Lorraine M. Grauvogl

F, b. 16 June 1923, d. 24 October 2006
Father*Alois A. Grauvogl b. 16 Jun 1896, d. 20 Oct 1963
Mother*Mary A. Ostermeyer b. 6 Jan 1896, d. 28 Jan 1972
Lorraine Grauvogl - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 April 1942As of 28 April 1942,her married name was Alt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 June 1923Lorraine M. Grauvogl was born on 16 June 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer.
Marriage28 April 1942Lorraine M. Grauvogl married Andrew J. Alt, son of John A. Alt and Katherine T. Decker, on 28 April 1942.
Death24 October 2006Lorraine M. Grauvogl died on 24 October 2006 at age 83.
DateLocationDescription
1941Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLorraine M. Grauvogl graduated in 1941 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Alois A. Grauvogl

M, b. 16 June 1896, d. 20 October 1963
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 June 1896Alois A. Grauvogl was born on 16 June 1896 at Wisconsin also reported as Jun 1895.
He was the son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Marriagecirca 1916Alois A. Grauvogl married Mary A. Ostermeyer, daughter of John Ostermeyer and Barbara Streeth, circa 1916.
Death20 October 1963Alois A. Grauvogl died on 20 October 1963 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAlois A. Grauvogl was listed as a son in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAlois A. Grauvogl was listed as a brother in Otto John Grauvogl's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Mary A. Ostermeyer

F, b. 6 January 1896, d. 28 January 1972
Father*John Ostermeyer b. May 1852, d. Sep 1920
Mother*Barbara Streeth b. Sep 1872, d. 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1916As of circa 1916,her married name was Grauvogl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 January 1896Mary A. Ostermeyer was born on 6 January 1896 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Ostermeyer and Barbara Streeth.
Marriagecirca 1916Mary A. Ostermeyer married Alois A. Grauvogl, son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?), circa 1916.
Death28 January 1972Mary A. Ostermeyer died on 28 January 1972 at Wisconsin at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMary A. Ostermeyer was listed as a daughter in John Ostermeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Troy, Sauk, WisconsinMary A. Ostermeyer was listed as a hired girl with the Albert Anderson family on the 1910 Census at Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
15 April 1910Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinShe was listed as a daughter in John Ostermeyer's household on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of Mary A. Ostermeyer and Alois A. Grauvogl

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_ 1816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 129.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Troy, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0128; Image: 100; FHL Number: 1375750.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0110; Image: 770; FHL Number: 1375749.

Evangeline M. Grauvogl

F, b. 23 January 1917, d. 4 July 2005
Father*Alois A. Grauvogl b. 16 Jun 1896, d. 20 Oct 1963
Mother*Mary A. Ostermeyer b. 6 Jan 1896, d. 28 Jan 1972
Evangeline Grauvogl 1935 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 November 1942As of 20 November 1942,her married name was Gelhaus.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1917Evangeline M. Grauvogl was born on 23 January 1917 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer.
Marriage20 November 1942Evangeline M. Grauvogl married Wilbert J. Gelhaus, son of Joseph A. Gelhaus and Anna Ruland, on 20 November 1942.
Death4 July 2005Evangeline M. Grauvogl died on 4 July 2005 at age 88.
DateLocationDescription
1935Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinEvangeline M. Grauvogl graduated in 1935 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
1935Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinShe graduated in 1935 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Vera T. Grauvogl

F, b. 11 November 1918, d. 11 October 2002
Father*Alois A. Grauvogl b. 16 Jun 1896, d. 20 Oct 1963
Mother*Mary A. Ostermeyer b. 6 Jan 1896, d. 28 Jan 1972
Vera Grauvogl 1936 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 June 1939As of 6 June 1939,her married name was Ferstl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 November 1918Vera T. Grauvogl was born on 11 November 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer.
Marriage6 June 1939Vera T. Grauvogl married Joseph H. Ferstl, son of Henry H. Ferstl and Lillian Needham, on 6 June 1939.
Death11 October 2002Vera T. Grauvogl died on 11 October 2002 at age 83.
DateLocationDescription
1936Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinVera T. Grauvogl graduated in 1936 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Vera T. Grauvogl and Joseph H. Ferstl

Betty Lou Grauvogl

F, b. 22 October 1926, d. 21 March 2021
Father*Alois A. Grauvogl b. 16 Jun 1896, d. 20 Oct 1963
Mother*Mary A. Ostermeyer b. 6 Jan 1896, d. 28 Jan 1972
Betty Grauvogl - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dorow.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBetty Lou Grauvogl married Karl A. Dorow.
Birth22 October 1926Betty Lou Grauvogl was born on 22 October 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer.
Death21 March 2021Betty Lou Grauvogl died on 21 March 2021 at age 94 Betty L. Dorow, age 94, of Reedsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Zimmerman Nursing Home, Reedsburg. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Franklin Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alois and Mary (Ostermeier) Grauvogl. She was united in marriage to Karl A. Dorow. This marriage was blessed with two sons. Karl preceded her in death on February 26, 1977. Betty was employed with Reedsburg Utility for several years. She was a volunteer at the Reedsburg Food Pantry and the Sauk Co Humane Society.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Mark (Colleen) Dorow of Waukesha; granddaughter, Katie; daughter-in-law, Connie Dorow, of Hillsboro; along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Dr. Steven Dorow in 2002.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Dorow will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with the Reverend Patrick Wendler, Pastor officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Ervin Crosby

M
Life EventDateDescription
DeathErvin Crosby died.
MarriageHe married Lena Grass.

Children of Ervin Crosby and Lena Grass

Lena Grass

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Crosby.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLena Grass married Ervin Crosby.
DeathLena Grass died.

Children of Lena Grass and Ervin Crosby

Clifford E. Crosby

M, b. 29 September 1932, d. 24 April 2004
Father*Ervin Crosby
Mother*Lena Grass
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1932Clifford E. Crosby was born on 29 September 1932 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ervin Crosby and Lena Grass.
Death24 April 2004Clifford E. Crosby died on 24 April 2004 at age 71 Clifford E. Crosby, age 71, of Sauk City, died on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born in Sauk City on Sept. 29, 1932, the son of the late Ervin and Lena (Grass) Crosby. He was united in marriage to Mary Potter on May 19, 1962. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1955. Clifford was employed as a pressman by Litho Productions. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family on picnics and at family activities. He also enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sauk City; two sons, Jeff (Amy) Crosby of Sauk City, and Bob (Joy) Crosby of Kaukauna; a daughter, Kim (Mark) Haas of Sauk City; five grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle and Leah Crosby, Nikki Frey and Riley Haas; a brother, Orville (Erna) Crosby; two sisters, Marion Foster and Theo Carol (Hugh) Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Crosby; and a brother-in-law, Leonard Foster. A funeral service will be held at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, with Pastor Robert Rieke officiating. Burial will be in the Sauk City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004. Hooverson Funeral Home.

Leonard Foster

M, d. before April 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore April 2004Leonard Foster died before April 2004.

Russell Crosby

M, d. before 2004
Father*Ervin Crosby
Mother*Lena Grass
Life EventDateDescription
Russell Crosby was the son of Ervin Crosby and Lena Grass.
Deathbefore 2004Russell Crosby died before 2004.

Joseph Grauvogl

M, b. August 1849, d. after 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Grauvogl was also known as Josef.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1849Joseph Grauvogl was born in August 1849 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1875He married Mary (?) circa 1875.
Deathafter 1910Joseph Grauvogl died after 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJoseph Grauvogl was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as father in Otto John Grauvogl's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1879Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?) immigrated in 1879.
5 September 1893Municipal Court, Madison, Dane, WisconsinJoseph Grauvogl was naturalized on 5 September 1893 at Municipal Court, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Mary (?)

