Vernon Spates

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Bernice R. Rose

F, b. 18 November 1921, d. 25 November 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gundlach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBernice R. Rose married Franklin John Gundlach, son of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.
Birth18 November 1921Bernice R. Rose was born on 18 November 1921.
Death25 November 1960She died on 25 November 1960 at age 39.

Child of Bernice R. Rose and Franklin John Gundlach

Peggy Pulvermacher

F, b. 7 January 1954, d. 26 October 2019
Father*Francis Adis Pulvermacher b. 24 Apr 1930, d. 8 Apr 2006
Mother*Jenell Harris
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 January 1954Peggy Pulvermacher was born on 7 January 1954.
She was the daughter of Francis Adis Pulvermacher and Jenell Harris.
Death26 October 2019Peggy Pulvermacher died on 26 October 2019 at age 65 Peggy J. Pulvermacher, age 65 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born on January 7, 1954 the daughter of Francis “Shorty” and Jenell (Harris) Pulvermacher. Survivors include many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis “Shorty” and Jenell Pulvermacher. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green. Rev. Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the Lone Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M.

Leo Anthony Schwarz

M, b. 11 October 1949, d. 11 October 2019
Father*Anthony Schwarz b. 13 Aug 1918, d. 25 Feb 2012
Mother*Mary Kay Greenheck b. 5 Mar 1924, d. 16 Mar 1999
Leo Schwarz 1967 senior portrait at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1949Leo Anthony Schwarz was born on 11 October 1949 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Anthony Schwarz and Mary Kay Greenheck.
Death11 October 2019Leo Anthony Schwarz died on 11 October 2019 at Wisconsin at age 70 Leo Anthony Schwarz, of Spring Green, received the gift of eternal peace from all his Agent Orange related health issues on Friday, October 11, 2019 on his 70th birthday with the love of his life of 48 years, Julie Wunnicke Schwarz and daughters Lynn White and Amber Lucey by his bedside at the Wm S. Middleton Veterans Hospital. Leo was a member of the Richland Center VFW Post. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, I.N.F.A.N.T. from 1969-1972 and arrived in Vietnam in 1971. After returning home in 1973 he joined his brother Mike, in partnership, along with their wives, Julie and Ileen, and operated the respectfully known Town & Country TV in Richland Center for the last 45 years and will be greatly missed. Leo was a respected and loved businessman in the Richland Center and surrounding areas. Leo’s grandchildren, Logan, Cole, Treyton, Brooklyn, and Beau White know their grandfather as a strong, loving, kind, gentle, supportive, family man. He loved his grandchildren dearly and they were his world. He was one of their biggest fans at all their sporting events and school activities, with Julie right by his side. Leo will have the best seat in the house now, with no health issues limiting him from his enjoyment of watching his grandchildren grow. Leo had a passion and love for hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors and has passed this love onto his grandchildren. He gave each of his grandchildren their first 4-wheeler ride and they would usually request a ride whenever they were at Grandma and Papa’s. There were many stories shared and told in hunting shacks and on car rides.
Leo was known as a strong, loving, gentle, kind father-in-law to Jeremy White and Terry Lucey, brother in-law- to Sheila Marmorstone , Evie Wunnicke and their families. Leo has been thought by some of his siblings to be the glue of their family of 11 surviving siblings; Mike (Ileen), Mary Dailey, Joe (Jackie), Kathy (Norm) Hicks, John and Laurie Robinson, Dan (Deb), Theresa (Glen) Bauer, Sue (Gary) Johnson, Bob, Vern (Lori), Vince (Donna). Many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Leo was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Mary Kay Schwarz, mother & father-in-law, Jim and Sally Wunnicke, brothers-in-law Thomas Wunnicke, Raymond Marmorstone, and Gary Dailey and a nephew Brain Hicks. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center. Rev. Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the St. Kilian’s Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley where military honors will be provided by the Local Veterans Military Memorial Honors Unit. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Stafford Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
DateLocationDescription
1967River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Anthony Schwarz graduated in 1967 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Gerald C. Meyer

M, d. 3 May 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald C. Meyer was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage5 June 1960Gerald C. Meyer married Margaret Ann Wastlick, daughter of Gordon Marshall Wastlick and Mildred Irene Moore, on 5 June 1960.
Death3 May 1999Gerald C. Meyer died on 3 May 1999.

