Andrew Lee Bossert

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Bossert, Andrew L. : CASSVILLE - U.S.

Army Sgt. Andrew L. "Andy" Bossert, age 24, of Fountain City, formerly of Cassville, died on Monday, March 7, 2005, from injuries sustained while serving his country in Iraq. Andrew was born on Oct. 1, 1980, in Lancaster, the son of Steven K. and Diane V.(Belcher) Bossert. Andy attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools, graduating from C-FC High School with the class of 1999. Following graduation from high school, he spent one semester at UW-Stout before enlisting in the United States Army in February 2000.

He was stationed in Korea for 2 1/2 years before being deployed to Iraq. While he was stationed in Korea, Andy met his wife, Olya. They were united in marriage on Dec. 9, 2002. Andy loved to ride motorcycles and hang out with his friends. He will be remembered by many for his outgoing personality, his sense of humor, his warm smile and for often putting the needs of others in front of his own. He will be truly and sadly missed by all who were blessed to have known him. Andy is survived by his wife, Olya; parents, Steven and Diane Bossert, all of rural Fountain City; his brother, Timothy K. (Danica) Bossert of Cochrane; his sister, Amy L. Bossert of Waukesha; his paternal grandfather, Louis K. Bossert of Cassville; a niece, Rainee Radowitz; two nephews, Riley Kent and Reese Allen Bossert; several aunts; uncles; cousins; and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; and paternal grandmother. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at 11 a.m. at ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, Cassville, with Pastor Burton Everist officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville Township. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the MARTIN PAGE FUNERAL HOME, Cassville, and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the church.


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His wife, Olya, was from Russia and was working as a school teacher in Korea, where they met.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Helena Lodema Rice Helena was born on 20 Jan 1925 in Wisconsin; died on 18 Jan 1998 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helena was born and married in Plattville Township, Wisconsin to Frank Lee RICE and Elizabeth Jane HUNTER. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, belonging to their ladies guild and a member of the quilting bee. Her eight grandchildren were her casketbearers.

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Twp
Enumerated 12, 13, and 14 of January 1920
SD 3 ED 126 Sheet 3A Stamped 243
49-49
Bossert, Harry A Head m W 25 M Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Clara J Wf F W 25 M Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Joseph A Father M W 47 Wd Wisc Germany German Germany German
Bossert, Russell L brother M W 21 S Wisc Wisc Iowa Farm Laborer

Harry married Clara Johanna Bryhan on 5 Jun 1918 in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Clara was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Wisconsin; died on 25 Mar 1947 in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin; was buried on 28 Mar 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Christian Andrew BRYHAN (BROIHAHN) and Emilie Eureka HINTZE.

Her obituary was published in the Thursday, March 27, 1947 Cassville, Wisconsin newspaper. Jo Peck provided the following excerpt: "Mrs. Harry Bossert Died in Lancaster. Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Bossert, 53, Lancaster, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church at Lancaster. Burial will be inthe Boice Prarie Cemetery. Rev. John A. Gerber of Lancaster and the Rev. J.J. Lippoldt of Platteville will officiate. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Hoskins Funeral Home. Mrs. Bossert died early Tuesday evening, after having suffered a stroke several weeks ago. She was thought to be improving and news of her death came as a shock to her Cassville friends. Mrs. Bossert was born March 7, 1894, a daughter of Christian and Amelia Bryhan. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Ruth, a high school senior; two sons, Harlyn of Racine and Louis of Potosi, two brothers, Elmer Bryhan, Lancaster, Art Bryhan, Potosi, and a sister, Erme Bryhan, Lancaster. The Bosserts were long-time residents of the Cassville area, moving to Lancaster last fall."

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Jo Peck writes that "Clara and Harry Bossert were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian BRYHAN, in South Lancaster at high noon, and marched down the stairs to the playing of the march by the twin sister of the groom. Clara wore "white georgette, crepe trimmings of white messaline and veil and carried a huge bouquet of cream rosebuds. The worthy young couple will go to housekeeping on the Bossert farm after returning from their honeymoon in Minnesota...the bride, though a stranger in this locality, has won many friends during her short calls here."