Joseph Rupp

M
Father*Joseph John Rupp b. 6 Mar 1915, d. 2 Jun 1954
Mother*Beulah Jane Pelton
Life EventDateDescription
Joseph Rupp was the son of Joseph John Rupp and Beulah Jane Pelton.

Rolland Rupp

M, d. before 1954
Father*Joseph John Rupp b. 6 Mar 1915, d. 2 Jun 1954
Mother*Beulah Jane Pelton
Life EventDateDescription
Rolland Rupp was the son of Joseph John Rupp and Beulah Jane Pelton.
Deathbefore 1954Rolland Rupp died before 1954.

(?) Kelly

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1954(?) Kelly married Gladys Mary Rupp, daughter of Frank A. Rupp Jr. and Nettie Louisa Zimmer, before 1954.

William Gilman Fee

M, b. 21 September 1902, d. 11 December 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Gilman Fee was also known as Gilman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1902William Gilman Fee was born on 21 September 1902 at Iowa.
Marriage1929He married Lillian Mary Bauer, daughter of John H. Bauer and Stella Mary Zimmer, in 1929.
Death11 December 1990William Gilman Fee died on 11 December 1990 at Iowa at age 88.

Robert Loucks

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Loucks married Leona Dora Bauer, daughter of John H. Bauer and Stella Mary Zimmer.

Frances Grace Zimmer

F, b. 21 September 1883, d. 2 November 1978
Father*John E. Zimmer b. 27 Jan 1860, d. 11 Dec 1936
Mother*Mary Lawrey b. 18 Apr 1864, d. 15 Feb 1955
Frances (Zimmer) Glassmaker 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Glassmaker.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrances Grace Zimmer married William Glassmaker.
Birth21 September 1883Frances Grace Zimmer was born on 21 September 1883.
She was the daughter of John E. Zimmer and Mary Lawrey.
Death2 November 1978Frances Grace Zimmer died on 2 November 1978 at age 95.
  • In 1928 Cherokee, Iowa newspaper clipping: 5 generations A Lawrey Sr, Mary (Lawrey) Zimmer, Frances Grace (Zimmer) Glassmaker, Elizabeth (Glassmaker) Bauer, Geraldine Bauer.
    Cherokee, Iowa newspaper - 5 generations A Lawrey Sr, Mary (Lawrey) Zimmer, Frances Grace (Zimmer) Glassmaker, Elizabeth (Glassmaker) Bauer, Geraldine Bauer

Child of Frances Grace Zimmer and William Glassmaker

William Glassmaker

M, b. 7 January 1876, d. 25 December 1959
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Glassmaker married Frances Grace Zimmer, daughter of John E. Zimmer and Mary Lawrey.
Birth7 January 1876William Glassmaker was born on 7 January 1876.
Death25 December 1959He died on 25 December 1959 at Iowa at age 83.

Child of William Glassmaker and Frances Grace Zimmer

Loretta Hauser

F, b. 16 February 1910, d. 26 July 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 November 1932As of 27 November 1932,her married name was Soeldner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1910Loretta Hauser was born on 16 February 1910.
Marriage27 November 1932She married Andrew Soeldner, son of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth, on 27 November 1932.
Death26 July 1994Loretta Hauser died on 26 July 1994 at age 84 Loretta (Hauser) Soeldner obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 28, 1994 - Loretta (Hauser) Soeldner obituary

Herbert E. Runde

M, b. 5 October 1930, d. 21 April 1995
Father*Arnold Henry Runde b. 12 Aug 1901, d. 18 Jul 1968
Mother*Eveline Theresa Wiegman b. 2 Mar 1902, d. 26 Feb 1971
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHerbert E. Runde married Patricia Faherty.
Birth5 October 1930Herbert E. Runde was born on 5 October 1930.
He was the son of Arnold Henry Runde and Eveline Theresa Wiegman.
Death21 April 1995Herbert E. Runde died on 21 April 1995 at age 64 Herbert E Runde obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 24, 1995 - Herbert E Runde obituary

Patricia Faherty

F
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePatricia Faherty married Herbert E. Runde, son of Arnold Henry Runde and Eveline Theresa Wiegman.

Margaret Runde

F
Father*Arnold Henry Runde b. 12 Aug 1901, d. 18 Jul 1968
Mother*Eveline Theresa Wiegman b. 2 Mar 1902, d. 26 Feb 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Leibfried.
Life EventDateDescription
Margaret Runde was the daughter of Arnold Henry Runde and Eveline Theresa Wiegman.
MarriageMargaret Runde married Bernard Charles Leibfried, son of John Bernard Leibfried and Roselinda Catherine Hufnagel.

