George Ervin Stratman
George Ervin Stratman was born August 21, 1905, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, and died July 5, 1964, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 58. Buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
. She is the son of George Washington Stratman of the Village of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, and Mary Maude Abbey of Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.Mamie Eleanor Edam was born February 13, 1905, in the Town of Highland, Iowa Co., WI, and died February 7, 1996, at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 90. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. She is the daughter of Bert Oliver Edam of McGregor, Clayton Co., IA, and Amelia Kopps of Yates, Wibaux Co., MT.
George Ervin Stratman and Mamie Eleanor Edam were married October 11, 1924, at the Courthouse, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
George Ervin Stratman and Mamie Eleanor (Edam) Stratman had four children:
- Glen Erwin "Fuzzy"
Stratman: Born October 4, 1925,
- Betty Jean Stratman: Born February 9, 1927, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died December 16, 1995, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI (age 68). Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Married July 14, 1944, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, to Lawrence Edgar "Larry" Halverson: Born October 2, 1916 in Lafayette Co., WI; Died October 26. 1999, at Medical Care Facility, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI (age 83). Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
- William Blake Stratman: Born January 31, 1931, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI; Died February 23, 2014, Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Hospice of the Heartland, Algona, Des Moines Co., IA (age 83). Cremated. Married (1) November 18, 1949, in Great Lakes, IL, to Joan (Young) Cooper: Born Unknown. Divorced June 28, 1954. Married (2) September 29, 1956, in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, to Margaret P. Antaramian: Born September 30, 1925, in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI; Died June 23, 1976, in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI (age 50). Married (3) September 13, 1981, in Racine Co., WI, to Phyllis Ann Nicolazzi: Born 1939 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI.
- Robert John Stratman: Born September 5, 1933, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI; Died Friday, February 10, 1989, at a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 55). Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Married May 3, 1958, at the Dodgeville Methodist Church, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, to Maxine Gladys Theobald: Born May 22, 1938, in Iowa Co., WI; Died February 4, 2021, in Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Middlebury Cemetery, Barnevald, Iowa Co., WI.
George Ervin Stratman and Mamie Eleanor (Edam) Stratman were divorced 1930 - 1940 in Wisconsin.
George Ervin Stratman, a divorcee, then married Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton, a divorcee.
William Tyler "Tip" Hamilton was born February 25, 1893, in Longmont, CO, and died November 3, 1954, in Ocean Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 60. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. He is the son of Henry Hamilton of Illinois, and Nora P. McNett of Cary Station, Cook Co., IL.
Edna Virginia Hutchison was born September 17, 1902, near Bolivar, Polk Co., MO, and died July 18, 1966, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 63. Buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. She is the daughter of Fred Wallace Hutchison of Independence, Jackson Co., MO, and Zella Reynolds of Kansas.
William Tyler "Tip" Hamilton and Edna Virginia Hutchison were married about 1919 in Arizona or California.
William Tyler "Tip" Hamilton and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton had five children:
- Raymond Levy
Hamilton: Born December 17, 1920,
- Lloyd Allen Hamilton: Born March 31, 1923, in Quindaro Twp., Wyandotte Co., KS; Died February 26, 1989, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 65). Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Never married.
- Dorothy N. Hamilton: Born January 22, 1926, in Quindaro Twp., Wyandotte Co., KS. Never married.
- Mildred June Hamilton: Born January 23, 1931, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA; Died May 23, 2012, in Unknown (age 81). Married August 13, 1946, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, to John William Golden: Born October 11, 1927, in Belington, Barbour Co., WV; Died May 5, 1998, in Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA (age 70). Buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.
- Lorraine Marie Hamilton: Born December 10, 1935, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Married June 19, 1953, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, to Gary John Pointer: Born about 1934, in California.
William Tyler "Tip" Hamilton and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton were divorced 1940 - 1944 in California.
George Ervin Stratman, a divorcee, and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton, a divorcee, were married September 18, 1944, in California.
George Ervin Stratman, a divorcee, and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) (Hamilton) Stratman had no children.
