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Baakus, Fred Bailey, David Bailey, Donald Bailey, Mary Baldwin, Jackie
Baldwin, Robert Bartelt, Lisa Bartelt, Marlene Baseler, Neal Bastion, David
Beaton, Francis Belunes, Betsy Bernsteen, Mark Bernsteen, Scott Bernsteen, Tammy
Best, Boyd Best, Judy Best, Thomas Boedeker, Laurie Boedeker, Wilbur
Bogemen, Marjorie Bogeman, Richard Bogeman, Timothy Bohnen, David Bohnen, Jack
Bohnen, Paul Borkie, Katie Bauer, Leroy Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Walter
Breese, Daniel Breese Gerald Breese, Sally Brent, Carl Brooker, Amy
Brooker, Florence Brooker, Herbert Brooker, Robert Brooker, Sharon Brown, Elsie
Brown, Herbert        
 
       
   

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

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David Bailey

Residency: Born here

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David is the son of Donald and Mary Bailey.  He is currently employed in area construction.

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Donlad Bailey

Residency: Late 1960's

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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


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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.

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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).

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Robert Baldwin

Residency: 1982

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


Baseler House

Date deceased: Unknown
Cause of death: Complications of diabetes
Interment: (Cremated) Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI


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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.

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Francis Beaton

Residency: Mid 1970's

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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


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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.


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Mark Bernsteen

Residency: 1973

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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).

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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


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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.

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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.

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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.


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Thomas Best

Residency: Mid-1070's

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Tom is a son of Boyd and Judy Best.  He currently manages Idle Hours Resort on East Bay of Little St. Germain Lake.

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Laurie Boedeker

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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

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Wilbur Boedeker

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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


Boedeker Marker

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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.


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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


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Timothy Bogeman

Residency: Early 1970's

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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.

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David Bohnen

Residency: Born here

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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.

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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.

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Paul Bohnen

Residency: Born here

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Paul is a son of Jack Bohnen and a brother of David Bohnen. He owns and operates Paul's Rent-All in St. Germain.

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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


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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.


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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.


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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


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Daniel Breese

Residency: Born here

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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.

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Gerald Breese

Residency: Unknown

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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


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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


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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.


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Amy Brooker

Residency: Born in Sayner, WI

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.


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