German-American Fenner Trees

 

A—William Fenner and Emilie Wiese
B—Johnathan H. Fenner and Lucy A. Wilson
C—August Fenner and Prusse, Zadow
D—Andrew Fenner and Anna
E—Wilhelm Fenner and Friedericka Klinger

A—William Fenner and Emilie Wiese


WILLIAM FENNER AND EMILIE WIESE

William Fenner [b ca. 1846 in Prussia] m Emilie/Amelia Wiese [b ca. 1847 in Prussia]. The family settled in Westburg Township, Buchanan, Iowa.

1. Albert [b ca. 1871] m Mary Linder on 28 Nov. 1900 in O’Brien, IA.

i. Lela; m Harold Head. Had Barbara, Robert, and Nancy.
ii. Mabel; m Earl Welch. Had a son, Melvin.
iii. Coral; m Virginia —. No children.
iv. Iva; unmarried.

2. Will; unmarried.
3. Amelia/Emilie [b ca. 1873]; m Herman Bomhoff on 20 Oct. 1897 in Littleton, IA.

i. Harold; m Mildred Wilke. Had Harold, Burton, Daniel, Elizabeth.
ii. Howard; m Joyce —. Had Barry, Bill, and Betty.
iii. Ruth; m Henry Allen. Had Dr. Herbert Allen, Mrs. Caroline Johnson.
iv. Merritt; m Ruth —. Had Herbert, John, and Beverly.

4. Lena [b 5 Aug. 1881] m Harley M. Bright on 9 Oct. 1898. Had Mrs. Wilda Clifton, Delia, and Marvel David.
5. Martha [b ca. 1883] m John J. Peterson on 29 May 1915. Had Paul, Frederick, and Esther.
6. Ida Olga [b 21 Dec. 1884 in Buchanan, IA] m Fred Milius on 2 June 1923. No children.
7. Otto [b 14 Mar. 1886 in Jesup, IA] m Mae Bumann [b 1887 at Hartley IA] on 14 July 1920. Had Billie Jeanette and James.
8. Paul; m Sophie —. No children.
9. Lydia Amelia [b 3 Oct. 1889 in Jesup, IA] m Harold Leroy Avery on 24 June 1914. Had Norman Leroy Avery.
10. Amanda; m Dr. D.J. Reinke. Had Charlotte and Mrs. John Offerdahl.

Information on this family primarily from Eva Fenner, Notes, p. 871, a letter from Mae Fenner, 28 July 1962. Additional information from various Iowa county records available on familysearch.org.

B—Johnathan Henry Fenner and Lucy Ann Wilson

 

B-1   JOHNATHAN HENRY FENNER AND LUCY ANN WILSON

[b 6 Mar. 1840 at Essen, Germany; d 1 July 1920 at New Chester, WI] His family first settled in Peun, WI, but Johnathan later moved to New Chester. He enlisted in the military in 1861 and served four years. On 24 Feb. 1866, he m Lucy Ann Wilson [b 24 Aug. 1847 at Herkimer Co., NY; d 3 Feb. 1923].

  1. Frederick William [b 12 Nov. 1867].

  2. Annie Adaline [b 5 Aug. 1868].

  3. Frank Moses [b 24 Nov. 1872].

  4. Mary [b 3 June 1876] m Walter DeMott.

  5. James Edwin [b 22 Dec. 1878] m Fannie Elizabeth Beals. > B-15

  6. Albert [b 31 Jan. 1884].

  7. Laura [b 13 July 1886] m — Norgard.

  8. Roy [b 23 Oct. 1886].


B-15   JAMES EDWIN FENNER AND FANNIE ELIZABETH BEALS
[b 22 Dec. 1878] James Edwin Fenner m Fannie Elizabeth Beals [b 21 Feb. 1879; d 9 Mar. 1953] on 24 Aug. 1898.

  1. John Henry [b 19 Aug. 1899; d 20 Sept. 1960] m Ruth Glidden on 1 Oct. 1927 at Waukesha, WI. No children.

  2. Lewis Edwin [b 13 Apr. 1905] m Gertrude Osthelder on 27 June 1931. No children.

Information primarily from Eva Fenner, Notes, p. 1244, letter from Lewis Edwin Fenner, 10 Nov. 1967.

C—August Fenner and (1) Louise Prusse (2) Wilhelmina Zadow

 

C-1   AUGUST FRIEDRICH FENNER  AND  1, LOUISE MEYERS PRUSSE;  2, WILHELMINA ZADOW

[b 31 July 1821 at Batzlow, Kustrin, Brandenburg, Germany; d 6 Nov. 1907 at Milbank, Grant Co., SD] August Fenner m 1st Louise Meyers Prusse [b 7 Aug. 1829 at Batzlow, Germany; d 23 Aug. 1881 at Grant, SD] ca. 1845 in Germany. He m 2nd Wilhelmina Zadow [b Dec. 1827 at Batzlow, Germany; d 1903 at Grant Center, SD], ca. 1885.

  1. Ida Fredrika [b ca. 1846 at Kustrin, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany; d in Grant, SD] m — Hinze ca. 1867.

  2. Augusta Fredrika [b 29 Aug. 1847 in Germany; d 21 May 1919 at Grant, SD].

  3. Wilhelm Friedrich [b 1850; d 1901] m Louisa Arndt. > C-13

  4. August [b 1854 in Germany]; died as an infant.

  5. August Friedrich [b 2 Aug. 1855; d 9 July 1936] m Amelia Lueck. > C-15

  6. Clara [b ca. 1857 in Germany; d ca. 1875 in Wisconsin].

  7. Karl [b 20 Sept. 1861; d June 1924] m Josephine Saeger. > C-17

  8. Johann Friedrich [b 1863; d 1939] m Augusta Bracht. > C-18

  9. Julius Friedrich [b 1865; d 1942] m Emma Bracht. > C-19

  10. Martha Fredrika [b 1867 at Watertown, WI; d 23 July 1905 at Grant Center, SD].

C-13   WILHELM FRIEDRICH FENNER AND LOUISA ARNDT

[b 1850 in Germany; d 1901 at Grant, SD] Wilhelm m Louisa Arndt [b 1858 in Germany; d 1936].