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George Ervin Stratman and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) (Hamilton) Stratman are buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Glen Erwin Stratman is buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
William Tyler "Tip" Hamilton is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Raymond Levy Hamilton and Lloyd Allen Hamilton are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
George Ervin Stratman, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, about 1960. Thanks to Mamie Kroning for making this image available.
George Washington Stratman and Mary Maude Abbey were married August 12, 1903, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The Iowa County Democrat, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI, Thursday, August 20, 1903
Stratman - Abbey.
Dodgeville Sun: Miss Maud Abbey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Abbey and George Stratman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stratman, Sr., were quietly married at the parsonage by Rev. C. Cook, Wednesday evening. Both bride and groom are well known and popular young people. They will reside on Clarence street and will begin housekeeping immediately.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows George Stratman (age 28) born in Dodgeville, WI, to German-born parents is a Wheelwright renting his home in the City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Maud M. Stratman (age 23) born in Richland Center, WI, to Canadian West-born parents. Also living there are his two sons, both born in Dodgeville, WI to Canadian West-born parents: Donald Stratman (age 1); and Dallas Stratman (age 1).
Mamie Eleanor Edam was born February 13, 1905, in the Town of Highland, Iowa Co., WI.
George Ervin Stratman was born August 21, 1905, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1910, shows George W. Stratman (age 34) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a blacksmith in a wagon factory owning his home in the City of Dodgeville, 3rd Ward, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 7 years, Maud M. Stratman (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living at home are their children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Donald Stratman (age 6); Dallas Stratman (age 6); and George Stratman (age 5).
George Washington Stratman died November 24, 1918, in Monroe, Green Co., WI, during the 1918 flu epidemic, at age 42. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 20, 1920, shows Sylvester Blake (age 63) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Dairy Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living on Iowa Street, 3rd Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Ida Blake (age 57) born in Wisconsin to New York and Illinois-born parents. Also living in the house is a renter and her children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Maud Stratman (age 36), an unemployed Head of Household widow; Dallas Stratman (age 15), a Farm Laborer; Donald Stratman (age 15), a Student; George Stratman (age 14); and Marian Stratman (age 4-9/12). Leigh Larson Note: Maude Stratman is Sylvester Blake's niece, is unemployed and renting from her uncle.
Raymond Levy Hamilton was born December 17, 1920, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Raymond Levy Hamilton birth record.
Lloyd Allen Hamilton was born March 31, 1923, in Quindaro Twp., Wyandotte Co., KS.
George Ervin Stratman and Mamie Eleanor Edam were married October 11, 1924, at the Courthouse, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL.
Glen Erwin "Fuzzy" Stratman was born October 4, 1925, in Wisconsin.
Dorothy N. Hamilton was born January 22, 1926, in Quindaro Twp., Wyandotte Co., KS.
Betty Jean Stratman was born February 9, 1927, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
Mildred June Hamilton was born January 23, 1931, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Mildred June Hamilton birth record.
William Blake Stratman was born January 31, 1931, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
Robert Blake Stratman was born September 5, 1933, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
Lorraine Marie Hamilton was born December 10, 1935, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1940, shows Donald Stratman (age 36) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School, is a married Lead Mine Miner, and who owns his home worth $500 and is living on Dodge Street, 1st Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Clara Stratman (age 38) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; his son, La Verne Stratman (age 7) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of School; his daughter, Marie Stratman (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and a divorced Boarder, George Stratman (age 34) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School, a Lead Mine Miner.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1940, shows Mamie Stratman (age 35) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School, is a divorced Recreation Director for a W. P. A. Project, who rents her home, and is living on West Chappel, 2nd Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with her are: her son, Glenn Stratman (age 14) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; her daughter, Betty Stratman (age 13) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; her son, Billy Stratman (age 9) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of School; and her son, Bobby Stratman (age 6) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of School.
Lawrence Edgar "Larry" Halverson and Betty Jean Stratman were married July 14, 1944, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.
Lawrence Edgar "Larry" Halverson and Betty Jean Stratman marriage record.
