margaret Shepherd will
officate. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery. Visitations will be after 4 p.m. Thursday at the Maurina
Funeral Home, Owen.
The former Selma A. Franz was born Jan 9, 1912 at Greenwood. She and David E. Churkey were
married Oct. 8, 1932; they divorced later. She farmed in the Town of Green Grove, living in owen the
past 20 years. She had worked at the Dairyland Animal Clinic for many years.
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She was a member of United Church of Christ and its Ladies Aid Soceity.
Surviving are one son, Elroy Churkey of Carpentersivll, Ill.; one daugher Mrs. Leo (Gladys) Wachsmuth
of Bear Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf and Mrs. Harold (Arvilla) Horn, both of Greenwood
and Mrs. Minnie Laube, Owe; one brother, Leondo Franz of Wisconsin Rapids; eight grandchildren; and
one great grandchild.
She was predeceased by four brothers, one sister and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry (August Decker)
Franz.
Children of Selma Arvilla Franz and David Emmanuel (Dave) Churkey:
99 i. Gladys Leona Churkey
100 ii. Elroy Glenn. Churkey
44. Arvilla Esther 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Sep 1913, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 142,143,144
bapt. 2 Nov 1913, in Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States, 183
died 27 Jul 1991, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 144,145
buried in Warner
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 184,185
Occupation: Housewife/Nurses Aide, 1970. She
married (1) Theodore Rudolph Wessel 30 May 1942, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
He was the son of Friedrich Hermann ADOLPH Wessel and Anna Auerbach. Theodore Rudolph Wessel
was born 28 Feb 1912, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 186,187,188
died 2 Oct
1967, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 186,189
buried 6 Oct 1967, in Warner Township,
Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 185,190
Occupation: Cheesemaker, 1941; Cheesemaker, 1943;
Dairy Farmer, 1950. Census: 21 Apr 1930, Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 191
She married (2) Harold L. Horn 7 Mar 1970, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. He was
the son of Otto Robert Christian Horn and Ida Ebert. Harold L. Horn was born 4 Oct 1916, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Jun 2005, in Colby, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States. 192
Cause of death: Stroke. Occupation: Factory Worker/Buisness.
Wessel Franz Wedding
Carl August Franz Decendants
A very pretty wedding was performed on Saturday, May 30th at the West Side Reformed Church when
Miss Arvilla Franz became the bride of Theodore Wessel at a 2:30 P.M. ceremony, Rev. P.H.
Franzmeier officiated. The alter was decorated with baskets of bridal wreath and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Alvin Albert played Lohengrin's wedding march.
The bride wore a fitted white chiffon gown with finger-tip veil caught to a headdress of orange blossoms
and carried a bouquet of white roses.
She was attended by her sister Mrs. Mike Bolf and Miss Irma Schwarze who wore aqua marquisette
dresses and carried long sprays of peach gladiolas.
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Adolph Wessel, brother of the groom and Edwin Franz attended the groom.
A dinner for the immediate family followed the ceremony.
Mrs. Wessel has been employed in Milwaukee for the past 11 years. Mr. Wessel is cheesemaker at the
West Eaton Factory where they will make their home.
Out of town guests were Mrs. Frederick Hart and son Elroy, Neenah; Mr. and Mrs. Geo Mesick,
Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Starasta, Delafield and Elmer Meyer, Hales Corners.
The Glenaer joins their many local friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and
happy wedded life.
July 1991 Arvilla Horn
Carl August Franz Decendants
Greenwood - Arvilla Esther (Mrs. Harold) Horn, 77, Greenwood, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at
Neillsville Memorial Home, where she had been a resident since April.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Wessel, Harold Laube, Roger Bolf, Everett Wessel, Jim Horn and
Jerry Franz. She was born Sept. 6, 1913, in the town of Warner, Greenwood, to the late Henry and
Augusta (Decker) Franz. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Reformed church. She attended
Decker School and the German School at the church. She left home at age 17 to work in Milwaukee.
She was married to Theodore Rudolph Wessel of Greenwood on May 30, 1942. She and her husband
operated a cheese factory west of Greenwood for a few years and then farmed in the town of Warner.
After death of her husband in 1967, she moved to Greenwood.
She was married to Harold Horn on March 7, 1979. She and her second husband resided at 405 E.
Miller in Greenwood. She worked as a nurse's aide at memorial Home and did volunteer driving for
Community Services for 10 years. She was a member of Immanuel United church of Christ and a
member of its Ladies Aid for many years. She later transferred to Zion United church of Christ. She is
survived by her husband, Harold; one son, Allan Theodore Wessel of Madison; one step-son, James
Horn of Greenwood; one step-daughter, Eunice Schubert of Dousman; one sister, Mrs. Mike (Meta)
Bolf of Greenwood; one brother, Leondo Franz of Wisconsin Rapids; six grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews.
She was also predeceased by one daughter, Lois Ann Wessel (Mrs. James) Wachsmuth, three sisters,
Mini (Mrs. Henry) Lobe, Martha (Mrs. Harvey) Schwarze and Selma (Mrs. Dave) Cherokee, and four
brothers, Theodore, Emil, Oscar and Edwin. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept memorials which
will be designated to charities at a later date.
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Edna, Bernice and Harold remember Arvilla when she worked in Milwaukee. She would bring them
gifts from Milwaukee and would also give them change.
Bernice remembers one time that Arvilla brought a dress with a pleaded skirt. Edna wanted it, but when
it was to small, she had to give it to Bernice. Edna still has a small purse that Arvilla gave her.
Theodore Wessel
Died of a massive stroke while finishing up chores on the farm. Was a cheesmaker until 1945.
Purchased farm northwest of Greenwood in Warner Township. His mother Anna (Auerbach) Wessel,
died when he was 5 years old. After his sister Ella married, he went to live with her. Mary Wessel said
that he would carry Irma out to the field when it was time for her feeding. He would put her on the
ground when he came to a fence, climb through, and then pull Irma on her blanket under the fence. He
did this until he reached the field where Alfred and Ella were working. After Irma was fed, he would
repeat the same thing until he got back to the house.
Obituary - Theodore Wessel, 55
Carl August Franz Decendants
Mr. Theodore Rudolph Wessel, 55, of Greenwood passed away suddenly at his home on Oct 2, 1967.
He was born in the town of Mead on February 28, 1912 to Adolph and Anna (Auerbach) Wessel. He
received his education in Braun Settlement School. He then worked as a farm hand and cheese maker
until 1941 when he purchased the former West Eaton Cheese Factory.
On May 30, 1942 he was united in marrage to Arvilla Franz at Immanuel United Church of Christ. To
this union was born a son, Allan and a daughter Lois, both of Milwaukee. In 1945 he moved to the farm
northwest of Greenwood where he was residing at the time of death.
He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ and was serving on the Forest Hill
Cemetery Board. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter, two brothers, Adolph and Albert, two
sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Ella) Schwarze and Mr. Donald (Lydia) Tieman all of Greenwood and nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Walter and two brothers and one sister in infancy.
Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ on October 6, with Rev. David Logue
officiating. During the services the church choir sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "In the Garden". Mrs.
Alvin Albert was organist. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetary.
Pall Bearers were: Otto Horn, Herbert Hor, Orlin Schwarze, Jerald Richmond, John Seibold and Melvin
Alperstett. Those attending from out of town were from: Owen, Neillsville, Milwaukee, Loyal,
Baraboo, Marshfield, Sheboygan, Neenah, Thorp, Plymouth, Minneapolis, Waukesha, Abbotsford,
Willard, South Dakota, Arpin, Gilman and Merrilan.
AREA RESIDENT DIES AT AGE 55 Greenwood - Theodore Rudolph Wessel, 55, route 3,
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Greenwood, Clark County, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 1967 at his
home.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Immanuel United Church of Christ here with the Rev.
David Logue officiating. The body will repose at the Hill Funeral Home here from Thursday afternoon
until 11 a.m. Friday, and then at the church. Mr. Wessel was born Feb. 28, 1912, at Greenwood,
received his education here, and had lived in this area his entire life. He was employed at a cheese
factory in Black Creek for a time, then owned and operated a cheese factory in the town of Eaton before
moving to his present farm 22 years ago.
His marriage to Arvilla Franz took place May 30, 1942, at Immanuel United Church of Christ at
Greenwood.
Mr. Wessel was a member of the cemetery board of Immanuel United Church of Christ at Greenwood.
In addition to his wife, survivors are two children, Allan and Miss Lois Wessel, both of Milwaukee, two
brothers, Albert and Adolph, and two sister, Mrs. Ella Schwarze and Mrs. Donald (Lydia) Tieman, all of
Greenwood.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
SOURCE: MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 10/ /1967
Greenwood -- Harold L. Horn, 88 of Greenwood, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, of complications
following a stroke at the Colonial Center in Colby.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2005, at Immanuel United Church of Christ
in Greenwood. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the church.
Harold was born on Oct 4, 1916, to Otto and Ida (Ebert) Horn in the town of Warner. He ran the family
farm until his marriage to Esther Tesmer on July 20, 1941. He was predeceased by his wife. They then
moved and farmed in Greenwood. In 1960 they moved into Greenwood and operated the root beer stand
and later on the northside of town built and operated the Edgetown Drive-In until 1975. He was also
employed by Grassland Dairy where he worked for more than 20 years. He married Arvilla Wessel in
1970. They operated Horn's lunch wagon. She died in 1991.
He is survived by a daughter, Eunice Schubert, Oconomowoc; son, James (Delores) Horn, Greenwood;
stepson, Allan (Ellen) Wessel, Madison; brother, Glenn (Jeanette) Horn, Thorp; three granddaughters,
stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Sat, Jun 25, 2005 issue of Marshfield Hearld.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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Children of Arvilla Esther Franz and Theodore Rudolph Wessel:
101 i. Allan Theodore Wessel
ii. Lois Ann Wessel, born 29 Aug 1946, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin,
died 22 Jul 1989, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, buried in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She married James Bruce
Wachsmuth. He was the son of James Wachsmuth and Helen Russell.
October 18, 1969
Lois Ann Wessel Wedding
Miss Lois Ann Wessel of 1431 No. 31st Street, Milwaukee, daughter of Mrs.
Theodore Wessel and the late Theodore Wessel, Greenwood, was married
Saturday, October 18 to James Wachsmuth Jr., of Milwaukee, son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Wachsmuth of Gilman. She was given in marriage by her brother Allan at
1:30 in the Immanuel United church of Christ. Rev. David Logue preformed the
double ring ceremony. Miss Susan Hoeper sang the Lord's Prayer and Mrs. Leona
Albert was the organist. A Metallic brocade princess line dress with a train was
worn by the bride. A pearl head piece with finger tip veil completed her dress. She
carried a bouqet of white chrysanthemums and ferns.
Attendants of the couple included Mrs. Judy Wessel, Greenwood as Maid of honor,
Miss Phyliss Franz, Milwaukee, Miss Linda Bolf, Greenwood, bridesmaid. They
wore Alpine gold crepe dresses with brodaded velvet bodice and carried a single
crysanthemum.
Roger Johnson, Milwaukee was best man and and Tony Brabrowski, Milwaukee,
and Charles Wachsmuth, Gilman was groomsmen. Roger Tieman and Jerome
Franz did ushering duties.
Following church services, a reception and dance took place at Koalmos Hall in
Gilman. Mrs. Wachsmuth is a 1965 graduate of Greenwood High School and Eau
Claire Technical School. She is employed at Weyenberg Shoe Company of
Milwaukee. her husband is a 1965 graduate of Gilman High School and is a welder
at the Rose Company of Milwaukee. They are making their home at 1431 N. 31st
Stree, Milwaukee.
Wachsmuth-Wessel Wedding
Carl August Franz Decendants
Living at 1431 N. 31st St. in Milwaukee are Mr. and Mrs. James Wachsmuth, who
were married Saturday, Oct 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Immanuel United Church of Christ
in Greenwood.
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Mrs. Wachsmuth is the former Miss Lois Ann Wessel, daughter of Mrs. Theodore
Wessel, Greenwood, and the late Mr. Wessel, and her husband's parents are Mr.
and Mrs. James Wachsmuth Sr., of Gilman.
The Rev. David Logue officated at the nuptial during which the brid's brother,
Allan Wessel, gave her in marriage. Mrs. Alvin Albert was organist and Miss Suan
Hoeper, soloist.
* * * *
Carl August Franz Decendants
A princess style gown of brocade with chapel train was worn by the bride. Her veil
was in hip length and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and ferns.
Attendants of the couple included Mrs. Allan Wessel, Greenwood, Matron of
honor; Miss Linda Bolf, Greenwood, and Miss Phylilis Franz, Milwaukee,
bridesmaids; Roger Johnson, Milwaukee, best man, and Tony Grabowski,
Milwaukee, and Charles Grabowski as Groomsmen.
July 1989 Lois Wachsmuth Obituary
Former Greenwood resident, Mrs. Lois Wachsmuth, 42, of Milwaukee, died
Saturday afternoon, July 22, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee.
Services were Tuesday, July 25, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood,
with the Rev. John Tschudy officiating. Burial was in Braun Settlement Cemetery,
rural Greenwood.
Rinka Funeral Home handled arrangements.
The former Lois Wessel was born August 31, 1946, in Marshfield. She attended
Braun Settlement School, graduated from Greenwood High School in 1965 and
attended Eau Claire Technical School.
On October 18, 1969, she married James Wachsmuth in Greenwood.
For Seven years, she worked for Weinberg Shoe Co., in Milwaukee and was then
employed by J.C. Penny Co. for the past 16 years.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Arvilla (Franz) Horn, and
her stepfather, Harold Horn of Greenwood; a brother, Allan Wessel of Madison;
one stepsister, Mrs. William (Eunice) Shubert of Dousman; and one stepbrother,
James Horn of Greenwood.
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She was predeceased by her father, Theodore Wessel.
45. Edwin Otto 11
Franz 193
(Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 May 1915, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 20 Jun 1915, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 11 May 1975, in Hazen, Mercer, North Dakota, United States, buried in
Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation:
Cheese Maker. He married Mae Lorraine Schultze. She was the daughter of Max Schultze and Eleanore
Beller.
Edwin O. Franz Obituary (1975)
Greenwood - Services for Edwin Otto Franz, 70, Hazen, N.D., formerly of Greenwood, will be at 2 p.om
Monday at Immanuel United Church of Christ. mr. Franz died wednesday evening at Hazen Memorial
Hospital. Death was attributed to heart failure. Officiating will be the Rev. David Logue, pastor of Zion
United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery. Visitations may be made at the Rinka
Funeral Home in Greenwood beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Monday
until service time.
Mr. Franz was born May 9, 1915, in Clark County and attended the former Decker School at
Greenwood. He owned the Pleasant Ridge Cheese Factory here from 1937 to 1961. In 1966, he moved
to Sturgis, S.C. and became part owner of a cheese factory there. Since 1971, he lived operated a cheese
factory at Hazen, N.D.
Mr. Franz married the former Mae Schultze on Sept 2, 1943, at Thorp, She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Lee, Ferndale, Calif., and Lynn, Sturgis, S.D.; a daughter, Mrs. Gary
(Nancy) Jeffers, Milwaukee; two brothers Oscar, Boulder Junction, and Leondo, Wisconsin Rapids; five
sisters, Mrs. Minnie Laube, Mrs. Martha Schwarze and Mrs. Selma Churkey, all of Owen, and Mrs.
Harold Horn and Mrs Mike Bolf both of Greenwood; and a grandson.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and a sister.
EDWARD FRANZ BURIED AT GREENWOOD
Carl August Franz Decendants
Edwin Otto Franz, 60, of Hazen, S.D., died unexpectedly at the Hazen Memorial Hospital on
Wednesday evening, Nov. 6, 1975. Edwin Franz was born May 9, 1915 in Clark County. His parents
were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz. He attended schools in Clark Co. He was married on Sept. 2, 1943, at
Thorp, Wis. to the former Mae Schultze. She survives him.
At the time of his death, Mr. Franz was manager of the Hazen Cheese Co. Inc.
He had owned a cheese factory at Greenwood from 1937 until selling in 1961. He then was part owner
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of a cheese factory at Sturgis, S.D. until 1971, when he came to Hazen to manage the Hazen Cheese Co.,
Inc.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 10 at the United Church of Christ in Greenwood, with
burial in the West Side Cemetery, Greenwood.
Pallbearers were Quinton Irvine, Leon Kuester, Leonard Jensen, Melvin Alperstett, James Petkovsek,
and Alvin Wehrman. Mrs. Alvin Albert was organist for the congregational singing.
Rinka Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Franz is survived by two sons, Lee, Fernedale, Calif., and Lynn, Sturgis,
S.D., one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Jeffers, Milwaukee, one grandson, two brothers, Oscar, Boulder
Junction, Wis., Leondo, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Laube, Mrs. Martha
Schwarze, and Mrs. Selma Churkey, all of Owen, Mrs. Harold Horn, and Mrs. Mike Bolf, both of
Greenwood.
He was preceded in death by two brothers. SOURCE: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 11/12/1975
Children of Edwin Otto Franz and Mae Lorraine Schultze:
i. Lee E. Franz.
102 ii. Nancy Franz
iii. Lynn Franz, born 16 Jan 1951, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, died 9
Feb 1986, in Deerfield, Pennington, South Dakota, United States.
46. Leondo Fred 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Feb 1917, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, 146
bapt. 15 Apr 1917, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 1
Mar 2003, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States, buried in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States. He married Loretta Rose Wachsmuth 16 Oct 1946, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States. She was the daughter of Emil Albert Wachsmuth and Katherine Alviria Samson. Loretta
Rose Wachsmuth was born 15 Nov 1926, in Wisconsin, United States, died 31 Mar 2008, in Memorial
Medical Center, Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, buried 19 Apr 2008, in Owen,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Lonnie remembers the Schneiders of ND. When he was working in ND he spent some time with them.
(Verbal 7/24/2000 - To Al Wessel)
Obituary for Leondo "Lonnie" Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
Leondo "Lonnie" Franz, 86, of 3014 Highway 13 S., died Saturday, March 1, 2003, at Riverview
Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Sevices will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at 1st English Lutheran Church,
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Wisconsin Rapids, with the Rev. Kenneth Hanson officiating. Mr. Franz will be buried in Owen, WI.
Born Feb. 9, 1917, in Greenwood, WIs, Mr. Franz was the son of Augusta (Decker) and Henry Franz.
He married Loretta Wachsmuth on Oct. 12, 1946, at Greenwood, Wis.
Mr. Franz worked as manager of the Wood County Farm Supply Cooperative from 1953 to 1982. He
bought Spruce Park Motel in 1978, then sold it to his daughter in 1993.
Survivors include his children, Patricia (William) Schubring, West Allis; Phyliss (Charles) Meinhardt,
Greenwood, Wis; Jerome (Lisa) Franz, Twin Lakes, Wis; Jane Franz, Wisconsin Rapids; Randy (Debra)
Franz, Wisconsin Rapids; Richard (Debbie) Franz, Kansasville, Wis; and Rhonda (Kenneth) Bush.
Also, he is survived by grandchildren Jose Hernandes of Oak Creek, Wis; Travis Graves, of the U.S.
Army; Kara Meinhardt, of Greenwood, Wis; Stacy and Rachel Franz, both of Kenosha; Jarod of
College; Alyssa of Twin Lakes, Wis; Brandon Franz, Amanda Young and Katherine Young, all of
Wisconsin Rapids; and Lindsey Franz, Kansasville, Wis. Mr. Franz also was survived by his
Great-Grandchildren Josh and Veronica, both of Wisconsin Rapids; Venessa, Angelina, Megan, Marisa,
all of Oak Creek, Wis; and Jacqlyn, Kenosha.
He also will be missed by his yellow lab, Jake.
He was preceded in death by his father Henry in June 1949, and his mother Augusta Decker in
September 1953; his sisters, including a baby girl in February 1910, Minnie Laube in September 1985,
Martha Schwartz in October 1981, Selma Churkey in October 1982, Arvilla Wessel-Horn in September
1991 and Meta Bolf in November 2000. He also was preceded in death by his brothers Theodore in
March 1974, Emil in February 1965, Oscar in December 1978 and Edwin in May 1975. Friends may call
at the funeral home 4-7 p.m. today and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Daily Tribune, Monday March 3, 2003, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
When Phyliss was born, Lonnie worked for Ed Franz as a cheesemaker. When Lorretta went into labor,
Ed told Lonnie he could leave when the work was done.
Verbal from Randy Franz.
Carl August Franz Decendants
BioM: Wachsmuth, Loretta (1946) Posted By: Stan Date: Wednesday, 3
January 2007, at 7:58 a.m. Surnames: FRANZ WACHSMUTH STARR SCHWARZE WEHRMAN
STUMPNER ----- Source: : Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 10/1?/1946 ----- Wachsmuth,
Loretta (12 OCT 1946) Miss Loretta Wachsmuth, daughter of Emil Wachsmuth, Gilman, exchanged
wedding vows with Leondo Franz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), Oct.
12, 1946, in the West Side Church at Greenwood. The Rev. J.C. Klingsberger officiated. Attendants
were Miss Marion Wachsmuth, sister of the bride, and Michael Starr, Thorp, Miss Beatrice Schwarze,
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Owen, a niece of the groom, and Leo Wehrman, Greenwood. The bride wore a long white formal gown
of heavy satin and fingertip veil of illusion caught to a crown of seed pearls. She held red roses and
white pompons. The maid of honor and bridesmaid wore pink and blue taffeta frocks and blusher veils
caught to matching wreaths of flowers. The carried carnations and pompons. After the ceremony dinner
was served to 120 guests at the Paul Stumpner home at Greenwood. Pink, blue, and white streamers and
flowers decorated the residence. A large wedding cake, baked by Mrs. Alfred Schwarze, centered the
table. A reception was held that afternoon and in the evening a wedding dance was given at the
Mileaway Ballroom. Mrs. Franz had been employed at the Potter Co. in North Chicago. Mr. Franz is
engaged in farming and the couple are living on his farm on route 4 near Greenwood. Top of Form 1
Bottom of Form 1
Loretta R. Franz
Carl August Franz Decendants
Loretta Rose Franz, 81, of Greenwood passed away Monday , March 31, 2008 at Memorial Medical
Center in Neillsville where she had resided the past three months.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the home of Charles & Phyllis
Meinhardt, 225 N Hendren Ave., Greenwood, WI. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Withee, WI.
Cremation Society of Eau Claire is assisting the family with arrangements.
Loretta was born November 15, 1926, in Owen to Emil and Kathrine (Samson) Wachsmuth. The family
moved to Gilman, WI where she attended Hannibal and Donald schools. After school she worked in
Waukegan at the Great Lakes Navel Base.
On October 12, 1946, Loretta married Leondo Franz at Immanuel United Church of Christ in
Greenwood, WI. Leondo died on March 1, 2003.
Loretta worked on family farms until 1954 and then for various families in the Greenwood area, Great
Lakes Woolen Co, Loyal Canning Factory and Weyerhauser. After becoming a CNA she worked in
Gilman, Vesper, Port Edwards nursing homes and did in-home care.
Survivors include her children Patricia (William) Schubring, West Allis, Phyllis (Charles) Meinhardt,
Greenwood, Jerome (Lisa) Franz, Winthrop Harbor, IL, Jane Franz, Randy (Debra) Franz, Richard
(Debbie) Franz, and Rhonda (Ken) Bush all of Wisconsin Rapids; 11 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren, her brothers Alfred (Betty) Wachsmuth, Sheldon, WI, Arnold Wachsmuth, Schurz,
NV and Leo (Gladys) Wachsmuth, Sun City, AZ, her sister Dorothy (Ray) Cornell of Gilman and
sister-in-laws Helen (James) Wachsmuth, Gilman and Delores (Everett) Wachsmuth, Hinckley, MN and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters Alvira Stumpner, Elda Wald, Ella Mitchell and Marion Gwiazda
and brothers Harold, Ralph, Earl, James, Everett, and infancy deaths of Ebner and Lee.
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Children of Leondo Fred Franz and Loretta Rose Wachsmuth:
103 i. Patricia Franz
104 ii. Phyllis Amanda Franz
105 iii. Jerome Leondo Franz
iv. Jane Rennie Franz.
106 v. Randy Lee Franz
107 vi. Richard Harold Franz
108 vii. Rhonda Kay Franz
47. Meta Leona 11
Franz (Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 3 Jul 1919, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States, 147
bapt. 31 Aug 1919, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin,
United States, died 27 Nov 2000, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 30 Nov 2000, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 194
Occupation: Housewife. She married Michael Bolf 172
21
Jun 1941, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 195
He was the son of Matthew Bolf and
Katrine Briski. Michael Bolf was born 11 Sep 1913, in Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico, United States,
died 3 Mar 1989, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Cheesemaker.
5/28/90, Meta Bolf, Verbal to Allan Wessel. Meta rememberd having to attend English school at Decker
school. When the regular school year was completed they then attended the German school at the
church. They also had to attend catachism classes. The picnic that was held each 4th of July was to
celebrate the holiday and ended the German school year. Soda was 5 cents per bottle and Meta
remembered packing a quart jar full of ice cream and rushing home with it so her mother, Augusta,
could have some ice cream since whe was unable to attend the picnic.
Meta Franz Wedding (1941)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Immanuel Reformed Church at Greenwood was the scene of the wedding of a Greenwood couple, Miss
Meta Franz, and Mike bolf, daugher and son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bolf,
respectifely, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 21. The Rev. P. H. Franzmeir performed the
ceremony in a setting of roses and peonies.
The bride repeated her vows in a pale peach mousseline-de-soie gown and a poke bonnet holding her
fingertip veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of Talisman roses and blue delphiniums. Light blue
marquestette and matching bonnets were worn by Miss Arvilla Franz, maid of honor, sister of the bride
and Miss Irma Schwarze, bridesmaid, who carried bouquest similar to that of the bride.
Theodore Wessel acted as best man for Mr. Bolf and Leondo Franz was groomsman. "O Perfect Love"
was sung by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fravert and Mrs. Franzmeir.
Immediate relatives and friends attneded a supper served at the home of the bride's parents. Covers
were laid for 90 guests, and blue and peach constituted the color scheme for the decorations. mr. and
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Mrs. Bolf will make their home at the Pleasant Ridge Cheese Factory at Greenwood, where the groom is
employed as a cheesemaker.
Guests from away included Lillian and Gilbert Stolting, Mrs. Hans Kolpanen, and Mr. and Mrs. George
Mesick, all of Milwaukee and John Briski of Chicago. Mrs. R. Netzer Sochan, Goodrich.
Michael Bolf Obituary (1989)
Michael (Mike) Bolf, 75, Greenwood, Town of Warner, died at 6:15 pm Friday at his home. Services
will be at 11 am Tuesday at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, with the Rev. John Tschudy of Immanuel
United Church of Christ, Greenwood, officiating.
Pall bearers will be Harold Horn, Bernard Walker, Jim bolf, Jim Seliskar, Rober Ashbeck and Ed
Gregorich. The body will be cremated.
Visitation will be at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, from 10 am tuesday until the time of the service.
He was born Sept 11, 1913, in Gallup, NM to Matt and Katherine Bolf. He attended schools in New
Mexico. He married Meta Franz June 21, 1941, in Greenwood. He came to Wisco9nsin at the age of
18. He worked in the Conservation Corps camps. He was a cheesemaker for Pleasant Ridge Cheese
Factory, Greenwood Coop, and Ashbeck;s Cheese Factory from 1936 to 1985.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Roger and Dennis, both of Greenwood; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis
(Linda) Walker of Neillsville; two brothers, Matt and John, both of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. William
(Mary) Mickett of Thorp, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Becker of Minnesota, Mrs. Harry (Ann) Nalezny of
Chicago, and Mrs. William (Delores) Benzschawel of Owen; and five grandchildren. He was
redeceased by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Children of Meta Leona Franz and Michael Bolf:
109 i. Roger Henry Bolf
110 ii. Dennis Harold Bolf
111 iii. Linda Kay Bolf
Carl August Franz Decendants
48. Laura Mina 11
Abel (Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 30 Jul 1899, bapt. 10 Sep 1899, in Reformed
Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 1 Dec 1985, in Owen, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States, buried 5 Dec 1985, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She married
Karl (Carl) Laube 17 Apr 1929. He was the son of Karl (Charles) Laube and Margret Jacob. Karl (Carl)
Laube was born 29 Mar 1889, in Germany, died 22 May 1981, buried 26 May 1981, in Owen, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. Census: 3 Jun 1920, Green Grove Township, Clark County, Wisconsin,
United States.
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Children of Laura Mina Abel and Karl (Carl) Laube:
112 i. Kenneth Laube
ii. Lorraine Laube.
iii. Janet Laube.
49. Otto W 11
Abel (Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 Dec 1901, 154
bapt. 23 Feb 1902, in Reformed
Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 17 Sep 1971. He married Grace
Herr 17 Dec 1931. She was the daughter of Albert Herr and Ellen Bailey. Grace Herr was born 3 Feb
1909, died 4 Jun 2004, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Otto W. Abel Obituary
Greenwood - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church here for
Otto W. Abel, 69, Greenwood, Clark County, whose death of Sept. 17, 1971 was announced in Friday's
News Herald.
The Rev. Leander Koopman, pastor, will officate and burial will be made in the parish cemetery.
Visitations may be made at the Hill Funeral Home beginning Sunday noon. A general rosary service
will be held there at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Abel was born Dec. 26, 1901, in the Town of Hendren, west of Greenwood, and was married Dec.
17, 1931 to Grace Herr, in Greenwood. The couple operated his father's farm for a year prior to moving
to a farm 2 miles north of Greenwood. They resided there until 1940, when they moved into the city of
Greenwood. Mr. Abel had been a carpenter by trade.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Joan) Bujanowski and Mrs. Jerry (Donna)
Peters, both of Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. Richard (Yvonne) Rondorf, Greenwood, three sons, Harold
Abel, Marengo, Ill., Lloyd Abel, Marshfield and Frank Abel, who is serving with the United Statew
Marines in Colorado, 17 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Laura) Laube, and Mrs. Adolph
(Florine) Wendt, both of Owen and Mrs. Walter (Ella) Elmer, Milwaukee and a brother, Adolph Abel,
Greenwood.
He was preceded in death by a son, Albert and a twin brother in infancy.
Marshfield News Hearld Sept 1971
Grace A. Herr Obituary
Carl August Franz Decendants
Tribune Record Gleaner (TRG) Volume 111 Number 23 Loyal, WI Wednesday, June 9, 2004
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Grace A. Abel, 95, Neillsville, formerly of Greenwood, died Friday, June 4, 2004 at Memorial Medical
Center, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Greenwood. The Rev. Joseph Follmar officated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Grace A. Herr was born Feb 3, 1909 in Alden, Ill., to Albert and Ellen (nee Baily) herr. She was raised
and educated in Greenwood, where she attended St. Mary's parochial school and graduated from
Greenwood High School in 1927. She married Otto William Abel on Dec 17, 1931, in Greenwood. In
1940, they moved into Greenwood, where she was a homemaker. Her husband Otto, died in 1971. She
continued to live in Greenwood and worked for the Green Thumb program at the Greenwood Public
Schools. She later moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where she lived for several years, and then entered the
Neillsville Memorial Home in February 2002. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church and had many intereests, including sewing, crocheting, and quilting, expecially for her
grandchildren.
She will be sadely missed by her five children, Harold "Bud" Abel, Marengo, Ill., Johan (Harry)
Bujanowski, Wisconsin Rapids, Lloyd (Dawn) Abel, Brussels, Donna (Jerry) Peters, Rudolph and Frank
(Abigail) Abel, LaPuente, Calif; 23 grandchildren, 28 great-children; two great-great-grandchildren;
and two sisters, delores Keating, Muncie, Ind, and Loretta Herr, Greenwood.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her hustand, otto, one son, Albert Abel; one daughter Yvonne
Rondorf; one grandson, two granddaughters; one sister, Lola Slavin; and two brothers, Joseph Herr and
Francis Herr.
Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, assisted the family with arrangements.
Supplied by David Fuhrmann (fuhrmann@fuse.net)
Children of Otto W Abel and Grace Herr:
Carl August Franz Decendants
113 i. Harold Abel
ii. Albert Abel, born 8 Feb 1935, died 14 Oct 1955, in Illinois, United States.
Subject:Abel, Albert Francis (1935 - 1955) Posted by:Stan
Email:Posted4U@Charter.net Surnames:ABEL BUJANOUSKI Message: Source:
Greenwood Library Scrapbook Collection from MARSHFIELD NEW HERALD
10/ /1955 Abel, Albert Francis (1935 - 1955) GREENWOOD, CLARK COUNTY
Funeral services will be held here Tuesday for Albert Abel, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Abel, Greenwood, who was killed in a car accident late Friday evening
between Harvard and Capron, Ill. The youth, who was employed in Capron, died of
a crushed chest when his car hit a bridge. The Rev. Edward Hartung will officiate
at final rites at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church here. The
rites will precede an 8:30 a.m. service at the Abel home, where the body is now
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lying in state. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 tonight. The Hill Funeral Home,
Loyal, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Albert Francis Abel was born in Greenwood Feb. 8, 1935. He received
his primary education at St. Mary's School here and was graduated from
Greenwood High School in 1952. He had been employed in Capron since
graduation. Besides hi parents, he leaves three sisters and three brothers, Mrs.
Harry (Joan) Bujanouski, Milwaukee Harold of Capron, and Yvonne, Donna Mae,
Lloyd and Frank, all at home.
114 iii. Joan Abel
115 iv. Yvonne Abel, born 9 Mar 1939, died 8 Oct 1971.
116 v. Lloyd Abel
117 vi. Donna Mae Abel
vii. Frank Abel.
50. Ella Meta 11
Abel (Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 21 Jun 1904, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 155
died 5 May 1995. She married Walter Elmer 24 Mar 1929. Walter Elmer was born 15 Oct 1891, died 1 3
OCT 1978, buried in New Berlin, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Ella Meta Abel and Walter Elmer:
118 i. Walter Jr. Elmer
119 ii. Dolores Elmer
120 iii. Shirley Elmer
51. Adolph 11
Abel 196
(Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 18 Mar 1906, in Clark, Wisconsin, United States, 156
bapt. 20 May 1906, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States,
died 31 May 1986, buried in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. He married Anita Dill 17 Sep
1937. She was the daughter of Julius Dill and Lydia Kuester. Anita Dill was born 13 Nov 1916, died 8
May 2004, in Neillsville Memorial Home, Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 edition of the Tribune-Record-Gleaner
Anita Abel
Carl August Franz Decendants
Anita E. Abel, 87, Neillsville, formerly of Greenwood, died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the Neillsville
memorial Home.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood. The Rev.
James Mohr officted. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Abel,
Steven Abel, Brad Siefert, Dick Larson, Robert Clark and Harry Channing.
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Anita Ella Dill was born on Nov 13, 1916, in Greenwood, to Julius and Lydia (nee Kuester) Dill. She
was raised and educated in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1935. After her
schooling she moved to Madison, where she worked for a short time. She married Adolph Abel on Sept.
17, 1937. They lived in Greenwood after their marriage and raised their family. In 1959, she went to
work at the Greenwood Public Schools as a cook. She later became head cook and worked until her
retirement in 1981. Her husband died on May 31, 1986. She was a member of the Zion United Church
of Christ and the Clark County Homemakers. Her interests included traveling, plaing cards, bingo and
crocheting, but she especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her three sons, Gary (Nancy) Abel, Racine, Jack (Betty) Abel, Greenwood, and Tom
(Lynne) Abel, Greenwood; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Gilbert Dill, Rock
Dam; and one sister, Beulah Matkovich, Willard.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Adolph; one great-granddaughter; two sisters,
Alberta Thomas and Julia Mitte; and five brothers, Leo Dill, Harvey Dill, Gobblieb Dill, Henry Dill and
Norbert Dill.
Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, assisted the family with arrangements.
Received from Kipp Kippenhan (May 23, 2004)
Children of Adolph Abel and Anita Dill:
Carl August Franz Decendants
121 i. Gary DuWanye Abel
122 ii. Jack Abel
iii. Tom Abel. He married Lynne Karl.
52. Florine Mathilde 11
Abel 197
(Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Mar 1910, bapt. 5 Jun 1910, in
Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 6 Dec 1994, buried
10 Dec 1994. She married Adolph H. Wendt 197
2 Oct 1935. He was the son of John Fred Wendt and
Clara Louise Noah. Adolph H. Wendt was born 30 Jul 1911, died 4 May 1984, buried in United Church
of Christ Church Cemetary.
Subject:Wendt, Florine M. (1910 - 1994) Posted by:Stan Email:Posted4U@Charter.net
Surnames:WENDT ABEL FRANZ MISSLING WATHKE ELMER Message: FLORINE WENDT
Florine M. Wendt, 84, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994, at Memorial Medical Center, Neillsville.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994, at Immanuel United Church of Christ,
Greenwood. Rev. Larry Olson and Rev. Harold Schlobhohm officiated. Burial was in the Immanuel
United Church of Christ Cemetery.
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Pallbearers were Jack Abel, Tom Abel, Ken Laube, Duane Olson, Dick Olson, Rodney Englebretson,
Jerome Erickson, and Bud Elmers.
Florine M. Abel was born on March 9, 1910, in Greenwood, to Frank and Louis (nee Franz) Abel.
She married Adolph H. Wendt on Oct. 2, 1935, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood.
He preceded her in death on May 4, 1984. After their marriage, she and her husband lived in Baraboo
for three years, later moving to Loyal. IN 1942, they began to farm in the Town of Longwood, where
she continued to reside until the time of her death. Their son purchased the farm after the death of her
husband and continued the dairy business. She was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ
and the ladies aid and a member of the Longwood Homemakers Club.
Survivors include one son, Dennis (Colleen) Wendt, Owen two daughters, Carol (Douglas) Missling,
Owen and Geraldine (Roger) Wathke, Osseo one sister, Ella Elmers, Idaho eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Memorials may be given in her name to the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood.
Maurina Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. SOURCE:
TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 12/14/1994
Children of Florine Mathilde Abel and Adolph H. Wendt:
123 i. Geraldine Joyce Wendt
124 ii. Carol Wendt
125 iii. Dennis Wendt
Carl August Franz Decendants
53. Raymond August 12
Franz (Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Annie Laura
Adkins. She was the daughter of Ira Leroy Adkins and Annie Davie Horsley.
Children of Raymond August Franz and Annie Laura Adkins:
i. Patricia Ann Franz. She married Steven Jasper Brighton.
ii. Jon August Franz.
126 iii. Janice Sue Franz
127 iv. David Adolph Franz
v. Kenneth Lee Franz.
54. Wilma Mae 12
Franz (Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Joseph Albert Horrall. He
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was the son of Joseph Stanton Horrall and Roxie Fern Purcell.
Children of Wilma Mae Franz and Joseph Albert Horrall:
128 i. Kathleen Marie Horrall
ii. Donald Joseph Horrall, born 1 Jun 1961, in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana,
United States, died 26 Apr 1965, in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, United States.
iii. Steven Arthur Horrall.
55. Leona Ethel 12
Franz (Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Wayne Douglas Gibson. He
was the son of Darrel Gibson and Lucile Edith Rowton.
Children of Leona Ethel Franz and Wayne Douglas Gibson:
i. Debra Rae Gibson.
ii. Karen Lee Gibson.
iii. Kenneth Eugene Gibson.
56. Robert Adolph 12
Franz (Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married JoAnn Blair. She
was the daughter of LeRoy Blair and Earline Bowman.
Children of Robert Adolph Franz and JoAnn Blair:
i. Richard Adolph Franz.
ii. Ronald August Franz.
57. Leroy Dale 12
Fravert 198
(Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 30 Mar 1922, bapt. 28
May 1922, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Jan
1999. He married Bernice Evelyn Schwarze. She was the daughter of Arthur Emil Schwarze and Bertha
Louise Noah.
Subject: Fravert, Leroy Sr. (1922-1999) Posted by: Stan Email: Posted4U@Charter.net Surnames:
FRAVERT GERBER STEVENS PRATT OLENSKI
Message:
Carl August Franz Decendants
------LEROY FRAVERT SR. Leroy D. Fravert Sr., 76, Greenwood, Clark County, died on Saturday,
Jan. 2, 1999, at Memorial Nursing Home, Neillsville. Visitation will be one hour before services.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, at Immanuel United Church of Christ,
Greenwood. The Rev. Michael Kennedy will officiate. Leroy D. Fravert was born on March 30, 1922, to
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Otto and Alma (Nee Franz) Fravert. He served three years in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He married Bernice Schwarze on June 10, 1948, and farmed west of Greenwood. He was a member of
Immanuel United Church of Christ and was on the cemetery borard for 40 years. He also served on the
Greenwood School Board and the F M Bank Board of Directors. Survivors include his wife, Bernice two
sons, James (Mary) Fravert, Milwaukee, and LeRoy (Linda) Fravert Jr., Loyal six daughters, Jane
(Thomas) Gerber, Rice Lake, Charlene (Richard) Stevens, Black River Falls, Better Peer, GreenBay,
Vicki (Gary) Pratt, Hartland, Kathryn (Dennis) Olinski, Appleton, and Ruth Fravert, Madison 11
grandchildren and one brother, Allen, Plainview, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and
one brother, Orlin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been designated in his name.
SOURCE: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 1/ /1999
WW 2 Veteran
Children of Leroy Dale Fravert and Bernice Evelyn Schwarze:
i. James Roger Fravert. He married Mary Jane Abraham.
129 ii. Jane Ann Fravert
130 iii. Charlene Kay Fravert
131 iv. LeRoy Dale Jr. Fravert
132 v. Betty Sue Fravert
133 vi. Vicki Lyn Fravert
vii. Kathryn Rae Fravert. She married Dennsi Michael Olenski.
viii. Ruth Joy Fravert.
58. Orlin August 12
Fravert 199
(Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 23 Aug 1925, bapt. 25
Oct 1926, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 22 Aug
1966, buried 25 Aug 1966, in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States. He married Elvera Verona Reineking 199
4 Jun 1949, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States. She was the daughter of Otto Heinrich (Henry) Reineking and Olga Sophia Meinholdt. Elvera
Verona Reineking was born 29 Jan 1926, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 28 Mar
1926, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, 200
died 10 Feb
1995, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin. 201
Children of Orlin August Fravert and Elvera Verona Reineking:
134 i. Margaret Ann Fravert
135 ii. Mark Orlin Fravert
136 iii. Marylin Kay Fravert
Carl August Franz Decendants
59. Allen Adolph 12
Fravert (Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Mary Ellen Larson.
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Children of Allen Adolph Fravert and Mary Ellen Larson:
i. Larry Dean Fravert.
ii. Karren Marie Fravert.
iii. Carol Jean Fravert.
60. Alice Myrtle 12
Franz (Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Lyle Arthur Verhulst.
Children of Alice Myrtle Franz and Lyle Arthur Verhulst:
137 i. Linda Jean Verhulst
138 ii. Judith Gail Verhulst
139 iii. Arlene Esther Verhulst
140 iv. Arvin Wesley Verhulst
141 v. Donna Vickie Verhulst
vi. Janice Ruth Verhulst.
61. Virginia Joyce 12
Franz (Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Richard Gerald Acker.
Children of Virginia Joyce Franz and Richard Gerald Acker:
142 i. David Wallace Acker
ii. Bryan Eugene Acker.
62. Paul Delano 12
Franz (Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Eula DeVee Jackson.
Children of Paul Delano Franz and Eula DeVee Jackson:
143 i. Perry Dennis Franz
144 ii. Ricky Lee Franz
iii. Peggy Joy Franz. She married Brian William Grogan.
iv. Randall Paul Franz. He married Gay Irene Peterson.
63. Arthur Douglas 12
Franz (Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Joyce Cleveland.
Children of Arthur Douglas Franz and Joyce Cleveland:
i. Marty Douglas Franz.
ii. Kelly Alice Franz.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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64. Donald August 12
Franz (Harold Gilbert 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Valeria Eileen Romanica.
Children of Donald August Franz and Valeria Eileen Romanica:
i. Aaron Dale Franz.
ii. Arlon Ward Franz.
65. Edith Ann 12
Franz (Harold Gilbert 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Harold Gerald Frank. He was
the son of Leonard Frank and Elsie Elizabeth Entzel.
Children of Edith Ann Franz and Harold Gerald Frank:
i. Jerrad Jason Frank.
ii. Jereme Justin Frank.
66. Joyce Alvina 12
Albert (Leona Ruth Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Lyle Lewis
Bulgrin.
Children of Joyce Alvina Albert and Lyle Lewis Bulgrin:
i. Bryce Albert Bulgrin.
ii. Brounyn Mary Bulgrin.
iii. Bethany Joy Bulgrin.
Carl August Franz Decendants
67. Alvin George 12
Kippenhan 202
(Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 2 Sep
1916, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 15 Oct 1916, in Reformed
Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 18 Dec 1978, in Neillsville,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States. He married Emma Marie Williams 202
26 Jun 1939. She was the
daughter of Roland H. Williams and Bessie Thompson. Emma Marie Williams was born 28 Jul 1916, in
Reseburg, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died 18 Sep 1987, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, buried 22 SPE 1987, in West Side Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin, United
States.
Subject:Kippenhan, Alvin (1916 - 1979) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com
Surnames:KIPPENHAN WILLIAMS CRAM ZINK OTT SLEGER MEINHARDT DAVIS Message:
Source: GREENWOOD LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION CLARK COUNTY PRESS
12/28/1978 ALVIN KIPPENHAN DIES WAS MEAD AREA FARMER Alvin Kippenhan, 62, rural
route Greenwood, Town of Mead, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 1978, at the Neillsville Memorial
Home. Kippenhan, son of Theodore and Martha Kippenhan, was born Dec. 2, 1916, in the Town of
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Mead. He was married June 28, 1939 to Emma Williams in the Town of Reseburg. He received his
education in the Kippenhan School. For many years he farmed in the Town of Mead. He was a member
of the Immanuel United Church of Christ. Surviving him is his wife, one son, Edwin, in the U.S. Navy,
stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Cram of Neillsville, Mrs. Louis
(Ethel) Zink, Jr., of Berlin and Mrs. Wendell (Dorothy) Ott of Neillsville one brother, Herbert, Wausau
three sisters, Mrs. Emery (Norma) Sleger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan
Falls and Mrs. Price (Rose ) Davis of Milwaukee and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were
his parents and one brother, Paul. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, from the Immanuel
United Church of Christ in Greenwood, with burial in the West Side Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Davis,
pastor, officiated. Pallbearers were Arthur Kolstad, Erwin Toburen, Elmer Noah, Elmer Kuester, Arvin
Liebzeit and Norman Liebzeit. Mrs. Alvin Albert accompanied the choir for two selections. The Rinka
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Subject:Kippenhan, Emma (1916 - 1987) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com
Surnames:KIPPENHAN WILLIAMS CRAM ZINK OTT BARTLETT BERTHOLD Message:
--------EMMA KIPPENHAN Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, Clark
County on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1987 for Emma Kippenhan, 71, route 2, Greenwood. She died Friday,
Sept. 18 at 6:10 p.m. at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Erwin Hoest and LeRoy Sager presided at the
service, with burial at Westside Cemetery, Greenwood. Pallbearers were Jim Williams, Tom Briski,
Richard Williams, Arthur Cram, Albert Ott and James Berthold. Emma Williams was born July 28,
1916 in the town of Reseburg to Rowland H. and Bessie (Thompson) Williams. She was educated in the
Goff school. On June 26, 1939, she and Alvin Kippenhan were married in Greenwood. They farmed all
their lives in the town of Mead. She was a Farm Bureau leader. Survivors include one son, Edwin (Kip)
Kippenhan, Yigo, Guam three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Cram, Neillsville Mrs. Ethel (Louis) Zink Jr.,
Berlin and Mrs. Dorothy (Wendel) Ott, Neillsville two brothers, Dewey Williams, Thorp and Walter
Williams, Riverton, Wyoming four sisters, Miss Della Williams, Riverton, Wyoming Mrs. Donald
Berthold, Greenwood Mrs. Dalton (Grace) Bartlett, Colorado Springs, Colo. and Ms. Hester Williams,
Delta, Colo. 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband
on Dec. 17, 1978 two brothers and two sisters. Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, was in charge of
arrangements.
SOURCE: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 9/ /1987
Children of Alvin George Kippenhan and Emma Marie Williams:
145 i. Edwin George Kippenhan
146 ii. Evelyn Martha Kippenhan
147 iii. Ethel Beatrice Kippenhan
148 iv. Dorothy Alice Kippenhan
Carl August Franz Decendants
68. Herbert Arthur 12
Kippenhan (Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 24 Mar
1918, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 162,163
bapt. 9 May 1918, in Reformed
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Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 6 Apr 2003, in St. Michael's
Hospital, Stevens Point, Portage, Wisconsin, United States. 162
He married Helen Miriam Hintz 22 Oct
1941, in ICC West Side Church, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. 162
She was
the daughter of George Henry Hintz and Mary Ann Clair. Helen Miriam Hintz was born 2 Feb 1921, in
Hendren Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 162,203
died 26 Dec 1976, in UW Hospital,
Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. 162,204
Herbert A. Kippenhan Obituary
Monday, April 7th, 2003 edition of the Wausau Daily Herald.
Herbert A. Kippenhan, 85, Stevens Point, a former Wausau resident died Sunday, April 6, 2003 at St.
Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point.
He was born March 24, 1918 in Clark County, son of the late Theodore and Martha (Awe) Kippenhan.
On Oct. 22, 1941 he married Helen Hintz. She died Dec 26, 1976. He married Ramona Prechtel in
1981. She died in 1987. He then married Marie Kostuck-Kruzicki on Feb 10, 1990 in Stevens Point.
She survives.
Herbert served in the Navy during WW II as a second class petty officer radio technician aboard the
USS North Carolina during the battles in the South Pacific.
Herbert was a central office repairman for AT&T until retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Loyal
Order of Moose and the American Legion Post in Stevens Point, the communications Workers of
American Telephone Pioneers, and the USS North Carolina Battleship Association. Herbert enjoyed
bowling and fishing.
Survivor besides his wife, Marie, Stevens Point, includes one daughter, Karen (Edward) Gault, Wausau;
one son, Herbert Kippenhan, Jr., Elmhurst, Ill.; two step daughters, karen (Dennis) Simonis, Plover and
Janice Krishnan, Allen, Texas; two step sons, James (Gretchen) Kruziki, Stevens Point and Michael
(Janice) Kruziki, Appleton; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Rosa 'Kippy'
(Bud) Davis, Milwaukee.
Besides his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003 at St. Paul United Church of Christ,
Wausau. Rev. Donald E. Baumann will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of services at the church.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 6th St., Wausau is in chare of arrangements.
(Submitted by H.A. Kippenhan Jr, June 6, 2003)
Carl August Franz Decendants
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Children of Herbert Arthur Kippenhan and Helen Miriam Hintz:
i. Herbert Arthur Jr. Kippenhan. He married Julie Dodson.
149 ii. Karen Kay Kippenhan
69. Norma Friedarike 12
Kippenhan (Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
),
born 4 Aug 1919, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 20 Sep 1919, in
Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Nov 1995, in
Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. She married Emery Donald Sieger 16 Jun 1942. Emery
Donald Sieger was born 1 Jul 1912, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States, died 15 Jun
1998, in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Norma Friedarike Kippenhan and Emery Donald Sieger:
150 i. Martha Rachel Sieger
151 ii. Selma (Sally) Ann Sieger
152 iii. Margaret (Margo) Mae Sieger
70. Esther Marie 12
Kippenhan (Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 31 Oct
1922, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, 45
bapt. 10 Dec 1922, in Reformed
Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 25 Aug 1989, in Sheboygan
Falls, Sheboygan County., Wisconsin. 45
She married Elmer Earl Meinhardt. He was the son of Otto Carl
Meinhardt and Marie Sundermeyer.
Children of Esther Marie Kippenhan and Elmer Earl Meinhardt:
153 i. Allen Arthur Meinhardt
154 ii. Lois Marie Meinhardt, born 3 Mar 1948, died 10 Oct 2006, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
155 iii. Douglas Paul Meinhardt
71. Rose Dorothy 12
Kippenhan (Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Price Robert Davis.
Children of Rose Dorothy Kippenhan and Price Robert Davis:
i. Steve Charles Davis.
ii. Diane Dorothy Davis.
156 iii. Scott Paul Davis
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72. Malinda Laura 12
Kippenhan (Edwin George 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 4 Dec 1917, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 10 Mar 1918, in Reformed Church, Town of Warner,
Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 15 Feb 1995, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
United States, buried in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. She married Ralph Henry Hintz
17 Jul 1938. He was the son of George Henry Hintz and Mary Ann Clair. Ralph Henry Hintz was born 5
Nov 1907, in Kent Township, Stevenson County, Illinois, United States, died 25 Oct 1979, in
Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States, buried 27 Oct 1979, in Greenwood, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Malinda Laura Kippenhan and Ralph Henry Hintz:
i. Larry Ralph Hintz, born 29 Jul 1942, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
United States, died 11 Jul 2005, in Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Waupaca,
Wisconsin, United States.
LARRY R. HINTZ King, Wis. (formerly of Milwaukee) Age 62 -- resident of the
Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI - died on Sunday, July 11, 2005 at the
Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, Wis. He was born on July 29, 1942 in
Milwaukee, Wis., a son of the late Ralph and Malinda (Kippenhan)Hintz. Larry is
survived by two brothers: Harold (Karen) Hintz and Edwin (Sue)Hintz, both of
Milwaukee. He is further survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Larry had been employed as an accountant with the H&R
Block Tax Service in Milwaukee. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Viet
Nam War. He moved to the Wisconsin Veterans Home from Milwaukee in August
of 2002. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 1:30 PM at
the Ainsworth Hall Chapel of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wis.
Interment will be in the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, Wis.
Friends may call at the Ainsworth Hall Chapel at King on Thursday from 12:30 PM
until the time of the service. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, Wis. is assisting
the family with arrangements.
ii. Harold Henry Hintz. He married Karen Buettner.
157 iii. Edwin George Hintz
73. George Edwin Sr. 12
Kippenhan 205
(Edwin George 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 13 Mar
1920, in Mead Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 25 Apr 1920, in Reformed
Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 12 Nov 1983, in Weston
Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. He married Ruth Carol Etta 205
18 Sep 1955. Ruth
Carol Etta was born 28 Jul 1924, died 21 Feb 1997.
WW 2 Veteran
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Subject:Kippenhan, George E., Sr. (1920 - 1983) Posted by:Stan Email:posted4u@charter.net
Surnames:KIPPENHAN REINARDT SCHOFIELD BACH WEILAND VETRONE HINTZ Message:
Source: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER (Clark County, Wis.) 11/16/1983 Kippenhan, George E., Sr.
(1920 - 1983) George E. Kippenhan Sr., 63, of Route 1, Greenwood, Town of Weston, Clark County,
died at his home sometime early Saturday morning, Nov. 12, 1983.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1983, at Immanuel United Church of Christ,
Greenwood. Officiating was Rev. Alwyn York.
Interment was in the West Side Cemetery, with Charles Krapf Jr., Tony Suda Jr., Bennie
Schwellenbach, Hans Harder, Norman Liebzeit and Erwin Toburen serving as pallbearers. Rinka
Funeral Home, Greenwood, handled arrangements.
George Kippenhan was born to Edwin and Lena (nee Reinhardt) Kippenhan, on March 13, 1920, in the
Town of Mead. He received his education at Kippenhan School, rural Greenwood.
He entered the Army in 1942, and served in the European Theatre. He returned to his parent's farm after
his discharge.
On sept. 17, 1955, he was married to Ruth Schofield at Greenwood. After their marriage, they purchased
a farm in the Town of Weston.
He was a World War II veteran and a member of the United Church of Christ.
Full military rites were conducted at the funeral by the Greenwood American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth two sons, George Jr. of Muskego and Roger of Muskego one daughter,
Shirley, at home seven step-children, Mrs. Betty Bach of Stevens Point, Mrs. Warner (Carol) Weiland of
Muskego, Gerald and Glenn Schofield, both of Milwaukee, Verland and James Schofield of Muskego
and Mrs. Edward (Cathy) Vetrone of Milwaukee one brother, Calvin of Appleton and 18
step-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death besides his parents, were one brother and one sister.
Was previously married to a Schofield before marrying George Kippenhan.
Children of George Edwin Sr. Kippenhan and Ruth Carol Etta:
i. George Edwin Jr. Kippenhan. He married Marlene Ampe. She was the daughter
of Paul Ampe and Clara Aumann.
ii. Roger Carl Kippenhan.
iii. Shirley Marie Kippenhan.
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74. Calvin August Sr. 12
Kippenhan (Edwin George 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 3 Jul
1923, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 19 Aug 1923, in Reformed Church, Town
of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 4 Nov 1993, in Appleton, Outagamie,
Wisconsin, United States. He married (1) Helen Terrian. He married (2) Betty Jane (Roggow) Craig.
Children of Calvin August Sr. Kippenhan and Betty Jane (Roggow) Craig:
i. Calvin August Jr. Kippenhan.
ii. Karen Kay Kippenhan.
158 iii. Jeffery Calvin Kippenhan
75. Robert Louis 12
Wulf (Lydia Laura Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Lupe Martinez.
Children of Robert Louis Wulf and Lupe Martinez:
159 i. Debra Ann Wulf
ii. Elizabeth Wulf.
iii. Lydia Wulf.
iv. Susan Wulf.
76. Jean Ann 12
Wickesberg (Emma Pauline Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Charles E. Sommers. He was the son of Reinhard Ernest Sommers and Mildred Marie Miller.
Children of Jean Ann Wickesberg and Charles E. Sommers:
160 i. Debra Sommers
161 ii. Bradley Dean Sommers
162 iii. Kathleen Joy Sommers
77. John Eugene 12
Kippenhan (John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1)
Phyliss Leininger. He married (2) Mary Glandon.
Children of John Eugene Kippenhan and Phyliss Leininger:
163 i. Susan Louise Kippenhan
ii. Nancy Carol Kippenhan.
78. Iris Mauvene 12
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Kippenhan (John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
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Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 22 May
1934, died 21 May 1989, in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. She married Kenneth August
Peterson.
Children of Iris Mauvene Kippenhan and Kenneth August Peterson:
i. Naomi Carol Peterson.
79. Ronald James 12
Kippenhan (John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1)
Vera M. Krueger. She was the daughter of Emery F. Krueger and Lillian Kasten. Vera M. Krueger was
born 8 Mar 1938, died 26 Dec 1960, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. He married (2)
Margaret Bernice Bruehl.
Children of Ronald James Kippenhan and Vera M. Krueger:
164 i. Shawn Davis Kippenhan
ii. Reen Celinda Kippenhan, born 16 Oct 1959, died 26 Dec 1960.
Children of Ronald James Kippenhan and Margaret Bernice Bruehl:
i. Bonnie Rae Kippenhan. She married James Wood.
ii. Richard Edward Kippenhan.
80. Lawrence Gerald 12
Kippenhan (John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Rebecca Gail Waddle.
Children of Lawrence Gerald Kippenhan and Rebecca Gail Waddle:
i. Jonathan Shane Kippenhan.
ii. Andrew Lawrence Kippenhan.
81. Beverly William 12
Kippenhan (Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Jane
Robinson.
Children of Beverly William Kippenhan and Jane Robinson:
82. Cecil Robert 12
i. Nancy Jane Kippenhan.
ii. Lynn Marie Kippenhan.
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Kippenhan (Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
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Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Janis
Nelson.
Children of Cecil Robert Kippenhan and Janis Nelson:
165 i. Steven Robert Kippenhan
ii. Nancy Marie Kippenhan.
iii. Daniel Arthur Kippenhan.
83. Kenneth Leon 12
Kippenhan (Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Preciosa
Kippenhan.
Children of Kenneth Leon Kippenhan and Preciosa Kippenhan:
i. Edith Preciosa Kippenhan.
84. Joanne Caryl 12
Kippenhan (Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Albert
Sallecito.
Children of Joanne Caryl Kippenhan and Albert Sallecito:
i. Danna Marie Sallecito.
ii. Frank Christopher Sallecito.
iii. Christopher Albert Sallecito.
iv. Jennine Sallecito.
85. Janet Evelyn 12
Kippenhan (Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Virgil
Van Asten.
Children of Janet Evelyn Kippenhan and Virgil Van Asten:
i. Scott Richard Van Asten.
ii. Robert Walter Van Asten.
iii. Rocky Marvin Van Asten.
166 iv. Debra Lucelle Van Asten
v. Virgil Arthur Van Asten.
vi. Justin James Van Asten.
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86. Roland Calvin Jr., 12
Kippenhan (Roland Calvin 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
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Nancy Buczynski.
Children of Roland Calvin Jr., Kippenhan and Nancy Buczynski:
167 i. Roland III Kippenhan
87. Gregory Allan 12
Kippenhan (Roland Calvin 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1) Nancy
Buczynski. He married (2) Marilyn Magalski.
Children of Gregory Allan Kippenhan and Nancy Buczynski:
i. Timothy Kippenhan.
ii. Deborah Kippenhan.
iii. Matthew Kippenhan.
88. Arthur 12
Franz (Albert Henry 11
, Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Nelda J. Foelske.
Children of Arthur Franz and Nelda J. Foelske:
i. Allison Franz.
ii. Darrin Franz.
89. Kenneth Alfred 12
Gray (Clara Franz 11
, Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Mar 1928, bapt. 10 Jun 1928, in
Reformed Church, Town of Warner, Clark County., Wisconsin, United States, died 15 Feb 1993, buried
in Brookfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. He married Jan Seavogel.
Children of Kenneth Alfred Gray and Jan Seavogel:
i. Jane Gray.
90. Lavern Dorothy 12
Gray (Clara Franz 11
, Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Edgar Patrick Johnson.
Edgar Patrick Johnson died 10 Feb 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Lavern Dorothy Gray and Edgar Patrick Johnson:
i. Donald Patrick Johnson.
ii. Earl Patrick Johnson.
iii. Judy Marie Johnson.
iv. Julie Mary Johnson.
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v. Randolph Lee Johnson.
vi. Pamela Sue Johnson.
vii. Debra Ann Johnson.
viii. Laurie Jane Johnson.
91. Geraldine 12
Gray (Clara Franz 11
, Carl Wilhelm 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Duane R. Gendreau.
Children of Geraldine Gray and Duane R. Gendreau:
i. Son Gendreau.
92. Beatrice Eleanor 12
Schwarze (Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Henry
Nielsen. He was the son of John (Johannes) Nielson and Anna Elizebeth Olsen. Henry Nielsen was born
16 Oct 1922, in Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, United States, bapt. 27 May 1923, died 31 Jul 2005, in
Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farmer, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI.
----- Source: Loyal TRG 03 August 2005
----- Nielsen, Henry (16 OCT 1922 31 JUL 2005)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Henry Nielsen, 82, Greenwood, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Saint Josephs Hospital, Marshfield. A
memorial service will be held at a later date at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Greenwood.
Henry Nielsen was born on Oct. 16, 1922, in Harshaw, Oneida County, to Johannes and Anna (nee
Olsen) Nielsen. When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Monches, where he received his
education and helped on the family farm. At the age of 17, the family moved to Greenwood, and settled
there. He married Beatrice Schwarze on June 25, 1949, at United Lutheran Church, Greenwood. They
farmed with his parents for two years before purchasing their own farm west of Greenwood. They
farmed until 1993, at which time they sold the farm to their son, David, and moved into Greenwood. He
was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and sang in the
choir, served 16 years on the town of Eaton board, and was a member of the Clark County Male Chorus.
His interests included spending time with family and friends, farming, hunting, and fishing in his
younger years.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice, Greenwood; his children, Harlan (Sandy) Nielsen, Greenwood,
Harris (Kathy) Nielsen, Granton, Berdell Nielsen (husband Paul Boutwell), Mazomanie, Roy (Jeanie)
Hillpoint, Larry Nielsen, Greenwood, and David (Sheryl), Greenwood; 10 grandchildren; two
great-grandsons; two step-great-granddaughters; and one sister, Karen Isabella Mantey, Watertown.
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Children of Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze and Henry Nielsen:
168 i. Harlan Henry Nielsen
169 ii. Harris Eugene Nielsen, born 22 Jun 1952, in Marshfield, Wood County,
Wisconsin, died 20 Dec 2009, in Granton, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. 206
170 iii. Berdell Kay Nielsen
171 iv. Roy Allen Nielsen
172 v. Larry Dean Nielsen
vi. David Warren Nielsen.
93. Edna Beatrice 12
Laube (Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Virgil H. Bublitz.
He was the son of Otto Bublitz and Laura Neitzel.
Children of Edna Beatrice Laube and Virgil H. Bublitz:
i. Perry Bublitz.
173 ii. Glen Virgil Bublitz
174 iii. Kurt Bublitz
175 iv. Tim A. Bublitz
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94. Bernice Mildred 12
Laube (Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Edward Lee
Potocnik. He was the son of Joseph Potocnik and Anna Kopriunikar.
Children of Bernice Mildred Laube and Edward Lee Potocnik:
i. Eileen K. Potocnik. She married (1) Tony Esposito. She married (2) Mike Sabo.
ii. Kathleen A. Potocnik. She married David Rice.
iii. Janice M. Potocnik. She married Donald Patrick Homan. He was the son of
Donald G. Homan and \Wife\ Homan.
95. Harold Henry 12
Laube (Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Fern Alice Bach.
She was the daughter of Mathias Bach and Hedwig Marie Kronfuss.
Children of Harold Henry Laube and Fern Alice Bach:
176 i. Sharon Marie Laube
ii. Barbara Ann Laube. She married Robert John Fortier.
iii. Dale Harold Laube. He married Yvonne Klug.
iv. Mary Kaye Laube. She married Robert Daniel Purkapile.
v. Ann Geralyn Laube, born 27 Sep 1963, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin,
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died 1 Jan 1974, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
vi. Joan Phyllis Laube, born 27 Feb 1966, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin,
died 1 Jan 1974, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
vii. Gene Mathias Laube.
viii. Phil Gerard Laube.
ix. Paul Henry Laube.
x. Cheryl Joanne Laube.
96. Richard Lester 12
Laube (Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 2 Jun 1933, in Owen,
Clark, Wisconsin, United States, died Nov 2004, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States, buried 23
Nov 2004, in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United States. He married Harriet Marie Plummer. She was the
daughter of George Plummer and Margaret Gruber.
Richard Laube
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Richard L. Laube, 71, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, with his wife and family at his side after a valiant and
courageous battle against cancer. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church, Owen. The Revs. Eric Linzmaier and Al Jakubowski will officiate.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Maurina Funeral Home, Owen, with a parish prayer
service at 8 p.m.
The youngest of four children, Dick was born June 2, 1933, to Henry and Minnie (Franz) Laube in
Owen. He married Harriet Marie Plummer on Sept. 7, 1954. They owned and operated a 300-acre dairy
farm south of town for 30 years. They retired and moved to the city of Owen in 1992. A lifelong Owen
resident, Dick was a pillar of the community and very active in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Holy
Name Society, Owen-Withee Lions Club, Owen Young Farmers, a member of the Board of Directors of
Boyd Farmers Union Cenex Cooperative, River Country Cooperative of Clark/Chippewa County,
Owen-Withee Bowmans Club, Owen-Withee Rod and Gun Club, Owen-Withee Development
Corporation and an associate of the Owen-Curtiss Bank Board. He was a 4-H project leader and a
member of the Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation Board. Dick, who was an excellent athlete himself,
enjoyed following his sons careers in high school and college. He continued to be an avid Blackhawk
sports fan, and you would find him attending many of the sporting events. He enjoyed going on hunting
and fishing trips with his sons and friends. His favorite times were spent with family and friends at his
cabin on Lake Holcombe. Recently, he enjoyed building a log hunting cabin with his sons.
Dick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Harriet Laube of Owen. They were blessed with four sons,
Terry (Cathy) Laube of Owen, Jeff (Janelle) Laube of Eau Claire, Keith (Sara) Laube of Eau Claire and
Dean (Penny) Laube of Fall Creek; 11 grandchildren, Jason, Ryan and Lindsey of Owen, Kaitie, Jenna,
Mikaelah and Ben of Eau Claire, Taylor and Olivia of Eau Claire and Travis and Brock of Fall Creek;
two sisters, Edna (Virgil) Bublitz and Berniece (Edward) Potocnik, all of Owen; one brother, Harold
(Fern) Laube of Owen; and many nieces, nephews and many close friends.
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Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
Dick and Harriet Laube 50th Wedding Anniversary
Dick and Harriett Laube of Owen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 7, 2004. They
were married t St. Mry's Catholic Church in Stanley, with the Rev. Ralph Giesler officiating. Following
the ceremony, a reception and wedding dance were held at St. Hedwig's Quonset Hall in Thorp. The
couple drove to Niagara Falls on their honeymoon.
A special gift from their children is a hot air balloon ride to be enjoyed this fall.
Original wedding attendants were Donald Plummer, Berniece and Edward Potocnik, Anna Mae Rykal
and Harold and Fern Laube. Beverly Dandurand was the junior bridesmaid, Eileen Potocnik was flower
girl and Glenn Bublitz served as ring bearer.
The couple attended the special Golden Jubilee Mass for couples celebrating 50 years of marrige, held
Aug 1 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, to commemorate their own
commitment to love and also to serve as a witness of the strength of grass within married life. The main
celebrant for the Mass was the Rev. John Malik, pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Colby, along with the
Rev. Richard W. Gilies, diocesan administrator. A reception and dinner were enjoyed after the mass.
Dick and Harriett were blessed with four sons, Terry (Cathy) of Owen, Jeff (Janelle) of Eau Clair,
Keight (Sara) of Eau Claire and Dean (Penny) of Fall Creek. They also have 11 grandchildren; Jason,
Ryan and Lindsey of Owen; Kaitie, Jenna, Micaelah and Ben of Eau Clair; Taylor and Oliva of Eau
Claire; and Travis and Brock of Fall Creek.
Sep 18, 2004 Marshfield News Harold
Children of Richard Lester Laube and Harriet Marie Plummer:
177 i. Terry Richard Laube
178 ii. Jeffrey Alan Laube
179 iii. Keith L. Laube
180 iv. Dean A. Laube
97. Floyd Edwin 12
Franz (Oscar Adolph 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Judy Rowlins. She
was the daughter of Herman Rowlins and Lorna Wollenzien.
Children of Floyd Edwin Franz and Judy Rowlins:
i. Joy Marie Franz.
ii. Jason Franz.
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98. Ronald Larry 12
Franz (Oscar Adolph 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Sharon Ann
Sparks.
Children of Ronald Larry Franz and Sharon Ann Sparks:
i. Ronald Jeffery Franz. He married Jeanne Louise Pfaff. She was the daughter of
Bill Pfaff and Leslie Pfaff.
ii. Julia Ann Franz.
99. Gladys Leona 12
Churkey (Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Leo Paul
Wachsmuth. He was the son of Emil Albert Wachsmuth and Katherine Alviria Samson.
Children of Gladys Leona Churkey and Leo Paul Wachsmuth:
i. Larry Gene Wachsmuth. He married Barbara Leys.
181 ii. Howard James Wachsmuth
182 iii. Debbie Ann Wachsmuth
183 iv. Lorna Jean Wachsmuth
v. Bruce Allen Wachsmuth.
100. Elroy Glenn. 12
Churkey (Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Josephine Franklin.
Children of Elroy Glenn. Churkey and Josephine Franklin:
184 i. Elroy Glenn Churkey
185 ii. Vickey Churkey
iii. Kelly Churkey.
101. Allan Theodore 12
Wessel (Arvilla Esther Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1) Judith
Marie Trunkel. She was the daughter of John Francis Trunkel and Sophie Marie Gosar. Judith Marie
Trunkel was born 10 May 1948, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, died 3 Sep 2005, in Coon
Rapids, Anoka, Minnesota, United States. 207
Occupation: Secretary for Thorp Finance, 1969; Wisconsin
Job Service, 1977; Secretary for Honeywell Engineering Department, after 1979. He married (2) Ellen
Louise Bethel. She was the daughter of Elmer Eldon Bethel and Mary Lucille Stevenson.
Wessel-Trunkel Wedding
Carl August Franz Decendants
Nuptial vows were exchanged Saturday, August 31 uniting in marriage Miss Judith M. Trunkel,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Trunkel, Willard and Mr. Allan T. Wessel, son of Mrs. Arvilla Wessel
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and the late Theodore Wessel, Greenwood. The double ring ceremony was performed in the Holy
Family Catholic Church, Willard with the Rev. William Nikolai officiating. A Nuptial Candle
ceremony was also held.
Miss Diane Klapatauskas was organist and the Junior Choir sang the High Mass, "Jesus My Lord, My
God, My All" and "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother", as the bride carried a bouquet to the alter of the
Blessed Mother."
The bride was attired in a floor length, fitted and slightly flared satin gown with inverted pleat. Her
short fitted jacket featuring long belled sleeves was made of rose patterned nylon lace, decorated with
sequins and rhinestones. Her chapel length train was also of scallop edged nylon lace outlined in
sequins.
A crown of simulated pearls and petals of lace held her fingertip veil of silk illusion. She carried a
cascade of white carnations and stephanotis with a center of tangerine roses. The bride was given in
marriage by her father.
Miss Lois Wessel, Milwaukee, was maid of honor, and Mrs. Kathy Williams, Milwaukee and Miss
Sylvia Kokahy, Stevens Point were Bridesmaids.
They were dressed in floor length sheaths of georgette crepe with beaded stand-up collars in tangerine,
olive green and gold respectively, with matching headpieces. Each carried a bouquet of tinted gold and
tangerine carnations.
Mr. John W. Trunkel, Willard attended the groom as best man while Mr. Roland Williams and Mr.
Everett Wessel, Milwaukee, were groomsmen. Sgt. Robert Trunkel, Antigo and Mr. Roger Bolf,
Greenwood were ushers. The men wore black tuxedos and white buttoniers.
A dinner was served in the parish hall and a reception followed at the West Side Hall. A wedding dance
was held there in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wessel are both graduates of the Greenwood High School. Mrs. Wessel is
employed by Thorp Finance Corp.
After a honeymoon to Saute St. Marie and Milwaukee they will make their home on the groom's farm
northwest of Greenwood.
Surnames: Trunkel, Gosar, Wessel, Andreasen Marshfield News Herald Wed, Sep 7, 2005 Judy
Andreasen COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Judy (Trunkel) Andreasen, 57, formerly of Greenwood, died
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2005, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Raids, Mich. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Blaine, Minn. Internment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Gearhart Funeral Home in Coon Rapids. She was born
May 10, 1948, to John F. and Sophie Trunkel of Willard. She is survived by her mother, four brothers,
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one sister, two sons, four granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Children of Allan Theodore Wessel and Judith Marie Trunkel:
186 i. Scott Allan Wessel
Children of Allan Theodore Wessel and Ellen Louise Bethel:
i. Amanda Rose Wessel.
ii. Jonathan Thomas Wessel.
102. Nancy 12
Franz (Edwin Otto 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Gary Jeffers. He was the son
of Lou Irving Jeffers and Nelma Brooks.
Children of Nancy Franz and Gary Jeffers:
i. Todd Michael Jeffers. He married (1) Denise Lynn Danes. He married (2) Angela
Rita Wagner. She was the daughter of Ralph Wagner and Elaine Gundrum.
103. Patricia 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Jose' Hernandez. She
married (2) Bill Schubring. He was the son of Theodore Schubring and Marion Annette Galten.
Children of Patricia Franz and Jose' Hernandez:
187 i. Jose' Hernandez
104. Phyllis Amanda 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Craig Graves.
She married (2) Charles E. Meinhardt. He was the son of Harry Charles Meinhardt and Irmgard Schilm.
Children of Phyllis Amanda Franz and Craig Graves:
i. Travis Allen Graves. He married Vickie \Graves\.
Children of Phyllis Amanda Franz and Charles E. Meinhardt:
i. Kara Ann Meinhardt.
Carl August Franz Decendants
105. Jerome Leondo 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Lisa Ann
Henderson.
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Children of Jerome Leondo Franz and Lisa Ann Henderson:
i. Stacy Marie Franz. She married James Christian Evenson.
ii. Rachel Mary Franz. She married William Joseph Taft. He was the son of William
Taft and Shirley Taft.
iii. Jared Jerome Franz.
iv. Alyssa Franz.
106. Randy Lee 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Debra Lee Vroman. She was
the daughter of George Vroman and Edythe Marie Twait.
Children of Randy Lee Franz and Debra Lee Vroman:
188 i. Brandon Franz
107. Richard Harold 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Debbie Franz.
Children of Richard Harold Franz and Debbie Franz:
i. Lindsey Franz.
108. Rhonda Kay 12
Franz (Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Rick Iwonski.
She married (2) Wayne Young. She married (3) Ken Bush.
Children of Rhonda Kay Franz and Wayne Young:
i. Amanda Rose Young.
ii. Kathrine Ann Young.
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109. Roger Henry 12
Bolf (Meta Leona Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Carol Ann Parrish.
She was the daughter of Leon Leroy Parrish and Bertha Irene Rainwater.
Children of Roger Henry Bolf and Carol Ann Parrish:
i. Debbie Heather Bolf. She married Scott Nelson. He was the son of Steven Nelson
and Robin \Nelson\.
110. Dennis Harold 12
Bolf (Meta Leona Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1) Theresa
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Sloniker. She was the daughter of Ed Sloniker and Bonnie Hardrath. Theresa Sloniker was born 11 May
1954, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, died 16 May 1976, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin,
United States. He married (2) Patsy Kleinschmidt.
Mrs. Theresa M. Bolf Obituary (1976)
Greenwood - Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rinka funeral Home in Greenwood for
Mrs. Theresa M. bolf, 22, of 706 E. Doege St., Marshfield. She died at 9:13 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Marshfiled of head injuries suffered in a two car collision Sunday night on State Highway 13
in northwestern Marshfield.
Officiating at Wednesday's services will be the Rev. Robert B. Houston, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.om today.
The former Theresa Sloniker was born May 11, 1954, in Marshfield and received her eduation in the
Greenwood Grade and High School. She was employed by the Stewart Cheese Factory for five years
and at the time of her death was working at the Root Beer stand in Marshfield.
On April 21, 1971, at Neillsville, she was married to Dennis Bolf. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Heather, at home; her parents, Mrs. Lyle (Bonnie) Hardrath,
Marshfield, and Ed Sloniker, Grenwood; three sisters, miss laura and miss peggy Sloniker and Mrs Dan
(Dathy) Abuman, all of Marshfield; a half sister, Miss Heidi Hardrath, Marshfield, and her grandparents,
Mrs. Floyd Updyke, Greenwood and mr. and Mrs. Ross Sloniker, also of Greenwood.
Children of Dennis Harold Bolf and Theresa Sloniker:
189 i. Heather Bolf
111. Linda Kay 12
Bolf (Meta Leona Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Dennis Walker.
He was the son of Bernard Earl Walker and Delores Schoengarth.
Children of Linda Kay Bolf and Dennis Walker:
Carl August Franz Decendants
i. Trampas Michael Walker. He married Amanda Rhea Leitzen. She was the
daughter of Wayne Leitzen and \\ Leitzen.
ii. Tracey Lynn Walker. She married Darin Christopher Kurth.
112. Kenneth 12
Laube (Laura Mina Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Sharon Matson.
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Children of Kenneth Laube and Sharon Matson:
i. Steven Laube.
ii. Darran Laube.
iii. Allen Laube.
113. Harold 12
Abel (Otto W 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Lois Ann Shisler.
Children of Harold Abel and Lois Ann Shisler:
i. Otto William Abel.
114. Joan 12
Abel (Otto W 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Harry Bujanowski.
Children of Joan Abel and Harry Bujanowski:
i. Lynn Marie Bujanowski.
ii. Carl Bujanowski.
iii. Karen Ann Bujanowski, born 22 Oct 1959, died 30 Apr 1960.
iv. David Bujanowski.
v. Mike Bujanowski.
115. Yvonne 12
Abel (Otto W 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Mar 1939, died 8 Oct 1971. She married
Richard Rondorf 26 Jul 1958. He was the son of Joseph Rondorf and Evelyn DeMuth. Richard Rondorf
was born 15 Apr 1935, died 5 May 2004, in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United States.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 edition of the Tribune - Record - Gleaner
Richard Rondorf
Carl August Franz Decendants
Richard J. Rondorf, 69, Greenwood, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2004, surrounded
by his living family. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Greenwood. The Rev. Joseph Follmar officated. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Marty Nigon, Tim Rondorf, Bob Moseley, Mike Rondorf, Ralph Landini, and Larry
Knudsen.
Richard Joseph Rondorf was born on April 15, 1935, in Greenwood to Joseph and Evelyn (nee DeMuth)
Rondorf. He was raised and educated in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1953.
After completing his schooling, he moved to Milwaukee and worked for the Ladish Company as a tool
and die maker. He married Yvonne Abel on July 26, 1958. In 1962, he left the Ladish Company in
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Milwaukee and moved to a from south of Greenwood. His wive Yvonne, died on Oct. 8, 1971. He
married Joyce Jahnke on Aug. 22, 1973, in Neillsville. He retired from farming in 1995, and moved off
the farm to live in Greenwood in 2001. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a founder of
the Greenwood Athletic Booster Club, served on the board of the Greenwood Softball Association, was
past president of Land O'Lakes, and had many interests, but especially enjoyed playing cards, and all
sports, particularly high school.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Joyce Rondorf, Greenwood; six daughters, Lois (Terry) Hampel,
St. Francis, DeDe (Brian) Gilboy, Spencer, Mary Jo Rondorf, Loyal, Tracy (Gary) Morrison, Eau Claire,
Peggy (Shawn) Feirer, St. Francis, and Janalee Rondorf, Thorp; four sons, Thomas Rondorf, Chippewa
Falls, Patrick Rondorf, Greenwood, Kurt Rondorf, New Hope, Minn., and Rico (Erin) Rondorf,
Wauwatoa; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis (Duane) Syth, Greenwood, Marjorie Lloyd, West
Bend, and Patricia (Mel) Alvarado, Kewasku; five brothers, John (Shirley) Rondorf, Milwaukee, James
(Nonna) Rondorf, Cudahy, Charles (Marge) Rondorf, West Bend, Dennis (Sandy) Rondorf, West Bend,
and Lawrence (Karen) Rondorf, Willard; nieces; newphews; other relatives; and many friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Yvonne; one daughter, Michelle Rondor; and
three sisters, Nancy Feucht, Janet Kreuser and Judy Rondorf.
Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, assisted the family with arrangements.
Recived from Kipp Kippenhan (23 May 2004)
Children of Yvonne Abel and Richard Rondorf:
i. Thomas Rondorf.
ii. Patrick Rondorf.
iii. Lois Ann Rondorf. She married Terry Hampel.
iv. Denise Rondorf. She married Brian Gilboy.
v. Michelle Rondorf, born 8 Oct 1966, died 8 Oct 1966.
vi. Mary Jo Rondorf.
vii. Kurt Rondorf.
viii. Tracy Rondorf. He married Gary Morrison.
ix. Peggy Rondorf. She married Shawn Reirer.
116. Lloyd 12
Abel (Otto W 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Dawn Blondehiln.
Children of Lloyd Abel and Dawn Blondehiln:
i. Robbie Abel.
ii. Donald Abel.
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117. Donna Mae 12
Abel (Otto W 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Gerald Peters.
Children of Donna Mae Abel and Gerald Peters:
i. Erik John Peters.
ii. Christina Lynne Peters.
118. Walter Jr. 12
Elmer (Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Betty Tupper.
Children of Walter Jr. Elmer and Betty Tupper:
190 i. Rebecca Ruth Elmer
191 ii. William Richard Elmer
192 iii. Burt Jonathan Elmer
119. Dolores 12
Elmer (Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Lloyd Knecht.
Children of Dolores Elmer and Lloyd Knecht:
i. Mark Knecht.
ii. Jody Knecht.
iii. Phillip Knecht.
iv. Karen Knecht.
120. Shirley 12
Elmer (Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Lester Graves.
Children of Shirley Elmer and Lester Graves:
Carl August Franz Decendants
193 i. Roger Graves
ii. Jane Graves. She married Thomas Fall.
121. Gary DuWanye 12
Abel (Adolph 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Nancy Schwieger.
Children of Gary DuWanye Abel and Nancy Schwieger:
i. Wendy Abel. She married Robert Siefert.
ii. Scott Abel.
iii. Cindy Abel.
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122. Jack 12
Abel (Adolph 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Betty Horvat.
Children of Jack Abel and Betty Horvat:
i. Jeanette Abel. She married David Gehermann. He was the son of Rudolph
Gehermann and Mary (?) Gehrmann.
ii. Threasa Abel.
123. Geraldine Joyce 12
Wendt (Florine Mathilde Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Roger
Wathke.
Children of Geraldine Joyce Wendt and Roger Wathke:
i. Scott Wathke.
ii. Michael Wathke.
124. Carol 12
Wendt (Florine Mathilde Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Douglas Missling.
Children of Carol Wendt and Douglas Missling:
i. Debbie Missling.
ii. Michelle Missling.
iii. Susanne Kay Missling.
125. Dennis 12
Wendt (Florine Mathilde Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1) Diane Wirtala.
Diane Wirtala was born 28 Feb 1946, died 17 Nov 1984, buried in Owen, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States. He married (2) Colleen \unkn\.
Children of Dennis Wendt and Diane Wirtala:
i. Darren Wendt.
ii. Julie Renee Wendt.
iii. Lisa Jean Wendt.
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126. Janice Sue 13
Franz (Raymond August 12
, Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Jerry
Hugo Klempel.
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Children of Janice Sue Franz and Jerry Hugo Klempel:
i. Jereme Ray Klempel.
ii. Jason Adolph Klempel.
iii. Joesef Klempel.
iv. Janae Annie Laura Klempel.
127. David Adolph 13
Franz (Raymond August 12
, Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Elizabeth Bell.
Children of David Adolph Franz and Elizabeth Bell:
i. Shana Marie Franz.
ii. Julie Ann Franz.
128. Kathleen Marie 13
Horrall (Wilma Mae Franz 12
, Frederick August 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Charles Russell Fleming.
Children of Kathleen Marie Horrall and Charles Russell Fleming:
i. Justin Michael Fleming.
129. Jane Ann 13
Fravert (Leroy Dale 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Thomas
Gerald Gerber.
Children of Jane Ann Fravert and Thomas Gerald Gerber:
i. Susan Jane Gerber.
ii. Nancy Lynn Gerber.
iii. Dianne Gayle Gerber.
130. Charlene Kay 13
Fravert (Leroy Dale 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Richard Stanley Stevens.
Children of Charlene Kay Fravert and Richard Stanley Stevens:
131. LeRoy Dale Jr. 13
i. Jennifer Marie Stevens.
Carl August Franz Decendants
Fravert (Leroy Dale 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
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Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Linda Lou Thomas.
Children of LeRoy Dale Jr. Fravert and Linda Lou Thomas:
i. LeRoy Dale III Fravert.
ii. Laura Lin Fravert.
132. Betty Sue 13
Fravert (Leroy Dale 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Robert
Michael Peer.
Children of Betty Sue Fravert and Robert Michael Peer:
i. Michelle Marie Peer.
ii. Kimberly Ann Peer.
133. Vicki Lyn 13
Fravert (Leroy Dale 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Gary
Lawrence Pratt.
Children of Vicki Lyn Fravert and Gary Lawrence Pratt:
i. Amanda Lyn Pratt.
ii. Richard Lawrence Pratt.
134. Margaret Ann 13
Fravert (Orlin August 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Juan Philippe Geracaris.
Children of Margaret Ann Fravert and Juan Philippe Geracaris:
i. Juan Elmer Geracaris. He married Danielle \Geracaris\.
135. Mark Orlin 13
Fravert (Orlin August 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Deborah
Jean Weinberger.
Children of Mark Orlin Fravert and Deborah Jean Weinberger:
i. Garret Lee Fravert.
ii. Claire Elyse Fravert.
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136. Marylin Kay 13
Fravert (Orlin August 12
, Alma Agnes Franz 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Robert Zettler.
Children of Marylin Kay Fravert and Robert Zettler:
i. Lynzi Kay Zettler.
ii. David Zettler.
137. Linda Jean 13
Verhulst (Alice Myrtle Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Monte
Wayne Haugland.
Children of Linda Jean Verhulst and Monte Wayne Haugland:
i. Jeffrey Kevin Haugland.
ii. Rachal Kay Haugland.
iii. Kevin Allen Haugland.
iv. Kurt Allen Haugland.
138. Judith Gail 13
Verhulst (Alice Myrtle Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Carl
Albert Hoeppner.
Children of Judith Gail Verhulst and Carl Albert Hoeppner:
i. Seth Matthew Hoeppner.
ii. Bethany Kate Hoeppner.
iii. Aaron Carl Hoeppner.
iv. Nathan Luke Hoeppner.
139. Arlene Esther 13
Verhulst (Alice Myrtle Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Michael Alfred Harris.
Children of Arlene Esther Verhulst and Michael Alfred Harris:
i. Heather Ann Harris.
ii. Nicolas Michael Harris.
Carl August Franz Decendants
140. Arvin Wesley 13
Verhulst (Alice Myrtle Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Karen Marie Cook.
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Children of Arvin Wesley Verhulst and Karen Marie Cook:
i. Jason Mark Verhulst.
ii. Shawn Matthew Verhulst.
iii. Michael John Verhulst.
iv. Adam Joshua Verhulst.
141. Donna Vickie 13
Verhulst (Alice Myrtle Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Timothy John Milz.
Children of Donna Vickie Verhulst and Timothy John Milz:
i. Brenda Kay Milz.
ii. Jennifer Lynn Milz.
iii. Jon Timothy Milz.
iv. Jay Andrew Milz.
142. David Wallace 13
Acker (Virginia Joyce Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Patricia Ann Kind.
Children of David Wallace Acker and Patricia Ann Kind:
194 i. Jeffrey Allen Acker
ii. Jessie Alan Acker, born 24 Sep 1977, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, died 22 Oct 1977, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.
143. Perry Dennis 13
Franz (Paul Delano 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Lou Ann Reiter.
Children of Perry Dennis Franz and Lou Ann Reiter:
i. Laura Peri Franz.
144. Ricky Lee 13
Franz (Paul Delano 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Judi Kay Pahl.
Children of Ricky Lee Franz and Judi Kay Pahl:
i. Ryan Lee Franz.
ii. Joanna Kay Franz.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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145. Edwin George 13
Kippenhan (Alvin George 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married (2) Evelyn De Aruere.
Children of Edwin George Kippenhan and ____ ____:
i. Carol Ann Kippenhan.
146. Evelyn Martha 13
Kippenhan (Alvin George 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Arthur Cramm. Arthur Cramm died 2 Oct 1983.
Children of Evelyn Martha Kippenhan and Arthur Cramm:
i. Arthur Alvin Cramm.
ii. Marilyn Cramm.
147. Ethel Beatrice 13
Kippenhan (Alvin George 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Louis Jr. Zink.
Children of Ethel Beatrice Kippenhan and Louis Jr. Zink:
i. Allen Louis Zink.
ii. Nancy Marie Zink.
Carl August Franz Decendants
148. Dorothy Alice 13
Kippenhan (Alvin George 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Wendell Albert Ott.
Children of Dorothy Alice Kippenhan and Wendell Albert Ott:
195 i. Albert Alvin Ott
ii. Harley Wendell Ott, born 11 Jun 1968, in Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States, died 5 Oct 2002, in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.
Obituary for Harley Wendel Ott
Harley was born in Neillsville, WI on June 11, 1968. He graduated from
Neillsville High School in 1986, and went on to join the US Navy, Dec 16, 1986.
While in the Navy he was decorated for the Battle "E" Award, the National Defense
Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. He served two tours of
duty in the Middle East during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He eventually
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eturned to NSSE Groton CT where he honorably retired from the Navy in Aug
1995.
Harley was a soft-spoken kindhearted gentleman. He was well liked by his friends
and co-workers. He was a leader by example. The following words read during his
graveside funeral service well defined his beliefs and how he lived.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are
those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are
the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3-10
Harley is survived by, his parents Wendel and Dorothy of Neillsville, WI and two
brothers, Albert of Trafis Air Force Base, CA and Casey of Mexico City, Mexido,
as well as two nephews and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Great Aungs and Uncles,
Cousins and second Cousins.
Harley was buried at the Connecticut National Cemetary in Middletown, CT on Oct
15. He will be missed.
iii. Casey David Ott. He married Claudia Gomez Chaparro.
149. Karen Kay 13
Kippenhan (Herbert Arthur 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Edward F. Gault.
Children of Karen Kay Kippenhan and Edward F. Gault:
i. Julie Kae Gault.
ii. Jessica Kristine Gault.
150. Martha Rachel 13
Sieger (Norma Friedarike Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna
(Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Emery Donald Sieger. Emery Donald Sieger was born 1 Jul
1912, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States, died 15 Jun 1998, in Racine, Racine,
Wisconsin, United States. She married (2) Harry Randall.
Children of Martha Rachel Sieger and Harry Randall:
i. Vincent Randall.
ii. Loren Randall.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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151. Selma (Sally) Ann 13
Sieger (Norma Friedarike Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna
(Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Charles Browning.
Children of Selma (Sally) Ann Sieger and Charles Browning:
i. Gale Browning.
ii. Hannah Browning.
152. Margaret (Margo) Mae 13
Sieger (Norma Friedarike Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
,
Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
,
Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Kerry Wayne Olson. She married (2) Michael Cope.
Children of Margaret (Margo) Mae Sieger and Kerry Wayne Olson:
i. Angela Sue Olson.
153. Allen Arthur 13
Meinhardt (Esther Marie Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna)
Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
). He married Mary Elizabeth Kohl.
Children of Allen Arthur Meinhardt and Mary Elizabeth Kohl:
i. Rebekah Marie Meinhardt.
ii. Eric Paul Meinhardt.
iii. Timothy Allen Meinhardt.
Carl August Franz Decendants
154. Lois Marie 13
Meinhardt (Esther Marie Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna)
Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
), born 3 Mar 1948, died 10 Oct 2006, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. She married
Edward Louis Horvat.
Obit: Horvat, Lois M. (1948 2006) Posted By: Audrey Roedl Date: Friday, 3
November 2006, at 2:39 p.m. Surnames: HORVAT MEINHARDT KIPPENHAN ----- Source: Loyal
TRG 25 October 2006 ----- Horvat, Lois M. (3 MAR 1948 10 OCT 2006) Lois M. Horvat, 58,
Sheboygan, died at her residence on Tuesday night, Oct. 10, 2006. Funeral services were held at the
Wenig Funeral Home, Oostburg, on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Rev. Edwin Homer and the Rev. Kirby
Anderson officiated. Lois M. Meinhardt was born on March 3, 1948, in Greenwood, to Elmer and Esther
(nee Kippenhan) Meinhardt. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1966. She attended Carson
Newman College, Kentucky Southern College, Louisville, Ky., and Truet-McConnell College,
Cleveland, Ga. She studied Spanish and music performance with the emphasis in piano. She married
Edward Horvat in November 1972. She was a self-employed herbalist for the past 15 years. She also
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operated a piano studio for more than 25 years. She attended Praise Fellowship and World of Grace
Community Churches. She directed the choir and was accompanist while at Praise Fellowship.
Survivors include three sons, Aaron (Winnie) Horvat, Virginia Beach, VA., Benjamin Horvat, Chicago,
Ill., and Christopher Horvat, Fort Jackson, S.C.; her father, Elmer Meinhardt, Pine Haven Christian
Home, Sheboygan Falls; two brothers, Alan (Mary) Meinhardt, Clintonville, and Doug (Barb)
Meinhardt, Wausau, and her ex-husband, Edward Horvat, Sheboygan.
Children of Lois Marie Meinhardt and Edward Louis Horvat:
i. Aaron Louis Horvat. He married Winnie \Horvat\.
ii. Benjamin Louis Horvat.
iii. Christopher Elmer Horvat.
155. Douglas Paul 13
Meinhardt (Esther Marie Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna)
Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
). He married Barbara Lynn Haugh.
Children of Douglas Paul Meinhardt and Barbara Lynn Haugh:
i. Linday Jane Meinhardt.
ii. Leah Christine Meinhardt.
iii. Lacey Jo Meinhardt.
156. Scott Paul 13
Davis (Rose Dorothy Kippenhan 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Annie Dauloney.
Children of Scott Paul Davis and Annie Dauloney:
i. Pamela Mae Davis.
ii. Theodore Paul Davis.
157. Edwin George 13
Hintz (Malinda Laura Kippenhan 12
, Edwin George 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Suzanne Marie Bazora.
Children of Edwin George Hintz and Suzanne Marie Bazora:
i. Jennifer Rebecca Hintz.
ii. John Edwin Hintz.
Carl August Franz Decendants
158. Jeffery Calvin 13
Kippenhan (Calvin August Sr. 12
, Edwin George 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
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He married Carrie Marie Kaufman.
Children of Jeffery Calvin Kippenhan and Carrie Marie Kaufman:
i. Kevin Greg Kippenhan.
ii. Cody Jay Kippenhan.
159. Debra Ann 13
Wulf (Robert Louis 12
, Lydia Laura Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Bill Valley.
Children of Debra Ann Wulf and Bill Valley:
i. Lisa Valley.
160. Debra 13
Sommers (Jean Ann Wickesberg 12
, Emma Pauline Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Bruce Eric Berendts.
Children of Debra Sommers and Bruce Eric Berendts:
i. Laura Sommers Berendts.
161. Bradley Dean 13
Sommers (Jean Ann Wickesberg 12
, Emma Pauline Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna
(Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Sherri Marie Handley.
Children of Bradley Dean Sommers and Sherri Marie Handley:
i. Mallory Victoria Sommers.
ii. Benjamin Charles Sommers.
162. Kathleen Joy 13
Sommers (Jean Ann Wickesberg 12
, Emma Pauline Kippenhan 11
, Wiliminna (Minna)
Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
). She married David Harlan Marx. He was the son of Harlan Marx and Carol Marx.
Children of Kathleen Joy Sommers and David Harlan Marx:
i. Carissa Joy Marx.
ii. Dalton David Marx.
Carl August Franz Decendants
163. Susan Louise 13
Kippenhan (John Eugene 12
, John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
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She married Daniel Scot Barnhart.
Children of Susan Louise Kippenhan and Daniel Scot Barnhart:
i. Christa Jeanne Barnhart.
164. Shawn Davis 13
Kippenhan (Ronald James 12
, John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Cynthia Ann Kempen.
Children of Shawn Davis Kippenhan and Cynthia Ann Kempen:
196 i. David Shane Kippenhan
ii. Carli Jean Kippenhan. She married Craig McDougal.
197 iii. Jodi Lee Kippenhan
165. Steven Robert 13
Kippenhan (Cecil Robert 12
, Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Sandra Cota.
Children of Steven Robert Kippenhan and Sandra Cota:
i. Justin Kippenhan.
ii. Jason Kippenhan.
166. Debra Lucelle 13
Van Asten (Janet Evelyn Kippenhan 12
, Arthur Otto 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
Children of Debra Lucelle Van Asten and ____ ____:
i. Laurie Jahnke.
167. Roland III 13
Kippenhan (Roland Calvin Jr., 12
, Roland Calvin 11
, Wiliminna (Minna) Franz 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Karen Scheiderich.
Children of Roland III Kippenhan and Karen Scheiderich:
i. Roland Kippenhan.
Carl August Franz Decendants
168. Harlan Henry 13
Nielsen (Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze 12
, Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Sandra Joan Purdy.
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Children of Harlan Henry Nielsen and Sandra Joan Purdy:
i. Carrie Neilsen.
ii. Christina Neilsen.
169. Harris Eugene 13
Nielsen (Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze 12
, Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
),
born 22 Jun 1952, in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, died 20 Dec 2009, in Granton, Clark,
Wisconsin, United States. 206
He married Kathleen Marie Anderson.
Children of Harris Eugene Nielsen and Kathleen Marie Anderson:
i. Josha Neilsen.
170. Berdell Kay 13
Nielsen (Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze 12
, Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Paul Fairchild Boutwell.
Children of Berdell Kay Nielsen and Paul Fairchild Boutwell:
i. Anna Boutwell.
ii. Sarah Boutwell.
171. Roy Allen 13
Nielsen (Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze 12
, Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Jeanie Coldean Nadosy.
Children of Roy Allen Nielsen and Jeanie Coldean Nadosy:
i. Issac Neilsen.
ii. Lydia Neilsen.
172. Larry Dean 13
Nielsen (Beatrice Eleanor Schwarze 12
, Martha Louise Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Roberta Lynn Waltermate.
Children of Larry Dean Nielsen and Roberta Lynn Waltermate:
i. Justin Neilsen.
Carl August Franz Decendants
173. Glen Virgil 13
Bublitz (Edna Beatrice Laube 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Rebecca Hihl.
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Children of Glen Virgil Bublitz and Rebecca Hihl:
i. Jennie Bublitz.
ii. Kimberly Bublitz.
iii. Missie Bublitz.
174. Kurt 13
Bublitz (Edna Beatrice Laube 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Barb Hunter.
Children of Kurt Bublitz and Barb Hunter:
i. Jeff Bublitz.
ii. Mike Bublitz.
175. Tim A. 13
Bublitz (Edna Beatrice Laube 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Nancy Kay Przybylski. She was the daughter of \Husband\ Przybylski and June Przybylski.
Children of Tim A. Bublitz and Nancy Kay Przybylski:
i. Joe Bublitz.
ii. Sara Bublitz.
iii. Laura Bublitz.
176. Sharon Marie 13
Laube (Harold Henry 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Alan Frederick Leonhardt.
Children of Sharon Marie Laube and Alan Frederick Leonhardt:
198 i. Matthew Leonhardt
199 ii. Jared Leonhardt
177. Terry Richard 13
Laube (Richard Lester 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Cathy Ann Carlsen. She was the daughter of Melvin H. Carlsen and \Wife\ Carlsen.
Children of Terry Richard Laube and Cathy Ann Carlsen:
i. Jason Laube.
ii. Ryan Laube.
iii. Lindsey Laube.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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178. Jeffrey Alan 13
Laube (Richard Lester 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Janelle Kae Shook. She was the daughter of Stan Shook and Virginia \Shook\.
Children of Jeffrey Alan Laube and Janelle Kae Shook:
i. Kaitie Laube.
ii. Jenna Laube.
iii. Mikailiah Laube.
iv. Ben Laube.
179. Keith L. 13
Laube (Richard Lester 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Sara \Laube\.
Children of Keith L. Laube and Sara \Laube\:
i. Taylor Laube.
ii. Olivia Laube.
180. Dean A. 13
Laube (Richard Lester 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Penny \Laube\.
Children of Dean A. Laube and Penny \Laube\:
i. Travis Laube.
ii. Brock Laube.
181. Howard James 13
Wachsmuth (Gladys Leona Churkey 12
, Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Diane Lynn Coenen.
Children of Howard James Wachsmuth and Diane Lynn Coenen:
i. Paul Steven Wachsmuth.
ii. John David Wachsmuth.
iii. Lee Allen Wachsmuth.
Carl August Franz Decendants
182. Debbie Ann 13
Wachsmuth (Gladys Leona Churkey 12
, Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Kim Franklin Meyer.
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Children of Debbie Ann Wachsmuth and Kim Franklin Meyer:
i. Holly May Meyer.
ii. Derek Lee Meyer.
183. Lorna Jean 13
Wachsmuth (Gladys Leona Churkey 12
, Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
,
Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married (1) Kevin Ray Fisher. He was the son of Harold Fisher and \Wife\ Fisher. She married (2)
James Lee Jr. Miller.
Children of Lorna Jean Wachsmuth and Kevin Ray Fisher:
i. Justin Jan Fisher.
184. Elroy Glenn 13
Churkey (Elroy Glenn. 12
, Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Laurie \Churkey\.
Children of Elroy Glenn Churkey and Laurie \Churkey\:
i. Nicholas Churkey.
185. Vickey 13
Churkey (Elroy Glenn. 12
, Selma Arvilla Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Darrell Penny.
Children of Vickey Churkey and Darrell Penny:
i. Bradley Penny.
186. Scott Allan 13
Wessel (Allan Theodore 12
, Arvilla Esther Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1)
Unknown. He married (2) Ann Strom.
Children of Scott Allan Wessel and Unknown:
i. Laura Rose Wessel.
Children of Scott Allan Wessel and Ann Strom:
200 i. Laura (Wessel)
ii. Abigail Moldenhauer.
iii. Emily Moldenhauer.
Carl August Franz Decendants
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187. Jose' 13
Hernandez (Patricia Franz 12
, Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Julie
Hernandez.
Children of Jose' Hernandez and Julie Hernandez:
i. Vanessa Hernandez.
ii. Angelina Herandez.
iii. Megan Hernandez.
iv. Marisa Hernandez.
188. Brandon 13
Franz (Randy Lee 12
, Leondo Fred 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Samantha
Esselman.
Children of Brandon Franz and Samantha Esselman:
i. Gideon Joseph Franz.
189. Heather 13
Bolf (Dennis Harold 12
, Meta Leona Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married David
Boehlke.
Children of Heather Bolf and David Boehlke:
i. Daniel Boehlke.
190. Rebecca Ruth 13
Elmer (Walter Jr. 12
, Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Robert Kruger.
Children of Rebecca Ruth Elmer and Robert Kruger:
i. Richard William Kruger.
ii. Rochelle Anita Kruger.
191. William Richard 13
Elmer (Walter Jr. 12
, Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Margo Rae Bennett.
Children of William Richard Elmer and Margo Rae Bennett:
i. Annie Michelle Elmer.
Carl August Franz Decendants
135

