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Mary Rosanna Brickl

F, b. 7 January 1912, d. 29 September 2005

Father*

Joseph Willibald Brickl b. 25 Oct 1885, d. 1974

Mother*

Rosanna Meixelsperger b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Rosanna Brickl was also known as Rosanna.
Married Name	6 September 1933	As of 6 September 1933,her married name was Hetzel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Rosanna Brickl was also known as Rosanna.

Married Name

6 September 1933

As of 6 September 1933,her married name was Hetzel.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 January 1912	Mary Rosanna Brickl was born on 7 January 1912.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.
Marriage	6 September 1933	Mary Rosanna Brickl married John Stephen Hetzel, son of John Baptist Hetzel and Elizabeth Schwartz, on 6 September 1933.
Death	29 September 2005	Mary Rosanna Brickl died on 29 September 2005 at age 93 Mary R. Hetzel, age 93, of Plain, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Mary was born Jan. 7, 1912, in Plain, daughter of the late Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. She married John S. "Jack" Hetzel Sept. 6, 1933. He preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1998. Mary was a homemaker and member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. She was and an avid fisherman, card player and quilter. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include seven children, Dolores (Florian) Liegel, Jeanette (Richard) Limmex, Bernie (Vern) Liegel, Dan (Darlene) Hetzel, all of Spring Green, Larry (Rhonna) Hetzel of Plain, Ambrose (Jackie) Hetzel of Plain, and Julie (Lois Baseler) Hetzel of Middleton; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Father Joseph Brickl of Verona, Alois Brickl of Sauk City, and Francis Brickl of Spring Green; four sisters, Rose Dischler of Sauk City, Cecilia Mason of Reedsburg, Theresa (George) Wilson of Platteville, and Agnes Long of Menasha; a brother-in-law, John Hasburgh of Highland; and three sisters-in-law, Pat Brickl of Madison, Thecla Moseman of Sauk City, and Dorothy Brickl of Dickeyville; and many other relatives and friends. Besides her husband "Jack" and her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, infant Vincent, Mark and Larry Brickl; and a sister, Rita Hasburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 2, 2005, at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Plain. Father Mike Resop will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 pm until the time of Mass, all at the Church in Plain. Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green, is in charge of the arrangements. Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 1, 2005 - Mary Rosanna (Brickl) Hetzel obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 January 1912

Mary Rosanna Brickl was born on 7 January 1912.

Marriage

6 September 1933

Death

29 September 2005

Mary Rosanna Brickl died on 29 September 2005 at age 93 Mary R. Hetzel, age 93, of Plain, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. Mary was born Jan. 7, 1912, in Plain, daughter of the late Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. She married John S. "Jack" Hetzel Sept. 6, 1933. He preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1998. Mary was a homemaker and member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. She was and an avid fisherman, card player and quilter. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include seven children, Dolores (Florian) Liegel, Jeanette (Richard) Limmex, Bernie (Vern) Liegel, Dan (Darlene) Hetzel, all of Spring Green, Larry (Rhonna) Hetzel of Plain, Ambrose (Jackie) Hetzel of Plain, and Julie (Lois Baseler) Hetzel of Middleton; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Father Joseph Brickl of Verona, Alois Brickl of Sauk City, and Francis Brickl of Spring Green; four sisters, Rose Dischler of Sauk City, Cecilia Mason of Reedsburg, Theresa (George) Wilson of Platteville, and Agnes Long of Menasha; a brother-in-law, John Hasburgh of Highland; and three sisters-in-law, Pat Brickl of Madison, Thecla Moseman of Sauk City, and Dorothy Brickl of Dickeyville; and many other relatives and friends. Besides her husband "Jack" and her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, infant Vincent, Mark and Larry Brickl; and a sister, Rita Hasburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 2, 2005, at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Plain. Father Mike Resop will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 pm until the time of Mass, all at the Church in Plain. Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green, is in charge of the arrangements.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 1, 2005 - Mary Rosanna (Brickl) Hetzel obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary Rosanna Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Rosanna Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Mary Rosanna Brickl obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin.

Child of Mary Rosanna Brickl and John Stephen Hetzel

Lawrence A. Hetzel b. 31 Mar 1942, d. 9 Sep 2021

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

John Stephen Hetzel

M, b. 3 November 1909, d. 5 February 1998

Father*

John Baptist Hetzel b. 7 Oct 1868, d. 1949

Mother*

Elizabeth Schwartz b. 11 Jun 1878, d. 1962

Jack (John Jr) Hetzel - circa 1945-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		John Stephen Hetzel was also known as Jack.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Stephen Hetzel was also known as Jack.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 November 1909	John Stephen Hetzel was born on 3 November 1909 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Baptist Hetzel and Elizabeth Schwartz.
Marriage	6 September 1933	John Stephen Hetzel married Mary Rosanna Brickl, daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger, on 6 September 1933.
Death	5 February 1998	John Stephen Hetzel died on 5 February 1998 at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 November 1909

John Stephen Hetzel was born on 3 November 1909 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Baptist Hetzel and Elizabeth Schwartz.

Marriage

6 September 1933

John Stephen Hetzel married Mary Rosanna Brickl, daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger, on 6 September 1933.

Death

5 February 1998

John Stephen Hetzel died on 5 February 1998 at age 88.

John Stephen Hetzel obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin.
Circa 1945 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Hetzel family processing sorghum - Jack (John Jr), Dan, Elizabeth (Schwartz) Hetzel, Albert, John Sr, Dolores.

Child of John Stephen Hetzel and Mary Rosanna Brickl

Lawrence A. Hetzel b. 31 Mar 1942, d. 9 Sep 2021

Rose Catherine Brickl

F, b. 18 April 1913, d. 31 January 2009

Father*

Joseph Willibald Brickl b. 25 Oct 1885, d. 1974

Mother*

Rosanna Meixelsperger b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985

Rose Catherine Dischler

Rose Catherine (Brickl) Dischler 2009

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 June 1934	As of 20 June 1934,her married name was Dischler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 June 1934

