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     Becky Prescott is the daughter of David Prescott and Kathyrn Thersa Stumpf.

     Andrew Joseph Watercott is the son of Ronald Joseph Watercott and Barbara Ann Stumpf.

     Allison Marie Watercott is the daughter of Ronald Joseph Watercott and Barbara Ann Stumpf.

     Benjamin John Watercott is the son of Ronald Joseph Watercott and Barbara Ann Stumpf.

     Sara Archer is the daughter of Steven G. Archer and Carol Mary Stumpf.

     Jon Archer is the son of Steven G. Archer and Carol Mary Stumpf.

     Angela Stumpf is the daughter of Richard A. Stumpf and Patricia Ann Bayerl.

     Richard Stumpf is the son of Richard A. Stumpf and Patricia Ann Bayerl.

     Rhonda Marie Bayerl is the daughter of Timothy Earl Bayerl and Marilyn Elaine Stumpf.

     Robert Bayerl is the son of Timothy Earl Bayerl and Marilyn Elaine Stumpf.

     Kristen Kalahar is the daughter of Brian V. Kalahar and Julie Stumpf.

     Tiffany Kalahar is the daughter of Brian V. Kalahar and Julie Stumpf.

     Erin Jessica Flicker is the daughter of Michael John Flicker and Patricia Beverly Stumpf.

     Elizabeth Lauren Flicker is the daughter of Michael John Flicker and Patricia Beverly Stumpf.

     Elsie Wojahn was born on 7 April 1899 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of August Julius Wojahn and Amelia Hiller. Elsie Wojahn married Stephen Jacob Nestaval, son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, circa 1921. Elsie Wojahn died on 9 August 1976 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 77; Social Security Death Index (b- 07Apr1899 d- Aug1976 St. Paul, MN).¹ She was buried on 10 August 1976 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹
     As of circa 1921,her married name was Nestaval. SOURCE: Stella Squires letter 4Aug1991. Her Social Security Number was 476-10-6875 issued in Minnesota.

     John Henry Detwiler Jr. was born on 13 June 1927 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^2,3 He was the son of John Henry (Harry) Detwiler and Helen Alberta Houser. John Henry Detwiler Jr. married Evelyn Claira Black. John Henry Detwiler Jr. died on 15 January 2014 at Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 86.³ He was buried at Tacoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington.
     John Henry Detwiler Jr. was a Shingle-weaver. Has three girls. Letter mailed to John on 16Jan94, unanswered. He lived in 2005 at 409 O St., Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.


John Henry Detwiler, Jr., age 86, a longtime resident of Hoquiam, died on January 15, 2014, at his home in Hoquiam. Mr. Detwiler was born on June 13, 1927, in Seattle, Washington to John Henry and Helen Alberta (Houser) Detwiler. He was raised in the San Juan Islands of Washington State.

He served in the Merchant Marines from 1941 – 1945 and in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1954. Upon his discharge, he came to the Harbor where he had worked as a shingle sawyer for most of his life, but his custom rod business (Seahawk Custom Rods) was his trade.

He was an avid fisherman, sports enthusiast, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His faith and his family were his greatest loves.

Surviving relatives include his children and their spouses, Timothy and Ruth Detwiler, Kari and Ed Hansen, Jodi Mathis, Traci and Alex Whitbeck and Nikki and David Stromire; brothers and spouse, David and Carol Detwiler, Harry Detwiler and Ted Detwiler; sisters, Barb Weaver, Gretchen Monteath and Doreta Gamilles; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife Evelyn Clara Detwiler; brothers, Donald Dean Detwiler and Larry Detwiler and his sister, Joyce Detwiler.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Light and Life Community Church, 2740 Simpson Avenue in Hoquiam, with Pastor Brad Gill officiating. An urn committal service with military honors will be held at the Tahoma National Cemetery at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.

Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary.net.³

     Donald Dean Detwiler was born on 19 August 1928 at Snohomish, Snohomish Co., Washington.² He was the son of John Henry (Harry) Detwiler and Helen Alberta Houser. Donald Dean Detwiler married Donna Lee Houser, daughter of Albert Houser and Nettie Irene Ballou, in 1949 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. Donald Dean Detwiler married Roseann Wheeler on 14 May 1955 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Donald Dean Detwiler died on 16 October 2001 at Washington at age 73. He was buried in October 2001 at Meridian Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington, Plot: Top Right Section.^3,4
     WA Birth Index listed name as Donald Dennis Detwiler. He lived in 1991 at Route 1, Box 241, Soap Lake, Grant Co., Washington. Letter sent to address in 1/1994, returned, unable to forward. His Social Security Number was 531-20-4798 issued in Washington, last residence was Cle Elum, Kittitas Co., Washington, born 19 Aug 1928 and died 16 Oct 2001.

