Infant Klitzke

M, b. 1918, d. 1918
Father*Reinhold Klitzke b. 1888, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Emma Martha Augusta Ziemke b. 15 Aug 1890, d. 11 Dec 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Death1918Infant Klitzke died in 1918.
Birth1918He was born in 1918.
He was the son of Reinhold Klitzke and Emma Martha Augusta Ziemke.

Virginia M. Klitzke

F, b. 1920, d. after 1972
Father*Reinhold Klitzke b. 1888, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Emma Martha Augusta Ziemke b. 15 Aug 1890, d. 11 Dec 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Burmester.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVirginia M. Klitzke married Jack Burmester.
Birth1920Virginia M. Klitzke was born in 1920.
She was the daughter of Reinhold Klitzke and Emma Martha Augusta Ziemke.
Deathafter 1972Virginia M. Klitzke died after 1972.

William George Gehrke

M, b. 27 September 1894, d. 7 March 1980
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam George Gehrke was also known as Willie George.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 September 1894William George Gehrke was born on 27 September 1894 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Marriage25 February 1920William George Gehrke married Gladys Evangeline Denzer, daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke, on 25 February 1920.
Death7 March 1980William George Gehrke died on 7 March 1980 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam George Gehrke was listed as a son in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam George Gehrke was listed as a son in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam George Gehrke was listed as a son in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1940Baraboo, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam George Gehrke was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
  • On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56-8.

Alma B. Gehrke

F, b. 1 July 1897, d. 9 June 1971
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fuhlbohm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1897Alma B. Gehrke was born on 1 July 1897 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Marriagebefore 1920Alma B. Gehrke married Otto Fuhlbohm before 1920.
Death9 June 1971Alma B. Gehrke died on 9 June 1971 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAlma B. Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAlma B. Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
  • Alma B. Gehrke witnessed the death of Albert J. Gehrke on 13 April 1946 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Albert Gehrke obituary.

Child of Alma B. Gehrke and Otto Fuhlbohm

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Otto Fuhlbohm

M, b. circa 1891
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1891Otto Fuhlbohm was born circa 1891.
Marriagebefore 1920He married Alma B. Gehrke, daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke, before 1920.

Child of Otto Fuhlbohm and Alma B. Gehrke

Alta Ann Gehrke

F, b. 18 August 1899, d. 7 November 1993
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schwenkhoff.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlta Ann Gehrke married Bruno Emil Schwenkhoff, son of Frederick Schwenkhoff and Bertha Myers.
Birth18 August 1899Alta Ann Gehrke was born on 18 August 1899 at Wisconsin also reported as Jun 1899.
She was the daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Death7 November 1993Alta Ann Gehrke died on 7 November 1993 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAlta Ann Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1900 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAlta Ann Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Bruno Emil Schwenkhoff

M, b. 11 August 1897
Father*Frederick Schwenkhoff b. c 1862, d. a Aug 1918
Mother*Bertha Myers b. c 1873
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBruno Emil Schwenkhoff married Alta Ann Gehrke, daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Birth11 August 1897Bruno Emil Schwenkhoff was born on 11 August 1897 at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederick Schwenkhoff and Bertha Myers.
  • On 24 August 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Leona Mary Gehrke

F, b. 7 March 1904, d. 2 June 1951
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeona Mary Gehrke was also known as Letna.
Married Name5 September 1929As of 5 September 1929,her married name was Loftsgordon.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 March 1904Leona Mary Gehrke was born on 7 March 1904 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Marriage5 September 1929Leona Mary Gehrke married Elmer J. Loftsgordon on 5 September 1929 Elmer Loftsgordon and Leona Mary Gehrke engagement announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 27 Aug 1929 - Elmer Loftsgordon and Leona Mary Gehrke engagement announcement
Death2 June 1951Leona Mary Gehrke died on 2 June 1951 at age 47.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinLeona Mary Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinLeona Mary Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Elmer J. Loftsgordon

M, b. 12 July 1898, d. 24 August 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1898Elmer J. Loftsgordon was born on 12 July 1898.
Marriage5 September 1929He married Leona Mary Gehrke, daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke, on 5 September 1929 Elmer Loftsgordon and Leona Mary Gehrke engagement announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 27 Aug 1929 - Elmer Loftsgordon and Leona Mary Gehrke engagement announcement
Death24 August 1982Elmer J. Loftsgordon died on 24 August 1982 at age 84.

Agnes Marie Gehrke

F, b. 24 May 1905, d. 23 September 1991
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 July 1934As of 5 July 1934,her married name was Scheuerell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 May 1905Agnes Marie Gehrke was born on 24 May 1905 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Marriage5 July 1934Agnes Marie Gehrke married Reuben J. Scheuerell on 5 July 1934.
Death23 September 1991Agnes Marie Gehrke died on 23 September 1991 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 86 Agnes Marie Scheuerell, age 86, died at a Madison Hospital on Monday, September 23, 1991 after a brief illness. She was born on May 24, 1905 in Excelsior Township, Sauk County to Albert and Bertha (Kiltzke) Gehrke. She was married to Reuben J. Scheuerell on July 5, 1934 in Sun Prairie by Rev. Monslgnor Haeusler. She was a lifetime member of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church for 57 years. Two children blessed their marriage, LaVonne (Earl) Daveler of Sun Prairie and Dennis (Joy) Scheuerell of Lake Oswego, OR; four grandchildren, Terry (Michelle) Daveler, Brian (Karyn) Daveler of Madison, Derek and Ann Marie Scheurell of Lake Oswego; and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Reuben; a brother, Reinhold (Judith) Gehrke of Baraboo; two sisters, Meta Overland of Sun Prairie and Alta Schwenkhoff of Reedsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William, George and Harold; and two sisters, Alma Fuhlbohm and Leona Loftsgordon. Funeral services will be held at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 232 Windsor St. at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 1991 with Pastor Ardin D. Laper officiating. Burial will be at the Sun Prairie Memory Garden. A visitation will be held at The Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAgnes Marie Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAgnes Marie Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Meta Ella Gehrke

F, b. 24 April 1908, d. 10 October 1992
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Overland.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMeta Ella Gehrke married Francis S. Overland.
Birth24 April 1908Meta Ella Gehrke was born on 24 April 1908 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Death10 October 1992Meta Ella Gehrke died on 10 October 1992 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 84 Meta (Gehrke) Overland obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 12, 1992 - Meta (Gehrke) Overland obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinMeta Ella Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinMeta Ella Gehrke was listed as a daughter in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Reinhold A. Gehrke

M, b. 27 January 1910, d. 22 July 2004
Father*Albert J. Gehrke b. 15 Oct 1867, d. 13 Apr 1946
Mother*Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 5 Dec 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1910Reinhold A. Gehrke was born on 27 January 1910 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke.
Marriage9 January 1932Reinhold A. Gehrke married Judith M. Hager, daughter of Herbert S. Hager and Emma W. Schroeder, on 9 January 1932.
Death22 July 2004Reinhold A. Gehrke died on 22 July 2004 at age 94 Reinhold Gehrke, age 94 of Baraboo, passed away on July 22, 2004, at St. Clare Meadows Care Center. He is survived by his wife, Judy Gehrke of Baraboo; three daughters, Betty Warner of Great Falk, Mont., Donna Gehrke of Madison, and Audrey (Virgil) Belter of Janesville; a son, Robert (JoAnn) Gehrke of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Gehrke of Baraboo; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH in North Freedom with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services, at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church. The REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Madison Avenue in Baraboo is assisting with arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinReinhold A. Gehrke was listed as a son in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinReinhold A. Gehrke was listed as a son in Albert J. Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
9 May 1940Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinReinhold A. Gehrke was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Child of Reinhold A. Gehrke and Judith M. Hager

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Ewald William Otto Fuhlbohm

M, b. 28 October 1923
Father*Otto Fuhlbohm b. c 1891
Mother*Alma B. Gehrke b. 1 Jul 1897, d. 9 Jun 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEwald William Otto Fuhlbohm was also known as Ewalt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 October 1923Ewald William Otto Fuhlbohm was born on 28 October 1923 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Otto Fuhlbohm and Alma B. Gehrke.
Baptism25 November 1923Ewald William Otto Fuhlbohm was baptized on 25 November 1923 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Gladys Evangeline Denzer

