Lawrence M. Kieler

M, b. 13 March 1926, d. 10 September 2015
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
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 March 1926Lawrence M. Kieler was born on 13 March 1926 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
Death10 September 2015Lawrence 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 DateLocationDescription
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.

Sylvia D. Kieler

F, b. 15 July 1928, d. 9 September 2019
Father*George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956
Mother*Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959
Sylvia (Kieler) Wedig
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSylvia D. Kieler was also known as Sue.
NicknameSylvia D. Kieler also went by the name of Susie.
Name VariationSylvia D. Kieler was also known as Silvia.
Married Name26 May 1948As of 26 May 1948,her married name was Wedig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1928Sylvia D. Kieler was born on 15 July 1928 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
Marriage26 May 1948Sylvia D. Kieler married Wallace J. Wedig, son of Leo J. Wedig and Gertrude Leary, on 26 May 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death9 September 2019Sylvia D. Kieler died on 9 September 2019 at age 91 Sylvia D. “Susie” Wedig, 91, of Belmont, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont. Father Michael Tarigopula will officiate. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Belmont. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Sylvia “Susie” Wedig Memorial Fund.

Sylvia was born on July 15, 1928 in Kieler, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. She was united in marriage to Wallace J. Wedig on May 26, 1948 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. Together they farmed in the Belmont area. Sylvia was a member of the St. Philomena Altar Society and was also a member of the Kitchen Band. In her 50’s, she acquired her GED. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crafting, gardening, dancing, and her making her infamous chocolate chip cookies. After moving to town, she worked at the Belmont Elementary School lunchroom where she enjoyed working and getting to know the students and staff.

Those left to cherish Susie’s memories include her children, Patrick (Mary) Wedig, Mary (Ron) Muller, Gerard (Bev) Wedig, Paul (Jane) Wedig, Jane (Jim) Pickel, and Sue (Dan) Baert; sister, Sr. Angeline Kieler, OSF; daughter-in-law, Karen (Steve) Loeschen; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Ruth Kieler, Bernie (Wedig) Weigel, Gary Lovell, Tom and Rita Wedig, and Sarah Klein; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wedig; son, John Wedig; grandson, Daniel Baert; three brothers, Joe (Mary), Eddie (Berniece), and Lawrence Kieler; three sisters, Katherine (Vincent) Loeffelholz, Lizzie (Jerry) Van DeWeil, and Louise Kieler; and in-laws, John Norbert Wedig, Leo Wedig Jr., Joan Lovell, Sr. Mary Sharon Wedig, RSM, and Dick Klien.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinSylvia D. Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Sylvia D. Kieler and Wallace J. Wedig

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.

Frances Brandt

F, b. 1 July 1880, d. 8 July 1960
Father*Cyralus John Brandt b. 12 Jun 1837, d. 2 Jan 1920
Mother*Appolonia Bishop b. 4 Aug 1849, d. 11 Nov 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrances Brandt was also known as Francis.
Married Name28 May 1902As of 28 May 1902,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1880Frances Brandt was born on 1 July 1880 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Cyralus John Brandt and Appolonia Bishop.
Marriage28 May 1902Frances Brandt married Henry John Kieler, son of George Kieler and Dorothea Julianna Montag, on 28 May 1902 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Frances Brandt and Henry Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 1, 1902 - Frances Brandt and Henry Kieler marriage announcement
Death8 July 1960Frances Brandt died on 8 July 1960 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 80 Mrs Henry Kieler (Frances Brandt) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 10, 1960 - Mrs Henry Kieler (Frances Brandt) obituary
Burialafter 8 July 1960She was buried after 8 July 1960 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinFrances Brandt was listed as a daughter in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaFrances Brandt appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Frances Brandt, as the mother of the groom, attended the wedding of Hazel H. Lenstra and Lillard H. Kieler on 28 May 1928; Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement.

Children of Frances Brandt and Henry John Kieler

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241790.

