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Glenn Reinfeldt

M, b. circa 1924, d. before July 2011

Father*

Herbert Fred Reinfeldt b. 9 May 1896, d. 13 Jan 1970

Mother*

Sylvia Bryant b. c 1900, d. b Oct 2004

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Glenn Reinfeldt was also known as Glen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Glenn Reinfeldt was also known as Glen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1924	Glenn Reinfeldt was born circa 1924 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Herbert Fred Reinfeldt and Sylvia Bryant.
Marriage	24 August 1984	Glenn Reinfeldt married Sharon A. Meske on 24 August 1984.
Death	before July 2011	Glenn Reinfeldt died before July 2011.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1924

Glenn Reinfeldt was born circa 1924 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

24 August 1984

Glenn Reinfeldt married Sharon A. Meske on 24 August 1984.

Death

before July 2011

Glenn Reinfeldt died before July 2011.

Sharon A. Meske

F, b. 20 October 1931, d. 24 December 2017

Sharon A Meske 1950 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	24 August 1984	As of 24 August 1984,her married name was Reinfeldt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 August 1984

As of 24 August 1984,her married name was Reinfeldt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 October 1931	Sharon A. Meske was born on 20 October 1931.
Marriage	24 August 1984	She married Glenn Reinfeldt, son of Herbert Fred Reinfeldt and Sylvia Bryant, on 24 August 1984.
Death	24 December 2017	Sharon A. Meske died on 24 December 2017 at age 86 Sharon A. Reinfeldt, age 86, of Baraboo, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on October 20, 1931 in North Freedom, the daughter of Alvin and Anna (Daubert) Meske. On August 24, 1984, she was married to Glen W. Reinfeldt. Sharon enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her seven children: Rajean Bender, of Baraboo; Mark Krueger, of Rock Springs, John (Margo) Krueger, of Reedsburg; Dennis Krueger, of Reedsburg; Kevin Krueger, of Wisconsin Rapids; Matthew (Melissa) Krueger, of Lime Ridge and Daniel Krueger, of Rock Springs; special friend: Nan Weiland, of Rock Springs; six grandchildren: Carrah, Calyn, Valerie, Ashley, Shawn and Jenna; six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; three brothers: Emmette, Larry and Dexter Meske and five sisters: Hazel Alwin, infant Delores Meske, Wanda Klingenmeyer, Leola Beth and Beverly Holtz. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Pastor Marianne Cotter officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Rock Springs at a later date. There will be a visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of St. Clare Meadows for the wonderful care that Mom received and especially Dr. Timothy Deering. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 October 1931

Sharon A. Meske was born on 20 October 1931.

Marriage

24 August 1984

She married Glenn Reinfeldt, son of Herbert Fred Reinfeldt and Sylvia Bryant, on 24 August 1984.

Death

24 December 2017

Sharon A. Meske died on 24 December 2017 at age 86 Sharon A. Reinfeldt, age 86, of Baraboo, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. She was born on October 20, 1931 in North Freedom, the daughter of Alvin and Anna (Daubert) Meske. On August 24, 1984, she was married to Glen W. Reinfeldt. Sharon enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her seven children: Rajean Bender, of Baraboo; Mark Krueger, of Rock Springs, John (Margo) Krueger, of Reedsburg; Dennis Krueger, of Reedsburg; Kevin Krueger, of Wisconsin Rapids; Matthew (Melissa) Krueger, of Lime Ridge and Daniel Krueger, of Rock Springs; special friend: Nan Weiland, of Rock Springs; six grandchildren: Carrah, Calyn, Valerie, Ashley, Shawn and Jenna; six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; three brothers: Emmette, Larry and Dexter Meske and five sisters: Hazel Alwin, infant Delores Meske, Wanda Klingenmeyer, Leola Beth and Beverly Holtz. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Pastor Marianne Cotter officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Rock Springs at a later date. There will be a visitation after 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of St. Clare Meadows for the wonderful care that Mom received and especially Dr. Timothy Deering. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Date	Location	Description
1950	Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Sharon A. Meske graduated in 1950 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

1950

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Sharon A. Meske graduated in 1950 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Herbert Bryant

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Herbert Bryant married Emelia Merkel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Herbert Bryant married Emelia Merkel.

Children of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel

Golda Bryant d. b Oct 2004
Lola Bryant d. b Oct 2004
Sylvia Bryant+ b. c 1900, d. b Oct 2004
Rollo H. A. Bryant+ b. 30 Sep 1909, d. 2 Oct 2004

Emelia Merkel

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Bryant.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Emelia Merkel married Herbert Bryant.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emelia Merkel married Herbert Bryant.

Children of Emelia Merkel and Herbert Bryant

Golda Bryant d. b Oct 2004
Lola Bryant d. b Oct 2004
Sylvia Bryant+ b. c 1900, d. b Oct 2004
Rollo H. A. Bryant+ b. 30 Sep 1909, d. 2 Oct 2004

Rollo H. A. Bryant

M, b. 30 September 1909, d. 2 October 2004

Father*

Herbert Bryant

Mother*

Emelia Merkel

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 September 1909	Rollo H. A. Bryant was born on 30 September 1909 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.
Marriage	21 February 1936	Rollo H. A. Bryant married Elva E. Gade on 21 February 1936.
Marriage	30 March 1975	Rollo H. A. Bryant married Clara W. Krey, daughter of Edward Emil Krey and Ella Ida Kopf, on 30 March 1975.
Death	2 October 2004	Rollo H. A. Bryant died on 2 October 2004 at age 95 Rollo H. A. Bryant, age 95, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 30, 1909, in Sauk County, the son of Herbert and Emelia (Merkel) Bryant. On Feb. 21, 1936, he was united in marriage to the former Elva E. Gade. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1972. He later married the former Clara Krey Crane on March 30, 1975. Rollo was a lifelong farmer in the town of Excelsior. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Golden Agers, the Reedsburg Senior Citizens and the Tuesday Senior Bowling League. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and sports of all kinds. He is survived by his wife, Clara; a daughter, Verla (Chub) Klingenmeyer of North Freedom; six stepchildren, Gilbert Crane, Bliss "Butch" (Maureen) Crane and Patsy (Dennis) Reetz all of Neshkoro, Audrey (Richard) Knopp of Oshkosh, Barbara (David) Lovett of Waukesha, and Adrian (Darlene) Crane of Sun Prairie; nine grandchildren, Dan (Colleen), Craig, Keith, Kathy (Ken), Vicki (Mike), Debbie (Alan), Christy (Josh), Melissa (Eric) and Michael; six great-grandchildren, Mattie, Alex, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Stephanie and Ryan; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Dean Crane, in June 1967; and three sisters, Golda Schroeder, Sylvia Reinfeldt and Lola Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Reedsburg, with the Rev. Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or school would be appreciated.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 September 1909

Rollo H. A. Bryant was born on 30 September 1909 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.

Marriage

21 February 1936

Rollo H. A. Bryant married Elva E. Gade on 21 February 1936.

Marriage

30 March 1975

Rollo H. A. Bryant married Clara W. Krey, daughter of Edward Emil Krey and Ella Ida Kopf, on 30 March 1975.

Death

2 October 2004

Rollo H. A. Bryant died on 2 October 2004 at age 95 Rollo H. A. Bryant, age 95, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 30, 1909, in Sauk County, the son of Herbert and Emelia (Merkel) Bryant. On Feb. 21, 1936, he was united in marriage to the former Elva E. Gade. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1972. He later married the former Clara Krey Crane on March 30, 1975. Rollo was a lifelong farmer in the town of Excelsior. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Golden Agers, the Reedsburg Senior Citizens and the Tuesday Senior Bowling League. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and sports of all kinds. He is survived by his wife, Clara; a daughter, Verla (Chub) Klingenmeyer of North Freedom; six stepchildren, Gilbert Crane, Bliss "Butch" (Maureen) Crane and Patsy (Dennis) Reetz all of Neshkoro, Audrey (Richard) Knopp of Oshkosh, Barbara (David) Lovett of Waukesha, and Adrian (Darlene) Crane of Sun Prairie; nine grandchildren, Dan (Colleen), Craig, Keith, Kathy (Ken), Vicki (Mike), Debbie (Alan), Christy (Josh), Melissa (Eric) and Michael; six great-grandchildren, Mattie, Alex, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Stephanie and Ryan; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Dean Crane, in June 1967; and three sisters, Golda Schroeder, Sylvia Reinfeldt and Lola Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Reedsburg, with the Rev. Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or school would be appreciated.

