Truman Arthur Bowden

M, b. 3 April 1934, d. 16 January 2021
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1934Truman Arthur Bowden was born on 3 April 1934.
Marriage15 August 1953He married Madonna Celesta Schroeder, daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler, on 15 August 1953 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death16 January 2021Truman Arthur Bowden died on 16 January 2021 at age 86 Truman A. Bowden, 86, of Cuba City, WI passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer with his family by his side on Saturday, January 16, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Truman was born on April 3, 1934 to John & Mildred (Dearth) Bowden in Lafayette County, WI. He married Madonna Schroeder of Kieler, WI on July 15, 1953. They were married for 55 years and raised 7 children. Truman served in the US Navy Reserves during the Korean War Conflict. He farmed for many years before becoming a semi-truck driver. He drove from coast to coast, earning the ‘Million Mile Safe Driving’ award. Truman was a storyteller who entertained everyone who had time to listen. He had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing, especially the old cowboy ballads. He will be remembered by many for the bluebird houses he built and gave away to anyone willing to put them up in their yards. He was an avid NBA fan and especially enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls. Above all, Truman loved spending time with his grandchildren, creating personal experiences and memories with each and every one of them. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Truman is survived by his 7 children: Sandra (Bob) Brownell of Dubuque, IA, Arthur Bowden of Cuba City, WI, Linda (Jim) Jegerlehner of Dubuque, IA, Robert (Belinda) Bowden of Lakewood, WA, Margaret (Gregg) Kelly of Cuba City, WI, James (Melody) Bowden of Dubuque, IA and William (Kelly) Bowden of Baraboo, WI; 2 sisters: Margaret Vail and Mary Bowden; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; along with nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Madonna (February 22, 2009) and 6 brothers: John, Warren, Fred, Lawrence, Phillip and Lloyd, as well as many sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law.

Rita Jane Schroeder

F, b. 11 April 1937, d. 25 January 2021
Father*Arthur Edward Schroeder b. 25 Jul 1903, d. 27 Nov 1990
Mother*Emeline A. Kieler b. 29 Jun 1910, d. 5 Mar 1986
Rita Jane (Schroeder) Tracy
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 May 1955As of 7 May 1955,her married name was Tracy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 April 1937Rita Jane Schroeder was born on 11 April 1937 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler.
Marriage7 May 1955Rita Jane Schroeder married Jack L. Tracy on 7 May 1955.
Death25 January 2021Rita Jane Schroeder died on 25 January 2021 at age 83 Rita Jane Tracy, 83, of Kieler, WI joined her husband Jack & their son James Arthur in Heaven on Monday, January 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Rita Jane was born on April 11, 1937 to Arthur & Emeline (Kieler) Schroeder in Kieler, WI. She married Jack L. Tracy on May 7, 1955 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish where she was a lifelong member of the church choir. She loved a good game of euchre and loved nothing more than when her kids & grandkids would fill the house; the laughter shared was music to her ears. Rita Jane enjoyed vacationing in the Black Hills & Yellowstone, but her most cherished vacations were spent with her family and friends in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She also enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, a tradition she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Rita Jane is survived by 7 children: Cindy (Mike) Klein of Leisure Lake, IA; John (Jay) Tracy of Raleigh, NC; Mimi (John) VanNatta of Dickeyville, WI; Joe (Kim) Tracy of Reno, NV; Jeff "Reno" (Carol) Tracy of Platteville, WI; Philip (Niki) Tracy of Baraboo, WI and Kate (Keith) Landowski of Wauconda, IL; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Linda Lou Kieffer of Kieler, WI and Audrey (Aaron) Digman of Monroe, WI; a sister-in-law, Toki Schroeder of Kieler, WI; along with many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, a son James Arthur "Jim", 3 sisters: Betty Rose Dent, Dorothy Mae Wedig & Madonna Bowden, a brother, Dennis Schroeder and 3 brothers-in-law: Jim Dent, Keith Wedig and Truman Bowden.

Child of Rita Jane Schroeder and Jack L. Tracy

Jack L. Tracy

M, b. 8 June 1935, d. 29 December 2019
Jack L Tracy
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 June 1935Jack L. Tracy was born on 8 June 1935.
Marriage7 May 1955He married Rita Jane Schroeder, daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler, on 7 May 1955.
Death29 December 2019Jack L. Tracy died on 29 December 2019 at age 84 Jack L. Tracy, 84, of Kieler, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 29, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2nd at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI with Fr. Bernard Rott officiating. Family & friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday, January 2nd at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI.

