Caroline Gudenschwager

F, b. 3 September 1932, d. 17 February 2022
Father*Agon I. Gudenschwager b. 1889, d. 17 Apr 1974
Mother*Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer b. 15 Aug 1907, d. 9 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 December 1950As of 15 December 1950,her married name was McCauley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 September 1932Caroline Gudenschwager was born on 3 September 1932.
She was the daughter of Agon I. Gudenschwager and Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer.
Marriage15 December 1950Caroline Gudenschwager married Milford R. McCauley, son of Elgie McCauley and Ruby Kintz, on 15 December 1950.
Death17 February 2022Caroline Gudenschwager died on 17 February 2022 at age 89.

Milford R. McCauley

M, b. 14 July 1931, d. 31 July 2010
Father*Elgie McCauley b. 8 Jan 1896, d. 8 Jul 1948
Mother*Ruby Kintz b. 29 Dec 1898, d. 29 Oct 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 July 1931Milford R. McCauley was born on 14 July 1931 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Elgie McCauley and Ruby Kintz.
Marriage15 December 1950Milford R. McCauley married Caroline Gudenschwager, daughter of Agon I. Gudenschwager and Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer, on 15 December 1950.
Death31 July 2010Milford R. McCauley died on 31 July 2010 at age 79 Milford R. McCauley, age 79. of Hillpoint, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Our House Senior Living in Richland Center.

He was born on July 14, 1931 in the Town of Ithaca, Richland County, the son of Elgie and Ruby (Kintz) McCauley. He was married to Caroline Gudenschwager on December 15, 1950.

He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict.

Milford served on the Weston School Board for many years and also served on the church council at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer in Washington Township, Sauk County, receiving many dairy awards for quality and production during his farming career. He retired from farming in 2005. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Caroline; six children: Donald (Deanna) McCauley, of Reedsburg; Judy (Gerald) Powell, of Wales; Karen (Rick) Fairbrother, of Richland Center; Dennis (Cindy) McCauley, of Hillpoint; Diane (Greg) Goetsch, of Wausau and Dan (Natalie) McCauley, of Hillpoint; eight grandchildren: Amy, Melissa, Bonnie, Rachel, Lauren, Marcus, Mason and Carson; two great-grandchildren: Justin and Morgan; two brothers: Wilford (Ella) McCauley, of Ripon and Vaughn (Betty) McCauley, of Reedsburg; five sisters: Genevieve Hilleshiem, of Sparta; Dorothy Foley, of Richland Center; Lucille Froehlich, of Reedsburg; Norma (Conrad) Markley, of Prairie du Sac and Janice (Ike) Keil, of Bellevue, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a brother: Gordon and a grandson: Gerald Powell Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Kurt Klingbeil officiating.

Interment with military rites will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Hillpoint.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Lucille Gudenschwager

F
Father*Agon I. Gudenschwager b. 1889, d. 17 Apr 1974
Mother*Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer b. 15 Aug 1907, d. 9 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gher.
Life EventDateDescription
Lucille Gudenschwager was the daughter of Agon I. Gudenschwager and Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer.
MarriageLucille Gudenschwager married Larry Gher.

Larry Gher

M, d. before March 2010
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLarry Gher married Lucille Gudenschwager, daughter of Agon I. Gudenschwager and Clara Elizabeth Alma Meyer.
Deathbefore March 2010Larry Gher died before March 2010.

Louise B. (?)

F, b. 1906, d. 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Elfers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouise B. (?) married Albert H. Elfers, son of William M. Elfers and Bertha Niestadt.
Birth1906Louise B. (?) was born in 1906.
Death1997She died in 1997.

Waldemar Paul Schoenoff

M, b. 28 February 1926, d. 12 March 1996
Father*(?) Schoenoff
Mother*Leota (?)
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1926Waldemar Paul Schoenoff was born on 28 February 1926.
He was the son of (?) Schoenoff and Leota (?)
Marriage11 February 1950Waldemar Paul Schoenoff married Allene Marie Breitzke, daughter of Alvin William Breitzke and Lillian T. Kasparie, on 11 February 1950 Allene Marie Breitzke and Waldemar Schoenoff marriage announcement.
Madison Capital Times February 11, 1950 - Allene Marie Breitzke and Waldemar Schoenoff marriage announcement
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 09 Jan 1949 - Allene Marie Breitzke and Waldemar Schoenoff engagement announcement
Death12 March 1996Waldemar Paul Schoenoff died on 12 March 1996 at age 70.
DateLocationDescription
August 1954In August 1954 part of double christening in A W Breitzke family of Barbara Louise Schoenoff and Cheryl Marie Tietz.

