Samuel E. Lafler

M, b. November 1862
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1862Samuel E. Lafler was born in November 1862 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriage14 May 1904Samuel E. Lafler married Eva M. Beahm on 14 May 1904 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

William F. Lafler

M, b. January 1856
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1856William F. Lafler was born in January 1856 at New York.
He was the son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriage23 November 1880William F. Lafler married Alice A. Staples on 23 November 1880 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
Marriage25 July 1900William F. Lafler married Anna N. Mann on 25 July 1900 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Child of William F. Lafler and Alice A. Staples

Alice A. Staples

F, b. November 1861
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 November 1880As of 23 November 1880,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1861Alice A. Staples was born in November 1861 at Wisconsin.
Marriage23 November 1880She married William F. Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 23 November 1880 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
1900Alice A. Staples had 2 with 1 living in 1900 children.

Child of Alice A. Staples and William F. Lafler

Tina E. Lafler

F, b. December 1883
Father*William F. Lafler b. Jan 1856
Mother*Alice A. Staples b. Nov 1861
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1883Tina E. Lafler was born in December 1883 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William F. Lafler and Alice A. Staples.

Charles Lafler

M, b. circa 1869
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1869Charles Lafler was born circa 1869 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriagecirca 1903Charles Lafler married Sarah (?) circa 1903 at second marriage for her.

Nathaniel Lafler

M, b. circa 1872
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNathaniel Lafler was also known as Nathaneal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Nathaniel Lafler was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriage26 October 1898Nathaniel Lafler married Nellie Rickert, daughter of (?) Rickert and Mary Anna (?), on 26 October 1898 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Abraham Lafler

M, b. circa 1850, d. after 1930
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAbraham Lafler was also known as Abe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1850Abraham Lafler was born circa 1850 at New York.
He was the son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriage20 September 1877Abraham Lafler married Amy George on 20 September 1877 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1930Abraham Lafler died after 1930.

Child of Abraham Lafler and Amy George

Mary A. Lafler

F, b. circa 1858
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1858Mary A. Lafler was born circa 1858 at New York.
She was the daughter of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
DateLocationDescription
1870In 1870 deaf and dumb.

Etta Lafler

F, b. circa 1860
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1860Etta Lafler was born circa 1860 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.

Catharine L. Lafler

F, b. circa 1849
Father*James Monroe Lafler Sr. b. 24 Aug 1824, d. a 1900
Mother*Susan Yeoman b. Sep 1829, d. a 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 April 1867As of 10 April 1867,her married name was Summerfield.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1849Catharine L. Lafler was born circa 1849 at New York.
She was the daughter of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman.
Marriage10 April 1867Catharine L. Lafler married Robert Summerfield on 10 April 1867 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Nellie Rickert

F, b. circa 1872
Father*(?) Rickert d. b 1905
Mother*Mary Anna (?) b. c 1832, d. a 1905
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1898As of 26 October 1898,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Nellie Rickert was born circa 1872.
She was the daughter of (?) Rickert and Mary Anna (?)
Marriage26 October 1898Nellie Rickert married Nathaniel Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 26 October 1898 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Mary Anna (?)

F, b. circa 1832, d. after 1905
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rickert.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Anna (?) married (?) Rickert.
Birthcirca 1832Mary Anna (?) was born circa 1832.
Deathafter 1905She died after 1905.

Child of Mary Anna (?) and (?) Rickert

(?) Rickert

M, d. before 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Rickert married Mary Anna (?)
Deathbefore 1905(?) Rickert died before 1905.

Child of (?) Rickert and Mary Anna (?)

Amy George

F, b. circa 1855, d. before 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 September 1877As of 20 September 1877,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1855Amy George was born circa 1855 at New York.
Marriage20 September 1877She married Abraham Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 20 September 1877 at Columbia, Wisconsin.
Deathbefore 1930Amy George died before 1930.

Child of Amy George and Abraham Lafler

Guy Lafler

M, b. circa 1885
Father*Abraham Lafler b. c 1850, d. a 1930
Mother*Amy George b. c 1855, d. b 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGuy Lafler was also known as J. Guy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1885Guy Lafler was born circa 1885 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Abraham Lafler and Amy George.
UNMARRIED1930As of 1930, Guy Lafler was never married.

Eva M. Beahm

F, b. circa 1887
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 May 1904As of 14 May 1904,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1887Eva M. Beahm was born circa 1887 at Wisconsin.
Marriage14 May 1904She married Samuel E. Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 14 May 1904 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Sarah (?)

F, b. circa 1883
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1895As of before 1895,her married name was Frazier.
Married Namecirca 1903As of circa 1903,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1883Sarah (?) was born circa 1883 at England.
Marriagebefore 1895She married (?) Frazier before 1895.
Marriagecirca 1903Sarah (?) married Charles Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, circa 1903 at second marriage for her.
DateLocationDescription
1910Sarah (?) had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Sarah (?) and (?) Frazier

(?) Frazier

M, d. before 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1895(?) Frazier married Sarah (?) before 1895.
Deathbefore 1903(?) Frazier died before 1903.

Children of (?) Frazier and Sarah (?)

William Frazier

M, b. circa 1895
Father*(?) Frazier d. b 1903
Mother*Sarah (?) b. c 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1895William Frazier was born circa 1895.
He was the son of (?) Frazier and Sarah (?)

Pearl Frazier

F, b. circa 1898
Father*(?) Frazier d. b 1903
Mother*Sarah (?) b. c 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Pearl Frazier was born circa 1898.
She was the daughter of (?) Frazier and Sarah (?)

Robert Summerfield

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 April 1867Robert Summerfield married Catharine L. Lafler, daughter of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 10 April 1867 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Anna N. Mann

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 July 1900As of 25 July 1900,her married name was Lafler.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 July 1900Anna N. Mann married William F. Lafler, son of James Monroe Lafler Sr. and Susan Yeoman, on 25 July 1900 at Columbia, Wisconsin.

Edna Lafler

F, b. circa 1893
Father*James M. Lafler Jr. b. c 1851, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma F. Wing b. c 1856, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1893Edna Lafler was born circa 1893 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of James M. Lafler Jr. and Emma F. Wing.

Violet Lafler

F, b. circa 1900
Father*James M. Lafler Jr. b. c 1851, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma F. Wing b. c 1856, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1900Violet Lafler was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of James M. Lafler Jr. and Emma F. Wing.

Asa Lafler

M, b. circa 1891
Father*James M. Lafler Jr. b. c 1851, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma F. Wing b. c 1856, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1891Asa Lafler was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James M. Lafler Jr. and Emma F. Wing.

Harold Lafler

M, b. circa 1897
Father*James M. Lafler Jr. b. c 1851, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma F. Wing b. c 1856, d. a 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1897Harold Lafler was born circa 1897 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James M. Lafler Jr. and Emma F. Wing.

Myrtle M. Hein

F, b. circa 1899
Father*Julius Charles Hein b. 22 Feb 1867, d. 30 Aug 1938
Mother*Susan May Lafler b. 24 Feb 1878, d. 15 Sep 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMyrtle M. Hein was also known as Hines.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1899Myrtle M. Hein was born circa 1899 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Julius Charles Hein and Susan May Lafler.

Frederick Hein

M, b. circa 1838
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrederick Hein married Adelia (?)
Birthcirca 1838Frederick Hein was born circa 1838 at Prussia.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick Hein was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Adelia (?)

F, b. circa 1851
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hein.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAdelia (?) married Frederick Hein.
Birthcirca 1851Adelia (?) was born circa 1851 at Prussia.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinAdelia (?) was listed as wife in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Adelia (?) and Frederick Hein

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Frederick Hein Jr.

