Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

John B. Ortscheid

M, b. circa 1915

Father*

William Peter Ortscheid b. 9 May 1876, d. 11 Dec 1955

Mother*

Anna T. (?) b. c 1879, d. a May 1930

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1915	John B. Ortscheid was born circa 1915 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of William Peter Ortscheid and Anna T. (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1915

John B. Ortscheid was born circa 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Peter Ortscheid and Anna T. (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
3 May 1930	Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin	John B. Ortscheid was listed as a son in William Peter Ortscheid's household on the 1930 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 May 1930

Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin

John B. Ortscheid was listed as a son in William Peter Ortscheid's household on the 1930 Census at Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 287.

Gracia Decker

F, b. February 1893

Father*

Charles Decker b. Feb 1865

Mother*

Kate Degenhardt b. Oct 1862

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1893	Gracia Decker was born in February 1893 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Charles Decker and Kate Degenhardt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1893

Gracia Decker was born in February 1893 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Charles Decker and Kate Degenhardt.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin	Gracia Decker was listed as a granddaughter in Michael Jacob Degenhardt's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin

Gracia Decker was listed as a granddaughter in Michael Jacob Degenhardt's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 213.

George Decker

M, b. March 1895

Father*

Charles Decker b. Feb 1865

Mother*

Kate Degenhardt b. Oct 1862

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	March 1895	George Decker was born in March 1895 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Charles Decker and Kate Degenhardt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1895

George Decker was born in March 1895 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Decker and Kate Degenhardt.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin	George Decker was listed as a grandson in Michael Jacob Degenhardt's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin

George Decker was listed as a grandson in Michael Jacob Degenhardt's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 213.

Mary Christine Wunderlin

F, d. before October 1890

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	6 May 1884	As of 6 May 1884,her married name was Holzer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

6 May 1884

As of 6 May 1884,her married name was Holzer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	6 May 1884	Mary Christine Wunderlin married James Holzer, son of Heinrich Peter Holzer and Catharine Hubert, on 6 May 1884.
Death	before October 1890	Mary Christine Wunderlin died before October 1890.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

6 May 1884

Mary Christine Wunderlin married James Holzer, son of Heinrich Peter Holzer and Catharine Hubert, on 6 May 1884.

Death

before October 1890

Mary Christine Wunderlin died before October 1890.

Children of Mary Christine Wunderlin and James Holzer

Frank H. Holzer b. 21 Mar 1885, d. Dec 1971
Cecelia Helena Holzer+ b. 19 Jul 1886, d. 21 Mar 1962

Frank H. Holzer

M, b. 21 March 1885, d. December 1971

Father*

James Holzer b. 24 Jan 1861, d. 8 Aug 1941

Mother*

Mary Christine Wunderlin d. b Oct 1890

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 March 1885	Frank H. Holzer was born on 21 March 1885 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of James Holzer and Mary Christine Wunderlin.
Death	December 1971	Frank H. Holzer died in December 1971 at age 86.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 March 1885

Frank H. Holzer was born on 21 March 1885 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of James Holzer and Mary Christine Wunderlin.

Death

December 1971

Frank H. Holzer died in December 1971 at age 86.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin	Frank H. Holzer was listed as a son in James Holzer's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Frank H. Holzer was listed as a son in James Holzer's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Frank H. Holzer obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 33.

Cecelia Helena Holzer

F, b. 19 July 1886, d. 21 March 1962

Father*

James Holzer b. 24 Jan 1861, d. 8 Aug 1941

Mother*

Mary Christine Wunderlin d. b Oct 1890

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Pennekamp.
Name Variation		Cecelia Helena Holzer was also known as Celia.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Pennekamp.

Name Variation

Cecelia Helena Holzer was also known as Celia.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Cecelia Helena Holzer married William Joseph Pennekamp.
Birth	19 July 1886	Cecelia Helena Holzer was born on 19 July 1886 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of James Holzer and Mary Christine Wunderlin.
Death	21 March 1962	Cecelia Helena Holzer died on 21 March 1962 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 75 Mrs William Pennekamp obituary. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 22 Mar 1962 - Mrs William Pennekamp obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Cecelia Helena Holzer married William Joseph Pennekamp.

Birth

19 July 1886

Cecelia Helena Holzer was born on 19 July 1886 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of James Holzer and Mary Christine Wunderlin.

