William Douglas Weitzel

M, b. 6 October 1934, d. 1 October 2022
Father*Raymond J. Weitzel Sr. b. 26 Jul 1896, d. Jan 1975
Mother*Bernetta Nachreiner b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1934William Douglas Weitzel was born on 6 October 1934 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Raymond J. Weitzel Sr. and Bernetta Nachreiner.
Marriage14 March 1964William Douglas Weitzel married Mary Ann Luther on 14 March 1964.
Death1 October 2022William Douglas Weitzel died on 1 October 2022 at age 87 William Douglas Weitzel, age 87 died peacefully into the arms of his loving, Heavenly Father on October 1st, 2022, in Baraboo, WI after a battle with heart disease.

William was born on October 6th, 1934, in Wisconsin to Raymond and Burnetta Weitzel where he was raised and graduated high school. He went on to join the military where he taught cadets about the signal core as an instructor in Fort Gordan GA, he went on to meet and marry Mary Ann Luther on March 14, 1964, in San Antonio, Texas at Our Lady of Grace Church, and settled in Baraboo, WI. He and Mary built several businesses together, had two sons, and raised their family. William was happily married to Mary Weitzel for 58 years at the time of her death.

William is survived by his two sons, Adam Weitzel & Renee Weitzel and Aric Weitzel & fiance Jessica Smith; three granddaughters, Melanie Weitzel, Miranda Weitzel, and Alizebeth Weitzel. William was preceded in death by wife Mary Ann Weitzel, brother Raymond Weitzel, Sisters Della (Weitzel), Eleanora (Weitzel) Lewis, and Brother-in-Law Roy Luther.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Douglas Weitzel was listed as a son in Raymond J. Weitzel Sr.'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: 11B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Gerald Alt

M, b. circa 1936
Father*Anthony G. Alt b. 1912, d. 1965
Mother*Alma Mary Brechtl b. 1 Feb 1914, d. Dec 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1936Gerald Alt was born circa 1936 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Anthony G. Alt and Alma Mary Brechtl.

Marian Blau

F, b. circa 1918, d. before May 2009
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Layton.
Name VariationMarian Blau was also known as Marion.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarian Blau married Finas Layton.
Birthcirca 1918Marian Blau was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.
Deathbefore May 2009Marian Blau died before May 2009.

Katherine M. Blau

F, b. 17 April 1921, d. 22 November 2018
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine M. Blau was also known as Catherine.
Married Name27 February 1946As of 27 February 1946,her married name was Hausner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1921Katherine M. Blau was born on 17 April 1921 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.
Marriage27 February 1946Katherine M. Blau married Anthony J. Hausner, son of Michael Hausner and Barbara Roth, on 27 February 1946.
Death22 November 2018Katherine M. Blau died on 22 November 2018 at age 97 Katherine M. Hausner age 97 of Dodgeville and formerly of Spring Green passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1921 in Plain, WI the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Alt) Blau. Katherine was married on February 27, 1946 to Anthony “Tony” Hausner. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green, was an extremely good cook, enjoyed gardening and was instrumental in starting up the Spring Green Senior Center. Katherine made friends where ever she went and was loved by many. She farmed in partnership with her husband Tony all of their working years and in retirement painted and varnished many of Tony’s woodworking projects. Survivors include her 2 daughters, Donna Atwood-Dowling (Charlie) of Phoenix, MD, Joanie (Duane) Cook of Dodgeville, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Reeson of Dodgeville, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Catherine Blau, her husband, Tony Hausner, a granddaughter, Rachel Atwood, 7 siblings, Cecilia Beolow, Elizabeth Zins, Edward Blau, Marion Layton, Daniel Blau, Sr. Rita Blau and Gerald Blau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery in Plain. Visitation will be held on Thursday at St. John’s Catholic Church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Margaret Blau

F, b. circa 1923
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reeson.
Name VariationMargaret Blau was also known as Marge.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Blau married Roy Reeson.
Birthcirca 1923Margaret Blau was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.

