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     John Elsinger was born on 26 December 1914 at Loyal, Clark Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig.¹ John Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Loyal, Clark Co, WI in the household of his parents, John Elsinger and Anna Redig.³ John Elsinger married Marian Rueth on 23 November 1938 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.⁴ In 1942 John was living in IA.⁴ He died on 11 December 1980 at Loyal, Clark Co, WI, at age 65.^5,2 He was buried on 13 December 1980 at St. Anthony Cemetery, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.⁶

The following obituary appeared 17 December 1980 in the Tribune-Record-Gleaner, Loyal, Clark Co, WI:


     John (Hans) Elsinger, 65, of 317 South Main, Loyal, Clark County, died at his home at about 3:38 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, 1980. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Logan at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal, at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Interment was in the parish cemetery. John Elsinger was born to the late John Sr. and Anna (nee Redig) Elsinger on Dec. 26, 1914, at Loyal. He received his education at Mack School and St. Anthony's School. He was married to Marian Rueth on Nov. 23, 1938, at Loyal. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Loyal until 1961, when they moved to the City of Loyal. He was then employed by E-Z Camper and the City of Loyal. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal. Surviving him are his wife, Marian three sons, Jerry of Spencer, Tom of Milwaukee and Jim of Loyal seven daughters, Mrs. John (Carol) Fisher of Spencer, Mrs. William (Jeanette) Erickson of Waunakee, Mrs. Warren (Mary) Tesmer of Brook Park, Ohio, Mrs. Jim (Judy) Wann of Spencer, Mrs. John (Karen) Nelson of Loyal, Mrs. Ralph (Shelby) Schmitt, Jr., Granton and Mrs. Tracy (Pam) Mews of Loyal four brothers, George of San Diego, Cal., Andy of Guttenberg, Iowa, Gerald of Conway, Ark. And Francis of Oshkosh four sisters, Sister M. Florentine of Campbellsport, Mrs. Tom (Veronica) Goode of Florida, Mrs. Richard (Sylvia) Rueter of Florida and Mrs. Paul (Marian) Rueter of DeWitt, Mich., and 21 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were three brothers. At 3:15 p.m., the Parish Council of Catholic Women said the Rosary and a prayer service was at 8 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 12. Serving as pallbearers were Terry, Andy and Paul Rueth, Herb and Allan Langfeldt and Ray Miller. Rinka Funeral Home, Loyal, was in charge of arrangements.

     Gerald F. Elsinger was born on 17 April 1920 at Clark Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig.¹ Gerald F. Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Loyal, Clark Co, WI in the household of his parents, John Elsinger and Anna Redig.³ Gerald F. Elsinger married Antoinette Worm on 28 May 1946 at Conway, Faulkner Co, AR.^4,5 On 17 December 1980 Gerald was living in Conway, Faulkner Co, AR.⁶ He died on 15 November 2004 at Conway, Faulkner Co, AR, at age 84.²

The following obituary appeared 16 November 2004 in the Log Cabin Democrat, Conway, Faulkner Co, AR:


     Gerald F. Elsinger, age 84, of Conway passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at his home. He was born April 17, 1920, in Loyal, Wis., to the late John and Anna Redig Elsinger. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, George, Lawrence, Andrew, and John Elsinger, and two sisters, Sylvia Reuter and Sister Florentina Elsinger. Mr. Elsinger was a retired dairyman, a World War II Army veteran, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette Worm Elsinger; three daughters, Claranne Elsinger Ferris and husband Mark of Saline, Mich., Margaret Elsinger Martin and husband Bobby of Conway, Roberta "Robbie" Elsinger Davis and husband Wayne of Conway; three sons, Mark Elsinger and wife Mary, Matthew Elsinger and wife Jacqueline, and Gerald Elsinger and wife Rose, all of Conway; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Francis Elsinger of Fond du Lac, Wis; and two sisters, Veronica Schmidt of Florida and Mary Ann Reuter of Michigan. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Tom Byrne officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum. A Rosary will be said Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church with a visitation following. Pallbearers will be grandsons, David Davis, Michael Davis, Luke Davis, Gerard Martin, Caleb Elsinger, Sam Elsinger, Jeremy Elsinger, and Nathan Elsinger. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph School Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1709, Conway, Ark., 72033, Hospice Home Care, 821A North Creek Drive, Conway, Ark., 72032, and/or Conway Cancer Foundation, 2605 College Ave., Conway, Ark., 72034. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, www.rollermcnutt.com.

