Jansen, Henrietta

Other Events:

• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George F Patten from Harve, France
• 1860 Census: 1860, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1860 Census:
W W Williamson in 1860 Freedom Census aged 60, Harri et 63, John 34, Jeanette 27 Diana 25.

Henrietta married Williamson, William 13 Feb 1823, Elst, , Gelderland, Netherlands. William was born 30 Jun 1780, , , , Netherlands; died 5 Oct 1886, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1849
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George F Patten from Harve, France
• 1860 Census: 1860, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1880 Census: 1880
• 1900 Census: 1900

Notes:

Military Service:
Civil War

Peter married Unknown, Eunice Abt 1855, , , Wisconsin, USA. Eunice was born Abt 1840, New York, New York, New York, USA; died Aft 1900, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George F Patten from Harve, France
• 1860 Census: 1860
• 1880 Census: 1880, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1860 Census:
Possibly John son of W W Williamson in 1860 Freedom Census aged 60, Harri et 63, John 34, Jeanette 27 Diana 25,

1880 Census:
John 54, Anna 39, William 16, James 14, John 4, Pet er 4. Next door is Wm. Williamson aged 80, father in law to Anton Smith, a ge , Delia age 44.

John married Lennon, Anna Abt 1863, , , Wisconsin, USA. Anna (daughter of Lennon, James and Scelley, Mary) was born Abt 1841, , , , Ireland; died 6 Sep 1922, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 8 Sep 1922, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George F Patten from Harve, France
• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Cornelia married Geenen, John 27 Sep 1858, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Geenen, John and Sanders, Joanna) was born 14 Jul 1827, , , , Netherlands; died 22 Mar 1890, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 22 Mar 1890, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George Patters from LeHavre
• Death Record - Church: 14 Feb 1921

Notes:

Immigration:
Name:Johanna Williamson
Arrival Date:11 Jun 1856
Birth Date:abt 1833
Age:23
Gender:Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality:Dutch
Place of Origin:Holland, Netherlands
Port of Departure:Le Havre, France
Destination:United States of America
Port of Arrival:New York, New York
Ship Name:George F Patters

Death Record - Church:
Death record at St. Nicholas Freedom lists death Feb 14, 1921 aged 86 yrs.

Johanna married Bosman, Cornelius Bef 1888. Cornelius was born 28 Aug 1832, Wolferen, , Gelderland, Netherlands; died 5 Jun 1914, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 11 Jun 1856, New York, New York, New York, USA; on the ship George F Patten from Harve, France
• Obituary: 4 Apr 1894; De Volkkstem

Notes:

Obituary:
Arnoldina Willemsen, widow of Antoon Smits, died last week in Freedom. Monday morning she was making a fire in the smoke house when her cloths caught fire. She was badly burned and thankfully died Friday. She was 50 years old. Her spouse died about 1 year ago.
Issue #5Wednesday, April 4, 1894Page #5

Berdina married Smits, Anton Abt 1861, , , Wisconsin, USA. Anton was born 1 Nov 1826, , , , Netherlands; died 17 Sep 1893, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 17 Sep 1893, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 7 Jun 1948; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1900 Census:
Wm Williamson36
Catherine Williamson30
Mary Williamson7
Zita Williamson6
John Williamson5
James Williamson3
Raymon Williamson3/12
Bridget Rogers58

1910 Census:
Willie Williamson46
Mary Williamson17
Zeta Williamson16
John Williamson15
James Williamson12
Raymund Williamson10
Mabel Williamson9
Agnes Williamson7
William Williamson5
Clement Williamson3
Bridget Rogers72

1920 Census:
Wm Williamson57
Mary Williamson26
John Williamson24
Ray Williamson20
Mable Williamson18
Agnes Williamson16
Willie J Williamson15
Clemment Williamson13

Obituary:
Page 24

William married Rodgers, Catherine 17 Nov 1891, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Catherine (daughter of Rodgers, James and Unknown, Bridget) was born 23 Feb 1870; died 17 Apr 1907; was buried Aft 17 Apr 1907, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 26 Jan 1911; Outagamie Vol. 8a, page 156

Notes:

1900 Census:
James Williamson34
Dora Williamson30
Peter Williamson12
Guy Williamson10
Edward Williamson2
Anna Williamson0

1905 State Census:
James Williamson39
Dora Williamson36
Peater Williamson17
Guy Williamson16
Edward Williamson8
Annie Williamson5
Erwin Williamson2
Marion Williamson6/12

Death Record - Civil:
James Williamson b. 1/9/1866 in Freedom, died 1/26/1911 aged 45 yrs 17 days. Occupation Millwright, informant Mrs. John Williamson. Cause Cancer of Stomach, buried Freedom. 1/28/1911

Died:
Poss 1911 Freedom

James married Unknown, Dora G. Aft 1887. Dora was born Abt 1869; died Abt 1912; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 13 Nov 1954; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
WilliamsonJohn M. 12/28/1872 11/12/1954 Post-Crescent 11/13/1954 12

John married Heckel, Josephine Bef 1907. Josephine (daughter of Heckel, Joseph and Randerson, Mary) was born 28 Oct 1882, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Nov 1955; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 7 Apr 1876
• 1900 Census: 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 1917
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Jan 1945; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Peter J Williamson
Birth Date:7 Apr 1876
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:John Williamson
Father's Birth Place:Holland
Mother's Birth Place:Holland
FHL Film Number:1305137

1900 Census:
John Williamson74
Ann Williamson62
John Williamson26
Peter Williamson24

1905 State Census:
Peter Williamson28
Martha 23
Lena 1

1910 Census:
Peter Williamson 34
Magdalin Williamson 6
Anna Williamson 4
Esther Williamson 1 11/12
Anna Williamson 68

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Birth date from WWI draft reg

1920 Census:
Peter Williamson43
Magdston Williamson16
Annie Williamson13
Elmer Williamson11
Ann Williamson78

1930 Census:
Peter J Williamson54

Obituary:
Page 15

Died:
Poss 1945 Freedom

Peter married Daul, Martha 7 Jan 1902, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Martha (daughter of Daul, William and Green, Magdalene) was born 4 Jan 1882, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 May 1908, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Prayer Card: Aft 28 Jun 1945

Harriet married Brill, William 1 Feb 1888, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. William (son of Brill, Michael and Everhart, Elizabeth) was born 22 Jun 1859, Granville, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Dec 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0892
• Obituary: 10 Oct 1941; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Biography:
WILLIAM GEENEN, who for more than a quarter of a century has been secreta ry of the Farmers' Home Mutual Insurance Company, is vice-president of t he Little Chute State Bank, a prosperous farmer and land holder of Buchan an township, and one of the leading men of his community. He was born in B uchanan township, Outagamie county, February 2, 1864; a son of John and Ca therine (Willenson) Geenen, who were born in Holland and married in Freed om township, this county. After their marriage they removed to Buchanan to wnship, where for eight years Mr. Geenen rented land and then bought the f arm which is now occupied by his son William. Here John Geenen died in 189 0, at the age of sixty-four years, his wife having passed away in 1874, wh en fortyfive years old, and both were buried in the Little Chute Cemetery.
William Geenen was the fourth of a family of eight children, and remain ed at home working for his father until his twenty-third year. He. was mar ried June 15, 1887, to Miss Susannah Schumacher, daughter of Peter and Ma ry (Pauly) Schumacher, natives of Germany. They were married in Wiscons in and settled on a farm in Kaukauna township, from whence they moved in 1 872 to Buchanan township, and lived on a farm until retiring to Appleto n, in which city Mr. Schumacher died in 1903, aged seventy-eight years, h is wife passing away in 1900 when sixty-six years of age, and both were in terred in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Appleton. Mrs Geenen was born Februa ry 7, 1864, and was the seventh born of her parents' nine children. Mr. a nd Mrs. Geenen also have had nine children, of whom two are deceased, t he survivors being: Ida, Everard, Laura, Marie, William, Paul and Margare t. The second oldest child, Agnes, who lost her life in an accident on t he Fox River, in June, 1911, was graduated from the Appleton High Scho ol in 1908, and the other child died in infancy. After his marriage, Mr. G eenen engaged in farming and gardening on his father's property, some of w hich he owned himself, and he also dealt to quite anextent in real estat e, at one time owning as high as 145 acres. He started in the florist busi ness in 1893 with a greenhouse of 800 square feet, which he has since incr eased to 27,000 square feet; operates an eighty-acre farm, which is all fe nced with barbed wire, and markets hay and grain. He built his modern hou se in 1891, which has eight rooms. For eighteen years he was also engag ed in the dairy business, and delivered milk in the village of Kimberly, b ut gave up his route in 1908. A Democrat in his political views, he was el ected school clerk when he was only eighteen years of age, and served in t hat capacity continuously for twentysix years. He has been secretary of t he Farmers' Home Mutual Insurance Company since 1885, and vice-preside nt of the Little Chute State Bank, of which he is also a stockholde r. He is a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Little Chute, of whi ch he was a trustee for eighteen years.

Obituary:
See Image William Geenen 2/2/1864 10/9/1941 Post Crescent 10/10/1941 14

William married Schumacher, Susannah 15 Jun 1887, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Susannah (daughter of Schumacher, Peter and Pauly, Anna Mary) was born 7 Feb 1864, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Mar 1941, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 3 Mar 1941, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0653
• Obituary: Aft 24 May 1949; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Biography:
Dina, Minnie And Anna GEENEN. One of the most successful business establishments operated and owned by women in the United States is that of the Misses D. M. and A. Geenen, who are conducting a large retail dry goods business in Appleton, Wisconsin. This business was established in 1896 by the Misses Geenan, in company with Mr. Koch and William Smith, both of whose interests have been purchased by the ladies, who now carry on the business by themselves. The business first started in the old Morey building, but as the venture proved successful and steadily grew, more space was needed, and the operations now cover three store buildings, each 22x135 feet. A complete line of dry goods is carried, and the proprietresses have proved that they are not only capable in a business way, but that they can introduce new features into their business, learning the public's wishes and cultivating its tastes for new innovations.

The Misses Geenen are the daughters of John Geenen, who came to the United States in 1856. He resided in the State of Illinois for about two years and then located with his brother-in-law, Mr. Evert Sanders, on the Fox River, at the present site of South Kaukauna, where they took up wild land and brought it under cultivation.

John Geenen had a family of eight children, of whom three are deceased, the survivors being: Mrs. Wm. Brill, living on a farm in Buchanan township; William, a florist at Kimberly; and Dina, Minnie and Anna, of Appleton.

Evert Sanders was born in Holland in 1819, and died in October, 1903. He came to the United States in 1858 and located with John Geenen on the Fox River. He married Henrietta Geenen, a sister of John Geenen, and they had no children. He was a prominent figure in politics during his day, being town clerk and justice of the peace for many years.

Obituary:
Miss Dina Geenen, one of the three sisters who founded the GeenenDry Goo ds company in 1896, and built it up to its present 90+ emplyment,died at h er home, 410 E North St, at 10:00 o clock Tuesday eveningafter an illne ss of two weeks.Miss Geenen was born in the town of Buchan (Kimberly) and lived inApplet on most of her life. The store that bears her family name isone of the lon get established businesses of College Avenue.The original Geenen Dry Goods Company was a smal building a blockest of t he present site. The three sisters handled the business aloneat that tim e, 53 years ago. Part of the present location was takenover in 1898 and wi th subsequent expanding during which three adjacentstores were combined in to the present one, the company has one ofthe largest businesses on the av enue.Miss Geenen was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She long has been actrive in church andcharitab le in the community.Survivors are her two sisters, Minnie and Anna, both of Appleton.

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0653

Notes:

Biography:
Dina, Minnie And Anna GEENEN. One of the most successful business establishments operated and owned by women in the United States is that of the Misses D. M. and A. Geenen, who are conducting a large retail dry goods business in Appleton, Wisconsin. This business was established in 1896 by the Misses Geenan, in company with Mr. Koch and William Smith, both of whose interests have been purchased by the ladies, who now carry on the business by themselves. The business first started in the old Morey building, but as the venture proved successful and steadily grew, more space was needed, and the operations now cover three store buildings, each 22x135 feet. A complete line of dry goods is carried, and the proprietresses have proved that they are not only capable in a business way, but that they can introduce new features into their business, learning the public's wishes and cultivating its tastes for new innovations.

The Misses Geenen are the daughters of John Geenen, who came to the United States in 1856. He resided in the State of Illinois for about two years and then located with his brother-in-law, Mr. Evert Sanders, on the Fox River, at the present site of South Kaukauna, where they took up wild land and brought it under cultivation.

