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Louise Kieler

F, b. circa 1922

Father*

George Raymond Kieler b. 28 Apr 1881, d. 28 Oct 1956

Mother*

Maria Magdalena Kunkel b. 19 Sep 1888, d. 20 Dec 1959

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1922	Louise Kieler was born circa 1922 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1922

Louise Kieler was born circa 1922 at Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Louise Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Louise Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Edward Charles Kieler was also known as Eddie.
Name Variation		Edward Charles Kieler was also known as Ed.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward Charles Kieler was also known as Eddie.

Name Variation

Edward Charles Kieler was also known as Ed.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 November 1923	Edward Charles Kieler was born on 29 November 1923 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
Marriage	13 September 1949	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
Death	9 February 1981	Edward Charles Kieler died on 9 February 1981 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 57.
Burial	after 9 February 1981	He was buried after 9 February 1981 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 November 1923

Edward Charles Kieler was born on 29 November 1923 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.

Marriage

13 September 1949

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

Death

9 February 1981

Edward Charles Kieler died on 9 February 1981 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 57.

Burial

after 9 February 1981

He was buried after 9 February 1981 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Edward Charles Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Edward 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

Kevin E. Kieler+ b. 27 Jan 1953, d. 21 Oct 1999

Citations

[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

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 Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 March 1926	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.
Death	10 September 2015	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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 March 1926

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.

Death

10 September 2015

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 Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Lawrence M. Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Lawrence M. Kieler was listed as a son in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Sylvia D. Kieler was also known as Sue.
Nickname		Sylvia D. Kieler also went by the name of Susie.
Name Variation		Sylvia D. Kieler was also known as Silvia.
Married Name	26 May 1948	As of 26 May 1948,her married name was Wedig.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Sylvia D. Kieler was also known as Sue.

Nickname

Sylvia D. Kieler also went by the name of Susie.

Name Variation

Sylvia D. Kieler was also known as Silvia.

Married Name

26 May 1948

As of 26 May 1948,her married name was Wedig.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 July 1928	Sylvia D. Kieler was born on 15 July 1928 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.
Marriage	26 May 1948	Sylvia D. Kieler married Wallace J. Wedig, son of Leo J. Wedig and Gertrude Leary, on 26 May 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	9 September 2019	Sylvia 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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 July 1928

Sylvia D. Kieler was born on 15 July 1928 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of George Raymond Kieler and Maria Magdalena Kunkel.

Marriage

26 May 1948

Sylvia D. Kieler married Wallace J. Wedig, son of Leo J. Wedig and Gertrude Leary, on 26 May 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

9 September 2019

Sylvia 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 Date	Location	Description
4 April 1930	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Sylvia D. Kieler was listed as a daughter in George Raymond Kieler's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

4 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Sylvia 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

John Leo Wedig b. 9 Aug 1949, d. 19 Jul 1982

Citations

[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frances Brandt was also known as Francis.
Married Name	28 May 1902	As of 28 May 1902,her married name was Kieler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frances Brandt was also known as Francis.

Married Name

28 May 1902

As of 28 May 1902,her married name was Kieler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 July 1880	Frances Brandt was born on 1 July 1880 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Cyralus John Brandt and Appolonia Bishop.
Marriage	28 May 1902	Frances 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
Death	8 July 1960	Frances 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
Burial	after 8 July 1960	She was buried after 8 July 1960 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 July 1880

Frances Brandt was born on 1 July 1880 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Cyralus John Brandt and Appolonia Bishop.

Marriage

28 May 1902

Frances 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

Death

8 July 1960

Frances 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

Burial

after 8 July 1960

She was buried after 8 July 1960 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Frances Brandt was listed as a daughter in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Frances Brandt appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Frances Brandt was listed as a daughter in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Frances 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

Lillard H. Kieler+ b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 Jul 1949
Ralph George Kieler b. 22 May 1906, d. 14 Jul 2004
Irvin L. Kieler+ b. 3 Feb 1908, d. 29 Oct 2000
Flora Kathryn Kieler+ b. 5 Aug 1909, d. 25 Jan 2005
Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF b. 25 Mar 1912, d. 17 Dec 2013
Mabel Emma Kieler b. 29 Sep 1914, d. 14 Dec 2002
Carl Joseph Kieler b. 23 Oct 1919, d. 31 Aug 2011
(?) Kieler b. c Jan 1924, d. Jan 1924

Citations

[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Silas.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Johann Cyriacus.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyriakus.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrialsus.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Ciriakus.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrus.
Name Variation		Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrias John.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Silas.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Johann Cyriacus.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyriakus.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrialsus.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Ciriakus.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrus.

Name Variation

Cyralus John Brandt was also known as Cyrias John.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 June 1837	Cyralus 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.
Marriage	June 1867	Cyralus John Brandt married Appolonia Bishop, daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?), in June 1867.
Death	2 January 1920	Cyralus 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
Burial	after 2 January 1920	He was buried after 2 January 1920 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 June 1837

Cyralus 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.

Marriage

June 1867

Cyralus John Brandt married Appolonia Bishop, daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?), in June 1867.

Death

2 January 1920

Cyralus 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

Burial

after 2 January 1920

He was buried after 2 January 1920 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
13 July 1860	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Cyralus 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
1900	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Cyralus John Brandt was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²
1 June 1905	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

13 July 1860

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Cyralus 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

1900

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Cyralus John Brandt was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

He 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

Hermann Brandt b. 24 Jul 1868, d. 14 May 1886
Clements Edward Brandt+ b. 26 Jun 1870, d. Aug 1951
Louis Brandt+ b. 16 Apr 1873, d. 15 Jul 1953
Sylvester Joseph Brandt+ b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943
Mary Appolonia Brandt b. Jan 1878, d. b 1931
Frances Brandt+ b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Margaret B. Brandt+ b. 4 Dec 1887, d. Jul 1979
Christina L. Brandt b. May 1888, d. a 1960
Katharine A. Brandt b. 16 Jan 1890, d. 25 May 1920
Adolph Joseph Brandt+ b. 24 Mar 1892, d. 19 Apr 1952

Citations

[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.
[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Appolonia Bishop was also known as Brohof.
Name Variation		Appolonia Bishop was also known as Ampluma.
Name Variation		Appolonia Bishop was also known as Aplone.
Name Variation		Appolonia Bishop was also known as Brahof.
Married Name	June 1867	As of June 1867,her married name was Brant.
Married Name	June 1867	As of June 1867,her married name was Brandt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Appolonia Bishop was also known as Brohof.

Name Variation

Appolonia Bishop was also known as Ampluma.

Name Variation

Appolonia Bishop was also known as Aplone.

Name Variation

Appolonia Bishop was also known as Brahof.

Married Name

June 1867

As of June 1867,her married name was Brant.

Married Name

June 1867

As of June 1867,her married name was Brandt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 August 1849	Appolonia Bishop was born on 4 August 1849 at Germany.
		She was the daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?).
Marriage	June 1867	Appolonia Bishop married Cyralus John Brandt, son of Barthel Joseph Brandt and Margaretha Palmer, in June 1867.
Death	11 November 1931	Appolonia 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
Burial	after 11 November 1931	She was buried after 11 November 1931 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 August 1849

Appolonia Bishop was born on 4 August 1849 at Germany.

She was the daughter of Frank Bishop and Adalade (?).

Marriage

June 1867

Appolonia Bishop married Cyralus John Brandt, son of Barthel Joseph Brandt and Margaretha Palmer, in June 1867.

Death

11 November 1931

Appolonia 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

Burial

after 11 November 1931

She was buried after 11 November 1931 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Appolonia Bishop was listed as wife in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1 June 1905	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Appolonia Bishop appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Cyralus John Brandt at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
1920	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Appolonia Bishop was listed as mother in Adolph Joseph Brandt's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Appolonia Bishop was listed as wife in Cyralus John Brandt's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1905

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Appolonia Bishop appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Cyralus John Brandt at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Appolonia 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

