Helen Bernice Horkan

F, b. 8 October 1934, d. 14 March 2023
Father*John B. Horkan b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 28 Sep 1985
Mother*Bernice B. Lada b. 1914
Helen B Horkan - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1952
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 April 1961As of 8 April 1961,her married name was Knuth.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 October 1934Helen Bernice Horkan was born on 8 October 1934.
She was the daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.
Marriage8 April 1961Helen Bernice Horkan married Eugene Knuth, son of Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth and Theresa Fitzgerald, on 8 April 1961.
Death14 March 2023Helen Bernice Horkan died on 14 March 2023 at age 88.
DateLocationDescription
1952Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHelen Bernice Horkan graduated in 1952 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Eugene Knuth

M, b. 24 June 1930, d. 31 October 2005
Father*Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 4 May 1972
Mother*Theresa Fitzgerald b. 1894, d. 17 Nov 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene Knuth was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1930Eugene Knuth was born on 24 June 1930.
He was the son of Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth and Theresa Fitzgerald.
Marriage8 April 1961Eugene Knuth married Helen Bernice Horkan, daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada, on 8 April 1961.
Death31 October 2005Eugene Knuth died on 31 October 2005 at age 75.

Bernadine Mae Horkan

F, b. 28 February 1937, d. 4 September 2017
Father*John B. Horkan b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 28 Sep 1985
Mother*Bernice B. Lada b. 1914
Bernadine Horkan 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Walsh.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1937Bernadine Mae Horkan was born on 28 February 1937.
She was the daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.
Death4 September 2017Bernadine Mae Horkan died on 4 September 2017 at age 80 Bernadine Mae Walsh, age 80, of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Bernie Mae Walsh was born on February 28, 1937 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to John B. and Bernice (Lada) Horkan. She was raised on a farm in the town of Dellona in Sauk County and graduated from Reedsburg High School. She later received her teaching certificate from the Sauk County Normal School and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Bernie taught school in a one-room school outside of Reedsburg after college and continued to be an advocate of education after she left Reedsburg and served on the Mauston School Board for several years.

Bernie was active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Altar Society and Sodality. For many years, she served on the board of directors for Lindina Mutual Insurance. She was also an outstanding homemaker, seamstress, baker and cook; and was a member of Sevenweir Homemakers Club for more than 50 years where she led that group in many community activities and projects.
Bernie was extremely proud of her Irish Heritage. She was a long-time member of the South Central Shamrock Club and was awarded the club’s Irish Rose Award. She was passionate about genealogy and researched and compiled an extensive genealogy for the Horkan Family that dates back to her ancestral roots in Ireland, all without the aid of a computer.

Bernie is survived by Bob, her husband of 56 years; daughter, Deb (Luke) Hensler of Portage and son, Mark of Lyndon Station. She has two grandsons; Dayne and Hayes Hensler of Portage.
Bernie is further survived by her sister, Helen Knuth; her brothers, Larry (Janice) Horkan and Ed (Judy) Horkan and sister-in-law, Lois Horkan, all of Reedsburg. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jed, John, brother-in-law, Gene Knuth, sisters-in-law, Margaret Scully and Sister Mary Walsh.
Special thanks must be given to the “Army of Angels” at Fairview Nursing Home in Mauston, who provided round-the-clock care for the past several years and have become part of our family. Dr. Timothy Hinton also needs to be thanked for his honesty, compassion and friendship.

Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Friday, September 15th at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin. A funeral mass will take place at 11 AM. A private burial will be held at a later time.

Memorials can be made to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Lyndon Station, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
1954Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinBernadine Mae Horkan graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Juanita A. Vogel

