Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

Aloysius Havertape Jr.

M, d. between 1956 and 2011

Father*

Aloysius Havertape b. 1899, d. 24 Jun 1956

Mother*

Olefa Neis b. 29 Feb 1904, d. 14 Mar 1997

Life Event	Date	Description
		Aloysius Havertape Jr. was the son of Aloysius Havertape and Olefa Neis.
Death	between 1956 and 2011	Aloysius Havertape Jr. died between 1956 and 2011.

Life Event

Date

Description

Aloysius Havertape Jr. was the son of Aloysius Havertape and Olefa Neis.

Death

between 1956 and 2011

Aloysius Havertape Jr. died between 1956 and 2011.

Mary Ellen Kieler

F, b. 15 August 1953, d. 15 August 1953

Father*

Arthur C. Kieler b. 20 Feb 1927, d. 9 Mar 2010

Mother*

Kathleen A. Havertape b. 21 Dec 1929, d. 24 Sep 2011

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 August 1953	Mary Ellen Kieler was born on 15 August 1953.
Death	15 August 1953	She died on 15 August 1953 at died in infancy.
Burial	after 15 August 1953	She was buried after 15 August 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Arthur C. Kieler and Kathleen A. Havertape.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 August 1953

Mary Ellen Kieler was born on 15 August 1953.

Death

15 August 1953

She died on 15 August 1953 at died in infancy.

Burial

after 15 August 1953

She was buried after 15 August 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Arthur C. Kieler and Kathleen A. Havertape.

Eugene Oscar Ginter

M, b. 13 August 1936, d. 30 December 2002

Father*

Louis Frank Ginter b. 29 Dec 1891, d. 17 Feb 1977

Mother*

Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz b. Feb 1897, d. 14 Apr 1981

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Eugene Oscar Ginter was also known as Gene O.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Eugene Oscar Ginter was also known as Gene O.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 August 1936	Eugene Oscar Ginter was born on 13 August 1936 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Louis Frank Ginter and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.
Death	30 December 2002	Eugene Oscar Ginter died on 30 December 2002 at age 66.
Burial	after 30 December 2002	He was buried after 30 December 2002 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 August 1936

Eugene Oscar Ginter was born on 13 August 1936 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Louis Frank Ginter and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.

Death

30 December 2002

Eugene Oscar Ginter died on 30 December 2002 at age 66.

Burial

after 30 December 2002

He was buried after 30 December 2002 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Jacob Kieler

M, b. 1770, d. 1840

Father*

Johann Kiehler b. 13 Oct 1728, d. 9 Apr 1773

Mother*

Mary Margaret (?) b. 28 Nov 1739, d. 26 Oct 1777

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jacob Kieler was also known as Kiehler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jacob Kieler was also known as Kiehler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1770	Jacob Kieler was born in 1770 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.
		He was the son of Johann Kiehler and Mary Margaret (?)
Marriage	before 1800	Jacob Kieler married Anna Margaretha Vondran before 1800.
Death	1840	Jacob Kieler died in 1840 at Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1770

Jacob Kieler was born in 1770 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.

He was the son of Johann Kiehler and Mary Margaret (?)

Marriage

before 1800

Jacob Kieler married Anna Margaretha Vondran before 1800.

Death

1840

Jacob Kieler died in 1840 at Wisconsin.

Children of Jacob Kieler and Anna Margaretha Vondran

Johannes Kieler+ b. 29 Sep 1800, d. 3 May 1882
Valentin Kieler+ b. 3 Nov 1804, d. 4 Feb 1870

Anna Margaretha Vondran

F, b. 1772, d. 1841

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Margaretha Vondran was also known as Vondram.
Married Name	before 1800	As of before 1800,her married name was Kieler.
Married Name	before 1800	As of before 1800,her married name was Kiehler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Margaretha Vondran was also known as Vondram.

Married Name

before 1800

As of before 1800,her married name was Kieler.

Married Name

before 1800

As of before 1800,her married name was Kiehler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1772	Anna Margaretha Vondran was born in 1772 at Thüringen, Germany.
Marriage	before 1800	She married Jacob Kieler, son of Johann Kiehler and Mary Margaret (?), before 1800.
Death	1841	Anna Margaretha Vondran died in 1841.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1772

Anna Margaretha Vondran was born in 1772 at Thüringen, Germany.

Marriage

before 1800

She married Jacob Kieler, son of Johann Kiehler and Mary Margaret (?), before 1800.

Death

1841

Anna Margaretha Vondran died in 1841.

