Descendants of Stephanus Veis (Vaisz)
Generation No. 1
Stephanus Veis (Vaisz) was born about 1748, and died 1 Feb
1826 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married Elisabetha Zwickl (Zwikel) 14 Feb 1773 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, daughter of Thomas Zvikl and Anna Öttl. She was born 11
Apr 1753 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, and died 16 Jan 1833 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Village Location:
Féltorony, a Hungarian village in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is currently known as
Halbturn. It is located in the Bezirk (district) of Neusiedl in the Land (state) of Burgenland in
Austria about 35 miles southeast of Vienna and about 15 miles south-southwest of Bratislava,
Slovakia. There are 1856 residents and the local Catholic church is St. Josef.
Child of Stephanus Veis and Elisabetha Zwickl is:
Franciscus Weisz, born 5 Jan
1780 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 10 Jun 1832 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Generation No. 2
Franciscus Weisz (son of
Stephanus Veis) was born 5 Jan 1780 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, and died 10 Jun 1832 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married Catharina Zinkl 7 Feb 1804 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary, daughter of Josephus Züngl and Anna Gring. She was born 28 Apr 1782
in Szeleskut, Austria-Hungary (now Breitenbrunn, Austria).
Children of Franciscus Weisz and Catharina Zinkl are:
Franciscus Weisz, born 13 Nov 1811 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 12 Apr 1899 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Elisabetha Weisz, born in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. She married
Franciscus Haidfogl 28 Mar 1843 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Generation No. 3
Franciscus Weisz (son of
Franciscus Weisz) was born 13 Nov 1811 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, and died 12 Apr 1899
in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary. He married Theresia Horvath 1834 - 1836. She was born about
1821 in (possibly Moson) Austria-Hungary, and died 31 Jul 1861 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Franciscus Weisz and Theresia Horvath are:
Joannes Weisz, born 26 Jun 1836 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
1 May 1837 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Weisz, born 20 Sep 1837
in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 30 Jan 1899 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Josephus Weisz, born 10 Feb 1839 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Joannes Weisz, born 4 Feb 1841 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
22 Nov 1918 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married Elisabetha Nagy 18 Feb 1868 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. She was born about 1837 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 18 May
1903 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Paul Weisz, born 26 May 1844 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 30
Aug 1844 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Anna Weisz, born 7 May 1845 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary.
Catherine Weisz, born 22 Feb 1847 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Paul Weisz, born 18 Apr 1849 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary and died 14 Apr 1931 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Theresia Weisz, born 3 May 1851 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Magdalena Weisz, born 28 Jul 1854 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Generation No. 4
Franciscus Weisz (son of
Franciscus Weisz) was born 20 Sep 1837 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, and died 30 Jan 1899
in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married Elisabetha Laszl 11 Feb 1862 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary, daughter of Mathiae Laszl and Elisabetha Tschacher. She was born 1837
- 1838 in Mosonszolnok, Austria-Hungary, and died 18 Dec 1884 in Wittmannshof 248, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Franciscus Weisz and Elisabetha Laszl are:
Joseph George Weiss, born 3 Jan
1863 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 7 Aug 1910 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Maria Weiss, born 25 Mar 1866 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
19 Jul 1866 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Georgius Weiss, born 10 Nov 1867 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Weiss, born 25 Sep 1870 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 5 Nov 1871 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Weiss, born 15 Jun 1872 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 3 Jul 1872 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Weiss, born 7 Jun 1873 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 12 Jul 1873 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Anna Weiss, born 8 Jun 1875 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 20
Jul 1875 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Adamus Weiss, born 14 Sep 1876 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
14 Sep 1876 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Elisabetha Weiss, born 30 Oct 1878 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 22 Feb 1881 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Anna Weisz (daughter of Franciscus
Weisz) was born 7 May 1845 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. She married Georgius
Lichtonecker 22 Nov 1868 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He was born about 1841 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary, and died 19 Jul 1902 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Anna Weisz and Georgius Lichtonecker are:
Magdalena Lichtonecker, born 22 May 1868 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary
and died 7 Aug 1868 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Lichtonecker, born 14 Aug 1869 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary and died 23 Aug 1869 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Maria Lichtonecker, born 1 Dec 1871 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Georgius Lichtonecker, born 15 Jul 1873 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Carolus Lichtonecker, born 11 May 1875 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary
and died 13 Jun 1876 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Lichtonecker, born 4 Jul 1877 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary
and died 28 Jun 1881 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Elisabetha Lichtonecker, born 17 Jun 1879 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary and died 16 May 1880 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Paulus Lichtonecker, born 1 Aug 1882 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Lichtonecker, born 18 Jun 1884 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary and died 22 Apr 1887 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Magdalena Lichtonecker, born 26 Mar 1886 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary.
Paul Weisz (son of Franciscus Weisz)
was born 18 Apr 1849 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 14 Apr 1931 in Nickelsdorf, Austria. He
married Elisabeth Scherhaufer 10 Jan 1875 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary, daughter of
Michael Scherhaufer and Maria Wurm. She was born 26 Jul 1850 in Miklósfalu,
Austria-Hungary.
Children of Paul Weisz and Elisabeth Scherhaufer are:
Georg Weisz, born 30 Apr 1875 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Paul Weisz, born 18 Dec 1876 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
31 Dec 1879 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Xaver Weisz, born 2
Dec 1878 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died 31 May 1934 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Paul Weisz, born 11 Aug 1882 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
28 Feb 1883 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Elisabeth Weisz, born 19 Jul 1884 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and
died 1 Nov 1885 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Maria Weisz, born 28 May 1888 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
18 Nov 1890 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Theresia Weisz, born 13 Sep 1889 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Theresia Weisz (daughter of
Franciscus Weisz) was born 3 May 1851 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. She married Joannes
Pitzer 17 Nov 1874 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He was born 1846 - 1847 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary, and died 9 Dec 1918 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Theresia Weisz and Joannes Pitzer are:
Maria Pitzer, born 28 Aug 1875 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
25 Jan 1904 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Jacobus Pitzer, born 21 Jul 1878 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 17 Dec 1879 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Theresia Pitzer, born 27 Jul 1881 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 4 Aug 1881 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Elisabetha Pitzer, born 7 Nov 1882 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Michael Pitzer, born about 1884 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
9 Mar 1890 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Paulus Pitzer, born 8 Jun 1885 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
26 Nov 1885 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Theresia Pitzer, born 23 May 1886 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Theresia Pitzer, born 16 Mar 1887 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 7 Apr 1890 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Magdalena Pitzer, born 22 Jan 1891 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 1 Sep 1892 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Joannes Pitzer, born 7 Feb 1893 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Magdalena Weisz (daughter of
Franciscus Weisz) was born 28 Jul 1854 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Magdalena Weisz are:
Ludovicus Weisz, born 10 Jan 1877 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 1 Sep 1878 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Maria Weisz, born 24 Aug 1879 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 8
Feb 1882 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Albert Francis Weisz, born 16 Sep 1882 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Michael Weisz, born 25 Sep 1885 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Maria Theresia Weisz, born 8 Sep 1889 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Magdolena Weisz, born about Mar 1905 in Alsó Bruck, Austria and died 5
Jul 1905 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary. (not sure she belongs here)
Generation No. 5
Joseph George Weiss (son
of Franciscus Weisz) was born 3 Jan 1863 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, and died 7 Aug 1910
in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Theresia Halbauer 18 May 1885 in Féltorony,
Austria-Hungary, daughter of Stefan Halbauer and Maria Trautner. She was born 11 Jan
1863 in Valla, Austria-Hungary, and died 21 Aug 1938 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Notes for Joseph George Weiss:
Joseph Weiss came first in Dec 1888 to find a place and Theresia Halbauer Weiss
came over with her 3 living children in Oct or Nov 1889. It is not known where the family first
lived in the US, but they were in Minnesota by 1891. They moved to Roseville Twp, Kandiyohi Co
(abutts Lake Henry, Zion and Paynesville Twps in Stearns Co) in 1891 and stayed until at least 1895.
By early 1900, they were on a rented farm on the eastern shore of Big Fish Lake in Section 28 of
Collegeville Twp of Stearns County, MN. They moved to Munson Twp (near Roscoe, MN) in March or April
1900 and stayed in that area thereafter.
1895 Census - Roseville Twp, Kandiyohi Co, MN, sheet 8, June 12, 1895
Notes for John Weiss:
John Weiss was actually born to Barbara T Weiss, but raised as a "son" by grandparents Theresia and
Joseph.
Theresa Weiss, born 24 Feb 1906 in Munson
Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 24 Jan 2003 in Milwaukee, WI.
Georgius Weiss (son of
Franciscus Weisz) was born 10 Nov 1867 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married
Catherina Schneider 29 Sep 1891 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, daughter of Michaelis
Schneider and Catherine Zechmann. She was born 23 Nov 1871 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary,
and died 22 May 1918 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Children of Georgius Weiss and Catherina Schneider are:
Elisabetha Weiss, born 17 Nov 1892 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 17 Apr 1893 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Josephus Weiss, born 11 Jan 1894 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Georgius Weiss, born about Apr 1895 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and
died 16 Jun 1895 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Ferencz Weiss, born 12 Nov 1896 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Mihály Weiss, born 10 Jan 1898 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
21 Feb 1901 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Maria Weiss, born 3 Nov 1899 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died 27
Feb 1917 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Károly Weiss, born 12 Oct 1901 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Lajos Weiss, born 3 Aug 1903 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Katalin Weiss, born 9 Sep 1904 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Cecilia Weiss, born 17 Mar 1909 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary and died
19 Jul 1911 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Franciscus Xaver Weisz (son of
Paul Weisz) was born 2 Dec 1878 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died 31 May 1934 in
Nickelsdorf, Austria. He married Maria Szuer 12 Nov 1905 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary,
daughter of Lorincz Szuer and Theresa Cserner. She was born 26 Jan 1882 in Miklósfalu,
Austria-Hungary.
Children of Franciscus Weisz and Maria Szuer are:
Andreas Weisz, born 29 Nov 1904 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and
died 28 Dec 1923 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Franz Weisz, born 13 Aug 1906 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
12 Feb 1936 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Lorenz Weisz, born 8 Aug 1907 in
Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died 2 Sep 1989 in Kittsee, Austria.
Paul Weisz, born 7 Dec 1908 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
between 25 Dec 1942 and 31 Mar 1943 in WW-II, battle of Stalingrad.
Maria Weisz, born 10 Sep 1910 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
26 Jul 1929 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Johann Weisz, born 30 Oct 1911 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary and died
27 Sep 1915 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary.
Generation No. 6
Josephus (Joseph John) Weiss (son
of Joseph George Weiss) was born 1 Jan 1886 in Wittmannshof 218, Austria-Hungary, and died
18 Jun 1982 in Faulkton, SD. He married Mary K Spohn 22 Oct 1907 in Roscoe, MN, daughter of
Peter Spohn and Susann Louisa Mohrbacher. She was born 13 Jul 1875 in St. Wendel,
Prussia, Germany, and died 25 Nov 1937 in St. Peter, MN.
Notes for Josephus (Joseph John) Weiss:
-- (pp. 189-190 of what appears to be a Hyde Co, SD first families book, dated about 1987-1992)
Joseph Weiss was born Jan. 1, 1885 at Budapest, Hungary [ed.: this should be
Wittmannshof, Austria-Hungary]. He came to America when he was three years old and settled at
Richmond, Minn. Mary (Spohn) Weiss was born July 13, 1875. She came to America when she was five or
six years old from Germany.
Joseph Weiss and Mary Spohn were married Oct. 22, 1907 at Roscoe, Minn. They were
parents of four children. Their two daughters have both passed away, one died quite young from
diphtheria in the fall of 1914. Peter "Pete" was born June 27, 1911 and Charles "Charlie" was born
June 29, 1914. Charlie died Mar. 1, 1976 and is buried in St. Joseph's cemetery in Orient.
In 1946 Joseph and sons, Pete and Charlie, moved to a farm one mike south of Miller
[SD] and on Mar. 1, 1959 they moved to a farm five miles east of Orient. This farm is now [aft 1986]
owned by Leo Weideman.
Joseph entered the John Shirk Nursing Home on May 5, 1975. He died on June 18, 1982 at
the age of 97. He is also buried in St. Joseph's cemetery. His wife Mary died in 1937. Pete tells
that he and his dad liked to go fishing and play cards. Charlie did not like to play cards very
well, only when he had to. Pete moved into Orient in the fall of 1977. Frequently he goes to the
Legion cafe for coffee in the morning to shake dice with men to see who gets stuck for coffee and
rolls. He also likes to play cards at the bar with two or three fellows in the afternoon.
--Obituary (The Aberdeen American News, June 20, 1982)
JOSEPH WEISS---ORIENT
Orient---Services for Joseph Weiss, 97, longtime Orient resident, will be 10 a.m.