George M. Mullican

M, b. May 1870, d. 19 February 1911
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge M. Mullican was also known as Mulligan.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1870George M. Mullican was born in May 1870 at Illinois.
Marriage10 February 1892He married Mary E. Campbell, daughter of Francis Marion Campbell and Jennette Jane Furbe, on 10 February 1892 at first marriage for her, Adams, Illinois.
Death19 February 1911George M. Mullican died on 19 February 1911 at age 40.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Clayton, Adams, IllinoisGeorge M. Mullican was listed as a boarder with the Charles T. Curry family on the 1900 Census at Clayton, Adams, Illinois.1
18 April 1910Quincy Ward 2, Adams, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Quincy Ward 2, Adams, Illinois, surname listed as Mullican.2
DateLocationDescription
1910George M. Mullican was a engineer for steam railroad in 1910.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Adams, Illinois; Roll T623_ 235; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 103.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Quincy Ward 2, Adams, Illinois; Roll T624_229; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 843.

(?) Cochran

M, d. before 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Cochran was also known as Cotheran.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1917(?) Cochran married Mary E. Campbell, daughter of Francis Marion Campbell and Jennette Jane Furbe, before 1917 at second marriage for her.
Deathbefore 1920(?) Cochran died before 1920.

Ethel Yates

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 September 1903As of 29 September 1903,her married name was Wolf.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 September 1903Ethel Yates married Henry Godfrey Wolf, son of Godfrey Wolf and Dora Gette, on 29 September 1903 Henry Wolf, a carpenter, and Miss Ethel Yates of 421 State street were married last night at the bride's home at 8 o'clock by Rev Parker Shields in the presence of a few relatives and friends. A wedding supper followed the ceremony. The bridgroom is a carpenter, and a son of Godfrey Wolf, also a carpenter. The bride is a well known young lady, and the couple start life together with the congratulations of their friends and the best wishes of all who know them.

Raleigh Stott

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRaleigh Stott married Lucy (?)

Child of Raleigh Stott and Lucy (?)

Lucy (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stott.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLucy (?) married Raleigh Stott.

Child of Lucy (?) and Raleigh Stott

Memucan Hunt Allen

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMemucan Hunt Allen married Mary White.

Child of Memucan Hunt Allen and Mary White

Mary White

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Allen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary White married Memucan Hunt Allen.

Child of Mary White and Memucan Hunt Allen

Raymond G. Ederer

M, b. 22 November 1912, d. 24 September 1998
Father*Joseph Ederer b. 1 Jan 1867, d. 31 Jul 1943
Mother*Margareth Paulus b. c 1871, d. 6 Sep 1958
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECURaymond G. Ederer obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 November 1912Raymond G. Ederer was born on 22 November 1912 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Ederer and Margareth Paulus.
Marriage26 November 1938Raymond G. Ederer married Caroline L. Ferstl, daughter of Henry H. Ferstl and Lillian Needham, on 26 November 1938.
Death24 September 1998Raymond G. Ederer died on 24 September 1998 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 85 Raymond G Ederer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26, 1998 - Raymond G Ederer obituary

Child of Raymond G. Ederer and Caroline L. Ferstl

(?) Meeker

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Meeker married Florence Ferstl, daughter of Henry H. Ferstl and Lillian Needham.

Richard Ederer

M, b. 20 February 1941, d. 2 June 2013
Father*Raymond G. Ederer b. 22 Nov 1912, d. 24 Sep 1998
Mother*Caroline L. Ferstl b. 17 Jun 1914, d. 26 Aug 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1941Richard Ederer was born on 20 February 1941.
He was the son of Raymond G. Ederer and Caroline L. Ferstl.
Marriage26 October 1968Richard Ederer married Marilyn Rae Zick, daughter of Reuben George Zick and Vernus Ann Leidig, on 26 October 1968.
Death2 June 2013Richard Ederer died on 2 June 2013 at age 72 Richard "Dick" H. Ederer, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his home.
He was born Feb. 20, 1941 on a farm just north of Prairie du Sac to the late Raymond and Caroline (Ferstl) Ederer. Shortly after he was born, his family had to relocate to make way for the construction of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant. His family moved to farm near the Sauk County Hospital and Home near Reedsburg. He attended the one-room school house appropriately named the County Farm School. Dick farmed with his parents and was proud to have served in the United States Army from 1964-1965. He married Marilyn Zick on Oct. 26, 1968, she preceded him in death on June 15, 2004, and she was the love of his life for 35 years. Alongside his wife Marilyn, they owned and operated Roses Bar in Sauk City from 1972 until 1978. Dick worked for Fuchs Trucking in Sauk City for 35 years and drove over 3 million miles without a highway accident, a feat he was always proud of. He was a lifetime fan of the Badgers and Green Bay Packers, enjoyed trips to Nelson near the Mississippi River, camping in Montello and Northern Wisconsin, and rides in the country stopping in at the country bars to socialize with his many friends. Dick was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in Sauk City.
He is survived by his daughter, Karla (Tim Smith) Ederer of Sauk City; brother, Donald (Marlene) Ederer of Loyal, Wis; half-brother, Marvin (Gloria Young) Alt of Cottonville, Ariz; and a sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Ivan Steckleberg of Denzer; nieces and nephews, Donna, Elena, Carol, Mary, Eva, Barbara, Ivan Jr., Brenda, Michael and Beth.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joan Alt.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 115 Madison St., Sauk City. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at the Hooverson Funeral Home, 251 Water St., Sauk City.