Children of Anna Margaretha Vondran and Jacob Kieler

Johannes Kieler+ b. 29 Sep 1800, d. 3 May 1882
Valentin Kieler+ b. 3 Nov 1804, d. 4 Feb 1870

Bathasar Vondran

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bathasar Vondran married Mary Eliza Richter.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bathasar Vondran married Mary Eliza Richter.

Child of Bathasar Vondran and Mary Eliza Richter

Joseph Vondran+ b. c 1830, d. c 1903

Mary Eliza Richter

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Vondran.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary Eliza Richter married Bathasar Vondran.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Eliza Richter married Bathasar Vondran.

Child of Mary Eliza Richter and Bathasar Vondran

Joseph Vondran+ b. c 1830, d. c 1903

Johann Kiehler

M, b. 13 October 1728, d. 9 April 1773

Father*

Johannes Balthasar Kiehler b. 1701, d. 1770

Mother*

Barbara Helbing b. 1711

Charts: Viola Loretta McClain Friede Pedigree Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Johann Kiehler was also known as John.
Name Variation		Johann Kiehler was also known as Kieler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Kiehler was also known as John.

Name Variation

Johann Kiehler was also known as Kieler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Johann Kiehler married Mary Margaret (?)
Birth	13 October 1728	Johann Kiehler was born on 13 October 1728 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.
		He was the son of Johannes Balthasar Kiehler and Barbara Helbing.
Death	9 April 1773	Johann Kiehler died on 9 April 1773 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany, at age 44.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Johann Kiehler married Mary Margaret (?)

Birth

13 October 1728

Johann Kiehler was born on 13 October 1728 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.

He was the son of Johannes Balthasar Kiehler and Barbara Helbing.

Death

9 April 1773

Johann Kiehler died on 9 April 1773 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany, at age 44.

Children of Johann Kiehler and Mary Margaret (?)

Johann Martin Kieler+ b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Jacob Kieler+ b. 1770, d. 1840

Mary Margaret (?)

F, b. 28 November 1739, d. 26 October 1777

Charts: Viola Loretta McClain Friede Pedigree Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Margaret (?) was also known as Anna Margaretha (?)
Married Name		Her married name was Kiehler.
Married Name		Her married name was Kieler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Margaret (?) was also known as Anna Margaretha (?)

Married Name

Her married name was Kiehler.

Married Name

Her married name was Kieler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary Margaret (?) married Johann Kiehler, son of Johannes Balthasar Kiehler and Barbara Helbing.
Birth	28 November 1739	Mary Margaret (?) was born on 28 November 1739 at Thüringen, Germany.
Death	26 October 1777	She died on 26 October 1777 at age 37.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Margaret (?) married Johann Kiehler, son of Johannes Balthasar Kiehler and Barbara Helbing.

Birth

28 November 1739

Mary Margaret (?) was born on 28 November 1739 at Thüringen, Germany.

Death

26 October 1777

She died on 26 October 1777 at age 37.

Children of Mary Margaret (?) and Johann Kiehler

Johann Martin Kieler+ b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Jacob Kieler+ b. 1770, d. 1840

Johannes Balthasar Kiehler

M, b. 1701, d. 1770

Charts: Viola Loretta McClain Friede Pedigree Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Johannes Balthasar Kiehler married Barbara Helbing.
Birth	1701	Johannes Balthasar Kiehler was born in 1701 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.
Death	1770	He died in 1770 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Johannes Balthasar Kiehler married Barbara Helbing.

Birth

1701

Johannes Balthasar Kiehler was born in 1701 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.

Death

1770

He died in 1770 at Struth, Thüringen, Germany.

Child of Johannes Balthasar Kiehler and Barbara Helbing

Johann Kiehler+ b. 13 Oct 1728, d. 9 Apr 1773

Barbara Helbing

F, b. 1711

Charts: Viola Loretta McClain Friede Pedigree Chart

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kiehler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Barbara Helbing married Johannes Balthasar Kiehler.
Birth	1711	Barbara Helbing was born in 1711 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
Death		She died at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Barbara Helbing married Johannes Balthasar Kiehler.

