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Otto P. Wagner

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Otto P. Wagner married Esther Marjorie Blindert, daughter of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Henry Leu

M, b. circa 1886

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1886	John Henry Leu was born circa 1886.
Marriage	18 February 1919	He married Nora Blindert, daughter of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel, on 18 February 1919.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1886

John Henry Leu was born circa 1886.

Marriage

18 February 1919

He married Nora Blindert, daughter of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel, on 18 February 1919.

Earl A. Swyhart

M, b. circa 1900

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Earl A. Swyhart married Johanna Elizebeth Blindert, daughter of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel.
Birth	circa 1900	Earl A. Swyhart was born circa 1900.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Earl A. Swyhart married Johanna Elizebeth Blindert, daughter of Gerhardt Blindert and Elizabeth Gockel.

Birth

circa 1900

Earl A. Swyhart was born circa 1900.

Harold Thomas Hill

M, b. 25 February 1909, d. 25 December 1951

Adoptive father*

Christian H. Schmitz b. 1875, d. 11 Mar 1958

Adoptive mother*

Margaret Richter b. Oct 1871, d. 20 Oct 1961

Father

Martin Hill

Mother

Cora Hartmann

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart (#1)
John B. Richard Descendants Chart (#2)

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 February 1909	Harold Thomas Hill was born on 25 February 1909 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Christian H. Schmitz and Margaret Richter.
Marriage	7 February 1928	Harold Thomas Hill married Florence Marie Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 7 February 1928 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	25 December 1951	Harold Thomas Hill died on 25 December 1951 at age 42 Harold Hill Dies at Prairie du Chien Harold Hill, 42, local auto dealer and trap and skeet shooting expert, died here Tuesday after a short illness. He operated the K-F auto agency here and the Sportsman's tavern, Ferryville. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert 23, and Tommy, 3, and a daughter Barbara, 2. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 in the Ferryville Community Church.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 February 1909

Harold Thomas Hill was born on 25 February 1909 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Christian H. Schmitz and Margaret Richter.

Marriage

7 February 1928

Harold Thomas Hill married Florence Marie Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 7 February 1928 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

25 December 1951

Harold Thomas Hill died on 25 December 1951 at age 42 Harold Hill Dies at Prairie du Chien

Harold Hill, 42, local auto dealer and trap and skeet shooting expert, died here Tuesday after a short illness. He operated the K-F auto agency here and the Sportsman's tavern, Ferryville.

Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert 23, and Tommy, 3, and a daughter Barbara, 2.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 in the Ferryville Community Church.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 February 1920	Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin	Harold Thomas Hill was listed as an adopted son in Christian H. Schmitz's household on the 1920 Census at Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

25 February 1920

Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin

Harold Thomas Hill was listed as an adopted son in Christian H. Schmitz's household on the 1920 Census at Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Harold Thomas Hill and Florence Marie Richter

Albert Martin Hill+ b. 12 May 1928, d. 17 Oct 1993

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beetown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1987; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 845.

Florence Marie Richter

F, b. 2 February 1909, d. 13 August 1996

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart (#1)
John B. Richard Descendants Chart (#2)

Florence Marie (Richter) Hill

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	7 February 1928	As of 7 February 1928,her married name was Hill.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

7 February 1928

As of 7 February 1928,her married name was Hill.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 February 1909	Florence Marie Richter was born on 2 February 1909 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	7 February 1928	Florence Marie Richter married Harold Thomas Hill, son of Christian H. Schmitz and Margaret Richter, on 7 February 1928 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	13 August 1996	Florence Marie Richter died on 13 August 1996 at Wisconsin at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 February 1909

Florence Marie Richter was born on 2 February 1909 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

7 February 1928

Florence Marie Richter married Harold Thomas Hill, son of Christian H. Schmitz and Margaret Richter, on 7 February 1928 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

13 August 1996

Florence Marie Richter died on 13 August 1996 at Wisconsin at age 87.

Child of Florence Marie Richter and Harold Thomas Hill

Albert Martin Hill+ b. 12 May 1928, d. 17 Oct 1993

Albert Martin Hill

M, b. 12 May 1928, d. 17 October 1993

Father*

Harold Thomas Hill b. 25 Feb 1909, d. 25 Dec 1951

Mother*

Florence Marie Richter b. 2 Feb 1909, d. 13 Aug 1996

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 May 1928	Albert Martin Hill was born on 12 May 1928 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Harold Thomas Hill and Florence Marie Richter.
Marriage	1948	Albert Martin Hill married Dorothy Mae Holt in 1948.
Marriage	22 September 1960	Albert Martin Hill married Patricia Crady on 22 September 1960.
Death	17 October 1993	Albert Martin Hill died on 17 October 1993 at Wisconsin at age 65 Albert "Poopy" M. Hill, 65, of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien. He was born May 12, 1928 in Glen Haven, to Harold and Florence (Richter) Hill. He attended school at St. Gabriel's and married Dorothy Holt in 1948. He later married Patricia (Crady) Yager on Sept. 22, 1960 At Elkader, Iowa. He drove taxicab for a time, worked as a bartender, drove a petroleum truck and worked for Howe Printing as a route driver for 23 years. He is survived by a son, Patrick Hill of Prairie du Chien; a stepson, Bruce Yager of Mineral Point; three daughters, Beverly Cornford of Prairie du Chien, Roxanne Howell of Reedstown and Penny Hill of La Crosse; his mother Florence Hill of Prairie du Chien; his stepmother, Neoma Hill of De Soto; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a half sister, Barbara Kaye Dunkelberger of De Soto. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, Mark Hill; a half brother Harold Thomas Hill; and his wife, Patricia. Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 20, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, with Father John Wambach officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Lake-thornburg Funeral Home, Prairie Du Chien, where a wake scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 May 1928

Albert Martin Hill was born on 12 May 1928 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Harold Thomas Hill and Florence Marie Richter.

