Doris I. Ambort

F, b. 9 April 1925, d. 15 June 2014
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 May 1944As of 22 May 1944,her married name was Bode.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1925Doris I. Ambort was born on 9 April 1925 at Wisconsin.
Marriage22 May 1944She married Robert L. Bode, son of Andrew Bode and Bertha E. Duve, on 22 May 1944.
Death15 June 2014Doris I. Ambort died on 15 June 2014 at Wisconsin at age 89.

Children of Doris I. Ambort and Robert L. Bode

Ronald R. Bode

M, b. 18 November 1944, d. 17 September 2007
Father*Robert L. Bode b. 1 Jul 1923, d. 4 Dec 1997
Mother*Doris I. Ambort b. 9 Apr 1925, d. 15 Jun 2014
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1944Ronald R. Bode was born on 18 November 1944.
He was the son of Robert L. Bode and Doris I. Ambort.
Death17 September 2007Ronald R. Bode died on 17 September 2007 at age 62.

Jerry K. Brandt

M, b. 14 July 1961, d. 3 February 1981
Father*Karl B. Brandt b. 28 Jan 1918, d. 10 Sep 2002
Mother*Pearl K. Schmitz b. 22 Apr 1921, d. 23 Sep 2011
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Birth14 July 1961Jerry K. Brandt was born on 14 July 1961.
He was the son of Karl B. Brandt and Pearl K. Schmitz.
Death3 February 1981Jerry K. Brandt died on 3 February 1981 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 19.

Bernice Mary Wiedman

F, b. 9 September 1918, d. 11 December 2020
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Bernice (Wiedman) Leeser
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 June 1938As of 7 June 1938,her married name was Leeser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 September 1918Bernice Mary Wiedman was born on 9 September 1918 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage7 June 1938She married Joseph Bernard Leeser, son of Leo Bernard Leeser and Dora Amelia Duve, on 7 June 1938.
Death11 December 2020Bernice Mary Wiedman died on 11 December 2020 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 102 Bernice M. Leeser, age 102, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born Sept. 9, 1918, the daughter of Leo and Sophia (Koeller) Wiedman. Bernice attended Willow Creek Country School. On June 7, 1938, she married Joseph B. Leeser at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi. Together they farmed on the Leeser family farm in Potosi Township, where they milked cows, raised hogs, and chickens. Bernice always had a large garden that fed her family. She was usually canning, sewing, and baking. Bernice was known for her wonderful cakes that were ordered by many for special occasions. She enjoyed quilting with the church ladies and was a member of SS. Andrew Thomas Catholic Churches.

Survivors include her children: Joanne Udelhofen, Karl and Owen Leeser, Delores (Joe) Kerkenbush, Marilyn (Chuck) Appeldoorn; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Brennan; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Bernice was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jacob Udelhofen; two daughters-in-law: Phyllis and Sally Leeser; her siblings: Marie and her husbands Raymond Reynolds and Vic Irish; Dorothy (Art) Stoney; Florence (Harold) Redman; Muriel Wiedman; and a brother-in-law, Harold Brennan.

Private family Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. The funeral mass was live streamed on Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory Facebook page. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery, Potosi. A celebration of Bernice's life will be held at a later date. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi assisted the family.

Harold Joseph Flesch

M, b. 27 August 1911, d. 13 January 1983
Father*Charles Simon Flesch b. 18 Feb 1883, d. 26 May 1940
Mother*Caroline Mary Duve b. 3 Apr 1890, d. 2 May 1984
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MarriageHarold Joseph Flesch married Hannah Gorman.
Birth27 August 1911Harold Joseph Flesch was born on 27 August 1911 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Simon Flesch and Caroline Mary Duve.
Death13 January 1983Harold Joseph Flesch died on 13 January 1983 at Wisconsin at age 71 Harold Flesch obituary.
The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin) 15 Jan 1983 - Harold Flesch obituary

Beatrice Marie Flesch

F, b. 27 April 1920, d. 31 December 1928
Father*Charles Simon Flesch b. 18 Feb 1883, d. 26 May 1940
Mother*Caroline Mary Duve b. 3 Apr 1890, d. 2 May 1984
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Birth27 April 1920Beatrice Marie Flesch was born on 27 April 1920 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Simon Flesch and Caroline Mary Duve.
Death31 December 1928Beatrice Marie Flesch died on 31 December 1928 at Wisconsin at age 8.

Keith D. Harris

M, b. 1948, d. 1965
Father*Dale Harris b. 28 Dec 1916, d. 28 May 1996
Mother*Betty Jean Brandt b. 1923, d. 1979
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Birth1948Keith D. Harris was born in 1948.
He was the son of Dale Harris and Betty Jean Brandt.
Death1965Keith D. Harris died in 1965.

