Charles Henry Shorey

Charles Henry Shorey was born May 15, 1874, in Centralia, Grand Rapids Twp., Wood Co., WI, and died November 11, 1936, in Rothschild, Marathon Co., WI, at age 62. He was the son of George Washington Shorey of Maine and Rachel Marian Smith of Hanover, Luzerne Co., PA.

Anita Maude "Neta" Shidell was born June 18, 1879, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI and died May 26, 1949, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, at age 69. She was the daughter of Adam William Scheidel of the Town of Grittvil, Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Lucinda Matilda Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.

Charles Henry Shorey and Anita Maude "Neta" Shidell were married May 1, 1899, in the Village of Sherry, Wood Co., WI. 

Charles Henry Shorey and Anita Maude "Neta" (Shidell) Shorey had nine children:

1. Adam George Shorey: Born April 25, 1900, in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI; Died September 1, 1959, in Oak Creek, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 59).
2. Charles Henry "Carl" Shorey Jr.: Born 1903 in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI; Died 1991 in Wausau, Marathon Co, WI (about age 88). Married after 1930 to Marie E. Berghammer: Born March 19, 1902, in the Village of Lomira, Lomira Twp., Dodge Co., WI; Died September 3, 1981, in Marathon Co., WI (age 79).
3. Ralph C. Shorey: Born May 8, 1904, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI; Died May 14, 1950, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 46). Married Unknown to Erma M. Heter: Born August 14, 1906, in Unknown; Died July 1990 in Sterling, Loudoun Co., VA (age 83).
4. Esther Anita Shorey: Born March 13, 1906, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI; Died December 11, 1971, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI (age 65). Married June 10, 1925, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, to Wayne Revere Paddock: Born March 23, 1902, in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; Died March 9, 1974, in Edgar, Marathon Co., WI (age 71). Schofield?
5. Ethel A. Shorey: Born May 11, 1909, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI; Died July 21, 1995, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL (age 86). Married April 8, 1929, in Winnebago Co., IL, to Raymond A. Hauser: Born August 31, 1907, in Campbell Twp., La Crosse Co., WI; Died September 26, 1992, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL (age 85).
6. Ruth Shorey: Born about 1912 in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died before 1920 in Wisconsin.
7. Frederick Earl "Fred" Shorey: Born May 11, 1915, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI; Died February 18, 1985, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 79). Married to Esther A. Tesch: Born June 13, 1922, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI; Died October 28, 1985, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 70).
8. Robert Henry Shorey: Born July 11, 1917, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI; Died October 18, 1993, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI (age 76). Married  August 19, 1939, in Marathon Co., WI, to Evelyn E. Mohr: Born July 6, 1917, in Frankfort Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died March 27, 2008, in Riverview Nursing Home, Tomahawk, Lincoln Co., WI (age 90).
9. Raymond A. "Ray" Shorey: Born August 31, 1923, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI; Died September 3, 1996, in Flippin, Marion Co., AR (age 73).

TIMELINE

Charles Henry Shorey was born May 15, 1874, in Centralia, Grand Rapids Twp., Wood Co., WI.

Anita Maude Shidell was born June 18, 1879, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Charles Shorey (age 6) born in Wisconsin to Maine and Wisconsin-born parents is a Boarder living in the Ely Taylor household in Sigel Twp., Wood Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Adam Shidell (age 37) born in Germany of German-born parents is an employee in a sash factory living on Brooke Street in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Lucinda Shidell (age 31) born in Canada of Canadian and English-born parents. Also there are their children: Emma Shidell (age 13); William Shidell (age 11); John Shidell (age 9); Wallace Shidell (age 3); and Nita Shidell (age 11/12 July). All children were born in Wisconsin.

Charles Henry Shorey graduated from Wood County (Howe) High School on June 16, 1892.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, May 26, 1894

Mr. Charles Shorey returned home after an absence of several months. He is the owner of a fine wheel.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, April 13, 1895

Mr. Chas. Shorey is very sick with pneumonia, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tempest in Grand Rapids. His recovery is a matter of much concern to those in attendance at his bedside.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, April 27, 1895

Mr. Charles Shorey, whose recent illness with pneumonia confined him to the house for some time, is able to be up and about.

Charles and Nita were married on May 1, 1899, in the Village of Sherry, Wood Co., WI. 

The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, May 2, 1899

Chas. Shorey and Miss Nita Schidel of Sherry were married in that village at 8 p. m. Monday by Rev. A. F. Ladwig of this city.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Charles Shorey (age 25) born May 1875 in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Day Laborer living in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of one year, Neta Shorey (age 20) born June 1879 in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents, with the one child still living, born in Wisconsin: Adam G. Shorey (age 1) born April 1900.  Neta's niece, Viola Abbey (age 18) born January 1882 in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents is a visitor. Within two years Viola would be married to a neighbor, Harrison Armstrong.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Charles H. Shorery (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Maine and Wisconsin-born parents is a Stock Manager renting his home in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Neta M. Shorery (age 26) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam G. Shorery (age 5); Charles Shorery (age 3); and Ralph C. Shorery (age 1). Also living there are two boarders, including Isaac Abby (age 55) born in Canada to English-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910, shows Charles Shorey (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Maine and Wisconsin-born parents is a farm manager of a lumber yard living in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of eleven years, Nita Shorey (age 30) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents, with all five of her children still living, all born in Wisconsin. The children were: Adam G. Shorey (age 10); Carl W. Shorey (age 8); Ralph C. Shorey (age 5); Ester A. Shorey (age 4); and Ethel A. Shorey (age 11/12).

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 12, 1918, shows Charles Henry Shorey is employed as a Gas Maker for Wausau Gas Co., Wausau, WI.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 10, 1918, shows Adam George Shorey is employed Inspecting Machine Parts at Nash Motor Co., Kenosha, WI.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920, shows Charles Shorey (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Maine-born parents is living in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Neta Shorey (age 40) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents, with six of their children still living at home, all born in Wisconsin. The children were: Charles Shorey (age 17); Ralph Shorey (age 15); Ester Shorey (age 13); and Ethel Shorey (age 10); Fredrick Shorey (age 4); and Robert Shorey (age 2).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Charles H. Shorey, Sr. (age 56) born in Wisconsin to Maine-born parents is a General Farmer living on his own farm in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI and married at age 20. Living with him is his wife Neta Shorey (age 51) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents and married at age 19, with four of their children still living at home, all born in Wisconsin. The children were: Charles H. Shorey, Jr. (age 28) unmarried and working in a paper mill; Fredrick Shorey (age 15); Robert Shorey (age 12); and Raymond Shorey (age 6).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1930, shows William Shidell (age 61) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents and first married at age 33 is a Sewer and Tunnel Foreman owning his own home valued at $6,500 and living at 902 29th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Emma Shidell (age 50) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents who was first married at age 22. Three of their unmarried children also live there, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shidell (age 27), a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts; Elmer Shidell (age 21), a Route Man for an Ice Company; and Lillian Shidell (age 18). Two unmarried roomers also live in the household, born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shorey (age 28), a Steel Works Laborer; and Ralph Shorey (age 26), a Steel Works Laborer.

Charles Henry Shorey died November 11, 1936, in Rothschild, Marathon Co., WI, at age 62.

Anita Maude (Shidell) Shorey died May 26, 1949, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, at age 69.

Anita Maude "Neta" (Shidell) Shorey

Esther Anita Shorey

Esther and Ethel Shorey

Wayne Revere Paddock

Charles Carl Shorey

Erma and Ralph Shorey

Neta (Shidell) Shorey holding grandson, Donald Paddock, and Minnie (Craw) Paddock holding granddaughter Loveen Paddock

Is this a picture of Charles Henry Shorey???

March 1917

Picture of Samuel Henry Paddock, his son, William Paddock, William's wife, Minnie Basinger Paddock, her mother, Rose Anne Sims, children of Minnie and William, Champaign Co., IL, 1907.

OBITUARY printed in the Wausau Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 3, 1998, and typed for the Marathon Co., WI Obit Forum by Betty Martz.

Bernice Hannemann, 78, 1908 Walnut St., Wausau, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital.

Survivors include her husband, Ervin Hannemann; three daughters, Harriet (Edward) Adamski, Wausau, and Phyllis (Gary) Albright, and Georgia (Terry) Ludwig, all of Mosinee; one son, Roger (Lisa) Hannemann, Wausau; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Evelyn Shorey, Weston, and Marie Czerwinski, Lorraine (Ed) Colcord, and Marcella (Leroy) Tasche, all of Wausau.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Visitation will be at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau.

A photo of Bernice was included in the original newspaper obituary.

Bernice was born March 8, 1920 and died November 1, 1998 in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.

b. 17 DEC 1862
d. 11 NOV 1947

Frank F. Berghammer, 84, Athens, Wisconsin, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at Athens following a lingering illness. The Rev. Norman Thomas will officiate at rites in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Athens, tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral Home, N. W. Gilles and Son.

