Mike Udelhofen

M, d. before December 2014
Father*Robert C. Udelhofen b. 5 May 1932, d. 4 Dec 2014
Mother*Florence C. Tindell b. 4 Aug 1933, d. 24 Jun 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Mike Udelhofen was the son of Robert C. Udelhofen and Florence C. Tindell.
Deathbefore December 2014Mike Udelhofen died before December 2014.

Maynard W. Nelson

M, b. 15 March 1923, d. 6 December 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1923Maynard W. Nelson was born on 15 March 1923.
Marriage30 June 1946He married Elva Weigel, daughter of D. William Weigel and Fannie Edge, on 30 June 1946.
Death6 December 2011Maynard W. Nelson died on 6 December 2011 at age 88 Maynard W. Nelson, age 88, of Richland Center, died on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg.

Maynard was born on March 15, 1923, in Lancaster, the son of Ben and Edna (Andrews) Nelson. He was united in marriage to Elva Weigel on June 30, 1946, in Platteville. She preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 2000. Maynard graduated from UW-Platteville with his B.S. in Agriculture, he furthered his education and earned his M.S. in Agriculture from UW-Madison. Maynard was an Agriculture Extension Agent for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for many years throughout the state. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Richland Center.

He is survived by his daughter, Madge (Leon) Neuheisel of Platteville; two granddaughters, Sherrie (Darrin) King of Lakeville, Minn., and Dana (Michael) Coy of Victoria, Minn; a great-granddaughter, Makenzie Coy; a brother, Russell (Lois) Nelson of Dodgeville; and special friend, Bernice Trochim of Richland Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother, Paul.

By Maynard’s personal request there will be no formal services. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.

Elva Weigel

F, b. 8 March 1926, d. 4 September 2000
Father*D. William Weigel b. 4 Apr 1900, d. Feb 1979
Mother*Fannie Edge b. 4 Jun 1899, d. 2 Jan 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 June 1946As of 30 June 1946,her married name was Nelson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1926Elva Weigel was born on 8 March 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of D. William Weigel and Fannie Edge.
Marriage30 June 1946Elva Weigel married Maynard W. Nelson on 30 June 1946.
Death4 September 2000Elva Weigel died on 4 September 2000 at age 74.

D. William Weigel

M, b. 4 April 1900, d. February 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationD. William Weigel was also known as David William.
Name VariationD. William Weigel was also known as William.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 April 1900D. William Weigel was born on 4 April 1900 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1921He married Fannie Edge circa 1921.
DeathFebruary 1979D. William Weigel died in February 1979 at age 78.

Children of D. William Weigel and Fannie Edge

Fannie Edge

F, b. 4 June 1899, d. 2 January 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFannie Edge was also known as Fanny.
Married Namecirca 1921As of circa 1921,her married name was Weigel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1899Fannie Edge was born on 4 June 1899 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1921She married D. William Weigel circa 1921.
Death2 January 1992Fannie Edge died on 2 January 1992 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Children of Fannie Edge and D. William Weigel