  1. Emelia [b ca. 1876].

  2. Clara [b ca. 1878].

  3. Ida [b ca. 1880].

  4. Bertha [b ca. 1882].

  5. Helen [b ca. 1884].

  6. Fredrick W. J. [b ca. 1886].

  7. Dena [b ca. 1888].

  8. Alma [b ca. 1890].

  9. Alfred [b ca. 1892].

  10. Meta [b ca. 1894].

 

C-15   AUGUST FRIEDRICH FENNER AND AMELIA LUECK

[b 2 Aug. 1855 at Kustrin, Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany; d 1 July 1936 at Milbank, Grant Co., SD] August m Amelia Lueck [b 26 Nov. 1857 at Stettin, Pommern, Prussia, Germany; d 17 Aug. 1923 at Yankton, Yankton Co., SD] on 10 Nov. 1879 in Inkabod, Grant Co., SD. Amelia was the daughter of William Lueck and Wilhelmina Schwandt.

  1. Emma [b 1881 at Milbank, SD]; died as an infant.

  2. John Fredrick [b 28 Mar. 1882 at Milbank, SD; d 10 June 1967 at Milbank, SD].

  3. Herman [b 9 August 1883 at Milbank, SD; d 19 Aug. 1948 at Milbank, SD].

  4. Mamie [b 1885 at Milbank, SD]; died as an infant.

  5. Ella Helena [b 5 Aug. 1886 at Milbank, SD; d 3 July 1964 at Deadwood, SD].

  6. Martha Marie [b 20 Dec. 1888 at Milbank, SD; d 9 June 1958 at Milbank, SD].

  7. Hulda Wilhelmina [b 14 Dec. 1890 at Milbank, SD; d 16 Jan.1963 at Chicago, IL].

  8. Albert August [b 17 Nov. 1892 at Milbank, SD; d 10 Nov. 1976].

  9. Agnes Amelia Pauline [b 13 Oct. 1898 at Milbank, SD; d 11 Feb. 1972].

 

C-17 KARL FENNER AND JOSEPHINE SAEGER

[b 20 Sept. 1861 at Stettin, Pommern, Prussia, Germany; d June 1924 at Grant, SD] Karl Fenner m Josephine Saeger [b 7 Feb. 1864 at Alban Twp., Grant Co., SD; d 22 Jan. 1914] on 26 Dec. 1884 in Alban Township, Grant Co., SD.

  1. Henry [b 3 Nov. 1885 at Grant, SD; d 1 Nov. 1965].

  2. Anna [b 26 Sept. 1887 at Grant, SD; d 3 Aug. 1952].

  3. Otto [b 1889 at Grant, SD; d 1934].

  4. Selma [b 1893 at Grant, SD; d 1975].

  5. Esther [b 1 Mar. 1899 at Grant, SD; d 1975 at Milbank, SD].

 

C-18   JOHANN FRIEDRICH FENNER AND AUGUSTA BRACHT
[b 1863 in Germany; d 1939 in Grant Co., SD] Johann m Augusta Bracht [b 2 Mar. 1868 at Milbank, SD; d 15 Oct. 1956 at Milbank, SD] ca. 1888 in Milbank, Grant Co., SD.

  1. Edward [b ca. 1889 at Grant, SD; d ca. 1891 at Grant, SD].

  2. Emma [b 15 May 1890 at Grant, SD; d 1981 at Grant, SD].

  3. Laura [b 5 Feb. 1892 at Grant, SD].

  4. Elsa [b 24 Dec. 1893 at Grant, SD; d 9 Aug. 1977].

  5. Walter F. [b 15 Mar. 1898 at Grant, SD; d Feb. 1970] m Edna Strube [b ca. 1902 at Grant, SD].

 

C-19   JULIUS FRIEDRICH FENNER AND EMMA BRACHT
[b 1865 in Germany; d 1942 at Milbank, Grant Co., SD] Julius Fenner m Emma Bracht [b 1872 at Grant, SD; d 1944] ca. 1889 in Grant, SD.

  1. Franklin E. [b 17 Jan. 1890 at Grant, SD; d 1968].

  2. Edward J. [b 1891 at Grant, SD].

  3. Harvey Albert [b 2 Oct. 1893 at Grant, SD; d 29 Sept. 1951].

  4. Roy H. [b 1894 at Grant, SD; d 1951 at Wilmot, Roberts Co., SD].

Information on this line from Chris Smith, December 2001.

D—Andrew Fenner and Anna

 

ANDREW FENNER AND ANNA

[b 1834 in Kappel, Germany] He was a student at the University of Munich and active in the student rebellion of 1848. He fled to America with a price on his head in the company of Count Yonsky. The Count had been in prison and got out by su[bing his jailer, who then went with him and Andrew Fenner to America. Count Yonsky later lived on Whitesboro Street in Utica, NY. Andrew and the Count remained life-long friends.

Andrew served during the Civil War in Company F, 11th Regiment, New York Cavalry. During the course of the war, his Regiment rode from New York to Florida. He was never injured during his service. He enlisted in the 11th New York Cavalry, also known as “Scotts 900,” on 26 December 1863. He was discharged on 30 September 1865. His son, Charles Louis, was a newborn when he enlisted and a 2 year old when he next saw him. Andrew was a corporal at the time of his discharge. 

Andrew later owned butcher shops in Utica and Rome, New York. He lived most of his life with his family, in Rome, New York. He is buried in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Utica, New York, in the plot of his daughter, Ida Fitzgerald. His wife is also buried there. His son, Charles Louis, and his wife, Anna, are buried nearby, as are his grandson, C. Lawrence, and his wife, Kathryn. In 2002, Andrew’s cavalry sabre was owned by Brian Wakefield Fenner, Andrew’s great-great-grandson.

Information from Tom Fenner, 18 Feb. 2002.

E—Frederich Fenner and Christina Caroline Biesenthal

 

Information on the line of Frederich Fenner from Dr. William Fenner, 2 Nov. 2004, and from Anne L. Hauser, 31 May 2024.

