Sophia Bergman

F, d. after 2006
Father*Henry Bergman
Mother*Anna Doro
Life EventDateDescription
Sophia Bergman was the daughter of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.
Deathafter 2006Sophia Bergman died after 2006.

Mary Bergman

F, d. after 2006
Father*Henry Bergman
Mother*Anna Doro
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Flohr.
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Bergman was the daughter of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.
MarriageMary Bergman married (?) Flohr.
Deathafter 2006Mary Bergman died after 2006.

(?) Flohr

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Flohr married Mary Bergman, daughter of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.

George Bergman

M, d. before 2006
Father*Henry Bergman
Mother*Anna Doro
Life EventDateDescription
George Bergman was the son of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.
Deathbefore 2006George Bergman died before 2006.

Esther Bergman

F, d. before 2006
Father*Henry Bergman
Mother*Anna Doro
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gates.
Life EventDateDescription
Esther Bergman was the daughter of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.
MarriageEsther Bergman married (?) Gates.
Deathbefore 2006Esther Bergman died before 2006.

(?) Gates

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Gates married Esther Bergman, daughter of Henry Bergman and Anna Doro.

Dawn Elizabeth Horkan

F, d. before 2017
Father*Daniel Joseph Horkan b. 28 Jul 1935, d. 25 Dec 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Dawn Elizabeth Horkan was the daughter of Daniel Joseph Horkan.
Deathbefore 2017Dawn Elizabeth Horkan died before 2017.

Peter Volk

M, b. 1842, d. 1898
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Volk married Margaret Yoerg.
Birth1842Peter Volk was born in 1842 at Bavaria, Germany.
Death1898He died in 1898 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Peter Volk and Margaret Yoerg

Margaret Yoerg

F, b. 1843, d. 24 February 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Volk.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Yoerg married Peter Volk.
Birth1843Margaret Yoerg was born in 1843 at Bavaria, Germany.
Death24 February 1926She died on 24 February 1926 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Margaret Yoerg and Peter Volk

Casper Volk

M, b. 1871, d. 1936
Father*Peter Volk b. 1842, d. 1898
Mother*Margaret Yoerg b. 1843, d. 24 Feb 1926
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCasper Volk married Katherine Betz.
Birth1871Casper Volk was born in 1871 at New York.
He was the son of Peter Volk and Margaret Yoerg.
Death1936Casper Volk died in 1936 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz

Katherine Betz

F, b. 1870, d. 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Volk.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatherine Betz married Casper Volk, son of Peter Volk and Margaret Yoerg.
Birth1870Katherine Betz was born in 1870 at Germany.
Death1941She died in 1941.

Children of Katherine Betz and Casper Volk

Marie Volk

F, b. circa 1901, d. May 1948
Father*Casper Volk b. 1871, d. 1936
Mother*Katherine Betz b. 1870, d. 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Volk was also known as Regina Marie.
Name VariationMarie Volk was also known as Sister M. Ortrude BVM.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1901Marie Volk was born circa 1901 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz.
DeathMay 1948Marie Volk died in May 1948 Sister M Ortrude (Marie Volk) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 24, 1948 - Sister M Ortrude (Marie Volk) obituary

Michael Volk

M, b. circa 1904
Father*Casper Volk b. 1871, d. 1936
Mother*Katherine Betz b. 1870, d. 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Michael Volk was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz.

Dorothea Marie Volk

F, b. 1 May 1899, d. 8 June 1989
Father*Casper Volk b. 1871, d. 1936
Mother*Katherine Betz b. 1870, d. 1941
Mrs John Xavier Ederer (Dorothea Volk) - 11 Nov 1924-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Marie Volk was also known as Dorothy.
Name VariationDorothea Marie Volk was also known as Dora Marie.
Married Name11 November 1924As of 11 November 1924,her married name was Ederer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1899Dorothea Marie Volk was born on 1 May 1899 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz.
Marriage11 November 1924Dorothea Marie Volk married John Xavier Ederer on 11 November 1924 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait.
Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait - 11 Nov 1924-Colorized
Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait - 11 Nov 1924
Death8 June 1989Dorothea Marie Volk died on 8 June 1989 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 90.

