Leonard H. Helbing

M, b. 26 January 1927, d. 4 January 2018
Leonard H Helbing
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
  • Leonard H. Helbing was born on 26 January 1927 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • Leonard H. Helbing married Beverly Beresford, daughter of Harvey Beresford, on 30 October 1954.
  • Leonard H. Helbing died on 4 January 2018 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 90 Leonard H. Helbing, 90 of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd. with a Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

    Leonard was born January 26, 1927 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Jon and Ann (Hinderman) Helbing. Leonard served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Beverly B. Beresford on October 30, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she passed on March 29, 2016. Leonard worked for the Fischer Company and retired after 28 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, carpentry work, and volunteered at the Arboretum after retiring.

    Survivors include his children; Ron (Laurie) Helbing of Asbury and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon of Bernard; eight (8) grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla, and Austin; eleven (11) great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange; in-laws, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford, Keith (Jane) Beresford, and Bunny Helbing.

    Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; a son, Randy; parents; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Merlin “Merks”, William, Margaret, Louise, Liz, and Evelyn.
  • He was buried after 4 January 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinLeonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinLeonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Child of Leonard H. Helbing and Beverly Beresford

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Beverly Beresford

F, b. 16 August 1931, d. 29 March 2016
Father*Harvey Beresford
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 October 1954As of 30 October 1954,her married name was Helbing.
  • Beverly Beresford was born on 16 August 1931 at Epworth, Iowa.
  • She was the daughter of Harvey Beresford.
  • Beverly Beresford married Leonard H. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 30 October 1954.
  • Beverly Beresford died on 29 March 2016 at age 84 Beverly B. (Beresford) Helbing , 84 of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center.

    Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. today at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

    Beverly was born August 16, 1931, in Epworth, Iowa the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. She married Leonard Helbing on October 30, 1954, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Beverly loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing Bingo.

    Survivors include her husband, Leonard; children, Ron (Laurie) Helbing , of Asbury, and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon, of Bernard; eight grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla and Austin; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford and Keith (Jane) Beresford; in-laws, JoAnn (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange.

    Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Randy; parents; step-mother, Rose; siblings, Caroline and Wendall; and numerous other relatives.
  • She was buried after 29 March 2016 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Beverly Beresford and Leonard H. Helbing

Evelyn M. Helbing

F, b. 12 February 1918, d. 21 October 2004
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1941As of 25 November 1941,her married name was Nilles.
  • Evelyn M. Helbing was born on 12 February 1918 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • Evelyn M. Helbing was the maid of honor at the wedding of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph E. Helbing on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • Evelyn M. Helbing married Richard Nilles on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement
  • Evelyn M. Helbing died on 21 October 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.
  • She was buried after 21 October 2004 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinEvelyn M. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinEvelyn M. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Evelyn M. Helbing and Richard Nilles

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Richard Nilles

M, b. before 1923
  • Richard Nilles was born before 1923.
  • He married Evelyn M. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement

Children of Richard Nilles and Evelyn M. Helbing

Louise C. Helbing

F, b. 24 July 1912, d. 27 September 1997
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouise C. Helbing was also known as Louisa.
Married NameHer married name was Droessler.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinLouise C. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinLouise C. Helbing was listed as wife in Raynold H. Droessler's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Louise C. Helbing and Raynold H. Droessler

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Raynold H. Droessler

M, b. 1913, d. July 1974
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaynold H. Droessler was also known as Ray.
  • Raynold H. Droessler married Louise C. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • Raynold H. Droessler was born in 1913 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
  • Raynold H. Droessler was buried in July 1974 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He died in July 1974 Raynold H Droessler obituary.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 31, 1974 - Raynold H Droessler obituary
Census DateLocation
7 February 1920Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinRaynold H. Droessler was listed as a son in Joseph John Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Droessler.1
1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinRaynold H. Droessler was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Raynold H. Droessler and Louise C. Helbing

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Margaret C. Helbing

F, b. 26 November 1913, d. 1 June 1992
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret C. Helbing was also known as Margarette.
Married NameHer married name was Schardt.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinMargaret C. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Margaret C. Helbing and Lawrence Schardt

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.

