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Mary E. Sussner

F, b. 2 February 1873, d. 14 December 1941

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1895	As of circa 1895,her married name was Benseman.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1895

As of circa 1895,her married name was Benseman.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 February 1873	Mary E. Sussner was born on 2 February 1873 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1895	She married Henry J. Benseman circa 1895.
Death	14 December 1941	Mary E. Sussner died on 14 December 1941 at age 68 Mary (Sussner) Benseman obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 16, 1941 - Mary (Sussner) Benseman obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1873

Mary E. Sussner was born on 2 February 1873 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1895

She married Henry J. Benseman circa 1895.

Death

14 December 1941

Mary E. Sussner died on 14 December 1941 at age 68 Mary (Sussner) Benseman obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 16, 1941 - Mary (Sussner) Benseman obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary E. Sussner was listed as wife in Henry J. Benseman's household on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary E. Sussner was listed as wife in Henry J. Benseman's household on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Mary E. Sussner and Henry J. Benseman

Lawrence Benseman
Alta Leona Benseman+ b. 29 Oct 1897, d. 31 Dec 1994
Edwin Benseman b. 10 Jan 1905, d. 10 Jan 1906
Herbert Benseman b. c 1908

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 814.

Edwin Benseman

M, b. 10 January 1905, d. 10 January 1906

Father*

Henry J. Benseman b. 1868, d. 22 Jul 1939

Mother*

Mary E. Sussner b. 2 Feb 1873, d. 14 Dec 1941

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 January 1905	Edwin Benseman was born on 10 January 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Henry J. Benseman and Mary E. Sussner.
Death	10 January 1906	Edwin Benseman died on 10 January 1906 at died in infancy at age 1.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 January 1905

Edwin Benseman was born on 10 January 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry J. Benseman and Mary E. Sussner.

Death

10 January 1906

Edwin Benseman died on 10 January 1906 at died in infancy at age 1.

Herbert Benseman

M, b. circa 1908

Father*

Henry J. Benseman b. 1868, d. 22 Jul 1939

Mother*

Mary E. Sussner b. 2 Feb 1873, d. 14 Dec 1941

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1908	Herbert Benseman was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Henry J. Benseman and Mary E. Sussner.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1908

Herbert Benseman was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry J. Benseman and Mary E. Sussner.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin	Herbert Benseman was listed as a son in Henry J. Benseman's household on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Herbert Benseman was listed as a son in Henry J. Benseman's household on the 1910 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 111; Image: 814.

Will Sparks

M, b. circa 1888

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1888	Will Sparks was born circa 1888 at Kentucky.
Marriage	circa 1917	He married Miriam Adams circa 1917.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1888

Will Sparks was born circa 1888 at Kentucky.

Marriage

circa 1917

He married Miriam Adams circa 1917.

Census Date	Location	Description
10 April 1930	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky	Will Sparks was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

10 April 1930

Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky

Will Sparks was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 756; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 372.0.

Miriam Adams

F, b. circa 1890

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1917	As of circa 1917,her married name was Sparks.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1917

As of circa 1917,her married name was Sparks.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1890	Miriam Adams was born circa 1890 at Kentucky.
Marriage	circa 1917	She married Will Sparks circa 1917.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1890

Miriam Adams was born circa 1890 at Kentucky.

Marriage

circa 1917

She married Will Sparks circa 1917.

Census Date	Location	Description
10 April 1930	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky	Miriam Adams was listed as wife in Will Sparks's household on the 1930 Census at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

10 April 1930

Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky

Miriam Adams was listed as wife in Will Sparks's household on the 1930 Census at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 756; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 372.0.

Diane D. Stieve

F, b. 14 March 1959, d. 5 December 2004

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 July 1977	As of 30 July 1977,her married name was Winecke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 July 1977

As of 30 July 1977,her married name was Winecke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 March 1959	Diane D. Stieve was born on 14 March 1959.
Death	5 December 2004	She died on 5 December 2004 at age 45 Diane D. Winecke, age 45 of North Freedom, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, following an automobile accident. Diane, the daughter of Duane and Dorothy (Vertein) Stieve, was born on March 14, 1959 in Madison. She was baptized on April 19, 1959 and confirmed on April 15, 1973 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs, and was later married at St. John's to Allen N. Winecke on July 30, 1977. Diane had been employed originally as a mail carrier, beginning on Jan. 27, 1979, and later as a clerk at the Reedsburg Post Office. She enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, gardening, working with the community and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by the father of her children, Allen N. Winecke of Rock Springs; three children, Allen M. Winecke and Susie Peters of Reedsburg, Shelly D. Winecke and Brad Brandt of Reedsburg, and Shawn A. Winecke of Baraboo; three, soon to be four, grandchildren, Traton, and twins, Alexis and Autumn; her parents, Duane and Dorothy Stieve of North Freedom; three brothers, Duane D. (Tami) Stieve of Rock Springs, Dale (Laurie) Stieve of North Freedom, and Daryl (Janet) Stieve of Reedsburg; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews; her best friend of 40 years, Rita Schipper of Baraboo; many other relatives and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her grandparents, Agnes and George Vertein, and Leonard and Agnes Stieve. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave., in Baraboo, and at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 March 1959

Diane D. Stieve was born on 14 March 1959.

