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O'Brien, Mr./Mrs. Sylvester (27th – 17 JUL 1966)
Surnames: O'Brien
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 04 Aug 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester O'Brien were honored on the anniversary date of their 27th wedding anniversary, July 19, 1966, at a party held at their home in Withee (Clark Co., Wis.).
Relatives from Owen, Athens, Greenwood, Loyal, Colby, Abbotsford, Unity, Marshfield and Fond du Lac attended. A buffet lunch was served and the honored couple present with many nice gifts and a gift purse.
O'Dell, Mr./Mrs. Harold (45th – 9 MAR 1968) & (Gold – 1973)
Surnames: O'Dell, Rasmussen, Armstrong, Vasseur, Hopp
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 18 Apr 1968
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O'Dell, Roscoe, Ill., invited friends and relatives to help celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary at the Legion Hall in Union, Ill., Saturday, March 9th, 1968.
The observance was scheduled from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., with dancing enjoyed from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Harold O'Dell and Ethel Hopp were married at Owen (Clark Co., Wis.) on February 19, 1923. They have 10 children, all married, and 30 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth O'Dell and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O'Dell, Roscoe, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rasmussen, Marengo, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O'Dell, Rockford, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Loves Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas O'Dell, North Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Vasseur, Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Maynard O'Dell, El Monte, California, were in charge of the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Merle O'Dell of California were unable to attend.
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Surnames: O'Dell, Armstrong, Vasseur
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 08 Mar 1973
Mr. and Mrs. Harold O'Dell observed their 50th wedding anniversary February 25, 1973 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. in Roscoe in the United Methodist Church. The couple was wed February 19, 1923 in Owen (Clark Co., Wis.).
They have 10 children, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Armstrong, Loves Park, Illinois; Mrs. Jerry (Beverly) Vasseur of Dallas, Texas; Ellsworth of Roscoe; Maynard of Elmonte, California; Merle of Valinda, California; Douglas of Rockton, Illinois; Kenneth, Ronald, and Randall of Roscoe. One daughter, Elaine, is deceased. There are 33 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Oelke, Mr./Mrs. Edward (Gold – 30 Oct 1974)
Surnames: Oelke, Poehnelt, Mueller, Ploeckelman, Lindau, Lueth, Sampson, Cinduson, Peissig, Thede, Gallistel
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 17 Oct 1974
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oelke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, October 6, 1974 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Poehnelt, Abbotsford. They were married October 30, 1924 in Dorchester.
Edward Oehlke’s parents were Gustave and Pauline Oelke. He was born November 14, 1898 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Mrs. Oelke was born March 25, 1901 at Blue Earth, Minnesota to the late Frederick Mueller and Laura Mueller Ploeckelman. Mrs. Oehlke’s mother, age 94, and step-father, age 92, are still living. They make their home at Colonial House in Colby.
Their wedding attendants, Henry Oelke and Iren Ploeckelman Lindau were both present for the celebration.
Guests attending were Mr. an Mrs. Ben Oelke, Baraboo, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oelke and Glendon, Stetsonville, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lueth, Hazlehurst, Mr. and Mrs. George Lindau and Dennis, Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. George Sampson and Mrs. Del Cinduson and Dave, Cable, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ploeckelman, Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peissig, Medford, Mrs. Hattie Thede, Abbotsford, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Gallistel, Ogema, Mr. and Mrs. Telaval Oelke, West Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Oelke, Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Poehnelt, Abbotsford, and Cheryl and Karen Poehnelt, Milwaukee. Twelve of their 15 grandchildren attended.
The couple has 4 children, (Lita) Mrs. Leo Poehnelt, Abbotsford, Kenneth, Dorchester, Leland, West Bend, and Alvin, who died in infancy.
Dinner was served to the invite guests at the Colby Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Oelke, who are both in poor health, are presently making their home with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Oelke at 703 Pleasant Drive, West Bend.
Oelrich, Mr./Mrs. Frank (60th – 30 MAR 1970)
Surnames: Oelrich, Krohn Ruhbusch, Boock, Snelling, Reineking, Woodkey, Plath
Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 02 Apr 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oelrich of Spencer, who were married March 30, 1910, were honor guests at a 7 p.m. dinner at the Amber Inn, Loyal, on Saturday, March 28, in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. All of their seven children and their families were in attendance with the exception of two granddaughters. Other guests were Mrs. Anna Krohn, Rev. and Mrs. William Ruhbusch and family. Rev. Ruhbusch offered a special prayer and a table prayer.
A large three-tiered anniversary cake made by Mrs. Lillian Woodkey and Mrs. Norbert Boock, and decorated by Mrs. Dennis Woodkey, centered the banquet table. Mrs. Oelrich wore a corsage and her husband a boutonniere.
After the meal guests retired to the recreation room, where a program planned by Mr. and Mrs. David Boock, of "Anniversary Reflections," was presented with group singing and a reflection of each of the sixty years of married bliss. Mr. William Plat of Lac du Flambeau, presided as master of ceremonies to announce the program numbers which included a vocal duet, "Will You Love Me in December as You do in May?" by Winnie Snelling and Jerry Boock, and a quartet, "Oh Perfect Love," by Norbert and Jerry Boock, Mrs. David Boock and Winnie Snelling. To conclude the program, the grandchildren sang "Here Comes Peter Cottontail."
Mr. and Mrs. Oelrich now resied in the village of Spencer, having retired in 1959. They farmed on Route 1, Spencer, for 46 yers, and also lived in Wausau and Darlington.
Four daughters and three sons were born to the honored couple. They are Mrs. Norbert (Marion) Boock, Spencer, Mrs. John (Eleanor) Reineking, Milwaukee, Lillian Woodkey, Marshfield, Mrs. William (Bonnie) Plath, Lac du Flambeau, and Ted, Elmer and Wilmer, all of Spencer.
They are both in good health, taking care of their home, yard and cooking, and he likes to fish and take care of the garden.
The couple received many congratulatory cards from friends who all wish them many more happy and healthful years.
Oestreich, Adolph & Theresa (Gold - 12 AUG 1934)
Surnames: OESTREICH MEUCHE LUCT EYDE DEUMNING VOGEL
Sources: The Loyal Tribune 16 August 1934
On Sunday, August 12, the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. an Mrs. Adolph Oestreich was celebrated at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Charles Lucht, Spokeville.
A sumptuous wedding dinner was served at noon. At the first table, covers were laid for only Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich and their children, all of whom were present, excepting two. The table was artistically decorated in gold and white. An elaborate wedding cake of gold and white, appropriately adorned with miniature bride and groom, graced the center of the table. The same color scheme was carried out in the festoons and flowers.
After a very pleasant afternoon of best wishes, congratulations, and happy memories, a delicious evening meal was served.
Mr. Oestreich was born in Germany December 26, 1854. Mrs. Oestreich, nee Theresa Meuche, also a native of Germany, was born July 30, 1865. They were married in the Lutheran Church of Granton, Wis., by the Rev. Fisher in 1884. The pioneer couple located on a farm about five miles northeast of Loyal, where they lived until moving into the village, fourteen years ago.
Their union was blessed with eleven children, all of whom are living, with the exception of one daughter Lilly, Mrs. Albert Luchterhand. Eight of their children attended the reunion. They are: Alfred, Harry, Frank, Lothar and Dennis of Loyal; Elsie, Mrs. Charles Lucht of Spokeville; Lorene, Mrs. Jens Eyde, of Brainerd, Minn., and Walter of Park Falls, Wis., Ellna, Mrs. Elmer Deumning of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Evelyn, Mrs. William Vogel of Rogers, S. D., were unable to attend. The total attendance of relatives was forty nine.
As a token of love and esteem, the dear old couple was presented with a beautiful set of gold-trimmed dishes. It was a happy day for Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich, and may they have many more of them.
Oestreich, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Golden - 30 September 1961)
Surnames: Oestreich, Voigt, Klemme, Stange
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) September 21, 1961
Forty-five relatives sat down at a double golden wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oestreich and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Voigt, both of the Town of Sherman, Sunday evening in Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. From 150 to 200 friends gathered at an open house later at the Ray Oestreich home.
Their double wedding ceremony was performed September 30, 1911, in Loyal. The two couples were neighbors all of their wedded life in the Town of Sherman. Mr. Oestreich has farmed for the last 50 years; and Mr. Voigt in addition to farming was an officer of the Clark County R. E. A. and was a cheesemaker for many years.
The celebration was planned by the children, all of whom were present. It was held 13 days ahead of the actual wedding date in order to accommodate relatives.
Children attending with their families included: Alan Voight of Loyal, and Mrs. Sojhia (Voigt) Klemme, wife of Dr. O. R. Klemme of Stratford; Ray and Elmer Oestreich of Loyal, and Mrs. Herman (Mildred Oestreich) Stange of Appleton.
Neighbors (now) and Neighbors of former years and other friends gathered for the double celebration of these two pioneer families of the Town of Sherman.
Oestreich, Mr. & Mrs. Frank (Gold - 11 FEB 1959) & (55th - 1964)
Surnames: Oestreich, Ferguson, Bain, Dull, Sands, Ayer
Source:Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., Wis.) 02/12/1959
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oestreich celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a quiet family dinner.
Frank Oestreich, the son of Adolph and Therese Oestreich was born in the town of Sherman, Jan. 22, 1887. He received his education in what was then known as the Hall School, now known as the Taft District. He was employed for 10 years by Joe Andraska who was engaged in building bridges. For six years he worked in a cheese factory and for four years he worked for the city of Loyal. He then went to work for O.W. Trindal, retiring in July 1952.
Mrs. Oestreich was born July 30, 1888 at Hartford and came with her parents to Loyal when a small girl and has lived here since. Her education was received in the Loyal Public School.
Mr. Oestreich has lived in this vicinity all of his life. The health of Mr. Oestreich is good, Mrs. Oestreich fair.
The Oestreichs have five children. Mrs. Harold (Lyla) Bain, San Diego, Calif., Neil Oestreich, Mrs. Vera Dull, Mrs. James (Nina) Sands and Mrs. Cullen (Mary) Ayer, of Loyal. All were present for the family dinner on Wednesday with the exception of Mrs. Bain. Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich have six grandchildren.
Many cards and gifts expressing friendship, esteem and good wishes for the anniversary couple were received by Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich.
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Surnames: Oestreich
Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County WI) 20 Feb 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oestreich of Loyal celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at their home Tuesday evening, February.
The guests for the evening were the immediate family; Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Ayers and David, Mr. and Mrs. James Sands, Wendy and Randy, Mrs. Vera Dull and children and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Oestreicher. One other daughter, Lila of California was not able to attend, as her husband and daughter, with Victor Dull who is employed in California had spent the holidays here with her parents.
The evening was spent visiting and a lunch was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich received a purse from the children, and the well-wishes of all their friends in the community.
Offord, Mr. and Mrs. Arles (Silver - 1972)
Surnames: Offord, Busch, O’Konski, Kuester, Goeke, Cox, Meinhardt, Thiel, Markee, Klapatauskas
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 9/21/1972
Mr. and Mrs. Arles Offord of Withee entertained relatives and friends Friday evening at the Meadowview Country Club in Owen in honor their Silver wedding anniversary.
Guest included her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Busch and daughter, Bonnie, of West Bend and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund O’Konski and family of Waukegan, Ill. Mrs. Offord is the former Beatrice Busch of Greenwood.
Attending from the Greenwood area were: Mr. and Mrs. William Kuester, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kuester, Miss Loretta Kuester, William Goeke, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Goeke, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meinhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thiel, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Markee and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Klapatauskas.
