William Joseph Schoenmann

M, b. 29 October 1921, d. 21 March 2017
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Joseph Schoenmann was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 October 1921William Joseph Schoenmann was born on 29 October 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Marriage3 September 1949William Joseph Schoenmann married Margaret Moore, daughter of Charles H. Moore and Elizabeth Ellefson, on 3 September 1949.
Death21 March 2017William Joseph Schoenmann died on 21 March 2017 at Michigan at age 95 William Joseph (Bill) Schoenmann, age 95 of Spring Green, died on March 21, 2017 in Michigan. He was born on October 29, 1921 to Herbert and Lucy (Hutter) Schoenmann, in Wyoming Valley, Wisconsin.

He was united in marriage to Margaret (Marge) Moore on September 3, 1949. Bill graduated from Spring Green High School in 1939. He joined the U. S. Army in 1942 and was stationed in Germany, France and Luxembourg during World War II, as a MP in the 9th Armoured Division (nicknamed Phantom Division). Bill guarded Brig General Hoge as he gave the orders to capture the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. His Division then joined General Patten’s Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge. He served until the war ended in 1945. The entire 9th Military Police Company was recognized with the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Belgian Fourragère, and the Presidential Unit Citation for its performance at the Ludendorff Bridge. He attended Platteville State Teachers College, graduating with a degree in Agriculture Science. Bill taught high school in Illinois and together with Marge managed a 24-hour restaurant (Round Barn), before purchasing his first feed mill truck in 1955 and starting Bill’s Feed Service in Spring Green. For over two decades he served farmers in Sauk and Iowa counties. After selling his feed business he worked for the USPS, as a rural mail carrier and was a sales rep for Central Petroleum Company (Cen-Pe-Co). Bill was a life-long member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, American Legion (Spring Green Post 253 and Grand Blanc MI Post 413), Knights of Columbus, Spring Green Lion’s Club and the Spring Green Men’s Golf League for over 50 years. He sponsored bowling teams and bowled at Palace Bar & Bowl in Plain and the Bowling Green of Spring Green. He enjoyed the golf outings to Osage Beach, attending state bowling tournaments and playing euchre and cribbage.

He is survived by two children: daughter Connie (husband James) Millspaugh of Grand Blanc, MI and son David (wife Sherri) Schoenmann of Medford, OR. He is further survived by three grandchildren: Ryan (wife Courtney) Millspaugh, Brandon and Austin Schoenmann; two great-grandchildren: Abriel and Allisen Millspaugh.

Other survivors include: sisters, Eleanor Rock, Cherie Buerosse; sister-in-laws, Madeline Tennant Zins, Jan Schoenmann, Linda Schoenmann; several nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marge, brothers: Frederick (wife Eileen) Schoenmann, Robert Schoenmann; sisters: Viola (husband Chuck) Rengstorff, Aurelia (husband Rueben) Kritz, Evelyn (husband Frederick) Jones, Vera (husband Arthur) Larsen, Virginia (husband Edward) Mite; brother-in-laws, Eugene Rock, Al Buerosse, Ralph Tennant, Marvin Kerl and sister-in-law, Mary Kerl.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Bill Nolan will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by the Spring Green American Legion Post #253. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:30am until the time of Mass at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, per Bill’s wish, memorials can be made to the River Valley Athletic Booster Club. Mail To: The Peoples Community Bank %Bill Schoenmann, PO Box 369, Spring Green, WI 53588. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Margaret Moore

F, b. 24 January 1924, d. 7 September 2008
Father*Charles H. Moore b. 1897, d. 1967
Mother*Elizabeth Ellefson b. 1899, d. 1992
Margaret Moore senior portrait 1941 Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargaret Moore was also known as Marge.
Married Name3 September 1949As of 3 September 1949,her married name was Schoenmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 January 1924Margaret Moore was born on 24 January 1924.
She was the daughter of Charles H. Moore and Elizabeth Ellefson.
Marriage3 September 1949Margaret Moore married William Joseph Schoenmann, son of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter, on 3 September 1949.
Death7 September 2008Margaret Moore died on 7 September 2008 at age 84.
DateLocationDescription
1941Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret Moore graduated in 1941 at Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Frederick Schoenmann

M, d. before 2004
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Frederick Schoenmann was the son of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
MarriageFrederick Schoenmann married Eileen (?)
Deathbefore 2004Frederick Schoenmann died before 2004.

