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Orville John Bailey

M, b. 6 June 1896, d. December 1967

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Orville John Bailey married Sylvia Martin.
Birth	6 June 1896	Orville John Bailey was born on 6 June 1896 at Richland, Wisconsin.
Death	December 1967	He died in December 1967 at age 71 Orville Bailey obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 17, 1967 - Orville Bailey obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Orville John Bailey married Sylvia Martin.

Birth

6 June 1896

Orville John Bailey was born on 6 June 1896 at Richland, Wisconsin.

Death

December 1967

He died in December 1967 at age 71 Orville Bailey obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 17, 1967 - Orville Bailey obituary

Children of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin

Muriel Bailey d. b 2015
Pauline Bailey d. b 2015
Gurvase Bailey d. b 2015
Gordon M. Bailey b. 17 Jun 1919, d. 23 Nov 1991
Winnifred Lucille Bailey+ b. 28 Apr 1922, d. 18 Sep 2015

Sylvia Martin

F, b. 1897, d. 1987

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Bailey.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Bailey.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Sylvia Martin married Orville John Bailey.
Birth	1897	Sylvia Martin was born in 1897.
Death	1987	She died in 1987.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sylvia Martin married Orville John Bailey.

Birth

1897

Sylvia Martin was born in 1897.

Death

1987

She died in 1987.

Children of Sylvia Martin and Orville John Bailey

Muriel Bailey d. b 2015
Pauline Bailey d. b 2015
Gurvase Bailey d. b 2015
Gordon M. Bailey b. 17 Jun 1919, d. 23 Nov 1991
Winnifred Lucille Bailey+ b. 28 Apr 1922, d. 18 Sep 2015

Harold Lewis

M, d. before 1950

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	before 1950	Harold Lewis died before 1950 at died in truck accident.
Marriage	before 1950	He married Winnifred Lucille Bailey, daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin, before 1950.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before 1950

Harold Lewis died before 1950 at died in truck accident.

Marriage

before 1950

He married Winnifred Lucille Bailey, daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin, before 1950.

Anthony J. Weitzel

M, b. 28 May 1952, d. 9 October 2018

Father*

Lawrence Jacob Weitzel b. 2 Jul 1918, d. 19 Oct 1999

Mother*

Winnifred Lucille Bailey b. 28 Apr 1922, d. 18 Sep 2015

Anthony J (Tony) Weitzel

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anthony J. Weitzel was also known as Tony.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anthony J. Weitzel was also known as Tony.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 May 1952	Anthony J. Weitzel was born on 28 May 1952 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Lawrence Jacob Weitzel and Winnifred Lucille Bailey.
Death	9 October 2018	Anthony J. Weitzel died on 9 October 2018 at age 66 Anthony “Tony” J. Weitzel, age 66, of North Freedom died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Richland Center the son of Lawrence “Larry” J. and Winnifred “Winnie” Lucille (Bailey) Weitzel. He grew up on their generational home farm near Bear Valley, WI. Tony graduated from Ithaca High School and he worked in sales for Don Larson in Baraboo, Snap-On Tools and Thrivent Financial. His knowledge in automobiles and insurance greatly benefited many people. He was a very hard working and forgiving man, who fought a long hard battle against Brain Cancer. Tony was diagnosed with a Grade Four Astrocytoma a (Glioblastoma) brain tumor. His strong will and desire to continue to father his daughter helped him fight through three surgeries and the maximum amount of radiation treatments. His sense of humor, smiles, keen sense of trust and willingness to always be there for others when they needed him will be truly missed. Tony’s passions in life were working on his family farm and watching his daughter play softball. Tony was very fortunate to have recently attended the 2018 Brewer’s Championship Game with his daughter and close friends through the generosity of Agrace Hospice Care. He was very happy to be able to do such memorable things even towards the end of his life. He loved to hunt squirrel and deer, and have bonfires at his home. Tony's memory is a blessing to many. Survivors include his daughter, age 16, Ashlee Weitzel of North Freedom; a brother Jim Lewis of La Crosse, WI; cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Keyesville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. A potluck luncheon will be held following services at the funeral home.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 May 1952

Anthony J. Weitzel was born on 28 May 1952 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Lawrence Jacob Weitzel and Winnifred Lucille Bailey.

