Obituaries Of Waukesha County Residents
Deaths, Burials, Funerals, Interments

 

AUGUST RADDENBACH

Raddenbach Services Will Be Held Tuesday

Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 1946 February 11

August Raddenbach, 77, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 925 Beechwood ave.  He is survived by three children, Ralph a., of the town of Pewaukee; Clarence W., of Wauwatosa; and Mrs. George Senfleben, Waukesha, besides six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the First Evangelical and Reformed church, 413 Wisconsin ave., Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 12.  The Rev. Ralph Ley will officiate and interment will be made at Prairie Home cemetery.  Friends may call at the Arthur D. Gaspar funeral home from Sunday evening until Tuesday at 11 a.m. when the remains will be taken to the church to lie in state from 12 noon until 2:15 p.m.

 

JAMES R. RADMER

Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 15, 1999
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

MSgt, U.S. Army (Ret)
Died June 12, 1999 at the age of 58 years. A resident of Pewaukee, he is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, and two grandchildren. Further survived by his mother, two brothers, and other relatives and friends. Visitation on June 15 at Queen of Apostles Church, Pewaukee, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial at 1:00 PM, followed by military graveside services at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.

 

FREDERICK J. RAETHER

Waukesha Freeman, Wednesday, November 07, 1945 | Page 3

Frederick John Raether, 73, Pewaukee, janitor of the Pewaukee high school for 18 years before retiring, died Monday. He is survived by his widow, Lena; four sons, Gilbert of Waukesha, Willard and Herman of Pewaukee, and Corporal Harold, who is stationed at Fort Worth, Tex., with the U. S. marines. One granddaughter, two brothers, August and John of Lebanon, Wis, and two sisters. Mrs. Louise Buntrock of Pewaukee and Mrs. Amelia Buntrock of Watertown, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Christ Lutheran church of Pewaukee with the Rev. Alfred Nicolaus officating. Interment will be in Forest Hills cemetery at Milwaukee. The body will lie in state at the William R. Hanson funeral home at Pewaukee until Wednesday at 10 a. m., at which time it will be moved to the church.

 

PETER RASMUSSEN

Waukesha Freeman, Thursday, March 29, 1906 | Page 1

Peter Rasmussen, a resident Hartland for forty-five years, passed away Saturday, March 17, at the age of seventy-four years. Mr. Rasmussen had been in failing health for two years. He is survived by six children, namely: Peter Rasmussen, Mrs. Walter Kupkufske, of Hartland, Fred and Daly Rasmussen and Mrs. Magdalene Marsh, of Racine, and Nels Rasmussen, of Minneapolis. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. J. K. Jensen officiating.

 

HARRY RATLOFF

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) November 13, 1898; pg. 7; Issue 49; col D

Sudden Death in Waukesha County

Waukesha, Wis., Nov. 12 - Harry Ratloff, aged 35, died suddenly this forenoon at the home of W. H. Adams in the town of Waukesha. The authorities have been unable to find out anything about him.

 

AUGUST RAVE

Source: The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 09, 1892; pg. 2; col E

August Rave, aged 56 years, who died on Monday at Wright's Mills, a few miles from here, was buried at Waukesha this noon. His funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church.

 

JOHANN ERNST RAUH

Waukesha Freeman, 22 Sep 1863, Pg 3, Col 1

Death of our Village Marshall -- It is with deep regret we are called upon to announce the death of our Village Marshall, J. E. Rauh. The deceased was attacked about ten days since with cholera morbus - shortly after which, Dysentery set in, and finally resulted in Typhoid Fever, of the worst type,- which terminated in his death on Friday evening last. The deceased was a most quiet and excellent citizen, and was universally esteemed. The funeral took place yesterday from the residence of deceased, and was attended by the "Green Yaegers" (of which he was a member), the Milwaukee City Band, the Gun Squad and Drum Corps of our village, and a large concourse of citizens.

Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, October 1, 1863

SUDDEN DEATH - John Raugh, Marshall of this village, died suddenly on Saturday morning. He was an industrious and highly respectable German citizen, whose death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends, and deeply regretted by the public in general. The funeral of the deceased from the Presbyterian Church yesterday, was the most imposing demonstration of that nature which has been witnessed in this place. The procession was about a half a mile long, consisting of military, and citizens in carriages and on foot. - Waukesha Democrat

 

CHARLES W. RAVE

Plan Funeral Service for Charles W. Rave

Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 1946 January 31

Charles W. Rave, 71, passed away at a Milwaukee hospital Monday evening.  His home was at 724 W. Highland ave., Milwaukee.

He was born in Vernon, Waukesha county, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary R. Swain of Effingham, Ill.

Services will be Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Randle funeral home, the Rev. O.L. Merrit officiating.  Interment will be in Prairie Home cemetery.

Friends may call at the Randle funeral home Thursday evening after 7:30.

 

ARTHUR B. RAWSON

Source: Waukesha Daily Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Monday, May 19, 1947 | Page 5

Arthur B Rawson, 44, died at a Madison hospital Sunday morning. Be was born in West Virginia. He was a foundry furnace operator.

Mr Rawson is survived by his wife La Vene Rawson; thier daughters, Mrs Eloise Tegge, Florence and Marjory Rawson: and one son Arthur Rawson, all of Waukesha; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Rawson of Stoubenville, Ohio.

He was a member of the Congregational church.

Services will be Tuesday. May 20, at 2-30 pm from the Randle funeral home, the Rev. Arthur Brown of Mukwonago officiating. Interment will be in Genesee cemetery.

Friends may call at the Randle funeral home Monday evening.

 

MRS. JACOB RAY

Source: Waukesha Freeman Aug. 13, 1896

RAY-Mrs. Jacob Ray, a pioneer of the town of Brookfield, died at her home there Tuesday night. She was nearly 80 years of age. She was a noble woman, full of kindness and charity and was much beloved. She leaves one son, Anson Ray of Brookfield. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m.

 

MRS. JAMES RAY

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) October 18, 1898; pg. 10; col B

Mrs. William Pond of this city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Ray, last night, aged 61. She had been ill for several years.

 

SILAS REEVES

Waukesha Freeman, Thursday, April 11, 1901 | Page 7

On Sunday at the Soldiers' Home occurred the death of Silas Reeves aged 65 years.  He was born in Rome, N.Y. and with his parents came to Eagle at the age of eight years.  He was a soldier in the Civil war in Co. A., 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery and remained in service to the close of the war.  He was a machinist by trade but of late years was unable to follow his trade on account of sickness.  The funeral was in charge of the Grand Army post assisted by Rev. Pomfret of North Prairie and took place Thursday.  Interment took place in the Oak Ridge cemetery.  He leaves one daughter, Mrs. George Seeley of Milwaukee, three brothers and three sisters.

Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, December 25, 1902 | Page 3

Monument for Silas Reeves

On Wednesday a monument reached here for the late Silas Reeves of Co. A. 1st Heavy Artillery, who died at the Soldier's Home, two years ago last April.  His sister, Mrs. Lucinda Marcley, deserves the credit for the above.  She was very active in the movement to make the request for same from the government and is much pleased over her success.  The monument will be placed in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery next spring and will serve as a constant reminder of both patriotism and sisterly remembrance.

 

ROBERT L. REICK

Waukesha Daily Freeman, Saturday, June 18, 1949 | Page 9

The ashes of Robert L. Reick, 69, who died recently at his home in Tampa, Fla., were returned to Pewaukee for interment at Forest Hill cemetery today at 2 p.m. The Masonic Lodge of Pewaukee was to officiate at the service.

Reick is survived by his wife, Elsie, and three sisters: Mrs. Arthur H. Ward, Pewaukee; Mrs. Fred Dodge, Missoula, Mont.; and Mrs. Fred Hill, Minneapolis.

He was a member of the North Star Masonic lodge of New York City, the Elks Lodge of Poughkeepsie, and St. Andrew's Episcopal church in Tampa. His remains were returned for burial in the family plot at Forest Hill.

 

JOSH D. REIF

Waukesha Freeman (WI) - December 12, 2005

Reif remembered for 'that big Josh smile'

More than 270 gather in memory of Genesee teen

Among the tailgates of two dozen pickup trucks flanking the outside of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday for the funeral of 17-year-old Josh D. Reif was the red Chevy pickup truck that Reif loved.

Friends finished work on the truck this week after the town of Genesee teenager died Tuesday as a result of injuries he sustained from an accident while working at an automotive center in Brookfield. Parents John and Mary Reif and younger sister Megan were joined by more than 270 attendees Saturday afternoon, mostly the youthful faces of Josh's friends and classmates at Waukesha West High School.

A senior at the school, Josh was deeply involved in the automotive repair class, as mechanical repair was described by his family as his "first love." He also enjoyed racing four-wheelers and, along with his father, was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Wern Valley Hunting Club.

But of all the activities Josh was involved in, it was the example he set and the kindness he expressed that mattered most to his sister.

"I'm so proud to say he was my brother," his sister said. "Someone I love told me that our family was only four but now it's 400."

He is survived by grandmothers, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ruben Reif and David Mervau.

Eulogies by friends mixed sentiments of loss from Josh's dedicated companionship with remembrances of his sense of humor and "that big Josh smile." Kevin Buyatt said Josh was like a brother to him - whether the two were joking around or Josh was fixing the bedliner on Kevin's truck - in expressing thoughts Saturday that he wrote the night after Josh died.

"I need you Josh. You were always there for me," Buyatt said, later adding, "Oh, and did I tell you, your truck looks awesome."

Other friends presented a memorial plaque to the family, commemorating Josh's life and the No. 120 that he wore when racing for the Shaw Town Racing Club. A banner that lined the lobby of the church was also given to family by Waukesha West peers, filled with multi-colored, marker-inscribed stories and nicknames for Josh.

The Rev. Timothy Bruss commended support shown to the Reifs by friends, family and "gear-heads," and noted the positive impact of Josh's life on those around him. The recollection of Josh's life was akin to his confirmation verse, Joshua 1:9 & #8212; "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

"These past few days most certainly could have been full of deep sorrow and sadness. They have instead been full of celebration of Joshua," Bruss said.

Organist and soloist Sherry Marose ended the funeral with a rendition of "Amazing Grace." Burial followed at Genesee Cemetery.

 

CHRISTIAN REIMER

Source: Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL p. 43 Friday, April 1, 1927
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Reimer-Wednesday March 30 at 9:15 A.M. Died at the residence of his daughter-Brookfield, Wis. 94 yrs., beloved father of Mrs. H. Leistikow, Louis, Mrs. Theodore Graefenstein, John, Henry (and August). Funeral Niemann & Sons 1140 Kinnickinnic av.,Saturday April 2 at 2 p.m. Interment Wauwatosa Cemetery.

 

IDA REIMER

Source: Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL 1958
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Reimer: Ida (nee Walter) Fri., June 3rd at Phoenix, Ariz., aged 80 years, formerly of 409 E. Euclid av., Milwaukee. Beloved mother burial at 1:00 PM, followed by military graveside services at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.

 

FREDERICK J. RAETHER

Waukesha Freeman, Wednesday, November 07, 1945 | Page 3

Frederick John Raether, 73, Pewaukee, janitor of the Pewaukee high school for 18 years before retiring, died Monday. He is survived by his widow, Lena; four sons, Gilbert of Waukesha, Willard and Herman of Pewaukee, and Corporal Harold, who is stationed at Fort Worth, Tex., with the U. S. marines. One granddaughter, two brothers, August and John of Lebanon, Wis, and two sisters. Mrs. Louise Buntrock of Pewaukee and Mrs. Amelia Buntrock of Watertown, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Christ Lutheran church of Pewaukee with the Rev. Alfred Nicolaus officating. Interment will be in Forest Hills cemetery at Milwaukee. The body will lie in state at the William R. Hanson funeral home at Pewaukee until Wednesday at 10 a. m., at which time it will be moved to the church.

 

PETER RASMUSSEN

Waukesha Freeman, Thursday, March 29, 1906 | Page 1

Peter Rasmussen, a resident Hartland for forty-five years, passed away Saturday, March 17, at the age of seventy-four years. Mr. Rasmussen had been in failing health for two years. He is survived by six children, namely: Peter Rasmussen, Mrs. Walter Kupkufske, of Hartland, Fred and Daly Rasmussen and Mrs. Magdalene Marsh, of Racine, and Nels Rasmussen, of Minneapolis. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. J. K. Jensen officiating.

 

HARRY RATLOFF

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) November 13, 1898; pg. 7; Issue 49; col D

Sudden Death in Waukesha County

Waukesha, Wis., Nov. 12 - Harry Ratloff, aged 35, died suddenly this forenoon at the home of W. H. Adams in the town of Waukesha. The authorities have been unable to find out anything about him.

 

AUGUST RAVE

Source: The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 09, 1892; pg. 2; col E

August Rave, aged 56 years, who died on Monday at Wright's Mills, a few miles from here, was buried at Waukesha this noon. His funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church.