Birth

1711

Barbara Helbing was born in 1711 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Death

She died at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Child of Barbara Helbing and Johannes Balthasar Kiehler

Johann Kiehler+ b. 13 Oct 1728, d. 9 Apr 1773

Merlin B. Brandt

M, b. 24 May 1920, d. 8 May 2009

Father*

Sylvester Joseph Brandt b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943

Mother*

Mary Susan Duve b. 3 Dec 1883, d. 12 Jun 1935

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Merlin B. Brandt was also known as Tubbs.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Merlin B. Brandt was also known as Tubbs.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 May 1920	Merlin B. Brandt was born on 24 May 1920 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.
Marriage	21 May 1946	Merlin B. Brandt married Mabel Patcle, daughter of Frank T. Patcle Sr. and Anna A. Knockel, on 21 May 1946 Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 8, 1946 - Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement
Death	8 May 2009	Merlin B. Brandt died on 8 May 2009 at age 88 Merlin B. “Tubbs” Brandt, age 88, of Potosi died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Grant Regiona lHealth Center in Lancaster. He was born on May 24, 1920, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt in Kieler, WI. Tubbs enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corp in December 1941 serving in Italy, North Africa and the Panama Canal until September 1945 when he was honourably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Mabel “Babe” Patcle on May 21, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi and was self-employed carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing and telling stories. Tubbs also loved to go to McCartney’s Corner for coffee every morning. Merlin is survived by his wife, Mabel “Babe” of 63 years; four children: Beth (Carl) Abing, Cassville, Greg (Mary) Brandt, Cuba City, Cathy (George) Pennekamp, Pat (Tom) Tobin and Jane (Dale) Ley, all of Potosi; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Brandt, Kieler; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Brandt, East Moline, IL and Helen Patcle, Potosi; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Walter and Karl. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by the Berg Averkamp VFW Post #5276 and the American Legion Post #473, both from Potosi was held in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends were welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church. The Martin Funeral Home in Potosi is serving the family. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to the Potosi Rescue Squad and VFW Post #5276 of Potosi.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 May 1920

Merlin B. Brandt was born on 24 May 1920 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.

Marriage

21 May 1946

Merlin B. Brandt married Mabel Patcle, daughter of Frank T. Patcle Sr. and Anna A. Knockel, on 21 May 1946 Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 8, 1946 - Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement

Death

8 May 2009

Merlin B. Brandt died on 8 May 2009 at age 88 Merlin B. “Tubbs” Brandt, age 88, of Potosi died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Grant Regiona lHealth Center in Lancaster. He was born on May 24, 1920, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt in Kieler, WI. Tubbs enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corp in December 1941 serving in Italy, North Africa and the Panama Canal until September 1945 when he was honourably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Mabel “Babe” Patcle on May 21, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi and was self-employed carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing and telling stories. Tubbs also loved to go to McCartney’s Corner for coffee every morning. Merlin is survived by his wife, Mabel “Babe” of 63 years; four children: Beth (Carl) Abing, Cassville, Greg (Mary) Brandt, Cuba City, Cathy (George) Pennekamp, Pat (Tom) Tobin and Jane (Dale) Ley, all of Potosi; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Brandt, Kieler; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Brandt, East Moline, IL and Helen Patcle, Potosi; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Walter and Karl. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by the Berg Averkamp VFW Post #5276 and the American Legion Post #473, both from Potosi was held in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends were welcome from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church. The Martin Funeral Home in Potosi is serving the family. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to the Potosi Rescue Squad and VFW Post #5276 of Potosi.

Date	Location	Description
2 October 1945	Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin	Merlin B. Brandt was the best man at the wedding of Elaine C. Dalsing and Donald L. Brandt on 2 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement.

Date

Location

Description

2 October 1945

Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin

Merlin B. Brandt was the best man at the wedding of Elaine C. Dalsing and Donald L. Brandt on 2 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement.

Mabel Patcle

F, b. 6 March 1924, d. 10 November 2012

Father*

Frank T. Patcle Sr. b. 20 Dec 1882, d. 25 Sep 1971

Mother*

Anna A. Knockel b. c 1892, d. 27 Apr 1961

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mabel Patcle was also known as Babe.
Married Name	21 May 1946	As of 21 May 1946,her married name was Brandt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mabel Patcle was also known as Babe.

Married Name

21 May 1946

As of 21 May 1946,her married name was Brandt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 March 1924	Mabel Patcle was born on 6 March 1924 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Frank T. Patcle Sr. and Anna A. Knockel.
Marriage	21 May 1946	Mabel Patcle married Merlin B. Brandt, son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve, on 21 May 1946 Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 8, 1946 - Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement
Death	10 November 2012	Mabel Patcle died on 10 November 2012 at age 88 Mabel E. "Babe" Brandt, age 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Orchard Manor. Babe was born on March 6, 1924 in Waterloo Township, WI, daughter of Frank and Anna (Knockle) Patcle. She married Merlin Tubbs Brandt on May 21, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Babe and Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi for most of their lives. In later years, she was a cook at Friedmans Supper Club. She also became known as Grandma Babe while working at Tee-Pee Daycare in Potosi. Babe is survived by her children, Beth (Carl) Abing of Cassville, Greg (Mary) Brandt of Cuba City, Cathy (George) Pennekamp of Potosi, Pat (Tom) Tobin of Potosi, and Jane (Dale) Ley of Potosi; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Donald Brandt of Kieler; a sister-in-law, Helen Patcle of Potosi; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin in 2009; her parents; two brothers, John Patcle and Frank Patcle Jr; and three sisters, Marge Zenz Cherrier, Mary Zenz, and Florence Elwell. Funeral Services were held at 11 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery in Potosi. Friends called from 9 am until the start of the service Tuesday at the church. Martin Funeral Home, Potosi is serving her family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 March 1924

Mabel Patcle was born on 6 March 1924 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frank T. Patcle Sr. and Anna A. Knockel.

Marriage

21 May 1946

Mabel Patcle married Merlin B. Brandt, son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve, on 21 May 1946 Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 8, 1946 - Merlin Brandt and Mabel Patcle engagement announcement

Death

10 November 2012

Mabel Patcle died on 10 November 2012 at age 88 Mabel E. "Babe" Brandt, age 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Potosi, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Orchard Manor. Babe was born on March 6, 1924 in Waterloo Township, WI, daughter of Frank and Anna (Knockle) Patcle. She married Merlin Tubbs Brandt on May 21, 1946 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Babe and Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi for most of their lives. In later years, she was a cook at Friedmans Supper Club. She also became known as Grandma Babe while working at Tee-Pee Daycare in Potosi.

Babe is survived by her children, Beth (Carl) Abing of Cassville, Greg (Mary) Brandt of Cuba City, Cathy (George) Pennekamp of Potosi, Pat (Tom) Tobin of Potosi, and Jane (Dale) Ley of Potosi; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Donald Brandt of Kieler; a sister-in-law, Helen Patcle of Potosi; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin in 2009; her parents; two brothers, John Patcle and Frank Patcle Jr; and three sisters, Marge Zenz Cherrier, Mary Zenz, and Florence Elwell.

Funeral Services were held at 11 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery in Potosi. Friends called from 9 am until the start of the service Tuesday at the church. Martin Funeral Home, Potosi is serving her family.

Donald L. Brandt

M, b. 29 September 1915, d. 21 January 2013

Father*

Sylvester Joseph Brandt b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943

Mother*

Mary Susan Duve b. 3 Dec 1883, d. 12 Jun 1935

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Donald L Brandt

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 September 1915	Donald L. Brandt was born on 29 September 1915 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.
Marriage	23 April 1940	Donald L. Brandt married Delores A. Dalsing, daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser, on 23 April 1940.
Marriage	2 October 1945	Donald L. Brandt married Elaine C. Dalsing, daughter of George Dalsing and Sophie M. Fransen, on 2 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 2, 1945 - Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement
Death	21 January 2013	Donald L. Brandt died on 21 January 2013 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 97 Donald L. Brandt, 97, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Busy “B” Farm near Kieler. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating and concelebrants Rev. Francis Steffen and Rev. Bart Timmerman. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 pm Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler. Friends also may call from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the parish center. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of the arrangements. Donald was born on September 29, 1915, in Sinnipee, near Kieler, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt. He married Delores Dalsing on April 23, 1940. She preceded him in death on July 30, 1943. He married Elaine Dalsing on October 2, 1945. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1999. Donald farmed in the Kieler area all of his life. Until a few years ago Donald was out feeding calves and driving the tractor. Until just recently he was driving the four-wheeler. He also owned and operated Brandt’s General Grocery Store in Kieler for a period of time. Donald was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Parish and its Holy Name Society. He was a pillar in his community, a leader to his family and friends, and a true believer in God and his Country. Surviving are his seven children, Bob (Jeanette) Brandt, of Hazel Green, Mary Jean (Norman) Hanfeld and Karen (Elmer–deceased) Timmerman, both of Kieler, John (Sharon) Brandt, of Cuba City, Diane (Rick) Downing, of Iowa City, IA, David J. Brandt, of Hazel Green, and Joan (John) McClain, of Coralville, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roger (Barb) Brandt, Connie Brandt, Mike (Tracy) Hanfeld, Tony (Martha) Hanfeld, Laura (Ron) Slaats, Tammy (Bob) Brand, Molly (Brian) Lucey, Eric (Joy) Brandt, Melissa (Dave) Fichtinger, Carrie (Matt) Tellevik, Katie Brandt, Susie Downing, Tim (fiancé Beth) Downing, Dan (fiancé Sarah) Downing, Josh, Allison, and Brianna McClain; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his in-laws, Donald (Jane) Dalsing, of Hazel Green, Liz Dalsing, of California, Bernadine Schaefer, of Platteville, and Agnes Kahle, of Hazel Green. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Brandt (1959); a son–in-law, Elmer Timmerman (1999), three brothers and in-laws, Walter, Karl (Pearl) and Merlin (Babe); his mothers and fathers-in-law, Andrew and Louisa Dalsing and George and Sophie Dalsing; and his in-laws, Irma (Joe) Wiederholt, Delmar Dalsing, Myrtle (Art) Weber, Almira (Harold) Weber, Marie (Merlin) Bechen, Lowell Kahle and Elmer Schaefer.
Burial	after 21 January 2013	He was buried after 21 January 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 September 1915

