Marcella Hoffman

F, b. 6 April 1921, d. 29 February 2004
Father*Al J. Hoffman b. c 1893
Mother*Mary Johnson b. c 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 November 1947As of 6 November 1947,her married name was Reuter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1921Marcella Hoffman was born on 6 April 1921 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson.
Marriage6 November 1947Marcella Hoffman married Grover H. Reuter, son of Bernard Henry Reuter and Louisa Mae Gillilan, on 6 November 1947.
Death29 February 2004Marcella Hoffman died on 29 February 2004 at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinMarcella Hoffman was listed as a daughter in Al J. Hoffman's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Al J. Hoffman

M, b. circa 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1893Al J. Hoffman was born circa 1893 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1916He married Mary Johnson circa 1916.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinAl J. Hoffman was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Mary Johnson

F, b. circa 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1916As of circa 1916,her married name was Hoffman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1893Mary Johnson was born circa 1893 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1916She married Al J. Hoffman circa 1916.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinMary Johnson was listed as wife in Al J. Hoffman's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Mary Johnson and Al J. Hoffman

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Raymond Hoffman

M, b. circa 1919
Father*Al J. Hoffman b. c 1893
Mother*Mary Johnson b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Raymond Hoffman was born circa 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinRaymond Hoffman was listed as a son in Al J. Hoffman's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Benjamin Hoffman

M, d. before February 2004
Father*Al J. Hoffman b. c 1893
Mother*Mary Johnson b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Benjamin Hoffman was the son of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson.
Deathbefore February 2004Benjamin Hoffman died before February 2004.

Paul Hoffman

M, b. circa 1923, d. before February 2004
Father*Al J. Hoffman b. c 1893
Mother*Mary Johnson b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1923Paul Hoffman was born circa 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson.
Deathbefore February 2004Paul Hoffman died before February 2004.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinPaul Hoffman was listed as a son in Al J. Hoffman's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Dorothy Hoffman

F, b. circa 1927, d. before February 2004
Father*Al J. Hoffman b. c 1893
Mother*Mary Johnson b. c 1893
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1927Dorothy Hoffman was born circa 1927 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Al J. Hoffman and Mary Johnson.
Deathbefore February 2004Dorothy Hoffman died before February 2004.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1930Mount Ida, Grant, WisconsinDorothy Hoffman was listed as a daughter in Al J. Hoffman's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Ida, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33. Dwelling 174.

Margaret Siepker

F, b. 30 August 1895, d. December 1973
Father*Frank Siepker b. 1856, d. 1935
Mother*Catherine Mechler b. 1864, d. 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1916As of circa 1916,her married name was Stelpflug.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 August 1895Margaret Siepker was born on 30 August 1895 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler.
Marriagecirca 1916Margaret Siepker married Bernard G. Stelpflug, son of Joseph Peter Stelpflug and Katherina Reuter, circa 1916.
DeathDecember 1973Margaret Siepker died in December 1973 at age 78.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinMargaret Siepker was listed as wife in Bernard G. Stelpflug's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Margaret Siepker obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Margaret Siepker and Bernard G. Stelpflug

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 28.

Cyril J. Stelpflug

M, b. 23 June 1917, d. October 1976
Father*Bernard G. Stelpflug b. 31 Jul 1892, d. Jun 1983
Mother*Margaret Siepker b. 30 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1973
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCyril J. Stelpflug married Mary Ellen (?).
Birth23 June 1917Cyril J. Stelpflug was born on 23 June 1917 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.
DeathOctober 1976Cyril J. Stelpflug died in October 1976 at age 59.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCyril J. Stelpflug was listed as a son in Bernard G. Stelpflug's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Cyril J. Stelpflug obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 28.

Harold F. Stelpflug

M, b. 23 March 1920, d. 25 June 2012
Father*Bernard G. Stelpflug b. 31 Jul 1892, d. Jun 1983
Mother*Margaret Siepker b. 30 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 March 1920Harold F. Stelpflug was born on 23 March 1920 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.
Death25 June 2012Harold F. Stelpflug died on 25 June 2012 at age 92 Harold F. Stelpflug, age 92, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1920, in Platteville, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Siepker) Stelpflug. Harold enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1941 and served his country until November of 1945 stationed in England. Upon return from service, he was engaged in a lifetime of farming. Harold met Marie Bornhauser and they were married on September 12, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa. They were blessed with nine children. Harold was a lifetime member of the Richard Burns American Legion Post No. 109 of Lancaster and St. Clement Catholic Church.

