David Brink

M, b. 14 March 1968, d. 12 May 1970
Father*Vernon A. Brink b. 25 May 1940, d. 16 Aug 2020
Mother*Helen Mary Weber b. 29 Sep 1943, d. 14 Aug 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1968David Brink was born on 14 March 1968.
He was the son of Vernon A. Brink and Helen Mary Weber.
Death12 May 1970David Brink died on 12 May 1970 at age 2.

Ronda Brink

F, b. 18 November 1965, d. 14 December 1979
Father*Vernon A. Brink b. 25 May 1940, d. 16 Aug 2020
Mother*Helen Mary Weber b. 29 Sep 1943, d. 14 Aug 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1965Ronda Brink was born on 18 November 1965.
She was the daughter of Vernon A. Brink and Helen Mary Weber.
Death14 December 1979Ronda Brink died on 14 December 1979 at age 14.

Thomas Dennis Dent

M, b. 30 April 1958, d. 3 December 2015
Father*Thomas James Dent b. 15 Sep 1924, d. 1 Nov 2007
Mother*Betty Rose Schroeder b. 28 Jun 1931, d. 14 May 2020
Thomas Dennis Dent
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 April 1958Thomas Dennis Dent was born on 30 April 1958.
He was the son of Thomas James Dent and Betty Rose Schroeder.
Death3 December 2015Thomas Dennis Dent died on 3 December 2015 at age 57 Thomas Dennis Dent, 57, of Chanhassen, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from complications of a rare mitochondrial disorder known as MELAS.

A gathering in remembrance of Tom will be held at Jake O’Connor’s, 200 Water Street, Excelsior, Minnesota on Saturday December 19, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00. Also, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 9th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. in the Community Room at Park Place, 1015 Elm St, Platteville, WI. Private family interment will follow at a later date.

Tom was born on April 30, 1958 in Platteville, WI, the youngest child of Thomas James & Elizabeth “Betty” Rose (Schroeder) Dent. He graduated from Cuba City High School in Cuba City, WI and from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville with a degree in Industrial Technology. While at UWP, he was a member of Sigma PI fraternity. Tom worked in Engineering, developing both toys and medical devices. While at Tonka Toys, he met his wife Wanda Larson. They were married on October 22, 1988 and again on August 8, 2003. Tom & Wanda have 3 sons, Thomas Ray, Michael John & Andrew Edward. He was so proud of the men his three sons have become.

Tom enjoyed woodworking, house projects, gardening, the outdoors - especially Boundary Waters camping, fantasy football and an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Most of all, he enjoyed his family and showed us all how to love each other completely and how to be a good person.

Tom is survived by his wife, Wanda; 3 sons: Thomas Ray and Andrew Edward all of Chanhassen, MN and Michael John of Orlando, FL; his mother, Betty Dent of Platteville, WI; 2 sisters: Patti (Gary) Casper of Poynette, WI and Donna Giellis of Cuba City, WI; nephew and godson Christopher Casper of San Francisco, CA; 2 nieces: Elizabeth (Craig) Rumpel of Black Earth, WI and Georgia (Aryn) Schrader of Maple Park, IL; a great nephew, Jace Thomas Schrader; a great niece, Charlotte Rose Rumpel; mother in-law Patty Larson of Alexandria, MN; and many other relatives and friends.

Tom is preceded in death by father Tom (Jim), brother in-law Ray Giellis, father in-law Edward Larson, and sister in-law Judy Larson.

Ray Giellis

M, d. before 2015
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2015Ray Giellis died before 2015.

James Arthur Tracy

M, b. 20 July 1962, d. 29 January 2015
Father*Jack L. Tracy b. 8 Jun 1935, d. 29 Dec 2019
Mother*Rita Jane Schroeder b. 11 Apr 1937, d. 25 Jan 2021
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1962James Arthur Tracy was born on 20 July 1962 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Jack L. Tracy and Rita Jane Schroeder.
Death29 January 2015James Arthur Tracy died on 29 January 2015 at Jefferson, Wisconsin, at age 52 James A. "Jim" Tracy, 52, of Platteville, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Jefferson County, WI. of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home and Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The Melby Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the James A. Tracy Memorial Fund.
Jim was born on July 20, 1962 in Platteville, the son of Jack and Rita Jane (Schroeder) Tracy. Jim graduated from Cuba City High School in 1980. He worked for Advance Transformer for many years, and later at Camoplast in Peosta, IA. For many years he drove truck, working with his best friend, Gary Womack, most recently for Cobb Shipping. He collected antique Oliver and Cockshutt tractors. He enjoyed collecting Ertl toys, pitching horseshoes, hunting, fishing, playing cards and going to flea markets. Jim loved spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren, Jackson, Kelsey and Kennedy (due any day now); his parents, Jack and Rita Jane Tracy of Kieler, sisters, Cindy (Mike( Klein of Leisure Lake, IA; Mimi (John) VanNatta of Dickeyville; Katy (Keith) Landowski of Wauconda, Il; brothers John Tracy of Raleigh, NC; Joe (Kim Tornabene) Tracy of Reno, NV; Jeff (Carol) Tracy of Platteville; Phillip (Niki) Tracy of Baraboo; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and best friends the Gary & Lisa Womack family of Platteville.

