Darlene Udelhoven

F, b. 8 December 1932, d. 30 December 2016
Father*Anthony Udelhoven b. 24 Aug 1906, d. Jul 1965
Mother*Marie Anna Pitzen b. 10 Apr 1913, d. 11 May 1997
Darlene (Udelhoven) Langkamp 1931-2016
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDarlene Udelhoven was also known as Udelhofen.
Married Name14 July 1953As of 14 July 1953,her married name was Langkamp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1932Darlene Udelhoven was born on 8 December 1932.
She was the daughter of Anthony Udelhoven and Marie Anna Pitzen.
Marriage14 July 1953Darlene Udelhoven married Clifford Thomas Langkamp, son of Leonard John Langkamp and Violet Elizabeth Kreiser, on 14 July 1953.
Death30 December 2016Darlene Udelhoven died on 30 December 2016 at age 84 Darlene M. Langkamp, 84, of Platteville died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her son’s home, following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Rev. Faustino Ruiz will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, followed by a lunch at the Platteville Golf Course. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday January 6, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville where there will be a parish rosary at 3:45 p.m; friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Darlene M. Langkamp Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Darlene was born on December 8, 1932 in Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Anthony “Tony” and Marie (Pitzen) Udelhoven. After graduating from school Darlene worked at Virtue Studio’s, Platteville. She was united in marriage to Clifford T. Langkamp on July 14, 1953 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin. After they married they farmed with Clifford’s parents until they moved to Platteville in 1957. In 1980 she went to work at K-Mart, Platteville, where she worked until she retired in 1994. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, camping and always helping family with projects.

She is survived by her two children, Mary Langkamp of Platteville; Roger (Carolyn) Langkamp of Asbury, IA; four grandchildren, Matthew (Katie Woodmansee) Langkamp, Cheyenne Langkamp, Chris (Jamie) Hazuga and Peter Hazuga; three great-grandchildren, Sophie, Courtney and Maya Hazuga; two sisters, Joan (Joe) Ehlen and Ann (Steve) Post all of Potosi; three brothers, Roger (Kathy) Udelhoven of Potosi; Paul (Janet) Udelhoven of Cassville, WI; and Keith Udelhoven of Bloomington, WI; sister-in-law, Lorraine (Herb) Hottenstein of Platteville; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford on August 29, 2016, and her parents.

Thomas Linden

M, d. 29 August 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Linden was also known as Tom.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 December 1952Thomas Linden married Ida Marie Langkamp, daughter of Leonard John Langkamp and Violet Elizabeth Kreiser, on 26 December 1952.
Death29 August 2013Thomas Linden died on 29 August 2013.

Child of Thomas Linden and Ida Marie Langkamp

Sylvia P. Broihahn

F, b. 4 July 1918, d. 6 January 2012
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 March 1936As of 30 March 1936,her married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 July 1918Sylvia P. Broihahn was born on 4 July 1918.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Marriage30 March 1936Sylvia P. Broihahn married Leo Schmitz on 30 March 1936.
Death6 January 2012Sylvia P. Broihahn died on 6 January 2012 at age 93 Sylvia P. Schmitz, age 93, of Lancaster, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center.

She was born on July 4, 1918, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Keehner) Broihahn. Sylvia married Leo Schmitz on March 30, 1936, at St. Andrews Church in Tennyson. Together they farmed in Tennyson and Lancaster. In 1954, they moved to Lancaster and Leo went to work for the city of Lancaster. Sylvia was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. She enjoyed her family, and talking to people on the telephone.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joan (John) Ames and Joyce (Ray) Klaas; grandchildren, Julie (Terry) Knapp, Jim (Kathy) Ames, Jerry (Pauline) Ames, Joel (Tina) Ames, Jeff (Linda) Ames, Jon (Sandy Huffman) Ames and Cord Myers; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lester (Shirley) Broihahn; and sisters-in-law, Pat Broihahn, Bernice Broihahn, Adele Stimart, Viola Steiger and Celine Schmitz.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Leo on Feb. 18, 1991; her parents, Fred and Elizabeth Broihahn; five sisters, Caroline Koeller, Rose Burke, Mary Stimart, Ivanelle Ahler and Alma Nodell; five brothers, Hubert, Ray, Ivan, Mervin and Ed Broihahn; a granddaughter, Kim Myers; and a step-grandson, Duane Schafer.

Graveside Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Lancaster. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday at SCHWARTZ FUNERAL HOME in Lancaster.

Child of Sylvia P. Broihahn and Leo Schmitz

Leo Schmitz

M, d. 18 February 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 March 1936Leo Schmitz married Sylvia P. Broihahn, daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner, on 30 March 1936.
Death18 February 1991Leo Schmitz died on 18 February 1991.