Donald L. Brandt was born on 29 September 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.

Marriage

23 April 1940

Donald L. Brandt married Delores A. Dalsing, daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser, on 23 April 1940.

Marriage

2 October 1945

Donald L. Brandt married Elaine C. Dalsing, daughter of George Dalsing and Sophie M. Fransen, on 2 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 2, 1945 - Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement

Death

21 January 2013

Donald L. Brandt died on 21 January 2013 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 97 Donald L. Brandt, 97, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Busy “B” Farm near Kieler. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating and concelebrants Rev. Francis Steffen and Rev. Bart Timmerman. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 pm Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler. Friends also may call from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the parish center. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald was born on September 29, 1915, in Sinnipee, near Kieler, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt. He married Delores Dalsing on April 23, 1940. She preceded him in death on July 30, 1943. He married Elaine Dalsing on October 2, 1945. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1999.
Donald farmed in the Kieler area all of his life. Until a few years ago Donald was out feeding calves and driving the tractor. Until just recently he was driving the four-wheeler. He also owned and operated Brandt’s General Grocery Store in Kieler for a period of time. Donald was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Parish and its Holy Name Society. He was a pillar in his community, a leader to his family and friends, and a true believer in God and his Country.
Surviving are his seven children, Bob (Jeanette) Brandt, of Hazel Green, Mary Jean (Norman) Hanfeld and Karen (Elmer–deceased) Timmerman, both of Kieler, John (Sharon) Brandt, of Cuba City, Diane (Rick) Downing, of Iowa City, IA, David J. Brandt, of Hazel Green, and Joan (John) McClain, of Coralville, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roger (Barb) Brandt, Connie Brandt, Mike (Tracy) Hanfeld, Tony (Martha) Hanfeld, Laura (Ron) Slaats, Tammy (Bob) Brand, Molly (Brian) Lucey, Eric (Joy) Brandt, Melissa (Dave) Fichtinger, Carrie (Matt) Tellevik, Katie Brandt, Susie Downing, Tim (fiancé Beth) Downing, Dan (fiancé Sarah) Downing, Josh, Allison, and Brianna McClain; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his in-laws, Donald (Jane) Dalsing, of Hazel Green, Liz Dalsing, of California, Bernadine Schaefer, of Platteville, and Agnes Kahle, of Hazel Green.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Brandt (1959); a son–in-law, Elmer Timmerman (1999), three brothers and in-laws, Walter, Karl (Pearl) and Merlin (Babe); his mothers and fathers-in-law, Andrew and Louisa Dalsing and George and Sophie Dalsing; and his in-laws, Irma (Joe) Wiederholt, Delmar Dalsing, Myrtle (Art) Weber, Almira (Harold) Weber, Marie (Merlin) Bechen, Lowell Kahle and Elmer Schaefer.

Burial

after 21 January 2013

He was buried after 21 January 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Donald L. Brandt and Elaine C. Dalsing

Mary Jean Brandt+ b. 1 Sep 1946, d. 8 Jan 2023
Janice Kay Brandt b. 1956, d. 18 Dec 1959
David J. Brandt b. 4 Aug 1959, d. 15 May 2024

Walter B. Brandt

M, b. 16 January 1913, d. 28 October 1987

Father*

Sylvester Joseph Brandt b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943

Mother*

Mary Susan Duve b. 3 Dec 1883, d. 12 Jun 1935

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 January 1913	Walter B. Brandt was born on 16 January 1913 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.
Death	28 October 1987	Walter B. Brandt died on 28 October 1987 at age 74.
Burial	after 28 October 1987	He was buried after 28 October 1987 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 January 1913

Walter B. Brandt was born on 16 January 1913 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.