Hermann Brandt b. 24 Jul 1868, d. 14 May 1886
Clements Edward Brandt+ b. 26 Jun 1870, d. Aug 1951
Louis Brandt+ b. 16 Apr 1873, d. 15 Jul 1953
Sylvester Joseph Brandt+ b. 14 Dec 1874, d. 24 Mar 1943
Mary Appolonia Brandt b. Jan 1878, d. b 1931
Frances Brandt+ b. 1 Jul 1880, d. 8 Jul 1960
Margaret B. Brandt+ b. 4 Dec 1887, d. Jul 1979
Christina L. Brandt b. May 1888, d. a 1960
Katharine A. Brandt b. 16 Jan 1890, d. 25 May 1920
Adolph Joseph Brandt+ b. 24 Mar 1892, d. 19 Apr 1952

Citations

[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.
[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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lillard H. Kieler was also known as Willard.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lillard H. Kieler was also known as Willard.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 May 1903	Lillard H. Kieler was born on 13 May 1903 at Dubuque, Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage	28 May 1928	Lillard 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
Death	11 July 1949	Lillard H. Kieler died on 11 July 1949 at age 46 Lillard (Willard) Kieler obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 12, 1949 - Lillard (Willard) Kieler obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 May 1903

Lillard H. Kieler was born on 13 May 1903 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Marriage

28 May 1928

Lillard 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

Death

11 July 1949

Lillard 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 Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Lillard H. Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Lillard 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

Marilyn Kieler d. b 2015
Ruth Ann Kieler
Jean Frances Kieler b. 1930, d. 29 Oct 2015

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 Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 May 1906	Ralph George Kieler was born on 22 May 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage	13 June 1970	Ralph George Kieler married Theresa Basim on 13 June 1970 at Bowie, Maryland.
Death	14 July 2004	Ralph 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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 May 1906

Ralph George Kieler was born on 22 May 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Marriage

13 June 1970

Ralph George Kieler married Theresa Basim on 13 June 1970 at Bowie, Maryland.

Death

14 July 2004

Ralph 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 Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Ralph George Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Ralph 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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Irv.
Name Variation		Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Ike.
Name Variation		Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Irving.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Irv.

Name Variation

Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Ike.

Name Variation

Irvin L. Kieler was also known as Irving.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 February 1908	Irvin L. Kieler was born on 3 February 1908 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage	7 October 1941	Irvin L. Kieler married Marion Louise Fay on 7 October 1941.
Death	29 October 2000	Irvin L. Kieler died on 29 October 2000 at age 92.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 February 1908

Irvin L. Kieler was born on 3 February 1908 at Iowa.

He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Marriage

7 October 1941

Irvin L. Kieler married Marion Louise Fay on 7 October 1941.

Death

29 October 2000

Irvin L. Kieler died on 29 October 2000 at age 92.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Irvin L. Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Irvin 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 Type	Date	Description
Married Name	June 1931	As of June 1931,her married name was Lambert.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

June 1931

As of June 1931,her married name was Lambert.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 August 1909	Flora Kathryn Kieler was born on 5 August 1909 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage	June 1931	Flora 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
Death	25 January 2005	Flora Kathryn Kieler died on 25 January 2005 at Iowa at age 95.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 August 1909

Flora Kathryn Kieler was born on 5 August 1909 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Marriage

June 1931

Flora 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

Death

25 January 2005

Flora Kathryn Kieler died on 25 January 2005 at Iowa at age 95.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Flora Kathryn Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Flora 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

James John Lambert b. 24 Jan 1932, d. 1 Feb 2002
Gerald James Lambert b. 15 Sep 1937, d. 12 Jul 1939
Daniel James Lambert b. 27 Oct 1948, d. 30 Oct 1971

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 Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Viola.
Name Variation		Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Ancilla.
Name Variation		Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Achilla OSF.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Viola.

Name Variation

Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Ancilla.

Name Variation

Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was also known as Sister Mary Achilla OSF.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 March 1912	Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was born on 25 March 1912 at Dubuque, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Death	17 December 2013	Sister 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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 March 1912

Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF was born on 25 March 1912 at Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Death

17 December 2013

Sister 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 Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Sister Ancilla Kieler OSF appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Sister 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 Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Rice.
Name Variation		Mabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mae.
Name Variation		Mabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mable.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Rice.

Name Variation

Mabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mae.

