Henry F. Witzel

M, b. circa 1913
Father*Franklin Ulrich Witzel b. 11 Sep 1879, d. 20 May 1924
Mother*Dora Frances Hemenway b. 1 Jan 1885, d. 25 Apr 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Henry F. Witzel was born circa 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Franklin Ulrich Witzel and Dora Frances Hemenway.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Creighton, Maricopa, ArizonaHenry F. Witzel was listed as a son in Franklin Ulrich Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Creighton, Maricopa, Arizona.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Creighton, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_48; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 1098.

Vera Amelia Witzel

F, b. 19 July 1914, d. 24 September 1999
Father*Franklin Ulrich Witzel b. 11 Sep 1879, d. 20 May 1924
Mother*Dora Frances Hemenway b. 1 Jan 1885, d. 25 Apr 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fry.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVera Amelia Witzel married Clyde R. Fry, son of Frank David Fry and Victoria Bell Robinson.
Birth19 July 1914Vera Amelia Witzel was born on 19 July 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Franklin Ulrich Witzel and Dora Frances Hemenway.
Death24 September 1999Vera Amelia Witzel died on 24 September 1999 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Creighton, Maricopa, ArizonaVera Amelia Witzel was listed as a daughter in Franklin Ulrich Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Creighton, Maricopa, Arizona.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Creighton, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_48; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 1098.

Fred G. Hoyt

M, b. November 1873, d. before 1902
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1873Fred G. Hoyt was born in November 1873 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1897He married Susan Edith Shreve, daughter of William Smith Shreve and Susan Fries, circa 1897.
Deathbefore 1902Fred G. Hoyt died before 1902.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Hillsboro, Vernon, WisconsinFred G. Hoyt was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hillsboro, Vernon, Wisconsin.1

Child of Fred G. Hoyt and Susan Edith Shreve

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hillsboro, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1820; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 162.

Bernice Amelia Witzel

F, b. 20 January 1903, d. 8 June 1989
Father*Charles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernice Amelia Witzel was also known as Beatrice.
Married Name20 August 1921As of 20 August 1921,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1903Bernice Amelia Witzel was born on 20 January 1903 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Marriage20 August 1921Bernice Amelia Witzel married John Azel Smith on 20 August 1921.
Death8 June 1989Bernice Amelia Witzel died on 8 June 1989 at Arizona at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 April 1910Forest, Richland, WisconsinBernice Amelia Witzel was listed as a daughter in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1910 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinBernice Amelia Witzel was listed as a daughter in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0092; Image: 948; FHL Number: 1375745.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.

Albert Earl Witzel

M, b. 20 April 1905, d. 16 February 1997
Father*Charles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlbert Earl Witzel married Alma Mae (?).
Birth20 April 1905Albert Earl Witzel was born on 20 April 1905 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Death16 February 1997Albert Earl Witzel died on 16 February 1997 at Mendocino, California, at age 91 also reported as 18 Feb 1997; A funeral for Albert Earl Witzel will be at 2 P.M. Monday at the Eversol Mortuary. Grave side services will follow at the Ukiah Cemetery. Born April 20, 1905, in Richland County, Wisconsin, he moved to Redwood Valley in 1972 with his wife Alma and was a member of the Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. He is survived by his children, Duayne, Harold and Allen all of Redwood Valley, Earl of Berrien Springs Michigan, Everet of Alexandria, La., Eugene of Nairobi , Kenya, Fred of Willits, and Alberta of Vesper, WI; a sister, Goldie; and a brother, Ray. Twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren also survive. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Alma Mae, in 1994; brothers Clifford and Harly; and a sister, Bernice.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 April 1910Forest, Richland, WisconsinAlbert Earl Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1910 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinAlbert Earl Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2
1930Forest, Richland, WisconsinAlbert Earl Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1930 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0092; Image: 948; FHL Number: 1375745.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 654.0.

