Magdalen Mary Walch

F, b. 25 December 1902
Father*Engelbert Walch
Mother*Mary Reuter
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meise.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMagdalen Mary Walch married John Fredrick Meise, son of Stephen Meise and Bertha Schroeter.
Birth25 December 1902Magdalen Mary Walch was born on 25 December 1902 at West Point, Columbia, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Engelbert Walch and Mary Reuter.

Leo Ralph Volk

M, b. 1 July 1892, d. September 1982
Father*Phillip Volk Sr. b. 1851, d. 29 Aug 1930
Mother*Mary Zoerg b. 1851, d. 1914
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULeo Ralph Volk obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo Ralph Volk married Mina Meise, daughter of Stephen Meise and Bertha Schroeter.
Birth1 July 1892Leo Ralph Volk was born on 1 July 1892 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Phillip Volk Sr. and Mary Zoerg.
DeathSeptember 1982Leo Ralph Volk died in September 1982 at age 90.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1895Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Ralph Volk appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Phillip Volk Sr. at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; 5 male 3 female; 6 born in the US 2 born in Germany.
22 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Ralph Volk was listed as a son in Phillip Volk Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Leo Ralph Volk and Mina Meise

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 134.

Lucy A. Meise

F, b. 20 April 1910, d. 24 August 2006
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 March 1936As of 19 March 1936,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 April 1910Lucy A. Meise was born on 20 April 1910 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk.
Marriage19 March 1936Lucy A. Meise married Arthur L. Johnson, son of Arthur N. Johnson and Laura M. (?), on 19 March 1936 at Moline, Illinois, also reported as 9 Mar 1936.
Death24 August 2006Lucy A. Meise died on 24 August 2006 at age 96 Lucy A. Johnson, age 96, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. She was born on April 20, 1910, in Plain, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Molly (Volk) Meise. Lucy graduated from St. Luke's High School in 1927. She then attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1928, graduating in 1931, as a registered nurse. Lucy was united in marriage to Arthur L. Johnson in Moline, Ill., on March 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1982. She worked at the Dane County Jail, as a Deputy Sheriff for 17 years, retiring in 1975. Lucy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, an alumni of St. Mary's Hospital Nursing School, and a member of St. Mary's Auxiliary. She also volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital. Lucy is survived by her children, Brad (JoAnn) Johnson of Madison, and Frances (Howard) Helgeson of Madison; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Viola Wohlferd; and son-in-law, Don Paulson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; a son, Nick Johnson, on Jan. 3, 1999; a daughter, Pauline Paulson, in May 2003; her parents; and three brothers, Wilbert, Frank Jr., and Donald Meise. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 404 E. Main St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A special thank you to Harmony House of Madison and the staff at Hospice. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers.

Children of Lucy A. Meise and Arthur L. Johnson

Arthur L. Johnson

M, b. 1 November 1913, d. 1 July 1982
Father*Arthur N. Johnson b. c 1889
Mother*Laura M. (?) b. c 1892
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUArthur L. Johnson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1913Arthur L. Johnson was born on 1 November 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Arthur N. Johnson and Laura M. (?)
Marriage19 March 1936Arthur L. Johnson married Lucy A. Meise, daughter of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk, on 19 March 1936 at Moline, Illinois, also reported as 9 Mar 1936.
Death1 July 1982Arthur L. Johnson died on 1 July 1982 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Madison Ward 8, Dane, WisconsinArthur L. Johnson was listed as a son in Arthur N. Johnson's household on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 8, Dane, Wisconsin.1
12 April 1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinArthur L. Johnson was listed as a son in Arthur N. Johnson's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.2

Children of Arthur L. Johnson and Lucy A. Meise

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison Ward 8, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 933.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 576.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

Viola E. Meise

F, b. 4 October 1921
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wolferd.
Married NameHer married name was Wohlferd.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1921Viola E. Meise was born on 4 October 1921.
She was the daughter of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk.

Nick S. Johnson

M, b. 30 January 1946, d. 3 January 1999
Father*Arthur L. Johnson b. 1 Nov 1913, d. 1 Jul 1982
Mother*Lucy A. Meise b. 20 Apr 1910, d. 24 Aug 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1946Nick S. Johnson was born on 30 January 1946.
He was the son of Arthur L. Johnson and Lucy A. Meise.
Death3 January 1999Nick S. Johnson died on 3 January 1999 at age 52.

