"D" Anniversaries

Dahl, Harold and Norma (Herdrich) (16 Oct 1946 - 16 Oct 2006)

Surnames: BLUEM, DAHL, DUX, HENSELER, HERDRICH, HOLMES, LANGHOLZ, LUCHTERHAND, ZIMMERMAN

Harold and Norma Dahl of Loyal celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 8, 2006 during an open house for friends and relatives held at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Loyal.

They were married Oct. 16, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, with the Rev. John C. Langholz officiating.

Original wedding attendants, ushers, etc. were Verland and Laura Dux, Margaret (Hendrich) Zimmerman, Robert Luchterhand, flower girl Veryl (Herdrich) Holmes and ring bearer Byrl Dahl. Serving as ushers were Harold and Bob Herdrich. Music was provided by Ellen (Henseler) Luchterhand, organist and Martha Dux, Soloist. All were present for the anniversary celebration.

Harold was born May 26, 1919, in the Town of Loyal, and is a graduate of Granton High School.

He worked 37 years for grassland Dairy in Greenwood as a licensed butter maker. After retirement from Grassland, he worked part time for 19 years at Fleet Farm in Marshfield.

The former Norma E. (Herdrich) was born March 7, 1926, in the village of Loyal, and is a Loyal High School graduate.

Following high school graduation in 1943, Norma started working for Grassland Dairy counting butter ration stamps and tokens. She worked full time for 50 years and continues to work part time at Grassland.

They are lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for many years.

They have one son, Roger A. Dahl, and a daughter, Anna L. Bluem, and four grandchildren.

Dahlke, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard (50th-2002)

Surnames: Dahlke, Piessig, Manecke, Betzner, Podevels, Reyzer

Source: Marshfield News-Herald (26 August 2002)

Bernard "Bernie" and Marie Dahlke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary June 9, 2002 with an open house at Country Aire Ballroom, Stratford.

They were married June 11, 1952, Original attendants present for the festivities were Beverly Piessig of Wausau, Pat Dahlke of Edgar, Marjorie Manecke of Edgar, Dorothy Betzner of Edgar and Albert Podevels Jr. Colby. Another attendant, Raymond Dahlke, is deceased.

The couple retired from farming in 1978. They kept 80 acres where they built their home where they continue to reside.

Bernie worked for Marathon Electric and Ben Gottschalk Inc. He currently works for Smith Brothers Meats of Colby. Marie worked 15 years for Figi's and five years at Fiskars. She retired in 1997.

Their family includes two sons, DuWayne (Sherry) Dahlke Sr., of Curtiss and Delmar (Cindy) Dahlke of Colby; a daughter, Sharon (Randy) Reyzer of Louisiana; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 

Dahnert, Mr./Mrs. Albert (Silver - 1942)

Surnames: Dahnerts, Baumann, Stearn
Sources: The Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 24 Dec. 1942

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dahnert, which occurred Dec. 18, was celebrated at the home where the couple began housekeeping upon Mr. Dahnert’s return from services overseas in May of 1919. The Rev. William A. Baumann conducted appropriate services for the occasion, after which the group, which included twenty friends, played cards. A lunch, which was brought in by the visitors was served after cards. Mrs. Archie Van Gorden baked a lovely wedding cake, which was greatly enjoyed by the couple as well as by their guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Dahnert were married at Waco, Texas, Dec. 18, 1917, by Captain Gustav Stearn, a chaplain serving during World War No. 1, both in the United States and overseas. The Dahnert’s have in their possession a book which was written by Captain Stearn after the close of the war in which the author mentions the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Dahnert as the second ceremony which he performed at the Waco camp. The book, entitled "From Army Cap and Battle Field," gives the army experiences of Captain Stearn, chaplain of the 127th Inf., 32nd Div., A. E. F. He now serves as chaplain at the Soldiers Home Chapel, Wood Co., Wis.

Mr. and Mrs. Dahnert have three children, Sgt. Robert Dahnert, Camp Barkeley, Texas; Miss Betty, Milwaukee, and Miss Eileen at home. Robert the eldest was born while his father was overseas, the son being eight months old when Mr. Dahnert first was privileged to gather the little boy into his arms. Only the younger daughter, Miss Eileen, was present for the 25th Anniversary celebration.

Dahnert, Mr. & Mrs. Henry (Gold-1969) & (55th - 1 October 1974)
Surnames: Danherts, Randall, Hulbert, Dahnert, Redder, Prindle, Wilke, Snow, Waterworth, Bade, Turville, Florin, Metcalf, Fischer, Ridenhawer, Fong, Dackter, Schmidt, Krueger, Hohenstein, Crawford, Bingham, Selves, Syth, Coleman, Hein
Sources: From a Newspaper Article published in Clark County, Wisconsin on either September 25th or October 2nd, 1969.

*Note: The date of publishing is derived from a year written at the top of the article "1969" and the public notices printed on the backside of the article, including a probate indicating it was to be printed each of the following Thursdays -Sept. 18 & 25 and October 2, 1969. Since the article includes the tidbit of information on Ben & Hannah’s anniversary which was celebrated on Sept. 20th, it has to have been published after that date, which leaves the 25th & 2nd

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahnert of Neillsville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home on Court Street.

Henry Dahnert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dahnert of Neillsville, and Gertrude Lillian Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Randall of Fond du Lac county, were married by the Rev. C. C. Hulbert in his home in Oakland (Fond du Lac county), October 1, 1919. Attendants were Ethel Dahnert Pedder of Los Angeles, Cal., and George Randall of Fond du Lac.

They lived in different areas before locating in Clark County, where they farmed for a number of years before moving to Neillsville 12 years ago. They are the parents of two children, Mrs. Lyle (Nelva) Prindle of Humbird, and Duane Dahnert of Richfield, Minn. They have seven grandchildren. Mr. Dahnert was born May 3, 1898, in Dane county, near Marshall. While a small child, he moved with his parents to Clark County. They settled on a farm four miles south of Neillsville in the town of Levis, where he attended school.

Mrs. Dahnert was born August 25, 1899, in the town of Grant. She attended the old Reed school and took a short course in Neillsville high school.

They are members of the Christian Science church of Neillsville and the Clark County Historical Society.

Those present from out-of-town included the daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Prindle and family of Alma Center, and the son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dahnert and family of Richfield, Minn.; Mr. Dahnert’s brothers and wives, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dahnert of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dahnert of Madison; his sister, Mrs. Ethel Pedder and another sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wilke of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Dahnert’s three brothers and wives, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Randall, Mr. and Mrs. George Randall and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Randall and Tom all of Fond du Lac; her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snow of Beach, N.D., another sister, Mrs. William Waterworth of Sacramento, Cal., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Violet Randall of Janesville.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Snow of Sacramento, Cal.; Mrs. Lola Bade of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; Daniel Turville of Fort Shaw, Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. George Florin of Tuscon, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Don Metcalf of Beach, N.D.; Mrs. Reinhart Fischer and Janet of Golva, N.D.; Mrs. Howard Ridenhawer and family of Verndale, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fong of Dickenson, N.D.; Neil Dackter of Herdsfield, N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Don Krueger, all of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hohenstein and family of Janesville; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crawford of Edgerton; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bingham of Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Merle Prindle and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Prindle of Alma Center; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Selves of Black River Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Don Syth and Ardell of Eau Claire and many others from the surrounding area.

A brother and sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahnert, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dahnert (she was the former Hannah Turville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Turville of Neillsville), of Rialto, Cal., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary September 20 at the Turville home with a dinner at noon and open house from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. They were married September 20, 1919, in the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. Louis Coleman. Their attendants were Daniel Turville of Fairfield, Mont. And Mrs. Grace (Turville) Hein of Neillsville, Wis.

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Surnames: Dahnert, Randall, Hulbert, Pedder, Prindle, Wilke, Snow, Waterworth, Bade, Turville, Florin, Metcalf, Fischer, Ridenhawer, Fong, Dackter, Schmidt, Krueger, Hohenstein, Crawford, Bingham, Selves, Syth

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/02/1969

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahnert of Neillsville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home on Court Street.

Henry Dahnert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dahnert of Neillsville, and Gertrude Lillian Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Randall of Fond du Lac County, were married by the Rev. C. C. Hulbert in his home in Oakland (Fond du Lac County), October 1, 1919. Attendants were Ethel Dahnert Pedder of Los Angeles, Cal. and George Randall of Fond du Lac.

They lived in different areas before locating in Clark County, where they farmed for a number of years before moving to Neillsville 12 years ago.

They are the parents of two children, Mrs. Lyle (Nelva) Prindle of Humbird, and Duane Dahnert of Richfield, Minn. They have seven grandchildren.

Mr. Dahnert was born May 3, 1898, in Dane County, near Marshall. While a small child, he moved with his parents to Clark County. They settled on a farm four miles south of Neillsville in the Town of Levis, where he attended school.

Mrs. Dahnert was born August 25, 1899, in the Town of Grant. She attended the old Reed School and took a short course in Neillsville High School.

They are members of the Christian Science Church of Neillsville and the Clark County Historical Society.

Those present from out of town included the daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Prindle and family of Alma Center, and the son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dahnert and family of Richfield, Minn.; Mr. Dahnert’s brothers and wives: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dahnert of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dahnert of Madison; his sister, Mrs. Ethel Pedder and another sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wilke of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Dahnert’s three brothers and wives: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Randall, Mr. and Mrs. George Randall and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Randall and Tom, all of Fond du Lac; her sister, and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snow of Beach, N. D., another sister, Mrs. Waterworth of Sacramento, Cal., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Violet Randall of Janesville.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Snow of Sacramento, Cal.; Mrs. Lola Bade of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; Daniel Turville of Fort Shaw, Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. George Florin of Tucson, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Don Metcalf of Beach, N. D.; Mrs. Reinhart Fischer and Janet of Golva, N. D.; Mrs. Howard Ridenhawer and family of Verndale, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fong, of Dickenson, N. D.; Neil Dackter of Herdsfield, N. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Don Krueger, all of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hohenstein and family of Janesville; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crawford of Edgerton; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bingham of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Merle Prindle and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Prindle of Alma Center; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Selves of Black River Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Don Syth and Ardell of Eau Claire and many others from the surrounding area. 

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Surnames: Dahnert, Randall, Prindle, Schultze, Snow, Towne, Tasch, Schmit, Krueger, Hulbert

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/10/1974

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahnert observed their 55th wedding anniversary Sunday with a gathering at their home on Court St. in Neillsville.

The Dahnerts were married October 1, 1919, at Oakland, in Fond du Lac County by the Rev. C. C. Hulbert. They lived in different areas before locating in Clark County, where they farmed for several years before moving to Neillsville 17 years ago.

Both were familiar with this area before their marriage, however. Mrs. Dahnert, the former Gertrude Lillian Randall, is a native of the Town of Grant, and her husband, while born in Dane County, came to Clark County as a child with his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Dahnert are active in church and community affairs, and are outstanding gardeners.

Present from out of town for the observance Sunday were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dahnert and daughter, Linda, and the Duane Dahnerts’ son and daughter -in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahnert of Minneapolis, Mn.; as well as the honored couple’s daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Prindle, the Prindles’ daughter, Roberta, and her fiancé, Jeff Schultze, and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Prindle and son, all of Humbird.

Also in attendance were Mrs. Dahnert’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snow, Beach, N. D.; her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Randall and son, Tom, and the Randalls’ daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Towne and four children, Fond du Lac; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Randall and son, Gary, and a friend, Miss Mary Tasch, and Mrs. Randall’s daughters, and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schmit, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Krueger and three children, also of Fond du Lac.

Mr. and Mrs. Snow, and Mrs. Evelyn Randall remained to spend the week at the Dahnert home, and to attend the wedding of Miss Prindle and her fiancé this coming weekend. 

Daines, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Daines (Golden - 1964)

Surnames: Daines

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) January 9, 1964

"Open House" was held Sunday in the Butlerville School from 2 to 5 p.m. in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Daines of Thorp.

