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Alma (?)

F, d. before 2005

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Johnson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Alma (?) married Alvin Johnson.
Death	before 2005	Alma (?) died before 2005.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Alma (?) married Alvin Johnson.

Death

before 2005

Alma (?) died before 2005.

Barbara K. Gruber

F, b. 27 November 1958, d. 26 April 2005

Father*

LeRoy Gruber b. c 1937, d. 22 Mar 1995

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 November 1958	Barbara K. Gruber was born on 27 November 1958.
		She was the daughter of LeRoy Gruber.
Death	26 April 2005	Barbara K. Gruber died on 26 April 2005 at age 46 Barbara K. Gruber, age 46, of Baraboo, and formerly of Plain, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 27, 1958, to LeRoy "Sam" and Delores (Johnson) Gruber. Barbara graduated from the River Valley High School in 1976. Barbara moved to California, for her job with Cuna Mutual Insurance Co., then to Nashville, before moving back to Baraboo in 1995. Survivors include her mother, Delores Gruber and Edward Vodak of De Soto; a brother, LeRoy (Diane) Gruber of Plain; a sister, Christy Gruber and Mike Gratz of Plain; a brother-in-law, Gary Snowadzki of Plain; nieces and nephews, Dan, Michael, Hailey, Hannah and Samara Gruber, Sadie (Tom) Hooks, and Leslie and Andrew Snowadzki; her special friend of 15 years, Walter McMillan of Baraboo; many other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy "Sam" Gruber; a brother, Dan Gruber; a sister, Brenda Lee Snowadzki; her maternal grandparents, Alvin and Alma Johnson; and her paternal grandparents, Bill and Christine Gruber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME, Spring Green, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1958

Barbara K. Gruber was born on 27 November 1958.

She was the daughter of LeRoy Gruber.

Death

26 April 2005

Barbara K. Gruber died on 26 April 2005 at age 46 Barbara K. Gruber, age 46, of Baraboo, and formerly of Plain, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 27, 1958, to LeRoy "Sam" and Delores (Johnson) Gruber. Barbara graduated from the River Valley High School in 1976. Barbara moved to California, for her job with Cuna Mutual Insurance Co., then to Nashville, before moving back to Baraboo in 1995. Survivors include her mother, Delores Gruber and Edward Vodak of De Soto; a brother, LeRoy (Diane) Gruber of Plain; a sister, Christy Gruber and Mike Gratz of Plain; a brother-in-law, Gary Snowadzki of Plain; nieces and nephews, Dan, Michael, Hailey, Hannah and Samara Gruber, Sadie (Tom) Hooks, and Leslie and Andrew Snowadzki; her special friend of 15 years, Walter McMillan of Baraboo; many other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy "Sam" Gruber; a brother, Dan Gruber; a sister, Brenda Lee Snowadzki; her maternal grandparents, Alvin and Alma Johnson; and her paternal grandparents, Bill and Christine Gruber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME, Spring Green, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Michael John Gratz

M, b. 20 April 1962, d. 10 October 2020

Name Type	Date	Description
Nickname		Michael John Gratz also went by the name of Mike.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Michael John Gratz also went by the name of Mike.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 April 1962	Michael John Gratz was born on 20 April 1962.
Death	10 October 2020	He died on 10 October 2020 at age 58 Michael John Gratz, 58 of Plain passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 at his family’s home in Highland. Mike was born to Wesley “Mick” and Janet (Franzen) Gratz on April 20, 1962 in Highland WI. Mike attended Highland Schools graduating in 1980. Shortly after high school Mike began his lifelong career of driving semi. He was a milk truck driver, dump truck driver and an over the road truck driver for many companies. P&P Grain was his employer for the majority of the career. Most recently working for Richard’s Corner Creek Trucking as a dispatcher. He will fondly be remembered by his family, many friends, and fellow truck drivers that would call him for driving directions. If you would tell Mike what road you were on and the mile marker, he could tell you your exact location. Not only could he give you directions, but he could tell you where the next truck stop was and if it was worth stopping at. This was not just locally it was coast to coast. Over the years Mike had several hobbies. He would go raccoon hunting with his dad. They would travel all over for dog shows and night hunts. A large collection of trophies prove that they were usually pretty successful. He also loved to shoot trap. Mike had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping every chance that he could. Over the 10 last years he was handed several health challenges and met them head on. His determination and optimism is what kept him fighting. He never would let you know how bad he was feeling, instead he would be focused on doing what he could for those he loved. He was given life again 4 years ago as a double transplant patient. He was the recipient of a pancreas and kidney. The transplant allowed all of us more time with him. Mike is survived by his longtime love and wife of 20 years Christy, their daughter Sammie Gruber. His three daughters Nicole Sommerville, Alison Cowles(Joshua) and Lindsay Gratz(Megan) with former spouse Andrea(Sommerville) Zierath, his seven grandchildren, mother-in-law Delores Gruber(Bob) his siblings Susan(Chad) Washa, Mark(Kim), Matt(Ashley), brother in law Leroy Gruber (Jane), several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Wesley “Mick” and Janet Gratz. He was also preceded by his sister Mary, father-in-law Leroy 'Sam' Gruber, along with his maternal and paternal grandparents and his brother-in-law Danny Gruber along with sisters-in-law Brenda Snowedzki, Diane Gruber, and Barb Gruber. A Memorial Service will be held on October 24th at the Spring Green Community Church. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM and a Service will be held at 3 PM.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 April 1962

Michael John Gratz was born on 20 April 1962.

Death

10 October 2020

He died on 10 October 2020 at age 58 Michael John Gratz, 58 of Plain passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 at his family’s home in Highland. Mike was born to Wesley “Mick” and Janet (Franzen) Gratz on April 20, 1962 in Highland WI.

Mike attended Highland Schools graduating in 1980. Shortly after high school Mike began his lifelong career of driving semi. He was a milk truck driver, dump truck driver and an over the road truck driver for many companies. P&P Grain was his employer for the majority of the career. Most recently working for Richard’s Corner Creek Trucking as a dispatcher.
He will fondly be remembered by his family, many friends, and fellow truck drivers that would call him for driving directions. If you would tell Mike what road you were on and the mile marker, he could tell you your exact location. Not only could he give you directions, but he could tell you where the next truck stop was and if it was worth stopping at. This was not just locally it was coast to coast.

Over the years Mike had several hobbies. He would go raccoon hunting with his dad. They would travel all over for dog shows and night hunts. A large collection of trophies prove that they were usually pretty successful. He also loved to shoot trap. Mike had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping every chance that he could.

Over the 10 last years he was handed several health challenges and met them head on. His determination and optimism is what kept him fighting. He never would let you know how bad he was feeling, instead he would be focused on doing what he could for those he loved. He was given life again 4 years ago as a double transplant patient. He was the recipient of a pancreas and kidney. The transplant allowed all of us more time with him.

Mike is survived by his longtime love and wife of 20 years Christy, their daughter Sammie Gruber. His three daughters Nicole Sommerville, Alison Cowles(Joshua) and Lindsay Gratz(Megan) with former spouse Andrea(Sommerville) Zierath, his seven grandchildren, mother-in-law Delores Gruber(Bob) his siblings Susan(Chad) Washa, Mark(Kim), Matt(Ashley), brother in law Leroy Gruber (Jane), several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Wesley “Mick” and Janet Gratz. He was also preceded by his sister Mary, father-in-law Leroy 'Sam' Gruber, along with his maternal and paternal grandparents and his brother-in-law Danny Gruber along with sisters-in-law Brenda Snowedzki, Diane Gruber, and Barb Gruber.

A Memorial Service will be held on October 24th at the Spring Green Community Church. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM and a Service will be held at 3 PM.

Brenda Lee Gruber

F, b. 26 March 1957, d. 31 March 2004

Father*

LeRoy Gruber b. c 1937, d. 22 Mar 1995

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	3 July 1980	As of 3 July 1980,her married name was Snowadzki.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 July 1980

As of 3 July 1980,her married name was Snowadzki.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 March 1957	Brenda Lee Gruber was born on 26 March 1957 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of LeRoy Gruber.
Death	31 March 2004	Brenda Lee Gruber died on 31 March 2004 at age 47 Brenda L. Snowadzki, age 47, of Plain, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home, in Spring Green, following a long illness. She was born on March 26, 1957, in Plain, the daughter of LeRoy "Sam" and Delores (Johnson) Gruber. Brenda was married on July 3, 1980 to Gary Snowadzki and was a member of St. Luke's' Catholic Church. After high school she went to California and worked at Camp Pendleton Marine Corp Base where she met her husband, Gary, of 24 years. Brenda and Gary moved to Plain in 1982, and managed "Sam's Place" in Plain until 1994, and she worked for over 10 years at Heartland Credit Union in Madison. Brenda loved fishing, bowling and gambling. She was a loving mother, friend and companion that will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Gary Snowadzki of Plain; a daughter, Sadie Snowadzki and fiance Tom Hooks of Loganville; two sons, Andrew and Leslie Snowadzki of Plain; her mother, Delores Gruber of Plain, and friend Ed Vodak; two sisters, Barb Gruber and Walter McMillan of Baraboo, and Christine Gruber and Mike Gratz of Plain; a brother LeRoy (Diane) Gruber of Plain; two sisters-in-law, Candace Corral of Plain, and Kathi Vlahos of Crown Point, Ind; four nieces, Patricia Vlahos and Hailey, Hannah, and Samara Gruber; five nephews, Michael and Dan Gruber, Anthony Corral, and Ted and George Vlahos; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy "Sam" Gruber on March 22, 1995; a brother, Daniel Gruber; her paternal grandparents, Bill and Christine Gruber; and her maternal grandparents, Alvin and Alma Johnson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 2, 2004, at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME in Spring Green, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 March 1957

Brenda Lee Gruber was born on 26 March 1957 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of LeRoy Gruber.

Death

31 March 2004

Brenda Lee Gruber died on 31 March 2004 at age 47 Brenda L.
Snowadzki, age 47, of Plain, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home, in Spring Green, following a long illness. She was born on March 26, 1957, in Plain, the daughter of LeRoy "Sam" and Delores (Johnson) Gruber. Brenda was married on July 3, 1980 to Gary Snowadzki and was a member of St. Luke's' Catholic Church. After high school she went to California and worked at Camp Pendleton Marine Corp Base where she met her husband, Gary, of 24 years. Brenda and Gary moved to Plain in 1982, and managed "Sam's Place" in Plain until 1994, and she worked for over 10 years at Heartland Credit Union in Madison. Brenda loved fishing, bowling and gambling. She was a loving mother, friend and companion that will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Gary Snowadzki of Plain; a daughter, Sadie Snowadzki and fiance Tom Hooks of Loganville; two sons, Andrew and Leslie Snowadzki of Plain; her mother, Delores Gruber of Plain, and friend Ed Vodak; two sisters, Barb Gruber and Walter McMillan of Baraboo, and Christine Gruber and Mike Gratz of Plain; a brother LeRoy (Diane) Gruber of Plain; two sisters-in-law, Candace Corral of Plain, and Kathi Vlahos of Crown Point, Ind; four nieces, Patricia Vlahos and Hailey, Hannah, and Samara Gruber; five nephews, Michael and Dan Gruber, Anthony Corral, and Ted and George Vlahos; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy "Sam" Gruber on March 22, 1995; a brother, Daniel Gruber; her paternal grandparents, Bill and Christine Gruber; and her maternal grandparents, Alvin and Alma Johnson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 2, 2004, at the RICHARDSON-STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME in Spring Green, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dan Gruber

M, d. before 2004

Father*

LeRoy Gruber b. c 1937, d. 22 Mar 1995

Life Event	Date	Description
		Dan Gruber was the son of LeRoy Gruber.
Death	before 2004	Dan Gruber died before 2004.