Lawrence Schardt

M, b. 8 February 1912, d. April 1977

Child of Lawrence Schardt and Margaret C. Helbing

William Anton Helbing

M, b. 5 December 1924, d. 15 June 2004
William A Helbing 1956
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Anton Helbing was also known as Bill.
  • William Anton Helbing was born on 5 December 1924 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • William Anton Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Leora Mary Jansen and Edward H. Helbing on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.
  • William Anton Helbing married Charlotte Elnore Kringle on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa, William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 3, 1956 - William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement
  • William Anton Helbing died on 15 June 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 79 William "Bill" Helbing, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Mercy Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2004, at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Hazel Green with Father Cy Weisensel officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
  • He was buried after 15 June 2004 at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinWilliam Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinWilliam Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Joseph E. Helbing

M, b. 28 February 1916, d. 19 February 1998
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph E. Helbing was also known as Joe E.
  • Joseph E. Helbing was born on 28 February 1916 at Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • Joseph E. Helbing married Elma Mary Dalsing, daughter of John H. Dalsing and Mary Agnes Folmer, on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • Joseph E. Helbing died on 19 February 1998 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Joseph E. "Joe" Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at Ennoble Manor Care Center, Dubuque.

    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. Richard Jiru officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sinsinawa. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 5 p.m.

    Mr. Helbing farmed with his wife near Louisburg until 1974, when they moved to Cuba City. He also worked as a carpenter for Sam Lange Construction before retiring.

    He was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in rural Cuba City, son of John and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing . He married Elma Dalsing on Sept. 16, 1940, in Kieler; she died on May 3, 1988.

    He was a member of St. Rose Parish. Joe loved to be with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed going on trips and visiting with people.

    Surviving are three daughters, Mary Jean (Gary) Nicks, of Dubuque, Judith (Eldon) Wiederholt, of Cuba City, and Doris (Mike) Lange, of Hazel Green; three sons, Harold (Sandy) Helbing and Kenneth (Elaine) Helbing , both of Dubuque, and John (Nancy) Helbing , of Cuba City; a son-in-law, Marvin Ludwig, of Cuba City; 30 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Evelyn (Richard) Nilles and Elizabeth Dalsing, both of Dubuque, JoAnne (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, and Elaine (Dave) Lange, of Mount Prospect, Ill; four brothers, Ed (Leora) Helbing and Bill (Susie) Helbing, both of Cuba City, Leonard (Bev) Helbing, of Dubuque, and Merlin (Bunny) Helbing, of Cuba City.

    He was preceded in death by three daughters, Ann and Mary, both in infancy, and Rita Ludwig, on Jan. 15, 1985; an infant son, Joseph J; and two sisters, Margaret Schardt and Louise Droessler.
  • He was buried after 19 February 1998 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Sinsinawa, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinJoseph E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinJoseph E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2
     On 21 September 1975 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 21, 1975 - Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary

Children of Joseph E. Helbing and Elma Mary Dalsing

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Elma Mary Dalsing

F, b. 7 March 1918, d. 3 May 1988
Father*John H. Dalsing b. 1886, d. 1961
Mother*Mary Agnes Folmer b. 2 Mar 1897, d. 31 Oct 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 September 1940As of 16 September 1940,her married name was Helbing.
     On 21 September 1975 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 21, 1975 - Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary

Children of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph E. Helbing

Edward H. Helbing

M, b. 15 December 1919, d. 14 July 2001
Father*John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948
Mother*Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward H. Helbing was also known as Ed.
  • Edward H. Helbing was born on 15 December 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
  • Edward H. Helbing married Leora Mary Jansen, daughter of Frank Mathias Jansen and Ida Dora Montag, on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 14, 1945 - Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement
  • Edward H. Helbing was an usher at the wedding of Charlotte Elnore Kringle and William Anton Helbing on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa; William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.
  • Edward H. Helbing died on 14 July 2001 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Edward H. Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City.

    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 3 p.m.

    Mr. Helbing was a master plumber until his retirement in 1981. He then continued to aid his son, Jim, in his plumbing business.

    He was born on Dec. 15, 1919, in rural Cuba City, son of John and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing . He married Leora Jansen on Oct. 3, 1945.

    Ed was a former parish council member and was very helpful in maintaining St. Rose's plumbing and heating needs. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family.

    Surviving are his wife, Leora, of Cuba City; three daughters, Jean (Bob) Runde, of Hazel Green, Janice (Mike) Cammack, of Apple Canyon Lake, Ill., and Diane (Steve) Runde, of Cuba City; three sons, Jim (Carol) Helbing , of Hazel Green, and Roger (Sandy) Helbing and Gary (Cathy) Helbing , both of Cuba City; four sisters, Evelyn (Richard) Nilles and Elizabeth Dalsing, both of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, and Elaine (Dave) Lange, of Mount Prospect, Ill; three brothers, Bill (Susie) Helbing and Merlin (Bunnie) Helbing , both of Cuba City, and Leonard (Bev) Helbing , of Dubuque; and 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by a son, Mark; a great-granddaughter, Kelli Runde; his parents; a brother, Joe Helbing ; and two sisters, Louise Droessler and Margaret Schardt.
  • He was buried after 14 July 2001 at Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
17 April 1930Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinEdward H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinEdward H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Edward H. Helbing and Leora Mary Jansen

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Leora Mary Jansen

F, b. 23 April 1926, d. 20 June 2007
Father*Frank Mathias Jansen b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 16 Jun 1957
Mother*Ida Dora Montag b. 17 Dec 1899, d. 15 Dec 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 October 1945As of 3 October 1945,her married name was Helbing.
  • Leora Mary Jansen was born on 23 April 1926 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Frank Mathias Jansen and Ida Dora Montag.
  • Leora Mary Jansen married Edward H. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 14, 1945 - Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement
  • Leora Mary Jansen died on 20 June 2007 at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Leora M. Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at home.

    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at

    St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Casey

    Funeral Home, Cuba City, where a parish wake service will be at 3 p.m.

    She was born on April 23, 1926, in Kieler, daughter of Frank and Ida (Montag) Jansen. She married Edward Helbing on Oct. 3, 1945; he preceded her in death on July 14, 2001.

    Leora was a homemaker and worked at Southwest Health Center until retiring in 1999.

    She was a member of the

    St. Rose of Lima Council of Catholic Women.

    She loved her roses, doing crossword puzzles, arts and crafts, quilting, reading and spending time with her family.

    Survivors include three daughters, Jean (Bob) Runde, of Hazel Green, Janice (Mike) Cammack, of Apple River, Ill., and Diane (Steve) Runde, of Cuba City; three sons, Jim (Carol) Helbing , of Hazel Green, Roger (Sandy) Helbing and Gary (Cathy) Helbing , both of Cuba City; a sister, Roselin (LaVern) Splinter, of Dickeyville; a brother, Paul F. Jansen, of Culdesac, Idaho; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

    She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Mark; two great-granddaughters, Kelli Runde and Gianna Runde; a sister, Marie Hinderman; and a brother, Eldon Jansen.

Children of Leora Mary Jansen and Edward H. Helbing

Larry Richard Nilles

M, b. 16 July 1944, d. 23 January 2005
Father*Richard Nilles b. b 1923
Mother*Evelyn M. Helbing b. 12 Feb 1918, d. 21 Oct 2004
  • Larry Richard Nilles was born on 16 July 1944 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Richard Nilles and Evelyn M. Helbing.
  • Larry Richard Nilles died on 23 January 2005 at age 60 Larry Richard Nilles, formerly of Lodi, passed away at home in Las Cruces, N.M., after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer, on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at age 60. Larry was born on July 16, 1944, in Cuba City, Wis., the eldest son of Richard and Evelyn (Helbing) Nilles. Larry was raised in Dubuque, where he attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Wahlert High School. In 1968, he married Yvonne Statham; they were blessed with sons, Bruce and Eric. In 1982, he married Beverly Zoodsma; they were blessed with a son, Justin. From 1962 to 1982, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, mostly tours overseas, and retired as a master sergeant. Larry returned to college, earning a B.A. degree in psychology at UW-Madison. He subsequently worked a variety of jobs in Wisconsin, including being a lumberjack for K & M Tie and Lumber and a bartender at Fisherman's Cove, both in Okee, and as a manager for Kaltenberg Seed Farm in Waunakee. After suffering a massive stroke in 1996, he retired and began volunteering at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. In 2002, he left behind the cold Wisconsin winters and moved to Las Cruces, where he volunteered at the Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry and Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Survivors include his sons, Bruce Nilles (fiancee, Bonnie Cosgrove) of Madison, and Eric Nilles of Iowa City, Iowa, and their mother, Yvonne; son, Justin Nilles, also of Madison, and his mother, Beverly; his father, Richard Nilles of Dubuque, Iowa; brother, Keith (Laura) Nilles of Lawrence, Kan; and sisters, Joyce (Dick) Smith of Dyersville, Iowa, and Ann (John) Powers of Dubuque, Iowa. Other survivors include his goddaughter, Amy Powers, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; and a brother, Tom. Services will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at the SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dubuque, Iowa. The burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa, with military rites by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. A private family visitation will be held on Saturday at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, Iowa.

