Wesley's parents were:
Friedrich "Fred" William Mahler, b. Jul. 27, 1857 in Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany and d. Apr. 15, 1907 at age 49 of stomach cancer in Waseca, MN. &
Sophia Beese, b. Jan. 6, 1861 in Waukesha County, WI. and d. Mar. 14, 1924 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN.
Fred and Sophia's children were:
1. * Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 12, 1881/1882 in Waseca County, MN. and d. Nov. 28, 1954 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. Lydia marr. Samuel Henry Pfaff in 1907.
2. * George Edward Mahler Sr., b. Aug. 1, 1884 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Aug. 11, 1945 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. George marr. Caroline E. Pfaff in 1910 and Edythe Dorothy Balestra in 1935.
3. * Clare Erda Mahler, b. Aug. 10, 1887 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. May 3, 1954 of leukemia in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. Clare marr. Benjamin R. Senske in 1913.
4. *Wilhelmina "Minnie" Mahler, b. Jul. 22, 1890 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Mar. 26, 1987 in Crow Wing county, MN. Minnie marr. Alvin H. Koechel in 1919.
5. * Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 5, 1976 in Mankato, Blue Earth county, MN.
6. * Freda Sophia Mahler, b. Oct. 22, 1895 in Woodville township, Waseca county, MN. and d. Apr. 17, 1973 in Hennepin county, MN.
7. * Louise C. Mahler, b. Sep. 16, 1901 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 1, 1978.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Wesley Mahler, b. Oct. 1892 in MN., was living on Oak St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
41 yr. old father, Fred Mahler, in the Hardware Business, b. Jul. 1858 in Germany
38 yr. old mother, Sophia Mahler, b. Jan. 1852 in Germany
18 yr. old sister, Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 1881 in MN.
15 yr. old brother, Geo. Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1884 in MN.
12 yr. old sister, Clare Mahler, attending school, b. Jul. 1887 in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1890 in MN.
5 yr. old sister, Freida Mahler, b. Oct. 1894 in MN.
Fred and Sophia had been married for 19 years.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Fred and Sophia's parents were all b. in Germany. Fred immigrated to the U. S. in 1875 and was now a naturalized citizen.
On Apr. 15, 1907, Wesley's father, Fred Mahler, died at age 49 of stomach cancer in MN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 16 yr. old Wiley (Wesley) B. Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN., was living on Hill St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
46 yr. old widowed mother (and head of household), Sophia Mahler, b. in WI.
25 yr. old brother, George Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN.
22 yr. old sister, Clara Mahler, b. in MN.
20 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
14 yr. old sister, Frieda Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Louise Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 24 yr. old Wesley B. Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca county, MN., was unmarried and living at 303 9th in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and working as a Plumber and Tinner at the Mahler Hardware Store in Waseca, MN. Wesley was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a mother who was solely dependent on him for support.
Wesley was described as medium in height and weight, with blue eyes, brown hair and no disabilities.
On Apr. 21, 1919, Wesley Mahler married Elsie Elizabeth Koerbitz in Waseca, Waseca county, MN.
Wesley & Elsie Mahler's children were:
1. * Thelma "Snook" Beatrice Maller (Mahler), b. Jan. 11, 1920 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. and d. Jan. 17, 2007 at the age of 87 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Thelma married Carroll Pershing Davidson in 1942.
2. * James "Jim" Frederick Mahler, b. Nov. 20, 1921 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 4, 1999 in Denver, Colorado (buried in Denver, Colorado). James marr. Alice Marie Cole.
3. Richard "Rick" Wesley Mahler, b. Jan. 13, 1923 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 29, 2020 in Rochester, Olmsted county, MN. Richard marr. Phyllis Clair Loft in 1944.
4. Mildred "Millie" Marion Mahler, b. Sep. 6, 1924 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 13, 2021 (probably in Colorado). Mildred marr. Charles R. Oliver in 1946.
5. * Elizabeth "Betty" Jane/Jean Mahler, b. Jan. 29, 1928 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Nov. 9, 2021 in Maplewood, Ramsey county, MN. Betty marr. Rev. Burton Arthur Passer in 1952.
