The Probst Family Tree

The Probst Family Tree

Author’s Note:

The continuation of the Probst Family Tree was compiled by Marie Probst Schissel. Barbara Probst Berkes compiled the first copy. With her permission, I am using the same cover that she created.

I began gathering information in 1998 and am printing in June of 2002. I asked for anecdotes and pictures to make it more interesting to read. I have done the best with the information I received. I think the information continues from 1975.

Michael (Mickel) Probst

Born in 1825 in Berle, Luxembourg. He died on January 15, 1905 in Dellen, Luxembourg. He was married to Maria Majerus. She was born in 1830 in Dellen, Luxembourg. She died on February 18, 1915 in Wiltz, Luxembourg.

Michael and Maria’s Children:

Henry Probst born January 14, 1856 in Dellen, Luxembourg. Died on October 21, 1939 in Wilmont, Minnesota.

Marie Probst was born in 1865 in Dellen, Luxembourg. She died May 28, 1937 in Enscherange, Luxembourg.

Henry married Barbara Gaul (daughter of Paul and Anna Wiltgen Gaul) October 30, 1894 in Panama, Iowa. Barbara was born November 10, 1870 in Dellen, Luxembourg. She died July 5, 1957 in Wilmont, Minnesota. They are both buried in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. Barbara’s brothers and sister were Nicholas, William and Mary Gaul Lingen, and a half brother Peter Gaul. They were all born in Dellen, Luxembourg.

Henry and Barbara’s parents lived diagonal across the street in Dellen, Luxembourg. In 1890, when Barbara was 18 years old, a large group from Luxembourg immigrated to the United States. Henry and Barbara were in the group. After marrying they farmed at the following places; Panama, Iowa; Arcadia, Iowa; Carroll, Iowa; Egan, South Dakota; Aurora, South Dakota; Flandreau, South Dakota; Woodstock, Minnesota. In 1920 they moved to a farm 6 miles north of Wilmont, Minnesota. Henry lived there until he died.

During his lifetime he suffered with sores on his legs, probably eczema. I can remember him sitting in his big easy chair with two big grape baskets of salves and ointments he used to help ease his pain. Barbara was very proud of her garden. We would walk through it every time we visited there. She made wonderful ground cherry sauce. On the afternoon of the first day of school it was customary for us to go to the farm to help pick potatoes from the garden and field. My mother Caroline would help Grandma when needed since she didn’t have any daughters.

Henry and Barbara’s Children:

Paul, George, Nicholas, Henry, John, Joseph, William and Adolph (Bob). One son died in infancy. His name is unknown.

  1. Paul was born September 9, 1895 in Arcadia, Iowa. He died August 29, 1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Paul had a blacksmith shop in Wilmont west of Scholtes Store. He married Frances Broich September 9, 1923 in Wilmont, Minnesota. Frances was born March 27, 1903 in St. Kilian, Minnesota. She died September 2, 1984 in Fulda, Minnesota. Frances was a homemaker. They are buried in Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota.
  2. Marcella Marie Probst was born October 21, 1924 at Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Peter Reuter April 2, 1945 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He was born January 24, 1921 in Lismore, Minnesota. They farmed in Lismore, Minnesota until retirement when they moved to St. James, Minnesota and built a new home in 1988. Marcella is a homemaker.
  3. Kenneth Reuter was born June 15, 1946 in Kenneth, Minnesota. He married Sue Newman September 10, 1972 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  4. Robby Reuter was born June 2, 1976 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  5. Ryan Reuter was born January 7, 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  6. Karen Frances Reuter was born February 26, 1948 in Kenneth, Minnesota. She married James Guentzel October 26, 1976 in New Prague, Minnesota. He was born August 8, 1941 in Elysian, Minnesota. They live in New Prague, Minnesota.
  7. Angela Guentzel was born October 15, 1978 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  8. Kathlyn Guentzel was born August 26, 1980 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  9. Lindsey Guentzel was born 1986 in New Prague, Minnesota.
  10. Paulette Reuter was born August 22, 1949 in Kenneth, Minnesota. She married Arthur Posch February 14, 1970 in Lismore, Minnesota. He was born December 28, 1946 in St. James, Minnesota. They live in Santa Barbara, California.
  11. Christopher Posch was born June 27, 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  12. Alex Posch was born in October 1981.
  13. Mary Louise Reuter was born November 16, 1951 in Kenneth, Minnesota. She married Rick Ericson in December 18, 1982. They live in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
  14. Gerald Thomas (Jerry) Reuter was born July 22, 1953 in Kenneth, Minnesota. He married Lois Jacobs October 23, 1976 in Worthington, Minnesota. She was born March 7, 1955 in Rushmore, Minnesota. They live in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
  15. Mathew Reuter was born May 23, 1984.
  16. Nathan Reuter was born December 29, 1985.
  17. Robert Allen Reuter was born July 17, 1957 in Kenneth, Minnesota. He married Becki DeToy in October 10, 1981. They live in St. James, Minnesota.
  18. Emily Reuter was born June 9, 1983.
  19. Jacob Reuter was born March 15, 1985.
  20. Marie Reuter was born June 20, 1988.
  21. Hannah Reuter was born September 20, 1991.
  22. Charles Kevin Reuter was born July 21, 1958 in Kenneth, Minnesota. He lives in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
  23. Steven Louis Reuter was born October 20, 1960 in Kenneth, Minnesota. Steven lives in Bloomington, Minnesota.
  24. Melissa Kay Reuter was born August 8, 1962 in Kenneth, Minnesota. She married Brett Wittry August 15, 1987 in Lismore, Minnesota. She died August 20, 1998 in Spencer, Iowa. Melissa was in an ambulance helicopter that crashed on its way to Spencer, Iowa to pick up a patient. She worked at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She and Brett farmed west of Lismore, Minnesota.
  25. Leona Probst was born April 14, 1927 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Ralph Fuerstenberg February 7, 1946 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He was born October 22, 1921 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He died June 21, 1995 in Worthington, Minnesota. They farmed at St. Kilian, Minnesota and moved to Worthington, Minnesota when he retired. Leona is a homemaker.
  26. Judy Fuerstenberg was born May 10, 1947 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Roger Siebenahler July 31, 1970 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He was born October 9, 1945 at Luverne, Minnesota. Judy works at Central Plains Clinic. Roger died April 14, 2005 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was buried April 16, 2005 in St. Michael Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  27. Dawn Siebenahler was born June 21, 1971 in Luverne, Minnesota. She married Brad Hanson July 3, 1994 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born June 26, 1972. Dawn is a teacher and Brad is manager at Burger King.
  28. Brock Hanson was born December 2, 1996 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  29. Karla Siebenahler was born December 8, 1972 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She married Dwayne Gors October 24, 1992. He was born May 30, 1970. They live in Tea, South Dakota. Karla is a teacher and Dwayne repairs and sells copier machines.
  30. Derrick Gors was born February 28, 1993.
  31. Zachary Gors was born April 1, 1998.
  32. Michael Siebenahler was born August 12, 1977. He works in construction in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  33. Jeannne Fuerstenberg was born August 20, 1949 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Rick Linn May 22, 1970 in Rochester, Minnesota. They divorced. She married John VanBalen December 22,1988 in Vermillion, South Dakota. Jeanne is a medical technician and in Business Administration. John is a college professor.
  34. Killian Linn was born September 29, 1971 in Rochester, Minnesota. She lives in Dillon, Colorado.
  35. Katherine VanBalen was born July 7, 1993 in Vermillion, South Dakota.
  36. Loretta Fuerstenberg was born October 9, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Dennis VandenBrink April 14, 1973 in Wilmont, Minnesota. Dennis was born February 13, 1950 in Minot, North Dakota. They live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  37. Craig VandenBrink was born April 16, 1975 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He married Wendy Williams on June 14, 1997. Wendy was born May 10, 1976. Craig is a diesel mechanic. Wendy works in Early Childhood Development.
