Frank Busse

M, b. circa 1860
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrank Busse married Mary Beichhiester.
Birthcirca 1860Frank Busse was born circa 1860 at Illinois.

Child of Frank Busse and Mary Beichhiester

Mary Beichhiester

F, b. circa 1865
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Busse.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Beichhiester married Frank Busse.
Birthcirca 1865Mary Beichhiester was born circa 1865 at Germany.

Child of Mary Beichhiester and Frank Busse

Henry Bochmann

M, b. 25 January 1911
Father*Henry J. Bochmann
Mother*Minnie Salge b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 10 Feb 1911
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1911Henry Bochmann was born on 25 January 1911 at West Point, Butler, Iowa.
He was the son of Henry J. Bochmann and Minnie Salge.

William Schrage

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Schrage married Sophie Salge, daughter of Fred Salge and Sophia Konig.

Child of William Schrage and Sophie Salge

Clarance Wm F. Schrage

M, b. 11 January 1911
Father*William Schrage
Mother*Sophie Salge b. Oct 1888
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1911Clarance Wm F. Schrage was born on 11 January 1911 at Cold Water, Butler, Iowa.
He was the son of William Schrage and Sophie Salge.

Kelly Marklein

F, b. before 1965
Father*Leo George Marklein b. 23 Sep 1933, d. 18 Oct 2020
Mother*Marcelyn Mary Liegel b. 15 Apr 1934, d. 11 Jul 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 July 1983As of 23 July 1983,her married name was Strebe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1965Kelly Marklein was born before 1965.
She was the daughter of Leo George Marklein and Marcelyn Mary Liegel.

Steve Urbanek

M, d. before July 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1946Steve Urbanek married Lorraine Liegel, daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron, in 1946.
Deathbefore July 2010Steve Urbanek died before July 2010.

Wanda A. Balaban

F, b. 28 November 1935, d. 22 June 2015
Father*Peter Balaban
Mother*Marie Gross
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 August 1955As of 27 August 1955,her married name was Liegel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 November 1935Wanda A. Balaban was born on 28 November 1935 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of Peter Balaban and Marie Gross.
Marriage27 August 1955Wanda A. Balaban married Gerald W. Liegel, son of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron, on 27 August 1955.
Death22 June 2015Wanda A. Balaban died on 22 June 2015 at age 79 Wanda A. Liegel age 79 of Plain passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Maplewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sauk City. She was born on November 28, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Peter and Marie (Gross) Balaban. Wanda was married on August 27, 1955 to Gerald W. “Jerry” Liegel. She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Plain American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Liegel of Plain, 4 sons, Glenn (Sandi) of Madison, Walter (Pamela) of Spring Green, William (Barb) of Madison, Robert (Jennifer) of Baraboo, 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and again on Thursday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Luke’s School Endowment Fund. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard Charles Dolan

M, b. 28 April 1929, d. 11 July 2010
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRichard Charles Dolan married Lucille Liegel, daughter of Walter Liegel and Mary Elizabeth Aron.
Birth28 April 1929Richard Charles Dolan was born on 28 April 1929 at Wisconsin.
Death11 July 2010He died on 11 July 2010 at age 81.

Francis V. Torgerson

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Father*Victor Torgerson
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis V. Torgerson was also known as Fran.
Life EventDateDescription
Francis V. Torgerson was the son of Victor Torgerson.

Marion Caroline Magli

F, b. 14 June 1910, d. 29 July 2012
Father*Wilhelm Daniel Magli b. 2 Jul 1878, d. 1934
Mother*Priscilla Hutter b. 30 Jan 1886, d. 20 Sep 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarion Caroline Magli was also known as Mary.
Married Name11 August 1936As of 11 August 1936,her married name was Riek.
Married Name1942As of 1942,her married name was Liegel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1910Marion Caroline Magli was born on 14 June 1910 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Wilhelm Daniel Magli and Priscilla Hutter.
Marriage11 August 1936Marion Caroline Magli married Clement Riek, son of Anton Clemens Riek and Mary Lins, on 11 August 1936 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Marriage1942Marion Caroline Magli married John Albert Liegel, son of John H. Liegel and Elizabeth Volk, in 1942.
Death29 July 2012Marion Caroline Magli died on 29 July 2012 at age 102 Marion C. Liegel age 102 of Plain passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. She was born on June 14, 1910 in Plain the daughter of Daniel and Priscilla Magli. Marion was married to Clement Riek and he preceded her in death. She was then married to John “Jack” Liegel in 1942. Marion was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Marion was born on Flag Day and would comment that it was nice of people to fly the flag for her birthday. She enjoyed music and played many instruments. She played in a band in her younger years. She played the organ at St. Luke’s as a substitute into her 90’s. She was an accomplished piano player also teaching piano in her younger years. She enjoyed sewing, making rosaries and her geraniums of which Shanna Helena were her favorite. Survivors include, 4 children, Jan (Mary Kay) Riek of Madison, Douglas (Elfi) Riek of Brookfield, Lynn Rae Leigel of Deerfield, Deb Liegel Bindl (Clif) Cavanaugh of Spring Green, a daughter-in-law, Helen Riek of Russellville, Arkansas, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law, Marian Riek, JoAnn Magli and Mary Anne Liegel, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Clement Riek and John “Jack” Liegel, 3 brothers, Dan, John and Bill Magli, and a son, Anthony “Clem” Riek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinMarion Caroline Magli was listed as a daughter in Wilhelm Daniel Magli's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
16 April 1940Plain, Sauk, WisconsinMarion Caroline Magli was listed as wife in Clement Riek's household on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Marion Caroline Magli and Clement Riek

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 447.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-28.

Clement Riek

M, b. 20 January 1914, d. 21 July 1940
Father*Anton Clemens Riek b. 19 Aug 1885, d. 26 Jan 1961
Mother*Mary Lins b. 20 Jan 1889, d. 16 Feb 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1914Clement Riek was born on 20 January 1914 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Anton Clemens Riek and Mary Lins.
Marriage11 August 1936Clement Riek married Marion Caroline Magli, daughter of Wilhelm Daniel Magli and Priscilla Hutter, on 11 August 1936 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death21 July 1940Clement Riek died on 21 July 1940 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 26.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1940Plain, Sauk, WisconsinClement Riek was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Clement Riek and Marion Caroline Magli

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-28.

Anthony Clement Riek

M, b. 14 October 1939, d. 20 January 2007
Father*Clement Riek b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 21 Jul 1940
Mother*Marion Caroline Magli b. 14 Jun 1910, d. 29 Jul 2012
Anthony Clement (Clem) Riek 1957 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnthony Clement Riek was also known as Clem.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1939Anthony Clement Riek was born on 14 October 1939 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clement Riek and Marion Caroline Magli.
Death20 January 2007Anthony Clement Riek died on 20 January 2007 at age 67 Anthony C. Riek, 67, of Russellville, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Clement and Marion Magli Riek, he was born Oct. 14, 1939, in Plain, Wis. He married Helen Edwards on Oct. 17, 1959. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Saint John's Lutheran Church of Russellville. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Helen Riek of Russellville; one son, Steven Riek and wife, Saila, of Artesia, N.M; one daughter, Laura Padovano and husband, David, of Russellville; one grandson, Michael Riek of Artesia, N.M; one granddaughter, Morgan Frazier of Russellville; his mother, Marion Liegel of Plain, Wis; two brothers, Jan Riek of Madison, Wis. and Douglas Riek of Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters, Lynn Rae Reeder of Madison, Wis. and Debbie Cavanaugh of Spring Green, Wis. Funeral will be at 10 a.m Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at Saint John?s Lutheran Church. Pastor Darrell Kobs will officiate. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Augsburg by Humphrey Funeral Service.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1940Plain, Sauk, WisconsinAnthony Clement Riek was listed as a son in Clement Riek's household on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-28.

Jan Clement Riek

M, b. 12 July 1938, d. 2 March 2024
Father*Clement Riek b. 20 Jan 1914, d. 21 Jul 1940
Mother*Marion Caroline Magli b. 14 Jun 1910, d. 29 Jul 2012
Jan Clement Riek
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJan Clement Riek was also known as Rick.
Name VariationJan Clement Riek was also known as John Clement Riek.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1938Jan Clement Riek was born on 12 July 1938 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clement Riek and Marion Caroline Magli.
Death2 March 2024Jan Clement Riek died on 2 March 2024 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 85 Jan C. Riek, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Plain, son of Clement and Marion (Magli) Riek.

Jan grew up in Plain and attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Luke's Catholic High School. He received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the UW- Madison. Jan worked as an electrical engineer, but also found his career to be a hobby for himself.

Jan married the love of his life, Mary Kay (McPhillips) Riek on April 15, 1963. Together they raised three daughters of whom he was so proud. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He also loved his loyal feline companion, Casey, who was always by his side.

