Arthur Hemshrot

M, b. 31 July 1895, d. 27 July 1977
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArthur Hemshrot married Edith Rutz.
Birth31 July 1895Arthur Hemshrot was born on 31 July 1895 at Minnesota.
Death27 July 1977He died on 27 July 1977 at Wisconsin at age 81.

Children of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz

Edith Rutz

F, b. 1898, d. 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hemshrot.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdith Rutz married Arthur Hemshrot.
Birth1898Edith Rutz was born in 1898.
Death1934She died in 1934.

Children of Edith Rutz and Arthur Hemshrot

Stewart Harms

M, d. December 1982
Father*Armand Harms b. 13 Sep 1927, d. 17 Nov 2009
Mother*Donna M. Hemshrot b. 6 Feb 1931, d. 26 Dec 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Stewart Harms was the son of Armand Harms and Donna M. Hemshrot.
DeathDecember 1982Stewart Harms died in December 1982.

Arthur Hemshrot

M, b. 1924, d. 2000
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Arthur Hemshrot 1943 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1924Arthur Hemshrot was born in 1924.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death2000Arthur Hemshrot died in 2000.
DateLocationDescription
1943Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinArthur Hemshrot graduated in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

William Hemshrot

M, b. 1922, d. 1954
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1922William Hemshrot was born in 1922.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death1954William Hemshrot died in 1954.

Neal E. Hemshrot

M, b. 1929, d. 1949
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNeal E. Hemshrot was also known as Neil.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1929Neal E. Hemshrot was born in 1929.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death1949Neal E. Hemshrot died in 1949.

Eric Richard Repka

M, b. 15 March 1925, d. 28 November 2013
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1925Eric Richard Repka was born on 15 March 1925 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage23 April 1955Eric Richard Repka married Marlene Miller on 23 April 1955.
Death28 November 2013Eric Richard Repka died on 28 November 2013 at age 88 Eric Richard Repka, age 88, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was born on March 15, 1925, in Westfield Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Theresa (Rienecke) Repka. Eric was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church of Leland. On April 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Marlene Miller. This marriage was blessed with three children. Eric enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren as they participated in sporting events through the years. He was a fisherman, hunter, and an avid fan of the Packers and Badgers.

Eric was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Regina Yanke, and brother, LaVern Repka.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene;
Children: Darrell (Mirene) Repka,
Dean (Dianne) Repka,
Janell (Mike) Lennon;
Grandchildren: Dee Anna and Eric Coons, Jason and Emily Repka, Michael and Matt Lennon, Evan, Garrett, and Hunter Strait;

Great-grandchildren: Jaelynn, Tyson and Rylan;
Step great-grandchildren: Taylor and Talon;

Sisters: Helen Wenzel and Luena Meister;
Sister-in-law, Kathy (James) Biggs;
Many nieces, nephews, cousins along with other relatives and friends.

We celebrate Eric’s life with a service at 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, with Pastor David Glesne officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Rock Springs. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marlene Miller

F, b. 31 August 1936, d. 14 January 2016
Marlene Miller 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 April 1955As of 23 April 1955,her married name was Repka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1936Marlene Miller was born on 31 August 1936 at Wisconsin.
Marriage23 April 1955She married Eric Richard Repka, son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke, on 23 April 1955.
Death14 January 2016Marlene Miller died on 14 January 2016 at age 79 Marlene Ella Miller Repka, age 79,of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo, WI. She was born on August 31, 1936, in Wyeville, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Mabel Miller. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Marlene was united in marriage to Eric Repka on April 23, 1955. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children. She was employed for many years at Collins Drug Store in Reedsburg. Marlene enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sport activities. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg.
Marlene is survived by her children: Darrell (Mirene) Repka of Reedsburg,
Dean (Dianne) Repka of Loganville,
Janell (Mike) Lennon of Reedsburg;

Sister, Kathleen (James) Biggs of West Palm Beach, FL;

Grandchildren: DeeAnna (Eric) Coons, Jason (Emily) Repka, Michael Lennon (Fiance, Annette Jensen), Matthew Lennon, Monica Zolczynski, Evan, Garrett and Hunter Strait.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Eric.
Funeral services for Marlene E. Repka will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2016, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg, with Pastor Dominic Guido officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, and on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery, in Rock Springs, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg.
DateLocationDescription
1954Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMarlene Miller graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Regina Repka

F, b. 1915, d. 1994
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Yanke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRegina Repka married (?) Yanke.
Birth1915Regina Repka was born in 1915.
She was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Death1994Regina Repka died in 1994.

(?) Yanke

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Yanke married Regina Repka, daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.

LaVern Repka

M, b. 1916, d. 1992
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1916LaVern Repka was born in 1916.
He was the son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage2 September 1940LaVern Repka married Caroline A. Schroeder on 2 September 1940.
Death1992LaVern Repka died in 1992.

Helen Repka

F, b. 11 September 1918, d. 20 March 2020
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1939As of 1 June 1939,her married name was Wenzel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 September 1918Helen Repka was born on 11 September 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage1 June 1939Helen Repka married Oliver D. Wenzel, son of William Wenzel and Emelia C. Slotty, on 1 June 1939.
Death20 March 2020Helen Repka died on 20 March 2020 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 101 Mom was born on the family farm north of Leland on September 11, 1918 to parents Richard Repka and Theresa (Reinecke) Repka. She passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2020 at the age of 101. March 20 was her father’s birthday.

From milking cows by the light of a kerosene lantern, to picking up stones in the fields in preparation for spring planting, to preparing huge meals for the threshing crew on hot August days, it was on the farm where she learned the work ethic that continued her entire life.

Mom was a quiet, gentle soul who was happy with the simple things in life. She was always a vegetable gardener, even at age 100! She also had beautiful flower gardens. She liked to cook and bake and was known for her German potato salad, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls, flakey pie crusts and homemade chicken noodle soup. Homemade ice cream was always a special treat at Christmas.

Mom married Oliver Wenzel on June 1, 1939 and moved to Prairie du Sac to the house she remained in for the rest of her life. They had three children, David, Donald and Diane.

Mom is survived by her children: David (Sandy) Wenzel of Lakeview, Oregon; Donald (Sandy) Wenzel of Prairie du Sac; Diane (Brian) Williams of Prairie du Sac. Also five grandchildren: Angie Landon, Nicole Smith, Steve Wenzel, Rick Wenzel and Jeff Williams. She is further survived by a sister, Luena Meister, eleven great grandchildren – Madeline, Simon, Stuart, Nick, Gabby, Jocy, Austin, Anthony, Matthew, Alyssa & Molly, plus other relatives and friends, including special neighbors Ron and Sheila Kostroski who did so much for Mom over the years.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Oliver, in 1988, one sister, Regina Yanke and two brothers, LaVern Repka and Eric Repka.

Oliver D. Wenzel

M, b. 3 February 1909, d. 10 May 1988
Father*William Wenzel b. 8 Nov 1867, d. 1 Aug 1952
Mother*Emelia C. Slotty b. 10 Jan 1869, d. 29 Apr 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1909Oliver D. Wenzel was born on 3 February 1909.
He was the son of William Wenzel and Emelia C. Slotty.
Marriage1 June 1939Oliver D. Wenzel married Helen Repka, daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke, on 1 June 1939.
Death10 May 1988Oliver D. Wenzel died on 10 May 1988 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 79.

Luena Repka

F
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 June 1961As of 3 June 1961,her married name was Meister.
Life EventDateDescription
Luena Repka was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage3 June 1961Luena Repka married Donald Meister, son of Joseph Meister and Elizabeth M. Gruber, on 3 June 1961.