(?) Konz

M, b. 7 December 1945, d. 25 August 2003
Mother*Callista Schiltz b. 19 Jul 1911, d. 10 Apr 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1945(?) Konz was born on 7 December 1945.
He was the son of Callista Schiltz.
Death25 August 2003(?) Konz died on 25 August 2003 at age 57 Jerry Konz, 57, of Le Mars died Monday Aug. 25, 2003, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars after he was stricken with an apparent heart attack at work. Jerome Vernon Konz was born Dec. 7, 1945, on the family farm near Remsen, the son of Peter and Callista (Schiltz) Konz.

Margaret Delperdang

F, b. 5 November 1862, d. 16 April 1944
Father*Nicholas Delperdang Sr. b. 9 Mar 1829, d. 23 Feb 1912
Mother*Josephine Stempert b. 1830, d. 1872
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1879As of 1879,her married name was Schiltz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1862Margaret Delperdang was born on 5 November 1862 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Nicholas Delperdang Sr. and Josephine Stempert.
Marriage1879Margaret Delperdang married Peter Schiltz, son of Anton Schiltz, in 1879.
Death16 April 1944Margaret Delperdang died on 16 April 1944 at age 81.

Child of Margaret Delperdang and Peter Schiltz

Peter Schiltz

M, b. 18 April 1856, d. 4 August 1937
Father*Anton Schiltz b. 1820, d. 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 April 1856Peter Schiltz was born on 18 April 1856 at Luxemburg also reported as Iowa.
He was the son of Anton Schiltz.
Marriage1879Peter Schiltz married Margaret Delperdang, daughter of Nicholas Delperdang Sr. and Josephine Stempert, in 1879.
Death4 August 1937Peter Schiltz died on 4 August 1937 at age 81.

Child of Peter Schiltz and Margaret Delperdang

Michael Treinen

M, b. October 1865, d. after April 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael Treinen was also known as Emmet.
Name VariationMichael Treinen was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1865Michael Treinen was born in October 1865 at Germany also reported as Luxemborg.
Marriagecirca 1888He married Mary Ann Bechen, daughter of John Bechen and Susan (?), circa 1888.
Deathafter April 1930Michael Treinen died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaMichael Treinen was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.1
January 1920Remsen, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.2
5 April 1930Remsen, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.3
  • Michael Treinen immigrated in 1880.

Children of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 45.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 77.

Mary Ann Bechen

F, b. January 1867, d. after April 1930
Father*John Bechen b. Oct 1834, d. 1912
Mother*Susan (?) b. Aug 1836, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Ann Bechen was also known as Beckman.
Name VariationMary Ann Bechen was also known as Buchen.
Married Namecirca 1888As of circa 1888,her married name was Treinen.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1867Mary Ann Bechen was born in January 1867 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Bechen and Susan (?).
Marriagecirca 1888Mary Ann Bechen married Michael Treinen circa 1888.
Deathafter April 1930Mary Ann Bechen died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Prairie Spring, Jackson, IowaMary Ann Bechen was listed as a daughter in John Bechen's household on the 1880 Census at Prairie Spring, Jackson, Iowa.1
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaMary Ann Bechen was listed as wife in Michael Treinen's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.2
January 1920Remsen, Plymouth, IowaMary Ann Bechen was listed as wife in Michael Treinen's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.3
5 April 1930Remsen, Plymouth, IowaMary Ann Bechen was listed as wife in Michael Treinen's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.4
  • Mary Ann Bechen had 7 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Mary Ann Bechen and Michael Treinen

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prairie Spring, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T9_345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 329.1000; Enumeration District: 305; Image: 0521.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 45.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 77.

Anna Treinen

F, b. April 1892
Father*Michael Treinen b. Oct 1865, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Bechen b. Jan 1867, d. a Apr 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1892Anna Treinen was born in April 1892 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaAnna Treinen was listed as a daughter in Michael Treinen's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.

Peter J. Treinen

M, b. April 1897
Father*Michael Treinen b. Oct 1865, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Bechen b. Jan 1867, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPeter J. Treinen was also known as P. J.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1897Peter J. Treinen was born in April 1897 at Iowa.
He was the son of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaPeter J. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.1
January 1920Remsen, Plymouth, IowaPeter J. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.2
5 April 1930Remsen, Plymouth, IowaPeter J. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 45.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 77.

