The Gaul Family Tree

Paul Gaul

Paul married Anna (Wiltgen) Gaul from Luxembourg. Paul’s parents are Johann William Gaul and Anna Albertine Thines. Anna’s parents are Nicholas Wiltgen and Barbara Klein. All five of their children were born in Dellen, Luxembourg.

  1. Barbara married Henry Probst October 30, 1894 in Panama Iowa. She died July 5, 1957 in Wilmont, Minnesota. Both she and her husband are buried in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. When Barbara was 18 years old, she and Henry immigrated to the United States with a large group. After marrying, they farmed in the following places: Panama, Arcadia, Carroll, Iowa; Egan, Aurora, and Flandreau, South Dakota; Woodstock and finally Wilmont, Minnesota.
  2. Paul was born September 9,1895 in Arcadia Iowa. He died August 29,1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  3. George was born February 8,1897 in Arcadia, Iowa. He died March 28,1993.
  4. Nicholas was born October 18,1899 in Carroll, Iowa, He died November 15,1965.
  5. Henry was born September 27, 1902 in Aurora, Iowa. He died May 3,1988.
  6. John was born February 21,1905 in Flandreau, South Dakota. He died March 30,1977.
  7. Joseph was born September 27,1907 in Flandreau, South Dakota. He died October 2,1990.
  8. Son deceased
  9. William was born February 9, 1912 in Woodstock Minnesota, died April 30, 1996
  10. Adolph (Bob) was born August 27, 1917 in Woodstock Minnesota, died September 5, 1985.

(Refer to the Probst Family Tree for Barbara and Henry’s descendants)

  1. Nicholas Gaul was born August 11, 1874 in Luxembourg. He married Anna Katherine Esser February 8, 1898 in Earling, Iowa. Anna was born September 22, 1873. Anna died March 24, 1966. Nicholas died April 18, 1958. They are buried in St. Columbia Catholic Cemetery in Iona, Minnesota. They farmed near Panama, Iowa for three years and then moved to Iona, Minnesota in 1901. They purchased a farm there and lived there the rest of their lives. Their son Henry and daughter Elizabeth lived on the farm until their deaths. The farm has since been razed.
  2. Lucy was born January 2, 1900 in Earling Iowa, died January 18, 1975. She was a housekeeper at the St Columbus Rectory until 1969 when she retired. Lucy is buried in St. Columbus Cemetery
  3. Elizabeth was born December 29, 1901 in Iona Minnesota, died July 17, 1994. Elizabeth helped her parents until their death. She continued to live on the home place until her death. She is buried in St. Columbus Cemetery in Iona, Minnesota.
  4. William was born October 16, 1903 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Rose Balster the daughter of Frank Balster Sr. and Elizabeth Hellman Balster May 21, 1929 in Iona, Minnesota. Rose was born August 12, 1902 in Wilmont, Minnesota. William and Rose farmed in Iona until her death March 15, 1934. She is buried in St. Columbus Cemetery in Iona, Minnesota. They had two children Joyce and Richard. William remarried June 2, 1936 to Mary Moritz, the daughter of Julius and Catherine (Knepper) Moritz, in Iona, Minnesota. Mary was born April 10, 1910. They continued to live on the farm until William retired in 1968 when they moved to Slayton, Minnesota. William died August 8, 1998 and Mary died March 16 1997. They are both buried in Slayton, Minnesota. William and Mary had one child Joan.
  5. Joyce Marie was born September 13, 1930 in Iona, Minnesota. On November 25, 1952 she married Alfred Wynia the son of Simon and Tillie (Vlieger) Wynia at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born August 18, 1927. Alfred served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Alfred died February 12, 2005 at Murray County Memorial Hospital in Slayton, Minnesota. He was buried February 16, 2005 in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Slayton, Minnesota.
  6. Gary Allen was born September 12, 1953 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Joan Christiansen April 9, 1983 in Portland, Oregon. Joan was born February 27, 1959. Gary is a grain buyer for G.T.A. in Portland, Oregon.