Survivors include his loving wife, Marie Stelpflug, Lancaster; their nine children: Jim (Jane) Stelpflug, Lancaster; Bill (Ellen) Stelpflug, Bloomington; Cindi (Joe) Breuer, Glen Haven; Janet Seng, Cassville; Mike (Sheila) Stelpflug, Bloomington; Joan (Chris) Keenan, Dodgeville; Sharon (Bill) Bahl, Lancaster; Greg (Cathy) Stelpflug, Dodgeville; Christine (friend Steve) Stelpflug, Caledonia, MN; twenty-seven grandchildren: Aaron (Amy), Cathy, Maura, Kyle, Philip, Kim, Andrew, Kari, Jodi (JJ) White, Stephen, Jeanna, Kevin, David, Samantha, Marissa, Lauren, Jake, John, Adam, Angela, Kristin, Randy, Julie, Matt, Justin, Blake, and Jessica; step-grandchild, Billie Joe (Geri)Welchert; great-grandchild, Autumn; and step great-grandchild: Devin; two brothers: Leo (Betty) Stelpflug; Robert (Joanne) Stelpflug; sisters-in-law, Eileen Stelpflug, all of Lancaster; Mary Ellen Stelpflug, Menomonee Falls; Luetta Bornhauser, Dubuque, IA; brothers-in-law, Edgar (Eve) Bornhauser, Minnesota; Gene Johnsen, Arizona.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by granddaughter, Katelyn Keenan; a grandson, Lucas Morrow; his brothers: Cyril and Cletus; and a sister, Jeannette Johnsen.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was held in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Thursday, June 28, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHarold F. Stelpflug was listed as a son in Bernard G. Stelpflug's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 28.

Cletus W. Stelpflug

M, b. 30 March 1922, d. 22 April 2007
Father*Bernard G. Stelpflug b. 31 Jul 1892, d. Jun 1983
Mother*Margaret Siepker b. 30 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 March 1922Cletus W. Stelpflug was born on 30 March 1922 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.
Marriage4 November 1947Cletus W. Stelpflug married Eileen Muench on 4 November 1947.
Death22 April 2007Cletus W. Stelpflug died on 22 April 2007 at age 85 Cletus W. Stelpflug, age 85, of Lancaster, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Lancaster Care Center with his loving family at his side. Cletus was born March 30, 1922, in Platteville, the son of Ben and Margaret (Siepker) Stelpflug. He attended grade school in Tennyson and one year of high school. He stayed and farmed with his parents for a few months and then worked for his Uncle Leo Zenz for a couple of years. During this time, he also went out west to work in the thrashing runs. He also worked in Northern North Dakota picking up potatoes. Cletus was united in marriage to Eileen Muench on November 4, 1947, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. They farmed near Platteville and Tennyson for a few years. They moved to Little Grant Township in 1949. Seven years later, they bought a farm in Hurricane, Wis., where they lived until 1974, when they retired and moved to Lancaster. In 1977, Cletus and Eileen bought a cabin at Jay's Landing in Bagley, Wis. They enjoyed many years of fishing on the Mississippi and spending time at their cabin. Cletus also enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and many, many squirrels. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Stelpflug, Lancaster; two children, David (Shirley) Stelpflug, Preston and Diane (Ronald) VanNatta, Lancaster; five grandchildren, Vicki (Steve) Mueller, Greg (Jennifer) VanNatta, Michelle (Brian) Daniels, Allen (Wendy) Stelpflug and Brian (Sara) Stelpflug; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harold (Marie) Stelpflug and Leo (Betty) Stelpflug, both of Lancaster and Robert (Joanne) Stelpflug, Tennyson; four sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Stelpflug, Menomonee Falls; Bernice and Helen Muench, both of Lancaster; and Madelyn Muench, Converce, Louisiana; a brother-in-law, Gene Johnson, Apache Junction, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Cyril; a sister, Jeanette Johnson; five brothers-in-law, Leo, Donald, Gerald, and Carl Muench and Leroy Petersen; and a sister-in-law, Marcella Petersen. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster, with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday morning. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCletus W. Stelpflug was listed as a son in Bernard G. Stelpflug's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED49. Dwelling 28.

