Joseph E. Stimac

M, b. 1917, d. 20 April 2016
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph E. Stimac was also known as Joe.
  • Joseph E. Stimac was born in 1917.
  • He married Adeline M. Schlieckau, daughter of August Schlieckau Sr. and Martha M. Wawrock, on 1 June 1946 double wedding of sisters Adeline and Marion.
    Joseph and Adeline (Schlieckau) Stimac wedding photo 1946
  • Joseph E. Stimac died on 20 April 2016 Entered into Eternal Life April 20, 2016 nearly 99 years old at Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee. He was a devoted husband of Adeline for 70 years, a loving father of Eugene (wife Linda), Gary (wife Sue), grandparent of Christopher, Jessica Born, Timothy, Laura Watkins. In addition he has four great grandchildren. He was employed at A.O. Smith for 30 years, then at the A.O. Smith Union Hall for an additional 24 years. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Capital Drive Lutheran Church. Joe served in the Marine Corp for 6 years. He spent time in the Philippines and Japan, where he was confined for 36 months as a POW. The last six years he was given great care at the Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee.
  • He was buried after 20 April 2016 at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
     In June 2006 60th wedding anniversary for Schlieckau sisters - Joseph (Adeline) Stimac and Edwin (Marion) Roecker.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 11, 2006 - 60th wedding anniversary for Schlieckau sisters - Joseph (Adeline) Stimac and Edwin (Marion) Roecker

Beverly J. Schlieckau

F, b. 6 May 1937, d. 20 December 2015
Beverly (Schlieckau) Schultz
Beverly Schlieckau 1955 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Father*August Schlieckau Sr. b. 3 Jan 1888, d. 26 Jan 1964
Mother*Martha M. Wawrock b. 20 Apr 1897, d. 15 Nov 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 May 1957As of 4 May 1957,her married name was Schultz.
  • Beverly J. Schlieckau was born on 6 May 1937 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of August Schlieckau Sr. and Martha M. Wawrock.
  • Beverly J. Schlieckau died on 20 December 2015 at age 78 Beverly J. Schultz, age 78, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo with her husband at her side. She was born on May 6, 1937 in Sauk County, the daughter of August and Martha (Wawrock) Schlieckau Sr. She attended Friendship Rural School and was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On May 4, 1957, she married Richard C. Schultz, of Wonewoc. Beverly faithfully farmed alongside Richard for 37 years in the Wonewoc area before retiring and moving to Lake Redstone in rural LaValle. During retirement, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, playing cards and extensive motor coach traveling. Survivors include her husband, Richard; four children: Audrey (Larry) Dobberfuhl, of Daniel Island, SC; Ardith (Craig) Schroeder, of Wonewoc; Carl (Brenda) Schultz, of Plainfield, IL and Mark Schultz, of Baraboo; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; her siblings: Dorothy Albers, of Sun Prairie; Adeline (Joe) Stimac, of Milwaukee; Walter (Alva) Schlieckau, of Loganville; Marion Roecker, of Reedsburg and Henry (Jan) Schlieckau, of Reedsburg; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Harold and August Schlieckau Jr. and two sisters: Frieda Craker and Louise White. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Wonewoc with Pastor Steven Neyhart officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery at Wonewoc. The family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials can be made to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, foyer project. A celebration of life luncheon for all friends and family will be held on Monday, December 28th at the Voyeur Inn in Reedsburg following the interment. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Harold Edein Schlieckau

