463. Chester Harland Ripley (Ada May Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 24 Oct 1907 in Berthold, Ward Co., ND. He died on 7 Nov 1996 in Dakota Co., MN. Chester was employed as 1930;mach. opr auto factory,1940;truck driver lumber yard. He was buried 1 in Acacia Park, Mendota Hts, Dakota Co., MN.
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Minnesota, Le Sueur Co., Waterville wd-2, District 78, sheet 4B, age 2, at home with parents
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Barronett, District 229, sheet 14B, age 12, at home with his parents
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Oakland Co., Pontiac, District 92, sheet 11A, Earlmond Blvd., rents(from brother Ralph), age 22
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Spooner (7 May '40) ED 65-20, sheet 19A, 715 River Av., rents; $10, age 32, ed H-3, POB: North Dakota, with wife Stella A. (34), children Arthur S. (10) Elaine R. (8), Milton D. (1)
5. WWII Draft Registration Card: Chester Harland Ripley, ser.# 645, Residence: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, mailing address: same, Age: 32, POB: Birthold, North Dakota, DOB: Oct 24, 1907, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Stella Adel Ripley, wife, Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, Employer: Spooner Lumber Co., Place of employment: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, Race: white, Height: 5' 7", Weight: 145, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board No. 1, Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, Oct 16, 1940
6. Found in the 1950 St. Paul, MN. city directory; Ripley, Chester H (Stella) wldr h2404 Rockwood (p. 639)
7. Found in the 1959 St. Paul, MN city directory; Ripley, Chester H (Stella) welder Nor Pump h2306 Rockwood av (p. 635)
8. Obit:
Ripley, Chester H, on November 7, age 89, of St. Paul. Preceded death by wife Stella. Survived by children Arthur (Alice), Elaine Unger, and Milton (Joanne); 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Private services. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arr. KESSLER & MAGUIRE Funeral Home. (St. Paul Pioneer, Nov. 1996)
Chester married Stella Adel Shopbell on 5 Jan 1929 in Oakland Co., MI. Stella was born on 19 Nov 1905 in Antigo, Langlade Co., WI. She died on 12 Jul 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Stella was buried 1 in Acacia Park, Mendota Hts, Dakota Co., MN.
1. Daughter of James Arthur Shopbell and Ethel Maude Vaughn.
2. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Montana, Dawson Co., School District 29, dis 106, sheet 2B, age 4, at home with her parents; James and Ethel.
3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Barron Co., Maple Plain, dis 13, sheet 1B, age 14, at home with her parents; James (47) and Ethel (40) and siblings Willard (17), Carlton (9) and Roy (5)
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Oakland Co., Pontiac, District 92, sheet 11A, Earlmond Blvd., age 24
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Spooner (7 May '40) ED 65-20, sheet 19A, 715 River Av., rents; $10, age 34, ed H-3, POB: Wisconsin, with husband Chester H. (32), children Arthur S. (10) Elaine R. (8), Milton D. (1)
6. Found in the 1950 St. Paul, MN. city directory; Ripley, Chester H (Stella) wldr h2404 Rockwood (p. 639)
7. Found in the 1959 St. Paul, MN city directory; Ripley, Chester H (Stella) welder Nor Pump h2306 Rockwood av (p. 635)
8. Obit:
Ripley, Stella A., age 89, of St Paul, on July 12. Beloved wife of Chester. Mother of Arthur Ripley & wife Alice, Elaine Unger, Milton Ripley & wife Joanne; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Private visitation & services. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Arr. KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME. (St. Paul Pioneer, 13 July 1995, p. 9D)
They had the following children:
+ 1000 M i Arthur Sherman Ripley + 1001 F ii Elaine Rae Ripley + 1002 M iii Milton Dean Ripley
464. Gladys May Ripley (Ada May Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 16 Jan 1921 in Barronett, Washburn Co., WI. She died on 11 May 2005 in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. She was buried on 14 May 2005 in Evergreen Cemetery, Stone Lake, Washburn Co., WI.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Wasburn Co., Spooner wd-3, District 20, sheet 16A, rents, age 9, at home with her parents.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Spooner (20 Apr '40) ED 65-20, sheet 7A, age 19, ed H3, POB: Wisconsin, with parents; M. S. (66) (owns; $3000) and Ada M. (59), Norman D. (7) and nephew Earl L. Martin (30)
3. Obit:
Gladys M. Dawn, 84, of St. Paul and formerly of Stone Lake, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Good Shepherd Care Center in St. Paul. She was born on Jan. 16, 1921, in Barronett to Mead and Ada (Martin) Ripley. She graduated from Spooner High School in the class of 1939. On March 4, 1944, she married Harry Dawn in Spooner. She lived her entire adult life in Stone Lake where the couple farmed and were active in Stone Lake Wesleyan Church. She taught Sunday school to pre-schoolers, played the piano, and enjoyed watching basketball, cooking, and canning. In 1997, she moved to Good Shepherd Care Center in St. Paul.
Gladys is survived by her children, Kathleen (Darwin) Morse of Cottage Grove, Minn., Gwendolyn (Bill) King of Waterloo, Wis., and Wesley Dawn of Waseca, Minn.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Walter, Ralph, and Chet. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Stone Lake Wesleyan Church. Pastors Don Berry and LeRoy Drake officiated. Inurnment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Stone Lake. Dahl Funeral Home of Spooner assisted the family with arrangements. (The Spooner Advocate, May 16, 2005)4. Obit: Gladys Dawn, 84, a resident of St. Paul, and formerly of Stone Lake, died Wednesday, May 11, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in St. Paul.
She was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Barronett to parents Mead and Ada (Martin) Ripley. She graduated from Spooner High School in 1939, and on March 4, 1944, she married Harry Dawn in Spooner. She lived her entire adult life in Stone Lake where the couple farmed and were active in the Stone Lake Wesleyan Church. She taught Sunday school to pre-schoolers, played the piano, enjoyed watching basketball, cooking, and canning. In 1997, she moved to the Good Shepherd Care Center in St. Paul.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Darwin) Morse of Cottage Grove, Minn., Gwendolyn (Bill) King of Waterloo, Wis., Wesley Dawn of Waseca, Minn., four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry, and three brothers: Walter, Ralph, and Chet.
Funeral: A memorial service was conducted Saturday, May 14, at the Stone Lake Wesleyan Church with Pastors Don Berry and LeRoy Drake officiating. Inurnment: Evergreen Cemetery in Stone Lake. Arrangements by the Dahl Funeral Home. (Sawyer County Record, May 19, 2005)
Gladys married 1 Harry Ernest Dawn on 4 Mar 1944 in Spooner, Washburn Co., WI. Harry was born on 5 Mar 1914 in Gilman, Taylor Co., WI. He died 2 on 13 Apr 2000 in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. He was buried on 18 Apr 2000 in Evergreen Cemetery, Stone Lake, Washburn Co., WI. He was employed as 1930,1940;farmer.
1. Son of Mr. Hulbert Andrew Dawn and Grace Abbott. [Alice Daisy Abbott]
- H. Andrew Dawn was born at Coburg Canada, and came to the United States when an infant. His family settled at Greenbush, Wis., and later moved to Woodville, where he grew to manhood. In the year 1898 he was united in marriage to Grace Abbot at Woodville, and to this union six children were born. The family resided at Ruby and Gillman, coming to the Stone Lake community in 1914 and have lived here since. Mr. Dawn had been in failing health for the past year and passed away at his home on Friday, February 1, at the age of 87 years, one month, and six days. he is survived by his wife, Grace, six children, Arthur, Mrs. George (Cora) Mikula, Mrs. Alva (Margaret) Gundry, and Harry, all of Stone Lake, Clifford of West Yellowstone, Mont., Mrs. Ivy Roe, of Spooner; also grandchildren, and one brother, Harry, of Woodville. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday, February 4, at 2 p.m., from the Stone Lake Community hall, with Rev. Ernest Friebel of Stone Lake officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery at Stone Lake.2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Stone Lake dis 235, sheet 11A, age 5, at home with parents,
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Stone Lake dis 24, sheet 2B, age 16, at home with parents, Hulbert (65) age 1st mar; 34, rents and Alice D. (53) age 1st mar; 22, and siblings, Ivy A. (21) and Margaret L. (17)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Stone Lake (6 Apr '40) ED 65-24, sheet 1A, State Trunk Highway 70, age 26, ed 8, POB: Wisconsin, with parents; Andrew (75) (owns; $625) and Alice (63)
5. WWII Draft Registration Card; ser# 150, Dawn, Harry Ernest, Address; RR1 Stone Lake, Washburn, Wis., Age; 26, DOB; Mar 5, 1914, POB; Gilman, Wis., Person who will always know your address; Mrs. Alice D. Dawn, mother, Employer; Self, Place of employment; RR1 Stone Lake, Washburn, Wis., Race; white, Height;5' 11", Weight;160, Eyes;Hazel, Hair;Brown, Scars; , Local Board No. 1, Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, Oct 16, 1940
6. Obit: Harry E. Dawn, 86, of St. Paul and formerly of Stone Lake, died on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Dayton's Bluff Community Care Nursing Home. He was born on March 5, 1914, to Andrew and Alice (Abbott) Dawn in Gilman. He attended Pine Knoll country school. He farmed in Stone Lake almost all his life. On March 4, 1944, he married Gladys Ripley in Spooner. After farming, he worked as a carpenter's assistant building homes for several years. He entered Dayton's Bluff Nursing Home in 1997. He is survived by his wife, of St. Paul; children Kathleen (Darwin) Morse, Cottage Grove, Minn., Gwendolyn (Bill) King, Waterloo, and Wesley, Waseca, Minn.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Gundry, Wendall, N.C.
Harry was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at Stone Lake Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Don Berry and Pastor Leroy Drake officiating. Music will be by organist Beatrice Berry and soloist John Boone.
Visitation was from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner. Casket bearers will be Andy Channing, Ben and Nathan Gronke, Allen Morse, Dale Scidmore, Mike Thell, and Gary and John Walter. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Stone Lake. (The Spooner Advocate, April 18, 2000)7. Obit: Harry Dawn, 86, St. Paul, MN, and formerly of Stone Lake, died on Thursday, April 13, at the Dayton's Bluff Community Care Nursing Home.
Harry E. Dawn was born on March 5, 1914, to parents Andrew and Alice (Abbott) Dawn in Gilman. He attended the Pine Knoll country school, and farmed in Stone Lake almost all of his life. On March 4, 1944, Harry was united in marriage to Gladys Ripley in Spooner. After farming, Harry worked building homes for several years as a carpenter's assistant. Harry entered the Dayton's Bluff Nursing Home in 1997.
Harry is survived by his wife Gladys of St. Paul, MN; children Kathleen (Darwin) Morse of Cottage Grove, MN, Gwendolyn (Bill) King of Waterloo, and Wesley Dawn of Waseca, MN; four grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Gundry of Wendall, NC.
Harry was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services for Harry Dawn were on Tuesday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Stone Lake Wesleyan Church in Stone Lake, with Pastors Don Berry and Leroy Drake officiating. Music was provided by organist Beatrice Berry and soloist John Boone. Visitation was on Monday, April 17 from 2-7 p.m. at the Dahl Funeral Home in Spooner.
Casket bearers were Andy Channing, Ben Gronke, Nathan Gronke, Allen Morse, Dale Scidmore, Mike Thell, Gary Walter and John Walter. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Stone Lake. (Sawyer County Record, April 19, 2000)
They had the following children:
+ 1003 F i Living 1004 F ii Living Living married (1) Living. Living married (2) Living. 1005 M iii Living
466. Emma Jean "Imogen" Borgers (Mary Ellen Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 13 Mar 1910 in Berthold, Ward Co., ND. She died on 9 Oct 1933 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. Emma was employed as 1930;laborer laundry. She was buried 1 in Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward Co., ND (I).
