Robert A. Alt

M, b. 22 April 1944, d. 12 January 2015
Father*Alphonse J. Alt b. 14 Feb 1918, d. 2 Aug 2017
Mother*Florence M. Liegel b. 7 Sep 1918, d. 4 May 2003
Robert A Alt
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert A. Alt was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1944Robert A. Alt was born on 22 April 1944 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Alphonse J. Alt and Florence M. Liegel.
Marriage24 February 1968Robert A. Alt married Carol Dederich, daughter of Rudolph P. Dederich and Marie H. Brown, on 24 February 1968.
Death12 January 2015Robert A. Alt died on 12 January 2015 at age 70 Robert A. Alt, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
He was born on April 22, 1944, in Reedsburg, the son of Alphonse and Florence (Liegel) Alt. Bob graduated from St. Luke's High School and served in the Air National Guard. He married Carol Dederich on Feb. 24, 1968, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Loretto. Bob was an accountant for many small businesses, most recently working at ADS Mechanical. He was an active member of St. Dennis Catholic Church.
Bob was a cancer and transplant survivor whose deep spiritual faith and positive outlook inspired and gave hope to everyone he touched. He included exclamations such as "life is good" and "embrace the opportunity" in every conversation, and with a bright smile on his face. Bob's authentic optimism made every person he met feel special and loved. He was also an avid gardener and canner and was known for his pickles, salsa, and sauerkraut, which he shared with all.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carol of Madison; daughter, Tina (Kurt) Gregus of Naperville, Ill; three granddaughters, Natalie, Olivia, and Sophia; father, Alphonse of Spring Green; four sisters, Edith (Richard) Hochstetter, Joanne (John) Acomb, Alice (Dave) Dischler, and Margie (Jim) Ries; two brothers, George (Jeanne) Alt, and Allan (Sue) Alt; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; sister, Mary Conway; and an infant sister, Katherine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1240 Nachreiner Ave., Plain, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, with Father Michael Resop presiding. Burial will be held at St. Luke's Cemetery. Visitation will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Luke's.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Bob will be greatly missed, but his love, energetic spirit, smile and template for kind heartedness will be with us forever.

Carol Dederich

F
Father*Rudolph P. Dederich b. 1906, d. 1978
Mother*Marie H. Brown b. 9 Sep 1913, d. 20 Nov 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 February 1968As of 24 February 1968,her married name was Alt.
Life EventDateDescription
Carol Dederich was the daughter of Rudolph P. Dederich and Marie H. Brown.
Marriage24 February 1968Carol Dederich married Robert A. Alt, son of Alphonse J. Alt and Florence M. Liegel, on 24 February 1968.

George John Alt

M, b. 9 December 1949, d. 7 September 2017
Father*Alphonse J. Alt b. 14 Feb 1918, d. 2 Aug 2017
Mother*Florence M. Liegel b. 7 Sep 1918, d. 4 May 2003
George Alt 1968 senior portrait River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1949George John Alt was born on 9 December 1949 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Alphonse J. Alt and Florence M. Liegel.
Death7 September 2017George John Alt died on 7 September 2017 at age 67.
DateLocationDescription
1968River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinGeorge John Alt graduated in 1968 at River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Katherine Alt

F
Father*Alphonse J. Alt b. 14 Feb 1918, d. 2 Aug 2017
Mother*Florence M. Liegel b. 7 Sep 1918, d. 4 May 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Alt was also known as Catherine.
Life EventDateDescription
Katherine Alt was the daughter of Alphonse J. Alt and Florence M. Liegel.
DeathKatherine Alt died at died in infancy.

Edward Conway

M, d. before 2007
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdward Conway married Mary (?)
Deathbefore 2007Edward Conway died before 2007.

Mary (?)

F, d. before 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Conway.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary (?) married Edward Conway.
Deathbefore 2007Mary (?) died before 2007.

Ralph Herman Felske

M, b. 1900, d. 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1900Ralph Herman Felske was born in 1900.
Marriagebefore 1925He married Ruby May Greenwood before 1925.
Death1985Ralph Herman Felske died in 1985.

Children of Ralph Herman Felske and Ruby May Greenwood

Ruby May Greenwood

F, b. 1906, d. 2 August 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1925As of before 1925,her married name was Felske.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1906Ruby May Greenwood was born in 1906.
Marriagebefore 1925She married Ralph Herman Felske before 1925.
Death2 August 1975Ruby May Greenwood died on 2 August 1975 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Ruby May (Greenwood) Felske obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 4, 1975 - Ruby May (Greenwood) Felske obituary

Children of Ruby May Greenwood and Ralph Herman Felske

Mary Ann Schrank

F, b. 11 February 1948, d. 7 January 1988
Father*Edward Frederick Schrank b. 31 Jul 1921, d. 13 Aug 1991
Mother*Jeanette Agnes Felske b. 19 Jul 1926, d. 15 Mar 2010
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Mary Schrank 1966 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 June 1969As of 14 June 1969,her married name was Piepenburg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 February 1948Mary Ann Schrank was born on 11 February 1948 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward Frederick Schrank and Jeanette Agnes Felske.
Marriage14 June 1969Mary Ann Schrank married Leon Paul Piepenburg, son of Harold William Piepenburg and Arline L. Zick, on 14 June 1969 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Leon Paul Piepenburg and Mary Ann Schrank marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 17, 1969 - Leon Paul Piepenburg and Mary Ann Schrank marriage announcement
Death7 January 1988Mary Ann Schrank died on 7 January 1988 at Rockwall, Texas, at age 39.
Burialafter 7 January 1988She was buried after 7 January 1988 at Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Leon Paul and Mary Ann (Schrank) Piepenburg with sons Jeffrey Paul and Chad Michael.
Leon Paul and Mary Ann (Schrank) Piepenburg with sons Jeffrey Paul and Chad Michael
March 1966Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinIn March 1966 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Mary Ann Schrank is Miss Reedsburg Home Show of 1966.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 27, 1966 - Mary Ann Schrank is Miss Reedsburg Home Show of 1966

Leon Paul Piepenburg

M, b. 1945
Father*Harold William Piepenburg b. 18 Apr 1915, d. 20 Dec 2009
Mother*Arline L. Zick b. 20 Mar 1916, d. 25 Apr 1991
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Leon Piepenburg 1963 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1945Leon Paul Piepenburg was born in 1945.
He was the son of Harold William Piepenburg and Arline L. Zick.
Marriage14 June 1969Leon Paul Piepenburg married Mary Ann Schrank, daughter of Edward Frederick Schrank and Jeanette Agnes Felske, on 14 June 1969 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, Leon Paul Piepenburg and Mary Ann Schrank marriage announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal June 17, 1969 - Leon Paul Piepenburg and Mary Ann Schrank marriage announcement
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Leon Paul and Mary Ann (Schrank) Piepenburg with sons Jeffrey Paul and Chad Michael.
Leon Paul and Mary Ann (Schrank) Piepenburg with sons Jeffrey Paul and Chad Michael
1963Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLeon Paul Piepenburg graduated in 1963 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

LaVonna Felske

F, b. 1934, d. 18 April 1970
Father*Ralph Herman Felske b. 1900, d. 1985
Mother*Ruby May Greenwood b. 1906, d. 2 Aug 1975
Lavonna M Felske 1951 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameMay 1954As of May 1954,her married name was Giese.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1934LaVonna Felske was born in 1934 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ralph Herman Felske and Ruby May Greenwood.
MarriageMay 1954LaVonna Felske married Donald R. Giese, son of Raymond J. Giese and Anita E. Flohr, in May 1954.
Death18 April 1970LaVonna Felske died on 18 April 1970 at Dixon, Illinois, Mrs Donald Giese (LaVonna Felske) obituary.
Madison Capital Times April 20, 1970 - Mrs Donald Giese (LaVonna Felske) obituary
DateLocationDescription
1951Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLaVonna Felske graduated in 1951 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

August Albert Luetkens

M, b. 29 December 1879, d. 28 April 1942
Father*Johann Heinrich Luetkens b. 20 Jan 1825, d. 28 May 1891
Mother*Dorathea Catherine Wiese b. 5 Oct 1837, d. 25 Jun 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAugust Albert Luetkens was also known as Aug.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1879August Albert Luetkens was born on 29 December 1879 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Johann Heinrich Luetkens and Dorathea Catherine Wiese.
Marriage16 June 1909August Albert Luetkens married Emma A. Koenig on 16 June 1909.
Death28 April 1942August Albert Luetkens died on 28 April 1942 at age 62 August Albert Luetkens was born in the town of Westfield, Sauk county, Wisconsin, on December 29, 1879.

On January 3 he was baptized by Rev. Winter, and in 1894 was confirmed by Rev. Schilling in St. John's Lutheran church at Loganville, of which he was a life-long member.

On June 16, 1909, he was united in married to Miss Emma Koenig. This union wa blessed with five children; Clara, Norma, Louisa, who preceded her father in death in 1919 at the age of 3 years; Gerhard and Violet.

Mr. Luetkens died April 28. He attained the age of 62 years, 4 months and 29 days. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home with Rev. G Myer officiating.

