ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ROBERT "BOB" J. ABTS

Robert “Bob” J. Abts, age 65, of Brillion, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Wisconsin Home for Veterans in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on February 5, 1949 in Luxemburg, son of the late Robert T. and Florence (Thiry) Abts. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969.  On May 11, 1968, he married Joan E. Pilgrim at St. Mary’s Church in Algoma. She preceded him in death on December 20, 1986. Bob was the owner and operator of his transportation company. He truly loved what he did. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, volunteering with Meals on Wheels and was a very proud Grandpa, enjoying his grandchildren and their sporting events.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Shawn (Michelle) Abts of Pulaski, Shelly (Steve) Tenor of Krakow and Steve (Robin) Abts of Brillion; grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb and Jadin Abts; Crystal, Kyle and Cassidy Tenor and Alexandria, Aydin and Abigail Abts; his siblings, David (Marvel) Abts of Two Rivers; Myron Abts of Casco; Mary Ann (Kermit) Bourain of Green Bay; Shirley (Frank) Bradley of Denmark; Michael Abts of Nevada; Nancy (Jeff) Vandermuese of Green Bay; Dale (special friend, Donna Daley) Abts of Michigan and Anthony (Cheryl) Abts of Manitowoc; one godson, Scott (Kate) Bradley; other in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; their son, Troy; one brother, Danny Abts and other in-laws.
Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt with burial to follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.  Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 126 of Brillion.  Friends may call at the Weiting Funeral Home in Brillion from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The visitation will conclude with a prayer service. It will continue on Thursday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Holy Family Catholic Church in Bob’s name.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton and the staff at the Wisconsin Home for Veterans in Chippewa Falls for their compassion and care.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Feb. 26, 2014 

FRIEDRICH AMMERMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1891:
Friedrich Ammermann, a mentally disturbed old man, has been missing from his home in 
Neshoto, Town Kossuth, since last Dec. His body was found last Sat. only 40 rods from 
his house, a couple of feet off the path that is used for fetching the cows every day, 
but no one had even noticed the body. Amazingly, the wild animals had not bothered the 
corpse.


MRS. FR. AMMERMANN

From Der Nord Westen, Dec 17, 1891:  
Death in town Kossuth last Fri. of 62 yr. old Mrs. Fr. Ammermann.  About a year ago 
her mentally disturbed husband disappeared from the house and was later found dead in 
some undergrowth. She is survived by several grown children, of whom 3 are married.
The burial took place on Tues. at the Francis Creek Cemetery.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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    (note: obit doesn't give first name and only says she was
    buried in the Francis Creek cemetery, that would be this one. Have no Ammermann
    surname in any other Kossuth cemeteries. This cem. is in Francis Creek)


FRANCESKA AMMERMANN RUMP

Franceska Aumamm Runp
birth: 20 February 1853 Germany
death: 25 June 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Francis Creek
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
father: Frederich Aumamm
mother: Johanna
spouse: Henry Runp
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*Note:  I placed her here because her parents are here.


ANN ARKENS

Private graveside rites for Ann Arkens, infant daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Merle (Bud) Arkens of Francis Creek, who was born and died 
Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 3:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Francis Creek, the Rev. John 
Haen officiating.
Survivors include the parents, two brothers, (private), maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Losch, of Lena and the paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Arkens, of Mountain.
Mrs. Arkens was the former Geraldine Losch. 
The Saur funeral Home, Kellnersville was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 23, 1964  P. 18 


RAYMOND ARKENS

Raymond (Ray) Arkens, 73, of Rockwood, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Arkens was born Aug. 17, 1898, at Lena, Wis., son of the late Theodore and 
Sarah Pirlet Arkens. He married Claire Daoust Dec. 9, 1919, at Seymour. The 
couple resided at Green Bay until 1933 when they moved to Klondike where they 
operated a tavern until 1950. Later they operated Arkens Green Lake Resort at 
Mountain, Wis., until 1968 when they retired and moved to Rockwood. Mr. Arkens 
was a carpenter by trade. He served in the Navy in World War I and was a member 
of the V.F.W. Post at Mountain. He was also a member of the Mountain, Klondike 
and Francis Creek sportsmans' clubs.
Survivors include his wife, a son, M.J. (Bud) Arkens of Francis Creek, two 
daughters, Mrs. Marty (June) Katzka and Mrs. Kenneth (Janet) Weger of Francis 
Creek, two sisters, Mrs. Con (Katherine) Gauthier of Oconto Falls and Mrs. 
Daniel (Helen) Mathys of Rt. 1, Green Bay, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grand-
children. Four brothers, two sisters and a grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Prayer service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 5, 1971


BARBARA AUGUSTIN   (d. 1917)

MRS. AUGUSTIN, PIONEER WOMAN OF CITY, WHO DIED SATURDAY  EVE, 
SURVIVED BY DESCENDANTS
Eight Children, Fifty-One Grand Children, Fourteen Great Grand-Children 
of Woman Who Was One of Olbest (sic) Residents
Mrs. Joseph Augustin, one of the city's oldest residents who died 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nic Engeldinger Saturday night, 
is survived by many descendants, there being eight children, 51 
grand children and fourteen grand children to mourn her death, a 
total of 73.
Mrs. Augustin died at the Engeldinger home at 10 Saturday night, 
her demise being due to infirmities of her advanced age, 82, years. 
She was born May 21, 1835, and came to Manitowoc county in 1855, 
having resided here continuously since, a period of 62 years.
Children surviving Mrs. Augustin are Frank, of Cato; Charles, this 
city; Anton, of Nebraska; Joseph of Minnesota; John, Kossuth; Mrs. 
William Delsman of Oregon; Mrs. Nic Engeldinger of this city; Mrs. 
Frank Blimel of Kossuth.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, with burial at Francis Creek. The 
funeral party will leave the Engeldinger home at Twelfth and Marshall 
streets at 7 and will go to Francis Creek at 7:30 over the North-
western.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 19, 1917 P.8


JOSEPH AUGUSTIN

FRANCIS CREEK PIONEER DIES AT AGE OF 80
Joseph Augustine, pioneer settler of the county and one of its old 
residents is dead at his home at Francis Creek aged 80 years. Mr. 
Augustine was 80 years old on May 29 and had spent a large portion 
of his life in this county. 
Besides an aged wife, decedent is survived by nine children, fifty 
four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The funeral will be 
held at Francis Creek Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 28, 1915, Page 5
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Jos. Augustine, an old resident of the Town of Kossuth, has suffered a stroke 
of paralysis and his condition is anything but hopeful. His son, Chas. Augustine 
and his son-in-law, Nic Engeldinger, both of this city are at his bedside.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Nov. 17, 1913 - page 2 
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According to the information I have, Joseph Anthony Augustin was born in 
Stachesried, Bavaria, Germany on  May 29, 1836 (not June, as stated on the 
stone) and died in Kossuth on August 27, 1915. He married Barbara (nee) Bredl 
on June 27, 1860 in Francis Creek. Barbara was born in Bohemia, Chezh Republic 
on May 31, 1835 and died March 17, 1917 in Manitowoc. Joseph emigrated to the 
United States aboard the "Argo" and entered through the port of Buffalo, New 
York. He came with his father, Peter Augustin; his mother, Barbara Augustin 
(nee) Preu and four siblings. Joseph became a US citizen on June 3, 1878. I 
do not know when Barbara came to the US. At the time of his death Joseph had 
nine children, fifty-four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
(this and Augustin photos sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


PETER AUGUSTIN    (d. 1899)

Death from old age late Sat. night of Peter Augustin at the home of his son. He 
was a long-time respected resident of Town Kossuth. He was born in Germany in 1807, 
came to America in 1854, and settled in Town Kossuth where he has lived ever since. 
Sat. evening he went quietly to bed and was found dead there next morning. He 
leaves two sons, his wife having predeceased him in 1890. The funeral was held 
yesterday in Francis Creek.
From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1899
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Peter Augustin, one of our oldest and most respected residents died last Sunday at the 
age of 92 years. Mr. Augustin was born in Germany in 1807 and immigrated to 
America in 1854, landing at Manitowoc. After his marriage in the early 50’s he settled 
on a farm in Kossuth where he has resided ever since. Funeral was held at Francis 
Creek on Wednesday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 21, 1899
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Peter Augustin
birth: 1807 Germany
death: 17 December 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Francis Creek
residence: 1899 Kossuth
father: Joseph Augustin
mother: Annie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN R. AUGUSTINE   (d. 1977)