Elva E. Gade

F, d. 2 May 1972

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	21 February 1936	As of 21 February 1936,her married name was Bryant.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

21 February 1936

As of 21 February 1936,her married name was Bryant.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	21 February 1936	Elva E. Gade married Rollo H. A. Bryant, son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel, on 21 February 1936.
Death	2 May 1972	Elva E. Gade died on 2 May 1972.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

21 February 1936

Elva E. Gade married Rollo H. A. Bryant, son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel, on 21 February 1936.

Death

2 May 1972

Elva E. Gade died on 2 May 1972.

Clara W. Krey

F, b. 2 May 1916, d. 28 February 2008

Father*

Edward Emil Krey b. 21 Jul 1890, d. 15 Jan 1966

Mother*

Ella Ida Kopf b. 17 Sep 1894, d. 28 Sep 1978

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	26 June 1938	As of 26 June 1938,her married name was Crane.
Married Name	30 March 1975	As of 30 March 1975,her married name was Bryant.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 June 1938

As of 26 June 1938,her married name was Crane.

Married Name

30 March 1975

As of 30 March 1975,her married name was Bryant.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 May 1916	Clara W. Krey was born on 2 May 1916 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Edward Emil Krey and Ella Ida Kopf.
Marriage	26 June 1938	Clara W. Krey married Bliss S. Crane on 26 June 1938.
Marriage	30 March 1975	Clara W. Krey married Rollo H. A. Bryant, son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel, on 30 March 1975.
Death	28 February 2008	Clara W. Krey died on 28 February 2008 at age 91 Clara W. Bryant, age 91, of Reedsburg, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on May 2, 1916, in Abelman, the daughter of Edward and Ella (Kopf) Krey. On June 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Bliss S. Crane. He preceded her in death in June 1964. She later married Rollo H. A. Bryant on March30, 1975. He died on Oct. 2, 2004. Clara was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro where she was active with the Ladies Aidand taught Sunday school. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Clara was a Gold Star Mother. She was a faithful member of St. Peter' s Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and the Golden Agers. Clara enjoyed doing handiwork, playing cards,doing crossword puzzles and growing her violets. Survivors include her children, Gilbert Crane, Bliss 'Butch' (Maureen) Crane and Patsy (Dennis) Reetz, all of Neshkoro, Audrey (Richard) Knopp of Oshkosh and Barbara (David) Lovett of Waukesha; a daughter-in-law, Darlene Crane of Sun Prairie; her step-daughter, Verla (Chub) Klingenmeyer of North Freedom; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Krey of Baraboo and Lester 'Slug' Krey of Reedsburg; her sister, Ardell (Rex) Albers of Reedsburg; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dean and Adrian Crane; one brother, Edgar 'Eggs' Krey and her sister-in-law, Juanita Krey. Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH in Neshkorowith the Rev. Franklin Giebel officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7p.m. on Monday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg and from 9:30 a.m.until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter' s Ladies Aid or Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 May 1916

Clara W. Krey was born on 2 May 1916 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Edward Emil Krey and Ella Ida Kopf.

Marriage

26 June 1938

Clara W. Krey married Bliss S. Crane on 26 June 1938.

Marriage

30 March 1975

Clara W. Krey married Rollo H. A. Bryant, son of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel, on 30 March 1975.

