The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Doris Louise Rixey1,2

F, #57301, b. 10 August 1921, d. 26 November 1985

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Leroy LaBaron Welch (b. 17 January 1916, d. 10 November 1980)

SonLeroy LaBaron Welch, Jr. (d. DECEASED)
DaughterSherynn Louise Welch (b. about 1943, d. 30 December 1943)
SonRonald R. Welch
DaughterCheryl Lee Welch+
SonWilliam L. "Bill" Welch+ (b. 13 September 1951, d. 12 December 2021)

BASIC FACTS

Doris Louise Rixey was born on 10 August 1921 in Clayton, Union Co., New Mexico.2 She and Leroy LaBaron Welch were married on 11 July 1940.3 She died on 26 November 1985, at age 64, in Sparta, Monroe Co., Wisconsin.2 She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe Co., Wisconsin.4
Doris Louise Rixey had reference number 57618. She was enumerated on the census in Colfax County, New Mexico (1930, 1940); Baltimore County, Maryland (1950.) She was a Longtime Avon representative.2 OBITUARY - The La Crosse Tribune; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Thursday, November 28, 1985; Page 13 (Newspapers.com)

Doris Welch
TOMAH, Wis. - Doris "Louise" Welch, 64 , of Tomah, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, in St. Mary's Hospital, Sparta.
She was born Aug. 10, 1921, in Clayton, N.M., to Jesse and Doris (Goodale) Rixey.
She married Le Roy Welch on July 11, 1940. He died Nov. 10, 1980.
They had lived in Tomah for the past 30 years.
She was a longtime Avon representative and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Tomah.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald of Meyerton, South Africa, and William of Necedah; a daughter Cheryl Frantz of Tomah; four grandchildren; and a sister, Nadine Grellner of Kirkwood, Mo. .
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the White Funeral Home, Tomah. The Rev. Wesley Schirmer will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Memorial Garden Cemetery, Tomah.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 pm. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the services.

Citations

  1. [S2391] 1950 Census, Maryland, Baltimore City County
  2. [S9875] Obituary - Doris Louise (Rixey) Welch
  3. [S10977] Obituary - Leroy LaBaron Welch
  4. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

William L. "Bill" Welch1

M, #57302, b. 13 September 1951, d. 12 December 2021

Parents

FatherLeroy LaBaron Welch (b. 17 January 1916, d. 10 November 1980)
MotherDoris Louise Rixey (b. 10 August 1921, d. 26 November 1985)
Pedigree Link

Family:

DaughterBarbara Ellen Welch
DaughterErica Dawn Welch+

BASIC FACTS

William L. "Bill" Welch was born on 13 September 1951 in Baltimore, Baltimore City Co., Maryland.1 He died on 12 December 2021, at age 70, in Mauston, Juneau Co., Wisconsin.1 He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe Co., Wisconsin.1
William L. "Bill" Welch had reference number 57619. He resided in Tomah, Monroe Co., Wisconsin (1980); Necedah, Juneau Co., Wisconsin (1985.)2,3 OBITUARY - (Find-A-Grave)

William "Bill" L. Welch, age 70, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin. He was born September 13, 1951, to LeRoy and Doris "Louise" (Rixey) Welch at the Fort George G. Meade Military Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Iwanowicz of Camp Douglas, WI; and Erica Voigt of Wolf Point, Montana; his grandchildren, Matthew Iwanowicz, Bryant Welch, Beth Voigt, and Emma Voigt; his sister, Cheryl Frantz of Tomah; brother, Ronald (Mary) Welch; along with 3 nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Doris "Louise" Welch, infant sister, Sherynn Welch; infant brother, LeRoy L. Welch Jr.; son-in-law, Todd Voigt; and his brother-in-law, Daniel Frantz.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tomah. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S10977] Obituary - Leroy LaBaron Welch
  3. [S9875] Obituary - Doris Louise (Rixey) Welch

Robert Omer Bell1,2,3

M, #57303, b. 1 July 1926, d. 31 January 1987

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Beverly Yvonne Giesler (b. 7 January 1932, d. 21 May 2019)

DaughterBeverly Yolanda Bell
SonRonald Otis Bell
DaughterPatricia Joann Bell

BASIC FACTS

Robert Omer Bell was born on 1 July 1926 in Denver, Colorado.3 He and Beverly Yvonne Giesler were married on 12 August 1951 in Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.2 He died on 31 January 1987, at age 60.4 He was buried in Pickens Cemetery, Green Forest, Carroll County, Arkansas.5
Robert Omer Bell had reference number 57620. World War II, U.S. Navy, Fireman 1st Class, enlisted: 26 Jan 1944, discharged: 9 Nov 1945.3,6 He resided in El Cajon, San Diego Co., California (1945.)3 He was enumerated on the census in Denver County, Colorado (1930, 1940.) Tattoo on left forearm.3 Robert's identity was verified because his address on the marriage certificate to Beverly Giesler and his address on his World War II Draft Card are identical.
Robert's Find-A-Grave memorial shows him as one of his mother's siblings instead of one of her children.