Jack was born on June 8, 1935 to Harold & Mildred (Leppla) Tracy in Platteville, WI. He married Rita Jane Schroeder on May 7, 1955 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI. He worked at the Dubuque Packing Company for 25 years and then at Midwest Motorsports in Kieler, WI for almost 25 years until he retired at the age of 79. Jack enjoyed helping people, telling jokes, traditional country music, Johnny Cash, vacationing in the Black Hills, Yellowstone & the Northwoods of Wisconsin and was a founding member of the Moonshiner’s Snowmobile Club in Kieler, WI. But most of all, Jack enjoyed time spent with his family, grandchildren and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rita Jane; 7 children: Cindy (Mike) Klein of Leisure Lake, IA, John (Jay) Tracy of Raleigh, NC, Mimi (John) VanNatta of Dickeyville, WI, Joe (Kim) Tracy of Reno, NV, Jeff “Reno” (Carol) Tracy of Platteville, WI, Philip (Niki) Tracy of Baraboo, WI and Kate (Keith) Landowski of Wauconda, IL; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; along with in-laws and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, James Arthur “Jim” Tracy, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and many in-laws.

Child of Jack L. Tracy and Rita Jane Schroeder

Dorothy Mae Schroeder

F, b. circa 1934, d. before 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
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wedig.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Mae Schroeder married Keith Wedig.
Birthcirca 1934Dorothy Mae Schroeder was born circa 1934 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler.
Deathbefore 2009Dorothy Mae Schroeder died before 2009.

Keith Wedig

M, d. before 2009
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKeith Wedig married Dorothy Mae Schroeder, daughter of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler.
Deathbefore 2009Keith Wedig died before 2009.

Dennis Schroeder

M, b. circa 1939, d. before 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
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1939Dennis Schroeder was born circa 1939 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Arthur Edward Schroeder and Emeline A. Kieler.
Deathbefore 2009Dennis Schroeder died before 2009.

Virgil G. Wackershauser

M, b. 12 September 1924, d. 22 January 2009
Father*Henry Wackershauser Sr. b. Feb 1893
Mother*Lillian Eggers b. c 1901
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1924Virgil G. Wackershauser was born on 12 September 1924.
He was the son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
Marriage11 January 1945Virgil G. Wackershauser married Eunice Place on 11 January 1945.
Death22 January 2009Virgil G. Wackershauser died on 22 January 2009 at age 84 Virgil G. Wackershauser, age 84, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, on Thursday evening, January 22, 2009, after a very short battle with pneumonia and acute leukemia. Virgil was born September 12, 1924, to Henry & Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. Virgil grew up near Dickeyville (Big Patch/Georgetown area). He was the middle child and had one sister and 4 brothers. He was proud of the fact that he graduated from eight grades in six years, as he got to skip a couple grades in school. On Jan. 11, 1945, he was united in marriage with Eunice Place in Platteville. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1997. Virgil & Eunice began their married life on a small farm near Dickeyville, but moved shortly thereafter to the current family farm near Lancaster/Stitzer area, where they raised a son and three daughters. In 1975, they retired from the farm and bought a home in Lancaster. In 2003, Virgil moved to Prairie du Chien. He married Violet Koecke on July 15, 2003, in Prairie du Chien. They currently reside there. During his farming days, Virgil managed to work at a variety of jobs off the farm as well. Over those many years, he hauled cattle and milk for his brother, hauled milk at the Livingston Creamery, worked at a feed mill in Belmont, fertilizer plant & Wasco in Stitzer, plowed snow & highway work for the Grant Co. Highway Dept., read meters for REA, delivered the Shopping News, was a carpenter, and was once the town chairman for Liberty Township and farming for many years. He enjoyed helping others with remodeling or building projects, doing yard work and gardening, or any other handyman jobs that came along. Virgil enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, bus trips to the casinos, watching basketball and baseball games, attending Amish sales, and fishing with his buddies. He enjoyed talking and cracking jokes to anyone he knew, even making his grandchildren giggle. With his busy travels in life, he always had plenty of time set aside for family and friends. He truly adored his children and grandchildren! He was a member of the Bagley Methodist Church.