Leonard Moore

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 December 2000Leonard Moore married Margaret Ann Wastlick, daughter of Gordon Marshall Wastlick and Mildred Irene Moore, on 24 December 2000.

Lorraine Macke

F, b. 15 March 1923, d. 25 December 2022
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 March 1943As of 18 March 1943,her married name was Riechers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1923Lorraine Macke was born on 15 March 1923.
Marriage18 March 1943She married Leo H. Riechers, son of Emil John Riechers and Ada Amanda Marie Wise, on 18 March 1943.
Death25 December 2022Lorraine Macke died on 25 December 2022 at age 99.

Evelyn Larson

F, b. 23 July 1907, d. 12 April 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sommervold.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEvelyn Larson married Ole S. Sommervold, son of John Sommervold and Seri Blosberg.
Birth23 July 1907Evelyn Larson was born on 23 July 1907.
Death12 April 1974She died on 12 April 1974 at age 66.

Children of Evelyn Larson and Ole S. Sommervold

James Sommervold

M, b. 14 September 1932, d. 11 February 2020
Father*Ole S. Sommervold b. 5 Jan 1898, d. 18 Jun 1958
Mother*Evelyn Larson b. 23 Jul 1907, d. 12 Apr 1974
James Sommervold 1950 senior portrait Alcester High School, Alcester, South Dakota
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1932James Sommervold was born on 14 September 1932.
He was the son of Ole S. Sommervold and Evelyn Larson.
Death11 February 2020James Sommervold died on 11 February 2020 at age 87 James Sommervold was born in Union County, SD to parents Ole and Evelyn (Larson) Sommervold on September 14, 1932. He entered his Heavenly home on February 11, 2020 at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Jim attended Garland Country School and Alcester High School. He farmed on the family farm until entering the service in 1953 where he served in Korea. While in the service, he carried his New Testament and attended chapel services when available. In 1955, he was honorably discharged; he then returned to farming, dairying and feeding cattle and making many trips out west to purchase calves. After his father passed away in 1958, he continued running the farm with his mother. Jim was united in marriage to Dolores “Dee” (Ter Wee) Johnson in 1982. He was confirmed at Roseni Lutheran Church and accepted Christ as Lord of his life. He later joined Big Springs Baptist Church where he served as usher and faithfully attended until his health would not allow it.

Jim was an active member of VFW Post 6149 where he participated in the firing squad for many years. He will be remembered as being kind, thoughtful and considerate of others. He was a quiet person and never complained of unfavorable circumstances and was ready with a smile for everyone.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dolores; step-son, Gene Johnson; step-daughter, Joni (Tim) Cleary, and their children, Andrew and Emily; his brother, Richard; nieces, nephews; and many friends.

Funeral services will be 10AM Monday, February 17, 2020 at Big Springs Baptist Church, rural Alcester, SD. Burial with military honors will follow at Nora Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8PM Sunday, Feb. 16th at Wass Funeral Chapel in Alcester.

Lilly M. Hansen

F, b. 1910, d. 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Quall.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLilly M. Hansen married Owen Quall, son of Knute Quall and Diana (?).
Birth1910Lilly M. Hansen was born in 1910.
Death2009She died in 2009.

Child of Lilly M. Hansen and Owen Quall

Ronald Owen Quall

M, b. 8 July 1941, d. 4 January 2020
Father*Owen Quall b. 14 May 1917, d. 12 Jul 2000
Mother*Lilly M. Hansen b. 1910, d. 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1941Ronald Owen Quall was born on 8 July 1941 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of Owen Quall and Lilly M. Hansen.
Death4 January 2020Ronald Owen Quall died on 4 January 2020 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 78.

