ANNIE LAX Mrs. Henry Lax, 73, of 908A South 23rd St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died early Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Annie Heinricks in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and in 1904 was married to Henry Lax. They located on a farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. In 1951 they retired and moved to Manitowoc. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Bauer and Mrs. Evarist Bast of Manitowoc, Mrs. Victor Bauer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Raymond Kaufman of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; son, Clarence of Manitowoc; three brothers, John of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Louis of Green Bay; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Knights of Columbus. Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, April 17, 1954 ***** Lax, Annie nee Hendricks (also shown as Heinricks) (May 17, 1880-April 17, 1954 -wife of Henry Lax -daughter of John Hendricks and Margaret Martin -born Town of Manitowoc Rapids -died from "cerebral embolism with right hemiplegia and arteriosclerotic heart disease -senility") -buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc [death record Manitowoc 47-380]
JOHN LEICHTNAM Leichtnam, John (Sept. 18, 1869-Dec. 19, 1916 -single -son of John Leichtnam and Magdalena Schnurr -blacksmith - died from "heart failure, dropped dead -plus alcoholism") -on April 11, 1917, body was removed from St. Gregory Cemetery to the Joseph Leichtnam lot at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc -John was thus resting next to his parents [death record Manitowoc 12-542]
JOHANNES LIEDEL Death of John Liedl in St. Nazianz on 15 Apr. of consumption. The deceased was born in Barton, Washington Co., Wisc. on 16 Jan. 1864 and was age 24 when he died. He was ill for the last 7 months and outlived the death of his father by only 3 years. Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1888 ********* John Liedel of St. Nazianz died on Sunday of last week. Last summer he went to Florida to improve his health but the trip resulted in no permanent good. He was engaged in the mercantile business at St. Nazianz. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 26, 1888 ******** Mr. John Liedl of St. Nazianz, died on the 15th inst. His health became impaired several months ago and during the winter he took a trip to Florida, but while there he continued to grow weaker and on Sunday morning, passed the portal of death. He was senior partner of the firm of Liedl Bros., and conducted the business in an able and systematic manner. He was a young man of stainless character, good intellectual attainments and thoroughly honest in his dealing with the public. He was twenty-five years of age and unmarried and leaves a mother and brother in sad bereavement. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times = Tues., May 1, 1888 - page 5 ******** Liedl, Johann (Jan. 1864-April 15, 1888 -single -son of Matthias Liedl and Anna Barbara Legath -storekeeper -born Barton, Washington County -moved with family to St. Nazianz in1873 -"John Liedel of St. Nazianz died on Sunday of last week. Last summer he went to Florida to improve his health but the trip resulted in no permanent good. He was engaged in the mercantile business at St. Nazianz." -from obit -died from "consumption") -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in West Bend, Washington County [death record Manitowoc 4-27]
MATHIAS LIEDEL Died of cancer of the stomach Mr. M. Liedell of St. Nazianz, aged 61 years. Deceased leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his loss. The bereaved relatives have our heartfelt sympathy in their deep affliction. Mr. Leidll was a merchant and by his honest and fair methods of dealing had won the respect of a large number of people in the neighborhood. Our poor old hermit was taken to the poor house last week in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, March 24, 1885 pg. 3 ******** Liedl, Matthias (1824-March 14, 1885 -husband of Anna Barbara Legath -born in Bavaria, Germany -tin smith and "storeman" -moved from Baron, Washington County to St. Nazianz in 1873 -on Jan. 19, 1875 purchased the building at 200 West Main Street in St. Nazianz and made it not only his residence but also his place of business as a tin smithy and general store -although this was the official date of purchase, Matthias likely ran this operation since 1873, when it was considered communal property -Matthias lived and work here until his death from cancer in 1885 -soon after his death, his son Max died on Jan. 24, 1891 -with no one left to run the family business, the widow Anna Barbara sold this operation to the archbishop of Milwaukee on May 25, 1892 -from March 29, 1880 to Sept. 9, 1882 owned the 100 acre farm centered at 7012 Whippoorwill Lane in Section 21, Town of Eaton -died from "cancer of stomach") -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in West Bend, Washington County [death record Manitowoc 3-146] ******** *The following is Matthias' wife: Liedl, Anna Barbara nee Legath (often shown as Barbara) (1824-1918 –wife of Mathias Liedl –born Prussia) –buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in West Bend, Washington County