Tom Nilles

M, b. after 1949, d. before 2005
Father*Richard Nilles b. b 1923
Mother*Evelyn M. Helbing b. 12 Feb 1918, d. 21 Oct 2004

Marie Sarah Helbing

F, b. 3 March 1920, d. 24 December 1996
Father*Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961
Mother*Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 May 1941As of 28 May 1941,her married name was Klaas.
  • Marie Sarah Helbing was born on 3 March 1920 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
  • Marie Sarah Helbing was the maid of honor at the wedding of Leo E. Pitzen and Bernice C. Helbing on 31 August 1938 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin; Bernice Helbing and Leo Pitzen marriage announcement.
  • Marie Sarah Helbing married Arnold J. Klaas, son of Herman John Klaas and Mary Magdalena Alt, on 28 May 1941 at Holy Ghost Church, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Marie Helbing and Arnold Klaas marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 1, 1941 - Marie Helbing and Arnold Klaas marriage announcement
  • Marie Sarah Helbing died on 24 December 1996 at age 76.
  • She was buried after 24 December 1996 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinMarie Sarah Helbing was listed as a daughter in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 568.0.

Howard G. Helbing

M, b. 18 June 1921, d. 4 January 1969
Father*Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961
Mother*Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959
  • Howard G. Helbing was born on 18 June 1921 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
  • Howard G. Helbing died on 4 January 1969 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 47 Howard G Helbing obituary.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 6, 1969 - Howard G Helbing obituary
  • He was buried after 1 February 1969 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinHoward G. Helbing was listed as a son in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
     Wisconsin - PFC CO A 845 ENGR AVN BN - World War II. On 1 February 1969 at East Dubuque, Illinois, Estate sale for Howard G Helbing.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 29, 1969 - Estate sale for Howard G Helbing

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 568.0.

Wilbert A. Helbing

M, b. 11 October 1924, d. 8 December 2014
Wilbert A Helbing
Father*Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961
Mother*Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilbert A. Helbing was also known as Bert.
  • Wilbert A. Helbing was born on 11 October 1924 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
  • Wilbert A. Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Adele E. Schiffman and Harold J. Helbing on 27 July 1955 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin; Adele Schiffman and Harold Helbing marriage announcement.
  • Wilbert A. Helbing died on 8 December 2014 at age 90 Wilbert A. “Bert” Helbing, 90, of Platteville died on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Rev. Faustino Ruiz will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Memorials may be made to the Wilbert “Bert” Helbing Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

    Wilbert was born on October 11, 1924 in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the son of Elmer and Anna (Roth) Helbing. He was united in marriage to Lucille Loch on July 22, 1950 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dubuque. Bert worked at John Deere, Dubuque, for eight years before farming fulltime in Smelser Township for twenty years. After farming he worked for Al Droessler Construction for a few years and then for many years he was a patrolman in Platteville Township. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and hunting. Bert especially enjoyed family gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; four children, Diane (Stephen) Kolar; Dennis (Deb) Helbing; Kenneth (Sharon) Helbing; Steve (Liana) Helbing; ten grandchildren, Andrew (Shanna) Kolar, Jason and Scott Kolar, Chad Helbing, Jenna (John) Rankin, Krista Helbing, Haven Helbing, Kelsey, Karley, and Kortney Toso; three great-grandchildren, Colton and Mya Kolar and Sadie Rankin; three sisters, Hazel (Buzz) Knebel, Katie Tigges, and Lorraine Leute; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, children, Donald and Darlene in infancy and Tammy, sisters, Marie Klaas, Berneice Pitzen, Mildred Pitzen and Melinda Helbing, brothers, Adam, Howard, Walter, and Harold “Dick” Helbing.
Census DateLocation
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinWilbert A. Helbing was listed as a son in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
19 April 1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinWilbert A. Helbing was listed as a son in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Children of Wilbert A. Helbing

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 568.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Mildred Helbing

F, b. 12 September 1926, d. 14 May 1996
Mildred Helbing 1949
Father*Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961
Mother*Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 June 1949As of 15 June 1949,her married name was Pitzen.
  • Mildred Helbing was born on 12 September 1926 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
  • Mildred Helbing married Donald L. Pitzen, son of Charles Pitzen and Mary Miller, on 15 June 1949 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Mildred Helbing and Donald Pitzen engagement and marriage announcements.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 29, 1949 - Mildred Helbing and Donald Pitzen engagement announcement
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 24, 1949 - Mildred Helbing and Donald Pitzen marriage announcement
  • Mildred Helbing died on 14 May 1996 at Wisconsin at age 69.
Census DateLocation
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinMildred Helbing was listed as a daughter in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
19 April 1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinMildred Helbing was listed as a daughter in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 568.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Harold J. Helbing