Death

5 December 2004

She died on 5 December 2004 at age 45 Diane D. Winecke, age 45 of North Freedom, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, following an automobile accident.

Diane, the daughter of Duane and Dorothy (Vertein) Stieve, was born on March 14, 1959 in Madison. She was baptized on April 19, 1959 and confirmed on April 15, 1973 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs, and was later married at St. John's to Allen N. Winecke on July 30, 1977.

Diane had been employed originally as a mail carrier, beginning on Jan. 27, 1979, and later as a clerk at the Reedsburg Post Office. She enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, gardening, working with the community and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by the father of her children, Allen N. Winecke of Rock Springs; three children, Allen M. Winecke and Susie Peters of Reedsburg, Shelly D. Winecke and Brad Brandt of Reedsburg, and Shawn A. Winecke of Baraboo; three, soon to be four, grandchildren, Traton, and twins, Alexis and Autumn; her parents, Duane and Dorothy Stieve of North Freedom; three brothers, Duane D. (Tami) Stieve of Rock Springs, Dale (Laurie) Stieve of North Freedom, and Daryl (Janet) Stieve of Reedsburg; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews; her best friend of 40 years, Rita Schipper of Baraboo; many other relatives and friends.

Diane was preceded in death by her grandparents, Agnes and George Vertein, and Leonard and Agnes Stieve.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home, 401 Madison Ave., in Baraboo, and at the church on Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Tanner Jay Zimmerman

M, b. 6 July 1983, d. 17 April 2007

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 July 1983	Tanner Jay Zimmerman was born on 6 July 1983.
Death	17 April 2007	He died on 17 April 2007 at age 23 Tanner Jay Zimmerman, age 23, of North Freedom, was taken to his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. He was born July 6, 1983, in Baraboo, to David and Lynn (Vertein) Zimmerman. He was the youngest of their three sons. Tanner is survived by his parents; two brothers, Chad (Melanie) Zimmerman and Jeremy (Lacy Lemon) Zimmerman; maternal grandmother, Faith Vertein; paternal grandmother, Marie (Zimmerman) Boyles; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was further survived by his special friend, Kayla Pfaff; employer and friend, Jerry Sprecher; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Lorenz (Chub) Zimmerman and George L. Vertein. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007, at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Baraboo, with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Madison Ave., in Baraboo and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 July 1983

Tanner Jay Zimmerman was born on 6 July 1983.

Death

17 April 2007

He died on 17 April 2007 at age 23 Tanner Jay Zimmerman, age 23, of North Freedom, was taken to his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. He was born July 6, 1983, in Baraboo, to David and Lynn (Vertein) Zimmerman. He was the youngest of their three sons. Tanner is survived by his parents; two brothers, Chad (Melanie) Zimmerman and Jeremy (Lacy Lemon) Zimmerman; maternal grandmother, Faith Vertein; paternal grandmother, Marie (Zimmerman) Boyles; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was further survived by his special friend, Kayla Pfaff; employer and friend, Jerry Sprecher; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Lorenz (Chub) Zimmerman and George L. Vertein. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007, at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Baraboo, with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Madison Ave., in Baraboo and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the family or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in North Freedom.

Lorenz Zimmerman

M, d. before April 2007

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lorenz Zimmerman was also known as Chub.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lorenz Zimmerman was also known as Chub.

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	before April 2007	Lorenz Zimmerman died before April 2007.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before April 2007

Lorenz Zimmerman died before April 2007.

