Donald C. Ryan

M, d. 16 April 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage17 May 1969Donald C. Ryan married Gloria J. Blank, daughter of Theodore F. Blank and Margaret A. Harms, on 17 May 1969.
Death16 April 2017Donald C. Ryan died on 16 April 2017.

Diana Jean Stewart

F, b. 30 October 1939, d. 21 November 2016
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Zick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDiana Jean Stewart married Gene Raymond Zick, son of Merton E. Zick and Anna E. Diske.
Birth30 October 1939Diana Jean Stewart was born on 30 October 1939 at Michigan.
Death21 November 2016She died on 21 November 2016 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Maria Hegg

F, b. 15 May 1868, d. 4 July 1895
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 May 1892As of 12 May 1892,her married name was Sherwood.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1868Maria Hegg was born on 15 May 1868.
Marriage12 May 1892She married Joseph Dyer Sherwood, son of Joseph Sherwood Sr. and Alice Ann Safford, on 12 May 1892 at Trempealeau, Wisconsin.
Death4 July 1895Maria Hegg died on 4 July 1895 at age 27.

Mary Ruth Johnson

F, b. 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1940As of 26 October 1940,her married name was Sherwood.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1917Mary Ruth Johnson was born in 1917.
Marriage26 October 1940She married Kenneth Samuel Sherwood, son of Joseph Dyer Sherwood and Laura Ella Magli, on 26 October 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.

William Koenig

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Koenig married Anna Schultz.

Children of William Koenig and Anna Schultz

Anna Schultz

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koenig.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Schultz married William Koenig.

Children of Anna Schultz and William Koenig

LaVerne A. Koenig

M, b. 7 September 1926, d. 14 May 2021
Father*William Koenig
Mother*Anna Schultz
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 September 1926LaVerne A. Koenig was born on 7 September 1926.
He was the son of William Koenig and Anna Schultz.
Marriage10 June 1949LaVerne A. Koenig married Enola Weseloh on 10 June 1949.
Death14 May 2021LaVerne A. Koenig died on 14 May 2021 at age 94 LaVerne A. Koenig, age 94, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center with his family by his side. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Lime Ridge, the son of William and Anna (Schultz) Koenig. LaVerne was a graduate of Lime Ridge High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. On June 10, 1949, he was married to the former Enola Weseloh. LaVerne was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County. He was also a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville. LaVerne enjoyed spending his winters in Arizona for over twenty years.



Survivors include his four children: Harley (Pam) Koenig, of Reedsburg; Barb (Leo) Schneider, of DeForest; Dean (Tammy) Koenig, of Hickory, NC and Bev (Tom) Keel, of Reedsburg; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Betty Weseloh, of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Enola, in January 2019; his brother: Edmund (Bertha) Koenig; and his brother-in-law: Marvin Weseloh.



Private family services will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Reedsburg Area Veterans Honor Guard. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Face masks and social distancing will be required at the visitation.

Enola Weseloh

F, d. January 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 June 1949As of 10 June 1949,her married name was Koenig.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 June 1949Enola Weseloh married LaVerne A. Koenig, son of William Koenig and Anna Schultz, on 10 June 1949.
DeathJanuary 2019Enola Weseloh died in January 2019.

Marcella ElDean Smith

F, b. 23 October 1930, d. 17 April 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 September 1946As of 28 September 1946,her married name was Long.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 October 1930Marcella ElDean Smith was born on 23 October 1930.
Marriage28 September 1946She married Verne M. Long Sr., son of William Wayne Long and Leona Amanda Long, on 28 September 1946.
Death17 April 2021Marcella ElDean Smith died on 17 April 2021 at age 90 Marcella E. Long, age 90, of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on October 23, 1930 in Bear Valley, the daughter of Harold and Clara (Risley) Smith. On September 28, 1946, she was married to Verne M. Long Sr. Together they started farming in Richland County for several years. They later moved to Hillpoint and Marcella started working at Hankscraft in Reedsburg. Marcella was a huge fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. She enjoyed working with her flowers and gardening, cooking especially making her potato salad and pies for her family, word puzzles and playing cards.