John R. Augustine, 76, a native of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The 
Rev. James Massart will officiate with burial in the church cemetery, 
Francis Creek.
Mr. Augustine was born July 7, 1900, at Francis Creek, son of the late 
John and Frances Pankratz Augustine. He served in the U.S. Army from 
1929 to 1932 and lived at Milwaukee after military service, moving to 
Manitowoc in August of 1976. He was a member of Teamsters Union of 
Milwaukee. 
Survivors include four brothers, Martin and Andrew of Route 1, Whitelaw, 
Michael, of Manitowoc, and Frank, of Mishicot, and four sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Grall, of Janesville, Mrs. Anna Gruber, of Francis Creek, Miss 
Hilda Augustine and Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Schisel, of Manitowoc. Three 
brothers, Edward, Joseph and Paul, preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation Thursday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 6, 1977  P. 2 


THECKLA AUGUSTINE

Thekla Augustine
birth: 31 December 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co.
death: 14 January 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Francis Creek
residence: 1898 Kossuth, Manitowoc co.
father: John Augustine
mother: Frances
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN A. BARNES

Graveside services for John Andrew Barnes, day old son of Gary and Jane 
Pfefferkorn Barnes of Rt. 1, Valders, who died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Cemetery, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971


BARBARA ZATTLER (nee Bartel)

AGED WOMAN IS INSANE
Resident of Francis Creek Wandered About Insufficiently Clad
Barbara Zatterer aged 80 a resident of the town of Kossuth at Francis Creek
was brought here today for examination being insane. The woman has shown signs
of failing mentality for a considerable period but of late the maladay has
taken violent form and it was deemed best to bring her here for examination.
It has been impossible to control her and she was given to wandering away in
the woods and other places without sufficient clothing to protect her from the
elements. She was committed to the asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 30, 1906  p.1
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(1880 Kossuth census:
Michel Bartle age 45; in the same household, Anton Sattler age 66; wife
Barbra Sattler age 45)
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(1900 Kossuth census:
Barbara Zettler, b. Sept. 1820 age 79; brother Micheal Bottle, b. Oct. 1825 
age 74 yrs. 
This is probably Barbara Zetterer in the article and her family on both censuses)


MICHAEL BARTEL

Death Saturday of 82-year old Michael Bartel in St. Mary's Hospital here. He
was a former resident of Francis Creek who has been staying in that hospital 
since he was blinded two years ago. The funeral was held in Francis Creek.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908


ELISABETH BARTELME

Death of Mrs. John M. Bartlemy (sic) on Sat. in Kings Bridge. The deceased
left a large family.
From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1889

EMMA BAUGNIET

Mrs. Emma Baugniet, 99, a former Francis Creek resident, died Wednesday, October 25, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Donald A. Schneider will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in St. anne Cemetery.
Mrs. Baugniet was born November 10, 1889 in the town of Larrabee, daughter of the late John and Emma Youra Strouf. She married Frederick C. Baugniet Sr. He preceded her in death in October of 1968. Mrs. Baugniet was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek and a former member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ursula W. Wellum of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty N. Baugniet of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Reuben and Dorothy Strouf of Lewistown, Montana; a sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Leo Rystichen of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frederick Baugniet Jr. and Henry J. Baugniet, two grandsons, Terry Baugniet and Frederick Baugniet III, several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, 9:30 am Saturday until the time of services. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Oct. 26, 1989 - page B7
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(Nov 10, 1889/Oct 25, 1989/SSDI) 

FRED BAUGNIET   (d. 1968)

Fred C. Baugniet, Jr., 52, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Baugniet was born Sept. 15, 1915, at Francis Creek, son of the 
late Fred Baugniet and Emma Strouf Baugniet, Sr.  He married Ruth 
Carlson June 8, 1940, at Minocqua and they lived at Francis Creek 
where he served as president of the Francis Creek Bank. Mr. Baugniet 
attended business college at Manitowoc and was a graduate in the (sic) 
accounting from the Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich. 
Employed as the director of purchasing at Manitowoc Co. Inc., he was 
a member of the bank board of directors, Holy Name Society of the 
church, Izaak Walton League and Sportsmen’s Clubs at Francis Creek 
and Shoto. 
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons (private), a daughter 
(private), his mother, Mrs. F.C. Baugniet, of Francis Creek; a
brother, Henry, and a sister, Mrs. William Wollum of Manitowoc; and 
six grandchildren.. 
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. The 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 3, 1968   P. 13 


FRED C. BAUGNIET   (d. 1963)

Fred C. Baugniet, Sr., 75, founder and president of State Bank of 
Francis Creek, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council No. 
710 and at 8:15 p.m. by Father Haen.
A complete obituary will be announced Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 31, 1963, p. 9
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Funeral services for Fred C. Baugniet Sr., 75, of Francis Creek, founder and president of 
State Bank of Francis Creek, who died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Baugniet was born Aug. 2, 1888, on the homestead farm at Mishicot, son of the late 
Frederick and Mazila LaPlant Baugniet I. He was educated in French Settlement School, 
Mishicot, and was graduated from Manitowoc County Normal School in 1908. He taught 
school five years at Larrabee and Francis Creek and two years at Rockwood Graded School.
One of the original subscribers to stock in State Bank of Francis Creek, he resigned his teaching 
career in 1916 to become cashier of the bank and served since as an official. He was 
secretary-treasurer of Cherney Construction Co. and Manitowoc and Northern Telephone 
Co. 20 and 25 years, respectively. He served a quarter of a century as president of Manitowoc 
County Normal School Board.
Increasing bank pressures caused him to yield these posts in later years. A graduate of American 
Institute of Banking, during the depression of 1933, he guided the bank through this period without 
an assessment on stockholders, and it was in these years he devised a plan to prevent closing of 
the normal school for lack of funds.
Mr. Baugniet was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church, Council No. 710, Knights 
of Columbus, Manitowoc, ZCBJ Lodge, Manitowoc County Chapter of Izaak Walton League, 
Francis Creek and Larrabee Sportsmen’s clubs and Francis Creek-Rockwood Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Fred C. Baugniet, Jr., of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Henry Baugniet, 
of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. William (Ursula) Wollum, of Manitowoc, a brother, Frank Baugniet, 
10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:320 o’clock this Friday 
evening by Knights of Columbus and at 8:15 o’clock, by Father Haen.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 1, 1963  P. T-3

FRITZ BAUGNIET

Frederick C. (Fritz) Baugniet III, 41, of Route 2, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Sept. 13, at his home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek.
Mr. Baugniet was born April 1, 1941, at Francis Creek, son of the late Frederick and Ruth Carlson Baugniet. He attended St. Anne Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He married Barbara Popp, April 8, 1961, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Mr. Baugniet had been employed by Schuette and Streu Construction as a truck driver and also operated Fred’s Bait Shop.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a son, Frederick at home; a daughter, Debra at home; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Janet Baugniet of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Leon Koch of Route 2, Two Rivers; his stepfather, Louis Ney; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Baugniet of Francis Creek; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Popp of Hatley, Wis.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Terry. 
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1982  P. 3


JOHN HENRY BAUGNIET

John H. Baugniet, 41, of ?? N. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 30, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial at St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek,
Mr. Baugniet was born August 31, 1948 at Manitowoc, son of the late Fredrick and Ruth Carbon Baugniet Jr. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1967. Mr. Baugniet worked for Manitowoc Engineering Company for ?? years.
Survivors include a special friend, Cindy Rohl of Manitowoc; a daughter, Amie of Madison; a granddaughter, Elexa of Madison; a sister, Carol Koch of rural Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Baugniet of Wausau, Karen Konkle of Two Rivers; a step father, Louis Ney of Francis Creek; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fredrick III and Terry.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 9 am and until the time of service at 10:30 am on Thursday. Memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek or to the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Jan. 31, 1990

JULIE A. BIELY

Mrs. Darel A. (Julie) Biely, age 44, of 806 Forest Home Drive, Francis Creek, 
died unespectedly Sunday morning, Jan. 22, 2006, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at St. Anne 
Catholic Church in Francis Creek.  The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
The former Julie Lensmeyer was born Sept. 15, 1961 in Manitowoc, 
daughter of Joseph and Janet Kornely Lensmeyer.  She was a 1979 graduate 
of Mishicot High School.  Julie was currently employed for the past 26 years 
at Wells Fargo Bank in Two Rivers.  On Sept. 7, 1985, Julie was married to 
Darel C. Biely at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek.  She was a 
current member of St. Anne Parish.
Surivors include her husband: Darel of Francis Creek; one son: John of 
Francis Creek; one daughter: Sarah of Francis Creek; her parents: Joseph 
and Janet Lensmeyer of Francis Creek; one sister and brother-in-law: 
Diane (Randy) Steffen of rural Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: 
David (Christine) Lensmeyer of rural Manitowoc; her mother-in-law: 
Germaine Biely of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: 
Doug (Lois) Biely of Francis Creek; Vicki (Gerry) Patt of Manitowoc; 
Dale (Mary Kay) Biely of Whitelaw; Wanda (Mark) Kubsh of Francis 
Creek; Derek (Mary) Biely of Manitowoc; Dan Biely of Manitowoc; 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends survive.  She was 
preceded in death by her father-in-law: Charles Biely.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home of Kellnersville, Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at 
the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. 
Paider will hold a parish prayer service at the funeral home tonight at 
8 p.m to end the visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  January 24, 2006