Death

28 February 2008

Clara W. Krey died on 28 February 2008 at age 91 Clara W. Bryant, age 91, of Reedsburg, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on May 2, 1916, in Abelman, the daughter of Edward and Ella (Kopf) Krey. On June 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Bliss S. Crane. He preceded her in death in June 1964. She later married Rollo H. A. Bryant on March30, 1975. He died on Oct. 2, 2004. Clara was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro where she was active with the Ladies Aidand taught Sunday school. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Clara was a Gold Star Mother. She was a faithful member of St. Peter' s Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and the Golden Agers. Clara enjoyed doing handiwork, playing cards,doing crossword puzzles and growing her violets. Survivors include her children, Gilbert Crane, Bliss 'Butch' (Maureen) Crane and Patsy (Dennis) Reetz, all of Neshkoro, Audrey (Richard) Knopp of Oshkosh and Barbara (David) Lovett of Waukesha; a daughter-in-law, Darlene Crane of Sun Prairie; her step-daughter, Verla (Chub) Klingenmeyer of North Freedom; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Krey of Baraboo and Lester 'Slug' Krey of Reedsburg; her sister, Ardell (Rex) Albers of Reedsburg; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dean and Adrian Crane; one brother, Edgar 'Eggs' Krey and her sister-in-law, Juanita Krey. Funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH in Neshkorowith the Rev. Franklin Giebel officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7p.m. on Monday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg and from 9:30 a.m.until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter' s Ladies Aid or Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Children of Clara W. Krey and Bliss S. Crane

Dean Crane d. b Feb 2008
Adrian Crane d. b Feb 2008

Chub Klingenmeyer

M, b. 19 July 1937, d. 7 December 2023

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 July 1937	Chub Klingenmeyer was born on 19 July 1937.
Death	7 December 2023	He died on 7 December 2023 at age 86 Dale Gene Klingenmeyer - On December 7, 2023, ”Chub” left his suffering behind. Chub was born July 19, 1937 to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer. He attended grade school at McCoy School in the Town of Freedom. He attended Baraboo High School graduating in 1955. Shortly after graduation, he began working for North Central Airlines and finished his forty-one year career with Delta Airlines. In 1961, he was called to active duty with the Wisconsin National Guard during the Cuban Crisis, spending his time at Fort Lewis, Washington. Chub is survived by his wife of 60 years, Verla; his two sons, Dan (wife Colleen), and Craig “Chub” (fiancé Sara); two grandchildren, Alex (wife Haley) and Mattie; his brother, Dennis (Geraldine), and sisters-in-law, Mary Frances, Mary, and Andrea. He had several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Duane, Darrell, Larry, and Gary "Butch", and sister-in-law, Kay. There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall, North Freedom on December 30, 2023 from 1-4 PM.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 July 1937

Chub Klingenmeyer was born on 19 July 1937.

Death

7 December 2023

He died on 7 December 2023 at age 86 Dale Gene Klingenmeyer - On December 7, 2023, ”Chub” left his suffering behind. Chub was born July 19, 1937 to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer. He attended grade school at McCoy School in the Town of Freedom. He attended Baraboo High School graduating in 1955.

Shortly after graduation, he began working for North Central Airlines and finished his forty-one year career with Delta Airlines.

In 1961, he was called to active duty with the Wisconsin National Guard during the Cuban Crisis, spending his time at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Chub is survived by his wife of 60 years, Verla; his two sons, Dan (wife Colleen), and Craig “Chub” (fiancé Sara); two grandchildren, Alex (wife Haley) and Mattie; his brother, Dennis (Geraldine), and sisters-in-law, Mary Frances, Mary, and Andrea. He had several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Duane, Darrell, Larry, and Gary "Butch", and sister-in-law, Kay.

There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall, North Freedom on December 30, 2023 from 1-4 PM.

Golda Bryant

F, d. before October 2004

Father*

Herbert Bryant

Mother*

Emelia Merkel

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event	Date	Description
		Golda Bryant was the daughter of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.
Death	before October 2004	Golda Bryant died before October 2004.

Life Event

Date

Description

Golda Bryant was the daughter of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.

Death

before October 2004

Golda Bryant died before October 2004.

Lola Bryant

F, d. before October 2004

Father*

Herbert Bryant

Mother*

Emelia Merkel

Life Event	Date	Description
		Lola Bryant was the daughter of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.
Death	before October 2004	Lola Bryant died before October 2004.

Life Event

Date

Description

Lola Bryant was the daughter of Herbert Bryant and Emelia Merkel.

Death

before October 2004

Lola Bryant died before October 2004.

William Schara

M, b. circa 1892

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1892	William Schara was born circa 1892 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1915	He married Edith Lyons circa 1915.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1892

William Schara was born circa 1892 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1915

He married Edith Lyons circa 1915.

Children of William Schara and Edith Lyons

Virgil Schara d. b 2016
Dean Schara d. b 2016
Josephine G. Schara+ b. 1 Dec 1915, d. 8 Nov 2001
Leona Schara+ b. c 1918, d. 14 Jan 1999
Adeline Maurine Schara+ b. 26 May 1920, d. 4 May 2016
Melvin W. Schara b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 20 Dec 2002
Lawrence L. Schara b. 3 Dec 1926, d. 2 Mar 2009

Edith Lyons

F, b. circa 1899

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Edith Lyons was also known as Nora.
Married Name	circa 1915	As of circa 1915,her married name was Schara.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edith Lyons was also known as Nora.

Married Name

circa 1915

As of circa 1915,her married name was Schara.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1899	Edith Lyons was born circa 1899 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1915	She married William Schara circa 1915.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1899

Edith Lyons was born circa 1899 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1915

She married William Schara circa 1915.

Children of Edith Lyons and William Schara

Virgil Schara d. b 2016
Dean Schara d. b 2016
Josephine G. Schara+ b. 1 Dec 1915, d. 8 Nov 2001
Leona Schara+ b. c 1918, d. 14 Jan 1999
Adeline Maurine Schara+ b. 26 May 1920, d. 4 May 2016
Melvin W. Schara b. 7 Jun 1924, d. 20 Dec 2002
Lawrence L. Schara b. 3 Dec 1926, d. 2 Mar 2009

Henry C. Dwars

M, b. 3 March 1874, d. 1927

Father*

Gustav Dwars b. Dec 1845, d. 8 Feb 1926

Mother*

Mary Schmidt b. Apr 1854, d. 1942

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 March 1874	Henry C. Dwars was born on 3 March 1874 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt.
Death	1927	Henry C. Dwars died in 1927.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 March 1874

Henry C. Dwars was born on 3 March 1874 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt.

Death

1927

Henry C. Dwars died in 1927.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
23 June 1900	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
12 May 1910	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

23 June 1900

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

12 May 1910

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Henry C. Dwars was listed as a son in Gustav Dwars's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 84C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 132.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 865.

Bertha Dwars

F, b. before 1900, d. before 1900

Father*

Gustav Dwars b. Dec 1845, d. 8 Feb 1926

Mother*

Mary Schmidt b. Apr 1854, d. 1942

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	before 1900	Bertha Dwars died before 1900.
Birth	before 1900	She was born before 1900.
		She was the daughter of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before 1900

Bertha Dwars died before 1900.

Birth

before 1900

She was born before 1900.

She was the daughter of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt.

Josephine Volk

F, b. circa 1883, d. before 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 December 1916	As of 30 December 1916,her married name was Ziemke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 December 1916

As of 30 December 1916,her married name was Ziemke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1883	Josephine Volk was born circa 1883 at Massachusetts.
Marriage	30 December 1916	She married Emil Henry Ziemke on 30 December 1916 at Cook, Illinois.
Death	before 1930	Josephine Volk died before 1930.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1883

Josephine Volk was born circa 1883 at Massachusetts.

Marriage

30 December 1916

She married Emil Henry Ziemke on 30 December 1916 at Cook, Illinois.

Death

before 1930

Josephine Volk died before 1930.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois	Josephine Volk was listed as wife in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois

Josephine Volk was listed as wife in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Chicago Ward 33, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_352; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2065; Image: 26.

