Bernadine M. Brandt

F, b. 25 March 1939, d. 17 November 2006
Father*Arthur F. Brandt b. 1908, d. 1981
Mother*Bertha E. Fure b. 1913, d. 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ackley.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBernadine M. Brandt married (?) Ackley.
Birth25 March 1939Bernadine M. Brandt was born on 25 March 1939 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur F. Brandt and Bertha E. Fure.
Death17 November 2006Bernadine M. Brandt died on 17 November 2006 at age 67.

(?) Ackley

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ackley married Bernadine M. Brandt, daughter of Arthur F. Brandt and Bertha E. Fure.

Elizabeth Reuter

F, b. 20 February 1877, d. 1 June 1947
Father*Peter Joseph Reuter b. c 1853, d. 8 Jun 1926
Mother*Mary Ann Hesseling b. 23 May 1855, d. 16 Aug 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fure.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElizabeth Reuter married Anthony Fure.
Birth20 February 1877Elizabeth Reuter was born on 20 February 1877 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Peter Joseph Reuter and Mary Ann Hesseling.
Death1 June 1947Elizabeth Reuter died on 1 June 1947 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 70 Elizabeth (Reuter) Fure obituary.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 03 Jun 1947 - Elizabeth (Reuter) Fure obituary

Children of Elizabeth Reuter and Anthony Fure

Joanne (?)

F, b. 8 August 1944, d. 24 July 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Grosklaus.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1944Joanne (?) was born on 8 August 1944.
Death24 July 1996She died on 24 July 1996 at age 51.

Harley Victor Oleson

M, b. circa 1909, d. November 1960
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarley Victor Oleson married Ruth Ann Krueger, daughter of Herman Harry Frederick Krueger and Edna Florence Mears.
Birthcirca 1909Harley Victor Oleson was born circa 1909 at Wisconsin.
DeathNovember 1960He died in November 1960 at Wisconsin.

Carl Schanke

M, b. 3 April 1911, d. 22 March 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1911Carl Schanke was born on 3 April 1911 at Wisconsin.
Marriage8 November 1934He married Margie E. Bloss on 8 November 1934.
Death22 March 1973Carl Schanke died on 22 March 1973 at Wisconsin at age 61.

Children of Carl Schanke and Margie E. Bloss

Margie E. Bloss

F, b. 24 March 1916, d. 21 August 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 November 1934As of 8 November 1934,her married name was Schanke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1916Margie E. Bloss was born on 24 March 1916.
Marriage8 November 1934She married Carl Schanke on 8 November 1934.
Death21 August 1999Margie E. Bloss died on 21 August 1999 at Wisconsin at age 83.

Children of Margie E. Bloss and Carl Schanke

Arland Dean Schanke

M, b. 8 August 1937, d. 23 December 1956
Father*Carl Schanke b. 3 Apr 1911, d. 22 Mar 1973
Mother*Margie E. Bloss b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 21 Aug 1999
Arland Dean Schanke
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1937Arland Dean Schanke was born on 8 August 1937 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Carl Schanke and Margie E. Bloss.
Death23 December 1956Arland Dean Schanke died on 23 December 1956 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 19.

Darlene Schanke

F, b. 13 November 1938, d. 5 June 2018
Father*Carl Schanke b. 3 Apr 1911, d. 22 Mar 1973
Mother*Margie E. Bloss b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 21 Aug 1999
Darlene Schanke 1958 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bennett.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDarlene Schanke married Glenn Bennett.
Birth13 November 1938Darlene Schanke was born on 13 November 1938.
She was the daughter of Carl Schanke and Margie E. Bloss.
Death5 June 2018Darlene Schanke died on 5 June 2018 at age 79.
DateLocationDescription
1958Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDarlene Schanke graduated in 1958 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Glenn Bennett

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGlenn Bennett married Darlene Schanke, daughter of Carl Schanke and Margie E. Bloss.