Jan was intelligent and creative, holding several patents. He enjoyed monitoring the weather and loved receiving science related gifts from his children. Jan and Mary Kay enjoyed traveling, mostly out east, especially to Boston and Maine and their unforgettable road trip to Alabama that they survived! They also loved taking family trips to Wisconsin Dells.

Jan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Kay; daughters, Julie Voeck, Lori Marx and Diane (Saul) Easley; grandchild, Evan Marx; brother, Douglas Riek; sisters, Lynn Rae (Betty Kareen) Liegel and Debbie (Clif) Cavanaugh; sister-in-law, Helen Riek; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tony Riek; stepfather, Jack Liegel; son-in-law, David Marx; and brother-in-law, Ken Bindl.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 April 1940Plain, Sauk, WisconsinJan Clement Riek was listed as a son in Clement Riek's household on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-28.

Judith A. Westerman

F, b. 25 June 1943, d. 15 January 2025
Father*Arnold Westerman d. bt 1979 - 2002
Mother*Emma Burmester b. c 1922, d. a 1971
Judith Westerman 1961 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJudith A. Westerman was also known as Judy.
Married Name23 October 1976As of 23 October 1976,her married name was Liegel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1943Judith A. Westerman was born on 25 June 1943.
She was the daughter of Arnold Westerman and Emma Burmester.
Marriage23 October 1976Judith A. Westerman married Melvin F. Liegel, son of Anton C. Liegel and Anna M. Volk, on 23 October 1976 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death15 January 2025Judith A. Westerman died on 15 January 2025 at age 81 Judith A. Liegel, age 81, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on June 25, 1943, on the Westerman farm, rural Ironton. The family then moved to Reedsburg. She is the daughter of Arnold and Emma (Burmester) Westerman.

In the early 1970’s, Judy was employed as an assistant to Dr. Pawlish in his medical practice. She later became the medical librarian at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Above all her most cherished job was that of caring for her grandchildren and later great grandchildren. She introduced them to the many crafts that she enjoyed over the years as well as baking. She also contributed to the sweet cravings of all children who entered her home with her ever present candy dish or candy drawer.

Judy enjoyed the simple things. She liked being home, decorating for all the seasons and holidays and hosting family and friends. She loved being outdoors, especially to watch the kids play. She was also an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Denise Landry; son, Richard “Richie” Wildes; brother, James “Jimmy” Westerman and former spouse, Melvin Liegel.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Vicki Wildes; granddaughters, Whitney (Matt) Hoy and Magdaline Berning; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Dawson and Lakelyn; sister, Linda (Jerry) Endres; nephews and niece, Nick Endres (Katie Totel-Wallace), Emily Endres (Dan Westover), Matt Endres (Tiffany Schmelzer) and their children.

A memorial service for Judy Liegel will be conducted at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Kris Totzke officiating. Burial will follow in John Cemetery, Reedsburg. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.
DateLocationDescription
1961Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinJudith A. Westerman graduated in 1961 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Gene J. Niesen

M, b. 5 June 1942, d. 20 July 2012
Father*John Niesen
Mother*Beulah M. Voelkel b. 22 Feb 1916, d. 1 Jun 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 June 1942Gene J. Niesen was born on 5 June 1942.
He was the son of John Niesen and Beulah M. Voelkel.
Death20 July 2012Gene J. Niesen died on 20 July 2012 at age 70 Gene J. Niesen, age 70, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1942, in Springfield Corners, the son of John and Beulah (Voelkel) Niesen. Gene was united in marriage to Betty Frey on Feb. 1, 1964, at St. Norbert Catholic Church, Roxbury. He was employed as a carpenter for most of his life. He was a member of the Vintage Garden Tractor Club of America, The Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club, and the White Lightning Snowmobile Club. Gene enjoyed woodworking, craft fairs, snowmobiling, boating, hunting, winemaking and restoring and collecting vintage garden tractors. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, Ken (Sue), Tracy (Brian) Breunig, and Jerry (Michelle); five grandchildren, Dustin Niesen, Evan and Kalyn Schmit, Leanna and Malea Niesen; three step-grandchildren: Zachary, Brianna, and Brett; a brother, John (Linda); three sisters, Karen Smyth, Joan (Jack) Straus and Joyce (Ron) Brown. Further survived by nieces nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Duane; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norbert and Laura Frey and a brother-in-law, Bob Frey. The family would like to give a special thank you to everyone that offered support, care, visits to Gene and his family during his illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH, Roxbury with Father John Blewett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City, and also at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.