Donald Meister

M, b. 4 April 1926, d. November 1991
Father*Joseph Meister b. 24 Jun 1898, d. 30 May 1979
Mother*Elizabeth M. Gruber b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 4 May 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald Meister was also known as Donny.
Name VariationDonald Meister was also known as Don.
Census DateLocation
28 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDonald Meister was listed as a son in Joseph Meister's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 121.0.

Stanley Meister

M, d. before 1991
Father*Joseph Meister b. 24 Jun 1898, d. 30 May 1979
Mother*Elizabeth M. Gruber b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 4 May 2001

Grayce I. Meister

F, b. 6 March 1923, d. 16 March 2006
Father*Joseph Meister b. 24 Jun 1898, d. 30 May 1979
Mother*Elizabeth M. Gruber b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 4 May 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGrayce I. Meister was also known as Grace I.
Married Name29 May 1944As of 29 May 1944,her married name was Meudt.
  • Grayce I. Meister was born on 6 March 1923 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Meister and Elizabeth M. Gruber.
  • Grayce I. Meister married Robert J. Meudt, son of Joseph M. Meudt and Anna (?), on 29 May 1944.
  • Grayce I. Meister died on 16 March 2006 at age 83 Grayce I. Meudt, age 83, of Dodgeville, died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at her home. Grayce was born on March 6, 1923, and was raised with her five sisters and five brothers at her parents' cheese factory home in rural Plain, Wis. The family cheese business was established by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Gruber) Meister in the year of Grayce's birth. She graduated from St. Luke's High School in Plain in 1941, and married Bob Meudt of (Pleasant Ridge) Dodgeville, on May 29, 1944. Bob and Grayce were well known registered Holstein breeders and founders of Dodge-View Farms, Inc. Grayce's life was centered on her family and friends. She enjoyed painting, quilting and solving word puzzles and baking for her family. Grayce is survived by her six children, Joe (June) Meudt of Dodgeville, Jeanne (Bill) Gregory of Plano, Texas, Roger (Barb Heun) Meudt of Dodgeville, Cindy (Brad) Klusendorf of Spring Green, Karen (Dave) Cayler of Onalaska and Kevin (Robin Schumacher)_ Meudt of Dodgeville; eleven grandchildren, Angela (Scott) Garthwaite, Heidi (Mauricio Lopez) Meudt, Rob (Jennifer) Meudt, Lance (Lori) Meudt, Kyle Meudt, Chelsea Meudt, Casey Meudt, Jillian Klusendorf, Joellyn Klusendorf, Chris Cayler and Valory Cayler; six great-grandchildren, Emily and Maggie Garthwaite, Lauren and Claire Meudt, Clemente Lopez and Charles Meudt; five sisters, Agnes Estreen of Eau Claire, Iris Hein of Tomahawk, Verda (John) Schmitz of Plain, Joan (Delmar) Ring of Plain and Betty Jo (Mike) Lins of DeForest; three brothers, Calvin "Bud" (Ruth) Meister of Madison, Harlan (Betty Ann) Meister of Chatham, Ill., and Jack (Lynn) Meister of Muscoda; her sisters-in-law, Luena Meister of Plain and Phyllis Meister of Muscoda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 1998; her brothers, Donald Meister and Stanley Meister; and her brothers-in-law, John Hein and Joe Estreen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Father Paul Ugo Arinze will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to St. Joseph's School Trust Fund or Upland Hills Hospice.

    Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home 400 E. Grace St. Dodgeville.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 18, 2006 - Grayce (Meister) Meudt obituary
Census DateLocation
28 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinGrayce I. Meister was listed as a daughter in Joseph Meister's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
     Grayce I. Meister obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 121.0.

Iris Meister

F, b. 19 December 1929, d. 3 March 2010
Father*Joseph Meister b. 24 Jun 1898, d. 30 May 1979
Mother*Elizabeth M. Gruber b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 4 May 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIris Meister was also known as Mickey.
Married Name1952As of 1952,her married name was Hein.
  • Iris Meister was born on 19 December 1929 at Plain, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Meister and Elizabeth M. Gruber.
  • Iris Meister married John F. Hein in 1952.
  • Iris Meister died on 3 March 2010 at age 80 Iris Mickey Hein, 80, of Tomahawk, passed away March 3, 2010, at her sons home in Tomahawk. Mickey was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Plain, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gruber) Meister. She married John F. Hein in 1952 in Plain. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1984.

    Mickey formerly lived in Long Beach, Calif., later moving to Saudi Arabia, and finally settling in Tomahawk in 1962, where she and her husband owned and operated Inshalla Country Club for many years.

    She attended St. Marys Nursing School in Madison in 1951, receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse.

