Daniel Scott Leise

M, b. 5 January 1962, d. 7 August 2017
Father*Harold Francis Leise
Mother*Jolene Theresa Becker
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 January 1962Daniel Scott Leise was born on 5 January 1962.
He was the son of Harold Francis Leise and Jolene Theresa Becker.
Death7 August 2017Daniel Scott Leise died on 7 August 2017 at age 55 Daniel S. Leise, age 55 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Monday, August 7, 2017 as a result of an accident.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 10th, at church, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers are his brothers Jeff Leise and Bill Leise, and his brothers-in-law, Rick Perk, Ken Bohlken, Ron Jueden, Jeff Potts and Charles Mason.

Honorary pallbearers are Dave and Shelly Noecker, Jay and Cindy Hochstein, Ron and Lois Lammers, Jim and Tami Anderson, Neal and Sheila Feilmeier, Pat Feilmeier and Gerri Jueden, Mike and Laurie Lammers, Rob and Brenda Miller, Chuck and Sue Becker, Corey Hochstein and Sheila Spahr, CKPPD Employees and Families.

Daniel Scott Leise was born on January 5, 1962 in Yankton, SD to Harold Francis and Jolene Theresa Becker Leise. He grew up just north of Hartington and graduated from Hartington High School in 1980. He then went to Northeast Technical Community College in Norfolk for Utility Lineman. After he graduated he worked for Cedar-Knox Public Power for 35 years, serving as general manager since 2006. He was proud of and cared deeply for each employee and their families. He was a very respected leader of the Cedar-Knox organization.

Dan married his longtime sweetheart Debra Kay Potts, daughter of Anita Potts and the late Robert Potts, on October 13, 1984 at St. Philip & James Catholic Church in St. James. They have three children, Tyson, Shanna, and Kallie. Dan was a devoted husband and father, and continuously let them know how proud he was of them and how much he loved them. He worked especially hard to build a foundation and provide for his family. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed vacationing, camping, restoring his car and tractor, spending time at the farm, golfing, and cheering on the Huskers. Dan was also an avid builder, spending countless hours building his shop and remodeling his home. He was very creative and could fix almost anything.

Dan was known for his witty yet gentle and compassionate personality. He loved the community he grew up in, and the people in it. Dan was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He served on the parish council, CCHS School Board, Hartington Economic Development, Knights of Columbus, and Cedar Booster Club, along with several other church and civic organizations. Dan volunteered with the youth basketball and soccer programs over the years and was devoted to bettering the town of Hartington in any way possible.

Dan is survived by his wife, Debra of Hartington; three children, Tyson Leise of St. Paul, NE, Shanna Leise of Omaha, NE, Kallie Leise of Lincoln, NE; parents, Harold & Jolene Leise of Hartington; five siblings Deb & Rick Perk of Hartington, Sandy and Ken Bohlken of Norfolk, Sheila & Ron Jueden of Hartington, Jeff & Mary Leise of Hartington, Bill & Theresa Leise of Normal, IL; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Hulda Becker, Joseph and Agatha Leise; father-in-law Robert Potts.

Walter Rasmussen

M, b. 1882, d. 16 November 1965
Walter Rasmussen 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1882Walter Rasmussen was born in 1882 at Langeland, Denmark.
Marriage20 June 1907He married Henrietta Smith on 20 June 1907.
Death16 November 1965Walter Rasmussen died on 16 November 1965 at Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin.
  • In May 1957 Walter and Henrietta (Smith) Rasmussen travel to Denmark to visit her mother, Marie Smith.
    The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 24 May 1957 - Walter and Henrietta (Smith) Rasmussen travel to Denmark to visit her mother, Marie Smith
  • On 20 June 1957 at Denmark 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith

Henrietta Smith

F, b. 3 January 1887, d. 31 March 1975
Henrietta (Smith) Rasmussen 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 June 1907As of 20 June 1907,her married name was Rasmussen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1887Henrietta Smith was born on 3 January 1887 at Denmark.
Marriage20 June 1907She married Walter Rasmussen on 20 June 1907.
Death31 March 1975Henrietta Smith died on 31 March 1975 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 88.
  • In May 1957 Walter and Henrietta (Smith) Rasmussen travel to Denmark to visit her mother, Marie Smith.
    The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 24 May 1957 - Walter and Henrietta (Smith) Rasmussen travel to Denmark to visit her mother, Marie Smith
  • On 20 June 1957 at Denmark 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Henrietta Smith and Walter Rasmussen

Alice Rasmussen

F, b. 19 June 1915, d. 4 February 2007
Father*Walter Rasmussen b. 1882, d. 16 Nov 1965
Mother*Henrietta Smith b. 3 Jan 1887, d. 31 Mar 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 April 1934As of 11 April 1934,her married name was Beyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 June 1915Alice Rasmussen was born on 19 June 1915 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith.
Marriage11 April 1934Alice Rasmussen married Donald A. Beyer on 11 April 1934.
Death4 February 2007Alice Rasmussen died on 4 February 2007 at age 91.

Donald A. Beyer

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage11 April 1934Donald A. Beyer married Alice Rasmussen, daughter of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith, on 11 April 1934.

Oscar Arthur Rasmussen

M, b. 6 January 1908, d. 8 July 1998
Father*Walter Rasmussen b. 1882, d. 16 Nov 1965
Mother*Henrietta Smith b. 3 Jan 1887, d. 31 Mar 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 January 1908Oscar Arthur Rasmussen was born on 6 January 1908 at Brooklyn, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith.
Death8 July 1998Oscar Arthur Rasmussen died on 8 July 1998 at Muscatine, Wisconsin, at age 90 Oscar Arthur Rasmussen obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 16, 1998 - Oscar Arthur Rasmussen obituary

Howard Rasmussen

M, b. 25 February 1927, d. 27 September 2012
Father*Walter Rasmussen b. 1882, d. 16 Nov 1965
Mother*Henrietta Smith b. 3 Jan 1887, d. 31 Mar 1975
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHoward Rasmussen married Delores M. Freidig.
Birth25 February 1927Howard Rasmussen was born on 25 February 1927.
He was the son of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith.
Death27 September 2012Howard Rasmussen died on 27 September 2012 at age 85.

Pearl Rasmussen

F, b. 10 January 1925, d. 19 April 2016
Father*Walter Rasmussen b. 1882, d. 16 Nov 1965
Mother*Henrietta Smith b. 3 Jan 1887, d. 31 Mar 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hockett.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePearl Rasmussen married John Hockett.
Birth10 January 1925Pearl Rasmussen was born on 10 January 1925 at Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith.
Death19 April 2016Pearl Rasmussen died on 19 April 2016 at Wisconsin at age 91.

John Hockett

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Hockett married Pearl Rasmussen, daughter of Walter Rasmussen and Henrietta Smith.

Erwin Otto Meyer

M, b. 25 December 1913, d. 25 April 2003
Father*Karl Frederick William Meyer b. 25 Jan 1876, d. 13 Sep 1957
Mother*Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth Lutterman b. 2 Jul 1881, d. 5 Jun 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1913Erwin Otto Meyer was born on 25 December 1913 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Karl Frederick William Meyer and Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth Lutterman.
Marriage23 October 1954Erwin Otto Meyer married Edna Gertrude Muchow, daughter of Gustav Adolph Muchow and Frieda D. Schulenberg, on 23 October 1954.
Death25 April 2003Erwin Otto Meyer died on 25 April 2003 at age 89 Erwin Otto Meyer, 89, Reedsburg, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at the Wisconsin Dells Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Dec. 25, 1913, in Westfield Township, Sauk County, to William Carl and Dorothea (nee Lutterman) Meyer. On Oct. 23, 1954, he married Edna G. Muchow. This marriage was blessed with a son. Erwin was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna; two brothers, Reinhold Meyer and an infant brother; sisters Emma Meyer and Elda Raedel; sisters-in-law, Olga Reinfeldt, Hazel Steinhorst and Selma Rathman; brothers-in-law, Herbert Krueger, Edward Schulte, Ewald Muchow, Cleo Reinfeldt, Ewald Rathman, Martin Harms, Erwin Marion, Reinhardt Meyer and Herman Raedel. He is survived by his son, Evert Meyer, Reedsburg; two sisters, Lorene Harms, Reedsburg, and Irene Marion, Reedsburg; a brother-in-law, Henry Steinhorst, Reedsburg; three sisters-in-law, Irma Krueger, Reedsburg, Cleona Schulte, Loganville, and Viola Muchow, Reedsburg; many nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Erwin Otto Meyer were conducted on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Reverend Kevin J. Kohnke officiating. Burial followed in St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church of Reedsburg. The Farber Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Child of Erwin Otto Meyer and Edna Gertrude Muchow

Evert Meyer

M
Father*Erwin Otto Meyer b. 25 Dec 1913, d. 25 Apr 2003
Mother*Edna Gertrude Muchow b. 6 Mar 1929, d. b 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Evert Meyer was the son of Erwin Otto Meyer and Edna Gertrude Muchow.