  38. John VandenBrink was born October 3, 1977 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He works as an electrician.
  39. Linda Fuerstenberg was born December 22, 1952 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Michael Small April 8, 1978 in Fairmont, Minnesota. He was born July 5, 1951 in Fairmont, Minnesota. They live in Fairmont, Minnesota. Linda and Mike work at Fairmont Foods.
  40. Mary Small was born August 11, 1980 in Fairmont Minnesota. She lives in Fairmont, Minnesota.
  41. Sarah Small was born December 3, 1982 in Fairmont, Minnesota. She lives in Fairmont, Minnesota.
  42. Mathew Small was born May 10, 1984 in Fairmont, Minnesota. He lives in Fairmont, Minnesota.
  43. Richard Fuerstenberg born December 26, 1957 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He lives in Worthington, Minnesota. He works at the Worthington Globe in Worthington, Minnesota.
  44. Ronald Fuerstenberg born April 8, 1966 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He married Kris Ostrem April 21, 1990 in Worthington, Minnesota. She was born April 26, 1966. They live in Worthington, Minnesota. Ronald is an accountant.
  45. Joshua Fuerstenberg was born July 13, 1991 in Worthington, Minnesota.
  46. Jordan Fuerstenberg was born November 3, 1993 in Worthington, Minnesota.
  47. Edward Paul Probst was born February 10, 1929 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He married Margaret Ellen Clothier February 11, 1952 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She was born October 23, 1931 in Hudson, Wisconsin. They are retired and have a home in St. Paul, Minnesota and in Cumberland, Wisconsin by the lake.
  48. Debra Ann Probst was born October 26, 1953 in Worthington, Minnesota. She married Richard Lindsay Best on June 6, 1975 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born November 26, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Debra is Director of Human Resources for Kinnard Investments, Inc. Richard is Financial Director for General Mills, Inc. They live in Wayzata, Minnesota.
  49. David Edward Best was born February 20, 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is an Economics student at Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota.
  50. Pamela Jean Probst was born August 21, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She married Robert John Halvorson on June 17, 1977 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born August 30, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Pamela is an Administrator at REM Health Inc. in Edina, Minnesota. Robert is a Senior Quality Analyst for Greentree Financial in St. Paul, Minnesota. The live in Woodbury, Minnesota.
  51. Nicholas John Halvorson was born December 11, 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  52. Jonathan Robert Halvorson was born April 2, 1981 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a student at Woodbury Senior High.
  53. Esther Elizabeth Probst was born August 9, 1931 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She married Lawrence James Reuter on May 1, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He as born January 22, 1927 in Lismore, Minnesota. They live on a farm west of Lismore since 1958. Esther is a homemaker; she is adept at cake decorating and crafts. Lornie served in the Navy during World War II. They are now retired and rent out their land. Lornie and Esther sponsor a girl named Gudini Nimalarani who was born on July 17, 1987. Gudini lives in a Catholic Orphanage in India.
  54. Barbara Catherine Reuter was born November 27, 1951 in Adrian, Minnesota. She married Dennis Dale Loonan on May 27, 1972 in Lismore, Minnesota. He was born July 1, 1949 in Adrian, Minnesota. Barbara is a CPA working for Weaver, Tidwell LLP in Fort Worth, Texas. Dennis was the manager of passenger train operations for Burlington & Santa Fe Railroads. Dennis died January 8, 2004 in Bedford, Texas. He is buried in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Lismore, Minnesota. Barbara lives in Fort Worth, Texas.
  55. Eric Todd Loonan was born August 21, 1974 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a CAD Engineer for Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas and is going to college for a Masters in Computer Science Engineering.
  56. Erin Lea Loonan was born July 26, 1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has an AS in Mental Health and is in college studying Pre-pharmacy. She works in Customer Service for Circuit City in Forth Worth, Texas. Erin married Ryan Jesionek in Forth Worth, Texas in June of 2005.
  57. Sandra Elizabeth Reuter was born March 30, 1955 in Worthington, Minnesota. She died July 30, 1955 in Worthington, Minnesota. She was buried at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Lismore, Minnesota August 1, 1955.
  58. Connie Marie Reuter was born July 31, 1956 in Worthington, Minnesota. She married Michael Allen Burkard on September 20, 1975 in Lismore, Minnesota. He was born August 9, 1954 in Adrian, Minnesota. Mike is a supervisor for the electrical department of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Connie is a R.N. surgical nurse for an eye surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  59. Kristi Michelle Burkard was born March 24, 1982 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  60. Kerri Marie Burkard was born November 13, 1983 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  61. Nicholas Allen Burkard was born May 26, 1988 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He died May 26, 1988 and was buried May 28, 1988 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  62. Mathew James Burkard was born February 17, 1991 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  63. James Lawrence Reuter was born September 10, 1958 in Worthington, Minnesota. He married Denise Marie Renslow April 21, 1983 in Maplewood, Minnesota. Jim works for NASA as a mechanical engineer at the space station. Denise was a mail carrier and is now a homemaker. They live in Madison, Alabama.
  64. Emma Reann Reuter was born February 1, 1988 in Huntsville, Alabama. (twin)
  65. Rhea Elise Reuter was born February 1, 1988 in Huntsville, Alabama. (twin)
  66. Mark James Reuter was born November 2, 1995 in Huntsville, Alabama.