     Kathryn Ann Waters was born on 3 March 1909 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL.^1,2,3 She married George A. Elsinger, son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig, on 29 October 1929.^4,1 Kathryn Ann Waters and George A. Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mount Lebanon, Alleghency Co, PA, at 185 Morrison Avenue, enumerated 14 April 1930, reporting that they rented a home for $80 a month and owned a radio. His occupation is listed as commercial traveler for the construction business..¹ On March 3, 1949, George and Kathryn arrived at the port of San Francisco having departed from Honolulu on February 26th aboard the ship Lurline.⁵ Kathryn Ann Waters died on 13 July 1996 at age 87.²

     Irene Miller was born on 28 July 1905 at IA.^2,3 She married Andrew Bartholomae Elsinger, son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig, on 21 May 1929 at St. Mary's Church, Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.¹ Irene Miller and Andrew Bartholomae Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Jefferson township, Clayton Co, IA, enumerated 23 April 1930, reporting the family was renting their farm and owned a radio. Their son Cyrenus was listed as living with them, as was Dorothy Schroeder, a 17 year old girl, single, listed as a servant, and Peter Platten, a 20 year old single laborer.⁴ Irene Miller died in February 1986 at IA at age 80.³

     Katherine Mueller was born in 1883.^1,2 She married Peter William Elsinger, son of George Elsinger and Ana Maria Magdalena Gunther, on 5 November 1913 at St. Mary's Church, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha Co, WI.^3,1 Katherine Mueller and Peter William Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Germantown, Washington Co, WI, enumerated 21 April 1930, reporting the family owned their farm and Peter William was farming it..⁴ Katherine Mueller died in 1950 at Washington Co, WI.² She was buried in 1950 at St. Huberts Catholic Cemetery, Hubertus, Washington Co, WI.²

     Sylvester Strupp was born on 12 November 1909 at Addison township, Washington Co, WI.¹ He married Linda Elsinger, daughter of George J. Elsinger and Elisabeth Conrad, on 5 June 1933 at Washington Co, WI.² Sylvester Strupp died on 23 February 2002 at Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau, Dodge Co, WI, at age 92.¹ He was buried on 26 February 2002 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Slinger, Washington Co, WI.¹

     Francis Elsinger was born on 17 April 1922 at North Lake, Waukesha Co, WI.² He was the son of George Cleveland Elsinger and Catherine Thorn.¹ Francis Elsinger appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Merton township, Waukesha Co, WI in the household of his parents, George Cleveland Elsinger and Catherine Thorn.³ Francis Elsinger died on 24 October 1944 at Philippines at age 22.⁴ He was buried after 24 October 1944 at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. Rank: Seaman Second Class. He was awared the Purple Heart.⁴

The following newspaper article appeared in the Hartford Times-Press, Hartford, Washington Co, WI on 17 November 1944.

North Lake Boy Killed In Pacific. S 2/c Francis Elsinger Reported Dead by War Department; Had Seen Much Action.
The war struck North Lake hard last week Friday, Nov. 10, when Mr. and Mrs. George Elsinger received one of those dreaded War Department telegrams informing them that their son, Seaman Second Class Francis, had been killed in action in the Pacific. Last word from the youth had been a letter dated October 19, at which time he was well. He was aboard a destroyer and presumably was in the big Philippine battle of the last few weeks. The telegram stated that a letter would follow and memorial services are being held up pending the arrival of this letter. He joined the Navy on October 19, 1942 and had been through the landing in Sicily, and several of the Pacific actions including Bougainville. A ship was torpedoed from under him a year ago last Christmas, and he was home for the last time last Christmas. Francis Elsinger was born April 17, 1922 on a farm near North Lake. He attended the Tamarack graded school and the North Lake Junior High School. He worked in Hartford at the Weyenberg Shoe, and Phoenix Woodworking plant, then in Waukesha for a short time before leaving for service. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, John and Robert, at home, and one sister, Rose (Mrs. Victor Friess) residing in Hartford.

