Martin Edward Krohn

M, b. 24 July 1937, d. 14 April 2014
Father*Erwin A. Krohn b. Sep 1897, d. 1968
Mother*Clara Meister b. c 1909, d. 5 Jan 1970
Martin Edward Krohn 1956 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMartin Edward Krohn was also known as Mick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 July 1937Martin Edward Krohn was born on 24 July 1937 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Erwin A. Krohn and Clara Meister.
Death14 April 2014Martin Edward Krohn died on 14 April 2014 at age 76 Martin "Mick" E. Krohn age 76 of Reedsburg died on Monday, April 14, 2014 at the University Hospital, Madison. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Reedsburg the son of Erwin and Clara (Meister) Krohn. He was married to Luanne Sheahan on August 19, 1967 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Germantown. This marriage was blessed with three children. Mick was proud of being a fireman at Badger Ordinance in Baraboo for over 30 years. He was very proud of being in the first group of individuals inducted into the Reedsburg Athletic Hall of Fame, and some of his records still stand today. He had tried out for the Milwaukee Braves and did pitch from the mound. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a deep faith in God, was very good with elderly in need as well as anyone who needed food to eat. Mick was proud of his children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. “The fish of Sauk Co. can rest easier because Mick’s fishing pole is retired now that he has gone to his eternal home.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and his Father & Mother-in-law; Ed and Lorrayne Sheahan.

He is survived by his wife, Luanne
His children: Theresa Krohn of Reedsburg
Nancy (Amanda) Krohn of Savannah, GA
Tim (Karla) Krohn of Madison
Grandchildren: Kevin and Rachel
Brothers: Chuck (Carla) Krohn of Reedsburg
Ron (Nancy) Krohn of Verona
Sisters-in-law; Mary Jean Weiss, Kaye Sheahan-Brimmer, Jenny (Tom) Clarkson, Nancy (David) Sheahan
Nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and numerous very close friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 12:00 noon in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Reedsburg with Fr. Thomas Monaghan officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Reedsburg. Memorials of remembrance may be made to the Leukemia Society in lieu of flowers. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
  • Martin Edward Krohn graduated in 1956 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Ed Sheahan

M, d. before 2014
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEd Sheahan married Lorrayne Warren.
Deathbefore 2014Ed Sheahan died before 2014.

Child of Ed Sheahan and Lorrayne Warren

Lorrayne Warren

F, d. before 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sheahan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLorrayne Warren married Ed Sheahan.
Deathbefore 2014Lorrayne Warren died before 2014.

Child of Lorrayne Warren and Ed Sheahan

Charles Martin Krohn

M, b. 13 July 1935, d. 18 March 2017
Father*Erwin A. Krohn b. Sep 1897, d. 1968
Mother*Clara Meister b. c 1909, d. 5 Jan 1970
Charles Krohn 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Martin Krohn was also known as Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1935Charles Martin Krohn was born on 13 July 1935.
He was the son of Erwin A. Krohn and Clara Meister.
Death18 March 2017Charles Martin Krohn died on 18 March 2017 at age 81 Charles Martin Krohn ‘Chuck’, age 81, passed away on March 18, 2017, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1935, the son of Erwin A. and Clara W. (Meister) Krohn in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Chuck graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1953. On April 20, 1968, he was united in marriage to Carla A. Marquardt in Baraboo, WI. He retired from Skinner Transfer in 2001, after working for 47 years as a dispatcher. He enjoyed watching football, basketball and golf, and spending time with his dog, Lilly.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mick Krohn.
He is survived by his wife, Carla of Reedsburg;
Children, Kevin (Misty Schutz) Krohn of Prairie du Sac,
Jody Dunse of Reedsburg;
Grandchildren, Savannah Hullstrung, Tabitha and Kane Dunse, Logan Krohn, Brandon and Trevor Spray;
Brother, Ronald (Nancy) Krohn of Verona;
Sister-in-law, Luanne Krohn of Reedsburg;
Brother-in-law, James (Shirley) Marquardt;
Special family member, Kevin Dunse of Reedsburg;
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and Lilly.
Mass of Christian Burial for Charles ‘Chuck’ Krohn will be conducted on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Father David Carrano officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Reedsburg. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
  • Charles Martin Krohn graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Carroll Kelley

M, b. 15 December 1895, d. 28 March 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1895Carroll Kelley was born on 15 December 1895 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage1964He married Amanda Luedtke in 1964.
Death28 March 1984Carroll Kelley died on 28 March 1984 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 88.

Alice Kapelke

F, b. 12 November 1928, d. 2 July 1990
Alice Kapelke 1946 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 April 1947As of 12 April 1947,her married name was Wagner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1928Alice Kapelke was born on 12 November 1928 at Freedom, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage12 April 1947She married Alfred Ernest Wagner, son of Henry Wagner and Amanda Luedtke, on 12 April 1947.
Divorce8 September 1965Alice Kapelke and Alfred Ernest Wagner were divorced on 8 September 1965.
Death2 July 1990Alice Kapelke died on 2 July 1990 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 61.
  • Alice Kapelke graduated in 1946 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Virginia Rae Rego

F, b. 17 June 1941, d. 16 March 2014
Father*George Edward Rego b. 14 Nov 1912, d. 24 Jul 1999
Mother*Genevieve Mary Connors b. 31 Mar 1909, d. 12 Jul 2001
Virginia Rego - Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 June 1962As of 16 June 1962,her married name was Schyvinck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1941Virginia Rae Rego was born on 17 June 1941.
She was the daughter of George Edward Rego and Genevieve Mary Connors.
Death16 March 2014Virginia Rae Rego died on 16 March 2014 at age 72 Virginia Rae (Rego) Schyvinck, 72, of Edgerton passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014.

She was born June 17, 1941, the daughter of George Edward and Genavieve Margaret (O’Connor) Rego, in Reedsburg.

Virginia graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1960. She married Gerald Schyvinck June 16, 1962, in Reedsburg and then relocated to Janesville where she lived until moving to Fort Atkinson in 1970.

Virginia was a long-time employee of 40-plus years at Redi-Serve Foods in Fort Atkinson. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, attending plays and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Steven Schyvinck of Oak Creek, Carole (Schyvinck) Hansen of Janesville, Jeffrey Schyvinck of Janesville and Tonia (Schyvinck) Rhinehart of Reedsburg; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Rego of Reedsburg and William Rego of Florida; sister-in-law, Rita Rego of West Allis; and brother-in-law, John Schyvinck of Edgerton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lawrence; and sister-in-law, Terry Schyvinck.
We celebrate Virginia’s life with a service at noon Thursday, March 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 310 Bluff St., La Valle, with Father Lorin Bowens officiating. Visitation will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunlap Memorial Home, 604 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson, and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church in La Valle. Burial will follow in St. Bridget’s Cemetery, rural Cazenovia.

The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the local arrangements.
  • Virginia Rae Rego graduated in 1960 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Jerome Rego

M, b. 27 March 1940, d. 28 August 2015
Father*George Edward Rego b. 14 Nov 1912, d. 24 Jul 1999
Mother*Genevieve Mary Connors b. 31 Mar 1909, d. 12 Jul 2001
Jerry Rego 1958 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJerome Rego was also known as Gerald.
Name VariationJerome Rego was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1940Jerome Rego was born on 27 March 1940 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Edward Rego and Genevieve Mary Connors.
Death28 August 2015Jerome Rego died on 28 August 2015 at age 75 Mr. Jerome ‘Rowdy’ Rego, of Reedsburg passed away at the age of 75 years 5 months and 1 day on Friday, August 28, 2015, at Reedsburg Senior Life Center following a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1940, in Ironton, Wisconsin, the son of George ‘Ed’ and Genevieve (Connors) Rego.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines.

He was employed with American Airlines for many years prior to his retirement.