M, b. 24 October 1934, d. 24 July 2007
Harold Schlieckau 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Father*August Schlieckau Sr. b. 3 Jan 1888, d. 26 Jan 1964
Mother*Martha M. Wawrock b. 20 Apr 1897, d. 15 Nov 1987
  • Harold Edein Schlieckau was born on 24 October 1934 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of August Schlieckau Sr. and Martha M. Wawrock.
  • Harold Edein Schlieckau died on 24 July 2007 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 72 Harold E. Schlieckau, 72 of Loganville, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the Greenway Manor in Spring Green. He was born on Oct. 24, 1934, in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of August and Martha (nee Wawrock) Schlieckau. Harold was a 1952 graduate of Webb High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. On Sept. 5, 1959, he was married to the former Beverly L. Schmidt. Harold was a lifelong area dairy farmer. He was an advocate for soil conservation and was given an award for his efforts. Harold was also a Jung's corn seed dealer for many years. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. Harold was a member of the Board of Directors for the R.S. & L Co-op and was an active member of the Hillpoint V.F.W. Post #3434. He enjoyed dancing, football and visiting with his friends and neighbors. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; four children, Thomas (Linda) Schlieckau of North Freedom, Brian (Judy) Schlieckau of Loganville, Linda (Curtis) Bowe of Reedsburg and Kurt (Janis) Schlieckau of North Freedom; 11 grandchildren; six sisters, Frieda Craker of Reedsburg, Dorothy Albers of Reedsburg, Marion (Edwin) Roecker of Reedsburg, Louise (Dwayne) White, of Reedsburg, Adeline (Joe) Stimac of Milwaukee and Beverly (Richard) Schultz of LaValle; three brothers, Walter (Alva) Schlieckau of Loganville, Henry (Jan) Schlieckau of Reedsburg and August Schlieckau of Reedsburg; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Richard Roecker. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military rites accorded by the Hillpoint V.F.W. Post #3434. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Organ Fund would be appreciated.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 25, 2007 - Harold E Schlieckau obituary
     Harold Edein Schlieckau graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Harold Edein Schlieckau

Ida E. Wawrock

F, b. 2 February 1901, d. 30 November 1995
Father*John Wawrock b. Dec 1871
Mother*Louise Simniok b. Dec 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1920As of after 1920,her married name was Raedel.
  • Ida E. Wawrock was born on 2 February 1901 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of John Wawrock and Louise Simniok.
  • Ida E. Wawrock married Alfred H. Raedel after 1920.
  • Ida E. Wawrock died on 30 November 1995 at age 94.
     Ida E. Wawrock obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Ida E. Wawrock and Alfred H. Raedel

Alfred H. Raedel

M, b. 1897, d. 1970

Children of Alfred H. Raedel and Ida E. Wawrock

Emma Wawrock

F, b. 10 January 1905, d. 28 December 1993
Father*John Wawrock b. Dec 1871
Mother*Louise Simniok b. Dec 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rischmueller.
     Emma Wawrock obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Oscar Rischmueller

M, b. circa 1901

Frieda Laura Wawrock

F, b. 31 August 1912, d. 9 March 1999
Father*John Wawrock b. Dec 1871
Mother*Louise Simniok b. Dec 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrieda Laura Wawrock was also known as Wawrok.
Married Name8 April 1931As of 8 April 1931,her married name was Bruckert.
  • Frieda Laura Wawrock was born on 31 August 1912 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of John Wawrock and Louise Simniok.
  • Frieda Laura Wawrock married Carl Richard Bruckert on 8 April 1931 at St. Johns, Leland, Wisconsin.1
  • Frieda Laura Wawrock died on 9 March 1999 at age 86.

Citations

  1. [S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.

Carl Richard Bruckert

M, b. 23 April 1909, d. 19 October 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarl Richard Bruckert was also known as Karl.
  • Carl Richard Bruckert was born on 23 April 1909 at Germany.
  • He married Frieda Laura Wawrock, daughter of John Wawrock and Louise Simniok, on 8 April 1931 at St. Johns, Leland, Wisconsin.1
  • Carl Richard Bruckert died on 19 October 1977 at age 68.

Citations

  1. [S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.

Anna Wawrock

F, b. 12 November 1907, d. 27 May 1988
Father*John Wawrock b. Dec 1871
Mother*Louise Simniok b. Dec 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Franceshi.
  • Anna Wawrock was born on 12 November 1907 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of John Wawrock and Louise Simniok.
  • Anna Wawrock died on 27 May 1988 at age 80.
     Anna Wawrock obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ernest Wawrock

M, b. December 1895, d. before November 1987
Father*John Wawrock b. Dec 1871
Mother*Louise Simniok b. Dec 1871
  • Ernest Wawrock was born in December 1895 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John Wawrock and Louise Simniok.
  • Ernest Wawrock died before November 1987.
Census DateLocation
1900Honey Creek, Sauk, WisconsinErnest Wawrock was listed as a nephew in Gottlieb Wawrok's household on the 1900 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T623_1816; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 137.

Herman Wiese

M, b. 18 February 1898, d. 9 March 1978
Father*William Weise b. 31 Dec 1865, d. 20 Dec 1935
Mother*Dorothy Thieding b. 13 Feb 1869, d. 5 Mar 1944
Census DateLocation
28 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHerman Wiese was listed as a son in William Weise's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHerman Wiese was listed as a son in William Weise's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: 140; FHL Number: 1375750.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

Ernest Arthur Wiese

M, b. 2 March 1905, d. 29 December 1986
Father*William Weise b. 31 Dec 1865, d. 20 Dec 1935
Mother*Dorothy Thieding b. 13 Feb 1869, d. 5 Mar 1944
Census DateLocation
28 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinErnest Arthur Wiese was listed as a son in William Weise's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinErnest Arthur Wiese was listed as a son in William Weise's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Ernest Arthur Wiese and Martha A. Stolte

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: 140; FHL Number: 1375750.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

Mary E. Mundth

F, b. 3 February 1925, d. 27 October 2003
Mary Mundth 1942 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Father*Charles Mundth
Mother*Florence Powell
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 August 1944As of 31 August 1944,her married name was Stolte.
  • Mary E. Mundth was born on 3 February 1925 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Mundth and Florence Powell.
  • Mary E. Mundth married Rupert J. Stolte, son of John Stolte Jr. and Paulina E. Klagos, on 31 August 1944.
  • Mary E. Mundth died on 27 October 2003 at age 78 Mary E. Stolte, 78, Waunakee, formerly of Reedsburg, died Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2003, in the Waunakee Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Feb. 3, 1925, in the Town of Dellona, the daughter of Charles and Florence (nee Powell) Mundth. Mary was a 1942 graduate of the Reedsburg High School and a 1944 graduate of the Sauk County Normal School. On Aug. 31, 1944, she married Rupert J. Stolte. She had worked at the Reedsburg Equity for 23 years until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a former member of the Ladies and the Golden Agers.
     Mary E. Mundth graduated in 1942 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Charles Mundth

M

Children of Charles Mundth and Florence Powell

Florence Powell

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mundth.

Children of Florence Powell and Charles Mundth

Lizette Frida Riggert

F, b. 19 January 1907
Lizzette Riggert - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1924
Father*William Ferdinand Riggert b. 8 May 1883, d. 20 Dec 1978
Mother*Lorna L. Wischoff b. Dec 1882, d. 19 Dec 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLizette Frida Riggert was also known as Lizzette.
Married NameHer married name was Everett.
     Lizette Frida Riggert was confirmed on 9 April 1922 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. She graduated in 1924 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Floyd Otto Riggert

M, b. 21 June 1911, d. 21 June 1967
Father*William Ferdinand Riggert b. 8 May 1883, d. 20 Dec 1978
Mother*Lorna L. Wischoff b. Dec 1882, d. 19 Dec 1970
  • Floyd Otto Riggert was born on 21 June 1911 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of William Ferdinand Riggert and Lorna L. Wischoff.
  • Floyd Otto Riggert was baptized on 9 July 1911 at St John Luthern Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He died on 21 June 1967 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 56.

Amund O. Tuhus

M, b. circa 1891, d. 4 October 1970
Father*(?) Tuhus
Mother*unknown (?)
  • Amund O. Tuhus was born circa 1891.
  • He was the son of (?) Tuhus and unknown (?).
  • Amund O. Tuhus married Valera Riggert, daughter of John Riggert and Elizabeth Schuette, on 14 September 1929.
  • Amund O. Tuhus died on 4 October 1970 Amund O. Tuhus, 79, a longtime Loganville general store operator, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 4, 1970, while traveling in Spain with his wife. He had retired from the store and sold it about 15 years ago to Paul Roewer after operating it for nearly 50 years. He purchased the store from the late John Riggert. He came to the Loganville area from Viroqua. He was a veteran of WWI and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church, Loganville, in Reedsburg, he was a 50 year member of the Masonic lodge, Chaper and Commandery. He belonged to the Consistory and Zor shrine in Madison. He was a director of the Farmers and Merchants bank. Surviving are his wife, the former Valera Riggert; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Oncken, Stoughton, and Mrs. Ralph Carlson, Norwalk, CT., six grand-children; two brothers, Kenneth, Madison; and Sidney, in Florida; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Coleman, Viroqua; and Miss Mabel Tuhus, Madison. Services will be arranged at the Gant Funeral Home, 1130 East Main Street. Taken from the Reedsburg Paper of 10-10-1970.