John Geenen had a family of eight children, of whom three are deceased, the survivors being: Mrs. Wm. Brill, living on a farm in Buchanan township; William, a florist at Kimberly; and Dina, Minnie and Anna, of Appleton.

Evert Sanders was born in Holland in 1819, and died in October, 1903. He came to the United States in 1858 and located with John Geenen on the Fox River. He married Henrietta Geenen, a sister of John Geenen, and they had no children. He was a prominent figure in politics during his day, being town clerk and justice of the peace for many years.

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0653

Notes:

Biography:
Dina, Minnie And Anna GEENEN. One of the most successful business establishments operated and owned by women in the United States is that of the Misses D. M. and A. Geenen, who are conducting a large retail dry goods business in Appleton, Wisconsin. This business was established in 1896 by the Misses Geenan, in company with Mr. Koch and William Smith, both of whose interests have been purchased by the ladies, who now carry on the business by themselves. The business first started in the old Morey building, but as the venture proved successful and steadily grew, more space was needed, and the operations now cover three store buildings, each 22x135 feet. A complete line of dry goods is carried, and the proprietresses have proved that they are not only capable in a business way, but that they can introduce new features into their business, learning the public's wishes and cultivating its tastes for new innovations.

The Misses Geenen are the daughters of John Geenen, who came to the United States in 1856. He resided in the State of Illinois for about two years and then located with his brother-in-law, Mr. Evert Sanders, on the Fox River, at the present site of South Kaukauna, where they took up wild land and brought it under cultivation.

John Geenen had a family of eight children, of whom three are deceased, the survivors being: Mrs. Wm. Brill, living on a farm in Buchanan township; William, a florist at Kimberly; and Dina, Minnie and Anna, of Appleton.

Evert Sanders was born in Holland in 1819, and died in October, 1903. He came to the United States in 1858 and located with John Geenen on the Fox River. He married Henrietta Geenen, a sister of John Geenen, and they had no children. He was a prominent figure in politics during his day, being town clerk and justice of the peace for many years.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 7 Oct 1964; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Laura Bosman 11/7/1888 10/7/1964 Post Crescent 10/7/1964 D 6

Laura married Rickert, Joseph Herman 2 Sep 1918, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Joseph (son of Rickert, Adam and Siddons, Rose Ann) was born 18 Nov 1881, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Oct 1969, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Oct 1969, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Colburn, Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 24 Jul 1946; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

1900 Census:
Listed living with wife an 5 children

1910 Census:
William Smith 45
Emma Smith 46
Florence Smith 18
Lillian Smith 16
Olevia Smith 14
Urban Smith 11

1920 Census:
William J Smith 57
Emma Smith 58
Arthur Smith 30
Lillian Smith 24
Oliva Smith 22

Obituary:
William Smith rites Held at 9:30 Tuesday
William Smith
Kaukauna Times | Date: 07/24/1946 | Page: 1 | Type: Obituary

William married Schumacher, Emma or Anna 15 Jun 1887, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Emma (daughter of Schumacher, Peter and Pauly, Anna Mary) was born 5 Jul 1862, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died Bef 1962. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 1942

Notes:

Biography:
Some info on this family and descendants from Fran Rickard, Email Date: 7/ 27/2005 6:13:00 PM Pacific Standard Time From: FranRickard@cs.com
JOHN ANTON SMITH (1868-1942) & ANNA HUSS ROMENESKO (1875-1948)
It was through son, John, that the Smith name became familiar in Freedo m. He headed a large family of thirteen children and many remained in t he area. John married Ann Schommer. They had three children, Adeline, R ay & Estella, but at the latter's birth, both Ann, age 28, and daughter di ed (1895). Adeline was age 5 and Ray, 2. John's sister, Liz Nabbefeldt, t ook care of Adeline and Ray until John married (1896) Anna Huss Romenesk o, a widow with one child, Nick Romenesko. John & Anna became parents of n ine more children: Earl, Stella (Brittnacher), Edna (Brittnacher), Berdi na (Konkle), Mabel (Schwartz), Elmer, Harold, Florian & Ruben. (See Append ix C for pictures of these siblings.)
Anna Huss was the 10th of 11 children of Nicloeus "Nick" Hoss/Huss from Lu xembourg and Christine Miller from Belgium. They married in 1858 and ca me to the U.S. in 1864 with 3 children. They settled in Appleton where Ni ck worked at various jobs - in a rake factory, as a section hand on a rail road and in a paper mill - saving enough money to buy 80 acres south of Fr eedom in 1872. "Eventually he owned 320 acres of improved farmland. At o ne time he was the Postmaster of the Township."
John & Anna's children from their first marriages fit very well with the ir subsequent children. Their son, Elmer, recalled how "Our family never t alked about these things. We would hear about such things from others. I w ould hear the Schommer boys (John's first wife was Ann Schommer) s ay to my dad, 'Hello, Uncle John.' I wondered what they meant by 'uncle ', but didn't ask. I did hear some things about family history when relati ves got together at funerals."
John & Anna operated a diversified dairy farm, producing corn, hay and oa ts, but also growing beets and cabbage as a cash crop in addition to breed ing farm stock. An ad in a local registry stated: "Smits, John A., Duck Cr eek Stock Farm, breeder of Norman horses, Jersey and Holstein cattle, Cots wold sheep and Chester White hogs." John and Anna's son, Elmer recalled, " We had acres of cabbage and potatoes that we would haul to a warehou se in Seymour and sell them in the winter when the price was better. We al so took them by a horse pulled-cart to town to sell."
There was one sale that didn't mature when Elmer was a teenager. His fathe r, John, was in the hospital in Rochester, Minn., and his wife, Anna, w as with him. The children had lots of cabbage, but no money. "So we cut ca bbage, loaded it on the model T pickup truck and hauled it to Seymour. I t hought we would get $10-15 dollars. But we cut it too young and couldn't s ell it. We had to bring it home and feed it to the pigs and cows. We did h ave chickens and eggs, so we got along without the money."
Horses were a big part of the farm operation. John Smith owned 8 or 9, inc luding 2 ponies to ride to round up cattle. Elmer recalled, "We would ju st jump on a horse bareback to get cattle." He felt sorry for the work hor ses "because they worked every day. Their shoulders were sore from the har nesses. We would put pads on their raw shoulders. I was glad when we got t ractors. Even then, my dad, John, kept a few horses because he liked th em so much."
Elmer provided other descriptions of life on the farm of his parents. " In the winter there were the usual chores - feeding and watering animals a nd milking cows. There was a spring on Duck Creek that ran through our far m, a quarter mile from the barn. The spring didn't freeze, so we would cha se the cows down there and watch so they would drink until they were ful l. We did this in the middle of the day. If it was icy, they would bump ea ch other and fall down or simply slip on the ice. We had to push them to s olid ground to get them up. If the weather was bad, each animal h ad to be watered twice daily in the barn. The purpose then was to keep th em alive, not to increase the amount of milk. Of course the silage provid ed moisture because we harvested the corn green in those days. Our silo w as plastered on the inside and out. I think it was built by my grandfath er (Anton Smits). In 1925 or 1926, when Elmer Smith was age 16 or 1 7, water was brought to the barn when a 'pump house' was built next to t he barn."
"Our first car was an 'Overland' and we had it a long time. I'll never for get it, because you could put the top down. Harold and Florian would dri ve like Smiths - fast. We would bounce up and down. I remember one ti me we went over a bump and I got knocked out of breath. The second car w as a 'touring Ford' and the third, a 'model T sedan.' But it didn't ha ve a heater. So when Aunt Della Benson died at Rice Lake, my mother, my br other Earl and sister Berdina nearly froze in minus 18 degree weather. I d rove the whole way; I didn't want to sit still as a passenger." (Elmer Smi th)
There were fun times, too, for the Smith clan. Visiting with relatives a nd neighbors was a favorite activity. Elmer recalled how as kids, "We r an around and played our own games, climbed trees, the usual things whi le the adults talked. Then we got a player piano. It was the craze at t he time. It really got a workout at our house. We also loved to visit rela tives in the city where we would go to a park and play. In Little Chu te we could take a street car to Appleton." Visiting included extended fam ily, such as the Eitings, Foxes, and Husses. Some of the conversation w as enlivened by what had been heard on the party phone line!

Donald Brittnacher, John & Anna's grandson and Elmer Smith's nephew, recal led, "The John Smith home was frequently the center of…weekly get-togethe rs of my aunts, uncles and cousins. A large meal was always served at a ve ry large table in the kitchen. The menu usually consisted of fried chicke n, potatoes, vegetables, pies, cakes, and in the winter when ice was avail able, a rare treat of homemade ice cream. Some times the main dish was por k, beef, rabbit or venison, and I remember the time we had bear meat. My a unts dominated the kitchen with its huge wood burning stove and oven whi le my uncles filled the living room with cigar and cigarette smoke and pol itical and farming chatter…In the summer the men moved their chairs o ut on the large lawn to talk about…farming, the weather, politics or te ll stories. One of the stories…was about the time some of my uncles were a pprehended by a game warden while they were doing a little illegal fishi ng in Duck Creek. Some were able to escape in the darkness, but others we re arrested, appeared in court and were fined."
Don, who was just four years younger than the youngest Smith brother, Rube n, his uncle, also remembered, "The farm house had no indoor plumbing. Dri nking and cooking water was hand pumped from the well in the front yard, a nd washing water came from rain water collected in a cistern in the baseme nt and pumped to the wash room with a hand pump. There was a porch and rai ling around the south and west side of the house. A large detached sh ed on the east side of the house was used to store fire wood for the kitch en stove and also served as a laundry and store room. Next to the shed w as an out-house with its Sears catalog that served as both reading materi al and toilet paper."
Dating and marriage for the Smith "young folks" developed in a pattern, es pecially for the older siblings. The first three children - Adeline, R ay & Earl - married Murphy siblings, Patrick, Stella and Ella Murphy (twin s) who lived on a nearby farm. The next two children, Stella and Edna, mar ried Ed Brittnacher and his cousin, Frank Brittnacher. The following two d aughters, Berdina and Mabel, married cheese makers who worked at a facto ry adjacent to the Smith farm (NW corner of Hwy 55 and Center Valley Rd ). Elmer Smith, next in line married a neighboring farm girl, Dorothy V an Hoof.
In anticipation of their sons needing farm land, John and Anna bought la nd and farms for them to operate - the "Williamson place" across Hwy 55 fr om the Home Place, and three farms farther north on Hwy 55 and anoth er NE of Freedom on Hwy E. This was fortunate since all of the boys and t wo of the girls, Adeline and Berdina, remained in the Freedom area. It w as unfortunate though that Adeline, married to Pat Murphy, died at age 4 3, leaving six children (a twin had died): Rita (Rademacher), John, Floren ce, Laverne (Geurts), Ralph, & Rosemary (Romenesko), age 6

Ray and Stella Smith operated one of these farms three miles north of Free dom on Hwy 55. They had four children: Evelyn (Kerkoff), Eugene, Margar et & Bernadine. Eugene bought this farm and it is where his widow, Mari on (Garvey), still lives. Elmer Smith recalled how his brother Ray would h ave married Stella Murphy earlier, but he didn't have a house to li ve in on the property his parents had purchased. "He had been living in o ne side of a building with his horses in the other half." And there were s nakes! "We found 6 to 7 foot pine snakes crawling out of the building." Ha rdly a fitting dwelling for a new bride. But not a problem for the "rou gh neck" Smith boys. "We would bat them around and play with them."
A half mile north of there, Ruben Smith's widow, Irene (Ambrosius), liv es on another of John's farms that she and Ruben farmed. They had two son s, Jim & Tom. Jim and his wife, Shyla (Van Schindel), and their son, Davi d, and his wife, Gretchen (Guensburg) operate the farm today.
Nick Romenesko, Anna Smith's son and John's stepson, operated a farm on H wy EE, just east of Hwy 55, near Ray and Ruben, but "lost it during the De pression." Nick then developed an egg business. "He made frequent tri ps to Wisconsin to pickup eggs and haul them to Chicago for sale." Ni ck experienced several tragedies in his lifetime. When he was an infant, h is father, Michael, a carpenter, was killed at age 29, when he fell buildi ng a barn in Freedom. Later, Nick's first wife, Lena Liesch Vandenber g, died giving birth to their second child who also died. Their fir st child, Helen, was then taken in by Nick's mother, Anna, and his stepfat her, John.
NE of Freedom on Hwy E, Earl & Ella (Murphy) Smith's heirs still farm the ir home place - first, Gerald and Dorothy (Green) Smith, and now their so n, Randy Smith, and his wife, Nancy (Schuh). Earl and Ella had six childre n: Genevieve (Ziegler), Valeria (Huss) Gerald, Eunice (Romenesko), Mary El len (Kavenaugh) and Michael. In addition to farming Earl owned and operat ed his own construction company that built bridges, culverts and cattle pa sses on state and federal highways in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Earl 's brother, Elmer worked for Earl on these projects and Elmer's wife, Doro thy, cooked for the crew and did "book work" for the company.
The farm that John and Anna owned across Hwy 55 from the Home Place w as sold to Elmer & Dorothy Smith in 1935. They sold it to Elmer's siste r, Berdina and her husband, Joe Konkle, in1943. Joe and Berdina had operat ed a cheese factory on Hwy E near Earl Smith's farm. They had five childre n: Elmer, Viola (Rickert), Urban, Anita (Gerritts), and Vernon. In 1948 th ey sold this farm to the Evers family.
The remainder of the Smith clan also led productive lives. Stella Smith a nd Ed Brittnacher farmed in E. DePere. They had three children: Beatrice ( Rickert), Pearl (Kleuskens) and Merlin, who was killed in a car accide nt at age 25.
Edna Smith and Frank Brittnacher met in Freedom where Frank, a mechanic, o perated a car repair shop (near present video store). Elmer Smith describ ed Frank as a "handy guy." "He did a lot of wiring around our farm, especi ally any motor." It was while repairing a tractor on the Smith farm th at he met Edna. Frank and Edna moved to Appleton. Melvin, their son, stat es that Frank "was in some part of the car business until 1942, either sel ling or repairing. In 1929 he was granted a patent on a Model A Ford oil g auge…. He later worked for the Appleton Machine Co. from where he retir ed in 1957." Edna rented rooms in their home for tourists, salesmen and co nstruction workers. Frank and Edna had four children: Donald, Gordo n, Melvin and Marjorie (Kappell).
Mabel Smith and Herman Schwartz operated their own cheese factory in Dal e, WI, for many years before moving to Appleton and working in the Applet on school district, Mabel as a cook and Herman as a maintenance person. Th ey had one child, Delores (Burton).
Harold Smith trained to be a pilot, but became a mechanic, married Rosal ie Sobiek and worked for Murphy Construction Co. Harold was killed at a ge 37 in 1947 while operating a crane in a gravel pit for them at Bondue l, WI. Rosalie then raised their three children, Jane, 14, Frances, 12 a nd Phyllis, 1, in Freedom before relocating to Green Bay.
Florian Smith also experienced tragedy in the construction business, thou gh not death. His first mishap occurred when operating a half-track cra ne in the sand and gravel pit at NE end of Elmer and Dorothy Smith's far m. He lost half of his left foot when he caught it in an open gear. Flori an went on to work with his nephew, Elmer Konkle, in the construction busi ness and started a quarry on Elmer Smith's farm in 1948-49. Then in 19 52 he was paralyzed for life when struck by a train while driving a grav el truck. He and his wife, Mildred Timmers, raised two children, Patric ia and Jerome, and lived in Freedom at the time.
By this time John and Anna had died. John was troubled with poor health mu ch of his adult life, including bleeding ulcers. He was a hard worker ev en in his old age. Dorothy Smith, his daughter-in-law, used to say that Jo hn was one of the hardest working men in Freedom. She would quote a neighb or, Frank Appleton: "John's like a machine and needs new bearings on ce in a while, so he needed to go to the hospital now and then." In additi on to farming, John also did "custom work," that is "hired himself out" al ong with his threshing machine to other farmers. Elmer Smith recalled h ow his dad was injured on such a job on a farm east of Freedom. "Dad had c rushed ribs and had to stay at that farm until he was healed."Donald Brittnacher, a nephew, recalled, "Grandpa was a hard worker and go od farmer. He liked a cigar and usually received several boxes for Christm as. He had tremendous bunions and relieved his pain by cutting large hol es in all his shoes, even his dress shoes. He was tall, thin and had a lar ge mustache, a real authority figure…. Although he was an old man when I k new him, John would spend all day out in the field cutting grain with t he binder or doing some equally strenuous work."
John Smith worked until the end. While milking cows, he was disabl ed by a stroke and died a few hours later, the day after Christmas, 194 2. He had lived on the same farm all his life, 74 years. John Smith was t he last person whose wake was held in the large farm house that still stan ds on the farm. Bob Smith recalls that his grandfather's body was laid o ut in the house parlor on the Home Place, dressed in the wedding suit of h is son, Elmer. Relatives took turns sitting with the body through the nigh t. Despite the presence of the deceased, this was a fun time for the child ren - there was an abundance of food brought by neighbors and relatives a nd many cousins with whom to play! "We chased each other through the hou se via the two interior stairways, round and round!"
Anna continued to live in an upstairs apartment on the Home Place when t he farm was sold to Elmer and Dorothy Smith. Anna, too, was "good nature d" and a hard worker like her husband, John. She had a large garden and ap ple orchard. Strawberries were her favorite and she had a large patch. Aft er a short illness, Anna Huss Romenesko Smith died in 1948 on Jan.13, a mo nth before her 73 birthday. As with her husband, a funeral Mass and buri al took place at St. Nicholas Church and cemetery, Freedom.

John married Schommer, Ann 10 Oct 1888, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Ann (daughter of Schommer, Lambert and Sand, Catharine) was born 4 Jul 1867, Belgium, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Oct 1895, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 24 Oct 1895, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Huss, Anna 25 Nov 1896, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Anna (daughter of Huss, Nicholas and Mueller, Christina) was born 14 Dec 1872, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Jan 1948, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 13 Jan 1948, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
Theodore Nabterfelt48
Elizabeth Nabterfelt39
Loula Nabterfelt19
Leona Nabterfelt14
Clifton Nabterfelt12
Blanche Nabterfelt10
Ealyn Nabterfelt6
Elmer Nabberfelt5
Viola Nabberfelt3
Otto Nabberfelt1
[1 1/12]
Garet Smith34

Elizabeth married Nabbefeldt, Theodore H. Abt 1886. Theodore (son of Nabbefeldt, William and Unknown, Gertrude) was born 21 Sep 1860, Westphalia, Germany; died Abt Dec 1939; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Koch, Anthony J. "Tony" 10 Oct 1888, , , Wisconsin, USA. Anthony (son of Koch, Bernhard and Isphording, Josephine) was born 8 Jun 1861, Watertown, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt 1942. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Norwood, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Norwood, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Dec 1936
• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 12 Feb 1952; APC

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Anton Smith 32
Elizabeth Smith 29
Gerold A Smith 1

1910 Census:
Anton M Smith 37
Elizabeth A Smith 33
Gerald A Smith 6

1920 Census:
Antony Smith 46
Elizabeth Smith 45
Gerald Smith 15
Josetta Smith 7
Angeline Smith 5

1930 Census:
Anton Smith 56
Elizabeth Smith 55 born Alabama father born Germany, mother born Holland
Josette Smith 18
Angella Smith 16
Stephen Allen 56

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name: Anthony Michael Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1872
Birth Place: Freedom Outa, Wisconsin
Father: Anthony Smith
Mother: Berdena Williamsen
SSN: 394073596
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as ANTHONY MICHAEL SMITH

1940 Census:
Anthony M Smith 67
Elizabeth Smith 65
Angela Smith 26
Josetta Coonan 28
Virginia Coonan 7

Obituary:
SmithAnthony 9/6/1871 2/11/1952 Post-Crescent 2/12/1952 26

Funeral for Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith
Kaukauna Times | Date: 02/15/1952 | Page: 1 | Type: Obituary
Anthony Smith Succumbs
Anthony Smith
Kaukauna Times | Date: 02/13/1952 | Page: 1 | Type: Obituary

Anthony married Coffey, Mary Hannah Abt 1895, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Mary (daughter of Coffey, William and Mooney, Annie) was born Abt Oct 1879, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt Feb 1896, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Anthony married Unknown, Elizabeth Bef 1904. Elizabeth was born Abt 1872, , , Alabama, USA; died Abt Jun 1953; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1880 Census:
William 15, John 13, Elizabeth 11, Mary 9, Anton 6, K atie 5, Annie 3, Delia 1

1910 Census:
Louis Mack40
Anna Mack31
Bonita Mack2

1920 Census:
Louis Mack51
Anna Mack42
Benita Mack12
Kathryn Mack9

Annabell married Mack, Louis 6 Feb 1901, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Louis was born Abt 1869, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Oct 1922, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Edgewater, Sawyer, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Edgewater, Sawyer, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1880 Census:
William 15, John 13, Elizabeth 11, Mary 9, Anton 6, K atie 5, Annie 3, Delia 1

1900 Census:
listed as boarder living with sister Elizabeth and her husband and Nabbefelt family.

1930 Census:
Della Benson 51
Louis Benson 21
Verona Benson 18

1940 Census:
Della Benson 61
Axel Carlson 54

Della married Benson, Charles Bef 1900. Charles was born Abt 1880, , , Massachusetts, USA; died Bef 1930. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 20 Oct 1964; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1920 Census:
Patrick J Garvey35
Zita Garvey25
Catherine Garvey3 [3 5/12]
James Garvey1 [1 8/12]
Eileen Garvey0 [4/12]
John Garvey28
Thomas Murphy52

Zita married Garvey, Patrick J. Bef 1916. Patrick (son of Garvey, James Patrick and Conlon, Bridget) was born 24 Jul 1884, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Dec 1931; was buried Aft 3 Dec 1931, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 1919; WWI US Navy

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 25 Oct 1981; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Certificate 024420

Mabel married Coffey, John Louis Aft 1919, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Coffey, John William and VandeHey, Margaret) was born 19 Nov 1897, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Jan 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 4 Jan 1990, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 7 Sep 1995

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Agnes C. Hilger
Birth: 15 May 1902
Death: 7 Sep 1995 - Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America
Civil: Wisconsin

Agnes married Hilger, Edwin A. 22 Nov 1934, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Edwin (son of Hilger, John August and Hanf, Eva Katherine) was born 17 Jan 1904, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Jan 1949; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
Willie Williamson46
Mary Williamson17
Zeta Williamson16
John Williamson15
James Williamson12
Raymund Williamson10
Mabel Williamson9
Agnes Williamson7
William Williamson5
Clement Williamson3
Bridget Rogers72

William married Hilger, Adeline Agnes Bef 1939. Adeline (daughter of Hilger, John August and Hanf, Eva Katherine) was born 18 Apr 1909, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Dec 1968, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 4 Dec 1968, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clement married Wynboom, Agnes Abt 1929. Agnes (daughter of Wynboom, John Simon and Romsom, Mary) was born 16 Jun 1910, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Aug 2006, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• Military Service: From 22 Jul 1918 to 5 Dec 1918; WWI, Cpl, 15th Company BN, 159th depot
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: 18 May 1956

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Guy James Williamson
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin,United States of America
Birth Date:9 Nov 1889
Race:Caucasian (White)
Draft Board:1

Military Service:
Name:Guy J Williamson
Birth Date:9 Nov 1889
Death Date:18 May 1956
Cemetery:Highland Memorial Park Cemetery
Cemetery Location:Appleton, Wisconsin

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name:Guy Williamson
Birth Date:9 Nov 1889
Claim Date:18 May 1956
Type of Claim:Life Claim
Notes:18 May 1956: Name listed as GUY WILLIAMSON

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 6 Aug 1897
• Obituary: 3 Sep 1963; APC

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Name:Edward Williamson
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:6 Aug 1897
Birth Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father:James Williamson
FHL Film Number:1305139

Obituary:
Name:Edward Williamson
Birth Date:6 Aug 1897
Birth Place:Appleton, WI
Death Date:1963
Burial Place:Menasha, WI
Cemetery:St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Cemetery
Publication Date:3 Sep 1963
Publication Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title:Post-Crescent

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 6 Jun 1903
• Obituary: 7 Apr 1955; APC

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Name:Ervin Williamson
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:6 Jun 1903
Birth Place:Appleton, Calumet, Wisconsin
Father:James Williamson
FHL Film Number:1305139

Obituary:
Name:Irving P. Williamson
Birth Date:6 Jun 1903
Birth Place:Appleton, WI
Death Date:1955
Burial Place:Appleton, WI
Cemetery:Highland Memorial Park
Publication Date:7 Apr 1955
Publication Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title:Post-Crescent

