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Fred Baakus Residency: Early 1900's Fred owned the American Steel and Wire Company in Chicago and was the inventor of the chain link fence. He built Awassa Lodge on Lake Content and owned all the shoreline of Lake Content except one piece. He also owned the shoreline on Big St. Germain Lake from Normandy Court Road all the way past Leisure Lodge (YZ Resort). Fred was well-liked in our area and is credited for doing many positive things here. His biggest contribution was managing to bring electricity to our area. He also helped many people who lived here. For instance, he paid the expenses for Carl Eliason to attend the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He also helped Carl financially to start Eliason's Lumber Company in Sayner, WI. Date of death: Unknown Cause of death: Unknown Interment: Unknown Top or Menu David Bailey Residency: Born here 
 David is the son of Donald and Mary Bailey. He is currently employed in area construction. Top or Menu Donlad Bailey Residency: Late 1960's
 Don and his wife, Mary, owned and operated Bailey's Resort on Pickerel Lake (Cty J) for many years. He was a very active chief of the St. Germain Fire and Rescue Department and his efforts laid the foundation for the fire department as it is today. He worked ceaselessly to bring new equipment and needed improvements to the department. He challenged the State of Wisconsin to lower the town's fire insurance rating and succeeded with an almost flawless performance by the fire department. Two of his last projects shortly before his death were to have a hook-and-ladder truck in the department and a Forest Fire Conditions sign installed in front of the Chamber of Commerce. He worked on these with his usual enthusiasm. Although he did not live to see either one of these projects completed, the fire department did get the hook and ladder truck. The fire conditions sign was purchased by Gayle Cook and installed as Donald wanted in front of the Chamber of Commerce. The Don Bailey Memorial Tree was planted in front of the fire department in memory of his dedication and many achievements. Date deceased: 1989 Cause of death: Suicide by gunshot Interment: St. Germain Cemetery  Top or Menu Mary Bailey Residency: late 1960's Mary was married to Donald Bailey and is the mother of David Bailey. She shared in the responsibility and management of Bailey's Resort on Pickerel Lake. The resort was sold upon Donald's death and Mary moved to Minoqua, WI. Top or Menu Jackie Baldwin Residency: 1982 Jackie is married to Robert Baldwin and is involved with the operations and management of the St. Germain Motel (Mastej's Resort and Motel). Top or Menu Robert Baldwin Residency: 1982 Bob and his wife, Jackie, purchased Mastej's Resort and Motel on West Bay of Little St. Germain Lake in 1982. They changed the name to St. Germain Motel. Bob is also a well-known professional wildlife photographer. Top or Menu Lisa Bartelt Residency: Born here Lisa is a daughter of Marlene Bartelt and a granddaughter of Ewald Anderson. She operates Shaggy Shack Dog Grooming in St. Germain. Top or Menu Marlene Bartelt Residency: Born here Marlene is a daughter of Ewald Anderson and owns and operates the "Fresh Start" flower market on Hwy 70 in St. Germain. Top or Menu Neal Baseler Residency: 1972 Neal operated a gunsmith shop in his home after moving to St. Germain in 1972. He lived here for 22 years, then sold his home and moved to New Braunfels, TX in 1994. His home and lot were purchased by Kris Oil to construct the Citgo station. Kris Oil moved the house to a lot they purchased on Lindstrom Lane and sold it. Neal's house was located about where the diesel pumps are at the Citgo gas station. Here is a photo of Neal's house after it was moved to Lindstrom Lane.  Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Complications of diabetes Interment: (Cremated) Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI Top or Menu David Bastion Residency: Late 1960's David operated Lynn-Ann's Campground on Big St. Germain for many years until he retired and turned management over to his daughter, Heather, and her husband. Top or Menu Francis Beaton Residency: Mid 1970's Little is known about Francis Beaton. He was a professional boxer who later moved here after forced retirement due to irrepairable physical damage. Date deceased: October 26, 1989 Cause of death: Complications of physical damage from boxing Interment: St. Germain Cemetery Top or Menu Betsy Belunes Residency: Early 1980's Betsy has worked as a hair dresser in the area for many years. She owned and operated Hair, Etc. in the mall. Top or Menu Mark Bernsteen Residency: 1973 Mark is a well-known mechanic on both automobiles and small engines. He operated an automobile, snowmobile, outboard motor repair service, and is currently employed at St. Germain Sport Marine (Welch's Sport Shop). Top or Menu Scott Bernsteen Residency: 1973 Scott was a brother of Mark Bernsteen and worked in area construction and roofing. Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Suicide by hanging Interment: Unknown Top or Menu Tammy Bernsteen Residency: 1977 Tammy is a sister to Jenny Minaudo and Cindy Worthen. She was a waitress at Eliason's Someplace Else for many years and is currently employed by the First National Bank in St. Germain. Top or Menu Boyd Best Residency Mid-1970's Boyd purchased Idle Hours Resort on East Bay of Little St. Germain Lake in the mid-1970's. He operated this resort for many years, then turned management over to his son, Thomas. Boyd is also a CPA and operates an accounting and tax preparation service out of his home. Top or Menu Judy Best Residency Mid-1970's Judy is married to Boyd Best and is the mother of Thomas Best and Sarah (Best) Schmidt. She helped in the operation/management of Idle Hours Resort. She was also very active in the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and is a former president of the organization. Top or Menu Thomas Best Residency: Mid-1070's Tom is a son of Boyd and Judy Best. He currently manages Idle Hours Resort on East Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. Top or Menu Laurie Boedeker Laurie was married to Wilbur Boedeker. She helped her husband in the operations and management of Osier's Resort (Hunter's Resort) and Clear View Lodge (Radue's Resort). Date deceased: September 20, 1986 Cause of death: Unknown Interment: St. Germain Cemetery  Top or Menu Wilbur Boedeker Well-known as "Bo", he purchased Hunter's Resort on Big St. Germain Lake with Joe Osier. Joe eventually bought him out and he then leased Clear View Lodge (Radue's Resort). When the lease was up, he worked at Nelson Ace Hardware in Eagle River, WI for many years. Date of death: June 18, 1990 Cause of death: Heart attack Interment: St. Germain Cemetery  Top or Menu Marjorie Bogeman Residency: Early-1970's She is known as "Margie" and was married to Richard Bogeman and the mother of Tim Bogeman. She was involved with the operation and management of Pine Valley Resort. on East Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. Top or Menu Richard Bogeman Residency: Early 1970's Richard (Dick) owned and operated Pine Valley Resort on East Bay of Little St. Germain Lake for many years. He eventually sold it, retired, and moved to Florida. Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Heart attack Interment: Unknown Top or Menu Timothy Bogeman Residency: Early 1970's Tim is a son of Richard and Marge Bogeman. He moved to Florida with his parents and lived there for several years. He then returned and started Northern Net Exposure internet service in Eagle River. He eventually sold the company and his whereabouts now are unknown. Top or Menu David Bohnen Residency: Born here David is a son of Jack Bohnen. He worked in Camps Red Owl (First Grocery) for several years. He is currently employed by Northland Pines Schools. Top or Menu Jack Bohnen Jack was a well-known and popular muskie guide (now retired). He is the father of David and Paul Bohnen. Jack is especially well-versed on the structure of Big St. Germain Lake. He produced the "skunktail" which was made of natural hair from the tails of skunks. It was one of the most effective muskie bucktails made. Top or Menu Paul Bohnen Residency: Born here Paul is a son of Jack Bohnen and a brother of David Bohnen. He owns and operates Paul's Rent-All in St. Germain. Top or Menu Katie Borkie Residency: Early-1960's Katie is a long-time and well-known resident of