Death

9 October 2018

Anthony J. Weitzel died on 9 October 2018 at age 66 Anthony “Tony” J. Weitzel, age 66, of North Freedom died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Richland Center the son of Lawrence “Larry” J. and Winnifred “Winnie” Lucille (Bailey) Weitzel. He grew up on their generational home farm near Bear Valley, WI.
Tony graduated from Ithaca High School and he worked in sales for Don Larson in Baraboo, Snap-On Tools and Thrivent Financial. His knowledge in automobiles and insurance greatly benefited many people.
He was a very hard working and forgiving man, who fought a long hard battle against Brain Cancer. Tony was diagnosed with a Grade Four Astrocytoma a (Glioblastoma) brain tumor. His strong will and desire to continue to father his daughter helped him fight through three surgeries and the maximum amount of radiation treatments.
His sense of humor, smiles, keen sense of trust and willingness to always be there for others when they needed him will be truly missed. Tony’s passions in life were working on his family farm and watching his daughter play softball.
Tony was very fortunate to have recently attended the 2018 Brewer’s Championship Game with his daughter and close friends through the generosity of Agrace Hospice Care. He was very happy to be able to do such memorable things even towards the end of his life.
He loved to hunt squirrel and deer, and have bonfires at his home. Tony's memory is a blessing to many.

Survivors include his daughter, age 16, Ashlee Weitzel of North Freedom; a brother Jim Lewis of La Crosse, WI; cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Keyesville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. A potluck luncheon will be held following services at the funeral home.

Muriel Bailey

F, d. before 2015

Father*

Orville John Bailey b. 6 Jun 1896, d. Dec 1967

Mother*

Sylvia Martin b. 1897, d. 1987

Life Event	Date	Description
		Muriel Bailey was the daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.
Death	before 2015	Muriel Bailey died before 2015.

Life Event

Date

Description

Muriel Bailey was the daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.

Death

before 2015

Muriel Bailey died before 2015.

Pauline Bailey

F, d. before 2015

Father*

Orville John Bailey b. 6 Jun 1896, d. Dec 1967

Mother*

Sylvia Martin b. 1897, d. 1987

Life Event	Date	Description
		Pauline Bailey was the daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.
Death	before 2015	Pauline Bailey died before 2015.

Life Event

Date

Description

Pauline Bailey was the daughter of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.

Death

before 2015

Pauline Bailey died before 2015.

Gurvase Bailey

M, d. before 2015

Father*

Orville John Bailey b. 6 Jun 1896, d. Dec 1967

Mother*

Sylvia Martin b. 1897, d. 1987

Life Event	Date	Description
		Gurvase Bailey was the son of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.
Death	before 2015	Gurvase Bailey died before 2015.

Life Event

Date

Description

Gurvase Bailey was the son of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.

Death

before 2015

Gurvase Bailey died before 2015.

Gordon M. Bailey

M, b. 17 June 1919, d. 23 November 1991

Father*

Orville John Bailey b. 6 Jun 1896, d. Dec 1967

Mother*

Sylvia Martin b. 1897, d. 1987

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 June 1919	Gordon M. Bailey was born on 17 June 1919.
		He was the son of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.
Death	23 November 1991	Gordon M. Bailey died on 23 November 1991 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 June 1919

Gordon M. Bailey was born on 17 June 1919.

He was the son of Orville John Bailey and Sylvia Martin.

Death

23 November 1991

Gordon M. Bailey died on 23 November 1991 at age 72.

Frank David Fry

M, b. 23 March 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Frank David Fry married Victoria Bell Robinson.
Birth	23 March 1881	Frank David Fry was born on 23 March 1881.
Death	8 May 1965	He died on 8 May 1965 at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Frank David Fry married Victoria Bell Robinson.

Birth

23 March 1881

Frank David Fry was born on 23 March 1881.

Death

8 May 1965

He died on 8 May 1965 at age 84.

Children of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson

Harold Ivan Fry b. 18 Apr 1908, d. 4 Apr 2004
Clyde R. Fry b. 18 Jan 1911, d. 4 Nov 1990
Ruby D. Fry b. 1912, d. 1995
Floyd Fry b. 15 Dec 1915, d. 2 Jul 1990
Dortha Fry b. 7 Jul 1918, d. 6 Nov 1918
Melva Fry b. 30 Dec 1919, d. 16 Aug 1984
Gerald Clarence Fry b. 12 Jan 1923, d. 25 Jul 2021
Fern Fry b. 6 Mar 1927, d. 18 Aug 2021
Shirley Alice Fry+ b. 5 Aug 1933, d. 20 Mar 2015

Victoria Bell Robinson

F, b. 3 September 1888, d. 26 September 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Fry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Fry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Victoria Bell Robinson married Frank David Fry.
Birth	3 September 1888	Victoria Bell Robinson was born on 3 September 1888.
Death	26 September 1968	She died on 26 September 1968 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Victoria Bell Robinson married Frank David Fry.

Birth

3 September 1888

Victoria Bell Robinson was born on 3 September 1888.

Death

26 September 1968

She died on 26 September 1968 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Children of Victoria Bell Robinson and Frank David Fry

Harold Ivan Fry b. 18 Apr 1908, d. 4 Apr 2004
Clyde R. Fry b. 18 Jan 1911, d. 4 Nov 1990
Ruby D. Fry b. 1912, d. 1995
Floyd Fry b. 15 Dec 1915, d. 2 Jul 1990
Dortha Fry b. 7 Jul 1918, d. 6 Nov 1918
Melva Fry b. 30 Dec 1919, d. 16 Aug 1984
Gerald Clarence Fry b. 12 Jan 1923, d. 25 Jul 2021
Fern Fry b. 6 Mar 1927, d. 18 Aug 2021
Shirley Alice Fry+ b. 5 Aug 1933, d. 20 Mar 2015

Brenda Lou Osborne

F, b. 8 September 1941, d. 23 May 2022

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	15 May 1976	As of 15 May 1976,her married name was Bindl.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

15 May 1976

As of 15 May 1976,her married name was Bindl.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 September 1941	Brenda Lou Osborne was born on 8 September 1941.
Death	23 May 2022	She died on 23 May 2022 at age 80 Brenda L. Bindl, 80, of Richland Center passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Richland Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1941, in Richland County the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy (Fry) Osborne. She married Robert L. Bindl on May 15, 1976, at her parent’s house in Richland Center. Brenda’s greatest joy were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed family gathering with her favorite holiday being Christmas. She became an avid creative painter of rocks. Hiding them where ever she was going for the day or even making special reasons, to go hide them. She enjoyed garage sales and going to goodwill. Using the items she found, to create many beautiful creative collections of “STUFF”. Her friends held a special place in her heart. Always filled with hugs and smiles, especially her “little” friends. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” Bindl of Richland Center; 3 children, Carmen (Wayne) Zoha of Montfort, Richard (Carla) Bauer of Richland Center, Patrick (Jackie) Bauer of Richland Center; 6 grandchildren, Casey (Corrina), Cody (Kelsey), Chelsey (Jeremy), Ryan, Steven (Angie), Samantha (Colten); 8 great grandchildren; In-laws, Jim (Julie), Luann (Don), Bill (Amy), Rich (Linda), Randy (Lucy); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Dorothy Osborne; 1st husband, Kenneth Bauer; a brother, Fredrick Osborne; sisters, Theila Wood, Marie Jackson; sister-in-law, Wanda Osborne; brother-in-law, Robert Wood. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home and also on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of services.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 September 1941

Brenda Lou Osborne was born on 8 September 1941.

Death

23 May 2022

She died on 23 May 2022 at age 80 Brenda L. Bindl, 80, of Richland Center passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Richland Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1941, in Richland County the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy (Fry) Osborne. She married Robert L. Bindl on May 15, 1976, at her parent’s house in Richland Center.
Brenda’s greatest joy were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed family gathering with her favorite holiday being Christmas. She became an avid creative painter of rocks. Hiding them where ever she was going for the day or even making special reasons, to go hide them. She enjoyed garage sales and going to goodwill. Using the items she found, to create many beautiful creative collections of “STUFF”. Her friends held a special place in her heart. Always filled with hugs and smiles, especially her “little” friends.

Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” Bindl of Richland Center; 3 children, Carmen (Wayne) Zoha of Montfort, Richard (Carla) Bauer of Richland Center, Patrick (Jackie) Bauer of Richland Center; 6 grandchildren, Casey (Corrina), Cody (Kelsey), Chelsey (Jeremy), Ryan, Steven (Angie), Samantha (Colten); 8 great grandchildren; In-laws, Jim (Julie), Luann (Don), Bill (Amy), Rich (Linda), Randy (Lucy); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Dorothy Osborne; 1st husband, Kenneth Bauer; a brother, Fredrick Osborne; sisters, Theila Wood, Marie Jackson; sister-in-law, Wanda Osborne; brother-in-law, Robert Wood.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Clary Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home and also on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of services.

Gerald Clarence Fry

M, b. 12 January 1923, d. 25 July 2021

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 January 1923	Gerald Clarence Fry was born on 12 January 1923.
		He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Marriage	circa 1943	Gerald Clarence Fry married Erma Alice Marshall circa 1943.
Death	25 July 2021	Gerald Clarence Fry died on 25 July 2021 at age 98 Gerald C. Fry age 98 years young, passed peacefully into eternal life on July 25, 2021 at Pine Valley Community Village. Born in Richland County to Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson. He grew up on the family farm surrounded by the love of family. While hauling milk for the Ash Creek Cheese Factory, he met Erma Alice Marshall, his lifelong love and together they celebrated 75 wonderful years of marriage. Gerald and Erma worked side-by-side in the cheese making business for 49 years. He made great cheese and enjoyed having his son Fred and grandson Dan join him in the business for many years. Even after working 12-14 hour days, he always found time for his family. He retired from the Sylvan Creamery Company in 1978. He enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He loved spending time with family and friends on Red Cedar lake; camping in their shiny RV and going fishing at the crack of dawn! Captain Gerald made sure that everyone in the boat caught fish! His Captain duties didn't stop on the water as he would then clean all the fish so Erma could fry them. He was always up for an adventure, whether it was a hot game of euchre, snowmobiling with friends, deer hunting, visiting Erma's favorite cousins on the Parker Centennial Farm, or traveling in his polished RV. Some of those travels included Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and the west coast. A man with many talents, he was a self-taught plumber, electrician, HVAC, welder, builder, painter, auto mechanic, and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix! He enjoyed cutting wood to heat their home and continued his daily 1-2 mile walk well into his 90's! Because of his strong work ethic, if family or friends needed help, he was always there to assist them, no matter how big of task! Gerald always had a smile and his laugh would light up a room. Gerald and Erma never missed an opportunity to dance as they both loved music and dancing. He enjoyed country music and two of his favorites were Cab Driver and the Yellow Rose of Texas! He was a WWII veteran and proudly served in the US Army. Family was very important to him, especially at Christmas time. Everyone would gather for a homemade meal, prepared by Erma, and served with his favorite pumpkin pie! He always said he only liked two kinds of pie, hot and cold! Gerald is survived by his daughter Alice (Clinton) Soule; three grandchildren Danny (Lori) Fry, Deborah (Kevin) McCoy, Tammy Fry (Walter Judy); three great grandchildren Bill (Ashley) Fry, Michael (Amber) McCoy and James McCoy; six great great grandchildren Dominyk, and MariJessy Fry, Bradley, Aliyah, Tatum, and Kevin “Harry” McCoy; sister, Fern Bingham; many nieces and nephews, dear friends Norma and the late Jim Waldsmith, Jeanette and John Kaderavek and very special neighbors Nate, Barbara, Logan and Brenna Olson. Gerald and Erma always enjoyed Logan and Brenna's early morning visits for coffee and cornflakes! He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Mary Fry; great granddaughter Heather Fry, his parents; brothers Clyde, Floyd, Harold; sisters Ruby White, Melva Keller, and Shirley Bindl. A celebration of Gerald's life will be October 4, 2021 from 3:00 -8:00p.m. at Chapters on the Horizon, 12815 River Drive, Viola, WI. Ron Fruit will lead us in a tribute to Gerald at 4:30 p.m. Please bring a story or memory to share. A private military burial will be on October 5, 2021.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 January 1923

Gerald Clarence Fry was born on 12 January 1923.

He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Marriage

circa 1943

Gerald Clarence Fry married Erma Alice Marshall circa 1943.

Death

25 July 2021

Gerald Clarence Fry died on 25 July 2021 at age 98 Gerald C. Fry age 98 years young, passed peacefully into eternal life on July 25, 2021 at Pine Valley Community Village. Born in Richland County to Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson. He grew up on the family farm surrounded by the love of family.

While hauling milk for the Ash Creek Cheese Factory, he met Erma Alice Marshall, his lifelong love and together they celebrated 75 wonderful years of marriage.

Gerald and Erma worked side-by-side in the cheese making business for 49 years. He made great cheese and enjoyed having his son Fred and grandson Dan join him in the business for many years. Even after working 12-14 hour days, he always found time for his family. He retired from the Sylvan Creamery Company in 1978. He enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He loved spending time with family and friends on Red Cedar lake; camping in their shiny RV and going fishing at the crack of dawn! Captain Gerald made sure that everyone in the boat caught fish! His Captain duties didn't stop on the water as he would then clean all the fish so Erma could fry them.

He was always up for an adventure, whether it was a hot game of euchre, snowmobiling with friends, deer hunting, visiting Erma's favorite cousins on the Parker Centennial Farm, or traveling in his polished RV. Some of those travels included Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and the west coast.

A man with many talents, he was a self-taught plumber, electrician, HVAC, welder, builder, painter, auto mechanic, and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix! He enjoyed cutting wood to heat their home and continued his daily 1-2 mile walk well into his 90's! Because of his strong work ethic, if family or friends needed help, he was always there to assist them, no matter how big of task! Gerald always had a smile and his laugh would light up a room. Gerald and Erma never missed an opportunity to dance as they both loved music and dancing. He enjoyed country music and two of his favorites were Cab Driver and the Yellow Rose of Texas!

He was a WWII veteran and proudly served in the US Army. Family was very important to him, especially at Christmas time. Everyone would gather for a homemade meal, prepared by Erma, and served with his favorite pumpkin pie! He always said he only liked two kinds of pie, hot and cold!