Life Event

Date

Description

Dan Gruber was the son of LeRoy Gruber.

Death

before 2004

Dan Gruber died before 2004.

Michael Gruber Jr.

M, b. 19 April 1887, d. 16 June 1964

Father*

Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931

Mother*

Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925

Michael Gruber Jr - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Michael Gruber Jr. was also known as Michael J.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael Gruber Jr. was also known as Michael J.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 April 1887	Michael Gruber Jr. was born on 19 April 1887 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Marriage	circa 1909	Michael Gruber Jr. married Mary A. Pletzer, daughter of John Pletzer and Margareth Ring, circa 1909.
Death	16 June 1964	Michael Gruber Jr. died on 16 June 1964 at age 77.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 April 1887

Michael Gruber Jr. was born on 19 April 1887 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Marriage

circa 1909

Michael Gruber Jr. married Mary A. Pletzer, daughter of John Pletzer and Margareth Ring, circa 1909.

Death

16 June 1964

Michael Gruber Jr. died on 16 June 1964 at age 77.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Michael Gruber Jr. was listed as a son in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
20 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Michael Gruber Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Mike Gruber.²
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael Gruber Jr. was listed as a son in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

20 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael Gruber Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Mike Gruber.²

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.

Children of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer

Irene Theresa Gruber b. 15 Jul 1910, d. 2 Jan 1996
Mary Margaret Gruber+ b. 1912, d. 7 Feb 1967
Edward J. Gruber b. 1914, d. 1984
Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber b. 26 May 1916, d. 25 Sep 2000
Grace Alma Gruber b. 20 Sep 1918, d. 6 May 2002
Rosemary Gruber b. 30 Nov 1921, d. 27 Feb 1980
Michael John Gruber+ b. 10 Apr 1925, d. 9 Oct 1992
Elmer A. Gruber b. 29 Dec 1928, d. 19 May 1975
Ann V. Gruber b. 26 Oct 1934, d. 26 Nov 2012

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 92.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Mary Margaret Gruber

F, b. 1912, d. 7 February 1967

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1935	As of before 1935,her married name was Mueller.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1935

As of before 1935,her married name was Mueller.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1912	Mary Margaret Gruber was born in 1912 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Marriage	before 1935	Mary Margaret Gruber married Wilbert H. Mueller, son of Francis Xavier Mueller and Alice Helen Josephine Beaver, before 1935.
Death	7 February 1967	Mary Margaret Gruber died on 7 February 1967.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1912

Mary Margaret Gruber was born in 1912 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Marriage

before 1935

Mary Margaret Gruber married Wilbert H. Mueller, son of Francis Xavier Mueller and Alice Helen Josephine Beaver, before 1935.

Death

7 February 1967

Mary Margaret Gruber died on 7 February 1967.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary Margaret Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Margaret Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Mary Margaret Gruber and Wilbert H. Mueller

Mary E. Mueller+ b. 8 Jul 1934, d. 7 Dec 2002
Dorothy Irene Mueller b. 27 Aug 1935, d. 16 Mar 2010
Henry J. Mueller b. 19 Mar 1942, d. 8 Dec 2018
Virginia R. Mueller+ b. 1 Apr 1943, d. 5 May 2016

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Edward J. Gruber

M, b. 1914, d. 1984

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Edward J. Gruber married Alfrieda Paulus, daughter of Albert J. Paulus and Caroline Haas.
Birth	1914	Edward J. Gruber was born in 1914 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Death	1984	Edward J. Gruber died in 1984.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Edward J. Gruber married Alfrieda Paulus, daughter of Albert J. Paulus and Caroline Haas.

Birth

1914

Edward J. Gruber was born in 1914 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Death

1984

Edward J. Gruber died in 1984.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edward J. Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward J. Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber

F, b. 26 May 1916, d. 25 September 2000

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brummer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber married William John Brummer.
Birth	26 May 1916	Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber was born on 26 May 1916 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Death	25 September 2000	Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber died on 25 September 2000 at age 84.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber married William John Brummer.

Birth

26 May 1916

Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber was born on 26 May 1916 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Death

25 September 2000

Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber died on 25 September 2000 at age 84.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Cecelia Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Grace Alma Gruber

F, b. 20 September 1918, d. 6 May 2002

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Scallon.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Grace Alma Gruber married James Scallon.
Birth	20 September 1918	Grace Alma Gruber was born on 20 September 1918 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Death	6 May 2002	Grace Alma Gruber died on 6 May 2002 at Wisconsin at age 83.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Grace Alma Gruber married James Scallon.

Birth

20 September 1918

Grace Alma Gruber was born on 20 September 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Death

6 May 2002

Grace Alma Gruber died on 6 May 2002 at Wisconsin at age 83.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Grace Alma Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Grace Alma Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Rosemary Gruber

F, b. 30 November 1921, d. 27 February 1980

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Birkholz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Rosemary Gruber married (?) Birkholz.
Birth	30 November 1921	Rosemary Gruber was born on 30 November 1921 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Death	27 February 1980	Rosemary Gruber died on 27 February 1980 at age 58.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Rosemary Gruber married (?) Birkholz.

Birth

30 November 1921

Rosemary Gruber was born on 30 November 1921 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Death

27 February 1980

Rosemary Gruber died on 27 February 1980 at age 58.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Rosemary Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Rosemary Gruber was listed as a daughter in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Michael John Gruber

M, b. 10 April 1925, d. 9 October 1992

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

Mike Gruber 1945-Colorized

Mike Gruber 1945

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Michael John Gruber was also known as Mike J.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael John Gruber was also known as Mike J.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 April 1925	Michael John Gruber was born on 10 April 1925 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Marriage	1945	Michael John Gruber married Betty Jean Standish in 1945 at Wisconsin Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish. Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945-Colorized Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945
Divorce	before 1973	Michael John Gruber and Betty Jean Standish were divorced before 1973.
Death	9 October 1992	Michael John Gruber died on 9 October 1992 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Mike J Gruber obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 11, 1992 - Mike J Gruber obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 April 1925

Michael John Gruber was born on 10 April 1925 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Marriage

1945

Michael John Gruber married Betty Jean Standish in 1945 at Wisconsin Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish.

Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945-Colorized

Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945

Divorce

before 1973

Michael John Gruber and Betty Jean Standish were divorced before 1973.

Death

9 October 1992

Michael John Gruber died on 9 October 1992 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Mike J Gruber obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 11, 1992 - Mike J Gruber obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Michael John Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael John Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Michael John Gruber was the best man at the wedding of John Laverne Niemann Jr and Naomi Prieskorn Mercer on 12 April 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin; The marriage of Miss Naomi Mercer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mercer, Spring Green, to John L. Niemann, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Niemann of Loganville, took place Apr. 12 in St. Patrick's church at Spring Green.²

Child of Michael John Gruber and Betty Jean Standish

Laurence Lee Gruber b. 1949, d. 1967

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.
[S1] AR
"She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
Mrs. G. E. Jones
Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, Page 135.

Elmer A. Gruber

M, b. 29 December 1928, d. 19 May 1975

Father*

Michael Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964

Mother*

Mary A. Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 December 1928	Elmer A. Gruber was born on 29 December 1928 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.
Death	19 May 1975	Elmer A. Gruber died on 19 May 1975 at age 46.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 December 1928

Elmer A. Gruber was born on 29 December 1928 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer.

Death

19 May 1975

Elmer A. Gruber died on 19 May 1975 at age 46.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 May 1930	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Elmer A. Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1 May 1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elmer A. Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Tech 5 U.S. Army.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED34. Dwelling 78.

Anthony John Gruber

M, b. July 1893, d. 1972

Father*

Michael Gruber b. 23 Apr 1849, d. 30 Jan 1931

Mother*

Frances Ruhland b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 9 Apr 1925

Anthon Gruber - circa 1894-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anthony John Gruber was also known as Anton John.
Name Variation		Anthony John Gruber was also known as Tony.
Name Variation		Anthony John Gruber was also known as Antony.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anthony John Gruber was also known as Anton John.

Name Variation

Anthony John Gruber was also known as Tony.

Name Variation

Anthony John Gruber was also known as Antony.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anthony John Gruber married Clara B. Soeldner, daughter of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth.
Birth	July 1893	Anthony John Gruber was born in July 1893 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Death	1972	Anthony John Gruber died in 1972.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anthony John Gruber married Clara B. Soeldner, daughter of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth.

Birth

July 1893

Anthony John Gruber was born in July 1893 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Death

1972

Anthony John Gruber died in 1972.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 June 1900	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anthony John Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
20 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anthony John Gruber was listed as a brother in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Mike Gruber.²
8 January 1920	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Anthony John Gruber was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

5 June 1900

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anthony John Gruber was listed as a son in Michael Gruber's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

20 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anthony John Gruber was listed as a brother in Michael Gruber Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Mike Gruber.²

8 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Anthony John Gruber was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Circa 1894 Michael and Frances (Ruhland) Gruber family portrait. Top Row: Rose, Frances, Simon Nachreiner, Justina (Gruber) Nachreiner, baby Frank Nachreiner, Anna; Middle Row: Joseph, Michael Sr (father), Frances (Ruhland) Gruber (mother), Caroline; Front Row: Michael Jr, Margaret, baby Anthon, Theresa.

Children of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner

Lucille Gruber+ b. 1917, d. 1980
Agnes F. Gruber+ b. 1919, d. 2002
Fred J. Gruber b. 1921, d. Apr 1939
Anthony Michael Gruber+ b. 8 Apr 1924, d. 6 Sep 2006
Joseph A. Gruber b. 1926, d. 1949
Raymond A. Gruber b. 1929, d. 1969
Clara C. Gruber+ b. 1 Nov 1931, d. 14 Oct 2004

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 129.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 92.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, stamp 227A line 44 Farm 67. ED178.

Clara B. Soeldner

F, b. April 1897, d. August 1950

Father*

Joseph Soeldner b. Mar 1869, d. 1944

Mother*

Kathryn Roth b. Oct 1872, d. 1952

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Gruber.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Clara B. Soeldner married Anthony John Gruber, son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.
Birth	April 1897	Clara B. Soeldner was born in April 1897 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth.
Death	August 1950	Clara B. Soeldner died in August 1950 at age 53 Mrs Anthony Gruber (Clara Soeldner) obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 27, 1950 - Mrs Anthony Gruber (Clara Soeldner) obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Clara B. Soeldner married Anthony John Gruber, son of Michael Gruber and Frances Ruhland.