Ogurek, Frank & Mary (60th Anniversary - 4 September 2008)
Surnames: Ogurek, Foss, Oler, Munson, Slowiak, Landress, Ernst
Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI.) September 3, 2008
60th Wedding Anniversary, September 4, 2008, Frank & Mary Ogurek
Love, from your children
Dennis Ogurek; Trish, Luke & Lisa Foss; Judy, Gordy & Andy Oler; Connie Ogurek & Rod Munson; Stacey Slowiak, Gary & Chance; Brian, Ronda, Cameron & Jack Landress; Tom Ogurek; Terri, Mitch, Jared, Erica & Emily Ernst; and many more family & friends!
Please join our family in celebration on September 4, 2008 for a 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Hedwig’s Chapel.
Ohlinger, Mr./Mrs. Charles (Silver – 28 JUL 1970)
Surnames: Ohlinger, Zrutskie, Schorer, Kunze, Kaiser, Dettman, Fricke, Knowles, Fullerton, Apfelbeck
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 30 Jul 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ohlinger of Abbotsford (Clark Co., Wis.) began the observance of their Silver Wedding Anniversary with attendance at a special mass Saturday evening, July 25, 1970, at 8 p.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Abbotsford. Friends and relatives joined them there and at a social evening at the Abbotsford City Hall.
There was dancing to music by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zrutskie of Colby, who played at their wedding dance. A mock wedding was portrayed by couples from Athens, Mosinee and Abbotsford. William Schorer of Rockford, Illinois, and Donald Kunze of Colby were ushers.
Lunch was served at the close of the evening.
Charles Ohlinger and Joyce Schorer were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Colby, July 28, 1945. They farmed at Athens and came to Abbotsford in March of 1968.
Mr. Ohlinger is a truck driver for Francis Melvin, and Mrs. Ohlinger is employed at Modern Sleep in Unity.
The honored couple and their attendants were presented with corsages and boutonnieres, like those worn at the wedding, by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kaiser of Colby. Mrs. Conrad Dettman of Colby, mother of the bride of 25 years, was also presented with a corsage in the red and white color scheme used throughout the floral arrangements.
The attendants as the wedding and present at the silver anniversary observance were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Fricke of Colby, Hubert Apfelbeck of Abbotsford, and Mrs. William Knowles of Milwaukee. Gerald Ohlinger of Franklin Park, Illinois, was proxy for Ray Kunze, now in Alaska, and Mrs. Alberta Fullerton of Fox Lake had her daughter substitute for her.
Guests attending came from Ironwood, Michigan, Rockford and Franklin Park, Illinois, Two Rivers, Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Germantown, Boyd, Marshfield, Colby, Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls, Chili, Mosinee, and Athens.
Ohlinger, Mr./Mrs. John (50th Anniv. - 27 Oct. 1935)
Surnames: OHLINGER KAISER QUINN HORTMAN GENDT APFELBECK KUNZE FORTMAN SCHMIDT LANG
Sources: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 10/31/1935
Mr. and Mrs. John Ohlinger, prominent farmers of the town of Hull, who live on a farm six miles east of Colby, celebrated their fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary at their home Sunday afternoon and evening.
Mr. Ohlinger, who was seventy-four years old last August, was born in Germany, and came to America when he was two years old. His parents lived for a time at Lomira, later moving near Stratford. Mrs. Ohlinger, age sixty-nine, was born near Lomira; her maiden name was Mary Kaiser and her parents also moved to the Stratford community.
Mr. and Mrs. Ohlinger were married at the Catholic church at Rozellville, Oct. 27, 1885, and have since lived on the home farm which Mr. Ohlinger acquired shortly before and which was then still a wilderness. They experienced all the hardships of the early pioneers and succeeded in making an attractive farm out of virgin forest.
Mr. and Mrs. Ohlinger can tell many interesting stories of the days of their youth, but like most of the early settlers they are reluctant to talk about the past and prefer to live in the present and to forget the hardships of other days.
They are the parents of eleven children, ten of whom are living: Bert Ohlinger, Argonne; Lawrence, Colby; Mrs. Nora Quinn, Lancaster; Mrs. Henry Hortman, Ft. Recovery, Ohio; Mrs. Matt Gendt, Boyd; Mrs. Carl Apfelbeck, Mrs. Leo Apfelbeck and Mrs. Albert Kunze, town of Hull; and John, Jr., and Arnold, at home. There are 45 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Ohlinger have always been members of St. Mary’s congregation, Colby. Mr. Ohlinger belongs to the Holy Name society, and Mrs. Ohlinger is a member of the Christian Mothers society.
All the children and their families were present at the celebration except Bert, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Fortman. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schmidt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Schmidt and family, John, Jake and Albert Kaiser, Stratford and the Rev. L. J. Lang, Colby.
O’Konski, Mr. & Mrs. Harry (Gold - 15 OCT 1962)
Surnames: O’Konski, Dombrowski, Konieczny, Zawacki, Warden, Fraley, Stewart
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 11/01/1962
A solemn mass of thanksgiving was read Saturday morning, Oct. 13, 1962, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen for Mr. and Mrs. Harry O’Konski, who were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
Terrie Warden, the youngest grandchild present, escorted her grandparents to the altar.
The Rev. H.L. Crubel officiated at the mass.
The remainder of the festivities were held at St. Hedwig’s Hall at Thorp, and included a breakfast for the immediate family.
Then Mr. an dMrs. O’Konski greeted their many friends, relatives and neighbors at a 6:00 o’clock dinner and dance later that evening. Approximately 200 persons were present.
Mrs. O’Konski wore a gold suit with matching hat and a white orchid corsage. Her maid of honor of 50 years ago, Mrs. Anton Dombrowski of Thorp had a purple orchid. The best man, Joe Konieczny, of Stanley, was also present.
The anniversary cake was decorated with bells and miniature light and flanked with arrangements of fall flowers in gold, bronze and yellow. There was also a gaily lit gold tree with the 50 years attached to it.
Harry O’Konski and Della Zawacki were married in Stanley Oct. 15, 1912.
Mr. O’Konski was born in Poland Feb. 2, ????, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Konski. He located in St. Louis, Mo., when just coming to the United States, and later settled in Wisconsin. He was a logger in the Stanley and Thorp area.
Mrs. O’Konski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zawacki, was born in Thorp Jan. 1, 1895. She was educated in that city and worked in Chicago before her marriage.
After their marriage the O’Konski’s lived in Stanley, and lived on their present farm near Owen (Clark Co., Wis.) the past 20 years.
Children of the anniversary couple are Mrs. W.R. (Viola) Fraley, Chicago; Mrs. Jack (Cecelia) Warden, Los Angeles, Calif.; Miss Mary Ann O’Konski, Chicago; Edward O’Konski, Chicago; Donald O’Konski, at home, and Mrs. Leo (Amy) Stewart, Withee. They also have 12 grandchildren.
Olsen, Mr/Mrs. Andrew (Gold – 2 DEC 1965)
Surnames: Olsen, Norgaard, Knudsen, Andersen, Knutsen, Bower, Nielsen, Hamilton, Miller, Stegeman, Lisbjerg, Benedict, Niemi
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 13 Jan 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olsen of route 2, Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), who were married Dec. 2, 1915 in Mankato, Minn., by Rev. C. Norgaard, observed the golden anniversary of that event on Thursday, Dec. 2.
The scene of festivities was the Nazareth Lutheran Hall, with Rev. Beryl Knudsen, pastor, being the speaker. Singing for the occasion was the children’s choir, the grandchildren, Miss Helga Andersen and Mrs. Eunice Knutsen. Mrs. Ellen Bower also played the accordion, and slides of the family and friends were shown.
Seventy guests were present for the turkey anniversary dinner. Open hous was held from 2 to 5 p.m.
The honored couple received many gifts. She had a corsage of yellow carnations and he a yellow carnation boutonniere.
Mr. Olsen was born in Fyn, Denmark, June 11, 1886, the son of Niels and Mette Olsen. He was educated in Denmark and at Grand View College in Iowa. He worked on the railroad and did farm work in Minnesota before he was married.
Mrs. Olsen, the former Larua Marie Nielsen, was born in Mors, Denmark, June 12, 1895, to Anna and Soren Nielsen. She received her education in Denmark and did housework in Minnesota before her marriage.
After their marriage they came directly to Withee, where they have farmed and resided since, their retirement taking place in 1959.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Olsen enjoy good health. He lists as his hobbies the caring of bees, fruit trees and fishing, while his wife has flowers and handiwork as her hobbies. They are members of the Danish Lutheran Church.
The anniversary couple are the parents of a son, Niels Alfred Olsen, Cutbank, Mont., and three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Ellen) Bower, Bellwood, Ill., Mrs. Harvey (Ida) Hamilton, Horn Lake, Miss., and Mrs. Loren (Lillian) Miller, Owen, all of whom were present along with their wives and husbands.
There are 12 grandchildren.
On the guests list from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Martinus Nielsen, Madelia, Minn., a brother and sister-in-law of Mrs. Olsen; Chris Nielsen, Minneapolis, Minn., her brother; Milo Nielsen, St. Paul, Minn., a nephew; Mr. and Mrs. A. Stegeman, Melrose Park, Ill.; Niels Lisbjerg and son, Niels Nielsen, Durand, Ill.; Mrs. Anna Nielsen and son, Henry, Greenwood; Mrs. Ingeborg Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Benedict, Loyal; and Miss Shirley Niemi, Milwaukee.
Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Chris (40th - 20 June 1957) & (Gold - 1967)
Surnames: Olsen, Johnson
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) June 27, 1957
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Olsen were pleasantly surprised when relatives met at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olsen, to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Among the guests were their six sons and one daughter. One of the guests, Sigward Johnson, was an attendant at the wedding, which took place in Greenwood, June 20, 1917.
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Surnames: Olsen
Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County, WI 27 June 1957)
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Olsen were pleasantly surprised when relatives met at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and mrs. John A. Olsen to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Olsen and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marg, Marshfield: Mr. and Mrs. Vern Olsen and children, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quast, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sisson and children, Milwaukee; the Rev. & Mrs. Floyd Olsen and children, Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens and daughter, Montello.
Miss Oral Olsen, Spring Green; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Olsen and children, Owen; Mrs. Annie Dyre, Mr. and mrs. Godfrey Dyre and children, and Mrs. Josie Hubble, Greenwood; and Mr. and Mrs. John Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Sigward Johnson, Mrs. Glen Bloom and Johnny, and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olsen and children, Loyal.
Among those guests were the six sons and one daughter-in-law of the Olsens. One of the guests, Sigward Johnson, was an attendant at the wedding which took place in Greenwood, June 20, 1917.
The dining table, centered with a wedding cake, was decorated with flowers and wedding bells.
Many friends called during open house hours in the afternoon.
Surnames: Olsen, Dyre, Johnson, Stevens, Sisson, Hubble, Johnson, Bloom, Marg, Quast
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Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 04 Jul 1957
Chris Olsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olsen, and Angeline Dyre, daughter of Mrs. Annie Dyre and the late John Dyre, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. Theo Kleppe.
The Olsen's, who now reside in Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.), were surprised at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olsen, at Loyal on Sunday, June 23, 1957 with open house in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary.
A special cake centered the table at the family dinner attended by about 50 guests, including the seven Olsen children and their families, and Sigward Johnson, Loyal, an attendant at the wedding. Flwoers and wedding bells completed the dining room decorations.
