NEW HOLSTEIN OBITUARIES

Calumet county, Wisconsin

CHRISTINA OELERICH

Mrs. Peter Oelerich, living a mile and half east of the village was found hanging 
to a rafter in her home by Mr. John Veers Thursday morning. Mail carrier Eisentraut 
had noticed that no mail had been taken from the mail box for the past three days 
and informed Mr. Veers, who hurried over to the house to see what was wrong. On 
looking through the window he saw the body hanging from a rafter.  Proper 
authorities were notified and the remains were taken care of.  Her husband died 
about five years ago.  It was thought that during a fit of despondency the old 
lady decided that life was not worth living and took this means for a hasty ending.
Calumet County Reporter, May 26, 1916


ANNIE (OESAU) BENNIN

Mrs. John Bennin passed away at her home in the village at ten o’clock Sunday 
evening from paralysis. Mrs. Bennin has been a constant sufferer for the past 
year.
Anne Oesau was born near New Holstein on a farm April 3, 1868 where she grew 
to young womanhood.  On November 21, 1906, she was united in marriage to John 
Bennin. One daughter, Wilma, was born to bless their happy union. For the past 
few years they have been living on the Henry Stoll farm which they purchased 
when Mr. Stoll moved to this village.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock and the remains 
interred in the New Holstein cemetery. The members of the E. F. U. and a large 
cortege of friends and relatives followed the remains to the last resting place.  
Wm. Broeckert  officiated.
Mrs. Bennin leaves besides her husband and daughter, five sisters, Mrs. Tillie 
Schoen of Chilton, Mrs. Tena Burke, Mrs. Dora Landry and Mrs. Frank Laurent of 
Thorpe and Mrs. Alma Voss of Kiel, also two brothers, George and Arthur Oesau 
of Kiel.
Calumet County Reporter, October 15, 1915


ARTHUR OESAU

From Manitowoc county death records:
Arthur Oesau (v.32 p.30)
Husband of Helen Tempke
Sept. 28, 1866-May 8, 1938
Son of Tjark Oesau and Margaret Weber (both born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig –farmer 
Died from “chronic myocarditis –arteriosclerosis –hypertension”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
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Word was received here Sunday by relatives, that Arthur Oesau had passed away 
that day at Manitowoc, after having been confined to his bed for several months. 
The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein Sept. 28, 1866, a son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Tjark Oesau.  In 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Holst 
of Holstein, Iowa, and the couple settled on a farm three miles northeast of 
this city, now owned by William Wollersheim.  In 1898 Mrs. Oesau passed away 
and on April 14, 1900 Mr. Oesau again married, taking as his wife Miss Helen 
Temke, who passed away January 25 this year.  Survivors are three daughters, 
Mrs. Herbert Lost of Chicago, Mrs Lester Mikus of Sturgeon Bay, Miss Marie at 
home and one son, Oscar, also at home; two sisters, Mrs. Tena Bork and Mrs. 
Maggie Laurent of Thorp; and seven grandchildren.  Mr. Oesau was a member of 
the E. R. A. and the Eagles Club.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Kurtz officiating and burial was made in the city 
cemetery here.
Tri-County Record, May 12, 1938
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Helen was the second marriage for Arthur. His first wife was 
Maggie Holst. They were likely married in the state of Iowa. 
Maggie died on Aug. 17, 1898. It was then that Arthur re-married 
in 1900.  Maggie Holst Oesau is buried at New Holstein in the same 
lot as Arthur and his second wife Helen.


CLAUS OESAU   (d. 1904)

Claus Oesau, farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. New Holstein. Born in Holstein,
Germany, Jan. 28, 1809; was reared on a farm, and served a while in
the army. In 1848, having made preparations the year before, his
party started for their western home. They arrived in New York, and
took a special boat, there being sixty-seven in the party, and 
finally landed at Sheboygan. They there met Mr. Austenfeldt, then
agent for Gray and Bentner, of whom he bought 200 acres of land on
what are Secs. 10 and 11. Here he settled. He then started a store 
on the farm, but in 1850 bought twenty-three acres and a big log
house, and opened a store in the village of New Holstein. This he
kept till 1857, when he moved back to the farm. He has been married
twice, the first time to Miss Margaret Albright, and then to the
widow of Mr. Timm. He had five children - Cecelia (now a widow),
Henry, Tyerk, Claus (deceased), Anna M. (deceased); his wife had
two, Fritz and Betta. Mr. Oesau was a member of the first Town Board,
and was Chairman in 1859 and 1860, also from 1864 to 1869. He is a
passive member of the Turn Verein, and started the Lutheran society
in 1857, and helped build the church in 1867.
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical
Pub. Co., 1881
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The death of Claus Oesau which occurred at New Holstein on Feb. 16, 1904, 
removed from this section not only the oldest inhabitant of the county but 
a man closely identified with its early history.  Mr. Oesau was born in 
Darndorf, Wowelsfeldt, Holstein, Germany, Jan. 2, 1809, and at the time of 
his death was 95 years and 18 days old.  He was married at his native home 
in 1830 to Christina Clauson, and five children were born from this union, 
three of whom are still living.  His wife died in 1841 and two years later 
he was married to Mrs. Margaret Timm, who died in 1877.  
The decedent was reared on a farm and served in the army in Germany.  In 
1848, together with many of his neighbors, he left the Fatherland and came 
to America, and then to the town of New Holstein, where he purchased 200 
acres of land. Shortly after arriving he started a store on the farm, which 
he conducted until 1860, when he purchased 23 acres and a large log house 
in the western part of what is now the village of New Holstein and conducted 
a store there until 1857.  Then he moved back to the farm. He was one of the 
first members of the town board and chairman of the town in 1859 and 1860, 
also from 1864 to 1869. He was one of the early members of the Turner society 
and aided in establishing the first church in the village.  He was always 
interested in the advancement of his town, and his friends and neighbors were 
fond of him. During his declining years, young and old were always pleased to 
see him because of his kindly greeting and pleasant manners.  His funeral was 
largely attended and all feel that in Mrs. Oesau’s demise the town has lost 
an honest man and a true friend.  Besides two sons, Henry and Tjark, and one 
daughter, 24 grand-children, 30 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grand-
children survive him.
Chilton Times, February 13, 1904


HELEN OESAU

From Manitowoc county death records:
Helen Oesau nee Temke (v.31 p.612)
Wife of Arthur Oesau
Died Jan. 24, 1938 at 64 years and 6 months
Daughter of John Temke and Henriette Fluhr
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “chronic myocarditis, 1935 –chronic nephritis, 1930”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemtery
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Word was received here Tuesday morning by relatives of the death of Mrs. Arthur 
Oesau of Manitowoc, at her home there.  Mrs. Oesau is a former resident of this 
city, and death occurred at Manitowoc, Monday evening, following an illness of 
several months’ duration.  
Mrs. Oesau, nee Helen Temke, was born July 25, 1874, a daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. John Temke on the homestead farm now owned by Charles Temke.  She was 
united in marriage April 14th, 1900 to Arthur Oesau, and the couple located on 
a farm three miles northeast of here, now owned by William Wollersheim, where 
they resided until about 16 years ago, leaving at that time for Manitowoc.  
The deceased is survived by her husband:  3 daughters, Mrs. Herbert Loth of 
Chicago, Mrs. Lester Mirkes of Manitowoc, and Miss Marie at home; a son, Austin, 
also at home; 4 sisters, Mrs. Richard Lindemuth and Mrs. Theodore Sohn of Green 
Bay and Mrs. Peter Libke and Miss Annie Temke of here; and two brothers, Arthur 
Temke of Deming, New Mexico and Charles of here.  Funeral services will be held 
at a funeral home at Manitowoc, after which the body will in interred in the 
local cemetery.
Tri County Record, January 27, 1938


MARIA OESAU

From Calumet county death records:
Marie Oesau nee Schoen (v.3 p.60)
Wife of Claus F. Oesau
March 19, 1839-Dec. 14, 1899
Daughter of Herman Schoen (born Prussia) and
Wilhelmine Moeller (born Coehn, Germany)
Born Farrentien, Mecklenburg, Germany
Died from “heart disease –heart failure, a few months”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


MATHILDE OESAU

From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.117)
William Oesau and Mathilde Weber
William Oesau
b: Town of New Holstein –farmer
p: Claus F. Oesau and Mary Schoen
m: Nov. 28, 1891 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein
     Witnesses Louis Weber and Clara Oesau
to: Mathilde Weber
b: Town of New Holstein
p: Christoph Weber and Margaretha Pickel
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


