Fourth Generation

25. Carl Edward WURSTER was born on 24 September 1929 in Monroe County, WI.¹² He appeared in the census in 1930 in Wellington Township, Monroe County, WI.¹¹ He died before January 2021 at the age of 91.²⁴

Carl Edward WURSTER and Mildred FROMMUNG were married on 10 June 1950 in Ontario, Vernon County, WI.^25,26,27 Mildred FROMMUNG was born on 8 March 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Township, Milwaukee County, WI.²⁷ She died on 7 January 2021 at the age of 93 in Elroy, Plymouth Township, Juneau County, WI.²⁷
Obituary Notes: "Mildred I. Wurster, 93 of Elroy Heath Services and formerly of rural Kendall was called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 7, 2021. 

She was born on March 8, 1927 to Martin Paul and Louise Maria Emma (Schultz) Frommung in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Parochial School in Reedsburg through 8th grade.  Here she was confirmed on April 6, 1941 by Pastor Carl Schindler.

Mildred attended Reedsburg’s Webb High School and graduated with her Class of 1945.  Then she went to the Colt Art School in Madison and worked at the Madison Club as a waitress for 1 ½ years.  Next, she worked at Concordia High School and College in Milwaukee for a year.  This was followed by 1 ½ years at Milwaukee Business School and lastly, a year at Winona Business School. 

She met the loved of her life at her home in Reedsburg when Carl E., along with his dad, Leo Wurster, and her stepfather, Gus Laschinski, were returning from Thiensville (near Watertown) where Carl’s brother, Leland had received his first pastoral call to Tyler, Montana.  Pastors Leland Wurster and Paul Monhardt performed their marriage, June 10, 1950 at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, South Ridge, Ontario, Wisconsin.

Mildred joined the church’s Ladies Aid.  She and Carl, Martha, and Edwin Witt, along with Irma and Arnold would sing for the funerals under the direction of Pastor Monhardt’s wife, Lydia.  She also taught Sunday School and attended the Adult Bible Study and Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society meetings for many years. 

She loved traveling with her husband, visiting neighbors and their families and family gatherings.  Mildred loved watching birds, reading books, doing crafts and art projects.  She was a proud farmer’s wife, and she raised their 7 children. 

Mildred is survived by her children, Christie (Richard) Bender, Ruth (Robert) Johnson, Carl S. (Nancy Betthauser) Wurster, Mark (Kristie Fry) Wurster, Edward (Monica Bender) Wurster, Robin (Edward) Kaczmarczyk, and Elaine (Roger) Schroeder, 16 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, other relatives, and many friends.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and aunt.  She will be fondly remembered.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E., her parents, Martin and Louise, and stepfather, Gustave Laschinski. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:00 AM at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, 25525 County Hwy P, Ontario, WI.  Pastor Larry Neitzel will officiate.  Burial will be in South Ridge Lutheran Cemetery, Township of Wellington.  Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Friday, at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service. 
Memorials can be made to St. Matthew’s Church, the WELS Extension Fund and Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society in Mildred’s memory. 
The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home, Kendall is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be offered by visiting  www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and use CDC recommended guidelines for Social Distance and Safety Measures."

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Carl Edward WURSTER and Mildred FROMMUNG had the following children: