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Fritz Schreiner

M, b. circa 1891

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Fritz Schreiner was also known as Fred.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fritz Schreiner was also known as Fred.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1891	Fritz Schreiner was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1916	He married Clara Bindl, daughter of Michael Bindl and Emilia Weishahn, circa 1916.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1891

Fritz Schreiner was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1916

Census Date	Location	Description
2 May 1930	Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin	Fritz Schreiner was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

2 May 1930

Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin

Fritz Schreiner was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 278.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

Teresa Farrell

Father*

Raymond M. Farrell b. 1915

Mother*

Bertha M. Pulvermacher b. 15 Nov 1922, d. 15 Jan 2011

Life Event	Date	Description
		Teresa Farrell was the daughter of Raymond M. Farrell and Bertha M. Pulvermacher.
Death		Teresa Farrell died at died in infancy.

Life Event

Date

Description

Teresa Farrell was the daughter of Raymond M. Farrell and Bertha M. Pulvermacher.

Death

Teresa Farrell died at died in infancy.

Walter Messerli

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Walter Messerli married Edna Waller.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Walter Messerli married Edna Waller.

Children of Walter Messerli and Edna Waller

Evelyn Messerli d. b 2006
Carl J. Messerli b. 9 Feb 1923, d. 14 Nov 2006

Edna Waller

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Messerli.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Edna Waller married Walter Messerli.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Edna Waller married Walter Messerli.

Children of Edna Waller and Walter Messerli

Evelyn Messerli d. b 2006
Carl J. Messerli b. 9 Feb 1923, d. 14 Nov 2006

Evelyn Messerli

F, d. before 2006

Father*

Walter Messerli

Mother*

Edna Waller

Life Event	Date	Description
		Evelyn Messerli was the daughter of Walter Messerli and Edna Waller.
Death	before 2006	Evelyn Messerli died before 2006.

Life Event

Date

Description

Evelyn Messerli was the daughter of Walter Messerli and Edna Waller.

Death

before 2006

Evelyn Messerli died before 2006.

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer

M, b. 3 January 1901, d. 13 October 1975

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was also known as Ira.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was also known as Ira.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 January 1901	Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was born on 3 January 1901 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	12 October 1927	He married Agnes Anna Marie Giese, daughter of Johann Carl Giese and Wilhemina A. Rusch, on 12 October 1927.
Death	13 October 1975	Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer died on 13 October 1975 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 74.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 January 1901

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was born on 3 January 1901 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

12 October 1927

He married Agnes Anna Marie Giese, daughter of Johann Carl Giese and Wilhemina A. Rusch, on 12 October 1927.

Death

13 October 1975

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer died on 13 October 1975 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 74.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 April 1930	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
22 April 1940	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

22 April 1940

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Children of Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer and Agnes Anna Marie Giese

Orland J. Reimer b. 28 Jun 1930, d. 3 Jul 2019
David A. Reimer b. 24 Jun 1942, d. 21 Nov 2014

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 56-41.

Orland J. Reimer

M, b. 28 June 1930, d. 3 July 2019

Father*

Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer b. 3 Jan 1901, d. 13 Oct 1975

Mother*

Agnes Anna Marie Giese b. 22 Aug 1905, d. 29 Apr 1994

Orland Reimer 1949 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Orland Reimer

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Orland J. Reimer was also known as Orlando.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Orland J. Reimer was also known as Orlando.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 June 1930	Orland J. Reimer was born on 28 June 1930 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer and Agnes Anna Marie Giese.
Death	3 July 2019	Orland J. Reimer died on 3 July 2019 at age 89 Orland J. Reimer, age 89, of Loganville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1930 in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of Ariel and Agnes (Giese) Reimer. Orland was a 1949 graduate of Reedsburg High School. On August 15, 1953, he was married to the former Isabelle M. Stieve. Orland was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield. He was a land conservationist always wanting to leave things better than he found them. He was involved in 4-H and FFA for many years and he also enjoyed woodworking. Orland also had the imagination and ability to make something out of nothing. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville where he taught Sunday School for several years. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years: Isabelle; three children: Daniel (Cynthia) Reimer, of Apple River, IL, Jane (Kurt) Muchow, of Rock Springs and Gary (Pamela) Reimer, of Loganville; five grandchildren: Matthew (Lindsey) Muchow and Alissa Muchow and her special friend, Roni Johnson; Mikhail (Amanda) Reimer, Wesley and Micah Reimer; one step-granddaughter: Lorana (Dustin) McCall; five great-grandchildren: Graham, Marlee, Charlie Jo, Jed and Nellie; one sister: Joann (Lloyd) Feltz, of Sugar Grove, IL; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson: Ronin and his brother: David Reimer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Donald Glanzer officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg and after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the church.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 June 1930

Orland J. Reimer was born on 28 June 1930 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer and Agnes Anna Marie Giese.

