Percy Adolph GUSE

Father: Heinrich Albert GUSE
Mother: Louisa L. WILLENBOCKEL

Family 1: Elsie Martha Marie ZAHN

(1) Stueber, Richard D., "Descendants of Henrich Albert GUSE," (Madison, WI: self-published manuscript, 2000), p. 2.

  1. Roger Arthur GUSE
  2. Phyllis Jeane GUSE
  3. Beverly Charlotte GUSE
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 _Heinrich Albert GUSE ___|
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|--Percy Adolph GUSE
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|                                                    _Johan WILLENBOCKEL _
|                          _Friedrich WILLENBOCKEL _|
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|_Louisa L. WILLENBOCKEL _|
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                          |_Julianna WILDE _________|
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Notes

Updated April 4, 2025. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) Iowa, U.S., Births via Ancestry.com: Calhoun County

- Name: Percy Adolph GUSE
- Sex: Male
- No. of Child of this Mother: 5
- Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1896; 2:00 pm
- Birthplace: Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa
- Parents: Louise WILLENBOCKEL (b. Wisconsin, living in Manson, IA) and Henry A. GUSE (b. Wisconsin, a cleerk)

(2) U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records via Ancestry.com: Calhoun County

- Name: Persie Adolf GUSE
- Baptism Age: 0
- Record Type: Baptism
- Birth Date: 15 Oct 1896
- Birth Place: Manson Iowa, USA
- Baptism Date: 15 Nov 1896
- Baptism Place: Manson, Iowa, USA
- Father: Heinrich GUSE
- Mother: Louise WILLENBOCKEL
- Church Name: St Paul
- Church Location: Manson, Iowa

(3) 1900 United States Census for Iowa, Calhoun Co., Lincoln Twp.: Supervisor's District 10; Enumeration District 28; Sheet 6B; June 8, 1900.

Percie A. GUSE is the son of Henry H. and Louisa GUSE. He was born October 1896 in Iowa and is 3 years old.

(4) 1905 Wisconsin State Census, Jefferson Co., First Ward of Watertown: Sheet 20, June 1, 1905.

Percy GUSE is the son of Henry and Louisa GUSE. He is 8 years old, born in Iowa, and is attending school.

(5) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown; Watertown City (part of): Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 138; Sheets 4A-4B; April 18, 1910.

Percy GUSE is the son of Henry and Louisa GUSE. He is 14 years old, born in Iowa and is attending school.

(6) WWI Civilian Draft Registrations via Ancestry.com

- Name: Percy A. GUSE
- Age: 21
- Address: 201 Market, Watertown, WI.
- Birth date: October 15, 1896
- Birthplace: Manson, Iowa, USA
- Occupation: Shoemaker
- Employer: Wolfe [?] Shoe Co., Water Street, Watertown, WI.
- Nearest Relative: Henry A. Guse, 201 Market, Watertown, WI.
- Physical characteristics: Tall, medium build, grey eyes, dark brown hair
- Date: June 3, 1918

(7) U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists via Ancestry.com

- Name: Percy A GUSE
- Departure Date: 26 Sep 1918
- Departure Place: New York
- Address: 201 Market St; Watertown, Wis.
- Father: Henry A GUSE
- Ship: France
- Rank: Private
- Service Number: 3032536
- Notes: Camp Greenleaf Medical September Replacement Draft Unit #64

(8) World War I Service via Newspapers.com: The Watertown News; Watertown, Wisconsin; Fri, Nov 1, 1918; Page 3

"Mr. and Mrs. H. A. GUSE, Market Street, are in receipt of a card stating that their son, Percy A. GUSE, has arrived overseas."

(9) U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists via Ancestry.com

- Name: Percy A GUSE
- Departure Date: 21 May 1919
- Departure Place: St Nazaire, France
- Arrival Date: 1919
- Arrival Place: Camp Hill Newport News, VA.
- Address: 201 Market St
- Residence Place: Watertown, Wisconsin
- Father: Henry A GUSE
- Ship: POCOHONTAS
- Military Unit: MD
- Rank: Private
- Service Number: 3032536
- Notes: FOR DUTY

(10) U.S. City Directories via Ancestry.com: Watertown, Wisconsin

- 1915: GUSE, Percy, barkpr. h. 201 Market
- 1917: GUSE, Percy, bartndr. h. 201 Market
- 1919: GUSE, Percy (USA) 201 Market

(11) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Watertown City, first ward: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 91; Sheet 5A; January 2, 1920.

Percey A. GUSE is the son of Henry A. and Louisa L. GUSE. He is 23 years old, born in Iowa and works in a shoe factory.

(12) Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Location: Columbus, Columbia Co., Wisconsin
- Date of Marriage: 3 Feb 1920
- Groom: Percy Adolph GUSE
- Residence: Watertown, Jefferson Co., Wis.
- Age: 23
- Number of Marriage: 1st
- Birthplace: Manson, Iowa
- Nationality: German American
- Occupation: Shoemaker
- Parents: Henry A. GUSE and Louise WILLEMBOCKEL
- Bride: Elsie Marie ZAHN
- Residence: Columbus, Columbia Co., Wis.
- Age: 20
- Number of Marriage: 1st
- Birthplace: Columbus, Wis.
- Nationality: German American
- Occupation: Domestic
- Parents: William C. ZAHN and Emma BRECHLIN
- Witnesses: Esther GUSE, Estella STULLMACHER, Arthur ZAHN, and Theodore GUSE

(13) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Columbia Co., Columbus - City: 1st Ward; Enumeration District 11-4; Sheet 5B; April 7, 1930.

