Marian LaVonn Seibert

F, b. 11 December 1920, d. 26 January 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiest.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarian LaVonn Seibert married Cyril Louis Wiest, son of Christian Francis Wiest and Agnes Mary Groom.
Birth11 December 1920Marian LaVonn Seibert was born on 11 December 1920.
Death26 January 1985She died on 26 January 1985 at age 64.

Vernon A. Brink

M, b. 25 May 1940, d. 16 August 2020
Father*Willard A. Brink b. 8 Nov 1916, d. Mar 1972
Mother*Leila Agnes Rupp b. 19 Aug 1917, d. 4 Nov 2019
Vernon A Brink
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1940Vernon A. Brink was born on 25 May 1940.
He was the son of Willard A. Brink and Leila Agnes Rupp.
Marriage17 June 1961Vernon A. Brink married Helen Mary Weber on 17 June 1961.
Death16 August 2020Vernon A. Brink died on 16 August 2020 at age 80 Vernon A. Brink, 80, of Leadmine, WI passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21st at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Benton, WI with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery in Benton, WI. Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI and on Friday, August 21st from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family. Due to COVID-19, all attendees are requested to wear a face mask and social distancing rules are to be followed.

Vernon was born on May 25, 1940 to Willard & Leila (Rupp) Brink in Cuba City, WI. He married Helen M. Weber on June 17, 1961. He worked beside his dad when they hauled milk by the can and worked in the local mines. Vernon was very proud of his 38.5 year relationship employed at Truck Country in Shullsburg, WI & Dubuque, IA and all the customers and friends he served. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Benton Saddle Club and Lafayette County Mounted Patrol. Vernon enjoyed dancing, an avid Wisconsin Badgers & Green Bay Packers fan, great sense of humor (he was a jokester) and after riding horses for many years, he switched to riding around in his Ranger. But most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family and friends; especially with his grandkids and great grandkids that he adored. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Vernon is survived by his 2 children: Carla Brink and Dale (Lorelei Ganshert) Brink of both of Leadmine, WI; special friend, Carol Bennett of Shullsburg, WI; 7 grandchildren: Steve Brink, Stephanie (Ryan) Kern, Shelby (Nick) Doyle, Shane, Sarah (Jeremy), Scott & Spencer Fink; 4 great grandchildren: Connor & Krew Doyle, Barrett Kern & Leila Richardson; 2 sisters: Marie (Ron) Wonders of Belleville, WI and Phyllis (Charles) Berning of Menominee, IL; a brother, Kenneth (Danette) Brink of Benton, WI; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David (May 12, 1970) and a daughter, Ronda (December 14, 1979), Helen Brink (August 14, 2008) and his beloved horse, Bandit (Spring 2020).

Children of Vernon A. Brink and Helen Mary Weber

Helen Mary Weber

F, b. 29 September 1943, d. 14 August 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 June 1961As of 17 June 1961,her married name was Brink.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1943Helen Mary Weber was born on 29 September 1943.
Marriage17 June 1961She married Vernon A. Brink, son of Willard A. Brink and Leila Agnes Rupp, on 17 June 1961.
Death14 August 2008Helen Mary Weber died on 14 August 2008 at age 64 Helen M. Brink, 64, of Benton, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, surrounded by her family, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Benton, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from * to 7 p.m. today, at Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Benton, where a parish wake service will be at 3 p.m.

She was born on Sept. 29, 1943, in Cuba City, daughter of Walter J. and Catherine (Banfield) Weber. She married Vernon Brink on June 17, 1961.

Helen worked in food service for most of her life.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She made many doilies, afghans and comforters. She enjoyed spending time out on the farm and with friends, and was an avid supporter of the Benton Zephyrs. Helen loved gardening, cooking and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren. They were her life.

Surviving are a daughter, Carla (Kevin) Fink, of Cuba City; a son, Dale (Kay) Brink, of Benton; her mother, Catherine Weber, of Cuba City; four sisters, Catherine (Jim) Cruse, of Janesville, Mary (Ralph) Bedard, of Ghernt, N.Y., Alyce (Doug) Sutter, of Luxemburg, Wis., and Doris (Mike) Alt, of Platteville; six brothers, Joe Weber, of Benton, Jim (Kathy) Weber, of Hazel Green, Charles (Betty) Weber, of Cuba City, Tom (Terry) Weber, of New Berlin, Pa., Dennis Weber, of Cuba City, and Walt (Shelley) Weber, of Shullsburg; seven grandchildren, Steve and Stephanie Brink, Shelby, Shane, Sarah, Scott and Spencer Fink; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter; a son, David, on May 12, 1970; and a daughter, Ronda, on Dec. 14, 1979.

