Reginald Theodore Jaquish

M, b. 8 December 1952, d. 20 July 2014
Father*Theodore Martin Jaquish b. 7 Sep 1918, d. 6 Dec 2011
Mother*Irma Leigh b. 10 Sep 1918, d. 4 Mar 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationReginald Theodore Jaquish was also known as Reg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1952Reginald Theodore Jaquish was born on 8 December 1952 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Theodore Martin Jaquish and Irma Leigh.
Death20 July 2014Reginald Theodore Jaquish died on 20 July 2014 at age 61 Reginald Theodore Jaquish, age 61 of Reedsburg passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care facility in Fitchburg following an 8 year battle with Melanoma. He was born on December 8, 1952 in Reedsburg, WI, the son of Theodore and Irma (Leigh) Jaquish. He married Pat Casati on June 1, 1979 at the Reedsburg United Methodist Church. A graduate of Weston High School, class of 1971, he was active in sports, 4-H and youth fellowship. Reggie attended UW-Madison, graduating with a degree in Dairy Science. He went on to partner with his father on the family farm in Hillpoint, WI. Later in life, he found his professional passion in land surveying, having earned another degree at MATC. He then started his own surveying practice, was a member of the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, as well as a member and past president of the Madison Area Surveyors’ Council. Reggie was a very active member of the Reedsburg United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and helped initiate the church’s Hispanic Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill.
Survivors include his wife, Pat of Reedsburg
Daughter, Andrea Jaquish of Reedsburg
Sisters, Barb (Bill) Klang of Reedsburg
Mary (Roger) Thibault of Bradenton, FL
Sister-in-law, LaNell Jaquish of Sauk City
Nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. in the Reedsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Marvin Singh officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the Farber Funeral Home from 5-7 P.M. and again at the church on Friday from 1:30 P.M. until the time of service. Private family burial will be made in Big Willow Cemetery, Richland County. The family requests memorials of remembrance to be made to Agrace Hospice Care or the Reedsburg United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.

Edwin Albert Yanke

M, b. 20 August 1897, d. 25 September 1989
Father*William F. Yanke b. May 1871, d. 12 Jul 1960
Mother*Augusta Wilhelmima Krey b. Jun 1875, d. 23 May 1953
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 August 1897Edwin Albert Yanke was born on 20 August 1897 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William F. Yanke and Augusta Wilhelmima Krey.
Marriage3 December 1919Edwin Albert Yanke married Elinora Giese, daughter of August George Giese and Emilia Fredricke Mellenthin, on 3 December 1919.
Death25 September 1989Edwin Albert Yanke died on 25 September 1989 at age 92.

Children of Edwin Albert Yanke and Elinora Giese

Harley Edward Yanke

M, b. 31 July 1920, d. April 2001
Father*Edwin Albert Yanke b. 20 Aug 1897, d. 25 Sep 1989
Mother*Elinora Giese b. 19 Jul 1897, d. 28 Feb 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 July 1920Harley Edward Yanke was born on 31 July 1920 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edwin Albert Yanke and Elinora Giese.
Marriage8 October 1946Harley Edward Yanke married Irene M. Liegel, daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron, on 8 October 1946.
DeathApril 2001Harley Edward Yanke died in April 2001 at Juneau, Wisconsin, at age 80 Harley Yanke obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 16, 2001 - Harley Yanke obituary

Children of Harley Edward Yanke and Irene M. Liegel

Arlene Yanke

F, b. circa 1923
Father*Edwin Albert Yanke b. 20 Aug 1897, d. 25 Sep 1989
Mother*Elinora Giese b. 19 Jul 1897, d. 28 Feb 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Patterson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArlene Yanke married (?) Patterson.
Birthcirca 1923Arlene Yanke was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edwin Albert Yanke and Elinora Giese.