Allen Vertein

M, b. 15 June 1931, d. 19 August 2017

Father*

George Henry Edward Vertein b. 26 Feb 1902, d. 26 Jun 1996

Mother*

Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst b. 18 Oct 1909, d. 8 Apr 2001

Allen (Hans) Vertein 1949 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Allen Vertein was also known as Hans.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Allen Vertein was also known as Hans.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 June 1931	Allen Vertein was born on 15 June 1931.
		He was the son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst.
Marriage	30 April 1955	Allen Vertein married Marie Gschwendner on 30 April 1955.
Death	19 August 2017	Allen Vertein died on 19 August 2017 at age 86 Allen “Hans” Vertein, 86, passed away at home on August 19, 2017. He was born in North Freedom, WI on June 15, 1931 to George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. Allen married Marie Gschwendner on April 30, 1955. They were blessed with 4 children, Rick, Cheri, Joanne, and Sandy. Allen graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1949. He was employed by Fauerbach Brewery and Rayovac Corporation before starting at Oscar Mayer Company, retiring in 1993, after 43 years. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was on active duty from 1951-1953, spending 13 months in Korea. Allen was able to go on an Honor Flight in 2015, and was a life-long member of the local V.F.W #7694. Upon retirement he kept busy on their farmette, raising beef cattle, lawn work and gardening and was proud to give his produce to others. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie; 3 daughters, Cheri (Tim) Brickl, Joanne (Dean) Walsh, Sandy Stanis; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve and Marilyn Vertein; and a brother, Ken (LaVeta); sisters in law, Alice Liebmann, Faith Vertein; brother in law, Joe Donaubauer. Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Rick in 1974, 3 infant children, brothers George and Carl, sister in law Irene Donaubauer; and a brother in law, Gerald Liebmann. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac, WI with Pastor Bradley Pearson officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Prairie du Sac Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, WI.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 June 1931

Allen Vertein was born on 15 June 1931.

He was the son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst.

Marriage

30 April 1955

Allen Vertein married Marie Gschwendner on 30 April 1955.

Death

19 August 2017

Allen Vertein died on 19 August 2017 at age 86 Allen “Hans” Vertein, 86, passed away at home on August 19, 2017.

He was born in North Freedom, WI on June 15, 1931 to George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. Allen married Marie Gschwendner on April 30, 1955. They were blessed with 4 children, Rick, Cheri, Joanne, and Sandy.

Allen graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1949. He was employed by Fauerbach Brewery and Rayovac Corporation before starting at Oscar Mayer Company, retiring in 1993, after 43 years. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was on active duty from 1951-1953, spending 13 months in Korea. Allen was able to go on an Honor Flight in 2015, and was a life-long member of the local V.F.W #7694. Upon retirement he kept busy on their farmette, raising beef cattle, lawn work and gardening and was proud to give his produce to others. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie; 3 daughters, Cheri (Tim) Brickl, Joanne (Dean) Walsh, Sandy Stanis; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve and Marilyn Vertein; and a brother, Ken (LaVeta); sisters in law, Alice Liebmann, Faith Vertein; brother in law, Joe Donaubauer. Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Rick in 1974, 3 infant children, brothers George and Carl, sister in law Irene Donaubauer; and a brother in law, Gerald Liebmann. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac, WI with Pastor Bradley Pearson officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Prairie du Sac Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, WI.

Allen Vertein graduated in 1949 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marie Gschwendner

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 April 1955	As of 30 April 1955,her married name was Vertein.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 April 1955

As of 30 April 1955,her married name was Vertein.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	30 April 1955	Marie Gschwendner married Allen Vertein, son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst, on 30 April 1955.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

30 April 1955

Marie Gschwendner married Allen Vertein, son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst, on 30 April 1955.

Carl Vertein

M, b. 2 August 1941, d. 17 July 2004

Father*

George Henry Edward Vertein b. 26 Feb 1902, d. 26 Jun 1996

Mother*

Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst b. 18 Oct 1909, d. 8 Apr 2001

Carl Vertoin (Vertein) 1959 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 August 1941	Carl Vertein was born on 2 August 1941.
		He was the son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst.
Death	17 July 2004	Carl Vertein died on 17 July 2004 at age 62 Carl W. Vertein, 63 of North Freedom, passed away on Saturday, July 17 at the UW Hospital in Madison. Carl, the son of George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein, Sr., was born on Aug. 2, 1941 in North Freedom. He was employed as a forklift operator by Seneca Foods for approximately 30 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Carl thoroughly enjoyed spending time and playing with his grandchildren. He was an avid sheepshead and cribbage player, and a great outdoorsman. He is survived by two children, Jeff (Jan) Vertein of Rock Springs and Judy (Rick) Urben of Oregon; five grandchildren, Tyler, Dustin, Dillon, Aimee and Connor; four siblings, Allen (Marie) Vertein of Sauk City, Kenneth (LaVeta) Vertein of Baraboo, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve of North Freedom, and Marilyn Vertein of Baraboo; other relatives and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, George Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 20, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home's new location, 401 Madison Ave. in Baraboo; and on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services, at St. John's Church.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 August 1941

Carl Vertein was born on 2 August 1941.

