Fourth Generation

32. Sophia A. WENDORF was born on 26 April 1895 in Dorset Valley, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶⁶ She appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²¹ She and her husband and two oldest children were living with her parents. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁸ She and her family were living with her parents. Sophia died on 13 December 1973 at the age of 78 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶⁶ She was buried in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁹ in the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Sophia A. WENDORF and George Louis KOEBERNICK were married on 10 May 1917 in Dorset Ridge, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.^24,66,67,68 George Louis KOEBERNICK, son of Julius KOEBERNICK and Mathilda Catherine HOLTZ, was born on 5 March 1892 in Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^66,67 He appeared in the census in 1910 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.⁷ He was a "Hired Man" in the household of Lester Booth and his occupation was "Farm Laborer, Working Out." He appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²¹ His occupation was "Farmer." George died on 5 October 1977 at the age of 85 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^66,67 He was buried in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁹ in the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Sophia A. WENDORF and George Louis KOEBERNICK had the following children:

116	i.	Grace Marie KOEBERNICK was born on 4 February 1918 in Monroe County, WI.³² She appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²¹
+117	ii.	Sylvia Ruth KOEBERNICK.
+118	iii.	Marion Ida KOEBERNICK.
119	iv.	Kenneth KOEBERNICK was born on 28 March 1936 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶⁹ He died on 5 May 2022 at the age of 86 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶⁹ Obituary Notes: "Kenneth G. Koebernick of Wilton, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 5th, 2022 after reaching the age of 86 years old. Kenneth was able to stay in his childhood home up until the final few weeks of his life when his health began to spiral downward quickly. He died peacefully at Serenity House in Tomah, WI. Kennth was born March 28th, 1936 to George and Sophie Koebernick of Wilton, WI. After graduation, he attended UW Madison and then moved to Milwaukee where he worked in finance until he was drafted in 1958. During his time in the Armed Forces, he was able to visit Korea and Japan. This experience instilled in him a love for travel. His adventures took him fishing in Canada and to various places in the US including the Grand Canyon, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, and the Dakotas. After his discharge, he returned home to Wilton where he took over the family farm for many years. Eventually he left farming and spent the rest of his career working at the bank in Wilton. We’ve heard many stories of people receiving loans from Uncle Kenny when no other lenders would work with them. He gave loans based not on credit scores but on faith and trust in the human spirit. He was our very own “George Bailey”. Kenny loved to play piano and organ and spent many hours listening to his favorite record albums. He loved to look through old photo albums and reminisce about old times and the people and places he missed. He was an amateur wine maker and had a green thumb. He loved to spend his evenings admiring the things he’d planted and nurtured in his yard. He loved to go for long drives and point out places he remembered. In these moments his mind sparkled with wonder and gratitude for the beauty of God’s landscape. He never took for granted where he came from. Kenny was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Wilton, WI where he taught Sunday school for many years, played the organ and was even known to deliver a sermon from time to time. He was a good friend to everyone and he touched the lives of many people with his kind and generous spirit. Taking care of both his aging parents and numerous elderly family members and friends. He never had a lot of material wealth, but Uncle Kenny was rich in friendship. He loved animals and they loved him. His dog Buddy and his cat (KC) slept with him every night and are surely missing his gentle presence. His life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32: “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Sophie (Wendorf) Koebernick, sisters, Grace Schell of Cumberland, Sylvia Von Ruden of Norwalk, and Marion Jackson of Tomah. And a nephew, Ronald Koebernick of Whitewater. He is survived by his nephew and long term caregiver, Theodore Koebernick of Wilton, his nephew Terry Koebernick and wife Cindy. And several great nieces and nephews, as well as many other beloved family members and friends. There will be a visitation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilton, WI on Sunday, May 15 from 4-7 p.m. and Monday, May 16 from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services to follow. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Hanson-Stark-Leath-Paeth American Legion Post #508 followed by a celebration of life luncheon at the Wilton American Legion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.