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Donald Dean Courter

Biography

• Birth: Donald Dean Courter was born on 30 August 1937 in Adams-Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Marriage: He and Birdine Ann Kertis were married on 20 December 1958 in Kellner, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Death: Donald Dean Courter died on 26 May 2007 at age 69 in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Burial: He was buried on 30 May 2007 at Omro CemeteryG+, in Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.¹

• Person Source: Donald Dean Courter had sources that helped establish his name.^2,3

• Last Edited: 26 August 2014

Citations

1. [S429] "," Oshkosh Northwestern (WI), , , Donald Courter; 28 May 2007; obituary; p. A5, col. 1
2. [S429] "," Oshkosh Northwestern (WI), , , Birdine A Courter; 20 May 1990; obituary, p. C2, col. 5
3. [S31] "Wisconsin, Marriage Index, 1973-1997," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, 26 August 2014; entry for Donald Dean Courter and Barbara Lynn Weber (1992); Waushara county, certificate no. 030578

Emil M. Belka

Biography

• Birth: Emil M. Belka was born about 1896 in Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Marriage: He and Helen R Kertis were married on 21 February 1925 in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,3

• Person Source: Emil M. Belka had sources that helped establish his name.²
• Residence: He lived in Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States, on 1 November 1956.⁴
• Residence: He lived in Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States, on 17 May 1970.⁵

• Last Edited: 28 August 2014

Citations

1. [S194] 1910 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1733, Eau Pleine; 51; sheet 3B [penned]; dwelling no. 48, family no. 48, line 67; Emil Belka; 28 August 2014
2. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Ask a License; 20 February 1925; marriage license obtained for Emil M Belka and Helen Kertis; p. 3, col. 2; 27 August 2014; Stevens Point Daily Journal
3. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, John Bovee Marries Plainfield Couple; 25 February 1925; p. 5, col. 1; wedding announcement; 27 August 2014; Stevens Point Daily Journal
4. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Obituary—Alexander Belka; 2 November 1956; p. 9, col. 2; 28 August 2014; Stevens Point (WI) Daily Journal
5. [S485] "," Oshkosh [WI] Daily Northwestern, ; NewspaperArchive.com (http://www.newspaperarchive.com : accessed ), newspaper digital images, Winnebagoland—Mrs. Johnson; 18 May 1970; p. 26, col. 3; obituary; 28 August 2014; Daily Northwestern

Rudolph L Winkler

Biography

• Birth: Rudolph L Winkler was born on 6 June 1901 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: He and Helen R Kertis were married on 12 April 1947 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. Peter Banka.^1,5,6
• Informant: Rudolph L Winkler was the informant on the death record of Helen R Kertis.^7,6
• Death: Rudolph L Winkler died of a myocardial infarction and arteriosclerotic heart disease on 24 March 1978 at age 76 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.^3,2
• Burial: He was buried on 27 March 1978 at Saint Pauls Catholic CemeteryG+, in Oasis Township, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. "Funeral services for Rudolph Winkler, Plainfield, will be held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Plainfield. Mr. Winkler, 76, died Friday morning at St. Michael's Hospital following a heart attack.
  
  Friends may call at the Goult-Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield, after 4 p.m., Sunday. A vigil service will be conducted that evening at 8 o'clock.
  
  Mr. Winkler was born on June 6, 1901, in Beaver Dam, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Winkler. As a child he came to Plainfield with his parents. He had lived there since. He was married to Helen Kertis on April 12, 1947. She died on Nov. 10, 1948.
  
  Mr. Winkler was employed by the former Plainfield Sun for 25 years. Prior to his retirement 10 years ago he worked for the Woodward Farms and the Burns Farms in the Plainfield area.
  
