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Mary Virginia Fleischman

F, b. 1 October 1913, d. 21 January 1991

Father*

Edward M. Fleischman b. 19 Jun 1883, d. 18 May 1975

Mother*

Ida Esse Hevicon b. 23 Dec 1886, d. 7 May 1956

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Kirkpatrick.
Name Variation		Mary Virginia Fleischman was also known as Virginia.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kirkpatrick.

Name Variation

Mary Virginia Fleischman was also known as Virginia.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary Virginia Fleischman married (?) Kirkpatrick.
Birth	1 October 1913	Mary Virginia Fleischman was born on 1 October 1913 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Edward M. Fleischman and Ida Esse Hevicon.
Death	21 January 1991	Mary Virginia Fleischman died on 21 January 1991 at Los Angeles, California, at age 77.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Virginia Fleischman married (?) Kirkpatrick.

Birth

1 October 1913

Mary Virginia Fleischman was born on 1 October 1913 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Edward M. Fleischman and Ida Esse Hevicon.

Death

21 January 1991

Mary Virginia Fleischman died on 21 January 1991 at Los Angeles, California, at age 77.¹

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Dubuque, Iowa	Mary Virginia Fleischman was listed as a daughter in Edward M. Fleischman's household on the 1930 Census at Dubuque, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Dubuque, Iowa

Mary Virginia Fleischman was listed as a daughter in Edward M. Fleischman's household on the 1930 Census at Dubuque, Iowa.²

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Carl LeRoy Fritz

M, b. 3 September 1906, d. 27 July 1969

Father*

William Carl Fritz b. 14 Oct 1884, d. 16 Feb 1932

Mother*

Margaret E. Leindecker b. 12 Apr 1888, d. 27 Jul 1955

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Carl LeRoy Fritz married Evelyn A. Herbst.
Birth	3 September 1906	Carl LeRoy Fritz was born on 3 September 1906 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of William Carl Fritz and Margaret E. Leindecker.
Death	27 July 1969	Carl LeRoy Fritz died on 27 July 1969 at age 62 Carl L. Fritz, 62, of Fennimore, died Sunday apparently of a heart attack at Rice Lake, WI., while on vacation. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, WI., with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 P.M. Tuesday at the O'Rourke Funeral Home, Lancaster. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; three sons, Merrill and Marvin, both of Lancaster, and Milton of Fennimore; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Richard of Dickeyville, WI., and Mrs. Raymond Luhr of Prairie Du Sac, WI; two brothers, Jack of Lake Mills, WI., and Kenneth of Potosi, WI; and six grandchildren.
Burial	after 27 July 1969	He was buried after 27 July 1969 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Carl LeRoy Fritz married Evelyn A. Herbst.

Birth

3 September 1906

Carl LeRoy Fritz was born on 3 September 1906 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Carl Fritz and Margaret E. Leindecker.

Death

27 July 1969

Carl LeRoy Fritz died on 27 July 1969 at age 62 Carl L. Fritz, 62, of Fennimore, died Sunday apparently of a heart attack at Rice Lake, WI., while on vacation.
Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, WI., with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 P.M. Tuesday at the O'Rourke Funeral Home, Lancaster.
Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; three sons, Merrill and Marvin, both of Lancaster, and Milton of Fennimore; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Richard of Dickeyville, WI., and Mrs. Raymond Luhr of Prairie Du Sac, WI; two brothers, Jack of Lake Mills, WI., and Kenneth of Potosi, WI; and six grandchildren.

Burial

after 27 July 1969

He was buried after 27 July 1969 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 May 1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Carl LeRoy Fritz was listed as a son in William Carl Fritz's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
5 January 1920	North Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin	Carl LeRoy Fritz was listed as a son in William Carl Fritz's household on the 1920 Census at North Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 May 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Carl LeRoy Fritz was listed as a son in William Carl Fritz's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

5 January 1920

North Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin

Carl LeRoy Fritz was listed as a son in William Carl Fritz's household on the 1920 Census at North Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Carl LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn A. Herbst

Merrill E. Fritz b. 19 Dec 1928, d. 21 Mar 2016
Milton D. Fritz b. 21 Jun 1947, d. 17 Dec 2006

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 243.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED117. Dwelling 29.

Evelyn A. Herbst

F, b. 4 April 1907, d. 27 June 1986

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Fritz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fritz.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Evelyn A. Herbst obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Evelyn A. Herbst obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Evelyn A. Herbst married Carl LeRoy Fritz, son of William Carl Fritz and Margaret E. Leindecker.
Birth	4 April 1907	Evelyn A. Herbst was born on 4 April 1907 at Iowa.
Death	27 June 1986	She died on 27 June 1986 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 79.
Burial	after 27 June 1986	She was buried after 27 June 1986 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Evelyn A. Herbst married Carl LeRoy Fritz, son of William Carl Fritz and Margaret E. Leindecker.

Birth

4 April 1907

Evelyn A. Herbst was born on 4 April 1907 at Iowa.

Death

27 June 1986

She died on 27 June 1986 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 79.

Burial

after 27 June 1986

She was buried after 27 June 1986 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Evelyn A. Herbst and Carl LeRoy Fritz

Merrill E. Fritz b. 19 Dec 1928, d. 21 Mar 2016
Milton D. Fritz b. 21 Jun 1947, d. 17 Dec 2006

Merrill E. Fritz

M, b. 19 December 1928, d. 21 March 2016

Father*

Carl LeRoy Fritz b. 3 Sep 1906, d. 27 Jul 1969

Mother*

Evelyn A. Herbst b. 4 Apr 1907, d. 27 Jun 1986

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 December 1928	Merrill E. Fritz was born on 19 December 1928.
		He was the son of Carl LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn A. Herbst.
Death	21 March 2016	Merrill E. Fritz died on 21 March 2016 at age 87.
Burial	after 21 March 2016	He was buried after 21 March 2016 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 December 1928

Merrill E. Fritz was born on 19 December 1928.

He was the son of Carl LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn A. Herbst.