Jerry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing, shooting his guns at the Dells Outdoor Club and hanging with his friends at his favorite watering hold, Brewster’s Lanes.
  • Jerome Rego graduated in 1958 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Lawrence Rego

M, b. 27 October 1938, d. 19 November 2009
Father*George Edward Rego b. 14 Nov 1912, d. 24 Jul 1999
Mother*Genevieve Mary Connors b. 31 Mar 1909, d. 12 Jul 2001
Lawrence Rego 1956 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLawrence Rego married Rita C. Gerich.
Birth27 October 1938Lawrence Rego was born on 27 October 1938.
He was the son of George Edward Rego and Genevieve Mary Connors.
Death19 November 2009Lawrence Rego died on 19 November 2009 at age 71.
  • Lawrence Rego graduated in 1956 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Arthur Hemshrot

M, b. 31 July 1895, d. 27 July 1977
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArthur Hemshrot married Edith Rutz.
Birth31 July 1895Arthur Hemshrot was born on 31 July 1895 at Minnesota.
Death27 July 1977He died on 27 July 1977 at Wisconsin at age 81.

Children of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz

Edith Rutz

F, b. 1898, d. 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hemshrot.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdith Rutz married Arthur Hemshrot.
Birth1898Edith Rutz was born in 1898.
Death1934She died in 1934.

Children of Edith Rutz and Arthur Hemshrot

Stewart Harms

M, d. December 1982
Father*Armand Harms b. 13 Sep 1927, d. 17 Nov 2009
Mother*Donna M. Hemshrot b. 6 Feb 1931, d. 26 Dec 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Stewart Harms was the son of Armand Harms and Donna M. Hemshrot.
DeathDecember 1982Stewart Harms died in December 1982.

Arthur Hemshrot

M, b. 1924, d. 2000
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Arthur Hemshrot 1943 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1924Arthur Hemshrot was born in 1924.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death2000Arthur Hemshrot died in 2000.
  • Arthur Hemshrot graduated in 1943 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

William Hemshrot

M, b. 1922, d. 1954
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1922William Hemshrot was born in 1922.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death1954William Hemshrot died in 1954.

Neal E. Hemshrot

M, b. 1929, d. 1949
Father*Arthur Hemshrot b. 31 Jul 1895, d. 27 Jul 1977
Mother*Edith Rutz b. 1898, d. 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNeal E. Hemshrot was also known as Neil.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1929Neal E. Hemshrot was born in 1929.
He was the son of Arthur Hemshrot and Edith Rutz.
Death1949Neal E. Hemshrot died in 1949.

Eric Richard Repka

M, b. 15 March 1925, d. 28 November 2013
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1925Eric Richard Repka was born on 15 March 1925 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage23 April 1955Eric Richard Repka married Marlene Miller on 23 April 1955.
Death28 November 2013Eric Richard Repka died on 28 November 2013 at age 88 Eric Richard Repka, age 88, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was born on March 15, 1925, in Westfield Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the son of Richard and Theresa (Rienecke) Repka. Eric was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church of Leland. On April 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Marlene Miller. This marriage was blessed with three children. Eric enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren as they participated in sporting events through the years. He was a fisherman, hunter, and an avid fan of the Packers and Badgers.

Eric was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Regina Yanke, and brother, LaVern Repka.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene;
Children: Darrell (Mirene) Repka,
Dean (Dianne) Repka,
Janell (Mike) Lennon;
Grandchildren: Dee Anna and Eric Coons, Jason and Emily Repka, Michael and Matt Lennon, Evan, Garrett, and Hunter Strait;

Great-grandchildren: Jaelynn, Tyson and Rylan;
Step great-grandchildren: Taylor and Talon;

Sisters: Helen Wenzel and Luena Meister;
Sister-in-law, Kathy (James) Biggs;
Many nieces, nephews, cousins along with other relatives and friends.