Martin F. Kunkel

M, b. 7 April 1939, d. 10 February 2020
Father*Martin C. Kunkel b. 15 Feb 1894, d. 3 Oct 1968
Mother*Mildred E. Lenstra b. 1915, d. 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMartin F. Kunkel also went by the name of Buster.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1939Martin F. Kunkel was born on 7 April 1939 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Martin C. Kunkel and Mildred E. Lenstra.
Death10 February 2020Martin F. Kunkel died on 10 February 2020 at age 80 Martin F. “Buster” Kunkel, 80, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where there will be a parish wake service at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Martin was born on April 7, 1939, in Jamestown Township, Wisconsin, the son of Martin and Mildred (Lenstra) Kunkel. He graduated from Loras Academy in Dubuque and served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. He then worked as a supervisor for John Deere Dubuque Works until retirement. Martin married Jean Annette Peart on October 1, 1966, at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton, Wisconsin.

Martin was a lifelong member of Eagle Point Barge Club, spending many hours trying to catch the “big one”. He loved fishing, hunting, and golfing. Following his retirement, Martin enjoyed traveling with Jean, the love of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Jean (Peart) Kunkel; a daughter, Kristine (Thomas Gilman) Kunkel, Mineral Point, WI; four sisters, Marlene (George) Schuster, Kieler, WI, Pat (Bob) Tigges, Dubuque, IA, Judy (Don) Takes, Cuba City, WI, and Jolene (Bill) Busch, Dickeyville, WI; two brothers, Edward (Pat Quade) Kunkel, Cuba City, WI, and Randy (Kim) Kunkel, Dubuque, IA; and a brother-in-law, Harry Kruser, Kieler, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, JoAnn Kruser; a brother, Earl (Nancy) Kunkel; a sister-in-law, Norma Kunkel; and a brother-in-law, Roger Budden.

John Loeffelholz

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Loeffelholz married Colette Staver.

Child of John Loeffelholz and Colette Staver

Colette Staver

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Loeffelholz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageColette Staver married John Loeffelholz.

Child of Colette Staver and John Loeffelholz

Robert M. Loeffelholz

M, b. 21 May 1940, d. 18 February 2020
Father*John Loeffelholz
Mother*Colette Staver
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRobert M. Loeffelholz also went by the name of Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 May 1940Robert M. Loeffelholz was born on 21 May 1940.
He was the son of John Loeffelholz and Colette Staver.
Death18 February 2020Robert M. Loeffelholz died on 18 February 2020 at age 79 Robert M. “Bob” Loeffelholz, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at ManorCare in Dubuque.

A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery in Cuba City. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home before the service.

Bob was born on May 21, 1940, the son of John and Colette (Staver) Loeffelholz. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1958. He entered the Army during the Vietnam Era as an electronic spy in Germany. After four years in service, he worked downtown Dubuque as a technician fixing typewriters, cash registers, and more. After retirement, he continued his passion of repairing machines and began a small business out of his home. Bob enjoyed competing in pool tournaments and sharing his musical talent on his keyboard with his kids and grandkids. He was a very social and humorous person. He enjoyed spending his free time with his friends at the casino and watching the dog races. He also loved taking pictures of his friends and family and creating photo albums to share and reminisce. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his children, Lisa Loeffelholz and Brian Loeffelholz, both of Shullsburg, WI; his sisters, Joan Wright, Cuba City, WI, Susan (Paul) Droessler, Stoughton, WI, and Lynn (Ron) Deiter, Ames, IA; his brother, Jim (Pat) Loeffelholz, Cuba City, WI; a sister-in-law, Betty Loeffelholz, Cuba City, WI; a brother-in-law, Bill Wetter, Deforest, WI; his grandchildren, Shawna (Andrew) Skog, Darlington, WI, Jena Foulker, Appleton, WI, Jason Lietzinger and Kaleb Leitzinger, both of Shullsburg, WI; and his great-grandchildren, Vincent and Tessa Skog, Darlington, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Becky Wetter and Debbie Loeffelholz; and two brothers, John Loeffelholz Jr. and Donald “Beanie” Loeffelholz.

Isabel J. Pauly

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Earle.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIsabel J. Pauly married Charles C. Earle.

Children of Isabel J. Pauly and Charles C. Earle

Charles Earle

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Father*Charles C. Earle
Mother*Isabel J. Pauly
Life EventDateDescription
Charles Earle was the son of Charles C. Earle and Isabel J. Pauly.

James Earle

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Father*Charles C. Earle
Mother*Isabel J. Pauly
Life EventDateDescription
James Earle was the son of Charles C. Earle and Isabel J. Pauly.

