Edward F. Travis

M, b. circa 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward F. Travis was also known as Ed F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Edward F. Travis was born circa 1892 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918He married Elsie O. Peterson circa 1918.

Children of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson

Elsie O. Peterson

F, b. circa 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1918As of circa 1918,her married name was Travis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1892Elsie O. Peterson was born circa 1892 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918She married Edward F. Travis circa 1918.

Children of Elsie O. Peterson and Edward F. Travis

Helen E. Travis

F, b. 13 September 1920, d. 21 December 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Srstka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1920Helen E. Travis was born on 13 September 1920 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Death21 December 2005Helen E. Travis died on 21 December 2005 at age 85 Helen E. Srstka, 85, Platte, died Dec. 21, 2005, in Platte, SD. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Greg Iversen, Sturgis, Pat Ahrens and fiance Ron King, So. Sioux City, NE; two sons, Robert and Arliss Srstka, Geddes, and Dennis and Linda Srstka, Sioux Falls; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Srstka, Rapid City; one brother, Leo Travis, Platte; two sisters, Lois and Raymond Franssens, Platte, and Leona and Glenn Hastert, Raytown, Mo; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Grandchildren from the Rapid City area include Patty and Ross Brown and C.J. and Rockie, Dan Long, John and Nancy Srstka and Caitlin, Todd Srstka, Chris Srstka, Charissma and Ken Straatmeyer and Adeline, Elaura and Harm; from Red Shirt, Lisa and John Swallow and Forrest; and from Newell, James and Jennifer Srstka and Elijah, Ian and Jackson. Services were held Dec. 23 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Geddes, SD, Father Paul Josten officiant.

Mark Allen Travis

M, d. 1967
Father*Marion Edward Travis b. 12 Apr 1927, d. Jan 2005
Mother*Dorothy Margaret Gerlach b. 17 Nov 1929, d. Jan 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Mark Allen Travis was the son of Marion Edward Travis and Dorothy Margaret Gerlach.
Death1967Mark Allen Travis died in 1967.

Dallas F. Travis

M, b. circa 1914, d. before 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Dallas F. Travis was born circa 1914 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Deathbefore 2005Dallas F. Travis died before 2005.

LuAllen J. Travis

M, b. circa 1919, d. before 2005
Father*Edward F. Travis b. c 1892
Mother*Elsie O. Peterson b. c 1892
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919LuAllen J. Travis was born circa 1919 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward F. Travis and Elsie O. Peterson.
Deathbefore 2005LuAllen J. Travis died before 2005.

Judy Mae Gerlach

F, d. before 2005
Father*John Ernest Gerlach b. c 1902
Mother*Margaret A. Riecke b. c 1902
Life EventDateDescription
Judy Mae Gerlach was the daughter of John Ernest Gerlach and Margaret A. Riecke.
Deathbefore 2005Judy Mae Gerlach died before 2005.

Maynard Knutson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1964Maynard Knutson married Edith Eudora Seymour, daughter of Merton Eugene Seymour and Blanche Alma Jeffries, in 1964.

Emil H. Dombrock

M, d. 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage19 June 1948Emil H. Dombrock married Edith Eudora Seymour, daughter of Merton Eugene Seymour and Blanche Alma Jeffries, on 19 June 1948 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, Edith Seymour and Emil H Dombrock engagement announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Feb 1948 - Edith Seymour and Emil H Dombrock engagement announcement
Death1957Emil H. Dombrock died in 1957.

William Burmester

M, b. circa 1877
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Burmester married Emma (?)
Birthcirca 1877William Burmester was born circa 1877.

Children of William Burmester and Emma (?)

Emma (?)

F, b. circa 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Burmester.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma (?) married William Burmester.
Birthcirca 1886Emma (?) was born circa 1886.

Children of Emma (?) and William Burmester

Ervin Burmester

M, b. circa 1910, d. after 1971
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationErvin Burmester was also known as Erven.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1910Ervin Burmester was born circa 1910.
He was the son of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Deathafter 1971Ervin Burmester died after 1971.

Vera Burmester

F, b. 10 February 1912, d. 16 February 1983
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sonnenberg.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVera Burmester married Herman W. Sonnenberg, son of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger.
Birth10 February 1912Vera Burmester was born on 10 February 1912.
She was the daughter of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Death16 February 1983Vera Burmester died on 16 February 1983 at age 71.

Alice Burmester

F, b. circa 1914, d. after 1971
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Alice Burmester was born circa 1914.
She was the daughter of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Deathafter 1971Alice Burmester died after 1971.
DateLocationDescription
Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAt Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, article "Reedsburg's First Hospital" written by Ruth Seymour Burmester which mentions sister Mary Seymour, and sister-in-law Alice Burmester.1

Citations

  1. [S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, Pages 68-69.

Esther Burmester

F, b. circa 1916, d. after 1971
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mielke.
Name VariationEsther Burmester was also known as Ester.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEsther Burmester married (?) Mielke.
Birthcirca 1916Esther Burmester was born circa 1916.
She was the daughter of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Deathafter 1971Esther Burmester died after 1971.

William C. Burmester

M, b. 20 October 1917, d. 9 November 1974
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 October 1917William C. Burmester was born on 20 October 1917.
He was the son of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Marriage1949William C. Burmester married Shirley Mahr in 1949.
Death9 November 1974William C. Burmester died on 9 November 1974 at age 57.

Emma Burmester

F, b. circa 1922, d. after 1971
Father*William Burmester b. c 1877
Mother*Emma (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1943As of before 1943,her married name was Westerman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1922Emma Burmester was born circa 1922.
She was the daughter of William Burmester and Emma (?)
Marriagebefore 1943Emma Burmester married Arnold Westerman before 1943.
Deathafter 1971Emma Burmester died after 1971.

Child of Emma Burmester and Arnold Westerman

Shirley Mahr

F, b. 12 August 1926, d. 11 August 2023
Shirley Mahr - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1949As of 1949,her married name was Burmester.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1926Shirley Mahr was born on 12 August 1926.
Marriage1949She married William C. Burmester, son of William Burmester and Emma (?), in 1949.
Death11 August 2023Shirley Mahr died on 11 August 2023 at age 96 Shirley (Mahr) Burmester, 96 of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 11, 2023 (one day short of her 97th birthday) at the Sauk County Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1926 in Hillsboro, daughter of William and Helen (Vodak) Mahr.

She was united in marriage to William C. Burmester in 1949. Shirley was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg where she taught Sunday School for 13 years and started a Sunday School class for special needs children. She graduated from Reedsburg Area High School in 1944. She went to work for Erickson Dental Office in Reedsburg. Later she was employed at Schmitt’s Shoes for 23 years. After retirement she worked a few part time jobs. She served on the church council and was very active in Girl Scouts and the Block Grant committee for many years.

Shirley had a wide range of interests and hobbies that brought her much happiness. She especially enjoyed quilting and sewing. Gardening was another passion as she found fulfillment in nurturing her plants and flowers. She spent many hours in the kitchen canning what her gardens produced and also was an excellent cook. Reading was also her favorite pastime and spending time at the library. Shirley helped plan the class reunions for the class of 1944 and loved getting together for those reunions. She loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Steve (Mary) Burmester, Roxanne (Jack) Roloff, Lori (Robert) Gavin; grandchildren, Kyle and Kali Burmester, Beth (Matt) Hamacher, Nate (Sara) Roloff, Jim (Jenni) Gavin, Matt Gavin; great grandchildren, Ella and Jack, Graham and Hattie, Beau, Claire and Ava; sister-in-law Janet Mahr, as well as other family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband William Burmester; parents William and Helen Mahr; brothers Billy Mahr, Doug Mahr, Donald Mahr; sister Ardene Montgomery; along with sister-in-law Jeneane Mahr and brother-in-law Jim Montgomery.

A private service will be held.

Herman W. Sonnenberg

M, b. 6 June 1904, d. 10 February 1972
Father*Emil Sonnenberg b. 1872, d. 2 Jul 1960
Mother*Anna Krueger b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 16 Jul 1967
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHerman W. Sonnenberg married Vera Burmester, daughter of William Burmester and Emma (?).
Birth6 June 1904Herman W. Sonnenberg was born on 6 June 1904 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger.
Death10 February 1972Herman W. Sonnenberg died on 10 February 1972 at age 67.
DateLocationDescription
Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAt Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, article about Blacksmith shop owned by Emil and Herman Sonneberg.1
Reedsburg Remembers - Blacksmith shop owned by Emil and Herman Sonneberg - pages 85-86

Citations

  1. [S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, Pages 85-86.

Emil Sonnenberg

M, b. 1872, d. 2 July 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1872Emil Sonnenberg was born in 1872 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1903He married Anna Krueger circa 1903.
Death2 July 1960Emil Sonnenberg died on 2 July 1960.
DateLocationDescription
Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAt Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, article about Blacksmith shop owned by Emil and Herman Sonneberg.1
Reedsburg Remembers - Blacksmith shop owned by Emil and Herman Sonneberg - pages 85-86
1893Emil Sonnenberg immigrated in 1893.

Children of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger

Citations

  1. [S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, Pages 85-86.

Anna Krueger

F, b. 6 September 1876, d. 16 July 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1903As of circa 1903,her married name was Sonnenberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 September 1876Anna Krueger was born on 6 September 1876 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1903She married Emil Sonnenberg circa 1903.
Death16 July 1967Anna Krueger died on 16 July 1967 at age 90.
DateLocationDescription
1910Anna Krueger had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Krueger and Emil Sonnenberg

Adeline M. Sonnenberg

F, b. 17 October 1915, d. 28 September 1978
Father*Emil Sonnenberg b. 1872, d. 2 Jul 1960
Mother*Anna Krueger b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 16 Jul 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 October 1915Adeline M. Sonnenberg was born on 17 October 1915.
She was the daughter of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger.
Death28 September 1978Adeline M. Sonnenberg died on 28 September 1978 at age 62.

Ada L. Sonnenberg

F, b. 17 July 1905, d. 10 January 1984
Father*Emil Sonnenberg b. 1872, d. 2 Jul 1960
Mother*Anna Krueger b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 16 Jul 1967
Ada Sonnenberg 1924 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1905Ada L. Sonnenberg was born on 17 July 1905 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger.
Death10 January 1984Ada L. Sonnenberg died on 10 January 1984 at age 78.
DateLocationDescription
1924Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinAda L. Sonnenberg graduated in 1924 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Dorothea Sonnenberg

F, b. circa 1912
Father*Emil Sonnenberg b. 1872, d. 2 Jul 1960
Mother*Anna Krueger b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 16 Jul 1967
Dorothy Sonnenberg 1929 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Sonnenberg was also known as Dorothy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1912Dorothea Sonnenberg was born circa 1912.
She was the daughter of Emil Sonnenberg and Anna Krueger.
DateLocationDescription
1929Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Sonnenberg graduated in 1929 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

William Koenecke

M, b. 1 May 1859, d. 8 February 1935
Father*Christopher Koenecke b. 25 Nov 1830, d. Jun 1868
Mother*Catherine Elisabeth Huebing b. 12 Sep 1833, d. 26 Feb 1921
Step-fatherJohn William Schulze b. 3 Jan 1830, d. 10 Oct 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Koenecke was also known as Heinrich Wilhelm.
Name VariationWilliam Koenecke was also known as William Schulze.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1859William Koenecke was born on 1 May 1859 at Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of Christopher Koenecke and Catherine Elisabeth Huebing.
Marriagecirca 1881William Koenecke married Dorothea Bruggemann circa 1881.
Death8 February 1935William Koenecke died on 8 February 1935 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Koenecke was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of William Koenecke and Dorothea Bruggemann

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 183.

Dorothea Bruggemann

F, b. 4 November 1862, d. 30 October 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothea Bruggemann was also known as Dora.
Married Namecirca 1881As of circa 1881,her married name was Koenecke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1862Dorothea Bruggemann was born on 4 November 1862 at Germany also reported as Nov 1861.
Marriagecirca 1881She married William Koenecke, son of Christopher Koenecke and Catherine Elisabeth Huebing, circa 1881.
Death30 October 1945Dorothea Bruggemann died on 30 October 1945 at age 82 Dorothea (Brueggemann) Koenecke obituary.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 01 Nov 1945 - Dorothea (Brueggemann) Koenecke obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1900Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDorothea Bruggemann was listed as wife in William Koenecke's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1900Dorothea Bruggemann had 7 with 7 living in 1900 children.

Children of Dorothea Bruggemann and William Koenecke

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 183.

John Cristof August Halvensleben

M, b. 3 October 1852, d. 31 May 1938
Father*Jurgen Halvensleben
Mother*Elisa (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Cristof August Halvensleben was also known as J. August.
Name VariationJohn Cristof August Halvensleben was also known as August.
Name VariationJohn Cristof August Halvensleben was also known as Halbensleben.
Name VariationJohn Cristof August Halvensleben was also known as J. A.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1852John Cristof August Halvensleben was born on 3 October 1852 at Germany.
He was the son of Jurgen Halvensleben and Elisa (?)
Marriage1 January 1886John Cristof August Halvensleben married Dorothea Bodendick on 1 January 1886 at Middleton, Wisconsin.
Death31 May 1938John Cristof August Halvensleben died on 31 May 1938 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1895Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Cristof August Halvensleben appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin, household includes 4 male and 4 female; 6 born in the US and 2 born in Germany.
1 June 1905Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
9 May 1910Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1920Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
10 April 1930Winfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as father in Ernest Halvensleben's household on the 1930 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
DateLocationDescription
23 December 1884New York, New YorkJohn Cristof August Halvensleben immigrated on 23 December 1884 to New York, New York, Name: Joh. Halvensleben
Arrival Date: 23 Dec 1884
Birth Year: abt 1852
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Place of Origin: Hamburg;Germany
Port of Departure: Hamburg, Germany and Le Havre, France
Destination: United States of America
Port of Arrival: New York
Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: United States
Ship Name: Gellert.

Children of John Cristof August Halvensleben and Dorothea Bodendick

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0111; Image: 795; FHL Number: 1375749.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 181; Image: 523.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED40. Dwelling 63.