Clifford M. Rye

M, b. 24 November 1910, d. 15 October 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1910Clifford M. Rye was born on 24 November 1910.
Marriageafter April 1958He married Clara E. Anderson after April 1958 at second marriage for her.
Death15 October 1994Clifford M. Rye died on 15 October 1994 at age 83.
DateLocationDescription
Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 21 Jun 1941
Release Date: 9 Nov 1945.

Benjamin Joseph Rego

M, b. 29 April 1880
Father*Anthony Jeremiah Rego b. Jan 1856
Mother*Mary Jane Quinn b. Jul 1855
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBenjamin Joseph Rego was also known as Benedict Joseph.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1880Benjamin Joseph Rego was born on 29 April 1880 at Wisconsin not included in 1880 census, so likely April 1881.
He was the son of Anthony Jeremiah Rego and Mary Jane Quinn.
Marriagebefore 1908Benjamin Joseph Rego married Josephine R. Moore before 1908.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Westford, Richland, WisconsinBenjamin Joseph Rego was listed as a son in Anthony Jeremiah Rego's household on the 1900 Census at Westford, Richland, Wisconsin.1
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinBenjamin Joseph Rego was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Richland, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Richland, Wisconsin.

Children of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westford, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1813; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 123.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Josephine R. Moore

F, b. circa 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJosephine R. Moore was also known as Josie.
Name VariationJosephine R. Moore was also known as Johanna R.
Married Namebefore 1908As of before 1908,her married name was Rego.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1884Josephine R. Moore was born circa 1884 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1908She married Benjamin Joseph Rego, son of Anthony Jeremiah Rego and Mary Jane Quinn, before 1908.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinJosephine R. Moore was listed as wife in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Children of Josephine R. Moore and Benjamin Joseph Rego

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Anthony W. Rego

M, b. circa 1908
Father*Benjamin Joseph Rego b. 29 Apr 1880
Mother*Josephine R. Moore b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Anthony W. Rego was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinAnthony W. Rego was listed as a son in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Agnes W. Rego

F, b. circa 1908
Father*Benjamin Joseph Rego b. 29 Apr 1880
Mother*Josephine R. Moore b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Agnes W. Rego was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinAgnes W. Rego was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Donald E. Rego

M, b. circa 1911
Father*Benjamin Joseph Rego b. 29 Apr 1880
Mother*Josephine R. Moore b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1911Donald E. Rego was born circa 1911 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinDonald E. Rego was listed as a son in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Josephine R. Rego

F, b. circa 1917
Father*Benjamin Joseph Rego b. 29 Apr 1880
Mother*Josephine R. Moore b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1917Josephine R. Rego was born circa 1917 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinJosephine R. Rego was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Benjamin C. Rego

M, b. 21 September 1919, d. 17 February 1979
Father*Benjamin Joseph Rego b. 29 Apr 1880
Mother*Josephine R. Moore b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1919Benjamin C. Rego was born on 21 September 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Benjamin Joseph Rego and Josephine R. Moore.
Death17 February 1979Benjamin C. Rego died on 17 February 1979 at age 59.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Willow, Richland, WisconsinBenjamin C. Rego was listed as a son in Benjamin Joseph Rego's household on the 1920 Census at Willow, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Willow, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 422.

Eugene H. Schmid

M, b. 15 June 1931, d. 31 March 2022
Father*John Schmid b. 1905, d. 26 May 1966
Mother*Clara Christina Heiser b. 23 Apr 1911, d. 22 Jun 1997
Eugene H (Gene) Schmid
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene H. Schmid was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 June 1931Eugene H. Schmid was born on 15 June 1931 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Schmid and Clara Christina Heiser.
Death31 March 2022Eugene H. Schmid died on 31 March 2022 at age 90 Eugene (Gene) Schmid, 90 of Plain was welcomed into the outstretched arms of Jesus on March 31, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born to John and Clara (Heiser) Schmid on June 15, 1931 on the family farm in Loreto, WI. He attended a rural one room school through eighth grade and graduated from the Spring Green High School in 1949. In October of 1950, Gene and his good friend Vincent Limmex enlisted in the Army. He served as a Sergeant in Korea, was wounded three times, and was awarded a Purple Heart and two Oak Leaves. When he returned home, he began his long career in construction. On May 30, 1956 he married the love of his life, Helen ‘Lee’ Ederer. They built a home in Plain where they raised their four children and lived happily together for over 65 years. Gene was a kind, loving man whose smile would light up the room. He was a friend to all and put his wife, his children and his faith above all else.

Gene was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council and taught Religious Education class. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight and District Deputy and the Plain American Legion Post #398. He was a skilled builder who created beautiful pieces of furniture that are priceless treasures to his family. In 2017 he wrote a chronicle of his life that he titled “Lucky Me, My Life”. The truly lucky ones were the people fortunate enough to be his family.

