Robert Hanson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage11 May 2009Robert Hanson married Alice C. Scheckel, daughter of Eugene F. Scheckel and Viola M. Arensdorff, on 11 May 2009.

Betty Patzner

F, b. 4 March 1929, d. 22 April 2019
Father*Raymond Joseph Patzner b. 24 Mar 1907, d. 7 Mar 1992
Mother*Clarissa E. Althaus b. 27 Dec 1906, d. 24 Sep 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 August 1948As of 24 August 1948,her married name was Richardson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1929Betty Patzner was born on 4 March 1929 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus.
Marriage24 August 1948Betty Patzner married Levi Richardson on 24 August 1948.
Death22 April 2019Betty Patzner died on 22 April 2019 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 90 Betty Richardson, age 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly from Potosi, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Park Place Assisted Living in Platteville. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin, with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be at the St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Betty Richardson Memorial Fund.

Betty was born on March 4, 1929 in Potosi, the daughter of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. Betty attended school in Tennyson. Betty was united in marriage to Levi Richardson on August 24, 1948 at St. Andrew Church, Tennyson, WI. The two were blessed with 61 wonderful years together, and six children, before Levi was sadly called home ahead of her on January 8, 2010.

Betty and Levi were avid travelers. They vacationed in Hawaii, Scotland, England, California, Connecticut, Arizona, South Dakota, Canada, Mexico, Florida, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. They also spent many years camping and fishing. They greatly enjoyed hosting family and friends while camping and giving boat rides to grandchildren.

Betty had several jobs over the years, most importantly, being a wonderful mother, grandma, and GG. Betty and Levi farmed for many years in Potosi. Betty also worked off the farm at the Dug Out Restaurant, Rigsby Hollow Greenhouse/Nursery in Potosi then later in Dubuque and finally retiring from Orchard Manor. Betty was a very active volunteer for St. Andrew church for funeral dinners for many years. She always had a fresh baked pie for every funeral.

Betty loved any and all flowers and plants. She loved to garden and had two very large vegetable and flower gardens when her children were growing up. She continued to have vegetable/flower gardens even after they moved from the farm. She also was an awesome cook and baker. Anyone visiting never left her home hungry. Betty was a member of St. Andrew Church her entire life.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include her children, Roger Richardson; Ken (Dianna) Richardson; Mark (Paula) Richardson; Janis (Larry) Udelhofen; Lora (Jim) Siegert; son-in-law, Kyle (Avis) Shaw; siblings, Merlin (Joan) Patzner, Mary (John) Thill; and Carol (Gene) Ihm; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louie Richardson, Jim (Judy) Richardson, Ron (Ruth) Richardson, and Pat Richardson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

They were blessed with sixteen grandchildren; Scot Freiburger, Tracy (Sam) Hoffman, Ricky, Tina, and Roger Richardson, Jennifer (Kevin) Kujawa, Jeremy (Wendy) Richardson, Julia (Ryan) Schaller, Mike (Becky), Matt, and Marty Richardson, Jamie (Sean Tepper) Udelhofen, Lexie (Shane) Straka, Logan (Charity), Lindsey, and Noah Siegert; twenty great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; a daughter, Vicki Shaw; daughter-in-law, Theresa Richardson; an infant grandson, siblings, Marita and Doris Patzner, Charlene Buss, James, Paul and Carl Patzner; sisters-in-law, Esther Robinson, Linda Simmons and Betty Richardson; and brother-in-law Charlie Richardson.

Levi Richardson

M, d. 8 January 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 August 1948Levi Richardson married Betty Patzner, daughter of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus, on 24 August 1948.
Death8 January 2010Levi Richardson died on 8 January 2010.

Milo Butler

M, b. 18 November 1906, d. 4 July 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMilo Butler was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMilo Butler married Lila Thompson.
Birth18 November 1906Milo Butler was born on 18 November 1906.
Death4 July 1993He died on 4 July 1993 at age 86.

