Fourth Generation

131. Geraldine Phillis "Gerry" VON HADEN³⁹ was born on 19 August 1931 in Monroe County, WI.¹⁶ She died on 23 November 2021 at the age of 90 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.²²¹

Geraldine Phillis "Gerry" VON HADEN and Clarence Eugene BRIESKE were married on 5 August 1950 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.²²² Clarence Eugene BRIESKE, son of John Leo BRIESKE and Lydia B. PURPUS, was born on 8 December 1923 in Monroe County, WI.¹⁶ He appeared in the census in 1930 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁸ He died on 31 October 2009 at the age of 85 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²²²

Obituary Notes: "Clarence E. Brieske, age 85, of Wilton, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1923, to John and Lydia (Purpus) Brieske. Clarence served in the United States Army in WWII.

He was united in marriage to Geraldine Von Haden on Aug. 5, 1950, in Sparta. Together they farmed for 20 years outside of Wilton. Clarence then went to work at Volk Field for a few years before going to work at the Armory in Tomah. Clarence was a member of the Wilton American Legion Post #508. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and playing cards, especially euchre. He was an avid sports fan, whether it was watching the Packers or attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. More than anything he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his sons, Ron (Barb) Brieske of Tomah, and Steve Brieske of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Jeff (Mandy) Brieske of Tomah, Jen (Sean) Kowalski of Ringle, Joel (fiancé Heather) Brieske of Tomah, and Jamie (Charles) Thibodeaux of Menomonie; 6 great grandchildren, Carson and Addison Brieske, Cole and Kaya Kowalski, Jackson Steffel and Jaylyn Thibodeaux; sisters-in-law, Maryann Brieske of Springfield, VA and Coryl Brieske of Wilton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Louise; and brothers, Linus, Edwin, Verland.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor William Rice will officiate. Burial with full military honors by the Wilton American Legion Post #508 will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Monday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home."

Geraldine Phillis "Gerry" VON HADEN and Clarence Eugene BRIESKE had the following children: