Barbara Ann Mitchell

F, b. 1 October 1932, d. 7 December 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 November 1951As of 3 November 1951,her married name was Stewart.
Married Name20 July 1991As of 20 July 1991,her married name was Wackershauser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 October 1932Barbara Ann Mitchell was born on 1 October 1932.
Marriage3 November 1951She married William Stewart on 3 November 1951.
Marriage20 July 1991Barbara Ann Mitchell married Henry Joseph Wackershauser Jr., son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers, on 20 July 1991.
Death7 December 2021Barbara Ann Mitchell died on 7 December 2021 at age 89.

(?) Pratt

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Amanda M. Gullickson

F, b. circa 1904
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 June 1933As of 7 June 1933,her married name was Riechers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Amanda M. Gullickson was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
Marriage7 June 1933She married Frank Dietrich Riechers, son of Justus H. Riechers and Wilhelmine Sophia Dorothea Margarethe Engelke, on 7 June 1933 at Nashua, Iowa.

Child of Amanda M. Gullickson and Frank Dietrich Riechers

Neal J. Riechers

M, b. 13 March 1934, d. 24 February 2010
Father*Frank Dietrich Riechers b. Jan 1895, d. 20 Apr 1970
Mother*Amanda M. Gullickson b. c 1904
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 March 1934Neal J. Riechers was born on 13 March 1934 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Dietrich Riechers and Amanda M. Gullickson.
Death24 February 2010Neal J. Riechers died on 24 February 2010 at age 75 Neal J. Riechers, 75, of Belmont, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. Rev. Connie Matye will be officiating. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery, Belmont. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church, where there will be an Elk’s Lodge Service at 8:00 p.m., friends may also call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Neal J. Riechers Memorial Fund. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Neal was born on March 13, 1934 in Belmont, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Amanda (Gullickson) Riechers. He was united in marriage to Dell Handschke on June 20, 1975 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He graduated from Belmont High School and attended UW-Platteville, where he received his degree in Agricultural Business. Neal owned and operated Southwest Supply, Platteville, for almost 30 years retiring in 1998. After his retirement he worked part-time for Truck Country, Shullsburg, for a few years. He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont, Elk’s Lodge, Platteville, Jaycees, and the Belmont Sportsman Club. He was an avid Packer, Badger, Brewer and Buck’s fan. Neal truly loved to spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Dell of Belmont; two children, Dean (Nikki) Rick of Eagle Grove, IA; Dawn (Michael) Rucker of Janesville, WI; four grandchildren, Douglas (Jody) Rucker of Belmont; Amber (Joshua) Kammeraad of Milton, WI; Stephanie (Derek) Gaster of Burlington, IA; Stephen (Amber) Rick of Madelia, MN; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (Harvey) Frontz of Belmont; Norma (Norman) Vondra of Burlington, WI; Paul Riechers of Belmont; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harrison James Sheldon

M, b. 22 June 1892, d. 21 January 1939
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarrison James Sheldon married Clara Anna Riesen.
Birth22 June 1892Harrison James Sheldon was born on 22 June 1892 at Minnesota.
Death21 January 1939He died on 21 January 1939 at age 46.

Children of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen

Clara Anna Riesen

F, b. 9 June 1897, d. 6 August 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sheldon.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Anna Riesen married Harrison James Sheldon.
Birth9 June 1897Clara Anna Riesen was born on 9 June 1897.
Death6 August 1977She died on 6 August 1977 at age 80.

Children of Clara Anna Riesen and Harrison James Sheldon

Donald Sheldon

M, b. 1921, d. 2003
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1921Donald Sheldon was born in 1921.
He was the son of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Death2003Donald Sheldon died in 2003.

Ruth J. Sheldon

F, b. 30 August 1934, d. 17 January 2024
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 June 1956As of 21 June 1956,her married name was Dull.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1934Ruth J. Sheldon was born on 30 August 1934.
She was the daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Marriage21 June 1956Ruth J. Sheldon married William Dull on 21 June 1956.
Death17 January 2024Ruth J. Sheldon died on 17 January 2024 at age 89 Ruth J. Dull, 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.

