Paul Rheinhold Carl Stieve

M, b. 25 March 1888, d. 17 June 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1888Paul Rheinhold Carl Stieve was born on 25 March 1888 at Germany.
Marriage1934He married Caroline Ida Anna Schroeder, daughter of Henry Peter Schroeder and Emma Dorothea Schulenberg, in 1934.
Death17 June 1964Paul Rheinhold Carl Stieve died on 17 June 1964 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76.

Agnes Huberdinia Virnig

F, b. 14 January 1898, d. 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameNovember 1918As of November 1918,her married name was Schulenburg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1898Agnes Huberdinia Virnig was born on 14 January 1898 at Wisconsin.
MarriageNovember 1918She married Otto Schulenburg, son of Ferdinand Schulenberg and Katherine Pleus, in November 1918 at Wisconsin Agnes Virnig and Otto Schulenburg wedding announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Nov 1918 - Agnes Virnig and Otto Schulenburg wedding announcement
Death1943Agnes Huberdinia Virnig died in 1943.

Martha Pohl

F, b. 10 May 1891
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 November 1910As of 12 November 1910,her married name was Westphal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1891Martha Pohl was born on 10 May 1891 at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan.
Marriage12 November 1910She married Fred Westphal, son of William Westphal and Caroline Torpagle, on 12 November 1910 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

John H. Hoeft Sr.

M, b. 25 March 1875, d. 29 December 1940
Father*Johann Hoeft b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 20 Apr 1905
Mother*Caroline Prieskorn b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 13 Jan 1925
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1875John H. Hoeft Sr. was born on 25 March 1875 at Germany.
He was the son of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn.
MarriageOctober 1908John H. Hoeft Sr. married Anna Hermann in October 1908 at New York.
Death29 December 1940John H. Hoeft Sr. died on 29 December 1940 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 65.
Burialafter 29 December 1940He was buried after 29 December 1940 at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Wayne, Michigan.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Springwells, Wayne, MichiganJohn H. Hoeft Sr. was listed as a son in Johann Hoeft's household on the 1900 Census at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan.1
DateLocationDescription
1880John H. Hoeft Sr. immigrated with Caroline Prieskorn and Johann Hoeft in 1880.

Children of John H. Hoeft Sr. and Anna Hermann

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1240755.

Gottfried Robert Hoeft

M, b. 7 May 1877, d. 30 March 1955
Father*Johann Hoeft b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 20 Apr 1905
Mother*Caroline Prieskorn b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 13 Jan 1925
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGottfried Robert Hoeft was also known as Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 May 1877Gottfried Robert Hoeft was born on 7 May 1877 at Germany.
He was the son of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn.
Baptism21 May 1877Gottfried Robert Hoeft was baptized on 21 May 1877 at Neudörfchen, West Preussen, Germany.
Marriage10 October 1903He married Auguste Hermann, daughter of William Hermann and Louise Schembowski, on 10 October 1903 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
Marriagecirca 1913Gottfried Robert Hoeft married Louise Herman circa 1913.
Death30 March 1955Gottfried Robert Hoeft died on 30 March 1955 at Michigan at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Springwells, Wayne, MichiganGottfried Robert Hoeft was listed as a son in Johann Hoeft's household on the 1900 Census at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan.1
DateLocationDescription
1880Gottfried Robert Hoeft immigrated with Caroline Prieskorn and Johann Hoeft in 1880.

Children of Gottfried Robert Hoeft and Louise Herman

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1240755.

Minnie Hoeft

F, b. July 1881
Father*Johann Hoeft b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 20 Apr 1905
Mother*Caroline Prieskorn b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 13 Jan 1925
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1881Minnie Hoeft was born in July 1881 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Springwells, Wayne, MichiganMinnie Hoeft was listed as a daughter in Johann Hoeft's household on the 1900 Census at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1240755.

Karl Rudolf Hoeft

M, b. 30 October 1872, d. 10 July 1897
Father*Johann Hoeft b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 20 Apr 1905
Mother*Caroline Prieskorn b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 13 Jan 1925
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKarl Rudolf Hoeft was also known as Charles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1872Karl Rudolf Hoeft was born on 30 October 1872 at Germany.
He was the son of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn.
Baptism3 November 1872Karl Rudolf Hoeft was baptized on 3 November 1872 at Groß Tromnau, Marienwerder, West Preussen, Germany.
Death10 July 1897He died on 10 July 1897 at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan, at age 24.