Death

21 March 1962

Cecelia Helena Holzer died on 21 March 1962 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 75 Mrs William Pennekamp obituary.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 22 Mar 1962 - Mrs William Pennekamp obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin	Cecelia Helena Holzer was listed as a daughter in James Holzer's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin

Cecelia Helena Holzer was listed as a daughter in James Holzer's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Cecelia Helena Holzer and William Joseph Pennekamp

Ada E. Pennekamp b. 3 Jan 1919, d. 1 Oct 2021

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED48. Dwelling 33.

Loretta D. Maring

F, b. 1917, d. June 1968

Father*

John Henry Maring b. Feb 1876, d. 14 Aug 1954

Mother*

Margaret Hentrich b. May 1879, d. a 1960

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Holzer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Loretta D. Maring married Alfred J. Holzer, son of James Holzer and Mary J. Fecht.
Birth	1917	Loretta D. Maring was born in 1917.
		She was the daughter of John Henry Maring and Margaret Hentrich.
Death	June 1968	Loretta D. Maring died in June 1968 Mrs Alfred Holzer (Loretta Maring) obituary. Monroe Evening Times June 7, 1968 - Mrs Alfred Holzer (Loretta Maring) obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Loretta D. Maring married Alfred J. Holzer, son of James Holzer and Mary J. Fecht.

Birth

1917

Loretta D. Maring was born in 1917.

She was the daughter of John Henry Maring and Margaret Hentrich.

Death

June 1968

Loretta D. Maring died in June 1968 Mrs Alfred Holzer (Loretta Maring) obituary.

Monroe Evening Times June 7, 1968 - Mrs Alfred Holzer (Loretta Maring) obituary

Philip Muller

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Philip Muller married Elizabeth Matilda Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Philip Muller married Elizabeth Matilda Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer.

Heinrich Peter Holzer

M, b. circa 1834

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Heinrich Peter Holzer was also known as Henry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Peter Holzer was also known as Henry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Heinrich Peter Holzer married Catharine Hubert.
Birth	circa 1834	Heinrich Peter Holzer was born circa 1834 at Prussia.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Heinrich Peter Holzer married Catharine Hubert.

Birth

circa 1834

Heinrich Peter Holzer was born circa 1834 at Prussia.

Child of Heinrich Peter Holzer and Catharine Hubert

James Holzer+ b. 24 Jan 1861, d. 8 Aug 1941

Catharine Hubert

F, b. circa 1835

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Catharine Hubert was also known as Hoover.
Married Name		Her married name was Holzer.
Name Variation		Catharine Hubert was also known as Huber.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Catharine Hubert was also known as Hoover.

Married Name

Her married name was Holzer.

Name Variation

Catharine Hubert was also known as Huber.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Catharine Hubert married Heinrich Peter Holzer.
Birth	circa 1835	Catharine Hubert was born circa 1835 at Prussia.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Catharine Hubert married Heinrich Peter Holzer.

Birth

circa 1835

Catharine Hubert was born circa 1835 at Prussia.

Child of Catharine Hubert and Heinrich Peter Holzer

James Holzer+ b. 24 Jan 1861, d. 8 Aug 1941

Edward M. Hauck

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	8 June 1915	Edward M. Hauck married Dena Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer, on 8 June 1915.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

8 June 1915

Edward M. Hauck married Dena Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer, on 8 June 1915.

Anthony Hying

M, b. circa 1887

Father*

G. Henry Hying b. c 1855, d. b 1930

Mother*

Mary (?) b. c 1857, d. a 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anthony Hying was also known as Anton H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anthony Hying was also known as Anton H.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1887	Anthony Hying was born circa 1887 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of G. Henry Hying and Mary (?).
Marriage	before 1916	Anthony Hying married unknown (?) before 1916.
Marriage	19 April 1926	Anthony Hying married Laura Catherine Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer, on 19 April 1926.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1887

Anthony Hying was born circa 1887 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of G. Henry Hying and Mary (?).

Marriage

before 1916

Anthony Hying married unknown (?) before 1916.

Marriage

19 April 1926

Anthony Hying married Laura Catherine Holzer, daughter of James Holzer and Mary Elizabeth Stuer, on 19 April 1926.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin	Anthony Hying was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin

Anthony Hying was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Anthony Hying and unknown (?)

