Sarah Brenner

F, b. May 1896
Father*Jacob Brenner b. Jan 1870, d. a Jan 1920
Mother*Lena (?) b. Apr 1868, d. a Jan 1920
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1896Sarah Brenner was born in May 1896 at Maryland or District of Columbia.
She was the daughter of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaSarah Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaSarah Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.

Pearl Brenner

F, b. June 1897
Father*Jacob Brenner b. Jan 1870, d. a Jan 1920
Mother*Lena (?) b. Apr 1868, d. a Jan 1920
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1897Pearl Brenner was born in June 1897 at Maryland.
She was the daughter of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaPearl Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaPearl Brenner was listed as a daughter in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.

Myer Brenner

M, b. 28 February 1891, d. July 1978
Father*Jacob Brenner b. Jan 1870, d. a Jan 1920
Mother*Lena (?) b. Apr 1868, d. a Jan 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMyer Brenner was also known as Mier.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMyer Brenner obtained US Social Security Card at District of Columbia; last residence Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1891Myer Brenner was born on 28 February 1891 at Maryland also reported as 27 Feb 1891; 1900 census reported birth as Oct 1890.
He was the son of Jacob Brenner and Lena (?)
DeathJuly 1978Myer Brenner died in July 1978 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1900Washington, Norfolk, VirginiaMyer Brenner was listed as a son in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Norfolk, Virginia.1
13 April 1910Precinct 7, Washington, District of ColumbiaMyer Brenner was listed as a son in Jacob Brenner's household on the 1910 Census at Precinct 7, Washington, District of Columbia.2
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Washington, District of ColumbiaOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Washington, District of Columbia, reported wife and child.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 541.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED124. Dwelling 4.

Mildred Margaret McIntyre

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1948As of circa 1948,her married name was Ehrlich.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1948Mildred Margaret McIntyre married Alvin Q. Ehrlich, son of Harry Ehrlich and Dorothy Troshinsky, circa 1948 at 3rd marriage for him.

Melba Joyce Williams

F, b. 1 February 1927, d. 2 September 2018
Melba (Williams) Mercer aft 1944-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1955As of after 1955,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 February 1927Melba Joyce Williams was born on 1 February 1927 at Texas.
Marriageafter 1955She married George Ivan Mercer, son of Ivan Ray Mercer and Hallie Clay Humphry, after 1955.
Death2 September 2018Melba Joyce Williams died on 2 September 2018 at age 91.
Burialafter 2 September 2018She was buried after 2 September 2018 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.
DateLocationDescription
after 1944After 1944 Mahan and Mercer photo: Jean (Watts) Mahan, her mother Margarite (Behrens) Watts, Hallie (Humphry) Mercer, her mother-in-law Fannie (Spyker) Mercer, unknown, Melba (Williams) Mercer, Kay (Waldon) Mahan.
20068206 Briargate Dr, San Antonio, Bexar, TexasMelba Joyce Williams and George Ivan Mercer lived in 2006 at 8206 Briargate Dr, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.

Kathleen Glass1

F, b. 18 April 1924, d. 11 January 1996
Step-father*Clark Glass
Kay (Waldon) Mahan aft 1944-Colorized
Kathleen Glass 09 Nov 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKathleen Glass was also known as Waldon surname on birth certificate; this is the surname of her mother's boyfriend, but is not her birth father.
Name VariationKathleen Glass was also known as Kay.
Name VariationKathleen Glass was also known as Mary Kathleen.
Married Name3 June 1941As of 3 June 1941,her married name was Mahan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 April 1924Kathleen Glass was born on 18 April 1924.
She was the daughter of Clark Glass.
Marriage3 June 1941Kathleen Glass married Patrick Humphrey Mahan, son of Laban Albert Mahan Sr. and Hallie Clay Humphry, on 3 June 1941 at eloped Mrs. Pat Mahan (Kathleen Glass) Wedding shower.
San Antonio Light August 23, 1941 - Mrs. Pat Mahan (Kathleen Glass) Wedding shower
Death11 January 1996Kathleen Glass died on 11 January 1996 at age 71.
DateLocationDescription
9 November 1941On 9 November 1941 photo of Kathleen Glass and Pat Mahan - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Kathleen Glass and Pat Mahan - 09 Nov 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
after 1944After 1944 Mahan and Mercer photo: Jean (Watts) Mahan, her mother Margarite (Behrens) Watts, Hallie (Humphry) Mercer, her mother-in-law Fannie (Spyker) Mercer, unknown, Melba (Williams) Mercer, Kay (Waldon) Mahan.