Death

21 March 2016

Merrill E. Fritz died on 21 March 2016 at age 87.

Burial

after 21 March 2016

He was buried after 21 March 2016 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Milton D. Fritz

M, b. 21 June 1947, d. 17 December 2006

Father*

Carl LeRoy Fritz b. 3 Sep 1906, d. 27 Jul 1969

Mother*

Evelyn A. Herbst b. 4 Apr 1907, d. 27 Jun 1986

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 June 1947	Milton D. Fritz was born on 21 June 1947 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Carl LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn A. Herbst.
Death	17 December 2006	Milton D. Fritz died on 17 December 2006 at age 59 Milton D. Fritz, age 59, of Platteville, formerly of Lancaster, died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on June 21, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Herbst) Fritz. He has been a resident at the Mand M Group Home in Platteville, since 1999. He enjoyed bowling, dancing and yard work. Survivors include his brothers, Merrill (LaVon) Fritz of Lancaster and Marvin (Anna) Fritz of Kendall; many nieces and nephews, Cheryl (David) Budworth of Ridgeway, Gale (Steve) Gillilan of Lancaster, Kevin (Rose) Fritz of Whitewater, John (Heather) Fritz and Tim (Angela) Fritz, all of Kendall, Annetta (Carson) Smith of Lancaster, Amy (Dan) Linneman of Stitzer and Angela (Jeff) Lochner of Madison; and many great nieces and nephews. Milton was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Lancaster, with Pastor David Froemming officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 June 1947

Milton D. Fritz was born on 21 June 1947 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Carl LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn A. Herbst.

Death

17 December 2006

Milton D. Fritz died on 17 December 2006 at age 59 Milton D. Fritz, age 59, of Platteville, formerly of Lancaster, died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born on June 21, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Herbst) Fritz. He has been a resident at the Mand M Group Home in Platteville, since 1999. He enjoyed bowling, dancing and yard work. Survivors include his brothers, Merrill (LaVon) Fritz of Lancaster and Marvin (Anna) Fritz of Kendall; many nieces and nephews, Cheryl (David) Budworth of Ridgeway, Gale (Steve) Gillilan of Lancaster, Kevin (Rose) Fritz of Whitewater, John (Heather) Fritz and Tim (Angela) Fritz, all of Kendall, Annetta (Carson) Smith of Lancaster, Amy (Dan) Linneman of Stitzer and Angela (Jeff) Lochner of Madison; and many great nieces and nephews. Milton was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Lancaster, with Pastor David Froemming officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Delvan Matthias Timmerman

M, b. 24 August 1909, d. 27 December 1977

Father*

Peter Jacob Timmerman b. 26 Jan 1882, d. 7 Oct 1960

Mother*

Rosanne Hauser b. 18 Jan 1887, d. 20 Sep 1951

Delvan M Timmerman 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Delvan Matthias Timmerman was also known as Delvin.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Delvan Matthias Timmerman was also known as Delvin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Delvan Matthias Timmerman married Irene C. Wiederholt, daughter of John B. Wiederholt and Elizabeth M. Weber.
Birth	24 August 1909	Delvan Matthias Timmerman was born on 24 August 1909 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Peter Jacob Timmerman and Rosanne Hauser.
Death	27 December 1977	Delvan Matthias Timmerman died on 27 December 1977 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 68 Delvan M Timmerman obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 28, 1977 - Delvan M Timmerman obituary
Burial	after 27 December 1977	He was buried after 27 December 1977 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Delvan Matthias Timmerman married Irene C. Wiederholt, daughter of John B. Wiederholt and Elizabeth M. Weber.

Birth

24 August 1909

Delvan Matthias Timmerman was born on 24 August 1909 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Peter Jacob Timmerman and Rosanne Hauser.

Death

27 December 1977

Delvan Matthias Timmerman died on 27 December 1977 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 68 Delvan M Timmerman obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 28, 1977 - Delvan M Timmerman obituary

Burial

after 27 December 1977

He was buried after 27 December 1977 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Grant, Wisconsin	Delvan Matthias Timmerman was listed as a son in Peter Jacob Timmerman's household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Grant, Wisconsin

Delvan Matthias Timmerman was listed as a son in Peter Jacob Timmerman's household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Delvan Matthias Timmerman and Irene C. Wiederholt

Anita Timmerman
Jeanette Timmerman
Mary Ann Timmerman
Eldred J. Timmerman+ b. 11 Apr 1933, d. 5 Oct 2024

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Alois Adolph Patzner

M, b. 17 June 1876, d. 23 December 1937

Father*

Charles Patzner b. Oct 1830, d. 28 Feb 1918

Mother*

Beata Barnidit b. 27 Oct 1834, d. 27 Oct 1916

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Alvis A.
Name Variation		Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Aloysius.
Name Variation		Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Alaxise.
Name Variation		Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Aloys.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Alvis A.

Name Variation

Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Aloysius.

Name Variation

Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Alaxise.

Name Variation

Alois Adolph Patzner was also known as Aloys.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 June 1876	Alois Adolph Patzner was born on 17 June 1876 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Charles Patzner and Beata Barnidit.
Marriage	circa 1904	Alois Adolph Patzner married Tina B. Pluemer, daughter of Frank Joseph Pluemer and Wilhelmina Ames, circa 1904.
Death	23 December 1937	Alois Adolph Patzner died on 23 December 1937 at age 61.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 June 1876

Alois Adolph Patzner was born on 17 June 1876 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Patzner and Beata Barnidit.

Marriage

circa 1904

Alois Adolph Patzner married Tina B. Pluemer, daughter of Frank Joseph Pluemer and Wilhelmina Ames, circa 1904.

Death

23 December 1937

Alois Adolph Patzner died on 23 December 1937 at age 61.