Gerald is survived by his daughter Alice (Clinton) Soule; three grandchildren Danny (Lori) Fry, Deborah (Kevin) McCoy, Tammy Fry (Walter Judy); three great grandchildren Bill (Ashley) Fry, Michael (Amber) McCoy and James McCoy; six great great grandchildren Dominyk, and MariJessy Fry, Bradley, Aliyah, Tatum, and Kevin “Harry” McCoy; sister, Fern Bingham; many nieces and nephews, dear friends Norma and the late Jim Waldsmith, Jeanette and John Kaderavek and very special neighbors Nate, Barbara, Logan and Brenna Olson. Gerald and Erma always enjoyed Logan and Brenna's early morning visits for coffee and cornflakes!

He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Mary Fry; great granddaughter Heather Fry, his parents; brothers Clyde, Floyd, Harold; sisters Ruby White, Melva Keller, and Shirley Bindl.

A celebration of Gerald's life will be October 4, 2021 from 3:00 -8:00p.m. at Chapters on the Horizon, 12815 River Drive, Viola, WI. Ron Fruit will lead us in a tribute to Gerald at 4:30 p.m. Please bring a story or memory to share. A private military burial will be on October 5, 2021.

Erma Alice Marshall

F, b. 29 April 1920, d. 4 April 2018

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1943	As of circa 1943,her married name was Fry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1943

As of circa 1943,her married name was Fry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 April 1920	Erma Alice Marshall was born on 29 April 1920.
Marriage	circa 1943	She married Gerald Clarence Fry, son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson, circa 1943.
Death	4 April 2018	Erma Alice Marshall died on 4 April 2018 at age 97 The last chapter in the life of Erma A. Fry closed on April 4th, 2018, just 25 days short of her 98th birthday. Born in Marshall Township, to Loyal and Emma (Hatfield) Marshall, she grew up surrounded by family. Erma attended Richland Center High School and achieved a teaching certificate from Richland County Normal. While teaching at the Oak Ridge one room school, she met her lifelong love, and partner in 75 years of marriage, Gerald C. Fry. When asked the secret for a long marriage, Erma said, “A good marriage is give and take, mostly give…” Gerald and Erma worked side-by-side in the cheese making business for 49 years, retiring at the Sylvan Creamery Company in 1978. Their exceptional retirement was filled with many happy times with family and friends on Red Cedar Lake camping in their RV and going fishing at the crack of dawn! They also enjoyed playing cards, snowmobiling and traveling to Canada, Alaska and the west coast in the RV. Home making and family were her true passions. She was a member of the Sylvan Homemakers for 50 years. Her delicious family meals with homemade bread and pie, bountiful garden and fragrant roses delighted many. Her door was always open and her cookie jar was full. Erma kept a daily diary for 61 years which she was very proud that she never missed a day! Erma is survived by her husband Gerald; daughter Alice (Clinton) Soule; three grandchildren Danny (Lori) Fry, Deborah (Kevin) McCoy, Tammy Fry (Walter Judy); three great grandchildren Bill (Ashley) Fry, Michael (Amber) McCoy and James McCoy; six great great grandchildren Dominyk, and MariJessy Fry, Bradley, Aliyah, Tatum, and Kevin “Harry” McCoy; along with sister in laws Hazel Marshal and Fern Bingham; many nieces and nephews; dear friends Norma and the late Jim Waldsmith, Jeanette and John Kaderavek and special neighbors Nate, Barbara, Logan and Brenna Olson; all her Parker cousins and loved visiting the Parker Centennial Farm for family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Mary Fry; great granddaughter Heather Fry; her siblings and in-laws LaVern (Gerry) Marshall, Raymond Marshall, James (Patricia) Marshall, Marvel (Donald) Gerhardt and Amy (Melvin) Crary. Erma will long be remembered for her unwavering faith, her great strength and impeccable character, and beautiful smile. God bless the memory of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. A Celebration of Erma’s Wonderful Life will be held at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at Noon with Ron Fruit officiating. Burial will be held in the Richland Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 April 1920

Erma Alice Marshall was born on 29 April 1920.

Marriage

circa 1943

She married Gerald Clarence Fry, son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson, circa 1943.

Death

4 April 2018

Erma Alice Marshall died on 4 April 2018 at age 97 The last chapter in the life of Erma A. Fry closed on April 4th, 2018, just 25 days short of her 98th birthday. Born in Marshall Township, to Loyal and Emma (Hatfield) Marshall, she grew up surrounded by family. Erma attended Richland Center High School and achieved a teaching certificate from Richland County Normal.
While teaching at the Oak Ridge one room school, she met her lifelong love, and partner in 75 years of marriage, Gerald C. Fry. When asked the secret for a long marriage, Erma said, “A good marriage is give and take, mostly give…”
Gerald and Erma worked side-by-side in the cheese making business for 49 years, retiring at the Sylvan Creamery Company in 1978. Their exceptional retirement was filled with many happy times with family and friends on Red Cedar Lake camping in their RV and going fishing at the crack of dawn! They also enjoyed playing cards, snowmobiling and traveling to Canada, Alaska and the west coast in the RV.
Home making and family were her true passions. She was a member of the Sylvan Homemakers for 50 years. Her delicious family meals with homemade bread and pie, bountiful garden and fragrant roses delighted many. Her door was always open and her cookie jar was full. Erma kept a daily diary for 61 years which she was very proud that she never missed a day!

