Wilbur Almo Larson
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Wilbur Almo Larson |
Wilbur Almo Larson was born June 14, 1913, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI and died October 19, 1996, in Las Vegas, NV at age 83. Wilbur was the son of Almo Joshua Larson of Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI and Emma Jane Abbey of Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Ruth Gertrude Bickett was born December 23, 1916, in Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH and died February 5, 1987, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI at age 70. Ruth was the daughter of Leroy McVey Bickett of Xenia Twp., Greene Co., OH and Gertrude Pearl Patricia Baker of Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH. Bill and Ruth eloped and were married on March 2, 1940, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. Bill and Ruth had three children:
After Ruth's death Bill married Cleo Elizabeth Anderson on July 11, 1987, in Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ. Cleo Elizabeth Mikkleson was born March 11, 1918, in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA and died July 27, 2000, in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ at age 82. She was the daughter of Harry A. Mikkleson and Mary Elizabeth Bothwell. Cleo was first married to Charles Fischer (aka Charles Fuller) about 1940 in Iowa. Charles Fischer was born January 25, 1902, in Germany and died August 1987 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 85. He was the son of Paul Rebman Fischer and Francesca Lehman, both of Germany. TIMELINE Wilbur Almo Larson was born June 14, 1913, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Ruth Gertrude Bickett was born December 23, 1916, in Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH. Cleo Elizabeth Mikkleson was born March 11, 1918, in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA. The WWI Draft Registration Card and Registrar's Report taken on September 12, 1918, at Milwaukee, WI shows Leroy McVey Bickett was judged OK. L M Bickett signed his name on the form. Tall Height, Stout Build, Dk Brown Hair and Gray Eyes. He was employed as Superintendent of Petley Rubber Mfg. Co., 241 Oregon Street, Milwaukee, WI. He was living at 565 Van Remuadt, Milwaukee, WI. His wife, Gertrude P. Bickett of Yellow Springs, OH was his nearest relative. The WWI Draft Registration Card and Registrar's Report taken on September 12, 1918, shows Almo Joshua Larson, born June 29, 1885, is a married Farmer living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 3, 1920, shows Almo Larson (age 34) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm in Parmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Emma Larson (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents. Also there is their son, Wilbur (age 6) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Living in the house is Almo's widowed father, Olaus Larson (age 69) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents who is listed as a farmer emigrating from Sweden in 1871 and naturalized in 1880. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows LeRoy M. Bickett (age 36) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a Superintendent at a Rubber Factory who his renting his home at 604 Farwell Street, Ward 18, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Gertrude Bickett (age 39) born in Ohio to Ohio and Prussian-born parents. Also there are their two children, both born in Ohio: Helen Bickett (age 7), and Ruth Bickett (age 3). Also living there is Gertrude's widowed mother, Helen Baker (age 75) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents. The 1921 City Directory for Watertown, WI shows Leroy Bickett is living at 900 6th Street, essentially the intersection of 6th and Bailey Streets. The house at 700 Clyman Street is vacant. The 1924 City Directory for Watertown, WI shows Leroy Bickett is living at 700 Clyman Street, essentially the intersection of 7th and Clyman Streets. This is the home he would live in the rest of his life. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Almo Larson (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 25 is a General Farmer owning his own farm in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Emma Larson (age 46) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 26. Also living there is their son Wilbur Larson (age 16) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. A niece, Marian Stratman (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents also lives there. Leslie Harris, a 30 year old unmarried Farm Laborer, also is lodging there. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Le Roy Bickett (age 46) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 28 is a manager of a rubber factory who owns his home valued at $12,000 at 700 Clyman Street, Ward 9, City of Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Gertrude Bickett (age 50) born in Ohio to Ohio and German-born parents and first married at age 32. Also there are their two children, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Helen Bickett (age 17), and Ruth Bickett (age 13). The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Wednesday, September 23, 1931 Oakland Briefs Oakland, Farmington. September 22 - Wilbur Larson left last Tuesday for Madison, where he will attend the university. Mrs. Maude Stratman returned from Plainfield last Tuesday. Bill and Ruth eloped and were married on March 2, 1940, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. Ruth Gertrude (Bickett) Larson died February 5, 1987, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI at age 70. After Ruth's death Bill married Cleo Elizabeth Anderson. Bill and Cleo Elizabeth (Mikkleson) (Fuller) Anderson were married on July 11, 1987, in Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ. Wilbur Almo Larson died October 19, 1996, in Las Vegas, NV at age 83. Cleo Elizabeth (Mikkleson) (Fuller) (Anderson) Larson died July 27, 2000, in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ at age 82.