M, b. circa 1869
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1869Frederick Hein Jr. was born circa 1869 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick Hein Jr. was listed as a son in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Emma Hein

F, b. circa 1871
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1871Emma Hein was born circa 1871 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinEmma Hein was listed as a daughter in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Clara Hein

F, b. circa 1873
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1873Clara Hein was born circa 1873 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinClara Hein was listed as a daughter in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Alvina Hein

F, b. circa 1875
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1875Alvina Hein was born circa 1875 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinAlvina Hein was listed as a daughter in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Louisa Hein

F, b. circa 1877
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1877Louisa Hein was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinLouisa Hein was listed as a daughter in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Agnes Hein

F, b. circa 1878
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Agnes Hein was born circa 1878 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinAgnes Hein was listed as a daughter in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Bernard Hein

M, b. circa April 1880
Father*Frederick Hein b. c 1838
Mother*Adelia (?) b. c 1851
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca April 1880Bernard Hein was born circa April 1880 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frederick Hein and Adelia (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Merrimack, Sauk, WisconsinBernard Hein was listed as a son in Frederick Hein's household on the 1880 Census at Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 176C.

Marjorie Day

F, d. before February 2007
Father*(?) Day
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Pinkelman.
Life EventDateDescription
Marjorie Day was the daughter of (?) Day.
MarriageMarjorie Day married Leonard Pinkelman, son of Jacob Pinkelman and Emma Schroeder.
Deathbefore February 2007Marjorie Day died before February 2007.

Children of Marjorie Day and Leonard Pinkelman

Ronald F. Pinkelman

M, b. 7 July 1950, d. 9 February 2007
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 July 1950Ronald F. Pinkelman was born on 7 July 1950 at twin with Raymond.
He was the son of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.
Death9 February 2007Ronald F. Pinkelman died on 9 February 2007 at age 56 Ronald F. Pinkelman, age 56, of Wynot, died after a lingering illness at his residence on Friday, February 9, 2007.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10:30 am at the Holy Family (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Wynot with Rev. Michael Keating officiating. Burial will be in the Sts Philip and James Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm with a rosary at 2:00 pm at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. There will be a vigil service and video tribute at 7:00 pm at the church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am Tuesday at the church.
Honorary pallbearers are his nieces and nephews, Kathy Fick, Mike Goeden, Jeff Goeden, Jennifer Pinkelman, Teresa Burgi, Erin Pinkelman, Christopher Pinkelman, Martin Pinkelman, and Amanda Pinkelman. Active pallbearers will be David Goeden, Darrell Pinkelman, Richard Boeckman, Leland Kneifl, Jerome Pinkelman, and Emery Weipen.
Ronald was born on July 7, 1950 at Yankton to Leonard and Marjorie (Day) Pinkelman. He grew up, lived, and farmed on the same farm southeast of Wynot. He graduated from Cedar Catholic High School in 1970. He was a member of the Sts Philip and James Catholic Church in St. James until it closed and then he became a member of Holy Family (Sacred Heart). Ronald was a good neighbor who was always there to help others. He loved animals and farming. He especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Ronald is survived by 4 brothers and sisters and their spouses, Gerald Pinkelman of Wynot, twin brother Raymond and Cynthia Pinkelman of Fordyce, Carol and Harold Goeden of Wells, MN, Alice and John Gatzemeyer of Newcastle, 10 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Martin, and an infant sister.

Gerald Joseph Pinkelman

M, b. 6 August 1947, d. 9 July 2020
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1947Gerald Joseph Pinkelman was born on 6 August 1947 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.
Death9 July 2020Gerald Joseph Pinkelman died on 9 July 2020 at age 72.

Raymond J. Pinkelman

M, b. 7 July 1950, d. 17 March 2022
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 July 1950Raymond J. Pinkelman was born on 7 July 1950 at twin with Ronald.
He was the son of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.
Death17 March 2022Raymond J. Pinkelman died on 17 March 2022 at age 71.

Alice Pinkelman

F
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gatzemeyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Alice Pinkelman was the daughter of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.

Martin Pinkelman

M, d. before February 2007
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Martin Pinkelman was the son of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.
Deathbefore February 2007Martin Pinkelman died before February 2007.