MAX LIEDEL Death of Max Liedl on Fri. of last week in St. Nazianz. The deceased who was only 23 yrs. old succumbed to stomach cancer. He had been employed in the St. Nazianz Manufacturing Co. The burial took place on Monday. He is survived by his mother. Der Nord Westen, 29 Jan. 1891 ********** (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 08 Feb.) We would like to tell you more about Mr. Liedl. Mr. Liedl was born March 15, 1865 in Washington County, Wisconsin. He came with his parents and a couple of years older brother in 1873 to St. Nazianz in this county. Mr. Mathias Liedl was the father and the head of the family, a businessman and shrewd investor. He made a very good living and was able to give his sons a good education. The father died, about six years ago, at the best time of his life. Three years later, his oldest son John followed him, dying in the 24th year of his life. His only surviving son and heir worked in the business and was partner in the St. Nazianz Manufacturing Company. He was well liked as businessman and friend. He was very personable, and had money to spend. He was charitable and did not take himself too seriously. He died after a long stomach and lung illness. However it was not due to cancer. He died January 24, in the morning at 6:00 A.M. The funeral took place on Wednesday, January 28th at the cemetery in St. Nazianz. The people attending the funeral, was the largest number of people attending any funeral in St. Nazianz. Everyone mourned the early death of this beloved citizen. The mother the only surviving family member, stood at the graves of her husband and sons. She had the sympathy of everyone. Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1891 ********** Liedl, Max (March 15, 1866-Jan. 24, 1891 -single -son of Matthias Liedl and Anna Barbara Legath -merchant -born Barton, Washington County -moved with family to St. Nazianz in 1873 -died from "consumption" -died from "stomach cancer" -from obit -with Max's death, the only family survivor was his widowed mother Barbara) -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in West Bend, Washington County [death record Manitowoc 3-126]
KAREN ANN LUTZKE Private funeral services were held Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, for Karen Ann Lutzke, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lutzke, of Rt. 1, Valders. The Rev. Gregory Putzer officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The child was born Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and died Tuesday. The child’s mother is the former Beatrice Kudick. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1967 P. 2 ***** Karen Ann (baby -March 20, 1967-March 21, 1967 daughter of Gary Lutzke and Beatrice Kudick -died from "premature, collapsed lung -premature birth"
CATHARINA MOHR Mohr, Katharina -Oschwald Sister (1839-Oct. 10, 1871 -single -arrived in New York on the boat New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854 -born Baden -died Schlesingerville [Hartford], Washington County) -buried at Hartford, Washington County [death record Manitowoc 1-121]
CHARLOTTE MURPHY Tombstone Murphy, Charlotte nee Robinson (1830-March 20, 1891 -wife of John B. Murphy [1820-1880] -married July 31, 1867 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Chilton, Calumet County] -daughter of Christopher Robinson and Jane M. O'Halloran who purchased 160 acres in Section 18, Town of Eaton from the US Government in 1850, with Christopher dying in in 1857 -born at Athlone, Roscommons County, Ireland -immigrated to the US with her parents and siblings in 1849 -died from "heart failure") -buried at Hillside Cemetery in Chilton, Calumet County [no marriage record found in near-by counties] [Charlotte was not a Catholic and thus could not be buried at St. Gregory] [death record Manitowoc 4-40]
WUNIBALD NEUMEYER Neumeyer, Wunibald (1828- -born Baden -arrived in New York on the boat New York from Havre, France on Aug. 1, 1854 along with Father Ambrose Oschwald) -no death or burial records can be found
HAROLD J. ROSERA Harold (Hal) J. Rosera, a resident of 108 N. First Ave., St. Nazianz, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate. Burial of his cremains will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in Iron River, Mich., May 14, 1929. His parents were the late Arnold and Cecilia Rosera. He attended schools in Iron River and graduate with a degree in conservation from Fox Valley Technical School, Appleton. On May 3, 1985 he married Janet Levenhagen Baer at St. Nazianz. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years making it his career. During that time he specialized in salvage, search and rescue diving. He also was stationed on several different submarines and was a pitcher for the Navy baseball team. Hal loved sports an excelled in handball, bowling and especially golf. He was very interested in antique cars and for many years was the proud owner of a 1964 Pontiac GTO. After his retirement from the Navy, he moved to the Appleton area and was employed for several years by a cable company in that area. After moving to Manitowoc, he worked for Jones Intercable (Comcast) as an electronic technician and at Mirro Foley Co. as a security guard. Survivors include his wife Janet; two daughters: Cheri Boatmun of Eugene, Ore., and Dawn Attelberger of Vancouver, Wash.; three grandchildren: Jason Boatmun, Mandy and Nicole Attelberger; four stepchildren: Lisa (Greg) Neumeyer, Cindy (Ken) Mayer, Rick (Judy) Baer, David Baer; three stepgrandchildren: James and Christine Neumeyer, Cheyenne Mayer: a sister: Lois Novak of Iron River, Mich.; three brothers: Ronald (Janet) Rosera, Milwaukee; Eugene (Valerie) Rosera, Valders; and Ralph (Shirley) Rosera, Roseberg, Ore. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Wednesday, from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. Hal was always there for his friends and family, and always willing to give a helping hand. He was well-know for his joke telling and sense of humor and always very proud to say "I did it my way." Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 2001 P. A6 ***** Rosera, Harold Joseph (Hal) (May 14, 1929-Aug. 18, 2001 -husband of Janet Levenhagen Baer [married May 3, 1985 in the home of Harold Rosera at 108 North First Avenue in St. Nazianz by Rev. William J. McKee -divorced in 1993] -son of Arnold Rosera and Cecilia LaBlanc -electronic technician, cable -died from "ventricular tachycardia -coronary artery disease") -buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin [marriage record Manitowoc 82-120] [death record Manitowoc 110-390]
HAROLD F. RUEBESOM Harold F. Ruebesam, 66, of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home St. Nazianz. Rev. Cletus LaMere will officiate and burial will be in Wisconsin Memorial Park after 2:30 p.m. services Thursday. Mr. Ruebesam was born Aug. 9, 1917, at Milwaukee, son of the late Frank and Ella Sepnafski Ruebesam. He attended Milwaukee schools. He was the former owner and operator of Rebe’s Texaco of Brookfield and Rebe’s Bar at Pigeon Lake. He married Grace Roensties on May 24, 1947, at Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife, Grace; three sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Cheryl Ruebesam of Whitelaw, Ronald and Susan Ruebesam of Two Rivers and Michael and Mary Ruebesam of St. Nazianz; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Michael Fry of Phillips, Wis.; three brothers, Henry and John of Milwaukee and Frank of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Gordon Romadka of Milwaukee and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, 6 p.m. to 9p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1983 P. 3 ******** Ruebesom, Harold F. (Aug. 9, 1917-Oct. 25, 1983 -husband of Grace Roenspies -son of Frank Ruebesom and Ella Sepnafski -tavern owner -died from "massive GI bleed -cirrhosis") -buried at Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery in Brookfield, Waukesha
MARGARET SCHAD (d. 1967) Mrs. Margaret Schad, 84, of St. Nazianz, died Sunday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She had been a patient there two days. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Mark Stangel officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, School Hill. Mrs. Schad was born April 25, 1883, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Wenzel and Margaret Hiller Schad. She attended St. Gregory Catholic School. She was married to Peter Schad, April 20, 1909, at St. Gregory Catholic Chruch and the couple farmed in the School Hill area. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1952. For the last 15 years she resided with her son, Clarence at St. Nazianz. She was a member of Christian Mothers Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include six sons, Edmund and Clarence of St. Nazianz, John and Leonard of Kiel, Theodore of Howards Grove and Max of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Marie) Fessler of St. Nazianz and Mrs. William (Rose) Hauch and Mrs. Melvin (Theresa) Escher of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Manlick of Arpin, Mrs. Mary Ebenhoe of Black Earth and Mrs. Joseph Tienor of Manitowoc and 3 grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter died in infancy. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Society and at 8 p.m. by the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 5, 1967 p.22 ***** Schad, Margaret nee Knier (April 25, 1883-June 4, 1967 -wife of Peter Schad [married May 20, 1909 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton -Peter Schad is buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Town of Meeme -he is the son of Anton Schad {1859-1929} and Margaret Stein {1861-1934} -both Anton and Margaret are buried at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in School Hill, Town of Meeme - Peter Schad was born Feb. 28, 1883 in Town of Schleswig and died Dec. 11, 1952] -daughter of Wenzel Knier and Margaret Hiller -born Town of Eaton -died from "bleeding peptic ulcer -hemopylia") -buried at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in School Hill, Town of Meeme
JOSEPH SCHEMA Joseph Schema Dies Saturday; Rites Tuesday St. Nazianz – Joseph Schema, 89, retired farmer of this section died Saturday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Max Crystal (sic) (Christel), Kiel, Route 1. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at St. Gregory's church here, and burial will be in the Calvary cemetery in Sheboygan. Born March 19, 1857, in Austria, Mr. Schema came to the United States in 1888 and settled in Sheboygan County. He had retired from active farming in May 1940. His wife, the former Mary Schurmetl,(sic) passed away in 1937. Four children also preceded him in death. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Antonia Zelle, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Anna Crystal, Kiel, Rte 1, and four sons, Louis, and Joseph, both of Kiel, John of Sheboygan, and Math., Valders , Rte 1. Mr. Shema was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory parish. Friends may view the body at the Crystel funeral home from today until the hour or services. Sheboygan Press, Wis., Aug 26, 1946 pg. 8 ***** Schema, Joseph (March 19, 1857-Aug. 24, 1946 -husband of Mary Schmertel [also shown as Schurmetl and Schumaertl] [married May 27, 1885 in Austria -Mary was born Jan. 1, 1857 in Austria of John Schmertel and Lizzie Bauer -died April 19, 1937 in City of Sheboygan -died from "senility -arteriosclerosis"] -son of Alois and Katharine Schema -born Austria -immigrated to the US in 1888 -farmer, retired in 1940 and moved to St. Nazianz to live with his daughter Anna, wife of Max Christel] -at time of death was a resident of the City of Sheboygan -died from "acute cardiac dysfunction -myocardia -senility") -buried at Calvary Cemetery, Sheboygan
JOSEPHINE SCHERER Mrs. Scherer To Be Laid To Rest Tuesday Morning St. Nazianz, Wis.- Mrs. Josephine Scherer, nee Josephine Wild, of this village passed away at 7 p.m. last Friday at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc where she was taken Thursday afternoon. Death was due to a hemorrhage. Deceased was born in 1869 in Manitowoc county where with the exception of 10 years spent in Chicago, she lived all her life. For the last three years she made her home with her son, George, in this village. She was a member of the St. Gregory Christian Mother society of St. Nazianz. Survivors are two sons, Edward of Manitowoc and George of this village; six grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Anna Wild of this village. Her husband preceded her in death 36 years ago and three children, Joseph, Mathew and Elizabeth died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic church in Manitowoc, with interment in St. Peter's cemetery in that city, the Rev. Henry H. Letz officiating. Friends may view the body at the home of her son, Edward, on South Eighteenth street, Manitowoc. Unknown Paper Friday, June 2, 1939 ***** Josephine nee Wild (May 10, 1869-June 2, 1939 -wife of Joseph Scherer [married June 27, 1893 in City of Manitowoc -Joseph was born in the Town of Newton of Mathias Scherer and Elizabeth Backes] -daughter of Mathias Wild and Susanna Fisch -died from "heart disease, myocardial degeneration, gastric hemorrhage and peptic ulcer ruptured" [buried at St. Peter's, Newton, Manitowoc County]