Citations

  1. Surname of step-father.

Katherine Alt

F, b. 4 November 1877, d. 15 March 1915
Father*John Alt b. 1847, d. 1924
Mother*Franciska Wild b. 10 Mar 1856, d. 12 Mar 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Alt was also known as Kate.
Name VariationKatherine Alt was also known as Catherine.
Married Name1900As of 1900,her married name was Pletzer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1877Katherine Alt was born on 4 November 1877 at Germany.
She was the daughter of John Alt and Franciska Wild.
Marriage1900Katherine Alt married John B. Pletzer, son of John Pletzer and Margareth Ring, in 1900.
Death15 March 1915Katherine Alt died on 15 March 1915 at Big Hollow, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 37 tombstone surname listed as Pletcer; Katharine Alt was born November 4th, 1877, in Bavaria, and came to this country with her parents when eleven years of age. She was married to John Pletzer, Jr., August 22nd, 1900, and died at her home in Big Hollow March 15th, 1915, at the age of 37 years, four months and eleven days.

To this union were born ten children, nine to whom, the youngest an infant, are left to mourn the loss of this kind mother, whose death was a shock to the community. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Pletzer is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Alt of Plain, one brother George, of Menomonie, and a host of friends who mourn her early departure.

Funeral services were held at St. John's church in Spring Green on Thursday morning, March 18th. Rev. George Pesch of Plain officiated, and the body was laid to rest beside that of her little son Herman who died a year ago.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinKatherine Alt was listed as wife in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1910Katherine Alt had 8 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Katherine Alt and John B. Pletzer

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.

Clara Ann Pletzer

F, b. 22 May 1901, d. 29 January 1998
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Alt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Ann Pletzer married Albert J. Alt, son of Michael Alt and Catherine Pletzer.
Birth22 May 1901Clara Ann Pletzer was born on 22 May 1901 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Death29 January 1998Clara Ann Pletzer died on 29 January 1998 at Wisconsin at age 96.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinClara Ann Pletzer was listed as a daughter in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.

Herbert Joseph Pletzer

M, b. 21 April 1902, d. 13 March 1987
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameHerbert Joseph Pletzer also went by the name of Herb.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHerbert Joseph Pletzer married Norma Marie Phetteplace, daughter of Jesse James Phetteplace and Lillian May Smith.
Birth21 April 1902Herbert Joseph Pletzer was born on 21 April 1902 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Death13 March 1987Herbert Joseph Pletzer died on 13 March 1987 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHerbert Joseph Pletzer was listed as a son in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Herbert Joseph Pletzer and Norma Marie Phetteplace

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.

Leo Joseph Pletzer

M, b. 4 October 1903, d. 15 May 1995
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1903Leo Joseph Pletzer was born on 4 October 1903 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
UNMARRIED1940As of 1940, Leo Joseph Pletzer was never married.
Death15 May 1995He died on 15 May 1995 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Joseph Pletzer was listed as a son in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
27 April 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Joseph Pletzer was listed as a nephew in Alois Michael Pletzer's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 5B. Dwelling 71.

Emma Pletzer

F, b. 17 January 1905, d. 2 April 1922
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1905Emma Pletzer was born on 17 January 1905 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Death2 April 1922Emma Pletzer died on 2 April 1922 at Wales, Wisconsin, at age 17 Miss Emma Pletzer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 11, 1922 - Miss Emma Pletzer obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinEmma Pletzer was listed as a daughter in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.

Hilda M. Pletzer

F, b. 12 February 1906, d. 15 February 1998
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1925As of 1925,her married name was Pulvermacher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1906Hilda M. Pletzer was born on 12 February 1906 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Marriage1925Hilda M. Pletzer married Leo Mathew Pulvermacher, son of Michael Bernard Pulvermacher and Anna Mary Nachreiner, in 1925.
Death15 February 1998Hilda M. Pletzer died on 15 February 1998 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 92 Hilda (Pletzer) Pulvermacher obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 16, 1998 - Hilda (Pletzer) Pulvermacher obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHilda M. Pletzer was listed as a daughter in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
24 April 1930Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHilda M. Pletzer was listed as wife in Leo Mathew Pulvermacher's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Matt Pulvermacher.2

Children of Hilda M. Pletzer and Leo Mathew Pulvermacher

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8. Dwelling 130.