 

JOHANN ERNST RAUH

Waukesha Freeman, 22 Sep 1863, Pg 3, Col 1

Death of our Village Marshall -- It is with deep regret we are called upon to announce the death of our Village Marshall, J. E. Rauh. The deceased was attacked about ten days since with cholera morbus - shortly after which, Dysentery set in, and finally resulted in Typhoid Fever, of the worst type,- which terminated in his death on Friday evening last. The deceased was a most quiet and excellent citizen, and was universally esteemed. The funeral took place yesterday from the residence of deceased, and was attended by the "Green Yaegers" (of which he was a member), the Milwaukee City Band, the Gun Squad and Drum Corps of our village, and a large concourse of citizens.

Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, October 1, 1863

SUDDEN DEATH - John Raugh, Marshall of this village, died suddenly on Saturday morning. He was an industrious and highly respectable German citizen, whose death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends, and deeply regretted by the public in general. The funeral of the deceased from the Presbyterian Church yesterday, was the most imposing demonstration of that nature which has been witnessed in this place. The procession was about a half a mile long, consisting of military, and citizens in carriages and on foot. - Waukesha Democrat

 

CHARLES W. RAVE

Plan Funeral Service for Charles W. Rave

Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 1946 January 31

Charles W. Rave, 71, passed away at a Milwaukee hospital Monday evening.  His home was at 724 W. Highland ave., Milwaukee.

He was born in Vernon, Waukesha county, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary R. Swain of Effingham, Ill.

Services will be Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Randle funeral home, the Rev. O.L. Merrit officiating.  Interment will be in Prairie Home cemetery.

Friends may call at the Randle funeral home Thursday evening after 7:30.

 

ARTHUR B. RAWSON

Source: Waukesha Daily Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Monday, May 19, 1947 | Page 5

Arthur B Rawson, 44, died at a Madison hospital Sunday morning. Be was born in West Virginia. He was a foundry furnace operator.

Mr Rawson is survived by his wife La Vene Rawson; thier daughters, Mrs Eloise Tegge, Florence and Marjory Rawson: and one son Arthur Rawson, all of Waukesha; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Rawson of Stoubenville, Ohio.

He was a member of the Congregational church.

Services will be Tuesday. May 20, at 2-30 pm from the Randle funeral home, the Rev. Arthur Brown of Mukwonago officiating. Interment will be in Genesee cemetery.

Friends may call at the Randle funeral home Monday evening.

 

MRS. JACOB RAY

Source: Waukesha Freeman Aug. 13, 1896

RAY-Mrs. Jacob Ray, a pioneer of the town of Brookfield, died at her home there Tuesday night. She was nearly 80 years of age. She was a noble woman, full of kindness and charity and was much beloved. She leaves one son, Anson Ray of Brookfield. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m.

 

MRS. JAMES RAY

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) October 18, 1898; pg. 10; col B

Mrs. William Pond of this city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Ray, last night, aged 61. She had been ill for several years.

 

SILAS REEVES

Waukesha Freeman, Thursday, April 11, 1901 | Page 7

On Sunday at the Soldiers' Home occurred the death of Silas Reeves aged 65 years.  He was born in Rome, N.Y. and with his parents came to Eagle at the age of eight years.  He was a soldier in the Civil war in Co. A., 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery and remained in service to the close of the war.  He was a machinist by trade but of late years was unable to follow his trade on account of sickness.  The funeral was in charge of the Grand Army post assisted by Rev. Pomfret of North Prairie and took place Thursday.  Interment took place in the Oak Ridge cemetery.  He leaves one daughter, Mrs. George Seeley of Milwaukee, three brothers and three sisters.

Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, December 25, 1902 | Page 3

Monument for Silas Reeves

On Wednesday a monument reached here for the late Silas Reeves of Co. A. 1st Heavy Artillery, who died at the Soldier's Home, two years ago last April.  His sister, Mrs. Lucinda Marcley, deserves the credit for the above.  She was very active in the movement to make the request for same from the government and is much pleased over her success.  The monument will be placed in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery next spring and will serve as a constant reminder of both patriotism and sisterly remembrance.

 

ROBERT L. REICK

Waukesha Daily Freeman, Saturday, June 18, 1949 | Page 9

The ashes of Robert L. Reick, 69, who died recently at his home in Tampa, Fla., were returned to Pewaukee for interment at Forest Hill cemetery today at 2 p.m. The Masonic Lodge of Pewaukee was to officiate at the service.

Reick is survived by his wife, Elsie, and three sisters: Mrs. Arthur H. Ward, Pewaukee; Mrs. Fred Dodge, Missoula, Mont.; and Mrs. Fred Hill, Minneapolis.

He was a member of the North Star Masonic lodge of New York City, the Elks Lodge of Poughkeepsie, and St. Andrew's Episcopal church in Tampa. His remains were returned for burial in the family plot at Forest Hill.

 

JOSH D. REIF

Waukesha Freeman (WI) - December 12, 2005

Reif remembered for 'that big Josh smile'

More than 270 gather in memory of Genesee teen

Among the tailgates of two dozen pickup trucks flanking the outside of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday for the funeral of 17-year-old Josh D. Reif was the red Chevy pickup truck that Reif loved.

Friends finished work on the truck this week after the town of Genesee teenager died Tuesday as a result of injuries he sustained from an accident while working at an automotive center in Brookfield. Parents John and Mary Reif and younger sister Megan were joined by more than 270 attendees Saturday afternoon, mostly the youthful faces of Josh's friends and classmates at Waukesha West High School.

A senior at the school, Josh was deeply involved in the automotive repair class, as mechanical repair was described by his family as his "first love." He also enjoyed racing four-wheelers and, along with his father, was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Wern Valley Hunting Club.

But of all the activities Josh was involved in, it was the example he set and the kindness he expressed that mattered most to his sister.

"I'm so proud to say he was my brother," his sister said. "Someone I love told me that our family was only four but now it's 400."

He is survived by grandmothers, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ruben Reif and David Mervau.

Eulogies by friends mixed sentiments of loss from Josh's dedicated companionship with remembrances of his sense of humor and "that big Josh smile." Kevin Buyatt said Josh was like a brother to him - whether the two were joking around or Josh was fixing the bedliner on Kevin's truck - in expressing thoughts Saturday that he wrote the night after Josh died.

"I need you Josh. You were always there for me," Buyatt said, later adding, "Oh, and did I tell you, your truck looks awesome."

Other friends presented a memorial plaque to the family, commemorating Josh's life and the No. 120 that he wore when racing for the Shaw Town Racing Club. A banner that lined the lobby of the church was also given to family by Waukesha West peers, filled with multi-colored, marker-inscribed stories and nicknames for Josh.

