FAMILY STORIES

James Hauesler, Part 2: A Mystery Solved

James Hauesler, my great-grandfather, spent the last years of his life in a state mental hospital. Read what I learned about these years.

Janis Richardson

Dec 30, 2021

I think of Aunt Lillian as refined. She was one of the few women I knew who worked outside the home in a business.

Janis Richardson

Aug 16, 2021

Augusta Peters Albert March 26, 1839 - November 24, 1925 I am a member of the League of Women Voters and inspired by the League's history...

Janis Richardson

Jul 29, 2020

Granny is my maternal grandmother, Christine Heisler Repschleger. Some of my very best memories from my childhood include time with her....

Janis Richardson

Jun 20, 2020

J. J. Haeusler, my great-grandfather, died in an insane asylum. But there's more to his story that I'm honored to tell.

Janis Richardson

Apr 3, 2020

Billie Mae and Leroy's love story formed the backdrop for our family, and was our greatest blessing.

Janis Richardson

Mar 21, 2020

Rosa was my Granny's older sister. This is a story of serendipity, years after a memorable conversation with Granny.

Janis Richardson

Mar 20, 2020