ALBERT ROBERT FERDINAND RABENHORST Death here Mon. of Albert Rabenhorst, the 16-yr. old son of Wilhelm Rabenhorst of Cooperstown. The boy suffered an appendicitis attack and was brought here for an operation which was performed by Dr. Oviatt of Oshkosh. Sadly it was in vain. The body was taken to Cooperstown for burial today. Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901 ********* DEATH VISITS CRUEL AFLICTION RABENHORST Death visited a cruel affliction in claiming the life of Albert Rabenhorst, a Cooperstown youth, who died in this city Monday night. The boy suffered from appendicitis and was brought here during the day for an operation. Dr. Oviatt of Oshkosh performing the work. It was the one chance for life, but it proved unavailing and a few hours later, the end came. Decedent was 16 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rabenhorst. He was a bright lad and his untimely death will cause deep sorrow in the home. The body was taken to Cooperstown today, and the funeral will be held there Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, Jan. 8, 1901, p. 1 ******** Deaths of a Week: Albert Rabenhorst whose home is in Cooperstown died at the Holy Family hospital on Monday. The boy suffered from appendicitis. Dr. Ovlatt of Oshkosh was called for the purpose of performing an operation, which was not successful in preserving his life. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 10, 1901 pg. 8 ******** Albert Rabenhorst birth: 7 August 1885 Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 7 January 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown, Man. Co. residence: 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: William Rabenhorst mother: Mathilda Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Albert Rabenhorst Wisconsin, Death Records Name Albert Rabenhorst Event Type Death Event Date 1901 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Manitowoc Co., Wis. Gender Male Age 15 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Farm work Birth Date 07 Aug 1885 Birth Year (Estimated) 1886 Burial Place Cooperstown, Man. Co. Father's Name William Rabenhorst Father's Birthplace Manitowoc Co., Wis. Mother's Name Mathilda Rabenhorst Mother's Birthplace Manitowoc Co., Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
ALEXIS CAROLYN GAIL RABENHORST "Our little Angel Unknown" entered into eternal life on Dec. 30, 2 009. She will be forever missed by her parents: Charlene Bielinski and Todd Rabenhorst of Maribel. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her Uncle Jay Rabenhorst and Uncle David Schmoock. Family and friends may call Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Maribel. Funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at church, with the Rev. Daniel Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, (920) 863-2411, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotter funeralhome.com. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 2, 2010
ALMA RABENHORST Mrs. Alma Rabenhorst, 71, former Maribel resident, died Wednesday at Tucson, Ariz., where she had lived the last four years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engle will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Anne Natzke, is survived by a son Arthur of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Elvira) Holmes, of Tucson; two brothers, the Rev. Paul of Gleason, Wis., and Amos of Wayside; three sisters, Mrs. Else Krenske of Racine, Esther of Windom, Minn., and Norma of Wayside. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 29, 1968 P. 7
ARTHUR W. RABENHORST Arthur W. Rabenhorst, 64, lifetime Maribel resident, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been ill four months. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, the Rev. R.G. Koch officiating, with burial in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Rabenhorst was born on the homestead farm, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Rabenhorst, June 19, 1890. For the past 30 years he had been engaged in the sawmill and trucking business. During World War I he served with the U.S. Army from July 1918 to April 1919. He is survived by his wife, a son, Lt. Arthur with the U.S. Army in Germany; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Holmes of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Louis of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Klozinski of Loyal, Wis., Mrs. Amanda Vater of Milwaukee and Mrs. Hazel Buckholz of Bonduel; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after noon Wednesday until Thursday morning when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times December 20, 1954 p.25
CARL J. RABENHORST (d. 1968) Accidents Kill Four Three Die as Train and Snowmobile Collide Fourth Victim Fatally Injured in Tractor Mishap Accidents in Manitowoc county during the snowy weekend killed four persons, three of them in a collision between a snowmobile and a passenger train. Victims of the snowmobile-train crash in the Village of Maribel late Saturday night were Carl J. Rabenhorst, 30, of Rt. 1, Maribel; Mrs. Maureen C. Rich, 29, of Rt. 1 Maribel, and John Touhey, 29, Maribel. Rabenhorst was the son of Lenhard Rabenhorst, Town of Cooperstown chairman who represents supervisory district No. 31 on the Manitowoc County Board. Mrs. Rich and her husband recently purchased a tavern in the village. County police said the snowmobile carrying the three victims collided with a six car Chicago and North Western passenger train at a signalized crossing on a village street 800 feet north of the junction of County Highways A and Z shortly after 11:15 p.m. It was snowing lightly at the time but general visibility was good authorities report. Signals Operating The wig-wag signals were operating at the time and authorities were not able to explain why the snowmobile riders didn’t see the train, which was enroute from Manitowoc to Green Bay. None of the 33 occupants on the train was injured. The snowmobile was proceeding north on the village street with Rabenhorst at the controls. Bodies of the three victims were thrown distances ranging from 75 to 150 feet. All three died almost instantly of multiple head injuries. The snowmobile was demolished and came to rest against a wig-wag signal standard on the north side of the crossing. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said Rabenhorst had been giving rides to various residents in the village during the afternoon and evening hours. It was the first serious accident involving a snowmobile in Manitowoc County. Authorities said snowmobiles are unlicensed and that it is against the law to operate them on public streets or highways. Receives Complaints County Traffic Police Chief Henry L. Pleuss said Monday that his department had received numerous complaints recently about snowmobiles being operated on highways and village streets. He warned violators that they would be prosecuted if apprehended. (Continued on P. 2M Col. 2) .. (Paragraphs about other victims were not transcribed.) Accidents in County Kill Four (Continued from Page 1) ….Mr. Rabenhorst was born April 7, 1938, at Maribel, son of Lenhard and Regina Dobberpuhl Rabenhorst. He attended St. John Lutheran School, Maribel, and Denmark High School. He was a resident of Maribel all his life and was engaged in military service in Germany from 1960 to 1962. He was single and was affiliated with his father in Badger Northland Parts and Service, Maribel. He was a member of Maribel Sportsmen’s Club. Survivors include his parents of Rt. 1, Maribel; five brothers, (private); his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dobberpuhl of Greenleaf; and several nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark… Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 30, 1968 PP. 1, 12
CARL RABENHORST (d. 1952) Carl Rabenhorst, 68, of Maribel, died Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Lenhard, in the village of Maribel. He had been in poor health for several years. He was born in Maribel in 1883 and in 1909 married Paulina Becker. They located on a farm on the outskirts of the village and retired in 1943. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Hubert and Lenhard of Maribel; four daughters, Mrs. Norbert Klug of Morrison, Mrs. Gilbert Belitz and Mrs. Kenneth Schnell of Cleveland, Wis., and Mrs. Randolph Kreuger of Wayside; brother, Henry of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Becker of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carl Kluenker of Route 5, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Reinhard Koch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, January 30, 1952 pg. 2-M
CLARA C.L. RABENHORST Clara Carl. L. Rabenhorst Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Clara Carl. L. Rabenhorst Gender Female Birth Date 02 Sep 1886 Birthplace Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race White Father's Name Ferd. Rabenhorst Mother's Name Math. Rabenhorst "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
DORIE RABENHORST Mrs. Roland (Dorothy) Rabenhorst, 37, of Route 1, Maribel, died Wednesday, March 10, at a Neenah hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Karl Kuenzel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Dorothy Miller, was born Aug. 5, 1944, at Manitowoc, daughter of Al E. and Elaine Brault Miller. She was graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1962. She was married to Roland Rabenhorst June 6, 1964, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Rabenhorst was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Survivors include her husband, Roland; two sons, Carl and Dean at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller of Two Rivers; three brothers, Donald of Green Bay, Edward of Salem, Ore., and Milton of Sunny Dale, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Loretta Marcoux of Milwaukee, and her grandmother, Mrs. Marie Brault of Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 10, 1982 P. 3
FERDINAND RABENHORST Manitowoc news: Ferdinand Rabenhorst, a farmer residing near Melnik, was instantly killed shortly before the noon hour Saturday, when he drove his Ford truck into a Green Bay train at the dangerous crossing near the village of Brockville on the road to Melnik. The body was badly mangled. Rabenhorst was on his way home from Manitowoc, where he had purchased a stove. He leaves his widow and several children. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, July 14, 1921 pg. 4 ******** Notes from Cooperstown F.C. Rabenhorst, well known Rosecrans businessman, was instantly killed at noon last Saturday when his Ford truck was struck by the Chicago & Northwestern passenger train No. 24, due in Manitowoc over the Green Bay line at 12:30 at a crossing between Maribel and Brockville. Rabenhorst was coming from the east and struck the engine at the cylinder head. the collision crushed his head and wrecked the auto. When the train stopped the crew reached the unfortunate man, his body was badly mangled. Death had been instantaneous. Rabenhorst conducted a machine shop and saw mill four miles west of Maribel and his truck was loaded with stoves and stove pipe. At the point where the accident happened, there is a clear view of the track for almost a half mile and it is thought that Rabenhorst must have become confused when he saw the train approaching. Rabenhorst was 58 years old and is survived by his wife and six children, only one of whom is at home. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 21, 1921
