Robert Jacob Waldecker

M, b. 14 October 1893, d. 6 March 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Jacob Waldecker was also known as R. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1893Robert Jacob Waldecker was born on 14 October 1893 at Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1921He married Doris J. Schumacher, daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk, before 1921.
Death6 March 1954Robert Jacob Waldecker died on 6 March 1954 at Illinois at age 60.
Burialafter 6 March 1954He was buried after 6 March 1954 at Calvary Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

Madelyn L. Schumacher

F, b. 1898, d. 1978
Father*Henry Martin Schumacher b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 7 Aug 1932
Mother*Lizzie C. Quirk b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 9 Mar 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameApril 1921As of April 1921,her married name was Hill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1898Madelyn L. Schumacher was born in 1898 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk.
MarriageApril 1921Madelyn L. Schumacher married Oscar H. Hill Jr. in April 1921 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement.
Freeport Journal Standard April 11, 1921 - Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement
Burial1978Madelyn L. Schumacher was buried in 1978 at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
Death1978She died in 1978.

William Schumacher

M, b. circa 1902
Father*Henry Martin Schumacher b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 7 Aug 1932
Mother*Lizzie C. Quirk b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 9 Mar 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Schumacher was also known as Meredith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1902William Schumacher was born circa 1902 at Illinois.
He was the son of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk.

Oscar H. Hill Jr.

M, b. 22 September 1896, d. 18 February 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1896Oscar H. Hill Jr. was born on 22 September 1896.
MarriageApril 1921He married Madelyn L. Schumacher, daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk, in April 1921 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement.
Freeport Journal Standard April 11, 1921 - Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement
Death18 February 1944Oscar H. Hill Jr. died on 18 February 1944 at age 47.
Burialafter 18 February 1944He was buried after 18 February 1944 at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

Martha M. Schmitz

F, b. circa 1904, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1924As of 26 February 1924,her married name was Abing.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Martha M. Schmitz was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
Marriage26 February 1924She married Charles Edward Abing on 26 February 1924.
Death1966Martha M. Schmitz died in 1966.
  • On 26 February 1947 Charles E and Martha (Schmitz) Abing 23rd wedding anniversary celebration.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 28, 1947 - Charles E and Martha (Schmitz) Abing 23rd wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Martha M. Schmitz and Charles Edward Abing

Jamie Dye

M, b. 1923, d. 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1923Jamie Dye was born in 1923.
Marriage1950He married Lola Rose Droessler, daughter of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, in 1950.
Death2010Jamie Dye died in 2010.

Leo J. Wedig

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo J. Wedig married Gertrude Leary.

Children of Leo J. Wedig and Gertrude Leary

Gertrude Leary

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wedig.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGertrude Leary married Leo J. Wedig.

Children of Gertrude Leary and Leo J. Wedig

Mark Adams

M, d. 14 September 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 May 1950Mark Adams married Jean Frances Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra, on 30 May 1950 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death14 September 2002Mark Adams died on 14 September 2002.

Gene Sullivan

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGene Sullivan married Marilyn Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.

Patrick Rea

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePatrick Rea married Ruth Ann Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.

Mary F. Heilman

F, b. 16 August 1950, d. 5 June 2016
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 January 1976As of 17 January 1976,her married name was Steinhoff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1950Mary F. Heilman was born on 16 August 1950.
Marriage17 January 1976She married John S. Steinhoff Sr., son of Edward Lorayne Steinhoff and Lillian G. Vannatta, on 17 January 1976 at Iowa.
Death5 June 2016Mary F. Heilman died on 5 June 2016 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 65 Mary F. (Heilman) Steinhoff, 65, of rural Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 5, 2016, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City following a recent stroke. Services will be 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Mary was born on August 16, 1950, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Hartung) Heilman. Mary graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1968. She married John Steinhoff on January 17, 1976, in Asbury, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 30, 2009. Mary was a homemaker.

