Wurtzler, William "Bill"

William "Bill" Wurtzler, age 75, of Lisle, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. He was born to Walter and Pearl Wurtzler, in 1934, in Watertown. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Madison East High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1954. Bill attended Colorado State University. He returned to Wisconsin and worked as a City of Madison police officer from 1957 until 1963, then entered into the insurance industry. Bill retired from Christian Brothers in 2009. Through his insurance work, Bill was able to serve the Catholic church, which he loved. This was a motivating factor for the longevity of his career. Bill was a third degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was instrumental in starting the Monona Pee Wee Football program, a program that is still active today and in which he coached for many years. Bill was always interested in helping the youth. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa and coach. Bill attended his children's sporting events and was always giving pointers in how to improve. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with his family, to whom he was very devoted. A true "family man." Bill married Kathleen Hillier in 1959, the love of his life. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary in August 2009. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children, Walter (Tracy) Wurtzler, Rita (Tom) Bramley and Kelly Wurtzler; grandchildren, Stephanie, Sheri and Erin Wurtzler, Jonathon Wurtzler and Amy Bramley; sister, Beverly (Don) Syvrud; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANNS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, with Monsignor Gerard M. Healy presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Many thanks to Bill's friends, especially Andy Kopon and Mike Airdo. Thanks to all the nurses and staff at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. A special thanks to Dr. Johnson and Dr. Sullivan, who helped Bill have a much longer time here with his family. "So long, we will all be together again someday."
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Centers Highway 51 N. at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com

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1. Andress (Andrew) Wurtzler  (1818-1904)

2. William G. Wurtzler  (1851-1924)

                    3.John P. Wurtzler  (1890-1953)

              4. Walter P. Wurtzler  (1911-1991)

                   5.      William W. Wurtzler  (1934-2009)

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Dolores A. Wurtzler, 87, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Dolores was born on Aug. 10, 1922, in Watertown, the daughter of Elmer and Hilda (Benzel) Jacobson. She married Clarence Wurtzler and he preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1992. She had been employed by Mid States Shoe Company, Glenn Manufacturing and Watertown Metals. Dolores enjoyed reading, cooking and baking.

Survivors include her daughters, Vicki (Jeff Heling) Ninmann of Watertown, Wendy Jewell of Watertown and Connie (Lyle Ulsberger) Wurtzler of Johnson Creek; her grandchildren, David Ninmann and Tabitha Raabe; great-grandchildren, Dillan, Damon, Daniel, Tyler, Naveaha and Sierra, other relatives and friends.

She was further preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jake Jacobson.

There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Ser-vice is serving the family.

Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service 500 Welsh Road Watertown

                                                  (Watertown Daily Times  23 Nov 2009)

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1. Andress (Andrew) Wurtzler  (1818-1904)

   2. William G. Wurtzler  (1851-1924)

3.John P. Wurtzler  (1890-1953)

  4. Clarence E. Wurtzler  (1922-1992)

Sp:  Dolores Jacobson-Wurtzler  (1922-2009)

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The total descendents of Andrew Wurtzler so far is 254.
William Wurtzler, his first child, has 207 family descendents.
Our records do not account for many more decendents for his remaining children:
 Johanna -   13
 Pauline  -    2
 Andrew  -    7
 Frederick - 22
 Charles  -    4
 Edward  -    6

If anyone has additional names to contribute, let us know.

U.S. Federal Census information for William Gustav Wurtzler (1851-1924):
1860 U.S. Federal Census:
 William, age 10, living with parents, Andrew and Fredericka, in Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI

1870 U.S. Federal Census
 William, age 19, living with parents, Andrew and Fredericka, in Ixonia, Jefferson Com WI
 Occupation:  Labotrer

1880 U.S. Federal Census:
 William, age 28, married to Elizabeth Perry, age 26, living in Watertown, Jefferson Co, WI
 Occupation:  Miller

1900 U.S. Federal Census 1900:
 William,  age 48, married to Elizabeth Perry, age 46, and son John, age 10, living in Oconomowoc, Waukesha   Co, WI. Occupation:  Supervisor, Milling

1910 U.S. Federal Census:
 William, age 59, married to Elizabeth Perry, age 58, son John, age17 and his wife, Julia, age 20, and their son   William, 5/12, living in Watertown, Jefferson Co, WI  3-Ward.  Occupation:  Miller, Flour Mill

William Gustav Wurtzler Family:

1. William Gustav Wurtzler  (1851-1924)
   2. Ada Wurtzler  (1881-1909)
   2. Archibald William Wurtzler   (1877 - ______)
      3. Ada Wurtzler  (1901-1901)
      3. Herbert William Wurtzler  (1903-1993)
         4. Mary Elizabeth Wurtzler-Keltner (Living)
            5. Mark Richard Keltner (Living)
            5. Krisitne Ann Keltner (Living)
            5. Todd Charles Keltner (Living)
            5. Brett Carson Keltner (Living)
         4. Ernest Victor Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Victor Michael Wurtzler (Living)
            5. David William Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Lisa Caroline Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Dawn Marie Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Paul Jergen Wurtzler (Living)
      3. Lawrence Archie Wurtzler  (1905-1994)
         4. Mary Darliene Wurtzler-Vrieze (Living)
            5. Steven Burdette Vrieze (Living)
            5. Kieth Robert Vrieze (Living)
            5. Gail Marie Vrieze (Living)
         4. Donald Lawrence Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Susan Lorraine Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Michael Lawrence Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Jeannie Lynn Wurtzler (Living)
            5. Donald Eugene Wurtzler (Living)
      3. Ada Blanche Wurtzler-Ibach  (1908-1982)
         4. Beverly Jean Ibach-Walker (Living)
            5. Holly Jo Walker (Living)
            5. Kelly Jean Walker (Living)
         4. Barbara Joyce Ibach (Living)
         4. Kenneth Paul Ibach (Living)
         4. Diane Rae Ibach (Living)
      3. Paul Clayton Wurtzler   (1910-1992)
         4. Paula Ann Wurtzler-Kolstad (Living)
            5. Debbie Eileen Kolstad (Living)
            5. Susan Kay Kolstad (Living)
            5. Steven Craig Kolstad (Living)
         4. Sandra Jean Wurtzler-Asleson (Living)
            5. Kimberlt Ann Asleson
         4. Kay Lynn Wurtzler-Starken (Living)
            5. Ann Marie Starken (Living)
            5. David Thomas Starken (Living)
      3. Mary Elizabeth Wurtzler-Fitzgerald  (1917-)
         4. Linda Beth Fitzgerald  (Living)
   2. John Perry Wurtzler  (1890-1953)
      3. William Herbert Wurtzler  (1909-1919)
      3. Walter Perry Wurtzler  (1911-1991)
         4. Beverly Joyce Wurtzler-Syvrud (Living)
            5. Karen Katherine Syvrud-Strickland (Living)
               6. Elizabeth Marie Strickland (Living)
               6. Matthew Lee Strickland (Living)
               6. Patrick Louis Strickland (Living)
            5. Erik Perry Syvrud (Living)
               6. Kelsey Lynn Syvrud (Living)
               6. Haley Michelle Syvrud (Living)
            5. Knute Lee Syvrud (Living)
               6. Tor Erik Syvrud (Living)
               6. Amelia Jessica Syvrud (Living)
            5. Liv Margaret Syvrud-Violette (Living)
               6. Samuel Broderick Violette (Living)
               6. Leila Pearl Violette (Living)
         4. William Walter Wurtzler (Living)
      3. Margaret Elizabeth Wurtzler  (1919-_____)

If you have any corrections, additions, or questions let us know:
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Andress (Andrew) Wurtzler immigrated in 1843 and settled in Jefferson county area, Wisconsin.  He married Fredricka Mansch 15 Sep 1849, Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI.  The earliest record found so far is this U.S. Federal Census 1860. We have had no success in tracing Andrew's ancestors, but continue to be on the lookout for any clues.  We have recorded 261 individual descendents and 88 marriages.

U.S. Federal Census 1860:
LN                                              Age   Sex     Occupation    Val of Est Val Pers  Place of Birth
34 - WURTZLER, ANDREW          42     M      Shoemaker       250        500          PRUSSIA
35 - WURTZLER, FREDERICKA   30     F                                                         PRUSSIA
36 - WURTZLER, WILLIAM          10    M                                                          WI
37 - WURTZLER, JOHANNA           8     F                                                          WI
38 - WURTZLER, PAULINE            6     F                                                           WI
39 - WURTZLER, ANDREW            4     M                                                          WI
40 - WURTZLER, FREDERICK       2     M                                                          WI
Page 118 - P.O. Ixonia
Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI

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1.  WURTZLER, ANDREW (1818-1904) 
  sp: MANSCH, FREDERICKA  (1831-1867)
      2 - WURTZLER, WILLIAM  (1851-1924)
          3 - WURTZLER, JOHN PERRY  (1890-1953)
              4 - WURTZLER, LESTER (1928-2004)
      2 - WURTZLER, JOHANNA  (1852-____)  
      2 - WURTZLER, PAULINE  (1854-____) 
      2 - WURTZLER, ANDREW  (1856-____)  
      2 - WURTZLER, FREDERICK (1858-1939)   
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NOTE:   A lot of this family's information was obtained from Les Wurtzler - son of John Perry Wurtzler, son of William Wurtzler. We look forward to posting additional info for the family.  Anyone who has something to contribute, please send me an E-mail:  w4903@fuse.net