[ SCHUETTE ]   OBITUARIES

AIMEE SCHUETTE      cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Nov. 1902:
Death yesterday evening of Emmy Schuette, the 9-yr. old daughter 
of Fritz Schuette here, following a long illness with malaria. 
The funeral will be held Sun. afternoon at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.


ANNA H. SCHUETTE   (d. 1959)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Albert B. Schuette, 85, of 821 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Friday morning at her home following about a year’s illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Hentscher Oct. 6, 1873, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Herman and Anna Roeder Henscher. She was married to Mr. Schuette in 
Manitowoc, Oct. 1898, and always resided in this city. Her husband was 
president of the Schuette Bros. Co. during his lifetime. She was a member 
of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Her husband died in 1919.
Surviving are a son, Donald H. of Indianapolis, Ind., two grandchildren 
and eight great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the hour 
of service Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 14, 1959  P. 13
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[Anna B./d. 08-14-1959/age 85 yrs./widow of Albert Schuette]


ASTA B. SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Mrs. Paul A. Schuette Sr., 84, of 706 St. Clair St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Asta Becker, was born June 26, 1884, at Oshkosh, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Becker. She came to Manitowoc 
with her family in her youth and was married to Paul Schuette June 1, 
1905, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1941. 
Survivors include a son, William W., of St. Davids, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. 
James (Kathryn) Godfrey, of Wauwatosa; nine grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren. A son, Paul A. Jr., and a daughter Mrs. Jane Murphy, 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital nurses 
benefit fund. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 17, 1969  P. 15
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[d. 01-17-1969/age 84 yrs./widow of Paul A. Schuette Sr.]


AUGUST SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

WELL KNOWN MERCHANT IS STRICKEN 
AUG. SCHUETTE DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME TODAY 
Pioneer Business Man Had Been Ill but Few Hours as End Came 
Life’s uncertainty was again emphasized to Manitowoc today in the 
sudden and unexpected death of August Schuette, pioneer merchant 
and one of the most widely known residents of the county. Mr. 
Schuette’s death which came as a great shock to the community with 
whose life he had been prominently identified for three score years, 
occurred at the family home on South Eighth street a few minutes 
after he had returned from the Schuette Bros. store, where he had 
gone a usual this morning for his day’s business.
Although Mr. Schuette was 79 years of age his health had been 
excellent and had caused no apprehension and when he complained of 
being tired this morning and said he would return home for a few 
hours rest, there was no thought that he would not be back at the 
store later in the day. He was stricken soon after reaching his 
home and expired before a physician could be summoned.
Stricken at Home 
Mr. Schuette had returned home in a cab and had just entered the 
house and seated himself when he collapsed. Mrs. Schuette was absent 
at the time and the maid who addressed him received no response and 
Mrs. Alois Lange, a neighbor, was hastily summoned and called Mr. 
Schuette’s son, Walter, at the store but before his arrival at the 
house the end came. Death was due to heart failure. 
News of the death of Mr. Schuette spread through the city and the 
suddenness of the demise added to the shock which it carried. 
Expressions of sincere regret were heard in all sides and in business 
circles and circles in which Mr. Schuette was best known, the loss to 
the city was emphasized. The Schuette Bros. Co. store was closed 
immediately and will remain closed until after the funeral arrangements 
for which await the return of Paul Schuette, son of the decedent who 
was in Chicago at the sad happening but will return this evening.
Pioneer Merchant of City 
August Schuette was one of the pioneer merchants of Manitowoc and 
probably the oldest actve business man of the city at his death. He 
was born July 12, 1847 and became a resident here at the age of one 
year when his parents located in the city, his father John Schuette, 
Sr., engaging in the mercantile business which in its development is 
today represented by the mammoth store of the Schuette Bros. Co. 
Educated in the local schools, Mr. Schuette later attended Wittman 
academy and at the age of 17 was granted a teachers’ certificate 
unusual to one of that age in earlier days. Mr. Schuette later became 
identified with his brothers in the business of Schuette Bros. Co., 
in which he has been active for a half century and during the last 
nine years has been president. 
Interested in Farmer
During his long career in business Mr. Schuette had been in close 
touch with agricultural development in the county and probably no 
man was more widely known to the rural sections than he. For many 
years he had been in charge of the farm produce department of the 
Schuette store which was the first in the city to pay cash for farm 
produce, and he was always ready to welcome and assist farmers who 
sought his help and advice. In the rural communities of Manitowoc 
county the death of Mr. Schuette will be learned with deep sorrow.
Leaves Wife, Four Children 
Mr. Schuette was married on November 27, 1878 to Hattie Hottelmann, 
who with four children, Paul and Walter of this city, Mrs. Roland 
Teitgen, Milwaukee and Mrs. Irma Scove, of Santa Anna, Cal., survive 
him. One brother George Schuette and nine grandchildren also survive. 
Mr. Schuette was the youngest but one of the family of John Schuette, 
Sr. He was one of the members of the pioneer German Singing societies 
of the city, now merged, and was an active participant in the affairs 
of the organization. A lover of home and family Mr. Schuette had not 
identified himself with many organizations of fraternal character, 
his membership in the Eagles having been but recently taken up.
Universally Esteemed 
A man who possessed in a marked degree those attributes of personality 
and character that win and hold friends, Mr. Schuette was universally 
esteemed. He was a man of keen judgment, approachable at all times and 
his friendship was valued by all who possessed it. His life, 
practically all in this community, is a tribute to his character. 
Stores Close for Funeral 
As a mark of esteem to Mr. Schuette, and indication—the high place he 
held in the business world merchants of the city today announced that 
stores would be closed during the hours of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 19, 1926  P. 1
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August Schuette, president of the Schuette Bros. Company of Manitowoc, 
and a man to whom Manitowoc owes much, died suddenly at his home in 
that city yesterday from a heart attack.
The death of this pioneer of Manitowoc county is more than a local loss, 
for he was not only head of a great business that extended into all 
sections of that county, but he participated, even at his advanced age, 
in every worth-while movement inaugurated in this section of the state. 
When agitation was on, some two years ago, for a Safe Drivers’ Club in 
Manitowoc, Mr. Schuette was one of the most enthusiastic supporters, and 
in the Elks Club one night he made an appeal that did not fall upon deaf 
ears. 
The Schuette Bros. Company is an institution that has been known in this 
section of the state for more than three-quarters of a century. John 
Schuette, Sr., was the original founder of the business. In 1822 he 
engaged in the store business in Charleston, South Carolina, and later 
in Norfolk Virginia. These early-day experiences qualified him for his 
later success. The eighteen years between 1830 and 1848 were spent in 
Germany. Returning to this country, he came directly to Manitowoc, and 
in May, 1849, erected a small frame building and founded what is the 
Schuette store, on the same corner where the large building stands 
today. 
The senior Mr. Schuette passed away in 1862 at the age of seventy-four 
years, and two of his sons succeeded to the business, Henry and John. 
Later, August became identified with the business and when it was 
incorporated in 1901, the four Schuette brothers and two of their sons 
became interested, along with Mr. Alter. In 1917, when Fred Schuette 
passed away, Mr. Schuette was elected president of the concern, and 
though well advanced in years, he was a persistent worker, 
characteristic of that family.
It is a great store based upon honesty and square dealing, and its 
influence is felt because of the character of the men that have been 
identified with it from time to time. Business of this character is not 
built in a day or a year, but is the handiwork of men who formulate and 
carry out certain principles which give people confidence in the 
institution. That is why the name sometimes is more of an asset than 
the stock contained within the walls of the building.
Mr. Schuette, who has just closed his early career, believed in Manitowoc 
and her institutions, and any time that an individual is sold upon a city, 
his influence is one of her strongest assets. So it was with him. As a 
member of the Safe Drivers’ Club, he was running true to form, rendering 
service to the community of which he was a part. So we might go on and 
list a number of activities in which he played a part, and their success 
attests to the high character of August Schuette. 
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, May 20, 1926  P. 22
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(August Schuette/d. 19 May 1926/age 79 yrs./
from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


AUGUST SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1900:
Death Fri. of August Schuette in the residence of his daughter, 
Mrs. Wilhelm Fehring in Kossuth. The deceased, who had lived some 
years in Manitowoc, reached the age of 70. He leaves his widow and 
6 children. The funeral took place Sun.
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[cause: cirrhosis of liver]


BARBARA J. SCHUETTE   cemetery #33

Mrs. Henry L. Schuette Jr., 26, of 250 Davis St., Town of Two Rivers, died 
Monday morning at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Barbara J. Schmitt, was born July 13, 1944, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Donald and Mildred Herman Schmitt. She attended Manitowoc public 
schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. She had been employed 
as a secretary at Imperial Eastman Co., Manitowoc. She was married to Henry L. 
Schuette Jr. June 9, 1967, at Manitowoc, where she resided all her life.
Survivors include her husband and a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); 
her parents, three brothers and a sister (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schmitt of Manitowoc, and the 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Herman of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1971


BERTHA RAHN SCHUETTE  cemetery #76

Mrs. William (Bertha) Rahn Schuette, 91, of 1515 Washington St., Manitowoc, 
died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Bertha Haese, was born March 12, 1881, at Morrison Wis., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Haese. She was married to Hugo 
Rahn June 21, 1903 at Reedsville. He preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1932. 
She was married to William Schuette Oct. 29, 1940 at Rockwood. He preceded 
her in death in 1949. She then came to Manitowoc to reside. She was a member 
of the Ladies Aid Society of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son Karl Rahn, of Manitowoc; and a step-son, Darwin 
Schuette, of Louisiana; a step-daughter, Mrs. Fred Kiel, of Manitowoc; and 
a grandchild. A son and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, 
from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then 
at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 21, 1972
(Note: Buried with Rahn)


CARYL L. SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Funeral services for Carol Lee Schuette, infant daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schuette of Cleveland, were held at the 
Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland, Thursday. Burial was 
in St. John cemetery. The Rev. Elwood Habermann officiated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 19, 1947 P.2


CATHERINE SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

Letters of administration have been issued to George Schuette 
in the estate of the late Catherine Schuette. The administrator 
was required to give bonds in the sum of $10,000.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 5, 1899


CHARLES SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Charles Schuette, Former Sheriff, Dies At 56
FUNERAL WILL BE ON MONDAY IN AFTERNOON 
Former Assemblyman Had Been Engaged In Railroading Early In Career 
Charles Schuette, 56, who served as sheriff in 1920, and also represented 
the first district in the lower house of the legislature at Madison, died 
this morning at the home, 1406 Washington street. He had been in ill health 
for several months.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Born in this city November 30, 1877, the deceased always made his home in 
Manitowoc. He was educated in the public schools of the city and when a 
young man took up railroading, being employed for a number of years by the 
North Western road. 
He became a worker in the republican party and in 1920 was elected to the 
office of sheriff, serving one term. In 1927, he was the representative of 
the first assembly district of this county in the legislature at Madison.
Married in 1903
Up to a few years ago he continued active in councils of the party in 
Manitowoc. 
Mr. Schuette was married here in 1903 and is survived by his widow; two 
daughters, Mrs. Ralph Diehl, Milwaukee; Mrs. Joseph Wichouske, city; a son, 
William, city; four brothers, Louis, Fond du Lac, William, Chicago, John 
and Martin, city; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Nohlechek, and Mrs. Chester 
Couey, both of this city, Mrs. William Weiland, Mrs. James Wilson, and Mrs. 
Hazel Barnell, all of Chicago. A grandchild, Carol Jean Diehl, also survives.
The deceased was a member of the Eagles lodge. The body may be viewed at the 
Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral Monday 
afternoon.
The Rev. D. G. Rista__of the First Lutheran Church will officiate at the 
funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 19, 1934  P. 4
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[Chas. Schuette/bur. 5-21-1934/cause: myocarditis]


CHRISTINE SCHUETTE

Private funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, for Christine, infant daughter of (private) Schuette, who was 
born and died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Claude LeClair officiated and burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, three brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.), and 
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Schuette, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1964 P. 29
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[Christine Schuette/d. 1-27-1964/stillborn/father: (private) Schuette]


CLARA SCHUETTE   (d. 1942)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Clara Schuette, 72, wife of Louis Schuette, Manitowoc banker, 
died late Friday at the family home, 812 Huron street. She has been 
in failing health several months. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Schuette 
residence, the Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church 
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Schuette, nee Clara Schmidt, was born in Green Bay in 1870, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schmidt. A few years later the family 
moved to this city where Mr. Schmidt engaged in the wood and coal 
business. She was married to Louis Schuette in 1895 and Mr. and Mrs. 
Schuette resided here continuously since.
Survivors are the widower; son, John, of this city; three daughters, 
Mrs. Orville Breuer, Mrs. William Vinton and Mrs. Rolf Ristad, all of 
this city.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday at 
2 p.m. until Monday morning when it will be moved to the Schuette home 
on Huron street. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 3, 1942  P. 4
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[d. 10-02-1942/age 72 yrs./cause: strangulation/wife of Louis Schuette/
bur. on John Schuette lot]


CLARA SCHUETTE    (d. 1973)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Clara Schuette, 87, formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday at Silver Lake 
Nursing Home, Castle Rock, Colo.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schneider Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Clara Schultz, was born July 21, 1886, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Charles and Emma Lauresch Schultz. She and her husband, the late 
John W. Schuette, operated the Star Grocery Store for many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 6, 1973
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[d. 08-04-1973 at Castle Rock CO/age 87 yrs./widow of John W. Schuette]
(21 Jul 1886/Aug 1973/SSDI)


SCHUETTE DAU. OF ERNST       cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901:
Death in Newton on Mon. of a little daughter of farmer Ernst Schuette there.


DORIS SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

MRS. W. SCHUETTE DIES SUDDENLY
The entire community was shocked this morning by the announcement 
that Mrs. William Schuette, widow of Wm. Schuette deceased, had 
died at 9 o’clock this morning, from the result of a severe cold 
and the breaking of an abscess in the head. Deceased was unconscious 
since 6 o’clock last night, when the abscess broke and until death 
came this morning. She was 57 years of age and is survived by ten 
children, five sons and five daughters. The sons are Louis, Charles 
and Martin of this city, and William of Chicago and John of Two 
Rivers. The daughters are, Mrs. A.O. Gehbe, Mrs. John Pitz, Jr., Mrs. 
Edward Boss, Chicago and the Misses Dora and Hazel. 
Mrs. Schuette came to this country with her husband, in 1865 from her 
birthplace in Schleswig Holstein, Germany. Mrs. Schuette’s death came 
on the day of her late husband’s birthday and the family had made all 
preparations to visit the cemetery and to decorate his grave today. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, March 09, 1910
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[cause: septic meningitis]


EDWIN SCHUETTE   (d. 1948)  cemetery #44

Edwin Schuette, Veteran Banker, Dies at His Home 
In Banking Circles 55 Years; Had Been Ill for Several Months 
Edwin Schuette, 79, chairman of the board of the Manitowoc Savings 
bank and active in banking circles here for 55 years, died this 
morning at the family home, 610 Park street. He had been in failing 
health several months. 
Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Tuesday. 
Mr. Schuette retired from active banking in 1947, when he was 
succeeded as president of the bank by his son, Henry. 
He was born in this city in 1869, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Schuette. He entered the employ of the bank in 1893. The bank 
was founded by his father in 1884. Prior to that he had been employed 
in the offices of the Schuette Bros. company for six years and in that 
span also worked at times in the bank.
Mr. Schuette advanced from assistant cashier to head of the institution, 
being elected to succeed his brother, the late Louis Schuette, when the 
latter retired from active banking a few years ago. Last year he retired 
as president to be succeeded by his son, Henry, and became chairman of 
the board. 
He was an ardent yachtsman and took a keen interest in the city’s marine 
life. He possessed one of the largest collections of marine pictures in 
the nation, which he built up in his spare time and which is a pictorial 
review of the Great Lakes and Manitowoc marine history from the days of 
the early sailing vessels to the modern freighters. 
In 1943 Mr. Schuette, rounding out 50 years in the banking business here, 
was one of eight Wisconsin bankers honored by the Wisconsin Bankers 
association at Milwaukee, being admitted to the “Fifty Year club.” He was 
a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
In 1901, Mr. Schuette married Miss Olga Rahr of Oshkosh. She survives 
with a son, Henry, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. John S. Miller of 
Glencoe, Ill., and Mrs. Robert Ristad of Burlingame, Calif.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Rose Babcock and Miss Gesine Schuette of this city; and six grand-
children. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1948  P. 1
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[cremains/bur. on Henry Schuette lot]


EDWIN SCHUETTE   cemetery #8

Edwin Schuette Of Centerville Dies As Result Of His Injuries
Edwin Schuette, 35-year-old town of Centerville farmer, died at Sheboygan
Memorial hospital Saturday at 7 p.m. from injuries received in an accident
last July.
Mr. Schuette was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county, Oct. 6,
1900, and spent his entire life in that vicinity. He attended rural schools
and after his graduation started farming. On Oct. 16, 1930, he was united in
marriage to Alma Anger of the town of Mosel and the couple located on their
present farm home in the town of Centerville.
Besides his widow, Mr. Schuette is survived by six children, (Names omitted
for privacy); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuette, of Centerville; a
brother, Hubert, and a sister, Mrs. Markus Grotegut, both of Centerville;
three step-sisters, Mrs. Louis Strattmann of Centerville, and Mrs. Joseph
Chopp and Mrs. Melvin Siefert, both of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schuette home
in the town of Centerville, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's and St. Peter's
Evangelical Lutheran church of Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun will officiate
and burial will be made in Kassa cemetery. The body will be removed to the
family residence this evening.
(Apr. 25 1936 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


EMILIE SCHUETTE   cemetery #35

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1885:
Death of Mrs. Emilie Schuette (nee Rabenhorst), wife of August Schuette, 
on 29 Oct. in Town Kossuth. The deceased was only 20-1/2 and leaves
her husband with a 5-mo. old son.
(Note: I didn't find this stone when photographing the cemetery. It appears that
the transcribers got the year wrong as this shows her to be much younger.)


EMMA SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Mrs. John Schuette, 82, a former resident of Centerville, died Sunday 
night at her home, 1216 Manila St., after being stricken with a heart 
attack last Wednesday.
Nee Emma Duessing, she was born Sept. 7, 1872, in Town Cleveland, and 
made her home on a farm in Town Centerville since her marriage to John 
Schuette in 1901.
The couple resided at Manitowoc since their retirement from farming in 
1928.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ed Stanzel and Mrs. Harry Reiss, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Ben Hieding, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Alfred Stolzman, South 
Range, Wis.; two sons, Arno, of Route 1, Manitowoc, and Erwin, of Denmark; 
31 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Charles 
Duessing of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bahr, Port Washington, 
Mrs. Lena Manthey, Chicago, and Mrs. Laura Goerke, Cleveland.
Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger, 
pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery at Centerville.
The body will lie in state at the Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from Tuesday noon until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from 11 a.m. 
until the hour of services. 
Sheboygan Press, Monday, October 4, 1954  P. 12


ERWIN SCHUETTE    cemetery #38

Erwin L. Schuette, 55, of Rockwood, died Thursday of an apparent 
coronary attack.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. 
Mr. Schuette was born Sept. 7, 1913, in Town of Newton, son of the 
late John and Emma Duessing Schuette. He married Josephine Graczkowski 
at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc, Nov. 24, 1931. She died April 18, 1964. 
For the past 12 years he owned and operated a woodworking shop at 
Rockwood.
Survivors include six daughters (private); six sons (private); a brother, 
Arno of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Reiss of Plymouth and 
Mrs. Edward Stenzel and Mrs. Ben Hiebing of Sheboygan and 15 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 15, 1969  P. 11


FRED SCHUETTE   cemetery #70

Newton lost a pioneer resident when Fred Schuette responded to the 
death call Monday, at the age of 81 years. Decedent came to Manitowoc 
county in 1868 and for years was a prominent farmer of the town in 
which he lived. A wife and five children survive. The funeral will 
be held at Newton Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Apr. 15, 1902, Page 1
(He is on the 1900 Newton census age 79, living with Ernst Schuett 
and family listed as Father, Mother was Maria age 76)


FRED SCHUETTE  (d. 1917)  cemetery #44

EX-MAYOR FRED SCHUETTE, HEAD SCHUETTE BROS CO., 
DIES SUNDAY AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Had Been Identified With Business Interests of City for More than 
Half Century and Was Widely Known. One of Founders of County Fair
Fred Schuette, ex-mayor, president of the Schuette Bros. company and 
one of the most prominent businessmen of Manitowoc county, died at the 
family home on South Eighth street shortly after noon Sunday, aged 73 
years, news of the death of Mr. Schuette coming as a surprise and shock 
to the community, few persons knowing that he was critically ill. 
Widespread sorrow was expressed about the city over the announcement. 
Mr. Schuette’s death followed a critical illness of less than a week, 
during most of which time he was able to be about. Saturday his condition 
became alarming and Dr. Lemon, a noted surgeon of Milwaukee was called 
in consultation and gave little hope. Sunday morning Mr. Schuette became 
unconscious and at 1 o’clock passed away. Members of the immediate family 
were at his bedside when the end came. 
Underwent Operation. 
Two months ago Mr. Schuette underwent an operation for appendicitis at 
the hospital but had apparently recovered and though he had not attempted 
to give the close application to his business interest for which he was 
known before his illness, he had visited the store daily up to a week ago. 
He failed to regain his old-time strength and had consulted specialists 
at Milwaukee and was hopeful of early restoration. Friends had not known 
that Mr. Schuette’s condition was serious and the announcement of his 
demise came as a shock. 
In Business 55 Years. 
Mr. Schuette had been engaged in the mercantile business in this city for 
55 years and was known throughout the county and in the state as one of 
the leading business men of this section. Born at Bremen, Germany, Dec. 2, 
1844, Mr. Schuette came to America with his parents in 1848 and a year 
later the family located in Manitowoc where in May, 1849, John Schuette, 
father of the decedent, established a store from which the present mammoth 
business of Schuette Bros. company has grown. Mr. Schuette’s father died 
in 1863 and the store was conducted by John and Henry Schuette, sons. 
Later Fred Schuette became a member of the company and August and George 
Schuette also became associated and the firm became known as the Schuette 
Bros. 
Was President of the Co. 
For years, and at the time of his death, Fred Schuette was president of 
the company and directed the vast interests of the concern. He was familiar 
with every detail of the business and was recognized as one of the most 
successful business men of the city. For two years, in 1868 to 1870 Mr. 
Schuette sailed a schooner owned by his company and operated between this 
city and Chicago and Milwaukee. 
Served City as Mayor. 
Mr. Schuette had always taken an active interest in public affairs and 
served several terms as a member of the city council and later as mayor 
of the city, having been elected in 1890 and served until 1894. It was 
during Mr. Schuette’s administration as chief executive of the city that 
the water works was installed, though the franchise to the old Water 
Works company was passed under the previous administration. Mr. Schuette 
gave much time and attention to the installation of the water works system, 
insisting upon the city securing the best possible service. On account of 
Mr. Schuette’s activity and the great interest taken by him in construction 
of the water works plant, Engineer Goodhue, who was in charge of the work, 
dedicated a book on municipal affairs to Mr. Schuette. 
Served on Co. Board. 
Mr. Schuette also served as a member of the county board and was a member 
of the First ward school board for years. As a member of the county board 
he devoted much attention to the work of equalization of the taxes of the 
county. Mr. Schuette was an active member of the volunteer fire department 
in days before the city had a paid department and when he was mayor was 
much interested in efficiency of the department and in later years also 
gave much encouragement and aid to plans for bettering of equipment and 
service. 
One of Founders of Co. Fair. 
Another public benefaction of Mr. Schuette was his participation in the 
organization of the first Manitowoc County Fair association thirty years 
ago when with other business men of the city, he planned the organization 
which has existed since and which has conducted an annual fair, except for 
one or two years since. Mr. Schuette always evinced a keen interest in the 
county fair and assisted in every way to promote its interests. 
Helped City Industries. 
Mr. Schuette, though known for conservatism in business, was ever ready to 
lend his aid in advancement of the city’s industrial growth and had been 
identified with many projects looking to the development of city industries. 
He was active in the founding of the old Seating company and gave liberally 
in support of movements for establishment of new industries, believing that 
the welfare of the city was the welfare of its people and he was always 
called conference when new projects were taken up. 
Surviving Family. 
Mr. Schuette was a man who loved his home and his interests centered in his 
home and family. He is survived by a widow and five children, Mrs. H. L. 
Banzhaff, Milwaukee; Mrs. Charles Reinfried, Mrs. Stanley Eckels, Albert and 
Miss Florence Schutte, this city. Three brothers, John, August and 
George, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Alter and Mrs. Blouquell also survive. 
Store Closed Until Funeral. 
The Schuette Bros. company store was closed today and will remain closed 
until Thursday morning. The funeral of Mr. Schuette will be held from the 
late home Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Schuette was a member of the Elks lodge 
and of the Chamber of Commerce.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 16, 1917, Page 1
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[bur. 07-18-1917/age 73 yrs/cause: pneumonia]


GESINE SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Miss Gesine Schuette, of Manitowoc, who since last September has been
residing at the Shoreview Annex Nursing Home in Milwaukee, died Friday
noon. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette.
Prior to that Miss Schuette made her home with her sister, Mrs. Rose S.
Babcock of Springhill Drive, Manitowoc. The latter is the only immediate
survivor.
Funeral plans will be announced Saturday by the Mittnacht Funeral Home,
Manitowoc.
Manitowo Herald Times, Friday, January 20, 1956  p.13
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[d. 01-20-1956 at Milwaukee, WI/age 85 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on John Schuette lot]


H. GEORGE SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

H. George Schuette Dies At 85; Funeral Saturday 
President of Department Store Company Was Ill Several Weeks 
H. George Schuette, 85, last of the immediate John Schuette Sr. family 
associated with the founding of Schuette Bros. department store, died 
in his apartment early today after an illness of seven weeks.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. D. G. Ristad of the First Lutheran 
church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may 
be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services. 
The deceased was the youngest son of John Schuette Sr., founder of the 
store in 1849, and the last of five sons and two daughters. 
Mr. Schuette died in his quarters in the store building which is on the 
site of his birthplace. 
He was president of Schuette Bros. Co. and never married. 
His death was expected. Only a week ago he summoned his nephews to his 
bedside for a final family gathering in his presence. 
The deceased was of a retiring disposition. In addition to his business 
duties he found time to devote to music, art, history, and the collection 
of historical relics and data. In his earlier years he was active in 
aiding and fostering musical groups and societies with which he was 
affiliated.
In addition to his literary efforts and his research of ancient history, 
Mr. Schuette was a great lover of music. He wrote the words and lyrics 
of many songs, some of which he published. The most notable of these was 
the martial number, “Our Nation Grand,” which he composed and published 
during the World war. 
Wrote Novel 
The most pretentious of Mr. Schuette’s literary efforts, strangely enough, 
was known to only a few of his closest relatives and friends. It is a 
400-page noval titled “Athonia, or the Original ‘400’” written in the early 
years of the present century and copyrighted by the author in 1910. It was 
published in New York and entered at Stationer’s hall, London, and although 
it was generally read among lovers of literature Mr. Schuette insisted that 
the book not be circulated in Manitowoc.
“Athonia” is a historical novel looking backward to 900 B.C. and is sprinkled 
throughout with numerous poems. The author spent several years in research 
work of early Grecian history before starting on the book.
H. George Schuette was born at the site of the Schuette store May 16, 1850, 
the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette Sr. There were four brothers, 
John, Henry, Fred and August, and two sisters, Mrs. Gesine Bloquelle and Mrs. 
Mattie Alter. 
Joined Father 
The deceased enrolled in the southside schools and was graduated from the 
first ward high school. He entered the employ of his father in the mercantile 
business and in later years became a member of the firm. He was for years in 
charge of the men’s clothing department of the company. 
Nine years ago, following the death of August Schuette, a brother, the deceased 
was elected president of the company operating the department store. He continued 
to make his home in apartments at the store where he lived uninterruptedly for 
most of his 85 years. 
In addition to his love of music and literature the deceased was greatly 
interested in astronomy. His collection of Indian relics, consisting of several 
hundred specimens of stone and copper relics, occupies a glass case in the 
store. 
Mr. Schuette was for years a member of the Wisconsin State Historical society. 
In the early days of German singing societies in the city Mr. Schuette enrolled 
as a member of the Concordia society and when it was consolidated in later years 
with the Freier Saengerbund he continued his membership and was a regular 
attendant at meetings and practice sessions of these two societies.
With Opera Company 
Mr. Schuette was a member of the Turner Opera House company formed by members 
of the Turners to operate the old Turner Hall on Washington street, which was 
razed a few years ago. He served in an executive capacity with this organization 
and the minutes of the company show him taking an active part in financing the 
south side property.
The deceased, during the later years of his life, contributed many poetic gems 
to the daily press. His greatest thrill, according to friends, resulted from the 
acclaim given a historical song and march “Our Nation Grand,” which was composed 
during the war. This was played and sung by the Marine band at summer concerts 
here. Other songs from Mr. Schuette’s pen included “American Girl” and “American 
Beauty.”
Mr. Schuette, at gatherings with close friends, delighted in telling of many 
early day incidents in Manitowoc. He recalled interestingly the famous Indian 
scare in the city when reports that Indians, bent on massacring the populace, 
were marching in force on Manitowoc.
He led a movement among graduates of the southside high school in the first ward 
to organize the first high school alumni association in Manitowoc. 
Mr. Schuette never sought public office although he was always interested in 
the civic and industrial advancement of the city.
Survivors are seven nephews, Edward and Louis Schuette, Emil Baensch, Gust and 
Oscar Alter, Paul and Walter Schuette, and nine nieces, Miss Gesine Schuette, 
Mrs. Rose S. Babcock, Mrs. Albert Schuette, Mrs. Stanley Eckel, Mrs. C. J. 
Reinfried, all of this city; Mrs. Henry Banzhaf, and Mrs. Roland Teitgen, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. William Gregg, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Owen Ayres, 
Eau Claire.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 17, 1935  P. 1
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[George H./bur. 05-18-1935/age 85 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on John 
Schuette lot]


HEDWIG SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Schuette
Funeral  services for Mr. August Schuette, widow of one of the 
city’s pioneer merchants who died at her home Tuesday, were held 
this afternoon. The Rev. D. G. Ristad of the First Lutheran church 
was in charge of the service at the Schuette home, South Eighth 
and Hamilton streets. Henry and John Schuette, Clarence, Fred and 
George Alter, and Robert Brown were pallbearers. Burial was in 
Evergreen cemetery. 
The Schuette Bros. company store, which the late August Schuette 
headed, was closed this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 14, 1937  P. 2
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[bur. 01-14-1937/age 82 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on Mrs. August Schuette lot]


HELEN SCHUETTE   (d. 1929)  cemetery #44

Infant Daughter Of Former Local Resident Dies
Word has been received here of the death of Helen Schuette, three-months-old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuette of Manitowoc, at a Milwaukee hospital 
Sunday evening. Mrs. Schuette was formerly Miss Helen Kohl, daughter of Mrs. 
Otto Kohl, St. Clair avenue, this city.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, December 16, 1929  P. 6
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[cause congenital heart disease/died at Milwaukee, WI/bur. on Henry 
Schuette lot]


HELENA A. SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Mrs. Helena Schuette died Sunday evening at 9:30 o'clock at St. Nicholas 
hospital, from the effects of an operation for gall stones, performed on 
Jan. 25. She was born December 14, 1876 and was the wife of Frederick 
Schuette of Centerville. The ___________ to the morgue of __________- and 
was shipped to Centerville ___ afternoon. Funeral arrangements have not 
been completed. 
(right side of article obscured by newspaper binding). 
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, January 30, 1917  P. 6


HENRY SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1896:
Mr. Heinrich Schuette has died here after a long illness. 
He was born 05 Jan. 1835 in Oldenburg and came to America 
with his parents in 1848, living with them in Cedarburg. 
When the family moved to Manitowoc in 1849, he remained in
Cedarburg where he was employed as a clerk in a local store. 
Later he came to Manitowoc where he learned the tinsmith 
trade, eventually joining his father’s firm, J. Schütte & 
Son. In 1876, on a trip to Philadelphia, he fell while 
climbing aboard a streetcar and broke a hip, rendering one 
leg useless for the rest of his life. Despite his handicap 
he maintained his interest in the firm and its activities, 
as well as operating a farm near the city. He enjoyed good 
health until falling ill with the grippe that took his life. 
An extremely large number of people attended the funeral that 
took place Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
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[cause: La Grippe]


HERMAN SCHUETTE   cemetery #8

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897:
Death Thurs. in Town Centerville of Hermann Schuette, of cholera. 
He had fallen ill to the disease some years ago and for the last 
10 yrs. has been unable to leave the house. He reached the age of 
66 and leaves his widow and 1 son in good circumstances. The funeral 
took place last Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery, with Pastor
Sprengling officiating.


HERMAN SCHUETTE    (d. 1955)  cemetery #8

Herman Schuette, 81, town of Centerville, died Monday afternoon at 
his home following a lingering illness.
He was born Sept. 28, 1874, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette. 
On Nov. 28, 1909, he married Louisa Hackmann at Centerville and settled 
on the family homestead farm. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter 
Lutheran Church at Cleveland and served as a church trustee. He was also 
a member of the district school board. 
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lydia) Zimmerman with 
whom he resided at the time of his death; two sisters, Mrs. Ernst Rosso 
and Mrs. Albert Huebner, both of Manitowoc, a brother Ernest of Fennimore, 
Wis., and two grandchildren. His parents, one sister and four brothers 
preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ss. John and 
Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland, the Rev. Elden M. Bode officiating. 
Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, town of Centerville.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 6 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time 
of services.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, November 29, 1955  P. 12


HERMAN SCHUETTE   (d. 1907)  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907: 
A 9-mo. old son of Hermann Schuette here died 
Thursday and was buried Saturday.
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[cause: pneumonia]


HERMAN C. SCHUETTE   (d. 1940)  cemetery #44

H. C. SCHUETTE IS FATALLY HURT IN CRASH 
Former Sheriff and Contractor Dies At Hospital After Car Leaves Road 
Herman C. Schuette, 65, of Four Corners, former sheriff and local contractor, 
was fatally injured yesterday afternoon when his car left Highway 141 just 
south of Francis Creek and crashed down an embankment through a wire fence. 
Mr. Schuette died at the Holy Family hospital at 2 a.m. today. He suffered a 
crushed chest, a broken leg and severe shock.
It was the first highway fatality in Manitowoc county this year.
According to Sheriff Norman Berkedal, Mr. Schuette was driving north, going 
around the curve about three quarters of a mile south of Francis Creek when 
the accident occurred. His car cut sharply to the right side of the road, 
careened along the shoulder and then headed across the road to the left side, 
plunged down a ten foot embankment and crashed into a fence. The car remained 
on its four wheels and was not badly damaged. 
Mr. Schuette was rushed to the Holy Family hospital in the sheriff’s ambulance. 
A Colorful Career 
Death of Mr. Schuette ends a colorful career extending over a 50?? year period 
in this city in which he served as alderman, sheriff, postmaster, engaged in 
the livery stable, street and general contracting business and also headed his 
own realty company. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek & Schwartz 
funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Schuette started his active life as a boy of 15 when he came to the city 
from the farm home of his parents in Kossuth, where he was born in 1874. He 
secured employment with Henry Schmidt in the latter’s livery stable on Franklin 
street, adjoining the Franklin street fire station. In those days fire apparatus 
was pulled by teams from the livery stable. 
He slept at the station and on fire calls drove one of the horsedrawn fire trucks. 
When a young man he entered the employ of the Miller Cement company to learn the 
trade. He later organized the Schuette Cement Construction Company which built a 
plant at Franklin and 18th street for manufacture of cement building blocks. He 
also took charge of a livery stable on Quay street and later established a modern 
livery on Washington street on the present site of the Manitowoc National bank.
Mr. Schuette became a partner of Michael and Henry Murphy in the Murphy 
Construction company which engaged in the street and highway paving work in 
Manitowoc and many state cities. 
When associated with the Murphy Construction Company Mr. Schuette was in active 
charge of much of the early paving work here shortly after the turn of the century. 
The company laid the brick paving on Washington and Franklin streets.
Active in Politics 
He was active in Democratic politics in this county, serving for many years as 
chairman of the Democratic County Committee. He was elected sheriff on the 
Democratic ticket in 1912 for a two-year term, after serving three years as a 
deputy sheriff. He was also prominent in municipal politics and served two terms 
as First Ward alderman in the City Council.
Following his retirement from the sheriff’s office at the end of 1915, he was 
appointed postmaster by President Woodrow Wilson.
He took a leave of absence from the postmasters job in 1919 to organize the 
Manitowoc Construction Company with Fred Schoch, Joseph Kestly?? and his son, 
Russell Schuette. The company embarked on a heavy building program which included 
paving of city streets and construction of many large business places and public 
buildings.
New construction by his company included the Commerce building, Vocational school, 
Vita natatorium and Immanuel Lutheran church. State jobs included miles of highways 
in central and eastern Wisconsin.
Mr. Schuette headed the Schuette Realty Company, which platted a large section of 
territory at the north end of the city between Pine street and Reed avenue. It was 
laid out in the building lots in a program of construction, in which the Schuette 
Company built many homes.
Elected Sheriff again.
In 1932, Mr. Schuette disposed of his holdings in the contracting firm to the Hamann 
Construction company, and again became a candidate for sheriff on the Democratic 
ticket. He was elected and served in 1933 and 1934. 
In April 1935 Mr. Schuette purchased the tavern property at Four Corners from the 
Mary McFarland estate which he took over and with his wife, and son, Ward, continued 
to operate since that time. 
Mr. Schuette was active for years in lodge and fraternal circles here. He was 
president of the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles and until recent years, was a member 
of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. 
Forty-five years ago he married Miss Minnie Massman of this city. She survives with 
three sons, Dr. Elmer A. and Russell of this city, and Ward, of Four Corners; two 
daughters, Mrs. Charles Drumm of this city; Mrs. Richard Rice of  Boston, Mass.; 
two brothers, Otto of this city and William of Rockwood; sister, Mrs. William 
Fehrling of this city; and nine grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday evening until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 21, 1940  P. 2
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[Herman Carl/d. 05-24-1940/age 65 yrs./cause: cerebral concussion]


HUGO SCHUETTE    (d. 1882)  cemetery #44

Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1882
The 3 year old son of Fritz Schuette died of diphtheria.
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[bur. 01-22-1882/age 3 yrs.]


JOACHIM SCHUETTE   cemetery #73

PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES AT AGE OF 84
Joachim Schuette, a pioneer settler of the county, until a few years 
ago a resident of Newton, died at his home, 1317 South Eleventh street, 
this morning at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been failing for 
several months. The funeral will probably be held Saturday.
Mr. Schuette removed to the city from Newton after the death of his 
wife. He is survived by three grand daughters with whom he made his 
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 17, 1916 P.3


JOHANN SCHUETTE    cemetery #73

JOHN SCHUETTE, AGED 87, DIES 
Retired Farmer Succumbs in Newton; Rites Wednesday. 
John F. Schuette, 87, retired farmer, and resident of the county 
for over 60 years died early today at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Frank Maurer in the town of Newton. He had been seriously ill 
only a short time.
Funeral Wednesday 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Maurer 
home and at two o’clock from the Reformed church in Newton. Interment 
will be in the church cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany and came to this country in 1871 
locating in this county. In 1876 he married Katharine Neuhaus, 
Newton. They located on a farm in the town. Mrs. Schuette died two 
and a half years ago.
10 Children Survive 
Five sons, William, Sheboygan, Albert, Whitefish Bay, Henry, Milwaukee, 
Otto, Scotland, S.D., Hugo, Diller, Nebr.; five daughters, Mrs. F. 
Maurer, Elizabeth, both of Newton, Mrs. L. Adams, Burlington, Iowa, 
Anna, Virginia, Mrs. Joseph Weibel, Milwaukee; 20 grandchildren, 14 
geat-grandchildren survive.
The body will be removed to the Maurer home Monday from the Vogelsang 
funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 22, 1936  P. 9


