William Hay Knowles

M, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1917William Hay Knowles married Leona B. Doyle before 1917.
Death1959William Hay Knowles died in 1959.

Child of William Hay Knowles and Leona B. Doyle

Leona B. Doyle

F, b. 1897, d. 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1917As of before 1917,her married name was Knowles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1897Leona B. Doyle was born in 1897.
Marriagebefore 1917She married William Hay Knowles before 1917.
Death1950Leona B. Doyle died in 1950.

Child of Leona B. Doyle and William Hay Knowles

John Baptist Bayer

M, b. 25 January 1895, d. 11 January 1959
Father*George Bayer b. May 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Barbara H. Ederer b. Jun 1863, d. 1949
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Baptist Bayer married Clara E. Gruber, daughter of John Gruber and Anna Maria Baier.
Birth25 January 1895John Baptist Bayer was born on 25 January 1895 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Bayer and Barbara H. Ederer.
Death11 January 1959John Baptist Bayer died on 11 January 1959 at Rice, Wisconsin, at age 63.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Baptist Bayer was listed as a son in George Bayer's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; includes grandson Alfred Hehemberger, age 5.1
1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinJohn Baptist Bayer was listed as a son in Barbara H. Ederer's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of John Baptist Bayer and Clara E. Gruber

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

George Bayer

M, b. May 1857, d. 1929
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1857George Bayer was born in May 1857 at Germany.
Marriage7 June 1891He married Barbara H. Ederer on 7 June 1891 at Cook, Illinois.
Death1929George Bayer died in 1929.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinGeorge Bayer was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, includes grandson Alfred Hehemberger, age 5.1
DateLocationDescription
20 May 1891New York, New YorkGeorge Bayer and Barbara H. Ederer immigrated on 20 May 1891 to New York, New York, Place of Origin: Germany
Port of Departure: Antwerp, Belgium
Destination: Chicago, Illinois
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Friesland.

Children of George Bayer and Barbara H. Ederer

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.

Anne Bayer

F, b. 9 May 1907, d. 24 October 1978
Father*George Bayer b. May 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Barbara H. Ederer b. Jun 1863, d. 1949
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnne Bayer was also known as Anna.
Name VariationAnne Bayer was also known as Ann.
Married Namecirca 1928As of circa 1928,her married name was Schoenmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1907Anne Bayer was born on 9 May 1907 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Bayer and Barbara H. Ederer.
Marriagecirca 1928Anne Bayer married Roman W. Schoenmann, son of William Fredrick Schoenmann and Katherine Paulus, circa 1928.
Death24 October 1978Anne Bayer died on 24 October 1978 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 71 Anne (Bayer) Schoenmann obituary; also reported as 25 Oct 1978.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 25, 1978 - Anne (Bayer) Schoenmann obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAnne Bayer was listed as a daughter in George Bayer's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; includes grandson Alfred Hehemberger, age 5.1
17 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinAnne Bayer was listed as wife in Roman W. Schoenmann's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Anne Bayer and Roman W. Schoenmann

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 78.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 116.0.

Roman W. Schoenmann

M, b. 12 March 1906, d. 9 June 1969
Father*William Fredrick Schoenmann b. Jun 1876, d. 1948
Mother*Katherine Paulus b. Dec 1878, d. 4 Nov 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRoman W. Schoenmann was also known as Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1906Roman W. Schoenmann was born on 12 March 1906 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of William Fredrick Schoenmann and Katherine Paulus.
Marriagecirca 1928Roman W. Schoenmann married Anne Bayer, daughter of George Bayer and Barbara H. Ederer, circa 1928.
Death9 June 1969Roman W. Schoenmann died on 9 June 1969 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 63.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinRoman W. Schoenmann was listed as a son in William Fredrick Schoenmann's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
17 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinRoman W. Schoenmann was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Roman W. Schoenmann and Anne Bayer

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0115; Image: 900; FHL Number: 1375749.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 116.0.