George Ervin Stratman and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton were married September 18, 1944, in California.
George Ervin Stratman and Edna Virginia (Hutchison) Hamilton marriage record.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1945, shows George Ervin Stratman (age 40), a returned veteran, born August 21, 1905, in Dodgeville, WI, is living at 1514 10th Street, Santa Monica, CA. The person who will always know his address is his wife, Mrs. Edna Stratman. The end of his right middle finger is missing.
John William Golden and Mildred June Hamilton were married August 13, 1946, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
John William Golden and Mildred June Hamilton marriage record.
Gary John Pointer and Lorraine Marie Hamilton were married June 19, 1953, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Gary John Pointer and Lorraine Marie Hamilton marriage record.
Glen Erwin "Fuzzy" Stratman and Carol Elaine Brice were married October 20, 1961, in the Village of Lime Ridge, Sauk Co., WI.
Mary Maude (Abbey) Stratman, Riverside Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, 1978. Photo courtesy of Mamie Kroning.
Mary Maude (Abbey) Stratman and her 4 generation family, Riverside Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, 1978. Photo courtesy of Mamie Kroning.
Mamie with Michelle, Gramma Mamie, Maude, Shannon, Mom, and Larry.
Glen Erwin "Fuzzy" Stratman died Friday, March 2, 1979, at Sauk Prairie Hospital, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
PLAIN —Mr. Glen (Fuzz) Stratman age 53, of Rt. 1 Plain, Wisconsin died on Friday, March 2, 1979 in the Sauk Prairie Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Brice of Plain; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Glenda) Lily of Mesa, Arizona, and Kelli at home; a son, Randall at home; his mother, Mrs. Mamie Stratman of Dodgeville, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Betty) Halverson of Dodgeville, Wisconsin; two brothers, William of Racine, Wisconsin and Robert of Barnaveld, Wisconsin; a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Stratman of Waupaca, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 5, 1979 at 1:30 p.m. In the LULLOFF-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME, Dodgeville. The Reverend Norbert Miller will officiate.
Robert Blake Stratman died Friday, February 10, 1989, at a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 55. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, February 12, 1989
Stratman, Robert
DODGEVILLE - Robert Stratman, age 55, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, February 10, 1989, in a Madison hospital after a long illness. Mr. Stratman was born in Dodgeville on September 5, 1933, to George and Mamie (Edam) Stratman. He was married to the former Maxine Theobald. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Dodgeville United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Julie) Meuer and Jodie Stratman, both of Barneveld; his mother, Mrs. Mamie Stratman of Dodgeville; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Betty) Halverson of Dodgeville; and a brother, William (Phyllis) Stratman of Racine. He was preceded in death by his father, George, in 1964, and a brother, Fritz Stratman in 1979. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 1898, at the LULLOFF-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville. The Reverend Verlyn Harr will officiate. Burial will be in the East Side Cemetery in Dodgeville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and on Monday from noon until service time.
Betty Jean (Stratman) Halverson died December 16, 1995, at the Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 68. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, December 18, 1995
Halverson, Betty Jean
DODGEVILLE - Betty Jean (Stratman) Halverson, age 68, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away December 16, 1995, at the Memorial Hospital of Iowa County. Betty was born on February 9, 1927, the second child of George and Mamie Stratman Family of Dodgeville. A member of the Dodgeville United Methodist Church, Betty married Larry E. Halverson on July 14, 1944. The couple had eight children in Dodgeville, where she not only worked for several years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Bloomfield Manor, but also served her family and community as an active homemaker, story teller and nurturer. She was involved in Ladies Auxilary and the Governor Dodge Rebekah Lodge #74, Betty is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Halverson of Dodgeville; four daughters, Cheryl (William) Keeney of rural Dodgeville, Mamie (Jerry) Kroning of Clinton, Janalynn (Kenneth) Ward of Machesney Park, Illinois, Shannon (Kevin) Lewis of Dodgeville; two sons, Joseph (Jean) Halverson of Richland Center, Larry (Patricia) Halverson of LaCrosse; 19 grandchildren, Larry, Michelle, Jennifer, and Matthew Rose; Kendra, Amanda, and Jacob Ward, Lisa, and Aaron Halverson, Alicia, Sara, Aric, Ashley, and Patrick Halverson, Michael Keeney, and Corrine (Patrick) Daniels, Autumn, Quentin, and Nathan Lewis; her mother, Mamie Stratman of Dodgeville; and one brother, William (Phyllis) Stratman of Racine. She was preceded in death by two sons, infant John Bruce on April 13, 1951, Daniel on May 8, 1976; her father, George in 1976; two brothers, Glen Stratman on March 2, 1979, Robert Stratman on February 10, 1989. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 18, 1995 at12:00 p.m. at the LULLOFF-PETERSON-HOUCK FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville with Pastor Charlene Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the East Side Cemetery in Dodgeville. Friends may call on Monday, December 18, 1995 from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Mamie Eleanor (Edam) Stratman died February 7, 1996, at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 90. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, February 9, 1996
Stratman, Mamie E.