S. HENRY OESAU

From Calumet county death records:
Simon Henry Oesau (v.6 p.626)
Feb. 4, 1833-April 17, 1917
Son of Claus Oesau with mother unknown
Farmer – born Germany
Died from “arteriosclerosis –senility”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery, Calumet County
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He lived to be “The last leaf on the tree” Henry Oesau
In the death of Henry Oesau during the early hours of this morning, the last 
link that united the New Holstein of today to the earliest pioneer days of 1848, 
was severed. As a boy of 15, he was one of the band of 65 who first came to what 
was then an unbroken wilderness, and with these pioneers he shared all the 
hardships and privations of a pioneer community.  But thanks to their toil and 
thrift, their industry and fortitude, the wilderness was transformed into one 
of the garden spots of the state, with laughing prosperity abounding on every 
hand.
Simon Henry Oesau was born in Sueder-Ditmarschen, duchy of Schleswig-Holstein, 
February 4, 1833.  In the memorable year of 1848, his parents with their family 
of six children bid adieu to their native land, to look under the Starry Banner 
for those conditions of individual liberty which were so largely denied them at 
home.  
The Oesaus’ were of a sturdy, hardy stock. The family came at once to New Holstein, 
and located on a farm a mile north of the present village.
Here the deceased grew to manhood and in 1859 was united in marriage to Margaretha 
Arens.  The young people at once moved on their farm two miles south of the village. 
Four children were born to them; Gustav of Chilton; Mrs. Henry Steenbock of Madison; 
Henry, of Chilton; (now deceased) and Mrs. Wm. Kletzien of New Holstein.  Mrs. Oesau 
died, March 21, 1868, and in 1869 Mr. Oesau entered a second marriage with Wiebke 
Langemak, who survives her husband.  One son, Theodore, now one of the school 
principals of Milwaukee, was born of their union.
Mr. Oeasu operated his farm for over forty years when the advent of life’s autumn and 
declining bodily vigor compelled him to retire.  Since then Mr. And Mrs. Oesau have 
resided in the village.  The deceased enjoyed excellent health until this winter, and 
it was only during the past month or six weeks that he was compelled to keep his bed. 
But his trouble, arterial sclerosis, gradually made greater inroads upon his strength, 
until this morning “he passed to where beyond these voices there is peace.”
(No newspaper named, 1917)


TJARK P. OESAU

From Calumet county death records:
Tjark Oesau (v.5 p.733)
Aug. 22, 1835-Oct. 4, 1911
Son of Claus Oesau and Albrecht, with mother’s first name 
   not known (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “carcinoma of colon –liquid flexure”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery


WIEBKE K. OESAU

Mrs. Henry Oesau who was eighty-eight years of age, passed away at the home of 
her son, Theodore at Milwaukee on Thursday. Mr. Oesau passed away fourteen years 
ago, and a number of years ago Mrs. Oesau departed for Milwaukee where she has 
since made her home.  During the Oesau’s residence here they made their home in 
the house now occupied by the Herman Libke family. Mrs. Oesau leaves to mourn her 
death, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Steenbock of Madison, and Mrs. William Kletzien 
of this city, and two sons, Theodore of Milwaukee and Gustave of Chilton. One son, 
Henry of Chilton, passed away a number of years ago.  Funeral services were held 
at the local Reformed church at two o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. A. G. Schmid 
officiating, with interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, April 16, 1931


GUSTAVE OHLROGGE

Gustave Ohlrogge Is Laid To Rest
Chilton – Funeral services for Gustave Ohlrogge, who died at his winter home in 
Florida, following a stroke of Paralysis, were held at 2 p.m. today at his home 
in Gravesville. The Rev. William Arpke officiated and interment was in the New 
Holstein cemetery.
Mr. Ohlrogge was born in New Holstein in 1854 and moved to Chilton in 1904. For 
the past fifteen years he spent the winter seasons in Florida.  He is survived 
by two sons, John of Chilton town and Robert of Charlestown; two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles Hippe, Antigo, and Mrs. Clara Lemburg, Chilton, and by nine grandchildren.
Unknown newspaper, May 7, 1932


HILDA OLMSTED

Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Olmsted, 88, formerly of 2423 State St., New 
Holstein, and a resident of Calumet Homestead in New Holstein since January 1978, 
who died Monday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, New Holstein.  The Rev. Albert K. Born, pastor, will officiate.  Burial 
will be in New Holstein City Cemetery.
The former Hilda Schoen was born in the Town of Stockbridge Calumet County on 
June 11, 1894, daughter of Carl and Catherine Schaar Schoen.  She attended grade 
school in New Holstein.
On August 11, 1917, she and Henry Olmsted were married in New Holstein.  He died 
August 25, 1957.  She was a member of St. John UCC, New Holstein, the Royal 
Neighbors of America and the New Holstein Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a son, Gordon of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Fay) Mertens 
of Kiel; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in 
death by two brothers and two sisters.
No newspaper named, Nov. 29, 1982


CARL PASSEHL

Carl Passehl, a well known old settler of this county died at the home of his 
brother in Marathon County at the age of 85 years and fifteen days.  Old age 
being the cause of his demise.
Before his death it was his wish that his body be brought here for burial. The 
funeral was held Sunday morning at 9:00 from the home of Fred Peik in North 
Chilton.  Services were held at the Lutheran church by Re. Witschonke at 8:15. 
The burial took place in the New Holstein cemetery, F. Ulmer officiating. The 
deceased was born in Steinberg. Germany, Dec. 18, 1830.  He came to America 
forty eight years ago and settled in the town of New Holstein. Later he moved 
to Chilton town and then again to New Holstein. He had been ill the past summer 
and making his home with his brother in Marathon County. He is survived by one 
son, two daughters, one brother and twenty one grandchildren.
Calumet County Reporter, January 22, 1915


ADOLPH PAULSEN

Adolph Paulsen passed away at his home at eleven o’clock Monday morning. 
His death was not wholly unexpected, as he had been ill for some time. Mr. 
Paulsen was born in Heide, Denmark, Germany, May 23, 1846.  At the age of 
three years he came to this country with his parents, settling on a farm 
in this vicinity.  On April 4, 1886 he was united in marriage to Emma Edens; 
their union was blessed with four children, one daughter dying about 20 
years ago.  Those living are, Rudolph and Alfred living on farms near here, 
and Mrs. Louis Schaar of the village.  He is survived by his wife, children 
and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Holtz of Chilton, and eight grandchildren.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Paulsen have been residents of New Holstein for 15 years.  The 
funeral services will be held at the family residence on Thursday afternoon, 
at 2 o’clock.  Rev A. C. Plappert will officiate.  The remains will be laid 
to rest in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, July 9, 1925


AUGUST PAULSEN

August Paulsen, farmer, P.O. New Holstein. Born in Heide, Duchy of
Holstein, Sept. 29, 1830; with his brother and Otto Arens, he came
to America in 1848. Arrived at Sheboygan, they purchased each 160
acres in Calumet County. In 1860 he married Miss Edens, of Holstein.
They have six children - August, Wilhelmina, Ernest, Ella, Helena and 
Otto. Mr. Paulsen taught school in 1866; was Chairman of the Town Board 
for six years, from 1867 to 1873, and has held other offices. His farm 
is highly cultivated and improved, having a dwelling that cost $4,000.
He is now giving his attention to raising fine stock. He is a member
of the Masonic lodge. Adolph his brother is on the old homestead with
him.
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical
Pub. Co., 1881


EMMA PAULSEN

Mrs. Adolph Paulsen, who had been ill with diabetes for some time, passed 
away at her home here.  The deceased had reached the age of 74 years. She 
was born October 1, 1862, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
John J. Edens.  The family lived at Osceola and for a time at Glenbeulah. 
On April 4, 1883 she was united in marriage with Adolph Paulsen, and the 
couple then located on a farm in the town of New Holstein, where they 
lived for 30 years.  Then they moved to this city in retirement.  She is 
survived by the following:  Two sons, Rudolph and Alfred; and a daughter, 
Mrs. L. Schaar, all of here; 4 brothers, William of Granton, Otto of 
Stillwater, Minn., Albert of St. Paul; and Paul of Chilton, a sister, Mrs. 
Louis Kandler of Antigo, and eight grandchildren.  Mr. Paulsen preceded 
his wife in death in July, 1925, and a daughter, Pauline, died when she 
was 20 years old.  The deceased was a member of the Frauenverein of the 
St. John Evangelical and Reformed church, and a member of the New Holstein 
Ladies’ Aid Society.  Both organizations attended the funeral in a body.
Tri-County Record, November 12, 1936


ERNEST W. PAULSEN

From Sheboygan county death records:
Ernest W. Paulsen (v.19 p.958)
Husband of Anna Boie
April 24, 1865-May 8, 1910
Son of August Paulsen and Katherine Edens (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin –county judge 
Died from “cerebral paralysis”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
(Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)


KATHERINE PAULSEN

This daughter was also named Catharina and nick named "Catrina" just like 
her mother. This daughter eventually married an Anton Ernst August Paulson. 
In turn this Catrina and Anton Ernst Paulson had a son named Ernest Paulson. 
This Ernest Paulson is shown in the photos along with his wife Anna Boie. 
In the New Holstein Census Records, Rosemary found that the widowed Trina 
Edens [the elderly lady in the glass neg. photo] was living with her grandson 
Ernest and Anna Paulson in her last years.

