1872 ▸ May 13. Born Uebeschi, Bern, Switzerland
1892 ▸ March. Immigrated to America. Havre to New York
1897 ▸ October 10. Marriage to Harriet R. Graham (Hattie), WI
1897 ▸ December 22. Birth of daughter, Lucile
1899 ▸ October 7. Birth of son
1899 ▸ October 7. Death of son
1900 ▸ CENSUS. June 19. Courtland Town, Columbia Co, WI. Household includes John (28) with wife Hattie (30) and brother Adolph (24). Where is Lucile?
1902 ▸ Naturalized
1905 ▸ Wisconsin CENSUS. Courtland, Columbia Co, WI. Household included John (32) with wife Harriett (36), daughter Lucile (7) and brother Adolph Bahler (29)
1910 ▸ CENSUS. April 19. Fox Lake, Dodge Co, WI. Household includes John (38) with wife Hattie (42), daughter Lulcil (12) and Hired Man, Ray Herringer (25)
1915 ▸ June 16. Marriage of daughter Lucile to Fredrick Wilhelm (Fred) Hahn in McMillan, Marathon Co, WI
1917 ▸ February 25. Birth of grandson, Luzern B. (Jack) Hahn in McMillan, Marathon Co, WI
1920 ▸ CENSUS. January 12. McMillan, Marathon Co, WI. Household includes John (47) with wife Hattie H. (52)
1930 ▸ CENSUS. McMillan, Marathon Co, WI. Household includes John (57) with wife Hattie H. (61)
1940 ▸ CENSUS. April 24. McMillan, Marathon Co, WI. Household includes John (67) with wife Hattie H. (71)
1942 ▸ June 25. Death of Hattie R. Buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co, WI Cemetery
1955 ▸ October 24. Death of John, age 82, Marshfield Wood Co, WI. Buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co, WI Cemetery, with wife, Hattie.
Harriet R. Graham – wife of John Baehler
1869 ▸ July 9. Born in Wisconsin
1897 ▸ October 10. Marriage to John Baehler, WI
1942 ▸ June 25. Death of Hattie R. Buried in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co, WI Cemetery
The two youngest Baehler’s, John and Adolph, immigrated together aboard Le Bretagne from Le Havre to New York arriving 21 March, 1892. Later naturalization records give the arrival date as 14 March, 1892; however, I believe this passenger list showing “Bahler Hans, age 20, and Bahler Adolph, age 17” near the top of the list must be correct.
The 1900 Federal Census and the 1905 Wisconsin Census, above, show brother Adolph living with John and family.
1918, 29 January, John Baehler’s Intent to Naturalize Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992.
1920, 20 May, John Baehler’s Naturalization card Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992.
1907
The Post-Crescent
Appleton, Wisconsin
Saturday, 21 September, 1907
pg 8
Cheese Premiums.
The dairy awards to state fair winners have been announced. P.H. Kasper, of Welcome takes third premium on Cheddar cheese, $20; and John Baehler of Seymour, fourth on flats and daisies, $40. A.T. Peterson of Appleton, was 13th on flats, his premium being $15.33. On Young Americas H.J. Stacker of Dale was eleventh, premium $4.
1915
The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 24 June, 1915
pg 1
Miss Baehler Married To Fred Hahn June 15
Miss Lucile E. Baehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler of the town of McMillan and Fred Hahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn of the same town, were united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage June 16. Rev. A. Patz, pastor of the McMillan Lutheran church, performed the ceremony at 7:30 a.m.
Miss Clara Baehler, of Medford, cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid, and Robert Hahn, brother of the groom, was the best man.
Mr. and Mrs. Hahn will enjoy a brief wedding trip to Milwaukee, Oshkosh and other places. They will make their home on the farm of the groom in the town of McMillan. Both of the young people have the hearty good wishes of many friends for a long and happy wedded life.
The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 24 June, 1915
pg 10
Staadt.
Miss Clara Baehler of Medford came last Saturday to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Lucile Baehler.
1919
The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 28 August, 1919
pg 4
McMillan.
John Baehler and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and son, auto to Randolf last week Thursday to visit with relatives. They returned home last Monday.
The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 October, 1919
pg 5
McMillan.
Miss Laura Baehler from Medford is staying at the John Baehler home. She will be employed at Marshfield for the coming winter.
1922
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 16 November, 1922
pg 3
McMillan
Sam Suter and Gottfred Baehler of Medford visited at the homes of the latter’s brother John Baehler. Miss Lydia Baehler who has been here for two weeks returned home with them.
1928
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 7 June, 1928
pg 5
M’Millan Equity To Meet Friday Night
Other Social Items And Personal Mention Reported Recently
(By Special Correspondent)
McMillan, June 7.—Mrs. John Baehler, who has been receiving treatment for burns received three weeks ago when she upset a pail of boiling water, has practically recovered from the results of the accident.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Saturday, 30 June, 1928
pg 7
Personal Mention
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and son, Route No. 4, visited recently at the Godfrey Baehler home at Medford.
1930
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 27 May, 1930
pg 2
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and son, Luzern, visited Sunday with relatives at Medford.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 17 July, 1930
pg 3
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler spent Sunday at Neillsville.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 24 September, 1930
pg 8
McMillan
Mr. Rudolph Baehler and daughter, Mrs. J. Schambert of Milwaukee, visited Saturday at the John Baehler home. From here they went to Medford.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 7 October, 1930
pg 2
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clemmons and son and Gottfried Baehler of Medford visited recently at the Fred Hahn home.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 14 October, 1930
pg 3
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler visited Sunday at the Clemmens home at Medford.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 4 November, 1930
pg 2
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and son, Luzern, and Herman Baehler visited Friday at Unity.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 4 November, 1930
pg 7
Events of Interest in the Social Sphere
Two Programs Presented By Equity Auxiliary
(By News-Herald Correspondent)
McMillan, Nov. 4—Two groups of entertainment, one planned by Miss Margaret Lang and the other by Mrs. Fred Hahn, were enjoyed last evening by a large group of members of the McMillan local, American Society of Equity, and their families in the Community club house at the regular joint meeting of the Equity and the Woman’s auxiliary, at which Mrs. Nick Wiltgen was hostess.
Musical numbers by the “Old Timers”, two songs by Mrs. Wiltgen, “That is How I Found it Out,” and “The Equity Picnic,” two recitations, “My Dolly,” by Eileen Baumbach and “My Uncle’s Glasses,” by Margaret Baumbach, and two plays composed the program planned by Miss Lang.
The first play presented, classed as a melodrama, included the following cast of characters:
Manuel del Papolo . . . . . . John Lang.
Zingarella . . . . . . Mrs. Julius Schallock.
Maggie O’Brien . . . . . . Mrs. Otto Baumbach.
Patrick . . . . . . Otto Baumbach.
Curtains . . . . . .Mrs. August Luchterhand, and Mrs. Nick Wiltgen.
Hours . . . . . .Mrs. Hupe.
Sun . . . . . . Mrs. Ben Merkel.
Darkness . . . . . . Mrs. John Breidenbach.
Stand . . . . . . Mrs. John Henseler.
Reader . . . . . . Mrs. William Klemme.
The other number, “The Old Maid’s Tea Party,” was enacted by Mrs. Otto Baumbach as the hostess; Christine Lang as the up-to-date old maid; Margaret Lang as the eldest old maid, and Mrs. Floyd Peterson as the traveling old maid.
The second part of the program had been arranged for the October meeting, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Klemme, but was postponed because of the lack of stage facilities. It consisted of the following numbers:
Instrumental music . . . . . .Leonard Hahn.
Reading, “So Was I” . . . . . .Norma Frankland.
“Progressive Ages” . . . . . .Ida Weinfurtner, Lucille Kloehn, Eileen Frankland, Irene Kloehn, Esther Draheim, Mrs. Otto Kloehn, Mrs. Fred Draheim, Mrs. Fred Dethloff.
Song, “Four Thousand Years Ago” . . . . . .Milo Frankland and Leonard Hahn.
Play, “The Squire’s Bride” . . . . . .Amanda Dethloff, Gladys Marks, Mrs. Fred Hahn, Mrs. A.C. Marks, Mrs. John Baehler, Mrs. Herman Hahn, Mrs. Robert Kolell, Mrs. Peter Schaefer, Mrs. Ben Lang.
Song, “When Will I Be Married” . . . . . .Norma Frankland.
Play, “A Sure Cure For Falsehoods,” . . . . . .Mr. and Mrs. Emmett G. Colvin and Norma Frankland.
Following the entertainment separate business sessions were held by the men and women, at which reports were given by delegates to the annual state convention, held last week in Wisconsin Rapids.
Mrs. William Klemme, who together with Mrs. Julius Schallock represented the auxiliary, told of the various matters of business brought before the convention, including the resignation of Mrs. Frank Melville of Chippewa Falls as editorial manager, and the election of her successor, Mrs. Vesta Cain of Bancroft, and the re-election of all other officers.
She also mentioned the various contests to be held during the year, and announced that two Eau Claire locals, Loyalty and Drammen, had tied for honors in a project contest held last year, and were each awarded $2.50.
Other auxiliary members who attended were Mrs. August Luchterhand, Mrs. Fred Hahn, and Mrs. Otto Kloehn. August Luchterhand was the Equity delegate.
At the close of the business sessions lunch was served to approximately 90 by the hostess and her assistants.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 4 November, 1930
pg 7
Social Events in McMillan Town
McMillan, Nov. 4—Thirty-five members of Mrs. John Baehler’s Sunday school class of the Methodist Episcopal church of Marshfield surprised Mrs. Baehler Friday. Dinner was served by the class and a social time was enjoyed.
The Community club will meet Friday evening at the club house. A varied program is being arranged.
Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau, Wisconsin
Thursday, 6 November, 1930
pg 20
McMillan
Mrs. John Baehler was pleasantly surprised Friday by a group of friends and members of her Sunday school class in Marshfield. Each brought some part of a delicious chicken dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn and son, Luzern, and Herman Baehler visited at Unity Friday afternoon.
1931
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 24 June, 1931
pg 3
M’Millan Parents Entertain For Son
Many Guests Attend Celebration of Confirmation Event Sunday
(By News-Herald Correspondent)
McMillan, June 24.—Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn entertained in honor of their son Luzern, who was confirmed Sunday. Those present were Mrs. Walter Hahn and children of Milwaukee, Mrs. Louise Uthmeier and children of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn and Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 15 September, 1931
pg 7
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baehler and family of Great Falls, Mont., visited at the John Baehler and Fred Hahn homes last week.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 20 October, 1931
pg 2
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler and Mrs. Fred Hahn attended the home economics short course at Wausau on Thursday.
Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 28 October, 1931
pg 14
McMillan
McMillan guests at the Rotary luncheon and program in Marshfield Monday evening, October 26, were August Luchterhand and son, Rueben, Fred Hahn and John Baehler.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 9 December, 1931
pg 3
McMillan
Herman Baehler has returned to his home at Medford after a visit with relatives in this vicinity.
Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau, Wisconsin
Friday, 11 December, 1931
pg 9
McMillan
Herman Baehler of Medford visited his uncle, John Baehler, the past ten days.
1932
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 5 May, 1932
pg 9
McMillan
Equity Auxiliary Meets At M’Millan
Make Plans For Get-together, June 7
(By News-Herald Correspondent)
McMillan May 4—The meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the American Society of Equity, which was held Tuesday evening at the A.C. Marks home, was well attended. Mrs. Otto Baumbach, president, opened the meeting.. There was a lengthy discussion on the get-together meeting May 18 at the club house.
Reports were made by leaders, Mrs. William Klemme and Mrs. Baumbach. The men also held a business meeting. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be at the John Baehler home, June 7.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 21 September, 1932
pg 3
McMillan
The following are those who attended the get-together of Woman’s clubs at Stratford Tuesday. Mrs. John Neubauer, Mrs. Frank Sherman, Mrs. Loyal Brandt, Mrs. Alois Nickolai, Mrs. John Frankland, Mrs. Julius Schallock, Mrs. Frank Walti, Mrs. John Baehler and Mrs. Fred Hahn.
Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau, Wisconsin
Thursday, 13 October, 1932
pg 15
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler returned the latter part of the week from Randolph.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Thursday, 20 October, 1932
pg 8
McMillan
Mr. and Mrs. John Baehler and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hahn visited at Greenwood Sunday.
1933
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Monday, 23 October, 1933
pg 5
McMillan
Mrs. Laura Larsen of Nasonville, accompanied by Mrs. John Baehler and Mrs. Fred Hahn returned Friday after visiting several days at Randolph, at the Adolph Baehler home.
There are a few more meetings of the Ladies Auxiliary…
1942
1942: Obituary for John’s wife, Harriett
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Friday, 26 June, 1942
pg 6
M’Millan Resident Dies During Night
Illness Fatal to Mrs. John Baehler, 72; Funeral on Sunday
Mrs. John Baehler, 72, Town of McMillan resident since 1912, died about 10:30 o’clock last night at her home on route 4 of complications, following an illness of about six months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Rembs Funeral Home, where the body will lie in state after Saturday noon. The Rev. Ellery J. Beal, pastor of the First Methodist Church here, will officiate, and burial will be made in Hillside cemetery.
Mrs. Baehler, nee Hattie Harriet Graham, was born July 9, 1869 at Randolph, where she was educated and later married John Baehler, on Oct. 10, 1896. They lived in that city until 1912, when they came to the Town of McMillan, where they have lived since.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Lucile) Hahn, McMillan; a brother, George Graham, Randolph; and a grandchild. One son, a sister, and two brothers preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 30 June, 1942
pg 7
Baehler Services
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Remgs Funeral Home for Mrs. John Baehler, 73, who died at her home in the Town of McMillan Thursday evening at 10:30 o’clock. Interment was made in Hillside cemetery.
The Rev. Ellery J. Beal of first Methodist Church had charge of the services. Pallbearers were Charles and August Luchterhand, Charles Grambow, Homer Potter, Otto Luther, and John Frankland. Flowers were carried by Mrs. Elmer Luchterhand, Mrs. Homer Potter, Mrs. Bernard Zoellner, Mrs. Elva Woldt, Mrs. Robert Hahn, and Mrs. Ed Schneider.
Relatives and friends from out of town at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Graham, Randolph; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Baehler, Oakfield; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Marohl and family, Mayville; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clemens, Medford.
1955
1955: Obituary for John Baehler
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 25 October, 1955
pg 12
John Baehler
Final rites will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Hansen Funeral home for John Baehler, 83, of route 4, Marshfield, who died at 11 o’clock Monday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital here, just four hours after he had been admitted as a patient. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning this evening.
The Rev. Dwight Jarvis will officiate at the final rites and burial will take place in Hillside cemetery.
Mr. Baehler, who had resided in the town of McMillan since 1912, was a farmer all his life. He was born in Switzerland May 13, 1872, received his education there, and came to the United States at the age of 18. He settled in Dodge county, living there until moving to this area. His marriage to the former Hattie Graham took place at Randolph on Oct. 14, 1895. She died in 1942. An infant son and a sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Lucille) Hahn, route 4, Marshfield; a brother, Adolph, Oakfield, and three brothers living in Switzerland; one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Friday, 28 October, 1955
pg 14
Baehler Service Held Yesterday
Route 4 Resident Buried at Hillside
The Rev. Dwight C. Jarvis officiated at funeral rites Thursday afternoon at the Hansen Funeral Home for John Baehler, 83, of route 4, Marshfield, who died Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital here. Two selections sung by William Allen at the services were “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” and “This Holy Hour.”
Serving as pallbearers were Frank Kaholka, Arnold Sersch, Elmer Luchterhand, Alva Woldt, Rueben Luchterhand and Victor Dornfeldt.
Coming from a distance to attend the funeral were Miss Lily Baehler, Jacob Baehler and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Poepke, Seymour; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Baehler, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Baehler, Oakfield; Mrs and Mrs. Harold Clemens, John Weiss, Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baehler, Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hahn, South Milwaukee, Mrs. Herman Marohl, Mayville.
Wausau Daily Herald
Wausau, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 22 November, 1955
pg 23
Legals
Notice of Taking Proofs of Heirship And to Creditors
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Marathon County
In the Matter of the Estate of John Baehler Deceased.
Application for letters of administration having been filed in the estate of John Baehler, deceased, late of the Town of McMillan, in said County; and all the heirs having consented thereto in writing:
Notice is hereby given that all claims against the said John Baehler, deceased, late of the Town of McMillan, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, must be presented to said County Court at Wausau, in said County, on or before the 6th day of March, 1956, or be barred; and that all such claims and demands will be examined and adjusted and proofs of who are the heirs of said decedent will be taken at the term of said Court to be held at the Courthouse in the City of Wausau, in said County on Tuesday, the 13th day of March, 1956, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated November 4th, 1955,
By Order of the Court,
F.G. Loeffler,
Judge
John H. Stauber, Attorney.
1974
Obituary for Lucille Baehler – Daughter of John Baehler
Marshfield News-Herald
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 28 May, 1974
pg 17
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Fred Hahn (with photo)
Mrs. Fred (Lucille) Hahn, of 1504 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, shortly after admission. She was 76 years of age.
Services have been set for 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the town of McMillan with the Rev. Walter Koepsell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Hillside cemetery.
Visitations may be made at the Hansen Chapel from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and until 9 a.m. Thursday and then at the church.
The former Lucille Baehler was born Dec. 22, 1897, in Randolph, Columbia County, and moved to the town of McMillan in 1912. After her marriage to Fred Hahn on June 14, 1915, in the town of McMillan, they operated a farm there until coming to Marshfield about five years ago.
Her husband preceded her in death in 1969.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, Luzern, Marshfield, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.