F, b. 12 March 1924, d. 29 April 2016
Father*George Hans Vogel b. 6 Jul 1900, d. 31 Jul 1973
Mother*Leona Radloff b. 1903, d. 1998
Juanita Vogel - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 October 1949As of 1 October 1949,her married name was Oetzman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1924Juanita A. Vogel was born on 12 March 1924.
She was the daughter of George Hans Vogel and Leona Radloff.
Marriage1 October 1949Juanita A. Vogel married Dean R. Oetzman on 1 October 1949.
Death29 April 2016Juanita A. Vogel died on 29 April 2016 at age 92 Juanita A. Oetzman, age 92, formerly of LaValle, died on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Elroy. She was born on March 12, 1924 near Lime Ridge, the daughter of George and Leona (Radloff) Vogel. She was baptized on June 20, 1925 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Reedsburg and later confirmed there on April 10, 1938. Juanita was a 1942 graduate of Reedsburg High School and a 1944 graduate of Sauk County Normal School. She taught for five years in rural one room schools. Jaunita was also a substitute teacher in the Reedsburg School District for many years. On October 1, 1949, she was married to Dean R. Oetzman. Three boys and twin daughters were born to this union. Juanita gave her time and talents for the Lord. She was a 4-H leader, belonged to the Homemakers Club, was a volunteer literacy reading tutor, was a lifetime Reedsburg Hospital Auxiliary member and served on the LaValle Township Election Board for many years. She was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid, altar guild, taught Sunday School, worked with the quilt tying group, belonged to the Lutheran Womens Missionary League, Lutheran Laymens League, the bible study group and helped packed for the Orphan Grain Train. Survivors include her four children: Dan Oetzman, of Hillsboro; Gary (Debra) Oetzman, of Lodi; Randy Oetzman, of Portage and Connie Oetzman, of Shakopee, MN; eight grandchildren: Scott, Jason, Melanie, Ben, Casey, Ali, Isaac and Emily; four great grandchildren:Jaxson, Arbella, Harrison and Steven; her brother: Dale Vogel, of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, on January 9, 2009; her daughter: Bonnie Oetzman; her daughter-in-law: Shirley Oetzman; one grandson: Steven Oetzman; and one brother: Chester (Joyce) Vogel. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in LaValle with Pastor Robert Butler officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
DateLocationDescription
1942Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinJuanita A. Vogel graduated in 1942 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Juanita A. Vogel and Dean R. Oetzman

Dean R. Oetzman

M, b. 15 April 1923, d. 9 January 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1923Dean R. Oetzman was born on 15 April 1923.
Marriage1 October 1949He married Juanita A. Vogel, daughter of George Hans Vogel and Leona Radloff, on 1 October 1949.
Death9 January 2009Dean R. Oetzman died on 9 January 2009 at age 85 Dean R. Oetzman, age 85, of LaValle, died on Friday, January 9, 2009 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1923 in the Town of Freedom, Sauk County, the oldest child of John and Nellie (Brooks) Oetzman. He was baptized on June 29, 1924 in the German Methodist Church, Town of Westfield. He was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, on March 19, 1950. Soon after that, he joined Zion Lutheran Church in LaValle where he has been an active and faithful member. He served on various boards and committees at Zion. He served on the building committee when the new church was built in 1955. On October 1, 1949, he was united in marriage to the former Juanita A. Vogel. They bought a farm north of LaValle. Three boys and twin daughters were born to this union. Dean served on the old Sand school board before it closed in 1963. In 1958, the DNR appointed him an Emergency Fire Warden, where he served until 2004. He had served as a delegate to the South Wisconsin Coop for three years. He served as president and secretary of the Vacationland Zone, Lutheran Laymens League. He was appointed director at large of the district Lutheran Laymens League board in 1997. Dean was proud to have received the Lutheran Laymens League, layman of the year award in 2001. He served on the Reedsburg Equity Coop board from 1960 to 1969. He was Constable for the Town of LaValle from 1972 to 1981. During this time he also served as special deputy sheriff for Sauk County. He served on the Town of LaValle board for 14 years. Dean started collecting license plates in 1973. He joined the Automobile License Plate Collectors Club in 1974. He was instrumental in getting the Dairyland License Plate Collectors Club started and served, as it's first president. Dean worked for Friede Brothers Construction Company for 27 years retiring as job superintendent in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; four children: Dan (Shirley) Oetzman, of Hillsboro; Gary (Debra) Oetzman, of Lodi; Randy Oetzman, of Portage and Connie Oetzman, of St. Peter, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Scott, Jason, Melanie, Ben, Casey, Ali, Isaac and Emily; two brothers: Paul (Dorothy) Oetzman, of Prairie du Sac and Fred Oetzman, of Anchorage, Alaska; one sister: Ruth Mahler, of Madison; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Bonnie Oetzman and one grandson: Steven Oetzman. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2008, at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH in LaValle with Rev. Robert Butler officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Child of Dean R. Oetzman and Juanita A. Vogel