John Xavier Ederer

M
John Xavier Ederer - 11 Nov 1924-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage11 November 1924John Xavier Ederer married Dorothea Marie Volk, daughter of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz, on 11 November 1924 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait.
Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait - 11 Nov 1924-Colorized
Dorothea Volk and John Xavier Ederer wedding portrait - 11 Nov 1924

Clarissa Volk

F, b. circa 1906
Father*Casper Volk b. 1871, d. 1936
Mother*Katherine Betz b. 1870, d. 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Clarissa Volk was born circa 1906 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Casper Volk and Katherine Betz.

Milton C. Aron

M, b. 1905, d. 13 September 1985
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMilton C. Aron married Leona C. Ederer, daughter of Joseph Ederer and Margareth Paulus.
Birth1905Milton C. Aron was born in 1905.
Death13 September 1985He died on 13 September 1985 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Milton C Aron obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 15, 1985 - Milton C Aron obituary

Child of Milton C. Aron and Leona C. Ederer

Clarence Kruse

M, d. after 1975
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClarence Kruse married Anna Ederer, daughter of Joseph Ederer and Margareth Paulus.
Deathafter 1975Clarence Kruse died after 1975.

Gerald William Ederer

M, b. 31 July 1938, d. 14 June 1988
Father*Raymond William Ederer b. 18 Mar 1913, d. Jun 1987
Mother*Loraine Caroline Driefke b. 11 Aug 1918, d. 28 May 2008
Jerry Ederer 1956 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald William Ederer was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 July 1938Gerald William Ederer was born on 31 July 1938 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Raymond William Ederer and Loraine Caroline Driefke.
Marriagebefore 1966Gerald William Ederer married Helene M. Beck, daughter of Andrew J. Beck and Mary K. Hausner, before 1966.
Divorcebefore 1974Gerald William Ederer and Helene M. Beck were divorced before 1974.
Death14 June 1988Gerald William Ederer died on 14 June 1988 at age 49 Gerald W Ederer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 16, 1988 - Gerald W Ederer obituary
DateLocationDescription
1956Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinGerald William Ederer graduated in 1956 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Gerald William Ederer and Helene M. Beck

Dawn W. Ederer

F, b. 7 November 1966, d. 3 August 1994
Father*Gerald William Ederer b. 31 Jul 1938, d. 14 Jun 1988
Mother*Helene M. Beck b. 19 Oct 1938, d. 16 Oct 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1966Dawn W. Ederer was born on 7 November 1966.
She was the daughter of Gerald William Ederer and Helene M. Beck.
Death3 August 1994Dawn W. Ederer died on 3 August 1994 at age 27 Dawn W Ederer obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 6, 1994 - Dawn W Ederer obituary

Loraine Caroline Driefke

F, b. 11 August 1918, d. 28 May 2008
Father*Gustav Dreifke d. b 1967
Mother*Caroline (?) d. a 1967
Loraine Dreifke 1936 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Loraine Dreifke 1936 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 March 1936As of 18 March 1936,her married name was Ederer.
Married Namebefore 1967As of before 1967,her married name was Stolte.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1918Loraine Caroline Driefke was born on 11 August 1918 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Gustav Dreifke and Caroline (?)
Marriage18 March 1936Loraine Caroline Driefke married Raymond William Ederer on 18 March 1936 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Loraine Dreifke and Raymond Ederer marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 25, 1936 - Loraine Dreifke and Raymond Ederer marriage announcement
Divorcebefore 1967Loraine Caroline Driefke and Raymond William Ederer were divorced before 1967.
Marriagebefore 1967Loraine Caroline Driefke married Reinhart E. Stolte before 1967 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death28 May 2008Loraine Caroline Driefke died on 28 May 2008 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 89.
DateLocationDescription
1936Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLoraine Caroline Driefke graduated in 1936 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Loraine Caroline Driefke and Raymond William Ederer

Raymond William Ederer

M, b. 18 March 1913, d. June 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond William Ederer was also known as William.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1913Raymond William Ederer was born on 18 March 1913.
Marriage18 March 1936He married Loraine Caroline Driefke, daughter of Gustav Dreifke and Caroline (?), on 18 March 1936 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Loraine Dreifke and Raymond Ederer marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 25, 1936 - Loraine Dreifke and Raymond Ederer marriage announcement
Divorcebefore 1967Raymond William Ederer and Loraine Caroline Driefke were divorced before 1967.
DeathJune 1987Raymond William Ederer died in June 1987 at age 74.

