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Francis Limmex

M, b. 1969, d. 1969

Father*

Vincent James Limmex b. 6 Mar 1931, d. 5 Oct 2015

Mother*

Bernadine M. Lins b. 27 May 1931, d. 10 Jun 2021

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1969	Francis Limmex was born in 1969.
Death	1969	He died in 1969 at died in infancy.
		He was the son of Vincent James Limmex and Bernadine M. Lins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1969

Francis Limmex was born in 1969.

Death

1969

He died in 1969 at died in infancy.

He was the son of Vincent James Limmex and Bernadine M. Lins.

Conrad Pulvermacher

M, b. 21 August 1886, d. 23 August 1973

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Conrad Pulvermacher married Mary Wachter.
Birth	21 August 1886	Conrad Pulvermacher was born on 21 August 1886 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.
Death	23 August 1973	He died on 23 August 1973 at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Conrad Pulvermacher married Mary Wachter.

Birth

21 August 1886

Conrad Pulvermacher was born on 21 August 1886 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.

Death

23 August 1973

He died on 23 August 1973 at age 87.

Children of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter

Gertrude Pulvermacher b. 6 Jun 1914, d. 25 Feb 2001
Helen Ann Pulvermacher b. 23 Jun 1915, d. 10 Aug 1986
Harold Pulvermacher+ b. 1 May 1925, d. 27 Mar 2018
Paul Pulvermacher b. 17 Feb 1929, d. 22 Jan 1998
Conrad P. Pulvermacher Jr.+ b. 7 Nov 1935, d. 17 Jun 2018

Mary Wachter

F, b. 12 January 1894, d. 16 June 1982

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Pulvermacher.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Pulvermacher.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Mary Wachter married Conrad Pulvermacher.
Birth	12 January 1894	Mary Wachter was born on 12 January 1894 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.
Death	16 June 1982	She died on 16 June 1982 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Mary Wachter married Conrad Pulvermacher.

Birth

12 January 1894

Mary Wachter was born on 12 January 1894 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.

Death

16 June 1982

She died on 16 June 1982 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 88.

Children of Mary Wachter and Conrad Pulvermacher

Gertrude Pulvermacher b. 6 Jun 1914, d. 25 Feb 2001
Helen Ann Pulvermacher b. 23 Jun 1915, d. 10 Aug 1986
Harold Pulvermacher+ b. 1 May 1925, d. 27 Mar 2018
Paul Pulvermacher b. 17 Feb 1929, d. 22 Jan 1998
Conrad P. Pulvermacher Jr.+ b. 7 Nov 1935, d. 17 Jun 2018

Harold Pulvermacher

M, b. 1 May 1925, d. 27 March 2018

Father*

Conrad Pulvermacher b. 21 Aug 1886, d. 23 Aug 1973

Mother*

Mary Wachter b. 12 Jan 1894, d. 16 Jun 1982

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 May 1925	Harold Pulvermacher was born on 1 May 1925 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter.
Marriage	1949	Harold Pulvermacher married Ruth Louise Lockman, daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette, in 1949.
Death	27 March 2018	Harold Pulvermacher died on 27 March 2018 at age 92 Harold Pulvermacher passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green with family at his side. One of his fears was that he wasn’t worthy of others’ admiration. That couldn’t be further from reality. By reading this you are affirming his life was well worth appreciating. Harold was born on May 1, 1925, the son of Conrad and Mary (Wachter) Pulvermacher. He lived his early years during the Great Depression and along the way learned how to work hard, how to save relentlessly, and how to make ends--that were way too far apart--meet. He left formal schooling after 8th grade to help support his family. As a young adult he caught the eye of Ruth Lockman at a dance hall. They married in 1949, danced the Blue Skirt Waltz many times, and celebrated 65+ years of married life. Together he and Ruth worked the farm and raised their family. They each also worked outside the farm. His labors were physical—farmer, construction worker, state park groundskeeper, and Umhoefer Lumber yardman. A sore back and sweat-filled shirt were the signs of a good day’s work. He enjoyed gardening, raising poultry, spending time with grandchildren, hunting, and perfecting his rooster crows. Harold is survived by his 4 children Carl (Darcy) Pulvermacher, Nancy (Keith) Maxwell, Sue (Allan Alt) Pulvermacher-Alt, and Julie (Rob) Bauer; and his siblings—sister Mary Jane Dischler and brother Conrad (wife Pat). He was blessed with 11 surviving grandchildren—Kendra (Jason) Schluter, Tod, Beau, and Cody (Lori) Pulvermacher; Kyle (Jenn), Nathan (Julie), and Kallan (KayDee) Maxwell; Justin and Maggie Alt; and Lucas (Courtney) and Jillian Bauer. His further survivors include his precious 8 great grandchildren—Andrew & Tyler Maxwell; Tessa & Macie Schluter; McKenzie & Logan Maxwell; and Connie & Vivian Pulvermacher. While not related by bloodline he is also survived by members of the Swenson family--farm neighbors for generations who have become part of the family. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his parents, his sisters Gertrude (and husband Melchior) Ballweg and Helen (and husband Louis) Ballweg, his brother Paul (and wife Ruth), his special brother-in-law Simon Dischler, and numerous other family members and friends. As you read this Harold is busily telling tales of 28-point bucks and 9-pound tomatoes to those he loved who went to heaven before him. Even though Harold often looked at life through the discouraged lens of clinical depression he never faltered on being kind to and generous with those he cared about and loved. He would pass the bowl of potatoes to everyone at the table before he served himself. He would discreetly pull out his wallet to share a few extra dollars with a grandchild on their birthday. He would share the abundance of his garden from the back of his pickup truck with all who heeded his produce call. He tenderly cared for Ruth and would sing his own version of Amazing Grace to her in her latter stages of Alzheimer’s because she loved the song. Harold’s gentle soul lived beneath a sometimes-gruff exterior. Those who were lucky got to know the man beneath the upside-down smile. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. John’s Catholic Church from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 May 1925

Harold Pulvermacher was born on 1 May 1925 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter.

Marriage

1949

Harold Pulvermacher married Ruth Louise Lockman, daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette, in 1949.

Death

27 March 2018

Harold Pulvermacher died on 27 March 2018 at age 92 Harold Pulvermacher passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green with family at his side. One of his fears was that he wasn’t worthy of others’ admiration. That couldn’t be further from reality. By reading this you are affirming his life was well worth appreciating.

Harold was born on May 1, 1925, the son of Conrad and Mary (Wachter) Pulvermacher. He lived his early years during the Great Depression and along the way learned how to work hard, how to save relentlessly, and how to make ends--that were way too far apart--meet. He left formal schooling after 8th grade to help support his family. As a young adult he caught the eye of Ruth Lockman at a dance hall. They married in 1949, danced the Blue Skirt Waltz many times, and celebrated 65+ years of married life.

Together he and Ruth worked the farm and raised their family. They each also worked outside the farm. His labors were physical—farmer, construction worker, state park groundskeeper, and Umhoefer Lumber yardman. A sore back and sweat-filled shirt were the signs of a good day’s work. He enjoyed gardening, raising poultry, spending time with grandchildren, hunting, and perfecting his rooster crows.

Harold is survived by his 4 children Carl (Darcy) Pulvermacher, Nancy (Keith) Maxwell, Sue (Allan Alt) Pulvermacher-Alt, and Julie (Rob) Bauer; and his siblings—sister Mary Jane Dischler and brother Conrad (wife Pat). He was blessed with 11 surviving grandchildren—Kendra (Jason) Schluter, Tod, Beau, and Cody (Lori) Pulvermacher; Kyle (Jenn), Nathan (Julie), and Kallan (KayDee) Maxwell; Justin and Maggie Alt; and Lucas (Courtney) and Jillian Bauer. His further survivors include his precious 8 great grandchildren—Andrew & Tyler Maxwell; Tessa & Macie Schluter; McKenzie & Logan Maxwell; and Connie & Vivian Pulvermacher. While not related by bloodline he is also survived by members of the Swenson family--farm neighbors for generations who have become part of the family. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his parents, his sisters Gertrude (and husband Melchior) Ballweg and Helen (and husband Louis) Ballweg, his brother Paul (and wife Ruth), his special brother-in-law Simon Dischler, and numerous other family members and friends. As you read this Harold is busily telling tales of 28-point bucks and 9-pound tomatoes to those he loved who went to heaven before him.

Even though Harold often looked at life through the discouraged lens of clinical depression he never faltered on being kind to and generous with those he cared about and loved. He would pass the bowl of potatoes to everyone at the table before he served himself. He would discreetly pull out his wallet to share a few extra dollars with a grandchild on their birthday. He would share the abundance of his garden from the back of his pickup truck with all who heeded his produce call. He tenderly cared for Ruth and would sing his own version of Amazing Grace to her in her latter stages of Alzheimer’s because she loved the song. Harold’s gentle soul lived beneath a sometimes-gruff exterior. Those who were lucky got to know the man beneath the upside-down smile.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. John’s Catholic Church from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Paul Pulvermacher

M, b. 17 February 1929, d. 22 January 1998

Father*

Conrad Pulvermacher b. 21 Aug 1886, d. 23 Aug 1973

Mother*

Mary Wachter b. 12 Jan 1894, d. 16 Jun 1982

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 February 1929	Paul Pulvermacher was born on 17 February 1929 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter.
Marriage	1955	Paul Pulvermacher married Ruth C. Breunig in 1955.
Death	22 January 1998	Paul Pulvermacher died on 22 January 1998 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 February 1929

Paul Pulvermacher was born on 17 February 1929 at Roxbury, Dane, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter.

Marriage

1955

Paul Pulvermacher married Ruth C. Breunig in 1955.

Death

22 January 1998

Paul Pulvermacher died on 22 January 1998 at Sauk City, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 68.

