ANTON & LIZZIE

Anthony Schiesl and Lizzie Zimmerman

Anthony Schiesel married Lizzie Zimmerman 31 Oct 1898, in Boyd, Chippewa Co., WI

     Anthony born Manitowoc Co., WI; Lizzie born Edson, WI

     groom's parents: Anthony Schiesel & Anna Schiesel

     bride's parents: Wm. Zimmerman & Anna Hoffman

     -- Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930

Their daughter Clara Schiesel (Geraldine's mother) was born 13 Aug 1899.


Lizzie's obituary in the Stanley Republican (Stanley, Chippewa County, Wis.) Friday, 10 Apr. 1925 (usgennet.com), below:

Schiesel, Elizabeth (23 Dec. 1876 – Apr. 1925)

Elizabeth Zimmerman, wife of Anton Schiesel, died at her home in the Town of Edson on Monday morning, aged 48 years. She had been suffering from an incurable malady for two years. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Zimmerman and she was born in the Town of Edson, December 23, 1876. She was married to Anton Schiesel in 1899 and they settled in the farm home where they have since resided continuously. In addition to her husband she is survived by nine children, 

1. Clara, Mrs. John Schuebel; 
2. Laura, Mrs. Mike Drace; 
3. Helen, 
4. Margaret, 
5. Mary, 
6. Theresa, 
7. Fred, 
8. George and 
9. Edward

The funeral was conducted from the Sacred Heart Church at Edson on Wednesday morning.