E-1 FREDERICH FENNER AND CHRISTINA CAROLINE BIESENTHAL

[b 14 Mar. 1806 in Brandenburg, Germany; d 12 Aug. 1892 in WI] Frederich Fenner m Christina Caroline Biesenthal [b 14 May 1815 in Germany; d 10 Dec. 1901 in Medford, Taylor, WI]. Frederich is buried in the Saint Lucas Lutheran Cemetery, Sheboygan Falls, WI.

  1. Johann Gottlieb. Gottlieb was killed in the Civil War. Records at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum show that Gottlieb Fenner was killed 1 June 1864 at the battle of Cold Harbor.

  2. Wilhelm [2 Mar. 1828 in Prussia, Germany; d 17 Apr. 1911 at Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Friedericka Klinger Schuld. > E-12

  3. Wilhelmine [b Dec. 1831 in Brandenburg, Germany; d 17 Nov. 1886 at Sheboygan Co., WI].

  4. Ferdinand D. [b 1833; d 1890].

  5. Juliane Henrietta [b 27 Mar. 1835 in Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany; d 27 June 1897 at Sheboygan Co., WI] m George August Gartmann. > E-15

E-12   WILHELM FENNER AND FRIEDERICKA KLINGER SCHULD

Wilhelm Fenner [2 Mar. 1828 in Prussia, Germany; d 17 Apr. 1911 at Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Friedericka Klinger Schuld [b 26 Oct. 1828 in Germany; d 2 Oct. 1888 in USA]. They emigrated to the U.S. in 1862. Their youngest two children were born in Germany, the rest in Wisconsin.

  1. Herman [b 17 Dec. 1858 in Prussia, Germany; d 2 Sept. 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Louise Harder. > E-121

  2. Augusta [b 10 Dec. 1860; d 14 Feb. 1933] m William Luedtke [b 7 Aug. 1863; d Apr. 1895]. They had Irene, Alfred, & William.

  3. August [b 26 Aug. 1862; d 2 July 1950] on 16 Apr. 1898 m Elizabeth or Elisa Harder [b 17 Aug. 1876; d 9 Sept. 1970]. > E-123

  4. Paulina [b 26 Feb. 1865] m Wilhelm Radtke [d 1932]. > E-124

  5. Franz [b 14 Sept 1867; d 1 Jan. 1942] on 27 June 1896 m Marie Anna Neubert [b 1 Nov. 1877; d 3 Aug. 1930]. > E-125

  6. Otto [b Oct. 1869; d 1 June 1904] on 9 June 1901 m Mary Edler [b 19 Dec. 1878; d 1960]. They had Laura, who m Art Millert.

  7. Emma Sophia [b 15 Nov. 1870 in Sheboygan, WI; d 10 June 1953 in Sheboygan, WI] m Ernst Richard Federwisch. > E-127

  8. William Frederick [b 24 Jan 1873 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 31 Mar. 1960 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Wilamina Never. > E-128

E-15 JULIANE HENRIETTA FENNER AND GEORGE AUGUST GARTMANN

[b 27 Mar. 1835 in Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany; d 27 June 1897 at Sheboygan Co., WI] Juliane Henrietta Fenner on 10 Oct. 1858 m George August Gartmann [b 6 Jan. 1834 in Brandenburg, Prussia, Germany; d 1 Mar. 1916 at Wilson, Sheboygan Co., WI], a farmer, and later assessor of the town of Wilson and director of the Wilson Insurance Co. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1858, he in 1852 with his sisters Caroline and Justine and their parents. They were both buried in Fladers Cemetery.

  1. Antonia [b 6 Oct. 1859 in Sheboygan Co., WI; d 14 Dec. 1899 in Wilson, Sheboygan, Co., WI] m Michael Drexler [b 1850; d 1914].

  2. Mathilda Ottilie [b 1860; d 1932]

  3. Charles Ferdinand [b 1861; d 1919].

  4. Ferdinand A. [b 1863; d 1933].

  5. Frank William [b 1864;; d 1943].

  6. Albert Christopher [b 1866; d 1946].

  7. Louise Mary [b 1868; d 1949].

  8. Ida F. [b 1870; d 1894].

  9. Henry Carl [b 1871; d 1916].

  10. Wilhelmina [b 1874; d 1924].

  11. Anna [b 1874; d 1924].

  12. Caroline [b 1875; d 1942].

  13. Maria Ann [b 25 Aug. 1877 in Sheboygan Co., WI; d 2 Oct. 1914 in Sheboygan Co., WI] m Ewald August Wachsmuth [b 1877; d 1911] in 1898.

  14. Frank John [b 1879; d 1906].

E-121 HERMAN FENNER AND LOUISE HARDER

Herman [b 17 Dec. 1858 in Prussia, Germany; d 2 Sept. 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] Herman Fenner on 30 Oct. 1881 m Louise Harder [b 7 July 1861 at Mecklenburg, Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; d 4 Dec. 1942 at Sheboygan Falls, WI]. His funeral was held in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls.

  1. Ida [b 10 Sept. 1882 at Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 3 June 1969 at Sheboygan, WI] m Arthur Hahn. > E-1211

  2. Otto Carl [b 15 May 1884 at Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 26 Nov. 1949 at Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Mathilda Iserloth [b 2 Feb. 1889; d 16 Mar. 1925] on 11 Nov. 1916 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI. They had Robert H. who m Betty Nelson, William [1919–1920], and Katherine [1923–1996] who m Arthur Heinemann [1916–1975].

  3. Frank [b 20 Jan. 1886 at Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 25 Jan. 1960 at Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Anna Draeger [b 27 Mar. 1891; d 23 Aug. 1969] on 20 Oct. 1915 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. They had Dorothy who m Klein Harvey and Jack Reiman, and Ruth [1916–1993].

  4. Walter [b 28 Aug. 1890 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 25 May 1966 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Elizabeth Carmen. > E-1214

  5. Irene [b 4 Jan. 1896 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 30 Nov. 1983 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Louis Breher [b 29 May 1889; d 9 Apr. 1973 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] on 20 Feb. 1917. They had Milton who m Margaret Heusterberg. They operated a cheese factory in Gibbsville and later farmed in the Town of Herman.