Kenneth J. Harris

M, b. 29 September 1950, d. 20 August 2011
Father*Dale Harris b. 28 Dec 1916, d. 28 May 1996
Mother*Betty Jean Brandt b. 1923, d. 1979
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Birth29 September 1950Kenneth J. Harris was born on 29 September 1950 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Dubuque.
He was the son of Dale Harris and Betty Jean Brandt.
Death20 August 2011Kenneth J. Harris died on 20 August 2011 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 60 Kenneth J. Harris, 60, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Saturday, August 20, 2011, at home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City with Pastor Debbie Pimm officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home before the service.

Kenny was born on September 29, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Dale C. and Betty J. (Brandt) Harris. He devoted his entire life to family farms.

Kenny enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. In his younger years he enjoyed coon hunting with his family.

Survivors include a sister, Carla S. (special friend, Dan Belken) (Harris) Taft, of Cuba City; and four brothers, Thomas (Sharon) Harris, Wayne (Kathy) Harris, Steve (Karen) Harris, and Dean Harvey (JoAnne) Harris, all of Cuba City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Keith; and a sister, Bonnie.

Bonnie Harris

F, d. before 2011
Father*Dale Harris b. 28 Dec 1916, d. 28 May 1996
Mother*Betty Jean Brandt b. 1923, d. 1979
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Bonnie Harris was the daughter of Dale Harris and Betty Jean Brandt.
Deathbefore 2011Bonnie Harris died before 2011.

Melvyn Elmer Schieltz

M, b. 23 April 1919, d. 16 April 1994
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMelvyn Elmer Schieltz was also known as Melvin Elmer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 April 1919Melvyn Elmer Schieltz was born on 23 April 1919 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1950He married Esther Elizabeth Diener, daughter of Joseph Leopold Diener and Rosa M. Richter, before 1950.
Death16 April 1994Melvyn Elmer Schieltz died on 16 April 1994 at age 74 Melvin E Schieltz obituary.
Tampa Bay Times (St Petersburg, Florida) 18 Apr 1994 - Melvin E Schieltz obituary

Joseph Leo Diener

M, b. 12 July 1944, d. 29 December 1992
Father*Leopold J. Diener b. 14 Sep 1908, d. 26 Nov 1969
Mother*Mary Laraine Locher b. 17 Jan 1918, d. 24 Jun 1973
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Joseph Diener 1961 junior portriat Wahlert High School, Dubuque, Iowa
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1944Joseph Leo Diener was born on 12 July 1944 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Leopold J. Diener and Mary Laraine Locher.
Death29 December 1992Joseph Leo Diener died on 29 December 1992 at Iowa at age 48.

Leah L. Diener

F, b. 28 March 1950, d. 26 November 2014
Father*Leopold J. Diener b. 14 Sep 1908, d. 26 Nov 1969
Mother*Mary Laraine Locher b. 17 Jan 1918, d. 24 Jun 1973
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Leah Diener 1971 senior portrait Dubuque High School, Dubuque, Iowa
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1950Leah L. Diener was born on 28 March 1950 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Leopold J. Diener and Mary Laraine Locher.
Death26 November 2014Leah L. Diener died on 26 November 2014 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 64 Leah L. Diener, 64, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Mass will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Nativity Catholic Church, where friends may greet the family from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass. Msgr. James Miller will officiate. Private family burial will be at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, is entrusted with arrangements.

Leah was born March 28, 1950 in Dubuque, the daughter of Leo J. and Laraine Mary (Locher) Diener. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School with the class of 1974.

Leah loved to visit with people, and she never met a stranger. She enjoyed bingo, knitting, and crocheting. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also a part of “Sing Out Dubuque”. Leah was a loving, giving person, and she took care of many people over the years.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Rosa Lee (Edward) Janisse of Prattville, AL, and Mary Diener Stroup of Bloomington, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Diane Diener Birtman; and her brother Joseph Leo Diener.

Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener

F, b. 25 June 1932, d. 3 January 1998
Father*Leopold J. Diener b. 14 Sep 1908, d. 26 Nov 1969
Mother*Ileen Elizabeth Sweeney b. 8 Jul 1906, d. 6 Sep 1972
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDiane Elizabeth Lee Diener was also known as Diane Lee.
Married Namebefore 1959As of before 1959,her married name was Fox.
Married Name10 March 1959As of 10 March 1959,her married name was Birtman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1932Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener was born on 25 June 1932 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Leopold J. Diener and Ileen Elizabeth Sweeney.
Marriagebefore 1959Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener married (?) Fox before 1959.
Marriage10 March 1959Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener married Hugh Norbert Birtman on 10 March 1959 at Clark, Nevada.
Death3 January 1998Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener died on 3 January 1998 at Indiana at age 65.

Hugh Norbert Birtman

M, b. 14 October 1932, d. 28 September 2000
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Birth14 October 1932Hugh Norbert Birtman was born on 14 October 1932 at Illinois.
Marriage10 March 1959He married Diane Elizabeth Lee Diener, daughter of Leopold J. Diener and Ileen Elizabeth Sweeney, on 10 March 1959 at Clark, Nevada.
Death28 September 2000Hugh Norbert Birtman died on 28 September 2000 at age 67.