Dolores Betty Schoenmann

F, b. 22 July 1929, d. 26 September 2003
Father*Roman W. Schoenmann b. 12 Mar 1906, d. 9 Jun 1969
Mother*Anne Bayer b. 9 May 1907, d. 24 Oct 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDolores Betty Schoenmann was also known as Delores.
Married Name12 October 1949As of 12 October 1949,her married name was Reuter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1929Dolores Betty Schoenmann was born on 22 July 1929 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Roman W. Schoenmann and Anne Bayer.
Marriage12 October 1949Dolores Betty Schoenmann married Edwin Henry Reuter, son of Henry Reuter and Geraldine Miller, on 12 October 1949.
Death26 September 2003Dolores Betty Schoenmann died on 26 September 2003 at age 74 Dolores Betty Reuter, 74, Baraboo, passed away on Friday evening, Sept. 26, 2003, at her home. Dolores, the daughter of Roman and Ann (nee Bayer) Schoenmann, was born on July 22, 1929, in Plain. Having been raised in Plain, she attended St. Luke's Catholic Church and School. Dolores had been employed as a switchboard operator in Spring Green when she met her future husband, Edwin Reuter. They were married on Oct. 12, 1949, at St. John's Church in Spring Green. They moved to Baraboo in 1952 and have resided in their present home for the last 44 years. Dolores had also once been a library aide at the Baraboo Senior High School, and more recently, had thoroughly enjoyed being the "demo lady" at Darrows. She was proud to have conquered a bout with breast cancer in 1994. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Dolores is survived by her loving husband of almost 54 years, Ed Reuter, Baraboo; 10 children, Pam (George) McDonald, Madison, Patti (Jim) Pederson, Freeport, Fla., Dennis (Lynette) Reuter, Prairie du Sac, Michael (Jenny) Reuter, Madison, Peggy (Kirk) Garoutte, Anchorage, Alaska, Penny Young, Anchorage, Alaska, Jill Walls, Madison, Jan Reuter (and friend, Jon Backeberg), Reedsburg, Michelle Reuter, Madison, and Lisa (Dennis) Janke, Baraboo; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; her special cousins, Anita Bindl and Lorraine Lawrence; a brother-in-law, Gerald (Miriam) Reuter, Prosperity, S.C; four sisters-in-law, Margie (Ray) Lease, Barneveld, Marie Reuter, Baraboo, Shirley Schmid, Waunakee, and Rosemary Herndon, Baraboo; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Tim Young; and two brothers-in-law, Verlyn Schmid and Red Herndon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Thursday, Oct. 2, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call today, Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 until 8 p.m. at St. Joseph's; and on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church. The D of I will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. The Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo is assisting with arrangements. Dolores loved traveling and spending time socializing with her large family and host of friends and entertaining them with her kazoo.
Census DateLocationDescription
17 April 1930Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinDolores Betty Schoenmann was listed as a daughter in Roman W. Schoenmann's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Dolores Betty Schoenmann and Edwin Henry Reuter

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: 4B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 116.0.

Edwin Henry Reuter

M, b. 13 November 1927, d. 23 March 2006
Father*Henry Reuter b. c 1898
Mother*Geraldine Miller b. c 1905
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdwin Henry Reuter was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 November 1927Edwin Henry Reuter was born on 13 November 1927 at Bear Valley, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Reuter and Geraldine Miller.
Marriage12 October 1949Edwin Henry Reuter married Dolores Betty Schoenmann, daughter of Roman W. Schoenmann and Anne Bayer, on 12 October 1949.
Death23 March 2006Edwin Henry Reuter died on 23 March 2006 at age 78 Edwin Henry Reuter, age 78, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006, at St. Clare Hospital, after a battle with cancer, with many of his loving children at his side. Ed was born on Nov. 13, 1927, in Bear Valley, the son of Henry and Geraldine (Miller) Reuter. He graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1945 and from UW-Platteville in 1951 with a degree in teaching. From 1945 until 1947, Ed served with the U.S. Army in World War II as sergeant and PX store manager. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan. Ed was married to Dolores Schoenmann, the love of his life, on Oct. 12, 1949. Their marriage of 54 years was blessed with 10 children, Pam, Patti, Dennis, Mike, Peggy, Penny, Jill, Jan, Michelle and Lisa. Dolores, who preceded him in death on Sept. 27, 2003, was the calming influence in his life and was significantly responsible for Ed's many accomplishments. Ed taught agriculture at Ithaca High School in Richland County from 1951 until 1952. He then began a 33 year career in agricultural lending with Production Credit Association in Baraboo. After retiring from PCA, Ed began a new career when he started his own tax business, serving many of his farming friends until he sold the business in 2003. Ed further spent 22 years with Baraboo Mutual Insurance, served nine years on the Sauk County Fair Board, and was Chairman of the Wisconsin High School Rodeo for six years. Ed received numerous awards throughout his distinguished career that include: Meritorious Service from the Mutual Insurance Companies, Honorary Chapter Farmer from FFA, Life Membership Award in the Dairy Shrine Club, Tax Program Specialist from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Paul, and Honorary Life Membership Award from the Sauk County Young and Adult Farmer's Club. Ed has been a long time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Baraboo and served with the Knights of Columbus. Ed also enjoyed his lifelong membership with the Baraboo Elk's Lodge. He is survived by 10 children, Pam (George) McDonald of Madison, Patti (Jim) Pederson of Freeport, Fla., Dennis (Lynette) Reuter of Prairie du Sac, Michael (Jenny) Reuter of Madison, Peggy (Kirk) Garoutte of Anchorage, Alaska, Penny Young of Anchorage, Alaska, Jill Walls of Madison, Jan Reuter (Jon Backeberg) of Reedsburg, Michelle Reuter of Baraboo, and Lisa (Dennis) Janke of Baraboo; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margie (Ray) Lease of Barneveld, Shirley Schmid of Waunakee, and Rosemary Herndon of Baraboo; a brother, Gerald (Mariam) Reuter of Prosperity, S.C; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. In addition to his wife, Dolores, Ed was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marie; three brothers-in-law, Verlyn Schmid, Red Herndon, and Milfred Robson; and his son-in-law, Tim Young. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Baraboo, with Father Larry Bakke officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the REDLIN FUNERAL HOME, 401 Madison Ave., in Baraboo; and at the church on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorials may be made to the St. Clare Hospice Center. Ed will be missed greatly, but as you drive by the Fairgrounds, a well-manicured farm, a perfectly planted cornfield, or hear a distant organ playing your favorite song, his memory will live with us all.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinEdwin Henry Reuter was listed as a son in Henry Reuter's household on the 1930 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to John Reuter.1