Percy A. GUSE is head of household, married to Elsie M. [ZAHN] GUSE. Children in the household are Roger A., Phyllis, and Beverly C. GUSE. Grace LANGE, a 20-year-old lodger who is a manager in a laundry, is also a resident.

- Home ownership: no; monthly rent $25
- Radio ownership: no
- Age: 33 years old at time of census; 23 when first married
- Birthplace: Iowa; parents both from Wisconsin
- Occupation: Mixer, Bakery (code 8481)

(14) Zahn's Bakery via Newspapers.com: Beaver Dam Daily Citizen; Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Mon, Feb 29, 1932; Page 4

"Koser's Kakery Has Been Sold. Bakery On North Spring Sold. Will Be Known As The Zahn Bakery. A business transaction has been completed whereby the Koser Kakery, 207 N. Spring St., will be operated under new management beginning Tuesday, March 1st. This bakery will be known as Zahn's Bakery, and Mr. P. A. GUSE of Columbus, will assume the managership of the place Tuesday, March 1st, tomorrow. Mr. GUSE has had eleven years experience in the baking business and has been located at Columbus during that time. Mr. GUSE stated this morning that he expected to move his family to this city and that a formal announcement would be made later. The new management is a member of the American Legion and has a number of acquaintances in this city. It was also stated that a number of changes would be made at this bakery but that business would be continued without cessation. Plans of Miss F. KOSER, the former owner, are indefinite, it was stated today. The Koser Kakery had been in operation the past twelve months, when the baking establishment was purchased from S. COLLINGSWORTH."

(15) Zahn's Bakery via Newspapers.com: Beaver Dam Daily Citizen; Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Sat, Jan 26, 1946; Page 6

"Frank CASPER of this city has purchased the Zahn Bakery at 207 N. Spring street, and will take possession next Monday. Mr. CASPER stated that the bakery will be closed on Monday until future notice while alterations are being made. Mr. and Mrs. P. GUSE, who operated the Zahn Bakery for the past fifteen years, intend to remain in Beaver Dam, for the present, at least."

(16) 1950 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Beaver Dam: Enumeration District 14-14; Sheet 71; April 3, 1950.

Percy A. GUSE is head of household, married to Elsie M. [ZAHN] GUSE. Their adult daughter Beverly C. COLEMAN along with her husband Joseph C. COLEMAN and daughter Joanne C. COLEMAN also reside in the household.

- Address: 305 York
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 54; married
- Birthplace: Iowa
- Occupation Category: Worker
- Hours Worked: 57
- Occupation: Book-Keeper
- Industry: City
- Worker Class: Government
- Occupation Code: 310 936 2 (Bookkeepers; Local public administration)

(17) Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records via Ancestry.com

- Name: Percy A. GUSE
- Death Date: 25 Nov 1968
- Death County: Dodge, Wisconsin, USA

(18) Social Security Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Percy GUSE
- Social Security Number: 389-26-9769
- Last Residence: 53916 Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Born: 15 Oct 1896
- Died: Nov 1968
- State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951)

(19) U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index via Ancestry.com: Calhoun County

- Name: Percy Adolph GUSE
- Record Type: Military Service
- Birth Date: 15 Oct 1896
- Military Date: 21 Jul 1919
- Residence Place: Columbus, Wisconsin
- Death Date: 25 Nov 1968

(20) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Beaver Dam Daily Citizen; Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Mon, Nov 25, 1968; Page 12

"Percy A. (Pete) GUSE, 72, 109 Sloane Circle, Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly Monday morning, Nov. 25, at Lutheran hospital, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, from St. Stephen's Ev Lutheran church, with Rev. Darvin RADDATZ officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. The late Mr. GUSE was born Oct. 15, 1896, at Manson, Iowa, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry GUSE. He attended school at Watertown and after serving in World War I, lived in Columbus, coming to Beaver Dam in the 1930s. He operated the Zahn Bakery, Beaver Dam, for approximately 15 years, and was clerk at the Beaver Dam City Garage for 13 years. He was a member of St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran church, and the Dodge County Barracks. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Beverly) COLEMAN, Beaver Dam; two grandchildren, John, and Mrs. Roger (Joanne) NORENBERG; four sisters, Mrs. Emil MATTKE, Watertown, Mrs. Clarence LUDEMANN, Waterloo, Mrs. Walter GOES, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Amanda TMLIN, Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Theodore, of Watertown, and Elmer, of Cedarburg; nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents; one son; one daughter; three brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Briese Co. Funeral Home after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, and at the church after 11 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services. There will be memorial services by the Dodge County Barracks at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday."

(21) Find a Grave

- Name: Percy A. GUSE
- Birth: 15 Oct 1896
- Death: Nov 1968 (aged 72)
- Burial: Highland Memory Gardens; Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Memorial ID: 172137648

(22) Schlintz, Victoria L. J., "Family, A Genealogical Collection," (Oakland, CA: self-published manuscript, 1979), Schlintz chapter, Willenbockel-Saniter-Weihert descendant chart.

- Lists first name as "Perey."

(23) Stueber, Richard D., "Descendants of Henrich Albert GUSE," (Madison, WI: self-published manuscript, 2000), p. 1 and 2.

- Christened November 15, 1896 in Lutheran Church, Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa, USA
- Resided in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
- Confirmed March 20, 1910 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown, Wisconsin, USA
- Buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA