TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY OBITUARIES

Liberty Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

EDWARD W. MATTHIAS

Edward W. Matthias, age 87, of 10421 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, died peacefully in the arms his Savior surrounded by his family on Monday morning, February 6, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Ed was born on February 27, 1924 in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late William and Marie Clasen Matthias. Ed was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1942. He farmed on the home farm on English Lake Rd until 1988. Ed also drove school for the Valders School District for 25 years. On September 4, 1948, he married Janet I. Glaeser at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member also being baptized and confirmed there. Ed also served on the church council, school board, cemetery committee and the Men’s Club of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He had also been the leader of the 4H Webster Workers in the Town of Liberty.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet; five sons and four daughters-in-law; Bruce and Lorna Matthias,  Town of Liberty; Anthony Matthias, rural Kiel; David and Roxanne Matthias, Stevens Point, WI; Mark and Mary Matthias, Manitowoc; Lee and Jeanne Matthias, Manitowoc; one daughter, Ellen Richardson, Manitowoc; three sisters, Lorraine Ewald, Manitowoc; Eline Glaeser, Manitowoc; Bernett Lorfeld, Valders; 11 grandchildren: Stuart (Jane) Matthias, Aaron (Amy) Matthias, Eric (Sarah) Matthias, Joanna (Benjamin) Huegel, Laura Richardson, Kali Jo Matthias, Kalet Matthias, Ryan (Angie) Matthias, Luke (Kristen) Matthias, Sarah Matthias, Megan Matthias; 14 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Gladys Matthias, Madison, WI; two brothers-in-law, Rodney (Barbara) Glaeser, Fond du Lac; John Glaeser, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Arland (Irene) Matthias and Vilas Matthias; son-in-law, Robert Richardson Jr.; three brothers-in-law, Armin Ewald, Robert Lorfeld and Robert Glaeser.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, 11303 Wehausen Road, Town of Liberty with Rev. Gregory Pope officiating. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery following the services. Relatives and friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. 
Ed loved the Green Bay Packers, Manitowoc Lutheran High School Lancers and Valders High School Vikings but most of all he loved his family and his Savior, Jesus Christ.  The Harrigan Parkside Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair Streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Feb. 7, 2012

HEINRICH "HERNY" MATTHIAS

From State of Wisconsin
Born - Dukedom of Anholt, Germany
Married - 06 May 1871 —Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin
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WELL KNOWN MAN OF LIBERTY, WIS., DIES ON MONDAY
Centerville—Henry Mathias, Sr., well known resident of 
Liberty, passed away Monday night at his home at the age 
of eighty-one, years, following the death of his wife by 
exactly two months to the day. Mrs. Mathias died on 
February 19, and her death was a severe shock to him.
Deceased was born in Germany on September 11, 1845, and 
at the age of nine years came to the United States. He 
settled in Liberty soon after his arrival here and was 
married there to May Ann Siebert in 1871.
The survivors are six daughters, Mrs. H. Baryenbruch, of 
Newton; Mrs. G. Tegen, of Rockwood; Mrs. E. Grossheusch, 
of Newton; Mrs. Tollefson, of Valders; Mrs. Schienele, of 
Milwaukee, and another daughter, and four sons, William, 
who resides on the homestead at Liberty; Henry, of 
Cleveland; Albert at Neenah, and Irvin, of Milwaukee. Two 
stepbrothers, Herman, of this city, and Emil, of New York, 
twenty-nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, 
and one sister, Rica, whose whereabouts are unknown, also 
survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the 
Lutheran church at Liberty of which the deceased was a 
member Rev. Hensel will officiate and interment will be 
made in the church cemetery
The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, April 21, 1926
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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AGED LIBERTY PIONEER DIES AT HOMESTEAD
Following the death of his wife by exactly two months, Henry Mathias, Sr., 
passed away at his home at Liberty last night at the advanced age of 81 
after having spent sixty or more years at the old homestead at Liberty. Mr. 
Mathias leaves fifty-three descendants, including ten children, two step-
brothers, one sister, Rica, whose whereabouts are unknown, 29 grandchildren 
and eleven great grandchildren. The death of his wife had been a great shock 
to Mr. Mathias.
Deceased was born in Germany on the eleventh day of September 1845, removed 
to America at the age of nine years and soon after settled in the town of 
Liberty where he was married to Mary Ann Siebert in 1871. Mrs. Mathias died 
on February 19 of the present year.
The children surviving are Mrs. H. Baryenbruch of Newton, Mrs. G. Tegen, of 
Rockwood; Mrs. E. Grossheusch, of Newton, William Mathias on the homestead 
at Liberty, Henry at Cleveland and Mrs. Tollefson, of Valders, Albert at 
Neenah and Mrs. Schienele at Milwaukee. Two stepbrothers, Herman at Sheboygan 
and Emil of New York also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Lutheran church at 
Liberty of which he was a member with burial at Liberty, the Rev. Hensel 
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 20, 1926


HILDA MATTHIAS

Hilda Maria Louisa Matthias
birth: 12 November 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 21 November 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Liberty, Wis.
father: Henry Matthias
mother: Mary Siebert
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARIE MATTHIAS

Mrs. William Matthias, 70, of Valders, collapsed and died 
suddenly Thursday evening while attending a band concert 
at Union Park in Manitowoc.
A heart attack was listed as the probable cause of death. 
A resident of Manitowoc County her entire life. Mrs. 
Matthias was born April 26, 1889, in the Town of Newton, 
a daughter of the late John and Louise Lemke Clasen.
Following her marriage on May 11, 1911 at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church at Newtonburg, she and her 
husband operated a farm in the Town of Liberty, about four 
miles southeast of Valders, for 40 years.
Since her husband's death last March 5, Mrs. Matthias had 
been making her home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Glaeser 
at Valders. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church 
in the Town of Liberty.
Survivors are three sons, Arland of R. 4. Manitowoc, Vilas 
of Madison, and Edward on the homestead farm. R. 1. Manitowoc; 
three daughters, Mrs. Armin Ewald of R. 1. Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Robert Lorfeld of Cleveland, and Mrs. Robert Glaeser, Valders:
28 grandchildren; two brothers. Adolph Clasen of R. 3 Manitowoc, 
and Herman Clasen Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs Walter Kolb, 
R. 3, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church in the Town of Liberty with the Rev. Samuel Kugler, 
pastor, officiating
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The body will lie in state a the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, 
from 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, and at the church 
from Monday noon until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Daily Press, Friday, July 1, 1960
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


MAY ANNA MATTHIAS

Mrs. H. Mathias Passes Away In Liberty
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Mathias well known resident 
of Liberty who passed away Friday will be held from the 
Liberty church Monday afternoon at 1:30 the Rev. Hensel 
officiating. Mrs. Mathias had been failing for some time but 
her death came as a shock to the family.
Mrs. Mathias was born in Switzerland, May 23, 1852, being 74 
at the time of her demise. She had been a resident of Manitowoc 
county for a long term of years. Surviving her are her aged 
husband and ten children, Mrs. H. Baryenbruch, Newton, Mrs. G. 
Tehen, Rockwood, Mrs. E. Grossheusch, Newton, Mrs. M. Tollefsou, 
Valders, Mrs; John Skoglund, Mrs. C. Schiele, of Milwaukee, 
William at Liberty, Henry of Cleveland, Albert of Neenah and 
Edwin of Milwaukee. Twenty-nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 20, 1926
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Mrs. Henry Matthias, Sr., passed away at her home here 
Friday morning at 10:45. She reached the age of seventy-
three years, nine months. She is survived by ten children, 
namely Mrs. Henry Baryenbruch of Newton, Mrs. Gustave Tegen 
of Rockwood, Mrs. Martin Tollefson of Valders, Henry of 
Cleveland, William on the homestead in Liberty, Albert of 
Neenah, Mrs. John Skolun, Edwin and Mrs. Clarence Schinels 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Emll Grossheusch of Manitowoc. Funeral 
services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the 
house and at 2 o'clock at the Liberty Lutheran church with 
Rev Honsel officiating. Burial was made at the Liberty 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 24, 1926
(from researcher/see contributors page)


WILLIAM MATTHIAS

William H. Matthias, 80, of R. 1, Manitowoc, a native 
of Sheboygan, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
Saturday.
He was born Feb. 26, 1880 in Sheboygan, the son of the 
late Henry and Marie (Siebert) Matthias. He was married 
May 11, 1911 to the former Marie Clasen at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church at Newtonburg.
He farmed in the Town of Liberty for more than 40 years, 
retiring in 1948. He was a trustee of the Trinity Lutheran 
Church in the Town ofLiberty for six years and a member of 
the Webster School Board for 25 years.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Arland of R. 4, Manitowoc, 
Vilas of Madison and Edward on the home farm; three daughters, 
Mrs. Armin Ewald of R. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert Glaser of 
Valders and Mrs. Robert Lorfeld of Cleveland; one brother, 
Henry, of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Grossheusch of 
R. 3. Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Schienle of Milwaukee, and 
28 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, with the Rev. Samuel Kugler, 
pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home. Valders, from 
3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon 
until the time of services
The Sheboygan Daily Press, Monday, March 7, 1960
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)

NICOLLE LEIGH MELLSTROM

Nicolle Leigh Mellstrom, age five and one half months, infant daughter of David and Tara (Hacker) Mellstrom, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Nicolle was born March 23, 2006, in Green Bay. Survivors include her parents: David and Tara Mellstrom, Manitowoc; a sister: Mikaela Mellstrom, at home; maternal grandparents: Ron and Marge Hacker, paternal grandparents: Dennis and Cathie Mellstrom, all of Manitowoc; maternal great-grandparents: Walter and Gloria Kiesow, Valders; Clara Hacker, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles: Tayna and Patrick Bennett, Boston, Mass.; Sean Hacker, Connecticut; and a cousin: Marshall Bennett. Other relatives and friends also survive. Nicolle was preceded in death by an infant sister: Lindsay; maternal great-grandfather: Lester Hacker; and paternal great-grandparents: Norman and Thelma Mellstrom and Wayne and Arline Shelman. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial of the cremated remains in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements The family would like to extend a special thank you to the NICU Doctor, special nurses and staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, for their compassionate care and support given to Nicolle and her family.
Herald Times Reporter  September 2006

BERTHA MEYER

Mrs. Bertha Meyer, 83, died this morning at the home of her son, Otto, 
810 Madison street. She had been ill two months and suffered a stroke 
10 days ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at two o'clock from the Trinity 
Lutheran church, Liberty, The Revs. L. H. Koeninger of this city and 
E. C. Schroeder, Liberty, will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Meyer, nee Bertha Wengel, was born in Sheboygan Falls in 1854 and 
was married to Henry Meyer in 1876. They located on a farm in Meeme and 
later moved to a homestead in Liberty. Mr. Meyer died 37 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Mundt, city; three sons, Otto, 
city, Henry, Liberty, and Herman, Sheboygan; eight grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the 
hour of the services.
Newspaper not named, Monday, February 7, 1938


HEINRICH MEYER   (d. 1901)

Death of 50-yr. old Henry Meyer in Liberty on Mon. He leaves 
a widow and 4 children. The funeral will take place today.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1901
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(1900 census Liberty twp. Henry Myer age 49, Bertha age 46
children, Emma, Herman, Henry, Otto.)

HENRY G. MEYER (d. 1970)

Henry G. Meyer, 84, who resided at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Buss, of 1623 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening  at home of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran church in town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Meyer was born march 10, 1886 in Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Henry and Bertha Wengel Meyer. He married Minnie Fenske June 16, 1910 in Town of Liberty. They farmed there until 1944 and then came to Manitowoc. He was employed at the A.M. Richter Co. for 10 years. Mr. Meyer was a member of the Brewers and Maltsters Union No. 297. His wife preceded him in death in 1951.
Survivors include a son, Clement of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Arlene) Buss of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm Tuesday and at the church after 12:30 pm Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., July 27, 1970 - page T8
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(10 Mar 1886/Jul 1970/SSDI)


MINNIE MEYER

Mrs. Henry Meyer, nee Minnie Fenske, 83, of 1623 South 13th street, Manitowoc, died Thursday night at Holy Family hospital after an illness of two weeks. 
Mrs. Meyer was born in 1887 in the town of Liberty, the daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. August Fenske. She was married to Mr. Meyer in 1910 and the couple settled on a farm in Liberty until 1944. A resident of Manitowoc for the last six years, Mrs. Meyer was a former member of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday, Feb, 5 at Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty, Rev. A. Geiger officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Jerome Buss, a son, Clement, and two grandchildren, (private) all of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Manitowoc from Sunday noon, Feb. 4 until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, February 1, 1951


ELLA O.W. MOLDENHAUER

Ella O. Moldenhauer, 97, of Valders, died Sunday morning, August 28, 1988 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Rev. Thomas Hartwig will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Moldenhauer was born May 21, 1891 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Schnell Fischer. She attended Liberty Schools and married William Moldenhauer on June 21, 1917 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Moldenhauer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide Society.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Marion of rural Manitowoc and Oscar and Ruth of Kiel; two daughters and a son-in-law, Lucille Vetter of Valders and Bernice and William Schramm of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Linda Wehausen of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1961, two sons, two sisters, a brother, a granddaughter and a son-in-law.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Aug. 29, 1988 - page 18

ERNST MOLDENHAUER

LIBERTY MAN DIES, RESIDENT OF CO., 65 YEARS
Ernst Moldenhauer, pioneer settler of Liberty and a resident of the county more
than 60 years, died at his farm home there early today, aged 75 years. Death
was due to dropsy. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Lutheran church
at Liberty.
M. Moldenhauer(sic) was born April 19, 1846 in Germany and came here at the age 
of ten years. He was married nearly fifty years ago to Pauline Feichner. Six
children survive, being Mrs. William Rusch, Loyal, Mrs. Wm. Blasby, Curtiss and
Miss Anna, at home and G.C. Moldenhauer, and William this county and C.J.
Moldenhauer, of Huntington, Ind. One brother Louis, So. Dakota and two sisters
Mrs. Charles Paulus and Mrs. Louis Nagel of this county also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 14, 1922 p.4
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Liberty news:
The funeral of Ernest Moldenhauer aged 76(sic), who died at the family home 
Saturday was held here today, Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 17, 1922 p.2


GUSTAV MOLDENHAUER (d. 1860)

Gustav Moldenhauer, son of Gustav Moldenhauer & his wife Henriette Moldenhauer 
nee Moritz, died 16 October 1860 & was buried 18 October 1860./from records of
Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty twp.)
*Note: He was placed here because his parents are here.


HENRIETTE MOLDENHAUER

Ernstine Moldenhauer died 27 November 1880 at age 59 years, 3 months, 6 days. 
(b. about 21 August 1821](From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
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Gustof and Henriette are on the 1880 Liberty census together.

HOWARD W. MOLDENHAUER

Howard W. Moldenhauer, age 83, of 4632 Madson Road, Manitowoc, peacefully entered into eternal rest early Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2002, at home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Timothy Unke with burial to follow in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Howard was born on October 4, 1918 in the Town of Liberty, son of the late William and Ella Fischer Moldenhauer. On September 4, 1946, he married the former Marion Larson in Valders West. Howard was a dairy farmer all of his life-long with hauling milk for Lake to Lake for 41 years until his retirement in 1992. He was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Moldenhauer, Manitowoc; one daughter & son-in-law, Carol & Kurt Kopplin, West Allis; two sons & daughters-in-law, James & Michelle Moldenhauer, Dennis & Beth Moldenhauer, all of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren, Scott, Joel, Jody, Kerry, Wendy, Joshua, Jacob, Jennifer, Nathan, Sarah, Ryan and Heidi; two great-great-grandchildren, Mara & Seth; two sisters & one brother-in-law, Lucille Vetter, Valders, Bernice & Bill Schramm, Manitowoc. Howard is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary; one granddaughter, Vicki Schneider; a son-in-law, Rev. Glenn Schneider; a brother, Paul Moldenhauer; and a brother-in-law, Vernon Vetter.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. The visitation will continue at church on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made in Howard's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Moldenhauer family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, June 2, 2002  pg. A6

MARION A. MOLDENHAUER

Marion A. Moldenhauer, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior early on Monday morning, 
Oct. 26, 2009, at the center.
Marion was born May 20, 1922, in Valders, daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel 
(Robley) Larson. She was a graduate of Valders High School and attended one 
year of beauty school. On Sept. 4, 1946, she married Howard Moldenhauer at 
Valders West Church. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2002. Marion and 
her husband operated a dairy farm and hauled milk for Lake to Lake Dairy. She 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Marion enjoyed 
cooking, baking and dancing with Howard. She loved spending time with her 
children and grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Mary; one granddaughter: 
Vicki Schneider; an infant sister: Lorraine; and one son-in-law: Rev. Glenn Schneider.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at St. John's Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Newtonberg. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gregory 
Pope with burial at Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, 
Newtonberg on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service 
at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Lutheran High School or Trinity Lutheran 
Church in the Town of Liberty.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Manitowoc 
Health & Rehabilitation Center for the care and compassion shown toward Marion 
and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 28, 2009