Death

28 October 1987

Walter B. Brandt died on 28 October 1987 at age 74.

Burial

after 28 October 1987

He was buried after 28 October 1987 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Karl B. Brandt

M, b. 28 January 1918, d. 10 September 2002

Father*

Sylvester Joseph Brandt b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943

Mother*

Mary Susan Duve b. 3 Dec 1883, d. 12 Jun 1935

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 January 1918	Karl B. Brandt was born on 28 January 1918 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.
Marriage	26 August 1942	Karl B. Brandt married Pearl K. Schmitz on 26 August 1942.
Death	10 September 2002	Karl B. Brandt died on 10 September 2002 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 January 1918

Karl B. Brandt was born on 28 January 1918 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve.

Marriage

26 August 1942

Karl B. Brandt married Pearl K. Schmitz on 26 August 1942.

Death

10 September 2002

Karl B. Brandt died on 10 September 2002 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 84.

Child of Karl B. Brandt and Pearl K. Schmitz

Jerry K. Brandt b. 14 Jul 1961, d. 3 Feb 1981

Irene C. Wiederholt

F, b. 4 December 1909, d. 30 September 1992

Father*

John B. Wiederholt b. May 1880, d. 24 Oct 1958

Mother*

Elizabeth M. Weber b. 16 May 1881, d. 19 Jan 1970

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Timmerman.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Irene C. Wiederholt married Delvan Matthias Timmerman, son of Peter Jacob Timmerman and Rosanne Hauser.
Birth	4 December 1909	Irene C. Wiederholt was born on 4 December 1909.
		She was the daughter of John B. Wiederholt and Elizabeth M. Weber.
Death	30 September 1992	Irene C. Wiederholt died on 30 September 1992 at age 82.
Burial	after 30 September 1992	She was buried after 30 September 1992 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Irene C. Wiederholt married Delvan Matthias Timmerman, son of Peter Jacob Timmerman and Rosanne Hauser.

Birth

4 December 1909

Irene C. Wiederholt was born on 4 December 1909.

She was the daughter of John B. Wiederholt and Elizabeth M. Weber.

Death

30 September 1992

Irene C. Wiederholt died on 30 September 1992 at age 82.

Burial

after 30 September 1992

She was buried after 30 September 1992 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Irene C. Wiederholt and Delvan Matthias Timmerman

Joseph Wiederholt

M, b. 2 September 1822, d. 19 April 1874

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Joseph Wiederholt was also known as John.
Name Variation		Joseph Wiederholt was also known as Johannes Joseph.
Name Variation		Joseph Wiederholt was also known as Joe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph Wiederholt was also known as John.

Name Variation

Joseph Wiederholt was also known as Johannes Joseph.

Name Variation

Joseph Wiederholt was also known as Joe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Joseph Wiederholt married Victoria Lange.
Birth	2 September 1822	Joseph Wiederholt was born on 2 September 1822 at Prussia.
Death	19 April 1874	He died on 19 April 1874 at age 51.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joseph Wiederholt married Victoria Lange.

Birth

2 September 1822

Joseph Wiederholt was born on 2 September 1822 at Prussia.

Death

19 April 1874

He died on 19 April 1874 at age 51.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1860	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Joseph Wiederholt was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1870	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Joseph Wiederholt was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1870

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Joseph Wiederholt and Victoria Lange

Joseph Christian Wiederholt+ b. 13 Jan 1848, d. 24 Sep 1917
Margaret Wiederholt b. c 1850, d. 16 Mar 1930
Justine Wiederholt b. 5 Dec 1850, d. 10 Feb 1919
Katherina Wiederholt b. 18 Jan 1853, d. 15 Mar 1920
Caroline Wiederholt+ b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 1 Dec 1896
Valentine Wiederholt+ b. 22 Dec 1857, d. 25 Sep 1938
William Wiederholt b. 29 Jun 1860, d. 20 Oct 1867
Regina Wiederholt b. 29 Mar 1864

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1409; Page: 329; Image: 337; Family History Library Film: 805409.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1717; Page: 218A; Image: 42; Family History Library Film: 553216.

Victoria Lange

F, b. 25 April 1823, d. 15 February 1902

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Wiederholt.
Name Variation		Victoria Lange was also known as Victory.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Wiederholt.

Name Variation

Victoria Lange was also known as Victory.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Victoria Lange married Joseph Wiederholt.
Birth	25 April 1823	Victoria Lange was born on 25 April 1823 at Prussia.
Death	15 February 1902	She died on 15 February 1902 at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Victoria Lange married Joseph Wiederholt.

