John Michael Siemien Jr.

M, b. 4 April 1924, d. 19 January 2006
Father*John Peter Siemien b. 30 Mar 1898, d. 10 May 1967
Mother*Frances V. Schultz b. 13 Jul 1901, d. 8 Jul 1972
Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI - 1942 - John Siemien
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 April 1924John Michael Siemien Jr. was born on 4 April 1924 at Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Peter Siemien and Frances V. Schultz.
Marriage23 August 1947John Michael Siemien Jr. married Patricia Coyle, daughter of William Leo Coyle and Rose A. McPhillips, on 23 August 1947 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Kenoshan to Take Madison Girl as Bride. August 23 has been chosen by Miss Patricia Coyle daughter of Mr and Mrs William L. Coyle Madison Wis., for her wedding to John Siemien, son of Mr and Mrs John Siemien, Washington road. They will be married at Madison at St James’ church at 9 am on Saturday with the Rev John Koelzer officiating. A reception will follow in the Pompeiian room of the Hotel Loraine. Miss Coyle's sister, Mrs Helen K Russell, will be her matron of honor and bridesmaids will be the Misses Caryl Coyle, Joan Pyre and Virginia Heimerl. William G Coyle brother of the bride-to-be will be Mr Siemien best man. Ushers will be Alexander McCormick, Charles Larkin and Leo Ryan, Madison. Miss Coyle, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, attended Edgewood college. Mr Siemien is a pre-med student at the University of Wisconsin.
Kenosha News (Kenosha, Wisconsin) 23 Aug 1947 - Patricia Coyle and John Michael Siemien marriage announcement
Death19 January 2006John Michael Siemien Jr. died on 19 January 2006 at age 81 Siemien, John M. age 81. On Thursday, January 19, 2006 of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia Siemien; loving father of M. Jon Siemien (wife, Rosalind), the late Mary Pat Siemien and the late John M. Siemien, Jr; devoted grandfather of Danielle and David Siemien.
DateLocationDescription
1942Bradford High School, Kenosha, WisconsinJohn Michael Siemien Jr. attended school in 1942 at Bradford High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin, senior year.
August 1965WisconsinIn August 1965 at Wisconsin Siemiens visit with Mrs William Coyle Sr.
August 1965Sauk, WisconsinIn August 1965 at Sauk, Wisconsin, John and Patricia (Coyle) Siemiens and children visit her mother Mrs William Coyle.

Children of John Michael Siemien Jr. and Patricia Coyle

Henry Haas

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Haas married Lydia Zink.

Child of Henry Haas and Lydia Zink

William Lukkar

M, b. 1 January 1913, d. 27 June 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1913William Lukkar was born on 1 January 1913.
MarriageDecember 1982He married Leonora Hale Suter, daughter of John Wesley Suter and Essie Arzelia Woolsey, in December 1982.
Death27 June 1994William Lukkar died on 27 June 1994 at age 81.

Myrlen Richard Altenburg

M, b. 10 October 1908, d. 15 September 1984
Father*Elmer Altenberg
Charts
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Myrlen Altenberg 1929 student at Wisconsin State Teachers College, River Falls, Wisconsin
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMyrlen Richard Altenburg was also known as Merlin Altenberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 October 1908Myrlen Richard Altenburg was born on 10 October 1908 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Elmer Altenberg.
Marriage10 February 1931Myrlen Richard Altenburg married Alice Margaret Vannatta, daughter of Albert Elmer Vannatta and Emma Elizabeth Kies, on 10 February 1931 Alice Vannatta and Merlin Altenberg wedding announcement.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 22, 1931 - Alice Vannatta and Merlin Altenberg wedding announcement
Death15 September 1984Myrlen Richard Altenburg died on 15 September 1984 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 75.
Burialafter 15 September 1984He was buried after 15 September 1984 at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Elmer Altenberg

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Child of Elmer Altenberg

Donna Severson

F, b. circa 1930
Father*Garfield Severson b. 1904, d. 4 Aug 1996
Mother*Jesse Wagner b. 1908, d. 1990
Charts
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 January 1952As of 26 January 1952,her married name was Piddington.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1930Donna Severson was born circa 1930 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Garfield Severson and Jesse Wagner.
Marriage26 January 1952Donna Severson married Leon Thomas Piddington, son of Virgil Piddington and Mary Isabelle Thomas, on 26 January 1952.

Child of Donna Severson and Leon Thomas Piddington

Garfield Severson

M, b. 1904, d. 4 August 1996
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGarfield Severson married Jesse Wagner.
Birth1904Garfield Severson was born in 1904.
Death4 August 1996He died on 4 August 1996 Garfield C Severson obituary.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Aug 1996 - Garfield C Severson obituary

Child of Garfield Severson and Jesse Wagner

Joann Piddington

F, b. circa 1957, d. 28 January 1958
Father*Leon Thomas Piddington b. 1 Jul 1926, d. 23 Nov 1988
Mother*Donna Severson b. c 1930
Charts
Elizabeth Golden Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1957Joann Piddington was born circa 1957.
She was the daughter of Leon Thomas Piddington and Donna Severson.
Death28 January 1958Joann Piddington died on 28 January 1958 Joann Piddington obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal February 2, 1958 - Joann Piddington obituary

Richard Joseph Runde

M, b. 13 April 1924, d. 7 December 1998
Father*Aloysius Theodore Runde b. 19 Feb 1888, d. 17 Mar 1973
Mother*Margaret Ann Petry b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 19 Jan 1943
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRichard Joseph Runde married Eloyse (?)
Birth13 April 1924Richard Joseph Runde was born on 13 April 1924 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Aloysius Theodore Runde and Margaret Ann Petry.
Death7 December 1998Richard Joseph Runde died on 7 December 1998 at Illinois at age 74.

LeRoy Pape

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Child of LeRoy Pape

Merlin Klein

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Joseph Hentrich

M
Father*Frank C. Hentrich b. 18 Jan 1875, d. 26 Nov 1932
Mother*Cecelia Droessler b. 29 Mar 1880, d. 20 Feb 1916
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Hentrich was also known as Hendrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
Joseph Hentrich was the son of Frank C. Hentrich and Cecelia Droessler.

Alvina Hentrich

F
Father*Frank C. Hentrich b. 18 Jan 1875, d. 26 Nov 1932
Mother*Cecelia Droessler b. 29 Mar 1880, d. 20 Feb 1916
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvina Hentrich was also known as Hendrichs.
Name VariationAlvina Hentrich was also known as Lavina.
Life EventDateDescription
Alvina Hentrich was the daughter of Frank C. Hentrich and Cecelia Droessler.

Urban John Timmerman

M, b. 17 April 1925, d. 8 July 1998
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1925Urban John Timmerman was born on 17 April 1925 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage6 February 1947He married Rosalyn Regina Holt on 6 February 1947.
Death8 July 1998Urban John Timmerman died on 8 July 1998 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Carl Joseph Uthe

M, b. 13 April 1949, d. 2 May 1949
Father*Melvin A. Uthe b. 15 Jan 1911, d. 9 May 1986
Mother*Helen Theresa Bonnet b. 7 Mar 1915, d. 28 Mar 2008
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 April 1949Carl Joseph Uthe was born on 13 April 1949.
He was the son of Melvin A. Uthe and Helen Theresa Bonnet.
Death2 May 1949Carl Joseph Uthe died on 2 May 1949 Carl Joseph Uthe obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 9, 1949 - Carl Joseph Uthe obituary

Willis Laugesen

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Earlyn Bonnett

M, b. June 1921, d. January 1946
Father*Henry Bonnet b. c 1886
Mother*Teresa Hendricks b. c 1887
Earlyn Bonnett 1944
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1921Earlyn Bonnett was born in June 1921.
He was the son of Henry Bonnet and Teresa Hendricks.
DeathJanuary 1946Earlyn Bonnett died in January 1946 at age 24 Article: Body of missing ex-soldier Earlyn Bonnett found.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 18, 1946 - Body of missing ex-soldier Earlyn Bonnett found
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 18, 1946 - Body of missing ex-soldier Earlyn Bonnett found - page 2

