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Louis Edward Austin Jr.

M, b. 22 July 1906, d. 23 January 1946

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louis Edward Austin Jr. was also known as Bill.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louis Edward Austin Jr. was also known as Bill.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 July 1906	Louis Edward Austin Jr. was born on 22 July 1906 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	23 June 1934	He married Alta Lina Dorow, daughter of Henry Walter Dorow and Ida Mittlesteadt, on 23 June 1934 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	23 January 1946	Louis Edward Austin Jr. died on 23 January 1946 at Wisconsin at age 39 Louis Austin death notice. Racine Journal Times January 23, 1946 - Louis Austin death notice

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 July 1906

Louis Edward Austin Jr. was born on 22 July 1906 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

23 June 1934

He married Alta Lina Dorow, daughter of Henry Walter Dorow and Ida Mittlesteadt, on 23 June 1934 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

23 January 1946

Louis Edward Austin Jr. died on 23 January 1946 at Wisconsin at age 39 Louis Austin death notice.

Racine Journal Times January 23, 1946 - Louis Austin death notice

Child of Louis Edward Austin Jr. and Alta Lina Dorow

Charles L. Austin b. 6 Sep 1943, d. 16 Nov 1996

John Dorow

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Dorow married unknown (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Dorow married unknown (?).

Child of John Dorow and unknown (?)

Henry Walter Dorow+ b. 20 Apr 1876, d. May 1947

unknown (?)

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Dorow.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Dorow.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Unknown (?) married John Dorow.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Unknown (?) married John Dorow.

Child of unknown (?) and John Dorow

Henry Walter Dorow+ b. 20 Apr 1876, d. May 1947

Lydia Ella Meyer

F, b. 2 November 1903, d. 3 July 2004

Father*

Frederick Meyer b. Mar 1857, d. a Apr 1930

Mother*

Catherine Hennings b. Feb 1865, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lydia Ella Meyer was also known as Liddie.
Married Name	1926	As of 1926,her married name was Elfers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lydia Ella Meyer was also known as Liddie.

Married Name

1926

As of 1926,her married name was Elfers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 November 1903	Lydia Ella Meyer was born on 2 November 1903 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Frederick Meyer and Catherine Hennings.
Marriage	1926	Lydia Ella Meyer married Edwin M. Elfers in 1926.
Death	3 July 2004	Lydia Ella Meyer died on 3 July 2004 at age 100 Lydia Ella Elfers, 100, Loganville, died peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2004, at Zimmerman Nursing Home, Reedsburg. She was born Nov. 2, 1903, in Westfield Township, the daughter of Fred and Catherine (nee Hennings) Meyer. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. John's Lutheran Church in Loganville where she was a life-long member. Lydia was born and raised on the farm during "horse and buggy" days and married a young farmer, Edwin Elfers, in 1926. One of their first proud possessions was a used Model T Ford. Lydia enjoyed growing and caring for her flowers inside and outside the house. Card parties with her friends was a favorite social activity. Crocheting kept her fingers busy in her later years. Lydia loved to travel to the West Coast to see her niece, Helen, and to the East Coast, Florida, Mexico, Canada and Europe. She was always up for a car or airplane ride. She loved being a chauffeur for her Loganville friends. Her favorite snack for friends was homemade coffee cake and coffee. Lydia is survived by two sons, John (Dottie) Elfers, Rock Springs, and Henry (Deanna) Elfers, Reedsburg; one granddaughter, Julie (Mike) Strutz, Reedsburg; two great-grandchildren, Richie and Samantha Strutz; and sister-in-law, Vera Elfers. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death was her husband, mother and father, brother Paul Meyer, and sister Hulda Kohlmeyer. Lydia commented a few days ago that she traveled a long way and that she took the long way around. We are all glad that she did. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Rev. Duane Daeke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, July 7 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg from 4 to 8 p.m. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's Lift Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 November 1903

Lydia Ella Meyer was born on 2 November 1903 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frederick Meyer and Catherine Hennings.

Marriage

1926

Lydia Ella Meyer married Edwin M. Elfers in 1926.

Death

3 July 2004

Lydia Ella Meyer died on 3 July 2004 at age 100 Lydia Ella Elfers, 100, Loganville, died peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2004, at Zimmerman Nursing Home, Reedsburg. She was born Nov. 2, 1903, in Westfield Township, the daughter of Fred and Catherine (nee Hennings) Meyer. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. John's Lutheran Church in Loganville where she was a life-long member. Lydia was born and raised on the farm during "horse and buggy" days and married a young farmer, Edwin Elfers, in 1926. One of their first proud possessions was a used Model T Ford. Lydia enjoyed growing and caring for her flowers inside and outside the house. Card parties with her friends was a favorite social activity. Crocheting kept her fingers busy in her later years. Lydia loved to travel to the West Coast to see her niece, Helen, and to the East Coast, Florida, Mexico, Canada and Europe. She was always up for a car or airplane ride. She loved being a chauffeur for her Loganville friends. Her favorite snack for friends was homemade coffee cake and coffee. Lydia is survived by two sons, John (Dottie) Elfers, Rock Springs, and Henry (Deanna) Elfers, Reedsburg; one granddaughter, Julie (Mike) Strutz, Reedsburg; two great-grandchildren, Richie and Samantha Strutz; and sister-in-law, Vera Elfers. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death was her husband, mother and father, brother Paul Meyer, and sister Hulda Kohlmeyer. Lydia commented a few days ago that she traveled a long way and that she took the long way around. We are all glad that she did. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Rev. Duane Daeke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, July 7 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg from 4 to 8 p.m. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's Lift Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lydia Ella Meyer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Meyer's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1920	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lydia Ella Meyer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Meyer's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lydia Ella Meyer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Meyer's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1920

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lydia Ella Meyer was listed as a daughter in Frederick Meyer's household on the 1920 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Child of Lydia Ella Meyer and Edwin M. Elfers

Dr. John Elfers b. 20 Jan 1940, d. 2 Jul 2016

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T624_1737; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 129.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll T625_2015; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 284.

Edwin M. Elfers

M, b. 1903, d. 1971

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1903	Edwin M. Elfers was born in 1903.
Marriage	1926	He married Lydia Ella Meyer, daughter of Frederick Meyer and Catherine Hennings, in 1926.
Death	1971	Edwin M. Elfers died in 1971.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1903

Edwin M. Elfers was born in 1903.

Marriage

1926

He married Lydia Ella Meyer, daughter of Frederick Meyer and Catherine Hennings, in 1926.

Death

1971

Edwin M. Elfers died in 1971.

Child of Edwin M. Elfers and Lydia Ella Meyer

Dr. John Elfers b. 20 Jan 1940, d. 2 Jul 2016

Dr. John Elfers

M, b. 20 January 1940, d. 2 July 2016

Father*

Edwin M. Elfers b. 1903, d. 1971

Mother*

Lydia Ella Meyer b. 2 Nov 1903, d. 3 Jul 2004

John Elfers 1958 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Dr. John Elfers married Dorothy Earle Kreider.
Birth	20 January 1940	Dr. John Elfers was born on 20 January 1940.
		He was the son of Edwin M. Elfers and Lydia Ella Meyer.
Death	2 July 2016	Dr. John Elfers died on 2 July 2016 at age 76 Dr. John E. Elfers DDS, age 76, of Rock Springs, died tragically in a farm accident at his home on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Reedsburg, the son of Edwin and Lydia (Meyer) Elfers. John was a 1963 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was a Vietnam veteran serving until 1969. John then remained in the 440th Reserves based in Milwaukee until 1990. He was a pilot with TWA for six years. John attended Marquette Dental School graduating in 1980. In 1981, he opened the John E. Elfers Dental Office in Reedsburg where he was active until the time of his death. On June 16, 1990, he married the former Dorothy "Dottie" Kreider. John was an active and lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville and a member of the Reedsburg VFW. He enjoyed farming, animals, hiking, hunting, running and later in life became an avid mountain climber. Survivors include his wife, Dottie; his brother: Henry (Deanna) Elfers, of Reedsburg, his niece: Julie (Mike) Strutz, of Loganville; his great nephew: Richie Strutz; his great niece: Samantha Strutz; three AFS students who were like his children: Marie Hallberg, of Sweden; Anastasia (Sasha) Guscina, of Moldovia and Jennifer Liu, of China; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment with military rites will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg and after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials to St. John Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dr. John Elfers married Dorothy Earle Kreider.

Birth

20 January 1940

Dr. John Elfers was born on 20 January 1940.

He was the son of Edwin M. Elfers and Lydia Ella Meyer.

Death

2 July 2016

Dr. John Elfers died on 2 July 2016 at age 76 Dr. John E. Elfers DDS, age 76, of Rock Springs, died tragically in a farm accident at his home on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Reedsburg, the son of Edwin and Lydia (Meyer) Elfers. John was a 1963 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was a Vietnam veteran serving until 1969. John then remained in the 440th Reserves based in Milwaukee until 1990. He was a pilot with TWA for six years. John attended Marquette Dental School graduating in 1980. In 1981, he opened the John E. Elfers Dental Office in Reedsburg where he was active until the time of his death. On June 16, 1990, he married the former Dorothy "Dottie" Kreider. John was an active and lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville and a member of the Reedsburg VFW. He enjoyed farming, animals, hiking, hunting, running and later in life became an avid mountain climber. Survivors include his wife, Dottie; his brother: Henry (Deanna) Elfers, of Reedsburg, his niece: Julie (Mike) Strutz, of Loganville; his great nephew: Richie Strutz; his great niece: Samantha Strutz; three AFS students who were like his children: Marie Hallberg, of Sweden; Anastasia (Sasha) Guscina, of Moldovia and Jennifer Liu, of China; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment with military rites will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg and after 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials to St. John Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Dr. John Elfers graduated in 1958 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Dorothy Earle Kreider

F, b. 18 November 1943, d. 10 April 2017

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Elfers.
Name Variation		Dorothy Earle Kreider was also known as Dottie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Elfers.

Name Variation

Dorothy Earle Kreider was also known as Dottie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Dorothy Earle Kreider married Dr. John Elfers, son of Edwin M. Elfers and Lydia Ella Meyer.
Birth	18 November 1943	Dorothy Earle Kreider was born on 18 November 1943.
Death	10 April 2017	She died on 10 April 2017 at age 73 Dorothy Earle "Dottie" Elfers, age 73, of Rock Springs, was born on November 18, 1943. She died on Monday, April 10, 2017 from complications of metastatic breast cancer. She was a long time resident of Rock Springs, WI with her husband, Dr. John Elfers, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2016. Dottie was an avid outdoorswoman, farmer, animal lover, equestrian athlete, and friend to family, her horse community and town community. Dottie was born in Montclair, NJ to Dorothy and Clarence Kreider and was raised in a family of four siblings in Denver, CO. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Faribault, MI and attended Colorado University in Boulder, CO. Dottie flew for Frontier Airlines as a flight attendant for 18 years and worked at the Denver Zoo as a zookeeper for primates and large cats before moving to Wisconsin with her husband, John. They settled on their farm where Dottie kept horses, sheep, llamas, and a variety of cats and dogs. They shared their life with two exchange students: Marie Hallberg of Sweden and Anastasia Guscina of Moldova, as well as Tyler Kreiter of DePere WI, who spent many summers with them helping on the farm. Her good friend, Sherri Lower, was at her bedside when she passed. Dottie was first diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago. Even when she was in remission, Dottie would spend much of her time supporting other cancer survivors and groups. She gave generously to the Susan Komen Foundation and The American Cancer Society and never forgot her cancer friends in their fight. Dottie was grateful for every day and kept her positive, exuberant attitude throughout her life. Dottie is survived by her sisters: Mary Kreider and Helen (David) Skidmore; her brothers: Jim (Anita) Kreider and Tom (Paula) Kreider; her brother-in-law: Hank (Deanna) Elfers, as well as eight nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and great-nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. A private family burial will be held. In lieu of gifts, flowers and plants, please make donations to St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville or Agrace HospiceCare in remembrance of Dottie. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dorothy Earle Kreider married Dr. John Elfers, son of Edwin M. Elfers and Lydia Ella Meyer.