ii. Eric Christian Elmer.
192. Burt Jonathan 13
Elmer (Walter Jr. 12
, Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Suzanne LaMore.
Children of Burt Jonathan Elmer and Suzanne LaMore:
i. Kallista Tiffany Elmer.
ii. Corbin Christopher Elmer.
193. Roger 13
Graves (Shirley Elmer 12
, Ella Meta Abel 11
, Anna Louise Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Celeste
Engstrom.
Children of Roger Graves and Celeste Engstrom:
i. Rachel Melinda Graves.
ii. Erika Leslie Graves.
iii. Kendra Amalie Graves.
194. Jeffrey Allen 14
Acker (David Wallace 13
, Virginia Joyce Franz 12
, Otto Arthur 11
, August Karl 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He
married Renee Van Horn.
Children of Jeffrey Allen Acker and Renee Van Horn:
i. Amber Sue Acker.
195. Albert Alvin 14
Ott (Dorothy Alice Kippenhan 13
, Alvin George 12
, Theodore John (Ted) 11
, Wiliminna
(Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Marionette Alecia Smalls.
Children of Albert Alvin Ott and Marionette Alecia Smalls:
i. Bryson Ott.
ii. Camron Ott.
Carl August Franz Decendants
196. David Shane 14
Kippenhan (Shawn Davis 13
, Ronald James 12
, John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna
(Minna) Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Cynthia Marie Monique Boutin-Forgues.
136