Eileen Muench

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 November 1947As of 4 November 1947,her married name was Stelpflug.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 November 1947Eileen Muench married Cletus W. Stelpflug, son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker, on 4 November 1947.

Robert Stelpflug

M, b. 8 May 1930, d. 7 August 2020
Father*Bernard G. Stelpflug b. 31 Jul 1892, d. Jun 1983
Mother*Margaret Siepker b. 30 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1973
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1930Robert Stelpflug was born on 8 May 1930.
He was the son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.
Death7 August 2020Robert Stelpflug died on 7 August 2020 at age 90 Robert G. "Bob" Stelpflug, age 90, of Potosi, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born on May 8, 1930, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Siepker) Stelpflug. Bob attended St. Andrew Catholic School, graduating in 1948. Following graduation, he was employed in Dubuque for a few years. On September 17, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Joanne Weis at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque. After their marriage, they rented a farm near Lancaster before purchasing the family farm in Tennyson. Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the Potosi School Board for several years. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and 4-wheeler rides in the woods.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joanne; three sons: Gary (Chris), Patrick (Karla) and Doug (Erin) Stelpflug; 13 grandchildren: Ben, Andrea, Danielle, Jeff, Dusty, Jackie, Derek, Tristan, Felicia, Lily, Noah, Kasey and Evey; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leo (Betty) Stelpflug; a sister-in-law, Marie Stelpflug; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie; a grandson, Joseph; his siblings: Cyril (Mary Ellen), Harold, Cletus (Eileen) Stelpflug, and Jeanette (Gene) Johnsen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services all at the church.

Child of Robert Stelpflug

Mary Ellen (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stelpflug.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Ellen (?) married Cyril J. Stelpflug, son of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.

Jeanette Stelpflug

F, b. after 1930, d. before 2007
Father*Bernard G. Stelpflug b. 31 Jul 1892, d. Jun 1983
Mother*Margaret Siepker b. 30 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnsen.
Name VariationJeanette Stelpflug was also known as Jeannette.
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJeanette Stelpflug married Gene Johnsen.
Birthafter 1930Jeanette Stelpflug was born after 1930.
She was the daughter of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.
Deathbefore 2007Jeanette Stelpflug died before 2007.

Gene Johnsen

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGene Johnsen was also known as Johnsen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGene Johnsen married Jeanette Stelpflug, daughter of Bernard G. Stelpflug and Margaret Siepker.

Lenard J. Simons

M, b. circa January 1910
Father*Joseph Frank Simons b. Feb 1887
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug b. 26 Dec 1889, d. 23 May 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca January 1910Lenard J. Simons was born circa January 1910 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Joseph Frank Simons and Margaret Elizabeth Stelpflug.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 April 1910Potosi, Grant, WisconsinLenard J. Simons was listed as a nephew in Caroline Margaret Stelpflug's household on the 1910 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED43. Dwelling 163.