Cyralus John Brandt

M, b. 12 June 1837, d. 2 January 1920
Father*Barthel Joseph Brandt b. 1 Jun 1796, d. 12 Sep 1879
Mother*Margaretha Palmer b. c 1798, d. a Aug 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Silas.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Johann Cyriacus.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyriakus.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrialsus.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Ciriakus.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrus.
Name VariationCyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrias John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 June 1837Cyralus John Brandt was born on 12 June 1837 at Bickenriede, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thueringen, Germany.
He was the son of Barthel Joseph Brandt and Margaretha Palmer.
MarriageJune 1867Cyralus John Brandt married Appolonia Bishop, daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?), in June 1867.
Death2 January 1920Cyralus John Brandt died on 2 January 1920 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 Cyrialsus Brandt obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 2, 1920 - Cyrialsus Brandt obituary
Dubuque Times Journal January 3, 1920 - Cyralus Brandt obituary
Burialafter 2 January 1920He was buried after 2 January 1920 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 July 1860Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCyralus John Brandt was listed in Barthel Joseph Brandt's household on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Francis Brandt.1
1900Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCyralus John Brandt was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • Cyralus John Brandt immigrated in 1853.
  • He immigrated with Barthel Joseph Brandt and Margaretha Palmer on 15 April 1853 at Germany to, New York; surname listed as Bradd;
    Arrival Date: 15 Apr 1853
    Ethnicity/ Nationality: German
    Place of Origin: Germany
    Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
    Destination: United States of America
    Port of Arrival: New York
    Port Arrival State: New York
    Port Arrival Country: United States
    Ship Name: City of New York.
  • Cyralus John Brandt witnessed the marriage of Adolph Joseph Brandt and Martha M. Duve on 25 June 1917 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Martha Duve and Adolph Brandt marriage announcement and celebration of his parents, Mr and Mrs Silas Brandt, 50th wedding anniversary.

Children of Cyralus John Brandt and Appolonia Bishop

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1409; Page: 319; Image: 327; Family History Library Film: 805409.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241790.

Appolonia Bishop

F, b. 4 August 1849, d. 11 November 1931
Father*Frank Bishop b. 6 Jul 1816, d. 3 Jan 1896
Mother*Adalade (?) b. Dec 1818
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAppolonia Bishop was also known as Brohof.
Name VariationAppolonia Bishop was also known as Ampluma.
Name VariationAppolonia Bishop was also known as Aplone.
Name VariationAppolonia Bishop was also known as Brahof.
Married NameJune 1867As of June 1867,her married name was Brant.
Married NameJune 1867As of June 1867,her married name was Brandt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 August 1849Appolonia Bishop was born on 4 August 1849 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?).
MarriageJune 1867Appolonia Bishop married Cyralus John Brandt, son of Barthel Joseph Brandt and Margaretha Palmer, in June 1867.
Death11 November 1931Appolonia Bishop died on 11 November 1931 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 Appolonia (Bishop) Brandt obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal November 11, 1931 - Appolonia (Bishop) Brandt obituary
Burialafter 11 November 1931She was buried after 11 November 1931 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinAppolonia Bishop was listed as wife in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinAppolonia Bishop appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Cyralus John Brandt at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
1920Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinAppolonia Bishop was listed as mother in Adolph Joseph Brandt's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.2
  • Appolonia Bishop immigrated in 1855.
  • She had 14 with 9 living in 1900 children.
  • She witnessed the marriage of Adolph Joseph Brandt and Martha M. Duve on 25 June 1917 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Martha Duve and Adolph Brandt marriage announcement and celebration of his parents, Mr and Mrs Silas Brandt, 50th wedding anniversary.
  • On 2 July 1921 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, George and Dorothea (Montag) Kieler 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Appolonia Bishop and Cyralus John Brandt

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 39.

Lillard H. Kieler

M, b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 July 1949
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLillard H. Kieler was also known as Willard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 May 1903Lillard H. Kieler was born on 13 May 1903 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage28 May 1928Lillard H. Kieler married Hazel H. Lenstra on 28 May 1928 Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal May 30, 1928 - Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement
Death11 July 1949Lillard H. Kieler died on 11 July 1949 at age 46 Lillard (Willard) Kieler obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 12, 1949 - Lillard (Willard) Kieler obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaLillard H. Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Lillard H. Kieler witnessed the burial of Robert C. Jackson in September 1926 at Dubuque, Iowa; Robert C Jackson funeral notice.