Children of David Shane Kippenhan and Cynthia Marie Monique Boutin-Forgues:
i. Masani Rae Boutin-Kippenhan.
ii. Tein Alexander Boutin-Kippenhan.
197. Jodi Lee 14
Kippenhan (Shawn Davis 13
, Ronald James 12
, John (Jack) Henry 11
, Wiliminna (Minna)
Franz 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
,
Adam 1
). She married Philip Stolp.
Children of Jodi Lee Kippenhan and Philip Stolp:
i. Piilip Stolp.
198. Matthew 14
Leonhardt (Sharon Marie Laube 13
, Harold Henry 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl
HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
,
Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Quela Leonhardt.
Children of Matthew Leonhardt and Quela Leonhardt:
i. Roxy JaNae Leonhardt.
ii. Lyla Marie Leonhardt.
iii. Ozzie Dean Leonhardt.
199. Jared 14
Leonhardt (Sharon Marie Laube 13
, Harold Henry 12
, Minna Sophia Franz 11
, Carl
HEINRICH 10
, Carl AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
,
Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Jenna Leonhardt.
Children of Jared Leonhardt and Jenna Leonhardt:
i. Ava Noelle Leonhardt.
ii. Adeline Rose Leonhardt.
200. Laura 14
(Wessel) (Scott Allan 13
, Allan Theodore 12
, Arvilla Esther Franz 11
, Carl HEINRICH 10
, Carl
AUGUST 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married (1) Michael Lloyd. She married (2) Nicolas (Nick) Randall.
Children of Laura (Wessel) and Michael Lloyd:
i. Tristan Michael Lloyd.
Children of Laura (Wessel) and Nicolas (Nick) Randall:
i. William Nicolas Randall.
Carl August Franz Decendants
137

