Bette M. Johnson

F, b. 2 February 1923, d. 23 May 1983
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 June 1942As of 18 June 1942,her married name was Udelhofen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1923Bette M. Johnson was born on 2 February 1923 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage18 June 1942She married Kenneth Eugene Udelhofen, son of Harry Eugene Udelhofen and Gladys Margaret Reuter, on 18 June 1942 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death23 May 1983Bette M. Johnson died on 23 May 1983 at age 60.

Marcella Marie Flesch

F, b. 26 February 1928, d. 24 February 2019
Father*Edward Victor Flesch b. 1881, d. 1962
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Duve b. 1889, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 November 1946As of 12 November 1946,her married name was Udelhofen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1928Marcella Marie Flesch was born on 26 February 1928 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward Victor Flesch and Emma Elizabeth Duve.
Marriage12 November 1946Marcella Marie Flesch married Raymond J. Udelhofen, son of Thomas Harold Udelhofen and Gertrude E. Langkamp, on 12 November 1946.
Death24 February 2019Marcella Marie Flesch died on 24 February 2019 at age 90 Marcella M. Udelhofen, 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 24, 2019, with her family by her side. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Fr. John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the mass on Saturday at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Platteville Senior Center or to the Schools for Haiti Mission.

The youngest daughter of Edward and Emma (Duve) Flesch; she was born on February 26, 1928 in Potosi, Wisconsin. Marcella graduated from Potosi High School in 1945. One November 12, 1946, she married Raymond J. Udelhofen and they began their life together on his family farm in Cornelia, WI. They farmed for more than 36 years before moving to Platteville in 1982. Marcella loved playing card games of all sorts, as well as, playing cribbage and bingo. She also enjoyed trips to try her luck at various casinos both near and far. Among her hobbies were reading mystery novels, working jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and quilting for which her family were the beneficiaries of her creative talent.

In her later years, the causes and concerns of fellow senior citizens of the Platteville area became her passion. She was a regular attendant and active participant in the activities at the Platteville Senior Center. She served on and held various offices in both the Commission on Aging and the Senior Citizen’s Association for many years; advocating vigorously for the needs of the Platteville area seniors. She also served as a member on the Nutrition Council and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville.

Marcella was the mother of four children, Connie (Mike) Gehrke, Margaret (Gary) Klar, Thomas, and Dennis (Kathy) Udelhofen; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; five brothers; three sisters; son, Thomas; and daughter and son-in-law, Connie (Mike) Gehrke. Marcella is survived by son, Dennis (Kathy) Udelhofen, daughter Margaret (Gary) Klar; brother, Gerald (Nancy) Flesch; sister-in-law, Lillian Flesch; she is further survived by her grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Children of Marcella Marie Flesch and Raymond J. Udelhofen

Connie A. Udelhofen

F, b. 28 September 1947, d. 13 December 1998
Father*Raymond J. Udelhofen b. 30 Dec 1924, d. 11 May 1989
Mother*Marcella Marie Flesch b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Feb 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 October 1967As of 14 October 1967,her married name was Gehrke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 September 1947Connie A. Udelhofen was born on 28 September 1947.
She was the daughter of Raymond J. Udelhofen and Marcella Marie Flesch.
Marriage14 October 1967Connie A. Udelhofen married Michael C. Gehrke, son of Charles A. Gehrke and Delores C. Wilkinson, on 14 October 1967.
Death13 December 1998Connie A. Udelhofen died on 13 December 1998 at Wisconsin at age 51.

Michael C. Gehrke

M, b. 29 July 1945, d. 10 January 2005
Father*Charles A. Gehrke b. 7 Dec 1927, d. 2 Dec 1989
Mother*Delores C. Wilkinson b. 10 Jan 1925, d. 20 Mar 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael C. Gehrke was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1945Michael C. Gehrke was born on 29 July 1945 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles A. Gehrke and Delores C. Wilkinson.
Marriage14 October 1967Michael C. Gehrke married Connie A. Udelhofen, daughter of Raymond J. Udelhofen and Marcella Marie Flesch, on 14 October 1967.
Marriage6 October 2001Michael C. Gehrke married Patricia May Anderson, daughter of Joseph Anderson and Clara Jevanaker, on 6 October 2001 at Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Death10 January 2005Michael C. Gehrke died on 10 January 2005 at age 59 Michael "Mike" C. Gehrke, age 59, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Platteville, a son of the late Charles and Delores (Wilkenson) Gehrke. Mike served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Pat on Oct. 6, 2001, in Stoughton. Mike worked at MG&E for 37 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Pat of Stoughton; a son, Kevin (Paulette) Gehrke of Edgerton; a daughter, Lisa Kenyon of Stoughton; three step-children, Scott (Pam) Johnson of Stoughton, Peggy (Joe) Hanson of Stoughton, and Bobbi Jo (Duane) Hammersley of Stoughton; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Karen Udelhofen, Ron (Sue) Gehrke, Barb (Glen) Parden and Rick (Karen) Gehrke; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie; and a nephew, Craig Defloran. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton. Monsignor Gerard Healy will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Stoughton American Legion Post No. 59 Honor Guard. The family will greet friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at OLSON-HOLZHUTER-CRESS.

Thomas E. Udelhofen

M, b. 1952, d. 1952
Father*Raymond J. Udelhofen b. 30 Dec 1924, d. 11 May 1989
Mother*Marcella Marie Flesch b. 26 Feb 1928, d. 24 Feb 2019
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1952Thomas E. Udelhofen was born in 1952.
Death1952He died in 1952.
He was the son of Raymond J. Udelhofen and Marcella Marie Flesch.

Harold Udelhofen

M, b. 15 March 1918, d. 19 March 1990
Father*George Nicholas Udelhofen b. 11 Mar 1895, d. 13 Jul 1976
Mother*Theresa C. Langkamp b. 12 Jan 1892, d. 5 Mar 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1918Harold Udelhofen was born on 15 March 1918.
He was the son of George Nicholas Udelhofen and Theresa C. Langkamp.
Death19 March 1990Harold Udelhofen died on 19 March 1990 at age 72.

Robert Cecil Smith

M, b. 22 February 1922, d. 27 July 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1922Robert Cecil Smith was born on 22 February 1922.
Death27 July 1994He died on 27 July 1994 at age 72.