Ruby Evelyn Mayfield

Herman R. Crume was born December 13, 1912, in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI, and died April 30, 1970, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 57. He was the son of William Crume of Wisconsin and Melvina Unknown of Wisconsin.

Ruby Evelyn Mayfield was born July 30,1915, in Wisconsin and died November 26, 1999, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 84. She was the daughter of Cyrus Lorin Mayfield of Richland Co., WI, and Iva May Abbey of Norton Center, Norton Co., KS.

Herman R. Crume and Ruby Evelyn Mayfield were married 1933 in Wisconsin.

Herman R. Crume and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume had four children:

1. Sharon Elaine Crume: Living. Married to Robert Trace: Born Unknown; Died Unknown.
2. Garth Alan Crume: Born November 12, 1936, in Wisconsin; Died May 28, 1995, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 58). Married August 5, 1961, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Marguerite M. Murray: Born May 7, 1936, in Unknown; Died July 1, 2001, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 65).
3. Mavis Ann Crume: Born September 1939; Living. Married to William Leroy Tortorice: Born February 17, 1937; Died May 18, 1994, in Broward Co., FL (age 57). Divorced June 18, 1984, in Broward Co., FL.
4. Michael Lorin Crume: Living. Married October 1967 in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to Florence H. Marty: Born Unknown in Hollandale, WI; Living. Parents Walter Marty and Hazel Otter.

Ruby Evelyn Mayfield then married Anthony W. Schaeffer.

Anthony W. Schaeffer was born about 1915 in Unknown and died October 21, 1991, in Madison, Dane Co., WI. He was the son of Unknown.

Anthony W. Schaeffer and Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) Crume were married November 10, 1978, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

TIMELINE

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910 shows William Crume (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Ohio-born parents is a Home Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Melvina Crume (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Harold I. Crume (age 10); Harley W. Crume (age 9); Harold I. Crume (age 7); and Olive Crume (age 3). Also living there is William's widowed father, Isaac S. Crume (age 80) born in Illinois to Illinois and Virginia-born parents.

Herman Crume was born December 13, 1912 in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI.

Ruby Evelyn Mayfield was born July 30,1915 in Wisconsin.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 3, 1920 shows William Crume (age 54) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Melvina Crume (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Harley Crume (age 18); Harold Crume (age 16); Olive Crume (age 13); and Herman Crume (age 7).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920 shows Cyrus L. Mayfield (age 42) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Iva M. Mayfield (age 40) born in Kansas to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Their five youngest children are also living at home, who were all born in Wisconsin: Lucile V. Mayfield (age 16); Leslie W. Mayfield (age 14); Marvin J. Mayfield (age 12); Thelma Mayfield (age 10); and Ruby E. Mayfield (age 4).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930 shows William Crume (age 62) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Ohio-born parents and first married at age 30 is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm and is living in Viroqua Twp., Vernon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Melvina Crume (age 51) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there is his unmarried son, Herman Crume (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a General Farm Laborer.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1930 shows Cyrus L. Mayfield (age 52) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born  parents is a dairy farmer owning his own farm in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Ivy M. Mayfield (age 51) born in Kansas to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. They were married at ages 22 and 20 respectively. Also living at home are two Wisconsin-born children: Marvin J. Mayfield (age 22); and Ruby E. Mayfield (age 14).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930 shows Jacob Schaeffer (age 42) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1910 and a Naturalized citizen is a widowed Furrier in a Fur Shop renting his home for $35/month and is living at 3706 Benson Avenue, 13th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his unmarried son, Anthony Schaeffer (age 15) born in Michigan to German-born parents, who is a Helper in a Fur Shop. A Roomer also lives in the Household.

Herman and Ruby were married 1933 in Wisconsin.

The Capital Times, Madison, WI, Monday, August 18, 1969

Obituaries

Mrs. Melva Egelhof

DODGEVILLE - Mrs. Melva Egelhof, 69, died Sunday at her home here after suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving in Madison is a sister, Mrs. Herman Crume, 2530 Upham St. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Iva Mayfield, Dodgeville; two brothers, Leslie Mayfield, Ontario, and Marvin J. Mayfield, International Falls, Minn., and another sister, Mrs. Claude Thompson, Weaver, Iowa. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday  in the Lulloff Funeral Home, Dodgeville, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today.

Herman R. Crume died April 30, 1970 in Madison, Dane Co., WI at age 57.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Friday, May 1, 1970

Obituaries

Herman Crume

Herman R. Crume, 57, of 2530 Upham St., died Thursday in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. He was born in 1912 in Viroqua and had been a Madison resident for the past 16 years. He was a carpenter for the Findorff Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Mayfield; two sons, Garth, San Diego, Calif., and Michael, 225 La Follette Ave.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Trace, Rt. 2, Dodgeville, and Mrs. William Tortorice, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a brother, Howard, Viroqua; and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Gunderson Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Dr., where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. There will be graveside services at Liberty Pole, Wis., at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Ruby then married Anthony W. Schaeffer.

Anthony W. Schaeffer was born about 1915 and died Unknown.

Anthony and Ruby were married November 10, 1978 in Madison, Dane Co., WI.

Ruby Evelyn (Mayfield) (Crume) Schaeffer died November 26, 1999 in Madison, Dane Co., WI at age 84.

Trace, Richard J.
MADISON
Richard J. Trace of Madison, passed over to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 9, 2008, at his home. He was born July 3, 1941, in Dodgeville, the son of John and Mary (Steffes) Trace. His childhood was spent on the farm until he joined the U.S. Army in October 1963. He served his country in Vietnam, was injured in combat and earned a Purple Heart in 1966. During his rehabilitation, he met his future wife, Agnes. Upon his discharge from the service, they were united in marriage on July 29, 1967. He and his family lived in Madison and Richard spent 31 years employed as a postal clerk at the U.S. Post Office. His passions in life were his family, especially his grandchildren, following the ups and downs of the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers, frequent trips to Ho-Chunk to gamble with his wife, many times winning, and spending time on his land hunting with his boys and grandson. However, he was most passionate about helping others in need. Whatever Richard had, he shared with or gave to others in need. He volunteered for numerous organizations that provided assistance to his fellow man including the Knights of Columbus, Saint Vincent DePaul Society, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Luke House. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison for more than 35 years and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He is survived by his wife; children, Rich (Teresa Nichols) of Mount Horeb; Tim (Ruti) of Oregon; adopted daughter, Sandy (Bill) Fulbright; grandchildren, Kyle, Bryce and Parker; brothers and sisters, Robert (Sharon) Trace, Genrose (Wilbur) Evans, Gertrude (Robert) Houselog, Edward (Catherine) Trace, Aletha (James) Duest, Elaine Rundle, JoAnne (John) Brunner, and Eugene Trace; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim (Pat) Schmitt, Clem (Sue) Schmitt, Cathy (Bob) Takala, Andy Schmitt, John (Nancy) Schmitt, Dallas Millard, and Carol Potterton; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clement and Charlotte Schmitt; brothers, Leo Steffes and William Trace; sisters, Rita Millard and Virginia Trace; and brother-in-law, Jerry Rundle. Funeral services will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 11 a.m., with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, with military rites conducted. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Vincent DePaul and Hospice.
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