Erma is survived by her husband Gerald; daughter Alice (Clinton) Soule; three grandchildren Danny (Lori) Fry, Deborah (Kevin) McCoy, Tammy Fry (Walter Judy); three great grandchildren Bill (Ashley) Fry, Michael (Amber) McCoy and James McCoy; six great great grandchildren Dominyk, and MariJessy Fry, Bradley, Aliyah, Tatum, and Kevin “Harry” McCoy; along with sister in laws Hazel Marshal and Fern Bingham; many nieces and nephews; dear friends Norma and the late Jim Waldsmith, Jeanette and John Kaderavek and special neighbors Nate, Barbara, Logan and Brenna Olson; all her Parker cousins and loved visiting the Parker Centennial Farm for family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Mary Fry; great granddaughter Heather Fry; her siblings and in-laws LaVern (Gerry) Marshall, Raymond Marshall, James (Patricia) Marshall, Marvel (Donald) Gerhardt and Amy (Melvin) Crary.
Erma will long be remembered for her unwavering faith, her great strength and impeccable character, and beautiful smile. God bless the memory of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

A Celebration of Erma’s Wonderful Life will be held at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at Noon with Ron Fruit officiating. Burial will be held in the Richland Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Fern Fry

F, b. 6 March 1927, d. 18 August 2021

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Bingham.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Bingham.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Fern Fry married Donald Bingham.
Birth	6 March 1927	Fern Fry was born on 6 March 1927.
		She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Death	18 August 2021	Fern Fry died on 18 August 2021 at age 94 Fern L. Bingham, age 94, of Gotham died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Richland Hospital. Fern was born March 6, 1927 in Richland County, daughter of Frank and Victoria (Robinson) Fry. She was employed at the Richland County Home for a number of years until her retirement in 1989. She, and her husband, Donald Bingham, enjoyed many outdoor activities and especially enjoyed spending time with their family. Survivors include two sons; Rich (Mary) Bingham of Dodgeville, Ron (Kathy) Bingham of Ithaca, seven grandchildren; Mike Bingham, Marsha Bingham, Dr. Michelle (Doug) Schacht, Angela (John) Young, Steve (Kristen) Bingham, Dave (Amber) Bingham and Tiffany Bingham; twelve great grandchildren; sisters in law; Emma Kellett, Marilyn (Dr. James) Tydrich, Beverly Bingham, Florence Bingham; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bingham; her parents, Frank and Victoria Fry; four brothers; Harold (Erma) Fry, Clyde (Vera) Fry, Floyd (Avis) Fry and Gerald (Erma) Fry; four sisters, Ruby (Everett) White, Melva (Lester) Keller, Shirley (Sylvester) Bindl, and Dortha Fry. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Noon at the Clary Memorial funeral Home in Richland Center, WI. Pastor Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Button Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Fern Fry married Donald Bingham.

Birth

6 March 1927

Fern Fry was born on 6 March 1927.

She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Death

18 August 2021

Fern Fry died on 18 August 2021 at age 94 Fern L. Bingham, age 94, of Gotham died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Richland Hospital. Fern was born March 6, 1927 in Richland County, daughter of Frank and Victoria (Robinson) Fry. She was employed at the Richland County Home for a number of years until her retirement in 1989. She, and her husband, Donald Bingham, enjoyed many outdoor activities and especially enjoyed spending time with their family.

Survivors include two sons; Rich (Mary) Bingham of Dodgeville, Ron (Kathy) Bingham of Ithaca, seven grandchildren; Mike Bingham, Marsha Bingham, Dr. Michelle (Doug) Schacht, Angela (John) Young, Steve (Kristen) Bingham, Dave (Amber) Bingham and Tiffany Bingham; twelve great grandchildren; sisters in law; Emma Kellett, Marilyn (Dr. James) Tydrich, Beverly Bingham, Florence Bingham; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bingham; her parents, Frank and Victoria Fry; four brothers; Harold (Erma) Fry, Clyde (Vera) Fry, Floyd (Avis) Fry and Gerald (Erma) Fry; four sisters, Ruby (Everett) White, Melva (Lester) Keller, Shirley (Sylvester) Bindl, and Dortha Fry.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Noon at the Clary Memorial funeral Home in Richland Center, WI. Pastor Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Button Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

Donald Bingham

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Donald Bingham married Fern Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Donald Bingham married Fern Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Clyde R. Fry

M, b. 18 January 1911, d. 4 November 1990

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Clyde R. Fry married Vera Amelia Witzel, daughter of Franklin Ulrich Witzel and Dora Frances Hemenway.
Birth	18 January 1911	Clyde R. Fry was born on 18 January 1911 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Death	4 November 1990	Clyde R. Fry died on 4 November 1990 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Clyde R. Fry married Vera Amelia Witzel, daughter of Franklin Ulrich Witzel and Dora Frances Hemenway.