Ester H. Ziemke

F, b. 27 August 1911, d. 8 May 1980

Father*

Emil Henry Ziemke b. 25 Aug 1888, d. 1957

Mother*

Emilie Henrietta Breitzke b. 2 Apr 1882, d. 12 Jun 1915

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1942	As of before 1942,her married name was Schulz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1942

As of before 1942,her married name was Schulz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 August 1911	Ester H. Ziemke was born on 27 August 1911 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Emil Henry Ziemke and Emilie Henrietta Breitzke.
Marriage	before 1942	Ester H. Ziemke married (?) Schulz before 1942.
Divorce	before 1948	Ester H. Ziemke and (?) Schulz were divorced before 1948.
Death	8 May 1980	Ester H. Ziemke died on 8 May 1980 at Cook, Illinois, at age 68 Esther Ziemke obituary. Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 10 May 1980 - Esther Ziemke obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 August 1911

Ester H. Ziemke was born on 27 August 1911 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Emil Henry Ziemke and Emilie Henrietta Breitzke.

Marriage

before 1942

Ester H. Ziemke married (?) Schulz before 1942.

Divorce

before 1948

Ester H. Ziemke and (?) Schulz were divorced before 1948.

Death

8 May 1980

Ester H. Ziemke died on 8 May 1980 at Cook, Illinois, at age 68 Esther Ziemke obituary.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 10 May 1980 - Esther Ziemke obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois	Ester H. Ziemke was listed as a daughter in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois.¹
1940	Cicero, Cook, Illinois	Ester H. Ziemke was listed as a daughter in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1940 Census at Cicero, Cook, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois

Ester H. Ziemke was listed as a daughter in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 33, Cook, Illinois.¹

1940

Cicero, Cook, Illinois

Ester H. Ziemke was listed as a daughter in Emil Henry Ziemke's household on the 1940 Census at Cicero, Cook, Illinois.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Chicago Ward 33, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_352; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2065; Image: 26.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cicero, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_775; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 16-113.

(?) Schulz

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	before 1942	(?) Schulz married Ester H. Ziemke, daughter of Emil Henry Ziemke and Emilie Henrietta Breitzke, before 1942.
Divorce	before 1948	(?) Schulz and Ester H. Ziemke were divorced before 1948.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

before 1942

(?) Schulz married Ester H. Ziemke, daughter of Emil Henry Ziemke and Emilie Henrietta Breitzke, before 1942.

Divorce

before 1948

(?) Schulz and Ester H. Ziemke were divorced before 1948.

Willie Richard Schupp

M, b. 19 September 1901, d. 10 December 1971

Father*

Louis Schupp

Mother*

Lottie Gates

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 September 1901	Willie Richard Schupp was born on 19 September 1901 at Texas.
		He was the son of Louis Schupp and Lottie Gates.
Marriage	4 May 1925	Willie Richard Schupp married Bertha Mahan, daughter of Joseph Matthew Mahan and Dorothy Jarratt, on 4 May 1925.
Death	10 December 1971	Willie Richard Schupp died on 10 December 1971 at Texas at age 70.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 September 1901

Willie Richard Schupp was born on 19 September 1901 at Texas.

He was the son of Louis Schupp and Lottie Gates.

Marriage

4 May 1925

Willie Richard Schupp married Bertha Mahan, daughter of Joseph Matthew Mahan and Dorothy Jarratt, on 4 May 1925.

Death

10 December 1971

Willie Richard Schupp died on 10 December 1971 at Texas at age 70.

Census Date	Location	Description
8 April 1930	San Antonio, Bexar, Texas	Willie Richard Schupp was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

8 April 1930

San Antonio, Bexar, Texas

Willie Richard Schupp was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: 2294; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 201.0.

Louis Schupp

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Louis Schupp married Lottie Gates.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Louis Schupp married Lottie Gates.

Child of Louis Schupp and Lottie Gates

Willie Richard Schupp+ b. 19 Sep 1901, d. 10 Dec 1971

Lottie Gates

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schupp.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Lottie Gates married Louis Schupp.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lottie Gates married Louis Schupp.

