William Maahs

M, b. circa 1894
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Maahs married Hazel VanNatta, daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Caroline Long.
Birthcirca 1894William Maahs was born circa 1894 at Iowa.

Child of William Maahs and Hazel VanNatta

John Edward Reisen

M, b. 29 November 1894, d. 14 May 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Edward Reisen was also known as Eddie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1894John Edward Reisen was born on 29 November 1894 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage1957He married Katie Bernice VanNatta, daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Caroline Long, in 1957.
Death14 May 1991John Edward Reisen died on 14 May 1991 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 96.

Guerdon VanNatta

M, b. 5 December 1903, d. before 1910
Father*Philip Henry VanNatta b. 6 Oct 1866, d. 13 Mar 1949
Mother*Margaret Anna Berg b. 28 Feb 1884, d. 7 Nov 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1903Guerdon VanNatta was born on 5 December 1903 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Philip Henry VanNatta and Margaret Anna Berg.
Deathbefore 1910Guerdon VanNatta died before 1910.

Katherine Mary VanNatta

F, b. 16 July 1893, d. May 1971
Father*Philip Henry VanNatta b. 6 Oct 1866, d. 13 Mar 1949
Mother*Caroline Long b. 22 Aug 1872, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Mary VanNatta was also known as Catherine Mary.
Name VariationKatherine Mary VanNatta was also known as Katie.
Married NameHer married name was Krepfle.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatherine Mary VanNatta married Edward J. Krepfle.
Birth16 July 1893Katherine Mary VanNatta was born on 16 July 1893 at Wisconsin twin with Bernice.
She was the daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Caroline Long.
DeathMay 1971Katherine Mary VanNatta died in May 1971 at age 77.

Edward J. Krepfle

M, b. 8 December 1885, d. 8 July 1942
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdward J. Krepfle married Katherine Mary VanNatta, daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Caroline Long.
Birth8 December 1885Edward J. Krepfle was born on 8 December 1885.
Death8 July 1942He died on 8 July 1942 at age 56.

May VanNatta

F, b. 12 October 1909, d. 25 October 1909
Father*Philip Henry VanNatta b. 6 Oct 1866, d. 13 Mar 1949
Mother*Margaret Anna Berg b. 28 Feb 1884, d. 7 Nov 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1909May VanNatta was born on 12 October 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Philip Henry VanNatta and Margaret Anna Berg.
Death25 October 1909May VanNatta died on 25 October 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Eva Frazier

F, b. 3 October 1913, d. 4 October 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 November 1930As of 23 November 1930,her married name was VanNatta.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1913Eva Frazier was born on 3 October 1913 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage23 November 1930She married Joseph VanNatta, son of Philip Henry VanNatta and Margaret Anna Berg, on 23 November 1930.
Death4 October 2004Eva Frazier died on 4 October 2004 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Mildred Maahs

F, b. circa 1916
Father*William Maahs b. c 1894
Mother*Hazel VanNatta b. Sep 1897
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Mildred Maahs was born circa 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Maahs and Hazel VanNatta.

Christian William Heer Jr.

M, b. November 1893, d. 10 March 1982
Father*Christian Heer Sr. b. Oct 1853, d. a 1930
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian William Heer Jr. was also known as Chris Wm.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristian William Heer Jr. married Ella J. Russell.
BirthNovember 1893Christian William Heer Jr. was born in November 1893 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Christian Heer Sr. and unknown (?)
Death10 March 1982Christian William Heer Jr. died on 10 March 1982 at age 88.

Children of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell

Ella J. Russell

F, b. 1 April 1899, d. 29 September 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElla J. Russell married Christian William Heer Jr., son of Christian Heer Sr. and unknown (?).
Birth1 April 1899Ella J. Russell was born on 1 April 1899 at Wisconsin.
Death29 September 1980She died on 29 September 1980 at age 81.

Children of Ella J. Russell and Christian William Heer Jr.

David Alonzo Heer

M, b. 15 August 1919, d. 23 August 2001
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
David Alonzo Heer 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1919David Alonzo Heer was born on 15 August 1919 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Marriage11 June 1949David Alonzo Heer married Betty Mae Krebs on 11 June 1949.
Death23 August 2001David Alonzo Heer died on 23 August 2001 at Wisconsin at age 82 David Alonzo Heer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 26, 2001 - David Alonzo Heer obituary

James W. Heer

M, b. 25 July 1921, d. 26 March 2013
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJames W. Heer married Charlotte H. (?)
Birth25 July 1921James W. Heer was born on 25 July 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Death26 March 2013James W. Heer died on 26 March 2013 at Wisconsin at age 91.

Ralph L. Heer

M, b. 27 April 1923, d. 23 November 2010
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRalph L. Heer married Arlene (?)
Birth27 April 1923Ralph L. Heer was born on 27 April 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Death23 November 2010Ralph L. Heer died on 23 November 2010 at age 87.