  6. Alfred [b 1 June 1901 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 2 Mar. 1965 in Sheboygan, WI] m 1st Lucille Fuhrman in 1924 and had William [1926–1965] and Thomas [1933–2002]; m 2nd Margaret Horneck.

E-123 AUGUST FENNER AND ELISA HARDER

[b 26 Aug. 1862; d 2 July 1950] On 16 Apr. 1898, August Fenner m Elizabeth or Elisa Harder [b 17 Aug. 1876; d 9 Sept. 1970].

  1. Reinhold [b 9 May 1902; d 1977] m Leona Witthuhn [b 23 Aug. 1915 in Sheboygan, WI; d 24 Feb. 1976 in Sheboygan, WI], daughter of William Witthuhn and Alma Keppler, on 29 Sept. 1936 in Sheboygan, WI. They had Kathleen, Virginia, Ronald, Leroy, Gerald, and Neal.

  2. Adolph [b ca. 1907] m Adeline Schlichting. They had Florence, Marlene, Norman, David, Carol, and Arnita.

  3. Selma [b 22 Apr. 1904; d 10 Aug. 1981] m Hubert Leo VanEngen [b 24 Oct. 1902; d 1 June 1974] on 25 Aug. 1928. They had Rodney [b 1932], Sonia [1938–2003], and Jean [b 1941].

  4. Ewold.

E-124   PAULINA FENNER AND WILHELM RADKE

[b 26 Feb. 1865] Paulina m Wilhelm Radke [d 1932].

  1. Frederic [b 1892; d 4 Nov. 1950] m Wilamina Merritts. They had Edward, who m Margaret Weiche, and Loretta.

  2. Amanda.

  3. Edwin; m 1st Bertha Schmidt. They had Robert and Lester. He m 2nd Pearl Brick.

  4. Walter; m Helen Adams. They had Donald, David, and Dianne.

  5. Arthur.

  6. Elsie.

  7. Helen; m Clifford Thompson. They had James.

 

E-125   FRANZ A. FENNER AND MARIE ANNA NEUBERT

[b 14 Sept 1865 or 1867; d 1 Jan. 1942] On 27 June 1896, Franz (or Frank) A. Fenner m Marie Anna Neubert [b 1 Nov. 1877 in Germany; d 3 Aug. 1930 in Rice Lake, WI], daughter of Godfrey and Elizabeth Neubert, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1886. Franz owned and operated the Spring Brook Cheese Factory in Sheboygan until 1912 or 1913, when he moved to Rice Lake to operate another factory, until retiring in 1934. In December 1941, Franz moved back to Sheboygan, WI, and had been living with his daughter Ida for three weeks when he died of a heart attack during a snowstorm.

The education of Franz Fenner was acquired in the district and German Lutheran parochial schools of Sheboygan county. He remained at home and assisted his father with the farm work until he was a youth of 17 years, when he learned the trade of cheesemaking. His energies have ever since been applied to this vocation in which he has met with more than average success. He has always been thrifty and enterprising, and in 1900 he realized the ambition of his early manhood by acquiring a factory of his own. His long years of experience and close observation of the methods followed by his various employers have proven of invaluable assistance to him in developing his own enterprise, which is one of the firmly established and thriving industries of the community. His product being of an excellent quality and uniform grade finds a ready market and he is enjoying a large and constantly increasing patronage, his brand having become well and favorably known to the trade throughout this section of the middle west.

The family attend the services of the Lutheran church of Sheboygan Falls, in which the parents hold membership, and fraternally Mr. Fenner is affiliated with the Equitable Fraternal Union and also carries policies in the North Western and Equitable companies. He is a Socialist in his political views, and has served as school treasurer in district No. 12. —Carl Zillier, ed., History of Sheboygan County Wisconsin (1912), vol 2, p. 432.

  1. Ruth Elizabeth [b 21 Jan. 1898] m Frank Lawrence Abbott [b 29 Jan. 1889]. > E-1271

  2. Doris Ida Marie [b 22 Dec. 1900] m Walter Henry Baumann. They had Jane Caroline [b 15 Nov. 1930], who m William Savitt [b 10 Aug. 1928].

  3. Herbert Richard William [b 30 Aug. 1901] m Elsie Dora Sorenson [b 24 July 1908]. > E-1273

  4. Ernest Herman Otto Fenner [b 22 Jan. 1903] m Myrtle Kathryn Hoffman. > E-1274

  5. Wilma Alberta [b 10 July 1916 at Rice Lake, WI; d 18 Oct. 1975 at Hennepin, MN] in 1937 m Ralph Simonsen [b 11 Dec. 1912; d 1983]. > E-1275

E-127 EMMA SOPHIA HALANE FENNER AND ERNST RICHARD FEDERWISCH

[b 15 Nov. 1870 in Sheboygan, WI; d 10 June 1953 in Sheboygan, WI] On 11 Aug. 1889 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Emma Sophia Halane Fenner m Ernst Richard Federwisch [b 5 Dec. 1865 in Studherheim, Germany; d 4 Aug. 1949 in Sheboygan, WI]. They were farmers until 1920.

  1. Alma [b 22 Sept. 1890; d 1982] m Oscar Hahn [b 10 May 1882; d Mar. 1969 in Sheboygan, WI].

  2. Reno [b 4 Apr. 1894; d Oct. 1967 in Sun City, Maricopa, AZ] m Cora Hertzinger [b 7 July 1900 in Sheboygan, WI; d 21 May 1973 in Maricopa, AZ] on 10 Apr. 1920.

  3. Meta [b 19 Mar. 1899; d Dec. 1985 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Carl Johanning [b 3 May 1895; d Mar. 1979].

  4. William [b 18 Aug. 1902; d May 1987 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Ovila Hahn [b 16 Feb. 1905; d 16 Apr. 1983] on 31 Oct. 1925.

  5. Erna [b 16 Aug. 1908; d 3 June 1934] m Joseph Wapp [b 11 Nov. 1907 in Sheboygan, WI; d 28 Aug. 1936] on 8 June 1929 in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

  6. Carl Otto [b 18 June 1900 in Sheboygan Co., WI; d 17 July 1963 in Sheboygan Co., WI] m Malita Wilhelmina Augusta Sebald [b 19 June 1904 in Howards Grove, WI; d 28 Aug. 1981] on 20 June 1923.