Marilyn Rae Zick

F, b. 29 June 1944, d. 15 June 2004
Father*Reuben George Zick b. 30 May 1912, d. 19 Nov 1976
Mother*Vernus Ann Leidig b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 3 Nov 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1968As of 26 October 1968,her married name was Ederer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 June 1944Marilyn Rae Zick was born on 29 June 1944 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Reuben George Zick and Vernus Ann Leidig.
Marriage26 October 1968Marilyn Rae Zick married Richard Ederer, son of Raymond G. Ederer and Caroline L. Ferstl, on 26 October 1968.
Death15 June 2004Marilyn Rae Zick died on 15 June 2004 at age 59 Marilyn Rae Ederer, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 15 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born in Baraboo June 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Reuben and Vernus (Leidig) Zick. She was united in marriage to Richard Ederer on Oct. 26, 1968. Marilyn was formerly employed at Badger Ordnance. She and her husband owned Rose's Bar in the 1970s, and she was also an Avon representative. Marilyn enjoyed birds, flowers, camping and country drives. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Sauk City; daughter, Karla (fiance Mike Hefty) of Sauk City; sister, JoAnn (Ivan) Steckelberg of North Freedom; mother-in-law, Carrie Ederer of Sauk City and other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City, on Friday, June 25, 2004 at 10:30 a.m., with Father Kevin Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Friends may call at the church today, June 18, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 17, 2004 - Marilyn Rae Ederer obituary

Vernus Ann Leidig

F, b. 25 January 1915, d. 3 November 2001
Father*Rudolph M. Leidig b. 30 Jan 1862, d. 21 Sep 1941
Mother*Anna Marie Kaufman b. 12 Nov 1869, d. 23 Jun 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 November 1935As of 27 November 1935,her married name was Zick.
Married Name27 April 1979As of 27 April 1979,her married name was Rothacker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1915Vernus Ann Leidig was born on 25 January 1915 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Rudolph M. Leidig and Anna Marie Kaufman.
Marriage27 November 1935Vernus Ann Leidig married Reuben George Zick, son of Edward Melchoir Zick and Ella Marie Luise Allert, on 27 November 1935.
Marriage27 April 1979Vernus Ann Leidig married Raymond Rothacker on 27 April 1979.
Death3 November 2001Vernus Ann Leidig died on 3 November 2001 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 86 Vernus (Leidig) Zick Rothacker obituary.
Madison Capital Times November 5, 2001 - Vernus (Leidig) Zick Rothacker obituary

Children of Vernus Ann Leidig and Reuben George Zick

JoAnn Zick

F, b. 5 May 1936, d. 19 November 2020
Father*Reuben George Zick b. 30 May 1912, d. 19 Nov 1976
Mother*Vernus Ann Leidig b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 3 Nov 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 May 1954As of 26 May 1954,her married name was Steckelberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1936JoAnn Zick was born on 5 May 1936.
She was the daughter of Reuben George Zick and Vernus Ann Leidig.
Marriage26 May 1954JoAnn Zick married Ivan Richard Steckelberg, son of Martin Henry Steckelberg and Meta E. Gade, on 26 May 1954.
Death19 November 2020JoAnn Zick died on 19 November 2020 at age 84 JoAnn Steckelberg, age 84, passed away peacefully after losing her battle to cancer on November 19, 2020 at IngleHaven Assisted Living in Mt. Horeb with her daughter Barbara by her side. She was born May 5th, 1936 to the late Rueben and Vernus (Leidig) Zick. She was united in marriage to Ivan Steckelberg on May 26, 1954. JoAnn worked at Badger Ordinance Army Ammunition Plant for a few years and later as a Sales Rep for Shakley, Avon and Fuller Brush. She was also a former member of the Honey Creek Homemakers Club. She enjoyed spending time with her Family and Friends, Sewing, Going to their Cabin up north, Crafting, Card Making, Auctions, Reading her Love Novels, and going to the Casino.