We celebrate Eric’s life with a service at 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, with Pastor David Glesne officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Rock Springs. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marlene Miller

F, b. 31 August 1936, d. 14 January 2016
Marlene Miller 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 April 1955As of 23 April 1955,her married name was Repka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1936Marlene Miller was born on 31 August 1936 at Wisconsin.
Marriage23 April 1955She married Eric Richard Repka, son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke, on 23 April 1955.
Death14 January 2016Marlene Miller died on 14 January 2016 at age 79 Marlene Ella Miller Repka, age 79,of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Meadow Ridge Assisted Living in Baraboo, WI. She was born on August 31, 1936, in Wyeville, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Mabel Miller. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Marlene was united in marriage to Eric Repka on April 23, 1955. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children. She was employed for many years at Collins Drug Store in Reedsburg. Marlene enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sport activities. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg.
Marlene is survived by her children: Darrell (Mirene) Repka of Reedsburg,
Dean (Dianne) Repka of Loganville,
Janell (Mike) Lennon of Reedsburg;

Sister, Kathleen (James) Biggs of West Palm Beach, FL;

Grandchildren: DeeAnna (Eric) Coons, Jason (Emily) Repka, Michael Lennon (Fiance, Annette Jensen), Matthew Lennon, Monica Zolczynski, Evan, Garrett and Hunter Strait.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Eric.
Funeral services for Marlene E. Repka will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2016, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg, with Pastor Dominic Guido officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, and on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery, in Rock Springs, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg.
  • Marlene Miller graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Regina Repka

F, b. 1915, d. 1994
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Yanke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRegina Repka married (?) Yanke.
Birth1915Regina Repka was born in 1915.
She was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Death1994Regina Repka died in 1994.

(?) Yanke

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Yanke married Regina Repka, daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.

LaVern Repka

M, b. 1916, d. 1992
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1916LaVern Repka was born in 1916.
He was the son of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage2 September 1940LaVern Repka married Caroline A. Schroeder on 2 September 1940.
Death1992LaVern Repka died in 1992.

Helen Repka

F, b. 11 September 1918, d. 20 March 2020
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1939As of 1 June 1939,her married name was Wenzel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 September 1918Helen Repka was born on 11 September 1918 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage1 June 1939Helen Repka married Oliver D. Wenzel, son of William Wenzel and Emelia C. Slotty, on 1 June 1939.
Death20 March 2020Helen Repka died on 20 March 2020 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 101 Mom was born on the family farm north of Leland on September 11, 1918 to parents Richard Repka and Theresa (Reinecke) Repka. She passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2020 at the age of 101. March 20 was her father’s birthday.

From milking cows by the light of a kerosene lantern, to picking up stones in the fields in preparation for spring planting, to preparing huge meals for the threshing crew on hot August days, it was on the farm where she learned the work ethic that continued her entire life.

Mom was a quiet, gentle soul who was happy with the simple things in life. She was always a vegetable gardener, even at age 100! She also had beautiful flower gardens. She liked to cook and bake and was known for her German potato salad, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls, flakey pie crusts and homemade chicken noodle soup. Homemade ice cream was always a special treat at Christmas.

Mom married Oliver Wenzel on June 1, 1939 and moved to Prairie du Sac to the house she remained in for the rest of her life. They had three children, David, Donald and Diane.

Mom is survived by her children: David (Sandy) Wenzel of Lakeview, Oregon; Donald (Sandy) Wenzel of Prairie du Sac; Diane (Brian) Williams of Prairie du Sac. Also five grandchildren: Angie Landon, Nicole Smith, Steve Wenzel, Rick Wenzel and Jeff Williams. She is further survived by a sister, Luena Meister, eleven great grandchildren – Madeline, Simon, Stuart, Nick, Gabby, Jocy, Austin, Anthony, Matthew, Alyssa & Molly, plus other relatives and friends, including special neighbors Ron and Sheila Kostroski who did so much for Mom over the years.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Oliver, in 1988, one sister, Regina Yanke and two brothers, LaVern Repka and Eric Repka.

Oliver D. Wenzel

M, b. 3 February 1909, d. 10 May 1988
Father*William Wenzel b. 8 Nov 1867, d. 1 Aug 1952
Mother*Emelia C. Slotty b. 10 Jan 1869, d. 29 Apr 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1909Oliver D. Wenzel was born on 3 February 1909.
He was the son of William Wenzel and Emelia C. Slotty.
Marriage1 June 1939Oliver D. Wenzel married Helen Repka, daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke, on 1 June 1939.
Death10 May 1988Oliver D. Wenzel died on 10 May 1988 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 79.