DODGEVILLE - Mamie E. Stratman, age 90, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Iowa County, following a brief illness. The former Mamie Edam was born on February 13, 1905 in Highland Township to Burt and Amelia (Kopps) Edam. Following graduation from the Dodgeville High School, she was married to George Stratman. She was a member of the Dodgeville United Methodist Church and the Governor Dodge Rebekah Lodge #74. Mamie is survived by a son, William (Phyllis) Stratman of Racine; a step-son, George (Nancy) Stratman of Salt Lake City, Utah; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a great great-grandson; sister, Alice Weire of Dodgeville; 2 sisters-in-law, Ella Stratman of Moscow, Iowa and Marion Stratman-Egelus of Las Vegas, Nevada; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Betty Halverson; two sons, Glen and Robert Stratman; a grandson, Daniel Halverson; a sister, Ella Reese; and two brothers, George and Wilbur Edam. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 1996 at the LULLOFF-PETERSON-HOUCK FUNERAL HOME, Dodgeville. Reverend David J. Stratton will officiate with burial in EAST SIDE CEMETERY. Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where Rebekah services will be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bloomfield Manor Garden Room Fund.
Lawrence Edgar Halverson died October 26. 1999, at Medical Care Facility, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 83. Buried in Eastside Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, October 27, 1999
Halverson, Lawrence E. "Larry"
DODGEVILLE - Lawrence E. "Larry" Halverson, age 83, of Dodgeville died on Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at Medical Care Facility in Dodgeville following a long illness. Larry was born on October 2, 1916 in LaFayette County to Henry and Clara (Skews) Halverson. He married the former Betty J. Stratman on July 14, 1944. He owned and operated Halverson Body Shop and then worked at Klusendorf Motors until retiring in 1976 after 35 years as Autobody Foreman. Betty preceded him in death on December 16, 1995. Larry was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a long-time member of the Jonesdale Softball League and also coached softball. Larry is survived by four daughters, Cheryl (Bill) Keeney of Dodgeville, Mamie (Jerry) Kroning of Clinton, Janalynn (Kenneth) Ward of Machesney Park, Illinois, and Shannon (Kevin) Lewis of Clinton; two sons, Joseph (Jean) Halverson of Richland Center, Larry (Patricia) Halverson of LaCrosse; 19 grandchildren, Michael Keeney and Corrine (Patrick) Daniels, Lisa, and Aaron, Alicia, Sara, Aric, Ashley, and Patrick Halverson, Larry, Michelle, Jennifer, and Matthew Rose, Kendra, Amanda, and Jacob Ward, and Autumn, Quentin, and Nathan Lewis; two great-grandchildren, Savanna and Rori Daniels; five sisters, Dora (Chester) Kolinski of Dodgeville, Betty (Herbert) Williams of Mesa, Arizona, Alice Jones of Platteville, Shirley Jones of Avid, Colorado, and Mary Elliott-Boyle of McGregor, Iowa; three brothers, William (Cookie) Halverson of Prairie du Chien, Charles (Shirley) Halverson of Vernon Hills, Illinois, and Wayne Halverson of Dodgeville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, John Bruce on April 13, 1951, and Daniel on May 8, 1976; a sister, Ruth Halverson; and seven brothers, Victor, Henry, LaVerne, Bernell, Doral, Keith, and John Halverson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 1999 at the LULLOFF-PETERSON-HOUCK FUNERAL HOME, Dodgeville, Rev. Charlene Bennett will officiate with burial in East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from noon until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Lung Association.