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as a son in Charles Patzner's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1 June 1900	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as a son in Charles Patzner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²
3 May 1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, living next door to Charles Patzner.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as a son in Charles Patzner's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as a son in Charles Patzner's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

3 May 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Alois Adolph Patzner was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, living next door to Charles Patzner.³

Date	Location	Description
12 September 1918	World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin	On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

12 September 1918

World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer

Magdalen W. Patzner b. 16 Nov 1904, d. 17 Sep 1997
Raymond Joseph Patzner+ b. 24 Mar 1907, d. 7 Mar 1992
Norbert Patzner b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 13 Apr 1912
Sister Florentine Patzner b. c 1914
Alfred Adolph Patzner b. 1 Oct 1915, d. 15 Jul 1983
Mellitus V. Patzner b. 20 Mar 1919, d. 17 Nov 2003

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 354C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 99.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 205.

Tina B. Pluemer

F, b. 14 October 1878, d. 14 March 1960

Father*

Frank Joseph Pluemer b. 29 Jun 1853, d. 23 Feb 1886

Mother*

Wilhelmina Ames b. Jun 1858, d. a 1925

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Christiana.
Name Variation		Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Tena.
Name Variation		Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Christina.
Name Variation		Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Mary Christiana.
Married Name	circa 1904	As of circa 1904,her married name was Patzner.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Christiana.

Name Variation

Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Tena.

Name Variation

Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Christina.

Name Variation

Tina B. Pluemer was also known as Mary Christiana.

Married Name

circa 1904

As of circa 1904,her married name was Patzner.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 October 1878	Tina B. Pluemer was born on 14 October 1878 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Frank Joseph Pluemer and Wilhelmina Ames.
Marriage	circa 1904	Tina B. Pluemer married Alois Adolph Patzner, son of Charles Patzner and Beata Barnidit, circa 1904.
Death	14 March 1960	Tina B. Pluemer died on 14 March 1960 at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 October 1878

Tina B. Pluemer was born on 14 October 1878 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frank Joseph Pluemer and Wilhelmina Ames.

Marriage

circa 1904

Tina B. Pluemer married Alois Adolph Patzner, son of Charles Patzner and Beata Barnidit, circa 1904.

Death

14 March 1960

Tina B. Pluemer died on 14 March 1960 at age 81.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Tina B. Pluemer was listed as a daughter in Frank Joseph Pluemer's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1 June 1900	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Tina B. Pluemer was listed as a daughter in Wilhelmina Ames's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²
3 May 1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Tina B. Pluemer was listed as wife in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.³

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Tina B. Pluemer was listed as a daughter in Frank Joseph Pluemer's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Tina B. Pluemer was listed as a daughter in Wilhelmina Ames's household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

3 May 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Tina B. Pluemer was listed as wife in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.³

Date	Location	Description
1910		Tina B. Pluemer had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Date

Location

Description

1910

Tina B. Pluemer had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Tina B. Pluemer and Alois Adolph Patzner

Magdalen W. Patzner b. 16 Nov 1904, d. 17 Sep 1997
Raymond Joseph Patzner+ b. 24 Mar 1907, d. 7 Mar 1992
Norbert Patzner b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 13 Apr 1912
Sister Florentine Patzner b. c 1914
Alfred Adolph Patzner b. 1 Oct 1915, d. 15 Jul 1983
Mellitus V. Patzner b. 20 Mar 1919, d. 17 Nov 2003

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 352D.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 101.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 205.

Mellitus V. Patzner

M, b. 20 March 1919, d. 17 November 2003

Father*

Alois Adolph Patzner b. 17 Jun 1876, d. 23 Dec 1937

Mother*

Tina B. Pluemer b. 14 Oct 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mellitus V. Patzner was also known as Mellitus Pat.
Name Variation		Mellitus V. Patzner was also known as Pat.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mellitus V. Patzner was also known as Mellitus Pat.

Name Variation

Mellitus V. Patzner was also known as Pat.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Mellitus V. Patzner obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Mellitus V. Patzner obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 March 1919	Mellitus V. Patzner was born on 20 March 1919 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.
Death	17 November 2003	Mellitus V. Patzner died on 17 November 2003 at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 March 1919

Mellitus V. Patzner was born on 20 March 1919 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Death

17 November 2003

Mellitus V. Patzner died on 17 November 2003 at age 84.

Sister Florentine Patzner

F, b. circa 1914

Father*

Alois Adolph Patzner b. 17 Jun 1876, d. 23 Dec 1937

Mother*

Tina B. Pluemer b. 14 Oct 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1914	Sister Florentine Patzner was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1914

Sister Florentine Patzner was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Alfred Adolph Patzner

M, b. 1 October 1915, d. 15 July 1983

Father*

Alois Adolph Patzner b. 17 Jun 1876, d. 23 Dec 1937

Mother*

Tina B. Pluemer b. 14 Oct 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Alfred Adolph Patzner obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Alfred Adolph Patzner obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Alfred Adolph Patzner married Alberta M. Seng, daughter of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.
Birth	1 October 1915	Alfred Adolph Patzner was born on 1 October 1915 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.
Death	15 July 1983	Alfred Adolph Patzner died on 15 July 1983 at age 67.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Alfred Adolph Patzner married Alberta M. Seng, daughter of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.

Birth

1 October 1915

Alfred Adolph Patzner was born on 1 October 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Death

15 July 1983

Alfred Adolph Patzner died on 15 July 1983 at age 67.

Norbert Patzner

M, b. 5 August 1909, d. 13 April 1912

Father*

Alois Adolph Patzner b. 17 Jun 1876, d. 23 Dec 1937

Mother*

Tina B. Pluemer b. 14 Oct 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 August 1909	Norbert Patzner was born on 5 August 1909 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.
Death	13 April 1912	Norbert Patzner died on 13 April 1912 at age 2.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 August 1909

Norbert Patzner was born on 5 August 1909 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Death

13 April 1912

Norbert Patzner died on 13 April 1912 at age 2.

Census Date	Location	Description
3 May 1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Norbert Patzner was listed as a son in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 May 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Norbert Patzner was listed as a son in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 205.