Katherine Paulsen was married twice:
From Calumet county marriage records:
William Peters and Catharina Edens (v.1 p.29)
Married June 19, 1858 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein
William Peters
Son of Paul Peters and Dorothea
Born in Germany -farmer 
Catharina Edens
Daughter of Reimer Edens and Catharina
(Not sure what happened to William Peters. No death record in Calumet co.)
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From Calumet county marriage records:
Anton Ernst Carl August Paulsen (v.1 p.51)
Married April 12, 1861 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein
Anton Ernst Carl August Paulsen
Son of Ernst Paul Christian Paulsen and Wilhelmina
Born in Germany -farmer 
Mrs. Catharina Amminia Peters
Daughter of Reimer Edens and Donna Auguste Catharina
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Katherine Edens Paulsen is also the mother of the Helen D. Paulsen who 
married Herman Greve (with Herman being in the photos).  She is also 
the mother of Ernest W. Paulsen in the photos.
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NEW HOLSTEIN PIONEER IS CALLED
Mrs. August Paulsen, Sr. died at Elkhart Lake Thursday - Funeral Sunday Afternoon
Mrs W. A. Pinnow received word on Thursday morning of the death of her mother, 
Mrs. Catherine Paulsen of Elkhart Lake which occurred at 8:30 a,m. Thursday. Mrs. 
Paulsen had been apparently in good health on Wednesday and on Wednesday evening 
was taken ill, rapidly becoming worse until death relieved her of her sufferings. 
The cause of death was hardening of the arteries.  The funeral will be held on 
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Elkhart Lake.
Catherine Edens was born in Germany on March 11th, 1839 and came to this country 
with her parents when a child.  She is one of the pioneer settlers of the town of 
New Holstein and spent her girlhood days assisting her parents on their farm. Some 
sixty years ago she was joined in marriage to the late August Paulsen and lived 
with him on a farm south of the village of New Holstein.  Her husband died some 
thirty years ago and she continued to live on the homestead until 1894 when she 
disposed of it moving to Kiel for a short period and then to Elkhart Lake which 
has since been her home.
Mrs. Paulsen was a woman of sterling traits of character and was recognized as one 
of the prominent citizens of the community in which she lived since childhood. She 
was an excellent wife and mother, a good neighbor and a true friend.  Her home was 
one of refinement and in it she dispensed the genuine hospitality for which the 
pioneer settlers were noted to all who came.
She leaves surviving, three daughters.  Mrs. W. A Pinnow, Mrs. Walter Stark of 
this city, Mrs. George A. Kraemer of Elkhart Lake, and two sons, August of Kiel, 
and Arthur of Milwaukee.
The Chilton Times
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Katherine Paulsen nee Edens (v.22 p.215)
Widow of August Paulsen
March 11, 1839-Sept. 16, 1920
Daughter of Reimer Edens and Katherine Krug (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “angina pectoris”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


DORIS PEIK

Mrs. James Peik was called to the great unknown on Thursday afternoon at 3:15 
o’clock from heart trouble.  She was a woman who had won a host of friends by 
her pleasing manner; by her kindness of word and deed. She will be missed by 
those who had come to regard her as a loving companion.
Dora Drews was born August 20, 1862 in the town of New Holstein and was married 
to James Peik on December 10, 1880.  They began life together on a farm in the 
town of Charlestown where they lived for several years, later moving to Cavilier, 
N. D., where they resided for four years. Again moving to the town of Charlestown 
they lived there for seven years when they again moved to the old Thede homestead 
where they remained for fourteen years. Three years ago they gave up their 
residence in the village and were living a contented life when death separated 
them.
Four children were born to them, one girl Anna Peik at home, Herman and Arno of 
New Holstein and George of Hayton.  Besides the children and her husband she 
leaves an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Drews of here. Three brothers; 
Wm. Drews of Wittenburg, John Drews, town of New Holstein, Aug Drews, town of 
Eaton; five sisters, Mrs. Herman Schoen, Stockbridge, Mrs. R. Schaar, Wittenburg; 
Mrs. Otto Pingel, Hayton, Mrs. Ed Schmiser, Chilton, and Mrs. Edwin Kuehl of New 
Holstein and one grandchild Leonard Peik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Peik.  
She was a member of the ladies aid society of the Reformed church also a member 
of the Thursday Club.
The funeral services will be held from the Reformed Church Sunday afternoon at 
two o’clock.  Rev. Plappert officiating.  The remains will be interred in the New 
Holstein cemetery.
Calumet County Reporter, August 7, 1914


ANNA PETERS

The remains of Mrs. Anna Peters of Kiel were brought here for burial Monday and 
interment in the New Holstein cemetery.
Anna Hollander was born in Brunsbuttle, Holstein Germany, in  1826 where she grew 
to young womanhood.  In 1848 she was united in marriage to Henry Peters and the 
next day after they became man and wife saw them depart for the land of golden 
promises.  Coming to America the journey overland to New Holstein, near where they 
purchased a farm. In 1904, Mr. Aug. Paulsen purchased the farm and shortly after 
Mr. Peters was laid to rest.  Mrs. Peters then went to Kiel where she lived with 
her adopted daughter, Mrs. Aug. Paulsen, until the softening lights of old age 
merged into darkness on Friday January 20th.  No children were born to them. The 
funeral was conducted by Wm. Broeckert of Kiel.
Calumet County Reporter, January 21, 1916


BERTHA PETERS

Mrs. Bertha Peters died at her home in this village Sunday morning at 
8 o’clock of a stroke of paralysis.  The deceased, nee Dins, was born 
April 14, 1850 in Krienitz, Pommerania, Germany. At the age of 18 years 
she came to America and settled in Fond du Lac.  On March 5, 1871 she 
was united in marriage to Frederick Peters and the couple settled on a 
farm a mile from town.  Four children were born to them, one son and 
three daughters, of whom only the eldest, Mrs. Carl Arpke is living. In 
1896 they sold the farm and moved to this village.  Mr. Peters died in 
1903.  She was one of the founders of the Frauenverein of the Reformed 
church, and was the first vice-president and the next year was elected 
president, which office she was holding at the time of her death.  She 
has been a member of the Reformed Church many years, and was always 
ready to help in church work.  She was a kind mother and loving neighbor, 
and her many friends will regret her departure from this earth.  
Mrs. Peters was stricken Jan. 6 with paralysis at the home of Mrs. 
Catherine Schoen and at first seemed to be getting along quite well, but 
on Tuesday of last week a turn for the worse set in, ending in her demise 
on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. She reached the age of 70 years, 9 months 
and 9 days, and leaves one daughter, Mrs. Carl Arpke of Salem, Oregon, a 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Claus Sievers of this village, and two grand children, 
besides other relatives and friend.  The funeral took place Tuesday 
afternoon at 2’o’clock from the Reformed church, Rev. Plappert officiating.  
The attendance was large.
New Holstein – Chilton Times


FRED PETERS

Once more we have been called upon to pay the last sad tribute to an old citizen 
and honored pioneer of this village.  After a long, lingering illness, Fred J. 
Peters passed away Friday morning, and his remains were interred in the New 
Holstein cemetery Tuesday.  The funeral services were held at the Evangelical 
Reformed Lutheran church.  Rev. Schildknecht officiating.
Fred J. Peters was born in Kogel, Mecklenberg, Germany, Dec. 13, 1837, and came 
to America in 1862.  He was married to Frederica Lukow in 1860, and settled on 
a farm in Fond du Lac County in 1863.  He enlisted in the 45th Wisconsin, and 
at the close of the war, returned to his home, where his wife died in 1870. In 
1871 he was married to Bertha Dins, who with two daughters, Mrs. Claus Sievers 
of New Holstein, and Mrs. Chas Hipke, of Goodhue, Minn., survive him.  
In 1896 he disposed of his farm and built a residence in the village, where he 
resided at the time of his death.  
Mr. Peters was an honest, conscientious citizen, generous to a fault. A neighbor 
in trouble was sure of assistance and sympathy from his hands, and he was always 
held in the highest esteem among the veterans.  He was one of the pillars of the 
Evangelical Reformed Lutheran church, not only professing religion but practicing 
it also. 
The patience with which he endured his long sickness was something remarkable,  
(rest missing)
Chilton Times, September 26, 1903


BERTHA PETERSEN

MRS. WILLIAM PETERSEN DIED AT FARM HOME
Mrs. William Petersen, nee Bertha Zarmsdorf, died at her home in the town of 
New Holstein on Sunday.
Miss Zarmsdorf was born in the town of Schleswig, Oct. 21, 1878, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Zarmsdorf. March 12, 1902 she was married to William 
Petersen of New Holstein and the couple operated the Petersen boarding house 
in New Holstein until two years ago.
Survivors are her husband: a brother, William of New Holstein: five sisters, 
Mrs. Minnie Huenerbine of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Rusch of the town of Schleswig, 
Mrs. Helen Oesau of Chilton, Mrs Mary Hauschild of New Holstein, and Mrs. 
Annie Christel of Valders.  A son Reuben, died April 15, 1946.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-
Hoffmann Funeral Home with the Rev. J. R. Seidler of the St. John Evangelical 
and Reformed church of New Holstein officiating.  Burial was made in the New 
Holstein city cemetery.
(No newspaper named) 1947


C.H.M. PETERSEN

C. H. M. Petersen, a resident of the city since 1892, passed away at his home 
on Milwaukee Avenue at an early hour Monday morning, after a few weeks’ illness.  
Deceased was born in Mielberg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, March 14, 1826.  He 
received an education at the Teachers Seminary at Tondern, from where he graduated 
and followed teaching for a term of five years, when he enlisted in army service, 
being a principal in the Denmark Schleswig-Holstein war, which lasted some years.
He came to America with his family in about 1850, coming direct to Wisconsin and s
ettling at Milwaukee.  He held a position as a teacher and organist in the first 
Lutheran school of that city.  Two years later he removed to Chicago, where he 
followed clerking until 1855, when he changed his location to Racine and entered 
the mercantile business.  In 1861 he again removed, this time to a farm at New 
Holstein, where he remained until coming to this city in 1892.  During the first 
four or five years of his residence here he was secretary and treasurer of the 
Schwartz Mfg. Co., after which he retired to spend the remainder of his years in 
quiet.
During his residence at New Holstein, the deceased represented his county in the 
assembly for four terms.  He was also chairman of his town for a member of years 
and president of the Calumet County Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
He was twice married, the first time in his native land.  His wife died in 1854 and 
from this union two daughters survive as follows:  Mrs. Henry Bruns of Beloit and 
Mrs. R. Haygenga of Brant.  In 1859, he remarried, choosing Miss Augusta Bodenstab 
as his life’s partner, who survives him with the following three children:  
Dr. F. J. Petersen of Lompoc, Cal., E. L. and Hugo of this city.  Two daughters of 
the latter union died in infancy.  
The funeral took place at his late residence Thursday morning at 8 o’clock, D. 
Mahlsted making a few brief remarks, after which the funeral cortege went to New 
Holstein, where the remains were taken to the hall, and the funeral service was 
held at 2 o’clock the Rev. Schildknecht of the Reformed church officiating.  The 
pall bearers were Carl Hecker, C. Lautenbach, Nic. Fischer, Aug.
Plymouth Review, Plymouth, WI, July 18, 1906


FRIEDRICH W. PETERSEN

Another of Calumet county’s old soldiers has joined the silent army beyond the 
River of Death.  On Sunday July 21, Fred W. Petersen died at this home in New 
Holstein, at the age of 62 years.  Mr. Petersen came to America in the fifties 
and for a time took up his home with his brother, Hon. C. H. M. Petersen.  At 
the breaking out of the Civil War he was one of the first to enlist and did not 
return until Lee surrendered.  His remains were taken charge of by his comrades 
of the G.A.R. and laid to rest in the New Holstein cemetery, Wednesday, July 24. 
Mr. Petersen is survived by a widow and three sons besides a brother and three 
sisters.
Hon. C. H. M. Petersen was called here last Wednesday to attend the funeral of 
his brother, Fred W.  Mr. Petersen was one of the staunch old democrats of Calumet 
county, and represented this country in the Assembly three different times.  At 
present his home is at Plymouth.
Chilton Times, July 27, 1901


HENRY PETERSEN

From the Calumet county death records:
Henry N. Petersen (v.10 p.632)
Aug. 15, 1861-June 15, 1941
Husband of Pauline Kuehl
Son of Peter Petersen and Hanna Hedwig Brodersen (both born Germany)
Born Schleswig-Holstein, Germany –farmer 
Died from “carcinoma of the rectum [? –cannot read, perhaps “rectum”]
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery


PAULINE PETERSEN

From Calumet county marriage records:
Henry N. Petersen and Paulina Kuehl (v.3 p.282)
Nov. 10, 1900 in religious ceremony, Town of New Holstein
Henry N. Petersen
Son of Peter Friedrick Petesen and Hanna Hedwig Broderson
Born Schleswig, Germany
Pauline Kuehl
Daughter of Fritz Kuehl and Margaretha Schroeder
Born Town of New Holstein
******
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


RUBEN PETERSEN

Rueben Petersen, age 42, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Monday.  He was born in New 
Holstein on Jan. 2, 1904, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick William Petersen. 
He attended the public schools at New Holstein, and resided there all his life 
until last December, when he and his parents moved to Kiel, R. 2. He was never 
married.
Mr. Petersen was employed as a machinist for a number of years at the Hart-Carter 
Co., Lauson division, and for three years at the Electric Sprayit Co. in Sheboygan. 
The only immediate survivors are his parents.  
No newspaper named, 1946


JOHN C.M. PFEIFFER

After a continuous residence here of nearly three score and ten years, a 
residence spanning the entire history and development of our commonwealth, 
from its earliest pioneer days, with its log cabins and frontier hardships 
and struggles, to its present prosperous and progressive condition, John 
C. M. Pfeiffer, the last survivor of that band of sturdy ’48-ers, passed 
away at his home, Tuesday evening, February 27th, 1917, at the high old age 
of 91 years lacking one day.
John C. M Pfeiffer was born in Altona, Germany, March 1st, 1826.  In the 
schools of his native city he received a good education.  With the growing 
unrest in the fatherland which characterized the decade of the ‘40’s, a 
party of men and women from Holstein, Germany, seeking for conditions of 
fuller liberties, decided to go to the United States.  Among these was Mr. 
Pfeiffer.
Others in the party were Judge Gruening, Wm H. Griem, Dr. Carl Bock, and 
others. In June 1848 they took up their residence in the town of New 
Holstein, at that time nothing but a name on the map and a howling wilderness.  
With undaunted spirit they took up the pioneer hardships and labors, although 
not one of the part was used to work such as was required.
Mr. Pfeiffer, in addition to his farm, opened a small backwoods country store,
the entire stock being kept in one of the rooms of his dwelling house. In 
1852 he went back to his old home for a visit and returned the following year 
bringing with his as his young bride, Doretta C. Karstens, of Stralsund, 
Germany.  But their union was destined not to be of long duration, as Mrs. 
Pfeiffer died March 12, 1865.  In 1869 he entered a second marriage this time 
with Miss Franke Fegter.  in 1871 he built a store on the corner of what is 
now Plymouth and Wisconsin Streets, and in 1877 sold the same to Holst Bros. 
In 1886 he again paid his Fatherland a visit.  In 1915 he sold his farm to 
Peter Lau.
Mr. Pfeiffer was throughout life blessed with excellent health, never having 
known what sickness meant.  And not until last November were there any signs 
or symptoms of the approaching  end. Since then, however, he gradually grew 
feebler owing to his advancing years, until Tuesday evening, when he closed 
his eyes in that sleep that has no waking.
Mr. Pfeiffer was a man of simple unassuming life, unostentatious in his mode 
of living, and rather shrinking from publicity. He never sought public office, 
although he was easily capable of filling any town or county office.  He was 
a great lover of horses, and his figure for years was a familiar one on his 
daily drive to town.  He was also enthusiastic disciple of Turnvater John,
and in 1867 he was one of the founders of the New Holstein Turnverin, and for 
a number of years its first Turnwart and until his end was interested in 
matters connected with the Verein.  He was also a leader, way back even in the 
pioneer days of the town, in the amateur theatricals for which New Holstein 
became widely known, and many an evening of really high-class entertainment 
resulted even amid the rude pioneer surroundings.
Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, with interment in the 
New Holstein cemetery.  Besides his widow, four sons and one daughter survive; 
John and George of Milwaukee, Charles of Chicago, William of New Holstein and 
Adela (Mrs. John Iverson) of New Holstein. One daughter (Mrs. Edward Funke) 
died in 1911.
Calumet County Reporter, March 2, 1917


JOHN PFINGSTEN

Funeral services for John Pfingsten were held at the home on Friday afternoon, the 
Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating, interment was in the local cemetery.  Mr. Pfingsten 
underwent an operation for a ruptured appendix at the Plymouth hospital and passed 
away there at 6:30 Tuesday evening.  He was born in Colby on September 28, 1882.  
He remained with his parents until fifteen years of age when he came to this 
community.  He was united in marriage to Miss Linda Greve of here on Feb. 28, 1907. 
For three years they conducted the Seven Corners cheese factory between here and Kiel. 
They then purchased the farm east of this city were they have since made their home. 
Mr. Pfingsten is survived by his wife, three sisters: Mrs. Albert Hutchins of Chicago, 
Mrs. Adolph Meyer of Rhine Center, and Mrs. Minnie Weauestenburger of Sheboygan; 
three brothers: Otto of Sheboygan, Edward of Sheboygan, and George.  A half brother 
and sister, Ernst Pfingsten of Mischicot, and Mary Pfgingsten of Milwaukee also 
survive. One half brother and his parents preceded him in death.
Tri-County Record, September 1, 1932


LINDA PFINGSTEN

Mrs. John Pfingston(sic), nee Linda Greve, passed away at her home at New 
Holstein Friday, having been in ill health for several years.
The deceased was born September 4, 1880, in New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry C. Greve.  She has lived in this vicinity all her life.  A 
graduate of the Kiel High school and the Oshkosh Normal College, she taught 
for five years at the Mead school just east of New Holstein.
In October, 1908, she was married to John Pfingston, and they operated a cheese 
factory at Seven Corners for two years.  They then moved to her parents’ farm 
east of New Holstein.  After her husband’s death in 1932 she had made her home 
with her mother in New Holstein. Her mother is the only survivor, her father, 
husband and a brother having preceded her in death.  Funeral services were held 
on Tuesday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home,  Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of St. 
John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating.  Burial was made in the New 
Holstein city cemetery.
Tri-County Record, October 20, 1938


AMELIA PIEPER

Mrs. August Pieper, resident of this city for several years, passed away at 
her home at Hilbert on Tuesday morning at 11:45 after an illness of several 
months. Mrs. Pieper, nee Amelia Lemke, was born Oct. 11, 1867 at Bear Creek. 
She was united in marriage to August Pieper, April 21, 1888.  Survivors are 
her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Helen Roate of Appleton; and one son, Frank 
Pieper of Hilbert; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday 
afternoon at the Lutheran church, Hilbert, with the Rev. H. E. Heschke 
officiating.  Interment was made in the New Holstein cemetery.
Tri-County Record, January 9, 1936


ALICE PIPER

Funeral services for Mrs. C. O. Piper, 49, who died at Milwaukee on Monday 
were held Wednesday afternoon form the Erbe-Hoffmann funeral parlors.  Mrs. 
Piper had undergone an operation Friday.  Burial was in the New Holstein 
cemetery, the Rev. A George Schmid, pastor of the St. John’s Reformed church 
of that city officiating.  Mrs. Piper had been in ill health for several 
years and was taken to a Milwaukee hospital three weeks ago. She was formerly 
Miss Alice Kroehnke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kroehnke.  She was born 
April 15, 1881 and attended the New Holstein public schools.  On November 12, 
1908 she was married to C. O. Piper. One son, Jack was born to them; she is 
also survived by her mother, and three brothers, Walter of Chicago, George of 
Wabeno, and Oscar of Ottawa, Ill., and three sisters. Mrs. Jennie Eilts of 
White River, South Dakota; Mrs. Laura Lewis of Loraine, Ohio; and Mrs. Joseph 
Leonard of this city. 
Tri-County Record, June 26, 1930


ANNA MARIA PIPER

Word was received here early Monday morning by A. T. Hipke of the death of his 
sister, Mrs. Anna Piper, who had passed away that morning at 5 a.m. at the St. 
Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for the past few 
years. Mrs. Piper, nee Anna Hipke, was born in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
county on October 7, 1860 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hipke.  In April, 
1879 she was united in marriage with Gustave Piper, who has preceded her in death.  
Survivors are two sons, Walter of Sheboygan and C. O. of Chilton; four brothers, 
Dr. William Hipke of Marshfield, Dr. G. A. Hipke of Milwaukee, A. S. Hipke of 
Chilton, and A. T. Hipke of here, and two sisters, Cecelia and Ludmilla of Tampa, 
Florida: three grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon 
at 2 p.m. from the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wilford Evens of the 
First Congregational church of Sheboygan officiating.  Interment was made in the 
local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, January 9, 1936
(Note: Tombstone has d. 1935)


HENRY PIPER

About the first news heard on the streets, Tuesday morning, was of a sensational 
nature, being in effect that Henry Peiper(sic), the only inmate of the jail had 
taken his own life by hanging.  Peiper was sentenced to the county jail on Thursday 
of last week, for a period of sixty days, on the charge of making off with chattel 
mortgaged property.  He complained the second day of his incarceration of not 
feeling well and sheriff Heymer procured medicine for him.  He seemed to be 
melancholy and dejected because his family or friends would not pay his fine and 
take him home.  On Monday he said he felt better and about nine or ten o’clock 
Monday night, before retiring for the night. Louis Schoensiegel, who is working 
for Mr. Heymer, visited the jail and asked Peiper how he was feeling and why he 
did not go to bed.  Pieper replied that he was all right and did not feel tired 
enough to go to bed.  In the morning sheriff Heymer visited the jail and found 
Peiper dead.
Some time during the night, Peiper had secured a towel and fastening one end to 
the upper berth and the other about his neck, he slid off.  His body, when found 
was nearly in a sitting posture on the floor of the cell.
The district attorney and Squire Fox were notified and an inquest held. The verdict 
rendered was that Peiper came to his death by his own hands.
The wife and family of the deceased man were notified of the death and they sent 
for the body which was conveyed to New Holstein for interment.
Peiper was about fifty years of age and has resided in New Holstein the greater 
portion of his life. He was well connected in that town and could have been a man 
of considerable means had he been economical and not so fond of liquor.  He leaves 
a wife and several children.
Chilton Times, January 29, 1898


MARY PIPER STOLL

Mrs. Henry Stoll, whose death was briefly mentioned in last week’s issue of the 
Reporter, was born on April 15, 1855 at New Holstein and on April 22, 1875 she 
was married to Henry Pieper at the old Pieper homestead. On January 23, 1898 Mr. 
Pieper died leaving the mother with seven children.  On September 18, 1901 she 
was married to Henry Stoll whom she leaves to mourn her loss, besides her 
children, Edmund Pieper of Stryke, O(sic); Franklin Pieper, Lily Hass and Flora 
Schmidt of New Holstein, Etta Hass of Selma, Sask., Canada and Raymond Pieper 
of Chicago.
The remains were interred in the New Holstein cemetery Sunday. Rev. A. C. Plappert 
officiating.
New Holstein Reporter, Jul 21, 1916


MINNIE C. PITZ

Word was received here on Friday by Carl Pitz that his mother, Mrs. Minnie Pitz, 
had passed away at Hampshire, Ill. The remains arrived here Saturday evening, and 
were taken to the Erbe-Hoffmann undertaking parlors, where they lay until Monday 
morning, when they were taken to the Carl Pitz home.  The funeral was held on 
Monday afternoon at one o’clock at the residence, and 1:30 at the Lutheran church, 
Rev. W. Laesch officiating.  She was born in Germany, in 1872. When a young girl 
she came to this country and later was married to Charles Pitz.  She leaves to 
mourn her death four children:  Carl Pitz of this city, Mrs. Rose Horst of Chilton, 
Emil Pitz of Milwaukee, and Adele Pitz of Chicago. She was a member of the Lutheran 
Ladies’ Aid society and the Women’s Relief Corps of this city.  
Tri-County Record, February 23, 1928


MARTHA RABE

Mrs. Martha Rabe, 86, widow of Herman, formerly of 1905 park Avenue, New Holstein, 
died February 11 in Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein.  She had resided there 
since January 1976.
Born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, January 19, 1891, a daughter of the late 
Julius and Bertha Sievert Ninmer, she attended Woodland Park School in Schleswig. 
On February 5, 1910, she married Herman Rabe in Kiel.  The Rabes farmed in the Town 
of Charlestown for 50 years.  Mr. Rabe died June 27, 1972.  The following August, 
Mrs. Rabe entered Calumet Homestead in New Holstein.
Survivors are a son, Allen, Wilmington, Delaware; a daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Sievert, 
New Holstein, and five grandchildren.  
She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
No newspaper named, February 17, 1977


ARTHUR RAHN

MYSTERIES CLEARED UP
Bodies of Emil Fehring and Arthur Rahn Float To The Surface At 
The Slip
IN WATER MANY DAYS
Floating Corpse In Each Case Attracted Attention of those in the 
Vicinity—Inquests
Within twenty-four hours the river gave up the bodies of two men, 
whose disappearance has created so much comment in the last two 
weeks. The mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Arthur Rahn and 
Emil Fehring are at last solved. A strange coincidence it was that 
they were found after nearly the same length of time had elapsed 
since their almost simultaneous disappearances. Rahn had been missing 
for thirteen days, while Fehring had not been heard from for twelve 
days. That Rahn was lying somewhere in the depths of the slip has 
never been seriously doubted but the finding of the body of Emil 
Fehring was totally unexpected since indications had pointed in other 
directions and not as strenuous efforts had been made in the search. 
It was seven o’clock Saturday evening that Sam Randolph, Jr., who was 
rowing on the river near the end of the slip saw a body floating just 
opposite the Goodrich coal sheds. He immediately notified police 
officials and assisted Officer Sniffin in bringing the body up to 
Vogt’s undertaking establishment. Here a coroner’s jury had been 
summoned to view the corpse and after doing so it was decided to 
adjourn until eight o’clock Monday morning. The jurors met this 
morning at Justice Markham’s office. They were F.J. Blesch, A. Ryan, 
B. Kubatsky, P.J. Reiter, D. Herzog and R. Puls. They heard 
considerable testimony the most important of which was that of Julius 
Dahn, who was the last to see Fehring before he was reported missing. 
He testified that he saw the latter on July 9th at about 5:15 pm near 
the corner of Marshall and South Ninth street. Fehring did not stagger 
but plainly showed that he had been drinking. Sam Randolph also 
testified to the fact of Fehring being a drinking man. The verdict of 
the jury was that Emil Fehring came to his death at the C. & N.W. slip 
in the city of Manitowoc on or about the 9th day of July 1900, by 
drowning. 
Fehring’s body was frightfully bloated. He was a man of about 38 years 
of age, weighed about 225 pounds and was a cigar maker by trade. His 
shop was on Washington street, although some years ago he conducted a 
saloon on Western Avenue. He is survived by a wife who is at present 
seriously will at the home of her father, H. Jackson. 
Yesterday afternoon a second discovery was made that cleared up the 
mystery of the Rahn disappearance. At about half past three William 
Schwartz, who is employed as a switchman on the C. & N.W. was standing 
on the apron of the slip as the carferry was drawing out in the stream 
when he noticed something floating. Upon investigation it was discovered 
to be the body of Rahn and with the assistance of police officials it 
was taken to Vogt’s undertaking rooms. One foot was cut off and other 
bruises on the body were noticeable probably the result of coming into 
contact with the wheels of the carferry. The inquest was called before 
Justice Markham at one o’clock this afternoon but was delayed on account 
of the absence of one of the jury, Gilbert Anderson. 
The testimony of Henry Rahn was taken who said that he had seen his 
brother on Monday evening and that of Frank Boureta who saw the deceased 
at 12:15 Tuesday afternoon. The inquest then adjourned until one o’clock 
tomorrow. The body was taken to New Holstein, where the funeral was held 
from the Lutheran Reformed church of that place. Rahn leaves a wife, two 
children and two brothers, one of whom resides in South Dakota. 
Later—The remains of Emil Fehring were laid away at Evergreen cemetery 
this afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 23, 1900, Page 1


AUGUSTA RATHER

Mrs. Rather of Calumet, daughter of Jac. Schmidt St. of our town, died on the 
8th inst. The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein in 1861. She leaves 
a husband and six children and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn 
her death.  Her remains were interred in our cemetery on the 10th inst.  
Chilton Times, November 21, 1891



EMILY "EMMY" REE

From Manitowoc county death records:
Emily Ree (v.3 p.98)
Single
Oct. 22, 1858-Nov. 10, 1883
Daughter of Ferd Ree and Anna Schroeder
Born in Town of New Holstein
Died from “typhoid fever”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
********
From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1883:
Miss Emma Ree, daughter of Mr. Ferd. Ree, died in Schleswig. 


