Mary Pistka

F, b. October 1862
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Pistka was also known as Barbara.
Married Namecirca 1885As of circa 1885,her married name was Kahnke.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1862Mary Pistka was born in October 1862 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1885She married Albert Kahnke circa 1885.

Child of Mary Pistka and Albert Kahnke

Albert Kahnke

M, b. May 1857
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1857Albert Kahnke was born in May 1857 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1885He married Mary Pistka circa 1885.

Child of Albert Kahnke and Mary Pistka

Denise Ann Sadler

F, b. 15 April 1948, d. 4 August 1948
Father*Wayne Paul Sadler b. 30 Apr 1918, d. 10 Oct 1975
Mother*Mina Louise Turek b. 11 Dec 1916, d. 17 Jul 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1948Denise Ann Sadler was born on 15 April 1948 at Los Angeles, California.
She was the daughter of Wayne Paul Sadler and Mina Louise Turek.
Death4 August 1948Denise Ann Sadler died on 4 August 1948 at Los Angeles, California.

John Ernest Gerlach

M, b. circa 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Ernest Gerlach was also known as Ernest John.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Ernest Gerlach married Margaret A. Riecke.
Birthcirca 1902John Ernest Gerlach was born circa 1902 at South Dakota.

Children of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke

Margaret A. Riecke

F, b. circa 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gerlach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret A. Riecke married John Ernest Gerlach.
Birthcirca 1902Margaret A. Riecke was born circa 1902.

Children of Margaret A. Riecke and John Ernest Gerlach

Dorothy Margaret Gerlach

F, b. 17 November 1929, d. January 2005
Father*John Ernest Gerlach b. c 1902
Mother*Margaret A. Riecke b. c 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 June 1953As of 9 June 1953,her married name was Travis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 November 1929Dorothy Margaret Gerlach was born on 17 November 1929.
She was the daughter of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke.
Marriage9 June 1953Dorothy Margaret Gerlach married Marion Edward Travis, son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson, on 9 June 1953.
DeathJanuary 2005Dorothy Margaret Gerlach died in January 2005 at age 75 Dorothy Margaret Travis was born November 17, 1929, at the Gerlach farm near Corsica to John E. and Margaret (Riecke) Gerlach. She grew up on this same farm and attended rural grade school and later Parkston High School graduating in 1947. Following high school, she attended Springfield College, where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She then taught rural school for a short time before her marriage to Marion. After moving to Mobridge, she substitute taught, was an Avon representative, worked as a receptionist at the McClellan Dental Office and also worked part-time at Home Spun.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. They are survived by their four children, Joel Travis, Geismar, La., Mary Travis, Austin, Texas, Joan Helvik, Huron, and Nancy Wagner, Kasilof, Ala; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, Marion is survived by one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; and three sisters, Helen Srstka, Geddes, Leona Hastert, Raytown, Mo., and Lois Franssen, Platte. Dorothy is survived by five brothers, Norbert Gerlach, Mt. Vernon, Harlan and David Gerlach, both of Rapid City, Garhardt Gerlach, Corsica, and Lambert Gerlach, Clarksdale, Ariz; four sisters, Mary Paradise, Mitchell, June Droppers, Rapid City, Barbara Nesheim, Cave Creek, Ariz., and Patty Butterfield, Seattle, Wash. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Allen in 1967; and two brothers, Dallas and LuAllen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark Allen, in 1967; and one sister, Judy Mae.

Child of Dorothy Margaret Gerlach and Marion Edward Travis

Marion Edward Travis

M, b. 12 April 1927, d. January 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 April 1927Marion Edward Travis was born on 12 April 1927 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Marriage9 June 1953Marion Edward Travis married Dorothy Margaret Gerlach, daughter of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke, on 9 June 1953.
DeathJanuary 2005Marion Edward Travis died in January 2005 at age 77 Funeral services for Marion and Dorothy Travis were held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mobridge, with Fr. John Short and Rev. Doug Westerlund officiating. Music was provided by Marge Mertz, organist, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Choir and the congregation. Interment was made at the Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge. Casketbearers were Lyle Fuhrman, Ron Heper, John Leff, Bob Larson, Robert Krumm, Ken Heil, Don Paulson, Everett Batcheller, Art Borth, Ray Miklos, Steve Fuhrman and Shorty Bader. Marion Edward Travis was born April 12, 1927, on a farm near Platte to Edward and Elsie (Peterson) Travis. He grew up on this same farm and attended school in Platte, graduating from Platte High School in 1945. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Following his discharge from the Army, he attended South Dakota State University and earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He spent a short time living and working in Kansas City. He married Dorothy Gerlach at Platte June 9, 1953. They made their home in Watertown for a short time before moving to Tyndall where he began his career with the Dept. of Social Services. In 1959, they moved to Mobridge where they have since resided. While living in Mobridge, he continued his career with the Dept. of Social Services before retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Lions Club, Bridge City Coin Club and the State Archeological Society.
Dorothy Margaret Travis was born November 17, 1929, at the Gerlach farm near Corsica to John E. and Margaret (Riecke) Gerlach. She grew up on this same farm and attended rural grade school and later Parkston High School graduating in 1947. Following high school, she attended Springfield College, where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She then taught rural school for a short time before her marriage to Marion. After moving to Mobridge, she substitute taught, was an Avon representative, worked as a receptionist at the McClellan Dental Office and also worked part-time at Home Spun.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. They are survived by their four children, Joel Travis, Geismar, La., Mary Travis, Austin, Texas, Joan Helvik, Huron, and Nancy Wagner, Kasilof, Ala; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, Marion is survived by one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; and three sisters, Helen Srstka, Geddes, Leona Hastert, Raytown, Mo., and Lois Franssen, Platte. Dorothy is survived by five brothers, Norbert Gerlach, Mt. Vernon, Harlan and David Gerlach, both of Rapid City, Garhardt Gerlach, Corsica, and Lambert Gerlach, Clarksdale, Ariz; four sisters, Mary Paradise, Mitchell, June Droppers, Rapid City, Barbara Nesheim, Cave Creek, Ariz., and Patty Butterfield, Seattle, Wash. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Allen in 1967; and two brothers, Dallas and LuAllen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark Allen, in 1967; and one sister, Judy Mae.

Child of Marion Edward Travis and Dorothy Margaret Gerlach