Carol Elaine (Brice) Stratman died November 29, 2002, in Portage, Columbia Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portage, Columbia Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, December 1, 2002
Stratman, Carol E.
PORTAGE - Carol E. Stratman, age 76, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at Divine Savior Healthcare Hospital in Portage. Carol was born on March 29, 1926, near Lime Ridge, Wis. to Ernie and Ethel (Henry) Brice. She was married to Glen "Fuzzy" Stratman on Oct. 20, 1961, in Lime Ridge, Wis. Carol was a wonderful grandmother who greatly loved her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Randy (Deborah) Stratman, Waukesha; her daughter, Kelli (Peter) Croft, Pardeeville; grandchildren, Acacia, and Athena Croft; brothers, Donald Brice, Hillpoint, Wis., Robert (Lucy) Brice, Hillpoint, Wis., Richard (Sandra) Brice, Rock Springs, Wis.; a sister, Audrey (Don) Peterson, Portage; other relatives and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen "Fuzzy" Stratman on March 2, 1979; two brothers, Ernest, Jr. and Larry Brice; and two sisters, Violet Smith and Nelda Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec.. 2, 2002, at PFLANZ MANTEY MENDRALA FUNERAL HOME in Portage with Pastor Kim Peterson Officiating. Inurnment will be private. Friends may call on Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at 6 p.m. at the PFLANZ MANTEY MENDRALA FUNERAL HOME in Portage. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
William Blake "Bill" Stratman died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Hospice of the Heartland, Algona, Des Moines Co., IA, at age 83.
The Globe Gazette, Mason City, IA, Tuesday, February 25, 2014
William 'Bill' Blake Stratman
William (Bill) Blake
Stratman, of Wesley passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Hospice of the
Heartland, Algona, surrounded by his loving family in heart and spirit. He was
born Jan. 31, 1931, in Dodgeville, Wis., and baptized at Methodist Episcopal
Church, Dodgeville, Wis., in 1937. He married Joan (Young) Cooper Nov. 18, 1949,
in Great Lakes, Ill. They divorced June 28, 1954. Family members from this
marriage include a daughter, Denise (Stratman Cooper) Rosenberg Cooper in New
York; granddaughters, Amanda Rosenberg and Nicole (Rosenberg) McPherson; and a
great-granddaughter, Emma McPherson. Bill married Margaret (Antaramian) Stratman
Sept. 29, 1956, in Kenosha, Wis. She died June 23, 1976. Family members from
this marriage include daughters: Zarrie Stratman-Dirkintis, Desiree (Stratman)
Jespersen and fiancé Alan T. Herriot, Abbey Stratman, Renee Stratman, all from
Racine, Wis., and special daughter, Cathy (Wirkus) Smith from Chippewa Falls,
Wis.; grandchildren: Kyle Dirkintis, Dana Dirkintis, Jennifer Jespersen,
Christopher Anderson, Margaret Stratman, Robert Czuper, Katie Czuper, Ellis
Beavers, William Beavers and our special angel Thadeus Glen Stewart, and
great-grandchildren: Brianna, Ellis, Emory, Michael, Maliyah and Jasey Rae. On
Sept. 13, 1980, Bill married Phyllis (Price) Nicolazzi-Stratman in Racine, Wis.