Marriage

1948

Albert Martin Hill married Dorothy Mae Holt in 1948.

Marriage

22 September 1960

Albert Martin Hill married Patricia Crady on 22 September 1960.

Death

17 October 1993

Albert Martin Hill died on 17 October 1993 at Wisconsin at age 65 Albert "Poopy" M. Hill, 65, of Prairie du Chien, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien.

He was born May 12, 1928 in Glen Haven, to Harold and Florence (Richter) Hill. He attended school at St. Gabriel's and married Dorothy Holt in 1948. He later married Patricia (Crady) Yager on Sept. 22, 1960 At Elkader, Iowa. He drove taxicab for a time, worked as a bartender, drove a petroleum truck and worked for Howe Printing as a route driver for 23 years.

He is survived by a son, Patrick Hill of Prairie du Chien; a stepson, Bruce Yager of Mineral Point; three daughters, Beverly Cornford of Prairie du Chien, Roxanne Howell of Reedstown and Penny Hill of La Crosse; his mother Florence Hill of Prairie du Chien; his stepmother, Neoma Hill of De Soto; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a half sister, Barbara Kaye Dunkelberger of De Soto. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, Mark Hill; a half brother Harold Thomas Hill; and his wife, Patricia.

Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 20, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, with Father John Wambach officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Lake-thornburg Funeral Home, Prairie Du Chien, where a wake scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Child of Albert Martin Hill and Dorothy Mae Holt

Mark Harry Hill b. 1 Nov 1948, d. 26 Sep 1988

Katherine Mary Vogt

F, b. 14 October 1887, d. 21 July 1975

Father*

Frank Joseph Vogt b. 1 Mar 1854, d. 9 May 1919

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Bornbach b. 12 Oct 1859, d. 27 Mar 1922

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Mrs Albert Richter (Katherine Vogt) 28 Apr 1908-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Katherine Mary Vogt was also known as Kathryn.
Married Name	28 April 1908	As of 28 April 1908,her married name was Richter.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Katherine Mary Vogt was also known as Kathryn.

Married Name

28 April 1908

As of 28 April 1908,her married name was Richter.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 October 1887	Katherine Mary Vogt was born on 14 October 1887 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Frank Joseph Vogt and Mary Elizabeth Bornbach.
Marriage	28 April 1908	Katherine Mary Vogt married Albert Celestine Richter, son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser, on 28 April 1908 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin, Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding announcement and portrait. Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding portrait 28 Apr 1908-Colorized Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding portrait 28 Apr 1908 The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 30 Apr 1908 - Katharine Vogt and Albert Richter marriage announcement
Death	21 July 1975	Katherine Mary Vogt died on 21 July 1975 at Wisconsin at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 October 1887

Katherine Mary Vogt was born on 14 October 1887 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frank Joseph Vogt and Mary Elizabeth Bornbach.

Marriage

28 April 1908

Katherine Mary Vogt married Albert Celestine Richter, son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser, on 28 April 1908 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin, Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding announcement and portrait.

Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding portrait 28 Apr 1908-Colorized

Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding portrait 28 Apr 1908

The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 30 Apr 1908 - Katharine Vogt and Albert Richter marriage announcement

Death

21 July 1975

Katherine Mary Vogt died on 21 July 1975 at Wisconsin at age 87.

Children of Katherine Mary Vogt and Albert Celestine Richter

Florence Marie Richter+ b. 2 Feb 1909, d. 13 Aug 1996
Helena Elizabeth Richter b. 5 Sep 1910, d. 11 Mar 1959
Sabina C. Richter+ b. 3 Dec 1912, d. 29 Oct 2004
Anna Amelia Richter+ b. 9 Feb 1915, d. 26 Dec 2003
Celestine John Richter+ b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 12 Apr 1996
Dorothy Catherine Richter b. 26 Feb 1919, d. 3 Aug 1953
Mary Magdaline Richter+ b. 31 Mar 1922, d. 19 Feb 2017
Alberta May Richter+ b. 4 Jul 1924, d. 2 Jan 2013

Frank Joseph Vogt

M, b. 1 March 1854, d. 9 May 1919

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Frank Joseph Vogt was also known as Frank Sr.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Frank Joseph Vogt was also known as Frank Sr.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 March 1854	Frank Joseph Vogt was born on 1 March 1854 at Iowa.
Marriage	2 April 1877	He married Mary Elizabeth Bornbach on 2 April 1877.
Death	9 May 1919	Frank Joseph Vogt died on 9 May 1919 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 65 Frank Vogt Sr obituary. The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 21 May 1919 - Frank Vogt Sr obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 March 1854

Frank Joseph Vogt was born on 1 March 1854 at Iowa.

Marriage

2 April 1877

He married Mary Elizabeth Bornbach on 2 April 1877.

Death

9 May 1919

Frank Joseph Vogt died on 9 May 1919 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 65 Frank Vogt Sr obituary.

The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 21 May 1919 - Frank Vogt Sr obituary

Children of Frank Joseph Vogt and Mary Elizabeth Bornbach

Katherine Mary Vogt+ b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975
Frank Jacob Vogt+ b. 1890, d. 1966

