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Nels Peter Nelson

M, b. 20 February 1880, d. 31 December 1970

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Nels Peter Nelson married Leona May Bodendein.
Birth	20 February 1880	Nels Peter Nelson was born on 20 February 1880.
Death	31 December 1970	He died on 31 December 1970 at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Nels Peter Nelson married Leona May Bodendein.

Birth

20 February 1880

Nels Peter Nelson was born on 20 February 1880.

Death

31 December 1970

He died on 31 December 1970 at age 90.

Children of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein

Amos Nelson d. b Aug 2007
Donald Nelson d. b Aug 2007
Bernadine Nelson b. 23 Apr 1911, d. 15 Jan 1972
Roland C. Nelson+ b. 4 Jul 1913, d. 6 Aug 2007
Audrey Marie Nelson+ b. 20 Jan 1915, d. 13 Dec 2016

Leona May Bodendein

F, b. 8 February 1889, d. 23 August 1970

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Nelson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Leona May Bodendein married Nels Peter Nelson.
Birth	8 February 1889	Leona May Bodendein was born on 8 February 1889.
Death	23 August 1970	She died on 23 August 1970 at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Leona May Bodendein married Nels Peter Nelson.

Birth

8 February 1889

Leona May Bodendein was born on 8 February 1889.

Death

23 August 1970

She died on 23 August 1970 at age 81.

Children of Leona May Bodendein and Nels Peter Nelson

Amos Nelson d. b Aug 2007
Donald Nelson d. b Aug 2007
Bernadine Nelson b. 23 Apr 1911, d. 15 Jan 1972
Roland C. Nelson+ b. 4 Jul 1913, d. 6 Aug 2007
Audrey Marie Nelson+ b. 20 Jan 1915, d. 13 Dec 2016

Audrey Marie Nelson

F, b. 20 January 1915, d. 13 December 2016

Father*

Nels Peter Nelson b. 20 Feb 1880, d. 31 Dec 1970

Mother*

Leona May Bodendein b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 23 Aug 1970

Audrey Nelson Gasser 1915-2016

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	15 June 1936	As of 15 June 1936,her married name was Gasser.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

15 June 1936

As of 15 June 1936,her married name was Gasser.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 January 1915	Audrey Marie Nelson was born on 20 January 1915.
		She was the daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.
Marriage	15 June 1936	Audrey Marie Nelson married Harold Gasser on 15 June 1936.
Death	13 December 2016	Audrey Marie Nelson died on 13 December 2016 at Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, at age 101 Audrey Marie Gasser, age 101, formerly of Reedsburg, daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May (Bodendein) Nelson, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Wisconsin Rapids where she had resided for the past five years. Audrey was born in Lime Ridge on January 20, 1915. She was married to Harold Gasser on June 15, 1936. They lived on a farm in Lime Ridge until moving to Reedsburg in 1963. Audrey graduated from Lime Ridge High School and the Sauk County Teachers College. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Platteville University and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She taught in area schools for 36 years, the last 26 years in the Reedsburg School District. She retired as principal of South School in 1982 and later volunteered at Sacred Heart School for several years. Audrey enjoyed fishing, reading, crocheting and visiting family and friends. Survivors include her son: Paul (Janet) Gasser, of Janesville; her daughter: Mary (David) Boyles, of Wisconsin Rapids; five grandchildren: Kristin Gasser, Steve (Katrina) Gasser, Angela (John) Tolfa, Tom (Sheila) Boyles and Theresa Cashman; twelve great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister-in-law: Darlene (Don) Nelson, of Glenwood City; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1978; her parents; three brothers: Amos, in World War II, Don and Roland Nelson; her sister: Bernadene (Ken) Courtier; sisters-in-law: Helen Nelson and Agnes (Maynard) Brandt and two brothers-in-law: Cyril and George Gasser. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Ironton. There will be a visitation after 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or School would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1915

Audrey Marie Nelson was born on 20 January 1915.

She was the daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.

Marriage

15 June 1936

Audrey Marie Nelson married Harold Gasser on 15 June 1936.

