Ella Retallick

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fritz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElla Retallick married Virgil Fritz, son of Helmut Fritz and Mary Alice Turner.

Wilhelmina (?)

F, d. before 1879
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1872As of before 1872,her married name was Fritz.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1872Wilhelmina (?) married Carl Herman Fritz before 1872.
Deathbefore 1879Wilhelmina (?) died before 1879.

Children of Wilhelmina (?) and Carl Herman Fritz

Alvina Elizabeth Fritz

F, b. 20 November 1869, d. 1 May 1919
Father*Carl Herman Fritz b. 16 Oct 1840, d. 10 Oct 1929
Mother*Wilhelmina (?) d. b 1879
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 January 1891As of 20 January 1891,her married name was Koeller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 November 1869Alvina Elizabeth Fritz was born on 20 November 1869 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Carl Herman Fritz and Wilhelmina (?)
Marriage20 January 1891Alvina Elizabeth Fritz married August Ernest Koeller on 20 January 1891.
Death1 May 1919Alvina Elizabeth Fritz died on 1 May 1919 at Wisconsin at age 49.

Herman Fritz

M, b. 1872, d. 1942
Father*Carl Herman Fritz b. 16 Oct 1840, d. 10 Oct 1929
Mother*Wilhelmina (?) d. b 1879
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1872Herman Fritz was born in 1872 at Germany.
He was the son of Carl Herman Fritz and Wilhelmina (?)
Death1942Herman Fritz died in 1942 at USA.

Bertha Fritz

F, b. 1875, d. before 1887
Father*Carl Herman Fritz b. 16 Oct 1840, d. 10 Oct 1929
Mother*Wilhelmina (?) d. b 1879
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1875Bertha Fritz was born in 1875 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Carl Herman Fritz and Wilhelmina (?)
Deathbefore 1887Bertha Fritz died before 1887.

August Ernest Koeller

M, b. 3 September 1866, d. 26 January 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 September 1866August Ernest Koeller was born on 3 September 1866.
Marriage20 January 1891He married Alvina Elizabeth Fritz, daughter of Carl Herman Fritz and Wilhelmina (?), on 20 January 1891.
Death26 January 1945August Ernest Koeller died on 26 January 1945 at age 78.

Paul Steven Peper

M, b. 21 February 1965, d. 23 April 2024
Father*LaVerne Peper b. c 1930, d. b 2024
Mother*Adeline I. Thieding b. 18 May 1936, d. 14 Nov 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1965Paul Steven Peper was born on 21 February 1965.
He was the son of LaVerne Peper and Adeline I. Thieding.
Death23 April 2024Paul Steven Peper died on 23 April 2024 at age 59 Paul S. Peper, age 59, of LaValle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1965, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of LaVern and Adeline (Thieding) Peper. Paul was a graduate of Webb High School. He was employed with Grede Foundry for 17 years. Paul milked and worked for his aunt and uncle on their farm for several years and was a former pharmacy driver for Phillips Pharmacy. Most recently, he was a Correctional Officer at the New Lisbon Correctional Institution.

On August 17, 1996, Paul was united in marriage to Linda Drea. This marriage was blessed with a son, Colton. Paul was an avid sports fan. He was a little league coach in Colton’s youth and had fun traveling with the teams to various tournaments. He was a Vikings fan and enjoyed going to Brewer baseball games and Badger football games. Paul was a hunter and fisherman and found relaxation in the outdoors. He had an eye for art and was a talented Taxidermist. He owned and operated Peps Taxidermy where he created unique mounts.

Paul is survived by his wife, Linda of LaValle; son, Colton (Michaela) Peper of Reedsburg; brothers, Doug Peper, Brian (Katie) Peper; sister, Pam Peper, all of Loganville; step-mother, Verdi Peper of Loganville; Brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat (Sheryl) Drea of Hillpoint, Lisa (Chris) Calhoun of Elroy, Mike (Mandi) Drea of Cazenovia; nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and mother and father-in-law, JoAnn and Tom Drea.

Funeral services for Paul Peper will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Tuckertown. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.

Kivden Cornelius

M, b. 17 January 1950, d. 6 August 2023
Father*Verlyn Francis Cornelius b. 4 Apr 1926, d. 30 Aug 2023
Mother*Dorothy LaVonne Mickelson b. 28 Mar 1927, d. 4 May 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1950Kivden Cornelius was born on 17 January 1950 at Washington.
He was the son of Verlyn Francis Cornelius and Dorothy LaVonne Mickelson.
Death6 August 2023Kivden Cornelius died on 6 August 2023 at Rochester, Minnesota, at age 73.

Child of Kivden Cornelius

John Richard Ebert Cornelius

M, b. 14 June 1969, d. 26 May 2012
Adoptive father*Kivden Cornelius b. 17 Jan 1950, d. 6 Aug 2023
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Richard Ebert Cornelius was also known as Ebert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1969John Richard Ebert Cornelius was born on 14 June 1969.
He was the son of Kivden Cornelius.
Death26 May 2012John Richard Ebert Cornelius died on 26 May 2012 at California at age 42.
DateLocationDescription
1974In 1974 adopted by Kivden Cornelius.