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census North Dakota, Divide Co., Crosby, District 213, age 1/12, at home with parents; Philip and Mary
2. Found in the 1915 North Dakota Census, Ward Co., Tolgen, at home with parents; Philip and Mary
3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Tolgen Twp 154 R 16, District 227, sheet 5B, age 9
4. Found in the 1925 North Dakota Census, Ward Co., Foxholm, age 15, at home with parents; Philip and Mary
5. Found in the 1930 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, District 77, sheet 17B, age 20, lodger, at the home of William Yearling.
6. LAUBER - BORGERS
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Paul Borgers of Foxholm announce the marriage of their daughter, Imogen Louise to Leon T. Lauber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lauber, 27 Maple street, on April 16, 1932. The ceremony took place in the United Church of Canada at North Portal, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Lauber have secured a residence at 816 Second avenue northeast, where they will make their home. (The Minot Daily News, Aug. 13, 1932, p. 5)7. Obit: Rites for Mrs. Lauber To Be Held Thursday
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational church in Minot for Mrs. Leon Lauber, 23, who died in a hospital here Monday. Burial will be in Rosehill cemetery. Survivors of Mrs. Lauber include her husband, their infant daughter, Mary Janet, her father and mother, three brothers and two sisters. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Borgers. The brothers and sisters are; Clyde, Paul, Roy, Della and Hazel Borgers. Mrs. Lauber was born at Berthold March 13, 1910. She spent much of her life at Foxholm before coming to Minot. The Laubers lived at 215 Second avenue northeast. The Finnegan Funeral home has charge of the body. (1933)
Emma married Leon Teuben Lauber on 22 Apr 1931 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. Leon was born on 19 Sep 1913 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, CAN. He died on 2 Mar 1999 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Leon was employed as 1940;washman laundry. He was buried 1 in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline, King Co., WA. He served in the military WWII - U.S Army 28 Dec 1943 - 30 Aug 1945.
1. Son of Carl Frederick Lauber and Jennie Teuben. He was b: 20 Jan 1869 in Lorch, Germany. He died 4 July 1957, Ward Co., ND. She was b: 8 Aug 1881 in Beerta, Groningen, Netherlands, and died 12 Feb 1937, Ward Co., ND.
2. Found in the 1915 North Dakota state census, Ward Co., Logan, Lauber, Lee, with parents; Carl and Jennie, siblings; Rosy, Hilda, Alfred, Ethel, Myrtle, Raymond
3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Evergreen, District 214, sheet 2A, age 7, 2nd St., at home with parents; Carl and Jennie, and siblings; Rose Hilda, Alfred, Ethel, Raymond, Carl
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot wd-6, District 46, sheet 7A, age 17, 2nd St., at home with parents; Carl F. and Jennie, and siblings; Raymond, Linwood, Donald, Carol and Lavonne(?).
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, wd-5, (11 Apr 1940) ED 51-48, sheet 7B, 216 Maple St., age 26, POB: Canada, ed 8, rents $10, with wife Stella (30) and son James (9/12)
6. WWII Draft Registration Card: Leon Teuben Lauber, ser.# 174, Residence: 216 Maple Street, Minot, Ward, N. Dak., mailing address: same, Age: 27, POB: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, DOB: Sept 19, 1913, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Stella Josephine Lauber, wife, 216 Maple Street, Minot, Ward, N. Dak., Employer: Minot Steam Laundry, Place of employment: 202 1st St., S. W. Minot, Ward, N. Dak., Race: white, Height: 5' 9", Weight: 155, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board, Minot, Ward County, N. Dakota, Oct 16, 1940
7. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954;
Full Name: Lauber, Leon T
Race: White, includes Mexican
Admission Age: 30
Admission Date: Aug 1944
Admission Type of Injury: Casualty, battle
Military Service Number: 39216293
Rank: Enlisted Man
Branch: Infantry, General or Unspecified
Length of Service: 0 Year(s), 9, 10 OR 11 MONTHS Month(s)
Injured in Line of Duty: In line of duty
Medical Diagnosis: FirstLocation: Ureter; SecondLocation: Spine and Trunk: Pelvis, bones of, generally; ThirdDiagnosis: Renal and ureteral disease, other; CausativeAgent: Bullet, Machine Gun
Medical Treatment: Nephrectomy (excision of the kidney)
Discharge Type: Discharged, Sec. II, AR 615-360 (line of duty, Yes)
Discharge Date: Aug 1944
Pid: 17564470
Conflict Period: World War II8. 1944: Pvt. Leon T. Lauber has been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action August 22 near Paris. His wife, Mrs. Stella Lauber, lives at 7903 13th Ave. S.W. (Seattle Daily Times, Oct. 13, 1944, p. 6)
9. LAUBER, Leon T., 85, of Seattle, March 2. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 11, 1999)
They had the following children:
1006 F i Mary Jeannette Lauber was born 1 on 22 Apr 1933 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. She died 2 on 11 May 1937 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. She was buried 3 in Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward Co., ND.
1. Fall Fatal for Minot Girl
Minot N. D. May 11. --(AP) Mary Jeannette Lauber, 4, daughter of Leon Lauber, Minot, died early Tuesday in Minot hospital to which she was taken May 2 with a fractured skull. The injury was sustained when the girl, playing at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Borgers, Foxholm, with whom she had lived since the death of her mother two and a half years ago, pulled a window flower box onto her head. Taken unconscious to the hospital here, she was given a blood transfusion in an effort to save her life. She had no brothers or sisters. A grandfather, Carl Lauber, lives in Mlnot. (The Bismark Tribune, May 11, 1937, p. 3)
467. Paul William Borgers (Mary Ellen Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 28 Jan 1912 in Berthold, Ward Co., ND. He died on 4 Oct 2002 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. Paul was buried on 10 Oct 2002 in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, Ward Co., ND. He was employed as 1930;farm laborer, 1940;auto mechanic.
1. Found in the 1915 North Dakota Census, Ward Co., Tolgen, at home with parents; Philip and Mary
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Tolgen Twp 154 R 16, District 227, sheet 5B, age 8
3. Found in the 1925 North Dakota Census, Ward Co., Foxholm, age 13, at home with parents; Philip and Mary
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., St. Marys, District 61, sheet 1A, age 18, lodger at the home of Mary Zinninger.
5. Found in the 1938-39 North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul mech Parker Motor Co r1008 4th av SE (Polk's Minot (Ward County, ND) City Directory, p. 40)
6. Borgers - Urdahl Wed In Minot Sunday
On Sunday at noon Miss Elvira Urdahl, daughter of Mrs. Martha Urdahl, of Minot, was married to Paul Borgers at the First Lutheran parsonage with the Rev. R. Ulvelden officiating. Only the members of the families were present. Miss Irene Urdahl, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore a frock of wine with accessories of black. She wore a shoulder corsage of lilies. The bride was dressed in teal blue, with accessories of wine. Her shoulder corsage was also of lilies. Roy Borgers, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. A wedding dinner was served for the families and bridal party by the sister of the bride at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jacobson, sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Borger. Out-of-town guests included the parents of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Borger of Foxholm, G. C. Skeim and family of Twin Valley, Minn., and Mrs. Mina Gunderson of Wyoming. The bride, former M. S. T. C. Student, has been teaching in, Ward county schools. Mr. Borger is a graduate of the Foxholm high school and is employed at the Parker Motor Co. of Minot. After a trip to Clear Lake at Riding Mountain National Park in Canada. the couple will make their home in Minot. (The Ward County Independent, Aug. 10, 1939, p. 7)7. Found in the 1940-41 North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul W, 5th av intersects (Polk's Minot (Ward County, ND) City Directory, p. 236)
8. Found in the 1940-41 North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul W (Elvira) mech Parker Motor Co h504 1st NW (Polk's Minot (Ward County, ND) City Directory, p. 39)
9. Found in the 1940 U.S census North Dakota, (13 Apr '40), Ward Co., Minot, ed 51-83, sheet 11B, 1021 1st St., NW., owns; $3500, age 28, b. North Dakota, with wife Elvira (23) and mother-in-law Martha Urdahl (65)(wd).
10. WWII Draft Registration Card; ser# 1740, Borgers, Paul William, Address; 1021 1st St. N.W. Minot, Ward, N. Dak., Age; 28, DOB; Jan 28, 1912, POB; Berthold, North Dakota, Person who will always know your address; Mrs. Elvira L. Borgers, wife, 1021 1 St. N.W. Minot, Ward, N. D., Employer; Blaisdell Motor - Joe Blaisdell, Place of employment; S. Main, Minot, Ward, N.D., Race; white, Height;5' 10", Weight;150, Eyes;Blue, Hair;Blonde, Scars; , Local Board, Minot, Ward County, N. Dak., Oct 16, 1940
11. Found in the 1954 North Dakota, Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul W (Elvira; Borgers Serv) h1021 1st NW, p. 25 (Polk's Minot (Ward County, N.D.) City Directory)
12. Found in the 1960 North Dakota, Minot, city directory;
Borgers, Paul W (Elvera L; Borgers Motel; Borgers Service) h1525 2d SW
Borgers Motel (Paul W Borgers) 1525 2d SW
Borgers Service (Paul W Borgers) gas sta 1519 2d SW (p. 46)13. Obit:
Paul William Borgers, 90, Minot, died Friday, October 4, 2002, in a Minot Nursing Home.
Paul was born on January 28, 1912, in Berthold, ND, the son of Philip Paul and Mary Ellen (Martin) Borgers. He attended country school in the Foxholm area. He married Elvira Urdahl on August 6, 1939, in Minot. They lived in Minot until moving to Seattle where Paul worked for Boeing during the war. They returned to Minot in 1946. Paul worked for Main Motors and co-owned Borgers and Hall Pure Oil Co. Paul and Elvira owned and operated Borgers Service and Motel, until they retired in 1978.
Paul was the father of seven daughters, grandfather to seventeen children and great grandfather to seventeen children. The Borgers family had a place at Lake Metigoshe where they spent summer weekends together, enjoying the water and each other. Paul was a gardener, a rock collector, and a woodworker, and used his talents and time to create places and objects that were both beautiful and useful.
Survivors: wife, Elvira Borgers, Minot; daughters, Marlys (David) Armstrong, El Paso, TX, Gail (Jerry) Bongard, Anacortes, WA, Sandra (Dennis) Bergstrom, Plaza, Beverly (Ken) Rogers, Springfield, IL, Ellen (Paul) Metz, Minot, Pamela (Ray) Darby, Olympia, WA, Deanna (Marlowe) Kro, Bismarck, ND; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Delia (Ray) Reeder, Jerome, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Roy and Clyde; two sisters, Hazel and Imogene.
Paul and Elvira's burial will take place Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot. A memorial service for Paul and Elvira will follow the burial, Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., at Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot, ND. Visitation: Monday, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot and prior to the service at the Trinity Homes. Memorials preferred to First Lutheran Church, 120 5th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703
Paul married 1 Elvira Louise Urdahl on 6 Aug 1939 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. Elvira was born on 25 Oct 1916 in Lonetree, Golden Valley Co., ND. She died on 7 Oct 2002 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. She was buried on 10 Oct 2002 in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, Ward Co., ND.
1. Daughter of George Erik Urdahl and Martha Holum.
- GEORGE E. URDAHL, 61, OF BERTHOLD IS DEAD
Family had resided for 24 years at farm home in Ward County
George E. Urdahl, 61, of Berthold, died at 6.15 a.m. today in a Minot hospital where he was brought for treatment on Wednesday. His death resulted from an Intestinal disorder. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at noon today. The body was placed in charge of J. W.
Calnan, Berthold funeral director this forenoon. Plans are being made for services to be held from the First Lutheran church, of Berthold, of which the deceased was a member. Surviving Mr. Urdahl are a widow and seven children: Mrs. H. A. Jacobson, of Plaza. Mrs. C. E. Jacobson, Minot. May Irene, Muriel, and Elvira, at home, and E. R. Urdahl, of Sawyer. Besides these members of the family are four brothers and four sisters of Mr. Urdahl. They are Lars, Theodore, Oscar, Mrs. A. Kirkeby, Mrs. T. J. Grossfield Mrs. Einar Urdahl, and Miss Minnie Urdahl, all of Twin Valley, Minn. and Erick, who resides in the state of Washington. The Urdahls settled in the Berthold vicinity 24 years ago. Their home is four miles northeast of Berthold. (Dec. 1930)2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Foxholm, sheet 3B, age 3, at home with her parents; Giert and Martha.