Hazel Butson

F, b. 29 March 1911, d. 22 March 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Goke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHazel Butson married Raymond Goke, son of Pearl John Goke and Anna Dorothea Wehnke.
Birth29 March 1911Hazel Butson was born on 29 March 1911 at Wisconsin.
Death22 March 1980She died on 22 March 1980 at Wisconsin at age 68.

Child of Hazel Butson and Raymond Goke

Roger E. Goke

M, b. 4 May 1940, d. 8 April 2020
Father*Raymond Goke b. 3 Feb 1904, d. Dec 1983
Mother*Hazel Butson b. 29 Mar 1911, d. 22 Mar 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1940Roger E. Goke was born on 4 May 1940 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Raymond Goke and Hazel Butson.
Death8 April 2020Roger E. Goke died on 8 April 2020 at Wisconsin at age 79 Roger E. Goke, 79 of Platteville, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his family farm.

Roger loved his family, friends and farm.

Roger is survived by his wife, Judy; 4 daughters: Karla (Walt) Sampson, Vicki Legrand, Rachel Stensaas and Kiley (Joe Feldman) Goke; 6 grandchildren: Ian, Jessica, Alexandra, Georgiana, Brooke and Jack; 2 brothers: Lester (Sylvia) Goke and David (Fluff) Goke; a sister, Doris (Claire) Barth; along with nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Hazel Goke, his first wife, Barbara and a brother, Gary Goke.

A private family graveside service will be at Hillside Cemetery in Platteville, WI. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Paul P. Wiegman

M, b. 4 April 1930, d. 3 April 2020
Father*Clement A. Wiegman b. 21 Apr 1896, d. 25 Oct 1982
Mother*Dora Wiederholt b. c 1900
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 April 1930Paul P. Wiegman was born on 4 April 1930.
He was the son of Clement A. Wiegman and Dora Wiederholt.
Death3 April 2020Paul P. Wiegman died on 3 April 2020 at age 89 Paul P. Wiegman, 89, of Hazel Green, WI passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at ManorCare in Dubuque, IA. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. A private family service will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI, with Father Kenneth Frisch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery in Hazel Green, WI. A public memorial with military honors accorded will be held at a later date. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Paul was born on April 4, 1930 to Clement & Dorothy (Wiederholt) Wiegman in Hazel Green, WI. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He married Jeanette E. Puls on September 14, 1955 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Cuba City, WI. He worked his whole life as a farmer, he was still driving a tractor just last year. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus 7370 and a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI. Paul enjoyed traveling on bus trips, square dancing, country music, an avid Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers fan, fishing trips to Canada, but most of all he enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanette; 2 children: David Wiegman of Hazel Green, WI and Linda (Bill) Wilson of Freeport, IL; 3 grandchildren: Pete (Elizabeth) Wilson, Dori (Reese Thomas) Wilson and Andy (Perri) Wilson ; 4 great grandchildren: Zay, Lucas, Leo and Finley; 5 siblings: Grace Oyen, Robert Wiegman, Mary Ann (Donald) Langmeier, Donna Myers and Clem (Phyllis) Wiegman; 2 sisters-in-law: Shirley Puls & Helen Wiegman, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters: Dorothy, Mabel & Alice; a brother, John Sr., along with brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law.

Henry P. Schaefer

M, b. 3 January 1886, d. 9 October 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1886Henry P. Schaefer was born on 3 January 1886.
Marriage1922He married Mary E. Stuer, daughter of Henry Stuer and Elizabeth Marie Stelpflug, in 1922.
Death9 October 1979Henry P. Schaefer died on 9 October 1979 at age 93.

Frank John Splinter

M, b. 3 May 1906, d. 6 July 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrank John Splinter married Helen Imelda McComish.
Birth3 May 1906Frank John Splinter was born on 3 May 1906 at Wisconsin.
Death6 July 1980He died on 6 July 1980 at Wisconsin at age 74.

Children of Frank John Splinter and Helen Imelda McComish

Helen Imelda McComish

F, b. 23 September 1912, d. 26 October 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Splinter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Imelda McComish married Frank John Splinter.
Birth23 September 1912Helen Imelda McComish was born on 23 September 1912 at Wisconsin.
Death26 October 1991She died on 26 October 1991 at Wisconsin at age 79.