St. Germain. She owned the Heart of the Woods tavern which was located on Hwy 155. She eventually sold the tavern to Tom Zimmerman. After that, she bartended at Leisure Lodge (YZ Resort) for many years. She is currently retired and living on South Bay of Little St. Germain Lake Top or Menu Leroy Bauer Residency: Unknown One of the "Bauer Boys" and well-known in the St. Germain area. He owned and operated the Hiawatha Bar in Sturdevant, WI. He vacationed up here, then moved here permanently when he sold the bar and retired. Top or Menu Thomas Bauer Residency: Unknown One of the well-known "Bauer Boys" who retired in St. Germain years ago. He lived in the Indian Woods development for many years. In 2007, he put his home up for sale and moved back to the Sturdevant, WI area. Top or Menu Walter Bauer Residency: Unknown Known as "Wally", he was one of the well-known "Bauer Boys" who retired here years ago. Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Heart attack interment: Unknown Top or Menu Daniel Breese Residency: Born here Danny is a son of Jerry and Sally Breese and a brother of Peggy (Breese) Nimz. He is in the nursing field, but his whereabouts are unknown. Top or Menu Gerald Breese Residency: Unknown
Jerry was a long-time resident of St. Germain who married Sally McGee, daughter of Margaret (Sisson) Phillips. He is the father of Danny Breese and Peggy Nimz. Date deceased: April 14, 1994 Cause of death: Unknown Interment: St. Germain Cemetery 
 Top or Menu Sally Breese Residency: Born here Sally was the daughter of Margaret (Sisson) Phillips and a granddaughter of John Sisson. She was married to Gerald Breese and is the mother of Daniel Breese and Peggy Nimz. Date deceased: 2002 Cause of death: Unknown Interment: St. Germain Cemetery
Top or Menu Carl Brent Residency: 1974 Carl purchased the Dutch Door tavern (The Boxer) from Carl Yanke in 1974. He ran it for a few years then sold it to Earl Jacobson. He currently lives in Conover, WI. Top or Menu Amy Brooker Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Amy is a daughter of Herbert and Florence Brooker and a sister to Sharon, Robert, and "Butch" Brooker. Little is known of Amy's current whereabouts. Top or Menu Florence Brooker Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Florence is married to Herbert Brooker and the mother of Sharon, Amy, Robert, and "Butch" Brooker. She helped in the operation and management of the restaurant they owned in Sayner. Top or Menu Herbert Brooker Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Known as "Bert", he is the father of Sharon, Amy, "Butch", and Robert Brooker. He was in the logging industry for many years. In the late 1960's he opened a restaurant in Sayner. This restaurant no longer exists, but it was next to the Sayner Pub. He has been retired for many years. Top or Menu Robert Brooker Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Robert (Bobby) was born and raised in Sayner, Wisconsin and is a son of Herbert and Florence Brooker. He moved to St. Germain where he has lived for many years. He was the head grounds keeper of the Plum Lake Golf Club in Sayner until 2008. Top or Menu Sharon Brooker Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Residency: Born in Sayner, WI Sharon is a daughter of Herbert and Florence Brooker. She was a manager in Camps' Super Valu (First Grocery) in St. Germain for several years. She then started her own business in Sayner, WI. Top or Menu Elsie Brown Residency: Mid-1940's Elsie and her husband, Herbert, purchased and renamed Elbert's Resort. The name was taken from "El" in Elsie and "Bert" in Herbert. She helped in the operations and management of this resort until it was sold in 1953. She and her husband then moved away and nothing more is known of Elsie. Top or Menu Herbert Brown Residency: Mid-1940's Herbert purchased Elbert's Resort (Its original name is unknown) on West Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. He named it Elbert's after his wife's and his name. The "El" was from Elsie and the "Bert" was from Herbert. He operated the resort until he sold it to Theodore Pieniazek, Sr. in 1953. Nothing is known of Herbert and Elsie Brown after the resort was sold. Top or Menu |
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