Virgil is survived by his wife of five years, Violet of Prairie du Chien, one son: Carson (Mary) of Lancaster; three daughters: Patty (Larry) Reed, Platteville; Sandy (Rich) Soles, Mt. Hope; Lou Ann (Jim) Blackburn, Bagley. Also surviving are grandchildren: Brian (Kristi), Laura, and Jennifer Wackershauser; Chris (Brenda) Reed and Candace (Bill) Reid; Hillary (Marty Bement) Soles, Tanisha Soles, and Justin (Jessi) Soles; Travis (Anne) Blackburn and Lacy (Jesse) Chapiewsky. Great Grandchildren surviving are John & Katie Wackershauser, Morgan & Taylor Reid, Hanna & Emma Reed, Carter & Addison Blackburn, and Cooper & Ty Chapiewsky. Virgil is survived by four brothers: Wilfred Bud, Embert, Henry Joe, and Louis and numerous nieces & nephews, brother- & sister-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice, his parents-Henry & Lillian, his sister, Hiltrude Crapp, and several in-laws.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Pastor Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services on Monday. Cremation followed, with burial at the Hillside Cemetery at a later date.

W. H. Wackershauser

M, b. 29 March 1920, d. 16 February 2009
Father*Henry Wackershauser Sr. b. Feb 1893
Mother*Lillian Eggers b. c 1901
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1920W. H. Wackershauser was born on 29 March 1920.
He was the son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
Death16 February 2009W. H. Wackershauser died on 16 February 2009 at age 88.

Hiltrude Wackershauser

F, d. before 2009
Father*Henry Wackershauser Sr. b. Feb 1893
Mother*Lillian Eggers b. c 1901
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Crapp.
Life EventDateDescription
Hiltrude Wackershauser was the daughter of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
MarriageHiltrude Wackershauser married (?) Crapp.
Deathbefore 2009Hiltrude Wackershauser died before 2009.

(?) Crapp

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Crapp married Hiltrude Wackershauser, daughter of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.

Embert Wackershauser

M, b. 1 July 1922, d. 22 March 2011
Father*Henry Wackershauser Sr. b. Feb 1893
Mother*Lillian Eggers b. c 1901
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1922Embert Wackershauser was born on 1 July 1922.
He was the son of Henry Wackershauser Sr. and Lillian Eggers.
Death22 March 2011Embert Wackershauser died on 22 March 2011 at age 88 Embert F. "Wack" Wackershauser, age 88, of Glen Haven, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on July 1, 1922, in Potosi, the son of Henry and Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. Embert served his country during World War II stationed in Germany. On May 7, 1946, he was united in marriage to Arlene M. Adrian at St. Charles Parsonage in Cassville. Embert was a carpenter for a period of time at Badger Roofing Company in Platteville. Together they operated Breeze Inn in Cassville. In 1951, they owned and operated Wackershausers Tavern in Glen Haven, and in 1965, they built Wacks Bar. Embert was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. As family and friends would tell you, if he could not be found behind the bar, you would find him somewhere on the Mississippi River. Embert was a dedicated member of the Glen Haven Fire Department where he served as assistant chief. He was a member of the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post No. 148 of Bloomington and the VFW Post No. 7080 of Cassville.

Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-five years, Arlene Wackershauser, Glen Haven; his children: Bette Ann (Jerry) Hoffman, Cassville; Connie (John) Horkheimer, Bloomington; Bruce (Bonnie Dailey) Wackershauser, Glen Haven; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers: Henry (Barbara) Wackershauser, Prairie du Chien; Louis (Gloria) Wackershauser, Beloit; sister-in-law, Violet Wackershauser, Prairie du Chien; many nieces and nephews.

Embert was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Hiltrude Crapp; two brothers: Wilfred Bud and Virgil Wackershauser.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Burial with military honors was in Charlotte Cemetery, Glen Haven Township. Family and friends called on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Embert F. Wackershauser Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.