M, b. 25 March 1928, d. 27 November 2000
Father*Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961
Mother*Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarold J. Helbing was also known as Dick.
  • Harold J. Helbing was born on 25 March 1928 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
  • Harold J. Helbing married Adele E. Schiffman, daughter of Harry L. Schiffman and Dolores Christine Hinderman, on 27 July 1955 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Adele Schiffman and Harold Helbing marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 28, 1955 - Adele Schiffman and Harold Helbing marriage announcement
  • Harold J. Helbing died on 27 November 2000 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 72 KIELER, Wis. - Harold J. "Dick" Helbing , 72, of Kieler, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.

    Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, with the Rev. Thomas Coyle officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Haudenshield Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 4 p.m.

    He was born on March 25, 1928, in Paris Township, son of Elmer and Anna (Roth) Helbing .

    He married Adele Schiffman on July 27, 1955, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson. They formerly owned and operated the Greenhouse Tavern, Kieler, and Helbing 's Supper Club, Louisburg. Mrs. Helbing died April 6, 1998.

    He also drove a milk truck and worked at the former Dubuque Packing Co.

    He was an Army veteran with the rank of P.F.C. He was a member of the Tavern League Association and the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and collecting antiques of various items. He was an avid card player and enjoyed special occasions with his friends and family.

    He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

    Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Bernice (Leo) Pitzen, of Dickeyville, Mrs. Kate (Eugene "Doc") Tigges, of Dubuque, Hazel Knaeble (and friend, Buzz), of East Dubuque Ill., and Mrs. Lorraine (Richard "Dick") Leute, of East Dubuque; a brother, Bert (Lucille) Helbing , of Platteville; many nieces and nephews; and a special adopted son, Richie Turner, of Kieler.

    He also was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Adam, Walter and Howard Helbing ; and three sisters, Malinda Helbing , Mildred Pitzen and Marie Klass.
  • He was buried after 27 November 2000 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinHarold J. Helbing was listed as a son in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
19 April 1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinHarold J. Helbing was listed as a son in Elmer John Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2
     On 1 February 1969 at East Dubuque, Illinois, listed as administrator for the Estate sale for Howard G Helbing.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 568.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Tammy Lynn Helbing

F, b. 5 January 1970, d. 26 March 2009
Father*Wilbert A. Helbing b. 11 Oct 1924, d. 8 Dec 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Toso.
  • Tammy Lynn Helbing was born on 5 January 1970.
  • She was the daughter of Wilbert A. Helbing.
  • Tammy Lynn Helbing died on 26 March 2009 at age 39 Tammy Lynn Toso, age 39, died at home on Thursday, March 26, 2009, surrounded by her family, following a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 5, 1970, in Dubuque, Iowa a daughter of Wilbert and Lucille (Loch) Helbing. Tammy was raised in Platteville and graduated from Platteville High School. She was a graduate of Madison Business College and was working for Cuna in Madison as a benefits coordinator. Tammy was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton and enjoyed helping teach Sunday School. She loved to run and completed the Syttende Mai Run. She adored her get-a-ways with her "Platteville Girls". Tammy liked to entertain and loved to bake desserts and cakes, but her favorite thing was caring for and raising her family. Tammy is survived by her husband, Andrew; three daughters, Kelsey (12), Karley (9), and Kortney (4); her parents, Wilbert and Lucille Helbing of Platteville; a sister, Diane (Steve) Kolar of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three brothers, Dennis (Deb) Helbing of Platteville; Kenneth (Sharon) Helbing of Oconomowoc and Steven Helbing of Platteville; and many nieces and nephews. Tammy was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, Donald and Darlene; grandparents, Elmer and Anna Helbing and John and Cecelia Loch. A service celebrating the life of Tammy will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 4 p.m. at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren St, Stoughton, with the Rev. Mark Petersen officiating. There will be a time of sharing and remembrance on Monday, March 30, 2009, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the OLSON-HOLZHUTER-CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 206 W. Prospect, Ave. and again on Tuesday at the church from 3 p.m. until the service. Following the service there will be a reception in fellowship hall at the church. A memorial fund will be established in Tammy's memory. A special thanks to the staff at UW Hospital and Clinics and to Hospice Care of Janesville.