HUBERT W. RABENHORST Hubert Rabenhorst, 79, of Maribel, died Saturday, June 9, 1990, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. William Zell will officiate with burial to follo in the church cemetery. He was born September 29, 1910, son of the late Carl and Paulina Becker Rabenhorst. He married the former Olga Klug on May 15, 1935. The couple farmed until 1964 and he also worked at Manitowoc Shipyards, road construction and for the Town of Cooperstown. Survivors include his wife, Olga; a son, Ronald and his wife Brenda Rabenhorst of Greenville, South Carolina; three daughters, Dorothy Forcey of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Caroline and her husband Donald Hanel of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Ruth and her husband Larry Parker of Watertown, Wisconsin; a daughter-in-law, Sally Rabenhorst of New Folden, Minnesota; a brother, Leonard and his wife Regina Rabenhorst; four sisters, Lora Lempke, Erma and her husband Gilbert Belitz, Ruth Schnell, Esther and her husband Randolph Krueger; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Rueben, a grandson, Phillip and an infant brother. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark,4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdayand after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
JAY RABENHORST Jay Lee Rabenhorst, 19, of Route 1, Maribel, died Sunday evening, August 18, as a result of an auto accident. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Arthur Callies will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rabenhorst was born January 16, 1966, at Manitowoc, son of John and Carolyn Schley Rabenhorst. He attended Denmark High School. Survivors include his parents of Rt. 1, Maribel; three brothers, Rick, Todd and Cory at home; his maternal grandfather, Wilbert Schley; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lenhard Rabenhorst and a special friend, Karen Bartlay. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Tuesday and after 12 noon on Wednesday at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1985 P. 3
JULIA RABENHORST Many friends of Miss Julia Robenhurst who reside here were grieved to hear of her death which occurred Sunday morning. Miss Robenhurst was 19 years of age, and was a young lady of estimable character and was loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her untimely demise her aged father, three sisters, and three brothers to whom heartfelt sympathy is extended in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were solemnized Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Paul Klenka at the German Lutheran church at Maribel, of which the young lady was a devout member and in her health a diligent worker. Interment took place in the family burying ground in adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 5
LENHARD RABENHORST Lenhard H. Rabenhorst Sr., age 83, formerly of Maribel, died Friday evening, July 14, 1995, at a Green Bay nursing home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. Tuesday, July 18, 1995, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Pastor Michael R. Riley will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Lenhard was born May 23, 1912, in Maribel. Pastor Michael R. Riley will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Lenhard was born May 23, 1912, in Maribel, son of the late Carl and Pauline (Becker) Rabenhorst. He was a life long resident of Maribel. He farmed in Maribel until his retirement in 1968. He had served seven years as the town of Cooperstown Chairman and had also served on the Manitowoc County Board. Mr. Rabenhorst and the former Regina Marie Dobberpuhl were married at Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison, on October 3, 1936, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 1994. Lenhard was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Maribel. Survivors include five sons and four daughters-in-law, John and Carolyn Rabenhurst, Maribel, Roland and Edith Rabenhorst, Denmark, Fritz Rabenhorst, Reedsville, Joe and Sue Rabenhorst, Maribel, Richard and Sharran Rabenhorst, Maribel; 10 grandchildren, Lisa and Tom Wachowski, Rick and Wendy Rabenhorst, Todd Rabenhorst, Cory Rabenhorst, Carl and Dorothy Rabenhorst, Dean, Chris, Erika, Adam, and Trent Rabenhorst; six great grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Gabriel, Mickela, Whiteney and Brynne; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Laura Klug, Brillion, Erma Belitz, Cleveland, Ruth Schnell, Cleveland, Esther and Randy Krueger, Wayside; nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina; one son, Carl, one grandson, Jay, his parents and two brothers, Hubert and Reuben. Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy “R”, Denmark, from 4-8 pm. TONIGHT. On Tuesday friends may call at the church after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. “Lenhard’s family extends their special thanks to the staff of Bornemann Nursing Home for all of their care and kindness shown to Lenhard and his family.” Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1995 P. A2
LOUISE RABENHORST Louise Hees Rabenhurst birth: 14 February 1831 Germany death: 16 May 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Cooperstown father: John Hees mother: Fredericks spouse: William Rabenhurst Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MATHILDA RABENHORST Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Rabenhorst, 79, pioneer Cooperstown resident who died yesterday at the homestead farm, on route 1, Maribel, now operated by her son, Arthur, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the farm home and at 2 o’clock at the St. John Lutheran church in Maribel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Matilda Bruss, was born in Cooperstown and following her marriage to Mr. Rabenhorst they located on the present farm. Mr. Rabenhorst died 21 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Arthur on the home farm, Louis of Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. William Kloszinski of Loyal, Wis., Mrs. William Vater and Martha of Milwaukee; Mrs. Helen Buchholz of Bonduel; sister, Mrs. Herman Woldt of Morrison; brother, Herman, of Green Bay; and 15 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Rabenhorst home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 1, 1944 P. 10
OLGA W. RABENHORST Mrs. Hubert (Olga) Rabenhorst, age 79, of 12711 County Hwy T. Maribel, died Thursday, May 28, 1992, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1992, at St. John’s Evangelical Church, Maribel. The Rev. Michael Riley officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. She was born December 5, 1912, daughter of the late Rudolph and Annetha Lemke Klug. She married Hubert Rabenhorst May 15, 1935. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1990. She was a member of the St. John’s Ladies Aid. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy Forcey, Rice Lake, Wis., Caroline and Donald Hanel, Prior Lake, Minn., Ruth and Larry Parker, Watertown; one son and two daughters-in-law, Ronald and Brenda Rabenhorst, Taylors, S.C., Sally Rabenhorst, Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Oliva Wilson, Maribel; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Rueben; five brothers, one sister and one grandson. Friends may all at the Knutston-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Hwy R. Denmark, from 4-9 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. on Monday at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1992 P. A2
OTTILIE RABENHORST Notes From Maribel: Mrs. Wm. Robinhorst (sic), a well known and highly esteemed resident near here died last week. She had been in poor health for a year, still the news of her death was a shock to her family and friends. Besides her husband she is survived by several grown up children who have the sympathy of their many friends in this locality. The funeral took place Saturday at the German Lutheran church here. Rev. Paul Kionka performed the last sad rites. May her soul find rest and peace, and joy eternal. Manitowoc Pilot, May 1, 1913 P. 8
PAULINA RABENHORST Mrs. Paulina Rabenhorst, 77, of Rt. 1, Maribel, Manitowoc County, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, the Rev. R. G. Koch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rabenhorst was born July 17, 1883, in the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta Becker. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Church, Maribel. She was married to Carl Rabenhorst Oct. 27, 1909, at St. John church and they farmed near Maribel until 1945 when they retired. Their son, Leonard, then took over the farm, where they continued to live. Mr. Rabenhorst preceded her in death in 1952. Survivors include Leonard on the homestead farm and Hubert of Rt. 1, Maribel; four daughters, Mrs. Norbert Klug of Morrison, Manitowoc County, Mrs. Gilbert Belitz and Mrs. Kenneth Schnell of Cleveland, Manitowoc County, and Mrs. Randolph Krueger of Wayside, Brown County; a brother, Henry, of Maribel; a sister, Mrs. Richard Wolffersdorff, of Milwaukee; 28 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, Brown County, until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1961 P. 11
REGINA RABENHORST Mrs. Regina Rabenhorst, age 84, of 11216 Greenstreet Road, Maribel, died Tuesday evening, April 26, 1994, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 1994, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Michael R. Riley will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. She was born August 13, 1909, in the town of Morrison, daughter of the late John and Hedwig Laabs Dobberpuhl and was a lifelong resident of the Morrison-Maribel areas. The former Regina Dobberpul and Lenhard H. Rabenhorst were married on October 3, 1936, in Morrison. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel and the Maribel Homemakers. Regina loved to crochet and to grow flowers in her garden. Survivors include her husband, Lenhard; their children, Richard and Shirran Rabenhorst, Maribel, Lenhard Jr. and Sue Rabenhorst, Maribel, Frederick Rabenhorst, Reedsvlle, Roland and Edie Rabenhorst, Denmark, John and Carolyn Rabenhorst, Maribel; ten grandchildren, Adam, Trent, Lisa, Rick, Corey, Todd, Carl, Dean, Chris and Erika; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Gabrielle, Rick, Corey, Todd, Carl, Dean, Chris and Erika; six great grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Gabrielle, Mickela, Whitney and Brynne; three brothers, Edmond (Magdeline) Dobberpuhl, Morrison, Milton (Marcella) Dobberpuhl, Morrison, Lando (Alice) Dobberpuhl, Kellnersville; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl Rabenhorst, a grandson, Jay Rabenhorst, her parents and a sister, Fern. Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty Hwy "R" Denmark, from 4-9 p.m. on Friday. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. On Saturday, friends may call after 10 .m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, until the time of services at 11 a.m. "Regina's family extends their special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice, especially the caregivers: Pearl, Debbie, Terri, Patty and Gail, along with her very special neighbors, Barb and Pat Brantmeier; her Uncle Lando and Aunt Alice, for all of their kindness, care and concern." Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1994 P. A2
WILHELM J. RABENHORST Name: Rabenhorst, Wm. John D.: 4/18/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 56 Yrs. 1 Mo. 12 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Keibel Spouse: Louise Haese F.: M.: Cause of Death: Kidney Disease Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.270 **************** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel...20 April 1878, the Saturday before Easter...edited) Wilhelm Johann Rabenhorst who died 18 April 1878) was born March 7, 1822, in Dahms, Kreis Kolberg, in Hinterpommern, baptized and confirmed there. In 1852 he emigrated to America and settled here in Cooperstown. Soon after he married Louise Hase. He was a member of the church council and the board of trustees for fourteen years. He was diagnosed recently with kidney and liver problems, which led to his death. He is survived by a widow and seven children: three sons and four daughters, of whom one is married and two are not yet confirmed. His age was 56 years, 1 month, 12 days.
WILLIAM RABENHORST (d. 1945) William Rabenhorst, 87 (photo), lifelong county resident and retired farmer, died Saturday night at the homestead farm near Maribel, now operated by his son Carl. He was active until recently when his health started to fail. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home and at 2 o’clock at the St. John’s Lutheran church in Maribel, of which congregation Mr. Rabenhorst was a lifelong member. Mr. Rabenhorst was born on the Maribel farm, where five generations of the Rabenhorst family have resided, in 1857. In 1882, he married Miss Ottilia Habeck, who preceded him in death 32 years ago. He devoted his life to farming, retiring from active operation of the farm in 1909 when it was taken over by his son, with whom he continued to make his home. Survivors are two sons, Carl on the home farm, Henry of this city; two daughters, Mrs. William Becker of this city, Mrs. Charles Kluenker of route 5, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Hardrath of this city, Mrs. Fred Karnopp of Ellisville, Kewaunee county, Mrs. August Schuette of Unity, Wis.; brother, Robert of this city; 14 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Two sons, Albert and Louis, and a daughter Julia, preceded him in death. The body may be viewed at the Rabenhorst home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 29, 1945 P. 2
CARL RADTKE Carl Radtke, 77, Maribel farmer, died after a lingering illness Monday morning at the farm home where he was born. Funeral services will be 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark and at 2 p.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran church, Maribel. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Radtke was born in 1870. He married Ida Bruss in 1902. He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Kent of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edwin Steinberg of Hortonville, Wis., Mrs. Arnold Relien of Dale, Wis., and Loretta at home; two sons, William of Dale and Paul in the merchant marine; and 13 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 26, 1947 P. 2
EMILIE RADTKE Maribel News The funeral of Mrs. Radtke, nee Krieser, was held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church today. Mrs. Radtke was eighty-two years of age. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, Aug. 2, 1928 - page 12
HUGO RADTKE HUGO RADTKE DIES MONDAY Illness of Mumps Proves Fatal To Maribel Man Hugo Radtke, 26, died last night at the farm home one mile east of Maribel following an illness of mumps. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock from Knutson funeral home at Denmark and 1:30 from the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. Paul Kionka officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Radtke was born at Maribel 26 years ago. A brother Paul is ill with the mumps at present. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Radtke; two brothers, Paul at home, William, Dale; four sisters, Mrs. Ed Steinbrecker, Dale, Helen, Dale, Mrs. Walter Kant, Milwaukee, Loretta at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 3, 1935 P. 8
IDA RADTKE Mrs. Carl Radke, 73, of Maribel, died suddenly Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arnold Reliene, of Greenville, Wis., where she was visiting. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Friday at the St. John Lutheran church in Maribel. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born in Cooperstown in 1877, her maiden name being Ida Bruss. In 1902 she was married to Mr. Radke. He died three years ago. Survivors are two sons, William of Hortonville and Paul in the merchant marine; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Kant of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edwin Steinberg of Hortonville, Mrs. Reliene of Greenville and Loretta of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Lawrence and Mrs. Otto Wegner of Morrison, Brown County; 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark. The casket will be moved to the church at 10am Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times July 19, 1950 p.2
THERESE RADTKE Death in Cooperstown on Wed. last week of Mrs. Carl Radke following an 8-day stomach illness. The deceased, who is survived by her husband and 2 children, was 24 yrs. old. The funeral was held Sat. under the direction of Pastor Sieker. Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901 ***** Cooperstown: Mrs. William Patkey died after a short illness and was buried of the Lutheran church Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 2, 1901 pg. 8
ALBERT RADUE Albert Radue, 70, life-long resident of the town of Cooperstown, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son, Oliver, in Maribel. He was born in 1875 in the town of Cooperstown and married Julia Schley in some time later. She died seven years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William Dunker, Claremont, Minn., and Mrs. Harvey Kitzerow, Greenleaf; one son, Oliver, Maribel; two brothers, William and Herman, both of Maribel; five grandchildren. The body will be moved from the Knutson funeral home in Denmark to the Oliver Radue residence in Maribel today when friends may view the remains. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the home, and following this, services will be held at the St. John Lutheran church, Maribel, the Rev. Paul Giesches (sic) officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 14, 1945 P. 2
FERN RADUE Fern E. Radue, age 92, Maribel, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at a local hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1913 in Reedsville, the daughter of the late August and Emma (Bloedorn) Rusch. On Nov. 12, 1933 she married Oliver Radue. Fern was baptized, confirmed and married in St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. She was preceded in death by her husband: Oliver, on Oct. 30, 1998, and a son: Ron Radue, on July 8, 2003. Family and friends may call Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Road R, Denmark. Funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home, with the Rev. Randy Ott officiating. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Maribel. Herald Times Reporter July 2006
HERMAN RADUE Herman Radue, 97, a former Maribel resident, died Tuesday, December 16 at a Manitowoc nursing home. He was born November 5, 1883 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Herman and Wilhelmina Bessert Radue. He married Rose Frenz May 3, 1911 at Maribel. She preceded him in death June 12, 1960. His survivors include a sister-in-law, Elsa Dreier of St. Helens,, Oregon and nieces and nephews. A daughter died in infancy, two brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. The funeral was held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church,, Maribel last Thursday with the Rev. Karl Kuenzel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thurs., Dec. 25, 1980 - page 5
HUGO G. RADUE Hugo G. Radue, age 84, a Denmark Resident, died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 1997, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 1997, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Pastor Thomas A. Mielke will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. He was born November 15, 1912, in Cooperstown, son of the late William and Rosalie (Inuth) Radue. Mr. Radue and the former Louise O. Lemke were married May 15, 1937, at Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison, and the couple enjoyed more than 60 years together. Hugo farmed the family farm in Cooperstown most of his life until moving to Denmark in 1973. He worked at Dufek Manufacturing in Denmark until he retired at the age of 77. Hugo was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Maribel. He enjoyed playing cards and pending time with relatives and friends. Survivors include his wife, Louise, and their children, William and Janet Radue, Neenah, Edgar and Janet Radue, Howards Grove, John and Debbie Radue, Green Bay; nine grandchildren, Craig (Sharon) Radue, West Allis, Joel (Karen) Radue, Waukesha, Katherine (Phil) Stern, Waco, Neb., Jonathan Radue, Chicago, Timothy (Dawn) Radue, Valders, Lisa Radue, Nicolet, Minn., Daniel (Jenny) Radue, Howards Grove, Amy Radue, Howards Grove, Nicole Radue, Green Bay; eight great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Hugo Habeck, Whitelaw; a sister-in-law, Cora Lemke, Oconto Falls; along with nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norma Kasten and Meta Habeck; one brother, Hilmer Radue. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, after 12 noon on Sunday until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. The Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family. “The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Thomas Mielke, to the staff of Bellin Hospital, and to all of Hugo’s neighbors for their kindness, care and concern.” Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1997 P. A2
JULIA RADUE Mrs. Albert Radue, 62, of Maribel, died Friday at St. Vincent’s hospital where she underwent an operation for goitre (sic). The funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the residence, one mile south of Maribel, and at 1:30 at St. John’s Evangelical church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Radue, formerly Miss Julia Schley, was born Dec. 24, 1875, in the Town of Cooperstown. She was married to Mr. Radue in 1907. He survives with two daughters, Mrs. Viola Dunker of Clairmont, Minn., and Mrs. Harvey Kitzerow, Morrison; one son, Oliver, Maribel; two brothers, Otto Schley, Maribel and William Schley, Fairbolt, Minn., five sisters, Miss Rose Schley and Mrs. Robert Habeck, both of Maribel, Mrs. Ida Delke, Ellisville, Mrs. Alma Greenacly of Minnesota and Mrs. Emma Schlegelmilch of Green Bay; and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 10, 1938 P. 4
LORNA MAE RADUE Six-Months Old Baby Suffocates Lorna Mae Radue of Maribel Found Dead A six-months old child suffocated in a bed at the home of an uncle near Maribel late Saturday afternoon as the parents were at the St. John’s Lutheran church in Maribel, assisting in decorating the edifice for the Christmas season. Lorna Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Radue, had been brought to the home of Mr. Radue’s brother, Hugo, also of Rt. 1, Maribel, shortly after 3 o’clock by the parents. Also left at the Hugo Radue home were (private, two other small children of Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Radue. When the latter returned to the home shortly before 5 o’clock, after assisting in decorating the church at Maribel, they found the infant dead. According to Dr. Joseph May of Maribel, who was called, the child suffocated in a pillow which in some manner had slid over the child’s face. Survivors are the parents; a brother, (private), and sister, (private; and grandfathers, William Radue and William Engelbrecht, both of Maribel. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hilmer Radue home and at 2 o’clock at the St. John’s Lutheran church, Maribel. The body may be viewed at the home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1947 P. 1
