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Renk Family with John Deere Tractor
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William F. Renk pointing to his son Robert Renk (sitting on John Deere tractor with Firestone Tires) and Walter Renk, leaning on the tractor. Another son, Wilbur Renk, and grandson John Renk are kneeling in front of tractor and holding a sheep. The farm is located 1000 Wilburn Road. The Renks raised seed corn and sheep. Renk sheep were famous throughout the United States for their show winnings and for their blood lines.
May 20, 1947
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Renk Family with John Deere Tractor
May 20, 1947
William F. Renk, wearing a suit, and his sons. Left to right are: Walter Renk, Wilbur Renk, both standing, and Robert Renk sitting on a John Deere tractor with Firestone tires. They are in the farm...
Renk - Tomlin Wedding
June 28, 1958
Elevated view of guests greeting the bride, Susan Renk, and groom, Richard Tomlin, at the wedding reception on the lawn of the Renk farm in rural Sun Prairie after their marriage in Sacred Hearts C...
Renk - Tomlin Wedding
May 28, 1958
Portrait of Richard Tomlin and Susan Renk during the reception on the Renk farm after their wedding at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Sun Prairie.