Child of Lottie Gates and Louis Schupp

Willie Richard Schupp+ b. 19 Sep 1901, d. 10 Dec 1971

Carrie M. Heustead

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	2 September 1874	As of 2 September 1874,her married name was Prater.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 September 1874

As of 2 September 1874,her married name was Prater.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	2 September 1874	Carrie M. Heustead married Josiah Prater, son of Josiah Prater and Eliza Hoar, on 2 September 1874 at Iowa, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

2 September 1874

Carrie M. Heustead married Josiah Prater, son of Josiah Prater and Eliza Hoar, on 2 September 1874 at Iowa, Wisconsin.

Charles C. Richards

M, b. July 1895

Father*

Curtis Calvin Richards b. Jan 1870

Mother*

Amelia Cridge b. Oct 1872, d. 1944

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	July 1895	Charles C. Richards was born in July 1895 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Curtis Calvin Richards and Amelia Cridge.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1895

Charles C. Richards was born in July 1895 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Curtis Calvin Richards and Amelia Cridge.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin	Charles C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1900 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹
5 May 1910	Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin	Charles C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1910 Census at Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin

Charles C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1900 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

5 May 1910

Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin

Charles C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1910 Census at Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1791; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 948.

Lloyd C. Richards

M, b. January 1899

Father*

Curtis Calvin Richards b. Jan 1870

Mother*

Amelia Cridge b. Oct 1872, d. 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lloyd C. Richards was also known as Loyd.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

January 1899

Lloyd C. Richards was born in January 1899 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Curtis Calvin Richards and Amelia Cridge.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin

Lloyd C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1900 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

5 May 1910

Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin

Lloyd C. Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1910 Census at Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1791; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 948.

Wallace Richards

M, b. circa 1903

Father*

Curtis Calvin Richards b. Jan 1870

Mother*

Amelia Cridge b. Oct 1872, d. 1944

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1903

Wallace Richards was born circa 1903 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Curtis Calvin Richards and Amelia Cridge.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 May 1910

Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin

Wallace Richards was listed as a son in Curtis Calvin Richards's household on the 1910 Census at Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 948.

James R. Richards

M, b. circa 1845, d. after 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1845

James R. Richards was born circa 1845 at England.

Marriage

before 1865

He married Matilda (?) before 1865.

Death

after 1880

James R. Richards died after 1880.

Child of James R. Richards and Matilda (?)

Curtis Calvin Richards+ b. Jan 1870

Matilda (?)

F, b. circa 1846, d. after 1880

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1865

As of before 1865,her married name was Richards.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1846

Matilda (?) was born circa 1846 at England.

Marriage

before 1865

She married James R. Richards before 1865.

Death

after 1880

Matilda (?) died after 1880.

Child of Matilda (?) and James R. Richards

Curtis Calvin Richards+ b. Jan 1870

Vera Matilda Berg

F, b. 14 April 1903, d. 29 May 1992

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 June 1929

As of 1 June 1929,her married name was Wiggin.

Married Name

1 June 1929

As of 1 June 1929,her married name was Wiggins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 April 1903

Vera Matilda Berg was born on 14 April 1903 at Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Marriage

1 June 1929

She married Orlo M. Wiggin, son of Frank W. Wiggin and Genevieve E. Fenner, on 1 June 1929 at Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.

Death

29 May 1992

Vera Matilda Berg died on 29 May 1992 at Roundup, Musselshell, Montana, at age 89.

Date

Location

Description

1937

Billings, Montana

Vera Matilda Berg and Orlo M. Wiggin lived in 1937 at Billings, Montana.

Mary H. Kelly

F, b. October 1838, d. after 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Wiggin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary H. Kelly married George W. Wiggin.

Birth

October 1838

Mary H. Kelly was born in October 1838 at New Hampshire.

Death

after 1900

She died after 1900.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Lynn, Lincoln, South Dakota

Mary H. Kelly was listed as mother in Frank W. Wiggin's household on the 1900 Census at Lynn, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹

Child of Mary H. Kelly and George W. Wiggin

Frank W. Wiggin+ b. 9 Sep 1871, d. 21 Oct 1927

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lynn, Lincoln, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1551; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 224.