Anna Hermann

F, b. 18 June 1884, d. 5 October 1946
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Hermann was also known as Herman.
Married NameOctober 1908As of October 1908,her married name was Hoeft.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1884Anna Hermann was born on 18 June 1884 at Buffalo, New York.
MarriageOctober 1908She married John H. Hoeft Sr., son of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn, in October 1908 at New York.
Death5 October 1946Anna Hermann died on 5 October 1946 at Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, at age 62.

Children of Anna Hermann and John H. Hoeft Sr.

Louise Herman

F, b. 15 January 1882, d. 10 December 1966
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouise Herman was also known as Hermann.
Married Namecirca 1913As of circa 1913,her married name was Hoeft.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 January 1882Louise Herman was born on 15 January 1882 at New York.
Marriagecirca 1913She married Gottfried Robert Hoeft, son of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn, circa 1913.
Death10 December 1966Louise Herman died on 10 December 1966 at Michigan at age 84.

Children of Louise Herman and Gottfried Robert Hoeft

Augustine Hoeft

F, b. 13 August 1869, d. 22 March 1909
Father*Johann Hoeft b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 20 Apr 1905
Mother*Caroline Prieskorn b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 13 Jan 1925
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAugustine Hoeft was also known as Lena.
Married Name1 July 1891As of 1 July 1891,her married name was Hartwig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1869Augustine Hoeft was born on 13 August 1869 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn.
Marriage1 July 1891Augustine Hoeft married Herman Hartwig on 1 July 1891 at Wayne, Michigan.
Death22 March 1909Augustine Hoeft died on 22 March 1909 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 39.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Springwells, Wayne, MichiganAugustine Hoeft was listed as wife in Herman Hartwig's household on the 1900 Census at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; household includes adopted son, Otto Ceischke, age 13.1     
DateLocationDescription
1880Augustine Hoeft immigrated with Caroline Prieskorn and Johann Hoeft in 1880.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1240755.

Herman Hartwig

M, b. May 1868
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1868Herman Hartwig was born in May 1868 at Germany.
Marriage1 July 1891He married Augustine Hoeft, daughter of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Prieskorn, on 1 July 1891 at Wayne, Michigan.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Springwells, Wayne, MichiganHerman Hartwig was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Springwells, Wayne, Michigan, household includes adopted son, Otto Ceischke, age 13     .1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springwells, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1240755.

Michael Ferdinand Priskorn

M, b. 20 January 1840, d. 17 September 1904
Father*Michael Prieskorn b. 29 Sep 1809, d. 6 May 1861
Mother*Anna Kieper b. c 1811
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael Ferdinand Priskorn was also known as Prieskorn.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMichael Ferdinand Priskorn married Gottliebe Rutkowski.
Birth20 January 1840Michael Ferdinand Priskorn was born on 20 January 1840 at Germany.
He was the son of Michael Prieskorn and Anna Kieper.
Death17 September 1904Michael Ferdinand Priskorn died on 17 September 1904 at Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan, at age 64.

Carl Prieskorn

M, b. 27 October 1837, d. October 1900
Father*Michael Prieskorn b. 29 Sep 1809, d. 6 May 1861
Mother*Anna Kieper b. c 1811
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1837Carl Prieskorn was born on 27 October 1837 at Germany.
He was the son of Michael Prieskorn and Anna Kieper.
DeathOctober 1900Carl Prieskorn died in October 1900.

Betty Lucille Olson

F, b. 20 June 1942, d. 8 June 2007
Father*Grant Olson b. 21 Dec 1900, d. 2 Jun 1980
Mother*Vernie M. Retzlaff b. 10 Oct 1907, d. 20 Oct 1965
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 May 1966As of 7 May 1966,her married name was Hansen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1942Betty Lucille Olson was born on 20 June 1942 at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Grant Olson and Vernie M. Retzlaff.
Marriage7 May 1966Betty Lucille Olson married Donald C. Hansen on 7 May 1966.
Death8 June 2007Betty Lucille Olson died on 8 June 2007 at age 64.

Donald C. Hansen

M, b. 16 November 1936, d. 13 March 2009
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1936Donald C. Hansen was born on 16 November 1936 at Wood, Wisconsin.
Marriage7 May 1966He married Betty Lucille Olson, daughter of Grant Olson and Vernie M. Retzlaff, on 7 May 1966.
Death13 March 2009Donald C. Hansen died on 13 March 2009 at Portage, Wisconsin, at age 72.

Leonard O. Schroer

M, b. 4 November 1932, d. 11 May 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1932Leonard O. Schroer was born on 4 November 1932 at Wood, Wisconsin.
Death11 May 2014He died on 11 May 2014 at Wisconsin at age 81 Leonard O. Schroer, age 81, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday evening, May 11, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Saratoga Moravian Church. Rev. Olaf Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the church.

