Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell was born
October 27, 1876, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died January 24, 1955, in
Schofield, Marathon Co., WI,
at age 78. He was the son of Adam William Scheidel of Alsace-Lorraine, France, and
Lucinda Matilda Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.
Barbara Catherine Finch was born
February 15, 1888, in Kelly, Marathon Co., WI, and died April 18, 1966, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, at
age 78. She was the daughter of Alfred Jacob Finch
of New York and Anna F. "Annie" Christ of Burlington, IA.
Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell and
Barbara Catherine Finch were married April 11, 1908, in the parsonage of the
Wausau Presbyterian Church, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.
Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell and
Barbara Catherine (Finch) Shidell had eleven children:
- George Alvin Shidell: Born August 9, 1909, in
Schofield, Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died March 11, 1965, in Marshfield,
Wood Co., WI (age 55). Married May 18, 1935, to Mary Fitch: Born December 21, 1912, in
Altoona Twp., Beadle Co., SD; Died February 27, 1980, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI (age 68).
-
Wallace Lester Shidell: Born June 20, 1911,
on Forest Street, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI;
Died May 3, 1989, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI (age 77). Married November 19,
1932, to Clara M. Steinbach: Born May 19, 1911, in Weston Twp., Marathon
Co., WI; Died December 20, 2001, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI (age 90).
- Hazel Elizabeth Shidell: Born September 13, 1912,
on Forest Street, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI; Living. Married August 26, 1939,
to
Raymond A. "Ray" Goetsch: Born April 19, 1915, in
Wisconsin; Died February
24, 2005, at Harmony Terrace Commons, Wausau, Marathon
Co., WI (age 90).
- Lawrence Arthur Shidell: Born April 15, 1914, in Schofield,
Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died November 21, 1986, in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI
(age 72). Married (1) before 1941 to Unknown: Born Unknown; Unknown.
Married (2) September 21, 1946, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, to Ruth Miller:
Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Lawrence Enlisted as an Army Private on August 28, 1941, in Chicago, IL. He
had 4 years of high school, was divorced, without dependents.
- Dorothy Irene Shidell: Born February 6, 1916, in
Schofield, Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died May 25, 1993, in Schofield,
Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI (age 77). Never
married.
- Ruth Ethel Shidell: Born August 25, 1917, in Schofield,
Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died May 17, 1988, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI (age 60).
Married (1) December 26, 1938, to Russell J. Lyon: Born about 1918 in
Unknown; Died March 19, 1963, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI (age 45). Married (2) November 1972 to Joseph
or Tom Biller: Born Unknown;
Died October 1984 in Unknown.
- Joseph Ross Shidell: Born August 14, 1919, in
Schofield, Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died April 17, 1990, in Marathon
City, Marathon Co., WI (age 70). Married June 28, 1941, to Margaret Binge:
Born October 22, 1920; Unknown.
- Alfred James Shidell: Born March 30, 1921, in Schofield,
Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI;
Died July 1985 in Folly Beach, Charleston Co., SC (age 74). Married to Ruth
Schultz: Born Unknown; Died July 10, 1985, in Unknown.
- Robert Richard Shidell: Born June 25, 1925, in Schofield,
Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died September 15, 1990, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI (age 65).
Married January 1947 to Laura Angeline Adamski: Born October 23, 1924, in
Wausau, Marathon Co., WI; Died September 4, 1990, in Wausau, Marathon Co.,
WI (age 65).
- Florence Jane Shidell: Born July 20, 1926, in
Schofield, Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Died September 15, 2004, in Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau,
Marathon Co., WI (age 78). Married
April 20, 1946, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI,
to Felix Frances Thomas: Born June 23, 1911, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI;
Died July 7, 1986, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI (age 75).
- Barbara J. Shidell:
Born April 6, 1934, in Schofield, Weston
Twp., Marathon Co., WI; Living. Married September 1952 to Donald Edward Priebe:
Born February 4, 1927; Died June 22, 1997, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI
(age 70).
TIMELINE
Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell was
born October 27, 1876, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac 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 farmer 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.
Barbara Catherine Finch was born February
15, 1888, in Kelly, Marathon Co., WI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900 shows
Wallace Shaddel (age 23) born October 1877 in Wisconsin to German and
Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried Common Laborer living in the Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R. Boarding Camp in the 7th Ward, City of Escanaba,
Delta Co., MI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows
Alfert Finch (age 35) born December 1864 in New York to New York-born parents is
a Farmer renting his farm in Wausau Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is
his wife of 12 years, Anna Finch (age 32) born in Iowa to German-born parents,
with all 6 of the children born to her still living, born in Wisconsin to New
York and Iowa-born parents, and living at home: Barbra Finch (age 11) born
February 1889; John A. Finch (age 8) born December 1891; Tom L. Finch (age 7)
born December 1892; Martha A. Finch (age 5) born October 1894; Susie E. Finch
(age 3) born August 1896; and Ruth E. Finch (age 2) born June 1898. Also living
in the home are Alfert's two unmarried brothers, both born in Wisconsin to New
York-born parents: John Phill. Finch (age 26) born October 1873 a Mill Laborer;
and George Finch (age 18) born November 1881 a Farm Laborer.
Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell and
Barbara Catherine Finch were married April 11, 1908, in the parsonage of the
Wausau Presbyterian Church, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Wallace I. Shidell (age 33) born in Wisconsin to German and Wisconsin-born parents is a
fireman in a paper mill living in Weston Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him
is his wife of two years, Barbara C. Shidell (age 21) born in Wisconsin to New
York and Iowa-born parents, whose only child is living at home, and she keeps
boarders. Also living there is their son, George A. Shidell (age 9/12) born in
Wisconsin.
Draft Registration Card for Wallace Ira Shidell

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January
14, 1920 shows Wallace
Shidell (age 43) born in Wisconsin to Alsace-Loraine and Canadian-born parents is a
Pipe Fitter in a Paper Mill owning his own home and living on Robb Street, Village of Schofield, Weston
Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Barbara Shidell (age 30)
born in Wisconsin to New York and Iowa-born parents.
Also living with them are their unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to
Wisconsin-born parents: George Shidell (age 10);
Wallace Shidell (age 8); Hazel Shidell (age 7); Lawrence Shidell (age 5); Dorothy Shidell (age
3-11/12); and Ruth Shidell (age 2-5/12).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930 shows Wallace
I. Shidell (age 53) born in Wisconsin to German and Wisconsin-born parents and
first married at age 31 is a Laborer owning his own home with real estate valued
at $3,000 and living at 242 Robb Street, Village of Schofield, Weston
Twp., Marathon Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Barbara Shidell (age 41)
born in Wisconsin to New York and Iowa-born parents and first married at age 19.
Also living with them are their unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to
Wisconsin-born parents: George Shidell (age 20) a Stone Cutter at a Granite Co.;
Wallace Shidell (age 18) a Stone Cutter at a Granite Co.; Hazel Shidell (age 17)
doing House Work in a Hospital; Laurence Shidell (age 15); Dorothy Shidell (age
14); Ruth Shidell (age 12); Joseph Shidell (age 10); Alfred Shidell (age 9);
Robert Shidell (age 4-10/12); and Florence Shidell (age 3-3/12).
Wallace Ira "Wally" Shidell
died January 24, 1955, in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI, at age 78.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, January 29, 1955
Vesper News
Word was received of the death of
Wallace Shidell of Wausau. He was a brother of Dixon Shidell.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Friday, February 4, 1955
Vesper News
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Shidel and son Fred
attended the funeral of the former's brother Wallace Shidel at Wausau on Friday.
Barbara Catherine (Finch)
Shidell died April 18, 1966, in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, at
age 78.
Florence J. Thomas
Florence Jane Thomas, 78, of Wausau died Sept. 15, 2004, at Aspirus Wausau
Hospital.
Florence was born in Schofield on July 20, 1926, to the late Wallace and
Barbara (Finch)
Shidell. She married
Felix Thomas in Wausau April 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1986.
Florence enjoyed singing, dancing and socializing.
Florence is survived by son, Roger (Jodine) Thomas, Wausau; daughters,
Jacqueline (Leroy) Fisher, Milwaukee, Linda Heisler, Schofield, Phyllis Knoblock,
Wausau, Sharon (William) Rohloff, West Allis, Beverly (Roger) DuFour, Milwaukee;
21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sisters,
Barbara Priebe,
Schofield, and Hazel (Raymond) Goetsch, Wausau; sisters-in-law, Ruth
Shidell, Margaret
Shidell and Ruby
Shidell; and many other
relatives and friends. Florence is preceded in death by one daughter, one son,
six brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at Helke Funeral
Home, Wausau. Herb Westlund will be officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Wausau. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of
services at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Kennedy Park Rehabilitation Center staff and Aspirus Wausau
Hospital staff for all the excellent care.
You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
Tue, Sep 21, 2004
Florence Thomas
Florence Jane Thomas, 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, Sept. 15,
2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Roger (Jodine) Thomas, Wausau; five
daughters, Jacqueline (Leroy) Fisher, Milwaukee, Linda Heisler,
Schofield, Phyllis Knoblock, Wausau, Sharon (William) Rohloff,
West Allis, and Beverly (Roger) DuFour, Milwaukee; 21
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara
Priebe, Schofield, Hazel (Raymond) Goetsch, Wausau;
sisters-in-law, Ruth
Shidell,
Margaret
Shidell,
Ruby Shidell;
and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Helke Funeral Home,
Wausau. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of
services at the funeral home.
Sat, Feb 26, 2005
Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, WI
Raymond Goetsch
Raymond A. Goetsch, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, February
24, 2005, at Harmony Terrace Commons in Wausau.
He worked in the maintenance department for Crestline
Windows for 42 years prior to his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Hazel Goetsch, Wausau; one
son, Gene (Linda) Goetsch, Bayside; three daughters,
Peggy Prohaska, Phillips, Bonnie Marschal, Wausau, and
Sandy (Jack) Maley-Sonnentag, Tomahawk; his twin sister,
Leone Vogedes, Schofield; two sisters-in-law, Barbara
Priebe, Schofield, and Margaret Shidell, Marathon; nine
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen
Lutheran Church in Wausau. Entombment will be in
Restlawn Memorial Park Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at
Helke Funeral Home and will begin again at noon Monday
until time of service at the church.