ROMAN J. SCHLEH Roman J. (Romy) Schleh, age 84, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2004, at St. Mary's Home. He was born Dec. 27, 1919, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph and Leona Garthoeffner Schleh. Roman was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He married the former Margaret Kiefer on Sept. 23, 1941, and she preceded him in death in 1970. He then married the former Arlene A. Madson on April 9, 1983. Romy was the owner of the Piggly Wiggly Store in New Holstein and a member of the St. Nazianz Senior Citizens Club. Romy was also a member of American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Schleh of St. Nazianz; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome Schleh of Manitowoc, Robert and Ann Schleh, James and Carol Schleh, William and Mary Schleh, a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Dennis Nimmer, all of New Holstein; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; stepchildren, Barbara Jane and Michael Carpenter of Hager City, Wis., David Schleh of Visalia, Calif., John and Sharon Schleh of Chico, Calif.; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Fay Schleh of St. Nazianz, Joann and Jerome Ryan of New Berlin and Marjorie and James Schnell of Sheboygan. Also surviving are a mother-in-law, Margaret Madison of Manitowoc, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Schleh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery, New Holstein on Tuesday, Oct. 19, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of Mass on Monday at the church. The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter October 2004 ******** Roman J. (Romy) Schleh, age 84, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2004, at St. Mary's Home. He was born Dec. 27, 1919, in St. Nazianz, a son of the late Joseph and Leona Garthoeffner Schleh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in New Holstein on Tuesday, Oct. 19, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of Mass on Monday at the church. The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter October 2004 ******** Schleh, Roman Joseph (Romy) (Dec. 27, 1919-Oct. 15, 2004 -husband of Margaret Kieffer [married Sept. 23, 1941 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton -Margaret was born Feb. 21, 1919 of John Kieffer and Lilah Reindl] -after the death of Margaret on April 5, 1971, Roman re-married the widow of his brother Gerald -re-married to Arlene nee Madson Schleh [married April 9, 1983 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton] -son of Joseph Schleh and Leona Gaerthoefner -lived with Arlene at 103 South Sixth Avenue in St. Nazianz until his death in 2004 -born Town of Eaton -army veteran of World War II -owner of the Piggly Wiggly Store in New Holstein -meat cutter) -buried at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in New Holstein, Calumet County [first marriage record Manitowoc 31-162] [second marriage record Manitowoc 79-425] [death record Manitowoc 115-357]
CHRISTINE SCHNETTLER Schnettler, Christine nee Kutz Sommerhoff (Tina) (May 19, 1873-Nov. 13, 1958 -wife of Casper Sommerhoff [married April 25, 1899 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan] -after the death of Casper on Oct. 30, 1907, Christine re-married to the widower Nicholas Schnettler [married Oct. 20, 1910 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton] -daughter of Frank X. Kutz and Johanna Schwartz -born Town of Meeme -died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease -decompensation -fracture, acute, left femur") -buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, City of Sheboygan [first marriage record Sheboygan 7-599] [no county record for second marriage -marriage record in St. Gregory Church books] [death record Sheboygan 72-162]
TERRI JEAN SCHREIBER Schreiber, Terri Jean (July 2, 1968-April 10, 1997 -single -daughter of Robert Schreiber and Mary Ann DeShaney -interior detailing at car wash -died from "multiple stab wounds to heart, lungs and chest, minutes -victim was stabbed by another person -died within minutes -Schreiber was stabbed approx. 40 times in the chest area by another person -was killed at home") -buried at Holy Angles Cemetery in Appleton, Outagamie County [death record Manitowoc 103-232]
ANDREW SEIPEL Seipel, Andrew (Nov. 30, 1880-Sept. 24, 1967 -husband of Rose Willmas -son of Adam Seipel and Katherine Schnell -self-employed at saw and feed mill -died from "heart block complete") -buried at St. Fidelis Catholic Cemetery in Spring Valley, Town of Meeme [death record Manitowoc 64-331
