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Smits, John Jacob

Male 1882 - 1964  (82 years)

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  1. 1.  Smits, John JacobSmits, John Jacob was born 24 Feb 1882, Rockland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Aug 1964, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 1920 Census: 1920, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1930 Census: 1930, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
    • WWII Draft Registration Cards: 1942

    Notes:

    1920 Census:
    John Smith37
    Johanna Smith36
    Norbert Smith13
    Cecelia Smith11
    Leona Smith10
    Regina Smith8
    Marvin Smith7
    Lillian Smith6

    1930 Census:
    John Smits48
    Johanna Smits47
    Leona Smits21
    Regina Smits24
    Marvin Smits17
    Lillian Smits16
    Antone Minten25
    Dolores Minten0

    WWII Draft Registration Cards:
    Name:John Jacob Smits
    Birth Date:24 Feb 1882
    Birth Place:Brown County, Wisconsin
    Residence:De Pere, Wisconsin
    Race:White

    John married Schampers, Johanna Marie "Anna" 15 Sep 1905, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Johanna (daughter of Schampers, Jan Mathijs "Mathew" and Baltesen, Anna Gertrude) was born 8 Feb 1884, Horst, , Limburg, Netherlands; died 23 Dec 1974, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Smits, Ceil  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 22 May 1908, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Aug 1992, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 3. Smits, Leona  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 2 Nov 1909, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Dec 2009, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA.
    3. 4. Smits, Regina  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 2 Mar 1911; died 15 Dec 2007.
    4. 5. Smits, Marvin  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 22 Jul 1912, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Sep 2002, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    5. 6. Smits, Lillian  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 22 Apr 1914, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 May 1997.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Smits, CeilSmits, Ceil Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 22 May 1908, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Aug 1992, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Ceil — McVey, Elmer. Elmer (son of McVey, Hugh and Marteau, Mary) was born 25 Dec 1906; died 31 Dec 1965. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Smits, LeonaSmits, Leona Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 2 Nov 1909, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Dec 2009, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: Aft 11 Dec 2009

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Leona Krueger, 100, De Pere, died early Friday morning, Dec. 11, 2009. The daughter of the late John and Annie (Schampers) Smits was born Nov. 2, 1909. She was a lifelong resident of De Pere.
    On Nov. 26, 1933, she married Irvin Krueger at St. Boniface Church, De Pere, WI. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1959. Leona worked for St. Norbert College in the Sensenbrenner Memorial Union for 35 years, retiring in May 1993. She enjoyed playing cards with her many friends and also bingo.
    Survivors include two sons Gerald and Robert (Julie), one daughter, Jean (Chuck) Ritz, two grandchildren Curt (Kathy) Ritz and Michelle (jeremy) Harnish, and six great-grandchildren, Abigail, Joshua, Jason, Charles, Miles, Jeremyah. Leona is further survived by brother-in-law Elton Krueger and by many nieces and nephews.
    Leona was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters, Ceil (Elmer) McVey, Lillian (Harvey) Leloo, Regina (Tony) Minten, and two brothers Norbert (Cecile) Smits, Marvin (Gertrude) Smits.
    Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive in De Pere after 9 a.m. Monday until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with her nephew Fr. Ken Smits, O.F.M. CAP, officiating and Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem, concelebrating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
    Please visit www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the Krueger family. The RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere is assisting the family."

    Leona married Krueger, Irvin 26 Nov 1933, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Irvin (son of Krueger, Adolph and Kersten, Mathilda) was born 4 Apr 1915, Rockland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Dec 1959, Wrightstown, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Krueger, Gerald "Jerry"  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 12 Apr 1939, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Nov 2015, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 8. Krueger, Robert  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 9. Krueger, Jean  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  3. 4.  Smits, ReginaSmits, Regina Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 2 Mar 1911; died 15 Dec 2007.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 17 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Regina K. Minten, 96, De Pere, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007.
    She was born March 2, 1911, in De Pere to the late John and Ann (Schampers) Smits. She married Tony Minten at St. Boniface Catholic Church in De Pere. Regina retired from Milprint in 1976. She enjoyed playing Bridge and had belonged to several different Bridge clubs. Regina was a member of the St. Boniface Christian Mothers and the De Pere Women's Club. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family.
    She is survived by her sons, Richard (Sharon) Minten, Egg Harbor; Paul (Jean) Minten, De Pere; her son-in-law, Daniel Bohm, Green Bay; her nine grandchildren, Donna (David) Karcz, Jeanne (Dan) Baeten, Mitch (Lori) Bohm, Nancy Bohm, Cyndi (Rich) Barrett, Rick (Nancy) Minten, Steve (Wendy) Minten, Jackie (Mike) Crown, Alisa (Byron) Conway; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Regina is also is survived by her sister, Leona Krueger, numerous nieces, nephews, and her great neighbor and friend, Fritz Coenen.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her daughter, Dolores "Dolly" Bohm; and her siblings, Norbert, Marvin, Ceil, and Lilly.
    Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive, De Pere. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Regina's nephew, Fr. Ken Smits O.F.M. Capuchin, officiating and Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., concelebrating. Entombment will take place in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
    The family would like to thank Birch Creek Assisted Living for taking loving care of mom. We would also like to thank Dr. Richard Greene and Arleen from his office for their compassion and guidance, and the nurses and chaplain at Aurora, and entire staff at Unity Hospice.

    Regina married Minten, Anthony 17 Apr 1929, St. Boniface Catholic Church, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA. Anthony (son of Minten, George and Verkuilen, Johanna M. G.) was born 17 Apr 1904, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Nov 1990, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Minten, Dolores Ann  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 22 Aug 1929, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Jan 2002, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

  4. 5.  Smits, MarvinSmits, Marvin Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 22 Jul 1912, Lawrence, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Sep 2002, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Marvin married Denissen, Gertrude 20 Nov 1935. Gertrude (daughter of Denissen, Francis Theodore and VandeLieffort, Henrietta Geraldine) was born 30 Nov 1913, Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Sep 1994, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Smits, Richard Joseph  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. was born 26 Oct 1944; died 6 Jul 2000, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 12. Smits, James R.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 13. Smits, Robert Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  5. 6.  Smits, LillianSmits, Lillian Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (1.John1) was born 22 Apr 1914, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 May 1997.

    Lillian married Leloo, Harvey Aft 1932. Harvey was born 5 May 1907; died 29 Jul 1990. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Krueger, Gerald "Jerry"Krueger, Gerald "Jerry" Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.Leona2, 1.John1) was born 12 Apr 1939, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Nov 2015, West De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Mount Calvary Cemetery, Depere, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 1940 Census: 1940, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
    • Obituary: Aft 7 Nov 2015

    Notes:

    1940 Census:
    Ervin Krueger25
    Leona Krueger30
    Gerald Krueger11/12

    Obituary:
    Gerald "Jerry" Krueger, 76, West De Pere, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at a local hospital. Jerry was born in West De Pere on April 12, 1939 a son of the late Irvin and Leona (Smits) Krueger. He was a graduate of Nicolet High School. Jerry worked for and proudly retired from the city of De Pere in the Street Department. He was a great jokester with his goofy pranks, enjoyed bowling and golfing, and he really loved his local cruising in the 1956 T-Bird. Jerry is survived by his sister Jean Ritz of Ashwaubenon; brother Robert (Julie) Krueger of Hobart; nephew Kurt (Kathy) Ritz of Texas; niece Michele (Jeremy) Harnish of California; 8 grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; and Jerry's second family: Hank (Mary) Secor and their children Dave, Kim, and Jim. He was preceded in death by his parents Irvin and Leona; brother-in-law Charles Ritz; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends may visit from 9:00 to 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, 1307 Lourdes Ave., De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West De Pere. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send condolences to Jerry's family. Memorials may be given to your charity of choice. The family wishes to given a sincere thank you to the staff at Renaissance for all the patience and care shown to Jerry. Our Loving Brother Jerry- Thanks Thanks Thanks. -


  2. 8.  Krueger, RobertKrueger, Robert Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.Leona2, 1.John1)

  3. 9.  Krueger, JeanKrueger, Jean Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (3.Leona2, 1.John1)

    Jean married Ritz, Charles [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Minten, Dolores AnnMinten, Dolores Ann Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (4.Regina2, 1.John1) was born 22 Aug 1929, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Jan 2002, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

    Dolores married Bohm, Daniel (son of Bohm, Alfred and Nequette, Dorothy) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Bohm, Donna Marie  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 15. Bohm, Nancy  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  5. 11.  Smits, Richard JosephSmits, Richard Joseph Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Marvin2, 1.John1) was born 26 Oct 1944; died 6 Jul 2000, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA.

  6. 12.  Smits, James R.Smits, James R. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Marvin2, 1.John1)

    James married Peters, Judith Ann (daughter of Peters, Leslie and Martens, Ursula) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Smits, Mark  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    2. 17. Smits, Brian  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.
    3. 18. Smits, Steve  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  7. 13.  Smits, Robert Sr.Smits, Robert Sr. Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (5.Marvin2, 1.John1)

    Robert married Verheyen, Diane (daughter of Verheyen, Lambert and Spietz, Mathilda "Tillie" Lena) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Bohm, Donna MarieBohm, Donna Marie Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (10.Dolores3, 4.Regina2, 1.John1)

    Donna married Karcz, David Henry [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Karcz, Denise  Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines.

  2. 15.  Bohm, NancyBohm, Nancy Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (10.Dolores3, 4.Regina2, 1.John1)

  3. 16.  Smits, MarkSmits, Mark Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (12.James3, 5.Marvin2, 1.John1)

  4. 17.  Smits, BrianSmits, Brian Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (12.James3, 5.Marvin2, 1.John1)

  5. 18.  Smits, SteveSmits, Steve Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (12.James3, 5.Marvin2, 1.John1)

    Steve married Genett, Amber (daughter of Genett, Ted and Unknown, Cindy) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 5

  1. 19.  Karcz, DeniseKarcz, Denise Descendancy chart to this point <br />TIP - Add generatons until last line of report is at 0 to ensure all persons are included. Set width to legal for widest lines. (14.Donna4, 10.Dolores3, 4.Regina2, 1.John1)

    Denise married Weyenberg, Chad (son of Weyenberg, Thomas L. and Lenz, Carol) [Group Sheet]



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