Harold Walker

M, d. before 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2012Harold Walker died before 2012.

Francis Adelman

M, b. 18 February 1910, d. 20 April 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis Adelman was also known as Jack.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 February 1910Francis Adelman was born on 18 February 1910 at Richland, Wisconsin.
Marriage3 September 1938He married Leona E. Thomas, daughter of Louis A. Thomas and Cora A. Faivre, on 3 September 1938.
Death20 April 1980Francis Adelman died on 20 April 1980 at age 70.

Jerrell E. Schuette

M, b. 27 October 1951, d. 13 August 2021
Father*Herbert J. Schuette b. 25 Dec 1908, d. 28 Sep 1997
Mother*Anola Schwanz d. 13 Apr 1995
Jerrell E Schuette 1969 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJerrell E. Schuette was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1951Jerrell E. Schuette was born on 27 October 1951.
He was the son of Herbert J. Schuette and Anola Schwanz.
Death13 August 2021Jerrell E. Schuette died on 13 August 2021 at age 69 Jerrell E. “Jerry” Schuette, age 69, of Reedsburg, died on Friday, August 13, 2021 in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 27, 1951 in Reedsburg, the son of Herbert and Anola (Schwanz) Schuette. Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Webb High School. On July 15, 1972, he was married to the former Jeanne A. Adelman. He was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Reedsburg. He also worked at Lands’ End for many years. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife: Jeanne; three children: Sarah (Travis) Schreiber, of Madison, Aaron (Jackie) Schuette, of Reedsburg and Abby (James) Bender, of Madison; seven grandchildren: Rowan and Beckett Schreiber; Lucas, Logyn and Bodey Schuette; Hugo and Dalton Bender; his sister: Kathy (Harold) Collies, of Fond du Lac; his brother: Ken (Leah) Schuette, of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service will be conducted on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Father Patrick Wendler officiating. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the City Park in Reedsburg, across the street from Hoof Funeral Home. The family has requested no flowers or plants, but would rather have memorials made to Sacred Heart Catholic School.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
  • Jerrell E. Schuette graduated in 1969 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Lloyd Francis Bridgford

M, b. 10 August 1902, d. 6 October 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLloyd Francis Bridgford was also known as Bridgeford.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLloyd Francis Bridgford married Geneva Thomas, daughter of Louis A. Thomas and Cora A. Faivre.
Birth10 August 1902Lloyd Francis Bridgford was born on 10 August 1902.
Death6 October 1970He died on 6 October 1970 at age 68.

Archie Hoeverman

M, b. 31 May 1905, d. 2 January 1994
Archie Hoeverman 1924 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 May 1905Archie Hoeverman was born on 31 May 1905.
Marriage20 July 1931He married Grace I. Thomas, daughter of Louis A. Thomas and Cora A. Faivre, on 20 July 1931.
Death2 January 1994Archie Hoeverman died on 2 January 1994 at age 88.
  • Archie Hoeverman graduated in 1924 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • On 19 July 1981 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 12, 1981 - Archie and Grace (Thomas) Hoeverman 50th wedding anniversary celebration

John A. Backman

M, b. 1892, d. 1969
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn A. Backman married Emilie E. Hasse, daughter of (?) Hasse and Bertha (?).
Birth1892John A. Backman was born in 1892.
Death1969He died in 1969.

Children of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse

Emilie E. Hasse

F, b. 1903, d. 11 July 1983
Father*(?) Hasse d. b 1951
Mother*Bertha (?) d. a 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEmilie E. Hasse was also known as Emily.
Married NameHer married name was Backman.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmilie E. Hasse married John A. Backman.
Birth1903Emilie E. Hasse was born in 1903.
She was the daughter of (?) Hasse and Bertha (?).
Death11 July 1983Emilie E. Hasse died on 11 July 1983.

Children of Emilie E. Hasse and John A. Backman

Marv Gurgel

M, b. 16 August 1948, d. 29 September 2021
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1948Marv Gurgel was born on 16 August 1948.
Death29 September 2021He died on 29 September 2021 at age 73.

Linda L. Brossard

F, b. 18 April 1955, d. 22 August 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 June 1984As of 23 June 1984,her married name was Vogel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 April 1955Linda L. Brossard was born on 18 April 1955.
Death22 August 2021She died on 22 August 2021 at age 66 Linda L. Vogel, age 66, of Portage, died at UW Hospital in Madison on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on April 18, 1955, in Columbus, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Elsa (Yohn) Brossard. She was united in marriage with Gale R. Vogel on June 23, 1984, at St. Peter's in Reedsburg, and they were married for 37 years. Linda had been a childcare provider in her home for 30 years before she retired. Together, she and Gale loved camping. They started out in tents, then pop-up campers, and finally camping in hard shells. Linda also liked flowers and growing tomatoes. She enjoyed birds and their birdhouses as well as collecting bells. She was a prior member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage.