  7. Katie Ann was born February 11, 1986 in Portland, Oregon.
  8. Molly Jean was born April 24, 1990 in Portland Oregon.
  9. Lori Wynia
  10. Joseph Wynia
  11. Katherine Rose was born December 18, 1954 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Lawrence Anthony Laleman June 22, 1974 at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born October 6, 1950. Lawrence is the son of Andrew and Florine Demeyer Laleman. Lawrence served in the National Guard from September 1969 to September 1975. Katherine and Lawrence farm near Currie, Minnesota.
  12. Melissa Kathy was born April 29, 1975 in Tracy, Minnesota.
  13. Laurie Joyce was born April 13, 1977. She married Joseph Paul Vandendriessche November 29, 1997 at IHM in Currie, Minnesota. He was born May 14, 1975.
  14. Kevin Lawrence was born October 10, 1979 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  15. Lisa Rose was born May 31, 1984 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  16. Gregory Andrew was born May 14, 1988 in Slayton, Minnesota
  17. Brenda Susan was born February 9, 1956. She married Edward Joseph Heard May 29, 1976 at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born December 17, 1953. Edward is the son of Marvin and Laura Cullen Heard. Brenda and Edward live in Woodstock, Minnesota.
  18. Kimberly Kay was born February 18, 1977 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  19. Derrick Anthony was born February 28, 1979 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  20. Jeffery Paul was born March 5, 1982 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  21. Shirley Louise was born December 9, 1958 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Michael Joseph Theede September 2, 1978 at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born December 29, 1956. Michael is the son of Joseph and Mary Bahn Theede. Michael is a salesman and Shirley is an optometric assistant. They live in Roseville, Minnesota.
  22. Heidi Marie was born April 23, 1982 in Stillwater, Minnesota.
  23. Kristi Jo was born May 26, 1984 in Stillwater, Minnesota.
  24. Kelly Mary was born November 13, 1988 in Stillwater, Minnesota.
  25. Kevin Lee was born July 3, 1962 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Sara Lee Joens September 9, 1989 at OLGC in Wilmont, Minnesota. She was born November 27, 1966. Sara is the daughter of Jim and Agnes Balster Joens.
  26. Laramie Lee was born January 2, 1991.
  27. Clinton Alfred was born April 16, 1993.
  28. Terry Joseph was born March 5, 1965 in Slayton, Minnesota. Terry married Lori Lynn Jackobson May 4, 1996 at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. She was born June 22, 1960.
  29. Samantha Jo was born October 22, 1998.
  30. Richard was born March 15, 1934 in Iona, Minnesota. Richard married Mary Jean Smith July 26, 1958 in Slayton, Minnesota. She was born July 21, 1939. Mary Jean is the daughter of Alvina Mathison, stepdaughter of Marvin Mathison. Richard is employed by Central Telephone Co. Mary Jean is self-employed as a seamstress. They live in Slayton, Minnesota.
  31. Donna Rae was born January 7, 1959 in Dawson, Minnesota. She graduated from Augustana College; Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Donna is married to Douglas.
  32. Nicholas
  33. Ryan
  34. Becky Lynn was born August 2, 1962 in Slayton, Minnesota. Becky graduated from St Cloud State.
  35. Joan was born June 15, 1937 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married John Peter DeGreeff January 23, 1957 at St Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. He was born June 28, 1929. John’s parents are Peter and Clasina Van Dam DeGreeff. John served in the Navy Air Corp from December 1950 to November 1954. He was the Postmaster in Chandler, Minnesota and is now retired. Joan and John now reside in Slayton, Minnesota.
  36. William was born February 24, 1958 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  37. Mary Ann was born August 19, 1959 in Slayton, Minnesota. Mary Ann married Jeffery Houser December 18,1982. Jeffery died April 20, 1984.
  38. Renee Theresa was born April 19, 1962 in Slayton, Minnesota. Renee married Jeffery Koulisky May 7, 1983.
  39. Dustin
  40. Darrin
  41. Karen Jo was born September 24, 1963 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married to Royce Niebert December 30, 1983.
