John and Gertrude (Kieler) Richter
John and Elizabeth (Neid) Richter

Mrs. Joseph Richter Succumbs to Long Illness at Her Home on Windsor Ave.
Mrs. Agnes Richter, 51, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Richter, died at the family residence in Dubuque, Iowa, Wednesday morning, August 7, 1912, at seven o'clock, her death resulting from dropsy, from which she had been a sufferer for the past eight months.
      The funeral was held Saturday morning, August 10, at 9 o'clock from the family residence at 691 Windsor Avenue to the Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, and interment was made at Mount Calvary Cemetery in that city.
      Mrs. Richter's death is the cause of heartfelt sorrow among her family and many friends throughout the city. She was a true Christian mother and an ideal wife.
      Mrs. Richter was survived by her husband Joseph Richter; children Frank, Angeline, Martha, Joseph, Ollie, and George, all of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. J. Haefle, of Cox, South Dakota; also by her mother Mrs. Gerhardt, of Potosi, Wis.; two brothers, Joseph and John, both of Potosi; Wis.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Carroll, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. William Powell, of Potosi, Wis.

Joseph Richter, Sr., dies.
Joseph Richter, Sr., 91, of Queen Street in Dubuque, Iowa, who had been ill for a year, died at 11:15, Monday morning, January 21, 1946, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. The remains were at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where visitation was after 7 o'clock, Tuesday night, January 22.
      The funeral was held to Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque at 9 o'clock, Thursday morning, January 24, where the Very Rev. J. Fred Kriebs officiated and delivered a sermon. Burial was in Mount Calvary in Dubuque, where the Rev. Wilfred Kress was in charge of services. Pallbearers were Leo Diener, Lyle Parker, Krieg Kile, Joseph Richter, William Beution, and Ray Reilly. Mr. and Mrs. Einar Hageman, of Chicago, and Greg Hageman, of Chicago, were present for the last rites.
      Mr. Richter was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Max (Angeline) Parker, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Einar (Martha) Hageman, of Chicago, Ill.; three sons, Joseph J., of Dubuque, Ia., George, of Chicago, Ill., and Frank, of Bremerton, Wash.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Duve and Mrs. Mary Kelly, both of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Dora Jacobs of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Mrs. Margaret Schmitz, of Beetown, Wis.

Children of Joseph and Louisa (Leeser) Richter:

• Joseph John Richter was born on February 28*, 1878, at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Louisa (Leeser) Richter. Joseph Richter moved to Dubuque, Iowa, at the age of 14 with his family. Joseph Richter married Lucretia "Lucy" Frey on September 11, 1901, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Lucy Frey was born circa 1880, at Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Albert and Wilhelmina (Griser) Frey, and she resided in Dubuque all her life.
  * = February 28 is the date of birth given in Mr. Richter's obituary; an online birth record has his date of birth as March 8.
        Joseph and Lucy Richter lived on Lincoln Avenue in Dubuque, and they were members of Holy Trinity Parish. Joseph also belonged to the church's Holy Name Society, and he was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Marquette Court No. 811. Lucy was a member of the Holy Trinity Altar and Rosary Society, the Third Order of St. Francis, and St. Clara's Court of the the Catholic Order of Foresters. Joseph Richter was employed as a custodian for the Dubuque public school system at Jefferson Junior High, Fulton School, and Marshall School. He retired circa 1947.

  Joseph J. Richter, 78, of Lincoln Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 1956, at the family residence after an illness of many years. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 4, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mr. Richter was survived by his wife, Lucy; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Miriam) Frankenreiter, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. J.J. (Julia) Maloney, of Alamosa, Colo.; and Mrs. William (Genevieve) Beutin and Mrs. Ray (Monica) Reilly, both of Dubuque, Ia.; a son, Joseph H. Richter, of Dubuque, Ia.; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Angelina Parker, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. E. (Martha) Hageman, of Forest Park, Ill.; and two brothers, George Richter, of Chicago, Ill., and Frank Richter, of Bremerton, Wash.

  Mrs. Lucy Richter, 80, widow of Joseph Richter, of Lincoln Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 11:22 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 1960, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, after a lingering illness. Visitation was at the Hoffman Mortuary, where the parish Rosary was recited at 8 p.m., Friday, March 11. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Rev. Terrence Thomas, OSF, officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mrs. Richter was survived by four daughters, Mrs. C.J. (Miriam) Frankenreiter, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. John J. (Julia) Maloney, of Denver, Colo.; and Mrs. William (Jean) Beutin and Mrs. Ray (Monie) Reilly, both of Dubuque, Ia.; one son, Joseph H. Richter, of Dubuque, Ia.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sister Mary Alma, OSF, of Mount St. Francis, Dubuque, Ia., and Miss Augusta Frey, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Children of Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter:

  • Miriam Richter was born to Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter. Miriam Richter married Charles J. Frankenreiter. Charles Frankenreiter was born March 24, 1903. Charles and Miriam Frankenreiter lived at Denver, Colorado.

    Mrs. Charles (Miriam) Frankenreiter, 63, of Denver, Colorado, and formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday night, December 21, 1965, in Denver, after a long illness. Funeral services and burial were in Denver.
          Mrs. Frankenreiter was survived by her husband, Charles; a daughter, Mrs. Don (Carol) Lawless, and a son, Gerald Frankenreiter, both of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. John Maloney, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. William Beutin and Mrs. Raphael Reilly, both of Dubuque, Ia.; and one brother, Joseph Richter, of Dubuque, Ia.

    On May 30, 1967, Charles Frankenrieter married Marian H. Reilly at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Marian Reilly was born July 22, 1904, in Peosta, Iowa, daughter of Laurence D. and Anna (McDonald) Reilly. Marian graduated from Visitation Academy in Dubuque, Iowa. Marian worked at Montgomery Wards department store as a department manager for 39 years prior to her retirement.

    Charles J. Frankenreiter, 84, of Denver, Colorado, died Sunday, January 3, 1988, at a Denver hospital. Services and burial were on Wednesday, January 6, in Denver.
          Among survivors is his wife, the former Marian Reilly, formerly of Dubuque, Ia.

    Marian Frankenreiter subsequently returned to Dubuque, Iowa, where she was a member of St. Raphael's Cathedral and its Legion of Mary Society and of the Wa Tan Ye Service Club.

    Mrs. Marian H. Frankenreiter, 91, of Stone Hill Care Center and formerly of Fox Drive in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 11:15 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 1996, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, at Ed Siegert-Al Didesch Colonial Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a parish wake service at 5 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 18, at St. Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
          Mrs. Frankenrieter was survived by a stepdaughter, Carol Sue (and Donald) Lawless, of Denver, Colo.; a step-daughter-in-law, Mray F. Frankenreiter, of Denver, Colo.; six stepgrandchildren and seven great-stepgrandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ray (and Gert) Wittstock, Mrs. Lou Donner, and Mrs. Ann Mosle, with whom Marian made her home, all of Dubuque, Ia.; and a brother, Cyril A. (and Renée) Reilly, of Cedar Rapids, Ia.

  • Julia B. Richter was born on February 14, 1905, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter. Julia Richter married John J. Maloney, Jr. on July 25, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa. John and Julia Maloney lived at Denver, Colorado, and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 1972. Julia was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Knights Angels, an auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

    Julia B. (Richter) Maloney, 89, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and formerly of Denver, Colorado, and Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, April 21, 1994, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. Visitation was after 1 p.m., Sunday, April 24, at Warren Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, where there was a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 25, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Collins, with the Rev. Philip Meredith officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Fort Collins.
          Mrs. Maloney was survived by her husband, John; a son, John J. Maloney, of Denver, Colo.; two granddaughters, Pamela Maloney and Julia Finn, both of Denver, Colo.; and one great-grandson, James Finn, of Denver, Colo.

  • Genevieve T. Richter was born on October 28, 1908, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter. Genevieve Richter, who was called "Jean," attended the Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque and graduated from Bayless Business College in Dubuque. Genevieve "Jean" Richter married William F. Beutin on April 13, 1929, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. William Beutin was born on November 5, 1907. William and Jean Beutin lived at Dubuque, Iowa. Jean was a member of Sacred Heart Church's Altar and Rosary Society. William worked at H&W Motor Express Company and Illinois Central Railroad, both in Dubuque, as an over the road truck driver for many years, retiring in 1965. He also worked for the Dubuque Community School District as a bus driver for two years after retiring. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 421 and Dubuque Business Men's Association.

