Virgil Spurrier

M, d. before October 2012
Father*Francis Spurrier b. 23 May 1883, d. 8 Feb
Mother*Beatrice Bradley
Life EventDateDescription
Virgil Spurrier was the son of Francis Spurrier and Beatrice Bradley.
Deathbefore October 2012Virgil Spurrier died before October 2012.

Sylvia Spurrier

F, d. before October 2012
Father*Francis Spurrier b. 23 May 1883, d. 8 Feb
Mother*Beatrice Bradley
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schwartz.
Life EventDateDescription
Sylvia Spurrier was the daughter of Francis Spurrier and Beatrice Bradley.
MarriageSylvia Spurrier married Arnold Schwartz.
Deathbefore October 2012Sylvia Spurrier died before October 2012.

Arnold Schwartz

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArnold Schwartz married Sylvia Spurrier, daughter of Francis Spurrier and Beatrice Bradley.

Victor Lucht

M, b. circa 1914, d. 28 September 1972
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Victor Lucht was born circa 1914.
Marriage25 June 1943He married Frieda Schlieckau, daughter of August Schlieckau Sr. and Martha Mathilde Wawrock, on 25 June 1943.
Death28 September 1972Victor Lucht died on 28 September 1972 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Victor Lucht obituary.
Madison Capital Times September 30, 1972 - Victor Lucht obituary

Arnold Harder

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArnold Harder married Hilda Grosskrueger.

Children of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger

Hilda Grosskrueger

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Harder.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHilda Grosskrueger married Arnold Harder.

Children of Hilda Grosskrueger and Arnold Harder

Audrey Harder

F, b. 6 June 1931, d. 16 July 2013
Father*Arnold Harder
Mother*Hilda Grosskrueger
Audrey Harder 1948 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hamburg.
Life EventDateDescription
DivorceAudrey Harder and Roland Hamburg were divorced.
MarriageAudrey Harder married Roland Hamburg.
Birth6 June 1931Audrey Harder was born on 6 June 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger.
Death16 July 2013Audrey Harder died on 16 July 2013 at Illinois at age 82 Audrey L. Hamburg, 82, of Winnebago, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born June 6, 1931, in Reedsburg, Wis., the daughter of Arnold and Hilda (Grosskrueger) Harder. Graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1948, Sauk County Teacher's College in 1950, and later obtained her Bachelor degree in special education at UW Platteville. When Audrey came to Winnebago, she first taught fifth grade and then developed and taught the special education program for the Winnebago School District, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Rockford, Reedsburg VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1916, and Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional teacher's sorority. Audrey enjoyed reading and was an extensive traveler, with the goal of traversing all seven continents.

Audrey is lovingly survived by her sister-in-law, Irma Harder of Reedsburg, nephews, Robert (Kim) Harder of Calif., Douglas (Lori) Harder of Reedsburg and William Harder of Texas; niece, Sue (Daniel) Brylla of Reedsburg; great-nieces, great-nephews, a great-great-niece; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Herbert, Rupert, Melvin, and Kenneth; nephew, Dennis Harder; former husband, Roland Hamburg; and dear friend, Murial Sorby.

Service is at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time; the Rev. Jay Quinn, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside service is at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013, in St. Peter's Cemetery, Loganville, Wis.
DateLocationDescription
1948Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAudrey Harder graduated in 1948 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Roland Hamburg

M, b. 16 September 1927, d. 27 July 2003
Life EventDateDescription
DivorceRoland Hamburg and Audrey Harder were divorced.
MarriageRoland Hamburg married Audrey Harder, daughter of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger.
Birth16 September 1927Roland Hamburg was born on 16 September 1927.
Death27 July 2003He died on 27 July 2003 at age 75.

Dennis Harder

M, d. March 1998
Father*Kenneth H. Harder b. 3 Jun 1927, d. 13 Aug 2012
Mother*Irma M. Hemberger b. 25 Aug 1930, d. 4 Dec 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Dennis Harder was the son of Kenneth H. Harder and Irma M. Hemberger.
DeathMarch 1998Dennis Harder died in March 1998.