Birth

18 November 1943

Dorothy Earle Kreider was born on 18 November 1943.

Death

10 April 2017

She died on 10 April 2017 at age 73 Dorothy Earle "Dottie" Elfers, age 73, of Rock Springs, was born on November 18, 1943. She died on Monday, April 10, 2017 from complications of metastatic breast cancer. She was a long time resident of Rock Springs, WI with her husband, Dr. John Elfers, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2016. Dottie was an avid outdoorswoman, farmer, animal lover, equestrian athlete, and friend to family, her horse community and town community. Dottie was born in Montclair, NJ to Dorothy and Clarence Kreider and was raised in a family of four siblings in Denver, CO. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Faribault, MI and attended Colorado University in Boulder, CO. Dottie flew for Frontier Airlines as a flight attendant for 18 years and worked at the Denver Zoo as a zookeeper for primates and large cats before moving to Wisconsin with her husband, John. They settled on their farm where Dottie kept horses, sheep, llamas, and a variety of cats and dogs. They shared their life with two exchange students: Marie Hallberg of Sweden and Anastasia Guscina of Moldova, as well as Tyler Kreiter of DePere WI, who spent many summers with them helping on the farm. Her good friend, Sherri Lower, was at her bedside when she passed. Dottie was first diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago. Even when she was in remission, Dottie would spend much of her time supporting other cancer survivors and groups. She gave generously to the Susan Komen Foundation and The American Cancer Society and never forgot her cancer friends in their fight. Dottie was grateful for every day and kept her positive, exuberant attitude throughout her life. Dottie is survived by her sisters: Mary Kreider and Helen (David) Skidmore; her brothers: Jim (Anita) Kreider and Tom (Paula) Kreider; her brother-in-law: Hank (Deanna) Elfers, as well as eight nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and great-nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. A private family burial will be held. In lieu of gifts, flowers and plants, please make donations to St. John Lutheran Church in Loganville or Agrace HospiceCare in remembrance of Dottie. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Harold G. Erdmann

M, b. 1914, d. 22 March 1990

Father*

Gustave Erdmann b. 13 Oct 1885, d. 14 Dec 1978

Mother*

Martha Muchow b. Nov 1885, d. 8 Nov 1960

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Harold G. Erdmann married Margaret D. Goetsch, daughter of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms.
Birth	1914	Harold G. Erdmann was born in 1914.
		He was the son of Gustave Erdmann and Martha Muchow.
Death	22 March 1990	Harold G. Erdmann died on 22 March 1990.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Harold G. Erdmann married Margaret D. Goetsch, daughter of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms.

Birth

1914

Harold G. Erdmann was born in 1914.

He was the son of Gustave Erdmann and Martha Muchow.

Death

22 March 1990

Harold G. Erdmann died on 22 March 1990.

Child of Harold G. Erdmann and Margaret D. Goetsch

Dorothy Erdmann d. b Mar 2003

Dorothy Erdmann

F, d. before March 2003

Father*

Harold G. Erdmann b. 1914, d. 22 Mar 1990

Mother*

Margaret D. Goetsch b. 25 Oct 1913, d. 4 Mar 2003

Life Event	Date	Description
		Dorothy Erdmann was the daughter of Harold G. Erdmann and Margaret D. Goetsch.
Death	before March 2003	Dorothy Erdmann died before March 2003.

Life Event

Date

Description

Dorothy Erdmann was the daughter of Harold G. Erdmann and Margaret D. Goetsch.

Death

before March 2003

Dorothy Erdmann died before March 2003.

Edmund O. Goetsch

M, b. 12 November 1918, d. 19 November 2013

Father*

Walter August Goetsch b. 10 Jun 1885, d. Jan 1969

Mother*

Marie Harms b. Jun 1886, d. 1964

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Edmund O. Goetsch

Edmund Goetsch 1938 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 November 1918	Edmund O. Goetsch was born on 12 November 1918 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms.
Marriage	20 September 1942	Edmund O. Goetsch married Lorna L. Muchow, daughter of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank, on 20 September 1942 Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1942 - Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement
Death	19 November 2013	Edmund O. Goetsch died on 19 November 2013 at age 95 Edmund O. Goetsch, 95, of Reedsburg, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, 2013, in the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born on Nov. 12, 1918, in the town of Washington, the son of Walter and Marie Harms Goetsch. Edmund was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On Sept. 20, 1942, he was married to the former Lorna L. Muchow. He was a lifelong farmer in the town of Washington. Edmund was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillpoint. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survivors include his three children, Sandra Smith of Palatine, Ill., Michael (Mariane) Goetsch of Hillpoint and Marsha (Daniel) Hillcoat of Reedsburg; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Sarah) Goetsch, Michele (Nic) Woolever, Tyler (Alyssa) Emerson and Amber (Brian) More; five step-grandchildren, Jamie (Kevyn) Ziemann, Gena Hillcoat, Jim (Annie) Hillcoat, Bradford (Laura) Smith and Glenn (Carole) Smith; five great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Estella Muchow of Hillpoint; four sisters-in-law, Elva (Ewald) Gluth of Loganville; Marcella (Arend) Harms, Arleda Muchow and Myrtle Muchow, all of Reedsburg; one brother-in-law, Melvin Brandt of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna, on Jan. 1, 2011; his son-in-law, Dexter Smith; a step-granddaughter; one sister, Margaret (Harold) Erdmann; four brothers-in-law, Gilbert, Leonard, LaVern and Melvin (Nina) Muchow; and two sisters-in-law, Eleanor (Hubert) Meyer and DeLores Brandt. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillpoint with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 November 1918

Edmund O. Goetsch was born on 12 November 1918 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms.

Marriage

20 September 1942

Edmund O. Goetsch married Lorna L. Muchow, daughter of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank, on 20 September 1942 Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1942 - Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement

Death

19 November 2013

Edmund O. Goetsch died on 19 November 2013 at age 95 Edmund O. Goetsch, 95, of Reedsburg, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, 2013, in the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born on Nov. 12, 1918, in the town of Washington, the son of Walter and Marie Harms Goetsch. Edmund was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On Sept. 20, 1942, he was married to the former Lorna L. Muchow. He was a lifelong farmer in the town of Washington. Edmund was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillpoint. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survivors include his three children, Sandra Smith of Palatine, Ill., Michael (Mariane) Goetsch of Hillpoint and Marsha (Daniel) Hillcoat of Reedsburg; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Sarah) Goetsch, Michele (Nic) Woolever, Tyler (Alyssa) Emerson and Amber (Brian) More; five step-grandchildren, Jamie (Kevyn) Ziemann, Gena Hillcoat, Jim (Annie) Hillcoat, Bradford (Laura) Smith and Glenn (Carole) Smith; five great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Estella Muchow of Hillpoint; four sisters-in-law, Elva (Ewald) Gluth of Loganville; Marcella (Arend) Harms, Arleda Muchow and Myrtle Muchow, all of Reedsburg; one brother-in-law, Melvin Brandt of Baraboo; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna, on Jan. 1, 2011; his son-in-law, Dexter Smith; a step-granddaughter; one sister, Margaret (Harold) Erdmann; four brothers-in-law, Gilbert, Leonard, LaVern and Melvin (Nina) Muchow; and two sisters-in-law, Eleanor (Hubert) Meyer and DeLores Brandt. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hillpoint with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Census Date	Location	Description
16 April 1930	Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin	Edmund O. Goetsch was listed as a son in Walter August Goetsch's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

16 April 1930

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edmund O. Goetsch was listed as a son in Walter August Goetsch's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Edmund O. Goetsch graduated in 1938 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll 2609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 500.0.

Lorna L. Muchow

F, b. 4 November 1919, d. 1 January 2011

Father*

Lucas Reinhold Muchow b. 25 Feb 1891, d. 8 May 1958

Mother*

Marie Schrank b. 19 Mar 1892, d. 22 Jan 1970

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Lorna Muchow Goetsch

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 September 1942	As of 20 September 1942,her married name was Goetsch.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 September 1942

As of 20 September 1942,her married name was Goetsch.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 November 1919	Lorna L. Muchow was born on 4 November 1919 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank.
Marriage	20 September 1942	Lorna L. Muchow married Edmund O. Goetsch, son of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms, on 20 September 1942 Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1942 - Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement
Death	1 January 2011	Lorna L. Muchow died on 1 January 2011 at age 91 Lorna L Goetsch, age 91, of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, Jan 1, 2011 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on Nov 4, 1919 in Loganville, the daughter of Lucas and Marie (Schrank) Muchow. On Sept 20, 1942 she was married to Edmund O Goetsch at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. Lorna was a faithful member of St Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded indeath by her son-in-law, Dexter Smith; a step-granddaughter; three brothers, Leonard, Lavern and Melvin (Nina) Muchow; two sisters, Eleanor (Hubert) Meyer and DeLores Brandt; and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Harold) Erdman. Survivors include her husband, Edmund; three children, Sandra Smith of Palatine, IL, Michael (Mariane) of Hillpointand Marsha (Daniel) Hillcoat of Reedsburg; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Sarah) Goetsch, Michele (Nic) Woolever, Tyler Emerson and Amber Emerson; five step-grandchildren, Jamie (Kevyn) Ziemann, Gena Hillcoat, Him Hillcoat, Bradford (Laura) Smith and Glen (Carole) Smith; three great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gilbert (Arleda) Muchow of Reedsburg; two sisters, Elva (Ewald) Gluth of Loganvile and Marcella (Arend) Harms of Reedsburg; two sisters-in-law, Estella Muchow of Hillpoint and Myrtle Muchow of Reedsburg; a brother-in-law, Melvin Brandt of Baraboo; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Interment will be in St Paul's Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 November 1919

Lorna L. Muchow was born on 4 November 1919 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank.

Marriage

20 September 1942

Lorna L. Muchow married Edmund O. Goetsch, son of Walter August Goetsch and Marie Harms, on 20 September 1942 Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 06 Oct 1942 - Lorna Muchow and Edmund Goetsch marriage announcement

Death

1 January 2011

Lorna L. Muchow died on 1 January 2011 at age 91 Lorna L Goetsch, age 91, of Reedsburg, died on Saturday, Jan 1, 2011 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on Nov 4, 1919 in Loganville, the daughter of Lucas and Marie (Schrank) Muchow.

On Sept 20, 1942 she was married to Edmund O Goetsch at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. Lorna was a faithful member of St Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and spending time with her family.

She was preceded indeath by her son-in-law, Dexter Smith; a step-granddaughter; three brothers, Leonard, Lavern and Melvin (Nina) Muchow; two sisters, Eleanor (Hubert) Meyer and DeLores Brandt; and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Harold) Erdman.

