JENNIE M. LANGE Mrs. Edgar R. Lange, aged 56, a prominent civic, religious and social leader in the city of New Holstein, passed away last Wednesday at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Lange, nee Jennie May Schwenso, was born in Juneau, May 23, 1892, the daughter of Herman H. and Annie Leslie Schwenso. She was graduated from the Juneau high school in 1909 and later graduated from the Cream City Business College and the Conservatory of Music at Milwaukee. April 26, 1917, she was married to Edgar R. Lange, in Milwaukee, and the couple have made their home in Milwaukee since that time. Survivors are her husband, one son, Leslie E. her daughter-in-law, and one grandson (private). Mrs. Lange’s parents, a sister, and a brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church at New Holstein, president of the Women’s Guild of the church, and one-time president of the Women’s Missionary society. She was secretary of the Sheboygan classis of the Women’s Missionary society for three years and was a Sunday school teacher for nine years. Mrs. Lange had been secretary and treasurer of the New Holstein Civic society since 1934, on the garden commission and park board since 1939. She had served as secretary of the New Holstein Cemetery Ladies’ Aid society since 1932. She had been a member of the Royal Neighbors of America since before her marriage and was a member of the Turner auxiliary, serving as president since 1921. Up to the time of her confinement at the hospital she was a correspondent for the Sheboygan Press and Tri-County Record. No newspaper named, 1949
JUSTINA LANGEMAK Mrs. Justina Langemak of New Holstein passed away on Monday evening at 8:30 at the home of her eldest daughter, Mrs. Fred Thiessen in this city, after an illness of several months with a complication of diseases, following an attack of influenza last February. Decedent was born in the town of Granville, Milwaukee County, August 23, 1849, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Pfeil. In the days of her infancy her parents moved to the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. At the young age of 11 years she lost her mother and was obliged to take care of the household and five sisters and brothers. At the age of 23 she was united in marriage to Peter J. Langemak of the town of New Holstein, and the couple lived on a farm up to four years ago, when, after the death of her husband in 1919, she moved to the village to make her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. A.W. Freund. Almost ten weeks ago she came to Kiel to reside with her eldest daughter, Mrs. Fred Thiessen, where she became ill. Everything possible was done for her, and despite the best of care and medical attention her condition steadily grew worse until on Monday evening she was called to the great beyond. Mrs. Langemak was a loving mother and highly regarded by all who knew her. She is survived by the following children; Peter Langemak of Milwaukee, Mrs. Fred Thiessen of Kiel, Mrs. Ida Oliver of Norway, Michigan, and Mrs. A.W. Freund of New Holstein. Also 18 grandchildren survive. Three children preceded their mother in death. The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon, from the Thiessen residence in this city to the cemetery in New Holstein, where burial will take place in the family lot. District Attorney H. F. Arps of Chilton will officiate. No newspaper named, July 1923
CAROLINA LARSON The funeral of Mrs. Louis Larson from Charlestown, took place here last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Larsen has suffered with a lingering illness for several months, but was finally relieved from her affliction on Saturday. She was the daughter of Mrs. Wm. Weihler and married Mr. Larson, foreman of the Ormsby lime kilns four years ago. She leaves her husband with three small children. Chilton Times, June 19, 1886
WILLIE LARSON The funeral of a young child of Louis Larson, of Marblehead took place here this afternoon. Chilton Times, August 28, 1886 (Note: Possible error on tombstone transcriptions)
IDA LAU Mrs. Peter Lau, who had been in poor health for several years, passed away at her home here at four o’clock Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lau, nee Ida Greese, was born in the town of New Holstein August 6, 1869, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greese. On October 29, 1887 she was united in marriage to Peter Lau. The deceased, except for one year spent in Milwaukee, was a life-long resident of this city. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Herman of Quade of this city, one grand- daughter, Miss Edith Quade of Milwaukee, one sister Mr. Charles Hansen of here. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. George Schmid officiating with burial in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, November 23, 1933
PETER LAU On Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Peter Lau passed away at his home here. He became ill Sunday morning and on Wednesday he suffered a stroke which later caused his death. Mr. Lau was born in the town of New Holstein on December 1, 1861. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Lau. Most of his life was spent in this community, except for one year which he spent in Iowa. On October 19, 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Greese of New Holstein. They resided on a farm northwest of here for 26 years. Later they spent a year in Milwaukee, returning to this vicinity where they resided on a farm west of here for five years. Mr. Lau then retired to private life and the past twelve years they have resided on Randolph Street in the city. He was a member of the Equitable Reserve association and was supervisor of the town of New Holstein for seven years. For the past nine years he was treasurer of the New Holstein cemetery association. His passing is mourned by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Herman Quade of Milwaukee, one grandchild, Miss Edith Quade of Milwaukee, three sisters, Mrs. John Sachs, Chilton; Mrs. Hans Wallenberg of here; and Mrs. Cecelia Aggen, also of here; and one brother, John Lau of here. Funeral services were held at two o’clock on Saturday at the residence, the Rev. E. L. Worthman of Kiel officiating with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, August 18, 1932
ALFRED ADAM LAUN (d. 1945) After an apparent recovery from a cerebral hemorrhage six months ago, the residents of Kiel were shocked and saddened last Friday, when they learned that A. A. Laun, Sr. was suddenly stricken with a recurrence early that morning and passed away. Kiel not only lost a businessman, but a true friend in Mr. Laun. Born in Millhome, east of Kiel, on January 19, 1880, he attended public school at Wausaukee, and later the St. John Military Academy at Delafield. On June 25, 1902, Mr. Laun was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Rodenbaeck of New Holstein. She passed away in 1926. In 1901 he organized the present lumber company in New Holstein. In 1916 he became associated with the Kiel Furniture Co. of Kiel and Milwaukee, and in 1935 organized his own firm in Kiel. He was a member since 1925, and was also past chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Furniture Mart in Chicago. He was one of the founders of the Elkhart- Moraine Sand and Gravel Co in 1910, and was also identified with the Wisconsin General Mineral Aggregate Association. At the time of his death, Mr. Laun was treasurer of the State Central Committee of the Republican party of Wisconsin; president of the Tri-County Republican Club, and a director of the Wisconsin State Board of Vocational and Adult Education. He was chairman of the Voluntary Goodland for Governor Committee in 1944. In 1942 Governor Julius Heil named Mr. Laun on his list of colonels. In 1901 he moved to New Holstein, where shortly after he served four terms as village president. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the consistory class of 1913 and was a member of the Shrine. Mr. Laun was president of the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. of this city and the A. A. Laun Co of New Holstein, and was well-known in furniture and lumber circles throughout the nation and was prominent in many affairs of the state. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mildred Faville; one daughter, Mrs. Frank G. (Margaret) Aff of Washington, D. C., and three sons, Donald, Alfred A., Jr., and John all of this city, and one brother, Henry G. Laun of Wausaukee. No newspaper named, December 1945