Jon Carlton Hammond

M, b. 30 September 1962, d. 16 August 2023
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1962Jon Carlton Hammond was born on 30 September 1962.
Death16 August 2023He died on 16 August 2023 at age 60 Jon C. Hammond, age 60, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1962 in Madison, WI, the son of Harry and Mildred (Olson) Hammond. Jon was united in marriage to Christina Harder. He retired from Reedsburg Utilities, and then started working at Fuchs Trucking.

He enjoyed being on the family farm, camping with his children, boating and fishing. Jon also loved taking trips to Jamaica with his wife, Chris.

He was preceded in death his daughter Samantha; brother Mark; sister Melissa; and his parents.

Jon is survived by his wife, Christina; children, Jeremy, Jamin (Jennee), and Amanda; step-daughters, Samantha (Troy), Rachel (Ben); grandchildren, Ethan, Jersee, Jaylynn, Jemma, Makenna and Madilyn; siblings, Shelley (Dan), Joel (Marie), Allison, and Jody; along with other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service for Jon will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Dorf Haus in Roxbury.

Rupert A. Harder

M, b. 21 January 1925, d. 10 June 2012
Father*Arnold Harder
Mother*Hilda Grosskrueger
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1925Rupert A. Harder was born on 21 January 1925.
He was the son of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger.
Death10 June 2012Rupert A. Harder died on 10 June 2012 at age 87 Rupert A. Harder, age 87, of Reedsburg, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on January 21, 1925 in Reedsburg, the son of Arnold and Hilda (Grosskrueger) Harder. Rupert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with various construction companies until his retirement. Rupert was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. He was also a member of the Reedsburg V.F.W. Post 1916. Survivors include his brother: Kenneth (Irma) Harder, of Portage; his sister: Audrey Hamburg, of Freeport, IL; three nephews: Robert (Kim) Harder, of California; Douglas (Lori) Harder, of Reedsburg and William Harder, of Texas; his niece: Sue (Daniel) Brylla, of Reedsburg; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Herbert and Melvin; and by his nephew: Dennis Harder. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment with military rites will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Herbert Harder

M, b. 22 May 1921, d. 13 February 1988
Father*Arnold Harder
Mother*Hilda Grosskrueger
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1921Herbert Harder was born on 22 May 1921.
He was the son of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger.
Death13 February 1988Herbert Harder died on 13 February 1988 at age 66.
DateLocationDescription
1939Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHerbert Harder graduated in 1939 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Melvin Harder

M, b. 1930, d. 1930
Father*Arnold Harder
Mother*Hilda Grosskrueger
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1930Melvin Harder was born in 1930.
Death1930He died in 1930.
He was the son of Arnold Harder and Hilda Grosskrueger.

Emma Ribbke

F, b. 15 January 1912, d. 5 April 1988
Father*Fredrick Ribbke
Mother*Anna Gause
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1930As of 1930,her married name was Horstmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 January 1912Emma Ribbke was born on 15 January 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Fredrick Ribbke and Anna Gause.
Marriage1930Emma Ribbke married August Albert Horstmann, son of Augustus Horstmann and Emma Elisa Dorthea Rathjen, in 1930.
Death5 April 1988Emma Ribbke died on 5 April 1988 at age 76.