Melvin F. Weigel

M, b. 11 July 1931, d. 5 November 2014
Father*D. William Weigel b. 4 Apr 1900, d. Feb 1979
Mother*Fannie Edge b. 4 Jun 1899, d. 2 Jan 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1931Melvin F. Weigel was born on 11 July 1931 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of D. William Weigel and Fannie Edge.
Marriage25 December 1952Melvin F. Weigel married Virginia L. Wagner, daughter of George Wagner and Dorothy Wingate, on 25 December 1952.
Death5 November 2014Melvin F. Weigel died on 5 November 2014 at age 83 Melvin F. Weigel, 83, of Platteville died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his home in Platteville. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of Peace, Platteville. Rev. Jeff Pedersen will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Melvin F. Weigel Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com
Melvin was born on July 11, 1931 in Ellenboro Township, Grant County the son of D. William and Fannie (Edge) Weigel. He was united in marriage to Virginia Wagner on December 25, 1952 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mel graduated from Platteville High School and attended UW-Platteville for three years before being drafted into the United States Army. While in college he played football at UW-Platteville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was a field radio instructor. He was a Corporal and earned the Korean Service Medal upon his honorable discharge in 1954. He served eight years in the National Guard. Mel farmed for many years outside Platteville until moving to town when he retired. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peace where he served on the church council and also the House of Peace board. He was a member of FFA. Mel was an avid sports fan following the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and UW-Platteville Pioneers. He and his wife Virginia especially enjoyed following their children and grandchildren in all of their school activities over the years. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; two children, Stan (Sue) Weigel of Boscobel, WI; Diana (Mel) Flogel of Platteville; four grandchildren, Matthew (Maria) Flogel, Hans Weigel, Sarah (Kyle) Schroeder, and Eric Weigel; five great-grandchildren, Calli, Lane, Natalie and Lindsey Schroeder and Gabriel Flogel; niece Madge (Leon) Neuheisel; brother-in-law, Jerry (Betha) Wagner and sister-in-law, Kathy (Ron) Marty. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Karl Jay Weigel, great-granddaughter, Sophia Flogel, sister, Elva Nelson and brother-in-law, Maynard Nelson.

Child of Melvin F. Weigel and Virginia L. Wagner

Virginia L. Wagner

F, b. 14 August 1933, d. 18 February 2016
Father*George Wagner
Mother*Dorothy Wingate
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 December 1952As of 25 December 1952,her married name was Weigel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1933Virginia L. Wagner was born on 14 August 1933.
She was the daughter of George Wagner and Dorothy Wingate.
Marriage25 December 1952Virginia L. Wagner married Melvin F. Weigel, son of D. William Weigel and Fannie Edge, on 25 December 1952.
Death18 February 2016Virginia L. Wagner died on 18 February 2016 at age 82 Virginia L. Weigel, 82, of Platteville died on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Orchard Manor, Lancaster. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Jeff Pedersen will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24th at the Melby Funeral Home or after 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Virginia was born on August 14, 1933 in Tilden, Nebraska, daughter of George and Dorothy (Wingate) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Melvin Weigel on Christmas, December 25, 1952 in Aiken, South Carolina. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2014. She graduated from Platteville High School and attended Platteville Teachers College. She and Mel farmed for many years in Ellenboro Twp., Lima Twp., and Platteville Twp., before retiring in 1993 and moving to Platteville. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peace, Platteville. She enjoyed drawing, doing delicate sewing and traveling. She and Mel were avid supporters of Platteville High School and UW-Platteville athletics and could be seen at many of their games.
Virginia is survived by her two children, Stan (Sue) Weigel of Boscobel, WI; Diana (Mel) Flogel of Platteville; four grandchildren, Matthew (Maria) Flogel, Hans Weigel, Sarah (Kyle) Schroeder, and Eric Weigel; six great-grandchildren, Calli, Lane, Natalie and Lindsey Schroeder, Gabriel and Angelina Flogel; sister, Kathy (Ron) Marty of Platteville; brother, Jerry (Betha) Wagner of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son, Karl J. in infancy, and great-granddaughter, Sofia Flogel.

Child of Virginia L. Wagner and Melvin F. Weigel

Karl Jay Weigel

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Father*Melvin F. Weigel b. 11 Jul 1931, d. 5 Nov 2014
Mother*Virginia L. Wagner b. 14 Aug 1933, d. 18 Feb 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Karl Jay Weigel was the son of Melvin F. Weigel and Virginia L. Wagner.
DeathKarl Jay Weigel died at died in infancy.

Joseph A. Wunderlin

M, b. 16 April 1896, d. 23 December 1987
Father*Ignatius Wunderlin b. 28 Oct 1848, d. 16 Sep 1898
Mother*Catherine Fure b. 20 Jan 1856, d. 4 Nov 1926
Joe Wunderlin 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation29 December 1920As of 29 December 1920, Joseph A. Wunderlin was also known as Joe A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1896Joseph A. Wunderlin was born on 16 April 1896 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ignatius Wunderlin and Catherine Fure.
Marriage29 December 1920Joseph A. Wunderlin married Laura Linden, daughter of (?) Linden, on 29 December 1920 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death23 December 1987Joseph A. Wunderlin died on 23 December 1987 at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Harrison, Grant, WisconsinJoseph A. Wunderlin was listed as a son in Catherine Fure's household on the 1910 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
27 December 1970Platteville, Grant, WisconsinOn 27 December 1970 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joe and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin 50th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 22, 1970 - Joe and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin 50th wedding anniversary

Children of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1710; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375723.