Mary enjoyed going to local church picnics and festivals and going for rides to visit her relatives. She took great pride in living in her quiet country home.

Survivors include a sister, Diane Smith; a niece, Connie Studnicka; a great-grandnephew, Ryan Studnicka; and many cousins.

In addition to her beloved John, she was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Leo Smith.

Terry D. Droessler

M, b. 3 November 1952, d. 19 October 2017
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 November 1952Terry D. Droessler was born on 3 November 1952 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death19 October 2017Terry D. Droessler died on 19 October 2017 at Wisconsin at age 64 Terry D. Droessler, 64, of Potosi, Wisconsin, sawed through the gates of heaven Thursday, October 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family after a short courageous battle with lung cancer.

Terry was born on November 3, 1952, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Marie (Langkamp) Droessler. He married the love of his life, Marlene “Beanie” Gillen on June 17, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, WI.

Terry was employed by John Deere for 30 years retiring in 2002. After his retirement, he went to work doing some of his true passions; logging, cutting firewood and spending time at his log cabin “paradise”. He was a lifelong avid hunter. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Words cannot express the sadness being felt by the loss of such a wonderful man and he will be truly missed by so many. One of his most famous sayings was “You’re going to miss me when I’m gone” and there is nothing more truthful than this.

Terry was a husband to Beanie, of Potosi; father to Jenni (Larry) Larson, of Sun Prairie, WI and Jessie (Ben) Gavinski, of Potosi; Papa to Jared Wunderlin, Brianna Gavinski, Zachary Larson, Brianna Larson and Mason Gavinski; a brother to Arleen (Fran) Ouderkirk, of Sherrill, IA, Gary (Deb) Droessler, of Potosi, and David Droessler, of Platteville; brother-in-law to Jug (Pam) Gillen, of Kieler, Sitsy (late, Larry) Koeller, of Kieler, Sandy (Clete) Jerrett, of Lancaster, John (Linda) Gillen, of Dubuque, IA and Vicki (fiancé, Joe) Haverland, of Hazel Green. He is further survived by several family and friends and a special, life-long best friend, Tom Droessler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marie; two brothers, Wayne and Merlin; and his father and mother-in-law, Cracker and Edna Gillen.

The family would like to extend a special to thank Dr. Wagner and Dr. Hermann and their staff; the exceptional nurses and staff of Finley Hospital; Hospice of Dubuque; and the many family members and friends for their amazing care, compassion and support.

A Terry Droessler Memorial Fund has been established, in lieu of plants and flowers.

Services will be 7 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2017, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. A private family burial will take place. Friends may call from 2 to 6:45 p.m. Monday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne G. Droessler

M, b. 7 October 1945, d. 7 July 2004
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 October 1945Wayne G. Droessler was born on 7 October 1945.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death7 July 2004Wayne G. Droessler died on 7 July 2004 at age 58 Wayne G. Droessler, 58, Bettendorf, died July 7, 2004, at his home.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at Weerts, Davenport, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Burial is Saturday in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi, Wis.

He was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Donald V. and Marie Droessler. He married Karen Alexander May 27, 1967.

Surviving are his wife; daughters, Kim Micka, Davenport, Kara Cozadd, Monmouth; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four siblings; and his mother, Lancaster, Wis.

Merlin Droessler

M, b. 17 January 1950, d. 28 December 1950
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1950Merlin Droessler was born on 17 January 1950.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death28 December 1950Merlin Droessler died on 28 December 1950.