3. Found in the 1925 North Dakota Census, Ward Co., Foxholm, age 9, at home with parents; George and Martha, siblings; Mae, Murell, Erine
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Foxholm, sheet 2B, age 13, at home with her parents; George and Martha.
5. Found in the 1938-39 North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, city directory; United States Government section; Urdahl Elvira tchr County Schools r415 4th SE (Polk's Minot (Ward County, ND) City Directory, p. 212)
6. Found in the 1940-41 North Dakota, Ward Co., Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul W (Elvira) mech Parker Motor Co h504 1st NW (Polk's Minot (Ward County, ND) City Directory, p. 39)
8. Found in the 1940 U.S census North Dakota, (13 Apr '40), Ward Co., Minot, ed 51-83, sheet 11B, 1021 1st St., NW., owns; $3500, age 23, b. North Dakota, with husband Paul (28) and mother Martha Urdahl (65)(wd).
9. Found in the 1954 North Dakota, Minot, city directory; Borgers, Paul W (Elvira; Borgers Serv) h1021 1st NW, p. 25 (Polk's Minot (Ward County, N.D.) City Directory)
10. Found in the 1960 North Dakota, Minot, city directory;
Borgers, Paul W (Elvera L; Borgers Motel; Borgers Service) h1525 2d SW
Borgers Motel (Paul W Borgers) 1525 2d SW
Borgers Service (Paul W Borgers) gas sta 1519 2d SW (p. 46)11. Obit:
Elvira Louise Borgers, 85, Minot, died Monday, October 7, 2002, in a Minot nursing home.
Elvira was born October 25, 1916, in Lonetree, ND, the daughter of George and Martha (Holum) Urdahl. She attended school in Lonetree and later Minot High School, where she graduated in 1933. She attended Minot Normal School and earned her teaching certificate. She taught in rural schools for a number of years.
Elvira married Paul William Borgers on August 6, 1939, in Minot. They lived in Minot until moving to Seattle where Paul worked for Boeing during the war. They returned to Minot in 1946.
Elvira and Paul owned and operated Borgers Service and Motel until they retired in 1978. Following their retirement they continued to live in Minot. Paul died three days prior to Elvira, on October 4, 2002.
Elvira and Paul were the parents of seven daughters. Grandparents to seventeen children and great-grandparents to seventeen children. The Borgers family had a place at Lake Metigoshe where they spent summer weekends together, enjoying the water and each other.
Elvira was a member of First Lutheran Church, Minot. She taught Sunday school for a number of years, and also served on the visitation and welcoming committees of the church.
Survivors: Daughters, Marlys (David) Armstrong, El Paso, TX, Gail (Jerry) Bongard, Anacortes, WA, Sandra (Dennis) Bergstrom, Plaza, Beverly (Ken) Rogers, Springfield, IL, Ellen (Paul) Metz, Minot, Pamela (Ray) Darby, Olympia, WA, Deanna (Marlowe) Kro, Bismarck, ND; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Borgers; her parents, George and Martha Urdahl; sisters, Ruby, Gerda, May, Irene, and Muriel, and brother, Elvin.
Visitation for Paul and Elvira: Wednesday, (today) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Paul and Elvira's burial will take place Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot. A memorial service for Paul and Elvira will follow the burial, Thursday, October 10, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., at Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot, ND.
THE FAMILY PREFERRES MEMORIALS TO FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 120 5TH AVE. NW, MINOT, ND 58703 or TRINITY HOMES, 305 8TH AVE. NE, MINOT, ND 58703 Officiant: Pastor Gerald Bongard, Paul and Elvira's son-in-law
Music: Marlowe Kro, Paul and Elvira's son-in-law, soloist, "Amazing Grace" Congregational Hymns "Beautiful Savior," "Whispering Hope" and "How Great Thou Art" Pastor Luther Hanson, organist and song leader
Active Bearers: Paul and Elvira's sons-in-law and grandchildren
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND. The burial took place at 3:00 p.m. today
They had the following children:
+ 1007 F i Living + 1008 F ii Living + 1009 F iii Sandra Joy Borgers + 1010 F iv Living + 1011 F v Living + 1012 F vi Pamela Sue Borgers + 1013 F vii Living
473. Nellie Elvira Daufney (Lillian Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 17 Sep 1909 in Berthold, Ward Co., ND. She died 1 on 27 Jul 1992 in Hibbing, St. Louis Co., MN. Nellie was buried 2 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis Co., MN. She was employed as 1930;telephone operator.
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census North Dakota, Ward Co., Berthold, T624, Roll 1149, p. 27, sheet 2A, Fourth St., age 6/12, with parents Lewis J. (25) and Lillian (22)
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, sheet 4B, 2nd Ave., age 10, with parents, Louis (33), owns home, and wife Lillian (31), children, Byron (8), Myrtle (6), Ester (3) and Gordon (1). Emma Martin (29) aunt, is with them.
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minneosota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, T626, Roll 1125, p. 232, sheet 1B, age 20
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Ohio, Cuyahoga Co., Euclid, wd-4, (11 Apr '40) ED 18-129, sheet 7A, 1543 East 204th street, rents $27, age 29, POB: North Dakota, ed 8, with husband Donald (39) and daughter Beverly (2)
Residence 1935: Ft. Peak, Montanna.5. Obit:
Nellie E. Anderson, 82, Hibbing, died Monday, July 27, 1992, in University Hospital, Minneapolis. She was born in Berthold, N.D. She was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Hibbing, the Order of Eastern Star Mesaba Chapter 211, Hope Association (ARC), VFW Auxilliary and DAR. Her husband, David R., died in 1983. Survivors include two sons, David of Battle Ground, Wash., and Robert of Eveleth; two daughters, Karen Mayry of Rapid City, S.D., and Beverly Olson of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Gordan Daufney of Seattle; a sister, Esther Heller of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren Ther will be no visitation. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing. (Duluth News Tribune, Weds. 29 July 1992)
Nellie married David Richard Anderson about 1937. David was born on 5 Apr 1901 in Norway, Dickinson Co., MI. He died on 11 Dec 1983 in Hibbing, St. Louis Co., MN.
1. Son of Albin Anderson and Anna Lena Johnson. Immigrated 1893 from Sweden.
- OBITUARY Iron River Reporter Jan 2 1923 "Stambaugh: Albin Anderson Taken By Death: Succumbs After Eight Years Illness With Tuberculosis – Funeral Sunday"
Albin Anderson of the Commonwealth location, for ten years a resident of Stambaugh township, died last night at 9:15 o'clock after an illness of over eight years duration. More than eight years ago he was stricken with pleurisy which developed into tuberculosis. For the past two months Mr. Anderson was confined to his bed.
Mr. Anderson was born on March 30, 1874 in Restad Krokstad Bohusland, Sweden, and was 48 years old. He came to America 25 years ago and settled in Norway. From Norway the family moved to Stambaugh township. During Mr. Anderson's residence here, he was employed in the mines of the district.
Besides a wife, Mr. Anderson is survived by four sons, Fritz, Carl, Arthur, and David, all of Stambaugh, and three daughters, Linnea, Agnes, and Eva, also of Stambaugh.
The funeral will be held Sunday from the Swedish Lutheran church with Mr. Gustafson in charge. Interment will be in the Stambaugh cemetery. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Order of Vasa of Norway.- NEWS ARTICLE: Iron River Reporter Jan 4 1968 "Mrs. Anderson Is Feted On 92nd Birthday"
- OBITUARY: Iron River Reporter June 1 1977. Age 101.
2. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Michigan, Dickinson Co., Norway wd-2, sheet 3A, Brown St., age 9, with parents Albin (36) and Anna (34), and siblings; William, Agnes, Eva, Carl and Alton.3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Iron Co., Stambaugh, sheet 19B, Brule Location, age 18, office clerk, iron mine, with parents Albin (45) and Anna (43), and siblings; Fritz, Agnes, Eva, Carl (12), Arthur and Ellen.
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Iron Co., Stambaugh, sheet 20B, 18th Street, Anna Anderson age 54 widow, with children; Eva, Carl (22), Arthur, and Leona
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Ohio, Cuyahoga Co., Euclid, wd-4, (11 Apr '40) ED 18-129, sheet 7A, 1543 East 204th street, rents $27, age 39, POB: Michigan, ed H-4, with wife Nellie (29) and daughter Beverly (2)
Residence 1935: Ft. Peak, Montanna.6. WWII Draft Registration Card; ser# 1041, Anderson, David Richard, Address; 3702 Woodridge Rd., Cleve Hghts, Cuyahoga, Ohio, Age; 41, DOB; Apr 5 1901, POB; Norway, Dickinson Co., Mich., Person who will always know your address; Nellie E. Anderson, 3702 Woodridge Rd., Cleve Hghts, Employer; The Euclid Road Machinery Co., Place of employment; Chardon Rd., Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio, Race; white, Height;5' 11", Weight;170, Scars; scar on right side of forehead, Local Board 39, Cuyahoga County, Feb 16, 1942
7. Obit:
David R. Anderson, Sr., 82, of Hibbing, died Saturday at the Central Missabe Medical Center. He was a retired parts manager for the Euclid Division of General Motors. Surviving are his wife Nellie; two sons, Rev. David R Anderson, Jr. of Ritzville, Wash., and Robert of Hibbing; two daughters, Karen Mayry of Rapid City, S.D., and Beverly Olson of San Francisco; one brother Carl of Stambaugh, Mich.; three sisters, Agnes Holstein and Linnea Simmons, both of Stevens Point, Wis., and Eva Broman of Manistique, Mich.; and six grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hibbing. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Daniels Funeral Home in Hibbing. (Duluth News Tribune, Sun. 11 Dec. 1983)
David and Nellie had the following children:
+ 1014 F i Beverly Delene Anderson 1015 F ii Karen "Kay" Sue Anderson was born on 30 Apr 1942 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. She died on 28 Nov 2006 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD. Karen was buried 1 in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.
1. 1964: Graduated Hameline University, St. Paul, MN.
2. Curtain Of Sight Comes Down Fast
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RAPID CITY (AP) -- The curtain of sight came down with a thud one afternoon in 1965 for 23-year-old Mrs. Marshall Mayry who had just celebrated her first month wedding anniversary. "I was riding home" she said "when I felt something inmy left eye. I tried to get in to see the doctors at the army base where my husband was stationed, but they said they were too busy and it would be six weeks before they could see me. I then made an appointment to see a local doctor who told me I would be blind in less than a year." Mrs. Mayry's blindness came as a result of diabetes. no one else in her family of two brothers and one sister was born with this inherited disease. "My great, great grandmother had it." the young wife said. She added that the doctors told her genetically speaking this should have come out in the third generation, which would have been her mother, but it skipped a generation and showed up in the fourth. Mrs. Mayry, who is better known as Kay, lived a normal life, in spite of the fact she had to take daily doses of insulin. She and her husband met in high school and continued to date while he attended the University of Minnesota at Duluth and she attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn. Her husband, Marsh, graduated with a degree in economics in 1963, and the following year she graduated with a double degree in psychology and elementary education. Marsh was drafted into the army and she took a job teaching. They were married in July 1965. life was treating them well. As a side effect of diabetes, kay was having small hemorrhages in her eye. After each hemorrhage, scar tissue would develop. on the day she lost sight in her left eye, a blood vessel broke and caused a massive hemorrhage which put too much strain on the scared retina. It was this massive hemorrhage which caused her to suffer a detached retina, which left her without sight in the left eye. Her doctor told her not to lift anything and to sleep with two pillows. "One morning," she said, "I was brushing my teeth and I looked in the mirror and saw my right eye full of blood." "Later in the day," she added, "the blood had been re-absorbed into my system and my eye cleared somewhat." Kay's doctor referred her to the Seattle Eye Clinic. It was from these doctors that she learned she was slowly going blind. "I had ten months between the loss of sight in both eyes," she said, "so I had time to adjust to this problem." Kay still has ten percent sight in her right eye, but she said, "I can only see big items, and then a lot depends upon the light." Her husband said the biggest adjustment for him was to learn patience. "It is the hardest thing in the world to keep from helping her," he explained. "But," he added, "it's the only way she will become self-sufficient. Everyday she amazes me by what she can do." He added that he wants her to become as independent as possible, so that if anything should happen to him she will be able to help herself. "I suppose," Marsh explained, "that because I'm in the insurance business I'm more aware of death and the problems it brings when it strikes a family." Together they have worked out a system to help her. For instance in typing a letter, Marsh has put tape on the "home keys" of the typewriter so she doesn't make the mistake of typing a letter with her fingers on the wrong keys. "One time," Kay added, "I typed a three page letter only to have Marsh tell me the ribbon selector was on stencil." And she laughed when she told me about the few cakes she had "broiled," because she had forgotten to check the oven regulator. They solved that problem by putting tape on the oven temperature so she knows when it's on. "And," Marsh said as he pointed to the oven temperature control knob, "the engineers prbably did this without thinking, but this rise in the knob is set so that when it's vertical, the oven is at 350." Together Kay and Marsh have worked out their problems around their immaculate home. Their biggest problem comes with people who are afraid to break tradition. "The schools won't hire a legally blind person," Kay explained, "If they would just give me an opportunity to take an open contract I think they would find I'm still capable of teaching, even though blind." While kay is still helping herself, she continues to help others. She devotes volunteer time to teaching children at the Black Hills Workshop School and in helping with the problems the local probation office has. Their biggest success, since moving to this area last February from Denver, is instituting a potluck supper which is held on Friday and Saturday nights the second weekend of every month. The couple explained that after moving here they felt a need for getting people together without one individual having to foot the cost for the gathering. "We started out with ten people," Kay said "but this past weekend we had 40 who participated." The group is divided into tens with several host homes. kay keeps an active card file which lists who the host will be, who will bring the main dish, etc. kay keeps abreast of current articles by listening to magazines reproduced on tapes and records. And while she's listening she knits gifts. If she's not knitting, she's ironing. "You look around you," they said, "and you find a lot of people with problems worse than ours." (Aberdeen News, Nov. 20, 1968, p. 23)
3. Obit:
Karen Mayry, 64, RAPID CITY, S.D. - Karen Mayry, 64, Rapid City, S.D., died Tuesday Nov. 28, 2006, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Karen was born April 30, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to David R and Nellie E. (Daufney) Anderson. The second of five children, she was raised in Hibbing, graduating from Hibbing High School in 1960 and Hamline University in St. Paul.
At age 11, Karen was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, which defined the rest of her life.
Karen taught school in Arvada, Colo., for one year before marrying her long-time love, Marshall Mayry, in 1965. While living in Tacoma, Wash., where Marshall was finishing out his military obligation, Karen taught in the Clover Park school system. They later moved to Denver, Colo., where she taught in a private school for children who had dropped out of the public school system. In 1968, they moved to Rapid City, S.D., where Karen was employed for several years as juvenile probation officer.
Beginning in 1965, she had experienced continual vision loss and was deemed legally blind in her late 20’s. Due to her constant determination and positive attitude in coping with her diabetes, blindness and other health problems, Karen became one of two founders of the Diabetes Network of the National Federation of the Blind and the state president of the South Dakota affiliate of the NFB, a position she held for 25 years. Her list of organizations is vast and her accomplishments and awards are countless, including the recognition she received in the U.S. Senate, Washington D.C. by South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson on April 8, 2004.
Karen is survived by her husband, Marshall, Rapid City, S.D.; and one brother, David R Anderson, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; special niece, Gail Wagner, Albuquerque, N.M.; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Beverly Olson; and one brother, Robert E. Anderson.
At Karen’s request, services will be held at a later date.
Memorials: A memorial has been established to benefit the National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota, Suite 15, 919 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com (The Daily Tribune, Hibbing, 1 Dec 2006)
4. Karen Mayry Memorial Scholarship
Each year the NFB of South Dakota awards a scholarship to an outstanding blind student in South Dakota. The scholarship is gibven in loving memory of Karen Mayry, a Past-President of the South Dakota affiliate, a founding member of the NFB's Diabetics Division, (Now the Diabetes Action Network, (DAN) and a former member of the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors.
Notes:
1. President National Federation Of The Blind (N.F.B.) Of South Dakota.
2. MY KIDNEY TRANSPLANT
by Karen Mayry From The Editor: Karen Mayry is a long-term diabetic who knows the importance of good diabetes control. Karen was the original president of our Diabetes Action Network at its inception in 1985. She also serves as president of the National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota..
Karen discusses her kidney transplant, an important issue for anyone with diabetes. People experiencing renal failure should realize at some point they may have to choose between dialysis and transplantation. Kidney transplant recipients enjoy a high rate of success (organ survival) and their quality of life is vastly better than on dialysis.
Here's what Karen says: In 1968, Marshall and I had been married for three years. During a routine visit to my doctor, Marshall was told that my kidneys were failing and that my life expectancy would be shortened dramatically. According to medical knowledge at the time, he was correct in relating that persons with diabetes were not able to have kidney transplants. Luckily, I did not require a transplant until 1977, when my brother, David, donated a kidney to me. Dr. John Najarian, MD, Chief or Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospital, performed the surgery.
Twenty-five years later I am healthy, busy and fully involved in life's activities. I have had the opportunity to be married to my biggest supporter and wonderful man, join the thousands of volunteers in the National Federation of the Blind, travel, and benefit from the love of my family and friends.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! (http://www.nfb.org/vod/vodspr0208.htm)
3. From Rapid City, South Dakota, Karen was diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, while in the fifth grade. "When it became time for my transplant, my brother David Richard immediately said that he would donate a kidney to me, if our blood types matched at all, and of course they did, and we did," she says.
"I went in to the hospital weighing 143 lbs which was at least 25 lbs over my normal weight. And I had no clothes to wear at that point because everything I owned was too small. I came out of the hospital weighing 103 lbs, and still had no clothes to wear because everything was too big!
"On January 12, 1977, 23 years ago, I got my transplant at the University of Minnesota Hospital. And after the transplant, I loved it because I only needed like three hours of sleep, I was so hyped up. I just can't imagine somebody making the choice to not have the transplant when they have the option. If it were up to me and I lost this one and had to go for another one, I would take that opportunity as well."(http://www.nfb.org/vod/vow0001.htm)
4. Public Statements
Speaker: Senator Tim P. Johnson (SD)
Title: Honoring Karen Mayry
Location: Washington DC
Date: 04/08/2004
HONORING KAREN MAYRY
Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I stand today to recognize an individual who is a dedicated advocate for the blind in this Nation, and especially in my home State of South Dakota. Karen was raised in Hibbing, MN. The second of five children, she learned at an early age to cope with people's afflictions. Her brother Robert was born with Down syndrome. It was from this early exposure that Karen gained some of the beliefs that would carry over in later life. At age 11, Karen, herself was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes-the disease that was to define the rest of her life. In 1965, Karen married her long-time love, Marshall. While living in Tacoma, WA, where Marshall was to finish out his military obligation, Karen found a job teaching in the Clover Park school system. In her first year on the job, she experienced her first hemorrhage in her right eye which resulted in complete vision loss in that eye. Because of her love of educating children, she remained on the job teaching despite experiencing a traumatic physical ailment. Marshall and Karen moved to Denver, CO after his military obligation was fulfilled. While in Denver, Karen lost still more of her vision and for all purposes became “totally blind” and underwent eye surgery with the hope of restoring some vision to her right eye. The surgery was deemed a cosmetic failure. It was also at this time, that doctors discovered that she was beginning to experience renal failure. In 1969, Karen and Marshall moved to Rapid City where she was hired on as a Juvenile Probation officer. She remained at the position for 6 years until her renal failure had continued to progress so much that she was no longer able to continue her duties. Experiencing kidney failure soon after, her loving brother, David, offered one of his kidneys. After many months of complications delaying the surgery, the transplant was successful. Three weeks later, she left the hospital and her kidney functions have remained excellent for the past 27 years. Following the successful kidney treatment, she was approached by representatives of National Federation of the Blind to become a member. The philosophy of the NFB matched her own; one of independence and the abilities of blind persons, if given a chance. Soon after joining, she became active that same year and was elected state president, a quite remarkable accomplishment. Karen Mayry is the long-time president of the South Dakota Federation of the Blind. For many years, she has provided tireless advocacy for the blind residents of South Dakota and for the disabled population of the State. Under her presidency the State affiliate has grown to five local chapters. She has proposed and lobbied for and had legislation passed bettering the lives of blind South Dakotans. She has testified before the Senate, investigating transportation for the handicapped and has annually made trips to our Nation's Capital to lobby for issues of importance to the blind of the country. She is dedicated to advocating issues of importance, and she is committed to breaking down the structural and attitudinal barriers that impact the blind and disabled community in south Dakota. Her list of organizations is vast and her accomplishments and awards are countless. Despite various physical ailments in recent years, Karen refuses to be sidelined and continues her stalwart advocacy. Her vitality and energy is commendable and her advocacy and education over the years on issues affecting blind and disabled individuals have proven very successful. She works hard to educate and advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act, helps promote the skills and talents of the blind and educates the business community about the importance of hiring individuals with disabilities. South Dakotans with disabilities have many fighters in their corner, and Karen Mayry is one of their most ardent advocates. Karen doesn't mince words with elected officials, I, for one, have appreciated her frankness and candor over the years. Her insight is valuable on important issues, not only on matters directly affecting blind residents, but also in issues vital to all South Dakotans, disabled and non-disabled alike. As residents in my State prepare for the annual South Dakota Federation of the Blind Convention in Sioux Falls, I take this opportunity to congratulate and commend Karen Mayry for her many years of outstanding advocacy work for the blind. I applaud her dedication and commitment, appreciate her advocacy, and wish her the best in her own individual battle to come. I look forward to continuing my work with Karen concerning issues of importance to the blind and disabled citizens of south Dakota. It is with great honor that I share her impressive accomplishments with my colleagues. (http://www.vote-smart.org/speech_detail.php?speech_id=33738&keyword=&phrase=&contain=)Karen married Marshall John Mayry on 24 Jul 1965. Marshall was born 1 on 7 Apr 1941 in Chisholm, St. Louis Co., MN. He died on 14 Feb 2018 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD. Marshall served in the military Vietnam - U.S Army. He was buried on 19 May 2018 in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., SD.
1. Son of John August Mayry and Ruth Mariam Maki.
2. Obit: Marshall John Mayry passed away Feb. 14, 2018, at home in Rapid City, S.D.
He was born to John and Ruth (Maki) Mayry in Chisholm on April 7, 1941. He graduated from Chisholm High School, attended Hibbing Community College and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Washington.
He married Karen Anderson on July 12, 1958, in Hibbing. She was the love of his life, and they were married for 48 years. They traveled many miles together on behalf of the South Dakota Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind and other charities that they supported.
Marshall was employed by New York Life Insurance as their office manager.
Marshall was a kind, caring, compassionate man. He was the devoted caretaker for his bride through her many years of health issues. He also helped many other friends in the community over the course of his life.
He is survived by his brother, Mark (Charlene) Mayry of New Richmond, Wis.; his sister, Mardell Lackner of Chisholm; brother-in-law, David Anderson (Barbara) of Sheboygan, Wis.; nieces and nephews: Madelyn Myers, David Mayry, Gail Wagner, Steve Katona, Alicia Lamb, Mike Olson, Peter Anderson and Paul Anderson; as well as other relatives and friends.