Pauline Ann Johnson

F, b. 8 July 1937, d. 12 May 2003
Father*Arthur L. Johnson b. 1 Nov 1913, d. 1 Jul 1982
Mother*Lucy A. Meise b. 20 Apr 1910, d. 24 Aug 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 September 1957As of 7 September 1957,her married name was Paulson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1937Pauline Ann Johnson was born on 8 July 1937 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur L. Johnson and Lucy A. Meise.
Death12 May 2003Pauline Ann Johnson died on 12 May 2003 at age 65.

Frank Meise Jr.

M, b. 18 April 1915, d. February 1984
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 April 1915Frank Meise Jr. was born on 18 April 1915.
He was the son of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk.
DeathFebruary 1984Frank Meise Jr. died in February 1984 at age 68.

Fred Volk

M, b. February 1888, d. 1961
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1888Fred Volk was born in February 1888 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Volk Sr. and Theresa Kirshbaum.
Death1961Fred Volk died in 1961.

Otto Joseph Volk

M, b. 2 November 1898, d. 22 October 1959
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOtto Joseph Volk married Agnes M. Kesan.
Birth2 November 1898Otto Joseph Volk was born on 2 November 1898 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Volk Sr. and Theresa Kirshbaum.
Death22 October 1959Otto Joseph Volk died on 22 October 1959 at Wisconsin at age 60.

Pauline B. Volk

F, b. 9 August 1882, d. 15 March 1966
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDPauline B. Volk was never married.
Birth9 August 1882She was born on 9 August 1882 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Volk Sr. and Theresa Kirshbaum.
Death15 March 1966Pauline B. Volk died on 15 March 1966 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a sister-in-law in John H. Liegel's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a servant (actually sister-in-law) in John H. Liegel's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
4 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a sister-in-law in John H. Liegel's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Liegl.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 896; FHL Number: 1375749.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 71.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 112.0.

Agnes M. Kesan

F, b. 6 January 1910, d. 1 May 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Volk.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAgnes M. Kesan married Otto Joseph Volk, son of Joseph Volk Sr. and Theresa Kirshbaum.
Birth6 January 1910Agnes M. Kesan was born on 6 January 1910 at Wisconsin also reported as 1909.
Death1 May 1959She died on 1 May 1959 at age 49.

Louis S. Weiss

M, b. 3 February 1916, d. 6 November 2004
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1916Louis S. Weiss was born on 3 February 1916 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Marriage13 February 1939Louis S. Weiss married Teresa M. Bindl, daughter of Henry Jacob Bindl and Theresia Kate Dischler, on 13 February 1939.
Marriage26 April 1981Louis S. Weiss married Edna Celia Paulus, daughter of George J. Paulus and Anna T. Alt, on 26 April 1981.
Death6 November 2004Louis S. Weiss died on 6 November 2004 at age 88 Louis S. Weiss, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. He was born in Plain, on Feb. 3, 1916, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Schwartz) Weiss. He was married to Teresa M. Bindl on Feb. 13, 1939, and she died in 1980. He married Edna Meise on April 26, 1981, and she preceded him in death in 1990. Mr. Weiss farmed for many years in the town of Prairie du Sac, and after retirement was a very active gardener. He also enjoyed fishing on the Wisconsin River and playing cards. Mr. Weiss was a member St. Aloysius Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3099, the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. He was also a former director of Consumers Co-Op in Sauk City. Survivors include a daughter, Sister Jane of Racine; four sons, Robert (Joan) of Prairie du Sac, Daniel (Mary) of Spring Green, David (Myra) of Prairie du Sac, and Dennis (Gloria) of Mauston; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilfred (Elvie) of Plain; sisters-in-law, Alma Mueller of Baraboo, Caroline Schweiss and Gertie Bindl, both of Plain; nine step-children and their families, Les (Connie) Meise of Crestwood, Ill., Joanne (Ken) Volk of Plain, Karen (Red) Cresswell of Arena, Mary (Jack) Krueger of Watertown, Rick Meise of Prairie du Sac, Elaine (Al) Hellenbrand of Middleton, Terry (Debbie) Meise of Tempe, Ariz., Evy (Vern) Halverson of Barneveld, and Dan (Donna) Meise of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by two sons, Gerold and James; four brothers, Zeno, Joseph, Jack and Edmund; and two sisters, Martina Rieder and Lucy Ringelstetter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH where the Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary at 5 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to Mass. Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City.

Children of Louis S. Weiss and Teresa M. Bindl

Dennis Wilfred Weiss

M, b. 16 April 1957, d. 29 May 2019
Father*Louis S. Weiss b. 3 Feb 1916, d. 6 Nov 2004
Mother*Teresa M. Bindl b. 1917, d. 5 Jan 1980
Dennis Wilfred Weiss
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1957Dennis Wilfred Weiss was born on 16 April 1957.
He was the son of Louis S. Weiss and Teresa M. Bindl.
Death29 May 2019Dennis Wilfred Weiss died on 29 May 2019 at age 62.

