Esther R. Kraemer

F, b. 14 September 1902, d. 1957
Father*Peter Kraemer b. 8 Dec 1863, d. 27 Apr 1947
Mother*Grace Ring b. 17 Feb 1873, d. 27 Jan 1907
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEsther R. Kraemer was also known as Ester Kraemer.
Married Namebefore 1923As of before 1923,her married name was Frank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1902Esther R. Kraemer was born on 14 September 1902 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Peter Kraemer and Grace Ring.
Marriagebefore 1923Esther R. Kraemer married Theodore Frank, son of Joseph Frank and Mary Soeldner, before 1923.
Death1957Esther R. Kraemer died in 1957.
Census DateLocationDescription
May 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEsther R. Kraemer was listed as a daughter in Peter Kraemer's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Esther R. Kraemer and Theodore Frank

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.

Florian Reinhold Frank

M, b. 8 April 1923, d. 20 March 2020
Father*Theodore Frank b. Dec 1897, d. 1990
Mother*Esther R. Kraemer b. 14 Sep 1902, d. 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1923Florian Reinhold Frank was born on 8 April 1923 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Theodore Frank and Esther R. Kraemer.
Death20 March 2020Florian Reinhold Frank died on 20 March 2020 at age 96 Florian Reinhold Frank, age 96 of Clyde, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020-- 20 days before his 97th birthday. He was born at home on April 8, 1923, in the log farmhouse on the Frank homestead farm in Wilson Creek, Spring Green Township. He was the son of Theodore Frank and Esther Kraemer Frank. His grandparents, Joseph and Mary Frank, were German immigrants. His paternal great grandparents, Franz and Anna Frank, and maternal great grandparents, Paul and Walburga Kraemer, were all from the Waldmünchen area in Germany.

Florian attended St. Luke’s School in Plain, WI. When he enrolled in first grade, he spoke Bayerisch, a Bavarian dialect of German, and had to repeat first grade to improve his English. He was the last surviving member of his graduating class from St. Luke’s High School.

Florian lived through the Great Depression of the 1930’s on the family farm. The farm had no electricity or indoor plumbing and used horse-drawn equipment. During this time, he was an avid hunter and his mother would cook whatever he brought home. Hunting was his only sport and he continued it into his 90’s. Florian enjoyed every opportunity to be out in the woods. With a rifle. Or shotgun.

Florian was inducted into the U.S. Army in March of 1943 and served in the 106th Infantry Division during the Second World War. His division was on the front line in Belgium at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge. Florian was qualified as a sharpshooter and machine gunner. At one time during the battle he was the lead machine gunner in a convoy of ammunition trucks carrying ammunition to supply artillery forces. Florian recounted his squirrel hunting in the Ardennes Forest the day before the final German push during the Battle of the Bulge. He was not one of the many American soldiers captured during that battle. He was awarded four battle stars for battles in the Ardennes, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.

After VE Day he was assigned to help process German and Bulgarian prisoners of war in Belgium and then served military police duty in Luxembourg. His unit received commendations from the countries of Belgium and France.

Florian and Dorothy were married on September 17, 1946, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain, WI. From 1949 to 1989, he and Dorothy owned and operated Biglow Cheese and Butter Company in Clyde, WI. Florian was a licensed cheese and butter maker, having graduated from the Dairy Short Course at the UW Dairy School. He was a founding partner in Muscoda Protein Products, a whey processing facility in Muscoda, WI.

Like many of his generation, service to God and country continued well after the war. Florian was a member of the American Legion, VFW and 106th Infantry Division Association. Florian was the last surviving WWII member of the Lone Rock American Legion Post. He was on the Board of Directors of the Greenway Manor Nursing Home. He was a DNR fire warden for the Clyde Township. He was a member of Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association and the Wisconsin Buttermakers and Graders Association. He attended Sacred Heart Church in Lone Rock and St. Malachy’s Church in Clyde prior to its closing. He was a Knights of Columbus and Lions Club member.

Family and hard work were two fundamental principles of living for Florian. He and Dorothy raised a large family while operating the cheese and butter business for 40 years. He cherished the love of his life, Dorothy, and together they weathered many challenges, tragedies, joys and accomplishments, and traveled the world. His proudest accomplishments were his children. Florian is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy; by his children Deborah, Tallahassee, FL; Joseph (Astrid), Athens, GA; Bonnie (Randy) Thompson, Madison, WI; Mark (Eileen), Dodgeville, WI; Sandy (Mark) Dostal, Lake St. Louis, MO; Ted (Elaine), Spring Green, WI; Susan (Robert) Ashton, Eagan, MN; Nicholas (Jodi), Spring Green, WI, and son-in-law Pat Shelton, Madison, WI; 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and by his brother Theodore (Ted) Frank. He was preceded in death by his parents, by his sisters Alice McGinley and Louella Frank, and by four daughters, Diane (Pat) Shelton, Barbara, Elizabeth and Josephine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain, Wisconsin. Fr. Nathan Thainase will officiate with burial in the church cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Lone Rock American Legion Post #383, Plain American Legion Post #398 and Madison VA Military Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Alice G. Frank

F, b. circa 1926, d. before 2020
Father*Theodore Frank b. Dec 1897, d. 1990
Mother*Esther R. Kraemer b. 14 Sep 1902, d. 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McGinley.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice G. Frank married (?) McGinley.
Birthcirca 1926Alice G. Frank was born circa 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Theodore Frank and Esther R. Kraemer.
Deathbefore 2020Alice G. Frank died before 2020.

Janette C. Feiner

F, b. circa 1933
Father*Herman A. Feiner b. 17 Nov 1900, d. Apr 1976
Mother*Cecilia M. Meixelsperger b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Umhoefer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJanette C. Feiner married Alfred Umhoefer.
Birthcirca 1933Janette C. Feiner was born circa 1933 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger.

Celia C. Feiner

F, b. 1935, d. 1935
Father*Herman A. Feiner b. 17 Nov 1900, d. Apr 1976
Mother*Cecilia M. Meixelsperger b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCelia C. Feiner was also known as Cele.
Life EventDateDescription
Death1935Celia C. Feiner died in 1935.
Birth1935She was born in 1935 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger.

Arlene M. Feiner

F, b. circa 1937
Father*Herman A. Feiner b. 17 Nov 1900, d. Apr 1976
Mother*Cecilia M. Meixelsperger b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1937Arlene M. Feiner was born circa 1937 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger.

Rudolph J. Feiner

M, b. 8 May 1938, d. 1 January 2023
Father*Herman A. Feiner b. 17 Nov 1900, d. Apr 1976
Mother*Cecilia M. Meixelsperger b. 24 Oct 1905, d. Oct 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRudolph J. Feiner was also known as Rudy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1938Rudolph J. Feiner was born on 8 May 1938 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Herman A. Feiner and Cecilia M. Meixelsperger.
Death1 January 2023Rudolph J. Feiner died on 1 January 2023 at age 84.

Vincent A. Aron

M, b. 1905, d. 1984
Father*John T. Aron b. 29 Apr 1872, d. 15 Sep 1913
Mother*Rose E. Hutter b. 14 May 1885, d. 31 Jan 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVincent A. Aron was also known as Vincy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1905Vincent A. Aron was born in 1905 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John T. Aron and Rose E. Hutter.
Death1984Vincent A. Aron died in 1984.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 May 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinVincent A. Aron was listed as a son in John T. Aron's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
2 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinVincent A. Aron was listed as a son in Rose E. Hutter's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0126; ; FHL microfilm: 1375750.
  2. [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: 1B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 449.

Ellen Aron

F, b. circa 1914, d. before 2005
Father*John T. Aron b. 29 Apr 1872, d. 15 Sep 1913
Mother*Rose E. Hutter b. 14 May 1885, d. 31 Jan 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEllen Aron was also known as Helen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Ellen Aron was born circa 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John T. Aron and Rose E. Hutter.
Deathbefore 2005Ellen Aron died before 2005.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEllen Aron was listed as a daughter in Rose E. Hutter's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [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: 1B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 449.

Orle F. Aron

M, b. 30 August 1919, d. 4 April 1999
Mother*Rose E. Hutter b. 14 May 1885, d. 31 Jan 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOrle F. Aron was also known as Orlen F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1919Orle F. Aron was born on 30 August 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Rose E. Hutter.
Death4 April 1999Orle F. Aron died on 4 April 1999 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinOrle F. Aron was listed as a son in Rose E. Hutter's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [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: 1B; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 449.

