Gladys Margaret Klock

Argyl Ernest Albert Klock was born September 19, 1867, in South Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Myrtle Mabel "Myrttie" Parratt was born July 7, 1872, in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI.

Argyl Ernest Albert Klock and Myrtle Mabel "Myrttie" Parratt were married May 24, 1893, in South Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1870, shows Joseph Clock (age 24) born in New York to New York-born parents with personal estate of $300 is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Helen Clock (age 24) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; Argyl Clock (age 2) born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; and Eliza Harrington (age 65) born in New York to New York-born parents, who has No Occupation.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Joseph Klock (age 34) born in New York to New York-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Helen Klock (age 34) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Argyl Klock (age 12) born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; a Servant, Clara Page (age 13) born in Wisconsin to England and New York-born parents; his widowed mother-in-law, Eliza Harrington (age 72) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is suffering from consumption; and an unmarried Servant, Geneva Branford (age 18) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, a Domestic.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Evander Parrott (age 33) born in Ohio to English-born parents, is a Farmer and is living in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary Parrott (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Welsh-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his daughter, Mertie Parrott (age 7) born in Wisconsin to English and Wisconsin-born parents. A Laborer and a Servant also live in the household.

Gladys Margaret Klock was born January 10, 1896, in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Joseph Klock (age 54) born February 1846 in New York to New York-born parents is a Retired Farmer who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 57 Portland Street, 2nd Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 33 years, Helen Klock (age 54) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, with 1 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his widowed mother, Lany A. Klock (age 81) born February 1819 in New York to New York-born parents, with 10 of the 19 children born to her still alive.

In 1900, Jessie Decker (age 29) born April 1871 in Wisconsin is an unmarried School Teacher and is living with her mother and sister in Racine, Racine Co., WI.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Joseph Klock (age 59) born New York to United States-born parents, is a married Retiree, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living in the 11th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 43 years, Helen Klock (age 64) born in Michigan to United States-born parents; his unmarried nephew, Eugene Klock (age 32) Eugene Klock (age 32) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents, a Clerk. Two boarders also live in the household.

Evander W. Parratt and Jessie E. Decker were married August 29, 1905, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Joseph Klock (age 64) born New York to New York-born parents owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 74 South Portland Street, 11th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Helen Klock (age 59) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, with 1 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried nephew, Eugene N. Klock (age 35) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Clothing Store Salesman. Three unmarried Lodgers also live in the household.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920, shows Joseph Klock (age 73) born New York to New York-born parents owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 79 South Portland Street, 11th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Helen Klock (age 73) born in Michigan to New York-born parents. Also living there are 2 Roomers and 1 Housekeeper.

In 1920, Evander W. Parratt had died, and Jessie Parratt (age 46). Living in Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Two daughters, ages 13 and 11, are also living there.

Helen (Harrington) Klock died April 15, 1920, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 74. Buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Evander W. Parratt, born 1848, and died 1928, is buried with Mary A. Parratt, born 1849 and died 1898, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Jessie Parratt is in a separate grave.

Joseph Klock died June 21, 1922, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Alfred Herman Grabinski and Gladys Margaret (Klock) Grabinski were divorced before 1924, and Gladys moved back to live with her parents.

In 1930, Jessie D. Parratt (age 54) is a widow. Living in Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Her two unmarried daughters, ages 23 and 21, are also living there.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Argyl E. Klock (age 62) born New York to New York-born parents, and first married at age 25, is a married City Assessor, and who owns his house worth $4500 and is living at 55 North Union Street, 4th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Myrtle Klock (age 57) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Wisconsin-born parents, and first married at age 20); his divorced daughter, Gladys Grabinski (age 34) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a Bookkeeper at an Insurance Company; and his great-granddaughter, Virginia M. Grabinski (age 9).