Lauren Helen White

F, b. 12 October 2007, d. 12 October 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Death12 October 2007Lauren Helen White died on 12 October 2007 Lauren Helen White obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 14, 2007 - Lauren Helen White obituary
Birth12 October 2007She was born on 12 October 2007.

Gerald Charles Melssen

M, b. 26 June 1949, d. 6 February 2016
Father*Henry A. Melssen b. 4 Feb 1914, d. 24 Oct 2008
Mother*Mary Ann Kieler b. 25 Dec 1929, d. 10 Feb 2021
Gerald C Melssen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 June 1949Gerald Charles Melssen was born on 26 June 1949 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry A. Melssen and Mary Ann Kieler.
Death6 February 2016Gerald Charles Melssen died on 6 February 2016 at age 66 Gerald C. Melssen, 66, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2015 at his home in Epworth, Iowa after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer.

Friends and relatives of Gerald may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa where a wake service at 4:00 p.m.

Services for Gerald will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa with Rev. Richard Kuhn presiding. Burial will be held in Highview Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa, with full military honors afforded by the Epworth John White American Legion Post #650.

Gerald was born June 28, 1949 in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, son of Henry and Mary Ann (Kieler) Melssen. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1967. On December 21, 1974 he was united in marriage to Sandra King at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, IA. He worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 40 years until his retirement in May of 2012. Gerry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force for four years, three of those years were served in Bitburg, Germany.
Gerald was a member of the St. Patrick’s Parish in Epworth, IA and the Epworth John White American Legion Post #650.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Melssen of Epworth, IA; three children, Sara (Jay) Upmann of Stockton, IL, Dawn (Tyson) Yohe of Wilton, IA, and Eldon (Jodi) Melssen of Burlington, IA; the pride of his life was his five grandchildren, Cameron and Caeden Upmann, Maxwell and Madelyn Yohe and Carter Melssen; his mother, Mary Ann Melssen of Dickeyville, WI; seven siblings, Mary Jo (Ronald) Lau of Clarksville, TN, Doris (Harold) Kelly of Dubuque, Lee Ann Melssen and Linda Morshead both of Polk City, IA, Donald Melssen of Phoenix, AZ, Henry Melssen of Dickeyville, WI, and David (Rita) Melssen of Dickeyville, WI; one sister-in-law, Ellen LaPage of Dyersville, IA; one brother-in-law, Harvey (Beta) King of Epworth, IA.

He is preceded in death by his father Henry A. Melssen; grandparents, Charles and Josephine Kieler and Leo and Barbara Melssen; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou King, and one brother-in-law, John LaPage.

Frank Charles Lange

M, b. 23 December 1902, d. 6 January 1997
Father*Charles Joseph Lange b. 20 Nov 1875, d. 2 May 1949
Mother*Mathilda Kieler b. Dec 1878, d. 11 Oct 1938
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrank Charles Lange married Louise C. Kunkel, daughter of Edward Bernard Kunkel and Katherine Alt.
Birth23 December 1902Frank Charles Lange was born on 23 December 1902 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler.
Death6 January 1997Frank Charles Lange died on 6 January 1997 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 94.

Children of Frank Charles Lange and Louise C. Kunkel

Arnold L. Lange

M, b. 9 May 1916, d. 6 March 1979
Father*Charles Joseph Lange b. 20 Nov 1875, d. 2 May 1949
Mother*Mathilda Kieler b. Dec 1878, d. 11 Oct 1938
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1916Arnold L. Lange was born on 9 May 1916 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler.
Marriage20 August 1947Arnold L. Lange married Catherine E. Salzmann, daughter of Adolph J. Salzmann and Anna M. Averkamp, on 20 August 1947.
Death6 March 1979Arnold L. Lange died on 6 March 1979 at age 62 also reported as March 6, 1978.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinArnold L. Lange was listed as a son in Charles Joseph Lange's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037.

Ervin W. Lange

M, b. 19 February 1911, d. 20 November 1984
Father*Charles Joseph Lange b. 20 Nov 1875, d. 2 May 1949
Mother*Mathilda Kieler b. Dec 1878, d. 11 Oct 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErvin W. Lange was also known as Tony.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1911Ervin W. Lange was born on 19 February 1911 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler.
Marriage16 February 1944Ervin W. Lange married Marian Balbina Salzmann, daughter of Adolph J. Salzmann and Anna M. Averkamp, on 16 February 1944 Marian Salzmann and Ervin Lange marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 22, 1944 - Marian Salzmann and Ervin Lange marriage announcement
Death20 November 1984Ervin W. Lange died on 20 November 1984 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinErvin W. Lange was listed as a son in Charles Joseph Lange's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Ervin W. Lange and Marian Balbina Salzmann

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037.

Ira John Lange

M, b. 17 February 1905, d. March 1948
Father*Charles Joseph Lange b. 20 Nov 1875, d. 2 May 1949
Mother*Mathilda Kieler b. Dec 1878, d. 11 Oct 1938
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIra John Lange was also known as Iray John.
Name VariationIra John Lange was also known as John Irenus.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1905Ira John Lange was born on 17 February 1905 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler.
DeathMarch 1948Ira John Lange died in March 1948 at age 43 Ira John Lange obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 28, 1948 - Ira John Lange obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinIra John Lange was listed as a son in Charles Joseph Lange's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037.

John Lange

M, b. 1837, d. 1911
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1837John Lange was born in 1837.
Marriageafter 1865He married Elizabeth Jansen after 1865.
Death1911John Lange died in 1911.

Children of John Lange and Elizabeth Jansen

Elizabeth Jansen

F, b. 1840, d. 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1860As of before 1860,her married name was Frembgen.
Married Nameafter 1865As of after 1865,her married name was Lange.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1840Elizabeth Jansen was born in 1840.
Marriagebefore 1860She married Anton Frembgen before 1860.
Marriageafter 1865Elizabeth Jansen married John Lange after 1865.
Death1913Elizabeth Jansen died in 1913.

Children of Elizabeth Jansen and Anton Frembgen

Children of Elizabeth Jansen and John Lange

Henry Aloysius Lange

M, b. 17 October 1877, d. 1957
Father*John Lange b. 1837, d. 1911
Mother*Elizabeth Jansen b. 1840, d. 1913
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 October 1877Henry Aloysius Lange was born on 17 October 1877 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Lange and Elizabeth Jansen.
Marriage1901Henry Aloysius Lange married Mary S. Gubbels in 1901.
Death1957Henry Aloysius Lange died in 1957.

Dorothea Agatha Lange

F, b. 21 February 1882, d. 4 October 1963
Father*John Lange b. 1837, d. 1911
Mother*Elizabeth Jansen b. 1840, d. 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Agatha Lange was also known as Dora.
Married NameHer married name was Splinter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothea Agatha Lange married (?) Splinter.
Birth21 February 1882Dorothea Agatha Lange was born on 21 February 1882 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Lange and Elizabeth Jansen.
Death4 October 1963Dorothea Agatha Lange died on 4 October 1963 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81.

(?) Splinter

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Splinter married Dorothea Agatha Lange, daughter of John Lange and Elizabeth Jansen.

Marian Balbina Salzmann

F, b. 15 September 1922, d. 17 November 2001
Father*Adolph J. Salzmann b. 14 Mar 1892, d. 26 Oct 1973
Mother*Anna M. Averkamp b. 12 Jun 1892, d. 25 May 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarian Balbina Salzmann was also known as Salzman.
Name VariationMarian Balbina Salzmann was also known as Marion.
Married Name16 February 1944As of 16 February 1944,her married name was Lange.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1922Marian Balbina Salzmann was born on 15 September 1922 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Adolph J. Salzmann and Anna M. Averkamp.
Marriage16 February 1944Marian Balbina Salzmann married Ervin W. Lange, son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler, on 16 February 1944 Marian Salzmann and Ervin Lange marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 22, 1944 - Marian Salzmann and Ervin Lange marriage announcement
Death17 November 2001Marian Balbina Salzmann died on 17 November 2001 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 79.

Children of Marian Balbina Salzmann and Ervin W. Lange

Eugene A. Lange

M, b. 12 November 1954, d. 2 December 1972
Father*Ervin W. Lange b. 19 Feb 1911, d. 20 Nov 1984
Mother*Marian Balbina Salzmann b. 15 Sep 1922, d. 17 Nov 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1954Eugene A. Lange was born on 12 November 1954.
He was the son of Ervin W. Lange and Marian Balbina Salzmann.
Death2 December 1972Eugene A. Lange died on 2 December 1972 at by accidental shooting while hunting, Wisconsin, at age 18 Eugene A Lange obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 4, 1972 - Eugene A Lange obituary
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 3, 1972 - Eugene Lange hunting accident

Michael Lange

M, b. 22 February 1957, d. 30 October 1985
Father*Ervin W. Lange b. 19 Feb 1911, d. 20 Nov 1984
Mother*Marian Balbina Salzmann b. 15 Sep 1922, d. 17 Nov 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1957Michael Lange was born on 22 February 1957.
He was the son of Ervin W. Lange and Marian Balbina Salzmann.
Death30 October 1985Michael Lange died on 30 October 1985 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 28.

Louise C. Kunkel

F, b. 9 June 1900, d. 8 December 1991
Father*Edward Bernard Kunkel b. 28 Apr 1857, d. Feb 1929
Mother*Katherine Alt b. Jun 1863, d. 17 May 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lange.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouise C. Kunkel married Frank Charles Lange, son of Charles Joseph Lange and Mathilda Kieler.
Birth9 June 1900Louise C. Kunkel was born on 9 June 1900 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Edward Bernard Kunkel and Katherine Alt.
Death8 December 1991Louise C. Kunkel died on 8 December 1991 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Children of Louise C. Kunkel and Frank Charles Lange

Mary Agnes Lange

F, b. 16 December 1926, d. 3 November 2002
Father*Frank Charles Lange b. 23 Dec 1902, d. 6 Jan 1997
Mother*Louise C. Kunkel b. 9 Jun 1900, d. 8 Dec 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Tranel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Agnes Lange married Oswin Herman Tranel.
Birth16 December 1926Mary Agnes Lange was born on 16 December 1926 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Charles Lange and Louise C. Kunkel.
Death3 November 2002Mary Agnes Lange died on 3 November 2002 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 75.

Oswin Herman Tranel

M, b. 22 April 1925, d. 5 May 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOswin Herman Tranel was also known as Ossie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOswin Herman Tranel married Mary Agnes Lange, daughter of Frank Charles Lange and Louise C. Kunkel.
Birth22 April 1925Oswin Herman Tranel was born on 22 April 1925 at Illinois.
Death5 May 2013He died on 5 May 2013 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 88.

John Martin Lange

M, b. 21 April 1929, d. 21 January 2017
Father*Frank Charles Lange b. 23 Dec 1902, d. 6 Jan 1997
Mother*Louise C. Kunkel b. 9 Jun 1900, d. 8 Dec 1991
John Martin Lange
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 April 1929John Martin Lange was born on 21 April 1929 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Charles Lange and Louise C. Kunkel.
Marriage5 August 1953John Martin Lange married Evelyn Mary Digman on 5 August 1953 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death21 January 2017John Martin Lange died on 21 January 2017 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 87 John M Lange, 87, of Platteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017, forever being loved by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am, Monday, January 30, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Rev. Bart Timmerman along with Deacon Bill Bussan and Deacon Larry Tranel will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 pm Sunday at the Melby Funeral Home and Crematory, Platteville where there will be a parish rosary at 2:45 pm. Friends may also call from 9:30 am until the time of the service on Monday at the church. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

John was born on April 21, 1929, in Jamestown Township, Grant County, the son of Frank and Louise (Kunkel) Lange. He was united in marriage to Evelyn M. (Digman) Lange on August 5, 1953, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler. John loved farming and having his children close by. He always had at least one child with him while farming so it seemed only natural that he and Rich would farm together for years. When John moved off the farm, his grandson, Ryan, bought his farm to continue the farming legacy on Pleasant Valley Road. John was an usher at St. Mary’s Church for many years, a member of the Catholic Knights, American Legion, K.C. Council, the NFO and Organic Valley Co-op.

John is survived by seven children, Gary (Robert Van Dyke) of Rancho Mirage, CA; Joe (Sandy) Lange of Deerfield, WI; Mary Jane (Kevin) Colopy of Zanesville, OH; Ann (Larry) Miesen of Cuba City, WI; Pat (Dave) Melzer of Elk Grove Village, IL; Joan (Randy) Check of Reedsburg, WI; Cathy (Herb) Yanke of Prairie du Sac, WI; daughter-in-law Patty Lange; twenty grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Lange of Dickeyville, WI, Bernita Digman of Hazel Green, WI; Harriet Lindner of Sparta, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn, his oldest son, Richard, his parents and in-laws, sister Mary Agnes (Ossie) Tranel, brother Eddie Lange, brother and sisters-in-law, Lavern (Leona) Digman, Marcie (Benny) Dietzel, Harold Lindner, and Edwin Digman.

Child of John Martin Lange and Evelyn Mary Digman

Evelyn Mary Digman

F, b. 19 March 1928, d. 18 June 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 August 1953As of 5 August 1953,her married name was Lange.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1928Evelyn Mary Digman was born on 19 March 1928 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage5 August 1953She married John Martin Lange, son of Frank Charles Lange and Louise C. Kunkel, on 5 August 1953 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death18 June 2013Evelyn Mary Digman died on 18 June 2013 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 85.

Child of Evelyn Mary Digman and John Martin Lange