Michael J. Rupp

M, b. 18 September 1959, d. 23 October 2015
Michael J Rupp 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael J. Rupp was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 September 1959Michael J. Rupp was born on 18 September 1959 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death23 October 2015He died on 23 October 2015 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 56 Michael J. "Mike" Rupp, 56, of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, died Friday, October 23, 2015, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. A private family service will be held at a later date. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Mike was born on September 18, 1959, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the son of Ambrose and Shirley (Watters) Rupp. He married Lori Lee Richardson on May 10, 1980, at the New Diggings Primitive Methodist Church.

Mike was a quality control supervisor for many years. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He will be remembered for the years he spent dedicating his time to coaching youth sports. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and will be forever missed by all who knew him. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. Mike also mastered the craft of home brewing beer and wine making. His family considered him a jack of all trades and will celebrate his life forever.

Survivors include his wife Lori Lee, of Shullsburg; a daughter, Angela (Tim) Leitzinger, of Shullsburg; two sons, Andrew (fiancée Jennifer Kane) Rupp and Patrick Hendricks, both of Dubuque; his parents, Ambrose and Lois Rupp, of Benton, and Shirley Forrester, of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters, Debra (Eugene) Mueller, of Shullsburg, Rhonda (Mark) Shafor, of Flagstaff, Arizona, Lisa (Ron) Jersey, of Henderson, Nevada, and Jamie (Rich) Empey, of Las Vegas, Nevada; and a grandchild, Madeline Hendricks.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lori Lee Rupp; his paternal grandparents, Peter and Odelia Rupp; and maternal grandparents, Jerry and Olive Watters.

Lori Lee Rupp

F, d. before 2015
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2015Lori Lee Rupp died before 2015.

Florida S. Ginter

F, b. 2 January 1928, d. 14 March 2014
Father*William Ginter b. 18 Nov 1878, d. 19 Apr 1931
Mother*Regina Bode b. 17 Apr 1886, d. 18 Dec 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFlorida S. Ginter was also known as Fritz.
Married Name1 September 1951As of 1 September 1951,her married name was Udelhoven.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 January 1928Florida S. Ginter was born on 2 January 1928 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Ginter and Regina Bode.
Death14 March 2014Florida S. Ginter died on 14 March 2014 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.

Virginia Ginter

F, d. before 2014
Father*William Ginter b. 18 Nov 1878, d. 19 Apr 1931
Mother*Regina Bode b. 17 Apr 1886, d. 18 Dec 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Virginia Ginter was the daughter of William Ginter and Regina Bode.
Deathbefore 2014Virginia Ginter died before 2014.

Alvera Ginter

F, d. before 2014
Father*William Ginter b. 18 Nov 1878, d. 19 Apr 1931
Mother*Regina Bode b. 17 Apr 1886, d. 18 Dec 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Alvera Ginter was the daughter of William Ginter and Regina Bode.
MarriageAlvera Ginter married Cristos (?).
Deathbefore 2014Alvera Ginter died before 2014.
  • Alvera Ginter was the maid of honor at the wedding of Donald Francis Kowalski and Irene M. Kieler on 7 June 1938 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Irene Kieler and Donald Kowalski marriage announcement.

Cristos (?)

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCristos (?) married Alvera Ginter, daughter of William Ginter and Regina Bode.

Ronald Alt

M, d. before 2013
Father*Merlin C. Alt b. 1934, d. 6 Oct 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Ronald Alt was the son of Merlin C. Alt.
Deathbefore 2013Ronald Alt died before 2013.

(?) Scheckel

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Scheckel married Marcella Sturm, daughter of Joseph Sturm and Antoinette Clasen.