ANNA BIRRINGER  (d. 1901)

Anna Beringer
birth: 27 February 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 12 January 1901 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Kossuth, Wis.
residence: 1901 Kossuth
father: Nicholas Beringer
mother: Anna Orth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA BIRRINGER   (d. 1941)

Grass Fire Burns Fatal to 75-year-old County Woman
Burns which she received when her clothing caught fire while she 
was working in her garden Wednesday afternoon caused the death of 
Mrs. Anna Birringer, 75, of Francis Creek, at Holy Family hospital 
at 8 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Birringer was burning grass and weeds in the garden at the rear 
of her home shortly after 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when her 
clothing was ignited. Employes of the Francis Creek elevator 
discovered her plight and used a coat to smother the flames but not 
before she received third degree burns about the body. She was 
removed to the hospital where her condition was critical throughout 
the night.
Funeral Saturday
Mrs. Birringer made her home with a son, Frank, in the village of 
Francis Creek, for the last 23 years, moving there after the death 
of her husband, Nicholas Birringer. She was born in the town of 
Gibson, Sept. 20, 1866, and was married to Mr. Birringer July 28, 
1888. Her maiden name was Anna Orth. The couple resided on a farm 
in the town of Kossuth until Mr. Birringer's death.
The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John Haws of Francis Creek, 
and Mrs. Peter Grall of Manitowoc route 2; three sons, Matt of Two 
Rivers route 3, Ed of Hilbert and Frank of Francis Creek; one 
step-son, Nick, of the town of Kossuth, six brothers, John Orth of 
Menasha, Henry of Minneapolis, Nick, George, Matt and Ed of Manitowoc; 
four sisters, Mrs. John Mosuch of Manitowoc, Mrs. Thomas Walbrun of 
Menasha, Mrs. Conrad Netzhammer of Milwaukee and Mrs. Frances Guenzel 
of Shawano; 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Friday 
noon until the time of the funeral. Funeral services will be held 
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the funeral home and at 
2 o'clock at St. Ann's church at Francis Creek with burial in the 
adjoinging cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate.
Mrs. Birringer was a member of St. Ann's society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 10, 1941 P.2


FRANCIS MARIE BIRRINGER

Francis Marie Berringer
birth: 7 February 1897 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 25 January 1899 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Kossuth, Wis.
father: Nicholas Berringer
mother: Anna Orth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*Note:  She was placed here because her parents are here.


MARY M. BIRRINGER

Mrs. Matthias G. Birringer, 75, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a 
patient a week. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. Officiating as celebrant at the solemn requiem Mass will be a 
son, the Rev. Raphael Birringer, S.D.S.; the Rev. John Haen, deacon; 
the Rev. Claude Klotz, S.D.S., sub-deacon; and the Rev. Denis Cooney, 
S.D.S., who will preach the sermon. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
The former Mary Magdlena Nachtwey was born Sept. 20, 1889 at Pine 
Grove, Brown County, daughter of the late John and Mary Jaklin 
Nachtwey. She was married to Mathias G. Birringer, May 28, 1912, at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pine Grove, and the couple farmed in 
the Town of Kossuth, Nazianz, three brothers Wenzel versary (sic) of 
their wedding in 1962. 
She was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers and Altar Society of 
St. Ann Church.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) 
Lemberger, of Manitowoc; five sons, Erwin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, 
Sylvester and William of Manitowoc, Norman of Milwaukee and Father 
Raphael, assistant pastor at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz; 
three brothers, Wenzel of Green Bay and Frank and William of Rt. 3, 
Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Menne of Rt. 3., Green Bay, Mrs. 
Mathilda Birringer of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Sister Joachim of St. 
Colletta, Jefferson, Wis.; 13 grandchildren and two great grand-
children. A son, Pfc. George, was killed in Germany in May of 1963 
while serving with the U.S. Army, a daughter and a son died in 
infancy and a sister also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 
where the parish and members of the Christian Mothers and Altar 
Society will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 4, 1965  P. 5


MATTHIAS BIRRINGER   (d. 1971)

Mathias G. Birringer, 81, formerly of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday 
at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. 
A son of the deceased, the Rev. Raphael Birringer, will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Birringer was born July 12, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Orth Birringer. He married 
Mary Nachtwey May 28, 1912, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pine Grove. 
The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Birringer served as a 
former trustee of St. Ann church. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 3, 
1965. He resided at the Yindra boarding home at Francis Creek the past 
five years.
Survivors include five sons, Erwin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Sylvester and 
William of Manitowoc, Norman of Milwaukee and Father Raphael of St. Pius 
Parish, Wauwatosa; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Lemberger, of 
Manitowoc; two brothers. Edward of Rt. 1, Cato, and Frank of Uriah, Ala.; 
a sister, Mrs. Jahn Haws of Francis Creek; 13 grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. A son, George, preceded him in death in 1963, a 
daughter and a son died in infancy, and a brother also preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1971
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(Mathias/Jul 12, 1889/Feb 1971/SSDI) 


NICHOLAS BIRRINGER  (d. 1961)

Nicholas F. Birringer, 73, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Manitowoc County Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of two 
months.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Birringer was born March 20, 1887, in the Town of Kossuth, 
Manitowoc County, son of the late Nicholas and Magdalene Engeldinger 
Birringer. He was educated at St. Ann parochial school and later 
employed at Milwaukee for several years. He then returned to Manitowoc 
county where he bought a farm on County Trunk Q.
He married Mathilda Nachtwey in 1913 at Pine Grove, Brown County, and 
they operated the farm in Manitowoc County until his illness two months 
ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Ann parish.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Milton, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; four 
daughters, Mrs. Joseph O'Leske of Rubicon, Dodge County, Mrs. William 
Nook of Milwaukee, Mrs. John Schuh of Clarks Mills, Manitowoc County, 
and Frances at home; three brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Edward 
of Cato, and Frank of California; a sister, Mrs. John Haws, of Francis 
Creek and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. by members of the Holy Name 
Society and the Knights of Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 8, 1961 P.17


CAROLINE BLIMEL

Mrs. Frank Blimel, 65, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at her home 
in the town of Kossuth. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Blimel 
home and  at 10 a.m. at the St. Ann Catholic church, Francis Creek. 
The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate with burial in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Blimel, nee Caroline Augustine, was born in 1881 in Kossuth. 
In 1902 she was married to Frank Blimel and they located on a farm 
in Kossuth. Mr. Blimel survives with four daughters, Mrs. Vernon 
Steinbrecker, Mrs. Emil Shoulak, Mrs. Roland Peltier and Mrs. Roman 
Koeppel of Manitowoc; one son LeRoy of Manitowoc; one brother, 
Charles of Manitowoc; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Blimel was a member of the Holy Rosary society and the Catholic 
Knights of Wisconsin. The rosary will be recited at the Blimel home 
at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The body will be moved from the Husar funeral home, 
Kellnersville, to the Blimel home this afternoon, and may be viewed 
after 6 p.m. this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1946  P. 2


FRANK BLIMEL

Frank Blimel, 64, died suddenly last night at his farm home in the
town of Kossuth of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at
9:30 a.m. Monday at the Blimel home and at 10 o'clock at the St.
Ann Catholic church, Francis Creek, the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Blimel was born in Kossuth in 1881 and in 1901 married Caroline
Augustine. Mrs. Blimel preceded her husband in death two months ago.
Survivors are one son, LeRoy, of this city, four daughters, Mrs. 
Vernon Steinbreker, Mrs. Emil Shoulak, and Mrs. Roland Peltier of
this city and Mrs. Roman Koeppel on the home farm and eight grand-
children.
Mr. Blime was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Ann
church, and members will recite the rosary at the Blimel home at
8 p.m. Sunday. The body will be moved to the Blimel home from the
Husar funeral home, Kellnersville, at 11 a.m. Saturday, and may be
viewed until time of services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 28, 1946  P.2
*********
Blimel, Frank –Town of Kossuth. Age 64. Died Thursday. Funeral services 
will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Blimel home and at 10 a.m. 
from St. Ann’s Catholic church, Francis Creek. Rev. Joseph Rauch will 
officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be moved 
from the Husar Funeral home to the Blimel home at 11 a.m. Saturday, 
where it may be viewed until the hour of services. Rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 29, 1946  P. 10 