Birth

April 1897

Clara B. Soeldner was born in April 1897 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth.

Death

August 1950

Clara B. Soeldner died in August 1950 at age 53 Mrs Anthony Gruber (Clara Soeldner) obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 27, 1950 - Mrs Anthony Gruber (Clara Soeldner) obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
14 June 1900	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Clara B. Soeldner was listed as a daughter in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Joseph Frank.¹
17 May 1910	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Clara B. Soeldner was listed as a daughter in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
8 January 1920	Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin	Clara B. Soeldner was listed as wife in Anthony John Gruber's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Clara B. Soeldner was listed as a daughter in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Joseph Frank.¹

17 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Clara B. Soeldner was listed as a daughter in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

8 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Clara B. Soeldner was listed as wife in Anthony John Gruber's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Children of Clara B. Soeldner and Anthony John Gruber

Lucille Gruber+ b. 1917, d. 1980
Agnes F. Gruber+ b. 1919, d. 2002
Fred J. Gruber b. 1921, d. Apr 1939
Anthony Michael Gruber+ b. 8 Apr 1924, d. 6 Sep 2006
Joseph A. Gruber b. 1926, d. 1949
Raymond A. Gruber b. 1929, d. 1969
Clara C. Gruber+ b. 1 Nov 1931, d. 14 Oct 2004

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 106.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 58.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, stamp 227A line 44 Farm 67. ED178.

Joseph A. Gruber

M, b. 1926, d. 1949

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph A. Gruber was also known as Joe.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1926

Joseph A. Gruber was born in 1926 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Death

1949

Joseph A. Gruber died in 1949.

Fred J. Gruber

M, b. 1921, d. April 1939

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1921

Fred J. Gruber was born in 1921 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Death

April 1939

Fred J. Gruber died in April 1939 at hospital, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Fred Gruber death notice (kicked by horse).

Racine Journal Times April 13, 1939 - Fred Gruber death notice

Joseph Soeldner

M, b. March 1869, d. 1944

Father*

(?) Soeldner d. b 1900

Mother*

Thresa (?) b. 20 Dec 1831, d. 28 Jun 1910

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1869

Joseph Soeldner was born in March 1869 at Germany.

He was the son of (?) Soeldner and Thresa (?).

Marriage

circa 1893

Joseph Soeldner married Kathryn Roth, daughter of (?) Roth, circa 1893.

Death

1944

Joseph Soeldner died in 1944.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph Soeldner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, living next door to Joseph Frank.¹

17 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

5 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Joseph Soeldner immigrated in 1884.

Children of Joseph Soeldner and Kathryn Roth

Verna Soeldner+ b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 20 Aug 1993
Adam M. Soeldner b. 24 Dec 1895, d. 10 Nov 1980
Clara B. Soeldner+ b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950
Michael Soeldner b. 6 Aug 1898, d. 18 May 1996
Joseph Soeldner b. 14 Dec 1900, d. 6 Jun 1994
Adelia E. Soeldner+ b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 16 Mar 1999
Andrew Soeldner b. 11 Jun 1904, d. 13 Jul 1979
George G. Soeldner+ b. 10 Aug 1906, d. 7 Apr 2008
Otto A. Soeldner+ b. 1 Jul 1908, d. 13 Jan 1991
Catharine Soeldner b. 20 Jul 1911, d. 1 Oct 2004
Lawrence A. Soeldner+ b. 12 Apr 1913, d. 15 Apr 1991
Agnes Soeldner+ b. 10 Sep 1914, d. 8 Jul 2005

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 106.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 58.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 23.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 439.0.

Kathryn Roth

F, b. October 1872, d. 1952

Father*

(?) Roth

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Kathryn Roth was also known as Ruth.

Name Variation

Kathryn Roth was also known as Root.

Name Variation

Kathryn Roth was also known as Katharina.

Name Variation

Kathryn Roth was also known as Kate.

Married Name

circa 1893

As of circa 1893,her married name was Soeldner.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1872

Kathryn Roth was born in October 1872 at Germany.

She was the daughter of (?) Roth.

Marriage

circa 1893

Kathryn Roth married Joseph Soeldner, son of (?) Soeldner and Thresa (?), circa 1893.

Death

1952

Kathryn Roth died in 1952.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 June 1900

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Kathryn Roth was listed as wife in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Joseph Frank.¹

17 May 1910

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Kathryn Roth was listed as wife in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

5 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Kathryn Roth was listed as wife in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1930

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Kathryn Roth was listed as wife in Joseph Soeldner's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Kathryn Roth immigrated in 1892.
She had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
She had 9 with 9 living in 1910 children.

Children of Kathryn Roth and Joseph Soeldner

Verna Soeldner+ b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 20 Aug 1993
Adam M. Soeldner b. 24 Dec 1895, d. 10 Nov 1980
Clara B. Soeldner+ b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950
Michael Soeldner b. 6 Aug 1898, d. 18 May 1996
Joseph Soeldner b. 14 Dec 1900, d. 6 Jun 1994
Adelia E. Soeldner+ b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 16 Mar 1999
Andrew Soeldner b. 11 Jun 1904, d. 13 Jul 1979
George G. Soeldner+ b. 10 Aug 1906, d. 7 Apr 2008
Otto A. Soeldner+ b. 1 Jul 1908, d. 13 Jan 1991
Catharine Soeldner b. 20 Jul 1911, d. 1 Oct 2004
Lawrence A. Soeldner+ b. 12 Apr 1913, d. 15 Apr 1991
Agnes Soeldner+ b. 10 Sep 1914, d. 8 Jul 2005

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 106.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 58.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED178. Dwelling 23.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 439.0.