The Rev. Timothy Bruss commended support shown to the Reifs by friends, family and "gear-heads," and noted the positive impact of Josh's life on those around him. The recollection of Josh's life was akin to his confirmation verse, Joshua 1:9 & #8212; "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

"These past few days most certainly could have been full of deep sorrow and sadness. They have instead been full of celebration of Joshua," Bruss said.

Organist and soloist Sherry Marose ended the funeral with a rendition of "Amazing Grace." Burial followed at Genesee Cemetery.

 

CHRISTIAN REIMER

Source: Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL p. 43 Friday, April 1, 1927
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Reimer-Wednesday March 30 at 9:15 A.M. Died at the residence of his daughter-Brookfield, Wis. 94 yrs., beloved father of Mrs. H. Leistikow, Louis, Mrs. Theodore Graefenstein, John, Henry (and August). Funeral Niemann & Sons 1140 Kinnickinnic av.,Saturday April 2 at 2 p.m. Interment Wauwatosa Cemetery.

 

IDA REIMER

Source: Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL 1958
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Reimer: Ida (nee Walter) Fri., June 3rd at Phoenix, Ariz., aged 80 years, formerly of 409 E. Euclid av., Milwaukee. Beloved mother of Mrs. Olive Sigl of Seymour, Wis., Harold, Mrs. Leona Davis, Gaylord and Miss Adeline Reimer, all of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Viola David of Henderson Nev., John and Leslie of Milwaukee: mother-in-law of Frank Sigl, Mrs. Doris Reimer, Paul Davis and Mrs. Ruth Reimer, also Survived by 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Services Wed., 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Ev. and Reformed church, 4435 N. Calhoun rd. Interment Trinity church cemetery. Friends may call at the Prasser Funeral Home, 3275 S. Howell av. after 4 p.m.Tues., at the church Wed., 12 noon until time of service. (Note from family researcher: Ida was a life long member of Trinity UCC in Brookfield. She was baptized, confirmed, married and buried there.)

 

LOUISA REIMER

Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL Saturday, December 21, 1918
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Reimer-Friday at 8 a.m. Louisa. Beloved wife of Christian. Age 84 years. Funeral at home of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Grafenstein, Howell and Oklahoma December 22 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Wauwatosa Cemetery.

 

SISTER LEONA MARY REISCHL

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - August 4, 2002

Deceased Name: Reischl, Sr. Leona Mary, SSND
Reischl, Sr. Leona Mary, SSND Born to Eternal Life Wed., July 31, 2002, age 90 years. Beloved sister (name withheld for privacy). Further survived by School Sisters of Notre Dame, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Wake Service will be celebrated Mon., Aug. 5, 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL at NOTRE DAME OF ELM GROVE, 13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI. Private Interment, Convent Cemetery. Visitation on Sun., Aug. 4 (TODAY), 3:30-4:40 PM AT HAVENWOOD HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, 3333 W. Highland Blvd. and on Mon. at HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL from 9:00 AM until time of Wake Service. Memorials to the SSND Retirement Fund appreciated. FRANZEN JUNG KAUFMANN & WEIAND Richard B. Lee Associate Funeral Directors 414-464-2700

 

ETHEL MILDRED REISNER

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, February 15, 1906 | Page 8

Ethel Mildred, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Reisner, of the town of Genesee, died Thursday.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the residence.

 

AUREAL REITH

Newspaper unknown, Publication Date: July 28, 2004

Reith, Aureal (Nee Hahn) Born to Eternal Life Sat. July 24, 2004, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Ervin. Loving daughter; Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation 1 PM Thurs., July 29 at MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL CHURCH, 7000 W. Lisbon Ave. with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 2 PM. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Meno-monee Falls. Our thanks to the staff of the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa for Aureal's excellent care.

ZWASKA FUNERAL HOME Serving the Family (414) 354-5330

 

MATTHEW REITH

Source: Menomonee Falls News Jan. 30, 1947
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Mathew REith Dies. The death of Matthew Reith at the age of 79 years occurred last Tuesday Jan. 21st at his home near here. Mr. Reith was well known in Butler and is the farther (sic) of Mrs. Walter Simerlein just west of the village. He is further survived by his wife, Mary Kehoss Reith, another daughter, Mrs. Peter F. Schmitz and a son, Joseph, 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held from the Feerick Funeral Home 4620 West North Ave. at 8:45 A.M. on Friday to St. Dominic's church at Marcy at 9:30 o'clock with interment at Holy Cross cemetery.

 

KENNETH W. REGO

Source: Unknown
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Rego, Kenneth W., of HARTLAND. Tues., Jan. 18, 2000, age 45. Beloved husband. Loving dad. Dear son. Fond brother. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral Services at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, W299 N5782 Hwy. E, Hartland.

 

ALVAH REMINGTON

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, June 26, 1913 | Page 14

Last Sunday, June 22, at the age of 72 years, Alvah remington, a pioneer of Waukesha county, passed to his reward at his home, 312 East Broadway, this city.  He had been a resident of the state for seventy years and of Waukesha county for more than half a century, and he was respected as a man of worth and ability by a host of friends and acquaintances.

He was born at McKane, Erie county, Pa., and with his parents came at the age of two years to Waukesha county.  Save for eighteen years or thereabouts, he had continued his home in this county.

Mr. Remington's father early took up his home at North Prairie and engaged in the mercantile trade, be?? subsequently moving to another portion of the state, but continuing in the mercantile business.  He was successful in this line of endeavor and some twenty years ago returned with his family to Waukesha.  Here a permanent residence was established and for a few years a merchantile business was carried on, its location being on East Broadway.  In recent years Mr. Remington lived a retired life.

He leaves besides his widow, two sisters and a brother, four sons and one daughter: A.F. Remington, Milwaukee; L.J. Remington, Fond du Lac; J.D. Remington, Waukesha, and Mrs. H.L. Hansen, Buffalo, N.Y.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, Rev. F.a. Pease of the methodist church officiating.  Interment was at Genesee.

 

MRS. O RENNEMO

Waukesha Daily Freeman, Friday, October 30, 1953 | Page 9

EAGLE -(Special)- Mrs. Otto J. Rennemo, 63, Whitewater, who died recently after a short illness, was buried in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery in Eagle.

Services were held Wednesday at the Congregational church with the Rev. Robert Bench officiating.  Mrs. Rennemo was born in Eagle and was the former Ona Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas. She taught school in the Eagle vicinity until her marriage in 1913.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Mikalson, Lake Mills; Mrs. Caroline Brooker, Whitewater; and Dorothy Rennemo, Milwaukee; one son, Thomas, Oreland, Pa.; and one brother, Ernest Thomas, Oconomowoc. A son, James preceded her in death in 1925.