Marshall was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, in 2006 and his parents, John and Ruth Mayry. Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Behrens Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City, S.D. Burial: A private family burial service will be held at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. Memorial: Memorials preferred to the National Federation of the Blind. (The Hibbing Daily Tribune, (MN), May 10, 2018)+ 1016 M iii Living 1017 M iv Robert Earl Anderson was born 1 on 15 Jul 1952 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN. He died on 19 Dec 2005 in Buhl, St. Louis Co., MN. Robert was buried 2 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing, St. Louis Co., MN.
1. Obit: Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 53
BUHL — Robert E. “Bob” Anderson, 53, longtime resident of Hibbing, recently of Buhl and formerly Eveleth, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 15, 1952, in Duluth, the son of David R. and Nellie (Daufney) Anderson. He attended the Cobb-Cook school. He worked at DAC in Eveleth, and he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Hibbing.
He is survived by his brother, the Rev. David R. (Barbara) Anderson of Chippewa Falls, Wis; and his sister, Karen (Marshall) Mayry of Rapid City, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Beverly Olson. Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hibbing. The Revs. David Anderson and John Jakway will officiate. Burial: A private burial service will be held in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. To leave remembrances of Bob online, see www.baumanfuneralhome.com. Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing. (24 Dec. 2005, The Hibbing Tribune)
476. Esther Georginia Daufney (Lillian Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 13 Mar 1916 in Sanstone, Pine Co., MN. She died on 28 Jul 1996 in Castle Shannon, Allegheny Co., PA. Esther was employed as 1940;saleslady grocery,1941;clerk. She was buried 2 in Queen of Heaven Cath. Cemetery, McMurray, WC, PA.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, sheet 4B, 2nd Ave., age 3, with parents, Louis (33), owns home, and wife Lillian (31), children, Nellie (10), Byron (8), Myrtle (6) and Gordon (1). Emma Martin (29) aunt, is with them.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, T626, Roll 1125, p. 232, sheet 1B, age 16
3. Found in the 1940 Cleveland, OH city directory; Daufney, Esther G clk A&P r19506 Nottingham (p. 262)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Ohio, Cuyahoga Co., Cleveland wd-9, (23 Apr '40) ED 92-859, sheet 5B, 19506 Notingham Rd., boarder, age 24, ed; H-4, POB: Minnesota, Her sister Delia also boards at this house.
5. Marriage License Applications
Anthony J. Heller, 28, Rochester, N.Y., to Esther G. Daufney, 25, 3702 Woodridge Road, Cleveland Heights. (Plain Dealer, June 10, 1941, p. 19)6. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Ohio, Stark Co., Louisville, sheet 73, age 34 and husband, Anthony J (37) and son, John (July)
7. Found in the 1952 Canton, OH city directory; Heller, Anthony J (Esther G) slsmn h 309 W Gorgas (L) (p. 715)
8. Obit:
HELLER, Esther G., 80, of Castle Shannon, died July 28. Laughlin Funeral Home, Castle Shannon. (O) (31 July 1996, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, B-4)9. Obit: ESTHER G. HELLER
Of Castle Shannon, on Sunday, July 28, 1996; beloved wife of Anthony J. (Tony) Heller; mother of John A. and Karen Heller and Thomas G. Heller; sister of Gordon Daufney; grandmother of Julianne and Stephen Heller. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME, Ltd, 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be offer on Thursday in St. Anne Church at 11 A. M. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, July 31, 1996, p. 17)
Esther married 1, 2 Anthony John Heller on 28 Jun 1941 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Anthony was born 3 on 26 Oct 1912 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. He died on 7 May 1997 in Castle Shannon, Allegheny Co., PA. Anthony served in the military WWII on 24 Apr 1942. He was employed as 1941,1950;salesman. He was buried 4 in Queen of Heaven Cath. Cemetery, McMurray, WC, PA.
1. Son of John Frank Heller and Catherine Klotzbucher.
- HELLER John, of 993 Redwood Dr., Castle Shannon, on Sunday Jan. 29, 1967, beloved husband of Anna Kraft Heller; father of Marie Lytle of Los Angeles, Anthony J. of Castle Shannon, William P., and Karl F. Heller, both ot Cleveland; brother of Frank Heller in Germany; also 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren survive. Friends received at the E. B. LAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME, Castle Shannon, until Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 8 a.m. Requiem high mass in St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, at 9 a. m. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. (Jan. 1967)- Catherine died 3 Dec. 1918
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Ohio, Cuyahoga Co., Cleveland dis 128, wd-7, sheet 2B, Rowley Ave., age 7, at home with his parents; John F. (40), widow, Imm;1903, Na;1910, and siblings; Marie (8), William (5) and Carl (2 6/12). They are at the home of his grandparents, John F. (60) and Magaline Klotzbucher (54)
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Ohio, Cuyahoga Co., Cleveland dis 518, wd-32, sheet 37B, Lucknow St., age 17 (maybe 19), at home with his parents; John F. (50) and Anna (42), siblings; William (15) and Carl (13).
4. WWII Draft Registration Card: Heller, Anthony John, Address; 1848 Grantham Rd., Colonial Hts, Cleveland, Cuy, Ohio, Age; 27, POB; Cleveland, Ohio, DOB; 10/26/10, Name of person who will always know your address; Mr. John F. Heller, father, 903 E. 139th St., Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, Employer; W. S. Boyle Co., Place of employment; Jersey City, N.J., Race; white, Height; 5' 11 1/2", Weight; 175, Eyes;Blue, Hair;Brown, Scars; Appendix scar, Local Board No. 27, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio, 16 Oct 1940
5. Marriage License Applications
Anthony J. Heller, 28, Rochester, N.Y., to Esther G. Daufney, 25, 3702 Woodridge Road, Cleveland Heights. (Plain Dealer, June 10, 1941, p. 19)6. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Ohio, Stark Co., Louisville, sheet 73, age 37 and wife, Ester (34) and son, John (July)
7. Found in the 1952 Canton, OH city directory; Heller, Anthony J (Esther G) slsmn h 309 W Gorgas (L) (p. 715)
8. 1993, Dec. 16, Anthony and Esther filed a deed, 35102, as grantor, Bk. DE, vol. 09119, p. 636, Allegheny Co., Castle Shannon.
9. Obit: ANTHONY J. HELLER
Of Castle Shannon, on Wed., May 7, 1997; beloved husband of the late Esther (Daufney) Heller; mother of John A. and Karen and Thomas G. Heller; brother of Marie Lytle and Karl Heller; grandfather of Julianne and Stephen Heller. Friends may call LAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon on Friday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Sat. in St. Anne Church at 10am. (9 May 1997, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, B-8)
Notes:
1. WWII enlisted 24 Apr 1942, enlisted at Cleveland, OH.
residence: Cuyahoga Co., OH
high school grad
married
civ occ: Railway Signal Operator
They had the following children:
1018 M i Living 1019 M ii Living
477. Gordon Ambrose Daufney (Lillian Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 25 Mar 1918 in Brookston, St. Louis Co., MN. He died on 28 Aug 1996 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Gordon was buried 2 in Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., WA. He was employed as 1940;laborer road construction.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, sheet 4B, 2nd Ave., age 1, with parents, Louis (33), owns home, and wife Lillian (31), children, Nellie (10), Byron (8), Myrtle (6) and Ester (3). Emma Martin (29) aunt, is with them.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minneosota, St. Louis Co., Brookston, T626, Roll 1125, p. 232, sheet 1B, age 12
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Culver, Brookston, (24 Apr '40) ED 69-31, sheet 1B, age 22, POB: Minn., ed H-3, with mother Lillian (52)(wd)(rents $3) and brothers Byron (28) and Glynn (16)
4. 1940: WWII Draft Registration Card: Gordon Ambrose Daufney, ser.# 1715, residence: Brookston, St. Louis, Minn., mailing address: same, age: 22, POB: Brookston, Minn., DOB: 25 Mar 1918, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Lillian Daufney, mother, Brookston, St. Louis, Minn., Employer: W.P.A. project, Salter school, Duluth, Place of employment: Brookston, Minn., race: white, height: 5' 9", weight: 170, eyes: Hazel, hair: Brown, signed at Local Board No. 5, Proctor, St. Louis Co., Minn., 16 Oct 1940
Note:
Lived at Issaquah, WA
Gordon married 1 Betty Jane Ribich on 8 Sep 1944 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Betty was born 2 on 11 Aug 1923 in Hibbing, St. Louis Co., MN. She died on 10 Jun 2000 in Seattle, King Co., WA. She was buried 3 in Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., WA.
1. Daughter of Anton Ribich and Frances Firm. (From Yugoslavia)
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Stuntz, District 170, sheet 18A, Mitchell St., age 6, at home with her parents, Anton (49) owns home $1500, w/radio and Frances (44) and siblings, Frances (19), Ann (16), Angeline (12), Tony (10) and Henry (8)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Stuntz (11 May '40) ED 69-123, sheet 19B, age 16, POB: Minn., ed H-3, with parents; Anton (59) (owns $1200) and Frances (54) and siblings Ludwig (33) Angeline (22) Tony (20) and Henry (19)
4. Obit:
Betty J. Daufney, , She died June 10, 2000 in Seattle after a courageous battle with an illness. She was born on August 11, 1923 in Hibbing, Minn. and had lived in Seattle for 57 years. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Don) Stenberg of Issaquah, Wash., Glynn Daufney of Seattle, Wash., Susan (Paul) Anderson of Kingston, Wash., Nancy (Ron) Tropple of Everett, Wash.; her grandchildren: Sherri (Matt) Haije, Shelly Davis, Kelsey and Ryan Tropple, and Paul and Mary Anderson; her great-granddaughter: Halie Ann; two sisters: Anne Kemp of Hibbing and Angie Oja of Nashwauk; brother: Hank Ribich of Keewatin and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gordon A. Daufney in August of 1996. Funeral arrangements were with Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Wash. (The Hibbing Tribune, July 12, 2000)
They had the following children:
1020 F i Living Living married Living. 1021 M ii Living Living married Living. + 1022 F iii Susan Frances Daufney + 1023 F iv Living
481. Mildred Marie Martin (Emma E. Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 28 Jan 1910 in Minot, Ward Co., ND. She died 2 on 12 Apr 1979 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. Mildred was buried on 16 Apr 1979 in Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, C, VC, WI.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Barronett, District 229, sheet 14B, age 10, at the home of her Aunt, Ada (Martin) Ripley, with her mother, Emma Martin and sister Florence (8 Mar 1920).
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, District 12, sheet 5A, Dawson Conlin Rd., age 20, step-daughter with her mother Emma and Frank Rach (47) rents, and Raymond (7), Jimmie (5), and Donald Daufney (4), Mildred Martin (20) step dau and Florence Martin (12) step dau
3. Found in the 1945 La Crosse, WI city directory; Martin, Mildred M opr LaCrosse Garment Co r627 Vine (p. 380)
4. Found in the 1950-51 La Crosse, WI city directory; Martin, Mildred fcty wkr LaCrosse Rubber Mills r Chaseburg (p. 292)
5. Found in the 1953 La Crosse, WI city directory; Martin, Mildred fcty wkr LaCrosse Rubber Mills r719 5th av S (p. 371)
6. Found in the 1955 La Crosse, WI. city directory; Martin, Mildred material preparation La Crosse Rubber Mills r705 Gould (p. 384)
7. Found in the 1958 La Crosse, WI. city directory; Martin, Mildred M fcty wkr La Crosse Rubber Mills r705 Gould (p. 584)
8. Found in the 1959 La Crosse, WI. city directory; Martin, Mildred M fcty wkr LaCrosse Rubber Mills h705 Gould (p. 405)
9. Obit: Mrs. Mildred M. Martin
Mrs. Mildred Marie Martin, 69, of Forest Park, 1230 Badger St., died Thursday, April 12, in La Crosse Lutheran Hospital.
