1. Hulda Schmerse born 2 Apr 1883, Washington Township, Green, Wisconsin,1) married 14 Feb 1901, in Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, Henry Haberman, born 19 Sep 1878,1) died 20 Feb 1951. Hulda died 9 Mar 1968, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. They set out farming a 191 acre dairy farm in Monroe Township, on what is now (in 1980) Co. Trunk N. Henry had purchased the farm the year before marriage. In 1902, they purchased 2 Registered Holsteins, that became the start of an all Reg. herd, which is still in the family - passing down to Walter and then to his son Kenneth. They made many changes in their farm buildings - a new horse barn in 1910 - a large new frame house in 1915 and a large new dairy barn in 1917. The four children attended Iliff grade school, nearby. They helped with the farm work. They were all married within a period of 5 years and all started out as farmers. Henry and Hulda moved to Monroe in 1930. They lived in 620, 17th Ave. Hulda was an accomplished homemaker and cook. Almost no one left her house without first having something to eat. She was equally efficient as a right-hand man to Henry.
Henry was employed for many years at the Deaconess Hospital. He passed away from heart failure. They were good stewards of their land and their Holstein cattle. They were good parents and well respected in their church and community. He gave of his time to many community and church activities, serving on many Boards of Directors. They have endowed their children, grand children and those to follow, with a great heritage.
Children:
2. i Esther Haberman born 19 Apr 1905.
3. ii Walter Haberman born 22 Jul 1907.
4. iii Grace Haberman born 17 Jun 1909.
5. iv Ralph Haberman born 25 Oct 1911.
Second Generation
2. Esther Haberman born 19 Apr 1905,1) married 20 Jan 1926, George Priewe. She started out as farmer and later on found other employment and has since lived in town. She worked 27 years at Fairbanks-Morse, Beloit.
George worked for what is now (in 1980) Beatrice Foods, in Beloit, as a handyman. He, also, had a private business of installing door closures. They are now retired and living in a new home on Monroe's northeast side. They keep very busy going to sales and getting things ready to sell at flea markets. He renews old things and she makes beautiful quilts.
Children:
6. i Wilbert Priewe born 29 Apr 1928.
3. Walter Haberman born 22 Jul 1907,1) married 8 Jan 1930, Vera Selck, born 5 Oct 1908. They rented the home farm for 14 years. In 1944 they bought a farm west of Footville, Wis. The home farm was rented to Harold Hartwig. In 1958 Kenneth rented the farm. They had purchased a 100 acre farm in Footville and moved there. They still live on that farm in 1980, having added some acreage to it, making about 260 acre farm land. Two sub-divisions have been plotted.
Children:
i Wesley Walter Haberman born 27 Dec 1931.
7. ii Kenneth Roger Haberman born 16 Aug 1934.
8. iii Joyce Eileen Haberman born 30 Jan 1937.
4. Grace Haberman born 17 Jun 1909,1) married 14 Feb 1931, Milton Prien. They bought a farm south east of Monroe, where they still live and rent out their land (in 1980). Some of it has been sold for housing. She does handwork and babysits for children in the neighborhood.
Milton has been in poor health for many years.
Children:
9. i Neva Prien born 6 Mar 1932.
10. ii Henry Prien born 12 Jul 1933.
11. iii Robert Prien born 7 Aug 1935.
5. Ralph Haberman born 25 Oct 1911,1) married 14 Feb 1931, Lillian Aebly. He started out as farmer and later on found other employment and has since lived in town. He worked for and later purchased the Culligan Water Softener business in Monroe.
Children:
i Penelopy Haberman married separated, Fred Rosa. No children.
Third Generation
6. Wilbert Priewe born 29 Apr 1928, married 24 Dec 1948, separated, Loraine Burmeister.
Children:
i Lois Priewe born 26 Jun 1950, married 22 Jul 1972, Garry Parrish.
ii Gary Priewe born 14 Sep 1951.
iii Patty Priewe born 25 Dec 1952.
iv Bill Priewe born 2 Nov 1954.
12. v Jane Priewe born 23 Sep 1956.
vi John Priewe born 24 Apr 1962.
7. Kenneth Roger Haberman born 16 Aug 1934,1) married 21 Sep 1957, Marjorie Hill. After he returned from the army in 1957 he married and rented his parent's farm Jan. 1, 1958, on shares.
Children:
i David Haberman born 9 Jul 1958, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin 53545.1) graduated from U. W. Platteville in 1980 and chose to return to the home farm.
ii Steven Haberman born 16 Mar 1962, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin 53545.1) graduated from Parkview High in 1980. He rented a farm close by his brother's.
iii Julie Haberman born 20 Jul 1965, married 26 May 1990, Scott Wagner.
8. Joyce Eileen Haberman born 30 Jan 1937, married (1) 16 Mar 1957, separated 1987, James Coleman, married (2) 1990, Fred Feldt.
Children by James Coleman:
i Betty Jean Coleman born 15 Feb 1958, Beloit, Illinois.
13. ii Richard Arthur Coleman born 27 Feb 1960.
iii Cristi Cay Coleman born 7 Jul 1970, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, married Sep 1990, in Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, Mark Steitz.
9. Neva Prien born 6 Mar 1932, married 4 Nov 1956, Romaine Bower.
Children:
i Lynn Bower born 6 Jan 1962.
ii Dean Bower born 9 Feb 1963.
iii Greg Bower born 23 Nov 1970.
iv Chad Bower born 17 Apr 1972.
10. Henry Prien born 12 Jul 1933, married 5 Apr 1958, Susan Broughton.
Children:
i Henry Prien Jr. born 27 Aug 1959.
ii Shane Prien born 13 Jan 1968.
iii Carmen Prien born 26 Apr 1971.
11. Robert Prien born 7 Aug 1935, married (1) 30 Sep 1956, separated, Jackie Sargent, married (2) 7 Jun 1970, Gaye Bayley.
Children by Jackie Sargent:
i Tim Smith born 13 Dec 1955.
ii Robert Prien Jr. born 28 Jun 1959.
Children by Gaye Bayley:
iii Todd Prien born 10 Jul 1971.
iv Peter Prien born 22 Jun 1975.
Fourth Generation
12. Jane Priewe born 23 Sep 1956.
Children:
i Aimie ? born 14 May 1975.
ii Jaimie ? born 18 Sep 1976.
13. Richard Arthur Coleman born 27 Feb 1960, Beloit, Illinois, married 1982, separated, Terri Heidenrick.
Children:
i Daphne Coleman born 1 Feb 1983, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566.
ii Tanya Coleman born 11 Feb 1984, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566.
iii Jo Anne Coleman born 8 Sep 1985, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566.
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