Stark, Applonia

Other Events:

• Immigration: 12 Jun 1848, New York, New York, New York, USA
• Biography: Aft 11 Dec 1893; From Find a Grave

Notes:

Immigration:
Name:Apolonia Steffen (STARK)
Arrival Date:12 Jun 1848
Birth Year:abt 1823
Age:25
Gender:Female
Port of Departure:Antwerp, Belgium
Port of Arrival:New York, New York
Ship Name:Luconia

Name:Apolonia Steffen
Arrival Date:12 Jun 1848
Age:25
Gender:F (Female)
Port of Arrival:New York
Port of Departure:Antwerp
Place of Origin:Deutschland
Ship:Luconia
Family Identification:1024800
Microfilm Serial Number:M237
Microfilm Roll Number:73

Biography:
Appolonia Stark was born in what was then Prussia, in 1823. Other than that her parents were Christopher and Annie Stark, this writer knows little about her birth family.

According to the Commemorative Biographical Record of the Fox River Valley, 1895, pages 828-30 (which cover the Steffen family), Appolonia married John (Johann) Steffen in 1845 in Prussia. They came to the United States on the ship "Luconia," arriving in New York on June 12, 1848 with an infant daughter, at that time their only child, Anna.

According to the ship manifest, they came with John's father Jakob and his third wife Anna, numerous of John's siblings, one sister-in-law to Appolonia, and perhaps a cousin or two of John's. (See John's memorial for further information.)

In addition to Anna (who died early, in 1850 soon after arriving in the U.S.) John and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen had 8 more children, all born in the United States (oldest to youngest): Jacob, Nicholas, Peter, Ignatius David (I.D.), Frank Lewis, Martin, Mary E. and John Henry.

When they arrived in the U.S. they lived first in the area of Saratoga Springs, NY where John did wage labor. The rest of the Steffens (father, siblings) were there too. Then most of the Steffens began to relocate to the area of Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin (later including Dale and Hortonville). One of John's half-brothers in 1850, then one of his brothers in 1851, his father Jakob with his wife and two sons/John's younger brothers in 1852. Then came John and Appolonia and 3 boys they had in New York State (leaving Anna buried in NY), in Spring 1855. John's brother Ignatz Steffen then came over from Germany sometime between 1854 and 1857 (records vary, latter date is one Ignatz gave on 1900 Federal Census) and joined his siblings and father/stepmother there. Two of John's brothers chose to stay in New York and his sister Katharine appears to have died there, according to the above Commemorative Biography.

The Steffen "clan" was certainly a pioneering, founding family in the Dale/Hortonville area of Outagamie County.

John Steffen was a farmer, by all accounts quite prosperous and prominent, and Appolonia a farmer's wife. Their farm adjoined that of Peter and Margaret Olk, and the Steffens and Olks enjoyed by all accounts a close relationship. John and Appolonia's daughter Mary married Peter and Margaret Olk's son John J., their son John Henry married the Olk's daughter Annie, and John's nephew Frederick, son of brother Ignatz Steffen, married Peter and Margaret's daughter Lucy Olk. Three Olk/Steffen marriages in one generation.

Appolonia's death on Dcember 11, 1893 was covered in The Weekly News of Antigo Wisconsin, interviewing her son I.D. Steffen, a prominent physician and oft-mayor of that town: "Dr. Steffen informs us that his father left the house at about 10 o'clock in the morning, leaving his wife attending to her household duties as usual, and apparently in the best of health. He returned in about an hour to find that she had passed away during his absence. The indications are that the blood vessel burst while she was making her bed, as there were spots of blood there. She passed out into the sitting room and dining room into the kitchen where she took a drink of water and then fell to the floor where she expired. She was 71 years old, and the old couple were preparing to celebrate their golden wedding in a few weeks. Her remains were buried Thursday."

Her husband John died less than two years later, after being stricken with "bowel trouble" for a few days, on October 7, 1895.

Both lifelong devout Roman Catholics, they were buried together in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin.

Applonia married Steffen, John Bef 1848. John (son of Steffen, Jacob and Houbreck, Mary Elizabeth) was born 19 Mar 1825; died 7 Oct 1895, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: Abt 1929

Notes:

News Mention:
Deceased, according to sister Mary's obituary in April 29, 1929 Antigo Daily Journal. And not in 1920 Federal Census.

Other Events:

• Biography: From Find a Grave

Notes:

Biography:
Nicholas Steffen was the 3rd of at least 9 children of John (Johann) and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen of Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin. Both his parents were German immigrants who came over, with his grandfather Jakob Steffen, step-grandmother Anna Steffen, and numerous aunts and uncles, in 1848. (See Nicholas' parents memorials.)

Nicholas was born in New York State, where his parents were living before moving to what was then "Hortonia," Outagamie County, Wisconsin (now Dale and Hortonville) in the Spring of 1855. (Most of the other Steffens who came in 1848 also relocated to the Hortonville area from New York, including Grandpa and Grandma Jakob and Anna, and another borhter of his father, Ignatz, who came directly from Germany in about 1857.)

Nicholas grew up on a farm and was a farmer all his life. He lived in a world surrounded by Steffen siblings, cousins, uncles and aunts and of course -- as a child and young adult -- his grandparents. The Steffens were one of the true pioneering families of the area.

Nicholas married Elizabeth Miller on June 1, 1880 according to Wisconsin marriage records. He and Elizabeth had a boy and girl who died only weeks after being born: John in 1881 and Mary in 1882. They do not appear in any Census but their graves lay next to their parents'.

Nicholas and Elizabeth were Roman Catholic. Nicholas passed away on September 4, 1919 in Dale/Hortonville. His wife followed years later on March 29, 1932. They are buried together, with their two infant children, in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hortonville.