Roselyn Bonnet

F
Father*Henry Bonnet b. c 1886
Mother*Teresa Hendricks b. c 1887
Roselyn Bonnet 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Roselyn Bonnet was the daughter of Henry Bonnet and Teresa Hendricks.
DateLocationDescription
18 June 1941East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, IllinoisRoselyn Bonnet was the maid of honor at the wedding of Helen Theresa Bonnet and Melvin A. Uthe on 18 June 1941 at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Helen Bonnet and Melvin Uthe wedding announcement; Helen Bonnet and Melvin Uthe wedding party.

Lyle Bonnett

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Father*Henry Bonnet b. c 1886
Mother*Teresa Hendricks b. c 1887
Life EventDateDescription
Lyle Bonnett was the son of Henry Bonnet and Teresa Hendricks.

Archie Schmitt

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R. H. Lee

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Virginia Lee Earle

F, b. 3 December 1935, d. 18 February 2020
Father*Charles C. Earle
Mother*Isabel J. Pauly
Charts
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Virginia Lee (Earle) Uthe
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 September 1955As of 24 September 1955,her married name was Uthe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 December 1935Virginia Lee Earle was born on 3 December 1935 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles C. Earle and Isabel J. Pauly.
Marriage24 September 1955Virginia Lee Earle married Frederick T. Uthe, son of Karl Joseph Uthe and Mary Helen Langen, on 24 September 1955 Virginia Lee Earle and Frederick T Uthe wedding announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 25, 1955 - Virginia Lee Earle and Frederick T Uthe wedding announcement
Death18 February 2020Virginia Lee Earle died on 18 February 2020 at age 84 Virginia L. Uthe, age 84, of Johnson Creek, WI, and formerly of Dubuque, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. To celebrate Virginia’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road. To honor Virginia’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Thomas L. Heathershaw officiating. Private burial services will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia was born on December 3, 1935, in Dubuque, daughter of Charles C. and Isabel J. (Pauly) Earle.

First and foremost, Virginia was a loving mother to her 4 children, Janet Uthe of Middleton, WI; Mark (Deb) Uthe of Manchester, IA; Diane (Kurt) Trimborn of Johnson Creek, WI; and Linda (Kevin) Miller of Center Point, IA. During her free time, Virginia enjoyed reading, playing cards, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sewing and crocheting. Her numerous handmade creations will be forever cherished by her family.

Besides her 4 children, Virginia is survived by the following people who loved her; her 14 grandchildren: Jennifer Uthe, Patrick (Lindsay) Kramer, Steve (Lauren) Trimborn, Amanda (Brennan) Melloy, Molly Kramer, Charlie Uthe, McKenna Miller, Garrett Trimborn, Reese Miller, Nickolas Uthe and Kaitlyn Uthe. Her 5 great-grandchildren: Braelyn, Kinley and Lydia Henning, Hadley Melloy and Austin Kramer. Virginia was excited to learn about another great-grandchild due in August. Her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Karen Earle and her sister-in-law, Rosemary Uthe, all of Dubuque. And many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Frederick T. Uthe; her parents; 2 brothers, Charles and James; a sister, Mary Jane; her maternal and paternal grandparents; 2 sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Charles C. Earle

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles C. Earle married Isabel J. Pauly.

Children of Charles C. Earle and Isabel J. Pauly

Clarence DeMuth

M, d. 2 April 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage17 October 1939Clarence DeMuth married Evelyn Mary Wiederholt, daughter of Valentine Joseph Wiederholt and Bertha Wiegman, on 17 October 1939.
Death2 April 2004Clarence DeMuth died on 2 April 2004.

Child of Clarence DeMuth and Evelyn Mary Wiederholt

Eldon Andrew Biver

M, b. 12 July 1923, d. 6 September 2022
Father*Ralph J. Biver b. 14 Feb 1902, d. 26 Dec 1933
Mother*Loretta B. Hauser b. 8 Nov 1901, d. 31 Aug 1942
Charts
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Eldon Andrew (Fritz) Biver army portrait
Eldon (Fritz) Biver
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEldon Andrew Biver was also known as Fritz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1923Eldon Andrew Biver was born on 12 July 1923 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Ralph J. Biver and Loretta B. Hauser.
Marriage12 July 1947Eldon Andrew Biver married Mary Virginia Gereau on 12 July 1947.
Death6 September 2022Eldon Andrew Biver died on 6 September 2022 at age 99 Eldon A. “Fritz” Biver, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th at home surrounded by his loving family after a long, healthy, and joy-filled life.

The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022 with the Rev. Dustin Vu presiding, assisted by Deacon Bill Biver. Visitation will be held at Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd. on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery where full Military Honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #6.

Fritz was born July 12, 1923, in Dubuque, son of Ralph and Loretta (Hauser) Biver. He married Mary Virginia Gereau on July 12, 1947, at St. Columbkille Church in Dubuque. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2011 after 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Fritz was an honorable man of faith. As a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Dubuque for over 70 years, he could be found working the fall festivals, serving on the church renovation committee, and he was always a steadfast presence at weekly mass. By age 19, his immediate family had all passed away, and his goal was to live a long life to make up for the years they lost. He believed in working hard, having fun, and never having any regrets living by the motto, “Don’t look back. You can’t change the past.” Fritz was ready to help on any project that a family member had. He put his mind to work on numerous creative building projects through the years, and at age 95 he was out constructing his backyard pergola with a little help from “The Boys.” We were blessed to have his example of living life to the fullest.

A quietly proud WWII Veteran, Fritz volunteered and enlisted at age 19 in the U.S. Army in March 1943. After initial invasion training in England, Fritz came ashore at Utah Beach, Normandy, France. He was in the Battle of the Bulge, fighting in Belgium. Finally, Fritz made it to Aachen, Germany and following 18 months of combat service and the Allied Victory, he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in November 1945, and returned home to Dubuque. In 2011, Fritz was able to revisit the pride and camaraderie of service by being part of an Honor Flight to Washington, DC and was especially happy to see the WWII memorials.

Fritz was a Driver Salesman for Trausch’s Sunbeam Bakery, retiring in 1985. He was proud to say he was retired longer than he worked. He volunteered his time with the Legionnaires and Colt .45 (now Colts) Drum and Bugle Corps for 9 years and served as the director during his final years. He was one of the original inductees into the Colts Hall of Fame.

Fritz was an avid bowler for over sixty years and served on the Dubuque Bowling Association, including two terms as President. During the 1960’s Fritz made the original proposal to begin the Dubuque Bowling Hall of Fame and served on the Hall of Fame Board until retiring from bowling.

Surviving are his 5 children: Deacon Bill (Sue) Biver, Bob (Linda) Biver, Barb (Tom) Callahan, John (Jolene) Biver, and Tom (Lynn) Biver all of Dubuque; 18 grandchildren: Laurie Jones, Mark (Staci) Biver, Jenni (John) Bauer, Matt (Selma) Biver, Nick (Carissa) Biver, Jon (Pilar) Biver, Ben (Sarah) Biver, Bridget (Brian) Crossley, Lisa (Wes) Dolphin, Mike (Trixie) Callahan, Tim (Randi) Callahan, Tom (Alanna) Callahan, John (Erin) Callahan, Laura Callahan, Julie (Mike) Ivanov, Steve (Jacqueline) Biver, Joe Biver and Kevin (Leslie) Biver; 52 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and another on the way; his cousin Jerry (Anita) Hauser; and devoted nieces and nephews: Sister Beth, Jeanne, Roy, Ellen, Harry, and Amy.