Leonard was born November 4, 1932 in Wisconsin Rapids to Oscar and Ruth (Hansen) Schroer. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1951. He served his country in the United States Army. He married Avis Olson on June 28, 1958 in Wisconsin Rapids. The couple was blessed with 55 years of marriage.

Leonard owned and operator his own sawmill for over 40 years. He loved being outside in the woods, whether he was logging or riding around on his ATVs. He was an active member of Saratoga Moravian Church, served on the Board of Directors, and helped build the new church. He was also a member of American Legion Post 9 in Wisconsin Rapids.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Avis; two sons: Daniel (Lynn) Schroer and Edward (Andrea) Schroer; and five grandchildren: Adam Schroer, Josh Uttermark, Caleb Schroer, Grant Schroer, and Eden Schroer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russell Schroer.

Virgil J. Sonnenberg

M, b. 1 April 1920, d. 23 April 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 April 1920Virgil J. Sonnenberg was born on 1 April 1920 at Wisconsin.
Death23 April 1977He died on 23 April 1977 at age 57 Virgil J Sonnenberg obituary.
The Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin) 25 Apr 1977 - Virgil J Sonnenberg obituary

Elaine Marie Berg

F, b. 13 July 1933, d. 6 May 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 May 1959As of 2 May 1959,her married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1933Elaine Marie Berg was born on 13 July 1933 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death6 May 2018She died on 6 May 2018 at age 84.

Keith E. Olson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Grant Olson b. 21 Dec 1900, d. 2 Jun 1980
Mother*Vernie M. Retzlaff b. 10 Oct 1907, d. 20 Oct 1965
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Keith E. Olson was the son of Grant Olson and Vernie M. Retzlaff.
Deathbefore 2015Keith E. Olson died before 2015.

Samuel Krüger

M, b. circa 1798
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSamuel Krüger was also known as Krueger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1798Samuel Krüger was born circa 1798 at Germany.
Marriage4 January 1852He married Christina Prieskorn, daughter of Michael Prieskorn and Anna Adzienski, on 4 January 1852 at Bischofswerder, Rosenberg, Germany.

Christine Huth

F, b. 31 August 1815
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 November 1837As of 19 November 1837,her married name was Prieskorn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1815Christine Huth was born on 31 August 1815 at Germany.
Marriage19 November 1837She married Christian Prieskorn, son of Michael Prieskorn and Anna Adzienski, on 19 November 1837 at Groß Tromnau, Marienwerder, West Preussen, Germany.

Children of Christine Huth and Christian Prieskorn

Ludwig Setan

M, b. 2 September 1819
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLudwig Setan was also known as Settan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 September 1819Ludwig Setan was born on 2 September 1819 at Germany.
Marriage10 November 1844He married Carolina Prieskorn, daughter of Michael Prieskorn and Anna Adzienski, on 10 November 1844 at Bischofswerder, Rosenberg, Germany.

Children of Ludwig Setan and Carolina Prieskorn

Anna Malenowski

F, b. before 1760
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 November 1777As of 26 November 1777,her married name was Musall.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1760Anna Malenowski was born before 1760 at Germany.
Marriage26 November 1777She married George Musall, son of George Musall and Catharina (?), on 26 November 1777 at Evangelische Kirche Bischofswerder (Kr. Rosenberg), Bischofswerder, Rosenberg, Germany.1

Citations

  1. [S406] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1518-1921, Page Number:     4;5.

Johan Schrage

M, b. 2 July 1809
Father*Gottfried Schrage b. c 1780, d. 10 Sep 1852
Mother*Christina Prieskorn b. 20 Dec 1785
Charts
Peter Prieskorn Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohan Schrage was also known as Prieskorn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 July 1809Johan Schrage was born on 2 July 1809 at Germany.1
Baptism3 July 1809He was baptized on 3 July 1809 at Evangelische Kirche Freystadt (Kr. Rosenberg), Freystadt, Rosenberg, West Preussen, Germany, listed as illegitimate, though married 2 months earlier.1
He was the son of Gottfried Schrage and Christina Prieskorn.

Citations

  1. [S406] Lutheran Church, German Lutheran Church Records 1518-1921, Page Number:     104;104.