The olsen's have one daughter, Mrs. James Stevens, Montello, Wis.; and seven sons, Conrad, Marshfield; Vern and Arthur, Milwaukee; Rev. Floyd Olsen, Wausau; Howard, Owen and John A., Loyal.
Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marge, Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olsen and children, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quast, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sisson and family, Milwaukee; Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Olsen and family, Wausau; Mr and Mrs. James Stevens and daughter, Montello; Miss Oral Olsen, Spring Green; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Olsen and family, Owen; Mrs. Annie Dyre, Mr. and Mrs. Godrey Dyre and family, Mrs. Josie Hubble, Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olsen and children, Mr. and Mrs. Sigward Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Olson and Mrs. Glen Bloom, and Johnny, Loyal.
Surnames: Olsen, Dyre
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Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark County, WI) 22 June 1967
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Olsen, Loyal, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 18. The couple and their children and families attended church services at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal after which a dinner for the immediate family w as served in the parish hall. Open house was held there from 2 to 4 p.m. for relatives and friends.
Mrs. Olsen’s corsage was of yellow roses and her husband wore a gold boutonniere for the occasion.
The couple were married June 20, 1917, at Greenwood by the Rev. Theo. Kleppe. The couples wedding attendants were Mrs. Clarence (Dollie Johnson) Aaberg now deceased; and Sigward Johnson, Loyal, a cousin of Mr. Olsen who attended the occasion with his wife.
Christian Olsen, the son of Andrew and Ellen Olsen was born at Hartford on October 24, 1891 and attended school in the town of Unity. He farmed in the Greenwood area for eleven years after his marriage and then farmed in the Loyal area until retirement in 1956 and has resided in the city since. He was school clerk and treasurer at different times and also served on the church board.
Mrs. Olsen is the former Julia Angeline Dyre. She was born at Greenwood, September 2, 1898 and was educated in the town of Warner. Both are members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal.
They are parents of six sons and one daughter, Conrad, Marshfield; Vern, West Allis; Howard, Owen; Arthur and John, Loyal; Rev. Floyd, Souix Rapids, Iowa; and Mrs. James (Ella) Stevens, Sun Prairie. There are 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Other friends and relatives in attendance came from Rolling Meadows and Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, West Allis, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Withee, Thorp, Owen, Loyal, Greenwood, Eau Claire, DeForest, Neillsville, Janesville and Kingsley, Iowa.
Olsen, Mr./Mrs. Herman (15th – 4 JUN 1921)
Surnames: Olsen, Aaberg
Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Jun/1921
Saturday, June 4, 1921 a large gathering of 91 friends, with well filled baskets, assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Olsen to remind them of their 15th Wedding Anniversary. At one o'clock the procession formed under an arch and marched, led by two flower girls carrying the gifts, to the table set out under the trees where Rev. Aaberg, in his usual pleasing manner, presented Mr. and Mrs. Olsen a purse of money.
After everyone had enjoyed the bounteous dinner, a program was carried out, all taking part in various sports, such as races and contests. At parting, all reported a splendid time and wished Mr. and Mrs. Olsen many more anniversaries.
Olsen, John/Gladys (70th – 16 AUG 2017) & 75th Wedding Anniversary (2022)
Surnames: Olsen, Holmes, Smith
Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) – 16 Aug 2017
(Written by TRG Editor Dean Lesar)
For 70 years, John Olsen’s beloved bride, Gladys, has always been in reach. Right there in his wallet in his back pocket, her now time-tattered high school graduation photo he has carried with him since 1946, before they fi rst said “I do.” And meant it.
John and Gladys, long-time Loyal residents who now live in Marshfield, were married on Aug. 16, 1947, at the Loyal United Methodist Church. Rev. Lee Holmes officiated. John’s brother, Floyd, was the best man, and Gladys’ friend Lavonne Smith was the maid of honor. They knew then what they still know now — at their 70th anniversary — that they wanted to be together.
It was such a different time, 1947. A world war had just ended, and John was just home from an 18-month Army stint that took him to the Philippines. The Great Depression was still a fresh and painful memory. America was about to embark on a period of great economic growth, but folks like John and Gladys did not know it yet. They just realized that whatever was ahead for them, they wanted to take it on together.
John and Gladys both grew up in the Loyal area. John was one of seven Olsen children and was born north of Greenwood. His family moved to a farm north of Loyal when he was in second grade, and he attended the Pleasant Ridge country school near Unity. Gladys, meanwhile, was born in Eau Claire but moved to Loyal at a young age and attended Loyal-area grade schools.
In junior high, they first met.
“I spotted him right away in band,” Gladys said. “Gee, I thought he was cute.”
Gladys played clarinet while John was a drummer. It took him a little while to ask her out, but they were dating by the time she was a freshman and he a junior at Loyal High School. Their first date was on April 4, 1943. Gladys’ birthday was the next day and John’s was the day after that. They went to see “A Yank at Eton” starring Mickey Rooney, at the Loyal theatre.
“That’s all there was to go to. It cost us probably 25 cents,” Gladys said.
The couple dated regularly through high school, and John, at fi rst, was spared from military duty because of a bad back. That changed when the war ended, as those men who had been declared 4F as unable to fight were now drafted into service. John entered the service in 1946 and was stationed at various sites in the U.S. before he shipped out for the Philippines. His first duty was as a guard of U.S soldiers who had gotten themselves into trouble. With his back giving him further problems, he spent time in a military hospital. After that, a job as a base librarian opened, and he was assigned there between stints of guard duty.
While John was in the service, he and his future wife did more than just keep in touch. Between them, they penned and mailed 677 letters, each one numbered to make sure they hadn’t missed any correspondence.
When John was finally discharged in June 1947, he and Gladys were ready to repeat their vows. Less than two months after his return, they did just that, at the ages of 21 and 19.
“We just wanted to be together,” Gladys said.
They took a quick honeymoon trip to see one of John’s Army buddies and made it to Ironwood, Mich., Duluth and St. Paul. For the first nine years of their marriage, they farmed with John’s father. When it came time for the family to sell, John and Gladys decided a farm would not be in their future. Instead John went to work for several years at Noeldner’s Implement in Loyal. After that, he worked for 24 years as a maintenance engineer/ custodian for the Loyal School District.
Gladys was a stay-at-home mom until the 1970s. After she started as organist for Trinity Lutheran Church (the couple became members because Floyd Olsen was an ordained pastor), Gladys went to school at UW-Stevens Point to earn a music degree. In her 40s, she roomed with four young gals who were more traditional-age college undergrads. Gladys also later obtained a degree in library science, and worked as the Loyal School District’s media specialist for 14 years until retiring in 1993. She also taught piano, organ and guitar in her basement for many years. After retirement she was a library board trustee for the county, city, Wisconsin Valley Library Service and Wisconsin Library Association, and was selected as Trustee of the Year by the WLA in 1994.
John was active in the Loyal community as the Olsen family grew. He was on the board of education and the fi re department, and served as president of the church council.
While busy with careers and civic involvement, the couple raised four children, and lost a fifth as an infant. Their daughter, Sue, and her husband Herb Olson live now in Gilbert, Ariz. Son Carl served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Boeing and now lives in Seattle. His wife passed away in April. Son David and his wife, Deb, live in Barron, where he works in maintenance in the turkey industry. Their youngest, Jean (Mick) Braun, shares her time between Arizona and Phillips. John and Gladys have eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild.
Camping was an activity that kept the Olsen family together. As the kids were growing, they’d pack up the tent and take the clan on the road, visiting many in-state spots and places outside Wisconsin. John and Gladys enjoyed those trips and ones they later took on their own. Through the years, they made it almost coast-to-coast in their travels, slowly moving up over time from a tent to a remodeled school bus to a trailer to a motor home to several fifth-wheel units.
They also spent 20 years in retirement wintering in Arizona. The dry and warm winters were good for both of them.
“We think that’s why we are so healthy,” Gladys said. “It makes a difference.”
The Olsen's did have a major health scare in January 2014 when John was diagnosed with fourth-stage non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatments were effective, and he has been free of the disease for more than two years, although he has yet to regain all of his weight and strength.
John credits the strength of prayer for his recovery. It’s also been an important part of the Olsen's lives as they have dealt with times both rewarding and trying.
“When I was taking chemotherapy in the hospital, every card had a prayer in it, and if it didn’t, they (the sender) wrote a prayer in it,” John said. “I just feel like that’s why I’m here today.”
The couple’s faith in a higher power has given them the strength to get through troubles, like the death of their daughter after just a few days.
“A lot of prayer, your faith carries you through,” Gladys said. And so can common courtesies between husband and wife, John and Gladys both say. Those, too, helped them fi nd their way through the travails of seven decades of marriage. “We just learned to give and take a little,” Gladys said. “We were able to communicate — that’s very important. Show appreciation for what your spouse does. Tell them you love them once a day. Now we do it twice a day.”
The couple hesitates to give advice to today’s young couples, as there is no comparison to how things were in late 1940, and what they are today. John and Gladys didn’t get around much in their young days, as everything from gas to tires was difficult to get because of the war. Gladys was released from school to pick beans for the canning factory, again for the war, paid by the pound, and “not very much” at that.
“We both grew up in a war and Depression,” Gladys said. “You had to get along without. You didn’t know you didn’t have anything because everybody was poor.” John said in their day, wives were expected to stay home and raise the kids while the husband earned a living. That’s not so anymore.
“Life is so different for them today,” he said of couples just getting started. “All of the women are working. That makes such a difference. We had to be together all the time because we were on the farm. We had to work together.”
John and Gladys sold their Loyal home two years ago and moved into a Marshfield apartment complex. There Gladys has been busy organizing photos and other family memorabilia, and writing about various chapters in the family’s life. She did one volume on John’s military years, and another on their wedding/anniversaries. She plans to do one on each of her and John’s lives, and perhaps those of the children.
The family held a 70th anniversary celebration for John and Gladys on Aug. 13 at Wildwood Park in Marshfield. Almost all of their children and grandchildren were there, as was a precious keepsake in John’s wallet, a small time-worn photograph of the gal he chose to marry 70 years ago. It’s been with him always.
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Surnames: Olsen, Fenner, Smith, Joyce
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/10/2022
75 Years Strong: Olsens Celebrate Wedding Anniversary (2022)
Married August 16, 1947, John and Gladys (Fenner) Olsen have enjoyed many happy years together.
Submitted photo
By Valorie Brecht
In a throwaway world, John and Gladys Olsen’s marriage has stood the test of time. The longtime Loyal residents will be married 75 years on Tuesday.
The Olsens, who now live in Marshfield, have learned what it means to commit to someone and share many joys journeying through life together.
John was born April 6, 1926, and grew up on a farm outside of Loyal. Gladys was born almost two years to the day later, on April 5, 1928, and grew up in town. The two went to school together and it didn’t take long for their paths to cross.
“It all started when I came out of church on April 4, 1943. There stood that good-looking boy that I had my eye on in band. What was he doing here? I thought, ‘Oh no! He’s coming towards me. What do I say?’” Gladys recalled.
“He asked me if I wanted a ride home and of course I was thrilled to have him take me home and said ‘yes.’ When we got to my house, he then asked me if I would like to go to the show. There were two shows every night, so we could just make the second show. Mom said yes and the rest of it was history,” said Gladys.
John and Gladys went to see “A Yank at Eaton” starring one of Gladys’ favorite actors, Mickey Rooney. A romance quickly budded and blossomed over the next four years. John later wrote that the day he met Gladys was the biggest day of his life and he never wanted to forget it.