Dallman, Mr./Mrs. Corwin (29th – Apr 1976)

Surnames: Dallman, Bloom, Johnson, Anderson, Ayer, Gipp, Johnson, Clarkson

Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 21 Apr 1976

Sunday, a double celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Dallman, Unity, for Easter and their twenty ninth wedding anniversary.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bloom, Mrs. Signe Johnson, Esther Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Aer and sons, Brad and Doug, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gipp and son Corey, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Cathy Dallman, all of Unity, Denny Bloom, River Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dallman, Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ayer and son Jeff, Appleton, Mr. and Mrs. Dennie Dallman and children, Spencer, Robert Ayer, Beloit, and Roxanne Clarkson, Dorchester. 

Dankemyer, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman (Golden - 16 February 1961)

Surnames: Dankemyer, Krause, Berg, Seif, Beil, Reiff, Berg

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) March 2, 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dankemyer entertained Sunday in honor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Dankemyer on their 50th wedding anniversary. Dinner was served in the new Gerald Dankemyer residence on Grand Avenue.  Present were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Seif and Marilyn of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Beil and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Dankemyer of the Town of Fremont.

Freeman Dankemyer and Elsie Krause were married February 16, 1911, in Granton by the Rev. Jacob Reiff.  Mr. Dankemyer was graduated from the University of Minnesota dairy school and was employed as a cheesemaker in Riverside Cheese Factory, Town of Fremont, for more than 35 years. he has been farming for many years near Chili, where they make their home.

Mrs. Dankemyer was born near Granton, where she received her education. She taught rural school in Clark County prior to her marriage.

They have four children and eight grandchildren. Two children not present for the golden wedding anniversary were: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Berg of Texas and Natalie Dankemyer of Wisconsin Rapids.

Darton, Mr./ Mrs. Frank (Silver - 1930)
Sources: Humbird Enterprise Newspaper (Humbird, Wis.) July 5, 1930 Original
Sources: Wibaux (Montana) Pioneer Gazette

From the Wibaux (Mont.) Pioneer Gazette the following write-up of an epochal event is taken. Mrs. Darton was the older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Leonard. She graduated from the high school and taught in the rural schools of the county preceding her marriage.

The Pioneer Gazette says, "On Sunday last, June 22, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Darton were give a surprise at their home about five miles northeast of Wibaux, when about one hundred and twenty-five neighbors and friends gathered to congratulate them and help them celebrate their silver anniversary"

A delicious picnic dinner was served on the lawn, the bride and groom and their son, Lyell, being seated at a table which was beautifully decorated with carnations.

During the afternoon various kinds of entertainments were enjoyed. There was a ball game between younger men and the married men. Some of the guests spent the afternoon visiting, while others sang a number of songs, which were popular in the days gone by.

A trio consisting of Frank Darton, piano; Lyell Darton, banjo; and Mr. Jensen, violin, played a number of old time pieces which were much enjoyed."

Mr. and Mrs. Darton were married at Augusta, Wis. and have lived at their present home continuously for twenty-four years. They are well known throughout the county, as well as neighboring counties and are held in high esteem by their many friends. They were presented with a very substantial purse of silver.

Davel, Mr./Mrs. Albert (Gold - 31 AUG 1952) & (60th - 8 October 1962) & (65th-15 October 1967)

Surnames: Davel, Nolan, Canney, Phair, Krawczyk, Babb, Simpson, Schmook

Source: Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., Wis.)   09/04/1952

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davel celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.), Sunday, Aug. 31, 1952.

Their children, eleven in number, sons and daughters-in-law, had arrived at the Davel home by Saturday afternoon, and the festivities began with a family dinner Saturday evening.

Sunday morning they attended church in a family group, and the Rev. Norbert King pronounced a special jubilee blessing for Mr. and Mrs. Davel and family before the high mass.

Upon their return from church a family breakfast was served.  At one o’clock a dinner was served in the church basement to the immediate family and other relatives.  Over 50 were served at this dinner.  Following the meal many gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Davel.  The children’s gifts for their parents were a beautiful wrist watch for each.  The center piece for the dinner was a wedding cake appropriately decorated for the Gold Wedding celebration.  The cake was the gift of one of the son-in-law.  Bouquets of garden flowers also decorated the tables.

Open house was observed by the Davel’s from 3 to 5 and many friends called to offer congratulations and good wishes.

One of the highlights of the day for Mr. and Mrs. Davel was a telephone call from the oldest two of their grandchildren, Corp. Ronald Davel and a/3c Jimmie Davel.  Both are stationed in California and were spending the day together.

In the flowing list of names of the family present, the given name of each married daughter of the Davels follows in parentheses, the given name of the husband; Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Nolan, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Davel, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Marie) Canney and children, Algoma; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. (Gertrude) Phair and Mary Beth, Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davel and children, Evansville, Ind.; Martina Davel, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Lucian (Madeline) Krawczyk, Pulaski; Mr. and Mrs. James (Kathryn) Babb and son, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davel and children, Loyal; Mrs. William (Jayne) Simpson, Minneapolis; and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Dorothy) Schmook, Madison.  Other out of town relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCormick, St. Louis Park, Minn.; Mrs. Lu Gustaffson, Mr. and Mrs. James Baker and son Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoeft and children, Minneapolis; and Mr. and Mrs. George Davel, Stratford.

The Davel’s fifty years of married life have all be lived in Loyal, where during most of that time Mr. Davel had been in the mercantile business, having retired 5 years ago.

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Surnames: Davel, Phair, Baker, Babb, Burhardt

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) August 9, 1962

Sixty years of wedded life were observed Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davel of Loyal.  The memorial day began by Mr. and Mrs. Davel attending high mass in St., Anthony’s Catholic Church with their grandsons, Michael, Timothy, John and Patrick Phair, Oshkosh, and Peter Davel of Loyal, serving as altar boys.  Mixed summer flowers adorned the altar.

Mr. Davel was born October 31, 1874, in Germany and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Davel. After coming to America he attended schools in Spencer, and clerked in Loyal stores until he started the Davel store in 1907.  This he operated until 1947, when he sold the store to his son, Lawrence Davel, who still operates it.

He is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, joined the Knights of Columbus in 1915 and became a 4th degree Knight in 1920.  He was president when Loyal was still a village, also was village treasurer and se3rved on the school board for a period of 40 years.  He was a volunteer fireman for over 40 years, has been very active in community affairs.  His hobby is baseball and he is an avid Braves fan.  Mr. Davel, active for his age, makes daily walks in downtown Loyal.

On October 8, 1902, Mr. Davel was married to Florence Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Baker. The marriage took place in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.  The Rev. George Burhardt performed the original wedding ceremony.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Davel attended mass daily.

Mrs. Davel was born August 15, 1880, in Seymour and was graduated from the Loyal High School with its third graduating class.  She taught rural schools near Loyal prior to her marriage.  She is a member of St. Anthony’s and St. Mary’s Altar societies of the church, and belongs to two card clubs.  Mrs. Davel is in good health, and like her husband, has been active in community affairs.

Mrs. Davel is the recipient of a corsage of white orchids and Mr. Davel a white carnation.

Mr. and Mrs. Davel are the parents of 11 children, all living, and Sunday was the first time the family had a reunion since their golden wedding in 1952.  All of their children were present with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. James Babb of Long Island, N. Y.

They have 38 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

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Surnames: Davel, Baker, Nolan, Canney, Phair, Babb, Krawczyk, Simpson, Schmook

Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County, WI) 12 Oct 1967

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davel, Loyal, who were married at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at Loyal on Oct. 8, 1902, celebrated their 65 anniversary by attending Mass Sunday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Their children are planning a open-house for them on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the home of their son, Lawrence. The open-house will be held from 2 – 4 p m. To be followed by a dinner at the Amber Inn in Loyal for the immediate family at 5 p.m.

Mr. Davel was born in Germany October 31, 1874, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davel. He received his education at the Spencer schools. He resided in Spencer and Loyal, started the Davel Grocery Store in 1907 and selling it in June, 1947 to his son, Lawrence, who now operates the store.

Mr. Davel is a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, which he joined in 1915, becoming a member of the Fourth Degree in 1920. He also is affiliated with the Holy Name Society. He served as the village president of Loyal, also the village treasurer, served on the school board for more than 40 years and was a fireman. He still is an honorary fireman.

He enjoys good health and may be seen walking down town daily.

Mrs. Davel is the former Florence Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Baker, was born at Seymour on August 15, 1880, and was educated at Loyal, where she was a member of the third class to be graduated from Loyal High School.

She taught in rural schools in the area before her marriage. Mrs. Davel is also a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She is a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society. She is in good health and belongs to several card clubs.

The couple have rresided in Loyal all of their married life. Mr. Davel, having clerked in stores prior to starting his own business. On June 9, 1947 he retired.

The Davels are parents of eleven children, Lawrence and Paul, Loyal; Edward of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs.Fred (Evelyn) Nolan of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. Scott (Marie) Canney, Algoma; Mrs. Al (Gertrude) Phair, Oshkosh; Miss Martina Davel, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. James (Kathryn) Babb, Long Island, New York; Mrs. Lucian (Madeline) Krawczyk, Pulaski; Mrs. William (Jane) Simpson, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Mrs. Al (Dorothy) Schmook, Madison; 36 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.    

Davel, Mr./Mrs. Lawrence (Gold – Jul 1979)

Surnames: Davel, Shupe, Zettler, Canney, Kessenich

Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Jul 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Davel, Loyal, marked their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a July 8 Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church. The celebration continued with a dinner honoring their anniversary for relatives and family followed by an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Club in Loyal.

Lawrence was born February 11, 1905 to Albert and Florence Davel. He graduated from the Loayl High School in 1922. His wife was born March 12, 1906 to Frank and Julia Shupe. She graduated from Loayl High School in 1924. Lawrence Davel and the former Nettie Shupe were married July 3, 1029 in Milwaukee. Witnesses to their marriage were Marie (Davel) Canney and Lawrence Kessenich.

Mrs. Davel was a school teacher before her marriage, having graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College. After raising their three children, she joined her husband in managing Davel’s Grocery Store.

Mrs. Davel is a member of St. Anthony’s Altar Society, and a member of a bridge club for over 40 years.

After graduating from high school, Mr. Davel was employed in several banks in Marshfield and Loyal, then was employed by Paine Webber & Co., stockbrokers, for five years in Milwaukee. Besides operating Davel’s Store until 1968, when they retired, Mr. Davel has been City Clerk for the past 48 years and City Treasurer for 10 years, a position he still holds. He was City Assessor for 15 years. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past president of the Loyal Rotary Club.

The couple has three children, Ronald and James of Menasha, and Mrs. Gerald (Juliann) Zettler of Loyal. They have 15 grandchildren.

Guests attended the occasion from Menasha, Appleton, Loyal, Greenwood, Spencer, Marshfield, Minneapolis, Madison, Oshkosh, Pulaski, Algoma, Neillsville, Berlin, Stanley, Stevens Point and Menomonie. 

Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon -- 40th Wedding Anniversary, May 20, 1901 & (Golden Anniversary - 20 May 1951) & (59th - 20 May 1960) & (60th - 1961) & (61st - 20 May1962)

Surnames: Davis, Schwanebeck, Longenecker, Puscheck, Miller, Brown, Schmidtke, Miller, Freedlund
Source: Millie Lee Collection, clipped from the Marshfield News-Herald

West Fremont Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis of Chili and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwanebeck of Sherwood were honored at a celebration held at the Fremont Town Hall in Chili on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Davis observed their 40th wedding anniversary on May 20, and their son-in-law and daughter, were married 15 years ago today.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis were married on May 20, 1901, at the Congregational parsonage in Neillsville by the Rev. G. E. Longenecker. They immediately moved to a farm in the Town of Fremont, where they resided for 39 1/2 years before selling their personal property last fall, renting the farm, and moving to Neillsville.

In March, they spent several weeks with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Miller, on the farm, and in April, they moved to a house on the Ernest Puscheck farm, one mile west of Chili, where they now reside.

Mr. Davis served as clerk of the Cozy Corner School for several years, and has been a director of the Riverside Co-operative Cheese Company. Mrs. Davis was Viola Brown before her marriage, the daughter of Mrs. Olive Brown, who is now 81 years old. Mr. Davis is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiston Davis.