He was the son of George Henry Edward Vertein and Agnes Elsie LaVera Steinhorst.

Death

17 July 2004

Carl Vertein died on 17 July 2004 at age 62 Carl W. Vertein, 63 of North Freedom, passed away on Saturday, July 17 at the UW Hospital in Madison.

Carl, the son of George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein, Sr., was born on Aug. 2, 1941 in North Freedom. He was employed as a forklift operator by Seneca Foods for approximately 30 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Carl thoroughly enjoyed spending time and playing with his grandchildren. He was an avid sheepshead and cribbage player, and a great outdoorsman.

He is survived by two children, Jeff (Jan) Vertein of Rock Springs and Judy (Rick) Urben of Oregon; five grandchildren, Tyler, Dustin, Dillon, Aimee and Connor; four siblings, Allen (Marie) Vertein of Sauk City, Kenneth (LaVeta) Vertein of Baraboo, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve of North Freedom, and Marilyn Vertein of Baraboo; other relatives and friends.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, George Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 20, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Redlin Funeral Home's new location, 401 Madison Ave. in Baraboo; and on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services, at St. John's Church.

Carl Vertein graduated in 1959 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

August F. F. Klitzke

M, b. 1 April 1847, d. 6 June 1915

Father*

Ferdinand Klitzke b. c 1818, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1828, d. a Jun 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 April 1847	August F. F. Klitzke was born on 1 April 1847 at Prussia.
		He was the son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?).
Marriage	before 1869	August F. F. Klitzke married Johanna Caroline Perlenberg before 1869.
Death	6 June 1915	August F. F. Klitzke died on 6 June 1915 at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 April 1847

August F. F. Klitzke was born on 1 April 1847 at Prussia.

He was the son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Marriage

before 1869

August F. F. Klitzke married Johanna Caroline Perlenberg before 1869.

Death

6 June 1915

August F. F. Klitzke died on 6 June 1915 at age 68.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	August F. F. Klitzke was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

August F. F. Klitzke was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Children of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg

George Klitzke d. a 1929
August Klitzke d. a 1929
Hugo Klitzke d. a 1929
Albert Klitzke b. c 1869, d. a 1929
William F. H. Klitzke+ b. 29 Apr 1873, d. 10 Jun 1917
Bertha Klitzke+ b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Mary Klitzke+ b. c 1877, d. 8 Jun 1934
Anna Augusta Klitzke+ b. c 1879, d. a 1929
Reinhold Klitzke+ b. 1888, d. 29 Jun 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg

F, b. 17 September 1847, d. 16 February 1929

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was also known as Johannah.
Married Name	before 1869	As of before 1869,her married name was Klitzke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was also known as Johannah.

Married Name

before 1869

As of before 1869,her married name was Klitzke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 September 1847	Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was born on 17 September 1847 at Prussia.
Marriage	before 1869	She married August F. F. Klitzke, son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?), before 1869.
Death	16 February 1929	Johanna Caroline Perlenberg died on 16 February 1929 at age 81 Mrs. August Klitzke, aged 81 years, 4 months, 29 days, died at the home of her son Reinhold in Baraboo, Saturday morning, Feb. 16,1929, she being sick only one day. Mrs. Klitzke was a native of Germany born Sept. 17, 1847. She and her husband who preceded her in death on June 6, 1915, came to this country and made their home near Reedsburg both being members of the St. Peters Lutheran Church of Reedsburg until the year of 1890 they moved on a farm to Ableman. After the death of her husband she made her home with her son Reinhold. The funeral was held from the home in Baraboo Thursday at 10:30 and then taken to the Lutheran Church in Ableman where she had been a faithful member, and laid beside her husband. Her pallbearers were her grandsons George and Harold Gehrke, Ewald Klipp, Elmer Klitzke, Harold Zautke, Ralph Zautke. She leaves eight children: Reinhold and Albert of Baraboo; Mrs. Bertha Gehrke and Hugo of Ableman; Mrs. Mary Klipp of Loganville; Mrs. Anna Zautke of Reedsburg; George of London, Minn., August of Madison. Her son William died in June, 1917 at the age of 44 years. Taken from the Reedsburg Free Press of 2-21-1929.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 September 1847

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was born on 17 September 1847 at Prussia.

Marriage

before 1869

She married August F. F. Klitzke, son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?), before 1869.