John was drafted into the Army in January 1946 during World War II and served in the Philippines from October 1946 to May 1947. Despite the distance, the Olsens kept their relationship strong. They wrote to each other every day, with 677 letters exchanged.
John returned home in June and proposed to Gladys in July at the Greenwood park.
“It was decided that next year would be too long to wait to get married, but there wasn’t much time before I had to go back to work as a secretary at school. It was decided that a simple wedding could be managed in a month’s time,” Gladys wrote in a family history.
On Aug. 4, the couple went to get a marriage license, wedding attire and rings for the big day.
“When we were getting the marriage license, I forgot to take the checkbook, so she had to pay,” John said, smiling at the memory.
The pair got all the necessary items and soon the wedding day rolled around. John and Gladys were married Aug. 16, 1947, at the Methodist Church in Loyal with the Rev. Lee Holmes officiating. Attendants were Floyd Olsen and LaVonne (Smith) Joyce. The couple went on a honeymoon to northern Wisconsin, Duluth and St. Paul.
Upon returning home, John and Gladys lived with John’s parents while John worked on building their new home. Gladys said that first year was a challenge.
“We started out with nothing when John got out of the service. There was not much for jobs when he got out of the service, because the ones that came back before him had taken all the jobs,” she said.
After that first year, John went into a partnership with his dad on the farm. He did that for nine years and ultimately decided not to buy the farm. In 1957, he and Gladys moved into town. John then worked at Noeldner Implement for six years. He got injured while working there and was looking for a less physically demanding job. Around the same time, he was on the school board and heard about an open janitor position. He quit the school board and decided to take the janitor position, which he held for 24 years.
Gladys worked as a school secretary. When she and John had kids, she was a stay-at-home mom. She came back to her secretary job for one year, 1956-57, to fill in for someone, but other than that she was at home.
In 1971, Gladys had back surgery to have a crushed disc removed. Around that time, she decided to go to college in Marshfield to major in music. She had been teaching piano lessons already. She took all the classes she could in Marshfield before going to Stevens Point. She then lived in a house near the UW-Stevens Point campus for one year while taking classes. At that point her kids were all grown, other than one who was a teenager.
Gladys graduated in 1976 at age 48 with a degree in music and a minor in organ. After graduating, there were no jobs in the music field in the area, so she substitute taught, helped with summer school and worked in the library for one year. She decided to go back to school to obtain her librarian certification. She started at the Loyal School District in 1978 as a librarian and audio/visual specialist. She retired in 1993.
In retirement, Gladys and John continued to stay involved in the community. Gladys served as president of the Loyal Public Library Board and volunteered many hours at the Loyal Public Library. She also served as president of the county library board and was on the Wisconsin Valley Library Service Board of Trustees. She received the Trustee of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Library Association.
John was president of his church council for a few years. He also served as secretary-treasurer for the Loyal Fire Department, and represented his township on the fire department back when they lived in the country.
In their retirement years, John and Gladys loved going camping. They also enjoyed traveling, fishing and doing crafts. For about 20 years, they went to Arizona every winter.
“We traveled shore to shore as well. Our son used to live in Seattle, so we went out there many times,” said Gladys.
They also each maintained their own hobbies. John has done a lot of woodworking and carving. Gladys likes to crochet and knit, and research the family genealogy.
The Olsens have been through their share of ups and downs in marriage, but their biggest challenge came in 2015 when John was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Thankfully, the chemotherapy treatment helped, and John made it through.
“About a year ago, the oncologist told him, ‘I don’t think you need me anymore. You’re cured.’ And before they had told him that there was no chance of curing it. So I feel fortunate that he’s still around,” said Gladys. “It was a big challenge, but our faith carried us through.”
John still has some health struggles, including dementia, and Gladys has some mobility issues, so about a year ago they moved into Stoney River Assisted Living in Marshfield. Before that, they had lived in an apartment in Marshfield.
They are just happy to be together.
“We’ve had a good life... We feel fortunate. We have a wonderful family and a good home,” said Gladys.
John and Gladys have four kids: Sue (late Herb) Olsen of Duluth, MN; Carl (Becky) Olsen of Avon, MN; David (Debbie) Olsen of Barren; and Jean (Mick) Braun of Phillips. They have eight grandchildren, five step grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
When it comes to building a legacy of love over a lifetime, it’s the little things that make a difference, Gladys said. She offered several tips from “The Art of Marriage” poem by Wilferd A. Peterson.
“Never go to sleep angry with each other. Say ‘I love you’ at least once a day. Speak words of appreciation to your spouse, especially if they do something specific to help you. Have the capacity to forgive and forget,” said Gladys.
“When you go into marriage, you have to remember that it’s no longer ‘me’ but ‘us.’ You have to stand together as a team to confront challenges,” she continued. “And we’ve always included God’s teachings in our lives.”
A couple of the Olsens’ children and Gladys’ sister plan to visit for an anniversary celebration Tuesday.
Gladys and John Olsen will celebrate 75 years of marriage on Aug. 16. The two lived in Loyal for many years and both worked at the Loyal School District. Valorie Brecht/Clark County Press
Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Golden -1974)
Surnames: Olson
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/25/1974
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Olson will hold open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, on Sunday August 4, 2-5 p.m. at the new Assembly of God Church at 720 Alder St., Black River Falls. All friends and relatives are invited. No cards are being sent.
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Surnames: Olson, Flood, Valhovic, Wilcox, Johnson, Flick, Adams, Patterson, Held, Jerome, Amborn, Tietze, Teeples, Stuve, Kustling, Serves, Abbott, Manke, Isensee, Klushman, Reshel, Laffe, Wallace, Jenswold, Harris, Flynn, Giloy, Bryan
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/08/1974
Over 200 friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Olson gathered at the Assembly of God Church in Black River Falls Sunday afternoon to help the couple celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
Their three sons, Donald and Family of Whittier, Ca., Duane and family of Oconomowoc, and Dale R. Olson and family of Hatfield were all present for the event.
Many more friends and relatives from near and far were among those in attendance, including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flood and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Valhovic of California, who were enroute to “Kenya, East Africa,” to visit their brother, Raymond, and his family, who are serving in missionary work there.
A program in the afternoon included the following presentations: “The Longer I Serve Him,” a solo by Ellen Flood; “The Old Rugged Cross,” solo played on his musical saw by the Rev. Elzo Wilcox; song by the Olson grandchildren; trumpet solo by James Johnson; “If That Isn’t Love,” song by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flood and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Valhovic; duet by Pastor and Mrs. Gorden Johnson; “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” solo by Ellen Flood.
Rev. Johnson was master of ceremonies for the program. Refreshments were served afterwards.
Thirty-six guests attended an evening dinner party at the Rustic Mill, where a humorous skit was presented.
Mr. and Mrs. Olson lived in Humbird for 20 years before moving to Milwaukee. While in Humbird, he was in the garage business, and later was employed at the Humbird Canning Company.
They moved to Milwaukee in 1853, then moved to Black River Falls in September of 1966 following their retirement.
Well-wishers at the open house included the following from out of Jackson County; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flood, Corona, Ca.; Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Flood and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Valhovic, Whittier, Ca; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flood, Kenosha; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Flick and two sons, Union Grove; Miss Carmen Adams, Viroqua; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Patterson and four children, Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Held, Barbie and Steven, Menomonee Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jerome, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jerome and children, and Mrs. Thurlo Amborn, Mindoro;
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Tietze, Brookfield; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Teeples, Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Howell Stuve, Owen; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kustling, Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Serves, La Crescent, Mn; Mr. and Mrs. John Abbott, Mrs. Lloyd Manke, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Isensee, Sr., Sparta; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klushman, Milwaukee; Mrs. Clarence Reshel, City Point; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Flood, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Flood, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Flood, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laffe, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wallace, Walter Jenswold, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harris, and Mrs. Lottie Flynn, Humbird; Mrs. Grace Giloy, and Lisa Bryan, Neillsville.
Friends and relatives from the Merrillan, Hatfield, Hixton, Millston, Wrightsville, and Black River Falls areas were also in attendance.
Olson, Mr./Mrs. Fred (50th Anniv. - 26 June 1954)
Surnames: Olson, Matheson, Feldebruegge, Ven Rooy, Reil, Totzke, Tuttle, Firnstahl, Eder
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 1 Jul 1954
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson observed their 50th or golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 26th, at the Cherokee Hall, with open house from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. and dancing in the evening from 9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Children all attended. They are Winnifred Matheson of Redondo Beach, Calif., Lawrence Olson of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Grace Feldebruegge of Wanakee, Wis., Byron Olson and Elva Ven Rooy of Colby, Mrs. Edith Reil of Oshkosh and Mrs. Dorothy Totzke of Stratford. One son, Elroy, twin to Edith Reil, passed away at birth. They have 28 grand children and 19 great grand children.
Friends and relatives were here from Madison, Chippewa Falls, La Crosse, Dorchester, Wanakee, Oregon, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Wausau, Neillsville, Hilbert, Sheboygan, Curtiss, Medford, Abbotsford, Colby, Unity, Spencer, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls, Ardfordville, Stratford, Ringle, Mosinee, Loyal, Edgar, Owen and Kennan, all in Wisconsin, and from the other following states: Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, California, North Dakota and Washington.
Mrs. Olson, nee Sarah Tuttle, was born in the town of Brighton, near Unity, on April 20, 1884, and always was active in club work and the Red Cross. Mr. Olson was born in Curtiss on February 17, 1882. They were married on the farm home near Colby on June 29th, 1904 and moved to Cherokee on August 29th, 1914. Two of their attendants are still living - Celia (Eder) Firnstahl and Nora (Tuttle) Olson. Two are deceased - Frank Tuttle and Otto Olson.
Mr. Olson owned and operated a saw mill in Cherokee until 1926 and a portable saw mill until 1944. He also operated threshing machines in this area for many years. He served as town chairman and school clerk for 32 years, was on the draft board for nine years, on the county park commission for 14 years and county school committee for seven years.
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Surnames: Olson, Matheson, Feldbruegger, Ven Rooy, Reil, Totzke, Tuttle, Nelson
Source: Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) 07/01/1954
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday with open house in the afternoon and evening at Cherokee hall. Dancing was enjoyed in the evening.
Sharing in the festivities were their seven children and their families: Mrs. Winnifred Matheson, Redondo Beach, Cal.; Laurence Olson, Chippewa Falls; Mrs. Herman (Grace) Feldbruegger, Wanakee; Byron Olson and Mrs. Norbert (Elva) Ven Rooy, Colby; Mrs. Ben (Edith) Reil, Oshkosh; and Mrs. Herman (Dorothy) Totzke, Stratford. A son, Elroy, died in infancy.
Relatives and friends from the following localities were present: Madison, Chippewa Falls, La Crosse, Dorchester, Wanakee, Oregon, Neillsville, Hilbert, Sheboygan, Curtiss, Medford, Abbotsford, Unity, Spencer, Colby, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls, Orfordville, Stratford, Ringle, Mosinee, Loyal, Edgar, Owen, and Kennan. Out of state guests came from points in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, California, North Dakota, and Washington.
Mr. Olson was born on the family homestead, near Curtiss, on Feb. 17, 1882. His wife, the former Sarah Tuttle, was born in the town of Brighton on April 20, 1884. They were married June 19, 1904, by the Rev. Hayden Nelson, pastor of the Lutheran church at Stanley.
They have lived on their farm near Cherokee since August 1914. Mr. Olson operated a saw mill at Cherokee for 12 years and after that he operated a portable mill around the area until 1944. He also operated a threshing machine in this area for many years.