Survivors include her husband, Edmund; three children, Sandra Smith of Palatine, IL, Michael (Mariane) of Hillpointand Marsha (Daniel) Hillcoat of Reedsburg; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Sarah) Goetsch, Michele (Nic) Woolever, Tyler Emerson and Amber Emerson; five step-grandchildren, Jamie (Kevyn) Ziemann, Gena Hillcoat, Him Hillcoat, Bradford (Laura) Smith and Glen (Carole) Smith; three great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gilbert (Arleda) Muchow of Reedsburg; two sisters, Elva (Ewald) Gluth of Loganvile and Marcella (Arend) Harms of Reedsburg; two sisters-in-law, Estella Muchow of Hillpoint and Myrtle Muchow of Reedsburg; a brother-in-law, Melvin Brandt of Baraboo; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Interment will be in St Paul's Cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 April 1930	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Lorna L. Muchow was listed as a daughter in Lucas Reinhold Muchow's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Lorna L. Muchow was listed as a daughter in Lucas Reinhold Muchow's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Lorna L. Muchow was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Hubert Theodore Meyer and Eleanor E. Muchow on 9 June 1937 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin; Elanor Muchow and Hubert Meyer wedding announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 526.0.

Leonard G. Muchow

M, b. 4 February 1916, d. 16 May 2001

Father*

Lucas Reinhold Muchow b. 25 Feb 1891, d. 8 May 1958

Mother*

Marie Schrank b. 19 Mar 1892, d. 22 Jan 1970

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 February 1916	Leonard G. Muchow was born on 4 February 1916 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank.
Death	16 May 2001	Leonard G. Muchow died on 16 May 2001 at age 85 Leonard G Muchow obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 17, 2001 - Leonard G Muchow obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 February 1916

Leonard G. Muchow was born on 4 February 1916 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Lucas Reinhold Muchow and Marie Schrank.

Death

16 May 2001

Leonard G. Muchow died on 16 May 2001 at age 85 Leonard G Muchow obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 17, 2001 - Leonard G Muchow obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
23 April 1930	Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin	Leonard G. Muchow was listed as a son in Lucas Reinhold Muchow's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin

Leonard G. Muchow was listed as a son in Lucas Reinhold Muchow's household on the 1930 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Tech 5, US Army, WWII.
Leonard G. Muchow was a groomsman at the wedding of Hubert Theodore Meyer and Eleanor E. Muchow on 9 June 1937 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin; Elanor Muchow and Hubert Meyer wedding announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 526.0.

Helen Katherine Farber

F, b. 23 March 1921, d. 6 December 1981

Father*

Walter Frederick Farber b. 13 Dec 1898, d. 19 Jun 1978

Mother*

Florence Esther Richert b. 4 Aug 1901, d. 2 Oct 1994

Helen Farber 1939 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Delaney.
Married Name		Her married name was Delany.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Delaney.

Married Name

Her married name was Delany.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Helen Katherine Farber married Thomas Delaney.
Birth	23 March 1921	Helen Katherine Farber was born on 23 March 1921.
		She was the daughter of Walter Frederick Farber and Florence Esther Richert.
Death	6 December 1981	Helen Katherine Farber died on 6 December 1981 at age 60.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Helen Katherine Farber married Thomas Delaney.

Birth

23 March 1921

Helen Katherine Farber was born on 23 March 1921.

She was the daughter of Walter Frederick Farber and Florence Esther Richert.

Death

6 December 1981

Helen Katherine Farber died on 6 December 1981 at age 60.

Helen Katherine Farber graduated in 1939 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Thomas Delaney

M, b. 15 January 1920, d. 14 November 1983

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Thomas Delaney was also known as Delany.
Name Variation		Thomas Delaney was also known as Tom.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Thomas Delaney was also known as Delany.

Name Variation

Thomas Delaney was also known as Tom.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Thomas Delaney married Helen Katherine Farber, daughter of Walter Frederick Farber and Florence Esther Richert.
Birth	15 January 1920	Thomas Delaney was born on 15 January 1920.
Death	14 November 1983	He died on 14 November 1983 at age 63.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Thomas Delaney married Helen Katherine Farber, daughter of Walter Frederick Farber and Florence Esther Richert.

Birth

15 January 1920

Thomas Delaney was born on 15 January 1920.

Death

14 November 1983

He died on 14 November 1983 at age 63.

Donald E. Prothero

M, b. 1 October 1926, d. 19 April 2016

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 October 1926	Donald E. Prothero was born on 1 October 1926 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death	19 April 2016	He died on 19 April 2016 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 89 Mr. Donald E. Prothero, of Reedsburg passed away at the venerable age of 89 years 6 months and 18 days on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in the Reedsburg Senior Life Center after a brief illness. Donald, the son of Owen and Hazel (Trussel) Prothero, was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on October 1, 1926. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On April 18, 1946 while he was still in the service, Donald was united in marriage with Miss Arline “Lindy” Farber. Don was co-owner of Walt’s Auto Service in Reedsburg and after retirement, he and Lindy would spend the winter months in their motorhome traveling around the southern states. He also enjoyed flying and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350, Reedsburg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 October 1926

Donald E. Prothero was born on 1 October 1926 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

19 April 2016

He died on 19 April 2016 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 89 Mr. Donald E. Prothero, of Reedsburg passed away at the venerable age of 89 years 6 months and 18 days on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in the Reedsburg Senior Life Center after a brief illness.

Donald, the son of Owen and Hazel (Trussel) Prothero, was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on October 1, 1926.

He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

On April 18, 1946 while he was still in the service, Donald was united in marriage with Miss Arline “Lindy” Farber.

Don was co-owner of Walt’s Auto Service in Reedsburg and after retirement, he and Lindy would spend the winter months in their motorhome traveling around the southern states.

He also enjoyed flying and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350, Reedsburg.