PAULINA MOLDENHAUER

Mrs. Paullne Moldenhauer, 83, died suddenly this morning following a 
stroke on the farm of her son, William, in the town of Liberty.
Mrs. Moldenhauer arose this morning as usual and appeared to be well. 
She suffered the stroke at 9 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock from the Trinity Lutheran church in Liberty.
Mrs. Moldenhauer was born March 19, 1856 in the town of Liberty, where 
she lived her entire life. Her husband died in 1922.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Rusch and Mrs. Emma Glasby 
of Clark county, and Miss Annie Moldenhauer, town of Liberty; three 
sons, William on the home farm, Carl of Huntington, Ind., and Gustave 
of Manitowoc; twenty-four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the home Sunday morning from the Berge 
Funeral Home in Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 17, 1939


WILLIAM C. MOLDENHAUER   (d. 1961)

William C. Moldenhauer, 73, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died at 5 a.m. 
Sunday at home after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Moldenhauer was born Dec. 1, 1887, in the Town of Liberty, son of the 
late Ernest and Paulina Feichtner Moldenhauer. He died in the same place 
he was born.
He married Ella Fischer June 21, 1917, at Trinity Church and they farmed 
in the township since. He was a member of the Webster School Board there 
for 17 years, a member of the Men’s Club of the church and also on the 
Cemetery Board of the township. He was a trustee of the church for nine 
years. 
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Oscar at home, Howard of Rt. 1. 
Manitowoc, and Paul of Lake Geneva, Walworth County; two daughters, Mrs. 
Vernon Vetter of Valders and Mrs. William Schramm of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and 
Carl of Huntington, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rusch of Wausau and Mrs. 
Emma Glasby of Curtiss, Clark County, and 10 grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body may be viewed from 12:30 p.m. until noon Wednesday when the 
casket will be moved to the church where the body may be viewed from 
12:30 p.m. until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 10, 1961  P. 13


RUTH MORRIS

Mrs. Ruth Morris of 908 S. 18th street, died early this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital after short iliness.
Born Ruth Schmidt on January 22, 1920 in the town of Liberty, she 
was married to Cletus Morris at Chilton on Dec. 10, 1939. They have 
resided in Manitowoc since their marriage.
Survivors besides the husband, are two children, (private); the 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederich Schmidt of Chilton and two sisters, 
(private).
Funeral arrangements will be announced Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, April 10, 1942
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MORRIS, Mrs. Cletus—90S South 18th street, died Friday, April 10th at 
the Holy Family hospital. Funeral Monday, April, 13th at 2 p.m. at the 
Wattawa-Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 2:45 p.m. at the Liberty 
Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may
be viewed at the Wattawa-Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, April 11, 1942


ALVINA NAGEL

Mrs. Ernst Nagel, aged 58, of the town of Liberty, passed away Sunday 
at 3 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc of a heart ailment.
The deceased was born in the town of Liberty in 1883, and resided there 
all her life. On November 21, 1901 she was married to Ernst Nagel in the 
town of Liberty.
Mrs. Nagel is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. August Schreiber 
of near Kiel; four sons, Arnold of Milwaukee, Meinhold and Markus on the 
homestead, and Emil of Milwaukee; four brothers, five sisters and seven 
grandchildren.
(No newspaper named and no date)
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Mrs. Ernst Nagel, 58, of the town of Liberty, died Sunday afternoon 
at the Holy Family hospital after have been ill for two weeks with 
a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the 
Berge Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at Liberty Lutheran church, 
the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from this 
evening until hour of the funeral on Wednesday.
Mrs. Nagel was born Alvina Lindemann in the town of Liberty on 
March 31, 1883. She was married to Ernst Nagel on November 21, 1901.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. August Schreiber of 
Kiel; four sons, Arnold and Emil Nagel of Milwaukee. Meinhold on the 
homestead farm, and Marcus at home; three brothers, Carl and Herman 
Lindemann of Manitowoc and Emil Lindemann of Two Rivers, and five 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Free of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Gust Schrank and 
Mrs. William Schrank of Newton, and Mrs. Adolph Leider and Mrs. 
Hertha Glisch of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, September 15, 1941


ANNA NAGEL

Mrs. Anna Nagel, 86, of Rt. 1. Valders, died Sunday at Family 
Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Nagel, nee Anna Fischer, was born Apr 20, 1886, in the 
Town of Liberty, daughter of the late William and Wilhemina 
Schnell Fischer. She was married to Christian Nagel May 31, 
1906 in the Town of Liberty. He preceeded her in death. She 
was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors include a son, Elmer, of Rt. 1, Valders; three 
daughters, Mrs. Erna Schrank and Mrs Lollita Schmitz, of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Heidie Wernecke, of Crestline, Ohio:
three sisters, Mrs. Frieda Lippert, Mrs. Ella Moldenhauser 
and Mrs. Linda Wehausen: 18 grandchildren and 17 great 
grandchildren. Two sons and a brother preceeded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 
after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday 
and at the church from noon until time of service
Herald Times Reporter, Mon, January 7, 1974


CHRISTIAN NAGEL

NAGEL. Christ-Aged 64 years died Friday night at homestead farm in 
Liberty. Born in township, married there in 1906 to Anna Fischer 
who survived with two sons, three daughters, two brothers and six 
sisters. Funeral services Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from homestead and 
at two p.m. from tbe Liberty Lutheran church
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 30, 1933


ELMER NAGEL

Elmer Nagel, 66, of Rt. 1, Valders. died Tuesday at St. Joseph 
Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services will he at 2 p.m. Friday 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. 
Rosenow will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nagel was born Oct. 30, 1910, in the Town of Liberty, son 
of the late Christian and Anna Fischer Nagel. He attended local 
schools and farmed the homestead farm his entire lifetime. He 
married Norma Gutschow Sept. 28, 1935 at Louis Corners. He was 
supervisor for the Town of Liberty for 12 years and served on 
the church council and school board for Trinity Church. He was 
a member of Pigeon Lake Sportsman's Club and participated in 
Manitowoc County Softball League for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Ronald, of Rt. 1, Valders, two daughters,
Mrs. Walter (Carol) Hartsmann, of New Holstein and Mrs. Carmen (Janice) Chizek,
of Newton; three sisters, Mrs. Erna Schrank and Mrs. Loleta Schmitz, of
Sheboygan and Mrs. Heidi Wernecke, of Worthington, Ohio, and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Christiansen-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 
4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church from noon Friday until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, June 1, 1977


ERNST NAGEL

Ernst Nagel, 83, of Rt. 1. Valders, Town of Liberty retired farmer, 
died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born July 10, 1872 in Liberty and Nov. 20, 1901, married Miss 
Alvina Lindeman They located on the Liberty farm now operated by a son, 
Meinhold. His wife died in 1941.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hilda Schreiber of Kiel; four sons, 
Arnold and Emil of Milwaukee and Meinhold and Markus of Liberty; 
brother, Louis of Sheboygan: four sisters, Mrs. William Otto and Mrs. 
William Eichman of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Janing of Newton, and Mrs. 
Ernst Bleichwehl of Brillion; 11 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after noon Tuesday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a. m. Friday
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, July 20, 1955


GUSTAV NAGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1895
Death in Watertown last Fri., of Gustav Nagel of Liberty. The young man was a
theological student at Northwestern University, but was bedridden the last several
weeks from a cerebral hemorrhage. His body was put aboard the afternoon train
toward Manitowoc and was accompanied to the railroad station by his fellow
students.

