Neumiller

Phillip Neumiller and Marie Sophie Jacobi Neumiller
(Source:  Photo courtesy of the children of Lois and Fred Neumiller)

Philip Neumiller was born in 1883 in the Ukraine city of Odessa, Russia.  In his early years, Philip moved to Wilhelstahl, now a municipality of Bavaria, Germany.  In 1908 at age 25, he immigrated to Argentina.  On the ship he met Marie Sophie Jacobi.  They married in Argentina on November 8, 1908 and a few years later, sailed to America landing at the Port of New Orleans July 21, 1910.

Nine children were born of Phillip and Marie:  John was born in Argentina; Phillip and Mary in Illinois; William and Esther in Canada; Emma and Fred in Greeley, Colorado; and Ray and Reinhold in Wisconsin.

After living in several areas of the U.S. and Canada, the Neumiller family moved to Wisconsin and settled in Somers Township in a house on Meyer Lane.

As young men, Fred Neumiller and his brother engaged in potato farming which expanded into potato brokerage, trucking, and warehousing.  They sold to major companies such as Frito Lay and Campbell's Soup.

Fred Neumiller
(Source:  Photo courtesy of the children of Lois and Fred Neumiller)

Fred Neumiller and Lois Scheckler Neumiller
(Source:  Photo courtesy of the children of Lois and Fred Neumiller)

In 1947, Fred Neumiller married Lois Elaine Scheckler.  To this marriage, six children were born.  Lois Scheckler was the daughter of Emory and Helen Thompson Scheckler, early pioneers and prominent farmers in the Berryville area of Somers Township.  Emory and Helen had seven children:  Lois Scheckler Neumiller, Hazel Scheckler Gitzlaff, Alice Scheckler Meyer, Verna Scheckler, and Donald, Emory and Richard Scheckler.

Neumiller Farms operated their business in the "heart of the village" of Somers for many years on the former property of Matt Rasmussen, Somers' own "cabbage king".  In 1974, Fred Neumiller relocated his potato farming location to Illinois where he discovered abundant available land near the Mississippi River where the sandy soil was ideal for irrigation, a perfect combination for maximizing potato crop production.  Today, Neumiller Farms, Inc. operated farms in Savanna, Cordova, Erie, and Bath, Illinois.
(Source:  Story written by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson as told by Tom Neumiller and Carrie Neumiller Henderson)

Civil War List of Somers

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Hansche, William F.

(Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Racine and Kenosha Counties. Lake City Publishing Co. Chicago. 1892

William F. Hansche

William F. Hansche, who is successfully engaged in farming in Somers Township, Kenosha County, Wisconsin was born in Racine County on the 23^rd of March, 1861, a son of William C. and Mary (Heck) Hansche, natives of Germany.  The father’s birth occurred in June, 1827, and after completing the public school course he learned the wagon maker’s trade in the fatherland.  In 1840 he accompanied his parents, William and Sophia Hansche. On their emigration to America the family took passage on a sailing vessel which was completely wrecked off the island of Haiti and all of the passengers were compelled to stay in San Domingo for twenty-one weeks.  In the fall the family succeeded in reaching New York and thence went to Cleveland, Ohio, where they spent five years.  While living there they met Huron Beebe, who had a farm near Racine, Wisconsin, and who induced them to settle in Racine County.  William Hansche successfully engaged in farming there until his demise, which occurred in 1873, when he was sixty-eight years old.  He was survived until 1874 by his wife.  They were the parents of three sons and one daughter.  William C. Hansche, the father of our subject, became the owner of land in Racine County and gained recognition as one of the most practical and efficient agriculturists of his locality.  His political allegiance was given to the Republican party.  He was well known and his demise, which occurred in 1893, was deeply regretted.  In 1860 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Heck, a daughter of Philip Heck, and five children were born to them, namely; William F;  Fred;  Louis,  Katie, who married Ernest Scheckler; and Sophia, the wife of Augustus J. Piper.

William F. Hansche received a good education, attending school until was eighteen years of age, when he turned his entire attention to assisting his father with the farm work, being so engaged for eight years.  When twenty-six years old he purchased sixty-five acres of land on Section 5, Somers Township, and has since increased his holdings until his farm now comprises one hundred acres, all of which is under cultivation.  He has made all of the excellent improvements on the place and has taken great pride in making his farm one of the best developed in his Township.  He uses up-to-date methods in his work and gains a good income from his land.

In May, 1890, Mr. Hansche was united in marriage to Miss Jane Piper, and they have two children;  Harvey, who married Etna Halter, a daughter of Henry Halter, of Mount Pleasant; and Lucille, who is at home.

Mr. Hansche supports the Republican part at national elections but at other times votes independently.  He is a member of the Woodmen camp at Somers, and in religious faith is a Methodist.  He has thoroughly identified his interests with those of his community and can be depended upon to advance the public good in any possible.

(Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Racine and Kenosha Counties.  Lake City Publishing Co.  Chicago.  1892.  Additional Source:  City and County of Kenosha, Wisconsin, A Record of Settlement, Vol. II)

Partial 1908 Map of Somers Township
Section 5, W.F. Hansche parcel

Lucille Hansche (daughter of William F. and Jane B.)

Harvey W. Hansche
Route 3 Box 128
Age 77.  Passed away unexpectedly May 17, 1967 in St. Luke's Hospital.  Mr. Hansche was born in Kenosha Count on Sept 8, 1889 and had been a lifelong resident.  he was a farmer all of his life.  Mr. Hansche attended the Bethany Methodist Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Young of Milwaukee and Mrs. Wendell (Betty) Hall of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Barr, living on the South Lakeshore Road.  His wife, Esther, preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 1965 and a son was killed in service during World War II.  West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine. 
(Source:  Racine Journal May 18, 1967)




Berryville Hansche Relatives

John Scheckler (born 1836 in Germany and settled  in Mt. Pleasant, Racine County) married Elizabeth Hansche (daughter of Ernest and Kathrina Hansche) in 1859.  John and Elizabeth had seven children:  Ernest, Fred, Elizabeth, John, Minnie, William and George.  George married Grace Dearsley, daughter of William Dearsley of Berryville.

Frederick J. Hansche (born October 1837) arrived about 1865 and married Fredricka Tigges before leaving Germany.  They had 6 children

• George, Polk City, Wisconsin
• Minnie married A.J. Scheckler
• Alfred J. married Jennie Bose, daughter of William F. and Nellie Braid (Breaid) Bose
• Samuel H. married Emma Wensing
• Emma, deceased

Rudoph Hansche (born about 1814 in Germany) arrived in 1841 and married in 1859 Miss Anna Seorgel.  The had 9 children:

• Sophia married Norbert Grabher
• Eliza married William Piper
• George married Lucy Olle
• Fred William married Theresa Grobher
• Katherine married Anton Lund
• William J. married Etta Bradley
• Clara married Carl Scheckler
• Lottie
• Ernest married Marie Jorgensen

Almer William Hansche, son of William J. and Etta Bradley

(Source:  DorisMayesBennett shared originally to MyHartland @ ancestry.com)

Almer Hansche, age 63, passed away March 5 in St. Luke's Hospital in Racine.  Mr. Hansche was born in Racine on Sept 14, 1892.  Surviving are his wife, Grace; two daughters, Miss June Hansche and Mrs. Doris Hansche Rhodes; mother, Mrs. William Hansche, one sister, Mrs. Alice Mortensen, all of Racine.  Mound Cemetery.  Date of death March 5, 1956.
(Source:  Racine Journal, March 6, 1956)

Hansche and Harcus




News article:  Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel F. Harcus, Town of Somers
(Source:  DianesConnection originally shared on ancestry.com)
 

Grace and Sam ran this little gas station / grocery on Sheridan Road. In 2008 the little building is still there, but it is now part of a house that someone is living in, surrounded by many other homes. (Left to Right) Grace, unknown, Sam

(Source:  DianesConnection originally shared on ancestry.com)



Samuel and Grace Harcus with children
left to right:  Leslie Harcus, Mrs. Grace Harcus Hansche, Ellsworth Harcus
(Source:  DianesConnection originally shared on ancestry.com)

Mrs. Harcus and Grace Harcus Hansche, Somers Township, Kenosha County

(Source:  Original photo from the collection Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson who took piano lesson from Grace Hansche in the 1960's.  Grace Hansche and Jackie's grandmother, Vernetta Klapproth, were friends and neighbors.)

Jacob Rudolph Hansche
Jacob Rudolph Hansche was born October 13, 1841.  Immigration date from passport is June 1868. His wife's name was Rika.  NOTE:  The Naturalization application of Jacob Hansche shows two witnesses:  Peter J. Meyers and Fred Hansche.  Jacob and Rika's children: Kate, Fred, August, Edward Henry and Louise.

Edward Henry Hansche married Anna. They had one son, Henry Edward, born about 1913.





Anna Hansche and "Jr." who is Daniel Klapproth, Jr., neighbors of the Hansche's
(Source:  Original photo courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright February 2012.  All Rights Reserved.)



Sherwood Klapproth, Daniel Klapproth, Jr. and Henry Hansche taken at the Hansche Farm looking east.
(Source: Original photo courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright February 2012. All Rights Reserved. Klapproth family were neighbors of the Ed Hansche family)

Edward and Anna Hansche wedding photo
(Source:  Original photo courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright February 2012.  All Rights Reserved.  Klapproth family were neighbors of the Ed Hansche family)

Henry Hansche
Edward and Anna Hansche had one son, Henry Edward, born about 1913.

Partial 1927 Map of Somers Township

Krueger

Christian Friedrick and Louisa Klapproth Krueger
(Photo Source:  City and Kenosha County Record of Settlement by Frank H. Lyman, Vol. II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke 1916)

Christian Friedrich Krueger

C.F. Kreuger, who is a highly esteemed resident of Somers Township, has been identified with agricultural interests in Kenosha County for many years and is now living retired, having gained a competence by his well directed labors.  His birth occurred in Germany in 1837, and he received a good common school education that country.  Later he learned the wagon maker’s trade, which he followed successfully until he was thirty-one years of age, when, in 1868, he emigrated to the United States.  He at once made his way to the middle west and for four years worked at his trade in Racine, Wisconsin, at the end of which time he purchased sixty-three acres on Section 6, Somers Township, Kenosha County, where he has since resided.  In the meantime, however, he disposed of part of his land but still holds title to twenty-nine acres.  He has improved his farm in various ways and while actively engaged in agricultural pursuits he was recognized as one of the most progressive and most successful farmers of his locality.  He managed his business affairs well and practiced thrift and in time gained a competence that now enables him to enjoy a period of leisure.

In 1868 occurred the marriage of Mr. Krueger to Miss Louisa Klapproth and they became the parents of eight children but only three survive, namely Mathilde, (Tillie) now Mrs. Frank Linstroth, who has four children: Emma, now Mrs. William Scheckler, who resides in Racine and has three children; Herman F. who married Lydia Limper and is farming in Somers Township.

Mr. Krueger believes in the principles of the Republican Party but at local elections supports the best man irrespective of his political affiliation.  His religious faith in indicated by his membership on the Evangelical Association  and has many sterling traits of character have gained him the respect of all who know him.  The success which he has gained is due entirely to his own efforts as when he began his independent career he had neither capital nor influential friends.

(Source: City and Kenosha County Record of Settlement by Frank H. Lyman, Vol. II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke 1916)

C.F. Krueger and Louisa Klapproth Krueger Obituaries

Louise Klapproth Krueger Obituary
Newsclipping from personal collection of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson



C.F. Kruger Obituary
Obituary newslipping from the personal collection of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson

More About The Krueger Family
Louise Klapproth Krueger was born October 2, 1844 in Hannover/Brunswick Germany.  She was the daughter of Heinrich Christian Friedrich Klapproth and Hanne Justine Louise Christiane Pinnecke Klapproth of Germany.  Christian Friedrick Krueger was born February 13, 1837 in Germany.  C.F. and Louise were married in Germany May 12, 1868.

Children of C.F. and Louise Krueger: Birth records below from First Evangelical Church parish records.

Mathilde (Tille) Emilie Krueger, born August 24, 1869 in Racine.  She married Frank Linstroth October 20, 1892 at First Evangelical Church in Racine.  They had four children:  Friedrich Heinrich (Fred), Edward H., Gladice Louise (Gladys) and Frank Wesley.
Louise Ottolie Krueger, born October 23, 1870 in Racine.  Louise died February 21, 1891 of acute pharyngitist.  Buried in Mound Cemetery, Racine.
Herman Friedrich Krueger, born February 14, 1872 in Racine.  Herman married Lydia Sophia Limper about 1900 in Sheboygan.  They had four children: Edward Charles, Alice, George Leslie, and Grace Lydia.  Herman died of prostrate cancer with spread to lungs and spine on August 10, 1943 in Kenosha and is buried at Green Ridge Cemetery in Kenosha. 
Edward Hugo Krueger born September 5, 1873 in Racine.  He died at Berryville on October 27, 1897 and is buried in Mound Cemetery, Racine.
Emma Martha Krueger born July 15, 1875 in Racine.  She married William Scheckler March 8, 1894 at First Evangelical Church in Racine.  They had three children:  Guy and Myrtle (twins) and Edward.
Martha Helena Krueger born November 17, 1877 in Racine.  She died in Berryville on July 24, 1890 and is buried in Mound Cemetery in Racine.
Lydia Amalia Krueger born December 27, 1881 in Berryville.  Lydia married G. Walter Derby (also from Berryville) on September 18, 1906 at First Evangelical Church in Racine.  Witnesses for marriage were John Hansche and Hattie Krueger.  Lydia died age age 40, the same day as her infant son.
Hadwig (Hattie) Hermina Krueger born June 10, 1911 in Berryville.  Died at the age of 24 of pulmonary tuberculosis.  Buried in Mound Cemetery, Racine.
(Source:  Courthouse records, First Evangelical Church parish records researched and collected by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson)


"The Ladies' Aid Society of Berryville will give an ice cream social at Krueger's Grove on Thursday evening, July 26, to which everybody is cordially invited."
(Source:  The Telegraph Courier, July 26, 1926)

"Mrs. Herman Krueger is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. A. Kleunder, in Milwaukee.  Mrs. Tillie Lindstroth is staying at the Krueger home."
(Source:  Racine Journal Feb. 28, 1935)

Emma Martha Kruger Scheckler and William Scheckler Children
Guy and Myrtle were twins born October 3, 1895 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin.  Miss Myrtle Scheckler died January 1984.  Her last known address was Franksville, Wisconsin.
Guy B. Scheckler died 1938.
Edward W. was born Dec. 21, 1905.  He died Aug. 14, 1958 in Kenosha.  He married Bernice Rhode in 1928.

Krueger Wedding Anniversary (May 13, 1918)

1877 Class of Berryville School

(Source:  Photo Courtesy of Kenosha News June 15, 1935 Centennial Edition)

Scheckler Mostly Somers-Some Racine

Gotlieb (John G.) Scheckler
 **Note: In researching the Scheckler family, census, military, maps, cemetery, newspaper and other sources all spell Scheckler differently which is why you may see unusual spellings.

J. Scheckler
(Source:  Photo courtesy of Richard Bovey)

Partial Map 1887 Somers Township, Kenosha County
Scheckler parcels Section 1 at 80 acres  and Section 7 at 26 acres

Gotlieb Scheckler was born about 1826 in Prussia
Mary Scheckler, his wife, was born in Prussia about 1824
Children of Gotlieb and Mary:
John G. born about 1851
Anna M. born about 1856
Ricka born about 1858
William born about 1861
August  born about 1864
Charles (this could be a misprint because Carl Scheckler was also born about 1866) born about 1866
(Source:  US Fed Census 1870.  Note in this census spelling of Schacckler)



Anna Mary Scheckler Kirchner (daughter of John and Anna)
(Source:  Photo by Bailey Family Tree public site at Ancestry.com)

Richard Edwin Kirchner and Anna Mary Scheckler Kirchner
Wedding September 8, 1886
(Photo Source:  Ancestry.com/lindapliska)

About Ricka (Fredericka)
  

Fredericka Scheckler Halter
(Source:  Bailey Family Tree public site at Ancestry.com)

On  June 22, 1881, Henry Halter, son of Louis Halter, a cabinetmaker in Germany who came to America in the 1830's, married Miss Emma Swantz in 1881.  Emma died in 1882 at age twenty-two.  Mr. Halter married (second) in May 1891, Miss Fredericka Scheckler, daughter of John G. and Mary (Birch) Scheckler.  Two children have been born to this marriage, Edna, who married Harvey Hansche, and Frank.

Fredericka Scheckler Halter's parents were natives of Germany, and came to America in 1849, settling first in Chicago.  They then removed to Two Rivers, near Manitowoc, Wisconsin, residing there a short time after which they removed to Racine county, spending two or three years in Mt. Pleasant.  They then removed to Somers township where they reared their family, Mr. Scheckler owning a 110 acre farm there.  He is now seventy-nine years of age.  His wife passed away in 1894, aged seventy years, her death occurring on her birthday.  Both were brought up German Lutherans.  He served during the last year of the Civil War as a soldier.  They had these children:
John
Fred
Mary, the wife of Richard Kirchner of Kenosha County
Fredericka, the wife of Henry Halter of Mt. Pleasant
William of Caledonia Township, Racine County
August of Racine
Charles of Somers Township
(Source:  Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha counties, J.H. Beers 1906)


Mrs. John Scheckler's 85th Birthday
December 6th marked the 85th birthday of Mrs. John Scheckler, one of the oldest and best known settlers of Berryville (lived on Lake Shore Road).  The event was held in her home.  When all had been seated for the evening meal, Mrs. Scheckler's oldest son, Ernest of Chicago, entered the dining room with a large birthday cake ornamented with red, white, and blue candles in the figure of 85.  As he carried it in, he offered this toast:  "Mother, you're another year older today.  Another year dearer, too.  Should you live to be 100 years, it would still be too few."
At Mrs. Scheckler's plate was a blooming plant sent by her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Near of Minneapolis who was unable to be present.  Many other beautiful gifts were evidences of loving remembrances.
Mrs. Scheckler came to this country in 1857 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hansche, her maiden name being Elizabeth Hansche.  They settled in the Township of Mt. Pleasant and in 1858 Mrs. Scheckler became united in marriage with John David Scheckler, whose death occurred in 1883.
Since her marriage, 51 years ago (about 1867), she has always resided on the same farm.  All of her seven children are living and have been very successful.  She is also the proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  The children who attended the reunion are Ernest G. and John H. Scheckler both of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. C.H. (Minnie) Bradley, and Fred W. Scheckler of Racine; and George Scheckler, residing on the farm.  Mrs. Elizabeth Near of Minneapolis and William H. Scheckler of Davenport, Iowa were not in attendance.  Mrs. John Hansche of  Mt. Pleasant, sister of Mrs. Scheckler, was among the guests.
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date December 10, 1918)