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Myrtle Klock (age 68) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her house worth $4,000 and is living at 55 Military Street, 6th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her are: her widowed daughter, Gladys Grabinski (age 44) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Bookkeeper for a Mortgage Company; and her unmarried grand-daughter, Virginia Grabinski (age 19) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of College.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1940, shows Alfred Graby (age 51) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and who owns his farm worth $2,500 and is living in Porterfield Twp., Marinette Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Beatrice Graby (age 37) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; and his daughter, Joan Graby (age 4) born in Wisconsin.

Edward James Zoelle Jr. and Virginia M. Grabinski/Graby were married April 23, 1942 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Alfred Herman Graby died April 22, 1961, at his home, Marinette, Marinette Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Marinette, Marinette Co., WI.

Beatrice (Faucett) Grabinski/Gaby died September 18, 1962, in Marinette Co., WI, at age 59.

Edward James "Ed" Zoelle Jr. died July 31, 2011, in the Village of Waterford, Racine Co., WI, at age 90. Buried in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The Reporter, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Zoelle, Edward J.

Edward J. Zoelle of Waterford, was born into eternal life on July 31, 2011, at the age of 90. Ed was born on March 22, 1921, in Mankato, Minn., the son of the late Edward and Josephine Zoelle. He graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1939, where he served as class vice-president and was known for his football and basketball skills. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940. He was a TSGT and served as a radio operator and a mechanical gunner on the B-26. This experience led Ed to his career of working for the Federal Aviation as one of the original hires when the agency was first started. He retired in 1985. In 1942, Ed married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Grabinski, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. Together they went on to raise four children: Stephen Zoelle of Kingman, Ariz., Andrea Zoelle of Lockport, Ill., Barbara (Donald) Johnson of Rushford, Minn., and Edward "Ned" Zoelle of Waterford. He is further survived by a sister, Marie (Bill) Stutson of Oshkosh. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerome and William "Bill" Zoelle; a his sister, Josephine "Jo" Fesge. Ed loved his black lab, hunting and fishing,, and his garden. SERVICES: Private family services will be held at a later date. The Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home of 930 Main St., Mukwonago, Wis. is serving the family.

Gladys Margaret (Klock) Grabinski died May 12, 1987, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 91. Buried in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The Reporter, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, Wednesday, May 13, 1987

Mrs. Grabinski

Mrs. Gladys M. Grabinski, 91, a resident of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, died Tuesday, May 12, 1987, at the home. Mrs. Grabinski was born Jan. 10, 1896, the daughter to Argyl E. and Myrttie M. Parratt Klock in South Byron. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church and had served as secretary to the church Sunday School. She had been affiliated with Collins and Klock Investment Co. and worked as secretary and treasurer for Badger Music Co. She also worked for Central Wisconsin Cattle Credit Co. and was a member of Fond du Lac No. 70 Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, Federation of Republican Women of Fond du Lac County, Grand Army of the Republic and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Virginia) Zoelle of Waterford; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Candlish-Mach Funeral Chapel. The Rev. James C. Priesig will officiate. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be directed to Covenant United Methodist Church.

Virginia M. (Grabinski) Zoelle died June 28, 2016, in the Village of Waterford, Racine Co., WI, at age 96. Buried in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