Nicholas married Miller, Elizabeth 1 Jun 1880. Elizabeth was born 3 Nov 1858, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Mar 1932, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: History of Langlade County
• Education - College/University: 1879, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA; Graduated
• Biography: Aft 21 Nov 1922; from Find a Grave

Notes:

Biography:
I. D. STEFFEN, M. D. Thrice Mayor of Antigo and a representative citizen who has taken an active part in the advancement of the city, was born at Hor- tonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, December 17, 1855, the son of John and Applonia (Stark) Steffen. The Steffen family moved to Wisconsin from New York state in the spring of 1855. As a boy Dr. Steffen attended the rural schools of Hortonville and then en- tered Lawrence University from which he graduated in 1879. By thrift and diligence he was able to earn enough money to take him through the Rush Medical College of Chicago. Previously he had studied medi- cine under Dr. Hardacker of Hortonville. In 1900 Dr. Steffen took a post graduate course in surgery and med- icine in the New York Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital, New York City.
In 1884, Dr. Steffen was married to Miss Effie L. Nye of Hortonville, Wisconsin. To this union five children were born as follows : Bernice E., now Mrs. E. S. Nelson, of Antigo; Dr. Lyman A., who was grad- uated in medicine from Rush Medical College on June 10, 1912, served as a Major during the World War, be- ing attached to the British Expeditionary Force, and now associated with his father in Antigo; Glydon F., deceased; Margaret, instructor in history, and Richard D. Steffen, a student. Mrs. Steffen passed away on July 25, 1922, and was laid to rest in the Antigo ceme- tery.
Dr. Steffen was first elected mayor of Antigo in 1890 and then served again in 1899-1900 and was the first mayor elected under the commission form of govern- ment, in 1914. During his administration in 1890, the water system was laid out, in 1899 and 1900 his ad- ministration was instrumental in putting in a proper sewerage system in the city, a very necessary improve- ment. Dr. Steffen is a member of the Langlade Coun- ty Medical Society, the Wisconsin State Medical So- ciety, the American Medical Association, and the American Association of Railway Surgeons. For the past thirty years he has been surgeon for the Chicago & Northwestern railroad. Dr. Steffen opened the first hospital in the city of Antigo in 1890. Fraternally he holds memberships in the Masonic orders, has serv- ed as Master of the Blue Lodge and as High Priest in the Chapter. He was also the first eminent Com- mander of the Antigo Commandery, Knights Templars. Dr. Steffen is a member of the Ancient Accepted Scot- tish Rite of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is President of the Langlade National Bank of Antigo since 1918. Previously he was a vice-president and a director of that institution. Dr. Steffen came to Antigo two years after the city was incorporated, 1887. He has seen Antigo and Langlade County grow from a hamlet and wilderness to a splendid progressive community. Among the many positions of honor and trust that the doctor has held while a resident of the city of Antigo was an appointment to a position on the State Board of Health by Governor J. J. Blaine in June, 1921. This appointment was unsolicited and came as a surprise. It is a position of honor and a recognition of the quali- fications of this distinguished Antigo citizen.

Biography:
Ignatius David ("I.D.") Steffen was the 5th of at least 9 children of John and Appolonia Steffen. He was born December 17, 1855 on their farm in Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin. Both his parents were German immigrants who came over as a married couple with his father's parents and various siblings and perhaps cousins in 1848. His father and mother moved to Dale from New York State the same year Ignatius was born. I.D. grew up surrounded by Steffen family -- grandfather and uncles who had also moved to the area.

Here is his biography from "Wisconsin Its Biography and History" by Ellis Usher, 1914 (just about 8 years before his death):

"Dr. I. D. Steffen. One of the representative citizens of Antigo and one who has taken a foremost place in the civic and social life of the city, as well as gaining prominence in his profession and in financial circles as well, is Dr. I.D. Steffen, practicing physician of this city since 1887 and vice president of the Langlade National Bank of Antigo. Dr. Steffen came here fresh from his studies, having, been graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago in February, 1887, and so well has he prospered that from the beginning Antigo has held him. His connection with the Langlade National Bank began in 1901, first as a member of the directorate of the bank, and in about 1907 he was elected vice president. Prior to that, however, he had been a director and vice president of the First National Bank of Antigo, so that his connection with banks and banking is one of long standing, and he is well versed in finance and kindred subjects.

"Dr. Steffen was born at Hortonville, Outagamie county, Wisconsin, on December 17, 1855, and is a son of John and Applonia (Stark) Steffen, who came to Wisconsin from New York state in the spring of 1855. They were farming people, and Dr. Steffen was raised on the home farm, attending the country schools as a boy, and then entering Lawrence University, and graduating from that institution in 1879. Following that training he taught for four years in Hortonville, Wisconsin. During that time he was giving some attention to the study of medicine with Dr. Hardaeker of Hortonville, and he was able to save enough money from his four years of teaching to put him through Rush Medical College. In 1900 Dr. Steffen took a post graduate course in surgery and medicine in the New York Post Graduate Medical School & Hospital, in New York City, and he has in other ways prosecuted his studies, keeping well abreast of the times in the advance of his profession, so that his reputation has been enhanced with every passing year.

"In 1884 Dr. Steffen was married to Miss Effie L. Nye of Hortonville, Wisconsin, and to them have been born five children, named as follows: Bernice E.; Dr. Lyman A., who was graduated in medicine from Rush Medical College on June 10, 1912, and who is now engaged in practice in Virginia, Minnesota, but who is about to relinquish his practice there and join his father in the profession in Antigo; Glyndon F.; Margaret; and Richard D. Steffen.

"Dr. Steffen has performed praiseworthy service for Antigo in the mayor's chair, serving on three different occasions, - first in 1890, in 1899 and in 1900. He is a member of the Langlade County Medical Society, the Wisconsin State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, as well as the American Association of Railway Surgeons. He has been surgeon for the C. & N. W. Railroad for the past twentyone years, and is a member of the staff of the Antigo Hospital. In fraternal circles he has membership in the Masons, and has served several years as Master of the Blue Lodge, and in the Chapter he is now High Priest. He is also a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is one of the prominent men of the city and with his family enjoys the high regard of the representative people of the community."

It should be added that Dr. Steffen's sister Mary was married to John J. Olk, and the latter was often involved with him in various civic and business ventures in Antigo. The Olks are also buried in Antigo Cemetery and have memorials on findagrave.

I.D. Steffen was Congregationalist, departing from the Roman Catholic upbringing he had had.

He died on November 21, 1922, only a few months after his wife Effie's death of that July. He is buried in Antigo Cemetery in a Steffen family site along with his wife, all of his children, one son-in-law and one grandson.

Ignatius married Nye, Effie Abt 1884. Effie (daughter of Nye, George and MacGregor, Elizabeth) was born Abt Oct 1862, Ellington, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Jul 1922, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married his 1st Cousin Anna.

Biography:
Lewis Steffen may have been born "Frank Lewis," and his name was often spelled "Louis" by census takers and a county historian (see below). But he appears to have typically gone by "Lewis Steffen."