LOUISE O. RADUE Louise O. Radue, age 93, of Wayside, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007. She was born on July 4, 1913, in Lark, daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Haese) Lemke. She married Hugo G. Radue on May 15, 1937, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1997. Louise and Hugo farmed on the family farm until retiring to Denmark in 1973. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Morrison, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Maribel until the time of her death. Louise is survived by her three sons and their wives: William and Janet Radue of Neenah; Edgar and Janet Radue of Howards Grove; and John and Debbie Radue of Green Bay; nine grandchildren: Craig (Sharon) Radue of West Allis; Joel (Karen) Radue of Waukesha; Katherine (Phil) Stern, Waco, Neb.; Jonathan Radue, North Hollywood, Calif.; Timothy (Dawn) Radue, Valders; Lisa Radue, San Jose, Calif.; Daniel (Jenny) Radue, Howards Grove; Amy (Nicholas) Binsfeld, Plymouth; and Nicole Radue and fiancé, Seth Meddaugh, Green Bay; 16 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Hugo Habeck, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Cora Lemke, Oconto Falls; nieces nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her brother: Alfred; and an infant brother: Ramon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, with Pastor Mark Walters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Church on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family. The family wishes to thank the staff at Wayside Parkview Estate, for all their care and compassion. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 19, 2007 pg. A3
OLIVER RADUE Oliver “Ollie” Radue, age 89, of Maribel, died early Friday, October 30, 1998, at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm. Monday, November 2, 1998, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Thomas Mielke will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Ollie was born on July 10, 1909, son of the late Albert and Julia (Schley) Radue. Ollie was a lifelong resident of the Maribel area where he worked the family farm. On November 12, 1933, he married Fern Rusch in Reedsville and the couple would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. He is survived by his wife, Fern, Maribel; one son, Ronald, Maribel; one sister, Betty Kitzeroy, Green Bay. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Viola Dunker ;two brothers-in-law, Harvey Kitzerow and William Dunker. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Maribel, on Monday, November 2, 1998, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. The Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Herald Times Reporter, October 31, 1998 P. A2
RONALD A. RADUE Ronald A. Radue, age 68, Maribel, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at a local hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1934 in Reedsville, son of Fern (Rusch) and the late Oliver Radue. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1952, and was employed at Eastman's and after farmed on the family farm. Ron was very inventive and enjoyed making all kinds of things. Survivors include his loving mother: Fern, Maribel. He was preceded in death by his father. Family and friends may call Friday, July 11, 2003 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark. Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Walters officiating. Interment will be in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Maribel. Herald Times Reporter July 2003
ROSALIE RADUE MRS. W. RADUE DIES SUNDAY AT THE HOSPITAL Mrs. William Radue, 41, sister of Mrs. Karl Kawalle and Herbert Knuth of this city, passed away at the hospital here on Sunday. She has been a patient there for the past three weeks. The deceased was a native of the town of Gibson and since her marriage has resided on a farm in the town of Cooperstown. Mrs. Radue, whose maiden name was Rose Knuth, was born Jan. 8, 1890 in the town of Gibson. She married William Radue in 1908. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Meta at home and Mrs. Herbert Kasten of Denmark; two sons, Hilmer and Hugo, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Carl Kawalle and a brother, Herbert Knuth, both of this city and an aged grandmother, Mrs. William Sturm of Watertown. Funeral services will be held from the home, Maribel Route 1, Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock and at 1:30 from the St. John’s Lutheran church at Maribel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 23, 1931 P. 2
ROSE RADUE Mrs. Herman Radue, 69, resident of Maribel, died at her home Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. R. G. Koch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Rose Frenz was born May 1, 1891, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frenz. She was married to Mr. Radue at Maribel, May 3, 1911, and the couple settled on the homestead farm, living there until retiring in 1937 and moving to Maribel. Surviving are the husband, a sister, Mrs. Herman Dreier, of St. Helens, Ore., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 13, 1960 P. 11
WILLIAM RADUE William H. Radue of Rt. 1, Maribel, died at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. He was a patient at the hospital about three and a half weeks. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, by the Rev. R. G. Koch officiating, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Radue was born April 22, 1881, in the town of Cooperstown to the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Radue. He had been residing in this vicinity his entire life. On April 26, 1908, he married Rosalie Knuth in the town of Gibson. She died in 1931. He retired from farming 13 years ago, since, then making his home with his son Hilmer. He is survived by two sons, Hugo of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Hilmer of Rt. 1, Maribel; two daughters; Mrs. Herbert Kasten of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Hugo Habeck of Rt. 1, Maribel; a brother, Herman Radue, of Maribel; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home in Denmark from Tuesday noon until Wednesday morning when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1954 P. 19
IRMA A. JAEGER RONSMAN Irma A. Ronsman, 52, Ashwaubenon, died Saturday, April 30 at a Green Bay Hospital. She was born July 11, 1935 in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of Renata Jaeger and the late Alfred Jaeger. Survivofrs include her mother, Mrs. Alfred Jaeger, Manitowoc; three daughters, jean, Terry and Julie Ronsman, all of Ashwaubenon; three brothers, Herman Jaeger, Two Rivers, Robert Jaeger, Elburn, Ill., and Paul Jaeger, Ocala, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Norma) Horning, Beechwood and nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Green Bay with Rev. Carl W. Voss officiating. Burial was at St. John Cemetery, Maribel. Denmark Press - Thursday, May 5, 1988
ALVINA SCHLEGELMILCH Mrs. Alvina Schlegelmilch Dies Last Night, Age 78 Mrs. Alvina Schlegelmilch, 78, who with her husband Emil operated the mill at Devil’s river near the Caves in the town of Cooperstown for years, died last night at the home. She was stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the home and at 1:30 p.m. from St. John’s Lutheran church at Maribel. Maiden name of the deceased was Alvina Selk. She was married to Emil Schlegelmilch and for many years they resided in Cooperstown. Her husband died a little over a year ago. Survivors are five sons, Walter, city, Emil and Raymond, Green Bay, Ervin, Denmark, and Kurt, Cooperstown; two daughters, Mrs. Gust Moldenhauer, city, and Mrs. Frank Gust, Plattville; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Hubbel, Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Charles Selk, city, and Herman Selk, Spokane, Wash. The body will be at the Knudson undertaking parlors at Denmark until Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 25, 1935 P. 2
ELSIE SCHLEGELMILCH From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Rosecrans, 10 Mar.) Death of Else, the 21-day old daughter of E. Schlegelmilch, on 22 Feb. The burial was the 24th in St. Johannes. ******** Elsie Julia Marther Wilhelmine Schlegelmilch birth: 1 February 1897 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 22 February 1897 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Emil Schlegelmilch mother: Alvina Zelk Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
EMIL SCHLEGELMILCH DEATH AFTER LONG ILLNESS Emil Schlegelmilch Sr. Dies At The Family Home Emil Schlegelmilch Sr., 78, who in the early days operated one of the first feed and grist mills in the northwestern part of Manitowoc county near Maribel, died this morning at the family home, two miles west of the village. He had been in failing health for some time. The deceased was born in the county in 1856 and spent his entire life here. He was married in 1888 to Miss Alvina Felk. In the eighties, Mr. Schlegelmilch erected a grist and feed mill with water power along the Devil’s river north of the Caves in the town of Cooperstown. Farmers brought their produce to be made ready for use and the market. Later he operated a small farm. Lately he had been living a retired life. Survivors are his widow; five sons, Walter, city, Raymond and Emil Jr. of Green Bay, Erwin of Denmark and Kurt of Maribel; and two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mosenhauer of this city and Mrs. Frank Gust of Platteville. Funeral services will be held from St. John’s Evangelical church at Maribel Monday or Tuesday with interment in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 10, 1934 P. 4 ******** There is a short article with photos about the giving way of the old Rock River dam at the Schlegilmilch property/old mill site. It is in Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 11, 1934 P. 9