MARIE B. BLIMEL

Mary B Blemal
Wisconsin, Birth Index
Name	Mary B Blemal
Event Type	Birth
Event Date	02 Oct 1903
Event Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Affiliate Film Number	0122
Record Number	000804
"Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch


OLIVA BLIMEL

GIRL IS KILLED AS CAR LEAVES ROAD
OLIVE BLIMMEL (sic), 17, VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT
Sister, Driving Car Near Menchalville, Loses Control, Other Mishaps Over Weekend
One fatal automobile accident and several minor mishaps over the 
three day holiday period were added to the constantly mounting toll 
in Manitowoc county, a 17 year old county girl meeting death on 
County Trunk H at an early hour this morning. No persons were brought 
to the hospital as a result of other crashes in the county and no 
others are known to have been seriously injured. 
Miss Olive Blimmel, the 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Blimmel, residing on Route 6, about nine miles north of Manitowoc, 
died of internal injuries at the offices of Dr. Guttman at 
Kellnersville early this morning. Miss Blimmel was seated in the 
front seat of a Chevrolet laundau driven by her 19 year old sister, 
Lorraine Blimmel, when the machine rolled over three times to land 
in a ditch about half mile this side of Menchalville. The accident 
occurred about 1 this morning. According to those accompanying the 
Blimmel girls to a dance at Menchalville, the party was returning 
at the time of the accident. Coming down a hill, the machine suddenly 
swerved to the right and Miss Blimmel, the driver, south to swing it 
back into the roadway but swung it too far as it skidded into the 
ditch on the left side of the road. None of the other five passengers 
complained of any hurts, but Miss Blimmel told of having pains in her 
stomach and she was rushed to the office of Dr. Guttman by Edward 
Yohanek, Kellnersville garage man, who appeared shortly after the 
accident. She lost consciousness en route to the physician’s office 
but recovered under stimulants and repeated her story just before 
she died. 
Father Arrives Too Late. 
Immediately after the accident the parents were notified and the 
girl’s father rushed to the scene but he was too late, arriving a 
few moments after his daughter had expired. She lived only about 15 
minutes after the car rolled over. Occupants of the car who escaped 
without injuries were Lorraine Blimmel, the driver of the car, Emil 
and Ludmilla Shoulek of Branch, and Harvey Sempler and Harry Zinkel 
of Manitowoc. Emil Shoulek and the two Blimmel girls were seated in 
the front with the others occupying the rear seats. 
Funeral Thursday. 
Funeral services for Miss Blimmel will be held from the St. Ann’s 
church at Francis Creek Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Fr. 
Kelly officiating. In addition to her parents, she is survived by 
four sisters and one brother, all residing at home. Her sisters are 
Caroline, Lorraine, Marcella and Dorothy and one brother Le Roy. 
Miss Blimmel was born at the family home on November 19, 1910 and 
has continuously made her home there.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 04, 1928 Page 2


CHARLES BOLLE

Charles J. Bolle Sr., 78, a former Town of Kossuth milk route trucker 
and town official, died Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, 
where he had been a patient a year and a half.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haese will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Bolle was born July 2, 1891, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Charles and Gertrude Brockhoff. He married Lydia Benishek Jan. 18, 
1916, and they settled on a farm near Rockwood. 
Mr. Bolle served as the Town of Kossuth clerk for 31 years and the 
town treasurer for three years. He was a member of the Knights of 
Columbus Council 710 of Manitowoc, a 50-year member of the Catholic 
Knights of Wisconsin-Francis Creek Branch 86 and the Holy Name Society 
of the church. Mrs. Bolle preceded him in death April 2, 1958.
Survivors include eight sons, Carl, Berlin and Dale of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw; Assemblyman Everett and Francis of Francis Creek, Robert 
and Llewellyn (Mex) of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Lovell of Mission, Tex.; 
three daughters, Mrs. Ludwig (Virginia) Swetlik of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, 
Mrs. Patrick (Barbara) Sieber of Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. Russel 
(Sally) Walesh of Two Rivers; two brothers, Louis and Joseph of Antigo; 
three sisters, Mrs. Michael Kohler of Antigo, Mrs. Anton Rank of Monico, 
Wis., and Mrs. Emma Krosnicki of East Troy; 74 grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday until the time 
of services. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral 
home by members of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and 
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 4, 1969   P. 5 
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Kossuth news:
Carl Bolle and Lydia Benishek of Branch were united in marriage 
at Francis Creek church last Tuesday. Rev. Prochaska tied the 
nuptial knot.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 21, 1916 P.5


DALE J. BOLLE

Dale J. Bolle, age 84, formerly of 10018 Reifs Mills Road, 
Whitelaw, died from Parkinson's disease on Wednesday afternoon, 
Dec. 12, 2007, at Harmony Assisted Living of Manitowoc. 
Dale was born on June 12, 1923, in the town of Kossuth, son 
of the late Charles and Lydia (Benishek) Bolle. He was a 
1941 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Dale was a 
U.S. Army veteran, serving two active duties, and was a member 
of the U.S. Army Reserves. His 26-year career began on Feb. 25, 
1943, with the 44th Army Division in Europe during World War II, 
until Nov. 7, 1945, and also served in Korea from Jan. 17, 1951, 
until June 10, 1952. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 
1967, as a captain. He earned many military medals, including 
the Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II, and 
received the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. On Nov. 19, 
1946, Dale was married to the former Ethelyn Junk at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church by the Rev. E.A. Radey. The couple 
celebrated 61 years of marriage. Dale was the owner of Bolle 
Trucking Company for more than 30 years. His government career 
included being a member of the Manitowoc County Board from 1970 
to 1980, of which he was county board chairman from 1976 to 
1978. In 1982, Dale was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, 
and served for 12 years, retiring from the Assembly in 1994. He 
was chairman for 10 years of the Veterans and Military Affairs 
Committee, and in the past, served as chairman of the Wisconsin 
Counties Utility Tax Association, and was a director of the 
Wisconsin County Boards Association. He was a member of St. 
Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills, the Reserved Officer 
Association, American Legion Gosz-Novak Post 199 of Reedsville, 
Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville, the Disabled 
American Veterans, and the Old Timers Baseball League. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Mary Sue Bolle; 
five brothers: Everett, Berlin, Francis, Carl and Robert; one 
sister: Virginia Swetlik; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Bolle 
and Ruth Bolle; and one brother-in-law: Ummy Walesh. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 
2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul 
Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial 
to follow in the parish cemetery, with military graveside rites 
accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, from 
4 to 8 p.m., and on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at the church from 
9:30 a.m., until the time of the service. 
There will be a VFW memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, 
at the funeral home at 7 p.m., and a parish prayer service at 
7:30 p.m., led by Father Paider. 
IN RESPECT TO THE FAMILY'S WISHES, PLEASE USE NO COLOGNES OR 
PERFUMES WHEN VISITING THE FUNERAL HOME OR CHURCH ON SUNDAY, 
DEC. 16, 2007, AND ON MONDAY, DEC. 17, 2007. 
Dale's family would like to thank the Harmony Assisted Living 
of Manitowoc staff for all their kind and compassionate care 
shown to Dale and his family for the past four and one-half 
years. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 14, 2007 

DOROTHY J. BOLLE (d. 2015)

Dorothy J. Bolle, age 89, a Francis Creek resident, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Harmony Assisted Living of Manitowoc.
Dorothy was born on June 21, 1925 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Swetlik) Fierst. She grew up in the Francis Creek area and was a 1942 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On July 17, 1943 Dorothy was married to Francis L. Bolle at St. Anne's Catholic Church, in Francis Creek. In 1967 the couple bought and operated Bolle's French Creek Inn in Francis Creek. Francis preceded her in death on October 8, 1994. Dorothy sold the business to her son, Dennis after 34 years of business.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, St. Anne's Rosary Society, Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens; two card clubs and a former member of Manitowoc County Tavern League.
Survivors include her three sons and one daughter-in-law, David Bolle, Green Bay and his special friend, Amy Matz; Dennis Bolle, Francis Creek; Dean (Lisa) Bolle, Green Bay; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane (Bob) Schleis, Kewaunee; Doreen (Michael) Voight, Luxemburg; eight grandchildren; Scott (Jessica) Bolle, Logan Bolle and his fiancé, Katie Harvey, Shelly (John) Mellenburger, Shawn Schleis, Bob (Ashley) Schleis, Autumn Schleis, Libby Voight and Drew Voight; nine great grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Lovell Bolle, TX; four sisters-in-law, Barbara Seiber, TX; Ethelyn Bolle, Reifs Mills; Marian Bolle, Manitowoc; Elaine Bolle, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Emma Fierst; her husband, Francis L. Bolle; one daughter-in-law, Paulette Bolle; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Rueben Fierst, Raymond (Dorothy) Fierst; five sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Florence (George) Miller; Irene (Victor) Feit; Evelyn (Vernon) Elfner; Rosalie (Frank) Neuser; Virgina (Ludwig) Swetlik; eight brothrs-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Carl (Ruth) Bolle; Dale Bolle; Robert Bolle; Everett (Dorothy) Bolle; Sally (Russell) Walesh; Patrick Sieber, Lucille Swetlik.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Becker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relative and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at the funeral home on Monday led by Fr. Becker at 7:00 p.m.
Green Bay Press Gazette - April 2, 2015