Mary Jane Earle

F
Father*Charles C. Earle
Mother*Isabel J. Pauly
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Jane Earle was the daughter of Charles C. Earle and Isabel J. Pauly.

(?) Henry

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Henry married Marlene M. Yates, daughter of Clarence Yates and Leona Kisting.

(?) Williams

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Williams married Charlene L. Yates, daughter of Clarence Yates and Leona Kisting.

George Lester Steinhoff

M, b. 11 April 1914, d. 15 November 1994
Father*George F. Steinhoff b. 27 Jan 1887, d. 14 Aug 1965
Mother*Verna A. VanNatta b. 14 Feb 1895, d. 28 Apr 1984
G Lester Steinhoff 1967 teacher at Wisconsin State University, La Crosse, LaCrosse, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Lester Steinhoff was also known as Lester.
Name VariationGeorge Lester Steinhoff was also known as G. Lester.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 April 1914George Lester Steinhoff was born on 11 April 1914.
He was the son of George F. Steinhoff and Verna A. VanNatta.
Death15 November 1994George Lester Steinhoff died on 15 November 1994 at age 80.

Marie Grace Paulus

F, b. 11 December 1948, d. 13 March 1964
Father*Herman William Paulus b. 8 Jul 1910, d. Aug 1985
Mother*Thelma Gray b. 13 Jul 1922, d. 16 Jan 1974
Marie Paulus 1964 yearbook memorial - River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 December 1948Marie Grace Paulus was born on 11 December 1948 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman William Paulus and Thelma Gray.
Death13 March 1964Marie Grace Paulus died on 13 March 1964 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 15.

Shirley Ann Hess

F, b. 16 January 1949, d. 3 January 1964
Father*Joseph G. Hess b. 19 Mar 1915, d. 5 Aug 1968
Mother*Catherine A. Duren b. 6 Feb 1927, d. 2 Mar 2018
Shirley Hess 1964 yearbook memorial - River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1949Shirley Ann Hess was born on 16 January 1949 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph G. Hess and Catherine A. Duren.
Death3 January 1964Shirley Ann Hess died on 3 January 1964 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 14.

Jennie Adelia Goodrich

F, b. 26 April 1877, d. 7 July 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 October 1897As of 28 October 1897,her married name was Carswell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 April 1877Jennie Adelia Goodrich was born on 26 April 1877.
Marriage28 October 1897She married George Arthur Carswell, son of George J. Carswell and Louise R. Matteson, on 28 October 1897.
Death7 July 1957Jennie Adelia Goodrich died on 7 July 1957 at age 80.

Child of Jennie Adelia Goodrich and George Arthur Carswell

Lorna Mae Carswell

F, b. May 1902, d. 28 June 1990
Father*George Arthur Carswell b. 31 Mar 1867, d. 5 Oct 1921
Mother*Jennie Adelia Goodrich b. 26 Apr 1877, d. 7 Jul 1957
Lorna Carswell 1965 teacher at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Lorna Carswell 1964 teacher at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1902Lorna Mae Carswell was born in May 1902.
She was the daughter of George Arthur Carswell and Jennie Adelia Goodrich.
Death28 June 1990Lorna Mae Carswell died on 28 June 1990 at age 88.

Leonard Anthony Bennett Jr.

M, b. 4 February 1945, d. 4 November 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1945Leonard Anthony Bennett Jr. was born on 4 February 1945.
Marriage23 September 1995He married Suzanne Kay Bailey, daughter of Benjamin Alonzo Bailey and Wilma Ione Levrud, on 23 September 1995 at Richland, Wisconsin.
Death4 November 2006Leonard Anthony Bennett Jr. died on 4 November 2006 at Wisconsin at age 61.

Benjamin Alonzo Bailey

M, b. 14 September 1918, d. 19 February 1992
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBenjamin Alonzo Bailey married Wilma Ione Levrud.
Birth14 September 1918Benjamin Alonzo Bailey was born on 14 September 1918 at Washington.
Death19 February 1992He died on 19 February 1992 at Washington at age 73.