Child of Donald E. Prothero

Michael Eugene Prothero b. 8 May 1949, d. 19 Jun 1968

Norbert Baier

M, b. 11 March 1928, d. 1 January 2021

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 March 1928	Norbert Baier was born on 11 March 1928.
Death	1 January 2021	He died on 1 January 2021 at age 92 Norbert E. Baier, age 92, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home, Sauk City on Jan. 1, 2021. He was born Mar. 11, 1928 to the late Herman and Mary (Pings) Baier. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. Norbert later enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego. Norbert married Delores B. Garske on September 15, 1951 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk City; she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2010. Together they lived in Sauk City raising their 6 boys. Norbert worked for Oscar Mayer for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He often enjoyed short naps on the couch after work, watching sports and cheering on the Badgers, and looked forward to family events. He was a member of the Sauk Prairie Bald Head Club, Lachmund-Cramer VFW Post 7964 and St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Norbert is survived by six sons, David (Theresa) Baier, Randy (Joan) Baier, Gary Baier, Rick Baier, Kurt (Shannan) Baier, and Todd (Kim) Baier; 12 grandchildren, Anthony (Sophia), Courtney (Jordan) Grimes, Dylan (Brianna), Hollyanne (Tyler Plescia), Matthew, Lucas (Alicia Martin-Vega), Ciara, Kursha, Thea, Kylie, Adam, and Klaire Baier; 4 great grandchildren, Everly, Ella, Norah and Giselle and one more on the way; a sister in-law, Arlene “Pat” Baier. Norbert is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Delores, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tiffany Baier; 9 Siblings, Marvin, Cora, Arthur, Leonard, Gerard, Edwin, and Werner Baier, Marie Stapelman, and Loretta Reuter. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri. Jan. 8, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City. Interment with Military Honors accorded by the Lachmund-Cramer VFW Post 7694 will follow in the St. Aloysius Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 March 1928

Norbert Baier was born on 11 March 1928.

Death

1 January 2021

He died on 1 January 2021 at age 92 Norbert E. Baier, age 92, passed away at Maplewood Nursing Home, Sauk City on Jan. 1, 2021. He was born Mar. 11, 1928 to the late Herman and Mary (Pings) Baier. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. Norbert later enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego. Norbert married Delores B. Garske on September 15, 1951 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Sauk City; she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2010. Together they lived in Sauk City raising their 6 boys. Norbert worked for Oscar Mayer for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He often enjoyed short naps on the couch after work, watching sports and cheering on the Badgers, and looked forward to family events. He was a member of the Sauk Prairie Bald Head Club, Lachmund-Cramer VFW Post 7964 and St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Norbert is survived by six sons, David (Theresa) Baier, Randy (Joan) Baier, Gary Baier, Rick Baier, Kurt (Shannan) Baier, and Todd (Kim) Baier; 12 grandchildren, Anthony (Sophia), Courtney (Jordan) Grimes, Dylan (Brianna), Hollyanne (Tyler Plescia), Matthew, Lucas (Alicia Martin-Vega), Ciara, Kursha, Thea, Kylie, Adam, and Klaire Baier; 4 great grandchildren, Everly, Ella, Norah and Giselle and one more on the way; a sister in-law, Arlene “Pat” Baier. Norbert is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, Delores, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tiffany Baier; 9 Siblings, Marvin, Cora, Arthur, Leonard, Gerard, Edwin, and Werner Baier, Marie Stapelman, and Loretta Reuter.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri. Jan. 8, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Sauk City. Interment with Military Honors accorded by the Lachmund-Cramer VFW Post 7694 will follow in the St. Aloysius Cemetery.

Audrey J. Dwars

F, b. 17 November 1925, d. 21 April 2003

Father*

William J. Dwars b. Feb 1888, d. 1966

Mother*

Elsie A. Mueller b. 1894, d. 1989

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	12 October 1945	As of 12 October 1945,her married name was Giese.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 October 1945

As of 12 October 1945,her married name was Giese.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 November 1925	Audrey J. Dwars was born on 17 November 1925 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.
Marriage	12 October 1945	Audrey J. Dwars married Roland William Giese, son of Johann Carl Giese and Wilhemina A. Rusch, on 12 October 1945.
Death	21 April 2003	Audrey J. Dwars died on 21 April 2003 at age 77 Audrey J. Giese, 77, Rock Springs, lost her courageous battle with cancer but gained eternal life with her Savior on Monday, April 21, 2003, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born in Excelsior Township on Nov. 17, 1925, to William and Elise (nee Mueller) Dwars. She attended Ableman School and then graduated from Baraboo High School in 1943. On Oct. 12, 1945, she married Roland W. Giese. They farmed at the Giese Century Farm near Loganville until 1951 and then purchased her parents' Century Farm in Rock Springs. Audrey played an active role in the operation of Granitop Farm, Inc. Audrey worked at the ASCS office for 31 years before retiring. She was active in the community, serving on the Sauk County Board of Adjustment, the Rock Springs History Committee, St. John's Cemetery Board and was also a loyal member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She loved life and all of its challenges. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, painting and photography. Her photo of the Van Hise Rock was used on postcards when it received National Landmark Status, which was greatly due to her efforts. She had a great interest in the Westward Expansion and the Custer era of history. She was a member of several national history groups and traveled to conferences annually throughout the country. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Marjorie; and her husband, Roland. She is survived by her son, John (Diane) Giese, Rock Springs; daughter, Kathleen Giese, Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Elizabeth Witt, Denver, Colo., Katherine Witt, Eau Claire, Pamela (Tyrone) Puttkamer, Baraboo, Jessica and Mark Giese, Rock Springs; great-grandson, Codey Puttkamer, Baraboo; sisters, Laureen (Floyd) Bender, Rock Springs, Joy (Henry) Melton, McFarland; brother-in-law, Alfred Gudenschwager, Hillpoint; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Audrey Giese will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, April 25 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Rock Springs. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Friday from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Burial	after 21 April 2003	She was buried after 21 April 2003 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin. Roland William and Audrey Dwars Giese tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 November 1925

Audrey J. Dwars was born on 17 November 1925 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.

Marriage

12 October 1945

Audrey J. Dwars married Roland William Giese, son of Johann Carl Giese and Wilhemina A. Rusch, on 12 October 1945.