Monday, June 21, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Orient with the Rev. Roger Geditz officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Langslet Funeral Home of Faulkton is in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Weiss died Friday, June 18, at the John P. Shirk Memorial Home in Faulkton. A wake
service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Joseph Weiss was born Jan. 1, 1885, in Hungaria, Austria [ed.: this should be
Wittmannshof, Austria-Hungary]. In 1888 he came to the U.S. and lived several years in Stearns
County, Minn. He move to Miller in 1946 and in 1959 moved to Orient. He lived there until May of
1975 when he entered the home at Faulkton. He married Mary Spohn Oct. 22, 1907, at Lake Henry, Minn.
Survivors include one son, Peter, of Orient; one brother, Jake, Milaca, Minn.; and
three sisters, Theresa Babcock, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Nick (Anna) Schaefer, St. Paul, Minn.; and
Mary Branch, Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, four sons, two daughters,
four brothers and one sister.
More About Josephus (Joseph John) Weiss:
Burial: 21 Jun 1982, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Orient, SD
Emigration 1889, Emigrated to US
Census 1910, Zion Twp, p183B
Census 1920, Zion Twp, p194A
Census 1930, Stearns Co, Zion Twp, 73-77, p2B
Residence: 1938, Regal, MN
Notes for Mary Spohn:
Paynesville Press Thur Dec. 2, 1937
WEISS RITES HELD AT REGAL TUESDAY
Death Came To Mrs. Joseph Weiss Last Thursday Following Illness of a Year
The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Weiss was held Tue morning, Nov. 30 at 9 A.M. at the St.
Anthony Catholic Church in Regal. Mrs. Weiss died last Thur. evening [Nov 25], at a hospital in St.
Peter [Nicolet Co.,] where she had been taken recently. She had been ill for about a year, & death
was caused by bronchial pneumonia & complications.
Acting as pallbearers were John Sturm, John Schamel, Joe Brunner, Jacob Mueller, Nick
Keller & R. A. Weidner. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery at Lake Henry.
Mrs. Weiss, nee Mary Spohn, was born in Germany on Jul 13, 1875 & came to this country
with her parents when she was 5 years old. The settled on a farm near Richmond. On Oct 22, 1907 she
was united in marriage to Joseph Weiss at Lake Henry & they have lived ever since in the Lake Henry,
Zion & Regal communities near this city.
Besides her bereaved husband, Mrs. Weiss is survived by 3 sons, Peter, Carl & Leo, who
reside at home, a sister at Long Prairie, one brother at Richmond & 2 brothers at Strum, Alberta,
Canada.
More About Mary K Spohn:
Emigration: 1880 - 1881, Emigrated to US
Residence: 1925, Lake Henry, MN
Burial: 30 Nov 1937, Lake Henry, MN
Children of Josephus Weiss and Mary Spohn are:
unnamed Weiss, born 18 Jul 1908 in Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died
18 Jul 1908 in Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Franziska Lucy Weiss, born 24 Jun 1909 in Stearns Co, MN and died 22
Nov 1915 in Stearns Co, MN.
Peter Paul Weiss, born 27 Jun 1911 in Stearns County, MN and died 16
Jun 1992 in Aberdeen, SD.
Charles J Weiss, born 29 Jun 1914 and died 1 Mar 1976 in Orient, SD.
Leo Frank Weiss, born 2 Jul 1916 in Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died
before 1983.
Barbara Franziska Weiss, born 12 May 1918 in Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN
and died 12 May 1918 in Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Maria (Mary M) Weiss (daughter
of Joseph George Weiss) was born 3 Dec 1886 in Albértkázmérpuszta, Austria-Hungary, and died
9 Mar 1988 in Los Angeles, CA. She married Joseph Frank Bransch, son of ? Bransch and
? Schreiber. He was born 8 Jul 1887 in Braller, Hungary (Bruiu, Romania), and died 12 Jul
1957 in Los Angeles, CA.
More About Maria (Mary M) Weiss:
Emigration: 1889
Census 1910, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p164
Census 1920, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p143
Census 1930, p12A, ED19-659, Los Angeles, CA
Residence: 1938, Los Angeles, CA
Burial: California
Notes for Joseph Frank Bransch:
1910 Census, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p164 (Lafond Ave, near Arundel & Blair St.)
Bransch, Joe 23 Head
Mary 22 Wife
Bernice 3 Daughter
Joseph 1 Son
Bauer, Mary 74 Lodger
(Mary Bauer is Mary Weiss Branch's grandmother and is the actual owner of the house!)
More About Joseph Frank Bransch:
Name 2: Jozef Bransch
Date born: 1883, (per Ellis Island record)
Emigration: 19 Apr 1902, From Hungary
Census 1910, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p164B
Census 1920, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p143A
New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924
Given Name JOZEF, Surname BRANSCH, Last Place of Residence BRALLER, Date of Arrival 19 Apr 1902,
Age at Arrival 19Y, Ethnicity HUNG - GERMAN, Port of Departure BREMEN, Port of Arrival New York,
Gender Male, Marital Status S, US Citizen, Ship of Travel Cassel, Destination Cleveland, OH.
Children of Maria Weiss and Joseph Bransch are:
Bernice R Bransch, born 19 Jun 1906 in
Ramsey Co, MN and died 12 Jan 1981 in Los Angeles, CA.
Joseph S Bransch, born 25 Oct 1908 in Ramsey Co, MN and died 11 Jul
1917 in St. Paul, MN.
Franciscus (Frank F) Weiss (son
of Joseph George Weiss) was born 20 Mar 1889 in Féltorony 107, Austria-Hungary, and died 23
May 1965 in Ramsey Co, MN. He married Margaret Spohn in 1915, adopted daughter of Peter
Spohn and Susann Louisa Mohrbacher. She was born 6 Dec 1896 in New York, and died 27 Aug
1989 in Lindstrom, MN.
Notes for Franciscus (Frank F) Weiss:
Frank Weiss' social security application (dated December 28, 1950) was assigned #
476-34-3025. He lists his name as Frank F. Weiss, with parents Joseph Weiss and Theresa Halbauer. He
gives his birth date as March 20, 1889 and birth location as Rasimir or Kasimir, Austria (the first
letter of the name of the city has stamped text obliterating part of it). He lists 607 Edmund Ave,
St. Paul, MN as his current address and the Church of St Agnes as his current employer. He indicates
he was 61 on his last birthday (which is consistent with his claimed birth date and the application
date).
Subsequent research reveals his birthplace was Albértkázmérpuszta, Austria-Hungary,
known as Albertkasimir or Kasimir for short. Kasimir was a communal farm settlement associated with
the town of Féltorony, Hungary, which is where Frank's father, Joseph Weiss, was born.
More About Franciscus (Frank F) Weiss:
Emigration: 1889
Census 1920, St. Martin, p229B
Occupation 1920, Janitor at Parish Church
Residence 1920, St. Martin, MN
Census 1930, p3B, ED62-110, St Paul WD 8, Ramsey Co, MN
Residence 1938, St. Paul, MN
Notes for Margaret Spohn:
1) Margaret Spohn was adopted by the Peter Spohn family. She was an orphan from New York who came
west on an "orphan train." The legend is that they loaded the train in New York, headed west, and
offered the children for adoption at every stop; each child continued westward until adopted.
2) Margaret walked out on Frank and the children when the children were still young. She never
returned. The story is that Frank came home one day to find that Margaret had packed her bags and
left. Frank raised their two children.
Obit: Chisago County Press Thur Aug 31, 1989 p.8
Lindstrom, MN. Margaret Davis, 92 of Chisago City, formerly of St. Paul, died Sun Aug
27, at Chisago Lakes Hospital. She is survived by her son, Albert J. Weiss & wife Genevieve of
Chisago City, 5 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren & one great great grandchild. Mass of Christian
burial was held Thur. Aug 31, at St. Bridgets of Sweden in Lindstrom, with Fr. Wm Whittier
officiating. Interment is at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Mpls.
SS Death Index record:
Name
Born Died
Margaret Davis 6 Dec 1896 27 Aug 1989
Residence
Last Benefit SSN
Issued
55013 (Lindstrom, Chisago, MN) (No Location Given) 476-01-7756
Minnesota (Before 1951)
More About Margaret Spohn:
Adoption: Bef. Jun 1900
Census 1900, Zion Twp, p235A
Residence 1925, St. Paul, MN
Residence 1900, Zion Twp, Stearns Co, MN
Burial: 31 Aug 1989, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN
Children of Franciscus Weiss and Margaret Spohn are:
Rose Weiss, born 24 Jan 1917 in Stearns Co,
MN and died 14 Aug 1981 in Chisago Co, MN.
Albert Joseph Weiss, born 21 Aug 1918 in
Stearns Co, MN and died 12 Nov 1995 in Palm Coast, FL.
Barbara T Weiss (daughter of
Joseph George Weiss) was born 18 May 1891 in Minnesota, and died 14 Jun 1982 in Litchfield,
MN. She married John Konrad Schaefer 2 Jul 1912 in Roscoe, MN, son of Johann Schaefer
and Theresia Wink. He was born 8 Feb 1868 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 27 Apr 1938
in Richmond, Stearns Co, MN.
Notes for Barbara T Weiss:
BARBARA T. SCHAEFER
Barbara T. Schaefer, 91, of Litchfield, died on June 14, 1982. She is survived by six
daughters, Mrs. Ted (Anna) Rodgers of Grove, OK, Mrs. Reuben (Marie) Schmidt of Litchfield, Mrs.
Earnest (Crescentia) Bastin of Waverly, Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Steichen of Litchfield, Mrs. Leo
(Dorraine) Donabauer of Kimball, Mrs. Earl (Madeline) Bastin of St. Cloud; and a son, Alex of
Sartell. Funeral services were held on June 16 at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Litchfield with
Msgr. John Ward officiating. Internment was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Roscoe.
BARBARA T. SCHAEFER
Barbara T. Schaefer, 91, of Litchfield, died at the Meeker County Memorial Hospital on
June 14, 1982. She had been ill for a month. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Theo. (Anna)
Rodgers of Grove, OK, Alex Schaefer of Sartell, Mrs. Reuben (Marie) Schmidt of Litchfield, Mrs.
Earnest (Crescentia) Bastin of Waverly, Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Steichen of Litchfield, Mrs. Leo
(Dorraine) Donabauer of Kimball, Mrs. Earl (Madeline) Bastin of St. Cloud; 55 grandchildren; 96
great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Joseph Weiss of
Orient, SD and Jake Weiss of Milaca and three sisters, Mary Bransch of Reseda, CA, Anna Schaefer of
St. Paul and Theresia Babcock of Milwaukee, WI.
Barbara was born to Joseph and Theresia Weiss in Stearns County on May 18, 1891. On
July 2, 1912, she married John K. Schaefer in Roscoe. She had lived in Roscoe, St. Cloud, Grove, OK,
Richmond and in Litchfield.
Preceding her in death were her husband; a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, a
great-great grandson; her parents, five brothers; 13 nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services for Barbara Schaefer were held at St. Philip's Catholic Church on June
16 with Msgr. John C. Ward officiating. St. Philip's Choir provided the hymns with Mrs. Leo Plut as
organist. Pallbearers were Neal Steichen, Bart Pirz, Dean Bastin, Earnest Bastin Jr., Ralph Schmidt
and James Donabauer. Internment was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Roscoe.
Relatives and friends attending the funeral were from Grove, OK; Agusta, GA; Sartell,
Litchfield, Waverly, Kimball, St. Cloud, Darwin, Roscoe, Eden Valley, Paynesville, Willmar, Clara
City, Sauk Rapids, Blaine, Delano, Minnetonka, Dassel, Montrose, Hopkins, Richmond, Buffalo,
Annandale, Richfield, Silver Lake, Manannah and Grove City.
Children: 1905 - 1913, John Weiss, who was raised as a sibling to Barbara, was born to Barbara
Census: 1930, Stearns, Munson Twp, 73-42, p7A
Burial: 16 Jun 1982, St. Agnes Cemetery, Roscoe, MN
Notes for John Konrad Schaefer:
Obituary (Volume XVII, Number 29, Thursday, April 28, 1938, Richmond, MN)
John K. Schaefer Died Wednesday Morning; Funeral Saturday 9:30
John K. Schaefer died at 2:30 Wednesday morning at his home in Richmond at the age of
70 years. He suffered with heart trouble for the last eleven months.
He was born in the Town of Munson near Roscoe on the farm now occupied by Math Wies on
February 8, 1868. He was married to Barbara Weiss July 2, 1912. The newly weds went to housekeeping
on the farm now occupied by John Niewind two miles east of Roscoe.
