Edith Mae Larson

F, b. 31 August 1926, d. 7 October 2008
Father*John J. Larson b. Apr 1887, d. 6 Mar 1942
Mother*Ida L. Berg b. Nov 1890, d. 2 Jul 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 August 1947As of 10 August 1947,her married name was Pike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1926Edith Mae Larson was born on 31 August 1926 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John J. Larson and Ida L. Berg.
Marriage10 August 1947Edith Mae Larson married George William Pike on 10 August 1947.
Death7 October 2008Edith Mae Larson died on 7 October 2008 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, at age 82 Edith Mae (Larson) Pike obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 12 Oct 2008 - Edith Mae (Larson) Pike obituary

George William Pike

M, b. 10 October 1926, d. 8 May 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge William Pike was also known as G. W.
Name VariationGeorge William Pike was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 October 1926George William Pike was born on 10 October 1926 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.
Marriage10 August 1947He married Edith Mae Larson, daughter of John J. Larson and Ida L. Berg, on 10 August 1947.
Death8 May 2009George William Pike died on 8 May 2009 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, at age 82.

Douglas George Larson

M, b. 16 November 1949, d. 18 August 2020
Father*Clifford G. Larson b. 24 Nov 1919, d. 3 Jan 2015
Mother*K. Irene Keller b. 21 Feb 1919, d. 6 Apr 2004
Douglas George Larson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1949Douglas George Larson was born on 16 November 1949 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.
He was the son of Clifford G. Larson and K. Irene Keller.
Death18 August 2020Douglas George Larson died on 18 August 2020 at Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, at age 70 Douglas George Larson, age 70, of Yankton, South Dakota, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

A private family memorial service will be at 4:00 PM, on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Vicar Mary Hendricks Wilkens officiating. The service will be live streamed on Doug’s obituary page at www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com. Inurnment will be in the Vangen Lutheran Cemetery in Mission Hill, South Dakota with military honors performed by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 of Yankton and US Army National Guard Funeral Honors. A public gathering of family and friends is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, on Thursday, August 20, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton.

Pallbearers are all of his grandchildren.

Doug was born November 16, 1949 in Yankton, South Dakota to Clifford “Kip” and K. Irene (Keller) Larson. He graduated from Yankton High School in 1968 and held several track records for many years. He attended a semester at University of South Dakota in Vermillion and then joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Hawaii. After his discharge, he served a year and a half in the Army National Guard. On August 31, 1974, Doug married Valerie Stanage at Vangen Lutheran Church in Mission Hill. Doug first worked with his dad at Kips Inn and then started his own restaurant, The Dinner Bell. He operated the restaurant for eight years from 1979 to 1987. Doug then worked at several area manufacturing companies until his retirement at age 57. He was a member of Vangen Lutheran Church and National Rifle Association. He enjoyed target shooting and was a member of the Utica Shooting Range. Doug loved playing pool and played in many leagues and several state and national tournaments. He also loved playing golf, baseball and softball. Doug enjoyed travelling but his favorite part might have been planning the trip. He enjoyed music and attended many concerts. He was a trivia buff and loved watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Doug was an excellent cook and was always there to help answer his children’s cooking questions. Actually, he was always willing to give advice and tips on about anything. He was fiercely independent and deeply adored his family, especially his grandchildren.

Doug is survived by his wife, Val Larson of Yankton; four children: Matt Larson, Adam (Chelsea) Larson, Abby (Jon) Sprecher, and Sara (Cole) Blom, all of Yankton; 11 grandchildren: Cody, Conner and Dakota Larson, Carl, Marley and Vivi Larson, Vera, Emery and Daisy Sprecher, and Emelia and Harlan Blom; two brothers: Richard (Pati) Larson of Yankton and Roger Larson of Indio, CA; one sister, Karen Larson of Greeley, CO; and many nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his parents.

Alice Regina Steckelberg

F, b. 8 June 1927, d. 6 August 1994
Father*Martin Henry Steckelberg b. 29 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jan 1971
Mother*Meta E. Gade b. 10 Nov 1899, d. 21 Jul 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 August 1982As of 6 August 1982,her married name was Peterson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 June 1927Alice Regina Steckelberg was born on 8 June 1927 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Martin Henry Steckelberg and Meta E. Gade.
Baptism31 July 1927Alice Regina Steckelberg was baptized on 31 July 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage6 August 1982She married George W. Peterson on 6 August 1982.
Death6 August 1994Alice Regina Steckelberg died on 6 August 1994 at age 67.

Edna Gertrude Muchow

F, b. 6 March 1929, d. before 2002
Father*Gustav Adolph Muchow b. 21 Feb 1882, d. 22 Jun 1960
Mother*Frieda D. Schulenberg b. c 1888, d. 10 Mar 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 October 1954As of 23 October 1954,her married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 March 1929Edna Gertrude Muchow was born on 6 March 1929 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Gustav Adolph Muchow and Frieda D. Schulenberg.
Baptism28 April 1929Edna Gertrude Muchow was baptized on 28 April 1929 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage23 October 1954She married Erwin Otto Meyer, son of Karl Frederick William Meyer and Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth Lutterman, on 23 October 1954.
Deathbefore 2002Edna Gertrude Muchow died before 2002.

Child of Edna Gertrude Muchow and Erwin Otto Meyer

Herman W. Schuette

M, b. 1889, d. 1968
Father*Frederich Johann Schuette b. 14 Apr 1860, d. 30 Apr 1944
Mother*Elizabeth Katharine Burmester b. 24 Sep 1862, d. 20 Nov 1939
Herman Schuette-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1889Herman W. Schuette was born in 1889 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederich Johann Schuette and Elizabeth Katharine Burmester.
Marriage29 September 1915Herman W. Schuette married Ella Hinrichs, daughter of Fritz J. Hinrichs and Maria Gade, on 29 September 1915 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage of Herman W Schuette and Ella Hinrichs - 29 Sep 1915 - St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Death1968Herman W. Schuette died in 1968.
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Elizabeth (Burmester) and Frederich John Schuette with son Herman Schuette and daughter Verona Schuette.
Elizabeth (Burmester) and Frederich John Schuette with son Herman Schuette and daughter Verona Schuette-Colorized
Elizabeth (Burmester) and Frederich John Schuette with son Herman Schuette and daughter Verona Schuette

Ella Hinrichs

F, b. circa 1893
Father*Fritz J. Hinrichs
Mother*Maria Gade
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 September 1915As of 29 September 1915,her married name was Schuette.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1893Ella Hinrichs was born circa 1893 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Fritz J. Hinrichs and Maria Gade.
Marriage29 September 1915Ella Hinrichs married Herman W. Schuette, son of Frederich Johann Schuette and Elizabeth Katharine Burmester, on 29 September 1915 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage of Herman W Schuette and Ella Hinrichs - 29 Sep 1915 - St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

George Henry Schultz

M, b. 17 February 1888, d. 26 August 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Henry Schultz was also known as Georg Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1888George Henry Schultz was born on 17 February 1888 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage24 January 1923He married Erma Grotelueschen, daughter of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow, on 24 January 1923 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death26 August 1929George Henry Schultz died on 26 August 1929 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 41.
Burial28 August 1929He was buried on 28 August 1929 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Elsie Behn

F, b. circa 1898, d. after 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 February 1923As of 11 February 1923,her married name was Schuette.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Elsie Behn was born circa 1898 at Wisconsin.
Marriage11 February 1923She married Walter Schuette, son of Jurgen Heinrich Wilhelm Schuette and Dorothea Mueller, on 11 February 1923 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1991Elsie Behn died after 1991.

Children of Elsie Behn and Walter Schuette

Minnie Schwanz

F, b. circa 1910
Father*William F. Schwanz b. 1869, d. 1949
Mother*Auguste Kroch b. 1884, d. 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMinnie Schwanz was also known as Schwarz.
Married Name19 October 1927As of 19 October 1927,her married name was Westedt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Minnie Schwanz was born circa 1910 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William F. Schwanz and Auguste Kroch.
Marriage19 October 1927Minnie Schwanz married Edgar Westedt, son of Henry Johann Westedt and Anna Muchow, on 19 October 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, sisters marrying brothers; double wedding with his brother Edgar.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 21 Oct 1927 - sisters marrying brothers - double wedding of Martha and Minne Schwanz to Albert and Edgar Westedt