6. Myra Grace Mahler, b. Mar. 24, 1930 in Waseca county, MN. Myra marr. Dr. Charles W. Schabacker in 1953.
7. Marjorie "Marj/Marge" Mae Mahler, b. May 27, 1932 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 24, 2014 in Longmont, Colorado. Marj marr. Dennis Ervin Ganzgow in 1953.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, a Partner in a Hardware Store and an Employer, b. in MN., was living in a (mortgaged) home he owned in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN with his
25 yr. old wife, Elsie Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in MN.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany, and were living next door.
On Mar. 14, 1924, Wesley's mother, Sophia (Beese) Mahler died in Waseca county, MN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 37 yr. old Wesley Maller (Mahler), a self-employed Merchant in the Retail Hardware industry, b. in MN., was living in a home he owned valued at $5,000 at 407 8th St. S.E. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
33 yr. old wife, Elsie Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Thelma Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
8 yr. old son, James Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old son, Richard Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
5 yr. old daughter, Mildred Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
3 yr. old daughter, Betty J Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
1 mth. old baby daughter, Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old maid/servant in a private home, Elizabeth Gurnette, b. in IL.
There was a radio set in the home.
Wesley was 27 yrs. old and Elsie was 23 when they married.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in WI.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Wesley B Mabler (Mahler), a self-employed Proprietor of a Retail Hardware business, b. in MN., was living in a home which rented for $25 in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
45 yr. old wife, Elizabeth Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Thelma B Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
18 yr. old son, James Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old son, Richard Mabler, b. in MN.
12 yr. old daughter, Betty Jane Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Myer Grace Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old daughter, Marjorie Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
14 yr. old daughter, Mildred Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Wesley had completed was his 2nd year of high school; Elizabeth had finished one year of college; Thelma was a high school graduate; James and Richard had completed 3 years of high school; Mildred, one year of high school; Betty Jane, 5th grade; Myra Grace, 3rd grade; and Marjorie, 1st grade.
Wesley worked 65 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as '0' - but he had income from other sources.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 49 yr. old Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN., with his wife, Mrs. Elsie Mahler. Wesley was self-employed.
He was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 165 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristic that would aid in identification.
In the 1950 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, the Manager of a Sheet Metal Shop, b. in MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
55 yr. old wife, Elsie E Mahler, b. in
22 yr. old daughter, Elizabeth J Mahler, a Schoolteacher, b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Myra G Mahler, b. in MN.
17 yr. old daughter, Marjorie M Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley worked 57 hours in the week prior to the census.
On Aug. 27, 1955, Wesley's wife, Elsie died.
On Dec. 28, 1960, 68 yr. old Wesley Mahler married second, 51 yr. old Gladys Ruth Bauman Krueger in Blue Earth county, MN.
Friedrich "Fred" William Mahler, b. Jul. 27, 1857 in Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany and d. Apr. 15, 1907 at age 49 of stomach cancer in Waseca, MN. &
Sophia Beese, b. Jan. 6, 1861 in Waukesha County, WI. and d. Mar. 14, 1924 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN.
Fred and Sophia's children were:
1. * Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 12, 1881/1882 in Waseca County, MN. and d. Nov. 28, 1954 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. Lydia marr. Samuel Henry Pfaff in 1907.
2. * George Edward Mahler Sr., b. Aug. 1, 1884 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Aug. 11, 1945 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. George marr. Caroline E. Pfaff in 1910 and Edythe Dorothy Balestra in 1935.
3. * Clare Erda Mahler, b. Aug. 10, 1887 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. May 3, 1954 of leukemia in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. Clare marr. Benjamin R. Senske in 1913.
4. *Wilhelmina "Minnie" Mahler, b. Jul. 22, 1890 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Mar. 26, 1987 in Crow Wing county, MN. Minnie marr. Alvin H. Koechel in 1919.
5. * Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 5, 1976 in Mankato, Blue Earth county, MN.
6. * Freda Sophia Mahler, b. Oct. 22, 1895 in Woodville township, Waseca county, MN. and d. Apr. 17, 1973 in Hennepin county, MN.