JOHN PAUL SHAVER Shaver, John Paul (Dec. 30, 1928-Feb. 3, 2002 -husband of Charlotte Wendel [married June 18, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein, Calumet County] -son of John Shaver and Lena Schirmer -born in Calumet County -on July 26, 1995 purchased the lot with house at 18401 West Quarry Road in Section 1, Town of Eaton from Kevin and Kathleen Muellenbach -lived here until his death in 2002 -his widow Charlotte then sold this residence to David Jungbluth on Oct. 14, 2002 -owner of auto dealership -died from "congestive heart failure, years -ischemic cardiomyopathy, years -insulin dependent -diabetes mellitus") -buried at Parkview Cemetery, City of Fond du Lac [marriage record Calumet 12-212] [death record Manitowoc 111-339]
BRIGETTA SHEA Shea, Bridget nee Burns (1832-Sept. 9, 1880 -wife of Patrick Shea -daughter of Arthur Burns and Ellen -born in Ireland) -buried at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery in Osman, Town of Meeme [death record Manitowoc 3-8]
RUTH MARION SHINN Ruth M. Shinn (Nee Hebst Thibodeau), age 64, of 126 Colonial Dr., St. Nazianz, died February 15, 1998, at her residence. A Memorial Service was held at First Baptist Church in Kiel, Wis. She was born May 15, 1933, to Lester and Florence Bisoph Herbst in Milwaukee. On May 12, 1985, she married Rex Shinn in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Rex; three children, Susan (Joseph) Pecoraro, Jefferson, La., Jim Thibodeau, Bay St. Louis, Mo., and John (Michelle) Thibodeau, River Ridge, La.; a sister, Mildred (Bob) Liese, Valmy, Wis.; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Herbst. Poole Funeral Home, Port Washington, Wis., assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1998 P. 2 ******** Shinn, Ruth Marion nee Herbst Thibodeau (May 15, 1933-Feb. 15, 1998 -second wife of Rex Leroy Shinn [married May 12, 1985 at First Baptist Church, City of Manitowoc] - daughter of Lester Herbst and Florence Bishop -died from "acute myocardial infraction -congestive heart failure -chronic obstructive pulmonary disease") -buried at Waubeka Union Cemetery in Waubeka, Ozaukee County [second marriage record Manitowoc 82-193] [death record Manitowoc 104-411]
HELEN SIEBOLD Siebold, Helen nee Surber (May 6, 1908-Nov. 29, 1983 -wife of Lawrence Siebold -daughter of George Surber -partner in Siebold Implement Sales -died from "massive head injury, acute -abdominal injuries and fractures of both tibia and fibulae -pedestrian hit by automobile along HW 151, Town of Cato" -was walking to mailbox in front of home when struck by car during a snow storm) -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marion, Waupaca County
LAWRENCE V. SIEBOLD Siebold, Lawrence V. (April 13, 1907-Nov. 26, 1977 -husband of Helen Surber -son of George and Katharine Siebold -self-employed in farm implement business -died from "cardiac arrest -possible acute myocardial infarction") -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marion, Waupaca County
JAKOB SILBERNAGEL Silbernagel, Jacob (Jan. 2, 1820-Oct. 4, 1880 -husband of Christina Wasserberger [married Oct. 2, 1850 at St. Mary Catholic Church, City of Milwaukee -Christina was born Dec. 8, 1827 in Germany of John and Gertrude Wasserberger -she died Sept. 11, 1883 in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County] -son of Anton Silbernagel and Anna Marie Kunz [Anton was born March 17, 1781 in Liebshausen, Simmern, Hunsruck, Germany -he married Anna Marie Kunz on April 12, 1812 -she was born Aug. 1, 1792 in Kisselbach, Simmern, Hunsruck, Germany -Anton died Feb. 2, 1839 and Anna on April 7, 1844, both in Kisselbach] -born Kisselbach, Simmern, Hunsruck, Germany -immigrated to the US in 1849 -farmer -died Sheboygan County -died from "dropsy") -although listed in the burial records at St. Gregory, is buried (along with his wife Christina) at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County
LAWRENCE STIEFVATER Stiefvater, Lawrence Mathias (Nov. 17, 1910-Oct. 3, 1987 -husband of Verna Reineck [married Aug. 24, 1940 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton] -son of Stephen Stiefvater and Antoinette Gerhard -born Town of Liberty -farmer in Town of Meeme from 1944-1987 -died from "cardiac arrest, acute -arteriosclerosis -aneurisms") -buried in the New Holstein Cemetery, Calumet County [marriage record Manitowoc 29-614] [death record Manitowoc 90-124]