She was born Jan. 28, 1910, in Minot, N.D., to Frank and Ehrma Rach, but had lived in La Crosse and Chaseburg for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she had worked at the La Crosse Rubber Mills for 28 years. Survivors are one son, Norman of Whitewater; two grand-daughters; one sister, Mrs. Milton (Florence) Larson of Coon Valley; and four brothers, Raymond, James and Frank Rach, all of Chaseburg, and Donald of La Crosse. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Lyle Schalow officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the services. Dickinson Funeral Homes of La Crosse have charge of arrangements. (La Crosse Tribune, Fri., Apr. 13, 1979, p. 6)
Mildred married Harry D. Martin {Not Wed?}. Harry was born about 1909.
1. Norman D. Martin's SSN data shows his parents as;
Father: Harry D. Martin
Mother: Mildred M. Rach2. Found in the 1930 La Crosse, WI city directory; Martin, Harry shoewkr LaCrosse Rubber Mills r1117 S 7th (p. 347)
Harry and Mildred had the following children:
+ 1024 M i Norman Dale Martin
482. Florence Martin (Emma E. Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 22 Jul 1917 in Minot, Ward Co., N.D. She died on 21 Apr 2015 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. She was buried in Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, C, VC, WI.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Washburn Co., Barronett, District 229, sheet 14B, age 2 6/12, at the home of her Aunt, Ada (Martin) Ripley, with her mother, Emma Martin and sister Mildred (8 Mar 1920).
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, District 12, sheet 5A, Dawson Conlin Rd., age 12, step-daughter with her mother and Frank Rach (47) rents and Raymond (7), Jimmie (5), and Donald Daufney (4), Mildred Martin (20) step dau
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin(1 May '40), Vernon Co., Hamburg, ed 62-13, sheet 7B, Gronwald Ridge Rd., age 22, b. North Dakota, ED; 8, rents; 10$, with husband Carl(58) and children; Charles(5) and Phyllis(2). Her mother Emma Rach(48) is at the next house.
4. 2007: Larson 90th
Florence Larson, La Crosse, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a family celebration today, July 22nd. She has two children, Charles (Delores) Kopplen and Phyllis (Allen) Asmus. She has four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She retired from the Westby-Coon Valley School District and also Lutheran Hospital after being a farm wife for many years. (La Crosse Tribune, July 22, 2007)5. Obit:
Florence F. Larson, 97, of La Crosse and formerly of Coon Valley, died Tuesday April 21, 2015 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born July 21, 1917 in Minot, N.D. to Frank and Emma (Martin) Rach. Florence was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg where she was a lifelong member. In July 1934 she married Carl “Charlie” Kopplen and they were blessed with two children. Florence was a dedicated farm wife and also worked several years at the Coon Valley School. She bestowed her values of faith and love as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include two children, Charles (Delores) Kopplen of La Crosse and Phyllis (Allen) Asmus of Holmen; four grandchildren Randy (Michelle) Asmus of Bloomington, MN, Brian Asmus of Holmen, Kim (John) Harnish of Coon Valley and Paula (Andrew) Elwer of La Crosse; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Frank (Doris) Rach of Chaseburg and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Charlie Kopplen, Jordahl Ekern and Milton Larson; three brothers, Raymond, Donald and James Rach; a sister Mildred Martin and a nephew Norman Martin. Blessed be the memory of Florence and may she rest in eternal peace. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday April 24, 2015 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. Rev. Jonathan Rimmert will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from noon until service time. The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at selandsfuneralhome.com.
Florence married (1) Carl "Charlie" A. Kopplen in Jul 1934 in Chaseburg, Vernon Co., WI. Carl was born 1 on 2 Aug 1880 in Germany. He died 2 on 8 Dec 1952 in Chaseburg, Vernon Co., WI. He immigrated 3 in 1882 to to the U.S. He was buried on 11 Dec 1952 in Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, C, VC, WI. He was employed as 1905;farm laborer,1910;farmer,1920;farm laborer,1940;farmer.
1. Son of Wilhelm Kopplen and Ulrike "Rikka" Dobratz.
2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Jefferson, sheet 1, age 20, DOB: May 1880, border at the home of Martin Root (35). (His brother Otto is border at the next home)
3. Found in the 1905 Wisconsin state census, Vernon Co., Hamburg, sheet 10, age 25, at home with his mother Rikka (48)(wd) and siblings; Otto (19), Annie (15), Allie (14), and Willie (5)
4. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, sheet 2B, age 30, imm; 1882, with mother Rikka (55) widow, 6 of 10 children, imm; 1892, and siblings, Anne (18), Ella (17) and Willie (10)
5. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, sheet 6B, age 39, farm hand at the home of Fred Carson (40), immigration in 1881. (His brother Otto is listed a couple entries below)
6. Found in the 1930 U.S census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Bergen, sheet 8B, "Charlie" age 50, with his brother William (30) and his wife Sadie (27)
7. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin(1 May '40), Vernon Co., Hamburg, ed 62-13, sheet 7B, Gronwald Ridge Rd., age 58, b. Germany, ED; 5, rents; 10$, with wife Florence(22) and children; Charles(5) and Phyllis(2).
8. 1942: WWII Draft Registration Card: Charles E. Kopplen, Ser No.: 464, age 62, DOB; Aug. 2 1880, POB; Germany, res; #1 Chaseburg St., Hamburg, Vernon Co., WI., person who will always know you; Florence Kopplen, (same address), Employer: Self, Place of Employment: Farmer, R.#1, Chaseburg, Hamburg, Vernon, Wisconsin, Race: white, Height: 5' 6", Weight: 152, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, signed Local Board No. 1, Viroqua, Vernon Co., Wisconsin, 27 April 1942
9. Obit: CARL A. KOPPLEN
Carl A. Kopplen, 72, of Chaseburg, Wis., died at his home Monday afternoon. He was born in Germany Aug. 2, 1880. He is survived by his wife, Florence; one daughter, Phyllis of Chaseburg; one son, Charles of Chaseburg; three sisters, Miss Anna Kopplen, Mrs. George Manske and Mrs. Martha Kromke of La Crosse, and William Kopplen of Stoddard, Wis. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chaseburg, Wis. The Rev. Gerhard Horn will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Southside Chapel of Sietten McKee Co. Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 9, 1952, p. 18)
They had the following children:
+ 1025 M i Living + 1026 F ii Living
Florence married 1 (2) Jordahl Magnus Ekern on 25 Mar 1955 in Vernon Co., WI. Jordahl was born on 18 Mar 1893 in Vernon Co., WI. He died on 9 May 1970 in Coon Valley, Vernon Co., WI. He was buried in Coon Valley Cemetery, Coon Valley, Vernon Co., WI. He was employed as 1910,1920;farm laborer, 1930,1940;farmer.
1. Son of Melvin Ekern and Mina Holter.
2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon Town, sheet 13, Nordahl, age 7, DOB: May 1893, with parents Melvin (26) DOB: Nov 1873, marr 3 yrs, and Mina (26) DOB: May 1874, 3 of 3 children, and siblings Lawrence (2) DOB: July 1897, and Agnes (8/12 DOB: Aug 1899, and grandmother, Helene Holter (68) DOB: Nov 1831
3. Found in the 1905 Wisconsin state census, Vernon Co., Hamburg, p. 224, age 12, with parents, Melvin (31) and Mina (31) and siblings Lawrence (7) and Agnes (6) and grandmother Eline Holter (72) wd
4. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, sheet 6A, age 17, with mother Mina (35) widow and brother Lawrence J. (12)
5. Married Olga S. Lee
6. Found in the 1920 U.S Census North Dakota, Nelsen Co., Hamlin Twnshp, sheet 7B, age 26 with wife Olga (25) and daughter Ruby (1 6/12). They are at the home of Olga's father, Otto Lee (63) widow and son Joseph (27)
7. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon Twnshp, sheet 3B, age 37, owns home with wife Olga S. (36) and children, Rubie M. (12), Harland S. (6 5/12) and Myron W. (3 3/12)
8. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon Twnshp, (22 Apr '40) ED 62-5, sheet 6B, South Ridge Rd., age 46, ed; 7, owns home $2000, and wife Olga (45) and children Harlan (16), Myron (13) and Dorothy (8)
9. 1942: WWII Draft Registration Card: ser.# 2295, Jordahl Magnus Ekern, address; Coon Valley, Vernon, Wis., age 49, DOB: 18 Mar 1893, POB: Vernon, Wis., Name, address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Olga Ekern, Coon Valley, Wis., Employer; none, height; 5' 8", weight; 160 lbs., eyes; blue, hair; blonde, signed April 25, 1942 at Local board No. 1, Virouqa court house, Vernon Co., Wisconsin.
10. Obit: JORDAHL EKERN
COON VALLEY, Wis. - Jordahl Ekern, 77, of Coon Valley died Saturday, May 9, in a La Crosse hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Chaseburg, Rev. Lyle Schalow (Ruby) Skilbeck of Springfield, III., and Mrs. Arnold (Dorothy) Holen of West Allis; one stepson, Charles Kopplen of La Crosse; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Allen (Phyllis) Oasmus of Holmen; one brother, Lawrence of Chaseburg; 16 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Ekern was born March 18, 1893, in the Town of Coon, Vernon County. He married Olga Lee Nov. 17, 1917 at Coon Valley and she died Nov. 4, 1949. He married Florence Kopplen. (La Crosse Tribune, May 11, 1970, p. 15) (poor copy, poss errors)
Notes:
1. (daughter)
Ruby M. Skilbeck passed into God's grace on June 6, 2012 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL. She was 93 (2 days of being 94).
Ruby was born on June 8, 1918, in McVille, North Dakota, the daughter of Jordahl and Olga (Lee) Ekern. She grew up on the family dairy farm in a portion of Wisconsin known as "Little Norway", with her two brothers, Harlan Ekern (now deceased) and Myron Ekern, and one sister, Dorothy Ekern Holen (also deceased).
Ruby was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was an active member of the Springfield Chapter of the Sons of Norway and Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Springfield, both for many years.
In 1936, she married Howard O. Skilbeck, who preceded her in death in 1984. They had four children: Ronald (wife Dianne)Skilbeck, Janice (husband Jeff) Skilbeck Johnston, Wayne (wife Debra) Skilbeck, and Gerald (wife Debbie) Skilbeck, all currently living in central Illinois. Ruby is survived by her brother, Myron Ekern, her four children, ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Before retiring, Ruby was a cafeteria manager at Webster Grade School in Springfield. As a teenager, Ruby played guitar and sang, for a time, on a local Wisconsin radio station. In her earlier adult years, she was an excellent bowler and won several trophies for her bowling skills. Throughout the years, she was very social, and belonged to several card playing groups, clubs, and social organizations.
Services are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 9 to 10:45 am. The funeral service will then be held at 11 am. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
2. (daughter)
Holen, Dorothy M. (Nee Ekern) October 30, 2007, age 76 years. Married to her beloved late husband Arnie on March 25, 1950. Loving mother of David, Dale (Kathy), Daryl (Nancy) and Diana Donnelly. Dear grandmother of Ashlie, Dan, Katelyn, Brittany, Tom, Colin, Ryan and Carli. Sister of Ruby Skilbeck and Myron (Margie) Ekern. Preceded in death by her parents Jordahl and Olga Ekern and brother Harland (Joyce) Ekern. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Baptized, confirmed and married at Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, West Allis Moose Lodge, West Allis Senior Center, Mt. Hope Senior Center, Sons of Norway and the Greyhound Retreads. Graduated from Westby High School in 1949. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren playing cards, bingo, crocheting and spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 2, at 6:00 PM, at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 8633 W. Beecher St. Visitation Friday at Mt. Hope 3:00 PM until time of service. Visitation will also be held Saturday, at Vosseteig Funeral Home, Westby Wisconsin 2:00-4:00 PM. Interment Our Savior Cemetery.
Florence married (3) Milton Abner Larson on 27 Jun 1972 in Chaseburg, Vernon Co., WI. Milton was born on 25 Jun 1914 in Coon Valley, Vernon Co., WI. He died 1 on 18 Sep 1992 in Coon Valley, Vernon Co., WI. Milton was buried on 22 Sep 1992 in Lutheran Church Cemetery, Vernon Co., WI. He was employed as 1940;farm laborer.