Helena Elizabeth Richter

F, b. 5 September 1910, d. 11 March 1959

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Helena Elizabeth Richter was also known as Nellie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Helena Elizabeth Richter was also known as Nellie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 September 1910	Helena Elizabeth Richter was born on 5 September 1910 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
UNMARRIED	1959	As of 1959, Helena Elizabeth Richter was never married.
Death	11 March 1959	She died on 11 March 1959 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 48 Services for Miss Helen Nellie Richter, 48, who died Wednesday morning, March 11, at the Memorial hospital in Lancaster; where held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Glen Haven with the Rev. Lambert M. Marx officiating. Burial was made in the family lot at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bloomington. The Metcalfe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Leroy Esser, Robert Hamilton, Paul Frair, Elgie Richter, Roy Myers, and Robet Vogt. The daughter of Mrs. Catherine Vogt Richter and the late Albert Richter, Nellie was born September 5, 1910, at Patch Grove. She was an invalid for the past 32 years and had been a diabetic the past several years. She enjoyed working with her hands doing a considerable handiwork until the last 2 years when her eyesight failed. After she became too much too care for he mother she was place in a number of Nursing Homes. At Christmas time she was taken to the home of her sister Mrs. Stewart Bradley, Glen Haven; who cared for her more than a month before she entered the Dresen Nursing Home in Cassville. Survivors include her mother, five sisters; Mrs. Florence Hill, Mrs. Lawrence (Sabina) Strand, Mrs. Marlow (Anna) Waller, all of Prairie du Chien; Mrs. Charles (Mary) Berger, Aurora, Illinois; and Mrs. Stewart (Alberta) Bradley, Glen Haven; one brother, Celestine, Cassville. She was preceded in death by her father in 1924 and a sister Dorothy, in 1953.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 September 1910

Helena Elizabeth Richter was born on 5 September 1910 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

UNMARRIED

1959

As of 1959, Helena Elizabeth Richter was never married.

Death

11 March 1959

She died on 11 March 1959 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 48 Services for Miss Helen Nellie Richter, 48, who died Wednesday morning, March 11, at the Memorial hospital in Lancaster; where held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Glen Haven with the Rev. Lambert M. Marx officiating. Burial was made in the family lot at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bloomington. The Metcalfe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Leroy Esser, Robert Hamilton, Paul Frair, Elgie Richter, Roy Myers, and Robet Vogt.

The daughter of Mrs. Catherine Vogt Richter and the late Albert Richter, Nellie was born September 5, 1910, at Patch Grove. She was an invalid for the past 32 years and had been a diabetic the past several years.

She enjoyed working with her hands doing a considerable handiwork until the last 2 years when her eyesight failed. After she became too much too care for he mother she was place in a number of Nursing Homes. At Christmas time she was taken to the home of her sister Mrs. Stewart Bradley, Glen Haven; who cared for her more than a month before she entered the Dresen Nursing Home in Cassville.

Survivors include her mother, five sisters; Mrs. Florence Hill, Mrs. Lawrence (Sabina) Strand, Mrs. Marlow (Anna) Waller, all of Prairie du Chien; Mrs. Charles (Mary) Berger, Aurora, Illinois; and Mrs. Stewart (Alberta) Bradley, Glen Haven; one brother, Celestine, Cassville.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1924 and a sister Dorothy, in 1953.

Sabina C. Richter

F, b. 3 December 1912, d. 29 October 2004

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	14 May 1938	As of 14 May 1938,her married name was Strnad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 May 1938

As of 14 May 1938,her married name was Strnad.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 December 1912	Sabina C. Richter was born on 3 December 1912 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	14 May 1938	Sabina C. Richter married Lawrence Strnad on 14 May 1938.
Death	29 October 2004	Sabina C. Richter died on 29 October 2004 at Wisconsin at age 91 Sabina C. Strnad, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born in Grant County, on Dec. 3, 1912, daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Vogt) Richter. She married Lawrence Strnad on May 14, 1938, in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1985. She was an active member of St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien and worked for the school lunch program for many years. She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Judy) and Michael (Sharon), both of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Mary Berger of Prairie du Chien, and Alberta Bradley of Glen Haven. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Celestine Richter; four sisters, Ann Waller, Florence Hill, Nellie and Dorothy Richter. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert SJ officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. ------------------- Sabina C. Strnad, 91, of Prairie du Chien died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Prairie Health Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at St. Johns Catholic Church; with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1912

Sabina C. Richter was born on 3 December 1912 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

14 May 1938

Sabina C. Richter married Lawrence Strnad on 14 May 1938.

Death

29 October 2004

Sabina C. Richter died on 29 October 2004 at Wisconsin at age 91 Sabina C. Strnad, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Prairie Health Care Center. She was born in Grant County, on Dec. 3, 1912, daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Vogt) Richter.

She married Lawrence Strnad on May 14, 1938, in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1985. She was an active member of St. John's Church in Prairie du Chien and worked for the school lunch program for many years.

She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Judy) and Michael (Sharon), both of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Mary Berger of Prairie du Chien, and Alberta Bradley of Glen Haven.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Celestine Richter; four sisters, Ann Waller, Florence Hill, Nellie and Dorothy Richter.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. Hubert Boschert SJ officiating, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien.
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Sabina C. Strnad, 91, of Prairie du Chien died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Prairie Health Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at St. Johns Catholic Church; with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence Strnad

M, b. 1915, d. 1985

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1915	Lawrence Strnad was born in 1915.
Marriage	14 May 1938	He married Sabina C. Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 14 May 1938.
Death	1985	Lawrence Strnad died in 1985.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1915

Lawrence Strnad was born in 1915.

Marriage

14 May 1938

He married Sabina C. Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 14 May 1938.

Death

1985

Lawrence Strnad died in 1985.

Anna Amelia Richter

F, b. 9 February 1915, d. 26 December 2003

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	22 June 1935	As of 22 June 1935,her married name was Waller.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

22 June 1935

As of 22 June 1935,her married name was Waller.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 February 1915	Anna Amelia Richter was born on 9 February 1915 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	22 June 1935	Anna Amelia Richter married Marlowe Earl Waller on 22 June 1935.
Death	26 December 2003	Anna Amelia Richter died on 26 December 2003 at Wisconsin at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 February 1915

Anna Amelia Richter was born on 9 February 1915 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

22 June 1935

Anna Amelia Richter married Marlowe Earl Waller on 22 June 1935.

Death

26 December 2003

Anna Amelia Richter died on 26 December 2003 at Wisconsin at age 88.