Connie J. Stelpflug

F, b. 11 July 1958, d. 2 November 2007
Father*Robert Stelpflug b. 8 May 1930, d. 7 Aug 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 November 1980As of 21 November 1980,her married name was Koeller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1958Connie J. Stelpflug was born on 11 July 1958 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Robert Stelpflug.
Death2 November 2007Connie J. Stelpflug died on 2 November 2007 at age 49 Connie J. Koeller, age 49, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 11, 1958 in Lancaster, the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Wies) Stelpflug. She graduated from Potosi High School and then graduated from UW-Richland Center with a degree in Business.
On November 21, 1980, Connie married Rick Koeller and together they raised two children: Dustin and Jacquelyn.
Connie was employed at Lancaster State Bank, which later became M & I Bank in both Lancaster and then Mt. Hope. She later worked for Telco Community Credit Union, which became Heartland Credit Union. Connie also was employed at American Bank in Lancaster and was in the banking business for over twenty-five years. Connie loved spending time with family and friends, traveling and was an avid outdoorswoman; enjoying fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, motorcycling and cutting wood. She enjoyed life, loved to smile, was very outgoing, fun-loving, and kind hearted. She had the personality one couldn't help but love.
Connie is survived by two children: Dustin Koeller, Lancaster; and Jacquelyn Koeller, Madison; her companion, Faron Yanna, Lancaster; her parents: Robert and Joanne Stelpflug, Lancaster; three brothers: Gary (Chris) Stelpflug, Lancaster; Patrick (Karla) Stelpflug, Potosi; and Doug (Erin) Stelpflug, Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with the Reverend William Seipp officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson.
Family and friends are welcome from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007, at St. Clement Catholic Church, and from 9:30 until time of services Tuesday at the church. The Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Frank D. Stelpflug

M, b. 17 August 1901, d. 27 August 1918
Father*Joseph Peter Stelpflug b. 13 May 1868, d. 6 Jan 1958
Mother*Katherina Reuter b. 14 Apr 1871, d. 22 Nov 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrank D. Stelpflug was also known as Francis B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 August 1901Frank D. Stelpflug was born on 17 August 1901.
He was the son of Joseph Peter Stelpflug and Katherina Reuter.
Death27 August 1918Frank D. Stelpflug died on 27 August 1918 at age 17 age 17; also reported as 21 August.

Edward Martin Button

M, b. 1 September 1890, d. 20 November 1964
Father*Ulysses Grant Button
Mother*Ephronia Butts
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 September 1890Edward Martin Button was born on 1 September 1890 at Indiana.
He was the son of Ulysses Grant Button and Ephronia Butts.
Marriagecirca 1914Edward Martin Button married Anna E. Schiffman, daughter of Frank Schiffman and Mary Ann Weber, circa 1914.
Death20 November 1964Edward Martin Button died on 20 November 1964 at California at age 74.

Ulysses Grant Button

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUlysses Grant Button married Ephronia Butts.

Child of Ulysses Grant Button and Ephronia Butts

Ephronia Butts

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Button.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEphronia Butts married Ulysses Grant Button.

Child of Ephronia Butts and Ulysses Grant Button

Dorothy Marie Reuschlein

F, b. 19 April 1911, d. 3 July 2005
Father*Henry Joseph Reuschlein b. 1874, d. 1973
Mother*Christina Paulus b. Jul 1887, d. 1958
Dorothy Reuschlein 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1930As of after 1930,her married name was Kayser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1911Dorothy Marie Reuschlein was born on 19 April 1911.
She was the daughter of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.
Marriageafter 1930Dorothy Marie Reuschlein married Henry Kayser after 1930.
Death3 July 2005Dorothy Marie Reuschlein died on 3 July 2005 at age 94 Dorothy Marie Kayser (Nee Reuschlein) Born April 19, 1911 in Plain, WI. She graduated from UW-Whitewater as a primary teacher in 1930. For four years, she taught school at Barstow School in Waukesha, WI.

She married Henry Kayser in 1934 and settled in Wauwatosa, WI and subsequently had three children. She never lost interest in education and worked very hard as president of the PTA in grade school and high school and chaired many fund raising events for church, school and the community. She was very active at St. James Church in Mequon for 28 years.

Dorothy and Henry retired to Green Valley in 1987. Here she continuted many of her interests. She was very active in church activities being a member of Our Lady's Sodality and the church choir at Our Lady of the Valley Church. She was a member of the Women's Club, the Republican Club and active in the Parkinson's Support Group.

She lived at St. Camillus for the past eight years where she was active in the Ladies Guild. She also played the organ.

Preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her granddaughter, Jennifer Kayser; brother, Earl Reuschlein and sister, Florence Schrock. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Mark) Verke, John (Jane) Kayser, Ken (Alice) Kayser, Dear sister of Cliff (Beth) Reuschlein.

Further survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with the 15th due in August.