Harley Georgie Witzel

M, b. 16 December 1913, d. 11 August 1993
Father*Charles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarley Georgie Witzel married Juanita Alta Risen, daughter of Will Risen and Rose (?).
Birth16 December 1913Harley Georgie Witzel was born on 16 December 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Death11 August 1993Harley Georgie Witzel died on 11 August 1993 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinHarley Georgie Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1930Forest, Richland, WisconsinHarley Georgie Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1930 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 654.0.

Goldie Madelene Witzel

F, b. 4 October 1916, d. 15 January 2013
Father*Charles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 April 1938As of 2 April 1938,her married name was VanDeWarker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1916Goldie Madelene Witzel was born on 4 October 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Marriage2 April 1938Goldie Madelene Witzel married Merle M. VanDeWarker on 2 April 1938.
Death15 January 2013Goldie Madelene Witzel died on 15 January 2013 at age 96 Goldie M. VanDeWarker, 96, of Eau Claire passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in Berrien Center.

A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church 1753 Union St., Benton Harbor, with the Rev. Dan Scheid officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine's of Canterbury Church. Those wishing to share a memory of Goldie may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Goldie was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Viola, Wis., to Charles and Edith (Shreve) Witzel. Goldie graduated from Wisconsin Adventist Academy and attended what is now Andrews University. She married Merle M. VanDeWarker on April 2, 1938, in Viola, Wis. Goldie was a full-time homemaker who kept a busy schedule caring for her family. She was a member of the Fairplain Garden Club, she was a former member of the Berrien County Extension Club, and served many years as a judge in the home economics building at the Berrien County Youth Fair. In Goldie's spare time, she enjoyed bowling, needlework, cross stitching and oil painting. She was an avid golfer and an honored Gold Star Mom.

The light of her life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will all miss Nanie very much.

Goldie is survived by her son, Robert (Jenny) VanDeWarker of Eau Clarie; grandchildren - Jason (Tasha) VanDeWarker of Eau Claire, Stephanie (Mark) Petersen of Grand Rapids, Jackie VanDeWarker of Eau Claire and Cherie VanDeWarker of San Diego, Calif; great-grandchildren - Sara, Kristina, Noah, Damien and Elizabeth; a brother, Ray Witzel of Berrien Springs; and many nieces and nephews. She was warmly known as Mom and Grandma Goldie to her second family - Don and Sharon Gillespie of St. Joseph, Tom Gillespie of St. Joseph, Katie Gillespie of Berrien Springs, and Cara Gillespie and her husband, Michael Sladen-York, and their children, Jackson and Bella Rose, of St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Richard VanDeWarker; brothers Harley, Albert and Clifford Witzel; and sister Bernice Smith.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinGoldie Madelene Witzel was listed as a daughter in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1930Forest, Richland, WisconsinGoldie Madelene Witzel was listed as a daughter in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1930 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 654.0.

Ray Shreve Witzel

M, b. 23 July 1919, d. 13 January 2014
Father*Charles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRay Shreve Witzel married Rose Anna Bromley.
Birth23 July 1919Ray Shreve Witzel was born on 23 July 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Death13 January 2014Ray Shreve Witzel died on 13 January 2014 at Michigan at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinRay Shreve Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1930Forest, Richland, WisconsinRay Shreve Witzel was listed as a son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1930 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 654.0.

Rose Anna Bromley

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Witzel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRose Anna Bromley married Ray Shreve Witzel, son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.

John Azel Smith

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 August 1921John Azel Smith married Bernice Amelia Witzel, daughter of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve, on 20 August 1921.

Merle M. VanDeWarker

M, b. 21 August 1915, d. 10 January 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1915Merle M. VanDeWarker was born on 21 August 1915.
Marriage2 April 1938He married Goldie Madelene Witzel, daughter of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve, on 2 April 1938.
Death10 January 2007Merle M. VanDeWarker died on 10 January 2007 at age 91 Aug. 21, 1915 - Jan. 10, 2007 - Merle M. VanDeWarker, 91, died Tuesday in New Orchard Grove Extended Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Goldie (Witzel); son, Robert I (Jenny) of Eau Claire; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Legacy Family Funeral Services, Berrien Springs, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Joseph or to the family.