The following obituary appeared 24 November 1944 in the Hartford Times-Press, Hartford, Washington Co, WI:

Memorial Service For North Lake Youth Saturday
Memorial services for Francis Elsinger, North Lake youth killed while serving with Uncle Sam's Navy in the Pacific, will be held at St. Clare's Catholic church, North Lake, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. High Mass will be celebrated by Rev. L.N. Zirbes, pastor at St. Clare's.

The following newspaper article appeared in the Hartford Times-Press, Hartford, Washington Co, WI on 1 December 1944.

Services Held for North Lake Youth
Memorial services were held at St. Clare's Catholic church, North Lake, last Saturday morning for Francis Elsinger (pictured above), who lost his life in the Battle of the Philippines recently.

      Elizabeth Elsinger was also known as Lizzie Elsinger.² She was born on 30 November 1886 at Washington Co, WI.² She was the daughter of Joseph Elsinger and Anna Fritz.¹ Elizabeth Elsinger was baptized on 3 December 1886 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Washington Co, WI.³ She married Joseph Hader on 28 November 1922 at Washington Co, WI.⁴ On 27 May 1927 Elizabeth was living in Hartford, Washington Co, WI.⁵

     Peter Hader married Maria Elsinger, daughter of Joseph Elsinger and Anna Fritz, on 25 January 1909 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Washington Co, WI.^1,2

     Joseph Hader married Elizabeth Elsinger, daughter of Joseph Elsinger and Anna Fritz, on 28 November 1922 at Washington Co, WI.¹

     Marian Rueth was born on 4 May 1918.^1,2 She married John Elsinger, son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig, on 23 November 1938 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.³ Marian Rueth died on 22 November 1999 at Clark Co, WI, at age 81.² She was buried on 24 November 1999 at St. Anthony Cemetery, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.³

The following obituary appeared 24 November 1999 in the Tribune-Record-Gleaner, Loyal, Clark Co, WI:


     Marian "Toots" Elsinger, 81, Loyal, died on Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at her home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal. There will be a prayers service held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m., on Wednesday, Nov 24, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal. The Rev. Roman Kaiser will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Catholic Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesse Nelson, Zachary Schmitt, Steve Potter, Mike Halpin, Jeremy Mews, and Craig Elsinger.
     Marion Rueth was born on May 4, 1918, in Loyal, to Frank and Bertha [Schweiger] Rueth. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at St. Balthazar's Parocial School and Loyal High School. She married John [Hans] Elsinger on Nov. 23, 1938, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. They moved to Iowa and farmed until 1942, at which time they returned to Loyal and farmed southeast of town. In 1960, they moved into Loyal. She worked for Rellis' IGA, the Loyal Cannery, and for Wepfer's Pharmacy for 23 years. Her husband died on Dec. 11, 1980. In 1998, she moved into the Hometown Village Apartments, Loyal, and resided there until the time of her death. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and its PCCW, Loyal Senior Citizen Club, and enjoyed playing cards, shopping and family get-togethers.
     Survivors include six daughters, Carol [Jon] Fisher, Spencer, Jeanette [Bill] Erickson, Waunakee, Mary [Warren] Tesmer, Brook Park, Ohio, Karen [John] Nelson, Loyal, Shelby Schmitt, Marshfield, and Pamela [Tracy] Mews, Loyal; three sons, Jerry Elsinger, Spencer, Tom [Arnette] Elsinger, Menominee Falls, and James [Marie] Elsinger, Loyal; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard [Betty] Rueth, Greenwood; and one sister-in-law, Agnes Rueth, Loyal.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Elsinger; one daughter, Judy Wann, in January 1988; two sisters, Frances Langfeldt and Rosilind Beaver; nad one brother, Franklin Rueth.
     Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.

