Keith H. Kieler

M, b. 1 March 1962, d. 9 August 1998
Father*Harold R. Kieler b. 29 Jan 1935, d. 14 May 2003
Mother*Pauline R. Friederick b. 21 Oct 1935, d. 23 Jan 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 March 1962Keith H. Kieler was born on 1 March 1962 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Harold R. Kieler and Pauline R. Friederick.
Death9 August 1998Keith H. Kieler died on 9 August 1998 at age 36 POTOSI, Wis. - Keith H. Kieler , 36, 4383 Oak Road, Potosi, formerly of Dickeyville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998, near Glen Haven.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, with the Rev. John Friederick and the Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 8 p.m.

Mr. Kieler owned and operated Kieler Painting and Repair, near Potosi.

He was born on March 1, 1962, in Dubuque, son of Harold and Pauline (Friederick) Kieler .

Keith loved hunting, fishing, boating and his horses.

Surviving are his parents, Harold and Pauline Kieler , of Dickeyville; a daughter, Adelei Jansen, of Kieler ; his paternal grandmother, Harriet Kieler , of Kieler ; three sisters, Pam (Rick) Laufenberg, of Littleton, Colo., Patty (Todd) Gordon, of Gurnee, Ill., and Peggy (David) Heisch, of Richmond, Va; a brother, Kim Kieler , of Little Neck, N.Y; and nieces and nephews.

Philip John Muller

M, b. 15 May 1892, d. August 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPhilip John Muller was also known as Phillip.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1892Philip John Muller was born on 15 May 1892 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage1920He married Elizabeth Holzer in 1920.
DeathAugust 1950Philip John Muller died in August 1950 at car collision, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 58 Phillip Muller death notice.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 Aug 1950 - Phillip Muller death notice

Children of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer

Elizabeth Holzer

F, b. 28 August 1901, d. January 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1920As of 1920,her married name was Muller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1901Elizabeth Holzer was born on 28 August 1901 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage1920She married Philip John Muller in 1920.
DeathJanuary 1981Elizabeth Holzer died in January 1981 at age 79.

Children of Elizabeth Holzer and Philip John Muller

Margaretta R. Muller

F, b. 16 January 1927, d. 30 March 2010
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Margaretta (Muller) Kieler
Margaretta (Muller) Kieler
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaretta R. Muller was also known as Gretta.
Married Name29 November 1944As of 29 November 1944,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1927Margaretta R. Muller was born on 16 January 1927 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Marriage29 November 1944Margaretta R. Muller married Francis E. Kieler, son of Lawrence Kieler and Mary Elizabeth Kunkel, on 29 November 1944 Margaretta Muller and Francis E Kieler wedding portrait.
Margaretta Muller and Francis E Kieler wedding portrait 29 Nov 1944
Death30 March 2010Margaretta R. Muller died on 30 March 2010 at age 83 KIELER , Wis. - Margaretta R. Kieler , 83, of Kieler , passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Kieler , with the Rev. Bernie Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 5, at Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Kieler , and after 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the parish. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Kieler , is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on Jan. 16, 1927, in Tennyson, daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. She married Francis Kieler on Nov. 29, 1944, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville.

Margaretta and Francis farmed for a number of years until her husband started Kieler Feed & Seed in Kieler . She belonged to the Council of Catholic Women and Southwest Wisconsin CEW. She sang in the choir for many years at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler .

Surviving are her husband, Francis Kieler ; three daughters, Janet (Leo) Friederick, of Cassville, Joan (Gary) Studier, of Rockford, Ill., and Bonnie (Pete) Maring, of Kieler ; two sons, Gary (Peggy) Kieler and Frank Kieler , both of Cuba City; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clifford (Marie) Muller, of Lancaster; seven sisters, Edna Gillen, of Dickeyville, Marcella (Martin) Kieler , Marion Welter, Viola Richard, Betty Jansen, all of Kieler , Isabel (Robert) Dare and Patty (Joe) Kaster, both of Janesville; and a sister-in-law, Claudia Muller, of Kieler .

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Elizabeth; three sisters, Freda Pluemer, May Kay Muller and Bernetta Hinderman; a brother, Irvin; four brothers-in-law, Floyd Gillen, Philbert Pluemer, Robert Richard and Jerry Jansen; and a granddaughter, Sarah Friederick.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 2, 2010 - Margaretta (Muller) Kieler obituary
Burialafter 30 March 2010She was buried after 30 March 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Clifford A. Muller

M, b. 3 October 1920, d. 21 August 2012
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Clifford A Muller
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1920Clifford A. Muller was born on 3 October 1920 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Marriage7 October 1941Clifford A. Muller married Marie Winkler on 7 October 1941.
Death21 August 2012Clifford A. Muller died on 21 August 2012 at age 91 Clifford A. Muller, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

He was born on Oct. 3, 1920, in Tennyson, the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. Clifford attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson. On Oct. 7, 1941, he was united in marriage to Marie Winkler at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson. Clifford served his country during World War II and the Normandy Invasion. He went in with the second wave at Omaha Beach. Clifford was honorably discharged in 1945 and was awarded a Good Conduct Ribbon, Purple Heart, American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, and a European Theater Ribbon with a bronze star. Clifford was employed with the Grant County Highway Department for 39 years as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church where he served as an usher, the Knights of Columbus, the William Pollock VFW Post No. 2344, DAV Chapter 40, and served as a board member for the housing authority at Sunrise Valley Apartments for 15 years. Clifford enjoyed woodworking, going on bus tours, gardening, fixing appliances for family and friends, playing cards at Zippy’s and family gatherings.

Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Marie Muller of Lancaster; their children, Carol Jean (Fred) Gensmer of Janesville, Thomas (Verna) Muller of Montgomery, Ill., and James (Donna) Muller of Stitzer; three grandchildren, Michael (Katie) Muller of Hanover Park, Ill., Shelly (Roger) Swenson of Oregon, and Phillip Gensmer of Janesville; four great-grandchildren; his sisters, Edna Gillen of Dickeyville, Marcie (Martin) Kieler, Viola (Robert) Necker, Marion Welter, Betty Jansen all of Kieler, Isabel (Robert) Dare, Patricia (Joe) Kaster all of Janesville; his sister-in-law, Clotilda Muller of Kieler; his brothers-in-law, Cecil Hinderman of Dickeyville, and Francis Kieler of Kieler; grandson-in-law, Brian Wheeler of Lee, Ill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Clifford was preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Irvin, Mary Kay Muller, Freda Pluemer, Bernetta Hinderman and Margaretta Kieler; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Muller and Cathy Wheeler; and his brothers-in-law, Philbert Pluemer, Jerry Jansen, Floyd Gillen and Robert Richard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may call on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services all at the church.

Marie Winkler

F, b. before 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 October 1941As of 7 October 1941,her married name was Muller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1923Marie Winkler was born before 1923.
Marriage7 October 1941She married Clifford A. Muller, son of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 7 October 1941.

Edna C. Muller

F, b. 3 December 1921, d. 6 November 2015
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 November 1941As of 22 November 1941,her married name was Gillen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 December 1921Edna C. Muller was born on 3 December 1921.
She was the daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Marriage22 November 1941Edna C. Muller married Floyd Gillen on 22 November 1941.
Death6 November 2015Edna C. Muller died on 6 November 2015 at age 93 Edna C. Gillen, 93, of Dickeyville, WI passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, WI.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI with Father Bernie Rott officiating. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Kieler, WI. Friends may call on 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday, November 10th at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, WI. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Edna was born on December 3, 1921 in Tennyson, WI, daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. She married Floyd "Cracker" Gillen Sr. on November 22, 1941 in Lancaster, WI. Together Edna and Floyd owned and operated the Sandy Hook Tavern for over 38 years and were members of the Tavern League. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, WI, she enjoyed euchre, bowling, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and an avid supporter of Wisconsin Badger Camp. She enjoyed her time spent with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Edna is survived by 2 sons: Floyd "Jug" (Pam) Gillen Jr. of Kieler, WI and John (Linda Miatke) Gillen of Dubuque, IA; 4 daughters: Carolyn "Sitsy" Koeller of Kieler, WI, Sandy (Clete) Jerrett of Lancaster, WI, Marlene "Beanie" (Terry) Droessler of Potosi, WI and Vicki (Fiance-Joe Kruser) Haverland of Hazel Green, WI; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; 6 sisters: Marcella (Martin) Kieler, Marion Welter, Viola (Bob) Necker, Betty Jansen, Isabel (Bob) Dare, Patricia (Joe) Kaster; 2 sisters-in-law: Marie Muller, Clotilda Muller; 2 brothers-in-law; Francis Kieler, Cecil Hinderman, along with nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd (March 17, 2007), a son-in-law, Larry Koeller and a grandson, Jason Gillen & Michael Koeller, brothers; Clifford and Irvin, sisters; Freda (Philbert) Pluemer, Margaretta Kieler, Bernetta Hinderman and Mary Kay Muller, brothers-in-law; Bob Richard and Jerry Jansen.

Floyd Gillen

M, d. 17 March 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 November 1941Floyd Gillen married Edna C. Muller, daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 22 November 1941.
Death17 March 2007Floyd Gillen died on 17 March 2007.

Harold J. Welter

M, b. 28 May 1929, d. 2 March 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1929Harold J. Welter was born on 28 May 1929.
Death2 March 2013He died on 2 March 2013 at age 83 Harold J. "Harry" Welter, 83, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away at 5:15 P/M, Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Luther Manor, Dubuque, IA. Due to impending weather conditions, the Mass of Christian Burial has been changed to 10:30 A/M, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at St. Joseph's Church, Sinsinawa, WI, … Friends may call from 3 P/M - 8 P/M, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, and from 9 A/M to 10 A/M, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, IL, where the parish rosary/scripture service will be said at 2:40 P/M, Wednesday. Harry was born on May 28, 1929, on the family farm in Jamestown Township, of Grant County, WI, the son of James A. and Catherine (Bauer) Welter. He married Marion Muller on June 21, 1951, at St. Joseph's Church, Sinsinawa, WI. Harry farmed and was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Sinsinawa, and the Dubuque Boat Club. He loved playing cards and was an avid euchre player, enjoyed fishing, traveling, and the many family gatherings, which usually included dining out. Surviving are his wife, Marion; their children, Connie (Dan) Harry, of Platteville, WI, Dan (Ann) Welter, of Hazel Green, WI, Gary (Julie) Welter, of Dubuque, IA, Peggy (Joe) Lattner, of Bankston, IA, Joe (Becky) Welter, of Platteville, WI, Cheryl (Ric) Bertling, of Dubuque, IA, Jim (Dawn) Welter, of Hazel Green, WI, Gail Bertling, of Cuba City, WI, Roger Welter and Harold D. (Nikki) Welter, both of Dubuque, IA; 29 Grandchildren; and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sharon; by two sisters, Lillian Roth and Rita Hendricks; and a brother, Joe Welter.

Jerry Jansen

M, d. before 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2010Jerry Jansen died before 2010.

Robert Dare

M

Joe Kaster

M

May Kay Muller

F, b. 17 January 1940, d. 12 May 1956
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMay Kay Muller was also known as Kathryn.
Name VariationMay Kay Muller was also known as Catherine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1940May Kay Muller was born on 17 January 1940 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Death12 May 1956May Kay Muller died on 12 May 1956 at age 16.

Bernetta Muller

F, b. 1935, d. 15 March 2001
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 May 1954As of 5 May 1954,her married name was Hinderman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1935Bernetta Muller was born in 1935.
She was the daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Marriage5 May 1954Bernetta Muller married Cecil W. Hinderman, son of Edward J. Hinderman and Katherine Droessler, on 5 May 1954.
Death15 March 2001Bernetta Muller died on 15 March 2001.

Cecil W. Hinderman

M, b. 7 July 1934, d. 13 January 2017
Father*Edward J. Hinderman b. 1 Aug 1897, d. 19 Mar 1974
Mother*Katherine Droessler b. Aug 1889, d. 31 Oct 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 July 1934Cecil W. Hinderman was born on 7 July 1934.
He was the son of Edward J. Hinderman and Katherine Droessler.
Marriage5 May 1954Cecil W. Hinderman married Bernetta Muller, daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 5 May 1954.
Death13 January 2017Cecil W. Hinderman died on 13 January 2017 at age 82 Cecil W. Hinderman, 82, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at Southwest Health Center Hospital in Platteville. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 1:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home before the service.

Cecil was born on July 7, 1934, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Katherine (Droessler) Hinderman. He married Bernetta Muller on May 5, 1954, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2001.

Cecil farmed and worked at Kunkel's DeLaval and Mississippi Valley Forest Products until his retirement in 2003. He worked part time at Carquest until his full retirement. Cecil loved going to Katina's for coffee in the morning and Gooch's Greenhouse, Sunset Lanes and Daniel's Lounge for socializing with the guys. In his younger years he and Bernetta enjoyed fishing, square dancing and playing cards in two different card clubs. He was a charter member of the Dickeyville Lions Club.