Death

16 February 1929

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg died on 16 February 1929 at age 81 Mrs. August Klitzke, aged 81 years, 4 months, 29 days, died at the home of her son Reinhold in Baraboo, Saturday morning, Feb. 16,1929, she being sick only one day. Mrs. Klitzke was a native of Germany born Sept. 17, 1847. She and her husband who preceded her in death on June 6, 1915, came to this country and made their home near Reedsburg both being members of the St. Peters Lutheran Church of Reedsburg until the year of 1890 they moved on a farm to Ableman. After the death of her husband she made her home with her son Reinhold. The funeral was held from the home in Baraboo Thursday at 10:30 and then taken to the Lutheran Church in Ableman where she had been a faithful member, and laid beside her husband. Her pallbearers were her grandsons George and Harold Gehrke, Ewald Klipp, Elmer Klitzke, Harold Zautke, Ralph Zautke. She leaves eight children: Reinhold and Albert of Baraboo; Mrs. Bertha Gehrke and Hugo of Ableman; Mrs. Mary Klipp of Loganville; Mrs. Anna Zautke of Reedsburg; George of London, Minn., August of Madison. Her son William died in June, 1917 at the age of 44 years. Taken from the Reedsburg Free Press of 2-21-1929.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was listed as wife in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg was listed as wife in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Children of Johanna Caroline Perlenberg and August F. F. Klitzke

George Klitzke d. a 1929
August Klitzke d. a 1929
Hugo Klitzke d. a 1929
Albert Klitzke b. c 1869, d. a 1929
William F. H. Klitzke+ b. 29 Apr 1873, d. 10 Jun 1917
Bertha Klitzke+ b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Mary Klitzke+ b. c 1877, d. 8 Jun 1934
Anna Augusta Klitzke+ b. c 1879, d. a 1929
Reinhold Klitzke+ b. 1888, d. 29 Jun 1972

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Ferdinand Klitzke

M, b. circa 1818, d. after June 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1818	Ferdinand Klitzke was born circa 1818 at Prussia.
Marriage	before 1847	He married Caroline (?) before 1847.
Death	after June 1880	Ferdinand Klitzke died after June 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1818

Ferdinand Klitzke was born circa 1818 at Prussia.

Marriage

before 1847

He married Caroline (?) before 1847.

Death

after June 1880

Ferdinand Klitzke died after June 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Ferdinand Klitzke was listed as father in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ferdinand Klitzke was listed as father in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Children of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?)

August F. F. Klitzke+ b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915
Frederick Klitzke+ b. c 1850
Charles Klitzke b. c 1855

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Caroline (?)

F, b. circa 1828, d. after June 1880

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1847	As of before 1847,her married name was Klitzke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1847

As of before 1847,her married name was Klitzke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1828	Caroline (?) was born circa 1828 at Prussia.
Marriage	before 1847	She married Ferdinand Klitzke before 1847.
Death	after June 1880	Caroline (?) died after June 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1828

Caroline (?) was born circa 1828 at Prussia.

Marriage

before 1847

She married Ferdinand Klitzke before 1847.

Death

after June 1880

Caroline (?) died after June 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Caroline (?) was listed as mother in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline (?) was listed as mother in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Children of Caroline (?) and Ferdinand Klitzke

August F. F. Klitzke+ b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915
Frederick Klitzke+ b. c 1850
Charles Klitzke b. c 1855

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Charles Klitzke

M, b. circa 1855

Father*

Ferdinand Klitzke b. c 1818, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1828, d. a Jun 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1855	Charles Klitzke was born circa 1855 at Prussia.
		He was the son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1855

Charles Klitzke was born circa 1855 at Prussia.

He was the son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Charles Klitzke was listed as a brother in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Charles Klitzke was listed as a brother in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Albert Klitzke

M, b. circa 1869, d. after 1929

Father*

August F. F. Klitzke b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915

Mother*

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 16 Feb 1929

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1869	Albert Klitzke was born circa 1869 at Prussia.
		He was the son of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.
Death	after 1929	Albert Klitzke died after 1929.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1869

Albert Klitzke was born circa 1869 at Prussia.

He was the son of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.