Juanita Alta Risen

F, b. 26 April 1916, d. 26 May 2012
Father*Will Risen
Mother*Rose (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Witzel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJuanita Alta Risen married Harley Georgie Witzel, son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Birth26 April 1916Juanita Alta Risen was born on 26 April 1916.
She was the daughter of Will Risen and Rose (?).
Death26 May 2012Juanita Alta Risen died on 26 May 2012 at Gallatin, Tennessee, at age 96 Juanita Alta Witzel, age 96, of Portland, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. She is the daughter of Will and Rose Risen, both deceased. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Beebe of Bethpage, Sherrill Esquilla of Alvarado, Tex., Marilyn Mullen of Cleburne, Tex., Betty Martinez of Portland, DeAnna Holton of Cullman, Ala; sons, Jack Witzel of Orofino, Idaho, Charles Witzel of Beloit Wisc., David Witzel of Portland; 24 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Mrs. Witzel was a housewife. Friends are invited to call between 10 a.m., and service time, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery where a graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Holton officiating. Interment is at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Alma Mae (?)

F, b. circa 1914, d. 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Witzel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlma Mae (?) married Albert Earl Witzel, son of Charles Walter Witzel and Susan Edith Shreve.
Birthcirca 1914Alma Mae (?) was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.
Death1994She died in 1994.

Clifford Hoyt

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter April 1930Clifford Hoyt married Hattie Marie Koranda, daughter of Joseph Koranda and Mathilda Wilhelmina Winter, after April 1930.

Ausil Gift

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 May 1924As of 26 May 1924,her married name was Witzel.
Married Name26 May 1924As of 26 May 1924,her married name was Hoyt.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 May 1924Ausil Gift married Clifford Lyle Hoyt, son of Fred G. Hoyt and Susan Edith Shreve, on 26 May 1924.

Child of Ausil Gift and Clifford Lyle Hoyt

Roger Witzel

M, b. 3 June 1925, d. 22 June 1952
Father*Clifford Lyle Hoyt b. 11 Apr 1899, d. 16 Jan 1972
Mother*Ausil Gift
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 June 1925Roger Witzel was born on 3 June 1925.
He was the son of Clifford Lyle Hoyt and Ausil Gift.
Death22 June 1952Roger Witzel died on 22 June 1952 at age 27.

Henry Stephen Hallock

M, b. September 1847, d. after 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1847Henry Stephen Hallock was born in September 1847 at Ohio.
Marriagecirca 1873He married Eliza Ann Martin circa 1873.
Deathafter 1900Henry Stephen Hallock died after 1900.

Child of Henry Stephen Hallock and Eliza Ann Martin

Eliza Ann Martin

F, b. November 1853, d. after 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1873As of circa 1873,her married name was Hallock.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1853Eliza Ann Martin was born in November 1853 at Indiana.
Marriagecirca 1873She married Henry Stephen Hallock circa 1873.
Deathafter 1900Eliza Ann Martin died after 1900.
  • Eliza Ann Martin had 10 with 9 living in 1900 children.

Child of Eliza Ann Martin and Henry Stephen Hallock

Addie Glen Cobble

F, b. circa 1939, d. before 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1960As of before 1960,her married name was Gold.
Married Name23 May 1960As of 23 May 1960,her married name was Yamashita.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1939Addie Glen Cobble was born circa 1939 at Alabama.
Marriagebefore 1960She married (?) Gold before 1960.
Marriage23 May 1960Addie Glen Cobble married Fred Hiroshi Yamashita on 23 May 1960 at New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.
Deathbefore 2010Addie Glen Cobble died before 2010.