Bonnie Oetzman

F, b. 1961, d. 13 May 1978
Father*Dean R. Oetzman b. 15 Apr 1923, d. 9 Jan 2009
Mother*Juanita A. Vogel b. 12 Mar 1924, d. 29 Apr 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1961Bonnie Oetzman was born in 1961 at twin.
She was the daughter of Dean R. Oetzman and Juanita A. Vogel.
Death13 May 1978Bonnie Oetzman died on 13 May 1978.

Chester Vogel

M, b. 24 November 1926, d. 25 December 2006
Father*George Hans Vogel b. 6 Jul 1900, d. 31 Jul 1973
Mother*Leona Radloff b. 1903, d. 1998
Chester Vogel - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1926Chester Vogel was born on 24 November 1926 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Hans Vogel and Leona Radloff.
Marriage16 October 1948Chester Vogel married Joyce Wettstein on 16 October 1948.
Death25 December 2006Chester Vogel died on 25 December 2006 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80.
DateLocationDescription
1944Reedsburg High School, Reedburg, Sauk, WisconsinChester Vogel graduated in 1944 at Reedsburg High School, Reedburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Joyce Wettstein

F, b. 27 September 1925, d. 20 January 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 October 1948As of 16 October 1948,her married name was Vogel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 September 1925Joyce Wettstein was born on 27 September 1925.
Marriage16 October 1948She married Chester Vogel, son of George Hans Vogel and Leona Radloff, on 16 October 1948.
Death20 January 2011Joyce Wettstein died on 20 January 2011 at age 85 Joyce H. Vogel, 85, of Reedsburg, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.

She was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Baraboo, the daughter of Roy and Lillian Johnson Wettstein. She was married to Chester R. Vogel Oct. 16, 1948, in Baraboo. The marriage was blessed with two children.

She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Reedsburg and was active with the ladies aid group. She had a love for music, for family and a special love for her children and her grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Chet, who died Dec. 25, 2006.

She is survived by her children, Ron Vogel of Verona and JoLynn Fauerbach of Reedsburg; a grandson, Nicholas Fauerbach; a sister, Joan (James) Pope of Dodgeville; a brother and sister-in-law, Dale (Mae) Vogel of Reedsburg and Juanita Oetzman of Hillsboro; a cousin, Phyllis Stanton of Baraboo; and other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsburg, with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or Home Health Hospice.

Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dale G. Vogel

M, b. 28 February 1929, d. 11 December 2020
Father*George Hans Vogel b. 6 Jul 1900, d. 31 Jul 1973
Mother*Leona Radloff b. 1903, d. 1998
Dale Vogel - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1929Dale G. Vogel was born on 28 February 1929 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Hans Vogel and Leona Radloff.
Marriage1951Dale G. Vogel married Mae Ethel Feivor in 1951.
Death11 December 2020Dale G. Vogel died on 11 December 2020 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91 Dale G. Vogel, age 91, of Reedsburg, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on February 28, 1929 in Reedsburg, the son of George and Leona (Radloff) Vogel. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U. S. Army. Dale was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a lifelong farmer in the Town of Excelsior.

Survivors include his son: Kurt Vogel, of Reedsburg; his daughter-in-law: Cindy Vogel, of Reedsburg; two grandchildren: Jeremy Vogel and Jodi Vogel; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Leona; one sister: Juanita (Dean) Oetzman; and one brother: Chester (Joyce) Vogel.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Reedsburg Area Veterans Honor Guard. There will be a visitation from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials to St. Peter’s Lutheran School would be appreciated.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
DateLocationDescription
1947Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDale G. Vogel graduated in 1947 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Bob Meyer

M, d. before 2016
Father*Lawrence M. Meyer
Mother*Rosalie Jaquish b. 19 Jul 1924, d. 23 Mar 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Bob Meyer was the son of Lawrence M. Meyer and Rosalie Jaquish.
Deathbefore 2016Bob Meyer died before 2016.