Death

after 1929

Albert Klitzke died after 1929.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Albert Klitzke was listed as a son in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Albert Klitzke was listed as a son in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Albert Klitzke witnessed the naturalization of Albert J. Gehrke on 25 October 1900 at Circuit Court, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Bertha Klitzke

F, b. 27 December 1874, d. 5 December 1929

Father*

August F. F. Klitzke b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915

Mother*

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 16 Feb 1929

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	5 September 1893	As of 5 September 1893,her married name was Gehrke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 September 1893

As of 5 September 1893,her married name was Gehrke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 December 1874	Bertha Klitzke was born on 27 December 1874 at Panzels, Prussia.
		She was the daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.
Marriage	5 September 1893	Bertha Klitzke married Albert J. Gehrke on 5 September 1893.
Death	5 December 1929	Bertha Klitzke died on 5 December 1929 at age 54 Mrs. Albert Gehrke, aged 54 years, who resided near Ableman, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Thursday forenoon, Dec. 5, 1929, after four weeks of illness of heart trouble. Everything was done to relieve her suffering. Bertha Klitzke was born to Mr. and Mrs. August Klitzke, Dec. 27, 1874, in Panzels, Germany. In 1876 she came with her parents to America. She was confirmed in Reedsburg and joined the St. Peter's Lutheran church. On Sept. 5, 1893, she was united in marriage with Albert Gehrke after which they were members of St. John's Lutheran church at Ableman. Their union was blessed with nine children, William, of Ableman; Mrs. Alma Fuhlbohm, Mrs. Alta Schwenkhoff of Reedsburg; Mrs. Letna Loftsgordon of Madison; Agnes, Meta, George, Reinhold and Harold at home. Mrs. Gehrke was a sincere christian in her church and its services were very dear to her. She was an ideal mother, her first thought always being for her home and children, and they will indeed miss her in numberless ways. Besides her husband and nine children, she also leaves to mourn her loss two grandchildren, Ewalt Fuhlbohm and Delores Gehrke, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Klipp and Mrs. Will Zautke, and five brothers, Albert and Reinhold of Baraboo; George of London, Minnesota and August of Madison. The funeral was held Sunday at St. Johns in Ableman. Mrs. Albert Gehrke (Bertha Klitzke) obituary 10 Dec 1929 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 December 1874

Bertha Klitzke was born on 27 December 1874 at Panzels, Prussia.

She was the daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.

Marriage

5 September 1893

Bertha Klitzke married Albert J. Gehrke on 5 September 1893.

Death

5 December 1929

Bertha Klitzke died on 5 December 1929 at age 54 Mrs. Albert Gehrke, aged 54 years, who resided near Ableman, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Thursday forenoon, Dec. 5, 1929, after four weeks of illness of heart trouble. Everything was done to relieve her suffering. Bertha Klitzke was born to Mr. and Mrs. August Klitzke, Dec. 27, 1874, in Panzels, Germany. In 1876 she came with her parents to America. She was confirmed in Reedsburg and joined the St. Peter's Lutheran church. On Sept. 5, 1893, she was united in marriage with Albert Gehrke after which they were members of St. John's Lutheran church at Ableman. Their union was blessed with nine children, William, of Ableman; Mrs. Alma Fuhlbohm, Mrs. Alta Schwenkhoff of Reedsburg; Mrs. Letna Loftsgordon of Madison; Agnes, Meta, George, Reinhold and Harold at home. Mrs. Gehrke was a sincere christian in her church and its services were very dear to her. She was an ideal mother, her first thought always being for her home and children, and they will indeed miss her in numberless ways. Besides her husband and nine children, she also leaves to mourn her loss two grandchildren, Ewalt Fuhlbohm and Delores Gehrke, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Klipp and Mrs. Will Zautke, and five brothers, Albert and Reinhold of Baraboo; George of London, Minnesota and August of Madison. The funeral was held Sunday at St. Johns in Ableman.

Mrs. Albert Gehrke (Bertha Klitzke) obituary 10 Dec 1929 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Bertha Klitzke was listed as a daughter in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹
19 June 1900	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
28 April 1910	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1920	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Bertha Klitzke was listed as a daughter in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

19 June 1900

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

28 April 1910

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1920

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Bertha Klitzke was listed as wife in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Bertha Klitzke immigrated in 1875.
She had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
She had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Bertha Klitzke and Albert J. Gehrke

William George Gehrke+ b. 27 Sep 1894, d. 7 Mar 1980
Alma B. Gehrke+ b. 1 Jul 1897, d. 9 Jun 1971
Alta Ann Gehrke b. 18 Aug 1899, d. 7 Nov 1993
George Gehrke b. 11 Nov 1902, d. Sep 1981
Leona Mary Gehrke b. 7 Mar 1904, d. 2 Jun 1951
Agnes Marie Gehrke+ b. 24 May 1905, d. 23 Sep 1991
Meta Ella Gehrke b. 24 Apr 1908, d. 10 Oct 1992
Reinhold A. Gehrke+ b. 27 Jan 1910, d. 22 Jul 2004
Harold August Carl Gehrke+ b. 24 Aug 1912, d. 15 Jan 1989

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 132.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 851.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1018.