Genevieve F. Heer

F, b. 24 March 1925, d. 5 October 2014
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 March 1946As of 30 March 1946,her married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1925Genevieve F. Heer was born on 24 March 1925 at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Marriage30 March 1946Genevieve F. Heer married Kenneth L. Olson on 30 March 1946.
Death5 October 2014Genevieve F. Heer died on 5 October 2014 at age 89 Genevieve F. Olson, 89, of Platteville died on Sunday, October 05, 2014 at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Genevieve F. Olson Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com
Genevieve was born on March 24, 1925 in Harrison Township, Grant County, the daughter of Christian and Ella (Russell) Heer. She was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Olson on March 30, 1946 at First English Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2007. Gen worked at Burgess Battery Factory before getting married. After getting married she worked with her husband, Ken, on their farm, and baby sat for neighbors. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church where she was a very active member. She for many years helped with funeral dinners, and she quilted and sewed with fellow members of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Myron) Feldman; Peggy (Tom) Selle; six grandchildren, Renee (Jason) Erschen, Justina (Brent) Granger, Kimberly and Rachael Selle, Michael and Ellen Feldman; ten great-grandchildren, Heather (Mitch), Emily, Isaac, Tanner, Brennan, Austin, Bailey, Carter, Riley, and Anniaka; two great-great-grandchildren, Izabella and McCoy; sisters, Marie Hahn, Marion Knutson, and Elizabeth (Doug) Davies; sisters-in-law, Charlotte, Betty and Arlene Heer; special extended family, Jim and Suzanne Weigel and family; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Nancy on August 8, 2011, brothers, David, John, Ralph and James; sister, Ruth Nodolph. The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey White, and the nurses at Southwest Health Center and all of Gen’s neighbors for all of their support, care and concern.

Child of Genevieve F. Heer and Kenneth L. Olson

Kenneth L. Olson

M, d. 7 August 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 March 1946Kenneth L. Olson married Genevieve F. Heer, daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell, on 30 March 1946.
Death7 August 2007Kenneth L. Olson died on 7 August 2007.

Child of Kenneth L. Olson and Genevieve F. Heer

Marion L. Heer

F, b. 6 June 1927, d. 2 March 2022
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarion L. Heer was also known as Marian.
Married Name4 April 1946As of 4 April 1946,her married name was Knutson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1927Marion L. Heer was born on 6 June 1927 at Wisconsin twin with Marie.
She was the daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Marriage4 April 1946Marion L. Heer married Robert L. Knutson on 4 April 1946.
Death2 March 2022Marion L. Heer died on 2 March 2022 at age 94 Marion L. Knutson, 94, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Friends may call from 4:00 PM until the time of the service on Friday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory.

Marion was born on June 6, 1927 in Harrison Twp., Grant county, daughter of Christian and Ella (Russell) Heer. She was united in marriage to Robert L. “Bob” Knutson on April 4, 1946 at the First Methodist Church, Platteville. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2004. Marion worked at the Burgess Battery Factory, Lens Craft/Fendall, LeMoines Shoes and then Governor Dodge Motel, Platteville for many years. She and Bob after retirement became very active at the Platteville Senior Center. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, gardening and playing golf.

She is survive by her four children, Doug (Bonnie) Knutson, Ron (Karen Forseth) Knutson, Debra (Dan) VanNatta and Susan (Alvin) Bellmer; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth (Doug) Davies; sister-in-law, Arlene Heer-Reilly and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her parents, brothers, David, John, Ralph, and James Heer, sisters, Ruth Nodolf, Genevieve Olson and twin sister, Marie Hahn, and aunt, Mary Heer.

Marie A. Heer

F, b. 6 June 1927
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hahn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie A. Heer married James Hahn.
Birth6 June 1927Marie A. Heer was born on 6 June 1927 at Wisconsin twin with Marion.
She was the daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.

Christian Heer Sr.

M, b. October 1853, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian Heer Sr. was also known as Chris.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristian Heer Sr. married unknown (?)
BirthOctober 1853Christian Heer Sr. was born in October 1853 at Illinois.
Deathafter 1930He died after 1930.

Children of Christian Heer Sr. and unknown (?)

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUnknown (?) married Christian Heer Sr.
Deathbefore 1900Unknown (?) died before 1900.

Children of unknown (?) and Christian Heer Sr.

Mary L. Heer

F, b. August 1890
Father*Christian Heer Sr. b. Oct 1853, d. a 1930
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1890Mary L. Heer was born in August 1890 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christian Heer Sr. and unknown (?)
UNMARRIED1930As of 1930, Mary L. Heer was never married.

James Hahn

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJames Hahn married Marie A. Heer, daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.

Robert L. Knutson

M, d. 28 November 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert L. Knutson was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 April 1946Robert L. Knutson married Marion L. Heer, daughter of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell, on 4 April 1946.
Death28 November 2004Robert L. Knutson died on 28 November 2004.

Betty Mae Krebs

F, b. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 June 1949As of 11 June 1949,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Betty Mae Krebs was born in 1928.
Marriage11 June 1949She married David Alonzo Heer, son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell, on 11 June 1949.