Raymond Joseph Patzner

M, b. 24 March 1907, d. 7 March 1992

Father*

Alois Adolph Patzner b. 17 Jun 1876, d. 23 Dec 1937

Mother*

Tina B. Pluemer b. 14 Oct 1878, d. 14 Mar 1960

Raymond Patzner 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Raymond Joseph Patzner was also known as Ray.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raymond Joseph Patzner was also known as Ray.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 March 1907	Raymond Joseph Patzner was born on 24 March 1907 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.
Marriage	18 January 1927	Raymond Joseph Patzner married Clarissa E. Althaus, daughter of Valentine Althaus and Theresa Flogel, on 18 January 1927 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	7 March 1992	Raymond Joseph Patzner died on 7 March 1992 at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 March 1907

Raymond Joseph Patzner was born on 24 March 1907 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Alois Adolph Patzner and Tina B. Pluemer.

Marriage

18 January 1927

Raymond Joseph Patzner married Clarissa E. Althaus, daughter of Valentine Althaus and Theresa Flogel, on 18 January 1927 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

7 March 1992

Raymond Joseph Patzner died on 7 March 1992 at age 84.

Census Date	Location	Description
3 May 1910	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Raymond Joseph Patzner was listed as a son in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 May 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Raymond Joseph Patzner was listed as a son in Alois Adolph Patzner's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Charles Patzner.¹

Date	Location	Description
January 1977		In January 1977 50th wedding anniversary of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 16, 1977 - 50th wedding anniversary of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner

Date

Location

Description

January 1977

In January 1977 50th wedding anniversary of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 16, 1977 - 50th wedding anniversary of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner

Children of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus

Betty Patzner+ b. 4 Mar 1929, d. 22 Apr 2019
Merlin Alfred Patzner+ b. 21 Jul 1933, d. 2 Sep 2023

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 205.

Jerry E. Udelhofen

M, b. 30 May 1933, d. 19 July 2019

Father*

Bernard Orin Udelhofen b. 30 Mar 1909, d. Dec 1985

Mother*

Anita Nida McReynolds b. 1912, d. 2002

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 May 1933	Jerry E. Udelhofen was born on 30 May 1933 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.
Marriage	14 May 1957	Jerry E. Udelhofen married Mary Lou Kieler, daughter of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp, on 14 May 1957 Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 15, 1957 - Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement
Death	19 July 2019	Jerry E. Udelhofen died on 19 July 2019 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 86.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 May 1933

Jerry E. Udelhofen was born on 30 May 1933 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.

Marriage

14 May 1957

Jerry E. Udelhofen married Mary Lou Kieler, daughter of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp, on 14 May 1957 Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 15, 1957 - Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement

Death

19 July 2019

Jerry E. Udelhofen died on 19 July 2019 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 86.

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin	Jerry E. Udelhofen was listed as a son in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin

Jerry E. Udelhofen was listed as a son in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Mary Lou Kieler

F, b. 21 November 1938, d. 18 April 2023

Father*

John Florian Kieler b. 2 Dec 1913, d. 28 Dec 1982

Mother*

Margaret Mary Averkamp b. 7 Sep 1917, d. 31 Jan 1994

Mary Lou (Kieler) Udelhofen

Mrs Jerry E Udelhofen (Mary Lou Kieler)1957

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	14 May 1957	As of 14 May 1957,her married name was Udelhofen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 May 1957

As of 14 May 1957,her married name was Udelhofen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 November 1938

Mary Lou Kieler was born on 21 November 1938 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp.

Marriage

14 May 1957

Mary Lou Kieler married Jerry E. Udelhofen, son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds, on 14 May 1957 Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 15, 1957 - Mary Lou Kieler and Jerry E Udelhofen wedding announcement

Death

18 April 2023

Mary Lou Kieler died on 18 April 2023 at age 84 Mary Lou Udelhofen, 84, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Andrew Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin, with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Mary Lou was born on November 21, 1938, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Margaret (Averkamp) Kieler. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Dubuque, Iowa. Mary Lou was united in marriage to Jerry Udelhofen on May 14, 1957, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2019.

Mary Lou and Jerry worked hard on their dairy farm, while raising their children. Later on, Mary Lou and her sister, Nancy, took over Kieler’s Store and worked there for several years, until Mary Lou’s retirement. Mary Lou loved playing the piano for family at social gatherings. Mary Lou made friends wherever she went, and enjoyed traveling to St. Germain with family and friends. She loved going to all of her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. Everyone knew Mary Lou to be humble, selfless and kind to all.

Mary Lou is survived by a daughter, Gina (fiancé, Mike Wieland) Udelhofen, Potosi; two sons, John (Angie) Udelhofen and Pat (Wendy) Udelhofen, both of Potosi; a sister, Nancy Ames, Potosi; nine grandchildren, Markus (Nakila), Mitch, Nick, and Rachel (fiancé, Chase Wiggins) Reuter, Kristen and Andrew Udelhofen, and Alex, Ben, and Sam Udelhofen; four great-grandchildren, Lila, Deacon, Kaleb and Hazie; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

John Florian Kieler

M, b. 2 December 1913, d. 28 December 1982

Father*

Lawrence Kieler b. 25 Dec 1874, d. 30 Apr 1925

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Kunkel b. 31 Dec 1886, d. 26 Jan 1954

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 December 1913

John Florian Kieler was born on 2 December 1913 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Lawrence Kieler and Mary Elizabeth Kunkel.

Marriage

15 June 1937

John Florian Kieler married Margaret Mary Averkamp, daughter of Frank X. Averkamp and Kathryn M. Schroeder, on 15 June 1937.

Death

28 December 1982

John Florian Kieler died on 28 December 1982 at Wisconsin at age 69.

Burial

after 28 December 1982

He was buried after 28 December 1982 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

John Florian Kieler was listed as a son in Mary Elizabeth Kunkel's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to her brother-in-law Charles Kieler.¹

Date

Location

Description

1940

In 1940 Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade.

Children of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp

Mary Lou Kieler+ b. 21 Nov 1938, d. 18 Apr 2023
Nancy Elizabeth Kieler+ b. 22 Mar 1941, d. 14 Jun 2023

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Margaret Mary Averkamp

F, b. 7 September 1917, d. 31 January 1994

Father*

Frank X. Averkamp b. 16 Mar 1876, d. 1 Jan 1960

Mother*

Kathryn M. Schroeder b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 29 Aug 1958

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

15 June 1937

As of 15 June 1937,her married name was Kieler.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1917

Margaret Mary Averkamp was born on 7 September 1917.

She was the daughter of Frank X. Averkamp and Kathryn M. Schroeder.

Marriage

15 June 1937

Margaret Mary Averkamp married John Florian Kieler, son of Lawrence Kieler and Mary Elizabeth Kunkel, on 15 June 1937.

Death

31 January 1994

Margaret Mary Averkamp died on 31 January 1994 at age 76 Margaret M. Kieler, 76, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died at 6:15 p.m., Monday, January 31, 1994, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 3, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there was a scripture wake service at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, February 4, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, and burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kieler was survived by two daughters, Mary Lou (Jerry) Udelhofen, of Platteville, Wis., and Nancy (Jerry) Ames, of Potosi, Wis; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Snyder, of Cuba City, Wis., Bertha (Dick) McMahon, of Lancaster, Wis., and Clotilda (Irvin) Muller, of Kieler, Wis; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Francis Averkamp and Aloysius Averkamp; and two sisters, Rita Udelhofen and Mary Averkamp.

Children of Margaret Mary Averkamp and John Florian Kieler

Mary Lou Kieler+ b. 21 Nov 1938, d. 18 Apr 2023
Nancy Elizabeth Kieler+ b. 22 Mar 1941, d. 14 Jun 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Kieler

F, b. 22 March 1941, d. 14 June 2023

Father*

John Florian Kieler b. 2 Dec 1913, d. 28 Dec 1982

Mother*

Margaret Mary Averkamp b. 7 Sep 1917, d. 31 Jan 1994

Nancy Elizabeth (Kieler) Ames

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 April 1960

As of 20 April 1960,her married name was Ames.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 March 1941

Nancy Elizabeth Kieler was born on 22 March 1941.

She was the daughter of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp.

Marriage

20 April 1960

Nancy Elizabeth Kieler married Gerald Andrew Ames on 20 April 1960.

Death

14 June 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Kieler died on 14 June 2023 at age 82 Nancy E. Ames, 82, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at St. Andrew Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at St. Andrew Church where there will be a parish scripture service at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Monday at the church prior to the service. Interment will be in St. Andrew Cemetery. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Nancy was born March 22, 1941 above Kieler’s Store in Dickeyville, WI, the daughter of John and Margaret (Averkamp) Kieler. She grew up there with her sister, Mary Lou, and eventually co-owned and operated the store with her for 20 years before selling it to Nancy’s daughter, Christy, in 2004. Mom was still working there three days a week.

She married the love of her life, Jerry A. Ames, on April 20, 1960 at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville. Nancy and Jerry moved from Dickeyville in 1973 after purchasing a farm near Burton, WI. Besides farming, running the store, and raising their five children, Mom and Dad managed the Grant River Recreation Area for many, many years.

Nancy loved playing cards, reading, fishing, and boating on the Mississippi. She enjoyed many trips on house boats, vacations in St. Germain, Alaska, Cozumel, Florida, Oklahoma, and Lake of the Ozarks. Nancy was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and loved Brett Favre dearly, as witnessed by her “Wall of Favre” newspaper clippings at the store. She also had many fun years bowling with her Fakowie tribe teammates at Fireball Lanes. She will always be remembered for her delicious fried chicken which was frequently requested for family gatherings. But most of all, Mom loved and cherished spending time with her family. She was extremely loved and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her five children, Christy (Porter) Wagner, Dickeyville, WI, Philip (Debbie) Ames, Hollandale, WI, Scott (Tammy) Ames, Streamwood, IL, Kari Sue (Mark) Frederick, Cuba City, WI, and Alan (Julie) Ames, Potosi, WI; 12 grandchildren, Angela (Erik) Oleson, Makila (Brandon) Willger, Stephanie (Mike) Nihles, Paul Frederick, Anna (Jacob) Brox, John Frederick, Kyle Frederick, Nathan Ames, Abigail Ames, Kieler Ames, Austin Ames, and Amber Ames; 12 great-grandchildren, Eli and Kiera Oleson, Nolan, Wagner, Charlotte, and Zane Willger, Braxton, Aubree, Chloe, and Drew Nihles, Emma Brox, and Madelyn Ames; sister-in-law, Janet Dempsey; brothers-in-law, Larry Ames and Gene (Barb) Ames; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry; sister, Mary Lou (Jerry) Udelhofen; sisters-in-law, Gloria (Joe Winkler, Floyd Curtis) Curtis and Judy Ames; brother-in-law, Dick Dempsey; and her furry best friends, Woofer and Oreo (Diddy).

Gerald Andrew Ames

M, b. 23 July 1939, d. 31 March 2016

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Gerald Andrew Ames was also known as Jerry A.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 July 1939

Gerald Andrew Ames was born on 23 July 1939 at Michigan.

Marriage

20 April 1960

He married Nancy Elizabeth Kieler, daughter of John Florian Kieler and Margaret Mary Averkamp, on 20 April 1960.

Death

31 March 2016

Gerald Andrew Ames died on 31 March 2016 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76.

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.

M, b. 7 May 1834, d. 29 November 1915

Father*

Johann Gottfried Kreiser b. 20 Jul 1804, d. a 1880

Mother*

Eva Maria Fehrle b. 9 May 1809, d. a 1880

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was also known as J. C.

Name Variation

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was also known as Kreÿser.

Name Variation

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was also known as Jacob Christian.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 May 1834

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was born on 7 May 1834 at Brackenheim, Württemberg, Germany.

He was the son of Johann Gottfried Kreiser and Eva Maria Fehrle.

Baptism

11 May 1834

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was baptized on 11 May 1834 at Evangelisch, Botenheim, Neckarkreis, Wuerttemberg, Germany.