ALFRED ALBERT LAUN JR. (d. 1964) Kiel – A prominent Kiel industrialist, Alfred A. Laun, who served eight years as state senator for Manitowoc, Door and Kewaunee counties, died suddenly Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at Sheboygan Memorial hospital a short time after he was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage at his home here. Mr. Laun, 59, was associated with the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. at Kiel, furniture manufacturers, since 1935 and served as the firm’s chairman of the board and treasurer. A Republican, he served the First State Senatorial District from 1954 until 1952 [sic] when he declined to seek a third term in order to devote more time to other responsibilities. He also served as a member of the Kiel City Council from 1945 to 1947, was Eighth District presidential elector in 1952, Eighth District Republican chairman from 1952 to 1954 and a delegate to the Republican National Convention at San Francisco in 1956. Mr. Laun had also served as a member of the State Board of Vocational and Adult Education and was on the board of trustees of Stout State College from 1946 to 1955. During his term in the State Senate, Mr. Laun served on the finance committee and was chairman of the committee in 1957. Interim activities included membership on the State Emergency Board, State Building Commission, Claims Commission division of Industrial Development and state Government Operation Committee. He was also chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Taxation Insurance and Banking in 1961. He was born at New Holstein Feb. 14, 1905, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Laun Sr. He attended public schools at New Holstein and Milwaukee and received his bachelor of arts degree from Harvard in 1927 and a master of business administration degree there in 1929. Mr. Laun was married to Sue Burgess of Fort Worth, Texas on June 16, 1928. The couple lived in New Jersey for two years before moving to Milwaukee. They moved to Kiel in 1935. In addition to heading the furniture company, Mr. Laun was president of the State Bank of Kiel; president of the A. A. Laun Co. of New Holstein and Kiel, a lumber company; president of the Elkhart lake Improvement Association, where the Launs have a summer home, and a member of the board of trustees of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. Professionally, Mr. Laun was a member of the board of governors of the American Furniture Mart and a member and past president of the Furniture Club of America. The Furniture Club named Mr. Laun “Man of the Year” in 1955 and the Kiel Kiwanis Club bestowed a similar honor on him in 1963, lauding his for “meritorious contributions” in advancing the cause of good government and promoting the welfare of his community. In addition to membership in the Kiel Kiwanis Club, he was affiliated with the Kiel Lodge F&AM 336, Kiel Eastern Star, Wisconsin Consistory and the Tripoli Shrine. He was a member of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce and served as president of the group in 1948. Mr. Laun was also a member of the executive board of the Kettle Moraine Boy Scout council and a member-at-large of the National Council Boy Scouts of America. Surviving are his wife; two sons, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Afton, Palo Alto Calif.; and two brothers, Donald and John, both of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, November 4, 1964
BERTHA LAUN The sad news was received in this village Friday evening of the death of Mrs. A. A. Laun at her home at Milwaukee at 8:30 that evening, although her death was not wholly unexpected, as she has been critically ill for some time. Mrs. Laun was fifty years old. Mr. and Mrs. Laun resided here for many years, departing for Milwaukee several years ago. She is survived by her husband and four children, namely: Donald, Alfred, Jr., Margaret and John. Mrs. Laun was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tjark Rodenbaeck of this village. The funeral services were held at Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, the Eastern Stars having charge. Mr. and Mrs. T. Rodenbaeck and their daughter Alvina of Chicago, who has been spending a week here with her parents, departed for Milwaukee on Sunday morning to attend the funeral. Tri-County Record, January 26, 1926
DONALD D. LAUN Donald D. Laun, 67, of 642 Calumet Avenue, Kiel, died Wednesday, February 3, at his home of an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Laun had worked on the Manhatten Project which developed the atomic bomb during World War II while affiliated with the National Bureau of Standard in Washington, D.C. A salesman, he had continued his interest in science after graduating from the University of Chicago with bachelors and masters degrees. He did research in tungsten metals and was associated with John Hopkins University. The son of the late Alfred and Bertha Rodenbaeck Laun was born on July 23, 1903, in New Holstein. The family moved to Milwaukee while he was a boy. Later he attended the University of Wisconsin before transferring to the University of Chicago. He joined the United States Army for a short time before working as a salesman at the Kiel Furniture Company. He married Marie Johnson of McHenry, Illinois, in Chicago on October 24, 1946. She died in 1955. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, Kiel Kiwanis Club, Masonic Lodge 336, and the Valley of Northeastern Wisconsin Consistory. Surviving are a son, a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Afton, of Palo Alto, California, and a brother, John, of Kiel. He was preceded in death by a brother. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, officiated. Burial was in the New Holstein cemetery. No newspaper named, February 1971
SUE BURGESS LAUN Mrs. A. A. Laun Jr., 62, of 502 River Terrace, Kiel, died Saturday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Laun had been hospitalized for two days. Mrs. Laun, the former Susan Burgess, was born July 26, 1906 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Burgess. She was married to A. A. Laun on June 16, 1928 at Fort Worth. They lived in New Jersey for two years before moving to Milwaukee. They came to Kiel in 1935 where her husband was board chairman of the A. A. Laun Furniture Manufacturing company. He also served as state senator from Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Door Counties from 1954 to 1962. He died in November, 1964. Mrs. Laun attended public schools in Fort Worth, Burnhan School in North Hampton, Massachusetts and the New England Conservatory of Music. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the United Presbyterian Women’s Association and the Order of Eastern Star No. 281. Surviving are two sons, a brother John J. Burgess of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Burton and Mrs. Louise Logan, both of Fort Worth and Mrs. Ida Grey of Louisville, Kentucky. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, January 11, 1969
DETLEF LAUSON D. H. Lauson of New Holstein Commits Suicide by Hanging Himself The thriving community of New Holstein was somewhat startled on Sunday morning upon learning that their fellow townsman, Detlef H. Lauson, had taken his own life by hanging himself with a strap. This is the second time that Mr. Lauson attempted to take his life. The first time was last spring when he cut his throat with a cheese knife, but failed to sever the artery. Since his first attempt at suicide he has led a somewhat secluded life, seldom appearing in public unless business necessitated him to do so. The cause of his first attempt was financial troubles with the Esterly Machine Company for which he acted as agent. The difficulty was satisfactorily settled however and everything was once more running smoothly until last Saturday when Mr. L. took a trip to Green Bay to collect a few outstanding debts. At Green Bay he met with disappointment, his creditors failing to produce the money with which he was to meet his obligations. This so discouraged him that he began to brood over his past troubles and while in that city gave a review of his past life to one of his most intimate friends, showing that he keenly felt the situation in which he was placed. He stayed in Green Bay until evening when he took the train for his home and reached New Holstein shortly after midnight. From the train he went directly to his shed about forty rods from the depot, procured a strap and deliberately hanged himself. D. H. Lauson was born in Schleswig, Germany in 1837, and came to New Holstein in 1864. He leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn for him. He was always considered one of New Holstein’s best citizens and up to a short time ago held the respect of nearly every citizen in the county. His career through life until recently had been marked with success and had it not been for some of his questionable transactions during the past few years he would still be alive and enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at the New Holstein cemetery. Chilton Times, November 7, 1891 ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Detlef Heinrich Lausen and Martha Marie Thedens (v.1 p.99) Married July 7, 1865 in religious ceremony in Town of New Hosltein Detlef Heinrich Lausen Son of Detlef Lausen and Anna Margaretha Frieberg Farmer Born Kurburg, Herzogthum, Schleswig, Germany Martha Maria Thedens Daughter of John Thedens and Christina Sievers
