Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family

Jacob Eppler
1.
Jacob Eppler was born on 31 Jan 1868 in Denmark; died on 27 Jul 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin. Jacob married Jensina P Jesperson on 12 Jul 1890 in Pentwater Michigan. Jensina (daughter of Andrew Jespersen and Theodora Emily ?) was born on 07 Feb 1873 in Aarhus, Denmark; died on 07 Oct 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin; was buried in 1948 in Graceland Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Andrew Alexander Eppler
was born on 24 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 13 May 1980 in Travers City, Michigan. - 3. Frederick Valentine Eppler
was born on 16 Dec 1892 in Michigan; died on 13 March 1961. - 4. Emily Eppler
was born in Pentwater Michigan. - 5. Florence Annette Eppler
was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Flint, Michigan; died on 01 Aug 1980 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Aug 1980 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. - 6. Carl Conrad Eppler
was born on 15 Feb 1899 in Michigan; died on 09 May 1972; was buried in May 1972 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. - 7. James Thorwald Eppler
was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Michigan; died on 30 April 1980 in Amsberg Marinette, Wisconsin. - 8. Harold Thorwald Eppler
was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 14 Oct 1964; was buried in Oct 1964 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. - 9. Margaret Eppler
was born in 1906 in Racine, Wisconsin; died in 1913 in Racine, Wisconsin. - 10. Theodore Emil Eppler
was born on 03 Jan 1913. - 11. Frances Isabelle Eppler
was born on 24 June 1920; died on 09 Oct 1981.
- 2. Andrew Alexander Eppler
Generation: 2
2. Andrew Alexander Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 24 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 13 May 1980 in Travers City, Michigan. 3. Frederick Valentine Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 16 Dec 1892 in Michigan; died on 13 March 1961. 4. Emily Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born in Pentwater Michigan. 5.
Florence Annette Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Flint, Michigan; died on 01 Aug 1980 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Aug 1980 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Florence married Chancy Burton Thompson on 25 Nov 1915 in Racine, Wisconsin. Chancy (son of William Sheldon Thompson and Nancy Ann Cox) was born on 08 Aug 1883 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1963 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Nov 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Nancy Jensina Thompson
was born on 03 Oct 1916 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 26 Jul 2000 in Goodland, Kansas; was buried in 2000 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. - 13. Letha Eileen Thompson
was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Thomas County, Kansas; died on 09 Jan 1965 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried in Sharon Springs Cemetery, Sharon Springs, Wallace County, Kansas. - 14. Margret Frances Thompson
- 15. Carl Burton Thompson
was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 18 Dec 1958 in Denver, Colorado; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas. - 16. William Jack Thompson
was born on 24 Jan 1926 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 10 May 1980 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. - 17. Carol Joyce Thompson
- 18. Patricia Ann Thompson
- 12. Nancy Jensina Thompson
6. Carl Conrad Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 15 Feb 1899 in Michigan; died on 09 May 1972; was buried in May 1972 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. 7. James Thorwald Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Michigan; died on 30 April 1980 in Amsberg Marinette, Wisconsin. 8. Harold Thorwald Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 14 Oct 1964; was buried in Oct 1964 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. 9. Margaret Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born in 1906 in Racine, Wisconsin; died in 1913 in Racine, Wisconsin. 10. Theodore Emil Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 03 Jan 1913. 11. Frances Isabelle Eppler
(1.Jacob1) was born on 24 June 1920; died on 09 Oct 1981.
Generation: 3
12.
Nancy Jensina Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 03 Oct 1916 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 26 Jul 2000 in Goodland, Kansas; was buried in 2000 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Nancy married Lloyd Fred Sporing on 17 Aug 1935. Lloyd (son of Charles J Sporing and Anna Louisa Ruppel) was born on 23 Oct 1908 in Lincoln County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jan 1999 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Donna Jean Sporing
- 20. Letha Francis Sporing
- 21. Mary Ann Sporing
- 22. Nancy Florence Sporing
was born on 02 Feb 1944; died on 01 Mar 2013. - 23. William Lloyd Sporing
was born on 26 Dec 1946 in Colby, Kansas; died on 19 Nov 2020 in Superior, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Nov 2020. - 24. Ronald Dean Sporing
- 19. Donna Jean Sporing
13.