The Davis’s have six living children; Claire and Arleigh at home; Mrs. Otto (Flossie) Schmidtke, Mrs. R. C. (Ione) Miller, both of the Town of Fremont; Mrs. Charles (Doris) Schwanebeck and Mrs. Norman (Donna) Freedlund, both of Sherwood. One daughter, Lorraine, died in infancy.

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Surnames: Davis, Schmidtke, Miller, Hasz, Freedlund, Schwanebeck, Drake, Kissinger, Holmes
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) May 24, 1951

The Gordon Davises at Golden Anniversary - East York - West Fremont - Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis celebrated their golden anniversary on Sunday, May 20, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Otto Schmidtke.

Their two sons and three daughters were here.

The tables were beautifully decorated with bouquets of yellow tulips, gold and white place cards and gold and white napkins with the honored couple’s names printed on them.

A dinner was served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and son, Claire, of Chili, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Miller and son of Rockford, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Davis and small daughter of Brooklyn, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hasz and Herman Hasz of Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Freedlund and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwanebeck and family of Pittsville, Mr. and Mrs. Wellie Davis of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drake and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kissinger of Loyal and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Holmes of Hancock.

A beautiful three-tiered wedding cake was made by Mrs. Otto Schmidtke.

The follow granddaughters wearing gold colored aprons waited upon the tables: Misses Lola, Bonnie and Luanne Schmidtke, Miss Nona and Joyce Schwanebeck, and Mrs. Albert Hasz.

Open house was held from two to five in the afternoon at the Schmidtke home and from seven to nine at the Davis home in Chili. Many friends and neighbors called to congratulate the honored couple.

Ice cream and cake waws served to all that called.

In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Davis were Chivaried (sp?), which climaxed the day’s events.

The only thing that kept the golden wedding celebration from being perfect was the fact that the Davis son-in-law, Otto Schmidtke was taken ill on Friday and was taken to the hospital. His doctor found that he has undulant fever.

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Surnames: Davis, Brown, Longenecker, Schmidtke, Schwanebeck, Miller, Freedlund

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) May 26, 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis quietly observed their 59th wedding anniversary Friday at their home in Chili, and celebrated the event Sunday at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Freedlund, in Sherwood.

Viola Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Veefkind, and Gordon Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Whiston W. Davis of Fremont were married in the Congregational parsonage at Neillsville May 20, 1901, with the Rev. George W. Longenecker officiating.

Mr. Davis was born July 16, 1878 in the Town of York.  Mrs. Davis was born March 28, 1881, in Waushara County, where she attended school and grew to womanhood.  She emigrated in 1899, locating on a wild 80-acre tract four miles northwest of Chili.

Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Davis took up residence with his parents and operated the Town of Fremont farm until 1944, when they moved to Chili.

Seven children were born to them: Lorraine, who died in infancy; Claire, at home; Arleigh of Verona; Mrs. Otto (Flossie) Schmidtke of York Center; Mrs. Charles (Doris) Schwanebeck of Sherwood; Mrs. Richard (Ione) Miller of Rockford, Ill.; and Mrs. Norman (Donna) Freedlund of Sherwood.  They have 24 grandchildren.

Mr. Davis has been the collector of antiques for many years; and Mrs. Davis, who did much sewing and crocheting in earlier years, is a flower lover. Both enjoy good health.

Members of the immediate family gathered at the Freedlund home for the celebration.

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Surnames: Davis, Schwanebeck, Drake, Mortimer, Boeck, Miller, Wilde, Schmidtke, Degenhart, Fluegel, Freedlund, Dickson, Grimm
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) May 25, 1961

The following people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwanebeck in Sherwood Sunday, May 21, to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and Clare of Chili; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mortimer and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boeck of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Wellie Davis of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller of Rockford, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Davis and girls of Verona; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilde and family of Grafton; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidtke of Granton; Mrs. Harvey Degenhart and family of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. John Fluegel, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Fluegel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Freedlund and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Schwanebeck and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Schwanebeck and family, all of Sherwood; Miss Anita Dickson and Miss Carol Grimm of Pittsville.

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Surnames: Davis, Brown, Freedlund, Schmidtke, Schwanebeck, Longenecker

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) May 17, 1962

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis, who were married in the Congregational parsonage May 20, 1901, by the Rev. George W. Longenecker, will observe their 61st wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Norman Freedlund, in Sherwood.

Mr. Davis was born July 16, 1878, in the Town of York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Whiston W. Davis. Mrs. Davis, the former Villa Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, was born March 28, 1881, in Waushara County, where she attended school.  In 1899, she came with her parents to Clark County, locating on an 80-acre tract of land in the Town of Fremont, four miles northwest of Chili.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Davis made their home with his parents, where they remained until 1944, when they moved to Chili.

Seven children were born to their marriage: Lorraine, who died in infancy; Claire, who died a year ago; Mrs. Otto (Flossie) Schmidtke of York Center; Mrs. Charles (Doris) Schwanebeck of Sherwood; Mrs. Richard (Ione) Miller of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Norman (Donna) Freedlund of Sherwood.

There are 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Relatives expected Sunday at the Norman Freedlund home to observe the anniversary include: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidtke of York Center; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwanebeck and family of Sherwood; and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hasz and family of the Town of Lynn.

Davis, Truman (Golden Anniversary - 1948)

Surnames: Davis, Hubing, Hayed, Anthony, Lee, Pietenpol, Jacob, Longenecker
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) October 21, 1948

When Mr. and Mrs. Truman Davis celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Tuesday, October 12, (1948), their daughter, Mrs. Charles Hubing of Neillsville, was hostess at a dinner party in their home.

Guests included, besides the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hayden of Merrillan; Mr. and Mrs. Hale Davis of Bloomer (Mr. Davis is a brother of the groom); Artice Hubing of Eau Claire; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hayden, Ruby Anthony, Price Lee, John Pietenpol and daughter, Ruth, and Eldred Davis (a son of the honored couple), all of Granton; Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Hubing, Frank Davis, brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hubing and son, Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacob of Neillsville.

Special guests were the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Longenecker. Rev. Mr. Longenecker is the minister who performed the wedding ceremony 50 years ago.

The tables were decorated with white gladioli and gold chrysanthemums, and with gold and white streamers. A tiered wedding cake was made for the occasion by Mrs. Art Hubing, daughter of the anniversary couple. It was trimmed with a gold wedding bell and golden wedding rings, and candles.

After the dinner open house was held in the Truman Davis home in Granton. About 50 guests paid their respects and offered felicitations.

Debevec, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Silver - 13 December 1972)

Surnames: Debevec, Guth, Tytor, Susa, Mertens

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 12/14/1972

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Debevec observed their silver wedding anniversary last Saturday night at a surprise party arranged by their daughters and their son-in-law, Neal Tytor.

The Debevec family attended mass together at 8 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Mertens officiating. After the church service about 200 people gathered at the West Side Hall where dancing and a lunch were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Debevec received congratulatory cards and gifts, including a portrait of their children and their son-in-law. The anniversary cake was made by Mrs. Robert Susa.

Robert Debevec and Josephine Guth were married in Chicago, Ill., at St. Rose Lima Catholic Church on December 23, 1947. Their attendants were Stanley Guth and Tillie Guth. They have six daughters, Susan, Mrs. Neal (Joanne) Tytor of Willard, Sandra, Arlene, Marjorie and Laura. A son, Ronald is deceased.

The Debevec’s lived in Chicago for five years and came to Willard 20 years ago. They are farming where Mr. Debevec’s parents lived.

Friends and relatives from Withee, Hudson, Greenwood, Eau Claire, Willard and Chicago, Ill., attended the party.      

Degen, Mr. & Mrs. Albert (50th-1965)

Surnames: Brandt, Kennedy, Kippenhan, Schwarze, Tisdale, Beyer, Gerlach, Saewert

Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Mar 1911

Miss Freda Brandt left for Milwaukee Wednesday morning to have her eyes treated by Dr. Kennedy.

Cilla Kippenhan is confined to her bed with appendicitis.

Mr. Paul Schwarze came home from La Cross Monday to visit his parents, returning the following Monday to take hsi position in the Mitchell Brewing Co.

Herman Schwarze drove up to Tisdale's Saturday and put in the new switch board for the extra telephone line which they expect to put in this spring.

Mr. Arnold Beyer returned from Milwaukee after a six week visit with his brother, Beno and wife.

Mr. Gerlach of Sheboygan visited with his niece, Mrs. Rev. Saewert, for a few days past.     

Degenhardt, Mr./Mrs. Leo (Gold – 17 OCT 1972) & (60th Anniv. - 17 Oct. 1982)

Surnames: Degenhardt

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 05 Oct 1972

(Marriage date taken from 60th Anniversary notice)

In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Degenhardt, a mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 1972, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.).

Open house will be held from 2 to 4:30 at Star Lodge Motel.

Friends and relatives of the honored couple are invited to attend either or both events.

Celebration is being planned by the couple's children and grandchildren.

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Surnames: DEGENHARDT LOGAN BINDER BELL KOHL GREGORICH ROTTSCHEIT LYNSKEY MICHALSKI
Sources: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., Wis.) Oct. 1982

Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Degenhardt of Route 2, Loyal, observed their golden wedding anniversary with a 10:30 a.m. Mass Oct. 17 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Loyal.

The Rev. James Logan officiated at the service. A dinner and reception followed at the American Legion Hall, Loyal.

Degenhardt was born April 6, 1901 in the Loyal area, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Degenhardt. He received his education in Loyal schools. Prior to marriage, he farmed.

Mary Binder was born April 1, 1902, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Binder of Route 2, Marshfield. She received her education in Bakerville schools. Before marriage, she lived on Route 2, Marshfield, and was a housekeeper.

Degenhardt and the former Miss Binder were married Oct. 17, 1922 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Loyal. They farmed in the Loyal area until retirement in 1978.

They are members of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Degenhardt’s hobbies include bee-keeping, fishing and hunting. His health is very good. Mrs. Degenhardt’s hobbies include crocheting, knitting and bee-keeping. Her health is good.

Their children are Mrs. Arnold Bell of Marshfield, Mrs. Walter Kohl of Marshfield, Paul of Marshfield, Norbert of Curtiss, Lawrence of Monroe Center, Ill., Rose Gregorich of Spencer, Dorothy Rottscheit of Marshfield and Barbara Lynskey of Minneapolis. They also have 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Margaret Michalski, an attendant at the original wedding ceremony, also attended the anniversary celebration.

Demand, Mr./Mrs. (45th Anniv. - 24 Nov. 1949)

Surnames: Demand, Fricke, Tresch, Draheim, Polzin, Davis, Miller, Meagher, Wallace
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 12/01/1949

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Demand of Abbotsford observed their 45th wedding anniversary last Thursday, Nov. 24th. They were married just 45 years ago at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erhart Fricke, at Cherokee. Rev. Wallace performed the ceremony.

They have four children - two sons, Erhart, who lives in Sheboygan Falls, and Lloyd of Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Sarah) Tresch of Evansville and Mrs. Raymond (Janet) Draheim of Kinzua, Ore. There are five grand children and one great grand child.

Their grandson, and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Polzin, and daughter, Gayle, of Madison, came for the day and took his grandparents to Medford to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Davis, Mrs. Polzin’s parents, to be guests of honor at a turkey dinner. A large wedding cake was the centerpiece at the table.

Other dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis and children and William Miller of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meagher and children of Marshfield.

Deniskiewicz, Mr./Mrs. Charles (Gold - 1 OCT 1966)

Surnames: Deniskiewicz, Pajak, Badzinski

Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 13 Oct 1966

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Deniskiewicz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 1st, 1966. At 11 o'clock mass was said at St. Hedwig's Chapel by Rev. Edward Masalewicz.

Luncheon and reception for 75 relatives was held at the Quonset. Dinner at 6:30 for 260 friends and relatives was also held at the Quonset. The evening was spent dancing.

They farmed for 31 years in Reseburg (Clark Co., Wis.), then moved to Eidsvold (Clark Co.) and have farmed 19 years, and are still doing light farming.

