(?) Tuhus

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Kenneth Tuhus

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Sidney Tuhus

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Mabel Tuhus

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Esther Tuhus

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Coleman.
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(?) Coleman

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Marriage(?) Coleman married Esther Tuhus, daughter of (?) Tuhus and unknown (?).

Bertha Koenig

F, b. circa 1888
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1910As of before 1910,her married name was Uphoff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1888Bertha Koenig was born circa 1888.
Marriagebefore 1910She married Otto Uphoff, son of Charles F. Uphoff Jr. and Auguste L. Voights, before 1910.

Children of Bertha Koenig and Otto Uphoff

Diana Uphoff

F, b. circa 1911, d. 21 July 1931
Father*Otto Uphoff b. May 1883
Mother*Bertha Koenig b. c 1888
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1911Diana Uphoff was born circa 1911.
She was the daughter of Otto Uphoff and Bertha Koenig.
Death21 July 1931Diana Uphoff died on 21 July 1931 Miss Diana Uphoff, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Uphoff, route four, died Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 1931 at the St. Joseph's hospital at Milwaukee. The young lady had been ill but two weeks with pneumonia and her sudden death comes as a shock to her many friends and relatives in this locality. Miss Uphoff had resided in this vicinity all her life with the exception of the past several years when she had been employed at Milwaukee. She was a graduate of the Baraboo high school and had studied a Beauty culture course at Milwaukee for a year. The deceased is survived by her parents, one sister Lila, and her paternal and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Uphoff of Ableman and Mr. and Mrs. John Koenig, route four. She is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins who reside in this locality. Funeral services are to be held on Frdiay afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home and 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church. Taken from the Baraboo Paper of July 1931.

Lilah Uphoff

F, b. circa 1910
Father*Otto Uphoff b. May 1883
Mother*Bertha Koenig b. c 1888
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Lilah Uphoff was born circa 1910.
She was the daughter of Otto Uphoff and Bertha Koenig.

Harry L. Vertein

M, b. 25 January 1906, d. 23 January 1993
Father*Henry Vertein b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 18 Mar 1951
Harry Vertein - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1924
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1906Harry L. Vertein was born on 25 January 1906 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Vertein.
Marriagebefore 1930Harry L. Vertein married Amanda M. Harms, daughter of August Harms and Regina C. Schacke, before 1930.
Death23 January 1993Harry L. Vertein died on 23 January 1993 at age 86.
DateLocationDescription
1924Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHarry L. Vertein graduated in 1924 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Harry L. Vertein and Amanda M. Harms

Merrell H. Vertein

M, b. 19 March 1930, d. 8 October 2002
Father*Harry L. Vertein b. 25 Jan 1906, d. 23 Jan 1993
Mother*Amanda M. Harms b. 24 Jul 1908, d. 17 Nov 1986
Merrell Vertein 1948 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1930Merrell H. Vertein was born on 19 March 1930.
He was the son of Harry L. Vertein and Amanda M. Harms.
Marriage14 June 1952Merrell H. Vertein married Wava Jean Bender, daughter of Lloyd Bender and Vera Frambs, on 14 June 1952.
Death8 October 2002Merrell H. Vertein died on 8 October 2002 at age 72 Merrell H. Vertein, age 72 of North Freedom, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison following a stroke. Merrell was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on March 19, 1930 to Harry and Amanda (Harms) Vertein. He graduated from the Reedsburg High School. On June 14, 1952, he was united in marriage to Wava Bender in North Freedom. Merrell served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He owned and operated Bender's Feed Mill for 48 years and Vertein Oil Company for 30 years. Merrell served on the Board of Directors of Baraboo Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and was a member of the Mid-Continental Railway and American Legion Post 172 in North Freedom. He also served on the North Freedom Fire Department for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Wava Vertein of North Freedom; two children, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Haertlein of North Freedom, and Gregory (Dawn) Vertein of Stevens Point; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Brenna Vertein; a sister, Harriet (Ray) Schroeder of Richland Center; a brother, Donald (Lyla) Vertein of Bloomington, MN; his mother and father-in-law, Vera and Lloyd Bender; two brothers-in-law, James (Sandy) Bender and Keith Bender, all of North Freedom, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Merrell was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Randall. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2002 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastors Deb and Steve Ohrtman officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Military rites will be accorded at the grave.
DateLocationDescription
1948Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMerrell H. Vertein graduated in 1948 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Merrell H. Vertein and Wava Jean Bender

Wava Jean Bender

F, b. 29 May 1932, d. 25 April 2018
Father*Lloyd Bender b. 1908, d. 2007
Mother*Vera Frambs b. 1912, d. 2012
Wava Jean (Bender) Vertein
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 June 1952As of 14 June 1952,her married name was Vertein.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 May 1932Wava Jean Bender was born on 29 May 1932.
She was the daughter of Lloyd Bender and Vera Frambs.
Marriage14 June 1952Wava Jean Bender married Merrell H. Vertein, son of Harry L. Vertein and Amanda M. Harms, on 14 June 1952.
Death25 April 2018Wava Jean Bender died on 25 April 2018 at age 85 Wava Jean Vertein, 85, of North Freedom, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Clare Meadows.