John Loch

M

Cecelia (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Loch.

Ambrose Roth

M, b. 16 December 1923, d. 24 April 2014
Father*Valentine Roth b. 12 May 1891, d. 30 Jun 1946
Mother*Freda R. Helbing b. 14 Oct 1896, d. 26 Mar 1963
  • Ambrose Roth was born on 16 December 1923 at Illinois.
  • He was the son of Valentine Roth and Freda R. Helbing.
  • Ambrose Roth died on 24 April 2014 at age 90 Ambrose C. "Ambie" Roth, 90, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, suddenly, at 10:24 A/M, Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA.

    The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, Monday, April 28, 2014, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque, with Fr. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by members of American Legion Post #787.

    Friends may call from 2 P/M to 7 P/M, Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 1:45 P/M. Members of American Legion Post #787 will meet at the funeral home at 4 P/M, Sunday, and members of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department will meet at the funeral home at 4:30 P/M, Sunday.

    Ambie was born on December 16, 1923, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Valentine and Freda (Helbing) Roth. He married his one true love, Margie J. Sarazin, on July 25, 1945, in Dubuque.

    He was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. Ambie served with Cannon Company 347th Infantry regiment. He crossed the English Channel on D-Day fighting thru France, Holland, & Germany. He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Other battles and campaigns included the Rhineland and Ardennes, Central Europe. Ambie received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, European theater campaign ribbon, Victory medal, Combat Infantry badge, European African Middle Eastern campaign ribbon, and numerous other medals. He ended his service on December 14, 1945.

    Ambie served as Mayor of East Dubuque. He was formerly employed at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed farming, moving from East Dubuque, in 1966, to his farm. Ambie was an avid Euchre player. As of late, he enjoyed riding his scooter around the farm, especially back to the quarry to talk to his buddies.

    He was a member of the East Dubuque Drun & Bugle Corps, UAW Local #94, VFW Post #7976 and American Legion Post #787, both of East Dubuque, Galena Elks Lodge #882, and the Galena Eagles Club. He was a former member of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department. Ambie will be remembered for the "great" man he was and for all the things he did for the people he loved and his community.

    Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Margie J. Roth; a daughter, Diane Korish (special friend, Carl Langkamp), of Benton,WI; two (2) sons, Duane V. Roth, of Ash Flats, AR, and David R. (Pam) Roth, of East Dubuque, IL; six (6) Grandchildren; twenty-six (26) Great-Grandchildren; three (3) Great-Great-Grandchildren; his siblings, Darlene Gibson, Helen (Ron) Metcalf; and a sister-in-law, Lois Roth, all of East Dubuque, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine & Freda Roth; a son, Daniel A. Roth; a granddaughter, Tammy L. Roth; a great-granddaughter, Chelsie Jo Roth; his siblings, John Speaker, Carrie Johnston, Wayne, Edward, Louis & Donald Roth; and brother-in-law, Gordon Gibson.
  • He was buried after 24 April 2014 at East Dubuque Cemetery, East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Census DateLocation
1930East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, IllinoisAmbrose Roth was listed as a son in Valentine Roth's household on the 1930 Census at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
16 April 1940East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, IllinoisAmbrose Roth was listed as a son in Valentine Roth's household on the 1940 Census at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 338.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43-6.

Louis Elmer Roth

M, b. 29 May 1926, d. 7 August 1996
Father*Valentine Roth b. 12 May 1891, d. 30 Jun 1946
Mother*Freda R. Helbing b. 14 Oct 1896, d. 26 Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouis Elmer Roth was also known as Lewis.
  • Louis Elmer Roth was born on 29 May 1926 at Illinois.
  • He was the son of Valentine Roth and Freda R. Helbing.
  • Louis Elmer Roth died on 7 August 1996 at Illinois at age 70.
  • He was buried after 7 August 1996 at East Dubuque Cemetery, East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Census DateLocation
1930East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, IllinoisLouis Elmer Roth was listed as a son in Valentine Roth's household on the 1930 Census at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
16 April 1940East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, IllinoisLouis Elmer Roth was listed as a son in Valentine Roth's household on the 1940 Census at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 338.0.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43-6.