     Joseph Elsinger was born on 8 June 1916 at Clark Co, WI.¹ He was the son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig.¹ Joseph Elsinger died on 26 June 1916 at Loyal, Clark Co, WI.¹

     Clarence Thomas Elsinger was born on 30 July 1931.² He was the son of Thomas Peter Elsinger and Laura Fritz.¹ Clarence Thomas Elsinger married Shirley Ann Vielbaum on 10 December 1955 at Washington Co, WI.³ Clarence Thomas Elsinger died on 19 February 1972 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI, at age 40.^4,2

     Shirley Ann Vielbaum was born on 24 January 1935.¹ She married Clarence Thomas Elsinger, son of Thomas Peter Elsinger and Laura Fritz, on 10 December 1955 at Washington Co, WI.² Shirley Ann Vielbaum died on 3 January 2006 at Hartford, Washington Co, WI, at age 70.¹

     George F. Elsinger died on 21 November 1904 at Washington Co, WI.² He was born on 21 November 1904 at Washington Co, WI.^1,3 He was the son of George J. Elsinger and Elisabeth Conrad.¹

     Maxmillian Elsinger was born on 1 April 1881 at Addison township, Washington Co, WI.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Elsinger and Anna Fritz.¹ Maxmillian Elsinger was baptized on 3 April 1881 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Washington Co, WI.³

     Mathias Magyar was born on 20 March 1904 at Hungary.^2,3 He married Elsie Elsinger, daughter of Maxmillian Elsinger and Olive Sterr, on 4 February 1926 at Mayville, Dodge Co, WI.^1,2 Mathias Magyar and Elsie Elsinger were divorced before 3 May 1949.⁴ Mathias Magyar died in October 1977 at age 73.³

     Prima Ginsbach was born on 28 December 1902 at SD.^2,3 She married Lawrence Elsinger, son of John Elsinger and Anna Redig, on 4 June 1930 at Dell Rapids, Minnehaha Co, SD.¹

The following wedding announcement appeared in the Loyal Tribune, Loyal, Clark Co, WI, on 12 June 1930:


     A very pretty wedding took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 4th, at 9:00 a.m., when Miss Prina Ginsbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ginsbach, became the bride of Mr. Lawrence Elsinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Elsinger of Loyal, Wis., the ceremony being performed by Rev C. C. Boley.

     The bride was attended by Miss Silveria Elsinger, sister of the groom, maids of honor being Miss Veronica Elsinger and Miss Colleta Ginsbach, sister of the bride. The groom was attended by Peter Ginsbach, brother of the bride.

     The bride was attired in a gown of all silk canton crepe, wearing a veil with pearl headdress, white slippers and stockings, and carried a shower bouquet of roses, snapdragons, orchids and sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore an orchid all silk georgette dress with hat and slippers to match, and carried white snapdragons and orchid sweet peas. As maid of honor Veronica wore maize all silk flat crepe and lace with hat and slippers to match and carried a bouquet of white snowballs. Miss Colleta wore a pale green all silk georgette and also carried a bouquet of white snowballs.

     While the bridal party marched in, Miss Irma Guckenberger played “The Wedding March of the Marianetts” by Geanni. During the ceremonies Miss Cecelia Schwebach, soloist, sang Roswig’s “Ave Maria” and “Oh, Lord, I Am Not Worthy.”

     Fifty immediate relatives and friends were present at a three course dinner served at the bride’s home.The home was beautifully decorated in orchid and white with a large wedding bell and streamers.

     Those from a distance who attended the wedding were Nick Ginsbach and children and Mrs. Ed. Mueller and family of White Lake, S. D., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ginsbach and son, Ben of Sioux Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trantzer of New Hampton, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Trantzer, Peter Trantzer and Mrs. Christina Baune and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Streff, all of Alton, Ia., Mrs. John Elsinger and daughters Silveria and veronica of Loyal, Wis., Rev. P. P. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Nike Trantzer and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ginsbach of Dell Rapids.

     The table waitresses were Misses Madge Florentine, Mary Gannon, Florence Nemmers, Florentine Meusel, Martha Gereats, Mabel Finch and Clare Ginsbach, who were attired in orchid and white aprons and headbands corresponding to table and room decorations.