George Gundlach

M, b. circa 1906
Father*Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach b. 16 Dec 1864, d. 11 Feb 1958
Mother*Agnes Alda Beaver b. 11 Feb 1870, d. 21 Jun 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906George Gundlach was born circa 1906 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach and Agnes Alda Beaver.
Census DateLocationDescription
May 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinGeorge Gundlach was listed as a son in Maxamilian Aegidieus Gundlach's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Mary E. Mueller

F, b. 8 July 1934, d. 7 December 2002
Father*Wilbert H. Mueller b. 28 Jul 1911, d. 18 Jan 1977
Mother*Mary Margaret Gruber b. 1912, d. 7 Feb 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary E. Mueller was also known as Marian.
Married Name3 May 1955As of 3 May 1955,her married name was Feiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1934Mary E. Mueller was born on 8 July 1934 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Wilbert H. Mueller and Mary Margaret Gruber.
Marriage3 May 1955Mary E. Mueller married Ralph H. Feiner, son of Frank Xavier Feiner and Amelia Gruber, on 3 May 1955.
Death7 December 2002Mary E. Mueller died on 7 December 2002 at age 68.

Child of Mary E. Mueller and Ralph H. Feiner

Dorothy Irene Mueller

F, b. 27 August 1935, d. 16 March 2010
Father*Wilbert H. Mueller b. 28 Jul 1911, d. 18 Jan 1977
Mother*Mary Margaret Gruber b. 1912, d. 7 Feb 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hogan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Irene Mueller married Jack Hogan.
Birth27 August 1935Dorothy Irene Mueller was born on 27 August 1935 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Wilbert H. Mueller and Mary Margaret Gruber.
Death16 March 2010Dorothy Irene Mueller died on 16 March 2010 at age 74.

Ann V. Gruber

F, b. 26 October 1934, d. 26 November 2012
Father*Michael John Gruber Jr. b. 19 Apr 1887, d. 16 Jun 1964
Mother*Mary Ann Pletzer b. 17 Feb 1888, d. 8 May 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 June 1958As of 7 June 1958,her married name was Elert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 October 1934Ann V. Gruber was born on 26 October 1934 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Michael John Gruber Jr. and Mary Ann Pletzer.
Marriage7 June 1958Ann V. Gruber married James Elert on 7 June 1958.
Death26 November 2012Ann V. Gruber died on 26 November 2012 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 78.

Charles J. Bruhn Jr.

M, b. circa 1930, d. after 1990
Father*Charles J. Bruhn b. c 1892
Mother*Lucy D. Gundlach b. 26 Jan 1896, d. Feb 1978
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles J. Bruhn Jr. married Mildred (?)
Birthcirca 1930Charles J. Bruhn Jr. was born circa 1930 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Charles J. Bruhn Jr. died after 1990.

Carl A. Bruhn

M, b. circa 1935, d. after 1990
Father*Charles J. Bruhn b. c 1892
Mother*Lucy D. Gundlach b. 26 Jan 1896, d. Feb 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarl A. Bruhn was also known as Karl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1935Carl A. Bruhn was born circa 1935 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Carl A. Bruhn died after 1990.

Ella M. Bruhn

F, b. circa 1939, d. after 1990
Father*Charles J. Bruhn b. c 1892
Mother*Lucy D. Gundlach b. 26 Jan 1896, d. Feb 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McGraw.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElla M. Bruhn married Ken McGraw.
Birthcirca 1939Ella M. Bruhn was born circa 1939 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles J. Bruhn and Lucy D. Gundlach.
Deathafter 1990Ella M. Bruhn died after 1990.

Dwight Benson Woodard

M, b. 14 June 1908, d. 3 March 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDwight Benson Woodard was also known as Woody.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1908Dwight Benson Woodard was born on 14 June 1908 at Canada.
Marriagebefore 1940He married Mary M. Hood, daughter of Jay Bee Hood and Cynthia A. Hansen, before 1940.
Death3 March 1957Dwight Benson Woodard died on 3 March 1957 at age 48.
DateLocationDescription
1 April 1935Chicago, Cook, IllinoisDwight Benson Woodard lived on 1 April 1935 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

George Anthony Reider

M, b. 13 June 1922, d. 15 October 1995
Father*George H. Reider b. Aug 1886, d. 1975
Mother*Grace Matilda Hutter b. 30 Aug 1888, d. 23 Sep 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Anthony Reider was also known as Rieder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 June 1922George Anthony Reider was born on 13 June 1922 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George H. Reider and Grace Matilda Hutter.
Death15 October 1995George Anthony Reider died on 15 October 1995 at age 73.

Arlene A. Bindl

F, b. 31 March 1931, d. 26 August 2008
Father*Henry William Bindl b. 10 Apr 1900, d. 9 Nov 1960
Mother*Catherine R. Gruber b. 6 Sep 1906, d. 22 Feb 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kalrath.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArlene A. Bindl married Robert Kalrath.
Birth31 March 1931Arlene A. Bindl was born on 31 March 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry William Bindl and Catherine R. Gruber.
Death26 August 2008Arlene A. Bindl died on 26 August 2008 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 May 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinArlene A. Bindl was listed as a daughter in Henry William Bindl's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 6b. Dwelling 96.

Harold Joseph Bindl

M, b. 1 August 1933, d. 28 April 1994
Father*Henry William Bindl b. 10 Apr 1900, d. 9 Nov 1960
Mother*Catherine R. Gruber b. 6 Sep 1906, d. 22 Feb 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 August 1933Harold Joseph Bindl was born on 1 August 1933 at twin with Dorothy Ann, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry William Bindl and Catherine R. Gruber.
Death28 April 1994Harold Joseph Bindl died on 28 April 1994 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 60.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 May 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHarold Joseph Bindl was listed as a son in Henry William Bindl's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 6b. Dwelling 96.

Dorothy Ann Bindl

F, b. 1 August 1933, d. 7 May 2021
Father*Henry William Bindl b. 10 Apr 1900, d. 9 Nov 1960
Mother*Catherine R. Gruber b. 6 Sep 1906, d. 22 Feb 2000
Dorothy (Bindl) Frederickson
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1955As of 1955,her married name was Frederickson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 August 1933Dorothy Ann Bindl was born on 1 August 1933 at twin with Harold Joseph, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry William Bindl and Catherine R. Gruber.
Marriage1955Dorothy Ann Bindl married Keith Frederickson in 1955.
Death7 May 2021Dorothy Ann Bindl died on 7 May 2021 at age 87 Dorothy A. Frederickson, age 87, of Monona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 7, 2021, at St. Mary's Care Center.

Dorothy was born on Aug. 1, 1933, to William and Catherine (Gruber) Bindl in Spring Green, Wis. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Spring Green High School and then earned a degree from Madison Business College. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Keith Frederickson. They shared 59 years of marriage until his death in 2015.

Dorothy stayed home, raising her children when they were young and then later, she and Keith owned and operated the Koffee Kup restaurant in Stoughton. She then worked at Dean Health Systems until her retirement. Dorothy was a woman of great faith and a lifelong Catholic. She loved spending time with her family and extended family, hosting many gatherings over the years. She also enjoyed cooking, walking, traveling with Keith and the many golf trips they went on with friends.

Dorothy's greatest joy in life was her family and she was a constant source of support and encouragement for them. She deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, always putting their needs before her own. Dorothy will be missed by many and will be remembered for her kindness and compassion to others.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, Terri (Tad) Mickelson, Mary Kay (Tom) Clauder, Bill (Shawn) Frederickson, Keith (Laurie) Frederickson and Joan (Don) Kazel Jr. She is further survived by nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Ronald) Seely and Pat Frederickson; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; sister, Arlene Kalrath; brother, Eugene Bindl; and twin brother, Harold Bindl.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Ave., Monona, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11 a.m. with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Dorothy's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 May 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinDorothy Ann Bindl was listed as a daughter in Henry William Bindl's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 6b. Dwelling 96.

Eugene William Bindl

M, b. 30 October 1937, d. 5 April 1998
Father*Henry William Bindl b. 10 Apr 1900, d. 9 Nov 1960
Mother*Catherine R. Gruber b. 6 Sep 1906, d. 22 Feb 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1937Eugene William Bindl was born on 30 October 1937 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry William Bindl and Catherine R. Gruber.
Death5 April 1998Eugene William Bindl died on 5 April 1998 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 60.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 May 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinEugene William Bindl was listed as a son in Henry William Bindl's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 6b. Dwelling 96.

Kenneth Edward Mercer Jr.