Family members from this marriage include: a stepdaughter, Brenda (Nicolazzi)
Stammer; grandson, Brandon Stammer; brother, George Stratman, Jr. and
sister-in-law, Nancy (Heiter) Stratman, Mesa, Ariz.; special nephew, Randy
Stratman and wife Deb, Great Falls, Mont.; special niece, Kelli (Stratman) Croft
and husband Peter, Pardeeville, Wis., and many other special relatives and
friends on Bill's Tree of Life. He was preceded in death by his father, George
E. Stratman, (born Aug. 21, 1905 - died July 5, 1964) in Los Angeles, Calif.;
his mother, Mamie (Edam) Stratman (born Feb. 13, 1905 - died Feb. 7, 1996) in
Dodgeville; a sister, Betty (Stratman) Halverson; two brothers, Glen Stratman
and Robert Stratman; and his second wife, Margaret (Antaramian) Stratman and
grandson, Thadeus Glen Stewart. Bill graduated from Dodgeville High School in
Dodgeville, Wis., and attended the University of Wisconsin. He served in the
United States Navy stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base from 1948 to 1952, during
the Korean War. He worked 24 years in data processing as operator, consultant
and analyst manager, and spent 30 years in real estate as renovator and
landlord. He retired to Wesley, Iowa, in 2003 to work on his epic poems, "From
the Shadows" and "Macel," along with other short stories and poems. Bill grew up
in Dodgeville, Wis. He often told the story of his "Huckleberry" childhood
wandering barefoot through the woods and streams, hills and coulees of beautiful
southwestern Wisconsin. Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect, took Bill and other
"Huckleberries" to the movies several times during the late '30s and early '40s.
When Bill left Dodgeville to join the Navy and see the world, he told us that
the world was a little place on Lake Michigan with a fence around it called
Great Lakes Naval Base. After the Navy he lived and worked in many places such
as Fort Smith, Ark., Orlando, Fla., Fremont, Mich., Alberta, Canada, Garden
City, Kan., Shreveport, La., and Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine, Wis. Childhood
friends and friends he made later throughout his long productive life were very
important to him. He believed that everyone deserved respect but should choose
friends carefully. He
enjoyed being with his
extended family, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren and he will be
greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a beloved mentor and guide for
so many who knew him.
According to his wishes, there will be no visitation. His body will be cremated.
The family will have a celebration of life gathering later this summer.
Into music and dance they immerse,
And, while trespassing the universe,
They reap the lonely stars from night,
And embrace each ray of moonlight.
By William Blake Stratman
The Racine Journal Times, Racine, Racine Co., WI, February 26, 2014
Graduated from Dodgeville H.S. in Dodgeville. Attended the University of
Wisconsin. In the United States Navy he was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base
from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War. Worked 24 years in data processing as
operator, consultant and analyst manager. Spent 30 years in real estate as
renovator and landlord.
Retired to Wesley, Iowa in 2003 to work on his epic poems, “From the Shadows”
and “Macel” along with other short stories and poems. Bill grew up in
Dodgeville, Wis. He often told the story of his “Huckleberry” childhood
wandering barefoot thru the woods and streams, hills and coulees of beautiful
southwestern Wisconsin. Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect, took Bill and other
“Huckleberries” to the movies several times during the late 30s and early 40s.
When Bill left Dodgeville to join the Navy and see the world, he told us that
the world was a little place on Lake Michigan with a fence around it called
Great Lakes Naval Base. After the Navy he lived and worked in many places such
as Fort Smith, AR; Orlando, FL; Fremont, MI; Alberta, Canada; Garden City, KS;
Shreveport, LA; Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine, WI.
Childhood friends and friends he made later throughout his long productive life
were very important to him.
He believed that everyone deserved respect, but should choose friends carefully.
He enjoyed being with his extended family, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a
beloved mentor and guide for so many who knew him.
According to his wishes, there will be no visitation. His body will be cremated.
The family will have a celebration of life gathering later this summer. Into
music and dance they immerse, And, while trespassing the universe, They reap the
lonely stars from night, And embrace each ray of moonlight. By William Blake
Stratman
WESLEY, IA - William (Bill) Blake Stratman
of Wesley Iowa, passed away Sunday (Feb. 23, 2014) at Hospice of the Heartland,
Algona, surrounded by his loving family in heart and spirit. Born January 31,
1931 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin Baptized Methodist Episcopal Church, Dodgeville,
WI 1937.
