Dorothy Prouty

F, b. 11 August 1925, d. 2 February 2002
Father*Archie Prouty b. Dec 1894, d. 1984
Mother*Gladys Stout b. 1903, d. 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1925Dorothy Prouty was born on 11 August 1925.
She was the daughter of Archie Prouty and Gladys Stout.
Death2 February 2002Dorothy Prouty died on 2 February 2002 at age 76.

Virginia Prouty

F, b. 1922, d. 2010
Father*Archie Prouty b. Dec 1894, d. 1984
Mother*Gladys Stout b. 1903, d. 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Powell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVirginia Prouty married Chester Powell.
Birth1922Virginia Prouty was born in 1922.
She was the daughter of Archie Prouty and Gladys Stout.
Death2010Virginia Prouty died in 2010 Virginia Powell, age 87, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She was born on a farm in the Town of Bear Creek on December 15, 1922 to Archie and Gladys (Stout) Prouty. She enjoyed showing calves in the 4-H program. She attended schools in Reedsburg and in LaCrosse, and became a teacher. Virginia taught in a one-room schoolhouse during World War II. She also worked at a restaurant in Milwaukee with a cousin. On November 8, 1944 she married Chester W. "Bud" Powell. They moved to Reedsburg in 1961 and remained there. She was a member of the Reedsburg United Methodist Church. She also volunteered at the Reedsburg Hospital Gift Shop. Virginia worked as a nurse's assistant starting in 1961 at the Sauk County Health Care Center, the Baraboo Manor and Snyder Nursing Home. She retired on July 31, 1987. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester; son, Kenny; sister, Dorothy; and brother-in-law, Keith. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Powell of Reedsburg Sister, Florence Breneman of Reedsburg brother and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Virginia Powell will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg with Pastor David Farina officiating. Burial will be made in the Sandusky Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1940Virginia Prouty was the maid of honor at the wedding of Keith L. Breneman and Florence M. Prouty on 5 June 1940; Keith Breneman and Florence Prouty marriage announcement.

Chester Powell

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChester Powell was also known as Bud.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChester Powell married Virginia Prouty, daughter of Archie Prouty and Gladys Stout.

Bernard A. Solchenberger

M, b. 19 November 1928, d. 14 May 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 November 1928Bernard A. Solchenberger was born on 19 November 1928.
He was the son of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
Death14 May 2011Bernard A. Solchenberger died on 14 May 2011 at age 82 Bernard A. Solchenberger, age 82 of rural Cazenovia died at home on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born on November 19, 1928 the son of Joseph and Barbara (Hanzel) Solchenberger. He was a dedicated family man and farmed all his life near Cazenovia. Bernard was a loving husband and father for 56 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Benjamin, Anthony, and John; his sisters, Julia Dylla and Lucy Cunningham.

He is survived by: his wife, Odelia of rural Cazenovia

His children: John (Margo), Christopher (Ann) and Paul Solchenberger, Joan (Norman) Klingaman, Bernadette Solchenberger, Mary (Dennis) Carroll, Louis and Gerard Solchenberger, Theresa (Mark) Bass, Rose (Benjamin) Spencer.

20 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren

Brother: James Solchenberger in CA

Sister: Lorraine Reinke in MI

Sisters-in-law: Rosemary in TX
June in Fon Du Lac
Mary in Wausau
Many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

The Mass Of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Germantown with Fr. Andre Panek and Fr. Emmanual Famiyeh concelebrating. Burial will following in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. at the Cazenovia Chapel with a rosary prayed at 8 P.M. and again on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the Cazenovia Chapel. Memorial masses of remembrance may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Benjamin Solchenberger

M, d. before 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Benjamin Solchenberger was the son of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
Deathbefore 2011Benjamin Solchenberger died before 2011.

Anthony Solchenberger

M, d. before 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Anthony Solchenberger was the son of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
Deathbefore 2011Anthony Solchenberger died before 2011.

John Solchenberger

M, d. before 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Life EventDateDescription
John Solchenberger was the son of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
Deathbefore 2011John Solchenberger died before 2011.

Julia Solchenberger

F, d. before 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dylla.
Life EventDateDescription
Julia Solchenberger was the daughter of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
MarriageJulia Solchenberger married (?) Dylla.
Deathbefore 2011Julia Solchenberger died before 2011.

(?) Dylla

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Dylla married Julia Solchenberger, daughter of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.