Mary Klitzke

F, b. circa 1877, d. 8 June 1934

Father*

August F. F. Klitzke b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915

Mother*

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 16 Feb 1929

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	14 March 1899	As of 14 March 1899,her married name was Klipp.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 March 1899

As of 14 March 1899,her married name was Klipp.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1877	Mary Klitzke was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.
Marriage	14 March 1899	Mary Klitzke married Henry John George Klipp on 14 March 1899.
Death	8 June 1934	Mary Klitzke died on 8 June 1934.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1877

Mary Klitzke was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.

Marriage

14 March 1899

Mary Klitzke married Henry John George Klipp on 14 March 1899.

Death

8 June 1934

Mary Klitzke died on 8 June 1934.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary Klitzke was listed as a daughter in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Klitzke was listed as a daughter in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

Children of Mary Klitzke and Henry John George Klipp

Arthur Friedrich Klipp b. 17 Oct 1899, d. 6 Nov 1953
Herbert Klipp b. b 1908
Ewald Klipp b. c 1908

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Anna Augusta Klitzke

F, b. circa 1879, d. after 1929

Father*

August F. F. Klitzke b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915

Mother*

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 16 Feb 1929

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1900

As of before 1900,her married name was Klagus.

Married Name

circa 1903

As of circa 1903,her married name was Zautke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1879

Anna Augusta Klitzke was born circa 1879 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.

Marriage

before 1900

Anna Augusta Klitzke married (?) Klagus before 1900 at first marriage for her.

Marriage

circa 1903

Anna Augusta Klitzke married William Zautke circa 1903 at first marriage for him; second for her.

Death

after 1929

Anna Augusta Klitzke died after 1929.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Augusta Klitzke was listed as a daughter in August F. F. Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Frederick Klitzke.¹

April 1910

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Augusta Klitzke was listed as wife in William Zautke's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Anna Augusta Klitzke had 4 with 4 living in April 1910 children.

Child of Anna Augusta Klitzke and (?) Klagus

Edna Klagus b. c 1900

Children of Anna Augusta Klitzke and William Zautke

Ralph Zautke b. 25 Oct 1903
Verona Zautke b. c 1907
Harold Zautke b. c Jan 1910

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 9; FHL Number: 1375750.

Frederick Klitzke

M, b. circa 1850

Father*

Ferdinand Klitzke b. c 1818, d. a Jun 1880

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1828, d. a Jun 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1850

Frederick Klitzke was born circa 1850 at Prussia.

He was the son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Marriage

before 1875

Frederick Klitzke married Caroline (?) before 1875.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Frederick Klitzke was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to August Klitzke.¹

Children of Frederick Klitzke and Caroline (?)

Charles Klitzke b. c 1875
Ella Klitzke b. c 1877
Anna Klitzke b. Sep 1879

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Caroline (?)

F, b. circa 1851

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1875

As of before 1875,her married name was Klitzke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1851

Caroline (?) was born circa 1851 at Prussia.

Marriage

before 1875

She married Frederick Klitzke, son of Ferdinand Klitzke and Caroline (?), before 1875.

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Caroline (?) was listed as wife in Frederick Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to August Klitzke.¹

Children of Caroline (?) and Frederick Klitzke

Charles Klitzke b. c 1875
Ella Klitzke b. c 1877
Anna Klitzke b. Sep 1879

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Charles Klitzke

M, b. circa 1875

Father*

Frederick Klitzke b. c 1850

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1851

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1875

Charles Klitzke was born circa 1875 at Prussia.

He was the son of Frederick Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Charles Klitzke was listed as a son in Frederick Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to August Klitzke.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Ella Klitzke

F, b. circa 1877

Father*

Frederick Klitzke b. c 1850

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1851

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1877

Ella Klitzke was born circa 1877 at Prussia.

She was the daughter of Frederick Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Ella Klitzke was listed as a daughter in Frederick Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to August Klitzke.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Anna Klitzke

F, b. September 1879

Father*

Frederick Klitzke b. c 1850

Mother*

Caroline (?) b. c 1851

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1879

Anna Klitzke was born in September 1879 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frederick Klitzke and Caroline (?).

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anna Klitzke was listed as a daughter in Frederick Klitzke's household on the 1880 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to August Klitzke.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 214D; Enumeration District: 260; .

Melvin W. Klitzke

M, b. 12 June 1924, d. 25 July 2005

Father*

George A. H. Klitzke b. 21 Jun 1896, d. 17 Aug 1974

Mother*

Frieda Harms b. 3 Jul 1897, d. 14 Apr 1938

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 June 1924

Melvin W. Klitzke was born on 12 June 1924.

He was the son of George A. H. Klitzke and Frieda Harms.

