Mayme Shepherd

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Anhalt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMayme Shepherd married Marcellus Anhalt.

Children of Mayme Shepherd and Marcellus Anhalt

Mary Anhalt

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Father*Marcellus Anhalt
Mother*Mayme Shepherd
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hahn.
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Anhalt was the daughter of Marcellus Anhalt and Mayme Shepherd.
MarriageMary Anhalt married Bill Hahn.

Bill Hahn

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBill Hahn married Mary Anhalt, daughter of Marcellus Anhalt and Mayme Shepherd.

Marcella Anhalt

F, b. 10 September 1943, d. 3 January 2024
Father*Marcellus Anhalt
Mother*Mayme Shepherd
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 May 1966As of 30 May 1966,her married name was Breunig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1943Marcella Anhalt was born on 10 September 1943.
She was the daughter of Marcellus Anhalt and Mayme Shepherd.
Marriage30 May 1966Marcella Anhalt married Ralph Ewald Breunig on 30 May 1966.
Death3 January 2024Marcella Anhalt died on 3 January 2024 at age 80 Marcella Mae Breunig, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home near Roxbury, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born Sept. 10, 1943 to the late Marcellus and Mayme (Shepherd) Anhalt. Marcella was united in marriage to Ralph Breunig on May 30, 1966 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City; Ralph preceded her in death on May 11, 2020.

Marcella and Ralph raised their family on the Breunig Farm in the town of Roxbury; a farm that has been in Ralph’s family for 100 years. Marcella was a member of St. Norbert Church, Roxbury. She enjoyed sewing and cross stitch, music, reading, taking Sunday drives, and was always keeping watchful eye on the farm. Her fall ritual of summer sausage sandwiches and homemade chili will be remembered by everyone that visited.

Marcella is survived by her children; Randy (Cristi) and his family, Jake, Katie, and Danni, Rod, Kelly and his son, Trevor (Emily Anderson), Andy (Jamie) and his children, Ashton and Averee, Sheila (Stan) Breunig and her daughter, Veronica, Jerry (Luci) and their sons, Spencer (Ashley) and Devin (Molly); a sister, Barbara (Francis “Shorty”) Young; and in-laws, Harold Breunig, Susan Breunig and Rosemary Elmer.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ralph; she was preceded in death by a son, Eugene; siblings, Betty (Vern) Maier, Mary (Bill) Hahn; in-laws, Donald, and Anna Breunig.

As per Marcella’s wishes a Celebration of her Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Dorf Haus, 8931 County Hwy Y, Roxbury. A private interment will be held in St. Norbert Cemetery at a later date.

Ralph Ewald Breunig

M, b. 11 January 1937, d. 11 May 2020
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1937Ralph Ewald Breunig was born on 11 January 1937.
Marriage30 May 1966He married Marcella Anhalt, daughter of Marcellus Anhalt and Mayme Shepherd, on 30 May 1966.
Death11 May 2020Ralph Ewald Breunig died on 11 May 2020 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 83 Ralph Ewald Breunig, age 83, passed away in the comfort of his own home in Roxbury Township on May 11, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was a survivor of COVID19; a lifetime of hard work wore him out. Ralph was born at home on the Breunig farm on Jan. 11, 1937 to the late Conrad and Veronica (Eckstein) Breunig. He attended and graduated from Sauk City High School; class of 1957.

Ralph was united in marriage to Marcella Anhalt on May 30, 1966 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City. Together Ralph and Marcella raised their family at their dairy farm in the Roxbury Township; a farm that’s been in Ralph’s family for almost 100 years. Ralph enjoyed his earlier years playing softball under the lights in Roxbury and instilling his hard work ethic into his children. His faith was important to him; he was member of St. Norbert’s Catholic Church and the Blackhawk Chapter of the K.C’s. Ralph looked forward to family events and deer hunts on the farmland. He could often be found cheering on the Packers, Brewers, watching sports and completing puzzles. Ralph kept himself involved in the farm as often as he could, driving the Kubota to check fields, spending hours in the tractor and bobcat when needed and was always willing to lend a hand.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Marcella; his children, Randy and his family, Jake, Katie, and Danni, Rod, Kelly and his son, Trevor (Emily Anderson), Andy (Season) and their children, Ashton and Averee, Sheila (Dana) Cook and their children, Taylor, Morgan and Veronica, Jerry (Luci) and their sons, Spencer and Devin and a “special son”, Clint; siblings, Donald (Susie) Breunig, Harold Breunig, and Rosemary Elmer; sister in-law, Barbara (Francis “Shorty”) Young. Ralph always had a soft spot for his dogs, Sparky and Rusty. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eugene; sister, Anna Breunig; and two sister’s in-law, Betty (Vern) Maier and Mary (Bill) Hahn.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ralph’s family at St. Norbert’s in Roxbury, burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Engelbert Walch

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEngelbert Walch married Mary Reuter.