As of 20 June 1934,her married name was Dischler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 April 1913	Rose Catherine Brickl was born on 18 April 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.
Marriage	20 June 1934	Rose Catherine Brickl married Gerhard Patrick Dischler, son of John Baptist Dischler and Mary K. Brickl, on 20 June 1934.
Death	31 January 2009	Rose Catherine Brickl died on 31 January 2009 at age 95 Rose Catherine (Brickl) Dischler, 95 died Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2009, at Maplewood, Sauk City. Rose was born in Franklin Township near Plain, in Sauk County, April 18, 1913, the third of twelve children born to Joseph W. Brickl and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. Rose was the granddaughter of Alois Brickl and Justina (Bindl) Brickl, and John Meixelsperger and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger. Rose attended grade school and high school at St. Luke School in Plain. On June 20, 1934, Rose married Gerhard Patrick Dischler, son of John B. Dischler and Mary K. (Brickl) Dischler at St. Luke Church in Plain. They spent their entire life together in the Plain area. Gerhard died Nov. 19, 1991. Approximately seven years after Gerhard's death, Rose suffered a debilitating stroke on Aug. 13, 1998, at which time she was moved to Maplewood in Sauk City where she lived until the time of her death. Rose is survived by nine children, Sister Rose Marie Dischler of Racine, Arlene Hensen of Oconomowoc, Ralph (Cheryl) of Zionsville, Indiana, Francis (LaReta) of Reedsburg, Father Raymond of Poynette/Rio, Gary of Middleton, Ruth Ann Corrao of Prairie du Sac, Alan (Lauri) of Plain, Steven (Julia) of St. Charles, Illinois; a friend of the family, Ronald Eith of Madison; and 17 grandchildren, Michele (Visgar) Lohr, Howard Hensen, Phyllis (Hensen) Fritchen, Laurie (Dischler) Aspenson, Douglas Dischler, Penelope Hensen, Scott Dischler, Gregory Dischler, Phoebe (Hensen) Vitharana, Jeffrey Dischler, Beth (Dischler) Schriner, Priscilla (Hensen) Amador, Erin Dischler, Jason Corrao, Kristen (Dischler) Brunson, Megan Dischler, Emma Dischler; and 15 great grandchildren. Rose is also survived by four siblings, Alois "Al" Brickl of Sauk City, Cecilia Ruhland Mason of Reedsburg, Theresa Wilson of Platteville, and Agnes Long of Menasha; and by in-laws Dorothy (Feiner) Brickl of Dickeyville, John Hasburgh of Highland, Patricia (Whiting) Brickl of Madison, Alma (Dischler, Weiss) Mueller of Montello, Sister Juliana Dischler, O.P. of Appleton, Mary (Bindl) Dischler of Plain/Sauk City, Caroline "Carrie" (Pulvermacher) Dischler of Plain, Marilyn "Marlene" (Hausner) Dischler of Loganville; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Rose was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, Fr. Joseph Brickl of the Catholic Diocese of Madison in 2006, Mary Hetzel of Plain in 2005, Mark Brickl of Dickeyville in 1998, infant brother Vincent in 1920, Rita Hasburgh of Highland in 1991, Francis Brickl of Spring Green in 2007, and Lawrence Brickl of Madison in 1992. Rose was also preceded in death by in-laws John Hetzel, Evelyn (Fingerhut) Brickl, Harold Ruhland, George Wilson, Irene (Martin) Brickl, John Long, Ann (Dischler) and Arthur Servais, Michael and Lorraine (Thering) Dischler, Joseph "Sep" Weiss, Wilbert Mueller, Anthony "Pat" Dischler, Paul Dischler, John F. Dischler, and a son-in-law Daniel Hensen. In addition to her family, Rose enjoyed singing, playing piano, playing button accordion, playing harmonica, dancing, sewing and making clothes for family, cooking, gardening, and birding. Rose loved people and life in general. She was an artist who strove for perfection in everything she did. She was the first president of Meadow View Homemaker's Club when it was organized in 1949. She enjoyed entering garden produce and baked goods in the Sauk County Fair in Baraboo and three consecutive years won the King Midas Award for bread. She and Gerhard grew organic produce and sold it at the Madison Farmers' Market. In addition to her family and extended family, Rose knew many people in Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Juneau, and Richland Counties through the door to door sale of greeting cards and clothing. A Funeral Mass for Rose will be concelebrated in St. Luke Church, Plain on Saturday, 7 February 2009 at 11 A.M. with visitation in the church beforehand beginning at 9 A.M. Private burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Plain. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke School or Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home of Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 4, 2009 - Rose Catherine (Brickl) Dischler obituary
Burial	February 2009	She was buried in February 2009 at New Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin. Gerhard P and Rose C Dischler plus Sister Rose Marie and Rev Raymond Dischler tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 April 1913

Rose Catherine Brickl was born on 18 April 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.

Marriage

20 June 1934

Rose Catherine Brickl married Gerhard Patrick Dischler, son of John Baptist Dischler and Mary K. Brickl, on 20 June 1934.

Death

31 January 2009

Rose Catherine Brickl died on 31 January 2009 at age 95 Rose Catherine (Brickl) Dischler, 95 died Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2009, at Maplewood, Sauk City. Rose was born in Franklin Township near Plain, in Sauk County, April 18, 1913, the third of twelve children born to Joseph W. Brickl and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. Rose was the granddaughter of Alois Brickl and Justina (Bindl) Brickl, and John Meixelsperger and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger. Rose attended grade school and high school at St. Luke School in Plain. On June 20, 1934, Rose married Gerhard Patrick Dischler, son of John B. Dischler and Mary K. (Brickl) Dischler at St. Luke Church in Plain. They spent their entire life together in the Plain area. Gerhard died Nov. 19, 1991. Approximately seven years after Gerhard's death, Rose suffered a debilitating stroke on Aug. 13, 1998, at which time she was moved to Maplewood in Sauk City where she lived until the time of her death.

Rose is survived by nine children, Sister Rose Marie Dischler of Racine, Arlene Hensen of Oconomowoc, Ralph (Cheryl) of Zionsville, Indiana, Francis (LaReta) of Reedsburg, Father Raymond of Poynette/Rio, Gary of Middleton, Ruth Ann Corrao of Prairie du Sac, Alan (Lauri) of Plain, Steven (Julia) of St. Charles, Illinois; a friend of the family, Ronald Eith of Madison; and 17 grandchildren, Michele (Visgar) Lohr, Howard Hensen, Phyllis (Hensen) Fritchen, Laurie (Dischler) Aspenson, Douglas Dischler, Penelope Hensen, Scott Dischler, Gregory Dischler, Phoebe (Hensen) Vitharana, Jeffrey Dischler, Beth (Dischler) Schriner, Priscilla (Hensen) Amador, Erin Dischler, Jason Corrao, Kristen (Dischler) Brunson, Megan Dischler, Emma Dischler; and 15 great grandchildren. Rose is also survived by four siblings, Alois "Al" Brickl of Sauk City, Cecilia Ruhland Mason of Reedsburg, Theresa Wilson of Platteville, and Agnes Long of Menasha; and by in-laws Dorothy (Feiner) Brickl of Dickeyville, John Hasburgh of Highland, Patricia (Whiting) Brickl of Madison, Alma (Dischler, Weiss) Mueller of Montello, Sister Juliana Dischler, O.P. of Appleton, Mary (Bindl) Dischler of Plain/Sauk City, Caroline "Carrie" (Pulvermacher) Dischler of Plain, Marilyn "Marlene" (Hausner) Dischler of Loganville; and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Rose was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, Fr. Joseph Brickl of the Catholic Diocese of Madison in 2006, Mary Hetzel of Plain in 2005, Mark Brickl of Dickeyville in 1998, infant brother Vincent in 1920, Rita Hasburgh of Highland in 1991, Francis Brickl of Spring Green in 2007, and Lawrence Brickl of Madison in 1992. Rose was also preceded in death by in-laws John Hetzel, Evelyn (Fingerhut) Brickl, Harold Ruhland, George Wilson, Irene (Martin) Brickl, John Long, Ann (Dischler) and Arthur Servais, Michael and Lorraine (Thering) Dischler, Joseph "Sep" Weiss, Wilbert Mueller, Anthony "Pat" Dischler, Paul Dischler, John F. Dischler, and a son-in-law Daniel Hensen. In addition to her family, Rose enjoyed singing, playing piano, playing button accordion, playing harmonica, dancing, sewing and making clothes for family, cooking, gardening, and birding. Rose loved people and life in general. She was an artist who strove for perfection in everything she did. She was the first president of Meadow View Homemaker's Club when it was organized in 1949. She enjoyed entering garden produce and baked goods in the Sauk County Fair in Baraboo and three consecutive years won the King Midas Award for bread. She and Gerhard grew organic produce and sold it at the Madison Farmers' Market. In addition to her family and extended family, Rose knew many people in Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Juneau, and Richland Counties through the door to door sale of greeting cards and clothing. A Funeral Mass for Rose will be concelebrated in St. Luke Church, Plain on Saturday, 7 February 2009 at 11 A.M. with visitation in the church beforehand beginning at 9 A.M. Private burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Plain. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke School or Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home of Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 4, 2009 - Rose Catherine (Brickl) Dischler obituary