  42. Holly
  43. Heidi
  44. John
  45. Hannah
  46. Susan Kay was born January 19, 1968 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Scott Myhr May 4, 1991.
  47. Dalton
  48. Owen
  49. Michael Frances was born January 7, 1906 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Margaret Crowley June 22, 1942 in Iona, Minnesota. She was born May 23, 1918. Margaret’s parents are William and Anna Marie Nelson Crowley. Mike worked as a carpenter and Margaret worked at Campbell’s Soup Co. Michael died August 3, 2005 at his home in Iona, Minnesota. He was buried August 6, 2005 in St. Columba Cemetery in Iona, Minnesota.
  50. Paul Michael was born December 3, 1943 in Slayton, Minnesota. Paul married Janet Lais May 7, 1966 in Iona, Minnesota. She was born April 30, 1945. Janet’s parents are Francis and Anna Mae Bremmer Lais. Paul works at Thermo King and he and Janet live in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
  51. Brian David was born July 29, 1970 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
  52. Michael Francis was born February 12, 1977 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
  53. Alex
  54. Sylvan Francis was born April 28, 1949 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Maxine Ackerman September 1, 1973 in Iona, Minnesota. She was born July 3, 1954. Maxine is the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie Jorgensen Ackerman. Sylvan drives for UPS and they live in Iona, Minnesota. He is also is the mayor of Iona, and has been for several years (as of January 2004).
  55. Brett Sylvan was born April 11, 1977 in Slayton, Minnesota. Brett married Anita Jean Talsma August 11th at St. Ann’s in Slayton, Minnesota. Anita’s parents are Glen and Marcia Talsma.
  56. Sophia Teresa was born July 6, 2006 in Iowa City, Iowa.
  57. Nicholas John was born March 12, 1980 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  58. Katherine Ann was born February 23, 1987 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  59. Mary Ann was born April 12, 1908 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Henry Ruppert October 16, 1936 in Iona, Minnesota. He was born December 17, 1906. Henry is the son of Mathias and Elizabeth Ewen Ruppert. Henry and Mary Ann retired in Tracy, Minnesota. Mary Ann died December 31, 1982 and Henry died in 1984 in Tracy. They are buried in Currie, Minnesota.
  60. Elizabeth Ann was born July 18, 1937 in Currie, Minnesota. She married Anthony Ockenfels April 14, 1956 in Currie, Minnesota. He was born August 10, 1920. Anthony is the son of Peter and Adelheid Brecht Ockenfels. Anthony worked for Federal Services in Phoenix, Arizona. He died May 18, 1996 in Phoenix.
  61. Carol Marie was born February 28, 1958 in Tracy, Minnesota. She married Jerry Elliott December 30, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  62. Allen Anthony was born December 6, 1959 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Rebecca October 1, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  63. Thomas Peter was born September 21, 1961 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Cecelia Agato December 22, 1990 in Tampa, Florida. Thomas attended West Point Military Academy in 1981.
  64. Sally Ann was born November 9, 1962 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  65. Lisa Adelheid was born July 11, 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona. She married Robert Albillar May 17, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  66. Doris Mae was born March 16 1940 in Tracy, Minnesota. She married Laddie Carda in Currie, Minnesota. He was born September 5, 1964. Laddie is the son of Leo and Agnes Hayek Carda. Laddie is a Math Teacher and Football Coach at Chandler/Lake Wilson School and Doris is a manager at Huiskens Meat Company in Chandler.
  67. Kathleen Mary was born July 10, 1965 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Charles Linderkamp June 19, 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  68. Kent Laddie was born August 13, 1966 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Jodi Aiekens August 1, 1992 in Sacred Heart, Minnesota.
  69. Chad David was born July 11, 1968 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Natalie Petersen June 13, 1998 in Austin, Minnesota
  70. Christopher was born December 28, 1975 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  71. Carol was born March 9, 1948, died April 9, 1948.
  72. Dennis was born September 8, 1950. Dennis works at St Joseph Hospital in St Paul, Minnesota.
  73. Henry was born April 1, 1910 in Iona, Minnesota. He served 5 years in the USAF in WW II. Three of those years were overseas. He was an airplane engine mechanic for the 52nd Fighter Group 4th Squadron. He lived and farmed on the home place until he died January 12, 1982.
  74. Margaret was born July 20, 1912 in Iona, Minnesota. She married Michael Biren June 5, 1934 in Iona, Minnesota. He was born June 4, 1910. Michael is the son of Michael and Mary Lanertz Biren. Michael was a trucker, auto salvage operator and farmer. He died November 4, 1970 and Margaret died January 9, 1963. Both are buried at St Columbia in Iona, Minnesota.
  75. Dale was born July 26, 1935 in Iona, Minnesota. He was attending University of S. Dakota at Brookings when he died in a car accident on October 21, 1954. He is buried at St Columbia in Iona, Minnesota.
  76. Glen was born May 7, 1938 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Mildred Hise May 12, 1962 in Reno, Nevada. She was born December 28, 1939. Mildred is the daughter of Richard and Sybil Pettitt Hise. Glen is a Senior Research Engineer for Lockheed and lives in San Jose California.
  77. Michelle was born February 8, 1965 in Santa Clara, California.
  78. Michael was born May 13, 1967 in Santa Clara, California.
  79. Joel was born February 8, 1941 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Karen Schipper November 28, 1970 in San Diego, California. She was born April 14, 1944. Karen is the daughter of Maurice and Edith Tamborino Schipper. Joel served in the Army Signal Corp. He is a contract specialist for the US Forest Service. Karen is self-employed calligrapher. They lived in San Jose, Bishop and Concord California. They presently live in Fairfax, Virginia.
  80. Eric Glen was born October 29, 1971 in San Diego, California.
  81. Teri Lynn was born March 24, 1977 in Falls Church, Virginia.
  82. Harvey was born March 4, 1944 in Iona, Minnesota. Married to Lou Ann Rolfes June 6, 1964 in Iona, Minnesota. She was born October 4, 1945. Mary Lou is the daughter of Francis and Madonna Onken Rolfes. Harvey was a shop foreman in a heavy equipment repair shop. He died in a traffic accident in Tacoma, Washington on January 11, 1976. He is buried in Federal Way, Washington.
  83. Nicki Lynn was born March 14, 1965 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  84. Cynthia Margaret was born January 27, 1966 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  85. Nancy Frances was born March 12, 1967 in Slayton, Minnesota
  86. Scott Michael was born March 18, 1968 in Slayton, Minnesota.
  87. Mark William was born January 31, 1970 in Seattle, Washington.
  88. David was born November 31, 1949 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Deborah Zinnel June 17, 1972 in Slayton, Minnesota. She was born May 15, 1951. Deborah is the daughter of Delbert and Marilyn Johnson Zinnel. David is assistant director of finance at Rochester Methodist Hospital. He is a CPA and he and his wife live in Rochester, Minnesota.
  89. Sean was born January 31, 1978 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  90. Mathew David was born January 7, 1981 in Rochester, Minnesota.
  91. Theodore was born August 21, 1914 in Iona, Minnesota. He died in April 1919 and is buried at St Columbia in Iona, Minnesota.
  92. Anton Aloysius was born July 6, 1917 in Iona, Minnesota. He married Ruth Helen Schwartz November 24, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born March 18, 1935. Ruth is the daughter of Walter and Bertha Carlson Schwartz. Tony served in the USAF from 1940 to 1945 in Camp East Indies, Papua and New Guinea. He remained in the reserves until 1954 and spent 7 months in Korea during that time. He worked for the telephone company until he retired. Anton died June 9, 1999 in Montgomery, Minnesota and is buried there.
  93. Steven was born May 30, 1955 in Cloquet, Minnesota. He married Angela Sereno February 14, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steven died March 3, 1997 in Youngston, Ohio and is buried there.
  94. Dale Michael was born June 17, 1957 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Joelene Balfe in October 1997 in Kilkenny, Minnesota.
  95. Sandra Kay was born September 14, 1958 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married John Lowrey June 24, 1978 in Montgomery, Minnesota. He was born December 30, 1957. John is the son of John and Jane Parfrey Lowrey. John is employed by Franchise Milling in Montgomery.
  96. Sherry was born June 3, 1977 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  97. Amanda was born August 12, 1979 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  98. Mark Anton was born July 15, 1960 in Slayton, Minnesota. He married Jodi Fosness October 15, 1989 in Duluth, Minnesota.
  99. Karen Marie was born July 7, 1961 in Slayton, Minnesota. She married Dennis Tricka July 12, 1982 in Montgomery, Minnesota.
  100. Ronald Nicholas was born August 31, 1962 in New Prague, Minnesota. He married Sandra Solum October 5, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  101. Robert Paul was born February 20, 1964 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  102. Edward John was born October 13, 1965 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  103. Carol Jean was born December 5, 1966 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  104. Theodore James was born May 7, 1973 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  105. Mary Ann was born October 16, 1974 in New Prague, Minnesota. She married Martin Mellen April 19, 1997 in Kilkenny, Minnesota.
  106. Lisa Diane was born October 31, 1977 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  107. David Joseph was born August 30, 1981 in Fairbault, Minnesota.
  108. Marcella was born December 19, 1918 in Iona, Minnesota. She married Victor Recker January 5, 1957 in Iona, Minnesota. He was born October 30, 1913. Victor is the son of John and Catherine Sasson Recker. Marcella and Victor farm in Donnelly, Minnesota. They are currently semi-retired.
  109. James was born August 16, 1958 in Morris, Minnesota. He married Jolene Baker April 11, 1981 in Alexandria, Minnesota. She is the daughter of Gerrit and Evelyn Benson Baker.
  110. Alan was born September 29, 1959 in Morris, Minnesota. He married Melanie Beyer June 30, 1979 in Donnelly, Minnesota. She was born October 6, 1960. Her parents are Dale and Joyce Keyon Beyer.
  111. Ann Marie was born November 21, 1960 in Morris, Minnesota. She married Les Holm. They live in Farwell, Minnesota.
  112. Katherine Ann
  113. Bryce
  114. Roger was born April 6, 1962 in Morris, Minnesota. Roger was married May 2, 1992.
  115. William was born June 21, 1877 in Dellen, Luxemburg. He married Mary Francis Schoo of Hanover Germany January 16, 1905 in Iona, Minnesota. Mary was born August 25, 1885. She is the daughter of John Albert Schoo and Mary Barenkamp Schoo. William died July 8, 1957 in Slayton, Minnesota and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. Mary died April 11, 1952 and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. Bill farmed outside Iona and Wilmont until he bought the butcher shop in Wilmont around 1915, he later moved to a farm outside Wilmont. When he retired he moved back to town.
  116. Lucia Mary (Lucy) was born April 6, 1907 in Iona, Minnesota. She married Edward August Balster February 7, 1928 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He was born August 18, 1900 in Alton, Iowa and is the son of Frank and Elizabeth Hellman Balster. Lucy died November 28, 1991 in Adrian and Edward died August 14, 1986 in Wilmont, Minnesota. Both are buried in Wilmont, Minnesota. Lucy related that when they moved to town when she was 8 years old she spoke no English. The teachers who boarded next door taught her English. Ed and Lucy farmed southeast of Wilmont until they retired. After they retired to Wilmont, Lucy was a cook for the priest.
  117. Agnes Lucy was born November 14, 1934 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married James Stanley Joens September 7, 1955 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He was born July 3, 1934 in Nobles County. Jim served in the USAF. After he left the Air Force he and Agnes moved to the farm where Agnes grew up. They are now retired and still live on that farm.
  118. Brenda Bernice was born August 18, 1956 at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.