    She was employed as a surgical nurse at Seaside Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., finishing her nursing career at Golden Age Nursing Home in Tomahawk. She was very active as a hospice volunteer. Mickey was a member of the Fawn Lake Ladies Group, St. Marys Catholic Church, and the St. Marys Bridge Club. Mickey loved to travel, and in her younger years did so extensively while living in Saudi Arabia, visiting Africa, Asia, and Europe. Later in life, her faith took her to Megegoria.

    Survivors include son, John (Peggy) Hein of Tomahawk; four sisters, Betty Jo (Mike) Lins of Waunakee, Verda (John) Schmitz of Plain, Agnes Estreen of Eau Claire and Joan (Delmar) Ring of Plain; three brothers, Jack (Lynn) Meister of Muscoda, Harley (Betty Ann) Meister of Chatham, Ill., and Buddy (Ruth) Meister of Madison. Mickey is further survived by two grandchildren, Andrew Hein of Tomahawk and Meghan Hein of Minneapolis.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; son Mike; brothers Don and Stan Meister; sister Grace Meudt; and brothers-in-law Joe Estreen and Bob Meudt.

    A Mass of Christian Burial for Iris Mickey Hein will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010, from St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk. Fr. John Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the hour of Mass at 4 p.m.

    Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Census DateLocation
28 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinIris Meister was listed as a daughter in Joseph Meister's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Iris Meister and John F. Hein

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 121.0.

John F. Hein

M, d. 23 March 1984

Child of John F. Hein and Iris Meister

Robert J. Meudt

M, b. 1 November 1923, d. 10 August 1998
Father*Joseph M. Meudt b. Apr 1884, d. 1964
Mother*Anna (?) b. 1891, d. 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert J. Meudt was also known as Bob.
Census DateLocation
23 April 1930Dodgeville, Iowa, WisconsinRobert J. Meudt was listed as a son in Joseph M. Meudt's household on the 1930 Census at Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin; living next door to Jake Meudt.1
     Robert J. Meudt obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2573; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 771.0.

Richard M. Beck

M, b. circa 1937
Father*Andrew J. Beck b. c 1901, d. Feb 1978
Mother*Mary K. Hausner b. 8 Apr 1900, d. 21 May 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRichard M. Beck was also known as Dick.

Anna M. Stutz

F, b. October 1867, d. 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna M. Stutz was also known as Lillian.
Married Namecirca 1885As of circa 1885,her married name was Hutter.
Census DateLocation
1 June 1905Sauk City, Sauk, WisconsinAnna M. Stutz appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Pearson Hartman Hutter at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.
     Anna M. Stutz had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Anna M. Stutz and Pearson Hartman Hutter

Lillian Anna Hutter

F, b. 16 March 1886, d. 1 December 1968
Father*Pearson Hartman Hutter b. 20 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jan 1942
Mother*Anna M. Stutz b. Oct 1867, d. 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLillian Anna Hutter was also known as Lily.
Married Namebefore 1915As of before 1915,her married name was Laughan.
Married Namebefore 1915As of before 1915,her married name was Langhmann.
Census DateLocation
1 June 1905Sauk City, Sauk, WisconsinLillian Anna Hutter appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Pearson Hartman Hutter at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.
April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinLillian Anna Hutter was listed as a cousin (of wife) in George W. Nachreiner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
     On 20 December 1921 Mr. P. H. Hutter and his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Langhmann, and C. F. Schlingbaum spent last Monday (12 Dec 1921) in Spring Green.

Children of Lillian Anna Hutter and Thomas Francis Laughan

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.

Odelia Marie Hutter

F, b. 18 March 1889, d. 1 October 1981
Father*Pearson Hartman Hutter b. 20 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jan 1942
Mother*Anna M. Stutz b. Oct 1867, d. 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOdelia Marie Hutter was also known as Delia.
Married Name25 September 1912As of 25 September 1912,her married name was Schlingbaum.
Married Name25 September 1912As of 25 September 1912,her married name was Schlumgbaum.
Census DateLocation
1 June 1905Sauk City, Sauk, WisconsinOdelia Marie Hutter appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Pearson Hartman Hutter at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Arthur Nicholas Hutter

M, b. 18 December 1899, d. 6 May 1977
Father*Pearson Hartman Hutter b. 20 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jan 1942
Mother*Anna M. Stutz b. Oct 1867, d. 1932
Census DateLocation
1 June 1905Sauk City, Sauk, WisconsinArthur Nicholas Hutter appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Pearson Hartman Hutter at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Arthur Nicholas Hutter and Matilda Peterson

Thomas Francis Laughan

M, b. 13 January 1890, d. 12 February 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Francis Laughan was also known as Langhmann.