Child of Milo Butler and Lila Thompson

Lila Thompson

F, b. 3 October 1912, d. 27 August 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Butler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLila Thompson married Milo Butler.
Birth3 October 1912Lila Thompson was born on 3 October 1912.
Death27 August 1993She died on 27 August 1993 at age 80.

Child of Lila Thompson and Milo Butler

Edna Mary Ludwig

F, b. 7 May 1945, d. 11 January 2019
Father*Richard W. Ludwig b. 1911, d. 1 Sep 1989
Mother*Marie C. Kramer b. 1913, d. 18 Feb 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 May 1945Edna Mary Ludwig was born on 7 May 1945 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Richard W. Ludwig and Marie C. Kramer.
Death11 January 2019Edna Mary Ludwig died on 11 January 2019 at age 73 Edna Mary Ludwig age 73, of Platteville, passed away on Friday Jan 11, 2019 at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City. A Celebration of Edna's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. The family would like all to be comfortable so please come in casual attire. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the celebration on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epione Pavilion, Cuba City.

She was born May 7th, 1945 in Platteville WI, the daughter of Richard and Marie Kramer Ludwig. Edna attended Bunker Hill Country School and graduated from Platteville High School.

While still in high school, Edna started working as a nursing assistant. She held positions as an activity aide and activity director at the Platteville Municipal Nursing Home and then became activity director of Southwest Health Center. In 2009, she retired due to health issues after dedicating 47 years to caring for the elderly as a healthcare professional. Edna was a member of Southwest Activity Professionals and the Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals where she served as Vice President.

Edna enjoyed farming, nature, flowers, art, poetry, and a good conversation with a child. She believed in God and caring for this earth. She enjoyed sports, especially cheering on the Badgers, Packers and North Dakota State Bison. She treasured a good Bloody Mary with a friend, her friendships with neighbors and spending time with family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, grace in handling life, kindness to others and love of a cold Busch Lite.

Edna is survived by her sister, Karen Habel of Platteville; nephews, Rodney (Lois) Habel of Downers Grove IL, Mark (Kristy) Burkholder of Puyallup WA; niece, Gretchen (Daniel) Butts, Spring Green WI; great-nieces, Lainie, Karissa, McKenna, Holly, Taylor, Allison, Alex, Emma; great-nephew, Dakota; great-great-niece, Kennedy “Buttercup”, and forever friend Dean Feldman. She was preceded in death by parents, sister, Deborah Ludwig and brother-in-law, Lyle Habel.

Nellie E. Hunt

F, b. 3 March 1876, d. 13 May 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Deiter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNellie E. Hunt married Louis Deiter.
Birth3 March 1876Nellie E. Hunt was born on 3 March 1876 at Wisconsin.
Death13 May 1967She died on 13 May 1967 at Illinois at age 91 Nellie Deiter obituary.
Sterling (IL) Daily Gazette May 16, 1967 - Nellie Deiter obituary

Children of Nellie E. Hunt and Louis Deiter

Louis Deiter

M, b. 1874, d. 14 May 1953
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouis Deiter married Nellie E. Hunt.
Birth1874Louis Deiter was born in 1874 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death14 May 1953He died on 14 May 1953 Louis Deiter obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 16, 1953 - Louis Deiter obituary

Children of Louis Deiter and Nellie E. Hunt

Marillee Joan Olson

F, b. 25 February 1972, d. 6 October 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1972Marillee Joan Olson was born on 25 February 1972.
Death6 October 1973She died on 6 October 1973 at age 1.

Robert Allen Olson

M, b. 21 December 1924, d. 30 March 2005
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Allen Olson married Peggy J. Goss.
Birth21 December 1924Robert Allen Olson was born on 21 December 1924 at Wisconsin.
Death30 March 2005He died on 30 March 2005 at Wisconsin at age 80.

