Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz

F, b. February 1897, d. 14 April 1981
Father*George Loeffelholz b. 3 Mar 1862, d. 26 Sep 1947
Mother*Matilda Kirchberg b. Sep 1874, d. 3 Sep 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Dora Loeffelholz was also known as Dora Elizabeth.
Name VariationElizabeth Dora Loeffelholz was also known as Lizzie.
Married Name1916As of 1916,her married name was Kieler.
Married Nameafter April 1930As of after April 1930,her married name was Ginter.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1897Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz was born in February 1897 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Loeffelholz and Matilda Kirchberg.
Marriage1916Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz married Arthur John Kieler, son of Frank Kieler and Margaret Koethe, in 1916.
Marriageafter April 1930Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz married Louis Frank Ginter, son of August Ginter and Victoria Brandt, after April 1930 at second marriage for her.
Death14 April 1981Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz died on 14 April 1981 at age 84 Elizabeth D. "Lizzie" Kieler Ginter, 84, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, April 14, 1981, at Southwest Nursing Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 17, at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 18, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville. Burial was in Immaculate Conception Cemetery at Kieler, Wisconsin. Elizabeth Kieler Ginter was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Irene) Kowalski, of Cassville, Wis., Mrs. Francis (Orpha) Schneider, of Rt. 1, Cuba City, and Sister Mary Genesia Ginter, OSF, of Milwaukee, Wis; three sons, Lester L. Kieler and Gene O. Ginter, both of Dickeyville, Wis., and Arthur C. Kieler, of Rt. 1, Cuba City; 34 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren; six brothers, George Loeffelholz, of Hawaii, Viric Loeffelholz, of Sparta, Wis., David Loeffelholz, of Dubuque, Ia., Harold Loeffelholz, of Clinton, Ia., Vincent Loeffelholz, of East Dubuque, Ill., and Dan Loeffelholz, of Potosi, Wis; and three sisters, Mrs. Ernie (Bea) Studier, of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. Frieda Kruser, of Cuba City, Wis., and Mrs. Vincent (Nellie) Dalsing, of Hazel Green, Wis.
Burialafter 14 April 1981She was buried after 14 April 1981 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Dora Loeffelholz was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • On 2 July 1921 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, George and Dorothea (Montag) Kieler 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz and Arthur John Kieler

Children of Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz and Louis Frank Ginter

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0. Dwelling 19.

Donald Francis Kowalski

M, b. 21 June 1918, d. 20 June 2003
Father*George Kowalski
Mother*Theresa Bode b. Aug 1889, d. a 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald Francis Kowalski was also known as Doc.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1918Donald Francis Kowalski was born on 21 June 1918 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Kowalski and Theresa Bode.
Marriage7 June 1938Donald Francis Kowalski married Irene M. Kieler, daughter of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz, on 7 June 1938 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Irene Kieler and Donald Kowalski marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 14, 1938 - Irene Kieler and Donald Kowalski marriage announcement
Death20 June 2003Donald Francis Kowalski died on 20 June 2003 at age 84.
Burialafter 20 June 2003He was buried after 20 June 2003 at Saint Charles Catholic Church Cemetery, Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Donald Francis Kowalski and Irene M. Kieler