Death

3 July 2019

Orland J. Reimer died on 3 July 2019 at age 89 Orland J. Reimer, age 89, of Loganville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1930 in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of Ariel and Agnes (Giese) Reimer. Orland was a 1949 graduate of Reedsburg High School. On August 15, 1953, he was married to the former Isabelle M. Stieve. Orland was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield. He was a land conservationist always wanting to leave things better than he found them. He was involved in 4-H and FFA for many years and he also enjoyed woodworking. Orland also had the imagination and ability to make something out of nothing. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville where he taught Sunday School for several years. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years: Isabelle; three children: Daniel (Cynthia) Reimer, of Apple River, IL, Jane (Kurt) Muchow, of Rock Springs and Gary (Pamela) Reimer, of Loganville; five grandchildren: Matthew (Lindsey) Muchow and Alissa Muchow and her special friend, Roni Johnson; Mikhail (Amanda) Reimer, Wesley and Micah Reimer; one step-granddaughter: Lorana (Dustin) McCall; five great-grandchildren: Graham, Marlee, Charlie Jo, Jed and Nellie; one sister: Joann (Lloyd) Feltz, of Sugar Grove, IL; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson: Ronin and his brother: David Reimer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Donald Glanzer officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg and after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the church.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1940	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Orland J. Reimer was listed as a son in Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer's household on the 1940 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1940

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Orland J. Reimer was listed as a son in Ariel Herman Wilhelm Reimer's household on the 1940 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date	Location	Description
1949	Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Orland J. Reimer graduated in 1949 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

1949

Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Orland J. Reimer graduated in 1949 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 56-41.

George Luck

M, b. July 1838, d. 10 May 1919

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	July 1838	George Luck was born in July 1838 at Switzerland.
Marriage	circa 1865	He married Ursula Von Wald circa 1865.
Death	10 May 1919	George Luck died on 10 May 1919 at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1838

George Luck was born in July 1838 at Switzerland.

Marriage

circa 1865

He married Ursula Von Wald circa 1865.

Death

10 May 1919

George Luck died on 10 May 1919 at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin	George Luck was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin

George Luck was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of George Luck and Ursula Von Wald

Margaret Luck+ b. Apr 1868, d. 1934
Mary Ursula Luck+ b. 7 Mar 1877, d. 27 Jun 1962
Albert Luck b. Jun 1884
Walter Luck b. 18 Jan 1888, d. 5 Dec 1976

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Ursula Von Wald

F, b. 23 December 1844, d. 21 February 1929

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ursula Von Wald was also known as Suly.
Married Name	circa 1865	As of circa 1865,her married name was Luck.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ursula Von Wald was also known as Suly.

Married Name

circa 1865

As of circa 1865,her married name was Luck.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 December 1844	Ursula Von Wald was born on 23 December 1844 at Switzerland.
Marriage	circa 1865	She married George Luck circa 1865.
Death	21 February 1929	Ursula Von Wald died on 21 February 1929 at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 December 1844

Ursula Von Wald was born on 23 December 1844 at Switzerland.

Marriage

circa 1865

She married George Luck circa 1865.

Death

21 February 1929

Ursula Von Wald died on 21 February 1929 at age 84.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ursula Von Wald was listed as wife in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ursula Von Wald was listed as wife in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Date	Location	Description
1900		Ursula Von Wald had 11 with 8 living in 1900 children.

Date

Location

Description

1900

Ursula Von Wald had 11 with 8 living in 1900 children.