Nine children were born to the union of whom eight survive. They are: Mrs. Anna Pierz
and Alex of Roscoe, Marie of Paynesville, Theresia, Crescentia, Clara, Dorraine and Madeline at
home.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 9:30. The requiem mass will be
read in SS. Peter and Paul church here and interment will be made in St. Agnes cemetery at Roscoe.
Baptism: 8 Mar 1868, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Richmond, MN
Census 1920, Munson Twp, p293B
Census 1930, Stearns, Munson Twp, 73-42, p7A
Burial: 30 Apr 1938, St. Agnes Cemetery, Roscoe, MN
Children of Barbara Weiss and John Schaefer are:
Theresia Schaefer, born 24 Oct 1913
in Roscoe, MN and died 26 Jun 1973 in Minneapolis, MN.
Anna Mary Schaefer, born 23 Mar
1915, Roscoe, MN and died 9 Mar 2004, Sauk Rapids, MN.
Alex Joseph Schaefer, born 9 Jul
1916 in Roscoe, MN and died 5 May 1983 in Sartell, MN.
Marie Helena Schaefer, born 5 Jan
1918 in Roscoe, MN and died 21 May 2000 in Litchfield, MN.
Wilfred F Schaefer, born 6 Aug 1920 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN and
died 9 Jul 1921 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Crescentia Barbara Schaefer,
born 8 Jul 1922 in Roscoe, MN and died 27 May 2001 in Minneapolis, MN.
Clara Schaefer
Dorraine M Schaefer
Madeline Alvina Schaefer
Steven F Weiss (son of Joseph
George Weiss) was born 22 Sep 1893 in Roseville Twp, Kandiyohi Co, MN, and died May 1979 in
New Berlin, WI. He married Pearl Elisabeth Hutson 14 Jul 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of
Harry Hutson and Addie ?. She was born 24 Feb 1900 in Wisconsin, and died Dec 1972 in
New Berlin, WI.
Children of Steven Weiss and Pearl Hutson are:
Ronald Weiss
? Weiss
Cleo Weiss
Anne E Weiss (daughter of Joseph
George Weiss) was born 9 Nov 1895 in Roseville Twp, Kandiyohi Co, MN, and died 15 Jul 1982
in St. Paul, MN. She married Nicholas Schaefer 19 Nov 1914 in Richmond, Stearns Co, MN, son
of Johann Schaefer and Theresia Wink. He was born 31 Jan 1888 in Munson Twp, Stearns
Co, MN, and died 6 Dec 1986 in St. Paul, MN.
More About Nicholas Schaefer:
Baptism: 2 Feb 1888, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Richmond, MN
Census 1910, Munson Twp, p19B
Census 1920, Munson Twp, p293B
Burial: Resurection, St. Paul, MN
Children of Anne Weiss and Nicholas Schaefer are:
Lawrence Schaefer, born 10 Feb 1916,
Roscoe, MN and died 5 May 1990, St. Cloud, MN.
Bernice Schaefer, born 4 Apr 1917, Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died
2 Jan 1925, Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Rosella Schaefer
Eleanor M Schaefer, born 30 Oct
1922, Roscoe, MN and died 19 Jul 1998, Paynesville, MN.
Delores Schaefer
Martha Schaefer
Bernard J Weiss (son of
Joseph George Weiss) was born 26 Oct 1897 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 25
Oct 1974 in St. Paul, MN. He married Gertrude Weber in 1919 in Stearns Co, MN, daughter of
John Weber and Mary Botz. She was born 20 Aug 1899 in Lake George Twp, Stearns Co, MN and
died Jan 1989 in Chisago Co, MN.
More About Bernard J Weiss:
Census 1920, Lake George Twp, Stearns Co, p131
Census 1930, p20B, St Paul WD 8, Ramsey Co, MN
Residence: 1938, St. Paul, MN
Notes for Gertrude Weber:
John Weber - 89 - Sauk Centre - Mar 12, 1999
Services will be noon today at St. Paul's Catholic Church for John H. Weber, 89, who
died Friday at his home. Private interment will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud. John Weber was
born in Lake George Township, Stearns County, to John and Mary (Botz) Weber. He married Bertha Bauer
on Oct. 21, 1941, in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The couple lived in Hawthorne,
Nev., where he worked in a defense plant from 1942 to 1946. They moved to Sauk Centre in 1946, and
he was employed by Kranz Oil Co. as a bulk fuel oil delivery driver until retiring in 1978. They
moved to Paradise Valley, Ariz., in 1978. Since April of 1997 he had lived at Lakeshore Estates in
Sauk Centre. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and Bishop Busch Council 4863 Knights of
Columbus. Survivors include sisters, Frieda Roelike and Veronica Bayer of Elrosa, and Christine Dahl
of Alpena, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his
wife, on Feb. 11, 1991; daughter, Judith Garrity, on Aug. 26, 1984; brothers and sisters, Frank,
Louis, Martin, Gertrude Weiss, Ann Weiss, Rose Kramer and Susan Klibofski; and infant sister,
Catherine.
Children of Bernard Weiss and Gertrude Weber are:
John Bernard Weiss, born 6 May 1920 in
Minnesota; died 12 Nov 1994 in Wyoming, Chisago Co, MN.
Arthur Weiss
Dorraine Weiss
Lorraine Mary Weiss, born 6 May 1922 in Ramsey Co, MN; died 26 May
1922 in Ramsey Co, MN.
Lucille Gertrude Weiss
Darlene Weiss
Eveline Weiss
Donald Weiss
Erwin Weiss
Elisabeth Jane Weiss
Jacob Weiss (son of Joseph George
Weiss) was born 29 Apr 1901 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 17 Nov 1989 in Milaca,
MN. He married Anna Mary Weber in 1922 in Stearns Co, MN, daughter of John Weber and
Mary Botz. She was born 6 Apr 1903 in Lake George Twp, Stearns County, MN, and died 24 Jun
1992 in Princeton, MN.
More About Jacob Weiss:
Census 1920, Ramsey Co, MN, ward 8 St. Paul, p143 (with sister Mary Bransch)
Census 1930, p3B, ED62-110, St Paul WD 8, Ramsey Co, MN
Residence: 1938, St. Paul, MN
Notes for Anna Mary Weber:
John Weber - 89 - Sauk Centre - Mar 12, 1999
Services will be noon today at St. Paul's Catholic Church for John H. Weber, 89, who
died Friday at his home. Private interment will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud. John Weber was
born in Lake George Township, Stearns County, to John and Mary (Botz) Weber. He married Bertha Bauer
on Oct. 21, 1941, in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The couple lived in Hawthorne,
Nev., where he worked in a defense plant from 1942 to 1946. They moved to Sauk Centre in 1946, and
he was employed by Kranz Oil Co. as a bulk fuel oil delivery driver until retiring in 1978. They
moved to Paradise Valley, Ariz., in 1978. Since April of 1997 he had lived at Lakeshore Estates in
Sauk Centre. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and Bishop Busch Council 4863 Knights of
Columbus. Survivors include sisters, Frieda Roelike and Veronica Bayer of Elrosa, and Christine Dahl
of Alpena, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his
wife, on Feb. 11, 1991; daughter, Judith Garrity, on Aug. 26, 1984; brothers and sisters, Frank,
Louis, Martin, Gertrude Weiss, Ann Weiss, Rose Kramer and Susan Klibofski; and infant sister,
Catherine.
Children of Jacob Weiss and Anna Weber are:
Eugene John Weiss
Richard Jacob Weiss
LeRoy Frank Weiss
Theresa Weiss (daughter of
Joseph George Weiss) was born 24 Feb 1906 in Munson Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 24 Jan
2003 in Milwaukee, WI. She married Delbert Babcock 1926-7, likely Milwaukee, WI. He was born
in Wisconsin.
Notes for Theresa Weiss:
Obituary: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal, January 26, 2003
Babcock, Theresa (nee Weiss) Entered into Eternal Life on Friday, January 24, 2003 at
the age of 96 years. Beloved mother of Beverly (the late Robert) Kossow. Dear grandmother of 9
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Further survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29 from 10:00 AM until the celebration of
the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Thomas DeVries officiating at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC
CHURCH, (corner of Mequon Rd. and Range Line Rd.) Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery,
Mequon. Memorials in Theresa's name may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 2675 N. Mayfair
Rd., Suite 480, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mequon Care Center and to
Vitas Hospice for their love and concern shown to Theresa.
Census 1930: p3B, St Paul WD 8, Ramsey Co, MN
Residence: 1938 - 1982, Milwaukee, WI
Burial: 29 Jan 2003, Resurrection Cemetery, Mequon, WI
Child of Theresa Weiss and Delbert Babcock is:
Beverly Mavis Babcock married
Robert W Kossow. He was born 2 Jun 1925 and died 6 Jul 1993 in Thiensville, WI.
Ferencz Weiss (son of Georgius Weiss)
was born 12 Nov 1896 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary. He married Maria Ziniel 3 Feb 1920 in
Féltorony, Austria-Hungary, daughter of Mihály Ziniel and Anna Grössz. She was born 6
Nov 1893 in Féltorony, Austria-Hungary.
Child of Ferencz Weiss and Maria Ziniel is:
Maria Weiss
Lorenz Weisz (son of
Franciscus Xaver Weisz) was born 8 Aug 1907 in Miklósfalu, Austria-Hungary, and died 2 Sep
1989 in Kittsee, Austria. He married Helene Kaplan 4 Feb 1937 in Nickelsdorf, Austria.
Children of Lorenz Weisz and Helene Kaplan are:
Leopoldine Weiss
Rudolf Weiss
Generation No. 7
Bernice R Bransch (daughter of
Maria (Mary M) Weiss) was born 19 Jun 1906 in Ramsey Co, MN, and died 12 Jan 1981 in Los
Angeles, CA. She married (1) Larry S Smith before 1923. He was born 1901 - 1902, and died
1923 - 1950. She married (2) ? Root before 1950. He died 1950 - 1968. She married (3)
Joseph M Sienkiewicz 1950 - 1968, son of ? Sienkiewicz and ? Hemelsska. He was
born 2 Oct 1909, and died 21 Apr 1981 in Los Angeles, CA.
More About Bernice R Bransch:
1930 Census, Los Angeles, CA, ED19-659, p11A
Smith, Bernice R (b: 1907)
Smith, Lawrence S (b: 1902)
Smith, Dorothy M (b: 1923)
1930 Census, Los Angeles, CA, ED19-657, p11A
Root, Edith A, Estimated Birth Year: 1869, Age: 61
Root, Joseph W, Estimated Birth Year: 1908, Age: 22
Child of Bernice Bransch and Larry Smith is:
Dorothy M Smith, born 5 Feb 1923 in San
Francisco Co, CA, and died 6 Jun 1991 in Los Angeles Co, CA.
Child of Bernice Bransch and ? Root is:
Cheryl Lynn Root married Bob ?.
Rosa Weiss (daughter of
Franciscus (Frank F) Weiss) was born 24 Jan 1917 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 14 Aug 1981 in
Chisago Co, MN. She married Richard Klotz.
Notes for Rosa Weiss:
SS Death Index record:
Rose Klotz 24 Jan 1917 Aug 1981
55013 (Lindstrom, Chisago, MN) 55103 (St Paul, Ramsey, MN)
470-12-6790 Minnesota
Children of Rosa Weiss and ? Klotz are:
Richard Klotz
Judy Klotz
Albert Joseph Weiss (son of
Franciscus (Frank F) Weiss) was born 21 Aug 1918 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 12 Nov 1995 in
Palm Coast, FL. He married (1) Mary Ann Brunner Bef. 1944, daughter of ? Brunner and
? Krieger. She was born 30 Aug 1918 in Minnesota, and died 2 Jan 1966 in Ramsey Co, MN. He
married (2) Carol Joy Schroeder 21 Aug 1968 in Chisago Co, MN. He married (3) Genevieve
Sophie Partyka 20 Feb 1971 in Chisago Co, MN. She was born in Poland.
Notes for Albert Weiss:
Obituary: Chisago County Press Thur Nov 16, 1995, Lindstrom, MN p 4B
WEISS Albert J., age 77, of Milltown, WI, formerly of Chisago City, MN. Passed away
suddenly in Palm Coast, FL. Preceded in death by his mother Margaret (Davis), father Frank, sister
Rose (Klotz), and son James. Survived by his wife Jean, daughters Mary (Brandenburg) and Deanne,
seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends and associates. We
will dearly miss this WW-II Army veteran of the South Pacific, account representative for M&L Motor
Supply, and founder of the Minnesota NABPCO auto parts stores, and especially miss the twinkle in
his eye, his quick warm smile, and the gentle manner of this modest man. Wake service at Grandstrand
Funeral Home in Lindstrom, MN, 6-9 pm Friday 11/17/95, with a prayer vigil at 7:30 pm. An 11 am
funeral Mass Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Lindstrom, MN.