Those who acted as pallbearers were August Thies, Albert Gade, Henry Thies, Herman Gall, Alfred Grottmeyer, Edward Roever. Burial was made in the Winters cemetery.

He is survived and mourned by his widow and four children, Violet and Gerhard at home, Norma, Mrs. Oscar Reinecke of Ableman; Clara, Mrs. Martin Baumgarten of North Freedom; also three granchildren, Lois, Lyle and Charlene Baumgarten; two brothers, F.C. Luetkens and John Luetkens.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Albert Luetkens was listed as a son in Johann Heinrich Luetkens's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; listed as Lutkins.1
16 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Albert Luetkens was listed as a brother in Frederick Christopher Luetkens's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Albert Luetkens was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
DateLocationDescription
31 May 1887Sauk, WisconsinIn Johann Heinrich Luetkens's will dated 31 May 1887 at Sauk, Wisconsin, August Albert Luetkens was named as an heir.
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.
12 September 1918World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, WisconsinOn 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 279A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_ 1817; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 149.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 277.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 523.0.

Emma A. Koenig

F, b. 1 August 1886, d. 16 August 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 June 1909As of 16 June 1909,her married name was Luetkens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 August 1886Emma A. Koenig was born on 1 August 1886 at Germany.
Marriage16 June 1909She married August Albert Luetkens, son of Johann Heinrich Luetkens and Dorathea Catherine Wiese, on 16 June 1909.
Death16 August 1968Emma A. Koenig died on 16 August 1968 at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEmma A. Koenig was listed as wife in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinEmma A. Koenig was listed as wife in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1892Emma A. Koenig immigrated in 1892.

Children of Emma A. Koenig and August Albert Luetkens

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 277.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 523.0.

Norma E. Luetkens

F, b. 22 February 1914, d. 10 July 2003
Father*August Albert Luetkens b. 29 Dec 1879, d. 28 Apr 1942
Mother*Emma A. Koenig b. 1 Aug 1886, d. 16 Aug 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 October 1941As of 26 October 1941,her married name was Reinecke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1914Norma E. Luetkens was born on 22 February 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig.
Marriage26 October 1941Norma E. Luetkens married Oscar H. Reinecke, son of Fred Reinecke and Anna Hahn, on 26 October 1941.
Death10 July 2003Norma E. Luetkens died on 10 July 2003 at age 89 Norma E. Reinecke, 89, Reedsburg, died on Thursday evening, July 10, 2003, in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 22, 1914, in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the daughter of August and Emma (nee Koenig) Luetkens. On Oct. 26, 1941, she married Oscar H. Reinecke. Together they farmed in the Township of Reedsburg for many years. More recently, Norma enjoyed volunteering at the Willow Heights meal site. She enjoyed quilting, baking and growing violets. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. Norma is survived by two sons, Fred (LaVonne) Reinecke, Rock Springs, and Jerome (Kathy) Reinecke, Eau Claire; seven grandchildren, Doug (Amy) Reinecke, Jenny (Bob) Liegel, Penny (Doug) Wieczorek, Marcus Reinecke (finacee Jodi Shaver), Peggy, Betsy and Trish Reinecke; three great-grandchildren, Allison, Spencer and Hannah; two sisters, Clara Baumgarten, North Freedom, and Violet Vinz, Reedsburg; a brother, Gerhard "Barney" (Elda) Luetkens, Loganville; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar in February of 1985 and a sister, Louise Luetkens. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Restoration Fund would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal July 12, 2003 - Norma (Luetkens) Reinecke obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinNorma E. Luetkens was listed as a daughter in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinNorma E. Luetkens was listed as a daughter in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 277.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 523.0.

Oscar H. Reinecke

M, b. 28 May 1907, d. February 1985
Father*Fred Reinecke b. Feb 1858, d. 1948
Mother*Anna Hahn b. Aug 1867, d. 1939
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1907Oscar H. Reinecke was born on 28 May 1907 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Fred Reinecke and Anna Hahn.
Marriage26 October 1941Oscar H. Reinecke married Norma E. Luetkens, daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig, on 26 October 1941.
DeathFebruary 1985Oscar H. Reinecke died in February 1985 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinOscar H. Reinecke was listed as a son in Fred Reinecke's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 272.

Louise Luetkens

F, b. 1916, d. 1919
Father*August Albert Luetkens b. 29 Dec 1879, d. 28 Apr 1942
Mother*Emma A. Koenig b. 1 Aug 1886, d. 16 Aug 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1916Louise Luetkens was born in 1916.
She was the daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig.
Death1919Louise Luetkens died in 1919.