Catherine Sylvia Kieler

F, b. 18 October 1916, d. 5 February 1950
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Sylvia Kieler was also known as Kathryn.
Married Name25 September 1935As of 25 September 1935,her married name was Loeffelholz.
  • Catherine Sylvia Kieler was born on 18 October 1916 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Iowa.
  • She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
  • Catherine Sylvia Kieler married Vincent J. Loeffelholz, son of George Loeffelholz and Matilda Kirchberg, on 25 September 1935 Miss Catherine Kieler and Mr. Vincent C. Loeffelholz were married Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church in Kieler. Miss Kieler is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kieler of Kieler and the bridegroom is the youngest son of Mrs. Michael Loeffelholz of Dickeyville. The Rev. J.N. Greiveldinger celebrated the ceremony. Miss Elizabeth Kieler, sister of the bride, and Rudolph Loeffelholz, brother of the groom, were the attendants. The bride's gown was of white satin and lace and her floor-length tulle veil was fashioned into an embroidered and pleated cap, fastened with orange blossoms. She carried pink roses and baby breath. The bridesmaid wore rose colored satin trimmed with fur. After the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and more than 100 friends and relatives were guests at dinner and supper. Rose and white decorated the dining room. A dance was held at Kieler in the evening, at which the bride wore a blue satin dress trimmed with fur dyed a corresponding blue.
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 5, 1935 - Catherine Kieler and Vincent Loeffelholz wedding announcement
  • Catherine Sylvia Kieler died on 5 February 1950 at at home, near Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 33 Catherine S. Loeffelholz, 33, died Sunday, February 5, 1950, at her farm home near Dickeyville, Wisconsin. She had been ill for two years. The body was returned Monday, February 7, to the farm home from the Karrmann Funeral Home at Platteville, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 9 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville, with the Rev. Adelbert Smetana officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Loeffelholz was survived by her husband, Vincent; nine daughters, Bernadette, Cecelia, Felicia, Agnes, Imelda, Ruth, Jane, Madonna, and Mary, all at home; three sons, Fidelis, Vincent, and Thomas, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kieler, of Kieler, Wis; three brothers, Joseph Kieler, Lawrence Kieler, and Edward Kieler, all of Kieler, Wis; four sisters, Mrs. Jerry Van De Wiel and Mrs. Wallace Wedig, both of Cuba City, Wis., and Louise Kieler and Angeline Kieler, at home; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ed Kunkel, of Kieler, Wis.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 7, 1950 - Mrs Vincent (Catherine Kieler) Loeffelholz obituary
Census DateLocation
14 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaCatherine Sylvia Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCatherine Sylvia Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.2
8 May 1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinCatherine Sylvia Kieler was listed as wife in Vincent J. Loeffelholz's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.3

Children of Catherine Sylvia Kieler and Vincent J. Loeffelholz

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T625_488; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 659.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Elizabeth Rose Kieler

F, b. 19 June 1918, d. 4 June 2014
Elizabeth Van De Wiel
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Rose Kieler was also known as Liz.
Married Name14 May 1940As of 14 May 1940,her married name was Van De Wiel.
Married Name14 May 1940As of 14 May 1940,her married name was VanDeWiel.
  • Elizabeth Rose Kieler was born on 19 June 1918 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
  • Elizabeth Rose Kieler married Gerald H. Van De Wiel on 14 May 1940.
  • Elizabeth Rose Kieler died on 4 June 2014 at Wisconsin at age 95 Cuba City, Wisconsin Elizabeth M. “Liz” Van De Wiel, 95, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home before the service. Liz was born on June 19, 1918, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. She married Gerald “Jerry” Van De Wiel on May 14, 1940, in Kieler. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1991. Liz was a Red Cross volunteer and donor, giving 5 gallons of blood. She worked in the St. Rose Grade School Lunch Program for 15 years retiring in 1983. Liz was a member of the St. Rose Council of Catholic Women. Liz loved all children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family and her faith were important. Survivors include six daughters, Marilyn (Gerald) Berning, of Cuba City, Rita (Thomas) Wedig, of Belmont, Jerri Lou Schardt, of Belvidere, Illinois, Joan (Robert) Ramaker, of Cuba City, Ruth Ann (Tim) Ausloos, of Fond du Lac, and Elizabeth Van De Wiel, of Madison; two sons, John (Ann) Van De Wiel, of Cuba City, and Steve (Carolyn) Van De Wiel, of Platteville; three sisters, Sylvia Wedig, of Belmont, Louise Kieler, of Dubuque, and Sr. Angeline Kieler OSF, of Lancaster; a brother, Lawrence (Ruth) Kieler, of Platteville; a sister-in-law, Bernice Kaiser, of Kieler; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a son, David, on April 3, 1982; a great-grandson, Cory Adams; a son-in-law, Eldon Schardt; two brothers, Ed and Joe Kieler; a sister, Catherine Loeffelholz; a sister-in-law, Mary Kieler; and two brothers-in-law, Wallace Wedig and Vincent Loeffelholz.
Census DateLocation
14 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaElizabeth Rose Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Rose Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Child of Elizabeth Rose Kieler and Gerald H. Van De Wiel