The pioneer has also been active in civic circles, having served as clerk of the Cherokee school for 32 years and as town chairman for two years. For the past 14 years he has held a position on the county park commission and on the draft board for nine years and the county school committee for seven years.
Mrs. Olson has been active in various clubs and Red Cross work.
Olson, Rev./Mrs. J. A. (30th - 25 Aug. 1947)
Surnames: OLSON EDBLOM DEARTH WIELAND KLEIN CREED
Sources: Marathon County Register (Unity, Clark Co. Wis.) 08/29/1947
Congratulations were in order for Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Olson who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary officially Monday the 25th. But good friends and neighbors dropped in on them socially Saturday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Edblom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dearth and Lonnie, Mrs. Mary Wieland, Amy Klein, and Mr. and Mrs. Nyole Creed. Rev. and Mrs. Olson wish to say Thanks for the many cards and gifts they received.
Olson, Mr./Mrs. John A. (50th Anniv. - 17 Jan. 1932)
Surnames: OLSON
Sources: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 21 Jan 1932
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olson, pioneer residents of Abbotsford who were married Jan. 27, 1882, in Colby, entertained at a family gathering at their home Sunday in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. Yellow cut flowers, yellow candies, and a beautifully decorated wedding cake adorned the tables, and dinner and supper were served.
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Surnames: Olson, Strebe, Schwartz, Holck, Swenson, Juneau, Treat, Simerson, Broeren, Foxgrover, Hughes, Jenks, Hoffman, Perry, Daley, Brunkhorst
Source: ABBOTSFORD TRIBUNE (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 21 Jan. 1932
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olson Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Olson celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1932.
A family dinner was held at the home at which all the children were present except one daughter, Mrs. Al Strebe, who is in California. Four grand children and two great-grand children, besides relatives from out of town were also present.
The table looked lovely with a large wedding cake with candles as the center piece.
The home was gay with lovely flowers, gifts of friends and relatives. Many friends called at the home during the afternoon and evening to offer their congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Olson.
They were recipients of many beautiful gifts which testified to the esteem in which they are held in this community.
Mr. and Mrs. Olson are among the oldest residents of Abbotsford, having spent all their married life here.
Mr. Olson has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years and they received many calls from the brothers on this occasion.
Out of town guests were Mrs. Kate Schwartz, Mrs. Mabel Holck, and Mrs. Mary Swenson all of Hartland, Wis., sisters of Mr. Olson, Mrs. Otto Olson and son John from Waukesha.
Members of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Olson and two sons of Wausau, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Juneau and son Donald of Chippewa Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Treat, Mrs. Dell Olson and Mrs. Adelaid Simerson of Abbotsford, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Broeren and two sons of Medford. Mrs. Foxgrover of Wausau was also a guest.
On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Olson were guests of honor at a little informal party given by the officers and members of the Eastern Star Lodge of which Mrs. Olson was one of the first members.
A lovely lunch was served by the committee in charge. The table was decorated in yellow in keeping with the occasion, using yellow candles, and as a center piece a large yellow wedding cake beautifully trimmed and with a white wedding bell suspended above it.
Lunch was followed by a program arranged especially for the occasion consisting of songs, readings, and short talks given by Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Jenks and Mr. Hoffman who presented a gift to the guests of honor in behalf of the O. E. S. Chapter.
The last number on the program was a clever little take off, given by Evelyn Perry, Ruth Perry, Grace Daley and Dolores Brunkhorst. Everyone enjoyed the laughter and fun created by this mirth provoking number.
A guessing contest followed, after which everyone had an opportunity to visit in the good old fashioned way.
The party closed with everyone wishing Mr. and Mrs. Olson many more wedding anniversaries.
Olsen, Mr. & Mrs. John (60th-1947)
Surnames: Braun, Dyre, Joyce, Olsen, Olson, Smith
Sources: The Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI), 30 Sep 2007
John and Gladys Olsen of Loyal celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family at the Dyre/Olsen family reunion held July 21st at Rock Dam.
The Olsens and their children also spent some time at their daughter Jean’s Lake Solberg home near Phillips - boating and reminiscing.
John and Gladys were married August 16th, 1947, at the United Methodist Church in Loyal.
Best man, Reverend Floyd Olsen, was present at the family reunion. Their maid of honor, LaVonne (Smith) Joyce is deceased.
John served in the Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Both worked at Loyal Public Schools. John retired in 1987 and Gladys retired in 1993.
Children of the couple are Sue (Herb) Olson, Duluth; Carl (Susan) Olsen, Seattle, WA; David (Debra) Olsen, Barron and Jean (Mick) Braun, Loyal. They also have eight grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Olson, Mr./Mrs. Lars J. (Gold 6 MAR 1943)
Surnames: Olson
Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 03/11/1943
Mr. and Mrs. Lars J. Olson, residing northwest of Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Sunday, March 6, 1943. Relatives of the couple gathered at their home Sunday noon for a bounteous dinner, after which they all went to the Danish Assembly Hall, where a reception was held, and the members of the Danish Lutheran Congregations had gathered for a program. The afternoon was pleasantly spent among their friends, and the congregation presented Mr. and Mrs. Olson with a gold piece, and the members of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge also gave them a most useful gift.
Rev. Bundgaard gave a most interesting talk, and songs were sung, and the couple were extended best wishes for many more happy wedded years together. Both Mr. and Mrs. Olson are enjoying good health.
Olson, Mr./Mrs. Leonard (Silver – 3 June 1976)
Surnames: Olson, Tegner, Abene, Ludwig, Stienhofen, Logan, Tigner
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/10/1976
Approximately 275 relatives and friends attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Olson at their home Saturday afternoon and evening.
Leonard Olson and the former Mary Tegner were married June 3, 1951, at Clark, S.D., and they own and operate a farm northeast of Greenwood. They are the parents of three sons, Mike of Greenwood and Terry and Gary, at home.
Present for the occasion were all of the attendants, but one, at the wedding 25 years ago.
Those from a distance were, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Abene of Chicago, Il.; Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ludwig and Mr. and Mrs. Stienhofen of Volin, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Logan and Mrs. Alma Tigner of Clark, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Olson and family of Gallup, N.M.; also relatives and friends from Loyal, Spencer, Willard, Marshfield, Abbotsford, Owen, Neillsville, Downsville, Elk Mound, Dorchester and Green Bay.
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Surnames: Olson, Logan, Foiles, Abene, Tigner, Ludwig, Steenhoven, Justman, Ystad, Briski
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/24/1976
Leonard and Mary Olson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary recently Saturday, June 5, at their farm home.
They were married at Clark, S.D., June 3, 1951. Their attendants were Mrs. Byrl Logan, Clark, S.D., sister of Mrs. Olson; Del Olson, brother of Leonard; Dick Olson, La Crosse, cousin of Leonard; Arlys Foiles, Minneapolis, friend of Mary who was not in attendance.
The Olsons live on a farm north of Greenwood which they purchased 25 years ago.
They are the parents of four boys: Steve, who was killed in a car accident in 1973; Mike who lives in Greenwood and works in Spencer; Terry, and Gary at home.
Those attending from out-of-state were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Abene, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Olson and family of Gallop, N.M.; Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Logan, Mrs. Alma Tigner of Clark, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ludwig, and Mr. and Mrs. Butch Steenhoven and family of Volin, S.D.; Miss Roberta Ludwig, and Kathy Ludwig of Sioux Falls, S.D. Many relatives, friends and neighbors from Loyal, Owen, Greenwood, Neillsville, Colby, Marshfield, Green Bay, Elk Mound, Willard, Granton, Spencer, Downsville, Abbotsford, Stratford and Unity also attended.
The afternoon was spent visiting, dancing, and square dancing in the evening. Byrl Logan (Mrs. Olson’s brother-in-law) of Clark, S.D., Fred Justman of Stratford, and Milt Ystad of Greenwood were the callers. Mike Briski also played.
Olson, Mr. & Mrs. Roger (Gold-2014)
Surnames: Arbuckle, Crane, Franz, Olson, Swaney
Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 7/30/2014
Roger and Arlene Olson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary n July 19 at Memories Ballroom in Marathon.
He was an Abbotsford graduate and she was an Athens graduate. Roger Olson and Arlene Franz were married June 13, 1964, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Athens.
After their wedding, Roger and Arlene took somewhat of a permanent honeymoon out to California, where he was stationed in the Navy. He was also stationed in five other locations, including the Great Lakes.
Roger served 20 years in the Navy and worked for 17 ½ years for the postal service until he retired in 2008. Arlene worked several jobs and as a part-time homemaker.
They have four children, Angie Swaney, Neptune Beach, FL; Valerie (Craig) Arbuckle, Seminal, FL; Carmen Crane, Lake City, FL and Daren (Penny) Olson, Green Bay. They have nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
They celebrated their 50 years together with their family and friends, also with Roger’s mother, Mildred Olson, Abbotsford.
Roger enjoys woodworking and Arlene enjoys running, quilting and crafts. They also enjoy the beaches in Atlantic Beach FL, where they’ve resided since Roger’s retirement6 from the Navy, as well as spending time with their family and grandchildren.
Olstad, Harlan & Barb (Golden Anniv. – 2009)
Surnames: Olstad
Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.) September 30, 2009
Happy 50th Anniversary Halan & Barb Olstad – Love from your kids and Grandkids
Opdycke, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar (40th Anniversary - 1955) & (56th - 1971)
Surnames: Opdycke, Meng
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) December 1, 1955
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Opdycke were entertained on the occasion of their fortieth wedding anniversary for dinner Sunday at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Meng.
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Surnames: Opdycke, Stabnow, Shields, Schumacher
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 12/02/1971
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shields and son, Dana, returned to Lake Villa, Il., Sunday, they came to spend Thanksgiving day with her parents, Mr. and Mr. Edgar Opdycke, and to help them celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
Edgar Opdycke and Euloda Stabnow were married in Aberdeen, S. D., November 27,. 1915. They lived in Frederick, S. D., five years and came to Greenwood in 1920 to farm in the east city limits, where they have resided ever since.
They have two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Jeanette) Shields of Lake Villa, Il., and Mrs. Melvin (Fay) Schumacher of Enterprise, Al.
Opelts, Bernie & Hanna (70th - 22 May 2016)
Surnames: Opelt, Hediger, Schroeder, Harder, Gutenberger, Knoop,
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/11/2016
Opelts Celebrate Their 70th Wedding Anniversary
Bernie and Hanna Opelt are shown on their wedding day, May 22, 1946. (Contributed photo)
By Nancy Curtin
What started out as an innocent prank of two young adults getting married instead of going roller-skating one Sunday afternoon surprisingly turned into a lifetime of memories?
Bernard “Bernie” and Hanna Opelt celebrated 70 years together during a huge bash attended by over 250 family and friends April 30 at the Neillsville American Legion.
While the best man and maid of honor were married and have passed away, the rest of the wedding party attended the event, including Meg Schroeder (Hanna’s sister of Montana, Bernie Harder (Hanna’s cousin of Illinois, Dottie Gutenberger (Bernie’s sister) of Granton, and Kenny Opelt (Bernie’s brother) Fritz Hediger (Hanna’s brother) and Rosie Knoop (Hanna’s sister), all of Neillsville.
Bernie and Hanna Opelt (seated, second and third from left) pose at the Neillsville American Legion April 30 with six family members who served in their wedding party 70 years ago. (Contributed Photo)
Bernie’s parents, Carl and Millie Opelt, lived their entire married life in Neillsville, where they raised their 12 children.