Lester L. Kieler

M, b. 12 February 1922, d. 8 September 2005
Father*Arthur John Kieler b. Feb 1894, d. 18 Feb 1929
Mother*Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz b. Feb 1897, d. 14 Apr 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1922Lester L. Kieler was born on 12 February 1922 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.
Marriage25 October 1949Lester L. Kieler married Shirley Mae McCauley, daughter of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins, on 25 October 1949.
Death8 September 2005Lester L. Kieler died on 8 September 2005 at age 83 Lester Kieler, age 83, of Dickeyville, died on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Lester grew up in the depression, growing up early and learning self-reliance. He used that attribute in World War II, hand crafting jewelry from silver in the South Pacific and sending every extra pound he made, back to his mother in Kieler. Lester knew what he wanted, to provide and he did unselfishly for his mother, himself and eventually his own family. His ambition, along with the money he saved, led him to create his own business, Kowalski-Kieler Inc., with his brother-in-law, Donald Kowalski, in 1946. After marrying his sweetheart, Shirley, they began their family and his adventurous nature took over. They would take their children on several memory filled trips. Of all the places they traveled, none was more loved than Lester's favorite place in the world, Danbury. His instigating ways, ability to tell some stories and pull pranks always kept everyone thinking and laughing. His creativity and wit was not only in his humor, it was also evident in his ability to rebuild a car from scratch (welding like a true craftsman), making sausage and canning tomatoes from his well loved garden. He knew he wanted to serve in World War II and he certainly did. He would share the good stories from that era. The favorite was chauffeuring John Wayne and General MacArthur. He continued his want to serve as an active member of the VFW and an assistant fire chief for the fire department, as well as helping his sons in the Boy Scouts. Lester always seemed to quietly know what he wanted. He was a modest man and never boasted. His love for his family was always there with a warm smile and a "ho ho there, come sit on grandpa's lap"; he just loved his grandchildren. He was always cheerful, never complained, he was always "100 percent." He loved his family, he loved his life, and since Jan. 23, 2005, he knew what he wanted again, and that was Shirley. He attained that on Sept. 8, 2005; a true love everlasting being with her face to face, and calling her "Snooks" once again. Lester is survived by two daughters, Lois (Dave) Fritz of Potosi, and Jenny (Greg) Loyda of Whitefish Bay; four sons, Jack (Lois) Kieler, Timothy (Shari) Kieler, Dennis (Cheryl) Kieler, all of Dickeyville, and Dean (Carie) Kieler of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Dr. Nathanial (Margaret) Kieler, Tyler Kieler, Shane Kieler, Chase Kieler, Paige Kieler, Emily Fritz, Maddie Fritz, Rachael Fritz, Timmy Fritz, Michael Loyda, Casey Loyda, Samantha Loyda, Kevin Kieler, Audreyann Kieler, Meghan Taylor, Travis (Kelly) Kieler, Shawn (Larry) Rogutich, and Josh Kieler, U.S. Navy; four great-grandchildren, Dylan, Payton, Ivan and Nadia; a great-grandson, soon to be born; three sisters, Mrs. Irene (Donald) Kowalski of Cassville, Mrs. Orpha (Francis) Kieler of Hazel Green, and Sister Genesia Ginter of Milwaukee; and a brother, Artie (Katie) Kieler of Hazel Green. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, in 2005; a son, Lester "Les" Kieler, in 1998; his parents; a daughter-in-law, Joan Kieler; and a brother, Gene Ginter. Funeral services will be on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dickeyville, with Father Francis Steffan officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the HAUDENSHIELD FUNERAL HOME, Cuba City and from 9:30 a.m. on Monday until the time of service at the church. A parish wake service will be at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a Lester Kieler Memorial Fund has been established.
Burialafter 8 September 2005He was buried after 8 September 2005 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinLester L. Kieler was listed as a son in Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Lester L. Kieler and Shirley Mae McCauley

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0. Dwelling 19.

Rev. Tom Hallowell

M, d. before 2020
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2020Rev. Tom Hallowell died before 2020.

Orpha M. Kieler

F, b. 15 December 1924, d. 14 January 2009
Father*Arthur John Kieler b. Feb 1894, d. 18 Feb 1929
Mother*Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz b. Feb 1897, d. 14 Apr 1981
Orpha (Kieler) Schneider
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOrpha M. Kieler was also known as Orphia.
Married Name8 June 1948As of 8 June 1948,her married name was Schnider.
Married Name8 June 1948As of 8 June 1948,her married name was Schneider.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1924Orpha M. Kieler was born on 15 December 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.
Marriage8 June 1948Orpha M. Kieler married Francis J. Schneider on 8 June 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, F J Schneider and Orpha Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 2, 1948 - F J Schneider and Orpha Kieler marriage announcement
Death14 January 2009Orpha M. Kieler died on 14 January 2009 at age 84 Orpha was born on December 15, 1924, in Paris Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Loeffelholz) Kieler. She married Francis Schneider on June 8, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2003.

Orpha was an active member of Council of Catholic Women at Sinsinawa and Cuba City. She and Francis farmed near Louisburg until 1991 when they moved to Cuba City. Orpha was a great cook and was known for her famous “Schneider Spread” dinners. She will be remembered for her pies and particularly those chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. Orpha was a devoted wife and mother who never complained and was always willing to help. She enjoyed her canasta card club. Orpha won many ribbons at the Steele County Fair in Minnesota for her crocheting and quilting.