Children of Ursula Von Wald and George Luck

Margaret Luck+ b. Apr 1868, d. 1934
Mary Ursula Luck+ b. 7 Mar 1877, d. 27 Jun 1962
Albert Luck b. Jun 1884
Walter Luck b. 18 Jan 1888, d. 5 Dec 1976

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Albert Luck

M, b. June 1884

Father*

George Luck b. Jul 1838, d. 10 May 1919

Mother*

Ursula Von Wald b. 23 Dec 1844, d. 21 Feb 1929

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	June 1884	Albert Luck was born in June 1884 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of George Luck and Ursula Von Wald.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1884

Albert Luck was born in June 1884 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of George Luck and Ursula Von Wald.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin	Albert Luck was listed as a son in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin

Albert Luck was listed as a son in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Walter Luck

M, b. 18 January 1888, d. 5 December 1976

Father*

George Luck b. Jul 1838, d. 10 May 1919

Mother*

Ursula Von Wald b. 23 Dec 1844, d. 21 Feb 1929

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 January 1888	Walter Luck was born on 18 January 1888 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of George Luck and Ursula Von Wald.
Death	5 December 1976	Walter Luck died on 5 December 1976 at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 January 1888

Walter Luck was born on 18 January 1888 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of George Luck and Ursula Von Wald.

Death

5 December 1976

Walter Luck died on 5 December 1976 at age 88.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin	Walter Luck was listed as a son in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter Luck was listed as a son in George Luck's household on the 1900 Census at Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumpter, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Ethel Ruth Denzer

F, b. 14 September 1906, d. 22 October 1996

Father*

Charles August Denzer b. Dec 1860, d. 1908

Mother*

Albertina Louisa Petzke b. Jun 1875, d. 1945

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ethel Ruth Denzer was also known as Ruth.
Married Name	20 April 1932	As of 20 April 1932,her married name was Ropers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ethel Ruth Denzer was also known as Ruth.

Married Name

20 April 1932

As of 20 April 1932,her married name was Ropers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 September 1906	Ethel Ruth Denzer was born on 14 September 1906 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.
Marriage	20 April 1932	Ethel Ruth Denzer married Claus Ropers on 20 April 1932.
Death	22 October 1996	Ethel Ruth Denzer died on 22 October 1996 at Wisconsin at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 September 1906

Ethel Ruth Denzer was born on 14 September 1906 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.

Marriage

20 April 1932

Ethel Ruth Denzer married Claus Ropers on 20 April 1932.

Death

22 October 1996

Ethel Ruth Denzer died on 22 October 1996 at Wisconsin at age 90.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1910	North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ethel Ruth Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1920	Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ethel Ruth Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1910

North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ethel Ruth Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1920

Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ethel Ruth Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0116; ; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 1031.

Caroline Denzer

F, b. 19 September 1903, d. 22 November 1996

Father*

Charles August Denzer b. Dec 1860, d. 1908

Mother*

Albertina Louisa Petzke b. Jun 1875, d. 1945

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Caroline Denzer married Arthur G. Schroeder.
Birth	19 September 1903	Caroline Denzer was born on 19 September 1903 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.
Death	22 November 1996	Caroline Denzer died on 22 November 1996 at Wisconsin at age 93.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Caroline Denzer married Arthur G. Schroeder.

Birth

19 September 1903

Caroline Denzer was born on 19 September 1903 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.

Death

22 November 1996

Caroline Denzer died on 22 November 1996 at Wisconsin at age 93.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1910	North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin	Caroline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1920	Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	Caroline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1910

North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1920

Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0116; ; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 1031.

Walter W. Denzer

M, b. 29 January 1905, d. 20 November 1986

Father*

Charles August Denzer b. Dec 1860, d. 1908

Mother*

Albertina Louisa Petzke b. Jun 1875, d. 1945

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 January 1905	Walter W. Denzer was born on 29 January 1905 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.
Marriage	before 1936	Walter W. Denzer married Irene Herfort before 1936.
Death	20 November 1986	Walter W. Denzer died on 20 November 1986 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 January 1905

Walter W. Denzer was born on 29 January 1905 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.

Marriage

before 1936

Walter W. Denzer married Irene Herfort before 1936.