1. Son of Bernard Larson and Christine Jahr.
- The former Christine Jahr was bom in Norway March 8, 1884, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Jahr, and she married Bernard Larson May 13, 1905. He died in May 1932. She is survived by four sons, ...2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon, dis 186, sheet 5A, age 5, at home with his parents.
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon, dis 5, sheet 4A, age 15, at home with his parents, Bernard (53) and Christine (46) and siblings, Calvert (24), Malla O. (21), Edwin P. (18) and Burton C. (5)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Coon Town, (3 Apr '40) ED 62-5, sheet 1A, US Hwy 14 and 61, age 25, ed; 8, POB: Wisconsin, with mother Christine (56)(wd)(owns $3000) and siblings Malla (31) Edwin (28) and Burton (15)
5. WWII Draft Registration Card: Milton Abner Larson, ser.# 1052, Residence: R2 Box 1, Coon Valley, Vernon, Wis., mailing address: same, Age: 26, POB: Coon, Wis., DOB: June 25, 1914, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Christine Larson, mother, R2 Box 1, Coon Valley, Vernon, Wis., Employer: self farming, Place of employment: R2 Box 1, Coon Valley, Vernon, Wis., Race: white, Height: 6' 0", Weight: 160, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board No. 1, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, Oct 16, 1940
6. COON VALLEY, Wis. - Norwegian jokes have become commonplace and new ones keep cropping up all the time, but a recent incident here proves that the good people about whom they are told have a real sense of humor. The story begins when middle-aged bachelor farmer Milton Larson from up on Old Mill Road about a half-mile south of Coon Valley suddenly disappeared from town with his bride, Florence Ekern. A fellow townsman reported his friends learned that Larson had married. “Yes, it was all kind of a secret." one of his friends says laughingly. Perhaps thinking that Milton and Florence had pulled off a fast one on them, some of their friends decided to counterattack and reverse the trick. Some dozen or so friends and neighbors joined forces to surprise the couple when they returned from their honeymoon. First of all they cut some fresh birch trees and erected them upright in triangle form and wrapped cheesecloth around the trees to build a tepee to "house" the newlyweds. The tepee was erected on a site where Larson reportedly planned to build a new house. Right alongside the white tepee with the green birch branches poking out of its peak they placed a red outhouse. A large white sign was erected on the hillside near the tepee bearing the words: “Welcome Home Newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Larson.” A large oil drum with the wording “Mr. and Mrs. Milton Larson" was attached to a post at the front of the property. The unusual “mailbox" was stuffed with, newspapers and other items. The newlyweds returned from their honeymoon, but some bovines got to the new home erected by their friends before the couple did. The cows apparently thought the tepee was edible and went after it like a stampede and flattened it to the ground. Alas, no more tepee. One of Larson's friends said he remarked that he was ready to move in too. He reportedly also remarked that if he had known about the construction project he would have got someone to build a house that would stand up. “I would also have taken out insurance," he added. (The La Crosse Tribune, July 7, 1972, p. 9)
7. Obit: Milton A. Larson
COON VALLEY, Wis. -- Milton A. Larson, age 78, of R.1, Coon Valley, passed away at his home Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1992. He was born June 25, 1914, in Coon Valley, on the home farm, to Bernard and Christine (Jahr) Larson. He married Florence Ekern on June 27, 1972, in Chaseburg. Milton farmed his entire life. He was a lifelong member of the Coon Valley Church and was a church council member for two terms. Surviving are his wife; one stepson, Charles (Delores) Kopplen of La Crosse; one stepdaughter, Phyllis (Allen) Asmus of Holmen; four stepgrandchildren, Randy, Brian, Kimberly and Paula; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Alex and Megan; one sister, Malla Larson of Coon Valley; three brothers, Burton Larson of Coon Valley, Edwin Larson of Westby, and Calvert (Marian) Larson of Stoddard; and two nephews, Erland and Roland. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992, at 11 a.m. at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. The Rev. William Mueller will officiate, burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Seland Funeral Home of Coon Valley is in charge of arrangements. (La Crosse Tribune, Sept. 20, 1992, p. B-4)
484. James "Jimmie" Earl Rach (Emma E. Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 21 Apr 1924 in La Crosse Co., WI. He died on 29 Nov 2014 in Chaseburg, Vernon Co., WI. James was employed as 1940;farm laborer. He was buried in St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church cemetery, C, VC, WI.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, District 12, sheet 5A, Dawson Conlin Rd., age 5, with parents, Frank (47) rents, and Emma (37) and siblings, Raymond (7), Frank Jr (1 3/12), and Donald Daufney (4), Mildred Martin (20) step dau and Florence Martin (12) step dau
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin(1 May '40), Vernon Co., Hamburg, ed 62-13, sheet 7B, Gronwald Ridge Rd., age 15, b. Wisconsin, single, ED; 8, with mother Emma(48), siblings; Raymond(17), Donald(13), and Frank(11).
3. WWII Draft Registration Card: James Earl Rach, ser.# 571, Residence: Route 2, Chaseburg, Vernon, Wis., mailing address: same, Age: 18, POB: Vernon, Wis., DOB: April 21, 1924, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Emma Rach, R 2 Chaseburg, Employer: Chas Kopplen, Place of employment: R 2 Chaseburg, Race: white, Height: 5' 6", Weight: 135, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board No. 1, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, June 30, 1942
4. Late October
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Smith, 430 Loomis street, announce the coming marriage of their daughter Illa Jean to James E. Rach, Chaseburg, Wis. Their wedding at English Lutheran church will be Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. (The La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 11, 1949, p. 8)5. MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS
James Rach, Chaseburg, and Ilia Smith, 430 Loomis street, to be married in La Crosse Oct. 29. (The La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 24, 1949, p. 10)6. Parsonage Pair
CHASEBURG, Wis. (Special) Margaret Peterson, 1910 South Ave., La Crosse, was the bride of James Rach at the parsonage of St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon, March 21, at two, the Rev. Gerhard Horn officiating. She is the daughter of John Peterson, Beloit, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Frank Rach. Doris Peterson, bridesmaid, wore pink carnations on a blue suit and the bride was in a suit of gold cloth with carnations of white. Frank Rach was best man. The bridegroom is employed at the Trane Company and the couple will reside on his farm at Chaseburg. (The La Crosse Tribune, March 24, 1953, p. 10)7. Found in the 1959 La Crosse, WI city directory; Rach, Jas E fcty wkr Trane Co r RD 1 Chaseburg Wis (p. 518)
8. 2003; James and Margaret Rach
Rach 50th James and Margaret Rach, Chaseburg, Wis., will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 23, at St. Peter's Church, Chaseburg. Hosts will be their seven children, Sharon (Richard) Klar, La Crosse; Debra (Kerry) Smith, Portage; Dennis (Ramona) Rach and Keith (Rhonda) Rach, Chaseburg; Cindy (Chris) King, Stoddard; Joan (Phil) Stanger, Willow, Alaska; and Roger Rach, Coulterville, Ill. They have 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. James Rach and Margaret Peterson were married March 21, 1953, at St. Peter's Church, Chaseburg. He is retired from Trane, La Crosse. She is retired from La Crosse Footwear, La Crosse. All friends and relatives are invited. (La Crosse Tribune, 20 Mar 2003)9. Happy 90th Birthday James (Rocky) Rach
Rocky will be 90 years old April 21st. Come and help Rocky celebrate. There will be an Open House April 12th at the Chaseburg Village Hall Lower Level. (7 April 2014)10. Obit: James Earl Rach
CHASEBURG — James Earl Rach, 90, of Chaseburg passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, Nov., 29, 2014, at home. He was born April 21, 1924, to Frank and Emma (Martin) Rach in Chaseburg. He was baptized, confirmed, and a life-long member of St. Peter’s Chaseburg. Jim married Illa Jean Smith Oct. 29, 1949. Illa and infant son passed away Jan. 2, 1951. He married Margaret Peterson March 21, 1953. They were blessed with seven children and 61 years of marriage.
Jim worked for several farmers before owning his own farm and working at Trane Co. for 38 years. He played ball for a couple of different teams. He loved farming, cutting wood for burning, and ice fishing. He spent many hours playing with his children whom he loved very much.
Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret; four daughters and three sons, Sharon (Richard) Klar, Chaseburg, Debra (Kerry) Smith, Portage, Dennis (Ramona) Rach, Chaseburg, Cindy (Christopher) King, Stoddard, Keith (Rhonda) Rach, Chaseburg, Joan Rach and Roger (Tracie) Rach of Willow, Alaska. Survivors also include one sister, Florence Larson, La Crosse; one brother, Frank (Doris) Rach, Chaseburg; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Ordetta Rach, La Crosse, Betty and Curt Wam and Michael Peterson of Beloit, Wis., Betty Smith, La Crosse, and Verlin (Jan) Ihle of Coon Valley; 21 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Theodore Smith and John and Mina Peterson; his first wife and son; sister, Mildred Martin; brothers, Raymond Rach, Donald Rach; sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene and James Volden, Orvin Peterson, Robert Peterson, Arnold and Olga Peterson, Donald Smith, Gert and Eugene Swanson, Dana and George Chambers; and nephew, Norman Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. The Rev. Steven Oldre will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Online condolences may be offered at selandsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Peters Lutheran Church, Chaseburg or Vernon Memorial Hospice Program. (LaCrosse Tribune, Dec. 1, 2014)
James married (1) Illa Jean Smith on 29 Oct 1949. Illa was born on 25 Jan 1930 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. She died on 2 Jan 1951 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. She was buried 1 in Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI.
1. Daughter of Theodore Henry Smith and Gertrude E. Krause.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, LaCrosse Co., LaCrosse, wd-15, sheet 16A, 430 Loomis, age 1/12, with parents, Theodore (49) owns home $2500, age 1st marr. 33, and wife Gertrude (38) age 1st marr. 17, and siblings, Gertrude (13) and Donald (10) and half-brother, Walter Delaney (20) and uncle, Frank Smith (40)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, LaCrosse Co., LaCrosse wd-15, ( 16 Apr '40) ED 32-30, sheet 20A, 430 Prospect St., age 10, b. Wisconsin, single, ed; 4, with parents Peter (59) and Gertrude (48) and brother Donald (20)
4. Obit: ILLA JEAN RACH
Mrs. Illa Jean Rach, 20, R. 1, Chaseburg, wife of James Rach, died in a local hospital Tuesday noon. She was born in La Crosse Jan. 25, 1930. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith of La Crosse; one sister, Mrs. Eugene Swanson; three brothers, Don Smith, Walter Delaney and Wilbert Delaney, all of La Crosse. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Chaseburg Lutheran church. The Rev. G. A. Horn will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends, may call at the Sletten-McKee south side chapel Thursday evening from 7 to 9. (La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 3, 1951, p. 12)
They had the following children:
1027 M i infant son Rach was born about 1951. He died on 2 Jan 1951 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI.
They had the following children:
+ 1028 F ii Living 1029 F iii Living Living married Living. 1030 M iv Living Living married Living. + 1031 F v Living + 1032 M vi Living 1033 F vii Living Living married (1) Living. Living married (2) Living. + 1034 M viii Living
485. Donald Hugo Rach (Daufney) (Emma E. Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 19 Apr 1926 in Iron River, Bayfield Co., WI. He died on 1 Sep 2005 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. He was buried 1 in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, La Crosse Co., WI. He served in the military WWII - U.S Army 28 Apr 1945 - 14 Dec 1946.
1. Donald Daufney is found at the home of Frank Rach and Emma (Martin) Rach, in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, District 12, sheet 5A, Dawson Conlin Rd., Donald Daufney age 4, b. MN., recorded as border with them. There is also a Mildred Martin age 20, (step daughter), b. N.D., with them. There is also a Florence Martin age 12, (step daughter), b. N.D.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin(1 May '40), Vernon Co., Hamburg, ed 62-13, sheet 7B, Gronwald Ridge Rd., age 13, b. Wisconsin, single, ED; 8, with mother Emma(48), siblings; Raymond(17), James(15) and Frank(11).