Burial

February 2009

She was buried in February 2009 at New Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Gerhard P and Rose C Dischler plus Sister Rose Marie and Rev Raymond Dischler tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Rose Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Rose Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Rose Catherine Brickl and Gerhard Patrick Dischler

Sister Rose Marie Dischler b. 1935
Father Raymond J. Dischler b. 1947

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Gerhard Patrick Dischler

M, b. 17 March 1911, d. 19 November 1991

Father*

John Baptist Dischler b. 6 Jul 1887, d. Mar 1970

Mother*

Mary K. Brickl b. Dec 1889, d. 16 Jan 1963

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Gerhard Patrick Dischler was also known as Gerhardt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Gerhard Patrick Dischler was also known as Gerhardt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 March 1911	Gerhard Patrick Dischler was born on 17 March 1911.
		He was the son of John Baptist Dischler and Mary K. Brickl.
Marriage	20 June 1934	Gerhard Patrick Dischler married Rose Catherine Brickl, daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger, on 20 June 1934.
Death	19 November 1991	Gerhard Patrick Dischler died on 19 November 1991 at age 80 Gerhard Patrick Dischler obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 21, 1991 - Gerhard Patrick Dischler obituary
Burial	after 19 November 1991	He was buried after 19 November 1991 at New Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin. Gerhard P and Rose C Dischler plus Sister Rose Marie and Rev Raymond Dischler tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1911

Gerhard Patrick Dischler was born on 17 March 1911.

He was the son of John Baptist Dischler and Mary K. Brickl.

Marriage

20 June 1934

Gerhard Patrick Dischler married Rose Catherine Brickl, daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger, on 20 June 1934.

Death

19 November 1991

Gerhard Patrick Dischler died on 19 November 1991 at age 80 Gerhard Patrick Dischler obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 21, 1991 - Gerhard Patrick Dischler obituary

Burial

after 19 November 1991

He was buried after 19 November 1991 at New Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Gerhard P and Rose C Dischler plus Sister Rose Marie and Rev Raymond Dischler tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Gerhard Patrick Dischler was listed as a son in John Baptist Dischler's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Gerhard Patrick Dischler was listed as a son in John Baptist Dischler's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Gerhard Patrick Dischler obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified.

Children of Gerhard Patrick Dischler and Rose Catherine Brickl

Sister Rose Marie Dischler b. 1935
Father Raymond J. Dischler b. 1947

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Cecilia Catherine Brickl

F, b. 28 August 1923, d. 21 July 2011

Father*

Joseph Willibald Brickl b. 25 Oct 1885, d. 1974

Mother*

Rosanna Meixelsperger b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Cecilia Catherine Brickl was also known as Celia.
Married Name		Her married name was Mason.
Married Name	9 June 1943	As of 9 June 1943,her married name was Ruhland.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Cecilia Catherine Brickl was also known as Celia.

Married Name

Her married name was Mason.

Married Name

9 June 1943

As of 9 June 1943,her married name was Ruhland.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 August 1923	Cecilia Catherine Brickl was born on 28 August 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.
Marriage	9 June 1943	Cecilia Catherine Brickl married Harold J. Ruhland, son of Simon J. Ruhland and Christina Schwartz, on 9 June 1943 at first marriage for her Cecilia Brickl and Harold Ruhland marriage announcement. Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 18, 1943 - Cecilia Brickl and Harold Ruhland marriage announcement
Death	21 July 2011	Cecilia Catherine Brickl died on 21 July 2011 at age 87 Cecilia Catherine Brickl Ruhland Mason born at home in the Franklin Township, Sauk County, Wis., on Aug. 28, 1923, to Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl passed away in her home on July 21, 2011. Cecilia grew up on a farm and spent much of her adult life working and raising her family on a farm, always a farmer at heart long after leaving. Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents; and nine of her siblings, Father Joseph Brickl, Mary Hetzel, Rose Dischler, Alois Brickl, Mark Brickl, an infant brother, Vincent, Rita Hasburgh, Francis Brickl, and Lawrence Brickl; also a granddaughter, Gina Bauer. She is survived by her children, Helen Bauer, James Ruhland, David Ruhland, Marian (Dean) Burmester and Karen (Gene) Beth; two sisters, Theresa Wilson of Platteville; and Agnes Long of Menasha; two granddaughters, Laura (Chris) Dillman and Jean Ruhland; and a grandson, James Ruhland. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg. No visitations are scheduled. A small graveside gathering may be scheduled at a later date for the immediate family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 August 1923

Cecilia Catherine Brickl was born on 28 August 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.

Marriage

9 June 1943

Cecilia Catherine Brickl married Harold J. Ruhland, son of Simon J. Ruhland and Christina Schwartz, on 9 June 1943 at first marriage for her Cecilia Brickl and Harold Ruhland marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 18, 1943 - Cecilia Brickl and Harold Ruhland marriage announcement

Death

21 July 2011

Cecilia Catherine Brickl died on 21 July 2011 at age 87 Cecilia Catherine Brickl Ruhland Mason born at home in the Franklin Township, Sauk County, Wis., on Aug. 28, 1923, to Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl passed away in her home on July 21, 2011. Cecilia grew up on a farm and spent much of her adult life working and raising her family on a farm, always a farmer at heart long after leaving. Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents; and nine of her siblings, Father Joseph Brickl, Mary Hetzel, Rose Dischler, Alois Brickl, Mark Brickl, an infant brother, Vincent, Rita Hasburgh, Francis Brickl, and Lawrence Brickl; also a granddaughter, Gina Bauer. She is survived by her children, Helen Bauer, James Ruhland, David Ruhland, Marian (Dean) Burmester and Karen (Gene) Beth; two sisters, Theresa Wilson of Platteville; and Agnes Long of Menasha; two granddaughters, Laura (Chris) Dillman and Jean Ruhland; and a grandson, James Ruhland. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg. No visitations are scheduled. A small graveside gathering may be scheduled at a later date for the immediate family.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Cecilia Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Cecilia Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Cecilia Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Cecilia Catherine Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Children of Cecilia Catherine Brickl and Harold J. Ruhland

James Harold Ruhland b. 9 Sep 1945, d. 11 Dec 2020
David John Ruhland b. 4 Oct 1946, d. 8 May 2021

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Theresa Victoria Brickl

F, b. 22 December 1925, d. 14 July 2020

Father*

Joseph Willibald Brickl b. 25 Oct 1885, d. 1974

Mother*

Rosanna Meixelsperger b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985

Charts: Matthew McClain Descendants Chart

Theresa Victoria (Brickl) Wilson

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	4 March 1946	As of 4 March 1946,her married name was Wilson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 March 1946

As of 4 March 1946,her married name was Wilson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 December 1925	Theresa Victoria Brickl was born on 22 December 1925 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.
Marriage	4 March 1946	Theresa Victoria Brickl married George William Wilson Jr., son of George William Wilson and Katie Bernice VanNatta, on 4 March 1946 marriage license issued Feb 1946; George Wilson and Theresa Brickl wedding dance announcement; also reported as June 1946. Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 9, 1946 - George Wilson and Theresa Brickl wedding dance announcement George and Theresa (Brickl) Wilson wedding party 1946
Death	14 July 2020	Theresa Victoria Brickl died on 14 July 2020 at age 94 Theresa Victoria (Brickl) Wilson, 94, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died peacefully, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at her home. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Theresa was born on December 22, 1925, daughter of Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. She was united in marriage to George Wilson on March 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2008, one day prior to celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with family. No space was ever too small to have all 53 family members together and she was always ready for a good card game. She was a self-taught seamstress, most recently sewing hundreds of face masks for family and friends. Theresa is survived by four daughters, Marilyn (Terry) Monahan, Maxine (Steve) Lane, Eileen (Gary) Engelke, all of Platteville; and Pam (Tim) Farnham, of Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Theresa was one of thirteen children and is survived by one sister, Agnes (John) Long of Menasha; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, George; eleven siblings; and one granddaughter.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 December 1925

Theresa Victoria Brickl was born on 22 December 1925 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Willibald Brickl and Rosanna Meixelsperger.

Marriage

4 March 1946

Theresa Victoria Brickl married George William Wilson Jr., son of George William Wilson and Katie Bernice VanNatta, on 4 March 1946 marriage license issued Feb 1946; George Wilson and Theresa Brickl wedding dance announcement; also reported as June 1946.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 9, 1946 - George Wilson and Theresa Brickl wedding dance announcement

George and Theresa (Brickl) Wilson wedding party 1946

Death

14 July 2020

Theresa Victoria Brickl died on 14 July 2020 at age 94 Theresa Victoria (Brickl) Wilson, 94, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died peacefully, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at her home. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville.

Theresa was born on December 22, 1925, daughter of Joseph and Rosanna (Meixelsperger) Brickl. She was united in marriage to George Wilson on March 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2008, one day prior to celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with family. No space was ever too small to have all 53 family members together and she was always ready for a good card game. She was a self-taught seamstress, most recently sewing hundreds of face masks for family and friends.

Theresa is survived by four daughters, Marilyn (Terry) Monahan, Maxine (Steve) Lane, Eileen (Gary) Engelke, all of Platteville; and Pam (Tim) Farnham, of Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Theresa was one of thirteen children and is survived by one sister, Agnes (John) Long of Menasha; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, George; eleven siblings; and one granddaughter.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Theresa Victoria Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Theresa Victoria Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Theresa Victoria Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Theresa Victoria Brickl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Willibald Brickl's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Theresa Victoria Brickl was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Harold J. Ruhland and Cecilia Catherine Brickl on 9 June 1943 at first marriage for her; Cecilia Brickl and Harold Ruhland marriage announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

John Long

M, d. before October 2006

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	before October 2006	John Long died before October 2006.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before October 2006

John Long died before October 2006.

Charlene Brickl

F, d. 1982

Father*

Mark Brickl b. 28 Jan 1918, d. 2 Feb 1998

Mother*

Dorothy Feiner b. 11 Sep 1920, d. 8 Nov 2017

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Gabriel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Gabriel.

Life Event	Date	Description
		Charlene Brickl was the daughter of Mark Brickl and Dorothy Feiner.
Death	1982	Charlene Brickl died in 1982.

Life Event

Date

Description

Charlene Brickl was the daughter of Mark Brickl and Dorothy Feiner.

Death

1982

Charlene Brickl died in 1982.

Gary Timmerman

M, d. 1984

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	1984	Gary Timmerman died in 1984.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

1984

Gary Timmerman died in 1984.

Robert Brickl

M, d. 26 August 1997

Father*

Mark Brickl b. 28 Jan 1918, d. 2 Feb 1998

Mother*

Dorothy Feiner b. 11 Sep 1920, d. 8 Nov 2017

Life Event	Date	Description
		Robert Brickl was the son of Mark Brickl and Dorothy Feiner.
Death	26 August 1997	Robert Brickl died on 26 August 1997.

Life Event

Date

Description

Robert Brickl was the son of Mark Brickl and Dorothy Feiner.

Death

26 August 1997

Robert Brickl died on 26 August 1997.

John Meixelsperger Sr.

M, b. 28 January 1865, d. 1924

Father*

Andrew Meixelsperger b. 8 Mar 1840, d. 20 Dec 1921

Mother*

Katharina Bauer b. 19 Apr 1840, d. 7 Feb 1912

John Meixelsperger Sr circa 1907-Colorized

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 January 1865	John Meixelsperger Sr. was born on 28 January 1865 at Prussia.
		He was the son of Andrew Meixelsperger and Katharina Bauer.
Marriage	circa 1889	John Meixelsperger Sr. married Margaret Hutter, daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier, circa 1889.
Death	1924	John Meixelsperger Sr. died in 1924.
Burial	1924	He was buried in 1924 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. John Sr Margaret and Christian Meixelsperger tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 January 1865

John Meixelsperger Sr. was born on 28 January 1865 at Prussia.

He was the son of Andrew Meixelsperger and Katharina Bauer.

Marriage

circa 1889

John Meixelsperger Sr. married Margaret Hutter, daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier, circa 1889.

Death

1924

John Meixelsperger Sr. died in 1924.