Death

13 December 2016

Audrey Marie Nelson died on 13 December 2016 at Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, at age 101 Audrey Marie Gasser, age 101, formerly of Reedsburg, daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May (Bodendein) Nelson, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Wisconsin Rapids where she had resided for the past five years. Audrey was born in Lime Ridge on January 20, 1915. She was married to Harold Gasser on June 15, 1936. They lived on a farm in Lime Ridge until moving to Reedsburg in 1963. Audrey graduated from Lime Ridge High School and the Sauk County Teachers College. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Platteville University and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She taught in area schools for 36 years, the last 26 years in the Reedsburg School District. She retired as principal of South School in 1982 and later volunteered at Sacred Heart School for several years. Audrey enjoyed fishing, reading, crocheting and visiting family and friends. Survivors include her son: Paul (Janet) Gasser, of Janesville; her daughter: Mary (David) Boyles, of Wisconsin Rapids; five grandchildren: Kristin Gasser, Steve (Katrina) Gasser, Angela (John) Tolfa, Tom (Sheila) Boyles and Theresa Cashman; twelve great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister-in-law: Darlene (Don) Nelson, of Glenwood City; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1978; her parents; three brothers: Amos, in World War II, Don and Roland Nelson; her sister: Bernadene (Ken) Courtier; sisters-in-law: Helen Nelson and Agnes (Maynard) Brandt and two brothers-in-law: Cyril and George Gasser. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Ironton. There will be a visitation after 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or School would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Harold Gasser

M, b. 18 February 1915, d. 13 February 1978

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 February 1915	Harold Gasser was born on 18 February 1915.
Marriage	15 June 1936	He married Audrey Marie Nelson, daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein, on 15 June 1936.
Death	13 February 1978	Harold Gasser died on 13 February 1978 at age 62.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 February 1915

Harold Gasser was born on 18 February 1915.

Marriage

15 June 1936

He married Audrey Marie Nelson, daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein, on 15 June 1936.

Death

13 February 1978

Harold Gasser died on 13 February 1978 at age 62.

Judith D. Nelson

F, b. 1939, d. 28 March 1964

Father*

Roland C. Nelson b. 4 Jul 1913, d. 6 Aug 2007

Mother*

Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank b. 24 May 1914, d. 1 Mar 2014

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1939	Judith D. Nelson was born in 1939.
		She was the daughter of Roland C. Nelson and Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank.
Death	28 March 1964	Judith D. Nelson died on 28 March 1964.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1939

Judith D. Nelson was born in 1939.

She was the daughter of Roland C. Nelson and Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank.

Death

28 March 1964

Judith D. Nelson died on 28 March 1964.

Charles L. Nelson

M, b. 28 February 1934, d. 4 January 1992

Father*

Roland C. Nelson b. 4 Jul 1913, d. 6 Aug 2007

Mother*

Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank b. 24 May 1914, d. 1 Mar 2014

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	28 February 1934	Charles L. Nelson was born on 28 February 1934.
		He was the son of Roland C. Nelson and Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank.
Death	4 January 1992	Charles L. Nelson died on 4 January 1992 at age 57 Charles "Chuck" L. Nelson, age 56, of 4430 Walte La., Madison, died on Saturday, January 4, 1992 at a local hospital. He was born on February 28, 1934 in Loganville, WI. He worked at General Telephone Co. for over 40 years serving various Wisconsin communities. He served two years in the United States Army. He was a member of the Wisconsin PGA Golf Association and the Badger State Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed sports very much and was an avid bowler and golfer. He is survived by his parents, Roland "Pete" and Helen Nelson of Madison/Florida and a daughter, Tracy Nelson of DeForest. He was preceded in death by a son, Jay Nelson and a sister, Judith. Funeral services will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 1992. The Rev. James A. Pingel will officiate. Burial will be in the Sun Prairie Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 1992 at the funeral home.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1934

Charles L. Nelson was born on 28 February 1934.

He was the son of Roland C. Nelson and Helen Anna Elisabeth Schrank.