 

MR. T. REYNOLDS

Waukesha Democrat | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Tuesday, August 27, 1850 | Page 2

Mr. T. Reynolds, of this village, died of the same disease [cholera] on Friday evening. The deceased was engaged as a workman on  the Railroad, and as we understand, had the day previous to his death, been to Milwaukee for the purpose of sending money to Ireland to bring his family to this country. There is nothing more uncertain than life, for in its midst we are in death.

 

FLORENCE L. RHODE

Source: Newspaper Unknown

MADISON - Florence L. Rhode, age 91, died peacefully at St. Marys Care Center on Friday, Jan. 17, 2003. She was born on Nov. 6, 1911, in Chicago, a daughter of Frank and Louise Weiland and resided there for nearly half her life before moving to Milwaukee. She devoted herself to her loving family and was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and her son, Kenneth. She spent much of her life actively participating in church-related functions. She is survived by her son; grandchildren; and four great-grand children. She will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, alongside her loving husband.

 

MARY AGNES RICHARDS

Source: Newspaper Unknown Publication Date: September 14, 2004

Richards, Mary Agnes Born to Eternal Life Sept., 12, 2004, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Claude. Loving mother; Grandmother; Great-grandma; Dear sister; Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Mary Agnes was employed at Lohmann's Restaurant for 50 years. Life long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed dining out, attending Irish Fest and loved spending time with her family.

Visitation Tues., Sept. 14, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave., Menomonee Falls from 4-7 followed by Funeral Mass at 7PM. Private burial St. Mary's Cemetery. If desired memorials to St. Mary's School Scholarship Fund.

A Special Thanks to Ruth Hospice for all of their care.

SCHRAMKA-HERRICK FUNERAL HOME

 

EDWARD RICHTER

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, October 10, 1907 | Page 1

Edward Richter, aged about 20 years, died very suddeny at the home of William Dodmead Wednesday morning.  The young man had been employed in the West Milwaukee shops of the C.M. & t. P. Ry. and ten days ago had an attack of quinsy.  He became better and three days ago came to the home of Mr. Dodead to be nursed by his sister, who resides with the family.  Tuesday night he seemed to feel comparativelyl well.  His death came almost without warning, and without known cause.  Wednesday morning.  A coroner's inquest will be held.  No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, October 17, 1907 | Page 8

The coroner's jury sitting in the cause of Edward Richter, who died suddenly at the home of William dodmead last Wednesday, brought in a verdict that death was caused by paralysis of the heart.

 

HARRY R. RICKER

Waukesha Daily Freeman, Tuesday, May 14, 1946 | Page 6

Funeral services for Harry Ricker, husband of Faye Perry Ricker, Milwaukee, were held from the Phillip J. Weiss funeral parlor Monday afternoon with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery, Eagle.

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ALBERT RIDLEY

Source: Waukesha Freeman Jun 3, 1909
Submitted by Researcher/see contributors page

ALBERT RIDLEY. Another highly respected pioneer of Waukesha county, Albert Ridley, of Merton, has passed to the great beyond and has left to mourn him a wide circle of relatives and friends. Mr. Ridley died at the age of 78 years. He was a native of England and immigrated to America in 1845. He was married in 1847 to Jane Wilkins who survives him, together with three sons, George, Lincoln and Henry (the two first named reside at Milwaukee and the third at Merton), and two daughters, Mrs. Abbie Elliott of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Swales, of Iowa.

The funeral occurred on Monday last from the Merton M. E. church and Rev. C. W. Turner officiated. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery Lisbon.

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HENRY ALBERT RIDLEY

Source: Waukesha Freeman Feb. 13, 1946 Submitted by Researcher/see contributors page

Henry Albert Ridley of Merton Passes On

Henry Albert Ridley, 76, of Merton, died unexpectedly at his home early Wednesday morning. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hulda Ridley, and by five children, Carl Ridley of Hartland, Dewey Ridley of Delafield; Mrs. Lena Bell, Mrs. Sarah Soat and Mrs. Margaret Schlosser of Waukesha, besides 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother, George Ridley of Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Swale of West Union Iowa, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m., from the Pewaukee Methodist church with the Rev. Edward T. Soper officiating. Interment will be in the Merton-Lisbon cemetery.

The body will lie in state at the William R. Hanson funeral home at Pewaukee Thursday afternoon until Friday at 10 a. m., when it will be removed to the church where it will lie in state until time of funeral.

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JANE RIDLEY

Source: Waukesha Freeman Nov. 18, 1909 Submitted by Researcher/see contributors page

Mrs. Albert Ridley, a resident of Merton for many years, died on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the home of her son, Henry Ridley, aged 74 years. Mrs. Ridley?s maiden name was Mary Wilkins she was united in marriage to Albert Ridley on May 31, 1862, in the town of Lisbon. This union continued for forty-seven years, until May 28 of this year, when death summoned Mr. Ridley. Mrs. Ridley is survived by five children, Lincoln and George Ridley and Mrs. Addison Elliott of Milwaukee; Mrs. Arthur Swale, Hawkeye, la., and Henry Ridley, Merton. The funeral was held at 12 o'clock Saturday from the house.

The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Heywood, whose words of respect and esteem for the departed were echoed in the hearts of his hearers who were intimately acquainted with Mrs. Ridley. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery, Sussex, beside those of her husband.

 

MRS ANNA RIEHLE

Source: Menomonee Falls News Dec. 20, 1945

Mrs. Anna Riehle, 86, Passes Away. Mrs. Anna Riehle (nee Marks) aged 86 years, passed away Monday, Dec. 17 after ill health of a year. Born in Germany, she came to this country as a young girl. After her marriage to Andrew Riehle they made their home at Athens, Wis. About 35 years ago the family came to this vicinity where they lived on a farm near Lannon and later coming to this village. Mr. Riehle preceded his wife in death five years ago. Surviving her are two daughters; three sons; One brother and one sister; She was further survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral rites were held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Mary's church with the Rev. Lochowitz officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.

 

JOSEPH M. RIEHLE

Source: Menomonee Falls News Sept 16, 1971

Joseph M. Riehle. Funeral services for Joseph M. Riehle, W164 N9068 Water St. were held on Monday, Sept 13, 9:45 a.m. at A. A. Schmidt and Sons Funeral Home and St. Mary's Church, Menomonee Falls. Interment took place at St. Mary's Church Cemetery. A Bible vigil was held at 8 p.m. on Sunday at A. A. Schmidt and Sons, Menomonee Falls.

Mr. Riehle died on Sept 10 at 59 years of age. He is survived by his wife and daughters. He is further survived by his grandchildren, also one brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and other relatives and friends. Mr. Riehle was a former Menomonee Falls fire chief having joined the volunteer force in 1836. He was elected assistant chief in 1950, chief in 1956 and retired from active fire service in 1963.