Name Variation

Mabel Emma Kieler was also known as Mable.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 September 1914	Mabel Emma Kieler was born on 29 September 1914 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.
Marriage	1939	Mabel Emma Kieler married Arlington Rice in 1939.
Death	14 December 2002	Mabel Emma Kieler died on 14 December 2002 at New York at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 September 1914

Mabel Emma Kieler was born on 29 September 1914 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Marriage

1939

Mabel Emma Kieler married Arlington Rice in 1939.

Death

14 December 2002

Mabel Emma Kieler died on 14 December 2002 at New York at age 88.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Mabel Emma Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Henry John Kieler at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Mabel 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 Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Carl Joseph Kieler married Patricia Virginia (?).

Birth

23 October 1919

Carl Joseph Kieler was born on 23 October 1919 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt.

Death

31 August 2011

Carl Joseph Kieler died on 31 August 2011 at Virginia at age 91.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Carl 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 b. 1832, d. 11 Dec 1915

Mother*

Mary N. Preston b. 1844, d. 4 Mar 1938

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 June 1902

As of 4 June 1902,her married name was Kieler.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1874

Emma Bell was born in 1874 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Bell and Mary N. Preston.

Marriage

4 June 1902

Emma Bell married William George Kieler, son of George Kieler and Dorothea Julianna Montag, on 4 June 1902 at Iowa.

Death

June 1961

Emma Bell died in June 1961 at Omaha, Nebraska, Emma (Bell) Kieler obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 27, 1961 - Emma (Bell) Kieler obituary

Burial

June 1961

She was buried in June 1961 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Emma 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

Walter J. Kieler+ b. 1903, d. 23 Mar 1957
Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler+ b. 11 May 1908, d. Sep 1971
Mary C. Frances Kieler b. 10 Nov 1909, d. a 1971
Annabelle Catherine Kieler+ b. 1 Jun 1913, d. Apr 1981

Henry Bell

M, b. 1832, d. 11 December 1915

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1832

Henry Bell was born in 1832 at Ireland.

Marriage

before 1876

He married Mary N. Preston before 1876.

Death

11 December 1915

Henry Bell died on 11 December 1915 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, Henry Bell obituary.

Grant County Herald (Lancaster, Wisconsin) 15 Dec 1915 - Henry Bell obituary

Child of Henry Bell and Mary N. Preston

Emma Bell+ b. 1874, d. Jun 1961

Mary N. Preston

F, b. 1844, d. 4 March 1938

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary N. Preston was also known as Purton.

Married Name

before 1876

As of before 1876,her married name was Bell.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1844

Mary N. Preston was born in 1844 at Ireland.

Marriage

before 1876

She married Henry Bell before 1876.

Death

4 March 1938

Mary N. Preston died on 4 March 1938 at Tacoma, Pierce, Washington.

Child of Mary N. Preston and Henry Bell

Emma Bell+ b. 1874, d. Jun 1961

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 Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler married Elizabeth M. Caruthers.

Birth

11 May 1908

Dr. Charles Benedict Kieler was born on 11 May 1908 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.

Death

September 1971

Dr. 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 Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Dr. 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 Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 November 1909

Mary C. Frances Kieler was born on 10 November 1909 at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.

UNMARRIED

1971

As of 1971, Mary C. Frances Kieler was never married.

Death

after 1971

She died after 1971.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Mary 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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Annabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Anna Isabelle C.

Name Variation

Annabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Anna Belle.

Name Variation

Annabelle Catherine Kieler was also known as Annabel.

Married Name

19 July 1938

As of 19 July 1938,her married name was Kurt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 June 1913

Annabelle Catherine Kieler was born on 1 June 1913 at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.

Marriage

19 July 1938

Annabelle Catherine Kieler married Donald Sylvester Kurt on 19 July 1938 at Davenport, Iowa.

Death

April 1981

Annabelle Catherine Kieler died in April 1981 at age 67.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Annabelle Catherine Kieler appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of William George Kieler at Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa.

1940

DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois

Annabelle 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

Edward John Kurt b. 13 Jan 1942, d. 29 Nov 1986

Citations

[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Walter J. Kieler was also known as W. J.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1903

Walter J. Kieler was born in 1903 at Iowa.