Herbert Yanke

M, b. 12 August 1899, d. 22 February 1976
Father*William F. Yanke b. May 1871, d. 12 Jul 1960
Mother*Augusta Wilhelmima Krey b. Jun 1875, d. 23 May 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHerbert Yanke was also known as Janke.
Name VariationHerbert Yanke was also known as Herb.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1899Herbert Yanke was born on 12 August 1899 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William F. Yanke and Augusta Wilhelmima Krey.
Marriage30 November 1927Herbert Yanke married Louise Emma Anna Kruse, daughter of Herman I. Kruse and Sarah Maria Mary Ott, on 30 November 1927 at St. John's, Leland, Wisconsin.1
Death22 February 1976Herbert Yanke died on 22 February 1976 at age 76.

Citations

  1. [S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.

Andrews Yanke

M, b. circa 1896, d. before 1976
Father*William F. Yanke b. May 1871, d. 12 Jul 1960
Mother*Augusta Wilhelmima Krey b. Jun 1875, d. 23 May 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAndrews Yanke was also known as Andrew.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1896Andrews Yanke was born circa 1896 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William F. Yanke and Augusta Wilhelmima Krey.
Deathbefore 1976Andrews Yanke died before 1976.

Regina R. (?)

F, b. 1915, d. 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Yanke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRegina R. (?) married Elmer Roy Yanke, son of William F. Yanke and Augusta Wilhelmima Krey.
Birth1915Regina R. (?) was born in 1915.
Death1994She died in 1994.

Bernice V. Gelhaus

F, b. 1915, d. 2008
Father*Arnold Gelhaus Jr. b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 23 Jun 1940
Mother*Anna M. Christensen b. 1877, d. 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 February 1933As of 15 February 1933,her married name was Yanke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1915Bernice V. Gelhaus was born in 1915.
She was the daughter of Arnold Gelhaus Jr. and Anna M. Christensen.
Marriage15 February 1933Bernice V. Gelhaus married Milton Chester Yanke, son of William F. Yanke and Augusta Wilhelmima Krey, on 15 February 1933.
Death2008Bernice V. Gelhaus died in 2008.

Children of Bernice V. Gelhaus and Milton Chester Yanke

Irene M. Liegel

F, b. 27 February 1928, d. 13 June 2016
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 October 1946As of 8 October 1946,her married name was Yanke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1928Irene M. Liegel was born on 27 February 1928 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Marriage8 October 1946Irene M. Liegel married Harley Edward Yanke, son of Edwin Albert Yanke and Elinora Giese, on 8 October 1946.
Death13 June 2016Irene M. Liegel died on 13 June 2016 at age 88 Irene M. Yanke age 88 of Plain entered into eternal peace on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Maplewood Nursing Home. She was born on February 27, 1928 in Honey Creek Township the daughter of Walter and Mary (Aaron) Liegel. Irene was married on October 8, 1946 to Harley E. Yanke and was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Survivors include, 11 children, Don (Pat) of Loganville, Mary (Tom) Lamp of DeForest, Stan (Terry) of Avoca, Harlan (Diane) of Waunakee, Patti (Ken) Ruda of LaCrosse, Gene (Tammy) of DeForest, Rose (Bob) Jeffers of DeForest, sister-in-law Lucinda Yanke Erbs, Janet (Mark) Gilliland of Plover, Anne (Jim) Kowaleck of Massachusetts, Marilyn (Jeff) Stieve of Mequon, Paul (Ann) of Loganville, 24 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 7 siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Liegel, her husband, Harley Yanke, a daughter, Joyce Yanke, 2 sons, Thomas and Robert Yanke, a granddaughter, Alicia Yanke and 6 siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain, WI. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s School Endowment Fund or to a charity of choice. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinIrene M. Liegel was listed as a daughter in Walter Liegel's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Irene M. Liegel and Harley Edward Yanke

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Evelyn Carolyn Liegel

F, b. 25 December 1921, d. 2 March 1983
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Metcalf.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1921Evelyn Carolyn Liegel was born on 25 December 1921 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Marriage1944Evelyn Carolyn Liegel married Paul T. Metcalf in 1944.
Death2 March 1983Evelyn Carolyn Liegel died on 2 March 1983 at Wisconsin at age 61.