Anna married Riese, Ferdinand M. 13 Jun 1931. Ferdinand (son of Riese, William and Barth, Bertha) was born 1 May 1904; died 26 Sep 1976; was buried Aft 26 Sep 1976, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 29 Oct 1978; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Certificate 025749

John married Poole, Ona A. Aft 1928. Ona was born 29 Aug 1910; died 10 Sep 1995; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married VandenBoom, Bernard F. 27 Nov 1934, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Bernard (son of VandenBoom, Albert and Lucassen, Anna) was born 27 Apr 1906; died 14 Jun 1982; was buried Aft 14 Jun 1982, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
Peter Williamson54
[34]
Magdalin Williamson6
Anna Williamson4
Elmer Williamson1
[1 11/12]
Anna Williamson68

1920 Census:
Peter Williamson43
Magdston Williamson16
Annie Williamson13
Elmer Williamson11
Ann Williamson78

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 1 Mar 1906, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Anna Mary Williamson
Birth Date:1 Mar 1906
Birth Place:Town Freedom, Out. County
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Peter Williamson
Father's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
Mother's name:Martha Daul
Mother's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305140

1910 Census:
Peter Williamson54
[34]
Magdalin Williamson6
Anna Williamson4
Elmer Williamson1
[1 11/12]
Anna Williamson68

1920 Census:
Peter Williamson43
Magdston Williamson16
Annie Williamson13
Elmer Williamson11
Ann Williamson78

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
Peter Williamson54
[34]
Magdalin Williamson6
Anna Williamson4
Elmer Williamson1
[1 11/12]
Anna Williamson68

1920 Census:
Peter Williamson43
Magdston Williamson16
Annie Williamson13
Elmer Williamson11
Ann Williamson78

1930 Census:
Gust Hanges36
Mary Hanges34 [24]
Joseph Hanges17
Wilton Dewick36
Maron Rodosevek22
Ray Meyer21
Lester Newhouse21
Harvey Fritz29
Dale Danil24
Elmer Williamson21 (lodger)
Steve Dumenko40

1940 Census:
Elmer Williamson31
Alvena Williamson32
Delvin Howard14
Loretta Howard12
Caroline Howard10
Flora June Williamson6
Dorothy Mae Williamson4

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 11 Dec 1891
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Brill
Birth Date:11 Dec 1891
Birth Place:Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Wm Brill
FHL Film Number:1305138

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Louis Brill
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin,United States of America
Birth Date:11 Dec 1891
Race:Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number:1674880
Draft Board:1

Other Events:

• Obituary: 8 Dec 1962; APC
• Prayer Card: Aft 8 Dec 1962

Notes:

Obituary:
MurphyAlma 10/10/1894 12/8/1962 Post-Crescent 12/8/1962 B 4

Prayer Card:
See Image

Alma married Murphy, Joseph Edward 26 Jun 1923. Joseph (son of Murphy, Michael and Unknown, Ellen) was born 12 Sep 1893, McKinley, Oscoda, Michigan, USA; died 29 Mar 1962, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1918
• Death Record - Civil: 21 Sep 1918
• Obituary: 27 Sep 1918; Kaukauna Times
• Military Service: Bef 1919; WWI - US Navy Reserve Force

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Given Name: William Surname: Brill MI: Peter Place of Death: naval hosp,Great Lakes,Ill. Death Date: Sept.21,1918 Cause of Death: influenza Next of Kin: William Brill Relationship: father Address: 1091 Spencer St.,Appleton,Wis Appointed: Milwaukee,Wis. Rank: seaman,second class Branch: U.S.Naval Reserve Force

Obituary:
Dies at Camp Army, Great Lakes Naval Training Station, William Brill, Jr. Kaukauna Times 9/27/1918 1 News/Obituary

Military Service:
Given Name: William
Surname: Brill
MI: Peter
Place of Death: naval hosp,Great Lakes,Ill.
Death Date: 21 Jul 1918
Cause of Death: influenza
Next of Kin: William Brill
Relationship: father
Address: 1091 Spencer St.,Appleton,Wis
Appointed: Milwaukee,Wis.
Rank: seaman,second class
Branch: U.S.Naval Reserve Force

Janette married Miller, Robert George 13 Apr 1925, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Robert (son of Miller, Mathias and Santy, Elizabeth) was born 17 May 1901; died 17 Dec 1983, Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Greenleaf, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1906; Racine Dominican
• Death Record - Civil: 4 Apr 1972

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Desiena Geenen
SSN:393-52-1978
Last Residence:53072 Pewaukee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Born:30 Aug 1888
Died:Apr 1972
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (1965)

Other Events:

• Obituary: 15 Jun 1911; Kaukauna Sun

Notes:

Obituary:
Boat Capsized Elizabeth Brill, Rosella Schmidt, Anna Bast, Chris Mulle n, Chas. Keappock, Cyril Wassenberg, Bertha Pollox, Gertrude Kuschel, Agn es Geenen Kaukauna Sun 6/15/1911 1 News/Death Notice

Laura married Williams, Martin Aft 1918. Martin (son of Williams, Theodore and Weyenberg, Anna) was born 3 Jul 1900, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Jan 1965; was buried Aft 12 Jan 1965, St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Frieburger, Alice Aft 1926. Alice was born 12 Dec 1908, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Aug 1981; was buried Aft 11 Aug 1981, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Paul married Wyngaard, Anastasia Peggy 17 May 1941, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Anastasia (daughter of Wyngaard, Henry and vanDalen, Delia) was born 9 Apr 1919, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Oct 2003, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 31 Oct 2003, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1938
• Stationed at: From 1945 to 1958, St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA; Assistant Pastor
• Ordained: 31 Jan 1945, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Stationed at: From 1963 to 1966, Holy Angels Catholic Church, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin; Pastor
• Stationed at: From 1986 to 1990, St. Francis Catholic Church, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Pastor
• Residence: 1986, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Stationed at: From 1990 to 1996, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Askeaton, Brown, Wisconsin; Administrator
• Tombstone: Aft 2008, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 6 Nov 2016; APC

Notes:

Ordained:
the first priest to be ordained by Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona, on January 31, 1945 at St. Joseph Orphanage Chapel, Green Bay

Residence:
Name: William J Rickert
Birth Date: 27 Dec 1920
Address: 439 County Ce Rd, Kaukauna, WI, 54130 (1996)
[RR 4, Kaukauna, WI, 54130]
[213 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI, 54911-4819 (1986)]
[105 N Lincoln St, Weyauwega, WI, 54983-9074]
[224 Iroquois Ave Unit 5, Green Bay, WI, 54301-1998 (1996)]

Obituary:
Fr. William "Bill" Rickert, age 95, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Funeral arrangements will appear in Tuesday's edition of the newspaper. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 6, 2016


Reverend William J. Rickert, Green Bay, entered eternal life Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the age of 95. At the time of his death, Fr. Rickert was the oldest living priest of the Diocese of Green Bay.
Father Rickert was born in 1920 as the oldest child of Joseph and Laura (Bosman) Rickert. He attended high school at St. Joseph, Appleton and St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary. He went on to St. John Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota, where he studied philosophy and theology. He was the first priest to be ordained by Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona, on January 31, 1945 at St. Joseph Orphanage Chapel, Green Bay. Father then began his 71 years of priestly service.
Father's first assignment, from 1945 to 1958, was at St. Mary, Menasha where he served as Assistant Pastor of the parish, Athletic Director and Administrator of St. Mary High School. He then served as Pastor in the following parishes: from 1958 to 1963 at Sacred Heart Parish, Spruce, with the mission in Klondike; from 1963 to 1966 at Holy Angels Parish, Darboy; from 1966 to 1978 at St. Mary Parish, Oshkosh; from 1978 to 1986 at SS Peter & Paul Parish, Weyauwega; and from 1986 to 1990 at St. Francis Parish, Hollandtown. He served as Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Askeaton from 1990 to 1996. In 1996, he became a senior priest, and continued to serve sacramentally in numerous parishes.
In addition to his service to parishes, Father Rickert served as the co-founder and first President of the Diocesan Clergy Credit Union, as the Diocesan Director of the Catholic Rural Life Conference, as a Diocesan Consultor and Regional Vicar, as a member of the Priest Personnel Board, and as Spiritual Advisor of the St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council.
Fr. William Rickert is survived by four brothers: Roy (Vi) Rickert, Joe (Patricia) Rickert, all of Appleton; John (Joan) Rickert of Bluffton, South Carolina; Tom Rickert of Green Bay. Father Bill was proud of his nieces and nephews : Pat (Dan) Bacon, Judy (Mike) Edlebeck, Deb (Roy) VandeHey, Steve (Gen) Rickert, Pete (Kay) Rickert, Darlene (Ken) Peters, Connie Del Ponte, Lois Morris, Pauline (Mark) Mercer, Jane (John) Gustufson, Gregg (Laurie) Rickert, Tim (Dawn) Rickert, Kevin (Bernadette) Rickert, Barbara (Dan) Hughes, Dave (Ginny) Rickert, Ken (Pat) Rickert, Nancy (Craig) Witty, Jim Rickert, Jackie (Steve) Woods, Vicky (John) Parks, Tammy (Kevin) VandeYacht, Linda Sternhagen, Lisa Rickert & Eric Ebersberger, Rick Rickert, Terri Jo (Jeff) Countney, Rock (Wendy) Rickert, Rory (Wendy) Rickert, Renee (Arif) Zaman , Remy Rickert, along with cousins, friends, including Therese Weiss, and fellow clergy.
Fr. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Laura (Bosman) Rickert, a sister Anna Mae, brothers Richard and Dorothy Rickert, Robert and Beatrice Rickert, two sisters-in-law, Kay Rickert and Norma Rickert, special Aunt Leone Bosman and special family member Annie Sanderfoot. He was also preceded in death by these nieces and nephews: Mark Rickert; Joseph Rickert; Jean Ann Rickert; Mary Jo Rickert; Bob Sternhagen; and Rhonda Rickert, along with many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Reception of the body by the Regional Vicar, Very Reverend Donald Zuleger, will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. led by Father Walter Stumpf. Visitation will continue on Friday morning at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral.
The Funeral Liturgy, expressing our faith and our hope in the promised glory of the Lord's Resurrection, will take place on Friday, November 11, 2016, at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Freedom at 11:00 a.m., with Most Reverend Robert F. Morneau as Celebrant, and Reverend Willard Van De Loo as Homilist. Burial will be at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Fr. Bill's name. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the family. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com. 920-766-2099.
The Rickert Family would like to say thanks to Tom Rickert, Pat & Dan Bacon, Staff at St. Vincent Hospital and Manor Care West, and the Staff at Grellinger Hall for all the help and special care given to Fr. Bill.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2016

Other Events:

• Obituary: 21 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Bob Rickert, 93, died Jan 20, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Freedom, WI, Bob attended the one room Woodside School House, St Nicholas, and Freedom HS. After graduating from St John's University, Collegeville, MN with a double major in Business & Economics and a minor in Philosophy he worked in the insurance business for 60 years and owned Acme Employment Agency while in Denver. During WWII Bob served in the Navy as a pharmacist mate aboard the USS Alchiba in the South Pacific and at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland CA. Bob and his wife Bea raised their children in Littleton, CO and Phoenix, AZ. Their family life revolved around church, sports, competitive swimming, and car trips coast to coast, especially enjoying visits to family and the farm in WI. Bob played cards and golf, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed watching basketball with some WI cheese and a beer! Traveling to Hawaii as well as a sightseeing adventure to Equador to visit an exchange student were highlights in his life. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Beatrice Brittnacher originally of Wrightstown and DePere, WI, infant son Joseph, parents Joe & Laura, siblings Anna Mae and Richard, son-in-law Larry Del Ponte and special member of the Rickert family Annie Sanderfoot. He is survived by 5 brothers, Rev. William Rickert of Green Bay, Roy (Vi) & Joe (Pat) of Appleton, John (Joan) of South Carolina and Tom of Green Bay. Bob also leaves his dear friend of 20 years, Therese Weiss of AZ, 8 children, Connie of CA, Pauline (Mark) of CO, Jane (Gary) of AZ, Gregg (Lori) of AZ, Tim (Dawn) of CO, Lois of ID, Kevin (Bernadette) of MN and Barbara (Dan) of AZ, 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held in Phoenix followed by burial in Avondale, AZ. Bob's humor, friendliness and caring will be missed.