Delores A. Dalsing

F, b. 21 February 1916, d. 30 July 1943
Father*Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Louisa Mary Franzen b. 1892, d. 1985
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDelores A. Dalsing was also known as Dolores A.
Married Name23 April 1940As of 23 April 1940,her married name was Brandt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1916Delores A. Dalsing was born on 21 February 1916.
She was the daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.
Marriage23 April 1940Delores A. Dalsing married Donald L. Brandt, son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve, on 23 April 1940.
Death30 July 1943Delores A. Dalsing died on 30 July 1943 at age 27.
Burialafter 30 July 1943She was buried after 30 July 1943 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Elaine C. Dalsing

F, b. 6 August 1925, d. 10 January 1999
Father*George Dalsing b. 18 Nov 1892, d. 12 Dec 1967
Mother*Sophie M. (?) b. 1895, d. 1976
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 October 1945As of 2 October 1945,her married name was Brandt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1925Elaine C. Dalsing was born on 6 August 1925.
She was the daughter of George Dalsing and Sophie M. (?).
Marriage2 October 1945Elaine C. Dalsing married Donald L. Brandt, son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve, on 2 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 2, 1945 - Elaine Dalsing and Donald L Brandt marriage announcement
Death10 January 1999Elaine C. Dalsing died on 10 January 1999 at age 73.
Burialafter 10 January 1999She was buried after 10 January 1999 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Elaine C. Dalsing and Donald L. Brandt

Janice Brandt

F, d. 1959
Father*Donald L. Brandt b. 29 Sep 1915, d. 21 Jan 2013
Mother*Elaine C. Dalsing b. 6 Aug 1925, d. 10 Jan 1999
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Janice Brandt was the daughter of Donald L. Brandt and Elaine C. Dalsing.
Death1959Janice Brandt died in 1959.

Pearl K. Schmitz

F, b. 22 April 1921, d. 23 September 2011
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 August 1942As of 26 August 1942,her married name was Brandt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1921Pearl K. Schmitz was born on 22 April 1921 at Wisconsin.
Marriage26 August 1942She married Karl B. Brandt, son of Sylvester Joseph Brandt and Mary Susan Duve, on 26 August 1942.
Death23 September 2011Pearl K. Schmitz died on 23 September 2011 at Wisconsin at age 90 Pearl K. Brandt, 90, of Hudson, formerly of Tennyson, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Pine Ridge Assisted Living Apartments, Hudson.

Services will be at noon Thursday, Sept. 29, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Martin Funeral Home, Potosi, is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on April 22, 1921, in Tennyson, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Schmitz. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Andrew High School in Tennyson.

She married Karl Brandt on Aug. 26, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Coupeville, Wash. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before his death on Sept. 10, 2002.

Pearl was a selfless person who always put others' needs ahead of her own. She took pride in keeping a comfortable and welcoming home along with serving delicious meals and desserts. Her pies and sweet rolls were only two of her many specialties. She loved spending time laughing with family and friends while enjoying a good game of cards. Pearl drew strength and comfort from her faith. She was a devoted Catholic whose rosary beads were never far from her.

Surviving are her four children, Sue (Richard) Benson, of East Moline, Ill., Dennis (Brenda) Brandt, of Onalaska, Bonnie (Rand) Sortland, of Hudson, and Ron (Cindy) Brandt, of Lancaster; a sister, Viola Steiger; three sisters-in-law, Sylvia, Celine and Babe; a brother-in-law, Donald; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, James and Jerry; a grandson, Rick; four brothers, Maynard, Orville, Leo and Leroy; and a sister, Hilda.

Child of Pearl K. Schmitz and Karl B. Brandt

Andrew Edward Dalsing

M, b. 1889, d. 29 June 1972
Father*(?) Dalsing
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAndrew Edward Dalsing married Louisa Mary Franzen.
Birth1889Andrew Edward Dalsing was born in 1889 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of (?) Dalsing.
Death29 June 1972Andrew Edward Dalsing died on 29 June 1972 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, Andrew Edward Dalsing obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 29, 1972 - Andrew Edward Dalsing obituary
Burialafter 29 June 1972He was buried after 29 June 1972 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen

Louisa Mary Franzen

F, b. 1892, d. 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dalsing.
Name VariationLouisa Mary Franzen was also known as Louisa Kaiser.
Name VariationLouisa Mary Franzen was also known as Louise.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouisa Mary Franzen married Andrew Edward Dalsing, son of (?) Dalsing.
Birth1892Louisa Mary Franzen was born in 1892 at Wisconsin.
Burial1985She was buried in 1985 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1985She died in 1985.