Anthony Hying b. c 1916
Leo Hying+ b. c 1918
William Hying b. c 1919

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1989; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 189.

Arnold S. Muntz

M, b. 3 October 1883, d. 15 July 1969

Father*

Samuel Muntz b. 2 Dec 1859, d. Jun 1941

Mother*

Emma Dubler b. 1861, d. 1893

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 October 1883	Arnold S. Muntz was born on 3 October 1883 at Dubuque, Iowa.
		He was the son of Samuel Muntz and Emma Dubler.
Marriage	12 May 1917	Arnold S. Muntz married Maud Appolonia Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 12 May 1917.
Death	15 July 1969	Arnold S. Muntz died on 15 July 1969 at age 85 Arnold S Muntz obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1969 - Arnold S Muntz obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 October 1883

Arnold S. Muntz was born on 3 October 1883 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Samuel Muntz and Emma Dubler.

Marriage

12 May 1917

Arnold S. Muntz married Maud Appolonia Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 12 May 1917.

Death

15 July 1969

Arnold S. Muntz died on 15 July 1969 at age 85 Arnold S Muntz obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1969 - Arnold S Muntz obituary

Arnold S. Muntz obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
In May 1967 50th wedding anniversary of Arnold and Maude (Rupp) Muntz.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 7, 1967 - 50th wedding anniversary of Arnold and Maude (Rupp) Muntz

Children of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp

Grace Margaret Muntz+ b. 5 Mar 1918, d. 18 Jan 2006
Lowell Arnold Muntz+ b. 7 Jun 1920, d. 11 Nov 2007
Irene Rachel Muntz+ b. 14 Oct 1922, d. 5 Aug 2020
Jannan Martha Muntz+ b. 29 Jan 1927, d. 23 Apr 2007

Martin Kenna

M, b. 4 July 1870, d. 10 December 1942

Father*

Jonathan Kenna b. c 1827, d. bt 1885 - 1925

Mother*

Mary O'Gorman b. 25 Dec 1842, d. 3 Sep 1916

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1870	Martin Kenna was born on 4 July 1870 at Dubuque, Iowa.
		He was the son of Jonathan Kenna and Mary O'Gorman.
Marriage	20 July 1905	Martin Kenna married Margaret Anna Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 20 July 1905 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Death	10 December 1942	Martin Kenna died on 10 December 1942 at age 72 Martin Kenna, 72, obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 11, 1942 - Martin Kenna, 72, obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1870

Martin Kenna was born on 4 July 1870 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Jonathan Kenna and Mary O'Gorman.

Marriage

20 July 1905

Martin Kenna married Margaret Anna Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 20 July 1905 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Death

10 December 1942

Martin Kenna died on 10 December 1942 at age 72 Martin Kenna, 72, obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 11, 1942 - Martin Kenna, 72, obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
7 May 1910	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Martin Kenna was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹
1920	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.²
1 January 1925	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	He appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
1930	Julien, Dubuque, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.³
1940	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

7 May 1910

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Martin Kenna was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

1920

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

1930

Julien, Dubuque, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.³

1940

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T624_401; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0110; Image: 626; FHL Number: 1374414.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T625_488; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 935.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: 654; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 161.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1158; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 31-37A.

Nicholas Walech

M, b. 16 November 1884, d. 18 June 1953

Father*

John Walech d. b 1924

Mother*

Anna Weber d. a 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Nicholas Walech was also known as Nickolas.
Name Variation		Nicholas Walech was also known as Nick.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Nicholas Walech was also known as Nickolas.

Name Variation

Nicholas Walech was also known as Nick.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 November 1884	Nicholas Walech was born on 16 November 1884 at Luxemborg.
		He was the son of John Walech and Anna Weber.
Marriage	22 May 1920	Nicholas Walech married Genevieve Gertrude Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 22 May 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death	18 June 1953	Nicholas Walech died on 18 June 1953 at age 68 Nicholas Walech obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 19, 1953 - Nicholas Walech obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 November 1884

Nicholas Walech was born on 16 November 1884 at Luxemborg.

He was the son of John Walech and Anna Weber.

Marriage

22 May 1920

Nicholas Walech married Genevieve Gertrude Rupp, daughter of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, on 22 May 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

18 June 1953

Nicholas Walech died on 18 June 1953 at age 68 Nicholas Walech obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 19, 1953 - Nicholas Walech obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1940	Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa	Nicholas Walech was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Nicholas Walech was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Children of Nicholas Walech and Genevieve Gertrude Rupp

Jonathan Victor Walech b. 3 Nov 1920, d. 6 Oct 1988
Edward Carl Walech b. 3 Dec 1921, d. 12 Dec 2015
Grace Genevieve Walech b. 10 Jan 1924, d. Feb 1924
David Nicholas Walech b. 5 Sep 1930, d. 18 Jul 2001

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1158; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 31-38.

Emma Lang

F, b. February 1879, d. 15 September 1963

Father*

Peter Lang b. 19 Oct 1857, d. 5 Jan 1920

Mother*

Elizabeth Klein b. 5 Oct 1857, d. 22 Jan 1936

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1897	As of before 1897,her married name was Hohberger.
Married Name	1900	As of 1900,her married name was Rupp.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1897

As of before 1897,her married name was Hohberger.

Married Name

1900

As of 1900,her married name was Rupp.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1879	Emma Lang was born in February 1879 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Peter Lang and Elizabeth Klein.
Marriage	before 1897	Emma Lang married (?) Hohberger before 1897.
Marriage	1900	Emma Lang married Thomas Jacob Rupp, son of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, in 1900.
Death	15 September 1963	Emma Lang died on 15 September 1963 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 84 Mrs Thomas J Rupp (Emma Lang), 84, obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 16, 1963 - Mrs Thomas J Rupp (Emma Lang) obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1879

Emma Lang was born in February 1879 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Peter Lang and Elizabeth Klein.

Marriage

before 1897

Emma Lang married (?) Hohberger before 1897.

Marriage

1900

Emma Lang married Thomas Jacob Rupp, son of Charles Rupp and Mary Anne Schiffman, in 1900.

Death

15 September 1963

Emma Lang died on 15 September 1963 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 84 Mrs Thomas J Rupp (Emma Lang), 84, obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 16, 1963 - Mrs Thomas J Rupp (Emma Lang) obituary

Emma Lang had 1 with 1 living in June 1900 children.

Child of Emma Lang and Thomas Jacob Rupp

Irene Mary Rupp+ b. 19 Jan 1897, d. 5 Nov 1983

Peter Lang

M, b. 19 October 1857, d. 5 January 1920

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Peter Lang married Elizabeth Klein.
Birth	19 October 1857	Peter Lang was born on 19 October 1857 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death	5 January 1920	He died on 5 January 1920 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 62.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Peter Lang married Elizabeth Klein.

Birth

19 October 1857

Peter Lang was born on 19 October 1857 at Dubuque, Iowa.

Death

5 January 1920

He died on 5 January 1920 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 62.

Child of Peter Lang and Elizabeth Klein

Emma Lang+ b. Feb 1879, d. 15 Sep 1963

Elizabeth Klein

F, b. 5 October 1857, d. 22 January 1936

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Lang.
Name Variation		Elizabeth Klein was also known as Kliene.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Lang.

Name Variation

Elizabeth Klein was also known as Kliene.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Elizabeth Klein married Peter Lang.
Birth	5 October 1857	Elizabeth Klein was born on 5 October 1857.
Death	22 January 1936	She died on 22 January 1936 at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elizabeth Klein married Peter Lang.

Birth

5 October 1857

Elizabeth Klein was born on 5 October 1857.

Death

22 January 1936

She died on 22 January 1936 at age 78.

Child of Elizabeth Klein and Peter Lang

Emma Lang+ b. Feb 1879, d. 15 Sep 1963

John Walech

M, d. before 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Walech married Anna Weber.
Death	before 1924	John Walech died before 1924.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Walech married Anna Weber.

Death

before 1924

John Walech died before 1924.

Child of John Walech and Anna Weber

Nicholas Walech+ b. 16 Nov 1884, d. 18 Jun 1953

Anna Weber

F, d. after 1924

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Walech.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna Weber married John Walech.
Death	after 1924	Anna Weber died after 1924.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Weber married John Walech.

Death

after 1924

Anna Weber died after 1924.

Child of Anna Weber and John Walech

Nicholas Walech+ b. 16 Nov 1884, d. 18 Jun 1953

Jonathan Victor Walech

M, b. 3 November 1920, d. 6 October 1988

Father*

Nicholas Walech b. 16 Nov 1884, d. 18 Jun 1953

Mother*

Genevieve Gertrude Rupp b. 26 Jul 1889, d. 21 May 1981

Lieutenant John Victor Walech 1945

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jonathan Victor Walech was also known as John Victor.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 November 1920

Jonathan Victor Walech was born on 3 November 1920 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Nicholas Walech and Genevieve Gertrude Rupp.

Death

6 October 1988

Jonathan Victor Walech died on 6 October 1988 at age 67.

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Jonathan Victor Walech was listed as a son in Nicholas Walech's household on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

In May 1945 Lieutenant John Victor Walech military training course completed.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 28, 1945 - John Victor Walech military training course completed

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1158; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 31-38.

Edward Carl Walech

M, b. 3 December 1921, d. 12 December 2015

Father*

Nicholas Walech b. 16 Nov 1884, d. 18 Jun 1953

Mother*

Genevieve Gertrude Rupp b. 26 Jul 1889, d. 21 May 1981

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward Carl Walech was also known as Edward Karl.

Name Variation

Edward Carl Walech was also known as Carl Gettle.

Name Variation

Edward Carl Walech was also known as Carl Edward.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1921

Edward Carl Walech was born on 3 December 1921 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Nicholas Walech and Genevieve Gertrude Rupp.

Marriage

12 December 1942

Edward Carl Walech married Delores I. (?) on 12 December 1942 at Iowa.

Death

12 December 2015

Edward Carl Walech died on 12 December 2015 at age 94 Edward “Ed” Walech, 94, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Dubuque, passed away Dec. 12.

He was born Dec. 3, 1921, to Nick Walech and Genevieve (Rupp) Walech in Dubuque. Ed was a Veteran of World War II. He worked for H&W Motor Express in Dubuque for over 34 years, retiring at the end of 1981. He served for 43 years on General Drivers Credit Union and 30 years on teamster union board.

He had just celebrated his birthday with his morning-coffee-friends, many of whom had been enjoying meeting with him for the almost daily event for over 20 years. And he was looking forward to preparing a hasenpfeffer feast for a friend who had provided him with the squirrels.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years on April 24, 2013; a sister, Grace; two brothers John and David.

He is survived by a sister, Suzanne Miller, of Lenoir, N.C., and nieces and nephews.

Per his wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Gardens, Dubuque, next to his beloved Delores. He spoke often of the many travels they experience together in life. Now they travel together for eternity.

Census Date

Location

Description

1940

Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa

Edward Carl Walech was listed as a son in Nicholas Walech's household on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1158; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 31-38.

Grace Margaret Muntz

F, b. 5 March 1918, d. 18 January 2006

Father*

Arnold S. Muntz b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969

Mother*

Maud Appolonia Rupp b. 4 Oct 1891, d. 22 Apr 1972

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

4 June 1938

As of 4 June 1938,her married name was Kramer.

Married Name

before 1967

As of before 1967,her married name was Hilleshiem.

Married Name

before 2006

As of before 2006,her married name was Sanders.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 March 1918

Grace Margaret Muntz was born on 5 March 1918 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp.

Marriage

4 June 1938

Grace Margaret Muntz married William Carl Kramer on 4 June 1938 Grace Muntz and William Kramer marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 5, 1938 - Grace Muntz and William Kramer marriage announcement

Marriage

before 1967

Grace Margaret Muntz married LeRoy Hilleshiem before 1967.

Marriage

before 2006

Grace Margaret Muntz married (?) Sanders before 2006.

Death

18 January 2006

Grace Margaret Muntz died on 18 January 2006 at age 87.

Children of Grace Margaret Muntz and William Carl Kramer

Robert William Kramer b. 18 Feb 1939, d. Dec 1939
Judith Grace Kramer b. 1940, d. 24 May 1943

Samuel Muntz

M, b. 2 December 1859, d. June 1941

Father*

Ehrhardt Muntz d. b 1925

Mother*

Christine Marshall

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 December 1859

Samuel Muntz was born on 2 December 1859 at Dubuque, Iowa.

He was the son of Ehrhardt Muntz and Christine Marshall.

Marriage

before 1882

Samuel Muntz married Emma Dubler before 1882.

Marriage

August 1904

Samuel Muntz married Lucy Schunk, daughter of Michel Schunk and Cathryn Lahm, in August 1904.

Death

June 1941

Samuel Muntz died in June 1941 at age 81 Samuel Muntz obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 19, 1941 - Samuel Muntz obituary

Children of Samuel Muntz and Emma Dubler

Annette Muntz d. b 1931
Albert L. Muntz b. 29 May 1882, d. Dec 1955
Arnold S. Muntz+ b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969
Sophie Muntz+ b. c 1886, d. a 1969
Martha Muntz+ b. c 1890, d. b 1931

Lucy Schunk

F, b. 24 May 1862, d. June 1931

Father*

Michel Schunk

Mother*

Cathryn Lahm

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lucy Schunk was also known as Lucy.

Name Variation

Lucy Schunk was also known as Schinsk.

Married Name

August 1904

As of August 1904,her married name was Muntz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 May 1862

Lucy Schunk was born on 24 May 1862 at Dubuque, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Michel Schunk and Cathryn Lahm.

Marriage

August 1904

Lucy Schunk married Samuel Muntz, son of Ehrhardt Muntz and Christine Marshall, in August 1904.

Death

June 1931

Lucy Schunk died in June 1931 at age 69 Louise (Schunk) Muntz obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal June 8, 1931 - Louise (Schunk) Muntz obituary

Lowell Arnold Muntz

M, b. 7 June 1920, d. 11 November 2007

Father*

Arnold S. Muntz b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969

Mother*

Maud Appolonia Rupp b. 4 Oct 1891, d. 22 Apr 1972

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lowell Arnold Muntz was also known as Bud.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 June 1920

Lowell Arnold Muntz was born on 7 June 1920 at Iowa.

He was the son of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp.

Marriage

12 February 1943

Lowell Arnold Muntz married Betty May Burris, daughter of Forest Burris and Louise Skow, on 12 February 1943 at Dubuque, Iowa, Betty May Burris and Lowell Muntz marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 14, 1943 - Betty May Burris and Lowell Muntz marriage announcement

Death

11 November 2007

Lowell Arnold Muntz died on 11 November 2007 at age 87 Lowell A. "Bud" Muntz, 87, of 16889 Muntz Court, passed away at home in his sleep on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Road. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road. Mr. Muntz retired from John Deere Dubuque Works in June of 1974, after 28 years of service. He retired as general supervisor over engine, machining, and assembly. After his retirement, Bud spent countless hours doing odd jobs for family and friends. He was born on June 7, 1920, in Dubuque, son of Arnold and Maude (Rupp) Muntz. He married Betty M. Burris on Feb. 12, 1943, in Dubuque. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garden and chatting with his neighbors. Bud loved getting around the neighborhood on his John Deere riding lawn mower. He was a member of the Dubuque Masonic Temple, John Deere Retirees, and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty M. Muntz, of Dubuque; two sons, Gary L. (Andrea) Muntz and Jim F. (Charlene) Muntz, both of Dubuque; grandchildren, Jennifer Muntz, Greg Muntz, Amy Paulsen and Rachel Muntz; a great-grandson, Jacob Paulsen; a sister, Irene Goetzinger; a brother, Richard (Delores) Muntz; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an older sister, Grace Sanders and a younger sister, Jannan Miller. A Lowell A. Muntz Memorial Fund has been established.

Irene Rachel Muntz

F, b. 14 October 1922, d. 5 August 2020

Father*

Arnold S. Muntz b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969

Mother*

Maud Appolonia Rupp b. 4 Oct 1891, d. 22 Apr 1972

Irene (Muntz) Smith Goetzinger

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1967

As of before 1967,her married name was Smith.

Married Name

before 1994

As of before 1994,her married name was Goetzinger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 October 1922

Irene Rachel Muntz was born on 14 October 1922 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp.

Marriage

before 1967

Irene Rachel Muntz married Robert W. Smith before 1967.

Divorce

before 1967

Irene Rachel Muntz and Robert W. Smith were divorced before 1967.

Marriage

before 1994

Irene Rachel Muntz married Charles Omer Goetzinger before 1994.