GEORGE LAUSON George Lauson, who has suffered the past few weeks from pneumonia, passed away at his home Sunday noon. He was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany on Feb. 14, 1847 and came to America in company with a brother and sister at the age of 17 years. They remained in the state of New York for a few months then journeyed on to New Holstein. In 1877 he was married to Margarette Wichman. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Dorthea Beckle living east of the village. They began life together on a farm near Hilbert where he remained for several years. Later he moved to New Holstein and was employed at the Lauson machine shop then located in Meile-Blumberg Co.’s building. He then purchased a farm near Kiel which he conducted for a number of years before moving on a farm near Peshtigo. About ten years ago he moved back to New Holstein and was again employed in the Lauson Shops. During his life he made many friends, who have only kind thoughts for the hard working industrious man. The funeral was held from the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday and the remains placed in the New Holstein cemetery. Wm. Broeckert of Kiel, officiating. Those from away who attended the funeral were, his two brothers, John and Claus Lauson of Milwaukee, Mrs. Detlef Greve of Potters, Mrs. Wm Schneider from here. One sister, Mrs. Mary Banderob, living in the west was unable to be present. Andrew Lauson and Fred Beyerstedt of Milwaukee and Robt. Lauson of DePere were also present. Mrs. Lauson was unable to follow the remains to their last resting place on account of being confined to her bed with the Grippe. Calumet County Reporter, March 26, 1915
HENRY DUMKE LAUSON, PhD, M.D. Dr. Henry D. Lauson, 87, of 215 Willow Bend, Kiel, died Monday morning, Feb. 21, 2000 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where he was recovering from illness. Henry was born Aug, 20, 1912 in New Holstein, a son of the late Henry D. Sr. and Lydia Dumke Lauson. He attended elementary and high school in New Holstein. He married Eleanore Catchis in 1936. She preceded him in death in 1975. In 1977, Dr. Lauson married Ruth E. Laun. From 1930–31, Henry attended Lakeland College then Mission House College, 1931– 1940 he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his B.S (Medical Sciences), Ph.D. (Physiology) and his M.D. degrees. From 1940-42 he was a Rotating Intern at the University of Kansas Hospitals, Kansas City, Kan., and a resident in Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich. He received Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha (Honorary Medical) honors. Dr. Lauson held many positions throughout his life, from 1942-43, Fellow in Physiology and Medicine, New York University College of Medicine and Belevue Hospital, New York City, from 1943-46 he was an instructor in Physiology, New York University College of Medicine, 1946-1950, Associate, Rockefeller institute (now Rockefeller University), New York City, 1950-1955, Associate Professor of Physiology in Pediatrics, Cornell University College of Medicine and from 1955-1978 he was a Professor of Physiology and Chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, N.Y. After his retirement in 1976, he was a Professor Emeritus of Physiology and Biophysics and a volunteer visiting Professor of Biology at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He moved back to Kiel in 1985. He was a member of American Physiological Society, American Society for Clinical Investigation, American Federation for Clinical Research, Society for Experimental Biology & Medicine, American Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology, Harvey Society. He was also an author of scientific papers and book chapters in endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, kidney physiology and disease and hormonal control of water balance. Dr. Lauson is survived by his wife, two step-sons, and step-daughter. Ten step- grandchildren and two sisters, Eloise Jolivette of Madison and Margorie Call of Bellevue, Wash. He was preceded in death by his first wife and one sister, Dorothy Lauson. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, February 23, 2000
JOHN LAUSON Leading Manufacturer of New Holstein Answers Summons COMMUNITYS GREAT LOSS Decedent a Business Career Reads Like a Romance Saturday morning, April 15, this community was startled and plunged into sorrow by the news of the sudden death of John Lauson, president of the John Lauson Mfg. Co. of New Holstein. To his hosts of friends it was a great shock, inasmuch as even his intimates had considered him in good health. Although he had been in ill health for some time, his stoical nature would not let him admit the seriousness of his complaints even to himself and much less to his friends. Tuesday morning, however, he became seriously ill and on advice of specialists, was conveyed to a Milwaukee hospital early Wednesday morning, where an operation was performed the same day. This disclosed serious internal troubles and very little hope was held out for his recovery at any time. Cheerful, stoical and unselfish to the last, he passed into the great unknown early Saturday morning. His body was returned to his home Saturday evening, where it lay in state until the time of the funeral. John Lauson was born January 21, 1868, just west of the Village of New Holstein. When about eight years of age he moved to what is now the village of New Holstein with his parents, where his father engaged in the implement business. This apparently gave young Lauson the interest in and the ability with machinery which was to effect such a great change in his own life as well as virtually creating an entire community. In the year 1884 when but sixteen years old his mechanical inclination and skill led him to become associated with George Lauson, his uncle, and J. H. Optenberg in a small machine repair shop, located on the site now occupied by the grain elevator of Fred O. Iverson. This shop had for its motive power a windmill, and was completely destroyed by fire only a few years later. Not discouraged by adversity young Mr. Lauson and Mr. Optenberg rebuilt on the site now occupied by the shop and garage of the Meili-Blumberg Co., which site and buildings with additions were occupied up to the year 1908, when the present plant was built. A few years later the partnership with Mr. Optenberg was dissolved and the business continued by Mr. Lauson alone, until the year 1899 when the firm was incorporated under the name of the John Lauson Mfg. Co. Associated actively in business with him during the next few years were his brother, H. D. Lauson and Mr. J. C Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt, however, severed his connection a few years later. The business career of Mr. Lauson reads like a romance. Born of parents in moderate circumstances, he had none of the advantages of a high education and was forced to go to work on the death of his father, when yet a mere boy. Starting with almost nothing, Mr. Lauson, during his all too short life, saw his efforts grow into a plant that ranks high among the industries in its line in the nation. While the active affairs of the company of late years have been largely handled by his associates, his integrity and fair dealing have gathered around him and developed, he was ever ready with his counsel and words of cheer, beloved by all of his many employees. (No newspaper named, 1922)
MARTHA LAUSON From Calumet county death records: Martha Lausen nee Thedens (v.10 p.44) Wife of Detlof Lausen Dec. 4, 1846-Dec. 31, 1936 Daughter of John Thedens and Christine Sievers (both born Germany) Am not able to read the cause of death except for two words "probably thrombosis" Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ********* Funeral services for Mr. Martha Lauson, aged 90, a life-long resident of this vicinity who passed away at the home of her son, H. D. Lauson at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, were held at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. Burial made in the local cemetery. The deceased was born December 4th, 1846 in Schleswig. Holstein, Germany, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Chegens. She immigrated to this country with her parents while an infant, and was among some of the first settlers here. On July 7, 1865 she was united in marriage to Detlef Lauson, and the couple made their home on a farm south of this city for twelve years, after which Mr. Lauson went into the implement business here. Mr. Lauson passed away in 1894. During the summer months, Mrs. Lauson lived in her own home, and for the past three years has made her home with her son, H. D. Lauson during the winter months. She was ill only a short time when death claimed her. Survivors are three sons, Edward of Oshkosh, and Henry and William of here. One son, John died in 1922, and a daughter, Mrs. Hugo Soldan died in 1934, and another daughter, Emma, died at the age of 2 years. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, namely; Richard and James Lauson of Kiel, Jack Lauson of Portage, Henry Lauson of Madison, William Soldan of Milwaukee and Fred Lauson of this city. Tri-County Record, January 7, 1937 (Note: Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Thedens mis-spelled in paper)
OLGA LAUSON Death came early Wednesday morning to Mrs. William W. Lauson, 67, at her home in New Holstein. She had been ill for just a day. A former assistant postmaster at the New Holstein post office, she had retired from that position late last year. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home in New Holstein with the Rev. T. Parry Jones of Sheboygan in charge. Burial will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Mrs. Lauson was the mother of Richard H. Lauson, former editor of the Tri-County Record now residing in Sheboygan. Other children who mourn her death are Mrs. Kingsley Hollenbeck and Mrs. Orville Kestell of New Holstein, Mrs. James McRae of Escanaba, Michigan, James Lauson of Neenah, Jack Lauson of Portage and Robert Lauson, West Bend. Two brothers are Adolph Albert of Vesper and Theodore Albert of Withee. Also 17 grandchildren survive. No newspaper named, 1950
WILLIAM LAUSON William, 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lauson, was struck by a truck driven by Carl Schmidt Tuesday morning a few minutes before 9 o’clock and died soon after from the effects of the blow. The accident happened just north of the school house on Elm Street where a number of boys were playing ball. William had made a dash after the ball right in the path of the approaching truck and in some manner was struck in the chest. Four ribs were crushed which pierced his left lung and the pericardium of the heart. His foot was also crushed. Mr. Schmidt immediately stopped the truck and picked up the injured child and asked him where he was hurt. William put his hand on the left breast and lapsed into unconsciousness from which he never recovered and died shortly after. Dr. Krohn was immediately summoned and his parents notified. Everything was done for the comfort of the child, but the little spark of life soon faded and went out. The accident was unavoidable and no blame was attached to Mr. Schmidt. William was the youngest son of postmaster and Mrs. Wm. Lauson and was an unusually bright little boy. He was a member of the fourth grade, beloved by all his schoolmates for his honest, straightforward and sunny disposition. He was born October 28, 1912 in this village. It was a sad blow to his fond parents, brothers and sisters, who are bowed down with grief, and the sympathy of their many friends goes out to them in their hour of sorrow. While the silence of death wraps and chills at this time, memories sweet and precious come crowding in. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, besides his parents, four brothers, Wilfred, Richard, Robert, and James; three sisters, Lucille, Helen and Anna Belle. The funeral was held this Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the home, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating, interment taking place in the New Holstein cemetery. The pall bearers were; Henry Weber. Royal Engel, Jack Piper, Carl Weber, George Taylor and Kenneth Schlichter. The members of the fourth grade accompanied their classmate in a body to the last resting place and acted as flower bearers. New Holstein Reporter, June 9, 1922
WILLIAM W. LAUSON (d. 1946) Mr. Lauson passed away at 11 o’clock last Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in New Holstein on September 28, 1878, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Detlef Lauson. On Oct. 17, 1900 he was married to Miss Olga Albert of Horicon. After spending a year in Omaha, Neb., the couple returned to this area and settled in New Holstein. Operating a men’s clothing store for 12 years, Mr. Lauson also served as postmaster from 1916 to 1924, was employed at the Arps Corporation, and the Meili-Blumburg company at New Holstein, and held the office of mayor from March of 1940 to March 1946. He was also the scoutmaster in New Holstein, leading the Boy Scouts in 1913. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Kingsley (Lucile) Hollenbeck, Mrs. James (Helen) MacRae, and Mrs. William (Annabelle) Sylvester, all of New Holstein; four sons, Jack Lauson of Portage, Richard of Sheboygan, Robert of West Bend, and James of Neenah; 13 grandchildren and two brothers, Henry of New Holstein, and Edward of Oshkosh. A son, William, preceded him in death at the age of 10 years. No newspaper named, 1946
ANNA LIBKE (d. 1911) From Calumet county death records: Anne E. Libke nee Harder (v.5 p.672) Widow May 19, 1833-June 9, 1911 Daughter of Claus Harder and ? Platt (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “chronic endocarditis” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (Note: Anna E. Harder Libke is the mother to the Libke children shown in the photos) (Note: The b. date doesn't match the tombstone. Both dates have been double checked and they are correct as is.)
ANNA LIBKE (d. 1941) New Holstein - (Special) - Mrs. Henry Libke, nee Anna Struck, passed away at 6:30 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Fluhr, town of Schleswig. She was born Jan. 28, 1864, in the town of Charlestown, daughter of Jurgen and Ernestine Struck, and was married Nov. 14, 1885, to Henry Libke. They made their home on a farm one mile east of here, which is now owned by a son, Hugo Libke. In 1912 the couple moved to New Holstein and lived on E. Wisconsin avenue until Mr. Libke's death June 22, 1936. Since that time she had lived with her daughter. Survivors are her daughter and two sons, Hugo, this city, and Werner, Fond du Lac; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers, Carl, New Holstein; John, Cottonwood, Ida., and August, Elkhart Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home. The body will be in state from Tuesday until time of services. The Rev. Mr. Ayers, of the Presbyterian congregation in Chilton, will officiate, and interment will be in the New Holstein city cemetery. She was a member of the New Holstein Cemetery Ladies' Aid. (No name of newspaper or date on obituary) ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Anna Libke nee Struck (v.34 p.487) Wife of Henry Libke Jan. 28, 1864-July 7, 1941 Daughter of Jurgen Struck and Ernestine Hanske (both born Germany) Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County Died from "endocarditis -cerebral softening" Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
FRITZ LIBKE The corpse of Fred Libke, aged 25, was sent here from Denver, Colorado, for interment. Deceased died at Denver, April 22 and was buried here on Saturday the 25th. Mr. Libke was well liked and his early death is deeply regretted by all who knew him. Chilton Times, May 16, 1891
HELEN LIBKE Helen J. Libke, 92, formerly of 2111 Broadway, New Holstein, a resident of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, since January 7, died there Sunday. She was born in the Town of New Holstein, January 16, 1886, a daughter of Detlef and Dora Tams Jochimsen. She attended Mead School, Town of New Holstein. She married Herman Libke October 18, 1905, in the Town of New Holstein. He died August 22, 1946. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America Camp 4484. Survivors are four sons, Glendon of New Holstein, Roland and Orville, both of Kiel and Kenneth of Elkhart Lake; four daughters, Viola Libke of New Holstein, Mrs. Phillip (Georgina) Conrad and Mrs. Gordon (Delthia) Salzman, both of Kiel, and Mrs. Alfred (Florence) Bruckner of Chilton; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren. No newspaper named, July 1983
HENRY LIBKE From Calumet county death records: Henry Libke (v.9 p.586) Husband of Annie Feb. 6, 1860-June 22, 1936 Son of Max Henry Libke and Anna Elizabeth Harder (both born Germany) Farmer –born Town of New Holstein Died from “suicide by hanging from rope by neck, 6-22-1936 –at house in New Holstein” Buried at Elkhart Lake Cemetery (Note: this is likely wrong –he is shown buried at the New Holstein Cemetery next to his wife) (Note: The Henry Libke in this record is a brother to the other Libkes in the glass negative photos.) ********* This community was shocked Monday morning when it was learned that Henry Libke, a life-long resident of this vicinity had taken his life by hanging himself in his garage that morning. The body was found by his wife at about 10 a.m. No motive for his act can be given, as he was in good health and in good financial circumstances. Dr. Krohn was called, who immediately called Sheriff Della Jensen, who reported that no inquest was necessary. Mr. Libke was born in the town of New Holstein on February 6th, 1860, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Libke. On November 14th, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Struck. The couple made their home on the farm now owned by their son, Hugo, until 1913, when they came to this city to reside. Mr. and Mrs. Libke observed their golden wedding anniversary last fall. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Fluhr, two sons, Hugo and Werner of here; one sister, Mrs. Helen Zarmsdorf of this city; one brother, Max of Saskatchawan, Canada, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home on Friday afternoon, with the Ref. A. George Schmid officiating. Interment will be made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, June 25, 1936