Child of Leo Schmitz and Sylvia P. Broihahn

Lester E. Broihahn

M, b. 18 November 1921, d. 4 July 2014
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1921Lester E. Broihahn was born on 18 November 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death4 July 2014Lester E. Broihahn died on 4 July 2014 at Wisconsin at age 92.

Caroline Broihahn

F, b. 24 October 1910, d. 9 April 1969
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCaroline Broihahn was also known as Carrie.
Married NameHer married name was Keller.
Married NameHer married name was Koeller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 October 1910Caroline Broihahn was born on 24 October 1910 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Marriage25 December 1929Caroline Broihahn married Arthur Rudolph Koeller, son of Frederick Ernest Koeller and Louise Anna Fritz, on 25 December 1929 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death9 April 1969Caroline Broihahn died on 9 April 1969 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 58.

Hubert Broihahn

M, b. 26 June 1912, d. 23 March 1998
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 June 1912Hubert Broihahn was born on 26 June 1912.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death23 March 1998Hubert Broihahn died on 23 March 1998 at age 85.

Ray F. Broihahn

M, b. 23 June 1914, d. 19 September 1998
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1914Ray F. Broihahn was born on 23 June 1914.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death19 September 1998Ray F. Broihahn died on 19 September 1998 at age 84.

Rose Broihahn

F, b. 23 June 1914, d. 15 July 1999
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 April 1938As of 16 April 1938,her married name was Burke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1914Rose Broihahn was born on 23 June 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Marriage16 April 1938Rose Broihahn married Norbert A. Burke on 16 April 1938.
Death15 July 1999Rose Broihahn died on 15 July 1999 at Florida at age 85.

Mary Broihahn

F, b. circa 1916, d. 21 September 1961
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stimart.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Broihahn married (?) Stimart.
Birthcirca 1916Mary Broihahn was born circa 1916.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death21 September 1961Mary Broihahn died on 21 September 1961 at Wisconsin.

Ivan G. Broihahn

M, b. 25 August 1920, d. 20 April 1993
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1920Ivan G. Broihahn was born on 25 August 1920.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death20 April 1993Ivan G. Broihahn died on 20 April 1993 at age 72.

Ivanelle Esther Broihahn

F, b. 25 August 1920, d. 30 October 1985
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIvanelle Esther Broihahn was also known as Ivanell.
Married Name6 May 1950As of 6 May 1950,her married name was Ahler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1920Ivanelle Esther Broihahn was born on 25 August 1920.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Marriage6 May 1950Ivanelle Esther Broihahn married Paul Joseph Ahler on 6 May 1950.
Death30 October 1985Ivanelle Esther Broihahn died on 30 October 1985 at Wisconsin at age 65.

Edward A. Broihahn

M, b. 4 December 1926, d. 3 September 2005
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward A. Broihahn was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 December 1926Edward A. Broihahn was born on 4 December 1926.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death3 September 2005Edward A. Broihahn died on 3 September 2005 at age 78 Edward A. Broihahn, 78, Patricia Street, Elkhorn, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn.

     He was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Lancaster, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth Keehner Broihahn.

     He married Margaret G. Meister April 17, 1948, in Lake Geneva.

     Edward was a member of the First Evangelical Church, Lake Geneva, served in the Naval Sea Bees, and was a custodian at Badger High School for several years.

     He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a son, Dean (Kay) Broihahn, Elkhorn; two grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Schmitz, Lancaster, and Alma Nodel, Mequon; and two brothers, Lester (Shirley), Lake Geneva, and Mervin (Bernice) Broihahn, Platteville.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark; four sisters, Caroline Keller, Mary Stimart, Rose Burke and Ivanelle Ahler; and three brothers, Hubert, Raymond and Ivan.

     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Verlyn J. Dobberstein officiating.

     Burial was in Hudson Cemetery, Lyons. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church.

     Steinke Funeral Home, Lake Geneva, was in charge of arrangements.

     Graveside military services were conducted by American Legion Post 45 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6375, Elkhorn.

Child of Edward A. Broihahn

Alma H. Broihahn

F, b. 27 October 1924, d. 5 February 2010
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Nodell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlma H. Broihahn married Harold A. Nodell.
Birth27 October 1924Alma H. Broihahn was born on 27 October 1924.
She was the daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death5 February 2010Alma H. Broihahn died on 5 February 2010 at age 85 Alma H. Nodell, 85, Mequon, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Ozaukee County Campus.

