Joseph Schmitz

M, b. 31 May 1850, d. 20 October 1927
Father*Peter Schmitz b. 18 Nov 1812, d. 25 Apr 1873
Mother*Cecila Goeker b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 27 Mar 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 May 1850Joseph Schmitz was born on 31 May 1850 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker.
Marriage25 November 1878Joseph Schmitz married Gertrude Ann Dederich, daughter of Anton D. Dederich and Anna Mary Schaefer, on 25 November 1878.
Death20 October 1927Joseph Schmitz died on 20 October 1927 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
31 January 1920Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinJoseph Schmitz was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, living next door to Peter A. Schmitz.1

Children of Joseph Schmitz and Gertrude Ann Dederich

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED201. Dwelling 189.

Regina Schmitz

F, b. circa 1899
Father*Joseph Schmitz b. 31 May 1850, d. 20 Oct 1927
Mother*Gertrude Ann Dederich b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 23 Nov 1932
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1899Regina Schmitz was born circa 1899 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Schmitz and Gertrude Ann Dederich.
Census DateLocationDescription
31 January 1920Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinRegina Schmitz was listed as a daughter in Joseph Schmitz's household on the 1920 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter A. Schmitz.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED201. Dwelling 189.

(?) Schmitz

M, b. 15 March 1925, d. 15 March 1925
Father*Peter A. Schmitz b. 26 Aug 1879, d. 18 Jun 1939
Mother*Anna Margaret Bissen b. 29 Jun 1885, d. 5 Mar 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Death15 March 1925(?) Schmitz died on 15 March 1925.
Birth15 March 1925He was born on 15 March 1925.
He was the son of Peter A. Schmitz and Anna Margaret Bissen.

Nicholas Bissen

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNicholas Bissen married Eva Weires.

Child of Nicholas Bissen and Eva Weires

Eva Weires

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bissen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEva Weires married Nicholas Bissen.

Child of Eva Weires and Nicholas Bissen

Florence E. Marklein

F, b. 23 June 1928, d. 21 March 2012
Father*Herman G. Marklein b. 3 Nov 1892, d. 1962
Mother*Erna L. Willey b. 1892, d. a 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 October 1948As of 12 October 1948,her married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1928Florence E. Marklein was born on 23 June 1928 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman G. Marklein and Erna L. Willey.
Marriage12 October 1948Florence E. Marklein married Francis P. Schmitz, son of Peter A. Schmitz and Anna Margaret Bissen, on 12 October 1948.
Death21 March 2012Florence E. Marklein died on 21 March 2012 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83 Florence E. Schmitz, age 83, of Richland Center and formerly of Bear Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. Florence was born on June 23, 1928, the daughter of Herman and Erna (Willey) Marklein of Plain. She met her husband, Francis Schmitz at a dance. They were married on Oct. 12, 1948, and spent 55 years working hard together at the Schmitz Bear Valley Cheese Factory. After their retirement in 1987, they moved to Richland Center. Together they raised four sons and a daughter, Gerry (Alice) of Hawthorn Woods, Ill., Kathy (Wayne) Morgenthaler of Richland Center, Peter (Cindy) of Sun Prairie, Tom (April) of Spring Green and Dale (Mary) of Naperville, Ill; 10 grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Imelda (Don) Lins of Prairie du Sac, two sisters-in-law, Rita Marklein and Anne Marie Ring both of Spring Green; two brothers-in-law, Joseph (Catherine) Schmitz and Erwin (Lindy) Schmitz both of Bear Valley; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis; four brothers, Ray, Vincent, Larry and Lloyd; and two sisters, Viola Marklein and Laura Moran. Florence was known for her love of family, her deep faith, wonderful home-made bread and delicious "shipwreck". She had a great sense of humor, quick smile and enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting and spending time in her huge beautiful rock garden. She endured over 15 years from a stroke with great dignity and strength without complaint. She gave her children good values and strong work ethics which are now her grandchildren’s. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Richland Center at 11 a.m. Father Roger Scheckel will officiate with burial in the St. Kilian’s Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME in Richland Center from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. where a scripture service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A special thanks to Dr. Tom Richardson and the staff at Greenway Manor for their tender and loving care of Mom over the last seven years. Wisconsin State Journa, March 23, 2012.

Peter Schmitz

M, b. 18 November 1812, d. 25 April 1873
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Schmitz married Cecila Goeker, daughter of Stephen Goeker and Kate (?).
Birth18 November 1812Peter Schmitz was born on 18 November 1812.
Death25 April 1873He died on 25 April 1873 at age 60.

Children of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker

Cecila Goeker

F, b. 4 October 1825, d. 27 March 1886
Father*Stephen Goeker
Mother*Kate (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCecila Goeker was also known as Goeser.
Name VariationCecila Goeker was also known as Goese.
Married NameHer married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCecila Goeker married Peter Schmitz.
Birth4 October 1825Cecila Goeker was born on 4 October 1825.
She was the daughter of Stephen Goeker and Kate (?).
Death27 March 1886Cecila Goeker died on 27 March 1886 at age 60.