EVELYN M. BOLLE

Evelyn M. Bolle, age 88, formerly of Branch, died Friday, January 25, 2013
at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Evelyn was born August 8, 1924 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Agnes Novak Kirch. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated 
with the class of 1942 from Lincoln High School. On June 17, 1947 she 
married Berlin Bolle in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 31, 
1978. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, past 
member of the Christian Mothers, and past member of the Kubale-O'Connell 
VFW Post #6179 Ladies Auxillary.
She is survived by six children, Bari (Ann) Bolle Manitowoc; Jerome (Annie) 
Bolle, Whitelaw; James Bolle, CA; Cindie (Terry) Henning, Cedarburg; 
Thomas (Barbara) Bolle, Manitowoc; Paul (Lisa) Bolle, Spicer, MN: 16 
grandchildren, Genal (Ty) Hove; Ted Bolle; Joe (Jenny) Bolle; Jacque (Joe) 
Hernandez; Chris ( Courtney) Bolle; Nic (Danielle) Bolle; Angie Bolle; Bari 
Jon Bolle; Mary Rose Bolle; Andrea ( Paul) Janik; Marisa Bolle and special 
friend Clint; Tessa Bolle and special friend Andy; Berlin Bolle; Veronica Bolle 
and special friend Tim; Abby and Ivy Bolle: 16 great-grandchildren: one 
brother-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Lovell Bolle; Barbara Sieber; Dorothy 
Bolle; Ethelyn Bolle; Elaine Bolle; and Marian Bolle: nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. Evelyn was preceded in death by her 
husband Berlin; infant grandson; brother Jerome Kirch; brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law, Carl (Ruth) Bolle; Dale Bolle; Sally (Russell "Ummy") Walesh; 
Bob Bolle; Everett (Dorothy) Bolle; Llewellyn "Mex" Bolle; Francis Bolle; 
Pat Sieber; and Mutzi (Ludwig) Swetlik.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at St. 
Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev Dave Zimmerman will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery, Francis 
Creek. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 
the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St. Kellnersville, 
from 5-7 p.m. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate a parish prayer service at 7:00 
p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the church from 12:00 noon until 
the time of mass at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been 
established in her name. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com 
"The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Manitowoc 
Health & Rehabilitation Center for the caring and compassionate care 
given to our mother"
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter   Jan. 28, 2013

FRANCIS L. BOLLE

Francis L. Bolle, age 72, formerly of 123 Packer Drive, Francis Creek, passed on to his eternal rest, Saturday morning, October 8, 1994, at Parkview Manor Nursing Center, Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 1994, at 10 a.m. at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Revs. Theodore Hendricks and Donald Schneider with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bolle was born October 31, 1921, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Charles J. and Lydia Benishek Bolle. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc in 1939. On July 17, 1943, he was married to Dorothy Fierst at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He drove truck for Western Condensing, Schneider Transport and Schuette Construction. In later years he owned and operated a school bus line and Bolle Milk Trucking. In 1967, he bought and operated Bolle's French Creek Inn in Francis Creek until his illness. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, a past member of the Francis Creek Lions Club and Fellowship Club and was very active in the development of recreational sporting events in the Francis Creek area.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy J. Bolle, Francis Creek; three sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Paulette Bolle, Green Bay, Dennis Bolle, Francis Creek, Dean and Lisa Bolle, Green Bay; two daughters and one son-in-law, Diane and Bob Schleis, Kewaunee, Doreen Bolle, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Scott Bolle, Logan Bolle, Shelly (John) Mellenberger, Shawn, Robbie and Autumn Schleis, three great-grandsons, Trevor, Tanner and Trent Mellenberger; five brothers and six sisters-in-law, Carl Bolle, Kellnersville, Dale and Ethelyn Bolle, Reifs Mills, Robert and Elaine Bolle, Manitowoc, Llewellen (Mex) and Marian Bolle, Francis Creek, Lovell Bolle, Fort Worth, Texas, Evelyn Bolle, Branch; Dorothy Bolle, Francis Creek; Lucille Swetlik, Francis Creek; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Barbara and Patrick Sieber, Fort Worth, Texas, Sally Walesh, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Swetlik, two brothers, Berlin and Everett Bolle, two brothers-in-law, Ludwig Swetlik and Russell Walesh.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, TONIGHT from 4-9 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Fr. Schneider.
Francis loved people and making sure they were having a good time. He never missed out on the opportunity to make someone laugh. He was the world's best husband, the greatest father and most lovable grandpa. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children and their families and always remembered with all their love.
Francis' family would like to thank Parkview Manor, their staff and Dr. Kenneth Kubsch for all their loving care and consideration given to him during his stay there.
Manitowoc Herald Times  October 10, 1994  pg. A2

JUDY BOLLE
Bolle
Judy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolle, of route 5, Manitowoc 
died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Rauch officiated and burial was in St. Ann Cemetery, 
Francis Creek.
Survivors are the parents, a brother (Survivor omitted for privacy.); and 
grandparents, Charles Bolle of route 5, Manitowoc, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Horstketter of route 3, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 8 1952 P.2 


LISETTE BOLLE

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905:
Death in Town Kossuth last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Lisette Bolle, 
an old settler in our county. Her husband had preceded her in 
death 14 yrs. ago. Mrs. Bolle leaves 7 children. The funeral was 
held Sat. in Francis Creek.
********
Lazuta Belle Hilstenach
birth: 8 December 1825
death: 8 February 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Francis Creek
residence: 1905 Kossuth
father: Frank Hilstenach
spouse: Carl Hilstenach
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LLEWELLYN  L. BOLLE

Llewellyn "Mex" L. Bolle, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died 
on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Hamilton Care Center in Two Rivers.
Llewellyn was born on Sept. 21, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late 
Charles and Lydia (Benishek) Bolle. He was a graduate of the class of 
1944 from Lincoln High School. Llewellyn served in the U.S. Navy in 
World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married the 
former Marian O'Connor on May 16, 1953, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 
in Manitowoc. He farmed for many years in the town of Kossuth and later 
worked for the Rockwell Lime Co. Llewellyn was a member of St. Anne 
Catholic Church in Francis Creek.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Lydia Bolle; six 
brothers: Berlin, Francis, Everett, Carl, Bob and Dale Bolle; two sisters 
and brothers-in-law: Virginia (Ludwig) Swetlik, Sally (Russell) Walesh; 
two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Bolle and Ruth Bolle.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at St. 
Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains to follow at 
the parish cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by the 
Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post No. 6179. Relatives and friends may call at 
the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the 
family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 
or the donor's choice.
Llewellyn's family would like to thank the staff of the Hamilton Care Center 
in Two Rivers, Manitowoc Health Care Center and Aurora VNA Hospice for 
the compassionate care given to him.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 29, 2010


LYDIA BOLLE

Mrs. Charles Bolle, 48, route 5, Manitowoc, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital after a week’s illness.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 from the home and 
at 10 a.m. from the St. Ann church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Joseph 
Rauch will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The 
body will be taken to the home from Pfeffers Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bolle, nee Lydia Benishek, was born in Michigan in 1890. She 
was married at Francis Creek in 1916 to Charles Bolle. They took up 
their home on a farm in Kossuth, near Francis Creek.
Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Virginia, Barbara and 
Salome, all at home; eight sons, Carl, Everett, Berlin, Francis, 
David, Robert, Lewellyn and Lovell, all at home, brother, James 
Benishek, Branch; five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Hall, route 2, Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Louis Kukral, Denver, Colo; Mrs. Charles Brunig, Branch; Mrs. 
August Mueller, route 5, Manitowoc; Mrs. Edward Hessel, route 6, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 2, 1938  P. 4