HERMAN LIBKE Herman Libke, a highly respected citizen and one of our leading businessmen, died on Saturday evening and was buried on Tuesday. He was born at this place on November 28th, 1862 and was therefore a little over 35 years of age. He at one time conducted and owned the New Holstein hotel, now owned by Mr. Hennings. He later drifted chiefly into the machine business, of which he was a master. He leaves a wife, three children, a mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn his untimely death. The community extends its sympathy to the bereft family. Chilton Times, May 21, 1898
LAVERNE H. LIBKE LaVerne (Streiber) H. Libke, 77, of 2129 Randolph Avenue, New Holstein, died Monday evening August 26, 1996, at Appleton Medical Center where she was a patient since Friday. She is the former LaVerne Streiber born September 26, 1918, in Town of Rhine, daughter of the late Walter and Hattie Manz Streiber. She attended grade school in the Town of Rhine. On May 8, 1954, she married Roland Libke at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death on August 4, 1983. LaVerne was employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 31 years, retiring in 1982. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling. She was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, Senior Citizens bowling league in New Holstein, the Tuesday Ladies Bowling League, Kiel and the Melody Dancers Club. Survivors include two daughters, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She is further survived by one brother, Harley Streiber, Kiel; three sisters, Bernice (Gerald) Wick, rural Elkhart Lake; Myrtle (Henry) Raeder, Plymouth; Carol (Harold) Pieper, Plymouth; and all her special friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newpaper named, August 1996
MAX H. LIBKE From Calumet county marriage records: Mark Libke and Anna Harder (v.1 p.11) Married March 25, 1855 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Mark Libke Son of Claus Libke with mother unknown Farmer –born in Germany Anna Harder Daughter of Claus Harder and Wiebeke ********* Max Libke was born May 12, 1829 and died Aug. 8, 1886, he married Anna Elizabeth Harder who was born May 19, 1834 and died June 9, 1911. The children of Max and Anna Libke are the following -- 1. Hinrich -- May 7, 1856 to Oct. 10, 1857 (age 17 months) 2. Elise -- Sept. 19, 1857 to Jan. 25, 1931 (age 73 years) [Elizabeth married John Holthusen on Nov. 1, 1879 and lived her entire life in the Town of New Holstein.] 3. Henry -- Feb. 6, 1860 to June 22, 1936 (age 76 years) [Henry lived his entire life in Town of New Holstein.] 4. Herman -- Nov. 28, 1861 to May 14, 1898 (age 36 years) 5. Fritz -- May 30, 1866 to April 21, 1891 (age 24 years) 6. Annie -- 1868-? [Annie married Bert Heth and then spent the remainder of her life in Grand Rapids, Michigan.] 7. Helen -- March 19, 1870 to Nov. 15, 1954 (age 84 years) [Helen married Rudolph Zarmsdorf and lived in the Town of New Holstein.] 8. Max -- Nov. 10, 1872-1942 or 1943 (age 70 years) [Max moved to and died at Hanley, Saskatchewan.]
VIOLA E. LIBKE Viola E. Libke, age 94, of New Holstein, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. Born Jan. 21, 1907, in Selma, Saskatchewan, Canada, Viola was the daughter of the late Herman and Helen Jochimsen Libke. Viola was a member of the New Holstein American Legion Auxiliary #124. Survivors include two brothers, Glendon (Dixie) Libke of New Holstein and Orville Libke of Kiel, two sisters, Delphia Salzman of Kiel and Florence Bruckner of Chilton and one sister-in-law, Bette Belle Libke of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Private funeral services will take place. Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein is assisting the family with arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, September 11, 2001
CARL LINDEMANN From Calumet county marriage records: Charles Ferdinand Lindemann and Margaretha Dorothea Wrieds (v.1 p.2) Married Jan. 15, 1853 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Charles Ferdinand Lindemann Son of Martin Lindemann and Eelrah Farmer –born in Germany Margaretha Dorothea Wrieds Daughter of Hans Wrieds and Margaretha
MARGARETHA LINDEMANN On Wednesday, Mrs. Carl Lindemann was brought to her last resting place at the cemetery here. The deceased died on Sunday after having been sick for a long time. Chilton Times, February 7, 1885
LEAFY LINQUIST A shadow was cast over the community on Thursday morning, when it was learned the Mrs. George Linquist had passed away that morning at eight o’clock at the home to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt, on Jefferson street. She contracted a severe cold Jan. 13th, which developed into pneumonia. The deceased was born on June 9th, 1892 at Oshkosh. She came to New Holstein October 1st, 1900, and attended the local high school from which she graduated in 1911. In 1916 she departed for Milwaukee where she entered Mount Siani(sic) hospital, where she studied nursing for two and a half years. Her sister, Ethel, having passed away at this time, she decided to remain at home. On October 19th, 1919 she was united in marriage to George Linquist of Cromwell, Minn., here in the village. About three years ago she was affected with epileptic spells. They consulted Dr. Germaine at Milwaukee and also the Mayo Bros. at Rochester, Minn., but she received very little benefit. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her heart-broken husband, and daughter Ethel, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt and one brother, William Mariem of Milwaukee. At the time of her death she was 34 years, 7 months and 8 days old. The funeral was held at the Reformed church on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, January 27, 1927
ROGER D. LIPPERT As a result of an infected ear from which he had suffered, Roger Dean, the four-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lippert died at the home of its parents on third street here at ten o’clock Sunday. The child was born Oct. 27, 1929. Mrs. Lippert is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pingel at Hayon, and Mr. Lippert’s parents live in Valders. Mr. Lippert is employed at the H. Lulloff and Sons Hardware store here. The last rites were held Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. Otto Saewert officiating at the home, and with interment at the New Holstein cemetery. No newspaper named, Feb 13, 1930
SOPHIA LOEWENHAGEN With the death of Mrs. Sophia Loewenhagen, which occurred at one o’clock on Wednesday, another old settler passed away. The deceased was born in Germany 71 years ago and some fifty years ago she came to New Holstein. She kept house for her brother a few years and then was married to Lorenz Loewenhagen and lived on a farm 2 1/2 miles west of the village. In 1862 her husband enlisted in the army and died in a hospital in Georgia. Mrs. L. was appointed postmistress of the village and held the position for some 24 years. She was a woman whom everyone liked because of her kind disposition. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Chilton Times, February 26, 1905 ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
HEINRICH LOOSE Henry Loose, living in the town of Charlestown, died Monday, May 17. He had reached the age of 71 years, 6 months and 23 days. The deceased was a native of Germany, coming from that country in 1866 and landed in New York where he remained in that city for some time before coming to Calumet county where he located on a farm in the town of Charlestown. He was married to Amelia Zarnoth in 1871. He is survived by a widow and five children. The funeral was held Thursday with interment in the cemetery of this village. Calumet County Reporter, May 26, 1909