Gene is survived by his wife, Lee Schmid of Plain, his children, Dorothy (Stacy) Floerke of Black Earth, Lynn (Jim) Kriha of Neenah, Nancy (Mike) Slaney of Dodgeville and Allan Schmid of Waunakee, his grandchildren, Holly (Dean Stillman) and Heather Floerke, Andrew, Rebecca, and Matthew (Abby) Kriha, Zachary and Jordyn Schmid, and his great granddaughter Adelia Stillman. He is also survived by his siblings: Virginia Murphy, Ronald (Barb Schriver) Schmid, Mary (Harley) Lampman, Betty (Fritz) Woldt, Berniece (Mark Burright) Schmid, Doris Laufenberg, Joanne (Bob) Neuheisel, Dan (Gloria) Schmid, sister in law Shirley Schmid, Lee’s siblings; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara, his brothers, Richard, Verlyn, and Johnny, his sisters, Clara Schmid and Viola Hinkson, his sisters in law, Beverly and Marilyn Schmid, brother in law, Bernard Murphy, niece, Mindy Hinkson, mother and father in law, Reuben and Dorothy Ederer, and beloved members of the Ederer family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Randolph Health Services for their outstanding care and compassion during Gene’s final days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Garrett Kau will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398. Visitation will be held Friday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon when the rosary will be prayed by the Knights of Columbus followed by the Mass of Christian Burial.

Delbert G. Schutz

M, b. 5 March 1931, d. 21 March 2018
Father*George G. Schutz Jr. b. 5 Feb 1905, d. 2 Jul 1966
Mother*Florence Genevieve Volk b. 18 Apr 1906, d. 11 Jan 1973
Delbert Schutz 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1931Delbert G. Schutz was born on 5 March 1931 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George G. Schutz Jr. and Florence Genevieve Volk.
Death21 March 2018Delbert G. Schutz died on 21 March 2018 at age 87 Delbert G. "Del" Schutz, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1931, in Loganville, Wis., the son of George and Florence (Volk) Schutz. Delbert was united in marriage to Alice Ederer on Aug. 16, 1955. He was proud of accomplishing 40 years of working at Oscar Mayer and 18 years at Suttle Straus.

He was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He sang in the choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a passion for gardening, woodworking and dancing. When his children were growing up he was involved with the 4-H club and Boy Scouts.

Delbert spent numerous hours attending his children and grandchildren extracurricular activities always cheering them on. Though he left this earth too early, he will be remembered as the best husband, dad, grandpa, brother, father-in-law, uncle, great-grandfather and friend anyone could ask for; he was a mentor to many.

Delbert is survived by his loving wife, Alice of 62 years; their children, Brian (Judy), Jerry (Diane), Terri (Alan) Karls, Doug (Karen) and Dennis (Angie); 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; his brothers and sisters, Eugene (Agnes), Maxine Bauer, Marilynn Rebman and Connie (Eugene) Krayer along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Merita Schrank, and her husband, Ronald; a brother, Kenneth; and a brother-in-law, Allyn Bauer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday March 27, 2018, at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 South St., Waunakee, with Monsignor Gunn officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Burialafter 21 March 2018He was buried after 21 March 2018 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Waunakee, Dane, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDelbert G. Schutz was listed as a son in George G. Schutz Jr.'s household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Gerald R. Nelson

M, b. 14 July 1929, d. 9 January 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald R. Nelson was also known as John.
Name VariationGerald R. Nelson was also known as Gerald.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 July 1929Gerald R. Nelson was born on 14 July 1929 at Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Death9 January 2018He died on 9 January 2018 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 88 Gerald R. “John” Nelson age 88 of Spring Green passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 14, 1929 in Dodgeville the son of Henry and Ethel (Love) Nelson. He was married to the former Caryl Ederer on September 23, 1967 and they celebrated 50 years together last September. Gerald loved to farm and made farming his life long career. Survivors include his wife, Caryl Nelson of Spring Green, a daughter, Paulette (Dale) Smith of Spring Green, 3 grandchildren, Brittany Smith and Danny Walsh of Prairie du Sac, Dale “D.J.” Smith of Spring Green, Matt McGraw of Spring Green, a great grandson, Jaxson Meyer, 2 sisters, a sister-in-law, many niece’s, nephew’s other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and a special niece. Per Gerald’s request no formal services will be held. A private family burial will take place at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Spring Green at a later date. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Gerald Ederer

M, d. before 2009
Father*Reuben John Ederer b. 3 Jul 1909, d. 8 Dec 1991
Mother*Dorothy Catherine Bauer b. 16 Jun 1913, d. 5 Oct 1990
Life EventDateDescription
BirthGerald Ederer was born.
He was the son of Reuben John Ederer and Dorothy Catherine Bauer.
Deathbefore 2009Gerald Ederer died before 2009 at Wisconsin.

George Edward Rego

M, b. 14 November 1912, d. 24 July 1999
Father*Edward J. Rego b. c 1883
Mother*Nora F. Cline b. c 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Edward Rego was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 November 1912George Edward Rego was born on 14 November 1912.
He was the son of Edward J. Rego and Nora F. Cline.
Marriage31 July 1939George Edward Rego married Genevieve Mary Connors on 31 July 1939.
Death24 July 1999George Edward Rego died on 24 July 1999 at age 86.