David Droessler

M, b. 12 January 1955, d. 12 July 2019
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 January 1955David Droessler was born on 12 January 1955 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death12 July 2019David Droessler died on 12 July 2019 at age 64 David D. Droessler, 64, of Platteville, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the church, where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends also may call from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.
David was born on January 12, 1955, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Donald V. and Marie (Langkamp) Droessler. He graduated from Potosi High School and worked at Lands' End, Alter Metal Company and John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works. After retirement, he enjoyed socializing at many establishments.
David was the proud father of Amber Droessler, of Cuba City, and Crystal Droessler, of Platteville. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Chloe, Billie Jean and Gracie Shaffer; a sister, Arleen (Fran) Ouderkirk, of Sherrill, IA; a brother, Gary (Deb) Droessler, of Potosi; two sisters-in-law, Karen Droessler, of Bettendorf, IA, and Marlene "Beanie" Droessler, of Potosi; a special friend, Pat Foht Carlson, of Dubuque, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne, Merlin and Terry.

Beverly Margaret Wehnke

F, b. 14 October 1935, d. 16 October 2017
Father*LeRoy Wehnke b. 27 Nov 1910, d. 20 Dec 1980
Mother*Velma Leslie VanNatta b. 18 Feb 1912, d. 22 Dec 1993
Beverly (Wehnke) Miles
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBeverly Margaret Wehnke was also known as Bev.
Married Name14 November 1953As of 14 November 1953,her married name was Miles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1935Beverly Margaret Wehnke was born on 14 October 1935 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta.
Marriage14 November 1953Beverly Margaret Wehnke married Roger C. Miles on 14 November 1953 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death16 October 2017Beverly Margaret Wehnke died on 16 October 2017 at Wisconsin at age 82 Beverly M. "Bev" (Wehnke) Miles, 82, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Manor Care surrounded by her family on Monday, October 16, 2017, after a prolonged illness. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at Calvary Baptist Church in Platteville with Pastor Dave Barna officiating. A private family burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00-3:45 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Platteville before the service with a luncheon following the service in the church basement. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly was born on October 14, 1935, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the daughter of LeRoy and Velma (VanNatta) Wehnke. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1953. Shortly after she married Roger C. Miles on November 14, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Platteville. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2006. Beverly held a job from the age of 17; first at McCellan's Dime Store for three years, then at Virtue's Studios for 15 years, and finally at Farm and Fleet for 29 years before retiring. After retirement she worked part-time at Katie's Place, the Pointer Café, and babysat for her beloved great-nephews, Reise, Owen, and Eli Palzkill-Webb. She enjoyed dancing every Saturday night with her husband until his passing. She also enjoyed many hours of playing cards with friends and family. Some of her fondest memories were of family vacations and traveling. Holidays were always highlights in her life because of the time she could spend with her loved ones.

Words cannot express the sadness being felt by the loss of such a wonderful person and she will be truly missed.

Survivors include two sons, Michael C. Miles (fiancée Barb Brunton), Platteville, and Craig W. Miles (Suzy Moen), Dodgeville; a daughter, Michelle (Vernon) Faust, Cassville; two sisters, Delores (Warren) Nicholas, Belmont, and Carol (Raymond) Palzkill, Mineral Point; one brother, Mervin (Susan) Wehnke, Platteville; three sisters-in-law, Janice (Eugene) Digman, Platteville, Donna (Delbert) Pluemer, Platteville, and Vicki Miles, Platteville; one brother-in-law, Keith (Audrey) Miles, Cascade, IA; six granddaughters, Melissa (Clem Polhill) Miles, Platteville, Samantha (Joel) Kirkpatrick, Fairfield, CA, Tiana Faust, Cassville, Alyssa Miles, Dickeyville, Trisha Faust (fiancé Jamie Peacock), Garnavillo, IA, and Savannah Mabra, Aurora, MO; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Miles, Hunter and Taylor Hutchroft, and Andrew Kirkpatrick; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Velma Wehnke; her parents-in-law, Harold and Mary Miles; her husband, Roger Miles; two brothers-in-law, John Miles and Richard Goke; and two infant siblings.

Roger C. Miles

M, d. 13 December 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage14 November 1953Roger C. Miles married Beverly Margaret Wehnke, daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta, on 14 November 1953 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death13 December 2006Roger C. Miles died on 13 December 2006.