Married Joan (Young) Cooper 11/18/1949 in Great Lakes, IL (Divorced June 28,
1954)
Daughter Denise (Stratman Cooper) Rosenberg Cooper in New York
Granddaughters Amanda Rosenberg and Nicole (Rosenberg) McPherson, Great
granddaughter Emma McPherson
Married Margaret (Antaramian) Stratman 9/29/1956 in Kenosha, WI (died June 23,
1976)
Daughters Zarrie Stratman-Dirkintis, Desiree (Stratman) Jespersen and fiancé
Alan T. Herriot, Abbey Stratman, Renee Stratman (all from Racine, WI) Special
daughter Cathy (Wirkus) Smith from Chippewa Falls, WI Grandchildren Kyle
Dirkintis, Dana Dirkintis, Jennifer Jespersen, Christopher Anderson, Margaret
Stratman, Robert Czuper, Katie Czuper, Ellis Beavers, William Beavers and our
special angel Thadeus Glen Stewart. Great grandchildren Brianna, Ellis, Emory,
Michael, Maliyah and Jasey Rae Married Phyllis (Price) Nicolazzi-Stratman
9/13/1980 in Racine, WI Step-daughter Brenda (Nicolazzi) Stammer - Grandson
Brandon Stammer Brother George Stratman, Jr. and Sister-in-law Nancy (Heiter)
Stratman, Mesa, AZ, Special Nephew Randy Stratman and wife Deb, Great Falls, MT
Special Niece Kelli (Stratman) Croft and husband Peter, Pardeeville, WI and many
other special relatives and friends on Bill’s Tree of Life.
Preceded in Death by:
- Father - George E. Stratman – born Aug. 21, 1905 – died July 5, 1964 in LA,
Calif.
- Mother - Mamie (Edam) Stratman – born Feb. 13, 1905 – died Feb. 7, 1996
Dodgeville
- Sister - Betty (Stratman) Halverson
- Brothers: Glen Erwin Stratman; Robert Stratman.
- Second Wife - Margaret (Antaramian) Stratman
- Grandson - Thadeus Glen Stewart
Graduated from Dodgeville H.S. in Dodgeville. Attended the University of
Wisconsin. In the United States Navy he was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base
from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War. Worked 24 years in data processing as
operator, consultant and analyst manager. Spent 30 years in real estate as
renovator and landlord.
Retired to Wesley, Iowa in 2003 to work on his epic poems, “From the Shadows”
and “Macel” along with other short stories and poems. Bill grew up in
Dodgeville, Wis. He often told the story of his “Huckleberry” childhood
wandering barefoot thru the woods and streams, hills and coulees of beautiful
southwestern Wisconsin. Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect, took Bill and other
“Huckleberries” to the movies several times during the late 30s and early 40s.
When Bill left Dodgeville to join the Navy and see the world, he told us that
the world was a little place on Lake Michigan with a fence around it called
Great Lakes Naval Base. After the Navy he lived and worked in many places such
as Fort Smith, AR; Orlando, FL; Fremont, MI; Alberta, Canada; Garden City, KS;
Shreveport, LA; Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine, WI.
Childhood friends and friends he made later throughout his long productive life
were very important to him.
He believed that everyone deserved respect, but should choose friends carefully.
He enjoyed being with his extended family, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a
beloved mentor and guide for so many who knew him.
According to his wishes, there will be no visitation. His body will be cremated.
The family will have a celebration of life gathering later this summer. Into
music and dance they immerse, And, while trespassing the universe, They reap the
lonely stars from night, And embrace each ray of moonlight. By William Blake
Stratman.
The Orange County Register, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, Sunday, May 10, 1998
ORANGE COUNTY DEATHS
John William Golden, 70
John William
Golden, 70, of Huntington Beach, an electrician, died Tuesday of heart
failure. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Monday, with services at 10 a.m., Pierce
Brothers-Smiths' Mortuary, Huntington Beach.
Survivors: wife, June; sons, Jerl, Jeffrey, John II; seven grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.