Rose Catherine Pletzer

F, b. 6 November 1907, d. 18 November 1978
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRose Catherine Pletzer was also known as Rosia.
Married Nameafter 1926As of after 1926,her married name was Broderick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1907Rose Catherine Pletzer was born on 6 November 1907 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Marriageafter 1926Rose Catherine Pletzer married William John Broderick after 1926.
Death18 November 1978Rose Catherine Pletzer died on 18 November 1978 at San Bernardino, California, at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinRose Catherine Pletzer was listed as a daughter in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.

Mary Pletzer

F, b. 7 March 1909, d. 16 January 1998
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Young.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Pletzer married Howard Young.
Birth7 March 1909Mary Pletzer was born on 7 March 1909 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Death16 January 1998Mary Pletzer died on 16 January 1998 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary Pletzer was listed as a daughter in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
16 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary Pletzer was listed as a niece in Michael Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 130.

Ray J. Pletzer

M, b. 20 April 1910, d. 13 March 2000
Father*John B. Pletzer b. Jan 1878, d. 1916
Mother*Katherine Alt b. 4 Nov 1877, d. 15 Mar 1915
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRay J. Pletzer was also known as Raymond.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECURay J. Pletzer obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRay J. Pletzer married Vera L. Maxwell.
Birth20 April 1910Ray J. Pletzer was born on 20 April 1910 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John B. Pletzer and Katherine Alt.
Death13 March 2000Ray J. Pletzer died on 13 March 2000 at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinRay J. Pletzer was listed as a son in John B. Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
16 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinRay J. Pletzer was listed as a nephew in Michael Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1999124 East Madison St, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinRay J. Pletzer lived in 1999 at 124 East Madison St, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 169.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 130.

Joseph M. Alt

M, b. 1902, d. 1997
Father*Michael Alt b. Dec 1867, d. 1940
Mother*Catherine Pletzer b. 1869, d. 1933
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph M. Alt married Edith I. Phetteplace, daughter of Jesse James Phetteplace and Lillian May Smith.
Birth1902Joseph M. Alt was born in 1902 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Michael Alt and Catherine Pletzer.
Death1997Joseph M. Alt died in 1997.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJoseph M. Alt was listed as a son in Michael Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Joseph M. Alt and Edith I. Phetteplace

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 130.

Anna Marie Alt

F, b. circa 1905
Father*Michael Alt b. Dec 1867, d. 1940
Mother*Catherine Pletzer b. 1869, d. 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Farris.
Name VariationAnna Marie Alt was also known as Annie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Marie Alt married (?) Farris.
Birthcirca 1905Anna Marie Alt was born circa 1905 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Michael Alt and Catherine Pletzer.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Marie Alt was listed as a daughter in Michael Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 130.

Marcus Alt

M, b. 2 January 1906, d. August 1961
Father*Michael Alt b. Dec 1867, d. 1940
Mother*Catherine Pletzer b. 1869, d. 1933
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMarcus Alt obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 January 1906Marcus Alt was born on 2 January 1906 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Michael Alt and Catherine Pletzer.
DeathAugust 1961Marcus Alt died in August 1961 at age 55.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMarcus Alt was listed as a son in Michael Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 130.

Stella Mary Gundlach

F, b. 13 December 1889, d. 24 May 1986
Father*Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach b. 16 Dec 1864, d. 11 Feb 1958
Mother*Agnes Alda Beaver b. 11 Feb 1870, d. 21 Jun 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1909As of circa 1909,her married name was Pletzer.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUStella Mary Gundlach obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1889Stella Mary Gundlach was born on 13 December 1889 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.
Marriagecirca 1909Stella Mary Gundlach married Joseph Pletzer, son of John Pletzer and Margareth Ring, circa 1909 second marriage for him; first for her.
Death24 May 1986Stella Mary Gundlach died on 24 May 1986 at age 96.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinStella Mary Gundlach was listed as a daughter in Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
18 May 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinStella Mary Gundlach was listed as wife in Joseph Pletzer's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Alois Pletzer.2
28 April 1930Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinStella Mary Gundlach was listed as wife in Joseph Pletzer's household on the 1930 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.3

Children of Stella Mary Gundlach and Joseph Pletzer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241816.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 85.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3. Dwelling 226.