She is survived by two daughters, Jane (John) Brant of Cuba City, WI, and Joann (Peter) Moothart, of Owatonna, MN; one sister, Sister Genesia Ginter OSF, of Milwaukee, WI; a brother, Arthur (Katherine) Kieler, of Hazel Green, WI; a sister-in-law, Elaine Ginter, of Edgerton, WI; five grandchildren, Jamie, Scott and Cory Brant, and Emily and Kayla Moothart; six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Ally Orpha, Darcy, Hannah, and Hailey Brant.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Irene Kowalski; two brothers, Lester Kieler and Gene Ginter; a brother in-law, Donald Kowalski; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Kieler.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinOrpha M. Kieler was listed as a daughter in Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0. Dwelling 19.

Francis J. Schneider

M, d. 14 January 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis J. Schneider was also known as F. J.
Name VariationFrancis J. Schneider was also known as Schnider.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage8 June 1948Francis J. Schneider married Orpha M. Kieler, daughter of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz, on 8 June 1948 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, F J Schneider and Orpha Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 2, 1948 - F J Schneider and Orpha Kieler marriage announcement
Death14 January 2003Francis J. Schneider died on 14 January 2003.

Sister Genesia Ginter OSF

F, b. 13 August 1936, d. 4 October 2017
Father*Louis Frank Ginter b. 29 Dec 1891, d. 17 Feb 1977
Mother*Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz b. Feb 1897, d. 14 Apr 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kieler.
Name VariationSister Genesia Ginter OSF was also known as Jeanette Ginter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1936Sister Genesia Ginter OSF was born on 13 August 1936 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Louis Frank Ginter and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.
Death4 October 2017Sister Genesia Ginter OSF died on 4 October 2017 at age 81 Ginter, Sr. Genesia SSSF

October 4th, 2017. Age 81. Sister-in-law of Elaine Ginter. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, many more family members, friends, and the School Sisters of St. Francis community with whom she shared life for 62 years.

Visitation at St. Joseph Convent, 1501 So. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, on Thursday, October 19th at 9:30 a.m., Wake service at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Burialafter 4 October 2017She was buried after 4 October 2017 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Sister M. Genesia (Jeanette), daughter of Louis and Elisabeth Ginter. She entered St. Joseph Convent in Milwaukee August 31, 1950, where she received the religious habit June 13, 1953. She taught at St. Martin School, Chicago, Illinois.
    Sister Genesia observed her 50th Jubilee in 2003.

Arthur C. Kieler

M, b. 20 February 1927, d. 9 March 2010
Father*Arthur John Kieler b. Feb 1894, d. 18 Feb 1929
Mother*Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz b. Feb 1897, d. 14 Apr 1981
Arthur C Kieler
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArthur C. Kieler was also known as Artie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1927Arthur C. Kieler was born on 20 February 1927 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz.
Marriage4 September 1947Arthur C. Kieler married Kathleen A. Havertape, daughter of Aloysius Havertape and Olefa Neis, on 4 September 1947 Arthur Kieler and Kathleen Havertape engagement announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 17, 1947 - Arthur Kieler and Kathleen Havertape engagement announcement
Death9 March 2010Arthur C. Kieler died on 9 March 2010 at Lancaster, Wisconsin, at age 83 Arthur C. “Artie” Kieler, 83, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at the parish center before the service on Saturday. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur was born on February 20, 1927, the son of Arthur C. and Elizabeth (Loeffelholz) Kieler, on his father’s dairy farm in Paris Township two miles northwest of Kieler. He married Kathleen “Katie” Havertape on September 4, 1947 at St. Joseph's Church in Sinsinawa, WI. They farmed all their lives until their retirement from farming in 1986. They moved to 1535 Fredrick Street, rural Hazel Green, Wisconsin, in the Pascal Skemp Subdivision near Bluff Road. Arthur was an outstanding crop farmer who raised corn, alfalfa, oats and wheat. He was a progressive dairy farmer who made continuous improvements to enhance the production of milk from his dairy herd.

