David Blank

M
Father*Ron Blank
Life EventDateDescription
David Blank was the son of Ron Blank.

Deacon Roger N. Klaas

M, b. 22 September 1935, d. 6 February 2025
Father*Arnold John Klaas b. 21 Nov 1904, d. 20 Jan 1985
Mother*Maralda Barbara Brimeyer b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 13 Apr 1982
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Deacon Roger N Klaas
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1935Deacon Roger N. Klaas was born on 22 September 1935 at Buena Vista, Clayton, Iowa.
He was the son of Arnold John Klaas and Maralda Barbara Brimeyer.
Death6 February 2025Deacon Roger N. Klaas died on 6 February 2025 at age 89 Deacon Roger N. Klaas, 89, of Wadsworth, Ohio went into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born September 22, 1935, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, to the late Arnold and Maralda ( Brimeyer) Klaas and grew up on the family farm. He attended Holy Cross High School where he met the love of his life Helen.
Roger proudly served our country in the United States Army in Korea. After serving in the Army, he attended the University of Iowa earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering and then went on to work for Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Co. and retired after 35 years of dedicated service.
Roger was actively involved at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Wadsworth and on May 24, 1997, was ordained as a Deacon for the Cleveland Diocese.
Roger's legacy can be seen through his many church ministries with a special place in his heart for the students, teachers and staff at Sacred Heart School, nursing home residents, and ministering at the Medina County Jail.
In addition to his ministries, he enjoyed his favorite sports teams, the Indians, Browns, Cavaliers and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Courtney and sister Helen Weiner.
Roger is survived by Helen, his best friend and wife for 68 years, and his children in whom his spirit can be found; Kim (Scott) Feltner of, WI, Steve (Kris) Klaas, of SC and his special joy in his grandchildren Michael, Jeffrey (Lauren), Brittney Mark (Katie), Anne and Matthew, along with his extended family in Iowa.
His legacy will live on his footprints found in the hearts of all he touched.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 272 Board St., Wadsworth, Ohio starting with a Vesper Service that will begin at 3:00PM and the public can pay their respect until 9:00PM.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be conducted at 11:00am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment with Military Honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth.

Helen Mary Klaas

F, b. 24 July 1930, d. 14 May 2009
Father*Arnold John Klaas b. 21 Nov 1904, d. 20 Jan 1985
Mother*Maralda Barbara Brimeyer b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 13 Apr 1982
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Helen Mary Klaas
Helen Mary (Klaas) Weiner Manternach
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Weiner.
Married Name1994As of 1994,her married name was Manternach.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Mary Klaas married Ronald J. Weiner.
Birth24 July 1930Helen Mary Klaas was born on 24 July 1930 at North Buena Vista, Clayton, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Arnold John Klaas and Maralda Barbara Brimeyer.
Marriage1994Helen Mary Klaas married Thomas J. Manternach in 1994.
Death14 May 2009Helen Mary Klaas died on 14 May 2009 at age 78 Helen Weiner Manternach, 78, of Stonehill Care Center, formerly of 2820 North Ridge, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Stonehill Care Center.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish scripture wake service at 5:30 p.m.

She was born on July 24, 1930, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, daughter of Arnold and Maralda (Brimeyer) Klaas. She married Ronald Weiner on June 30, 1951, in North Buena Vista; he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1992.

She later married Thomas "Tom" Manternach on March 17, 1994, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dubuque.

Helen owned and operated the Walnut Beer Store and Tap for 33 years. She tirelessly worked for Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and the Isaac Walton League, and she loved every minute of it.

She loved going to church, her rosary and John Paul II. She also loved Loras College and all the kids she "mothered" through their college years.

Helen traveled across America, including Alaska, and also traveled to Europe, Mexico and Guam. She loved to entertain for her family and friends and made the best potato salad ever. She also loved her cat and dog, Princess and Tinker. Helen was a take-charge type of lady who loved to plan and always finished every project perfectly. She loved nature's splendor and had the pictures to prove it. She was a hard worker who never complained or said an unkind word to anyone. She will be remembered for her loving and generous nature.