Children of Anna Amelia Richter and Marlowe Earl Waller

Mary JoAnne Waller+ b. 2 Feb 1941, d. 29 May 2018
Terrance L. Waller b. 14 Jun 1955, d. 11 Sep 2007

Marlowe Earl Waller

M, b. 1911, d. 1977

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1911	Marlowe Earl Waller was born in 1911.
Marriage	22 June 1935	He married Anna Amelia Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 22 June 1935.
Death	1977	Marlowe Earl Waller died in 1977.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1911

Marlowe Earl Waller was born in 1911.

Marriage

22 June 1935

He married Anna Amelia Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 22 June 1935.

Death

1977

Marlowe Earl Waller died in 1977.

Children of Marlowe Earl Waller and Anna Amelia Richter

Mary JoAnne Waller+ b. 2 Feb 1941, d. 29 May 2018
Terrance L. Waller b. 14 Jun 1955, d. 11 Sep 2007

Celestine John Richter

M, b. 4 July 1917, d. 12 April 1996

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Celestine John Richter 30 Mary 1940

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1917	Celestine John Richter was born on 4 July 1917 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	30 March 1940	Celestine John Richter married Leone J. Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger. Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger
Death	12 April 1996	Celestine John Richter died on 12 April 1996 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 78 Celestine Richter obituary. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 15 Apr 1996 - Celestine Richter obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1917

Celestine John Richter was born on 4 July 1917 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

30 March 1940

Celestine John Richter married Leone J. Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger.

Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger

Death

12 April 1996

Celestine John Richter died on 12 April 1996 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 78 Celestine Richter obituary.

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 15 Apr 1996 - Celestine Richter obituary

Leone J. Koresh

F, b. 17 May 1917, d. 30 September 2013

Father*

John Koresh

Mother*

Sophia Pintz

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Mrs Celestine John Richter (Leone Koresh) 30 Mary 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Leone J. Koresh was also known as Leona V.
Married Name	30 March 1940	As of 30 March 1940,her married name was Richter.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Leone J. Koresh was also known as Leona V.

Married Name

30 March 1940

As of 30 March 1940,her married name was Richter.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 May 1917	Leone J. Koresh was born on 17 May 1917 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Marriage	30 March 1940	Leone J. Koresh married Celestine John Richter, son of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger. Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger
Death	30 September 2013	Leone J. Koresh died on 30 September 2013 at age 96 Leone J. Richter, age 96, of Cassville, died on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on May 17, 1917, in Prairie du Chein, the daughter of John and Sophia (Pintz) Koresh. Leone attended school in Prairie du Chien. On March 30, 1940, she was united in marriage at a double ring ceremony to Celestine Richter at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. After their marriage the couple farmed in Glen Haven, North Andover, Lancaster, and Cassville, where they farmed for twenty-six years. She also worked as a hairdresser on the side. Leone loved dancing, playing cards, baking, gardening, and babysitting for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed volunteer work at Orchard Manor and the food pantry. Leone was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Survivors include her children: Ruth Haas, Cassville; Albert Richter, Oregon, WI; Reita (Roger) Breuer, Cassville; Rhonda (Dick) Wiedenbeck, Lancaster; Roxanne (Jim) Rounds, Boscobel; twenty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a brother, John Koresh, Floyd, IA; sisters-in-law, Mary Berger and Arlene Koresh, both of Prairie du Chien; other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Celestine; a son-in-law, LaVerne Haas; her brothers and sisters: George (Laura); Joe (Emma); Robert (Ruth); Hattie (Jack) Stevens; Tillie (Lester) Meyers; Rosie (Wayne) McFall; and Mildred (Louie) Spiker. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Settlement Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Thursday, October 3, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a 3:45 p.m. prayer service was held at St. Charles Catholic Church. Friends also called on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 May 1917

Leone J. Koresh was born on 17 May 1917 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.

Marriage

30 March 1940

Leone J. Koresh married Celestine John Richter, son of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger.

Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger

Death

30 September 2013

Leone J. Koresh died on 30 September 2013 at age 96 Leone J. Richter, age 96, of Cassville, died on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born on May 17, 1917, in Prairie du Chein, the daughter of John and Sophia (Pintz) Koresh. Leone attended school in Prairie du Chien. On March 30, 1940, she was united in marriage at a double ring ceremony to Celestine Richter at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. After their marriage the couple farmed in Glen Haven, North Andover, Lancaster, and Cassville, where they farmed for twenty-six years. She also worked as a hairdresser on the side. Leone loved dancing, playing cards, baking, gardening, and babysitting for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed volunteer work at Orchard Manor and the food pantry. Leone was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville.

Survivors include her children: Ruth Haas, Cassville; Albert Richter, Oregon, WI; Reita (Roger) Breuer, Cassville; Rhonda (Dick) Wiedenbeck, Lancaster; Roxanne (Jim) Rounds, Boscobel; twenty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a brother, John Koresh, Floyd, IA; sisters-in-law, Mary Berger and Arlene Koresh, both of Prairie du Chien; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Celestine; a son-in-law, LaVerne Haas; her brothers and sisters: George (Laura); Joe (Emma); Robert (Ruth); Hattie (Jack) Stevens; Tillie (Lester) Meyers; Rosie (Wayne) McFall; and Mildred (Louie) Spiker.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Settlement Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Thursday, October 3, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a 3:45 p.m. prayer service was held at St. Charles Catholic Church. Friends also called on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.

Dorothy Catherine Richter

F, b. 26 February 1919, d. 3 August 1953

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
UNMARRIED		Dorothy Catherine Richter was never married.
Birth	26 February 1919	She was born on 26 February 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Death	3 August 1953	Dorothy Catherine Richter died on 3 August 1953 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 34 Services for Miss Dorothy Richter 33, who died Monday at the Prairie du Chien Hospital where she was taken two weeks ago, were held Wednesday morning from the family home to the St. Mary's Church in Glen Haven at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. J. B. Eberhardy officiating. Burial was made beside her father in the Bloomington Cemetery. The Metcalfe Funeral Home at Bloomington were in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Elgie Richter, Paul Frair, Wm. Vogt Jr., Lawrence Vogt, LeRoy Esser and LeRoy Meyers. The daughter of Albert and Kathryn Vogt Richter, she was born February 26, 1920 in Patch Grove and came to Glen Haven as young girl. She has been an invalid for the past twenty years. Surviving besides her mother are six sisters, Mrs. Harold Hill; Mrs. Lawrence, Sabina Strnad; and Mrs. Marlowe, Anna Waller all of Prairie; Miss Nellie Richter at home, Mrs. Charles, Mary Berger, Aurora Illinois, and Mrs. Stewart, Alberta Bradley, Glen Haven and one brother, Celestine, Glen Haven. Also nineteen Nieces and Nephews. Those attending from a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vogt, Plain Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Walker. Mazomanie, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vogt Guttenberg, Ia. and Mrs. Charles Berger, Aurora, Illinois. We wish to thank everyone for the spiritual and floral bouquets, food, cards and other act of sympathy shown to us during the illness of our daughter and sister, Dorothy - the Kathryn Richter Family.

Life Event

Date

Description

UNMARRIED

Dorothy Catherine Richter was never married.

Birth

26 February 1919

She was born on 26 February 1919 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Death

3 August 1953

Dorothy Catherine Richter died on 3 August 1953 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 34 Services for Miss Dorothy Richter 33, who died Monday at the Prairie du Chien Hospital where she was taken two weeks ago, were held Wednesday morning from the family home to the St. Mary's Church in Glen Haven at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. J. B. Eberhardy officiating. Burial was made beside her father in the Bloomington Cemetery. The Metcalfe Funeral Home at Bloomington were in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were Elgie Richter, Paul Frair, Wm. Vogt Jr., Lawrence Vogt, LeRoy Esser and LeRoy Meyers.

The daughter of Albert and Kathryn Vogt Richter, she was born February 26, 1920 in Patch Grove and came to Glen Haven as young girl. She has been an invalid for the past twenty years.

Surviving besides her mother are six sisters, Mrs. Harold Hill; Mrs. Lawrence, Sabina Strnad; and Mrs. Marlowe, Anna Waller all of Prairie; Miss Nellie Richter at home, Mrs. Charles, Mary Berger, Aurora Illinois, and Mrs. Stewart, Alberta Bradley, Glen Haven and one brother, Celestine, Glen Haven. Also nineteen Nieces and Nephews.

Those attending from a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vogt, Plain Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Walker. Mazomanie, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vogt Guttenberg, Ia. and Mrs. Charles Berger, Aurora, Illinois.

We wish to thank everyone for the spiritual and floral bouquets, food, cards and other act of sympathy shown to us during the illness of our daughter and sister, Dorothy - the Kathryn Richter Family.

Alberta May Richter

F, b. 4 July 1924, d. 2 January 2013

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 October 1945	As of 10 October 1945,her married name was Bradley.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 October 1945

As of 10 October 1945,her married name was Bradley.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 July 1924	Alberta May Richter was born on 4 July 1924 at Patch Grove, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	10 October 1945	Alberta May Richter married Stewart M. Bradley on 10 October 1945.
Death	2 January 2013	Alberta May Richter died on 2 January 2013 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 88 Alberta M. Bradley, age 88, of Glen Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 4, 1924, in Patch Grove, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Vogt) Richter. On October 10, 1945, Alberta was united in marriage to Stewart Bradley at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Alberta enjoyed reading, playing cards, picking up walnuts and spending time with her family. Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-seven years, Stewart Bradley, Glen Haven; their children: Sharon (John) Tesar, Jr., and Judy (Charles) Johll, all of Prairie du Chien; Rodney Bradley, Glen Haven; five grandchildren: Tim Tesar, Prairie du Chien; Kim (Leon) Trappe, Monona, IA; Rick Johll, Jenny (Chris) Phelps, and Andy Johll all of Prairie du Chien; her sister, Mary Berger, Prairie du Chien; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Bradley, Platteville; Leona Richter, Lancaster; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by five sisters: Florence Hill, Sabina Strnad, Ann Waller, Nellie Richter and Dorothy Richter; and one brother, Celestine Richter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Alberta M. Bradley Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is serving the family. The family would like to thank the staff of Orchard Manor Nursing Home for their exceptional care for Alberta over the past few years.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1924

Alberta May Richter was born on 4 July 1924 at Patch Grove, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

10 October 1945

Alberta May Richter married Stewart M. Bradley on 10 October 1945.

Death

2 January 2013

Alberta May Richter died on 2 January 2013 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 88 Alberta M. Bradley, age 88, of Glen Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 4, 1924, in Patch Grove, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Vogt) Richter. On October 10, 1945, Alberta was united in marriage to Stewart Bradley at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Alberta enjoyed reading, playing cards, picking up walnuts and spending time with her family. Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-seven years, Stewart Bradley, Glen Haven; their children: Sharon (John) Tesar, Jr., and Judy (Charles) Johll, all of Prairie du Chien; Rodney Bradley, Glen Haven; five grandchildren: Tim Tesar, Prairie du Chien; Kim (Leon) Trappe, Monona, IA; Rick Johll, Jenny (Chris) Phelps, and Andy Johll all of Prairie du Chien; her sister, Mary Berger, Prairie du Chien; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Bradley, Platteville; Leona Richter, Lancaster; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by five sisters: Florence Hill, Sabina Strnad, Ann Waller, Nellie Richter and Dorothy Richter; and one brother, Celestine Richter.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Alberta M. Bradley Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is serving the family. The family would like to thank the staff of Orchard Manor Nursing Home for their exceptional care for Alberta over the past few years.