Laura Linden

F, b. 1898, d. 1976
Father*(?) Linden
Laura (Linden) Wunderlin 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wunderlin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1898Laura Linden was born in 1898 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Linden.
Marriage29 December 1920Laura Linden married Joseph A. Wunderlin, son of Ignatius Wunderlin and Catherine Fure, on 29 December 1920 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1976Laura Linden died in 1976.
DateLocationDescription
27 December 1970Platteville, Grant, WisconsinOn 27 December 1970 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joe and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin 50th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 22, 1970 - Joe and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin 50th wedding anniversary

Children of Laura Linden and Joseph A. Wunderlin

Cletus J. Wunderlin

M, b. 17 December 1921, d. 10 November 2014
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 December 1921Cletus J. Wunderlin was born on 17 December 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Marriage22 June 1948Cletus J. Wunderlin married Lucille Rieser on 22 June 1948.
Death10 November 2014Cletus J. Wunderlin died on 10 November 2014 at age 92 Cletus J. Wunderlin, 92, of Platteville, died on November 10, 2014 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Rev. Faustino Ruiz will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 3:45 p.m. or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. Memorial may be made to the Cletus J. Wunderlin Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Cletus was born on December 17, 1921, to the late Joe and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin, at their home in Platteville. He went to Maple Glen School, a one room school house, located on his family’s’ property, then graduated from Platteville High School. He was raised and helped on his family farm in rural Platteville and also took a farm short course at the Platteville State Teachers College (UW-Platteville). He was drafted into the Army and served as a medic in WWII from 1942-1945.

He married the late Lucille Rieser on June 22, 1948; they had seven children and farmed until 1971; at which time he began a career as a carpenter. He dreamed of building his own house and, in his spare time, his dream was realized in 1979.

He was a devout catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he achieved the level of 4th Degree Knight. As a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he donated his time and skills in building projects for the Church Missions and for Habitat for Humanity. He and Lucille loved to travel, play cards, and go to the Elmo Supper Club and dance. Cletus was a member of a bowling league for several years. Above all he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a great sense of humor and his own brothers and sisters remember him as being quite the prankster.

Cletus is survived by his children; Linda (Dan) Hardyman, Larry (Pamela) Wunderlin, Susan (Mark) Droessler, Judy (Dan) VanNatta, Dan Wunderlin, and Cheryl (Duane) Huehne; five brothers and sisters; Kathleen Schulte, Doris Kitto, Stanley (Carol) Wunderlin, Mark (Marlene) Wunderlin, and Wayne (Kris) Wunderlin; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille; daughter, Lori Ann Hardy; brothers, Donald Wunderlin, David Wunderlin, Ray Wunderlin, and Lawrence Wunderlin; infant great-grandson Mason Hardy; and son-in-law, Dennis Sheldon.

Child of Cletus J. Wunderlin and Lucille Rieser

Lucille Rieser

F, d. before November 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 June 1948As of 22 June 1948,her married name was Wunderlin.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 June 1948Lucille Rieser married Cletus J. Wunderlin, son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden, on 22 June 1948.
Deathbefore November 2014Lucille Rieser died before November 2014.

Child of Lucille Rieser and Cletus J. Wunderlin

Kathleen Wunderlin

F, b. circa 1923, d. before 2020
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Mrs Joseph Schulte (Kathleen Wunderlin) 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1946As of June 1946,her married name was Schulte.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1923Kathleen Wunderlin was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
MarriageJune 1946Kathleen Wunderlin married Joseph Schulte in June 1946 Kathleen Wunderlin and Joseph Schulte marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 30, 1946 - Kathleen Wunderlin and Joseph Schulte marriage announcement
Deathbefore 2020Kathleen Wunderlin died before 2020.