Children of Cecila Goeker and Peter Schmitz

Stephen Goeker

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageStephen Goeker married Kate (?).

Child of Stephen Goeker and Kate (?)

Kate (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Goeker.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKate (?) married Stephen Goeker.

Child of Kate (?) and Stephen Goeker

Anthony Schmitz

M, b. 1852, d. 1935
Father*Peter Schmitz b. 18 Nov 1812, d. 25 Apr 1873
Mother*Cecila Goeker b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 27 Mar 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1852Anthony Schmitz was born in 1852.
He was the son of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker.
Marriage17 January 1887Anthony Schmitz married Catherine Greenheck, daughter of Hubert Greenheck and Agnes Roschen, on 17 January 1887.
Death1935Anthony Schmitz died in 1935.

Child of Anthony Schmitz and Catherine Greenheck

Catherine Greenheck

F, b. 1860, d. 1920
Father*Hubert Greenheck b. 2 Nov 1824, d. 21 Jan 1906
Mother*Agnes Roschen b. 1825, d. 21 Aug 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Greenheck was also known as Gruneck.
Married Name17 January 1887As of 17 January 1887,her married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1860Catherine Greenheck was born in 1860.
She was the daughter of Hubert Greenheck and Agnes Roschen.
Marriage17 January 1887Catherine Greenheck married Anthony Schmitz, son of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker, on 17 January 1887.
Death1920Catherine Greenheck died in 1920.

Child of Catherine Greenheck and Anthony Schmitz

Bernard L. Schmitz

M, b. 18 May 1889, d. 14 September 1918
Father*Joseph Schmitz b. 31 May 1850, d. 20 Oct 1927
Mother*Gertrude Ann Dederich b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 23 Nov 1932
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 May 1889Bernard L. Schmitz was born on 18 May 1889.
He was the son of Joseph Schmitz and Gertrude Ann Dederich.
Death14 September 1918Bernard L. Schmitz died on 14 September 1918 at age 29.

Hubert Peter Schmitz

M, b. 1 July 1888, d. 14 September 1963
Father*Anthony Schmitz b. 1852, d. 1935
Mother*Catherine Greenheck b. 1860, d. 1920
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHubert Peter Schmitz married Clara Gertrude Klein.
Birth1 July 1888Hubert Peter Schmitz was born on 1 July 1888.
He was the son of Anthony Schmitz and Catherine Greenheck.
Death14 September 1963Hubert Peter Schmitz died on 14 September 1963 at age 75.

Children of Hubert Peter Schmitz and Clara Gertrude Klein

Clara Gertrude Klein

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Gertrude Klein married Hubert Peter Schmitz, son of Anthony Schmitz and Catherine Greenheck.

Children of Clara Gertrude Klein and Hubert Peter Schmitz

James Alan Schmitz

M, b. 1966, d. 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Death1966James Alan Schmitz died in 1966.
Birth1966He was born in 1966.

John B. Schmitz

M, b. 1846, d. 1915
Father*Peter Schmitz b. 18 Nov 1812, d. 25 Apr 1873
Mother*Cecila Goeker b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 27 Mar 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1846John B. Schmitz was born in 1846.
He was the son of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker.
Marriage8 February 1887John B. Schmitz married Mary Schauf on 8 February 1887.
Death1915John B. Schmitz died in 1915.

Mary Schauf

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 February 1887As of 8 February 1887,her married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage8 February 1887Mary Schauf married John B. Schmitz, son of Peter Schmitz and Cecila Goeker, on 8 February 1887.

Kenneth P. Schmitz

M, b. 20 February 1924, d. 9 January 2003
Father*Hubert Peter Schmitz b. 1 Jul 1888, d. 14 Sep 1963
Mother*Clara Gertrude Klein
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1924Kenneth P. Schmitz was born on 20 February 1924.
He was the son of Hubert Peter Schmitz and Clara Gertrude Klein.
Marriage5 June 1947Kenneth P. Schmitz married Wynema Zajicek, daughter of Frank Zajicek and Josephine Farrington, on 5 June 1947.
Death9 January 2003Kenneth P. Schmitz died on 9 January 2003 at age 78.