Stewart M. Bradley

M, b. circa 1917

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1917	Stewart M. Bradley was born circa 1917 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	10 October 1945	He married Alberta May Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 10 October 1945.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Stewart M. Bradley was born circa 1917 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

10 October 1945

He married Alberta May Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 10 October 1945.

Mary Magdaline Richter

F, b. 31 March 1922, d. 19 February 2017

Father*

Albert Celestine Richter b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 25 Jan 1924

Mother*

Katherine Mary Vogt b. 14 Oct 1887, d. 21 Jul 1975

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Mary Magdaline (Richter) Berger

Mrs Charles Berger (Mary Richter) 30 Mary 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 March 1940	As of 30 March 1940,her married name was Berger.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 March 1940

As of 30 March 1940,her married name was Berger.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	31 March 1922	Mary Magdaline Richter was born on 31 March 1922 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.
Marriage	30 March 1940	Mary Magdaline Richter married Charles Oliver Berger on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger. Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger
Death	19 February 2017	Mary Magdaline Richter died on 19 February 2017 at age 94 Mary M. Berger age 94 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Crossing Rivers Health Care Center. She was born March 31, 1922 in Patch Grove, WI the daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Vogt) Richter. She married Charles Berger on March 30, 1940. He later preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage on October 10, 2004. There wasn't a thing Mary couldn't do. Her passions were watching the Catholic Mass and saying the rosary daily, sewing, quilting, baking, canning, refinishing furniture, painting, cooking, praying cards, BINGO, doing puzzles, square dancing, and "talking". She made a friend everywhere she went. She is survived by her sons, William (Margaret) Berger of Aurora, IL, Ronald Picco and Timothy Berger both of Rio Rancho, NM, James Berger of Pompano Beach, FL, her daughters, Darlene Fischer of Mesa, AZ, NM and Debra Berger of Batavia, IL, son in law Wayne Olson of Hinckley, IL, 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her children Dianna Olson and Garry Berger, a brother Celestine Richter, her sisters, Florence Hill, Nellie and Dorothy Richter, Sabina Strnad, Alberta Bradley and Ann Waller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel’s Church of the Holy Family Parish, Rev. James Weighner officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of departure for the church at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 March 1922

Mary Magdaline Richter was born on 31 March 1922 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt.

Marriage

30 March 1940

Mary Magdaline Richter married Charles Oliver Berger on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger.

Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger

Death

19 February 2017

Mary Magdaline Richter died on 19 February 2017 at age 94 Mary M. Berger age 94 of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Crossing Rivers Health Care Center. She was born March 31, 1922 in Patch Grove, WI the daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Vogt) Richter. She married Charles Berger on March 30, 1940. He later preceded her in death after 64 years of marriage on October 10, 2004. There wasn't a thing Mary couldn't do. Her passions were watching the Catholic Mass and saying the rosary daily, sewing, quilting, baking, canning, refinishing furniture, painting, cooking, praying cards, BINGO, doing puzzles, square dancing, and "talking". She made a friend everywhere she went. She is survived by her sons, William (Margaret) Berger of Aurora, IL, Ronald Picco and Timothy Berger both of Rio Rancho, NM, James Berger of Pompano Beach, FL, her daughters, Darlene Fischer of Mesa, AZ, NM and Debra Berger of Batavia, IL, son in law Wayne Olson of Hinckley, IL, 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her children Dianna Olson and Garry Berger, a brother Celestine Richter, her sisters, Florence Hill, Nellie and Dorothy Richter, Sabina Strnad, Alberta Bradley and Ann Waller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel’s Church of the Holy Family Parish, Rev. James Weighner officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of departure for the church at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

Children of Mary Magdaline Richter and Charles Oliver Berger

Dianna Berger b. 1941, d. 2013
Garry Berger b. 1957, d. 2016

Charles Oliver Berger

M, b. 27 November 1917, d. 10 October 2004

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 November 1917	Charles Oliver Berger was born on 27 November 1917 at Nebraska.
Marriage	30 March 1940	He married Mary Magdaline Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger. Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger
Death	10 October 2004	Charles Oliver Berger died on 10 October 2004 at age 86.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 November 1917

Charles Oliver Berger was born on 27 November 1917 at Nebraska.

Marriage

30 March 1940

He married Mary Magdaline Richter, daughter of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt, on 30 March 1940 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford, Wisconsin, Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger.

Wedding portrait of Celestine John Richter and Leone Koresh and his sister Mary Richter and Charles Berger 30 Mary 1940 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 01 Apr 1940 - Leone Koresh to Celestine J Richter and Mary M Richter to Charles Berger

Death

10 October 2004

Charles Oliver Berger died on 10 October 2004 at age 86.

Children of Charles Oliver Berger and Mary Magdaline Richter

Dianna Berger b. 1941, d. 2013
Garry Berger b. 1957, d. 2016

Herman Joseph Richter

M, b. 24 August 1887, d. 13 May 1967

Father*

John Richter b. 19 Mar 1856, d. 10 Mar 1943

Mother*

Mary Anna Leeser b. Nov 1857, d. Jan 1921

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 August 1887	Herman Joseph Richter was born on 24 August 1887 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser.
Marriage	28 June 1911	Herman Joseph Richter married Edith Ella Reynolds on 28 June 1911 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement. The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1911 - Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement
Death	13 May 1967	Herman Joseph Richter died on 13 May 1967 at Wisconsin at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 August 1887

Herman Joseph Richter was born on 24 August 1887 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser.

Marriage

28 June 1911

Herman Joseph Richter married Edith Ella Reynolds on 28 June 1911 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement.