Clara Anna Catharine Prieskorn

F, b. 17 February 1899
Father*August Prieskorn Jr. b. 7 Sep 1871, d. 18 Sep 1907
Mother*Ida Minnie Porath b. 13 Feb 1876, d. 9 Jul 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 August 1921As of 13 August 1921,her married name was Krause.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1899Clara Anna Catharine Prieskorn was born on 17 February 1899 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of August Prieskorn Jr. and Ida Minnie Porath.
Marriage13 August 1921Clara Anna Catharine Prieskorn married Leonard Ferdinand Ernst Krause on 13 August 1921 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, MichiganClara Anna Catharine Prieskorn was listed as a daughter in August Prieskorn Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1240752.

Leonard Ferdinand Ernst Krause

M, b. 15 November 1897, d. 18 April 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1897Leonard Ferdinand Ernst Krause was born on 15 November 1897 at Michigan.
Marriage13 August 1921He married Clara Anna Catharine Prieskorn, daughter of August Prieskorn Jr. and Ida Minnie Porath, on 13 August 1921 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
Death18 April 1957Leonard Ferdinand Ernst Krause died on 18 April 1957 at age 59.

Mara Elizabeth Nance

F, b. 12 May 1895, d. 11 March 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 March 1913As of 2 March 1913,her married name was Bosquet.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 May 1895Mara Elizabeth Nance was born on 12 May 1895.
Marriage2 March 1913She married Louis Bruno Bosquet Jr., son of Louis Bruno Bosquet Sr. and Valerie Beseaux, on 2 March 1913.
Divorcebefore 1920Mara Elizabeth Nance and Louis Bruno Bosquet Jr. were divorced before 1920.
Death11 March 1963Mara Elizabeth Nance died on 11 March 1963 at age 67.

Edwina Marie Harvey

F, b. 13 January 1928, d. 4 January 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 March 1956As of 17 March 1956,her married name was Schmieder.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1928Edwina Marie Harvey was born on 13 January 1928.
Marriage17 March 1956She married Frederick Kenneth Schmieder Jr., son of Fred Schmieder Sr. and Margaret B. Brandt, on 17 March 1956.
Death4 January 1989Edwina Marie Harvey died on 4 January 1989 at age 60.

Robert B. Pluemer

M, b. 26 February 1936, d. 26 August 2008
Father*Arnold Frank Pluemer b. 30 Apr 1902, d. 19 Oct 1949
Mother*Leona Christine Muller b. 13 May 1903, d. 11 Aug 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1936Robert B. Pluemer was born on 26 February 1936 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Arnold Frank Pluemer and Leona Christine Muller.
Death26 August 2008Robert B. Pluemer died on 26 August 2008 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 72 Robert B. Pluemer, 72, of Tennyson, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2008, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque, following a short illness.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Tennyson, with the Rev. Geoffrey Fecht OSB, the Rev. Richard Leffler, the Rev. John Norder and the Rev. Cy Weisensel concelebrating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the church, where there will be a parish scripture service at 4:30 p.m. and a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. provided by the Knights of Columbus. Friends also may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The Martin Funeral Home, Potosi, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pluemer was employed by John Deere Dubuque Works for 34 years and was a retired member of the United Auto Workers Local 94.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1936, in Potosi Township, son of Arnold and Leona (Muller) Pluemer. He graduated from St. Andrew High School in 1953 and was a lifelong resident of Tennyson.

Bob served in the National Guard in the early 1960s.

He was a devoted member of the Catholic Knights for more than 50 years and a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus. As a member of the Knights of Columbus for 35 years, Bob was a Third and Fourth Degree Knight. He served as Grand Knight, District Deputy and Treasurer of the Third Degree. He was a past Faithful Navigator, Faithful Comptroller and Faithful Commander of the Fourth Degree Honor Guard. Through his involvement with the Knights of Columbus, Bob was very active with Father Mazzucheli Assembly.

A devoted member of Saint Andrew-Thomas Parish, Bob served as eucharistic minister and usher and for a time as president of the Parish Council. He was always involved in the many activities of the parish and local community.

Surviving are his brother, Don (Eileen) Pluemer, of Platteville; and sisters, Dorothy Richard, of Cuba City, and Hazel Fecht and Margaret Wilke, both of Tennyson; a sister-in-law, Jane Pluemer, of Platteville; and many nieces and nephews and their children whom Bob loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Lloyd and Parnell; his sisters-in-law, Mildred and Eleanor; and his brothers-in-law, Vernon Richard, Raymond Downs, Francis Fecht and Delbert "Mort" Wilke.

Delbert Wilke

M

George Seibold

M, b. 14 January 1845, d. 4 January 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1845George Seibold was born on 14 January 1845 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1907He married Magdalene Gueckeisen circa 1907.
Death4 January 1925George Seibold died on 4 January 1925 at USA at age 79.