Daniel G. Blau

M, b. circa 1928, d. before May 2009
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1928Daniel G. Blau was born circa 1928 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.
Marriage8 August 1953Daniel G. Blau married Patricia Ann Dougherty on 8 August 1953.
Deathbefore May 2009Daniel G. Blau died before May 2009.

Sister Rita Blau FSM

F, b. circa 1930
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1930Sister Rita Blau FSM was born circa 1930 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.

Gerald A. Blau

M, b. 5 June 1933, d. 31 March 1982
Father*Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979
Mother*Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald A. Blau was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 June 1933Gerald A. Blau was born on 5 June 1933 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.
Marriage5 August 1961Gerald A. Blau married Ann Catherine McCarthy, daughter of George M. McCarthy and Della C. Imhoff, on 5 August 1961.
Ann Catherine McCarthy - Gerald A Blau marriage announcement 06 Aug 1961 Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
Death31 March 1982Gerald A. Blau died on 31 March 1982 at age 48.

Child of Gerald A. Blau and Ann Catherine McCarthy

Inis (?)

F, b. circa 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1940As of before 1940,her married name was Paulus.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1920Inis (?) was born circa 1920.
Marriagebefore 1940She married Herman William Paulus, son of Albert J. Paulus and Caroline Haas, before 1940.

Doris M. Neuheisel

F, b. 30 May 1934, d. 20 March 2016
Father*Anton Neuheisel b. 9 Jan 1903, d. 4 Dec 1953
Mother*Emma Theresa Ederer b. 3 Sep 1906, d. 18 Jul 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 October 1954As of 6 October 1954,her married name was Honer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 May 1934Doris M. Neuheisel was born on 30 May 1934 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Anton Neuheisel and Emma Theresa Ederer.
Marriage6 October 1954Doris M. Neuheisel married Michael K. Honer, son of Otto John Honer and Catherine Elizabeth Killoy, on 6 October 1954.
Death20 March 2016Doris M. Neuheisel died on 20 March 2016 at age 81 Doris M. Honer, age 81 of Richland Center, formerly of Cazenovia passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia on March 20, 2016. Doris was born on May 30, 1934 in Plain, WI the daughter of Tony and Emma (Ederer) Neuheisel. She graduated from St. Luke’s High School in 1952. She married Michael K. Honer on October 6, 1954 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Plain, WI. Doris and Michael farmed the Honer farm at Ithaca for six years prior to moving to a farm in the Cazenovia area. Besides the work of farm life, Doris worked many years in the Housekeeping Dept. of the Reedsburg Hospital. She loved to clean, cook and bake for family and friends. Spending time with her grandchildren was a special treasure for her. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Cazenovia and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richland Center. Her membership in St. Anne’s Altar Society and St. Anthony’s Choir was very important to her.

Doris is survived by her children: Beverly (Jed) Schacht of Green Bay
Luanne (Steve Mueller) Honer of Lime Ridge
Diane (Bob) Dembinski of Clearwater, FL
Duane (Joanne) Honer of Williamsville, NY
Brian (Melissa) Honer of LaValle

Nine Grandchildren: Carli (Jake) Krueger, Jenessa Schacht, Ryan Dembinski, Jennifer Honer, Kaitlyn Honer, Clayton Honer, Emma Honer, Sean Carrimon and Misty Miller
Great Grandsons: Dexter Paasch and Hayden Krueger
Sister: Ruth Nieman of Reedsburg
Brother-in-law: James (Virginia) Honer of Madison
Sister-in-law: Ellen Honer of Lake Geneva
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Michael K. Honer, Sister, Lucy Ederer, and brothers-in-law; Don Nieman, Charles Ederer and Tom Honer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Cazenovia with Fr. Wesley Janowski officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Cazenovia Chapel from 4-7 P.M. with a Rosary being prayed at 4P.M. and then again on Tuesday from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be made in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. The family requests memorials of remembrance be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDoris M. Neuheisel was listed as a daughter in Anton Neuheisel'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: 13B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Helen Marie Blau