He was born May 5, 1858, the 6th of at least 9 children of John and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen. His parents had immigrated from German with his father's father and stepmother in 1848, first settling in New York and then coming to Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin in Spring 1855. Lewis grew up on a farm in Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin near his grandfather Jakob Steffen and step-grandmother, and near some of his father's siblings and various cousins. (See his parents' and grandfather Jakob Steffen's biographies, also associated with Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.)

Here is a short bio from the Commemorative Biographical Record of the Fox River Valley, (written in 1895), page 829-30 on his life:

"Louis Steffen was born May 5, 1860 (note: incorrect year 00 it was 1858) in Hortonia, Outagamie county, passed his youth and early manhood on the farm and at school, and at the age of twenty-one began working for his own account. For some years he was engaged in lumbering, and for the next five years followed farming in the employ of others, after which he bought a farm in North Dakota, near Jamestown, upon which he located and engaged in raising wheat. After living four years on this farm he sold it, then, in company with his brother Peter, bought the farm he now occupies and which they have since conducted. On May 18, 1887, Mr. Steffen married Miss Annie E. Steffen, who was born in Hortonia township, June 27, 1863, daughter of Jacob and Isabella Steffen, and two children have come to their home, Florence Jessie, born May 26, 1889, in North Dakota, where she died August 18, 1889, and Ercell, born December 18, 1890. Like the other members of his family Mr. Steffen is a member of the Catholic Church."

It must be noted that Lewis' wife Annie was his first cousin. Her father Jacob Steffen (see above) was Lewis' father, John's, full brother, both John and Jacob being sons of Jakob Steffen and his second wife Mary Elizabeth.

The above source, notes in another place that Lewis and his brother owned and operated a threshing outfit together, which they used with success to make money beyond what they made with their farm.

After the above biography was written in 1895, Lewis and his wife Annie had a third child, Gerald Ira, on December 9, 1897. Thus, they had two children -- a boy and a girl -- who lived to adulthood (Ercella and Gerald).

Lewis Steffen continued to live with his wife, two children and brother as long as two servants through the 1900 and 1910 Censuses. He appears to have been quite prosperous. He died on October 22, 1917 at the age of only 59, and was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery near his father Jakob, various siblings, nephews and nieces. His wife Anna was buried by him when she died years later in 1926.

Frank married Steffen, Anna E. 18 May 1887. Anna (daughter of Steffen, Jacob Jr. and McMurdo, Isabella) was born 27 Jun 1863, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Jul 1926, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: Aft 9 Jul 1926

Notes:

1910 Census:
Marlin Steffen48
Anna Steffen45
Maggie Steffen20
Walter Steffin18
Henny Steffin17
Ella Steffin 15
Robert Steffin13 [16]
Roland Steffin11
Lawrence Steffin10
Harry Steffin8
Verny Steffin6
George Steffin5
Hellen Steffin2

1920 Census:
Martin Steffen59
Anna Steffen53
Walter Steffen27
Henry Steffen26
Robert Steffen23
Roland Steffen21
Laurence Steffen20
Harry Steffen17
Vernon Steffen16
George Steffen14
Helen Steffen12

Biography:
Martin Steffen was born the 7th of at least 9 children of John and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen, in Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin on April 23, 1860. His parents had emigrated from Germany in 1848 with his father's father Jakob and his father's stepmother Anna, and various siblings and perhaps cousins. After initially settling in New York State Martin's father had moved to Hortonia, Wisconsin in the Spring of 1855, in and around the same time his father Jakob and other siblings moved to the area. (For more birth family background see memorials for Martin's father, mother, grandfather Jakob and various uncles all connected to Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery on findagrave.) Martin grew up surrounded by Steffen family.
In 1889 Martin married Anna, also a daughter of German immigrants. (This writer knows nothing more about her birth family.)
Martin and Anna had at least 11 children: Margaret, Walter, Henry, Ella ("Alwina"), Robert, Roland, Lawrence, Harry, Vernon, George and Helen. At least two children preceded Martin in death: Margaret ("Maggie") in 1911, and Henry in 1920.
Martin was a farmer who, at least as of 1917, held 80 acres near the southern corners of Dale and Hortonville townships. He and his family were Roman Catholic. His wife Anna died June 30, 1922 in Hortonville and was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery there. Martin died July 9, 1926 and was buried next to her. Other children are buried in this cemetery too -- Margaret, Henry, daughter Ella her husband Charles Krueger and son Glendon Krueger, and probably others as well.

Martin married Deml, Anna Bef 1889. Anna (daughter of Deml, Peter and Klingshirn, Catherine) was born 6 Mar 1865; died 30 Jun 1922, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Biography:
Mary E. Steffen was the 8th of 9 children of John and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen of Dale/Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Her parents both arrived from Germany, married and with some of the siblings of her father as well as his father and stepmother, in 1848. Her father was a prosperous farmer.

On May 4, 1886 she literally married the "boy-next -door," John J. Olk from the adjoining farm, whose parents were also German immigrants having arrived in 1857. They then moved to Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin that same year, where her husband became very prominent in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and generally in the town (see his findagrave memorial for details). Her brother Ignatius David (I.D.) Steffen, as a physician, co-starter of the Antigo Hospital and many times its mayor, was kind of a partner to her husband and also very prominent in Antigo society. Mary and her family, like her parents' and in-laws 'family, was devoutly Roman Catholic. Mary was very active in various works of Saint John the Evangelist RC church in Antigo.

Together she and her husband had 8 children. They had only two girls, both of whom died in infancy. One son, Rolland, died at age 16. The other 5 sons all survived well into adulthood. From oldest to youngest, these were: Henry, Harold, Clarence, John Steffen, and Merritt.

Mary E. (Steffen) Olk died of a stroke on April 29,1929. She was buried by her husband, son Rolland, son Henry and Henry's wife Helen, just inside the "Olk gate" (named after and paid for by her husband) at the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Son Merritt, his wife Cecil and son Thomas are buried at a "newer" Olk site elsewhere in the cemetery.

Mary married Olk, John J. 4 May 1886. John (son of Olk, Peter Sr. and Mueller, Margaret) was born 25 Apr 1859, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Jun 1927, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1880 Census: 1880, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1880 Census:
John Steffen55
Appolonia Steffen57
Jacob Steffen29
Peter Steffen26
Ignatz Steffen24
Louis Steffen22
Martin Steffen22
Mary Steffen17
John Steffen14

1900 Census:
John Steffen34
Anna Steffen34
Celia Steffen4
Tina Steffen1
Jacob Steffen49

John married Olk, Anna Abt 1890. Anna (daughter of Olk, Peter Sr. and Mueller, Margaret) was born 15 Aug 1866, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Feb 1951; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: History of Langlade County, Wisconsin
• Military Service: Between 8 Aug 1917 and 13 Jun 1919; Royal Army Nedical Corps

Notes:

Biography:
LYMAN A. STEFFEN, M. D. The name of Stef- fen has been identified with the progress of Antigo for nearly forty years and will continue for many years to come, no doubt, to be synonomous with good citizenship and civic advancement. Dr. Lyman A. Steffen was born July 20, 1887, in Antigo, Langlade Coun- ty, Wisconsin, the son of Dr. I. D. and Effie L. Stef- fen. As a boy Dr. Steffen attended the public schools of Antigo, then but a few years old as an incorpor- ated city, and in June, 1905, he was graduated from the Antigo High School. He entered the University of Wisconsin in the fall of 1905 and until the fall of 1908 he was with that institution. While there he was chosen a member of the Apha Delta Phi fraternity. He then entered the medical department of the Uni- versity of Chicago, being there from 1908 to 1910. The next two years, 1910-12 he spent at the famous Rush Medical College, from which he graduated in June, 1912. While at Rush he was honored with mem- bership in the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fratern- ity. Following his graduation the young medic served for nearly a year as interne at St. Anthony de Padua Hospital in Chicago.
Completing his medical course Dr. Steffen became first assistant to the chief physician and surgeon in charge of the employes of the Virginia-Rainey Lake Lumber Company at Virginia, Minnesota, largest lum- bering institution in the world. He returned to An- tigo, his birthplace, in October, 1913, and became as- sociated with his father in the practice of his profession.
When the world war broke out he enlisted. May, 1917, and was called into service August 8, 1917. He sailed for England on August 29, 1917, and became attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was stationed six months in England (Manchester) with the Second Western General Hospital, when he was ordered to France, in March, 1918, to become attached to the 63rd Royal Naval Division, B. E. F. He served two months with the 148th Field Ambulance of the B. E. F., and then was assigned as medical officer in charge of the 317th Field Artillery Brigade, 63rd Division. Dr. Steffen attained the rank of Captain while in service. In February, 1919, he returned from France to England and was again stationed at the Second Western General Hospital upon his re- quest as he desired more surgical practice.
In May, 1919, he was transferred to the U. S. forces and returned to the United 'iStates, landing in New York on June 12, 1919, and being honorably discharged June 13, 1919, at Camp/Dix, New Jersey. He was awarded the British Military Cross, coveted British honor, while serving in the war. Dr. Steffen had the unique distinction of taking a Masonic degree with an Australian and a Canadian in February, 1918, and still holds membership in the Charlton-cum-Hardy chapter, a suburb of Manches- ter, England. Fraternally he is allied with the Masons, Elks, Moose and Knights of Pythias. Dr. Steffen was selected City Health Physician of Antigo, in June, 1920.
September 23, 1914, he was married to Miss Erma Hessel, daughter of John Hessel, pioneer Antigo mer- chant, and two children, Jean Louise and Elizabeth Allen, have been born to this union. The Steffen family resides at 511 Fifth Avenue. Dr. Steffen is a member of the Langlade County Medical Society, of which he has been President for the past three years, a member of the Wisconsin State Medical Association, the American Medical As- sociation, the American Association of Railway Sur- geons, and the Chicago & Northwestern Surgical As- sociation.

Lyman married Hessel, Erma 23 Sep 1914. Erma died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 19 Jan 1987; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Certificate 001057

Ercelle married Gitter, Joseph 12 Dec 1920. Joseph (son of Gitter, Francis Sr. and Hoyer, Anna) was born 22 Sep 1890, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Oct 1972; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 30 Sep 1918 and 20 Dec 1918; WWI, US Army

Notes:

Military Service:
Name:Gerald Steffen
Gender:Male
Birth Date:9 Dec 1897
Death Date:9 Apr 1974
SSN:392059769
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:30 Sep 1918
Release Date 1:20 Dec 1918

Gerald married Otto, Clementine Bef 1925. Clementine was born 25 Dec 1900; died 29 Sep 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 5 Aug 1911

Notes:

Biography:
Margaret "Maggie" Steffen was the oldest of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen. Born in Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin on November 5, 1889, she grew up a farm girl surrounded by Steffen relatives, as her Steffen grandparents, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins from the Steffen side lived nearby. (Not much is known by this writer of her mother's birth family -- who it was, how local they were, etc.) (See her parent's memorials and links there for further information.)

Preceding both her parents in death and still single, she died at age 21 on August 7, 1911 and was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hortonville.

she died of consumption-sick since spring per brief notice in THE SHIOCTON NEWS Friday August 18, 1911.

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 4 Feb 1892
• Biography: Aft 16 Mar 1947

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Steffen
Birth Date:4 Feb 1892
Birth Place:Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Martin Steffen
Father's Birth Place:United States
Mother's Birth Place:U. S.
FHL Film Number:1305138

Biography:
Walter Mathias Steffen was the second oldest of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen. Born in Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin on February 4, 1892, he grew up a farm boy surrounded by Steffen relatives, as his Steffen grandparents, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins from the Steffen side lived nearby. (Not much is known by this writer of his mother's birth family -- who it was, how local they were, etc.) (See his parent's memorials and links there for further information.)

Walter appears to have remained single his entire life. He lived with various siblings and their families at different points. For example, in 1930 he and his brother Harry were living with his brother Robert and his wife Genevieve and family. In 1940 he was living with his sister Ella (now Krueger) and her husband Charles and their family.

He lived a simple life. In 1930 he was a machinist in a garage, and in 1940 a factory laborer. He only completed the 8th grade.

He died at age 55 in 1947 and was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hortonville, near his parents and various siblings.

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 23 Jan 1962

Notes:

Biography:
Ella Steffen was born January 17,1893 in Hortonville,Outagamie, Wisconsin, the 3rd of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen. She grew up on their family farm there.

She married Charles Theodore Krueger sometime shortly before 1920, as they were living together as married without children in the 1920 Census. Charles was a machinist in an auto garage in 1920. In every Census after that he appears as a farmer and she as a farmer's wife. She finished 3 years of high school (as per 1940 Census) and Charles finished school through the 8th grade.

Charles and Ella had at least 5 children: (oldest to youngest) Dorothy, Helen, Glendon, Charlotte, and Fred.