Child of Addie Glen Cobble and Fred Hiroshi Yamashita

Anthony Yamashita

M, b. 9 April 1959, d. 19 December 2002
Father*Fred Hiroshi Yamashita b. 25 Aug 1922, d. 27 Jan 2010
Mother*Addie Glen Cobble b. c 1939, d. b 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1959Anthony Yamashita was born on 9 April 1959.
He was the son of Fred Hiroshi Yamashita and Addie Glen Cobble.
Death19 December 2002Anthony Yamashita died on 19 December 2002 at age 43 Anthony F. Yamashita, 43, of North Elm Street Wallingford, formerly of Meriden, beloved husband of Jodi D. (Batchelder) Yamashita, died unexpectedly Thursday, (December 19, 2002), at their home after a lengthy illness. Born in Huntsville, AL, April 9, 1959, a beloved son of Fred H. Yamashita, Sr. and Addie Cobble Yamashita of Meriden. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his sisters and brother, Brenda J. Niemann and her husband, Daryle Niemann of Maple Grove, MN, Fred H. Yamashita, Jr. of Meriden, Karen L. Yamashita of New Britain, and Janice G. Yamashita of Meriden; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Laurence H. and Leanne Batchelder and his grand-mother-in-law, Helen Stankiewicz all of Meriden and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His family will receive relatives and friends in the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. Wallingford, Sunday, 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Wallingford Funeral Home when the funeral cortege will proceed to St. Joseph's Church, West Main St, Meriden, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a m. Interment will be private.

John Wartzok

M, b. 19 April 1869, d. 24 February 1940
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1869John Wartzok was born on 19 April 1869 at Germany.
Marriage22 November 1898He married Emma Mellenthin, daughter of Carl Friedrich Mellenthin and Anna Trueb, on 22 November 1898.
Death24 February 1940John Wartzok died on 24 February 1940 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 70.

Orrin C. Sprecher

M, b. 23 November 1903, d. 6 April 1961
Father*George Fred Sprecher b. Jun 1873
Mother*Louise Ida Schultze b. 23 Mar 1882, d. 5 Jan 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 November 1903Orrin C. Sprecher was born on 23 November 1903 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Fred Sprecher and Louise Ida Schultze.
Marriagecirca 1927Orrin C. Sprecher married Evelyn Jennie Zick, daughter of William Christian Zick and Ida Augusta Klipstein, circa 1927.
Death6 April 1961Orrin C. Sprecher died on 6 April 1961 at Wisconsin at age 57.

Child of Orrin C. Sprecher and Evelyn Jennie Zick

Neva Jane Sprecher

F, b. 25 August 1933, d. 9 September 1994
Father*Orrin C. Sprecher b. 23 Nov 1903, d. 6 Apr 1961
Mother*Evelyn Jennie Zick b. 3 May 1904, d. 23 Jun 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameApril 1954As of April 1954,her married name was Fingerhuth.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1933Neva Jane Sprecher was born on 25 August 1933 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Orrin C. Sprecher and Evelyn Jennie Zick.
MarriageApril 1954Neva Jane Sprecher married Wayne Roy Fingerhuth in April 1954.
Death9 September 1994Neva Jane Sprecher died on 9 September 1994 at Wisconsin at age 61.

Wayne Roy Fingerhuth

M, b. 18 June 1932, d. 17 February 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1932Wayne Roy Fingerhuth was born on 18 June 1932.
MarriageApril 1954He married Neva Jane Sprecher, daughter of Orrin C. Sprecher and Evelyn Jennie Zick, in April 1954.
Death17 February 2011Wayne Roy Fingerhuth died on 17 February 2011 at age 78 Wayne R. Fingerhuth, age 78, of Black Hawk, died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at his home where he had lived his entire life. He was born on June 18, 1932 to Roy and Bernice (Schiess) Fingerhuth. He attended Prairie du Sac High School. Wayne was U.S. Air Force veteran, having served from 1951 to 1955. He was stationed in Alaska for 13 months and later in Rapid City for over 2 years. He was united in marriage to Neva Sprecher in April of 1954. They farmed on the homestead farm in Troy Township. He was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Black Hawk, where he served as a Sunday School teacher for years, Youth Leader, and was a Lay Speaker. Throughout his life he guided and advised many people in his humble manner. He is survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nyla (Sprecher) and Wilbur Luetscher; a niece, Peggy (Bruce) Romenesko; 2 nephews, Dale (Vickie) and Dwight (Laurie) Luetscher; and 9 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Neva, in 1994. A memorial service will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011, with Pastor Kendall Schlittler officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in Black Hawk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk.

Mabel L. Sprecher

F, b. 26 May 1909, d. 14 October 2000
Father*George Fred Sprecher b. Jun 1873
Mother*Louise Ida Schultze b. 23 Mar 1882, d. 5 Jan 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1927As of 1927,her married name was Litscher.
Married Name5 December 1957As of 5 December 1957,her married name was Dresen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1909Mabel L. Sprecher was born on 26 May 1909 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Fred Sprecher and Louise Ida Schultze.
Marriage1927Mabel L. Sprecher married Clarence Litscher in 1927.
Marriage5 December 1957Mabel L. Sprecher married Nestor F. Dresen on 5 December 1957.
Death14 October 2000Mabel L. Sprecher died on 14 October 2000 at Wisconsin at age 91.

Child of Mabel L. Sprecher and Clarence Litscher

Clarence Litscher

M, b. 1905, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1905Clarence Litscher was born in 1905 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1927He married Mabel L. Sprecher, daughter of George Fred Sprecher and Louise Ida Schultze, in 1927.
Death1956Clarence Litscher died in 1956 at Wisconsin.
  • In July 1952 Included in 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 4, 1952 - 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family
    Madison Capital Times July 22, 1952 - 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family

Child of Clarence Litscher and Mabel L. Sprecher

Lorin C. Litscher

M, b. 9 November 1929, d. 29 December 1976
Father*Clarence Litscher b. 1905, d. 1956
Mother*Mabel L. Sprecher b. 26 May 1909, d. 14 Oct 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 November 1929Lorin C. Litscher was born on 9 November 1929 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clarence Litscher and Mabel L. Sprecher.
Death29 December 1976Lorin C. Litscher died on 29 December 1976 at Wisconsin at age 47.
  • In July 1952 Included in 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 4, 1952 - 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family
    Madison Capital Times July 22, 1952 - 5 generations - Anna Buehler, 88, Mrs Walter Litscher and family

Nestor F. Dresen

M, b. 3 June 1902, d. 29 May 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 June 1902Nestor F. Dresen was born on 3 June 1902 at Wisconsin.
Marriage5 December 1957He married Mabel L. Sprecher, daughter of George Fred Sprecher and Louise Ida Schultze, on 5 December 1957.
Death29 May 1974Nestor F. Dresen died on 29 May 1974 at Wisconsin at age 71.

Marie Ellen Reese

F, b. 9 April 1863, d. 3 February 1949
Father*James Reese
Mother*Rachell Pursell
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie Ellen Reese was also known as Mary Ellen.
Married Name26 December 1879As of 26 December 1879,her married name was DeCamp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1863Marie Ellen Reese was born on 9 April 1863 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of James Reese and Rachell Pursell.
Marriage26 December 1879Marie Ellen Reese married Warren Thadius DeCamp, son of Emmett Woodson DeCamp and Margaret Basler, on 26 December 1879.
Death3 February 1949Marie Ellen Reese died on 3 February 1949 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Adams, Dallas, IowaMarie Ellen Reese was listed as wife in Warren Thadius DeCamp's household on the 1910 Census at Adams, Dallas, Iowa.1

Children of Marie Ellen Reese and Warren Thadius DeCamp

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adams, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: T624_399; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 505; FHL Number: 1374412.

James Reese

M
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJames Reese was born at Indiana.
MarriageHe married Rachell Pursell.

Child of James Reese and Rachell Pursell