Mr. Berghammer was born December 12, 1862, in Poppenwimm, Bavaria, Germany and was married in Germany to Anna Uttendorfer. In addition to his former farm work, he at one time operated a shoe repair shop in Athens for 10 years.

Survivors are the widow; three sons, Frank and John Berghammer, Rochester, Minn., and Henry Berghammer, Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Shorey, Schofield, and Mrs. Albert Eckhart, Watertown; two brothers, Charles Berghammer, Woodland, and Henry Berghammer, Athens; 23 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Athens, Wisconsin, Record Newspaper, April 1952

Funeral Services Held Tuesday Morning for Mrs. Anna Berghammer

Mrs. Anna Berghammer, 86, a former town of Johnson resident, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, Henry Berghammer in Athens, where she had been making her home the past 4 and one-half years. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with Rev. N. W. Thomas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Berghammer was born Feb. 14, 1866 in (Mitterhausen, Bavaria) Germany, and was married there May 24, 1889 to Frank Berghammer. They came to America in 1897 and lived in Lomira prior to living in the town of Johnson. Mr. Berghammer died in Athens November 11, 1947.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Eckert, Milwaukee and Mrs. Charles Shorey of Schofield; three sons, Henry Berghammer, Athens, John and Frank Berghammer, Rochester, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Schuechl, Minneapolis and Mrs. Lena Weitl of Munich, Germany; three brothers, Charles Uttendorfer of Milwaukee, Michael Uttendorfer of Seattle, Wash. and Louis Uttendorfer of Lynbrook, N. Y.; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Arthur and Gilbert Berghammer, Harold Fiedler, Eddie Schreiner, Bernard Schmitt and Edward Gierl.

Relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mrs. Carl Eckert and Charles Uttendorfer, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shorey, Schofield; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berghammer and Mr. and Mrs. John Berghammer, Rochester, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berghammer and Mrs. Cecelia Wittenbel, Woodland, Wis.; Mrs. Norman Hader, Hartford and Mrs. Marie Scheuchl, Minneapolis.

Mon, Nov 7, 2005

Elmer M. Tesch

Elmer M. Tesch, 88, of Schofield passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. He went to be with the Lord with his family by his side.

Elmer was born Oct. 31, 1917, in Wausau to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Kohnhorst) Tesch. On Jan. 25, 1947, he married Lauretta Krohn at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1992.

Elmer served in the Medical Corp for the U.S. Army. He fought in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Eurpoean African-Middle Eastern Campaign. Elmer earned several medals, including Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was a member of both the American Legion Post No. 492 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post No. 8895. Elmer was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church prior to his illness. Before retiring in 1979, Elmer had worked for the village of Rothschild.

Elmer is survived by eight sons, Eugene Tesch of Wausau, DuWayne Tesch of Honolulu, Hawaii, Terrance (Jeanette) Tesch of Wausau, Gordon (Rocio) Tesch of Rota, Spain, Dale (Diane) Tesch and Robert (Karen) Tesch, all of Wausau, Michael (Mary Jo) Tesch of Schofield and William Tesch of Schofield; five daughters, Kathleen Loveless of Schofield, Judith Reely of Angola, Ind., Cheryl (Kevin) Sigmund of Colfax, Joyce (Daniel) Adamski of Rothschild and Penney (Daniel) Christianson of Schofield; 32 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Borth of Wausau; three half-sisters, Ruth, Carol and Alice; and two half-brothers, William and Roger Tesch. He was further preceded in death by one grandson, Isaac Sigmund; one son-in-law, Phil Loveless; one sister, Esther Shorey; and four brothers, Hilbert, Arnold, Melvin and Alfred Tesch.

Elmer had great honor for God and his country. He was a loving father, grandpa, friend and neighbor. For many years, Elmer enjoyed gardening, mowing lawn and raking leaves. He also enjoyed visiting his friends at local nursing homes, always helping others when needed. Elmer always will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his faith in God, his smile and these values he left behind in his children. He will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, neighbors and all those that came to know him.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. The Rev. Woodrow Baumgartner and Mr. Steven Keller will officiate. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park with full military honors performed by American Legion Montgomery Plant Post No. 10. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Helke Funeral Home and again Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Unit at Kennedy Park Nursing Home, Schofield.

We would like to thank Karen and Linda of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service as well as the wonderful staff at Kennedy Park for all the love and care they gave Dad during his stay.