Mass of Christian Burial Mon., July 11 at 11 AM at San Camillo Chapel, 10200 W. Bluemound Rd. Visitation and reception to follow.

If desired, memorials to the Salvatorian Missions, 1735 N. Hi-Mount Blvd., Milwaukee.

BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME
1603 S. 81st St.
West Allis (414)476-2010

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from July 8 to July 10, 2005.
  • Dorothy Marie Reuschlein graduated in 1930 at Whitewater State Teachers College, Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin.
    Dorothy Reuschlein 1930 senior portrait Whitewater State Teachers College, Whitewater, Walworth, WI

Henry Kayser

M, b. 4 January 1907, d. 5 November 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Kayser was also known as Hank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 January 1907Henry Kayser was born on 4 January 1907.
Marriageafter 1930He married Dorothy Marie Reuschlein, daughter of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus, after 1930.
Death5 November 1997Henry Kayser died on 5 November 1997 at age 90.

Florence Reuschlein

F, b. 1915, d. 1992
Father*Henry Joseph Reuschlein b. 1874, d. 1973
Mother*Christina Paulus b. Jul 1887, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schrock.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFlorence Reuschlein married Bill Cecil Schrock.
Birth1915Florence Reuschlein was born in 1915.
She was the daughter of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.
Death1992Florence Reuschlein died in 1992.

Bill Cecil Schrock

M, b. 1906, d. 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBill Cecil Schrock was also known as Cecil.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBill Cecil Schrock married Florence Reuschlein, daughter of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.
Birth1906Bill Cecil Schrock was born in 1906.
Death1979He died in 1979.

Clifford Joseph Reuschlein

M, b. 5 February 1919, d. 11 May 2008
Father*Henry Joseph Reuschlein b. 1874, d. 1973
Mother*Christina Paulus b. Jul 1887, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClifford Joseph Reuschlein was also known as Clif.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClifford Joseph Reuschlein married Beth (?).
Birth5 February 1919Clifford Joseph Reuschlein was born on 5 February 1919.
He was the son of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.
Death11 May 2008Clifford Joseph Reuschlein died on 11 May 2008 at age 89 Clifford Joseph Reuschlein, a local engineer and businessman who played a part in the Manhattan Project and lobbied tirelessly in his later years for people with mental illness, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home in Madison. He was 89.

Mr. Reuschlein graduated in 1942 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an engineer for DuPont during World War II when he was assigned to the Manhattan Project at the Hanford Engineer Works in Richland, Wash., the site of one of three federal locales developing a secret defense project. Aware only that his work was a part of the war effort, Mr. Reuschlein contributed to the development of the atomic bomb. He was a Navy veteran, serving aboard the U.S.S. Kenmore in the South Pacific in World War II.

In 1946 he resumed his engineering career, joining Hyland Hall and Co. (H and H Industries/H and H Electric) in Madison, where he became president and retired as chairman of the board 37 years later. He was appointed by President Dwight Eisenhower to the Apprentice Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Labor, where he served in his capacity as an engineer and businessman.

He was a member of Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society; the National Society of Professional Engineers; the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning Engineers Society; the Construction Specifications Institute; and the Society of American Military Engineers. He was a fellow, board member and president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. He was a founder and board member of Maplewood Nursing Home in Sauk City, Wis.

He was an avid boater, water skier and downhill skier and enjoyed carpentry as a hobby. Mr. Reuschlein devoted his retirement in El Paso, Texas, to advocating for the mentally ill and their families. An activist for better treatment, government accountability, and caregiver support, he spent his days counseling families in crisis, working with local and state mental health professionals, influencing legislators and judges, and producing a newsletter to draw attention to mental health issues. He helped establish a local chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), serving as its director for 12 years. He was a member of the NAMI Homeless and Missing Network steering committee and a board member and past vice-president of Texas AMI. He was named 1991 Citizen of the Year by the El Paso Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and 1992 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by El Paso United Way. The El Paso Mayor's Advisory Board on Aging inducted him into the Older El Pasoans Hall of Fame, and he was honored by the El Paso Life Management Center for outstanding service to individuals with mental disabilities.

During his Madison years he was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Kiwanis, and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. In El Paso he was a member of NAMI and EpAMI.

Mr. Reuschlein was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Plain, Wis., the son of Henry and Christina Paulus Reuschlein. A serendipitous childhood encounter with Frank Lloyd Wright proved prophetic when Wright admired the button collection he'd sewn to his cap. Wright told him, "One day, you'll make something of yourself," and Mr. Reuschlein grew up to design the mechanicals for at least two of Wright's buildings: the Unitarian church in Madison and the Spring Green Center in Spring Green, Wis.

Child of Clifford Joseph Reuschlein and Beth (?)

Beth (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reuschlein.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBeth (?) married Clifford Joseph Reuschlein, son of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.

Child of Beth (?) and Clifford Joseph Reuschlein

Earl Vincent Reuschlein

M, b. 6 August 1921, d. 13 December 2001
Father*Henry Joseph Reuschlein b. 1874, d. 1973
Mother*Christina Paulus b. Jul 1887, d. 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1921Earl Vincent Reuschlein was born on 6 August 1921.
He was the son of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus.
Marriage3 August 1946Earl Vincent Reuschlein married Rosemary Margaret Markham, daughter of Attorney William Hugh Markham and Mae (?), on 3 August 1946.
Death13 December 2001Earl Vincent Reuschlein died on 13 December 2001 at age 80.

Rosemary Margaret Markham

F, b. 26 March 1922, d. 30 October 2007
Father*Attorney William Hugh Markham b. 13 Dec 1888
Mother*Mae (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 August 1946As of 3 August 1946,her married name was Reuschlein.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 March 1922Rosemary Margaret Markham was born on 26 March 1922.
She was the daughter of Attorney William Hugh Markham and Mae (?).
Marriage3 August 1946Rosemary Margaret Markham married Earl Vincent Reuschlein, son of Henry Joseph Reuschlein and Christina Paulus, on 3 August 1946.
Death30 October 2007Rosemary Margaret Markham died on 30 October 2007 at age 85 Rosemary M. Reuschlein, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went quickly and unexpectedly to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. She was 85 at death. Born March 26, 1922. She was proud of her British and Irish genealogy. She was raised in Horicon, where her dad, Attorney William Markham, was mayor for 12 years. She graduated from Horicon High School (1940) and the UW-Madison (1944), with a degree in speech. She taught English in Pardeeville before marriage. Rosemary Markham met Earl Reuschlein at a UW dance and married him on Aug. 3, 1946. "Ro" as her husband of 55 years affectionately called her, became a fulltime mom and lovingly parented four sons and a daughter, all still living in the area. She was known for her ear-to-ear grin and infectious laugh, her creativity and devotion to her faith. Rosemary was generous to a fault and loved to ply every guest with food and snacks. She was such a proud mom that many of her friends knew more about the accomplishments of her children than they knew about Rosemary herself. She was a gifted soprano, who could break into song to her Lord or serenade her family on any occasion. She even broke into song in the emergency room, at St. Mary's Hospital. Rosemary loved participating in the Blessed Sacrament choir, the Ecumenical choir and the Blessed Sacrament funeral choir, for years and recorded her own music for when her day would come. Rosemary's immediate survivors include her sister, Patricia Reese of Plano, Texas; her four sons, Steven (Diana), Robert, Richard (Janeen) and John (Stephanie); and a daughter, Suzanne (Dietrich) Gruen. She is also survived by her seven grandkids, Matthew Niva, Kristin (Zach) Scheeler, Jessica Reuschlein, Alison Reuschlein, Eric Gruen, Mark Gruen and Hannah Reuschlein, plus many nieces and nephews. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mae Markham; a brother, Spencer Markham; and her husband, Earl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2131 Rowley Ave., Madison, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. Father Patrick Norris will officiate, with entombment in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 5701 Odana Road, Madison, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 and also at the church on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to send gifts to either Middleton Outreach Ministry, 7432 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, WI 53562 or to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 46550, Madison, WI 53744. As Solomon said, "A wife of noble character who can find?... Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her [from heaven]." We love you, Mom, and we'll miss you dearly. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000 www.ryanfuneralservice.com.