Jerry R. Pulvermacher

M, b. 29 June 1948, d. 16 May 2024
Father*Edward P. Pulvermacher b. 26 Feb 1904, d. 17 Oct 1997
Mother*Eleanor C. Schwartz b. 28 Feb 1911, d. 25 Aug 1998
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 June 1948Jerry R. Pulvermacher was born on 29 June 1948.
He was the son of Edward P. Pulvermacher and Eleanor C. Schwartz.
Death16 May 2024Jerry R. Pulvermacher died on 16 May 2024 at age 75 Jerry R. Pulvermacher age 75 of Plain, WI passed away at his home from cancer on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Jerry was born on June 29, 1948 the son of Edward and Eleanor (Schwartz) Pulvermacher. He graduated from St. Luke’s High School in Plain and served in the United States Navy for 2 ½ years. Jerry married the former Elaine Slama on September 25, 1971.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Pulvermacher of 52 years, his sons, Jeff Pulvermacher of Minneapolis, MN, Derrick (Jill) Pulvermacher and their children Audrey and Ella of Eau Claire, WI, sisters, Carrie Dischler, Marcie Liegel and Pat Gudenschwager, a sister-in-law, Carol Pulvermacher, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harold and Gene Pulvermacher, brothers-in-law, Delbert Gudenschwager and George Liegel.

Jerry worked in retail for over 30 years managing stores in many locations, lastly in Antigo, WI where he owned a Ben Franklin Store. He moved back to Plain in 2003 and worked at Cardinal Glass before his retirement. Jerry loved being outdoors just taking a walk in the woods. One of his favorite pastimes was finding recipes and cooking food especially wild game for his friends. He enjoyed hunting turkey, deer and gathering with his friends to talk about hunting, sports, politics and of course to solve all the worlds problems. Most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughters, Audrey and Ella. Jerry was a fun guy to be around. You always knew where he was in the room when you heard his laugh. He will be greatly missed.

A private family graveside service will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery in Plain.

Harold Pulvermacher

M, d. before 2024
Father*Edward P. Pulvermacher b. 26 Feb 1904, d. 17 Oct 1997
Mother*Eleanor C. Schwartz b. 28 Feb 1911, d. 25 Aug 1998
Life EventDateDescription
Harold Pulvermacher was the son of Edward P. Pulvermacher and Eleanor C. Schwartz.
Deathbefore 2024Harold Pulvermacher died before 2024.

Gene Pulvermacher

M, d. before 2024
Father*Edward P. Pulvermacher b. 26 Feb 1904, d. 17 Oct 1997
Mother*Eleanor C. Schwartz b. 28 Feb 1911, d. 25 Aug 1998
Life EventDateDescription
Gene Pulvermacher was the son of Edward P. Pulvermacher and Eleanor C. Schwartz.
Deathbefore 2024Gene Pulvermacher died before 2024.

Delbert Gudenschwager

M, d. before 2024
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2024Delbert Gudenschwager died before 2024.

Vernon Hasz

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Father*Arnold T. Hasz b. Sep 1899, d. 1974
Mother*Martha J. Prochnow b. 1905, d. 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Vernon Hasz was the son of Arnold T. Hasz and Martha J. Prochnow.

Norman Hasz

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Father*Arnold T. Hasz b. Sep 1899, d. 1974
Mother*Martha J. Prochnow b. 1905, d. 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Norman Hasz was the son of Arnold T. Hasz and Martha J. Prochnow.

Lorena Martha Hasz

F, b. 3 May 1932, d. 22 May 2024
Father*Arnold T. Hasz b. Sep 1899, d. 1974
Mother*Martha J. Prochnow b. 1905, d. 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 August 1951As of 4 August 1951,her married name was Groener.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 May 1932Lorena Martha Hasz was born on 3 May 1932.
She was the daughter of Arnold T. Hasz and Martha J. Prochnow.
Marriage4 August 1951Lorena Martha Hasz married Merle Groener on 4 August 1951.
Death22 May 2024Lorena Martha Hasz died on 22 May 2024 at age 92 Lorena Martha Groener, age 92, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away May 22, 2024 at Casa De Oakes in Reedsburg. She was born May 3, 1932 in Loganville, WI to Arnold and Martha (Prochnow) Hasz. She was baptized, confirmed, and also united in marriage to Merle Groener on August 4, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loganville.

She was a 1950 graduate of Webb High School and worked at Reedsburg Equity Warehouse and the Reedsburg Bank. She was a Volunteer Certified Braille Transcriber for 13 years for the LCMS and Library of Congress. She donated blood 72 times. She was active at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in LWML and Ladies Aid and served on the Financial Management Council, Outreach, Stewardship, and Stephen’s Ministry. She participated in Golden Agers, was secretary for the Reedsburg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and served as president, vice-president, and Trustee of the Old Settlers Association. She loved music and played instruments by ear. She was the pianist for the Kitchen Klangers Band and played organ at the Snyder nursing home and Health Care Center.

She also loved gardening, card clubs, sewing, quilting, upholstery, cake decorating, and craft making. She participated in many talent shows as Edith Ann (Laugh-in character). When her maternal grandfather immigrated to the states in the late 1800’s his twin brother remained in Germany. Communication with that family was lost as they lived in East Berlin. During a tour of the Scandinavian countries and Germany in 1987 Lorena met a couple in Lubeck who she kept in touch with and in 1993 they were able to locate her relatives for her. Many wonderful trips were made to Germany and many of the German family visited Reedsburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years Merle; son Ronald; brothers Orrlen, Vernon, and Norman Hasz. Survivors include her daughter Sandy (Tim) Sweeney; grandchildren Laurie (Darren Snyder), Angie Sweeney (Bryan Hohensee), Jennifer (Ali) Pervaiz, Adam (Amy) Groener, Christian Groener; great grandchildren Alivia and Jeffrey Stefanich, Aaron and Adler Groener, Aiden, Leila, Quinn, and Zara Pervaiz; daughter in law Priscilla Groener; nephew Jim (Sue) Hasz; and nieces Sharon (Rick) Gale and LuAnn (Tim) Peterson.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Crolius officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 until the time of service at Church on Tuesday. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Merle Groener

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 August 1951Merle Groener married Lorena Martha Hasz, daughter of Arnold T. Hasz and Martha J. Prochnow, on 4 August 1951.

Jeffrey Allen Hahn

M, b. 5 August 1961, d. 18 May 2024
Father*Orville K. Hahn b. 26 Aug 1927, d. 27 Apr 2006
Mother*Vera Mae Luetkens b. 1932, d. 1969
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1961Jeffrey Allen Hahn was born on 5 August 1961.
He was the son of Orville K. Hahn and Vera Mae Luetkens.
Death18 May 2024Jeffrey Allen Hahn died on 18 May 2024 at age 62 Jeffrey Allen Hahn, age 62 of Loganville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 unexpectedly at home. Jeff the son of Orville and Vera (Leutkens) Hahn was born August 5, 1961.

He was a graduate of Reedsburg High School, Class of 1979. After graduation, he started his own construction company. Jeff was a wonderful father, proud Papa, an amazing brother, a heck of a softball player (short-stop), spectacular pool player, and a great friend, he also enjoyed farming and golfing. The highlight of his life was watching his children and grandchildren play sports/activities. He was always so proud of his family’s accomplishments.

Jeff is survived by his 8 children, Laura (Quintin) Bradley, Deanna (David) Livingston, Justin Hahn (Chelsee Ritschard), Tiffany Hahn (Brook Severson), Ashley Hahn (Matt Jahn), Nathan Hahn (Randi Rydberg), Bradley (Victoria) Hahn, Quincy Hahn; his 16 grandchildren, Karter, Hailey, Tessa, Tricia, Mason, Hunter, Brayden, Tayla, Landon, Arya, Jaxson, Charlotte, Liam, Johnathon, Grayson, and Rylee; mother of his children, Linda Speich; his siblings, Pam (Tim) Scott, Gregory Hahn, and Henry Hahn; friend, Beverly Bauer; and many nieces and nephews. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pat Mueller; brother, Dennis Hahn.

He will be missed dearly and never forgotten! A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held, Saturday June 15, 2024, at Narrow’s Creek Winery at 1:00-5:00pm.

Dennis Hahn

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Father*Orville K. Hahn b. 26 Aug 1927, d. 27 Apr 2006
Mother*Vera Mae Luetkens b. 1932, d. 1969
Life EventDateDescription
Dennis Hahn was the son of Orville K. Hahn and Vera Mae Luetkens.

Pat Hahn

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Father*Orville K. Hahn b. 26 Aug 1927, d. 27 Apr 2006
Mother*Vera Mae Luetkens b. 1932, d. 1969
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mueller.
Life EventDateDescription
Pat Hahn was the daughter of Orville K. Hahn and Vera Mae Luetkens.
MarriagePat Hahn married (?) Mueller.

(?) Mueller

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Mueller married Pat Hahn, daughter of Orville K. Hahn and Vera Mae Luetkens.

Ardis Grosenheider

F, b. 29 October 1937, d. 19 November 2009
Father*Fred William Grosenheider b. 14 Apr 1915, d. 9 Jul 2006
Mother*Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson b. 4 Apr 1917, d. 9 Oct 2011
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Ardis (Grosenheider) Schmitt
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 December 1959As of 19 December 1959,her married name was Schmitt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 October 1937Ardis Grosenheider was born on 29 October 1937 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Fred William Grosenheider and Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson.
Marriage19 December 1959Ardis Grosenheider married Cornelius Thomas Schmitt on 19 December 1959.
Death19 November 2009Ardis Grosenheider died on 19 November 2009 at age 72.