M, b. 17 June 1937, d. 7 August 2023
Father*Kenneth Leon Mercer b. 3 Jan 1910, d. 26 Dec 1989
Mother*Lorraine Marie Broughton b. 27 Jun 1918, d. 14 Apr 2013
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Kenneth Edward Mercer
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1937Kenneth Edward Mercer Jr. was born on 17 June 1937 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Kenneth Leon Mercer and Lorraine Marie Broughton.
Marriage9 April 1960Kenneth Edward Mercer Jr. married Sharon Ann Olson, daughter of Orin Olson and Stella Jones, on 9 April 1960 at Richland, Wisconsin.
Death7 August 2023Kenneth Edward Mercer Jr. died on 7 August 2023 at age 86 Kenneth E. Mercer, age 86 of Lone Rock, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at his residence following and extended illness. He was born on June 17, 1937 the son of Kenneth L. and Lorraine (Broughton) Mercer. Ken served in the United States Navy and was employed by Umhoefer Lumber for 30 +years. Before Umhoefer Lumber he worked for Grell Lumber and Gorman's Grocery store. He was married on April 9, 1960 to the former Sharon A. Olson.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Mercer of Lone Rock; daughter, Dawn (Terry) Sprecher of Viola, WI; son, Steve Mercer of Muscoda, WI; grandchildren, Ben (Haylie) Sprecher of Muscoda 2 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Axel Sprecher; 2 brothers, Milo Mercer of Lone Rock, Jerry Mercer of Fennimore, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. and Lorraine Mercer, and a grandson, Frank Sprecher.

A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1940Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinKenneth Edward Mercer Jr. was listed as a son in Kenneth Leon Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-36. Sheet 7b. Dwelling 112.

Robert Hood

M, b. circa 1908
Father*Edward Guy Hood b. 12 Apr 1875, d. 1946
Mother*Ellen McKune b. 29 Jun 1873, d. 14 Oct 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Robert Hood was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward Guy Hood and Ellen McKune.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1910Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinRobert Hood was listed as a son in Edward Guy Hood's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1940through 1 year of collegeRobert Hood was educated in 1940 at through 1 year of college.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375750.

Margaret Lins

F, b. 14 September 1922, d. 2 October 2014
Father*Albert Stephen Lins b. 26 Dec 1881, d. 12 Jun 1969
Mother*Anna Pronold b. 1886, d. 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 July 1944As of 15 July 1944,her married name was Stewart.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1922Margaret Lins was born on 14 September 1922 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert Stephen Lins and Anna Pronold.
Marriage15 July 1944Margaret Lins married Robert Stewart on 15 July 1944.
Death2 October 2014Margaret Lins died on 2 October 2014 at age 92.

Florian Lins

M, b. 11 October 1928, d. 29 August 1998
Father*Albert Stephen Lins b. 26 Dec 1881, d. 12 Jun 1969
Mother*Anna Pronold b. 1886, d. 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1928Florian Lins was born on 11 October 1928 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Albert Stephen Lins and Anna Pronold.
Death29 August 1998Florian Lins died on 29 August 1998 at age 69.

Norman Lins

M, b. 15 September 1914, d. 26 January 1978
Father*Albert Stephen Lins b. 26 Dec 1881, d. 12 Jun 1969
Mother*Anna Pronold b. 1886, d. 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1914Norman Lins was born on 15 September 1914 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Albert Stephen Lins and Anna Pronold.
Death26 January 1978Norman Lins died on 26 January 1978 at age 63.

Bernice Lins

F, b. 25 January 1918, d. 21 May 1981
Father*Albert Stephen Lins b. 26 Dec 1881, d. 12 Jun 1969
Mother*Anna Pronold b. 1886, d. 1970
Bernice Lins 1940
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1940As of 29 June 1940,her married name was Serdy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1918Bernice Lins was born on 25 January 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert Stephen Lins and Anna Pronold.
Marriage29 June 1940Bernice Lins married Raymond Serdy on 29 June 1940 Bernice Lins and Raymond Serdy marriage announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 Jun 1940 - Bernice Lins and Raymond Serdy marriage announcement
Death21 May 1981Bernice Lins died on 21 May 1981 at age 63.
DateLocationDescription
21 June 1932Bernice Lins witnessed the death of Alice M. Lins on 21 June 1932; Alice Lins killed in car accident.

