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Lau, Gerhard Sr.

Lau, Gerhard Sr.

Male 1909 - 1982  (72 years)

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  1. 1.  Lau, Gerhard Sr.Lau, Gerhard Sr. was born 17 May 1909, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Feb 1982; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Brillion, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 1910 Census: 1910, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1920 Census: 1920, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
    • 1940 Census: 1940, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
    • Obituary: 1 Mar 1982; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    1910 Census:
    Albert Lau24
    Annie Lau21
    Gerheart Lau0
    [11/12]

    1920 Census:
    Albert Lau34
    Annie Lau32
    Gerhard Lau10
    Delbert Lau3

    1940 Census:
    Gerhard Lau30
    Rachel Lau27
    Gerhard Lau7
    Dorothy Lau5
    Alexander Lau3
    Phyllis Lau10/12

    Obituary:
    LauGerhard5/17/1909Post Crescent3/1/1982B8

    Gerhard married Wenzel, Rachel Bef 1932. Rachel was born 10 May 1912, Rockland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Aug 1986; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lau, Gerhard Jr.  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 28 Jul 1932, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Sep 2013, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 3. Lau, Alex  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. Lau, Dorothy A.  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 21 Apr 1934, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Nov 2015, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA.
    4. 5. Lau, Phyliss M.  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 17 May 1939, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Aug 2018, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lau, Gerhard Jr.Lau, Gerhard Jr. 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.Gerhard1) was born 28 Jul 1932, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 28 Sep 2013, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Aft 1950; Korea
    • Obituary: 1 Oct 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Gerhard "Junior" Lau, age 81, of Potter, went home to be with our Lord Saturday, September 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
    He was born July 28, 1932 in Brillion, son of the late Gerhard Sr. and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army stationed in Korea 1954-1956. On June 22, 1957 Junior married Carolyne Riemer. He was employed by Long Lake Cheese Factory, Schwan's, Rent-A-Truck, Saunders and Ryder. He was a member of the American Legion Post #126 as well as Trinity Lutheran Church Council and School Board, Potter Fire Department, Community Association and Potter Athletic Association. He was one of the organizers of the Potter Youth baseball program. He was also an active church usher. He enjoyed playing cards and games, fishing, spending time at the pond, watching Wisconsin athletics including high school, college and professional teams, being a part of the Potter clowns, attending the annual Gospel Fest and helping family and friends.
    He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyne, their three children: Nancy (Mark) Sweere, Kirkland, WA; John (Lisa) Lau, Hilbert; Barb (Larry) Mirsberger, Hilbert. Nine grandchildren: Nathan, Jordan, Aliah and Conner Sweere; Garrett, Aaron and Halley Lau; Angela and Kylee Mirsberger. Brother: Alex (Elaine) Lau and sisters: Dorothy Koffarnus, Phyllis (Wayne) Koffarnus, Erdine (Roger) Schultz. Two brother-in-laws: Ronald Bessert and Robert Schaff.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, a sister Emogene, brother-in-law Ralph Koffarnus, two sister-in-laws Arlene Bessert and Ann Schaff and a nephew Alan Bessert.
    Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul with the Rev. Tim Benninghoff officiating. Friends may visit at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, on Wednesday, October 2, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
    Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
    Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on October 1, 2013

    Gerhard married Reimer, Carolyne [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Lau, 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.

  2. 3.  Lau, AlexLau, Alex 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.Gerhard1)

  3. 4.  Lau, Dorothy A.Lau, Dorothy A. 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.Gerhard1) was born 21 Apr 1934, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Nov 2015, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: 20 Nov 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Dorothy A. Koffarnus, age 81, of Hilbert, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
    Dorothy was born on April 21, 1934 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Gerhard Sr. and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau. On October 20, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ralph Koffarnus at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2008. Dorothy was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hilbert, participating in the Ladies Aid. She was employed by Fromageries Bel for many years. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who she loved dearly. She also enjoyed playing cards and other games. Dorothy also loved cooking, baking, and gardening. She had a kind heart and was always helping others.
    She will be sadly missed by her five children: Debbie (Mike) Bursack of Menasha, Jayne (Dan)Rogney of Appleton, Jim (Mary Beth) Koffarnus of Hilbert, Julie (Greg) Pritzl of Appleton, and Bob (Sandi) Koffarnus of Brillion; grandchildren: Jared and Justin Bursack, Melissa (Andy) Fulcer, Marc and Michael Rogney, Joe Koffarnus, Adam, Rachel, Emily, and Ben Pritzl, Derek and Jake Koffarnus, and Jessica Draheim; great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Mason Fulcer; two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Phyllis (Wayne) Koffarnus and Erdine (Roger) Schultz, one brother and two sisters-in-law: Alex (Elaine) Lau and Carolyne Lau; Ralph's family: Alvin Koffarnus, Vera Smallcombe, Elaine Giese, and Kay Koffarnus; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Ralph, one brother: Gerhard Lau, Jr., one sister: Emogene Lau, father-in-law and mother-in-law: George and Helena (Lautenschlaeger) Koffarnus; five brothers-in-law: Elmer, Norbert, Rueben, Roman, and Gerald Koffarnus, and three sisters-in-law: Esther Muesegades, Mildred Helstrom, and Lucille Flemming.
    Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 43 3rd Street, in Hilbert. The Rev. Timmothy Heath will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery.
    Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.
    Online condolences may be made.
    You were a loving Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma. We love you and will miss you dearly

    Dorothy married Koffarnus, Ralph 20 Oct 1956. Ralph (son of Koffarnus, George and Lautenschlaeger, Helena) was born 26 May 1933; died 6 Aug 2008; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Koffarnus, Julie  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. 5.  Lau, Phyliss M.Lau, Phyliss M. 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.Gerhard1) was born 17 May 1939, Rantoul, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Aug 2018, Darboy, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA.

    Phyliss married Koffarnus, Wayne [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Lau, NancyLau, 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. (2.Gerhard2, 1.Gerhard1)

    Nancy married Sweere, Mark (son of Sweere, John J. "Jack" Jr. and Richart, Ramona Lee) [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Koffarnus, JulieKoffarnus, Julie 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.Dorothy2, 1.Gerhard1)

    Julie — Pritzl, Gregory Harold. (son of Pritzl, Harold Aloysius and Lamers, Dorothy) [Group Sheet]



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