Frances R. Rego

M, b. November 1894
Father*Anthony Jeremiah Rego b. Jan 1856
Mother*Mary Jane Quinn b. Jul 1855
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1894Frances R. Rego was born in November 1894 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Anthony Jeremiah Rego and Mary Jane Quinn.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Westford, Richland, WisconsinFrances R. Rego was listed as a son in Anthony Jeremiah Rego's household on the 1900 Census at Westford, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westford, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1813; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 123.

Joseph F. Connors

M, b. 1891, d. 1948
Father*James H. Connors b. 1858, d. 1929
Mother*Margareat Rego b. 1863, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph F. Connors married Helen M. Rego, daughter of Anthony Jeremiah Rego and Mary Jane Quinn.
Birth1891Joseph F. Connors was born in 1891.
He was the son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Death1948Joseph F. Connors died in 1948.

James H. Connors

M, b. 1858, d. 1929
Father*Thomas Connors b. 20 Oct 1831, d. 22 Mar 1903
Mother*Bridget Anastasia Tynan b. 1834, d. 30 Jul 1919
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJames H. Connors married Margareat Rego, daughter of Benjamin Rego and Elizabeth O'Regan.
Birth1858James H. Connors was born in 1858.
He was the son of Thomas Connors and Bridget Anastasia Tynan.
Death1929James H. Connors died in 1929.

Children of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego

Margareat Rego

F, b. 1863, d. 1947
Father*Benjamin Rego
Mother*Elizabeth O'Regan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Connors.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargareat Rego married James H. Connors, son of Thomas Connors and Bridget Anastasia Tynan.
Birth1863Margareat Rego was born in 1863.
She was the daughter of Benjamin Rego and Elizabeth O'Regan.
Death1947Margareat Rego died in 1947.

Children of Margareat Rego and James H. Connors

Benjamin Rego

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBenjamin Rego married Elizabeth O'Regan.

Child of Benjamin Rego and Elizabeth O'Regan

Elizabeth O'Regan

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rego.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElizabeth O'Regan married Benjamin Rego.

Child of Elizabeth O'Regan and Benjamin Rego

Leo D. Connors

M, b. 12 March 1897, d. 24 March 1918
Father*James H. Connors b. 1858, d. 1929
Mother*Margareat Rego b. 1863, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1897Leo D. Connors was born on 12 March 1897.
He was the son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Death24 March 1918Leo D. Connors died on 24 March 1918 at age 21.

John M. Connors

M, b. 30 September 1901, d. 1 August 1934
Father*James H. Connors b. 1858, d. 1929
Mother*Margareat Rego b. 1863, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1901John M. Connors was born on 30 September 1901.
He was the son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Death1 August 1934John M. Connors died on 1 August 1934 at age 32.

Thomas Connors

M, b. 20 October 1831, d. 22 March 1903
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageThomas Connors married Bridget Anastasia Tynan.
Birth20 October 1831Thomas Connors was born on 20 October 1831.
Death22 March 1903He died on 22 March 1903 at age 71.

Child of Thomas Connors and Bridget Anastasia Tynan

Bridget Anastasia Tynan

F, b. 1834, d. 30 July 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBridget Anastasia Tynan was also known as Ann.
Married NameHer married name was Connors.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBridget Anastasia Tynan married Thomas Connors.
Birth1834Bridget Anastasia Tynan was born in 1834.
Death30 July 1919She died on 30 July 1919 at also reported as 1918.

Child of Bridget Anastasia Tynan and Thomas Connors

Francis B. Connors

M, b. 23 August 1893, d. 16 May 1957
Father*James H. Connors b. 1858, d. 1929
Mother*Margareat Rego b. 1863, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1893Francis B. Connors was born on 23 August 1893.
He was the son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Death16 May 1957Francis B. Connors died on 16 May 1957 at age 63.

James P. Connors

M, b. 23 May 1888, d. 17 March 1973
Father*James H. Connors b. 1858, d. 1929
Mother*Margareat Rego b. 1863, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJames P. Connors married Ellen M. Neary.
Birth23 May 1888James P. Connors was born on 23 May 1888.
He was the son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Death17 March 1973James P. Connors died on 17 March 1973 at age 84.

Ellen M. Neary

F, b. 13 January 1887, d. 10 April 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEllen M. Neary was also known as Nellie.
Married NameHer married name was Connors.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEllen M. Neary married James P. Connors, son of James H. Connors and Margareat Rego.
Birth13 January 1887Ellen M. Neary was born on 13 January 1887.
Death10 April 1965She died on 10 April 1965 at age 78.