JoAnn is survived by her 3 children, Barbara (Ray) Saeman; Ivan Jr. (Chris) Steckelberg; Brenda (Butch) Tesch; and a stepson, Roger (Anita) Steckelberg, and four grand-children, Richard (Kim) Steckelberg, Jamie (Will) Sindberg, Jessica Tesch, and Cody Tesch; seven great-grandchildren, Fisher Steckelberg, Michael Tesch-Greenwood, Matthew, Lily, and Caleb Tesch, and Alec Sindberg and Hendrix Tesch; a niece Karla Ederer a sister-in-law, Pearl Meixelsperger; and other relatives and friends.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan, her parents, Rueben and Vernus Zick, stepfather, Ray Rothacker, sister, Marilyn (Dick) Ederer, a grandson, Justin Tesch.

A private graveside service will be held for immediate family.

Ivan Richard Steckelberg

M, b. 6 January 1923, d. 20 February 2019
Father*Martin Henry Steckelberg b. 29 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jan 1971
Mother*Meta E. Gade b. 10 Nov 1899, d. 21 Jul 1968
FatherMartin Henry Steckelberg b. 29 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jan 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 January 1923Ivan Richard Steckelberg was born on 6 January 1923 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Martin Henry Steckelberg and Meta E. Gade.
Baptism4 February 1923Ivan Richard Steckelberg was baptized on 4 February 1923 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage26 May 1954He married JoAnn Zick, daughter of Reuben George Zick and Vernus Ann Leidig, on 26 May 1954.
Death20 February 2019Ivan Richard Steckelberg died on 20 February 2019 at age 96.

Joan (?)

F, d. before August 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Alt.
Married NameHer married name was Ederer.
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore August 2010Joan (?) died before August 2010.

John A. Shanor

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter July 1912John A. Shanor married Emma Louise Conrad after July 1912.

Lucy Ketter

F, b. 29 January 1931, d. 18 June 2019
Father*Maurice Ketter Sr. b. c 1909, d. 3 May 1984
Mother*Julia A. Wiebelhaus b. 6 Mar 1908, d. 8 Feb 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Holdorf.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLucy Ketter married (?) Holdorf.
Birth29 January 1931Lucy Ketter was born on 29 January 1931.
She was the daughter of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus.
Death18 June 2019Lucy Ketter died on 18 June 2019 at age 88.

(?) Holdorf

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Holdorf married Lucy Ketter, daughter of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus.

Glenn Foster

M, b. 1929, d. 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGlenn Foster was also known as Glen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1929Glenn Foster was born in 1929.
Death2007He died in 2007.

Child of Glenn Foster

Doral Olivia Ketter

F, b. 17 June 1934, d. 21 June 2021
Father*Maurice Ketter Sr. b. c 1909, d. 3 May 1984
Mother*Julia A. Wiebelhaus b. 6 Mar 1908, d. 8 Feb 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 June 1960As of 25 June 1960,her married name was Schroeder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1934Doral Olivia Ketter was born on 17 June 1934.
She was the daughter of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus.
Marriage25 June 1960Doral Olivia Ketter married Don Schroeder on 25 June 1960.
Death21 June 2021Doral Olivia Ketter died on 21 June 2021 at Wynot, Cedar, Nebraska, at age 87 Doral Olivia Schroeder, 87, Wynot, died June 21, 2021, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial was June 25 at the Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church, Wynot, with Rev. An Duy Phan officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wynot.

Visitation and a Vigil Service were Thursday.

Urnbearers were Ethan Schroeder, Evan Schroeder, Aubrey Vasquez, Shane Hilbrands and Melissa Melcher.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Doral was born June 17, 1934, to Maurice and Julia (Wiebelhaus) Ketter at Fordyce. She attended school at District 1 Wynot for first and second grade, then moved with her family to California. The family moved back to Wynot in her freshman year, graduating with the class of 1951. Following high school she worked at Sacred Heart Hospital as a dictaphone stenographer.

Doral married Don Schroeder June 25, 1960, and to this union three children were born.

Doral was a homemaker for the first 11 years of their marriage and when the children were older, she went to cosmetology school and graduated in 1971. She opened a beauty shop in her home and worked there for 30 years. Doral helped with a lot of fish fries and worked for Wynot Insurance for four years later in her life. Then she retired to take care of Don and herself.