Child of Kenneth P. Schmitz and Wynema Zajicek

Wynema Zajicek

F, b. 14 September 1921, d. 3 June 2014
Father*Frank Zajicek b. 26 Oct 1896, d. 22 Nov 1987
Mother*Josephine Farrington b. 4 May 1900, d. 3 Oct 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWynema Zajicek was also known as Sue.
Married Name5 June 1947As of 5 June 1947,her married name was Schmitz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1921Wynema Zajicek was born on 14 September 1921 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Zajicek and Josephine Farrington.
Marriage5 June 1947Wynema Zajicek married Kenneth P. Schmitz, son of Hubert Peter Schmitz and Clara Gertrude Klein, on 5 June 1947.
Death3 June 2014Wynema Zajicek died on 3 June 2014 at age 92 Wynema “Sue” Schmitz age 92 of Bear Valley passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green 2 hours after her sister, Eileen Angle passed away. She was born on September 14, 1921 in Petersburg, WI the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Farrington) Zajicek. She was married on June 5, 1947 to Kenneth Schmitz. Sue enjoyed playing cards, camping, cooking, baking, going out to eat, the outdoors, gardening and never complained. Her favorite saying was, “that’s the way the ball bounces”. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include, a son, Bert Schmitz of Lone Rock, 3 grandchildren, Vicki (Bruce) Hying of Dodgeville, Jean Schmitz and special friend, Kial Silvers of Richland Center, Kevin (Bethany) Schmitz of Bear Valley, 3 great grandchildren, a brother, Paul, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josephine Zajicek, her husband, Kenneth, a son, Joseph, a daughter-in-law, Mary Schmitz, 2 brothers, Galen and Jim Zajicek, 2 sisters, Renora Bremmer and Eileen Angle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held jointly with her sister, Eileen Angle on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the St. Kilian's Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2:00 P.M. Visitation for Sue will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, St. Kilian’s Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Child of Wynema Zajicek and Kenneth P. Schmitz

Joseph E. Schmitz

M, b. 31 January 1949, d. 28 July 2012
Father*Kenneth P. Schmitz b. 20 Feb 1924, d. 9 Jan 2003
Mother*Wynema Zajicek b. 14 Sep 1921, d. 3 Jun 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph E. Schmitz was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1949Joseph E. Schmitz was born on 31 January 1949.
He was the son of Kenneth P. Schmitz and Wynema Zajicek.
Death28 July 2012Joseph E. Schmitz died on 28 July 2012 at age 63.

(?) Schmitz

F, b. 30 April 1925, d. 30 April 1925
Father*Hubert Peter Schmitz b. 1 Jul 1888, d. 14 Sep 1963
Mother*Clara Gertrude Klein
Life EventDateDescription
Death30 April 1925(?) Schmitz died on 30 April 1925.
Birth30 April 1925She was born on 30 April 1925.
She was the daughter of Hubert Peter Schmitz and Clara Gertrude Klein.

Clarice Elizabeth Schmitz

F, b. 3 January 1929, d. 24 March 1929
Father*Hubert Peter Schmitz b. 1 Jul 1888, d. 14 Sep 1963
Mother*Clara Gertrude Klein
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1929Clarice Elizabeth Schmitz was born on 3 January 1929.
She was the daughter of Hubert Peter Schmitz and Clara Gertrude Klein.
Death24 March 1929Clarice Elizabeth Schmitz died on 24 March 1929.

Domonic Bachim

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDomonic Bachim married Lenitta Miller.

Child of Domonic Bachim and Lenitta Miller

Lenitta Miller

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bachim.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLenitta Miller married Domonic Bachim.

Child of Lenitta Miller and Domonic Bachim

Irene Greenheck

F, b. 15 April 1938, d. 15 April 1938
Father*Cornelius F. Greenheck b. 5 Feb 1886, d. Mar 1966
Mother*Mary E. Thibault b. 4 Jun 1902, d. 11 Sep 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Death15 April 1938Irene Greenheck died on 15 April 1938.
Birth15 April 1938She was born on 15 April 1938.
She was the daughter of Cornelius F. Greenheck and Mary E. Thibault.

Peter Kaul Sr.

M, b. 21 November 1871, d. 14 June 1939
Father*Cassimer Kaul d. b 1930
Mother*Anna Mary Moll b. c 1846, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 November 1871Peter Kaul Sr. was born on 21 November 1871 at Germany.
He was the son of Cassimer Kaul and Anna Mary Moll.
Marriage8 February 1899Peter Kaul Sr. married Theresia Pulvermacher, daughter of Michael Pulvermacher and Agnes Neuheisel, on 8 February 1899.
Death14 June 1939Peter Kaul Sr. died on 14 June 1939 at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 June 1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinPeter Kaul Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Peter Kaul Sr. and Theresia Pulvermacher

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 145.

Cassimer Kaul

M, d. before 1930
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCassimer Kaul married Anna Mary Moll.
Deathbefore 1930Cassimer Kaul died before 1930.

Child of Cassimer Kaul and Anna Mary Moll

Anna Mary Moll

F, b. circa 1846, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kaul.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Mary Moll married Cassimer Kaul.
Birthcirca 1846Anna Mary Moll was born circa 1846 at Germany.
Deathafter 1930She died after 1930.

Child of Anna Mary Moll and Cassimer Kaul

Peter Anthony Kaul

M, b. 23 February 1912, d. 9 November 1973
Father*Peter Kaul Sr. b. 21 Nov 1871, d. 14 Jun 1939
Mother*Theresia Pulvermacher b. 12 Sep 1873, d. 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 February 1912Peter Anthony Kaul was born on 23 February 1912 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Peter Kaul Sr. and Theresia Pulvermacher.
Marriage1 September 1937Peter Anthony Kaul married Lenice V. Rockwell, daughter of Albert Simeon Rockwell and Nina Mabel Williams, on 1 September 1937.
Death9 November 1973Peter Anthony Kaul died on 9 November 1973 at age 61.