Death

5 August 2020

Irene Rachel Muntz died on 5 August 2020 at age 97 Irene Rachel Goetzinger 97, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 10th at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. with Deacon John Stierman officiating. For those unable to attend, a live stream of services can be viewed on our funeral home page on Facebook. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Monday. Please utilize masks as well as social distancing for the duration of your visit. Irene’s family understands if you are unable to attend, please remember them in your prayers.
Irene was born on October 14, 1922 in Dubuque, the daughter of Arnold and Maud (Rupp) Muntz. She lived in Dubuque her entire life. Irene was an extremely hard worker. She worked on the family farm helping her parents grow produce for the farmer’s market during the Depression. She continued her support by working at Clarke College, Lorenz Laundry and the Dubuque Packing Company. Irene then became a full-time housewife and mother until going back to work as a bus driver for the Dubuque Community School District, retiring after 20 years of service.
Irene loved bowling (winning many trophies), flowers, gardening and her cat, Prince. She was an avid Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cub fan. She enjoyed music, dancing, traveling, playing dice and especially being with her family. She loved going to Cozy Corner for many years. Irene was a wonderful cook. In her younger years, she enjoyed being a Cub Scout leader and participated in community volleyball and softball leagues.
Surviving are her six children, Diane Smith-Bowers, Gloria (Sonny) McDonald, Robert (Janice) Smith, Richard (Maureen) Smith all of Dubuque, Linda McDermott of Big Lake, MN and David (Maura) Smith of Missouri Valley, IA; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; her special godchild Elaine “Toots” Kieffer of Dubuque; her brother, Richard (Delores) Muntz of Dubuque and many nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles; her first husband and father of her children, Robert W. Smith; her sisters Grace Sanders and Jannan Miller; and her brother-in-law Ray; her brother Lowell “Bud” Muntz and sister-in-law Betty; her grandson Raymond P. McDonald III; infant grandson Gregory McDonald and infant great grandson Brett McDonald.

Jannan Martha Muntz

F, b. 29 January 1927, d. 23 April 2007

Father*

Arnold S. Muntz b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969

Mother*

Maud Appolonia Rupp b. 4 Oct 1891, d. 22 Apr 1972

Jannan Muntz 1948

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

5 June 1948

As of 5 June 1948,her married name was Miller.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 January 1927

Jannan Martha Muntz was born on 29 January 1927 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp.

Marriage

5 June 1948

Jannan Martha Muntz married Raymond James Miller on 5 June 1948 Jannan Muntz and Raymond Miller engagement and marriage announcements.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 6, 1948 - Jannan Muntz and Raymond Miller marriage announcement

Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 2, 1948 - Jannan Muntz and Raymond Miller engagement announcement

Death

23 April 2007

Jannan Martha Muntz died on 23 April 2007 at age 80 Jannan M. Miller, 80, of 17336 Wildcat Hollow, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at home.

Jannan Martha Muntz was the maid of honor at the wedding of Betty May Burris and Lowell Arnold Muntz on 12 February 1943 at Dubuque, Iowa; Betty May Burris and Lowell Muntz marriage announcement.

Betty May Burris

F, b. October 1921

Father*

Forest Burris

Mother*

Louise Skow

Mrs Lowell Muntz (Betty May Burris) 1943

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Betty May Burris was also known as Betty A.

Married Name

12 February 1943

As of 12 February 1943,her married name was Muntz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

October 1921

Betty May Burris was born in October 1921.

She was the daughter of Forest Burris and Louise Skow.

Marriage

12 February 1943

Betty May Burris married Lowell Arnold Muntz, son of Arnold S. Muntz and Maud Appolonia Rupp, on 12 February 1943 at Dubuque, Iowa, Betty May Burris and Lowell Muntz marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 14, 1943 - Betty May Burris and Lowell Muntz marriage announcement

Emma Dubler

F, b. 1861, d. 1893

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Emma Dubler was also known as Daubler.

Name Variation

Emma Dubler was also known as Anna.

Married Name

before 1882

As of before 1882,her married name was Muntz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1861

Emma Dubler was born in 1861 at Illinois.

Marriage

before 1882

She married Samuel Muntz, son of Ehrhardt Muntz and Christine Marshall, before 1882.

Death

1893

Emma Dubler died in 1893 also reported as 1895.

Children of Emma Dubler and Samuel Muntz

Annette Muntz d. b 1931
Albert L. Muntz b. 29 May 1882, d. Dec 1955
Arnold S. Muntz+ b. 3 Oct 1883, d. 15 Jul 1969
Sophie Muntz+ b. c 1886, d. a 1969
Martha Muntz+ b. c 1890, d. b 1931