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Gabe, Edward  Gensler, Bernece Gensler, George  Giese, Glenn  Giloman, Thomas 
Goodrum Infants Goodrum, Jamie  Goodrum, Joseph Goodrum, Randy  Griffen, Al 
Grimm, "Dutch"  Grimm, Freda       
 
 

Edward Gabe

Residency: Mid-1940's

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Ed married one of Edward Froehlich's (son of Michael Froehlich) daughters.  Eventually, he purchased the Lost Lake Resort from Clarence Shannon and renamed it Ed Gabe's Lost Lake Resort.  After several years, he sold the resort to his brother-in-law, Roger "Snuffy" Smith.

Ed Gabe and Oscar Eliason
started an organization called the "Highway 155 Club" which evolved into the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce.  The meetings were held in Ed Gabe's basement.


Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Unknown
Interment: Unknown

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Bernece Gensler

Residency: Early 1950's

Bernece was married to George Gensler and helped manage and operate Club 155 (Ma Johnson's).

Date deceased: June 29, 2002
Cause of death: Complications of Alzheimer's
Interment: St. Germain Cemetery


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George Gensler

Residency: Mid-1950's

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George moved here from Clintonville, WI and purchased "Ma" Johnson's.  He renamed it Club 155 and operated it for almost 50 years.  He also developed and operated a trailer park on Found Lake and ran a beer bar there after he sold Club 155.

He was a charter member of the St. Germain Lions Club and hosted St. Germain's first turkey shoot.  He and his wife,
Bernece, were Grand Marshalls for the 1994 4th of July parade.

He often told the story that, when he first moved here, he thought he would pick up some extra money guiding.  One of his first clients were newlyweds who came here for their honeymoon.  He took them to Razorback Lake and towards the end of the day, the fog moved in.  It was so thick, George could not find the boat landing, so they had to spend the night on an island.  George chuckled when he reflected that the couple was quite upset about it.  He added that he never guided again.

Date of death: Dec 28, 2006
Cause of death: Congestive heart failure
Interment: St. Germain Cemetery


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Glenn Giese

Residency: 1975

Glenn purchased and operated Lake Aire Supper Club (Lake Aire Tavern) when he moved here. He then bought Ed Gabe's Supper Club on Ed Gabe's Resort (Lost Lake Resort) when Roger "Snuffy" Smith sold the resort.  Glen had   John Armentrout manage Lake Aire Supper Club, while he ran Ed Gabe's Supper Club.  Ed Gabe's Supper Club burned down, so Glenn returned to operate the Lake Aire Supper Club.

He ran Lake Aire Supper Club for some time, then it also burned down.  He purchased
Molgaard's Indian Lodge and changed the name to Giese's Indian Lodge.  He operated this supper club until he finally sold it to Chuck and Sharon (Last names unknown).  They changed the name to Golden Pines.. Glenn moved to Redgranite, Wisconsin where he lived until he passed away.


Date of death: 2002
Cause of death: Unknown
Interment: Redgranite Cemetery


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Thomas Giloman

Residency: Mid 1980's

Tom owned/operated Kettle Hole Resort on Found Lake for many years until he retired and the units were condoed.  He also purchased Mr. C's tavern from Fritz Crall and renamed it "The Cat's Meow." He operated this tavern for a few years and sold it.  He now spends his summers here and winters in Florida.

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Jamie Goodrum

Residency: 1983

Jamie is the daughter of "Foxie" and Jim DeMuth, who owned and operated the Star Lake Saloon for several years.  She married Randy Goodrum in 1983, when she was just out of high school .  On May 2, 1986, she drove her two infant children to Military Road and bludgeoned them to death with a hammer.  The police did not believe her story that she had car trouble and stopped at the turnoff on the Wisconsin River between St. Germain and Eagle River where someone came up behind her and hit her on the head.  When she came around, the children were missing.  The bodies were found by a forest service employee.  They were in a black garbage bag a short distance off Military Road.  She was found guilty on two counts of 1st degree murder and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences which she is serving in Taycheedah Women's Prison near Fond du Lac, Wi.

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Joseph Goodrum

Residency: 1973

Joseph is the father of Randy Goodrum.  He moved here from Princeton, IL and operated his own home construction business in St. Germain for several years.

Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Construction accident
Interment: Princeton, IL

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Nathanial and Daniel Goodrum

Residency: Born here

Nathaniel and Daniel were infant sons of Randy and Jamie Goodrum. They were murdered by their mother in 1987.  She is currently serving two consecutive life sentences in Taycheedah Women's Prison near Fond du Lac, Wi.

Date deceased: May 2, 1987
Cause of death: Bludgeoned with hammer
Interment: St. Germain Cemetery


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Randy Goodrum

Residency: 1973

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Randy is a son of Joseph Goodrum.  He is trailmaster for the Snow Eagles Snowmobile Club and head maintenance man at White Birch Resort.  He has been a member of the St. Germain Fire and Rescue Department since 1981 and has managed the St. Germain Flea Market since it first started.

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Al Griffen

Residency: Unknown

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Al owned and operated Griffen's Sunset Bay Resort on Lost Lake for many years.  His daughter, Eva, married George Weber, so Al is a grandfather to Ray Weber.  Al was town chairman for many years.

Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Unknown
Interment: Unknown

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"Dutch" Grimm

Residency: Unknown

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"Dutch" Grimm's first name is not known.  He purchased The Boxer from Charlie Cley and renamed it the Dutch Door.  "Dutch" operated it about three years before passing away.

Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Heart attack
Interment: Unknown


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Freda Grimm

Residency: Unknown

Freda was married to "Dutch" Grimm, who purchased The Boxer from Charlie Cley and renamed it the Dutch Door.  Interviews with older residents indicate Dutch passed away about three years later and Freda sold the tavern (name of purchaser is unknown, but it may have been Carl Yanke).  After the sale, Freda built and lived in the house not far from The Boxer on Highway 70 by the current Citgo Station.  The house is now owned by Donald Dixon and used for offices. Freda eventually remarried and went by the name of Freda Olmstead for the rest of her life.

Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Unknown
Interment: Unknown


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