DR. PATRICK J. TAUGHER "Dr. Patrick J. Taugher, a practicing physician for 48 years, died at his home in St. Nazianz lat night of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 70 years of age and spent much of his life-time in Manitowoc county. Born in the town of Meeme on Nov. 27, 1861, Dr. Taugher attended the schools of the township and later taught school in Manitowoc county until he saved enough to pay his expenses through a medical school. He was graduated from Northwestern university in 1883 and immediately took up the practice of medicine at St. Nazianz. He made his residence there and in the city of Manitowoc for eight years and then went to Wausau where he practiced for 19 years before again entering the university for a post-graduate course. Following the completion of the higher course, Dr. Taugher returned to Wausau and practiced until three years ago [1929] when he retired. Following the death of Mrs. Taugher two years ago [1930], he again resumed his practice and returned to St. Naziaz last June [of 1931] to built up another extensive practice." -from obit.) - buried in Washington DC ******** Meeme news: P.J. Taugher formerly a teacher but now a doctor has formed a partnership with Dr. Hayes of St. Nazians (sic). Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 23, 1886 P. 3 ***** Taugher, Dr. Patrick J. (Nov. 27, 1861-April 12, 1932 -husband of Mary -son of Mike Taugher, who was born in Ireland -born Town of Meeme -"Dr. Patrick J. Taugher, a practicing physician for 48 years, died at his home in St. Nazianz last night of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 70 years of age and spent much of his life-time in Manitowoc County. Born in the town of Meeme on Nov. 27, 1861, Dr. Taugher attended the schools of the township and later taught school in Manitowoc County until he saved enough to pay his expenses through a medical school. He was graduated from Northwestern University in 1883 and immediately took up the practice of medicine at St. Nazianz. He made his residence there and in the city of Manitowoc for eight years and then went to Wausau where he practiced for 19 years before again entering the University for a Post-graduate Course. Following the completion of the higher course, Dr. Taugher returned to Wausau and practiced until three years ago [1929] when he retired. Following the death of Mrs. Taugher two years ago [1930], he again resumed his practice and returned to St. Nazianz last June [of 1931] to build up another extensive practice." -from obit -on Aug. 5, 1889 purchased the house and medical office of Dr. Dennis Hays at 105 West Main Street in St. Nazianz -Dr. Taugher used this residence as both his home and medical office until selling to Dr. Thomas O'Brien on Dec. 1, 1894 -died from "cerebral hemorrhage") -buried in Washington DC
JAMES TIRPAK Tirpak, James E. (Nov. 20, 1946-Aug. 26, 1967 -single -son of George Tirpak -foster son of David E. Asman -born Menominee, Michigan -died from "brain damage -driver of auto out of control") -buried at Stephensen Cemetery in Stephensen, Michigan [death record Manitowoc 65-46]
DAVID ALBERT TUSCAN David A. Tuscan, age 25, of St. Nazianz, passed away Thursday, May 12, 1994, at his residence. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 1994, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Rev. Leonard Walker officiated. He was born March 5, 1969 in Manitowoc, son of Roger and Kathleen Williams Tuscan. He was a 1987 graduate of Valders High School and was currently employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Gulf War. Survivors include his parents, Roger and Kathleen Tuscan, Brodhead, Wis.; three brothers, Michael, Washington, D.C., Mitchell, Madison, Daniel, St. Nazianz; his paternal grandparents, Josephine Tuscan, Green Bay, Stephen Tuscan, Marinette; his maternal great-grandmother, Florence Knutson, Menominee, Mich.; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives nad friends also survive. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home assisted the family. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1994 P. A2 ******** (March 5, 1969-May 12, 1994 -single -son of Roger Tuscan and Kathleen Williams -factory worker at Tecumseh Products -residence 207A S. 4th Ave. -died from "internal chest and trauma and hemorrhage -self inflicted gunshot wound to the chest with hand gun -suicide")
FRANK J. WAGNER Wagner, Frank J. (March 25, 1887-May 16, 1953 -husband of Matilda Schwartz [married Feb. 22, 1911 in Town of Centerville -Matilda was the daughter of Adam Schwartz and Anna Kruse] -after Matilda died in 1920, Frank re-married to the widow Bertha Sukowaty Woelfel [married April 28, 1925 at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -son of Nicholas Wagner and Christina Wesling -born in Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County -farmer -died from "coronary occlusion, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension") -buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery in Cleveland, Town of Centerville [first marriage record Manitowoc 10-132] [second marriage record Manitowoc 19-483] [death record Manitowoc 46-430]