KURT SCHLEGELMILCH Kurt Schlegelmilch, 76, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Thursday morning at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, the Rev. Armin Engel officiating and with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Schlegelmilch was born at Newton July 4, 1887, son of the late Emil and Alvina Selk Schlegelmilch. He never married and operated the homestead farm. He served a short time during World War I. Surviving are a brother, Erwin, of Denmark and nieces and nephews. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Two Rivers Reporter, March 23, 1963 P. M-9
SELMA SCHLEGELMILCH Miss Schlegelmilch, 51, Dies At Bay Hospital Miss Thelma(sic) Schlegelmilch, age 51, Cooperstown, died at St. Elizabeth hospital in Green Bay early Sunday morning. Her death was caused by complications following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the German Lutheran church of Maribel, Rev. Kionka officiating. Burial will be in Cooperstown. The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1882. She lived there all her life. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schlegelmilch of Cooperstown; five brothers, Ervin of Denmark, Raymond of Denmark, Emil of Green Bay, Walter of Manitowoc, and Kurt(?) at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Gust Mosenhart of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Dust of Platteville. The body will be removed to the home Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 9, 1933 ******** Note: She is Selma on the census
ALBERT SCHLEY (d. 1964) Albert Schley, 69, of Maribel, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schley was born March 28, 1895, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late William and Hannah Jaeger Schley. He married Maria Jaeger at Merrill, Wis., Nov. 8, 1919, and the couple farmed near Maribel until May of 1956, moving then to the village. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Victor of Brillion, Gilbert of Luxemburg and Ruben of Rt. 1, Maribel; two brothers, Arthur of Phoenix, Ariz., and Paul of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Rose Karnopp of Maribel and seven grandchildren. A brother, Walter, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from 11:15 a.m. until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 29, 1964, P. T-3
ARTHUR SCHLEY Arthur Schley, 71, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Thursday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schley was born Feb. 4, 1902, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late William and Hannah Jaeger Schley. He married Golda Kohn Sept. 19, 1930, at Maribel. The couple farmed in the Maribel area until Mr. Schley's retirement and then moved to Arizona in 1959. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 1, 1971. He then returned to the Maribel area. Survivors include his mother-in-law, Mrs. Julia Kohn, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, afte 3 p.m. Sunday and after 12:30 p.m. Monday at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, July 27, 1973
AUGUST SCHLEY August Schlei of Rosecrans, who has been a patient in Holy Family Hospital for two weeks, died there Saturday morning at the advanced age of 84. The deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow and one son. The body was taken to Rosecrans for burial. Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909 ******** August Schlei (sic),78 years, an old settler of Cooperstown, died at the Holy Family hospital here, Saturday morning, where he had been for about two weeks. He was an uncle of Robert, Herman and George Olp, and Walter Schmidt of this city. He leaves a wife and one son who resides on the farm in Cooperstown. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home in Cooperstown. Interment was in the cemetery at Maribel. Manitowoc Pilot, July 15, 1909
DOROTHY C. SCHLEY Mrs. Milton (Dorothy) Schley, 59, of Maribel, died Saturday morning, October 3, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Karl Kuenzel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schley, nee Dorothy Trapp, was born Jan. 15, 1922, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Edna Krueger Trapp. She was married to Milton Schley Sept. 18, 1943. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Milton Jr. of Route 1, Two Rivers, and Alan of Maribel; her father, Albert Trapp of Route 2, Greenleaf, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 5 o’clock this Monday afternoon and at the church after 12 noon Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1981 P. 3
EMILIE SCHLEY Maribel – Rev. Kionka conducted the last sad rites for the deceased Mrs. Schley on Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News - Mon., Sept. 13, 1926 - page 6
ESTER SCHLEY Mrs. Wilbert (Esther) Schley, 61, of Route 1, Mishicot, died Sunday, August 31, at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Richard Froehlich will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Pat Schley of Route 1, Maribel and Roy Schley of Milwaukee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and John Rabenhorst of Route 1, Maribel and Sharon and Dennis Beeck of Mishicot and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and at the church after 12 noon Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1980 P.3
GOLDA SCHLEY Mrs. Arthur Schley, 61, of Phoenix, Ariz., a former Maribel resident, died Friday at Phoenix. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schley, nee Golda Kohn, was born Oct. 27, 1909, in Town of Cooperstown, daughter of Mrs. Julia Kohn and the late Herman Kohn. She married Arthur Schley Sept. 29, 1929, at Maribel. They farmed in the Maribel area until August 1957 when they moved to Phoenix. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Mrs. Julia Kohn, a sister, Mrs. Henry Kempfert of Maribel. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 2, 1971 P. 10
HANNA SCHLEY Funeral services for Mrs. William Schley, 75, who died Sunday at her home in Maribel, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Schley home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran church, Maribel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 2, 1946 P.2
HILDA SCHLEY Mrs. Hilda Schley, 82, of Maribel, died Thursday evening, March 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Karl Kuenzel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schley was born Oct. 23, 1899, in the Town of Morrison, daughter of the late Carl Rose and Augusta Loppnow Rose. She was married to Walter Schley, June 8, 1921, at Wayside. Survivors include two brothers, Rudolph of Reedsville and Carl of Route 2, Greenleaf and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter in 1950, a brother, Adolph Rose and a sister, Mathilda Siebert. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6,1982 P. 3
IDA SCHLEY (d. 1922) COOPERSTOWN WOMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE After just having passed the sixty-fourth milestone in life, Mrs. Ida Schley, nee Ida Zahn, of the village of Cooperstown, died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. Mrs. Schley was a lifelong resident of the county. She was born in the village on October 8, 1858 and in 1881 became he (sic) wife of John Schley, deceased. The deceased was ill for only two weeks preceding her death. The survivors are three sons, Charles of the town of Gibson, Louis who resides in the old homestead, Albert of Shirley; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Gauger of this city, Mrs. Alvina Olp of Potters and one sister, Mrs. William Raduenz of Luxemberg. Funeral services will be held from the Schley home on Friday with services at St. John's Lutheran church at Maribel at two o'clock. Burial will also take place at Maribel. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 1, 1922 P.10
IRENE BERNICE SCHLEY Irene Bernice Schley, age 90, of Maribel, WI, died peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014 surrounded by her family at Harmony House in Denmark, WI. “Don’t weep for me, for I have gone to my Heavenly home to be with Jesus.” Irene was born at home in Morrison, WI, on February 4, 1924 to the late George C. Lemke and Sarah (Hussong) Lemke. She was baptized on February 24, 1924. After Irene’s mother died on December 30,1929, she was raised by her father, grandparents and many loving and caring aunts and uncles (Hussung and Lemke families). Upon her 8th grade graduation, Irene worked for families in Morrison, Maribel, Denmark and Two Rivers, cleaning their homes, along with cooking and babysitting their children. She was later employed at Eggers and the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. The assembly line work included constructing backs of airplane seats for the war effort and coffee pots. Irene spent many hours driving her daughters to piano lessons. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking (especially cookies and rice krispie bars for her grandchildren). Irene enjoyed working in her floral and vegetable gardens including her strawberry and raspberry patches. Summer was always very busy with farm work, driving tractor in the fields along with harvesting the garden. By the end of fall, the vegetable bins were filled in the cellar and pantry shelves lined with fruits and vegetables she had canned. Later in life, in addition to raising her family, Irene returned to the workforce and was employed in housekeeping at Bornemann Nursing Home in Green Bay. Ruben and Irene traveled to Florida, Washington D.C., Arizona, Missouri, Illinois, Washington and Canada to vacation and most importantly visit family. A trip to Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) with friends was a major milestone in her travels. In her retirement years, she tended to the beautiful mandevillas on her front porch, along with crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles. She spent many hours at her sewing maching mending her grandchildren’s blue jeans. She also enjoyed playing sheepshead with the card clubs (lots of fun and laughter). She is survived by Ruben, her husband of 58 years and four daughters, Sarah, Maribel; Mary (Gary) Konop, Denmark; Rachel (Steven) Post, Maribel; Rhoda Schley, Greenleaf; grandchildren include: Evan Post, Maribel, Jared (Ashley) Post, Denmark; Ethan Post (Sam Zweerik, fiancé), Maribel; Jeremy Post, Maribel; Robert Diny, Madison; Hannah Diny, Chena Hot Springs, Alaska; Owen Diny, Maidon; Elliott Diny, Greenleaf. Irene has one great granddaughter, Daisy Post. Irene is further survived by her cousins (the Hussong and Lemke families) and one nephew and two nieces. Irene was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Victor Schley and Gilbert (Laverne) Schley. Family and friends may call on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, with Rev. Daniel Cole officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers the family asking that memorials be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, Maribel. The family wishes to thank the staff at Harmony House for the professional care of our mother, along with the Care Team from Unity Hospice. We are also thankful for the kindness and thoughtfulness of so many caring relatives and friends. Green Bay Press Gazette - May 7, 2014
