Lawrence and Elizabeth (Collogan) Kieler

Note. Buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Grand Junction, Iowa, are Mary K. Kieler, born April 17, 1870, and died October 22, 1891, and Samuel G. Kieler, born October 18, 1891, and died December 30, 1891. It seems likely that this Mary was John Kieler's wife, and that she died of complications of childbirth, and Samuel, their son, died just two months later.

Rosa Lenstra died in 1920 and was buried in Golgotha Cemetery in Grant Township, Greene Couny, Iowa. Thomas Lenstra died after 1930.

It seems that Louise (Kieler) Williams and her husband moved to Montana after their marriage, as their first son Arthur was born there in 1895 (according to the 1900 U.S. Census). Their second son, Walter, was born back in Iowa, in January 1898, and so the family had returned to Iowa by that time. It is apparent that Mr. Williams died by 1900 (it is not known if he died in Montana or Iowa), as by that time he does not appear in the 1900 U.S. Census with his family; his wife Mary Louise and son Walter were living with her father Lawrence Kieler, while Arthur was living with his aunt and uncle, Rosa and Thomas Lenstra (Arthur was still living with them at the time of the 1910 census). In 1930, Mary Louise Williams was listed in the household of her brother John P. Kieler, as was son Walter, in Hardin Township, Greene County, Iowa. During the Great Depression, Louise, with her sons, moved to Anoka, Minnesota.

Louise Williams died circa 1947.

Children of [?] and Louise (Kieler) Williams:

• Arthur Leo Williams was born on March 21, 1895, in Montana, son of [?] and Louise (Kieler) Williams. Arthur Williams married Dorothy Lavina Farnham in 1928 at Anoka, Minnesota. Dorothy Farnham was born on June 27, 1903. Arthur and Dorothy Williams lived at Grand Junction, Iowa, and circa 1947, they moved to Anoka, Minnesota, where they bought their first house, and where they lived the rest of their lives. Arthur and Dorothy Williams had five children: Marlys Williams, Earl Williams, Lucy Williams, Janice Williams, and Florian Williams.

  Arthur L. Williams, 83, died on November 7, 1978, in Anoka County, Minnesota. Dorothy L. Williams, 79, died on January 22, 1983, in Anoka County, Minnesota.

• Walter Patrick Williams was born on January 22, 1898, in Iowa, son of [?] and Louise (Kieler) Williams. Walter Williams had fallen down some stone stairs when he was a little boy, and a paralysis slowly formed, resulting in an inability to walk or talk. Walter remained living with his mother during his life, in Iowa and then in Minnesota, at Anoka.

  Walter P. Williams, 50, died on August 15, 1948, in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Thomas A. Kieler died Thursday, December 6, 1951, at Jefferson, Iowa, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 10 days. Services were held at St. Joseph's Church in Jefferson, on Monday, December 10. Rev. A. E. Zimmerman, D.D., pastor of St. Joseph's Church, celebrated the Mass. Casket bearers included Leighton Murray, L.J. Minnihan, Francis McNulty, F.P. Cudahy, John Butler, and Harold Conry. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Jefferson.
      Mr. Kieler was preceded in death by his father and mother; his son Edmund L. Kieler; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lenstra, Mrs. Dora Flanagan, Mrs. Louise Williams, and Mrs. Barbara Shaugnessy; and two brothers, John Kieler and Joe Kieler. Those surviving are two sons, Raymond J. Kieler and Leo T. Kieler, both of Jefferson; two grandchuldren, Thomas Kieler and Edmund Kieler of Sioux City; and other relatives and many friends.

Dorothy (Piepel) Kieler died in September 1958. Services were held on Monday, September 8, with the Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph's Church in Jefferson, Iowa, at 9 a.m. and interment was in the church cemetery.

Children of Thomas and Dorothy (Piepel) Kieler:

• Edmund L. Kieler was born on September 7, 1900, in Iowa, son of Thomas and Dorothy (Piepel) Kieler. Edmund Kieler predeceased his brother Leo, who died March 16, 1963.

• Raymond J. Kieler was born in Iowa, son of Thomas and Dorothy (Piepel) Kieler. Raymond Kieler graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson, Iowa, in 1925.

• Leo Thomas Kieler was born on August 9, 1910, in Jefferson, Iowa, son of Thomas and Dorothy (Piepel) Kieler. Leo Kieler always made his home in Jefferson. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson, Iowa, in 1929. He was employed at the post office and was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Jefferson.

  Leo Thomas Kieler died on Saturday, March 16, 1963, at his home in Jefferson, Iowa, at the age of 52 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Final rites were were held at 9 a.m., Monday, March 18, from St. Joseph's Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. J.P. McGuire, pastor of the St. Joseph's Church, in charge. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included Paul McNulty, Harold Conroy, Francis Cudahy, Ed Minnihan, John Butler, and Clem O'Brien.
        Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother Ed. Surviving are his brother Raymond of Jefferson, two nephews Tom and Ed Kieler of Sioux City, and other relatives and friends.

Isabel Kieler died on September 8, 1954. She was buried in Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.

Children of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler:

• James Lawrence Kieler was born November 15, 1902, in Iowa, son of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler. James Kieler married Mildred [?] circa 1926. At the time of the 1930 U.S. Census, James and Mildred Kieler were living in Des Moines, Iowa. They had one child at the time of the census, James Francis Kieler (circa 1927 in Iowa).

  James Kieler died on May 30, 1982, with a last residence of Maywood, California.

  Notes. It seems likely that James's wife Mildred was Mildred Beeler, born August 24, 1910, in Missouri, daughter of Charles Henry and Mary Amelia (Konrad) Beeler. Mildred (Beeler) Kieler died on May 8, 1998, with a last residence of Henderson, Nevada, and that a son of James and Mildred Kieler son was Richard Joseph Kieler, born January 13, 1935, in Iowa, and died August 23, 1987, in Santa Clara, California.

• Eloise Kieler was born in Iowa, daughter of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler.

• George F. Kieler was born on July 4, 1905, in Iowa, son of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler. George Kieler married Frances [?]. George Kieler died December 4, 1990.

• Kenneth Kieler was born on June 29, 1908, in Iowa, son of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler. Kenneth Kieler married Hildreth Kohl circa 1929. Hildreth Kohl was born on March 28, 1910. Kenneth Kieler died in July 1986 with a last residence of Des Moines, Iowa. Hildreth Kieler died October 12, 2001, with a last residence of Bevington, Iowa.

• Agnes Kieler was born in Iowa, daughter of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler.

• Donald Kieler was born on October 28, 1913, in Iowa, son of Frank and Isabel (Banks) Kieler. Donald Kieler died in August 1987 with a last residence of Des Moines, Iowa.

Thomas Flanagan died in 1913. Dora Flanagan died in 1947. They were buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Barbara E Shaugnessy died on March 18, 1907, and she was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Grand Junction, Iowa.

Note. Also buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Grand Junction is Patrick L. Shaugnessy, born April 18, 1904, and died February 26, 1910, and this may have been a son of Barbara (Kieler) Shaugnessy.

George R. Kieler died in 1956. Mary M. Kieler died in 1959. They were buried in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Kieler, Wisconsin.

Children of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler:

• Catherine S. Kieler was born on October 18, 1916, in Wisconsin, daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Catherine Kieler married Vincent C. Loeffelholz in 1935. Before her marriage, Catherine lived on farms near Kieler, Wisconsin, except for two years spent in Dubuque, Iowa. She attended parochial school at Kieler. Vincent Loeffelholz was born on June 9, 1913, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, son of Michael and Theresa (Dietzel) Loeffelholz. Vincent and Catherine Loeffelholz lived on a farm near Dickeyville, Wisconsin, where they were members of Holy Ghost Church. Catherine was also a member of the Altar Society and the Society of the Little Flower, and Vincent was a member of the Holy Name Society. Vincent farmed until his retirement in 1979, and later worked parttime at Holy Ghost School in Dickeyville.

  Catherine S. Loeffelholz, 33, died Sunday, February 5, 1950, at her farm home near Dickeyville, Wisconsin. She had been ill for two years. The body was returned Monday, February 7, to the farm home from the Karrmann Funeral Home at Platteville, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 9 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville, with the Rev. Adelbert Smetana officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Loeffelholz was survived by her husband, Vincent; nine daughters, Bernadette, Cecelia, Felicia, Agnes, Imelda, Ruth, Jane, Madonna, and Mary, all at home; three sons, Fidelis, Vincent, and Thomas, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kieler, of Kieler, Wis.; three brothers, Joseph Kieler, Lawrence Kieler, and Edward Kieler, all of Kieler, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Jerry Van De Wiel and Mrs. Wallace Wedig, both of Cuba City, Wis., and Louise Kieler and Angeline Kieler, at home; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ed Kunkel, of Kieler, Wis.

  Vincent C. Loeffelholz, 72, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 1986, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called until 9 p.m., Friday, January 22, at the Gene Siegert & Son Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 25, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Loeffelholz was survived by nine daughters, Mrs. Leo (Bernadette) Abing, of Lancaster, Wis., Mrs. James (Cecilia) Collins, of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. Anton (Felicia "Bitsy") Schmitt and Mrs. LaVern (Ruth) Wiederholt, both of Cuba City, Wis., Mrs. Norbert (Agnes) Fritz, Mrs. Michael (Madonna) Whitaker, and Mrs. Harvey (Mary Lou) Kruser, all of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Robert (Imelda) Hying, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Mrs. Donald (Jane) Novotney, of Fargo, N. Dak.; three sons, Fidelis G. "Bud" Loeffelholz, of Platteville, Wis., Vincent J. Loeffelholz, of Cuba City, Wis., and Thomas Loeffelholz, of Dickeyville, Wis.; 43 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Theresa M. Loeffelholz, of Dickeyville, Wis.; and four brothers, Cyrillus Loeffelholz, of Dubuque, Ia., and Raymond Loeffelholz, Peter Loeffelholz, and Rudolph Loeffelholz, all of Cuba City, Wis.

  • Jane F. Loeffelholz was born on April 20, 1947, in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, daughter of Vincent C. and Catherine (Kieler) Loeffelholz. Jane Loeffelholz married Donald F. Novotney on June 3, 1972. Donald and Jane Novotney were residents of La Crosse, Wisconsin, for 14 years, where Donald was the former superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of La Crosse. Donald and Jane later lived at Jefferson City, Missouri, where Donald serves as the superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Jefferson City. They had also lived at Fargo, North Dakota, for a time.

    Jane F. Novotney, 60, of Jefferson City, Missouri, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, her father’s birthday, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 11 months earlier. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 15, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where Reflections was at 7 p.m., and a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friends also called at the funeral home on Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 15, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, with the Revs. Francis Steffen and Joseph Hirsch officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mrs. Novotney was survived by her husband, Donald Novotney, of Jefferson City, Mo.; three daughters, Nicole Novotney, of Denver, Colo., Tara Novotney, of Omaha, Neb., and Theresa Novotney, of Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, Thomas (Julie) Novotney, of Rockwell, Ia., and Michael Novotney of Milwaukee, Wis.; four grandchildren, Allison, Cecilia, Daniel and Emma Novotney; eight sisters; and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Obituary for Jane Novotney from the La Crosse Tribune, accessed online July 20, 2007,
    at http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2007/06/14/obituaries/00obits14.txt

• Elizabeth M. Kieler was born in Wisconsin, daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Elizabeth Kieler married Gerald H. Van De Wiel on May 14, 1940 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. Gerald Van De Wiel was born on January 30, 1919, son of Henry A. and Margaret (Brant) Van De Wiel. Gerald, who was called "Jerry," was a World War II Army veteran and had attained the rank of private first class. Gerald and Elizabeth Van De Wiel lived at Cuba City, Wisconsin, where they were members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Jerry operated the Cuba City Feed Mill from 1946 to until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the VFW Post 8318, American Legion Henry Pinch Post 104, and the Knights of Columbus Council 765. He also was a volunteer fireman for the Cuba City Fire Department.

  Gerald H. "Jerry" Van De Wiel, 72, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning July 9, 1991, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, Wisconsin. Family and friends called until 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, at Casey-Siegert Funeral Home in Cuba City, where the Knights of Columbus and St. Rose of Lima parish rosary devotion was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City. Burial was in the church cemetery, where military rites were accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8318 and the American Legion Henry Pinch Post 104, both of Cuba City.
        Mr. Van De Wiel was survived by his wife, Elizabeth; six daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marilyn) Berning of Hudson, Wis., Mrs. Thomas (Rita) Wedig, of Belmont, Wis., Mrs. Eldon (Jerri Lou) Schardt, of Belvidere, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Joan) Ramaker, of Cuba City, Wis., Mrs. Tim (Ruth Ann) Ausloos, of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Betty Van De Wiel, of Madison, Wis.; two sons, John (and Ann) Van De Wiel, of Cuba City, Wis., and Steve (and Carolyn) Van De Wiel, of Platteville, Wis.; 24 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Van De Wiel, of Dubuque, Ia.; and two sisters, Helen Placke of Cuba City, Wis., and India St. Clair, of Bettendorf, Ia. He was preceded in death by a son, David Van De Wiel, on April 3, 1982.

• Joseph J. Kieler, born May 5, 1920, on the family farm in Jamestown Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, son of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. He attended school in Kieler, Wisconsin, and was a World War II Army veteran. Joseph Kieler married Mary Theresa Loeffelholz on June 26, 1946, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Mary Loeffelholz was born on February 3, 1923, daughter of Charly and Emelia (Salzmann) Loeffelholz.

  Joseph and Mary farmed in the Platteville, Wisconsin, area. After retiring from farming, Joseph was employed on the maintenance staff at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for 13 years, retiring in 1983. He had continued to help on the family farm. The family were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville. Joseph was a member the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5274 and the American Legion Post 42 of Platteville. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mary was known for her love of quilting and those she shared it with.

  Joseph J. Kieler, 77, of rural Platteville, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, December 31, 1997, at home. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 2, at Mergen-Boll Funeral Home in Platteville, where there was a parish scripture service at 5 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 3, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, with the Rev. Kevin Dooley officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Platteville, where a military graveside service was held.
        Mr. Kieler was survived by his wife, Mary Kieler, at home; two daughters, Linda (Norbert) Noel, of Platteville, Wis., and Karen Kieler, of Denver; three sons, Robert Kieler, Gerald Kieler, and Roger Kieler, all of Platteville, Wis.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: a brother, Lawrence (Ruth) Kieler, of Platteville, Wis.; and four sisters, Elizabeth Van De Wiel, of Cuba City, Wis., Louise Kieler, of Dubuque, Ia., Sister Angeline Kieler of Lancaster, Wis., and Sue Wedig, of Belmont, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Catherine Loeffelholz; and a brother, Edward Kieler.

  Mary T. Kieler, 75, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 22, 1998, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at Mergen-Boll Funeral Home in Platteville, where a parish scripture service was held. Visitation continued after 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plattteville, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Kevin Dooley officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Platteville.
        Mrs. Kieler was survived by two daughters, Linda (Norbert) Noel, of Platteville, Wis., and Karen Kieler, of Denver; three sons, Robert Kieler, Gerald Kieler, and Roger Kieler, all of Platteville, Wis.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Paul (Alice) Loeffelholz, of Rewey, Wis., and Linus Loeffelholz, of Brooklyn, Wis. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; a brother, Sylvester Loeffelholz; and a sister, Margaret Richter.

• Louise Kieler was born in Wisconsin, daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Louise Kieler lived at Dubuque, Iowa.

• Edward C. Kieler was born on November 29, 1923, in Wisconsin, son of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Edward Kieler married Berniece Mary Abing. Edward and Berniece Kieler lived at Kieler, Wisconsin, where they were members of Immaculate Conception Church. Edward was also a member of the church's Holy Name Society. He was employed with the Earl Droessler Construction Company in Kieler.

  Edward "Eddie" Kieler, 57, of rural Kieler, Wisconsin, died Monday evening, February 9, 1981, at home. Family and friends called until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, at the Gene Siegert & Son Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Kieler was survived by his wife, Berniece; two sons, Dwaine Kieler, of Rt. 1, Cuba City, Wis., and Kevin Kieler, of Davenport, Ia.; three daughters, Mary Jo Kieler, of Janesville, Wis., Mrs. Steve (Sharon) Kaiser, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Lori Kieler, at home; two grandchildren; two brothers, Joe Kieler and Lawrence Kieler, both of Platteville, Wis.; and four sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Liz) Van De Wiel, of Cuba City, Wis., Louise Kieler, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Wallace (Susie) Wedig, of rural Mineral Point, Wis., and Sister Angeline, OSF, of Lisle, Ill.