Child of Engelbert Walch and Mary Reuter

Mary Reuter

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Walch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Reuter married Engelbert Walch.

Child of Mary Reuter and Engelbert Walch

Dorothy Bertha Smith

F, b. 10 March 1905, d. 2 September 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 October 1922As of 22 October 1922,her married name was Mears.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1905Dorothy Bertha Smith was born on 10 March 1905 at Washington.
Marriage22 October 1922She married George Walter Mears, son of Michael Mears and Anna M. Kaney, on 22 October 1922 at Olympia, Pierce, Washington.
Divorce1935Dorothy Bertha Smith and George Walter Mears were divorced in 1935 at Washington George Walter and Dorothy Mears divorce.
Centralia Daily Chronicle August 1, 1935 - George Walter and Dorothy Mears divorce
Death2 September 1963Dorothy Bertha Smith died on 2 September 1963 at Oregon at age 58 Dorothy Bertha Mears obituary.
Centralia Daily Chronicle September 4, 1963 - Dorothy Bertha Mears obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Centralia, Lewis, WashingtonDorothy Bertha Smith was listed as wife in George Walter Mears's household on the 1930 Census at Centralia, Lewis, Washington.1

Child of Dorothy Bertha Smith and George Walter Mears

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centralia, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 243.0; FHL microfilm: 2342241.

Robert Wallace Mears

M, b. 10 December 1923, d. 1 December 1972
Father*George Walter Mears b. 5 Sep 1888, d. 1959
Mother*Dorothy Bertha Smith b. 10 Mar 1905, d. 2 Sep 1963
Robert Mears 1946 senior portrait University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1923Robert Wallace Mears was born on 10 December 1923 at Washington.
He was the son of George Walter Mears and Dorothy Bertha Smith.
Marriage6 May 1949Robert Wallace Mears married Joanne Rosalie Rae on 6 May 1949.
Divorcebefore 1958Robert Wallace Mears and Joanne Rosalie Rae were divorced before 1958.
Marriage9 May 1963Robert Wallace Mears married Annabelle Marie Christiansen on 9 May 1963 at Kitsap, Washington, he was listed as divorce, she was listed as widowed.
Death1 December 1972Robert Wallace Mears died on 1 December 1972 at Washington at age 48 Robert W Mears obituary.
Centralia Daily Chronicle December 4, 1972 - Robert W Mears obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Centralia, Lewis, WashingtonRobert Wallace Mears was listed as a son in George Walter Mears's household on the 1930 Census at Centralia, Lewis, Washington.1

Child of Robert Wallace Mears and Annabelle Marie Christiansen

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centralia, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 243.0; FHL microfilm: 2342241.

Page Miller Steelhammer

M, b. 28 January 1924, d. August 2020
Father*Fritz Harold Steelhammer b. 12 Feb 1888, d. Sep 1974
Mother*Clara Harriette Miller b. 1889, d. 3 Aug 1962
Page Steelhammer
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 January 1924Page Miller Steelhammer was born on 28 January 1924.
He was the son of Fritz Harold Steelhammer and Clara Harriette Miller.
DeathAugust 2020Page Miller Steelhammer died in August 2020 at age 96 Page was 96 when he passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chehalis, Wash., in January 1924 to Fritz Harold and Clara Steelhammer and grew up in Galvin. He served in the Air Force as a pilot in WWII. After the military he came home and married Margaret Mears. They were married 73 years and raised 4 children, Norman, Greg, Christy and Gail on a dairy farm on Fords Prairie. He loved both flying (when he could afford it) and farming along with tennis, golf and traveling. He was an active member of Centralia Lions Club. Page was a kind, gentle, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He always had a smile for everyone.

He is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Norman (Ilona), Greg (Mary) and Gail (Jerry); also 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces & nephews . He is preceded in death by his daughter, Christy, his parents and siblings.

Child of Page Miller Steelhammer

Fritz Harold Steelhammer

M, b. 12 February 1888, d. September 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1888Fritz Harold Steelhammer was born on 12 February 1888 at Michigan.
Marriage12 May 1918He married Clara Harriette Miller on 12 May 1918.
DeathSeptember 1974Fritz Harold Steelhammer died in September 1974 at Washington at age 86.