Martha Schwanz

F, b. 1908, d. 10 August 1966
Father*William F. Schwanz b. 1869, d. 1949
Mother*Auguste Kroch b. 1884, d. 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMartha Schwanz was also known as Schwarz.
Name VariationMartha Schwanz was also known as Schwantz.
Married Name19 October 1927As of 19 October 1927,her married name was Westedt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1908Martha Schwanz was born in 1908 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William F. Schwanz and Auguste Kroch.
Marriage19 October 1927Martha Schwanz married Albert Westedt, son of Henry Johann Westedt and Anna Muchow, on 19 October 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, sisters marrying brothers; double wedding with his brother Edgar.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 21 Oct 1927 - sisters marrying brothers - double wedding of Martha and Minne Schwanz to Albert and Edgar Westedt
Death10 August 1966Martha Schwanz died on 10 August 1966.

Child of Martha Schwanz and Albert Westedt

William F. Schwanz

M, b. 1869, d. 1949
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam F. Schwanz was also known as W. F.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam F. Schwanz married Auguste Kroch.
Birth1869William F. Schwanz was born in 1869.
Death1949He died in 1949.

Children of William F. Schwanz and Auguste Kroch

Auguste Kroch

F, b. 1884, d. 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schwanz.
Married NameHer married name was Schwarz.
Name VariationAuguste Kroch was also known as Augusta.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAuguste Kroch married William F. Schwanz.
Birth1884Auguste Kroch was born in 1884.
Death1955She died in 1955.

Children of Auguste Kroch and William F. Schwanz

Marie Schulte

F, b. 10 March 1907, d. 16 December 1975
Father*Ed Schulte
Mother*Minnie E. Krohn b. Nov 1878, d. a 1910
Marie Schulte 1924 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Schulte was also known as Minnie.
Married Name19 November 1927As of 19 November 1927,her married name was Kruse.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1907Marie Schulte was born on 10 March 1907 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ed Schulte and Minnie E. Krohn.
Marriage19 November 1927Marie Schulte married Edwin Kruse, son of Frederich Christian Kruse and Anna Hasz, on 19 November 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death16 December 1975Marie Schulte died on 16 December 1975 at age 68.
DateLocationDescription
1924Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMarie Schulte graduated in 1924 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Marie Schulte and Edwin Kruse

Ed Schulte

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEd Schulte married Minnie E. Krohn, daughter of Jacob Krohn and Margretha Struck.

Child of Ed Schulte and Minnie E. Krohn

Meta Schwanz

F, b. 8 January 1912, d. 19 March 1986
Father*William F. Schwanz b. 1869, d. 1949
Mother*Auguste Kroch b. 1884, d. 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMeta Schwanz was also known as Schwarz.
Married Name30 September 1931As of 30 September 1931,her married name was Gudenschwager.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 January 1912Meta Schwanz was born on 8 January 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William F. Schwanz and Auguste Kroch.
Marriage30 September 1931Meta Schwanz married Ernest Gudenschwager on 30 September 1931 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death19 March 1986Meta Schwanz died on 19 March 1986 at age 74.

Child of Meta Schwanz and Ernest Gudenschwager

Ernest Gudenschwager

M, b. circa 1896
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1896Ernest Gudenschwager was born circa 1896 at Wisconsin.
Marriage30 September 1931He married Meta Schwanz, daughter of William F. Schwanz and Auguste Kroch, on 30 September 1931 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Ernest Gudenschwager and Meta Schwanz

Howard F. Wilson

M, b. circa 1909
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Howard F. Wilson was born circa 1909 at Wisconsin.
Marriage22 February 1933He married Violet Geneva Dorow, daughter of Fredrick Charles Dorow and Minna L. Gluth, on 22 February 1933 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Leona Zimmerman

F, b. circa 1913
Leona Zimmerman 1929 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 August 1935As of 25 August 1935,her married name was Klipp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Leona Zimmerman was born circa 1913 at Wisconsin.
Marriage25 August 1935She married Ewald Klipp, son of Henry John George Klipp and Mary Klitzke, on 25 August 1935 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
1929Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLeona Zimmerman graduated in 1929 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

(?) Finch

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Finch married Matilda Mittlesteadt, daughter of Ferdinand John Heinrich Mittlesteadt and Wilhelmine Ziech.