Ruth was born on August 30, 1934 in Platteville, Wisconsin, daughter of Harrison James and Clara Anna (Reisen) Sheldon. She was united in marriage to William P. “Bill” Dull on June 21, 1956. She graduated from Platteville High School. For many years she worked at UW-Platteville in the commons as a cook until she retired. Ruth was a humble lady who kept to herself and enjoyed her time at home with her kids and grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Pam (Gary Stanton) Shotliff and Mary (Jim) Buskee; sons, Steve (Ronda Penewell) Dull and Robert (Laura) Dull; son-in-law, Bill Reuter; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Dull, daughter, Sharon Reuter, her parents, sisters, Ethleen Sheldon and Dorothy Schambow and brothers, Donald, Harry, Anson and Kenneth Sheldon.

William Dull

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage21 June 1956William Dull married Ruth J. Sheldon, daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen, on 21 June 1956.

Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon

F, b. 27 April 1927, d. 13 December 2021
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Busch-Schambow.
Married NameHer married name was Schambow.
Married Name30 April 1946As of 30 April 1946,her married name was Busch.
Married Name30 April 1946As of 30 April 1946,her married name was Buch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Ann Marie Sheldon married (?) Schambow.
Birth27 April 1927Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon was born on 27 April 1927.
She was the daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Marriage30 April 1946Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon married Melvin John Buch on 30 April 1946.
Death13 December 2021Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon died on 13 December 2021 at age 94.

Melvin John Buch

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMelvin John Buch was also known as Busch.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 April 1946Melvin John Buch married Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon, daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen, on 30 April 1946.

(?) Schambow

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Schambow married Dorothy Ann Marie Sheldon, daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.

Harrison Sheldon

M, d. 1953
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarrison Sheldon was also known as Harry J.
Life EventDateDescription
Harrison Sheldon was the son of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Death1953Harrison Sheldon died in 1953.

Kenneth A. Sheldon

M, b. 1929, d. 2013
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1929Kenneth A. Sheldon was born in 1929.
He was the son of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Death2013Kenneth A. Sheldon died in 2013.

Ethleen Sheldon

F, b. 1924, d. 2008
Father*Harrison James Sheldon b. 22 Jun 1892, d. 21 Jan 1939
Mother*Clara Anna Riesen b. 9 Jun 1897, d. 6 Aug 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1924Ethleen Sheldon was born in 1924.
She was the daughter of Harrison James Sheldon and Clara Anna Riesen.
Death2008Ethleen Sheldon died in 2008.

Vera Idella Wolferman

F, b. 12 September 1918, d. 5 February 2003
Father*Chauncey Wolferman b. 3 Mar 1894, d. 12 Aug 1970
Mother*Mabel S. Peterson b. 1893, d. 1978
Charts
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 April 1939As of 23 April 1939,her married name was Haney.
Married Name30 September 1951As of 30 September 1951,her married name was Piddington.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1918Vera Idella Wolferman was born on 12 September 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Chauncey Wolferman and Mabel S. Peterson.
Marriage23 April 1939Vera Idella Wolferman married J. Clyde Haney on 23 April 1939.
Marriage30 September 1951Vera Idella Wolferman married Percy Allen Piddington, son of Virgil Piddington and Mary Isabelle Thomas, on 30 September 1951.
Death5 February 2003Vera Idella Wolferman died on 5 February 2003 at age 84 Vera (Wolferman) Haney Piddington, age 84, of Whitewater, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. She was born on Sept. 12, 1918, in Madison, Wis., to Chauncey and Mabel (Peterson) Wolferman. Vera was raised in Madison and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she majored in music and also graduated from the business college.

She was employed as an accountant at Gisholt Machine Company of Madison and in medical records at Madison General (Meriter Park) Hospital. Vera studied music at the University of Wisconsin, played violin in the UW Symphony Orchestra, the Madison Symphony Orchestra, and the Madison String Sinfonia. She directed church choirs at Madison, Janesville, Ellsworth, and Whitewater for many years. She received a certificate of merit from the University of Wisconsin School of Creative Arts.