7. * Louise C. Mahler, b. Sep. 16, 1901 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 1, 1978.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Wesley Mahler, b. Oct. 1892 in MN., was living on Oak St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
41 yr. old father, Fred Mahler, in the Hardware Business, b. Jul. 1858 in Germany
38 yr. old mother, Sophia Mahler, b. Jan. 1852 in Germany
18 yr. old sister, Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 1881 in MN.
15 yr. old brother, Geo. Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1884 in MN.
12 yr. old sister, Clare Mahler, attending school, b. Jul. 1887 in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1890 in MN.
5 yr. old sister, Freida Mahler, b. Oct. 1894 in MN.
Fred and Sophia had been married for 19 years.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Fred and Sophia's parents were all b. in Germany. Fred immigrated to the U. S. in 1875 and was now a naturalized citizen.
On Apr. 15, 1907, Wesley's father, Fred Mahler, died at age 49 of stomach cancer in MN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 16 yr. old Wiley (Wesley) B. Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN., was living on Hill St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
46 yr. old widowed mother (and head of household), Sophia Mahler, b. in WI.
25 yr. old brother, George Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN.
22 yr. old sister, Clara Mahler, b. in MN.
20 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
14 yr. old sister, Frieda Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Louise Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 24 yr. old Wesley B. Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca county, MN., was unmarried and living at 303 9th in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and working as a Plumber and Tinner at the Mahler Hardware Store in Waseca, MN. Wesley was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a mother who was solely dependent on him for support.
Wesley was described as medium in height and weight, with blue eyes, brown hair and no disabilities.
On Apr. 21, 1919, Wesley Mahler married Elsie Elizabeth Koerbitz in Waseca, Waseca county, MN.
Wesley & Elsie Mahler's children were:
1. * Thelma "Snook" Beatrice Maller (Mahler), b. Jan. 11, 1920 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. and d. Jan. 17, 2007 at the age of 87 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Thelma married Carroll Pershing Davidson in 1942.
2. * James "Jim" Frederick Mahler, b. Nov. 20, 1921 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 4, 1999 in Denver, Colorado (buried in Denver, Colorado). James marr. Alice Marie Cole.
3. Richard "Rick" Wesley Mahler, b. Jan. 13, 1923 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 29, 2020 in Rochester, Olmsted county, MN. Richard marr. Phyllis Clair Loft in 1944.
4. Mildred "Millie" Marion Mahler, b. Sep. 6, 1924 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 13, 2021 (probably in Colorado). Mildred marr. Charles R. Oliver in 1946.
5. * Elizabeth "Betty" Jane/Jean Mahler, b. Jan. 29, 1928 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Nov. 9, 2021 in Maplewood, Ramsey county, MN. Betty marr. Rev. Burton Arthur Passer in 1952.
6. Myra Grace Mahler, b. Mar. 24, 1930 in Waseca county, MN. Myra marr. Dr. Charles W. Schabacker in 1953.
7. Marjorie "Marj/Marge" Mae Mahler, b. May 27, 1932 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 24, 2014 in Longmont, Colorado. Marj marr. Dennis Ervin Ganzgow in 1953.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, a Partner in a Hardware Store and an Employer, b. in MN., was living in a (mortgaged) home he owned in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN with his
25 yr. old wife, Elsie Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in MN.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany, and were living next door.
On Mar. 14, 1924, Wesley's mother, Sophia (Beese) Mahler died in Waseca county, MN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 37 yr. old Wesley Maller (Mahler), a self-employed Merchant in the Retail Hardware industry, b. in MN., was living in a home he owned valued at $5,000 at 407 8th St. S.E. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
33 yr. old wife, Elsie Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Thelma Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
8 yr. old son, James Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old son, Richard Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
5 yr. old daughter, Mildred Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
3 yr. old daughter, Betty J Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
1 mth. old baby daughter, Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old maid/servant in a private home, Elizabeth Gurnette, b. in IL.
There was a radio set in the home.