F, b. August 1852, d. after 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1875As of circa 1875,her married name was Grauvogl.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1852Mary (?) was born in August 1852 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1875She married Joseph Grauvogl circa 1875.
Deathafter 1910Mary (?) died after 1910.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary (?) was listed as wife in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary (?) was listed as mother in Otto John Grauvogl's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
DateLocationDescription
1879Mary (?) and Joseph Grauvogl immigrated in 1879.
1900Mary (?) had 12 with 12 living in 1900 children.

Children of Mary (?) and Joseph Grauvogl

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

John Grauvogl

M, b. 17 February 1884, d. 29 September 1941
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1884John Grauvogl was born on 17 February 1884 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Marriage6 May 1913John Grauvogl married Katherine E. Schrom, daughter of (?) Schrom, on 6 May 1913.
Death29 September 1941John Grauvogl died on 29 September 1941 at age 57.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Grauvogl was listed as a son in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Grauvogl was listed as a boarder in Francis B. Nachreiner's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of John Grauvogl and Katherine E. Schrom

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Mary Grauvogl

F, b. December 1885
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Nussbaum.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Grauvogl married Hubert Nussbaum.
BirthDecember 1885Mary Grauvogl was born in December 1885 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinMary Grauvogl was listed as a daughter in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Mary Grauvogl and Hubert Nussbaum

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.

Otto John Grauvogl

M, b. 17 May 1888, d. 5 March 1986
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUOtto John Grauvogl obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOtto John Grauvogl married Pearl Hemberger, daughter of Ferdinand Hemberger and Anna Margaret Hutter.
Birth17 May 1888Otto John Grauvogl was born on 17 May 1888 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Death5 March 1986Otto John Grauvogl died on 5 March 1986 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 97.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinOtto John Grauvogl was listed as a son in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinOtto John Grauvogl was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.4

Children of Otto John Grauvogl and Pearl Hemberger

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 85.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 124.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

William Grauvogl

M, b. June 1890, d. after April 1940
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Grauvogl was also known as Graufogl.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1890William Grauvogl was born in June 1890 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Marriagecirca 1911William Grauvogl married Anna M. Alt, daughter of Andreas Alt and Anna Kiener, circa 1911.
Deathafter April 1940William Grauvogl died after April 1940.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Grauvogl was listed as a son in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
28 April 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Grauvogl was listed as a boarder in Francis B. Nachreiner's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
6 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Grauvogl was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, surname listed as Graufogl.3
29 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
29 April 1940Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.5

Children of William Grauvogl and Anna M. Alt

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375749.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 452.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 122.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
  5. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-9.

Frederick Michael Grauvogl

M, b. 5 March 1893, d. 10 March 1978
Father*Joseph Grauvogl b. Aug 1849, d. a 1910
Mother*Mary (?) b. Aug 1852, d. a 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrederick Michael Grauvogl was also known as Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1893Frederick Michael Grauvogl was born on 5 March 1893 at Wisconsin also reported as Mar 1894.
He was the son of Joseph Grauvogl and Mary (?)
Marriagecirca 1921Frederick Michael Grauvogl married Agnes A. Davey circa 1921.
Death10 March 1978Frederick Michael Grauvogl died on 10 March 1978 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinFrederick Michael Grauvogl was listed as a son in Joseph Grauvogl's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Frederick Michael Grauvogl and Agnes A. Davey

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 134.

Kenneth Ferstl

M, b. 31 May 1940, d. 20 September 2018
Father*Joseph H. Ferstl b. 19 Mar 1912, d. 1 May 1995
Mother*Vera T. Grauvogl b. 11 Nov 1918, d. 11 Oct 2002
Kenneth Ferstl 1958 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKenneth Ferstl married an unknown person.
Birth31 May 1940He was born on 31 May 1940 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph H. Ferstl and Vera T. Grauvogl.
Death20 September 2018Kenneth Ferstl died on 20 September 2018 at age 78 Kenneth L. Ferstl died September 20, 2018 in Denton, TX. He was born on May 31, 1940 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Joseph Ferstl and Vera T. Grauvogl Ferstl.