Eileen (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schoenmann.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEileen (?) married Frederick Schoenmann, son of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.

Robert H. Schoenmann

M, b. 4 March 1924, d. 28 January 2005
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Robert Schoenmann senior portrait 1941 Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert H. Schoenmann married Janice Marie Laufenberg.
Birth4 March 1924Robert H. Schoenmann was born on 4 March 1924.
He was the son of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Divorcebefore 2005Robert H. Schoenmann and Janice Marie Laufenberg were divorced before 2005.
Death28 January 2005Robert H. Schoenmann died on 28 January 2005 at age 80.
DateLocationDescription
1941Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinRobert H. Schoenmann graduated in 1941 at Spring Green High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Viola Schoenmann

F, b. 22 June 1908, d. 12 April 2011
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rengstorff.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageViola Schoenmann married Charles L. Rengstorff.
Birth22 June 1908Viola Schoenmann was born on 22 June 1908.
She was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Death12 April 2011Viola Schoenmann died on 12 April 2011 at age 102.

Charles L. Rengstorff

M, b. 1904, d. 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles L. Rengstorff was also known as Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles L. Rengstorff married Viola Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Birth1904Charles L. Rengstorff was born in 1904.
Death1973He died in 1973.

Aurelia Schoenmann

F, b. 23 May 1910, d. 26 March 1994
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kritz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAurelia Schoenmann married Rueben Kritz.
Birth23 May 1910Aurelia Schoenmann was born on 23 May 1910.
She was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Death26 March 1994Aurelia Schoenmann died on 26 March 1994 at age 83.

Rueben Kritz

M, b. 1905, d. 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRueben Kritz was also known as Ruben.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRueben Kritz married Aurelia Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Birth1905Rueben Kritz was born in 1905.
Death1984He died in 1984.

Evelyn Schoenmann

F, d. before 2004
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jones.
Life EventDateDescription
Evelyn Schoenmann was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
MarriageEvelyn Schoenmann married Frederick Jones.
Deathbefore 2004Evelyn Schoenmann died before 2004.

Frederick Jones

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrederick Jones married Evelyn Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.

Vera Schoenmann

F, b. 12 September 1916, d. 28 February 2004
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Vera Schoenmann 1938
Vera (Schoenmann) Larson 1964 teacher at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 September 1946As of 7 September 1946,her married name was Larsen.
Married Name7 September 1946As of 7 September 1946,her married name was Larson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1916Vera Schoenmann was born on 12 September 1916.
She was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Marriage7 September 1946Vera Schoenmann married Arthur Larson on 7 September 1946.
Death28 February 2004Vera Schoenmann died on 28 February 2004 at age 87 Larson, Vera K. age 87, of Spring Green, died Feb. 28, 2004, at Meadows of Spring Green. Born in Wyoming Valley, the fifth of ten children to the late Herb and Lucy Schoenmann. Raised in Spring Green; graduated Spring Green H.S. and Whitewater State Teachers' College. Sept. 7, 1946, married Art Larson in Spring Green. Moved to Spring Green 1949; raised family of five children. Art and Vera were inseparable until his death Feb. 2003. Taught high school business education in Minnesota and Wisconsin until her marriage. 1958, returned to teaching. Next 30 years taught business education at Ridgeway H.S., River Valley H.S. and River Valley Jr.H. Retired at 72. Enjoyed house plants, cards, golf, bowling, hickory nuts, baking apple pies, making lefse and daily crossword puzzle. Survivors are: four children, Judy (Dale) Hottmann, Spring Green, Kristen (John) Clary, Mount Horeb, Eric (Sally) Larson, Richland Center, and Cindi (Phil) Manske, Spring Green; six brothers and sisters, Viola Rengstorff, Madison, Eleanor (Eugene) Rock, Spring Green, William "Bill" (Marge) Schoenmann, Spring Green, Robert (Linda) Schoenmann, Dodgeville, Cherie (Al) Buerosse, New Berlin, VA. (Ed) Mite, Chicago, IL; sister-in-law, Jan Schoenmann, Spring Green; numerous grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; husband; daughter, Frances Buehlman; sisters, Aurelia Kritz and Evelyn Jones; brother, Fred Schoenmann. Burial in ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, Parish Cemetery, Spring Green.
DateLocationDescription
1938The State Teachers College, Whitewater, Walworth, WisconsinVera Schoenmann graduated in 1938 at The State Teachers College, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin.
Vera Schoenmann 1938 senior portrait The State Teachers College, Whitewater, Walworth, WI