Children of Albert Weiss and Mary Brunner are:
James Albert Weiss, born 11 Mar 1944
in Minnesota; died 11 Jun 1993 in Washington Co, MN.
Mary Dee Weiss, adopted, married Joel
James Brandenburg.
Child of Albert Weiss and Genevieve Partyka is:
Deanne Weiss married Larry Raikes.
Theresia Schaefer (daughter of
Barbara T Weiss) was born 24 Oct 1913 in Roscoe, MN, and died 26 Jun 1973 in Minneapolis,
MN. She married Alvis Anton Ludwig 14 Jun 1938 in Roscoe, Stearns Co, MN, son of John
Ludwig and Catherine Huschle. He was born 8 Jan 1904 in Richmond, MN, and died 8 Sep 1990
in Paynesville, MN.
Notes for Alvis Anton Ludwig:
Obituary:
Alvis was born January 8, 1904, in Richmond to John and Catherine (Huschle)
Ludwig. He attended elementary school in rural Richmond. He worked for farmers until he and Theresia
Schaefer were married at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe on June 14, 1938. They farmed in Eden
Lake Township until they retired in 1972. He resided at the Good Samaritan Home from March 1980
until January 1990. He then lived at Koronis Manor. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was a member
of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roscoe.
His survivors include six sons, Paul and Wife Sandra, St. Cloud, Leo and wife Mary,
Grove City, Jerome and wife Theresa, Eden Valley, Robert, Eden Valley, Edward, Richmond, and Donald
and wife Rose Ann, St. Cloud; seven daughters, Mary Ann Ludwig, St. Cloud, Loretta, (Mrs. Melvin)
Roering, Sauk Centre, Joan Shaw, St. Cloud, Bernice (Mrs. Thomas) Larson, Eden Valley, Dolores (Mrs.
Dennis) Larson, Eden Valley, Dorothy and Rosemary Ludwig, Eden Valley; 28 grandchildren, Mary Ludwig
Geertsema, Michael, James, Peter, Roxann, Marie, Alice, Ronald, Brian, Karen, Julie, Jeremy,
Kristie, Lisa, and Shannon Ludwig, Diane, Frank and Kathy Roering, and Jennifer, Wayne, Timothy,
Erick, Peggy, Steve, Denise, Bruce, Holly, and Todd Larson; and one great-grandson, Patrick
Geertsema.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Theresia, who died June 26, 1973; one
infant son, Raymond; four brothers, Joseph, Mathies, Andrew and Walter; and one sister, Angelica
Barton.
Children of Theresia Schaefer and Alvis Ludwig are:
MaryAnn Theresia Ludwig
Paul John Ludwig
Loretta Catherine Ludwig
Leo Walter Ludwig
Jerome Alvis Ludwig
Joan Irene Ludwig married Richard Shaw. He was born 9 Oct 1932
and died Dec 1985.
Robert Joseph Ludwig
Raymond Andrew Ludwig, born 26 Jun 1948 and died 29 Mar 1949 in
Stearns Co, MN.
Bernice Clara Ludwig
Edward Ludwig
Dorothy Mary Ludwig
Dolores Alice Ludwig
Rosemary Helen Ludwig
Donald Francis Ludwig
Anna Mary Schaefer (daughter
of Barbara T Weiss) was born 23 Mar 1915 in Roscoe, MN, and died 9 Mar 2004 in Sauk Rapids,
MN. She married (1) John Bartel Pirz 21 Aug 1934 in Roscoe, MN, son of Bartholomew Pirz
and Johanna Holifer. He was born 5 Mar 1878 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 31 Oct 1953 in
Stearns Co, MN. She married (2) Ted T Rodgers 28 Jul 1962 in Minnesota. He was born 24 Feb
1909, and died 15 Apr 1980.
Notes for Anna Mary Schaefer:
Anna Rodgers, 88, Foley, March 9, 2004
Anna Rodgers, age 88, of Foley, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at the Good Shepherd
Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at
St. John's Catholic Church, Foley. Rev. Greg Paffel will officiate. Burial will be in the St.
Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Duelm. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Foley Funeral
Home in Foley and from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Anna Rodgers was born March 23, 1915, in Roscoe to John and Barbara (Weis) Schaefer.
She married John Pirz and he preceded her in death She then married Ted Rodgers and he preceded her
in death. She had lived in Roscoe, St. Cloud and Oklahoma. She had lived in Foley since 1980. Anna
was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Bart Pirz, Delano; son-in-law, Jim Winkelman, Foley;
grandchildren, Teri (Steve) Roske, Foley, Tim Winkelman, Sartell, Todd (Lisa) Winkelman, Travis Air
Force Base, Calif., and Travis (Kelly) Winkelman, Charlotte, N.C.; six great grandchildren; and
sisters, Clara (Sonny) Steichen, Litchfield, Madeline (Jim) Bastin, St. Cloud, and Dorraine (Leo)
Donabauer, Kimball.
She was preceded in death by her husbands; son, Celestine; daughter, Jo; and brothers
and sisters, Theresa Ludwig, Alex, Wilfred, Marie Schmidt and Cressie Bastin. Pallbearers will be
Steve Roske, Tim Winkelman, Todd Winkelman, Neal Steichen, Dean Bastin, and Jim Winkelman.
More About Anna Mary Schaefer:
Burial: 12 Mar 2004, St. Lawrence Cemetery, Duelm, MN
More About John Bartel Pirz:
Burial: St. Agnes, Roscoe, MN
Census 1910, Eden Lake Twp, p95B
Census 1920, Eden Lake Twp, p90A
Children of Anna Schaefer and John Pirz are:
Celestine Pirz, born 15 Jan 1935 in Roscoe, MN and died 26 Sep 1946 in
Roscoe, MN.
Barthel Pirz
Johanna Theresa Pirz, born 11 May
1946 in Roscoe, MN and died 27 Jan 1998 in St. Cloud, MN.
Alex Joseph Schaefer (son of
Barbara T Weiss) was born 9 Jul 1916 in Roscoe, MN, and died 5 May 1983 in Sartell, MN. He
married Jennie Lucille Staneart 25 Oct 1939 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Delos Staneart
and Alice Beverage.
Notes for Alex Joseph Schaefer:
Obituary:
Alex J. Schaefer, age 66, of 500 1st St. N.E. Sartell, was born July 9, 1916, in Munson
Township, rural Stearns County to the late John and Barbara (Weiss) Schaefer. He married Jennie
Lucille Staneart Oct. 25, 1939, in St. Cloud. He lived most of his life in Sartell. He worked for
St. Regis Paper Co. for 18 years & also was employed as a construction worker. He was an Army
veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 254, Sauk Rapids , and VFW Post 6992,
Sauk Rapids.
He is survived by his wife, Jennie Lucille,; children, Alex, Jr., St. Joseph; John,
Jerry and Mrs. Mike (LouAnn) Simon, Sartell; Farron and Delbert, St. Cloud; sisters, Mrs. Anna
Rodgers, Grove, Okla; Mrs. Marie Schmidt and Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Steichen, Litchfield; Mrs.
Crescentia Bastin, Waverly; Mrs. Leo (Dorraine) Donabauer, Kimball; and Mrs. Earl (Madeline) Bastin,
St. Cloud and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary; a brother,
Wilfred, and a sister, Theresia.
Children of Alex Schaefer and Jennie Staneart are:
Alex Joseph Schaefer, Jr.
John Delas Schaefer
Jerome Lawrence Schaefer, was
born 25 Oct 1945 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 24 Feb 2002 in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Schaefer, born 13 Aug 1955 and died 13 Aug 1955.
Farron Charles Schaefer
Delbert Edgar Schaefer
LouAnn Faith Schaefer
Marie Helena Schaefer (daughter
of Barbara T Weiss) was born 5 Jan 1918 in Roscoe, MN, and died 21 May 2000 in Litchfield,
MN. She married Reuben Walter Schmidt 15 Nov 1937 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Charles Schmidt
and Anna Kruger. He was born 16 Sep 1910 in Paynesville, MN, and died 18 May 1981 in
Litchfield, MN.
Notes for Marie Helena Schaefer:
Obituary, The Paynesville Press
Marie (Weiss [should be Schaefer]) Schmidt
Marie H. Schmidt, 82, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2000, at the Emmanuel
Nursing Home in Litchfield.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 24, at
the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, with Father Peter Nosbush officiating. Interment will be at
Calvary Cemetery in Litchfield.
Marie Helena Schmidt was born on Jan. 5, 1918, in Roscoe, Minn., to John and Barbara
(Weiss) Schaefer. She grew up in Roscoe and attended grade school there through the eighth grade.
On Nov. 15, 1937, Marie married Reuben W. Schmidt of Paynesville in St. Cloud. Besides
being a homemaker and mother, she worked at Fingerhut from 1965 to 1980 and at the Litchfield
Garment Factory from 1980 to 1995, when she retired.
Marie is survived by two daughters, Alice (Joe) Thissen of Clara City and Kathy (Corey)
Holtz of Minnetonka; two sons, Ralph (Doris) Schmidt of Longville and Robert (Toni) Schmidt of
Willmar; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Anna Rodgers of Foley, Clara
(Bernie) Steichen of Litchfield, Crescentia Bastin of Buffalo, Dorraine (Leo) Donabauer of Kimball,
and Madeline (Jim) Bastin of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; two brothers, Alex and Wilfred
Schaefer; sister, Theresa Ludwig; and great-grandson, Cole McCann.
Children of Marie Schaefer and Reuben Schmidt are:
Ralph Reuben Schmidt
Robert Arnold Schmidt
Alice Clara Schmidt
Kathy Marie Schmidt
Crescentia Barbara Schaefer (daughter
of Barbara T Weiss) was born 8 Jul 1922 in Roscoe, MN, and died 27 May 2001 in Minneapolis,
MN. She married Ernest Charles Bastin 27 Mar 1939, son of William Bastin and Mary
Wilson. He was born 18 Oct 1916 in Sherburne Co, MN, and died 16 Feb 1988 in Delano, MN.
Notes for Crescentia Schaefer:
Obituary: Wright County Journal-Press, the Drummer Online, May 31, 2001
Crescentia Barbara "Cressy" Bastin, 78, of Buffalo died Sunday, May 27, 2001 at Abbott -
Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Crescentia Bastin was born July 8, 1922 in Roscoe, Minn. the daughter of John and
Barbara Weiss Schaefer. On March 27, 1940 Crescentia Schaefer and Ernest Charles Bastin were joined
in holy marriage at St. Cloud. God blessed their marriage with eight children. Mrs. Bastin was
formerly employed for more than twenty years at Tonka Toys in Mound. Crescentia "Cressy" was a
lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #4695 in Hurst, Texas.
Cressy was the loving mother of Doris (John) Borg of McGregor, Ernest (Betty) Bastin
and Richard (Judy) Bastin all of Fort Worth, Texas, Dennis (Joyce) Bastin of Courtland, Diane (Mike)
Townsend of Maple Lake, Barb (Tobin) Payne and Vicki (Jeff) Goodale all of Buffalo and Lori (Roger)
Leifson of Maple Lake; 27 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren;
sisters Anna Rodgers of Foley, Clara (Bernard) Steichen of Litchfield, Dorraine (Leo) Donnabauer of
Kimball and Madeline "Tweets" (James) Bastin of St. Cloud; many other relatives and friends. Cressy
was preceded in death by her husband Ernest C. Bastin in 1987, two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services for Cressy Bastin will be held Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at the
Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Pastor John P. Folkerds will officiate. Interment Camp Lake Cemetery
near Clear Lake, Minnesota on Friday, June 1. Friends may call at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo on
Wednesday, May 30 from 4-8 p.m. Sherril Borg will be the vocalist for the funeral service. "On
Eagles' Wings" will be sung as the Congregational hymn. Honorary casket bearers will be Lyle Bastin,
Chad Davidson, Jeremy Davidson, Nathan Payne, Nicholas Decker, Mitchell Payne, Randy Leifson, Cody
Leifson and Dominic Goodale. Casket bearers will be Michael Borg, Tracy Bastin, Brett Bastin, Todd
Bastin, Ryan Payne and Jacob Decker. The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family.
Children of Crescentia Schaefer and Ernest Bastin are:
Doris Mae Bastin
Ernest William Bastin, Jr.
Richard James Bastin, born 3 Jul
1942, St. Cloud, MN and died 17 Dec 2001, Fort Worth, TX.
Mary Bastin, born about 1944 and died about 1944.
Dennis Earl Bastin, born 26 May
1947, St. Cloud, MN and died 19 Mar 2006, McGregor, MN.
Diane Linda Bastin
Barbara Jean Bastin
Vicky Kay Bastin
Lori Ann Bastin
Clara Schaefer (daughter of
Barbara T Weiss) married Bernard Joseph Steichen 2 July 1949 in St. Cloud, MN, son of
John Steichen and Johanna Frances Zwilling. He was born 3 Apr 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN
and died 12 Mar 2005 in Litchfield, MN.
