The first child of Harrison and Elsie (Burgard) Dentel, Shirley Mae (Dentel-Knapp) was born on February 1, 1929 in Raisinville Township, Monroe County, Michigan.

On April 17, 1948, she married Merlyn Vernon Knapp with whom she had two sons.

She later married Reineer Hage.

Shirley died on October 15, 2020 at the age of 81 and is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle Township, Monroe County, Michigan.

Harrison Dentel (26) was living with his parents on Dentel Road near Ida, Michigan. He was listed as a high school teacher.

 Elsie (31) and Harrison (36) were living with her parents, William (58) and Bertha (58) Burgard. Elsie's daughter, Shirley Mae was one year old. Arthur Burgard (29) was also living at the farm.

Living at 2540 Lewis Avenue in Ida, Elsie (41) and Harrison (46) had two children, Shirley Mae (11) and Dale (3). Harrison is listed as having completed 2 years of college.

Shirley Knapp (21) and her husband, Vernon were living at 1335 Geiger Road, Ida, Michigan.