GRAVE MARKER

ROBERT OMER BELL
F1 US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
JUL 1 1926 JAN 31, 1987.

Citations

  1. [S2722] Birth Records - California, California Birth Index 1905 - 1995 (Ancestry.Com)
  2. [S8910] Marriage Records - Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863 - 2018 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S12481] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S12468] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850 - 2010 (Ancestry.com)

Jean Louise Hoar1,2,3,4

F, #57304, b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr., (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)

DaughterMary Louise Giesler+ (b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015)
SonThomas E. Giesler+

BASIC FACTS

Jean Louise Hoar was born on 27 February 1926 in Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.1,4 She and Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr., were married on 9 February 1948 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.2 She died on 17 October 2007, at age 81, in Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas.4
Jean Louise Hoar had reference number 57621. She was enumerated on the census in Denver County, Colorado (1930, 1940); Jefferson County, Colorado (1950.) Jean was married several times after her marriage to Henry Giesler.

OBITUARY - The Kansas City Star; Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, October 19, 2007; Page 19 (Newspapers.com)

JEAN LOUISE SPENCE
Jean Louise Spence, 81, passed away October 17, 2007. Private services. She is survived by three children, Thomas Giesler, Mary Stubblefield, and Chris LeJeune. Arr.: McGilley & Frey Funeral Home, (913) 782-0582.

Citations

  1. [S2382] 1950 Census, Colorado, Jefferson County
  2. [S8910] Marriage Records - Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863 - 2018 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S2052] 1940 Census, Colorado, Denver County
  4. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

Mary Louise Giesler1,2

F, #57305, b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015

Parents

FatherHenry LaBaron Giesler, Jr. (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)
MotherJean Louise Hoar (b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Louise Giesler was born on 7 November 1948 in Colorado.1,3 She and Bruce Franklin Talmage were married before 1977. She and Lee Stubblefield were married before 2015. She died on 1 February 2015, at age 66.
Mary Louise Giesler had reference number 57622. She was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Colorado (1950.) She was Farming (1970.)4 She resided in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., Colorado (1977); Littleton, Arapahoe Co., Colorado (1999.)5,6 OBITUARY - Website: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19548757/Mary-Louise-Stubblefield

Survived by two daughters Kristy Thompson & Tanya Roach and one son Glenn Talmage; Husband Lee Stubblefield; sister of Tom, Christine and Mertie; grandmother of Alysia, Isayah, Caiden, Ashton, Tristian, Zachary, Austin, Sequoia and Juniper; mother-in-law of Shane.
Services will be held at Arvada United Methodist Church on Saturday February 7th at 11:00 am. There will be a pot luck following the service, please bring a side dish.

Citations

  1. [S2382] 1950 Census, Colorado, Jefferson County
  2. [S10668] Obituary - Jean Louise (Hoar) Giesler-Larson-Spence
  3. [S12453] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S8941] Marriage Records - Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960 - 2005 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr
  6. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen

Francis Michael Hoar1

M, #57306
Pedigree Link

Family: Norma May Joralemon

DaughterJean Louise Hoar+ (b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007)

Citations

  1. [S2052] 1940 Census, Colorado, Denver County

Norma May Joralemon1,2

F, #57307
Pedigree Link

Family: Francis Michael Hoar

DaughterJean Louise Hoar+ (b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007)

Citations

  1. [S2052] 1940 Census, Colorado, Denver County
  2. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

Thomas E. Giesler1,2

M, #57308

Parents

FatherHenry LaBaron Giesler, Jr. (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)
MotherJean Louise Hoar (b. 27 February 1926, d. 17 October 2007)
Pedigree Link

Family: Rhonda Kay Flewelling (b. 30 May 1951, d. 6 April 2015)

DaughterNanette Florene Giesler
DaughterBeryl Elizabeth Giesler
DaughterTommi Renee Giesler

BASIC FACTS

Thomas E. Giesler and Rhonda Kay Flewelling were married on 17 October 1977.3

Citations

  1. [S10668] Obituary - Jean Louise (Hoar) Giesler-Larson-Spence
  2. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen
  3. [S11627] Obituary - Rhonda Kay (Flewelling) Giesler

Lee Stubblefield1

M, #57309
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Lee Stubblefield and Mary Louise Giesler were married before 2015.

Citations

  1. [S10668] Obituary - Jean Louise (Hoar) Giesler-Larson-Spence

Bruce Franklin Talmage1

M, #57310
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Louise Giesler (b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015)

SonGlenn Talmage

BASIC FACTS

Bruce Franklin Talmage and Mary Louise Giesler were married before 1977.

Citations

  1. [S11281] Obituary - Mary Louise (Giesler) Talmage-Stubblefield

Glenn Talmage1

M, #57311

Parents

FatherBruce Franklin Talmage
MotherMary Louise Giesler (b. 7 November 1948, d. 1 February 2015)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S11281] Obituary - Mary Louise (Giesler) Talmage-Stubblefield

William Ray "Bill" Dankes-Giesler1,2

M, #57312, b. 21 November 1943, d. 5 October 2007

Parents

Step-fatherHenry LaBaron Giesler, Jr. (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)
MotherBeryl Elizabeth Pfiester (b. 20 March 1924, d. 4 November 1999)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William Ray "Bill" Dankes-Giesler was born on 21 November 1943 in Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. He died on 5 October 2007, at age 63.
William Ray "Bill" Dankes-Giesler had reference number 57629. He resided in Saint Louis, Saint Louis City Co., Missouri (1977); Shipman, Macoupin Co., Illinois (1999.)1,2 He was enumerated on the census in Denver County, Colorado (1950.) OBITUARY - The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois; Sunday, October 7, 2007; Page 14 (GenealogyBank.com)

SHIPMAN - William Ray "Bill" Giesler, 63, of Shipman died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at his home.
Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr
  2. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen

Carolyn J. Dankes-Giesler1

F, #57313

Parents

Step-fatherHenry LaBaron Giesler, Jr. (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)
MotherBeryl Elizabeth Pfiester (b. 20 March 1924, d. 4 November 1999)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr

John Hedgecock1

M, #57314
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr

Muriel K. Dankes-Giesler1

F, #57315

Parents

Step-fatherHenry LaBaron Giesler, Jr. (b. 20 February 1924, d. 27 November 1977)
MotherBeryl Elizabeth Pfiester (b. 20 March 1924, d. 4 November 1999)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Muriel K. Dankes-Giesler and Jerry Wright were married before 1999.

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr

Unknown Reynolds1

M, #57316
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr

Kenneth Kirkland Mills1,2

M, #57317, b. 11 December 1933, d. 1 October 2021

Parents

Pedigree Link

Family: Beverly Yvonne Giesler (b. 7 January 1932, d. 21 May 2019)

DaughterDiane L. Mills

BASIC FACTS

Kenneth Kirkland Mills was born on 11 December 1933 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California.2 He and Beverly Yvonne Giesler were married on 24 April 1966 in Santa Clara Co., California.3 He died on 1 October 2021, at age 87, in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.2 He was buried in Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.2
Kenneth Kirkland Mills had reference number 57634. OBITUARY - (Find-A-Grave)

Kenneth K Mills December 11, 1933 ~ October 1, 2021 (age 87)
Kenneth Kirkland Mills, 87, of San Jose, California, passed away October 1, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1933, in Oakland Ca., the son of late Reginald and Marjorie Mills. He was the youngest of 2 siblings. On April 24, 1966, he married Beverly Yvonne Mills, the absolute love of his life.
He is survived by his daughter, Roberta Andrade; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Steve Faro; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Bell and Keli Russo; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and David Castien; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert Guariniello; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Frank Jewett; daughter, Diane Mills; grandchildren, Joseph Hubbell, Shannon Hubbell, Ray Rivera, Christine Rivera, Gina Faro, Fabian Faro, Kelly Hawkins, Jessica Russo, Emily and Jeff Sires, Lily and Josh Bruns, Albert Guariniello, Amanda Guariniello, Briana and Josh Gurley, Cierra Jewett and Cody Jewett; great grandchildren, Emmy Rivera, Joseph Rivera, Charles Hawkins, Beatrix Sires, Dean Sires, Allen Sires, Harper Gurley and Noah Gurley.
Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Mills; his sister Elizabeth Mills; his brothers in law Henry Giesler and Daniel Giesler; son-in-law Joseph Hubbell.
A celebration of life will be held in San Jose, Ca. and we will post details in the Mercury News and here, in the next few weeks. We would love to have you to join us in celebrating the most amazing father we could have ever known.
-- Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills

GRAVE MARKER

MILLS
KENNETH K.
DEC. 11, 1933 -
TOGETHER FOREVER
BEVERLY Y.
JAN. 7, 1932 - MAY 21, 2019
FOREVER
.. IN GOD'S LOVING CARE.