LAURA SCHLEY Mrs. Louise (Laura) Schley 85, of Rt. 2, Greenleaf, a former Maribel area resident, died Monday night in a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armn Engel ill officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schley, nee Laura Brandt, was born Aug. 9, 1892, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Fred and Alvina Fischer Brandt. She was married to Louis Schley Oct. 25, 1912, in Reedsville. Mr. Schley preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1972. Survivors include four sons, Wilbert and Melvin of Rt. 1, Maribel, Milton of Maribel and Lester of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Sylvia) Klug of Rt. 2, Greenleaf; sister, Freida Endries of Brillion, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A son, Roland, and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon and in the church after 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1977 P. 3 ******** (09 Aug 1892/Oct 1977/SSDI)
LOUIS SCHLEY Louis A. Schley, 81, of Rt. 2, Greenleaf, a former Maribel area resident, died Thursday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schley was born Oct. 9, 1890, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Ida Zalm Schley. He married Laura Brandt Oct. 25, 1912, at Reedsville. Survivors include his wife, four sons, Wilbert and Melvin, of Rt. 1, Maribel, Milton, of Maribel and Lester, of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Sylvia) Klug, of Rt. 2, Greenleaf; a brother, Albert, of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Gauger and Mrs. Alvina Olp, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, Roland, and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. Sunday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1972 ***** (09 Oct 1890/Aug 1972/SSDI)
MARIE SCHLEY Mrs. Albert (Marie) Schley, 88, former Maribel resident, died early Sunday morning, June 10, at Kewaunee Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Keith Bilitz will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schley was born May 12, 1896, at Merrill, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Wilhelmina Jaeger. She married Albert Schley in Nov., 1919. He preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1964. Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law, Reuben and Irene Schley of Maribel and LaVerne Schley of Luxemburg and a sister, Margaret Schleif of Merrill, Wis., seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Victor and Gilbert, and a great grandson. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 o’clock this Monday afternoon and after 12 noon Tuesday at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1984 P. 3
MELVIN R. SCHLEY Melvin R. Schley, age 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home-Kellnersville. Rev. Timothy Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Maribel. Melvin was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Maribel, son of the late Louis and Laura Brandt Schley. Melvin was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing in Two Rivers until his retirement. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law: Milton and Mildred Schley, Maribel; Lester and Elda Schley, Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Roland and Wilbert, one sister: Sylvia Klug. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home-Kellnersville from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, September 18, 2002 pg. A3
MILTON H. SCHLEY Milton H. Schley, age 86, of Maribel, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005 at River's Bend Nursing Home in Manitowoc. He was born Nov. 13, 1918 in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Louis and Laura (Brandt) Schley. He attended Maribel area schools. He married Dorothy Trapp, Sept. 18, 1943, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1981. He married Mildred Krejcarek, Nov. 26, 1982. Milton farmed in the Maribel area and in later years drove cement truck for Zeman Construction. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Maribel. Milton enjoyed farm life, woodworking, gardening and playing cards and dice. Survivors include his wife: Mildred; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Milton (Jean) of Denmark and Alan; two stepchildren: Marvin (Eileen) Krejcarek of Maribel; Donald (Judy) Krejcarek of Denmark; and Janet Sullivan of Maribel; two grandchildren: Ginger Van Lanen and Jeff Schley; six stepgrandchildren: Shane Krejcarek, Shannon Lundstrom, Michael Sullivan, Sheilah Kittell, Christopher and Brian Krejcarek; two great-grandsons: Travis and Timmy; one sister-in-law: Elda Schley of Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and special friends: Victor and Delores Berger. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and a sister-in-law: Wilbert (Esther), Lester and Melvin; and one sister and brother-in-law: Sylvia (Arnold) Klug. Family and friends may call Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Maribel. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at church, with Pastor Mark Walters officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter January 2005 ******** Milton H. Schley, 86, Maribel, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Rivers Bend Nursing Home in Manitowoc. Family and friends may call Saturday, January 29, 2005, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Maribel. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at church, with Pastor Mark Walters officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter January 2005
RUBEN WALTER SCHLEY Ruben Walter Schley, age 90, of Maribel, WI died on Monday afternoon, January 9, 2016 (sic) with family at his side at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living in Denmark, WI. Ruben was born at home on the family farm on October 21, 1926 to the late Albert Schley and Marie (Jaeger) Schley and was the youngest of three sons. He was a member of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Maribel and was baptized on November 3, 1926. He attended St John's Lutheran School Maribel and was confirmed on May 18, 1941. Upon his 8th grade graduation, Ruben worked on the family dairy farm with his family. He assumed the milking chores on the farm when his father had a heart attack. Summer months were warm and busy with harnessing the horses for field work early in the morning when it was cooler and with the shocking of wheat and oats. Threshing season was quite exciting as the threshing crew moved from farm to farm in the Maribel area. In Ruben's young adult years he worked for Frank C Kellner at Kellner's Market in Maribel assisting with the smoking of the hams. He was later employed at the Maribel Dairy and Maribel Heating and Plumbing. Ruben married Irene Bernice Schley on March 17, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church in Denmark, WI. Their honeymoon took them on Route 66 to California and Mexico and then back to Maribel. Ruben and Irene milked their cows on the dairy farm for the next 35 years and the Lord blessed them with four daughters. Ruben taught his daughters how to milk and care for the cows and dairy calves, tend to the chickens and how to drive a Tractor. Summer months though busy always included the Jaeger Family Reunion at Shawano Lake. By the end of fall crops were harvested and vegetable bins in the basement were filled. Winter months included sitting around the kitchen table and reading the old Atlas Books, along with snowmobiling at Lewis Forty. For a few years Ruben worked for Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc. Ruben also enjoyed being a member of the Dart Ball Team for his home church back in the 1960's. In 1965 Ruben was awarded Century Farm Ownership Certificates from the State of Wisconsin and Manitowoc County for continuous family ownership since 1854. Ruben's passion was Belgium Horses. No more milking chores allowed Ruben to purchase his Draft Horses, Jane and Jean. During fall he would drive the team into Maribel for stops at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran School (Show and Tell time for his grandsons) or down to Lewis Forty into the woods. During the winter months Ruben's family including the cousins were huddled in the farm wagon as he drove them around the neighborhood. Many spring and summer weekends were now spent at either a local or State Horse Pull or a Draft Horse Sale in Topeka, Indiana. In fall he spent many weekdays sawing down trees at Lewis Forty and making firewood for his wood stove. Retirement now allowed Ruben and Irene to make more trips to Merrill, WI to visit his cousin Rudy and the Jaeger cousins. Trips to Michigan, Illinois, Washington, Arizona and Canada to visit family were followed by a trip to Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) with friends. Ruben attended his grandchildren's piano recitals, school plays and would attend the Brown County Fair to view their fair projects. He helped Irene with her mandevillas on the front porch and enjoyed planting and tending to his vegetable garden. He played sheepshead with the card clubs and never passed on an invitation from Kip to drive to Equity in Reedsville for lunch. Ruben was a volunteer firefighter for 49 years until 2015, participating in fire runs for the Maribel Volunteer Fire Department. 2013 was a year of milestones. Ruben drove his John Deere Tractor for the last time and a tornado passed through the Maribel area in August. He assisted in the days and weeks to follow in cleanup on the home farm and in the Vineyard; and in early October he watched as portions of the cow barn and horse barn were rebuilt by his friend Wilbur and family. Ruben served as a Town Supervisor for the Town of Cooperstown, on the Church Council at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Maribel, the Board of Directors for Maribel Non-Profit Housing and Viking Community Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Maribel Lions Club, the February Club of Two Rivers and a Lifetime Member of the Maribel Volunteer Fire Department. Ruben is survived by his children: Sarah Schley, Maribel; Mary (Gary) Konop, Denmark; and Rachel (Steven) Post, Maribel. Grandchildren include: Evan Post, Maribel; Jared (Ashley) Post and their children Daisy and Raymond of Denmark; Ethan (Sam) Post, Denmark; Jeremy Post, Maribel; Robert Diny, Lake Forest, CA; Hannah Diny, Urbana, IL; Owen Diny, Greenleaf, WI; Elliott Diny, Whitewater, WI. Ruben is further survived by his cousin Marilynn Behmer, along with the Jahnke, Schleif and Jaeger cousins and one nephew and 2 nieces. Ruben was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Irene B Schley and his daughter Rhoda L Schley; along with his two brothers: Victor Schley and Gilbert (Laverne) Schley and his father in-law and mother in-law George C Lemke and Sarah Lemke. His celebration of life eternal will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel with the Reverend Daniel Cole officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 11:45 am with the service starting at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home of Denmark is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorials be made to St John's Lutheran Church and School, Maribel. The family wishes to thank Pastor Cole for his visits to see Ruben and to the staff at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living for the professional care of our father, along with the Southern Care Hospice Team (Melissa, Jackie and Sarah). Thanks to John and Carolynn Rabenhorst, Cory Rabenhorst, Keith La Count and Mike Larsen for driving Ruben to many a Wisconsin Horse Pull or Draft Horse Sale in Topeka, Indiana. We are also thankful for the kindness and thoughtfulness of Kip and Debbie, Eugene and Darlene and Larry and Donna for their care and concern as a neighbor of Ruben. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 11, 2017