She is survived by her husband, Gale Vogel, Portage; her children, LeAnn VanderWerff, Easton, Joseph (Michelle) VanderWerff, Oxford and Benjamin (Alexis) Vogel, Endeavor; her grandchildren, Garrick Staveness, Mikayla VanderWerff, Austin VanderWerff, Domanick Vogel and Cassadi Vogel; a great-grandchild, Oaklynn Staveness; her brothers and sisters, Sidney Brossard (friend, Marilyn), Mukwonago, Rodney (Diane) Brossard, Campbellsport, Dennis (Carol) Brossard, Beaver Dam, and Carol Brossard Albrecht, Cambria; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Gayle Brossard Zick and Sylvia Ann Brossard, her brothers-in-law, Terry Zick and Sheridan Albrecht, her sister-in-law, Nancy Brossard, and her granddaughter, Ava Mae Vogel.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at PFLANZ MANTEY MENDRALA FUNERAL HOME in Portage (www.pmmfh.com), with Pastor Alan Boeck officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the funeral home.

Dot Ellen Vogel

F, b. 1964, d. 2018
Father*Fred Albert Vogel b. 1922, d. 2008
Mother*Lorraine Marie Backman b. 17 Jun 1926, d. 15 Feb 2012
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Poff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1964Dot Ellen Vogel was born in 1964.
She was the daughter of Fred Albert Vogel and Lorraine Marie Backman.
Death2018Dot Ellen Vogel died in 2018.

Gerald Backman

M, b. 16 May 1937, d. 4 December 2016
Father*John A. Backman b. 1892, d. 1969
Mother*Emilie E. Hasse b. 1903, d. 11 Jul 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1937Gerald Backman was born on 16 May 1937.
He was the son of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Death4 December 2016Gerald Backman died on 4 December 2016 at age 79 Gerald "Jerry" Backman, 79, of Caledonia, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, WI. He was born May 16, 1937, in Reedsburg, WI to John and Emily (Hasse) Backman.

Jerry worked for many years as a farmhand for his uncle and aunt Herman and Lydia Burmester and then for his cousin Donny Burmester. He then worked many years for Kruckow Rock Products. Jerry was very active in attending many sporting events for his relatives. He always made sure his Aunt Lydia never missed a game. Jerry was a very giving person and was always willing to pitch in and help where he could.

He is survived by nieces and nephews and their children.

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Don G. Vogel

M, b. 4 March 1955, d. 7 November 2009
Father*Fred Albert Vogel b. 1922, d. 2008
Mother*Lorraine Marie Backman b. 17 Jun 1926, d. 15 Feb 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1955Don G. Vogel was born on 4 March 1955.
He was the son of Fred Albert Vogel and Lorraine Marie Backman.
Death7 November 2009Don G. Vogel died on 7 November 2009 at age 54 Don G Vogel, 55 of Ironton, passed away on Saturday, Nov 7, 2001, at St Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1955, in Reedsburg, the son of Fred Albert and Lorraine Marie (Backman) Vogel.

Marvin Backman

M, d. before 2004
Father*John A. Backman b. 1892, d. 1969
Mother*Emilie E. Hasse b. 1903, d. 11 Jul 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Marvin Backman was the son of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Deathbefore 2004Marvin Backman died before 2004.

Roger Backman

M, d. before 2004
Father*John A. Backman b. 1892, d. 1969
Mother*Emilie E. Hasse b. 1903, d. 11 Jul 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Roger Backman was the son of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Deathbefore 2004Roger Backman died before 2004.

John Backman

M, b. 19 May 1940, d. 1983
Father*John A. Backman b. 1892, d. 1969
Mother*Emilie E. Hasse b. 1903, d. 11 Jul 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 May 1940John Backman was born on 19 May 1940.
He was the son of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Death1983John Backman died in 1983.

Doris Elaine Backman

F, b. 11 June 1934, d. 8 November 2004
Father*John A. Backman b. 1892, d. 1969
Mother*Emilie E. Hasse b. 1903, d. 11 Jul 1983
Doris E Backman - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1952
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bailey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDoris Elaine Backman married Phillip R. Bailey.
Birth11 June 1934Doris Elaine Backman was born on 11 June 1934 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Death8 November 2004Doris Elaine Backman died on 8 November 2004 at age 70 Welcomed into the arms of Jesus Nov. 8, 2004 at the age of 70 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Phillip R. Bailey; father, John A. Backman; mother, Emilie E. (nee Hasse); brothers, Marvin J., Roger P., John E. Further survived by sister, Lorraine (Fred) Vogel; brother Gerald W. Backman; aunt, Lydia Burmester; nieces, nephews and many friends. Doris retired from M&I Bank after many years of service and enjoyed her volunteer work at The Village of Manor Park and Pilgrim office.

The family will receive friends on Nov 20 at PILGRIM EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2664 N. 68th St.) from 11 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 12 noon.
  • Doris Elaine Backman graduated in 1952 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Phillip R. Bailey

M, b. 14 April 1924, d. 7 May 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPhillip R. Bailey was also known as Phil.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePhillip R. Bailey married Doris Elaine Backman, daughter of John A. Backman and Emilie E. Hasse.
Birth14 April 1924Phillip R. Bailey was born on 14 April 1924.
Death7 May 2003He died on 7 May 2003 at age 79.

Agnes L. Held

F, d. 6 April 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 June 1955As of 18 June 1955,her married name was Funte.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage18 June 1955Agnes L. Held married Harley C. Funte, son of Carl Funte and Therese Wilhelmine Charlotte Krey, on 18 June 1955.
Death6 April 2003Agnes L. Held died on 6 April 2003.

Children of Agnes L. Held and Harley C. Funte