Robert Edward Riggert

M, b. 23 November 1913, d. 28 April 2000
Robert Riggert 1931 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Father*Otto John Riggert b. 31 Oct 1885, d. Apr 1960
Mother*Amelia Reinecke b. c 1887, d. Feb 1952
  • Robert Edward Riggert was born on 23 November 1913 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Otto John Riggert and Amelia Reinecke.
  • Robert Edward Riggert was baptized on 18 December 1913 at St Paul Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He married Alice G. Sweeney, daughter of Edward L. Sweeney and Ida C. Byrne, on 31 December 1942.
  • Robert Edward Riggert died on 28 April 2000 at age 86 Robert E. Riggert, age 86, of Madison, formerly of Reedsburg, died on Friday, April 28, 2000 at the home of his daughter, Jane. He was born on November 23, 1913 in Reedsburg, the son of Otto and Amelia (Reinecke) Riggert. Bob was a graduate of Reedsburg High School in 1931. He also attended the Sauk County Normal School. On December 31, 1942 he was married to the former Alice G. Sweeney. He operated Riggert's Super Valu in Reedsburg for many years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Alice; one son, John Riggert of Madison; three daughters, Jane (Douglas) Riggert-Thompson of Madison, Mary (Alan) Hendrickson of Whitewater and Janet Riggert of Pewaukee; four grandsons; Eric and David Riggert-Thompson, Michael and Christopher Hendrickson; and his sister Jeanette Riggert of Madison. Private family graveside services were held on Saturday at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsburg with Dr. James Steinbrecher officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to thank Hospice Care for their kindness and support. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Taken from the Reedsburg Paper.
  • He was buried after 28 April 2000 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
     Robert Edward Riggert was confirmed on 10 April 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1931 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Jeanette Louise Riggert

F, b. 22 December 1925, d. 11 July 2018
Jeanette Riggert 1943 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Father*Otto John Riggert b. 31 Oct 1885, d. Apr 1960
Mother*Amelia Reinecke b. c 1887, d. Feb 1952
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJeanette Louise Riggert was also known as Jenette Louise.
  • Jeanette Louise Riggert was born on 22 December 1925 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Otto John Riggert and Amelia Reinecke.
  • Jeanette Louise Riggert was baptized on 17 January 1926 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • She died on 11 July 2018 at age 92 Jeanette Louise Riggert, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1925 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Otto and Amelia (Reinecke) Riggert. She is survived by her nephew: John Riggert, of Madison and three nieces: Jane Riggert-Thompson (Douglas), of Madison; Mary Hendrickson (Alan), of Whitewater and Janet Eury (Dennis), of Pewaukee. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents and her brother: Robert Riggert, of Reedsburg. A family graveside service was held at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsburg with Pastor Donald Glanzer officiating. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Chapel in Madison. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Oakwood Village West for showing Jeanette such warmth and caring. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
  • She was buried after 11 July 2018 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
     Jeanette Louise Riggert graduated in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Minnie Holdwedel

F, b. 22 January 1866, d. July 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMinnie Holdwedel was also known as Minna.
Married Name12 April 1891As of 12 April 1891,her married name was Riggert.
  • Minnie Holdwedel was born on 22 January 1866 at Germany.
  • She married Otto Riggert, son of Herman Riggert and Katharine Marquardt, on 12 April 1891 at Chicago, Illinois.
  • Minnie Holdwedel witnessed the death of Arthur Riggert in September 1898 at Wisconsin; Arthur Riggert, a 2 year old child, died at the home of Herman Riggert last Saunday. Mrs. Otto Riggert, the mother, had been visiting here sometime and Mr. Riggert, the father came up immediately to attend the funeral. They returned home today. Taken from the Reedsburg Free Press of 9-23-1898.
  • Minnie Holdwedel died in July 1935 at age 69 Funeral services were held Wednesday at the St. John's Lutheran church in Baraboo for Mrs. Minnie Holdwedel Riggert, widow of Otto Riggert, who died in a Chicago hospital on Monay evening. Burial took place in the Reedsburg cemetery. About 3 1/2 years ago, Mrs. Riggert moved to Chicago following the death of her husand to live with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Stover. She is survived by her daughter, and a son, Henry Riggert, both of Chicago, 3 brothers, 1 sister and four foster sisters, who make their home in this vicinity. She was born in Marien Verder, Germany, January 22, 1866, and came to this country when she was four years old. The first eight years the family lived in Penn., and then moved to Ableman where they resided for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Riggert were married in Chicago on April 12, 1891, and lived there until 12 years ago when they moved to Baraboo. Taken from the Reedsburg Times of 7-26-1935.