Hanna’s parents, Herman (Sr.) and Hanna Hediger, moved from Switzerland to Wisconsin at the tender ages of 18 and 21 respectively. They raised their family of six children in Christie, while owning and operating the Hediger Dairy Cheese Factory for much of their lives.
In the early 1940s, Bernie didn’t realize he would meet his lifetime soul mate at the ripe old age of 14. During their four years of courting, many of their date consisted of tagging along with Bernie’s three older brothers and their girlfriends.
“Oftentimes,” Bernie recalled, “we just went where the car went.” Sunday afternoon dates were often earmarked for roller-skating at the Neillsville Armory.
“When I picked Hanna up one Sunday, I told her mother we were going off to get married,” Bernie happily reminisced. While on their date, Mrs. Hediger telephoned her husband, who was working in Montana, and shared the wonderful news.
The newly engaged couple got a surprise of their own when they returned home that night.
“My Mom told us that my father would be home in two weeks for our wedding,” Hanna chuckled.
“My parents figured we’d move into the family home and care for my younger brothers. My mother was going to take a vacation and join my father in Montana for a while.”
About a month later, May 22, 1946, Bernie and Hanna were joined in holy matrimony among family and friends at the Neillsville Evangelical and Reformed Church.
“Getting to the altar had its challenges,” Hanna said. While the couple excitedly planned their wedding, World War II was in full force. During this time, the nation experienced gas and sugar rationing in an effort to make these commodities available to everyone.
One obstacle the couple overcame was finding the missing wedding dress; Hanna’s lovely wedding dress was shipped to Nelsonville by mistake. There was no guarantee the dress would arrive on time had the package been forwarded by mail.
“My father drove over two hours round trip to make sure I had my dress in time,” Hanna said.
During the trip, Herman took Hanna shopping for a trousseau and a going away outfit. Hanna fondly recollects her mother hinting to Herman that he let her buy everything she wanted to buy.
Another hurdle they experienced was being able to provide a big enough wedding cake due to the sugar rationing. Bernie’s mother graciously gave the couple all of her sugar stamps so they could have a wedding cake. Another crisis was adverted.
This wasn’t the last of the challenges for this young couple as they began their life together.
During the wedding celebration, the couple cleverly ditched the reception to kick off their honeymoon. They had nothing planned and no reservations.
Bernie snickered, “I suggested we head to my grandparents house in Waupaca while they were still at our reception.” Those plans quickly changed due to a pouring rain.
Shortly before sunrise, they finally found a hotel room in Waupaca with Bernie’s uncle Bill’s help. Hanna remembers the hotel clerk expressing a bewildered look while checking them in at such an odd hour.
Bernie and Hanna honeymooned for a week at a family-owned cottage on the Chain of Lakes. During this time, Uncle Bill attempted to throw a surprise party for them. The sneaky couple mysteriously disappeared, nowhere to be found.
Bernie and Hanna have achieved and shared in several memorable milestones along their life’s journey.
In 1944, at the young age of 16, Bernie purchased and drove his first milk route for American Dairy Stores. Initially, he didn’t even have a driver’s license.
In 1947, he sold the milk route and purchased his father-in-law’s farm. During that summer, the couple was blessed with their first daugher, Marie Louise.
In 1949, they purchased a second dairy farm. “We each took care of a farm,” Hanna explained.
She milked the cows, operated all the equipment and machinery and worked in the fields, all the while taking care of the family. Bernie proudly boasts how she made the best “farm wife.”
Bernie and Hanna proudly welcomed their second daughter, Lori, in 1955.
In 1962, they tragically lost Marie Louise, age 15; after a vehicle hit her while she was riding her bicycle.
The Marie Louise Chapel in Christie was built in 1964 by Herman Hediger Sr. and dedicated in her honor. While the chapel is not a place of worship, it’s often used for weddings, baptisms and other special events.
In 1966, after farming for 20 years, the couple sold the farms, built a new home and purchased a Dolly Madison home delivery milk route.
In 1990, they sold the milk route and retired.
Lori’s fondest memories growing up are watching her parents always working together.
“Not only did they help each other with daily farming chores, they cooked supper and cleaned up together,” Lori said. “While dad drove the milk routes, Mom tackled the bookwork.”
Other treasured memories include family time on the farm. Many times, Marie Louise could be found in her buggy on a hay wagon so she could ride along while Bernie and Hanna worked in the fields.
Their teamwork extended into their daily lives in every way. Bernie was an avid gardener, often tending several gardens at once. Together they would harvest the garden, then can or freeze the crop to be enjoyed throughout the year.
“One of the wonderful things about their marriage is they always work together,” Lori said.
While the couple worked hard, they laughed and played even harder. The first “apartment” they rented was a few rooms in an older couple’s home. They love to play around and wrestle.
“Our landlords often joked, ‘those kids are at again.’” Hanna said.
During their early farming years, Bernie and Hanna would often go out dancing with friends, followed by breakfast at a friend’s home. Hanna joked about how often they’d make it home just in time to milk the cows.
Throughout their years together, they continued to dance while always embracing their one rule - you dance the first and last dance together.
They enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling and many other fun activities. For over 50 years, they would gather once a month with other neighborhood couples for a rousing evening of Sheepshead.
Bernie and Hanna strongly believe the secret to their happiness and success over the past 70 years is simple - always work together side by side and support and help each other. They also believed in laughing, having fun and living life to the fullest.
They truly stood by each other’s side in good times and bad,” Lori reflects. Their love and devotion for each other triumphed during the difficult times. Along with the typical challenges in a marriage, they also suffered the loss of their teenage daughter and three other children, who were stillborn.
While still farming, Bernie stepped up and devoted his time to nursing his wife back to health after hip replacement surgery, along with taking the added responsibility of caring for their daughter and the home. He also assisted Hanna with physical therapy, exercises and general health care.
“He got pretty good at putting on surgical stockings and shaving mom’s legs,” Lori chuckled.
Until just recently, Bernie and Hanna were active members of several clubs and organizations. Hanna was a member of the Happy Homemakers Club for about 50 years, while Bernie proudly served as a member of the Neillsville Lions Club for over 40 years. Throughout their entire marriage, they have been members of the United Church of Christ, Neillsville.
After much discussion and with great emotion, the couple sold their home in 2013 and said farewell to many friends. They relocated to DePere to be closer to Lori, her husband, Ken, and their two children.
Lori is able to watch over and care for them. They take every opportunity to enjoy their grandchildren.
Bernie’s secret to a lasting marriage, “keep your mouth shut when you are wrong.”
Their life together has been filled with happiness, sadness, challenges, adventures, memories and most of all - love.
Bernie and Hanna Opelt strike a pose with the family. Many family members and friends gathered for a 70th anniversary party April 30 at the Neillsville American Legion. (Contributed photo)
Opelt, Bill & Jan (Silver - 1984)
Surnames: Opelt
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/03/1984
25th Wedding Anniversary Open House honoring Bill & Jan Opelt, Saturday, May 5, At Neillsville Legion Hall, starting at 3:00 p.m. Music at 8:00 p.m.
Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (50th- 9 November 1971) & (58th - 1979) & (59th - 1980) & (60th - 1981)
Surnames: Opelt, Mack, Lautenbach, Coon
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 10/07/1971
First the announcement of the Golden Anniversary:
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Opelt will observe their 50th Anniversary with Open House afternoon & evening October 9, 1971 at their home. No invitations are being sent.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Opelt will observe their golden wedding anniversary Saturday afternoon and evening, October 9, with an open house at their home on Rt. 2 Neillsville.
The Opelt’s the parents of three daughters and nine sons, (all married and many of them living in the Neillsville area) were married November 9, 1921, at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mack at Waupaca. Rev. Coon of the Presbyterian Church was the officiating clergyman. The couple’s attendants were his sister, Martha, now Mrs. Louis Lautenbach of Rt. 3 Neillsville, and her brother, Lee Mack, now deceased. Mr. Lautenbach will act as bestman for the observance.
Mr. and Mrs. Opelt have lived in the Neillsville area since their marriage, settling originally on the farm where their son, Dale, and his family now live. They moved to their present home on the Black River at the site of the family’s sand and gravel plant, about 15 years ago.
Mrs. Opelt enjoys gardening, fancy work, cooking - the latter hobby being one of which her husband particularly approves. Fishing, hunting, and playing the piano are Mr. Opelt’s favorite pastimes; now that he is officially retired he has more time to enjoy them. He helps out occasionally with the gravel business, however.
The Opelt’s are members of the Neillsville United Church of Christ and she is a member of its Women’s Society. Mrs. Opelt is also a member of the Women of the Moose. Mr. Opelt has belonged to the PCA and was on the board of directors of that organization.
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Surnames: Opelt, Schutte, Urlaub, Gutenberger, Lautenbach, Mack, Clausen
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/15/1979
Carl and Millie Opelt, Rt. 2 Neillsville, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Sunday in a special service at the Neillsville United Church of Christ and a later dinner at the Moonlite Inn.
Those attending the event included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schutte, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Opelt, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Opelt and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Urlaub.
Also attending were Dorothy Gutenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Opelt, Martha Lautenbach, Ada Opelt, Max and Irene Opelt of Granton, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Mack of Oconomowoc, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mack and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clausen of Waupaca and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lautenbach of Wis. Rapids.
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Surnames: Opelt
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/20/1980
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Opelt celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on November 9 during an open house in the afternoon at their home. Lunch and refreshments were served. __________________________________________
Surnames: Opelt
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, WI) From a scrapbook of Luella Mohr, no date given
This was beneath a neat photo of the couple: Recently Celebrating 60 years of married life were Carl and Millie Opelt. Hundreds of people took part in the open house; many of them direct descendants of Carl and Millie. Center of attention at the party, was a family tree listing each member of the clan. The couple had twelve children who in turn had 75 children, who in turn had 61 great-grandchildren (so far)…and who in turn produced (so far) one great-great-grandchild. (Note: transcriber could not get the photo of the Opelts or the family tree, out of the scrapbook to scan.)
Also in that same newspaper this notice:
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Opelt, 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY October 17, 3 P.M. till Midnight American Legion Hall, Neillsville, All friends & relatives invited, No cards are being sent, No gifts Please!
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Surnames: Opelt
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 11/05/1981
Recently celebrating 60 years of married life were Carl and Millie Opelt. Hundreds of people took part in the open house, many of them direct descendants of Carl and Millie. Center of attention at the party, was a family tree listing each member of the clan. The couple had twelve children who in turn had 75 children, who in turn had 61 great-grandchildren (so far)… and who in turn produced (so far) one great-great-grandchild.
Opelt, Jerry & Fay (60th Anniversary - 2008)
Surnames: Opelt
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) October 2008
Congratulations for 60 Wonderful years of Marriage!
All of Our Love from Your Family
Opelt, Mr./ Mrs. Max Sr. (40 - Anniv. - 18 Nov. 1931)
Surnames: Opelt, Teatz, Sternitzky
Source: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 26 Nov. 1931
Mr and Mrs. Max Opelt Sr celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage by giving a free dance at Riverside Pavilion. Wednesday evening, Nov. 18. Over 200 guests -- relatives and friends -- attended and all had a happy time. Dux orchestra furnished music and a fine lunch was served. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teatz of the town of York, who attended Mr. and Mrs. Opelt when they were married.
Mr and Mrs. Opelt were married at Lynn, Mrs. Opelt’s maiden name being Phoebe Sternitzky. For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Opelt lived at Lynn, where Mr. Opelt kept store. Later they moved to their farm in Levis. They have a wide circle of very warm friends.
Opelt, Mr./Mrs. Max (Golden – 17 June 1976) & (60 Years - 1986)
Surnames: Opelt, Crockett, Knobel, Rosandich, Longenecker, Noble
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/24/1976
Mr. and Mrs. Max Opelt of Granton observed their 50th wedding anniversary this past weekend. The observance began Saturday evening with the couple, all their children, grandchildren and one great-grandchild present for a family style dinner at the Neillsville Country Club.
Sunday morning services at the Granton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William Noble officiating, were attended by family members and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Opelt were honored at an open house at the Neillsville American Legion Hall Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Approximately 250 relatives, friends and neighbors attended from Neillsville, Granton, Spencer, Chili, Loyal, Greenwood, Mosinee, Marshfield, Cameron, Millston, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Oregon, North Prairie, Waukesha, Little Chute, West Bend, Madison, Hartford, New Richmond, Eau Claire and Kenosha in Wisconsin, Chicago, Il., and Corvallis, Or.
For the occasion, Mrs. Opelt wore a blue chiffon gown with a gold rose corsage. Mr. Opelt’s outfit sported a gold rose boutonniere.
Max Opelt and the former L. Irene Crockett were married at the parsonage of the Rev. George Longenecker in Neillsville on June 17, 1926. They were attended by the bride’s sister and brother, Mrs. Avice Knobel and Allen Crockett. Both attendants were present for the anniversary observance.
The Opelts are lifelong residents of the community. After farming for 33 years, their home was the first Foster Group Home for Boys licensed by the state of Wisconsin. They raised 20 foster sons in approximately seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Opelt were later employed by the Norwood Hospital, Marshfield, until they retired in 1970 and moved to their present home in Granton.
The Opelts are parents of five children, Mrs. Thomas (Arlene) Rosandich of Oak Creek, Jerry of Neillsville, John of Milwaukee, Douglas of Granton and Michael of new Richmond. There are 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Surnames: Opelt, Crockett, Short
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/5/1986
Washburn News by Edith Short: An Open House party honoring Max and Irene Opelt’s 60th wedding anniversary will be held Sunday, June 15, from 1-4 p.m. at the Sportsman’s Bar in Granton. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Opelt lived in the Shortville area for many years. Mrs. Opelt was the former Irene Crockett and is a sister of Allen Crockett.
Ormond, Mr./Mrs. John (Silver - June 1976)
Surnames: Ormond, Bayuk, Brux, Henchen, Lautenbach
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/17/1976
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bayuk, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Brux, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henchen and daughter, Rita and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Lautenbach of Milwaukee attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Ormond, Jr., Saturday at the Legion Hall in Neillsville.
Orth, Mr./Mrs. Conrad J. (Silver – 24 FEB 1971)
Surnames: Orth, Dohse, Karrow, Boubach, Schulz, Strieter, Witte, Zassenhaus, Krueger, Burke, Pudlas
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Feb 1971
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad J. Orth observed their 25th wedding anniversary on February 24, 1971. To celebrated the event, a private dinner, followed by an open house was held Saturday evening, February 20, at the Colby Hotel.
Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Emory Orth, Ann, Jeff, Jerry and Tom, Metamora, Illinois, Mr. and Mr.s Bud Dohse, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Karrow, Polo, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boubach, Doug, Kathy and Cheryl, Belvidere, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Orth, Oakfield, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad N. Orth Sr., Colby, the honored couple and their youngest son, Steve. Mrs. Orth was presented a red rose corsage for the occasion, and Mr. Orth a white carnation boutonniere.
An appropriately decorated anniversary cake was the table centerpiece.
Immediately following the dinner, open house was held at the hotel, until 1 a.m., with music provided by the Boomtowners of Curtiss.
Adding a note of hilarity to the part was a mock wedding ceremony held at 10 p.m.
The minister (Irma Schulz), attired in priestly vestments of green trousers, lavender curtain chasuble, 1914 pendant neckline and large brown hat, performed the ceremony from a 1906 Clark County Atlas.
The bride (Sonja Strieter) was dressed in a 1946 model brown tweed suit, blond wig and white tam headpiece with red earrings. Her floral arrangements of drooping egg carton tulips hung from a plastic fork. Shirley Witte, the groom, wore brown striped pants, blue vest, white shirt, and black bow tie. His boutonniere was a white gardenia and his conversation piece was a tarantula spider earring.
The bridesmaid (Pauline Zassenhaus) carried the heart shaped ring pillow, on which was place a miniature cherry tree and a replica of George Washington with his hatchet. This pillow also carried two curtain rings adorned with bluebirds and tiny dolls, and was later presented to the anniversary couple.
The bridesmaid was dressed as the queen of hearts, with white organdy skirts and stapled red hearts and red ribbons, and she had a write corsage of green egg carton flowers centered with black buttons and adorned with white ribbons.
The best man (Lenore Krueger) was seen in dark trousers, gray suit coat, white shirt and yellow bow tie, complemented by a snug, grey, wooly cloche. His boutonniere was blue egg carton flowers and fuchsia ribbons. Following the ceremony, the open house continued on a normal course.
Betty Dohse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dohse, Forreston, Illinois, was married to Conrad J. Orth on February 24, 1946, at St. Mary's Rectory, Polo, Illinois. Rev. James Burke officiated at the ceremony, and attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Pudlas, Forreston, Illinois.
Following their marriage the couple lived in Forreston and at several other locations, where Mr. Orth was a cheesemaker until their moved to Colby in May 1954, when he became chief of police. He is now director of public works for the city of Colby (Clark Co., Wis.).
The couple have three children, Richard, Oakfield; John, serving in Korea with the U.S. Air Force, and Steven, at home. They are grandparents to one grandson, Richard Steven Orth Jr., Oakfield.
Orth, Mr./Mrs. Conrad (48th Anniv. - 16 June 1956) & (60th – 1968)
Surnames: Orth, Luepke, Frook, Chamberland, Long, Hundedtmark
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 06/21/1956
Saturday, June 16th, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Orth, Sr., were surprised on their 48th wedding anniversary by a visit from all of their children. Those present were Norman Orth of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Violetta) Luepke of Aldedo, Ill., Mrs. Walter (Alice) Frook and children of Fond du Lac, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Orth, Jr., and children of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orth and children of Toluca, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Jeanette) Chamberland of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie (Gertrude) Long of Haldane, Ill., could not attend due to illness in the family but their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hundedtmark of German Valley, Ill., were present.
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Surnames: Orth, Tesmer, Olson, Schram, Luepke, Long, Frook, Chamberland, Steinwand, Meyer
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 20 Jun 1968
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Orth celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 15, 1968, with open house at Colby City Hall from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Orth was presented a corsage of white tea roses and her husband a carnation boutonniere from their children.
Their wedding attendants, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tesmer, also received a corsage and boutonniere.
A three-tier wedding cake, decorated with white roses and lilies of the valley, and a centerpiece of white roses adorned the table. Eight of their nine children, 21 of their 24 grandchildren, and 9 of their 23-great-grandchildren were present for the occasion.
Father John Olson officiated the high mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church Sunday morning, honoring the couple.
Conrad N. Orth, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Orth, was born in the town of Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin, December 31, 1883, and his wife, the former Anna Tesmer, was born at Sturgeon Bay, August 14, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tesmer. The family moved to Colby when Anna was a very small child. Both Anna and Conrad received their schooling at Colby.
On June 16, 1908, Conrad N. Orth and Anna Tesmer were united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colby, with Father Schram officiating. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tesmer, Colby.
To this union were born nine children, Norman, Chicago; Mrs. Vern (Violeta) Luepke, Aledo, Ill.; Mrs. Gertrude Long, German Valley, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Frook, Fond du Lac; Conrad Jr., Colby; Joe, Lakeland Fla.; Emory, Roanoke, Ill.; Mrs. Edward (Jeanette) Chamberland, Monmouth, Ill., and Roger, Deceased. They have lived in the Colby area their entire wedded life.
Mr. Orth owned and operated a tavern for many years, and worked for a time at the Colby Cheese Box Factory. He was also the janitor at the Colby elementary school and was assessor for the city of Colby for 23 years. Since retirement, his main hobbies are fishing and gardening, and her hobbies include sewing fancywork and playing cards with friends. Both are in good health, attend St. Mary's Church regularly, and she is a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Mary's Parish.
Mr. Orth has two living sisters, Mrs. Ted Steinwand and Mrs. Paul Tesmer, both of Colby, and Mrs. Orth has two living brothers who are Paul Tesmer of Colby, and Herman Tesmer of Neillsville.
Mrs. Orth's original wedding bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley, is carefully preserved in a pin of wood alcohol. Even though the jar has never been opened, the alcohol has evaporated only an inch, and the flowers are still white.
Asked if she kept the jar in a special place, she stated that it just sits in the cupboard.
Their anniversary celebration as complete Saturday when all of their children, most of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and each of their brothers and sisters gathered at the Colby Hotel for a supper at 5:00 p.m.
Among their vast array of gifts were two rosaries made of Irish horn beads, from Father C.M. Meyer, Aledo, Ill.
Out of town guests who came to attend the Diamond Anniversary were from Forreston, Ill.; Jenison, Mich.; Streator, Ill.; Freeport, Ill.; Marshfield, Owen, Manitowoc, Stanley, Neillsville, Abbotsford, Spencer, Sherwood, Oregon; McGuire Air Base, N.J.,; Unity, Wausau; New Orleans, La.; Campbellsport, Eau Claire, Oshkosh and Lakeland, Fla.
Orth, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Silver - 25 October 1972)
Surnames: Orth, Djubenski, Ambrozic, La Flex
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 11/02/1972
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Orth observed their Silver wedding anniversary last Sunday with a wedding dinner at their home for relatives and friends.
Antonia Djubenski and Elmer Orth were married October 25, 1947, at Willard. The Rev. Bernard Ambrozic was the officiating clergyman. Their attendants were here sister and brother, Mrs. Oliver (Felicia Djubenski) La Flex and John Djubenski, who were present for the anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Orth lived in Milwaukee for 15 years. Later they moved to a farm near Willard. They are members of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Orth, Mr./Mrs. Math (25th Anniv. - 21 June 1931)
Surnames: ORTH
Sources: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 06/25/1931
Mr. and Mrs. Math Orth celebrated the twenty-fifth or silver wedding anniversary Saturday and gave a free anniversary dance at Wiedenhoeft’s pavilion in the evening which was largely attended by friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Orth were married in Colby twenty-five years ago and have made Colby and Unity their home ever since.
Ortmeier, Mr./Mrs. Conrad (50th Anniv. - 9 Apr. 1930)
Surnames: ORTMEIER DEHNE
Sources: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin) 04/10/1930
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ortmeier celebrated their fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary at the home of their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dehne, Wednesday, April 9th, with an informal dinner. The home was artistically decorated for the event in appropriate colors.
Mr. Ortmeier was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county, in 1855 and Mrs. Ortmeier was born in Lippe Detmold, Germany, seventy-five years ago and came to the United States with her parents when still a little girl and settled in Manitowoc county. Mr. and Mrs. Ortmeier were married April 9th, 1880, at Centerville. They settled on a piece of land which they cleared in the pioneer days and experienced all the hardships of the early pioneer. In November 1916, they came to Colby to live with their children who are Mrs. Dehne and Mr. Henry Ortmeier. Another daughter died several years ago. They have nine grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ortmeier have a large number of friends in this vicinity with whom the Phonograph joins in extending congratulations.