JOHN SCHUETTE  (d. 1919)  cemetery #44

JOHN SCHUETTE RETURNS FROM VISIT AT CEDARBURG, FIRST IN 25 YEARS, 
FINDS HOUSE FATHER BUILT
A house which his father built back in 1848 when the family made 
their home there, was found standing at Cedarburg by John Schuette, 
president of the Manitowoc Savings bank when he visited the village 
south of Sheboygan last week while on a trip on the lake shore to 
renew the days of his youth. Mr. Schuette visited Milwaukee and 
stopped at Cedarburg for his first visit to the village in twenty 
five years. He found some changes, but there were many landmarks 
which he recognized and which he says renewed his youth. The old 
mill which operated when his family lived there, is still standing 
and the frame dwelling which was erected by his father nearly 70 
years ago is intact. Mr. Schuette’s family came here shortly after 
the house was built at Cedarburg.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 08, 1917, Page 1
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FRIENDS FROM ALL PARTS OF STATE REMEMBER JOHN SCHUETTE ON HIS 80TH 
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY TODAY
Congratulatory messages and flowers from friends in all parts of 
the state were showered upon John Schuette, president of the Manitowoc 
Savings Bank today, the occasion being Mr. Schuette’s eightieth birthday. 
Hale and hearty and one of the brightest minds of the city, Mr. Schuette 
was at his office during the day and received the well wishes of local 
friends. Mr. Schuette was born Sept. 25, 1837 and came here in 1848 with 
his father, who established a grocery store, which later grew to the 
large business of the Schuette Bros. Co. Mr. Schuette organized the 
Savings bank in 1884 and has been its head ever since. Up to two years 
ago Mr. Schuette was owner of the electric lighting company, selling to 
the city. Mr. Schuette is widely known throughout the state. The Herald 
joins with friends in extending congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 25, 1917, Page 5
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JOHN SCHUETTE, WELL KNOWN BANKER OF CITY, PASSES AWAY 
Death Came Suddenly and on Eve of His Retirement from May Years of Business 
John Schuette, prominent banker, ex-mayor and former member of the 
United States Harbor commission, for more than sixty years a leader 
in business, commercial and civic life, died suddenly Saturday evening 
at the home of Otto Alter, 624 North Tenth street, after an illness of 
only one day. Death was due to a heart stroke and the announcement came 
to the community as a great shock and keen sorrow.
Headed Many Enterprises. 
Mr. Schuette’s death occurred upon the eve of his retirement from active 
business after a career of more than fifty years during which he had been 
identified with many enterprises, including the Schuette Bros. company of 
which he was founder, the Manitowoc Savings bank, the Oriental Mills, 
Manitowoc Electric Light company, the East Wisconsin Canning company, the 
East Wisconsin Trustee company and others. Mr. Schuette, who despite his 
82 years, continued an active interest in business affairs, was at the 
bank and about town on Friday and greeted friends apparently in his usual 
health. Friday evening he suffered an attack and although he seemed to 
improve, his death came suddenly as he rested on a couch, shortly after 
8 o’clock Saturday evening. Mr. Schuette’s daughter, Mrs. Babcock of 
Milwaukee, was with him when death came and his brothers, August and 
George Schuette, had stepped into another room but a short time 
previously.
To members of his family and to intimate friends, Mr. Schuette announced 
only a few days ago that he planned to retire from business, turning the 
bank over to his sons, together with his other interests and contemplating 
spending the winter in Florida accompanied by his daughter, Miss Gesine 
Schuette, who made her home with her father. Mr. Schuette had prepared an 
announcement to be made public immediately after Christmas and had submitted 
it to his sons, and details of the plan were being arranged when death 
overtook him.
Died Away from Home 
Mr. Schuette’s home had been quarantined for several days owing to the 
illness of a maid and he had been at the Alter home. After the attack Friday 
evening Mr. Schuette expressed desire to return to his own home, possibly 
anticipating that his end was near and wishing to be at home when it came, 
the quarantine still being in effect. 
Came Here in Youth 
Mr. Schuette was born at Delmanhorst, near Bremen, Germany, in September 1837, 
and came to Manitowoc with his father as a youth of 12 years, and had continued 
his residence here ever since. He assisted his father in the mercantile business 
but in 1866 he was named a member of the harbor commission of the United States 
government and in 1867 was awarded a contract for dredging of the harbor when 
the government started work upon the present harbor. He was engaged in this up 
to 1871. Mr. Schuette was the found of the Schuette Bros. company and for a 
number of years was sole owner of the business but in 1870 his brothers became 
associated with him as partners. 
Founds Savings Bank 
In 1884 Mr. Schuette disposed of his interests in the mercantile business and 
organized the Manitowoc Savings bank of which he continued as president up to 
the time of his death. Previous to this, in 1874, Mr. Schuette built the Oriental 
Mills which he continued an active interest in, later turning the business over 
to his sons. 
In 1889 Mr. Schuette built the electric light plant which he operated until 1913 
when he disposed of it to the city, having been an advocate of municipal ownership 
and having, at the time he served as mayor, recommended on frequent occasions the 
necessity of public ownership of utilities. When the negotiations for purchase by 
the city of the lighting plant were taken up Mr. Schuette evidenced a spirit of 
fairness that made the consummation of the transfer an easy matter, and but for 
provisions of the state law the usual proceedings would not have been necessary. 
After the city became owner of the plant Mr. Schuette co-operated in every way 
in its success. 
Other Projects 
Mr. Schuette’s business connections were wide and varied. In 1900 he founded the 
East Wisconsin Canning company which was operated successfully for several years 
and the plant later sold to the Port Washington Chair company which operated it 
until the factory was destroyed by fire. The East Wisconsin Trustee company was 
one of the later instititutions with which Mr. Schuette was identified and in 
years past he was one of the promoters and a director of the old dry dock company 
which was established by citizens here. 
Served in Senate
In 1875, Mr. Schuette who took a prominent part in politics of the state and nation 
as a republican leader, was elected a member of the state senate and served for two 
years. Mr. Schuette served as an alderman and for five terms as mayor of the city. 
Throughout his life, he maintained a keen interest in public affairs and was much 
interested in the League of Nations and world peace and had contributed many 
articles to the local and outside papers of his views which were given consideration 
by the leading men in public affairs. Age did not impair Mr. Schuette’s faculties and 
the keen mind which he possessed gave thought and utterances on public questions that 
carried weight.
Public Benefaction 
Ever interested in his home city, its growth and development, Mr. Schuette was 
generous in support of enterprises that would build up Manitowoc. Conservative 
in business, Mr. Schuette was always willing to lend support to projects which 
in his estimation would benefit the town and to his efforts and support many of 
the present day institutions owe their success. Mr. Schuette improved and donated 
to the city Riverside park, one of the beauty spots, and for years he had given 
his personal attention to maintaining the park and beautifying it. The park is 
located on North Water Street, adjacent to the Schuette home and overlooks the 
river.
Wife Precedes Him In Death 
Mr. Schuette was married in 1867 to Rosa Stauss who preceded him in death in 1904. 
A few years ago Mr. Schuette paid tribute to his life companion in a booklet which 
he wrote and published under the title of “Rose and John,” the book being a history 
of the life of the couple, their failures and successes and contained much that 
revealed the strong character of the writer and his keen insight into life. The 
death of Mrs. Schuette occurred just after the completion of the palatial home which 
Mr. Schuette had erected for the couple to spend their declining years and was a 
severe shock to him from the effects of which he never fully recovered. 
Mr. Schuette is survived by five children, two sons, Louis and Edwin who were 
associated with him in the banking business; Mrs. Robert Walker of Menominee, Mich.; 
Mrs. Charles Babcock of Milwaukee and Miss Gesine Schuette, of this city.
Mr. Schuette was a member of the state and national bankers’ association and was 
prominent in both organizations. Some years ago he attracted nationwide attention 
in banking circles by advocacy of a plan of ineruance for bank deposits and his 
articles received wide circulation throughout the United States. 
The death of Mr. Schuette removed one of the men who, more than any other, has 
been identified with Manitowoc’s life, industrial, commercial and civic and the 
imprint of his life is left with the city of his long residence. His death is a 
loss to the community and will be keenly felt.
The funeral of Mr. Schuette will be private and will be held from the late home 
Tuesday afternoon. Friends will please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 22, 1919  P. 1
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THE PASSING OF JOHN SCHUETTE 
With the passing of John Schuette the Herald-News desires to call attention to 
the outstanding feature of this man’s life, best exemplified in the activities 
and convictions manifested in the late war—his innate love of America.
Here indeed was a patriot. Of German parentage, born in the Fatherland, he 
should from his very heritage have taken the position many of his fellow 
citizens did—a sympathetic feeling toward the land of his birth, a lukewarm 
allegiance to the land of his adoption. 
But this can be said of John Schuette: A man of strong convictions and firm in 
his ideas of right and wrong, he never wavered one iota from unswerving loyalty 
to America. A man of resource and force, he co-ordinated all his faculties to 
one end, that of doing all he could individiually and by example to help win 
the war. 
To the citizens of Manitowoc he was a shining example of what a real American 
should be. There was not fear in his heart when it came to an expression of 
views. He never failed to cross swords with friends, who had pro-Germanic 
leanings and openly and warmly espoused the cause of Americanism.
And in the crucial period of the war, Manitowoc had need for men of John 
Schuette’s character.
(This article was inserted into the previous article, in column 1). 
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JOHN SCHUETTE, MANITOWOC BANKER, DIES UNEXPECTEDLY 
Manitowoc—John Schuette, 82 years old, president of the Manitowoc Savings bank 
and for fifty years a leader in commercial and civil life of Manitowoc and in 
state banking circles, died late Saturday night at his home here. Mr. Schuette, 
despite his advanced age, had been in good health and was ill only one day. He 
was at the bank as usual Friday, but was stricken with heart trouble while at 
work and never recovered. 
Mayor Five Terms.
Mr. Schuette was mayor of Manitowoc for five terms and was state senator for 
two years, 1875 to 1876.
A few years ago he wrote a book entitled, “John and Rose,” which described the 
failures and successes of himself and wife through forty years of married life.
Mr. Schuette was born in Oldenburg, Germany in 1837. He came to American at the 
age of 12 with his parents and a few years later the family settled at Manitowoc, 
where he had resided ever since. 
He married Miss Rose Stauss in 1867. She died in 1904.
Mr. Schuette’s first work of importance here was in 1868, when he received a 
government contract for dredging the Manitowoc harbor and building a pier. 
Builds Flour Mill.
The same year he built the first flour mill here, which is still in operation. 
In 1884 he organized the Manitowoc Savings bank, and was its active head until 
he died. He was a member of the State and National bankers association, and 
always was active in financial circles of the state. 
He is survived by five children, Louis and Edwin, who were associated with the 
father in the management of the bank; Gesine, also of Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert 
Walker, Menominee, Mich., and Mrs. Charles Babcock, Milwaukee.
Private funeral services will be held at the residence on Tuesday.
Sheboygan Pres, Monday, December 22, 1919   P. 6
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[cause: heart failure/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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[bur. 12-23-1919/cause: apoplexy]


JOHN P. SCHUETTE    (d. 1943)  cemetery #8

John P. Schuette Of Centerville Is Called To Rest 
Cleveland—John P. Schuette, life-long resident of the town of Centerville, 
passed away late Saturday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan 
following a short illness.
He was born on January 15, 1878, in the town of Centerville, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. John and Henriette Schuette. On July 28, 1878, he was baptized and 
on March 26, 1893, was confirmed. He was united in marriage with Anna Gabsch 
on April 28, 1910. Since that time, he has made his home on the homestead in 
town Centerville. 
The deceased is survived by two sons, Walter, at home, and Norman, of Town 
Mosel. Two grandchildren also survive. Four brothers also survive Mr. Schuette. 
They are: William of Pasadena, Calif., Ernest of Fennimore, Wisconsin, Gustave 
of Manitowoc, and Herman of Cleveland. Two sisters, Mrs. Albert Huebner of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Ernest Rosso of Newton also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the 
Stolzenburg Funeral chapel in Cleveland and at 2 p.m. at the St. Johns and 
St. Peters Lutheran church in Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun will officiate 
and burial will be made in the Kassa cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from this evening until the time of the 
services. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 26, 1943  P. 4


JOHN A. SCHUETTE   (d. 1972) cemetery #44

John A. Schuette, 75, of 622 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schuette was born Oct. 2, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and 
Clara Schmidt Schuette. He was a graduate of Manitowoc High School. He attended 
Culver Military Academy and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served in 
the United States Air Corps during World War I. He married Gertrude Auman 
Oct. 16, 1920, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
After service he took control of the Invincible Metal Furniture Co., Manitowoc, 
where he served as president until his death. He also served on the board of 
directors for the Manitowoc Savings Bank. He was a charter member of the 
Manitowoc Rotary Club and a member of Manitowoc Yacht Club, Elks Lodge No. 687 
and American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88.
Survivors include his wife; a son, John H., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Doris 
Schuette Stueck, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Orval Breuer and Mrs. William 
Vinton, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. A daughter, Lois, and a sister, Mrs. 
Rolf Ristad, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will 
remain closed. Memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1972 
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Flying into History...
Business continued to grow under the leadership founder of John A. Schuette. Mr. 
Schuette, a WWI aviator, created the aircraft division of the company in the late 
1920’s. The Invincible™ Center Wing monoplane was the result. “Wings are placed 
in alignment with the center of the propeller thrust, giving balance and greater 
speed under all flying conditions.” 
Three different models were produced. But, as the local paper reported in 1979, 
“Although the aircraft built by Invincible were advanced for their day, the three 
planes designed were the only ones built. Further production of the aircraft was 
rudely interrupted by the Depression.” Photo
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[d. 04-24-1972/age 75 yrs.](b. 2 Oct. 1896/d. Apr. 1972/SSDI)


JOSEPHINE SCHUETTE    cemetery #38

Mrs. Erwin Schuette, 50, of Rockwood, died unexpectedly of a coronary 
attack Saturday evening.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. 
The Rev. John M. Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The former Josephine Graczykowski was born Feb. 3, 1914, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Kluck Graczykowski. The lifelong 
Manitowoc County resident was married to Erwin Schuette Nov. 24, 1931, 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They had been residing at 
Rockwood the last six years. Mrs. Schuette was a member of the Altar 
Society of St. Ann Church.
Surviving are her husband, six sons (private); six daughters (private); 
two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Knox, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Rose Pinkowski, 
of Milwaukee; seven brothers, Harry, Lawrence, John, Wesley, Thomas, 
Casimer and Stanley, of Manitowoc; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 8:30 o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 20, 1964  P. 5


