Sackett, William Milton

Sackett, William Milton

Male 1920 - 2006  (85 years)

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  • Name Sackett, William Milton  [1, 2
    Nickname Willie 
    Born 28 Jul 1920  New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Census 23 Apr 1930  Hortonia (Town of), Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 18 Feb 1940  Fort Sheridan, Lake County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Military Draft Registration 2 Jul 1945  Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 2 Jul 1945  Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 27 Sep 1975  Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Residence 1996  Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence 1999  Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Died 10 Apr 2006  King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4
    Buried Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Siblings 8 siblings 
    Person ID I15173  Sackett | Descendants of Thomas Sacket the Elder, Descendants of Simon Sackett the Colonist
    Last Modified 6 Aug 2020 

    Father Sackett, Ralph Howard,   b. 28 Aug 1878, New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1940, New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Jordan, Flora Christina,   b. 15 Feb 1882, Marion, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1975, King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Married 17 Sep 1902  Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Residence 5 Aug 1947  Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Children 9 children 
     1. Sackett, Rexford Raymond,   b. 25 Nov 1904, New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 1972, Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     2. Sackett, James Melvin,   b. 14 Mar 1907, New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1973, King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
    +3. Sackett, Harvey Addison,   b. 27 Nov 1908, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Dec 1980  (Age 72 years)
     4. Sackett, Claude Ralph,   b. 27 Dec 1910, New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jan 2002, Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     5. Sackett, Adelia Margaret,   b. 10 Oct 1912, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 2000  (Age 87 years)
     6. Sackett, Garna Jane,   b. 24 Nov 1914, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1991, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     7. Sackett, Vernon Henry,   b. 14 Dec 1916,   d. 28 Jan 1918  (Age 1 years)
     8. Sackett, William Milton,   b. 28 Jul 1920, New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 2006, King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     9. Sackett, Earl Howard,   b. 24 May 1925, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Oct 2002  (Age 77 years)
     
    Family ID F5916  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Living
    Last Modified 18 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F5947  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Tesch, Elizabeth Luedtke,   b. 1920,   d. 7 Feb 1986  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 14 Sep 1954 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F5948  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Jul 1920 - New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 23 Apr 1930 - Hortonia (Town of), Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 18 Feb 1940 - Fort Sheridan, Lake County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Draft Registration - 2 Jul 1945 - Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 2 Jul 1945 - Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 27 Sep 1975 - Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1996 - Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1999 - Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Apr 2006 - King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Occupation: Long haul truck driver.

  • Sources 
    1. [S543] Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) (Reliability: 2), 6 Aug 2020.
      Memorial ID 72820291
      https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72820291

      William M. "Willie" Sackett
      Birth 28 Jul 1920
      New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA
      Death 10 Apr 2006 (aged 85)
      King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA
      Burial
      Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
      King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA

      Researched by Ted Smith

    2. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 5 Aug 2020.
      The Post-Crescent (Appleton, Wisconsin), 12 Apr 2006, Page C-5

      Sackett, William M.
      "Willie"

      William M. Sackett, age 85, of Appleton, died Monday evening, April 10, 2006, at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. He was born July 28, 1920, to the late Ralph and Flora (Jorden) Sackett, in New London. Willie served with the U. S. Army during World War II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Following his discharge he became an area resident. Willie had been employed as a painter and a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

      He is survived by a son, Raymond (Jodi) Sackett, Kaukauna; a daughter, Carrie Ann Bock, Appleton; a stepson, Gary (Diane) Tesch, Appleton; a special friend, Barbara Tyrrell, Appleton; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a special family, the Peters Family; numerous nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his former wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Sackett, a son-in-law, Larry Bock, three brothers and two sisters.

      A private family memorial service will be held. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 13, 2006, from 4 to 7 pm.

      FARGO FUNERAL HOME
      400 West Wisconsin Avenue
      Kaukauna 920-766-6200
      www.fargofuneralhomes.com

      Transcribed by Ted Smith

    3. [S1796] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 5 Aug 2020.
      Name: William Milton Sackett
      Race: White
      Age: 24
      Birth Date: 28 Jul 1920
      Birth Place: New London, Wisconsin
      Residence Place: Menasha, Winn, Wisconsin, USA
      Registration Date: 2 Jul 1945
      Registration Place: Winn, Wisconsin, USA
      Employer: Unemployed
      Weight: 145
      Complexion: Ruddy
      Eye Color: Blue
      Hair Color: Brown
      Height: 5'' 5 1/2
      Next of Kin: Mrs. Harvey Sackett, Menasha, Winn, Wisconsin, USA

      Researched by Ted Smith

    4. [S879] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 5 Aug 2020.
      Name: William Milton Sackett
      [William M Sackett]
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 28 Jul 1920
      Birth Place: New London, Wisconsin
      Death Date: 10 Apr 2006
      Father: Ralph H Sackett
      Mother: Flora J Jordon
      SSN: 389189554
      Notes: 03 May 2005: Name listed as WILLIAM MILTON SACKETT; 19 Apr 2006: Name listed as WILLIAM M SACKETT

      Researched by Ted Smith

    5. [S937] 1930 U.S. Census (Reliability: 3), 6 Aug 2020.
      1930 Census, enumerated 23 Apr 1930 in Hortonia Township, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States

      Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
      Ralph Sackett Head M 51 Wisconsin
      Flora Sackett Wife F 47 Wisconsin
      James Sackett Son M 23 Wisconsin
      Claude Sackett Son M 19 Wisconsin
      Adelia Sackett Daughter F 17 Wisconsin
      Garna Sackett Daughter F 15 Wisconsin
      William Sackett Son M 9 Wisconsin
      Earl Sackett Son M 4 Wisconsin

      District: ED 31
      Sheet Number and Letter: 3B
      Household ID: 67
      Line Number: 77
      Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
      Affiliate Publication Number: T626
      Affiliate Film Number: 2603
      GS Film Number: 2342337
      Digital Folder Number: 004955459
      Image Number: 00865
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: N03801-2
      Record Number: 41660

      "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9SC-ZRD : accessed 6 August 2020), Earl Sackett in household of Ralph Sackett, Hortonia, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 31, sheet 3B, line 78, family 67, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2603; FHL microfilm 2,342,337.

      Researched by Ted Smith

    6. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 1 Jan 2018.
      Green Bay Press-Gazette (Green Bay, Wisconsin), 20 Feb 1940, page 14

      Ralph Sackett Dies At New London Home

      CLINTONVILLE, Wis.--Ralph Sackett, 61, father of Claude Sackett of this city, died at his home in New London Sunday evening after a prolonged illness.

      Funeral services will be held at the New London Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

      Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. William Ihland, Berlin; Mrs. William Garren, Portage; six sons, Rexford and Earl of New london; James, at North Freedom, Wis.; Harvey, Appleton; Claude, Clintonville; and William at Fort Sheridan, Ill.; one brother, Charles Sackett, Rhinelander; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Holla, Rhinelander; Mrs. Patrick Rohan, Bear Creek; Mrs. James Parfitt, Perdido Beach, Ala.; and Mrs. Alice Sackett, Milwaukee.

      Transcribed by Ted Smith

    7. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 5 Aug 2020.
      The Post-Crescent (Appleton, Wisconsin), 29 Sep 1975, Page 5

      Mrs. Flora C. Sackett

      Grand Army Home at King, Wis.

      Formerly of New London

      Age 93, died in King, Wis. Saturday after a lingering illness. She was born February 15, 1882 in the Township of DuPont. Survivors include four sons, Harvey of the Town of Menasha, Claude of Marquette, Michigan, William of Kaukauna, Earl of Stevens Point; two daughters, Mrs. Garna Garren of Golden, Colorado, Mrs. Adelia Gibbs of LeHigh Acres, Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Cline and Hanson Funeral Home in New London. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery. The Misters, Kelvin Neas and Carl Oman will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services Wednesday.

      Transcribed by Ted Smith

    8. [S269] U.S. Public Records, 1970-2009, (FamilySearch.org) (Reliability: 2), 6 Aug 2020.
      Name: Willie M Sackett
      Alias: William M Sackett
      Event Type: Residence
      Event Date: from 1 May 1999 to 19 Jun 2008
      Event Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Event Place (Original): Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
      Previous Residence: Appleton, WI
      Previous Residence Postal Code: 54915
      Birth Date: 28 Jul 1920
      Second Previous Residence Place: Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
      2nd Address Date: 1 Jun 1996

      Household ID: 641330362

      "United States Public Records, 1970-2009", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZJY9-BVPZ : 30 May 2020), William M Sackett, 1999-2008.

      Researched by Ted Smith

    9. [S871] Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930, (https://familysearch.org/) (Reliability: 3), 6 Aug 2020.
      Name: Ralph Howard Sackett
      Event Type: Marriage
      Event Date: 17 Sep 1902
      Event Place: Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Event Place (Original): Oshkosh, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Gender: Male
      Ethnicity: American
      Race: White
      Birthplace: New London, Wisc.
      Father's Name: Charles Melvin Sackett
      Mother's Name: Freta Arabella Stout
      Spouse's Name: Flora Christina Jordan
      Spouse's Gender: Female
      Spouse's Race: White
      Spouse's Race (Original): White
      Spouse's Birthplace: Marion, Wis
      Spouse's Father's Name: James Jordan
      Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary Jane Rogers

      Reference ID: cn 02468
      GS Film Number: 1266882
      Digital Folder Number: 007622829
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00347-5
      System Origin: EASY
      Record Number: 44

      "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRGZ-7FR : 30 January 2020), Mary Jane Rogers in entry for Ralph Howard Sackett, 1902.

      Researched by Ted Smith

    10. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 13 Jul 2021.
      The Post-Crescent (Appleton, Wisconsin), 5 Aug 1947, Page 13

      Merkley-Sackett

      At 11 o'clock this morning, Justice of the Peace George Frazer, Grand Chute, read the wedding ceremony for the marriage of Miss Mildred L. Merkley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J, Merkley, 128 E. Forest avenue, Neenah, and Harvey A. Sackett, 600 W. College avenue, son of Mrs. A. Sackett, route 1, Menasha. Miss Ruth Backus, Neenah, and Al Breitrich were the only attendants.

      A wedding dinner was served at the Melody Bar on Highway 47 after which the couple left on a wedding trip. Mr. Sackett and his bride will make their home on route 1, Menasha. He is owner of the Empire bar in Appleton. His bride is a graduate of the Mercy hospital school of nursing at Oshkosh.


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