Arthur was a “steward” of the land. He worked with the Conservation Commission to improve water erosion by building dams, grassy waterways and detention ponds. Arthur was also named the outstanding “Soil Conservationist” in 1976 for Grant County, Wisconsin. He was a frontrunner in establishing contour (strip) farming in Grant County. When Arthur moved to rural Hazel Green, he became a master gardener, planted fruit and pine trees, made wine, and built numerous purple martin houses. He enjoyed working outdoors, especially in his garden and orchard. Arthur referred to his place along the river as “heaven.” Arthur enjoyed fishing from the “barge”, and his view of the Mississippi River and Lock & Dam. Additionally, Arthur enjoyed the large variety of ducks, geese, bald eagles and all the other wildlife that inhabited the Mississippi River. Other favorite activities were trips to Door County, ice fishing, snagging salmon, and fishing from chartered boats for lake trout. He enjoyed deer hunting and made many deer hunting trips to Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Arthur was the best dad in the world and was loved dearly by his family.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Katie; six sons and four daughters, Tom (Ruth), of Platteville, Ken (Martha) of Hazel Green, Connie Dolan, of Hinsdale, IL, Sandy (Denny) Todhunter, of Chico, CA, Nicholas (Theresa), of Burlington, IA, Darrell, of Memphis, TN, Michele (Richard) Thomas, of Asbury, IA, Lisa (Jim) Rindy, of Elk River, MN, Glen (Gloria) of Temecula, CA, and Chris, of Hazel Green; a sister, Sister Genesia, of Milwaukee; 29 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Sr., in 1929; his mother, Elizabeth, in 1980; an infant daughter, Mary Ellen; an infant great-granddaughter, Garrett Ubersox; two brothers, Lester Kieler and Gene Ginter; and two sisters, Irene (Donald) Kowalski and Orpha (Francis) Schneider.
Burialafter 9 March 2010He was buried after 9 March 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinArthur C. Kieler was listed as a son in Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Arthur C. Kieler and Kathleen A. Havertape

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0. Dwelling 19.

Kathleen A. Havertape

F, b. 21 December 1929, d. 24 September 2011
Father*Aloysius Havertape b. 1899, d. 24 Jun 1956
Mother*Olefa Neis b. 29 Feb 1904, d. 14 Mar 1997
Kathleeen (Havertape) Kieler
Kathleen Havertape 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKathleen A. Havertape was also known as Katie.
Married Name4 September 1947As of 4 September 1947,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1929Kathleen A. Havertape was born on 21 December 1929.
She was the daughter of Aloysius Havertape and Olefa Neis.
Marriage4 September 1947Kathleen A. Havertape married Arthur C. Kieler, son of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz, on 4 September 1947 Arthur Kieler and Kathleen Havertape engagement announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 17, 1947 - Arthur Kieler and Kathleen Havertape engagement announcement
Death24 September 2011Kathleen A. Havertape died on 24 September 2011 at age 81 Kathleen A. “Katie” Kieler, 81, of Hazel Green, WI, died Saturday, September 24, 2011, at home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Reverend Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the parish center before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements. Katie was born on December 21, 1929, in Dickeyville, WI, the daughter of Aloysius and Olefa (Neis) Havertape. She graduated from St. Clara’s Academy in Sinsinawa. Katie married Arthur C. Kieler on September 4, 1947, at St. Joseph’s Church in Sinsinawa. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2010. She and Arthur worked side by side on the family farm in Paris Township north of Kieler for 40 years and then moved to Skemp's Subdivision, where they lived for 24 years. Katie was patient, loving and kind. Her family often referred to her as their earth angel. She raised 10 children. Katie gave life to canvas by painting beautiful country scenes. She also enjoyed antiquing, wood refinishing, gardening, and bird watching. Surviving are her six sons and four daughters, Tom (Ruth), of Platteville, Ken, of Dubuque, Constance Dolan, of Hinsdale, IL, Sandy (Denny) Todhunter, of Chico, CA, Nicholas (Terry), of West Burlington, IA, Darrell (Stacy), of Memphis, TN, Michele, of Hazel Green, Lisa Rindy, of Elk River, MN, Glenn (Gloria), of Temecula, CA, and Chris, of Hazel Green; two sisters, Arla Mae Bussan, of Galena, IL, and Mary Ann (Joe) Leahy, of Darlington, WI; three brothers, Herbert (Margie) Havertape, of Hazel Green, Bob (Joan) Havertape, of Dubuque, and Mike (Nancy) Havertape, of Mitchell, SD; 29 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother Aloysius; a daughter Mary Ellen; and a great-granddaughter Garrett. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care of Katie.
Burialafter 24 September 2011She was buried after 24 September 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Kathleen A. Havertape and Arthur C. Kieler