HOWARD A. NAGEL

Howard A. Nagel, 19, Drowns in Manitowoc River
Speeds Through Stop Sign and Hits Barricade
Howard Nagel, Rt. 1, Valders, Morning Victim
MANITOWOC- Manitowoc County's 1960 traffic fatality toll jumped to six Monday with the death of two motorists in a 29 hour span.
Latest victims were Howard A. Nagel, 19, of Rt. 1, Valders and John J. Glisch, 61, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc.
Nagel met a watery death about 2 a.m. Monday when his speeding automobile ran off the end of North Ninth Street in this city and plunged into the Manitowoc River.
Glish died in Holy Family Hospital at 9 p.m. Saturday of injuries received early April 23 when he was involved in a crash at the junction of County Trunk C and Highway 141.
40-50 Feet Offshore
(snip-traffic stats)
Two witnesses told police that Nagel's 1955 model car was traveling at a high rate of speed before it crashed through a streetend barricade and a small shack erected by the Wisconsin Fuel and Light co. Officers working from the police launch with grappling hooks located the car in 25 feet of water about 40 to 50 feet from the shore.
First contact with the car was made at 3:44 a.m. but it was not pulled from the water until 5:37 a.m. after five or six unsuccessful attempts. A wrecker truck assisted in the recovery operation. Nagel was identified from papers in his wallet.
Witness to the tragedy were Ronald E. Koeppe, a Milwauke Sentinel truck driver, and Donald Weinberger, dispatcher for Red Top Cab Co. Koeppe said the southbound car was going around 70 miles an hour and that it failed to stop for an arterial sign at Ninth and Commercial streets. Weinberger said he was on the corner of Ninth and York streets when he heard the car pass at a terrific rate of speed exceeding 60 miles an hour.
Hand Is Pinned
Nagel, who had been employed at a new Holstein industrial plant, apparently made an attempt to get out of the car after it hit the water. His hand was found pinned between the door and frame on the driver's side. The rear door of the car was also open, police siad.
Investigation by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county corner, disclosed that Nagel had been to Simmet's teenage bar earlier with two companions, William Teesch, 22, and Delmar Teesch, 25, who live in the Valders area. Nagel reportedly left the bar alone at 1 a.m. and said he was going to a downtown Manitowoc retaurant to get something to eat.
The youth had a tendency to become depressed when he drank, Doctor Teitgen declared. He ruled death due to drowning and indicated there would be no inquest.
One theory was that Nagel became confused and thought he was traveling on Eighth or Tenth streets which are joined to the city's south side by bridges.
(Glish artice starts here.)
Nagel, a 1958 Valders High School graduate, had been employed the past five months by Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products Co. at New Holstein.
The son of Meinhold and Lorena Kono Nagel was born Nov. 25, 1940, in the Town of Liberty. His parents survive in addition to two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Schumacher of Manitowoc and Miss Marlene Nagel at home; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottleib Gross of Cleveland.
Funeral Services will be at 2  
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p.m Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 9, 1960 Pages 1 and 17


LORENA E. NAGEL

Lorena E. Nagel “Grandma Nagel,” age 99, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law at 3818 S. Custer Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, March 13, 2013 at her residence and had a peaceful journey to Heaven surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 24, 1913 in Cleveland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Duebner) Kono. On December 12, 1931 she married Reinhold Nagel at St. John’s St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1969. Lorena farmed in the town of Liberty with her husband. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and also enjoyed dartball and bowling and was an active member of numerous card clubs. She looked forward to playing cards on Sunday with Elaine Sieker, Lorena was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, never missing a service.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Gladys Schumacher and her special friend Chuck Hertzler, Michigan, Marlene & Alan Sieker, rural Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Pamela (Dean) Peterson, Debra (Daniel) Buck, Jodi (James) Krim, Mary Jo (Thomas) Lorenz, Michael (Toni) Schumacher, Dale Schumacher, Kathy (Darrell) Harris, Amy (Landon) Wilkes; 28 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren: 16 great great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Irene Kono, Two Rivers; a step sister: Ella Grotegut, Cleveland; and a half sister: Angeline Hirsack, Missouri. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son: Howard; a son-in-law: Arnold Schumacher; a brother: Lester Kono; a sister and brother-in-law: LaVerne & Milton Mott; a great granddaughter: Mandy Schumacher-Irish and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral Services will be held at 400 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, town of Liberty.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty, from 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 until 3:45 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com 
The Christanson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Pope for all his visits with Grandma Nagel.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2013


LORRAINE E. NAGEL

Lorraine E. Nagel, age 66, of rural Valders, passed away Friday morning, December 10, 1993, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
She was born December 6, 1927, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Helmuth and Edna Bratz Boeldt. She attended Hillside Grove School in the Town of Schleswig. She was a 19465 graduate of Kiel High School and a 1948 graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College. She also attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She taught for five years before her marriage to Markus L. Nagel, May 15, 1954, at Kiel. She and her husband farmed in the Town of Liberty until their retirement. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aide, and the church choir. She was also a member of the Webster Homemakers and a leader of the Webster Workers H Club for many years.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ann Nagel, Manitowoc, Paul and Tammie Nagel, rural Valders; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Larry Fischer, rural Manitowoc; Linda and Leon Wallander, Manitowoc, LuAnn and Gary Luckow, Whitelaw; eight grandchildren, Stephanie and Joseph Nagel, Kristin and Allison Fischer, Amanda, Aaron and Emma Wallander, Alaina Luckow; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernon and Jane Boeldt, New Holstein, Norman and Judy Boeldt, Howards Grove; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel and Kermit Liermann, rural Valders, Marion and Otto Hartwig, Plymouth, Betty and Donald Groth, Oshkosh, Jane and Gary Hanke, Rural Franklin; two brothers-in-law, Willard Leiteritz, rural Cleveland, Dennis Hasenstein, Sheboygan; a brother-in-law and two-sisters-in-law, August and Hilda Schreiber, Kiel, Lorena Nagel, Valders. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 17, 1993, two sisters, Bernice Hasenstein and Fern Leiteritz.
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening and bowling.
The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1993  P. A2


LUDWIG NAGEL

Newton Pioneer Resident Of Co. 67 Years, Dead
Ludwig Nagel, resident of Manitowoc county for sixty-seven years, died at the family home in the Town of Newton, the demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the William Eichman home with services at the Liberty church, the Rev. Hensel officiating and burial will be made at the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Nagel was born in Stettin Germany, March 31, 1842 and at the age of thirteen came to America with his parents; the family settling at Two Creeks where they remained for eight years. In 1863 they took up their home in the Town of Liberty and later moved to Newton. September 24, 1871 Mr. Nagel was married in this city to Miss Mathilda Moldenhauer and a year ago the golden anniversary of the couple was made the occasion of a great celebration with a family reunion. Eleven children were born to the couple and only one death has occurred in the family, that of a son Gustave, in 1894. 
The widow and ten children survive. They are Ernst and Christian who make their home in the Town of Liberty; Lewis who lives at Sheboygan; Mrs. William Otto; Mrs. August Otto: Mrs. John Busse, Mrs. Otto Lohser all of this city; Mrs. Ernst Bleichwell, Mrs. John Janning and Mrs. Eichman, Newton. One sister, Mrs. Joachim Schnell, Town of Liberty. Thirty-one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 30, 1922


MARKUS L. NAGEL

Markus Louis Nagel, age 74, of rural Valders, passed away Thursday morning June 17, 1993, at St. Mary’s Home Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. The Rev. Robert Schultz officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery
He was born October 20, 1918, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Ernst and Alvina Lindemann Nagel. He attended Trinity Lutheran School and farmed in the Town of Liberty his entire life. He married Lorraine E. Boeldt on May 15, 1954, at Kiel. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Men’s Club, a delegate to Manitowoc Lutheran High School, he served on the Trinity Church Council and was a Director for Manitowoc County Milk Producers, Valders Elevator Cooperative, Newton Fire Insurance Company, Farmers Home Administration, and a 55-year director for the Liberty and Lakefield Telephone Company, also serving as president for 9 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ann Nagel, Manitowoc, Paul and Tammie Nagel, Valders; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Larry Fischer, Manitowoc, Linda and Leon Wallander, Manitowoc, LuAnn and Gary Luckow, Whitelaw; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Nagel, Kristin and Alison Fischer, Amanda, Aaron, and Emma Wallander, Alaina Luckow; one sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and August Schreiber, Kiel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lorena Nagel, Valders, Mabel and Kermit Liermann, Valders, Willard Leiteritz, Cleveland, Marion and Otto Hartwig, Plymouth, Dennis Hasenstein, Sheboygan, Norman and Judy Boeldt, Howards Grove, Vernon and Jane Boeldt, New Holstein, Betty and Don Groth, Oshkosh, Jane and Gary Hanke, Franklin. He was preceded in death by three brother and four sisters-in-law, Meinhold Nagel, Arnold and Viola Nagel, Emil and Esther Nagel, Fern Leiteritz, Bernice Hasenstein; two nephews. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Trinity Church from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1993  P. A2


MEINHOLD NAGEL

Meinhold Nagel, 65, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc of a cerebral hemorrhage. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nagel was born Aug. 26, 1904, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Ernest and Alvina Lindeman Nagel. He married Lorena Kono Sept. 12, 1931, at Cleveland and the couple farmed the Nagel home farm.
Survivors include the wife; two daughters, (private); three brothers, Arnold and Emil of Milwaukee and Markus of Rt. 1, Valders; a sister, Mrs. August Schrieber of Kiel and six grandchildren. A son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 5, 1969