F, b. 6 April 1941, d. 26 March 2011
Father*Edward J. Blau b. 19 Jan 1917, d. 19 Oct 1993
Mother*Agnes F. Gruber b. 1919, d. 2002
Helen Blau 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 September 1960As of 17 September 1960,her married name was Meixelsperger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1941Helen Marie Blau was born on 6 April 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward J. Blau and Agnes F. Gruber.
Marriage17 September 1960Helen Marie Blau married Edwin C. Meixelsperger, son of Clem J. Meixelsperger and Clara T. Ruhland, on 17 September 1960.
Helen Blau - Edwin Meixelsperger engagement announcement 07 Aug 1960 Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
Death26 March 2011Helen Marie Blau died on 26 March 2011 at Wisconsin at age 69 Helen Marie Meixelsperger, age 69, of Lone Rock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 6, 1941, in Spring Green, the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Gruber) Blau. Helen was raised in the Spring Green area and graduated from the Spring Green High School. She worked side by side with her husband, Ed in their cheese factory business known as the Penn Hollow Cheese Factory for more than 30 years as the book keeper and partner. Recently she worked at Lands' End in the monogram department for more than 20 years. Helen was married on Sept. 17, 1960 to Ed Meixelsperger celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last September. Survivors include her husband, Ed Meixelsperger of Lone Rock, and will forever be remembered by her beloved children, Nancy (Jay) Gavin, Jeff (Tammy) Meixelsperger, Kim (Andrew) Jorgensen and Kathy (Dan) Zweifel, treasured grandchildren, Hannah Gavin, Nicole, Heather and Paige Meixelsperger, Megan White, Alathea Jorgensen and Haley Zweifel, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, Carol Porter, Virginia Meise and Patricia Miller; a brother, James Blau, along with caring in-laws and countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her. Helen loved following the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Bucks sports teams. She was an avid fan and spent endless hours watching and cheering on her favorite teams. She enjoyed her outings to Miller Park to see her favorite Milwaukee Brewers players and would enjoy rooting the team on to victory. She loved laughing, being with her family and having fun with friends. Her love of plants and gardening were also evident. Helen touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity and maintained her caring ways all the way to the end. A Mass in Helen's memory will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 11 a.m. at ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Spring Green. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorials may be made to have Mass said in Helen's memory.

Child of Helen Marie Blau and Edwin C. Meixelsperger

Jeffrey Gerard Meixelsperger

M, b. 26 April 1963, d. 25 February 2017
Father*Edwin C. Meixelsperger b. 25 Feb 1940, d. 16 Oct 2021
Mother*Helen Marie Blau b. 6 Apr 1941, d. 26 Mar 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJeffrey Gerard Meixelsperger was also known as Jeff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 April 1963Jeffrey Gerard Meixelsperger was born on 26 April 1963 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edwin C. Meixelsperger and Helen Marie Blau.
Death25 February 2017Jeffrey Gerard Meixelsperger died on 25 February 2017 at age 53 Jeffrey “Jeff” G. Meixelsperger, age 53, of Richland Center, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Richland Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1963 the son of Edwin & Helen (Blau) Meixelsperger. Jeff graduated from River Valley High School in 1981. He worked alongside his father as a cheese maker in his younger years and later worked for Cardinal Glass. On January 17, 1997 he married Tammy Ellen Anderson in Richland Center. He enjoyed the Green Bay Packers and fantasy football. He had a deep love for his 4 daughters.

Survivors include his wife Tammy Meixelsperger of Richland Center; 4 daughters, Paige Meixelsperger at home of Richland Center, Megan (Austin) VonBehren of Lone Rock, Heather (Kyle) Dickey of Ithaca, Nicole (John) Burch of Richland Center; 6 grandchildren, Caidin, McKenna, and Kynzlie VonBehren of Lone Rock, Brooklyn and Emelia Dickey of Ithaca, Sa’Ryah Burch of Richland Center; his father, Edwin Meixelsperger of Lone Rock; 3 sisters, Nancy (Jay) Gavin of Reedsburg, Kim (Andrew) Jorgensen of Portage, Kathy (Dan) Zweifel of Mt. Horeb; 3 nieces, Hanna Gavin, Haley Zweifel, Alathea Jorgensen; other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Meixelsperger.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Noon on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Ron Fruit officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at Noon.