Arthur Larson

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArthur Larson was also known as Larsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage7 September 1946Arthur Larson married Vera Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter, on 7 September 1946.

Virginia Schoenmann

F, d. before 2017
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mite.
Life EventDateDescription
Virginia Schoenmann was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
MarriageVirginia Schoenmann married Edward Mite.
Deathbefore 2017Virginia Schoenmann died before 2017.

Edward Mite

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdward Mite married Virginia Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.

Eleanor Schoenmann

F, b. 27 October 1918, d. 2 September 2020
Father*Herbert John Schoenmann b. 30 Sep 1879, d. 28 Jan 1963
Mother*Lucy Ann Hutter b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 12 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Rock.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1918Eleanor Schoenmann was born on 27 October 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter.
Marriage1944Eleanor Schoenmann married Eugene Rock in 1944.
Death2 September 2020Eleanor Schoenmann died on 2 September 2020 at age 101 Eleanor Rock, age 101, of Spring Green passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Greenway Manor in Spring Green, Wisconsin. She was born on October 27, 1918 to Lucy and Herbert Schoenmann of Wyoming Valley, Wisconsin. Eleanor attended Whitewater State Teachers College and graduated in 1940. She taught communications and mathematics in Melrose, Lodi, and Spring Green High Schools. She also attended St. Louis University and taught code and typewriting at Truax and Scott Airfield’s.

In 1944 she married Eugene Rock at the Truax Chapel. After “Rock” got out of service in December 1945, they owned and operated Rock’s Truck Stop at the intersection of Hwy 14 and 23 until 1951. In November of 1952 they purchased the Round Barn and operated it until 1984. While at the Round Barn they built the Hayloft Motel. Upon retiring from the Round Barn, Eleanor worked at Lands End during the Christmas season for 25 years and she also worked at Taliesin for 6 years.

Eleanor is survived by six of her eight children, Gene (Kris), Newport News, VA, Carole (Tom) Robb, Hartford, WI, Laurie (George) Burnham, Jeff, both of Lone Rock, WI, Patrick (Eden), Auburn, CA, Corey, Spring Green, WI, daughters-in-law, Peggy, Barbara, Ruth; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a sister Cherie Buerosse.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; sons Gary, Greg; grandson Michael; five sisters and three brothers.

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the family will hold a private burial at a later date. Interment will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Spring Green, Wisconsin.

The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Eugene Rock

M, d. before 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1944Eugene Rock married Eleanor Schoenmann, daughter of Herbert John Schoenmann and Lucy Ann Hutter, in 1944.
Deathbefore 2017Eugene Rock died before 2017.

Al Buerosse

M, d. before 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2017Al Buerosse died before 2017.