Robert married Brittnacher, Beatrice Aft 1940. Beatrice (daughter of Brittnacher, Edward and Smith, Stella) was born 10 Jul 1921, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Aug 1995, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 30 Jun 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

Obituary:
Richard J. Rickert, formerly of Freedom, age 83, passed away early Friday morning, June 29, 2007, at Renaissance Assisted Living in Appleton. He was born March 3, 1924, the son of the late Joseph and Laura (Bosman) Rickert. Richard attended and graduated from St. Nicholas Grade School, Freedom High School in 1941 and vocation school. In high school, he lettered in sports.
On April 27, 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Stoegbauer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Appleton; the couple just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Richard farmed on the family homestead in the Freedom area for over fifty years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, where he served as a church trustee, secretary, usher, and was involved in all church activities. Richard was also a member of the Outagamie Conservation Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bus trips, telling stories and family gatherings. He was an avid Packers fan, having been a season ticket holder for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughters, Pat (Dan) Bacon, Freedom; Judy (Mike) Edlebeck, Green Bay; Deb (Roy) VandeHey, Mackville; his two sons, Steve (Gen) Rickert, Green Bay; Pete Rickert (fiance, Cindy Evers), Appleton; a daughter-in-law, Darlene (Ken) Peters, Freedom; his grandchildren, Holly Bacon, Jake (Sarah) VandeHey, Jessie VandeHey, Adam (Stephanie) Rickert, Luke (Becca) Rickert, Diane Rickert, Laurie Rickert, Lee Rickert, Brian Rickert, Kevin Rickert, Laura Rickert, Charles "Chuck" Rickert, Aly Rickert, Jenna Rickert, and Jillian Rickert; a great-granddaughter, Mariah Rickert; and his brothers, Rev. William Rickert, Green Bay; Robert Rickert, Phoenix, AZ; Roy (Vi) Rickert, Appleton; Joe (Pat) Rickert, Appleton; John (Joan) Rickert, Bluffton, SC; and Tom (Norma) Rickert, Green Bay. He is further survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James (Elsie) Stoegbauer, Appleton; Donald (Carol) Stoegbauer, Darboy; Robert Griesbach, Delavan; Ann Stoegbauer, Green Bay; and Lois Petit, Appleton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mark; granddaughter, Margaret Lynn Rickert; and three sisters-in-law, Bea Rickert, Kaye Rickert, and Mary Lou Griesbach; also, a brother-in-law, Mark Petit.
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom on Monday, July 2, 2007, from 2 p.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 5 p.m., with Father Dave Hoffman and Father William Rickert celebrating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.boettcherfuneral homes.com
The family wishes to express special thanks to Theda Care Hospice and the staff of Renaissance Assisted Living, for all their special care and concern.

Richard married Stoegbauer, Dorothy 26 Apr 1947, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Dorothy (daughter of Stoegbauer, Frank and Kranhold, Florence D.) was born 3 Mar 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 Nov 2008, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 17 Nov 2008, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Unknown, Vi [Group Sheet]

Roy married Konkle, Viola E. (daughter of Konkle, Joseph and Smith, Berdina) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA

Joseph married Fritsch, Patricia [Group Sheet]

John married McCarthy, Joan (daughter of McCarthy, Stephen Timothy and Kohl, Alice) [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Turppa, Kathleen [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Jenquin, Norma [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
William J Smith 57
Emma Smith 58
Arthur Smith 30
Lillian Smith 24
Oliva Smith 22

Other Events:

• Alt. Death: Abt 1917
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 4 Jun 1917

Notes:

Alt. Death:
Possibly in WWI

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name: Florian Nickolas Smith
Race: Caucasian (White)
Birth Date: 1 May 1892
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Street address: R.3 Stanley
Residence Place: Chippewa, Wisconsin, USA
Physical Build: Medium
Height: Medium
Hair Description: Not Bald
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Blue

Other Events:

• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Dec 1936

Notes:

Possible obits Appleton Post crescent
SmithLillian 11/14/1940Post Crescent11/16/1940 4
SmithLillian L/4/22/1895 8/24/1980 Post Crescent8/25/1980 B 11

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name: Lillian Mary Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1894
Birth Place: Appleton, Wisconsin
Father: William J Smith
Mother: Emma Schumacher
SSN: 391073081
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as LILLIAN MARY SMITH

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 28 Dec 1895

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name: Olive Eleanor Susanna Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1895
Birth Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father: William John Smith
FHL Film Number: 1305139

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 28 May 1898

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name: Nicolas Irvin Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 May 1898
Birth Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father: W J Smith
FHL Film Number: 1305139

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: 1891; Alt. Birth

Adeline married Murphy, Patrick J. Bef 1915, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Patrick (son of Murphy, Michael and Geenen, Wilhelmina) was born 14 Oct 1888, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Dec 1968, ?, Unknown Location; was buried Aft 22 Dec 1968, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 26 Oct 1959

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Raymond A Smith
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1892
Death Date: 26 Oct 1959 Age: 66
Certificate:

Raymond married Murphy, Stella J. Abt 1917. Stella (daughter of Murphy, Michael and Geenen, Wilhelmina) was born 6 Sep 1897; died 19 Mar 1979, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Abt Mar 1979, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 15 Apr 1974

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Earl Smith SSN: 399-18-8250 Last Residence: 541 15 De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, United States of AmericaBorn: 12 Sep 1897 Died: Apr 1974 State (Year) SSN issued: Wiscons in (Before 1951 )

Earl married Murphy, Ella 26 Nov 1918, , , Wisconsin, USA. Ella (daughter of Murphy, Michael and Geenen, Wilhelmina) was born 5 Sep 1897, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Aug 1974, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 29 Aug 1974, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 19 Nov 1984

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Stella Brittnacher 11 Mar 1900 Nov 1984 Northfield, Atlantic, New Jersey

Stella married Brittnacher, Edward 13 Jan 1920. Edward (son of Brittnacher, Jacob and Hein, Margaret) was born 20 Jul 1892, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt Mar 1980, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 20 Mar 1980; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Edna Smith 1/9/1902 Post Crescent 3/20/1980 B 16

Edna married Brittnacher, Francis Mathew 9 Jun 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Francis (son of Brittnacher, John and Schack, Catherine) was born 20 Nov 1892, Greenleaf, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Sep 1980, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 29 Sep 1980, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Berdina married Konkle, Joseph 25 Oct 1922, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Joseph (son of Konkle, Thomas and Kasperski, Marjana "Mary") was born 4 Mar 1900, Spruce, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Sep 1983; was buried Aft 13 Sep 1983, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mabel married Schwartz, Herman R. 24 Jul 1928. Herman was born 8 Apr 1903; died 27 Apr 1993; was buried Aft 27 Apr 1993, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 7 Oct 1986

Notes:

Biography:
ELMER JOHN SMITH (1909-1986) & DOROTHY VAN HOOF (1912-1996)Elmer Smith was the 10th of 13 children, but the 6th child and 2nd s on of John and Anna. This birth order was significant. When Elmer's next o ldest brother, Earl, was "on his own," four sisters were next in line, lea ving Elmer to manage the farm when their father could not. This occurr ed a number of times, due to John's ill health and accidents. When Elmer w as 14, for example, Elmer did the plowing when his dad was in the hospit al at Rochester, Minn. He continued farm work at home until age 22 wh en he joined his brother Earl's bridge building company. By then Elmer's t hree younger brothers, Harold, Florian and Ruben, were old enough to do fa rm work.Later in life Elmer admitted he didn't like farm work. "I had started t oo young and was working too long. I hauled in hay day after day. I miss ed a lot of days in grade school because of work, especially in the sprin g, for seeding. I also didn't go to high school because I was needed at ho me." But he liked bridge building and often talked about it. He continu ed that work from age 22 to 28 (1931-37).Elmer Smith and Dorothy Van Hoof met at a wedding in 1929. She was 17 a nd he was 20. Their dating was interrupted when Dorothy graduated from hi gh school and attended Badger Business College in Green Bay and boarded th ere (June, 1930). Dorothy, the oldest of five daughters of Anton & Elizabe th Schmitt Van Hoof, was told by her parents "no steady boyfriend whi le in school." They reconnected after her graduation (June, 1931), but dat ing became difficult due to their jobs. Elmer was working in constructio n, sometimes in N. Michigan, and Dorothy was employed in the fund raisi ng business office for the Salvatorian priests at St. Nazianz, WI, from 19 31-34. Every other weekend Elmer drove from his construction job to St. Na zianz, picked up Dorothy and continued on to Freedom. The route was then r eversed a day or two later. This continued for three years before they mar ried on May 1, 1934, at St. Nicholas Church, Freedom. Dinner was serv ed at the Van Hoof home. Dancing followed at the Nightingale Ballroom, ne ar Kaukauna, WI.There wasn't a honeymoon. The young couple stayed at Dorothy's parent's ho me for the night and then moved to Cavour, WI (near Laona) where Earl Smit h's bridge building crew was working. In July they moved again with the cr ew to Channing, Mich. Four others lived in a trailer with the newly wed s. Dorothy cooked for a crew of seven in a kitchen with a tar paper and st eel roof attached to the trailer. Rocks from the dynamite blasts would res ound off the roof. The kitchen had neither refrigerator nor water, which s he had to get from the creek, where she also washed clothes on a wash boar d. She also kept "business books" for Earl.Learning that Dorothy was pregnant (Bob), Elmer's mother, Anna, encourag ed them to move to the Smith Home Place. They lived in the upstairs of Elm er's parent's house, which now had running water for the first time (1934 ). Bob was born there (1935) during a blizzard. "To find us, Grandpa (Smit h) had to flag down the doctor on the highway."Elmer started his own trucking business, picking up cans of milk from farm ers and hauling them to his sister and brother-in-law, Berdina & Joe Konkl e's cheese factory. Later in the day, Elmer hauled coal to homes, business es and Freedom High School. For the next three years Elmer only worked pa rt time for his brother, Earl.Elmer and Dorothy decided to buy the farm that Elmer's parents had purchas ed across the road from the Home Place even though the farm buildings h ad not been used for some time. Elmer recalled, "The place was a shamble s. The stave silo was shot. We had to pull it down. The granary floor w as shot, so the house had been used to store grain. Mold was everywhere ." In the winter of 1935-36, while pregnant with her second child (Jack ), Dorothy used stain and varnish remover on the floors of that house. " We sanded and sanded." The walls were repaired by hired help who install ed "Upson Board." Grandma Smith helped by taking care of Bob.
Jack was the last Smith to be born on the Home Place. It was June, 1936, o ne of the hottest days of this hot summer. The temperature was 102 degree s. Jack almost died from dysentery. Dorothy's doctor told her not to ha ve another child for three years and suggested she talk to her pastor abo ut birth control since she was Catholic. She did. He recommended birth con trol and recommended a book on rhythm. Dorothy bought it, but "I didn't re ad it because I was already pregnant with Ron. I used rhythm all righ t; I had one after another." The remaining five children were born at a ho spital (St. Vincent's, Green Bay): Ron, Betty, Carole, Bill and Barbara.
Elmer farmed and continued his trucking business until his father, John, d ied, Dec.26, 1942. Elmer and Dorothy were reluctant to buy the Home Pla ce as were other family members. There was too much work on the large far m, a big house to "keep up" and 30 "unproductive" acres consisting of wood s, wetlands and a creek. Florian consented to do the chores on the farm, b ut told Elmer "If you don't buy this farm, I will quit today. I won't wo rk for anyone else." So they did buy in March, 1943.
Elmer sold his milk route to his brother, Earl, and his coal route to Haro ld Vandenberg, husband of Dorothy's sister, Mae. The farm "across the roa d" went to Elmer's sister, Berdina and her husband, Joe Konkle. Bob, Ja ck and Ron were happy to have cousins their age next door - Anita and Vern on Konkle. Their older brother, Urban, occasionally played baseball with t hem, too.
Renovations were needed on the Home Place, but nothing could be done unt il after World War II due to rationing and scarcity of materials. Then t he house was renovated, a double stall garage replaced the wood shed, a n ew machine shed was built as was a new milk house. The "lean-to" additi on on the north end of the barn was removed as were the horse stalls. Stan chions for cows, a pen for calves and for a bull and an automatic barn cle aner were installed.
To help pay for these improvements, Elmer and Dorothy leased land in 19 48 for a quarry to Elmer's brother, Florian, and their nephew, Elmer Konkl e, who needed rock to crush for a highway job for which they had contracte d. The quarry's production was short lived (a few years): the rock was ve ry hard, only low levels of dynamite could be used due to the proximi ty of buildings in the village, springs required constant pumping of wat er and Florian was disabled in 1952. So the hole filled with water and bec ame an excellent swimming and fishing spot for the Smith family. Elmer sto cked it with rock bass and other fish.
Elmer Smith began to develop heart problems in the 1950s. Heart attacks st arted in 1959 at age 50 and he began to think of alternatives to farmin g. He needed to work because son, Bill, was age 9, and Barbara, 6. The old er children were not interested in farming. Bob and Ron were studyi ng to be Catholic priests, Jack was working in a printing business and h ad married by then (Ruthann Wachel), Betty was in college prepari ng to be a teacher and Carole was in high school. So the Smith Home Pla ce was sold to Bill Gonnering in 1960. (See Appendix D for pictures of far m.) Elmer and Dorothy kept a lot in front of the quarry next to Jack and R uthann and built a house for themselves. Elmer then took the maintenance j ob at St. Nicholas Church and School. This was hard work, but didn't ha ve the same pressures of farming. Nevertheless, it eventually proved too d ifficult for Elmer's health to bear and he retired after 12 years in th at labor.
Elmer Smith died of a heart attack in his home on Oct.7, 1986, after spend ing the day with Dorothy, his wife of 52 years, and his sister, Mabel a nd her husband, Herman Schwartz, as they visited Our Lady of the Sacred He art Shrine at Polonia, WI, near Stevens Point. The day before had also be en a pleasant one for him reminiscing with Donald and Melvin Brittnache r, his nephews from California.
In Ron Smith's homily for his dad, he stated, "His faith was not highly vi sible nor outwardly pious…. Underneath - his life rested on steady and fi rm principles…. Dad worked in construction, sometimes as foreman of the cr ew…. He hauled milk and coal. He was a dairy farmer…. He was custodi an of this church…. He also served the parish as trustee under 4 or 5 past ors… and served as an usher and Communion distributor. In the civic commun ity, he served 17 years on the Freedom School Board."
Dorothy continued to live in their home until her death on Sept. 13, 199 6. This property then stayed in the family when Elmer Smith's nephew's (El mer Konkle) son, Steve Konkle and is wife Pat (Van Schindel) bought it. Ot her members of the Konkle clan had purchased land on the Smith Farm earlie r. They are descendants of Joseph and Berdina Smith Konkle. This is fitti ng since Berdina is the namesake and granddaughter of Albertina "Berdin a" and Anton Smits. Joe and Berdina's son, Elmer Konkle and his wife, Beve rly Riggles, had purchased land from Elmer & Dorothy Smith. Beverly, n ow a widow, remains on the property, and three of her sons, Steve, Ja ck & Russell and their families live in homes next to hers.