Edward J. Rego

M, b. circa 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1883Edward J. Rego was born circa 1883 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1912He married Nora F. Cline before 1912.

Child of Edward J. Rego and Nora F. Cline

Nora F. Cline

F, b. circa 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNora F. Cline was also known as Lenora.
Married Namebefore 1912As of before 1912,her married name was Rego.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1884Nora F. Cline was born circa 1884 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1912She married Edward J. Rego before 1912.

Child of Nora F. Cline and Edward J. Rego

Mary G. Dooley

F, b. circa 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1927As of circa 1927,her married name was Rego.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Mary G. Dooley was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1927She married Peter H. Rego, son of Anthony Jeremiah Rego and Mary Jane Quinn, circa 1927.

Children of Mary G. Dooley and Peter H. Rego

Mary Kathryn Rego

F, b. 6 November 1927, d. 24 October 2010
Father*Peter H. Rego b. Mar 1891
Mother*Mary G. Dooley b. c 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 March 1952As of 29 March 1952,her married name was Mullarkey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1927Mary Kathryn Rego was born on 6 November 1927 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Peter H. Rego and Mary G. Dooley.
Marriage29 March 1952Mary Kathryn Rego married Frank Mullarkey on 29 March 1952.
Death24 October 2010Mary Kathryn Rego died on 24 October 2010 at age 82 Mary Kathryn Mullarkey, 82 of McGregor, passed away Sunday evening, October 24, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 29, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, McGregor. Fr. Greg Bahl will officiate at the service. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., with scripture services starting at 4:00, Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Thornburg-DeVries Funeral Home, McGregor and one hour before services at the church. Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery at Wexford. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thornburg-devries.com Mary Rego was born November 6, 1927 at home in Richland County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Peter and Mary (Dooley) Rego. On March 29, 1952 she was united in marriage to Frank Mullarkey in Milwaukee, WI. Mary worked at White Springs Supper Club in McGregor for thirty-three years. Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She was a die-hard Cubs fan, avid quilter and great cook making many family favorites including dinner rolls, pies and jellies. Mary is survived by six children, Mike (Deb) Mullarkey of Richland Center, WI, Pat (Julie) Mullarkey of McGregor, IA, Colleen (Mike) Loetz of Cherokee, IA, Jim (Starla) Mullarkey of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Kathy (Brian) Atkinson of Pardeeville, WI, Sharon (Sean) Burke of McGregor, IA; twelve grandchildren, Steve (Michelle) Mullarkey, Dave Mullarkey, Ben (Alicia) Mullarkey, Pete (Aleshia) Mullarkey, Patty (Andy) Fettkether, Dave (Devin) Loetz, Matt Loetz, Nicki (Jake) Glassmaker, Bailey Mullarkey, Danielle Atkinson, Brandon Burke, Bryce Burke; five great grandchildren, Emily, Summer, Parker, Kinzie, and Chase. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Leone Walsh, Joe Rego, Bob (LaVonne) Rego, Alice (Ron) Cowley, Harold (Florence) Rego, Jim Mann, and Roy (Judy) Rego. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank in 1989, grandson Tom Mullarkey and sister Sally Mann. Memorials can be made to the McGregor Public Library.

(?) Walsh

M

Frank Mullarkey

M, d. 1989
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 March 1952Frank Mullarkey married Mary Kathryn Rego, daughter of Peter H. Rego and Mary G. Dooley, on 29 March 1952.
Death1989Frank Mullarkey died in 1989.

Sally Rego

F, d. before October 2010
Father*Peter H. Rego b. Mar 1891
Mother*Mary G. Dooley b. c 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mann.
Life EventDateDescription
Sally Rego was the daughter of Peter H. Rego and Mary G. Dooley.
Deathbefore October 2010Sally Rego died before October 2010.

Caroline M. Harms

F, b. 18 March 1924, d. 12 March 2007
Father*Henry A. Harms b. Dec 1888, d. 1960
Mother*Amanda A. Peters b. Apr 1894, d. 1 Sep 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 July 1951As of 11 July 1951,her married name was Robson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1924Caroline M. Harms was born on 18 March 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters.
Marriage11 July 1951Caroline M. Harms married Floyd Robson on 11 July 1951.
Divorcebefore 1996Caroline M. Harms and Floyd Robson were divorced before 1996.
Death12 March 2007Caroline M. Harms died on 12 March 2007 at age 82 Caroline M. (Harms) Robson, age 82, of Spring Green, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2007, at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. She was born on March 18, 1924, in Loganville, the daughter of Henry and Amanda (Peters) Harms. She was married to Floyd Robson on July 11, 1951. Caroline was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary and worked at Hall Pharmacy in Sauk City for 42 years. Survivors include two daughters, Marsha (Gordy) Keller of Richland Center, and Tina (Greg) Kanable of Spring Green; five grandchildren, Ryan (Michelle) Keller of Richland Center, Cari Jo (Billy) Slater of Evansville, Laci (Steve) Banker of Lake Wood, Wash., Jason Kanable of Spring Green, and Theresa (Jason) Haack of McFarland; five great-grandchildren, Wesley and Paige Keller, MacKenna Slater, Grayson Banker and Crystal Haack; five siblings, Rhinehart (Irene) Harms of Reedsburg, Ruth Tietje of Loganville, Edward (Lucille) Harms of Reedsburg, Armond (Donna) Harms of Loganville, and Raymond (Ione) Harms of Loganville; a sister-in-law, Ellen Harms of Mayville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Amanda Harms; and a brother, Henry Harms. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH in Spring Green. The Rev. Douglas Larson-Sell will officiate with burial in the Ash Creek Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007, at the CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Washington, Sauk, WisconsinCaroline M. Harms was listed as a daughter in Henry A. Harms's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 496.0.

Floyd Robson

M, b. circa 1926, d. 10 September 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1926Floyd Robson was born circa 1926.
Marriage11 July 1951He married Caroline M. Harms, daughter of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters, on 11 July 1951.
Divorcebefore 1996Floyd Robson and Caroline M. Harms were divorced before 1996.
Marriagebefore 1996Floyd Robson married Carol Nolan before 1996.
Death10 September 1996Floyd Robson died on 10 September 1996 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Floyd E Robson obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 12, 1996 - Floyd E Robson obituary

Walter H. W. Tietje

M, d. 27 March 1997
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWalter H. W. Tietje married Ruth M. Harms, daughter of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters.
Death27 March 1997Walter H. W. Tietje died on 27 March 1997.

Henry E. Harms

M, b. 5 September 1922, d. 18 August 2004
Father*Henry A. Harms b. Dec 1888, d. 1960
Mother*Amanda A. Peters b. Apr 1894, d. 1 Sep 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1922Henry E. Harms was born on 5 September 1922 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters.
Marriage6 June 1946Henry E. Harms married Ellen Eileen Kuhnau, daughter of Leonhard Kuhnau and Emma Wenzel, on 6 June 1946.
Death18 August 2004Henry E. Harms died on 18 August 2004 at age 81 Henry E. Harms, 81, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his family present. He was born on Sept. 5, 1922, at home in Sauk County, a son of Henry and Amanda Peters Harms. He was baptized on Sept. 24, 1922, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loganville, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 as an airplane mechanic in World War II. On June 6, 1946, he married Ellen Kuhnau in North Freedom. He farmed with his wife in Sauk County, moving to Mayville with his family in 1964. At Mayville he worked for Purity Cheese Company, Wisconsin Drainage and at various farms doing seasonal work. Survivors include his wife, Ellen of Mayville; three daughters, Mary (Larry) Maas of Sturgeon Bay, Sharon (Craig) Kelly of Madison and Christine (Danny O’Rourke) Harms of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters, Ruth Tietje and Caroline Robson, both of Wisconsin; four brothers, Reinhard (Irene) Harms, Edward (Lucille) Harms, Armond (Donna) Harms and Raymond (Ione) Harms, all of Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Todd (Chris) Maas, Melissa Kelly, Tyler Maas, Heather Kelly, Kealan O’Rourke and Tiernan O’Rourke; and two great-grandchildren, Trent and Trey Maas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two children, Peggy and David.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Washington, Sauk, WisconsinHenry E. Harms was listed as a son in Henry A. Harms's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Henry E. Harms and Ellen Eileen Kuhnau

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 496.0.

Armand Harms

M, b. 13 September 1927, d. 17 November 2009
Father*Henry A. Harms b. Dec 1888, d. 1960
Mother*Amanda A. Peters b. Apr 1894, d. 1 Sep 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArmand Harms was also known as Armond.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1927Armand Harms was born on 13 September 1927 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters.
Marriage18 August 1949Armand Harms married Donna M. Hemshrot, daughter of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz, on 18 August 1949.
Death17 November 2009Armand Harms died on 17 November 2009 at age 82 Armand Frederick Harms, age 82, of Loganville, passed away on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009, at St Clare Meadows Care Center in Baraboo. He was born on Sept 13, 1927 in Loganville, the son of Henry A and Amanda (Peters) Harms.