RUTH BOLLE

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Bolle Jr., 34, of Reifs Mills, who died
Friday at Albuquerque, N.M., will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the
Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic
Church, Francis Creek.  The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate and
burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Ruth Oswald in Branch in 1919, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Oswald and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc,
in 1937.  Se was married to Carl Bolle Jr. in 1941 and ten years ago
they located on the present farm on Rt. 1, Whitelaw.  Se was a former
member and leader of the Branch Busy Bees 4-H Club and received state
recognition for her outstanding 4-H club work.  She was a member of
the Altar Society of the St Augustine congregation at Reifs Mills.
Surviving are her husband; son, (private); four daughters, (private);
father, Joseph of Branch; brother, Lester of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Leonard Glaeser of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jeffery Ilaycraft 
of San Diego, Calif.,; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Oswald of 
Manitowoc; maternal grandfather, Anton Kliment, Sr., of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary
will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
The casket will arrive from New Mexico by train Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, June 12, 1954


ANNA BOLZENTHAL

Mrs. Anna Bolzenthal, 90 (photo) a former Town of Kossuth resident, 
died Sunday morning at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, where she had 
resided 2-1/2 years. 
Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bolzenthal was born Anna Rumpf Nov. 20, 1876, in the Town of 
Kossuth, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Rumpf. She was married 
to William Bolzenthal Nov. 3, 1895, at Francis Creek. They farmed 
in the Town of Kossuth until 1946, then they moved to Francis Creek. 
She resided there until 1963, then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Bolzenthal 
preceded her in death July 29, 1950. She was a member of the Christian 
Mothers Altar Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Arthur, of Manitowoc, a brother, Albert, of 
Waukesha, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter 
preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 8 o’clock this Monday evening by members of the altar society, 
friends and parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 23, 1967  P. 13 


WILLIAM BOLZENTHAL

William Bolzenthal, 81 (photo) of Francis Creek, died late Saturday 
afternoon at his home following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic church in Francis Creek. The 
Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bolzenthal was born in Kossuth in 1858 and lived there all his life. 
He operated a farm until his retirement in 1946. In 1894, he married the 
former Anna Rumpf. Mr. Bolzenthal was supervisor of the town of Kossuth 
for several years. 
Survivors are the wife; a son Arthur of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. A daughter died 15 years ago. 
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. The rosary 
will be recited at 8 o’clock this evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 31, 1950  P. 2

RAMONA C. BOURIL

Ramona C. (Gosz) Bouril, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Ramona was born on July 28, 1932 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Roman and Antoinette (Leggio) Gosz. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1950. On November 24, 1952 she married Richard Bouril at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Ramona was co-owner of Bouril Plumbing with her husband Richard for many years. She also was the owner of The Lounge Tavern and the Courtyard Shops where she had a high end dress shop there called Ramona’s. Ramona was a member of the Manitowoc Bowling Association and was elected to the Manitowoc Bowling Hall of Fame. She was also a past member of the Catholic Junior League. 
Survivors include her husband: Richard “Dick” Bouril, Manitowoc; her children: David & Robin Bouril, Lodi, Victoria & Jay Gable, New York, Lisa & Alan Johnson, North Carolina, Terri Jo & Duane Grothoff, Manitowoc, Richard R. Bouril, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Christopher, Max, Chase, Samantha, Alexandra, Wyatt, Noelle & Adam; two brothers and sisters-in-law: George & Nancy Gosz, Lloyd & Ruth Gosz, all of Manitowoc; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jack Bouril, Illinois, Paul & Karen Bouril, Manitowoc, and Mary Ann Frydach, Florida. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers and sisters-in-law: Anthony & Maryjean Gosz and Thomas & Darlene Gosz.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Becker with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  April 22, 2016


RICHARD BOURIL

Richard “Dick” Bouril, age 85, a resident at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Harbor View.
He was born on March 8, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Lynda (Mally) Bouril. Dick was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. On November 24, 1952 he married Ramona Gosz at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2016. Dick was a master plumber who owned and operated Dick Bouril Plumbing in Manitowoc, starting the business in 1956. He earned 9 letters in high school and received a football scholarship to the University of Wyoming. On the 1948 Lincoln High School Football Team, Dick scored 72 points; more than any previous player at the school. He was named to the All-Valley and All-State teams and was chosen as the Most Valuable Player by his teammates. He was an outstanding and very aggressive guard on the basketball court. In Track, Dick competed in the 100 Yard Dash, the Broad Jump and Pole Vault. In 1949 he set a record for Manitowoc by Pole Vaulting 11 feet 5 1/4 inches using a bamboo pole. Dick played football for the US Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He played baseball in the County Leagues and played football for the Manitowoc Braves. Dick also refereed and umpired for the Manitowoc Rec Department for 10 years. He was enshrined in the Lakeshore All-Sports Hall of Fame on April 26, 2000. He was a former member of the Manitowoc Elks Club, the Eagles and the Manitowoc Yacht Club. 
Survivors include his children: David and Robin Bouril, Lodi, Wisconsin, Victoria and Jay Gable, New York, Lisa and Alan Johnson, North Carolina, Terri Jo and Duane Grothoff, Manitowoc and Richard Bouril, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Christopher, Max, Chase, Samantha, Alexandra, Wyatt, Noelle and Adam; one brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Karen Bouril, Manitowoc; one sister: Mary Ann Frydach, Tampa, Florida; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: George and Nancy Gosz and Lloyd and Ruth Gosz, all of Manitowoc; dear friends and caregivers: Terri and Karl Birkenstock, special friends: Jr. Gosz, Norman, Jodi and Jake Ringmeier. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one brother: John “Jack” Bouril; two brothers-in-law: Tony Gosz and Thomas Gosz. 
Funeral services will held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Becker. Cremation will take place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, following services and burial of Richards cremated remains will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery, Francis Creek at a later date where Military Honors will be accorded. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 (TODAY) at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Wednesday morning, March 29, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  March 27, 2017


ANNA BRAUN

Mrs. Joseph Braun, Sr., 84 (above), died Monday afternoon at her home in Francis Creek, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, at 9:30 a.m. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Joseph Rauch. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Braun, the former Anna Schweda, was born in Germany in 1867 and immigrated to this country with her parents at an early age. They settled on a farm in the town of Kosuth. She was married to the late Joseph Braun in 1880?. They moved to the Francis Creek residence 60 years ago. Mr. Braun died in 1945. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Christian Mothers Society at the St. Ann Church.
Survivors include three sons, Charles of Detroit, Walter at home and Edwin of Route 2, Manitowoc; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Another son, Arthur, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1952  P. 2


ARTHUR BRAUN (d. 1910)

Friends will tender sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown, Francis Creek, who mourn the loss of their ten year old son, Arthur. The parents are known in the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., June 14, 1910

CAROLINE BRAUN

Mrs. Caroline Braun, 94, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, 
died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Guex of Rt. 1, Mishicot, with whom she made her home the past 23 
years.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Specht 
Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 
Mishicot, the Rev. George F. Beth officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Ann Semetery (sic), Francis Creek.
Mrs. Braun, nee Caroline Klein, was born at Cato in 1861, a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Klein. She was married on Dec. 31, 1895, to 
Anton Braun at Clarks Mills, the couple taking up residence on a farm 
at Rockwood. Her husbnad preceded her in death 29 years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Braun are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Guex of R. 1, 
Mishicot, Mrs. Ariel Nelson of Mishicot and Mrs. Julia Lallement of 
Green Bay; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 22, 1955 P.13


EDWIN BRAUN

Funeral services for Edwin J. Braun, 80, of 1313A Washington St. 
Manitowoc, who died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Braun was born March 9, 1904, at Francis Creek, son of the 
late Joseph and Anna Aschwedo Braun. He married Phillus Shimek 
June 28, 1932, at St. Ann Church and the couple resided in the 
Town of Kossuth until coming to Manitowoc in 1958. He had been 
employed 20 years by Lakeside Packing Co., Manitowoc.
Surviving are his wife, a son, (private), a brother, Charles J. 
Braun, of Detroit, Mich., and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1964  P. 5 