Burnell Droessler

M, b. 22 June 1951, d. 4 January 1997
Father*Raynold H. Droessler b. 1913, d. Jul 1974
Mother*Louise C. Helbing b. 24 Jul 1912, d. 27 Sep 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBurnell Droessler was also known as Barney.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1951Burnell Droessler was born on 22 June 1951.
He was the son of Raynold H. Droessler and Louise C. Helbing.
Death4 January 1997Burnell Droessler died on 4 January 1997 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 45.
Burialafter 4 January 1997He was buried after 4 January 1997 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Thomas C. Dederich

M, b. 22 June 1963, d. 1 October 2017
Father*Vincent C. Dederich b. 19 May 1931, d. 18 Aug 1988
Mother*Betty Lou Ewing b. 16 Mar 1923, d. Sep 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1963Thomas C. Dederich was born on 22 June 1963 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Vincent C. Dederich and Betty Lou Ewing.
Death1 October 2017Thomas C. Dederich died on 1 October 2017 at Lone Rock, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 54 Thomas C. “Tom” Dederich age 54 of Lone Rock, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence following an illness. He was born on June 22, 1963 the son of Vincent and Betty (Ewing) Dederich at the Reedsburg Hospital. Tom was a good natured man that would help anyone in need. He enjoyed growing up in Bear Valley, WI helping his parents farm. When the work was done they would sit under the shady apple tree sipping on a cold one. Tom attended school at Ithaca, Sauk Prairie and River Valley. He was a jack of all trades, our fix it man. His first job was at Oakwood Fruit Farm picking apples. He also worked at Mid-west Silo, Willy’s Wheel Works in Lone Rock, West Belt Auto in Madison, 2 Guys and a Hammer and Dederich’s Roofing and Remodeling in Lone Rock. Tom married Lori Smalley on March 12, 1983 and they celebrated 34 years together. Survivors include his wife, Lori Dederich of Spring Green, 2 children, Tommy (Erica) Dederich, Amanda (Demitrius) Boyd, 3 grandchildren and 1 on the way, Ayvionna Boyd, Austin, Bryce and Sofia Dederich, 6 siblings, Carol Sorenson, Don (Joy) Hamburg, Jim Hamburg, Peggy (Pat) Ringelstetter, Terry (Eileen) Hamburg, Mary Lou (Donny) Wittmann, many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends. Tom loved spending time with family and friends hanging out in the garage listening to country music, watching the Green Bay Packers, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling and road trips. In honor of Tom the family ask that you do an act of kindness as he would have done. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Betty and a sister, Joanne McCluskey. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green,WI with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Keyesville, WI. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Joanne Dederich

F, d. before 2017
Father*Vincent C. Dederich b. 19 May 1931, d. 18 Aug 1988
Mother*Betty Lou Ewing b. 16 Mar 1923, d. Sep 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McCluskey.
Life EventDateDescription
Joanne Dederich was the daughter of Vincent C. Dederich and Betty Lou Ewing.
MarriageJoanne Dederich married (?) McCluskey.
Deathbefore 2017Joanne Dederich died before 2017.

(?) McCluskey

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) McCluskey married Joanne Dederich, daughter of Vincent C. Dederich and Betty Lou Ewing.

Lois M. Schwartz

F, b. 7 March 1932, d. 7 April 2019
Father*Herbert James Schwartz d. 24 May 1964
Mother*Delia Elizabeth Bayer b. 24 Feb 1902, d. 29 Jun 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 October 1950As of 18 October 1950,her married name was Nachreiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 March 1932Lois M. Schwartz was born on 7 March 1932 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herbert James Schwartz and Delia Elizabeth Bayer.
Marriage18 October 1950Lois M. Schwartz married Duane L. Nachreiner, son of Leo Henry Nachreiner and Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger, on 18 October 1950.
Death7 April 2019Lois M. Schwartz died on 7 April 2019 at age 87 Lois M. Nachreiner age 87 of Plain passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Sauk Prairie Healthcare Center in Prairie du Sac. She was born on March 7, 1932 in Plain the daughter of Herbert and Delia (Bayer) Schwartz. Lois was married on October 18, 1950 to Duane Nachreiner. Lois was a member of and loved St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the community of Plain. She was very proud of and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling. Survivors include, 8 children, Janice (Joe) Zwettler, Dennis (Kathy), Leo (Mary), Jeanne (Jim) Munz, Teresa (James) Self, Pat (Kathy), Jim (Cathy), Lori (Mike) Dedrick, 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 3 brothers-in-law, Donovan (Sally) Nachreiner, Richard (Mary) Nachreiner, Gerald Kraemer, 3 sisters-in-law, Bonnie, Mel and Carol Nachreiner, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Delia Schwartz, her husband, Duane Nachreiner, and a granddaughter Kelly Nachreiner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 15, 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. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. and again on Monday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Marcelline Nachreiner