Henry A. Treinen

M, b. March 1899
Father*Michael Treinen b. Oct 1865, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Bechen b. Jan 1867, d. a Apr 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1899Henry A. Treinen was born in March 1899 at Iowa.
He was the son of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaHenry A. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.1
January 1920Remsen, Plymouth, IowaHenry A. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1920 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.2
5 April 1930Remsen, Plymouth, IowaHenry A. Treinen was listed as a son in Michael Treinen's household on the 1930 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 45.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED29. Dwelling 77.

Charlotte Goodhead

F, d. 1879
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1877As of before 1877,her married name was Bishell.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthCharlotte Goodhead was born at England.
Marriagebefore 1877She married William D. Bishell, son of William Bishell and Sarah Dawson, before 1877 at England.
Death1879Charlotte Goodhead died in 1879.

Child of Charlotte Goodhead and William D. Bishell

Joseph Bishell

M, b. March 1877
Father*William D. Bishell b. Nov 1840, d. b 1910
Mother*Charlotte Goodhead d. 1879
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1877Joseph Bishell was born in March 1877 at England.
He was the son of William D. Bishell and Charlotte Goodhead.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Willow Springs, Lafayette, WisconsinJoseph Bishell was listed as a son in William D. Bishell's household on the 1900 Census at Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 56.

James Bishell

M, b. circa 1913
Father*David Archer Bishell b. 29 May 1888
Mother*Etta Meahan b. c 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913James Bishell was born circa 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of David Archer Bishell and Etta Meahan.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930New Diggings, Lafayette, WisconsinJames Bishell was listed as a son in David Archer Bishell's household on the 1930 Census at New Diggings, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 45.

Lucille Bishell

F, b. circa 1921
Father*David Archer Bishell b. 29 May 1888
Mother*Etta Meahan b. c 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1921Lucille Bishell was born circa 1921 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of David Archer Bishell and Etta Meahan.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930New Diggings, Lafayette, WisconsinLucille Bishell was listed as a daughter in David Archer Bishell's household on the 1930 Census at New Diggings, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED18. Dwelling 45.

Velma (?)

F, b. 11 August 1898, d. November 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1919As of circa 1919,her married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1898Velma (?) was born on 11 August 1898 at Missouri.
Marriagecirca 1919She married Marion A. Campbell, son of Samuel Jackson Campbell and Rosa E. Darnell, circa 1919.
DeathNovember 1972Velma (?) died in November 1972 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Quincy, Adams, IllinoisVelma (?) was listed as wife in Marion A. Campbell's household on the 1930 Census at Quincy, Adams, Illinois.1
  • Velma (?) obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Quincy, Adams, Illinois.

Children of Velma (?) and Marion A. Campbell

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 170.

Marion M. Campbell

F, b. circa 1920
Father*Marion A. Campbell b. 22 Jul 1893
Mother*Velma (?) b. 11 Aug 1898, d. Nov 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarion M. Campbell was also known as Marie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1920Marion M. Campbell was born circa 1920 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Marion A. Campbell and Velma (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Quincy, Adams, IllinoisMarion M. Campbell was listed as a daughter in Marion A. Campbell's household on the 1930 Census at Quincy, Adams, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED39. Dwelling 170.

Howard L. Parker

M, b. circa 1909
Father*Irwin Parker b. 28 Jul 1874, d. a Jan 1920
Mother*Sarah Lucinda Moore b. c 1872, d. a Jan 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Howard L. Parker was born circa 1909 at Iowa.
He was the son of Irwin Parker and Sarah Lucinda Moore.

(?) Sloane

M, d. before 1901
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1896(?) Sloane married Sarah Lucinda Moore before 1896.
Deathbefore 1901(?) Sloane died before 1901.

Children of (?) Sloane and Sarah Lucinda Moore

Earl M. Sloane

M, b. circa 1896
Father*(?) Sloane d. b 1901
Mother*Sarah Lucinda Moore b. c 1872, d. a Jan 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1896Earl M. Sloane was born circa 1896 at Iowa.
He was the son of (?) Sloane and Sarah Lucinda Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Linn, Dallas, IowaEarl M. Sloane was listed as a step-son in Irwin Parker's household on the 1910 Census at Linn, Dallas, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 32.