WALTER SCHLEY Walter Schley, 51, of Maribel, died suddenly at his home Monday of a heart attack. He had gone to work as usual in the morning when he was stricken and died a short time later. He was born in Cooperstown in 1898 and in 1921 married Miss Hilda Rose. He operated a farm near Maribel for 21 years and 10 years ago moved into the village. Survivors are his wife; three brothers, Albert and Arthur, Maribel, Paul of Whitelaw; sister, Mrs. Rose Karnopp of Maribel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Schley home and at 1:30 at St. Johns Lutheran church in the village. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 9, 1950 P. 2
WILBERT SCHLEY Wilbert Schley, 77, of 13610 East Pine Ridge Road, Mishicot, died Monday, February 18, 1991, at a Manitowoc Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Michael Riley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born January 31, 1914, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Louis and Laura Brandt Schley. He married the former Esther Gauger June 18, 1938, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Maribel. She preceded him in death August 31, 1980. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He farmed in the Maribel area until 1978 and also worked at the Maribel Grain Company. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Pat Schley of Maribel, Roy Schley of Milwaukee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and John Rabenhorst of Maribel, Sharon and Dennis Beeck of Mishicot; seven grandchildren, Rick and his wife, Wendy Rabenhorst, Todd and Cory Rabenhorst, Kris, Laurie and Kelly Beeck and Jamie Schley; three brothers, Lester Schley of Green Bay, Milton and Melvin Schley, both of Maribel; a sister, Sylvia Klug of Greenleaf and a special friend, Gladys Stefl of Mishicot. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jay Rabenhorst and a brother, Roland Schley. Friends may call at Knutson-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Highway R, Denmark, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for St. John’s Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1991 P. B8
WILLIAM SCHLEY (d. 1943) William Schley, 78, retired Cooperstown farmer, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the Schley home in Maribel and at two o’clock from the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church in the village. The Rev. Gerhard Struch will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schley was born in Cooperstown in 1865 and in 1891 married Miss Hannah Jaeger. They located on a farm in Cooperstown and 22 years ago moved into Maribel. Survivors are the widow; four sons, Albert, Walter, and Arthur of Maribel, Paul of Whitelaw; daughter, Mrs. Louis Karnopp, Maribel; and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 2, 1943 P. 2
CAROL SCHULTZ Mrs. Marvin (Carol) Schultz, 64, of Maribel, died October 20, 1990 at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Revs. Michael Riley and Roy Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born December 2, 1925 to the late Clarence and Martha Rehbein Ebeling. She graduated from Denmark High School and Bethany Lutheran College at Mankato, Minnesota. She married Marvin Schultz July 10, 1948. He preceded her in death May 25, 1978. She had taught school at St. Johns at Maribel for 5 years and at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Green Bay for 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the MLHS Ladies Guild, St. John's Ladies Aide, Lutheran Womens Missionary Society, Farm Bureau and Senior Citizen Group. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, Nona and David Korte,m Naomi and Greg Klein, all of Manitowoc, Nancy and Thomas Ollendorf of Mishicot, Bonnie Schultz of Maribel, Sherry and Dale Rezba of Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Frederick and Dorothy Ebeling of Maribel; 10 grandchildren, Kristen and Chad Korte, Kimberly and McKensie Klein, Lee, Tonya and Regina Ollendorf, Brent, Mandy and Seth Rezba. Friends may call at the Knutson-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, Cty. Hwy. R, Denmark, from 4-9 pm Tuesday and after 12 noon Wednesday at the church until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for Manitowoc Lutheran High School, St. Johns Lutheran School, Maribel and St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Oct. 22, 1990 - page B8
CAROLINE SCHULTZ (d. 1895) (First publication March 17, 1904.) In county Court-Manitowoc County. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of August and Caroline Schultz, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Emelia Giese of Manitowoc city, in said county, representing among other things that August and Coroline (sic) Schultz, inhabitants of said county, on the 30th day of January, A.D. 1904 and January 21st A.D. 1895 respectively, died intestate both at Cooperstown, leaving estate to be administered and that said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estates be to Frank F. Giese granted. It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County court to be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of April A.D. 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc city in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 15th day of March, A.D. 1904. By the Court John Chloupek, County Judge Manitowoc Post, Thursday, March 17, 1904 P. 8
MARVIN SCHULTZ Marvin Schultz, 57, of Route 1, Maribel, died Thursday in a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schultz was born February 4, 1921 in Cooperstown, son of Amanda Salsieden Schultz and the late Carl Schultz. Over the various years, Mr. Schultz served as St. John Church treasurer, janitor and a school board member. He was also director of the Farm Bureau, base operator for the Viking Rescue Squad of Denmark and active in Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Mr. Schultz farmed at Route 1, Maribel and was a welder at Manitowoc Shipyards for 20 years. He married Carol Ebeling July 10, 1948 in Maribel. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. David (Nona) Korte of Manitowoc, Miss Naomi of Two Rivers, Mrs. Tom (Nancy) Ollendorf of Mishicot, Miss Bonnie at home and Mrs. Dale (Sherry) Rezba of Maribel; his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Anita Gruetzmacher of Stangelville, Mrs. Leland Felz of Route 1, DePere and Mrs. Carl Schmidt of DePere and seven grandchildren. Friends may call in Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark after 3 pm Saturday and after 11 am Sunday at the church until the time of services. Memorials may be made to St. John Improvement Fund and Manitowoc Lutheran High School fund which has been established by the fund. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, May 26, 1978 - page 3 ******** MARVIN SCHULTZ 04 Feb 1921 May 1978/SSDI
EDWARD W. SCHUMANN Edward Schuman (SIC) , 69, of Maribel, died Wednesday night, November 19, 1986, at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Rev. Arthur Calies will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Schuman was born March 1, 1917, at Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late William and Carrie Berendt Schuman. He married the former Ruth Jaeger on May 8, 1948. Mr. Schuman was employed at Koepp Electric from 1937 until 1963. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter and a son-in-law, Carol and Blaise Becker of Denmark; a brother, Arthur Schuman of Manitowoc and a sister, Ella Schultz of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by a brother.Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, after 11 a.m. Saturday and until the hour of service. There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Knutson Funeral Home of Denmark assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Nov. 20, 1986 P. 17
RUTH SCHUMANN Ruth Schuman, 86, Maribel, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23, 2011 at her home. She was born May 31, 1925 in the town of Cooperstown, daughter to the late Louis and Leona (Pautz) Jager. She married Edward Schuman on May 8, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Maribel, and he preceded her in death in 1986. Ruth operated Schuman’s Bar in Maribel for 32 years, and stayed tending bar for many years after. Her favorite past-time was shaking dice and enjoying a few beers. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Becker; a grandson, Kenneth Becker; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Jaeger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Harvey and Reuben (Eleanor) Family and friends may call Monday, December 26, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R. Denmark. Interment will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Maribel. On line condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneral home.com
LILLIAN STURM Miss Lilly Sturm, 64, resident of Rt. 1, Maribel, all her life, collapsed and died Sunday morning in a Chicago railway station. She was returning from a visit at homes of friends and relatives in Tucson, Ariz., where she suffered a heart attack. Funeral services have been tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Maribel, the Rev. R. G. Koch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Jan. 21, 1892, in the Town of Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Sturm. She is survived by several uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 29, 1956 P. 17