Notes for Bernard Joseph Steichen:
Obituary:
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Steichen, the son of John and Francis (Zwilling) Steichen, was
born on April 3, 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN. He attended the Pearl Lake school district. Bernard was
united in marriage to Clara Schaefer at the Holy Angels Catholic Chuch in St. Cloud on July 2, 1949.
He lived in St. Augusta and later moved to the Ed. Marklowitz Sr. farm where he helped as a farm
hand for two years. In 1951 he moved into Litchfield. Bernard worked for Litchfield Shipping
Association for 26 years where he was the manager for many years. He later was a Cenux bulk fuel
driver before retiring at age 62. Bernard was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church and a
lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed small engine maintenamce and repair, fishing,
playing cards and going out for coffee with the guys.
Bernard is survived by his wife Clara of Litchfield; children Linda (Dennis) Witucki of
Silver Lake, Tom (Lois) Steichen of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jane Steichen of Litchfield, Judy
(Robert) Fuller of Seabrook, Texas, Ruth (Roy) Johnson of Athol, Idaho, Berna (Tom) Gormley of
Potomac, Maryland, Frank (Debra) Steichen of North Mankato, Neal Steichen of Litchfield and Mike
(Lisa) Steichen of Litchfield; grandchildren Darrin (Jacqueline) Witucki, Eric (Kathy) Witucki,
David Johnson, Kyle Steichen, Jesse Steichen, Daniel (Jolene) Johnson, Thea Steichen, Cara Steichen,
Jacob Steichen, Patrick Gormley, Caitlan Gormley, Mathew Steichen and Adam Steichen;
great-grandchildren Brandon Witucki, Jase Witucki, Carly Witucki and Miles Johnson; brothers Roman
Steichen and Joseph (Donna) Steichen; sisters Zita Manuel, Theresa (Warren) Theisen and Rose
Weineke. He is also survived by several neices and nephews.
Bernard is preceded in death by his parents John and Francis; infant daughter Mary
Lisa; brother Robert and his wife Agnes; sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt; brother-in-laws Andy
Manuel and John Weineke; and sister-in-law Delores.
Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Following the services at the grave, family and
friends are invited to the old St. Philip's Church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Those not
going to the cemetery may go directly to the church, be served their meal and await the return of
the family.
For those wishing to make a memorial donation, the family suggests the St. Philip's
Catholic Church Building Fund, 306 North Holcombe, Litchfield, MN 55355.
Children of Clara Schaefer and Bernard Steichen are:
Linda Mary Steichen
Thomas John Steichen
Jane Marie Steichen
Judy Ann Steichen married Robert Louis Fuller.
Ruth Helen Steichen
Berna Kay Steichen
Franklin Michael Steichen
Neal Bernard Steichen
Michael Joseph Steichen
Mary Lisa Steichen, born 10 Nov 1965 in Litchfield, MN and died 13 Mar
1966 in Minneapolis, MN.
Notes for Mary Lisa Steichen:
Obituary: Thursday, March 17, 1966, Independent Review
MARY LISA STEICHEN
Mary Lisa Steichen, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Steichen of
Litchfield, died Sunday at University Hospital, where she had been a patient for a day. Funeral
services were held Tuesday at 8 a.m., at St. Philip's Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Myles McGowan
officiating. Internment was in Calvary Cemetery.
Surviving are her parents; four brothers, Thomas, Franklin, Neal and Michael; five
sisters, Linda, Jane, Judy, Ruth, and Berna Kay; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Steichen of St.
Nicholas and Mrs. Barbara Schaefer of St. Cloud.
Dorraine M Schaefer (daughter
of Barbara T Weiss) married Leopold Joseph Donabauer, son of Leopold
Donabauer and Margaret Reisinger. He was born 9 Feb 1921 in St. Joseph, MN, and died 17
May 2011 in Kimball, MN.
Children of Dorraine Schaefer and Leopold Donabauer are:
Karen Ann Donabauer
James Gordon Donabauer
Dale John Donabauer
Nancy Marie Donabauer
David Francis Donabauer
Sharon Ann Donabauer
Joy Helen Donabauer
Alan Wayne Donabauer
Donna Lee Donabauer, born 3 Jun 1955 and died 26 Apr 1999 in Isanti
Co, MN. She married Richard Paul Vizenor 14 Dec 1991 in Isanti Co, MN.
Roy Gary Donabauer married Carmen Kay White in Stearns Co, MN.
Lisa Ann Donabauer married David Nicholas Silbernagel in
Hennepin Co, MN.
Madeline Alvina Schaefer (daughter
of Barbara T Weiss) married Earl James Bastin, son of Earl Bastin and Ethel
Opal Robinson.
Children of Madeline Schaefer and Earl Bastin are:
Dean Alan Bastin
Gayle Ann Bastin
Lawrence Schaefer (son of Anne E
Weiss) was born 10 Feb 1916 in Roscoe, MN, and died 5 May 1990 in St. Cloud, MN. He married
Louise Loso.
Children of Lawrence Schaefer and Louise Loso are:
Sandra Schaefer
Lee Schaefer
Terry Schaefer
Randy Schaefer
Rosella Schaefer (daughter of Anne E
Weiss) married (1) Glenn Alexander. She married (2) ? ?.
Children of Rosella Schaefer and Glen Alexander are:
Sharon Alexander
Janis Alexander
Child of Rosella Schaefer and ? ? is:
Jeffrey Alexander
Eleanor M Schaefer (daughter of Anne
E Weiss) was born 30 Oct 1922 in Roscoe, MN, and died 19 Jul 1998 in Paynesville, MN. She
married Allen Leonard Schultz 11 Dec 1951 in Paynesville, MN, son of ? Schultz and
? Lang. He was born 26 Jan 1921 in Stearns Co, MN and died 2 Jun 1981 in Stearns Co, MN.
Notes for Eleanor M Schaefer:
Eleanor Schultz
Eleanor M. Schultz, 75, of Paynesville, died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at the Koronis
Manor in Paynesville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at Grace United
Methodist Church in Paynesville. The Rev. Ric Koehn officiated. Burial was in the Paynesville
Cemetery.
Eleanor was born on Oct. 30, 1922, in Roscoe, Minn., to Nicholas and Anna (Weis)
Schaefer. She married Allen Schultz on Dec. 11, 1951, at First Evangelical Church in Paynesville.
She lived in Paynesville all of her married life. She was employed by Peifer Egg Packing Plant in
Paynesville and later by Animal Fair in Eden Valley. She retired in 1987. She was member of Grace
United Methodist Church in Paynesville.
Eleanor is survived by her children, Nick of Grove City, Debra Stanger of Paynesville,
Linda Teicher of Eden Valley, and Steven of Paynesville; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; sisters, Delores Burklund of Phoenix, Ariz., Sally Alexander of St. Paul, and
Marty Donatell of White Bear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on June 2, 1981; and one brother,
Lawrence Schaefer.
Children of Eleanor Schaefer and Allen Schultz are:
Nick Schultz
Debra Schultz, married Dan Stanger.
Linda Schultz, born 5 Feb 1956 in St.
Cloud, MN and died 10 May 2001 in Eden Valley, MN.
Steven Schultz, married Ruth ?.
Delores Schaefer (daughter of Anne
E Weiss) married L. Lee Burklund.
Children of Delores Schaefer and L. Burklund are:
Carol Ann Burklund
Barbe Jean Burklund
Allan Victor Burklund
David Niles Burklund
Martha Schaefer (daughter of Anne E
Weiss) married Clarence Anthony Donatell.
Children of Martha Schaefer and Clarence Donatell are:
Annette Marie Donatell
Denise Ann Donatell
Gregg Anthony Donatell
Michelle Mary Donatell
John Bernard Weiss (son of Bernard J
Weiss) was born 6 May 1920 in Minnesota, and died 12 Nov 1994 in Wyoming, Chisago Co, MN. He
married Blanche ?. She was born 18 Sep 1919 in Minnesota, and died 12 Apr 1978 in Wyoming,
Chisago Co, MN.
Children of John Weiss and Blanche ? are:
Dean Weiss
Ronald Weiss
Kathy Weiss, died 4 May 1996.
Michael Weiss, died 16 Jul 1994.
Jerome (Sam) Weiss
Teresa Weiss
Gordon Weiss
Eugene Weiss (son of Jacob Weiss).
Children of Eugene Weiss are:
Brian Weiss
Bradley Weiss
Richard Jacob Weiss (son of Jacob Weiss)
married Dorothy E Norman. She was born 12 Jan 1924 in Minnesota, and died 15 Nov 1994 in Crow
Wing Co, MN.
Notes for Dorothy Norman:
Obituary: WEISS
Dorothy (Esler), 70, Nisswa. Survived by husband Richard; sons Robert Esler, Ham Lake;
Edwin Esler, Aitkin; daughters Gayle Syrdal, Blaine; Marilyn Davis, St. Petersburg, FL; Jody
Aguirre, So. St. Paul; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Lorraine Flansburg, Baxter;
Rosemary Theising, Hopkins; Gloria Esler, Brainard. Preceded in death by husband Merten Esler;
brothers Robert, Thomas, & Jerry Norman. Service, 11 am, Sat. St. Chistopher's Church, Nisswa.
Visitation 4-9 pm, Friday Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Brainard.
Child of Richard Weiss and Dorothy Norman is:
Jody Weiss
LeRoy Frank Weiss (son of Jacob Weiss)
married Mary ?.
Children of LeRoy Weiss and Mary ? are:
Calvin Weiss
James Weiss
Anthony Weiss
Terry Weiss
Pamela Weiss
Tamela Weiss
Beverly Mavis Babcock (daughter
of Theresia Weiss) married Robert W Kossow. He was born 2 Jun 1925 and died 6 Jul
1993 in Thiensville, WI.
More About Beverly Mavis Babcock:
Name 2: Beverly Ann Babcock
Census 1930, p3B, ED62-110, St Paul WD 8, Ramsey Co, MN (with mother Theresa, in the household of
Frank Weiss, Theresa's brother)
More About Robert W Kossow:
Obituary of brother:
Kossow, Harvey E., Sr. Age 79. Passed away on June 6, 2006. Survived by his loving wife of 57
years, Zola (nee Tanel). Devoted father of Karen (John) Weber and Harvey (Karla) Kossow Jr. Proud
grandpa of Jason "Sam" (Nikki) Weber, Leah Weber, Tom McCrory, Kari Kossow and Joey Kossow. Proud
great-grandpa of Lauren Weber. Further survived by a sister-in-law, Beverly Kossow; a
brother-in-law, George Schneider; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
brother, Robert Kossow. Funeral Service will be held on Fri., June 9, 10 AM at the FUNERAL HOME.
Entombment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thurs., June 8 from 4-7
PM at the FUNERAL HOME.
Children of Beverly Babcock and Robert Kossow are:
Robert Frederick Kossow
Donald Walter Kossow
James John Kossow
Mary Beth Kossow
Debra Ann Kossow
Thomas William Kossow
Patricia Jean Kossow
Michael Paul Kossow
Paul Brian Kossow
Leopoldine Weiss (daughter of
Lorenz Weisz) married Franz Foky.
Children of Leopoldine Weiss and Franz Foky are:
Alexander Foki
Edith Foki
Rudolf Weiss (son of Lorenz Weisz)
married Margareta Herzog.
Child of Rudolf Weiss and Margareta Herzog is:
Konrad Weiss
Generation No. 8
Dorothy M Smith (daughter of
Bernice Bransch) was born 5 Feb 1923 in San Francisco Co, CA, and died 6 Jun 1991 in Los
Angeles Co, CA. She married Paden Raymond Warren, son of ? Warren and ? Paden.
He was born 7 Sep 1918 in Canada, and died 8 Mar 1984 in Los Angeles Co, CA.
Children of Dorothy Smith and Paden Warren are:
Ward Paden Warren
Dennis Warren
Richard Klotz (son of Rose Weiss)
married Ruth Mertz.
Children of Richard Klotz and Ruth Mertz are:
Greg Klotz
Michael Francis Klotz, born 10 Jan 1977 in Minnesota; died 11 Jun 1995
in Hennepin Co, MN.
James Albert Weiss (son of
Albert Joseph Weiss) was born 11 Mar 1944 in Minnesota, and died 11 Jun 1993 in Washington
Co, MN. He married Roxanne Fern Coggshall.
Children of James Weiss and Roxanne Coggshall are:
Heidi Ann Weiss
Tammy Marie Weiss married ? Nelson.
Tina Jo Weiss married Jeff Frye.
Heather Jean Weiss married ? Daniels.
Melissa Lynn Weiss
Mary Dee Weiss (daughter Albert
Joseph Weiss) married Joel James Brandenburg, son of Herbert Brandenburg
and Marjorie Pallow.