Vera's first husband, J. Clyde Haney, was in advertising for the Fox Studio Corporation of New York City. He was killed in action as a paratrooper in World War II in March 1945 and is buried at the United States Military Cemetery in Margraten, Holland. Vera was remarried to P.A. Piddington in St. Paul, Minn., in September 1951. He was district administrator of the Whitewater Public Schools and later academic standards counselor and assistant registrar at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He preceded her in death in July 1981.

Vera was an active member of the Wisconsin Genealogical Society, served on the board of directors of the Fort Winnebago Surgeons' Quarters Museum at Portage, held numerous offices with the state and local DAR, was past president of the Wisconsin State Officers' Club, and belonged to Vestlandslag and Sognefjordlag. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Whitewater, where she served as choir director for 11 years and also on the church council.

Vera is survived by a son, Professor Richard C. Haney of Whitewater; two stepsons, Bruce Piddington of Madison, and Scott Piddington of Durham, N.C; six step-grandchildren; and cousins, Carolyn Royster of Kansas City, John Peterson of Cross Plains, and Doris Erby of Rock Falls, Ill.

Funeral services will be held at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Whitewater, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Black Earth.

Bruce Allen Piddington

M, b. 21 April 1939, d. 31 January 2022
Father*Percy Allen Piddington b. 9 Nov 1911, d. 23 Jul 1981
Mother*Margaret Ellen Gundlach b. 17 Jun 1915, d. 8 Nov 1947
Charts
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart
Bruce Allen Piddington 1975 teacher at East High School, Madison, Dane, WI
Bruce Allen Piddington 1967 teacher at Janesville High School, Janesville, Rock, WI
Bruce Allen Piddington 1987 teacher at East High School, Madison, Dane, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBruce Allen Piddington was also known as Bruce Allan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 April 1939Bruce Allen Piddington was born on 21 April 1939.
He was the son of Percy Allen Piddington and Margaret Ellen Gundlach.
Marriage11 June 1961Bruce Allen Piddington married Janet Ruth Lloyd on 11 June 1961 Janet Ruth Lloyd and Bruce A Piddington engagement announcement.
Janesville Daily Gazette (Janesville, Wisconsin) 01 May 1961 - Janet Ruth Lloyd and Bruce A Piddington engagement announcement
Death31 January 2022Bruce Allen Piddington died on 31 January 2022 at age 82 Bruce Piddington, age 82, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2022. He was born on April 21, 1939, son of Margaret Gundlach and Percy Piddington.

After high school in late 1959, Bruce attended UW Whitewater, where he met the love of his life, Janet Piddington and they were married June 11, 1961. In her own words, from a sweet letter she wrote to him on his 59th birthday, "my first memory of you was with your James Dean haircut and navy turtleneck. It caught my attention and I knew you were the one. You are my love, my partner and my strength."

Bruce went on to become a teacher and taught for more than 30 years in the Madison Metropolitan School District. He was recognized with dozens of awards including, the Outstanding Service Award, Golden Apple Award, Distinguished Teacher of Teachers Award and a Roland and Ruth Rockwell Award.

Bruce was one of those people who made friends everywhere he went. If you ran into Bruce at a coffee shop, you would have thought you were at a reunion. So many of his old students would always be there, sharing stories of their old teacher. Those relationships turned into friendships, for which he was so proud.

He was also a food lover. He could be spotted all around town checking out different restaurants and adding his own flavors. For those of you who didn't know, Bruce loved his hot sauce so much that he would bring it with him wherever he went.

Bruce loved his family. So many great memories of going fishing and arrow-head hunting (he was always so good at that!) or picking raspberries in the garden and then coming inside to hear the latest brain teaser he had been waiting to share. He always took in every moment and savored them all. He was deeply proud of his entire family.

Bruce is survived by his brother, Richard Haney; son, Mark Piddington; daughter, Lisa (Kenneth) Bent; seven granddaughters, Ashley (Nick) Ring, Sarah Jimieson, Brianna (Alex) Parker, Brittany Piddington, Kianna Bent, Leah Piddington and Chelsea Piddington; grandsons, Tyler Piddington and Lance Piddington; great-grandchildren, Maddie Ring and Matthew Ring; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet Piddington (Lloyd); brother, Scott Piddington; and his son, Michael [1968-2009].