Luena Repka

F
Father*Richard Herman Repka b. 20 Mar 1894, d. 1 Apr 1981
Mother*Theresa Reinecke b. May 1893, d. 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 June 1961As of 3 June 1961,her married name was Meister.
Life EventDateDescription
Luena Repka was the daughter of Richard Herman Repka and Theresa Reinecke.
Marriage3 June 1961Luena Repka married Donald Meister, son of Joseph Meister and Elizabeth M. Gruber, on 3 June 1961.

Shirlee (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationShirlee (?) was also known as Shirley (?).
Married NameHer married name was Meister.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageShirlee (?) married Richard E. Meister, son of Martin Edward Meister and Clara Theresa Nachreiner.

Paul P. Meister

M, b. 6 July 1935, d. 10 April 2021
Father*Martin Edward Meister b. 30 Jul 1900, d. 22 Dec 1970
Mother*Clara Theresa Nachreiner b. 12 Aug 1903, d. 3 Jul 1969
Paul Meister 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 July 1935Paul P. Meister was born on 6 July 1935.
He was the son of Martin Edward Meister and Clara Theresa Nachreiner.
Death10 April 2021Paul P. Meister died on 10 April 2021 at age 85 Peter “Paul” Meister, age 85, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on July 6, 1935, in a log cabin in Plain, WI, to Martin and Clara (Nachreiner) Meister. At six months of age, Paul’s family moved to Reedsburg where his father started a saw mill. He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1953. Following graduation, Paul and his brother, Richard, joined their father in the family business, M E Meister and Sons which later became Meister Log and Lumber Co. Paul and Richard ran the lumber company for years before Paul bought out his brother’s share. In 1987, Paul sold the business to Midwest Hardwoods. Five years later, Paul semi-retired as his sons, Mark and Matt joined him in owning and operating Meisters Forest Products of Endeavor which Mark manages, and later Meisters Forest Products of Black River Falls, which Matt manages. Meisters Forest Products is currently a four generation legacy.

On November 8, 1958, Paul was united in marriage to Mary E. Harrison at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. This marriage was blessed with three sons. Paul and Mary made their home in Reedsburg where Paul enjoyed riding through their property on his UTV and checking on his grandson’s cattle. Beside his hobby of working, Paul was a lifetime farmer having raised cattle, sheep, horses and llamas. He also collected antique cars. Above all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his family; he attended his grandchildren’s sporting and school events and cherished the time they spent doing things together. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; sons, Mark (Debbie) Meister, Matt (Linda) Meister, and Kurt Meister all of Reedsburg; grandsons, Cody and Tyler Meister and Luke Meister; sister-in-law, Phyllis Meister of Reedsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Martin and Richard and sister-in-law, Shirlee.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Meister will be conducted at 10:30 on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Reedsburg, with Father Patrick Wendler and Father Thomas Monaghan co-celebrating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, and on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the church.
  • Paul P. Meister graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Terry Meister

M, b. 4 June 1959, d. 20 September 2012
Father*Martin J. Meister b. 6 Oct 1925, d. 26 Nov 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTerry Meister was also known as Jake.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1959Terry Meister was born on 4 June 1959 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Martin J. Meister.
Death20 September 2012Terry Meister died on 20 September 2012 at age 53 Terry “Jake” Meister, age 53, of Reedsburg, passed on Thursday, September 20, 2012, surrounded by his family following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1959 in Reedsburg, the son of Martin “Bud” and Phyllis (Stowell) Meister. He was united in marriage on October 28, 1988 to Lynette Lennon.

Terry was the hardest working man his family had ever known. He played hard and was and outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, training his dogs, cutting wood and making maple syrup. He enjoyed playing softball in his early days. Terry was a good family man. He loved his family and was always there for his kids sporting events. He was a very caring, loving and thoughtful man. Terry was a great and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a wonderful influence to every life he touched.