Elmer married VanHoof, Dorothy 1 May 1934, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Dorothy (daughter of VanHoof, Anton "Tony" and Schmitt, Elisabeth) was born 20 Feb 1912, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Sep 1996, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 13 Sep 1996, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: 1 May 1910; Alt. Birth
• Obituary: Aft 8 Apr 1947

Notes:

Alt. Birth:
Freedom, Outagamie, WI.

Obituary:
Need to nter

Harold married Sobieck, Rosalie 18 May 1933. Rosalie (daughter of Sobieck, Edward S. and Skaleski, Frances) was born 27 Dec 1913, Hobart, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

marriage date may be 10/28/1937

Florian married Timmers, Mildred M. 18 May 1933. Mildred (daughter of Timmers, John Theodore and Penterman, Minnie) was born 12 Sep 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Jan 1996, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 1 Jan 1996, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940
• Death Record - Civil: 10 Dec 1970

Notes:

1940 Census:
Possible; William F Smith 55
Anna H Smith 38
Dorothy A Smith 20
Henrietta Smith 18
Louis F Smith 17
Gladys M Smith 15
Ruben C Smith 13
Ione E Smith 10
Roberta M Smith 5

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Ruben G Smith
Birth: abt 1918
Death: 10 Dec 1970 - Grba

Name: Rueben Smith
Birth: 10 Feb 1918
Death: Dec 1970 - Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Civil: Wisconsin

Reuben married Ambrosius, Irene 24 Nov 1938. Irene (daughter of Ambrosius, Albert and Rentmeester, Mary) was born 11 Jan 1920, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 May 2018, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 21 May 2018, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 22 Oct 1960

Notes:

1940 Census:
William Dalebroux52
Delia Dalebroux52
Elmer Dalebroux27

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Della M Dalebroux
Age:73
Sex:F (Female)
Birth Date:abt 1887
Death Date:22 Oct 1960
Location:Wauw (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:030330

Della married Dalebroux, William Aft 1905. William was born 22 May 1887, , Brown County, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Feb 1975. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 11 Sep 1953; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
VanDyke8/7/18899/11/1953Post Crescent9/11/195310

Barbara married VanDyke, Peter Abt May 1910, ?, Unknown Location. Peter (son of VanDyke, Peter and Geenen, Catharine) was born 10 Mar 1888, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Feb 1974; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Eulalia married VanDyke, August Abt Oct 1913. August (son of VanDyke, Peter and Geenen, Catharine) was born 18 May 1893, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Jan 1964; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 21 Mar 1895

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Will Anthony Nabbefelt
Birth Date:21 Mar 1895
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Theodore Nabbefelt
Father's Birth Place:Germany
Mother's Name:Lizzie Smith
Mother's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305138

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 21 Aug 1896

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Leona Mary Jane Nabbefelt
Birth Date:21 Aug 1896
Birth Place:Sagole, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Father's Name:Theodore Nabbefelt
FHL Film Number:1305139

Leona — Myanaga, James. James died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 31 May 1988

Notes:

1940 Census:
Clifton Nabbefeldt 40
Helen Nabbefeldt 33
Virgil Nabbefeldt 8
Vernon Nabbefeldt 5
Novey Schroeder 42
John Goddard 46

Death Record - Civil:
Clifton Nabbefeldt 27 Apr 1898 31 May 1988 Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin

Clifton married Gehring, Helen Bef 1931, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Helen (daughter of Gehring, Andrew and Daul, Anna) was born 15 Jan 1907, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Apr 1994, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 11 Apr 1994, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Blanche married Downard, Harold 17 Jun 1949, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA. Harold was born 11 Sep 1886, , , Kansas, USA; died Abt Apr 1966, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 7 Jul 1904
• 1930 Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Death Record - Civil: Abt Aug 1979

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Evelyn Nabbefeld
Birth Date:7 Jul 1904
Birth Place:Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:Theodore Nabbefeld
FHL Film Number:1305139

1930 Census:
ED 16*1898 page 10B Elmer age 23 single head of House hold, Interior decorator, Sister Evelyn Nash age 26, widowed, niece Evel yn age 3 1/2 born Ill.
Elmer W Nabbefeldt23
Evelyn A Nash26
Evelyn L Nash3
[3 1/12]

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Evelyn Orr
SSN:340-01-7388
Last Residence:
98310 Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA
BORN:7 Jul 1904
Last Benefit:98109, Seattle, King, Washington, United States of America
Died:Aug 1979
State (Year) SSN issued:Illinois (Before 1951)

Evelyn married Nash, Unknown Bef 1926. Unknown was born Bef 1908; died Bef 1930, , , Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Evelyn married Orr, Morgan 26 Aug 1949. Morgan was born Abt 1900; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 23 Dec 1905
• 1930 Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Mar 1984

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Elmer William Nabbefelt
Birth Date:23 Dec 1905
Birth Place:Town of Freedom, Out. County
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Theodore Nabbefelt
Father's Birth Place:Germany
Mother's Name:Elizabeth Smith
Mother's Birth Place:Freedom, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305140

1930 Census:
ED 16*1898 page 10B Elmer age 23 single head of House hold, Interior decorator, Sister Evelyn Nash age 26, widowed, niece Evel yn age 3 1/2 born Ill.

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Elmer Nabbefeld
SSN:353-05-1188
Last Residence:92284 Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, USA
Born:23 Dec 1905
Died:Mar 1984
State (Year) SSN issued:Illinois (Before 1951)

Name:Elmer William Nabbefeld
Social Security #:353051188
Gender:Male
Birth Date:24 Dec 1905
Birth Place:Wisconsin
Death Date:9 Mar 1984
Death Place:Riverside
Mother's Maiden Name:Smith

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Dec 1906
• 1910 Census: 1910, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 13 May 1920; Kaukauna Times

Notes:

Baptism:
Baptismal record at St. Nicholas church Freedom. Not dated, but looks like born Dec 25th, and baptized Dec 28. daughter of nabbefeldt and Elisabeth Smits.

1910 Census:
Theodore Nabterfelt48
Elizabeth Nabterfelt39
Loula Nabterfelt19
Leona Nabterfelt14
Clifton Nabterfelt12
Blanche Nabterfelt10
Ealyn Nabterfelt6
Elmer Nabberfelt5
Viola Nabberfelt3
Otto Nabberfelt1
[1 1/12]
Garet Smith34

1920 Census:
Theodore Nabbefelt59
Elizabeth Nabbefelt49
Clifton Nabbefelt21
Evelyn Nabbefelt15
Elmer Nabbefelt14
Viola Nabbefelt12
Otto Nabbefelt10

Obituary:
See Image Viola Josephine Nabbefeldt
Viola Josephine Nabbefeldt
Kaukauna Times | Date: 05/13/1920 | Page: 4 | Type: Obituary

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 1 Jul 1974
• Obituary: 2 Jul 1974; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Otto Nabbefeldt 11 Apr 1909 Jul 1974 Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin

Obituary:
see image - Section B, Page 7

Otto married Joos, Mathilda Bef 1930. Mathilda was born 5 Nov 1909, , , Iowa, USA; died 28 May 1998; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: Abt May 1973

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Verona Krippene 12 Aug 1891 May 1973 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Verona married Krippene, Charles H. Aft 1910. Charles was born Abt 1888, , , Wisconsin, USA; died Abt Oct 1962. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1914, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1914

Evelyn married Griffith, Harold Aft 1913. Harold was born Bef 1895; died Bef 1995. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930

Notes:

1930 Census Notes> Possibly > Illinois > Cook > River Forest > District 2337

possible; Name: Gerald Robert Koch
Death: 17 Feb 1990 - Ozaukee

1910 Census:
Antony J Koch 47
Mary M Koch 37
Verona C Koch 17
Evelyn L Koch 15
Gerald L Koch 9

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930
• Obituary: 1 Jun 1965; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gerald Smith 1/9/1904 Post Crescent 6/1/1965 B 9

Gerald married VanEyck, Rose 14 Jun 1927, , , Wisconsin, USA. Rose (daughter of VanEyck, John Baptist and DeGroot, Theodora) was born 30 May 1908, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Jul 1931, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gerald married DeBruin, Mildred Mary 7 Jun 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mildred (daughter of DeBruin, Albert and Schommer, Susan) was born 15 Aug 1911, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Jun 2005, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 9 Jun 2005, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Jul 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Coonen, Josetta M.Josetta M. Coonen, Kaukauna, age 92, died Monday morning, July 26, 200 4, at Franciscan Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 1, 191 2, in Antioch, WI and had been a Kaukauna resident most of her life. Joset ta had been employed by Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company and by Gilbert Pap er Company, until her retirement.She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Appleton and a cu rrent member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Kaukauna.Survivors include her daughter, Virginia E. Sens, Chicago; a granddaughte r, Carol (Paul) Cowan, Chicago; five great-grandchildren: Florence Janet M arie Frickel, Angela Marie Purcell, James Lamar Purcell, Rose Marie Bra dy and Kristina Anna Marie Cowan; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Smith, Kauk auna.She was preceded in death by a sister, Angela Smith and a brother, Gera ld Smith.The funeral liturgy for Josetta will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 2 9, 2004, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 West Seventh Street, Kaukauna wi th Father Robert Udulutsch O. F. M. Cap, officiating. Burial will be in S t. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna. Friends may call at the church on Thursday fr om 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. A memorial fund is being establishe d.FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 West Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 920-766-6200www.fargof uneralhome.com

Josetta married Coonen, Thomas John Abt Jun 1931; divorced Bef 1940. Thomas (son of Coonen, George William and Gerrits, Antonetta) was born 21 Dec 1907, Dundas, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Jul 1997, Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 29 Apr 1969; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
SmithAngel C. 2/19/1914 4/29/1969 Post-Crescent 4/29/1969 B 7

Other Events:

• Birth - Civil Record: 27 Jun 1907; Outagamie Vol. 11, page 165
• 1910 Census: 1910, New London, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
Benita Alice Mary born 6/27/1907 in New London, father born Little River, Wi. Louis H. Mack, mother Anna Smith born Freedom

1910 Census:
Louis Mack40
Anna Mack31
Bonita Mack2

Verona — Scott, Ray. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 25 Jun 1992

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Catherine I. Rossmeissl Birth: 19 Oct 1916 Death: 25 Jun 1992 Civil: Wisconsin

Catherine married Rossmeissl, Joseph Arthur 23 Aug 1941. Joseph (son of Rossmeissl, Arthur Anton and Alberty, Mary) was born 5 Sep 1916, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Oct 1986, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1935, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 8 Aug 1972

Notes:

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1935

1940 Census:
Kathern Garvey23
James Garvey22
Lillian Garvey20
Bonita Garvey19

Death Record - Civil:
Name:James P Garvey
Social Security #:395058846
Gender:Male
Birth Date:24 Apr 1918
Birth Place:Wisconsin
Death Date:8 Aug 1972
Death Place:Los Angeles

Other Events:

• Obituary: 24 Dec 1972; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
William P. Garvey, 423 W. Prospect Ave., Age 49, passed away unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Friday. He was born April 9, 1923 in Freedom and was a lifelong resident of the Appleton area. Mr. Garvey was president of Hertz Rental System in Appleton, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Fondu Lac. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, St. Mary's Parish Board of Education, St. Mary's Athletic Association, Third order of St. Francis and the Elks Lodge No. 337. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bradley Garvey; one daughter, Cassie, a student at the UW-Stevens Point; two sons, Brad and Brian at home; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Catherine) Rossmeissl, Appleton; Mrs. H. J. (Eileen) Behling, San Francisco, California. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. James H. Putman, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary cemetery. Friends may call at the Ellenbecker - Andersen Funeral Home Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the hour of service. Scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday.