Stanley Schrank

M, b. 1943
Father*Albert Wilhelm Schrank b. 24 Jan 1899, d. Nov 1973
Mother*Elda F. Roecker b. 22 Oct 1903, d. 16 May 2002
Life EventDateDescription
BurialStanley Schrank was buried at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Loganville, Wisconsin, SCHRANK: Albert 1899 - 1973, Elda 1903 - __, Stanley 1943 - __.1
Birth1943He was born in 1943.
He was the son of Albert Wilhelm Schrank and Elda F. Roecker.

Citations

  1. [S181] Wisconsin, Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 2, pg 70.

Carl William Schrank

M, b. 10 January 1899, d. 11 April 1982
Father*William M. Schrank b. 18 Oct 1868, d. Feb 1958
Mother*Elizabeth Kutz b. Aug 1872, d. 1931
Carl Schrank 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 January 1899Carl William Schrank was born on 10 January 1899 at Koshkonong, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Marriage17 November 1932Carl William Schrank married Bernice Louise Sellnow, daughter of Fred Sellnow and Carolyn Braun, on 17 November 1932 at Lima, Wisconsin.
Death11 April 1982Carl William Schrank died on 11 April 1982 at San Diego, California, at age 83 Carl Schrank obituary.
Janesville Gazette April 16, 1982 - Carl Schrank obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinCarl William Schrank was listed as a son in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1
  • On 17 November 1957 at Whitewater, Wisconsin, Carl and Bernice (Sellnow) Schrank 25th wedding anniversary.
    Janesville Daily Gazette November 15, 1957 - Carl and Bernice (Sellnow) Schrank 25th wedding anniversary
  • Carl William Schrank lived in 1965 at Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Bernice Louise Sellnow

F, b. 9 April 1916, d. 23 February 2007
Father*Fred Sellnow
Mother*Carolyn Braun b. 2 May 1888, d. 24 Apr 1956
Mrs Carl Schrank (Bernice Sellnow) 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 November 1932As of 17 November 1932,her married name was Schrank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1916Bernice Louise Sellnow was born on 9 April 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Fred Sellnow and Carolyn Braun.
Marriage17 November 1932Bernice Louise Sellnow married Carl William Schrank, son of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz, on 17 November 1932 at Lima, Wisconsin.
Death23 February 2007Bernice Louise Sellnow died on 23 February 2007 at Colorado at age 90.
  • On 17 November 1957 at Whitewater, Wisconsin, Carl and Bernice (Sellnow) Schrank 25th wedding anniversary.
    Janesville Daily Gazette November 15, 1957 - Carl and Bernice (Sellnow) Schrank 25th wedding anniversary

Guy Grant

M

William M. Schrank

M, b. 18 October 1868, d. February 1958
Father*John Schrank b. Jun 1830, d. 1907
Mother*Henrietta (?) b. Aug 1832, d. 1914
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1868William M. Schrank was born on 18 October 1868 at Koshkonong, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Schrank and Henrietta (?).
Marriage6 February 1894William M. Schrank married Elizabeth Kutz on 6 February 1894.
DeathFebruary 1958William M. Schrank died in February 1958 at Whitewater, Wisconsin, at age 89 William Schrank obituary.
Janesville Daily Gazette February 28, 1958 - William Schrank obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinWilliam M. Schrank was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Children of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Louise J. Schrank

F, b. 9 December 1894, d. 28 September 1983
Father*William M. Schrank b. 18 Oct 1868, d. Feb 1958
Mother*Elizabeth Kutz b. Aug 1872, d. 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Korth.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouise J. Schrank married Leo Richard Korth.
Birth9 December 1894Louise J. Schrank was born on 9 December 1894 at Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Death28 September 1983Louise J. Schrank died on 28 September 1983 at Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinLouise J. Schrank was listed as a daughter in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Leo Richard Korth

M, b. 14 February 1891, d. 10 July 1990
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo Richard Korth married Louise J. Schrank, daughter of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Birth14 February 1891Leo Richard Korth was born on 14 February 1891 at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Death10 July 1990He died on 10 July 1990 at Neillsville, Clark, Wisconsin, at age 99.