Robert E. Burmester

M, b. 30 January 1941, d. 18 February 2014
Father*Christian A. Burmester b. 12 Sep 1902, d. 4 Dec 1971
Mother*Ruth Huntington Seymour b. 15 Apr 1907, d. 23 Dec 1995
Robert Burmester 1959 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1941Robert E. Burmester was born on 30 January 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Christian A. Burmester and Ruth Huntington Seymour.
Death18 February 2014Robert E. Burmester died on 18 February 2014 at Florida at age 73 Robert E. "Bob" Burmester, age 73 years 0 months 19 days, passed away on February 18, 2014, at Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, Florida, from complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Bob was born on January 30, 1941, on the family farm in the Dellona Township, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, to Ruth (Seymour) and Christian Burmester.
DateLocationDescription
1959Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinRobert E. Burmester graduated in 1959 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Neil Burmester

M, d. before 2014
Father*Christian A. Burmester b. 12 Sep 1902, d. 4 Dec 1971
Mother*Ruth Huntington Seymour b. 15 Apr 1907, d. 23 Dec 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Neil Burmester was the son of Christian A. Burmester and Ruth Huntington Seymour.
Deathbefore 2014Neil Burmester died before 2014.

Terry Lee Decot

M, b. 25 November 1941, d. 9 May 2013
Father*Lawrence William Decot b. 19 Jul 1918, d. 23 Nov 1990
Mother*Ruby Jean Dowd b. 5 Aug 1928, d. 19 Sep 2008
Terry Decot 1959 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 November 1941Terry Lee Decot was born on 25 November 1941 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lawrence William Decot and Ruby Jean Dowd.
Death9 May 2013Terry Lee Decot died on 9 May 2013 at age 71.
DateLocationDescription
1959Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinTerry Lee Decot graduated in 1959 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Richard J. Laukant

M, b. 12 March 1945, d. 20 May 2014
Father*Max George Laukant b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 26 Nov 1990
Mother*Goldie Martha Crown b. 19 Nov 1912, d. 19 Oct 1996
Richard Laukant 1963 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1945Richard J. Laukant was born on 12 March 1945 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Max George Laukant and Goldie Martha Crown.
Death20 May 2014Richard J. Laukant died on 20 May 2014 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 69 Richard J. Laukant, 69, of Reedsburg passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 12, 1945, in Reedsburg, the son of Max and Goldie (Crown) Laukant.
June 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Alice M. Astle at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Richard was a life-long farmer. He enjoyed flower gardening, fishing, hunting, being outdoors and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife, Alice of Reedsburg; children, Dennis (Michele) Laukant and David (Maggie) Laukant both of Reedsburg; grandchildren, C-C. Laukant, Amnesty Laukant, Josie Laukant, Ethan Laukant, Hunter Laukant, Maddox Laukant, Stormie Laukant, Skylar Laukant, T.J. Sullivan and Jordan Sullivan; sisters and brothers, Doris Langdon of Middleton, George Laukant of Sussex, Marvin (Janet) Laukant of Rock Springs, Betty (Lyle) Berfind of Wonewoc and Shirley (John) Johnson of Jackson, Mississippi; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael R. Laukant, June 15, 2013; and brothers, Howard and Max Laukant.

Services for Richard J. Laukant will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Farber Funeral Home, 2000 Viking Drive, Reedsburg, with Pastor Dianne Vielhuber officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Farber Funeral Home and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
DateLocationDescription
1963Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinRichard J. Laukant graduated in 1963 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Goldie Martha Crown

F, b. 19 November 1912, d. 19 October 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Laukant.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGoldie Martha Crown married Max George Laukant.
Birth19 November 1912Goldie Martha Crown was born on 19 November 1912 at Nebraska.
Death19 October 1996She died on 19 October 1996 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83.