HERMAN REE

From Manitowoc county death records:
Herman Ree (v.3 p.21)
Single
1863-Dec. 1881
Son of Freidrich Ree and Etienna
Born Town of New Hosltein
Died from “Febas typhoides”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery 


JOHN REHM

JOHN REHM DIES AT HOME IN NEW HOLSTEIN
John Rehm, well-known resident of New Holsten, passed away at his home at
3:20 a.m. Thursday, following an illness of two weeks duration.
The deceased was born at Hielben-Urach, Germany, on July 2, 1878, and came
to this country at the age of 11 years, and settling in New Holstein.
Sept. 12, 1903, he was married to Miss Katherine Trost of New Holstein,
and the couple settled on a farm two miles south of that city on Highway
57, where they lived until three years ago, when they retired and moved
to the city. Mrs. Rehm died in June, 1947.
Survivors are six daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Alfred (Elsie) Warnke,
Mrs. Ben (Nelda) Manz, Mrs. Alfred (Marielle) Feile, and Gilbert Rehm of
Kiel, Mrs. Harvey (Clara) Kasten of Maywood, Ill., Mrs. Lester (Anna) Quade
of Calumet Harbor, and Mrs. Gilbert (Rola) Rehm of New Holstein. Ten grand-
children also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the
Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home in New Holstein, with the Rev. John R. Seidler,
pastor of the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial
was made in the New Holstein city cemetery.
Pallbearers were Henry Gremmer, Edwin Jochimsen, Rudolph Jochimsen, Peter
Schmidt, Reinhold Hildebrandt and Fred Dekker.
(No newspaper named, 6-16-1949 handwritten on obituary)
(Note: His wife Katherine's photo is in the glass negatives)
*********
From Calumet county death records:
John Rehm (v.12 p.387)
Widower of Katherine Trost
July 2, 1878-June 9, 1949
Son of Marie Schaar, with father unknown
Born Hielben, Germany –farmer 
Died from “cerebral accident, 17 days –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


KATHERINE REHM

From Calumet county death records:
Katherine Rehm nee Trost (v.12 p.108)
Wife of John Rehm
May 14, 1875-June 27, 1947
Daughter of Frederick Trost, with mother unknown (born Germany)
Born Hilben, Germany
Died from “metastatic carcinoma pulmonary –carcinoma of the breast 
   –amputation of breast, 1945”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemtery
(Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)
********
Funeral services for Mrs. John Rehm were held Monday afternoon from the 
Erbe-Hoffmann funeral home to the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church with Rev. J. R. Seidler officiating.  Burial was made in the New 
Holstein city cemetery. The pallbearers were the six son-in-laws, Alfred 
Warnke, Ben Manz, Alfred Feile, Harvey Kasten, Gilbert Ludwig and Lester 
Quade.
During the services Mrs. Jac Schildhauer sang, “Nearer My God to Thee’ 
and “Abide with Me” with accompaniment by Donald Vollstedt.
All the grandchildren attended with the exception of the grandson, Cpl 
Donald Manz, who is station at Gerzia, Italy, with the US army.
No newspaper named, June 26, 1947


FREDERICA REICHERT

Funeral services for Mrs. George Reichert, who passed away at the home of 
her daughter at Calumet, were held at the local St. John Reformed church 
on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating.  Interment 
was made in the local cemetery.  Mrs. Reichert would have been eighty-seven 
years of age in October.  Her husband preceded her in death 18 years ago.  
She leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, and one son. Two daughters 
reside at Sherwood and one at Calumet, and the son makes his home in 
Milwaukee.
Tri-County Record, September 22, 1932


GEORGE REICHERT

Geo. Reichert passed away at his home at Calumet Harbor on July 10th after 
an illness of some years caused by his being kicked by a horse. Mr. Reichert 
was born in Germany in 1843 and came to America with his father and brothers 
and sisters and they located in Hartford.  In 1886 he moved to New Holstein 
and in the following year was united in marriage to Frederica Ehlers.  For 
thirty –nine years he was a blacksmith at Calumet Harbor and horsemen from 
miles around came to him to get their horses shod and it was while shoeing 
a horse that he was kicked in the stomach.  He leaves besides his wife to 
mourn his loss one son and three daughters, two brothers and three sisters. 
The funeral was held from the Reformed church Tuesday and the remains 
interred in the New Holstein Cemetery. Rev. Plappert officiating.
Calumet County Reporter, July 17, 1914


PHILLIP REICHERT

Philip Reichert died Sunday evening as the result of a stroke. He had been 
visiting at the Herman Libke home on Sunday and complained of being ill. 
The deceased was born in town Schleswig May 2, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Jacob Reichert.  On February 27, 1904 he married Miss Clara Edler of Town 
Russell.  The couple then resided on a farm a short distance north of the 
city, until eleven years ago  when they moved into town to make their home.
The couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary only two weeks ago.
Mr. Reichert is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Arndt of 
Sheboygan, and two brothers, Jacob of Millhome, and William of Kiel, and one 
sister, Mrs. John Bolz of town Schleswig.  Funeral services were held from 
the home at 1:30 p.m.. Wednesday and from the St. John’s Reformed Church at 
2 p.m.  The Rev. A. George Schmid had charge of the services, and burial was 
in the adjoining cemetery.                                          
Tri-County Record, March 14, 1929


ANNINA REICHWALDT

Death Follows Long Illness of Meggers Lady
Mrs. Reichwaldt, 46, Passes Away Friday; Funeral Monday
After an illness of over a year's duration, Mrs. Herman Reichwaldt, nee Annina
Holthusen, died at her home near Meggers Friday afternoon at 5:15. She was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hothusen(sic), pioneer residents of the
town of New Holstein.
The deceased was born July 28, 1885, on the farm now occupied by Nic. Schneikert
in the town of New Holstein. In her early childhood she lived for a time with
her parents in Kiel, where she attended the public school for two years. From
Kiel the family moved to the town of New Holstein, where she grew to womanhood.
On April 2, 1907 she was united in marriage to Herman Reichwaldt, in a ceremony
performed on what is now the Ed. Christel farm near Meggers, where her parents
were then residing.
Following their marriage, the couple moved to Kiel, where Mr. Reichwaldt was
employed as teamster for the Woodenware Co. After three years in Kiel, they
moved to the village of New Holstein, and in 1918 they moved onto the farm near
Meggers that they have since occupied.
Mrs. Reichwaldt first became seriously ill in May, 1930, when she submitted to
an operation. The following August she was again taken to a hospital, where she
remained for nine weeks. Upon her return home she was confined to her bed, and
remained bed-ridden until her death. On several occasions a trained nurse was 
in attendance at the home.
The high regard in which the deceased was held was shown by the many who 
attended the last rites Monday afternoon, the funeral procession being by a
mile and a half in length. Funeral services were held at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock at the Bethlehem Reformed church. Music was furnished by the
Bethlehem and Meggers M.E. church choirs, and the last rites were conducted by
the Rev. August Hammann and the Rev. Otto Saewert. Burial was in the New Holstein
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Sylvia at home,
and three sisters - Mrs. Henry Dishaw of New Holstein, Mrs. Herman Jochmann of
Kiel, and Mrs. Harry Greve of Loyal. Because of her protracted illness, Mrs.
Reichwaldt was unable to be present for the funerals of her mother and father,
who passed away during the last thirteen months.
Relatives from Manitowoc, Chilton, Stockbridge, Ada and Kiel were among the 
many who attended the funeral.
(No newspaper named, July 1931 handwritten on obituary)


HERMAN REICHWALDT

Meggers Man Dies On Tuesday At Hospital Here
New Holstein - Herman C. Reichwaldt, 62, of Meggers, Wis., died Tuesday evening 
at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a short illness.
Born Jan. 1, 1884, in Town Schleswig, the deceased was the son of John and Mary
Reichwaldt. His marriage to Annina Holthusen of New Holstein was performed 
April 2, 1907, and after their marriage the couple resided at Kiel, New Holstein,
and then on a farm in the town of Charlestown.
Following the death of his wife on July 17, 1931, Mr. Reichwaldt moved to Meggers,
four miles north of New Holstein, where he has since resided. For eight years
he was treasurer of the Lowell school board at Meggers, and he was a member of
St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church at New Holstein almost all his entire
life.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Sylvia) Kraemer, Glenbeulah; four
grandchildren; four brothers, Helmuth of Steinthal, Arthur of Newton, William of
Town Schleswig and Otto, Kiel, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Hochkammer, Newton,
Mrs. Arthur Radder, Town Eaton, and Mrs. Otto Henning, Wilkes Lake.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral
home and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. John E.
Seidler, pastor, will officiate, and interment will be made in the New Holstein
City cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Friday until the hour of
services.
(No newspaper or date named)
********
From Sheboygan county death records: 
Herman Reichwaldt (Sheb. 53-160)
Widower of Anna Holthusen
Jan. 1, 1884-Aug. 27, 1946
Son of John Reichwaldt and Mary Kaplich (both born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig -brick mason
Died from "shock, 12 hours -wound disruption 14 days following operation 
   -carcinoma of cecum and ascending colon -amenia
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


HANS REIMERS

On Sunday afternoon at one o’clock Hans Reimers, aged 88, passed away at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Hansen. He had been ill for some time 
and his death was due to old age.  He was born in Holstein, Deittmarchen, 
Germany on February 20, 1842.  When he was 21 years of age, in July 1863, 
he came to America and made his home with his sister, Mrs. John Rothfolk.  
November 6, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Wilhelmina Schoen.  
They made their home on a farm one and one-half miles east of this city.  
In 1902 they returned from the farm and moved to the home on Wisconsin 
Avenue, now occupied by the Edmund Lettenberger family.  Mrs. Reimers 
passed away at her home here three years ago, and since then Mr. Reimers 
has made his home with his children.             
He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. William Kuehl of this city; Mrs. 
Fred Hansen, town of Eaton; and Mrs. William Edens of West Allis; and one 
son, Edward of Bear Creek.  He is also survived by six grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon 
at 1:30 at the Fred Hansen home.  The Rev. A. G. Schmid officiated, with 
interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, October 2, 1930