Death

4 January 1992

Charles L. Nelson died on 4 January 1992 at age 57 Charles "Chuck" L. Nelson, age 56, of 4430 Walte La., Madison, died on Saturday, January 4, 1992 at a local hospital. He was born on February 28, 1934 in Loganville, WI. He worked at General Telephone Co. for over 40 years serving various Wisconsin communities. He served two years in the United States Army. He was a member of the Wisconsin PGA Golf Association and the Badger State Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed sports very much and was an avid bowler and golfer. He is survived by his parents, Roland "Pete" and Helen Nelson of Madison/Florida and a daughter, Tracy Nelson of DeForest. He was preceded in death by a son, Jay Nelson and a sister, Judith. Funeral services will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 1992. The Rev. James A. Pingel will officiate. Burial will be in the Sun Prairie Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 1992 at the funeral home.

Child of Charles L. Nelson

Jay Alan Nelson b. 19 Feb 1962, d. 10 Jun 1991

Amos Nelson

M, d. before August 2007

Father*

Nels Peter Nelson b. 20 Feb 1880, d. 31 Dec 1970

Mother*

Leona May Bodendein b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 23 Aug 1970

Life Event	Date	Description
		Amos Nelson was the son of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.
Death	before August 2007	Amos Nelson died before August 2007.

Life Event

Date

Description

Amos Nelson was the son of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.

Death

before August 2007

Amos Nelson died before August 2007.

Donald Nelson

M, d. before August 2007

Father*

Nels Peter Nelson b. 20 Feb 1880, d. 31 Dec 1970

Mother*

Leona May Bodendein b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 23 Aug 1970

Life Event	Date	Description
		Donald Nelson was the son of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.
Death	before August 2007	Donald Nelson died before August 2007.

Life Event

Date

Description

Donald Nelson was the son of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.

Death

before August 2007

Donald Nelson died before August 2007.

Bernadine Nelson

F, b. 23 April 1911, d. 15 January 1972

Father*

Nels Peter Nelson b. 20 Feb 1880, d. 31 Dec 1970

Mother*

Leona May Bodendein b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 23 Aug 1970

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Courtier.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bernadine Nelson married Ken Courtier.
Birth	23 April 1911	Bernadine Nelson was born on 23 April 1911.
		She was the daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.
Death	15 January 1972	Bernadine Nelson died on 15 January 1972 at age 60.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bernadine Nelson married Ken Courtier.

Birth

23 April 1911

Bernadine Nelson was born on 23 April 1911.

She was the daughter of Nels Peter Nelson and Leona May Bodendein.

Death

15 January 1972

Bernadine Nelson died on 15 January 1972 at age 60.

Christian David Gruber

M, b. 18 July 1881, d. 17 May 1973

Christ D Gruber

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Christian David Gruber was also known as Christ D.
Name Variation		Christian David Gruber was also known as Chris D.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Christian David Gruber was also known as Christ D.

Name Variation

Christian David Gruber was also known as Chris D.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 July 1881	Christian David Gruber was born on 18 July 1881 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage	29 March 1905	He married Katherine M. Stelter, daughter of Henry Stelter and Margaret Riechers, on 29 March 1905.
Death	17 May 1973	Christian David Gruber died on 17 May 1973 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91 Christ D Gruber obituary. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 May 1973 - Christ D Gruber obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 July 1881

Christian David Gruber was born on 18 July 1881 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

Marriage

29 March 1905

He married Katherine M. Stelter, daughter of Henry Stelter and Margaret Riechers, on 29 March 1905.

Death

17 May 1973

Christian David Gruber died on 17 May 1973 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 91 Christ D Gruber obituary.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 19 May 1973 - Christ D Gruber obituary

Children of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter

Ivan Harold Gruber b. 31 Jul 1906, d. 28 Apr 1976
Margaret Katherine Gruber+ b. 14 Oct 1909, d. 2 Sep 1975
Dorothea Marie Gruber b. 16 May 1913, d. 4 Aug 2009
Lloyd J. Gruber+ b. 9 Aug 1914, d. 6 Sep 1986

Katherine M. Stelter

F, b. 1883, d. 1980

Father*

Henry Stelter b. 24 Aug 1851, d. 11 Nov 1935

Mother*

Margaret Riechers b. 5 May 1861, d. 21 Nov 1954

Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine Stelter) - Jan 1953-Colorized

Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine Stelter) - Jan 1953

Mrs Chris Gruber (Katherine Stelter) - Sept 1950

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	29 March 1905	As of 29 March 1905,her married name was Gruber.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

29 March 1905

As of 29 March 1905,her married name was Gruber.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1883	Katherine M. Stelter was born in 1883 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Henry Stelter and Margaret Riechers.
Marriage	29 March 1905	Katherine M. Stelter married Christian David Gruber on 29 March 1905.
Death	1980	Katherine M. Stelter died in 1980.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1883

Katherine M. Stelter was born in 1883 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Stelter and Margaret Riechers.