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Virginia Zoelle

Virginia Zoelle of Waterford, Wisconsin was born into eternal life on June 28, 2016 at the age of 96. Virginia was born on May 25, 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gladys Klock Grabinski and Alfred Grabinski. Virginia graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1938. Virginia was an accomplished musician, playing cello in the first chair of the Fond du Lac Symphonic Orchestra. She also was a member of a String Trio that played at special events in the Fond du Lac area. Virginia attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin from 1938 - 1940; transferring to the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1940. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1942. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Edward J. Zoelle on April 23, 1942 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. Edward served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Europe during WWII as Virginia served her country on the home front by volunteering with the Red Cross Volunteer Nurse's Aide Corp in Fond du Lac. After the War, Virginia and Edward went on to raise four children: Stephen Zoelle of Kingman, AZ; Andrea Zoelle of Lockport, IL; Barbara Zoelle-Johnson (Donald) of Rushford, MN and Edward Jr. (Angie Krencisz) of Waterford, WI. Virginia was involved in community organizations while the family resided in Fond du Lac. This included serving as the President of the Catholic Junior League, President of the Women's Service League and assisting with Public Relations with the League of Women Voters. The family relocated to Richfield, MN in 1959. Virginia entered the work force in 1962 as an Assistant Librarian at the Bloomington Branch of the Hennepin County Library System. Virginia continued in this position until the family relocated to Waterford, Wi in 1969. Virginia resumed her library career with the Waterford Public Library in 1974, becoming the Library's Director in 1976. As Director, she is credited with profoundly expanding the materials and services offered by the library as well as the linkage to the Lakeshores Library System [1980]. Before her retirement from the Library on April 1, 1994, Virginia was instrumental in laying the ground work for what would become the new Waterford Public Library. Virginia loved working in the community and after her retirement from the Library she worked at the Trim & Tidy Dry Cleaners in Waterford. Virginia was a lover of books, games and was a keen Scrabble player. In her own words, Virginia described her interests as "reading, gardening, music and the 'particular interests of the children'". Virginia was a dedicated and loving wife and mother; an involved member of her community and a skilled professional in her career. Virginia was proceeded in death by her mother, Gladys Grabinski and by her husband of 69 years, Edward Zoelle. There will be a Memorial Mass for Virginia M. Zoelle on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church (305 S. First Street) Waterford, Wi. Visitation will be at 10:00 am at the Church with a luncheon to follow the Mass. The cremains of Virginia Zoelle, and her husband, Edward, will be interred together at the Rienzi Cemetery.

James Earl Carter of Melbourne, FL was the son of Earl and Irene Carter. As a young man he was active in the Boy Scouts achieving Eagle Scout Honor. He graduated from Peshtigo High, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, enrolled at Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Milwaukee County Hospital, was a U.S. Air Force surgeon at Keesler AFB, moved to Brevard County and joined Cape Canaveral Hospital. From 1972 to 1977, he was chief of staff at Cape Canaveral Hospital and served 25 years on the Board of Directors. He retired and continued to volunteer his time at the Brevard County Health Department. Preceded in death by his brother, William (Amber) and granddaughter, Sara Barton, surviving are his wife of 62 years, Joan; brother, Daniel (Jane); children, Virginia Barton, Jackie Smith (Steve), James (Patty), Jody, John and Joseph (Alexandra) and grandchildren, Jessica, Emma, and Chloe.

I am looking for Lois Wolcott, born 11/17/1829 in Brandon, VT. She married John Page, who was born in England, and they ended up in Fond du Lac Co, WI. They had 2 children, Clara Jane, born 1867 in Wisconsin, and Charles. We know nothing about Charles, but Clara was my great-grandmother. John died in 1877 and Lois died either sometime before or shortly after, because the children were raised by another family.

I think Lois was probably the dau. of Charles Wolcott, b. 1798, and his wife Clara Smith. They lived at Pittsford VT in 1830 and at Brandon VT in 1850, and they are said to have moved to Wisconsin. They had 2 sons, Marcus b. 1826 b. Lamartine VT 1826, who m. Sarah Brown 1870 at Fon du Lac WI, and Lewis b. 1831. There was at least one daughter whose name is unknown, probably Lois. Do you know who raised her children?

Thanks! I am excited to find some information about the family. I will do some searches using those names.

The children were raised by Joseph and Helen Harrington Klock in the Fond du Lac area. When I was a child we lived in my grandparent's house and I remember they had portraits of both the Pages and the Klocks. When my grandparents died, my Dad and his siblings sold the frames - portraits and all. They said nobody knew which couple was which, so there was no point in keeping them. I was mad then and now wish even more that we still had them.