THEODORE LOOSE The remains of Theodore Loose of Green Bay were brought here for burial Thursday morning. Theodore Loose was born in Schleswig-Holstein Germany October 10, 1861. At the age of 20 years he came to America with his parents who located at Hayton. He was for some years employed at the Hayton lime kilns, where he met and was married to Dora Tiegen in 1881. He moved from there to Manitowoc, later to Brillion, Hilbert, Appleton, and for the past two years has been making his home at Green Bay. Mr. Loose was a great lover of horses. His name was well known in the racing circles of eastern Wisconsin. For years he entered the winning horses at the numerous fairs and kept a number of fast horses. After selling his saloon business at Appleton he moved to Green Bay to spend his declining years. Of a rugged constitution his health was always good. The end came from a heart stroke. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Loose; Theodore, Shiocton; Louis, Camp Custer; William, Hilbert; Mrs. Frank Brody, Kohler and Mrs. Frank Leafky, Greenleaf. All were in attendance at the funereal beside the aged mother. Mr. Loose was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles, Goodfellows and the Germainas of Brillion. Several members of the latter lodge attended the last sad rites of their brother. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiated at the services. Calumet County Reporter, February 22, 1919 (Note: His tombstone says b. 1862)
MARGARETHA C. LORENTZEN The town was startled on hearing the sad news of the death of Mrs. H. J. Lorenzen(sic). She has been ill for some time but on Tuesday, her case took a turn for the worse, which resulted in death. She leaves a husband and a number of small children. The bereaved family have our sympathy. Chilton Times, September 4, 1886
CLARA LUEHR Mrs. Wm. Luehr Called By Death The entire community was shrouded in sorrow this, Friday, morning when it became known that Mrs. Wm. H. Luehr had been suddenly called by death at the Washington Park Hospital, Chicago, Thursday morning at 2 o'clock, following an operation she underwent for internal goitre on Thursday of last week. She reached the age of 49 years, 3 months and 21 days. Reports from the hospital were very favorable for her recovery until Wednesday evening, when her condition suddenly changed. She had been in poor health all summer which greatly alarmed the family. In order to regain her lost health she has been in Chicago for the past two months under the care of a specialist. Her death has cast a gloom over the entire community with whom she was a general favorite and shining example of life's best acts. Clara Hachez was born July 30, 1871 in the town of New Holstein and spent her entire childhood here. She received her early education in Dist. No. 1. Later she taught school in the town of Rantoul for several years. On August 28, 1890 she was united in marriage to Wm. H. Luehr. Their first two years were spent in Grand Rapids and a short time in Madison. For thirteen years they were residents of Manitowoc where Mr. Luehr was principal of the high school. From there they went to Sheboygan Falls where they remained for two years and then came to New Holstein where they resided for four years. Mr. Luehr was again called as an instructor in the Manitowoc High School two years ago where they have since resided. Their married life has been a most happy one. They were blessed with two children, Lucille, Mrs. Howard Conger, of Michigan and Robert of Milwaukee. Mrs. Luehr was a kind and loving wife and mother, always sharing their joys and sorrows. She was a general favorite in every community where she resided, taking active part in all social and civic affairs. She was beloved by those who knew her and came in contact with her. While the silence of death wraps and chills us at this time, memories sweet and precious, come crowding in. The deceased leaves her grief stricken husband and children and an aged father Mr. Ferdinand Hachez, two brothers Louie and Ferdinand of the state of Washington; Mrs. Edw. Kelm, Grand Rapids, Minn.; and Mrs. Lillian Price of Louisiana, Missouri, and one grandchild. Her mother preceded her in death two years ago. The remains will be brought here for burial, and the services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. In the words of Bryant which we copy here she has gone but "Death should come gently, to one of gentle mould like thee As light winds wandering through groves of bloom Detach the delicate blossoms from the tree. Close thy sweet eyes calmly, and without pain, And we will trust in God to see thee yet again." ********* NOTE: Clara Hachez Luehr and her husband William Henry Luehr were both natives of New Holstein. Her parents were Ferdinand E. Hachez and Elise Boie Hachez. His parents were John Nicholas Luehr and Anna Margrethe Groth Luehr. William was principal of New Holstein High School from 1913-1916. During this period, Clara was a founding member of the New Holstein Civic Society, serving as secretary, and a founding member of the Tuesday Club. ********* (Note: Her picture is in the glass neg. photos)
EDWARD M. LUEHRS The sad news reached here on Saturday that Edward Luehrs had died at one o’clock that day at the Veterans’ Administration hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks and had undergone an operation recently. The deceased was born January 20, 1896 at Hayton, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Luehrs. He spent his boyhood on a farm at Hayton and when the World War broke out he enlisted in the army and spent fifteen months on duty; nine months of this time was spent in France with the 85th division in the Argonne sector. After he was discharged from the army he came to this city, where he became an employee of the Lauson Company. On June 30, 1920 he was united in marriage to Miss Viola Guetzloe of Kiel. The young couple made their home in this city ever since. He is survived by his wife and one son, Richard; his step-mother, Mrs. O H. Luehrs of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Aggen and Mrs. Hugo Aggen of this city, one half-sister, Mrs. Emil Schmidt of Chilton, and a brother, George of here; three half brothers, Dr. H. E. Luehrs of Corpus Christi, Texas, William of Los Angeles, California, and Otto of Benton City, Washington. Tri-County Record, February 25, 1937
JULIA LUEHRS On Sunday, Nov. 28th, at on o’clock p.m. when the crystal snow, was falling thick and fast, as if to enshroud the whole earth with its pure white mantle, in deep sympathy with the occasion of which our frail pet endeavors to relate although it quivers with anxiety at the undertaking, and betimes ceases entirely, in order, to dash away a transient tear, or reflect with untold sorrow for the past and pause at the future because the end is not yet. Yes amid these scenes; when clouds and darkness seemed to drape the canopy of Heaven, and the pure white snows descend to earth, so it was with the people of Hayton for their hearts and minds were clouded with sorrow, and warm tears of sympathy fell thick and fast as they followed the remains of Mrs. Otto Luehrs to their last resting place in that haven of rest, that peaceful home, where contagion no more occurs and the weary soul finds rest. It has been the sad misfortune of this, our respected neighbor and honored citizen, to have the deadly disease, “diphtheria,” enter into his family circle as the “gaunt wolf enters the fold” to destroy the most precious, and distract the others with fear and hardships that can only be overcome by long years of prosperity and forgetfulness. In this capacity, the happy family consisting of father, mother and six children, the oldest ten years and the youngest eleven months were living in peace and plenty, at their home in this village, where sickness scarcely entered and where sorrow was unknown; when assalted by this terrible malady; and as the tenderest flower is quickest to suffer from the blight, so the blighting disease was the first to fasten its deathly pangs on the fairest flower of the family, their little Lulu, who at the tender age of about nine years, just old enough perhaps to realize the extent of the broad swath of death mown by his awful scythe, and yet too young to have acquired the hardness and fortitude necessary to withstand its terrible effects, be this as it is, after about ten days of intense suffering her youthful soul took flight and her remains were slowly borne to the cemetery at New Holstein, where they were laid to rest by the sympathizing hands of stalwart men. The mother having, a little previous to this time, also contracted the disease; which bore heavily on her, not alone from its own dire effects, but out of anxiety for her remaining children who were all effected by it; and grief, yes untold grief for her lost one, to whom she was especially attached, she having been her constant companion in the house; when the father was laboring in the field. We are told that when the body was removed from her sight a wail of distress was heard from her lips, in her lowly condition, which penetrated the very frames of the attendants and caused them to grow sick at heart. But her troubles did not continue long; a few days afterward, she told her family that she would not remain with them long, as her Lulu was calling her in the bright beyond. And so it was, eleven years and two days from the day of their marriage and one week from the day her daughter died, she followed her guiding footsteps, toward “that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns.” Chilton Times, December 4, 1886
LULU LUEHRS On Sunday, Nov. 28th, at on o’clock p.m. when the crystal snow, was falling thick and fast, as if to enshroud the whole earth with its pure white mantle, in deep sympathy with the occasion of which our frail pet endeavors to relate although it quivers with anxiety at the undertaking, and betimes ceases entirely, in order, to dash away a transient tear, or reflect with untold sorrow for the past and pause at the future because the end is not yet. Yes amid these scenes; when clouds and darkness seemed to drape the canopy of Heaven, and the pure white snows descend to earth, so it was with the people of Hayton for their hearts and minds were clouded with sorrow, and warm tears of sympathy fell thick and fast as they followed the remains of Mrs. Otto Luehrs to their last resting place in that haven of rest, that peaceful home, where contagion no more occurs and the weary soul finds rest. It has been the sad misfortune of this, our respected neighbor and honored citizen, to have the deadly disease, “diphtheria,” enter into his family circle as the “gaunt wolf enters the fold” to destroy the most precious, and distract the others with fear and hardships that can only be overcome by long years of prosperity and forgetfulness. In this capacity, the happy family consisting of father, mother and six children, the oldest ten years and the youngest eleven months were living in peace and plenty, at their home in this village, where sickness scarcely entered and where sorrow was unknown; when assalted by this terrible malady; and as the tenderest flower is quickest to suffer from the blight, so the blighting disease was the first to fasten its deathly pangs on the fairest flower of the family, their little Lulu, who at the tender age of about nine years, just old enough perhaps to realize the extent of the broad swath of death mown by his awful scythe, and yet too young to have acquired the hardness and fortitude necessary to withstand its terrible effects, be this as it is, after about ten days of intense suffering her youthful soul took flight and her remains were slowly borne to the cemetery at New Holstein, where they were laid to rest by the sympathizing hands of stalwart men. The mother having, a little previous to this time, also contracted the disease; which bore heavily on her, not alone from its own dire effects, but out of anxiety for her remaining children who were all effected by it; and grief, yes untold grief for her lost one, to whom she was especially attached, she having been her constant companion in the house; when the father was laboring in the field. We are told that when the body was removed from her sight a wail of distress was heard from her lips, in her lowly condition, which penetrated the very frames of the attendants and caused them to grow sick at heart. But her troubles did not continue long; a few days afterward, she told her family that she would not remain with them long, as her Lulu was calling her in the bright beyond. And so it was, eleven years and two days from the day of their marriage and one week from the day her daughter died, she followed her guiding footsteps, toward “that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns.” Chilton Times, December 4, 1886
MATHILDA LUEHRS The death of Mrs. Henry Luehrs, which had been momentarily expected for some time, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Lotz, on Tuesday, April 20, aged 78 years. Mathilda Moeller was born in Altona, Germany, April 3, 1825. She was married to Henry Luehrs in 1847 and in 1857 they emigrated to this country, settling at Plymouth, Sheboygan County. Here they remained until 1867 when they purchased a farm in the town of Charlestown, this county, and immediately moved on to the same. Since the death of her husband which occurred some years ago, she has made her home with her son Otto, who lives on the old homestead, and daughters, Mmes. Michael Vincent and Henry Lotz. For forty years she has been afflicted with rheumatism, suffering excruciating pain during this long period of time with a degree of patience and unselfishness that astonished her friends and family. She was a good woman and her reward was assuredly awaiting her in the world beyond the grave. Three children survive her, one son, Otto Luehrs, of Charlestown, and two daughters, Mrs. Michael Vincent, of Grand Rapids, Wis., and Mrs. Henry Lotz, of this city. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Henry Lotz, where Judge E. W. Paulsen delivered an eloquent eulogy on the deceased, interment at the New Holstein cemetery followed. Chilton Times, April 25, 1903
OTTO LUEHRS Otto H. Luehrs, aged 83, passed away at his home here at 2:10 p.m., Thursday, after having suffered a stroke last Saturday. The deceased was born in Altona, Germany April 10, 1851, the son of the late Henry and Mathilda Luehrs. The family came to this country in 1857, settling in Plymouth, where they lived until 1867, when they moved to a farm in the town of Charlestown. In 1875 he was married to Miss Julia De La Porte of Plymouth, and the couple made their home in Charlestown. After her death in 1886, he was married to Miss Emma Mortimer of Chilton, who passed away in 1905. His third marriage was to Miss Mathilda Lowenhagen of here. They lived in the town of Charlestown until 1916 when Mr. Luehrs was elected a member of the Wisconsin legislature. During his term they resided in Madison for several months and in September, 1917, they moved to this city, where they have since resided. The survivors are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Hugo Aggen, Mrs. Carl Aggen, Edward and George Luehrs of this city, William Luehrs of Los Angeles, Calif., Dr. H. E. Luehrs of Corpus Christi, Texas; Otto Luehrs of Hakima, Washington; and Mrs. Emil Schmidt of Chilton; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Lutz of Milwaukee. One son James passed away two years ago at Portland, Ore., and a daughter, Lulu also preceded him in death. Mr. Luehrs was active in politics and was widely known as one of the leaders of the Progressive party in Calumet County. He was justice of the peace and a clerk of the school board for a number of years in Charlestown. It was through his influence that the raising of sugar beets was brought to Calumet County. Funeral services were held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon at the family home. Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of here attended the services in a body. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 6, 1934
VIOLA C. LUEHRS Viola Luehrs, 97, died Thursday, March 14, 1996 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was a resident of Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein since November 1991. The former Viola Katherine Guetzlo was born March 31, 1898 in Kiel. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Menne Guetzlo. She was a graduate of Kiel High School. On June 30, 1920 she married Edward Luehrs, who preceded her in death on July 17, 1995. She was a member of the New Holstein American Legion Auziliary. Survivors include three grandsons, (private); two step granddaughters; two great-granddaughters, one great-grandson; two step great-grandsons; two step great-granddaughters; and a daughter-in-law, Peggy Luehrs of Kiel. No newspaper named, 1996
CLARA BEST LUELOFF From Calumet county death records: Clara Lueloff nee Best (v.5 p.693) Divorced [from August Lueloff] Sept. 25, 1860-Dec. 18, 1912 Daughter of Peter Best and May Steinfest (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “carcinoma of breast, 2 months –metastatic” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
GEORGE LUETJEN George Luetjen passed away at the home of his son Charles, who resides a quarter of a mile southwest of this city, on Monday afternoon, at the age of 78 years. He was born in Brennerfuerte, Hamburg, Germany, on July 24, 1849. He served in the German-French war in 1870, and was wounded, after which he received his discharge. In 1881 he journeyed to America, where he spent several years at Youngstown, Ohio. Some time later he was united in marriage to Selma Moeller of Milwaukee, and they made their home at Detroit, Mich. Later they purchased a farm near Medford, where they made their home until seven years ago, when they moved to the home of their son in this city. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one son, Charles of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Rose Haese of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at the Luetjen home on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. W. Laesch officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 22, 1927