Wava was born on May 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Vera (Frambs) Bender. She married Merrell H. Vertein on June 14, 1952, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Freedom. Wava was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1955. A lifelong member and supporter of the Mid-Continent Railroad Museum in North Freedom. Together with her husband they owned and operated Benders Feed Mill located in North Freedom and Baraboo along with the Vertein Oil Company of North Freedom. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling.

She is survived by her children, Cindy (Jeff) Haertlein of North Freedom, Greg (Dawn) Vertein of Stevens Point; two grandchildren, Nicholas Vertein and Brenna Vertein, both of Stevens Point. She is further survived by her two brothers, James (Sandy) Bender and Keith Bender; an uncle, Roger Frambs; in-laws, Harriet (Ray) Schroeder, Don (Lyla) Vertein; and many other loving nieces, nephews; cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Merrell; a son, Randall Vertein; and in-laws, Harry and Amanda Vertein.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo, with Pastor Karen Hofstad officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill in North Freedom. Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Child of Wava Jean Bender and Merrell H. Vertein

Lloyd Bender

M, b. 1908, d. 2007
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLloyd Bender married Vera Frambs.
Birth1908Lloyd Bender was born in 1908.
Death2007He died in 2007.

Children of Lloyd Bender and Vera Frambs

Vera Frambs

F, b. 1912, d. 2012
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bender.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVera Frambs married Lloyd Bender.
Birth1912Vera Frambs was born in 1912.
Death2012She died in 2012.

Children of Vera Frambs and Lloyd Bender

James Lloyd Bender

M, b. 31 December 1940, d. 3 February 2022
Father*Lloyd Bender b. 1908, d. 2007
Mother*Vera Frambs b. 1912, d. 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 December 1940James Lloyd Bender was born on 31 December 1940.
He was the son of Lloyd Bender and Vera Frambs.
Death3 February 2022James Lloyd Bender died on 3 February 2022 at age 81 James "Jim" Lloyd Bender, age 81 of North Freedom, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 with his wife by his side, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. James, son of Lloyd and Vera (Frambs) Bender was born Dec. 31, 1940 in Baraboo. On June 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Sandra Keyson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Jim was drafted into the US Army on Nov. 21, 1966 and served until his honorable discharge on Nov. 12, 1968. Jim was a co-owner of Bender's Feed Mill with his father and brother-in-law for many years in Baraboo and North Freedom. He was also employed by Central Soya Feed Company and Olds Seed Company in Madison. Jim retired from Ho-Chunk after working there for 14 years. He was a longtime member of the North Freedom VFW. In his free time Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Sandra; children, Michael Bender, Marsha (Christopher) Babler; granddaughter, Payton Babler; nieces and nephews, Cynthia (Jeff) Heartlein, Greg (Dawn) Vertein, Jeff (Colleen) Bender, Kevin (Patty) Bender, Connie Young, Marcus Bender; cousins, Ruth Burseen and Linda LeMoine; and several great nieces and great nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Vera Bender; infant daughter, Susan Bender; and his siblings, Wava Vertein and Keith Bender.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom with Pastor Andrew Meyer officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery following the church service.

Child of James Lloyd Bender

Keith Allen Bender

M, b. 11 October 1934, d. 18 January 2021
Father*Lloyd Bender b. 1908, d. 2007
Mother*Vera Frambs b. 1912, d. 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1934Keith Allen Bender was born on 11 October 1934.
He was the son of Lloyd Bender and Vera Frambs.
Death18 January 2021Keith Allen Bender died on 18 January 2021 at age 86 Keith Allen Bender, age 86, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Keith, son of Lloyd an Vera (Frambs) Bender was born Oct. 11, 1934 in North Freedom. Keith worked as a carpenter for many years until his retirement. In his free time he enjoyed visiting friends at Jims City Pub in Baraboo. Keith enjoyed his time while living in Donahue Apartments in Baraboo.

He is survived by his brother, Jim (Sandy) Bender of North Freedom; children, Connie Young of Rice Lake, Jeff (Colleen) Bender of Cameron, WI, Kevin (Patty) Bender of Rice Lake and Mark (Erica) Bender of Mesquite, NV as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wava (Merrill) Vertein.

A service will be planned in the spring. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Keiths niece, Cindy Haertlein for all that she did for her uncle. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Randall Vertein

M, d. before October 2002
Father*Merrell H. Vertein b. 19 Mar 1930, d. 8 Oct 2002
Mother*Wava Jean Bender b. 29 May 1932, d. 25 Apr 2018
Life EventDateDescription
Randall Vertein was the son of Merrell H. Vertein and Wava Jean Bender.
Deathbefore October 2002Randall Vertein died before October 2002.

Henry Vertein

M, b. 3 November 1869, d. 18 March 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 November 1869Henry Vertein was born on 3 November 1869 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death18 March 1951He died on 18 March 1951 at age 81.