George W. Wiggin

M, d. before 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

George W. Wiggin was born at New Hampshire.

Marriage

He married Mary H. Kelly.

Death

before 1900

George W. Wiggin died before 1900.

Child of George W. Wiggin and Mary H. Kelly

Frank W. Wiggin+ b. 9 Sep 1871, d. 21 Oct 1927

Edward A. Alt

M, b. 12 April 1915, d. 16 July 2002

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 April 1915

Edward A. Alt was born on 12 April 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Marriage

12 May 1936

Edward A. Alt married Elsie M. Brickl, daughter of John George Brickl and Lillian Liegel, on 12 May 1936.

Death

16 July 2002

Edward A. Alt died on 16 July 2002 at age 87.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward A. Alt was listed as a son in John A. Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward A. Alt was listed as a son in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Child of Edward A. Alt and Elsie M. Brickl

Joseph Alt

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

Mary Alt

F, b. circa 1912

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schweitzer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Alt married Frank Schweitzer.

Birth

circa 1912

Mary Alt was born circa 1912 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Alt was listed as a daughter in John A. Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Alt was listed as a daughter in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

Dorothy Alt

F, b. circa 1914

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Roth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dorothy Alt married John Roth.

Birth

circa 1914

Dorothy Alt was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dorothy Alt was listed as a daughter in John A. Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dorothy Alt was listed as a daughter in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

Andrew J. Alt

M, b. 24 November 1919, d. 19 October 1981

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 November 1919

Andrew J. Alt was born on 24 November 1919 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Marriage

28 April 1942

Andrew J. Alt married Lorraine M. Grauvogl, daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer, on 28 April 1942.

Death

19 October 1981

Andrew J. Alt died on 19 October 1981 at age 61.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Andrew J. Alt was listed as a son in John A. Alt's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Andrew J. Alt was listed as a son in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

Erna Alt

F, b. 22 September 1922, d. 3 November 2020

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 April 1948

As of 22 April 1948,her married name was Crosby.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 September 1922

Erna Alt was born on 22 September 1922 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Marriage

22 April 1948

Erna Alt married Orville Crosby, son of Ervin Crosby and Lena Grass, on 22 April 1948.

Death

3 November 2020

Erna Alt died on 3 November 2020 at age 98 Erna A. Crosby, age 98, died on Nov. 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Plain on Sept. 22, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Decker) Alt and united in marriage to Orville Crosby on Apr. 22, 1948; he preceded her in death on July 6, 2006. Erna loved her family more than life itself. She spent much of her life caring for people and always putting others’ needs before her own. The best years of her life were spent at the family cottage on Lake Wisconsin.

Erna is survived by her children, Daniel (Sharon), Carol (George) Albright and Kathy (Jeff) Brickl of Sauk City, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Theo Nelson and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, son, Richard “Chub” and nine siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Nov. 6, 2020 at St. Aloysius Parish, Sauk City with Father Miguel Galvez presiding. Interment will follow in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Erna Alt was listed as a daughter in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

John W. Alt

M, b. circa 1925, d. before 2017

Father*

John A. Alt b. Feb 1883, d. 1956

Mother*

Katherine T. Decker b. 1889, d. 1986

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John W. Alt married Florentine Carmody, daughter of Albert Carmody and Helen Gillian.

Birth

circa 1925

John W. Alt was born circa 1925 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Death

before 2017

John W. Alt died before 2017.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John W. Alt was listed as a son in John A. Alt's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of John W. Alt and Florentine Carmody

John Alt Jr. d. b 2017
Richard L. Alt+ b. 5 Oct 1953, d. 18 Apr 2017
Dale Alfred Alt b. 17 Dec 1958, d. 10 Apr 2020

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 109.0.

Orville Crosby

M, d. 6 July 2006

Father*

Ervin Crosby

Mother*

Lena Grass

Life Event

Date

Description

Orville Crosby was the son of Ervin Crosby and Lena Grass.

Marriage

22 April 1948

Orville Crosby married Erna Alt, daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker, on 22 April 1948.

Death

6 July 2006

Orville Crosby died on 6 July 2006.