Ruth Louise Lockman

F, b. 1928, d. 4 October 2015

Father*

George Lockman

Mother*

Evalina Poquette d. 1928

Ruth Louise (Lockman) Pulvermacher 2015

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1949	As of 1949,her married name was Pulvermacher.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1949

As of 1949,her married name was Pulvermacher.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1928	Ruth Louise Lockman was born in 1928.
		She was the daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.
Marriage	1949	Ruth Louise Lockman married Harold Pulvermacher, son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter, in 1949.
Death	4 October 2015	Ruth Louise Lockman died on 4 October 2015 Ruth Louise (Lockman) Pulvermacher age 87, died peacefully on October 4, 2015 at Greenway Manor Nursing Home after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Ruth was born in 1928 in the same house in which she raised her family on a farm she cherished. She was raised by her father, George Lockman, and her grandmother Margaret Goeltz. Ruth’s mother, Evalina Poquette, died from complications related to mom’s childbirth so she never met her mom. By most standards mom’s childhood was difficult. Her grandmother died when she was only eight. The weight of the Depression in the 30s–and beyond–was heavy. She and her sister Mary Margaret were extremely close sisters. Along with their brother Richard, they all worked hard on the farm every day. She loved to learn and walked 2-3 miles to and from school each day. So, while she had every reason to be bitter about a tough life growing up, she saw nothing but goodness and felt nothing but joy with all the blessings that came her way. Optimism is described as a glass always half-full; her glass overflowed constantly. She loved her work as the pastry chef at The Spring Green Restaurant; a job she cherished for 25 years. She provided tender care and loving support to others working in the home health care industry for a number of years. At her last job, she couldn’t believe they paid her to be a hospitality greeter at The House on the Rock meeting people and telling them stories about the area she so dearly loved. While working full-time away from the farm she also worked full-time on the farm—growing vegetables, quilting, milking cows, baking, tossing hay bales, sewing, tending flower gardens, playing cards and enjoying time with grandchildren. The spring in her step was strong and she jumped into her work with boundless enthusiasm. Work was never a burden; she embraced her work with the same joy she embraced her life. Ruth is survived by many who loved her deeply and learned from her eternally optimistic spirit. Harold, her husband of 65 years, was her rock of support during these trying years while Ruth battled Alzheimer’s. He was literally there for her every day. She leaves behind her four children, Carl (Darcy) Pulvermacher, Nancy (Keith) Maxwell, Sue (Allen) Pulvermacher-Alt, and Julie (Rob) Bauer—who will do their best to carry on her positive attitude. Her grandchildren, Kendra (Jason) Schluter, Tod, Beau, and Cody (Lori) Pulvermacher, Kyle (Jen), Nathan (Julie), and Kallan (KayDee) Maxwell, Justin and Maggie Alt, Lucas and Jillian Bauer, will fondly remember seeing grandma in purple; contributing to and checking out her snowman collection; and reaching into a cookie jar of homemade chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies. While not related by bloodline she is also survived by members of the Swenson family who have been family-like farm neighbors for many generations. She is survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Andrew and Tyler Maxwell, Tessa and Macie Schluter, McKenzie and Logan Maxwell, and Connie Pulvermacher; her sister- and brother-in-law Mary Jane and Simon Dischler, with whom they celebrated one anothers’ anniversaries for 65 years; and many other family members and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her in laws, and her siblings. As you read this Ruth is busily and happily catching up with those she loved who went to heaven before her. Friends and family are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at St. John’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and again on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at 11:00 A.M. The family is incredibly thankful to the caring staff at the Terrace Assisted Living facility and Greenway Manor nursing home. They helped mom preserve her sense of humor and dignity to the very end. Special thanks to Rosie Layton for her care over the years, along with Fr. Mike and Sister Lynne Marie. Memorials may be made to the Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Alzheimer’s Association. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements. Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 6, 2015 - Ruth Louise (Lockman) Pulvermacher obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1928

Ruth Louise Lockman was born in 1928.

She was the daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.

Marriage

1949

Ruth Louise Lockman married Harold Pulvermacher, son of Conrad Pulvermacher and Mary Wachter, in 1949.

Death

4 October 2015

Ruth Louise Lockman died on 4 October 2015 Ruth Louise (Lockman) Pulvermacher age 87, died peacefully on October 4, 2015 at Greenway Manor Nursing Home after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Ruth was born in 1928 in the same house in which she raised her family on a farm she cherished. She was raised by her father, George Lockman, and her grandmother Margaret Goeltz. Ruth’s mother, Evalina Poquette, died from complications related to mom’s childbirth so she never met her mom. By most standards mom’s childhood was difficult. Her grandmother died when she was only eight. The weight of the Depression in the 30s–and beyond–was heavy. She and her sister Mary Margaret were extremely close sisters. Along with their brother Richard, they all worked hard on the farm every day. She loved to learn and walked 2-3 miles to and from school each day.