Peggy J. Goss

F, b. 13 January 1934, d. 2 July 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeggy J. Goss married Robert Allen Olson.
Birth13 January 1934Peggy J. Goss was born on 13 January 1934 at Wisconsin.
Death2 July 2015She died on 2 July 2015 at Wisconsin at age 81.

Floris Loyal Yager

M, b. 17 April 1918, d. 4 September 1967
Charts
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1918Floris Loyal Yager was born on 17 April 1918 at Grant, Wisconsin.
MarriageSeptember 1941He married Dolores May Deiter, daughter of Elmer Deiter and Ethel Hamilton, in September 1941.
Death4 September 1967Floris Loyal Yager died on 4 September 1967 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 49.

John Martelle

M

Child of John Martelle

Mary Joyce Hamilton

F, b. 19 August 1940, d. 25 July 2014
Father*Lawrence Hamilton b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 23 Aug 1986
Mother*Naomi Martelle b. 1904, d. 28 Mar 1951
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Mary Joyce (Hamilton) Enabnit
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameSeptember 1958As of September 1958,her married name was Rubie.
Married NameApril 1990As of April 1990,her married name was Enabnit.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 August 1940Mary Joyce Hamilton was born on 19 August 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Lawrence Hamilton and Naomi Martelle.
MarriageSeptember 1958Mary Joyce Hamilton married Fred Rubie in September 1958.
Divorcebefore 1990Mary Joyce Hamilton and Fred Rubie were divorced before 1990.
MarriageApril 1990Mary Joyce Hamilton married Lyle D. Enabnit in April 1990.
Death25 July 2014Mary Joyce Hamilton died on 25 July 2014 at Wisconsin at age 73 Mary J. Enabnit, age 73, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

She was born August 19, 1940 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of the late Lawrence and Naomi (Martelle) Hamilton. She married Fred Rubie in September of 1958 and they later divorced. She married Lyle Enabnit in April of 1990.

Mary retired from Minnesota Rubber in Mason City, IA after 19 years of service. She then worked at the Prairie du Chien Tourist Information Center and Homeward Bound. Mary enjoyed camping, her flower garden, baking her famous cookies, candies, bars and breads. She and Lyle enjoyed traveling and spending time at their retirement home in Harlingen, TX.

She is survived by her husband Lyle of Prairie du Chien, her sister Dorothy (William) Jansen of Sioux City, IA, her daughter; Cathy (Dan) Chisholm of Mason City, IA, her sons; Fred (Lori) Rubie of Clive, IA, Russ (Amy) Rubie of Winona, MN, grandchildren; Luke, Amanda (Caleb), Chris, Jordan, stepchildren; Julie Schroader of Minneapolis, MN, Joel (Wanita) Enabnit of Mason City, IA, Janella Wood of Springfield, MO, Jena (Rudy) Mansfield of Lindenhurst, IL, step grandchildren; Dexter, Tricia, Wesley, Wendy, Nicholas, Nathan, Walker, Taite.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Christensen officiating. A private family interment will be at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

Lyle D. Enabnit

M, b. 11 September 1937, d. 30 September 2015
Charts
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 September 1937Lyle D. Enabnit was born on 11 September 1937 at Iowa.
MarriageApril 1990He married Mary Joyce Hamilton, daughter of Lawrence Hamilton and Naomi Martelle, in April 1990.
Death30 September 2015Lyle D. Enabnit died on 30 September 2015 at Wisconsin at age 78.

Fred Rubie

M
Charts
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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSeptember 1958Fred Rubie married Mary Joyce Hamilton, daughter of Lawrence Hamilton and Naomi Martelle, in September 1958.
Divorcebefore 1990Fred Rubie and Mary Joyce Hamilton were divorced before 1990.

William R. Jansen

M, b. 4 February 1926, d. 3 March 2016
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam R. Jansen was also known as William K.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1926William R. Jansen was born on 4 February 1926 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death3 March 2016He died on 3 March 2016 at age 90 William "Bill" Jansen of Sioux City passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family, following a brief illness.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 1915 Nebraska St., in Sioux City, with the Rev. Roger Madden officiating. Visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., in Sioux City.