Terry is survived by his wife, Lynette of Reedsburg;

Children: Amy Meister of La Valle,

Kira Meister of Reedsburg,

Jake Meister of Reedsburg;

Grandchildren: Michael Sweatt and Addyleen Nevius of La Valle;

Father and mother: Martin and Phyllis Meister of Reedsburg;

Mother and Father – In – Law: Dave and Gwen Lennon of Reedsburg;

Brothers: Tim (Vicki) Meister of Lyndon Station,

Tom (Anna) Meister of Lyndon Station;

Sister: Jackie (Terry) Ragus of Madison;

Brothers and Sisters – In – Law: Leah Lennon of Reedsburg,

Chris (Joe) Sieber of Reedsburg,

Dave (Janice) Lennon of Grafton,

Mike (Janell) Lennon of Reedsburg,

Elizabeth Lennon of Reedsburg;

Along with many Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Reedsburg, with Father Thomas Monaghan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30 until 12 Noon at the church. The family requests memorials of remembrance on behalf of Terry's request to be made to the Reedsburg Area Medical Center.

The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Anna Ribbke

F, b. 14 February 1914, d. March 1995
Father*Fredrick Ribbke
Mother*Anna Gause
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 August 1931As of 2 August 1931,her married name was Horstmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1914Anna Ribbke was born on 14 February 1914 at LaValle, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Fredrick Ribbke and Anna Gause.
Marriage2 August 1931Anna Ribbke married Henry W. Horstmann, son of Augustus Horstmann and Emma Rathjen, on 2 August 1931.
DeathMarch 1995Anna Ribbke died in March 1995 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 81 Anna (Ribbke) Horstmann obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 14, 1995 - Anna (Ribbke) Horstmann obituary

Children of Anna Ribbke and Henry W. Horstmann

Carl H. Horstmann

M, b. 1 December 1934, d. 23 November 2013
Father*Henry W. Horstmann b. 25 Apr 1902, d. Mar 1982
Mother*Anna Ribbke b. 14 Feb 1914, d. Mar 1995
Carl Horstmann 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 December 1934Carl H. Horstmann was born on 1 December 1934 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Henry W. Horstmann and Anna Ribbke.
Death23 November 2013Carl H. Horstmann died on 23 November 2013 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 78 Carl H. Horstmann, age 78 of Rock Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born on December 1, 1934 in Cottonwood Co., MN the son of Henry and Anna (Ribbke) Horstmann. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Badger Ordinance in Baraboo prior to his retirement. Carl enjoyed flea markets, playing cards, activities with the residents at the Senior Life Center and playing cherry machines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Anita (Conrad) Schepp, a nephew, Bruce Rego, a niece, Janean Schepp and two brother-in-laws; Conrad Schepp and Patrick Rego.

He is survived by: Sisters: Syvilla Rego, Janette Ninnemann, Lila Shimniok, Loretta (Gerald) Henry, Ellen Smallwood, and Glenda Horstmann

Brothers: Henry (Gloria) Horstmann, Herman Horstmann, Reuben (Sharon) Horstmann, Roy Horstmann

Many nieces and nephews.

Special friend: Tami

The family would like to thank Tami and the staff at the Reedsburg Senior Life Center for all their care given to Carl.

We honor his life with a funeral service being conducted on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the Farber Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be made at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Springs.
  • Carl H. Horstmann graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Anita V. Horstmann

F, b. 4 March 1933, d. 17 February 2011
Father*Henry W. Horstmann b. 25 Apr 1902, d. Mar 1982
Mother*Anna Ribbke b. 14 Feb 1914, d. Mar 1995
Anita V Horstmann 1951 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 May 1953As of 2 May 1953,her married name was Schepp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1933Anita V. Horstmann was born on 4 March 1933 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry W. Horstmann and Anna Ribbke.
Marriage2 May 1953Anita V. Horstmann married Conrad D. Schepp on 2 May 1953.
Death17 February 2011Anita V. Horstmann died on 17 February 2011 at Wisconsin at age 77.
  • Anita V. Horstmann graduated in 1951 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Conrad D. Schepp

M, b. 1931, d. 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1931Conrad D. Schepp was born in 1931.
Marriage2 May 1953He married Anita V. Horstmann, daughter of Henry W. Horstmann and Anna Ribbke, on 2 May 1953.
Death2011Conrad D. Schepp died in 2011.