Children of Emma Ribbke and August Albert Horstmann

Lester Lee Horstman

M, b. 13 November 1941, d. 2 July 2012
Father*August Albert Horstmann b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 25 Oct 1994
Mother*Emma Ribbke b. 15 Jan 1912, d. 5 Apr 1988
Lester Horstmann - Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLester Lee Horstman was also known as Horstmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 November 1941Lester Lee Horstman was born on 13 November 1941.
He was the son of August Albert Horstmann and Emma Ribbke.
Death2 July 2012Lester Lee Horstman died on 2 July 2012 at age 70 Lester L. Horstman, age 70, of LaValle, died on Monday, July 2, 2012 in his home following a courageous battle with ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was born on November 13, 1941 in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of August A. and Emma (Ribbke) Horstmann. Les was a 1960 graduate of Webb High School. He served for three years with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era in San Diego, California. On September 18, 1965, he was married to the former Marilyn D. Denzer. Les was a tool and die maker for over thirty years until his retirement. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing and being on the computer. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; three children: Greg Horstman, of Baraboo; Dale (Heidi) Horstman, of Baraboo and Sandy Horstman, and her husband, Jonathan, of Baraboo; six grandchildren: Nicholas and Colin Bourdeau, Erika and Megan Horstman, Chelsea and Jordan Duffield; one brother: Mervin (Sandy) Horstman, of Reedsburg; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter: Racheal Horstman; one sister: Arlene Giebel and two brothers: Arnold and August W. Horstman. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor David Karow officiating. Interment with military rites will be St. John's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
DateLocationDescription
1960Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLester Lee Horstman graduated in 1960 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Arnold Horstman

M, b. 9 December 1932, d. 22 August 1998
Father*August Albert Horstmann b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 25 Oct 1994
Mother*Emma Ribbke b. 15 Jan 1912, d. 5 Apr 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1932Arnold Horstman was born on 9 December 1932 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of August Albert Horstmann and Emma Ribbke.
Death22 August 1998Arnold Horstman died on 22 August 1998 at age 65.

August W. Horstmann

M, b. 26 September 1936, d. 13 June 2007
Father*August Albert Horstmann b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 25 Oct 1994
Mother*Emma Ribbke b. 15 Jan 1912, d. 5 Apr 1988
August Horstmann 1955 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1936August W. Horstmann was born on 26 September 1936.
He was the son of August Albert Horstmann and Emma Ribbke.
Death13 June 2007August W. Horstmann died on 13 June 2007 at age 70.
DateLocationDescription
1955Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAugust W. Horstmann graduated in 1955 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Peter M. Fargen

M, b. 7 February 1949, d. 24 May 2012
Father*Martin Francis Fargen b. 27 Jul 1922, d. 29 Jun 1995
Mother*Edith Marie Faber b. 1928, d. 21 Dec 2016
Peter M. Fargen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 February 1949Peter M. Fargen was born on 7 February 1949.
He was the son of Martin Francis Fargen and Edith Marie Faber.
Death24 May 2012Peter M. Fargen died on 24 May 2012 at age 63 Peter M. Fargen, age 63, of Bear Valley, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 7, 1949 in Richland Center, the son of Martin and Edith (Faber) Fargen. Pete was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was very proud to have served his country. On November 11, 1972, he was married to the former Mary L. Foss. Pete retired from Kraemer Brothers and spent his last days living life to the fullest. He will be remembered by many as "Mr. Fix-it." Survivors include his wife of forty years, Mary; his mother: Edith Fargen, of Readstown; four children: Matthew (Shar) Fargen, of Pennsylvania; Daniel (Shannan) Fargen, of Boscobel; Martin (Amber) Fargen, of Avoca and Rebecca Fargen, of Connecticut; four grandchildren: Darnel, David, Trista and Isaiah; eight brothers and sisters: Colleen Fuhrman, of Florida; Pauline (Chuck) Fuhrman, of Reedsburg; Mary Pat (John) Kaul, of Bear Valley; Pat Fargen, of Viola; Julie Ripley (Al Bailey), of Cazenovia; Peggy (Carl) Hull, of Richland Center; Mike (Julie) Fargen, of Readstown and Lori (Gene) Roberts, of Lone Rock; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Lanita (Pat) Hemberger, of Ohio; Bob (Jeno) Foss, of Reedsburg; Rynie (Sheri) Foss, of Iowa; Joe (Angie) Foss, of Ohio; Geri (Harley) Greenwood, of Montana; George (Barb) Foss, of Reedsburg and John (Candee) Foss, of Sullivan; his beloved dog, Sugar; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin; his brother: David Fargen; and his father and mother-in-law: Ervin and Anna Foss. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 28, 2012 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Loreto with Father Lorin Bowens and Father Mike Resop concelebrating. Interment with military rites will be in Our Lady of The Fields Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday and from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Loreto. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick's Bell Tower would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family.