Surviving are her husband, Tom Manternach, of Dubuque; two daughters, Karen Weiner, of Dubuque, and Kathy Macy, of San Antonio; a son, Craig J. (Julie) Weiner, of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Corey, of Wilmington, Ohio, Matthew and Hayley Weiner and Sara Merz, all of Dubuque; great-grandchildren, Makenzy, Jayden and Gage; stepchildren, Wayne (Jill) Manternach, Gaylen (Ruth) Manternach, Craig (Cindy) Manternach, Dale Manternach and Mary Ann (Ed) Petsche; several stepgrandchildren; nieces and nephews; and her "sisters," Norma Murray and Adele (Heer) Houselog.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ronald J. Weiner

M, b. 25 October 1930, d. 2 February 1992
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRonald J. Weiner married Helen Mary Klaas, daughter of Arnold John Klaas and Maralda Barbara Brimeyer.
Birth25 October 1930Ronald J. Weiner was born on 25 October 1930 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Death2 February 1992He died on 2 February 1992 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 61.

Thomas J. Manternach

M, b. 22 July 1929, d. 22 May 2012
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1929Thomas J. Manternach was born on 22 July 1929 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage1994He married Helen Mary Klaas, daughter of Arnold John Klaas and Maralda Barbara Brimeyer, in 1994.
Death22 May 2012Thomas J. Manternach died on 22 May 2012 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 82.

Lee Joseph Richard

M, b. 29 August 1940, d. 10 July 1962
Father*Delmar Joseph Richard b. 8 Apr 1915, d. 12 Mar 2006
Mother*Jessie E. Parkhurst b. 11 Aug 1914, d. a 2006
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLee Joseph Richard was also known as Joseph Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 August 1940Lee Joseph Richard was born on 29 August 1940 at Los Angeles, California.
He was the son of Delmar Joseph Richard and Jessie E. Parkhurst.
Death10 July 1962Lee Joseph Richard died on 10 July 1962 at Yolo, California, at age 21 Water Skier Dies After Accident
Joseph Lee Richard, 21, of Woodland, injured July 4 in a water skiing accident, died yesterday from internal injuries. He smashed against rocks at Knights Landing on the Sacramento River.

Mary Veronica Richard

F, b. 5 October 1947, d. 1 January 1989
Father*Bertram John Richard b. 9 Jul 1910, d. 13 Aug 1982
Mother*Madonna Frances Sattler b. 15 Nov 1916, d. 26 May 1993
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schuessler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Veronica Richard married Ronald Jule Schuessler.
Birth5 October 1947Mary Veronica Richard was born on 5 October 1947 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Bertram John Richard and Madonna Frances Sattler.
Death1 January 1989Mary Veronica Richard died on 1 January 1989 at Wyoming at age 41.

Ronald Jule Schuessler

M, b. 29 March 1944, d. 17 July 1993
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRonald Jule Schuessler married Mary Veronica Richard, daughter of Bertram John Richard and Madonna Frances Sattler.
Birth29 March 1944Ronald Jule Schuessler was born on 29 March 1944 at Missouri.
Death17 July 1993He died on 17 July 1993 at Wyoming at age 49.

(?) Cingcade

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Cingcade married Hazel Loretta Hatfield.