Mary Pinkelman

F
Father*Leonard Pinkelman b. 24 Mar 1913, d. Oct 1987
Mother*Marjorie Day d. b Feb 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Pinkelman was the daughter of Leonard Pinkelman and Marjorie Day.
DeathMary Pinkelman died at as an infant.

Anton Frank Wiepen

M, b. 23 February 1891, d. August 1966
Father*Frank Wiepen b. c 1861, d. a 1930
Mother*Henrietta (?) b. c 1870, d. a 1930
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUAnton Frank Wiepen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 February 1891Anton Frank Wiepen was born on 23 February 1891 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Frank Wiepen and Henrietta (?)
Marriageafter 5 June 1917Anton Frank Wiepen married Bertha Mary Jansen after 5 June 1917.
DeathAugust 1966Anton Frank Wiepen died in August 1966 at age 75.
DateLocationDescription
5 June 1917World War I Draft Registration, Cedar, NebraskaOn 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Cedar, Nebraska.

Children of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen

Bertha Mary Jansen

F, b. 15 January 1897, d. August 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiepen.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUBertha Mary Jansen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Hartington, Cedar, Nebraska.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 January 1897Bertha Mary Jansen was born on 15 January 1897 at Nebraska.
Marriageafter 5 June 1917She married Anton Frank Wiepen, son of Frank Wiepen and Henrietta (?), after 5 June 1917.
DeathAugust 1987Bertha Mary Jansen died in August 1987 at age 90.

Children of Bertha Mary Jansen and Anton Frank Wiepen

Dolores C. Wiepen

F, b. 20 July 1928, d. 4 December 2006
Father*Anton Frank Wiepen b. 23 Feb 1891, d. Aug 1966
Mother*Bertha Mary Jansen b. 15 Jan 1897, d. Aug 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 August 1950As of 30 August 1950,her married name was Schmitt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1928Dolores C. Wiepen was born on 20 July 1928 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Anton Frank Wiepen and Bertha Mary Jansen.
Marriage30 August 1950Dolores C. Wiepen married Julius Frank Schmitt on 30 August 1950.
Death4 December 2006Dolores C. Wiepen died on 4 December 2006 at age 78 Dolores C. Schmitt, age 78 of Fordyce, NE passed away on Monday, December 4, 2006 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fordyce, NE with Rev. Michael Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitations will be from 3-9 PM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with a 7:00 PM rosary followed by a scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Emery Wiepen, Mick Wiepen, Kevin Wiepen, Colin Kathol, Todd Schulte, and Troy Schmitt. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Dolores was born July 20, 1928 in St. Helena, NE to Anton and Bertha (Jansen) Wiepen. She grew up in the St. Helena, NE area where she attended rural school until the 8th grade. At this time, Dolores cared for her disabled mother. On August 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Julius Frank Schmitt in St. Helena, NE. To this union, they were granted four children: Al, Janine, Betty, and Gary. They farmed in the Crofton area until purchasing a farm northeast of Fordyce where they farmed for 34 years. They moved to Yankton where she was employed at various places but was very proud of being employed by Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in the dietary department for 15 years. Her devotion to her husband and children was endless. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, and the Ladies Guild. She was especially fond of listening to polka music, loved gardening, fancy work (embroidering), playing with her grandchildren, and socializing with her many friends and relatives.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Julius of Fordyce, NE; her four children: Al Schmitt and his two children, Jennifer and Michael of West Point, UT, Janine (Mark) Berke and their two children, Zachary and Allyson of Simpsonville, SC, Betty (Bassam) Yousef and their four children, Raed, Rania, Rami, and Rashad of Yankton, SD, and Gary Schmitt of Fordyce, NE; one sister, Anna Pinkelman of St. James, NE; two brothers: Alphonse (Gertrude) Wiepen of St. Helena, NE and Francis (Irma) Wiepen of St. Helena, NE; one-sister-law, Joyce Wiepen of St. Helena, NE and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Bertha Wiepen, a brother, Bruno Wiepen, a nephew, Duane Wiepen, and a brother-in-law, Edwin Pinkelman.

Children of Dolores C. Wiepen and Julius Frank Schmitt