Ruth (?)

F, d. August 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore December 2003As of before December 2003,her married name was Dargel.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore December 2003Ruth (?) married Herbert E. Dargel, son of Herman Henry Dargel and Bessie Alford, before December 2003.
DeathAugust 2010Ruth (?) died in August 2010.

Merle P. Berg

M, b. 10 March 1914, d. 4 January 2007
Father*Sanfred Berg
Mother*Mary Rockney
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1914Merle P. Berg was born on 10 March 1914 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Marriage18 February 1939Merle P. Berg married Lola Amanda Olson, daughter of Oscar Olson and Olga Bakken, on 18 February 1939.
Death4 January 2007Merle P. Berg died on 4 January 2007 at age 92 Merle P. Berg, age 92, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, in Stoughton. He was born on March 10, 1914, in Utica, the oldest son of Sanfred and Mary (Rockney) Berg. Merle married Lola Olson on Feb. 18, 1939, at the West Koshkonong Parsonage. Merle worked at Highway Trailer in Stoughton and Edgerton before retiring in 1977. He was an active member of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church and was on the church cemetery mowing team for many years. Merle was an avid gardener. He raised delicious vegetables and grew beautiful flowers. He loved to shop and he was always buying things for his great-grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, a dedicated father, a loving grandfather and he considered his three great-grandchildren one of the biggest blessings in his life. Merle had a wonderful sense of humor and a grateful nature. He was very generous and always had a ready smile, a package of gum and a Hershey bar to share with his many friends and acquaintances. Merle will be dearly missed by his four daughters, Sandra (Thomas Florin) Stai, June (Jim) Bunting, Beverly (Roger) Thompson of Stoughton and Audrey (Arlan) DeBeir of Cottage Grove; two grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Anderson and Rebecca (Ryan) Petersen; three great-grandchildren, Dayne and Megan Anderson and Miles Petersen; his "baby" brother, Herbert (Shorty) Berg and his sister-in-law, Sharon Berg; along with many nieces and nephews. Merle was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lola; his parents; a brother, Robert Berg; and two sisters, Theressa (Stanley) Burthe and Alverda (Giles) Olson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 8, 2006, at 11 a.m. at WEST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Road, with the Rev. Richard Dowling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Sanfred Berg

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSanfred Berg married Mary Rockney.

Children of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney

Mary Rockney

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Berg.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Rockney married Sanfred Berg.

Children of Mary Rockney and Sanfred Berg

Lola Amanda Olson

F, b. 19 December 1918, d. 27 January 2005
Father*Oscar Olson
Mother*Olga Bakken
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 February 1939As of 18 February 1939,her married name was Berg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 December 1918Lola Amanda Olson was born on 19 December 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Oscar Olson and Olga Bakken.
Marriage18 February 1939Lola Amanda Olson married Merle P. Berg, son of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney, on 18 February 1939.
Death27 January 2005Lola Amanda Olson died on 27 January 2005 at age 86 Lola Amanda Berg, age 86, died on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the Skaalen Sunset Home in Stoughton. She was born on Dec. 19, 1918, in Utica, a daughter of the late Oscar and Olga (Bakken) Olson. Lola married Merle Berg on Feb. 18, 1939, at the West Koshkonong Parsonage; they would have been married for 66 years this February. She was a very active member of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, the church circle and taught Sunday school. When her children were in school, she was active in the PTA. Lola loved her flowers, shopping and enjoyed quilting. She made the best brownies in the world and when Lola was around no one ever went hungry. She loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed baby sitting her grandchildren. Lola is going to be dearly missed by her family; her husband, Merle; daughters, Sandra (Thomas Florin) Stai of Stoughton, June (Jim) Bunting of Stoughton, Beverly (Roger) Thompson of Stoughton, and Audrey (Arlan) DeBeir of Cottage Grove; two grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Anderson and Rebecca (Ryan) Petersen; two great-grandchildren, Dayne and Megan Anderson; and a sister, Arlene Johnson of McFarland. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, George Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. at WEST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Road, with the Rev. Richard Dowling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

Herbert Berg

M, b. 8 February 1929, d. 16 October 2020
Father*Sanfred Berg
Mother*Mary Rockney
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameHerbert Berg also went by the name of Shorty.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 February 1929Herbert Berg was born on 8 February 1929.
He was the son of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Death16 October 2020Herbert Berg died on 16 October 2020 at age 91.

Robert Berg

M, b. 1922, d. 1988
Father*Sanfred Berg
Mother*Mary Rockney
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1922Robert Berg was born in 1922.
He was the son of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Death1988Robert Berg died in 1988.