    Mrs. William (Genevieive "Jean") Beutin, 84, of Balke Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday morning, April 10, 1993, at home. Visitation was from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, April 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
          Mrs. Beutin was survived by her husband, William; three daughters, Mrs. Jan O'Brien and Mrs. Mary Post, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Sue Huerter, of Peosta, Ia.; a son, William J. Beutin, of Dubuque, Ia.; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Maloney, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Mrs. Monica Reilly, of Dubuque, Ia.

    William F. Beutin, 87, of Balke Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 1995, at Heritage Manor. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque. Services and burial were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, at Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
          Mr. Beutin was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Jan) O'Brien and Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Post, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Bill (Sue) Huerter, of Peosta, Ia.; a son, William J. (Marge) Beutin, of Dubuque, Ia.; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and a sister Mrs. Elda Lawton, of Milwaukee, Wis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; a sister; and two brothers.

    • William J. Beutin, son of William F. and Genevieve (Richter) Beutin, was born May 12, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa. William Beutin married Margaret F. Welch on April 27, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri. Margaret Welch was born on May 19, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Frank and Margaret M. (Gallagher) Welch. Bill and Margaret Beutin lived in Dubuque, Iowa where they were members of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
            Bill served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a semi-truck driver for the Illinois Central Railroad and for H. & W. Motor Express. He was a member of General Drivers Teamsters Union Local 421. Bill loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
            Margaret was employed as the activity director of the Sisters of Mount Carmel Convent BVM. She was an Associate BVM. Margaret was past president of the Parents Association at Area Residential Care, started the first day care center for the mentally handicapped in Dubuque and was on the Care Review Committee at Sunnycrest Manor. Margaret was very proud of her Irish heritage, always had a smile on her face, and was ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. She always enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends, and her home became the neighborhood gathering place.

      William J. "Bill" Beutin, 68, of Scenic View Drive in Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, December 28, 2001, at home, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a parish wake service at 4 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary in Dubuque.
            Mr. Beutin was survived by his wife, Marge; a son, Bill (and Barb) Beutin; three daughters, Debbie (and Terry) Jurisic, and grandchildren, Nicole, Josh, and Stephanie, of Eldridge, Ia., Peggy (and Mike) Kennedy, and grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, and Matthew, all of Dubuque, Ia., Teri (and Dan) Metz, and grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy, of Eldridge, Ia., and Patti (and Steve) Kiefer, and grandchildren, Austin, Brandon, and Cody, all of Dubuque, Ia.; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Jan) O'Brien and Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Post, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Bill (Sue) Huerter, of Peosta, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Beutin; and a grandson, Christopher Jurisic.

      Margaret F. Beutin, 72, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Luther Manor, surrounded by her family. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
            Mrs. Beutin was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barb Beutin, of Dubuque, Ia., and their children, Nathan, Abigail and Connor; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Terry Jurisic, of Eldridge, Ia., and their children, Nicole, Josh and Stephanie; Peggy and Mike Kennedy, of Dubuque, Ia., and their children, Melissa, Jennifer and Matthew; Teri and Dan Metz, of Eldridge, Ia., and their children, Jessica and Jeremy; and Patti and Steve Kiefer, of Dubuque, Ia., and their children, Austin, Brandon and Cody; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Eugenia Welch, Joe and Colleen Welch, John and Gazelle Welch, and Jim and Nancy Welch; and four sisters and brothers-in-law, Patti and Edmund Packiewicz, Genny and Chuck Packiewicz, Eileen Baumgardner and Mary Welch. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Beutin; a brother, Tim Welch; and a grandson, Christopher.

  • Joseph H. Richter was born April 7, 1910, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter. Joseph Richter married Mellitta F. Fox. Mellitta Fox was born May 12, 1909, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Mary (Riley) Fox. Joseph and Mellitta Richter lived at Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of St. Raphael's Cathedral. Joseph was employed at Dohrn Transfer Company for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Teamsters Local 421 and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mellitta retired from Northwestern Bell after 42 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

    Joseph H. Richter, 72, of St. Mary's Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, April 10, 1982, at home. Visitation was until 9 p.m., Monday, April 12, at the Hoffman-Tierney Mortuary in Dubuque, where the Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, at St. Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Key West, Iowa.
          Mr. Richter was survived by his wife, Mellitta; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mary Jo) Johnson, of Dubuque, Ia.; three grandsons; and three sisters, Mrs. John (Julie) Maloney, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Mrs. William (Genevieve) Beutin and Mrs. Ray (Monica) Reilly, both of Dubuque, Ia.

    Mellitta F. Richter, 90, of West Third Street and formerly of St. Mary Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, December 10, 1999, at Manor Care Health Services. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, December 12, at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 5 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, December 13, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West, Iowa.
          Mrs. Richter was survived by a daughter, Mary Jo (John) Johnson, of Dubuque, Ia.; three grandsons, John (Nita) Johnson, of Peosta, Ia., David (Debra) Johnson, of Dubuque, Ia., and James (Cathy) Johnson, of Round Lake Beach, Ill.; and eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Mark, Jeff, Natalie, Ben, Max, Andrew, and Jillian Johnson.

  • Monica A. Richter was born on May 23, 1913, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Frey) Richter. Monica grew up in Dubuque, and she graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1936. Monica Richter married Raphael V. Reilly on November 23, 1936, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Raphael Reilly, who was called "Ray," was born on May 28, 1911, in Peosta, Iowa. Ray and Monica Reilly lived at Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of Sacred Heart Church. Monica was also a member of the church's Rosary Society, and Ray was a member of its Men's Club. Ray was employed at the Dubuque Packing Company for 34 years prior to his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen.

    Raphael V. "Ray" Reilly, 69, of Garfield Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 8:50 a.m., Monday, November 3, 1980, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation was until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where the Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary in Dubuque.
          Mr. Reilly was survived by his wife, Monica; three daughters, Mrs. Dick (Pat) Wemett and Mrs. David (Sharon) Ehlinger, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Mike (Mickey) Digman, of Rickardsville, Ia.; a son, Jim P. Reilly, of Dubuque, Ia.; 12 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ray (Gert) Wittstock, Mrs. Ann Mosel, and Mrs. Lucille Donner, all of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Charles (Marian) Frankenreiter, of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Cyril Reilly, of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Mrs. Monica A. Reilly, 80, of Garfield Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 1993, at home. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, at Dennis Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a parish wake service at 5 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary in Dubuque.
          Mrs. Reilly was survived by a son, James P. "Jim" Reilly, of Dubuque, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Pat K. Wemett and Mrs. Sharon M. Ehlinger, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Maureen "Mickey" Digman, of Le Claire, Ia.; 11 grandchildren; and a close friend, Arnold Buechele, of Dubuque, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband and a granddaughter.

• Henry Richter* was born on November 30, 1879, at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Louisa (Leeser) Richter. He died before 1910.
  * = An online birth record gives his name as Eberhard.

• Alois M. Richter was born on June 7, 1882, at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Louisa (Leeser) Richter. Alois, called "Ollie," spent the first eleven years of his life at Potosi, at which time the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa. He was included in his father's household in Dubuque at the time of the 1910 U.S. census, when he was 27 years of age, and listed as having an occupation of saloon bartender. Ollie married Mary Wittstock, and born to them were two daughters, Lucille and Eleanor, and a son, Glenn. Ollie operated a soft drink parlor for many years.

  Alois M. "Ollie" Richter, 51, of Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died suddenly at 9:30 o'clock, Thursday night, June 29, 1933. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock, Monday morning, July 3, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa.
        Mr. Richter was survived by his wife, two daughters, Lucille and Eleanor, a son, Glenn, all of Dubuque, and his father Joseph Richter, of Dubuque. He was mourned by three brothers, Joseph, of Dubuque; Frank, of Hot Springs, South Dakota; and George, of Maywood, Illinois; and a sister Mrs. Joseph Hafley, of Bowman, North Dakota. He was also survived by his sisters Angeline and Martha. Mr. Richter's mother preceded him in death.

Child of Joseph and ? (Leeser) Richter:

• [daughter] Richter was born on July 26, 1884, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter Joseph and ? (Leeser) Richter. She married Joseph Hafley (or Haefle/Haefele/Haffele). In 1912, they were living at Cox, South Dakota, and in 1933, at Bowman, North Dakota. Presumably she died before 1946 as she is not mentioned in her father's 1946 obituary as having survived him.

Children of Joseph and Agnes (Gerhardt) Richter:

• Frank J. Richter was born on July 23, 1891, at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Agnes (Gerhardt) Richter. He and George were twins. In 1910, Frank, age 18, was living in his father's household in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1912, he was living in Dubuque; in 1933, in Hot Springs, South Dakota; and in 1946, in Bremerton, Washington.

• George A. Richter was born on July 23, 1891, at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Agnes (Gerhardt) Richter. He and Frank were twins. In 1910, Frank, age 18, was living in his father's household in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1912, he was living in Dubuque; in 1933, in Maywood, Illinois; and in 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.

• Angeline J. Richter was born on February 20, 1895, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Gerhardt) Richter. Angeline Richter married Max William Parker on August 18, 1916. Max Parker was born July 5, 1895, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Frank and Sarah (Boeneke) Parker. Max and Angeline Parker lived at Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of the Third Presbyterian Church. Max was a conductor on the Milwaukee Railroad.

  Max William Parker, 58, of Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 1954, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque. Services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, at the Didesch Funeral Home in Dubuque. Burial was in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mr. Parker was survived by his wife, Angeline; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Violet) Millius, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. N.R. (Janet) Lakin, of Wichita, Kan.; fours sons, Lyle Parker, William Parker, and Max Parker, Jr., all of Dubuque, Ia., and Jack Parker, serving in the Navy; 10 grandchildren; and two brothers, Harry Parker and Clarence Parker, both of Milwaukee, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Parker; three brothers, Henry Parker, Frank Parker, and George Parker; and two sisters, Grace Lewin and Martha Taylor.

  Mrs. Angeline J. Parker, 71, of Tina Ridge Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, October 19*, 1966, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Services were held at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 22, at Didesch Funeral Home in Dubuque, with Glen M. Johnson, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
  * = An online SSDI has the date of death listed as October 15. My source for the date of October 19 is the obituary for Mrs. Parker that appeared in the Thursday, October 20, 1966, issue of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
        Mrs. Parker was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Violette) Millius, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. George (Janet) Cheevers, of Wichita, Kansas; four sons, Max Parker, of Rt. 4, Bellevue, Ia., and Lyle Parker, William Parker, and Jack Parker, all of Dubuque, Ia.; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Einar (Martha) Hageman, of Chicago, Ill.

  Children of Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker:

  • Violette M. Parker was born December 25, 1917, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker. Violette Parker, who was called "Vi," lived in Dubuque all her life, and she graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1936. Vi Parker married Robert A. Millius on June 29, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri. Robert and Violette Millius lived in Dubuque, Iowa. Vi was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Retired Eagles Activity Club and the Happy Hour Club, was a former member of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 150A, and had belonged to the Caldron and Amaranth at the Masonic Temple.

    Mrs. Robert (Violette M. "Vi") Millius, 74, of North Grandview Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 1992, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation was from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 28, at Dennis Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque. Services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 29, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dubuque. Entombment was in the family mausoleum at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.
          Mrs. Millius was survived by her husband, Robert; a son, James E. (and Veronica) Millius, of Dubuque, Ia.; four grandchildren, Dean, Jim Jr., Rob, and Ann Millius, whom she helped raise; four brothers, Lyle, Jack, Bill, and Max Parker Jr., all of Dubuque, Ia.; and a sister, Janet Cheever, of Navarre, Fla. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

  • Janet Parker was born to Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker.

  • Lyle M. Parker was born June 28, 1924, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker. He grew up in Dubuque and attended Dubuque Senior High School. Lyle Parker married Lorraine L. Weber on June 28, 1944, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Lyle and Lorraine Parker lived in Dubuque, Iowa. As a young man, Lyle worked for six years for the Mulgrew Coal Company, and in 1957, he went to work in sales for the Trausch Baking Company, from which he retired in 1981. Lyle was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and the Teamster's Union General Drivers and Helpers Local 421. He was a 50-year member of the United Commercial Travelers. He was also a member of the Tri-State Independent Blind Society.

    Mr. Lyle M. Parker, 74, of Monastery Road and formerly of Foothill Road in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 10:55 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 1998, at home. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, September 14, at Dennis Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque. Services were at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, at the funeral home. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
          Mr. Parker was survived by his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Gary (Pam) Parker, of Sherrill, Ia., and Robert (Charlene) Parkern of Waukarusa, Kan.; two daughters, Lorinda Steinberg, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Laurie Specht, of Dubuque, Ia.; 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Wayne) Lynch, Richard (Rene) Parker, Clayton (Shawn) Specht, Jason (Shelbie) Specht, Tim (Nicole) Specht, Angie Specht, Tom Specht, Stacy and David Steinberg, Mike (Molly) Slater, and Jennifer (Carl) Quilliams; 16 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Max Parker, William (Joyce) Parker, and Jack (Sally) Parker, all of Dubuque, Ia. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Vi) Millius and Janet Cheever; and two great-grandsons.

  • Max W. Parker was born October 20, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker. Max Parker worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 24 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the United Automobile Workers Union Local 94 and the American Legion Post 6 of Dubuque.

    Mr. Max W. Parker, 72, of West 1st Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 10:03 p.m., Monday, December 13, 1999, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, at Dennis Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque. Services were at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, December 16, at the funeral home. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, where military rites were accorded by the American Legion Post 6 of Dubuque.
          Mr. Parker was survived by two brothers, Jack (Sally) Parker and Bill (Joyce) Parker, both of Dubuque, Ia.; a brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Millius, of Dubuque, Ia.; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Parker, of Dubuque, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Max Parker, Jr., in 1980; two sisters, Janet Cheevers, in September 1996, and Violette M. "Vi" Millius, on June 25, 1992; and a brother, Lyle Parker, on September 12, 1998.

    • Max W. Parker III, 28, of Early, Texas, died at 2 a.m., Friday, September 19, 1986, in Early, of an accidental drowning. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, at Behr Funeral in Dubuque, Iowa, and services were at 9 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, at the funeral home. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery at Galena, Illinois.
            Max Parker was born August 23, 1958, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He was a construction worker.
            Mr. Parker was survived his parents, Mrs. Arthur (Vera Stowe) Rangel, of Route 1, Bernard, Ia., and Max W. Parker II, of Dubuque, Ia.; a sister, Mrs. James (Judy) Hyde, of Hazel Green, Wis.; and four brothers, William P. Sheredy, of Preston, Ia., Terry L. Switzer, of Galena, Ill., Ronald C. Switzer, of Dubuque, Ia., and Gary Switzer, of Epworth, Ia.

  • William Parker was born to Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker.

  • Jack Parker was born to Max and Angeline (Richter) Parker.

• Martha M. Richter was born circa 1898, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Gerhardt) Richter. She married Einar Hageman, and they lived at Chicago, Illinois. Einar and Martha likely had a son named Greg.

from GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN BIRTH RECORDS - EARLIEST TO 1891 (P - R) http://ftp.rootsweb.ancestry.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/grant/vitals/births/to1891/birthpr.txt
Surname	Given Name at Birth	Date of Birth	Place of Birth	Father	Mother
Richter	Johann Leo	1879-Feb-11	Potosi	Johann Richter	Anna Maria Leeser
Richter	Anna Barbara	1881-Jan-20	Potosi	John Richter	Maria Leeser
Richter	Lousia Blondina	1883-May-08	Potosi	John Richter	Anna Maria Lesser
Richter	Male	1884-Sep-26	British Hollow	Johann Richter	Ann Maria Leeper
Richter	Female	1891-Jan-03	Potosi	Johann Richter	Anna Maria Leizer

According to the 1900 U.S. census, the Richter family was living in Bloomington Town, Grant County, Wisconsin, and consisted of John, age 45, born March 1855, farmer; his wife Anna M., age 42, born November 1857, married 22 years. with six children, three of whom were living; son Albert S., age 15, born September 1884, at school; and son Herman J., age 12, born August 1887.

Children of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve:

• Helena "Lena" Gertrude Duve was born on July 16, 1882, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents and attending school. Lena Duve married Andrew Vondrum circa 1906. Andrew Vondrum was born on August 28, 1880, in Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Mary Anna (Brandt) Vondrum [Vondran]. Andrew and Lena Vondrum lived at Cassville, Wisconsin. Lena was a former school teacher. She was a 50-year member of the Royal Neighbors of America, a 50-year member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, and a member of the National Council of Catholic Women.

  Andrew Vondrum died in 1964.

  Mrs. Helena "Lena" Vondrum, 91, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Monday morning, March 11, 1974, at home. Visitation was after 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Cassville, where the Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Cassville, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Vondrum was survived by three sons, Bernard Vondrum, Harold Vondrum, and Vincent Vondrum, all of Cassville, Wis.; 7 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; and four sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Klein, of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. Carrie Flesch, of Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Dora Leeser of Potosi, Wis., and Mrs. Martha Brandt, of Cuba City, Wis.