Wesley was 27 yrs. old and Elsie was 23 when they married.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in WI.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Wesley B Mabler (Mahler), a self-employed Proprietor of a Retail Hardware business, b. in MN., was living in a home which rented for $25 in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
45 yr. old wife, Elizabeth Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Thelma B Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
18 yr. old son, James Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old son, Richard Mabler, b. in MN.
12 yr. old daughter, Betty Jane Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Myer Grace Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old daughter, Marjorie Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
14 yr. old daughter, Mildred Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Wesley had completed was his 2nd year of high school; Elizabeth had finished one year of college; Thelma was a high school graduate; James and Richard had completed 3 years of high school; Mildred, one year of high school; Betty Jane, 5th grade; Myra Grace, 3rd grade; and Marjorie, 1st grade.
Wesley worked 65 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as '0' - but he had income from other sources.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 49 yr. old Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN., with his wife, Mrs. Elsie Mahler. Wesley was self-employed.
He was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 165 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristic that would aid in identification.
In the 1950 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, the Manager of a Sheet Metal Shop, b. in MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
55 yr. old wife, Elsie E Mahler, b. in
22 yr. old daughter, Elizabeth J Mahler, a Schoolteacher, b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Myra G Mahler, b. in MN.
17 yr. old daughter, Marjorie M Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley worked 57 hours in the week prior to the census.
On Aug. 27, 1955, Wesley's wife, Elsie died.
On Dec. 28, 1960, 68 yr. old Wesley Mahler married second, 51 yr. old Gladys Ruth Bauman Krueger in Blue Earth county, MN.
Wesley's parents were:
Friedrich "Fred" William Mahler, b. Jul. 27, 1857 in Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany and d. Apr. 15, 1907 at age 49 of stomach cancer in Waseca, MN. &
Sophia Beese, b. Jan. 6, 1861 in Waukesha County, WI. and d. Mar. 14, 1924 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN.
Fred and Sophia's children were:
1. * Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 12, 1881/1882 in Waseca County, MN. and d. Nov. 28, 1954 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. Lydia marr. Samuel Henry Pfaff in 1907.
2. * George Edward Mahler Sr., b. Aug. 1, 1884 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Aug. 11, 1945 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. George marr. Caroline E. Pfaff in 1910 and Edythe Dorothy Balestra in 1935.
3. * Clare Erda Mahler, b. Aug. 10, 1887 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. May 3, 1954 of leukemia in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. Clare marr. Benjamin R. Senske in 1913.
4. *Wilhelmina "Minnie" Mahler, b. Jul. 22, 1890 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Mar. 26, 1987 in Crow Wing county, MN. Minnie marr. Alvin H. Koechel in 1919.
5. * Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 5, 1976 in Mankato, Blue Earth county, MN.
6. * Freda Sophia Mahler, b. Oct. 22, 1895 in Woodville township, Waseca county, MN. and d. Apr. 17, 1973 in Hennepin county, MN.
7. * Louise C. Mahler, b. Sep. 16, 1901 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 1, 1978.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Wesley Mahler, b. Oct. 1892 in MN., was living on Oak St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
41 yr. old father, Fred Mahler, in the Hardware Business, b. Jul. 1858 in Germany
38 yr. old mother, Sophia Mahler, b. Jan. 1852 in Germany
18 yr. old sister, Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 1881 in MN.
15 yr. old brother, Geo. Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1884 in MN.
12 yr. old sister, Clare Mahler, attending school, b. Jul. 1887 in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1890 in MN.
5 yr. old sister, Freida Mahler, b. Oct. 1894 in MN.
Fred and Sophia had been married for 19 years.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Fred and Sophia's parents were all b. in Germany. Fred immigrated to the U. S. in 1875 and was now a naturalized citizen.
On Apr. 15, 1907, Wesley's father, Fred Mahler, died at age 49 of stomach cancer in MN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 16 yr. old Wiley (Wesley) B. Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN., was living on Hill St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
46 yr. old widowed mother (and head of household), Sophia Mahler, b. in WI.
25 yr. old brother, George Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN.
22 yr. old sister, Clara Mahler, b. in MN.