 

MRS. HENRY RIEMING

Source: Menomonee Falls News Sept 20, 1912
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Mrs. Henry Rieming Dies. The community lost another of the pioneer women of the county in the death of Mrs. Henry Rieming at her home in Menomonee on Tuesday. She was born in Germany, Sept. 17, 1836 her demise occurring on her 76th birthday. Her maiden name was Gertrude Nettescheim. Her parents settled in the town of Pewaukee in 1840. She was married to Henry Rieming in 1857 and of this union nine daughters and the husband survive. A woman of many good qualities, she will be missed by her family and friends. The funeral will be held Saturday at St. Anthony church in Fussville.

 

ROBERT LEE RILEY

Source: Waukesha Freeman July 30, 1947

In Memoriam
In everlasting memory of our deer son and brother Robert Lee Riley, who passed away four years ago today, July 29, 1943. Sadly missed by mother, sister, and brothers.

 

MRS. JOHN RINGROSE

Source: Waukesha County Democrat 13 May 1882

Mrs. John Ringrose, funeral last Sunday at Pewaukee

 

GEORGE ROBB

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, July 16, 1885 | Page 1

Card of Thanks.
We, the undersigned wish to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who were so kind and helpful to us during the sickness and death of our loved husband and father.
Mrs. Catherine Robb,
Will. J. Robb
Mrs. J. Grimshaw
Mrs. Wm. Reid, Jr,

 

KATHERINE ROBB

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, November 09, 1899 | Page 8

Wm. Reid of Madison was in town on Monday, having come here to make arrangements for the burial of Mrs. Katherine Robb, who died last Sunday.

 

ANNA ROBERSON

Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Wednesday, April 18, 1945 | Page 1

Mrs. Anna Roberson, 76, Dies Here Wednesday

Mrs. Anna Roberson, 76, died Wednesday morning at her home ?07 Lincoln ave., after a short illness.

She is survived by her husband Fletcher Roberson, and two daughters, Mrs. S. G. Heath of Evanston, Ill. and Miss Gladys Roberson, at home.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Erling Larsen funeral home with the Rev. O. L. Merritt and Rev. E.J. Mathews officiating.  Interment will be in Prairie Home cemetery.

The family has requested friends to omit sending flowers.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

 

MARTIN ROCKTEACHER

Waukesha Daily Freeman, Friday, April 22, 1927 | Page 1

Rockteacher Was Slain, Says Jury

JANESVILLE, Wis-Martin Rockteacher, of the village of Eagle whose body was found in Rock river near Indian Ford on March 23, came to his death by foul play at the hands of a person or persons unknown to the jury, according to the findings of the coroner's inquest held this morning in the municipal court rooms.

 

EDWIN RODENBERGER

Source: Menomonee Falls News Apr 27, 1917.
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

EDWIN RODENBERGER DIES. The relatives of Edwin Rodenberger in this place received a message on Friday of last week of his death on that day at his home in Bruno, Minnesota. Deceased was the oldest of the family of John and Hanna Nehs Rodenburger, early settlers in this village. He was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1837. In 1846 the family came to Wisconsin taking up a homestead in section three now a part of the village. In the year 1875 Edwin Rodenberger purchased land near Waterloo, Iowa, where he was a successful farmer, later he acquired property in Minnesota. He is survived by two sons, Frank and Edwin and also a sister Mr. J. E. Seabold of this village and Reuben Rodenberger now of Calvert, Alabama.

 

CHRISTIAN ROETHER

Source: Waukesha Daily Freeman Nov. 23, 1933

Funeral services for Christian Roether were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 22, at his home in the town of Brookfield at 1:30 p. m., and at the Brookfield Evangelical church at 2 p. m. Rev. Albert Gonser officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

During the church service the choir sang several selections. The pallbearers were Charles Hall, Killian Nettesheim, Otto Andree, William Caro, William Huberty, Charles Wandschneider.

Mr. Roether, 92 passed away at his home early Monday morning, Nov. 20, following a short illness.

 

ELINOR A. ROSE

Waukesha Freeman (WI) - May 2, 2001

MUKWONAGO - Elinor A. Rose, 86, joined the Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Linden Grove in Mukwonago.

Elinor was born Oct. 23, 1914, in Genesee to William and Minnie (nee Zimmerman) Wilke.

She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mukwonago.

Elinor is survived by her dear sisters, Anna Thurloff of Oldsmar, Fla., and Frances Giese of Mukwonago. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law, LaRee and Jane Wilke, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Elinor was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; and two brothers, Robert and William Wilke.

Friends may call from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Friday, May 4, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 509 Grand Ave., Mukwonago. The Rev. Kieth B. Kuschel will officiate. Interment will follow at Genesee Cemetery.

Memorials to the church are appreciated.

Schmidt & Bartelt-Van Valin Funeral and Cremation Services in Mukwonago, 363-7127, is serving the family.

 

HARRY ROSECRANS

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) March 01, 1894; pg.8; col A

DEATH OF TWO SMALL-POX PATIENTS AT THE PESTHOUSE.

Waukesha, Wis. Feb. 28. - The small-pox patients, John Hill and Harry Rosecrans, died this morning at the pesthouse. They were buried in the Potter's field. The quarantine is still in force at the jail.

 

HENRY E. ROSENOW JR.

Source: March 12, 2007 Newspaper unknown

Henry E. Rosenow Jr., 85, of the Town of Oconomowoc died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Neosho.

He was born May 13, 1921, in Oconomowoc to Christine Hendricksen and Henry Rosenow Sr. He married Dorothy Huebner on June 4, 1944, in Oconomowoc.

He farmed in the Town of Oconomowoc all his life, and was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural Short Course. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc; a former member of the Oconomowoc Rotary; former board member at Chase Bank; former board member and president of the Milwaukee Milk Producers Association; former board member and treasurer of the Waukesha County Holstein Breeders Association; former board member of the Dairymen's Association; former board member of the Waukesha County Farm Bureau; active board member and vice president of Waukesha Mutual Insurance; active on Shorehaven Lutheran Home Board.

He is survived by his children; grandchildren; special friend; other relatives; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dorothy.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 Summit Ave. (Highway 67), Oconomowoc, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, March 16, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 210 Pleasant St., Oconomowoc. The Revs. Paul Borgman and Ronald Krug will officiate.

Burial will be in La Belle Cemetery, Oconomowoc.

Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Grains Foundation or the Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund.

 

CLARENCE M. ROSKOPF

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel February 5, 1997

Roskopf, Clarence M. Of Germantown, Feb. 3, 1997, at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Loretta (nee Lauer). Loving father; Dear brother; Dear brother-in-law. Further survived by 23 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Fri., Feb. 7, 1997, 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls, to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Burial Church Cemetery. Visitation Thurs., 3-8 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM followed by a service by the K.C. Council 4240 AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church appreciated. Clarence was a 50-year member of the Germantown Volunteer Fire Dept., past President and board member of the Menomonee Mutual Insurance Company, member of the K.C. Council 4240, member of the Fire and Police Commission of the Village of Germantown and was a Washington County Supervisor for 22 years. SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. SCHMIDT & SONS Menomonee at Town Hall Rd. Menomon ee Fall

 

LORETTA M. ROSKOPF

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel November 7, 1996

Loretta M. Roskopf of Germantown Services will be today for Loretta M. Roskopf, 85, of Germantown, who died Monday.

She was a member of the Ladies of Columbus.

Survivors include her husband, Clarence; three sons; five daughters; four sisters; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will begin at 9:15 a.m. today at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, N84-W17937 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, and proceed to St. Mary's Catholic Church, W164-N9034 Water St., Menomonee Falls, for Mass at 10. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association were suggested.

 

ROBERT E. ROSKOPF

Source: Newspaper Unknown Publication Date: January 24, 2003

Roskopf, Robert E. Age 67 years. of the Town of Erin. Wed., January 22, 2003. Beloved husband; Dear father; Very proud grandpa; Brother; Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his first wife, Donna (nee Braeger); an infant daughter, Mary and his parents, Clarence and Loretta Roskopf. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon., January 27, 10 AM at St. Clare Catholic Church, W314 N7497 Hwy. 83, North Lake. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Menomonee Falls. Visitation Sunday at the Funeral Home from 3:00 PM until time of the Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. The family would like to thank the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Clare for their help and support the past 2-1/2 years.

 

DANIEL Q. ROSS

Waukesha Freeman (WI) - August 29, 2008

Daniel Q. Ross of Waukesha died unexpectedly at his home in his sleep Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at age 16.

Dan is remembered by his family as someone who always had a smile on his face. He was friendly, outgoing, a "big dreamer" who was active in sports playing volleyball, baseball and football. Dan was involved in shooting sporting clays at Wern Farms, where he also had a summer job raising pheasants and was proud to be on "The Bird Crew." He loved Michigan football and the Boston Red Sox. Dan's other interests included hunting, fishing and working on cars, especially his 1991 white Camaro. Dan was a vibrant young man who was looking forward to his junior year at Kettle Moraine High School and thinking ahead to college.

Dan was a loving son; younger brother; uncle; and grandson of paternal grandparents and maternal grandmother. Dan is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mauri Martola.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 29, at Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Visitation continues from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Aug. 30, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1415 Dopp St., Waukesha, with the Rev. Frank Janzow officiating. Interment will follow at Genesee Cemetery, town of Genesee.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dan's name are appreciated to Share the Field Project, Kettle Moraine High School, Attn: Coach Mike Fink, 349 Oak Crest Drive, Wales, WI 53183.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Preplanning Services is serving the family.

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AUGUST ROTT

Source: Menomonee Falls News Thursday, April 2, 1926
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

August Rott Dies Suddenly. It came as a sudden blow to the August Rott family Wednesday morning Apr.. 1, when the father while sitting comfortably in his chair, dropped off in a sleep, never to awaken. Having been in apparently good health up to that time it is difficult for the family to come to its realization. Born and brought up to manhood in the town of Germantown, he married Miss Kathryn Becker after which they made their home and carried on the occupation of farming in that vicinity for a number of years. Later the family moved to a farm in the town of Menomonee and still later to the town of Lisbon. Fifteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Rott and their family moved to this village where they have made their home ever since. Gieg (sic) and sorrow was the lot of father and mother Rott when a small daughter Kathryn aged 11 died in their early years of marriage. In 1928 the young son Peter gave up his youth in untimely death and in 1932 the eldest daughter Mary was the victim of an auto accident which cause her death, leaving a family of six young orphan children. However a courage and perseverance known to few was theirs. A most commendable feat of a grandfather and grandmother to perform was that of theirs after having brought up and raised a family of their own to maturity, they took upon themselves a family of six young grandchildren to rear and care for. Those surviving are his wife Kathryn; five sons, Frank, Harry, John, Jake and Albert;one daughter Veronica; one sister, Mrs. Albert Lemke and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning April 4th at 9 o'clock from the Haack Funeral Parlor to St.. Mary's Church at 9:30 with burial at St.. Mary's cemetery.

 

HENRY ROWLANDS

Waukesha Daily Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Saturday, April 14, 1928 | Page 3

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation of the kindness and sympathy of our friends, at the loss of our dear father ami brother, Henry Rowlands.
Mrs. James Mcewen.
Mrs. Thomas Rees,
Mrs. J. C. Hughes.

 

JOHN ROWLANDS

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, May 02, 1907 | Page 1

John Rowlands, aged 84, died Sunday at his home in the town of Genesee, where he had been a resident for forty years. He is survived by a son The funeral was-held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Genesee Congregational church.

 

GRACE C. (PITZKA) RUEKERT

Source: The Milwaukee Journal Jan 12, 1938, page 9 column 3

RUECKERT: Grace (nee Pitzka), 145 W. Broadway, WAukesha, beloved wife of Wm. J. Ruekert, daughter of Ernest Pitzka, siste of MRs. Mary Blodgett, Mrs Emma Pietner, Emil, Fred and Ray of Waukesha; MRs. Ada Kradwell, Mrs. Florence Peilke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Dinkel of Rice Lake, passed away Jan. 11. Services Fridnay Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, 2 p.m. at grace Lutheran church, the Rev. Wehahn officieiting. Interment St. Joseph's cemetery.

 

ANN (CARLIN) RUESKERS

Source: Waukesha Freeman - November 7, 1901
Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page

daughter of Christopher Carlin

RUESKERS - Mrs. J. Reuskers, formerly known as Annie Carlin, died at her home in Reedsburg, Wis., Wednesday evening, October 23rd, at the age of 55 years, two months and twenty-one days, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Waukesha County, Wis., August 2nd, 1846.

She married John Reuskers in 1873. A few years later they moved to Reedsburg, Wis., where they have since resided. Their only son, dying at the age of nine years.

She leaves a husband and an adopted daughter, one sister, Mrs. M. Sherman, of this town, and one brother, Thomas Carlin, of Reedsburg, Wis., to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Reuskers was a kind and loving woman, having endeared herself to many people. Funeral Services were held at her home Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., when she was tenderly laid to rest in the Reedsburg cemetery.