They had one daughter (Genevieve) Mrs. Walter Pajak, 11 grandchildren, Jerome of Arizona, Joseph and Jean of Chicago, Justine (Mrs. John D. Badzinski), John, who is in the Navy on USS Arion, and the rest are home, Joanne, James, Janet, Joyce, Jackie and Julie. They have one great-grandchild, Debbie Badzinski.

Out of town guests came from Greenwood, Milwaukee, Brookfield, Chicago, Denver, Colorado, Stanley, Menomonie, Mich., Kaukauna, Wis., New York.   

Denzine, Mr. & Mrs. Delbert & Anna (2017)
Surnames: Bornoski, Calmes, Denzine, Fischer, Hoernke, Stendel, Theilig

Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 5/31/2017

Delbert and Alma Denzine will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2017.

Delbert and Alma Denzine exchanged vows on June 6, 1942, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the town of Frankfort. Members of the bridal party were LaVerne (Hoernke) Bornoski, maid of honor; Elfrieda (Theilig) Hoernke and Tillie (Stendel) Hoernke, bridesmaids; Leon Denzine, best man; Harold Hoernke and Arnold Hoernke, groomsmen.

Guests were entertained at a reception at the bride’s parent’s home, In the evening, the event was celebrated with a dance at the Prochnow pavilion.

The couple resided in Milan. Delbert was employed by the cheese factory. Three years later, they purchased a farm in the Milan area. After 37 years of farming, they retired and moved to their new house in Milan.

The Denzines have three children: Patricia (Karl) Fischer, Lake Havasu, AZ; Lynette Calmes, Wisconsin Rapids; and Brad (Sandra) Denzine. They also have eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

This past March, Delbert and Alma moved to The Waterford at Colby. 

Deutsch, Mr./ Mrs. Gus (10th Anniversary - 1923)

Surnames: Deutsch
Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 08/02/1923

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Deutsch celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage Sunday by having with them at their home a number of their near relatives and friends. About thirty sat down together at dinner and a number remained till evening when supper was served. The day was spent in visiting and recalling old times. It was a very happy gathering.

Devine, Mr./Mrs. James (40th – JUN 1966) & (45th – 15 JUN 1971) & (Gold - Jun 1976)

Surnames: Devine, Johnson

Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 09 Jun 1966

A family reunion was held Sunday at the Holy Rosary Church dining room in Owen to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Devine on their 40th wedding anniversary. A wonderful buffet dinner was served by several members of the family. Eleven of their 13 children and their families were present, and her only sister, Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Johnson and daughter, Arian, of Green Bay; and her only brother, Clarence, and family of Eau Claire. Two of their sons who could not attend were Mr. and Mrs. David Devine, who recently moved to California, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Devine, who wedding took place Saturday, and are on their honeymoon. 

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Surnames: Devine, Vander Wegan, Pawlak, Johnson, Brey, Parker

Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 17 Jun 1971

Mr. and Mrs. James Devine, Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), were guests of honor at a picnic dinner held at the Daniel Brey home, rural Colby, on Saturday, June 12, 1971, to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.

The Devines were married June 15, 1926 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Withee, with Mr. and Mrs. Vander Wegan as their attendants. They resided in Owen, where Mr. Devine was a businessman until 1942, when they moved to the farm near Withee, where they still reside.

They are parents of 14 children. The eldest child, William, drowned in the Black River in 1945 at the age of 19.

The thirteen living children, their spouses and their families all attended the anniversary celebration on Saturday. They are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devine and five children of Withee, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Devine and eight children, Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) Pawlak and two children, Thorp, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Devine and eleven children, Menomonee Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle (Janice) Johnson and five children, Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Marilyn) Brey and seven children, Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Devine and two children, Eau Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Devine and five children, Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. David Devine and two children, Withee, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Devine and three children, Eau Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devine and two children, Bruce, and Mr. and Mrs. John (Kay) Parker and two children, Owen. 

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Surnames: Devine, Brey, Fliss, Pawlak, Johnson, Parker, Vanderwegen, Peterson

Source: Owen Enterprise (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 07 Jul 1976

A Golden Anniversary mass was said at Holy Rosary Parish on June 26, 1976 in honor of the wedding anniversary of James and Ida Devine. Father Fliss was the celebrant and the music was provided by a group of the Devine’s grandchildren, to a guitar accompaniment. Mass services were Mike and Gary Brey.

The ceremony was followed by a dinner in the church dining hall. The received many lovely gifts and cards.

Those attending were their 13 children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) Pawlak, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle (Janice Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Marilyn) Brey, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Devine Mr. and Mrs. David Devine, Mrs. And Mrs. Mike Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Devine, and Mr. and Mrs. John (Kay) Parker. Also attending were their 61 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Devine and Mrs. Devine’s sister, Mrs. Louis Johnson, and her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vanderwegen, Mrs. Martha Vanderwegen, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peterson. 

Dickenson, Mr./Mrs. G. B. (50th Anniv. - 18 Mar. 1940)

Surnames: Dickenson, Drum, Wiese, Brehm, Ouimette, Cramer, Parkhill, Young, Mantor, Davis
Source: Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) 03/21/1940

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Dickenson of Riverside celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home Monday, March 18th. Members of the family and neighbors and friends gathered in the evening in honor of the couple. They presented them with many beautiful gifts.

Those present were their five children and their families, Leslie and Mrs. George Drum (Nina) of Wausau, Renold of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Henry Wiese (Birdie Bell) and George of Abbotsford, Wis. There are 21 grandchildren, all of whom were present.

Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brehms and children, Cherokee, Nelson Ouimette, son, Dale, Gene Cramer, Jesse Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young, Miss Nora Mantor, son Jerris, all of this vicinity and Mrs. Clara Davis of Duluth.

Mrs. Dickenson was born Jennie Cramer in Colton, N.Y., August 1866. She came to Colby with her parents about 1874. Shortly after they settled on their place in Riverside.

Mr. Dickenson was born in Waukegan in 1867. The family moved to Wausau and a few years later came here and cleared a farm east of here.

Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson have made their home together on the farm they still occupy since their marriage. Their son George and his family live with his parents.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson are in good health and their friends wish them continued health and happiness together.

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Surnames: Dickinson, Cramer, Drumm, Wiese, Brehm, Hamilton, Parkhill, Young, Mantor, Ouimette, Davis
Sources: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 03/21/1940

Mr. and Mrs. George B. Dickinson of the town of Hull were guests of honor at a reception given Monday evening by their children in honor of their golden wedding anniversary.

The reception was attended by their children, grandchildren, other relatives and a few of the old neighbors and friends.

They were married fifty years ago March 18th, on the farm on which they still live. They were attended by Miss Edith Dickinson, sister of Mr. Dickinson, and Alfred Cramer, brother of Mrs. Dickinson, who later were united in marriage and on May 6th of this year will celebrate their golden wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Cramer are now living in California.

Mrs. Dickinson, whose maiden name was Jennie Cramer, was born in New York state, and was brought to the town of Hull by her parents when seven years old.

Mr. Dickinson was born in Waukegan, Ill. His parents later came to Wisconsin. They lived a while in Wausau and in the town of Wein and later settled in the town of Hull, Wood Co., Wis.

They had five children, all of whom are living. They are: Leslie Dickinson of Wausau; Reynolds of Wisconsin Rapids; Mrs. George Drumm of Wausau; Mrs. Henry Wiese of Abbotsford; and George, Jr., on the home farm.

The reception was made doubly pleasant by the fact that all of their children and grand children were present.

They received many cards, letters and gifts, and a bouquet of flowers.

The evening was spent socially and at midnight a buffet lunch was served.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dickinson and children of Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Dickinson and children of Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. George Drumm and children of Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiese and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Dickinson, Jr., and children; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brehm and children; Niles Hamilton, Jess Parkhill of Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young, Mrs. Nora Mantor and son, Morris; Nelson Ouimette and son, Dale, Mrs. Allan Davis of Minneapolis, and Miss Jean Cramer.

Dietsche, Mr./Mrs. Allen (Silver - 2 JUN 1971)

Surnames: Dietsche, Krause, Schwantes, Bilgrien, Neumann, Stapel, Thomer, Mellenthin

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 01 Jul 1971

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dietsche, 304 N. Cedar Ave., Marshfield, celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary by enjoying a party in their honor, held at the Marshfield Armory on Sunday, June 27, 1971. Approximately 80 relatives and friends were present for the celebration. The Rev. T.P. Bradtke gave the blessing at the evening meal.

Allen Dietsche and the former Lillian Krause were married June 2, 1946 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer by the Rev. A.C. Stapel. They are the parents of three children, a daughter, Mrs. Gen Thomer, and a son, Stanley. A son, Marvin, is deceased. They have two grandchildren, David and Rick Thomer.

All of the Dietsche's wedding attendants were present at the celebration. They are Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schwantes, Spencer; Mr. Bernard Krause, Spencer; and Mrs. Caroline Bilgrien, Green Bay. Also present were their wedding soloist, Ernie Krause, Spencer; and their uhsers, Mrs. Kenneth Mellenthin, Spencer, and Mr. Ernie Krause of Spencer.

Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Krause, Clyman, Wisconsin, Miss Sylvia Neumann, Beaver Dam; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neumann and Mark Krause, Fox Lake. 

Dietsche, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace (Silver - 18 June 1954)

Surnames: Dietsche, Karau, Hoff, Wilson, Hoffman, Braun, Gehrke, Krasselt, Aalto, Stumpner, Stayton, Gray, Paszek, Pockrandt

Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., WI.) June 24, 1954

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dietsche celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary Sunday.  They were married in Trinity Lutheran Church June 18, 1929.

A cafeteria super was served with table decorations in silver color with a wedding cake, candles and flowers.

Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karau and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoff, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dietsche and family, Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dietsche and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoffman, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Braun and daughter, (Mr. and Mrs. Braun were two of the wedding attendants), and Mr. and Mrs. Orin Gehrke, Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kissinger and family and Mrs. Krasselt, Chili; and the Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Aalto and family, Mr. and Mrs. Len Gehrke, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gehrke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dietsche, Mrs. Alvin Stumpner, Mrs. Laura Stayton, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Paszek and daughter, and Mrs. Martina Pockrandt and daughters Betty and Udine.

In the evening a dance was given for friends at the Unity Hall.  many gifts were received by Mr. and Mrs. Dietsche.

Dignin, Mr. & Mrs. Jerome (Silver - 30 APR 1941)

Surnames: Dignin

Source: Humbird Enterprise (Humbird, Clark Co., Wis.) 05/03/1941

Sixty-two relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Dignin last Sunday to help them celebrate their Silver wedding.  The anniversary fell on April 30th, 1941, but the observance was held Sunday, so that all relatives might attend.  A purse of silver in commemoration of twenty-five years of happy wedded life was presented to the bride and groom, after which a bountiful lunch was served.  Guests present from away were: Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Tubbs and Wilma, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Creviston and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Alvestad, Eau Claire; Mrs. Nate Hand, Max Sloan, Anne Jacobs, Ladysmith; Miss Theo Dignin, Mrs. Belle Blom and son, Gilman; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Holt, Hib, Krombolz, Leona Sleeter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Dahl and daughter, Fairchild; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Barkley and son, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Dignin and children, Miss Rogene Olson, Black River Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duerkop, Miss Charlotte Lee, Alma Center.

Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dignin, enlisted in the navy and could not be present for this happy event.  He is just completing mechanics training at Dearborn, Mich., and the party rejoiced that he has received a promotion and a machinist’s mate stripe.

All relatives and friend join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dignin many more happy anniversaries.

Mr./Mrs. Dins (25th Anniv. - 27 June 1953)

Surnames: Dins, Kirchhoefer, Markus, Mandel, Koffarnus, Staffeil, Wiersig, Schuman, Kust, Celle, Lauber
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 07/02/1953

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Approximately 100 relatives and friends greeted them. Refreshments were served throughout the evening and at 11:30 a buffet lunch was served. The hall was decorated with large vases of peonies and a large three-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink roses and silver leaves. Mr. and Mrs. Dins were married at Zion Lutheran church in Colby, Wisconsin on June 27th, 1928, by Rev. Kirchhoefer. All of the attendants were present - Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Markus, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mandel, Mrs. William Koffarnus, the latter being the former Leona Staffeil, and Lenhard Wiersig. They have three children - Allen of Madison and Paul and Rita at home. Out of town guests were from Two Rivers, Greenwood, Curtiss, Wausau, Unity, Marshfield, Spencer, Anoka, Minn., and Arlington Heights, Ill. Guests from Arlington Heights were Mr. and Mrs. George Schuman and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kust and guests from Two Rivers were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Celle and Mrs. Adam Lauber.

Dischinger, Richard & Nancy (50th Anniv. - 21 Sept. 2008)

Surnames: Rottscheit, Peterson, Dischinger, Eckes, Binder, Dohm, Braun, Fait, Reigel, Loveland
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Wood Co., Wis.) Sunday, 7 Dec. 2008

Richard and Nancy Dischinger celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sept. 21, 2008, at Wildwood Park Pavilion. The open house and buffet were attended by many past and present neighbors, friends, and family members. The celebration was hosted by their children and grandchildren. John Binder and Jim Eckes, led the anniversary song.

Original wedding attendants attending the celebration were Jim Dohm, brother of the bride; Dianne Dix Braun, friend of the couple; Irene Fait Reigel, friend of the couple; and Tom Loveland, cousin of the bride.

Richard and Nancy were married Sept. 20, 1958, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. Richard was born March 2, 1937, and attended Marshfield schools. The former Nancy Dohm was born May 26, 1941, a daughter of Myron and Josephine Dohm of Marshfield. She attended Catholic schools in Marshfield.

They are members of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and reside in Lindsey where they raised their family.

Richard retired in 1997 from 21st Century Genetics and Nancy retired in 2000 from Weyerhaeuser. In retirement, Richard now enjoys gardening and time in his home workshop. Nancy spends her time golfing and traveling. Both find great joy in their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Their family includes five children, Debbie (Scott) Peterson of Arpin, Richard (Cindy) Dischinger of Marshfield, Steven (Michelle) Dischinger of Marshfield, Carla (Don) Rottscheit of Cottage Grove, and Kevin (Erin) Dischinger of Phoenix, Ariz.; ten granddaughters, one grandson, and five great-grandchildren.

Dix, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (60th – 19 October 2017)

Surnames: Dix

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/18/2017

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary, October 19, Larry & Connie Dix.

Love, Your Family 

Dobbe, Mr. and Mrs. Edd (Golden - 24 June 1970)

Surnames: Dobbe, Stenberg, Krause, Schmidt, Neubauer, Coulthurst, Mews,

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 8/27/1970

Mr. and Mrs. Edd Dobbe of Rt. 1 Loyal celebrated their golden wedding with an informal open house at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mews, on Rt. 1 Marshfield Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Dobbe is a native of the Town of Beaver. The former Agnes Schmidt is the daughter of Godfrey and Johanna (Krause) Schmidt. After graduating from the Loyal High School in 1920, she was married to Edd Dobbe on June 24, 1920. They moved onto a farm east of Loyal.

Dobbe is the son of Louis and Carrie (Stenberg) Dobbe of Estherville, Ia. He attended school there and later came to Loyal with his brother, where they engaged in farming. Mr. Dobbe served in World War I and is now a member of the American Legion. He enjoys all kinds of ballgames on TV.

In 1924 they moved onto a farm northeast of Loyal, where they make their home now. He quit farming in 1958. As treasurer until three years ago, he had served the town of Beaver for 34 years. He also served on the school board, the church board and served on the AAA farm program for many years.

Their children are three daughters: Mrs. Victor (Virginia) Neubauer, Watertown; Mrs. Shirley Coulthurst, Gainesville, Fla.; and Mrs. Walter (Marlene) Mews, Rt. 1 Marshfield. There are six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One granddaughter was hospitalized at Watertown and could not attend.

Mrs. Dobbe is a member of the Legion Auxiliary and the Trim and Tidy Homemakers. She has many activities to keep her busy and is piecing and tying quilts for church missions at present. Both are active members of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Out-of-town guests came from West Allis, Watertown and Florida, as well as Marshfield and Loyal. 

Doege, Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Golden - March 1970)

Surnames: Doege, Braun, Horn

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/19/1970

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Braun, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Horn and Mrs. Gust Horn attended the open house held in honor of the Golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Doege of Rt. 3 Greenwood. The celebration was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church parlors in Thorp.     

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Surnames: Doege, Keller, Russell, Degener, Gorsegner, Teuke, Stapel, Siemek, Huberty

Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 09 Apr 1970

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Doege, Rt. 3, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), observed their fiftieth Wedding Anniversary on March 15, 1970 with a family dinner for 29 guests at their home and an open house from 2 to 5 at St. Paul's Lutheran Parlors, Thorp. One of the original attendants of 50 years ago, a sister of the groom, Mrs. Freda Keller of Dorchester, was present.

Honored guests were Mr. Doege's 89 year old uncle, Henry Russell, from Butternut, and Mrs. Doege's 90 year old cousin, Mrs. Henry Degener, of Marshfield.

Louise Gorsegner, daughter of the late Mary Teuke and Christ Gorsegner, was born August 14, 1895. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting before she became in poor health. Herman, the son of the late Clara Russell and Herman Doege, was born September 15, 1895 at Thorp (Clark Co., Wis.). Herman being in fair health enjoyed hunting and fishing. Before his marriage he was in the Army's 322nd ammunition train in 1918 and 1919 in France. They were married September 15, 1920 at Thorp by Rev. A.C. Stapel. They farmed near Withee for 38 years, and in 1958 retired and moved near Greenwood, where they have resided for the last 12 years. They are both members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Thorp.

The honored couple have five children, Herman Doege, Scot City, Mo., Arthur Doege, Thorp, Charlotte Siemek, Gilman, Robert Doege, Watkins, Minn., Grace Huberty of Columbus, Indiana; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends came from Chicago, Gilman, Watkins, Minn., Columbus, Ind., Thorp, Withee, Owen, Dorchester, Hannibal, Marshfield, Medford and Cadott. 

Doehr, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle (40th - 1981) & (70th - 18 December 2011)

Surnames: Doehr, Moh, Diel, Lang, Metko, Rand, Montag, Dankemyer

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/20/1981

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Doehr celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at a Sunday afternoon, August 2, open house at the Granton Sportsmen’s Club. Approximately 200 friends and relatives attended.

The anniversary celebration was held early so that a daughter, Cheryl, and children, who are visiting from Alaska could attend.

All of the Doehr’s children were at the event. They include Mrs. Russel (Lou Ann) Lang, Marshfield; Mrs. Daniel (Lana) Metko, Fremont; Mrs. Gary (Becky) Rand, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; and Daryl, River Falls. The honored couple also have ten grandchildren.

Brothers and sisters of the couple attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Montag, Chili; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dankemyer, Neillsville; Arvin Diel, Chili; and Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Moh, Granton. 

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Card Shower for 70th Wedding Anniversary of Lyle & Hazel Doehr; December 18, 2011

Mail cards to: S. 2541 Eagle Rd., Marshfield, WI 54449

Domer, Mr./Mrs. William (50th Anniv. - 17 Dec. 1935)

Surnames: DOMER GAMB MARTENS JUSTMANN NEUMANN NOTH ORTH
Sources: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 12/19/1935

Mr. and Mrs. William Domer, Sr., of Unity quietly celebrated their fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary on Dec. 17th at their home. Rev. Gamb delivered a festive address which was a fitting tribute to this pioneer couple who lived on their present farm home for the past fifty years. Rev. Gamb also extended his greeting in behalf of St. John’s congregation at Riplinger of which Mr. and Mrs. Domer are members. The ladies aid society of St. John’s church presented Mrs. Domer with a life membership of the Women’s Missionary Federation of the American Lutheran church. Mrs. Domer is the first to receive that honor from the ladies’ aid.

Mr. Domer is active in spite of his eighty years and Mrs. Domer, who was seriously ill a year ago, is again able to walk about her home with a cane. Six of their eight children were present for the occasion.

Refreshments were served at 4:30 o’clock. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Martens, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Justmann, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Domer, Jr., and children, Leo and Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Neumann and son James and Donald, Colby, the Rev. and Mrs. Werner Gamb and daughter, Veefkind, and Mrs. John Noth. Mrs. George Orth, Abbotsford, and Theodore Domer, Unity, two of their eight children, were unable to be present for the occasion, but are spending Sunday with them.

Domine, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Golden - 1954)

Surnames: Domine, Shupe, Shober, Schwellenbach, Becker, Pelsdorf

 Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., WI.) November 25, 1954

A quiet family celebration marked the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Domine, Sunday, November 21.

The Domines were married in Loyal and have lived in this vicinity all of the fifty years of their married life.  Most of those years were lived on a farm in the Pelsdorf community.  About 11 years ago they moved into the city.

The main event of their anniversary celebration was a supper given by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Domine with members of their family as guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shupe, Mr. and Mrs. Manual Domine, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Domine, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shober of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Domine, Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Benny Schwellenbach, Christie; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Domine and Franklin Domine, Milwaukee.  Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker, Richfield, a brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Domine were also supper guests.

Other relatives called in the afternoon. Among the gifts received was an anniversary clock. Many gifts of money were also received. A family picture was taken in Marshfield.

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Surnames: Domine, Shupe, Shober, Schwellenbach, Becker
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) November 25, 1954
 

A quiet family celebration marked the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Domine, Sunday, November 21.
 

The Domines were married in Loyal and have lived in this vicinity all of the 50 years of their married life.  Most of those years were lived on a farm in the Pelsdorf community.  About 11 years ago they moved into the city. 
 

The main event of their anniversary celebrations was a supper given by Mr. and Mrs. Domine, with members of the family as guests.  Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shupe, Mr. and Mrs. Manual Domine, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Domine, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shober, all of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Domine, Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Benny Schwellenbach, Christie; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Domine and Franklin Domine, Milwaukee.  Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker, Richfield, a brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Domine, were also supper guests.  Other relatives called in the afternoon.  Among the gifts received was an anniversary clock.  Many gifts of money were also received.  A family picture was taken. 

Donahue, Mr./ Mrs. James (35th Anniv. - 1932)

Surnames: Donahue, Schaefer, Genteman, Simek, Metcalf, Kubat, Neville, Miller, Gall, Spangler
Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 3 March 1932

On Friday a group of friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Donahue met at their home as a surprise to them and helped them celebrate the 35th anniversary of their wedding. Sheep-head was played and prizes given, Art Schaefer receiving fist and Jos. Spangler consolation. A fine lunch was served and all enjoyed the occasion very much.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schaefer and family, John and Willie Genteman, Mr. and Mrs. Simek and son Willie, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kubat, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neville, Mr. and Mrs. John Kubat and daughter, Marie, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gall, Jos. Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Art Schaefer.

Dorst, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. (Golden -27 August 1969)

Surnames: Dorst, Pepper, Mallory, Zepplin, Guerin

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 9/04/1969

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Dorst of 5608 Bjelde lane, Madison, observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house reception at Monona Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, August 24.

Mrs. Dorst the former Beatrice L. Pepper, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Pepper of Neillsville, became the bride of the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Dorst of Granton, August 27, 1919. Mr. Dorst had returned from the service with the Blackhawk division of the AEF in France in April of that year.

The wedding took place at the Pepper farm home, near Neillsville, with the late Rev. Wilson Mallory of Granton officiating. The attendants were the bride’s brother, Stanley C. Pepper, and the groom’s sister, Miss Elsie Dorst. The latter is deceased, but Mr. Pepper was at the Anniversary party.

The Dorsts have three sons, Lawrence of Milwaukee, Marvin of Wichita, Kans., and Gerald, Better known as Jerry, of New Glarus. The daughters are: Edythe, Mrs. James Zepplin of Schofield, and Shelby Jean, Mrs. Robert Guerin of Madison. There are 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pepper has three brothers and he has one sister.

Mr. and Mrs. Dorst lived in and near Neillsville, Marshfield and Stratford before moving to Madison about 20 years ago. Relatives and friends from Marathon, Oconto Falls, Seymour, Janesville, Evansville, Marshfield and Neillsville were included in the attendants at the celebration. 

Draeger, Mr. & Mrs. Paul (Gold - 30 DEC 1965) & (55th – 30 DEC 1970)
Surnames: Draeger, Antram, Becker, Watson, Tesmer, Bailey, Panke, Allmann, Nelson, Kleinstick
Source: Tribune-Phonograph (Abbotsford and Colby, Clark Co., Wis.) 01/06/1966

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Draeger, Colby, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, Dec. 30.  The Rev. Kenneth Dix officiated at the 1 p.m. service at the United Church of Christ, Colby.  Miss Sandra Antram, Louisville, Ohio, played the organ and two grandsons, Paul L. Draeger of Racine and Keith P. Becker of Colby, sang solos.  Two of the original attendants, Mrs. Robert Watson, Genoa City, and Edwin Tesmer, Tomahawk, were present.

A family dinner for eight was served Wednesday evening at Medo Farms Restaurant, Abbotsford.  The table was decorated with yellow mums.  Following the Thursday service, an open house was held at the church from 2 to 5 p.m.  Relatives attended a small reception that evening at the Draeger home.  Mrs. Draeger wore a corsage of yellow roses, and her husband wore a matching carnation.

Everett Bailey, Alameda, Calif., a nephew of the couple, presented them with matching gold wrist watches.

At the reception in the church, the table was decorated with a four-tiered square wedding cake, decorated with a golden top with 50 in the center and white plastic bells, doves and Bibles.  Also decorating the table were gold tapers and napkins printed in gold for the occasion.  The anniversary events were planned and given by their children and families and their nephew they reared.  A beautiful guest book in white and engraved in gold was given to the honored couple by their grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. David C. Becker, Fort Dodge, Ia.

Anna Panke and Paul Draeger were united in marriage Dec. 30, 1915, at St. John’s Evangelical church, now the First United Church of Christ, Colby.

Mrs. Draeger was born April 15, 1892, at Colby, which has been her home ever since.

Paul Draeger was born March 21, 1891, at Clarno.  At the time of his marriage he was employed at the Medford Lumber Co.  Later, he worked for the Colby Milling Co., until his retirement in 1956.

Mr. and Mrs. Draeger are both members of the First United Church of Christ.  Mrs. Draeger is a lifelong member, having been baptized, confirmed and married in the same church.  She served for 17 years as secretary of the Woman’s Guild of which she is still a member.  She is also a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Eastern Star.  Mr. Draeger was chairman of the building committee when the present church was built, after the original building was destroyed by fire.  He is also a member of the Masons.

Both are in excellent health.  Mrs. Draeger enjoys doing fancy work, and her husband’s hobby is woodworking.

The Draegers are the parents of two children, Paul Jr., Racine, and Mrs. Henrietta Becker, Colby.  They also reared a nephew, Everett Bailey, Alameda, Calif.

Relatives attending the reception were Mrs. Grace Allmann, Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Allmann, Medford, Mrs. Margaret Allmann and son Billie, and daughter, Peggy, Stevens Point, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Draeger and son Paul Louis, Racine, Mrs. Henrietta Becker and son, Keith, Tiffin, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. David Becker, Fort Dodge, Ia., Miss Sandra Antram, Tiffin, Ohio, Mrs. Thorwald Nelson and son, Donald of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kleinstick, Edgar, and Otto Kleinstick.

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Surnames: Draeger, Linek, Becker, Bailey, Panke, Watson, Tessmer

Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 31 Dec 1970 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Draeger of Colby (Clark Co., Wis.), who were married December 20, 1915, in St. John's Evangelical Church, now the First United Church of Christ, Colby, by the Rev. M. Linek, celebrated their 50th anniversary on December 30, 1965.

This year there will be no celebration, as they visited and saw all their children, grandsons and great-granddaughters this summer.

Their daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Becker, widow of the late Rev. Edwin Becker, is temporarily with them since June 1965. The other two children are Paul Draeger Jr. of Racine, and Everett Bailey of Alameda, California, Mrs. Draeger's sister's son, whom they reared when Mrs. Fred (Martha) Bailey died very early in life.

They have three grandsons, David Becker of Ladd, Illinois, Keith Becker of Marion, Ohio, and Paul Louis Draeger of Memphis, Tennessee, and two great-granddaughters, born since their 50th anniversary. They are Kathryn Brook Becker of Ladd, Illinois, and Kimberly Sue Becker of Marion, Ohio.

Mr. Draeger, son of Ferdinand and Ottilia Draeger, was born March 21, 1891 in Clarno, Wisconsin, and was educated in Medford. He worked for the Medford Lumber Company prior to his marriage.

His wife, the former Anna Panke, daughter of Frederick and Henrietta Panke, was born in Colby on April 15, 1892, and was educated in Colby. Colby has always been her home. She was a clerk in the Kraus and Kersten store years ago.

For this occasion the children, grandsons and great-granddaughters are placing a green bouquet of flowers in the church sanctuary and have ordered a cake decorated in green.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Draeger are in fair health, but both have had surgery since 1965, and Mr. Draeger a heart attack. They would like to do more outside work, but can only have a few flowers and a berry patch.

Mrs. Draeger enjoys her Royal Neighbor meetings and Guild meetings of the church. They both are members of the First United Church of Christ of Colby, and Mrs. Draeger is a lifelong member of the church, being baptized, confirmed and married there.

Her late father was a charter member and helped organize the church.

There are still two living attendants of their wedding, Mrs. Robert Watson of Genoa City, Wisconsin, sister of Mr. Draeger, and Edwin Tessmer of Tomahawk. 

Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drake (Golden - 4 July 1954) & (60th-1964)
Surnames: Drake, Miles, Hill, Brenner, Olson, Hebert, Rosick, Schultz, Oestreich, Marsinkus, Whitfield, Cook, McGarvey, Thomas, Lemke, Fields, Davis, Kauffman, Mortimer, Gretzner, Truax, Baum, Henninger, Schmidtke, Schlinsog, Minett, Anthony, Rohloff, Stevens, Ploman, Seefeldt

Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., WI.) July 8, 1954

Walter Drake and Sadie Miles were married July 4th, 1904 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. james A. Hill. They were natives of the Spokeville community and lived there about two years after their marriage, then went to Tacoma, Washington for a couple years.  After returning to Wisconsin they bought a farm south of Spokeville where they lived about twenty years.  The past twenty-five years they have resided on a farm in the Town of Beaver.

Last Saturday a one o’clock dinner was served to the family and close relatives, all of the children and their families being there for the occasion, Mrs. Geo. Brenner, Sr., Mrs. John Olson, Sr., and Mrs. Chester Hebert were the very efficient servers.

Sunday morning all of the relatives attended the Methodist Church services in a group, sitting in seats reserved for them, about 50 being in attendance.  After church services, they were all served dinner at the Loyal Café, which is operated by a cousin. After the dinner, open house was held at the farm home from 2 p.m. until late evening.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Drake are: Mrs. Beatrice Rosick of Manitowoc, Mrs. Helmut (Vivian) Schultz of Marshfield, Mrs. Albert (Clara) Oestreich of Loyal, George of Waukegan, Illinois and Mrs. Ben (Trevalyn) Marsinkus of Wauconda, Illinois.

The honored couple received many nice and useful gifts, among them a gold money tree with 50 silver dollars wrapped in gold paper from Mrs. Drake’s sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield of Evanston, Ill., who were unable to attend because of the illness of Mr. Whitfield.  Several beautiful bouquets and a purse of money were also received with the many cards.

Relatives from away who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Price Cook of Sidney, Montana, (Mrs. Cook is a sister of Mrs. Drake); Mr. and Mrs. Dick McGarvey and daughter of Jamestown, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Terrey McGarvey and son and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGarvey and family of Bismarck, North Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thomas of Jackson, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lemke of Hawkins; Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Cook of Loyal, and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fields and sons of Pittsville.

Friends who attended the Saturday dinner with the relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Wellie Davis of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kauffmann and Mrs. Jessie Mortimer of Neillsville, and Adolph Gretzner of Loyal.

On Sunday, open house was attended by Mrs. Nelson Truax and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baum of Waukegan, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miles of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Arleigh Davis and daughter of Verona, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis of Chili; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Henninger, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidtke, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schlinsog and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kauffman and family, Mrs. Walter Minett, Mrs. Louise Schlinsog and Miss Ruby Anthony, all of Granton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rohloff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stevens and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ploman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seefeldt, all of Spencer, and many friends of Loyal and vicinity greeted the honored couple.

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Surnames: Drake, Miles

Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County, WI) 09 July 1964

A quiet celebration was held at the Walter Drake home Saturday, July 4 in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. A picnic dinner was enjoyed at noon by the children and the children and relatives.

Mrs. Drake wore a corsage of pink rose buds and her husband, Walter a boutonier of pink carnations. The day was spent visiting and the honored couple received gifts of money and other various remembrances.

Mrs. Walter Drake was the former Sarah Miles, born May 26, 1886, daughter of William and Sarah Miles. She received her education in the Spokeville School and spent her girlhood at home with her parents. She is affiliated with the Methodist Church of Loyal. Her hobby is making smocked sofa pillows.

Mr. Drake was born September 19, 1884, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Drake. He was educated at the Heathville School and spent his early days at home on the farm of his parents. He is not in the best of health since a recent operation but still enjoys some time fishing.

The couple were married July 4, 1904 at the Loyal Methodist Church, by Rev. Hills. The first four years in the state of Washington. They have lived in Loyal the rest of their life.

Mr. and Mrs. Drake have six children, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Guests who attended the reunion wee: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Marcinkus, Waukegan, Illinois ;Mrs. Beatrice Rosik. McHenry, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. George Drake and son Michael, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Drake and daughter Susan, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Schulz, Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fields, Granton.

Neighbors and friends who called during the day were: Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stevens, Mrs. Willam Rohloff, Mr. and Mrs. George Brenner Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bombardt, all of Loyal.      

Dreger, Mr./Mrs. Fred (25th Anniv. - July 1945)

Surnames: Dreger, Foster
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 07/05/1945

Dr. M. A. Foster attended the silver wedding anniversary celebration of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreger, in Eau Claire on Sunday of last week.

Drescher, Mr./Mrs. Arthur (25th - 16 Sept. 1939)

Surnames: Drescher, Reiff
Sources: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) Thurs., 28 Sept. 1939

Sunday, September 17, 54 relatives laden with picnic baskets gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Drescher, town of Grant, to remind them of their silver wedding anniversary. After a bountiful dinner a very pleasant afternoon was spent visiting and reminiscing which was followed by refreshments.

Mr. and Mrs. Drescher were united in marriage by Rev. Reiff at the American Lutheran Church, September 16, 1914. They have four children; Donald, who works in Minnesota; Vivian, teaching in Franklin School; Norman, student in River Falls state teachers college, and Arthur, Jr., at home. Donald and Norman could not be home for the happy event.

In the evening 22 more relatives who were unable to be present during the day, came to spend the evening with this worthy couple.

Drescher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Silver- 1982)

Surnames: Drescher, Rowe, Buettner, VandeBerg, Langreck, Schultz, Covell, Lezotte, Barth, Kuechenmeister, Cook, Hillert, Anason, Vine

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/17/1982

A surprise wedding anniversary party marking 25 years for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drescher was recently held. The event was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rowe of Neillsville.

The party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rowe, Jim Drescher, Paul Drescher, Annette Buettner, Mr. and Mrs. Jim VandeBerg and Karen Drescher.

Also celebrating anniversaries at the same time were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rowe (their twelfth) and Mr. and Mrs. Jim VandeBerg (their first).

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Anton Langreck, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schultz, Marie Covell, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Covell of Rock Dam, Mr. and Mrs. Jack VandeBerg, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lezotte and family of Merrill, Linda Barth of Marshfield and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kuechenmeister.

Joining them were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cook and Shelly, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hillert and Penny, Mr. and Mrs. Lamoine Anason, Freida Vine, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vine and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Drescher and family.

A cake was decorated by Mrs. Donald Rowe and a corsage was presented to the honored couple by Lori Rowe. Also a mock wedding was also performed. 

Drier, Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Elva
Surname: Drier, Ogle

Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 6/13/2019

Robert and Elva Drier celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 18, 2019 in the company of 150 guests.

The Driers were married on January 3, 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic church in Medford.

Elva was born on September 29, 1950 to the late Harry and Dorothy Ogle. She graduated in 1958 from Gilman High School

Robert was born on July 25, 1938 to the late Ken and Ruth Drier in Durand. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1956.

The Driers have five children, 13 grand children and 7 great grandchildren. 

Drummond, John & Ida (Gold - 8 JAN 1940)

Surnames: DRUMMOND WILLIAMS WUETHRICH
Sources: : Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 01/13/1940

Mr. and Mrs. John Drummond, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), celebrated their golden wedding anniversary quietly at their home on Jan. 8, 1940. Mr. Drummond was born June 29, 1865 in Necedah and Mrs. Drummond, nee Ida Williams, was also born in Necedah, on Mar. 17, 1862. On Jan. 8, 1890 they were married in that city.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Drummond lived in Necedah, where Mr. Drummond operated a store. After moving to Greenwood 40 years ago Mr. Drummond was affiliated with the Big Store for 27 years and later owned the present A.J. Allard Store for three years. He retired 15 years ago.

He was a member of the Greenwood School Board, and a member of the City Council as alderman, and at present is affiliated with the Woodmen, Eastern Star, and Masonic Lodges. Mrs. Drummond belongs to the Eastern Star.

They have one son, Emil, in Minneapolis, and one daughter, Mrs. John Wuethrich (Vera) of Greenwood. John D. Wuethrich, Allan Wuethrich, Greenwood, and Robert and Patricia Drummond of Minneapolis are their grandchildren. John DeVere Wuethrich, who attends school in Baltimore, Md., is a great-grandchild.

Out of town guests who visited with the Drummonds were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Drummond, Minneapolis; Mrs. Drummond’s sister and brother, Miss Allie Williams and L.G. Williams, Chicago.

Friends from Greenwood also called at the Drummond home. The couple received many cards, flowers and other gifts.

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Surnames: Drummond, Carter, Wuethrich, MacLaughlan
Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Jan 1940

This week Tuesday's regular meeting of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star started the year of 1940 off with a "bang." It set an attendance record for regular meetings and by far surpassed the attendance record for "first regular" meetings of the year.

Two wedding anniversaries among its members occasioned the unusual "turn out," the fiftieth for Mr. and Mrs. John T. Drummond, and the thirty-fourth for Mr. and Mrs. C.J. (Maude) Carter, both of which fell on Jan. 8th, 1940.

Mrs. Drummond was a charter member and has the distinction of having served the Chapter as its first Worth Matron. Eventually Mr. Drummond became a member and served in the capacity of Associate Patron for several years, in fact until need of slowing down on social activities that took the couple out at night, made their attendance so uncertain that he would no longer accept the office.

Mr. Carter (Claude) has never been a member of the order, but his wife was among those initiated during the first year of this Chapter's existence. She served as Worth matron from 1914 to 1916 and through the years has given untiringly of herself for the welfare and prosperity of the Chapter.

Because of Mrs. Drummond's recent illness, from which she is still confined to the house, the Drummonds were represented by their daughter, Vera and her husband John Wuethrich. Mrs. Carter was notified during the afternoon to be "on her toes" that evening because guests from Owen were expected, so the unusually large attendance and the "dressed-up-ness" of everybody "got by" her until Chapter closed, she wandered into the anteroom, and there to her complete surprise, found in waiting, Mr. and Mrs. MacLaughlan of Augusta, also her husband. Only then did she come to a full realization of what really was happening.

After a little visiting, the guests assemble around tables stretched end to end the length of the Chapter Room, where a lunch of tasty sandwiches, pickles and coffee were served, followed by ice cream, sweet wafers and a wedding cake, this last, the contribution of the local past matrons, who also arranged the entertainment which consisted of toasts, reminiscences, expressions of appreciation and good wishes, and goo stories, interspersed with the group's singing of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart:, Comin' Thru the Rye" and the "End of A Perfect Day."  Mabel Bishop acted as toastmaster.

The mock wedding put on in the Chapter Room last June, in which Mr. and Mr4s. O.J. Amundson were reunited, after 25 years of married life, evidently started a series of enjoyable occasions, for the demand that everybody make known when their wedding anniversary is due, (so it might be celebrated at Chapter) was heard on every side.

Dudei, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno (Golden - 2 December 1953)
Surnames: Dudei, Goebel, Beyer, Seefeld, Matthews, Graeser, Lutz, Deutsch, Hemp, Kurth, Garbisch, Wischuelke, Moldenhauer, Krause, Quicker, Jacklin, Hillert 
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) December 3, 1953 

Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Dudei of Rte. 3 Granton, quietly observed their golden wedding anniversary at their home Wednesday, their formal observance having been held September 6, when all their children were able to get together with them.
 

The Dudeis were married December 2, 1903, in Zion Lutheran Church, Granton.  They purchased 80 acres of land, which comprises their present farm, in 1915 and built all the buildings.  A few years ago they purchased an additional 40 acres.  The farm now is operated by the oldest son, Harold. 
 

Mr. Dudei, 79, was born in Schlesien, Germany, in 1874, and attended schools there.  He came to America at the age of 14 and settled in Clark County.  Mrs. Dudei, 75, is the former Anna Goebel.  She was born in Clark County and attended local schools.
 

At their September celebration all four children born to them were present, as were the four grandchildren of the Dudeis: Mr. and Mrs. George Beyer and two sons, Ralph and Earl, of Milwaukee; Miss Eunice Seefeld, Milwaukee; Mrs. Sophie Matthews and son, Allen, Milwaukee; and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dudei and daughter, Susan, Milwaukee. 
 

Also attending from Milwaukee and vicinity were Mrs. William Graeser, a sister of Mrs. Dudei, and Joseph Lutz, a nephew, and his wife. 
 

From Neillsville were: Mr. and Mrs. Gust Deutsch, brother-in-law and sister; Mrs. Anna Hemp; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hemp; and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hemp and daughter, Lorraine.
 

Guests from Granton were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goebel, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kurth and family; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Goebel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Garbisch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wischuelke, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moldenhauer, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krause, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Krause, Mr. and Mrs. James Quicker, Rev. John Jacklin, Mrs. Jacklin and daughter, Doris. 
 

Also present were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hemp and family of Mosinee, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hillert of Greenwood. 

Duerkop, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (40th – 8 March 1978)

Surnames: Duerkop, Johnson

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 4/27/1978

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duerkop celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary recently at the Community Hall, hosted by their sons, Alton and Mr. and Mrs. John Duerkop. Foster daughters, Tammy Duerkop of Milwaukee and Marie Johnson and family of La Crosse, came to assist. Tammy helped little Krista with the guest book and Debbie Johnson served punch.

The program consisted of revised popular songs of the 1930’s era to fit the occasion. Alton sang “Bless This House” at the church service, Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Jim Duerkop. The Atomic Workers 4-H members, Pam and Sue Selz, Cecille, Christine and Veroneque D’Huyvetter and Cherie and Carol Holman, sang several numbers.

On March 8, 1938, it was an icy cold day so, April was chosen for the observance. It was a snowy and icy day resulting in many phone calls from friends that couldn’t come.

Glen Christenson, a foster son, phoned best wishes; he was recently discharged from the Army. Phone calls from former foster children never cease to surprise the Duerkops.

A very long list of many relatives, friends and neighbors from Humbird and many surrounding towns, and area of the state and a few from out of state ventured out, despite the weather, and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Duerkop and wished them well. Visitors of near 100 visited. 

Dums, Adolph J. and Delores H. (Boxrucker) (24 Sep 1941 - 24 Sep 2006)

Surnames: BOXRUCKER, CHRISTENSEN, DUMS, MORROW, VOGEL

Adolph J. and Delores H. (Boxrucker) Dums celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sep. 24, 2006 with flowers and a special cake served at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehab Center in Schofield.

Adolph and Delores were married Sep. 24, 1941 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marshfield. They are currently members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Colby.

Adolph was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Park Falls. He served in the military during World War II.

The former Delores H. (Boxrucker) was born Aug 11, 1920.

Their eight children include Carol (Jim) Morrow of Loyal, Bob (Kathy) Dums of Denton, NC., Ron (Mary) Dums of South Milwaukee, Gary (Robin) Dums of Elkhart, Joyce (Bob) Vogel of Marshfield, Dan Dums of Mukwanago, Rich (Lindy) Dums of Mr. Pleasant, NC., and Nicole (Kent) Christensen of Spencer, IA.

Adolph and Delores also have 22 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

A family gathering will be held Nov. 11 at Best Western Clearwaters Hotel and Convention center in Marshfield.

Dunow, Mr./Mrs. Henry (40th – Dec 1976)

Surnames: Dunow, Grile, Attery, Skoglund, Grey, Sheets, Skaw

Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 12 Jan 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunow, who spent the holidays with their sons at Kenosha, were honored with a party on their 40th wedding anniversary December 26, 1876, while at the home of their son Richard and family.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grile and daughters Patsy and Sue; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dunow and sons, Kenosha; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Attery and Loretta Skoglund, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Dunow, Pleasant Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. William Grey and children, Maria Sheets, Winona, Minnesota, and Mrs. and Mrs. Ernest Skaw and son. 

Durst, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan (Silver - 20 January 1974)

Surnames: Durst, Schutz, Quicker

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/24/1974

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Durst of Neillsville observed their Silver wedding anniversary Sunday with a small gathering of family members and friends at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schutz, Rt. 1 Neillsville. Mrs. Schutz is the former Suzanne Durst.

The Dursts were married January 20, 1949, at Black River Falls and have lived in Neillsville for approximately five years.

Among those present at the observance were the couple’s children and their families: The Schutzes, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Durst and son, Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Evelyn Durst) Quicker and daughter, Bridget, all of Neillsville and Carol, Allen and Charles, all at home. 

Duvall, Mr./Mrs. (48th Anniv. - Sept. 1959) & (50th Anniv. - 3 Sept. 1961)

Surnames: Duvall, Wescott, Scheer, Fischer
Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Clark County, Wis.) Friday 10/02/1959

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duvall of Unity entertained Sunday in honor of their 48th Wedding Anniversary.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wescott and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Scheer and family of Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Duvall and son, Alan, Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fischer, Park Falls and the Donald Fischer family of Unity.

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Surnames: Duvall, Seefeld, Scheer, Wescott, Fischer, Kaiser, Ewald, Schulz
Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Clark County, Wis.) Friday 09/01/1961

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duvall of Unity will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, September 3rd. Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unity Memorial Hall.

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Source: Marathon County Register (Unity, Clark County, Wis.) Friday 09/08/1961

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duvall, Unity, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday, September 3 at the Unity Memorial Hall with the Duvall family dinner served to 75 guests at noon.

Open House was held from 2 to 4 in the afternoon, and supper was served to 100 guests.

Five children of the honor couple attended the event; they were: Mrs. Walter (Lila) Seefeld, Park Falls; Melvin Duvall, Colby; Mrs. Orland (Irene) Scheer, Mrs. Clayton (Lorraine) Wescott, Spencer; and Mrs. Donald (Alva) Fischer, Unity.

A twin son, Alvin, of Scenic, South Dakota, was unable to attend due to an accident.

Their twin granddaughters, Mrs. Jack (Janet) Kaiser, Vesper; and Mrs. Gary (Janice) Ewald, Colby, as well as their twin great-granddaughters, Debra and Diana Seefeld of Spencer and twin great-nephews, Douglas and Dennis Schulz of Loyal attended the event.

Also present was Mr. Duvall’s father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duvall of Highland, Indiana.

The honor couple were presented a corsage of yellow and white carnations with gold leaves and a beautiful four-tiered wedding cake centered the dining table.

The couple farmed in the area before retiring and moving to Unity in April, 1957.