MINNIE (SCHOEN) REIMERS

Funeral services for Mrs. Hans Reimers, who died at the age of 81 were 
held Saturday afternoon at the home, and burial was made in New Holstein 
cemetery, the Rev. A. C. Plappert performing the last rites.  She is 
survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. William Kuehl, of here, 
Mrs. Fred Haysen, Town Eaton, Mrs. William Eden, West Allis and Edward 
Reimers, Bear Creek.
Tri-County Record, September 22, 1927


EMMA REINECK

It is with regret that we learn of the death of Mrs. George Reineck, 
nee Emma Bechlem, who passed away at her home a mile and a half south 
of this city, on Saturday, Jan. 22nd, at 10:15 p.m.  Mrs. Reineck was 
born near Plymouth on October 31st, 1883, where she resided until she 
was married to George Reineck on March 2, 1910. Four children were born 
to them namely:  Rosella, Verna, Robert and Leslie.  Mrs. Reineck had 
always enjoyed good health until two years ago last September, when 
she was in bed for nearly two months, then she was up and about and 
able to attend church on Christmas morning.  But shortly after this 
she was again confined to her bed until the time of her death.  The 
doctors pronounced her illness as tubercular ulcers of the stomach 
and intestines. Everything possible was done, but of no avail. At the 
time of her death she was 43 years, 2 months and 21 days. Besides her 
heart-broken husband and children, she leaves two brothers, Alfred of 
Syracuse, N. Y. and Edward of Sheboygan Falls, and one sister at 
Sheboygan, and her mother Mrs. Bechlem who resides near Plymouth. 
Funeral services were held at the Reformed church Wednesday afternoon 
at two o’clock.  She was a member of the Frauenverein and Reformed 
church.
Tri-County Record, January 27, 1927


GEORGE REINECK

Funeral services for George Reineck, 76, R. 1, New Holstein, who died Saturday 
at Memorial hospital, Sheboygan, after a short illness, were held Monday from 
the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church.  He was born at Elkhart Lake 
October 27, 1876.  He was married to Emma Bechlem March 25, 1910 at Plymouth.  
She preceded him in death. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Stiefvater, 
St. Nazianz, and Rosella at home; two sons, Robert of this city and Lester, 
Hartford; six grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Diedrich, Plymouth.
Burial was made in the city cemetery; Rev. Roland Kley officiated.
Tri-County Record, February 19, 1953


MARGARETHA REINECK

Mrs. Henry Reineck passed away to the Great Beyond on Sunday morning at eight 
o’clock after a short illness of influenza that resulted in a typhoid form.  
She had always been in excellent health until March 6th when she fell a victim 
to the dreaded disease of influenza.
Mrs. Margaretha  Reineck (nee Gundly) was born October 22, 1866 at Ashford, 
Fond du Lac county.  On November 12, 1895 she became the life partner of Henry 
Reineck.  Five children were born to them; three sons and two daughters. After 
the wedding Mr. Reineck took his bride to live on a farm south of the village 
where they have since resided.  She reached an age of 53 years, 8 months and 
15 days.
New Holstein Reporter, March 12, 1920


ROBERT H. REINECK

Robert H Reineck, 72, of W1045 Fur Farm Road, New Holstein died Thursday at 
Veterans Hospital, Madison.  
He was born in the Town of New Holstein, May 6, 1911, a son of George and Emma 
Bechlem Reineck.  He was a 1929 graduate of New Holstein High School and earned 
his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
in 1953.  He farmed the homestead farm in the Town of New Holstein.  He was a 
veteran of World War II, serving in the US Air Force in Egypt and Italy.  He 
was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein and New Holstein 
American Legion Post 124.
Survivors are one brother, Lester of Grays Lake, Ill., and one sister Mrs. 
Lawrence Stiefvater of Kiel.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one 
sister.
Funeral services will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein. 
The Rev. Albert Borns, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in New Holstein 
City Cemetery.
No newspaper named, Nov 18, 1983


EMIL REINHARDT

Emil A. Reinhardt, aged 32, passed away at his home here last Wednesday after 
having been ill the past two years.  For the past ten days his condition had 
been serious. Mr. Reinhardt was born at Colberg, Wittenberg, Germany, the son 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Reinhardt, on February 14, 1902.  On July 26, 
1926 he was married to Miss Marie Trost and the following September the couple 
came to America and located here.  Since then Mr. Reinhardt has been employed 
in the foundry of the Lauson Mfg. Co.  He is survived by his wife and two 
daughters, and two sisters in Germany.  Funeral services were held Saturday 
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and at two o’clock at the St. John 
Reformed church with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating.  Interment was 
made in the city cemetery. (Daughter's names omitted for privacy)
Tri-County Record, October 11, 1934


HUBERT ROATE

A gloom was cast over this city on Monday afternoon, Dec. 26th, when it was 
learned that Hubert Roate had passed away at his home at 3:10 p.m. Mr. Roate 
was in his usual health until a few hours before his death, when he suffered 
a hemorrhage. Deceased was born at Black Creek on June 4, 1880. He was a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roate.  Most of his childhood was spent at Sheboygan 
Falls.  Later he learned the printing trade at Shiocton.  In 1902 he began a 
paper in Bear Creek, known as the Welcome Independent. On Oct. 1, 1907 he was 
united in marriage to Helen Pieper.  About nineteen years ago they moved to 
this city, where he purchased the newspaper business from T. H. Mackelroy. He 
leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife; two daughters, Florence and 
Marian; a son, Harlow; his mother, Mrs. Marion Roate of Sturgeon Bay; one 
sister, Mrs. Ruth Thorp of Sturgeon Bay; two brothers, D. F. Roate of Fond du 
Lac, and H. E. Roate of Horicon. Mr. Roate was a member of the Wisconsin Press 
Association, and of the National Editorial Association, E. F. U., Turners, 
Calumet Club, and Chamber of Commerce.  The funeral was held at the Reformed 
church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating.
Tri-County Record, December 29, 1927


ALWINA KATHERINE RODENBRECK

New Holstein Lady Buried
On Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock Miss Alwina Rodenbaeck of New Holstein was laid to rest 
in the New Holstein city cemetery.  Rev. A. George Schmid officiated at the services which were 
held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home.  Miss Rodenbaeck passed away last Wednesday night 
following a year's illness.
The deceased was born June 1, 1872, in New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tjark 
Rodenbaeck.  She attended the Oshkosh State Normal and later the University of Chicago.  
Her life primarily was one of teaching and travel, her first classrooms being in the public schools 
of New Holstein, Brillion, and Minneapolis.
Later she taught in Porto Rico for years; in the English department in a New York City high school, 
for a year.  She also taught a year at the International School for Girls in Madrid, Spain, and for 
15 years she taught in the Spanish and geography departments of the University School for Girls 
in Chicago.  An extensive traveler, she made three trips to Europe and two visits to Mexico.  She 
was a member of the New Holstein Civic Society.
Miss Rodenbaeck is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Kuehne at New Holstein, with whom 
she made her home, Miss Louise Rodenbaeck of Painesville, O., and Miss Linda Rodenbaeck 
of Los Angeles, California, and one brother, George of Kiel.
Pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Lauson, O.H. Meili, W.W. Lauson, Peter Hass, M.W. Jens and 
George Leverenz.
During the services Mrs. Jacob Schildhauer sang “Oh! Rest In The Lord” and “Requiesent,”  
with the accompaniment by Mrs. Donald Evjen.  The New Holstein Civic Society attended the 
services in a body.
Out of town relatives and friends in attendance included Albert Schreiber, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Kloepfer and Mrs. Edward Luehr of Chicago; the Misses Theresa and Amelia Indra of Green 
Bay; Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Laun, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Laun, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gabourie 
of Kiel, and Miss Louise Rodenbaeck of Paynesville, Ohio.
Unknown newspaper  1942


JOHN F. ROECK

John Roeck, of New Holstein passed away at Calumet Memorial hospital Monday evening 
after being a patient there for several days.  
Mr. Roeck was born in Buffalo, New York, May 12, 1888 to the Rev. and Mrs. John Roeck, 
coming to Kiel with the family at an early age.
After his marriage to Miss Meta Glassnapp of Fond du Lac, he located in New Holstein 
where he was actively engaged as a painter and operated a paint store until his 
retirement several years ago. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 
October 1966.  
Survivors include four children, Mrs. Sylvester Kautzer, Miss Florence Roeck, Herbert 
Roeck of New Holstein and Alan Roeck of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Duecker, Mrs. Gustave Stoelting and Mrs. Oscar Kazmeier of Kiel and one brother, 
the Rev. Carl Roeck of Toledo, Ohio.  There are also 12 grandchildren.  
Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home in New Holstein today, 
Thursday at 2:00 o’clock with interment in the New Holstein cemetery.
No newspaper named, Dec 7, 1967


META A. ROECK

Mrs. Meta A. Roeck, 88, formerly of 1908 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, and a 
resident of Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, for the past year, died 
there Wednesday.
The former Meta Glasnapp, she was born in Fond du Lac on April 24, 1896, a 
daughter of the late Louis and Mary Baum Glasnapp.  She attended school in 
Fond du Lac.
On Oct. 4, 1916, she and John F. Roeck were married in Fond du Lac. Mr. Roeck 
died Dec. 6, 1967.  She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New 
Holstein.
Surviving are two sons, Herbert J. of New Holstein and Alan L of Winchester, 
Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Les (Gertrude) Kautzer and Miss Florence Roeck, both 
of New Holstein; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one brother, 
Harrison, Fond du Lac.  She was preceded in death by one grandson and one 
sister.
Funeral service will be a 7 p.m. Friday at St. John UCC, New Holstein, with 
the Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, Kiel officiating.  Burial will 
be at New Holstein City Cemetery.
No newspaper named, Aug 15, 1984