  Children of Andrew and Helena (Duve) Vondrum:

  • Bernard J. Vondrum was born on December 30, 1906, son of Andrew and Helena (Duve) Vondrum. Bernard Vondrum married Lenice Longmire*. She was born on January 4, 1906. Bernard and Lenice Vondrum lived at Cassville, Wisconsin. Bernard was employed at the Dairyland Power Company in Cassville before his retirement. He had also been a member of the Cassville Volunteer Fire Department.
    * = Lenice's given name appears as Lenice, with just one n, in an online SSDI, but her name is spelled with two n's, as Lennice, in her husband Bernard's obituary. Her maiden name is spelled as Longmeier in Bernard's obituary, but her brother Leonard's last name in her obituary was spelled Longmire, and the same spelling occurs for him in an online SSDI.

    Mrs. Bernard (Lenice) Vondrum, 67, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Saturday morning, March 17, 1973, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation was after 3 p.m., Sunday, March 18, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Cassville, where the scripture service was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 19, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, and burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mrs. Vondrum was survived by her husband, Bernard, three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Helen) Ploessl, of Cassville, Wis., Mrs. John (Dorothy) Kunz, of Lancaster, Wis., and Mary Vondrum, of Madison, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard Longmire, of La Grange, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd Barr, of Cassville, Wis.

    Bernard J. Vondrum, 76, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Thursday, June 16, 1983, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation was after 3 p.m., Friday, June 17, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Cassville, where the wake service was held at 4 p.m. and the Rosary recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Cassville.
          Mr. Vondrum was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Helen) Ploessl, of Cassville, Wis., Mary Vondrum, of Madison, Wis., and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Kunz, of Lancaster, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Harold Vondrum and Vincent Vondrum, both of Cassville, Wis.

    • Helen Vondrum, daughter of Bernard and Lenice (Longmire) Vondrum, married Clifford A. Ploessl on September 20, 1949, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Wisconsin. Clifford Ploessl was born on June 13, 1928, in Waterloo Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, son of John and Gertrude (Hochhausen) Ploessl. Cliff and Helen Ploessl lived at Cassville, Wisconsin, where they were members of St. Charles Catholic Church.
            Clifford owned and operated Cliff's Coffee Cup in Cassville for many years and was known for his friendliness and warmth toward all. He also worked in the local schools and was active in the local AA Chapter, where he befriended many. Clifford was an extraordinary card player and was always ready for a game of cribbage. He especially loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren.

      Clifford A. Ploessl, 72, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Friday, September 15, 2000, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in South Lancaster Township, after a lengthy illness. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, September 18, at Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Cassville, where there was a parish wake service at 4:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, with the Rev. Richard J. Leffler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
            Mr. Ploessl was survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Helen; 10 children, David (Vicki) Ploessl and Kenneth (Mary) Ploessl, both of Cassville, Wis., Robert Ploessl, of Oregon, Wis., Thomas (Anne) Ploessl, of Waunakee, Wis.; Douglas (Cindy) Ploessl, of Cassville, Wis., Ronald Ploessl, of Madison, Wis., Greg (Rhonda) Ploessl, of Waunakee, Wis., Diane Ploessl, of Madison, Wis., Patrick (Chris) Ploessl, of Cassville, Wis., and Daniel Ploessl, of Waunakee, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; two sisters, Netty Breuer and Sharon (Jim) Reynolds, both of Cassville, Wis.; one brother, Delano (Shirley) Ploessl, of Cassville, Wis.; a special sister-in-law, Mary Vondrum, of Madison, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Melvin, Donald, and James.

    • Dorothy Vondrum was born on August 27, 1938, daughter of Bernard and Lenice (Longmire) Vondrum. Dorothy Vondrum married John Kunz. John and Dorthy Kunz lived at Lancaster, Wisconsin.

      Mrs. John (Dorothy) Kunz, 60, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, died Wednesday evening, February 3, 1999, at home. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, at Larson Family Funeral in Fennimore, Wisconsin, where there was a parish Rosary recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore, and burial was in the church cemetery.

  • Harold F. Vondrum was born on March 3, 1912, son of Andrew and Helena (Duve) Vondrum. Harold Vondrum married Rose Kirschbaum on January 18, 1933, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Wisconsin. Harold and Rose Vondrum farmed in the area of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, where Harold also ran the DX bulk oil agency. After retiring from there, he tended bar part time in Cassville, Wisconsin. Harold loved playing cards and fishing and enjoyed traveling.

    Mrs. Harold (Rose) Vondrum, 47, of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, died Friday night, June 8, 1962, at a hospital in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Visitation was at the Eckstein Funeral Home in Cassville, Wisconsin, until 2 p.m., Sunday, June 10, when the body was taken to the family home in Bloomington, Wisconsin, where visitation was after 3 p.m. and where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glen Haven, and burial was in St. Charles Cemetery in Cassville.
          Mrs. Vondrum was survived by her husband, Harold; one son, Loren Vondrum, of Glen Haven, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Prew and Mrs. Joan Draka, both of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Bausch, Mrs. Chris Meier, Mrs. Ned McDonald, and Mrs. Albert Hochhausen, all of Cassville, Wis., and Mrs. Raymond Small, of Antioch, Ill; and two brothers, Paul Kirschbaum, of Cassville, Wis., and Andrew Kirschbaum, of Bagley, Wis.

    Harold Vondrum married Marcella Breuer on June 3, 1967, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, Wisconsin. Harold and Marcella Vondrum lived at Cassville.

    Harold F. Vondrum, 87, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Friday, October 29, 1999, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 1, at Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Cassville, where there was a parish scripture service at 4:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, with the Rev. John Norder officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mr. Vondrum was survived by his wife Marcella; three children, Loren (Linda) Vondrum, Patsy (Roger) Prew, and Joan (Don) Draka, all of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jean Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis.; three stepchildren, Ronald (Sheri) Breuer, of Platteville, Wis., and Maurice (Vicky) Breuer and Linda Breuer, both of Cassville, Wis.; and five stepgrandchildren.

    • Loren Vondrum, son of Harold and Rose (Kirschbaum) Vondrum, married Linda S. Ley on May 28, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Glen Haven, Wisconsin. Linda was born on February 9, 1939, in Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin, daughter of Peter and Hilda (Rauch) Ley. She graduated from Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Wisconsin, in 1957. Loren and Linda Vondrum lived near Glen Haven until moving to Prairie du Chien in 1994. Linda Vondrum loved golfing, was an excellent cook, and also enjoyed plants, crafts, and birdwatching. She served as the meal-site manager for the Cassville Senior Citizens for many years. She dearly loved her family and grandchildren.

      Linda S. Vondrum, 61, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, formerly of the Cassville/Glen Haven, Wisconsin, area, died Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, as the result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident south of Prairie du Chien. The Crawford County Sheriff's Department was notified of the accident at 5 p.m. Deputies said Vondrum was attempting to turn left into her driveway from the westbound lane of U.S. 18, about one mile south of Prairie du Chien, when she was struck from behind by a pickup. Linda Vondrum was taken by ambulance to Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital where she died from head injuries sustained in the accident.
            Visitation was from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, September 22, at Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Cassville, where there was a scripture service at 5:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 23, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Cassville, with the Rev. William Gerut officiating.
            Mrs. Vondrum was survived by her husband, Loren; four children, Laurie (Steven) Krebsbach, of Beaver Dam, Wis., Sandy (Fred) Fishnick, of Battle Creek, Mich., Tom (Gina) Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis., and Dan (Kathy) Vondrum, of Maplewood, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Dan, Ryan, and Matt Krebsbach, Andrea, Preston, Emma, and Nathan Fishnick, Jesse Richards, Alison Vondrum, and Alex and Michaela Vondrum; two brothers, Jim Ley, of Cassville, Wis., and Joe (Judy) Ley, of Bagley, Wis.; and a sister, Leta (Keith) Willman, of Guttenberg, Ia. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Rose Marie; her husband's parents, Harold and Rose Vondrum; a sister, Mary Angela, who died in infancy; a sister-in-law, Kate Ley; and a brother-in-law, Franklin Kirschbaum.

  • Vincent C. Vondrum was born on December 7, 1913, in Cassville, Wisconsin, son of Andrew and Helena (Duve) Vondrum. Vincent attended Cassville schools. Vincent Vondrum, who was nicknamed "Krum," married Jean L. Shaben on November 20, 1945, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Cassville, Wisconsin. Jean Shaben was born on July 27, 1924, in Cassville, Wisconsin, daughter of Clifford and Agnes (Brinkman) Shaben. She attended St. Charles School in Cassville. Jean enjoyed music and was able to play the piano, saxophone and the guitar. Jean and her sisters had a small band where she played the saxophone. Vincent and Jean Vondrum lived at Cassville, where they farmed. After retirement, Jean worked for Wisconsin Barge Lines and Rapid Die and Mold Co.

    Vincent C. Vondrum, 79, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Saturday, March 27, 1993, at home. Funeral services were on Tuesday, March 30, 1993, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Cassville, and burial was in the church cemetery. The Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Cassville was in charge of arrangements.
          Mr. Vondrum was survived by his wife, Jean; a son, Dennis (and Betty) Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis.; three grandchildren; and a brother, Harold (and Marcella) Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis.

    Jean L. Vondrum, 83, of Cassville, Wisconsin, died Sunday, September 30, 2007, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, South Lancaster Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville, where friends also called after 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, with the Rev. John Norder and the Rev. William Seipp officiating. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery at Cassville.
          Mrs. Vondrum was survived by a son, Dennis (Betty) Vondrum, of Madison, Wis.; three grandchildren, Travis, Chad, and Cody Vondrum; a great-grandchild, Kayla Miller; a brother and six sisters, Rose (John) Schnorrenberg, Lea Mae (Lester) Esser, Lila (Julius) Hochhausen, Gloria (Robert) Hudson and Judy (Dennis) Laufenberg, all of Cassville, Wis., Joanne (Gerald) Duncan, of Bloomington, Wis., and Lonnie (Helen) Shaben, of Dubuque, Ia; and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers, Paul Shaben and LeRoy Shaben.

• Mary Susan Duve was born on December 3, 1883, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census, Susan was living at home with her parents and attending school. She was graduated from Potosi High School in 1904. She taught in the Grant County, Wis., schools for several years. Susan Duve married Sylvester Joseph Brandt on September 18, 1907, in Grant County, Wisconsin. Sylvester was born December 14, 1874, in Wisconsin, son of Cyriakus and Appalonia (Bischoff*) Brandt. Sylvester and Susan Brandt lived at Kieler, Wisconsin, where they were farmed and were members of Immaculate Conception Church. Sylvester was also a member of the church's Holy Name Society.
  * = One online source has the maiden name as Bishop.

  Mrs. Susan Brandt, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Wednesday morning, June 12, 1935, at 1:35 a.m., at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, after a short illness. The body was taken to the family home near Kieler, from where the funeral was held Friday morning, June 14, to the Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler at 9:00. The Rev. J. Greiveldinger officiated at the requiem high mass, preached the sermon, and said prayers at the gravesite in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Vincent Vondrum, Joseph Leeser, Alfred Klein, Irvin Kieler, and Alfred and Virgil Brandt.
        Mrs. Brandt was survived by her husband; four sons, Walter, Donald, Karl, and Merlin, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Anna Duve, of Potosi, Wis.; six sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Lena) Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis.; Mrs. Leo (Dora) Leeser, of Potosi; Mrs. Andrew (Bertha) Bode, of Potosi; Mrs. Charles (Caroline) Flesch, of Madison, Wis.; Mrs. Henry (Mathilda) Klein, of Potosi; and Mrs. Adolph (Martha) Brandt, of Louisburg, Wis.; and a brother, Albert Duve, of Potosi, Wis. Mrs. Brandt was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Duve, and two daughters.

  Sylvester J. Brandt, 68, of Route 1, Cuba City, Wisconsin, died at 4 o'clock, Wednesday, March 24, 1943, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, following a brief illness. The body was taken to the East Dubuque Funeral Home in East Dubuque, Illinois. The funeral was held Saturday morning, March 27, at 10 o'clock, from the funeral home to the Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Joseph F. Greiveldinger officiating. Father Greiveldinger delivered the sermon and also said the prayers at the graveside in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Bernard Vondrum, Joseph Leeser, Virgil Brandt, Robert Bode, Raphael Brandt, and Lilliard Kieler, all nephews. Members of St. John's Court, Catholic Order of Foresters, of Dickeyville, attended the services in a body.
        Mr. Brandt was survived by four sons, Walter Brandt, of Potosi, Wis.; Donald Brandt, at home; Corporal Karl Brandt, at Fort Casey, Wash., and Private First Class Merlin Brandt, at Tucson, Wash; three brothers, Clem Brandt, of Cuba City, Wis., and Louis Brandt and Adolph Brandt, both of Kieler, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Schmieder, of Kieler, Wis., and Mrs. Frances Kieler and Mrs. Christina Jackson, both of Dubuque, Ia. His wife, the former Mary Susan Duve, preceded him in death in 1935.

  Children of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt:

  • Walter A. Brandt was born January 16, 1913, in Kieler, Wisconsin, son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt. Walter Brandt lived at Kieler, Wisconsin, where he was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was a self-employed carpenter. He later lived at Dickeyville, Wisconsin.

    Walter A. Brandt, 74, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, and formerly of Kieler, Wisconsin, died at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 1987, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation was until 9 p.m., Friday, October 30, at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where the parish Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 31, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler.
          Mr. Brandt was survived by three brothers, Donald Brandt, of Kieler, Wis., and Karl Brandt and Merlin Brandt, both of Potosi, Wis.

  • Donald Brandt, son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt, lived at Kieler, Wisconsin.

  • Karl B. Brandt was born January 28, 1918, in Kieler, Wisconsin, son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt. Karl Brandt married Pearl Schmitz on August 26, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Coupeville, Washington. Karl and Pearl Brandt lived at Potosi, Wisconsin. Karl owned and operated the Tennyson (Knothole) Lumber Company for many years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, and he was a member of the Berg-Averkamp Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5276 of Potosi. Karl had a stong love of family and passion for life with his many diverse and unique interests. He was especially known for his sense of humor and his story telling abilities.

    Karl B. Brandt, 84, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, after a brief illness. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 13, at Martin Page Funeral Home in Potosi, where there was a scripture wake service at 3:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew Cemetery, where military rites were accorded.
          Mr. Brandt was survived by his wife, Pearl; four children, Susan (Richard) Benson, of East Moline, Ill., Dennis (Brenda) Brandt, of Onalaska, Wis., Bonnie (Rand) Sortland, of Hudson, Wis., and Ron (and fiancée Cindy Klinkhammer) Brandt, of Lancaster, Wis; nine grandchildren, Shellie Mortensen, Cindi Collins, Scott (Christina) Benson, Michael Benson, Angela, Alyssa, and Andria Brandt, and Brett and Dane Sortland; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Brandt, of Kieler, Wis., and Merlin (Mabel) Brandt, of Potosi, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jerry and James Brandt; a grandson, Rick Benson; and a brother, Walter Brandt.

  • Merlin B. Brandt was born on May 24, 1920, in Kieler, Wisconsin, son of Sylvester and Susan (Duve) Brandt. Merlin, who was called "Tubbs," enlisted in the Army Air Corps. in December of 1941, serving in Italy, North Africa and the Panama Canal until September 1945, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. Merlin Brandt married Mabel "Babe" Patcle on May 21, 1946, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin.
          Tubbs farmed in rural Potosi and was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing and telling stories. Tubbs also loved to go to McCartney's Corner for coffee every morning.

    Merlin B. "Tubbs" Brandt, 88, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, May 11, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery at Potosi, where military rites will be accorded by Berg Averkamp Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5276 and the American Legion Post 473, both of Potosi. Family and friends called after 9 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church. The Martin Funeral Home, Potosi, was in charge of arrangements.
          He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Mabel "Babe"; five children, Beth (Carl) Abing, of Cassville, Wis., Greg (Mary) Brandt, of Cuba City, Wis., and Cathy (George) Pennekamp, Pat (Tom) Tobin, and Jane (Dale) Ley, all of Potosi, Wis.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Brandt, of Kieler, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Brandt, of East Moline, Ill., and Helen Patcle, of Potosi, Wis.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Walter Brandt and Karl Brandt.

• Dora A. Duve* was born on October 5, 1885, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents and attending school. Dora Duve married Leo Leeser. He was born circa 1879 in Wisconsin Leo and Dora Leeser lived at Potosi, Wisconsin. Dora was a member of the Altar Sodality of St. Andrew-Thomas and the Legion of Mary.
  * = A birth record lists her name as "Dora Emilia" and the 1900 U.S. census and her obituary lists her name as "Dora A."; her middle name may then have been Amelia.

  Leo Leeser died in 1957.

  Dora A. (Duve) Leeser, 94, of rural Potosi, Wisconsin, died Sunday afternoon, September 28, 1980, at the Lancaster Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Visitation was after 4 p.m., Monday, September 29, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Rosary was said at 8:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Leeser was survived by a son, Joseph Leeser, and a daughter Luella Patcle, both of rural Potosi, Wis.; 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Carrie Flesch of Great Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Martha Brandt and Mrs. Matilda Klein, both of Cuba City, Wis.