Burial with military honors will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care.
DateLocationDescription
1957Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, WisconsinBruce Allen Piddington graduated in 1957 at Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin, senior class treasurer.
Bruce Allen Piddington 1957 senior portrait Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, WI

Child of Bruce Allen Piddington and Janet Ruth Lloyd

Scott Jon Piddington

M, b. 15 February 1942, d. 23 January 2022
Father*Percy Allen Piddington b. 9 Nov 1911, d. 23 Jul 1981
Mother*Margaret Ellen Gundlach b. 17 Jun 1915, d. 8 Nov 1947
Charts
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart
Scott Piddington 1960 senior portrait photo Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationScott Jon Piddington was also known as Scott John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1942Scott Jon Piddington was born on 15 February 1942.
He was the son of Percy Allen Piddington and Margaret Ellen Gundlach.
Death23 January 2022Scott Jon Piddington died on 23 January 2022 at age 79 Scott Jon Piddington, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Durham, NC at the age of 79. Scott was born February 15, 1942, to Percy and Margaret Piddington (Gundlach) in Viroqua, WI. After college and three years in the Marine Corps, he moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Piddington (Valetti). They were married on August 11, 1972 and welcomed three daughters beginning in 1974; Andrea Ellen Piddington, Amie Marie Piddington and Marci Piddington Hansen.

Scott was the original "girl dad" and taught his daughters the value of hard work, curiosity and independence. His favorite response to their questions about almost anything was often, "Go look it up." Scott and Jennifer moved to her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA in 1973, where Scott very quickly became a lifelong Steelers fan and spent most Sunday afternoons watching football games with his family, all yelling at the TV.

In 1989, Scott and his family moved to Durham, NC for a new job, beginning a new adventure as a family. He retired from his lifelong sales and service career in the engineering industry in 2013 at the age of 70. The birth of his first granddaughter, Julia, in 2010 was one of the happiest moments of his life, followed by Lyla in 2013, who much to his delight, shared his love of newspaper comics; he loved being Papa to Julia and Lyla. Scott was an animal lover and greatly adored his dogs and granddogs as well.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Gundlach Piddington, father, Percy Allen Piddington and stepmother Vera Haney Piddington.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Piddington (Valetti), his daughters, Andrea Ellen Piddington, Amie Marie Piddington and Marci Piddington Hansen (Corey Hansen) and his granddaughters, Julia Jane Hansen and Lyla Drew Hansen, brother Bruce Piddington, brother Richard Haney and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Final resting place St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery
Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.
DateLocationDescription
1960Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, WisconsinScott Jon Piddington graduated in 1960 at Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin.
Scott Piddington 1960 senior portrait Whitewater High School, Whitewater, Walworth, WI

Florence C. Tindell

F, b. 4 August 1933, d. 24 June 2017
Father*James LaVerne Tindell b. Mar 1902, d. 7 Oct 1978
Mother*Leona Louise Speth b. 27 Mar 1906, d. 24 Nov 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 July 1952As of 15 July 1952,her married name was Udelhofen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 August 1933Florence C. Tindell was born on 4 August 1933.
She was the daughter of James LaVerne Tindell and Leona Louise Speth.
Marriage15 July 1952Florence C. Tindell married Robert C. Udelhofen, son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds, on 15 July 1952.
Death24 June 2017Florence C. Tindell died on 24 June 2017 at Platteville, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83 Florence C. Udelhofen, 83, of Platteville, joined her family of angels on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Father Faustino Ruiz will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Florence C. Udelhofen Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Florence was born on August 4, 1933, the daughter of James and Leona (Speth) Tindell. Florence lived in Platteville growing up and then was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Udelhofen on July 15, 1952. Together they had three sons. During this time, Florence raised her kids and worked at the Hearthside-Gentleman’s Quarters and the Pool Hall. Florence and Bob also ran the Platteville Golf and Country Club together. Their youngest son joined the Navy so they then moved to Arizona to be closer to him. While in Arizona, she worked as a cashier at Yellow Front. After several years, there they decided to move to Newton Iowa to be closer to their second son and his new family. In Newton, Florence worked at Newton Manufacturing with her daughter-in-law, for seven years. Finally, she and Bob decided that they needed to move back home to the town they grew up in, so back to Platteville to live out the rest of their time. Florence worked a few jobs and ended up finally retiring from the Dollar Store on Main St.