Letha Eileen Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Thomas County, Kansas; died on 09 Jan 1965 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried in Sharon Springs Cemetery, Sharon Springs, Wallace County, Kansas. Family/Spouse: Warren Lee Dickson, Jr.. Warren was born on 26 Nov 1912; died on 20 Jan 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Jennilee Dickson
- 26. Warren Lee Dickson, III
- 27. Gail Allen Dickson
was born on 17 May 1954 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 18 Sep 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- 25. Jennilee Dickson
14. Margret Frances Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Margret married Paul L Walker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Barry Vohn Walker
was born on 07 Dec 1943; died on 18 Sep 2015 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. - 29. Linda Kathleen Walker
was born on 08 Nov 1947; died on 30 Mar 2002 in Goodland, Kansas; was buried on 02 Apr 2002 in Sharon Springs Cemetery, Sharon Springs, Kansas.
- 28. Barry Vohn Walker
15.
Carl Burton Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 18 Dec 1958 in Denver, Colorado; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas. Carl married Marjorie Irene Starns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Twila Joan Thompson
was born on 10 Mar 1944 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 20 Mar 2018 in Loveland, Colorado; was buried on 29 Mar 2018 in Fleming Cemetery, Fleming, Colorado. - 31. Dennis Eugene Thompson
was born on 12 Nov 1946 in Norton, Kansas; died on 07 Jul 2003 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; was buried in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming. - 32. Judy Eilene Thompson
- 30. Twila Joan Thompson
16.
William Jack Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 24 Jan 1926 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 10 May 1980 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas. William married Bonnie Ellen Ritchey in 1949, and was divorced in Yes in Unknown. Bonnie (daughter of George Grover Ritchey and Ellen Roach) was born on 24 Feb 1931 in Kansas; died on 20 Feb 2017; was buried in Bird City, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Colleen Thompson
- 34. Thomas Burton Thompson
was born on 22 May 1952 in Imperial, Nebraska; died on 28 Nov 2022; was buried in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Family/Spouse: Inez Ernestine Shirm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Colleen Thompson
17. Carol Joyce Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Carol married Orvel Fred Sporing [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Carol married Alvin O Gumz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Patricia Ann Thompson
(5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Patricia married Richard Taylor Wolfe [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Linda Kay Wolfe
- 37. Letha Annette Wolfe
was born on 08 Mar 1954 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 01 Aug 1991 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. - 38. Richard Taylor Wolfe, Jr.
- 39. Laura Lea Wolfe
Patricia married Benjamin McKay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 36. Linda Kay Wolfe
Generation: 4
19. Donna Jean Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Glen Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Glenda Jean Johnson
- 41. Gary Johnson
Family/Spouse: William Cloyd. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Kalin Cloyd
- 43. Vanessa Cloyd
Family/Spouse: Walt Bergquist. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 40. Glenda Jean Johnson
20. Letha Francis Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Letha married Arthur Willis Kibel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Stan Kibel
- 45. Jim Rogers Kibel
was born on 27 Oct 1955 in Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado; died on 17 Jan 1998 in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas; was buried in 1998 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. - 46. John Kibel
- 47. Kurtis Karson Kibel
was born on 21 Jan 1958; died on 03 Feb 1958; was buried in Cortez Cemetery, Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado. - 48. Mark Dwayne Kibel
was born on 04 May 1960; died on 02 Sep 2019; was buried in Cortez Cemetery, Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado.
- 44. Stan Kibel
21. Mary Ann Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Jack Hudson Harris Robbins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Gordon Ray Sims. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Tina Renee Sims
- 52. Roger LaVerne Sims
was born on 06 Mar 1967 in Clinton County, Iowa; died on 10 May 1967 in Clinton County, Iowa. - 53. Katrina Kay Sims
Mary married Linus Joseph Rupp [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 51. Tina Renee Sims
22.
Nancy Florence Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 02 Feb 1944; died on 01 Mar 2013. Family/Spouse: Ben Brown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. Brian Brown
- 54. Brian Brown
23.