The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1911 - Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement

Death

13 May 1967

Herman Joseph Richter died on 13 May 1967 at Wisconsin at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin	Herman Joseph Richter was listed as a son in John Richter's household on the 1900 Census at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1910	Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin	Herman Joseph Richter was listed as a son in John Richter's household on the 1910 Census at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin

Herman Joseph Richter was listed as a son in John Richter's household on the 1900 Census at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1910

Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin

Herman Joseph Richter was listed as a son in John Richter's household on the 1910 Census at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
28 April 1908	Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin	Herman Joseph Richter was a groomsman at the wedding of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt on 28 April 1908 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin; Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding announcement and portrait.

Date

Location

Description

28 April 1908

Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin

Herman Joseph Richter was a groomsman at the wedding of Albert Celestine Richter and Katherine Mary Vogt on 28 April 1908 at Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin; Albert Richter and Katherine Vogt wedding announcement and portrait.

Child of Herman Joseph Richter and Edith Ella Reynolds

Elgie Herman Richter+ b. 10 Jan 1912, d. 19 Nov 1994

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1710; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375723.

Edith Ella Reynolds

F, b. February 1893, d. 11 June 1966

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	28 June 1911	As of 28 June 1911,her married name was Richter.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

28 June 1911

As of 28 June 1911,her married name was Richter.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1893	Edith Ella Reynolds was born in February 1893 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	28 June 1911	She married Herman Joseph Richter, son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser, on 28 June 1911 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement. The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1911 - Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement
Death	11 June 1966	Edith Ella Reynolds died on 11 June 1966 at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1893

Edith Ella Reynolds was born in February 1893 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

28 June 1911

She married Herman Joseph Richter, son of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser, on 28 June 1911 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement.

The Bloomington Record (Bloomington, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1911 - Herman J Richter and Edith Reynolds marriage announcement

Death

11 June 1966

Edith Ella Reynolds died on 11 June 1966 at age 73.

Child of Edith Ella Reynolds and Herman Joseph Richter

Elgie Herman Richter+ b. 10 Jan 1912, d. 19 Nov 1994

Elgie Herman Richter

M, b. 10 January 1912, d. 19 November 1994

Father*

Herman Joseph Richter b. 24 Aug 1887, d. 13 May 1967

Mother*

Edith Ella Reynolds b. Feb 1893, d. 11 Jun 1966

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 January 1912	Elgie Herman Richter was born on 10 January 1912 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Herman Joseph Richter and Edith Ella Reynolds.
Marriage	28 November 1935	Elgie Herman Richter married Lucille Josephine Crubel on 28 November 1935.
Death	19 November 1994	Elgie Herman Richter died on 19 November 1994 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 Elgie H Richter obituary. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 22 Nov 1994 - Elgie H Richter obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 January 1912

Elgie Herman Richter was born on 10 January 1912 at Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Herman Joseph Richter and Edith Ella Reynolds.

Marriage

28 November 1935

Elgie Herman Richter married Lucille Josephine Crubel on 28 November 1935.

Death

19 November 1994

Elgie Herman Richter died on 19 November 1994 at Bloomington, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 82 Elgie H Richter obituary.

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 22 Nov 1994 - Elgie H Richter obituary

Child of Elgie Herman Richter and Lucille Josephine Crubel

Thomas H. Richter+ b. 17 Dec 1943, d. 27 Mar 2020

Lucille Josephine Crubel

F, b. 22 December 1915, d. 14 August 2007

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

28 November 1935

As of 28 November 1935,her married name was Richter.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 December 1915

Lucille Josephine Crubel was born on 22 December 1915 at Iowa.

Marriage

28 November 1935

She married Elgie Herman Richter, son of Herman Joseph Richter and Edith Ella Reynolds, on 28 November 1935.

Death

14 August 2007

Lucille Josephine Crubel died on 14 August 2007 at Wisconsin at age 91.

Child of Lucille Josephine Crubel and Elgie Herman Richter

Thomas H. Richter+ b. 17 Dec 1943, d. 27 Mar 2020

Martin Hill

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Martin Hill married Cora Hartmann.

Cora Hartmann

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Hill.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Cora Hartmann married Martin Hill.

Frank Ruben Myers

M, b. April 1869, d. 1944

Charts: John B. Richard Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

April 1869

Frank Ruben Myers was born in April 1869 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

4 April 1899

He married Clara Anna Richter, daughter of John Richter and Mary Anna Leeser, on 4 April 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

1944

Frank Ruben Myers died in 1944.

Jean Oliver Freeman

F, b. 12 May 1922, d. 24 February 1993

Father*

Edgar Alexander Freeman b. 7 Jul 1886, d. 29 Aug 1954

Mother*

Jean Oliver b. c 1894, d. 24 Feb 1993

Charts: Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

June 1948

As of June 1948,her married name was Ehrlich.

Married Name

before 1993

As of before 1993,her married name was Marshall.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 May 1922

Jean Oliver Freeman was born on 12 May 1922 at San Francisco, California.

She was the daughter of Edgar Alexander Freeman and Jean Oliver.

Marriage

June 1948

Jean Oliver Freeman married Jacob Wilbur Ehrlich Jr, son of Jacob Wilbur Ehrlich and Marjorie Ellen Mercer, in June 1948 at San Francisco, California.

Marriage

before 1993

Jean Oliver Freeman married (?) Marshall before 1993.

Death

24 February 1993

Jean Oliver Freeman died on 24 February 1993 at Santa Clara, California, at age 70.

Graham Michael Watts

M, b. 22 July 1944, d. 12 June 1983

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 July 1944

Graham Michael Watts was born on 22 July 1944 at England.

Death

12 June 1983

He died on 12 June 1983 at California at age 38.

Jean Oliver

F, b. circa 1894, d. 24 February 1993

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 May 1917

As of 8 May 1917,her married name was Freeman.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1894

Jean Oliver was born circa 1894 at California.

Marriage

8 May 1917

She married Edgar Alexander Freeman, son of William Alexander Freeman and Elizabeth Laycock, on 8 May 1917 at San Jose, California.

Death

24 February 1993

Jean Oliver died on 24 February 1993 at Santa Clara, California.