  • Kevin E. Kieler was born on January 27, 1953, son of Edward and Berniece (Abing) Kieler. Kevin Kieler was a graduate of Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa. He lived at Dubuque, Iowa, and later at Long Grove, Iowa, where he was on the Planning and Zoning Board.
          Kevin lived life to the fullest. His greatest love was his daughter and son. He was the type of person who would do anything for anybody. He enjoyed working on all types of John Deere tractors, and with his friends, he rebuilt many of them over the years. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman, and he loved to hunt and fish.

    Kevin E. Kieler, 46, of Long Grove, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, October 21, 1999, at Genesis Medical Center West Campus in Davenport, Iowa, due to injuries sustained in an accident in Long Grove. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, October 25, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, October 23, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Long Grove, where there was a vigil service at 7 p.m. Friends also called from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, October 24, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there was a wake service at 7:30 p.m.
          Mr. Kieler was survived by his daughter, Rachel, of Long Grove, Ia.; his son, Ben, of Long Grove, Ia.; his mother, Berniece Kieler Kaiser, of Kieler, Wis.; a brother, Dwaine C. (Mary Rose) Kieler, of Oregon, Wis.; three sisters, Mary Jo Kieler, of Brookfield, Wis., Sharon Kaiser, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Lori (Dave) Freese, of East Dubuque, Ill.; two step-sisters, Joan (Matt) Kieler, Wis., of Hazel Green, Wis., and Mary Jo (Dave) Brant, of Kieler, Wis.; nine nieces and nephews; and 10 step-nieces and step-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Kieler. May they rest in peace.
          "Kevin was a gift to us all. He's given us many happy memories. His devotion to his family, friends and community was unconditional. We will miss his laugh, his smile, and his joy of life. His love for us all will be be truly missed."

• Lawrence Kieler was born in Wisconsin, son of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Lawrence Kieler married Ruth [?]. Lawrence and Ruth Kieler lived at Platteville, Wisconsin.

• Sylvia Kieler was born daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler. Sylvia "Sue" Kieler married Wallace J. Wedig on May 26, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. Wallace Wedig was born on June 27, 1924, in Elk Grove Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Leo J. and Gertrude (Leary) Wedig. Wallace and Sue Wedig farmed in the area of Belmont, Wisconsin, where they were members of St. Philomena's Catholic Church. Wallace was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Hinkins-Moody American Legion Post 453 of Belmont.

  Wallace J. Wedig, 70, of Belmont, Wisconsin, died Friday, April 21, 1995, at Southwest Health Center in Platteville, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 23, at Steil-Camacho Funeral Home in Darlington, Wisconsin, where there was a rosary service at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 24, at St. Philomena's Catholic Church in Belmont, with the Rev. Tom Gillespie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Wedig was survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Patrick (Mary) Wedig, of rural Mineral Point, Wis., Mary Therese (Ron) Muller, of rural Cuba City, Wis., Gerard (Bev) Wedig, of rural Mineral Point, Wis., Paul Wedig, of rural Platteville, Wis., Jane (Jim) Pickel, of Kieler, Wis., and Sue (Dan) Baert, of North Aurora, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; a brother, Thomas (Rita) Wedig, of Belmont, Wis.; and two sisters, Sister Mary Sharon, RSM, of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Sara (Richard) Klein, of Cuba City, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, John Wedig, on July 19, 1982; two brothers, John Norbert Wedig, as a child, and Leo L. Wedig, on April 20, 1993, and a sister, Joan E. Lovell, on January 16, 1994.

• Angeline Kieler, daughter of George and Mary (Kunkel) Kieler, entered St. Joseph Convent at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 31, 1950, and received the religious habit on June 13, 1951, as Sister Mary Justa. At one time she taught school at Stockton and Lisle in Illinois. Sister Angeline Kieler observed her 50th Jubilee with the School Sisters of Saint Francis in 2001. She is on the staff at St. Clement School in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Henry Benjamin Kieler died on August 15, 1968, with a last residence of Perry, Iowa.