Roy H. Sloane

M, b. circa 1898
Father*(?) Sloane d. b 1901
Mother*Sarah Lucinda Moore b. c 1872, d. a Jan 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Roy H. Sloane was born circa 1898 at Iowa.
He was the son of (?) Sloane and Sarah Lucinda Moore.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1910Linn, Dallas, IowaRoy H. Sloane was listed as a step-son in Irwin Parker's household on the 1910 Census at Linn, Dallas, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED11. Dwelling 32.

Dan McKinster

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage15 October 1884Dan McKinster married Vienna Parker, daughter of Pleasant Parker and Anna Elizabeth Joy, on 15 October 1884 at Dallas, Iowa.

Adalate Russell

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 April 1882As of 12 April 1882,her married name was Parker.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 April 1882Adalate Russell married Wayne Parker, son of Pleasant Parker and Anna Elizabeth Joy, on 12 April 1882 at Dallas, Iowa.

Mary Pistka

F, b. October 1862
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Pistka was also known as Barbara.
Married Namecirca 1885As of circa 1885,her married name was Kahnke.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1862Mary Pistka was born in October 1862 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1885She married Albert Kahnke circa 1885.

Child of Mary Pistka and Albert Kahnke

Albert Kahnke

M, b. May 1857
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1857Albert Kahnke was born in May 1857 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1885He married Mary Pistka circa 1885.

Child of Albert Kahnke and Mary Pistka

Denise Ann Sadler

F, b. 15 April 1948, d. 4 August 1948
Father*Wayne Paul Sadler b. 30 Apr 1918, d. 10 Oct 1975
Mother*Mina Louise Turek b. 11 Dec 1916, d. 17 Jul 2007
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1948Denise Ann Sadler was born on 15 April 1948 at Los Angeles, California.
She was the daughter of Wayne Paul Sadler and Mina Louise Turek.
Death4 August 1948Denise Ann Sadler died on 4 August 1948 at Los Angeles, California.

John Ernest Gerlach

M, b. circa 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Ernest Gerlach was also known as Ernest John.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Ernest Gerlach married Margaret A. Riecke.
Birthcirca 1902John Ernest Gerlach was born circa 1902 at South Dakota.

Children of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke

Margaret A. Riecke

F, b. circa 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gerlach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret A. Riecke married John Ernest Gerlach.
Birthcirca 1902Margaret A. Riecke was born circa 1902.

Children of Margaret A. Riecke and John Ernest Gerlach

Dorothy Margaret Gerlach

F, b. 17 November 1929, d. January 2005
Father*John Ernest Gerlach b. c 1902
Mother*Margaret A. Riecke b. c 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 June 1953As of 9 June 1953,her married name was Travis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 November 1929Dorothy Margaret Gerlach was born on 17 November 1929.
She was the daughter of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke.
Marriage9 June 1953Dorothy Margaret Gerlach married Marion Edward Travis, son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson, on 9 June 1953.
DeathJanuary 2005Dorothy Margaret Gerlach died in January 2005 at age 75 Dorothy Margaret Travis was born November 17, 1929, at the Gerlach farm near Corsica to John E. and Margaret (Riecke) Gerlach. She grew up on this same farm and attended rural grade school and later Parkston High School graduating in 1947. Following high school, she attended Springfield College, where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She then taught rural school for a short time before her marriage to Marion. After moving to Mobridge, she substitute taught, was an Avon representative, worked as a receptionist at the McClellan Dental Office and also worked part-time at Home Spun.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. They are survived by their four children, Joel Travis, Geismar, La., Mary Travis, Austin, Texas, Joan Helvik, Huron, and Nancy Wagner, Kasilof, Ala; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, Marion is survived by one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; and three sisters, Helen Srstka, Geddes, Leona Hastert, Raytown, Mo., and Lois Franssen, Platte. Dorothy is survived by five brothers, Norbert Gerlach, Mt. Vernon, Harlan and David Gerlach, both of Rapid City, Garhardt Gerlach, Corsica, and Lambert Gerlach, Clarksdale, Ariz; four sisters, Mary Paradise, Mitchell, June Droppers, Rapid City, Barbara Nesheim, Cave Creek, Ariz., and Patty Butterfield, Seattle, Wash. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Allen in 1967; and two brothers, Dallas and LuAllen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark Allen, in 1967; and one sister, Judy Mae.