F, b. 4 July 1900, d. 8 March 1988
Father*Charles August Denzer b. Dec 1860, d. 1908
Mother*Albertina Louisa Petzke b. Jun 1875, d. 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 February 1920As of 25 February 1920,her married name was Gehrke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 July 1900Gladys Evangeline Denzer was born on 4 July 1900 at Denzer, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles August Denzer and Albertina Louisa Petzke.
Marriage25 February 1920Gladys Evangeline Denzer married William George Gehrke, son of Albert J. Gehrke and Bertha Augusta Wilhelmina Klitzke, on 25 February 1920.
Death8 March 1988Gladys Evangeline Denzer died on 8 March 1988 at Wisconsin at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1910North Freedom, Sauk, WisconsinGladys Evangeline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1910 Census at North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, WisconsinGladys Evangeline Denzer was listed as a daughter in Albertina Louisa Petzke's household on the 1920 Census at Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1940Baraboo, Sauk, WisconsinGladys Evangeline Denzer was listed as wife in William George Gehrke's household on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0116; ; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 153; Image: 1031.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56-8.

William Christ Popp

M, b. 27 May 1887, d. 2 August 1971
Father*William Popp b. May 1841
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 May 1887William Christ Popp was born on 27 May 1887 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Popp.
Marriagebefore 1913William Christ Popp married Clara H. Gehrke, daughter of Dietrich Friederich Gehrke and Anna Christine Bevers, before 1913.
Death2 August 1971William Christ Popp died on 2 August 1971 at age 84.
Burialafter 2 August 1971He was buried after 2 August 1971 at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Lafayette, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 March 1920Kendall, Lafayette, WisconsinWilliam Christ Popp was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Children of William Christ Popp and Clara H. Gehrke

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1993; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 66.

William J. Popp

M, b. 20 September 1917, d. 22 February 2008
Father*William Christ Popp b. 27 May 1887, d. 2 Aug 1971
Mother*Clara H. Gehrke b. 26 Feb 1890, d. Mar 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam J. Popp was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1917William J. Popp was born on 20 September 1917 at Lafayette, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Christ Popp and Clara H. Gehrke.
Death22 February 2008William J. Popp died on 22 February 2008 at age 90 William “Bill” J. Popp, age 90, of Platteville, died on Friday, February 22, 2008 at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Bill was born on September 20, 1917 in rural Belmont, Lafayette County, the son of William C. and Clara (Gehrke) Popp. He married Maxine Duncan on November 30, 1945 at Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. Together they farmed in rural Belmont for seven years before moving to Platteville and co-owned and operated City Market for two years. Bill then drove milk truck for Dean Milk Company. He also worked for Dick’s, Scott’s Service Station, and built houses and did carpentry work with Bob Bockhop before retiring from Pioneer Ford.
Bill was an avid fisherman, liked crafts and carpentry work and latch hooking. He also loved to go dancing with Maxine. He volunteered for the Boy Scouts as a Troop Leader at Lutheran Church of Peace, coached his son in summer baseball and was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maxine Popp, Platteville; his son, Larry “Fizz” (Ellen) Popp, Platteville; two grandchildren, Stephanie (Troy) Kerkenbush, Platteville and Bryan (Shannon) Popp, Mount Horeb; three great-granddaughters, Presley and Paige Kerkenbush and Addyson Popp; his sister, Helen Buss, Belmont and his sister-in-law, Joyce Bridges, Tucson, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Linda Jean and a sister, Esther Popp.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville with the Reverend Jeff Pederson officiating. Burial was held in Belmont Cemetery, Belmont. Family and friends were welcomed from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 March 1920Kendall, Lafayette, WisconsinWilliam J. Popp was listed as a son in William Christ Popp's household on the 1920 Census at Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Child of William J. Popp

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1993; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 66.