Children of Mary Weiss and Joel Brandenburg are:
Victoria Marie Brandenburg
Tanya Michelle Brandenburg
married Mark Rodriguez.
Paul John Ludwig (son of
Theresia Schaefer) married Sandra Ann Lavonture.
Children of Paul Ludwig and Sandra Lavonture are:
Mary Clara Ludwig
Michael Paul Ludwig
Lisa Marie Ludwig, born 28 Mar 1973 and died 28 Mar 1973.
James Sylvestor Ludwig
Loretta Catherine Ludwig (daughter
of Theresia Schaefer) married Melvin Edmund Roering. He was born 19 May 1932 in
Greenwald, MN, and died 10 Jun 2001 in Sauk Center, MN.
Notes for Melvin Edmund Roering:
Obituary: Melrose Beacon: MELVIN ROERING
Melvin E. Roering, age 63 of Sauk Centre died Sunday, June 10 at St. Michael's Hospital
in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 13, 2001 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of
the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Bernard Kahlhamer officiating. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery, Sauk Centre. Melvin Roering was born on May 19, 1932 in Greenwald, Minnesota to
Albert and Elizabeth (Beckerman) Roering. He married Loretta C. Ludwig on June 10, 1967 at Roscoe,
Minnesota. They lived in Freeport where he was employed by the Freeport Co-op Creamery. They moved
to Grove City where he was employed by Kronis Mills and then Mills Farms. They moved to Melrose
where he worked for Melrose Turkey Farm. They moved to Sauk Centre where he hog farmed until his
retirement in 1999. Melvin enjoyed fishing and going to auctions. He was a member of Our Lady of the
Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Roering of Sauk Centre; children, Diane Roering and her fiancée,
Michael Holes of St. Paul, Kathy Rust and her husband, Robert of Villard and Frank Roering of Sauk
Centre; brothers and sisters, Viola Kleve of Freeport, Virgil Roering and his wife, Jenny of
Richmond, Leander Roering and his wife, Betty of St. Joseph, Andy Roering and his wife, Marge of
Glenwood and Mary Jane Bohnen and her husband, Jack of Blaine, and 2 grandchildren, Isaac and
Zachary Rust.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edmund, Ted, Abe, Wilfred, Bernard and Tony
Roering.
Casket bearers will be David, Dennis and Mike Roering, Jeremy and Ronald Ludwig and
Wayne Larson. Honorary bearers will be Hugo and Billy Massmann and Buddy Jones.
Children of Loretta Ludwig and Melvin Roering are:
Diane Loretta Roering
Kathy Ann Roering
Frank Paul Roering
Leo Walter Ludwig (son of
Theresia Schaefer) married Mary Margaret Brulla.
Children of Leo Ludwig and Mary Brulla are:
Peter Joseph Ludwig
Roxann Marie Ludwig
Marie Ann Ludwig
Andy Leo Ludwig
Jerome Alvis Ludwig (son of
Theresia Schaefer) married Theresa A Kalthoff.
Children of Jerome Ludwig and Theresa Kalthoff are:
Alice Christine Ludwig
Ronald Leander Ludwig
Brian Donald Ludwig
Karen Doreen Ludwig married Jesse Kotchevar.
Bernice Clara Ludwig (daughter
of Theresia Schaefer) married Thomas Alvin Larson.
Children of Bernice Ludwig and Thomas Larson are:
Jennifer Alice Larson married Kyle William Deming.
Wayne Thomas Larson
Timothy David Larson
Erick Franklin Larson
Dorothy Mary Ludwig (daughter
of Theresia Schaefer).
Child of Dorothy Mary Ludwig is:
Julie Marie Ludwig
Dolores Alice Ludwig (daughter
of Theresia Schaefer) married Dennis Alan Larson.
Children of Dolores Ludwig and Dennis Larson are:
Peggy Ann Larson
Steve Brian Larson
Denise Therean Larson
Bruce Scott Larson
Holly Marie Larson
Todd Paul Larson
Rosemary Helen Ludwig (daughter
of Theresia Schaefer).
Child of Rosemary Helen Ludwig is:
Jeremy Donald Ludwig
Donald Francis Ludwig (son
of Theresia Schaefer) married Roseann Anna Linz, daughter of Edmund Linz and
Louise Blonigan.
Children of Donald Ludwig and Roseann Linz are:
Kristie Diane Ludwig
Lisa Mary Ludwig
Shannon Rose Ludwig
Johanna Theresa Pirz (daughter
of Anna Mary Schaefer) was born 11 May 1946 in Roscoe, MN, and died 27 Jan 1998 in St.
Cloud, MN. She married James Kenneth Winkelman 13 Aug 1966 in Sartell, MN.
Notes for Johanna Theresa Pirz:
Obituary:
Jo Winkelman age 51, of rural Sauk Rapids, was born May 11, 1946 in Roscoe, Minnesota
to John and Anna (Schaefer) Pirz. She married Jim Winkelman August 13, 1966 at St. Francis Xavior
Catholic Church in Sartell. She had lived in rural Sauk Rapids all of her married life and had
worked at Mimbach Fleet in Sauk Rapids for the past year. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic
Church, Duelm where she was a member of the Christian Mothers and a Pro Life chairperson.
She is survived by her husband, Jim, Sauk Rapids; daughter and sons, Teri & Steve
Roske, Foley; Tim and Jackie, Sartell; Todd & Lisa, USAF, Travis Air Base, CA, Travis, at home;
brother, Bart Pirz, Delano; mother, Anna Rodgers, Foley; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her father and a brother, Celestine Pirz.
Children of Johanna Pirz and James Winkelman are:
Theresa Jo Winkelman
Timothy James Winkelman married Jackie ?.
Todd John Winkelman
Travis Joseph Winkelman
Alex Joseph Schaefer, Jr. (son
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) married (1) Olive Heimark. He married (2) Lynda Gille
in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Alex Schaefer and Olive Heimark are:
Cynthia Lynn Schaefer, born in
St. Cloud, MN.
Jeffery Allan Schaefer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Children of Alex Schaefer and Lynda Gille are:
Jodie Lynn Schaefer, born in St.
Cloud, MN.
Danny Gille, stepchild.
Michael Gille, stepchild.
John Delas Schaefer (son
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) married Karen McDougle.
Children of John Schaefer and Karen McDougle are:
Carey John Schaefer
Jason John Schaefer
Shawn Delas Schaefer
Jerome Lawrence Schaefer (son
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) was born 25 Oct 1945 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 24 Feb 2002 in St.
Cloud, MN. He married Arlene Schroeder.
Notes for Jerome Lawrence Schaefer:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online: Jerome L. Schaefer Sr. , 56, St. Cloud, Feb. 24, 2002
Private services will be held at Dingmann Family Funeral Chapel in Sauk Rapids for
Jerome L. Schaefer, 56, who died Sunday in St. Cloud. Rev. Al Stangl will officiate and burial will
be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Sartell.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
There will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
Jerome was born Oct. 25, 1945 in St. Cloud to Alex Sr. & Lucille (Staneart) Schaefer.
He lived in the St. Cloud area all his life. He was a polisher for X-Cel Optical in Sauk Rapids for
35 years, retiring Sept. 23, 2001.
Survivors include sons, daughter, and spouses, Jerome & Shannon Schaefer of LeCenter,
Toni & Gary Schmidt of Paynesville, Brad Schaefer & Christine Grams of St. Cloud; mother, Lucille
Schaefer of St. Joseph; brothers, sister, and spouses, Alex Jr. & Lynda Schaefer of South Haven,
John & Karen Schaefer of Sartell, Farron & Cindy Schaefer of St. Cloud, Delbert & Denise Schaefer of
Dawson, LouAnn & Mike Simon of St. Joseph; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father; and infant sister, Mary.
Children of Jerome Schaefer and Arlene Schroeder are:
Jerome Lawrence Schaefer, Jr. married Shannon ?.
Toni Schaefer married Gary Schmidt.
Brad Schaefer married Christine Grams.
Farron Charles Schaefer (son
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) married Francine Branman.
Children of Farron Schaefer and Francine Branman are:
Nicole Branman, stepchild.
Joshua Charles Schaefer
Delbert Edgar Schaefer (son
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) married Denise Gniffke.
Child of Delbert Schaefer and Denise Gniffke is:
Jacquiline Denise Schaefer
Christopher Delos Schaefer
LouAnn Faith Schaefer (daughter
of Alex Joseph Schaefer) married Michael Simon.
Children of LouAnn Schaefer and Michael Simon are:
Sara Ann Simon
? Simon
Ralph Reuben Schmidt (son
of Marie Helena Schaefer) married Doris Elizabeth Albrecht.
Children of Ralph Schmidt and Doris Albrecht are:
Debra Marie Schmidt
Timothy Ralph Schmidt
Robert Arnold Schmidt (son
of Marie Helena Schaefer) married Toni Delyla Janesch.
Children of Robert Schmidt and Toni Janesch are:
Thomas Robert Schmidt
David Allen Schmidt, born 4 Oct
1965 in Litchfield, MN; died 14 Oct 2006 in Ruther Glen, VA.
Julie Marie Schmidt
Alice Clara Schmidt (daughter
of Marie Helena Schaefer) married (1) Stephen Charles Mattson. She married (2) Joe
James Thissen.
Children of Alice Schmidt and Stephen Mattson are:
Paul Stephen Mattson
Jill Marie Mattson
Children of Alice Schmidt and Joe Thissen are:
Heidi Lynn Thissen
Nicholas Joseph Thissen
Kathy Marie Schmidt (daughter
of Marie Helena Schaefer) married Corey Douglas Holtz.
Children of Kathy Schmidt and Corey Holtz are:
Chad Michael Holtz
Kelly Nicole Holtz
Doris Mae Bastin (daughter
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married John H Borg.
Children of Doris Bastin and John Borg are:
Jackie June Borg
Nancy Ellen Borg
Michael John Borg
Ernest William Bastin, Jr. (son
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married Betty Mielke.
Children of Ernest Bastin and Betty Mielke are:
Lyle Shane Bastin
Brett Lacey Bastin
Angela Hope Bastin
Richard James Bastin (son
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) was born 3 Jul 1942 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 17 Dec 2001
in Fort Worth, TX. He married Judith L Norton 1 Jun 1965.
Notes for Richard James Bastin:
Obituary, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12/18/2001
Richard James Bastin, 1942 - 2001
Richard James Bastin, 59, a retired Army sergeant first class, passed away Monday, Dec.
17, 2001, at an area hospital. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Thursday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705
Airport Freeway in Hurst. Burial: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Richard James Bastin was born July 3, 1942 in St. Cloud, Minn. Richard attended Howard
Lake High School in Howard Lake, Minn. He entered the U.S. Army in 1961 and served through 1982 with
3 tours of duty in Vietnam. Richard was a member of the American Legion Post No. 516 and a lifetime
member of the VFW Post No.4695.
Survivors: Wife, Judith L. Norton Bastin of Fort Worth; sons, Tracy Allen Bastin and
Todd Allen Bastin both of Fort Worth; brothers, Ernie Bastin of Fort Worth and Dennis Bastin of
Courtland, Minn.; sisters, Doris Borg of McGregor, Minn., Diane Townsend of Maple Lake, Minn.,
Barbara Payne and Vickie Goodale both of Buffalo, Minn. and Lori Leifson of Annandale, Minn.; aunts
and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Children of Richard Bastin and Judith Norton are:
Tracy Allen Bastin
Todd Allen Bastin
Dennis Earl Bastin (son
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) was born 26 May 1947 in St. Cloud, MN and died 19 Mar 2006
in McGregor, MN. He married (1) Kay LaPlant 21 Oct 1967. He married (2) Joyce Surges
23 Jan 1988 in New Ulm, MN.
Notes for Dennis Earl Bastin:
Obituary: Aitkin Independent Age, 3/29/06:
Dennis E. Bastin, 58, McGregor
Dennis E. Bastin, 58, McGregor, died March 19, 2006, at his residence. He was born May
26, 1947, in St. Cloud to Ernest and Cresentia (Shafer) Bastin. On Jan. 23, 1988, he married Joyce
Surges in New Ulm. Funeral services were held March 22 at the McGregor Funeral Home with Fr. John
Fleischhacker officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Bastin, Plymouth;
Christina and Justin Keintz, Delano; and Chastity and Jamie Wood, Mankato; stepchildren and their
spouses, Deborah and Russ Koehler, Dassel; and Keith and Patti McCain, Kingston; adopted daughters,
Angela, Jenna and Marissa Bastin; 15 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Betty, Ft.
Worth, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and John Borg, McGregor; Diane Townsend, Henning;
Barbara and Tovin Payne, Buffalo; Vickie and Jeff Goodale, Henning; and Lori and Roger Leifson,
Henning; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and nephew, Jerad.
Arrangements were with the McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor.