Children of Helen Mary Weber and Vernon A. Brink

Shirley Carole Watters

F, b. 11 November 1935, d. 12 January 2022
Father*Jerry G. Watters b. 1913, d. 1961
Mother*Olive Marguerite Knapp b. 15 Apr 1910, d. 1989
Shirley Carole Watters 1953
Mrs Ambrose F Rupp (Shirley Watters) 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 August 1953As of 1 August 1953,her married name was Rupp.
Married Name2 April 1971As of 2 April 1971,her married name was Forrester.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1935Shirley Carole Watters was born on 11 November 1935 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jerry G. Watters and Olive Marguerite Knapp.
Death12 January 2022Shirley Carole Watters died on 12 January 2022 at age 86 Shirley Carole Forrester, 86, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on January 12, 2022. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in her final days, all of whom love her so dearly. Shirley was born November 11, 1935, in McGregor, Iowa.

As a 50-year resident of Las Vegas, Shirley was a retired Operator Supervisor at Centel Phone Company and had six children. Shirley enjoyed drawing and painting, cooking and baking, family history research, and learning new crafts. She was happiest when she was spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. Additionally, Shirley nourished her relationship with God throughout her entire life and was always proud of her religious beliefs.

Shirley is survived by her children Deborah Mueller (Eugene) of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, Rhonda Shafor (Mark) of Flagstaff, Arizona, Lisa Jersey (Ronald) of Henderson, Nevada, Jamie Empey (Richard) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and two children: Michael J. Rupp and Lori L. Forrester.

Children of Shirley Carole Watters

Teresa Lynn Watters

F, b. 19 February 1961, d. 22 September 2020
Father*Carleton Lee Watters b. 4 Oct 1931, d. 26 Jun 1994
Mother*Edna Agnes Rupp b. 17 Aug 1932, d. 22 Jun 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jochimsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1961Teresa Lynn Watters was born on 19 February 1961 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Carleton Lee Watters and Edna Agnes Rupp.
Death22 September 2020Teresa Lynn Watters died on 22 September 2020 at Iowa at age 59 Teresa L. Jochimsen, 59, of Swale- dale, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2020, at the Open Bible Church, 509 S 17th St, Clear Lake, IA. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sun- day, September 27, 2020, at the Open Bible Church. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery in Swaledale. Memorials can be directed to the Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Teresa Lynn Jochimsen was born on February 19, 1961 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carleton and Edna Watters. She married Gary Jochimsen on October 28, 1995 in Clear Lake, Iowa. Teresa enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, more specifically her two precious grandsons. In her free time, Teresa enjoyed cooking, baking and always laughing with her two daughters, Kelsey and Gina. Teresa is survived by husband:Gary Jochimsen; daughters: Kelsey (Jesse) Millang and Gina (Bobbie) Slavens; brothers: Daniel (Bernie) Watters, David Wat- ters and Steve (Brenda) Watters; grandsons: Knox and Jax; and several cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carleton and Edna Watters; sister-in-law: Deb Watters and father-in-law: Ralph Jochimsen. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home &a Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Jerry G. Watters

M, b. 1913, d. 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJerry G. Watters was also known as J. G.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1913Jerry G. Watters was born in 1913.
Marriage1 May 1937He married Olive Marguerite Knapp on 1 May 1937 at Monona, Iowa.
Death1961Jerry G. Watters died in 1961.

Children of Jerry G. Watters and Olive Marguerite Knapp

Olive Marguerite Knapp

F, b. 15 April 1910, d. 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1931As of before 1931,her married name was Voelz.
Married Name1 May 1937As of 1 May 1937,her married name was Watters.
Married Name5 October 1985As of 5 October 1985,her married name was Look.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1910Olive Marguerite Knapp was born on 15 April 1910 at Mendon, Clayton, Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1931She married (?) Voelz before 1931.
Marriage1 May 1937Olive Marguerite Knapp married Jerry G. Watters on 1 May 1937 at Monona, Iowa.
Marriage5 October 1985Olive Marguerite Knapp married Robert William Look on 5 October 1985 at Dane, Wisconsin.
Death1989Olive Marguerite Knapp died in 1989.

Children of Olive Marguerite Knapp and Jerry G. Watters

Theresa M. Lange

F, b. 31 March 1891, d. June 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Puls.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTheresa M. Lange married Clement A. Puls.
Birth31 March 1891Theresa M. Lange was born on 31 March 1891.
DeathJune 1950She died in June 1950 at age 59.

Children of Theresa M. Lange and Clement A. Puls

Roman Bernard Puls

M, b. 18 March 1918, d. 16 May 1995
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1918Roman Bernard Puls was born on 18 March 1918 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death16 May 1995Roman Bernard Puls died on 16 May 1995 at age 77.

Sister Alphonsa Puls

F, b. 2 August 1926, d. 10 June 1999
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Alphonsa Puls was also known as Sister Mary Alphonsa OSF.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1926Sister Alphonsa Puls was born on 2 August 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death10 June 1999Sister Alphonsa Puls died on 10 June 1999 at age 72.