Children of Henry Vertein

George Henry Edward Vertein

M, b. 26 February 1902, d. 26 June 1996
Father*Henry Vertein b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 18 Mar 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1902George Henry Edward Vertein was born on 26 February 1902 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Vertein.
Marriage26 October 1927George Henry Edward Vertein married Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst, daughter of William August Steinhorst and Johanna Falk, on 26 October 1927.
Death26 June 1996George Henry Edward Vertein died on 26 June 1996 at age 94.

Children of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst

Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst

F, b. 18 October 1909, d. 8 April 2001
Father*William August Steinhorst b. 4 Jan 1857, d. 26 Jan 1931
Mother*Johanna Falk b. 24 Jun 1863, d. 26 Mar 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1927As of 26 October 1927,her married name was Vertein.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1909Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst was born on 18 October 1909.
She was the daughter of William August Steinhorst and Johanna Falk.
Marriage26 October 1927Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst married George Henry Edward Vertein, son of Henry Vertein, on 26 October 1927.
Death8 April 2001Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst died on 8 April 2001 at age 91 Agnes Vertein of the Town of Freedom passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2001, at St. Clare Hospital at the age of 91. Agnes was born on October 18, 1909, to William and Johanna (Falk) Steinhorst. She married George Vertein on October 26, 1927 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. They moved to the Town of Freedom in 1930 where they farmed for several years. She worked at the Badger Army Ammunition Plant for five years. Agnes loved flowers, fishing and playing cards. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Agnes is survived by five children, Allen (Marie) Vertein of Sauk City, Kenneth (LaVeta) Vertein of Baraboo, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve of North Freedom, Carl Vertein of North Freedom and Marilyn Vertein of North Freedom; a daughter-in-law, Faith Vertein; 20 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, one son, George, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs, with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the Church.

Children of Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst and George Henry Edward Vertein

George L. Vertein Jr.

M, b. 2 May 1928, d. 5 December 1999
Father*George Henry Edward Vertein b. 26 Feb 1902, d. 26 Jun 1996
Mother*Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst b. 18 Oct 1909, d. 8 Apr 2001
George Vertein - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1928George L. Vertein Jr. was born on 2 May 1928.
He was the son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst.
Death5 December 1999George L. Vertein Jr. died on 5 December 1999 at age 71.

Child of George L. Vertein Jr.

William August Steinhorst

M, b. 4 January 1857, d. 26 January 1931
Father*August Steinhorst b. 10 Apr 1824, d. 7 Sep 1906
Mother*Fredericke Levey b. 23 Jan 1823, d. 5 May 1909
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam August Steinhorst was also known as Wilhelm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 January 1857William August Steinhorst was born on 4 January 1857.
He was the son of August Steinhorst and Fredericke Levey.
Marriage1884William August Steinhorst married Johanna Falk in 1884.
Death26 January 1931William August Steinhorst died on 26 January 1931 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 74.

Children of William August Steinhorst and Johanna Falk

Johanna Falk

F, b. 24 June 1863, d. 26 March 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1884As of 1884,her married name was Steinhorst.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1863Johanna Falk was born on 24 June 1863 at Germany.
Marriage1884She married William August Steinhorst, son of August Steinhorst and Fredericke Levey, in 1884.
Death26 March 1912Johanna Falk died on 26 March 1912 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 48.

Children of Johanna Falk and William August Steinhorst

Robert Edwin Vertein

M, b. 11 November 1953, d. 31 December 2008
Father*George L. Vertein Jr. b. 2 May 1928, d. 5 Dec 1999
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Edwin Vertein married Sally Goodison.
Birth11 November 1953Robert Edwin Vertein was born on 11 November 1953.
He was the son of George L. Vertein Jr.
Marriage26 October 1996Robert Edwin Vertein married Sally Synoground on 26 October 1996.
Death31 December 2008Robert Edwin Vertein died on 31 December 2008 at age 55 Robert Edwin Vertein, 55 of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at home. Robbie was born on Nov. 11, 1953 to George and Faith (Ziegler) Vertein in Madison. On Oct. 26, 1996, he was united in marriage to Sally Goodison in North Freedom. He was employed as a truck driver for Baraboo Sysco Foods. Robbie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids. He was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom. Robbie is survived by his wife, Sally Vertein of Reedsburg; three children, Tom (Becky) Vertein of Rock Springs, Toby (Kim Wolff) Vertein of Wisconsin Dells and Calista (Adam) Mundth of North Freedom; three grandchildren, Jacqueline, Alexis and Cole Vertein; his mother, Faith Vertein; six siblings, Rose Vertein, Wayne (Donna) Vertein, Bill (Fay) Vertein, Lynn (David) Zimmerman, Kris (Willard Palmer) Jackson and Lori (Rick) Hehenberger; a sister-in-law, Christine (Dean) Janzen; a special friend, Quentin (Julie) Vinet; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Vertein, Jr; his nephew, Tanner Zimmerman; two special friends, Jack Grosinske and Gehardt Schmidt; and his faithful dog, Spot. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave. in Baraboo, and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom.

Sally Goodison

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Vertein.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSally Goodison married Robert Edwin Vertein, son of George L. Vertein Jr.