Philip Breidenbach

M, b. 14 April 1764, d. 13 October 1826
Father*Philipp Breidenbach b. 6 Oct 1725, d. 26 Oct 1799
Mother*Elizabeth Weiser b. 10 May 1731, d. 11 May 1789
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPhilip Breidenbach was also known as Breitenbach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePhilip Breidenbach married Catharina Walborn.
Birth14 April 1764Philip Breidenbach was born on 14 April 1764.
He was the son of Philipp Breidenbach and Elizabeth Weiser.
Death13 October 1826Philip Breidenbach died on 13 October 1826 at age 62.

Children of Philip Breidenbach and Catharina Walborn

Catharina Walborn

F, b. 19 October 1759, d. 1 July 1823
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Breitenbach.
Married NameHer married name was Breidenbach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatharina Walborn married Philip Breidenbach, son of Philipp Breidenbach and Elizabeth Weiser.
Birth19 October 1759Catharina Walborn was born on 19 October 1759.
Death1 July 1823She died on 1 July 1823 at age 63.

Children of Catharina Walborn and Philip Breidenbach

John Philip Breidenbach

M, b. 11 December 1789, d. December 1826
Father*Philip Breidenbach b. 14 Apr 1764, d. 13 Oct 1826
Mother*Catharina Walborn b. 19 Oct 1759, d. 1 Jul 1823
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Philip Breidenbach was also known as Breitenbach.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 December 1789John Philip Breidenbach was born on 11 December 1789 at Stouchsburg, Berks, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Philip Breidenbach and Catharina Walborn.
DeathDecember 1826John Philip Breidenbach died in December 1826 at Pennsylvania.

Frederick Breidenbach

M, b. 13 December 1792, d. 20 April 1823
Father*Philip Breidenbach b. 14 Apr 1764, d. 13 Oct 1826
Mother*Catharina Walborn b. 19 Oct 1759, d. 1 Jul 1823
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederick Breidenbach was also known as Breitenbach.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1792Frederick Breidenbach was born on 13 December 1792 at Stouchsburg, Berks, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Philip Breidenbach and Catharina Walborn.
Death20 April 1823Frederick Breidenbach died on 20 April 1823 at Pennsylvania at age 30.

Henry Gast

M, b. 13 September 1806, d. 2 November 1897
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1806Henry Gast was born on 13 September 1806.
Marriage28 February 1832He married Maria Spyker, daughter of Daniel Spyker and Magladena Rousch, on 28 February 1832.
Death2 November 1897Henry Gast died on 2 November 1897 at age 91.

Leah Shank

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Spyker.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeah Shank married George Spyker, son of Daniel Spyker and Magladena Rousch.

Elizabeth Kramer

F, d. before 1881
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 February 1842As of 17 February 1842,her married name was Spyker.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage17 February 1842Elizabeth Kramer married Henry Spyker, son of Daniel Spyker and Magladena Rousch, on 17 February 1842.
Deathbefore 1881Elizabeth Kramer died before 1881.

Emma Peters

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 October 1881As of 25 October 1881,her married name was Spyker.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 October 1881Emma Peters married Henry Spyker, son of Daniel Spyker and Magladena Rousch, on 25 October 1881.

Sol Moyer

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSol Moyer married Margaret Spyker, daughter of Daniel Spyker and Magladena Rousch.

Peter Hetrick

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 December 1780Peter Hetrick married Anna Catherine Hummer on 12 December 1780.

Carl A. Litscher

M, b. 22 February 1888, d. 28 August 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1888Carl A. Litscher was born on 22 February 1888 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage2 April 1925He married Grace Agnes Sprecher, daughter of Felix George Sprecher and Sarah Wintermantel, on 2 April 1925.
Death28 August 1966Carl A. Litscher died on 28 August 1966 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 78.

Children of Carl A. Litscher and Grace Agnes Sprecher

Grace Agnes Sprecher

F, b. 24 March 1900, d. 10 November 1991
Father*Felix George Sprecher b. 21 Mar 1869, d. 20 Jun 1941
Mother*Sarah Wintermantel b. 16 Aug 1868, d. 5 May 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 April 1925As of 2 April 1925,her married name was Litscher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1900Grace Agnes Sprecher was born on 24 March 1900 at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Felix George Sprecher and Sarah Wintermantel.
Marriage2 April 1925Grace Agnes Sprecher married Carl A. Litscher on 2 April 1925.
Death10 November 1991Grace Agnes Sprecher died on 10 November 1991 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Children of Grace Agnes Sprecher and Carl A. Litscher

Wilhelmina Rose

F, b. 8 January 1839, d. 14 February 1896
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sprecher.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilhelmina Rose married Andrew Sprecher, son of George Sprecher and Barbara Tarnutzer.
Birth8 January 1839Wilhelmina Rose was born on 8 January 1839 at Germany.
Death14 February 1896She died on 14 February 1896 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 57.