ii. Lillian Ava Katherine Lloyd.
Carl August Franz Decendants
138

Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
201. Carl (CHARLES) 9
Frantz (Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 16 Mar 1825, in Saxe-Weimar, Germany, died 9 May 1903, in Green
Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, buried 12 May 1903, in Green Valley
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farmer. Census: 12 Jul 1860,
Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States; 208,209
14 Jun 1870, Howard Grove,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States; 210
5 Jun 1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States. 211
He married Caroline Thiem in Possibly Germany. Caroline Thiem was born
30 Sep 1821, in Germany, died 3 Feb 1893, in Town of Green Valley, Shawano, Wisconsin,
Washington, Wisconsin, United States. Census: 1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States.
St. John's Lutheran Cemetary, Green Vally Twnsp, Sheboygan Co., WI June 26, 1858 immigration
records for the Ship Coriolan show the following: Franz, Carl, Age 32, Farmer Franz, Heinr, Age 29,
Bohr Franz, Caroline, Age 32, Unknown Destination was Wisconsin.
Warranty Deeds - Vol 35, Pg 580. Purchased land from Friedrick Buker and Wife Charlotte for
$525.00. 16 Sep 1872. 20 Acres more or less. Vol 50, Pg 433. Sold land to Heinrich Franz 22 Mar 1882
for $2,000. 40 Acres more or less.
1880 United States Census Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Carl Franz Self M Male W 55 Saxony Farmer Cathrine Franz Wife M Female W 54
Saxony Housekeeping Anna Franz Dau S Female W 19 WI Working on Farm Agnes Franz
Dau S Female W 16 WI Working on Farm Otto Franz Son S Male W 14 WI Working
on Farm
Listed on 1860 Census as Christina.
Children of Carl (CHARLES) Frantz and Caroline Thiem:
202 i. Therese Caroline Franz, born 2 Sep 1858, in Herman Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, 212
died 5 Nov 1937, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 213
203 ii. Anna F. Franz, born 17 Sep 1860, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 214
died 23 Feb 1917, in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan
County., Wisconsin. 215
204 iii. Agnes Emilie Franz, born 7 Apr 1864, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan Co.,
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Wisconsin, United States, 216
died 20 Jan 1896, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin. 217
205 iv. Carl Otto Franz, born 27 May 1866, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 218
died 8 Aug 1932, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 219
202. Therese Caroline 10
Franz (Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 2 Sep 1858, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 212
died 5 Nov 1937, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 213
buried 7 Nov 1937, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States. She married Christian Knoener 6 Mar 1879, in Franklin Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 220
He was the son of Conrad Knoener and Christine
Bierbaum. Christian Knoener was born 12 Feb 1854, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, died 3 Apr 1927, in Franklin Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
Occupation: Farmer.
Children of Therese Caroline Franz and Christian Knoener:
i. Otto Friedrich Knoener, born 25 Jul 1881, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 20 Jan 1941, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
206 ii. Mathilda Knoener, born 23 Nov 1883, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Mar 1953, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
207 iii. Ida Knoener, born 6 Jul 1890, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 27 Jan 1979, in Oneida Township, Outagamie
County, Wisconsin, United States.
203. Anna F. 10
Franz (Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
,
Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Sep 1860, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States, 214
died 23 Feb 1917, in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County., Wisconsin, 215
buried 27 Feb
1917. Census: 1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 221
She married
John Knoener.
Children of Anna F. Franz and John Knoener:
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
208 i. Carl (Charles) John Knoener, born 11 Aug 1883, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 29 Nov 1941, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 222
209 ii. Laura Knoener, born 24 Jan 1886, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 10 Feb 1963, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
iii. Emma Catherina Knoener, born 24 Sep 1888, in Green Valley Township,
140

Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 2 DED 1968, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 5 Dec 1968, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin. She married George Schneider 16 Nov 1912, in Mosel
Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States. George Schneider was born
26 Jul 1889, in Schlewsig Township, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United
States, died 30 May 1929, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
204. Agnes Emilie 10
Franz (Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 7 Apr 1864, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, 216
died 20 Jan 1896, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 217
Census:
1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 223
She married William
Knoener 19 Mar 1883, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 224
William Knoener was born 12 Aug 1860, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United
States, died 28 Sep 1929, in Sheboygan Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Children of Agnes Emilie Franz and William Knoener:
210 i. Clara Knoener, born 17 Dec 1883, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Mar 1946, in Mosel Township,
Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States.
211 ii. Hilda Knoener
iii. Theodore Conrad William Knoener, born 27 Jan 1886, in Sheboygan Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, died 20 Jan 1895, in Sheboygan Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
iv. Arthur Knoener, born 28 Sep 1890, in Sheboygan Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, died 16 Dec 1918, in Sheboygan Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, buried 19 Dec 1918, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He
married Evangeline Jonasin. She was the daughter of Ole Janssen and Inga
Erickson.
205. Carl Otto 10
Franz (Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
,
Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 27 May 1866, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States, 218
bapt. 18 Jul 1866, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 8
Aug 1932, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 219
Occupation:
Farmer. Census: 1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 225
He married
Katharine Wendling 8 Sep 1889, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United
States. 226
She was the daughter of Peter Wendling and Anna Catherine Theis. Katharine Wendling was
born 13 Feb 1867, in Crastel Nieder Thein Prussia, Germany, died 25 Apr 1936, in Green Valley
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Carl Otto Franz and Katharine Wendling:
212 i. Albert Peter Franz, born 26 Dec 1891, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
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County, Wisconsin, United States, died 3 Oct 1953, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin.
213 ii. Edward Herman Franz, born 26 Dec 1891, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Nov 1968, in Green Valley
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
214 iii. Hilda Franz, born 13 Feb 1898, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Apr 1939, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
215 iv. Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz, born 23 MAN 1903, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 3 Feb 1944, in Shawano,
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States.
206. Mathilda 11
Knoener (Therese Caroline Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 23 Nov 1883, in Green Valley
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Mar 1953, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, buried 14 Mar 1953, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. She married John Nischke. He was the son of August
Nischke and Wilhelmina Lawrenz. John Nischke was born 18 Sep 1876, in Wisconsin, United States,
died 15 Feb 1970.
Children of Mathilda Knoener and John Nischke:
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
i. Alma Nischke, born 8 Dec 1904, in Washington Township, Shawano County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 4 Jul 1972, buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, United States. She married Herman Noffke 27 Oct 1923. Herman
Noffke died 1989.
ii. Ella Sarah Nischke, born 18 Oct 1906, in Washington Township, Shawano
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 22 May 1950, buried in Milwaukee,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. She married Henry Metz.
iii. Robert Paul Nischke.
iv. Christena Nischke. She married Charles Grych. Charles Grych died 1984.
v. Herbert Nischke, born 28 Jun 1914, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 29 Oct 1977. He married Alice Wilson.
vi. Caroline Gertrude Nischke.
vii. Bertha Emilie Nischke.
viii. Anna Frieda Nischke, born 6 Oct 1924, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Aug 1925, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
207. Ida 11
Knoener (Therese Caroline Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Jul 1890, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 27 Jan 1979, in Oneida Township, Outagamie
County, Wisconsin, United States, buried 30 Jan 1979, in Appleton, Washington County, Wisconsin,
142

United States. She married William Klitzke. William Klitzke was born 27 Oct 1887, in Center
Township, Outagamie County., Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Jun 1957, in Osborn Township,
Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, buried 24 Jun 1957, in Appleton, Washington County, Wisconsin,
United States. Occupation: Farmer.
Children of Ida Knoener and William Klitzke:
216 i. Meta Therese Klitzke
ii. Alice Klitzke.
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
208. Carl (Charles) John 11
Knoener (Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 11 Aug 1883, in Green Valley
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 29 Nov 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, 222
buried 3 Dec 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 227
He married
Laura Schumacher 30 Nov 1907, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States. 228
She was the daughter of Simon Schmacher and Minna Louise Knoener. Laura Schumacher was born 15
Feb 1883, in Township of Herman, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 22 Mar 1973, in
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 24 Mar 1973, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
Children of Carl (Charles) John Knoener and Laura Schumacher:
i. Frieda Knoener, born 3 Apr 1909, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 27 Mar 1996, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, buried 30 Mar 1996, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 227
She married Harvey C. Truttschel 27 Aug 1927, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan
Co., Wisconsin, United States. 229
Harvey C. Truttschel was born 29 Sep 1905, in
Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 1 Jun 1974, in
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 5 Jun 1974, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 227
Occupation: Carpenter.
217 ii. Elmer Roland Knoener, born 14 Feb 1911, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Sep 1990, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
209. Laura 11
Knoener (Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 24 Jan 1886, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 10 Feb 1963, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
buried 12 Feb 1963, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. She married Charles (Carl) F. Rowe
19 Nov 1907, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States. He was the son of August
Rowe and Ernstina Hinz. Charles (Carl) F. Rowe was born 30 May 1872, in Mosel Township,
Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 7 Jul 1941, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, buried 10 Jul 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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Children of Laura Knoener and Charles (Carl) F. Rowe:
218 i. Esther Rowe
219 ii. Milton William Rowe, born 11 Sep 1915, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 1 May 1980, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
United States.
210. Clara 11
Knoener (Agnes Emilie Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Dec 1883, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 2 Mar 1946, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, buried 4 Mar 1946, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United
States. She married Otto Thiel 7 Nov 1903, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Otto Thiel
was born 9 Oct 1881, in Saxony, Sachsen, Germany, died 7 Oct 1945, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, buried 10 Oct 1945, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Children of Clara Knoener and Otto Thiel:
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
i. Theodore Thiel, born 24 Aug 1904, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
died 22 Sep 1973, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried in
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
ii. Otto Thiel, born 28 Jul 1906, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, died
12 Dec 1928, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
iii. Eleanora Thiel.
iv. Aurelia Thiel.
v. Erna Thiel.
vi. Herbert Thiel, born 20 Aug 1912, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
died 26 Apr 1969, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
vii. Esther Thiel.
viii. Alfred Thiel.
ix. Lucille Thiel.
x. Raymond Thiel, born 21 Sep 1920, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
died 27 Jul 1989, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
xi. Frederick Thiel.
xii. Albert Thiel, born 29 Oct 1922, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
died 15 Jan 1945, in Belgium.
211. Hilda 11
Knoener (Agnes Emilie Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married (1) Oscar Ernst Rudloff. Oscar Ernst
Rudloff was born 1886. She married (2) Jim Osborn.
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Children of Hilda Knoener and Oscar Ernst Rudloff:
i. William Rudloff.
212. Albert Peter 11
Franz (Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 Dec 1891, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 3 Oct 1953, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
buried 6 Oct 1953, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Occupation: Worked at Kohler. He
married Mary Margaret (Mamie) Hanelt. Mary Margaret (Mamie) Hanelt was born 6 Jan 1896, in
Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States, died 8 Jul 1989, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
buried 11 Jul 1989, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
One of twins.
Children of Albert Peter Franz and Mary Margaret (Mamie) Hanelt:
220 i. Gloria Mamie Franz, born 27 Aug 1925, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, died 3 Apr 1995, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
213. Edward Herman 11
Franz (Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 26 Dec 1891, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Nov 1968, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, buried 2 Dec 1968, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mathilda Martha Lucy Werner. Mathilda
Martha Lucy Werner was born 28 Apr 1894, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United
States, died 22 Feb 1986, in Oconto Falls, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States, buried 1986, in Green
Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
One of Twins.
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
Children of Edward Herman Franz and Mathilda Martha Lucy Werner:
221 i. Gene Robert Franz
222 ii. Bernice Bertha Franz, born 5 Apr 1929, died 7 May 1989, in Green Bay, Brown,
Wisconsin, United States.
214. Hilda 11
Franz (Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 13 Feb 1898, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 23 Apr 1939, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States, buried 26 Apr 1939, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United
States. She married Clarence (Pinky) Williquette. Clarence (Pinky) Williquette was born 30 Mar 1897,
in Duck Creek, Brown, Wisconsin, United States, died 15 Feb 1968, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin,
United States. Occupation: C&NW RR.
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Children of Hilda Franz and Clarence (Pinky) Williquette:
223 i. Marie Erna Williquette
215. Erna Mathilda Bertha 11
Franz (Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 23 MAN 1903, in Green Valley Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 3 Feb 1944, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin,
United States, buried 6 Feb 1944, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United
States. She married Phillip Peter Blonde 12 May 1927, in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States. Phillip Peter Blonde was born 1 Mar 1900, in Egg Harbor, Door, Wisconsin,
United States, died 19 Sep 1950, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States, buried 23 Sep 1950,
in Green Valley Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. Occupation: Farmer.
Children of Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz and Phillip Peter Blonde:
i. Shirley Mae Blonde, born 3 Jun 1930, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United
States, died 29 Jul 1981, in Chula Vista, San Diego, California, United States. She
married Cecil Redwine.
224 ii. Ann Blonde Blonde, born 28 Aug 1931, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United
States, died 19 Jul 1988, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States.
225 iii. Mildred Marie Blonde
226 iv. Merlyn Phillip Blonde, born 22 Aug 1936, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin,
United States, died 31 Mar 1984, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States.
227 v. Kathryn Louise Blonde
216. Meta Therese 12
Klitzke (Ida Knoener 11
, Therese Caroline Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Leon
Floyd Schultz.
Children of Meta Therese Klitzke and Leon Floyd Schultz:
228 i. Dennis Lee Schultz
229 ii. Lola Mae Schultz
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
217. Elmer Roland 12
Knoener (Carl (Charles) John 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 14 Feb 1911, in
Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 9 Sep 1990, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, buried 12 Sep 1990, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Occupation:
Farmer. He married Verna Emily Wippermann. She was the daughter of Otto Wippermann and Emily
Fischer.
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Children of Elmer Roland Knoener and Verna Emily Wippermann:
230 i. Donna Mae Frieda Knoener
231 ii. Ronald Carl Knoener
218. Esther 12
Rowe (Laura Knoener 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married George Wunsch. George
Wunsch was born 6 Mar 1908, died 22 Jul 1949, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin,
United States, buried 25 Jul 1949, in Mosel Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States.
Children of Esther Rowe and George Wunsch:
i. Albert A. Wunsch.
232 ii. Donald Wunsch
219. Milton William 12
Rowe (Laura Knoener 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 11 Sep 1915, in Mosel
Township, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 1 May 1980, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, United States, buried in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He married Lillian M.
Popp.
Children of Milton William Rowe and Lillian M. Popp:
i. Diane Rowe.
ii. Milton William Rowe.
220. Gloria Mamie 12
Franz (Albert Peter 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 27 Aug 1925, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, bapt. 18 Oct 1925, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, died 3
Apr 1995, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Occupation: Office. She married Harvey Erich
Walter Witte. He was the son of Erich Edward Ernst Witte and Bertha Kau.
Completed her branch of the Franz family.
Obituary - Gloria M. Witte
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
Our Lord welcomed Gloria M. Witte, a talented clarinetist, to His heavenly band on Monday evening,
April 3, 1995. Gloria, age 69, had lived at 2617 Saemann Ave. in Sheboygan until the past month, when
she had been a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home. She fought a courageous battle against cancer
for the past 11 years.
Gloria was born Aug. 27, 1925, to Albert P. and Marnie M. (Hanelt) Franz. She attended Sheboygan
Public Schools, and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1943.
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She was a member of the Sheboygan Camera Club, where she met Harvey E. Witte. They were married
on Nov. 24, 1951 at the parsonage of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, and are
members of that church.
Music, especially clarinet, was an important part of Gloria's life, and she has passed that love along to
her children. She was a member of the Sheboygan Municipal Band for 45 years, where she held the
position of solo First Chair Clarinetist for 41 of those years. She served as a band officer for 35 years.
Gloria resigned the band in 1987, due to health reasons.
Gloria joined the Sheboygan Musicians' Association, Local 95, in 1947, and has served as
secretary/treasurer from 1973-1986, and then as a trustee on the Executive Board since 1986. She also
gave private intrumental lessons (clarinet, alto and bass clarinet, oboe and saxophone) for many years.
She had been a member of the Sheboygan Civic Orchestra from 1942-1950; had played for eight years
in the former Kohler Company Band;and had performed with the Reformation Day Lutheran Band. She
also was very involved on the committee that worked to reaise funds for the construction of the Fountain
Park Bandshell in Sheboygan.
In addition to her love for music, Gloria was also very interested in genealogy, and had compiled
volumes of information on her families' (Franz and Witte) family tree. She shared that information with
many of her cousins and other relatives, and was a member of the Sheboygan and Green Bay
Genealolgical Societies.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harvey; her daughter, Janice Witte of Oshkosh; and her
son, Robert, his wife, Terri and their wonderful children, Brian, Kristen and Branden Witte, all of Union
Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday, April 6, at the Lippert Duneral Home. The Rev. Alan
Kretschmar, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officate. Interment will be in
Gardens of Peasce Mausoleum of Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends are welcome at the funeral home
on Thursday from 11 a.m.
Children of Gloria Mamie Franz and Harvey Erich Walter Witte:
i. Janice Ann Witte.
233 ii. Robert Erich Witte
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
221. Gene Robert 12
Franz (Edward Herman 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married (1) Alice May Ryan. He
married (2) Carol Eileen Nappen.
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Children of Gene Robert Franz and Alice May Ryan:
i. Joseph Richard Franz. He married Suzanne Franz.
ii. Deborah Kay Franz.
iii. Rosalyn Jean Franz. She married William Simmons.
iv. Michael Edward Franz.
Children of Gene Robert Franz and Carol Eileen Nappen:
i. Rachelle Carol Franz.
ii. Robert Gene Franz.
222. Bernice Bertha 12
Franz (Edward Herman 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 5 Apr 1929, died 7 May
1989, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States, buried 10 May 1989, in Green Bay, Brown,
Wisconsin, United States. She married Lawrence Robert Jay (Jaskolski).
Adopted.
Children of Bernice Bertha Franz and Lawrence Robert Jay (Jaskolski):
i. Debra Ann Jay, born 12 Mar 1970, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United
States, died 13 May 1970, in Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States.
ii. Randy Lawrence Jay.
223. Marie Erna 12
Williquette (Hilda Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Hubert Joseph Blonde.
Hubert Joseph Blonde was born 18 Feb 1916, in Egg Harbor, Door, Wisconsin, United States, died 28
Oct 1989, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, buried 10 Nov 1989, in Evergreen Cemetary,
Illinois, United States. Occupation: Mail Carrier.
Children of Marie Erna Williquette and Hubert Joseph Blonde:
234 i. Barry Joseph Blonde
ii. Holly Hilda Blonde.
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
224. Ann Blonde 12
Blonde (Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 Aug 1931, in
Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States, died 19 Jul 1988, in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin,
United States, buried 22 Jul 1988, in Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States. She married Frank
Roger Miller.
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Children of Ann Blonde Blonde and Frank Roger Miller:
i. Sharon Rae Miller.
ii. Patricia Ann Miller. She married Brett Gardner.
iii. Marie Beverly Miller. She married Dan Baun.
iv. Cynthia Kay Miller.
v. Roger Frank Miller.
225. Mildred Marie 12
Blonde (Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Carl
Alfred Nelson.
Children of Mildred Marie Blonde and Carl Alfred Nelson:
235 i. Debra Marie Nelson
ii. Kenneth Alfred Nelson.
226. Merlyn Phillip 12
Blonde (Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 22 Aug 1936, in
Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States, died 31 Mar 1984, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin,
United States, buried 4 Apr 1984, in Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States. He married Gloria
Jean Ronnenberg.
Children of Merlyn Phillip Blonde and Gloria Jean Ronnenberg:
i. Tami Lynn Blonde.
ii. Greg Phillip Blonde.
iii. Jamie Jean Blonde.
227. Kathryn Louise 12
Blonde (Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Marlyn
Charles Teetzen.
Children of Kathryn Louise Blonde and Marlyn Charles Teetzen:
i. Terri Jo Teetzen.
ii. Timothy Teetzen.
iii. Thomas Teetzen.
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
228. Dennis Lee 13
Schultz (Meta Therese Klitzke 12
, Ida Knoener 11
, Therese Caroline Franz 10
, Carl
(CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Marlene Joy Ziebell.
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Children of Dennis Lee Schultz and Marlene Joy Ziebell:
i. Tina Kae Schultz.
229. Lola Mae 13
Schultz (Meta Therese Klitzke 12
, Ida Knoener 11
, Therese Caroline Franz 10
, Carl
(CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Louis C. Walter.
Children of Lola Mae Schultz and Louis C. Walter:
i. Terri Jean Walter.
ii. Jeffrey Louis Walter.
230. Donna Mae Frieda 13
Knoener (Elmer Roland 12
, Carl (Charles) John 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl
(CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Leon Ringel. He was the son of David Ringel and Mae Elizabeth Temme.
Children of Donna Mae Frieda Knoener and Leon Ringel:
i. Roxanne Ringel. She married Kurt Akstulewicz.
ii. Cheryl Ringel.
231. Ronald Carl 13
Knoener (Elmer Roland 12
, Carl (Charles) John 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Diane Lynn Michler. She was the daughter of Harold Michler and Dorothy Etter.
Children of Ronald Carl Knoener and Diane Lynn Michler:
i. Lori Knoener.
ii. Kristen Knoener.
iii. Rachel Knoener.
232. Donald 13
Wunsch (Esther Rowe 12
, Laura Knoener 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
, Johann
Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Elaine
Eleanor Kuether.
Children of Donald Wunsch and Elaine Eleanor Kuether:
236 i. Lisa Ann Wunsch
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
233. Robert Erich 13
Witte (Gloria Mamie Franz 12
, Albert Peter 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Terri Ellen Nonhof.
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Children of Robert Erich Witte and Terri Ellen Nonhof:
i. Brian Erich Witte.
ii. Kristen Ellen Witte.
iii. Branden Erich Witte Witte.
234. Barry Joseph 13
Blonde (Marie Erna Williquette 12
, Hilda Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married
Margaret June Harris.
Children of Barry Joseph Blonde and Margaret June Harris:
i. Benjamin Jay Blonde.
ii. Ginger Dee Blonde.
235. Debra Marie 13
Nelson (Mildred Marie Blonde 12
, Erna Mathilda Bertha Franz 11
, Carl Otto 10
, Carl
(CHARLES) 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
She married Kenneth Joseph Michael Borowki.
Children of Debra Marie Nelson and Kenneth Joseph Michael Borowki:
i. Dana Marie Borowki.
ii. Robin Lynn Borowki.
236. Lisa Ann 14
Wunsch (Donald 13
, Esther Rowe 12
, Laura Knoener 11
, Anna F. Franz 10
, Carl (CHARLES) 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Steven Elmer Burkhardt. He was the son of Jacob Burkhardt and Mavis Bubolz.
Children of Lisa Ann Wunsch and Steven Elmer Burkhardt:
i. Shawn Steven Burkhardt.
ii. Anna Marie Burkhardt.
iii. Emilie Lynn Burkhardt.
iv. Bryan Douglas Burkhardt.
Carl (Charles) Franz Decendants
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Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
237. Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
Frantz (Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans
Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 10 Apr 1829, in Buaka, Saoks, Weimer, Germany, died 18 Dec 1913, in
Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, 22
buried 22 Dec 1913, in Herman
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. Census: 14 Jun 1870, Howard Grove,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 230
He married Friedericke Amalia Nehrlich 1 May 1881,
in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 231,232
She was the daughter of Heimrich Nehrlich and
Katharina Berner. Friedericke Amalia Nehrlich was born 13 Dec 1842, in Sax-Gotha, Germany, died 10
Apr 1918, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. 233
Census records for
Gottlieb HEINRICH Frantz and Friedericke Amalia Nehrlich: 15 Jun 1870, Township of Herman,
Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, United States; 234,235
5 Jun 1880, Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States; 8 Jun 1900, Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United
States. 236,237
Born in Germnay. Came to America at the age of 23. Immanuel U.C.C Cemetary.
Children of Gottlieb HEINRICH Frantz and Friedericke Amalia Nehrlich:
i. Edward Franz, born 1860. 238
238 ii. Louis Ernest Franz, born 6 Feb 1865, died 12 Jan 1940, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin. 239
239 iii. Edwin Heinrich Franz, born 18 Oct 1866, died 20 Aug 1904.
240 iv. Emma Emile Caroline Franz, born 12 Apr 1869, died 30 Oct 1949.
241 v. Alma Lina Franz, born 18 Oct 1871, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 240
died 21 May 1956, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
242 vi. Louise Pauline Theresa Franz, born 23 Aug 1874, died 25 Mar 1957.
243 vii. Gustav Karl Franz, born 28 Aug 1876, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Dec 1949, in Herman Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States.
244 viii. Emil Friedrich Franz, born 28 Mar 1878, in Herman Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Nov 1950.
245 ix. Bertha Lydia Franz, born 21 Jun 1883, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died Apr 1934.
238. Louis Ernest 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 6 Feb 1865, bapt. 24 Apr 1865, in Herman Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 12 Jan 1940, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
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Wisconsin. 239
Occupation: Carpenter. He married Louise Catharina Augusta Gosse 21 Apr 1892, in
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 241
Louise Catharina Augusta Gosse was born 24 Apr 1870.
Children of Louis Ernest Franz and Louise Catharina Augusta Gosse:
246 i. Alvin T Franz, born 14 Feb 1893.
247 ii. Arthur Louis Franz, born 10 Mar 1896, in Town of Mosel, Sheboygan Co.,
Wisconsin, United States, died 6 Feb 1975, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin. 242
248 iii. Hilda A Franz, born 12 Jul 1897.
249 iv. Walter Franz, born 17 Apr 1900, died 14 Nov 1961.
250 v. Roma M Franz
239. Edwin Heinrich 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 18 Oct 1866, died 20 Aug 1904. Occupation: Farmer. He
married Bertha Grosshuesch. Bertha Grosshuesch was born 15 Jun 1871, died 28 Jun 1929.
Children of Edwin Heinrich Franz and Bertha Grosshuesch:
251 i. Oscar Franz, born 30 Apr 1898.
252 ii. Calvin W. Franz, born 11 Dec 1900.
240. Emma Emile Caroline 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 12 Apr 1869, bapt. 6 Jun 1869, in Herman Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Oct 1949. She married (1) Heinrich (Henry)
Karstaedt. Heinrich (Henry) Karstaedt was born 18 May 1868, died 9 Sep 1903. She married (2) Henry
Reid. Henry Reid died 22 Mar 1945.
Also known as Emma Catharine Emile
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
Children of Emma Emile Caroline Franz and Heinrich (Henry) Karstaedt:
253 i. Edna Karstaedt, born 22 Aug 1894.
ii. Nora Karstaedt, born 10 Oct 1895.
241. Alma Lina 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 18 Oct 1871, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, 240
died 21 May 1956, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 24
May 1956, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Occupation: Matron. She married Herman
August Arpke 4 Oct 1893, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. 243
He was the son of Simon
Friederich Adolph Arpke and Friedericke Wilhelmine Christine Martensmeier. Herman August Arpke
was born 25 Apr 1868, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Jun
1930, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 14 Jun 1930. Occupation: Administrator.
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Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
Children of Alma Lina Franz and Herman August Arpke:
i. Erna F. Arpke, born 5 Nov 1895, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 21 Dec 1988, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
Name on birth certificate is Norma
ii. Ella A. Arpke, born 11 Sep 1894, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 18 Dec 1981, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
254 iii. Raymond Arpke, born 13 Mar 1903, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Nov 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin.
255 iv. Harold Simon Arpke, born 13 Mar 1903, in Herman Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States, died 13 Aug 1964, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin.
242. Louise Pauline Theresa 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 23 Aug 1874, bapt. 18 Oct 1874, in Herman
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 25 Mar 1957. She married Charles Bodey.
Charles Bodey was born 12 Mar 1879.
Children of Louise Pauline Theresa Franz and Charles Bodey:
i. Francis Bodey. She married Albert Oliver Emory. Albert Oliver Emory was born
27 Jun 1908, died 16 Sep 1943.
ii. Gertrude Bodey. She married Hever Wigal Hanna.
256 iii. Harold Bodey
iv. Ralph Bodey. He married Aldene Mountz.
257 v. Luella M. Bodey
243. Gustav Karl 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 Aug 1876, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Dec 1949, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin,
United States. He married Johomne Helene Wilhimina Szeppull 22 Jun 1904, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin,
United States. Johomne Helene Wilhimina Szeppull was born 4 Sep 1877.
Deacon of Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Sheboygan, WI.
Elder of Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Sheboygan, WI
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Children of Gustav Karl Franz and Johomne Helene Wilhimina Szeppull:
258 i. Ewald Franz
259 ii. Roland Richard Franz, born 25 Dec 1907, died 5 May 1986, in Sheboygan,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
260 iii. Marsha Franz
261 iv. Elsie Franz, born 9 Jul 1912, died 14 May 1940.
262 v. Marie Franz
244. Emil Friedrich 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 28 Mar 1878, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died 11 Nov 1950. Occupation: Minister. He married Elisa M Fuhrman. Elisa
M Fuhrman was born 16 Dec 1888.
Emil was a pastor at the First Reformed Church, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI in 1928. According to a
directory that Leona Albert had, he came to the Church on May 20, 1927. Address is listed as 708 E.
Hancock St., Appleton, WI
Children of Emil Friedrich Franz and Elisa M Fuhrman:
263 i. Gerald E. Franz
264 ii. Norbert Franz
265 iii. Lorene A. Franz
245. Bertha Lydia 10
Franz (Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
,
Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 21 Jun 1883, in Herman Township, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, United States, died Apr 1934. She married George Braeger. George Braeger was born 7 Feb
1882, died 2 Jan 1924.
Children of Bertha Lydia Franz and George Braeger:
266 i. Clarence Braeger
246. Alvin T 11
Franz (Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 14 Feb 1893. He married Elizabeth Koehler. Elizabeth
Koehler was born 16 Mar 1895.
Children of Alvin T Franz and Elizabeth Koehler:
i. Carl Franz.
267 ii. Henry Franz
247. Arthur Louis 11
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
Franz (Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
156

Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 10 Mar 1896, in Town of Mosel, Sheboygan
Co., Wisconsin, United States, died 6 Feb 1975, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 242
Occupation: Farmer. He married Anita Wolters.
Children of Arthur Louis Franz and Anita Wolters:
i. Milton Franz. He married Germaine Boek.
ii. Marvin Franz. He married Chicho Isobe.
248. Hilda A 11
Franz (Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 12 Jul 1897. She married William H Franz. William H
Franz was born 16 Apr 1884.
Children of Hilda A Franz and William H Franz:
268 i. Evelyn Franz
ii. Robert Franz.
249. Walter 11
Franz (Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 17 Apr 1900, died 14 Nov 1961. He married Beriba
Glatz. Beriba Glatz was born 11 Jul 1900, died 2 Aug 1956.
Children of Walter Franz and Beriba Glatz:
269 i. Willard Franz
ii. Gloria Franz.
250. Roma M 11
Franz (Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Elmer Buelow. Elmer Buelow was
born 13 Dec 1903.
Children of Roma M Franz and Elmer Buelow:
i. Jerome Buelow.
251. Oscar 11
Franz (Edwin Heinrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 30 Apr 1898. He married Edna Wickesberg.
Edna Wickesberg was born 11 Nov 1903.
Children of Oscar Franz and Edna Wickesberg:
270 i. Harold Franz
ii. Leroy Franz.
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
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iii. Gertrude Franz. She married Leroy Kellner.
iv. Robert Franz.
252. Calvin W. 11
Franz (Edwin Heinrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 11 Dec 1900. Occupation: Minister, Bethel
UCC, Sheboygan, WI, 1944. He married Ruth Romeis. Ruth Romeis was born 17 Jul 1906, died 10 Jul
1949.
Children of Calvin W. Franz and Ruth Romeis:
i. Danna Franz.
ii. Barbara Franz.
253. Edna 11
Karstaedt (Emma Emile Caroline Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 22 Aug 1894. She married John
Brumels. John Brumels was born 10 Jul 1889, died 25 Jul 1947.
Children of Edna Karstaedt and John Brumels:
i. Jean Brumels.
ii. John Jr. Brumels.
254. Raymond 11
Arpke (Alma Lina Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 13 Mar 1903, in Herman Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Nov 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, buried 4 Dec 1941, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He married Rose
Eickberg.
Children of Raymond Arpke and Rose Eickberg:
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
i. James Herman Arpke.
ii. Ray Louis Arpke, born 28 Sep 1929, died 30 May 1951, in Korea.
Died as a prisionor of war.
iii. Barbara Jane Arpke. She married Henry George Knoener. He was the son of
George Calvin Knoener and Anna Marie Rudolph.
255. Harold Simon 11
Arpke (Alma Lina Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 13 Mar 1903, in Herman Township,
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 13 Aug 1964, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, buried 15 Aug 1964, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Occupation:
Administrator. He married Marie L. Meyer. Marie L. Meyer was born 17 Apr 1916, in Milwaukee,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, died 18 Sep 1984, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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Children of Harold Simon Arpke and Marie L. Meyer:
i. Harold Waldemore Arpke.
ii. Winefred Marie Arpke.
iii. Raymond D. Arpke.
256. Harold 11
Bodey (Louise Pauline Theresa Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Florence K. Humphrey.
Children of Harold Bodey and Florence K. Humphrey:
i. Wayne R. Bodey.
ii. Donald L. Bodey.
257. Luella M. 11
Bodey (Louise Pauline Theresa Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Andrew G.
Hearld.
Children of Luella M. Bodey and Andrew G. Hearld:
i. Alan G. Hearld.
ii. Barbara S. Hearld.
258. Ewald 11
Franz (Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Edna Kuhfuss.
Children of Ewald Franz and Edna Kuhfuss:
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
i. Marian Franz. She married LaVern Prynsen?.
271 ii. Esther Marie Franz, born 9 Jun 1931, died 18 Jun 1982.
iii. Jerome Franz.
iv. Caroline Franz.
259. Roland Richard 11
Franz (Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 25 Dec 1907, died 5 May 1986, in
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, buried 8 May 1986, in Herman Township, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, United States. 244
He married Gertrude Ida Reineking. She was the daughter of Alvin
August Reineking and Mathilda Arnhoelter. Gertrude Ida Reineking was born 23 Aug 1916, in Herman
Township, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, died 30 Aug 1986, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County, Wisconsin, buried 4 Sep 1986, in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. 244
159

Children of Roland Richard Franz and Gertrude Ida Reineking:
272 i. Ruth Marie Franz
260. Marsha 11
Franz (Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Melvin Witmer.
Children of Marsha Franz and Melvin Witmer:
i. David Witmer.
ii. Clarence Witmer.
iii. Margaret Witmer.
261. Elsie 11
Franz (Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Jul 1912, died 14 May 1940. She married Clarence
Witmer.
Children of Elsie Franz and Clarence Witmer:
i. Dorothy Witmer.
262. Marie 11
Franz (Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
,
Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Vernon Thieleke.
Children of Marie Franz and Vernon Thieleke:
i. James Thieleke.
ii. Rodney Thieleke.
263. Gerald E. 11
Franz (Emil Friedrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Dorothy Wallace.
Children of Gerald E. Franz and Dorothy Wallace:
i. Fritz G. Franz.
ii. Nicoles O. Franz.
iii. Michael C. Franz.
iv. Robert W. Franz.
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
264. Norbert 11
Franz (Emil Friedrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Ethel Helgerson.
160

Children of Norbert Franz and Ethel Helgerson:
i. Clark W. Franz.
ii. Sharon L. Franz.
iii. Marcy J. Franz.
265. Lorene A. 11
Franz (Emil Friedrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Welden W. Brinkmeir.
Children of Lorene A. Franz and Welden W. Brinkmeir:
i. Brian O. Brinkmeir.
ii. Larry A. Brinkmeir.
266. Clarence 11
Braeger (Bertha Lydia Franz 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Doris Herenymus.
Children of Clarence Braeger and Doris Herenymus:
i. Jeffery Braeger.
ii. Gerald Braeger.
267. Henry 12
Franz (Alvin T 11
, Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Shirley Mae Boeck.
Children of Henry Franz and Shirley Mae Boeck:
i. Peter Lee Franz.
ii. Tommy Franz.
iii. Nancy Franz.
268. Evelyn 12
Franz (Hilda A Franz 11
, Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married Elmer Vissers.
Children of Evelyn Franz and Elmer Vissers:
i. Linn Ann Vissers.
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
269. Willard 12
Franz (Walter 11
, Louis Ernest 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann
Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Doris Mae Glasow.
161

Children of Willard Franz and Doris Mae Glasow:
i. Willard William Franz.
270. Harold 12
Franz (Oscar 11
, Edwin Heinrich 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Clara Pauls.
Children of Harold Franz and Clara Pauls:
i. Jeffery Joe Franz.
271. Esther Marie 12
Franz (Ewald 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
,
Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
), born 9 Jun 1931, died 18 Jun 1982. She
married Henry George Knoener. He was the son of George Calvin Knoener and Anna Marie Rudolph.
Children of Esther Marie Franz and Henry George Knoener:
273 i. Nancy Erna Knoener
274 ii. Alan Arno Knoener
275 iii. Barbara Carol Knoener
272. Ruth Marie 12
Franz (Roland Richard 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
,
Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married George
Schoeneman.
Children of Ruth Marie Franz and George Schoeneman:
i. George Dewey Schoneman. He married Julie Lynn Stangel.
276 ii. Steven Douglas Schoneman
273. Nancy Erna 13
Knoener (Esther Marie Franz 12
, Ewald 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Ron Roy Traas. He was the son of LeRoy Traas and Doris Wieberdink.
Children of Nancy Erna Knoener and Ron Roy Traas:
274. Alan Arno 13
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
i. Eric Allen Traas. He married Nicole Lynn Veldboom. She was the daughter of
Richard Veldboom and Katherine Leonerond.
ii. Jeremy Jay Traas. He married Anne Garrison. She was the daughter of Michael
Garrison and Carolyn Langan.
iii. Kevin Mathew Traas.
Knoener (Esther Marie Franz 12
, Ewald 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
, Johann
162

Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). He married Sharon
Marie Wagner.
Children of Alan Arno Knoener and Sharon Marie Wagner:
i. Jason Alan Knoener.
ii. Joshua Dale Knoener.
iii. Joel John Knoener.
iv. Angela Marie Knoener.
275. Barbara Carol 13
Knoener (Esther Marie Franz 12
, Ewald 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb HEINRICH 9
,
Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
). She married
Carl Glenn TenPas.
Children of Barbara Carol Knoener and Carl Glenn TenPas:
i. Adam Mathew TenPas.
ii. Benjamin Henry TenPas.
iii. Calab Carl TenPas.
Heinrich Gottlieb Franz Decendants
276. Steven Douglas 13
Schoneman (Ruth Marie Franz 12
, Roland Richard 11
, Gustav Karl 10
, Gottlieb
HEINRICH 9
, Johann Simon 8
, Johannes 7
, Johann Michael 6
, Peter 5
, Peter 4
, Hans Junior 3
, Hans 2
, Adam 1
).
He married Janice Laspisa.
Children of Steven Douglas Schoneman and Janice Laspisa:
i. Hailey Josephine Schoneman.
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1. Birth date calculated using his age at death.
2. Karl Heinz Schlegel, #008, Genealogie Thuringen e.V.
3. Date of Birth calulated using 10 March as date of death.
4. Age at death was 74 years, 63 days.
5. 63 Years, 4 Months and 9 Days.
6. Church of Latter Day Saints; LDS File Film 450125 shows his birth date of 18 Nov 1711 with the
father as Peter Franz and the Mother as Eva Kerl. Place of Birth: Neundorf R. al. Thuringen.
7. 60 Years, 5 Months and 8 days. Died at 1:00 Hour.
8. 1st Daughter
9. 68 Years 7 Months
10. Karl Schlegel, Dragondorf, Germany. Weiser Um Pfarr-Archive, Neundorf 0-6551, Germany.
Listed as the 3rd Son.
11. 48 Years old.
12. 2nd Daughter Born at 9:00 Hour.
13. Source: Karl Schlegel, Dragonsdorf, Germany 43 Years, 8 days.
14. Karl Heinz Schlegel, #008, Genealogie Thuringen e.V; Information supplied by Karl Heinz
Schlegel Dragensdorf, Germany 17 Jun 1993.
15. Karl Schlegel, Germany. cira 5-6 uhr. 1st Son.
16. 1400 uhr. Karl Schlegel. 67 years 4 months and 7 days. 1 widow, 6 sons and 2 daughers
17. He is the 4th son. Died as a baby.
18. Born 1900 Hour. From Karl Schleegl Research.
19. Karl Heinz Schlegel, #008, Genealogie Thuringen e.V; Church, Posen, Germany.
20. Born at 10:00 Hour.
21. Cause of death was convulsions.
22. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 15, Page 20.
23. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 1, Page 204, Record 609.
24. Real Estate valued at $1,200. Personal estate valued at $475.
25. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 8, Page 29, Record 86.
26. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 8, Page 29, Record 87.
27. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 36, Page 506.
28. Information from Louis Franz, Haven, WI
29. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 8, Page 30, Record 88.
30. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 8, Page 30, Record 89.
31. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 8, Page 30, Record 90.
32. St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Haven, WI
33. St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Haven, WI, Vol 7, Page 12, Record 69.
34. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 5, Page 264, Record 3162.
35. St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Haven, WI, Vol 5, Page 162, Record 3029.
36. St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Haven, WI, Vol 5, Page 157, Record 3029.
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(NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record
Group 29. National Archives, Was)
39. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 1-02.
40. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 2, Page 132, Record 395.
41. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 1-01.
42. Clark County Register, Vol 1, Pg 407 01/0870.
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Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. 1880 U.S.
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45. Kippenhan Genealogy Report
46. Subject:Kippenhan, Mina (1863 - 1941) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan Email:hak_jr@hotmail.comt
Surnames:KIPPENHAN FRANZ WOlF WICKESBERG Message: Source: GREENWOOD
GLEANER 5/15/1941 OBITUARY OF MRS. JOHN KIPPENHAN Mrs. John (Mina) Kippenhan,
daughter of Carl and Louisa Franz, was born June 11, 1863 in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan
County, Wis. At the age of 20 years she came to Clark County with her parents. On March 23,
1887 she was united in marriage with John Kippenhan. To this union 13 children were born. Mr.
and Mrs. Kippenhan moved on a farm in the Town of Mead and lived there until 1924, when the
moved to Appleton, Wis. Mrs. Kippenhan was well known throughout the community and enjoyed
many friends and acquaintances. She was active in church and Ladies Aid work. She was ailing for
some time but her death came suddenly on Saturday evening, May 3, 1941. One daughter, Helen,
preceded her in death in 1931. Survivors are the widower, five daughters, Mrs. Lydia Wolf, Pueblo,
Colo. Hilda and Mrs. Emma Wickesberg, Appleton, Wis. Cilla, Neillsville, Wis. and Louise, Black
River Falls, Wis. seven sons, Theodore, Edwin, August, Arthur and Carl, Greenwood, Wis. John
and Roland, Appleton 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the
West Side Church, with Rev. Franzmeier officiating, assisted by the Rev. Guenther of Appleton.
The pallbearers were William and John Abel, William Awe, August Schwarze, Alfred Noah and
Wm. Toburen. A choir from the Indian School at Neillsville and the following ladies sang special
songs: Mrs. Edwin Steiger, Otto Reineking, Norbert Kuester, Arthur Schwarze, Albert Liebzeit and
Willard Stafford. Those attending the funeral from out of town were the following: John
Kippenhan, Roland Kippenhan, Mr. and Mrs. John Kippenhan, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wulf,
Pueblo, Colo., Arvilla and Calvin Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hintz, all of Milwaukee, George
Kippenhan, Appleton, Louis Kippenhan, Mrs. Thor Oleiner, Mrs. Viola Young Thunder, Joe Payer
and Barkley Payer, Black River Falls, Wis., Rev. Ben Stucki, Miss Gretchen Hauser, Mrs. Rose
Eberhardt, Mr. Mark Vornholt, Rev. Wilson Bixler, Miss Lena Burkart, Miss Mary artz, Herbert
Lone Tree, Emmanuel Falcon, Jennie May Thunder Cloud, Madeline White Eagle, Rosanna White
Eagle, Neillsville. Dr. E. O. Humke, Mis Esther and Ida Humke, Sturgeon Bay, and Philip Mattes,
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47. Age at time of death was 6 years, 2 months and 12 days.
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Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.Original data - Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1895
Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.Wisconsin. Wisconsin
State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reel);
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=wistatecen&h=1055937&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Birth
date: abt 1873Birth place: WisconsinResidence date: 1 Jun 1905Residence place: Warner, Clark,
Wisconsin.
49. Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910
(NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record
Group 29. National Archives, Was), Year: 1910; Census Place: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin; Roll:
T624_1704; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 407;
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Wisconsin.
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Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the
Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and
Records Administration, 1900. T623, 18), Year: 1900; Census Place: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin;
Roll: T623_1781; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 31;
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1900usfedcen&h=73534076&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Birth
date: Oct 1872Birth place: WisconsinMarriage date: 1898Marriage place: Residence date:
1900Residence place: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin.
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Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data -
Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls).
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date: abt 1873Birth place: WisconsinResidence date: 1920Residence place: Warner, Clark,
Wisconsin.
52. Clark County Register, Vol 23, Page 133.
53. , Marshfield News Hearld, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, , Louisa Abel Obituary;
August 1949.
54. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 43.
55. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Reel 252, Record 526, Sheboygan County.
56. Mrs. August Franz Obituary (1939)Mrs. Alvina (Noah) Franz was born on December 10, 1871 in
Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. At the age of two years she came with her
parents to live in Clark County. She became a member of the Immanuel Reformed Church by the
rite of confirmation on April 18, 1896.On January 8, 1891 she was united in marriage with August
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Franz. They settled on a farm in the town of Warner, which has since been her home. To this
union seven children were born. Her husband preceded her in death on February 1, 1932. Mrs.
Franz was a member of the Ladies Aid and for many terms supervised the cemetery work of the
Ladies Aid. She was a kind and loving mother and devoted to her home.Mrs. Franz lived a very
active life but her health began to fail about a year ago and her condition became worse after a
severe fall last spring. She entered St. Joseph's Hospital Tuesday, January 17. She was called to
her eternal reward Saturday evening, January 21, 1939 at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 11
days.She leaves to mourn her death five sons and two daughters; Calvin of Owen, Wis; Fred,
Adolph, Otto and Harold of Sidney, Mont; Alma (Mrs. Otto Fravert) and Leona (Mrs. Alvin
Albert) of Greenwood, Wis. She also leaves to mourn nine grandchildren and two brothers, August
Noah of Greenwood and Simon Noah of Loyal, WIs.During the funeral service at the church the
choir sang the songs, "Nac Der Heimath sueszer Stiller" and "Sweet Bye and Bye. The pallbearers
were Albert Miller, Otto Wehrman, Gustaf Abel, Ed Schwarze, Albert Schwartz, Ed Steiger. Those
who had charge of the flowers were Leroy and Orlin Fravert, Ms. Adolph Wendt, Mrs. Dave
Churkey, Miss Elise Able, Miss Bernice Schwarze.Friends and relatives from away who attended
the service were; Fred Franz, Adolph Franz, Otto Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Franz of Sidney,
Montana; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Noah and sons George and Rudolph of Loyal, Mrs. Carl Arnhoelter,
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Arnhoelter, Mrs. Jake Burchardt, Miss Lydia Knoener, of Plymouth, John
Kippenhan of Appleton; Miss Gilda Kippenhan, Mrs. Eberhardt of Neillsvillle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Burchardt of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laube, Mrs. Dave
Churkey of Owen; Mrs. Chas. Albert and sons, Arnold and Edward of Junction City, Wis.Funeral
Services were held Thursday afternoon, January 26th, 1939 from the West Side Reformed church
with Rev. P. H. Franzmier officiating. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
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59. August Franz - Head - 43 - Parents born in Germany - Farmer Alvina - Wife - 33 - Parents born in
Germany Fred - Son - 13 - Parents born in Wisconsin Calvin - Son - 11 Adolph - Son - 9 Alma -
Daughter - 6 Otto - Son - 2 Harold - Son - 1/12
60. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
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61. August K Franz - Head - 58 - Born in Wisconsin - Farmer Alvina - Wife - 48 - Born in Wisconsin
Fred A - Son - 28 - Born in Wisconsin - Laborer Calvin - son - 26 - Carpenter Adolph - Son - 24 -
Labour Alma - Daughter - 20 - Servant Otto A - Son - 16 - Carpenter Harold - Son - 14 Leona -
Daughter - 8
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63. A. K Franz - Head - 68 - Farming - Dairy Farm Alvina - Wife - 58 - Leona - Daughter - 18
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66. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 19-1.
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68. Clark County Register, Vol 38, Page 272.
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State: Montana;Issue Date: Before 1951.
74. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 365; Sibs: Calvin, Fredrich, Adolph, Alma, Otis. 2:30 Sunday,
Town of Warner.
75. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Reel 32, Record 763, Clark County.
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77. Subject:Franz, Harold (1905-1986) Posted by:Stan Email:Posted4U@Charter.net
Surnames:FRANZ NOAH FRANK ALBERTSMessage:----------------HAROLD FRANZ Funeral
services were held for Harold G. Franz, 81, of Sidney, Mont. at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 1987 at People's
Congregational Church with Pastor Charlotte Sickbert officiating. Harold Franz was born May 28,
1905 in Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., the son of August and Elvina (Noah) Franz. He grew up
and attended schools in Greenwood. He moved to Montana in 1922, where he had resided until his
death Dec. 31, 1986 at home in Three Buttes Community. Survivors include his wife, Harriet Franz
of Sidney, Mont. one son, Don Franz, Sidney, Mont. one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Edith) Frank of
Billings, Mont. one brother, Otto Franz of Mesa, Ariz. one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Alberts of
Greenwood, Wis. and four grandsons. Burial was in the Sidney Cemetery.SOURCE:
TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER 1/ /1987This is a Clark County, WI Internet Library
ProjectEvery submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
78. Clark County Register, Vol 6, Page 2768.
79. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
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E-Lot 37.
80. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 123; Witness: Adam and Sarah Richter.
81. Cause of death: Prostrate Cancer.
82. Subject:Kippenhan, Theodore J. (1888 - 1966) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan
Email:Posted4U@Charter.net Surnames:KIPPENHAN SAEWERT FRANZ AWE MEINHARDT
SIEGER DAVIS GRETHER WICKESBURG WULF Message: Obituary of Theodore J.
Kippenhan (Thursday, December 6th, 1966 edition of the Clark County Press) Theodore J.
Kippenhan, 78, lifelong resident of Greenwood, died November 30th at the Memorial Hospital in
Neillsville, where he was admitted following a stroke the day before. Mr. Kippenhan was born
January 4th, 1888 in the Town of Mead to John and Minnie (Franz) Kippenhan. He was married
June 23rd, 1915 to Martha Awe at the bride's parent s home in the Town of Green Grove by the
Rev. Otto Saewert, pastor of the Immanuel Reformed Church, now the United Church of Christ. He
received his education in the Town of Mead School. Before his education, he worked in logging
camps in the winter and farms in the southern part of the Wisconsin in the summer. After their
marriage they settled on a farm seven miles northwest of Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin,
where they farmed for 41 years until they retired from farming in 1956. They lived for five years
with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt of Greenwood. They moved to
Greenwood in 1961 and had since resided here. Mr. Kippenhan was a member of the Immanuel
United Church of Christ. He was a deacon of this church for six years. He was also chairman,
treasurer, and assessor for the Town of Mead for a number of years. Surviving are his wife three
daughters, Mrs. Emory (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan
falls, and Mrs. Price (Rosa) Davis of Milwaukee three sons, Alvin and Paul of Greenwood, and
Herbert of Wausau 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren four brothers, August, John,
Arthur, and Roland, all of Appleton five sisters, Miss Hilda and Miss Louise Kippenhan, both of
Appleton, Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesburg of Appleton, Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf of Pueblo,
Colo., and Miss Cilla Kippenhan of Neillsville. Funeral services were held Saturday from
Immanuel United Church in Greenwood. Officiating were the Rev. Jacob Grether of Neillsville and
the Rev. David Logue, new pastor of the Immanuel and Zion Lutheran churches of Greenwood.
Burial was made in the West Side cemetery.SOURCE: Clark County Press 12/6/1966
83. Kippenhan Rites January ??, 1960 edition of the Marshfield News HeraldGreenwood - Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon in Immanuel United Church of Christ for Edwin Kippenhan,
67, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, Clark County, who died this morning, Jan 28, 1960, in St.
Joseph's hospital at Marshfield, where he had been a patient 11 days. He suffered a stroke several
months ago and previously had been a patient in Luther Hospital at Eau Claire and the Havenet
Nursing Home in Owen. The Rev. Orville Egbert will officate. Burial will be in the West Side
Cemetery.The body will lie in state at the Hill Funeral Home from Sunday afternoon until 11 a.m.
Monday when it will be taken to the church.Mr. Kippenhan was born in the town of Mead, Aug.
27, 1892, and was educated in the township school. His marriage to Lena Reinhardt took place in
Greenwood, May 14, 1915. Since their marriage they have lived on a farm 7 miles northwest of
Greenwood.He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, and had served as chairman
of the town of Mead and was treasurer for several years of the Mead School District. He is
survived by his wife, three sons, Donald Kippenhan, at home, George Kippenhan, Greenwood and
Calvin Kippenhan, Appleton, a daughter, Mrs. Melinda Hintz.Edwin Kippenhan Obituary
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(1960)Edwin Kippenhan, son of the late John Kippenhan and Minnie Franz Kippenhan was born
Agust 27, 1892 in the Town of Mead (7 miles northwest of Greenwood.) Here he grew to manhood
and attended school.On May 29, 1915 he was united in marriage to Lena Reinhardt. They resided
in the Town of Mead.Mr. Kippenhan, who has been ill and a patient at the Havenet Nursing Home
at Owen and St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, passed away at the hospital on Thursday, January
18, 1960. The body was brought to the Hill Funeral Home where it lay in state from Sunday noon
until 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 1st, when it was taken to the West Side United Church of
Christ. funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday. Rev. Orval Egbert, pastor, officated.
Burial was made in the sest Side cemetery.The pallbearers were Emil Noah, Norbert Kuester, Alvin
Brick, Norman Liebzeit, George Kuester and Irvin Toburen.Mr. Kippenhan is survived by his wive
Lena, a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Melinda) Heintz, Milwaukee; three sons, Donald at home; George,
Greenwood and Calvin, Appleton; seven grandchildren; five brothers, Theodore, Owen, Agust,
Arthur, John and Roland Kippenhan, all of Appleton; and five sisters, Miss hilda Kippenhan and
Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Vickiesberg, both of Appleton; Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf, Pueblo, Colo; and
Misses Cilla and Louise Kippenhan, both of Neillsville. He is preseced in death by a daughter,
Gladys, a brother, Carl and a sister, Helen.Kippenhan ServiceFuneral Services for Edwin
Kippenhan, 67, lifelong resident of Greenwood, were held Monday afternoon from the Immanuel
United Church. The Rev. Orval Egbert officiated. Burial was made in the West Side
cemetery.Pallbearers were; Emil Noah, Norbert Kuester, Alvin Brick, Norman Liebzeit, Erwin
Toburen and Alvin Albert.Mrs. Norman Liebzeit, Mrs. Clara Liebzeit, Mrs. Orval Egbert, Mrs.
Olga Reineking, Mrs. Calvin Franz, Mrs. George Humke, Mrs. Delmar Toburen, Paul Humke,
Calvin Franz and Walter Schwarze, accompanied by Mrs. Walter Schwarze, sang "Jesus is Calling"
and "He Hideth My Soul"People who attended from away included; August, Jack and Roland
Kippenhan, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kipenhan, Miss Hilda Kippenhan and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Kippenhan, all of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Heintz and family and Miss Evelyn Kippenhan of
Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kippenhan of Eau Claire; Herbert Kippenhan of Wausau; the
Misses Cilla and Louise Kippenhan and the Rev. Ben Stucki of Neillsville; Mr. and Mrs. George
Kippenhan and family of Christie; Mr. and Mrs. William Burkhardt of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Kippenhan, Elmer Meinhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laube, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Churkey, all of Owen. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Radtke and daughter of
Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kippenhan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kipenhan, Mr. and mrs.
Ewald Schwrze, Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Schwarze, Oscar and Edwin Franz, mr. and Mrs. Leondo
Franz, Mrs. Mike Bolf, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wessel, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elmer, Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Fravert and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gray ofLoyal and friends from Neillsville and this
vicinity.Subject:Kippenhan, Edwin (1892 - 1960) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan
Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com Surnames:KIPPENHAN REINHARDT Message: -KIPPENHAN
RITES Greenwood - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Immanuel United Church of
Christ for Edwin Kippenhan, 67, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, Clark County, who died this
morning, Jan. 28, 1960, in St. Joseph's hospital at Marshfield, where he had been a patient 11 days.
He suffered a stroke several months ago and previously had been a patient in Luther Hospital at
Eau Claire and the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen. The Rev. Orville Egbert will officiate. Burial
will be in the West Side cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Hill Funeral Home from Sunday
afternoon until 11 a.m. Monday when it will be taken to the church. Mr. Kippenhan was born in the
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town of Mead, Aug. 27, 1892, and was educated in the township school. His marriage to Lena
Reinhardt took place in Greenwood, May 14, 1915. Since their marriage they have lived on a farm
7 miles northwest of Greenwood. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, and had
served as chairman of the town of Mead and was treasurer for several years of the Mead School
District. He is survived by his wife three sons, Donald Kippenhan, at home George Kippenhan,
Greenwood and Calvin Kippenhan, Appleton a daughter, Mrs. (Melinda).... (my copy does not
include the rest)
84. Obituary for Mrs. D. V. Collins Source: Greenwood Gleaner, 12/17/1931Mrs. Helen (Kippenhan)
Collins, daughter of John and Minnie Kippenhan, was born March 17, 1894. Her early life was
spent on a farm near Greenwood, Clark County. She received her education in the school of
District No. 1 in the Town of Mead and in the religious school conducted by the West Side
Reformed congregation. She was received into membership of the West Side Reformed Church by
the riet of confirmation, April 17, 1908.In the year of 1915 she went to Chicago, where she was
engaged in the millinery buisness. On Dec 27, 1921 she was united in marriage with Daniel
Valentine Collins. They have since made their home in Philadelphia, Pa.Mrs. Collins transferred
her church membership to a Prespyterian Church there and besides her interest in their work she
also kept up her interest in the Reformed Church. Mrs. Collins has been ill for some time but her
death came suddenly on Monday, Dec 7, 1931.Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death
her parents, seven brothers, John and Roland of Appleton; Theodore, Edwin, August, Arthur and
Carl of Greenwood; and five sisters, Hilda, Louise and Lydia of Appleton; Cilla of Neillsville and
Emma of Milwaukee, besides a number of other relatives and friends.Mrs. Collins had reached the
age of 37 years, 8 months and 20 days.Funeral services were conducted at the Immanuel Reformed
Church on the West Side, Saturday afternoon, Rev. P. H. Franzmeier officiating. Rev. Benkj. Stuki
preached the English sermon and Rev. E. Franz a German Serman. Interment was made in the
West Side Cemetery.
85. ObituaryAugust A. Kippenhan, 1315 S. Mason St.Age 86, died late Tuesday afternoon at a local
nursing home. He was born June 18, 1895 in Greenwood, WI. He had farmed in the Greenwood
area until moving to Appleton. Mr. Kippenhan was a veteran of World War I, serving in the united
States Army. Survivors include three sisters; Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesberg and Miss Cilla
Kippenhan, both of Appleton; and Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf, Pueblo, Colorado; three brothers;
Roland, John and Arthur, all of Appleton. The complete funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the
Valley Funeral Home, with Doctor John Edward Felible officiating. Interment will be in Highland
Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from
8:30 am.m Friday until the hour of the service. Memorials may be given to either the American
Cancer Society or the First Congregational Church, AppletonObituary #2 Tribune Record Gleaner,
Thursday, December 9, 1981Funeral services were held Dec 4 at 11:30 at Valley Funeral Home in
Appleton for August Kippenhan, who passed away Dec. 1, 1981 at Menasha.Mr. Kippenhan was
born June 18, 1895 to John and Minna (Franz) Kippenhan in the town of Mead, Clark County. He
farmed on the home farm many years. He later moved to Appleton, where he was employed at P.
G. Miron Construction. He never married.He is survived by several brothers and sisters, John,
arthur, Roland, Miss Cilla Kippenhan, Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesburg, all of Appleton, and Mrs.
E.mer (Lydia) Wulf of Pueblo, Colo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephes.
86. , no., Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration; Last
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Residence, Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
87. ObituaryCillia M. KippenhanFormerly of 1315 South Mason Street, Age 98, died Friday evening,
February 16, 1996. She was born on April 7, 1897 on a farm near Greenwood Wisconsin. She was
a graduate of Neillsville High School and later graduated from the State University of Stevens
Point. She taught in the public shools of the Sate of Wisconsin and Washington for six years.
Then she became a teacher and principal at the Indian Mission School at Neillsville and served
there until it closed. She was there when Sunburst was formed on the Indian School Campus.
Sunburst is for boys and girls that need help. After 46 years on campus, she retired to Appleton at
age 71. She became a member of the First Congregational Church (UCC) and the churches Senior
Fellowship. She was also a member of St. John (UCC) Senior Fellowship and their Missionary
Circle; the Federal and Local Chapter of AARP; the Appleton Medical Center Auxiliary and also a
member of Ageurse. She was a member of the Catholic organization Christ Child Society and thus
became interested in handicapped children. She voluntarily tought the handicapped in the Appleton
area for 20 years. Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law; John and Mildred Kippenhan
and Elsie Kippenhan, all of Appleton. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives
and dear friends. Complete funeral services will be Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 11:00 A.M.
at the Valley Funeral Home with Rev. John McFadden Officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 A.M. until the time of services on
Wednesday. A memorial fund has been established for the Sunburst Foundation.
88. Obituary - Mrs. Herbert A. Wickesberg715 E. Circle StreetAge 87, beloved mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother, went to be with her Loard at 5:05 ;.m. Tuesday, October 29, 1987 at
Appleton Medical Center, following a heart attack. She was born May 3, 1900 in Greenwood,
Clark County, Wisconsin. She attended school near Greenwood, and later moved to Appleton,
where she worked and also graduated from Lawrence Conservatory of Music. She taought music
and played piano for various community occasions. After her marriage to Herbert A. Wickesberg,
she resided on a farm in the Town of Greenville for many years, later moving to an acreage on
Mayfield Road, and then to the Circle Street address in Appleton.She was an active member of
E.U.B. Church, later of the Appleton Alliance Church. She was also a very active member of the
South Greenville Grange, Jolly Workers Homemakers Club, and 4-H leader. Survivors include a
daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Charles Sommers, Des Moines, Iowa; two sisters; Mrs. Lydia
Wulf, Pueblo, Colorado; Cillia Kippenhan, Appleton; three brothers; John, Arthor and Roland, all
of Appleton; also survived by three grandchildren; Deb and her husband Bruce Berindts,
Minneapolis; Brad and his wife Sherri Sommers, Des Monies, Iowa; Kathy Sommers, Clingon,
Iowa; a great-grandchild Mallory Sommers, Des Moines, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert, 1984, three sisters and four brothers.The
complete funeral will be Monday, November 2, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. at the Appleton Alliance
church, corner of Durkee Street and Capital Drive, with Dr. Stephen Grunlan officiating. Interment
will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, 2211 North
Richmond Street, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time
of the service. A memorial fund is being extablished.
89. Subject:Kippenhan, Arthur (1904 - 1989) Posted by:Kipp Kippenhan Email:hak_jr@hotmail.com
Surnames:KIPPENHAN STAMMER SOLLECITO VANASTEN WULF WOLF Message: Source:
GREENWOOD LIBRARY SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER
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8/9/1989 ARTHUR O. KIPPENHAN Arthur Kippenhan, 85, Appleton, died Thursday, July 27,
1989. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. James Methodist Church, Appleton, with Rev.
Paul Armstrong officiating. Arthur Kippenhan was born on Jan. 7, 1904, in Greenwood, Clark
County. He was a member of St. James Methodist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. For
the past 36 years he has been a resident of the Appleton area. Survivors include his wife, Lucille
(Stammer) Kippenhan, two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Joanne) Sollecito, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.
Mrs. Virgil (Janet) Van Asten, Appleton three sons, B. William, Raleigh, N.C. Cecil, Chippewa
Falls and Kenneth, Preciosa, Germany two brothers, John and Roland, Appleton two sisters, Cilla
Kippenhan, Appleton and Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf, Pueblo, Col. 15 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
90. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 10-1.
91. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Volume 4, Page 101, Record 103, Clark County Pre 1907
births .
92. Listed as Karl George on Record 228, German Reformed Church, now UCC.
93. ObituaryMarshfield News Hearld 10/?/1946Greenwood Funeral services for Carl Kippenhan, 40,
who died Friday, Oct. 11, 1946, at 9 a.m. At Mendota Hospital, where he had been taken two days
earlier, were held at the Schiller Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and at West Side
Reformed Church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J. C. Klingeberger officiated and internment was made in
the church cemetery.During the service the junior choir, accompanied by Mrs. J. C. Klingeberger,
sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Ivory Palaces. Pallbearers were Arnold Decker, Lester Frank,
Joseph Boe, Gilbert Abel, and Adolph Abel, Greenwood, and Arthur Kuester, Thorp.Flowers were
carried by four nieces, Mrs. Ralph Hintz, Milwaukee, Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt, Owen, Miss Rosa
Kippenhan, Milwaukee and Mrs. Max Sievert.Carl Kippenhan, son of John and Minna (Franz)
Kippenhan, was born in the town of Mead, Clark County, northwest of Greenwood, May 13, 1906,
and was baptized and confirmed as a member of Immanuel (West Side) Evangelical and Reformed
Church, Greenwood.Mr. Kippenhan, whose death was caused by bronchial pneumonia and a heart
ailment, had operated the Moberg farm, east of Greenwood, until recently.He is survived by his
aged father, John Kppenhan, Appleton, and the following brothers and sisters: Hilda Kippenhan,
Appleton, Louise Kippenhan, Black River Falls, Cilla Kippenhan, Neillsville, Mrs. Elmer (Lydia)
Wulf, Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesberg, Appleton, John Kippenhan Jr., Appleton,
Arthur Kippenahn, Loyal, Roland Kippenhan, Appleton and Theodore, August, and Edwin
Kippenhan, Greenwood.Those from away who attended the funeral were his father, John Kippenah,
Appleton, Miss Louise Kippenhan, Black River Falls, Miss Hilda Kippenhan, Appleton (added by
Jean Sommers - Herb & Emma Wickesberg)Note by Jean Sommers: He was delirious, high temp.
Found crying on his mothers tombstone at cemetery.
94. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 04-1.
95. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 410, Record 100; (Listed as married to William C. Franz).
96. William Franz - Head - 30 - Born in Wisconsin - Farmer Anna - Wife - 29 - Born in Wisconsin
Carl - Son - 6/12 - born in Wisconsin
97. Census Sheet 504, Warner Township, Clark County, Wisconsin.
98. Church of Latter Day Saints; Karl Franz. DOB: 7 Nov 1899. DOD: Jul 1987. SSN:
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396-22-7475. Residence: Bakerville.
99. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 44.
100. Clark County Register, Vol 5, Page 34.
101. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Vol 31, Page 2501.
102. Clark County Register, Vol 40, Page 367.
103. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 270; Sibs: Carl, Lydia, Albert, Clara 10:15 PM, Thursday,
Town of Warner.
104. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 378; Sibs: Carl, William, Lydia, Albert H. Clara, Bertha.
105. Clark County Register, Vol 44, Page 311; Riverside Cemetary, Withee, Wisc.
106. Clark County Register, Vol 4, Page 101, Record 107; 6:30 AM (Sat) Sibs: Karl, Lydia, Albert,
Clara, Bertha, William.
107. Birth Record, for Clark County Register of Deeds, Reel 32, Record 1612 at State Historical
Library.
108. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 04-3.
109. Clark County Register, Vol 5, Page 781.
110. Clark County Register, Vol 7, Page 3289.
111. Ancestry.com., Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.Original data - Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1895
Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.Wisconsin. Wisconsin
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Birth date: 19 SepBirth place: Marriage date: 27 Jun 1918Marriage place: Marion, Indiana.
115. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data -
Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls).
Records of the Bureau of the Census, Reco), Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison Ward 2, Dane,
Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: ;
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Birth date: abt 1874Birth place: WisconsinResidence date: 1920Residence place: Madison Ward
2, Dane, Wisconsin.
116. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 41.
117. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 371, Record 41.
118. Source #241
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Group 29. National Archives, Was), Year: 1910; Census Place: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin; Roll:
T624_1704; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 407;
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Wisconsin.
123. Ancestry.com., Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.Original data - Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1895
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State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reel);
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Wisconsin.
124. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
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Wisconsin.
125. Birth Date is also listed as 4 Nov 1879. But baptism is listed as May 1879.
126. Clark County Register, Vol 25, Page 78.
127. Henry Franz - Head - 27 - Born in Wisconsin - Farmer Augusta - Wife - 21 - Born in Wisconsin
128. Henry - Head - 32 - Parents born in Germany - Farmer Augusta - Wife - 26 - Parents born in
Germany Martha - Daughter - 2 - Parents born in Wisconsin Minnie - Daughter - 2
129. Henry - Head - 47 - Born in Wisconsin - Farmer Augusta M - Wife - 41 - Born in Wisconsin
Minnie - Daughter - 16 Martha L - Daughter - 16 Theodore H. - Son - 14 Emil - Son - 11 Oscar A.
- Son - 10 Selma A - Daughter - 7 Arvilla E - Daughter - 6 Edwin - Son - 4 7/12 Leondo F - son - 2
10/12 Meta L - Daughter - 6/12
130. Henry Franz - Head - 57 - Farmer - Dairy Farming Augusta - Wife - 51 Edwin - Son - 14 - Labour
- Dairy Farm Leondo - Son - 13 Meta - Daughter - 10 Arvilla - Daughter - 16 - Seamstress Oscar -
Son - 20 - Labour - Cheesefactory Edwin Decker - Brother In Law - Labour - Dairy Farm
131. Clark County Register, Vol 3, Page 200; 1:30 AM, Monday. Twin is Minnie.
132. Clark County Register, Vol 3 ,Page 200; Twin, Sister is Martha.
133. Clark County Register, Vol 3 Pg 364; Sibs: Martha, Minnie, Louise 7:30 AM, Town of Warner.
134. Clark County Register, Vol 5 Page 193.
135. "," Jpeg, Ancestry.com (: accessed ); citing , Viewed; 30 September 2009; Emil
August Franz Military Records.
136. Service CM 3, USNR DOB 22 Jan 1907 DOD 2 Nov 1965 Cemetery: Custer Battlefield National
Moument, Section 23 2 miles south of Crow Agency, Exit off US 90. Crow Agency, Mt 59022
137. Haltenhoff, William - Head 68 Martha Marie - Daughter 38 Henry - Son 28 Jane - Daughter 26
Franz, Theodore - Servant 24 Franz, Emil - Servant 22
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138. Clark County Register, Vol 5, Page 950.
139. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 3-07.
140. Clark County Register, Vol 5, Page 694.
141. Clark County Register, Vol 6 ,Pg 2905.
142. Clark County Register, Vol 8 ,Page 78; Baptism Certificate says 5 Sep 1913.
143. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data -
Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls).
Records of the Bureau of the Census, Reco), Year: 1920; Census Place: Warner, Clark, Wisconsin;
Roll: T625_1979; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 662;
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1920usfedcen&h=53405821&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
Birth date: abt 1914Birth place: WisconsinResidence date: 1920Residence place: Warner, Clark,
Wisconsin.
144. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations Inc, 2010.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index,
Master File. Social Security Administration.Original data: Social Security Administration. Social
Security D), Number: 399-46-5002; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: 1964;
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=ssdi&h=28690110&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Birth date: 6
Sep 1913Birth place: Death date: Jul 1991Death place: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United
States of America.
145. Ancestry.com, Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.Original data - Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Wisconsin
Death Index, 1959-67, 1969-97. Madison, Wisconsin, USA: Wisconsin Department of
Health.Original data: Wisconsin Vital Records O);
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=wideathindex&h=40604&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Death
date: 27 Jul 1991Death place: Wisconsin, Clark.
146. Clark County Register, Vol 12 Pg 387.
147. Clark County Register, Vol 15 ,Pg 414.
148. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 11-3.
149. , Clark County Press, Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin, , Obituary of Louisa Abel; 18
August 1949.
150. Clark County Register, Volume 3, Page 357.
151. , Marshfield News Hearld, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, , Obituary of Frank
Abel; June 1953.
152. Obituary Date Posted:11-30-2001 Subject:Abel, Frank Henry (1874 - 1953) Posted by:Stan
Email:Posted4U@Charter.net Surnames:ABEL FRANZ ELMER WENDT LAUBESource:
Greenwood Library Scrapbook Collection from MARSHFIELD NEW HERALD 06 / /1953Abel,
Frank Henry (1874 - 1953)GREENWOOD, CLARK COUNTY--Frank Henry Abel, a resident of
this area many year, died Monday, June 29, 1953, at 10 p.m. , at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Carl Laube, Colby. He had been in poor health since December, when he underwent
surgery.Services have been set tentatively for 2 p.m. Friday in west Side Evangelical and
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Reformed Church. The Rev. Charles Koch will officiate and burial will be made in West Side
Cemetery. The body will repose at the Schiller funeral Home from Wednesday until Friday
morning.Mr. Abel, a native of West Bend, was born Jan. 1, 1874. He came to Greenwood with his
parents as a child.Married Sept. 29, 1897, to Louisa Franz, Town of Warner, the couple celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary in 1947. She died Aug. 11, 1949.Following her death, Mr. Abel
moved from his farm 5 miles southwest of here to the home of his daughter in Colby.Mrs. Laube is
one of three daughters and two sons surviving him. The others are Mrs. Walter (Ella) Elmer,
Milwaukee Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, Owen and Otto and Adolph, both of Greenwood. Two
sons died in infancy.Other survivors include three brothers, John, William, and Gustave, all of
Greenwood, 19 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded him in
death.
153. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 2-16.
154. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Reel 31, Record 2369.
155. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Reel 32, Record 264.
156. Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Reel 32, Record 1200.
157. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 13-1.
158. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 27-3.
159. Clark County Register, Vol 15, Page 197.
160. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 10-3.
161. Theodore - Head - 42 Martha - Wife - 36 Alvin - Son - 13 Herbert - Son -12 Norma - Daughter -
10 Esther - Daughter - 7 Paul - Son - 4 11/12 Rose - Daughter - 1 7/12 Carl - Brother - 28
162. Kippenhan Genealogy Report; Email, June 6, 2003.
163. Born on The Theodore Kippenhan farm home in Mead Township, Clark Co., Wisconsin.
164. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 10-4.
165. Obituary of Paul KippenhanTribune-Record-Gleaner - Wednesday, June 14, 1978Funeral services
will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15 at Immanuel United Church of Christ,
Greenwood for Paul Kippenhan, 53, of Route 2, Greenwood.Mr. Kippenhan ....a.m., Monday, June
12 at his home.Reverend Larry Davis will officate at the services and interment will be in the
Westide Cemetery.The body will lie in state at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, after 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 14, and at the church after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15.Paul Kippenhan was
born to Theo and Martha Kippenhan on May 3, 1925 in the Town of Mead and received his
education at the Kippenhan school.He was a Korean veteran, serving in the Army from February
27, 1951 until February 4, 1953.On August 14, 1954 he was married to Julia Scheel in Neillsville.
They farmed in the Twon of Mead until the fall of 1965 when they purchased the tavern known as
Kippenhan's Tavern and operated it until his death.Survivors include his wife Julia; two brothers,
Alvin of Greenwood, and Herbert of Wausau; and three sisters, Mrs. Emery (Norma) Sieger of
Kenosha, Mr.s Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Price (Rosa) Davis of
Milwaukee.Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood is in charge of the arrangements.
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166. Obituary - Julia Schmidtke Thursday, March ?, 2001 edition of the Tribune-Record-GleanerJulia
L. Schmidtke, 82, Rural Greenwood, Clark County, died on Saturday, March 10, 2001, at
Memorial Medical Center, Neillsville, where she had been a patient since March 4. A memorial
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday March 26, at the Greenwood Legion Hall. The Rev.
Mike Kennedy, Immanuel United Church of Christ, will officate. Interment will be in the
Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenwood, at a later date.Julia Scheel was born on
Aug. 30, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheel, in Granton. She was educated at the Romadka
School, Town of York. She married Paul Kippenhan on Aug. 24, 1954, at Greenwood. He died in
1978. She later married Alton Schmidtke on April 22, 1987, at Greenwood.Survivors include her
husband, Alton Schmidtke, Greenwood and several nieces and nephews.she was preceded in death
by her parents, her first husband, Paul Kippenhan, two sisters, Marie and Edna and two brothers,
Ray and Donald.
167. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 09-1.
168. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 09-3.
169. Source #150
170. Record #68, German Reformed Church (UCC), Greenwood, WI
171. Obituary of Lena Reinhardt Kippenhan Tribune-Record-Gleaner, Wednesday, March 3,
1976Funeral services were held at United Church of Christ, Greenwood for Mrs. Lena Kippenhan
on February 27. Mrs. Kippenhan has been a resident of the Neillsville Memorial Home for the
past three years. She died at 1:30 ;.m., March 27, at Neillsville Hospital.Services were conducted
by Reverend Larry Davis with burial in the West Side Cemetery. Rinka Funeral Home handled the
arrangements.Pallbearers were Orlin Schwarze, Norman Liebzeit, Arvin Liebzeit, Ervin Toburen,
Harvey Meinhardt and Leroy Fravert.Organist was Margaret Schwarze and singers were Susan
Richmond, Kathy and Ruth Fravert and Luann and Amy Horn.Mrs. Kippenhan received her
education at the Decker School. The couple farmed seven miles northwest of Greenwood until his
death. She continued to live on the farm another four years, after which she lived with her children
until entering the home at Neillsville.She was a lifetime member of the Immanuel United Church
of Christ and a member of its Women's Guild.Survivors include three sons, Donald, at Memorial
Home in Neillsville, Calvin at Appleton and George Sr. at Greenwood; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph
(Malinda) Hintz, Milwaukee; nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.She was preceded in
death by a daughter Gladys, three brothers and a sister.
172. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
173. Obituary - Donald Kippenhan Thursday, October 17, 1976 Edition of the
Tribune-Record-GleanerDonald Kippenhan, 60, a resident of Memorial Home, Neillsville, for two
years, passed away an Saturday, Oct 23, 1976, at 8 a.m., at the Neillsville Memorial Home.Funeral
Services for Donald Kippenhan were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 26, at Immanuel United Church
of Christ. Officiating at the ceremoney was Rev. Larry Davis. Mrs. Alvin Albert was the organist,
and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery.Donald Kippenhan was born on Oct. 14, 1916, in
the Town of Mead to Edwin and Lena Reinhart. He received his education in the Town of Mead
and was never married. He worked for Plautz Brothers for about five years, he was a driver of a
grader for the county for a number of years, and spent his last five years doing farm work.He is
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survived by one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Malinda) Hintz, Milwaukee, and two brothers, George,
Greenwood, and Calvin, Appleton.Pallbearers were Jake Barr, Ervin Toburen, Norman Liebzeit,
Arvin Liebzeit, Ervin Geisler and Larry Hintz.He was preceded in death by one sister and his
parents.Rinka Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
174. Obituary - Elsie F. Kippenhan Tuesday, January 20, 1998 edition of the Appleton Post
CrescentElsie F. Kippenhan (nee Brock)Age 96, passed away Monday, January 19, 1998 at her
home. Elsie was born on November 7, 1901, in Appleton, the daughter of George and Frieda
(Schmidt) Brock. On September 22, 1939 she married the late Roland Kippenhan in Appleton.
Elsie was a very active lifelong member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.She is
survived by two sons; Roland, Jr. (Nancy), Woodbury, Minnesota; and Gregory (Marilyn),
Neenah; four grandchildren, Roland III (Nan), Timothy (Andrea), Mathew, and Deborah (John)
Rapp; three great-grandchildren, Roland IV, Lauren, and Megan; a brother Herb (Leone) Brock,
Appleton, Elsie is further survived by many nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.She was
preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Elmer and Ed.
175. Clark County Register, Vol 30, Page 314; DOB: Jun 18, 1895 Informant: Karl Franz.
176. Clark County Register, Vol 48, Page 11.
177. Clark County Register, Vol 11, Page 337.
178. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 25.
179. Clark County Register, Vol 11, Page 480.
180. Clark County Register, Vol 11, Page 286.
181. Married in the home of William F. Miller
182. Clark County Register, Vol 13, Page 161.
183. Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church; Baptizim Certificate.
184. Source #57
185. Buried in Block 19, Lot 3, Forest Hill Cemetary, NW of Greenwood, WI
186. Ancestry.com, Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.Original data - Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Wisconsin
Death Index, 1959-67, 1969-97. Madison, Wisconsin, USA: Wisconsin Department of
Health.Original data: Wisconsin Vital Records O);
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=wideathindex&h=929119&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Birth
date: abt 1912Birth place: Death date: 2 Oct 1967Death place: Wisconsin.
187. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the
Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and
Records Administration, 1930. T626,), Year: 1930; Census Place: Mead, Clark, Wisconsin; Roll:
2564; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 190.0;
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1930usfedcen&h=59870939&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
Birth date: abt 1912Birth place: Residence date: 1930Residence place: Mead, Clark, Wisconsin.
188. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data -
Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls).
Records of the Bureau of the Census, Reco), Year: 1920; Census Place: Mead, Clark, Wisconsin;
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Roll: T625_1979; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 681;
http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1920usfedcen&h=53406757&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
Birth date: abt 1912Birth place: WisconsinResidence date: 1920Residence place: Mead, Clark,
Wisconsin.
189. Clark County Register, Vol 35, Page 160.
190. Source #285
191. Living with Albert.
192. Marshfield Newshearld. Sat, Jun 25, 2005 Harold Horn GREENWOOD - Harold L. Horn,
88, of Greenwood, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, of complications following a stroke at the
Colonial Center in Colby. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday June 27, 2005, at
Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood.Visitations will be from noon until service time
Monday at the church.Harold was born on Oct. 4, 1916, to Otto and Ida (Ebert) Horn in the town
of Warner. He ran the family farm until his marriage to Esther Tesmer on July 20, 1941. He was
predeceased by his wife. They then moved and farmed in Greenwood. In 1960 they moved into
Greenwood and operated the root beer stand and later on the north side of town built and operated
the Edgetown Drive-In until 1975. He was also employed by Grassland Dairy where he worked for
more than 20 years. He married Arvilla Wessel in 1970. They operated Horn's lunch wagon. She
died in 991.He is survived by a daughter, Eunice Schubert, Oconomowoc; son, James (Dolores)
Horn, Greenwood; stepson, Allan (Ellen) Wessel, Madison; brother, Glenn (Jeanette) Horn, Thorp;
three granddaughters, stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
193. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 20-2.
194. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 24-2.
195. Immanuel Reformed church, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
196. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
E-Lot 3-10.
197. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 24-4.
198. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 28-3.
199. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 17-3.
200. Baptismal record has name as Elvira Verona.
201. Obituary - Elvera HumkeElvera V. Humke, 69, Greenwood, Clark County, died Friday, Feb 10,
1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
Feb 14, 1995, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood.Elvera V. Reineking was born on
Jan. 29, 1926, in Greenwood, to Otto and Olga (Nee Meinholdt) Reineking. She attended
Greenwood High School and graduated from college in Stevens Point with a two year deagree in
teaching. She taought in rural schools from 1947-1952. On June 4, 1949, she was married Orlin
August Fravert.They had three children. In 1953, she received her three year teaching degree and
in 1956 her four year Bachelor of Education Degree from Stevens Point College. The couple
farmed in the town of Warner until Orlin's death. Following his death, Elvera resumed her
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education and in 1969 she received her masters degree in education. She was the audiovisual
director for Greenwood schools and later returned to the classroom and tought first grade. She had
taought for a total of 38 years. On Dec. 16, 1972, she married Elmer Humke in Greenwood. Since
her retirement in 1988, she has remained actively involved in school activities. She had served on
SEC steering committee for five years, School Evaluation Consortium and the SEC Library
Subcommittee. She volunteered for Companion Reading and book sales, and was an active
substitute teacher for both the elementary and high school. She was a lifelong member of
Immanuel United Church of Christ. She sang in the choir for 48 years, was church historian,
served as general chairwoman for the church centennial in 1974, and was a member of the Adult
Fellowship. She served on the Greenwood Centennial Steering Committee and was also publicity
chairwoman of the Alumni Scholarship Fund. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross blood drives
and was also a member of a cancer support group. She received the 1994 Outstanding Alumni
Award from her graduating class of 1994.Survivors include her husband, Elmer Humke,
Greenwood, three children, Margaret (Juan) Geracaris, Greenwood, Mark (Deborah) Fravert,
Schofield and Marilyn (Robert) Zettler, Onalaska, five grandchildren, one brother, Norman
Reineking, Colby, one sister, Dotty (Dale0 Vollrath, Green Bay and cousins, nieces and
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Orlin. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests memorials be used to establish a scholarship fund.
202. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 10-2.
203. Born in the George Hintz farm home.
204. Death was result of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
205. Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI; Westside Cemetary, Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
W-Lot 24-3.
206. December 22, 2009 Marshfield News HearldHarris E. NielsenGRANTON -- Harris E. Nielsen, 57,
of Granton died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.A memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Visitation will be
held at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service.Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is
assisting the family with arrangements.Obituary #2Granton - Harris E. Nielsen, 57, of Granton
died Saturday, Dec 19, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.A celebration of life will be
held at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Burial of cremains will
take place in the Greenwood City Cemetary in Greenwood. Visitation will be held at the church
Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.Harris Eugene Nielsen was born June 22, 1952, in
Marshfield, the son of Henry and Beatrice (Schwarze) Nielsen. After high school, Harris entered
the Wisconsin National Guard in May 1970 and served until his discharge in September 1976. He
returned home and helped his father on the family farm.Harris was united in marriage to Kathleen
Anderson on June 21, 1980, at Bethany Lutheran church in Kenosha. They purchased a farm in
Neillsville in 1981 and lived there until moving to their current farm in 1988, located between
Loyal and Granton in the town of York. He farmed until the time of his death.He is survived by
his wife, Kathleeen, of Granton; his son, Joshua of Granton; his mother, Beatrice Nielsen of
Greenwood; his siblings, Harlan Nielsen of Greenwood, Berdell Nielsen (Husband Paul Boutwell)
of Mazomanie, Roy Nielsen of Hill point, Larry Nielsen of Greenwood, and David (Sheryl)
Nielsen of Greenwood.Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.comCuddie
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Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.
207. Judy died at 11:18 at the hospital.
208. "," Jpeg, Ancestry.com (: accessed ); citing , Internet; 3 April 2010; Carl Franz
Family.
209. Wife's name is listed as Christina, age 35, from Saxony. Also living with them is August Franz, 38.
Both Carl and August are coopers (barrel makers). Daughter, Theresa, listed as 2 years
old.August's real estate is listed at $300.00 and his personal estate at $150.00. This was before he
was married.
210. 44-44Franz, Carl, 45, Male, Farmer, $1,300, $50, Saxe Weimar. "Carolina, 45 "Theresea, 12
"Anna, 10 "Agnes, 6 "Otto, 4
211. Listed as 55 in 1880 Census.
212. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 1, Page 220, Record No. 660.
213. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 20, Record 155.
214. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 1, Page 220, Record 659.
215. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 18, Record 274.
216. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 11, Page 189, Record #563.
217. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 6, Page 444, Record 1775.
218. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 11, Page 189, Record 564.
219. Shawno Co., WI Register of Deeds, Vol 17, Page 602.
220. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 5, Page 139, Record 2672.
221. Listed as 19 years old on 1880 Census. Working on farm.
222. * Auto accident
223. Listed as 16 years old on 1880 Census. Working on farm.
224. Wisconsin Historical Society Library; File 2, #14, Shawno Co., WI.
225. Listed as 14 year old on 1880 Census. Working on farm.
226. Wisconsin Historical Society Library; File 2, #790, Shawno Co., WI.
227. Wildwood Cemetary
228. Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church
229. St Pauls Reformed Church
230. 43-43FranzHenry, 40, Male, Farmer, $600, Saxe Weimar "Fredericka, 27, Female, "Edward, 10
"Louis, 5 "Edwin, 3 "Emma, 1
231. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 3, Page 146.
232. Arrived on Coriolan, From Bremen to New York.
233. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 19, Page 275.
234. "," Jpeg, Ancestry.com (: accessed ); citing , Internet; 4 April 2010; Henry Franz
Family.
235. Edward , Son, 10 Louis, Son, 5 Edwin, Son, 3 Emma, Daughter, 1
236. 1900 Census
237. Henry G. Franz - Head - 71 - Born in Germany - Farmer - Immigrated to US 1858 Friederika -
Wife 57 - Born in Germany - Housewife - Immigrated to US 1855 Gustave - Son - 23 - Born in
Wisconsin - Farm Laborer Emil - Son - 22 - Born in Wisconsin - Teacher Louise P. - Daughter -
25 - Born in Wisconsin Bertha L. - Daughter - 16 - Born in Wisconsin
238. From 1870 Census, Howards Grove, Sheboygan Co.,
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239. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 44 Page 394.
240. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds
241. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 7, Page 144.
242. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 102, Page 415.
243. Sheboygan Co. Register of Deeds, Vol 7, Pg 247-1477; Marriage Record ID: 2372027 Last Name:
Franz First Name: Alma Lina Day: 04 Month: October Year: 1893 County: Sheboygan Volume: 4
Page: 394.
244. Immanual Cemetary; Immanuel UCC Information supplied by Barb TenPas on Feb,2000.
184