Children of Thomas Francis Laughan and Lillian Anna Hutter

Donald Laughan

M, b. circa 1915
Father*Thomas Francis Laughan b. 13 Jan 1890, d. 12 Feb 1920
Mother*Lillian Anna Hutter b. 16 Mar 1886, d. 1 Dec 1968

Gerald Laughan

M, b. circa 1917
Father*Thomas Francis Laughan b. 13 Jan 1890, d. 12 Feb 1920
Mother*Lillian Anna Hutter b. 16 Mar 1886, d. 1 Dec 1968

John Laughan

M, b. circa 1920
Father*Thomas Francis Laughan b. 13 Jan 1890, d. 12 Feb 1920
Mother*Lillian Anna Hutter b. 16 Mar 1886, d. 1 Dec 1968

Magdalen Mary Walch

F, b. 25 December 1902
Father*Engelbert Walch
Mother*Mary Reuter
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meise.

Leo Ralph Volk

M, b. 1 July 1892, d. September 1982
Father*Phillip Volk Sr. b. 1851, d. 29 Aug 1930
Mother*Mary Zoerg b. 1851, d. 1914
Census DateLocation
20 June 1895Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Ralph Volk appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of Phillip Volk Sr. at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; 5 male 3 female; 6 born in the US 2 born in Germany.
22 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLeo Ralph Volk was listed as a son in Phillip Volk Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
     Leo Ralph Volk obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Leo Ralph Volk and Mina Meise

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 134.

Lucy A. Meise

F, b. 20 April 1910, d. 24 August 2006
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 March 1936As of 19 March 1936,her married name was Johnson.
  • Lucy A. Meise was born on 20 April 1910 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk.
  • Lucy A. Meise married Arthur L. Johnson, son of Arthur N. Johnson and Laura M. (?), on 19 March 1936 at Moline, Illinois, also reported as 9 Mar 1936.
  • Lucy A. Meise died on 24 August 2006 at age 96 Lucy A. Johnson, age 96, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. She was born on April 20, 1910, in Plain, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Molly (Volk) Meise. Lucy graduated from St. Luke's High School in 1927. She then attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1928, graduating in 1931, as a registered nurse. Lucy was united in marriage to Arthur L. Johnson in Moline, Ill., on March 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1982. She worked at the Dane County Jail, as a Deputy Sheriff for 17 years, retiring in 1975. Lucy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, an alumni of St. Mary's Hospital Nursing School, and a member of St. Mary's Auxiliary. She also volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital. Lucy is survived by her children, Brad (JoAnn) Johnson of Madison, and Frances (Howard) Helgeson of Madison; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Viola Wohlferd; and son-in-law, Don Paulson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; a son, Nick Johnson, on Jan. 3, 1999; a daughter, Pauline Paulson, in May 2003; her parents; and three brothers, Wilbert, Frank Jr., and Donald Meise. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 404 E. Main St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A special thank you to Harmony House of Madison and the staff at Hospice. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers.

Children of Lucy A. Meise and Arthur L. Johnson

Arthur L. Johnson

M, b. 1 November 1913, d. 1 July 1982
Father*Arthur N. Johnson b. c 1889
Mother*Laura M. (?) b. c 1892
Census DateLocation
2 January 1920Madison Ward 8, Dane, WisconsinArthur L. Johnson was listed as a son in Arthur N. Johnson's household on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 8, Dane, Wisconsin.1
12 April 1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinArthur L. Johnson was listed as a son in Arthur N. Johnson's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.2
     Arthur L. Johnson obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of Arthur L. Johnson and Lucy A. Meise

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison Ward 8, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 933.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 576.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

Viola E. Meise

F, b. 4 October 1921
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wolferd.
Married NameHer married name was Wohlferd.

Nick S. Johnson

M, b. 30 January 1946, d. 3 January 1999
Father*Arthur L. Johnson b. 1 Nov 1913, d. 1 Jul 1982
Mother*Lucy A. Meise b. 20 Apr 1910, d. 24 Aug 2006

Pauline Ann Johnson

F, b. 8 July 1937, d. 12 May 2003
Father*Arthur L. Johnson b. 1 Nov 1913, d. 1 Jul 1982
Mother*Lucy A. Meise b. 20 Apr 1910, d. 24 Aug 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 September 1957As of 7 September 1957,her married name was Paulson.
  • Pauline Ann Johnson was born on 8 July 1937 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Arthur L. Johnson and Lucy A. Meise.
  • Pauline Ann Johnson died on 12 May 2003 at age 65.

Frank Meise Jr.

M, b. 18 April 1915, d. February 1984
Father*Frank Meise Sr. b. Feb 1885, d. 1974
Mother*Amelia Volk b. Jan 1886, d. 1958
  • Frank Meise Jr. was born on 18 April 1915.
  • He was the son of Frank Meise Sr. and Amelia Volk.
  • Frank Meise Jr. died in February 1984 at age 68.