Lucille A. Schmitz

F, b. 11 July 1920, d. 30 May 2007
Father*Hubert Schmitz
Mother*Clara Klein b. 15 Aug 1889
Lucille (Schmitz) Pulvermacher 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 May 1947As of 10 May 1947,her married name was Pulvermacher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1920Lucille A. Schmitz was born on 11 July 1920 at Bear Valley, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Hubert Schmitz and Clara Klein.
Marriage10 May 1947Lucille A. Schmitz married Allan J. Pulvermacher, son of Edward Carl Pulvermacher and Anna Lenora Schneider, on 10 May 1947.
Death30 May 2007Lucille A. Schmitz died on 30 May 2007 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin, at age 86 Lucille (Schmitz) Pulvermacher obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 2, 2007 - Lucille (Schmitz) Pulvermacher obituary
DateLocationDescription
1 September 1946Burrows Park, Madison, Dane, WisconsinOn 1 September 1946 at Burrows Park, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, attended the Pulvermacher reunion.

Patricia (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPatricia (?) was also known as Patty (?)
Married NameHer married name was Pulvermacher.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePatricia (?) married James Pulvermacher, son of Edward Carl Pulvermacher and Anna Lenora Schneider.

Timm Bristol

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Life EventDateDescription
DeathTimm Bristol died.

Rose M. Wankerl

F, b. 30 October 1927, d. 12 February 2017
Father*John Wankerl
Mother*Bertha Beer
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 November 1946As of 28 November 1946,her married name was Ruhland.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1927Rose M. Wankerl was born on 30 October 1927.
She was the daughter of John Wankerl and Bertha Beer.
Marriage28 November 1946Rose M. Wankerl married Sylvester Joseph Ruhland, son of Simon J. Ruhland and Christina Schwartz, on 28 November 1946.
Death12 February 2017Rose M. Wankerl died on 12 February 2017 at age 89 Rose M. Ruhland age 89 of Plain passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She was born on October 30, 1927 in Spring Green the daughter of John and Bertha (Bèèr) Wankerl. She was married on November 28, 1946 to Sylvester Ruhland. Rose was full of love enjoying life with her family and watching her grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and was a volunteer at St. Luke’s Catholic School. Rose was a member of the Plain American Legion Auxiliary, enjoyed gardening and raising animals. She is survived by her 8 children, Stan (JoAnne) of Kernersville, NC, Norman of Plain, Janet (Lane) Moore of Anderson, SC, Dennis of Plain, Jeffrey (Brenda) of Prairie du Sac, Ronald (Brenda) of Oregon, WI, Elizabeth Ruhland and Rick Webb of Arena, Marie (John) Johnson of Hillpoint, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, a great great grandchild, 6 siblings, Ed, Marie Vogt, Joe (Lucille), Louis, Tony (Lorraine), Delores Sunder, a brother-in-law, Jerry Durst, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bertha Wankerl, her husband, Sylvester Ruhland, 2 children, Paula Green, Tom Ruhland, 2 grandchildren, Angela Ruhland and Jerimiah Johnson, 3 siblings, John, Dorothy and Florence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Gary Wankerl will officiate with Fr. John Silva as the concelebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will also be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Children of Rose M. Wankerl and Sylvester Joseph Ruhland

Ralph R. Alt

M, b. 14 February 1940, d. 30 November 2016
Father*Anthony G. Alt b. 1912, d. 1965
Mother*Alma Mary Brechtl b. 1 Feb 1914, d. Dec 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1940Ralph R. Alt was born on 14 February 1940.
He was the son of Anthony G. Alt and Alma Mary Brechtl.
Death30 November 2016Ralph R. Alt died on 30 November 2016 at age 76 Ralph R. Alt age 76 of Baraboo and formerly of Plain passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at St. Claire’s Hospital in Baraboo. He was born on February 14, 1940 the son of Anthony “Tom” and Alma (Brechtl) Alt. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Berlin Crisis and farmed outside of Plain, WI all of his life. He was married to Susan Schadewaldt on September 22, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Susan Schadewaldt of Baraboo, 2 children, Dennis (Tammy) Alt of Plain, Brenda Ramsden of Sun Prairie, 4 grandchildren, Brieanna and Hunter Alt, A.J. and Kyia Ramsden, a brother, Richard (Connie) Alt of Spring Green, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony “Tom” and Alma Alt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain, WI. Fr. John Silva will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.