FERDINAND LUETHGE Ferdinand Luethge passed out of this life early Monday morning, June 27, 1910, to enter the great unknown life of which we know so little of. He was born in Breslau, Preussen, Germany on the 12th day of February 1821, of well-to-do people. His father being an architect of some note instructed his son in the carpenter work until he had thoroughly mastered his trade and received his papers in 1846. He was also given a fine education by his parents. He was later married to Mathilda Ladendorf of a nearby city. Two sons were born to them, one passing away early in life, while the other, Paul who was born July 20th, 1847, died February 7, 1897. They immigrated to America in 1850 with a few other families and settled in New York where they remained for about six years. Hearing so much about the country from Holsteiners who had settled here, they packed their belongings and moved to New Holstein where the real life of Mr. Luethge began. Having acquired considerable knowledge in music while attending school and being somewhat of an actor, he at once began to having people of that profession around him. His first start as manager of a hall and instructor, was when he purchased an old barn and fashioned it after a dance hall and saloon. Here the few scattered settlers were wont to come in on a Sunday and dance all day and all the evening with the choicest wines and liquors flowing like water. As was customary at that time the men would be dressed in course woolen or cotton shirts and overalls with great big boots on their feet. The women being clothed in cotton dresses trimmed with laces that would be considered expensive now with light slippers encasing their feet. Many were the merry times that were had in that old hall until it was destroyed by fire with a great quantity of lumber stored within its wall that was to have been used to build a large opera house. After many troublesome experiences the large hall and saloon, now owned by George Schildhauer, was erected and the real live times began. At first the hall was used for amateur plays by the people of the town at that time. Many of the people who took part in the plays are still residents of New Holstein. Mr. Luethge was a capable performer on the violin and many a day he would tuck his old violin under his arm and go to each house to rehearse different parts of the plays and the songs until each member of the company had his or her part correct. It was he that laid the foundation of the musikverein by his persistant efforts and at times has some of the best musicians in the country come here to stay weeks at a time. One of the most noted orchestras at that time in America was the Bachs orchestra of Milwaukee, was here on several occasions. Under the directions of his able leadership the singing society gave the Frieschuetz opera from C. M. Weber a very difficult one to master. Other noted German plays were given on the stage and the brilliant actors from away would come and stay for months living off the generous hand of Mr. Luethge. Such times as the inhabitants used to have were not repeated by any other town in the whole country. At one time a troupe came over from Germany stopping for a week at New York and thence to Milwaukee for a week. The third stop was at New Holstein where they remained for months and the ever generous man had to pay their passage back to New York. Money was of no object to him who was striving to please the people and it run like a golden stream through his fingers. After many of their corousing times money could be picked up from the floors the next morning. Becoming well advanced in years he gave up the hotel life and turned his affairs over to George Schildhauer, retaining only a room for himself where he spent his declining days and where he passed away. The funeral will be held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and his remains will be placed beside those of his wife and son in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. Th. Schildknecht officiating. Calumet County Reporter, June 29, 1910
SELMA LUETJEN Funeral services for Mrs. George Luetjen, 76, who passed away at 8:40 p.m. at the home of her son, Charles, as the result of an illness of four months’ duration, were held Tuesday at the home at 1:30 o’clock and at two o’clock at the Zion Lutheran church with the Ref. Carl Ranthum officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Mrs. Luetjen was born Selma Moeller, on November 5, 1858, in Blankenburg of the Black Forest, Thuringia, Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Moeller, and came to this country in 1881 to reside for a few months with an uncle in New York City. Later she came to Milwaukee where she was married to George Luetjen in August, 1882. The couple resided in Milwaukee and Youngstown, Ohio. And later moved to Medford, where they lived for 35 years. For the past 15 years she made her home here. Survivors are a son, Charles of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. John Haese of Milwaukee, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Luetjen was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. She was preceded in death by her husband in December, 1927. Tri-County Record, March 7, 1935
ALBERT LUTEN Albert Lutten(sic) passed away at his home, northwest of the village, Monday morning, having reached the age of 73 years, 2 months and 23 days. He had always enjoyed good health until March 21, 1915, when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. Since that time he has been in feeble health. Mr. Lutten was born on December 26, 1844 in Staphorst, Holstein. He came to New Holstein in 1883 and for some years worked in the woods until he was married to Miss Katherine Goos. They began life together on the farm where they have since resided. Ten children were born to them, one son and nine daughters. Mr. Lutten was a hard working, industrious man who always had a friendly word for those whom he was associated with. He was a member of the Reformed church for the past fourteen years from where the funeral was held on Thursday afternoon. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiated. Calumet County Reporter, February 2, 1917
CATHERINE LUTEN Word was received here last Wednesday that Mrs. Catherine Lutten(sic) had passed away at her home in Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. On Friday the remains were brought here, where they lay in state at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in the local cemetery. The deceased was born December 12, 1860, two and one-half miles west of this city, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claus Goos. On December 17th, 1886 she was united in marriage with Albert Lutten. Ten children were born of this union, three passing away in infancy, and Mrs. Lucas (Emma) Boser died in 1922, and her husband passed away January 28, 1917. She is survived by six children, namely: Mrs. Charles (Marie) Kuhn of Sherwood; Mrs. John (Rulina) Bertose; Mrs. Earl (Bertha) Meyers of Milwaukee, Miss Henrietta Lutten of St. Louis, Mo., Anna at home, and John of West Allis; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one brother, George Goos of Brothertown. Mrs. Lutten resided in this vicinity until May, 1920, when she went to Milwaukee to make her home. Tri-County Record, January 7, 1937
EMMA (LUTEN) MOSER On Sunday, May 28th, at 10:30 in the forenoon, Mrs. Lucas Moser passed away at her home in Milwaukee following an illness of several days due to blood poisoning and pneumonia. The deceased, Emma Lamina Luten, was born October 2, 1898 on a farm 2 1/2 miles northwest of this village. She attended the district school west of here and under the good guidance of her parents grew up a dutiful daughter. On March 20, 1919 she was united in marriage to Luca Moser of Milwaukee, Rev. Plappert having performed the ceremony. They have resided in Milwaukee since their marriage. Mrs. Moser was well-known and respected by everyone, and the angel of death reaped her young life when she was most needed by her family. The remains were brought here on the north-bound passenger train, C. M. & St. Paul R. R., Wednesday morning accompanied by relatives. Services were conducted at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Reformed church, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating, with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure, her grief-stricken husband, two children, Frances, 18 months and Mae, two weeks old. Also her mother, Mrs. Catherine Luten, residing at Milwaukee, five sisters, Mrs. Chas. Kuhn of Sherwood, Mrs. John Bertosi of Milwaukee, Henrietta of here, Anna and Bertha and one brother, John all of Milwaukee. New Holstein Reporter, June 2, 1922