Bill was born on Feb. 4, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa, to George F. Jansen and Rose (Rechsteiner) Jansen. He was a 1943 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. He then worked at Dubuque Bank and Trust until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He was sent through officer training, graduating with a degree in business from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1946.

On Sept. 4, 1948, Bill married Dorothy Jean Hamilton. The two of them made their home in Dubuque, where they raised their four children. Following his discharge from the Navy, Bill returned to Dubuque Bank and Trust Company where he remained until 1979. He began as an assistant cashier, becoming the president and a director of the bank from 1967 to 1979.

Bill accepted a position as a vice president with Toy Bank of Sioux City in 1981. Toy became Norwest Bank in 1987. There he continued as a vice president until his retirement in 1991.

Always an active member of the community where he lived, in Dubuque Bill served on the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Dubuque Rotary Club, the Dubuque YMCA, the boards of Mid-America Life Insurance Company and Finley Hospital. He was the treasurer for Bethany Home Retirement Center, and was deeply involved in the church he loved there, Immanuel United Church of Christ.

While in Sioux City, he served on The Mental Health Board, Sioux City Rotary Club, and was an involved and dedicated member of First United Methodist Church of Sioux City. In retirement, he served for 20 years as a volunteer for the Service Corps of Retired Executives.

Bill took immense pleasure in time spent with friends, playing golf and cards, but his greatest joy was his family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Vicki (Douglas) Kunkle, Linda (Nathan) Aaseng, and Jean Kahl; a son, David (Lynn) Jansen; grandchildren Kelli (John Day) Kunkle-Day, Jonathan (Meredith) Kunkle, Jay (Amber Henson) Aaseng, Maury (Charlene) Aaseng, Mikhaila (Brandon) Dattoli, Evan (Stephanie) Aaseng, Carolyn (Jason) Hardy, Brian (Kristine) Kahl, Michael (Melanie) Kahl, Joshua Jansen, Jonathan Jansen, and Cara Jansen; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, George J. Jansen and John Jansen; his sister, Elsie Prater; sisters-in-law, Donna Jansen and Mary (Hamilton) Enabnit; brother-in-law, Lyle Enabnit; son-in-law, Douglas Kahl; and nephews, George A. Jansen and Thomas Prater.

(?) Klein

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1956(?) Klein married Estelle L. McDermott before 1956.

Anna (?)

F, b. April 1851, d. February 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna (?) was also known as Annie (?).
Married Namecirca 1873As of circa 1873,her married name was Olsen.
Married Namecirca 1873As of circa 1873,her married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1851Anna (?) was born in April 1851 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1873She married John Olson circa 1873.
DeathFebruary 1935Anna (?) died in February 1935 at age 83 Anna Olson obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 28, 1935 - Anna Olson obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinAnna (?) was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Anna (?) and John Olson

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

John Olson

M, b. October 1840, d. between 1920 and 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Olson was also known as Olsen.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1840John Olson was born in October 1840 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1873He married Anna (?) circa 1873.
Deathbetween 1920 and 1930John Olson died between 1920 and 1930.

Children of John Olson and Anna (?)

Nellie J. Olson

F, b. 5 October 1878, d. 14 March 1969
Father*John Olson b. Oct 1840, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Mother*Anna (?) b. Apr 1851, d. Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 August 1899As of 1 August 1899,her married name was Badger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 October 1878Nellie J. Olson was born on 5 October 1878 at Sweden.
She was the daughter of John Olson and Anna (?).
Marriage1 August 1899Nellie J. Olson married Peter H. Badger on 1 August 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death14 March 1969Nellie J. Olson died on 14 March 1969 at USA at age 90.