Doral was a member of the Sacred Heart Alter Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed watching her children participate in Wynot sports and attended many activities. Later, she followed her grandsons playing football for the Yankton Bucks. She always watched and cheered whenever a Nebraska Huskers football or volleyball game was on.

Doral is survived by two sons, Kirk (Jeanne), Yankton, S.D., and Kary (Diane), Rock Rapids, Iowa; sisters, Norma Foster, Wynot, and Linda Stodola, Fremont; brother, Stanley of Ponca; and sister-in-law, Nadene Ketter, Wynot; five grandchildren, Aubrey Vasquez, Kearney; Ethan (Sarah) Schroeder, Kearney; Evan Schroeder, Yankton, S.D; Melissa (Mike) Melcher, Jasper, Minn; Shane (Allison) Hilbrands, Iowa City, Iowa; and three great-grandchildren Maddox, Emma and Samuel.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Don; daughter, Keely; infant brother, Ronald Ketter; and brother, Maurice Ketter Jr; sisters, Sandra Ketter and Lucy Holdorf; and brothers-in-law, Glen Foster and Milo Stodola.

Don Schroeder

M, d. before 2020
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 June 1960Don Schroeder married Doral Olivia Ketter, daughter of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus, on 25 June 1960.
Deathbefore 2020Don Schroeder died before 2020.

Maurice H. Ketter Jr.

M, b. 31 August 1936, d. 21 September 2020
Father*Maurice Ketter Sr. b. c 1909, d. 3 May 1984
Mother*Julia A. Wiebelhaus b. 6 Mar 1908, d. 8 Feb 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1936Maurice H. Ketter Jr. was born on 31 August 1936 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Maurice Ketter Sr. and Julia A. Wiebelhaus.
Death21 September 2020Maurice H. Ketter Jr. died on 21 September 2020 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 84 Maurice H. Ketter, age 84 of Wynot, Nebraska died on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:30 am at Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Wynot, Nebraska with Reverend Jim Keiter officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wynot. Visitation will be at church on Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm with a vigil service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Eric Dendinger, Jake Dendinger, Jarod Dendinger, Kyle Fuchtman, Rashea (Fuchtman) Schumacher, Klay Fuchtman, Austin Ketter, Abby (Ketter) Burroughs, Connor Ketter, Sara (Stevens) Vandertuig, Emily (Stevens) Duarte, Zack Salem, Jackie (Salem) Furasek.

Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice’s seven step-grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Maurice was born on August 31, 1936 in Wynot, Nebraska to Maurice and Julia Ann (Wiebelhaus) Ketter Sr. He grew up in Wynot and graduated from Wynot High School in 1954. He then went to Barbering School in Sioux City, Iowa. Maurice barbered for over 50 years in Coleridge, Wynot, and Yankton, SD. Maurice also worked for the Cedar County Road Department for 20 years running the maintainer and he drove the school bus for Wynot Public School for 22 years. Maurice married Nadene Kristine Colbenson on July 23, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD. They had five children Denise, Dione, Darcel, Doug, and Darla.

Maurice was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wynot, he was an EMT for 17 years, and volunteer fireman for 25 years. In his younger years he played baseball for Wynot for 20 years. He started Legion Baseball for the youth in Wynot and coached Legion baseball. Maurice was instrumental in getting lights at the Wynot ballfield. Maurice loved his wife and was his grandchildren’s #1 fan. He loved the Huskers, Wynot Blue Devils, Wynot baseball, and the NY Yankees. Maurice served on the town board for eight years, was on the Wynot Public Cemetery Board, parish council, the Veterans Memorial Committee, a church choir member for many years, RC &D Board and was president of the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center. Maurice loved fishing, playing cards, making up poker games, camping, spending time at the river, and whittling canes (which all of his grandkids have one of his creations).

Maurice is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nadene of Wynot; five children Denise (Joel) Dendinger of Norfolk, Dione (Scott) Fuchtman of Creighton, Darcel (David) Stevens of Yankton, SD, Doug (Teresa) Ketter of Norfolk, Darla Salem (Marv Peters) of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; four siblings Norma Foster of Wynot, Doral Schroeder of Wynot, Linda Stodola Fremont, Stanley Ketter of Ponca.

Preceding Maurice in death were his parents Maurice and Julia Ketter Sr; brother Ronald Ketter; two sisters Sandra Ketter, Lucy Holdorf; brothers-in-law Don Schroeder, Milo Stodola, Glenn Foster, John Spence, Curt Colbenson, Jim North; daughter-in-law Brenda (Hochstein) Ketter.