He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia; his parents; his brother Gerry; three grandsons: Chad, Brian, and Jeff Biver; an aunt Leona Hauser and an uncle Walter (Wanda) Hauser.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaEldon Andrew Biver appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Ralph J. Biver at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Mary Noel

F, d. 29 August 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1909As of 1909,her married name was Graf.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1909Mary Noel married Jacob Graf in 1909.
Death29 August 1963Mary Noel died on 29 August 1963 Mrs Mary Noel Graf obituary - part 1.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 30, 1963 - Mrs Mary Noel Graf obituary - part 2

Children of Mary Noel and Jacob Graf

Mary Kieler

F, b. before 1835, d. before 1914
Father*Johannes Kieler b. 29 Sep 1800, d. 3 May 1882
Mother*Katharina Hupe b. 12 Feb 1805, d. 30 May 1888
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kelley.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Kieler married John Kelley.
Birthbefore 1835Mary Kieler was born before 1835 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Johannes Kieler and Katharina Hupe.
Deathbefore 1914Mary Kieler died before 1914.
DateLocationDescription
1929In 1929 Article: Founder of Kieler Gave It Name - John Kieler history.

John Kelley

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Kelley married Mary Kieler, daughter of Johannes Kieler and Katharina Hupe.

Wilbert John Digman

M, d. April 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilbert John Digman was also known as Digmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 January 1928Wilbert John Digman married Johanna Hentrich, daughter of Frank C. Hentrich and Cecelia Droessler, on 24 January 1928.
Marriageafter 1928Wilbert John Digman married Regina (?) after 1928.
DeathApril 1977Wilbert John Digman died in April 1977.

Hazel H. Lenstra

F, b. 13 August 1906, d. 29 April 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 May 1928As of 28 May 1928,her married name was Kieler.
Married Nameafter 1939As of after 1939,her married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1906Hazel H. Lenstra was born on 13 August 1906 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage28 May 1928She married Lillard H. Kieler, son of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt, on 28 May 1928 Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal May 30, 1928 - Hazel Lenstra and Lillard Kieler marriage announcement
Marriageafter 1939Hazel H. Lenstra married Lawrence H. Meyer after 1939.
Death29 April 1979Hazel H. Lenstra died on 29 April 1979 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 72.
Burialafter 29 April 1979She was buried after 29 April 1979 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
DateLocationDescription
June 1931In June 1931 attended bridal shower for Flora Kieler before her marriage to Frank Lambert.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal June 7, 1931 - Flora Kieler bridal shower before marriage to Frank Lambert

Children of Hazel H. Lenstra and Lillard H. Kieler

Jean Frances Kieler

F, b. 1930, d. 29 October 2015
Father*Lillard H. Kieler b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 Jul 1949
Mother*Hazel H. Lenstra b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 29 Apr 1979
Jean Frances (Kieler) Adams
Jean Frances (Kieler) Adams 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 May 1950As of 30 May 1950,her married name was Adams.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1930Jean Frances Kieler was born in 1930.
She was the daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.
Marriage30 May 1950Jean Frances Kieler married Mark Adams on 30 May 1950 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death29 October 2015Jean Frances Kieler died on 29 October 2015 at Lancaster, Wisconsin, Jean Frances (Kieler) Adams obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 1, 2015 - Jean Frances (Kieler) Adams obituary
Burialafter 29 October 2015She was buried after 29 October 2015 at Saint Clements Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Marilyn Mae Kieler

F, b. 29 May 1932, d. 3 August 1995
Father*Lillard H. Kieler b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 Jul 1949
Mother*Hazel H. Lenstra b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 29 Apr 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sullivan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarilyn Mae Kieler married Gene Sullivan.
Birth29 May 1932Marilyn Mae Kieler was born on 29 May 1932 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.
Death3 August 1995Marilyn Mae Kieler died on 3 August 1995 at age 63.

Ruth Ann Kieler

F, b. 1 April 1938, d. 13 May 2024
Father*Lillard H. Kieler b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 Jul 1949
Mother*Hazel H. Lenstra b. 13 Aug 1906, d. 29 Apr 1979
Ruth Ann (Kieler) Rea
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 July 1961As of 8 July 1961,her married name was Rea.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 April 1938Ruth Ann Kieler was born on 1 April 1938 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.
Death13 May 2024Ruth Ann Kieler died on 13 May 2024 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86 Ruth A. Rea, 86, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Visitation for Ruth will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Peosta, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fillmore, Iowa, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus presiding and Mark Otting as assisting deacon. Burial will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fillmore, Iowa.