Birth

18 January 1911

Clyde R. Fry was born on 18 January 1911 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Death

4 November 1990

Clyde R. Fry died on 4 November 1990 at age 79.

Harold Ivan Fry

M, b. 18 April 1908, d. 4 April 2004

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 April 1908	Harold Ivan Fry was born on 18 April 1908.
		He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Marriage	1 June 1927	Harold Ivan Fry married Erma Evelyn Armstrong on 1 June 1927.
Death	4 April 2004	Harold Ivan Fry died on 4 April 2004 at age 95.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 April 1908

Harold Ivan Fry was born on 18 April 1908.

He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Marriage

1 June 1927

Harold Ivan Fry married Erma Evelyn Armstrong on 1 June 1927.

Death

4 April 2004

Harold Ivan Fry died on 4 April 2004 at age 95.

Floyd Fry

M, b. 15 December 1915, d. 2 July 1990

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 December 1915	Floyd Fry was born on 15 December 1915.
		He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Marriage	1 June 1940	Floyd Fry married Avis B. Tiser on 1 June 1940.
Death	2 July 1990	Floyd Fry died on 2 July 1990 at age 74.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 December 1915

Floyd Fry was born on 15 December 1915.

He was the son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Marriage

1 June 1940

Floyd Fry married Avis B. Tiser on 1 June 1940.

Death

2 July 1990

Floyd Fry died on 2 July 1990 at age 74.

Melva Fry

F, b. 30 December 1919, d. 16 August 1984

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Keller.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Keller.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Melva Fry married Lester Keller.
Birth	30 December 1919	Melva Fry was born on 30 December 1919.
		She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Death	16 August 1984	Melva Fry died on 16 August 1984 at age 64.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Melva Fry married Lester Keller.

Birth

30 December 1919

Melva Fry was born on 30 December 1919.

She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Death

16 August 1984

Melva Fry died on 16 August 1984 at age 64.

Lester Keller

M, b. 10 June 1915, d. 14 December 1980

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Lester Keller married Melva Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Birth	10 June 1915	Lester Keller was born on 10 June 1915.
Death	14 December 1980	He died on 14 December 1980 at age 65.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lester Keller married Melva Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Birth

10 June 1915

Lester Keller was born on 10 June 1915.

Death

14 December 1980

He died on 14 December 1980 at age 65.

Ruby D. Fry

F, b. 1912, d. 1995

Father*

Frank David Fry b. 23 Mar 1881, d. 8 May 1965

Mother*

Victoria Bell Robinson b. 3 Sep 1888, d. 26 Sep 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was White.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was White.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Ruby D. Fry married Everett F. White.
Birth	1912	Ruby D. Fry was born in 1912.
		She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Death	1995	Ruby D. Fry died in 1995.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ruby D. Fry married Everett F. White.

Birth

1912

Ruby D. Fry was born in 1912.

She was the daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Death

1995

Ruby D. Fry died in 1995.

Everett F. White

M, b. 1907, d. 1971

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Everett F. White married Ruby D. Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Birth	1907	Everett F. White was born in 1907.
Death	1971	He died in 1971.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Everett F. White married Ruby D. Fry, daughter of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.

Birth

1907

Everett F. White was born in 1907.

Death

1971

He died in 1971.

Virginia R. Meisner

F, b. 18 February 1932, d. 13 January 2012

Virginia Meisner Mears 1932 - 2012

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Virginia R. Meisner was also known as Ginny.
Married Name	13 June 1964	As of 13 June 1964,her married name was Mears.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Virginia R. Meisner was also known as Ginny.