Lorraine Liegel

F, b. 3 June 1923, d. 21 May 2022
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1946As of 1946,her married name was Urbanek.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 June 1923Lorraine Liegel was born on 3 June 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Marriage1946Lorraine Liegel married Steve Urbanek in 1946.
Death21 May 2022Lorraine Liegel died on 21 May 2022 at age 98 Loraine Urbanek, 98 years old, passed away on May 21, 2022. She was born in Plain, WI to Mary and Walter Liegel, was an active member of St Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. She was a sister to 5 brothers and 8 sisters. As a young woman, Loraine worked on the family farm, worked at Badger Ordinance in Baraboo, WI and then moved to Milwaukee in her late teens to work as a bookkeeper at Blatz Brewing Company. She married Steve Urbanek in 1946 and started a family in Milwaukee. Steve was a home builder, broker & realtor and Loraine became the interior decorator for his model homes. In 1973, she and Steve moved the family to Fort Lauderdale, FL to further his construction career.

Loraine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Steve G. Urbanek, and her youngest son, Thomas Urbanek who passed in 2013. She is survived by 7 sons and 3 daughters: Stephan (Susan) of Oakland Park, Robert (Patricia) of Hutchinson Island, David (Daryl) of Waukesha, WI, Russell (Nenita) of Boca Raton, Jeffrey (Debra) of Leesburg, James (Dixie) of Delray Beach, Jon (Lisa) of St Augustine, Mary Beth Ahmed-Yahia (Brahim) of Waukesha, WI, Susan Scheetz (Rick) of New Smyrna Beach, Lori Bancale (Giovanni) Brussels, Belgium. She has 31 Grandchildren and 26 Great grandchildren.

For those of you familiar with Loraine, you know her life circled around family. She had eternal love for her husband. She stayed close with her sisters, sister(s) in law, brothers, and brother(s) in laws who were spread out across the states. She had unconditional and everlasting love for all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her best memories were spent with family during family events. Many of her greatest gifts to them consisted simply of her homemade treasures; pies, potato salad, stuffed sock monkey dolls, baby quilts and other precious items that were spectacular and will be remembered and valued by all. Her other favorite past time was her love of shopping with her daughters and other girls in the family to see and wear the latest fashion trends and keep up with latest styles.

She will be forever missed and dearly loved by all.

Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinLorraine Liegel was listed as a daughter in Walter Liegel's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Donald F. Liegel

M, b. 4 March 1925, d. 15 May 2001
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 March 1925Donald F. Liegel was born on 4 March 1925 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Death15 May 2001Donald F. Liegel died on 15 May 2001 at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDonald F. Liegel was listed as a son in Walter Liegel's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Dorothy Adeline Liegel

F, b. 7 May 1926, d. 15 April 2024
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 September 1946As of 17 September 1946,her married name was Frank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 May 1926Dorothy Adeline Liegel was born on 7 May 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Marriage17 September 1946Dorothy Adeline Liegel married Florian Reinhold Frank, son of Theodore Frank and Esther R. Kraemer, on 17 September 1946 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death15 April 2024Dorothy Adeline Liegel died on 15 April 2024 at age 97 Dorothy Adeline (Liegel) Frank, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on May 7, 1926, the 5th of 14 children born to Walter and Mary (Aron) Liegel. She was raised with her 5 brothers and 8 sisters on the family farm outside of Plain, Wisconsin.

Although her parents did not see the need for girls to attend high school, Dorothy insisted, and was proud to graduate from St. Luke’s High School in Plain in 1944. She wanted to continue to nursing school at the Twin Cities, but her parents refused. Dorothy instilled in her own family the value of education and her children would pursue knowledge with passion.

The Greatest Generation included many unsung heroes who did not go abroad to fight but kept the home fires burning. The women of that era contributed to the war effort, and Dorothy did her part. After graduating from high school, she was employed in the chemistry lab at what was then the Badger Ordnance Works, producing war materials for use in WWII. Dorothy had to stay in the Baraboo area during the week and went back to the family farm only on weekends.

After the war, Dorothy started dating Florian Frank, who had returned to Plain after serving in Europe during the War. They married on September 17, 1946, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Together they raised 12 children.