Seven Scheckler Children mentioned in article above
1880 U.S. Federal Census (note census spells last name differently)
John Shackler, born about 1838 in Wurtenburg, Germany.  (Died in Racine County Oct 3, 1883 according to Wisconsin Death Records.)
Eliza Shackler, wife, born about Dec, 6, 1835 in W. Phalia, Germany.
Fred Shackler, son.  Born 1862
John Shackler, son.  Born 1866
Minnie Shackler, daughter.  Born 1868
Willie Shackler, son.  Born 1871
George Shackler, son.  Born 1873
Note:
Ernst, son.  Lived in Chicago
Elizabeth M., daughter, born 1863, lived in Minnesota

John G. Shekler 1860  Census (same person as Gotlieb Scheckler)
John G. Shekler
Born about 1827 (similar to John G. Schacckler born about 1827 on 1870 census)
Birthplace:  Wurttemberg
Home in 1860:  Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Spouse:  Anna M. born about 1826
Children:
Gotlieb born about 1851 (same birthdate as John G. (the son) Schacckler on 1880 census)
Philip born about 1853
Anna born about 1855 (similar to Anna M. born about 1856 on 1880 census)
Pauline born about 1859
(Source:  U.S. Federal Census 1860)



More About John G. Scheckler born about 1827
Civil War Record
John G. Schackler (spelling on this record)
Home in 1890:  Somers, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Year Enlisted: 1865
Year Discharged: 1865
Rank:  Private
(Source:  Special Schedules of the 11th Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Records of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Record Group 15



Burial Record - Mound Cemetery
John G. Scheckler
Civil War Veteran
Born:  1827
Place of  Death:  Kenosha County
Date of Death:  May 10, 1912 at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 25 days
(Source:  Mound Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin)
(Additional Note:  Carl Scheckler also buried in Mound Cemetery)


About John G. Scheckler (son) born 1851
"The strange story of a man who has been missing from Kenosha County for more than 40 years and of whom not a single trace has been found in four decades was brought to light in the county court on Tuesday when Judge George Taylor handed down a formal order declaring that John Scheckler, formerly of the Town of Somers, and a son of the late John G. Scheckler, was "legally dead" and named Carl Scheckler, a brother, as administrator of the estate of the "dead" man.  The estate is valued at $2,500 and under the order of the court it will be divided between the brothers and sisters on the long missing man.
John Scheckler was 22 years of age when he disappeared from his father's home in the Town of Somers in 1873.  At the time he stated that he was going to some point in Michigan.  There had been no trouble between the son and the father, but he left Somers in order to seek a fortune in another state.  No word was ever heard from the son after he left his father's home."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date May 8, 1913)



Carl Scheckler born about 1866 (son of Gottlieb and Mary)


Partial Map of 1927 Town of somers, Kenosha County, Berryville area
Carl Scheckler Est.
Section 1 two parcels
Section 7 one parcel



About Carl Scheckler
Carl Scheckler, head of household, born about 1866
Somers Township, Kenosha County
Spouse:  Clara
Children:
Emory, born about 1897
Albert, born about 1905
(Source:  Wisconsin State Census 1905)


Carl Scheckler
Place of Death:  Racine, Wisconsin (St. Mary's Hospital)
Died November 17, 1924 at the age of 58 years, 10 months, and 13 days


Report of the Condition of
American National Bank, Racine, Wisconsin
Close of business on December 31, 1921
Total $824,715.26
Correct - - Attest:
E.F. Freeman
Carl Scheckler
Wm. C. Hood,
Directors
(Source:  Racine Journal News, publication date January 7, 1922)


In the matter of the Estate of Mary Pesch, Deceased
The application of Carl Scheckler, administrator of the estate of Mary Pesch, deceased, late of Racine in said county, for the examination and allowance of his final account, and for the assignment of the residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are by law entitled thereto, and that the court find and determine in whom the real estate owned by said deceased, vested upon the death of said deceased and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax, if any, payable in said estate.
Dated January 31, A.D. 1922.
By the court, Walter C. Palmer, County Judge
(Source:  Racine Journal News February 8, 1922)



Emory Scheckler (son of Carl Scheckler)
Somers Township, Kenosha County
Spouse:  Helen Thompson Scheckler
Children:
Verna born about 1919 or 1920
Emory born about 1921
Hazel born about 1922..Married Lester Gitzlaff November 1, 1941.  Lester died April 13, 1980.
Esther born about 1924.  Married Kaiser.
Alice born about 1925.  Married Meyer.
Donald born about 1927
Richard date of birth unknown.  Richard mentioned in Hazel Clara Scheckler Gitzlaff obituary in 2010.
Lois born about 1929.  Married Neumiller.

Emory Scheckler Obituary



Emory Scheckler and Helen Thompson Scheckler
Wedding
(Source:  Photo courtesy of the children of Lois Scheckler Neumiller and Fred Neumiller)

Emory Scheckler and Helen Scheckler

Mrs. Helen Scheckler, 79 died at Memorial Hospital after an Illinois.  Survivors include three sons, Emory, Donald, and Richard, all of Kenosha; four daughters, Mrs. Lester (Hazel) Gitzlaff and Mrs. Herbert (Esther) Kaiser, both of Kenosha; Mrs. Paul (Alice) Meyer, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Fred (Lois) Neumiller, Sturtevant.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory, and a grandson, David Gitzlaff; and a daughter, Verna.
(Source:  Racine Journal, clipping had no date)



About Fred W. Sheckler
BERRYVILLE (Kenosha County)
A Post Office in Somers Township, Berryville, on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, 5-1/4 miles north of Kenosha, the nearest banking point, Tel W U, Mail daily, F.W. Sheckler, Postmaster.
Businesses who have mail delivered to Berryville Post Office:
Berryville Produce Co.
Dearsley W.D., Produce
Hansche, W.F. & Bros., Produce
Irving Thomas H., hay and sand
Piper Bros., Produce
Sheckler, F.W., General Store and Railway Agent.
(Source:  Smith's Business and Farmers Directory of Racine and Kenosha Counties for 1897-1898.  Edgar Smith, Publisher, Rock Island, Illinois 1897)

Scheckler Mostly Racine-Some Somers


About Eliza (Mrs. John)
The 1920 U.S. Census shows Eliza Scheckler, age 86, widowed, living with her son George Scheckler, his wife Grace and children Irwin, Ethel in Mt. Pleasant, Racine County.



About Fred W. Scheckler
Lived in Mt. Pleasant or Racine
Fred W. Scheckler, born about 1862
Florance Scheckler, spouse, born about 1868
Bell F. Scheckler, daughter, born about 1886
Bertha G. Scheckler, daughter, born about 1888
Blanch M. Scheckler, daughter, born about 1893
Pearl Scheckler, daughter, born about 1905
(Source:  Census Reports for 1905, 1910, 1920, 1930)



1890 and 1892 City of Racine Directory
Frederick L. Scheckler, 1619 Winslow Ct., Occupation:  Butcher


About John Scheckler (son of John and Eliza Scheckler)
Lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois with wife Caroline G., born in Illinois in about 1872, and son Keith who was born about 1891 in Chicago, Cook County.  Keith Scheckler married Gertrude Nachtway September 23, 1916 in Cook County, Illinois
(Source:  Census reports for 1910, 1920, 1930 and Marriage Index for Cook County)

Keith Scheckler registered for the WWI Draft
Name:  Keith John Scheckler, 3134 Leland, Cook County
Born: January 9, 1891 at ElPaso, Illinois
Trade: Managed Real Estate Office at Northern Trust Co., 50 S. LaSalle St., Chicago
(Source:  The National Archives, WWI Registration Cards 1917-1918)
Keith died in DuPage County, Illinois October 10, 1995
(Source:  Social Security Death Index)

"Mrs. John Scheckler and son Keith have returned to their home in Chicago after enjoying a month's sojourn in Berryville."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date October 22, 1900)



About Elizabeth M. Scheckler Near (daughter of John and Eliza Scheckler
Elizabeth M. Scheckler, born in 1863.  She married in 1892 Mr. John Near, born about 1863, son of Jacob and Rachell Near, who lived in Racine, Wisconsin in 1870.  The lived in Alcester, Union, South Dakota in 1900, Algona, Kossuth, Iowa in 1925, and Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minn. in 1930.  Elizabeth and her husband John had two daughters:  Cleo Leone and Edith C.
(Source:  Census Reports for 1870, 1900, 1925, and 1930)



About Ernest G. Scheckler

Ernest Scheckler

Born:  May 30, 1862 at Berryville, Wisconsin
Parents:  John G. and Eliza Scheckler
Death:  May 5, 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Buried:  Rosehill Cemetery
Spouse of Ernest G. Scheckler:  Kate
(Source:  Illinois Death Index 1916-1947)

Ernest Scheckler lived in Mt. Pleasant with his parents and siblings. (1870)
Ernest Scheckler lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois with his wife Tilda Scheckler and their children Ada and Harry. (1910)
Ernest Scheckler lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois with his wife Clotilda Scheckler. (1920)
(Source US Census for 1870, 1910, 1920)

"Mr. and Mrs. George Scheckler and family motored to Chicago last week to see Ernie Scheckler, who has been quite ill."
(Source:  Racine Journal Time publication date March 18, 1922)


About William H. Scheckler
Lived in Mt. Pleasant with parents and siblings. (1880)
Lived in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Emma M. who was born July 1875 in Wisconsin.  They were married in 1894.  Two children:  a son, Guy born October 1894 and a daughter, Myrtil born October 1894. (1900)
Lived in Racine.  A third child was born 1906, a son, Edward W. (1910)
(Source:  Census Reports for 1880, 1900, and 1910)



About Guy Scheckler
"Guy Scheckler, who is attending Lawrence College, is spending a few days with his parents at 1415 Wisconsin Street."
(Source:  Racine Journal News, publication date April 14, 1915)

"Mrs. Thomas R. Williams of Lathrop Avenue entertained at a pretty party recently in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Guy R. Scheckler, formerly of Racine, but now of Crystal Falls, Michigan.  Mr. and Mrs. Scheckler were married only a short time ago.
The evening was pleasantly passed with music and games and a dainty luncheon was served.  In behalf of their friends, Mrs. Williams presented the young couple with a beautiful chest of silver.  At a late hour the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Scheckler a long life of happiness.
The bride is a popular young woman of this city and the groom is a representative of the Hans Buege law firm of Milwaukee.
(Source:  Racine Journal News, publication date December 5, 1917)


About William L. Scheckler
"Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Scheckler observed their wedding anniversary yesterday.  The house was handsomely decorated for the occasion.  The dining room  was decorated in lavender and white, and the living room in yellow, while the parlor was decorated in pink and green.  Among the out of town guests present were Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Scheckler, Mrs. J.H. Scheckler, Keith Scheckler of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. H. Krueger.  Mrs. and Mrs. Scheckler were presented with many handsome gifts.  The music for the occasion was furnished by the John Carey orchestra.
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication date March 11, 1912)

"Says the Vincennes, Indiana Sunday Commercial, under date of November 7, 1915:  W.H. Scheckler and son, Guy, of Racine, Wisconsin, were in the city yesterday.  Mr. Scheckler and son are touring from their home to Miami, Florida where they will remain until next June.  They are making the trip in a Case 35 and report that they have had no trouble so far.  They say that the roads in Indiana are the best they have gone over on their journey.  Mr. Scheckler stated that he was in the city some four months ago looking after some real estate and that upon entering the city was hardly able to recognize it on account of the vast improvements which have taken place.  They left Sunday morning at an early hour for Evansville from which point they will continue their journey southward and if conditions are favorable they expect to reach their destination in about two weeks.
(Source: Racine Journal New, publication date November 10, 1915


About George Scheckler
Lived in Mt. Pleasant with parents and siblings. (1880)
Lived in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Grace Scheckler.  Year Married 1900.  (1900)
Lived in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Grace Scheckler and two children:  Irwin born 1901 and Ethel born 1903 and mother of George, Eliza Scheckler. (1910)
Lived in Mt. Pleasant.  Same as 1910.  (1920)
(Source:  Census Reports 1880, 1900, 1920, 1920)



More About George Scheckler
George Sheckler, son of John Sheckler, was born on the old family homestead in Mt. Pleasant township on January 14, 1873 and at the usual age entered the district schools, continuing his education there until he reached the age of sixteen.  He was a lad of but ten years when his father died and after his textbooks were put aside he worked on the old homestead and afterward took over the management of the property, upon which he has since lived, having thirty two acres of land which he devotes to truck gardening.  The vegetables which he produces are of fine size and quality and therefore find a ready sale on the market.  In all his business dealings he is thoroughly reliable, his transactions ever measuring up to honorable standards.
On the 8th of March 1900 Mr. Sheckler was married to Miss Grace Dearsley, daughter of William and Lena  (Wyman) Dearsley( also a pioneer of Berryville), and they have two children: Irwin and Ethel.  George Sheckler votes with the Republican party, has served as a member of the school board, and belongs to the Methodist Church.
(Source:  Racine:  Belle City of the Lakes and Racine County, Fanny Stone, Sup Editor, S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1916)


A.J. Scheckler and Minnie Hansche Wedding 

A. J. Scheckler and Minnie Hansche Scheckler
Wedding Photo - Date around 1890
(Source:  Photo courtesy of Richard Bovey)

A.J. Scheckler

A.J. Scheckler Meat Market, Racine, Wisconsin
(Photo Source:  Courtesy of Richard Bovey)

A.J. Scheckler, who has conducted a meat maket at the corner of Village and 13th Streets for the past 16 years has sold out the business to Terry & Turner.

(Source:  Racine Daily Journal September 17, 1907)

Scheckler Bros Meat Market

Scheckler, August (Scheckler Bros)

Scheckler, Charles (Scheckler Bros)

Meat Market 1310 Villa Street

(Source U.S. City Directory-Racine 1890-1895)

Alfred J. Hansche, the second son of Frederick J. Hansche, now occupies and cultivates the old home farm in connection with his brother, Samuel H. He was born in Mount Pleasant township, February 28, 1874, and attended the district schools until he reached the age of sixteen or seventeen years. He then went to Racine, where he was employed for nine years in the meat market of A. J. Sheckler but on the expiration of that period he returned to the home farm, of which he has since had charge in connection with his brother. They have carefully and systematically cultivated the place, which is largely devoted to the raising of vegetables, and for their product they find a ready sale on the market. The work is systematically and scientifically carried on. They have studied the needs of the soil, know where the best results can be achieved for each crop and their annual sales now amount to a large figure.

In 1904 Alfred J. Hansche was married to Miss Jennie Bose, a daughter of William F. And Nellie (Breaid) Bose. Two children have been born to this marriage, Dorothy and George, who are with their parents on the old homestead, and in the community the family is regarded most highly, occupying a position of prominence and influence. In his political views Mr. Hansche is an earnest republican, while his religious faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. His record, like that of the others of the Hansche family, is most creditable and through more than half a century the Hansches have borne a helpful and important part in the work of developing and improving this section of the state.
(Source) RACINE BELLE CITY OF THE LAKES AND RACINE COUNTY WISCONSIN-ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1916 


Wisconsin Cereal Food Co., Inc.
A.J. Scheckler, Vice President of Wisconsin Cereal Food Co., Inc.  Est 1908.  134 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin.  (Source:  Racine, Wisconsin City Directory, 1914)

We, the undersigned butchers of the City of Racine, hereby agree to keep our places of business closed Sundays from and after December 2, 1899 until April 1, 1900.
George A. Hansche
A.J. Scheckler
(additional names not listed because they are not relavent to Scheckler)
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal November 29, 1899)

Architect Flegel has just completed plans for remodeling 1313 and 1315 Village Street, store, into modern flats for A.J. Scheckler.
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal August 9, 1905)


"Before leaving Germany, Frederick J. Hansche was married to Miss Fredricka Tigges and to them were born six children:
George, who is living in Polk County, Wisconsin
Minnie, the wife of A.J. Scheckler, a resident of Racine
Emma, deceased
Alfred J.
Samuel H.
Eda, the wife of P.J. Meyers of Racine"**see below
(Source:  Racine, Belle City of the Lakes, Published by S.J. Clark, Chicago, 1916)


A.J. Scheckler is Offered $18,000 for Property
It was reported this  morning that A.J. Scheckler, owner of the old Star Mill property, corner of Main and Second Streets, had been offered $18,000 for the property.  Mr. Scheckler was called up by telephone and admitted that an offer was made for the building, but he refused to tell by whom, or what was offered.  He further said that the property was not for sale.  The belief prevails that the Hamilton-Beach Co. are the parties who made the offer.  The company is looking for a central location and in case they secure it intend to erect a modern factory building.
(Source:  Racine Daily News, publication date August 18, 1911)

For Rent: One or two floors of the old Star Mill, suitable for factory purposes or wholesale house.  Will rent all four floors.  Good basement.  Inquire A.J. Scheckler, 1301 Villa Street
(Source:  Racine Daily Journal)


About Carl Scheckler
"In 1859 Mr. Rudolph Hansche was married to Miss Anna Seorgel and they had nine children:
Sophia, the wife of Norbert Brabher of Mt. Pleasant
Eliza (Mrs. William Piper
George, married Lucy Olle
Fred William
Katherine who married Anton Lund, living in Mt. Pleasant,
William J. married and resides in Racine County
Clara, married Carl Scheckler and resides in Kenosha County
Lottie
Ernest who married Marie Jorgensen"
(Source:  Racine, Belle City of the Lakes, S.J. Clark, Chicago 1916)

About Ernest Scheckler
"William C. Hansche was united in marriage in 1860 to Miss Mary Heck.  Five children were born to this union:
William F.
Fred
Louis
Katie who married Ernest Scheckler
Sophia who married Augustus J. Piper"
(Source:  Racine, Belle City of the Lake, S.J. Clark, Chicago, 1916)

About Edward Scheckler
Mrs. Edward Scheckler, Lake Shore Road, entertained a few friends at tea at her home yesterday afternoon complimentary to her sister, Miss Mary Rhodes, who is leaving for Madison soon to continue her studies at the University of  Wisconsin.  Tea was served at 5:00 o'clock.  Mrs. Scheckler poured.
(Source:  Racine Journal Sept 6, 1929)

