Karen Raye Roche
David A. Harke was born March 14, 1939, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI. He is the son of Erich Arnold Harke of Wisconsin and Ella M. Meyer of Unknown.
Karen Raye Roche was born February 13, 1942, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI, and died September 29, 2002, at University Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 60. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI. She had Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is the daughter of Stephen F. Roche of Redgranite, Green Lake Co., WI, and Frida Maria Constance Norlin of Waupaca Co., WI.
David A. Harke and Karen Raye Roche were married August 20, 1960, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.
David A. Harke and Karen Raye (Roche) Harke had four children:
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David A. Harke and Karen Raye (Roche) Harke are intended to be buried in David A. Harke and Karen Raye (Roche) Harke. Thanks to J. I. Henderson for making this image available.
David A. Harke was born March 14, 1939, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1940, shows Steven Roche (age 47) born in Wisconsin and with 5 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI, is a Farmer on a Farm who owns his farm worth $700 and is living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Freda Roche (age 35) born in Wisconsin and with 8 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there are his three unmarried children: his daughter, Norline Roche (age 17) born in Wisconsin with 3 years of High School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; his son, Donald Roche (age 13)born in Wisconsin with years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; and his son, Jerald Roche (age 10) born in Wisconsin with 5 years of School and 4 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there is his widowed mother-in-law, Christine Norlin (age 69) born in Sweden and a Naturalized Citizen with 3 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI.
Karen Raye Roche was born February 13, 1942, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.
Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Saturday, March 5, 1960
Girl From Neshkoro, Berlin Man to Wed
NESHKORO - Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roche, Neshkoro, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Karen, to David Harke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Harke, Berlin. Miss Roche will graduate from Westfield High School in May. Her fiance is a graduate of Berlin High School and is employed by Berlin Laundry. No immediate wedding plans have been made.
Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Monday, August 22, 1960
Harke-Roche Wedding Held On Saturday
BERLIN - Miss Karen Ray Roche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roche, Neshkoro, became the bride of David Harke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Harke, 459 S. W. Ceresco St., in a ceremony conducted by the Rev. Arthur Schedler at St. John's Lutheran Church Saturday. Pink asters and baskets of gladioli decorated the altar. Miss Kathy Barr sang nuptial selections accompanied by Arnold Lobse. The bride appeared in a floor-length gown of Chantilly type lace and nylon tuile. Sequins and pearls trimmed the sweetheart neckline. The bouffant skirt had an apron effect of lace cascading back into ruffles of tuile and lace. The apron effect was accented by a row of lace and a flounce of nylon tuile in the front. A small sequin crown held her fingertip veil of French illusion. She carried a dozen red roses and a white orchid. Bonnie Marten, Horicon, was maid of honor attired in a soft blue street-length frock of net and taffeta cummerbund and a bow in back. Her colonial bouquet was of blue and white baby chrysanthemums. Elaine Gunderson, Redgranite, was bridesmaid in an identical gown of shrimp colorcarried a matching colonial bouquet. The best man was Garvin Shields, Berlin, and groomsman was Mure Gunderson, Redgranite. Guests were ushered by Victor Fichsteadt, Wautoma, and Herbert Kelm, Berlin. A reception followed at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, after which the couple left for a honeymoon trip. They will live at 486A Broadway. Mrs. Harke was graduated from Westfield High School and is employed by Wisconsin Telephone Company here. Her husband is a Berlin High School graduate and is employed by Clarence Braun, contractor.
Karen Roche Wedding to David Harke, 1960.
Karen Raye (Roche) Harke died September 29, 2002, at University Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 60. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.