20 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
14 yr. old sister, Frieda Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Louise Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 24 yr. old Wesley B. Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca county, MN., was unmarried and living at 303 9th in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and working as a Plumber and Tinner at the Mahler Hardware Store in Waseca, MN. Wesley was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a mother who was solely dependent on him for support.
Wesley was described as medium in height and weight, with blue eyes, brown hair and no disabilities.
On Apr. 21, 1919, Wesley Mahler married Elsie Elizabeth Koerbitz in Waseca, Waseca county, MN.
Wesley & Elsie Mahler's children were:
1. * Thelma "Snook" Beatrice Maller (Mahler), b. Jan. 11, 1920 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. and d. Jan. 17, 2007 at the age of 87 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Thelma married Carroll Pershing Davidson in 1942.
2. * James "Jim" Frederick Mahler, b. Nov. 20, 1921 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 4, 1999 in Denver, Colorado (buried in Denver, Colorado). James marr. Alice Marie Cole.
3. Richard "Rick" Wesley Mahler, b. Jan. 13, 1923 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 29, 2020 in Rochester, Olmsted county, MN. Richard marr. Phyllis Clair Loft in 1944.
4. Mildred "Millie" Marion Mahler, b. Sep. 6, 1924 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 13, 2021 (probably in Colorado). Mildred marr. Charles R. Oliver in 1946.
5. * Elizabeth "Betty" Jane/Jean Mahler, b. Jan. 29, 1928 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Nov. 9, 2021 in Maplewood, Ramsey county, MN. Betty marr. Rev. Burton Arthur Passer in 1952.
6. Myra Grace Mahler, b. Mar. 24, 1930 in Waseca county, MN. Myra marr. Dr. Charles W. Schabacker in 1953.
7. Marjorie "Marj/Marge" Mae Mahler, b. May 27, 1932 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 24, 2014 in Longmont, Colorado. Marj marr. Dennis Ervin Ganzgow in 1953.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, a Partner in a Hardware Store and an Employer, b. in MN., was living in a (mortgaged) home he owned in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN with his
25 yr. old wife, Elsie Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in MN.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany, and were living next door.
On Mar. 14, 1924, Wesley's mother, Sophia (Beese) Mahler died in Waseca county, MN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 37 yr. old Wesley Maller (Mahler), a self-employed Merchant in the Retail Hardware industry, b. in MN., was living in a home he owned valued at $5,000 at 407 8th St. S.E. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
33 yr. old wife, Elsie Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Thelma Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
8 yr. old son, James Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old son, Richard Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
5 yr. old daughter, Mildred Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
3 yr. old daughter, Betty J Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
1 mth. old baby daughter, Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old maid/servant in a private home, Elizabeth Gurnette, b. in IL.
There was a radio set in the home.
Wesley was 27 yrs. old and Elsie was 23 when they married.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in WI.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Wesley B Mabler (Mahler), a self-employed Proprietor of a Retail Hardware business, b. in MN., was living in a home which rented for $25 in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
45 yr. old wife, Elizabeth Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Thelma B Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
18 yr. old son, James Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old son, Richard Mabler, b. in MN.
12 yr. old daughter, Betty Jane Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Myer Grace Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old daughter, Marjorie Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
14 yr. old daughter, Mildred Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Wesley had completed was his 2nd year of high school; Elizabeth had finished one year of college; Thelma was a high school graduate; James and Richard had completed 3 years of high school; Mildred, one year of high school; Betty Jane, 5th grade; Myra Grace, 3rd grade; and Marjorie, 1st grade.
Wesley worked 65 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as '0' - but he had income from other sources.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 49 yr. old Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN., with his wife, Mrs. Elsie Mahler. Wesley was self-employed.
He was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 165 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristic that would aid in identification.
In the 1950 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, the Manager of a Sheet Metal Shop, b. in MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
55 yr. old wife, Elsie E Mahler, b. in
22 yr. old daughter, Elizabeth J Mahler, a Schoolteacher, b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Myra G Mahler, b. in MN.
17 yr. old daughter, Marjorie M Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley worked 57 hours in the week prior to the census.