  7. Norma; m Arthur Messner.

E-128 WILLIAM FREDERICK FENNER AND WILAMINA NEVER

[b 24 Jan 1873 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 31 Mar. 1960 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] William Frederick Fenner m Wilamina Never [b 1 Dec. 1873 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 27 Dec. 1954 in Lima, Sheboygan Co., WI], daughter of Joachim Never and Dorothea Kuckenmeister, on 24 Apr. 1897 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. William was raised as a Lutheran but at his death he was a Jehovah’s Witness.

William Frederick Fenner is one of the most prominent farmers of Sheboygan county, a district which is made up of progressive men engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was born in Sheboygan Falls township, Jan. 24, 1873, a son of William Fenner. He was educated in the district schools of Sheboygan township and learned his father’s native language in the German schools of that section of the country. He worked upon his father’s farm until he was 23 years of age, saving his money until he was able to purchase 60 acres of improved farm land in his native district upon which he lived until 1906, when he sold his holdings and removed to Lima township. Here he bought 174 acres on section 3 and on this farm he now resides. He gives almost his entire attention to the dairying branch of his business and is noted throughout Sheboygan Falls township for his stock of pure Holstein cattle. He now has some graded stock but expects to eliminate it entirely in favor of the pure bred within the year. His horses, in which he deals on a small but increasing scale, have gained a reputation which is state-wide, and his stables, now comparatively small, are to be materially increased in proportions in the near future.

Mr. Fenner is a prominent member of the German Lutheran church of Sheboygan Falls, and is active in religious and educational work in this county, with which lines of activity his wife is also identified. Mr. Fenner is at present time treasurer of the parochial school which is affiliated with the church of which he is a member. His religion is a vital and operating force in his life and its influence upon his mind and heart has moulded his character on broad and still developing humanitarian lines. —Carl Zillier, ed., History of Sheboygan County Wisconsin (1912), vol 2, p. 371.

  1. George [b 25 Apr. 1898 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 14 July 1973 in Sheboygan Co., WI] m Amanda Garbe. > E-1281

  2. Reuben [b 13 June 1899 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 19 Feb. 1978 in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, WI] m Mabel Emma Wittkopp. > E-1282

  3. Frederick [b 22 Sept. 1900 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 18 Oct. 1964 in Lima, Grant, WI] m Charlotte “Lottie” M. Buchholz. > E-1283

  4. Marie [b 13 Nov. 1902 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 11 Jan. 1989 in Sheboygan, WI] m 1st Erwin Beecher [b 22 Nov. 1896; d 25 July 1977] on 13 May 1923 and had Marion [1924–2015] and Jean [b 1927]. She m 2nd Art Koeser on 1 Jan. 1979.

  5. Arno [b 9 July 1905 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 25 July 1942 in Sheboygan, WI] m Erna Bock [b 21 July 1909 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 14 Mar. 2002 in Sheboygan Falls, WI], daughter of Edmund Bock and Clara Gutter, on 28 Nov. 1935 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, WI. They had Marybeth [b 6 Dec. 1936] who m Edward Lutze [1939–1995] in 1964.

  6. William Gustave Jr. [b 16 Apr. 1907 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 5 Dec. 1998 in Sheboygan WI] m Leona Ter Maat. > E-1286

  7. Cora [b 14 Jan. 1909 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 15 June 1988 in Sheboygan, WI] m Benno Roepke [b 18 Apr. 1906; d 21 Aug. 2002 in Sheboygan, WI] on 27 Apr. 1932 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. They had Patricia [b 3 Feb. 1933 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 16 July 2012] who m Roger Voight [b 28 Oct. 1931 in Schleswig, Manitowoc, WI; d 27 Mar. 2019 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] on 20 Feb. 1955 in Kiel, Calumet, WI.

E-1211 IDA FENNER AND ARTHUR HAHN

[b 10 Sept. 1882 at Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 3 June 1969 at Sheboygan, WI] Ida Fenner m Arthur Hahn [b 23 Aug. 1883 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 5 Jan. 1962 in Sheboygan, WI] on 13 Feb. 1907 in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

  1. Baby [b 10 Nov. 1909].

  2. Nelda [b 26 Feb. 1911; d 15 May 1914].

  3. Harvey [b 18 Sept. 1912 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 6 Apr. 1970 in Plymouth, WI] m 1st Miala ? He m 2nd Ruby Kuhn [b 9 Mar. 1913 in Plymouth, WI; d 1911 in Plymouth, WI] on 11 Mar. 1936 in Plymouth, WI. They had Joyce, Gerald, and Karen.

  4. Verona Anna Irene [b 31 May 1915 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 10 Nov. 1996 in Plymouth, WI] m Albert Frank Putz [b 24 July 1913 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 25 Mar. 1994 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] on 25 Dec. 1936 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. They had Joanne and Robert.

  5. Victor [b 22 Sept. 1920 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d Sept. 1980 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Betty Jane Ebentier [b 7 Mar. 1923; d 13 Apr. 2000 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] on 8 May 1943. They had Patricia and Theodore.

E-1214 WALTER FENNER AND ELIZABETH CARMAN

[b 28 Aug. 1890 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 25 May 1966 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] Walter Fenner m Elizabeth Carman [b 9 Mar. 1893 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 1980 in Billings, Yellowstone, MT], daughter of Peter Carman and Delia Verhage, on 4 Mar. 1914 in Greenbush, Sheboygan, WI.

  1. Earl [b 24 Sept. 1915; d 7 June 2000] m Eunice Pietenpol on 18 July 1942. They had Paul who m Andrea —, Sue Ann who m Jim Thieleke, Marjorie who m Carl Johnson, and Marian who m Dan Lofgren.

  2. Kenneth

  3. Laverne; m John Lindell.

E-1271   RUTH ELIZABETH FENNER AND FRANK LAWRENCE ABBOTT

[b 21 Jan. 1898] Ruth Elizabeth Fenner m Frank Lawrence Abbott [b 29 Jan. 1889].