Lucille Gruber

F, b. 1917, d. 1980

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lucille Gruber was also known as Aunt Lou.

Married Name

May 1939

As of May 1939,her married name was Brey.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1917

Lucille Gruber was born in 1917 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Marriage

May 1939

Lucille Gruber married Herman Brey, son of Arthur John Brey and Anastasia Brickl, in May 1939 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939.

Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939, including Edward Hofer and Herman Brey

Death

1980

Lucille Gruber died in 1980.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lucille Gruber was listed as a daughter in Anthony John Gruber's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Lucille Gruber and Herman Brey

Victor C. Brey b. 6 Mar 1944, d. 7 Aug 2019
Bonita L. Brey+ b. 1 Feb 1946, d. 18 Sep 2014
Marlene C. Brey b. 1957, d. 1957

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, stamp 227A line 44 Farm 67. ED178.

Agnes F. Gruber

F, b. 1919, d. 2002

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Mrs Edward Blau (Agnes Gruber) 1940

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Agnes F. Gruber was also known as Aggie.

Married Name

30 January 1940

As of 30 January 1940,her married name was Blau.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1919

Agnes F. Gruber was born in 1919 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Marriage

30 January 1940

Agnes F. Gruber married Edward J. Blau, son of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt, on 30 January 1940 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times 28 Jan 1940.

Agnes Gruber - Edward Blau marriage announcement 15 Feb 1940 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Death

2002

Agnes F. Gruber died in 2002.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 January 1920

Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin

Agnes F. Gruber was listed as a daughter in Anthony John Gruber's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Agnes F. Gruber and Edward J. Blau

Helen Marie Blau+ b. 6 Apr 1941, d. 26 Mar 2011
Virginia L. Blau+ b. 30 Nov 1944, d. 26 Mar 2017
James Edward Blau+ b. 4 Jun 1946, d. 12 Apr 2015

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, stamp 227A line 44 Farm 67. ED178.

Clara C. Gruber

F, b. 1 November 1931, d. 14 October 2004

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 September 1954

As of 25 September 1954,her married name was Louis.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1931

Clara C. Gruber was born on 1 November 1931 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Death

14 October 2004

Clara C. Gruber died on 14 October 2004 at age 72 Clara C. Louis, age 72 of Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on Nov. 1, 1931, in Spring Green, the daughter of Anthony and Clara (Soeldner) Gruber. She was married on Sept. 25, 1954, to Victor F. Louis. Clara was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Spring Green, and enjoyed bowling, card playing, gardening, lawn care, cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Clara and her husband, Vic ran the Louis Shell Station in Spring Green, for 22 years and Clara continued to manage the store for the past 21 years. Survivors include a son, Joseph (Barbara) Louis of Spring Green; a daughter, Jean (Bob) Beckel of Savage, Minn; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Daniel, Steven and Marcus Louis, Lisa, Shannon and Tori Beckel; a brother, Tony (Marlene) Gruber of Spring Green; a sister, Helen Jax of Gotham; a sister-in-law, Donna Gruber of Spring Green; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Clara Gruber; her husband, Victor Louis on Jan. 11, 1982, three brothers, Fred, Joe and Ray Gruber; two sisters, Lucille Brey and Agnes Blau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at 11 a.m. at ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Spring Green. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John's School Endowment.

Anthony Michael Gruber

M, b. 8 April 1924, d. 6 September 2006

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anthony Michael Gruber was also known as Antony M.

Name Variation

Anthony Michael Gruber was also known as Tony.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 April 1924

Anthony Michael Gruber was born on 8 April 1924 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Marriage

25 August 1956

Anthony Michael Gruber married Marlene R. Bauer, daughter of Joseph Anthony Bauer and Marian Laubmeier, on 25 August 1956.

Death

6 September 2006

Anthony Michael Gruber died on 6 September 2006 at age 82 Anthony "Tony" Michael Gruber, age 82, of Spring Green, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1924, the son of Anthony and Clara (Soeldner) Gruber. Tony was married to the former Marlene Bauer on Aug. 25, 1956, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain, and just celebrated with family their 50th wedding anniversary. Tony was a lifelong member of St. John's Catholic Church in Spring Green as well as a Knights of Columbus member. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face. Tony is lovingly survived by his wife of 50 years, Marlene Gruber of Spring Green; daughters, Mary Jean (Jeff) Lidstone of Minnetonka, Minn., and Tammy (Emil) Diehl of Plain; sons, John (Rita) Gruber of Spring Green, and Carl (Rhonda) Gruber of Baraboo; his extended family, Sue (Mike) Corcoran of Madison, Rick (Sandy) and Fred (Tami) Gruber, both of Spring Green, and Greg (Mary) Gruber of Mauston; his grandchildren, who were the loves and meaning to his life, Derrick Lidstone, Chelsea, Andrea and Cody Diehl, Courtney Gruber, Matt and Taylor Jahn, Carter Gruber, Megan Corcoran, Toni, Ty, Taylor, Tanner and Tienna Gruber, and Jeni and Hailey Gruber; a sister, Helen Jax of Gotham; a sister-in-law, Donna Gruber of Spring Green; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Clara Gruber; a daughter-in-law, Rita Gruber, on Sept. 3, 2006; sisters, Aunt Lou Brey, Aggie Blau and Clara Louis; and brothers, Joe, Fred and Ray Gruber. Tony's love for his family has been the inspiration for his life through his years. A Mass in Memory of Tony will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Spring Green at 11 a.m. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. A gathering will be held with appetizers and desserts. Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Memorial Fund. The family would like to thank Dr. Anderson, Dr. Bonebrake, the 4th & 5th floor staff at St. Mary's Hospital for the kind, loving care and all the "extras" provided to our husband and dad.