Ken Ferstl received three academic degrees. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree in music education at what is now the University of North Texas. He worked at the Willis Library (UNT) as a cataloguer during 1963-64. He next studied for the Master of Library Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received the degree in 1967.

Ken and Sondra returned to Denton in 1969 where Ken was appointed an instructor in the School of Library & Information Sciences. Except for a stint as a librarian at the Emily Fowler Public Library in Denton, Ken taught at the University of North Texas for 20 ½ years. He left in the early 1970’s to study at Indiana University – Bloomington where he received the Ph.D. in Library Science (1977).

Ken’s specialties in librarianship were cataloging and classification, public libraries, and young adult services. He was particularly active in the Texas Library Association, serving as Program Co-Chair for several of the annual conferences.

Following a stroke and brain aneurysm in 1993, Ken took disability retirement. He recovered sufficiently to travel with Sondra and to enjoy attending opera and theatre performances, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ken also served two terms as chair of the Public Library Board.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra, his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Dick Abbott, and his brother, Allen Ferstl. He is survived by his twin sister Karen Ferstl; his sister Kolleen Johnson, his sister-in-law, Sue Ferstl, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Roselawn Memorial Park, Denton.
DateLocationDescription
1958Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinKenneth Ferstl graduated in 1958 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Mary Lynn Jo Ferstl

F, b. 16 February 1943, d. 25 April 2018
Father*Joseph H. Ferstl b. 19 Mar 1912, d. 1 May 1995
Mother*Vera T. Grauvogl b. 11 Nov 1918, d. 11 Oct 2002
Mary Ferstl 1961 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Abbott.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Lynn Jo Ferstl married Richard H. Abbott.
Birth16 February 1943Mary Lynn Jo Ferstl was born on 16 February 1943 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph H. Ferstl and Vera T. Grauvogl.
Death25 April 2018Mary Lynn Jo Ferstl died on 25 April 2018 at Wisconsin at age 75 Mary Lynn Jo Abbott (nee Ferstl) age 75 of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully and comfortably on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI.

Mary was born February 16, 1943 in Reedsburg, WI to Vera T. (nee Grauvogl) and Joseph H. Ferstl. She was united in marriage to Richard H. Abbott “Dick” on October 16, 1971 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. She graduated St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Marshfield, WI and was a registered nurse at Hartford Memorial Hospital for 30 years. After retirement she was a volunteer at the hospital’s gift shop for several years. Together, Mary and Dick were longtime members of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Hartford. She was a member of the Hartford Senior Friends and also a past president of the Edgewater Condominiums Association. Mary enjoyed: baking for her family and for church functions, bowling, crocheting, knitting, crossword puzzles and word searches, reading Danielle Steele books, watching Wheel of Fortune and shows at the Fireside Dinner Theatre, taking day bus trips with Dick, and most of all she loved time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Brian (Sara) Abbott of Cornell, James “Jim” Abbott of Hartford, and Lynn (Dan) Biertzer of Hartford; cherished grandchildren, Grady and Emma Abbott of Cornell, and Evan and Lucy Biertzer of Hartford; dear siblings, Karen Ferstl of Sheboygan, Kenneth Ferstl of Denton, Texas, Kolleen Johnson of Cottage Grove; dear siblings-in-law, Sue Ferstl of La Valle; Dorothy Waddell of Grafton, Lenore Abbott of Cudahy, Douglas (Sue) Abbott of Waukesha, and Dianne Abbott of Yucaipa, CA. She is further survived by loved nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Richard H. Abbott; parents; parents-in-law, Douglas G. and Lucille E. (nee Wagner) Abbott; brother, Allen Ferstl; and siblings-in-law, Andrew Johnson, Sondra Ferstl, Donald Abbott and Tom (Delores) Abbott, and Tom Waddell.

Memorial Mass for Mary will be celebrated Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (4886 WI-175 Hartford, WI 53027) with Fr. Davies Edassery officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Saturday from 9:00a.m.-10:45a.m. with fellowship to follow.

Inurnment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hartford, WI.