Abel
Adolph (18 Mar 1906 - 31 May 1986), 46, 92
Albert (8 Feb 1935 - 14 Oct 1955), 91
Albert (18 Jun 1898 - 24 Jun 1898), 46
Cindy, 119
Donald, 118
Donna Mae, 92, 119
Ella Meta (21 Jun 1904 - 5 May 1995), 46, 92
Florine Mathilde (9 Mar 1910 - 6 Dec 1994), 46, 93
Frank, 92
Frank J. Heinrich (1 Jan 1874 - 29 Jun 1953), 43
Franz (Frank) Friedrich (27 Jan 1845 - 11 Dec 1922), 43
Gary DuWanye, 93, 119
Harold, 91, 117
Jack, 93, 120
Jeanette, 120
Joan, 92, 117
Laura Mina (30 Jul 1899 - 1 Dec 1985), 46, 89
Lloyd, 92, 118
Otto W (26 Dec 1901 - 17 Sep 1971), 46, 90
Otto William, 117
Robbie, 118
Scott, 119
Threasa, 120
Tom, 93
Twin (26 Dec 1901 - 1901), 46
Wendy, 119
Yvonne (9 Mar 1939 - 8 Oct 1971), 92, 117
Abraham
Mary Jane, 96
Acker
Amber Sue, 136
Bryan Eugene, 97
David Wallace, 97, 124
Jeffrey Allen, 124, 136
Jessie Alan (24 Sep 1977 - 22 Oct 1977), 124
Richard Gerald, 97
Adkins
Annie Laura, 94
Ira Leroy (10 Mar 1901 - 12 May 1978), 94
Akstulewicz
Kurt, 151
Albert
Alvin John (24 Sep 1911 - 13 May 1999), 53
Caroline, 53
Charles, 53
Joyce Alvina, 55, 98
Index of Names
Ampe
Marlene, 103
Paul, 103
Anderson
Kathleen Marie, 131
Arnhoelter
Johann Heinrich (7 Sep 1796 - 2 Nov 1877), 13
Mathilda (6 Mar 1887 - 21 Apr 1975), 159
Wilhelmina "Louise" Henrietta (18 Dec 1832 - 20 Nov 1906), 13
Arpke
Anna (11 Oct 1865 - 11 Oct 1945), 60
Barbara Jane, 158
Ella A. (11 Sep 1894 - 18 Dec 1981), 155
Erna F. (5 Nov 1895 - 21 Dec 1988), 155
Harold Simon (13 Mar 1903 - 13 Aug 1964), 155, 158
Harold Waldemore, 159
Herman August (25 Apr 1868 - 11 Jun 1930), 154
James Herman, 158
Ray Louis (28 Sep 1929 - 30 May 1951), 158
Raymond (13 Mar 1903 - 30 Nov 1941), 155, 158
Raymond D., 159
Simon Friederich Adolph (20 Sep 1824 - ), 154
Winefred Marie, 159
Auerbach
Anna (25 Feb 1875 - 8 Jun 1917), 78
Aumann
Clara, 103
Awe
Heinrich (Henry) F. J. (5 Jan 1864 - 1 Feb 1936), 55
Martha Susanna (5 Jul 1893 - 9 Jul 1967), 55
Bach
Fern Alice, 109
Mathias (16 Sep 1896 - 14 Oct 1967), 109
Bailey
Ellen, 90
Barnhart
Christa Jeanne, 130
Daniel Scot, 130
Baun
Dan, 150
Bazora
Suzanne Marie, 128
Bell
Elizabeth, 121
Beller
Eleanore, 84
Bennett
Margo Rae, 135
185

Berendts
Bruce Eric, 129
Laura Sommers, 129
Berner
Katharina (24 Aug 1808 - ), 153
Bethel
Ellen Louise, 112
Elmer Eldon (19 Mar 1919 - 3 Dec 1979), 112
Bierbaum
Christine, 140
Blair
JoAnn, 95
LeRoy, 95
Blonde
Ann Blonde (28 Aug 1931 - 19 Jul 1988), 146, 149
Barry Joseph, 149, 152
Benjamin Jay, 152
Ginger Dee, 152
Greg Phillip, 150
Holly Hilda, 149
Hubert Joseph (18 Feb 1916 - 28 Oct 1989), 149
Jamie Jean, 150
Kathryn Louise, 146, 150
Merlyn Phillip (22 Aug 1936 - 31 Mar 1984), 146, 150
Mildred Marie, 146, 150
Phillip Peter (1 Mar 1900 - 19 Sep 1950), 146
Shirley Mae (3 Jun 1930 - 29 Jul 1981), 146
Tami Lynn, 150
Blondehiln
Dawn, 118
Bodey
Charles (12 Mar 1879 - ), 155
Donald L., 159
Francis, 155
Gertrude, 155
Harold, 155, 159
Luella M., 155, 159
Ralph, 155
Wayne R., 159
Boeck
Shirley Mae, 161
Boehlke
Daniel, 135
David, 135
Boek
Germaine, 157
Bolf
Debbie Heather, 115
Dennis Harold, 89, 115
Heather, 116, 135
Linda Kay, 89, 116
Index of Names
Matthew (29 Mar 1887 - 15 Mar 1950), 88
Michael (11 Sep 1913 - 3 Mar 1989), 88
Roger Henry, 89, 115
Borowki
Dana Marie, 152
Kenneth Joseph Michael, 152
Robin Lynn, 152
Boutin-Forgues
Cynthia Marie Monique, 136
Boutin-Kippenhan
Masani Rae, 137
Tein Alexander, 137
Boutwell
Anna, 131
Paul Fairchild, 131
Sarah, 131
Bowman
Earline (6 Apr 1924 - 24 Jul 1959), 95
Braeger
Clarence, 156, 161
George (7 Feb 1882 - 2 Jan 1924), 156
Gerald, 161
Jeffery, 161
Brick
Catharine, 9
Brighton
Steven Jasper, 94
Brinkmeir
Brian O., 161
Larry A., 161
Welden W., 161
Briski
Katrine (12 Apr 1891 - 1968), 88
Brock
Elsie F. (7 Nov 1901 - 19 Jan 1998), 62
George, 62
Brooks
Nelma, 114
Browning
Charles, 127
Gale, 127
Hannah, 127
Bruehl
Margaret Bernice, 105
Brumels
Jean, 158
John (10 Jul 1889 - 25 Jul 1947), 158
John Jr., 158
Bublitz
Glen Virgil, 109, 131
Jeff, 132
Jennie, 132
186

Bublitz (continued)
Joe, 132
Kimberly, 132
Kurt, 109, 132
Laura, 132
Mike, 132
Missie, 132
Otto (26 Jul 1892 - 18 Jul 1969), 109
Perry, 109
Sara, 132
Tim A., 109, 132
Virgil H., 109
Bubolz
Mavis, 152
Buczynski
Nancy, 106, 107
Buelow
Elmer (13 Dec 1903 - ), 157
Jerome, 157
Buettner
Karen, 102
Bujanowski
Carl, 117
David, 117
Harry, 117
Karen Ann (22 Oct 1959 - 30 Apr 1960), 117
Lynn Marie, 117
Mike, 117
Buker
Amelia Charlotte (4 May 1874 - 8 Dec 1962), 17
Bulgrin
Bethany Joy, 98
Brounyn Mary, 98
Bryce Albert, 98
Lyle Lewis, 98
Burkhardt
Anna Marie, 152
Bryan Douglas, 152
Emilie Lynn, 152
Jacob, 152
Shawn Steven, 152
Steven Elmer, 152
Bury
Ethel Marie, 12
Bush
Ken, 115
Carlsen
\Wife\, 132
Cathy Ann, 132
Melvin H., 132
Index of Names
Carlson
\Daughter\, 12
Grant, 12
Chaparro
Claudia Gomez, 126
Churkey
Charles J. (20 Jun 1881 - 9 Mar 1971), 77
David Emmanuel (Dave) (5 Aug 1909 - 16 May 1982), 77
Elroy Glenn, 112, 134
Elroy Glenn., 78, 112
Gladys Leona, 78, 112
Kelly, 112
Nicholas, 134
Vickey, 112, 134
Clair
Mary Ann, 100, 102
Claybough
Ralph, 64
Cleveland
Joyce, 97
Coenen
Diane Lynn, 133
Collins
Daniel Valentine (about 1892 - ), 26
Cook
Karen Marie, 123
Cope
Michael, 127
Cota
Sandra, 130
Craig
Betty Jane (Roggow), 104
Cramm
Arthur (? - 2 Oct 1983), 125
Arthur Alvin, 125
Marilyn, 125
Dachler
Caroline Christine (21 Oct 1852 - 7 Mar 1922), 43
Danes
Denise Lynn, 114
Danz
Johann Paul (11 Jun 1742 - 24 Jun 1821), 7
Justina Friedericke (31 Dec 1790 - ), 7
Dauloney
Annie, 128
Davis
Diane Dorothy, 101
Pamela Mae, 128
Price Robert, 101
Scott Paul, 101, 128
Steve Charles, 101
Theodore Paul, 128
187

De Aruere
Evelyn, 125
Decker
Anna (18 Jul 1870 - 1 May 1934), 33
Augusta Matilda (4 Nov 1878 - 1 Sep 1953), 36
Henry William (18 Feb 1864 - 25 Apr 1930), 17
Herman Adolph Heinrich (Henry) (29 Jan 1833 - 6 Aug 1913), 33, 36
Meta Lena (2 Sep 1899 - 23 Feb 1969), 17
DeMuth
Evelyn, 117
Diehl
Christine Ida, 10
Peter, 10
Dietrich
Margaretha, 6
Dill
Anita (13 Nov 1916 - 8 May 2004), 92
Julius, 92
Dix
Bertha, 34
Dodson
Julie, 101
Ebert
Ida, 78
Eickberg
Rose, 158
Elmer
Annie Michelle, 135
Burt Jonathan, 119, 136
Corbin Christopher, 136
Dolores, 92, 119
Ellen (1 Jan 1894 - 9 Aug 1981), 69
Eric Christian, 136
Ernest A. (24 Sep 1866 - 29 Aug 1947), 66
Ernest O. (3 Sep 1895 - 4 Dec 1987), 66
Faye (?), 68
Kallista Tiffany, 136
Lester Ernest, 68
Marlene (?), 68
Milton (24 Jul 1927 - 27 Jul 1927), 68
Rebecca Ruth, 119, 135
Shirley, 92, 119
Thomas Franz, 68
Walter (15 Oct 1891 - 1 3 OCT 1978), 92
Walter Jr., 92, 119
William Richard, 119, 135
Emory
Albert Oliver (27 Jun 1908 - 16 Sep 1943), 155
Engle
Edmund, 64
Jenney (18 Jun 1895 - 16 Nov 1961), 63
Index of Names
Engstrom
Celeste, 136
Entzel
Elsie Elizabeth (16 Aug 1915 - 15 May 1987), 98
Erickson
Inga, 141
Esposito
Tony, 109
Esselman
Samantha, 135
Etta
Ruth Carol (28 Jul 1924 - 21 Feb 1997), 102
Etter
Dorothy, 151
Evenson
James Christian, 115
Faber
Bernice, 64
Betty, 64
Grace, 64
Jean, 64
Robert, 64
Russell, 64
Ruth, 64
Fall
Thomas, 119
Finkle
Edwin (? - 12 Mar 1964), 69
Florraine (5 Feb 1919 - Oct 1983), 69
Fischer
Emily, 146
Fisher
\Wife\, 134
Harold, 134
Justin Jan, 134
Kevin Ray, 134
Fleming
Charles Russell, 121
Justin Michael, 121
Foelske
Nelda J., 107
Fortier
Robert John, 109
Frank
Harold Gerald, 98
Jereme Justin, 98
Jerrad Jason, 98
Leonard (9 Apr 1911 - 1 Feb 1972), 98
Franklin
Josephine, 112
Frantz
(Son 2), 7
188

Frantz (continued)
(Son 3), 7
Adam (before 1570 - ), 5
Anna Dorethea (1777 - ), 7
Carl (CHARLES) (16 Mar 1825 - 9 May 1903), 8, 139
Carl AUGUST (25 Jun 1822 - 8 May 1896), 8, 13
Catherina Justina (1780 - ), 7
Frederika Dorathea (10 Feb 1809 - ), 8
Friedrich Ferdinand (14 Jan 1818 - ), 8
Georg Christoph (20 Jul 1813 - ), 8
Gotthardt Ferdinand (5 May 1827 - 17 May 1827), 8
Gottlieb HEINRICH (10 Apr 1829 - 18 Dec 1913), 8, 153
Hans (before 1590 - ), 5
Hans Junior (15 Feb 1618 - 27 Mar 1683), 5
Johann Heinrich (1793 - 26 Jan 1794), 7
Johann Michael (8 Apr 1820 - 8 May 1824), 8
Johann Michael (18 Nov 1711 - 26 Apr 1772), 6
Johann Simon (18 Jun 1781 - 25 Oct 1848), 7
Johannes (4 Mar 1749 - 4 Mar 1797), 7
Maria Catharina, 7
Maria Dorethea (1778 - ), 7
Peter (4 Jan 1681 - 15 May 1744), 6
Peter (20 Dec 1650 - ), 6
SIMON Benjamin (20 Sep 1815 - 24 Jun 1889), 8, 9
Franz
Aaron Dale, 98
Adolph Ludwig (10 Mar 1896 - 20 Jun 1967), 19
Agnes Emilie (12 Mar 1864 - ), 9
Agnes Emilie (7 Apr 1864 - 20 Jan 1896), 139, 141
Albert Henry (19 Mar 1902 - 21 Oct 1974), 34, 64
Albert Peter (26 Dec 1891 - 3 Oct 1953), 141, 145
Alice Myrtle, 53, 97
Allison, 107
Alma Agnes (26 Mar 1899 - 23 Oct 1953), 21, 47
Alma Lina (18 Oct 1871 - 21 May 1956), 153, 154
Alvin T (14 Feb 1893 - ), 154, 156
Alvina Etta (25 Nov 1934 - 20 Jan 1935), 53
Alyssa, 115
Anna (12 Jan 1907 - 1 May 1932), 34
Anna F. (17 Sep 1860 - 23 Feb 1917), 139, 140
Anna Henrietta (2 Sep 1866 - 14 Dec 1872), 14
Anna Louise (6 Dec 1875 - 11 Aug 1949), 14, 43
Arlon Ward, 98
Arthur, 65, 107
Arthur Douglas, 53, 97
Arthur Louis (10 Mar 1896 - 6 Feb 1975), 154, 156
Arvilla Esther (6 Sep 1913 - 27 Jul 1991), 43, 78
August Gustave (4 Aug 1912 - Jun 1986), 36, 69
August Karl (28 Oct 1861 - 1 Feb 1932), 13, 14
Baby Girl (21 Feb 1910 - 21 Feb 1910), 43
Baby Girl (13 Oct 1873 - Oct 1873), 14
Index of Names
Barbara, 158
Bernice Bertha (5 Apr 1929 - 7 May 1989), 145, 149
Bertha (26 May 1904 - 3 Apr 1995), 34, 66
Bertha Lydia (21 Jun 1883 - Apr 1934), 153, 156
Brandon, 115, 135
Calvin (17 Dec 1893 - 24 Jan 1972), 17
Calvin W. (11 Dec 1900 - ), 154, 158
Carl, 156
Carl (Karl) William (7 Nov 1899 - 25 Jul 1987), 34, 63
Carl HEINRICH (13 Oct 1873 - 26 Jun 1949), 14, 36
Carl Louis (Louis Carl) (15 Feb 1858 - 8 Jun 1933), 9
Carl Otto (27 May 1866 - 8 Aug 1932), 140, 141
Carl Wilhelm (25 Apr 1870 - 1 Jul 1933), 14, 33
Caroline, 159
Clara (29 Mar 1903 - 29 Sep 1981), 34, 65
Clark W., 161
Danna, 158
Darrin, 107
David Adolph, 94, 121
Debbie, 115
Deborah Kay, 149
Donald August, 53, 98
Edith Ann, 53, 98
Edward (1860 - ), 153
Edward Herman (26 Dec 1891 - 30 Nov 1968), 142, 145
Edwin Heinrich (18 Oct 1866 - 20 Aug 1904), 153, 154
Edwin Otto (9 May 1915 - 11 May 1975), 43, 84
Elsie (9 Jul 1912 - 14 May 1940), 156, 160
Emil Alfred (12 Jan 1882 - ), 10
Emil August (22 Jan 1908 - 2 Feb 1965), 42
Emil Ferdinad (23 Aug 1882 - ), 10
Emil Friedrich (28 Mar 1878 - 11 Nov 1950), 153, 156
Emma Emile Caroline (12 Apr 1869 - 30 Oct 1949), 153, 154
Emma Wilhelmina (6 Mar 1861 - 1927), 9, 10
Erna Mathilda Bertha (23 MAN 1903 - 3 Feb 1944), 142, 146
Esther Marie (9 Jun 1931 - 18 Jun 1982), 159, 162
Evelyn, 157, 161
Ewald, 156, 159
Ferdinand Frederick (26 Oct 1908 - 11 Sep 1990), 35
Floyd Edwin, 77, 111
Frederick August (27 Oct 1891 - 26 Jun 1970), 17, 46
Fritz G., 160
Gene Robert, 145, 148
Gerald E., 156, 160
Gertrude, 158
Gideon Joseph, 135
Glenda Rae (?), 70
Gloria, 157
Gloria Mamie (27 Aug 1925 - 3 Apr 1995), 145, 147
Gustav Karl (28 Aug 1876 - 30 Dec 1949), 153, 155
Harold, 157, 162
Harold Gilbert (28 May 1905 - 31 Dec 1986), 21, 53
189

Franz (continued)
Henry, 156, 161
Herman Valentin (17 Jul 1856 - ), 9, 10
Hilda (13 Feb 1898 - 23 Apr 1939), 142, 145
Hilda A (12 Jul 1897 - ), 154, 157
Jane Rennie, 88
Janice Sue, 94, 120
Jared Jerome, 115
Jason, 111
Jeffery Joe, 162
Jerome, 159
Jerome Leondo, 88, 114
Joanna Kay, 124
Jon August, 94
Joseph Richard, 149
Joy Marie, 111
Julia Ann, 112
Julie Ann, 121
Kelly Alice, 97
Kenneth Lee, 94
Laura Peri, 124
Lee E., 85
Leona Ethel, 47, 95
Leona Ruth (28 Sep 1911 - 10 May 1997), 21, 53
Leondo Fred (9 Feb 1917 - 1 Mar 2003), 43, 85
Leroy, 157
Lindsey, 115
Lorene A., 156, 161
Louis Ernest (6 Feb 1865 - 12 Jan 1940), 153
Louise Pauline Theresa (23 Aug 1874 - 25 Mar 1957), 153, 155
Lydia (25 Nov 1900 - 10 Feb 1907), 34
Lynn (16 Jan 1951 - 9 Feb 1986), 85
Marcy J., 161
Marian, 159
Marie, 156, 160
Marsha, 156, 160
Martha Louise (20 Apr 1903 - 14 Oct 1981), 40, 70
Marty Douglas, 97
Marvin, 157
Meta Leona (3 Jul 1919 - 27 Nov 2000), 43, 88
Michael C., 160
Michael Edward, 149
Milton, 157
Minna Sophia (20 Apr 1903 - 9 Sep 1985), 40, 72
Nancy, 85, 114
Nancy, 161
Nicoles O., 160
Norbert, 156, 160
Oscar (30 Apr 1898 - ), 154, 157
Oscar Adolph (5 Oct 1909 - 22 Dec 1978), 43, 75
Otto Arthur (17 Jan 1903 - 18 Jun 1991), 21, 52
Index of Names
Patricia, 88, 114
Patricia Ann, 94
Paul Delano, 53, 97
Paulina Louisa (19 Dec 1859 - ), 9, 10
Peggy Joy, 97
Perry Dennis, 97, 124
Peter Lee, 161
Phyllis Amanda, 88, 114
Rachel Mary, 115
Rachelle Carol, 149
Randall Paul, 97
Randy Lee, 88, 115
Raymond August, 47, 94
Rhonda Kay, 88, 115
Richard Adolph, 95
Richard Harold, 88, 115
Ricky Lee, 97, 124
Robert, 157
Robert, 158
Robert Adolph, 47, 95
Robert Gene, 149
Robert W., 160
Roland Richard (25 Dec 1907 - 5 May 1986), 156, 159
Roma M, 154, 157
Ronald August, 95
Ronald Jeffery, 112
Ronald Larry, 77, 112
Rosalyn Jean, 149
Ruth Marie, 160, 162
Ryan Lee, 124
Selma Arvilla (9 Jan 1912 - 26 Oct 1982), 43, 77
Shana Marie, 121
Sharon L., 161
Shelby Jean, 70
Sophie (12 Jan 1907 - 24 Jan 2004), 35
Stacy Marie, 115
Suzanne, 149
Theodore Henry (12 Jun 1905 - 14 Mar 1974), 40
Therese Caroline (2 Sep 1858 - 5 Nov 1937), 139, 140
Tommy, 161
Violet Jean, 77
Virginia Joyce, 53, 97
Walter (17 Apr 1900 - 14 Nov 1961), 154, 157
Wayne A., 70
Wiliminna (Minna) (11 Jul 1863 - 3 May 1941), 13, 21
Willard, 157, 161
Willard William, 162
William A. (16 Aug 1905 - 2 Jun 1972), 34
William H (16 Apr 1884 - ), 157
Wilma Mae, 47, 94
Fravert
Allen Adolph, 52, 96
190

Fravert (continued)
Betty Sue, 96, 122
Carol Jean, 97
Charlene Kay, 96, 121
Claire Elyse, 122
Garret Lee, 122
Henry (1 Jun 1852 - 10 Jul 1931), 47
James Roger, 96
Jane Ann, 96, 121
Karren Marie, 97
Kathryn Rae, 96
Larry Dean, 97
Laura Lin, 122
Leroy Dale (30 Mar 1922 - 2 Jan 1999), 52, 95
LeRoy Dale III, 122
LeRoy Dale Jr., 96, 121
Margaret Ann, 96, 122
Mark Orlin, 96, 122
Marylin Kay, 96, 123
Orlin August (23 Aug 1925 - 22 Aug 1966), 52, 96
Otto Henrich (2 Oct 1895 - 2 Feb 1959), 47
Ruth Joy, 96
Vicki Lyn, 96, 122
Fuhrman
Elisa M (16 Dec 1888 - ), 156
Galten
Marion Annette, 114
Gardner
Brett, 150
Garrison
Anne, 162
Michael, 162
Gault
Edward F., 126
Jessica Kristine, 126
Julie Kae, 126
Gebo
Mary Henrietta (31 May 1893 - 22 Apr 1953), 52
Gehermann
David, 120
Rudolph, 120
Gehrmann
Mary (?), 120
Gendreau
Duane R., 108
Son, 108
Geracaris
Juan Elmer, 122
Juan Philippe, 122
Gerber
Dianne Gayle, 121
Index of Names
Nancy Lynn, 121
Susan Jane, 121
Thomas Gerald, 121
Gibson
Darrel (29 Jun 1909 - 28 Jun 1979), 95
Debra Rae, 95
Karen Lee, 95
Kenneth Eugene, 95
Wayne Douglas, 95
Giegling
Maria, 6
Michael (? - 1680), 6
Gilboy
Brian, 118
Glandon
Mary, 104
Glasow
Doris Mae, 161
Glatz
Beriba (11 Jul 1900 - 2 Aug 1956), 157
Gosar
Sophie Marie, 112
Gosse
Louise Catharina Augusta (24 Apr 1870 - ), 154
Graves
Craig, 114
Erika Leslie, 136
Jane, 119
Kendra Amalie, 136
Lester, 119
Rachel Melinda, 136
Roger, 119, 136
Travis Allen, 114
Gray
Alfred Orvis (24 Sep 1899 - 28 Aug 1969), 65
Geraldine, 66, 108
Jane, 107
Kenneth Alfred (17 Mar 1928 - 15 Feb 1993), 66, 107
Lavern Dorothy, 66, 107
Walter, 65
Grogan
Brian William, 97
Grosshuesch
Bertha (15 Jun 1871 - 28 Jun 1929), 154
Gruber
Margaret, 110
Grych
Charles (? - 1984), 142
Gundrum
Elaine, 114
Gunther
Johann Christian, 7
191