Virginia L. Blau

F, b. 30 November 1944, d. 26 March 2017
Father*Edward J. Blau b. 19 Jan 1917, d. 19 Oct 1993
Mother*Agnes F. Gruber b. 1919, d. 2002
Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 5, 1963 - Mrs Duane Meise (Virginia Blau)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 July 1963As of 4 July 1963,her married name was Meise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 November 1944Virginia L. Blau was born on 30 November 1944.
She was the daughter of Edward J. Blau and Agnes F. Gruber.
Death26 March 2017Virginia L. Blau died on 26 March 2017 at age 72 Virginia L. Meise age 72 of Plain passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous health journey. She was born on November 30, 1944 in Spring Green, WI the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Gruber) Blau. She was married on July 4, 1963 to Duane Meise and they were married 53 years. Virginia was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain and the Plain American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to gamble and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the UW Wisconsin Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and waitressed at the Palace Bar for 28 years. Virginia was always putting others before herself. Survivors include, her husband, Duane Meise of Plain, 3 children, Dan (Anna) Meise of Sauk City, Lori (Brian) Pulvermacher of Plain, LeAnn (George) Klaetsch of Verona, 6 grandchildren, Devan and Ava Meise, Courtney and Brittney Pulvermacher, Isabella Cross and Addison Klaetsch, 2 sisters, Carol (Tom) Porter and Patti (Norm) Miller, a sister-in-law, Audrey Blau, a special aunt, Helen Jax, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Agnes Blau, a sister, Helen Meixelsperger, a brother, Jim Blau and 2 nephews, Todd Blau and Jeff Meixelsperger. A Mass in memory of Virginia will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and again on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

James Edward Blau

M, b. 4 June 1946, d. 12 April 2015
Father*Edward J. Blau b. 19 Jan 1917, d. 19 Oct 1993
Mother*Agnes F. Gruber b. 1919, d. 2002
James Blau 1964 senior portrait at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Edward Blau was also known as Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1946James Edward Blau was born on 4 June 1946 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward J. Blau and Agnes F. Gruber.
Death12 April 2015James Edward Blau died on 12 April 2015 at age 68 Jim, age 68, of Spring Green, WI, died Sunday night, April 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Born June 4, 1946, in Spring Green, WI, he was the son of the late Edward and Agnes (Gruber) Blau.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Audrey (Bauer) Blau; his two daughters Sheila (Eric) Williams of Glen Ellyn, IL; and Sara (Troy) Anderson of Brooklyn Park, MN. Jim has four grandchildren who meant the world to him: Zach & Anne Williams and Blake & Ashley Anderson. Jim also leaves behind three wonderful sisters: Carol (Tom) Porter, Virginia (Dewey) Meise, Patti (Norm) Miller and a very special aunt, Helen Jax. Jim will be missed by so many aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a devoted and dedicated man in everything he did. He was employed by Pecks Feed Inc. for 51 years. Jim served as the Clerk for the Town of Spring Green for the last 22 years. He was very active in St. John’s parish by serving as chairman of the school’s funfest raffle for 30 years. He served on the parish council and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim had a green thumb and so loved his flowers. He was very proud of his hosta gardens and there was always a bright splash of color in his yard. Jim was always ready to lend a hand or help someone in need always thinking of others before himself. He was a true asset to the church and community. Jim was an avid UW Wisconsin Badger, Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer Fan.

