Arlene Verona Horstman

F, b. 1931, d. 23 October 1990
Father*August Albert Horstmann b. 4 Feb 1904, d. 25 Oct 1994
Mother*Emma Ribbke b. 15 Jan 1912, d. 5 Apr 1988
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1951As of 1951,her married name was Christianson.
Married Name8 June 1971As of 8 June 1971,her married name was Giebel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1931Arlene Verona Horstman was born in 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of August Albert Horstmann and Emma Ribbke.
Marriage1951Arlene Verona Horstman married William G. Christianson in 1951.
Marriage8 June 1971Arlene Verona Horstman married Donald Giebel, son of Lawrence Giebel and Edna Steinhorst, on 8 June 1971.
Death23 October 1990Arlene Verona Horstman died on 23 October 1990 at Sauk, Wisconsin, Arlene (Horstman) Christianson Giebel obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 25, 1990 - Arlene (Horstman) Christianson Giebel obituary

Child of Arlene Verona Horstman and William G. Christianson

William G. Christianson

M, b. 14 June 1926, d. 3 June 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1926William G. Christianson was born on 14 June 1926 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage1951He married Arlene Verona Horstman, daughter of August Albert Horstmann and Emma Ribbke, in 1951.
Death3 June 1957William G. Christianson died on 3 June 1957 at Wisconsin at age 30.

Child of William G. Christianson and Arlene Verona Horstman

Gene M. Rhinehart

M, b. 11 February 1950, d. 15 January 1999
Gene Rhinehart 1968 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 February 1950Gene M. Rhinehart was born on 11 February 1950.
Death15 January 1999He died on 15 January 1999 at age 48.

William A. Christianson

M, b. 17 June 1950, d. 20 June 2012
Father*William G. Christianson b. 14 Jun 1926, d. 3 Jun 1957
Mother*Arlene Verona Horstman b. 1931, d. 23 Oct 1990
William Christianson 1968 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameWilliam A. Christianson also went by the name of Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1950William A. Christianson was born on 17 June 1950 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William G. Christianson and Arlene Verona Horstman.
Death20 June 2012William A. Christianson died on 20 June 2012 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 62 William "Bill" Christianson, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the VA Hospice in Madison at the age of 62 with his loving wife by his side after a long battle with Agent Orange-related cancer. Bill, the son of the late William George and Arlene (Horstmann) Christianson-Giebel, was born June 17, 1950 in Reedsburg. On Sept 1, 1985, he was united in marriage to Jo Barker in Baraboo. Bill had been employed by the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County campus until he became disabled.

Bill was a member of several veterans organzations, belonging to the Disabled American Veterans Chaptr 8, the North Freedom American Legion Post 172 and a life member at large of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He was the most active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7694 in Prairie de Sac, where he served as commander for a number of years. Last summer he was proud to have been appointed District 11 Commander for the Wisconsin State VFW until failing health forced him to resign.

Bill was also an avid fisherman and hunter and was active in the Delton Sportsmen's Club, the Sportmen's Alliance and the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Zautke and June Schrank; and his nephew, Joey Holloway.

He is survived by his wife, Jo; his children, Heather (Mike) Lesch, Jamie christianson and Kimbra Berry; grandchildren, Lili Christianson and Isla McConnell; siblings, Carolyn Rhinehart, Shirley (Allen) Holloway, Rosalie (Mike) Bredeck and Sandy Klinge; sisters-in-law, Ann Manley and Susan Van Rixel; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Private inurnment will take place at St Joh's Cemetery in Rock Springs where military rites will be conducted.
DateLocationDescription
1968Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam A. Christianson graduated in 1968 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Donna Giebel

F, b. 3 March 1946, d. 17 November 1976
Father*Donald Giebel b. 25 Aug 1922, d. 10 Nov 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Zautke.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDonna Giebel married Larry Allen Zautke, son of Allen A. Zautke and Dorothy E. Schmidt.
Birth3 March 1946Donna Giebel was born on 3 March 1946 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Donald Giebel.
Death17 November 1976Donna Giebel died on 17 November 1976 at Wisconsin at age 30.

Larry Allen Zautke

M, b. 28 December 1945, d. 19 April 2015
Father*Allen A. Zautke d. 7 Mar 2004
Mother*Dorothy E. Schmidt b. 7 Jan 1926, d. 1 May 2020
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLarry Allen Zautke married Donna Giebel, daughter of Donald Giebel.
Birth28 December 1945Larry Allen Zautke was born on 28 December 1945.
He was the son of Allen A. Zautke and Dorothy E. Schmidt.
Death19 April 2015Larry Allen Zautke died on 19 April 2015 at age 69.