     Gregory John Johnson was born on 25 December 1940 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Gunnard S. Johnson and Catherine E. Mitchell.¹ Gregory John Johnson married Patricia Ann Guetzkow, daughter of Harold A. Guetzkow and Alice Agnes Nestaval, on 29 August 1964 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Gregory John Johnson died on 20 April 2003 at age 62.²
     SOURCE: Helen Kendall. Gregory John Johnson was a Salesman. SOURCE: Geraldine Lien 11/1991. He lived in March 2003 at Bass Lake, Sawyer Co., Wisconsin.²

Following obituary for Gregory Johnson:

Gregory Johnson
Johnson, Gregory - Of Bass Lake, WI Age 62 Formerly of St. Paul. Beloved husband and best friend to Patricia 'Trish'. Loving dad to Stacey (Gary) Paulsen and Tammy (Wayne Swanson) Johnson; devoted 'PaPa' to Alison and Mitchell Paulsen. Also survived by sister Ginger Comstock; bro-in-law Paul Comstock; and many nieces and nephews. His most treasured moments were spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. We will miss him. A GATHERING will be held Sat. from 1-3PM at the BEEBE MORTUARY, 112 W. 3rd St., New Richmond, WI. Beebe Mortuary 715-246-2154.

Published in Pioneer Press on Apr. 25, 2003- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=Gregory-Johnson&pid=964664#sthash.XD8tQcyG.dpuf.²

     Harvey Gregory Sklenar was born on 2 August 1922.^1,2,3 He was the son of male (?) and Rose Sklenar. Harvey Gregory Sklenar married Phyllis Mary Gardner circa 1949. Harvey Gregory Sklenar died on 10 October 2011 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 89.⁴ He was buried on 14 October 2011 at Roselawn Cemetery, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 11 September 2020), memorial page for Harvey G Nestaval (2 Aug 1922–10 Oct 2011), Find a Grave Memorial no. 148966712, citing Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by geogoon (contributor 48523470).⁴
     SOURCE: Geraldine Lien Nov1991. Adopted and raised by John and Antonia Nestaval. SOURCE: Jamie L. Nestaval letter 07Jun1992. As of 1928, Harvey Gregory Sklenar was also known as Harvey Gregory Sklenar Nestaval. On 1928 his name was legally changed to Nestaval.
Harvey G. Nestaval was located in the National Archives Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Box number 0257, Film Reel Number 2.114).
His serial number was 17155530.
He enlisted as a Private in the Army Air Corp on 05 Nov 1942 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. His term of enlistment was for 5-years or for duration of the war plus 6-months. His residence at the time was Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He was born in Minnesota in 1922 and had 3-years of high school at time of enlistment. At the time of enlistment in 1942, his civilian occupation was listed as "recording engineer, radio or electrician* or electrician, motion picture (motion picture electrician.) or electrician, airplane".¹
He lived in 2004 at 1552 Charles Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

Age 89 Of St. Paul Passed away on October 10, 2011. Preceded in death by brothers & sisters. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis; sons, Mark, John and Paul; also nieces & nephews. Funeral service 2:00 pm (visitation beginning at 1:30 pm) Friday, October 14 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL, 536 N. Snelling Ave. Interment Roselawn cemetery.⁴

     Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was born on 7 December 1833 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.^1,2,3 He was the son of Timothy Foster Perkins and Thirza Cottle Ellsworth. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins married Rhoda A. Boston, daughter of Joseph Boston Jr. and Amelia Sprague, on 26 March 1861 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine; OBITUARY: Red Wing Daily Republican, 9Oct1924, page 4. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins died on 8 October 1924 at St. John's Hospital, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 90.^1,4 He was buried on 11 October 1924 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Timothy Ellsworth Perkins (7 Dec 1833–11 Oct 1924), Find a Grave Memorial no. 17998984, citing Hope Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Amy Lasher (contributor 46890769) .
OBITUARY: Red Wing Daily Republican, 9Oct1924, page 4.⁴
     Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was also known as Timothy Emmons Perkins.^2,3 Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was a Farmer. Timothy Emmons Perkins married Betsey Sprague on Mar 1860.³ The cause of death was Prostatic Hypertrophy with retention of urine.⁴ Name in Death Record looked like "Timothy Emmes(?) Perkins or Timothy Emmons(?) Perkins. Tombstone at Hope Cemetery for Timothy E., lists 1833-1924. Obituary for Timothy E., says internment at Oakwood Cemetery. Timothy Ellsworth Perkins was a Methodist.

