Amanda E. Wolter

F, b. 1875, d. 2 May 1926
Father*Henry Wolter b. c 1850
Mother*Dorothea Elisabeth Baumgarten b. 2 Dec 1853, d. 30 Oct 1921
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1897As of before 1897,her married name was Schulze.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1875Amanda E. Wolter was born in 1875 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Wolter and Dorothea Elisabeth Baumgarten.
Marriagebefore 1897Amanda E. Wolter married Edward L. Schulze, son of John William Schulze and Catherine Elisabeth Huebing, before 1897.
Death2 May 1926Amanda E. Wolter died on 2 May 1926.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, WisconsinAmanda E. Wolter was listed as wife in Edward L. Schulze's household on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Amanda E. Wolter and Edward L. Schulze

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 232.

Edna W. Schulze

F, b. circa 1897
Father*Edward L. Schulze b. 9 Apr 1872, d. 13 Aug 1951
Mother*Amanda E. Wolter b. 1875, d. 2 May 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1897Edna W. Schulze was born circa 1897 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward L. Schulze and Amanda E. Wolter.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, WisconsinEdna W. Schulze was listed as a daughter in Edward L. Schulze's household on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 232.

Alberta Schulze

F, b. circa 1907
Father*Edward L. Schulze b. 9 Apr 1872, d. 13 Aug 1951
Mother*Amanda E. Wolter b. 1875, d. 2 May 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1907Alberta Schulze was born circa 1907 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward L. Schulze and Amanda E. Wolter.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, WisconsinAlberta Schulze was listed as a daughter in Edward L. Schulze's household on the 1920 Census at Reedburg Ward 1, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED174. Dwelling 232.

Edna Schulze

F, b. 24 May 1913, d. 16 November 2007
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 May 1932As of 4 May 1932,her married name was Klitzke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 May 1913Edna Schulze was born on 24 May 1913 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Marriage4 May 1932Edna Schulze married Elmer E. Klitzke, son of William F. H. Klitzke and Emma Bertha Dwars, on 4 May 1932.
Death16 November 2007Edna Schulze died on 16 November 2007 at age 94 Edna Klitzke, age 94 of Reedsburg died on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Sauk Co. Health Care Center. She was born on May 24, 1913 in Ironton, WI the daughter of Albert and Emma (Westerman) Schulze. She was married to Elmer Klitzke on May 4, 1932 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Reedsburg. Edna was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and her church was very important to her. She enjoyed working in her garden, which not only produced great vegetables but a colorful variety of flowers. She will be greatly missed by her family who meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer on May 26, 1998, a granddaughter, Debbie and her sisters, Crystal, Selma, Hilda, Florence and Adena.

She is survived by her children: David and Kay Klitzke of Reedsburg
Dorothea and Phil Frank of Laramie, WY
Ellyn and Bill Thompson of McFarland
Evelyn Culles of Madison
10 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
6 Step Grandchildren
11 Step Great Grandchildren
3 brothers: Alfred Schulze of Oxford
Robert Schulze of Janesville
Ernest (Viola) Schulze of Janesville
Nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Reedsburg on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday at the church from 11AM until the time of service. The family requests memorials of remembrance be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Child of Edna Schulze and Elmer E. Klitzke

Albert F. Schulze

M, b. 6 January 1883, d. 24 August 1976
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlbert F. Schulze married Emma Marie Westerman.
Birth6 January 1883Albert F. Schulze was born on 6 January 1883 at Wisconsin.
Death24 August 1976He died on 24 August 1976 at Wisconsin at age 93.

Children of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman

Emma Marie Westerman

F, b. 10 March 1883, d. 20 April 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schulze.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma Marie Westerman married Albert F. Schulze.
Birth10 March 1883Emma Marie Westerman was born on 10 March 1883 at Wisconsin.
Death20 April 1950She died on 20 April 1950 at Wisconsin at age 67 Mrs Albert Schulze (Emma Westerman) obituary.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 21 Apr 1950 - Mrs Albert Schulze (Emma Westerman) obituary

Children of Emma Marie Westerman and Albert F. Schulze

Crystal Schulze

F, d. before November 2007
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Crystal Schulze was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Deathbefore November 2007Crystal Schulze died before November 2007.

Selma Schulze

F, d. before November 2007
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Selma Schulze was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Deathbefore November 2007Selma Schulze died before November 2007.

Hilda Schulze

F, d. before November 2007
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Hilda Schulze was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Deathbefore November 2007Hilda Schulze died before November 2007.

Florence Irma Schulze

F, b. 24 October 1916, d. 22 August 1987
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFlorence Irma Schulze married Gilbert Walter Otto Harms.
Birth24 October 1916Florence Irma Schulze was born on 24 October 1916 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Death22 August 1987Florence Irma Schulze died on 22 August 1987 at age 70.

Child of Florence Irma Schulze and Gilbert Walter Otto Harms

Adena Bertha Schulze

F, b. 10 December 1914, d. 10 July 1990
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Adina Schulze 1932 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lehman.
Name VariationAdena Bertha Schulze was also known as Adina.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAdena Bertha Schulze married Ervin Lehman, son of Louis C. Lehman and Louise Harms.
Birth10 December 1914Adena Bertha Schulze was born on 10 December 1914 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Death10 July 1990Adena Bertha Schulze died on 10 July 1990 at age 75.

David A. Klitzke

M, b. 27 November 1935, d. 12 March 2016
Father*Elmer E. Klitzke b. 28 Jun 1908, d. 26 May 1998
Mother*Edna Schulze b. 24 May 1913, d. 16 Nov 2007
David Klitzke 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 November 1935David A. Klitzke was born on 27 November 1935.
He was the son of Elmer E. Klitzke and Edna Schulze.
Death12 March 2016David A. Klitzke died on 12 March 2016 at age 80 David A. Klitzke, age 80, of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born at home in the Town of Reedsburg on November 27, 1935, the son of Elmer and Edna (Schulze) Klitzke. David attended Narrows Prairie Grade School which is where he presently resides. He also attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and was a 1953 graduate of Reedsburg High School. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Berlin Crisis. On October 22, 1988, he married the former Kay Dreischmeier Mortimer. He was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Reedsburg and also owned his own milk route for several years. David was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a member of the Fuhrman-Finnegan American Legion Post 350. Survivors include his wife, Kay; three daughters: Dawn (Vic) Noble, of Phoenix, AZ; DeeAnn (Matt) Persino, of Reedsburg and Dinah (Thomas) Hatfield, of Mauston; the mother of his children: Janet Wallace, of Oxford; four stepchildren: John (Karen) Mortimer, of Reedsburg; Jody (Rob) DeSmidt, of Fredonia; Jenny (Adam) Featheringill, of Elizabeth, CO and Justin (Tonya) Mortimer, of Baraboo; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three sisters: Dorothea Frank, of Laramie, WY; Ellyn Thompson, of McFarland and Evelyn Culles, of Madison; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter: Deborah Bock and his son: Duane Klitzke. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Inurnment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Reedsburg Veterans Honor Guard. There will be a visitation from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran School would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
DateLocationDescription
1953Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinDavid A. Klitzke graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of David A. Klitzke

Alfred William Schulze

M, b. 6 September 1911, d. 26 August 2008
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 September 1911Alfred William Schulze was born on 6 September 1911.
He was the son of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Death26 August 2008Alfred William Schulze died on 26 August 2008 at age 96.

Robert Schulze

M, b. 11 November 1919, d. 7 July 2013
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1919Robert Schulze was born on 11 November 1919.
He was the son of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Death7 July 2013Robert Schulze died on 7 July 2013 at age 93.

Ernest Schulze

M, b. 24 April 1925, d. 18 March 2010
Father*Albert F. Schulze b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 24 Aug 1976
Mother*Emma Marie Westerman b. 10 Mar 1883, d. 20 Apr 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1925Ernest Schulze was born on 24 April 1925.
He was the son of Albert F. Schulze and Emma Marie Westerman.
Death18 March 2010Ernest Schulze died on 18 March 2010 at age 84.

Kenneth William Koenecke

M, b. 4 October 1927, d. 21 April 2012
Father*Walter H. Koenecke b. 16 May 1889, d. 4 Aug 1973
Mother*Esther A. Gundlach b. 6 Oct 1896, d. 9 Mar 1984
Kenneth Koenecke - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1927Kenneth William Koenecke was born on 4 October 1927 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter H. Koenecke and Esther A. Gundlach.
Baptism27 November 1927Kenneth William Koenecke was baptized on 27 November 1927 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death21 April 2012He died on 21 April 2012 at age 84 Kenneth W. Koenecke, age 84, of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1927 in the Town of Excelsior, Sauk County the son of Walter and Esther (Gundlach) Koenecke. Ken was a 1945 graduate of Reedsburg High School. On April 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to the former LaVonne J. Getschman. Ken farmed and worked construction with his father and his son, Keith, for many years. He was a supervisor for the Town of Reedsburg for several years and was also a Pioneer seed salesman. Ken will be remembered as a very loving husband and father. He was an avid card player and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, LaVonne; three children: Linda (Larry) Williams, of Greenville; Kathleen Koenecke, of Baraboo and Keith (Tammy) Koenecke, of Reedsburg; his daughter-in-law: Sharon Koenecke, of Albany; eight grandchildren: Wendy (Bradd) Seegers, Richard (Erin) Williams, George (Melissa) Kalka, Kraig (Jenny) Kalka, Nathan (Jenni) Koenecke, Lucas (Amanda) Koenecke, Chad Koenecke and Kimberly (Justin) Walker; special family member: Tamara Koenecke; 15 great grandchildren; one step-great grandson; two sisters: Evelyn Skinner, of Reedsburg and Gloria Crawford, of Reedsburg; his sister-in-law: Wilma Koenecke, of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son: Lenny James Koenecke in 2008; his sister: LaVerne Phelan; his brother: James Koenecke; an infant sister: Ruby Koenecke and three brothers-in-law: Bill Skinner, Tom Crawford and Herbert Phelan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
DateLocationDescription
1945Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinKenneth William Koenecke graduated in 1945 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Kenneth William Koenecke

Lenny James Koenecke

M, b. 30 July 1959, d. 14 March 2008
Father*Kenneth William Koenecke b. 4 Oct 1927, d. 21 Apr 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 July 1959Lenny James Koenecke was born on 30 July 1959 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Kenneth William Koenecke.
Death14 March 2008Lenny James Koenecke died on 14 March 2008 at age 48 Lenny J. Koenecke, age 48, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 14, 2008. He was born on July 30,1959, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Kenneth and LaVonne (Getschman) Koenecke. On November 10, 1979, he was united in marriage to Sharon Walker at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. This marriage was blessed with two children. Lenny enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and cutting wood. He was a great cook and would often brag about that. Len canned much of what he grew in his well-tended garden. He was a Packer and Steelers fan, and collected Packer and Steelers articles and sports items. Len coached 7th and 8th grade football at Sacred Heart School, and coached Little League and softball for several years. He was a very outgoing person and enjoyed socializing with others. Lenny will be remembered as always being happy. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his family.

Lenny is survived by:

His wife: Sharon of Reedsburg;

Children: Chad Koenecke of Reedsburg,
Kimberly (Justin) Walker of Reedsburg;

Grandchildren: Dakota, Sakora, Makaila and Jacob, and grandchild on the way;

Parents: Kenneth and LaVonne Koenecke of Reedsburg;

Mother and father-In-law: Gale and Bonnie Walker of Reedsburg;

Sisters: Linda (Larry) Williams of Neenah,
Kathy Koenecke of Baraboo;

Brother: Keith (Tammy) Koenecke of Reedsburg;

Grandmother-in-law: Glee Tourdot of Reedsburg;

Brother-in-law: Gale Walker and fiancée, Sandy Marshall, of Reedsburg;

Sister-in-law: Tammy (Todd) Foss of Reedsburg;

Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service for Lenny J. Koenecke will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2008, at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, with Tom Thorpe officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00-6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Glee I. Bryan

F, b. 22 August 1917, d. 2 January 2012
Father*Charles E. Bryan b. c 1876
Mother*Alta Cushman b. c 1882
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 October 1933As of 10 October 1933,her married name was Tourdot.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1917Glee I. Bryan was born on 22 August 1917 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles E. Bryan and Alta Cushman.
Marriage10 October 1933Glee I. Bryan married Leonard Edward Tourdot on 10 October 1933.
Death2 January 2012Glee I. Bryan died on 2 January 2012 at age 94 Glee I. Tourdot, age 94, of Reedsburg died on Monday, January 02, 2012 at the Our House Assisted Living Facility, Reedsburg. She was born on August 22, 1917 in Steuben, Crawford Co, Wisconsin the daughter of Charles and Alta (Cushman) Bryan. She married Leo Tourdot on October 10, 1933. Her Lord and family where the most important parts of her life. She loved going to church until her health prevented her from doing so and now she lives with her heavenly father. She enjoyed the family farm, sharing times with family at the farm, her floral beds, her gardens, watching birds and traveling with her family. Her family is very thankful for the Senior Life Center, Hospice and Our House staffs for taking such wonderful care on Glee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leo; her children, Elaine and Glen; grandchildren, Jody Tourdot and Lenny Koenecke; a very good friend, Jean Gilmore and 9 Brothers and Sisters. She is survived by: her children: Evan (Betty) Tourdot of Reedsburg, Sauk Co, WI; Bonnie (Gale) Walker of Reedsburg; Joy (Jim) Greenwood of Reedsburg; Julie (Howard) Phillips of Reedsburg; Harlan (Leslie) Tourdot of Reedsburg; Gloria (Dennis) Birkholz of Sun Prairie; Leo (Donna) Tourdot of Reedsburg; Gary (Marsha) Tourdot of Reedsburg; Brenda (Dean) David of Baraboo; Larry Tourdot (Cuddles) of Reedsburg; Daughter-in-law: Helen Tourdot of Reedsburg; 36 Grandchildren; 79 Great Grandchildren; 14 Great Great Grandchildren Sister’s-in-law, Nieces, Nephews along with other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Reedsburg with Fr. Thomas Monaghan officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary Cemetery, Ironton, WI. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1P.M. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinGlee I. Bryan was listed as a daughter in Charles E. Bryan's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Glee I. Bryan and Leonard Edward Tourdot

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 85.0.

Leonard Edward Tourdot

M, b. 20 October 1901, d. 1 August 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeonard Edward Tourdot was also known as Leo.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 October 1901Leonard Edward Tourdot was born on 20 October 1901 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage10 October 1933He married Glee I. Bryan, daughter of Charles E. Bryan and Alta Cushman, on 10 October 1933.
Death1 August 1982Leonard Edward Tourdot died on 1 August 1982 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Children of Leonard Edward Tourdot and Glee I. Bryan

Glen A. Tourdot

M, b. 11 August 1937, d. 14 June 2008
Father*Leonard Edward Tourdot b. 20 Oct 1901, d. 1 Aug 1982
Mother*Glee I. Bryan b. 22 Aug 1917, d. 2 Jan 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1937Glen A. Tourdot was born on 11 August 1937 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Leonard Edward Tourdot and Glee I. Bryan.
Death14 June 2008Glen A. Tourdot died on 14 June 2008 at age 70 Glen A. Tourdot, 70 of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 11, 1937, at the family farm in Excelsior Township, Sauk County, the son of Leo and Glee (Bryan) Tourdot. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and the Berlin Crisis. He was married to Helen Hablewitz in Baraboo on Feb. 4, 1984. He had been employed with Scott's Construction for over 30 years prior to his retirement. He loved his family and would not miss family gatherings at the family farm. He enjoyed his farmette and was a very good gardener. He enjoyed playing cards, carpentry work, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Reedsburg; his mother, Glee of Reedsburg; children, Linda (Gary) Bald of Darlington, James (Sue) Tourdot of Wisconsin Dells, Jon (Sonya) Tourdot of Belleville, Mark (Denise) Budurov of Reedsburg; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Evan (Betty), Harland (Leslie), Leo (Donna), Gary (Marcia) and Larry Tourdot all of Reedsburg; sisters, Bonnie (Gale) Walker, Joy (Jim) Greenwood, Julie (Howard) Phillips all of Reedsburg, Gloria (Dennis) Birkholtz of Sun Prairie, Brenda (Dean) David of Baraboo; brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo and a sister, Elaine. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Father Thomas Monaghan officiating. Burial will follow in Butterfield Cemetery with military graveside rites being accorded by the VFW Post 1916 of Reedsburg. Friends called on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home.