Birth

25 April 1823

Victoria Lange was born on 25 April 1823 at Prussia.

Death

15 February 1902

She died on 15 February 1902 at age 78.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 June 1860	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Victoria Lange was listed in Joseph Wiederholt's household on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1870	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Victoria Lange was listed in Joseph Wiederholt's household on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²
June 1880	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Victoria Lange was listed as mother in Valentine Wiederholt's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.³
June 1895	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Victoria Lange appeared on the census of June 1895 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin, living alone.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 June 1860

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Victoria Lange was listed in Joseph Wiederholt's household on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1870

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Victoria Lange was listed in Joseph Wiederholt's household on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

June 1880

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Victoria Lange was listed as mother in Valentine Wiederholt's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.³

June 1895

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Victoria Lange appeared on the census of June 1895 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin, living alone.

Children of Victoria Lange and Joseph Wiederholt

Joseph Christian Wiederholt+ b. 13 Jan 1848, d. 24 Sep 1917
Margaret Wiederholt b. c 1850, d. 16 Mar 1930
Justine Wiederholt b. 5 Dec 1850, d. 10 Feb 1919
Katherina Wiederholt b. 18 Jan 1853, d. 15 Mar 1920
Caroline Wiederholt+ b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 1 Dec 1896
Valentine Wiederholt+ b. 22 Dec 1857, d. 25 Sep 1938
William Wiederholt b. 29 Jun 1860, d. 20 Oct 1867
Regina Wiederholt b. 29 Mar 1864

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1409; Page: 329; Image: 337; Family History Library Film: 805409.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1717; Page: 218A; Image: 42; Family History Library Film: 553216.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 164C; Enumeration District: 110.

Anna Margaret Thor

F, b. 1880, d. 1960

Father*

(?) Thor

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Margaret Thor was also known as Maggie.
Married Name	circa 1903	As of circa 1903,her married name was Droessler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Margaret Thor was also known as Maggie.

Married Name

circa 1903

As of circa 1903,her married name was Droessler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1880	Anna Margaret Thor was born in 1880 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of (?) Thor.
Marriage	circa 1903	Anna Margaret Thor married Valentine Droessler, son of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt, circa 1903.
Burial	1960	Anna Margaret Thor was buried in 1960 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	1960	She died in 1960.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1880

Anna Margaret Thor was born in 1880 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of (?) Thor.

Marriage

circa 1903

Anna Margaret Thor married Valentine Droessler, son of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt, circa 1903.

Burial

1960

Anna Margaret Thor was buried in 1960 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

1960

She died in 1960.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Anna Margaret Thor was listed as wife in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
7 April 1930	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Anna Margaret Thor was listed as wife in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Anna Margaret Thor was listed as wife in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

7 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Anna Margaret Thor was listed as wife in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
November 1923		In November 1923 attended suprise party for Mr and Mrs Ed Hinderman.

Date

Location

Description

November 1923

In November 1923 attended suprise party for Mr and Mrs Ed Hinderman.

Children of Anna Margaret Thor and Valentine Droessler

Marcella V. Droessler b. 11 Aug 1903, d. 21 Sep 1998
Loretta M. Droessler b. c 1907, d. Mar 1966
George W. Droessler b. c 1912, d. b 2004
Harriet B. Droessler+ b. 11 Jan 1915, d. 20 Feb 2004
Howard V. Droessler+ b. 6 Dec 1919, d. 16 Dec 1993

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 338.0.

Howard V. Droessler

M, b. 6 December 1919, d. 16 December 1993

Father*

Valentine Droessler b. 23 Jul 1876, d. Feb 1965

Mother*

Anna Margaret Thor b. 1880, d. 1960

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Howard V. Droessler was also known as Howard D.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 December 1919

Howard V. Droessler was born on 6 December 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Valentine Droessler and Anna Margaret Thor.

Death

16 December 1993

Howard V. Droessler died on 16 December 1993 at age 74.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Howard V. Droessler was listed as a son in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

7 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Howard V. Droessler was listed as a son in Valentine Droessler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 27.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 338.0.

George Christopher Droessler

M, b. 3 December 1824, d. circa 1863

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

George Christopher Droessler was also known as Christopher.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1824

George Christopher Droessler was born on 3 December 1824 at Prussia.

Marriage

16 November 1851

He married Maria Margaretha Brandt on 16 November 1851.