Death

21 April 2003

Audrey J. Dwars died on 21 April 2003 at age 77 Audrey J. Giese, 77, Rock Springs, lost her courageous battle with cancer but gained eternal life with her Savior on Monday, April 21, 2003, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born in Excelsior Township on Nov. 17, 1925, to William and Elise (nee Mueller) Dwars. She attended Ableman School and then graduated from Baraboo High School in 1943. On Oct. 12, 1945, she married Roland W. Giese. They farmed at the Giese Century Farm near Loganville until 1951 and then purchased her parents' Century Farm in Rock Springs. Audrey played an active role in the operation of Granitop Farm, Inc. Audrey worked at the ASCS office for 31 years before retiring. She was active in the community, serving on the Sauk County Board of Adjustment, the Rock Springs History Committee, St. John's Cemetery Board and was also a loyal member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She loved life and all of its challenges. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, painting and photography. Her photo of the Van Hise Rock was used on postcards when it received National Landmark Status, which was greatly due to her efforts. She had a great interest in the Westward Expansion and the Custer era of history. She was a member of several national history groups and traveled to conferences annually throughout the country. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Marjorie; and her husband, Roland. She is survived by her son, John (Diane) Giese, Rock Springs; daughter, Kathleen Giese, Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Elizabeth Witt, Denver, Colo., Katherine Witt, Eau Claire, Pamela (Tyrone) Puttkamer, Baraboo, Jessica and Mark Giese, Rock Springs; great-grandson, Codey Puttkamer, Baraboo; sisters, Laureen (Floyd) Bender, Rock Springs, Joy (Henry) Melton, McFarland; brother-in-law, Alfred Gudenschwager, Hillpoint; nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Audrey Giese will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, April 25 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs with Pastor Paul Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Rock Springs. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Friday from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Burial

after 21 April 2003

She was buried after 21 April 2003 at Saint Johns Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Roland William and Audrey Dwars Giese tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
14 April 1930	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Audrey J. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Audrey J. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 April 1930

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Audrey J. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Audrey J. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 89.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Elsie A. Mueller

F, b. 1894, d. 1989

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Elsie A. Mueller was also known as Elise.
Married Name	circa 1914	As of circa 1914,her married name was Dwars.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elsie A. Mueller was also known as Elise.

Married Name

circa 1914

As of circa 1914,her married name was Dwars.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1894	Elsie A. Mueller was born in 1894 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1914	She married William J. Dwars, son of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt, circa 1914.
Death	1989	Elsie A. Mueller died in 1989.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1894

Elsie A. Mueller was born in 1894 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1914

She married William J. Dwars, son of Gustav Dwars and Mary Schmidt, circa 1914.

Death

1989

Elsie A. Mueller died in 1989.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 January 1920	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
14 April 1930	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
1940	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

14 April 1930

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1940

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsie A. Mueller was listed as wife in William J. Dwars's household on the 1940 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Children of Elsie A. Mueller and William J. Dwars

Marjorie K. Dwars b. c May 1916, d. 1955
Laureen A. Dwars b. 25 Jun 1919
Audrey J. Dwars+ b. 17 Nov 1925, d. 21 Apr 2003

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1017.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 89.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Marjorie K. Dwars

F, b. circa May 1916, d. 1955

Father*

William J. Dwars b. Feb 1888, d. 1966

Mother*

Elsie A. Mueller b. 1894, d. 1989

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Marjorie K. Dwars was also known as Marjorie C.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marjorie K. Dwars was also known as Marjorie C.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa May 1916	Marjorie K. Dwars was born circa May 1916 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.
Death	1955	Marjorie K. Dwars died in 1955.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa May 1916

Marjorie K. Dwars was born circa May 1916 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.

Death

1955

Marjorie K. Dwars died in 1955.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 January 1920	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Marjorie K. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
14 April 1930	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Marjorie K. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Marjorie K. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

14 April 1930

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Marjorie K. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1017.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 89.0.

Laureen A. Dwars

F, b. 25 June 1919

Father*

William J. Dwars b. Feb 1888, d. 1966

Mother*

Elsie A. Mueller b. 1894, d. 1989

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Bender.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Bender.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 June 1919	Laureen A. Dwars was born on 25 June 1919 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 June 1919

Laureen A. Dwars was born on 25 June 1919 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William J. Dwars and Elsie A. Mueller.

Census Date	Location	Description
14 January 1920	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Laureen A. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
14 April 1930	Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin	Laureen A. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

14 January 1920

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laureen A. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

14 April 1930

Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin

Laureen A. Dwars was listed as a daughter in William J. Dwars's household on the 1930 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 1017.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 89.0.

Alfred F. Gudenschwager

M, b. 8 January 1900, d. 18 February 2006

Father*

Frank F. Gudenschwager b. Jan 1863, d. a 1940

Mother*

Emma Harnish b. Nov 1864, d. 1939

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 January 1900

Alfred F. Gudenschwager was born on 8 January 1900 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Frank F. Gudenschwager and Emma Harnish.

Marriage

12 October 1927

Alfred F. Gudenschwager married Alrine Vila Giese, daughter of Johann Carl Giese and Wilhemina A. Rusch, on 12 October 1927.

Death

18 February 2006

Alfred F. Gudenschwager died on 18 February 2006 at age 106 Alfred F. Gudenschwager, age 106, of Loganville, died Saturday evening, Feb. 18, 2006, at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo. He was born on Jan. 8, 1900, in the Town of Washington, Sauk County, the son of Frank and Emma (Harnish) Gudenschwager. On Oct. 12, 1927, he was married to the former Alrine V. Giese. Alfred operated a tavern as well as a grocery store in Hillpoint for many years. He later farmed until his retirement. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. He enjoyed gardening and playing euchre. Survivors include two sons, Lyle (Delorse) Gudenschwager of Adams and Philip (Ruthann) Gudenschwager of Janesville; his son-in-law, Charles Herzing of Cazenovia; seven grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; numerous great great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Norma Gudenschwager of Madison; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alrine, on Feb. 22, 1987; his daughter, Carol Herzing on Dec. 1, 2003; his daughter-in-law, Katharina Gudenschwager; four brothers; five sisters; and two great great- grandsons, Hunter Osborne and Marcus Carroll. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 June 1900

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alfred F. Gudenschwager was listed as a son in Frank F. Gudenschwager's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 April 1910

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alfred F. Gudenschwager was listed as a son in Frank F. Gudenschwager's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1920

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alfred F. Gudenschwager was listed as a son in Frank F. Gudenschwager's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

7 May 1930

Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin

Alfred F. Gudenschwager was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Alfred F. Gudenschwager and Alrine Vila Giese

Lyle G. Gudenschwager+ b. 18 Jun 1930, d. 26 May 2018
Carol J. Gudenschwager+ b. 4 Sep 1944, d. 1 Dec 2003

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1817; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 148.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1737; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0129; Image: 105; FHL Number: 1375750.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 212; Image: 249.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 514.0.