William Lloyd Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 26 Dec 1946 in Colby, Kansas; died on 19 Nov 2020 in Superior, Nebraska; was buried on 23 Nov 2020. William married Virgina Arlene Copper [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. Billy Joe Sporing
- 56. Todd Eugene Sporing
- 57. Chad Duawne Sporing
- 55. Billy Joe Sporing
24. Ronald Dean Sporing
(12.Nancy3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Kathy Jo Holiman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. Kenneth Holiman
- 59. Curtis Dwayne Sporing
was born on 22 Feb 1971 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 06 Jun 1995 in Gem, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado.
Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Aaron ?
Family/Spouse: Janelle Pugh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 61. Greg Cunningham
Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. ?
Family/Spouse: Melinda Jean Steinman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. Kenneth Holiman
25. Jennilee Dickson
(13.Letha3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Jay Joslin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Jay Lee Joslin
- 65. Jay Lee Joslin
26. Warren Lee Dickson, III
(13.Letha3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Warren married Donna Jean Hinkle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 66. Michael Laurence Dickson
was born on 29 Dec 1982; died on 30 Sep 2022; was buried on 15 Oct 2022 in Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma. - 67. James Dickson
- 66. Michael Laurence Dickson
27.
Gail Allen Dickson
(13.Letha3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 17 May 1954 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 18 Sep 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. 28.
Barry Vohn Walker
(14.Margret3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 07 Dec 1943; died on 18 Sep 2015 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. Barry married Susan Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Barry married Jackie Emerson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Linda Kathleen Walker
(14.Margret3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 08 Nov 1947; died on 30 Mar 2002 in Goodland, Kansas; was buried on 02 Apr 2002 in Sharon Springs Cemetery, Sharon Springs, Kansas. Linda married Paul Larson on 31 Dec 1967 in Sharon Springs, Kansas. Paul (son of John E Larson and Ella Marguerite DeBeer) was born on 22 Aug 1940 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 24 Dec 2005 in Wichita, Kansas; was buried on 28 Dec 2005 in Sharon Springs Cemetery, Sharon Springs, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
30.
Twila Joan Thompson
(15.Carl3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 10 Mar 1944 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 20 Mar 2018 in Loveland, Colorado; was buried on 29 Mar 2018 in Fleming Cemetery, Fleming, Colorado. Twila married William Larry Emory on 02 Jan 1965 in Lasalle, Colorado. William (son of Henry Clay Emory, Sr. and Margaret Louise Fisher) was born on 03 Aug 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia; died on 26 Sep 2025. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Robin Renee Emory
- 73. Henry Clay Emory
- 74. Tonya Joann Emory
- 75. Kristi Noel Emory
- 72. Robin Renee Emory
31.
Dennis Eugene Thompson
(15.Carl3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 12 Nov 1946 in Norton, Kansas; died on 07 Jul 2003 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; was buried in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dennis married Jayne Louise Devenyns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
32. Judy Eilene Thompson
(15.Carl3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Judy married Ivar Lee Samuelson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
33. Colleen Thompson
(16.William3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Monty Schrlau. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. Nichole Schrlau
Colleen married William Kraatz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 84. Nichole Schrlau
34.
Thomas Burton Thompson
(16.William3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 22 May 1952 in Imperial, Nebraska; died on 28 Nov 2022; was buried in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Thomas married Effie Suzanne Crosby [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Thomas married Janet Rita Sylvestre [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
35. Susan Faye Thompson
(16.William3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Clarence Dean Mangus. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Susan married LaDee Robert Johnson, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Linda Kay Wolfe
(18.Patricia3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 89. Tammy Kay Wolfe
- 90. Billy Ray Wolfe
Linda married Gary Wallace White [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 91. Misty Ann White
- 89. Tammy Kay Wolfe
37.
Letha Annette Wolfe
(18.Patricia3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 08 Mar 1954 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 01 Aug 1991 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Family/Spouse: Kirby Lee Granger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
38. Richard Taylor Wolfe, Jr.
(18.Patricia3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Family/Spouse: Julia Weber. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Stacy Lynn Mallone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Margaret ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. Laura Lea Wolfe
(18.Patricia3, 5.Florence2, 1.Jacob1)Laura married Burtton W Weber [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Laura married Alston A Sterling [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Laura married Dale A Kunkel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Glen Mercer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Laura married Joseph L Lanier [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Laura married Michael Lee Thomas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Laura married Randy Dean Sidebottom [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