3. WWII Draft Registration Card: Donald Hugo Rach, ser.# 419, Residence: Route 1, Chaseburg, Vernon, Wis., mailing address: same, Age: 18, POB: Iron River, Wis., DOB: April 19, 1926, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Emma Rach, Chaseburg, Wis., Employer: Raymond Rich, Chaseburg, Wis., Place of employment: Chaseburg, Vernon, Wis., Race: white, Height: 5' 9", Weight: 155, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board No. 1, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, April 19, 1944
4. Marriage Licenses
Stella Johnson, Viroqua and Donald Rach, Chaseburg, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, July 17, 1951, p. 12)5. Found in the 1958 La Crosse, WI. city directory; Rach, Donald (Stella O) auxiliary opr Northern States Pwr h2810 Hass (p. 701)
6. 2001; Donald and Ordetta Rach
Rach 50th Donald and Ordetta Rach, La Crosse, celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family celebration July 21, at Ridgeview Inn, La Crosse. Hosts were their four children, Jeff (Kathy) Rach and Donna (Jeff) Blanchard, Onalaska; Barb (Al) Knobloch, La Crosse; and Diane (Duane) Larson, Kasson, Minn. They have 11 grandchildren. Donald Rach and Ordetta Johnson were married July 21, 1951, at Main Street Lutheran Church, Viroqua. He is retired from N.S.P., French Island. She is retired from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, 29 July 2001)7. Obit: Donald H. Rach God took home our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, Donald H. Rach, 79, of La Crosse, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. He was born April 19, 1926 in Iron River, Wis., to Frank and Emma (Martin) Rach. Donald was in the United States Army during World War II and served in Japan. On July 21, 1951 he married S. Ordetta Johnson in Viroqua, Wis. Donald was employed at Northern States Power Company (NSP) in La Crosse for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Roy L. Vingers American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse. Survivors include his wife, Ordetta of La Crosse; one son, Jeffrey and wife, Kathy Rach, of Onalaska, and their children, Steven (Natasha), Anthony, and Melissa Rach; a daughter, Barbara and husband, Al Knobloch of La Crosse, and their children, Elizabeth and Krystal Knobloch, and Christina (David) Johnson, and their daughter, Meghan; a daughter, Donna and husband, Jeffrey Blanchard of Onalaska, and their children, Philip and Sara Blanchard; a daughter, Diane and husband Dewey Larson of Kasson, Minn., and their children, Jennifer, Jill, and Kelly Larson; one sister, Florence Larson of La Crosse; two brothers, Jim (Margaret) Rach and Frank (Doris) Rach, both of Chaseburg, Wis; a sister-in-law, Doris Rach; and many loving nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred Martin; and a brother, Ray Rach. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2720 26th St. S., La Crosse. Pastor Jonathan E. Rimmert will officiate. Burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at Woodruff-Jandt Funeral Home, 4239 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, on Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. (La Crosse Tribune, 3 Sep 2005)
Donald married Stella Ordetta Johnson on 21 Jul 1951 in Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI. Stella was born on 22 Jun 1930 in Westby, Vernon Co., WI. She died on 31 Dec 2015 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI. Stella was buried 1 in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery, La Crosse Co., WI.
1. Daughter of Oscar H. Johnson and Stella Larson.
- Oscar H. Johnson, 60, died at his home in La Crosse Monday. Funeral services will be held In Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Westby, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. J. O. Paulsrud officiating, and burial will be in Our Savior’s Cemetery. He was born April 21, 1895, in Vernon County. The family lived in Westby for many years and at one time Mr. Johnson was a city police officer. Survivors are his wife, the former Stella Larson; seven daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Alice) Nottestad, Mrs. Erwin (Belva) Lutz, Westby. Swanhild, at home. Mrs. Gordon (Gladys) Morrow, Bismarck, N.D.. Mrs. John (Pearl) Treff, Evanston. IL, Mrs. Tilford (Velma) Ostrem, Viroqua, and Mrs. Donald (Ordetta) Rach, La Crosse; one son, Albert, Milwaukee; two brothers, Warner, Churchill, Va., and Elmer, Spokane, Wash.; and 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchlld. (March 1956)- Mrs. Stella Johnson. 84, formerly of Westby, died Wednesday, May 19, in a La Crosse nursing home She was born June 14,1891. in Vernon County, to Mr. and Mrs. Lars Larson. She married Oscar Johnson on March 5. 1910. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Erwin (Belva) Lotz of Westby, Mrs. Gladys Morrow of Billings. Mont., Mrs. John (Pearl) Treff of Evanston. Ill., Mrs. Tilfred (Velma) Ostrem of Viroqua and Swanhild Johnson and Mrs Donald (Ordetta) Rach, both of La Crosse; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Helen Melvin of Great Falls, Mont.; and a brother. Oscar Larson of Rice Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Albert, and a daughter. Mrs. Lloyd (Alice) Nottestad. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Westby. Rev LeRoy Nevin will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Vosseteig Funeral Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the, services. (May 1976)
2. Parents found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Westby wd-2, sheet 7A, Oscar H. (45) and Stella (38) and siblings; Alice M. (19), Belva L. (17), Swanchild O. (15), Gladys T. (13), Alfred E. (11), Pearl A. (9) and Velma A. (4 11/12)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Westby, Christiania, wd-1 (15 Apr '40) ED 62-37, sheet 3B, "Ordetta", age 9, ed 3, POB: Wisconsin, with parents; Oscar (54) (rents; $11) and Stella (48) and siblings; Swanhild (25) and Velma (14)
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Announcement is made by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Johnson, Viroqua, of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Stella Ordetta to 'Donald Rach, son of Mrs. Emma Rach, Chaseburg. Their wedding July 21 will be at Viroqua Lutheran church. The La Crosse Tribune, June 7, 1951, p. 24)5. Found in the 1958 La Crosse, WI. city directory; Rach, Donald (Stella O) auxiliary opr Northern States Pwr h2810 Hass (p. 701)
6. Obit: Stella Ordetta Rach
Stella Ordetta Rach, 85, of La Crosse died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Benedictine Manor of La Crosse. She was born June 22, 1930, in Westby, Wis. She was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church and a lifelong member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Ordetta married Donald Rach July 21, 1951. Don preceded her in death Sept. 1, 2005, after 54 years of marriage. She retired from Professional Food Management at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as a catering supervisor. She and Don traveled the United States during their retirement, enjoying people and scenery from Alaska to Maine.
Ordetta was born with the gift of a beautiful singing voice. She sang for many weddings, funerals and church services in the area. Ordetta always had a song on her lips when traveling in the car and everyone sang. Her song will be missed.
Ordetta dedicated her life to family and friends and will be remembered for her compassion, faith and loyalty.
Survivors include four children, Jeff (Kathy) Rach, Barbara (Al) Knobloch, Donna (Jeff) Blanchard and Diane (Dewey) Larson; 11 grandchildren, Tina (Dave) Johnson of La Crosse, Steve (Natasha) Rach of Omro, Wis., Phil (Megan) Blanchard of Onalaska, Anthony (Meghan) Rach of Centennial, Colo., Liz Knobloch of La Crosse, Jennifer (Tyler) Koop of Byron, Minn., Sara Blanchard of Ettrick, Wis., Melissa Rach of St. Paul, Minn., Krystal (Dave) Possing of LaCrescent, Minn., Jill (Patrick) Priggen of Rochester, Minn., and Kelly Larson of Winona, Minn.; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Rach; brother-in-law, Frank (Doris) Rach; and nieces, great-nieces; cousins; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 2720 South 26th St., La Crosse. Pastor Jonathan Rimmert will officiate. Burial will follow in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, La Crosse, CAMM — Central African Medical Mission (WELS), Luther High, or the Gundersen Health System Hospice Program. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Woodruff Chapel, La Crosse, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Benedictine Villa, Benedictine Manor, and the many compassionate caregivers and medical teams that brought comfort and love to mom during her battle with cancer.
Notes:
1. Pearl Treff is survived by a sister, Ordetta (Donald) Rach of La Crosse. (Sept 2004)2. She also had a sister; Velma
3. ? Swanhild O. Johnson November 21, 1993 November 23, 1993 OBIT; La Crosse Tribune page A-8 column 2 Place of Death: La Crosse, WI., Residence: La Crosse, WI
They had the following children:
+ 1035 M i Jeffrey Joe Rach + 1036 F ii Living + 1037 F iii Living + 1038 F iv Living
486. Frank J. Rach (Emma E. Martin , Harriet "Hattie" Louise Owen , Lucinda M. Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 14 Dec 1928 in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI. He died on 8 Apr 2020 in Chaseburg, Vernon Co., WI. Frank was buried in Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, C, VC, WI.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Wisconsin, Vernon Co., Hamburg, District 12, sheet 5A, Dawson Conlin Rd., age 1 3/12, with parents, Frank (47) rents, and Emma (37) and siblings, Raymond (7), Jimmie (5), and Donald Daufney (4), Mildred Martin (20) step dau and Florence Martin (12) step dau
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Wisconsin(1 May '40), Vernon Co., Hamburg, ed 62-13, sheet 7B, Gronwald Ridge Rd., age 11, b. Wisconsin, single, ED; 6, with mother Emma(48), siblings; Raymond(17), James(15) and Donald(13).
3. WWII Draft Registration Card: Frank Joseph Rach, ser.# 929, Residence: Route 1, Chaseburg, Vernon, Wis., mailing address: same, Age: 18, POB: Lincoln County, Wis., DOB: Dec 14, 1928, Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Emma Rach, Chaseburg, Wisconsin, Route 1, Employer: Raymond Rach, Chaseburg, Wisconsin, Route 1, Place of employment: Route 1, Race: white, Height: 5' 6", Weight: 130, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Scars; , signed at Local Board No. 1, Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, Dec 16, 1946
4. Obit: Frank J. Rach, December 14, 1928 - April 08, 2020
CHASEBURG -- Frank J. Rach, 91, of rural Chaseburg, went to be with the Lord and reunited with his granddaughter, Taylor, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 14, 1928, in Merrill, Wis., to Frank and Emma (Martin) Rach.
Frank graduated from Viroqua High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 - 1952 and was stationed in Germany. Frank was an excellent boxer, both in high school and the Army. He married Doris Peterson Nov. 2, 1957, at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Parsonage. The couple farmed in rural Chaseburg and Frank also worked at the La Crosse Cooler Company for 25 years. He was a longtime member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. Frank enjoyed gardening, bird watching, hunting, fishing, and reading the Bible.
Survivors include his wife, Doris; five children, David (Vicki) Rach of Chaseburg, Rachel (James) McDonald of La Crosse, Rebecca (Daniel) Runice of Coon Valley, Daniel Rach of Chaseburg and Ruth (Robert) Covey of La Crosse; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Joseph Rach, Andrew (Alanna Artz) Oliver, Amy (Spencer) Lee and their children, Hudson and Corbin, Bryant Covey, Lucas (Hillary Grim) Runice, John Rach, Trevor McDonald, Carley (Jake) Buisman and their children, Holden, Riley and Finley, Amber (Joseph) Erickson and their children, Lincoln and Channing, and Andy (Danielle) Nichols and their children, Lily and Emma; a sister-in-law, Margaret Rach; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Taylor Elaine Covey; two sisters, Mildred Martin and Florence Larson; three brothers, Raymond, James and Donald.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Tammy and Marsha, of Vernon Memorial Healthcare Hospice and to Dr. Michael Kalinosky and his staff at Gundersen Health System in Viroqua.
A private funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family. Condolences may be given at selandsfuneralhome.com. Memorials to family may be sent in care of Seland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Coon Valley, WI 54623. (La Crosse Tribune, April 12, 2020)
They had the following children:
1039 M i Living Living married Living. + 1040 F ii Living + 1041 F iii Living 1042 M iv Living Living married Living. + 1043 F v Living