Fred Volk

M, b. February 1888, d. 1961
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932

Otto Joseph Volk

M, b. 2 November 1898, d. 22 October 1959
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932

Pauline B. Volk

F, b. 9 August 1882, d. 15 March 1966
Father*Joseph Volk Sr. b. 1842, d. 1922
Mother*Theresa Kirshbaum b. Dec 1857, d. 1932
  • Pauline B. Volk was never married.
  • She was born on 9 August 1882 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Volk Sr. and Theresa Kirshbaum.
  • Pauline B. Volk died on 15 March 1966 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 83.
Census DateLocation
30 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a sister-in-law in John H. Liegel's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a servant (actually sister-in-law) in John H. Liegel's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
4 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinPauline B. Volk was listed as a sister-in-law in John H. Liegel's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Liegl.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 896; FHL Number: 1375749.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 71.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 112.0.

Agnes M. Kesan

F, b. 6 January 1910, d. 1 May 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Volk.

Louis S. Weiss

M, b. 3 February 1916, d. 6 November 2004
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
  • Louis S. Weiss was born on 3 February 1916 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
  • Louis S. Weiss married Teresa M. Bindl, daughter of Henry Jacob Bindl and Theresia Kate Dischler, on 13 February 1939.
  • Louis S. Weiss married Edna Celia Paulus, daughter of George J. Paulus and Anna T. Alt, on 26 April 1981.
  • Louis S. Weiss died on 6 November 2004 at age 88 Louis S. Weiss, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. He was born in Plain, on Feb. 3, 1916, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Schwartz) Weiss. He was married to Teresa M. Bindl on Feb. 13, 1939, and she died in 1980. He married Edna Meise on April 26, 1981, and she preceded him in death in 1990. Mr. Weiss farmed for many years in the town of Prairie du Sac, and after retirement was a very active gardener. He also enjoyed fishing on the Wisconsin River and playing cards. Mr. Weiss was a member St. Aloysius Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3099, the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. He was also a former director of Consumers Co-Op in Sauk City. Survivors include a daughter, Sister Jane of Racine; four sons, Robert (Joan) of Prairie du Sac, Daniel (Mary) of Spring Green, David (Myra) of Prairie du Sac, and Dennis (Gloria) of Mauston; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilfred (Elvie) of Plain; sisters-in-law, Alma Mueller of Baraboo, Caroline Schweiss and Gertie Bindl, both of Plain; nine step-children and their families, Les (Connie) Meise of Crestwood, Ill., Joanne (Ken) Volk of Plain, Karen (Red) Cresswell of Arena, Mary (Jack) Krueger of Watertown, Rick Meise of Prairie du Sac, Elaine (Al) Hellenbrand of Middleton, Terry (Debbie) Meise of Tempe, Ariz., Evy (Vern) Halverson of Barneveld, and Dan (Donna) Meise of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by two sons, Gerold and James; four brothers, Zeno, Joseph, Jack and Edmund; and two sisters, Martina Rieder and Lucy Ringelstetter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH where the Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary at 5 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to Mass. Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk City.

Children of Louis S. Weiss and Teresa M. Bindl

Joseph Herman Weiss

M, b. 24 February 1874, d. after 1930
     On 12 September 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz

Wilfred R. Weiss

M, b. 24 March 1922, d. 2 September 2006
Father*Joseph Herman Weiss b. 24 Feb 1874, d. a 1930
Mother*Mary Schwartz b. c 1883, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilfred R. Weiss was also known as Bill.
  • Wilfred R. Weiss was born on 24 March 1922 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Joseph Herman Weiss and Mary Schwartz.
  • Wilfred R. Weiss died on 2 September 2006 at age 84 Wilfred "Bill" R. Weiss, age 84, of Plain, passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital in Madison, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. Bill was born in 1922, to Joseph and Mary Weiss. Bill married Elvy Ring in 1947. He was in the Air Force 8th 453rd Bomb Group. He was a past commander of the American Legion Post 398. He was a member of the St. Luke's men's choir for 70 years, the Catholic Knights, the foresters, and the Tri-County Airport Association. He spent 34 years as a fireman and nine years as the assistant chief. Bill is survived by a wife, Elvy Weiss; seven children, Linda (John) Goley, Pat (Steve) Bowdish, LaVonne (Andy) Anderson, Gary (Rhonda) Weiss, William R. (Connie) Weiss, Dorothy (John) Hill and Terry (Sheila) Weiss; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Schwartz) Weiss; five brothers, Zeno, Sep, Jack, Louis and Ed Weiss; two sisters, Martina Reider and Lucy Ringelstetter; and a grandson, Michael Hill. A Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with interment following at the St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Plain American Legion Post 398 will be providing military rites. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.