Child of Fritz Harold Steelhammer and Clara Harriette Miller

Clara Harriette Miller

F, b. 1889, d. 3 August 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 May 1918As of 12 May 1918,her married name was Steelhammer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1889Clara Harriette Miller was born in 1889 at Iowa.
Marriage12 May 1918She married Fritz Harold Steelhammer on 12 May 1918.
Death3 August 1962Clara Harriette Miller died on 3 August 1962.

Child of Clara Harriette Miller and Fritz Harold Steelhammer

Herman Harry Frederick Krueger

M, b. 20 September 1888, d. 30 November 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1888Herman Harry Frederick Krueger was born on 20 September 1888 at Wisconsin.
Marriage14 June 1917He married Edna Florence Mears, daughter of Michael Mears and Anna M. Kaney, on 14 June 1917.
Death30 November 1941Herman Harry Frederick Krueger died on 30 November 1941 at Wisconsin at age 53.

Children of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears

Harry Michael Krueger

M, b. 18 December 1921, d. 28 February 1998
Father*Herman Harry Frederick Krueger b. 20 Sep 1888, d. 30 Nov 1941
Mother*Edna Florence Mears b. 21 May 1893, d. 4 Nov 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 December 1921Harry Michael Krueger was born on 18 December 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Marriagecirca 1943Harry Michael Krueger married Winifred Mildred VanAlstine circa 1943.
Death28 February 1998Harry Michael Krueger died on 28 February 1998 at Wisconsin at age 76 Lifetime resident of Waukesha, died February 28, 1998 at the age of 76. He was born on December 18, 1921, the son of the late Harry F. and Edna (nee Mears) Krueger. Harry served in the Army during World War II. He retired from Waukesha Engine on April 1, 1985 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed many years of golfing with his friends at Lake Beulah Country Club. He was the widower of Winifred (nee Van Alstine) who died October 26, 1995. They shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. He will be sadly missed by his two children: Karen (Alan) Blicharz of Waukesha and Dan (Karen) Krueger of Lone Rock; and his grandchildren: Jon, Brad, Chad, Mark, Paula, Julie, Brenda, and Colleen. He is also further survived by his brother Ben (Carol) Krueger of Franklin, his sister Betty (Richard) Vertz of Waukesha and brother-in-law Sam (Gerri) Cottone of Waukesha. Also survived by his wife's sister LaVerne Staab of Waukesha, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

March 2, 1998 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Services will be Wednesday for Harry M. Krueger, 76, of Waukesha, who died Saturday.

An Army veteran of World War II, Krueger retired in 1985 from Waukesha Engine, a division of Dresser Industries since 1974.

He enjoyed golfing at Lake Beulah Country Club.

Krueger is survived by a daughter, Karen (Alan) Blicharz, of Waukesha; a son, Dan (Karen) Krueger, of Lone Rock; a sister, Betty (Richard) Vertz, of Waukesha; and nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Bernard E. Krueger

M, b. 14 June 1933, d. 13 August 2000
Father*Herman Harry Frederick Krueger b. 20 Sep 1888, d. 30 Nov 1941
Mother*Edna Florence Mears b. 21 May 1893, d. 4 Nov 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1933Bernard E. Krueger was born on 14 June 1933 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Marriage1956Bernard E. Krueger married Carol J. Spredeman in 1956.
Death13 August 2000Bernard E. Krueger died on 13 August 2000 at Wisconsin at age 67 Krueger, Bernard E. "Ben"
Found Peace with his family by his side on Sunday, August 13, 2000 at the age of 67 years after he fought a courageous battle with leukemia. Ben will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife and best friend Carol (nee Spredeman). His proud and loving daughters Vickie, Janice (Gregory) Fairchild and the late Gail Bettendorf. Devoted and loving grandpa of Adam and Brian Fairchild. "Special dad" to Paul (Sue) Bettendorf and Carol Hogan. Also survived by his sister Betty (Richard) Vertz, other relatives and many friends. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday, August 16 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services Thursday, August 17 at 1 PM at ST. JOHN'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6700 S. Howell Ave. (Please meet at Church). Interment Arlington Park Cemetery.