Children of Louisa Mary Franzen and Andrew Edward Dalsing

George Dalsing

M, b. 18 November 1892, d. 12 December 1967
Father*Herman Phillip Dalsing b. 18 Oct 1856, d. 28 Dec 1936
Mother*Mary Hanfelt b. 1857, d. 20 Jun 1930
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Dalsing married Sophie M. (?).
Birth18 November 1892George Dalsing was born on 18 November 1892 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman Phillip Dalsing and Mary Hanfelt.
Death12 December 1967George Dalsing died on 12 December 1967 at age 75 George Dalsing obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 13, 1967 - George Dalsing obituary
Burialafter 12 December 1967He was buried after 12 December 1967 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • George Dalsing witnessed the death of Herbert J. Klaas on 14 January 1936; Herbert Klaas killed on sled, hit by car driven by George Dalsing.

Children of George Dalsing and Sophie M. (?)

Sophie M. (?)

F, b. 1895, d. 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dalsing.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSophie M. (?) married George Dalsing, son of Herman Phillip Dalsing and Mary Hanfelt.
Birth1895Sophie M. (?) was born in 1895.
Burial1976She was buried in 1976 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1976She died in 1976.

Children of Sophie M. (?) and George Dalsing

Myrtle Dalsing

F, b. circa 1918, d. before 2013
Father*Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Louisa Mary Franzen b. 1892, d. 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Weber.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMyrtle Dalsing married Art Weber.
Birthcirca 1918Myrtle Dalsing was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.
Deathbefore 2013Myrtle Dalsing died before 2013.

Child of Myrtle Dalsing and Art Weber

Art Weber

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArt Weber married Myrtle Dalsing, daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.

Child of Art Weber and Myrtle Dalsing

Almira Dalsing

F, b. circa 1923, d. before 2013
Father*Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Louisa Mary Franzen b. 1892, d. 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Weber.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlmira Dalsing married Harold Weber.
Birthcirca 1923Almira Dalsing was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.
Deathbefore 2013Almira Dalsing died before 2013.

Harold Weber

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarold Weber married Almira Dalsing, daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.

Marie H. Dalsing

F, b. 5 April 1927, d. 11 June 1994
Father*Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972
Mother*Louisa Mary Franzen b. 1892, d. 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 August 1948As of 25 August 1948,her married name was Bechen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1927Marie H. Dalsing was born on 5 April 1927 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.
Marriage25 August 1948Marie H. Dalsing married Merlin F. Bechen on 25 August 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death11 June 1994Marie H. Dalsing died on 11 June 1994 at age 67.
Burialafter 11 June 1994She was buried after 11 June 1994 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Merlin F. Bechen

M, b. 19 April 1919, d. 3 April 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1919Merlin F. Bechen was born on 19 April 1919.
Marriage25 August 1948He married Marie H. Dalsing, daughter of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen, on 25 August 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death3 April 1992Merlin F. Bechen died on 3 April 1992 at age 72.
Burialafter 3 April 1992He was buried after 3 April 1992 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Lowell Kahle

M, b. 10 January 1931, d. 28 November 2011
Father*Bernard J. Kahle b. 1903, d. 1964
Mother*Mabel M. Vogt b. 1904, d. 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 January 1931Lowell Kahle was born on 10 January 1931 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Bernard J. Kahle and Mabel M. Vogt.
Death28 November 2011Lowell Kahle died on 28 November 2011 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Elmer Schaefer

M, b. before 1932, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1932Elmer Schaefer was born before 1932.
Deathbefore 2013He died before 2013.

Louise McWilliams

F, d. 23 February 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 September 1975As of 25 September 1975,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 September 1975Louise McWilliams married Leonard Joseph Rupp, son of Peter Bernard Rupp Jr. and Odelia Antonette Wiest, on 25 September 1975.
Death23 February 2001Louise McWilliams died on 23 February 2001.

Raymond Sylvester Lange

M, b. 23 August 1923, d. 3 September 2007
Father*Joseph Henry Lange b. 26 Jul 1896, d. b 1948
Mother*Mary Agnes Wiegman b. Jan 1900, d. Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1923Raymond Sylvester Lange was born on 23 August 1923 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Henry Lange and Mary Agnes Wiegman.
Marriage26 October 1949Raymond Sylvester Lange married Marion F. Ramaker on 26 October 1949.
Death3 September 2007Raymond Sylvester Lange died on 3 September 2007 at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinRaymond Sylvester Lange was listed as a son in Joseph Henry Lange's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Harold J. Lange

M, b. 9 February 1921, d. 17 November 2008
Father*Joseph Henry Lange b. 26 Jul 1896, d. b 1948
Mother*Mary Agnes Wiegman b. Jan 1900, d. Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarold J. Lange was also known as Harry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 February 1921Harold J. Lange was born on 9 February 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Henry Lange and Mary Agnes Wiegman.
Death17 November 2008Harold J. Lange died on 17 November 2008 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinHarold J. Lange was listed as a son in Joseph Henry Lange's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Arthur J. Splinter

M, b. 2 September 1948, d. 13 January 2001
Father*Frank John Splinter b. 3 May 1906, d. 6 Jul 1980
Mother*Helen Imelda McComish b. 23 Sep 1912, d. 26 Oct 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 September 1948Arthur J. Splinter was born on 2 September 1948.
He was the son of Frank John Splinter and Helen Imelda McComish.
Death13 January 2001Arthur J. Splinter died on 13 January 2001 at age 52.

Mildred Michels

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kreul.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMildred Michels married Harold Kreul, son of George W. Kreul and Margareth J. Bindl.

Madonna Celesta Schroeder

F, b. 12 November 1935, d. 22 February 2009
Father*Arthur Edward Schroeder b. 25 Jul 1903, d. 27 Nov 1990
Mother*Emeline A. Kieler b. 29 Jun 1910, d. 5 Mar 1986
Madonna Celesta (Schroeder) Bowden
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 August 1953As of 15 August 1953,her married name was Bowden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1935Madonna Celesta Schroeder was born on 12 November 1935 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler.
Marriage15 August 1953Madonna Celesta Schroeder married Truman Arthur Bowden on 15 August 1953 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death22 February 2009Madonna Celesta Schroeder died on 22 February 2009 at age 73 Madonna was born on November 12, 1935, in Kieler, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Emeline (Kieler) Schroeder. She married Truman Arthur Bowden on August 15, 1953, also in Kieler. They were married for fifty-six years, and their love gave them seven children.

Survivors include her husband, Truman, of Cuba City; three daughters, Sandra (Bob) Brownell and Linda (Jim) Jegerlehner, both of Dubuque, and Peggy (Gregg) Kelly, of Cuba City; four sons, Arthur T. Bowden, of Cuba City, Robert J. (Belinda) Bowden, of Lakewood, Washington, James J. (Melody) Bowden, of Dubuque, and William D. (Kelly) Bowden, of Baraboo, Wisconsin; four sisters, Betty Rose Dent, of Cuba City, Rita Jane (Jack) Tracy and Linda Lou Kieffer, both of Kieler, and Audrey (Aaron) Digman, of Monroe, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Tokiko Schroeder, of Cuba City; and sixteen grandchildren, Travis Brownell, Matt and Ann Jegerlehner, Blaire and Chase Bowden, Kerry, Patrick, and Katie Kelly, Melissa, James, Jennifer, Sarah, Andrew, and Julie Bowden, and Sierra and Isabella Bowden; and her godmother, Celesta Busch.

Madonna graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy for Girls in Dubuque, Iowa. She worked as a CNA at the Cuba City Nursing Home for twenty-nine years, where she shared her tender love and made many good friends. She devoted her life to caring for others, and embraced life, especially enjoying her trips up north and get-togethers with family and friends. Madonna’s greatest joy came from loving her grandchildren, who fondly called her “Butzie.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Emeline (Kieler) Schroeder; a sister, Dorothy Mae Wedig; a brother, Dennis Schroeder; and two brothers-in-law, Keith Wedig and Tom “Jim” Dent.