  67. Carolyn (Cookie) Annette Reuter was born December 11, 1962 in Worthington, Minnesota. She married Joseph George Kallmann on April 23, 1988 in Lismore, Minnesota. Joe is the principal at the Parkston High School in Parkston, South Dakota. Carolyn works at the clinic office. They live in Parkston, South Dakota.
  68. Samantha Grace Kallmann was born July 23, 1991 in Huron, South Dakota.
  69. Heather Elizabeth Kallmann was born July 8, 1993 in Mitchell, South Dakota.
  70. Charles William Probst was born April 25, 1933 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He married Margaret Patricia Olson on May 26, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born December 9, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  71. Patricia Lynn Probst was born May 7, 1957 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She married Mark James Vierling on September 16, 1978 in Osseo, Minnesota. He as born July 9, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  72. Andrea Therese Vierling was born April 21, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  73. Jill Elizabeth Vierling was born December 29, 1981 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  74. Thomas Charles Vierling was born May 8, 1984 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  75. Alyese Christine Vierling was born July 3, 1985 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  76. Paul Charles Probst was born July 11, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He married Colleen Marie Welch on August 27, 1988 in New Hope, Minnesota. She was born December 1, 1964 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  77. Alexandra Marie Probst was born April 28, 1992 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  78. Kelley Patricia Probst was born November 13, 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  79. Charlene Mary Probst was born December 20, 1996 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
  80. Thomas Henry Probst was born December 19, 1934 in Wilmont, Minnesota. He married Elaine Joan Erpelding on September 24, 1960 in Woodstock, Minnesota. She was born June 7, 1938 in Lismore, Minnesota. They live in Fulda, Minnesota where they own and operate a jewelry store.
  81. Cynthia Ann Probst was born December 7, 1966 in Fulda, Minnesota. She married Douglas DeKruif.
  82. Cassandra Marie DeKruif was born August 6, 1999 in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
  83. Kristie Marie Probst was born February 20, 1971 in Fulda, Minnesota. Kristie married David Franklin Gadberry October 12, 2000 in Florence, Italy. David was born February 25, 1970 in Linton, Indiana.
  84. Nathan Franklin Gadberry was born March 14, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  85. Kiera Marie was born December 7, 2006 in Savage, Minnesota.
  86. George Michael Probst was born July 24, 1897 in Arcadia, Iowa. He married Caroline Magdalene Krell on February 8, 1921 in Wilmont, Minnesota. She was born April 22, 1901 in Granville, Iowa. George died March 28, 1993 in the Ellsworth Minnesota Nursing Home. He was buried April 1, 1993 in Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. Caroline died June 10, 1996 in the Worthington Nursing Home. She was buried June 13, 1996 in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont, Minnesota. When he was a young man, George attended mechanics school in Chicago, Illinois. After marriage, George & Caroline lived on a farm in Woodstock, Minnesota for 2 years. They moved to Wilmont, Minnesota where he worked as a mechanic for Michel & Kremer Implement Shop. In later years, he and his brother Joseph bought the shop. George’s son Arnold also worked there as a mechanic. George also worked part-time as a policeman for the town of Wilmont and as a switch operator for the Fulda Interstate Power Company. Caroline was a homemaker until the children were grown. She then was involved with the VFW taking care of the Hall. She was also chairwoman of the Wilmont Insurance Company Meals they sponsored every year. She spent many hours making quilts, layettes, etc. for the Pope’s Storehouse.
  87. Marie Elizabeth Probst was born June 23, 1921 in Woodstock, Minnesota. She married Vincent Fehring on June 23, 1941 in Wilmont, Minnesota. They divorced in May 1946. She married Edward (Billy) John Schissel August 20, 1946 in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was born August 4, 1912 in Lismore, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed in 1960. Edward & Marie operated Billy’s Café from 1951 to 1962. Afterward, they both worked at Campbell Soup in Worthington, Minnesota. Edward died June 6, 1976. He was buried St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Lismore, Minnesota. Edward served in the army during World War II; he was also a carpenter. They lived in Lismore, Minnesota. Marie retired in 1983 and moved to the Twin Cities area. During Marie’s retirement she baby-sits her grandchildren.
  88. LaVonne Carol Fehring Schissel was born August 30, 1942 in Luverne, Minnesota. She married Dale Broberg on November 28, 1964 in Lismore, Minnesota. He was born February 1, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They divorced in 1971. LaVonne worked for Holiday Store in Fridley as the head cashier for 20 years and now works for the University of Minnesota Physicians. She lives in Fridley, Minnesota.
  89. Mary Speltz was born April 14, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Everett Speltz of La Crescent, Minnesota. She now lives in Fountain City, Wisconsin where she built a new home.
  90. Jacqueline Marie Broberg was born May 10, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Rodney Duane Oien on September 28, 2001 in Andover, Minnesota. He was born January 23, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They live in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Jackie had worked at Pillsbury but now works for General Mills as a process analyst. Rod is a construction worker.
  91. Cory Josh Hervas was born April 21, 1995 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father is Cory Hervas.
  92. Hunter Christopher Oien was born March 20, 2002 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
  93. Elise Marie Oien was born July 5, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
  94. Marna Lynn Broberg was born July 24, 1966 in Fridley, Minnesota.