Child of Wilhelmina Rose and Andrew Sprecher

Felix George Sprecher

M, b. 21 March 1869, d. 20 June 1941
Father*Andrew Sprecher b. 6 Feb 1842, d. 2 Nov 1882
Mother*Wilhelmina Rose b. 8 Jan 1839, d. 14 Feb 1896
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 March 1869Felix George Sprecher was born on 21 March 1869 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Andrew Sprecher and Wilhelmina Rose.
Marriage1897Felix George Sprecher married Sarah Wintermantel in 1897.
Death20 June 1941Felix George Sprecher died on 20 June 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 72.

Child of Felix George Sprecher and Sarah Wintermantel

Sarah Wintermantel

F, b. 16 August 1868, d. 5 May 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1897As of 1897,her married name was Sprecher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1868Sarah Wintermantel was born on 16 August 1868 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage1897She married Felix George Sprecher, son of Andrew Sprecher and Wilhelmina Rose, in 1897.
Death5 May 1955Sarah Wintermantel died on 5 May 1955 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 86.

Child of Sarah Wintermantel and Felix George Sprecher

Doris Litscher

F, b. 23 October 1928, d. 16 July 2019
Father*Carl A. Litscher b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 28 Aug 1966
Mother*Grace Agnes Sprecher b. 24 Mar 1900, d. 10 Nov 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Litscher-Gasser.
Married NameHer married name was Gasser.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDoris Litscher married (?) Gasser.
Birth23 October 1928Doris Litscher was born on 23 October 1928 at Leland, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Carl A. Litscher and Grace Agnes Sprecher.
Death16 July 2019Doris Litscher died on 16 July 2019 at age 90 Doris Litscher-Gasser, died on July 16, 2019. She was born October 23, 1928 at the Leland WI home of her parents, Carl and Grace Litscher.

Doris was active in the Sauk Prairie Historical Society. She was a writer and artist. For many years she interviewed area people and documented their life stories in the Sauk Prairie Star newspaper. Up until her death she enjoyed making holiday tray favors for the elderly.

She was a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

During her work years, she taught in several one-room schoolhouses. She also taught school for military dependents in Japan for sixteen years. While in Japan, she immersed herself in the Japanese culture and shared those experiences with her family whenever she returned to the United States.

Doris struggled with mental illness throughout her life. She was supported by many caring people in the community. The employees of Sauk Prairie Market, Sauk Prairie Taxi, and Giegerich’s Sons Printing are worthy of special mention.

Doris is survived by her sister Marion Ericksen, sister-in-law Shirley (Alan) Albers, sister-in-law Jane Litscher, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Lenard Litscher and David Litscher.

A memorial service will be held at 5: 00 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk, WI. A visitation will be from 3 pm until the time of the service.

Lenard C. Litscher

M, b. 14 May 1932, d. 7 April 1989
Father*Carl A. Litscher b. 22 Feb 1888, d. 28 Aug 1966
Mother*Grace Agnes Sprecher b. 24 Mar 1900, d. 10 Nov 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 May 1932Lenard C. Litscher was born on 14 May 1932 at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Carl A. Litscher and Grace Agnes Sprecher.
Marriage26 December 1959Lenard C. Litscher married Shirley Eunice Mallon on 26 December 1959.
Death7 April 1989Lenard C. Litscher died on 7 April 1989 at age 56.

(?) Gasser

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Gasser married Doris Litscher, daughter of Carl A. Litscher and Grace Agnes Sprecher.

Sallye K. Mabry

F, b. 22 February 1939, d. 25 November 1988
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 October 1959As of 17 October 1959,her married name was Albers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1939Sallye K. Mabry was born on 22 February 1939.
Marriage17 October 1959She married Alan John Albers, son of Clarence Herman Albers and Hazel Lange, on 17 October 1959.
Death25 November 1988Sallye K. Mabry died on 25 November 1988 at age 49.

Shirley Eunice Mallon

F, b. 8 November 1937, d. 11 May 2025
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 December 1959As of 26 December 1959,her married name was Litscher.
Married Name8 September 1991As of 8 September 1991,her married name was Albers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 November 1937Shirley Eunice Mallon was born on 8 November 1937.
Marriage26 December 1959She married Lenard C. Litscher, son of Carl A. Litscher and Grace Agnes Sprecher, on 26 December 1959.
Marriage8 September 1991Shirley Eunice Mallon married Alan John Albers, son of Clarence Herman Albers and Hazel Lange, on 8 September 1991.
Death11 May 2025Shirley Eunice Mallon died on 11 May 2025 at age 87 Shirley Eunice (Mallon) Litscher Albers, age 87, of Leland, WI, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, at home, with her family by her side. She was born at the Reedsburg Hospital November 8, 1937, the daughter of Roy and Eunice (Stolte) Mallon, the second of four children.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Leland. She grew up helping on the farm and in the house while attending one-room elementary schools, taking piano and saxophone lessons, and participating in 4-H and later High School Chorus, both of which led her to singing & piano solos in district competitions. Her 4-H experiences included Offices and Speaking Contests at the County and State levels, and a National Clothing Award. Shirley had much appreciation for her parents’ guidance with 4-H and music opportunities. She graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1955.