     The bridal couple will be at home to their friends on a farm north of Dell Rapids after an extended honeymoon to the Black Hills and other points of interest.

Prima Ginsbach died in April 1982 at age 79.³

     Kenneth John Elsinger was born on 22 September 1932 at Dell Rapids, Minnehaha Co, SD.² He was the son of Lawrence Elsinger and Prima Ginsbach.¹ Kenneth John Elsinger married Lois Jean Van Cleve on 11 February 1961 at Wilmot, Roberts Co, SD.^3,4 Kenneth John Elsinger died on 27 November 1986 at Wilmot, Roberts Co, SD, at age 54.^3,4,2

     Jerome Elsinger was born on 23 January 1944 at Greenwood, Clark Co, WI.^2,3 He was the son of John Elsinger and Marian Rueth. Jerome Elsinger married Sandra Newmann on 1 May 1965 at Loyal, Clark Co, WI.² Jerome Elsinger and Sandra Newmann were divorced in 1993.² Jerome Elsinger died on 23 April 2009 at House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield, Wood Co, WI, at age 65.³ He was buried on 28 April 2009 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.³

The following obituary appeared 28 April 2009 in the Marshfield News Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co, WI:

SPENCER -- Jerome L. Elsinger, 65, of Spencer, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Cuddie Funeral Home in Loyal. The Rev. Charles D. Stoetzel will officiate and inurnment will follow in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Following the graveside committal service, there will be a celebration of Jerry's life at the Loyal Sportsmans Club starting at 2 p.m.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home today from noon until time of service.

Jerome Lee Elsinger was born Jan. 23, 1944, in Greenwood, the son of John and Marian (Rueth) Elsinger. He grew up and received his education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1962. After completing his education, Jerry worked at Pathfinder Homes in Spencer. He was united in marriage May 1, 1965, to Sandra Neumann. They later divorced.

He was employed at Fleet Farm in Marshfield and also at the Marshfield Cannery for several years. Currently, Jerry was employed at A&B Process Systems in Stratford. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed socializing and having a good time with family and friends, playing cards and hunting.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Sheri (Ron) Schuh of Spencer, Craig (Carmin) Elsinger of Spencer, Shane (Julie) Elsinger of Stoughton, Blake (Kelly) Elsinger of Stratford; eight grandchildren, Cailee, Camron, Elijah and Aryiah Schuh, Morgan and Austin Elsinger, Lee and Amelia Elsinger; six sisters, Carol (Jon) Fischer of Spencer, Janet (William) Erickson of Waunakee, Mary Tesmer of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Karen (John) Nelson of Loyal, Shelby Schmitt of Marshfield, and Pamela (Tracy) Mews of Loyal; and two brothers, Tom (Arnette) Elsinger of Menomonee Falls, and James (Maria) Elsinger of Loyal.

He is further survived by his special friend and companion, Judee Krueger of Spencer and her son, Nathaniel (Michelle) Krueger and their children, Brandon, Kayla and Ariana of Unity, and Judee's daughter, Naomi (Frank Cary) Krueger of Unity.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judy Elsinger Wann; and a brother-in-law, Warren Tesmer.

     Judy Elsinger was born on 15 April 1950 at Loyal, Clark Co, WI.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Elsinger and Marian Rueth.¹ Judy Elsinger married James W. Wann on 8 April 1977 at Wood Co, WI.^1,4 Judy Elsinger and James W. Wann were divorced after 8 April 1977.³ On 17 December 1980 Judy was living in Spencer, Marathon Co, WI.¹ She died on 25 January 1988 at Marshfield, Wood Co, WI, at age 37.^2,3 She was buried after 25 January 1988 at St. Anthony Cemetery, Loyal, Clark Co, WI.²

     Franklyn Henry Elsinger was born on 15 March 1938 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Bartholomae Elsinger and Irene Miller.¹ Franklyn Henry Elsinger married Beverly Jane Hunt on 25 April 1964 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.^3,2 On 1 August 1995 Franklyn was living in Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.⁴ He died on 30 March 2004 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA, at age 66.¹ He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.⁵