Children of Minnie Holdwedel and Otto Riggert

Alma M. Riggert

F, d. after 1977
Father*Otto Riggert b. 8 Apr 1860, d. Mar 1932
Mother*Minnie Holdwedel b. 22 Jan 1866, d. Jul 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 August 1930As of 15 August 1930,her married name was Stover.

Ralph Stover

M, b. 6 January 1890, d. 10 March 1977
Father*Evan Thomas Stover d. b Mar 1977
Mother*Angie Louise Garland d. b Mar 1977
  • Ralph Stover was born on 6 January 1890.
  • He was the son of Evan Thomas Stover and Angie Louise Garland.
  • Ralph Stover married Alma M. Riggert, daughter of Otto Riggert and Minnie Holdwedel, on 15 August 1930.
  • Ralph Stover died on 10 March 1977 at age 87 Ralph W. Stover, 87, a former Reedsburg resident, died March 10 at Fairhaven Nursing Home in Whitewater. He was born January 6, 1890 in Chicago, Ill. to Evan Thomas and Angie Louise (nee Garland) Stover. He was married August 15, 1930 in Oak Park, Ill. to Alma M. Riggert. Graveside services were held at St. Johns's Lutheran Cemetery on Saturday, March 12 with Rev. Carl Carlson officiating. Survivors include his wife Alma of Whitewater; and one brother, Roy T. Stover, Milwaukee. Taken from the Reedsburg Times Press of March 17, 1977.

Henry Riggert

M
Father*Otto Riggert b. 8 Apr 1860, d. Mar 1932
Mother*Minnie Holdwedel b. 22 Jan 1866, d. Jul 1935

Maria Bertha Dorothea Hennings

F, b. 11 July 1886, d. 5 August 1936
Father*Henry Hennings
Mother*unknown (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaria Bertha Dorothea Hennings was also known as Dorothea.
Married Name19 September 1906As of 19 September 1906,her married name was Riggert.
  • Maria Bertha Dorothea Hennings was born on 11 July 1886 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Hennings and unknown (?).
  • Maria Bertha Dorothea Hennings married Ernest W. Riggert, son of Hermann August Riggert and Louisa Elsa Darger, on 19 September 1906.
  • Maria Bertha Dorothea Hennings died on 5 August 1936 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 50 Dorothea Hennings was born on July 11, 1886 at Loganville, Wis., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hennings. She passed away on Aug. 5, 1936 after an illness of three and a half years. On Sepember 19, 1906, she was married at Loganville to Ernest Riggert, who preceded her in death in September 1921. To this union four children were born, Lucille, Valesca, Marvin and Raymond. All survive their mother. Funeral services were held at the Gant Funeral Home on August 8 at 1:30 p.m. with interment at Loganville. Services were conducted by Rev. L. Schneider of St. John's Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Riggert was a member. Mrs. Riggert moved with her children to this city ten years ago. During her stay in Reedsburg she made many sincere friends; her passing has been keenly felt in a large group of her associates. Besides the children, she is survived by five sisters: Mrs. F. C. Eckstein, Waverly, Ia., Mrs. Herman Gluth, Mrs. Albert Gluth, Mrs. Aug. Yeck of Loganville and Mrs. Esther Landingham of Ames, Iowa. Out of town attendants at the funeral included: Miss Elsie Riggert, Union Pier, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Riggert, Gary, Ind; Mrs. Ralph Stover, Chicago; Mrs. Elvira Storm, Fond du Lac; Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Meyer, Arlington Heights, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riggert, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Riggert, Mrs. Roy Anderson, Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Eckstein, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baumgarten, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Saverda and Margaret, Baraboo; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Homuth, Lena Woerth, Mr. and Mrs. George Woerth, Mrs. Robt. Keller, Sauk City; Mr. and Mrs. Art Luedtke, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Daly, Rockford, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gluth, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gluth, Lodi; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gluth, Columbus; Mrs. Walter Schoephoester and Leroy, Markesan. Taken from the Reedsburg Times of August 19, 1936.
  • She was buried on 8 August 1936 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin, service by St John Lutheran Church.