Child of Dorothy Margaret Gerlach and Marion Edward Travis

Marion Edward Travis

M, b. 12 April 1927, d. January 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 April 1927Marion Edward Travis was born on 12 April 1927 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Marriage9 June 1953Marion Edward Travis married Dorothy Margaret Gerlach, daughter of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke, on 9 June 1953.
DeathJanuary 2005Marion Edward Travis died in January 2005 at age 77 Funeral services for Marion and Dorothy Travis were held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mobridge, with Fr. John Short and Rev. Doug Westerlund officiating. Music was provided by Marge Mertz, organist, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Choir and the congregation. Interment was made at the Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge. Casketbearers were Lyle Fuhrman, Ron Heper, John Leff, Bob Larson, Robert Krumm, Ken Heil, Don Paulson, Everett Batcheller, Art Borth, Ray Miklos, Steve Fuhrman and Shorty Bader. Marion Edward Travis was born April 12, 1927, on a farm near Platte to Edward and Elsie (Peterson) Travis. He grew up on this same farm and attended school in Platte, graduating from Platte High School in 1945. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Following his discharge from the Army, he attended South Dakota State University and earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He spent a short time living and working in Kansas City. He married Dorothy Gerlach at Platte June 9, 1953. They made their home in Watertown for a short time before moving to Tyndall where he began his career with the Dept. of Social Services. In 1959, they moved to Mobridge where they have since resided. While living in Mobridge, he continued his career with the Dept. of Social Services before retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Lions Club, Bridge City Coin Club and the State Archeological Society.
Dorothy Margaret Travis was born November 17, 1929, at the Gerlach farm near Corsica to John E. and Margaret (Riecke) Gerlach. She grew up on this same farm and attended rural grade school and later Parkston High School graduating in 1947. Following high school, she attended Springfield College, where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She then taught rural school for a short time before her marriage to Marion. After moving to Mobridge, she substitute taught, was an Avon representative, worked as a receptionist at the McClellan Dental Office and also worked part-time at Home Spun.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. They are survived by their four children, Joel Travis, Geismar, La., Mary Travis, Austin, Texas, Joan Helvik, Huron, and Nancy Wagner, Kasilof, Ala; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, Marion is survived by one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; and three sisters, Helen Srstka, Geddes, Leona Hastert, Raytown, Mo., and Lois Franssen, Platte. Dorothy is survived by five brothers, Norbert Gerlach, Mt. Vernon, Harlan and David Gerlach, both of Rapid City, Garhardt Gerlach, Corsica, and Lambert Gerlach, Clarksdale, Ariz; four sisters, Mary Paradise, Mitchell, June Droppers, Rapid City, Barbara Nesheim, Cave Creek, Ariz., and Patty Butterfield, Seattle, Wash. Marion was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Allen in 1967; and two brothers, Dallas and LuAllen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark Allen, in 1967; and one sister, Judy Mae.

Child of Marion Edward Travis and Dorothy Margaret Gerlach

Edward F. Travis

M, b. circa 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward F. Travis was also known as Ed F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Edward F. Travis was born circa 1892 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918He married Elsie O. Peterson circa 1918.

Children of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson

Elsie O. Peterson

F, b. circa 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1918As of circa 1918,her married name was Travis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Elsie O. Peterson was born circa 1892 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918She married Edward F. Travis circa 1918.

Children of Elsie O. Peterson and Edward F. Travis

Helen E. Travis

F, b. 13 September 1920, d. 21 December 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Srstka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1920Helen E. Travis was born on 13 September 1920 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Death21 December 2005Helen E. Travis died on 21 December 2005 at age 85 Helen E. Srstka, 85, Platte, died Dec. 21, 2005, in Platte, SD. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Greg Iversen, Sturgis, Pat Ahrens and fiance Ron King, So. Sioux City, NE; two sons, Robert and Arliss Srstka, Geddes, and Dennis and Linda Srstka, Sioux Falls; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Srstka, Rapid City; one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; two sisters, Lois and Raymond Franssens, Platte, and Leona and Glenn Hastert, Raytown, Mo; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Grandchildren from the Rapid City area include Patty and Ross Brown and C.J. and Rockie, Dan Long, John and Nancy Srstka and Caitlin, Todd Srstka, Chris Srstka, Charissma and Ken Straatmeyer and Adeline, Elaura and Harm; from Red Shirt, Lisa and John Swallow and Forrest; and from Newell, James and Jennifer Srstka and Elijah, Ian and Jackson. Services were held Dec. 23 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Geddes, SD, Father Paul Josten officiant.