Sophia Buhr

F, b. November 1858, d. 11 April 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gade.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSophia Buhr married Henry Gade.
BirthNovember 1858Sophia Buhr was born in November 1858 at Hanover, Germany.
Death11 April 1923She died on 11 April 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 64.
Burial14 April 1923She was buried on 14 April 1923 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Sophia Buhr and Henry Gade

Henry Gade

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Gade married Sophia Buhr.

Children of Henry Gade and Sophia Buhr

William Gade

M
Father*Henry Gade
Mother*Sophia Buhr b. Nov 1858, d. 11 Apr 1923
Life EventDateDescription
William Gade was the son of Henry Gade and Sophia Buhr.

Adolph Ludwig Wilhelm Gade

M, b. 29 September 1887, d. 27 March 1938
Father*Henry Gade
Mother*Sophia Buhr b. Nov 1858, d. 11 Apr 1923
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAdolph Ludwig Wilhelm Gade married Elsa Ida Schroeder, daughter of Henry Peter Schroeder and Emma Dorothea Schulenberg.
Birth29 September 1887Adolph Ludwig Wilhelm Gade was born on 29 September 1887 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Gade and Sophia Buhr.
Death27 March 1938Adolph Ludwig Wilhelm Gade died on 27 March 1938 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 50.
Burialafter 27 March 1938He was buried after 27 March 1938 at Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Frederick Gade

M
Father*Henry Gade
Mother*Sophia Buhr b. Nov 1858, d. 11 Apr 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Frederick Gade was the son of Henry Gade and Sophia Buhr.

(?) Reinecke

M

Children of (?) Reinecke

Henry Reinecke

M, d. after 1933
Father*(?) Reinecke
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Reinecke was also known as Reineke.
Life EventDateDescription
Henry Reinecke was the son of (?) Reinecke.
Deathafter 1933Henry Reinecke died after 1933.

Gerald Arlen Parkhurst

M, b. 16 March 1934, d. 20 May 1934
Father*Harvey Durwood Parkhurst b. 8 Mar 1908, d. 18 Jan 1981
Mother*Buelah Olive Laschinski b. 17 Mar 1916, d. 21 Feb 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 March 1934Gerald Arlen Parkhurst was born on 16 March 1934 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harvey Durwood Parkhurst and Buelah Olive Laschinski.
Death20 May 1934Gerald Arlen Parkhurst died on 20 May 1934 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, age 2 months, 4 days.
Burial22 May 1934He was buried on 22 May 1934 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Herman Klagos

M, b. April 1866
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1866Herman Klagos was born in April 1866 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1888He married Emma Sanders circa 1888.

Children of Herman Klagos and Emma Sanders

Emma Sanders

F, b. September 1868
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEmma Sanders was also known as Saunders.
Married Namecirca 1888As of circa 1888,her married name was Klagos.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1868Emma Sanders was born in September 1868 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1888She married Herman Klagos circa 1888.
DateLocationDescription
1900Emma Sanders had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Emma Sanders and Herman Klagos

Irvin Klagos

M, b. 20 May 1906
Father*Herman Klagos b. Apr 1866
Mother*Emma Sanders b. Sep 1868
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIrvin Klagos was also known as Erwin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 May 1906Irvin Klagos was born on 20 May 1906 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman Klagos and Emma Sanders.

Callie Klagos

F, b. February 1890
Father*Herman Klagos b. Apr 1866
Mother*Emma Sanders b. Sep 1868
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1907As of circa 1907,her married name was Sorge.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1890Callie Klagos was born in February 1890 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman Klagos and Emma Sanders.
Marriagecirca 1907Callie Klagos married Walter Sorge circa 1907.

Walter Klagos

M, b. circa 1902, d. 19 August 1905
Father*Herman Klagos b. Apr 1866
Mother*Emma Sanders b. Sep 1868
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1902Walter Klagos was born circa 1902 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman Klagos and Emma Sanders.
Death19 August 1905Walter Klagos died on 19 August 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Walter Sorge

M, b. circa 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1884Walter Sorge was born circa 1884 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1907He married Callie Klagos, daughter of Herman Klagos and Emma Sanders, circa 1907.

Bernice Douglas

F, b. circa 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 December 1936As of 22 December 1936,her married name was Mittlesteadt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Bernice Douglas was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
Marriage22 December 1936She married Oscar Mittlesteadt, son of Charles Mittlesteadt and Minnie (?), on 22 December 1936 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.