Carl Musielewicz

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2010Carl Musielewicz married Marie J. Tobin, daughter of Francis Richard Tobin and Bertha Barbara Pluemer, in 2010.

Gary Edward Elskamp

M, b. 3 May 1955, d. 5 December 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 May 1955Gary Edward Elskamp was born on 3 May 1955.
Death5 December 2016He died on 5 December 2016 at age 61 Gary Edward Elskamp, 61, of Potosi, WI, entered into eternal life peacefully with his daughter by his side on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, following 20 years of fighting four different cancers. Ten years after his initial diagnosis of leukemia, he received a bone marrow transplant from his sister Esther. After enduring years of graft vs. host disease, Gary was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in 2014. Over the last two years, Gary was treated for lymphoma and skin cancer as well, and underwent numerous surgeries and rounds of radiation. Gary never complained about any of his ailments and always thought someone else had it worse off than him. He had a heart of gold and was a softy for anyone in need. Gary’s family was his world and he fought hard for them.

Gary was born May 3, 1955, to Mahlon and Hannah (Reynolds) Elskamp in Potosi, WI. He worked various jobs including Caradco, John Deere, and as the St. Andrew Thomas School custodian. He attended Southwest Tech and then started his own business, Gary’s TV, in Cuba City with his wife Kathy. He also owned and operated the carwash next door. He worked hard throughout his career, and made many friends along the way. He enjoyed lending a hand at any fundraising event and also served as president of Catholic Financial Chapter 42.

Gary married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Vogelsberg, on December 13, 1975. They had three children, Tony (Lisa) of Dubuque, Andy (Kimberly) of Madison, and Thresia of Lake Charles, LA. Gary loved following his children in their sporting adventures across the country and was in attendance every chance he had. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time in the woods with his family. Gary’s love for his grandchildren topped all.

Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 41 years; their children; and four beautiful grandchildren, Kennedy, Carter, Elizabeth, and Emma. He is also survived by his siblings, Marion Mason, of Potosi, Neil (Barb), of Chetek, Carl (Judy), of Bountiful, UT, Esther (Tim) Hesse, of Lodi, and Keith (Becky), of Potosi; his sisters-in-law, Shirley, of Topeka, KS and Mary Lou, of Kieler; and his mother-in-law, Marie (Tobin) Vogelsberg. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Leo, Suzie, Mark, and Mary; brother-in-law, Joel Mason; and father-in-law, Milton Vogelsberg.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the church and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church before the funeral mass. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Helena Timmerman

F, d. before 2016
Father*John Timmerman d. a 1946
Mother*Mary Berning b. 8 Feb 1874, d. May 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Droessler.
Life EventDateDescription
Helena Timmerman was the daughter of John Timmerman and Mary Berning.
MarriageHelena Timmerman married Leon J. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Deathbefore 2016Helena Timmerman died before 2016.

Eugene F. Droessler

M, b. 3 March 1920, d. 22 March 2010
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene F. Droessler was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 March 1920Eugene F. Droessler was born on 3 March 1920 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Marriage24 August 1942Eugene F. Droessler married Rita K. Ulbrich on 24 August 1942.
Death22 March 2010Eugene F. Droessler died on 22 March 2010 at Wisconsin at age 90.

Ernest J. Droessler

M, b. 27 March 1932, d. 17 August 2011
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErnest J. Droessler was also known as Ernie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1932Ernest J. Droessler was born on 27 March 1932 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Marriage6 April 1953Ernest J. Droessler married Beverly Udelhofen on 6 April 1953.
Death17 August 2011Ernest J. Droessler died on 17 August 2011 at age 79.

Beverly Udelhofen

F, b. 1935, d. 22 July 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 April 1953As of 6 April 1953,her married name was Droessler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1935Beverly Udelhofen was born in 1935.
Marriage6 April 1953She married Ernest J. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, on 6 April 1953.
Death22 July 1971Beverly Udelhofen died on 22 July 1971.