HAROLD H. ROEH

Harold (Harry) Roeh, 68, of 805 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Sunday morning, 
September 11, at Appleton Medical Center, Appleton.
He was born on August 16, 1920, in New Holstein, son of the late Harry and 
Laura (Dins) Roeh.  Roeh attended Lincoln School in New Holstein and New 
Holstein High School.  On September 27, 1947 he married Elaine Orchekowski 
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein.
For 25 years, he worked at Buteyn Excavating and Grading in Sheboygan, and 
then for 14 years, he worked at E and S Trucking in Kiel, retiring in 1981.  
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and served two terms 
on session and was a church usher; was a member of the Kiel Senior Citizens 
and a Red Cross Volunteer Driver.
Survivors are his wife, Elaine; a daughter, four sons, nine grandchildren; 
a sister, Mrs. Martin (Mabel) Phillippi, of New Holstein.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. Barbara Horner-Ibler, officiating.  Burial was in the New Holstein 
City Cemetery.            
No newspaper named, 1988


HUGO H. ROEH

Funeral services were held Friday for Hugo Roeh, 75, a retired Town of Schleswig 
farmer, who died last week Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  He had 
been a resident of the Shady Lane Home of the past year.
The services were conducted at Meiselwitz Funeral Home by the Rev. Newton Barrett.  
Burial was in the New Holstein Cemetery.
Mr. Roeh operated the Roeh farm in the Town of Schleswig until 14 years ago when 
he retired.  He lived at Cedar Lake until he became a resident at Shady Lane.
A World War II (sic) veteran, he was a member of the Kasper, Beckley Wilkins 
American Legion Post 99, Kiel.  Survivors include one brother, Edward of Mesa, 
Arizona.
No newspaper named, February 27, 1969


ARTHUR ROEHL

Arthur H. Roehl, aged 55, a resident of New Holstein, died at 2:05 this Wednesday 
morning at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan.
The deceased was born June 30, 1887 in the town of Schleswig.  On May 18, 1909 he 
was married to Miss Mary Kell, also of the town of Schleswig. They made their home 
on a farm near Kiel for 2 years, then for 7 years resided on the Kell homestead in 
the town of Schleswig. In 1918 they moved to New Holstein, where Mr. Roehl operated 
a tavern on Main Street for 4 years. He was an employee of the Lauson Manufacturing 
Co for 7 years, and the past 5 years were spent in retirement, residing on Prospect 
avenue and New Holstein during the winter months, and during the summer at their 
cottage at Artesia Beach, Lake Winnebago.
For five years Mr. Roehl was city assessor; aldermen from the 3rd ward for 9 years; 
president of the New Holstein City Council for 6 years.  
He is survived by his widow; his father, Christ. Roehl of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. 
George Rabe of Kiel; and two brothers, Henry who resides on a local route, and Edgar 
of Sheboygan.                                                  
No newspaper named, 1942


WILHELMINA ROESCH

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Roesch, 75, who died at her home here Saturday 
morning at 11:55 o’clock, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-
Hoffmann Funeral Home, and at 2:30 o’clock at the St. John’s Evangelical and 
Reformed church, with the Rev. A George Schmid officiating.  Interment was made 
in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Roesch had been in ill health for four months, and she was seriously ill for 
the past week.  The deceased was born on September 4, 1860 in Stuttgart, Germany, 
and came to this country at the age of 11 years. She was married January 31, 1880 
to Edward Roesch at Jackson.  Mr. and Mrs. Roesch located at Polk, in Washington 
County for 5 years; resided at Milwaukee for 13 years, and then operated a farm 
in the town of Eaton for 21 years.  Since that time they have resided in this city.  
Mrs. Roesch is survived by her husband, five daughters and two sons, namely:  Mrs. 
August Meyer and Mrs. William Rades of Steinthal, Mrs. Raymond Fischer and Arthur 
Roesch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Harold Meyer of Chilton, Mrs. William Wolf of West Bend, 
and Edwin Roesch of the town of Eaton, and 17 grandchildren.  Four children 
preceded her in death.  Pallbearers were Arthur and Alfred Wolf, George and Weston 
Taylor, Erwin Peterson and Melvin Meyer.
Tri-County Record, March 26, 1936


PETER HANS ROLFS

Mr. P Rolfs, one of our oldest citizens died from a stroke of paralysis Sunday 
afternoon. The funeral took place Tuesday where Mr. R. Puchner delivered a brief 
address.  Mr. Rolfs came to New Holstein in 1848 and was one of the first 
settlers.  He attained the age of 76 years.
Chilton Times, September 5, 1885


RICHARD ROLFS

Report of the death of Richard Rolfs in the Northern Insane Asylum near Oshkosh, 
came last Friday, and his brother returned with his remains on Monday.  The 
interment took place in the afternoon. The young man was brought to the hospital 
some years ago with the hope of relief and of possible recovery.
Chilton Times, September 19, 1885


AMANDA ROTHFOCK

From Calumet county death records:
Amanda Rothfock (v.1 p.25)
Child
Sept. 15, 1880-July 11, 1884
Daughter of Peter Nikolaus Rothfock (farmer) and Emma Meggers
Died from “acute hydrooephelus”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


MARIE ROTHFOCK

From Calumet county death records:
Marie Rothfock (v.1 p.21)
Baby – died Sept. 24, 1881 at age 5 months
Daughter of Hans Rothfock (farmer) and Anna
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “marasmus”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


WILLIAM ROTHFOLK

From Calumet county death records:
William Rothfolk (v.12 p.259)
Single 
Dec. 31, 1896 [1869]-July 26, 1948
Died at age 78 years, 6 months and 25 days
Son of John Rothfolk and Christine Reimers (both born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein –farmer 
Died from “chronic interstitial nephritis”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
(Note: His b. date is 1896 on the record, but he was noted as 78 years old.
This is consistent with 1869..numbers were reversed.)
(Note: This is probably William in the census for John Rothfork, aged
6 months in 1870)
His picture is in the glass negatives.
 

ANNA C. ROTHFORK

From Calumet county death records:
Anna Christina Rothfolk nee Reimers (v.5 p.965)
Wife [of John Rothfolk]
June 24, 1832-May 10, 1913
Daughter of “Reimers” – no other information given
Born Germany
Died from “pneumonia –cartive failure”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


JOHN H. ROTHFORK

From Calumet county death records:
John Henry Rothfolk (v.6 p.641)
Widower [of Anna Christina Reimers]
Sept. 15, 1830-May 7, 1917
Son of Henry Rothfolk with mother unknown (both born Germany)
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “apoplexy”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
********
John H. Rothfolk (sic) arrived here from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with his 
second wife and three children in 1866 to begin life anew under the stars and 
stripes as a tiller of the soil.  By continuous hard work he made old mother 
earth give up a share of her riches.  After the death of his wife four years 
ago he lived with his two sons.  The advancing years left their mark on his 
weather beaten brow, and on Monday morning, at six o’clock, he rested in peace 
from his weary labors.
He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on September 18, 1830.  He leaves 
to mourn his loss, seven children.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon 
with interment in the local cemetery.  Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating.
Calumet County Reporter, May 11, 1917
********
From the 1870 Federal census-Calumet co.
Name: John Rotfock 
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 
Age in 1870: 39  
Birthplace: Holstein 
Home in 1870: Charlestown, Calumet, Wisconsin 
Race: White  
Gender: Male   
Post Office: Gravesville  
Household Members: Name Age 
John Rotfock 39  
Christine Rotfock 37  
Catherina Rotfock 12  
Hermani Rotfock 9  
Anna Rotfock 2  
Wilhelm Rotfock 6/12
(Note: It is believed this is the John Rothfork in the cemetery)
*******
From the 1880 Federal census-Calumet co.
Name: Johan Rathfork 
Home in 1880: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin 
Age: 50 
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 
Birthplace: Prussia 
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) 
Spouse's Name: Anna 
Father's birthplace: Prussia 
Mother's birthplace: Prussia 
Occupation: Farmer 
Marital Status: Married 
Race: White 
Gender: Male 
House Number: 6475195 
Household Members: Name Age 
Johan Rathfork 50  
Anna Rathfork 48  
Chatrina Rathfork 22  
Annie Rathfork 12  
Wilhelm Rathfork 10  
Emma Rathfork 8  
Johan Rathfork 5  


MRS. JOHN RUETER

Mrs. John Reuter(sic), who has been making her home with her son, William, west of 
this city, passed away on Saturday morning.  She was only seriously ill since 
last Monday, and reached the age of 89 years in June. She leaves one son William 
to mourn her death. Mr. Reuter passed away 20 years ago, and a son John preceded 
her in death 13 years ago.  Mrs. Reuter spent her entire life here.  Funeral 
services were held here Monday afternoon with interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, October 15, 1931


IRENE E. RUH

Mrs. Arthur B. Ruh, 65, of 2412 State St., New Holstein, died today at St Nicholas 
Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks.  
Born Irene Retlich, Oct. 9, 1901, in Marinette, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst 
Retlich, she attended school there and on Sept. 10, 1922, was married to Arthur B. 
Ruh in Schleswig (Manitowoc County).
Survivors are her husband; eight sons, five daughters, 24 grandchildren; and one 
sister, Mrs. Ella Lulloff of Milwaukee. (Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home in 
New Holstein with the Rev. Charles A Koch, pastor of the St. John’s United Church of 
Christ officiating.  Interment will be in New Holstein City Cemetery.
No newspaper named, Nov 13, 1966