Death

20 November 1986

Walter W. Denzer died on 20 November 1986 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 81.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1910	North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin	Walter W. Denzer was listed as a son in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1920	Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin	Walter W. Denzer was listed as a son in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
23 April 1930	Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin	Walter W. Denzer was listed as a brother-in-law in William C. Dunse's household on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1940	Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin	Walter W. Denzer was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1910

North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter W. Denzer was listed as a son in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1920

Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter W. Denzer was listed as a son in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

23 April 1930

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter W. Denzer was listed as a brother-in-law in William C. Dunse's household on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1940

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

Walter W. Denzer was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Child of Walter W. Denzer and Irene Herfort

Carolyn Irene Denzer b. 1 Jul 1936, d. 28 Oct 2020

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0116; ; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 1031.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 990.0; FHL microfilm: 2342342.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-2.

William C. Dunse

M, b. circa 1896

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1896	William C. Dunse was born circa 1896 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1921	He married Laura Amanda Denzer, daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, circa 1921.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1896

William C. Dunse was born circa 1896 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1921

He married Laura Amanda Denzer, daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, circa 1921.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 April 1930	Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin	William C. Dunse was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

William C. Dunse was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Child of William C. Dunse and Laura Amanda Denzer

LeVerne Dunse b. c 1921

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 990.0; FHL microfilm: 2342342.

LeVerne Dunse

M, b. circa 1921

Father*

William C. Dunse b. c 1896

Mother*

Laura Amanda Denzer b. 26 Jun 1899, d. 4 Dec 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1921	LeVerne Dunse was born circa 1921 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of William C. Dunse and Laura Amanda Denzer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1921

LeVerne Dunse was born circa 1921 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William C. Dunse and Laura Amanda Denzer.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 April 1930	Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin	LeVerne Dunse was listed as a son in William C. Dunse's household on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

LeVerne Dunse was listed as a son in William C. Dunse's household on the 1930 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 990.0; FHL microfilm: 2342342.

Irene Herfort

F, b. 23 July 1918, d. 3 December 2000

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1936	As of before 1936,her married name was Denzer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1936

As of before 1936,her married name was Denzer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 July 1918	Irene Herfort was born on 23 July 1918 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	before 1936	She married Walter W. Denzer, son of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, before 1936.
Death	3 December 2000	Irene Herfort died on 3 December 2000 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 July 1918

Irene Herfort was born on 23 July 1918 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

before 1936

She married Walter W. Denzer, son of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, before 1936.

Death

3 December 2000

Irene Herfort died on 3 December 2000 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin	Irene Herfort was listed as wife in Walter W. Denzer's household on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

Irene Herfort was listed as wife in Walter W. Denzer's household on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Irene Herfort and Walter W. Denzer

Carolyn Irene Denzer b. 1 Jul 1936, d. 28 Oct 2020

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-2.

Carolyn Irene Denzer

F, b. 1 July 1936, d. 28 October 2020

Father*

Walter W. Denzer b. 29 Jan 1905, d. 20 Nov 1986

Mother*

Irene Herfort b. 23 Jul 1918, d. 3 Dec 2000

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 June 1956

As of 12 June 1956,her married name was Schanke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 July 1936

Carolyn Irene Denzer was born on 1 July 1936 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Walter W. Denzer and Irene Herfort.

Marriage

12 June 1956

Carolyn Irene Denzer married Lawrence Eugene Schanke, son of Carl Schanke and Margie E. Bloss, on 12 June 1956.

Death

28 October 2020

Carolyn Irene Denzer died on 28 October 2020 at age 84 Carolyn I. Schanke, age 84, of Baraboo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Meadow View Assisted Living. Carolyn, daughter of Walter and Irene (Herfort) Denzer was born July 1, 1936. She was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Schanke on June 12, 1956. Carolyn was a longtime member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Rock Springs.

She is survived by her loving children, Michael (Barbara) Schanke, Joyce Schanke, Christine (Mark) Ziegler; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Evan) Tourdot; brother, Phillip Denzer, as well as other relatives and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; daughter, Beverly Romberg; and one grandchild.

A private family service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom.

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin

Carolyn Irene Denzer was listed as a daughter in Walter W. Denzer's household on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-2.

Ella Luise Wenzel

F, b. circa 1891

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

9 March 1911

As of 9 March 1911,her married name was Denzer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1891

Ella Luise Wenzel was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

9 March 1911

She married Clarence Levi Denzer, son of Charles August Denzer and Anna Maria Stabnow, on 9 March 1911 at St. John's, Leland, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1930

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Luise Wenzel was listed as wife in Clarence Levi Denzer's household on the 1930 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 May 1940

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Luise Wenzel was listed as wife in Clarence Levi Denzer's household on the 1940 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Children of Ella Luise Wenzel and Clarence Levi Denzer

Gladys Frieda Denzer b. 27 Nov 1911
Vera Emma Denzer b. 25 Mar 1915

Citations

[S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 169.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-17.