Shirley Mae McCauley

F, b. 12 September 1928, d. 23 January 2005
Father*Leonard McCauley
Mother*Dorothy Collins
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 October 1949As of 25 October 1949,her married name was Kieler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1928Shirley Mae McCauley was born on 12 September 1928 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins.
Marriage25 October 1949Shirley Mae McCauley married Lester L. Kieler, son of Arthur John Kieler and Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz, on 25 October 1949.
Death23 January 2005Shirley Mae McCauley died on 23 January 2005 at age 76 Shirley Mae Kieler, age 76, of Dickeyville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at her home. She was born to Leonard and Dorothy (Collins) McCauley on Sept. 12, 1928, in New Hampton, Iowa. She was a graduate of Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa, and she was the register nurse supervisor at Cuba City Medical Center for many years. She also worked at the Kieler and Dickeyville Clinics. Shirley married Lester Kieler on Oct. 25, 1949, at St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, a member of the Christian Mothers and Legion of Mary. Shirley was committed to kindness. She will be remembered for her kindness, her timely sense of humor and her independence. Her kind manner was felt by her husband, children and grandchildren, and her patients she once cared for. Shirley had a way of instilling a sense of mutual respect for one another-in her way of showing compassion to all walks of life. She worked as a registered nurse for several years with a commitment and responsibility to others. She touched her family with love and optimism in cooking warm meals, canning, chatting and staying in touch with family events Memories of adventurous family trips to Florida, Danbury fishing, Montana, Ireland and Hawaii will be treasured. Especially worthy are the humorous events that took place on them, The time spent with you will be held close in our hearts. She also enjoyed reading, creating stain glass, and gardening. We are grateful to the helpful friends and physicians who enabled Shirley to maintain her sense of independence. Her last week, she was preparing a warm meal for her son, assisted her husband at an appointment and took him a snack that was Shirley committed to kindness. For Shirley, her quick wit, her sharp mind and strong will, she continued this at home. Until she went home forever, home to comfort, home with Les, home forever in peace. We love you Shirley. We love you Mom. Shirley loved her time spent with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was a kind, caring and loving person who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Lester; two daughters; Lois (Dave) Fritz of Potosi, and Jenny (Greg) Loyda of Whitefish Bay; four sons, Jack (Lois) Kieler, Timothy (Shari) Kieler and Dennis (Cheryl) Kieler, all of Dickeyville, and Dean (Carie) Kieler of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Dr. Nathanial (Margaret) Kieler, Tyler Kieler, Shane Kieler, Chase Kieler, Paige Kieler, Emily Fritz, Maddie Fritz, Rachel Fritz, Timmy Fritz, Michael Loyda, Casey Loyda, Samantha Loyda, Kevin Kieler, Audrey Ann Kieler, Meghan Taylor, Travis (Kelly) Kieler, Shawn (Larry) Rogutich and Josh Kieler USN, two great-grandchildren, Dylan Kieler and Ivan Kieler; and soon to be two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a son, Lester 'Les" Kieler, in 1998; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Joan Kieler; sisters, Joyce Bastian and Dorothy McCauley; and a brother, Jack McCauley Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH, Dickeyville, with Father Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, from 4 p.m. until 8p.m., with a Parish wake service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a Shirley Kieler Memorial Fund has been established. The family of Shirley Kieler would like to thank Dr, Chapman, Dr. Schreiber and their staff for their past support, caring and kindness. Thank you also to the Dickeyville Rescue Squad and First Responders for their aid and comfort to our family and to Father Francis Steffen.
Burialafter 23 January 2005She was buried after 23 January 2005 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Shirley Mae McCauley and Lester L. Kieler