Child of Edwin Henry Reuter and Dolores Betty Schoenmann

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 585.0.

Penny Louise Reuter

F, b. 20 April 1958, d. 29 June 2011
Father*Edwin Henry Reuter b. 13 Nov 1927, d. 23 Mar 2006
Mother*Dolores Betty Schoenmann b. 22 Jul 1929, d. 26 Sep 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Young.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePenny Louise Reuter married Sgt. Timothy Young.
Birth20 April 1958Penny Louise Reuter was born on 20 April 1958 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edwin Henry Reuter and Dolores Betty Schoenmann.
Death29 June 2011Penny Louise Reuter died on 29 June 2011 at Anchorage, Alaska, at age 53 Penny Louise Reuter-Young, age 53, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in her home in Anchorage, Alaska. Penny was born April 20, 1958, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, to Edwin and Dolores Reuter. She was a student at St. Joseph's Catholic School. Penny and her brothers and sisters were always involved in 4-H and other Sauk County Fair activities. She went on to graduate from the Baraboo Senior High School, class of 1976. Penny made Baraboo her home, when she started working at the Thunderbird Lanes that landed her then dream job. She loved the bowling leagues and was named the ugliest bartender one year while working there. She then decided to move to North Freedom where she worked for many years tending bar at Stebblers and then at the Freedom Inn, owned by Jim and Linda. Penny pursued her next job in Fond du Lac at Prange Way working in the outdoor department until she moved on in 1993. She began planning a vacation to the last frontier of Alaska where she continued on to travel to that great state. After a six week vacation, she decided to make Alaska her home. That is where she met and later married Sgt. Timothy Young of Anchorage, Alaska, until his death on Sept. 18, 2002. Her first job in Anchorage was at the Carr's Safeway grocery chain where she was a lead checkout clerk. She then moved to the floral department where she stayed for 10 happy years. It was years later when she met the love of her life, Mitch McNamee, formally of Bakersfield, Calif. She and Mitch loved to go camping at Portage Glacier and mountain biking all around the area. Nothing made her happier than to spend time in the great outdoors with him. His sense of humor and wit made her life so enjoyable. She was at her best with him. She and Mitch have been together for eight loving years. After pursuing a career as a floral arranger, she then moved on to Muffy's Magical Garden where she found her calling of arranging and delivering flowers to the local residents. She thoroughly enjoyed her job at the flower shop at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Her part time career interest was as a dental assistant, juggling work and her classes at the dental school in Anchorage. She held odd jobs like light housekeeping at Susitna Energy Systems and at the State of Alaska tie-down office in Anchorage. Penny worked as much as she could until she took on the challenge of chemotherapy that made her slow down for the many months while she battled this terrible disease. Penny was a member of St. Patrick's Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. Deacon Felix Maguire was her mentor and came to visit her in the hospital during her fight with cancer. A special mass was said in Penny's honor on July 3, 2011, at the church. Penny had the power of faith in her, so you know she made peace with herself before her passing. Before her journey back home, with family accompanying her, Deacon Felix blessed her ashes and sent her home to spend her final resting place in Baraboo. Penny is survived by her longtime boyfriend, Mitchell McNamee of Anchorage, Alaska; her siblings, Pam (George) McDonald of Madison, Patti (Jim) Pederson of Freeport, Fla., Dennis (Lynn) Reuter of Prairie du Sac, Michael (Jenny) Reuter of Madison, Peggy (Kirk) Garoutte of Anchorage, Alaska, Jill Walls of Madison, Jan (Jon) Backeburg of Reedsburg, Michelle Reuter of Baraboo, and Lisa (Dennis) Janke of Baraboo; aunt and godmother, Shirley Schmid of Waunakee; aunt, Rosemary Herndon of Baraboo; aunt and uncle, Margie and Ray Lease of Barneveld; aunt, Miriam of Prosperity, S.C; many, many wonderful cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives; and too many friends to list. In addition to her late husband, Sgt. Timothy Young; Penny was preceded in death by her wonderful parents, Edwin and Dolores Reuter; aunt, Marie Reuter; and uncles, Verlyn Schmid, Red Herndon, Milfred Robson and Gerald Reuter. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 11 a.m. at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH in Baraboo with a Christian burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday at church. Penny's family invites all who loved her to join them at the Reuter family farm on Hwy 113. Penny will be sorely missed. She had that great laugh, a very loud whistle and all the memories, laughter and love are the treasures that we will keep forever. Let those good memories play over and over in your heart.