He was preceded in death by his son Todd James; his parents, Edward & Agnes; his sister, Helen Meixelsperger; his in-laws, Norbert & Rita Bauer and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11:00A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 8:00 P.M. Visitation will also be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Burialafter 12 April 2015He was buried after 12 April 2015 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
5 August 1961James Edward Blau witnessed the marriage of Ann Catherine McCarthy and Gerald A. Blau on 5 August 1961.
1964River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinJames Edward Blau graduated in 1964 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of James Edward Blau

Gaelyn Walter Schuette

M, b. 31 October 1935, d. 8 April 2018
Father*Walter C. Schuette b. 7 Mar 1902, d. 3 Mar 1983
Mother*Rosina D. Baldner b. 21 Sep 1911, d. 14 Aug 1996
Gaelyn Walter Schuette
Gaelyn Schuette 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGaelyn Walter Schuette was also known as Gallyn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 October 1935Gaelyn Walter Schuette was born on 31 October 1935 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter C. Schuette and Rosina D. Baldner.
Death8 April 2018Gaelyn Walter Schuette died on 8 April 2018 at age 82 Gaelyn Walter Schuette, 82, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at his residence in Wisconsin Dells, surrounded by his loving family.

Gaelyn was born Oct. 31, 1935, in Reedsburg, the son of Walter and Rosina (Baldner) Schuette. He was baptised Nov. 24, 1935, and was confirmed April 10, 1949, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He attended grade school at St. Peter’s Lutheran School and graduated from Webb High School in 1953, both in Reedsburg.

After high school, Gaelyn began his 46-year career at Hankscraft/Gerber Products Company as a set up man on the motor line, promoted to lead man, foreman, general foreman, plant superintendent, plant manager, logistics manager, and director of manufacturing baby care before retiring in 2000. Gaelyn had a strong focus on plant safety, serving for many years on the board of directors, including as president of the Four City Safety Council as well as serving as chairman of the Reedsburg United Fund Industrial Division. Gaelyn completed his coursework in mechanical drafting and engineering, as well as business and management at Chicago Technical College and the University of Wisconsin.

Gaelyn also served in the 32nd Division 1st Squadron 105th Cavalry Armored Division of the Army National Guard of Wisconsin with a rank of staff sergeant for six years, including 28 months of active duty, and was called up during the Berlin Crisis. He earned numerous awards and decorations, especially for marksmanship, and was honorably discharged in 1964.

Gaelyn married Darlene Nickel on June 30, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells, and they have been happily married for 55 years. Gaelyn was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and school over the years ushering, serving on the board of elders, and also many years on the board of education. After retirement, Gaelyn continued to stay busy enjoying gardening, ice fishing, grilling outdoors, riding his four wheeler, watching sporting events, working on his photo albums and stamp collection, traveling with his family, attending his grandchildren’s activities, volunteering with community events through the Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau, and during the summer months was a ticket agent for the Wisconsin Ducks and also for the last ten years with the Dells Army Ducks.

Gaelyn was a loving and caring husband and father, a good provider, and possessed a very strong work ethic. Gaelyn is survived by his loving wife Darlene; sons, Tim of Portage, and Darrin (Tiffany) of Kiel; grandchildren, Alex, Anna, and William; sister, Janice (Paul) Plachetka of Reedsburg; many cousins; and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gaelyn touched the lives of many people during his life, and will be deeply and sadly missed by all who knew him, especially his loving family. We love you dad.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 728 Church St., Wisconsin Dells, with Reverend Matthew Gehrke officiating. Burial will follow at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, with military honors provided by the Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 of Wisconsin Dells. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, and from 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

The Picha Funeral Home of Wisconsin Dells assisted the family with arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinGaelyn Walter Schuette was listed as a son in Walter C. Schuette's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1953Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinGaelyn Walter Schuette graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-32A.

Janice D. Schuette

F, b. 24 December 1936, d. 16 May 2023
Father*Walter C. Schuette b. 7 Mar 1902, d. 3 Mar 1983
Mother*Rosina D. Baldner b. 21 Sep 1911, d. 14 Aug 1996
Janice D (Schuette) Plachetka
Janice Schuette 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 June 1965As of 5 June 1965,her married name was Plachetka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 December 1936Janice D. Schuette was born on 24 December 1936 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter C. Schuette and Rosina D. Baldner.
Death16 May 2023Janice D. Schuette died on 16 May 2023 at age 86 Janice D. (Schuette) Plachetka, age 86 of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 with family by her side. She was born December 24, 1936 to Walter and Rosina (Baldner) Schuette.