PETER H. WAGNER Wagner, Peter H. (Dec. 10, 1856-April 7, 1943 -husband of Susan Steinborn [married in 1890 at Cashton, Monroe County] -son of John Wagner and Monica Seifritz -field man -born Somerset, New Jersey -when a boy moved with his parents to Sparta, Wisconsin -"Wagner for many years was a field man for the Heinz Pickle company in the vicinity of Sparta. In 1932 he retired and with his wife moved to St. Nazianz." -died from "myocardial failure, carcinoma bladder and adenoma prostrate") -buried at Sparta, Monroe County [marriage record in Monroe County] [death record Manitowoc 36-183]
SUSAN WAGNER Wagner, Susan nee Steinborn (Nov. 18, 1870-Sept. 28, 1952 -wife of Peter Wagner [married in 1890] -daughter of Casimir Steinborn and Anna Berens -born Jefferson County -died from "chronic rheumatic endocarditis, arteriosclerosis" -"…was stricken with a heart attack while attending 8 a.m. mass at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, Sunday and died." -from obit) -buried at Sparta, Monroe County [marriage record in Monroe County] [death record Manitowoc 45-567]
PETER JOHN WEINKOETZ P.J. Weinkoetz, the nominee for the office of register of deeds, was born at St. Nazianz, Nov. 14, 1873. He attended the public schools of his village and later the First Ward school of this city. He was a justice of the peace for six years and served three years as town clerk of Eaton. He has had three years experience as clerk in the office of register of deeds having served in that office during the incumbency of Theodore Wolf. He is, therefore, familiar with all details of the duties of the office he seeks. He has always been a staunch democrat and has represented the town of Eaton for the past eight years as a member of the democratic county committee. It is safe to say that, if elected, he will acquit himself to the satisfaction of the people of the county. The Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1904 p.1 ******** Weinkoetz, Peter John (Nov. 14, 1874-April 24, 1925 -husband of Katherine Pitsch [married Nov. 25, 1896 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton] -son of Peter J. Weinkoetz and Carolina Leichtnam -born Town of Eaton -puppeteer and manager of the Casper Puppet Show -"also became interested in painting and decorating, making a business of it. His wife inherited a sum of money from her father and with this they built a house [the large house at 111 South Fifth Avenue]. He did all of the painting and decorating. He also had a paint shop for refinishing and painting automobiles [which is the building that once stood just south of the Schurr House]." -from March 25, 1897 to April 2, 1902 owned the cigar and paint shop at 106 East Main Street in St. Nazianz -on March 21, 1903 purchased the vacant lot at 111 South Fifth Avenue in St. Nazianz and had a house built -lived here until selling on July 22, 1922 -in 1922 moved to Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County and was owner of the Sunrise hotel and hall -from March 12, 1914 to Nov. 15, 1919 owned his widowed father's house that was located just south of the Opera House at 204 South Fourth Avenue in St. Nazianz -during these years Peter lived at 111 South Fifth Avenue while his father continued to live in the house south of the Opera House -died at a Plymouth hospital after a short illness from heart trouble -died from "cardiorenal vascular disease -renal factor prefinederating, years -uremia, 3 days") -buried at St. George Catholic Cemetery in Elkhart Lake, Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County [marriage record Manitowoc 6-386] [death record Sheboygan 27-321]
RAYMOND C. WOELFEL -husband of Alexia Schuler [married June 10, 1931 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton -Alexia was born July 3, 1909 in Town of Eaton of Joseph Schuler and Caroline Hecker -died May 12, 1974] -after the death of Alexia in 1974, Raymond re-married to the widow Lorina nee Schuler Meyer, who was an elder sister of Raymond's first wife Alexia [married April 24, 1975 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, Town of Eaton -Lorina was the widow of Isidore Meyer, who died Aug. 25, 1973] -son of Gustave Woelfel and Elizabeth Bushman -born Town of Rantoul, Calumet County -farmer in Town of Chilton and Town of Brothertown, Calumet County, retiring in 1964 -once married to Lorina, Raymond lived in her house at 107 Church Street in St. Nazianz -died from “respiratory arrest -chronic pulmonary disease with probable emphysema”) -buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Chilton, Calumet County [first marriage record Manitowoc 23-480] [second marriage record Manitowoc 69-484] [death record Manitowoc 83-646]