Children of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra

Ralph George Kieler

M, b. 22 May 1906, d. 14 July 2004
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1906Ralph George Kieler was born on 22 May 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage13 June 1970Ralph George Kieler married Theresa Basim on 13 June 1970 at Bowie, Maryland.
Death14 July 2004Ralph George Kieler died on 14 July 2004 at age 98 Ralph George Kieler , 98, of 3485 Windsor Ave, formerly of Falls Church, Va., died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Stonehill Care Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Msgr. Neil Tobin officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Falls Church. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., where there will be a wake service at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Kieler was vice president of National Bank of Washington, D.C., for 45 years, retiring on July 1, 1971.

He was born on May 22, 1906, in Dubuque, son of John Henry and Frances (Brandt) Kieler . He married Theresa Basim on June 13, 1970, in Bowie, Md; she died in March 1986.

He attended Georgetown University and the Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

He was active in community and business organizations including the Board of Trade, the Northeast Business Men's Association, Inc., and the Northeast Citizens Association. He also was active in the Knights of Columbus, of which he was a member, having received a certificate of Merit in l997 honoring his 69-year membership.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Flora (Frank) Lambert and Sister Ancilla Kieler , O.S.F., of Mount St. Francis, both of Dubuque; a brother, Carl J. (Patricia) Kieler , of Falls Church; a sister-in-law, Marion (Irvin) Kieler , of Dubuque; a niece, Sister Eleanor Lambert, O.S.F., of Dubuque; and many other nieces and nephews and their families.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lillard (Hazel) Kieler , Irvin L. Kieler and an infant brother; and a sister, Mae (Ar) Rice.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaRalph George Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Irvin L. Kieler

M, b. 3 February 1908, d. 29 October 2000
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIrvin L. Kieler was also known as Irv.
Name VariationIrvin L. Kieler was also known as Ike.
Name VariationIrvin L. Kieler was also known as Irving.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1908Irvin L. Kieler was born on 3 February 1908 at Iowa.
He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage7 October 1941Irvin L. Kieler married Marion Louise Fay on 7 October 1941.
Death29 October 2000Irvin L. Kieler died on 29 October 2000 at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaIrvin L. Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Irvin L. Kieler witnessed the burial of Robert C. Jackson in September 1926 at Dubuque, Iowa; Robert C Jackson funeral notice.

Flora Kathryn Kieler

F, b. 5 August 1909, d. 25 January 2005
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1931As of June 1931,her married name was Lambert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1909Flora Kathryn Kieler was born on 5 August 1909 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
MarriageJune 1931Flora Kathryn Kieler married Frank Lambert, son of John N. Lambert, in June 1931 Flora Kieler and Frank Lambert marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal June 7, 1931 - Flora Kieler and Frank Lambert marriage announcement
Death25 January 2005Flora Kathryn Kieler died on 25 January 2005 at Iowa at age 95.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaFlora Kathryn Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Flora Kathryn Kieler witnessed the marriage of Hazel H. Lenstra and Lillard H. Kieler on 28 May 1928; Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement.
  • In June 1931 attended bridal shower for Flora Kieler before her marriage to Frank Lambert.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal June 7, 1931 - Flora Kieler bridal shower before marriage to Frank Lambert
  • In November 1934 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Farewell party for Mable Kieler who is going to Washington, DC, hosted by Viola Kieler and Mrs Frank (Flora) Lambert.

Children of Flora Kathryn Kieler and Frank Lambert

Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF

F, b. 25 March 1912, d. 17 December 2013
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Viola.
Name VariationSister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Ancilla.
Name VariationSister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Achilla OSF.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1912Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was born on 25 March 1912 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Death17 December 2013Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF died on 17 December 2013 at age 101 Sister Ancilla Kieler, OSF, 101, Clare House, Dubuque, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Clare House.

A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, with wake service at 7 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on March 25, 1912, in Dubuque, daughter of John and Frances (Brandt) Kieler.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis on Oct. 6, 1935, and made final profession of vows Aug.10, 1941.

Sister ministered as a music teacher in the Iowa cities of Dubuque (Holy Ghost), Waterloo (St. Mary), Fillmore, Worthington, Ossian, Remsen, Ashton, Granville, Stacyville and Luxemburg; she also ministered in Crescent City, Calif.