Ella died January 23, 1962 at the age of 69. She was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hortonville. Her husband died a couple of years later, in 1964, and was buried by her side.

Ella married Krueger, Charles Frank Aft 1911. Charles (son of Krueger, Albert and Buchholtz, Ernestina) was born 8 Sep 1891, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jun 1964, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 14 Feb 1920

Notes:

Biography:
Henry W. Steffen was the 4th of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen. Born in Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin on March 24, 1893, he grew up a farm boy surrounded by Steffen relatives, as his Steffen grandparents, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins from the Steffen side lived nearby. (Not much is known by this writer of his mother's birth family -- who it was, how local they were, etc.) (See his parent's memorials and links there for further information.)

At the time of his WWI draft registration, Henry was a cheesemaker.

Henry appears to have remained single his entire life. He preceded both his parents in death when he died on December 14, 1920 at the age of 27. He was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Hortonville, and his resting place is now near his parents and various siblings.

Other Events:

• Military Service: Aft 1914
• 1940 Census: 1940, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 18 Jun 1975
• Biography: Aft 18 Jun 1975

Notes:

1940 Census:
Robert Steffen43
Genevieve Steffen39

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Robert J Steffen
Age:78
Sex:M (Male)
Birth Date:abt 1897
Death Date:18 Jun 1975
Location:Nelo (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:019358

Name:Robert Steffen
SSN:399-36-0305
Last Residence:54961 New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:5 Aug 1896
Died:Jun 1975
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (1957)

Biography:
Robert Steffen was the 5th of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen, born August 5, 1896 in Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin. His Steffen grandparents were John and Appolonia (Stark) Steffen and his great-grandfather was Jakob Steffen. His grandfather and father had many siblings in the area, and indeed the Steffen clan was a pioneering founding family in that area. (See memorials for all of these also in this cemetery's records on findagrave.) Thus Robert, who remained in this area all his life, lived his life surrounded by Steffen relatives.

He grew up a farm laborer and made his living as a farmer all his life. Sometime after 1920 but before 1930 he married Genevieve. (This writer has no information about her maiden name or birth family.) In 1930 his brothers Walter and Harry were living with he and his wife on his farm in Dale, near Hortonville. By 1940 it was just he and Genevieve on that same farm.

There are no records that Robert and Genevieve had children; certainly none recorded in the 1930 or 1940 Censuses or that appear in available birth records.

Robert died June 18, 1975 in New London, Wisconsin in the side of New London that is in Outagamie County. He was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin. His wife Genevieve was buried next to him when she died in 1983.

Robert — Boehler, Genevieve. Genevieve was born 30 Jan 1901; died 30 Mar 1983; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 12 Sep 1918

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Roland Louis Steffen
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Birth Date:7 Nov 1898
Race:White
Draft Board:2

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1930 Census:
Lawrence M Steffen30
Cecile E Steffen30

Laurence — Unknown, Ceceil E.. Ceceil was born 11 Apr 1900; died 1 Jan 2003, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
Martin Steffen59
Anna Steffen53
Walter Steffen27
Henry Steffen26
Robert Steffen23
Roland Steffen21
Laurence Steffen20
Harry Steffen17
Vernon Steffen16
George Steffen14
Helen Steffen12

Harry married Kaatz, Dorothy Abt 1932. Dorothy was born 13 Mar 1912; died 20 Dec 2007. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: Aft 1 Mar 1980

Notes:

Biography:
Vernon Steffen was the 9th of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen, born August 10, 1903 in Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin on their family farm. He married Agnes (this writer knows little of her birth family or maiden name) some time between 1920 and 1927 or 1928.

Vernon and Agnes had at least 3 children together, their sons Richard (b. 1928), William (b. 1931), and James(b. 1933). The 1930 and 1940 Censuses, as well as old Appleton City Directory, indicate that he was at various points a car salesman, auto mechanic, and service man for Gibson Company.

Vernon died March 1, 1980. His wife Agnes followed on July 28, 1988. They are buried together in Abbotsford Cemetery, Abbostsford, Clark County, Wisconsin.

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 12 Dec 1905
• Biography: Aft 11 Jun 1963

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:George Steffen
Birth Date:12 Dec 1905
Birth Place:Hortonia, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Martin Steffen
Father's Birth Place:Wisconsin
Mother's Name:Annie Deml
Mother's Birth Place:Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305140

Biography:
George Steffen was the 10th of at least 11 children of Martin and Anna Steffen of Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, born there on December 12, 1905 and growing up on their family farm.
By the 1930 Census he was an embalmer working for an undertaker and living in Hortonville. By 1940 he had married Beatrice (this writer knows little of her birth family or maiden name), was living in Lena, Oconto County, Wisconsin, and was an undertaker there.
He and Beatrice appear to have had two children, Martin (b. 1934) and Patricia (b. 1936) by 1940. Whether or not they had any more children later is not clear.
Beatrice died in 1956. George followed on June 11, 1963. They are both buried together in Saint Charles Cemetery, Lena, Wisconsin.

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1905 State Census:
John Olk45
Mary Olk42
Henry Olk18
Harold Olk15
Clarence Olk13
Roland Olk9
Johnny Olk7
Merritt Olk2

1910 Census:
John Olk50
Mary Olk47
Harold Olk20
Clarence Olk18
Roland Olk14
John Olk12
Menit Olk7

1930 Census:
Harold V Olk40
Clarabell Olk42
Harold H Olk8
J Howard Olk5

Harold married Hastings, Claribel Bef 1922. Claribel was born 29 Dec 1887, Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Aug 1966. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Dale, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1905 State Census:
John Steffen38
Anna Steffen38
Celie Steffen8
Tena Steffen6
Myron Steffen5
Clara Steffen3
Merton Birmingham25
Emma Smith17

1920 Census:
John H Steffan53
Annie Steffan53
Celia Steffan23
Tena Steffan21
Myron Steffan19
Clara Steffan17
Marcella Steffan14
John Steffan11
Maths Olk59

1930 Census:
John H Steffen63
Ceclia Steffen63
Ceclia Steffen33
Myron Steffen29
John Steffen21

1940 Census:
Myron Steffen39
Flora Steffen39

Myron — Anderson, Flora. Flora (daughter of Anderson, John "Tina" and Unknown, Florentina "Tina") was born 16 Apr 1901; died 5 May 1968; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 24 Jun 1905