Clara Elise Anna Luetkens

F, b. 1 April 1911, d. 12 October 2009
Father*August Albert Luetkens b. 29 Dec 1879, d. 28 Apr 1942
Mother*Emma A. Koenig b. 1 Aug 1886, d. 16 Aug 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 April 1931As of 22 April 1931,her married name was Baumgarten.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 April 1911Clara Elise Anna Luetkens was born on 1 April 1911 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig.
Marriage22 April 1931Clara Elise Anna Luetkens married Martin H. Baumgarten, son of William H. Baumgarten and Emma D. Stolte, on 22 April 1931.
Death12 October 2009Clara Elise Anna Luetkens died on 12 October 2009 at age 98 Clara E. Baumgarten, age 98, died on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at the Sauk County Health Care Center. Survivors include four children, Lois (Rev. Richard) Strobel of Baraboo, Lyle Baumgarten of Lime Ridge, Charlene (Rev. Richard) Lauersdorf of Jackson, and David (Carol) Baumgarten of North Freedom; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two step-great-granddaughters; three step-great-great-granddaughters; a sister, Violet Vinz of Reedsburg; three sisters-in-law, Marie Baumgarten of Oshkosh, Mary Ellen Baumgarten and Elda Luetkens, both of Reedsburg; a brother-in-law, Melvin Baumgarten of Loganville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of dear friends. Funeral services for Clara Baumgarten will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH in Rock Springs with the Rev. Paul Schroeder officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. There will be a visitation from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinClara Elise Anna Luetkens was listed as a daughter in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinClara Elise Anna Luetkens was listed as a daughter in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Clara Elise Anna Luetkens and Martin H. Baumgarten

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 277.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 523.0.

Violet Selma Luetkens

F, b. 26 August 1923, d. 31 August 2020
Father*August Albert Luetkens b. 29 Dec 1879, d. 28 Apr 1942
Mother*Emma A. Koenig b. 1 Aug 1886, d. 16 Aug 1968
Violet (Luetkens) Vinz
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 August 1974As of 1 August 1974,her married name was Vinz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1923Violet Selma Luetkens was born on 26 August 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig.
Marriage1 August 1974Violet Selma Luetkens married Cecil H. Vinz on 1 August 1974 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death31 August 2020Violet Selma Luetkens died on 31 August 2020 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 97 Violet Selma (Luetkens) Vinz, of Reedsburg, age 97 years, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. She was born on August 26, 1923 at the family farm house south of Loganville, Township of Westfield, Sauk County. She was the daughter of August and Emma (Koenig) Luetkens. Violet was baptized on September 23, 1923 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Loganville by Pastor Steckhart. She attended church school there and also Prairie View School. On April 10, 1938, she was confirmed by Pastor G. Meyer and on August 1, 1974 was married to Cecil Vinz, by Pastor John Pingel, all at St John Lutheran Church in Loganville. Violet worked at various jobs over the years, but was mainly known as a caregiver, having worked at the old Reedsburg Memorial Hospital, Snyder Nursing Home and for private individuals in their homes for over 33 years. She was also instrumental in starting and organizing the Luetkens and Koenig family reunions, which we continue to this date! She has remained a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loganville all these years. She enjoyed her role as a greeter at her church services and tied many quilts for the church mission projects.

Survivors include her nephews: Fred (LaVonne) Reinecke, Rock Springs; Jerome (Kathy) Reinecke, Eau Claire; Dennis (Jean) Leutkens, Reedsburg; Pastor Richard Lauersdorf, Jackson; and nieces: Betty (Dennis) Adcock, Rockford, IL; and Carol Baumgarten, North Freedom; along with numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil Vinz, in 1982; her sisters: Clara (Martin) Baumgarten, Norma (Oscar) Reinecke and Louise Luetkens, and brother Gerhard “Barney” (Elda) Luetkens; nephews and nieces; Lois (Richard) Strobel; Lyle (Lorna) Baumgarten; Charlene Lauersdorf and David Baumgarten.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 12 noon until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Loganville, or St. John Cemetery Fund. Violet’s family wishes to thank the staff of the SCHCC for their caring and kindness during her stay with them.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinViolet Selma Luetkens was listed as a daughter in August Albert Luetkens's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 523.0.

Cecil H. Vinz

M, b. 8 September 1899, d. 23 March 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 September 1899Cecil H. Vinz was born on 8 September 1899.
Marriage1 August 1974He married Violet Selma Luetkens, daughter of August Albert Luetkens and Emma A. Koenig, on 1 August 1974 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death23 March 1982Cecil H. Vinz died on 23 March 1982 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.