Marriage

28 November 1854

He married Margaret Schambauch on 28 November 1854 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

29 November 1915

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. died on 29 November 1915 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 Jacob Christian Kreiser death notice.

Platteville Witness (Platteville, Wisconsin) 15 Dec 1915 - Jacob Christian Kreiser death notice

Burial

after 29 November 1915

He was buried after 29 November 1915 at British Hollow Cemetery, Rockville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1840

Western Division, Grant, Wisconsin Territory

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. is counted on the census of 1840 in the household of Johann Gottfried Kreiser at Western Division, Grant, Wisconsin Territory; also includes one male age 50-60.

6 September 1850

District 24, Grant, Wisconsin

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was listed in Johann Gottfried Kreiser's household on the 1850 Census at District 24, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

22 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, living next door to Godfrey Krizer (Kreiser).²

2 July 1870

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

20 June 1895

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, reported 2 males and 2 females in household; 2 born in Germany and 2 in the U.S.

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

1 June 1905

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶

26 April 1910

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

Date

Location

Description

Included in Family table of Johann Gottfried Kreiser - Wurttemberg, Germany.

31 October 1838

Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. immigrated with Johann Gottfried Kreiser and Eva Maria Fehrle on 31 October 1838; also reported as 1837; Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany, Port of Arrival: New York, New York, Ship Name: Venus.

Children of Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. and Margaret Schambauch

Henry Godfrey Kreiser+ b. 21 Dec 1855, d. 23 Jan 1940
Eva Kreiser b. c 1858, d. 1862
Frank P. Kreiser+ b. 1863, d. 1946
Christian Kreiser b. Oct 1863
Eva Kreiser b. Dec 1868
Fredericka Margaret Kreiser+ b. 29 Jan 1869, d. 17 Jul 1965
Sarah Sophia Kreiser+ b. Aug 1871, d. Jun 1949

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 58. Dwelling 823.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 406.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29. Dwelling 209.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 351B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 206.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 30.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 139.

Margaret Schambauch

F, b. 10 May 1832, d. 11 July 1909

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1850

As of before 1850,her married name was Peter.

Married Name

28 November 1854

As of 28 November 1854,her married name was Kreiser.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 May 1832

Margaret Schambauch was born on 10 May 1832 at Germany also reported as 03 May 1832.

Marriage

before 1850

She married (?) Peter before 1850.

Marriage

28 November 1854

Margaret Schambauch married Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr., son of Johann Gottfried Kreiser and Eva Maria Fehrle, on 28 November 1854 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

11 July 1909

Margaret Schambauch died on 11 July 1909 at age 77 also reported as 15 Jul 1909.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1860

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch was listed in Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Godfrey Krizer (Kreiser.)¹

2 July 1870

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch was listed in Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch was listed as wife in Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.³

20 June 1895

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; reported 2 males and 2 females in household; 2 born in Germany and 2 in the U.S.

1 June 1900

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch was listed as wife in Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴

1 June 1905

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Schambauch is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr. at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

Date	Location	Description
1846		Margaret Schambauch immigrated in 1846.
1900		She had 9 with 7 living in 1900 children.

Child of Margaret Schambauch and (?) Peter

Catherine Peter+ b. 10 Sep 1850, d. 16 Jan 1911

Children of Margaret Schambauch and Christian Jacob Kreiser Sr.

Henry Godfrey Kreiser+ b. 21 Dec 1855, d. 23 Jan 1940
Eva Kreiser b. c 1858, d. 1862
Frank P. Kreiser+ b. 1863, d. 1946
Christian Kreiser b. Oct 1863
Eva Kreiser b. Dec 1868
Fredericka Margaret Kreiser+ b. 29 Jan 1869, d. 17 Jul 1965
Sarah Sophia Kreiser+ b. Aug 1871, d. Jun 1949

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 406.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29. Dwelling 209.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 351B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED51. Dwelling 206.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 30.

Henry Gunkel

M, b. 3 December 1851, d. 10 October 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1851

Henry Gunkel was born on 3 December 1851 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany.

Marriage

9 October 1875

He married Mary F. Veareck on 9 October 1875 at Madison, Illinois.

Death

10 October 1928

Henry Gunkel died on 10 October 1928 at age 76.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Henry Gunkel was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.²

1910

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.³

15 January 1920

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.⁴

Date

Location

Description

1853

Henry Gunkel immigrated in 1853.

Children of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck

John Henry Gunkel b. 1 Oct 1876, d. 22 Jul 1957
Henry Gunkel Jr. b. c 1879
Christian Gunkel b. Sep 1884
Katie Gunkel b. Jan 1887
Caroline Gunkel b. Jul 1889
George G. Gunkel b. 20 Jan 1892, d. 14 Dec 1969
Marie Gunkel b. 1894
Earnest W. Gunkel b. 9 May 1897, d. Dec 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0233 Page Number 246A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0035; Image: 230; FHL Number: 1374323.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46. Dwelling 508.

Mary F. Veareck

F, b. 1 November 1856, d. 11 December 1928

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary F. Veareck was also known as Vieregge.

Married Name

9 October 1875

As of 9 October 1875,her married name was Gunkel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1856

Mary F. Veareck was born on 1 November 1856 at Missouri also reported as Illinois.

Marriage

9 October 1875

She married Henry Gunkel on 9 October 1875 at Madison, Illinois.

Death

11 December 1928

Mary F. Veareck died on 11 December 1928 at age 72.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Mary F. Veareck was listed as wife in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1880 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Mary F. Veareck was listed as wife in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.²

1910

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

Mary F. Veareck was listed as wife in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.³

15 January 1920

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

Mary F. Veareck was listed as wife in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1920 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.⁴

Date	Location	Description
1900		Mary F. Veareck had 10 with 8 living in 1900 children.
1910		She had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary F. Veareck and Henry Gunkel

John Henry Gunkel b. 1 Oct 1876, d. 22 Jul 1957
Henry Gunkel Jr. b. c 1879
Christian Gunkel b. Sep 1884
Katie Gunkel b. Jan 1887
Caroline Gunkel b. Jul 1889
George G. Gunkel b. 20 Jan 1892, d. 14 Dec 1969
Marie Gunkel b. 1894
Earnest W. Gunkel b. 9 May 1897, d. Dec 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0233 Page Number 246A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0035; Image: 230; FHL Number: 1374323.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46. Dwelling 508.