NORMA NAGEL

Norma A. Nagel, age 81, of 6503 Nagel Road, Valders, died Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Robert E. Schultz will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery.
The former Norma Gutschow was born December 25, 1910, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Henschel Gutshow. She attended the Woodland School. On September 28, 1935, she married Elmer Nagel, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1977. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran church, Liberty. The Rev. Robert E. Schultz will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery.
The former Norma Gutschow was born December 25, 1910, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Henschel Gutshow. She attended the Woodland School. On September 28, 1935, she married Elmer Nagel at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1977. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society. She was a very active member of numerous card clubs, the Pigeon Lake Garden Club, and the Valders-St. Nazianz Senior citizens.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Dona Nagel of rural Valders; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol and Walter Hansmann of rural New Holstein, Janice and Carmen Chizek of Rural Newton; six grandchildren, Scott (Jane) Hansmann, Glenn, Gregg, and Brett Hansmann, Ann (Allen) Liermann, Michael Chizek; three great grandchildren, David and Stacy Hansmann, Amber Liermann; one brother and two-sisters-in-law, Merlin and Viola Gutschow of Plymouth, Mavis Gutschow of Kiel; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mabel and Walter Karstaedt, Sheboygan, Leora Prigge, rural Cleveland. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Elwood, and one grandson.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.  A memorial fund has been established in her name. Reinbold, Pfeffer, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1902  P. A2


RONALD NAGEL

Ronald W. Nagel, age 61, of 6623 Nagel Road, Valders, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. 26, 2002 at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Road (town of Liberty). The Rev. Timothy Unke will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Ron was born Oct. 14, 1940 in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Norma Gutschow Nagel. He attended Trinity Lutheran School in the town of Liberty and graduated from Valdes High School with the class of 1958. Ron worked at Tecumseh Products for six years following high school and also farmed on the family homestead farm all of his life. On June 5, 1965, Ron was married to the former Donna Kamke at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and served on the church council numerous times as president, secretary and treasurer. Ron also served on the Valders Area School Board of Education from 1993 to 2000.
Survivors include his wife: Donna of rural Valders; his faithful partner in farming Harold Bratz of rural Valders; two sisters and brothers-in-law; Carol (Walter) Hansmann of rural New Holstein; Janice (Carmen) Chizek of rural Newton; his mother-in-law; Leona Kamke of Manitowoc his brother-in-law; Milroy Kamke of Manitowoc. Aunts, nephews, one niece and many friends survive, along with his two pet pals, Missy and April. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law: Elmer Kamke; his sister-in-law: Carol Kamke, and a special cousin, Tom Wernecke.
Relatives and friends may call at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 2, 2002 from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family. A memorial fund has been set up in his name.
A special thank you to all of his friends who came to visit during his long illness and especially to the VNA; Edie Headrick, Anne Well, Kitty Kurth, Stacy Berg, Betty Krepline and Holly Bratz.
Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 2002  P. A3

ARLYLE I. NASS

Arlyle Ida Nass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nass, 
born February twelfth, 1929, died a few hours later. 
Burial took place at the Liberty cemetery Thursday 
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 15, 1929

ARTHUR NASS

Arthur E. Nass, 86, of Valders, died Saturday morning, January 10, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Thomas Hartwig will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nass was born March 13, 1900, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. He attended Roselawn School and farmed in the Town of Liberty until retiring in 1975. Art was an avid bowler. He received an award for 50 years of sanctioned bowling in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edmund and Hulda of Manitowoc and Oscar of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Leona Rusch of Valders; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm this Monday and Tuesday from 12:30 until the time of services at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Jan. 12, 1987 - page 14 

AUGUSTE NASS

MRS. NASS, 73, PIONEER OF LIBERTY, DIES
Mrs. Augusta Nass, nee Quandt, who has been in failing health for the 
past several years, passed away at the home of Mrs. William Nass in the 
town of Liberty on Wednesday. She was 73 years of age. She was a lifelong 
resident of the town of Liberty and was married to Ernst Nass in 1876. 
He preceded her in death 26 years ago.
Three children survive. They are Mrs. Louis Krueger of Reedsville, Ernst 
Nass Jr., of Newton, and Charles Nass of Brillion. Nine grandchildren and 
five great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 
the Liberty Evangelical church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. 
Hensel officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, July 16, 1931 P. 2


EARL O. NASS

Man, 30, Takes His Own Life
VALDERS - Earl 0. Nass, 30, a Town of Liberty farmer, 
died Sunday at the farm home of his parents of a self-
inflicted bullet wound.
According to Dr, Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County 
coroner, Mr. Nass shot himself with a 22-calibre rifle. 
It was reported that he had been despondent over failing 
health.
He was born Oct. 27, 1932, in the Town of Liberty, the 
son of Henry and Ida Waack Nass. Unmarried, he spent most 
of his life farming with his parents. He served in the 
Army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., in 1956.
Surviving are his parents, Town of Liberty, and a sister, 
(private).
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the 
Rev. S. G. Kugler, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Liberty officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Farley Funeral 
Home in Valders.
The Sheboygan Press, Monday, June 24, 1963
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Funeral services will be held at the Farley Funeral Home, 
Valders, at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Earl O. Nass, 30, a Town 
of Liberty farmer, who died Sunday of a self-inflicted 
gunshot wound.
The Rev. S. G. Kugler, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Liberty, will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, June 25, 1963


ELLA NASS

Ella Louise Wilhelmine Nass/b. 14 February 1891/d. 23 May 1892/cause: cramps/
age 1 year, 3 months, 8 days/survivors: Ernst Nass & family
(From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)   


ERNST J. NASS

Notes From Liberty:
Mr. Ernst Nass, a well to do farmer of this town, died last week, after a protracted 
illness. He was 54 years old. The funeral took place on Thursday from the German 
Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 15, 1905 P. 8
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First publication June 15, 1905.
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Ernst Nass, deceased, In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ernst Nass of Liberty in said 
county, having been delivered into said court:
And William Nass of Liberty in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly 
verified, representing among other things, that said Ernst Nass died testate at Liberty, in said county, 
on the 5th day of June 1905; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner 
is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and 
that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
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 11th day of July, 1905, 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 June 12, 1905.
By the Court.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Emil Baensch, Attorney.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, June 15, 1905 P.1


FRANK J. NASS (d. 1920)

Card of Thanks – We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends, relatives 
and neighbors for their kindly ministrations and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. 
We are grateful to those who sent floral tributes, to the minister for his words of comfort and to all 
who in any way helped to alleviate our grief.
Mrs. Frank Nass Jr. and children
Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Sept. 10, 1920 - page 4


FRANK NASS

FRANK NASS, 75, DIES, HOSPITAL
Town of Liberty Man To Be Buried On Thursday
Frank Nass, 75 a resident of Manitowoc county his entire 
life died Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital where he 
was removed last Saturday from the homestead in the town 
of Liberty. The deceased with his wife had been living a 
retired life for several years, the farm in Liberty being 
operated by the son, Henry.
The deceased was born in this county in 1857. He took up 
farming and purchased a farm in the town of Liberty. He 
was married there in 1882 to Miss Louise Krueger. Only two 
months ago Mr. and Mrs. celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary with a gathing of their children, relatives and 
friends at the homestead in the town of Liberty.
Besides the widow the deceased is survived by five sons, 
Henry, Arthur and Oscar of Liberty, John of Manitowoc Rapids 
and Edward of this city, and five daughters, Mrs. Edward 
Carstens of Newton, Mrs. Edwin Vetter, Mrs. Robert Kasbaum 
and Mrs. Arnold Rusch of the town of Liberty and Mrs. William 
Zutz of Valders. There are also grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the 
farm home in Liberty, in change of the Rev. Paul Hensel. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 30, 1932


HENRY E. NASS

Henry E. Nass, 79, of Rt. 1 Valders, died Sunday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty.The Rev. Samuel Kugler will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nass was born April 13, 1887, in the Town of Liberty, son 
of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. He married Ida Waack 
Nov. 2, 1927, at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. They 
farmed at their present address all of his life. He was a 
trustee of the church for six years and also served on the school 
board of the church.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. James Arndt, of Dixon, Ill.; 
three brothers, Edmund, of Manitowoc and Art and Oscar, at home: four sisters, 
Mrs. Bertha Carstens and Mrs Maria Vetter of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Arnold Rusch and Mrs Laorina Zutz, of Rt. 1 Valders, and four 
grandchildren. Two daughters, a son, two brothers and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christiansen Funeral Home, Valders, after 
3:30 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 
noon until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 13,1966

IDA J. NASS (d. 1968)