F, b. 30 August 1920, d. March 2020
Father*Leo Henry Nachreiner b. 11 Mar 1891, d. 27 Aug 1986
Mother*Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger b. 20 Nov 1896, d. 27 Oct 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarcelline Nachreiner was also known as Marcelene.
Married Name12 August 1942As of 12 August 1942,her married name was Weigley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1920Marcelline Nachreiner was born on 30 August 1920.
She was the daughter of Leo Henry Nachreiner and Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger.
Marriage12 August 1942Marcelline Nachreiner married Colonel Alton James Weigley on 12 August 1942.
DeathMarch 2020Marcelline Nachreiner died in March 2020 at age 99.

Colonel Alton James Weigley

M, b. 15 August 1916, d. 16 April 2010
Alton J Weigley 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1916Colonel Alton James Weigley was born on 15 August 1916.
Marriage12 August 1942He married Marcelline Nachreiner, daughter of Leo Henry Nachreiner and Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger, on 12 August 1942.
Death16 April 2010Colonel Alton James Weigley died on 16 April 2010 at age 93.
Burialafter 16 April 2010He was buried after 16 April 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.
  • On 11 February 1965 Alton J Weigley promoted to Colonel.
    The Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas) 11 Feb 1965 - Alton J Weigley promoted to Colonel

Gerald Dale Nelson

M, b. 1912, d. 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald Dale Nelson was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1912Gerald Dale Nelson was born in 1912.
Marriage23 November 1942He married Violet Angeline Nachreiner, daughter of Leo Henry Nachreiner and Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger, on 23 November 1942.
Death2013Gerald Dale Nelson died in 2013.

Grace (?)

F, d. before 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Nachreiner.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGrace (?) married Reginald M. Nachreiner, son of Leo Henry Nachreiner and Gladys Elizabeth Hemberger.
Deathbefore 2017Grace (?) died before 2017.

Kenneth H. Liegel

M, b. 3 December 1941, d. 2 January 1942
Father*Alois George Liegel Sr. b. 28 Jan 1914, d. 14 Nov 1987
Mother*Louise Ruland b. 13 Aug 1913, d. Feb 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 December 1941Kenneth H. Liegel was born on 3 December 1941.
He was the son of Alois George Liegel Sr. and Louise Ruland.
Death2 January 1942Kenneth H. Liegel died on 2 January 1942.

Theresa Liegel

F, d. before 2017
Father*Alois George Liegel Sr. b. 28 Jan 1914, d. 14 Nov 1987
Mother*Louise Ruland b. 13 Aug 1913, d. Feb 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Theresa Liegel was the daughter of Alois George Liegel Sr. and Louise Ruland.
Deathbefore 2017Theresa Liegel died before 2017.

William Patrick Ruppert

M, b. 10 August 1935, d. 19 August 2017
Father*William Ruppert
Mother*Hannah McCluskey b. c 1906
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Patrick Ruppert was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1935William Patrick Ruppert was born on 10 August 1935.
He was the son of William Ruppert and Hannah McCluskey.
Death19 August 2017William Patrick Ruppert died on 19 August 2017 at age 82 William “Bill” Patrick Ruppert age 82 of Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 10, 1935 the son of William and Nonie (McCluskey) Ruppert in Dodgeville, WI. He served in the United States Army from October 19, 1954 –October 2, 1956. Survivors include his children, Joan Norton, Kathy (Rick) Bidlingmaier, Laureen Ruppert, Karen Ruppert, Jill (Keith) Wollersheim and Lynette Ruppert; grandchildren Erinn Glasgow, Kyle and Joshua Ruppert, Ben and Jon Mesler, Brooke Bidlingmaier, Mason, Isaac and Noah Wollersheim; great-grandchildren Ella Glasgow and Jameson Ruppert, and his sister Ellen (Jim) Kirch and brother Mike Ruppert and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Douglas Ruppert, sisters Betty Smith and Judy Evans, and a brother Bob Ruppert.

