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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IDA REIMER
Source: Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL 1958
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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.)
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LOUISA REIMER
Source: THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL Saturday, December 21, 1918
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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.
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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
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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
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MATTHEW REITH
Source: Menomonee Falls News Jan. 30, 1947
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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$nbsp;ALBERT RIDLEY
Source: Waukesha Freeman Jun 3, 1909
Submitted by Researcher/see contributors page
ALBERT RIDLEY. Another highly respected pioneer of Waukesha county, Albert Ridley, of Merton, has passed to the great beyond and has left to mourn him a wide circle of relatives and friends. Mr. Ridley died at the age of 78 years. He was a native of England and immigrated to America in 1845. He was married in 1847 to Jane Wilkins who survives him, together with three sons, George, Lincoln and Henry (the two first named reside at Milwaukee and the third at Merton), and two daughters, Mrs. Abbie Elliott of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Swales, of Iowa.
The funeral occurred on Monday last from the Merton M. E. church and Rev. C. W. Turner officiated. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery Lisbon.
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$nbsp;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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$nbsp;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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MRS. JOHN RINGROSE
Source: Waukesha County Democrat 13 May 1882
Mrs. John Ringrose, funeral last Sunday at Pewaukee
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EDWIN RODENBERGER
Source: Menomonee Falls News Apr 27, 1917.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AUGUST ROTT
Source: Menomonee Falls News Thursday, April 2, 1926
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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.
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MRS. AGNES RUSSELL
Source: Obituary from WAUKESHA FREEMAN November 25, 1957
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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.
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CHARLES RUSSELL
Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN , January 19, 1977
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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.)
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ELMER RUSSELL
Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN May 19, 1966
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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.
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ROBERT JERRY RUSSELL
Source: WAUKESHA FREEMAN March 28, 1989
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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.
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THOMAS RUSSELL
Source: Obituary from WAUKESHA FREEMAN December 28, 1942
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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.
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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.
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