KATHERINE SCHUETTE    cemetery #73

Mrs. John Schuette Taken Ill Attending Funeral 
Taken ill at Scotland, South Dakota, this week while attending the 
funeral of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Schuette, 83, pioneer 
resident of the town of Newton, died there yesterday, according to 
messages received here. She, with her husband, left there last 
Saturday for Dakota to attend the funeral of her son’s wife, Mrs. 
Otto Schuette, and the first news that relatives here had, came in 
the telegram announcing her death.
Funeral services for Mrs. Schuette will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. 
from the Maurer home in Newton and at 2 p.m. from the Reformed church 
at Newton. Rev. Klaudt will officiate. 
The deceased, whose maiden name was Catherine Neuhaus, was born at 
Waukesha in 1849 and later moved with her parents to a farm in Newton. 
In 1876 she was married to John Schuette and they settled on a farm 
in the town where they resided for many years. On retiring from active 
life they went to live with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Maurer. 
The husband; five sons, William, Sheboygan, Albert and Henry of 
Milwaukee, Otto of Scotland, South Dakota, Hugo of Diller, Nebraska; 
five daughters, Mrs. Mary Maurer, Newton, Mrs. Ida Adams of Burlington, 
Iowa, Mrs. Bertha Weibel, Milwaukee, Anna of Fredericksburg, Vr., and 
Elizabeth of Zion City; two brothers, Henry of Ada and Gerhardt of 
Colby; 1 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren survive. 
The deceased was a faithful member of the Newton Reformed church and 
also was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 8, 1933  P. 4


LAURA SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

MRS. SCHUETTE DIES AT HOME 
Pioneer Resident To Be Buried Monday Afternoon 
Mrs. Fred Schuette, pioneer resident of Manitowoc, died at 1:30 a.m. 
today at the home on North 13th street following a short illness. 
While she was advanced in years, having attained her eightieth birthday 
on Wednesday of this week, she had maintained her faculties and keen 
interest in affairs and her immediate illness had not presaged the end.
She will be buried in the family plot at Evergreen cemetery Monday at 
2:30 p.m. from the residence. The Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First 
Presbyterian church will officiate. 
The deceased was the widow of the late Fred Schuette, one of the founders 
of Schuette Bros. company, old mercantile establishment of the city, and 
former mayor. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kemper 
and a sister of Dr. Kemper.
She is survived by an older sister, Mrs. Carl Ertz and her children, Mrs. 
Henry Banzhaff of Milwaukee, Mrs. Charles J. Reinfried and Mrs. Stanley 
Eckel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Owen Ayers of Eau Claire. She is also survived 
by eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her only son, 
Albert Schuette, died 14 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 5, 1934  P. 4
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[Mrs. Fred/bur. 5-7-1934/age 80 yr/cause: hypostatic pneumonia uremia]


LAVERNE SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Laverne Dorothy Schuette, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schuette, 
passed away at the home in the town of Meeme Tuesday evening. The child 
was born Feb. 5, 1948. 
Survivors are the parents, a brother, (private), and two sisters, (private); 
the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Sheboygan Falls. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Stoltenburg Funeral 
chapel at Cleveland with the Rev. M. A. Braun officiating, and burial will 
be made in St. John’s cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel 
beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, August 18, 1948  P. 10


LEONA SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1907:
Death of 17-year old Leona, daughter of Otto Schuette, in Kossuth on Friday
after a short illness with appendicitis. The funeral was Sunday.
(Note: Death date in obit and stone are a year off)
[d. 03-01-1908/cause: appenditis/removed from Town of Kossuth/bur. 09-28-1933/
bur. on Otto Carl Schuette lot]


LILY SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Mrs. Martin Schuette, 80, of 921 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient seven 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schuette, the former Lily Doerschner, was born May 26, 1885, in 
the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Karl and Louisa Doerschner. 
She attended schools in the Town of Newton and was married in the 
township Dec. 26, 1908, to Mr. Schuette. The couple then settled at 
Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1963. Mrs. Schuette was a member of 
the Women’s Benefit Assn. 
Surviving are a son, Archie, of Milwaukee, a brother, Herbert, and a 
step-brother, Adolph, of Chicago, a grandchild and two great grand-
children. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 21, 1965   P. 13
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[d. 06-21-1965/age 80 yrs./widow of Martin Schuette]


LOIS SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Knee Injury Proves Fatal To Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Schuette
A knee injury, which she suffered while roller skating a little 
over a week ago, and from which an infection developed, proved 
fatal to Lois Marie Schuette, eight year old daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. John Schuette, 622 North Seventh street, Sunday evening. The 
girl, who was a student in the third grade of  the Sacred Heart 
school, fell on a walk, while skating and the injury to her knee 
developed complications that caused her death. 
Besides the parents, a sister, Doris Marie, and a brother, John 
Henry, also survive. The remains were removed from the Pfeffer 
parlors to the home this afternoon and funeral services will be 
held Wednesday morning from the Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 6, 1931  P. 1
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[bur. 4-8-1931/age 8 yrs/cause: septicaemia/bur. on John A.
Schuette lot]


LOUIS SCHUETTE    (d. 1946)  cemetery #44

Louis Schuette, Veteran in Banking Circles Here, Dead
Had Been Ill a Year; Funeral on Saturday 
Louis Schuette, 78, who retired 10 years ago as chairman of the board 
of the Manitowoc Savings bank after more than 50 years in the banking 
and business life of the city, died Thursday evening at the home, 812 
Huron Street. 
He had been in failing health for over a year.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. 
Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Schuette was born in this city in 1868 the son of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Schuette. His father, founder of the Manitowoc Savings bank in 1884, was 
active in various business and manufacturing enterprises of early Manitowoc, 
including a department store, the Oriental Mills, and the electric light 
plant, which he built.
Long Record With Bank
Louis Schuette attended the Manitowoc schools and also Lawrence college at 
Appleton, and engaged in the banking business with his father and brother, 
Edwin, soon after the bank was founded 62 years ago. He filled various 
positions in the bank and on the death of his father in 1918 was elected 
president. Later he retired as president to become chairman of the board 
of directors. 
He was a director and vice president of East Wisconsin Trustee company for 
many years. 
His other activities included founding of the Invincible Metal Furniture 
company, headed by his son, John, and in which company he served as a member 
of the board of directors. Ten years ago he retired from active business. 
Yachting Enthusiast 
Mr. Schuette was a yachting enthusiast, owning pleasure craft here for a 
number of years. His affiliations included membership in the Wisconsin 
Bankers association and the Manitowoc Elks lodge.
In 1895 he married Miss Clara Schmidt of this city. She died in 1942. 
Survivors are a son, John, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Orville 
Breuer, Mrs. Rolf Ristad and Mrs. William Vinton, all of this city; a 
brother, Edwin of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Babcock and Gesine 
Schuette, both of this city; and eight grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services 
tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 8, 1946  P. 1
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[d. 11-07-1946/age 78 yrs./bur. on John Schuette lot-his father]


LOUISA SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901:
Death here Wed. of Mrs. Louise Schuette, the widow of August Schuette who died 
about a year ago. Mrs. Schuette was born in Germany 65 yrs. ago and came to
America as a child with her parents. She had lived in Town Kossuth for over 
40 yrs., but after her husband died she moved to Manitowoc. She leaves 6 
children. Her funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
*********
[cause: heart disease]


LOUISA SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Mrs. Louisa Schuette, 86, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Saturday at 
Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc where she had been a patient since 
Friday. 
The former Louisa Hackmann, she was born July 14, 1881, at Manitowoc 
Rapids, a daughter of the late John and Louisa Puls Hackmann. She 
married Herman Schuette on Nov. 20, 1909, at Manitowoc Rapids.
They lived and farmed at Cleveland until retiring in 1934 when the 
farm was taken over by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Walter Zimmermann. Mr. Schuette died Nov. 28, 1955.
Mrs. Schuette was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Cleveland, and of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lydia) Zimmermann, Rt. 1, 
Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Clara Ewald, Manitowoc; two grandchildren; 
and five great grandchildren. 
A sister and two brothers also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. 
Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Paul Knickelbein, 
pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Town of 
Centerville. 
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, from 
3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon Tuesday 
until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 15, 1968  P. 8 


LOUISE J. SCHUETTE   (d. 1951)   cemetery #44

Mrs. Louis W. Schuette, 74, nee Louise Hall, former Manitowoc resident, 
died Thursday night at her home in Fond du Lac. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the W.A. Bidlingmaier 
funeral home, Fond du Lac. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Monday morning.
Mrs. Schuette, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hall was born in 
Manitowoc in 1876 and in 1900 was married to Mr. Schuette. They have 
resided in Fond du Lac for many years.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Schroeder of Appleton 
and Mrs. Ervin Grosskopf of Wauwatosa; two brothers, Gordon Hall of 
Manitowoc and Berlin Hall of Alhambra, Calif.; and three grandchildren. 
A brother, Jay Hall, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Fond du Lac funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 6, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 07-05-1951 at Fond du Lac, WI/age 74 yrs./bur. on Louis W. Schuette lot]


LOUISE KEUNE SCHUETTE    cemetery #10

Mrs. Louise Keune Schuette, 83, of Hika, died Wednesday morning at
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sts. John and Peter
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Elden M. Bode will officiate
and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Hika.
The former Louise Sachse was born at Centerville Feb. 18, 1875,
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sachse. She was married to
Gustave Keune in 1899. The couple lived in Wausau several years
before moving to Silver Lake where he died in 1910. She then moved
to Hika and in 1921 was married to Fred Schuette of Centerville. He
was a banker and also was a postmaster for some years. He died in
1940. Preceding her in death were five sisters, four brothers and a
grandchild.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Norma Strattman of Milwaukee,
Mrs. Joseph Chopp of Kohler and Mrs. Melvin Siefert of Sheboygan; a
step-son, Herbert Schuette of Centerville; a step-daughter, Mrs. 
Markus Grotegut of Newton; five grandchildren and two great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after
3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed
to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 12, 1958  P.19


MARGARET E. SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

Margaret E. Schuette, age 90, formerly of 1120 New York Ave., Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Margaret was born Nov. 21, 1916, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to the late Arthur 
and Lillian Clark Fishbeck. On May 15, 1941, Margaret married Ward Schuette 
at Crown Point, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1990. Margaret was a member 
of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Beta Sigma Phi 
Sorority and Thalia Drama Club. 
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, five grandchildren, 
three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives 
and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Ward; two 
sisters and brothers-in-law: Pearl (Arthur) Hughes and Helen (Clare) Holgate; 
one brother and sister-in-law: Arthur (Pauline) Fishbeck; and one son-in-law: 
Knud Andersen. (Survivors edited for privacy) 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas J. Dunham will officiate. 
Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends 
may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
The Schuette family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Manitowoc 
County Health Care Center for all the special care given to Margaret. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 29, 2007


MARGARETHA SCHUETTE   cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1903:
Mrs. Margarethe Schuette died quite unexpectedly Sun. in Town Newton. Mrs.
Schuette, who had enjoyed excellent health until very recently, came down 
with a lung illness a short while ago which led to heart trouble. Mrs. 
Schuette had lived in Newton about 40 yrs. and is survived by her husband 
and 3 daughters. Her funeral will take place this afternoon.
*********
Mrs. Margaretha Schuette, well known resident of Newton dies 
after long illness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 04, 1918, Page 2
(this is in the “15 years ago” section)


MARTIN SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Martin (Mort) Schuette, 79, of 921 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of four 
months. He had been hospitalized since Monday. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schuette was born April 17, 1884 at Manitowoc, son of the late William 
and Dora Frazier Schuette. He married Lilly Doerschner Dec. 26, 1908, at 
Newton. The couple made its home at Manitowoc. 
He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. as a carpenter, retiring in 1954. 
He was a member of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, Archie, of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. 
Theodore Losch and Mrs. Hazel Coates, of Chicago, a grandchild and a great 
grandchild. Three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 24, 1963   P. 11


MARY SCHUETTE   (d. 1950)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Charles Schuette, 65, of 1609 Washington street, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday evening at the home of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o’clock at St. Boniface church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery. 
She was born Mary Pejsar in Swanton, Nebr., in 1885 and when a child 
accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. She was married to Charles 
Schuette, former assemblyman, in 1902. He died in 1934. She was a 
member of the Women’s Benefit association, Eagles Auxiliary, St. Ann 
Christan Mothers Altar society.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Diehl of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Joseph Wichouske? of Manitowoc; son, William of Manitowoc; brother, 
Peter of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Woods, Mrs. Alex 
Hartlaub and Mrs. James Kuplic of Manitowoc and Mrs. Peter Stephen 
of Menasha; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited 
at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1950 P. 2
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[d. 12-28-1950/age 65 yrs./bur. on Charles Schuette lot]


MARY SCHUETTE   (d. 1965)    cemetery #44

Miss Mary Schuette, 85, formerly of 1318-A S. 11th St., Manitowoc, 
died late Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where she 
had been a patient two years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Miss Schuette was born Oct. 24, 1879, in the Town of Newton, daughter 
of the late William and Margaret Behringer Schuette. She came to 
Manitowoc in 1913.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Reinhart Pabian and Mrs. Herman 
Schnell, of Manitowoc, a niece, Mrs. Robert Espen, of West Bend, Wis., 
and a nephew, Raymond Pabian, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 28, 1965  P.  13
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[d. 06-26-1965/age 85 yrs./bur. on Reinhardt Pabian lot]


MARY IRENE (HART) SCHUETTE   (d. 1977)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Elmer A. Schuette, 80, of 2259 Richmond Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at Brownsville, Tex. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Leo 
Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Mary Irene Hart, was born Nov. 26, 1896, at 
Glidden, Wis., daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth 
Nall Hart. She was married to Dr. Elmer A. Schuette Aug. 11, 1933, 
in Michigan, residing at Manitowoc since. Mrs. Schuette was graduated 
from the University of Wisconsin and was home economist for Mirro 
Aluminum Co., Kaukauna Dairy Co. and Pillsbury Baking Co. She was past 
president of Elk’s Auxiliary, past president of the Manitowoc County 
Dental Auxiliary and vice president of the district organization.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. E. A. Schuette; two sons, (private); 
two daughters, (private), and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, where 
a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to American 
Cancer Society, Heart Fund, Holy Innocents Catholic Church or charity 
of the donor’s choice. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, February 10, 1977  P. 19
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[died in Brownsville, TX; wife of Elmer Schuette]


MATHILDA SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Miss Schuette Dies At The Hospital Today 
In failing health for the last four years, Miss Mathilda Elizabeth 
Schuette died at the Holy Family hospital at 9:40 a.m. today. Her 
condition has been serious since October. Miss Schuette, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schuette of the town of Kossuth, made her home 
in Manitowoc for the last nine years, residing with her sister, Mrs. 
Victor Hendries.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Otto Menke at the 
Hendries home, 727 North Ninth street at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and at 
the First Reformed church at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schuette, town of Kossuth 
and four sisters, Mrs. Henry Kleckner, town of Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert 
Kiel, town of Kossuth, Mrs. William Kahrs and Mrs. Victor Hendries, 
Manitowoc. One sister, Leona, died in 1908. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 7, 1933  P. 4
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[bur. 01-10-1933/age 32 yrs/cause: ulcerative colitis
and perforation of caecum/bur. on Otto Carl Schuette lot]


MINNIE SCHUETTE

Mrs. Herman Schuette, 68, widow of former Sheriff Herman Schuette, 
died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. She had been in 
failing health for several months. 
Funeral plans are incomplete awaiting arrival of a daughter, Mrs. 
Richard Rice, from Boston. 
Mrs. Schuette, nee Minnie Massman, was born at Reifs Mills in 1876 
and was married to Mr. Schuette in 1894. They located in this city 
where Mr. Schuette was engaged in the livery business and later in 
the contracting business. He was elected sheriff in 1913 and later 
served another two year term. 
After completing his second term, the Schuettes moved to Four Corners, 
northwest of the city, taking over the Kellner tavern there where they 
engaged in the tavern and restaurant business. Mr. Schuette died four 
years ago. 
Survivors are three sons, Dr. Elmer Schuette and Russell of this city, 
and Lieut. Ward Schuette, somewhere in Italy; two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles Drumm of this city, Mrs. Richard Rice of Boston; and a brother, 
Peter Massman of Rockwood. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 22, 1945  P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Schuette, 68, who died at the Holy 
Family hospital Monday, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the 
Frazier mortuary chapel and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Innocents church, 
the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the mortuary until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 23, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 01-22-1945/age 68 yrs./cause: heart failure]


OLGA SCHUETTE   cemetery #45

Olga, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuette, Branch, 
dies of burns received when she fell into a tub of boiling water.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 26, 1918, Page 1
(this appears in the “15 Years Ago” section)


OLGA SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Mrs. Edwin Schuette, 91, died early Tuesday morning at home, 610 
Park St., Manitowoc. 
Private funeral services for the family and relatives will be at 
11 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Kristaps Caune will officiate. Cremation will follow.
Mrs. Schuette, the former Olga Rahr, was born at Oshkosh, daughter 
of the late Charles and Caroline Hochgreve Rahr. She was married 
in 1901 to Edwin Schuette and the couple resided at Manitowoc. Mr. 
Schuette died in 1948.
Mrs. Schuette is survived by a son, Henry R. Schuette, of Manitowoc 
and two daughters, Mrs. John S. Miller, of Key Biscayne, Fla., and 
Mrs. Robert Ristad, of Los Altos, Calif. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 8 o’clock this 
Wednesday evening.
Contributions may be sent to the YMCA.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 15, 1969  P. 28 
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[Olga Schuette/d. 10-14-1969/age 91 yrs./cremains/
widow of Edwin A. Schuette] 


OTTO SCHUETTE   (d. 1940)   cemetery #44

Otto Schuette, 80, retired farmer, died last night at the home of 
his daughter, Mrs. Victor Hendries of 727 North Ninth street, with 
whom he has resided the past 18 months. Funeral services will be 
held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the First Reformed church, the Rev. 
A. C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Schuette was born in Kossuth in 1859 and spent his life farming. 
In 1883 he married Miss Minnie Kiel and they located on the homestead 
farm in Kossuth. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1933. 
Mrs. Schuette died last December. 
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Henry Klackner of rural route, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. William Kahrs of Two Rivers, Mrs. Hendries and Mrs. 
Adelia Kiel of this city; two brothers, Henry of Unity, Wis., William 
of Rockwood; sister, Mrs. Louise Fehring of this city; seven grand-
children and two great-grandchildren. 
The body will be moved to the Hendries home tonight from the Frazier 
mortuary and will be taken to the church Saturday at 10 a.m. to lie 
in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 24, 1940  P. 2
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[d. 10-23-1940/age 80 yrs.]


PAUL SCHUETTE SR.   (d. 1941)

Store President Dies 
Paul Schuette Dies, Funeral on Saturday 
**Remainder of article on page 1 is just white space, no ink at all; 
most of page is not legible.
PAUL A. SCHUETTE, STORE HEAD, DIES 
(Continued from page 1)
taken by August’s younger brother, George, Paul Schuette became vice 
president and general manager. On the death of George Schuette in 1935, 
Paul Schuette was elected president and assumed charge of the department 
store on South Eighth and Jay streets, site of the business since it 
was founded 93 years ago. 
Active in Civic Affairs.
Mr. Schuette was one of the founders of the Clothiers’ Corporation, 
organized in Chicago in 1927 and enrolling 150 retail stores in the 
United States. This organization, which served as a clearing house for 
purchase of clothing and merchandise for the member stores crew and the 
main offices were moved to New York City. 
He also served several years as a director of the National Clothiers 
Association. 
Mr. Schuette was active in organization of the old Manitowoc Merchants 
Association and Manitowoc Information Bureau, serving as a director. 
Since the formation of the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce he was a member 
of the Retail Trade Committee, and served several terms as chairman of 
this group.
For many years he was a member of the Lakeside Country club and the 
Manitowoc lodge of Elks. 
In 1905 Mr. Schuette married Miss Asta Becker, daughter of a prominent 
Washington street merchant. She survives with two sons, Paul A. Schuette 
Jr. and William, both of this city; two daughters, Mrs. James Godfrey of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. R. Aubrey Ely of Providence, R.I.; brother, Walter, of this 
city, associated with the Schuette company; and two sisters, Ms. Roland 
Teitgen of Milwaukee and Mrs. William Gregg of Santa Anna, Calif.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour 
of services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 4, 1941   P. 11
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[d. 09-04-1941/age 60 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


PHYLLIS (HAMMOND) SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Mrs. August (Phyllis) Schuette, 50, of 1406 Arden Lane, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Private family funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Schneider-
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schuette, nee Phyllis Hammond, was born Oct. 30, 1926, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Dr. Reginald W. Hammond and Mrs. Phyllis Hammond. She 
was educated in Manitowoc area schools and was graduated from University 
of Wisconsin-Madison. She was married to August Schuette April 7, 1926, 
at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dr. Reginald W. Hammond and Mrs. Phyllis 
Hammond. She was educated in Manitowoc area schools and was graduated from 
University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was married to August Schuette April 7, 
1951, at Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her husband, a son, (private), three daughters, (private), 
and her mother, Mrs. Phyllis Hammond, of Manitowoc, and two sisters, 
(private).
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 7 to 9 o’clock 
this Wednesday evening. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or 
Woodland Dunes.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, April 13, 1977  P. 23
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[d. 04-12-1977/age 50 yrs./wife of August Schuette/bur. on Walter Schuette lot]