John Schrank

M, b. June 1830, d. 1907
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Schrank married Henrietta (?).
BirthJune 1830John Schrank was born in June 1830 at Germany.
Death1907He died in 1907.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinJohn Schrank was listed as father in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Child of John Schrank and Henrietta (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Henrietta (?)

F, b. August 1832, d. 1914
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schrank.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenrietta (?) married John Schrank.
BirthAugust 1832Henrietta (?) was born in August 1832 at Germany.
Death1914She died in 1914.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinHenrietta (?) was listed as mother in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1
  • Henrietta (?) immigrated in 1867.

Child of Henrietta (?) and John Schrank

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Elizabeth Kutz

F, b. August 1872, d. 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 February 1894As of 6 February 1894,her married name was Schrank.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1872Elizabeth Kutz was born in August 1872 at Wisconsin also reported as Aug 1873.
Marriage6 February 1894She married William M. Schrank, son of John Schrank and Henrietta (?), on 6 February 1894.
Death1931Elizabeth Kutz died in 1931.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinElizabeth Kutz was listed as wife in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Children of Elizabeth Kutz and William M. Schrank

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Arthur A. Schrank

M, b. 31 January 1901, d. 6 June 1970
Father*William M. Schrank b. 18 Oct 1868, d. Feb 1958
Mother*Elizabeth Kutz b. Aug 1872, d. 1931
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArthur A. Schrank married Marie Witte.
Birth31 January 1901Arthur A. Schrank was born on 31 January 1901.
He was the son of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Death6 June 1970Arthur A. Schrank died on 6 June 1970 at Whitewater, Wisconsin, at age 69 Arthur A Schrank, 68, obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 7, 1970 - Arthur A Schrank, 68, obituary

Marie Witte

F, b. 26 February 1902, d. 5 January 2005
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schrank.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie Witte married Arthur A. Schrank, son of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Birth26 February 1902Marie Witte was born on 26 February 1902.
Death5 January 2005She died on 5 January 2005 at age 102.

Elsie Schrank

F, b. January 1898, d. 3 May 1970
Father*William M. Schrank b. 18 Oct 1868, d. Feb 1958
Mother*Elizabeth Kutz b. Aug 1872, d. 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gottschalk.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElsie Schrank married Charles Gottschalk.
BirthJanuary 1898Elsie Schrank was born in January 1898 at Wisconsin also reported as Jan 1897.
She was the daughter of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Death3 May 1970Elsie Schrank died on 3 May 1970 at Wisconsin at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Lake Mills, Jefferson, WisconsinElsie Schrank was listed as a daughter in William M. Schrank's household on the 1900 Census at Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: 1793; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1241793.

Charles Gottschalk

M, d. 1955
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Gottschalk married Elsie Schrank, daughter of William M. Schrank and Elizabeth Kutz.
Death1955Charles Gottschalk died in 1955.

Carolyn Braun

F, b. 2 May 1888, d. 24 April 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 July 1911As of 12 July 1911,her married name was Sellnow.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1888Carolyn Braun was born on 2 May 1888 at Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Marriage12 July 1911She married Fred Sellnow on 12 July 1911 at Lima, Wisconsin.
Death24 April 1956Carolyn Braun died on 24 April 1956 at Edgerton, Wisconsin, at age 67.

Child of Carolyn Braun and Fred Sellnow

Fred Sellnow

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 July 1911Fred Sellnow married Carolyn Braun on 12 July 1911 at Lima, Wisconsin.

Child of Fred Sellnow and Carolyn Braun

Evan Hale

M, d. before 1967
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEvan Hale married unknown (?).
Deathbefore 1967Evan Hale died before 1967.

unknown (?)

F, d. after 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hale.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUnknown (?) married Evan Hale.
Deathafter 1967Unknown (?) died after 1967.

Charles E. Patrick

M, b. 10 November 1924, d. 14 July 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 November 1924Charles E. Patrick was born on 10 November 1924 at Juneau, Wisconsin.
Marriage9 October 1948He married Viola M. Miller on 9 October 1948.
Death14 July 2004Charles E. Patrick died on 14 July 2004 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 79.