Marlene R. Bauer

F, b. 4 March 1935, d. 21 November 2009

Father*

Joseph Anthony Bauer b. 4 Dec 1901, d. 16 Nov 1986

Mother*

Marian Laubmeier b. 30 Sep 1911, d. 23 Nov 1980

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 August 1956

As of 25 August 1956,her married name was Gruber.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 March 1935

Marlene R. Bauer was born on 4 March 1935 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Anthony Bauer and Marian Laubmeier.

Marriage

25 August 1956

Marlene R. Bauer married Anthony Michael Gruber, son of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner, on 25 August 1956.

Death

21 November 2009

Marlene R. Bauer died on 21 November 2009 at age 74 Marlene Rose (Bauer) Gruber, age 74, of Plain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2009.

She was born on March 4, 1935, the daughter of Joseph and Marian (Laubmaier) Bauer. Marlene was married to Anthony 'Tony' Gruber, on August 25, 1956, at St. Luke' s Catholic Church in Plain. She was a lifelong member of St. John' s Catholic Church, in Spring Green, as well as a PCCW member. Marlene and Tony started the Monday morning prayer group, at St. John' s Church, in 2002.

Marlene' s first priority in life was her family, her husband, her children and her grandchildren. She also had successful careers at Capital Airlines, the Round Barn Lodge and Restaurant, the Spring Green Restaurant and Arthur' s. Marlene enjoyed helping her son-in-law at I-Diehl Tap and meeting new people, while developing lasting friendships. She loved watching and cheering on her favorite teams, the Brewers, the Packers, and especially her grandchildren playing sports. She was their biggest fan and so proud of them. Marlene loved to travel and started during her years at Capital Airlines.

Marlene is lovingly survived by her daughters, Mary Jean (Jeff) Lidstone of Minnetonka, Minn., Tammy (Emil) Diehl of Plain; her sons, John Gruber of Spring Green, Carl (Rhonda) Gruber of Baraboo; her extended family, Sue (Mike) Corcoran of Madison, Rick (Sandy) and Fred (Tami) Gruber of Spring Green and Greg (Mary) Gruber of Mauston; her grandchildren, who were the loves and meaning to her life, Derrick Lidstone, Chelsea, Andrea and Cody Diehl, Matthew and Taylor Jahn, Carter Gruber, Megan Corcoran, Toni, Ty, Taylor, Tanner and Tienna Gruber, Jeni and Hailey Gruber; her sisters, Donna (Ray, deceased) Gruber of Spring Green, Evelyn (Gerald) Watson of Dodgeville, Betty Ann (Harlan) Meister of Chatham, Ill., and Delores (Eugene) Neuheisel of Spring Green; a sister-in-law, Helen Jax of Gotham; a brother-in-law; Bill Bergman of Plain; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her parents, Marian and Joseph Bauer; her daughter-in-law, Rita Gruber; her granddaughter, Courtney Kessenich Gruber; her sisters, Mary Bauer, Luella (Butch) Haas, Josephine Bauer, and Gerri Bergman.

A Mass in Memory of Marlene will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at ST. JOHN' S CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Spring Green, at 11 a.m. Father Mike Resop will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery, with a gathering following at ST. JOHN' S CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at ST. JOHN' S CATHOLIC CHURCH, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, at the church, from 10 a.m., until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spring Green Community Food Pantry, which she was a supporter of, or scholarship assistance for River Valley, St. Luke and St. John students.

The family would like to thank Father Mike, Sister Lynne Marie and Richardson -Stafford Funeral Home for their assistance at this difficult time. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com .

Marlene' s love for her family has been the inspiration for her life, throughout the years.

Leonard C. Jax

M, b. 13 December 1930, d. 1 April 2004

Father*

Leonard J. Jax d. b Apr 2004

Mother*

Lucille Ferguson d. b Apr 2004

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leonard C. Jax was also known as Lenny.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 December 1930

Leonard C. Jax was born on 13 December 1930 at Cazenovia, Richland, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Leonard J. Jax and Lucille Ferguson.

Death

1 April 2004

Leonard C. Jax died on 1 April 2004 at age 73 Leonard C. "Lenny" Jax, age 73, of Richland Center, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Pine Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Richland Center, surrounded by his loving family. He had been in failing health for the past six months due to heart complications. Leonard was born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Cazenovia, son of the late Leonard J. and Lucille "Kitty" (Ferguson) Jax. The family moved to Richland Center in 1942. Lenny attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Richland Center High School, where he excelled in sports, including football, boxing and track. His relay team set a longstanding state high school record. After graduation in 1950, Lenny worked in Milwaukee for the Schlitz Brewing Company and Gateway Transportation Company. He married the former Helen Gruber of Spring Green in 1956. Together they operated Lenny and Helen's Bar in Gotham. During the 1970s and 1980s, Lenny was the manager of the V.F.W. Club in Richland Center. Throughout his life, Lenny was an outdoorsman, tramping the hills of Richland County, hunting small game and gathering hickory nuts with his favorite companions, his children, and later, his grandchildren. His love of the hills and woods is Lenny's legacy to each of them. With his unique sense of fun and his exceptional ability to make people laugh, Lenny brought cheer and optimism to many, but most especially to frail and sick friends who could rely on his frequent visits. He is survived by his daughter, Debbi Ferguson, Gotham; two sons, Dan (Colleen) Jax, Mukwonago, and Dennie Jax, Madison; five grandchildren, Lucas and Travis Ferguson of Gotham, Kelly and Tori Jax of Mukwonago, and Alyssa Jax Marty of Black Earth. Also surviving are a brother, Gene (Norita) Jax, St. Paul, Minn; two sisters, Dawn Jax Belleau, Sheboygan, Sue Jax Balistreri and fiance, Jack Davidson, DeForest; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2004, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Richland Center. Father Emanuel Famiyeh will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, April 4, 2004, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME, Richland Center, and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Lenny's family would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire 1st floor staff at Pine Valley, Dr. Bostwick and Dr. Evans at Richland Hospital, and all the special visits from friends for the love and support. The Stafford Funeral Home, Richland Center, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Raymond A. Gruber