Gladys Frieda Denzer

F, b. 27 November 1911

Father*

Clarence Levi Denzer b. 27 Mar 1886, d. 1958

Mother*

Ella Luise Wenzel b. c 1891

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1911

Gladys Frieda Denzer was born on 27 November 1911 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Clarence Levi Denzer and Ella Luise Wenzel.

Baptism

1 January 1912

Gladys Frieda Denzer was baptized on 1 January 1912 at St. John's, Leland, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1930

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Gladys Frieda Denzer was listed as a daughter in Clarence Levi Denzer's household on the 1930 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 169.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

Vera Emma Denzer

F, b. 25 March 1915

Father*

Clarence Levi Denzer b. 27 Mar 1886, d. 1958

Mother*

Ella Luise Wenzel b. c 1891

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 March 1915

Vera Emma Denzer was born on 25 March 1915 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Clarence Levi Denzer and Ella Luise Wenzel.

Baptism

2 May 1915

Vera Emma Denzer was baptized on 2 May 1915 at St. John's, Leland, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1930

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Vera Emma Denzer was listed as a daughter in Clarence Levi Denzer's household on the 1930 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 May 1940

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Vera Emma Denzer was listed as a daughter in Clarence Levi Denzer's household on the 1940 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Citations

[S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 169.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-17.

Arthur G. Schroeder

M, b. 31 May 1903, d. 6 October 1969

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Arthur G. Schroeder married Caroline Denzer, daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.

Birth

31 May 1903

Arthur G. Schroeder was born on 31 May 1903 at Wisconsin.

Death

6 October 1969

He died on 6 October 1969 at Wisconsin at age 66.

Claus Ropers

M, b. 19 August 1909, d. 30 April 1994

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 August 1909

Claus Ropers was born on 19 August 1909 at Germany.

Marriage

20 April 1932

He married Ethel Ruth Denzer, daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, on 20 April 1932.

Death

30 April 1994

Claus Ropers died on 30 April 1994 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84.

Judith M. Hager

F, b. 19 February 1913, d. 21 February 2016

Father*

Herbert S. Hager b. c 1884

Mother*

Emma W. Schroeder b. c 1888

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Judith M. Hager was also known as Judy.

Married Name

9 January 1932

As of 9 January 1932,her married name was Gehrke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 February 1913

Judith M. Hager was born on 19 February 1913 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Herbert S. Hager and Emma W. Schroeder.

Marriage

9 January 1932

Judith M. Hager married Reinhold A. Gehrke, son of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke, on 9 January 1932.

Death

21 February 2016

Judith M. Hager died on 21 February 2016 at age 103 Judith “Judy” Gehrke, 103, of Baraboo, entered her eternal home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, and resided at Our House Assisted Living.

Judy was born Feb. 19, 1913, in the town of Honey Creek to Herbert and Emma (Schroeder) Hager. She married Reinhold Gehrke on Jan. 9, 1932; he preceded her in death on July 22, 2004, after 72 years of marriage. In her earlier life, she worked at McArthur’s Hammock Factory and Flambeau Plastics and enjoyed working with her husband on the farm, until their move to Baraboo. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, crocheting, bingo and especially polka dancing and traveling.

Judy is survived by her three children, Donna (friend, Ted) Gehrke of Madison, Audrey (Virgil) Belter of Janesville, and Robert (Katherine) Gehrke of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, two cousins; and many friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty; son-in-law, Dave Warner; one sister and three brothers.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Freedom where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church; Pastor Andrew Meyer will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom.

Judy was a special person to so many people and she loved you all. She was a strong, compassionate, caring and loving lady and will be dearly missed by those who knew her. We love you mother dear.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of Our House Assisted Living and Agrace Hospice Care for their caring and loving support of our mother. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Agrace Hospice Care.

Census Date

Location

Description

9 May 1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Judith M. Hager was listed as wife in Reinhold A. Gehrke's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Judith M. Hager and Reinhold A. Gehrke

Betty Ann Gehrke b. c 1933, d. b 2016

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 56-12.