Allen J. Ferstl

M, b. 25 May 1955, d. 3 October 2015
Father*Joseph H. Ferstl b. 19 Mar 1912, d. 1 May 1995
Mother*Vera T. Grauvogl b. 11 Nov 1918, d. 11 Oct 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1955Allen J. Ferstl was born on 25 May 1955 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph H. Ferstl and Vera T. Grauvogl.
Death3 October 2015Allen J. Ferstl died on 3 October 2015 at age 60 Allen J. Ferstl, age 60, of LaValle, died suddenly on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on May 25, 1955 in Reedsburg, the son of Joseph and Vera (Grauvogl) Ferstl. Allen was a 1973 graduate of Webb High School in Reedsburg. He also was a 1975 graduate from Madison Area Technical College. On April 28, 1990, he was married to the former Susan L. Schutt. Allen worked at Grede Foundry and then pursued a cheese making career. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing, was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast but most important was the time he spent with his girls. Survivors include his wife, Susan; two daughters: Danielle and Haley; four siblings: Karen Ferstl, of Sheboygan; Kenneth Ferstl, of Denton, Texas; Kolleen Johnson, of LaValle and Mary (Dick) Abbott, of Hartford; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Ariel, on February 9, 2003; his parents and his father and mother-in-law: Gene and Pat Schutt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Father David Carrano officiating. Private family interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Hoof Funeral Home where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials toward an education fund for his daughters would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Child of Allen J. Ferstl

Wilbert J. Gelhaus

M, b. 2 March 1916, d. 10 January 1998
Father*Joseph A. Gelhaus b. 30 Sep 1891, d. 1946
Mother*Anna Ruland b. c 1895, d. b Nov 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1916Wilbert J. Gelhaus was born on 2 March 1916.
He was the son of Joseph A. Gelhaus and Anna Ruland.
Marriage20 November 1942Wilbert J. Gelhaus married Evangeline M. Grauvogl, daughter of Alois A. Grauvogl and Mary A. Ostermeyer, on 20 November 1942.
Death10 January 1998Wilbert J. Gelhaus died on 10 January 1998 at age 81.

Helen C. Meise

F, b. 11 October 1921, d. 5 September 2011
Father*Henry Carl Meise b. 5 Oct 1886, d. 5 Mar 1986
Mother*Margaret C. Needham b. 22 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1971
Helen C Bindl
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 April 1939As of 18 April 1939,her married name was Bindl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1921Helen C. Meise was born on 11 October 1921 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Carl Meise and Margaret C. Needham.
Marriage18 April 1939Helen C. Meise married Michael Philip Bindl, son of Thomas H. Bindl and Veronica Pauline Dischler, on 18 April 1939.
Death5 September 2011Helen C. Meise died on 5 September 2011 at age 89 Helen C. Bindl, age 89, of Plain, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, surrounded by the love of her children. She was born on Oct. 11, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Needham) Meise in Plain. Helen was married on April 18, 1939, to Michael P. Bindl. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church and loved cooking, baking, canning, gardening and flowers. Survivors include five children, Wayne "Buzz" Bindl of Spring Green, Connie (Leo) Ellefson of Middleton, Sandra Bindl and Ron Rego of Lone Rock, Gary (JoAnn) Bindl of Spring Green, Linda (John) Niesen of Cross Plains; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerald (Kathleen) Meise of Plain; two sisters-in-law, Helen Schulte of Hillpoint, and Leona Jacobson of Milwaukee; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Meise; her husband, Michael Bindl; a daughter-in-law, Geri Bindl; and two brothers, Louie and Earl Meise. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at noon at ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Plain. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 8, 2011 - Helen (Meise) Bindl obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHelen C. Meise was listed as a daughter in Henry Carl Meise's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Helen C. Meise and Michael Philip Bindl

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 110.0.