  Children of Leo and Dora (Duve) Leeser:

  • Joseph B. Leeser was born April 20, 1909, in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, son of Leo and Dora (Duve) Leeser. Joseph Leeser married Bernice Wiedman on June 7, 1938, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin. Joe and Bernice Leeser farmed at Potosi. Joe later worked at Schaefer Milling and Kowalski Kieler of Dickeyville, Wisconsin.

    Joseph B. Leeser, 78, of British Hollow Road in Potosi, Wisconsin, died Saturday night, January 16, 1988, at home. Visitation was from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 18, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the wake service was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mr. Leeser was survived by his wife, Bernice; three daughters, Mrs. Jacob (Joanne) Udelhoven and Mrs. Joseph (Delores) Kerkenbush, both of Potosi, Wis., and Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Appeldoorn, of Woodbury Heights, Minn.; two sons, Karl Leeser, of Potosi, Wis., and Owen Leeser, of Dubuque, Ia.; 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and a sister, Luella Patcle, of Potosi, Wis.

  • Luella E. Leeser was born on April 6, 1915, in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Leo and Dora (Duve) Leeser. Luella graduated from St. Andrew High School. Luella Leeser married John Patcle on September 28, 1937, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin. John and Lucille Patcle farmed in rural Potosi. Luella also worked for many years as a nurse's aid at Lancaster Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Luella liked to dance, travel, crochet, knit, sew, and play cards.

    John Patcle died on May 27, 1969.

    Luella E. Patcle, 93, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Visitation was held at the church, prior to services. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery at Potosi. The Martin Funeral Home in Potosi was in charge of arrangements.
          Mrs. Patcle was survived by three children, Dorothea (Carl) Blindert, John (Cheryl) Patcle and Louis (Yolonda) Patcle, all of Potosi; Wis., her special friend, Russell Kasparek, of Lancaster, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bernice Leeser, and Mabel (Merlin) Brandt, both of Potosi, and a brother-in-law, Frank (Helen) Patcle, of Potosi. She also was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a granddaughter, at birth; a great-grandson, Brad Welter; and a brother, Joe Leeser.

• Bertha E. Duve was born on November 20, 1887, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents and attending school. Bertha Duve married Andrew Bode in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Andrew was born on April 12, 1875, in Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Anna Bode. Andrew and Bertha Bode lived at Potosi, Wis. Andrew and his son Bob owned and operated a Case Implement dealership in Potosi from the 1930s to the late 1950s.

  Children of Andrew and Bertha (Duve) Bode:

  • Marie Bode was born circa 1917, daughter of Andrew and Bertha (Duve) Bode. Marie Schaefer married Arvin L. Schaefer on January 30, 1940, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. Arvin Schaefer was born May 24, 1914, on the family farm at Potosi, Wisconsin, son of John and Barbara (Pluemer) Schaefer.

    Mrs. Arvin (Marie) Schaefer, 49, of rural Potosi, Wisconsi, died Wednesday, September 13, 1967, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation was after 7 p.m., Thursday, September 14, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Rosary was prayed at 8 p.m., Thursday. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 16, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, and burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mrs. Schaefer was survived by her husband, Arvin; four sons, James Schaefer, Robert Schaefer, and Daniel Schaefer, all of Potosi, Wis., and Donald Schaefer, of Norfolk, Va.; five daughters, Jo Ann Schaefer, Jane Schaefer, Linda Schaefer, and Judy Schaefer, all at home, and Mrs. Patrick (Susan) Tappe, of Clinton, Ia.; three grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Bode, of Potosi, Wis.

    Arvin, who was called "Growler," spent his days farming and socializing. His truck odometer turned as he made his many visits delivering walnuts, candy bars, and apples for pies. His home was always open for young and old. Arvin was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Tenosi Council 6480.

    Arvin L. "Growler" Schaefer, 85, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 22, 2000, on the same farm where he was born. His life and faith had touched many people through the years. Now Arvin can perpetually sing "You Are My Sunshine" and dance. Visitation was from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 24, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, where the Rosary was said at 2:15 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Andrew Church, and burial was in the church cemetery. The Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Potosi was in charge of arrangements.
          Mr. Schaefer was survived by nine children, Jim (and Pat) Schaefer, of Platteville, Wis., Sue (and Pat) Tappe, of Clinton, Ia., Don (and Linda) Schaefer, of Platteville, Wis., "Rusty" (and Jackie) Schaefer, of Racine, Wis., Danyy (and Bernie) Schaefer, of Potosi, Wis., Jo Schaefer (and Dave Stai), of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Jane (and Bob) Brader, of Madison, Wis., Linda (and Terry) Trumm, of Oakland, Mich., and Judy Schaefer (and Martin Jacobson), of Jackson, Mich.; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sister Aimee Schaefer, of Green Bay, Wis.; and five brothers, Victor (and Anita) Schaefer, of Potosi, Wis., Paul (and Lois) Schaefer, of Dubuque, Ia., Joseph (and Dot) Schaefer and Cyril (and Gen) Schaefer, both of Potosi, Wis., and Alred (and Gene) Schaefer, of Platteville, Wis. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; three sisters, Sister Mary Aelred, Nellie Brooks, and Bea Ray; and two brothers, his twin brother, Orville Schaefer, and Mickey Schaefer.

  • Robert L. Bode was born July 1, 1923, in Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Andrew and Bertha (Duve) Bode. Robert Bode married Doris Ambort on May 22, 1944, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin. Bob and Doris Bode lived at Potosi. Bob and his father owned and operated a Case Implement dealership in Potosi from the 1930s to the late 1950s. He and his wife Doris later owned and operated Bode Trucking. Bob was a World War II Navy veteran and belonged to the American Legion Post 473 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5276, of Potosi. He was a great outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and Ford trucks. He enjoyed being with his many friends, and they could be seen harassing each other daily. Robert found much joy in his family and especially his grandchildren.

    Robert L. "Bob" Bode, 74, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Thursday, December 4, 1997, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa, after complications during heart bypass surgery. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 7, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, where there was a scripture wake service at 3:30 p.m., and an American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars service at 4 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, December 8, at St. Andrew's Church, with the Rev. Richard J. Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, where military rites were accorded by the Berg Averkamp Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5276 and the American Legion Post 473, of Potosi. The Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home in Potosi was in charge of arrangements.
          Mr. Bode was survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Ronald Bode, Ted (Diane) Bode, Jerry (Diane) Bode, Mark (Ann) Bode, and Victoria (Tim) Timmerman, all of Potosi, Wis., Rosie (Bob) Long, of Arvada, Colo., and Norma (Richard) Kammerud, of Lancaster, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Norman Ambort, of Potosi, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Marie (Arvin) Schaefer.

    • Ronnie R. Bode was born on November 18, 1944, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Robert and Doris (Ambort) Bode. Ronnie graduated from Potosi High School in Potosi, Wisconsin, in 1962. Ronnie Bode enjoyed trucking, which he did for many years. More recently, he worked for Tschiggfrie Excavating and Wamsley Excavating. Ronnie also liked fishing and tractor pulls, and in his younger years he enjoyed flying and air shows. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.

      Ronnie R. Bode, 62, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Monday, September 17, 2007, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin, with hospice. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 20, and after 9 a.m., Friday, September 21, at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi, where there was a scripture service at 4 p.m., Thursday. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, September 21, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
            Mr. Bode was survived by his daughter, Jamie (Christopher) Signorino, of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren, Zane, Luke, Sarah and Rex; his mother, Doris Bode, of Potosi, Wis.; six brothers and sisters, Rosie (Bob) Long, of Arvada, Colo., Norma Jean (Dick) Kammerud, of Lancaster, Wis., and Ted (Diane) Bode, Jerry (Diane) Bode, Mark Bode and Vicki (Tim) Timmerman, all of Potosi, Wis.; 10 nieces and nephews; and good friends, Donna and Dan Burkart and Pat and Kathy Hickson, all of Dubuque, Ia., and Kim Bailiff, of Cassville, Wis. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bode.

• Mary Caroline Duve was born on April 3, 1890, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents and attending school. Caroline "Carrie" Duve married Charles Flesch, and they lived at Madison, Wis. Carrie Flesch, 94, died in May 1984, with a last residence of Great Falls, Montana.

• Mathilda M. Duve was born on October 20, 1892, in Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents. Mathilda Duve married Henry Joseph Klein. Henry Klein was born on August 30, 1880, in Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Emma F. Klein. Henry and Mathilda Klein lived at Potosi, Wisconsin, and circa 1945 moved to Dubuque, Iowa. Henry was a railroad employee.