Marriage

27 November 1946

Melvin W. Klitzke married Eileen Lawrence on 27 November 1946.

Death

25 July 2005

Melvin W. Klitzke died on 25 July 2005 at age 81 Melvin W. Klitzke, age 81, of Madison, died at his home on Monday, July 25, 2005, after a long illness. He was born June 12, 1924, to George and Frieda (Harms) Klitzke in the Baraboo-Reedsburg area. Melvin was a carpenter for more than 30 years with the Milwaukee Carpenters Union, a semi driver for several years, and was employed with CHT Apartment Rentals for the last 15 years before his retirement in 2001. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying many trips to Canada over the years. Melvin married Eileen Lawrence on Nov. 27, 1946. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1972. He married Adeline Rapacz on June 15, 1974. Melvin is survived by his loving wife, Adeline; five sons and a daughter, Michael (Diane), Mel (Gloria); Jim (Michelle), Dallas (Ellie), Cameron, and Sandra (Edward) Podach; a sister, Margaret Daleidon of Hayward, Calif; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by a son, Mark in 1987. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 404 E. Main St., on Friday, July 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. Celebrant will be Father William Seipp, a dear friend of the Klitzkes. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. A luncheon at the church will follow the burial. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Melvin was a kind, generous, loving, gentle man, who will be greatly missed by his large adoring family.

Child of Melvin W. Klitzke and Eileen Lawrence

Mark Klitzke d. 1987

Eileen Lawrence

F, d. 2 May 1972

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

27 November 1946

As of 27 November 1946,her married name was Klitzke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

27 November 1946

Eileen Lawrence married Melvin W. Klitzke, son of George A. H. Klitzke and Frieda Harms, on 27 November 1946.

Death

2 May 1972

Eileen Lawrence died on 2 May 1972.

Child of Eileen Lawrence and Melvin W. Klitzke

Mark Klitzke d. 1987

Mark Klitzke

M, d. 1987

Father*

Melvin W. Klitzke b. 12 Jun 1924, d. 25 Jul 2005

Mother*

Eileen Lawrence d. 2 May 1972

Life Event

Date

Description

Mark Klitzke was the son of Melvin W. Klitzke and Eileen Lawrence.

Death

1987

Mark Klitzke died in 1987.

Reinhold Klitzke

M, b. 1888, d. 29 June 1972

Father*

August F. F. Klitzke b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 6 Jun 1915

Mother*

Johanna Caroline Perlenberg b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 16 Feb 1929

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Reinhold Klitzke married Emma M. (?).

Birth

1888

Reinhold Klitzke was born in 1888 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg.

Death

29 June 1972

Reinhold Klitzke died on 29 June 1972 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Reinhold Klitzke and Emma M. (?)

Kenneth Klitzke d. a 1972
Infant Klitzke b. 1914, d. 1914
Infant Klitzke b. 1918, d. 1918
Evan A. Klitzke b. 1919, d. 1981
Virginia M. Klitzke b. 1920, d. a 1972
Arleen Klitzke b. 1921, d. 1924

Albert J. Gehrke

M, b. 15 October 1867, d. 13 April 1946

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 October 1867

Albert J. Gehrke was born on 15 October 1867 at Germany also reported as Oct 1868.

Marriage

5 September 1893

He married Bertha Klitzke, daughter of August F. F. Klitzke and Johanna Caroline Perlenberg, on 5 September 1893.

Death

13 April 1946

Albert J. Gehrke died on 13 April 1946 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 78 Albert Gehrke obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 14, 1946 - Albert Gehrke obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Albert J. Gehrke was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

28 April 1910

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1920

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

14 April 1930

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as father in George Gehrke's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Gehrk.⁴

Albert J. Gehrke immigrated in 1892.
He was naturalized on 25 October 1900 at Circuit Court, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Klitzke

William George Gehrke+ b. 27 Sep 1894, d. 7 Mar 1980
Alma B. Gehrke+ b. 1 Jul 1897, d. 9 Jun 1971
Alta Ann Gehrke b. 18 Aug 1899, d. 7 Nov 1993
George Gehrke b. 11 Nov 1902, d. Sep 1981
Leona Mary Gehrke b. 7 Mar 1904, d. 2 Jun 1951
Agnes Marie Gehrke+ b. 24 May 1905, d. 23 Sep 1991
Meta Ella Gehrke b. 24 Apr 1908, d. 10 Oct 1992
Reinhold A. Gehrke+ b. 27 Jan 1910, d. 22 Jul 2004
Harold August Carl Gehrke+ b. 24 Aug 1912, d. 15 Jan 1989

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 132.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 851.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1018.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.