Children of George Edward Rego and Genevieve Mary Connors

Genevieve Mary Connors

F, b. 31 March 1909, d. 12 July 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGenevieve Mary Connors was also known as O’Connor.
Married Name31 July 1939As of 31 July 1939,her married name was Rego.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1909Genevieve Mary Connors was born on 31 March 1909.
Marriage31 July 1939She married George Edward Rego, son of Edward J. Rego and Nora F. Cline, on 31 July 1939.
Death12 July 2001Genevieve Mary Connors died on 12 July 2001 at age 92.

Children of Genevieve Mary Connors and George Edward Rego

Clive Ernston Barton

M, b. 10 April 1883, d. 24 August 1957
Father*William Barton b. Aug 1858
Mother*Ida L. Roe b. Aug 1857
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1883Clive Ernston Barton was born on 10 April 1883 at Oregon, Wisconsin, also reported as Apr 1882.
He was the son of William Barton and Ida L. Roe.
Marriagebefore 1934Clive Ernston Barton married Florence L. Truan before 1934.
Death24 August 1957Clive Ernston Barton died on 24 August 1957 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Albany, Green, WisconsinClive Ernston Barton was listed as a son in William Barton's household on the 1900 Census at Albany, Green, Wisconsin.1
10 April 1940Poynette, Columbia, WisconsinClive Ernston Barton was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Poynette, Columbia, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
WW I, Sgt Co G, 6 Inf.
12 November 1919On 12 November 1919 Newspaper article: "Clive Barton who is working at the Sampson Tractor Plant in Janesville, visited at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs William Barton, Sunday" Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) on 12 Nov 1919, Page 17.

Children of Clive Ernston Barton and Florence L. Truan

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Albany, Green, Wisconsin; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1241789.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poynette, Columbia, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4466; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 11-28.

Ben Roe Barton

M, b. 28 April 1941, d. 10 December 2015
Father*Clive Ernston Barton b. 10 Apr 1883, d. 24 Aug 1957
Mother*Florence L. Truan b. 2 Nov 1911, d. Dec 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 April 1941Ben Roe Barton was born on 28 April 1941.
He was the son of Clive Ernston Barton and Florence L. Truan.
Marriage14 November 1959Ben Roe Barton married Carol Ann Purdy, daughter of Lyman A. Purdy and Bessie Drummond, on 14 November 1959.
Death10 December 2015Ben Roe Barton died on 10 December 2015 at age 74.

Children of Ben Roe Barton and Carol Ann Purdy

Carol Ann Purdy

F, b. 14 December 1943, d. 2 November 2010
Father*Lyman A. Purdy b. 20 Sep 1902, d. 20 Mar 1980
Mother*Bessie Drummond b. c 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 November 1959As of 14 November 1959,her married name was Barton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 December 1943Carol Ann Purdy was born on 14 December 1943.
She was the daughter of Lyman A. Purdy and Bessie Drummond.
Marriage14 November 1959Carol Ann Purdy married Ben Roe Barton, son of Clive Ernston Barton and Florence L. Truan, on 14 November 1959.
Death2 November 2010Carol Ann Purdy died on 2 November 2010 at age 66 Carol Ann Purdy Barton, 66, of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at St. Clare Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born Dec. 14, 1943, the daughter of Lyman and Bessie Drummond Purdy. On Nov. 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ben Barton in Portage. Carol was employed at Flambeau Plastics in Baraboo prior to dedicating her life being a wife and mother of five children. She also enjoyed making her crafts. Carol is survived by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Ben Barton; three children, Vicki Auck (special friend, Cory Schutz) of Poynette, Todd (special friend, Tammy Taylor) of Baraboo, and Leo (Dawn) Barton of Ironton; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Bev (Art) Champlin; brother-in-law, Gilbert (Charlotte) Barton; sisters-in-law, Betsy Wietzel and Loretta (Bill) McDonald; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a son, Ben Jr; a daughter, Sheila Barton-Hughes; stepmother, Elrene Purdy; brothers and sisters, Lyman II, Byron, Howard, Dorothy, Jimmy, Elaine, Phillip, Yvonne, Betty, Harlen and Darlene; and a son-in-law, LeRoy Auck. A celebration of Carol's life will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church, S3205 Golf Course Road, Reedsburg, with Pastor Scott Buhrow officiating. Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Children of Carol Ann Purdy and Ben Roe Barton

Lyman A. Purdy

M, b. 20 September 1902, d. 20 March 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLyman A. Purdy married Bessie Drummond.
Birth20 September 1902Lyman A. Purdy was born on 20 September 1902 at Wisconsin.
Marriageafter 1943He married Elrene (?) after 1943.
Death20 March 1980Lyman A. Purdy died on 20 March 1980 at Rock, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Children of Lyman A. Purdy and Bessie Drummond