Burial

1924

He was buried in 1924 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

John Sr Margaret and Christian Meixelsperger tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
1880	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	John Meixelsperger Sr. was listed as a son in Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
19 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	John Meixelsperger Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Meixelsperger Sr. was listed as a son in Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Meixelsperger Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Circa 1907 John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait.
Standing: John Jr, Christian, Vincent, Rosanna, Lillian, Clem
Seated: John Sr holding Christine, Margaret holding Celia
Taken before Anthony was born.
John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait circa 1907-Colorized
John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait circa 1907
Circa 1913 Portrait of the children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger.
Front row: Anthony, Christian, Vincent, Cecelia, and Christina
Back row: Clem, John, Lillian, and Rosanna.
Children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger circa 1913-Colorized
Children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger circa 1913

Children of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter

Rosanna Meixelsperger+ b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985
Lillian C. Meixelsperger+ b. Feb 1893, d. 1967
Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger+ b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986
Christian Meixelsperger b. 7 Jul 1897, d. 31 Jul 1927
John Meixelsperger+ b. 13 Sep 1899, d. 10 Jun 1971
Clem J. Meixelsperger+ b. 31 Jul 1901, d. 6 Aug 1983
Christine Meixelsperger+ b. 1903, d. 1975
Cecilia M. Meixelsperger+ b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Anthony F. Meixelsperger b. c 1908, d. 11 Feb 2002

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 239A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 173.

Margaret Hutter

F, b. 30 July 1867, d. 23 November 1946

Father*

Andrew Hutter b. 2 Feb 1833, d. 31 Oct 1909

Mother*

Christina Meier b. 14 Sep 1839, d. 14 Aug 1897

Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger circa 1907-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1889	As of circa 1889,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1889

As of circa 1889,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 July 1867	Margaret Hutter was born on 30 July 1867 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier.
Marriage	circa 1889	Margaret Hutter married John Meixelsperger Sr., son of Andrew Meixelsperger and Katharina Bauer, circa 1889.
Death	23 November 1946	Margaret Hutter died on 23 November 1946 at age 79.
Burial	after 23 November 1946	She was buried after 23 November 1946 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. John Sr Margaret and Christian Meixelsperger tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 July 1867

Margaret Hutter was born on 30 July 1867 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Andrew Hutter and Christina Meier.

Marriage

circa 1889

Margaret Hutter married John Meixelsperger Sr., son of Andrew Meixelsperger and Katharina Bauer, circa 1889.

Death

23 November 1946

Margaret Hutter died on 23 November 1946 at age 79.

Burial

after 23 November 1946

She was buried after 23 November 1946 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

John Sr Margaret and Christian Meixelsperger tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
27 June 1870	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Margaret Hutter was listed in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1870 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1880	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Margaret Hutter was listed as a daughter in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
19 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Margaret Hutter was listed as wife in John Meixelsperger Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³
1930	Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin	Margaret Hutter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

27 June 1870

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Margaret Hutter was listed in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1870 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1880

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Margaret Hutter was listed as a daughter in Andrew Hutter's household on the 1880 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

19 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Margaret Hutter was listed as wife in John Meixelsperger Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1930

Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin

Margaret Hutter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Margaret Hutter had 5 with 5 living in 1900 children.
Circa 1907 John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait.
Standing: John Jr, Christian, Vincent, Rosanna, Lillian, Clem
Seated: John Sr holding Christine, Margaret holding Celia
Taken before Anthony was born.
John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait circa 1907-Colorized
John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait circa 1907
Circa 1913 Portrait of the children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger.
Front row: Anthony, Christian, Vincent, Cecelia, and Christina
Back row: Clem, John, Lillian, and Rosanna.
Children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger circa 1913-Colorized
Children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger circa 1913

Children of Margaret Hutter and John Meixelsperger Sr.

Rosanna Meixelsperger+ b. Jan 1891, d. 14 Feb 1985
Lillian C. Meixelsperger+ b. Feb 1893, d. 1967
Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger+ b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986
Christian Meixelsperger b. 7 Jul 1897, d. 31 Jul 1927
John Meixelsperger+ b. 13 Sep 1899, d. 10 Jun 1971
Clem J. Meixelsperger+ b. 31 Jul 1901, d. 6 Aug 1983
Christine Meixelsperger+ b. 1903, d. 1975
Cecilia M. Meixelsperger+ b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Anthony F. Meixelsperger b. c 1908, d. 11 Feb 2002

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 9. Dwelling 62.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 99B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 173.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger

M, b. 21 August 1895, d. 1 September 1986

Father*

John Meixelsperger Sr. b. 28 Jan 1865, d. 1924

Mother*

Margaret Hutter b. 30 Jul 1867, d. 23 Nov 1946

Vincent Meixelsperger circa 1913-Colorized

Vincent Meixelsperger circa 1907-Colorized

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 August 1895	Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was born on 21 August 1895 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter.
Marriage	9 June 1925	Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger married Matilda Hetzel on 9 June 1925.
Death	1 September 1986	Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger died on 1 September 1986 at age 91.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 August 1895

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was born on 21 August 1895 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter.

Marriage

9 June 1925

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger married Matilda Hetzel on 9 June 1925.

Death

1 September 1986

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger died on 1 September 1986 at age 91.

Census Date	Location	Description
19 June 1900	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was listed as a son in John Meixelsperger Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was listed as a son in John Meixelsperger Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Circa 1907 John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait.
Standing: John Jr, Christian, Vincent, Rosanna, Lillian, Clem
Seated: John Sr holding Christine, Margaret holding Celia
Taken before Anthony was born.
Circa 1913 Portrait of the children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger.
Front row: Anthony, Christian, Vincent, Cecelia, and Christina
Back row: Clem, John, Lillian, and Rosanna.

Children of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel

Norman E. Meixelsperger+ b. c 1927, d. 7 Dec 2014
Marcella Meixelsperger b. 6 Mar 1928, d. 1947
Leonard Meixelsperger b. 26 Dec 1929, d. 25 Aug 1945
Bernard V. Meixelsperger+ b. 6 Aug 1932, d. 7 Jun 2004
Vincent Meixelsperger Jr. b. 14 Jan 1940, d. 27 Aug 2010

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 173.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Matilda Hetzel

F, b. 18 February 1903, d. 1 February 1963

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Matilda Hetzel was also known as Hilda.
Name Variation		Matilda Hetzel was also known as Mathilda.
Name Variation		Matilda Hetzel was also known as Mathilde.
Married Name	9 June 1925	As of 9 June 1925,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Matilda Hetzel was also known as Hilda.

Name Variation

Matilda Hetzel was also known as Mathilda.

Name Variation

Matilda Hetzel was also known as Mathilde.