  1. James Glendon Abbott [b 14 Sept 1921; d ca. 2000] m Lylian Bertha Jurek. They had Ruth Ellen [b 28 Nov. 1948], Phillip Allen [b 9 Oct. 1956], Carol Ann [b 20 Dec. 1960].

E-1273   HERBERT RICHARD WILLIAM FENNER AND ELSIE DORA SORENSON

[b 30 Aug. 1901] Herbert R.W. Fenner m Elsie Dora Sorenson [b 24 July 1908].

  1. Dean LeRoy [b 16 March 1927; d 2017] m Lucille J. Melander [b 18 March 1929]. They had Mark Allen [b 8 Dec. 1951], David Dean [b 25 Nov. 1954], Daniel William [b 22 Jan. 1958], and John Andrew [b 9 Aug. 1962].

 

E-1274   ERNEST HERMAN OTTO FENNER AND MYRTLE KATHRYN HOFFMAN

[b 22 Jan. 1903] Ernest H.O. Fenner m Myrtle Kathryn Hoffman [b 15 April 1909].

  1. Judith Mae [b 18 May 1941] m Robert Stanley Dixon. They had Kipley Shannon [b 17 Mar. 1971] who m Michelle Elizabeth Engel [b 25 Dec 1972].

  2. William Ernest [b 20 July 1945] m Sandra Gail Harrell. They had William Wesley [b 5 Nov. 1979], Karl Alexander [b 26 Mar. 1982], Frederick Lewis [b 9 Sept. 1986], Kaylyn Elizabeth [b 15 Feb. 1990].

 

E-1275   WILMA ALBERTA FENNER AND RALPH MARTIN SIMONSEN

[b 10 July 1916 in Rice Lake, WI; d 18 Oct. 1975 in Hennepin, MN] Wilma Alberta Fenner m Ralph Martin Simonsen [b 11 Dec. 1912; d 1983] in 1937.

  1. David LeRoy [b 31 Jan. 1939; d 21 Oct. 1961].

  2. Denis Martin [b 27 Oct. 1940].

  3. Elaine Marjorie [b 27 Dec. 1943].

  4. Mary Jean [b 17 Aug. 1946].

  5. Carole Lynn [b 3 Aug. 1949].

  6. Alan Ralph [b 15 Nov 1953; d 26 Mar. 1992].

  7. Gayle Renee [b 20 Jan. 1955].

E-1281 GEORGE FENNER AND AMANDA GARBE

[b 25 Apr. 1898 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 14 July 1973 in Sheboygan Co., WI] George Fenner m Amanda Garbe [b 21 Aug. 1895 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 14 May 1996 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI], daughter of Henry Garbe Sr. and Dorothy Jess, on 22 Sept. 1921 in Sheboygan Falls, WI. They were members of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He worked most of his life at Kohler Co., retiring in 1963.

  1. Carl [b 19 Jan. 1926 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 8 Feb. 2020 in Plymouth, WI] m Del Donath Knowles [d 21 Mar. 2016 in Plymouth, WI] on 22 July 1972. In November of 1944, Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Fireman First Class on the USS Pillsbury during WWII. After returning from war in 1946, he worked at the Kohler Company as a machine operator. Carl was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church of Greenbush, where he was a trustee for many years.

  2. Edward [b 29 Oct. 1929; d 9 June 1950].

  3. Marvin [b 25 Apr. 1931; d 5 July 1997] m Florence Jordan [b 14 Mar. 1935 in Hawarder, IA; d 23 May 2016 in Arlington, Tarrant, TX]. They had Debbie, Peggy, Teresa, Susan, and Patricia.

E-1282 REUBEN FENNER AND MABEL EMMA WITTKOPP

[b 13 June 1899 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 19 Feb. 1978 in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, WI] Reuben Fenner m Mabel Emma Wittkopp [b 25 June 1909 in Lyndon, Juneau, WI; d 11 Dec. 2003 in Milwaukee, WI], daughter of Carl (Charles) Wittkopp and Hedwig (Hattie) Proehl, on 6 May 1927 in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Plymouth, WI. The couple lived in Plymouth until 1938, when they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Fenner was employed at the Schlitz Brewery, Milwaukee, for 27 years, retiring in 1964. After his retirement, they lived in Mequon. He was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Mequon.

  1. Audrey Hattie [b 23 Oct. 1927 in Plymouth, Sheboygan, WI] m Darwin Christian Romberg. > E-12821

  2. Elaine Mabel [b 23 Nov. 1930 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 23 June 2015 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m George Schamberger. > E-12822

E-1283 FREDERICK FENNER AND CHARLOTTE M. BUCHHOLZ

[b 22 Sept. 1900 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 18 Oct. 1964 in Lima, Grant, WI] Frederick Fenner m Charlotte “Lottie” M. Buchholz [b 23 Dec. 1907 in Lima, WI; d 16 Nov. 1986 in Plymouth, WI], daughter of Henry Buchholz and Auguste Braeutgam, on 21 July 1930. Frederick attended Dye Road School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Sheboygan Falls. Following their marriage, he and Lottie resided in Sheboygan Falls for two years before moving to a farm in the town of Lima. Besides farming, he also worked as a carpenter-contractor, and for the last several months prior to his death had been employed by Richardson-Nemschoff Co., in Sheboygan Falls. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls, and had served as a director of the Dye Road School for 10 years.

Charlotte attended Bonnie View District School, and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1925. She then graduated from Sheboygan County Normal School in 1927. She taught school for 35 years, including Plank Road, Bonnie View, Spring Farm, Five Corners, Dundee, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Sheboygan and St. John’s Lutheran in Plymouth, before retiring in 1976. On June 25, 1966, she m 2nd Arthur Sebald at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Lima. She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and instructed confirmation classes at the church for five years. She was also a member of the Plymouth Nature and Bird Club, the Waldo Senior Citizens, and the Sheboygan County Teachers Retirement Association. She was formerly a member of the Dye Road Homemakers Club and was a volunteer worker at the Educational Building at the Sheboygan County Fair.