Children of Maria Bertha Dorothea Hennings and Ernest W. Riggert

Reverand Edmund E. Baumgarten

M, b. 6 May 1913, d. 22 April 2003
Father*William H. Baumgarten b. 1876, d. 1936
Mother*Emma D. Stolte b. 4 Feb 1883, d. Mar 1968
Census DateLocation
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinReverand Edmund E. Baumgarten was listed as a son in William H. Baumgarten's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 284.

Marie Spreuer

F, b. 3 February 1919, d. 9 December 2011
Father*George Spreuer b. c 1886
Mother*Anna (?) b. c 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Spreuer was also known as Mary.
Married NameOctober 1940As of October 1940,her married name was Baumgarten.
  • Marie Spreuer was born on 3 February 1919 at Colorado.
  • She was the daughter of George Spreuer and Anna (?).
  • Marie Spreuer married Reverand Edmund E. Baumgarten, son of William H. Baumgarten and Emma D. Stolte, in October 1940.
  • Marie Spreuer died on 9 December 2011 at age 92 Marie Baumgarten entered a new life with her Lord and Savior and rejoined the love of her life on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Marie's family were Volga Germans who emigrated to the New World in 1913. After the family had short stays in Winnipeg and Idaho, Marie Spreuer was born in Brush, Colo., on Feb. 3, 1919, and her family moved to Oshkosh in 1923. Marie began kindergarten at Roosevelt Elementary School in the year that school first opened. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1937 and married her beloved husband the Rev. Edmund Baumgarten in October 1940, in Oshkosh. Marie glorified and served God by dedicating her life to joyously serving her church, her family and her community. Marie is survived by her sons Paul (Dee) Baumgarten of Papillion, Neb., Rev. Thomas (Paula Jean) Baumgarten of Minoqua, Wis., Rev. Jonathan (Marian) Baumgarten of River Forest, Ill., and Edward Baumgarten of Oshkosh, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother-in-law Melvin Baumgarten of Loganville, and special friends Angie and Hunter Berholtz. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmund, her parents George and Anna Spreuer, her brother Jacob Spreuer and two sisters Elizabeth Alwin and Elsie Lautenschlager, her parents-in-law, and several brothers-and sisters-in-law. Marie's new life will be celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 North Sawyer St., in Oshkosh with a visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 10 a.m. The family will then escort Marie to St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Loganville, Wis., where there will be a brief graveside prayer service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to Bethel Foundation, 225 N. Eagle St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, in gratitude for the loving care she received from the staff there for more than six and a half years. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to send online condolences to the family. Seefeld Funeral and Cremation Services, Oshkosh, is serving the family.

Herbert A. Baumgarten

M, b. 16 October 1903, d. August 1984
Father*William H. Baumgarten b. 1876, d. 1936
Mother*Emma D. Stolte b. 4 Feb 1883, d. Mar 1968
Census DateLocation
21 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHerbert A. Baumgarten was listed as a son in William H. Baumgarten's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHerbert A. Baumgarten was listed as a son in William H. Baumgarten's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Herbert A. Baumgarten and Alva Luetkens

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: 132; FHL Number: 1375750.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 284.

Martin H. Baumgarten

M, b. circa 1908, d. 28 September 1992
Father*William H. Baumgarten b. 1876, d. 1936
Mother*Emma D. Stolte b. 4 Feb 1883, d. Mar 1968
Census DateLocation
21 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinMartin H. Baumgarten was listed as a son in William H. Baumgarten's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinMartin H. Baumgarten was listed as a son in William H. Baumgarten's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Martin H. Baumgarten and Clara Elise Anna Luetkens

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: 132; FHL Number: 1375750.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 284.