Married Name

9 June 1925

As of 9 June 1925,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 February 1903	Matilda Hetzel was born on 18 February 1903 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	9 June 1925	She married Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger, son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter, on 9 June 1925.
Death	1 February 1963	Matilda Hetzel died on 1 February 1963 at age 59.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 February 1903

Matilda Hetzel was born on 18 February 1903 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

9 June 1925

She married Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger, son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter, on 9 June 1925.

Death

1 February 1963

Matilda Hetzel died on 1 February 1963 at age 59.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Matilda Hetzel was listed as wife in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Matilda Hetzel was listed as wife in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Matilda Hetzel and Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger

Norman E. Meixelsperger+ b. c 1927, d. 7 Dec 2014
Marcella Meixelsperger b. 6 Mar 1928, d. 1947
Leonard Meixelsperger b. 26 Dec 1929, d. 25 Aug 1945
Bernard V. Meixelsperger+ b. 6 Aug 1932, d. 7 Jun 2004
Vincent Meixelsperger Jr. b. 14 Jan 1940, d. 27 Aug 2010

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Norman E. Meixelsperger

M, b. circa 1927, d. 7 December 2014

Father*

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986

Mother*

Matilda Hetzel b. 18 Feb 1903, d. 1 Feb 1963

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1927	Norman E. Meixelsperger was born circa 1927 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.
Marriage	before 1956	Norman E. Meixelsperger married Betty J. Ward, daughter of Edwin Ward, before 1956.
Death	7 December 2014	Norman E. Meixelsperger died on 7 December 2014 Norman E Meixelsperger, age 88 years, of Madison, passed away on Dec. 7, 2014. He was born to Vincent and Mathilda (Hetzel) Meixelsperger in Plain, Wisconsin. He attended St Luke’s Catholic School in Plain. His early work career involved employment working on the family dairy farm, later on working 30 years as a diesel truck mechanic in Madison. Norm was an avid hunter and truly enjoyed spending many hours in the woods. Survivors include his three children, Wesley of Madison, Laura Meixelsperger of Evansville, Russell (Beth) of Reedsburg, three grandchildren, Wesley, Erik, and Craig, 5 sisters, Peggy Weum of Blue River, Anita (Tom) Stockton of Madison, Bernice Hughes of Sun Prairie, Diane Maertz of East Bristol, and Jean Meixelsperger of Plain, 2 brothers, Gerald and Francis Meixelsperger both of Plain. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Lois, his parents, 3 brothers, Vincent, Bernard and Leonard Meixelsperger and a sister, Marcella Meixelsperger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. A luncheon will follow at the Plain American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Catholic School Endowment Fund. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1927

Norman E. Meixelsperger was born circa 1927 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.

Marriage

before 1956

Norman E. Meixelsperger married Betty J. Ward, daughter of Edwin Ward, before 1956.

Death

7 December 2014

Norman E. Meixelsperger died on 7 December 2014 Norman E Meixelsperger, age 88 years, of Madison, passed away on Dec. 7, 2014. He was born to Vincent and Mathilda (Hetzel) Meixelsperger in Plain, Wisconsin. He attended St Luke’s Catholic School in Plain. His early work career involved employment working on the family dairy farm, later on working 30 years as a diesel truck mechanic in Madison. Norm was an avid hunter and truly enjoyed spending many hours in the woods. Survivors include his three children, Wesley of Madison, Laura Meixelsperger of Evansville, Russell (Beth) of Reedsburg, three grandchildren, Wesley, Erik, and Craig, 5 sisters, Peggy Weum of Blue River, Anita (Tom) Stockton of Madison, Bernice Hughes of Sun Prairie, Diane Maertz of East Bristol, and Jean Meixelsperger of Plain, 2 brothers, Gerald and Francis Meixelsperger both of Plain. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Lois, his parents, 3 brothers, Vincent, Bernard and Leonard Meixelsperger and a sister, Marcella Meixelsperger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass. A luncheon will follow at the Plain American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Catholic School Endowment Fund. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Norman E. Meixelsperger was listed as a son in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Norman E. Meixelsperger was listed as a son in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Norman E. Meixelsperger and Betty J. Ward

Lois Louise Meixelsperger b. 9 May 1960, d. 13 Oct 1960

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Marcella Meixelsperger

F, b. 6 March 1928, d. 1947

Father*

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986

Mother*

Matilda Hetzel b. 18 Feb 1903, d. 1 Feb 1963

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 March 1928	Marcella Meixelsperger was born on 6 March 1928 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.
Death	1947	Marcella Meixelsperger died in 1947.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 March 1928

Marcella Meixelsperger was born on 6 March 1928 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.

Death

1947

Marcella Meixelsperger died in 1947.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Sauk, Wisconsin	Marcella Meixelsperger was listed as a daughter in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Marcella Meixelsperger was listed as a daughter in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Leonard Meixelsperger

M, b. 26 December 1929, d. 25 August 1945

Father*

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986

Mother*

Matilda Hetzel b. 18 Feb 1903, d. 1 Feb 1963

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 December 1929

Leonard Meixelsperger was born on 26 December 1929 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.

Death

25 August 1945

Leonard Meixelsperger died on 25 August 1945 at age 15.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Leonard Meixelsperger was listed as a son in Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

John Meixelsperger

M, b. 13 September 1899, d. 10 June 1971

Father*

John Meixelsperger Sr. b. 28 Jan 1865, d. 1924

Mother*

Margaret Hutter b. 30 Jul 1867, d. 23 Nov 1946

John Meixelsperger circa 1913-Colorized

John Meixelsperger circa 1907-Colorized

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 September 1899

John Meixelsperger was born on 13 September 1899 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter.

Marriage

1924

John Meixelsperger married Hilda G. Ederer, daughter of Joseph Ederer and Margareth Paulus, in 1924.

Marriage

17 February 1942

John Meixelsperger married Celia Anna Alt, daughter of Anton Alt and Regina C. Ringelstetter, on 17 February 1942.

Death

10 June 1971

John Meixelsperger died on 10 June 1971 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 71.

Census Date

Location

Description

19 June 1900

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Meixelsperger was listed as a son in John Meixelsperger Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

John Meixelsperger was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.²

John Meixelsperger obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Circa 1907 John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait.
Standing: John Jr, Christian, Vincent, Rosanna, Lillian, Clem
Seated: John Sr holding Christine, Margaret holding Celia
Taken before Anthony was born.
Circa 1913 Portrait of the children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger.
Front row: Anthony, Christian, Vincent, Cecelia, and Christina
Back row: Clem, John, Lillian, and Rosanna.

Children of John Meixelsperger and Hilda G. Ederer

Mildred Meixelsperger+ b. 30 May 1926, d. 25 Jun 2020
Richard J. Meixelsperger+ b. 15 May 1929, d. 21 Sep 2006
Ralph W. Meixelsperger+ b. 8 May 1931, d. 26 Aug 2005
Robert Meixelsperger b. 17 Jul 1942, d. 25 Dec 1998

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED134. Dwelling 173.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Hilda G. Ederer

F, b. 1905, d. 1935

Father*

Joseph Ederer b. 1 Jan 1867, d. 31 Jul 1943

Mother*

Margareth Paulus b. c 1871, d. 6 Sep 1958

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hilda G. Ederer was also known as Hildagard.