Roberta A. Schell

F, b. 8 September 1946, d. 19 March 2018
Father*Robert M. Schell b. 7 Dec 1912, d. 27 Nov 2005
Mother*Elsie Anne Baldasty b. 31 Mar 1920, d. 19 Nov 1996
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Roberta (Bobbi) Schell Soran
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRoberta A. Schell was also known as Bobbi.
Married Name7 July 1969As of 7 July 1969,her married name was Soran.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 September 1946Roberta A. Schell was born on 8 September 1946 at Washington.
She was the daughter of Robert M. Schell and Elsie Anne Baldasty.
Marriage7 July 1969Roberta A. Schell married Stephen Soran on 7 July 1969.
Death19 March 2018Roberta A. Schell died on 19 March 2018 at age 71 Roberta (Bobbi) Schell Soran obituary.
The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Washington) 8 Apr 2018 - Roberta (Bobbi) Schell Soran obituary

Stephen Soran

M, b. 10 December 1943, d. 26 November 2021
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Stephen Soran
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationStephen Soran was also known as Steve.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1943Stephen Soran was born on 10 December 1943.
Marriage7 July 1969He married Roberta A. Schell, daughter of Robert M. Schell and Elsie Anne Baldasty, on 7 July 1969.
Death26 November 2021Stephen Soran died on 26 November 2021 at age 77 Stephen Soran
December 10, 1943 - November 26, 2021
Kent, Washington - Steve was married to the love of his life, Roberta Soran, for over 40 years. Whenever they could, they hit the road searching for wildlife, wildflowers, gemstones, comets, waterfalls and other beauties in nature. He excelled at working with his hands and won awards as a gardener for his giant pumpkins. He worked as a homebuilder and handyman and was always on the lookout for a clever new way to solve a problem.
Steve loved his family very much, and always had a prank, joke or an adventure ready to share with his nieces, nephews, children, and grandchildren. Steve is survived by his children Eric Knaphus-Soran and Kelly Soran and his granddaughters Annika and Cleo Knaphus-Soran.
A family service for Steve will be held at Dacca Barn in Fife on December 21st.

Daniel J. Pluemer

M, b. 1 May 1951, d. 17 March 2012
Father*Lloyd John Pluemer b. 19 Oct 1926, d. 16 Sep 1990
Mother*Mildred Clara Schiel b. 28 Aug 1927, d. 9 Oct 1982
Daniel J Pluemer
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1951Daniel J. Pluemer was born on 1 May 1951 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Lloyd John Pluemer and Mildred Clara Schiel.
Death17 March 2012Daniel J. Pluemer died on 17 March 2012 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 60 Daniel J. Pluemer, 60, of 1614 Rhomberg Ave., peacefully passed away Saturday, March 17, at home.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at St. Patrick's Church. Following cremation, burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. where there will be a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Daniel was born on May 1, 1951, in Dubuque, son of Lloyd and Mildred (Schiel) Pluemer. He was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1969.

He married Sharon R. Kamentz on May 25, 1974, at St. Mary's Church.

He was formerly employed at the Dubuque Packing Co., until it closed and was lastly employed as a lab technician at Rite Hite until his retirement in 2010.

Dan was an avid hunter, especially for deer and turkey, and loved spending time with Don, Randy, Bob and the "hunting gang." He enjoyed bowling, softball and fishing in his younger days and was a NASCAR fan. Dan was very generous with his time and money. He was one of the primary caregivers to his mother-in-law, Dorothy. His final act of kindness was to be an Iowa Organ Donor. Dan loved his "granddog" Oliver, and his dogs, Buck and Abby. Dan especially enjoyed photography trips with his son, Jeff. His greatest joy was to be with his wife and children.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon R. Pluemer; children, Jeffrey L. Pluemer, of Dubuque, and Julie A. (Nick Pillard) Pluemer, of Davenport, Iowa; a sister, Lynn A. (Garry) Pape, of Rickardsville, Iowa; a brother, Michael J. (Linda) Pluemer, of Asbury, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Sheila M. Pluemer, of Dubuque; mother-in-law, Dorothy Kamentz, of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, Mike (Mary Ann) Kamentz, of West Des Moines; three sisters-in-law, Teresa (Tim) LoBianco, of Dubuque, Elessa (Tom) Vath, of Grimes, Iowa, and Vickie (David) Jackson, of Blaine, Minn; and aunts, an uncle, nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia in infancy; and two brothers, Gary (Tina) Pluemer and Greg Pluemer.