Valentine Vincent Loeffelholz

M, b. 11 May 1907, d. 22 June 1986
Father*George Loeffelholz b. 3 Mar 1862, d. 26 Sep 1947
Mother*Matilda Kirchberg b. Sep 1874, d. 3 Sep 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationValentine Vincent Loeffelholz was also known as David.
Name VariationValentine Vincent Loeffelholz was also known as Harve.
Name VariationValentine Vincent Loeffelholz was also known as George V.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 May 1907Valentine Vincent Loeffelholz was born on 11 May 1907 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Loeffelholz and Matilda Kirchberg.
Death22 June 1986Valentine Vincent Loeffelholz died on 22 June 1986 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinValentine Vincent Loeffelholz was listed as a brother in Elizabeth Dora Loeffelholz's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 336.0. Dwelling 19.

Leonard McCauley

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeonard McCauley married Dorothy Collins.

Children of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins

Dorothy Collins

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McCauley.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Collins married Leonard McCauley.

Children of Dorothy Collins and Leonard McCauley

Lester A. Kieler

M, b. 4 November 1959, d. 6 May 1998
Father*Lester L. Kieler b. 12 Feb 1922, d. 8 Sep 2005
Mother*Shirley Mae McCauley b. 12 Sep 1928, d. 23 Jan 2005
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLester A. Kieler was also known as Les.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1959Lester A. Kieler was born on 4 November 1959 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Lester L. Kieler and Shirley Mae McCauley.
Death6 May 1998Lester A. Kieler died on 6 May 1998 at age 38 DICKEYVILLE, Wis. - Lester A. "Les" Kieler , 38, 230 S. Center St., Dickeyville, died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1998, as the result of injuries sustained in an industrial accident in Dickeyville.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville, with the Rev. Frances Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Haudenshield Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a scripture service at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Kieler was a stockholder and an employee at Kowalski- Kieler Inc. for 20 years.

He was born on Nov. 4, 1959, at Mercy Health Center, Dubuque, son of Lester and Shirley (McCauley) Kieler .

He was a graduate of Cuba City High School, class of 1978. He then attended the Madison (Wis.) Area Technical College. He was a member of the Dickeyville-Paris Fire Department for 19 years. He enjoyed his friends and family, and loved his 15 nieces and nephews, and a great-nephew. He lived for his Danbury hunting and fishing trips with his many friends, and his best friends, his mom and dad and brothers. He enjoyed making his hot salsa and grilling specialties.

Les had a wonderful sense of humor and will be sadly missed by his family and friends and by all who knew him.

Surviving are his mother, Shirley, and his father, Lester; four brothers, Jack (Lois) Kieler , Timothy (Shari) Kieler , and Dennis (Cheryl) Kieler , all of Dickeyville, and Dean Kieler , of Deerfield; two sisters, Lois (Dave) Fritz, of Potosi, and Jenny (Greg) Loyda, of Whitefish Bay; 15 nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by an uncle, Jack McCauley; his grandparents; a sister-in-law; and two infant nephews.

Joyce McCauley

F, d. before 2005
Father*Leonard McCauley
Mother*Dorothy Collins
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bastian.
Life EventDateDescription
Joyce McCauley was the daughter of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins.
Deathbefore 2005Joyce McCauley died before 2005.

Dorothy McCauley

F, d. before 2005
Father*Leonard McCauley
Mother*Dorothy Collins
Life EventDateDescription
Dorothy McCauley was the daughter of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins.
Deathbefore 2005Dorothy McCauley died before 2005.

Jack McCauley

M, d. before 2005
Father*Leonard McCauley
Mother*Dorothy Collins
Life EventDateDescription
Jack McCauley was the son of Leonard McCauley and Dorothy Collins.
Deathbefore 2005Jack McCauley died before 2005.

Lucy French

F, b. circa 1882
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1903As of circa 1903,her married name was Korn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1882Lucy French was born circa 1882 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1903She married John C. Korn circa 1903 at second marriage for him; first for her.

Child of Lucy French and John C. Korn

John C. Korn

M, b. circa 1859
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1859John C. Korn was born circa 1859 at Missouri.
Marriagecirca 1903He married Lucy French circa 1903 at second marriage for him; first for her.

Child of John C. Korn and Lucy French

(?) Collins

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1954(?) Collins married Eunice Merle Parish, daughter of Alton Raymond Parish and Jessie M. Smith, after 1954.