Peter H. Badger

M, b. 8 March 1875, d. 11 March 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1875Peter H. Badger was born on 8 March 1875.
Marriage1 August 1899He married Nellie J. Olson, daughter of John Olson and Anna (?), on 1 August 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death11 March 1964Peter H. Badger died on 11 March 1964 at age 89.

Frank Oscar Olson

M, b. April 1892
Father*John Olson b. Oct 1840, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Mother*Anna (?) b. Apr 1851, d. Feb 1935
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1892Frank Oscar Olson was born in April 1892 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Olson and Anna (?).

William John Olson

M, b. May 1890, d. 1956
Father*John Olson b. Oct 1840, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Mother*Anna (?) b. Apr 1851, d. Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam John Olson was also known as John William.
Name VariationWilliam John Olson was also known as Olsen.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1890William John Olson was born in May 1890 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Olson and Anna (?).
Death1956William John Olson died in 1956.

David A. Olson

M, b. 27 March 1874, d. 16 August 1950
Father*John Olson b. Oct 1840, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Mother*Anna (?) b. Apr 1851, d. Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDavid A. Olson was also known as Olsen.
Name VariationDavid A. Olson was also known as Dave.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1874David A. Olson was born on 27 March 1874 at Sweden.
He was the son of John Olson and Anna (?).
Death16 August 1950David A. Olson died on 16 August 1950 at Wisconsin at age 76.

Charles O. Olson

M, b. January 1876
Father*John Olson b. Oct 1840, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Mother*Anna (?) b. Apr 1851, d. Feb 1935
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles O. Olson was also known as Charley O.
Name VariationCharles O. Olson was also known as Olsen.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1876Charles O. Olson was born in January 1876 at Sweden.
He was the son of John Olson and Anna (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Smelser, Grant, WisconsinCharles O. Olson was listed as a son in Anna (?)'s household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

William A. Peters

M, b. 12 December 1887, d. 1 October 1934
Father*Herman James Peters b. 1859, d. 1919
Mother*Adeline Josephine Barcum b. Jan 1859, d. 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1887William A. Peters was born on 12 December 1887 at Illinois.
He was the son of Herman James Peters and Adeline Josephine Barcum.
Marriagebefore 1924William A. Peters married Josephine Lodes before 1924.
Death1 October 1934William A. Peters died on 1 October 1934 at age 46.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Township 94, Yankton, South DakotaWilliam A. Peters was listed as a son in Herman James Peters's household on the 1900 Census at Township 94, Yankton, South Dakota; listed as Harma Peters.1

Children of William A. Peters and Josephine Lodes

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 94, Yankton, South Dakota; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0352; FHL microfilm: 1241555.

Jacob H. Eckerman

M, b. 14 July 1875, d. 23 January 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJacob H. Eckerman was also known as J. H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 July 1875Jacob H. Eckerman was born on 14 July 1875 at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Marriage6 February 1906He married Theresia VonTersch on 6 February 1906 at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.
Death23 January 1937Jacob H. Eckerman died on 23 January 1937 at Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westphalia, Shelby, IowaJacob H. Eckerman was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.1
1930Warren, Carroll, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Warren, Carroll, Iowa.2
  • JACOB ECKERMAN.

    It is proper to judge of a man's success and status in life by the estimation in which he is held by his fellow citizens. They see him at his work, in his family circle, in his church, at his devotions, hear his views on public questions, observe the outcome of his code of morals, witness how he conducts himself in all the relations of life and thus become competent to judge of his merits and demerits. After a long course of years of such daily observation, it would be out of the question for his neighbors not to know his worth, because, as has been said, "actions speak louder than words." In this county there is nothing but good spoken of Jacob Eckerman, a prosperous merchant of Westphalia and a public-spirited citizen of his community. Jacob Eckerman, the son of Louis and Wilhelmina (Dorneaden) Eckerman, was born July 7, 1872, in Jo Daviess county, Illinois. His father was born, reared and married in Germany and came to this country several years after their marriage. They first settled in Jo Daviess county, Illinois, and five years later moved to Lafayette county, Wisconsin, where they lived for twenty-seven years. In that county, Louis Eckerman purchased a farm of two hundred and fifty acres and farmed as only German farmers can. He finally disposed of his farm in Wisconsin and came to Shelby county, Iowa, and settled in Westphalia, where he lived until his death, December 7, 1909. Jacob Eckerman was one of seven children born to his parents and received a good education in the Catholic schools of Wisconsin and later graduated from the high school in his immediate neighborhood. While attending school in the winter season as a youth, he spent his summer vacations, upon the farm assisting his father in the care of his large farm. After leaving the high school he continued to work upon the home farm until 1907 when he came to Westphalia, and purchased the general merchandise store of R. H. Mester, which he has since been very successfully managing. He carries a large and varied assortment of merchandise such as is found in stores in towns of this size and by his courteous and deferential treatment of his customers has built up a big trade in the town and surrounding community. Mr. Eckerman was married February 6, 1906, to Theresa Von Tersch, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Berns) Von Tersch, and to this union there have been born two children, Raymond and Fern. Mr. Von Tersch and his wife are natives of Germany and came to this county in 1874, locating upon a farm one mile and a half east of Westphalia. Mr. Von Tersch now lives in Westphalia and is engaged in the real estate business. The Democratic party claims the support of Mr. Eckerman but he has never been an aspirant for public office, preferring to devote all of his time and energy to his mercantile interests. He and his wife are loyal members of the Catholic church and contribute generously of their means to its support. He is a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. While living in Wisconsin he was a member of the local school board. Mr. Eckerman is a man of genial disposition with a host of warm friends in the community.

    1915 PAST AND PRESENT OF SHELBY COUNTY IOWA BY EDWARD S. WHITE, B.A., LL.B. B.F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana pages 1191 - 1192.

Children of Jacob H. Eckerman and Theresia VonTersch

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa; Roll: T625_513; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 198.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Carroll, Iowa; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340381.

Theresia VonTersch

F, b. 10 May 1888, d. 13 April 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationTheresia VonTersch was also known as Theresa.
Name VariationTheresia VonTersch was also known as VonTersh.
Married Name6 February 1906As of 6 February 1906,her married name was Eckerman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1888Theresia VonTersch was born on 10 May 1888 at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.
Marriage6 February 1906She married Jacob H. Eckerman on 6 February 1906 at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.
Death13 April 1974Theresia VonTersch died on 13 April 1974 at Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westphalia, Shelby, IowaTheresia VonTersch was listed as wife in Jacob H. Eckerman's household on the 1920 Census at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.1
1930Warren, Carroll, IowaTheresia VonTersch was listed as wife in Jacob H. Eckerman's household on the 1930 Census at Warren, Carroll, Iowa.2
1940Carroll, Carroll, IowaTheresia VonTersch was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Carroll, Carroll, Iowa.3

Children of Theresia VonTersch and Jacob H. Eckerman

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa; Roll: T625_513; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 198.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Carroll, Iowa; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340381.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carroll, Carroll, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01144; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14-6.

Raymond Eckerman

M, b. 17 May 1908, d. March 1961
Father*Jacob H. Eckerman b. 14 Jul 1875, d. 23 Jan 1937
Mother*Theresia VonTersch b. 10 May 1888, d. 13 Apr 1974
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRaymond Eckerman married Hildegarde Roth.
Birth17 May 1908Raymond Eckerman was born on 17 May 1908 at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.
He was the son of Jacob H. Eckerman and Theresia VonTersch.
DeathMarch 1961Raymond Eckerman died in March 1961 at age 52.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westphalia, Shelby, IowaRaymond Eckerman was listed as a son in Jacob H. Eckerman's household on the 1920 Census at Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa.1

Child of Raymond Eckerman and Hildegarde Roth

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westphalia, Shelby, Iowa; Roll: T625_513; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 198.