Florence loved spending time with her siblings, fishing, golfing, and spending as much time as she could with her family. She also loved the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. She enjoyed a trip she took to Florida with two of her grandsons; she said it was the best vacation of her life. The family also took a vacation to Colorado to go fishing and she would always talk about how she out-fished her three sons. Florence was very active with the Platteville Country Club; where in her younger days, she was the Women’s Club Champion and also held a lot of course records. Her greatest joys in life, though, were her grandkids and great-grandkids. She loved to talk about them and her face lit up whenever she spoke of them or got to see them; she was so proud of each one of them.

Florence is survived by two sons, Steve Udelhofen, and Rob (Ann) Udelhofen, both of Platteville; Steve’s children, Justin (Lindsay) Udelhofen and their children, Austin, Dylan, Destiny, and Bentley, of Roxsburg, WI; Steven (Emily) Udelhofen and their son, Steven James, of Sauk City, WI; Shannon (Kassidy) Udelhofen and their children, Landon, Aurora, and Kastiel, of Hazel Green; Rob’s children, Jesse Udelhofen and his children, Sophia and Sawyer of Platteville; Joshua Udelhofen of Florida; and Jamie Udelhofen of Platteville. She is also survived by grandson, Elliot (Ashley) Holzworth and their children, Finley, Aven, and Lincoln of Madison; two sisters, Alice (George) Williams and Patricia (Dick) McWilliams; brother, James (Sandra) Tindell; and many brothers and sisters-in-law and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert “Bob”; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Tina; and sister, Joanne.

Children of Florence C. Tindell and Robert C. Udelhofen

Steven M. Udelhofen

M, b. 16 July 1959, d. 20 January 2020
Father*Robert C. Udelhofen b. 5 May 1932, d. 4 Dec 2014
Mother*Florence C. Tindell b. 4 Aug 1933, d. 24 Jun 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSteven M. Udelhofen was also known as Steve.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1959Steven M. Udelhofen was born on 16 July 1959.
He was the son of Robert C. Udelhofen and Florence C. Tindell.
Marriage19 June 1981Steven M. Udelhofen married Tina Gerlach on 19 June 1981.
Death20 January 2020Steven M. Udelhofen died on 20 January 2020 at age 60 Steven M. Udelhofen, 60, of Platteville, Wisconsin, went to be with his family of Angels on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He fought long and hard for the past two and a half years and said it was time to go fly above with those Angels. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. There will be a Celebration of Steve’s Life held at Pioneer Lanes, Platteville, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. following the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Steven M. Udelhofen Memorial Fund.

Steve was born on July 16, 1959, the son of Robert “Bob” and Florence (Tindell) Udelhofen. Steve grew up in Platteville with his parents and two brothers. They all loved to golf, hunt, fish, bowl, and play ball. Steve played basketball, golf, and baseball during his school years and graduated from Platteville High School in 1977. Steve met the love of his life, Tina Gerlach, and they were married on June 19, 1981. They started their family in Platteville then moved to Newton, Iowa, to finish their family and make it their home. They loved watching their kids in all of their sporting events. Steve ran the Elk’s Lodge for a couple years and went on to run a convenience store called, Juice and Junk. From there, their careers took them to Sauk City, WI, where Steve ran Star Flooring. After Tina passed away in 2010 and the boys had all graduated high school, Steve decided to move back to Platteville to be closer to family. While back in Platteville, he worked for Nordstroms in Dubuque, helped at K & K Flooring in Platteville, and ran the food and bar at the Platteville Country Club with his sister-in-law, Ann.

Steve is survived by his three sons, Justin, and his children, Austin, Dylan, Destiney, and Bentley; Steven (Emily) and their children, Steven James “SJ” and Violet; and Shannon (Kassidy) and their children, Landon, Aurora, Kastiel, and Temperance; brother, Rob (Ann) Udelhofen and their children, Jesse, Joshua, and Jamie. He was preceded in death by parents, Bob and Florence; his wife, Tina; and brother, Michael.