Helen A. Popp

F, b. 24 April 1914, d. 7 April 2010
Father*William Christ Popp b. 27 May 1887, d. 2 Aug 1971
Mother*Clara H. Gehrke b. 26 Feb 1890, d. Mar 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 June 1937As of 2 June 1937,her married name was Buss.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1914Helen A. Popp was born on 24 April 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Christ Popp and Clara H. Gehrke.
Marriage2 June 1937Helen A. Popp married Homer Buss on 2 June 1937.
Death7 April 2010Helen A. Popp died on 7 April 2010 at age 95 Helen A. Buss, age 95, of Belmont, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Manor Care Health Services in Platteville.
She was born on April 24, 1914, the daughter of William and Clara (Gehrke) Popp in Kendall Township, Lafayette County. Helen was united in marriage to Homer Buss on June 2, 1937, at Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont. He preceded her death on Dec. 3, 2005.
Helen worked at Ed's Cafe in Platteville for many years. She was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Belmont, liked to play cards and crochet. Helen also would make two afghans for the school fair for many years and donated them to the top two ticket sellers. She especially loved and adored all her family.
Helen is survived by her children, Donald (Judith) Buss of Belmont, and Dorothy (George) Calvert of Oconto; seven grandchildren, Sue (Gary) Farrey of Evansville, Jim (Susan) Buss of Madison, Barb (Jeff) Brickl of Lodi, Bill (Shirley) Buss of Platteville, Steve (Sandy) Buss of Cross Plains, Frank (Brenda) Calvert of Oconto, and Kathy (Mike) Winkler of Paris, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson, Braden; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer; a grandson, Chris Schaaf; her brother, William Popp; and her sister, Esther Popp.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Belmont with the Rev. Connie Matye officiating. Burial will be held in Belmont Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010, at MARTIN SCHWARTZ FUNERAL HOME in Platteville, and from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 March 1920Kendall, Lafayette, WisconsinHelen A. Popp was listed as a daughter in William Christ Popp's household on the 1920 Census at Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1993; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 66.

Homer Buss

M, d. 3 December 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 June 1937Homer Buss married Helen A. Popp, daughter of William Christ Popp and Clara H. Gehrke, on 2 June 1937.
Death3 December 2005Homer Buss died on 3 December 2005.

Esther N. Popp

F, b. 24 February 1912, d. 5 January 2007
Father*William Christ Popp b. 27 May 1887, d. 2 Aug 1971
Mother*Clara H. Gehrke b. 26 Feb 1890, d. Mar 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 February 1912Esther N. Popp was born on 24 February 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Christ Popp and Clara H. Gehrke.
Death5 January 2007Esther N. Popp died on 5 January 2007 at age 94 Esther Popp, age 94, passed peacefully into the arms of our loving Lord, in her sleep early Friday, Jan. 5, 2007. She is survived by her sister, Helen A. Buss of Belmont; brother, William (Maxine) Popp of Platteville; two nephews, Donald (Judith) Buss and Larry (Ellen) Popp; her niece, Dorothy (George) Calvert; and nine great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Clara (Gehrke) Popp; brother-in-law, Homer Buss; and niece, Linda Popp. She was born Feb 24, 1912, in Belmont.

Esther enjoyed sewing and baking and was a seamstress in her early years in the Belmont community. She moved to Madison in 1950. She retired from Yost's Woman's Apparel in 1992 and volunteered for the next 12 years at the American Red Cross.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will be held at Belmont Cemetery.

Esther was truly an angel sent from Heaven to show all who knew her how to lead their lives. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Burialafter 5 January 2007She was buried after 5 January 2007 at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Lafayette, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 March 1920Kendall, Lafayette, WisconsinEsther N. Popp was listed as a daughter in William Christ Popp's household on the 1920 Census at Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Kendall, Lafayette, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1993; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 66.

Linda Jean Popp

F
Father*William J. Popp b. 20 Sep 1917, d. 22 Feb 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Linda Jean Popp was the daughter of William J. Popp.
DeathLinda Jean Popp died at died in infancy.