Children of Dennis Bastin and Kay Laplant are:
Virgil Basil Bastin
Cindy Mae Bastin
Christina Kay Bastin
Chastity Denise Bastin
Diane Linda Bastin (daughter
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married (1) Douglas Maass 13 Dec 1969. She married
(2) Michael Craig Townsend 24 Jun 1995 in Maple Lake, MN. He was born 17 Jun 1951 in
Minneapolis, MN and died 10 Jan 2003 in Henning, MN.
Notes for Michael Craig Townsend:
Obituary, Maple Lake Messenger online:
Michael Craig Townsend, Henning, formerly of Maple Lake
Michael Craig Townsend, age 51, of Henning, and formerly of Maple Lake, died Jan. 10,
2003. Funeral services were Jan. 14, 10 a.m., at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Maple Lake, with
Pastor David Martens officiating. Friends called at the church on Monday from 4-8 p.m., with a
prayer service at 7 p.m. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery of Monticello. Casketbearers were John
Borg, David and Kirk Brum, Greg Walters, Jon Welter and Bill Paumen. Townsend was born June 17,
1951, at Asbury Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. He graduated from Bremerton, Washington High
School, and later graduated from the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. He later was employed as a
machinist and inspector for the Dana-Spicer Company and was a member of the Auto Workers Union. He
married Diane Bastin in 1995 at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Maple Lake and lived on
Maple Lake until moving to Henning in July of 2002. He loved hunting and fishing and had just gotten
to his fish house on Ellingson Lake when he suffered a heart attack, and died doing what he loved,
on Jan. 10. He is survived by his wife, Diane, of Henning; daughters, Tari and her husband, Sean
Schmitz, of Maple Lake and Tiffany Maass of Big Lake; three grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley and Brandon
Schmitz; three brothers, Robert (Linda) of North Carolina, Gerald (Carolyn) of Hawaii and Patrick
(Susie) of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Emma (Rennick) Townsend.
Arrangements were with the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello.
Children of Diane Bastin and Douglas Maass are:
Tara Lynn Faith Maass; adopted
child.
Tiffany Doris Maass; adopted child.
Barbara Jean Bastin (daughter
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married Tobin Payne.
Children of Barbara Bastin and Tobin Payne are:
Ryan Tobin Payne
Nathan Anthony Payne
Mitchel Payne
Vicky Kay Bastin (daughter
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married (1) Glenn Davidson. She married (2) Jeff
Goodale.
Children of Vicky Bastin and Glenn Davidson are:
Chad Joseph Davidson
Jeremy John Davidson
Amanda Lea Davidson
Child of Vicky Bastin and Jeff Goodale is:
Dominic Goodale
Lori Ann Bastin (daughter
of Crescentia Barbara Schaefer) married (1) Michael Decker. She married (2) John
Dvoark. She married (3) Roger Leifson.
Children of Lori Bastin and Michael Decker are:
Jacob Michael Decker
Nicholas Clayton Decker
Children of Lori Bastin and Roger Leifson are:
Randy Leifson
Cody Leifson
Linda Mary Steichen (daughter
of Clara Schaefer) married Dennis Frank Witucki, son of August Witucki and
Marion Mrkvicka.
Children of Linda Steichen and Dennis Witucki are:
Darrin Dennis Witucki
Eric Phillip Witucki
Thomas John Steichen (son of
Clara Schaefer) married Lois Catharine Norha, daughter of Jacob Theodore Norha
and Viola Esther Maki.
Children of Thomas Steichen and Lois Norha are:
Kyle John Steichen, born in
Winston-Salem, NC, married Laura Beth Petrarca, daughter of Vincent Petrarca and
Mary Crowley.
Jesse Thomas Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC.
Ruth Helen Steichen (daughter
of Clara Schaefer) married Roy Bradley Johnson, son of Glenn Johnson and
Ruth Knudson.
Children of Ruth Steichen and Roy Johnson are:
David Bradley Johnson, born in
Lewiston, ID.
Daniel Lee Johnson
Berna Kay Steichen (daughter of
Clara Schaefer) married Thomas More Gormley, son of Joseph Gormley and
Frances Conti.
Children of Berna Steichen and Thomas Gormley are:
Patrick Joseph Gormley
Caitlin Barbara Gormley
Franklin Michael Steichen (son
of Clara Schaefer) married Debra Ann Pearson, daughter of Leland Pearson and
Ruth Bottom.
Children of Franklin Steichen and Debra Pearson are:
Thea Emily Steichen
Cara Andrea Steichen, born in
Mankato, MN. She married Andrew Glen Kahler in North Mankato, MN.
Michael Joseph Steichen (son
of Clara Schaefer) married Lisa Marie Kranz, daughter of Douglas Kranz and
Grace Anonby.
Children of Michael Steichen and Lisa Kranz are:
Jacob Michael Steichen
Matthew Joseph Steichen
Adam Taylor Steichen
Karen Ann Donabauer (daughter of Dorraine M Schaefer) married James Seth in Stearns Co, MN.
Child of Karen Donabauer and James Seth is:
Patrick James Seth
James Gordon Donabauer (son of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Sherry Lynn Kramber in Meeker Co, MN.
Children of James Donabauer and Sherry Kramber are:
Bret William Donabauer married Jennifer Lynn Niesen in Stearns
Co, MN.
Jeremiah James Donabauer married Stephanie Marie Anders in
Meeker Co, MN.
Dale John Donabauer (son of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Pamela Sue Parks in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Dale Donabauer and Pamela Parks are:
Dawn Annette Donabauer
Leo William Donabauer
Summer Pricilla Donabauer
Nancy Marie Donabauer (daughter of Dorraine M Schaefer) married William John Hergis in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Nancy Donabauer and William Hergis are:
Lonnie William Hergis
Jody William Hergis
Kelly Nancy Hergis
David Francis Donabauer (son of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Susan Marie Knoll in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of David Donabauer and Susan Knoll are:
Kimberly Kay Donabauer married John David Vossen in Stearns Co,
MN.
Brian Donabauer
Sharon Ann Donabauer (daughter of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Donald Alvin Lommel in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Sharon Donabauer and Donald Lommel are:
Jeremy Donald Lommel
Chad Donald Lommel
Joy Helen Donabauer (daughter of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Donald Cyril Mathies in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Joy Donabauer and Donald Mathies are:
Angelina Marie Mathies
Adam Donald Mathies
? Mathies
Alan Wayne Donabauer (son of Dorraine M Schaefer) married Linda Louise Butler in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Alan Donabauer and Linda Butler are:
Heather Annette Donabauer married Jason Patrick Rosinger in
Stearns Co, MN.
Heidi Lynn Donabauer married Brandon Lee Fischer in Stearns Co,
MN.
Dean Alan Bastin (son
of Madeline Alvina Schaefer) was born 17 Apr 1957 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 21 Nov 2011 in
St. Cloud, MN. He married Carrie Saltzer.
Notes for Dean Alan Bastin:
Obituary: Dean A. Bastin, 54, St. Augusta, April 17, 1957-November 21, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 26, at St.
Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta for Dean A. Bastin, 54, of St. Augusta, who
died November 21, 2011. The Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Friday, and after 9:00 AM on Saturday at St. Mary
Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta. Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 PM on Friday at
the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Dean was born on April 17, 1957 in St. Cloud to Earl and Madeline (Schafer)
Bastin. He graduated from Apollo High School and attended St. Cloud Technical College. He married
Carrie Saatzer on September 10, 1983. Dean was currently employed as a pipefitter/welder with El-Jay
Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union #539. Dean's favorite pastimes were
hunting, fishing, and attending his children's activities. His greatest pleasure was being with his
family and friends and always living life to the fullest.
Dean is survived by his wife, children Melissa (Mikel) Jordet, Stephanie (Jon)
Rau, Stephen, Maria; grandchildren: Chloe and Caylee Jordet, Lucy and Jack Rau; his parents; sister
Gayle (Mike) Yamry; niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Children of Dean Bastin and Carrie Saltzer are:
Melissa Ann Bastin
Stephanie Ann Bastin
Stephen Bastin
Maria Bastin
Gayle Ann Bastin (daughter
of Madeline Alvina Schaefer) married Michael Dean Yamry.
Children of Gayle Bastin and Michael Yamry are:
Jessica Gayle Yamry
Keith Michael Yamry
Sharon Alexander (daughter of
Rosella Schaefer) married Douglas Jones.
Children of Sharon Alexander and Douglas Jones are:
Bradley Thomas Jones, born 6 May 1964 and died 13 Dec 1965.
Chad Michael Jones
Lori Ann Jones
Janis Alexander (daughter of
Rosella Schaefer) married Wayne Tonn.
Children of Janis Alexander and Wayne Tonn are:
Kimberley Tonn
Brian Tonn
Jeffrey Alexander (son of Rosella
Schaefer)
Child of Jeffrey Alexander is:
Jason Alexander
Linda Shultz (daughter of
Eleanor M. Schaefer) was born 5 Feb 1956 in St. Cloud, MN and died 10 May 2001 in Eden
Valley, MN. She married Steve Teichner.
Notes for Linda Schultz:
Obituary, West Central Tribune (online), May 12, 2001:
Linda L. Teicher, Feb. 5, 1956 - May 10, 2001
PAYNESVILLE - Linda L. Teicher, 45, of Eden Valley, died Thursday at her home after a
long battle with cancer. The funeral will be 11 a.m. on Monday at Grace United Methodist Church in
Paynesville with the Rev. Richard Koehn and the Rev. Linda Jensen officiating. Burial will be in
Paynesville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Sunday and after 10 a.m. on Monday at Grace
United Methodist Church. Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville is handling arrangements.
She was born on Feb. 5, 1956, in St. Cloud, the daughter of Allen and Eleanor (Schaefer) Schultz.
She grew up in Paynesville on her parents' mink farm. She graduated from Paynesville High School in
1974. She worked at Animal Fair in Eden Valley and later at Eden Valley-Watkins Elementary School
where she was a special education assistant. She married Steve Teicher in 1977 at Grace United
Methodist Church. They later divorced. She was a lifelong member of the church, made two Red Bird
Mission Trips and was active on the youth and revision committees. She is survived
by her children Chad and Lisa of Eden Valley; one sister Deborah (and Dan) Stanger of Paynesville;
two brothers Nick Schultz of Grove City and Steve (and Ruth) Schultz of Paynesville; two nieces;
three nieces; and three great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial are
preferred in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.
Children of Linda Schultz and Steve Teichner are:
Chad Teichner
Lisa Teichner
Carol Ann Burklund (daughter
of Delores Schaefer) married Paul Wetmore.
Child of Carol Burklund and Paul Wetmore is:
Jeremy Paul Wetmore
Barbe Jean Burklund (daughter
of Delores Schaefer) married Rich Stuart.
Children of Barbe Burklund and Rich Stuart are:
David Charles Stuart
Brianne Stuart
Annette Marie Donatell (daughter
of Martha Schaefer) married Kevin Francis Tschann.
Children of Annette Donatell and Kevin Tschann are:
Matt Anthony Tschann
Natalie Ann Tschann
Ryan Francis Tschann
Denise Ann Donatell (daughter of
Martha Schaefer) married Timothy James Carney.
Children of Denise Donatell and Timothy Carney are:
Jackelyn Marie Carney
Donald James Carney
Gregg Anthony Donatell (son
of Martha Schaefer) married Patricia Beth Fjelstad.
Children of Gregg Donatell and Patricia Fjelstad are:
Jenna Marie Donatell
Jolene Beth Donatell
Michelle Mary Donatell (daughter
of Martha Schaefer) married Bruce Robert Bjorkman.
Children of Michelle Donatell and Bruce Bjorkman are:
Brittany Ann Bjorkman
Melany Christine Bjorkman
Bryce Anthony Bjorkman
Dean Weiss (son of John Weiss)
married Deborah Tyler.
Children of Dean Weiss and Deborah Tyler are:
Patricia Weiss
John Weiss
Dean Weiss
Greg Weiss married Rachel ?.
Leslie Weiss
Ronald Weiss (son of John Weiss)
married (1) Jeanne ?. He married (2) Elisabeth ?.
Child of Ronald Weiss and Jeanne ? is:
Sheryl Weiss
Kathy Weiss (daughter of John Weiss)
died 4 May 1996. She married Eddy Gustafson.
Children of Kathy Weiss and Eddy Gustafson are:
Debra Gustafson
Theresa Gustafson married ? Sheehy.
Jerome (Sam) Weiss (son of John Weiss)
married Susie ?.
Children of Jerome Weiss and Susie ? are:
Chalyce Weiss
Suzanne Weiss
Teresa Weiss (daughter of John Weiss)
married (1) Stephen Ziegler. She married (2) Patrick Hirasawa. She married (3)
Wallace Orsund.
Children of Teresa Weiss and Stephen Ziegler are:
Lawrence Ziegler
Allison Ziegler
Gordon Weiss (son of John Weiss)
married Tammy ?.