Jan attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1954. Jan married her husband Paul, June 5, 1965, and they were happily married for 57 years. They recently celebrated the Centennial year of farming for their family farm.

Earlier years Jan worked for the law office of Stevens & LaRowe. She had large vegetable gardens, helped with the Dellona 4-H club, was in a bowling league for over 50 years, made scrapbooks for her family members and was an avid Badger and Packer fan. She also enjoyed watching her grandson's sporting events. Jan and her family enjoyed travelling to various places in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and China.

Jan is survived by her husband, Paul Plachetka, daughters Rhonda Watton of Jackson, WI and Randi (Tim) Zinter of Ham Lake, MN, and grandson Hunter Zinter. Jan is also survived by her sisters-in-law Darlene Schuette of Wisconsin Dells, WI, Helen Miller of Reedsburg, WI, Carol Plachetka of Weyauwega, WI, and Stella Plachetka of Conrad, MT, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gaelyn Schuette; and brothers-in-law, Edward Plachetka, and Francis Plachetka.

A memorial service for Jan will be conducted on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Pastor Crolius officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 5:30-8:00 pm, and on Monday from 10:00 am until the time the service at the Farber Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinJanice D. Schuette was listed as a daughter in Walter C. Schuette's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1954Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinJanice D. Schuette graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-32A.

William F. Meyer

M, b. 21 July 1879, d. 17 January 1953
Father*Conrad Peter Friedrich Meyer b. 24 May 1843, d. 22 Feb 1890
Mother*Wilhelmina Hartig b. 7 Jul 1851, d. 26 Feb 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1879William F. Meyer was born on 21 July 1879 at Germany.
He was the son of Conrad Peter Friedrich Meyer and Wilhelmina Hartig.
Marriagebefore 1919William F. Meyer married Hilda Sorge before 1919.
Death17 January 1953William F. Meyer died on 17 January 1953 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 73 William F Meyer obituary.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 Jan 1953 - William F Meyer obituary

Child of William F. Meyer and Hilda Sorge

Hilda Sorge

F, b. 12 April 1889, d. 22 May 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1919As of before 1919,her married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 April 1889Hilda Sorge was born on 12 April 1889 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1919She married William F. Meyer, son of Conrad Peter Friedrich Meyer and Wilhelmina Hartig, before 1919.
Death22 May 1971Hilda Sorge died on 22 May 1971 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Child of Hilda Sorge and William F. Meyer

Katherine M. Hanson

F, b. 26 February 1915, d. 25 October 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1935As of before 1935,her married name was Gehrke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1915Katherine M. Hanson was born on 26 February 1915 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1935She married Harold August Carl Gehrke, son of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke, before 1935.
Death25 October 1996Katherine M. Hanson died on 25 October 1996 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 81.

Child of Katherine M. Hanson and Harold August Carl Gehrke

Harold Dean Gehrke Jr.

M, b. 2 April 1935, d. 5 June 1994
Father*Harold August Carl Gehrke b. 24 Aug 1912, d. 15 Jan 1989
Mother*Katherine M. Hanson b. 26 Feb 1915, d. 25 Oct 1996
Harold Gehrke 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 April 1935Harold Dean Gehrke Jr. was born on 2 April 1935 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harold August Carl Gehrke and Katherine M. Hanson.
Baptism12 May 1935Harold Dean Gehrke Jr. was baptized on 12 May 1935 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death5 June 1994He died on 5 June 1994 at age 59.
Burialafter 5 June 1994He was buried after 5 June 1994 at Green Wood Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
1953Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHarold Dean Gehrke Jr. graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
1963teacher at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe was a in 1963 at teacher at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Reoa A. (?)

F, b. circa 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1933As of before 1933,her married name was VanNatta.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Reoa A. (?) was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1933She married Donald VanNatta, son of Thomas Silas VanNatta and Edith Jennie Crappe, before 1933.

Kenneth Wadsworth

M, b. circa 1918
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Kenneth Wadsworth was born circa 1918 at Michigan.
Marriagebefore 1940He married Edna VanNatta, daughter of Clarence Eugene VanNatta and Elizabeth M. Wilson, before 1940.