On Aug 18, 1949, Armand was united in Marriage to Donna Hemshrot at St Peter's Ev Lutheran Church in Loganville. This marriage was blessed with six children. Armand was a member of St Peter's Ev Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a vocal couch coach for the Green Bay Packers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stewart; brothers, Edward, Reinhard and Henry; and sister, Caroline Robson.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Royce (Debra) of Oxford, NC, Nola (Michael) Bradford of Las Vegas, NV, Cyndi (Tom) Voeck of Sun Prairie, Rhonda (Roger) Kruse of Loganville, and Dawn (Lars) Svaneo of Madison; 10 grandchildren, Alicia, Shawn, Ben, Kevin, Doug, Carmen, Brad, Zoe, Liam and Duncan; eight great-grandchildren, Estelle, Tennyson, Oliver, Owen, Wyatt, Riley, Violet and Mitch; sister, Ruth Tietje of Loganville, brother, Raymond (Ione) of Reedsburg; sisters-in-law, Ellen Harms of Mayville and Irene Harms of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews; along with several other relatives and friends.

Burial will be in St Peter's Cemetery, Reedsburg.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Washington, Sauk, WisconsinArmand Harms was listed as a son in Henry A. Harms's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Armand Harms and Donna M. Hemshrot

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 496.0.

Lucille E. Beckmann

F, b. 14 September 1927, d. 15 June 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1969As of before 1969,her married name was VonBehren.
Married Name14 May 1969As of 14 May 1969,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1927Lucille E. Beckmann was born on 14 September 1927.
Marriagebefore 1969She married (?) VonBehren before 1969.
Marriage14 May 1969Lucille E. Beckmann married Edward William Harms, son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters, on 14 May 1969.
Death15 June 2015Lucille E. Beckmann died on 15 June 2015 at age 87 Mrs. Lucille E. Harms, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at the venerable age of 87 years 9 months and 1 day on Monday, June 15, 2015, at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg. Lucille, daughter of Henry and Amanda (Ninnemann) Beckmann, was born on September 14, 1927 in Loganville.

Lucy was employed at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center for twenty years. After her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center and the Thrift Store.

She enjoyed music, quilting, playing cards, growing flowers and spending time with her family.

Lucy was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville.

Donna M. Hemshrot

F, b. 6 February 1931, d. 26 December 2013
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 August 1949As of 18 August 1949,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1931Donna M. Hemshrot was born on 6 February 1931 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Marriage18 August 1949Donna M. Hemshrot married Armand Harms, son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters, on 18 August 1949.
Death26 December 2013Donna M. Hemshrot died on 26 December 2013 at age 82 Donna M. Harms, age 82 of Reedsburg died on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Sauk Co. Health Care Center, Reedsburg. She was born on February 6, 1931 in Lanark, IL the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Rutz) Hemshrot. She was married to Armand Harms in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Loganville on August 18, 1949. Donna enjoyed reading Guide Post which helped her to fall asleep. She also enjoyed music of all types, flowers having the greatest of green thumbs; the color yellow, ironing, washing clothes, woodworking, baking, animals, shopping and became known by her family as the Queen of garage sales. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Armand on November 17, 2009, a son, Stewart in December of 1982, brothers; Arthur, William and Neil Hemshrot.
She is survived by her children: Royce (Debra) Harms of Oxford, NC
Nola (Michael) Bradford of Las Vegas
Cyndi (Tom) Voeck of Sun Prairie
Rhonda (Roger) Kruse of Loganville
Dawn (Lars) Svanoe of Madison
Grandchildren: Alicia, Shawn, Ben, Kevin, Doug, Carmen, Brad, Zoe, Liam and Duncan
Great Grandchildren: Estelle, Tennyson, Oliver, Owen, Finley, Wyatt, Riley, Violet, Titus, Mitch and Evie.
Sister: Darlene Kohlmeyer of Harvard, IL
Brothers and Sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
We honor her life with a funeral service being conducted on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Reedsburg. The family requests memorials of remembrance be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Sauk Co. Health Care Center. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Child of Donna M. Hemshrot and Armand Harms

Reverand Raymond L. Harms

M, b. 27 May 1933, d. 3 December 2020
Father*Henry A. Harms b. Dec 1888, d. 1960
Mother*Amanda A. Peters b. Apr 1894, d. 1 Sep 1976
Raymond L Harms 1951 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 May 1933Reverand Raymond L. Harms was born on 27 May 1933.
He was the son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters.
Death3 December 2020Reverand Raymond L. Harms died on 3 December 2020 at age 87 Rev. Raymond L. Harms, age 87, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. He was born to Henry A. Harms and Amanda nee Peters in their home in Westfield Township, rural, Reedsburg, WI on May 27, 1933. His parents brought him in holy baptism to the Lord that he might be born of Jesus by water and the Spirit and his name was written in the book of life with the blood of the Lamb. Raymond later confirmed his faith in the year of our Lord 1947, both at St. John Lutheran Church, Loganville. After finishing Reedsburg High School in 1951, he farmed with his father until 1953 when he entered Concordia Theological Seminary at Springfield, IL (now at Fort Wayne, IN).