Wayne Henry Bindl

M, b. 23 May 1940, d. 11 December 2022
Father*Michael Philip Bindl b. 19 Aug 1915, d. 1 Dec 2006
Mother*Helen C. Meise b. 11 Oct 1921, d. 5 Sep 2011
Wayne Henry Bindl
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameWayne Henry Bindl also went by the name of Buzzy.
Name VariationWayne Henry Bindl was also known as Buzz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1940Wayne Henry Bindl was born on 23 May 1940 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Michael Philip Bindl and Helen C. Meise.
Marriage26 June 1965Wayne Henry Bindl married Geraldine Marie Ederer, daughter of Reuben John Ederer and Dorothy Catherine Bauer, on 26 June 1965 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Geraldine Marie Ederer and Wayne Henry Bindl marriage announcement.
Madison Capital Times June 30, 1965 - Geraldine Marie Ederer and Wayne Henry Bindl marriage announcement
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 09 Jan 1965 - Geraldine Ederer and Wayne H Bindl engagement announcement
Death11 December 2022Wayne Henry Bindl died on 11 December 2022 at age 82 Wayne H. “Buzzy” Bindl, age 82 of Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born on May 23, 1940 in Richland Center, WI the son of Michael and Helen (Meise) Bindl. Buzzy was married on June 26, 1965 to the former Geraldine Ederer. He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and farmed all of his life. He enjoyed playing cards, all sports but especially baseball and the Chicago Cubs.

Survivors include his five children, Renae (Mike) Quale of Middleton, Roger Bindl of Spring Green, Rodney (Ruth) Bindl of Middleton, Reggie (Ana Michelsen) Bindl of Bettendorf, Iowa, Rita (Justin) Tafs of Spring Green; eight grandchildren, Krysta (Mike) Newsome, Michael Quale, Hunter and Ashley Bindl, Oliver and Lucia Bindl Michelsen, Angus and Veda Tafs; a special friend, Mary Schubert; four siblings, Sandy (Ron), Connie, Gary, Linda; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine “Gerri” Bindl, parents, Michael and Helen Bindl.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Garrett Kau will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Geraldine Marie Ederer

F, b. 5 February 1944, d. 4 November 2009
Father*Reuben John Ederer b. 3 Jul 1909, d. 8 Dec 1991
Mother*Dorothy Catherine Bauer b. 16 Jun 1913, d. 5 Oct 1990
Geraldine M Ederer 1965
Mrs Wayne Henry Bindl (Geraldine Marie Ederer) 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeraldine Marie Ederer was also known as Geri.
Married Name26 June 1965As of 26 June 1965,her married name was Bindl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 February 1944Geraldine Marie Ederer was born on 5 February 1944.
She was the daughter of Reuben John Ederer and Dorothy Catherine Bauer.
Marriage26 June 1965Geraldine Marie Ederer married Wayne Henry Bindl, son of Michael Philip Bindl and Helen C. Meise, on 26 June 1965 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin, Geraldine Marie Ederer and Wayne Henry Bindl marriage announcement.
Madison Capital Times June 30, 1965 - Geraldine Marie Ederer and Wayne Henry Bindl marriage announcement
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 09 Jan 1965 - Geraldine Ederer and Wayne H Bindl engagement announcement
Death4 November 2009Geraldine Marie Ederer died on 4 November 2009 at age 65 Geraldine "Gerri", age 65, of Spring Green, passed away on Wednesday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born the daughter of Reuben & Dorothy (Bauer) Ederer. She was married on June 26, 1965, to Wayne "Buzz" Bindl. Gerri was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. Gerri loved gardening, baking, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and her flowers. Survivors include her husband, Buzz Bindl of Spring Green, WI; five children, Renae (Mike) Quale of Middleton, WI, Roger Bindl of Spring Green, WI, Rodney (Ruth) Bindl of Middleton, WI, Reggie (Ana) Bindl of Madrid, Spain, and Rita Bindl of Spring Green, WI; four grandchildren, Krysta and Michael Quale, and Hunter and Ashley Bindl; 10 siblings, Lee (Gene) Schmid of Plain, Alice (Delbert) Schutz of Waunakee, WI, Caryl (John) Nelson of Spring Green, WI, Marilyn (Jim) Maffet of Lakeland, FL, John (Ellen) Ederer of Spring Green, WI, Lois Roddick and Judy Ederer both of Waunakee, WI, Marge (Bruce) Hockensmith of Tampa, FL, Diane Ederer of Huntsville, TN, and Susan (Dave) Gill of Platteville, WI; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Dorothy Ederer; and a brother, Gerald Ederer. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Luke's Catholic Church in Plain. Father Mike Resop officiated.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 7, 2009 - Geraldine (Ederer) Bindl obituary