Citations

  1. [S10435] Obituary - Henry LaBaron Giesler, Jr
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S8903] Marriage Records - California, "California Marriage Index, 1960 - 1985" (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book

Darlene Unknown1

F, #57318
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen

Rhonda Kay Flewelling1,2

F, #57319, b. 30 May 1951, d. 6 April 2015

Parents

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Rhonda Kay Flewelling was born on 30 May 1951 in Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.2 She and Thomas E. Giesler were married on 17 October 1977.2 She died on 6 April 2015, at age 63.2 She was buried in Cremated.2
Rhonda Kay Flewelling had reference number 57636. She was a Worked full time at B in E Aerospace for over 30 years and also worked part time at JCCC for many years.2 OBITUARY -

Rhonda Kay Giesler, 63, of Olathe, KS., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she met. Rhonda was born on May 30, 1951 in Nevada, Missouri to Leslie and Evelyn (Jones) Flewelling. She attended and graduated from Raytown High School.
She married her husband Thomas E Giesler October 17th 1977. She worked full time at B/E Aerospace for over 30 years and also worked part time at JCCC for many years. While she was working two jobs she took care of all her father's medical needs including driving to Eldorado Springs, MO to pick him up and drive him back to Kansas City for his doctors appointments. She took care of him until his death on 1997. Her greatest joy was raising her children. She loved spending time with her family and her friends. She took care of her mom and her little sister, Mary. She enjoyed shopping, camping at the lake, and the float trips she had with her girlfriends. She also enjoyed trips with her husband which included going to Colorado multiple times, a Caribbean cruise, South Padre Island, TX, Mexico and many more. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving as she prepared the feast for her family. Rhonda was a very caring person with a very big heart. She always put others first before herself. When someone needed something she was always there to give it to them whether it be a hug, a smile, someone to just listen to or clothes because someone couldn’t afford them. She was always there to give and it showed her loving heart in return. She was diagnosed with OPCA in 2002.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her father Leslie Flewelling. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years Tom Giesler of the home, mother Evelyn Flewelling of Olathe, Kansas, four sons; Clevand H. Bellamy and his wife Julie of Olathe, KS., Tim L. Bellamy of Olathe, KS., Lance Harris of Ottawa, KS., Steven Harris and his wife Stephanie of Blue Springs, MO., three daughters; Tommi Giesler of Olathe, KS., Nanette King and her husband Michael of Richmond, KS. and Beryl Pippert of Olathe, KS. Rhonda is also survived by her two brothers; Gary Flewelling and his wife Earlene of Independence, Missouri , Ronnie Flewelling and his wife Edel of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, two sisters; LeAnn Lane and Mary Flewelling. Left behind to cherish her memory are her 20 grandchildren; Zayden Giesler, Jordan Pippert, Ashlyn Kuykendall, Austin Bellamy, Domonick Bellamy, Zackary Bellamy, Makenzee Bellamy, Delaney Bellamy, Pasiley Bellamy, Thomas Conaway, Paul Conaway (Kat), Chaz King, Tryston Harris, Cooper Harris, Dylan Harris, Donny Harris, Victoria Harris, Biance Harris, Chande Jones and Cory Jones. She will be sadly missed by her four great grandchildren; Rose Kuykendall, Thomas Kuykendall, Julie Anne Clough and Katalynia Clough.
Rhonda will be cremated according to her wishes. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18th at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. Visitation 1:00-2:00p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy “OPCA” (National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.) Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilley-frye.com.

Citations

  1. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen
  2. [S11627] Obituary - Rhonda Kay (Flewelling) Giesler

Jerry Wright1

M, #57320
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Jerry Wright and Muriel K. Dankes-Giesler were married before 1999.

Citations

  1. [S9502] Obituary - Beryl Elizabeth (Pfiester) Giesler-Rasmussen

Bessie M. Hill1

F, #57321
Pedigree Link

Family: Chris Pfiester

DaughterBeryl Elizabeth Pfiester+ (b. 20 March 1924, d. 4 November 1999)

Citations

  1. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

Chris Pfiester1

M, #57322
Pedigree Link

Family: Bessie M. Hill

DaughterBeryl Elizabeth Pfiester+ (b. 20 March 1924, d. 4 November 1999)

Citations

  1. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

Leslie Flewelling1

M, #57323
Pedigree Link

Family: Evelyn Jones

DaughterRhonda Kay Flewelling+ (b. 30 May 1951, d. 6 April 2015)

Citations

  1. [S11627] Obituary - Rhonda Kay (Flewelling) Giesler

Evelyn Jones1

F, #57324
Pedigree Link

Family: Leslie Flewelling

DaughterRhonda Kay Flewelling+ (b. 30 May 1951, d. 6 April 2015)

Citations

  1. [S11627] Obituary - Rhonda Kay (Flewelling) Giesler

Tommi Renee Giesler1,2

F, #57325

Parents

FatherThomas E. Giesler
MotherRhonda Kay Flewelling (b. 30 May 1951, d. 6 April 2015)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S11627] Obituary - Rhonda Kay (Flewelling) Giesler
  2. [S2748] Birth Records - Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)