Sgt. Timothy Young

M, d. 18 September 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSgt. Timothy Young was also known as Tim.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSgt. Timothy Young married Penny Louise Reuter, daughter of Edwin Henry Reuter and Dolores Betty Schoenmann.
Death18 September 2002Sgt. Timothy Young died on 18 September 2002.

Henry Reuter

M, b. circa 1898
Father*John H. Reuter b. c 1870
Mother*Hulda (?) b. c 1874
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Henry Reuter was born circa 1898 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John H. Reuter and Hulda (?)
Marriagecirca 1927Henry Reuter married Geraldine Miller circa 1927.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Buena Vista, Richland, WisconsinHenry Reuter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin, living next door to John Reuter.1

Children of Henry Reuter and Geraldine Miller

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 585.0.

Gerald M. Reuter

M, b. 22 July 1933, d. 14 July 2007
Father*Henry Reuter b. c 1898
Mother*Geraldine Miller b. c 1905
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald M. Reuter was also known as Gerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1933Gerald M. Reuter was born on 22 July 1933 at Lone Rock, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Reuter and Geraldine Miller.
Death14 July 2007Gerald M. Reuter died on 14 July 2007 at age 73 Gerald M. (Gerry) Reuter, 73, of 3741 S.C. Highway 391, Prosperity, SC died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Reuter was born on July 22, 1933 in Lone Rock, WI, a son of the late Henry E. and Geraldine Miller Reuter. He was a twenty year veteran of the U.S. Army serving both in the Korean War and two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. In 1973 he founded G.M. Reuter Trucking Co. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 133 in Ridge Spring, SC, and a life member and past commander of the VFW Post 6740 in Leesville, SC. Mr. Reuter is survived by his wife, Miriam Derrick Reuter of Prosperity; three daughters, Connie Hartley of Prosperity, Phyllis M. (Aven) Martin of Leesville, and Susan (Allen) Hancock of Newberry; two sons, Marion G. (Marsha) Reuter and Bruce H. (Iris) Reuter, all of Prosperity; three sisters, Marjorie (Ray) Lease of Barnville, WI, Shirley Schmid of Waunakee, WI, and Rosemary Herndon of Baraboo, WI; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Reuter and a brother, Edwin H. Reuter. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 PM Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lowry Drennen and Pastor Roger Phillips. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home. The family will be at the residence, 3741 SC Highway 391, Prosperity. The family wishes to express deepest gratitude to Dr. Chris Marshall and Dr. Chaudhry Mushtag and Hospice Care of Tri County. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Tri County, 166 Stonebridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210-8239 and to Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 80 Zion Circle, Prosperity SC 29127.