Child of Benjamin Alonzo Bailey and Wilma Ione Levrud

Wilma Ione Levrud

F, b. 1916, d. 26 December 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bailey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilma Ione Levrud married Benjamin Alonzo Bailey.
Birth1916Wilma Ione Levrud was born in 1916 at Wisconsin.
Death26 December 1947She died on 26 December 1947 at Fennimore, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Wilma Ione Levrud and Benjamin Alonzo Bailey

Lowell Lee Hormann

M, b. 9 January 1952, d. 21 March 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1952Lowell Lee Hormann was born on 9 January 1952 at Minnesota.
Death21 March 2012He died on 21 March 2012 at Texas at age 60.

(?) Fuller

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Fuller married Hazel L. Creasey, daughter of LeRoy Emerson Creasey and Bessie (?).

Myra Mae Carver

F, b. 9 June 1923, d. 28 May 2017
Myra Creasey 1967 cook at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1942As of before 1942,her married name was Creasey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 June 1923Myra Mae Carver was born on 9 June 1923 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1942She married Perl Harold Creasey, son of LeRoy Emerson Creasey and Bessie (?), before 1942.
Death28 May 2017Myra Mae Carver died on 28 May 2017 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 93 Myra Mae Creasey, age 93, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home after a six month battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the SPRING GREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH, 151 E. Bossard St., Spring Green. Rev. Kendall Harger will officiate, with burial in the Spring Green Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, June 2, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m until the time of service.

The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Greenway Manor Nursing Home and Agrace HospiceCare for their wonderful and compassionate care offered to Myra.

Helen Cecelia Tourdot

F, b. 28 March 1928, d. 7 October 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kaul.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Cecelia Tourdot married Francis Martin Kaul Sr., son of Michael Kaul and Christina Susie Greenheck.
Birth28 March 1928Helen Cecelia Tourdot was born on 28 March 1928.
Death7 October 1979She died on 7 October 1979 at age 51.

Child of Helen Cecelia Tourdot and Francis Martin Kaul Sr.

Francis Kaul

M, b. 28 May 1949, d. 6 November 1987
Father*Francis Martin Kaul Sr. b. 11 Mar 1918, d. 27 Feb 2006
Mother*Helen Cecelia Tourdot b. 28 Mar 1928, d. 7 Oct 1979
Francis Kaul 1967 senior portrait at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1949Francis Kaul was born on 28 May 1949.
He was the son of Francis Martin Kaul Sr. and Helen Cecelia Tourdot.
Death6 November 1987Francis Kaul died on 6 November 1987 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 38.
DateLocationDescription
1967River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinFrancis Kaul graduated in 1967 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Richard Norris Willborn

M, b. 10 April 1946, d. 30 December 2019
Father*Ernest A. Willborn b. 29 Nov 1912, d. 22 Mar 2008
Mother*Esther Carmelita Coyhis b. 5 Jul 1907, d. 30 Dec 1987
Richard Willborn 1965 senior portrait at East High School, Madison, Dane, WI
Richard Norris Willborn
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRichard Norris Willborn also went by the name of Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1946Richard Norris Willborn was born on 10 April 1946 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ernest A. Willborn and Esther Carmelita Coyhis.
Death30 December 2019Richard Norris Willborn died on 30 December 2019 at Wisconsin at age 73 Richard Norris Willborn, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at UW Health at the American Center.

He was born on April 10, 1946, in Dodgeville, Wis., the son of Ernest and Esther (Coyhis) Willborn.

Richard graduated from East High School in 1965. After high school, he worked in manufacturing at Forsberg Paper Box Company. Richard was an avid Packers and Badgers fan and enjoyed watching his two favorite teams play. In his spare moments he liked going to auctions and thrift stores always looking for new treasurers. Richard also enjoyed playing a good round of golf and traveling.