  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Henry (Cecilia) Welch, 2517 Clark St., a brother, George Winkler, Endeavor, a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters."^3,2

• Person Source: Rudolph L Winkler had sources that helped establish his name.^1,3
• Graduation: He graduated in 1921 at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.⁸

• Last Edited: 26 June 2017

Citations

1. [S513] Waushara County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wautoma, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 9-186; 12 April 1947; Rudolph Winkler and Helen R. Kertis
2. [S489] "," Stevens Point (WI) Journal, , , Winkler Services; 25 March 1978; p. 2; obituary
3. [S515] Portage County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Stevens Point, death certificate; 48-570; 24 March 1978; Rudolph L Winkler
4. [S34] Wisconsin County Registrars, "Registration of Births," (bound registers of county birth records, 1852–1907, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin): , reel 48; Beaver Dam; Rudolph M Winkler (1901), record no. 2865
5. [S514] "," Wisconsin Rapids (WI) Daily Tribune, ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Kertis-Winkler Nuptials Read; 15 April 1947; p. 6, col. 5; wedding annoucement; 28 August 2014; Wisconsin Rapids (WI) Daily Journal
6. [S489] "," Stevens Point (WI) Journal, , , Mrs. Rudolph Winkler—Obituary; 12 November 1948; p. 7
7. [S56] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, death certificate; 32-194; 10 November 1948; Mrs. Helen Winkler
8. [S87] "," Daily Journal (Stevens Point, Wisconsin), ; online images, NewspaperArchive.com (http://newspaperarchive.com/ : accessed ), Historic Newspapers, Two Plainfield Classes Meet After 49th And 50th Years; 18 June 1971; p. 8, col. 1; class reunion details; 28 August 2914; Stevens Point (Wis.) Daily Journal; includes class picture

Frederick Carsten Peter ("Fred") Klingforth, Jr

Fred Klingforth Sr.

Biography

• Birth: Frederick Carsten Peter ("Fred") Klingforth, Jr, was born on 19 September 1913 in Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Marriage: He and Matilda Elisabeth ("Tillie") Kraemer were married on 23 February 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. Ernest G Kuechle.¹
• Death: Frederick Carsten Peter ("Fred") Klingforth, Jr, died on 5 March 2008 at age 94 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.^2,3
• Burial: He was buried at Restlawn Memorial ParkG+, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.⁴

• Person Source: Frederick Carsten Peter ("Fred") Klingforth, Jr, had sources that helped establish his name.¹

• Last Edited: 2 July 2017

Citations

1. [S496] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, marriage certificate; 21-562; 23 February 1942; Fred C Klingforth Jr. and Mathilda E Kraemer
2. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 18 September 2016; Fred C Klingforth; [number not listed]; before 1951
3. [S1000] "U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); obituary information from various funeral homes, 18 September 2016; entry for Frederick Klingforth, died 5 Mar 2008
4. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 18 September 2016; Fred C Klingforth; 94650990; Restlawn Memorial Park; Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin; Barb; Barb, no. 46903283

Frederick John ("Freddie") Klingforth, Jr

Parents

Fred Klingforth, Jr.

Biography

• Birth: Frederick John ("Freddie") Klingforth, Jr, was born on 3 October 1942 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3
• Death: He died on 7 December 2011 at age 69 at 432 Akron Drive in Bancroft, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,3
• Burial: He was buried on 12 December 2011 at Restlawn Memorial ParkG+, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin, United States.^3,4

• Person Source: Frederick John ("Freddie") Klingforth, Jr, had sources that helped establish his name.¹

• Last Edited: 2 July 2017

Citations

1. [S313] Wood County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, birth certificate; 65-484; 3 October 1942; Frederick John Klingforth Jr
2. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 29 August 2014; Fred J Klingforth; [number not available]; 1960
3. [S517] "," Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune; digital image, legacy.com (http://www.legacy.com : accessed ), Obituaries, Frederick J Klingforth; 10 December 2011; obituary; 31 August 2014; Wisconsin Rapids (WI) Daily Tribune
4. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 18 September 2016; Frederick J Klingforth; 94650935; Restlawn Memorial Park; Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin; Barb; Barb, no. 46903283