Birth record for George, had Rhoda & T. Emmons Perkins as parents.


History of Dakota and Goodhue Counties, MN, Vol II, 1910, pg 1048-1049.
Timothy E. Perkins, living on section 16, Featherstone township, has gained a national reputation as an apple grower, his seedling apples having taken first prize at the annual meeting of the American Pomological Society, held at Boston, Mass., as well as the gold medal at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904.
He was born in Franklin county, Maine, December 7, 1833, his parents being Timothy F. and Thirza (Ellsworth) Perkins, both natives of Maine. They came to Minnesota in 1862, and purchased land in Featherstone township, where the father engaged in general farming until within a short time of his death, where he returned to Maine and ended his days at the age of eighty-two years, having been a farmer all of his life. The mother took up her residence with her son, Timothy E., and died at the age of seventy-two years.
Timothy E. attended the schools of his neighborhood, and there grew to manhood, remaining in his native town until about thirty years of age. April 13, 1864, he came to Featherstone, and for three years farmed in partnership with his father, afterward purchasing his present farm of 266 acres. On this place he has put many improvements, including a good house, well-kept barns and other buildings, and here he carries on general farming, stock raising and pomological pursuits. He is a Republican in politics and has served as treasurer of his township one term. He affiliates with the Methodist church and at one time was a member of the Odd Fellows.
Mr. Perkins was married March 26, 1861, to Rhoda A. Boston, also a native of Franklin county, Maine. From this union eight children has resulted, six being now alive. Charles E. is an orange grower in Porterville, Cal; Fred O. is assistant general agent of the International Harvest Company at Sioux Falls, S.D; William J., like his brother, Charles E. is an orange grower in Porterville, Cal; George A. is a physician and surgeon at Dickens, N.D;Timothy L. works the home place and Thirza Etta is the wife of Britton G. Featherstone, of Featherstone township. Laura died at six years and Bertha at nine years of age. All the children except Charles E. were born in Featherstone township. He was born in Maine before the family came west.


HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY, published in Red Wing in 1878, has T.E. PERKINS, farmer, living at section 16, Red Wing.

Following from A HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY MINNESOTA, by C.A. Rasmussen, published in 1935.
About 1895, T.E. Perkins began experimenting with various varieties of apples and soon developed an orchard which attracted general attention throughout the northwest. Mr. Perkins' orchard was of the seedling variety and his efforts were concentrated mainly along the line of developing winter apples. Four varieties which he propagated, Red Wing, Goodhue, Bayfield and Jumbo, are being handled today by nurserymen, which two others, Perkins and Rhoda, were propagated by his son, Timothy L. Perkins, who succeeded him in the work. The apples of Mr. Perkins, Sr., took first prize in the American Pomological Society exhibit in 1904, and were also awarded a gold medal at the St. Louis exposition.

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 4, column 3, 9Oct1924 (Thursday).
Timothy E. Perkins, who gained national reputation as a grower of seedling apples, one of the best versed men in horticulture in the Northwest, a resident of Goodhue county for 62 years, and one of the finest personalities in this community, is dead. The end came at St. John's hospital, Wednesday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, following a long illness. He was 90 years and 10 months of age.
Mr. Perkins was born in Franklin county, Maine, on Dec. 7, 1833, his parents being Timothy F. and Thirza (Ellsworth) Perkins, both natives of Maine. They came to Minnesota in 1862 and purchased land in Featherstone township, where the father engaged in general farming until within a short time of his death, when he returned to Maine, and ended his days at the age of 82 years, having been a farmer all his life. The mother took up her residence with her son, Timothy E. and died at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Perkins attended the schools in Franklin county and grew to young manhood there. When about thirty years of age he came to Featherstone township and farmed in partnership with his father, afterward purchasing a farm of 266 acres, which he developed into one of the finest of its kind in this section of the state. Here he carried on general farming, stock raising and pomelogical pursuits, taking an especial interest and meeting with unusual success in the development of seedling apples, for which he gained fame throughout the country.
Many new strains of apples were put on the market by Mr. Perkins and he won prizes at great expositions and fairs by the showings of his seedlings. His seedling apples took first prize at the annual meeting of the American Pomelogical society, held at Boston, Mass., as well as the gold medal at the St. Louis world's fair in 1904.
Mr. Perkins was united in marriage to Rhoda A. Boston, also a native of Franklin county, Maine, on March 26, 1861. The couple celebrated their golden wedding on March 21, 1911, and their 60th wedding anniversary on the same date in 1921. Mrs. Perkins passed away in November last year. Since her death; Mr. Perkins' health gradually failed, due largely to his grief over losing his loving helpmate.
A Republican in politics, Mr. Perkins took considerable interest in government affairs. He served as treasurer of Featherstone township and was active in many worth-while movements in the community. Since retiring from farming several years ago, he had made his home in this city. He was a kind and charitable man, who had the love and respect of all who knew him. Greatly interested in church work, he took an active part in the affairs of the First Methodist church of which he had been a member practically ever since coming to this section.
Five sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss. They are: C.E. Perkins, Porterville, Calif; F.O. Perkins, Winona, Minn; W.J. Perkins, Porterville, Calif; Dr. G.A. Perkins, Dickinson, N. Dak; T.L. Perkins and Mrs. B.G. Featherstone, Featherstone. One sister, Mrs. Merritt Tripp, Bradley, S. Dak., is also left to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Swanson's Sons' chapel and at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist church, Dr. A.J. Northrup, officiating internment will be at Oakwood.