Sister is survived by her sister-in-law, Marion; her nieces, nephews; and her Franciscan sisters with whom she shared 77 years of her life.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lillard (Hazel); Ralph (Teresa), Irwin, Carl (Patricia); and her sisters, Flora (Frank) Lambert and Mae (Arlington) Rice.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaSister Ancilla Kieler OSF appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • In June 1931 attended bridal shower for Flora Kieler before her marriage to Frank Lambert.
  • In November 1934 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Farewell party for Mable Kieler who is going to Washington, DC, hosted by Viola Kieler and Mrs Frank (Flora) Lambert.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 25, 1934 - Mable Kieler farewell party hosted by Viola Kieler and Mrs Frank (Flora) Lambert

Mabel Emma Kieler

F, b. 29 September 1914, d. 14 December 2002
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rice.
Name VariationMabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mae.
Name VariationMabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mable.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1914Mabel Emma Kieler was born on 29 September 1914 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage1939Mabel Emma Kieler married Arlington Rice in 1939.
Death14 December 2002Mabel Emma Kieler died on 14 December 2002 at New York at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaMabel Emma Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • In November 1934 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Farewell party for Mable Kieler who is going to Washington, DC, hosted by Viola Kieler and Mrs Frank (Flora) Lambert.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 25, 1934 - Mable Kieler farewell party hosted by Viola Kieler and Mrs Frank (Flora) Lambert

Carl Joseph Kieler

M, b. 23 October 1919, d. 31 August 2011
Father*Henry John Kieler b. 5 Jul 1876, d. 14 Aug 1969
Mother*Frances Brandt b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarl Joseph Kieler married Patricia Virginia (?).
Birth23 October 1919Carl Joseph Kieler was born on 23 October 1919 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Death31 August 2011Carl Joseph Kieler died on 31 August 2011 at Virginia at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaCarl Joseph Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Emma Bell

F, b. 1874, d. June 1961
Father*Henry Bell d. b 1925
Mother*Mary N. Purton b. c 1846, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 June 1902As of 4 June 1902,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1874Emma Bell was born in 1874 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Bell and Mary N. Purton.
Marriage4 June 1902Emma Bell married William George Kieler, son of George Kieler and Dorothea Julianna Montag, on 4 June 1902 at Iowa.
DeathJune 1961Emma Bell died in June 1961 at Omaha, Nebraska, Emma (Bell) Kieler obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 27, 1961 - Emma (Bell) Kieler obituary
BurialJune 1961She was buried in June 1961 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaEmma Bell appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of William George Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • On 2 July 1921 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, George and Dorothea (Montag) Kieler 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Emma Bell and William George Kieler

Henry Bell

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthHenry Bell was born at Ireland.
Marriagebefore 1876He married Mary N. Purton before 1876.
Deathbefore 1925Henry Bell died before 1925.

Child of Henry Bell and Mary N. Purton

Mary N. Purton

F, b. circa 1846, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1876As of before 1876,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1846Mary N. Purton was born circa 1846 at Ireland.
Marriagebefore 1876She married Henry Bell before 1876.
Deathafter 1925Mary N. Purton died after 1925.

Child of Mary N. Purton and Henry Bell

Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler

M, b. 11 May 1908, d. September 1971
Father*William George Kieler b. 28 Apr 1874, d. 29 Jan 1951
Mother*Emma Bell b. 1874, d. Jun 1961
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDr. Charles Benedict Kieler married Elizabeth M. Caruthers.
Birth11 May 1908Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler was born on 11 May 1908 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.
DeathSeptember 1971Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler died in September 1971 at age 63 Dr Charles Benedict Kieler obituary.
Oneonta (NY) Star September 15, 1971 - Dr Charles Benedict Kieler obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaDr. Charles Benedict Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of William George Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.

Mary C. Frances Kieler

F, b. 10 November 1909, d. after 1971
Father*William George Kieler b. 28 Apr 1874, d. 29 Jan 1951
Mother*Emma Bell b. 1874, d. Jun 1961
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 November 1909Mary C. Frances Kieler was born on 10 November 1909 at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.
UNMARRIED1971As of 1971, Mary C. Frances Kieler was never married.
Deathafter 1971She died after 1971.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaMary C. Frances Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of William George Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Listed in Who's Who in Library Service. A biographical directory of professional librarians in the United States and Canada. Fourth edition.
  • Mary C. Frances Kieler was a accepted a position in the Mundelein college library in Chicago in 1935.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald January 22, 1935 - Mary Kieler accepted a position in the Mundelein college library in Chicago
  • She was a employed as libriarian at the Omaha Public Library in 1939.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 8, 1939 - Mary Kieler employed as libriarian at the Omaha Public Library

Annabelle Catherine Kieler

F, b. 1 June 1913, d. April 1981
Father*William George Kieler b. 28 Apr 1874, d. 29 Jan 1951
Mother*Emma Bell b. 1874, d. Jun 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnnabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Anna Isabelle C.
Name VariationAnnabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Anna Belle.
Name VariationAnnabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Annabel.
Married Name19 July 1938As of 19 July 1938,her married name was Kurt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 June 1913Annabelle Catherine Kieler was born on 1 June 1913 at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.
Marriage19 July 1938Annabelle Catherine Kieler married Donald Sylvester Kurt on 19 July 1938 at Davenport, Iowa.
DeathApril 1981Annabelle Catherine Kieler died in April 1981 at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaAnnabelle Catherine Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of William George Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.
1940DeKalb, DeKalb, IllinoisAnnabelle Catherine Kieler was listed as wife in Donald Sylvester Kurt's household on the 1940 Census at DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois.1

Child of Annabelle Catherine Kieler and Donald Sylvester Kurt

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00793; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 19-18A.

Walter J. Kieler

M, b. 1903, d. 23 March 1957
Father*William George Kieler b. 28 Apr 1874, d. 29 Jan 1951
Mother*Emma Bell b. 1874, d. Jun 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWalter J. Kieler was also known as W. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1903Walter J. Kieler was born in 1903 at Iowa.
He was the son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.
Marriagebefore 1925Walter J. Kieler married Agnes L. Mahoney, daughter of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea, before 1925.
Death23 March 1957Walter J. Kieler died on 23 March 1957 Walter J Kieler obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 24, 1957 - Walter J Kieler obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaWalter J. Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • In November 1923 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, attend Lawrence and Amelia (Weber) Kieler 6th anniversary surprise party.

Child of Walter J. Kieler and Agnes L. Mahoney

Agnes L. Mahoney

F, b. 14 January 1906, d. 14 May 2002
Father*Daniel Mahoney d. b 1925
Mother*Catherine Rea b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1925As of before 1925,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1906Agnes L. Mahoney was born on 14 January 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea.
Marriagebefore 1925Agnes L. Mahoney married Walter J. Kieler, son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell, before 1925.
Death14 May 2002Agnes L. Mahoney died on 14 May 2002 at age 96 Agnes L. Kieler , 96, of 1040 Rush St., died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where there will be a wake service at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

She was born on Jan. 14, 1906, in Dubuque, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Rea) Mahoney. She married Walter J. Kieler on Sept. 2, 1924, at Nativity Catholic Church, Dubuque; he died on March 23, 1957.

She attended the former St. Vincent Academy and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, both in Dubuque.

Surviving are a daughter, Ann Marie (Ronald) Kann, of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Laurel) Kann, Debra (Jerry) Finkenauer, Keith (Mary) Kann, Tom (Paula) Kann, Steve (Nancy) Kann, Linda (John) Netti and Lisa (Mark) Kruser; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet, on Oct. 3, 1993; and a grandson, Jeffery Michael Kann, in 1974.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, IowaAgnes L. Mahoney appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Walter J. Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Agnes L. Mahoney and Walter J. Kieler

Daniel Mahoney

M, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDaniel Mahoney was also known as Michael.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDaniel Mahoney was born at Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1906He married Catherine Rea before 1906.
Deathbefore 1925Daniel Mahoney died before 1925.

Child of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea

Catherine Rea

F, b. circa 1875, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1906As of before 1906,her married name was Mahoney.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1875Catherine Rea was born circa 1875 at Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1906She married Daniel Mahoney before 1906.
Deathafter 1925Catherine Rea died after 1925.

Child of Catherine Rea and Daniel Mahoney

Leander Kieler

M, b. 31 July 1921, d. 7 April 1984
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
James and Leander Kieler (or vice versa) - circa 1940-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeander Kieler was also known as Andy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 July 1921Leander Kieler was born on 31 July 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
Marriage25 November 1947Leander Kieler married Olive Ann Kruser on 25 November 1947 Olive Kruser and Leander Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 27, 1947 - Olive Kruser and Leander Kieler marriage announcement
Death7 April 1984Leander Kieler died on 7 April 1984 at Wisconsin at age 62.
Burialafter 7 April 1984He was buried after 7 April 1984 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinLeander Kieler was listed as a son in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.

Child of Leander Kieler and Olive Ann Kruser

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Margaret Kieler

F, b. 1918, d. 1982
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
Margaret Kieler - circa 1940-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret Kieler was also known as Margie.
Married NameJune 1938As of June 1938,her married name was Melssen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1918Margaret Kieler was born in 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
MarriageJune 1938Margaret Kieler married Emil A. Melssen, son of Leo Melssen and Barbara Riemenapp, in June 1938 Margaret Kieler and Emil Melssen wedding announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 26, 1938 - Margaret Kieler and Emil Melssen wedding announcement
Death1982Margaret Kieler died in 1982.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinMargaret Kieler was listed as a daughter in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Ambrose Martin Kieler

M, b. 1 December 1919, d. 6 May 1986
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
Ambrose Kieler - circa 1940-Colorized
Ambrose Martin Kieler-Colorized
Ambrose Martin Kieler
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 December 1919Ambrose Martin Kieler was born on 1 December 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
Marriage17 June 1947Ambrose Martin Kieler married Frances Evelyn Leibfried, daughter of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel, on 17 June 1947 Ambrose Kieler and Frances Leibfried marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 25, 1947 - Ambrose Kieler and Frances Leibfried marriage announcement
Death6 May 1986Ambrose Martin Kieler died on 6 May 1986 at age 66 Ambrose Kieler, 66, of Route 2, Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 1986, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City, where the scripture wake service was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, May 9, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Kieler was survived by his wife, Frances; four sons, Ronald Kieler, Randel Kieler, Terrence Kieler, and Samuel Kieler, all of Cuba City, Wis; five daughters, Mrs. John (Jane) O'Brien, of Montfort, Wis., Mrs. Steven (Judy) Cushman, of Livingston, Wis., Mrs. Dean (Mary Kay) Booth and Mrs. Timothy (Cindy) Morrissey, both of Cuba City, Wis., and Mrs. Steven (Ruth) Crubaugh, of Waupun, Wis; 17 grandchildren; his mother, Josephine Kieler, of Dubuque, Ia; five brothers, Charles Kieler and Harvey Kieler, both of Cuba City, Wis., Clair Kieler, of Hazel Green, Wis., Floyd Kieler, of Potosi, Wis., and James Kieler, of Dickeyville, Wis; and a sister, Mrs. Henry (Mary Ann) Melssen, of Dickeyville, Wis. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rose Ann.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinAmbrose Martin Kieler was listed as a son in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.

Children of Ambrose Martin Kieler and Frances Evelyn Leibfried

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Clair L. Kieler

M, b. 20 May 1923, d. 2 November 2013
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
Clair L Kieler
Clair L Kieler - circa 1940-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClair L. Kieler was also known as Clarion L.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 May 1923Clair L. Kieler was born on 20 May 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
Marriage23 February 1949Clair L. Kieler married Joan T. Budden on 23 February 1949.
Death2 November 2013Clair L. Kieler died on 2 November 2013 at age 90 Clair L. Kieler, age 90, of Hazel Green, Wis., died on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Clair was born on May 20, 1923, in Kieler, Wis., the son of Charles and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler. He married Joan T. Budden on Feb. 23, 1949. Clair farmed in the Kieler and Hazel Green area all of his life. His five sons all carry on in the agricultural industry. Mark farms in Darlington, Mike (Kathy) is a large animal veterinarian in Spring Green, Matt (Joan) is a technician at Accelerated Genetics in Hazel Green, Carl farms in Hazel Green, and John (Linda) farms in Hazel Green. He has 10 grandchildren, Kenny Kieler of Darlington, Joey Kieler of Platteville, Heidi (Jeff) Ferguson of Boston, Mass., Ashley Kieler of Madison, Dan (Molly) Kieler of Hazel Green, Jenny (Eric) Salis of Potosi, Nathan (Ashley) Kieler of Belmont, Katelyn Kieler of Hazel Green, Jacob Kieler of Hazel Green, and Luke Kieler of Hazel Green; one great-grandchild, Hallie Salis; one brother, Floyd Kieler of Tennyson; and one sister, Mary Ann Melssen of Dickeyville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Josephine Kieler; and siblings, Margie, Ambrose, Andy, Charles, Harvey and Jimmy. Clair was actively helping on John's farm, feeding calves and cows, up until his 90th birthday. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting deer in Wisconsin with his sons and grandsons, and trips hunting mule deer in Wyoming. Joan and Clair enjoyed traveling and watching the Packers. Clair was also fond of fishing trips with his sons and grandkids as well as babysitting his two youngest grandsons, Jacob and Luke. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Sinsinawa, with the Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at CASEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES in Cuba City.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinClair L. Kieler was listed as a son in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.
  • Clair L. Kieler was the best man at the wedding of Olive Ann Kruser and Leander Kieler on 25 November 1947; Olive Kruser and Leander Kieler marriage announcement.