Marriage

29 March 1905

Katherine M. Stelter married Christian David Gruber on 29 March 1905.

Death

1980

Katherine M. Stelter died in 1980.

Date	Location	Description
1910		Katherine M. Stelter had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.
September 1950		In September 1950 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Chris Gruber (Katherine.) Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26, 1950 - 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Chris Gruber (Katherine) Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26 1950 - 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Chris Gruber Katherine-Colorized
January 1953		In January 1953 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine.) Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2, 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine) Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Christ D Gruber Katherine-Colorized

Date

Location

Description

1910

Katherine M. Stelter had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

September 1950

In September 1950 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Chris Gruber (Katherine.)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26, 1950 - 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Chris Gruber (Katherine)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26 1950 - 5 Generations - 89 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Chris Gruber Katherine-Colorized

January 1953

In January 1953 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine.)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2, 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Christ D Gruber Katherine-Colorized

Children of Katherine M. Stelter and Christian David Gruber

Ivan Harold Gruber b. 31 Jul 1906, d. 28 Apr 1976
Margaret Katherine Gruber+ b. 14 Oct 1909, d. 2 Sep 1975
Dorothea Marie Gruber b. 16 May 1913, d. 4 Aug 2009
Lloyd J. Gruber+ b. 9 Aug 1914, d. 6 Sep 1986

Ivan Harold Gruber

M, b. 31 July 1906, d. 28 April 1976

Father*

Christian David Gruber b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 17 May 1973

Mother*

Katherine M. Stelter b. 1883, d. 1980

Ivan Gruber 1928-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Ivan Harold Gruber was also known as Harold Ivan.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ivan Harold Gruber was also known as Harold Ivan.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	31 July 1906	Ivan Harold Gruber was born on 31 July 1906 at Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.
Death	28 April 1976	Ivan Harold Gruber died on 28 April 1976 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 69.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 July 1906

Ivan Harold Gruber was born on 31 July 1906 at Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.

Death

28 April 1976

Ivan Harold Gruber died on 28 April 1976 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 69.

Date	Location	Description
31 August 1928		On 31 August 1928 photo of Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928. Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928-Colorized Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928

Date

Location

Description

31 August 1928

On 31 August 1928 photo of Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928.

Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928-Colorized

Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928

Dorothea Marie Gruber

F, b. 16 May 1913, d. 4 August 2009

Father*

Christian David Gruber b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 17 May 1973

Mother*

Katherine M. Stelter b. 1883, d. 1980

Dorothea Gruber 1928-Colorized

Dorothea (Gruber) Steckelberg 2009

Mrs Herbert Steckelberg (Dorothy Gruber) - Jan 1953

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Dorothea Marie Gruber was also known as Dorothy.
Name Variation		Dorothea Marie Gruber was also known as Dorothea.
Married Name	5 August 1930	As of 5 August 1930,her married name was Steckelberg.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dorothea Marie Gruber was also known as Dorothy.

Name Variation

Dorothea Marie Gruber was also known as Dorothea.

Married Name

5 August 1930

As of 5 August 1930,her married name was Steckelberg.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 May 1913	Dorothea Marie Gruber was born on 16 May 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.
Marriage	5 August 1930	Dorothea Marie Gruber married Herbert Henry William Steckelberg, son of Henry W. Steckelberg and Anna Schuette, on 5 August 1930.
Death	4 August 2009	Dorothea Marie Gruber died on 4 August 2009 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 96 Dorothea (Gruber) Steckelberg obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 16, 2009 - Dorothea (Gruber) Steckelberg obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 May 1913

Dorothea Marie Gruber was born on 16 May 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.

Marriage

5 August 1930

Dorothea Marie Gruber married Herbert Henry William Steckelberg, son of Henry W. Steckelberg and Anna Schuette, on 5 August 1930.

Death

4 August 2009

Dorothea Marie Gruber died on 4 August 2009 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 96 Dorothea (Gruber) Steckelberg obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 16, 2009 - Dorothea (Gruber) Steckelberg obituary

Date	Location	Description
31 August 1928		On 31 August 1928 photo of Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928. Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928-Colorized Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928
January 1953		In January 1953 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine), Mrs Stanley Wittmere (Margaret Gruber Schrank) and Mrs Herbert Steckelberg (Dorothy Gruber.) Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2, 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine) Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Christ D Gruber Katherine-Colorized

Date

Location

Description

31 August 1928

On 31 August 1928 photo of Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928.

Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928-Colorized

Juanita Schrank, Ivan Gruber, Margaret Gruber, Henry Schrank, Dorothea Gruber at a wedding 31 Aug 1928

January 1953

In January 1953 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine), Mrs Stanley Wittmere (Margaret Gruber Schrank) and Mrs Herbert Steckelberg (Dorothy Gruber.)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2, 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family, including Mrs Christ D Gruber (Katherine)

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 2 1953 - 5 Generations - 91 year old Margaret Stelter and family including Mrs Christ D Gruber Katherine-Colorized

Lloyd J. Gruber

M, b. 9 August 1914, d. 6 September 1986

Father*

Christian David Gruber b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 17 May 1973

Mother*

Katherine M. Stelter b. 1883, d. 1980

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 August 1914	Lloyd J. Gruber was born on 9 August 1914 at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.
Marriage	18 February 1939	Lloyd J. Gruber married Lucinda M. Raschien on 18 February 1939.
Death	6 September 1986	Lloyd J. Gruber died on 6 September 1986 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 72 Lloyd J Gruber obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 8, 1986 - Lloyd J Gruber obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 August 1914

Lloyd J. Gruber was born on 9 August 1914 at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Christian David Gruber and Katherine M. Stelter.

Marriage

18 February 1939

Lloyd J. Gruber married Lucinda M. Raschien on 18 February 1939.

Death

6 September 1986

Lloyd J. Gruber died on 6 September 1986 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 72 Lloyd J Gruber obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 8, 1986 - Lloyd J Gruber obituary

Minnie Swanson

F, b. February 1882

Father*

Noah Swanson b. 27 Sep 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931

Mother*

Nellie Johnson b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 22 Jun 1952

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1882	Minnie Swanson was born in February 1882 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1882

Minnie Swanson was born in February 1882 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Minnie Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Minnie Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1555; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 340.

Julia Swanson

F, b. December 1884

Father*

Noah Swanson b. 27 Sep 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931

Mother*

Nellie Johnson b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 22 Jun 1952

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	December 1884	Julia Swanson was born in December 1884 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1884

Julia Swanson was born in December 1884 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Julia Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Julia Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1555; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 340.

Esther Swanson

F, b. February 1887

Father*

Noah Swanson b. 27 Sep 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931

Mother*

Nellie Johnson b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 22 Jun 1952

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1887	Esther Swanson was born in February 1887 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1887

Esther Swanson was born in February 1887 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Esther Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Esther Swanson was listed as a daughter in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1555; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 340.

Walter B. Swanson

M, b. 26 May 1889, d. 19 October 1911

Father*

Noah Swanson b. 27 Sep 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931

Mother*

Nellie Johnson b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 22 Jun 1952

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Walter B. Swanson was also known as Walder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Walter B. Swanson was also known as Walder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 May 1889	Walter B. Swanson was born on 26 May 1889 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.
Death	19 October 1911	Walter B. Swanson died on 19 October 1911 at age 22.
Death	after 19 October 1911	He died after 19 October 1911 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota. Walter B Swanson tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 May 1889

Walter B. Swanson was born on 26 May 1889 at Iowa.

He was the son of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Death

19 October 1911

Walter B. Swanson died on 19 October 1911 at age 22.

Death

after 19 October 1911

He died after 19 October 1911 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.

Walter B Swanson tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Walter B. Swanson was listed as a son in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Walter B. Swanson was listed as a son in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1555; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 340.