Christian Gunkel

M, b. September 1884

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1884

Christian Gunkel was born in September 1884 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Christian Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

1910

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

Christian Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0035; Image: 230; FHL Number: 1374323.

Katie Gunkel

F, b. January 1887

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1887

Katie Gunkel was born in January 1887 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Katie Gunkel was listed as a daughter in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.

Caroline Gunkel

F, b. July 1889

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1889

Caroline Gunkel was born in July 1889 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Caroline Gunkel was listed as a daughter in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.

George G. Gunkel

M, b. 20 January 1892, d. 14 December 1969

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1892

George G. Gunkel was born on 20 January 1892 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Death

14 December 1969

George G. Gunkel died on 14 December 1969 at age 77.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

George G. Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

1910

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

George G. Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0035; Image: 230; FHL Number: 1374323.

Marie Gunkel

F, b. 1894

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marie Gunkel was also known as Maggie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1894

Marie Gunkel was born in 1894 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Marie Gunkel was listed as a daughter in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1900 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

1910

Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois

Marie Gunkel was listed as a daughter in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1910 Census at Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 37.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Collinsville Ward 5, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0035; Image: 230; FHL Number: 1374323.

John Henry Gunkel

M, b. 1 October 1876, d. 22 July 1957

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 October 1876

John Henry Gunkel was born on 1 October 1876 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Marriage

7 February 1900

John Henry Gunkel married Mary S. Guservelle on 7 February 1900 at Madison, Illinois.

Death

22 July 1957

John Henry Gunkel died on 22 July 1957 at age 80.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

John Henry Gunkel was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1880 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0233 Page Number 246A.

Henry Gunkel Jr.

M, b. circa 1879

Father*

Henry Gunkel b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 10 Oct 1928

Mother*

Mary F. Veareck b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 11 Dec 1928

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1879

Henry Gunkel Jr. was born circa 1879 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Gunkel and Mary F. Veareck.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Henry Gunkel Jr. was listed as a son in Henry Gunkel's household on the 1880 Census at Hamel, Madison, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0233 Page Number 246A.

Dee Francis Bogue

M, b. 1 November 1892, d. 6 December 1968

Father*

John W. Bogue b. Apr 1865

Mother*

Myrtle A. Kearney b. Apr 1867

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dee Francis Bogue was also known as Frances.

Name Variation

Dee Francis Bogue was also known as Dee Frances.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1892

Dee Francis Bogue was born on 1 November 1892 at Savanna, Carroll, Illinois, also reported as Nov 1891.

He was the son of John W. Bogue and Myrtle A. Kearney.

Marriage

circa 1918

Dee Francis Bogue married Marjorie Burke, daughter of James E. Burke and Elizabeth McCauley, circa 1918.

Death

6 December 1968

Dee Francis Bogue died on 6 December 1968 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1900

Savanna, Carroll, Illinois

Dee Francis Bogue was listed as a son in John W. Bogue's household on the 1900 Census at Savanna, Carroll, Illinois.¹

1910

Township 4, Rogers, Oklahoma

Dee Francis Bogue was listed as a son in John W. Bogue's household on the 1910 Census at Township 4, Rogers, Oklahoma.²

15 January 1920

Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa

Dee Francis Bogue was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.³

Date

Location

Description

25 May 1917

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

On 25 May 1917 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, World War I Draft Registration.

Bogue, Dee Francis - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Dee Francis Bogue and Marjorie Burke

Marian Elizabeth Bogue+ b. 25 Oct 1918, d. 17 Mar 1991
Kathleen Patricia Bogue b. 9 Apr 1920, d. 19 May 2006
Rosemary Francis Bogue b. 15 Aug 1921, d. 4 Sep 1981
Phyllis Helen Bogue b. 2 Aug 1924, d. 27 Mar 1984

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 27.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 200.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED144. Dwelling 340.

Marjorie Burke

F, b. 24 April 1891, d. 6 March 1968

Father*

James E. Burke

Mother*

Elizabeth McCauley

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1918

As of circa 1918,her married name was Bogue.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 April 1891

Marjorie Burke was born on 24 April 1891 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of James E. Burke and Elizabeth McCauley.

Marriage

circa 1918

Marjorie Burke married Dee Francis Bogue, son of John W. Bogue and Myrtle A. Kearney, circa 1918.

Death

6 March 1968

Marjorie Burke died on 6 March 1968 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76.

Census Date

Location

Description

15 January 1920

Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa

Marjorie Burke was listed as wife in Dee Francis Bogue's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Children of Marjorie Burke and Dee Francis Bogue

Marian Elizabeth Bogue+ b. 25 Oct 1918, d. 17 Mar 1991
Kathleen Patricia Bogue b. 9 Apr 1920, d. 19 May 2006
Rosemary Francis Bogue b. 15 Aug 1921, d. 4 Sep 1981
Phyllis Helen Bogue b. 2 Aug 1924, d. 27 Mar 1984

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED144. Dwelling 340.

Rosemary Francis Bogue

F, b. 15 August 1921, d. 4 September 1981

Father*

Dee Francis Bogue b. 1 Nov 1892, d. 6 Dec 1968

Mother*

Marjorie Burke b. 24 Apr 1891, d. 6 Mar 1968

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 August 1921

Rosemary Francis Bogue was born on 15 August 1921 at Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Dee Francis Bogue and Marjorie Burke.

Death

4 September 1981

Rosemary Francis Bogue died on 4 September 1981 at age 60.