Children of Gordon Weiss and Tammy are:
Tiffany Weiss
Brandon Weiss
Christa Weiss
Jody Weiss (daughter of Richard Weiss)
married ? Aguirre.
Child of Jody Weiss and ? Aguirre is:
Nichole Aguirre
Robert Frederick Kossow (son
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Jo Ann Mae Biallas.
Children of Robert Kossow and Jo Biallas are:
Benjamin Robert Kossow
Stephanie Ann Kossow
Donald Walter Kossow (son
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Marjorie Wachs.
Child of Donald Kossow and Marjorie Wachs is:
Donald Walter Kossow
James John Kossow (son of
Beverly Mavis Babcock) married (1) Gayle Andree. He married (2) Sheryl Christopher.
Children of James Kossow and Gayle Andree are:
James Kossow married Sarah Osheim.
Jennifer Kossow
Mary Beth Kossow (daughter
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Steven Garven.
Children of Mary Kossow and Steven Garven are:
Ryan Garven
Monica Garven
Debra Ann Kossow (daughter
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Terrance Nolan.
Child of Debra Kossow and Terrance Nolan is:
Angie Nolan
Thomas William Kossow (son
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Lynne Schubring.
Children of Thomas Kossow and Lynne Schubring are:
Alexia Kossow
Allana Kossow
Maxwell Kossow
Patricia Jean Kossow (daughter
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Timothy Pfrang.
Children of Patricia Kossow and Timothy Pfrang are:
Michelle Pfrang married Ross Gasper.
Mathew Pfrang
Michael Paul Kossow (son
of Beverly Mavis Babcock) married Karen Kaiser.
Children of Michael Kossow and Karen Kaiser are:
Bryan Kossow
David Kossow
Laura Kossow
Alexander Foki (son of Leopoldine
Weiss) married Ursula Hackl.
Child of Alexander Foki and Ursula Hackl is:
Samantha Maria Foki
Edith Foki (daughter of Leopoldine
Weiss) married Wolfgang Limbeck.
Child of Edith Foki and Wolfgang Limbeck is:
Laura Limbeck
Konrad Weiss (son of Rudolf Weiss)
married Tanja Warum.
Children of Konrad Weiss are:
Bernhard Warum Weiss
Lukas Warum Weiss
Alina Weiss
Generation No. 9
Ward Paden Warren (son of
Dorothy M Smith) married Katie ?.
Children of Ward Warren and Katie ? are:
Kristie Warren
Jeffery Warren
Dennis Warren (son of Dorothy M Smith)
married Adrienne ?.
Children of Dennis Warren and Adrienne ? are:
Shannon Warren
Chris Warren
Tanya Michelle Brandenburg (daughter
of Mary Dee Weiss) married Mark David Matthew Rodriguez, son of Jose Rodriguez
and Ruby Sowell.
Children of Tanya Brandenburg and Mark Rodriguez are:
Aria Marie Rodriguez
Elena Liliana Rodriguez
Mary Clara Ludwig (daughter of
Paul John Ludwig) married Michael James Geertsema.
Children of Mary Ludwig and Michael Geertsema are:
Patrick Geertsema
Rachel Geertsema
Michael Paul Ludwig (son of
Paul John Ludwig) married Laura ?.
Children of Michael Ludwig and Laura ? are:
Mitchell Ludwig
Nicholas Ludwig
Madilyn Ludwig
James Sylvestor Ludwig (son
of Paul John Ludwig) married Robin ?.
Children of James Ludwig and Robin ? are:
Indiana James Ludwig
Portia Ludwig
Diane Loretta Roering (daughter
of Loretta Catherine Ludwig) married Mike Holes.
Child of Diane Roering and Mike Holes is:
? Holes
Kathy Ann Roering (daughter
of Loretta Catherine Ludwig) married Robert Rust.
Children of Kathy Roering and Robert Rust are:
Zachary Rust
Isaac Rust
Peter Joseph Ludwig (son of
Leo Walter Ludwig)
Child of Peter Ludwig is:
? Ludwig
Roxann Marie Ludwig (daughter
of Leo Walter Ludwig)
Child of Roxann Ludwig is:
Shawn Nicholas Ludwig
Steve Brian Larson (son
of Dolores Alice Ludwig) married Ann ?.
Child of Steve Larson and Ann ? is:
Andrew Larson
Denise Therean Larson (daughter
of Dolores Alice Ludwig)
Children of Denise Larson are:
Jade Marie Larson, born 1 Jul 2002; died 1 Jul 2002.
? Larson
Holly Marie Larson (daughter
of Dolores Alice Ludwig)
Child of Holly Larson is:
Christopher Larson
Theresa Jo Winkelman (daughter
of Johanna Theresa Pirz) married Steve Roske.
Children of Theresa Winkelman and Steve Roske are:
Josh Roske
Sammatha Roske
Todd John Winkelman (son of
Johanna Theresa Pirz) married Lisa ?.
Child of Todd Winkelman and Lisa ? is:
Ashley Winkelman
Cynthia Lynn Schaefer (daughter
of Alex Joseph Schaefer, Jr.) was born in St. Cloud, MN, and married Joseph M (Barc) See
in Coeur d’ Alene, ID.
Children of Cynthia Schaefer and Joseph See are:
Ashley Nicole See, born in Wildomar, CA.
Joshua Joseph See, born in Murrieta, CA.
Katharine Grace See, born in Murrieta, CA.
Jodie Lynn Schaefer (daughter
of Alex Joseph Schaefer, Jr.) married Brian J Dean.
Children of Jodie Schaefer and Brian Dean are:
Avry Joseph Dean
Mikenna Lynn Dean
Debra Marie Schmidt (daughter
of Ralph Reuben Schmidt) married Thomas E McCann.
Children of Debra Schmidt and Thomas McCann are:
Cole Reuben McCann, born 4 May 1982 and died 4 May 1982.
Alaina Jo McCann married Adrian
Martinez.
Zachary Thomas McCann
Timothy Ralph Schmidt (son
of Ralph Reuben Schmidt) married Jodi Elizabeth Bjerknes in Alexandria, MN..
Children of Timothy Schmidt and Jodi Bjerknes are:
Taylor Timothy Schmidt
Taryn Marie Schmidt
Thomas Robert Schmidt (son
of Robert Arnold Schmidt) married Kimberly Louise Gendron.
Child of Thomas Schmidt and Kimberly Gendron is:
Taylor Robert Schmidt
David Allen Schmidt (son
of Robert Arnold Schmidt) was born 4 Oct 1965 in Litchfield, MN, and died 14 Oct 2006 in
Ruther Glen, VA. He married Jo Ann Monk in Dumfries, VA.
Notes for David Allen Schmidt:
Obituary: West Central Tribune, Thursday, October 19, 2006
David A. Schmidt, Oct. 4, 1965 -- Oct. 14, 2006
WILLMAR -- David A. Schmidt, 41, of Ladysmith, Va., formerly of Willmar, died Saturday at Memorial
Regional Medical Center in Richmond, Va.
The service will be at 11 a.m. today at Wrights Chapel United Methodist Church in
Ladysmith, Va. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Calvary Lutheran Church in
Willmar.
Arrangements are with Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green, Va. Memorial are preferred
to Wrights Chapel UMC in Ladysmith or Carmel Christian Academy in Ruther Glen, Va.
He was born Oct. 4, 1965, in Litchfield to Bob and Toni Schmidt. He was an Army
veteran. He married Jo Ann Monk. He worked as a diesel mechanic with Penske in Ashland, Va.
He is survived by his wife; children: Sabrina Gobel of Marion, Va., Francene Champlain
of Chilesburg, Va., Johnathon Schmidt of Ladysmith, Va.; two grandchildren; his parents of Willmar;
and two siblings: Julie Schmidt of Willmar and Tom Schmidt of Litchfield.
Children of David Schmidt and Jo Ann Monk are:
Sabrina Champlain, stepchild, married ? Gobel.
Francene Champlain, stepchild.
Johnathon Robert Schmidt, born in Fairfax, VA.
Julie Marie Schmidt (daughter
of Robert Arnold Schmidt)
Children of Julie Marie Schmidt are:
Katie ?
Samantha Jo ?
Jackie June Borg (daughter of
Doris Mae Bastin) married Kenny Pool. She married (2) Paul Nelson.
Child of Jackie Borg and Kenny Pool is:
Justin John Pool
Jarred Pool, born about 1987; died 20 May 2005 in Rockford, MN.
Tara Lynn Faith Maass (daughter
of Diane Linda Bastin) married Sean Schmitz.
Children of Tara Lynn Faith Maass and Sean Schmitz are:
Tyler Schmitz
Ashley Schmitz
Brandon Schmitz
Darrin Dennis Witucki (son
of Linda Mary Steichen) married Jacqueline Kay Bonneville.
Child of Darrin Witucki and Jacqueline Bonneville is:
Carly Bonneville Witucki
Cole August Witucki
Eric Phillip Witucki (son
of Linda Mary Steichen) married Kathy Michelle Lindblom.
Children of Eric Witucki and Kathy Lindblom are:
Brandon Tyler Witucki
Jase Mitchell Witucki
Kyle John Steichen (son
of Thomas John Steichen) was born in Winston-Salem, NC. He married Laura Beth Petrarca
in Washington, DC.
Children of Kyle Steichen & Laura Petraca are:
Arthur Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.
Henry Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.
David Bradley Johnson (son
of Ruth Helen Steichen) was born in Lewiston, ID. He married April Korinek in Valley
of Fire, NV.
Child of David Johnson and April Korinek is:
Abigail Rose Johnson, born in Lockport, IL.
Daniel Lee Johnson (son of
Ruth Helen Steichen) was born in Lewiston, ID. He married Jolene ? in Idaho.
Child of Daniel Johnson and Jolene ? is:
Miles Lee Johnson, born in Athol, ID.
Cara Andrea Steichen (daughter
of Franklin Michael Steichen) was born in Mankato, MN. She married Andrew Glen Kahler
in North Mankato, MN.
Child of Cara Steichen and Andrew Kahler is:
Nora DaphneMay Kahler, born in Minnesota.
Melissa Ann Bastin (daughter
of Dean Bastin) married Mikel John Jordet in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Melissa Bastin and Mikel Jordet are:
Chloe Jordet
Caylee Jordet
Stephanie Ann Bastin (daughter
of Dean Bastin) married Jonathan Jens Rau in Stearns Co, MN.
Children of Stephanie Bastin and Jonathan Rau are:
Lucy Rau
Jack Rau
Lori Ann Jones (daughter of
Sharon Alexander) married Thomas Foss. She married Kent Stover.
Children of Lori Jones and Thomas Foss are:
Nicholas Thomas Foss
Alexandra Nicole Foss
Bailey Ann Foss
Kimberley Tonn (daughter of Janis
Alexander)
Children of Kimberley Tonn are:
Dylan Tonn
Zachary Bowen
Joshua Bowen
Brian Tonn (son of Janis Alexander)
Children of Brian Tonn are:
Kennedy Tonn
Quinn Tonn
Patricia Weiss (daughter of Dean Weiss)
married John Stewart.
Children of Patricia Weiss and John Stewart are:
Matthew Stewart
Cheryl Stewart
Melissa Stewart
Jimmy Stewart
? Stewart
John Weiss (son of Dean Weiss)
Children of John Weiss are:
Daniel Weiss
Meaghen Weiss
Dean Weiss (son of Dean Weiss)
married Kelly Flint.
Child of Dean Weiss and Kelly Flint is:
Morgan Weiss
Debra Gustafson (daughter of Kathy
Weiss) married Peter Wood.
Children of Debra Gustafson and Peter Wood are:
Michael Gustafson
Stephan Wood
Christian Wood
Jennifer Wood
Destiny Wood
Benjamin Robert Kossow (son
of Robert Frederick Kossow) married Erin Marie Nielson.
Children of Benjamin Kossow and Erin Nielson are:
Tyler Frederick Kossow
Grant Paul Kossow
Stephanie Ann Kossow (daughter
of Robert Frederick Kossow) married Brandon Cory LaBlanc.
Child of Stephanie Kossow and Brandon LaBlanc is:
Brady Allen LaBlanc
Ryan Garven (son of Mary Beth Kossow)
married Sarah Hausch.
Child of Ryan Garven and Sarah Hausch is:
Aiden Michael Garven
Generation No. 10
Alaina Jo McCann (daughter
of Debra Marie Schmidt) married Adrian Martinez.
Child of Alaina McCann and Adrian Martinez is:
Diego Adrian Martinez, adopted child.
No genealogical research is truly performed
independently; my thanks to the keepers of the Féltorony/Halbturn records, helpful family members,
and the many anonymous researchers from whom I've gathered bits and pieces.
This page was last updated on 10 Mar 2018
T. J. Steichen,
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