So, while she had every reason to be bitter about a tough life growing up, she saw nothing but goodness and felt nothing but joy with all the blessings that came her way. Optimism is described as a glass always half-full; her glass overflowed constantly. She loved her work as the pastry chef at The Spring Green Restaurant; a job she cherished for 25 years. She provided tender care and loving support to others working in the home health care industry for a number of years. At her last job, she couldn’t believe they paid her to be a hospitality greeter at The House on the Rock meeting people and telling them stories about the area she so dearly loved. While working full-time away from the farm she also worked full-time on the farm—growing vegetables, quilting, milking cows, baking, tossing hay bales, sewing, tending flower gardens, playing cards and enjoying time with grandchildren. The spring in her step was strong and she jumped into her work with boundless enthusiasm. Work was never a burden; she embraced her work with the same joy she embraced her life.

Ruth is survived by many who loved her deeply and learned from her eternally optimistic spirit. Harold, her husband of 65 years, was her rock of support during these trying years while Ruth battled Alzheimer’s. He was literally there for her every day. She leaves behind her four children, Carl (Darcy) Pulvermacher, Nancy (Keith) Maxwell, Sue (Allen) Pulvermacher-Alt, and Julie (Rob) Bauer—who will do their best to carry on her positive attitude. Her grandchildren, Kendra (Jason) Schluter, Tod, Beau, and Cody (Lori) Pulvermacher, Kyle (Jen), Nathan (Julie), and Kallan (KayDee) Maxwell, Justin and Maggie Alt, Lucas and Jillian Bauer, will fondly remember seeing grandma in purple; contributing to and checking out her snowman collection; and reaching into a cookie jar of homemade chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies. While not related by bloodline she is also survived by members of the Swenson family who have been family-like farm neighbors for many generations. She is survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Andrew and Tyler Maxwell, Tessa and Macie Schluter, McKenzie and Logan Maxwell, and Connie Pulvermacher; her sister- and brother-in-law Mary Jane and Simon Dischler, with whom they celebrated one anothers’ anniversaries for 65 years; and many other family members and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her in laws, and her siblings. As you read this Ruth is busily and happily catching up with those she loved who went to heaven before her.

Friends and family are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at St. John’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and again on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at 11:00 A.M. The family is incredibly thankful to the caring staff at the Terrace Assisted Living facility and Greenway Manor nursing home. They helped mom preserve her sense of humor and dignity to the very end. Special thanks to Rosie Layton for her care over the years, along with Fr. Mike and Sister Lynne Marie. Memorials may be made to the Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 6, 2015 - Ruth Louise (Lockman) Pulvermacher obituary

George Lockman

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		George Lockman married Evalina Poquette.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

George Lockman married Evalina Poquette.

Children of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette

Mary Margaret Lockman b. b 1928
Richard Lockman b. b 1928
Ruth Louise Lockman+ b. 1928, d. 4 Oct 2015

Evalina Poquette

F, d. 1928

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Lockman.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Lockman.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Evalina Poquette married George Lockman.
Death	1928	Evalina Poquette died in 1928 at died from complications related to childbirth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Evalina Poquette married George Lockman.

Death

1928

Evalina Poquette died in 1928 at died from complications related to childbirth.

Children of Evalina Poquette and George Lockman

Mary Margaret Lockman b. b 1928
Richard Lockman b. b 1928
Ruth Louise Lockman+ b. 1928, d. 4 Oct 2015

Mary Margaret Lockman

F, b. before 1928

Father*

George Lockman

Mother*

Evalina Poquette d. 1928

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	before 1928	Mary Margaret Lockman was born before 1928.
		She was the daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

before 1928

Mary Margaret Lockman was born before 1928.

She was the daughter of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.

Richard Lockman

M, b. before 1928

Father*

George Lockman

Mother*

Evalina Poquette d. 1928

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	before 1928	Richard Lockman was born before 1928.
		He was the son of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

before 1928

Richard Lockman was born before 1928.

He was the son of George Lockman and Evalina Poquette.

Vernon A. Bindl

M, b. 8 August 1931, d. 7 January 2019

Father*

Herbert Leo Bindl b. 1 May 1905, d. 27 Oct 1992

Mother*

Alvina Bridget Volk b. 10 Feb 1905, d. 14 Jul 1981

Vernon A Bindl

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 August 1931	Vernon A. Bindl was born on 8 August 1931 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Herbert Leo Bindl and Alvina Bridget Volk.
Death	7 January 2019	Vernon A. Bindl died on 7 January 2019 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 87 Vernon A. Bindl age 87 of Plain passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. He was born on August 8, 1931 in Plain, WI the son of Herbert and Alvina (Volk) Bindl. Vernon was married on December 27, 1951 to the former Doris Kraemer. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and served in Okinawa during the Korean War. He also attended Career Guidance School in Denver, Colorado . Vernon was a very active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, a member of the Plain American Legion Post #398, served on the Plain Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and was a Scout Master with the Plain Boy Scout Troop. He worked for Kraemer Bros. Inc. and later took over the family farm on Mill Road. He retired at the age of 62 but helped his son with his 2 farms. There was never a dull moment as he loved to hunt, fish, play golf, dance and was known as “Twinkle Toes” by his wife. They spent many great nights dancing, a love of both Doris and Vernon. He enjoyed special times with his children and grandchildren, teaching them to hunt and fish. Survivors include his wife, Doris Bindl of Plain, a son, Ken (Susan) Bindl of Plain, a daughter, Dorene Arnett of Sextonville, 7 grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Allison, Terri (Mark) Creighton, Tanya (Brock) Auten, Rachel Bindl (Andy) Brandon Bindl (Bailey) Jessica (Mike) McCarthy, Mandy Melvin, five great grandchildren, a sister, Norine (Kenneth) Kraemer, a 3 brothers-in-law, Dennis Crowley, Jan (Colleen) Kraemer, Ron (Margo) Kraemer, 2 sisters-in-law, Eileen Bindl, Phyllis (Jim) Avenson, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alvina Bindl, an infant daughter, Debbie Bindl, a son, Kevin Bindl, 2 sisters, Donelda Novy, Doris Brice, a brother, Ray Bindl, 3 brothers-in-law, Richard Novy, Ray Fleming, Larry Brice, a sister-in-law, Virginia Fleming and Dorene’s Fiance, Tim Devlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and again on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 August 1931

Vernon A. Bindl was born on 8 August 1931 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Herbert Leo Bindl and Alvina Bridget Volk.

Death

7 January 2019

Vernon A. Bindl died on 7 January 2019 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 87 Vernon A. Bindl age 87 of Plain passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. He was born on August 8, 1931 in Plain, WI the son of Herbert and Alvina (Volk) Bindl. Vernon was married on December 27, 1951 to the former Doris Kraemer. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and served in Okinawa during the Korean War. He also attended Career Guidance School in Denver, Colorado . Vernon was a very active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, a member of the Plain American Legion Post #398, served on the Plain Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and was a Scout Master with the Plain Boy Scout Troop. He worked for Kraemer Bros. Inc. and later took over the family farm on Mill Road. He retired at the age of 62 but helped his son with his 2 farms. There was never a dull moment as he loved to hunt, fish, play golf, dance and was known as “Twinkle Toes” by his wife. They spent many great nights dancing, a love of both Doris and Vernon. He enjoyed special times with his children and grandchildren, teaching them to hunt and fish. Survivors include his wife, Doris Bindl of Plain, a son, Ken (Susan) Bindl of Plain, a daughter, Dorene Arnett of Sextonville, 7 grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Allison, Terri (Mark) Creighton, Tanya (Brock) Auten, Rachel Bindl (Andy) Brandon Bindl (Bailey) Jessica (Mike) McCarthy, Mandy Melvin, five great grandchildren, a sister, Norine (Kenneth) Kraemer, a 3 brothers-in-law, Dennis Crowley, Jan (Colleen) Kraemer, Ron (Margo) Kraemer, 2 sisters-in-law, Eileen Bindl, Phyllis (Jim) Avenson, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alvina Bindl, an infant daughter, Debbie Bindl, a son, Kevin Bindl, 2 sisters, Donelda Novy, Doris Brice, a brother, Ray Bindl, 3 brothers-in-law, Richard Novy, Ray Fleming, Larry Brice, a sister-in-law, Virginia Fleming and Dorene’s Fiance, Tim Devlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and again on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Vernon A. Bindl was an usher at the wedding of Catherine Lucille Hutter and Herman John Alt on 6 September 1965 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Catherine Lucille Hutter and Herman John Alt marriage announcement.

Children of Vernon A. Bindl

Debbie Bindl d. b 2015
Kevin G. Bindl+ b. 19 Jun 1964, d. 26 Sep 2015

Alvina Bridget Volk

F, b. 10 February 1905, d. 14 July 1981

Father*

George Volk b. 1875, d. 1946

Mother*

Delia Fargen b. Apr 1875

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Bindl.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Bindl.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Alvina Bridget Volk married Herbert Leo Bindl, son of Henry Jacob Bindl and Theresia Kate Dischler.
Birth	10 February 1905	Alvina Bridget Volk was born on 10 February 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of George Volk and Delia Fargen.
Death	14 July 1981	Alvina Bridget Volk died on 14 July 1981 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Alvina Bridget Volk married Herbert Leo Bindl, son of Henry Jacob Bindl and Theresia Kate Dischler.

Birth

10 February 1905

Alvina Bridget Volk was born on 10 February 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of George Volk and Delia Fargen.

Death

14 July 1981

Alvina Bridget Volk died on 14 July 1981 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76.