Manning Swanson

M, b. 5 December 1891

Father*

Noah Swanson b. 27 Sep 1857, d. 23 Sep 1931

Mother*

Nellie Johnson b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 22 Jun 1952

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 December 1891	Manning Swanson was born on 5 December 1891 at Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 December 1891

Manning Swanson was born on 5 December 1891 at Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Noah Swanson and Nellie Johnson.

Census Date	Location	Description
9 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Manning Swanson was listed as a son in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

9 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Manning Swanson was listed as a son in Noah Swanson's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T623_ 1555; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 340.

Lars C. Braastad

M, b. circa 1847, d. after 1920

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1847

Lars C. Braastad was born circa 1847 at Norway.

Marriage

circa 1870

He married Sophia (?) circa 1870.

Death

after 1920

Lars C. Braastad died after 1920.

Child of Lars C. Braastad and Sophia (?)

Hannah Sophie Braastad+ b. c 1885

Sophia (?)

F, b. circa 1846, d. after 1920

Mrs Lars (Sophia) Braastad

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1870

As of circa 1870,her married name was Braastad.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1846

Sophia (?) was born circa 1846 at Norway.

Marriage

circa 1870

She married Lars C. Braastad circa 1870.

Death

after 1920

Sophia (?) died after 1920.

Date	Location	Description
1894	Elk Point, South Dakota	In 1894 at Elk Point, South Dakota, In 1894 Mrs. John Larson organized the Brule Creek "Kvindeforening" to promote the cause of missions in the church. The following ladies became charter members: Mrs. Lars Larson, Mrs. Iver Quam, Mrs. Gust Satter, Mrs. Elling Dale, Brite Oie, Mrs. John Larson, Mrs. Andrew Helseth, Mrs. Lars Braastad, Mrs. Emil Pederson, Mrs. Anders Anderson, Mrs. Abraham Olson and Mrs. Knute Paulson.¹
1910		Sophia (?) had 4 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Child of Sophia (?) and Lars C. Braastad

Hannah Sophie Braastad+ b. c 1885

Citations

[S393] Brule Creek Lutheran Church, 100th Anniversary of Brule Creek Lutheran Church, pages 13-14.

(?) Offerdahl

Children of (?) Offerdahl

Edward Offerdahl b. c 1877
Eric Offerdahl+ b. c 1878

Edward Offerdahl

M, b. circa 1877

Father*

(?) Offerdahl

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1877

Edward Offerdahl was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of (?) Offerdahl.

UNMARRIED

1920

As of 1920, Edward Offerdahl was never married.

Lawrence A. Offerdahl

M, b. 15 September 1915, d. February 1987

Father*

Rudolph Offerdahl b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

Mother*

Lillian Davis b. 11 May 1896, d. 2 Sep 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lawrence A. Offerdahl married Lorraine V. (?)

Birth

15 September 1915

Lawrence A. Offerdahl was born on 15 September 1915 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis.

Death

February 1987

Lawrence A. Offerdahl died in February 1987 at age 71.

Merle Ludvick Offerdahl

M, b. 3 December 1918, d. 18 October 2011

Father*

Rudolph Offerdahl b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

Mother*

Lillian Davis b. 11 May 1896, d. 2 Sep 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 December 1918

Merle Ludvick Offerdahl was born on 3 December 1918 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis.

Marriage

1 November 1941

Merle Ludvick Offerdahl married Eleanor Maxine Uecker on 1 November 1941 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

18 October 2011

Merle Ludvick Offerdahl died on 18 October 2011 at age 92.

Louis J. Offerdahl

M, b. March 1846, d. after 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1846

Louis J. Offerdahl was born in March 1846 at Norway.

Marriage

before 1875

He married unknown (?) before 1875.

Death

after 1900

Louis J. Offerdahl died after 1900.

Date

Location

Description

1866

Louis J. Offerdahl immigrated in 1866.