Bobby Tennant

M, b. circa 1934, d. before 2016
Father*Clyde Tennant b. 28 Jun 1891, d. 21 Jul 1940
Mother*Florence White b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 8 Mar 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBobby Tennant was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1934Bobby Tennant was born circa 1934 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clyde Tennant and Florence White.
Deathbefore 2016Bobby Tennant died before 2016.

Annie A. Tennant

F, b. 28 June 1936, d. 17 February 2016
Father*Clyde Tennant b. 28 Jun 1891, d. 21 Jul 1940
Mother*Florence White b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 8 Mar 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 April 1958As of 12 April 1958,her married name was Loy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1936Annie A. Tennant was born on 28 June 1936 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clyde Tennant and Florence White.
Death17 February 2016Annie A. Tennant died on 17 February 2016 at age 79 Annie A. Tennant Loy, age 79, of Arena, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Annie was born on June 28, 1936 to Clyde and Florence Tennant.
Annie married Vernis Loy on April 12, 1958. Annie is survived by 2 sons Tom (Duffi) of Arena and Matthew of Arena; 2 granddaughters Angel and Mattia Loy, 1 Brother Le Roy (Betsy) Gray of Poynette; 1 sister Clara (Pat) Shaw of Lone Rock. Annie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Francis, 8 brothers Martin, Charles, Lott, Ken, Bob, Frank Tennant, and Marvin and Jim Gray, 2 sisters Helen Mitchell and Cecile Tennant; and a step brother Frank Gray. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Spring Green Cemetery. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.

Child of Annie A. Tennant

Frank Tennant

M, b. circa 1939, d. before 2016
Father*Clyde Tennant b. 28 Jun 1891, d. 21 Jul 1940
Mother*Florence White b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 8 Mar 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1939Frank Tennant was born circa 1939 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clyde Tennant and Florence White.
Deathbefore 2016Frank Tennant died before 2016.

Mildred Buchner

F, b. 1900, d. 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameNovember 1922As of November 1922,her married name was Hutter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1900Mildred Buchner was born in 1900 at Wisconsin.
MarriageNovember 1922She married Clarence George Hutter, son of William Herman Hutter and Mary E. Trumpf, in November 1922.
Death1986Mildred Buchner died in 1986.

Children of Mildred Buchner and Clarence George Hutter

Mary Ernestine Hutter

F, b. 11 October 1924, d. 18 April 2018
Father*Clarence George Hutter b. 15 Nov 1900, d. 7 May 1994
Mother*Mildred Buchner b. 1900, d. 1986
Mary Hutter 30 Nov 1941
Mary Hutter 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 June 1949As of 18 June 1949,her married name was Schreiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1924Mary Ernestine Hutter was born on 11 October 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clarence George Hutter and Mildred Buchner.
Marriage18 June 1949Mary Ernestine Hutter married Florian Schreiner on 18 June 1949.
Death18 April 2018Mary Ernestine Hutter died on 18 April 2018 at age 93 Mary E. Schreiner, age 93, of Spring Green passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She and her twin sister Jessie were born weighing a little over two pounds each on October 11, 1924, daughters of Clarence “Pappy” and Mildred (Buchner) Hutter. They were born at home on the family farm, now belonging to Mary’s nephew and godson, Willy Hutter. She graduated from Spring Green High School in 1942 and moved to Madison with her sister Jessie where they lived off State Street for seven years. They spent many nights attending dances at the Masonic Temple during WWII, reminiscent of their teenage days dancing at Rainbow Gardens, the dance hall owned by her parents in Spring Green.

It was attending dances at Rainbow Gardens where she met her future husband, Florian “Bub” Schreiner as a teenager, however, their romance did not start until Bub returned from WWII. Pappy Hutter wouldn’t let his girls dance with the boys. The twins were only allowed to dance with each other in between shifts serving refreshments to the patrons.

Mary and Bub fell in love and married at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green on June 18, 1949. They purchased a farm in 1951 where she lived until 2015. She and Bub farmed while raising their four children. You could often find Mary helping on the farm. She wasn’t afraid to get dirty, but also enjoyed “putting on her face” and getting dressed up. She never left the house without her lipstick. Her love and flair for fashion, especially wearing hats, was well-established long before she joined the Red Hat Ladies.

Mary had many hobbies. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, sewing, especially making baby quilts, knitting, crocheting, vegetable gardening, canning, raising and “dressing” chickens, but most of all, cooking for her family, friends, and neighbors. If one of her neighbors was sick, she would show up on their doorstep with a hot meal or a casserole. She took great care in planning family meals, ensuring that she prepared enough food for everybody and that dinner included everyone’s favorite dish, especially her fried potatoes. Her tradition of holding Thanksgiving dinner on the opening day of deer season is now in its 43rd year. Granny Mary’s thinking was, “since they’re here hunting, I may as well feed them!”

She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and volunteered for several organizations in her earlier years, American Red Cross Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Fish Fries, Plain American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, National Council of Catholic Women, and Daughters of the American Revolution, just to name a few.

Mary is survived by her children, Frederick and Ruth, William, Emma and Brian, grandchildren, Jesse and Mindy, their children Camdyn and Vada; Matthew and Athanasia, their children Marielle and William; Crystal, Joshua, Alex, and Jordan and Monique. She is also survived by her brother, William Hutter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bub, their son David, sister Jessie and her husband James McEvilly, sister-in-law, Judine Hutter, and Bub’s parents, Herb and Emma Schreiner.

A special thank you to the staff at Oregon Manor and Agrace Hospice Care. Their exceptional care of Mary was a blessing to her family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Richardson- Stafford Funeral Home, 780 N. Winsted Street, Spring Green, Wisconsin with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of service.
DateLocationDescription
1941In 1941 photo of Mary and Jessie Hutter from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Mary and Jessie Hutter 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
30 November 1941Sauk, WisconsinOn 30 November 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Harley Higgins, Mary Hutter, Bob Richardson, Eileen O'Conner, Melvin L, Naomi Mercer, John Niemann, Jessie Hutter attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer 30 Nov 1941 from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Harley Higgins, Mary Hutter, Bob Richardson, Eileen OConner, Melvin L, Naomi Mercer, John Niemann, Jessie Hutter 30 Nov 1941 from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
30 November 1941On 30 November 1941 photo of Jessie Hutter, Harley Higgins, John Niemann, Mary Hutter attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Jessie Hutter, Harley Higgins, John Niemann, Mary Hutter - 30 Nov 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann

Child of Mary Ernestine Hutter and Florian Schreiner

Jessie Louise Hutter

F, b. 11 October 1924, d. 6 March 2004
Father*Clarence George Hutter b. 15 Nov 1900, d. 7 May 1994
Mother*Mildred Buchner b. 1900, d. 1986
Jessie Hutter 30 Nov 1941
Jessie Hutter 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 January 1949As of 8 January 1949,her married name was McEvilly.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1924Jessie Louise Hutter was born on 11 October 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clarence George Hutter and Mildred Buchner.
Marriage8 January 1949Jessie Louise Hutter married James R. McEvilly on 8 January 1949.
Death6 March 2004Jessie Louise Hutter died on 6 March 2004 at Wisconsin at age 79.
DateLocationDescription
1941In 1941 photo of Jessie Hutter, Elaine OConner and Naomi Mercer on bicycles 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Jessie Hutter, Elaine OConner and Naomi Mercer on bicycles 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
1941In 1941 photo of Mary and Jessie Hutter from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Mary and Jessie Hutter 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
30 November 1941Sauk, WisconsinOn 30 November 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Bob Richardson, Edgar P Mercer, Jessie Hutter, Fred Mercer attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Bob Richardson, Edgar P Mercer, Jessie Hutter, Fred Mercer - 30 Nov 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
30 November 1941Sauk, WisconsinOn 30 November 1941 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Harley Higgins, Mary Hutter, Bob Richardson, Eileen O'Conner, Melvin L, Naomi Mercer, John Niemann, Jessie Hutter attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer 30 Nov 1941 from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Harley Higgins, Mary Hutter, Bob Richardson, Eileen OConner, Melvin L, Naomi Mercer, John Niemann, Jessie Hutter 30 Nov 1941 from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann
30 November 1941On 30 November 1941 photo of Jessie Hutter, Harley Higgins, John Niemann, Mary Hutter attending the 30th wedding anniversary party for Fred and Bertha (Prieskorn) Mercer - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann.
Jessie Hutter, Harley Higgins, John Niemann, Mary Hutter - 30 Nov 1941 - from scrapbook of Naomi (Mercer) Niemann