  1. Willard [b 31 July 1932 in Lima, WI; d 23 June 2012 in Sheboygan, WI] m Carol Dessloch. > E-12831

  2. Nancy [b 2 Aug. 1937 in Sheboygan City, WI] m 1st Gordon Reische [b 12 June 1935 at Sheboygan, WI; d 13 Jan. 1978 in Fond du Lac, WI] on 13 June 1964 at St. Paul’s Lutheran, Sheboygan Falls, WI. She m 2nd Rollie Schumacher [b 8 May 1941] on 2 May 1981 in Hope Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac, WI. They had Annette, Jean, and Susan.

E-1286 WILLIAM GUSTAVE FENNER JR. AND LEONA TER MAAT

[b 16 Apr. 1907 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 5 Dec. 1998 in Sheboygan WI] William Gustave Fenner Jr. m Leona Ter Maat [b 27 Nov. 1910; d 17 Jan. 1990], daughter of Oscar Frederick Ter Maat and Ida Johanna Berth, on 7 May 1932. William farmed in Sheboygan Falls most of his life. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation in Sheboygan; a member of County, State, and National Holstein Association and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA).

  1. Donald Oscar [b 14 Aug. 1934 in Lima, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 14 Sept. 2019 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] m Marcia Rose Melius. > E-12861

  2. James William [b 22 Dec. 1935 in Lima, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Sharon Fern Smith [b 25 June 1944; d 5 Oct. 2021 in Fond du Lac, WI] on 27 Nov. 1965. Sharon was an accountant and was president and board member of the Sheboygan YMCA and Big Brothers Big Sisters. They had Christine Marie [b 25 May 1971 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] who m Nathan Keeney, and Carla Sharon [b 23 Jan. 1974 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] who m Brian Leuck.

  3. Lucille [b 7 Aug. 1937 in Lima, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 18 June 2020] m Willard John Albrecht [b 19 Dec. 1928 in Sheboygan Falls, WI; d 30 Dec. 2011 in Sheboygan, WI] on 28 Oct. 1961 in Kiel, Calumet Co., WI. They had Karen Marie [b 10 Sept. 1962 in Kiel, WI], Diane Lynn [b 18 Aug. 1965 in Kiel, WI], and Amy Jo [b 30 Aug. 1969 in Kiel, WI].

E-12681 DONALD OSCAR FENNER AND MARCIA ROSE MELIUS

[b 14 Aug. 1934 in Lima, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 14 Sept. 2019 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] Donald Oscar Fenner m Marcia Rose Melius [b 25 Apr. 1936] on 6 Jan. 1962. He served in the U.S. Army, 1953–1956, stationed in Greenland. Donald and Marcia were farmers.

Donald Fenner passed away on September 14, 2019, at St. Nicholas Hospital. Born on August 14, 1934, in Sheboygan, Donald or Donny, as his friends called him, was the son of the late William and Leona (TerMaat) Fenner. He attended Sheboygan Falls High School and then served his country in the Army from 1953–1956. He was stationed in Greenland and worked as a track vehicle mechanic. Following his honorable discharge, he attended LTC and earned a diploma in Tool and Die Making. He worked at Polar Ware, where he also served as a union steward, for many years and farmed with his father until taking over the farm in 1969.

On January 6, 1962, Donny married Marcia Melius, the love of his life. They met through 4-H at the Sheboygan Country Fair. Together they raised six children and continued to grow their herd of registered Holsteins. The farm, better known as Fenview Farm, was awarded the Century Farm designation while Don and Marcia lived there. The farm has now been in the Fenner family for 113 years, and the tradition continues with their son Dan helping with the care of the BueLingo beef herd.

His wonderful sense of humor served him well throughout his life. Donny loved farming, and even though farming is difficult, endless work, he used his amazing sense of humor to lovingly teach his children the value of commitment. He taught them that working hard and having fun can actually happen at the same time. He taught them to make their own decisions and to live with the consequences without complaining if they made the wrong one. His children learned that there is nothing better than the peace found in a cool, quiet barn on a hot summer day or the smell of fresh cut hay. He also taught his children to hate the Polka music he insisted on playing — loudly — during milking. He would say, with such conviction that they all believed him, that cows like this music and will give more milk when listening to polkas.

Don was active in the community and enjoyed being with his many friends doing the things he loved. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed hunting, and was a devoted sports fan of the hometown teams. As a Packers season ticket holder since 1953, he attended many games with friends and family, including the 1967 ice bowl, and really understood the finer points of tailgating. Donny and Marcia attended the Rose Bowl in 2011 to watch the UW Badgers and they spent many hours supporting the Brewers. Sometimes you would hear him root for Detroit or other teams because he liked to help the underdog as well. He was a faithful member of Grace United Church of Christ in Kohler for 55 years and a member of Sheboygan Falls American Legion Post 149.

His passion for farming kept him active in the farm community. As a longtime member of the national, state, and county Holstein Breeders Associations he served on the county board and won the National Progressive Breeders Award. For twenty years he served on the Sheboygan County Farm Bureau Board and was a member of the Eastern Wisconsin Beef Promotors and Breeders Association and the BueLingo Beef Association. He also opened his farm to the community for events such as Breakfast on the Farm and the Sheboygan County Twilight Meeting, featuring national farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson. His favorite Labor Day weekend activity was the Sheboygan County Fair, where he was fair superintendent for 50+ years and helped take down many run-away cattle for the 4-H kids. 

Donny and Marcia loved to travel. They made regular trips to see shows at the Fireside Theatre in Branson, Missouri. They also enjoyed attending the UW Marching Band Spring Concerts and in April were able to attend one more. Donny visited all 50 states and traveled with Marcia to Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, Mexico, Canada, and the Panama Canal. Although he traveled the world, the Sheboygan County Fair was arguably his favorite place. One week before he entered hospice he attended the Sheboygan County Fair for the last time. . . .

Donald will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. We will never forget his smile, his laugh, his pranks, and his sense of humor. 
—Obituary from Meiselwitz–Vollstedt–DeTroye Funeral Home

  1. Virginia Dorothy [b 5 Oct. 1956].

  2. Mary Kay [b 20 Sept. 1957] m 1st Mike Kogutkiewicz [b 29 June 1948 in IL; d 26 Sept. 2016] and had Ashley [b 13 Mar. 1990]; m 2nd Bob Fitzhugh [b 8 Dec. 1991] and had Tony [b 30 May 1992] and Sophia [b 23 Mar. 1997].