Tue, Sep 21, 2004
Florence Thomas
Florence Jane Thomas, 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, Sept. 15,
2004, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Roger (Jodine) Thomas, Wausau; five
daughters, Jacqueline (Leroy) Fisher, Milwaukee, Linda Heisler,
Schofield, Phyllis Knoblock, Wausau, Sharon (William) Rohloff,
West Allis, and Beverly (Roger) DuFour, Milwaukee; 21
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara
Priebe, Schofield, Hazel (Raymond) Goetsch, Wausau;
sisters-in-law, Ruth
Shidell,
Margaret
Shidell,
Ruby Shidell;
and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Helke Funeral Home,
Wausau. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of
services at the funeral home.
Sat, Feb 26, 2005
Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, WI
Raymond Goetsch
Raymond A. Goetsch, 89, Wausau, died Thursday, February
24, 2005, at Harmony Terrace Commons in Wausau.
He worked in the maintenance department for Crestline
Windows for 42 years prior to his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Hazel Goetsch, Wausau; one
son, Gene (Linda) Goetsch, Bayside; three daughters,
Peggy Prohaska, Phillips, Bonnie Marschal, Wausau, and
Sandy (Jack) Maley-Sonnentag, Tomahawk; his twin sister,
Leone Vogedes, Schofield; two sisters-in-law, Barbara
Priebe, Schofield, and Margaret Shidell, Marathon; nine
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen
Lutheran Church in Wausau. Entombment will be in
Restlawn Memorial Park Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at
Helke Funeral Home and will begin again at noon Monday
until time of service at the church.
Obituaries for Mar. 15, 2004
Knoll, Marion S
(Mrs. John Knoll)
Appleton
Age 83, died Sunday March 14, 2004, at Franciscan Care Center
in Appleton. Marion was born July 15, 1920 in Appleton to the
late William and Catherine (McMurchie) Riesenweber, and has been
a resident of Appleton all of her life. On July 1, 1939, Marion
was united in marriage to John Knoll in Dubuque, Iowa. The
couple enjoyed 61 years together until his death in 2000. Marion
worked as a clerk at Campbell’s Clothing Store for over 25 years
until her retirement in 1982.
She is survived by her two daughters:
Barbara
(Gerald)
Priebe, Appleton; and Cheryl (Gerald) Van Elzen, of
Appleton. Nine grandchildren: Debra (Gary) Londre, Appleton;
Robert Reed, Appleton; Michael (Judy) Reed, Appleton; Steve
Reed, Appleton; Carie (Chad) Roovers, Greenville; Michelle
Priebe,
Appleton; Wendy (Josh) Heilgensthal, FL; Jeff (Kim) Van Elzen,
of Hayward, Wis; and Jamie (Heidi) Van Elzen, of New London.
Seven great-grandchildren: Nathan Stafford, Michael Reed Jr.,
Taylor, Eric, and Bryan Reed, Zachery Roovers, and Jordan Van
Kauwenberg. Sister-in-law, Leonora Knoll, Menasha. Further
survived by nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother
Fred Riesenweber, four sisters: Margaret Hunter, Katherine
Jahnke, Rachel Reisenweber, and Ruth Stacy.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday March 17 at
the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel. Friends may
call at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the
time of service. Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery,
Neenah.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the
staff at Franciscan Care Center for the kindness, care, and
concern shown to Marion.
Bonnie Marschall
Bonnie Marschall, 60, Wausau, died Thursday,
May 22, 2008, at Colonial Manor Medical and
Rehabilitation Center, Wausau.
Bonnie was born April 20, 1948, in Wausau
to parents Raymond and
Hazel (Shidell)
Goetsch. She grew up in Wausau and was a
graduate of Wausau High School. Bonnie
married Thomas Marschall on Dec. 6, 1969,
and the two remained together for 30 years.
To this union were born two children,
Trinity and Thomas.
Throughout her life, Bonnie was a devoted
mother to her children. There never was a
sporting event or activity that was missed
while her children were growing up. She was
a second mother to many of her children's
friends and loved all children dearly.
Bonnie was a very gifted seamstress, even
sewing her own wedding gown and many
costumes for her children. In her free time,
she enjoyed gardening, classic movies,
dining out and shopping, and she loved
shoes.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Trinity
(John) Garrett of Houston; son, Thomas (Mikki)
Marschall of Spring, Texas; granddaughter,
Holly Joy Garrett; mother,
Hazel
Goetsch of Wausau; sisters, Sandy (Jack)
Sonnetag of Tomahawk and Peggy Prohaska of
Phillips; brother, Eugene (Linda)
Goetsch of Bayside, Wis.; and many more
dear friends and family. Bonnie is preceded
in death by her father, Raymond
Goetsch.
A memorial service for Bonnie will be 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Helke Funeral Home,
Wausau. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until
service time Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the AA Chapter in Wausau.
You may sign our family guestbook at
www.helke.com.
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