Joseph Schulte

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Schulte was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJune 1946Joseph Schulte married Kathleen Wunderlin, daughter of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden, in June 1946 Kathleen Wunderlin and Joseph Schulte marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 30, 1946 - Kathleen Wunderlin and Joseph Schulte marriage announcement

Doris S. Wunderlin

F, b. 1 November 1926, d. 5 November 2019
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Doris (Wunderlin) Lefler Kitto
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 September 1947As of 15 September 1947,her married name was Lefler.
Married Name14 September 1972As of 14 September 1972,her married name was Kitto.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1926Doris S. Wunderlin was born on 1 November 1926 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Marriage15 September 1947Doris S. Wunderlin married Dale Lefler on 15 September 1947.
Marriage14 September 1972Doris S. Wunderlin married Don Kitto on 14 September 1972.
Death5 November 2019Doris S. Wunderlin died on 5 November 2019 at age 93 Doris S. Kitto, 93, of Platteville died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to First English Lutheran Church, Platteville.

Doris was born on November 1, 1926 in Grant County, daughter of Joseph and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Dale Lefler on September 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Don Kitto on September 14, 1972 and he preceded her in 1997. Doris worked as a receptionist at the Cunningham Hospital for Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Schuldt and Dr. Doeringsfeld. Later she worked for Dr. Carl and Dr. Harry Andrew and Dr. James L. Moffett. She worked as a secretary for State Farm Insurance, the Platteville Hospital and Drs. Park Clinic over the years. Doris was a member of First English Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her friends and card club for over 30 years. She was a Chicago Bears fan and always enjoyed practical jokes.

She is survived by her children, Sandy (Mark) Osterhaus, Gary (Jane) Lefler, Jack Kitto and Marci and Jody Bender; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mark and Wayne (Kris) Wunderlin; sister-in-law, Carol R. Wunderlin and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, daughter, Sharon Livingston, son, Dick Kitto, her parents, grandson, Steve Bockhop, sister, Kathleen Schulte, brothers, Lawrence, Ray, David, Donald, Cletus and Stan.

Don Kitto

M, d. 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage14 September 1972Don Kitto married Doris S. Wunderlin, daughter of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden, on 14 September 1972.
Death1997Don Kitto died in 1997.

Stanley Wunderlin

M, b. 1932, d. 2018
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1932Stanley Wunderlin was born in 1932 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Death2018Stanley Wunderlin died in 2018.

Lori Ann Wunderlin

F, b. 17 June 1962, d. 21 July 2009
Father*Cletus J. Wunderlin b. 17 Dec 1921, d. 10 Nov 2014
Mother*Lucille Rieser d. b Nov 2014
Lori Wunderlin 1981 senior portrait Platteville High School, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 May 1984As of 12 May 1984,her married name was Hardy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1962Lori Ann Wunderlin was born on 17 June 1962.
She was the daughter of Cletus J. Wunderlin and Lucille Rieser.
Death21 July 2009Lori Ann Wunderlin died on 21 July 2009 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 47.

Donald W. Wunderlin

M, b. 21 December 1924, d. 15 May 2014
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1924Donald W. Wunderlin was born on 21 December 1924 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Death15 May 2014Donald W. Wunderlin died on 15 May 2014 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 89.

David Wunderlin

M, b. circa 1929, d. before November 2014
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1929David Wunderlin was born circa 1929 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Deathbefore November 2014David Wunderlin died before November 2014.

Raymond Wunderlin

M, b. 1934, d. 2009
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond Wunderlin was also known as Ray.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1934Raymond Wunderlin was born in 1934 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Death2009Raymond Wunderlin died in 2009.

Lawrence Keith Wunderlin

M, b. 2 August 1930, d. 12 May 1960
Father*Joseph A. Wunderlin b. 16 Apr 1896, d. 23 Dec 1987
Mother*Laura Linden b. 1898, d. 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1930Lawrence Keith Wunderlin was born on 2 August 1930 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph A. Wunderlin and Laura Linden.
Death12 May 1960Lawrence Keith Wunderlin died on 12 May 1960 at Wisconsin at age 29.