She was born on Oct. 27, 1924, in Potosi, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Keehner Broihahn, the 10th sibling in a family of 12. She married Harold A. Nodell and he preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1984.

She owned and operated a small grocery store in Lake Geneva with a partner for five years. Later she worked as a clerk at McCullough’s Drug Store in Lake Geneva until her retirement. She was a very loving and thoughtful sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Schmitz, Lancaster; two brothers, Lester (Shirley) Broihahn, Lake Geneva, and Mervin (Berniece) Broihahn, Platteville; one sister-in-law, Patricia Broihahn, Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Caroline Koeller, Mary Stimart, Rose Burke and Ivanelle Ahler; four brothers, Hubert, Raymond, Ivan, and Edward; and a beloved godchild, Brent Broihahn.

Private family graveside services Monday, Feb. 8, at the Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, Platteville, assisted the family.

Norbert A. Burke

M, b. 22 December 1913, d. 28 February 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1913Norbert A. Burke was born on 22 December 1913.
Marriage16 April 1938He married Rose Broihahn, daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner, on 16 April 1938.
Death28 February 2004Norbert A. Burke died on 28 February 2004 at age 90.

(?) Stimart

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Stimart married Mary Broihahn, daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.

Paul Joseph Ahler

M, b. 17 April 1924, d. 24 December 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1924Paul Joseph Ahler was born on 17 April 1924.
Marriage6 May 1950He married Ivanelle Esther Broihahn, daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner, on 6 May 1950.
Death24 December 2012Paul Joseph Ahler died on 24 December 2012 at age 88.

Harold A. Nodell

M, d. 24 September 1984
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarold A. Nodell married Alma H. Broihahn, daughter of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death24 September 1984Harold A. Nodell died on 24 September 1984.

Joyce A. Schmitz

F, b. 4 March 1950, d. 28 November 2013
Father*Leo Schmitz d. 18 Feb 1991
Mother*Sylvia P. Broihahn b. 4 Jul 1918, d. 6 Jan 2012
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 July 1970As of 25 July 1970,her married name was Klaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1950Joyce A. Schmitz was born on 4 March 1950 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Leo Schmitz and Sylvia P. Broihahn.
Death28 November 2013Joyce A. Schmitz died on 28 November 2013 at age 63 Joyce A. Klaas, age 63, of Lancaster, WI, died on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

Joyce (Schmitz) Klaas was born on March 4, 1950, in Lancaster, daughter of Leo and Sylvia (Broihahn) Schmitz. She married Ray Klaas on July 25, 1970 in Lancaster.

Joyce enjoyed the early evening drives with Ray to watch for deer in the local area.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Klaas of Lancaster; a sister, Joan (John) Ames of Lancaster; son-in-law, Cord Myers of Beetown; grandchildren, Jesse and Heather Myers; sisters-in-law, Mary (Bill) Wisneski of Mesa, AZ, and Kathleen (Donald) Lau of Cassville; brothers-in-law, Ken (Jane) Klaas of Lancaster, Bill (Cindy) Klaas of Lancaster, and John (Tammy) Klaas of Mineral Point; numerous nieces and nephews; and her two beloved cats, Heidi & Holly.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim; her parents, Leo and Sylvia Schmitz; sister-in-law, Dixie and Dennis Lau; and parents-in-law, Floyd and Lorraine Klaas.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013, at St. Clements Catholic Church, Lancaster, with Fr. John Sasse officiating. Burial followed in St. Clements Catholic Cemetery. Friends called on Sunday, December 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home, 142 W. Oak, Lancaster. There was a scripture service at 4:30 p.m., followed by a rosary. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a Joyce A. Klaas memorial fund has been established.

Mark Broihahn

M, d. before September 2005
Father*Edward A. Broihahn b. 4 Dec 1926, d. 3 Sep 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Mark Broihahn was the son of Edward A. Broihahn.
Deathbefore September 2005Mark Broihahn died before September 2005.

Virgil J. Riesselman

M, b. 16 March 1908, d. 31 July 1948
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 March 1908Virgil J. Riesselman was born on 16 March 1908.
Marriage1931He married Eleanor C. Lang in 1931.
Death31 July 1948Virgil J. Riesselman died on 31 July 1948 at age 40.

Child of Virgil J. Riesselman and Eleanor C. Lang

Eleanor C. Lang

F, b. 14 February 1912, d. 16 March 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1931As of 1931,her married name was Riesselman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1912Eleanor C. Lang was born on 14 February 1912.
Marriage1931She married Virgil J. Riesselman in 1931.
Death16 March 2001Eleanor C. Lang died on 16 March 2001 at age 89.

Child of Eleanor C. Lang and Virgil J. Riesselman