Survivors include her children: Sharon Schulte (Rollie), of Hillpoint; Verne (Mary) Long Jr., of Cottage Grove and Cheryle Lucht (Ernie), of Wonewoc; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; three sisters: Avis DeMars Roessler, Yvonne Fosdick and Judie (Richard) Ellett; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Verne, on April 14, 2014; one grandson: Bryan Schulte; two sons-in-law: Roger Hasse and Martin Lucht; one sister: Betty Erickson and five brothers: Harold, Bill, Irvin, Kenneth and Jerry Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Interment will be in the Lime Ridge Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Betty Jean Fry

F, b. 9 October 1945, d. 9 June 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 October 1968As of 5 October 1968,her married name was Wastlick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 October 1945Betty Jean Fry was born on 9 October 1945.
Death9 June 2021She died on 9 June 2021 at age 75.

John Hausladen

M, b. 14 February 1847, d. 11 April 1924
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Hausladen married Barbara Streck.
Birth14 February 1847John Hausladen was born on 14 February 1847 at Germany.
Death11 April 1924He died on 11 April 1924 at Wisconsin at age 77.

Children of John Hausladen and Barbara Streck

Barbara Streck

F, b. 5 December 1850, d. 27 April 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hausladen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBarbara Streck married John Hausladen.
Birth5 December 1850Barbara Streck was born on 5 December 1850 at Germany.
Death27 April 1924She died on 27 April 1924 at Wisconsin at age 73.

Children of Barbara Streck and John Hausladen

Mabel Eugena Adkins

F, b. 20 September 1931, d. 14 April 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1945As of 1945,her married name was Pulvermacher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1931Mabel Eugena Adkins was born on 20 September 1931.
Marriage1945She married Frederick L. Pulvermacher, son of Mathew Pulvermacher and Anna Bindl, in 1945.
Death14 April 1993Mabel Eugena Adkins died on 14 April 1993 at age 61.

Christian Tessmer

M, b. 7 January 1823, d. 5 February 1892
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristian Tessmer married Carlina Lupufski.
Birth7 January 1823Christian Tessmer was born on 7 January 1823.
Death5 February 1892He died on 5 February 1892 at age 69.

Children of Christian Tessmer and Carlina Lupufski

Carlina Lupufski

F, b. 16 November 1825, d. 24 March 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Tessmer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarlina Lupufski married Christian Tessmer.
Birth16 November 1825Carlina Lupufski was born on 16 November 1825.
Death24 March 1903She died on 24 March 1903 at age 77.

Children of Carlina Lupufski and Christian Tessmer

Ethel Shaw

F, b. 1895, d. 1992
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 November 1913As of 26 November 1913,her married name was Tessmer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1895Ethel Shaw was born in 1895.
Marriage26 November 1913She married August Arthur Tessmer, son of Charles Heinrich Tessmer Sr. and Augusta Retzlaff, on 26 November 1913.
Death1992Ethel Shaw died in 1992.

Children of Ethel Shaw and August Arthur Tessmer

Helen C. Tessmer

F, b. 9 October 1916, d. 12 February 2000
Father*August Arthur Tessmer b. 15 May 1890, d. 3 Oct 1969
Mother*Ethel Shaw b. 1895, d. 1992
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mortensen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen C. Tessmer married Arthur C. Mortensen.
Birth9 October 1916Helen C. Tessmer was born on 9 October 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Arthur Tessmer and Ethel Shaw.
Death12 February 2000Helen C. Tessmer died on 12 February 2000 at Wisconsin at age 83.

Arthur C. Mortensen

M, b. 27 May 1912, d. 8 April 2003
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Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameArthur C. Mortensen also went by the name of Red.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArthur C. Mortensen married Helen C. Tessmer, daughter of August Arthur Tessmer and Ethel Shaw.
Birth27 May 1912Arthur C. Mortensen was born on 27 May 1912 at Wisconsin.
Death8 April 2003He died on 8 April 2003 at Wisconsin at age 90.