They have 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.\

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Surnames: Duvall, Molle, Seefeld, Scheer, Wescott, Fischer, Kaiser, Ewald, Schulz
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.) 09/07/1961

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duvall of Unity celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Unity Memorial Hall Sunday, Sept. 3. The family attended worship services at 10:30 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran church in Unity after which the Duvall family reunion was held at noon with 75 guests present. One hundred guests were present for supper. Open house was held from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the hall. The couple wore corsages of yellow and white carnations with gold leaves. A four-tiered wedding cake decorated the table.

Mr. Duvall, son of Charles and Mary Duvall, was born on December 17, 1893. His mother is deceased. His father and stepmother of Highland, Ind., attended the event. Mrs. Duvall, the former Ella Molle, was born on May 28, 1892. They engaged in farming before retiring in April, 1957.

Children present at the celebration were Mrs. Walter (Lila) Seefeld of Park Falls, Melvin of Colby, Mrs. Orland (Irene) Scheer of Spencer, Mrs. Clayton (Lorraine) Wescott of Spencer, Mrs. Don (Arva) Fischer of Unity, Wis. Alvin of Scenic, S. Dak., was unable to attend due to an accident. Also attending were 19 grand children and 18 great grand children.

Only one of the Duvall twins was present for the occasion, their twin granddaughters, Mrs. Jack (Janet) Kaiser of Vesper and Mrs. Gary (Janice) Ewald of Colby, Wis. Their twin great grand daughters, Debra and Diana Seefeld of Spencer, and their twin great nephews, Douglas and Dennis Schulz of Loyal, were all present.

Dux, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Golden - 29 April 1973)

Surnames: Dux, Anding, Verison, Schwarze, Dimeo, Mullally, Koehn, Anderson, Arndt, Williamson, Bjorkman, Hendricksen, Lenzkow, Dyer, Beilke, Hasz, Riedel, Ludovic, Mott, Christie

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 5/03/1973

Three special occasions were observed Sunday, April 29, with a family dinner followed by an open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Anding on Rt. 1 Granton. The day marked the Golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Anding’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dux of Neillsville, together with the Anding’s 23rd wedding anniversary and the confirmation of their daughter, Anna, that morning at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton.

The festivities began Saturday evening when the Dux children feted their parents with a dinner at Bali Hai Supper Club. The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present for the event.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dux were married April 29, 1923, by Rev. Verison at what was then the parsonage of the German Reformed Church west of Greenwood. Attendants were her sister, the former Susan Schwarze, and Gale Hiles. Mrs. Dux is the former Ellen Schwarze. The couple is parents of two sons and two daughters, grandparents of 10 granddaughters and one grandson, and great grandparents of two great-granddaughters.

Present for the Sunday observance, in addition to the Anding’s and their family, were the following Dux sons and daughters and their children: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dux of Stoughton, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dux and daughter of Madison and Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Evelyn) Dimeo and children of Neillsville. Mrs. Anding is the former Pat Dux.

Grandchildren in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Kike Mullally and daughter of Stoughton, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Koehn of Neenah, Judy and Jean Anderson of Madison, and Mrs. Karen Arndt and daughter of Neillsville.

Other close relatives present included Mrs. Dux’s sisters and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence (Susan)

Williamson and Mrs. Hilda Bjorkman of Racine and Mrs. Jennie Hendricksen and daughter of Spencer; Mr. Dux’s brother, William C. Dux, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Dux and her mother, Mrs. Herman Lenzkow, all of Neillsville; and nephews and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dyer and son of Morris, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schwarze and daughters of Tomah, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hendricksen and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hendrickson and children of Marshfield.

Others at the observance were Jim Beilke, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hasz, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hasz and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Riedel of Granton and Leroy Ludovic, Barbara Mott, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Christie and daughter and Mr Anding’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anding, all of Neillsville.   

Dux, Mr./ Mrs. August (30th Anniversary - 7 June 1925) & (45th - 7 June 1940)

Surnames: Dux, Seelow, Carl
Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 06/11/1925

Mr. and Mrs. August Dux celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage at their farm home in West Pine Valley, Sunday evening. Fully seventy-five relatives, friends and neighbors assembled in honor of the event. A fine supper was served with accessories, ice cream, cold drinks, cigars, etc. A number of fine presents were given by the guests to be happy reminders of the day during the years to come.

At 1:30 the visitors departed, having greatly enjoyed the evening, and extending their wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Dux for many years of happy wedded life.

Aug. Dux and Mina Seelow were married in Neillsville thirty years ago and have lived practically all their married life at their present home, which is one of the fine farms of this locality. They have one son, Arthur, at home on farm, a daughter, Helen, at home and a married daughter, Lillian, Mrs. Gus Carl.

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Surnames: Dux
Sources: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) Thurs., 13 June 1940

Mr. and Mrs. August Dux of West Pine Valley celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Friday evening, June 7. About 60 friends and relatives gathered at the old home and spent the evening at cards and recalling incidents of the olden days. Some old time songs were sung and at about mid-night a wonderful lunch was served. It was a gathering long to be remembered by all who were there.

Dux, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dux (25th - 21 September 1921) & (40th - 14 September 1961) & (Golden - 1971)

Surnames: Dux, Hagedorn, Schumann
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) September 19, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dux celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Saturday, September 14, at their home in the Town of Weston, and at a party in the evening at the Weston Town Hall.

Approximately 125 guests were present for the anniversary dinner served at the Dux home. The rooms were decorated with white streamers and bells and silver leaves. The table was centered by a wedding cake made by Mrs. Richard Hagedorn. Both the bride and groom wore silver bouquets.

A sermon was read by the pastor, the Rev. Adolph Schumann. His daughter, Miss Natalliea Schumann, presided at the piano for the group singing.

A large attendance turned out for the party at the town hall, and the couple received many gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. Dux were married September 21, 1921; in the Globe (balance of item was omitted).

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Surnames: Dux, Schoenherr, Thoma, Kroll, Lueck, Stiemke, Schlinkert, Parisius 

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) September 14, 1961

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dux will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today (Thursday) September 14 with open house from 2 to 10 p.m. at their home.

They were married in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Weston September 14, 1921, by the Rev. William Parisius. Attending were Mrs. Ed (Lillie) Kroll, Mrs. Bertha (Lueck) Stiemke and Robert Dux.

They lived on the Fred Schlinkert farm for more than 25 years. About 14 years ago they moved back to the home in which Mrs. Dux was born, on the farm of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schoenherr, where they now reside.

They have two children, Louis and Mrs. Gordon (Gladys) Thoma, both of Weston, and five grandchildren.

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Surnames: Dux, Schoenherr, Henchen, Martin, Lueck, Stiemke, Kroll, Thoma, McDoungh, Hoppa, Schlinkert, Perisius

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 9/23/1971

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dux of Globe observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Saturday afternoon, September 11. They continued their observance by attending Sunday morning worship services at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Globe together with members of their family. On the actual wedding date, September 14, the couple carried on a tradition by going out to dinner with their family.

The Duxes were married at the Globe church on September 14, 1921, by the Rev. William Perisius. Mrs. Dux remembers the day as being an especially pleasant one, with fair skies and warm temperatures. For her marriage, the former Elfrieda Schoenherr wore a full-length gown styled with a fitted waist band and softly-gathered skirt and trimmed with lace appliqués. Made for her by the former Frieda Henchen, now Mrs. John Martin of Humbird, the fragile garment still fits the bride, 50 years later.

Bridal attendants were Mrs. Dux’s sister, Lily Schoenherr, now deceased, and the former Bertha Lueck, now Mrs. Henry Stiemke of Rt. 2 Neillsville. The groom’s attendants were Edward Kroll of Neillsville and Robert Dux of California. Mrs. Stiemke and Mr. Kroll were present for the observance; Mr. Dux phoned congratulations from his home in California.

Mrs. Dux is a native of the Globe area and her husband was born in the Town of Pine Valley. They have lived in the Neillsville area since their marriage, farming for many years on her mother’s home place the former Fred Schlinkert farm, where their son, Louis, now lives. Later they bought the Schoenherr homestead, where they lived from 1946 until they built their present home and retired from farming in 1962. The Duxes are the parents of two children, a daughter, Gladys, Mrs. Gordon Thoma, and a son, Louis, both of Rt. 3, Neillsville. There are seven grandchildren, Debra Danny and David Dux, and Gail, Gloria, Gregory, and Gary Thomas. All were present for the open house.

Other close relatives present for the occasion included Mrs. Dux’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schoenherr, together with their son and his family, all of Columbus, and her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McDoungh, and eight of their nine children, of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. Dux’s brother, Frank Dux of Loyal.

Many guests from the Neillsville, Loyal, Granton, and Poynette areas also greeted the couple.

Featured at the open house was an anniversary cake made and decorated by the couple’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Louis Dux.

Mr. Dux’s anniversary tie was made for him by a granddaughter, Debbie Dux. The fabric was the same as that in the dress which Miss Dux made for her grandmother. In keeping with the golden anniversary theme, the dress and the tie were created of gold-embroidered lace appliqués on sheer over an opaque ivory underlining. Mrs. Dux’s dress was a closely-fitted A-line style fashioned with short sleeves and a mandarin collar. A pine of gold stones ringed with tiny rhinestones complimented the dress. The jewelry was a gift from Mr. Dux. Gold side-buckled pumps completed the gold-touched ensemble.

An active couple the Duxes are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Globe, and Mrs. Dux is also a member of its Ladies Aid Society. Mr. Dux spends part of his time working at David Hoppa’s saw mill, but he and his wife still find time to enjoy hobbies of fishing and gardening together. 

Dux, Mr. and Mrs. Otto (56th - 1976)

Surnames: Dux, Opelt

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/04/1976

Last Tuesday evening, 73 members of the Neillsville Senior Citizens enjoyed a 6 o’clock potluck dinner at the courthouse auditorium. After the meeting, recognition was given to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dux on their 56th wedding anniversary by Max Opelt playing the piano and the group singing “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.”

Cards and Bingo were played, and prizes were given.

Stan, I abbreviated the end of this next one, as there were all the kids names (and they are listed in the article and about 20 others and the locations where they were all from and some were listed as relatives and/or friends. But if you wish me to do the added ones, I can, just let me know. 

Dyre, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey (Silver - 24 October 1964) & (40th-1979)

Surnames: Dyre, Voie, Norson, La Monica, Steuber, Brott, Wagner, Dunn, Walker, Baird, Quast, Stevens, Hansen

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) November 19, 1964

Eighty-five relatives and friends were entertained Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Dyre in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Godfrey Dyre and Olive Voie were married October 24, 1939, in the United Lutheran Church in Greenwood by the Rev. A. E. Norson.  They have resided on their farm northeast of Greenwood.

Present for the occasion were their five daughters: Mrs. Joe (Colene) La Monica and husband of Arlington Height, Ill.; Miss Joan Dyre of Minneapolis; Jane, who attends school in Delavan; and Margie and Arlene, at home.

Others from out of town were their attendants of 25 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steuber of Strum, also Karen and Arlyn Steuber, Miss Darlene Brott and Dale Wagner, all of Strum; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baird, all of Eau Claire; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Quast of Neillsville; Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens of Sun Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hansen of Mt. Horeb; and many relatives and friends from the Loyal and Greenwood areas.

A large anniversary cake served as centerpiece on the table from which refreshments were served.

The honored couple were presented with a money tree of 25 silver dollars and many gifts, a purse of money and many congratulatory messages.

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Surnames: Dyre, Wagner, Hillman, Olson, LaMonica, Stuber, Szepanski, McFarlane

Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/05/1979

Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Dyre, Rt. 3, Greenwood, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at their home on the afternoon of July 7.

The celebration included musical offerings by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wagner and their daughter, Nicole, and Carl and Ron Hillman and their children, Missy, Deanell and Donetta; a reading by Karen and Nicole Wagner; and with Joe LaMonica as master of ceremonies.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stuber, the original attendants, were present from Mondovi.

The couple has five daughters, Mrs. Joe (Colene) LaMonica, Rolling Meadows, Ill.; Mrs. Donald (Joan) Szepanski, Juneau, Alaska; Jane, La Crosse; Mrs. Dick (Margie) Olson, Holmen; and Mrs. Arlene McFarlane, Greenwood. They also have nine grandchildren.