ROLAND SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

CLEVELAND BOY PASSES AWAY AT ROCHESTER…
Word was received this morning by relatives at Centerville of the 
death at Rochester, Minnesota, in a hospital of Roland Schuette, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette of Cleveland, this county, Sunday. Mr. 
Schuette had been taken to Rochester last week for treatment for kidney 
trouble. The body will be brought to Cleveland from Rochester tomorrow 
but the funeral arrangements have not been completed. 
Born at Centerville, March 27, Mr. Schuette was twenty-two years old 
Saturday. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Irving 
and Arnold at home and by four sisters, Mrs. Edward Stencel of this city, 
Miss Edna of Florida, Evelyn of Sheboygan and Alma of Kenosha.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 29, 1926  P. 2
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Roland Schuette of Town Centerville passed away at Mayo Bros. clinic at 
Rochester, Minn., according to word received here. The remains arrived 
here Tuesday morning. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their 
many friends. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 31, 1926  P. 4
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LAST RITES FOR GEORGE SCHUETTE TO BE ON FRIDAY 
Centerville—Funeral services of the late Roland George Schuette, son of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette, who died on Sunday, Marcy 28, at the Mayo 
clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from 
the family residence and at 2:30 o’clock from the Lutheran church in 
Cleveland. Rev. Mr. Spreagling will officiate and interment will be made 
in the Kassa cemetery.
Mr. Schuette was born on March 27, 1904 in Centerville, Manitowoc county, 
and was confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John’s Lutheran church. He was 
well known in Centerville and Cleveland.
The survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette, four sisters, 
Viola, who is married, Edna, Evalia and Alma and two brothers, Arno and 
Irvin at home.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 31, 1926  P. 10 


ROSA SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904:
Word was received here yesterday, entirely unanticipated, 
of the death Tues. of Mrs. Therese Schuette, wife of well-
known local banker, John Schuette, in St. Mary's Hospital, 
Milwaukee, following an appendix operation. Mrs. Schuette 
had gone to Milwaukee ten days ago to see a specialist 
concerning an eye illness. During her stay in Milwaukee 
she fell ill with appendicitis and the doctors advised an 
operation. On Mon. it was reported that the patient was 
recovering. However, her condition worsened and death 
occurred the next day. Mrs. Schuette was well known for 
her charitable activities, so her early death was deeply 
felt. Mrs. Schuette was born 04 June 1845 in the then 
Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, daughter of 
F.X. Stauss, and came to America with her parents in 1853. 
The family first settled in Baltimore but moved to Manitowoc 
in 1856 where the deceased has lived ever since. On 22 Feb. 
1867, she married John Schuette. In addition to her deeply 
grieving husband she leaves 2 sons -Louis And Edwin Schuette, 
and 3 daughters -Misses Gesine And Rose Schuette, and Mrs. 
R. Walker in Menominee, Michigan. She is also survived by 
2 brothers -Max and Robert Stauss, as well as a sister, 
Mrs. Staehle. The funeral will take place Fri. at 2 p.m. 
Friends are requested not to send flowers.
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[bur. 02-24-1904/cause: appendicitis]


RUSSELL SCHUETTE    cemetery #33

Construction President Dead
Russell O. Schuette, 66, of 944 N. 23rd St., president of Schuette 
Construction Co., died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital. He 
had been a patient two days.
In addition to heading the construction firm, Mr. Schuette was secretary-
treasurer of Schuette Real Estate Co. Inc. 
The Manitowoc native was born Nov. 21, 1896, son of the late Herman C. 
and Minna Massman Schuette. He attended Manitowoc public schools and was 
graduated from the old Central High School. 
Member of Elks 
During World War I he served with the Motor Transportation Corps. He was 
a member of Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion.
Mr. Schuette was exalted ruler of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687, 1925-26, 
and served as president of the Past Exalted Rulers Club of the lodge in 
1955. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. 
He married Norma Schroeder of Manitowoc, Oct. 13, 1917, and the couple 
lived a year at Washington, D.C., before returning in Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schuette survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Tony Zeller, of Neenah 
and Mrs. John P. Dramm, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Dr. Elmer Schuette and 
Ward Schuette, of the city; a sister, Mrs. Richard Rice of South Norwalk, 
Conn., and three grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death.
Funeral Services 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funreal Home. The 
Rev. Vernon E. Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o’clock this Monday afternoon 
where memorial services will be conducted by Elks Lodge No. 587 at 8 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 7, 1963  P. 3


SOPHIA SCHUETTE    cemetery #8

Mrs. Sophia Henrietta Schuette died yesterday morning at the home of 
her son, 2402 N. Thirteenth street. She was born in Germany November 16, 
1850, and was __years of age. 
The funeral will be held S________ morning from the home ____ made at 
Centerville, Rev. ________ will officiate. Interment will be made in the 
Centerville cemetery. 
(right side of some lines obscured by the binding). 
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 27, 1918  P. 6


VIOLET SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

MRS. SCHUETTE DIES SUDDENLY AFTER ATTACK 
Wife of Doctor Will Be Buried On Wednesday; Leaves Two Children
News of the death at Holy Family hospital Monday morning of Mrs. 
Violet Worel Schuette, 33, wife of Dr. Elmer A. Schuette, 918 North 
Twelfth street, proved a sad shock to the community in which the 
deceased was well known. Her demise followed a 24-hour attack of 
embolism of the brain, with which she was stricken on Sunday morning. 
She was removed at once to the hospital. 
Her resistance weakened by the sudden attack, Mrs. Schuette lingered 
during Sunday and until early yesterday morning. Funeral services will 
be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Frazier Mortuary, 
Ninth and Chicago streets. In charge of the Rev. Phipps of the 
Presbyterian church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Violet H?? Worel, the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Worel, was born in this city, September 23, 1898, 
and always made her home here. She was married here on November 10, 1923, 
to Dr. Elmer A. Schuette and they made their home here since.
Besides the husband and parents, two daughters, (private), one sister, 
Mrs. Walter Weber, and two brothers, Chester and Reginald Worel, all 
of this city survive.
Friends may view the remains at the Frazier mortuary up until the time 
of the funeral tomorrow afternoon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 6, 1932   P. 1
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DEATH SUMMONS IS SUDDEN
Stricken with a sudden attack of embolism of the brain, at her home 
on Sunday morning, Mrs. Elmer A. Schuette, North Twelfth street, died 
Monday morning, 24 hours later. Burial will take place on Wednesday 
afternoon from the Frazier mortuary, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 6, 1932   P. 3
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[Violet Elizabeth Schuette/bur.9-7-1932/age 33 yrs/cause: mesenteric 
thrombosis/bur. on Herman Schuette lot/wife of Elmer Schuette] 


WALTER SCHUETTE    cemetery #44

Walter W. Schuette Stricken, Dies Suffers Attack at Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE—Walter W. Schuette, 74, president of Schuette Bros. Co. 
department store, Manitowoc, died of a heart attack at noon Monday 
in the Cap (sic) Cod Inn here.
Mr. Schuette, accompanied by his wife Cecelia, and son, (private), 
was seated at a table when he collapsed. The Milwaukee Fire Dept. 
rescue squad attempted to revive him and after 18 minutes Dr. M. W. 
Polle pronounced him dead. The medical examiner reported death was 
due to natural causes. 
Mr. Schuette was active for years in the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce, 
serving on the retail trades committee, now the trades and services 
committee, headed presently by his son. He was active in the early days 
of the organization when it was the Merchants Assn., serving as a 
director. He also was active on the Community Fund. 
In May of this year, Mr. Schuette received a certificate and card 
recognition from Manitowoc Lodge No. 83?? Fr__ and accepted ___(one line 
not readable)…ship. 
The Weiss Funeral Home here is arranging the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1957  P. 1
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Funeral services for Walter W. Schuette, 74, who died unexpectedly of
a heart attack Monday noon at Milwaukee, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Masonic rites will be accorded Mr. Schuette at graveside by Manitowoc
Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons.
Mr. Schuette, wife and son were at Milwaukee to consult a physician
about Mrs. Schuette's health. They had gone to Cape Cod Inn at 319
Mason St. for lunch when he was stricken.
The president of Schuette Bros. Co. department store was a lifetime
Manitowoc resident, born Dec. 21, 1882, son of the late August and
Helwig (can't read) Schuette. He attended Manitowoc schools and April
22, 1924, married the former Cecilia Gretz. Mr. Schuette was a member
of the Chamber of Commerce, Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted
Masons, Elks Lodge, Eagles Aerie and the Izaak Walton League.
Surviving are his wife, a son (private), a daughter, (private), and
a grandchild of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. William (illegible)
and Mrs. E?????? B. Teitgen of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 19, 1957  p.14
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[d. 11-18-1957 at Milwaukee WI/age 74 yrs.]


WILLIAM SCHUETTE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1909: 
Wm. Schuette, an eminent citizen of our town, where he has resided since 1871,
recently suffered a stroke. The patient is 67 years of age.
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From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909: 
Wilhelm Schuette, a well-known resident of our city and proprietor of
Northwestern House here, died Friday evening. The deceased, who was born 67 years
ago in Bromstad, Schleswig-Holstein, came to America in 1855 and lived in Chicago
until the Great Fire in which he lost everything. He came to Manitowoc in 1872 and
has lived here ever since. At first he worked as a ship’s carpenter and then later 
as a construction contractor, until taking over Northwestern House near the 
Northwestern Depot two years ago. He suffered a stroke 3 weeks ago which eventually 
led to his death. Mr. Schuette is survived by his widow, 5 sons and 5 daughters. 
His funeral was Monday.
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[cause: apoplexy]


WILLIAM C. SCHUETTE   (d. 1975)  cemetery #44

William C. Schuette, 68, of 1232-A S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Schuette was born Feb. 2, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Charles and Mary Bejsar Schuette. He attended Manitowoc schools and 
was a Manitowoc resident all his life. He married Viola O. Robinson 
May 21, 1934, at Manitowoc. Prior to his illness he was employed at 
Mirro Aulminum Co. and was a member of IOOF Union No. 55 of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, (private); 
two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Bernice) Diehl, of Shorewood, Wis., and Mrs. 
Joseph (Grace) Wichowske, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this 
Wednesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, October 1, 1975  P. 3


WM. F. SCHUETTE    cemetery #35

William F. Schuette, 81, of route 5, Manitowoc, lifelong county 
resident and retired farmer died Wednesday afternoon, following 
a stroke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 .m. Saturday at the St. James-
John Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville. Burial will be in 
the Rockwood cemetery.
He was born in Kossuth in 1869 and married Mary Rice, who died 15 
years ago. In 1938 he married Mrs. Hugo Rahn. He engaged in farming 
until his retirement and was a trustee of the Evangelical Lutheran 
church of Rockwood.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Ku___ of route 2, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ed Pfefferkorn of the city; two sons, Darwin of 
Milwaukee and Kermat?? of Reifs Mills; 10 grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. 
The casket will be moved to the Reedsville church at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 25, 1950   P. 2
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(Note: The newspaper had the name of the cem. wrong, as his stone 
is in this cem.)