Ortmeier, Mr. / Mrs. Henry (Gold – 26 DEC 1965) & (60th – 1975)
Surnames: Ortmeier, Gosse, Dix, Barry, Vlcanshy, Olson, Neuhaus, Krandall, Johnson, Vorpagel, Jannene, Goldamer, Huebner, Stockmeier, Eche, Dehne, Masciewicz, Pleuss, Heinz, Athorp, Grosshuesch
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 30 Sep 1965
The celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ortmeier of Abbotsford was held Sunday, September 26, 1965. Guests from as far as California came to help the couple celebrate the event which began with attendance at services at the First United Church of Christ in Colby.
Henry Ortmeier and Milda Gosse were married in Colby December 26, 1915, by Professor Grosshuesch, pastor of the Reformed Church of Colby. Mr. Ortmeier was born in Centerville, Wisconsin on Jun 21, 1888. His wife was born on September 27, 1897, at Sheboygan.
The couple has spent their entire married life in Colby and Abbotsford. Although December is the actual month of their marriage, the golden anniversary was anticipated three months to make it easier for guests from distant areas to participate.
Close relatives and friends attended the morning worship at the First United Church of Christ in Colby at 9 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth Dix, pastor, noted the occasion in his sermon.
John Barry of Torrance, California, son-in-law of the couple, sang “The Lord’s Prayer” before offertory of the service.
After the service, 50 guests were present at a surprise banquet held at Medo Farms Restaurant, Abbotsford.
A beautiful three-tiered anniversary cake was displayed at the banquet hall. Mrs. Janet Barry, who is a floral designer in California, decorated the centerpiece and all the corsages and boutonnieres worn by all the guests at the banquet.
Mr. Barry, as master of ceremonies, introduced the honored speaker, the Rev. Kenneth Dix. The pastor referred to the story of Rebecca in the Old Testament as symbol of happy married life.
After a speech of thanksgiving to all, given by Mr. Ortmeier, with an added expression of thanks from his wife, Milda, the guests joined the crowd already forming at the Colby church for the open house.
The banquet was the gift of the Ortmeier’s daughter, Irene Vlcanshy, of Milwaukee, and their niece, Mrs. Janet (Olson) Barry and her husband, John, and nephews, Jerome and Earl Olson, and their families of California.
The open house was a gift from the relatives of the couple living in Wisconsin: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neuhaus and Betty Krandall of Genoa City, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson and daughter, Judy, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Neuhaus of Janesville, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vorpagel of Lake Geneva.
The focal point on the table of gifts was a plaque of two joined hearts formed of Styrofoam (creation of Mrs. Betty Krandall of Genoa City) and interspersed with 26 (for the date of the anniversary) gold covered silver dollars donated by the families who prepared the open house. Mrs. Ralph Jannene and the church Guild took charge of the refreshments at the hall.
John and Steve Goldamer, Abbotsford, furnished the entertainment.
Besides the Ortmeier’s daughter, Irene, Mr. and Mrs. (Janet Olson) Barry of Torrance, and the afore-mentioned relatives from Genoa City, Lake Geneva and Janesville, other honored guests included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Karl Huebner (Mrs. Ortmeier’s mother) of Chippewa Falls, Rev. Kenneth Dix, pastor of the Colby First United Church of Christ, Rev. Otto Stockmeier of Humbird First United Church of Christ, Mrs. Frieda Eche and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Eche of Shawano (cousins of Mr. Ortmeier), Mrs. Lydia Dehne (sister of Mr. Ortmeier), and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Masciewicz, Ashland (niece and nephew of Mr. Ortmeier), Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dehne, Abbotsford (nephew of Mr. Ortmeier.)
Other relatives present were the Clarence Gosse family of Abbotsford, the Gerald Athorp family, Cleveland, Wisconsin, the Harold Pluess family of Manitowoc, and the Alfred Heinz family of Abbotsford.
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Surnames: Ortmeier, Neuhaus, Johnson, Barry, Olson
Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 01 Oct 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ortmeier, Abbotsford, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently with a banquet and open house.
Mr. and Mrs. Ortmeier, married on December 26, 1915, in the Town of Colby, held the celebration a few months in advance so friends and relatives could come together without the dangers of winter travel.
About 70 guests joined the celebrants at a surprise banquet held at the Colby First United Church of Christ Hall, Saturday, September 20, 1975.
Eighty-five friends and relatives attended an open house held at the church hall the next day from 2 to 5 p.m.
Guests included relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neuhaus, the Laverne Neuhaus family, the Bill Johnson family and the Larry Johnson family, all of Lake Geneva.
Others came from Oak Creek, Berlin, Manitowoc, Shawano and other nearby cities.
Mr. and Mrs. John Barry (Janet Olson, the Ortmeier’s niece), Torrance, California, sponsored the event.
Osgood, Mr. and Mrs. Myron (Golden - 20 February 1953)
Surnames: Osgood, Davis, Campbell, Billman, Marsh
Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) February 26, 1953
Granton News: By Mrs. F. E. Winn -
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Osgood quietly observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their home Friday, February 20. But Saturday evening a number of relatives and close friends gathered at the Community Hall and gave them a surprise celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Osgood were united in marriage at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Davis, by the Rev. Campbell, pastor of the Neillsville Methodist Church.
The young couple lived in the village where Myron did carpenter work and assisted his uncle in a planing mill for some time. But both were interested in farming and after managing her father’s farm for a few years, they purchased a farm of their own and lived there for several years. They disposed of this farm and returned to her father’s farm which they later purchased. Here Mr. Osgood built up a fine herd of purebred and grade Holsteins and erected one of the first modern dairy barns in this section.
Several years later they disposed of this farm and Mr. and Mrs. Osgood spent several years at the Racine County Farm, where he was herdsman and Mrs. Osgood had charge of the kitchen. Since returning here some time ago, Mrs. Osgood has been librarian at the Samson Memorial Library and is now vice president of the Woman’s Club.
Guests from away at the party Saturday night were their only child and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Billman, East Troy, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marsh, Milwaukee.
Osowski, Mr./Mrs. Joseph (Gold - 19 JAN 1935)
Surnames: OSOWSKI KOTECKI DONASH PIEKARZ
Sources: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 01/24/1935
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Osowski, well known couple, residing southeast of the village, observed their golden wedding jubilee on Saturday last.
A High Mass was sung at the St. Hedwig’s Church by F.A. Kulig at 8:30 a.m., being attended by members of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Osowski were born and married in Lubichowo, Germany (now Poland). They came to America in the year 1887, settling in Milwaukee. In the year 1905 they moved to Thorp, Clark Co., Wis., where they have since resided. Their marriage was blessed with twelve children, six sons and two daughters. The sons are Vincent of Thorp, Frank of Milwaukee, Peter (deceased), Louis of Ottawa, Ill., Casimer and John of Thorp. The daughters are Helen (Mrs. A. Kotecki) of Milwaukee, Mary (Mrs. F. Donash) of Chicago, Clara of Thorp, Ida (Mrs. F. Piekarz (deceased) and Anna of Thorp. They have twenty-eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
On Saturday a reception was held at their farm home to their many relatives and friends, who wish them many years of added happiness.
Oswald, Mr./Mrs. Albert (Gold – 14 AUG 1957)
Surnames: Oswald, Gaines, Halbrader, Nolan, Behrens
Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 22 Aug 1957
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oswald celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 11, 1957, at the house of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Oswald of Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), Route 1.
Dinner and supper were served to 120 guests from La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Cashton, Milwaukee, Spencer, Humbird, Medford and Greenwood. The honored couple received many congratulatory cards and gifts were presented to the couple.
Albert Oswald and Violet Gaines were married at Sparta on Aug. 14, 1907, where they lived until coming to Greenwood in 1940. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oswald, Orville and Mrs. Lawrence (Winnifred) Halbrader of Greenwood; Mrs. Eugene (Verna) Nolan of Michigan; and Mrs. Douglas (Shirley) Behrens of Loyal. One daughter, Myrtle, and one son, Warren, are deceased. They have 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Otto, Mr. and Mrs. George (40th - 1949) & (45th– 5 March 1954)
Surnames: Otto, Litka, Olsen, Luber
Otto, Mr. and Mrs. George (05 MAR 1949)
Saturday, Mar. 5, was the 40th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George Otto of the town of Beaver. They observed the occasion by having all of their children home for dinner. Present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pieper and children and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Otto of Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Litka and daughter, Gwendolyn, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olsen and children of Milwaukee, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Luber and daughter, Barbara, of Loyal. Also present were the Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Langholz and daughter and Ed Wolfe of Loyal’
At 7 o’clock a delicious supper was served to about 40 relatives. Flowers for the occasion were bought by their children. Songs were sung by their two granddaughters, Marline and Joyce Pieper which were "Take My Hand, Dear Father" and :Whether Thou Goest." Cards were played and refreshments served. A lunch was served at midnight.
Attending the evening party were Mr. and Mrs. Litka and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Luber and daughter, the Paul Ottos, the Peiper family, Mr. and Mrs.Olsen and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wolfe and children, Mr. and Mrs. Art Wolfe and children, Mr. and Mrs. Miltron Wolfe and children, Mrs. George Foelsch and children of Spencer, August Luber, August Peiper, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Zimmerman, Mrs. Herman Schefus and Mrs. Hal Voight. Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Schefus helped serve, and Mrs. Voight pictures.
The honored guests received many lovely guests and cards.
The Ottos have four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They were married in Germany and moved to Milwaukee, where they lived for five years. In 1914 they moved to the farm which they now occupy.
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Surnames: Otto, Pieper, Litka, Luber, Olsen, Helm, Koepke, Aalto, Wolfe, Foelsch, Paddon
Source: The Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., WI.) March 11, 1954
The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all present at a dinner on Saturday, March 6th to help Mr. and Mrs. George Otto celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary which was March 5th.
Marlene and Joyce Pieper, grandchildren, sang, "Jesus Lead the Way", the song which was sung on their grandparents wedding day.
Guests present for dinner and supper were: Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Litka and Gwendolyn, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Otto, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pieper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Luber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olsen and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Helm and family, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Pieper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koepke and Paul, Jr., Kohler; Mr. and Mrs. August Luber, Rev. and Mrs. Aalto and daughters, and Mrs. Ida Litka.
Relatives present for the evening were: Arthur Wolfe and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wolfe and children, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wolfe and boys, Mrs. Margaret Foelsch and Marjorie, Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Paddon, Sharon and Freddy, Milwaukee; and Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Litka and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto received many lovely cards and gifts. Paul Koepke, Jr. of Kohler entertained the guest during the evening on his piano accordion.
Midnight lunch was served. The departing guests wished the honored couple many more happy wedding anniversaries.
Ouimette, Mr./Mrs. William (50th Anniv. - 31 July 1955)
Surnames: Ouimette, Johnson, Merwin, Hennlich, Loucks
Source: Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) 08/04/1955
Mr. and Mrs. William Ouimette, of Park Falls, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday, July 31. Mrs. Lillis Johnson and Ben Merwin, who were the attendants, were present, as well as Mrs. Emily Merwin, mother of the bride.
Brothers and sisters from this vicinity attending were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Merwin, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Merwin, Mrs. A. J. Hennlich, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Loucks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Art Merwin and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Merwin. Other relatives were from Duluth, Tomahawk, Spooner, Wausau, Abbotsford, and Curtiss.
Many friends of the community attended the open house held to celebrate the occasion and the honored couple received many lovely gifts.
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