  Henry J. Klein, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, and formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Saturday, October 8, 1960, at a Dubuque hospital. Visitation was after 2 p.m., Sunday, October 9, at the Eckstein Funeral Home, where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m., Sunday. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, at St. Thomas Church in Potosi, Wisconsin, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Klein was survived by his wife, Mathilda; three sons, Alfred Klein, of Potosi, Wis., Robert Klein, of Rockford, Ill., and David Klein, of Dubuque, Ia.; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Anderson*, of Rockford, Ill.; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Leo Markus, of Potosi, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph Udelhoven, of Cassville, Wis.

  Mathilda (Duve) Klein, 94, formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Tuesday night, October 28, 1986, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, October 31, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Klein was survived by three sons, Alfred Klein, of Potosi, Wis., David Klein, of Fox Lake, Ill., and Robert Klein, of Rockford, Ill.; one daughter, Frances Anderson, of Madison, Wis.; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Brandt, of Cuba City, Wis.

  Children of Henry and Mathilda (Duve) Klein:

  • Alfred A. Klein was born September 29, 1913, son of Henry and Mathilda (Duve) Klein. Alfred Klein married Dorothy Kuster. Alfred and Dorothy Klein lived in Potosi, Wisconsin. Alfred was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Knights. He was Potosi Township chairman for 22 years, and he served on the Grant County Board for 20 years. He was on the Federal Land Bank board of directors for many years.

    Alfred A. Klein, 73, of East Street in Potosi, Wisconsin, died Monday night, June 29, 1987, at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation was from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights said the Rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mr. Klein was survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Mrs. David (Phyllis) Koeller, of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Earl (Eileen) Johnson, of Bellevue, Ia., and Mrs. Arthur (Patricia) Winklehaus, of Dubuque, Ia.; four grandchildren; two brothers, David Klein and Robert Klein, both of Rockford, Ill.; and a sister, Mrs. Frances Anderson, of Madison, Wis.

  • David Klein, son of Henry and Mathilda (Duve) Klein, was living at Dubuque, Iowa, in 1960; at Fox Lake, Illinois, in 1986; and at Rockford, Illinois, in 1987, according to the respective obituaries for his father, mother, and brother.

  • Robert Klein, son of Henry and Mathilda (Duve) Klein, resided at Rockford, Illinois.

  • Frances Klein, daughter of Henry and Mathilda (Duve) Klein, married [?] Anderson. In 1960, Frances Anderson was living at Rockford, Illinois, and in 1986 and 1987, at Madison, Wisconsin, according to the respective obituaries for her father, mother, and brother.

• Albert Alfred Duve was born October 7, 1894, in Wisconsin, son of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census he was living at home with his parents at Potosi, Wisconsin. Albert Duve married Emma T. Kreiser. Emma Kreiser was born December 15, 1896, in Wisconsin, daughter of Frank John and Elizabeth M. (Klein) Kreiser. Albert and Emma Duve lived at Potosi, Wisconsin.

  Albert A. Duve, 73, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, November 8, 1967, at Madison General Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, after a short illness. Visitation was after 5 p.m., Thursday, November 9, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, November 10, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Duve was survived by his wife, Emma; two sons, Bernard Duve, of Madison, Wis., and Albert Duve, Jr., of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kuhl, of Hazel Green, Wis., Mrs. Jerome Skolaski, of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Harold Hesseling, of Mount Hope, Wis., and Mrs. W. Robert O'Connor, of Chicago, Ill.; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Lena Vondrum, of Cassville, Wis., Mrs. Dora Leeser, of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Carrie Flesch, of Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Mathilda Klein, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Martha Brandt, of Kieler, Wis.

  Mrs. Emma T. Duve, 76, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning, November 13, 1973, at the Prairie du Chien Convalescent Center. Visitation was after 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 15, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Duve was survived by two sons, Bernard Duve, of Madison, Wis., and Albert Duve, Jr., of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Kuhl, of Hazel Green, Wis., Mrs. Jerome (Lucille) Skolaski, of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Harold (Alberta) Hesseling, of Mount Hope, Wis., and Mrs. W. Robert (Betty) O'Connor, of Chicago, Ill.; 26 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ed Kreiser, of Madison, Wis.; and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hurst, of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Elizabeth Tracy, of Madison, Wis., and Mrs. Frieda Linden, of Dickeyville, Wis.

  Children of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve:

  • [Infant twin sons] Duve, sons of of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve, born and died (date unknown) at Potosi, Wisconsin.

  • Donald Duve was born (birth date unknown), son of of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve.

    Donald Duve is mentioned in his sister Alberta Hesseling's 2006 obituary as having predeceased her, and he is not mentioned as having survived either of his parents in their 1967 and 1973 obituaries, so presumably Donald Duve died before 1967.

  • Dorothy M. Duve was born on January 1, 1915. Dorothy Duve married Clarence H. Kuhl. Clarence Kuhl was born on September 25, 1903. Clarence and Dorothy Kuhl lived at Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

    Clarence Kuhl, 69, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died in March 1973. Dorothy M. Kuhl, 73, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died December 25, 1988. They were buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.

  • Lucille M. Duve was born on May 8, 1917, daughter of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve. Lucille Duve married Jerome Skolaski on August 5, 1939. Jerome Skolaski was born on February 9, 1916, in Madison, Wisconsin, son of John and Johanna (Weber) Skolaski. Jerome served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Jerome and Lucille Skolaski lived at Madison, Wisconsin. They were members of St. James Catholic Church. Jerome was employed by Findorff Construction Company.

    Lucille M. Skolaski, 83, of Madison, Wisconsin, died January 1, 2001.

    Jerome Skolaski, of Madison, Wisconsin, age 87, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. Private funeral services were held at a later date. Gunderson East Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
          Mr. Skolaski was survived by his siblings, Bertha Spink of Madison, Wis., Cathrine Barnes of Joliet, Ill., Julia (Edward) Wright of Madison, Wis., Cecilia (Lee) Bethel of Monona, Wis., Eleanor (James) Strand of Bourbonnais, Ill., Betty (Donald) Wright of Monona, Wis., and Robert J. (Margaret) Skolaski of Madison, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his siblings, Sister Theresita Skolaski, August (Lillian) Skolaski, and Richard (Ruth) Skolaski; and brother-in-law, Clarence Spink.
    Source for Jerome Skolaski obituary: http://www.madison.com/obits/.

  • Alberta F. Duve was born on September 23, 1918, in Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve. Alberta Hesseling married Harold B. Hesseling on February 14, 1939, in Potosi, Wisconsin. Harold Hesseling was born on September 25, 1913, son of Joe B. and Anna C. (Rupt) Hesseling. Together Harold and Alberta Hesseling farmed in Potosi and the Mount Hope area until moving to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where they retired.

    Harold B. Hesseling, 86, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on March 27, 2000.

    Alberta F. Hesseling, 87, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, May 15, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery at Tennyson, Wisconsin. Family and friends called after 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 15 until the time of departure for the church at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.
          Mrs. Hesseling was survived by a son, Richard (Kathy) Hesseling, of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; two daughters, Lois (Bob) Meyer, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Mary (Ron) Lewis, of Beloit, Wis.; two brothers, Al (Janice) Duve, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Bernard (Dorothy) Duve, of Sun City, Ariz.; a sister, Elizabeth (Dr. Wm. Robt.) O'Connor, of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren, Tim (Tori) Haas and Robyn (Mike) Koehler, both of Beloit, Wis., and Justin Hesseling, of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; three great-grandchildren, Chynna, Michael and Christopher; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Donald Duve; two sisters, Dorothy Kuhl and Lucille Skolaski; along with infant twin brothers.

  • Bernard Duve was born in Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve.

  • Albert Duve, Jr. was born on June 26, 1925, in Potosi, Wisconsin, son of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve. Albert, who was called "Al," married Janice Pluemer on September 10, 1949, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. Together they raised three adopted children. Al Duve was a World War II Air Force Veteran, and a 1949 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He owned an insurance company and tax return service. Al was executive director of Prairie Federal Savings and Loan, which became Anchor Bank, from which he retired as regional vice president in 1992. Al continued his charitable activities with the Blackhawk Apartments, Fr. Paul Fagan of Tanzania, and St. John's Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Eagles, and the American Legion. One of Al's favorite pastimes was fishing with his two buddies, Arnie and Fr. Paul. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend.

    Albert "Al" Duve Jr., 82, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, died peacefully Friday, June 20, 2008, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where the rosary was recited at 4:15 p.m., an Eagles tribute was at 7 p.m., and a wake scripture service was at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 26, the day of his birth, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with the Rev. James Warosh S.J. officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery at Prairie du Chien, where military rites were accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. Al is now with God and will be missed very much by all.
          Mr. Duve was survived by his wife of 58 years, Janice Duve, of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; a son, Thomas (Jill) Duve, of Baton Rouge, La.; two daughters, Theresa (Matthew) Langreck, of Holmen, Wis., and Jean Ann (Michael) Berghammer, of Janesville, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Bernard (Dorothy) Duve, of Sun City, Ariz.; and a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" O'Connor, of Glenview, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and three brothers.