Bernard Otto Richter

M, b. 10 April 1891, d. 24 September 1980
Father*Andrew John Richter b. 3 Nov 1854, d. 20 Jan 1936
Mother*Mary Fure b. 21 Sep 1860, d. 26 Feb 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernard Otto Richter was also known as Ben Otto.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1891Bernard Otto Richter was born on 10 April 1891 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Andrew John Richter and Mary Fure.
Marriage5 December 1917Bernard Otto Richter married Alta Catherine Gehrke, daughter of Dietrich Friederich Gehrke and Anna Christine Bevers, on 5 December 1917.
Death24 September 1980Bernard Otto Richter died on 24 September 1980 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 89.
Burialafter 24 September 1980He was buried after 24 September 1980 at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Platteville, Grant, WisconsinBernard Otto Richter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Bernard Otto Richter and Alta Catherine Gehrke

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 608.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

George Robert Houy

M, b. February 1897
Father*George D. Houy b. Mar 1870, d. 1960
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Robert Houy was also known as Havry.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1897George Robert Houy was born in February 1897 at Illinois.
He was the son of George D. Houy and unknown (?).
Marriage28 April 1919George Robert Houy married Ethel A. M. Gehrke, daughter of Dietrich Friederich Gehrke and Anna Christine Bevers, on 28 April 1919 at Minnehaha, South Dakota, her residence: Belmont, Lafayette, Wisconsin; his residence: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisGeorge Robert Houy was listed as a grandson in Daniel Houy Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.

John Henry Popp

M, b. 7 January 1885, d. 20 March 1963
Father*William Popp b. May 1841
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Henry Popp married Erma M. Gehrke, daughter of Dietrich Friederich Gehrke and Anna Christine Bevers.
Birth7 January 1885John Henry Popp was born on 7 January 1885 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Popp.
Death20 March 1963John Henry Popp died on 20 March 1963 at Wisconsin at age 78.
Burialafter 20 March 1963He was buried after 20 March 1963 at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Lafayette, Wisconsin.

William Popp

M, b. May 1841
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1841William Popp was born in May 1841 at Germany.

Children of William Popp

George D. Houy

M, b. March 1870, d. 1960
Father*Daniel Houy Sr. b. Jul 1846, d. 1910
Mother*Caroline (?) b. Jan 1849, d. 9 Jul 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1870George D. Houy was born in March 1870 at Illinois.
He was the son of Daniel Houy Sr. and Caroline (?).
Marriagebefore 1896George D. Houy married unknown (?) before 1896.
Marriageafter 1900George D. Houy married Anna Y. (?) after 1900.
Death1960George D. Houy died in 1960.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisGeorge D. Houy was listed as a son in Daniel Houy Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1

Children of George D. Houy and unknown (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1896As of before 1896,her married name was Houy.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1896Unknown (?) married George D. Houy, son of Daniel Houy Sr. and Caroline (?), before 1896.
Deathbefore 1900Unknown (?) died before 1900.

Children of unknown (?) and George D. Houy

Daniel Houy Sr.

M, b. July 1846, d. 1910
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1846Daniel Houy Sr. was born in July 1846 at Germany also reported as 1845.
Marriagecirca 1867He married Caroline (?) circa 1867.
Death1910Daniel Houy Sr. died in 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisDaniel Houy Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1

Children of Daniel Houy Sr. and Caroline (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.

Caroline (?)

F, b. January 1849, d. 9 July 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1867As of circa 1867,her married name was Houy.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1849Caroline (?) was born in January 1849 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1867She married Daniel Houy Sr. circa 1867.
Death9 July 1900Caroline (?) died on 9 July 1900 at age 51.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisCaroline (?) was listed as wife in Daniel Houy Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
  • Caroline (?) had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Caroline (?) and Daniel Houy Sr.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.

Daniel Houy Jr.

M, b. August 1879
Father*Daniel Houy Sr. b. Jul 1846, d. 1910
Mother*Caroline (?) b. Jan 1849, d. 9 Jul 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1879Daniel Houy Jr. was born in August 1879 at Illinois.
He was the son of Daniel Houy Sr. and Caroline (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisDaniel Houy Jr. was listed as a son in Daniel Houy Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.

William D. Houy

M, b. January 1881, d. 1953
Father*Daniel Houy Sr. b. Jul 1846, d. 1910
Mother*Caroline (?) b. Jan 1849, d. 9 Jul 1900
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam D. Houy married Anna B. (?).
BirthJanuary 1881William D. Houy was born in January 1881 at Illinois.
He was the son of Daniel Houy Sr. and Caroline (?).
Death1953William D. Houy died in 1953.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900East Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisWilliam D. Houy was listed as a son in Daniel Houy Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 310; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 33.