The following obituary appeared 1 April 2004 in the Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA:


     GUTTENBERG -- Franklyn H. Elsinger, 66, of Guttenberg, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn., long illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, by the Rev. Marvin Bries. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Guttenberg. Survivors include his wife, Jane; four daughters, Lisa Finch, Laura Elsinger, Dianna Elsinger and Jennifer Elsinger, all of Guttenberg; a son, Scott of Coralville; two sisters, Joan Saunders of Racine, Wis., and Lois Davis of Guttenberg; four brothers, Cyrenus and Andrew Jr., both of Guttenberg, Cyril of Rickardsville and Tom of Colesburg.

     Verna Mae Elsinger was born on 17 October 1939 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Andrew Bartholomae Elsinger and Irene Miller.¹ Verna Mae Elsinger married Andrew Haman on 24 November 1962 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.^1,4 Verna Mae Elsinger died on 23 July 2003 at Arlington Heights, Cook Co, IL, at age 63.^2,3

The following obituary appeared 25 July 2003 in the The Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA:


     Verna M. Haman, 63, of Arlington Heights, Ill., formerly of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in her home after a short illness. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, St. James Church, Arlington Heights. Burial: St. Mary Cemetery, Guttenberg. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, where a prayer service begins at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Church, Guttenberg.
     Survivors include her husband, Andrew; her children, Ann Haman of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Kelly Carlson of Mount Prospect, Ill., and Mary Beth Mayer of Rolling Meadows, Ill; two sisters, Joan Saunders and Lois Davis; and five brothers, Cyrenus, Andrew Jr., Cyril, Frank and Tom Elsinger.
She was buried on 26 July 2003 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.²

     Bernyce Jane Kuempel was born circa 1936.¹ She married Cyrenus Elsinger, son of Andrew Bartholomae Elsinger and Irene Miller, on 15 June 1970 at Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.^1,2 Bernyce Jane Kuempel died on 19 July 1997 at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.¹

The following obituary appeared 20 July 1997 in the The Gazette, Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA:

Bernyce Jane Elsinger, 61, died Saturday, July 19, 1997, in Guttenberg Municipal Hospital after a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, by the Rev. Gregory Eilers. Burial: St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg. Survivors include her husband, Cyrenus; two sons, Robert of Houston and William of North View, Minn; two sisters, Kathleen Dunn of Euless, Texas, and Sister Clara Mae Kuempel of Guttenberg; and two brothers, James and Thomas Kuempel, both of Guttenberg. She was buried on 22 July 1997 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton Co, IA.¹

     Robin Robert Elsinger was born on 7 October 1957.^1,2 He was the son of Robert M. Elsinger and Nancy Rosholt.¹ Robin Robert Elsinger married Elisabeth Schmidt on 12 August 1978 at Washington Co, WI.^3,4 Robin Robert Elsinger died on 13 December 1997 at Hustisford, Dodge Co, WI, at age 40.²

The following newspaper article appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI on 15 December 1997.