Children of Helen Imelda McComish and Frank John Splinter

Anna Mae Splinter

F, b. 1 January 1938, d. 9 February 2020
Father*Frank John Splinter b. 3 May 1906, d. 6 Jul 1980
Mother*Helen Imelda McComish b. 23 Sep 1912, d. 26 Oct 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 March 1957As of 4 March 1957,her married name was Wiederholt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1938Anna Mae Splinter was born on 1 January 1938 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank John Splinter and Helen Imelda McComish.
Marriage4 March 1957Anna Mae Splinter married Donald E. Wiederholt on 4 March 1957.
Death9 February 2020Anna Mae Splinter died on 9 February 2020 at Iowa at age 82 Anna Mae Wiederholt, 82, of Hazel Green, WI passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Luther Manor Care Facility in Dubuque, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18th at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI with Father Kenneth Frisch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery in Hazel Green, WI. Family and friends may call from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI; also on Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Anna Mae was born on January 1, 1938 to Frank & Helen (McComish) Splinter in Gratiot, WI. She married Donald Wiederholt on March 4, 1957 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI. Anna Mae worked as a laundry supervisor at Sinsinawa Mound from 1977 until she retired in 1995. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the CCW. Anna Mae enjoyed reading, country music, the occasional visit to “The Boat” & “Dog Track”, playing cards, and was an avid baseball fan, but most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family, grandchildren & friends. Anna Mae was a kind and caring person, who enjoyed helping others, even when they were at their weakest moment. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Anna Mae is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald; sadly missed by 2 daughters: Kathy (Kent) Schumacher of Dubuque, IA and Karen (Dean) Haag of Franklin, WI; a son, Jim (Jennifer) of Deland, FL; 4 grandchildren: Ryan Schumacher, Derek (fiancée, Leisha Abel ) Schumacher, Lexi Haag & Jasmine Haag; 6 sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law: Marilyn Splinter, Kenny (Doris) Wiederholt, Leonard Ricke, Ardelle Leibold, Judy (Carl) Timmerman and Everett Runde; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers: Francis “Pete” (Kay) Splinter and Arthur Splinter; a sister, Mary J. “Jeanne” (Bill) Negus; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law: Eileen Wiederholt, Donna (Bob) Tippett, Phyllis Runde, Shirley Ricke and Pete Leibold; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Wilber “Mike” & Alice (Pluym) Wiederholt.

Donald E. Wiederholt

M, b. 8 July 1932, d. 26 September 2022
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1932Donald E. Wiederholt was born on 8 July 1932.
Marriage4 March 1957He married Anna Mae Splinter, daughter of Frank John Splinter and Helen Imelda McComish, on 4 March 1957.
Death26 September 2022Donald E. Wiederholt died on 26 September 2022 at age 90.

Evan Joseph Berning

M, b. 19 February 1983, d. 4 November 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameEvan Joseph Berning also went by the name of Ebob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1983Evan Joseph Berning was born on 19 February 1983.
Death4 November 2019He died on 4 November 2019 at age 36 Evan Joseph ‘Ebob’ Berning, 36, of Galena, IL, formerly of Hazel Green, WI, walked through Heaven’s gates on November 4, 2019 after a courageously fought battle. Friends, family, and others whose lives Evan touched are invited to attend funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8th at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI with Father Kenneth Frisch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery in Hazel Green, WI. Family and friends may call from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI; also on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. In keeping with Evan’s wishes, all attendees are asked to wear casual Badger attire. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Born on February 19, 1983, son of John and Nancy (Wiederholt) Berning. Evan was quickly nicknamed ‘Ebob’. In his younger years, he was his brother, Erik’s, shadow, he lived for playing football under the Friday Night Lights and going to the ballpark. Evan graduated from Southwestern High School and Southwest Tech and was employed as an assembler at John Deere Dubuque Works for over 15 years. On June 20th, 2009, Evan married the love of his life, Tracy Rojemann, and together they built a foundation of love for their three children. Evan’s wife and children were his world, and he devoted every minute to them. In his short time, he created an everlasting legacy. He loved vacationing, coaching the kids’ sports teams, camping, and UTV riding. He was an avid Wisconsin Badger fan and on Saturdays he geared up to coach them from the couch. Evan enjoyed his time hunting and playing softball with the guys, and he cherished his work family at Deere. Evan loved deeply, played hard, and lived life to the absolute fullest.

Evan’s beautiful life will be cherished in the lives of his wife, Tracy; children: Owen, Harper, and Gavin; his parents, John & Nancy Berning of Hazel Green, WI; brother, Erik (Amy) Berning of Oregon, WI; grandmother, Bernadine Wiederholt of Kieler, WI; in-laws, Gerry & Mardelle (Steiner) Rojemann of Menominee, IL; sister-in-law, Jody (Mark) Calvert of Galena, IL; nephews and nieces: Grace & Vincent Berning and Tyler, Natalie & Kristen Calvert; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; best friends, Casey & Sam Lange; and many more close friends and family.

Evan was lead home by his grandparents: Gene Wiederholt, Walter & Irene Berning & Olive Steiner; an angel in infancy; cousins: Joshua & Brandon Wiederholt and other family & friends.