  • Elizabeth Duve was born in Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Albert and Emma (Kreiser) Duve. Elizabeth Duve, who was called "Betty," married William Robert O'Connor. William Robert O'Connor was born on August 28, 1921. Dr. W. Robert and Betty O'Connor lived at Glenview, Illinois.

    William R. O'Connor, M.D., 84, of Glenview, Illinois, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, August 4, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Chicago, Illinois. Funeral services were held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Chicago to St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Chicago for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery at Des Plaines, Illinois.
          Dr. O'Connor was the beloved husband of Elizabeth ''Betty,'' née Duve; loving father of Kathleen (Michael) Diesman, Maureen O'Connor N.D., Timothy M.D. (Karyn) O'Connor, Margaret (Wayne Hasz) O'Connor, Patricia (Michael) McCall, Teresa O'Connor and Robert (Carol Maczka) O'Connor; proud grandpa Doc of Colleen, Cala and Maura O'Connor, Brendan and David Hasz, Robert, Patrick and Elizabeth McCall, and Christian DeJong; dear brother of Lucille (late Harry) Pierson; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
    Source for William R. O'Connor obituary: http://www.smithcorcoran.com/ and Chicago Tribune, indexed online at http://www.legacy.com/.

• Martha M. Duve was born February 14, 1897, at Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Richter) Duve. At the time of the 1900 U.S. census she was living at home with her parents. She married Adolph J. Brandt on June 25, 1915, in Grant County, Wisconsin. Adolph was born in 1892 in Wisconsin, son of Cyriakus and Appalonia (Bischoff) Brandt. Adolph and Martha Brandt lived at Louisburg, Wisconsin. Martha taught school in the Hazel Green, Wisconsin, area until her retirement.
  * = One online source has the maiden name as Bishop.

  Adolph Brandt died in 1952. Martha Brandt later moved to Kieler, Wisconsin, and then to Cuba City, Wisconsin, which became her permanent residence.

  Martha M. Brandt, 90, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Thursday, June 4, 1987, at home. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 5, at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City. Services were at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at the funeral home, and burial was in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa.
        Mrs. Brandt was survived by a son, Virgil, of Cuba City, Wis., and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

  Child of Adolph and Martha (Duve) Brandt:

  • Virgil B. Brandt was born July 31, 1918, in Jamestown Township of Grant County, Wisconsin, son of Adolph and Martha (Duve) Brandt. Virgil attended the Sinnippee Country School. Virgil Brandt married Elaine F. Oftedahl on November 24, 1962. Elaine Oftedehl was born on April 8, 1927, at Clarissa, minnesota, daughter of Christopher and Beulah (Cowles) Oftedahl. Virgil and Elaine Brandt lived all their married life on Sinnippee Lane in rural Cuba City, Wisconsin. He enjoyed gardening, cutting wood, and the outdoors. She was a homemaker.

    Virgil B. Brandt, 73, of rural Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 1992, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation was after 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Mergen-Boll Funeral Home in Platteville, Wisconsin. Services were at the funeral home at 2 p.m., Saturday. Burial of the cremains was at a later date in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa.
          Mr. Brandt was survived by his wife, Elaine, and a son, Matthew Brandt, of Cuba City, Wis.

    Elaine F. Brandt, 72, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly of rural Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at St. Anthony Park in St. Paul. Visitation was after 1 p.m., Friday, May 21, at Mergen-Boll Funeral Home in Platteville, Wisconsin, where memorial services were held at 2 p.m., with Mr. Ray Miller and Mr. Kevin Killiam officiating.
          Mrs. Brandt was survived by a son, Matthew Brandt, of Platteville, Wis.; a sister, Lois Marie Oftedahl, of St. Paul, Minn.; and a brother, Delvert (Lena) Oftedahl, of Lake Elmo, Minn.

John Kelly died in 1945, and Mary (Richter) Kelly died in 1952. They were buried at Potosi, Wisconsin.

• Lillian D. Kelly was born on March 20, 1892, daughter of John and Mary (Richter) Kelly. Lillian Kelly married Joseph C. Reynolds. Joseph Reynolds was born in 1884 in Wisconsin, son of John and Mary A. Reynolds. Joseph and Lillian Reynolds lived at Potosi, Wisconsin, where they were members of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Lillian was a member of Branch 42 of Catholic Knights, the St. Andrew-Thomas Altar Sodality, and the Legion of Mary. Joseph and Lillian had a daughter, Calista Reynolds.

  Joseph Reynolds died in 1962, and he was buried in St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery at Potosi, Wisconsin.

  Lillian D. Reynolds, 89, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Friday, October 2, 1981, at the Lancaster Nursing Home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday, October 4, at the Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the parish rosary was said at 3:30 p.m. and the Legion of Mary rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 5, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        She was survived by one daughter, Calista Schaefer, of Potosi, Wis.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Burns, of Lancaster, and Mary Faherty, of Milwaukee, Wis.

  Child of Joseph and Lillian (Kelly) Reynolds:

  • Calista M. Reynolds was born on October 24, 1925, in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kelly) Reynolds. Calista Reynolds, who was called "Kick," married Francis W. Schaefer on October 23, 1945, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin. Francis Schaefer, who was called "Mickey," was born on September 15, 1922, at Potosi, Wisconsin. Francis and Calista Schaefer lived at Potosi, Wisconsin.
          Francis worked at Case Power and Equipment from 1973 to 1983 and then joined Finney Implement, Inc., at Lancaster, Wisconsin. He served as Potosi Village board member and sewer commisioner for many years and was a member of the Potosi Businessmen's Club and the Knights of Columbus. He was a World War II veteran.
          Calista worked as a waitress for many years, mostly at the Dugout in Dickeyville. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and an active member of the Potosi Township Historical Society. She especially enjoyed collecting history of Potosi and the brewery. She also was a member of the Quilters Club and made many quilts for her family. Calista enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy.

    Francis W. "Mickey" Schaefer, 64, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, July 15, 1987, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Health Center, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 17, at Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home in Potosi, where the Knights of Columbus said the rosary at 5:30 p.m., and the wake service was at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 18, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery in Potosi.
          He was survived by his wife, Calista; six sons, Gary Schaefer, of Northampton, Mass., Mark Schaefer, of Elgin, Ill., Alan Schaefer, of Aurora, Colo., Karl Schaefer, of Kansas City, Kan., Mike Schaefer, of Madison, Wis., and Ron Schaefer, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Luann) Droessler, of Potosi, Wis., Mrs. Michael (Patrice) Udelhofen, of Platteville, Wis., and Amy Schaefer, of Whitewater, Wis.; three grandchildren; seven brothers, Victor Schaefer, Arvin Schaefer, Orville Schaefer, Joe Schaefer, and Cyril Schaefer, all of Potosi, Wis., Paul Schaefer, of Dubuque, Ia., and Aelred Schaefer, of Platteville, Wis.; and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Beatrice) Ray, of Porterville, Calif., Sister Aimee Schaefer, of Green Bay, Wis., and Mrs. LaVern (Nellie) Books, of Milwaukee, Wis.

    Calista M. "Kick" Schaefer, 83, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, with the Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery at Potosi. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 27, at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi, where there was a rosary service at 4 p.m. Family and friends also called from 10 a.m. until time of services, Tuesday, April 28, at the funeral home.
          She was survived by nine children, Gary (Barbara Fingold) Schaefer, of S. Deerfield, Mass., Mark (Dar) Schaefer, of Reedsburg, Wis., Alan (Sandy) Schaefer, of Independence, Wis., Luann (Joe) Droessler, of Potosi, Wis., Karl (Nancy Krasno) Schaefer, of Efland, N.C., Patrice (Eric Streicher) Udelhofen, of Madison, Wis., Amy (Patrick Muller) Schaefer, of Wadsworth, Ohio, Michael (Valerie) Schaefer, of Verona, Wis., and Ron (Marcelita) Schaefer, of Moore, Okla.; 15 grandchildren, Adrianne, Josh, Kylie, Sam, Abby, Erin, Hillary, Bryan, Jeremy, Alyssa, Jaedyn, Sydney, Jordan, Tyler and Trevor; three great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Jean Schaefer, of Platteville, Wis., Anita Schaefer and Dot Schaefer, both of Potosi, Wis., and Lois Schaefer, of Dubuque, Ia.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and an infant child at birth.