Richard is survived by his brother, Ernest (Cathy) Willborn; two sisters in law, Joey Willborn and Kaye Willborn and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob (Linda), Willie, and Milton Willborn.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday Jan. 6, 2020. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens with a lunch to follow at the funeral home. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
DateLocationDescription
1965East High School, Madison, Dane, WisconsinRichard Norris Willborn graduated in 1965 at East High School, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Ernest A. Willborn

M, b. 29 November 1912, d. 22 March 2008
Father*Ernest Emil Willborn b. 3 Jan 1886, d. Apr 1938
Mother*Paulina Sturzenegger b. 1894, d. 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErnest A. Willborn was also known as Ernest O.
NicknameErnest A. Willborn also went by the name of Ernie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1912Ernest A. Willborn was born on 29 November 1912 at St Gallen, Switzerland, also reported as 12 Nov 1912.
He was the son of Ernest Emil Willborn and Paulina Sturzenegger.
Marriage31 July 1936Ernest A. Willborn married Esther Carmelita Coyhis, daughter of Henry Lafayette Potter and Dora Augusta Scherf, on 31 July 1936.
Death22 March 2008Ernest A. Willborn died on 22 March 2008 at Fitchburg, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 95 Ernest 'Ernie' Willborn, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at HospiceCare Center, with his family at his side, who provided comfort and companionship during his final days. He was born on Nov. 29, 1912, in St. Ganlan, Switzerland, the oldest of 12 children born to Ernst and Paulina (Sturzengger) Willborn and came to the United States when he was one year old. Ernie was united in marriage to Esther Coyhis on July 31, 1936, in Dodgeville. He was employed by Oscar Mayer for 44 years, first delivering eggs and then working in the smokehouse, retiring in 1973.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 January 1920Blanchard, Lafayette, WisconsinErnest A. Willborn was listed as a son in Ernest Emil Willborn's household on the 1920 Census at Blanchard, Lafayette, Wisconsin; occupation: Cheesemaker in cheese factory.1
21 April 1930Mineral Point, Iowa, WisconsinErnest A. Willborn was listed as a son in Ernest Emil Willborn's household on the 1930 Census at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.2
1940Madison, Dane, WisconsinErnest A. Willborn was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Esther is listed as an Indian, and the rest of the household are White. Household also includes his sister Emma, age 12. His occupation is laborer at a meat packing plant..3
DateLocationDescription
June 1913Ernest A. Willborn emigrated in June 1913 Place of Origin:     Rehetobel, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Appenzell Outer Rhodes), Schweiz (Switzerland)
Last Residence:     Speicherschwendi, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (Appenzell Outer Rhodes), Schweiz (Switzerland)
Departure Date:     Jun 1913
Port of Departure:     Hamburg
Port of Arrival:     New York (New York City (All Boroughs))
Source:     Auswanderungsamt und Auswanderungsbüro. Überseeische Auswanderungen aus der Schweiz, 1910-1953. Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv. E 2175 - 2, Band 8.
Swiss Overseas Emigration - Jun 1913 - Ernst Willborn
11 June 1913He and Paulina Sturzenegger immigrated on 11 June 1913 Mother and son traveled together
Ethnicity/Nationality:     Schweiz (Swiss)
Residence Place:     Speicher Schwandi
Departure Date:     11 Jun 1913
Departure Place:     Hamburg, Deutschland (Germany)
Arrival Place:     Cuxhaven; Southampton; Cherbourg; New York
Ship Name:     Imperator
Shipping Clerk:     Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft)
Shipping Line:     Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft)
Ship Type:     Dampfschiff
Ship Flag:     Deutschland
Accommodation:     3. Klasse.
Hamburg Passenger List - departure 11 Jun 1913 - Paulina Willborn and son Ernst
16 October 1940WWII Draft Card, Madison, Dane, WisconsinOn 16 October 1940 at WWII Draft Card, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
WWII Draft Card 16 Oct 1940 Madison, Dane, WI - Ernest Willborn
23 November 1942Ernest A. Willborn was naturalized on 23 November 1942.
1943403 Rogers apt 1, Madison, Dane, WisconsinHe and Esther Carmelita Coyhis lived in 1943 at 403 Rogers apt 1, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, his occupation:     Butcher.
January 1943In January 1943 Herman and Lester Willborn visited home while on furlough, including their sister Mrs Gottfried Wirtz and brother Ernest Willborn.
1951Madison, Dane, WisconsinErnest A. Willborn was a plant employee at Oscar Mayer & Co in 1951 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
19512713 Dahle, Madison, Dane, WisconsinHe and Esther Carmelita Coyhis lived in 1951 at 2713 Dahle, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of Ernest A. Willborn and Esther Carmelita Coyhis

Citations

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