Dorothy and Florian owned and operated Biglow Cheese and Butter Company in Clyde, Wisconsin, from 1949 to 1989. She was an integral part of their cheese business as office manager/ bookkeeper/advisor of the business.

A product of the Depression, Dorothy became an expert seamstress making her own clothes. She would teach her children and many others in their community how to sew skillfully. She was a sewing leader for the local 4-H club and a member of the Clydette Homemaker Club.

An active volunteer in several organizations, Dorothy served as an officer on parish councils at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lone Rock and St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clyde. She was a member of the women’s auxiliary and volunteered as a poll worker during elections.

In addition to managing their business and family, Dorothy and Florian found time to travel extensively throughout Europe and North America.

Many fond memories will include Christmas time at the factory. We believe this to be Dorothy’s favorite time of year. Shopping, decorating, baking, and entertaining were all activities Dorothy loved to do. Her home would sparkle with the Christmas decorations and wonderful smells would come from the meals she prepared. The family made their way to Christmas Eve Mass at St. Malachy’s or Sacred Heart across the river. Afterward the factory would be filled with the laughter and conversation of her children, grandchildren, and some of the earlier great grandchildren. Her generosity was tremendous, and we all benefited from it in so many ways. They include her survivors: sons Joseph (Astrid) Frank, Mark (Eileen) Frank, Ted (Elaine) Frank, and Nick (Jodi) Frank; daughters Deborah Frank, Bonnie (Randy) Thompson, Sandra (Mark Dostal) Frank, and Susan (Bob) Ashton; son-in-law Pat Shelton (Diane); brother Jerry Liegel; and sisters Carol Meixelsperger, Mary Jane Hull (Leo), Liz Torgeson; 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Mary Liegel; brothers Roy, Donald, Norman and Louis Liegel; sisters Evelyn Metcalf, Lorraine Urbanek, Irene Yanke, Lucy Dolan, Marcy Marklein; her beloved husband of 74 years, Florian Frank; and daughters Diane Shelton, Barbara Frank, Elizabeth Frank, and Josephine Frank.

Visitation will be held April 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. with funeral mass at 10:00 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Burial to follow at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Plain, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDorothy Adeline Liegel was listed as a daughter in Walter Liegel's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Gerald W. Liegel

M, b. 30 August 1929, d. 3 March 2025
Father*Walter Liegel b. 4 Dec 1890, d. Sep 1970
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Aron b. 26 Feb 1895, d. 28 Jun 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald W. Liegel was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1929Gerald W. Liegel was born on 30 August 1929 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Marriage27 August 1955Gerald W. Liegel married Wanda A. Balaban, daughter of Peter Balaban and Marie Gross, on 27 August 1955.
Death3 March 2025Gerald W. Liegel died on 3 March 2025 at age 95 Gerald W. Liegel age 95 of Plain peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. He was born on August 30, 1929 in Loganville, WI the son of Walter and Mary (Aaron) Liegel.

Jerry served in the United States Army. He was married to the former Wanda Balaban on August 27, 1955. He was a life-long parishioner of St. Luke’s Catholic Church. He was a member of the Plain American Legion Post #398 and a longtime member of the Plain Fire Department. He was also a 65 year member of the Carpenter Union Local #314 in Madison and worked for over 40 years at Edward Kraemer and Sons. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was extremely humbled to go on the Honor Flight in 2017, which enhanced his proud patriotism.

Survivors include his 4 sons, Glenn (Sandi) of Madison, Walter (Pamela) of Spring Green, William (Barb) of Madison, Robert (Jennifer) of Rock Springs; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Carol Meixelsperger, Mary Jane (Leo) Hull, Liz Torgeson; sister-in-law, Yvonne Liegel; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Liegel; his wife, Wanda Liegel; brothers, Roy, Donald, Norman and Louis Liegel; sisters, Evelyn Metcalf, Lorraine Urbanek, Irene Yanke, Lucy Dolan, Marcy Marklein and Dorothy Frank.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain followed by military graveside rites conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398 and burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinGerald W. Liegel was listed as a son in Walter Liegel's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Robert J. Yanke

M, b. 9 January 1960, d. 9 June 2010
Father*Harley Edward Yanke b. 31 Jul 1920, d. Apr 2001
Mother*Irene M. Liegel b. 27 Feb 1928, d. 13 Jun 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1960Robert J. Yanke was born on 9 January 1960 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Harley Edward Yanke and Irene M. Liegel.
Death9 June 2010Robert J. Yanke died on 9 June 2010 at age 50 Robert J. Yanke, 50, of Plain, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Mr. Yanke was born on Jan. 9, 1960 in Richland Center, the son of Harley and Irene (Liegel) Yanke. On Aug. 8, 1981 he was united in marriage to the former Lucinda M. Wiese.

Mr. Yanke was a lifelong farmer in the Township of Franklin. His greatest joy and love was spending time with his wife and two children. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, taking rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed collecting toy tractors. He was proud to have had the opportunity to take the hunting trip of a lifetime to the Ukraine in October 2009.

Mr. Yanke is survived by his wife, Lucinda; his son, Nicholas Yanke; his mother, Irene Yanke, of Plain; 11 brothers and sisters, Don (Pat) Yanke, of Loganville, Mary (Tom) Lamp, of DeForest, Stan (Terri) Yanke, of Avoca, Harlan (Diane) Yanke, of Waunakee, Patty (Ken) Ruda, of LaCrosse, Gene Yanke, of DeForest, Rose (Bob) Jeffers, of DeForest, Janet (Mark) Gilliland, of Plover, Ann (Jim) Kowaleck, of Massachuetts, Marilyn (Jeff) Stieve, of Thiensville and Paul (Ann) Yanke, of Loganville; his father and mother-in-law, Lester and Lerna Mae Wiese, of Loganville; his brother-in-law, Larry (Linda) Wiese, of Loganville; his sister-in-law, Laurie (Larry) Ahrensmeyer, of Baraboo; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Alicia, on Aug. 12, 2007; his father, Harley Yanke; one sister, Joyce Yanke and one brother, Tom Yanke.

Funeral services were June 14 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Rock Springs, Township of Westfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials toward an education fund for his son, Nicholas, would be appreciated.

Child of Robert J. Yanke

Lester W. Wiese

M, b. 24 June 1932, d. 8 April 2020
Father*Eduard Wm Wiese b. 10 Feb 1892, d. 1 Mar 1968
Mother*Ruth R. Rose b. 25 Sep 1899, d. 8 Oct 1984
Lester W Wiese - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1932Lester W. Wiese was born on 24 June 1932 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Eduard Wm Wiese and Ruth R. Rose.
Death8 April 2020Lester W. Wiese died on 8 April 2020 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 87 Lester W. Wiese, age 87, of Loganville, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on June 24, 1932 in the Town of Westfield, Sauk County, the son of Edward and Ruth (Rose) Wiese. Lester was a 1950 graduate of Reedsburg High School. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. On October 21, 1961, he was married to the former Lerna Mae Schulte. Lester was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield and a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Stone Church. He was a fifty year board member of the Zion Lutheran Cemetery Association. Lester served as chairman of the Westfield Town Board, a member of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors and also served as president of the Loganville Village Board. He was a lifelong member of the Hillpoint VFW Post 3434. Survivors include his wife: Lerna Mae; three children: Lucinda (Larry) Erbs, of Elroy; Larry (Linda) Wiese, of Loganville and Laurie (Larry) Ahrensmeyer, of Baraboo; two grandchildren: Nicholas Yanke, and his fiance, Lucia Sanchez, and Allison Ahrensmeyer; four step-grandchildren: Emily, Travis, Nathan and Jacob Erbs; his sister-in-law: Phyllis Schenck, of Reedsburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Alicia Yanke; his son-in-law: Robert Yanke; two sisters: Valera Schuck and Rosemond Lichte; and one brother: Edmund Wiese. A private family graveside will be held in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Rock Springs. A visitation and memorial service will be held at a later date.
DateLocationDescription
1950Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinLester W. Wiese graduated in 1950 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.