Children of Raymond William Ederer and Loraine Caroline Driefke

Reinhart E. Stolte

M, b. 28 February 1903, d. 11 January 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1903Reinhart E. Stolte was born on 28 February 1903 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1967He married Loraine Caroline Driefke, daughter of Gustav Dreifke and Caroline (?), before 1967 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death11 January 1978Reinhart E. Stolte died on 11 January 1978 at age 74.

Carol L. Ederer

F, b. 23 May 1944, d. 13 February 2022
Father*Raymond William Ederer b. 18 Mar 1913, d. Jun 1987
Mother*Loraine Caroline Driefke b. 11 Aug 1918, d. 28 May 2008
Step-fatherReinhart E. Stolte b. 28 Feb 1903, d. 11 Jan 1978
Carol Ederer 1962 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarol L. Ederer was also known as Stolte surname of step-father.
Married Name7 July 1962As of 7 July 1962,her married name was Mears.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1944Carol L. Ederer was born on 23 May 1944 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Raymond William Ederer and Loraine Caroline Driefke.
Death13 February 2022Carol L. Ederer died on 13 February 2022 at age 77 Carol L. Mears, age 77, of Reedsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 23, 1944, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Ray Ederer and Lorraine Stolte. Carol married the love of her life, Andrew R. “Duke” Mears on July 7, 1962, in Reedsburg, WI. This marriage was blessed with five children. Carol and Duke renewed their vows, surrounded by family and friends, on February 7, 2022.

Carol was a Dispatcher for the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department for 20 years, retiring in 2008. She is a lifelong member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg where she taught Sunday School for several years. She enjoyed attending ‘Becoming An Outdoor Woman’ events, ‘Strong Woman’ and yoga class. For several years, she was a water aerobics instructor at the Voyageur Inn, Reedsburg. She enjoyed hiking, traveling, fishing (Muskie especially) and anything that brought her outdoors. Above all, she loved the time she spent with her family and her dog, Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Andy Mears; daughter, Cindy Mears; and brother, Jerry Ederer.

Carol is survived by her husband, Andrew “Duke” of LaValle; children, Ron (Billie) Mears of Elroy, Jeff Mears (Quinn Hause) of Baraboo, and Debbie Mears; daughter-in-law, Pam Mears of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Ryan (Katie) Mears, Rebecca (Kevin) Stefanski, Tasha (Jake) Kluender, Mason (Kiley) Mears, Colton Mears, Jeffrey Mears, Jr, Kristen Smith Farber (Heath Farber), Cindy Bell (Casey Jacobson), Johnathan Bell, Amanda (Caleb) Herrin, Becky (Howie) Althiser, Jerry (Amber) Horkan; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Aiden, Karsin, Finnley, Malachi, Wesley, Allis, Creedence, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Andrea, Dane and Kendall; brother, James Ederer of DeForest; sister, Lorie Bittner of Portage; special people, Kay and Snook; several nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Carol L. Mears will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, with Pastor Beth Voigt officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
DateLocationDescription
1962Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinCarol L. Ederer graduated in 1962 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Carol L. Ederer

Richard Bittner

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Vera Nachreiner

F, b. 10 January 1933, d. 27 January 2024
Father*John Nachreiner b. 3 Apr 1897, d. Jun 1979
Mother*Agnes Theresa Pulvermacher b. 29 Apr 1910, d. 26 Jan 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 August 1953As of 22 August 1953,her married name was Feiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 January 1933Vera Nachreiner was born on 10 January 1933.
She was the daughter of John Nachreiner and Agnes Theresa Pulvermacher.
Marriage22 August 1953Vera Nachreiner married John R. Feiner, son of Rudolph Joseph Feiner and Mary A. Ederer, on 22 August 1953.
Death27 January 2024Vera Nachreiner died on 27 January 2024 at age 91 Vera A. Feiner, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Vera was born on January 10, 1933, the daughter of Jack and Agnes (Pulvermacher) Nachreiner. She was united in marriage to John R. Feiner on August 22, 1953.