Married Name

1924

As of 1924,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1905

Hilda G. Ederer was born in 1905 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Ederer and Margareth Paulus.

Marriage

1924

Hilda G. Ederer married John Meixelsperger, son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter, in 1924.

Death

1935

Hilda G. Ederer died in 1935.

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Hilda G. Ederer was listed as a daughter in Joseph Ederer's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Hilda G. Ederer was listed as wife in John Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Children of Hilda G. Ederer and John Meixelsperger

Mildred Meixelsperger+ b. 30 May 1926, d. 25 Jun 2020
Richard J. Meixelsperger+ b. 15 May 1929, d. 21 Sep 2006
Ralph W. Meixelsperger+ b. 8 May 1931, d. 26 Aug 2005
Robert Meixelsperger b. 17 Jul 1942, d. 25 Dec 1998

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T624_1736; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 898.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Mildred Meixelsperger

F, b. 30 May 1926, d. 25 June 2020

Father*

John Meixelsperger b. 13 Sep 1899, d. 10 Jun 1971

Mother*

Hilda G. Ederer b. 1905, d. 1935

Mildred (Meixelsperger) Ring 2017

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mildred Meixelsperger was also known as Millie.

Married Name

3 June 1947

As of 3 June 1947,her married name was Ring.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 May 1926

Mildred Meixelsperger was born on 30 May 1926 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Meixelsperger and Hilda G. Ederer.

Death

25 June 2020

Mildred Meixelsperger died on 25 June 2020 at age 94 Mildred M. Ring, 94, Plain, Wisconsin died peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Millie was born May 30, 1926 in Plain, Sauk County, the daughter of John “Jack” & Hilda (Ederer) Meixelsperger. Millie’s mother preceded her in death in 1935, leaving behind her father, Millie, and her two younger brothers and a sister. When Millie was 16 years old, her father married Celia Alt, and the family remained at the Meixelsperger homestead.

Upon graduation from St. Luke High School, Millie worked at the Badger Army Ammunition Plant (Badger Ordinance Works) near Baraboo, WI. She was united in marriage to Felix Ring on June 3, 1947 at St. Luke Church, Plain.

Millie was a devoted wife and homemaker who enjoyed raising her seven children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also worked at the Peoples Community Bank in Plain and volunteered for the reading program at St. Luke School where she enjoyed interaction with her co-workers and the students.

Millie is survived by her husband, Felix, and her children, Kathleen (Marv) Ruhland, Gloria (John) Pletzer, Ramona (Dan) Druckrey, William (Sharon) Ring, Polly (Rich Sanning) Ring, Robert, and Mary (Len) Shelton, 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, her sister, Alice Roessler, sisters-in-law, Pearl Meixelsperger, Carol Meixelsperger, Lory (William) Terbilcox, brothers, Dave (Darlene) Meixelsperger and John (Josie) Meixelsperger, along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, brothers Richard, Ralph, and Robert, several sisters and brothers in law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Plain, Wisconsin. Father John Silva will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Mildred Meixelsperger was listed as a daughter in John Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Richard J. Meixelsperger

M, b. 15 May 1929, d. 21 September 2006

Father*

John Meixelsperger b. 13 Sep 1899, d. 10 Jun 1971

Mother*

Hilda G. Ederer b. 1905, d. 1935

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Richard J. Meixelsperger was also known as Rich.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 May 1929

Richard J. Meixelsperger was born on 15 May 1929 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Meixelsperger and Hilda G. Ederer.

Death

21 September 2006

Richard J. Meixelsperger died on 21 September 2006 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 77 Richard "Rich" John Meixelsperger, age 77, died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at the UW Hospital in Madison.

Rich was born on May 15, 1929, to John and Hilda (Ederer) Meixelsperger in Plain. Following his mother's death, he was raised from age five by his dad and stepmother, Celia.

He married Carol Ann Liegel on Sept. 4, 1950, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. They recently celebrated 56 years together.

He was preceded in death by a son, Marty, in 1986; parents; stepmother; and two brothers, Ralph and Bob.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Richard J. Meixelsperger was listed as a son in John Meixelsperger's household on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Richard J. Meixelsperger

Martin Meixelsperger d. b 2016
Karen L. Meixelsperger b. 21 Dec 1954, d. 30 Apr 2016

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Bernard V. Meixelsperger

M, b. 6 August 1932, d. 7 June 2004

Father*

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986

Mother*

Matilda Hetzel b. 18 Feb 1903, d. 1 Feb 1963

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Bernard V. Meixelsperger was also known as Bernie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 August 1932

Bernard V. Meixelsperger was born on 6 August 1932 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.

Death

7 June 2004

Bernard V. Meixelsperger died on 7 June 2004 at age 71 Bernard V. "Bernie" Meixelsperger of Pewaukee died June 7, 2004, at age 71.
Bernie was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree from Wisconsin Centrifugal in Waukesha after 38 years of service.
Bernie was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener, and was a loving and caring father, grandfather and papa.
He is the beloved husband of Audrey (nee Sharon) for 43 years; dear father of David (Anna), Mark (Debra) and Kevin (Diane); loving grandfather of twins Andrew and Alyssa and Jack; dear brother of Norman, Bernice Hughes, Margaret (Parker) Weum, Francis, Gerald (Louise), Vincent, Diane (Norbert) Maertz, Anita (Tom) Stockton and Jean; and dear brother-in-law of Shirley Sharon. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella, and his brother, Leonard.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral Mass on Thursday, June 10, at St. Anthony on the Lake Church, W280-N2101 Highway SS, Pewaukee. Interment will follow at Summit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated.

Bernard V. Meixelsperger obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Pewaukee, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Robert Hughes

M, d. before June 2004

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

before June 2004

Robert Hughes died before June 2004.

Parker C. Weum

M, b. 18 February 1932, d. 13 June 2014

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 February 1932

Parker C. Weum was born on 18 February 1932.

Death

13 June 2014

He died on 13 June 2014 at age 82 Parker C. Weum, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2014. Parker was born the oldest of seven children to Percy C. and Genevieve E. (Mickelson) Weum on February 18, 1932. Parker served in the Army in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War, from December 9, 1949 to February 17, 1953 and also a member of the Blue River American Legion. Parker was a truck driver until he retired to Richland County. Parker will be remembered for his kind heart, his love of trees, as the best father, grandfather, great grandfather and as a loving husband. Parker always said, "There isn't a tree I don't like" and when I am gone say "Parker is gone, Tractors for sale". He never lost his spirit and kind nature. We will miss him dearly. Survivors include his wife Peggy (Meixelsperger) Weum; daughter Jeanne (Brian) Karpinsky; a son, Paul C. (Barb) Weum; grandchildren, Patrick C. (Danielle) Weum, Becky Weum, Jennifer Karpinsky, Amber Karpinsky; great grandchildren, Ava Banning, Parker C. Weum, Hunter C. Weum; siblings, Donald (Vera) Weum, Charlene Lee and Marlowe Weum; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Gloria, brothers Dennis and Warren. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the Blue River American Legion Post at St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Luke's Catholic Church of Plain, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richland Center or Upland Hills Hospice. The family would like to thank Upland Hills Hospice and the staff at Pine Valley Healthcare.