Quinta Mary Puls

F, b. 5 June 1915, d. 1 July 2004
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jestice.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageQuinta Mary Puls married Vincent Jestice.
Birth5 June 1915Quinta Mary Puls was born on 5 June 1915 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death1 July 2004Quinta Mary Puls died on 1 July 2004 at age 89.

Vincent Jestice

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVincent Jestice married Quinta Mary Puls, daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

Constance Puls

F, b. 10 February 1931, d. 23 October 2006
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kutsch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageConstance Puls married Charles Kutsch.
Birth10 February 1931Constance Puls was born on 10 February 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death23 October 2006Constance Puls died on 23 October 2006 at age 75.

Charles Kutsch

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Kutsch married Constance Puls, daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

Elma Mary Puls

F, b. 18 November 1919, d. October 1994
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Skemp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElma Mary Puls married Robert Skemp.
Birth18 November 1919Elma Mary Puls was born on 18 November 1919 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
DeathOctober 1994Elma Mary Puls died in October 1994 at age 74.

Robert Skemp

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Skemp married Elma Mary Puls, daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

Edmund Puls

M, b. circa 1911, d. April 1964
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdmund Puls married Grethel (?)
Birthcirca 1911Edmund Puls was born circa 1911.
He was the son of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
DeathApril 1964Edmund Puls died in April 1964.

Grethel (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Puls.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGrethel (?) married Edmund Puls, son of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

Leota Puls

F
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Frick.
Life EventDateDescription
Leota Puls was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
MarriageLeota Puls married Joseph Frick.

Joseph Frick

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Frick married Leota Puls, daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

Sister Mary Sarton Puls OSF

F
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Sister Mary Sarton Puls OSF was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.

John Schneider

M, b. 25 December 1874, d. 14 August 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1874John Schneider was born on 25 December 1874 at Germany.
Marriage28 February 1908He married Mary A. Meoska, daughter of Theodore Meoska and Katherine Rupp, on 28 February 1908 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death14 August 1960John Schneider died on 14 August 1960 at Pipestone, Minnesota, at age 85.

Children of John Schneider and Mary A. Meoska

Lawrence Esser

M, b. circa 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Lawrence Esser was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1939He married Marie Magdalene Glassmaker, daughter of Peter Glassmaker and Catherine Veronica Stelpflug, before 1939.

Arnold Ley

M, b. circa 1910
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Arnold Ley was born circa 1910 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1929He married Rocelia Glassmaker, daughter of Peter Glassmaker and Catherine Veronica Stelpflug, circa 1929.

Clifford E. Wamsley

M, b. circa 1904
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Clifford E. Wamsley was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1925He married Hilda Glasmacher, daughter of Peter Glassmaker and Catherine Veronica Stelpflug, circa 1925.

Nicholas J. LoPresto

M, b. 5 April 1914, d. 23 December 1979
Father*Santo LoPresto b. 2 Jan 1884, d. 1954
Mother*Nicholina (?) b. 1890, d. 1928
Charts
Peter Frede Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNicholas J. LoPresto was also known as Lo Presto.
Name VariationNicholas J. LoPresto was also known as Nick J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1914Nicholas J. LoPresto was born on 5 April 1914 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Santo LoPresto and Nicholina (?)
Engagementcirca 1942Nicholas J. LoPresto and Edna Meta Friede were engaged circa 1942; Edna Friede and Nicholas LoPresto engagement announcement; either didn't get married, or got annulled or divorced before 1945.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 1, 1942 - Edna Friede and Nicholas LoPresto engagement announcement
Marriage2 June 1956Nicholas J. LoPresto married Dorothy Lawrence on 2 June 1956.
Death23 December 1979Nicholas J. LoPresto died on 23 December 1979 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 65 MADISON — Nick J. LoPresto, age 65, of 5830 Russell Rd., died on Sunday, December 23, 1979, at a local hospital. He was born on April 5, 1914, in Madison. He was a retired bartender from Josie's. Mr. LoPresto was a veteran of WW II, a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, and the American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife, the former Dorothy Lawrence; two daughters, Debbie & Nicki, both of Madison; one son, Dennis of Madison; two brothers, Joseph of Madison, and Reverend James of Houston, Texas, and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Schiro, Mrs. Josephine White, and Mrs. Rose Busse, all of Madison. Funeral services will be at ST MARIA GORETTI CHURCH, 5405 Fled Ave., at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 27. Reverend James LoPresto will officiate with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Wisconsin State Journal, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1979.

(?) Forschen

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1937(?) Forschen married Dora B. McIntire, daughter of Joseph Ervin McIntire and Mary Elizabeth Pellar, before 1937.
Divorcebefore 1940(?) Forschen and Dora B. McIntire were divorced before 1940.

Child of (?) Forschen and Dora B. McIntire