Joyce Giebel

F, d. before 2011
Father*Lawrence Giebel
Mother*Edna Steinhorst
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Perkins.
Life EventDateDescription
Joyce Giebel was the daughter of Lawrence Giebel and Edna Steinhorst.
MarriageJoyce Giebel married (?) Perkins.
Deathbefore 2011Joyce Giebel died before 2011.

(?) Perkins

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Perkins married Joyce Giebel, daughter of Lawrence Giebel and Edna Steinhorst.

Rodger Giebel

M
Father*Lawrence Giebel
Mother*Edna Steinhorst
Life EventDateDescription
Rodger Giebel was the son of Lawrence Giebel and Edna Steinhorst.
DeathRodger Giebel died at died in infancy.

Gerhart A. Ballweg

M, b. circa 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1905Gerhart A. Ballweg was born circa 1905 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1936He married Josephine H. Benzmiller before 1936.

Children of Gerhart A. Ballweg and Josephine H. Benzmiller

Josephine H. Benzmiller

F, b. 1913, d. 1 May 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1936As of before 1936,her married name was Ballweg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1913Josephine H. Benzmiller was born in 1913 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1936She married Gerhart A. Ballweg before 1936.
Death1 May 1973Josephine H. Benzmiller died on 1 May 1973.

Children of Josephine H. Benzmiller and Gerhart A. Ballweg

Lloyd M. Ballweg

M, b. 1936, d. 2018
Father*Gerhart A. Ballweg b. c 1905
Mother*Josephine H. Benzmiller b. 1913, d. 1 May 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLloyd M. Ballweg was also known as Loyd M.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1936Lloyd M. Ballweg was born in 1936 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Gerhart A. Ballweg and Josephine H. Benzmiller.
Death2018Lloyd M. Ballweg died in 2018.

Florence M. Ballweg

F, b. 10 February 1941, d. 25 January 2013
Father*Gerhart A. Ballweg b. c 1905
Mother*Josephine H. Benzmiller b. 1913, d. 1 May 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 November 1963As of 9 November 1963,her married name was Rau.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 February 1941Florence M. Ballweg was born on 10 February 1941.
She was the daughter of Gerhart A. Ballweg and Josephine H. Benzmiller.
Marriage9 November 1963Florence M. Ballweg married Robert Rau on 9 November 1963.
Death25 January 2013Florence M. Ballweg died on 25 January 2013 at age 71 Florence Rau, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Florence was born in Baraboo on Feb. 10, 1941, the daughter of Gerhard and Josephine Ballweg. She was the fourth oldest of 9 children. Florence married her husband of 49 years, Robert Rau, on Nov. 9, 1963. They made their home in Sauk City, where they raised four children. She enjoyed maintaining her flower beds, ATVing with her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Judy (Paul) Spoerl of Greenville, Barbara (Scott) Breunig of Prairie du Sac, Brenda (Bryan) Schwarz of North Freedom and Brian (Janet) Rau of Madison; and her grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan, Allison and Katelyn. She is also survived by her brothers, Lloyd (Marion) Ballweg, George (Illa) Ballweg, Eugene (Winnie) Ballweg and Jerry Ballweg; and her sisters, Louise (Eugene) Theis, Elaine (Larry) Adler and Jo (Bill) Hart. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Stanley Ballweg. The family wishes to give their very special thanks to the care givers at Meriter Hospital for their kindness and compassion in Florence’s final days. In lieu of a memorial service, it is asked that family, friends, neighbors and well wishers privately reflect their thoughts and condolences. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity or community service of your choice.

Robert Rau

M, d. before 2020
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage9 November 1963Robert Rau married Florence M. Ballweg, daughter of Gerhart A. Ballweg and Josephine H. Benzmiller, on 9 November 1963.
Deathbefore 2020Robert Rau died before 2020.

Winnie Nessler

F, b. 5 April 1943, d. 24 July 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 August 1967As of 19 August 1967,her married name was Ballweg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1943Winnie Nessler was born on 5 April 1943.
Death24 July 2020She died on 24 July 2020 at age 77 Winnie Ballweg, age 77, passed away peacefully at Divine Rehabilitation and nursing in Lodi on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born to Fred and Eunice (Winnie) Nessler in Baraboo on April 5, 1943. She married Gene Ballweg on August 19, 1967 and had 3 children.

As a couple they enjoyed their trips off the farm to Branson, MO. Winnie stayed at home to raise the boys until later when she worked tending bar at the Penguin, The Arboretum and in the kitchen at Hardees. Winnie also enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and shooting pool.