He was the son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell.

Marriage

before 1925

Walter J. Kieler married Agnes L. Mahoney, daughter of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea, before 1925.

Death

23 March 1957

Walter J. Kieler died on 23 March 1957 Walter J Kieler obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 24, 1957 - Walter J Kieler obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Walter 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

Janet Kieler b. 20 May 1935, d. 3 Oct 1993

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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1925

As of before 1925,her married name was Kieler.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 January 1906

Agnes L. Mahoney was born on 14 January 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea.

Marriage

before 1925

Agnes L. Mahoney married Walter J. Kieler, son of William George Kieler and Emma Bell, before 1925.

Death

14 May 2002

Agnes 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 Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Dubuque Precinct 8, Dubuque, Iowa

Agnes 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

Janet Kieler b. 20 May 1935, d. 3 Oct 1993

Daniel Mahoney

M, d. before 1925

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Daniel Mahoney was also known as Michael.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Daniel Mahoney was born at Iowa.

Marriage

before 1906

He married Catherine Rea before 1906.

Death

before 1925

Daniel Mahoney died before 1925.

Child of Daniel Mahoney and Catherine Rea

Agnes L. Mahoney+ b. 14 Jan 1906, d. 14 May 2002

Catherine Rea

F, b. circa 1875, d. after 1925

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1906

As of before 1906,her married name was Mahoney.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1875

Catherine Rea was born circa 1875 at Iowa.

Marriage

before 1906

She married Daniel Mahoney before 1906.

Death

after 1925

Catherine Rea died after 1925.

Child of Catherine Rea and Daniel Mahoney

Agnes L. Mahoney+ b. 14 Jan 1906, d. 14 May 2002

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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leander Kieler was also known as Andy.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 July 1921

Leander Kieler was born on 31 July 1921 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Marriage

25 November 1947

Leander Kieler married Olive Ann Kruser, daughter of George A. Kruser and Cecelia Brandt, on 25 November 1947 Olive Kruser and Leander Kieler marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 27, 1947 - Olive Kruser and Leander Kieler marriage announcement

Death

7 April 1984

Leander Kieler died on 7 April 1984 at Wisconsin at age 62.

Burial

after 7 April 1984

He was buried after 7 April 1984 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Leander 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

Anthony Floyd Kieler+ b. 6 Jul 1961, d. 8 Sep 2015

Citations

[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaret Kieler was also known as Margie.

Married Name

June 1938

As of June 1938,her married name was Melssen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1918

Margaret Kieler was born in 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Marriage

June 1938

Margaret 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

Death

1982

Margaret Kieler died in 1982.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret 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

[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 Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 December 1919

Ambrose Martin Kieler was born on 1 December 1919 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Marriage

17 June 1947

Ambrose 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

Death

6 May 1986

Ambrose 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 Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Ambrose 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

Rose Ann Kieler
Samuel J. Kieler b. 8 Aug 1962, d. 18 Jun 2004

Citations

[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Clair L. Kieler was also known as Clarion L.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 May 1923

Clair L. Kieler was born on 20 May 1923 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Marriage

23 February 1949

Clair L. Kieler married Joan T. Budden on 23 February 1949.

Death

2 November 2013

Clair 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 Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Clair 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

[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 Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 June 1925

Charles J. Kieler was born on 24 June 1925 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Death

14 September 2011

Charles 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 Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Charles 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

[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Floyd F. Kieler was also known as Ford F.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 November 1927

Floyd F. Kieler was born on 4 November 1927 at Louisburg, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Henry Kieler and Josephine Ann Kunkel.

Marriage

30 December 1950

Floyd F. Kieler married Ellen A. Kohn, daughter of Joseph Kohn and Ida Tobin, on 30 December 1950 at Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

4 November 2016

Floyd 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 Date

Location

Description

5 April 1930

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Floyd 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

Roy Kieler d. 1963
Richard C. Kieler+ b. 4 Jan 1954, d. 17 Apr 2014
Roger D. Kieler+ b. 12 Sep 1958, d. 11 Oct 2007

Citations

[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.