Peter Ryback

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Peter Ryback married Anna Hansen.

Children of Peter Ryback and Anna Hansen

Werner Ryback d. b Nov 1998
Helen J. Ryback+ b. 3 Sep 1903, d. 7 Nov 1998

Anna Hansen

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ryback.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Hansen married Peter Ryback.

Children of Anna Hansen and Peter Ryback

Werner Ryback d. b Nov 1998
Helen J. Ryback+ b. 3 Sep 1903, d. 7 Nov 1998

Werner Ryback

M, d. before November 1998

Father*

Peter Ryback

Mother*

Anna Hansen

Life Event

Date

Description

Werner Ryback was the son of Peter Ryback and Anna Hansen.

Death

before November 1998

Werner Ryback died before November 1998.

Emil Koepke

M, b. 1875, d. 1955

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Emil Koepke married Hulda Gaetzke, daughter of August Goetzke.

Birth

1875

Emil Koepke was born in 1875.

Death

1955

He died in 1955.

Children of Emil Koepke and Hulda Gaetzke

Emma Koepke+ b. 1 Jan 1904, d. 3 Jan 1959
Florence Wanda Koepke+ b. 27 Feb 1910, d. 12 Apr 2002

Hulda Gaetzke

F, b. 1879, d. 1972

Father*

August Goetzke b. Jun 1853, d. 7 Sep 1949

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hulda Gaetzke was also known as Goetzke.

Married Name

Her married name was Koepke.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Hulda Gaetzke married Emil Koepke.

Birth

1879

Hulda Gaetzke was born in 1879.

She was the daughter of August Goetzke.

Death

1972

Hulda Gaetzke died in 1972.

Children of Hulda Gaetzke and Emil Koepke

Emma Koepke+ b. 1 Jan 1904, d. 3 Jan 1959
Florence Wanda Koepke+ b. 27 Feb 1910, d. 12 Apr 2002

Roland H. Harms

M, b. 4 February 1926, d. 4 July 2002

Father*

Ernst Martin Christian Harms b. 23 Jun 1896, d. 24 Oct 1982

Mother*

Lorena Viola Zimmerman b. 15 Mar 1901, d. 11 Aug 1972

Roland Harms - Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI 1944

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 February 1926

Roland H. Harms was born on 4 February 1926.

He was the son of Ernst Martin Christian Harms and Lorena Viola Zimmerman.

Marriage

28 July 1948

Roland H. Harms married Patricia McMahon on 28 July 1948.

Death

4 July 2002

Roland H. Harms died on 4 July 2002 at age 76 Roland H. Harms, 76, of rural Ettrick, died on Thursday, July 4, 2002 in his home. Roland was born on Feb. 4, 1926 in Loganville, to Ernest and Lorena (nee Zimmerman) Harms. He married Patricia McMahon on July 28, 1948 in Leland. Patricia preceded Roland in death on April 7, 2001. Roland served his country in the Navy during World War II and was very patriotic throughout his life. He was employed as a machinist and later was a plant manager for Artos Engineering in New Berlin. Roland and Patricia moved to rural Ettrick in October of 1992. Roland was very active in his church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and just being one with nature. Roland is survived by two children, Vicki (Phillip) Nugier, Poynette, and Shane (Geralyn) Harms, Ettrick; four loving grandchildren, Danyelle Nugier, Poynette, Cody, Shana and Ryce Harms, all of Ettrick. In addition to his parents and wife, Roland was preceded in death by a sister, Rosella McLaughlin and a brother, Marvin Harms. Memorial services will be held today, Wednesday, July 10, at 1 p.m. in the Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Galesville with Rev. Nathan Strutz officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia McMahon

F, d. 7 April 2001

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

28 July 1948

As of 28 July 1948,her married name was Harms.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

28 July 1948

Patricia McMahon married Roland H. Harms, son of Ernst Martin Christian Harms and Lorena Viola Zimmerman, on 28 July 1948.

Death

7 April 2001

Patricia McMahon died on 7 April 2001.

Rosella Harms

F, d. before July 2002

Father*

Ernst Martin Christian Harms b. 23 Jun 1896, d. 24 Oct 1982

Mother*

Lorena Viola Zimmerman b. 15 Mar 1901, d. 11 Aug 1972

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was McLaughlin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Rosella Harms was the daughter of Ernst Martin Christian Harms and Lorena Viola Zimmerman.

Death

before July 2002

Rosella Harms died before July 2002.

Marvin Edward Harms

M, b. 22 March 1923, d. 24 August 1989

Father*

Ernst Martin Christian Harms b. 23 Jun 1896, d. 24 Oct 1982

Mother*

Lorena Viola Zimmerman b. 15 Mar 1901, d. 11 Aug 1972

Marvin Harms 1941 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 March 1923

Marvin Edward Harms was born on 22 March 1923.

He was the son of Ernst Martin Christian Harms and Lorena Viola Zimmerman.

Death

24 August 1989

Marvin Edward Harms died on 24 August 1989 at age 66.

Marvin Edward Harms graduated in 1941 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.