Children of Goldie Martha Crown and Max George Laukant

Howard Laukant

M, d. before 2014
Father*Max George Laukant b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 26 Nov 1990
Mother*Goldie Martha Crown b. 19 Nov 1912, d. 19 Oct 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Howard Laukant was the son of Max George Laukant and Goldie Martha Crown.
Deathbefore 2014Howard Laukant died before 2014.

Max Frank Laukant

M, b. 19 December 1930, d. 14 April 1986
Father*Max George Laukant b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 26 Nov 1990
Mother*Goldie Martha Crown b. 19 Nov 1912, d. 19 Oct 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 December 1930Max Frank Laukant was born on 19 December 1930.
He was the son of Max George Laukant and Goldie Martha Crown.
Death14 April 1986Max Frank Laukant died on 14 April 1986 at age 55.

Dennis Clarence Bloedau Sr.

M, b. 23 September 1942, d. 1 August 2005
Father*Clarence R. Bloedau b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 4 Dec 1981
Mother*Remona Martha Elsa Steckelberg b. 27 May 1917, d. 23 Oct 1990
Dennis Bloedau 1960 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1942Dennis Clarence Bloedau Sr. was born on 23 September 1942 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clarence R. Bloedau and Remona Martha Elsa Steckelberg.
Death1 August 2005Dennis Clarence Bloedau Sr. died on 1 August 2005 at Texas at age 62.
DateLocationDescription
1960Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDennis Clarence Bloedau Sr. graduated in 1960 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

LeRoy McCluskey

M, b. 30 March 1942, d. 22 June 2015
Father*Raymond McCluskey b. 22 Jul 1909, d. Dec 1986
Mother*Ethel McCauley b. 1911, d. 1969
LeRoy McCluskey 1960 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 March 1942LeRoy McCluskey was born on 30 March 1942.
He was the son of Raymond McCluskey and Ethel McCauley.
Marriage14 December 1963LeRoy McCluskey married Constance Sue Smith on 14 December 1963.
Death22 June 2015LeRoy McCluskey died on 22 June 2015 at age 73.
DateLocationDescription
1960Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLeRoy McCluskey graduated in 1960 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Constance Sue Smith

F, b. 25 May 1940, d. 2 September 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationConstance Sue Smith was also known as Connie.
Married Name14 December 1963As of 14 December 1963,her married name was McCluskey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1940Constance Sue Smith was born on 25 May 1940.
Marriage14 December 1963She married LeRoy McCluskey, son of Raymond McCluskey and Ethel McCauley, on 14 December 1963.
Death2 September 2014Constance Sue Smith died on 2 September 2014 at age 74.

Elaine P. Smith

F, b. 18 June 1941, d. 21 April 1985
Elaine Smith 1960 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 October 1962As of 13 October 1962,her married name was Giese.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1941Elaine P. Smith was born on 18 June 1941.
Marriage13 October 1962She married Robert Giese, son of Arthur Herbert Giese and Evelyn M. Hineman, on 13 October 1962.
Death21 April 1985Elaine P. Smith died on 21 April 1985 at age 43.
DateLocationDescription
1960Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinElaine P. Smith graduated in 1960 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Charles Louis Austin

M, b. 6 September 1943, d. 16 November 1996
Father*Louis Edward Austin Jr. b. 22 Jul 1906, d. 23 Jan 1946
Mother*Alta Lina Dorow b. 3 Dec 1908, d. 30 Aug 1984
Charles Austin 1961 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Charles Austin 1961 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Louis Austin was also known as Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 September 1943Charles Louis Austin was born on 6 September 1943 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Louis Edward Austin Jr. and Alta Lina Dorow.
Death16 November 1996Charles Louis Austin died on 16 November 1996 at Illinois at age 53 Charles L. "Chuck" Austin, 53, of Polo, IL, and formerly of Reedsburg, WI, died Sat. Nov. 16, 1996 at the County General Hospital in Sterling. He was employed as a nursing home administrator for 20 years, most recently at Dixon Health Care in Dixon. He was born Sept. 6, 1943 in Ladysmith, WI to Louis and Alta (Mittlesteadt) Austin. He married Betty Luetkens on Sept. 14, 1968 in St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville, WI. He was a 1961 graduate of Webb High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was a member of the American Legion Post #83 in Polo and the Dixon Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Tina (Dave Bridegan) Austin of Loves Park and Tammy Austin of Polo.
DateLocationDescription
1961Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinCharles Louis Austin graduated in 1961 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Blanche Clara (?)