Marvin Nicholas Schoch

M, b. 27 August 1933, d. 13 May 2009
Charts
Aron Larsson Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1933Marvin Nicholas Schoch was born on 27 August 1933 at North Dakota.
Marriage1958He married Arletta Merle Paddock, daughter of Eugene Walker Paddock and Eunice Merle Parish, in 1958.
Death13 May 2009Marvin Nicholas Schoch died on 13 May 2009 at Washington at age 75.

John R. Carlile

M
Charts
Aron Larsson Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn R. Carlile married Louetta Verle Paddock, daughter of Eugene Walker Paddock and Eunice Merle Parish.

Evelyn M. Vandenbos

F, b. circa 1912
Father*Dick J. Vandenbos b. c 1890, d. 8 Feb 1943
Mother*Marie B. Dehaan b. c 1892, d. 28 Jul 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 June 1938As of 10 June 1938,her married name was Parish.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1912Evelyn M. Vandenbos was born circa 1912 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Dick J. Vandenbos and Marie B. Dehaan.
Marriage10 June 1938Evelyn M. Vandenbos married Duane G. Parish, son of Alton Raymond Parish and Jessie M. Smith, on 10 June 1938 at Clay, South Dakota.

Gwendolyn M. Parish

F, b. circa 1920, d. 11 March 1943
Father*Alton Raymond Parish b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 11 Jul 1959
Mother*Jessie M. Smith b. 8 May 1886, d. Mar 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1920Gwendolyn M. Parish was born circa 1920 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Alton Raymond Parish and Jessie M. Smith.
Death11 March 1943Gwendolyn M. Parish died on 11 March 1943 at Davison, South Dakota.

Rebecca (?)

F, b. circa 1858
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Miller.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRebecca (?) married A. J. H. Miller, son of (?) Miller.
Birthcirca 1858Rebecca (?) was born circa 1858 at Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Fairview, Madison, NebraskaRebecca (?) was listed as wife in A. J. H. Miller's household on the 1880 Census at Fairview, Madison, Nebraska.1

Children of Rebecca (?) and A. J. H. Miller

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0752 Page Number 492B.

Ella Miller

F, b. circa 1877
Father*A. J. H. Miller b. c 1849
Mother*Rebecca (?) b. c 1858
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1877Ella Miller was born circa 1877 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of A. J. H. Miller and Rebecca (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Fairview, Madison, NebraskaElla Miller was listed as a daughter in A. J. H. Miller's household on the 1880 Census at Fairview, Madison, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0752 Page Number 492B.

(?) Miller

M
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Miller was born at Germany.

Children of (?) Miller

Jacob Miller

M, b. circa 1852
Father*(?) Miller
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1852Jacob Miller was born circa 1852 at Illinois.
He was the son of (?) Miller.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Fairview, Madison, NebraskaJacob Miller was listed as a brother in A. J. H. Miller's household on the 1880 Census at Fairview, Madison, Nebraska.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0752 Page Number 492B.

George K. Grant

M, b. January 1829, d. 3 December 1902
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge K. Grant married Christa (?).
BirthJanuary 1829George K. Grant was born in January 1829 at New York.
Death3 December 1902He died on 3 December 1902 at Charles Mix, South Dakota, at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Sherman, Montgomery, IowaGeorge K. Grant was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Sherman, Montgomery, Iowa.1
6 June 1900Jackson, Charles Mix, South DakotaHe was listed as father-in-law in Henry Smith's household on the 1900 Census at Jackson, Charles Mix, South Dakota.2

Children of George K. Grant and Christa (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0357 Page Number 421C.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED77. Dwelling 39.

Christa (?)

F, b. circa 1853, d. 4 April 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChrista (?) was also known as Christia (?).
Married NameHer married name was Grant.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChrista (?) married George K. Grant.
Birthcirca 1853Christa (?) was born circa 1853 at New York.
Death4 April 1892She died on 4 April 1892 at Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Sherman, Montgomery, IowaChrista (?) was listed as wife in George K. Grant's household on the 1880 Census at Sherman, Montgomery, Iowa.1

Children of Christa (?) and George K. Grant

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0357 Page Number 421C.