Irvin George Tessmer

M, b. 14 October 1921, d. 6 November 1943
Father*August Arthur Tessmer b. 15 May 1890, d. 3 Oct 1969
Mother*Ethel Shaw b. 1895, d. 1992
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1921Irvin George Tessmer was born on 14 October 1921.
He was the son of August Arthur Tessmer and Ethel Shaw.
Death6 November 1943Irvin George Tessmer died on 6 November 1943 at age 22.

Everett Arthur Tessmer

M, b. 6 December 1914, d. 9 September 1968
Father*August Arthur Tessmer b. 15 May 1890, d. 3 Oct 1969
Mother*Ethel Shaw b. 1895, d. 1992
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1914Everett Arthur Tessmer was born on 6 December 1914.
He was the son of August Arthur Tessmer and Ethel Shaw.
Marriage1934Everett Arthur Tessmer married Marion A. Bremmer in 1934.
Death9 September 1968Everett Arthur Tessmer died on 9 September 1968 at age 53.

Marion A. Bremmer

F, b. 8 June 1917, d. 18 February 2009
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Marion (Bremmer) Tessmer
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1934As of 1934,her married name was Tessmer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 June 1917Marion A. Bremmer was born on 8 June 1917 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage1934She married Everett Arthur Tessmer, son of August Arthur Tessmer and Ethel Shaw, in 1934.
Death18 February 2009Marion A. Bremmer died on 18 February 2009 at Juneau, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Ervin E. Reinfeldt

M, b. 22 April 1905, d. 2 December 1994
Father*William Fred Reinfeldt b. 26 Nov 1859, d. 8 Jan 1946
Mother*Ernestena Koehler b. 28 May 1863, d. 1932
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1905Ervin E. Reinfeldt was born on 22 April 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Fred Reinfeldt and Ernestena Koehler.
Marriage1932Ervin E. Reinfeldt married Viola Eleanor Schnieder, daughter of Charles H. Schnieder and Emma Tessmer, in 1932.
Death2 December 1994Ervin E. Reinfeldt died on 2 December 1994 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 89.

Harold H. Mundt

M, b. 6 July 1921, d. 12 February 2004
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarold H. Mundt married Doris Tennant, daughter of Dorr Tennant and Ella S. Reinfeldt.
Birth6 July 1921Harold H. Mundt was born on 6 July 1921 at Wisconsin.
Death12 February 2004He died on 12 February 2004 at Wisconsin at age 82.

William Fred Reinfeldt

M, b. 26 November 1859, d. 8 January 1946
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1859William Fred Reinfeldt was born on 26 November 1859 at Germany.
Marriage1893He married Ernestena Koehler in 1893.
Death8 January 1946William Fred Reinfeldt died on 8 January 1946 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 86.

Children of William Fred Reinfeldt and Ernestena Koehler

Ernestena Koehler

F, b. 28 May 1863, d. 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1893As of 1893,her married name was Reinfeldt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1863Ernestena Koehler was born on 28 May 1863 at Germany.
Marriage1893She married William Fred Reinfeldt in 1893.
Death1932Ernestena Koehler died in 1932 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Ernestena Koehler and William Fred Reinfeldt

Charles Andrew Weigen

M, b. 4 March 1928, d. 30 October 1988
Father*Dr. James Alexander Weigen b. 30 May 1891, d. 10 Dec 1982
Mother*Agnes H. Hovey b. 15 Oct 1897, d. 20 Dec 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1928Charles Andrew Weigen was born on 4 March 1928 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Dr. James Alexander Weigen and Agnes H. Hovey.
Death30 October 1988Charles Andrew Weigen died on 30 October 1988 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 60 Charles A. (Chuck) Weigen, age 60, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 1988 in a Madison hospital. He was born on March 4, 1928 in Madison to Dr. James A. and Agnes (Hovey) Weigen, Sr. On June 10,1964, he was united in marriage to Carroll Retzlaff. Chuck was a lifelong resident of Sun Prairie. He operated the Weigen Variety Stores in Sun Prairie and Waterloo for 16 years. He was a member of the Parkside Presbyterian Church in Madison. Chuck had a great love for music and was a member of the church choir and was also an elder. He was a member of the Sun Prairie Masonic Lodge #143 F.&A.M. He was also a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the 32nd Degree Scottish Rites of Madison, a longtime member of the Madison Bowling Association, and he served as president of the Madison Bowling Association. On August 13, 1981 Chuck was inducted into the Madison Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a member and past president of the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Sun Prairie New Business Welcoming Committee. In 1960, Chuck earned the Madison Distinguished Salesman Award while working for the Olson-Veerhusen Co. Survivors include his wife, Carroll; three children, Timothy, a student at UW-Platteville, James Herbert and Cynthia, both students at UW-Oshkosh; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Weigen; a brother, Thomas (Janice); two sisters-in-law, Fern (James, Jr.) Weigen, and Maxentia (Herman) Gomes, all of Sun Prairie; four nieces; four nephews; and an uncle, Peter Hovey of Wlllmar, MN. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. James Weigen, Sr. and a brother James, Jr. Funeral services will be held at the Parkside Presbyterian Church, 4002 Lien Rd., Madison, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 3, 1988, with Rev. E. Elwood Carey officiating. Burial will be in Spring Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in Keyeser, WI. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, at the Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, where a Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, followed by a prayer service.

Dr. James Alexander Weigen

M, b. 30 May 1891, d. 10 December 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 May 1891Dr. James Alexander Weigen was born on 30 May 1891 at Wisconsin.
Marriage29 June 1919He married Agnes H. Hovey on 29 June 1919.
Death10 December 1982Dr. James Alexander Weigen died on 10 December 1982 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Children of Dr. James Alexander Weigen and Agnes H. Hovey

Agnes H. Hovey

F, b. 15 October 1897, d. 20 December 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1919As of 29 June 1919,her married name was Weigen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1897Agnes H. Hovey was born on 15 October 1897 at Wisconsin.
Marriage29 June 1919She married Dr. James Alexander Weigen on 29 June 1919.
Death20 December 2002Agnes H. Hovey died on 20 December 2002 at Wisconsin at age 105.

Children of Agnes H. Hovey and Dr. James Alexander Weigen

Thomas J. Weigen

M, b. 17 August 1933, d. 6 July 2016
Father*Dr. James Alexander Weigen b. 30 May 1891, d. 10 Dec 1982
Mother*Agnes H. Hovey b. 15 Oct 1897, d. 20 Dec 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 August 1933Thomas J. Weigen was born on 17 August 1933.
He was the son of Dr. James Alexander Weigen and Agnes H. Hovey.
Death6 July 2016Thomas J. Weigen died on 6 July 2016 at Wisconsin at age 82.

Donald F. Retzlaff

M, b. 19 October 1942, d. 17 January 2021
Father*Robert Herman Retzlaff b. 19 Dec 1913, d. 20 Jan 1973
Mother*Olive Marie Brown b. 17 Jun 1905, d. 14 Jul 1987
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1942Donald F. Retzlaff was born on 19 October 1942 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Robert Herman Retzlaff and Olive Marie Brown.
Death17 January 2021Donald F. Retzlaff died on 17 January 2021 at Illinois at age 78 Donald F. Retzlaff, 78, of East Moline, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Serenity of Moline, Moline, IL. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held at this time.

Donald was born on October 19, 1942 in Madison, WI, the son of Robert and Olive (Brown) Retzlaff. He was employed as a line worker for UAW Chrysler in Belvidere, IL. Donald was an avid antique dealer and collector his whole life. He spent years as a vender at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, IL. Donald refinished antique furniture and remodeled many old homes that he lived in. He enjoyed animals and most especially his dogs later in life. Donald was an active volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul in Mississippi while he lived there in his retirement years.

Donald is survived by his children, Kelly Flora, Patrick (Annette) Retzlaff, and Heather (George) Busby; grandchildren, Dillon Flora, Jamise and Skyler Retzlaff, Gabrielle Votaw and Nathaniel Heeter; and 3 great grandchildren.