Children of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Iver Offerdahl b. Jun 1875
Eric Offerdahl b. Nov 1876
Ole Offerdahl b. Dec 1877
Albert Offerdahl b. Feb 1879
Chris Offerdahl b. Aug 1880
Nels Offerdahl b. Sep 1882
Martin Offerdahl b. Dec 1884
Olina Offerdahl b. Jun 1886
Ludwig Offerdahl b. Mar 1888
Mary Offerdahl b. Feb 1890
Rudolph Offerdahl+ b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1875

As of before 1875,her married name was Offerdahl.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Unknown (?) was born at Norway.

Marriage

before 1875

She married Louis J. Offerdahl before 1875.

Death

before 1900

Unknown (?) died before 1900.

Children of unknown (?) and Louis J. Offerdahl

Iver Offerdahl b. Jun 1875
Eric Offerdahl b. Nov 1876
Ole Offerdahl b. Dec 1877
Albert Offerdahl b. Feb 1879
Chris Offerdahl b. Aug 1880
Nels Offerdahl b. Sep 1882
Martin Offerdahl b. Dec 1884
Olina Offerdahl b. Jun 1886
Ludwig Offerdahl b. Mar 1888
Mary Offerdahl b. Feb 1890
Rudolph Offerdahl+ b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

Iver Offerdahl

M, b. June 1875

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1875

Iver Offerdahl was born in June 1875 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Eric Offerdahl

M, b. November 1876

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1876

Eric Offerdahl was born in November 1876 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Ole Offerdahl

M, b. December 1877

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1877

Ole Offerdahl was born in December 1877 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Albert Offerdahl

M, b. February 1879

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1879

Albert Offerdahl was born in February 1879 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Chris Offerdahl

M, b. August 1880

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1880

Chris Offerdahl was born in August 1880 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Nels Offerdahl

M, b. September 1882

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1882

Nels Offerdahl was born in September 1882 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Martin Offerdahl

M, b. December 1884

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

December 1884

Martin Offerdahl was born in December 1884 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Olina Offerdahl

F, b. June 1886

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1886

Olina Offerdahl was born in June 1886 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Ludwig Offerdahl

M, b. March 1888

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1888

Ludwig Offerdahl was born in March 1888 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Mary Offerdahl

F, b. February 1890

Father*

Louis J. Offerdahl b. Mar 1846, d. a 1900

Mother*

unknown (?) d. b 1900

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1890

Mary Offerdahl was born in February 1890 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Louis J. Offerdahl and unknown (?)

Milton Leroy Offerdahl

M, b. 12 April 1922, d. 28 October 1997

Father*

Rudolph Offerdahl b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

Mother*

Lillian Davis b. 11 May 1896, d. 2 Sep 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 April 1922

Milton Leroy Offerdahl was born on 12 April 1922.

He was the son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis.

Marriage

30 June 1943

Milton Leroy Offerdahl married Adell Beatrice Hanson, daughter of Lars Hanson and Alma Anderson, on 30 June 1943 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

28 October 1997

Milton Leroy Offerdahl died on 28 October 1997 at age 75.

Rudolph Offerdahl

M, d. before October 2010

Father*

Rudolph Offerdahl b. 12 Oct 1893, d. 30 Sep 1961

Mother*

Lillian Davis b. 11 May 1896, d. 2 Sep 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Rudolph Offerdahl was the son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis.

Death

before October 2010

Rudolph Offerdahl died before October 2010.

Eleanor Maxine Uecker

F, b. 17 February 1921, d. 30 June 2010

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 November 1941

As of 1 November 1941,her married name was Offerdahl.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 February 1921

Eleanor Maxine Uecker was born on 17 February 1921 at South Dakota.

Marriage

1 November 1941

She married Merle Ludvick Offerdahl, son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis, on 1 November 1941 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

30 June 2010

Eleanor Maxine Uecker died on 30 June 2010 at age 89 Eleanor M. Offerdahl, 89, of Vermillion, SD, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.
Eleanor was born on February 17, 1921 in Ravinia, South Dakota to Amiel T. and Ethyl (Corrigan) Uecker. She attended school in Charles Mix County and graduated from Ravinia High School in 1939. Her family moved to Clay County in 1941 and settled near Beresford, SD. It was near there that she met her future husband. Eleanor married Merle Offerdahl at the Roseni Parsonage on November 1, 1941. Two children were born from this Union: Robert M. Offerdahl and Joyce A. Zimmer.
Eleanor attended Springfield Normal Teacher"s College for one year to earn her teaching certificate thus began a career that would span 41 years. She taught in country schools in Clay and Union Counties for 17 years. She then went back to school to earn a certificate to teach Special Education. She taught Special Education in Vermillion School District for 17 years. She finished her career by teaching second grade for seven years. Eleanor led a very active and involved life. She loved to dance, play cards and dominoes, travel, read, camp, eat out, do craft work and spend time with her family and friends. She and Merle traveled to every state in the union, camped in much of Canada and made two trips to Europe. Along with that, she was very active in many local and state organizations, including: Alpha Lambda Chapter of ESA (49 year member), Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers Association, SDEA/NEA Life member, the Senior Citizen"s Center, Hospital Auxiliary, W.H. Over Museum, Clay County Historical Society, Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Sam Club Life member, Merry Homemaker"s Extension Club, and the Dinner Belles Red Hat Club.
During her high school years Eleanor was active in sports and other school activities. She remained an avid sports fan her entire life and loved pointing out all the errors the referees made. She especially loved following the Coyotes, the Vikings and the Twins. Eleanor will be remembered for her spunk, her "get it done" attitude, her smile and laugh, and her enormous generosity to those she knew and loved and to causes she believed in. Those mourning her passing are her husband Merle, her son, Bob (Fran) Offerdahl of Youngstown, Ohio; her daughter, Joyce (Dave) Zimmer of Vermillion, SD: her sister, Lorraine Koehler of Desert Hot Springs, CA; her brother, Leonard Uecker of Beresford, SD; 5 grandchildren: Scott (Maria) Zimmer, Nathan (Jami) Offerdahl, Lucas (Sarah) Offerdahl, Martha Offerdahl, and Ellen (Jon) Duby; 9 great grandchildren; numerous friends and other family members. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice Program at the Vermillion Sanford Hospital, the Vermillion Food Pantry, the Senior Citizen"s Center, or to any other worthy organization. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 pm, on Sunday, July 4, 2010 with a prayer service/video tribute at 7 p.m., at the Iverson-Siecke-Kober Funeral Home in Vermillion. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion with Rev. Ralph Egbert officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Bluff View Cemetery in Vermillion at a later date.

Adell Beatrice Hanson

F, b. 2 July 1925, d. 5 October 2006

Father*

Lars Hanson b. 17 Nov 1887, d. 4 Sep 1953

Mother*

Alma Anderson b. Nov 1896, d. 6 Aug 1979

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 June 1943

As of 30 June 1943,her married name was Offerdahl.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 July 1925

Adell Beatrice Hanson was born on 2 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Lars Hanson and Alma Anderson.

Marriage

30 June 1943

Adell Beatrice Hanson married Milton Leroy Offerdahl, son of Rudolph Offerdahl and Lillian Davis, on 30 June 1943 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

5 October 2006

Adell Beatrice Hanson died on 5 October 2006 at age 81 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 8:00 p.m. at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6:00 8:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Adell Beatrice Offerdahl was born July 2, 1925 in Union County, SD to parents Lars and Alma (Anderson) Hanson. She died October 5, 2006 in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 81 years, three months and three days.

Adell was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Brule Creek Lutheran Church. She married Milton Offerdahl on June 30, 1943. They farmed in the Beresford community; Adell was a homemaker, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her door was always open, whether at her apartment or at Bethesda, and she enjoyed all her many friends. She loved to watch the Minnesota Twins.

Preceding her in death was her husband, parents and two brothers, Darrell and Rodney.

Adell is survived by her two daughters, Marlys (Duane) Clay of Beresford and Carol (Chuck) Garvin of LeMars, IA; six grandchildren, Stacey (Randy) Namminga, Stephanie (Ryan) James, Lindsay Clay, Ryan Clay, Jill Garvin and Amy Garvin; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Palmer (Ruth) Hanson of Cherokee, IA, Kenneth (Phyllis) Hanson of Maynard, AR and Robert (Shirley) Hanson of Alcester; and two sisters, Lois Jensen of Cambridge, MN and Evelyn Solberg of Alcester.