Charlotte H. (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharlotte H. (?) married James W. Heer, son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.

Arlene (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArlene (?) married Ralph L. Heer, son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.

Nancy Olson

F, d. 8 August 2011
Father*Kenneth L. Olson d. 7 Aug 2007
Mother*Genevieve F. Heer b. 24 Mar 1925, d. 5 Oct 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Nancy Olson was the daughter of Kenneth L. Olson and Genevieve F. Heer.
Death8 August 2011Nancy Olson died on 8 August 2011.

John Heer

M, d. 1987
Father*Christian William Heer Jr. b. Nov 1893, d. 10 Mar 1982
Mother*Ella J. Russell b. 1 Apr 1899, d. 29 Sep 1980
Life EventDateDescription
John Heer was the son of Christian William Heer Jr. and Ella J. Russell.
Death1987John Heer died in 1987.

Mary (?)

F, b. December 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1891As of 1891,her married name was Wackershauser.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1870Mary (?) was born in December 1870 at Illinois.
Marriage1891She married Frederic Wackershauser, son of Henry Wackershauser and Louisa Maring, in 1891.

Children of Mary (?) and Frederic Wackershauser

Katie Wackershauser

F, b. December 1892
Father*Frederic Wackershauser b. Oct 1859
Mother*Mary (?) b. Dec 1870
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1892Katie Wackershauser was born in December 1892 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?)

Henry Wackershauser Sr.

M, b. February 1893
Father*Frederic Wackershauser b. Oct 1859
Mother*Mary (?) b. Dec 1870
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Wackershauser Sr. married Lillian Eggers.
BirthFebruary 1893Henry Wackershauser Sr. was born in February 1893 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?)

Children of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers

Anna Wackershauser

F, b. September 1895
Father*Frederic Wackershauser b. Oct 1859
Mother*Mary (?) b. Dec 1870
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1895Anna Wackershauser was born in September 1895 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?)

Lena Wackershauser

F, b. August 1896
Father*Frederic Wackershauser b. Oct 1859
Mother*Mary (?) b. Dec 1870
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1896Lena Wackershauser was born in August 1896 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?)

Louisa F. Wackershauser

F, b. 9 March 1898
Father*Frederic Wackershauser b. Oct 1859
Mother*Mary (?) b. Dec 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1898Louisa F. Wackershauser was born on 9 March 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?)

Lillian Eggers

F, b. circa 1901
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wackershauser.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLillian Eggers married Henry Wackershauser Sr., son of Frederic Wackershauser and Mary (?).
Birthcirca 1901Lillian Eggers was born circa 1901 at Wisconsin.

Children of Lillian Eggers and Henry Wackershauser Sr.

Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr.

M, b. 18 November 1927, d. 25 May 2022
Father*Henry Wackershauser Sr. b. Feb 1893
Mother*Lillian Eggers b. c 1901
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Joseph Wackershauser Jr. was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Joseph Wackershauser Jr. married Beverly Lyght.
Birth18 November 1927Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr. was born on 18 November 1927 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
Marriage20 July 1991Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr. married Barbara Ann Mitchell on 20 July 1991.
Death25 May 2022Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr. died on 25 May 2022 at age 94.

Beverly Lyght

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Pross.
Married NameHer married name was Wackershauser.
Married NameHer married name was Pross-Wackershauser.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBeverly Lyght married Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr., son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
MarriageBeverly Lyght married Robert Pross.

Child of Beverly Lyght and Robert Pross

Robert Pross

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Pross married Beverly Lyght.

Child of Robert Pross and Beverly Lyght

Jack R. Pross

M, b. 3 January 1953, d. 16 March 2015
Father*Robert Pross
Mother*Beverly Lyght
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1953Jack R. Pross was born on 3 January 1953 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Robert Pross and Beverly Lyght.
Death16 March 2015Jack R. Pross died on 16 March 2015 at age 62 Jack R. Pross, 62, of Platteville, died on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, where there will be an Elk’s Lodge service at 6:00 p.m., or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made to the Jack R. Pross Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Jack was born on January 3, 1953 in Platteville, WI the son of Robert Pross and Beverly (Lyght) Pross-Wackershauser. He was united in marriage to Gale Pratt on April 28, 1990 in Cuba City, WI. Jack worked for Dick’s / Piggly Wiggly in Platteville for 46 years. He enjoyed watching Platteville High School sporting events, and attending and watching Wisconsin Badger football and basketball games. He also loved buying and selling cars, and driving cars from auctions for car dealerships. Jack also enjoyed Saturday shopping trips with his two sisters, Julie and Jennifer. He is survived by his wife, Gale; son, Jeremy Pross; three siblings, Julie (Brian) Crubaugh; Jeff (Sarah) Pross; Jennifer Pross; step-dad, Henry “Joe” (Barb) Wackershauser; mother-in-law, Grace Pratt; sisters-in-law, Lisa (Jon) Kooiman; Kelly Pratt; three step siblings; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Dennis Pratt; and very special uncle, Frank Pross.