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Charles J. Kieler

M, b. 24 June 1925, d. 14 September 2011
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
Charles J Kieler
Charles J Kieler - circa 1940-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1925Charles J. Kieler was born on 24 June 1925 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
Death14 September 2011Charles J. Kieler died on 14 September 2011 at age 86 DICKEYVILLE, Wis. - Charles J. Kieler , 86, of Dickeyville, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Holy Ghost Church, Dickeyville, with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to

8 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City.

Charles was born on June 24, 1925, in Jamestown Township, son of Charles H. and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler .

He helped farm on his brother Ambrose's farm in Smelser Township.

Surviving are two brothers, Clair Kieler , of Hazel Green, and Floyd Kieler , of Potosi, and a sister, Mary Ann (Henry) Melssen, of Dickeyville.

He was preceded in death his parents, Charles H. and Josephine Kieler ; a sister, Margie Melssen; and four brothers, Ambrose, Leander, Harvey and James.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCharles J. Kieler was listed as a son in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Floyd F. Kieler

M, b. 4 November 1927, d. 4 November 2016
Father*Charles Henry Kieler b. 30 Aug 1890, d. 31 Oct 1972
Mother*Josephine Ann Kunkel b. 6 Dec 1896, d. 25 Mar 1988
Floyd F Kieler
Floyd Kieler - circa 1940-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFloyd F. Kieler was also known as Ford F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1927Floyd F. Kieler was born on 4 November 1927 at Louisburg, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.
Marriage30 December 1950Floyd F. Kieler married Ellen A. Kohn, daughter of Joseph Kohn and Ida Tobin, on 30 December 1950 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death4 November 2016Floyd F. Kieler died on 4 November 2016 at age 89 POTOSI, Wis. - Floyd F. Kieler, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. On November 4, 2016, Floyd was reunited with his wife and three sons on his 89th birthday.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors accorded. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m.

Floyd was born on November 4, 1927, in Louisburg, Wisconsin, to Charles and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler, and grew up on the family farm in Kieler. He attended Kieler grade school and Loras Academy for high school and ROTC School. He was joined in marriage to Ellen Kohn on December 30, 1950. Floyd served his country as an army sergeant in the Korean War. Floyd was also a proud John Deere worker, retiring in 1987.

Floyd was a man of many talented gifts but his greatest talent was the gift of carpentry. He constructed beautiful pieces for his family and friends. Whether it be a small repair or a complete bedroom outfit, it was always done with great detail. He loved to play cards with anyone that was willing, with his favorite being "Solo." He also loved being outdoors tending to his yard or garden. No matter what anyone needed, Floyd was always willing to give a helping hand.

Floyd also loved spending time with his family, whether it be his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. He always had time for you.

Floyd's faith was of the utmost importance to him being a member of SS. Andrew-Thomas Parish in Tennyson.

Floyd left behind four daughters, Diane (Dave) Konshak, of Cuba City, Denise (Ed) McKenzie, of Potosi, Donna (Tom) Digman, of Hazel Green, and Dena (Jay) Udelhofen, of Potosi; one son, Rodney "T-Bone" (Sheila Jansen) Kieler , of Cuba City; and a daughter-in-law, Dana Kieler, of Dickeyville. Floyd also left behind seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandson; and a sister, Mary Ann Melssen, of Dickeyville.