Louise Andrewjeski

F, b. 21 May 1941, d. 29 June 2018

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 July 1961

As of 8 July 1961,her married name was Meixelsperger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 May 1941

Louise Andrewjeski was born on 21 May 1941.

Death

29 June 2018

She died on 29 June 2018 at age 77 Louise S. Meixelsperger, age 77 of Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born on May 21, 1941, in Plain, Wisconsin the daughter of Louis and Lillian (Huerth) Andrewjeski. She graduated from Edgewood High School. She met her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Meixelsperger and they were married July 8, 1961 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. Louise was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, she enjoyed singing in the adult choir, and assisted with various other community activities. She was also a local 4-H leader and enjoyed all aspects 4-H entails, ranging from musical productions, home decorating, gardening, photography, safety and dairy related projects. Additionally, she loved to host international exchange students along with visiting them in their homeland, and she loved to polka dance with Jerry. Louise enjoyed the arts and supported both the Madison and rural communities where she resided. She was an active, hard working farm wife and a proud, engaging grandmother that loved to travel and host “farm camp” with her family. Louise also worked at the River Valley Veterinary Clinic for more than 25 years as a Vet Tech. Louise is survived by her husband, Gerald of Spring Green, one sister, Leona (Joe) Rane of Madison; three children, June (Dave) Roush of Middleton, Thomas (Julie) Meixelsperger of Spring Green, Kim (Steve) Hovland of Janesville; six grandchildren Kyle, Jacob and Jenna Meixelsperger, Isaac and Ashlyn Roush and Max Hovland and many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Louise was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Lillian Andrewjeski, an infant son, Joseph Meixelsperger, her sister, Linda Andrewjeski. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. David Carrano will officiate with burial in the St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Vincent Meixelsperger Jr.

M, b. 14 January 1940, d. 27 August 2010

Father*

Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 1 Sep 1986

Mother*

Matilda Hetzel b. 18 Feb 1903, d. 1 Feb 1963

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 January 1940

Vincent Meixelsperger Jr. was born on 14 January 1940 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel.

Death

27 August 2010

Vincent Meixelsperger Jr. died on 27 August 2010 at age 70 Vincent Meixelsperger Jr. passed away at his residence on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. He was born on Jan. 14, 1940. Vincent was the ninth child born to Vincent and Mathilda (Hetzel) Meixelsperger Sr. Vincent worked in Madison for many years. He is survived by his brothers, Norman, Francis and Gerald (Louise) Meixelsperger; sisters, Bernice Hughes, Peggy (Parker) Weum, Diane Maertz, Anita (Tom) Stockton and Jean Meixelsperger; and sister-in-law, Audrey Meixelsperger. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard and Bernard Meixelsperger; sister, Marcella Meixelsperger; and brothers-in-law, Robert Hughes and Norbert Maertz. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1240 Nachreiner Ave., Plain, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, with Father Mike Resop presiding. Inurnment will be at St. Luke Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Norbert Frederick Maertz

M, b. 9 June 1931, d. 27 September 2005

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 June 1931

Norbert Frederick Maertz was born on 9 June 1931.

Death

27 September 2005

He died on 27 September 2005 at age 74.

Clem J. Meixelsperger

M, b. 31 July 1901, d. 6 August 1983

Father*

John Meixelsperger Sr. b. 28 Jan 1865, d. 1924

Mother*

Margaret Hutter b. 30 Jul 1867, d. 23 Nov 1946

Clem Meixelsperger circa 1913-Colorized

Clem J Meixelsperger circa 1907-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Clem J. Meixelsperger was also known as Clemens.

Name Variation

Clem J. Meixelsperger was also known as Clement.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 July 1901

Clem J. Meixelsperger was born on 31 July 1901 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Meixelsperger Sr. and Margaret Hutter.

Marriage

31 May 1927

Clem J. Meixelsperger married Clara T. Ruhland, daughter of Joseph Michael Ruhland and Margaret Kraemer, on 31 May 1927.

Death

6 August 1983

Clem J. Meixelsperger died on 6 August 1983 at age 82.

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Sauk, Wisconsin

Clem J. Meixelsperger was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Clem J. Meixelsperger obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin.
Circa 1907 John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger family portrait.
Standing: John Jr, Christian, Vincent, Rosanna, Lillian, Clem
Seated: John Sr holding Christine, Margaret holding Celia
Taken before Anthony was born.
Circa 1913 Portrait of the children of John Sr and Margaret (Hutter) Meixelsperger.
Front row: Anthony, Christian, Vincent, Cecelia, and Christina
Back row: Clem, John, Lillian, and Rosanna.

Children of Clem J. Meixelsperger and Clara T. Ruhland

Dorothy Meixelsperger+ b. 11 Apr 1928, d. 3 Jul 2020
Chris J. Meixelsperger b. 2 May 1930, d. 15 Aug 1948
Harold V. Meixelsperger+ b. 26 Sep 1935, d. 1 Sep 1972
Delbert Meixelsperger b. c 1938, d. b 2020
Duane A. Meixelsperger b. 30 May 1942, d. 15 Apr 2021

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Betty J. Ward

Father*

Edwin Ward

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Meixelsperger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Betty J. Ward was the daughter of Edwin Ward.

Marriage

before 1956

Betty J. Ward married Norman E. Meixelsperger, son of Vincent Andrew Meixelsperger and Matilda Hetzel, before 1956.

Child of Betty J. Ward and Norman E. Meixelsperger

Lois Louise Meixelsperger b. 9 May 1960, d. 13 Oct 1960

Lois Louise Meixelsperger

F, b. 9 May 1960, d. 13 October 1960

Father*

Norman E. Meixelsperger b. c 1927, d. 7 Dec 2014

Mother*

Betty J. Ward

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lois Louise Meixelsperger was also known as Louise L.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 May 1960

Lois Louise Meixelsperger was born on 9 May 1960 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Lois Louise Meixelsperger born 09 May 1960. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) 17 May 1960

She was the daughter of Norman E. Meixelsperger and Betty J. Ward.

Death

13 October 1960

Lois Louise Meixelsperger died on 13 October 1960.

Lois Meixelsperger obituary 13 Oct 1960 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Burial

after 13 October 1960

She was buried after 13 October 1960 at St Luke Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Lois L Meixelsperger tombstone