Mrs. Henry (Ida) Nass, 68, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Nass was born May 7, 1899, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waach. She was married to Mr. Nass Nov. 2, 1927, at Manitowoc. They farmed in the Town of Liberty. Mrs. Nass was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Her husband preceded her in death June 12, 1966.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James (Germaine) Arndt, of Dixon, Ill.; seven brothers, Christ, Edwin, Herbert, Walter, Clarence and Arvin of rural Manitowoc and Carl of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Elsa Luebke, Mrs. Adela Radloff and Mrs. Alfred Waach of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1968  P. T7 

IDA M. NASS (d. 1973)

Mrs. Ida Nass, 93, of Milwaukee, died Saturday afternoon at the home of 
a daughter, Mrs. John Hanley, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, 
Valders. The Rev. Valentine Mack of Milwaukee will officiate with burial 
in Trinity Lutheran Cemeter, Town of Liberty.
Mrs. Nass, nee Ida Rusch, was born Nov. 7, 1879, in the Town of Liberty, 
daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Luebke Rusch. She was married 
to William Nass May 28, 1903. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 24, 
1922.
Survivors include a son, Raymond, of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. John 
Hanley and Mrs. Louis Stein, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Schultz, 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marie Fritsch, of Milwaukee; and two grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening until the time of service Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 26, 1973


LOUISE NASS

From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1899:
Death in Liberty on Sat. of 74-yr. old Mrs. Louise Nass of meningitis.


LOUISA NASS

Mrs. Frank Nass, 85, who had been residing on the homestead 
farm operated by her son, Henry, in Liberty died today at 
the Holy Family hospital.
She was born Louisa Krueger in Rockland in 1864 and after 
her marriage to Mr. Nass they located on the Liberty farm. 
Her husband died 20 years ago.
Survivors are five sons, Henry, Arthur and Oscar of Liberty, 
Edmund of this city and John of Manitowoc Rapids; five 
daughters Mrs. Bertha Carstens of Newton, Mrs. Edwin Vetter, 
Mrs. Arnold Rusch of Liberty, Mrs. William Zutz of St. Nazianz, 
Mrs. Robert Kasbaum of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha 
Winkler and Mrs. Adam Herwig of Brillion; three brothers, Albert, 
Louis and Otto Krueger all of Reedsville; 37 grandchildren and 
22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran church in 
Liberty at 2 p.m. Friday with interment in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at thr Berge funeral home, Valders, after 
Thursday noon, and the casket will be moved to the church at 
10 a.m. Friday
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, February 21, 1950


MARILYN B. NASS

Funeral servlces for Marilyn Bertha Nass, infant daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nass, Valders R. 2, were held on 
Tuesday afternoon at the Liberty cemetery with Rev. Hensel 
officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 12, 1930


MARVIN NASS

DEATH CLAIMS MARVIN NASS, VALDERS YOUTH 
Marvin Nass, eight year old son of Mrs. Marvin Nass, died at the 
family home at Valders at an early hour this morning following an 
illness of nearly a month.
The lad had always been a leader in his class at school and his 
untimely death is being mourned by the many friends he made during 
the two short years at school.
Funeral services will be held from the home at Valders on Sunday 
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and burial will take place at Liberty 
cemetery. Rev. Hensel to officiate at the service. He is survived 
by his mother Mrs. Ella Nass and one sister Viola 9; and two brothers, 
Roland age 6 and Eugene 4 years old.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 22, 1923  P. 2 

OSCAR NASS

Oscar W. Nass, age 96, of 421 Christel Drive, Valders, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jun 18, 2002, at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Timothy Unke, with burial to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery, town of Liberty.
He was born Dec. 11, 1905, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. Oscar was a dairy farmer all of his life, retiring in 1976. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. Oscar was also a member of the Trinity Men’ Club and the Valders Senior Center.
Survivors include many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Oscar was also preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2002, at the church on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated in Oscar’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty.
Oscar was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time outdoors.
The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 2002  P. A6

WILLIAM F. NASS   (d. 1922)

WELL KNOWN LIBERTY MAN DIES AT AGE 43
William Nass, well known town of Liberty farmer, died at his home 
there Tuesday night, aged 43. Death was due to heart trouble from 
which he had long suffered and which for twelve weeks had confined 
him to his bed. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 from the 
home to the Lutheran church, the Rev. Hensel officiating. 
The death of Mr. Nass occurred on the farm which had been his home 
all his life, he having been born there. Mr. Nass is survived by 
his wife, nee Ida Rusch, and three children, Calla 17, Norma 14 and 
Raymond 10. His aged mother Mrs. Augusta Nass and two brothers, 
Ernst at Newton and Charles at Brillion and one sister, Mrs. Louise 
Kreuger, of Reedsville, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 25, 1922  P. 8 


CARL NOERENBERG

Cato Pioneer, Passes Away Last Evening
Carl Nurenburg, pioneer of the town of Cato, passed away last night at the 
homestead farm, after a three months illness. He was 65 years of age, having 
been born at Cedarburg and coming to this county when a small boy. He has 
lived a retired life for the past fifteen years.
He is survived by his widow, one sister, Mrs. Julius Hildebrandt of Milwaukee, 
and a half brother, Herman Welk, also of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the homestead 
and at two from the Lutheran church in Liberty, with interment in the adjoining 
cemetery. Rev. Hense will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1932 P. 2


CAROLINE H. NOERENBERG

MADSEN WOMAN DEAD AT AGE OF OVER 90 YEARS
Mrs. Nuernberg (sic) Was One of Pioneer Settlers of the County
Mrs. F. Nuernberg, whose death occurred at the home of her son 
Charles Nuernberg, at Madsen station and whose burial was held 
at Liberty, was one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county, 
having been past ninety years of age when death came to claim 
her. Mrs. Nuernberg had been a resident of the county for many 
years. Her death was due to infirmities of age.
Three children survive, Mrs. Julius Hildebrandt, and Mrs. Herman 
Welk of Milwaukee and Charles Nuernberg, of Madsen.
Relatives from abroad who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. 
Julius Hildebrandt, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Welk, Mrs. Fred Welk, 
of Milwaukee and Ernst Kuehn, Merrill.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 28, 1916 P.1


AUGUST OTT

August Ott Pioneer of Liberty Dies
Funeral Will Be Held Saturday From the Home, Rev. Hensel Officiating
August Ott, resident of the town of Liberty for more more than a half 
century, died at the home of his son, William, the old homestead at 
Pigeon lake, Wednesday afternoon at the advanced age of eighty-six 
years. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from 
the home with services at the Liberty church, Rev. Hensel officiating.
August Ott was born in Germany, August 4, 1840, and came to this 
country at the age of twenty-seven. December 10, 1871, he was married 
to Miss Bertha Holdorf of the town of Liberty and six years ago the 
couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Survivng are the widow and eleven children, Mrs. John Wilharms of Newton, 
Mrs. Frank Ginesel and August Ott, Jr., of this city, Albert Ott and Mrs. 
Albert Kuhn of Milwaukee, Mrs. August Teesch of Cato, Mrs. Henry Koeppen 
and Charles Ott of Meeme, Fred and William Ott and Mrs. Charles Schnell 
of Liberty. Twenty-four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 14, 1927


BERTHA OTT

Mrs. Aug. Ott Dies Ten Days After Husband
Worry over the death of her husband which occurred ten days ago and 
infirmities incident to old age resulted in the death of Mrs. August 
Ott last night at the home of her son, William on the old homestead at 
Pigeon Lake. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock 
from the home with services at the Liberty church, Rev. Paul Hensel 
officiating.
Mrs. Ott, who was born Bertha Holdorf, first saw the light of day in 
Germany May 29, 1851 and came to this country as a girl. She was married 
to August Ott December 10, 1871 and six years ago the couple celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving are eleven children, Mrs. 
John Wilharms of Newton, Mrs. Frank Glaeser and August Ott of this city, 
Albert Ott and Mrs. Albert Kuhn of Milwaukee, Mrs. August Teesch of Cato, 
Mrs. Henry Koeppen and Charles Ott of Meeme, Fred and William Ott and 
Mrs. Charles Schnell of Liberty; one brother Edward Holdorf of Iowa and 
a sister, Mrs. G. Krueger of Dundas. Twenty-four grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren also survive her
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 23, 1927


CAROLINA OTT

Caroline Ott
birth: 14 December 1889 Liberty, Wis.
death: 8 August 1906 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Liberty
father: Aug. Ott
mother: Bertha
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 
********
(Carol Wilhelmine Ida Ott/d. 08/07/1906, Buried: 08/10/1906/
from records of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Ch.)