Vera was employed by Oscar Mayer and retired from Springs Window Fashions.

She enjoyed time spent with her family, gardening, keeping a meticulous house and pristine yard and the occasional trip to Ho-Chunk for the penny machines.

She is survived by her three children, Nancy (Ben) Katzman, Diane (Joe) Borkowski and Dale (Kim) Feiner: six grandchildren, Alyssa Kovash, Stephanie Ballweg, Matthew Katzman, Sarah Brosman, Anna Borkowski and Nicole Feiner; nine great-grandchildren with another on the way and her brothers Pat and Tom.

She was preceded in death by husband, John, siblings Fritz and Lester Nachreiner and Irma Ruhland and great granddaughter, Ellie Kovash.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, WI.

A private catholic mass and burial will be held at a later date.

Loretta Koehl

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 April 1947As of 12 April 1947,her married name was Feiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 April 1947Loretta Koehl married Raymond Francis Feiner, son of Rudolph Joseph Feiner and Mary A. Ederer, on 12 April 1947.

Bernadine Koehl

F, d. after 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Feiner.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBernadine Koehl married Lawrence Feiner, son of Rudolph Joseph Feiner and Mary A. Ederer.
Deathafter 1990Bernadine Koehl died after 1990.

Child of Bernadine Koehl and Lawrence Feiner

Bill Lewis

M, d. after 1990
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBill Lewis married Ellen Bruhn, daughter of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Bill Lewis died after 1990.

Lendell Horne

M, d. after 1990
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLendell Horne married Hazel M. Bruhn, daughter of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Lendell Horne died after 1990.

Ken McGraw

M, d. after 1990
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKen McGraw married Ella M. Bruhn, daughter of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Ken McGraw died after 1990.

Mildred (?)

F, d. after 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bruhn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMildred (?) married Charles J. Bruhn Jr., son of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Mildred (?) died after 1990.

(?) Harrington

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Harrington married Hazel Gundlach, daughter of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.

(?) Griffeth

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Griffeth married Louisa Gundlach, daughter of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.

Rudolph M. Leidig

M, b. 30 January 1862, d. 21 September 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRudolph M. Leidig was also known as Rudolpf.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRudolph M. Leidig married Anna Marie Kaufman.
Birth30 January 1862Rudolph M. Leidig was born on 30 January 1862 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death21 September 1941He died on 21 September 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 79.

Children of Rudolph M. Leidig and Anna Marie Kaufman

Anna Marie Kaufman

F, b. 12 November 1869, d. 23 June 1955
Anna Leidig 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Leidig.
Name VariationAnna Marie Kaufman was also known as Annie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Marie Kaufman married Rudolph M. Leidig.
Birth12 November 1869Anna Marie Kaufman was born on 12 November 1869 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death23 June 1955She died on 23 June 1955 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 85.
DateLocationDescription
19 October 1944On 19 October 1944 4 generations portrait of Anna Leidig, Mrs Carl Baier, Mrs William Ballweg, Crescentia Collette Ballweg.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 Oct 1944 - 4 generations - Anna Leidig, Mrs Carl Baier, Mrs William Ballweg, Crescentia Collette Ballweg

Children of Anna Marie Kaufman and Rudolph M. Leidig

Raymond Rothacker

M, b. 1 February 1914, d. 18 March 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 February 1914Raymond Rothacker was born on 1 February 1914 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1979He married Mildred Schlag before 1979.
Marriage27 April 1979Raymond Rothacker married Vernus Ann Leidig, daughter of Rudolph M. Leidig and Anna Marie Kaufman, on 27 April 1979.
Death18 March 1990Raymond Rothacker died on 18 March 1990 at age 76 Raymond J Rothacker obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 20, 1990 - Raymond J Rothacker obituary