     Slain Hustisford tavern owner Robin Elsinger made the rounds weekly at numerous Hartford-area bars, where he was known as a jovial, well-liked person to other tavern owners and bartenders who expressed shock that anyone might want to kill him.
     Washington County Sheriff Jack Theusch said Sunday that his department was following up on leads in the case, but he declined to be specific.
     Those who knew Elsinger, 40, were speculating that robbery may have been a motive.
     Pete Denson, bartender at Ruby's Redneck Refuge in Rubicon, said Elsinger's bar, R and B's Tappers, had been robbed before.
     Elsinger's mother, Nancy Elsinger, said the tavern was robbed just two or three weeks ago. "They broke down the back door and took the safe," she said.
     Her son told her he lost $3,000 and business papers in the theft.
     Nancy Elsinger recalled a trustworthy son who would help anybody with a problem. "I would tell him he was too trusting all the time," she said.
     John Schaefer Jr., a bartender at R and B's, declined to speak to a reporter Sunday. His father, John Schaefer Sr., said his son was probably the last one to see Elsinger alive. He said his son had closed the bar early Saturday morning and then stayed at a friend's home.
     Schaefer said his son saw Robin before he left at Elsinger's apartment at the bar. Schaefer said his son talked to authorities Sunday.
     Elsinger's body was found at Beaver Dam and Nenno roads in the Washington County Town of Addison about 5:10 a.m. Saturday by a person on the way to work.
     Elsinger was dressed only in jeans, T-shirt and shoes and was thought to have been dumped from a vehicle. The body was still warm when it was found.
     Elsinger's bar, with a sign still advertising a free drink every time the Packers scored Sunday, was closed, with a card on the door reading, "We'll miss you Robin."
     Bryan Morey, manager of the Pour House tavern in Hartford, had known Elsinger more than 15 years. He said most people around the Hartford area knew Elsinger.
     "I have nothing to say but good things about the man," Morey said. "It makes no sense. He was one of those people, a tavern owner, who went out and made rounds and socialized with everybody. I would estimate that one-third of the people in this area knew who he was."
     Morey last saw Elsinger about a week ago.
     "He was talking about going into a partnership with a friend and buying a bowling alley up north," Morey said.
     "He had bought the tavern in Hustisford from the same friend. He was just an all-around fun guy. He was a big deer hunter, a big fisherman. He liked to go up north. He was an extremely friendly person."
     He said Elsinger was recently separated but remained amicable with his former wife. She could not be reached for comment.
     "I can't possibly imagine why anyone would want to kill him," Morey said. "He had nothing to do with drugs; he didn't have a bunch of money; he didn't flaunt it. If he was out in a bar partying with people, he was the life of the party. He wasn't messing with any people's lives. This is completely shocking to me."
     Elsinger's mother said she spent a sleepless night Saturday thinking about her youngest son.
     "I sat in the chair last night and I got no sleep," she said. "You think about whether he suffered.
     "I hope and pray they find out who did this." He was buried on 16 December 1997 at Summit Cemetery, Summit township, Waukesha, WI.²

The following obituary appeared 16 December 1997 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI:


     Elsinger, Robin Robert, owner of R & B Tappers in Hustisford, WI. Was taken from us suddenly Sat. Dec. 13, at the age of 40 years. Dear husband of Elisabeth. Beloved son of Nancy (Robert) Elsinger. Dear brother of Rick (Susan) Rosholt, Michael (Rachele) Rosholt. Beloved uncle of Lisa, Michael II, Jessica Rosholt and James Porter. Further survived by other relatives and friends and his special canine friend and companion, Kelly. Complete Funeral Services at the Matenaer-Schramka Funeral Home, Hartford, Thurs. Dec. 18, 7 PM. Visitation at the Funeral Home 4 until time of Service. Interment Summit Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. MATENAER-SCHRAMKA FUNERAL HOME 236 W. State St.


The following newspaper article appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI on 17 December 1997.