Children of Alvina Bridget Volk and Herbert Leo Bindl

Ray Bindl
Donelda Bindl
Vernon A. Bindl+ b. 8 Aug 1931, d. 7 Jan 2019

Kevin G. Bindl

M, b. 19 June 1964, d. 26 September 2015

Father*

Vernon A. Bindl b. 8 Aug 1931, d. 7 Jan 2019

Kevin G Bindl

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 June 1964	Kevin G. Bindl was born on 19 June 1964.
		He was the son of Vernon A. Bindl.
Death	26 September 2015	Kevin G. Bindl died on 26 September 2015 at age 51 Kevin G. Bindl age 51 of Plain passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born on June 19, 1964 the son of Vernon and Doris (Kraemer) Bindl of Plain, WI. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Bindl of Reedsburg, a step daughter, Mandy Melvin of Wisconsin Dells, his parents, Vernon and Doris Bindl of Plain, 2 siblings, Kenneth (Susan) Bindl of Plain, Dorene Arnett and special friend, Tim Devlin of Sextonville, a special friend, Sue Diny of Elroy, WI, 4 nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Bindl, paternal grandparents, Barney and Alvina Bindl, maternal grandparents, Leo and Lucy Kraemer. Kevin was a valued employee of Bimbo Bakeries. He loved to joke and enjoyed his job so much he would say, “If it was any better it would be illegal”. He loved to fish and spent many hours fishing with his daughter when she was growing up. A Mass in memory of Kevin will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care or St. Luke’s Catholic School Endowment Fund. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements. Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 29, 2015 - Kevin G Bindl obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 June 1964

Kevin G. Bindl was born on 19 June 1964.

He was the son of Vernon A. Bindl.

Death

26 September 2015

Kevin G. Bindl died on 26 September 2015 at age 51 Kevin G. Bindl age 51 of Plain passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Care following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born on June 19, 1964 the son of Vernon and Doris (Kraemer) Bindl of Plain, WI. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Bindl of Reedsburg, a step daughter, Mandy Melvin of Wisconsin Dells, his parents, Vernon and Doris Bindl of Plain, 2 siblings, Kenneth (Susan) Bindl of Plain, Dorene Arnett and special friend, Tim Devlin of Sextonville, a special friend, Sue Diny of Elroy, WI, 4 nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Bindl, paternal grandparents, Barney and Alvina Bindl, maternal grandparents, Leo and Lucy Kraemer. Kevin was a valued employee of Bimbo Bakeries. He loved to joke and enjoyed his job so much he would say, “If it was any better it would be illegal”. He loved to fish and spent many hours fishing with his daughter when she was growing up. A Mass in memory of Kevin will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care or St. Luke’s Catholic School Endowment Fund. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 29, 2015 - Kevin G Bindl obituary

Arnett (?)

Debbie Bindl

F, d. before 2015

Father*

Vernon A. Bindl b. 8 Aug 1931, d. 7 Jan 2019

Life Event	Date	Description
		Debbie Bindl was the daughter of Vernon A. Bindl.
Death	before 2015	Debbie Bindl died before 2015.

Life Event

Date

Description

Debbie Bindl was the daughter of Vernon A. Bindl.

Death

before 2015

Debbie Bindl died before 2015.

Anthony Ruhland

M, d. 1989

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anthony Ruhland was also known as Tony.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anthony Ruhland was also known as Tony.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	1949	Anthony Ruhland married Delphine H. Feiner, daughter of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger, in 1949.
Death	1989	Anthony Ruhland died in 1989.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

1949

Anthony Ruhland married Delphine H. Feiner, daughter of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger, in 1949.

Death

1989

Anthony Ruhland died in 1989.

Dorothy Ann Farber

F, b. 11 January 1949, d. 26 January 2016

Father*

Raymond Walter Farber b. 18 Apr 1912, d. 18 Oct 1955

Mother*

Milda M. Mueller b. 16 Apr 1914, d. 3 Nov 1978

Dorothy Farber 1967 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Dorothy Ann Farber was also known as Dottie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dorothy Ann Farber was also known as Dottie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 January 1949	Dorothy Ann Farber was born on 11 January 1949.
		She was the daughter of Raymond Walter Farber and Milda M. Mueller.
Death	26 January 2016	Dorothy Ann Farber died on 26 January 2016 at age 67 Dorothy Ann (Dottie) Farber, age 67, of Reedsburg, passed away on January 26, 2016 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on January 11, 1949, the daughter of Raymond Walter and Milda (Mueller) Farber. Born and raised in Reedsburg, WI, Dottie attended Reedsburg High School and played the oboe as a member of the concert band and orchestra. She was also part of the color guard for the marching band, and a varsity cheerleader. Dottie worked at Hankscraft/Gerber/NUK for 41 years where she held multiple positons in multiple departments. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her brother, Fred Farber of Reedsburg; Best friend of 55 years, Sally Voll of Green Bay; Friends, Virgil Schafer of Reedsburg, Jean Dunse of La Valle, Pat Blinderman of Loganville; And many cousins, friends and former co-workers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service for Dottie will be conducted on Monday February 1st at 6:00 pm at the Farber Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Reedsburg, at a later date. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 January 1949

Dorothy Ann Farber was born on 11 January 1949.

She was the daughter of Raymond Walter Farber and Milda M. Mueller.