Ruth was born April 1, 1938, daughter of Lillard H. and Hazel H. (Lenstra) Kieler in Dubuque, Iowa. She attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School both in Dubuque, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Patrick Rea on July 8,1961, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. She, along with Pat farmed and ran a seed business in the Bernard area.

She enjoyed flowers, her flower and vegetable gardens, making cookies, biking, wintering in Florida, and mostly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Ruth was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Fillmore, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Patrick J. Rea of Bernard; three daughters, Suellen (John) Lathrum of Johnston, Carolyn (Bryon) Kelchen of Cascade, and Sharon (Dan) Donovan of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Andy (Beth) Kelchen, Megan (Andrew) Smith, Katie (Justin) Wolber, Daniel and Joseph Lathrum; 4 step grandchildren, Andie, Alaina, Bridget, and Riley Donovan; 5 great grandchildren; In-laws, Gene Sullivan of Dubuque, Nancy Oglesby of Cuba City, WI, Joyce (Al) Koster of Asbury, and Lois Wubben of Oregon, WI, and Gerry Rea of Cascade.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillard H. and Hazel H. Kieler-Meyer; Step father, Lawrence Meyer; one son, Steven P. Rea on May 6, 2003; two sisters, Jean (Mark) Adams, and Marilyn Sullivan; father and mother-in-law, Oliver and Florence (McCarthy) Rea; In-laws, James (Valeria) Rea, David Rea, Michael “Mickey” Rea, Lois Ann Rea OSF, Kay (Paul) McDonnell, Anna Ruth (James) O’Shea, Mary (Willie) George, Jim Oglesby, and Ray Wubben.

Child of Ruth Ann Kieler

Frank Thomas Lambert

M, b. 29 July 1901, d. 16 August 1988
Father*John N. Lambert b. 9 Oct 1874, d. 11 Mar 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1901Frank Thomas Lambert was born on 29 July 1901 at Iowa.
He was the son of John N. Lambert.
Marriage9 June 1931Frank Thomas Lambert married Flora Kathryn Kieler, daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt, on 9 June 1931 at Dubuque, Iowa, Flora Kieler and Frank Lambert marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal June 7, 1931 - Flora Kieler and Frank Lambert marriage announcement
Death16 August 1988Frank Thomas Lambert died on 16 August 1988 at Iowa at age 87 Frank T Lambert obituary.
The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) 19 Aug 1988 - Frank T Lambert obituary

Children of Frank Thomas Lambert and Flora Kathryn Kieler

Arlington Rice

M, b. 9 August 1910, d. 11 September 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1910Arlington Rice was born on 9 August 1910 at New York.
Marriage1939He married Mabel Emma Kieler, daughter of Henry John Kieler and Frances Brandt, in 1939.
Death11 September 1978Arlington Rice died on 11 September 1978 at New York at age 68.
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed     High School, 4th year.

Joseph Manemann

M, b. 1866, d. 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Manemann was also known as Meneman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1866Joseph Manemann was born in 1866.
Marriageafter 1910He married Theresa Kruser, daughter of August William Kruser Sr. and Catherine Digmann, after 1910.
Death1937Joseph Manemann died in 1937.

Walter J. David

M, d. 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage23 August 1943Walter J. David married Erma N. Tobin, daughter of Francis Richard Tobin and Bertha Barbara Pluemer, on 23 August 1943.
Death1979Walter J. David died in 1979.

Paul G. Richard

M, b. November 1959, d. January 1960
Father*John Vernon Richard b. 25 Aug 1936, d. 2 Dec 2018
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1959Paul G. Richard was born in November 1959.
He was the son of John Vernon Richard.
BurialJanuary 1960Paul G. Richard was buried in January 1960 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
DeathJanuary 1960He died in January 1960 at age 2 months Paul G Richard, 2 months, obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 1, 1960 - Paul G Richard, 2 months, obituary

Gilford J. Hohnecker

M, d. before 2003
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGilford J. Hohnecker married Coletta (?)
Deathbefore 2003Gilford J. Hohnecker died before 2003.

James Lux

M