Luetta M. Splinter

F, b. 8 January 1924, d. 5 July 2001
Father*Ireneus Thomas Splinter Sr. b. 12 Mar 1892, d. 28 Nov 1966
Mother*Caroline Catherine Kruser b. 9 Jan 1886, d. 25 Aug 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLuetta M. Splinter was also known as Louetta M.
NicknameLuetta M. Splinter also went by the name of Lou.
Married NameHer married name was Droessler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLuetta M. Splinter married Jerry Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Birth8 January 1924Luetta M. Splinter was born on 8 January 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ireneus Thomas Splinter Sr. and Caroline Catherine Kruser.
Death5 July 2001Luetta M. Splinter died on 5 July 2001 at Iowa at age 77.
Burialafter 5 July 2001She was buried after 5 July 2001 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Rita K. Ulbrich

F, b. 1922, d. 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 August 1942As of 24 August 1942,her married name was Droessler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1922Rita K. Ulbrich was born in 1922.
Marriage24 August 1942She married Eugene F. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, on 24 August 1942.
Death2009Rita K. Ulbrich died in 2009.

Lola Rose Droessler

F, b. 7 November 1926, d. 22 August 2014
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameLola Rose Droessler also went by the name of Babe.
Married Name1950As of 1950,her married name was Dye.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1926Lola Rose Droessler was born on 7 November 1926 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Marriage1950Lola Rose Droessler married Jamie Dye in 1950.
Death22 August 2014Lola Rose Droessler died on 22 August 2014 at age 87.

Sister Dorothy Droessler OSF

F, b. 2 September 1921, d. 12 October 2019
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Dorothy Droessler OSF was also known as Sister LaSalette.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 September 1921Sister Dorothy Droessler OSF was born on 2 September 1921.
She was the daughter of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Death12 October 2019Sister Dorothy Droessler OSF died on 12 October 2019 at age 98.
  • Sister M. LaSalette (Dorothy), daughter of Joseph and Rose Droessler. On June 21, 1941, she entered St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee. On the Feast of St. Anthony, June 13, 1943, she received the religious habit. At the present she is at the Motherhouse devoting her time to the work of nursing.
    Born in Kieler, Wis. She received a bachelor's degree from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis., and a master's degree from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Sister Dorothy's religious ministry has been that of a nurse educator, serving at schools and organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Since 1999, she has been a registered home health care nurse with Home Health United in Prairie du Sac, Wis.

Albin L. Droessler

M, b. 6 April 1925, d. 2 August 2016
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlbin L. Droessler was also known as Al.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1925Albin L. Droessler was born on 6 April 1925 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Marriage8 May 1946Albin L. Droessler married Bernadette M. Splinter, daughter of Ireneus Thomas Splinter Sr. and Caroline Catherine Kruser, on 8 May 1946 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death2 August 2016Albin L. Droessler died on 2 August 2016 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91.
Burialafter 2 August 2016He was buried after 2 August 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Bernadette M. Splinter

F, b. 4 May 1929, d. 15 July 2014
Father*Ireneus Thomas Splinter Sr. b. 12 Mar 1892, d. 28 Nov 1966
Mother*Caroline Catherine Kruser b. 9 Jan 1886, d. 25 Aug 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernadette M. Splinter was also known as Bernie.
Married Name8 May 1946As of 8 May 1946,her married name was Droessler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1929Bernadette M. Splinter was born on 4 May 1929.
She was the daughter of Ireneus Thomas Splinter Sr. and Caroline Catherine Kruser.
Marriage8 May 1946Bernadette M. Splinter married Albin L. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, on 8 May 1946 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death15 July 2014Bernadette M. Splinter died on 15 July 2014 at age 85.
Burialafter 15 July 2014She was buried after 15 July 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.