JOHANNA OTT

Mrs. Johanna Ott, 89, of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, died Thursday in Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ott, nee Johanna Schnuelle, was born May 3, 1888, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Carl and Johanna Radder Schnuelle. She attended Eaton schools and was married to William Ott Nov. 12, 1912, in Louis Corners. They farmed in the Town of Liberty until Mr. Ott’s death in 1951.
Survivors include a son, Clarence of Rt. 1, Valders, a daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Erna) Paul of Cleveland, a grandchild and a great grandchild.
 Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening and in the church Saturday noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1977 P. 3

WILLIAM OTT

William Ott, 63, lifelong resident of the town of Liberty, died suddenly Saturday
morning following a heart attack at his home. 
Mr. Ott was born on the homestead farm, town of Liberty, in 1888 and operated the
farm all his life. In 1912 he married the former Miss Johanna Schnell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church, town
of Liberty, Rev. W.W. Gieschen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, daughter, Mrs. Erwin Paul of Cleveland, Wis.; son, Clarence
of route 2, Manitowoc; two brothers, Charles of Meeme and Fred, town of Liberty,
three sisters, Mrs. I.J. Kuhn of Milwaukee and Mrs. Carl Schnell of Manitowoc;
one grandchild.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, from 1 p.m. Monday until 11
a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be removed to the church to lie in state until
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1951  p.2


ADOLPH OTTO

Two Killed When Car Rolls Off Road, Runs Into Barn
Adolph Otto and Joseph Theobald Victims of Night Crash
Adolph Otto, 60, former chairman of the town of Liberty, and Joseph 
Theobald, 26, ot 517 Franklin street, were instantly killed last 
night on Highway 141 about eight miles south of the city. Otto's car, 
driven by Theobald, swerved into the right ditch, careened back onto 
the highway, crossed the road and rolled into a barn owned by George 
VandeLoo. The car traveled for 150 feet along the west shoulder of 
the highway before careening across the road.
The front top of the car evidently crashed into the barn as the machine 
was rolling over. The car settled on its wheels in a ditch paralleling 
the highway, halfway around the corner from the point where it hit the 
building. It was believed that the machine may have rolled end over end, 
crashing into the barn in the middle of a roll. The car was headed south 
when the accident occurred.
The two deaths brought the county's highway fatality toll for 1939 from 
four to six, an increase of 50 per cent. When the sheriff's department 
was notified of the accident, at about 10:30 last night, it was first 
reported that three people were dead.
Identification Mixup
Otto, who was thrown across the back of the front seat, was 
identified almost immediately. Papers belonging to the town of 
Liberty school board bearing Otto's name clinched the identification. 
The younger man, who was found half on the driver's seat and half on 
the ground, tightly jammed between the frame of the car and the open, 
crushed door, could not be immediately identified. After a short time, 
however, someone identified him as Otto's son. Norbert. It was not until 
G. K. Berge, Valders undertaker, took the bodies to Valders and it was 
found Norbert was at his home that Theobald was identified.
County Officer William Ladwig and Deputy Kenneth Hendrich were first 
to arrive at the accident scene from the Sheriff office. Shortly after 
Deputy Eugene Spevachek and Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, arrived. 
Sheriff Norman Berkedal and other deputies, as well as District Attorney 
Patrick Dewane, were also called.
Chief J. J. Kuplic and Capt. of Detectives Frank Tomchek of the police 
department here drove to the accident when they heard of it. Shortly 
before the crash two men had held up an oil station here and they felt 
it was possible that the men killed in the crash might have been the 
robbers, fleeing the city. When Otto was identified however, police 
returned to Manitowoc.
It was not known to authorities today where Otto and Theobald were going 
or where they had met. Otto was in the city yesterday afternoon attending 
a meeting of county fox breeders at the court house. Theobald, his wife 
said, was gone all day yesterday and returned home for a few moments at 
about 8 o'clock last night, leaving again without telling her where he 
was going.
Otto Well Known
Adolph Otto, 69, town of Liberty farmer, fox farm operator and Valders 
businessman, was a lifelong resident of the county. He was born in 1879 
on the homestead farm which he has since operated.
In 1905 he married Miss Huleah Kasbaum of Liberty.
When a young man he took an interest in town affairs and was named to the 
town board and later was chosen chairman and represented Liberty on the 
County Board from 1924 to 1930 and again from 1933 through 1937, when he 
was succeeded by Elmer Rogue.
Mr. Otto serviced as president of the Valders Elevator company in Valders 
for 19 years and for 27 years has been clerk of Liberty School district 
No. 2, the school building being located on a portion of the Otto farm 
near Valders. He was also a director of the Gjerpen-Valders Telephone 
company. 
In addition to farming Mr. Otto operated the Roselawn Fur farm, being 
assisted by his son, Norbert. 
His 11 year service on the County Board included membership on a number 
of important committees.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ervin Schneider and Miss 
Leila, both of Sheboygan; son, Norbert, on the home farm. 
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral 
home in Valders. The body is at the funeral home.
Joseph Theobald, 26, was a son of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Theobald........
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 25, 1939


HULDAH OTTO

Mrs. Adolph Otto, 67, died early today at the farm home of her son, 
Norbert, route 1, Valders, following an extend illness. 
Services will be held a 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace Lutheran church 
in Valders with the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in 
the Liberty cemetery.
Born Huldah Kasbaum in 1881 on her parents farm in the town of Newton, 
Mrs. Otto was a daughter of the late Joachim and Amelia Kasbaum.
When nine tears of age she moved with her parents to the town of 
Liberty where her father operated a cheese factory. As a young woman 
she taught rural school near Brillion, Fish Creek and her home school 
in Liberty. 
She was married to Adolph Otto in 1905, and the couple settled on the 
Liberty farm where she had resided ever since. Mr. Otto died nine 
years ago.
Surviving, in addition to the son, Nobert, are two daughters, Mrs. 
Erwin Schneider of Valders and Mrs. William Piefer of route 1, Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Edwin Kasbaum of route 1, Cato, and Robert of Manitowoc; 
one sister, Mrs. Bertha Tuschel of route 1, Valders, and nine grand-
children.
The body is at Berge funeral home in Valders where it may be visited 
from Monday afternoon until removal to the church Tuesday morning where 
it will lie in state until the time of services Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, August 7, 1948


META OTTO

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Otto last Friday. The infant died Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 8, 1907 P. 8


WILHELMINE OTTO

PIONEER WOMAN TOWN LIBERTY DIES SUDDENLY 
Death came suddenly to Mrs. William Otto, pioneer settler of Liberty, 
who passed away at the home of her son Adolph at Valders Thursday 
evening at 6 o’clock, an attack of heart failure claiming her. Mrs. 
Otto has spent the day with her children and friends and had not been 
seriously ill. Her death was a shock.
Mrs. Otto was born at Daberkoo, Germany, May 11, 1847, being 75 at her 
death. She came to America with her parents in 1862 and in 1864 was 
married to Mr. Otto in the town of Manitowoc, the couple in 1867 settling 
on a farm in Liberty where Mrs. Otto spent the remainder of her life. The 
golden jubilee of their wedding day was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Otto 
in 1914. Mr. Otto preceded his wife in death three years ago and Mrs. Otto 
is survived by five of eight children born to the couple, William, August, 
Mrs. Julius Luebke and Mrs. Louis Commings, Manitowoc and Adolph on the 
old homestead.  One brother Carl Krueger, Newton survives and fifteen grand 
children and eleven great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the late home at 1:30 and at 2 o’clock 
from the Liberty Lutheran church on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 1, 1922  P. 1

WM. OTTO

Notes from Valders
William Otto, a pioneer resident of Liberty died last Friday at the age of 80 years. He was born in Germany in 1839 and came to America in 1862. He was married in 1867 and settled on the farm where he lived until his death. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Emma Luebke, Newton, William Jr. and Adolph, Liberty; August and Mrs. Louis Commings, Manitowoc. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the home. Interment was in the Liberty cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 21, 1919 


CARL PAUTZ, SR.