Harold C. Schulte

M, b. 27 February 1919, d. 17 February 2003
Father*John R. Schulte b. c 1885
Mother*Anna Seamandel b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1919Harold C. Schulte was born on 27 February 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John R. Schulte and Anna Seamandel.
Marriage15 August 1941Harold C. Schulte married Kathryn Pyffereon on 15 August 1941.
Marriage12 July 1969Harold C. Schulte married Helen E. Bindl, daughter of Thomas H. Bindl and Veronica Pauline Dischler, on 12 July 1969.
Death17 February 2003Harold C. Schulte died on 17 February 2003 at age 83 Harold C. Schulte, 83, died Feb. 17 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, Wis. He was born Feb. 27, 1919, at Lime Ridge, Wis., the son of John and Anna Seamandel Schulte. He married Kathryn Pyffereon on Aug. 15, 1941. She died Oct. 11, 1965. He married Helen Bindl on July 12, 1969. He was a maintenance man for Ithaca High School until 1982 and farmed most of his life. Schulte was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church at Loreto, Wis. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Joe Schulte of Ellinwood and Robert Schulte of Madison, Wis; three daughters, Mary Kay of Loyd, Wis., Alice Ann of rural Reedsburg, Wis., and Sandy of rural Hillpoint, Wis; one sister, Mabel Kitzke; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandson; twin great-granddaughters; one brother, Awald Schulte; and one sister, Alice Schulte. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Mike Resop officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul?s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Barton County Historical Society in Great Bend or Ellinwood Library Art Restoration Project, all in care of Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Great Bend (Kan) Tribune Feb. 20, 2003.

Aubrey Earl Jacobson

M, b. 19 March 1920, d. 4 May 1992
Father*Glen J. Jacobson b. c 1905
Mother*Edith L. Hughbanks b. c 1907
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAubrey Earl Jacobson was also known as Glen Aubrey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAubrey Earl Jacobson married Marion E. (?)
Birth19 March 1920Aubrey Earl Jacobson was born on 19 March 1920.
He was the son of Glen J. Jacobson and Edith L. Hughbanks.
Marriageafter 1968Aubrey Earl Jacobson married Leona M. Bindl, daughter of Thomas H. Bindl and Veronica Pauline Dischler, after 1968 at second marriage for her.
Death4 May 1992Aubrey Earl Jacobson died on 4 May 1992 at age 72.
Burialafter 4 May 1992He was buried after 4 May 1992 at Bear Creek Cemetery, La Farge, Vernon, Wisconsin.

Henry Carl Meise

M, b. 5 October 1886, d. 5 March 1986
Father*Stephen Meise b. Sep 1853, d. 1947
Mother*Bertha Schroeter b. Mar 1854, d. 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Carl Meise was also known as Henry J.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHenry Carl Meise obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 October 1886Henry Carl Meise was born on 5 October 1886 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Stephen Meise and Bertha Schroeter.
Marriage20 October 1909Henry Carl Meise married Margaret C. Needham, daughter of Lorenzo D. Needham and Margaret Voelkel, on 20 October 1909.
Death5 March 1986Henry Carl Meise died on 5 March 1986 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 99.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinHenry Carl Meise was listed as a son in Stephen Meise's household on the 1900 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHenry Carl Meise appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Stephen Meise at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
3 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHenry Carl Meise was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
4 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.4

Children of Henry Carl Meise and Margaret C. Needham

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1813; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 115.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 896.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 451.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 110.0.