GERTRUDE BRAUN

RESIDIENT OF COUNTY 60 YEARS
Mrs. Gertrude Braun Was for 20 Years Resident of the City
Mrs. Gertrude Braun, a resident of Manitowoc County for sixty years, twenty of which was spent in this city, is dead at the home of her son, Jacob Braun, on route 6, death resulting from exhaustion due to age, Mrs. Braun being 79 at her death. Born in Germany, Mrs. Braun came to Manitowoc County as a young girl and had resided here continuously since. Her husband died twenty-eight years ago and for twenty years after his death she made her home in the city. Later and for four years past having resided with her son, Jacob. Six children survive Mrs. Braun: Theodore, Jacob and Joseph this county, Mrs. Clara Holzbach, Algoma, Mrs. Christine Heil, Chicago and Miss Mary Braun of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Braun had been in feeble health for some time and her death was not unexpected by the family. The funeral of Mrs. Braun will be held from the home of Jacob Braun, Route 6, Friday morning leaving the house at 9. Interment will be at Francis Creek cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Mar. 26, 1912
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State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County
In the matter of the estate of Gertrud Braun, deceased. In probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gertrud Braun, of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Mary Braun, of Seattle, Wash., in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing, duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Gertrud Braun died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, on the 25th day of March 1912, that said Instrument is the last will of said deceased and that no person is named therein as executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with will annexed be thereon issued to the East Wisconsin Trustee Company. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be  held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof, for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated May 20th, 1912.
By the Court.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Emil Baensch, Attorney.
Manitowoc Post, Friday, May 31, 1912 P. 16

JOSEPH BRAUN   (d. 1945)

Joseph Braun, Sr., 80 (photo), of Francis Creek, retired carpenter 
and farmer, died Tuesday at the homestead farm, near the village.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the home and 
at 10 o’clock at the St. Anns Catholic church, Francis Creek, the 
Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Braun will be unable to attend the funeral of her husband. She 
slipped off a chair this morning at the home and broke her hip. She 
is a patient at the Holy Family hospital.
Mr. Braun, who lived in the town of Kossuth most of his life, was 
born in 1864. As a young man, he worked in the lumbering business 
in northern Michigan and Wisconsin and in later years, took up the 
carpenter trade and after that became a pioneer dairy farm operator 
in Kossuth. In 1889 he married Miss Anna Schweda. The couple observed 
their golden wedding in 1939, holding open house at their home in 
Francis Creek. 
He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name 
society.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Walter J. of this city, Charles of 
Detroit, Mich., Edwin of Rockwood; sister, Miss Mary Braun of Seattle, 
Wash.; and three grandchildren. The latter are Glenn Braun of Detroir, 
recently discharged from the marines, Rose Marie Braun of Detroit, 
serving as Red Cross Social worker in Italy, and Edwin Braun of 
Rockwood.
The body was moved to the Braun home this afternoon from the Pfeffer 
funeral home. The Catholic Knights and Holy Name Society members will 
recite the rosary at the home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 26, 1945  P. 2


WALTER J. BRAUN

WALTER BRAUN IS DEAD AT 68
Walter J. Braun of 429 N. 10th St., a veteran automotive dealer, died at 4:30 a.m. 
Monday at Holy Family Hospital, where he had been a patient since Aug. 1.  He 
was 68.
Mr. Braun had been president, treasurer and manager of Braun Motor Co., 1014 
S. 10th St., since 1926 and had served the automotive industry at local, state and 
national levels for many years.
He was born at Francis Creek March 10, 1892, son of the late Joseph and Anna 
Schweda Braun and attended parochial school in the village.  A teacher for five 
years, Mr. Braun was graduated from Manitowoc County Teachers College and 
took extension work at Milwaukee Teachers College, now University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Wisconsin State College at Oshkosh.
Started in 1926
Mr. Braun became a dealer for Dodge automobiles and trucks in Manitowoc 
and Calumet Counties Dec. 1, 1926, and was cited by Chrysler Motors Corp., 
Dodge Division, for 30 years of service and received a similar citation from 
Socony Vacuum Oil. Co.
He was a member of City Automotive Dealers Association of Manitowoc, a 
past director and member of Wisconsin Automobile Trades Assn., representing 
Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties, 12 years; and a member of National 
Automobile Dealers Assn., representing it as area chairman for 14 years.
In April of 1944, Braun, chairman of the Labor Supply Committee of the Citizens 
Service Corp., was named executive director of the corps.   The corps was a 
postwar arm of Civilian Defense, now Civil Defense.
Funeral Wednesday
A veteran member of Manitowoc Kiwanis Club, he served the group as treasurer 
18 years.  He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving him are two brothers, Charles J., of Detroit and Edwin, of Francis 
Creek and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate 
and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, August 15, 1960  pg. 2


ANNA BROCKHOFF

Mrs. Paul Brockhoff, 67 (photo), of Francis Creek, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will be celebrant of the solemn requiem 
high Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Brockhoff was the former Anna Weina and was born June 6, 1899, 
at Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and Margearet Michalek Weina. She 
was married to Mr. Brockhoff June 6, 1916, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc, and the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth 
until 11 years ago when they moved to Francis Creek. She was a 
member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. He husband died 
June 26, 1961.
Surviving are four sons, Joseph and Melvin of Rt. 2., Manitowoc, 
Robert of Milwaukee and Sgt. 1-c Paul Jr., with the U.S. Army in 
Germany; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) Novak of Rt. 1, 
Maribel, Sister M. Veronica, St. Paul Nursing Home, Kaukauna, Mrs. 
Raymond (Arlene) Ziarnik of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph (Audrey) Samz 
of Mishicot and Mrs. William (Annette) Samz of Rt. 1. Mishicot; 
parents; two brothers, Paul of Chicago and Anton of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Helen Popp and Mrs. Martha Schweigl, of Manitowoc; 
30 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildrren. Two daughters and a 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 
8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 17, 1965  P. 7 


GERTRUDE BROCKHOFF

Death laid its hand on a weary frame and closed its eyes in dreamless 
sleep when the soul of Mrs. Gertrude Brockhoff abandoned its earthly 
abode and left the frail clay for mortals to weep over. Over a year 
disease had marked the pilgrim for its own and though the final 
dissolution was but a matter of time, it was with amazing fortitude 
that the victim bore her cross. 
Mrs. Brockhoff was born in Germany in 1834, came to America in 1854, 
settling in the town of Kossuth residing there until 1894 when she 
moved to the city to the home in which she died. She was married to 
Henry Brockhoff and thirteen children were born to the union, eight 
still surviving, Theodore of Minnesota, Henry and Joseph of the 
vicinity, Mrs. Anna Neal, Mrs. Katherine Dirkman, Mrs. Gertrude Bolle, 
Mrs. Bertha Schadeberg and Mrs. Rose Schadeberg, all residing in the 
city or near by. The husband, Henry Brockhoff also survives. The 
funeral takes place Wednesday and the interment will be at Francis 
Creek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 17, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902:
Death Sat. following a long illness of Mrs. Gertrude Brockhoff. 
The deceased was born in Westphalia in 1834 and came to America 
with her husband in 1854. The couple operated a farm in Town 
Kossuth where they faced all the hardships of pioneer life. In
1894 they retired to Manitowoc. In addition to her husband the 
deceased is survived by 8 children. Her body was taken to Francis 
Creek and laid to rest at the cemetery there yesterday morning.
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Gertrude Baumheuer Brockhoff
birth: 1834 Germany
death: 15 February 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Francis Creek
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
spouse: Henry Brockhoff
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HEINRICH BROCKHOFF

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902:
Death in Town Kossuth on 21 Nov. of Heinrich Brockhoff of 
old age debility. He was born in Westphalia 19 Apr. 1821. 
His wife had preceded him in death 9 mos. ago. He had 12 
children of whom 8 are still living, namely, Theodor of 
Wadena, Minnesota, Heinrich and Joseph in Town Kossuth, 
Anna Neal in Manitowoc, Katie Dirkmann and Gertrud Bolle 
in Kossuth, Bertha Schadeberg and Rosa Schadeberg in Manitowoc.


HENRY BROCKHOFF

FORMER RESIDENT OF KOSSUTH DIES AT NEW LONDON
Henry Brockhoff, aged 72 years, formerly a resident of Kossuth and
a brother of Mrs. Rosa Schadeberg, Twenty-third street, this city,
passed away on Wednesday at New London, Wis., where he has been
making his home for the past ten years. The remains were brought
to this city today and may be viewed from 7 to 8 tonight at the
Pfeffer parlors. The funeral services will be held at ten o'clock
Saturday morning from St. Ann's church at Francis Creek, with 
interment there.
Up to the time of his removal to New London the deceased always
made his home at Kossuth. He never married and is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Schadeberg of this city and Mrs. Gertrude Bolle of 
Antigo and one brother, Joseph Brockhoff of Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 25, 1929  P.13


PAUL BROCKHOFF

Paul J. Brockhoff, Sr., 65, of Francis Creek, died at 12:30 p.m. 
Monday after a heart attack in the home of his brother, Eugene, 
of Rt. 1 Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Brockhoff was born Dec. 29, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Joseph and Ida Hessel Brockhoff. He married 
Anna Weina June 6, 1916, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They 
operated the homestead farm in the Town of Kossuth for 12-1/2 years 
and then moved to another farm in the township, which they operated 
until seven years ago when they moved to Francis Creek.
He was a manager of the Farmers Oil Co. of Branch for 13 years and was 
treasurer of the Town of Kossuth for a number of years. He was a former 
trustee of St. Ann Church at Francis Creek and was a janitor at St. Ann 
school for three years until his retirement at the end of 1960. 
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church and also a 
member of the Catholic Knights Insurance Society of Wisconsin. Two 
daughters preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Joseph of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Robert of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Sgt. 1/c Paul Jr., serving with the U.S. 
Army, and Melvin of Rt 3, Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph 
Novak of Rt. 1, Maribel, Sister M. Veronica of Zanesville, Ohio, Mrs. 
Raymond Ziarnik of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Samz of Mishicot and Mrs. 
William Samz of Rt. 1. Mishicot; a brother, Eugene, of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw; 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. by the Holy Name Society 
and the Catholic Knights, led by Father Haen. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 27, 1961   P. 11


ELISABETH BRUDER

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: 
Death on Mon. after a long illness of Mrs. Bruder, wife of 
John Mathias Bruder, of Town Line Road. The deceased, who 
reached the age of 56 yrs. succumbed to lung disease. She 
is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. Burial will 
take place today in Francis Creek.


JOHANN MATHIAS BRUDER 

DEATH CLAIMS JOHN M. BRUDER, IRON BRIGADE VETERAN AND RESIDENT OF COUNTY
FOR 68 YEARS
Pioneer Settler of Kossuth Who Had Made Home in City 19 Years, Dies
After Illness of But Few Days
John M. Bruder, civil war veteran, who served with the famous Iron
Brigade of which the late Gen. E.S. Bragg was commander, and a resident
of Manitowoc county for sixty-eight years, died at his home, 928 South
Ninth street, early today, aged 80 years.  Mr. Bruder's death was due to
infirmities incident to age, and followed an illness of few days
duration which he was unable to combat.
A native of Germany, Mr. Bruder was born Nov. 23, 1834, and when 12
years old came to Manitowoc county with his parents, locating in the
town of Kossuth which was his home up to nineteen years ago when he
removed to the city.
During the war of the rebellion Mr. Bruder served with Company D, Sixth
Wisconsin, attached to the Iron Brigade and later re-enlisted and served
with Company C, 34th Wisconsin regiment.
Mr. Bruder was an active member of the G.A.R.  He is survived by six
children, two residents of this city, John Bruder and Mrs. Henry Grobe.
Other children are Nicolas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Hawes of Kossuth,
Mrs. Katie Schrimpf of Sheboygan, and Matthias of St. Louis.
The funeral of Mr. Bruder will be held Thursday morning from the home of
Mrs. Henry Grobe, 928 South Eleventh street, where his death occurred
and the body will be taken to Francis Creek for services at the church
there at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc,  Monday, March 8, 1915
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The following Sheboygan people were here today for the funeral of 
the late John M. Bruder, held from this city to Francis Creek: Mr. 
and Mrs. Nick Bruder, Mrs. Frank Schrimpf, Miss Lena Schrimpf, 
Dewey Schrimpf, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kauer, Mrs. August Toepfer, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Schild, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Curtis.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 3

DONALD CARVIOU

Donald R. Carviou, age 80, formerly of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died Friday, March 1, 2002 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Kempen-Staudinger VFW Post #7753 will accord military graveside services.
Donald was born Sept. 13, 1921 in Porterfield, Wis., son of the late Howard and Eleanore Walters Carviou. He attended local schools. On Aug. 31, 1942, Don was inducted into the United States Army serving in World War II until being discharged on March 23, 1945. Don was married to the former Florence "Tina" Francour on May 1, 1943 at Stephenson, Mich. Tina preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 1999. Don worked as a welder for Manitowoc Shipbuilding retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Kempen-Staudinger VFW Post #7753 of Mishicot, Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association and a life member of Maribel Sportsman Club. He was an avid gardener, like to play cards and going hunting and fishing with his sons. He loves spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his three sons and daughters-in-law: Dale (Doreen) Carviou of Mishicot; Thomas (Nancy) Carviou of Escanaba, Mich.; Ray (Theresa) Carviou of Whitelaw; four daughters and one son-in-law: Candy (Glenn) Vandenhouten of Two Rivers; Joy Carviou of Whitelaw; Gail Carviou of Whitelaw; Tracy Carviou of Whitelaw; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Two brothers and six sisters-in-law: Walter (Bernice) Carviou of Marinette; Robert (Mary Ann) Carviou of Mirinette; Loretta Carviou of Green Bay; Kate Carviou of Marinette; Adeline Voelker of Pembine; Dorothy Carviou of Marinette; two sisters: Mildred Berman of Peshtigo; and Mabel Konyn of Marinette. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Adam (Agnes) Francour; five brothers: Raymond, Henry, Kenneth, Vincent and Lester; and one granddaughter: Angela Mary Carviou.
Relatives and friends may call at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville, on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Monday at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Hendricks.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, March 3, 2002  pg. A6
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(Donald R./13 Sep 1921/01 Mar 2002/SSDI)


FLORENCE "TINA" CARVIOU

Florence C. (Tina) Carviou, age 73, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died Saturday, February 27, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate with burial to follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery.
She was born May 13, 1925, in Marinette, Wis., daughter of the late Adam and Agnes Carney Francour. She married Donald R. Carviou May 1, 1943, at Stephenson, Mich. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Altar Society, and the Mishicot VFW Auxiliary Post #7753. She also enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include her husband, Donald C. Carviou, Whitelaw; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Doreen Carviou, Mishicot, Tom and Nancy Carviou, Escanaba, Mich., Ray and Theresa Carviou, Whitelaw; four daughters and one son-in-law, Candy and Glenn Vandenhouten, Two Rivers, Joy Carviou, Whitelaw, Gail Carviou, Whitelaw, Tracy Carviou, Whitelaw; two brothers and three sisters-in-law; seven sisters and three brothers-in-law; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two special friends, Jodi Larson, Manitowoc, and Rose Rocque, Whitelaw. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Howard and Eleanor Carviou; one granddaughter, Angela Marie; three brothers, three sisters, and four brothers-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 1999. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday said by the Rev. Theodore Hendricks. Relatives and friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1999  P. A2
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(13 May 1925/27 Feb 1999/SSDI) 


JOY A. CARVIOU

Joy A. Carviou, age 52, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, died peacefully Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2007, with her family and friends at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. 
Joy was born March 9, 1954, in Marinette, daughter of the late Donald and Florence "Tina" Francour Carviou. She was a 1972 graduate of Mishicot High School. Joy worked for 31 years at Hamilton Manufacturing of Two Rivers, retiring in 2004 due to illness. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Joy loved to knit and to go out to breakfast and lunch with her friends. 
Survivors include three sisters and one brother-in-law: Candy (Glenn) Vandenhouten of Two Rivers; Gail Carviou of Whitelaw; Tracy Carviou of Whitelaw; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Dale (Doreen) Carviou of Mishicot; Thomas (Nancy) Carviou of Escanaba, Mich.; Ray (Theresa) Carviou of Whitelaw; her three godchildren: Adam Vandenhouten; Andy Carviou, Hope Carviou; three of her special friends: Brenda Pribek; Cheryl Link; Karen Gerondale; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one niece. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Sister Jean Herman will conduct a prayer service on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Saturday, February 10, 2007  pg. A3
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Funeral services for Joy A. Carviou, age 52, of 10324 Diamond Road, Whitelaw, who died peacefully Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2007, with her family and friends at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday (TONIGHT), from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Sister Jean Herman will conduct a prayer service on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2007 

LUDMILLA CISLER

Mrs. Ludmilla Cisler, 66, a former Manitowoc County resident, died 
Thursday at Neillsville Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John M. Haen will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Cisler, Nee Ludmilla Schleis, was born Sept. 7, 1906, in the Town 
of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Anastasia Hoffman Schleis. She 
resided in Granton, Wis. for the past 10 years. She was married to Joseph 
Cisler September of 1925 at Francis Creek.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Ludmilla) Baumann, of 
Branch, Mrs. Leonard (Delores) Reindl, of Green Bay, Mrs. Gerald (LaVerne) 
Sleger, of Rt. 2, Sturgeon Bay, and Mrs. Paul (Violet) Gauger, of Two 
Rivers; 11 grandchildren and a great grandson. A son, a daughter, a brother 
and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1972