Death

circa 1863

George Christopher Droessler died circa 1863 at Wisconsin.

Children of George Christopher Droessler and Maria Margaretha Brandt

Joseph Droessler+ b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 5 Mar 1919
Christina Droessler+ b. 4 Jul 1854, d. 27 Mar 1914

Maria Margaretha Brandt

F, b. 6 January 1827, d. 17 July 1904

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Maria Margaretha Brandt was also known as Brand.

Name Variation

Maria Margaretha Brandt was also known as Margaret.

Married Name

16 November 1851

As of 16 November 1851,her married name was Droessler.

Married Name

after 1855

As of after 1855,her married name was Ludwig.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 January 1827

Maria Margaretha Brandt was born on 6 January 1827 at Prussia.

Marriage

16 November 1851

She married George Christopher Droessler on 16 November 1851.

Marriage

after 1855

Maria Margaretha Brandt married Henry Ludwig after 1855.

Death

17 July 1904

Maria Margaretha Brandt died on 17 July 1904 at Wisconsin at age 77.

Children of Maria Margaretha Brandt and George Christopher Droessler

Joseph Droessler+ b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 5 Mar 1919
Christina Droessler+ b. 4 Jul 1854, d. 27 Mar 1914

Child of Maria Margaretha Brandt and Henry Ludwig

Henry Ludwig b. 27 Mar 1864, d. May 1928

Henry Ludwig

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

after 1855

Henry Ludwig married Maria Margaretha Brandt after 1855.

Child of Henry Ludwig and Maria Margaretha Brandt

Henry Ludwig b. 27 Mar 1864, d. May 1928

Henry Ludwig

M, b. 27 March 1864, d. May 1928

Father*

Henry Ludwig

Mother*

Maria Margaretha Brandt b. 6 Jan 1827, d. 17 Jul 1904

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1864

Henry Ludwig was born on 27 March 1864 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry Ludwig and Maria Margaretha Brandt.

Marriage

18 September 1906

Henry Ludwig married Rose Vondra, daughter of Laurence Vondra, on 18 September 1906.

Death

May 1928

Henry Ludwig died in May 1928 at age 64 Henry Ludwig obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal May 4, 1928 - Henry Ludwig obituary

Rita R. Droessler

F, b. 9 December 1922, d. January 1992

Father*

William J. Droessler b. 2 Oct 1895, d. Sep 1974

Mother*

Angela Winkler b. 26 Aug 1895, d. Sep 1976

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Udelhofen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Rita R. Droessler married Lloyd Joseph Udelhofen, son of Harry Eugene Udelhofen and Gladys Margaret Reuter.

Birth

9 December 1922

Rita R. Droessler was born on 9 December 1922 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William J. Droessler and Angela Winkler.

Death

January 1992

Rita R. Droessler died in January 1992 at age 69.

Child of Rita R. Droessler and Lloyd Joseph Udelhofen

Michael K. Udelhofen+ b. 25 Mar 1950, d. 23 Aug 2009

Michael K. Udelhofen

M, b. 25 March 1950, d. 23 August 2009

Father*

Lloyd Joseph Udelhofen b. 14 Feb 1926, d. 14 Oct 1990

Mother*

Rita R. Droessler b. 9 Dec 1922, d. Jan 1992

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 March 1950

Michael K. Udelhofen was born on 25 March 1950.

He was the son of Lloyd Joseph Udelhofen and Rita R. Droessler.

Death

23 August 2009

Michael K. Udelhofen died on 23 August 2009 at age 59 Michael K. Udelhofen, age 59, of Platteville, died on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in rural Grant County. Michael was born on March 25, 1950, in Lancaster, son of Lloyd and Rita (Droessler) Udelhofen. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1968. After high school he served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. He was married to Patrice Scheafer. He worked for more than 25 years at UW-Platteville, where he was superintendent of building and grounds, retiring on Dec. 21, 2007. He enjoyed tending to his flowers, gardens, fishing, riding his Harley and cleaning "Precious" (his truck). Mike enjoyed his time and companionship with his life partner Laurel Skrede, who also died in the accident. Mike is survived by his daughter, Erin (fiance, Joe Lorenz) Udelhofen of Wauwatosa; three brothers, Rick (Carol) Udelhofen of Bloomington, Mark (Rose Key) Udelhofen of Lancaster, and Jeff (Christy) Udelhofen of Bellflower, Calif; and a sister, Carol (Steve) Lewis of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Platteville. Monsignor Charles Schluter will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 42 and VFW Post No. 5274. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Michael K. Udelhofen Memorial Fund. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.