L. M. Bickett Office Employee Christmas Party, Watertown, WI, about 1960.
Bill and Ruth's 25th Wedding Anniversary - Watertown, WI - 1965
Wilbur Larson - Watertown, WI - 1947
Ruth and Leigh Larson - Watertown, WI, 1942
Reed, Ruth, Leigh - Watertown, WI - 1943
Ruth Larson was a Nurses Aide in the United States Citizens Defense Corps of Wisconsin, Watertown, WI, 1943. Click here for a PDF image.
Ruth Larson was a Nurses Aide in the United States Citizens Defense Corps of Wisconsin, dated July 28, 1943, Watertown, WI.
Bill and Cleo - about 1992 Cleo and Bill - Las Vegas, NV - 1994
Bill & Cleo - Las Vegas, NV - 1995
August 10, 1992
Watertown, WI - 1998
Lake Mills, WI - 2000
"The Larson Boys" Watertown, WI, August 13, 2005 (Will, Bruce, Leigh, Reed).
"The Extended Family Group" Watertown, WI, August 13, 2005 (Will, Jean, Bruce, Leigh, Nancy, Reed). Missing from the picture: Joyce, Rob, Julie, Hope, Mal. Wilbur A. Larson, R4, #121, Waupaca, Wis. Ruth Bickett, 220 Lake Lawn Place, Madison, Wisconsin; Badger-3146 or 3147 Ruth Gertrude Bickett, 220 Lake Lawn Place, B. 3146, Madison, Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Journal, Sunday, December 15, 1935 University Crowd and Madison Townspeople in Midst of Busy Season TWENTY-FIVE of the most beautiful young women at the University of Wisconsin have been selected by their sororities and dormitories as candidates in the annual Badger beauty contest sponsored by the university yearbook. Some of the candidates are pictured here. From the entire list six girls will be chosen as final Badger beauties by Max Factor, Hollywood cosmetician, and George Petty, Esquire and cigaret advertisement artist. The winners will be pictured in this year's Badger. In the group here are (left to right) Mary Belle Lawton of Brodhead, the candidate of Gamma Phi Beta; Mary Lou Montgomery of Milwaukee, Kappa Alpha Theta; Ruth Bickett of Watertown, Alpha Gamma Delta; Gretchen Schmidt, Wauwatosa, Delta Zeta, and Grace Carlson, Sheboygan,, Langdon Hall. (Photoart Studio Photos, Madison)
Galveston Coastal News, Friday, June 25, 1937: To the right are a group of visitors from Wisconsin, who have been spending the week here as the guests of Mrs. W. J. Chapman and daughter, Miss Jean Chapman. Miss Ruth Bickett, standing, and Miss Helen Bickett, seated on the top step, are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bickett of Watertown, Wis., and the nieces of Mrs. Chapman. They were accompanied by Miss Doris Kaddatz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kaddatz, of Watertown, who is seated on the lowest step. Miss Chapman who is pictured with the group will accompany them when they leave. They will spend a few days in New Orleans before returning home.
Ruth Bickett, about 1937.
Ruth Bickett, about 1937.
Ruth Bickett and friends, about 1934.
Bill Larson at Pine Lake, about 1945. Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, WI, Friday, January 9, 1948 Ask Permit for Radio Station at Watertown WASHINGTON, (UP) - The Federal Communications commission announced today that the Rock River Valley Broadcasting company had applied for permission to operate a standard station at Watertown, Wis. The application proposed that the station operate with a power of 250 watts on a frequency of 920 kilocycles, daytime only. L. M. Bickett, who owns the L. M. Bickett company, rubber manufacturers, Watertown, is chairman of the board of the broadcasting company. W. A. Larson, Bickett's son-in-law and sales manager of the Bickett company, is president of the broadcasting company.
Ruth (Bickett) Larson, about 1960.
Bill and Ruth (Bickett) Larson, about 1960.
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