Children of Jean Oliver and Edgar Alexander Freeman

William Alexander Freeman b. 22 Nov 1919, d. 16 Oct 1937
Jean Oliver Freeman+ b. 12 May 1922, d. 24 Feb 1993

Edgar Alexander Freeman

M, b. 7 July 1886, d. 29 August 1954

Father*

William Alexander Freeman

Mother*

Elizabeth Laycock

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 July 1886

Edgar Alexander Freeman was born on 7 July 1886 at California also reported as 6 Jul 1885.

He was the son of William Alexander Freeman and Elizabeth Laycock.

Marriage

8 May 1917

Edgar Alexander Freeman married Jean Oliver on 8 May 1917 at San Jose, California.

Death

29 August 1954

Edgar Alexander Freeman died on 29 August 1954 at San Francisco, California, at age 68.

Children of Edgar Alexander Freeman and Jean Oliver

William Alexander Freeman b. 22 Nov 1919, d. 16 Oct 1937
Jean Oliver Freeman+ b. 12 May 1922, d. 24 Feb 1993

(?) Marshall

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

before 1993

(?) Marshall married Jean Oliver Freeman, daughter of Edgar Alexander Freeman and Jean Oliver, before 1993.

William Alexander Freeman

M, b. 22 November 1919, d. 16 October 1937

Father*

Edgar Alexander Freeman b. 7 Jul 1886, d. 29 Aug 1954

Mother*

Jean Oliver b. c 1894, d. 24 Feb 1993

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 November 1919

William Alexander Freeman was born on 22 November 1919 at California.

He was the son of Edgar Alexander Freeman and Jean Oliver.

Death

16 October 1937

William Alexander Freeman died on 16 October 1937 at California at age 17.

Nancy Ann Cilley

F, b. 1828

Father*

Thomas P. Cilley

Mother*

Olive Heath

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1828

Nancy Ann Cilley was born in 1828.

She was the daughter of Thomas P. Cilley and Olive Heath.

(?) Lehr

Justin M. Kniemeyer

M, b. 16 June 1912, d. 17 August 1940

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 June 1912

Justin M. Kniemeyer was born on 16 June 1912.

Marriage

17 July 1935

He married Marie Caroline McCormick on 17 July 1935.

Death

17 August 1940

Justin M. Kniemeyer died on 17 August 1940 at age 28.

Mable Oreta Nunnelley

F, b. 12 October 1921, d. 18 May 2002

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 November 1943

As of 3 November 1943,her married name was Mellenthin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 October 1921

Mable Oreta Nunnelley was born on 12 October 1921.

Marriage

3 November 1943

She married George Frederick Mellenthin, son of George Carl Mellenthin and Rosa Wilhemina Bender, on 3 November 1943 at New Mexico George was stationed at an Army base in New Mexico at the time.

Death

18 May 2002

Mable Oreta Nunnelley died on 18 May 2002 at age 80.

Michael Leonhardt Bender

M, b. August 1839, d. 14 May 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Michael Leonhardt Bender was also known as Bendert.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Michael Leonhardt Bender married Johanna Carolina Scheer.

Birth

August 1839

Michael Leonhardt Bender was born in August 1839 at also reported as 1842, Bararia, Germany.

Death

14 May 1913

He died on 14 May 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Michael Leonhardt Bender was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Michael Leonhardt Bender and Johanna Carolina Scheer

Rosa Wilhemina Bender+ b. Jul 1886, d. 3 Aug 1950
Emelia W. Bender b. 30 Nov 1888, d. Nov 1981
Lillie Bender b. Sep 1893
Edward F. Bendert b. 14 Apr 1897, d. Apr 1984
Edward F. Bender+ b. 14 Apr 1897, d. Apr 1984

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Johanna Carolina Scheer

F, b. circa 1854, d. 13 January 1923

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johanna Carolina Scheer was also known as Caroline.

Married Name

Her married name was Bendert.

Name Variation

Johanna Carolina Scheer was also known as Bender.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Johanna Carolina Scheer married Michael Leonhardt Bender.

Birth

circa 1854

Johanna Carolina Scheer was born circa 1854 at Germany.

Death

13 January 1923

She died on 13 January 1923 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Johanna Carolina Scheer was listed as wife in Michael Leonhardt Bender's household on the 1900 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Johanna Carolina Scheer and Michael Leonhardt Bender

Rosa Wilhemina Bender+ b. Jul 1886, d. 3 Aug 1950
Emelia W. Bender b. 30 Nov 1888, d. Nov 1981
Lillie Bender b. Sep 1893
Edward F. Bendert b. 14 Apr 1897, d. Apr 1984
Edward F. Bender+ b. 14 Apr 1897, d. Apr 1984

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Emelia W. Bender

F, b. 30 November 1888, d. November 1981

Father*

Michael Leonhardt Bender b. Aug 1839, d. 14 May 1913

Mother*

Johanna Carolina Scheer b. c 1854, d. 13 Jan 1923

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Emelia W. Bender was also known as Amelie.

Married Name

1910

As of 1910,her married name was Burckhardt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 November 1888

Emelia W. Bender was born on 30 November 1888 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Michael Leonhardt Bender and Johanna Carolina Scheer.

Marriage

1910

Emelia W. Bender married William Burckhardt in 1910.

Death

November 1981

Emelia W. Bender died in November 1981 at Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emelia W. Bender was listed as a daughter in Michael Leonhardt Bender's household on the 1900 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1241816.

Lillie Bender

F, b. September 1893

Father*

Michael Leonhardt Bender b. Aug 1839, d. 14 May 1913

Mother*

Johanna Carolina Scheer b. c 1854, d. 13 Jan 1923

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1893

Lillie Bender was born in September 1893 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Michael Leonhardt Bender and Johanna Carolina Scheer.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lillie Bender was listed as a daughter in Michael Leonhardt Bender's household on the 1900 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1816; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1241816.