F, b. 6 April 1935, d. 1 January 2023
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Herritz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBlanche Clara (?) married Milton Reginald Herritz, son of William Albert Herritz and Erma Klukas.
Birth6 April 1935Blanche Clara (?) was born on 6 April 1935.
Death1 January 2023She died on 1 January 2023 at age 87.

Theodore J. Palmer

M, b. 5 November 1947, d. 3 January 2016
Father*George Palmer
Mother*Evelyn Amanda Collies b. 6 Oct 1919, d. 15 Mar 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1947Theodore J. Palmer was born on 5 November 1947.
He was the son of George Palmer and Evelyn Amanda Collies.
Death3 January 2016Theodore J. Palmer died on 3 January 2016 at age 68 Theodore James “Ted” Palmer, age 68, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016, at his home, with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 5, 1947, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of George W. and Evelyn A. (Collies) Palmer. Ted grew up in the rural Rock Springs area. He was a logger and a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed farming and working with his hands. Ted was a talented musician, playing the guitar and singing with his family in the Palmer Band throughout his life. He was an avid hunter and would always be found tending the family’s land. After the work was finished, he enjoyed an occasional four wheeler ride. Above all, Ted was a grandfather who adored his grandchildren. His family was very important to him. Ted also took great pride in caring for his other ‘grandchildren’, Amberly’s dogs and horses.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn; and brother, David Palmer.

He is survived by his son, Michael (Lacey) Fulk of Rock Springs;
Daughter, Amberly (Neal) Adelman of Reedsburg;
Grandchildren: Gavin, Garrett, Gunner, and Gretchen;
Former spouse, Tari Ott;
Brothers and sisters: George Palmer, Jr,
Eugene Palmer,
LaVonne (Fred) Gruenert,
Birdelle Schrank,
Darlene Hamilton,
Sidney (Sharon) Palmer,
Danny Palmer,
Janie (Mark) Palmer,
Beverly Palmer,
Willard Palmer; several nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Ted Palmer will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Farber Funeral Home with Deacon Tom Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Rock Springs. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Arline L. Zick

F, b. 20 March 1916, d. 25 April 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1939As of 1939,her married name was Piepenburg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 March 1916Arline L. Zick was born on 20 March 1916 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1939She married Harold William Piepenburg in 1939.
Death25 April 1991Arline L. Zick died on 25 April 1991 at Texas at age 75.

Child of Arline L. Zick and Harold William Piepenburg

Evan Vernon Ritzer

M, b. 6 October 1953, d. 23 February 2014
Father*Evan Albert Ritzer b. 1920, d. 1979
Mother*Vivian Nachtigal b. 1919, d. 1993
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1953Evan Vernon Ritzer was born on 6 October 1953.
He was the son of Evan Albert Ritzer and Vivian Nachtigal.
Death23 February 2014Evan Vernon Ritzer died on 23 February 2014 at age 60 Evan V. Ritzer, of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly at the age of age 60 years 4 months 17 days, on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1953, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Evan A. and Vivian M. (Nachtigal) Ritzer.

Evan graduated with honors from Webb High School, Reedsburg, in 1971.

He was a hard worker. He farmed most of his life and was employed at Land's End for more than ten years.

Evan was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Badgers. When his sons were young, Evan coached Little League. He traveled to most of their sporting events throughout their high school and college careers. He was a great father who cherished the time he spent with his boys.

He was preceded in death by his parents.