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T625_488; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 659.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

Joseph John Kieler

M, b. 5 May 1920, d. 31 December 1997
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
  • Joseph John Kieler was born on 5 May 1920 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
  • Joseph John Kieler died on 31 December 1997 at age 77 PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Joseph J. Kieler , 77, of rural Platteville, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at home.

    Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville, with the Rev. Kevin Dooley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, where a military graveside service will be held. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Mergen-Boll Funeral Home, Platteville, where there will be a parish scripture service at 5 p.m. Friends also may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

    He was born on May 5, 1920, on the family farm in Jamestown Township, Grant County, son of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler . He married Mary T. Loeffelholz on June 26, 1946, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville.

    He and his wife farmed in the Platteville area. After retiring from farming, he was employed on the maintenance staff at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for 13 years, retiring in 1983. He had continued to help on the family farm.

    He attended school in Kieler and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5274 and the American Legion Post 42 of Platteville. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

    Surviving are his wife, Mary Kieler , at home; two daughters, Linda (Norbert) Noel, of Platteville, and Karen Kieler , of Denver; three sons, Robert, Gerald and Roger Kieler , all of Platteville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence (Ruth) Kieler , of Platteville; and four sisters, Elizabeth VanDeWiel, of Cuba City, Louise Kieler , of Dubuque, Sister Angeline Langkamp, of Lancaster, and Sue Wedig, of Belmont.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Catherine Loeffelholz; and a brother, Edward Kieler .
Census DateLocation
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinJoseph John Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1
     TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

Edward Charles Kieler

M, b. 29 November 1923, d. 9 February 1981
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Charles Kieler was also known as Eddie.
Name VariationEdward Charles Kieler was also known as Ed.
  • Edward Charles Kieler was born on 29 November 1923 at Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
  • Edward Charles Kieler married Berniece Mary Abing, daughter of Charles Edward Abing and Martha M. Schmitz, on 13 September 1949 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Berniece Abing and Edward C Kieler engagement and wedding announcements.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 21, 1949 - Berniece Abing and Edward C Kieler engagement announcement
    Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 15, 1949 - Berniece Abing and Edward C Kieler wedding announcement
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 15, 1949 - Berniece Abing and Edward C Kieler wedding announcement
  • Edward Charles Kieler died on 9 February 1981 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 57.
  • He was buried after 9 February 1981 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocation
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinEdward Charles Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Edward Charles Kieler and Berniece Mary Abing

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

Lawrence M. Kieler

M, b. 13 March 1926, d. 10 September 2015
Lawrence M Kieler
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
  • Lawrence M. Kieler was born on 13 March 1926 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
  • Lawrence M. Kieler died on 10 September 2015 at age 89 DICKEYVILLE, Wis. - Lawrence M. Kieler , 89, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Manor Care in Platteville.

    Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral home before the service.

    Lawrence was born on March 13, 1926, in Kieler , Wisconsin, the son of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler . He married Ruth Kerkenbush on February 14, 1953, at St. Andrew's Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin.

    Lawrence had a strong love and respect for the land during his many years of farming and livestock production. He always referred to himself as a plain and simple farmer. He enjoyed fishing and turkey hunting. Lawrence was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5274 in Platteville.

    Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Platteville; five daughters, Jean (Gerry) Tauke, and Cathy (Dennis) Pregler, both of Dubuque, Rose (Kevin) Silveira, of Madison, Shirley (Bill) Buss, of Platteville, and Donna Kieler , of Madison; three sons, Louis (Ann) Kieler , and George (Jackie) Kieler , both of Platteville, and Ray (friend Maria) Kieler , of Verona; three sisters, Louise Kieler , of Dubuque, Sylvia Wedig, of Belmont, and Sister Angeline Kieler , of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine Loeffelholz and Elizabeth Van De Wiel; and his brothers Edward and Joseph.
Census DateLocation
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinLawrence M. Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.