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Steffen
Birth Date:24 Jun 1905
Birth Place:Hortonia, Outagamie County
Gender:Female
Race:White
Father's Name:John Steffen
Father's Birth Place:Hortonia, Wisconsin
Mother's name:Anna Olk
Mother's Birth Place:Dale, Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305140

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
John H Steffin43
Anna Steffin43
Ceilia Steffin14
Christiana Steffin11
Myron Steffin9
Clara Steffin7
Marcela Steffin5
John Steffin Jr1
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1930 Census:
John H Steffen63
Ceclia Steffen63
Ceclia Steffen33
Myron Steffen29
John Steffen21

John married Gutoski, Grace Aft 1927. Grace was born 27 Sep 1909; died 25 May 1972, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 18 May 2001; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 4

Other Events:

• Obituary: 7 Apr 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Gitter, Leo E.
Leo E. Gitter, Little Chute, age 85, went peacefully to join his Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. He was born July 2, 1923, to the late Joseph and Ercella (Steffen) Gitter of Hortonville and was one of six children. Leo served in World War II and went on to marry his wife of 58 years, Frances (Vanden Hoogen) Gitter on May 25, 1950, at St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom. They were blessed with seven children, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Leo retired from the Wisconsin Telephone Company in 1985 after 38 years of dedicated service.
He was an active member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 and belonged to the Heart of the Valley Senior Service Club.
Leo is survived by his loving wife, Frances; his children: David (Mary), Little Chute; John, Dale; Mary (Ken) Verstegen, Little Chute; Charles, Appleton; Joan (Dan) Nelessen, Appleton; and Joe (Joy), Shiocton; grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua and Laura Gitter, Tina (Josh) Gandolf, Jessie and Lee Gitter, Brent (Paula) Servin, Nathan, Angela and Tim (Jill) Verstegen, Heather, Tanner and Amber Nelessen; great-grandchildren: Krista and Mary Beth Gandolf, Abigail and Justin Servin; sister, Rosella Gitter; brother, Jerry (Joanne) Gitter; sisters-in-law: Mary Vanden Hoogen, Marie (Cyril) Schmoll, Lorraine (Earl) Calnin, Leona Lancour and Rose Vanden Hoogen. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his daughter Jane; sisters, Virginia and Ruth (Elmer) Leinhardt; brother Robert; brothers and sisters-in-law: Herman, Frank (Helen), Tony (Marge) and Vess Vanden Hoogen and Dick Lancour.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 13, 2009, at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St., Little Chute) beginning at 2 p.m. until time of Mass at 5 p.m. The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate. Military rites performed by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will be conducted immediately following Mass. Committal St. John Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnell funeralservices.com.
Leo will always be remembered for his soft and compassionate heart and his witty humor. Blessed with the "gift of gab," he brought life and laughter to any conversation. Even through his battle with cancer, he maintained a light-hearted nature that put his loved ones at ease and brought about a sense of peace and understanding. He will be dearly missed as a husband, a father, a brother, a grandpa and friend. As he begins renewed life with our Creator, he leaves his loved ones behind with a special kind of humor that will always keep his spirit alive.
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL HOME
201 E. Main Street
Little Chute

Leo married vandenHoogen, Francis 25 May 1950. Francis (daughter of vandenHoogen, Leonard and Verhoeven, Petronella "Nellie") was born 11 Aug 1927, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Dec 2015, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 11 Dec 2015, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Jan 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Lienhardt GitterRuth E.11/18/19241/29/2008 Post Crescent1/31/2008C 7

Ruth married Lienhardt, Elmer 12 Jun 1948, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Elmer (son of Lienhardt, Ervin and Barth, Martha) was born 22 Apr 1923, Belmont, Portage, Wisconsin; died 9 Jun 1977; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 5 Jun 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Rosella M. Gitter, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2015. She was born on July 17, 1928 to Joseph and Ercelle (Steffen) on the family farm in the Township of Hortonia. Rosella worked for many years at the Hortonville Toy Factory until retiring. During her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the food pantry in Dale. She was a lifelong member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hortonville. Rosella enjoyed going to the casino, listening to polka music, watching the Price Is Right and tending to her flowers.
Rosella is survived by her brother, Jerome (Joan) Gitter; sister-in-law, Frances Gitter; nieces and nephews, David (Mary) Gitter, John Gitter, Mary (Ken) Verstegen, Joan (Dan) Nelessen, Joe (Joy) Gitter, Barb (Cliff) Bungert, Bev (Gene) Utke, Mary Wittlin, Tom (Theresa) Lienhardt and Jim Gitter. She is further survived by many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister Virginia, brothers Robert and Leo, sister Ruth (Elmer) Lienhardt, niece Jane Gitter, nephew Charles Gitter, and a special friend Ed "Red" Sullivan.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Rosella will be held at 10:30 am. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 103 N. Olk St., Hortonville, with Msgr. James Feely and Parish Director Greg Layton officiating. Friends and family may call directly at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to Glenn Preisler for his care and concern for Rosella over the years. They would also like to thank Sandy, Dawn and the entire staff at Kindred Hearts of New London, along with the nurses of Heartland Hospice and Dr. Timothy Houlihan. In addition, the family would like to acknowledge Fr. Arul Joseph I. and Tom and Twilla Beyer from Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New London, for their many visits.

Other Events:

• Military Service: WWII,
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: 18 Nov 1989

Notes:

Military Service:
Name:James L Steffen
Service Info.:S SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Birth Date:13 Jan 1925
Death Date:18 Nov 1989
Cemetery:Lake View Memorial Park
Cemetery Address:2786 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, WI 54901

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name:James Leslie Steffen
[James L Steffen]
SSN:387286396
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:13 Jan 1925
Birth Place:Niaarga Marr, Wisconsin
Father Name:Gerald I Steffen
Mother Name:Clemteine B Otto
Death Date:18 Nov 1989
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Nov 1947: Name listed as JAMES LESLIE STEFFEN; 29 Nov 1989: Name listed as JAMES L STEFFEN

Helen married Draheim, Robert E. Aft 1937. Robert was born 8 Nov 1919; died 31 Mar 1975; was buried Aft 31 Mar 1975, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Glendon married Bondow, Pearl 19 Aug 1950. Pearl was born 4 Jan 1921, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 30 Aug 2005, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 4 Aug 2012

Notes:

Obituary:
From Her Valley Funeral Home Obituary: Charlotte A. Werner (nee Krueger) age 86, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, Saturday, August 4, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. She joins her loving husband, Joseph, in Heaven. Charlotte was born on January 13, 1926 in the Town of Hortonia, at the Steffen Family farm. Her birth was attended by midwife Lyda Oak. She married Joseph J. Werner on July 2, 1949 in Hortonville, WI. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2006, after 56 years of marriage. Charlotte was the last surviving child of Charles and Ella (Steffen) Krueger. Charlotte received a 2 year Teaching Diploma from Outagamie Rural Normal School in 1945. She taught at one-room rural Elm Grove Center School; Medina Graded School and Dale Graded School during 1944 to 1950. Beginning in 1951 she remained at home to devote herself to raising her family, but returned to work as a para-professional in Kindergarten at Little Chute Public School in 1967. She continued working and returned to school at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education on August 3, 1973. Charlotte was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education Beta Theta Chapter at UW-Oshkosh. She continued her teaching career at Little Chute Public School, teaching Kindergarten until she retired in 1988. She was beloved by her students and touched their lives with her constant cheerful and caring manner. On April 22, 1988 Charlotte was recognized by the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for 26 years of dedicated service. She joined the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association (WREA) and the Outagamie County Retired Educators Association (OCREA) in November 1989. Charlotte coordinated the reservations for the OCREA monthly teachers luncheon with the help of her husband, Joseph, from 1991 to 2001. In 2011, Charlotte was nominated to the WREA High Honor Roll for making a difference in so many of her students lives. Charlotte enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk and Wheel of Fortune on television and listening to her police scanner. Charlotte liked dancing at weddings and at Rainbow Gardens. She was a charter member of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish. Charlotte is survived, and will be sadly missed, by her four loving children: Charlene (Michael) Bernaski, Wauwatosa, WI; Charles (Susan) Werner, Germantown, WI; Jerome Werner, Menomonee Falls, WI; James Werner, Appleton, WI; precious granddaughters, Sara Bernaski, Wauwatosa, WI and Amanda and Abigail Werner, Germantown, WI; special family friend, Mark Spies and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Willard) Baehman and Helen Mae (Robert) Draheim and brothers and sisters-in-law: Glen (Pearl) Krueger and Frederick (Alice) Krueger. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald Street, with Reverend Gerald Falk officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville.

Charlotte married Werner, Joseph 2 Jul 1949, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Joseph (son of Werner, George and Becher, Anna) was born 15 Oct 1921, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Mar 2006, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hortonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1948, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Education - High School:
Hortonville High School Class of 1948

Frederick married Koeppl, Alice A. 7 May 1960, Stephensville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Alice (daughter of Koeppl, Frank and Sommers, Nellie Ellen) was born 5 Jan 1936; died 11 Jan 2008. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 1943 and 1946; WWII - US Army Air Force
• Obituary: 25 Oct 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Harold "Hal" Charles Olk age 90, Clintonville passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the New London Family Medical Center.
Hal was born on March 30, 1922 in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of the late Harold V. and Claribel (Hastings) Olk. He attended St Rose Elementary School and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1939. Hal followed in the footsteps of his father becoming a pharmacist, graduating from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1943. He served during World War II in the Army Air Force from 1943-1946 when he was honorably discharged. Hal then returned to Clintonville where he began working for his father at Olk Drug Store. On September 4, 1950, Hal was united in marriage with Marjorie Battes at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bear Creek. Hal enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, playing golf, watching sporting events on T.V and playing cards, especially bridge and schafskopf. He was an avid learner and encouraged education. After his father's retirement in 1955, Hal and his brother, Jay owned the drugstore until Hal's retirement in 1989. Hal and Jay were very dedicated in keeping the store open daily over Hal's 43 years of work. Now that he was retired, he was finally able to travel to many interesting places in the United States and Europe. Over the years Hal was actively involved at St. Rose Church, Clintonville where he was a mass server, usher, Eucharistic Minister, and belonged to the Folk and Resurrection Choirs. He was a member the Clintonville Lion's Club, the Clintonville American Legion, Post #63, the Knights of Columbus, and the Clintonville Riverside Golf Course. Hal also had served on the Board of Directors at the Clintonville Savings and Loan.
Hal is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marge, his two daughters Barbara (Jerry) Wisniewski, Lyndhurst, OH and Kristine (Jerry) Slattery, Middleton; and his three sons Dan, Ames, IA; Paul (Lynn), Denver, CO; and Bob, Huntington Beach, CA; Grandchildren Patti (Jim) Feipel and Kristin (Doug) Jansky, Emily and Ella Merwin Olk, and Elyse, Ryan and Grady Slattery. Great Grandchildren: Cooper Feipel and Madeline and Trevor Jansky; Brother James (Bernice) Olk, Clintonville; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Mary, son, David; and infant great granddaughter, Grace Feipel.
A funeral mass will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, October, 27, 2012 at St. Rose Church, Clintonville with Rev. John "Jack " Mullarkey and Parish Director, Lincoln Wood officiating. Interment will be in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville.
Friends may call at St. Rose Catholic Church on Friday from 6 until 9 P.M. and after 10 A.M. Saturday at the church until the time of the service.
A parish prayer service will be held 8:30 P.M. Friday at the church.
Military Honors will be provided at the cemetery on Saturday by the American Legion Post # 63 and the VFW Post # 664 of Clintonville.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting his family with the arrangements. An online guestbook can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 25, 2012

Harold married Battes, Marjorie (daughter of Battes, Peter and Unknown, Teresa) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 10 Jul 2016; APC

Notes:

1930 Census:
Harold V Olk40
Clarabell Olk42
Harold H Olk8
J Howard Olk5

Obituary:
James H. Olk, "Jay" age 91 of Clintonville, passed away early Friday morning, July 8, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton.
James Howard Olk was born December 18, 1924 in Neenah, WI the son of the late Harold & Claribel (Hastings) Olk. He was raised in Clintonville and was a lifelong member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. He attended St. Rose School and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1942. He attended the University Of Wisconsin School Of Pharmacy from 1942 to 1943 and then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a staff sergeant in the European Theatre for two years during WWII, being honorably discharged in August 1945. He returned to the UW School of Pharmacy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in June 1948. He then became employed at Olk Drug Store in Clintonville working for his father, and in 1955 became co-owner with his brother, Harold C. Olk. On June 9, 1951 Jay married Bernice Helen Durben at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. Five children followed. As a member of St. Rose, Jay was an active participant. He was a mass server, sang in the pre-Vatican II Latin mass adult choir, and was a lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post # 63, Clintonville, and the Riverside Golf Course. Jay enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, watching TV, and following the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.
Survivors include:
His wife of 65 years: Bernice D. Olk
His children: Frederick J. Olk, Cicero, IL, Elizabeth O. (Andrew) Borchardt, Redgranite, Stephen Olk, Appleton, William Olk, Clintonville, Dr. Douglas G. (Marilyn) Olk, Dubuque, IA
Grandchildren: Gregory Olk, Rochester, MN, Rachel Olk, Madison, & Michael Olk, Dubuque, IA
Sisters-in-law: Marjorie Olk, Dorothy M. Peplinski, & Bernadette M. Bittner
Many nieces & nephews
James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold C. Olk; & brother-in-law, Norbert Peplinski.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville with the Rev. John "Jack" Mullarkey officiating. Interment will follow at St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville. Military honor rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #664, American Legion Post #63, & American Legion Aux. Unit #63, all of Clintonville.
Friends may call on Saturday at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
Jay's family would like to express their appreciation to the doctors, nurses and medical facilities that cared for him.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting his family. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 10, 2016 -

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 27 Dec 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
On December 27, 2015, God took Harland's hand and led him home. Harland was born August 30, 1937 to Grace (Gutoski) and John Steffen of Hortonville, WI. After graduating high school in Hortonville, Harland joined the Navy, serving two years on the USS Macon, stationed out of Boston, Mass. While there, Harland married Pauline (Polley) at Chealsea Naval Base Chapel on January 23, 1958. Following his discharge, Harland and Peggy made their home in New London, where they raised Harland's pride and joy, five children. Prior to graduating high school, Harland worked alongside his father at Steffen Elevator in Dale. After returning from the Navy, Harland resumed working with his father until he began at Curwood in January of 1960, where he worked for 39 years. After his retirement, he enjoyed working in his yard, feeding the birds, doing woodworking projects, and helping out his children with their never-ending home projects.
Harland is survived by his wife, Pauline of 57 years; their five children, Andrea (David) Vanden Heuvel, Mary (Mark) Kleist, Michael Steffen, Anthony (Michelle) Steffen, Elizabeth (Richard) Stroesenreuther; grandchildren, Adam (Kaitlyn) Kleist, Ashley (Andrew) Webb, Brennan, Lauren and Caitlin Stroesenreuther, Payton Steffen; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Nora and Eva Webb; brothers, James (Laurie) Steffen, Joel (Susan) Steffen; sisters-in-law, Joan Polley, Jillane Borman, Roseann Polley, Dorothy (Joseph) Marzolf and brother-in-law, James (Linda) Polley.
Harland was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Steffen; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Thomas and Dorothy Polley; a grandson, Nathan Stroesenreuther; brothers-in-law, James Borman, Richard Polley and Dan Polley.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at Cline and Hanson Funeral Home in New London and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Fr. Robert Groher will be officiating and burial will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London.
The family would like to thank all of Harland's doctors along with the Theda Care Hospice staff for all the comfort and compassion they showed Harland and the support they gave his family.

Mary — Verstegen, Kenneth P.. (son of Verstegen, Jerome Arnold and Bevers, Elizabeth Jane "Beth") [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Weihing, Joy. (daughter of Weihing, Merle and Petersen, Mary) [Group Sheet]

Joan married Nelessen, Daniel (son of Nelessen, James A. and Schmidt, Rita) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Wittlin, Randall [Group Sheet]

Judy married VanDera, Leroy (son of VanDera, Andrew J. and Schumacher, Marie) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Mar 2018; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
Freedom - Mary A. Krueger, 62, of Freedom, passed away Tuesday evening, March 20, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton after losing her courageous battle with cancer and COPD. She was born September 8, 1955, daughter of the late Frederick and Alice (Koeppl) Krueger.
She is a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom.
Mary graduated from Hortonville High School in 1973 and attended Fox Valley Technical College earning her nursing degree.
Mary worked as a nurse at Oneida Health Center and New London Medical Center where she was proud to be of assistance to others.
Mary was very creative, always working with her hands on sewing and crocheting projects.
Mary accomplished her goal of taking a trip to Ireland to celebrate her Irish heritage. She was also a life-long Packer fan.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Thomas) Gault; son, Mike (Rachel) Krueger; four grandchildren: Tristan, Samuel, Kylee, Lillian, and one more on the way; five sisters: Sue Krueger, Deb (Rick) Diedrich, Theresa (Kevin) Marquette, Tammy Krueger, and Cindy Krueger; four brothers: Chuck (Kaye) Krueger, Randy Krueger, Tim (Brenda) Krueger, and Tom Krueger. She is further survived by aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sister-in-law, Sandra Krueger; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 9:00 am until the funeral mass at 12:00 noon with Fr. Walter Stumpf officiating. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mary's memory.
Online condolences may be expressed for Mary's family at www.muehlboettcher.com
Special thanks to the 4th Floor staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital and the Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology staff for the wonderful care given to Mary. She cherished her friendship with Dr. Michael Flood and family, and all her coworkers.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 25, 2018

Carla married Mueller, Timothy (son of Mueller, Frederick E. and Sprangers, Beatrice) [Group Sheet]

Amanda married Verhagen, Eric J. (son of Verhagen, Gregory Donald and Just, Suzanne Kay) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 3 Oct 2016; APC

Notes:

Obituary:
On September 27, 2016, Owen James Verhagen entered into this world at 2:45 PM and went to meet the Lord 31 minutes later at, 3:16 PM. We take great joy from the time we had with him, and we have peace in knowing he watches over us every day.
Owen is survived by his parents Eric and Amanda; sister Karlee Verhagen; grandparents: Tim and Carla Mueller and Greg and Sue Verhagen; Great Grandparents: Beatrice Mueller, LeRoy and Judith Van Dera, and Carol Just. Aunts/Uncles: Travis Mueller and Nichole Brady and their son Brady Mueller, Chelsea Verhagen, and Jeremy Verhagen
Proceeded in Death By: Great Grandfather Fredrick Mueller, Great Grandfather Roger Just, Great Grandparents Don and Pat Verhagen.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, De Pere. A Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send a condolence to Owen's family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Bellin Health - especially Dr. Ough, Nurse Holli and Nurse Kimberly for their compassion and support.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 3, 2016

Died:
Born at 2:45 PM and died 31 minutes later at, 3:16 PM