M, b. 1929, d. 1969

Father*

Anthony John Gruber b. Jul 1893, d. 1972

Mother*

Clara B. Soeldner b. Apr 1897, d. Aug 1950

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raymond A. Gruber was also known as Ray.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1929

Raymond A. Gruber was born in 1929 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner.

Death

1969

Raymond A. Gruber died in 1969.

Herman Brey

M, b. circa 1917, d. before 1995

Father*

Arthur John Brey b. 30 Aug 1892, d. 1969

Mother*

Anastasia Brickl b. 8 Jan 1891, d. 1973

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Herman Brey was born circa 1917 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Arthur John Brey and Anastasia Brickl.

Marriage

May 1939

Herman Brey married Lucille Gruber, daughter of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner, in May 1939 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939.

Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939, including Edward Hofer and Herman Brey

Death

before 1995

Herman Brey died before 1995.

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Herman Brey was listed as a son in Arthur John Brey's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Herman Brey and Lucille Gruber

Victor C. Brey b. 6 Mar 1944, d. 7 Aug 2019
Bonita L. Brey+ b. 1 Feb 1946, d. 18 Sep 2014
Marlene C. Brey b. 1957, d. 1957

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 105.

Edward J. Blau

M, b. 19 January 1917, d. 19 October 1993

Father*

Joseph Michael Blau b. 6 Feb 1888, d. 23 Apr 1979

Mother*

Catherine Alt b. Aug 1892, d. 11 Oct 1981

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 January 1917

Edward J. Blau was born on 19 January 1917 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph Michael Blau and Catherine Alt.

Marriage

30 January 1940

Edward J. Blau married Agnes F. Gruber, daughter of Anthony John Gruber and Clara B. Soeldner, on 30 January 1940 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times 28 Jan 1940.

Agnes Gruber - Edward Blau marriage announcement 15 Feb 1940 The Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Death

19 October 1993

Edward J. Blau died on 19 October 1993 at age 76.

Children of Edward J. Blau and Agnes F. Gruber

Helen Marie Blau+ b. 6 Apr 1941, d. 26 Mar 2011
Virginia L. Blau+ b. 30 Nov 1944, d. 26 Mar 2017
James Edward Blau+ b. 4 Jun 1946, d. 12 Apr 2015

Betty Jean Standish

F, b. 17 January 1927, d. 20 February 2010

Mrs Mike Gruber (Betty Jean Standish) 1945-Colorized

Mrs Mike Gruber (Betty Jean Standish) 1945

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1945

As of 1945,her married name was Gruber.

Married Name

1973

As of 1973,her married name was Graber.

Married Name

1988

As of 1988,her married name was Rose.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 January 1927

Betty Jean Standish was born on 17 January 1927 at Richland, Wisconsin.

Marriage

1945

She married Michael John Gruber, son of Michael Gruber Jr. and Mary A. Pletzer, in 1945 at Wisconsin Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish.

Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945-Colorized

Wedding party of Mike Gruber and Betty Jean Standish 1945

Divorce

before 1973

Betty Jean Standish and Michael John Gruber were divorced before 1973.

Marriage

1973

Betty Jean Standish married Homer L. Graber in 1973.

Marriage

1988

Betty Jean Standish married Melvin Martin Rose in 1988.

Death

20 February 2010

Betty Jean Standish died on 20 February 2010 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83 Betty was 83 when she passed away on Saturday at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. Born to Orville & Julia (Dieter) Standish.
She graduated from UW-Platteville with her Bachelors degree of education; and spent 23 years of her teaching career at St. John's School in Spring Green.
Betty was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hillpoint. She enjoyed bowling, cards, music, fellowship with people and was involved in many volunteer activities which allowed her to help people.
She leaves behind her husband, a son and his wife, daughter and her husband, three stepchildren, three grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews; along with other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death, were her parents; a son, Larry Gruber in 1967; husbands, Michael Gruber and Homer Graber; brothers, Donald and Dale Standish; sister, Geraldine Standish; and sister-in-law, Lucille Standish.
Funeral services were held on Thusday atst. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint.

Child of Betty Jean Standish and Michael John Gruber

Laurence Lee Gruber b. 1949, d. 1967

Laurence Lee Gruber

M, b. 1949, d. 1967

Father*

Michael John Gruber b. 10 Apr 1925, d. 9 Oct 1992

Mother*

Betty Jean Standish b. 17 Jan 1927, d. 20 Feb 2010

Laurence Gruber 1967 senior portrait at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Laurence Lee Gruber was also known as Larry.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1949

Laurence Lee Gruber was born in 1949.

He was the son of Michael John Gruber and Betty Jean Standish.

Death

1967

Laurence Lee Gruber died in 1967.

Laurence Lee Gruber graduated in 1967 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.