Floyd was reunited with his wife, Ellen; three sons, Roy, Roger, and Richard "Dick"; and his parents, Charles and Josephine Kieler . He was also reunited with his sister, Margaret Melssen, and his six brothers, Ambrose, Leander, Clair, Charles, Harvey and James.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinFloyd F. Kieler was listed as a son in Charles Henry Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to his widowed sister-in-law Elisabeth Kieler.1
  • Circa 1940 Charles Henry and Josephine (Kunkel) Kieler family portrait.
  • Floyd F. Kieler was the best man at the wedding of Frances Evelyn Leibfried and Ambrose Martin Kieler on 17 June 1947; Ambrose Kieler and Frances Leibfried marriage announcement.

Children of Floyd F. Kieler and Ellen A. Kohn

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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Francis E. Kieler

M, b. 12 December 1920, d. 27 December 2017
Father*Lawrence Kieler b. 25 Dec 1874, d. 30 Apr 1925
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Kunkel b. 31 Dec 1886, d. 26 Jan 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis E. Kieler was also known as Bud.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1920Francis E. Kieler was born on 12 December 1920 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lawrence Kieler and Mary Elizabeth Kunkel.
Marriage29 November 1944Francis E. Kieler married Margaretta R. Muller, daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 29 November 1944.
Death27 December 2017Francis E. Kieler died on 27 December 2017 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 97.
Burialafter 27 December 2017He was buried after 27 December 2017 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinFrancis E. Kieler was listed as a son in Mary Elizabeth Kunkel's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to her brother-in-law Charles Kieler.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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.

Martin F. Kieler

M, b. 19 June 1923, d. 21 July 2019
Father*Lawrence Kieler b. 25 Dec 1874, d. 30 Apr 1925
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Kunkel b. 31 Dec 1886, d. 26 Jan 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMartin F. Kieler was also known as Babe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 June 1923Martin F. Kieler was born on 19 June 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lawrence Kieler and Mary Elizabeth Kunkel.
Marriage19 June 1946Martin F. Kieler married Marcella C. Muller, daughter of Philip John Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 19 June 1946.
Death21 July 2019Martin F. Kieler died on 21 July 2019 at age 96 Martin “Babe” F. Kieler, 96, of Kieler, WI passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Heritage Senior Living in Monona, WI. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI with Father Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Kieler, WI. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 28th at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, WI, also on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, WI. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Martin was born on the Kieler farm on June 19, 1923 to Lawrence & Elizabeth (Kunkel) Kieler in Kieler, WI. He married Marcella Muller on June 19, 1946. Together they farmed and raised their 8 children. In 1972 he and his brother, Francis, started Kieler Brothers Feed & Seed Co. Martin served 16 years as a Grant County Supervisor and 12 years as a Jamestown Township Supervisor. Martin loved the game of baseball and was a left-handed pitcher for many semi-pro teams in the area. He was a member of the 700 Bowlers Club, Ducks Unlimited, NRA, and Catholic Order of Foresters. He bowled on leagues for 43 years, played horseshoe and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Martin’s favorite pastime was dancing with his sweetheart “Marcie” to Big Band music.

He is survived by his wife, Marcella, of 73 years; 8 children: David of Cassville, WI, Daniel (Victoria) of Kieler, WI, Donald (Vicki) of Monona, WI, Mary Beth Hahn of Lee, MA, Debra Lawrence of East Dubuque, IL, Karen (Jim) Roth of Monona, WI, Katie (Harold) Christ of Florence, AZ & Kelly Kieler of Hartland, WI; 12 grandchildren: Grant Kieler, Jessica Benn, Clint Kieler, Blake Kieler, Jason Kieler, Stephanie Nemmers, Chase Kieler, Shane Kieler, Brittany Kieler, Sean Baragary, Samuel Lawrence & Drake Ferber; 14 great-grandchildren: Alissa, Jaydan, Jonathan, Winston, Marshall, Owen, Kendra, Jackson, Declan, Corbin, Kelli, Alisson, Parker & Logan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers: Oliver, Ralph, John, Harold & Francis; 2 sisters: Emeline Schroeder & Celesta Busch; a granddaughter, Heather and grandson, Jon.
Burial28 July 2019He was buried on 28 July 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinMartin F. Kieler was listed as a son in Mary Elizabeth Kunkel's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to her brother-in-law Charles Kieler.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: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0.