Joseph Herman Weiss

M, b. 24 February 1874, d. after 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 February 1874Joseph Herman Weiss was born on 24 February 1874 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1902He married Mary Schwartz, daughter of John Baptist Schwartz and Walburg (?), circa 1902.
Deathafter 1930Joseph Herman Weiss died after 1930.
DateLocationDescription
12 September 1918Sauk, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz

Wilfred R. Weiss

M, b. 24 March 1922, d. 2 September 2006
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilfred R. Weiss was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1922Wilfred R. Weiss was born on 24 March 1922 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Death2 September 2006Wilfred R. Weiss died on 2 September 2006 at age 84 Wilfred "Bill" R. Weiss, age 84, of Plain, passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital in Madison, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. Bill was born in 1922, to Joseph and Mary Weiss. Bill married Elvy Ring in 1947. He was in the Air Force 8th 453rd Bomb Group. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post 398. He was a member of the St. Luke's men's choir for 70 years, the Catholic Knights, the foresters, and the Tri-County Airport Association. He spent 34 years as a fireman and nine years as the assistant chief. Bill is survived by a wife, Elvy Weiss; seven children, Linda (John) Goley, Pat (Steve) Bowdish, LaVonne (Andy) Anderson, Gary (Rhonda) Weiss, William R. (Connie) Weiss, Dorothy (John) Hill and Terry (Sheila) Weiss; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Schwartz) Weiss; five brothers, Zeno, Sep, Jack, Louis and Ed Weiss; two sisters, Martina Reider and Lucy Ringelstetter; and a grandson, Michael Hill. A Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with interment following at the St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Plain American Legion Post 398 will be providing military rites. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth H. Volk

M, b. 7 January 1937, d. 4 December 2021
Father*Cyril Volk
Mother*Bernadine Ruhland
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 January 1937Kenneth H. Volk was born on 7 January 1937.
He was the son of Cyril Volk and Bernadine Ruhland.
Death4 December 2021Kenneth H. Volk died on 4 December 2021 at age 84.

Gerold Weiss

M, d. before November 2004
Father*Louis S. Weiss b. 3 Feb 1916, d. 6 Nov 2004
Mother*Teresa M. Bindl b. 1917, d. 5 Jan 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Gerold Weiss was the son of Louis S. Weiss and Teresa M. Bindl.
Deathbefore November 2004Gerold Weiss died before November 2004.

James Weiss

M, b. 1945, d. 1947
Father*Louis S. Weiss b. 3 Feb 1916, d. 6 Nov 2004
Mother*Teresa M. Bindl b. 1917, d. 5 Jan 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1945James Weiss was born in 1945.
He was the son of Louis S. Weiss and Teresa M. Bindl.
Death1947James Weiss died in 1947.

Zeno Weiss

M, b. 17 June 1903, d. 8 August 1970
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1903Zeno Weiss was born on 17 June 1903 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Marriagecirca 1928Zeno Weiss married Esther (?) circa 1928.
Death8 August 1970Zeno Weiss died on 8 August 1970 at age 67.

Children of Zeno Weiss and Esther (?)

Joseph Weiss Jr.

M, b. circa 1905, d. 29 March 1969
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Weiss Jr. was also known as Sep.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1905Joseph Weiss Jr. was born circa 1905 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Marriage1 May 1935Joseph Weiss Jr. married Alma M. Dischler, daughter of John Baptist Dischler and Mary K. Brickl, on 1 May 1935.
Death29 March 1969Joseph Weiss Jr. died on 29 March 1969.

John L. Weiss

M, b. 30 November 1909, d. 6 March 1970
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn L. Weiss was also known as Jack.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn L. Weiss married unknown (?)
Birth30 November 1909John L. Weiss was born on 30 November 1909 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Death6 March 1970John L. Weiss died on 6 March 1970 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 60.

Edmund B. Weiss

M, b. 25 August 1918, d. 26 June 1985
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdmund B. Weiss was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1918Edmund B. Weiss was born on 25 August 1918 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Death26 June 1985Edmund B. Weiss died on 26 June 1985 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 66.

Martina Mary Weiss

F, b. 1 May 1907, d. 20 April 1992
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1930As of after 1930,her married name was Rieder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1907Martina Mary Weiss was born on 1 May 1907 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
Death20 April 1992Martina Mary Weiss died on 20 April 1992 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84.