Donald Leo Jessop

M, b. 11 July 1951, d. 13 August 2006
Father*Russell Jessop b. 8 Jun 1916, d. 26 Sep 1978
Mother*Mary E. Doyle b. 13 Aug 1917, d. 28 Aug 1981
Donald L Jessop 1969 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1951Donald Leo Jessop was born on 11 July 1951 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Russell Jessop and Mary E. Doyle.
Death13 August 2006Donald Leo Jessop died on 13 August 2006 at age 55 Donald Leo Jessop, age 55, formerly of LaValle, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born on July 11, 1951, in Reedsburg, the son of Mary (Doyle) and Russell Jessop. Don was raised on the family dairy farm in the Town of LaValle. He graduated from Webb High School in Reedsburg in 1969, and received a degree in agriculture from UW-Platteville in 1974. On Feb. 23, 1980, he was married to Xiomara Lacayo in Milwaukee. Don is survived by his daughters, Mary Jessop and friend (Erick Rolfson) of Pewaukee, and Janelle Jessop of West Allis; grandchildren, Giovanni and Bella of Pewaukee; stepson, Francisco (Dina) Duarte of Milwaukee; step-grandchildren, Angelica and Lorenzo of Milwaukee; sister, Patricia (Dennis) Green of Green Lake; brothers, Jerry (Jeanette) Jessop of LaValle, and Tom (Jodie) Jessop of Dalhart, Texas; half brother, Patrick (Bernice) Janecek of Friendship; former wife, Xiomara (Jorge) Reynoso of Milwaukee; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Darla Jessop; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service for Donald Leo Jessop will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH in LaValle with Father Lorin Bowens officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery in Reedsburg. Friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the FARBER FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. A Scripture service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call on Friday from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at the church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
DateLocationDescription
1969Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDonald Leo Jessop graduated in 1969 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Margaret M. Gruber

F, b. March 1891, d. 1972
Father*Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931
Mother*Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925
Margaret Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1911As of circa 1911,her married name was Brechtl.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1891Margaret M. Gruber was born in March 1891 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Marriagecirca 1911Margaret M. Gruber married John Baptist Brechtl, son of John Baptist Brechtl and Anna Hutter, circa 1911.
Death1972Margaret M. Gruber died in 1972.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret M. Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret M. Gruber was listed as wife in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
circa 1894Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.

Children of Margaret M. Gruber and John Baptist Brechtl

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

John Baptist Brechtl

M, b. November 1887, d. 1943
Father*John Baptist Brechtl b. May 1848, d. 1923
Mother*Anna Hutter b. 30 May 1855, d. 1938
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1887John Baptist Brechtl was born in November 1887 at Wisconsin also reported as 1888.
He was the son of John Baptist Brechtl and Anna Hutter.
Marriagecirca 1911John Baptist Brechtl married Margaret M. Gruber, daughter of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland, circa 1911.
Death1943John Baptist Brechtl died in 1943.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Baptist Brechtl was listed as a son in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Faris Brechtl.1
7 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Baptist Brechtl was listed as a son in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frank Brechtl.2
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Baptist Brechtl was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of John Baptist Brechtl and Margaret M. Gruber

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 115.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 188.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

Germaine Brechtl

F, b. 1912, d. 1948
Father*John Baptist Brechtl b. Nov 1887, d. 1943
Mother*Margaret M. Gruber b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGermaine Brechtl was also known as Sister Michaeline.
Name VariationGermaine Brechtl was also known as Germain.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1912Germaine Brechtl was born in 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Baptist Brechtl and Margaret M. Gruber.
Death1948Germaine Brechtl died in 1948 at Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinGermaine Brechtl was listed as a daughter in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

Willard J. Brechtl

M, b. 6 May 1915, d. 7 January 2002
Father*John Baptist Brechtl b. Nov 1887, d. 1943
Mother*Margaret M. Gruber b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWillard J. Brechtl was also known as Bill.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWillard J. Brechtl obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 May 1915Willard J. Brechtl was born on 6 May 1915 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Baptist Brechtl and Margaret M. Gruber.
Death7 January 2002Willard J. Brechtl died on 7 January 2002 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinWillard J. Brechtl was listed as a son in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

Father Joseph A. Brechtl

M, b. 19 March 1918, d. 4 August 2002
Father*John Baptist Brechtl b. Nov 1887, d. 1943
Mother*Margaret M. Gruber b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1918Father Joseph A. Brechtl was born on 19 March 1918 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Baptist Brechtl and Margaret M. Gruber.
Death4 August 2002Father Joseph A. Brechtl died on 4 August 2002 at age 84 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Luke Church, 1240 Nachreiner Ave. here, on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. for Fr. Joseph A. Brechtl, a retired priest of the Diocese of Madison who died on Aug. 4.