     Revenge for an alleged sexual incident is believed to be the motive in the shooting death of Hustisford tavern owner Robin Elsinger, authorities said Tuesday.
     Bail was set at $250,000 for each of two suspects arrested Monday evening. The two men appeared Tuesday at a brief hearing before Washington County Circuit Judge Leo Schlaefer.
     District Attorney David Resheske said that he anticipated first-degree homicide charges against the two men, identified in court as Kraig Hoepner, 18, of Neosho in Dodge County, and Kelly Bodoh, 20, of the Town of Hartford.
     "Based upon statements made last night and the investigation, they were placed under arrest," Resheske told the court. "Mr. Bodoh implicated himself and Mr. Hoepner as being involved."
     Charges are expected to be filed during an 8:30 a.m. hearing Thursday, also before Schlaefer.
     Sheriff Jack Theusch said that Bodoh, believed to have fired the fatal shots, gave a statement following his arrest.
     "He felt he was sexually assaulted a couple months ago by the victim," Theusch said. "On Friday night or early Saturday morning, the victim supposedly approached the suspect (Bodoh) in a suggestive manner" at R and B's Tappers, the tavern operated by Elsinger, 40. Bodoh allegedly enlisted the help of the other suspect and planned to kill Elsinger, Theusch said.
     Theusch said Elsinger was shot twice in the head at close range, allegedly while in Hoepner's car near Highways 83 and 175. The body was dumped in the Town of Addison about one mile east of the Dodge County line.
     A passer-by found Elsinger's body about 5 a.m. Saturday.
     Authorities impounded Hoepner's car and another owned by Bodoh. The Hoepner vehicle and a small-caliber handgun were taken to the state Crime Laboratory for examination Tuesday, officials said. Authorities said the break in the case came after someone who had been interviewed by investigators earlier mentioned the two men as possible suspects.
     The two were arrested at their jobs late Monday. An attempt-to-locate bulletin had been issued by the Sheriff's Department, including the description of the Hoepner vehicle.
     Bodoh allegedly told authorities he returned with Hoepner and caught up with Elsinger about 3 or 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Elsinger is believed to have gone willingly with the two men in the car, Theusch said.
     Resheske said he was impressed with the investigation.
     "They've done a good job so far," he said. "I'm very pleased with what the Sheriff's Department has done."
     Investigators are still working to locate two items that belonged to Elsinger. A leather Packers jacket and a Packers wallet or checkbook were believed to have been taken from Elsinger, although officials emphasized that robbery was not the motive in the slaying.
     Anyone finding such items is asked to call the Washington County Sheriff's Department.
     Family members described Elsinger as an easygoing, friendly guy who liked to hunt and fish. Elsinger recently separated from his wife, Beth, with whom he had purchased the tavern in June.
     Two area attorneys appeared on behalf of the suspects at the court hearing Tuesday. Public Defender Paul Czisny represented Hoepner, arguing that his client had "strong ties to the community."
     He described Hoepner as a high school graduate who lived with his mother, works for Serigraph Inc. in West Bend and has no adult or juvenile criminal record.
     Attorney Matthew Mayer represented Bodoh and said his client is a lifelong resident of the area, employed and living with his grandparents. Bodoh was arrested at Signicast in Hartford.
     "There's no reason to assume he would not appear . . . at the appropriate times as ordered," Mayer said, arguing for reasonable bail.
     Schlaefer found probable cause that the two suspects should be held and, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations, set the bail.

     Donald Jay Adkins was born on 29 June 1961.^1,2 He married Diane Lynne Elsinger, daughter of John Elsinger and Florence Bull, on 20 August 1983 at Waukesha Co, WI.¹ Donald Jay Adkins and Diane Lynne Elsinger were divorced before 22 October 1988.¹ Donald Jay Adkins died on 29 April 2001 at age 39.²

     Clara Clausen was born on 26 July 1917 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL.¹ She married Maxmillian Andrew Elsinger, son of Maxmillian Elsinger and Olive Sterr, on 9 October 1971 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co, WI.² Clara Clausen died on 14 July 2000 at Hartford Memorial Hospital, Hartford, Washington Co, WI, at age 82.¹ She was buried on 17 July 2000 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Juneau, Dodge Co, WI.¹

     In both his daughter's baptismal record and marriage record, Andreas is listed as a söldner or mercenary. Andreas Rensch married Barbara Urban.²

     Barbara Urban married Andreas Rensch.²

     Johann Baptist Elsinger was born in November 1774 at Mögendorf, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.³ He was the son of Johann Georg Ölsinger and Barbara Oxenbauer.² Johann Baptist Elsinger was baptized on 8 November 1774 at Parish, Bruck, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.³ He married Anna Walburga Gebhard, daughter of Bernhard Gebhard and Barbara (?), on 22 August 1804 at Stamsried Parish, Stamsried, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.² Johann Baptist Elsinger married Elisabeth Pucher, daughter of Paul Pucher and Rosina (?), on 26 August 1806 at Stamsried Parish, Stamsried, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.⁴ Johann Baptist Elsinger died on 17 November 1835 at Hansenried, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.⁵ He was buried on 19 November 1835 at Stamsried Parish, Stamsried, Oberpfalz, Bavaria.⁵