About John Sheckler (note spelling on this document)
"For twenty-seven years John Sheckler was actively identified with farming interests in Racine county, where he took up his abode in 1856.  He was born in Germany in 1836 and after acquiring a common school education in that country came to the United States at the age of twenty years, hoping that might enjoy and benefit by some of the advantages which he heard were offered in the new world to young men of enterprise and industry.  He made his way at once to the county and took up the occupation of farming, in which he was actively engaged to the time of his demise, making his home in Mt. Pleasant township, where he brought his fields to a high state of cultivation, transforming his land into a rich and productive tract.
In 1859 Mr. Scheckler was married to Miss Elizabeth Hansche, a daughter of Ernest and Kathrina Hansche, who were early settlers of this county.  Mr. and Mrs. Sheckler became the parents of seven children, namely:  Ernest, Fred, Elizabeth, John, Minnie, William and George.  In his political views Mr. Sheckler was a Republican, supporting the party from the time that he became a naturalized American citizen.  His religious faith was evidenced in his membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was a believer in the public school system and for three years served on the school board, doing everything in his power to make the school in his district one which would be of value in preparing young people for life's practical and responsible duties.  He died on the 2d of January 1883, at the comparatively early age of forty-seven years, but left a family to continue the good work which he had begun.
(Source:  Racine:  Belle City of the Lakes and Racine County, Fanny Stone, Sup Editor, S.J. Clark Publishing Co., 1916)

William Scheckler Photo

William Scheckler
(Source:  Photo by Bailey Family Tree public site on Ancestry.com)

About Clara Hansche Scheckler
The Wisconsin Birth and Christenings Index 1826-1908 for Albert Wesley Scheckler, born October 22, 1903, lists his father as Carl Scheckler and mother as Clara Hansche Scheckler.
Clara's Family:
Father: Eberhard Rudolph Hansche and mother Anna Soergel of Mt. Pleasant.  Children are:
Sophia born about 1860.  Married Norbert Grabher of Mt. Pleasant.
Eliza born about 1861.  Married William Piper.
George born about 1862.  Married Lucy Olle.
Fredrick Wilhelm born about 1863
Katherine.  Married Anton Lund of Mt. Pleasant.
William Jacob born about 1867.  Resides in Racine County.
Clara Helena born about 1868.  Married Carl Scheckler
Charlette (Lotte) born about 1870
Ernst Rudolph born about 1873.  Married Marie Jorgensen.
(Source for Rudolph Hansche:  Racine Belle City of the Lakes, published S.J. Clark, Chicago 1916)

Wood Road School

Wood Road School
Before 1900
Town of Somers, Kenosha, Wisconsin
(Photo courtesy of Jim Smith)

Wood Road School, about 1910
Left to Right: Unknown Helding, Loretta Swartz, Unknown Helding, Ray Feest, Everett Learned, Walter Moran
Ms. Riley-Teacher, Roy Swartz, Oswald Feest, and Frank Birch
(Source:  Photo courtesy of Robert Swartz.)

Wood Road School, estimate date 1928
(Source:  Photo courtesy of Robert Swartz.)
Click on photo for larger view.

Wood Road School, Somers Township
(Source:  Photograph Courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson and names courtesy of Jim and Sharon Bose Smith)

Teacher: Miss McCurly

Back Row: Jack Rider, George Godlewski, Norman Thompson, William Fenner, Gordon Peterson, Marion Jacobsen, Dorothy Gardinier, Florence Rider, Lorna Smith, Jean Thompson

2nd Row: Merlyn Smith, Frank Witscheber, Emory Scheckler, Bud Thomas, Delores Barrows, Anita Witscheber, Mary Jane Peterson, Hazel Scheckler, Julia Kremis

3rd Row: Charles Huck, Sam Jacobsen, Joe Kremis, Charles Thompson, Esther Scheckler, Violet Empke, Lucille Thompson, Anne Kastelic

4th Row: Harry Kastelic, Walter Keiffer, Clem Godlewski, Russell Mandernack, Kenneth Mandernack, Otto Keiffer, Minnie Birch, Mary Ellen Thompson, Sheila Ann Smith, Angeline Birch

School District No. 9 - Wood Road School

"The earliest record available in the history of School District No. 9 is that of July 1856, when The Town Superintendent of Schools in the Town of Somers having formed on the 12th day of July 1856 in said Town, called School District No.9.

October 17, 1856, legal notice having been given the inhabitants of School District No. 9, met at the house of Philander T. Briggs to elect School Officers for the ensuing year - John Gibson, Clerk;  William R. Stetson, Director;  Philander T. Briggs, Treasurer.

Voted to raise Two Hundred dollars ($200) in addition to be amount to be drawn from the Three Districts from which were set of for the purpose of building a school house and maintaining a school for the ensuing year.

December 1856, John Gibson removed and Wm. Swartz appointed Clerk in his place.

March 1857, contract to let Wm. Shott build school house by the Clerk and Director for Three Hundred Dollars.

June 14th, Board met and accepted schoolhouse.

September 28, 1857 School District No. 9 annual meeting called by Director.  The Treasurer made his report:

Moneys received during the year from Town Treasurer $200.00

Town Superintendent $69.76

Cash paid out on order to Wm. Shott $200.00

Chair $1.25

Pail, Broom and cup $0.75

Teacher wages 16 weeks $48.00

To my Suesefeer (?) $16.01

Cleaning lot $3.75

Balance $269.76

Officers elected for the ensuring year.  Wm. Swartz-Director, C.G. Stetson-Treasurer, Philander T. Briggs-Clerk.  Voted to get 6 cords of good oak wood, sawed, split, and piled up - - bid of Wm. Swartz at Three Dollars per cord.

Monday, September 27, 1858.  Cash paid out as follows:

To Wm. Slocum for Deed $1.50

To Bain and Brothers for stove and bell $16.06

To Wm. Swartz for wood $18.00

To Shott for balance on building schoolhouse $100.00

For Black Board $4.00

For Lumber and Glass, etc. $2.95

Charges on Dictionary $0.50

Miss F. Farnum for teaching $88.00

For Library Books $8.31

For 2 blank books and register $1.25

For moving desks $1.00

To Miss T.M. Briggs for teaching $52.00

For schoolhouse lot $20.00

District voted to appropriate $15.00 for back house, $5.00 for library.  To get 4 cords of dry oak wood, sawed, split and piled up for $3.00 per cord.

September 24, 1866.  Voted to raise $50 tax for school.  Voted to get 3 cords of wood.  Wm. Schwartz to furnish it at $7.00 a cord.  $10 tax for library.  Voted to have 4 months school.  May and June the first term - September and October, 2nd term.