Bishop William H. Bullock will be main celebrant of the Mass. Msgr. William A. DeBock will give the homily. Visitation will be at St. Luke Church from 9 a.m. until the Mass. Burial will be at St. Luke Cemetery.

Brechtl, 84, was born in Plain on March 19, 1918, to Margaret (Gruber) and John Brechtl. He attended parochial schools in Plain and the minor seminary at St. Lawrence, Mount Calvary. He studied philosophy at St. Louis Preparatory and theology at Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of La Crosse on Sept. 23, 1944 at Kenrick Seminary by Bishop George J. Donnelly, auxiliary bishop of St. Louis.

He served as associate pastor at St. Paul Parish, Bloomer, from 1944 until he was incardinated into the Diocese of Madison in 1947. He served as associate pastor of St. Aloysius, Sauk City, and St. Henry, Watertown. He was pastor of St. Joseph, Argyle; St. Andrew, Verona; and St. Paul, Evansville. He took a leave of absence for health reasons in 1977 and subsequently retired. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 531 and the Fourth Degree Bishop William O'Connor Assembly.

He is survived by two sisters: Louise Kraemer and Mary Anne Liegel, both of Plain.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinFather Joseph A. Brechtl was listed as a son in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.

Mary Anne Brechtl

F, b. 12 August 1921, d. 26 June 2014
Father*John Baptist Brechtl b. Nov 1887, d. 1943
Mother*Margaret M. Gruber b. Mar 1891, d. 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Anne Brechtl was also known as Marion.
Married Name6 August 1946As of 6 August 1946,her married name was Hutter.
Married Name14 December 1968As of 14 December 1968,her married name was Liegel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1921Mary Anne Brechtl was born on 12 August 1921 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Baptist Brechtl and Margaret M. Gruber.
Marriage6 August 1946Mary Anne Brechtl married Anthony Charles Hutter, son of Herman Anton Hutter and Mary Rose Volk, on 6 August 1946.
Marriage14 December 1968Mary Anne Brechtl married Raymond Edmund Liegel, son of John H. Liegel and Elizabeth Volk, on 14 December 1968.
Death26 June 2014Mary Anne Brechtl died on 26 June 2014 at age 92 Mary Anne Liegel, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was born to John and Margaret (Gruber) Brechtl on August 12, 1921. She attended St. Luke's Elementary and St. Luke's High School graduating in 1939 with the first scholarship ever presented to a student of the St. Luke’s High School. She attended Platteville University for the two year rural teacher course. She taught in Plain Sunnyside School for 3 years, the first teacher in the new public school built in 1940-1941. She then taught for 2 years at White Mound School, returning to Sunnyside for part time teaching. She married Anthony C. Hutter, August 6, 1946 after he returned from 3 years in the Air Force stationed in India. After a long illness of cancer of the throat he passed away on May 2, 1967. She married Ray Liegel, December 14, 1968. Ray passed away on January 31, 2003. She was a member and officer of NCCW, an auxiliary member of Kraemer-Jennings Post 398. She was a grandma reader at St. Luke’s Parochial School from 1962 until 2011, and a helper to the teachers. She volunteered at Kraemer Library. Her hobbies were quilting and card making. She is survived by her children, Rae Marie (Cal) Heiser , Ron Liegel, Gary (Sue) Liegel, Mary Jon (Tom) Hauge, and Julie (Jerry) McLimans; grandchildren Kelly (Moira) Heiser, Shawn (Jeanne) Heiser, Stephanie (Dave) Farnia, Katie Hauge, T.J. Hauge, Jessica (Josh Dvorak) Liegel; great-grandchildren Keira and Mariana Farnia. She is also survived by a sister Louise (Norm) Kraemer and a sister-in-law Donna (Herb) Miller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Hutter, a son Butch, her parents, siblings, Sr. Michaeline, Willard, and Fr. Joseph A. Brechtl and her second husband Ray Liegel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 3:30 P.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop and Fr. Bill Nolan will concelebrate with a private burial in the church cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Sunday at the church from 1:30 P.M. until the time of Mass at 3:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Endowment, Camp Hope or the charity of your choice. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary Anne Brechtl was listed as a daughter in John Baptist Brechtl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Mary Anne Brechtl and Anthony Charles Hutter

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED13. Dwelling 91.