Survivors include her husband Gene, sons, Jeff, Joe (Karen), Jim (Sara), grandchildren, Chris, Katelyn (Troy), Ryan, Kelsie (Christopher), Connor and Alex. Great grandchildren, Elizabeth and David. She is further survived by siblings, Carl, Tim, Nick (Chris), Fred (Diana) and Vicky, Sister in law Marilyn. In-Laws Marion, George (Ila Rae), Louise (Eugene), Elaine (Larry), Jerry, Jo (Bill) and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Bill and Pete, in-laws Lloyd, Stanley, Florence (Bob) and grandson Andrew.

Joseph Benjamin Bailey

M, b. 9 September 1919, d. 2 December 2004
Father*Victor Orville Bailey b. c 1888
Mother*Lydia Karstetter b. c 1891
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Joseph Bailey 1940 senior portrait Reedsburg High School Reedsburg Sauk WI-Colorized
Joseph Bailey 1940 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Joseph Benjamin Bailey
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 September 1919Joseph Benjamin Bailey was born on 9 September 1919 at LaValle, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Victor Orville Bailey and Lydia Karstetter.
Marriage16 May 1943Joseph Benjamin Bailey married Elsie Anna Louise Schrank, daughter of William H. Schrank and Louise M. Schroeder, on 16 May 1943 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death2 December 2004Joseph Benjamin Bailey died on 2 December 2004 at age 85 Joseph B. Bailey, 85, of La Crosse, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at St. Joseph's Rehab Center, La Crosse. Joseph was born Sept. 9, 1919, in LaValle, Wis., to Victor and Lydia (Karstetter) Bailey. On May 16, 1943, he married Elsie Schrank in Reedsburg, Wis. In 1947, they moved to La Crosse, where Joseph worked for 12 years for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He then worked for NorPlex as a shear operator until he retired. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Eagle's Club, La Crosse. Joseph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie of La Crosse; daughter, Kathryn Bailey of La Crosse; sons, William (Joanne) Bailey of La Crescent, Minn., Robert (Elizabeth) Bailey of La Crosse, Harold Bailey of Sparta, Wis., and Douglas (Connie) Bailey of Onalaska; daughter-in-law, Joan Bailey of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; one step-grandson; five step-great-grandchildren; and brother, Nelson E. Bailey of Reedsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Donald Earl Bailey. Funeral services were held Dec. 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church, La Crosse, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, LaValle, Wis. The family would like to thank the staff of Gundersen Lutheran Hospice.
DateLocationDescription
Portrait of Joseph Benjamin and Elsie Anna (Schrank) Bailey.
Joseph Benjamin and Elsie Anna Schrank Bailey-Colorized
Joseph Benjamin and Elsie Anna (Schrank) Bailey
1940Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinJoseph Benjamin Bailey graduated in 1940 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Joseph Benjamin Bailey and Elsie Anna Louise Schrank

Victor Orville Bailey

M, b. circa 1888
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVictor Orville Bailey married Lydia Karstetter.
Birthcirca 1888Victor Orville Bailey was born circa 1888 at Wisconsin.

Children of Victor Orville Bailey and Lydia Karstetter

Lydia Karstetter

F, b. circa 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bailey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLydia Karstetter married Victor Orville Bailey.
Birthcirca 1891Lydia Karstetter was born circa 1891 at Wisconsin.

Children of Lydia Karstetter and Victor Orville Bailey

Harold Ivan Bailey

M, b. 10 November 1949, d. 13 February 2009
Father*Joseph Benjamin Bailey b. 9 Sep 1919, d. 2 Dec 2004
Mother*Elsie Anna Louise Schrank b. 5 Feb 1922, d. 16 Apr 2008
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Harold Bailey 1968 senior portrait Logan High School, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 November 1949Harold Ivan Bailey was born on 10 November 1949 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Benjamin Bailey and Elsie Anna Louise Schrank.
Death13 February 2009Harold Ivan Bailey died on 13 February 2009 at age 59 Harold I. Bailey, 59, of Sparta, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. He was born on November 10, 1949 in La Crosse to Joseph and Elsie (Schrank) Bailey. He grew up in La Crosse and married the former Susan Sanwald on August 5, 1980. After marriage they lived in Sparta. He worked at Northern Engraving for 15 years. He liked Eagles, Wolves, camping, fishing, and football.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of Sparta; two sons, Patrick Bailey of Sparta, John Bailey of Sparta; six grandchildren; a sister, Katherine Bailey of La Crosse; three brothers, Doug (Connie) Bailey of Onalaska, William (Joanne) Bailey of LaCrescent, MN, and Robert (Betty) Bailey of La Crosse.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Donald.

Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Farmers Valley Cemetery, rural Sparta with Reverend David Carlson officiating. Burial will be in the Farmers Valley Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

The Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.