The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI
Walter Alvin Harke, Tuesday, July 15, 1919 - Saturday, May 21, 2005, Age 85
Walter A. Harke, age 85, of Neshkoro, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1919 in the Town of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, the son of Edward and Emma (Hessler) Harke. He married Irmgard Buchholz on November 15, 1940 at the Emmanuel (Big Mecan) Lutheran Church of Montello. Walter and Irmgard farmed by Neshkoro for 57 years before they retired and moved to the Village of Neshkoro. Walter also had other jobs during his career which included; Green Bay Foods for 12 years, Holzhueter Service Station in Neshkoro for 6 years, hauled milk for Shield’s Creamery and ASC for many years. He was a Director for Crystal Lake Insurance for 24 years, Director for Wild Rose Creamery, and a Town of Crystal Lake Board Member. Walter was baptized, confirmed, and a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Irmgard; 3 daughters, Julianna (Norman) Becker of Berlin, June (the late husband Dennis) Kitchen of Neshkoro, Jane (Robinson) Butz of Cedarburg; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Leona Schmidt of Beaver Dam; sister-in-law Irma Harke of Rockford, IL.; brother-in-law Edgar Buchholz of Green Lake, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Dennis Kitchen, sister Evelyn Rucks, brother Arnold Harke, sister-in-law Dorothy Buchholz,and a grandson. A funeral service for Walter A. Harke will take place on Tuesday, May 24, at 2:00 P.M., with visitation starting at 12:00 P.M., from Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro with Rev. Franklin Giebel officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Neshkoro. A memorial has been established. Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home in Princeton.
Irmgard B. Harke
Irmgard B. Harke, age 90, of Neshkoro, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at the Juliette Manor Nursing Home in Berlin. She had been a resident of Juliette Manor for the past two years. She was born on July 11, 1915 in the Township of Shields, Marquette County the daughter of Albert and Anna (Wegner) Buchholz. She married Walter A. Harke on November 15, 1940 at Emmanuel (Big Mecan) Lutheran Church of Montello. Irmgard and Walter farmed by Neshkoro for 57 years, before they retired in 1997, and moved to the Village of Neshkoro. She also worked at Neshkoro Products for several years before she retired. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed needlework. Irmgard was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro. She is survived by 3 daughters, Julianna (Norman) Becker of Berlin, June (the late husband Dennis) Kitchen of Neshkoro, Jane (Robinson) Butz of Cedarburg; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; brother Edgar Buchholz of Green Lake; 2 sisters-in-law, Leona Schmidt of Beaver Dam, Irma Harke of Rockford, IL.; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter on May 21, 2005, son-in-law, Dennis Kitchen, two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Buchholz, Evelyn Rucks; brother-in-law, Arnold (Ella) Harke and a grandson. A funeral service for Irmgard B. Harke will take place on Friday, July 15, at 2 p.m., with visitation starting at noon from Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro with Rev. Franklin Giebel officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Neshkoro. A memorial has been established. Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home in Princeton.
Leona Schmidt
Leona Schmidt, 78, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Leona was born on March 8, 1928, in the township of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Hessler) Harke. She married Fredrick T. Schmidt, on July 4, 1953. Leona worked for Green Giant Canning Co. in Beaver Dam. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Survivors include her former husband, Fredrick T. Schmidt, Mayville; two daughters, Barbara (Jon) Stradtman, Chippewa Falls, and Dianne (Jerry) Miescke, Burnett; three sons, James Schmidt (fiancee Chris Pylant), Colorado Springs, Colo., John (Carol) Schmidt, Frankfurt, Ky., and Steven Schmidt, Horicon; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Walter and Arnold Harke; one sister, Evelyn Rucks; and one grandson, Scott Miescke. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Zion Lutheran Church, Neshkoro. The Rev. Arthur Senn will officiate. Burial will follow the service in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Neshkoro. The Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home, Princeton, is serving the family.
Arnold Harke
SSN:
394-24-4373
Last Residence:
54923 Berlin, Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:
7 Nov 1913
Died:
5 Jan 2003
State (Year) SSN issued:
Wisconsin (Before 1951 )
Ella Harke
389-46-0152
8 Feb 1917
Oct 1973
Wisconsin (1963 )