Married Name

13 June 1964

As of 13 June 1964,her married name was Mears.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 February 1932	Virginia R. Meisner was born on 18 February 1932.
Marriage	13 June 1964	She married Charles M. Mears, son of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 13 June 1964 at Wisconsin Virginia Meisner and Charles Mears marriage announcement. Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 14, 1964 - Virginia Meisner and Charles Mears marriage announcement Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 14, 1964 - Mrs Charles Mears (Virginia Meisner) 1964
Death	13 January 2012	Virginia R. Meisner died on 13 January 2012 at age 79 Virginia R. "Ginny" Mears, age 79 of Fitchburg passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 13, 2012. Ginny was born in Shawano on February 18, 1932 to August and Gertrude (Goers) Meisner. She married Charles Mears on June 13, 1964 and was a devoted wife and mother after a career in medical administration. Some of her hobbies over the years have been bowling, ceramics, needle point and traveling. In addition to being a fan of Wisconsin sports, she loved the Kentucky Derby, gardening and enjoyed collecting anything to do with penguins. Ginny is survived by her husband Charles and three sons: Mark (DeEtte) Mears of Verona, Todd (Angela) Mears of Belleville, MI, and Cory (Brenda) Mears of Oregon, WI; five grandchildren, Davis, Parker, and Cooper of Belleville, MI, Marissa and Alena of Verona, and her only sister, Rose (Richard) Reaume of Shawano. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Mount Olive Lutheran, 110 N. Whitney Way, Madison with Reverend Jason Zobel officiating. A visitation will be held at church from 9 am until the time of service. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Burial	after 13 January 2012	She was buried after 13 January 2012 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 February 1932

Virginia R. Meisner was born on 18 February 1932.

Marriage

13 June 1964

She married Charles M. Mears, son of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 13 June 1964 at Wisconsin Virginia Meisner and Charles Mears marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 14, 1964 - Virginia Meisner and Charles Mears marriage announcement

Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 14, 1964 - Mrs Charles Mears (Virginia Meisner) 1964

Death

13 January 2012

Virginia R. Meisner died on 13 January 2012 at age 79 Virginia R. "Ginny" Mears, age 79 of Fitchburg passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 13, 2012. Ginny was born in Shawano on February 18, 1932 to August and Gertrude (Goers) Meisner. She married Charles Mears on June 13, 1964 and was a devoted wife and mother after a career in medical administration. Some of her hobbies over the years have been bowling, ceramics, needle point and traveling. In addition to being a fan of Wisconsin sports, she loved the Kentucky Derby, gardening and enjoyed collecting anything to do with penguins.
Ginny is survived by her husband Charles and three sons: Mark (DeEtte) Mears of Verona, Todd (Angela) Mears of Belleville, MI, and Cory (Brenda) Mears of Oregon, WI; five grandchildren, Davis, Parker, and Cooper of Belleville, MI, Marissa and Alena of Verona, and her only sister, Rose (Richard) Reaume of Shawano.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Mount Olive Lutheran, 110 N. Whitney Way, Madison with Reverend Jason Zobel officiating. A visitation will be held at church from 9 am until the time of service. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Burial

after 13 January 2012

She was buried after 13 January 2012 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Norbert George Haas

M, b. 18 May 1911, d. 28 November 1993

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 May 1911	Norbert George Haas was born on 18 May 1911 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage	6 November 1930	He married Irene Marie Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 6 November 1930 at Wisconsin Irene Mears and Norbert Haas marriage announcement. Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 6, 1930 - Irene Mears and Norbert Haas marriage announcement
Death	28 November 1993	Norbert George Haas died on 28 November 1993 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 82.
Burial	after 28 November 1993	He was buried after 28 November 1993 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 May 1911

Norbert George Haas was born on 18 May 1911 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

6 November 1930

He married Irene Marie Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 6 November 1930 at Wisconsin Irene Mears and Norbert Haas marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 6, 1930 - Irene Mears and Norbert Haas marriage announcement

Death

28 November 1993

Norbert George Haas died on 28 November 1993 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Burial

after 28 November 1993

He was buried after 28 November 1993 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Norbert George Haas was the best man at the wedding of Virginia R. Meisner and Charles M. Mears on 13 June 1964 at Wisconsin; Virginia Meisner and Charles Mears marriage announcement.

Child of Norbert George Haas and Irene Marie Mears

Lance George Haas+ b. 9 Dec 1947, d. 12 Oct 2012

Dale C. Slauson

M, b. 1907, d. 10 February 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1907	Dale C. Slauson was born in 1907 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	1931	He married Anna Doloras Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, in 1931.
Death	10 February 1985	Dale C. Slauson died on 10 February 1985 at Racine, Wisconsin.
Burial	after 10 February 1985	He was buried after 10 February 1985 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1907

Dale C. Slauson was born in 1907 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

1931

He married Anna Doloras Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, in 1931.

Death

10 February 1985

Dale C. Slauson died on 10 February 1985 at Racine, Wisconsin.

Burial

after 10 February 1985

He was buried after 10 February 1985 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

LeRoy Apker

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	14 August 1941	LeRoy Apker married Stella M. Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 14 August 1941 at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, Stella Mears and LeRoy Apker marriage announcement. Madison Capital Times August 15, 1941 - Stella Mears and LeRoy Apker marriage announcement

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

14 August 1941

LeRoy Apker married Stella M. Mears, daughter of Thomas Edward Mears and Stella Martha Mears, on 14 August 1941 at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, Stella Mears and LeRoy Apker marriage announcement.

Madison Capital Times August 15, 1941 - Stella Mears and LeRoy Apker marriage announcement