Bernard Charles Leibfried

M, b. 13 December 1928, d. 29 February 2004
Father*John Bernard Leibfried b. 15 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1956
Mother*Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel b. 24 Mar 1892, d. Mar 1947
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBernard Charles Leibfried married Margaret Runde, daughter of Arnold Henry Runde and Eveline Theresa Wiegman.
Birth13 December 1928Bernard Charles Leibfried was born on 13 December 1928 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.
Death29 February 2004Bernard Charles Leibfried died on 29 February 2004 at age 75.

Mary Ellen Leibfried

F, b. circa 1918, d. 12 March 1978
Father*John Bernard Leibfried b. 15 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1956
Mother*Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel b. 24 Mar 1892, d. Mar 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 March 1940As of 26 March 1940,her married name was Elskamp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Mary Ellen Leibfried was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.
Marriage26 March 1940Mary Ellen Leibfried married Joseph W. Elskamp on 26 March 1940 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death12 March 1978Mary Ellen Leibfried died on 12 March 1978.

Joseph W. Elskamp

M, b. 18 January 1914, d. 5 December 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1914Joseph W. Elskamp was born on 18 January 1914 at Wisconsin.
Marriage26 March 1940He married Mary Ellen Leibfried, daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel, on 26 March 1940 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death5 December 2007Joseph W. Elskamp died on 5 December 2007 at age 93 Joseph W. Elskamp, 93, of Potosi, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.

Services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends are welcome after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The Martin Funeral Home, Potosi, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Elskamp was employed at the former Dubuque Packing Co. for 30 years. He also farmed for many years in rural Potosi.

He was born on Jan. 18, 1914, in Potosi Township, son of Cornelius and Esther (Morehouse) Elskamp.

He married Mary Ellen Leibfried on March 26, 1940; she preceded him in death on March 12, 1978. They were married for 38 years, and together they raised 10 children. He then married Jean Irwin on Nov. 24, 1979; she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1992. He later married Dolores Dressler on Jan. 15, 1994; she preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 2005.

Joe enjoyed woodworking and was always tinkering with something on the farm.

Surviving are eight children, Richard (Jane) Elskamp and Arlene (Tom) Breiner, both of Dubuque, Doris (Donnie) Udelhofen, of Potosi, David (Marilyn) Elskamp, of Sacramento, Calif., William (Janie) Elskamp, of Abilene, Texas, Dan (Rhonda) Elskamp, of Davenport, Iowa, Joann (Pat) Koeller, of Lancaster, and Juanita (Loren) Hilkin, of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law, Judy Elskamp, of Potosi; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; several stepchildren; many stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Katheryn Harris, of Minocqua; a sister-in-law, Hannah Elskamp; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He also was preceded in death by two sons, John, on Nov. 3, 1986, and Donald, on March 19, 2005; his parents; three brothers, Mahlon, Edward and Bernard; a sister, Dolores Kaiser; and two grandsons, Kyle Udelhofen and Donald Elskamp Jr.

Inez Hildegard Leibfried

F, b. 25 January 1923, d. 1 December 2002
Father*John Bernard Leibfried b. 15 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1956
Mother*Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel b. 24 Mar 1892, d. Mar 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJanuary 1943As of January 1943,her married name was Ehlers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1923Inez Hildegard Leibfried was born on 25 January 1923 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.
MarriageJanuary 1943Inez Hildegard Leibfried married Robert Ehlers in January 1943 Inez Liebfried and Robert Ehlers marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 11, 1943 - Inez Liebfried and Robert Ehlers marriage announcement
Death1 December 2002Inez Hildegard Leibfried died on 1 December 2002 at age 79.

Child of Inez Hildegard Leibfried and Robert Ehlers

Robert Ehlers

M, b. before 1925, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1925Robert Ehlers was born before 1925.
MarriageJanuary 1943He married Inez Hildegard Leibfried, daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel, in January 1943 Inez Liebfried and Robert Ehlers marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 11, 1943 - Inez Liebfried and Robert Ehlers marriage announcement
Death1992Robert Ehlers died in 1992.

Child of Robert Ehlers and Inez Hildegard Leibfried

Velma Leibfried

F, b. 26 November 1931, d. 11 July 2009
Father*John Bernard Leibfried b. 15 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1956
Mother*Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel b. 24 Mar 1892, d. Mar 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 February 1950As of 14 February 1950,her married name was Kruser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1931Velma Leibfried was born on 26 November 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.
Marriage14 February 1950Velma Leibfried married Edward F. Kruser on 14 February 1950 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death11 July 2009Velma Leibfried died on 11 July 2009 at age 77 Velma C. Kruser, age 77, of Potosi, found eternal peace on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at her home where she had made so many precious memories.

Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with the Reverend Bernard Rott officiating. Her final resting place was at St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. Friends called from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi where there was a parish prayer service at 4:00 p.m.

She was born on November 26, 1931 in Paris Township, daughter of John and Rose (Hufnagel) Leibfried. On February 14, 1950, she married her valentine, Edward F. Kruser at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson.

Velmas life was centered around her family. Many days you could find her in her kitchen baking cookies or playing games with the kids. On those rare occasions when there were no kids around, Velma enjoyed her quiet time reading Harlequin romance novels. She was also the family genealogist and spent much time creating and then continually updating family history books.

She was a lifetime member of St. Andrew-Thomas Parish, active in the Altar Society and volunteering at funeral dinners.

Surviving are her husband of nearly 60 years, Eddie, Potosi; four sons: Dale (Teresa), Joe (Patti), Jeff (JoAnn) all of Potosi and Dennis (Marla), Cassville; six daughters: Deanne, LaCrosse, Shirley (Dan) Heger, Pewaukee, Lois (Rod) Molyneau, Houston, TX, Beth (Jason) Brinkman, Potosi, Jill (Jeff) Miller, Waverly, GA and Aimee (Steve) Lochowitz, Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Frances Kieler, Cuba City and Ann Langkamp, West Lafayette, IN; her godmother, Aunt Vernetta Hohnecker, Dubuque, IA; grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Tom, Lance, Clint, Tess, Cassidy, Betsy, Megan, Paige, Jared, Jarika, Justina, Jenna, Maddi, Bailey, Chloe, Zachary, Alison, Samantha, Dakota, Audrie, Jeffrey and Sammie; great-grandchildren: Chloe, Cullen, Sydney, Maizey, Zalia, Mia, Evan, Logan and Braydon.

Velma will now be reunited with her son, Ed Jr; her parents, John and Mary Leibfried; her brothers, James, Louis, Bernard; and sisters, Mary, Inez and Doris.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Andrew-Thomas Parish and Potosi Rescue Squad.
DateLocationDescription
February 1975In February 1975 25th wedding anniversary of Edward and Velma (Leibfried) Kruser.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 16, 1975 - 25th wedding anniversary of Edward and Velma (Leibfried) Kruser

Edward F. Kruser

M, b. before 1932
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1932Edward F. Kruser was born before 1932.
Marriage14 February 1950He married Velma Leibfried, daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel, on 14 February 1950 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
February 1975In February 1975 25th wedding anniversary of Edward and Velma (Leibfried) Kruser.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 16, 1975 - 25th wedding anniversary of Edward and Velma (Leibfried) Kruser

Doris Marie Leibfried

F, b. 25 May 1933, d. 3 November 2007
Father*John Bernard Leibfried b. 15 Jun 1891, d. Dec 1956
Mother*Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel b. 24 Mar 1892, d. Mar 1947
Doris Marie (Leibfried) Runde 2007
Doris M (Leibfried) Runde 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 June 1952As of 28 June 1952,her married name was Runde.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1933Doris Marie Leibfried was born on 25 May 1933 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.
Marriage28 June 1952Doris Marie Leibfried married Emmett J. Runde on 28 June 1952.
Death3 November 2007Doris Marie Leibfried died on 3 November 2007 at age 74 Doris M (Leibfried) Runde obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 5, 2007 - Doris M (Leibfried) Runde obituary

Emmett J. Runde

M, b. 27 July 1926, d. 26 September 2023
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 July 1926Emmett J. Runde was born on 27 July 1926.
Marriage28 June 1952He married Doris Marie Leibfried, daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel, on 28 June 1952.
Death26 September 2023Emmett J. Runde died on 26 September 2023 at age 97 Emmett J. “Smokey” Runde, 97, of Galena, Illinois, formerly of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the presence of his family at the Midwest Medical Center Nursing Home in Galena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, with Rev. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there will be a Parish Scripture Wake Service at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Smokey was born on July 27, 1926, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Martin and Mary (Cullen) Runde. He was united in marriage to Doris Leibfried on June 28, 1952, in Tennyson, Wisconsin, and they were happily married for 55 years. Doris preceded him in death in 2007. He married Doris Vondran in 2011 and resided in Galena, Illinois.

Smokey graduated from Cuba City High School in 1944 and farmed until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing and spending time with family and friends. He was a devout Catholic who regularly attended Sunday Mass.

Smokey is survived by his wife, Doris of Galena; sons, Jack (Carol) and Bob (Julie) of Belmont, Ed (Pam) and Kevin (Nicki) of Cuba City, Gary (Anne) of Portland, OR, Fred (Kristy) and Don (Stephanie) of Mount Horeb, and Louis (Heidi) of Janesville; daughters, Lynn (John Keating) of Stoughton, Patti (Tim) O’Hearn and Carol (Ron) Sam of McFarland; 34 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Also, a sister, Mert Blankenheim; sister-in-law, Shirley Runde; brother-in-law, Ed Kruser; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Doris; granddaughter, Hannah Runde; brothers, Jim, Rev. Ray, and Gene; sister, Del Budden; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Calvin Roy Kieler

M, b. 23 September 1963, d. 5 January 2015
Father*Harvey Francis Kieler b. 25 Jul 1932, d. 20 Sep 1997
Mother*Mary C. Adam b. 21 Sep 1933, d. 4 Dec 2020
Calvin Roy Kieler
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1963Calvin Roy Kieler was born on 23 September 1963 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harvey Francis Kieler and Mary C. Adam.
Death5 January 2015Calvin Roy Kieler died on 5 January 2015 at age 51 KIELER , Wis. - Calvin R. Kieler, 51, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, Jan 9th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father Bernie Rott officiating. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, WI. Friends may call from 3pm - 7pm on Thurs. Jan 8th, at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI, and on Friday, Jan 9th, from 9:30am until time of service at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Kieler, WI.

Calvin was born on Sept. 23, 1963, to Harvey & Mary (Adam) Kieler in Cuba City, WI. He was a graduate of Cuba City High School. Calvin owned and operated Kieler Firewood; he was very passionate in everything he did. Calvin enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, going to auctions, playing cards and time spent with his family, especially nieces & nephews and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Calvin is survived by his mother, Mary, of Kieler , WI; fiancee, Maureen Knupp, of Cuba City, WI; 9 siblings: Steve (Wenegrace), of Cuba City, WI, Jeff, of Hazel Green, WI, Greg (Evie McCann), of Cuba City, WI, Neil (Charlene), of Dickeyville, WI, Julie (Dale) Salzmann, of Hazel Green WI, Pat, of Platteville, WI, Pam, of Dickeyville, WI, Becky (Dwight Miller), of Dickeyville, WI, and Kurt, of Cuba City, WI; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey, and grandparents, Charles & Josephine Kieler and Roy & Lucille Adam. In lieu of flowers, a Calvin R. Kieler Memorial Fund has been established.

Pamela M. Kieler

F, b. 22 April 1961, d. 21 October 2024
Father*Harvey Francis Kieler b. 25 Jul 1932, d. 20 Sep 1997
Mother*Mary C. Adam b. 21 Sep 1933, d. 4 Dec 2020
Pamela M Kieler
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1961Pamela M. Kieler was born on 22 April 1961 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harvey Francis Kieler and Mary C. Adam.
Death21 October 2024Pamela M. Kieler died on 21 October 2024 at age 63 Pamela M. Kieler, 63, of Dickeyville, WI passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory of Cuba City, WI., is serving the family.

Pamela was born on April 22, 1961 in Cuba City, WI to Harvey and Mary (Adam) Kieler. She attended Cuba City High School. She lived in Cuba City for 23 years and then moved to Dickeyville for the past 40 years. She loved craft making, sewing and walking her dog, Frosty. She enjoyed spending time with her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived her 8 siblings: by Steve (Wenegrace) Kieler of Cuba City, WI, Jeff Kieler of Lancaster, WI, Greg Kieler of Cuba City, WI, Neil (Charlene) Kieler of Dickeyville, WI, Julia (Dale) Salzman of Hazel Green, WI, Patricia Kieler of Platteville, WI, Rebecca (Marty Loso) Kieler of Dickeyville, WI & Kurt Kieler of Dickeyville, WI; an aunt, Darlene Adam of Milwaukee, WI; a special friend, Doug Hantelmann of Dickeyville, WI; along with many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Calvin, grandparents, Charles and Josephine Kieler and Roy and Lucille Adam.

Roy Adam

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRoy Adam married Lucille Hillary.

Child of Roy Adam and Lucille Hillary

Lucille Hillary

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Adam.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLucille Hillary married Roy Adam.

Child of Lucille Hillary and Roy Adam

Marion Louise Fay

F, b. 23 December 1917, d. 25 May 2014
Marion Louise (Fay) Kieler
Marion (Fay) Kieler
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarion Louise Fay was also known as Marian Louise.
Married Name7 October 1941As of 7 October 1941,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1917Marion Louise Fay was born on 23 December 1917 at Iowa.
Marriage7 October 1941She married Irvin L. Kieler, son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt, on 7 October 1941.
Death25 May 2014Marion Louise Fay died on 25 May 2014 at age 96 Marian Kieler, 96, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Stonehill Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Dwayne Thoman officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a wake service at 6 p.m..

On Dec. 23, 1917, on a farm between Sumner and Fredricksburg, Iowa, an early Christmas present was delivered to Helen (Gill) and Leslie Fay. Their firstborn child, Marian Louise Fay, entered the world. Marian spent her first five years on the farm enjoying the country life and helping feed the chickens, milk the cows and bring wood to the stove.

Marian graduated from Sumner High School in 1935. She wrote in her commencement memories that she would like to be a "leader in the business world." After graduating, Marian moved to Dubuque and lived at the Redstone while she attended Bayless Business College. She then became the first woman ever to be employed at the American Trust and Savings Bank, fulfilling her goal to be a leader in the business world.

Marian soon became attracted to Irvin Kieler for his good looks and fine character. She immediately set her sights on him, but commented that it was hard to get him to give up his bowling friends. On a trip to see her parents, Irv stopped along the highway and gave Marian a diamond, asking her to marry him.

On Oct. 7, 1941, Irv and Marian were married at St. Patrick's church. Marian and Irv had five children and raised their family while enjoying picnics at Eagle Point Park, nights of euchre, Thanksgivings with their cousins and trips to Grandma's house.

When visiting Grandma's house the grandchildren were always greeted at the door with a hug and kiss from Marian. She challenged them to games of Scrabble and took them to bingo and the market. Some of the best memories were what came out of her oven. Grandma made delicious gingersnap cookies, warm cinnamon raisin bread, homemade applesauce and made-from-scratch pies.

Marian gave back to the community as much as she did to her family. In 1973, she began working in the Registrar's Office at Loras College and worked there until 1983. She volunteered at Stonehill Care Center for years, as well as gave countless hours to Sacred Heart Parish. In fact, she was referred to at one time as "the Mother Teresa of Sacred Heart." Marian was a lay member of the Order of Secular Franciscans for 60 years, which was an honor to her.

Just as we have been nourished by the food Marian provided for us, each of us has been nourished through the gift of her life. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, Mom and Grandma! We will miss you!

Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Schumacher of Cedar Rapids; four sons, Thomas (Beverly) Kieler of Northborough, Mass., Michael (Rebecca) Kieler of Avon, Colo., David (Tatyana) Kieler , of Cedar Rapids and Steven (Jill) Kieler of St. Donatus; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Irv; a granddaughter, Sarah Kieler ; two sisters, Joyce and Jean; and two brothers, Don and Duane.
Cedar Rapids Gazette May 29, 2014 - Marion (Fay) Kieler obituary

Theresa Basim

F, d. March 1986
Theresa (Basim) Kieler 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheresa Basim was also known as Tess.
Name VariationTheresa Basim was also known as Teresa.
Married Name13 June 1970As of 13 June 1970,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage13 June 1970Theresa Basim married Ralph George Kieler, son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt, on 13 June 1970 at Bowie, Maryland.
Theresa (Basim) and Ralph Kieler 1970
DeathMarch 1986Theresa Basim died in March 1986.

Patricia Virginia Bonner

F, b. 27 October 1923, d. 7 January 2012
Patricia Virginia (Bonner) Kieler
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePatricia Virginia Bonner married Carl Joseph Kieler, son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Birth27 October 1923Patricia Virginia Bonner was born on 27 October 1923.
Death7 January 2012She died on 7 January 2012 at age 88 PATRICIA VIRGINIA KIELER
On Saturday, January 7, 2012 of Falls Church, Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Kieler; loving mother of Charles (Jennifer) Kieler, Mary (David) Borger, Margaret (Glenn) Rogers, Anne Cram, Joe (Dianna) Kieler and Richard (Shannon) Kieler. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. James Catholic Church, 103 N. Spring St., Falls Church, VA, 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Joseph Kohn

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Kohn married Ida Tobin.

Child of Joseph Kohn and Ida Tobin

Ida Tobin

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kohn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIda Tobin married Joseph Kohn.

Child of Ida Tobin and Joseph Kohn

Stella Molony

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Friederick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageStella Molony married John Friederick.

Child of Stella Molony and John Friederick