After High School Graduation, Shirley began her career in banking in Reedsburg, and later in Sauk City.

Shirley was united in marriage to Lenard Litscher at St. John Lutheran Church in Leland on December 26, 1959. Their life was busy farming on the Litscher Homestead and raising their family.

Shirley started as church organist at St. John Lutheran Church in Leland at age 17 and continued on until 2025. Through the years, Shirley played the organ or sang solos at over 300 weddings and funerals. She said that music filled her heart with love, compassion and deep feelings for her family, friends, God and community.

Shirley taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir and later directed the choir, served on the Church Council and as president of the ladies organization, and enjoyed singing with the Ecumenical Choirs. She was a 4-H project Leader, served on the University of Baraboo Continuing Education Board, County Extension Homemaker member for over 50 years, directed the Sauk Co. Homemakers Chorus for 12 years and participated in the Living Flag presentations for over 40 years.

Lenard and Shirley had been married for 29 years when Lenard passed away on April 7, 1989. A couple years later, Shirley married Alan Albers. They continued with church work and also managed the Merrimac Mutual Insurance Company for 15 years. They were blessed with a wonderful life after which Alan passed away on September 8, 2022, on their 31st wedding anniversary.

Shirley’s accomplishments of sewing, scrapbooking, acquiring collectibles and historical family tidbits, and writing poetry and stories have left a legacy of her life.

Shirley is survived by her children, Tom (Deb) Litscher and his children, Kiana (Brogan) and Ross; Terrianne (Drake) Bradbury and their daughter, Lauren (Michael Lovell); and Todd (Nadene) Litscher and their children, Austin (Megan Dresen) and Sydney (Jeff) Evert, and a Great Grandson Truman Evert. She is also survived by Alan’s sons, Jeff and Greg (Theresa) Albers, his Grandchildren: Jonathan, Clancy Jo, Gus, Sally (Mark) Ladsten, Sarah and Lane, and three Great Grandchildren. Further surviving is Shirley’s sister, Kathryn (Nick) Lester of Prairie du Sac, her brother, Ron Mallon of Janesville, her sister-in-law, Jane Litscher, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, Lenard Litscher, an infant son Timothy, a special granddaughter, Rachelanne Bradbury; her parents, Roy and Eunice Mallon, her sister Doris Jean (Duane) Trachsler, her sister-in-law Barb Mallon, and her nephew, Gary Trachsler and her niece, Karen (Lester) Moser. Shirley was also preceded in death by her second husband, Alan Albers, his son Brent, his sister Marion (Lloyd) Tupper; and Lenard’s parents, and family members, Marion and Bud Ericksen, Doris Litscher Gasser and David Litscher.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Leland at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with Vicar Jay Kiel officiating. Visitation will be at 9:00, and burial and lunch at the church will follow the service.

(?) Elliott

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1955(?) Elliott married Dawn Ione Schrank, daughter of Heinrich Marvin Gustav Schrank and Margaret Katherine Gruber, before 1955.

Child of (?) Elliott and Dawn Ione Schrank

Richard Dean Elliott

M, b. 13 June 1961, d. 23 May 2012
Father*(?) Elliott
Mother*Dawn Ione Schrank b. 8 Jul 1930, d. 1 Oct 2011
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Richard Dean Elliott
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRichard Dean Elliott also went by the name of Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 June 1961Richard Dean Elliott was born on 13 June 1961 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
He was the son of (?) Elliott and Dawn Ione Schrank.
Death23 May 2012Richard Dean Elliott died on 23 May 2012 at age 50 Richard Dean “Dick” Elliott, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2012 at the age of 50, surrounded by loving family and friends. Dick was born in Madison on June 13, 1961, and grew up in the Middleton and Sauk City areas. A 1979 graduate of Sauk Prairie High School, Dick married Lana (Sorg) Elliott on June 23, 1979. Dick and Lana have two children, Dustin (Dayna) Elliott of Georgetown Texas, and Erin (Sean) Brennum of Madison. They also have one grandchild, Emma Elliott.

Throughout his years, Dick enjoyed outdoor activities, including trap and bow shooting, hunting, farming with Lana’s family and camping. Dick also enjoyed socializing with friends and family and shooting darts. Dick was a loyal Badger and Packer fan. Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Dawn (Schrank) Bohn and his father-in-law, John Sorg and in addition to his wife, children, and granddaughter, is survived by a brother, Paul (Karli) Hohlstein, of Georgetown, Texas; a brother, Allen Elliott of Middleton; a sister, Connie (Greg) Vasquez of San Jose, Calif; and stepbrother Terry (Corrine) Bohn of Madison.

The family would like to thank all of the generous support from friends, family, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Home Health United Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Black Hawk at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Memorials suggested to St. Clare Hospice House.

Dorothy Miller

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1972As of before 1972,her married name was Bohn.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1972Dorothy Miller married Hector Wallen Bohn before 1972.