Survivors include his daughters, Lori (David) Schuchart, of Cuba City, Linda (Mike) Kress, of Potosi; his sons, Doug (Connie) Hinderman, of Dubuque, and Gary (Lisa) Hinderman, of Platteville; twelve grandchildren; many extended grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a grandson, Bradley Schuchart; his brothers, Dennis, Roland, and Edward Hinderman, and Robert Timmerman Sr; an infant sister, Vera; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Irvin John Muller

M, b. 22 May 1925, d. 22 March 1998
Father*Philip John Muller b. 15 May 1892, d. Aug 1950
Mother*Elizabeth Holzer b. 28 Aug 1901, d. Jan 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1925Irvin John Muller was born on 22 May 1925.
He was the son of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer.
Marriage7 May 1947Irvin John Muller married Clotilda M. Averkamp, daughter of Frank X. Averkamp and Kathryn M. Schroeder, on 7 May 1947.
Death22 March 1998Irvin John Muller died on 22 March 1998 at age 72.

Violet Elizabeth Sarazin

F, b. 16 January 1920, d. 18 December 2012
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 May 1940As of 16 May 1940,her married name was Haberkorn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1920Violet Elizabeth Sarazin was born on 16 January 1920 at Iowa.
Marriage16 May 1940She married Wiliam Philip Haberkorn on 16 May 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death18 December 2012Violet Elizabeth Sarazin died on 18 December 2012 at Iowa at age 92.

Children of Violet Elizabeth Sarazin and Wiliam Philip Haberkorn

Wiliam Philip Haberkorn

M, b. 17 September 1917, d. 22 July 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1917Wiliam Philip Haberkorn was born on 17 September 1917.
Marriage16 May 1940He married Violet Elizabeth Sarazin on 16 May 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death22 July 1967Wiliam Philip Haberkorn died on 22 July 1967 at age 49.

Children of Wiliam Philip Haberkorn and Violet Elizabeth Sarazin

Janet Kieler

F, b. 20 May 1935, d. 3 October 1993
Father*Walter J. Kieler b. 1903, d. 23 Mar 1957
Mother*Agnes L. Mahoney b. 14 Jan 1906, d. 14 May 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 May 1935Janet Kieler was born on 20 May 1935 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Walter J. Kieler and Agnes L. Mahoney.
Death3 October 1993Janet Kieler died on 3 October 1993 at age 58.

Kevin E. Kieler

M, b. 27 January 1953, d. 21 October 1999
Father*Edward Charles Kieler b. 29 Nov 1923, d. 9 Feb 1981
Mother*Berniece Mary Abing b. 29 Nov 1929, d. 16 Apr 2018
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1953Kevin E. Kieler was born on 27 January 1953 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Edward Charles Kieler and Berniece Mary Abing.
Death21 October 1999Kevin E. Kieler died on 21 October 1999 at age 46 Kevin E. Kieler, 46, of Long Grove, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at Genesis Medical Center West Campus, Davenport, Iowa, due to injuries sustained in an accident in Long Grove.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler , Wis. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove, where there will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, Wis., where there will be a wake service at 7:30 p.m.

He worked at John Deere Davenport Works for 25 years.

He was born on Jan. 27, 1953, in Dubuque.

He was a graduate of Wahlert High School. He lived life to the fullest. His greatest love was his daughter and son. He was the type of person who would do anything for anybody. He enjoyed working on all types of John Deere tractors, and with his friends, he rebuilt many of them over the years. He was on the Planning and Zoning Board in Long Grove. He was an avid outdoorsman, and he loved to hunt and fish.

Surviving are his daughter, Rachel, of Long Grove; his son, Ben, of Long Grove; his mother, Berniece Kieler Kaiser, of Kieler ; a brother, Dwaine C. (Mary Rose) Kieler , of Oregon, Wis; three sisters, Mary Jo Kieler , of Brookfield, Wis., Sharon Kaiser, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Lori (Dave) Freese, of East Dubuque, Ill; two step-sisters, Joan (Matt) Kieler , of Hazel Green, Wis., and Mary Jo (Dave) Brant, of Kieler ; nine nieces and nephews; and 10 step-nieces and step-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Kieler .
Burialafter 21 October 1999He was buried after 21 October 1999 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.