On Aug. 27, 1955, Wesley's wife, Elsie died.
On Dec. 28, 1960, 68 yr. old Wesley Mahler married second, 51 yr. old Gladys Ruth Bauman Krueger in Blue Earth county, MN.
Friedrich "Fred" William Mahler, b. Jul. 27, 1857 in Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany and d. Apr. 15, 1907 at age 49 of stomach cancer in Waseca, MN. &
Sophia Beese, b. Jan. 6, 1861 in Waukesha County, WI. and d. Mar. 14, 1924 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN.
Fred and Sophia's children were:
1. * Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 12, 1881/1882 in Waseca County, MN. and d. Nov. 28, 1954 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. Lydia marr. Samuel Henry Pfaff in 1907.
2. * George Edward Mahler Sr., b. Aug. 1, 1884 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Aug. 11, 1945 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. George marr. Caroline E. Pfaff in 1910 and Edythe Dorothy Balestra in 1935.
3. * Clare Erda Mahler, b. Aug. 10, 1887 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. May 3, 1954 of leukemia in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. Clare marr. Benjamin R. Senske in 1913.
4. *Wilhelmina "Minnie" Mahler, b. Jul. 22, 1890 in Woodville, Waseca county, MN. and d. Mar. 26, 1987 in Crow Wing county, MN. Minnie marr. Alvin H. Koechel in 1919.
5. * Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 5, 1976 in Mankato, Blue Earth county, MN.
6. * Freda Sophia Mahler, b. Oct. 22, 1895 in Woodville township, Waseca county, MN. and d. Apr. 17, 1973 in Hennepin county, MN.
7. * Louise C. Mahler, b. Sep. 16, 1901 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 1, 1978.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Wesley Mahler, b. Oct. 1892 in MN., was living on Oak St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
41 yr. old father, Fred Mahler, in the Hardware Business, b. Jul. 1858 in Germany
38 yr. old mother, Sophia Mahler, b. Jan. 1852 in Germany
18 yr. old sister, Lydia Mahler, b. Dec. 1881 in MN.
15 yr. old brother, Geo. Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1884 in MN.
12 yr. old sister, Clare Mahler, attending school, b. Jul. 1887 in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, attending school, b. Aug. 1890 in MN.
5 yr. old sister, Freida Mahler, b. Oct. 1894 in MN.
Fred and Sophia had been married for 19 years.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
Fred and Sophia's parents were all b. in Germany. Fred immigrated to the U. S. in 1875 and was now a naturalized citizen.
On Apr. 15, 1907, Wesley's father, Fred Mahler, died at age 49 of stomach cancer in MN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 16 yr. old Wiley (Wesley) B. Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN., was living on Hill St. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
46 yr. old widowed mother (and head of household), Sophia Mahler, b. in WI.
25 yr. old brother, George Mahler, a Hardware Merchant, b. in MN.
22 yr. old sister, Clara Mahler, b. in MN.
20 yr. old sister, Minnie Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
14 yr. old sister, Frieda Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
9 yr. old sister, Louise Mahler, a Student, b. in MN.
Sophia was the mother of 7 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 24 yr. old Wesley B. Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca county, MN., was unmarried and living at 303 9th in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and working as a Plumber and Tinner at the Mahler Hardware Store in Waseca, MN. Wesley was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a mother who was solely dependent on him for support.
Wesley was described as medium in height and weight, with blue eyes, brown hair and no disabilities.
On Apr. 21, 1919, Wesley Mahler married Elsie Elizabeth Koerbitz in Waseca, Waseca county, MN.
Wesley & Elsie Mahler's children were:
1. * Thelma "Snook" Beatrice Maller (Mahler), b. Jan. 11, 1920 in Waseca, Waseca County, MN. and d. Jan. 17, 2007 at the age of 87 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Thelma married Carroll Pershing Davidson in 1942.
2. * James "Jim" Frederick Mahler, b. Nov. 20, 1921 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 4, 1999 in Denver, Colorado (buried in Denver, Colorado). James marr. Alice Marie Cole.
3. Richard "Rick" Wesley Mahler, b. Jan. 13, 1923 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 29, 2020 in Rochester, Olmsted county, MN. Richard marr. Phyllis Clair Loft in 1944.
4. Mildred "Millie" Marion Mahler, b. Sep. 6, 1924 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jan. 13, 2021 (probably in Colorado). Mildred marr. Charles R. Oliver in 1946.
5. * Elizabeth "Betty" Jane/Jean Mahler, b. Jan. 29, 1928 in Waseca, Waseca county, MN. and d. Nov. 9, 2021 in Maplewood, Ramsey county, MN. Betty marr. Rev. Burton Arthur Passer in 1952.
6. Myra Grace Mahler, b. Mar. 24, 1930 in Waseca county, MN. Myra marr. Dr. Charles W. Schabacker in 1953.
7. Marjorie "Marj/Marge" Mae Mahler, b. May 27, 1932 in Waseca county, MN. and d. Jun. 24, 2014 in Longmont, Colorado. Marj marr. Dennis Ervin Ganzgow in 1953.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, a Partner in a Hardware Store and an Employer, b. in MN., was living in a (mortgaged) home he owned in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN with his
25 yr. old wife, Elsie Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in MN.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany, and were living next door.
On Mar. 14, 1924, Wesley's mother, Sophia (Beese) Mahler died in Waseca county, MN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 37 yr. old Wesley Maller (Mahler), a self-employed Merchant in the Retail Hardware industry, b. in MN., was living in a home he owned valued at $5,000 at 407 8th St. S.E. in Waseca Ward 2, Waseca county, MN. with his
33 yr. old wife, Elsie Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Thelma Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
8 yr. old son, James Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old son, Richard Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
5 yr. old daughter, Mildred Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
3 yr. old daughter, Betty J Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
1 mth. old baby daughter, Maller (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old maid/servant in a private home, Elizabeth Gurnette, b. in IL.
There was a radio set in the home.
Wesley was 27 yrs. old and Elsie was 23 when they married.
Wesley's father was b. in Germany and his mother in WI.
Elsie's parents were both b. in Germany.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Wesley B Mabler (Mahler), a self-employed Proprietor of a Retail Hardware business, b. in MN., was living in a home which rented for $25 in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
45 yr. old wife, Elizabeth Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Thelma B Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
18 yr. old son, James Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
17 yr. old son, Richard Mabler, b. in MN.
12 yr. old daughter, Betty Jane Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
10 yr. old daughter, Myer Grace Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
7 yr. old daughter, Marjorie Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
14 yr. old daughter, Mildred Mabler (Mahler), b. in MN.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Wesley had completed was his 2nd year of high school; Elizabeth had finished one year of college; Thelma was a high school graduate; James and Richard had completed 3 years of high school; Mildred, one year of high school; Betty Jane, 5th grade; Myra Grace, 3rd grade; and Marjorie, 1st grade.
Wesley worked 65 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as '0' - but he had income from other sources.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 49 yr. old Wesley Benjamin Mahler, b. Oct. 25, 1892 in Waseca, MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN., with his wife, Mrs. Elsie Mahler. Wesley was self-employed.
He was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 165 lbs., with blue eyes, brown hair, a light complexion and no other obvious physical characteristic that would aid in identification.
In the 1950 U. S. census, 56 yr. old Wesley B Mahler, the Manager of a Sheet Metal Shop, b. in MN., was living in Winnebago, Faribault county, MN. with his
55 yr. old wife, Elsie E Mahler, b. in
22 yr. old daughter, Elizabeth J Mahler, a Schoolteacher, b. in MN.
20 yr. old daughter, Myra G Mahler, b. in MN.
17 yr. old daughter, Marjorie M Mahler, b. in MN.
Wesley worked 57 hours in the week prior to the census.
On Aug. 27, 1955, Wesley's wife, Elsie died.
On Dec. 28, 1960, 68 yr. old Wesley Mahler married second, 51 yr. old Gladys Ruth Bauman Krueger in Blue Earth county, MN.
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Wesley is buried with his parents, Fred W. and Sophia Mahler.
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