Lucy Solchenberger

F, d. before 2011
Father*Joseph William Solchenberger b. 16 Jun 1884, d. 26 Aug 1961
Mother*Barbara Hanzel b. 4 Dec 1886, d. 20 Sep 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Cunningham.
Life EventDateDescription
Lucy Solchenberger was the daughter of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.
MarriageLucy Solchenberger married (?) Cunningham.
Deathbefore 2011Lucy Solchenberger died before 2011.

(?) Cunningham

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Cunningham married Lucy Solchenberger, daughter of Joseph William Solchenberger and Barbara Hanzel.

Bertha Louise Krueger

F, b. 19 September 1922, d. 29 November 2023
Father*Adolph Max Krueger b. 1885, d. 24 Jan 1962
Mother*Louise Christina Retzlaff b. 15 Jan 1888, d. 1 Apr 1982
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Bertha Krueger 1940 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Bertha Krueger at 50th reunion of Reedsburg High School class of 1940 - 20 May 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 May 1942As of 29 May 1942,her married name was Vater.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 September 1922Bertha Louise Krueger was born on 19 September 1922 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Adolph Max Krueger and Louise Christina Retzlaff.
Marriage29 May 1942Bertha Louise Krueger married Victor Henry Vater on 29 May 1942 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death29 November 2023Bertha Louise Krueger died on 29 November 2023 at age 101.
DateLocationDescription
1940Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinBertha Louise Krueger graduated in 1940 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Graduation Announcement for Reedsburg High School 1940 Reedsburg, Sauk county, WI
April 2011Madison, Dane, WisconsinShe lived in April 2011 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Child of Bertha Louise Krueger and Victor Henry Vater

Victor Henry Vater

M, b. 11 June 1913, d. 18 May 1999
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 June 1913Victor Henry Vater was born on 11 June 1913.
Marriage29 May 1942He married Bertha Louise Krueger, daughter of Adolph Max Krueger and Louise Christina Retzlaff, on 29 May 1942 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death18 May 1999Victor Henry Vater died on 18 May 1999 at age 85 Victor H. Vater, age 85, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 1999. He was born in Prairie Farm on June 11, 1913, the son of Reverend Gustav and Emma (Klozinski) Vater. Vic graduated from North Freedom High School and attended radio servicing schools at various times. He was joined in marriage with Bertha Krueger on May 29, 1942. Vic served for four years in the Army Signal Corps. He was a partner in Reedsburg Quality Hardware from 1940 until 1963 when he began a career as a radio dispatcher with the Wisconsin State Patrol. Vic transferred from the State Patrol to Emergency Government retiring in 1979. He was a ham radio operator for over 65 years; his call letters were W9JHP. Vic was a licensed pilot, and was an officer of the Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Reedsburg. He enjoyed playing cards with his family. Vic was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; a son, John (Susan) Vater; a daughter, Barb (LeRoy) Berlin; two grandsons, Jason and Scott Vater; a sister, Mabel Brandt of Sparta; a brother, Gerhard Vater of Baraboo; brothers-in-law, Milton Krueger and William (Doris) Krueger; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Vater; three brothers, Louis, Christian and Louther Vater; and a sister, Gertrude Hill. A one hour memorial visitation was held on Saturday, May 22, 1999 at Grace Lutheran Church, I South Rosa Road from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, North Freedom. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
The Fitch Lawrence Sanfillippo Cress Funeral and Cremation Service assisted the family with the arrangements.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 20 May 1999 - Victor H Vater obituary

Child of Victor Henry Vater and Bertha Louise Krueger

William Max Krueger

M, b. 3 December 1917, d. 31 May 2002
Father*Adolph Max Krueger b. 1885, d. 24 Jan 1962
Mother*Louise Christina Retzlaff b. 15 Jan 1888, d. 1 Apr 1982
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Max Krueger was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 December 1917William Max Krueger was born on 3 December 1917 at Ableman, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Adolph Max Krueger and Louise Christina Retzlaff.
Marriage31 May 1947William Max Krueger married Doris Eleanor Grotelueschen, daughter of Burchard Henry Grotelueschen and Borghild Tiedamonsen, on 31 May 1947.
Death31 May 2002William Max Krueger died on 31 May 2002 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84 William Max Krueger obituary.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 01 Jun 2002 - William Max Krueger obituary
DateLocationDescription
September 1928In September 1928 Milton Krueger attending school for the deaf and dumb children in Delevan.