1909 ▸ January 5. Birth of William in Medford, Browning Twp, Taylor Co, WI.
Unk ▸ Marriage to Verna J.
1930 ▸ CENSUS. April 14. Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co, WI. Lodger in the household of James B. Jardine.
1935 ▸ August 3. Birth of son, Thomas W. in Oconomowoc, WI.
1940 ▸ CENSUS. April 11. Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI. Household includes William (31) with wife Verna (25) and son, Thomas (4). Last name misspelled “Baebles”.
1940 ▸ October 16. Draft Card WWII. Age 31. Residence: 2431 N. Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI. Wife, Verna Jane Baehler. Employer, Blatz Brewing Co.
1945 ▸ February 28. Enlistment WWII, Navy.
1946 ▸ February 12. Discharge WWII, Navy.
1950 ▸ CENSUS. April 1. Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI. Household includes William O (41) with wife Verna J (35) and son, Thomas W (14).
1961 ▸ July 8. Marriage of Thomas W. to Helen Larson in Colfax, Dunn Co, WI.
1994 ▸ December 11. Death of William in Milwaukee, WI. Buried TBD
2015 ▸ November 18. Death of Thomas W Baehler in Oconomowoc, WI. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co, IL.
1961
Leader-Telegram
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Wednesday, July 12, 1961
pg 5
Larson-Baehler
Nuptials Read
[photo w/caption: Mrs. Thomas Baehler]
Colfax — Wed Saturday at Colfax Lutheran Church by the Rev. Wallace Aos were Helen Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Larson of this city, and Thomas Baehler, son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Baehler, Milwaukee. The bride’s father gave her in marriage.
Embroidered silk organza fashioned the bridal gown which was styled with portrait neckline and tiered skirt. A pearl crown held the silk illusion veil, and the bridal bouquet was of pink roses and stephanotis.
Suzanne Larson, maid of honor, wore a ballerina length dress of white nylon sheer with aqua Schiffli embroidery on bodice and skirt and in aqua cummerbund. Janet Larson, bridesmaid, was attired in a dress similar to the maid of honor with pink embroidery. Both carried cascades of pink carnations.
Attending the groom were Noel Grimm, best man, and Dick Ohl. Orville Larson and Harold Clemens served as ushers.
A reception in Luther Hall followed the ceremony. After a wedding trip to Canada and the East Coast, the couple will make their home in Milwaukee.
2014
NOTE: Obituary for Helen Larson Baehler.
Newspaper TBD
Age 80, of Rockford passed away Tuesday. Born in Colfax, WI, the daughter of Reuben and Hazel (Hovre) Larson. Married on July 8, 1961. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Employed as a first grade teacher for several years. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Helen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was an excellent cook and baker; she made fantastic pies and Norwegian cookies at Christmas time. She was a 3rd generation American and still 100% Norwegian.
Predeceased by her parents; brothers, Charles and Orville. The family wishes to thank the Emeritus of Rockford staff and caregivers for the fine accommodations, food, and assistance while Helen was in the Alzheimer’s care unit.
2015
NOTE: Obituary for Thomas W. Baehler.
Newspaper TBD
Thomas W. Baehler, 80, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born on August 3, 1935 in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of William and Verna (Daute) Baehler. Married Helen M. Larson on July 8, 1961 in Colfax, WI. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in mechanical engineering, and was a Registered Professional mechanical engineer. Tom worked for Ingersoll-Rand Co., Twin Disc, INC., and Sundstrand while in Rockford having worked for Allis-Chalmers tractor works in Milwaukee, WI previously. A member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Rockford Engineering Society, Belvidere Moose Lodge #295 and the Model “T” Ford Club International. He enjoyed cars, gardening, fixing things, family, friends, and all things American.
Survivors include daughters, Kay (Randall) Gargas of Palos Verdes Estates, CA; and their two daughters, Kendra, Kirsten, and one son, Brendan; Tracey (Matthew) Lopes of Hinsdale; and their three daughters Caitlin, Mariel, Corinne; Amy (Bret) Conway of Hinsdale; and their two daughters, Maya, Colette, and son, Nate.
Predeceased by parents; and wife, Helen.
A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held at a later date.
Burial in Arlington Memorial Park.
Honquest Funeral Home, Rockford, IL assisted the family.