     Norman Kenneth Purdy is the son of Kenneth Alonzo Purdy and Marjorie Elenore Swedenburg.

     Robert L. Morgan was born on 22 March 1911 at Bushwick, Kings Co., New York.¹ He was the son of Llewellyn Morgan and Elinor Van Kirk. Robert L. Morgan died on 1 January 1933 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 21.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, Rockland Co., New York, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 03 May 2020), memorial page for Robert L Morgan (1911–31 Dec 1933), Find a Grave Memorial no. 174580423, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, Rockland County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Pete (contributor 46854566) Cremated.

     Robert Merlin McLaird was born on 1 May 1929 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Herbert Merlin McLaird and Dorothy Marie Purdy. Robert Merlin McLaird died on 15 January 2010 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home, Tyler, Lincoln Co., Minnesota, at age 80.² He was buried at Memorial Hill Cemetery, Lake Benton, Lincoln Co., Minnesota.²
     Unmarried as of 1959.

Following obituary for Robert McLaird:

Robert McLaird
May 1, 1929-Jan. 15, 2010

LAKE BENTON - Services for Robert Merlin McLaird, 80, of Lake Benton are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton. Visitation is one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton, with military honors provided by Henry Sollie American Legion Post 10 of Lake Benton. Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Lake Benton is providing the arrangements.

He died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler. He was born May 1, 1929, to Herbert and Dorothy (Purdy) McLaird at Red Wing. He was drafted by the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany from 1951 to 1953.
(POSTED: January 16, 2010.)²

     Guy Givin Thoen was born on 23 June 1895 at St Croix Co., Wisconsin.^3,4,5 He married Vivian Frances Carlson, daughter of George Emil Carlson and Nina Claire Perkins, on 9 February 1932 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁶ Guy Givin Thoen died on 6 April 1979 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 83.^4,5 He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 12 February 2020), memorial page for Guy G Thoen (23 Jun 1895–6 Apr 1979), Find A Grave Memorial no. 91813004, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129) .⁷
     There is a Social Security Death Index for a Guy Thoen. With SSN issued in MN, resided in MN at Death. Death Record for son David, listed information on his parents. His Social Security Number was 471-09-8491.⁴

     Dianne Wren is the daughter of Victor Wren and Virginia Edna Adler.

     Ronald George Nelson was born on 9 January 1937 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of George Alrich Nelson and Dorothy Jeanette Adler. Ronald George Nelson married June Banick on 30 April 1960 at Lake City. Ronald George Nelson died on 30 April 1998 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 61. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 02 March 2020), memorial page for Ronald George Nelson (9 Jan 1937–30 Apr 1998), Find A Grave Memorial no. 91476217, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129) .
     He lived at 529 Webster St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.

     Judith Ann Nelson is the daughter of George Alrich Nelson and Dorothy Jeanette Adler.

     Dennis Robert Seiz was born on 25 February 1949 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Thomas Robert Seiz and Ruth Evelyn Tiederman. Dennis Robert Seiz was buried on 13 December 1992 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.³ He died on 13 December 1992 at Minnesota at age 43.³

     Kathleen Frances Anderson is the daughter of James Edward Anderson and Grace Ann Seiz.

     Marlene Carol Anderson is the daughter of James Edward Anderson and Grace Ann Seiz.