Karl first married Wilhelima Notzke in La Crosse, Wisconsin on 17 July 1876. They had two daughters in Minnesota, Martha and Ernestine. They moved to Turner County South Dakota. Five children born there; Wilhelmina, Charles, William, Anna, and Augusta. Karl's first wife died; he then married Anna. The had four children born in South Dakota; John, Mary, Katie, and Lydia. Last child, Elmina, was born in Oregon. Karl is buried in Ruff, Grant County Washington. I would like to share information about this family.