William married Bradley, Margaret Aft 1943. Margaret (daughter of Bradley, James and Kamps, Kathryn) was born 30 Dec 1925; died 15 Nov 1994; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Patrick married Hinton, Janet Abt 1948, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Janet was born 28 Oct 1925, Sparta, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Aug 2014, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 16 Sep 1963; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Name:Jean Ann Pollasky (Garvey)
Death Date:1963
Burial Place:Milwaukee, WI
Cemetery:Holy Cross
Publication Date:16 Sep 1963
Publication Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title:Post-Crescent
Spouse Name:Arthur Pollasky
Notes:Maiden Name: Garvey

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Patrick J Garvey44
Zita Garvey34
Dorthy Garvey13
James P Garvey11
Ilene Garvey10
Bonita Garvey9
William Garvey7
[9]
Patrick R Garvey3
Jean A Garvey2
Benjamin J Garvey0
[4/12]

1940 Census:
Zita Garney46
William Garney17
Patrich R Garney14
Jean Ann Garney12
Benidict Garney10

Mary married Schmidt, Lawrence [Group Sheet]

Geraldine married VanStraten, Russell Patrick (son of VanStraten, Aloysius and Dietzler, Cecelia) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 1 Oct 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
William J. Williamson, Appleton, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Frida y, September 29, 2006. He was born April 25, 1949, in Appleton, son of t he late William and Adeline (Hilger) Williamson. Bill was a very genero us man who would do anything for anybody. He was a 1967 graduate of Xavi er High School in Appleton and also attended the University of Wisconsin-O shkosh. He was currently employed at Valley Packaging. He is survived by h is wife Candace whom he married on August 1, 1986.
He is also survived by two sisters, Margie (Dennis) Werner, Owatonna, M N; Maureen (Richard) Winter, Neenah; five nieces, six nephews; brother-in- law, Russell Van Straten, Shiocton; and his godmother, Donna Reyenbeau.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Gerri Van Strate
The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at St. Jo seph Catholic Church 404 W. Lawrence St., Appleton. Visitation wi ll be at the church from 8:30 until the time of services. Entombment wi ll be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial is being established.
Rest in Peace Bill, we love you, and we'll miss you
Maureen and Margie
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 17 Apr 2016; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
James John Williamson, 86, a resident of Oshkosh, passed away on April 14, 2016. Jim was born in Menasha, WI on July 7, 1929 a son of the late Clement and Agnes (Wynboom) Williamson and was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary C. Hansen. Jim attended Campion Jesuit High School, Fordham University and the Marquette University Law School.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Lally Williamson and the loving father of James (Suzanne), Joseph (Cheryl), and Anne (Pat) McKenzie. He was adored by his 12 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
A true Renaissance Man, Jim was a brilliant attorney and lover of the English language, captivating storyteller with his quick wit and humor, talented musician, gifted athlete, culinary genius, and loving and faithful family man. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Jim on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 435 High Avenue in Oshkosh. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established to the Oshkosh Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Homes of Oshkosh.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2016

Other Events:

• Obituary: 21 Jan 2018; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Menasha - Dr. Jerome W. Riese, age 85, died on January 18, 2018. Jerome was born on May 2, 1932, in Freedom, Wisconsin, to Ferdinand and Anna (Williamson) Riese. He was blessed to have a mother who was a teacher, and both parents who encouraged his desire to achieve.
Jerome completed eight grades of elementary school at St. Nicholas School, Freedom, in seven years, at the head of his class. He graduated from St. Mary High School, Menasha, where he achieved many positions of leadership, including drum major, Sodality president, and prom king. He graduated valedictorian of his class.
At Marquette University, Jerome was again active in many areas, such as band president and math club president. His top campus service was as All-University Homecoming Chairman in 1952. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1953, with a double major in physics and mathematics.
Jerome entered graduate school at MIT in Boston with a teaching assistantship in the physics lab. He was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship in subsequent years at MIT, where he received his Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics in 1958.
Jerome's other Boston achievements included winning the lovely Maureen C. Fenlon, also a teacher, as his bride in December 1956, and the birth of their daughter, Ruth Anne, in 1958. After graduation, the new family moved to Wisconsin, where Jerry joined the R&E Department of Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
But the space age beckoned, and in late 1962, Dr. Riese accepted an offer from Westinghouse Astronuclear Lab in Pittsburgh to join their team in developing a nuclear engine to propel an interplanetary rocket. He quickly developed a unique, finite-element method for analyzing neutron density outer space-time in a reactor. This caught the interest of other reactor scientists across the country, and led to his being Invited Speaker at the American Nuclear Society's meeting in Philadelphia in June 1964. Jerome was also promoted from Senior Staff Scientist to Fellow Scientist at Westinghouse.
However, Pittsburgh's not Wisconsin (as Maureen may have pointed out to Jerry!), nor did the space program offer the stability of a consumer products company. So Jerry re-joined Kimberly-Clark in late 1964, where he enjoyed a challenging career in a wide variety of math-physics applications until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1995. Career highlights included his presidency of the KC Technical Society, presidency of the KC Fellow Scientists and Engineering Consultants, and General Chairmanship of the 1992 KC Technical Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, Jerry and Maureen were blessed with eight children, each of whom gave them great joy. The family camping trips reached their zenith with a five-week exploration of the Southwest in 1971. To this day, the siblings say, "We never knew what was coming each new day, but we knew it would be great!" The children also provided their father with super "bragging rights" as they matured into two "double doctors (MD/PHD)," one corporate vice president, a business consultant, a journalist, a nurse, a Grammy-nominated singer, and a teacher.
But the very best times for Jerry were the nine years he got to spend with Maureen after his retirement and before her death in 2003. In subsequent years, Jerry worked hard at ignoring the huge hole Maureen's absence left in his life. Surely, he is delighted to be at her side now!
In addition to Maureen, Jerome was preceded in death by his eldest son, Randy; by his parents; by his brother, John; and by his sons-in-law, David Segal, Tom Kelly, and Brian Blaney. He is survived by his remaining seven children (and spouses): Ruth Anne (David) Landsverk, Rebecca Kelly, Rachel Segal, Dr. Richard (Jeannine) Riese, Judith Blaney, Jerome (Karen) Riese, Dr. Matthew (Annette) Riese, and daughter-in-law Jeanne Riese. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren: Maureen, Matthew and Joseph Landsverk; John Patrick, Thomas, and William Kelly; Alexander, Maximillian, and Victoria Segal; Gabrielle Riese; Richard and Erin Blaney; Rachel, Katherine, Mary, and Brigit Riese; and Adam and Liam Riese. He is further survived by his sisters (and spouses): Mary Ann (Ronald) Wenzel, and Rosemary (Walter) Pauls; by his sister-in-law, Sancee Riese; and by many nieces and nephews.
Jerry always encouraged each of his children to set goals and to aim for excellence, to love one another without fail, and to question the unquestionable. He was the most steadfast, loving, and generous of fathers, qualities his children will continually strive to pass on. Although his dream career of stand-up comic was sidelined by eight children, he will be fondly remembered for his great joy in cracking jokes and peanuts at the head of a very full, loud, and happy table.
The funeral liturgy for Jerome will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 26, 2018 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH (528 Second St., Menasha). Visitation will be held the evening before on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 N. Superior St., Appleton) from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and again at church on Friday from 10:30 until the time of mass.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 21, 2018

Other Events:

• Education - Graduation: 1952, Menasha High School; Graduated as Valedictorian

Mary married Wenzel, Ronald E. 19 Jun 1954. Ronald (son of Wenzel, Bernard G. and Goettlicher, Elizabeth "Betty") was born 10 Jun 1934, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Dec 2023. [Group Sheet]

Theresa married Murphy, Francis J. "Scrub" (son of Murphy, Frank and Weyenberg, Rosaphina) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA

John married VanStralen, Gloria M. 11 Aug 1964, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Gloria (daughter of VanStralen, Albert and VandenElzen, Mary) was born 15 Sep 1944; died 11 Aug 2021, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Joseph E Murphy36
Mary Murphy36
Robert E Murphy5
Constance M Murphy3 [3 9/12]
Marian F Murphy0 [3/12]

Robert — Fickle, Mary Rose. Mary was born 19 Feb 1930, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Jan 2000, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - Graduation: 1944, St. Mary Academy; Prairie du Chien
• Education - Graduation: 1948, Marquette University; PHB Psychology and Sociology

Notes:

1930 Census:
Joseph E Murphy36
Mary Murphy36
Robert E Murphy5
Constance M Murphy3
[3 9/12]
Marian F Murphy0
[3/12]

Constance married Loescher, Richard Albert 15 Jun 1948, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Richard (son of Loescher, Albert and McCullough, Sarah Jane) was born 28 Jun 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 1 Mar 2008, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 30 Jan 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Marian F. Preimesberger, age 84 of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wichmann Funeral Home
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on January 30, 2013

Marian Preimesberger, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Marian was born on December 6, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Alma Murphy. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Menasha and on November 14, 1953, she married Robert Preimesberger. Robert and Marian spent 59 wonderful years together and raised five children.Marian was active throughout her life volunteering at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton, for Meals on Wheels and at St. Joseph's Food Pantry. She loved playing cards including cribbage, bridge and sheeps head, swimming and spending time at the cottage. Above all, she loved her children, family and friends. Marian is survived by her husband Robert and her three sons, Mark, David (Debbie) and Tom Preimesberger, all of Appleton. She is further survived by her grandsons Matt and Scott Preimesberger and their mother Sharen Dennis; her sister Connie Loescher; her brothers, Jerry Murphy, David (Joyce) Murphy and Patrick Murphy; and her sister-in-law Mary Lou Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughters Ellen and Anne; her brothers; Robert Murphy and John Murphy; her daughter-in-law Ellen, her brother-in-law Richard Loescher, and her sister-in-law Mary Rose Fickle Murphy. A memorial service for Marian will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 N Superior St.) with Deacon Gerry Schraufnagel officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of service.

Marion married Preimesberger, Robert 14 Nov 1953, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Robert was born 6 Jan 1931, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Jun 2014. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 4 Apr 1992; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Name John E. Murphy
Birth Date 4 Jan 1932
Birth Place Appleton, WI
Death Date 1992
Publication Date 4 Apr 1992
Publication Place Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Publication Title Post-Crescent
Spouse Name Mary L. Zelinski

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; dbid=2442&path=Wisconsin.Outagamie.Appleton.44-4.11
• Obituary: 24 Mar 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Joseph Murphy47
Alma Murphy44
Robert Murphy15
Constance Murphy13
Marion Murphy10
John Murphy8
David Murphy7
Jerone Murphy5
Patrick Murphy3
Margarita Hopfensperger23

Obituary:
Patrick J. Murphy, age 76, of Appleton, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Brewster Village. He was born in Appleton on June 26, 1936, son of the late Edward and Alma (Brill) Murphy.He is survived by two brothers, David and Jerry Murphy, and a sister, Constance Loescher, all of Appleton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and John Murphy and a sister, Marian Preimesberger.A private funeral service was held on Friday at Brewster Village.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their compassionate care shown to Patrick.