While a student he married Ione Rose Meyer on June 8, 1957 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Their marriage was blest with four daughters. Pastor Ray vicared at Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church in Heron, SD, under the supervision of Dr. Philip Mueller, president of the South Dakota District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. During the years of 1957 – 1959 he studied in the chaplaincy program of Concordia Theological Seminary in 1959. He furthered his studies for the Hospice chaplaincy at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL., while a pastor at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church of Milford, IL.

He served in parishes in Wadena, Margo and Nut Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada; Wautoma, Wild Rose and Deerfield, WI; Rock Lake and Egeland, ND; Medford, Waseca and Courtland, MN; and Milford, IL ministry before retirement in 1997. During his parish ministry he went to the Philippine Lutheran Church where he spent a short summer of observing the Philippine Lutheran Medical Mission work at Abatan Lutheran Hospital, North Luzon. While in Milford, IL, he trained for one summer under the auspices of Carle Hospital in Urbanna, IL for service in hospice as a chaplain and upon retirement in 1997 he was a chaplain (spiritual counselor) in the Home Health United Hospice Service in the Madison, WI surrounding area. In 2004 he retired and went to gardening at their home outside of Loganville, WI, and then moved to Reedsburg, WI in 2009.

Pastor Ray is survived by his wife Ione of 63 years; his daughters: Rebecca Lynn (Lyle) Gahler of North Mankato, MN, Barbara Ann (Rev. John) Suguitan of Cincinatti, OH, Michelle Kay (Rev. Paul) Crolius of Reedsburg, WI, and Carolyn Sue (Mitch) Truebenbach of Aberdeen, SD; grandchildren: Jacob Bluhm (Jess Schroeder), Katie Rae (Keith) Krause, Chet (Stacy) Gahler, Mitch (Heather) Gahler, Salena (Masion) Nesset, Sawyer Gahler, Sedric Gahler, Matthew (Katie) Suguitan, Alicia (Justin) Morrow, Joshua Suguitan, Nathan, Brandon and Colin Crolius, Amanda (Ross) Taylor, Blair (Brett) Andrews, Cole Truebenbach and Demi Truebenbach; great-grandchildren Ethan, Jorja and Graci Bluhm; Jaden, Layla and Luke Krause; Audrey and Amy Suguitan; Vincent Morrow, Baylin and Kayson Taylor, and Ridge and Tripp Andrews; and step great-grandchildren Mason, Maya, Gauge and Jace Gahler; sister-in-law Irene Harms; nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, cousins, many friends and co-workers.

Pastor Ray was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Vincent Suguitan; brothers Reinhardt, Henry, Edward and Armand Harms; and sisters Caroline Robson and Ruth Tietje; sisters-in-law Ellen Harms, Donna Harms and Lucille Harms; brother-in-law Walt Tietje.

Private family services will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Burial will be made in St. John Cemetery, Loganville. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg.
  • Reverand Raymond L. Harms graduated in 1951 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Ellen Eileen Kuhnau

F, b. 26 August 1921
Father*Leonhard Kuhnau b. 19 Apr 1896, d. 26 Feb 1977
Mother*Emma Wenzel
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 June 1946As of 6 June 1946,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1921Ellen Eileen Kuhnau was born on 26 August 1921 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Leonhard Kuhnau and Emma Wenzel.
Marriage6 June 1946Ellen Eileen Kuhnau married Henry E. Harms, son of Henry A. Harms and Amanda A. Peters, on 6 June 1946.

Children of Ellen Eileen Kuhnau and Henry E. Harms

David Harms

M, d. before August 2004
Father*Henry E. Harms b. 5 Sep 1922, d. 18 Aug 2004
Mother*Ellen Eileen Kuhnau b. 26 Aug 1921
Life EventDateDescription
David Harms was the son of Henry E. Harms and Ellen Eileen Kuhnau.
Deathbefore August 2004David Harms died before August 2004.