Death

26 January 2016

Dorothy Ann Farber died on 26 January 2016 at age 67 Dorothy Ann (Dottie) Farber, age 67, of Reedsburg, passed away on January 26, 2016 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on January 11, 1949, the daughter of Raymond Walter and Milda (Mueller) Farber. Born and raised in Reedsburg, WI, Dottie attended Reedsburg High School and played the oboe as a member of the concert band and orchestra. She was also part of the color guard for the marching band, and a varsity cheerleader. Dottie worked at Hankscraft/Gerber/NUK for 41 years where she held multiple positons in multiple departments. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
She is survived by her brother, Fred Farber of Reedsburg;

Best friend of 55 years, Sally Voll of Green Bay;

Friends, Virgil Schafer of Reedsburg,

Jean Dunse of La Valle,

Pat Blinderman of Loganville;

And many cousins, friends and former co-workers.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service for Dottie will be conducted on Monday February 1st at 6:00 pm at the Farber Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Reedsburg, at a later date.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.

Dorothy Ann Farber graduated in 1967 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Betty (?)

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Roessler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Roessler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Betty (?) married Gilbert Roessler, son of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Betty (?) married Gilbert Roessler, son of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Veronica Roessler

Father*

Anthony James Roessler b. 2 Feb 1894, d. 1 Nov 1977

Mother*

Apollonia G. Schmitz b. 3 Nov 1894, d. 22 Feb 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Junion.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Junion.

Life Event	Date	Description
		Veronica Roessler was the daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.
Marriage		Veronica Roessler married Robert Junion.

Life Event

Date

Description

Veronica Roessler was the daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Marriage

Veronica Roessler married Robert Junion.

Robert Junion

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Robert Junion was also known as Bob.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Robert Junion was also known as Bob.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Robert Junion married Veronica Roessler, daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Robert Junion married Veronica Roessler, daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Gerald W. Gruber

M, b. 7 October 1951, d. 29 May 1998

Father*

Wilbert A. Gruber b. 1923, d. 29 Nov 1977

Mother*

Mary Ann Roessler b. 8 Sep 1926, d. 11 Jan 2016

Gerald W (Jerry) Gruber

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Gerald W. Gruber was also known as Jerry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Gerald W. Gruber was also known as Jerry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 October 1951	Gerald W. Gruber was born on 7 October 1951 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Wilbert A. Gruber and Mary Ann Roessler.
Death	29 May 1998	Gerald W. Gruber died on 29 May 1998 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 46 Gerald W Gruber obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 30, 1998 - Gerald W Gruber obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 October 1951

Gerald W. Gruber was born on 7 October 1951 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Wilbert A. Gruber and Mary Ann Roessler.

Death

29 May 1998

Gerald W. Gruber died on 29 May 1998 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 46 Gerald W Gruber obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 30, 1998 - Gerald W Gruber obituary

Irene Roessler

F, b. 5 August 1933, d. 30 August 2006

Father*

Anthony James Roessler b. 2 Feb 1894, d. 1 Nov 1977

Mother*

Apollonia G. Schmitz b. 3 Nov 1894, d. 22 Feb 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Goodlett.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Goodlett.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Irene Roessler married Charles Goodlett.
Birth	5 August 1933	Irene Roessler was born on 5 August 1933.
		She was the daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.
Death	30 August 2006	Irene Roessler died on 30 August 2006 at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Irene Roessler married Charles Goodlett.

Birth

5 August 1933

Irene Roessler was born on 5 August 1933.

She was the daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Death

30 August 2006

Irene Roessler died on 30 August 2006 at age 73.

Charles Goodlett

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Charles Goodlett married Irene Roessler, daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Charles Goodlett married Irene Roessler, daughter of Anthony James Roessler and Apollonia G. Schmitz.

Gus Louis

M, d. between 1972 and 2018

Father*

Henry Louis d. a 1972

Mother*

Katherine M. Honer b. Aug 1895, d. 10 Sep 1972

Life Event	Date	Description
		Gus Louis was the son of Henry Louis and Katherine M. Honer.
Marriage		Gus Louis married Arlene Gruber, daughter of Alois Joseph Gruber and Clara Mary Pulvermacher.
Death	between 1972 and 2018	Gus Louis died between 1972 and 2018.

Life Event

Date

Description

Gus Louis was the son of Henry Louis and Katherine M. Honer.

Marriage

Gus Louis married Arlene Gruber, daughter of Alois Joseph Gruber and Clara Mary Pulvermacher.

Death

between 1972 and 2018

Gus Louis died between 1972 and 2018.

Leslie Mueller

M, b. 27 September 1930, d. 23 March 2018

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Leslie Mueller was also known as Les.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leslie Mueller was also known as Les.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 September 1930

Leslie Mueller was born on 27 September 1930 at Ithaca, Wisconsin.

Marriage

26 June 1951

He married Caroline Gruber, daughter of Alois Joseph Gruber and Clara Mary Pulvermacher, on 26 June 1951.

Death

23 March 2018

Leslie Mueller died on 23 March 2018 at age 87 Leslie “Les” N. Mueller, age 87, of Ithaca died Friday, March 23, 2018, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on September 27, 1930 in Ithaca, Township the son of Philip and Anna (Wiedenfeld) Mueller. He married Caroline Gruber on June 26, 1951. Les was a lifetime famer in the Ithaca area. He pitched for slow pitch softball until the age of 65. He was well known for giving nicknames, his jokes and pranks. Les loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening and had a special love for his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a veteran of the Korean War from 1951-1953.

He is survived by Caroline, the love of his life for 66 years; children, Diane (Jim) Heiar of Richland Center, Rod (Colleen) Mueller of Hillpoint, Marge (Dave) Brock of Richland Center, Dale (Diane) Mueller of Hillpoint, Steve (Kelly) Mueller of Hillpoint, Stan (Michelle) Mueller of Hillpoint, Julie (Rick) Pine of Gotham, Joyce (Clint) Silvers of Fitchburg; 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; a brother, Virgil (Sondra) Mueller; sister-in-law’s, Arlene Louis, Agatha Neefe, Marietta Gruber, Cecelia Gruber; a special friend, Cecil Dotson; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great grandson, Luke Heiar; brother, Clarence Mueller; brother-in-law’s, Les Neefe, Alois Gruber, Gus Louis, Ray Gruber, Vic Gruber, Bill Gruber, and Cletus Gruber; sister-in-law, Doris Mueller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Keyesville with Fr. Don Bauer officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery with the Local Military Honors Unit providing Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and also on Wednesday at church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Leslie Neefe

M, d. before 2018

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leslie Neefe was also known as Les.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before 2018

Leslie Neefe died before 2018.

Child of Leslie Neefe

Richard Neefe b. 7 Dec 1954, d. 23 Dec 2020

John Horkan

M, d. before 2016

Father*

John B. Horkan b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 28 Sep 1985

Mother*

Bernice B. Lada b. 1914

Life Event

Date

Description

John Horkan was the son of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.

Death

before 2016

John Horkan died before 2016.

Helen B. Horkan

F, b. 1934

Father*

John B. Horkan b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 28 Sep 1985

Mother*

Bernice B. Lada b. 1914

Helen B Horkan - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1952

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Knuth.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Helen B. Horkan married Eugene Knuth, son of Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth and Theresa Fitzgerald.

Birth

1934

Helen B. Horkan was born in 1934.

She was the daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.

Helen B. Horkan graduated in 1952 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Eugene Knuth

M, b. 24 June 1930, d. 31 October 2005

Father*

Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 4 May 1972

Mother*

Theresa Fitzgerald b. 1894, d. 17 Nov 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Eugene Knuth was also known as Gene.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Eugene Knuth married Helen B. Horkan, daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.

Birth

24 June 1930

Eugene Knuth was born on 24 June 1930.

He was the son of Emil Wilhelm Karl Knuth and Theresa Fitzgerald.

Death

31 October 2005

Eugene Knuth died on 31 October 2005 at age 75.

Bernadine Mae Horkan

F, b. 28 February 1937, d. 4 September 2017

Father*

John B. Horkan b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 28 Sep 1985

Mother*

Bernice B. Lada b. 1914

Bernadine Horkan 1954 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Walsh.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1937

Bernadine Mae Horkan was born on 28 February 1937.

She was the daughter of John B. Horkan and Bernice B. Lada.

Death

4 September 2017

Bernadine Mae Horkan died on 4 September 2017 at age 80 Bernadine Mae Walsh, age 80, of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Bernie Mae Walsh was born on February 28, 1937 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to John B. and Bernice (Lada) Horkan. She was raised on a farm in the town of Dellona in Sauk County and graduated from Reedsburg High School. She later received her teaching certificate from the Sauk County Normal School and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Bernie taught school in a one-room school outside of Reedsburg after college and continued to be an advocate of education after she left Reedsburg and served on the Mauston School Board for several years.

Bernie was active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Altar Society and Sodality. For many years, she served on the board of directors for Lindina Mutual Insurance. She was also an outstanding homemaker, seamstress, baker and cook; and was a member of Sevenweir Homemakers Club for more than 50 years where she led that group in many community activities and projects.
Bernie was extremely proud of her Irish Heritage. She was a long-time member of the South Central Shamrock Club and was awarded the club’s Irish Rose Award. She was passionate about genealogy and researched and compiled an extensive genealogy for the Horkan Family that dates back to her ancestral roots in Ireland, all without the aid of a computer.

Bernie is survived by Bob, her husband of 56 years; daughter, Deb (Luke) Hensler of Portage and son, Mark of Lyndon Station. She has two grandsons; Dayne and Hayes Hensler of Portage.
Bernie is further survived by her sister, Helen Knuth; her brothers, Larry (Janice) Horkan and Ed (Judy) Horkan and sister-in-law, Lois Horkan, all of Reedsburg. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jed, John, brother-in-law, Gene Knuth, sisters-in-law, Margaret Scully and Sister Mary Walsh.
Special thanks must be given to the “Army of Angels” at Fairview Nursing Home in Mauston, who provided round-the-clock care for the past several years and have become part of our family. Dr. Timothy Hinton also needs to be thanked for his honesty, compassion and friendship.

Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Friday, September 15th at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin. A funeral mass will take place at 11 AM. A private burial will be held at a later time.

Memorials can be made to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Lyndon Station, Wisconsin.

Bernadine Mae Horkan graduated in 1954 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.