Theressa Berg

F, b. 1920, d. 1993
Father*Sanfred Berg
Mother*Mary Rockney
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Burthe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTheressa Berg married Stanley Burthe.
Birth1920Theressa Berg was born in 1920.
She was the daughter of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Death1993Theressa Berg died in 1993.

Stanley Burthe

M, d. before 2007
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageStanley Burthe married Theressa Berg, daughter of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Deathbefore 2007Stanley Burthe died before 2007.

Alverda Berg

F, b. 1916, d. 2005
Father*Sanfred Berg
Mother*Mary Rockney
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlverda Berg married Giles Olson.
Birth1916Alverda Berg was born in 1916.
She was the daughter of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Death2005Alverda Berg died in 2005.

Giles Olson

M, d. before 2007
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGiles Olson married Alverda Berg, daughter of Sanfred Berg and Mary Rockney.
Deathbefore 2007Giles Olson died before 2007.

Oscar Olson

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOscar Olson married Olga Bakken.

Child of Oscar Olson and Olga Bakken

Olga Bakken

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOlga Bakken married Oscar Olson.

Child of Olga Bakken and Oscar Olson

George Johnson

M, d. before 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2005George Johnson died before 2005.

Marie Pauline Augusta Brudigam

F, b. 7 March 1890, d. 25 February 1960
Marie (Brudigam) Giese - circa 1911-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1911As of circa 1911,her married name was Giese.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 March 1890Marie Pauline Augusta Brudigam was born on 7 March 1890 at Nebraska.
Marriagecirca 1911She married George Julius Giese, son of Wilhelm Henry Giese and Wilhelmine Priebe, circa 1911 George and Marie (Brudigam) Giese wedding party portrait, including Sophie Meyer and John Test.
George and Marie (Brudigam) Giese Wedding Party - circa 1911-Colorized
George and Marie (Brudigam) Giese Wedding Party - circa 1911
Death25 February 1960Marie Pauline Augusta Brudigam died on 25 February 1960 at Nebraska at age 69.

Jacob Schauer

M, b. before 1914
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1914Jacob Schauer was born before 1914 at Germany.
Marriage4 May 1932He married Agnes Mary Hetzel, daughter of John Hetzel and Barbara Pfeiffer, on 4 May 1932.
DateLocationDescription
20 April 1931Baraboo, Sauk, WisconsinJacob Schauer and John Schmid were naturalized on 20 April 1931 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, Judge A C Hoppmann conducted naturalization hearings for John Schmid, of Plain, and Jacob Schauer, of Spring Green, who where both born in Germany.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 21, 1931 - Naturalization hearings for John Schmid of Plain and Jacob Schauer of Spring Green

Leo L. Weiss

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage5 February 1933Leo L. Weiss married Mary Margaret Hetzel, daughter of John Hetzel and Barbara Pfeiffer, on 5 February 1933.

Althea Riek

F, b. 9 December 1915, d. 9 March 1998
Father*Anton Clemens Riek b. 19 Aug 1885, d. 26 Jan 1961
Mother*Mary Lins b. 20 Jan 1889, d. 16 Feb 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 October 1935As of 29 October 1935,her married name was Hetzel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1915Althea Riek was born on 9 December 1915.
She was the daughter of Anton Clemens Riek and Mary Lins.
Marriage29 October 1935Althea Riek married Herman Joseph Hetzel, son of John Hetzel and Barbara Pfeiffer, on 29 October 1935.
Death9 March 1998Althea Riek died on 9 March 1998 at age 82.

Raymond John Salvitti Jr.

M, b. 24 April 1960, d. 11 January 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 April 1960Raymond John Salvitti Jr. was born on 24 April 1960 at New York.
Death11 January 2007He died on 11 January 2007 at age 46 Raymond John Salvitti Jr., age 46, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007. He was born on April 24, 1960, in Patchogue, N.Y., to Raymond John and Elaine (Cutler) Salvitti Sr. Ray grew up on Long Island, N.Y. and joined the U.S. Navy after graduating high school. While serving aboard the U.S.S. Frank Cable in Charleston, S.C., he met his future wife, Cindy Paulus. They were united in marriage on June 13, 1983. After discharge from the Navy, Ray and Cynthia resided in Wisconsin, where they had their daughter, Lisamarie. Ray worked as a sheet metal technician for many years at General Heating and Air Conditioning. He loved the outdoors, four wheeling, fishing and hunting. Ray was a devoted and loving father, who even had fun taking his daughter to the mall. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; a daughter, Lisamarie, both of Stoughton; his parents, Ray "Pop" and Elaine Salvitti of New York; a sister, Doreen (Gary); two brothers, John and Nick (Jennifer); and several nephews and nieces. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson Street, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007.