Bill’s love for his family and friends along with his faith is what he cherished most. Bill always had a story to share to anyone who would listen. Bill had a love of farming, as he was able to farm his own farm in the early years, and had an opportunity to have a lifelong career with Marshall Erdman and Associates. Bill was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Spring Green American Legion Post #253 and the Ewing-Olson Arena VFW Post #9336.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Spring Green American Legion Post #253 and Ewing-Olson Arena VFW Post #9336.
Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 4:00P.M.-7:00P.M. and also on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 9:30A.M. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Greenway Terrace, St. Mary’s Hospital for their compassionate and loving care. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Alfred Imberg

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Frank Schweitzer

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrank Schweitzer married Mary Alt, daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

John Roth

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Roth married Dorothy Alt, daughter of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.

Florentine Carmody

F, d. before 2017
Father*(?) Carmody
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Alt.
Life EventDateDescription
Florentine Carmody was the daughter of (?) Carmody.
MarriageFlorentine Carmody married John W. Alt, son of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker.
Deathbefore 2017Florentine Carmody died before 2017.

Children of Florentine Carmody and John W. Alt

Leon F. Krogman

M, b. 2 March 1938, d. 31 July 2017
Father*Joseph C. Krogman b. 17 Sep 1893, d. 22 Jul 1974
Mother*Clara E. Ederer b. 7 Sep 1902, d. 9 Mar 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1938Leon F. Krogman was born on 2 March 1938.
He was the son of Joseph C. Krogman and Clara E. Ederer.
Death31 July 2017Leon F. Krogman died on 31 July 2017 at age 79 Leon F. Krogman, age 79, lifelong resident of Spring Green passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born on March 2, 1938 the son of Joseph and Clara (Ederer) Krogman.

Leon served in the Army from 1959-1962, worked for AMC in Kenosha, Wisconsin for over 30 years, and was an avid car collector.

Survivors include family friends Jeff Hanke of Madison, Sally (Jeff) Nelson of Stoughton, Kathy Brown of Madison; and his dear friend Lila Bartle of Spring Green. He was preceded in death by his parents; and good friends Richard, Patricia, and Jim Hanke.

A private family service was held on Thursday, August 3, 2017, with burial in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery where military graveside rites were conducted by the Spring Green American Legion Post #253.
The Richardson-Stafford Funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mary B. Fargen

F, b. 28 March 1949, d. 23 July 2017
Father*Joseph I. Fargen b. 11 Oct 1909, d. Feb 1982
Mother*Eulalia W. Dwyer b. 18 Mar 1918, d. 2 Oct 2000
Mary Fargen 1967 senior portrait at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 June 2000As of 27 June 2000,her married name was Fargen-Garrison.
Married Name27 June 2000As of 27 June 2000,her married name was Garrison.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1949Mary B. Fargen was born on 28 March 1949.
She was the daughter of Joseph I. Fargen and Eulalia W. Dwyer.
Marriage27 June 2000Mary B. Fargen married William M. Garrison on 27 June 2000.
Death23 July 2017Mary B. Fargen died on 23 July 2017 at age 68 Mary B. Fargen-Garrison age 68 of Madison and formerly of Spring Green passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1949 the daughter of Joseph I. and Mary Eulalia (Dwyer) Fargen of Spring Green. Mary graduated from River Valley High School in 1967 and retired from the State of Wisconsin. She was married on June 27, 2000 to William M. Garrison. Survivors include 3 siblings, Maureen (Ray) Kepler of Spring Green, Joe (Pat) Fargen of Lone Rock, Eulalia (Jim) Pauls of Spring Green, 6 nieces and nephews, 3 step children, Billy Garrison of Texas, Carrie Garrison of Texas, Keith Garrison of Madison, several step grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Rita Garrison of Madison, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph I. and Mary Eulalia Fargen, 2 sisters, Patricia and Kathleen Fargen, and her husband, William Garrison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Loreto Ridge at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at St. John’s Catholic Church from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and again on Friday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of choice. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
  • Mary B. Fargen graduated in 1967 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

William M. Garrison

M, b. 7 November 1942, d. 15 October 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameWilliam M. Garrison also went by the name of Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1942William M. Garrison was born on 7 November 1942.
Marriage27 June 2000He married Mary B. Fargen, daughter of Joseph I. Fargen and Eulalia W. Dwyer, on 27 June 2000.
Death15 October 2015William M. Garrison died on 15 October 2015 at age 72.