Haase
Doris M. A. (13 Jul 1904 - 26 Nov 1983), 64
Herman (1879 - 1932), 64
Haltenhoff
Jane (Babe) (22 Sep 1903 - 4 Jan 1991), 40
William (about 1862 - ), 40
Halvorson
Ella, 65
Hampel
Terry, 118
Handley
Sherri Marie, 129
Hanelt
Mary Margaret (Mamie) (6 Jan 1896 - 8 Jul 1989), 145
Hanna
Hever Wigal, 155
Hardrath
Bonnie, 116
Harris
Heather Ann, 123
Margaret June, 152
Michael Alfred, 123
Nicolas Michael, 123
Haugh
Barbara Lynn, 128
Haugland
Jeffrey Kevin, 123
Kevin Allen, 123
Kurt Allen, 123
Monte Wayne, 123
Rachal Kay, 123
Hearld
Alan G., 159
Andrew G., 159
Barbara S., 159
Helgerson
Ethel, 160
Henderson
Lisa Ann, 114
Herandez
Angelina, 135
Herenymus
Doris, 161
Herges
Christian (20 Jun 1859 - ), 10
Phillip, 10
Hernandez
Jose', 114
Jose', 114, 135
Julie, 135
Marisa, 135
Index of Names
Megan, 135
Vanessa, 135
Herr
Albert, 90
Grace (3 Feb 1909 - 4 Jun 2004), 90
Herwig
Heinrich (27 Aug 1855 - ), 9
Heinrich, 9
Hihl
Rebecca, 131
Hilger
Angeline, 63
Hintz
Edwin George, 102, 128
George Henry, 100, 102
Harold Henry, 102
Helen Miriam (2 Feb 1921 - 26 Dec 1976), 100
Jennifer Rebecca, 128
John Edwin, 128
Larry Ralph (29 Jul 1942 - 11 Jul 2005), 102
Ralph Henry (5 Nov 1907 - 25 Oct 1979), 102
Hinz
Ernstina, 143
Hoeppner
Aaron Carl, 123
Bethany Kate, 123
Carl Albert, 123
Nathan Luke, 123
Seth Matthew, 123
Hoffman
Louise, 63
Homan
\Wife\, 109
Donald G., 109
Donald Patrick, 109
Horn
Harold L. (4 Oct 1916 - 23 Jun 2005), 78
Otto Robert Christian, 78
Horrall
Donald Joseph (1 Jun 1961 - 26 Apr 1965), 95
Joseph Albert, 94
Joseph Stanton (14 Jul 1888 - 28 Apr 1965), 95
Kathleen Marie, 95, 121
Steven Arthur, 95
Horsley
Annie Davie (28 Jul 1901 - 29 May 1966), 94
Horvat
Aaron Louis, 128
Benjamin Louis, 128
Betty, 120
Christopher Elmer, 128
Edward Louis, 127
192

Huffman
Mary Azuba (2 Aug 1881 - 14 Nov 1957), 46
Humphrey
Florence K., 159
Hunter
Barb, 132
Huwe
Albert Karl (1 Oct 1867 - 21 Jul 1912), 11
Alma Clara (1 Mar 1901 - 1993), 11, 12
Alton (1908 - Feb 1987), 12
Arland Gustav (7 Oct 1900 - 13 Dec 1911), 11
Ellen Lydia (26 Apr 1903 - 1912), 12
Elmer E (9 Mar 1899 - 10 Jan 1902), 11
George (5 Mar 1902 - 8 Jan 1912), 11
Norman (20 Jul 1909 - 9 Jan 1995), 12
Isobe
Chicho, 157
Iwonski
Rick, 115
Jackson
Eula DeVee, 97
Jacob
Margret (1 Oct 1860 - 11 Jun 1933), 72, 89
Jahnke
Laurie, 130
Janssen
Ole, 141
Jay
Debra Ann (12 Mar 1970 - 13 May 1970), 149
Randy Lawrence, 149
Jeffers
Gary, 114
Lou Irving, 114
Todd Michael, 114
Jewett
Edith Pearl (10 Dec 1879 - 28 Oct 1969), 53
Johnson
Debra Ann, 108
Donald Patrick, 107
Earl Patrick, 107
Edgar Patrick (? - 10 Feb 1961), 107
Judy Marie, 107
Julie Mary, 107
Laurie Jane, 108
Pamela Sue, 108
Randolph Lee, 108
Jonasin
Evangeline, 141
Karl
Lynne, 93
Index of Names
Karstaedt
Edna (22 Aug 1894 - ), 154, 158
Heinrich (Henry) (18 May 1868 - 9 Sep 1903), 154
Nora (10 Oct 1895 - ), 154
Kasten
Lillian (1902 - 1986), 105
Kau
Bertha, 147
Kaufman
Carrie Marie, 129
Kellner
Leroy, 158
Kempen
Cynthia Ann, 130
Kessler
Rose (14 Feb 1882 - 31 Mar 1962), 64
Kind
Patricia Ann, 124
Kippenhan
Alvin George (2 Sep 1916 - 18 Dec 1978), 57, 98
Andrew Lawrence, 105
Arthur Otto (6 Jan 1903 - 27 Jul 1989), 32, 61
August Adam (18 Jun 1895 - 4 Dec 1981), 26
Beverly William, 62, 105
Bonnie Rae, 105
Calvin August Jr., 104
Calvin August Sr. (3 Jul 1923 - 4 Nov 1993), 59, 104
Carl Edwin (13 May 1906 - 11 Oct 1946), 32
Carli Jean, 130
Carol Ann, 125
Cecil Robert, 62, 105
Cilla Minna (7 Apr 1897 - 16 Feb 1996), 29
Cody Jay, 129
Daniel Arthur, 106
David Shane, 130, 136
Deborah, 107
Donald Gilbert (14 Oct 1916 - 23 Oct 1976), 59
Dorothy Alice, 99, 125
Edith Preciosa, 106
Edwin George (27 Aug 1892 - 28 Jan 1960), 25, 58
Edwin George, 99, 125
Emma Pauline (3 May 1900 - 29 Oct 1987), 32, 60
Esther Marie (31 Oct 1922 - 25 Aug 1989), 57, 101
Ethel Beatrice, 99, 125
Evelyn Martha, 99, 125
George Edwin Jr., 103
George Edwin Sr. (13 Mar 1920 - 12 Nov 1983), 59, 102
Gladys Loretta (11 Mar 1927 - 1 Nov 1943), 59
Gregory Allan, 63, 107
Helen (17 Mar 1894 - 7 Dec 1931), 26
Herbert Arthur (24 Mar 1918 - 6 Apr 2003), 57, 99
Herbert Arthur Jr., 101
193

Kippenhan (continued)
Hilda Emma (6 Jun 1889 - 14 Apr 1981), 25
Iris Mauvene (22 May 1934 - 21 May 1989), 61, 104
Janet Evelyn, 62, 106
Jason, 130
Jeffery Calvin, 104, 128
Joanne Caryl, 62, 106
Jodi Lee, 130, 137
Johann ADAM (22 Sep 1822 - 5 Jan 1895), 21
John (Jack) Henry (6 Apr 1902 - 10 Aug 1997), 32, 60
John Eugene, 61, 104
John Nicholas (6 Dec 1863 - 12 Apr 1952), 21
Jonathan Shane, 105
Justin, 130
Karen Kay, 101, 126
Karen Kay, 104
Kenneth Leon, 62, 106
Kevin Greg, 129
Lawrence Gerald, 61, 105
Louise Magdalena (21 Dec 1890 - 14 Jan 1975), 25
Lydia Laura (24 Dec 1898 - 2 Dec 1992), 31, 59
Lynn Marie, 105
Malinda Laura (4 Dec 1917 - 15 Feb 1995), 59, 102
Matthew, 107
Nancy Carol, 104
Nancy Jane, 105
Nancy Marie, 106
Norma Friedarike (4 Aug 1919 - 21 Nov 1995), 57, 101
Paul Theodore (3 Mar 1925 - 12 Jun 1978), 57
Preciosa, 106
Reen Celinda (16 Oct 1959 - 26 Dec 1960), 105
Richard Edward, 105
Roger Carl, 103
Roland, 130
Roland Calvin (9 Jun 1908 - 29 Jun 1991), 33, 62
Roland Calvin Jr.,, 63, 106
Roland III, 107, 130
Ronald James, 61, 105
Rose Dorothy, 58, 101
Shawn Davis, 105, 130
Shirley Marie, 103
Steven Robert, 106, 130
Susan Louise, 104, 129
Theodore John (Ted) (4 Jan 1888 - 28 Nov 1966), 25, 55
Timothy, 107
Klein
Marie, 10
Kleinschmidt
Patsy, 116
Klempel
Janae Annie Laura, 121
Index of Names
Jason Adolph, 121
Jereme Ray, 121
Jerry Hugo, 120
Joesef, 121
Klessig
Sarah, 57
Klitzke
Alice, 143
Meta Therese, 143, 146
William (27 Oct 1887 - 21 Jun 1957), 143
Klug
Yvonne, 109
Knecht
Jody, 119
Karen, 119
Lloyd, 119
Mark, 119
Phillip, 119
Knippel
Fredricka (288 SEP 1867 - 23 Oct 1956), 66
Knoener
Alan Arno, 162
Angela Marie, 163
Arthur (28 Sep 1890 - 16 Dec 1918), 141
Barbara Carol, 162, 163
Carl (Charles) John (11 Aug 1883 - 29 Nov 1941), 140, 143
Christian (12 Feb 1854 - 3 Apr 1927), 140
Clara (17 Dec 1883 - 2 Mar 1946), 141, 144
Conrad, 140
Donna Mae Frieda, 147, 151
Elmer Roland (14 Feb 1911 - 9 Sep 1990), 143, 146
Emma Catherina (24 Sep 1888 - 2 DED 1968), 140
Frieda (3 Apr 1909 - 27 Mar 1996), 143
George Calvin (6 Oct 1886 - 12 Sep 1965), 158, 162
Henry George, 158, 162
Hilda, 141, 144
Ida (6 Jul 1890 - 27 Jan 1979), 140, 142
Jason Alan, 163
Joel John, 163
John, 140
Joshua Dale, 163
Kristen, 151
Laura (24 Jan 1886 - 10 Feb 1963), 140, 143
Lori, 151
Mathilda (23 Nov 1883 - 11 Mar 1953), 140, 142
Minna Louise (MAYBE 11 MAR - 3 Nov 1886), 143
Nancy Erna, 162
Otto Friedrich (25 Jul 1881 - 20 Jan 1941), 140
Rachel, 151
Ronald Carl, 147, 151
Theodore Conrad William (27 Jan 1886 - 20 Jan 1895), 141
William (12 Aug 1860 - 28 Sep 1929), 141
194

Koehler
Elizabeth (16 Mar 1895 - ), 156
Kohl
Mary Elizabeth, 127
Kolbe
Maria, 5
Kopriunikar
Anna, 109
Kroger
Theresa, 40
Kronfuss
Hedwig Marie, 109
Krueger
Emery F. (1901 - 1986), 105
Vera M. (8 Mar 1938 - 26 Dec 1960), 105
Kruger
Richard William, 135
Robert, 135
Rochelle Anita, 135
Kubs
Sylvester, 64
Thomas, 64
Kuester
Lydia, 92
Kuether
Elaine Eleanor, 151
Kuhfuss
Edna, 159
Kuhlmann
Frieda (22 May 1883 - 16 Jul 1969), 70
Kurth
Darin Christopher, 116
LaMore
Suzanne, 136
Langan
Carolyn, 162
Larson
Mary Ellen, 96
Laspisa
Janice, 163
Laube
Allen, 117
Ann Geralyn (27 Sep 1963 - 1 Jan 1974), 109
Barbara Ann, 109
Ben, 133
Bernice Mildred, 75, 109
Brock, 133
Cheryl Joanne, 110
Dale Harold, 109
Darran, 117
Dean A., 111, 133
Index of Names
Edna Beatrice, 75, 109
Gene Mathias, 110
Harold Henry, 75, 109
Henry Harry (Happy) (2 May 1901 - 2 Feb 1969), 72
Janet, 90
Jason, 132
Jeffrey Alan, 111, 133
Jenna, 133
Joan Phyllis (27 Feb 1966 - 1 Jan 1974), 110
Kaitie, 133
Karl (Carl) (29 Mar 1889 - 22 May 1981), 89
Karl (Charles) (Oct 1862 - ), 72, 89
Keith L., 111, 133
Kenneth, 90, 116
Lindsey, 132
Lorraine, 90
Mary Kaye, 109
Mikailiah, 133
Olivia, 133
Paul Henry, 110
Phil Gerard, 110
Richard Lester (2 Jun 1933 - Nov 2004), 75, 110
Ryan, 132
Sharon Marie, 109, 132
Steven, 117
Taylor, 133
Terry Richard, 111, 132
Travis, 133
Lavendowska
Fred, 63
Lawrenz
Wilhelmina (Apr 1850 - ), 142
Leininger
Phyliss, 104
Leitzen
\\, 116
Amanda Rhea, 116
Wayne, 116
Lenhardt
Marie, 10
Leonerond
Katherine, 162
Leonhardt
Adeline Rose, 137
Alan Frederick, 132
Ava Noelle, 137
Jared, 132, 137
Jenna, 137
Lyla Marie, 137
Matthew, 132, 137
Ozzie Dean, 137
Quela, 137
195

Leonhardt (continued)
Roxy JaNae, 137
Lerchner
Elisabeth (7 Jan 1608 - Mar 1682), 5
Hans, 5
Leyer
Anna Maria (25 Mar 1754 - 18 Mar 1797), 7
Leyerer
Johann Peter (17 Mar 1729 - 10 Feb 1794), 7
Leys
Barbara, 112
Linder
Maria Elisabeth (1753 - 1842), 7
Lloyd
Lillian Ava Katherine, 138
Michael, 137
Tristan Michael, 137
Loos
Charlotte Friederika (25 Nov 1865 - 31 Jan 1929), 55
Magalski
Marilyn, 107
Markee
Charles, 34
Dorthy (5 Sep 1918 - 1 Apr 1979), 34
Martensmeier
Friedericke Wilhelmine Christine (? - 26 Sep 1908), 154
Martinez
Lupe, 104
Marx
Carissa Joy, 129
Carol, 129
Dalton David, 129
David Harlan, 129
Harlan, 129
Matson
Sharon, 116
McDougal
Craig, 130
McMillen
Ethel Clerita (25 Oct 1906 - 17 Dec 1989), 46
John Robert (22 Oct 1879 - 16 Feb 1970), 46
Meinhardt
Allen Arthur, 101, 127
Charles E., 114
Douglas Paul, 101, 128
Elmer Earl, 101
Eric Paul, 127
Harry Charles, 114
Kara Ann, 114
Lacey Jo, 128
Leah Christine, 128
Index of Names
Linday Jane, 128
Lois Marie (3 Mar 1948 - 10 Oct 2006), 101, 127
Otto Carl (26 May 1882 - 9 May 1962), 101
Rebekah Marie, 127
Timothy Allen, 127
Meinholdt
Olga Sophia (3 Apr 1896 - 24 Jun 1970), 96
Metz
Henry, 142
Metzke
Herman (15 Dec 1915 - 9 Jan 1988), 77
Meyer
Derek Lee, 134
Holly May, 134
Kim Franklin, 133
Marie L. (17 Apr 1916 - 18 Sep 1984), 158
Michler
Diane Lynn, 151
Harold, 151
Miller
Cynthia Kay, 150
Ella Frieda (2 Nov 1913 - 5 Jul 2002), 75
Frank Roger, 149
James Lee Jr., 134
Marie Beverly, 150
Mildred Marie, 104
Patricia Ann, 150
Roger Frank, 150
Sharon Rae, 150
William Frederick (2 Mar 1874 - 25 Jan 1964), 75
Milz
Brenda Kay, 124
Jay Andrew, 124
Jennifer Lynn, 124
Jon Timothy, 124
Timothy John, 124
Missling
Debbie, 120
Douglas, 120
Michelle, 120
Susanne Kay, 120
Moir
Boy Twin (1928 - 1928), 12
Boy Twin 2 (1928 - 1928), 12
Darlene June, 12
Ellen Joan, 12
Evelyn Ruth, 12
Joyce Elaine, 12
Walter W. (19 Jun 1903 - 7 Mar 1998), 12
Moldenhauer
Abigail, 134
Emily, 134
196

Morrian
\Husband\, 9
Morrison
Gary, 118
Mountz
Aldene, 155
Nadosy
Jeanie Coldean, 131
Nappen
Carol Eileen, 148
Nehrlich
Friedericke Amalia (13 Dec 1842 - 10 Apr 1918), 153
Heimrich, 153
Neilsen
Carrie, 131
Christina, 131
Issac, 131
Josha, 131
Justin, 131
Lydia, 131
Neitzel
Laura, 109
Nelson
Carl Alfred, 150
Debra Marie, 150, 152
Janis, 106
Kenneth Alfred, 150
Scott, 115
Steven, 115
Nielsen
Berdell Kay, 109, 131
David Warren, 109
Harlan Henry, 109, 130
Harris Eugene (22 Jun 1952 - 20 Dec 2009), 109, 131
Henry (16 Oct 1922 - 31 Jul 2005), 108
Larry Dean, 109, 131
Roy Allen, 109, 131
Nielson
John (Johannes), 108
Nischke
Alma (8 Dec 1904 - 4 Jul 1972), 142
Anna Frieda (6 Oct 1924 - 9 Aug 1925), 142
August (Jun 1847 - ), 142
Bertha Emilie, 142
Caroline Gertrude, 142
Christena, 142
Ella Sarah (18 Oct 1906 - 22 May 1950), 142
Herbert (28 Jun 1914 - 29 Oct 1977), 142
John (18 Sep 1876 - 15 Feb 1970), 142
Robert Paul, 142
Index of Names
Noah
Alvina (10 Dec 1871 - 21 Jan 1939), 14
Bertha Louise (9 Aug 1899 - 30 Nov 1980), 95
Clara Louise (7 Apr 1889 - ), 93
Johannes Frederick Ludwig (10 Oct 1823 - 28 Jul 1901), 14
Noffke
Herman (? - 1989), 142
Nonhof
Terri Ellen, 151
Obergfell
August Modestus (18 Sep 1883 - 18 Mar 1945), 53
Harriet Pearl, 53
Matthew George (7 Sep 1888 - 9 Apr 1967), 52
Myrtle Alice, 52
Olenski
Dennsi Michael, 96
Olsen
Anna Elizebeth, 108
Olson
Angela Sue, 127
Kerry Wayne, 127
Osborn
Jim, 144
Ott
Albert Alvin, 125, 136
Bryson, 136
Camron, 136
Casey David, 126
Harley Wendell (11 Jun 1968 - 5 Oct 2002), 125
Wendell Albert, 125
Pahl
Judi Kay, 124
Parrish
Carol Ann, 115
Leon Leroy, 115
Pauls
Clara, 162
Peer
Kimberly Ann, 122
Michelle Marie, 122
Robert Michael, 122
Penny
Bradley, 134
Darrell, 134
Peters
Christina Lynne, 119
Erik John, 119
Gerald, 119
Peterson
Gay Irene, 97
Kenneth August, 105
Naomi Carol, 105
197

Pfaff
Bill, 112
Jeanne Louise, 112
Leslie, 112
Plum
Lottie, 61
Plummer
George, 110
Harriet Marie, 110
Popp
Lillian M., 147
Potocnik
Edward Lee, 109
Eileen K., 109
Janice M., 109
Joseph, 109
Kathleen A., 109
Pratt
Amanda Lyn, 122
Gary Lawrence, 122
Richard Lawrence, 122
Prynsen?
LaVern, 159
Przybylski
\Husband\, 132
June, 132
Nancy Kay, 132
Purcell
Roxie Fern (17 Sep 1891 - 25 Jul 1976), 95
Purdy
Sandra Joan, 130
Purkapile
Robert Daniel, 109
Rainwater
Bertha Irene (28 Dec 1923 - ), 115
Randall
Harry, 126
Loren, 126
Nicolas (Nick), 137
Vincent, 126
William Nicolas, 137
Redwine
Cecil, 146
Reid
Henry (? - 22 Mar 1945), 154
Reifeig
Caroline, 8
Reineking
Alvin August (17 Jan 1886 - 11 Jan 1969), 159
Elvera Verona (29 Jan 1926 - 10 Feb 1995), 96
Gertrude Ida (23 Aug 1916 - 30 Aug 1986), 159
Index of Names
Otto Heinrich (Henry) (8 Aug 1893 - 8 Apr 1954), 96
Reinhardt
Franz "Frank" Herman (2 Apr 1859 - 30 Mar 1919), 58
Lena Henrietta (26 Jul 1896 - 27 Feb 1976), 58
Reirer
Shawn, 118
Reiter
Lou Ann, 124
Rice
David, 109
Richter
Magdelena (15 Jul 1824 - 19 Aug 1890), 21
Ringel
Cheryl, 151
David, 151
Leon, 151
Roxanne, 151
Robinson
Jane, 105
Romanica
Valeria Eileen, 98
Romberger
Anna Dorothea (12 Aug 1729 - 20 Jul 1781), 7
Romeis
Ruth (17 Jul 1906 - 10 Jul 1949), 158
Rondorf
Denise, 118
Joseph, 117
Kurt, 118
Lois Ann, 118
Mary Jo, 118
Michelle (8 Oct 1966 - 8 Oct 1966), 118
Patrick, 118
Peggy, 118
Richard (15 Apr 1935 - 5 May 2004), 117
Thomas, 118
Tracy, 118
Ronnenberg
Gloria Jean, 150
Rowe
August, 143
Charles (Carl) F. (30 May 1872 - 7 Jul 1941), 143
Diane, 147
Esther, 144, 147
Milton William (11 Sep 1915 - 1 May 1980), 144, 147
Milton William, 147
Rowlins
Herman, 111
Judy, 111
Rowton
Lucile Edith (28 May 1916 - 26 Jun 2001), 95
198

Rudiger
Andreas (? - 1708), 6
Margaretha (? - 1724), 6
Rudloff
Oscar Ernst (1886 - ), 144
William, 145
Rudolph
Anna Marie (8 Jul 1891 - 30 Aug 1973), 158, 162
Russell
Helen, 82
Ryan
Alice May, 148
Sabo
Mike, 109
Sachse
Elisabeth, 5
Paul, 5
Sallecito
Albert, 106
Christopher Albert, 106
Danna Marie, 106
Frank Christopher, 106
Jennine, 106
Samson
Katherine Alviria (5 Apr 1892 - 6 Aug 1942), 85, 112
Scheel
Julia Lauretta (30 Aug 1918 - 10 Mar 2001), 57
Robert R. H., 57
Scheiderich
Karen, 130
Schilm
Irmgard, 114
Schmacher
Simon (7 Feb 1855 - 7 Feb 1940), 143
Schmidt
Frieda, 62
Schneider
Agnes (Jun 1898 - ), 11
Clara H. (26 Aug 1883 - ), 11, 12
Edcor (Feb 1891 - ), 11
Emma Therese (Nov 1888 - ), 11
Emory (about 1903 - ), 12
Fred (Jan 1893 - ), 11
Friedrich (5 Jan 1854 - 15 May 1927), 10
George (26 Jul 1889 - 30 May 1929), 141
Henry C. (3 Feb 1887 - ), 11
Howard (Apr 1896 - ), 11
Nicholas, 10
Pauline Theresa (1 Jan 1881 - 4 Apr 1921), 11
Takla Emelea (MAYBE 7 MAY 1885 - ), 11
Index of Names
Schoeneman
George, 162
Schoengarth
Delores, 116
Schoneman
George Dewey, 162
Hailey Josephine, 163
Steven Douglas, 162, 163
Schubring
Bill, 114
Theodore, 114
Schuler
Just, 6
Maria (3 Apr 1725 - 1 Nov 1793), 6
Schultz
Dennis Lee, 146, 150
Leon Floyd, 146
Lola Mae, 146, 151
Tina Kae, 151
Schultze
Mae Lorraine, 84
Max (3 Aug 1895 - 2 Oct 1989), 84
Schumacher
Laura (15 Feb 1883 - 22 Mar 1973), 143
Schwarze
Arthur Emil (22 Jul 1895 - 1 May 1989), 95
Beatrice Eleanor, 72, 108
Bernice Evelyn, 95
George Wilhelm (18 Apr 1877 - 21 Jun 1961), 70
Harve Lawrence (Harvey) (17 Jun 1903 - 13 Jan 1972), 70
Justine Sofie Wilhelmine (19 Feb 1844 - 1 Aug 1912), 33, 36
Schwieger
Nancy, 119
Seavogel
Jan, 107
Shisler
Lois Ann, 117
Shook
Janelle Kae, 133
Stan, 133
Siefert
Robert, 119
Sieger
Emery Donald (1 Jul 1912 - 15 Jun 1998), 101, 126
Margaret (Margo) Mae, 101, 127
Martha Rachel, 101, 126
Selma (Sally) Ann, 101, 127
Simmons
William, 149
Sloniker
Ed, 116
Theresa (11 May 1954 - 16 May 1976), 115
199

Smalls
Marionette Alecia, 136
Smith
Henry, 61
Mildred Mae (28 Aug 1907 - 29 Feb 2000), 61
Sommers
Benjamin Charles, 129
Bradley Dean, 104, 129
Charles E., 104
Debra, 104, 129
Kathleen Joy, 104, 129
Mallory Victoria, 129
Reinhard Ernest, 104
Sparks
Sharon Ann, 112
Stammer
Lucille Emma (18 Feb 1905 - 2 Nov 1991), 61
Stangel
Julie Lynn, 162
Stephens
Jim, 60
Stevens
Jennifer Marie, 121
Richard Stanley, 121
Stevenson
Mary Lucille (23 Apr 1922 - 20 Nov 1993), 112
Stolp
Philip, 137
Piilip, 137
Stradte
Louise Charlotte (11 Feb 1826 - 12 Apr 1908), 14
Strom
Ann, 134
Sundermeyer
Marie (20 Jun 1892 - 18 Aug 1986), 101
Szeppull
Johomne Helene Wilhimina (4 Sep 1877 - ), 155
Taft
Shirley, 115
William, 115
William Joseph, 115
Teetzen
Marlyn Charles, 150
Terri Jo, 150
Thomas, 150
Timothy, 150
Temme
Mae Elizabeth, 151
TenPas
Adam Mathew, 163
Benjamin Henry, 163
Index of Names
Calab Carl, 163
Carl Glenn, 163
Terrian
Helen, 104
Theis
Anna Catherine, 141
Thiel
Albert (29 Oct 1922 - 15 Jan 1945), 144
Alfred, 144
Aurelia, 144
Eleanora, 144
Erna, 144
Esther, 144
Frederick, 144
Herbert (20 Aug 1912 - 26 Apr 1969), 144
Lucille, 144
Otto (9 Oct 1881 - 7 Oct 1945), 144
Otto (28 Jul 1906 - 12 Dec 1928), 144
Raymond (21 Sep 1920 - 27 Jul 1989), 144
Theodore (24 Aug 1904 - 22 Sep 1973), 144
Thieleke
James, 160
Rodney, 160
Vernon, 160
Thiem
Caroline (30 Sep 1821 - 3 Feb 1893), 139
Thomas
Linda Lou, 122
Thompson
Bessie, 98
Toburen
Anna Wilhelmine (23 Jan 1884 - 22 May 1935), 75
Traas
Eric Allen, 162
Jeremy Jay, 162
Kevin Mathew, 162
LeRoy, 162
Ron Roy, 162
Trudeau
Robert, 64
Trunkel
John Francis (20 Aug 1913 - 31 Mar 1992), 112
Judith Marie (10 May 1948 - 3 Sep 2005), 112
Truttschel
Harvey C. (29 Sep 1905 - 1 Jun 1974), 143
Tupper
Betty, 119
Twait
Edythe Marie, 115
Unknown
\Husband\, 12
200

Valley
Bill, 129
Lisa, 129
Van Asten
Debra Lucelle, 106, 130
Justin James, 106
Robert Walter, 106
Rocky Marvin, 106
Scott Richard, 106
Virgil, 106
Virgil Arthur, 106
Van Horn
Renee, 136
Veit
Christine, 10
Veldboom
Nicole Lynn, 162
Richard, 162
Verhulst
Adam Joshua, 124
Arlene Esther, 97, 123
Arvin Wesley, 97, 123
Donna Vickie, 97, 124
Janice Ruth, 97
Jason Mark, 124
Judith Gail, 97, 123
Linda Jean, 97, 123
Lyle Arthur, 97
Michael John, 124
Shawn Matthew, 124
Vissers
Elmer, 161
Linn Ann, 161
Vollrath
Charlotte Margretha (3 Sep 1851 - 29 Oct 1920), 47
Vroman
Debra Lee, 115
George, 115
Wachsmuth
Bruce Allen, 112
Debbie Ann, 112, 133
Emil Albert (17 Jan 1885 - 31 Jan 1973), 85, 112
Howard James, 112, 133
James (1923 - 8 Oct 2008), 82
James Bruce, 82
John David, 133
Larry Gene, 112
Lee Allen, 133
Leo Paul, 112
Loretta Rose (15 Nov 1926 - 31 Mar 2008), 85
Lorna Jean, 112, 134
Index of Names
Paul Steven, 133
Waddle
Rebecca Gail, 105
Wagner
Angela Rita, 114
Ralph, 114
Sharon Marie, 163
Walker
Bernard Earl, 116
Dennis, 116
Tracey Lynn, 116
Trampas Michael, 116
Wallace
Dorothy, 160
Walter
Jeffrey Louis, 151
Louis C., 151
Terri Jean, 151
Waltermate
Roberta Lynn, 131
Wathke
Michael, 120
Roger, 120
Scott, 120
Weinberger
Deborah Jean, 122
Welch
DuWayne, 64
Wendling
Katharine (13 Feb 1867 - 25 Apr 1936), 141
Peter, 141
Wendt
Adolph H. (30 Jul 1911 - 4 May 1984), 93
Carol, 94, 120
Darren, 120
Dennis, 94, 120
Geraldine Joyce, 94, 120
John Fred (24 Apr 1878 - 18 Mar 1953), 93
Julie Renee, 120
Lisa Jean, 120
Werner
Mathilda Martha Lucy (28 Apr 1894 - 22 Feb 1986), 145
Wessel
Allan Theodore, 82, 112
Amanda Rose, 114
Friedrich Hermann ADOLPH (15 Oct 1867 - 12 Oct 1939), 78
HENRIETTE Friederike Charlotte (19 Oct 1864 - 8 Mar 1931), 58
Jonathan Thomas, 114
Laura Rose, 134
Lois Ann (29 Aug 1946 - 22 Jul 1989), 82
Scott Allan, 114, 134
Theodore Rudolph (28 Feb 1912 - 2 Oct 1967), 78
201

Wetzel
Maria, 6
Wickesberg
Edna (11 Nov 1903 - ), 157
Fred, 60
Herbert August (6 Sep 1899 - 5 Aug 1984), 60
Jean Ann, 60, 104
Wieberdink
Doris, 162
Williams
Emma Marie (28 Jul 1916 - 18 Sep 1987), 98
Roland H., 98
Williquette
Clarence (Pinky) (30 Mar 1897 - 15 Feb 1968), 145
Marie Erna, 146, 149
Wilson
Alice, 142
Winneke
Wilhelmina (Mina) (1801 - ), 13
Wippermann
Otto, 146
Verna Emily, 146
Wirtala
Diane (28 Feb 1946 - 17 Nov 1984), 120
Witmer
Clarence, 160
Clarence, 160
David, 160
Dorothy, 160
Margaret, 160
Melvin, 160
Witte
Branden Erich Witte, 152
Brian Erich, 152
Erich Edward Ernst, 147
Harvey Erich Walter, 147
Janice Ann, 148
Kristen Ellen, 152
Robert Erich, 148, 151
Wollenzien
Lorna, 111
Wolters
Anita, 157
Wood
James, 105
Wulf
\Father\, 59
\Mother\, 59
Debra Ann, 104, 129
Elizabeth, 104
Elmer Louis (14 Dec 1895 - 9 Jan 1992), 59
Index of Names
Lydia, 104
Margaret Kay, 60
Robert Louis, 60, 104
Susan, 104
Wunsch
Albert A., 147
Donald, 147, 151
George (6 Mar 1908 - 22 Jul 1949), 147
Lisa Ann, 151, 152
Young
Amanda Rose, 115
Kathrine Ann, 115
Wayne, 115
Zettler
David, 123
Lynzi Kay, 123
Robert, 123
Ziebell
Marlene Joy, 150
Zink
Allen Louis, 125
Louis Jr., 125
Nancy Marie, 125
202