ALBERT TRAPP Albert Trapp, 98, a former Route 1, Maribel resident, died Thursday, May 16, at Appleton Memorial Home, Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Arthur Collins will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Trapp was born Nov. 16, 1888, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frederick F. Redrich (sic) and Kathrina Mass Trapp. He married Edna Krueger April 14, 1921. She preceded him in death Sept. 22, 1975. Mr. Trapp was a farmer and beekeeper for many years. Survivors include a son-in-law, Milton Schley Sr. of Maribel; two grandsons, Milton Schley Jr. and Allen Schley; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Kittell of Green Bay; nieces, nephews and special friends, Marvin and Marie Pantzlaff. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Schley, two brothers and seven sisters. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 6:30 o’clock this Saturday evening and after 12 noon Sunday at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1985 P. 3
EDNA TRAPP Mrs. Albert Trapp, 74, of route 1, Maribel, died Monday morning at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Trapp was born Oct. 30, 1900, daughter of the late William and Catherine Moschel Krueger. She was married to Albert Trapp April 14, 1924, in the Town of Glenmore. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, (private); four brothers, Roy of Neenah, Edward of Menasha, and Alfred and Marvin, of DePere; a sister, Miss Grace Krueger, of DePere; two grandsons, Milton and Allen Schley, a great granddaughter; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Walter Krueger and Mrs. Milton Krueger, of DePere. Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 5 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, September 22, 1975 P. 13
CARL WEGNER Greenstreet News: On Sunday morning Mr. Carl Wagner (sic), aged Sixty years, passed away here at his home after a long and painful illness. Mr. Wagner was a respected and highly esteemed friend and neighbor, and his demise will be deplored by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife, two daughter and seven sons, some of whom reside in Minnesota, North Dakota and Northern Wisconsin. Funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church. Rev. Kionki officiated. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 9, 1909 pg. 8 ******** Maribel News: Charles Wagner an old settler and highly respected citizen died last Sunday morning. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy and for the last few years his health had been poor. He was about 70 years of age and was born in Germany. He came to this country when a young man and followed the occupation of farming. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, eight sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home. The burial was at the Lutheran cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 9, 1909 pg. 8
HERMAN F. WEGNER (d. 2000) Herman F. “Butch” Wegner, age 75, formerly of Maribel, died Monday, November 27, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2000, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 14211 S. Maribel Rd., Maribel, with Pastor Thomas A. Mielke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born January 13, 1925, in the town of Cooperstown, son of Herman C. and Esther W. (Moschel) Wegner. He married Mildred Kasten on October 15, 1947, in Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, Maribel; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Joan Wegner, Randy and Kay Wegner, all of Maribel, Don and Laura Wegner, Clinton, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Mike Zirbel, De Pere; 11 grandchildren, Jenny, Kari, Kelli, Jay, Troy, Nathan, Sara and Bo Wegner, Chelsea, Jordan and Noah Zirbel; one sister-in-law, Blondine Wegner, Maribel; one brother-in-law, Orville Ihlenfeld, Luxemburg, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Reinhard Wegner, and one sister, Ruth Ihlenfeld. Visitation will be Friday December 1, 2000, from 9-11 a.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Maribel. Memorials may be made on Herman’s behalf to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Knutson/Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark Is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Novembe 30, 2000 P. A2
MILDRED MARIE WEGNER Mildred Marie Wegner, 90, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at her home at Parkview Estates, Wayside. She was born to William and Ella (Klug) Kasten on February 12, 1927 in Wayside, WI. She was baptized on February 27, 1927 and confirmed on May 4, 1941 at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. She graduated from Brillion High School. On October 15, 1947, she married Herman F. Wegner at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, WI. Mildred and Herman farmed in Maribel until their retirement in 1988. She remained in Maribel after her husband's death in 2000, then made her new home at Parkview Estates in 2013. She is survived by 3 sons, Roger (Joan) Wegner of Maribel, Randy Wegner of Maribel, Don Wegner (Laurie Merline-Wegner) of Green Bay, and one daughter, Sandra (Mike) Zirbel of DePere. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Jenny (Pat) Margelofsky of Fond du Lac, Kari (Jeremiah) Falck of Milwaukee, Kelli (Tim) Hawkins of Oconomowoc, Jay Wegner (Andrea Tivers-Wegner) of Oakland, CA, Nathan (Marie) Wegner of Maribel, Sara (Josh) Stewart of De Pere, Bo Wegner (fiance' Jen) of Green Bay, Chelsea (Kris) Scheider of De Pere, Jordan (Alyssa) Zirbel of De Pere, and Noah Zirbel (fiance' Linsey) of Fond du Lac. Great grandchildren: Louisa Falck, Madaline and Nora Tivers- Wegner, Jonathan Wegner, Owen, Olivia and Evelyn Scheider. Step-grandchildren, Amanda, Erin and Maleah, and step great-grand children, Logan and Zach. Millie is further survived by one sister-in-law, Maydean Kasten of Wayside, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herman, three brothers and one sister-in-law Ervin (June) Kasten, Herbert Kasten and Delmar Kasten; Herman's siblings, Reinhard (Blondine) Wegner, Ruth (Orville) Ihlenfeld, one grandson, Troy Wegner, and two nieces, Barbara and Christine. Friends and family may call at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 14311 S. Maribel Rd, Maribel, on Monday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The funeral service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Daniel Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home of Denmark is assisting the family. Condolences can be made at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the St. John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Parkview Estates for their care and concern for Millie while she lived there. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 21, 2017
EMMA WENDT Mrs. Henry Wendt, 66, died this morning at the farm home in Cooperstown, a mile west of Maribel. Death was due to pneumonia. She had been ill a week. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Maribel. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wendt, nee Emma Gruetzmacker, was born in Montpelier, Kewaunee county, in 1872 and in 1894 was married to Henry Wendt. They located on the homestead farm west of Maribel. Survivors are the widower; three sons, Harry, Manitowoc Rapids, Erwin, Maribel, Reinhart, Cooperstown; five daughters, Bertha and Alma, on home farm, Mrs. Ida Gronemeyer and Helen, Milwaukee, Mrs. Arthur Trettow, Luxemburg; brother, Herman, Kewaunee, sister, Mrs. William Umnus, Greenleaf, Wis. The body will be taken to the Wendt home Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 21, 1938 P. 9
HARRY A. WENDT ROSENCRANS news: With military honors the body of the late Harry Wendt was laid to rest on Sunday. He died at Camp Custer, having fallen a victim to pneumonia developing from influenza. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at Maribel. Private Wendt is survived by his parents, five sisters and three brothers. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 19, 1918, Page 2
HENRY WENDT Henry Wendt, 71, retired town of Cooperstown farmer, died last night at the homestead farm now operated by his son Reinholdt. He suffered a stroke Monday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o’clock from the St. John’s Evan. Lutheran church at Maribel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wendt was born in Germany and when a young man, came to this country. He married Miss Emma Gruetzmacher in 1884. He purchased a farm and served several years as assessor of Cooperstown. He was also a director of the Manitowoc Rapids Mutual Fire Insurance company for 28 years. Mrs. Wendt preceded him in death two years ago. A son, Harry, who enlisted in the World War, died of the flu in a training camp 22 years ago. Survivors are three sons, Arthur of Manitowoc Rapids, Erwin and Reinholdt of Cooperstown; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Gronemeyer of Rockfield, Wis., Bertha and Anna at home, Helen of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ervin Treptow of Luxemburg; three brothers, Albert of Two Brooks, S.D., Otto of Washingon, and Herman of Cooperstown; and four grandchildren. The body may be viewed Friday and on Saturday until the hour of services at the Wendt home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 20, 1940 P. 2
FLORENTINA ZAHN (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 9 May 1883...edited) Florentine Luise Zahn born Sager was born July 26, 1824, in Gaiglitz, Kreis Regenwalde, Pommern, baptized there, and confirmed in Labun. In September 1844 she married Joachim Zahn. They emigrated in 1856, making their home here in Cooperstown, after a short stay in Cedarburg. She had been sick for some time, until recently she developed a cough that made her weaken, and on Monday morning at one o’clock (May 7), she died at the age of 58 years, 9 months, 11 days. She is survivied by a husband and four married daughters. Four children have preceded her in death.
WILHELM ZETTLER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 27 January 1883...edited) Wilhelm Zettler was born January 3, 1819, in Saxony. In 1853 he emigrated to America, and in 1856 he married Martha born Landi. They had nine children, all living and grown. On Tuesday the 23rd he died at the age of 64 years, 20 days. ******** (Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 1 Feb. 1883 Wm. Zettler died on 23 Jan. in Town Kossuth.)