  3. Susan Geri [b 25 June 1960] m 1st Mike Shaw and had Allison and Max; she m 2nd Keith Erdmann on 14 June 2003.

  4. Faye Ann [b 22 Feb. 1964] m Andrew Bliese and had Savannah [b 12 June 1996] and Meagan [b 8 Feb. 1999].

  5. Daniel William [b 16 Mar. 1966] m 1st Michele Scholten and had Lynsay; he m 2nd Tammy Lynn Ziemer on 4 Apr. 2009 and had Mandy.

  6. Lisa Marie [b 27 Jan. 1972] m Kevin Welk on 6 Sept. 2003 and had Kayden and McKenzie.

E-12821 AUDREY HATTIE FENNER AND DARWIN CHRISTIAN ROMBERG

[b 23 Oct. 1927 in Plymouth, Sheboygan, WI] Audrey Hattie Fenner m Darwin Christian “Sam” Romberg [b 21 Feb. 1924 in Sleepy Eye, Brown Co., MN; d 1 Mar. 1999 in Milwaukee Co., WI], son of Henry Christian Romberg and Martha Caroline Grundmeyer, on 29 Nov. 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. Sam was an employee of the Milwaukee Public School system.

  1. Susan [b 30 May 1947 in Milwaukee, WI] m John Robert Jaeckel [b 13 Aug. 1947 in Milwaukee, WI], son of Robert Jaeckel and Bernice Margaret Wendorf, on 29 Aug. 1970 in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI.

  2. Sally [b 29 Aug. 1948 in Milwaukee, WI] m 1st Marshall Wayne Long [b 28 Aug. 1937 in Springfield, IL; d 6 Apr. 2009 in St. Louis, MO] on 28 May 1978 in St. Louis, MO. She m 2nd Carl Norris on 8 Oct. 2016.

  3. Sandra [b 2 Nov. 1951 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, WI] m Keith Robin Paukner [b 9 June 1952 in Cincinnati, OH] on 21 July 1973 in Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI.

E-12822 ELAINE MABEL FENNER AND GEORGE SCHAMBERGER

[b 23 Nov. 1930 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI; d 23 June 2015 in Sheboygan Falls, WI] Elaine Mabel Fenner m George Schamberger [b 5 Aug. 1925 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, WI; d 15 Apr. 2018 in Plymouth, Sheboygan, WI] on 26 Nov. 1949 in Milwaukee, WI. Elaine graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth.

George was the son of Jerome Schamberger and Margaret Busha. He attended Mapledale Grade School in the Town of Sheboygan and Holy Name Catholic School in Sheboygan and graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1943. He continued on with his education at the Mission House and Wisconsin Institute of Technology. George served in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific and Philippines. He later served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 5 years. George was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth and was employed at P.I.P./Ametek for 15 years. He was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and past president of Toastmasters in Sheboygan. In addition to living in Sheboygan County, George and Elaine resided in Houston, TX, for 23 years, where George worked for Standco Company.

George and Elaine are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

  1. Karen Jill [b 30 May 1950 in Milwaukee, WI] m 1st Wesley Eernisse [b 3 Oct. 1949 in Sheboygan, WI] on 16 Oct. 1971 in Sheboygan, WI. She m 2nd Robert Harris on 17 Apr. 1998.

  2. Charles [b 5 May 1951 in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI] m Mary McCabe [b 16 June 1953 in Sheboygan, WI] on 4 Oct. 1975 in Plymouth, Sheboygan, WI.

  3. Steven [b 9 July 1962 in Plymouth, Sheboygan, WI] m Jill Wicinski [b 17 Mar. 1964 in Hammond, IN] on 22 Apr. 1995 in Houston, TX.

E-12831 WILLARD FENNER AND CAROL DESSLOCH

[b 31 July 1932 in Lima, WI; d 23 June 2012 in Sheboygan, WI] Willard Fenner graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950. In 1951, he attended the Madison Agricultural Short Course in Madison, WI. Willard served in the United States Army from 1953–1955 serving in the Korean War. Willard m Carol Dessloch [b 15 Feb. 1936] on 11 May 1957 in Salem United Church of Christ, Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI. He was a self-employed dairy farmer for 35 years on Sumac Road. He retired from farming in 1989. Willard then ran his own construction business for 15 years. During the winter months, he resided in Spring Hill, Florida, where he worked part-time at the Lighthouse School for the Visually Impaired. Willard was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth.

  1. Lynn [b 24 June 1958 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Jim William Dirkse [b 29 Sept. 1958 in Oostburg, WI] on 16 June 1978 at Salem United Church of Christ, Plymouth, WI. They had Leah [b 28 Oct. 1978] who m Travis Stephen, and Nicholas [b 14 Apr. 1980].

  2. Cindy [b 1 Jan. 1962 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Duaine Conrad [b 2 Sept. 1961 in Plymouth, WI] on 16 July 1988 at Salem United Church of Christ, Plymouth, WI. They had Donald [b 6 Aug. 1990] and Carmen [b 16 July 1993].

  3. Lana [b 9 May 1965 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m 1st Rick Aren [b 31 Jan. 1960] on 15 Nov. 1991. She m 2nd Jeff Holler [b 21 June 1956] on 4 June 2004 in Sheboygan, WI. They had Dylan Aren [b 11 July 1993] and Krystine [b 14 Feb. 1994].

  4. Fred [b 23 June 1968 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Melanie Millar [b 12 Apr. 1968 in Menomonee Falls, WI] on 10 Aug. 1991 in Appleton, WI. They had Zachariah [b 9 Jan. 1997 in Sparta, WI] and Derek [b 31 May 1999 in Sparta, WI].

  5. Judy [b 21 Apr. 1970 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI] m Kevin Lammers [b 2 Mar. 1971 in Sheboygan, WI] on 4 Oct. 1996 in First Presbyterian Church, Oostburg, WI. They had Heather [b 29 Oct. 2005].

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