Phyllis Helen Bogue

F, b. 2 August 1924, d. 27 March 1984

Father*

Dee Francis Bogue b. 1 Nov 1892, d. 6 Dec 1968

Mother*

Marjorie Burke b. 24 Apr 1891, d. 6 Mar 1968

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 August 1924

Phyllis Helen Bogue was born on 2 August 1924 at Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Dee Francis Bogue and Marjorie Burke.

Death

27 March 1984

Phyllis Helen Bogue died on 27 March 1984 at age 59.

Kathleen Patricia Bogue

F, b. 9 April 1920, d. 19 May 2006

Father*

Dee Francis Bogue b. 1 Nov 1892, d. 6 Dec 1968

Mother*

Marjorie Burke b. 24 Apr 1891, d. 6 Mar 1968

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Kathleen Patricia Bogue was also known as Kay.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Kathleen Patricia Bogue obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 April 1920

Kathleen Patricia Bogue was born on 9 April 1920 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Dee Francis Bogue and Marjorie Burke.

Death

19 May 2006

Kathleen Patricia Bogue died on 19 May 2006 at age 86 Name: Kathleen P. Kay Bogue, age 86
Address: Orchard Manor, Lancaster, WI
Formerly: 1958 Carter Rd., Dubuque, Iowa
Time, day, and date of death: 5:41 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2006
Place and cause of death: Orchard Manor, Lancaster, WI, after a brief illness.
Services: Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at St. Anthonys Church at 10:30 a.m..
Burial: Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2006 at Behrs.
Rosary or wake service: The Parish wake service will be said at 6:30 p.m., Monday at Behrs.
Date and place of birth: Kay was born on April 9, 1920 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Dee and Marjorie (Burke) Bogue.
Brief personal information: Kay was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works as a computer operator for 32 years until her retirement in 1981. She enjoyed vacationing every year, fishing and swimming with her nephew Mike (Jan) McClain, great nephew Randy and great nieces Tammy and Jenny. In her spare time Kay enjoyed reading and sports. She was a member of St. Anthonys Church in Dubuque.
Survivors: 1 Sister: M. Theresa (Jim) Hunstad, Davenport, Iowa
6 Nieces and Nephews.
Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Great Grand Nieces and Great Grand Nephews.
Preceded in death by: Her parents, 3 Sisters, Marian (LeRoy) McClain, Rosemary Bogue and Phyllis Bogue.

Date

Location

Description

23 May 1944

Kathleen Patricia Bogue was the maid of honor at the wedding of Marian Elizabeth Bogue and LeRoy Joseph McClain on 23 May 1944; Marian Bogue - LeRoy McClain wedding announcement.

Michael Leroy McClain

M, b. 3 December 1947, d. 28 April 2016

Father*

LeRoy Joseph McClain b. 28 Mar 1916, d. 17 Mar 1986

Mother*

Marian Elizabeth Bogue b. 25 Oct 1918, d. 17 Mar 1991

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart

Michael Leroy McClain

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael Leroy McClain was also known as Mike.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1947

Michael Leroy McClain was born on 3 December 1947.

He was the son of LeRoy Joseph McClain and Marian Elizabeth Bogue.

Death

28 April 2016

Michael Leroy McClain died on 28 April 2016 at age 68 Michael Leroy “Mike” McClain, 68, of Platteville, formerly of Cassville, Potosi, and Webster, Wisconsin, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He passed away unexpectedly at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson. Father Richard Leffler will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cornelia, WI, where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Michael L. “Mike” McClain Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Mike was born on December 3, 1947 in Dubuque, IA, to Leroy Joseph and Marian Elizabeth (Bogue) McClain. He attended Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, where he graduated from in 1966.

After graduation, he entered the Army National Guard 133rd Infantry in Dubuque. He served in the National Guard for 6 years and received an Honorable Discharge in 1972.

Mike moved to Cassville, WI in 1973 when he purchased a farm there. While farming, he also worked full time at John Deere Dubuque Works. Mike enjoyed working on the farm, taking care of the animals, and planting crops.

Mike married Janice England on December 1, 1979 at Faith Lutheran Church in Lancaster, WI; and they lived together on the farm in Cassville until they moved with their family to Potosi in 1993. In 1999, Mike retired from John Deere, after 30 years, and the family moved to Webster, WI, on Bass Lake.

Mike worked various jobs early in his career, including: Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, IA; DISCO in Dubuque; and Mid-Continent Bottlers in Dubuque. While living in Webster, Mike worked for Hardware Hank and Webster Satellite & TV. In 2004, Mike & Janice moved back down to Platteville.

During the past 3 years, Mike drove school bus for the Platteville School District. He loved all the kids that rode his bus and took pride in being their “best bus driver.” He always looked forward to each new school year and getting to pick up and drop off the kids at school & home; he also enjoyed the many school, athletic, and extra-curricular trips he got to take the kids on.

In his spare time, Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to town for his morning coffee and cribbage games, talking with friends, working in the yard, and keeping everything meticulously neat and clean. He always made sure to plan a family vacation each summer to go fishing up north. He also looked forward, every year, to the family picnics and getting to spend time with his relatives. He was extremely proud of the life that he and Jan built and being blessed with three amazing children and seven grandchildren. He loved them all deeply and was always looking out for their well-being. His children and grandchildren were his greatest joy and he enjoyed every minute that he and Jan spent with them. He taught his children how to hunt, fish, look for morels, and many life skills and good work ethic; and he looked forward to doing the same with his grandchildren.

He always kept busy; as he could never just sit around. He was an extremely hard-working man and he enjoyed everything that he did and took pride in being able to help others. In a moment’s notice he’d be right there for you, no questions asked.

Mike is survived by his wife, Janice of Platteville; their children, Tammy (Randy) Hampton of Glen Haven, WI; Randall (Karen) McClain of Kings Bay, GA; Jennifer McClain of Edgerton, WI; seven grandchildren, Lilyann McClain, Caden Hampton, Macy McClain, Danica Hampton, Colton McClain, Keira Hampton, and Maxim McClain; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brother, Brian McClain, sister, Patricia “Patty” Hatley; very special aunts, uncles, and cousins; and mother-in-law; father-in-law, and a step-son.