Carl married Hartzheim, Clarice (daughter of Hartzheim, Clarence E. and Geurts, Verona M.) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Harrison, Paul [Group Sheet]

Patricia married Bacon, Daniel (son of Bacon, Benjamin and Strenn, Ella Aloysia) [Group Sheet]

Judith married Edlebeck, Michael [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Unknown, Gen [Group Sheet]

Deborah married VandeHey, Roy (son of VandeHey, Leonard Martin and Nelessen, Ruth M.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 25 Jun 1999; Appleton Post Crescent
• Obituary: 1 Jul 1999; Kaukauna Times
• News Mention: 8 Sep 2002; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
See Image

Obituary:
Mark R. Rickert Kaukauna Times 7/01/1999 A8 Obit

News Mention:
MANITOWOC -- A new trial date has been set in Manitowoc County Circuit Court for an Illinois man whose second-degree negligent homicide conviction was overturned in June by an appellate court. Lawrence Hoffman, 49, Hawthorne Woods, Ill., will be retried the week of Feb. 24. Hoffman was convicted in August 2000 of causing the death of Mark Rickert of Freedom in a boating accident that occurred in June 1999 on Lake Michigan near Two Rivers. Hoffman's 37-foot Sea Ray power boat struck a boat containing Rickert and three of his fishing companions, causing Rickert to drown.
Hoffman appealed his conviction to the District II Court of Appeals. That court overturned Hoffman's conviction and ordered a new trial, based upon the fact that Manitowoc County Circuit Judge Daryl Deets failed to read a defense instruction to the jury.
Copyright 2002 - Post-Crescent, The Appleton, WI - All Rights Reverved
The Post - Crescent [Appleton, Wis] 08 Sep 2002: C.3.

Mark married Pingel, Darlene (daughter of Pingel, Raymond and Ness, Blanche) [Group Sheet]

Peter married Fischer, Connie [Group Sheet]

David married Macco, Virginia [Group Sheet]

Kenneth married Sheldon, Patricia [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Witty, Craig [Group Sheet]

Linda married Sternhagen, Robert (son of Sternhagen, Victor and Preimesburge, Evelyn) [Group Sheet]

Lisa married Ebersberger, Eric [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - Graduation: 1982, Xavier High School

Roderick — Courtney, Terry. [Group Sheet]

Victoria married Parks, John Michael [Group Sheet]

Tammy married Vandeyacht, Kevin (son of Vandeyacht, Clifford Gerard and Burich, Kathleen) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bef 12 Mar 1983; Unknown
• Death Record - Civil: 12 Mar 1983
• Obituary: 13 Mar 1983

Notes:

Occupation:
Unknown

Death Record - Civil:
RITA RADEMACHER SSN 390-16-4821 Residence: 54136 Kimberly, Outagami e, WI Born 13 Dec 1915 Last Benefit: 54136 Kimberly, Outagamie, WI Died M ar 1983 Issued: WI

Obituary:
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Buried:
1983 Buried at Holy Names cemetery, Tombstone Rita Radamacher 12/13/15 - 3 /12/83, Clifford 10/18/18

Rita married Rademacher, Clifford W. 28 Nov 1946, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Clifford (son of Rademacher, Peter and Micke, Anna) was born 18 Oct 1918, Dundas, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Jan 2006, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Jan 2006, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 6 Jun 1988

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: JOHN E MURPHY SSN: 394-03-1809 Last Residence: 54106 Black Cr eek, Outagamie, WIBorn: 1 Feb 1917 Last Benefit: Died: 6 Jun 1988 State (Yea r) SSN issued: WI (Before 1951

John married Stephani, Helen M. 20 Aug 1939, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Helen (daughter of Stephani, Arnold and Klapperich, Maria) was born 6 Apr 1919, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Feb 2003, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Black Creek, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Aug 1921; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
MURPHY FUNERAL Florian Murphy, the 10 months old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy, who died Tuesday morning, was buried at 9 o'clock Thursday from the St. Nicholas church at Freedom. The Rev. F. J. Peeters conducted the services. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy, one brother, John, and two sisters, Florence and Rita. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Smith of Kaukauna. Mr. and Mrs. T. Iting of Dundas, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Brittnacher of Greenleaf.
PAGE TWO APPLETON POST-CRESCENT. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1921

Other Events:

• Marriage Status: Never Married

Ralph married Hock, Gladys M. 9 Oct 1951. Gladys (daughter of Hock, John Jacob and Galroth, Christina) was born 30 Jan 1930, Hobart, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Mar 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 8 Mar 1990, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 11 Nov 1994; Appleton Post Crescent
• Prayer Card: Aft 11 Nov 1994

Notes:

Obituary:
Laverne Murphy 1/9/1926 11/11/1994 Post Crescent 11/11/1994 B 4

Laverne married Geurts, Robert P. Abt 1949. Robert (son of Geurts, Jacob and Vandenberg, Evelyn) was born 22 Oct 1926, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Nov 2012; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rosemarie married Romenesko, Merlin A. (son of Romenesko, Walter H. and Newhouse, Mabel A.) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 18 Sep 1998

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No children were born of this marriage.

Death Record - Civil:
Evelyn Kerkhoff SSN: 392-16-3393Last Residence: 54304 Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, United States of Am ericaBorn: 19 Sep 1918 Died: 18 Sep 1998 State (Year) SSN issued: Wi sconsin

Evelyn married Kerkhoff, Giles 12 Jan 1950, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Giles (son of Kerkhoff, Peter J. and Liebergen, Dorothy) was born 31 Jan 1918; died 23 Jun 1973, Sister Bay, Door, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 23 Jun 1973, St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 16 Oct 1993; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
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Eugene married Garvey, Marian 29 Jun 1946, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Marian (daughter of Garvey, John James and McDaniel, Elizabeth Mary) was born 29 Jun 1922, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Apr 2009, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 21 Apr 2009, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Margarete married Kegerries, James [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 4 Aug 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Jansen, Bernadine M.Bernadine M. Jansen, age 78, formerly of Grand Chute, passed away Augu st 1, 2004 in Littleton, Colorado. Bernadine was born in Oneida on Mar ch 2, 1926, daughter of the late Raymond and Stella (Murphy) Smith. On M ay 25, 1946, she married Joseph Jansen; Joe preceded her in death in 198 6. Bernadine was a longtime area resident, and worked for many yea rs as a unit clerk at Appleton Memorial Hospital.Following her husband’s death in 1986, she moved to Colorado to be near h er family - a son, William Jansen of Thornton, Colorado; a daughter, Don na (James) Schetter of Littleton, Colorado; and two granddaughters: Melis sa (Brian) England and Michelle (Brandon) Swafford.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Richard Janse n, a brother Eugene (Marion) Smith, and sisters Evelyn (Giles) Kerkhoff a nd Margaret Kegeris.Funeral services were held in Colorado, but Bernadine will be return ed to Wisconsin for burial at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004 at Holy Na me of Jesus Cemetery, corner of Railroad Street and CE in Kimberly.Jansen Fargo Funeral Home204 E. Kimberly AvenueKimberly788-6202www.fargofu neralhomes.com

Bernadine married Jansen, Joseph G. 25 May 1946. Joseph (son of Jansen, Peter George and LeClair, Mary A.) was born 16 Nov 1922, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 May 1986, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Abt May 1986, Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1940, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 18 Jul 2006; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1940

Obituary:
Ziegler, Genevieve W. ( Gen Smith)Genevieve W. Ziegler (Gen Smith), formerly of Sherwood, age 83, went peace fully to the arms of her Savior, while surrounded by her family, on Saturd ay, July 15, 2006. The oldest of six children, Gen was born on September 1 6, 1922, to the late Earl and Ella (Murphy) Smith in Oneida, WI. She atten ded Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from Freedom High Sch ool in 1940. On November 3, 1945, Gen married Carl Ziegler. They spent t he first twenty years of their married life at Air Force bases in Kansa s, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois, and the Philippine Islands. After retir ing from the Air Force, Gen and Carl built their home on Lake Winnebago ne ar Sherwood, which became a haven for her family.For sixty years of her life, Gen courageously faced the challenges of Mult iple Sclerosis. In spite of her illness, Gen was an active member of Sacr ed Heart Parish in Sherwood where she spent countless hours as a library v olunteer. Gen's beautiful ceramic creations are treasures to all who recei ved them as gifts from "Aunt Gen." Gen and Carl enjoyed traveling througho ut the U.S. visiting Air Force friends. She loved going to Packer Games a nd was known for her great cookies.Gen is survived by two sisters: Eunice (Bob) Romenesko and Mary Ellen Kava naugh; two brothers: Gerald Smith and Mike (Donna) Smith; brother-in-la w, Gerald (Donna) Ziegler; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ziegler in 1997; her siste r, Valeria; sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith; two brothers-in-law: Mike Kavana ugh and Cliff Huss; and Carl's parents.The mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Churc h, Freedom, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, with Fr. John Schuetze of ficiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (TONIGHT), at t he BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna. Visitati on will continue on Wednesday morning, DIRECTLY AT THE CHURCH, from 9:30 a .m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Highland Memori al Park in Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being establisheGen's family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Carolina Man or for the loving care shown to our sister and aunt for the past eight yea rs.You took a part of our hearts with you, Gen. We love you and will miss y ou so much. Your sisters,
Eunice & MaryYou taught us how to love and live each day to the fullest. We will car ry our memories and love for you in our hearts forever, Aunt Gen. Your ni eces & nephews

Genevieve married Ziegler, Carlton Frederic 3 Nov 1945, ?, Unknown Location. Carlton (son of Ziegler, Emro and Plamann, Laura) was born 8 Aug 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Dec 1997, Sherwood, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1941, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 15 Feb 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

Education - High School:
Freedom High School Class of 1941

Obituary:
See Image Huss, Valeria, FreedomAge 79, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 14, 200 4, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Valeria Ann Huss was bo rn on April 7, 1924 in Oneida, WI, the daughter of the late Earl and El la (Murphy) Smith. She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School in Onei da and graduated from Freedom High School in 1943. On May 13, 1944 she mar ried her high school sweetheart Clifford Huss at Immaculate Conception Chu rch in Oneida. They lived and farmed in the Town of Freedom until their re tirement in 1983. Valeria also worked for Zaugs Catering Service and for t he Aid Association for Lutherans. She was an active member of the Christi an Mothers at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and served a term as presiden t. She enjoyed her retirement years with Cliff at "The Cabin" in Lakewoo d, WI. She loved golfing, crocheting and being with their many friends. S he also volunteered countless hours at St Mary's of the Lakes parish in La kewood. Some of Valeria's most cherished memories were the many family cam ping trips, her travels with Cliff, which included Europe, Hawaii and Flor ida, and the busy holiday weekends when the children, grandchildren and gr eat-grandchildren would gather at the cabin.Valeria is survived by her husband Cliff; four daughters, Joan (Ron) Herms en, Winona, MN; Ellen (Bruce) Hanlon, Menasha, WI; Diane (Tom) Perillo, Hu dson, WI; and Sharon Huss, Appleton, WI; three sisters: Genevieve Ziegle r, Eunice (Bob) Romenesko, and Mary Ellen Kavanaugh; two brothers, Gera ld Smith, and E. Mike (Donna) Smith; sisters and brother-in-law: Evelyn Ra dloff, Marie Coffey, Linda Garvey, and Emil (Anna Mae) Huss; ten grandchil dren: Kristine (Tim) Tibor, Pam (Don) Springstroh, Tina Hermsen, Brad (Jen nifer) Hermsen, Carrie (Jeff) Berge, Gregg (Tina) Hanlon, Anthony, Micha el and John Perillo, and Ella Huss; six great-grandchildren: Megan and Nic holas Springstroh, Hunter Tibor, Todd and Kathryn Berge, and Paige Hermsen .She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, David and Larry Huss a nd several brothers and sisters-in-law.Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday at St. Nicholas Cathol ic Church, Freedom with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. Burial will be in t he parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 pm to 8 pm Monday at the Boett cher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr. Kaukauna and Tuesday direct ly at the church from 10 am until the time of services. There will be a pa rish prayer service at 7:30 pm Monday.Clifford and his family would like to extend their thanks and appreciati on to Valeria's special friends at Renaissance Assisted Living, and "The O rchard" at Brewster Village for their professional care and compassion.One or the other must leave. One or the other must stay.
One or the other must grieve. That is forever the way.That is the vow that was sworn. Faithful till death do us part.
Braving what had to be borne. Hiding the ache in the heart.
One, howsoever adored. First must be summoned away.That is the will of the Lord. One or the other must stay.