 

MRS. AGNES RUSSELL

Source: Obituary from WAUKESHA FREEMAN November 25, 1957
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Mrs. Agnes Russell, 85, died yesterday at WAUKESHA county hospital. A lifelong resident of Waukesha,Mrs. Russell, who made her home on Spring st., was a member of the First Baptist church and of RNA. She is survived by three sons, Elmer of Milwaukee, Charles and Robert, Waukesha; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. John Schaeffel, Waukesha, and two brothers, John and James Harris, Waukesha. Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. Erling Larsen funeral home, with Dr. D. M. Bahr officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Home cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

 

CHARLES RUSSELL

Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN , January 19, 1977
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Charles D. Russell, 80, died this morning at Northview Home, where he had lived since 1970. He was a retired foreman with International Harvester in Waukesha. He is survived by his brother of Waukesha. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Erling Larsen Funeral Home and at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

(Charles D. Russell was also known as Adelbert Charles Russell. He and Louise had no children.)

 

ELMER RUSSELL

Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN May 19, 1966
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

ELMER RUSSELL
Elmer Russell, 73, of 1304 Grandview blvd., died yesterday in La Mesa, Calif. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Richard Boyes of Waukesha; sons Charles and Elmer Jr. of La Mesa; brothers Charles and Robert. Services are pending at the Erling Larsen Funeral home in Waukesha.

Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN May 20, 1966

RUSSELL SERVICES
Funeral services for Elmer Russell, 73, of 1304 Grandview Blvd., will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Erling Larsen Funeral home, the Rev. Howard Kusler officiating. He died Wednesday in La Mesa, Calif. Burial will be in Prairie Home cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday. Russell's wife Mary died in 1963. He was employed a the Waukesha Foundry for more than 30 years.

 

KAIZAH RUSSELL

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, February 19, 1903 | Page 4

Mrs. K. Russell died last Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Paul, after a short illness of bronchial pneumonia, aged 91 years.  She was born in Hastings, England, in 1811, was married to George Russell in 1830.  Twelve children were born to them, eight of whom survive.  William, of Genesee; albert of North Prairie; Joseph of Waukesha; James of Iowa; Mrs. Clara Broan and Mrs. maria E. Lee of Kansas; mrs. Eliza Proctor and Mrs. Martha paul of Genesee.  She leaves also twenty-six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. Russell came from England, direct to Genesee in 1849, and continued to reside here.  Mr. Russell died seventeen years ago.  Deceased enjoyed good health until within a few months of her death.  She lived in our midst fifty-four years and ever proved a dear, loving mother, and kind friend and neighbor. Her children, with their families and her many friends mourn their loss. Funeral was held Saturday' at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. P. Ruddick; interment in the village cemetery.

 

MRS. MARTHA JANE RUSSELL

Source: Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, May 17, 1906 | Page 5

Mrs. Albert Russell died at her home here last Tuesday night. The funeral was held in the M. E. church Friday morning. Interment was in the Genesee cemetery.

 

ROBERT JERRY RUSSELL

Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN March 28, 1989
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

ROBERT JERRY RUSSELL
Waukesha--Robert Jerry Russell, age 80, died at his home Saturday, March 25, 1989.

He was a lifelong Waukesha resident, and a retiree of Waukesha Foundry where he had been a foreman.

He is survived by his son, of Big Bend and four grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. His wife Margaret (nee Haidacher) died in 1987. He also was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.

Friends may call Wednesday, March 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Randle-Dable Funeral Home. Crypt side services at Prairie Home Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30. Memorials to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated.

 

THOMAS RUSSELL

Source: Obituary from WAUKESHA FREEMAN December 28, 1942
submitted by researcher/see contributors page

THOMAS E. RUSSELL
Thomas E. Russell, who has been ill for three years died Sunday in his home at 115 Spring St. at the age of 79. He had worked at the Waukesha Motor co. until his retirement in 1930. Survivors include his wife Agnes, three sons, Elmer, Charles, and Robert, Waukesha; and two brothers, Jack and William, Waukesha. Four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. The body is now in state at the Erling Larsen funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Prairie Home cemetery. The Rev. Dwight M. Bahr will officiate.

 

HARVEY H. RUST

The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) (June 28, 1895); pg. 2; col B

Obituary County Clerk Rust of Waukesha

WAUKESHA, Wis., June 27. - County Clerk Harvey H. Rust died today.  Mr. Rust was formerly editor of the Waukesha Journal and the Oconomowoc Free Press.  Death was caused by typhoid fever and diabetes.

Mr. Rust was born at Elkhorn, Wis., in 1857, and removed to Missouri when quite young, and at the age of 19 he came back to Wisconsin, settling at Elkhorn, removing thence to Oconomowoc.  About nine years ago he came to Waukesha and established the Waukesha Journal and published it for about five years and since that he has issued several different publications in pamphlet form.

He leaves a wife and two children.

 

MRS. WILLIAM RUST

Waukesha Freeman, August 20, 1908

Body Will be Re-interred
Charles Rust, Who removed Body of Brother's Wife, From Cemetery, Will Return Same

The bones of Mrs. William Rust, who died in 1893 in Mukwonago, are to be provided with a new coffin and removed from their resting-place in the farm cemetery of Charles Rust near Spring lake and returned to the Mukwonago cemtery where they were first interred.

William Rust, now of Oklahoma, had brought criminal proceedings against his brother, Charles Rust, alleging that the latter had unlawfully removed his (William's) wife's body, but the criminal proceedings were dropped on Charles Rust agreeing to provide the new coffin and re-inter the body in the Mukwonago cemtery. The court appointed W.C. Trost, undertaker at Mukwonago and Fred Striker, sexton of the Mukwonago cemtery to represent Wm. Rust at the removal. It was expected to identify the body of Mrs. Rust by her wedding ring, which she wore when buried.

Mrs. William Rust, who is a sister of Mrs. Charles Rust, died in Mukwonago fifteen years ago and was buried in the local cemetery. She left a son and a daughter, the latter now Mrs. Hall. The son has for years resided with Charles Rust and the father has tried in vain to gain possession of him, having appealed to the courts for that purpose. William Rust went to Klondike some years ago and came back with a considerable fortune. He then went to Oklahoma to reside, having meanwhile married again. When the Mukwonago Cemetery association was formed and appeal was made to all who had friends buried there to contribute funds for keeping the cemetery in better condition, William Rust, in faraway Oklahoma, heard of the undertaking and sent some money. It was returned to him by the secretary with an explanation that he had no dead buried in the cemetery. This led to an investigation and he ascertained that Charles Rust had removed to a plot on his farm the bodies of several relatives, among them that of Mrs. William Rust. William Rust was angered and brought suit agasint his brother as stated above.