The first building was sold in 1877 and a new building followed.  This was sold in 1927.  In 1926 a new red brick modern building was built on the first original site.

Among those early teachers were Julia Hawley, Bertie Fitch, Helena Ozanne, Carrie Burgess, Jessie Petrie, Delia Cutting, Ambrosia Cronk, Lottie Raymonds, Herbert Cooley, Jennie Hastings, Minnie Crow, Addie Strong, Charles Flett, who later studied medicine and located in South Dakota.

Board Members - William Stetson, who came from New York in 1835, served as school clerk for twenty-five consecutive years.  William and Jacob Swartz also served many years on the school board.

Among the early students were Lloyd Briggs, who for years was Professor at the Oshkosh State Normal; James Briggs, also a teacher and Supt. of Schools in Kenosha County."

(Source: My Memoirs, by Minnie A.G. Ozanne. Copyright 1948--Minnie A.G. Ozanne. All Rights Reserved.)

More About Wood Road School

The first Wood Road School building was sold in 1877 and is still being used on the Joseph Huck farm.  A second building constructed in that year was sold to George P. Thomas in 1927, after a new red brick building was constructed in 1926 on the site purchased for the original school building. 

(Source:  Kenosha News June 15, 1935 Centennial Edition) 

The First Wood Road School
(Source:  Original photo courtesy of Jim and Sharon Bose Smith.)

Partial 1887 Map of Somers Township
See Section 12.  School District #9 was the Wood Road School
Located on the Peter Lichter parcel.

Wood Road School Reunion
Kenosha News article, date unknown

Photo taken of the Wood Road School reunion at the airplane hanger of Charles Thompson on Highway 50
(Source:  Photo Courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright 2012.  All Rights Reserved.)

Front Row Kneeling Left to Right:  Vicki Kremis Klapproth, Man ?, Mary Ellen Thompson Werner, Harry Kastelic
Middle Left to Right:  Ann Kastelic, Lady?, Esther Scheckler, Charles Thompson, Joe Kremis, Sam Jacobsen, Charles Huck
Back Left to Right: Julie Kremis Covelli, Hazel Scheckler, Rita Neumiller, Lady?, Lady?, Marion Jacobsen, Lady?, Man?, Lady?, Man?

(If anyone can identify those people in question, please email Jackie at somershistory@wi.rr.com. 

Students and Teachers who attended the Wood Road reunion.
This was the sign-in registration list of the day.  The date was 1978.  It was found in the scrapbook of Vicki Kremis Klapproth.
(Source:  List courtesy of Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson)

Lulu Schmidter, Burlington, Wisconsin (teacher 1936-1937
Mabel McKee (teacher 1936-1937)
John and Jean Thomas Murphy, Kansasville, Wisconsin
Vicki Kremis Klapproth and Sherwood Klapproth, Somers Township
Charles Thompson
Lucile Thompson Conde, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Top and Mamie Gardinier, Kenosha
Lucille Swartz, Kenosha
Susan Swartz Summers, Kenosha
Marge and Harry Kastelic, Kenosha
Lorna Miller, Kenosha
Ione Smith Kreamer and Ken Kreamer, Kenosha
Rich and Barb Free, Kenosha
Anne Kastelic, Kenosha
Caroline Bose King, Kenosha
Loretta Bose Ross, Chicago
Jack Rider, Racine
Mrs. Louise Rider, Racine
William and Lura Rider, Racine
Debres Barrows Safransky, Kenosha
Mary Ellen Thompson Werner, Kenosha
Ruth Thompson Smith and Paul Smith, Kenosha
Nancy Thompson, Bristol
Bob and Elaine Thomas, Kenosha
Vincent "Binnie" Thomas
Allie Smith, Kenosha
Ella and Wally Sadowski, Sturtevant
Mary Jane Acklam and George Petersen, Racine
John Conde, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Mary Ann Verheyen - Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Baldwin, Racine
Harriet Thompson and Julius Camponeschi, Hammond, Indiana
Myrtle Emmertsen Jacobson, Kenosha, teacher 1946-1947
Leone Bose Aarts, Kenosha
Cyrstal and Henry Sablinsky, Yorkville
Martha Swartz, Kenosha
Jack Swartz, Kenosha
Mabel Thompson, McSkimming, Mrs. Thompsons' mother
Barry Mattausch, Bremerton, Washington
Julie and Bob Lewandowski Pringle, Kenosha, teacher 1951-1953
Don and Helen Upson, Janesville, Wisconsin, teacher 1934-1936
Ray and Helen Kremis Dorf, Racine
Julie Kremis Covelli, Racine
Gary Thompson
Joe and Sally Wise, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Tom Conde
Paul and Mildred Swartz, Burlington
Dorothy Gardinier Hanks, Kenosha
Mary Godlewski Wojtak, Kenosha
Sam and Mary Jacobsen, Madison, Wisconsin
Marion Jacobsen Savich, Bonita, California
Gerty Kremis Hapanowicz and Richard, Kenosha
Marcia Thompson
Glenn Ours, Trevor
David Ours, Trevor
Hazel Scheckler Gitzlaff, Kenosha
Kathy Ours Bundever, Kenosha
Esther Scheckler Kaisir, Kenosha
Joe and Betty Lou Kremis, Sturtevant
LeRoy Leach, Kenosha
Don Scheckler, Racine
Kenny Holmes, Kenosha
Harry E. and Elsie Blinten, Sturtevant
Herb Gross, Kenosha
Alice Scheckler Meyer, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Dolores and Roy Safransky
Norman and Helen Thompson, Burchwood, Wisconsin
Gene Thompson and son, Ron, Burlington, Wisconsin
Klem Godlewski, Waukegan, Illinois
Tom Ricchio, Kenosha
Charles Huck, Somers Township
Frank and Anita Witscheber Storal, Kenosha
Kathy Larsen Roberts, Burlington, Wisconsin
Lois Meumiller, Kenosha
Albert and Violet Bose
Walter and Lil Andersen, Racine
Joe Weyres, Kenosha
Richard and Rosemary Thompson
Diane Thompson

Kenosha News article for Wood Road School reunion

(Source:  News clipping and names courtesy of Kim Heinen Bitto)

(Source:  Kenosha News.  No date on clipped article)