Ruth Ann Krueger

F, b. 27 May 1918, d. 27 June 1992
Father*Herman Harry Frederick Krueger b. 20 Sep 1888, d. 30 Nov 1941
Mother*Edna Florence Mears b. 21 May 1893, d. 4 Nov 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Oleson.
Married NameHer married name was Smart.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRuth Ann Krueger married Jack W. Smart.
MarriageRuth Ann Krueger married Harley Victor Oleson.
Birth27 May 1918Ruth Ann Krueger was born on 27 May 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Death27 June 1992Ruth Ann Krueger died on 27 June 1992 at Wisconsin at age 74 Memorial services will be tonight for Ruth Smart, 74, a lifetime resident of Waukesha, who died Saturday at Westmoreland Health Center in Waukesha after a lengthy illness.
She had retired as a manager from the former Adelman's Cleaners in Waukesha.She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Waukesha.Survivors include two sons, Richard (Cheryl) Oleson of East Troy and Ronald (Dee Hall) Oleson of Waukesha; a daughter, Judith (Jeff) Repath of Waukesha; two brothers, Bernard (Carol) Krueger of Franklin and Harry (Winifred) Krueger of Waukesha; a sister, Betty (Richard) Bertz of Waukesha; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.A memorial service will begin at 7 tonight at the Rudolph-Larsen Bros. Funeral Home, 500 N. East Ave., Waukesha. The Rev. David Redman will officiate. Burial will be at Wood National Cemetery in Wood.The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.June 29, 1992 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI.)

Jack W. Smart

M, b. 21 November 1915, d. 4 May 1989
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJack W. Smart married Ruth Ann Krueger, daughter of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Birth21 November 1915Jack W. Smart was born on 21 November 1915 at Wisconsin.
Death4 May 1989He died on 4 May 1989 at Wisconsin at age 73.

Margaret Krueger

F, b. 27 December 1919, d. 19 January 1973
Father*Herman Harry Frederick Krueger b. 20 Sep 1888, d. 30 Nov 1941
Mother*Edna Florence Mears b. 21 May 1893, d. 4 Nov 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cottone.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Krueger married Samuel A. Cottone Sr.
Birth27 December 1919Margaret Krueger was born on 27 December 1919 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Death19 January 1973Margaret Krueger died on 19 January 1973 at Wisconsin at age 53.

Samuel A. Cottone Sr.

M, b. 27 January 1917, d. 10 August 1998
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSamuel A. Cottone Sr. married Margaret Krueger, daughter of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Birth27 January 1917Samuel A. Cottone Sr. was born on 27 January 1917 at Wisconsin.
Death10 August 1998He died on 10 August 1998 at Wisconsin at age 81 Services will be Friday for Samuel A. Cottone Sr., 81, of Waukesha, who died Monday at Westmoreland Health Center, Waukesha.

He was a retired life insurance agent with Mutual Service Co. He also worked at General Casting Co. for 21 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waukesha.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine of Waukesha; four sons, Sam A. (Kay) and Tom J., both of Chicago, and Bob (Janice) and Jim A. (Cathy), both of Waukesha; one sister, Marian (Tom) of Buckley, Ill; two brothers, Joe and Jack (Terry), both of Waukesha; one stepbrother, John Bigonia of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Thursday until the prayer vigil at 7 p.m. at the Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.

Services will begin at 9 a.m. Friday with prayers at the funeral home and proceed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 822 N. East Ave., Waukesha, for the funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery and Mausoleum, S22-W22890 E. Broadway, Waukesha.

Thomas E. Mears

M, b. 20 January 1932, d. 10 June 1988
Father*Cecil Michael Mears b. 13 Dec 1899, d. 25 Aug 1973
Mother*Mary Ellen Connors b. 20 Jan 1904, d. Sep 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1932Thomas E. Mears was born on 20 January 1932 at Washington, District of Columbia.
He was the son of Cecil Michael Mears and Mary Ellen Connors.
Death10 June 1988Thomas E. Mears died on 10 June 1988 at Ohio at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Washington, District of Columbia, District of ColumbiaThomas E. Mears was listed as a son in Cecil Michael Mears's household on the 1940 Census at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_565; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1-369.

Irene Mears

F, b. 4 April 1895, d. 4 January 1898
Father*Michael Mears b. Sep 1859, d. a 1925
Mother*Anna M. Kaney b. 12 Sep 1858, d. 1 Oct 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 April 1895Irene Mears was born on 4 April 1895.
She was the daughter of Michael Mears and Anna M. Kaney.
Death4 January 1898Irene Mears died on 4 January 1898 at age 2.
Burialafter 4 January 1898She was buried after 4 January 1898 at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin.

William Holtz

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Holtz married Reba Hunt.

Child of William Holtz and Reba Hunt