Name: Pautz, Carl
D.: 12/23/1863
B.: 1794
Reg. D.: 1/14/1871
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 75 Yrs.
B.P.: Prussia
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.: M.E. Tn. Liberty
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Aug. Pautz
Spouse: Louise Pautz
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Smallpox
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.101


ADAM PETERSEN

Adam Petersen, 27, of Manitowoc, died on May 18, 2017 at his home from natural causes. Adam will be greatly missed by everyone who was part of his life. The funeral was on Sunday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. The Rev. Greg Pope officiated and burial will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.
Adam was born on Jan. 6, 1990. He graduated from Lincoln High School and then attended Holiday House for a year before making the CP Center, Two Rivers extension, his daytime place to enjoy his time with friends and staff. Adam had so many special connections and “quirks” with many of the people he spent time with. He loved seeing Lauren outside when he went for walks while at the CP Center; he loved it when Chuckles gave him a ride in his Durango with the lights on top; he loved plowing snow with Travis and getting a ride on Helga with Tyler. He talked relentlessly about getting married to Carley and went weeks wearing his tie and his T-shirt in preparation and he loved going to his favorite restaurant (McDonalds) with his boss at work, Tom Bergner. Most of all he loved tractor rides with Dale and anything his mom and brothers and sisters did for him.
His family could write pages of all the special connections Adam made with his siblings, friends and family members and most everyone he encountered.
Survivors include his daddy, Keith A. Petersen of Valders; his mom and dad, Jennifer and Dale Zipperer of Manitowoc; his brother, Andrew Zipperer, sisters, Kendra (Ryan Krueger) Zipperer and Kaylee (Evan Gilbert) Zipperer; his grandparents, Wayne and Elaine Petersen of Valders, Bell and Judy Nett of Bellevue, Donna dn Gary Kulas of Valders and his great grandmother, Dorothy Kramer of Valders.
He is further survived by uncles and aunts, Lee and Diane Petersen of Martin, La.; Dean (Adam's godfather) and Lisa Petersen of Valders, Glenn and Karen Zipperer of Sheboygan, Gary (Tori Ramaker) Zipperer and Tom and Judy Zipperer, all of Manitowoc and Jason Nett (Judy) Luensman of New York; his aunts and uncles,, Jayme (Matt Vertz) Reindl of Pulaski,, Vicki and Bill O'Connor, Cindy and Todd Schneider and Joy and John Ruzek, all of Manitowoc, along with many cousins on both sides of his family who loved and shared so much time with him.
Adam was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Marvin and Mabel Petersen, Arlet and Evelyn Ott, Willard and Carol Nett and Wayne Kramer. 
In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions will be donated to the CP Center, ADD Camp and the Miracle League, three places Adam loved to be. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Valders Journal - May 25, 2017

SUSANNA PETERSON

Passed Away on Saturday
Services For Mrs. Nels Peterson To Be Held Wednesday
Mrs. Nels Peterson, 52, died late Saturday at the home in the town of 
Liberty. She had been ill for several months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Gjerpen 
Lutheran church. Burial will be in the Liberty cemetery.
Mrs. Peterson, whose maiden name was Susanne Prehm, was born in Newton 
in 1884 and was married to Louis Bleichwehl in 1903. Mr. Bleichwehl died 
in 1918. She was married to Nels Peterson in 1922 and they located on a 
farm in Liberty,
Survivors are the widower; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Wilkes Johnson, Madison; Florence Bleichwehl, Liberty, Ida Mae and 
Suzanne Peterson, Liberty; three sons, Walter Bleichwehl, Racine, Wis.;  
Erhardt Bleichwehl, Milwaukee, Robert Peterson, Liberty; a stepson, Norris 
Peterson, city; a sister, Mrs. Fred Hoefner, Marshfield, Wis.; and four 
grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Peterson home Tuesday afternoon from the 
Vogelsang funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 23, 1936
********
Peterson, Mrs. Nels-Age 52. Died Saturday at home in Liberty. Born Susanne Prehm 
in Newton 1884 and was married to Louis Bleichwehl in 1903. Mr. Bleichwehl died in 
1918. Was married to Nels Peterson in 1922 who survives with three sons, five daughters, 
a step-son and a sister. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m., Gjerpen church. Interment Liberty 
cemetery. Body to home Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 23, 1936 P. 13


KATHARINA PILZ

Katharine PELZ, daughter of married couple Matth. & Kathar. Pelz, born 20 Nov 1848, 
died 16 November (1864), buried 18 November.
(From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
(Katharina Pelz/d. 11/16/1864, Buried: 11/18/1864/
from records of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Ch.)


KATHARINA PILZ  (d. 1900)

Katherine Piltz
birth: 1808 Ger.
death: 26 December 1900 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Liberty, Wis.
residence: 1900 Liberty
spouse: Mathias Piltz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MATTHIAS PILZ

Mathias Pilz
birth: 26 July 1811 Austria
death: 30 October 1894 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Liberty, Manitowoc Co.,
spouse: Katharina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA S.M. PLEUS

Name: Pleuss, Anna Sophia Magdalene
D.: 1/2/1870
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/22/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 1 Yr. 5 Mo.
B.P.: Tn. Liberty
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.: Trinity Churchyard Tn. Liberty
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner
Spouse:
F.: Ernst Pleuss
M.: Anna Free
Cause of Death: Convulsions
Pg. #: v.1 p.81
****************
(Anna Sophia Magdalene Pleuss/dau. of Ernst Pleuss and Anna Free/d. 2 Jan. 1870/
age 1 yr. 5 mo./cause: convulsions/church record-Trinity Lutheran))


ADOLPH PLEUSS

Adolph Pleuss, 72, of 507 N. 27th St., Manitowoc, died this morning 
at Holy Family Hospital there after a long illness. 
Born Oct. 6, 1886, in Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, the son of 
Louis and Fredricka Schnell Pleuss, he was married Nov. 26, 1910, to 
Sophie Lippert and they farmed in Town Liberty until 1946 when they 
moved to Manitowoc.
He served as treasurer of the Liberty Telephone Co. for 15 years; as 
treasurer of Trinity Lutheran Church for seven years; was a lifelong 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Men's 
Club of the church.
Survivors are his wife; one son, Edgar of Valders; one brother, Ernst 
of Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Emil Wehausen of R. 1, Manitowoc, and 
three grandchilren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran 
Church in town Liberty with Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating, and burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral 
Home at Valders from 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at 
the church until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Tuesday, April 21, 1959


ARTHUR PLEUSS

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 
Death of a 10-yr. old son of Town Liberty resident 
Louis Pleus on Wed. last week from typhus.
********
Arthur Pleuss
birth: 4 October 1893 Liberty
death: 24 December 1903 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Liberty
father: Louis Pleuss
mother: Ricka Schuell
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

BERNICE L. PLEUSS

Bernice L. Pleuss, age 92, formerly of Valders and a resident of Riversbend Health & Rehabilitation Center, died early Tuesday morning August 5, 2014 at Riversbend.
The former Bernice Vetter was born on December 6, 1921 in the town of Liberty, daughter of the late Edwin and Maria (Nass) Vetter. She grew up in the town of Liberty. Bernice was married to Edgar Pleuss on September 13, 1947 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Liberty. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1997. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the church’s Ladies Aid. Bernice enjoyed playing cards, gardening and spending time with her family.
Survivors include: two daughters and one son-in-law: Linda (Jerry) Haupt, Manitowoc; Eileen Pleuss, Manitowoc; one son: Steven Pleuss, Valders; two grandchildren: Christopher (Kathy) Haupt, Manitowoc; Chad (Melissa) Haupt, Brea, CA; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Willard (Charlotte) Vetter, Delhi, NY; Edward (Myrt) Vetter, Newton; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Alice Cogswell, Manitowoc; Luella (Vern) Hecke, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edwin and Maria Vetter; her husband: Edgar Pleuss; two brothers, three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Elroy Vetter; Vernon (Lucille) Vetter; Virgil Cogswell; Caroline (Alvin) Spaude and Phyllis Vetter; one nephew: William Vetter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Road, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1100 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Bernice’s family would like to thank the staff of Riversbend Health& Rehabilitation Center for their loving patience and care shown to our mother for the past 4 ½ years.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2014


EDGAR M. PLEUSS

Edgar M. Pleuss, age 82, of Valders, died Monday morning March 31, 197, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born December 22, 1914, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Adolph and Sophia Lippert Pleuss. He attended Webster School in the town of Liberty and was a 1933 graduate of Valders High School. He was employed as a bookkeeper for Larson Chevrolet for 34 years retiring in 1980. He married Bernice Vetter September 13, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the Army Medical Corp serving in Africa from 1942-1945. He was secretary of the Valders Telephone Company for 40 years and served on the Trinity Church council as treasurer and a member of the cemetery Committee. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Dartball League.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; one son, Steven of Valders; two daughters and one son-in-law, Linda and Jerry Haupt, Manitowoc, Eileen Pleuss, Manitowoc; two grandsons, Christopher and Chad Haupt; one aunt, Adele Lippert; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willard and Charlotte Vetter, Edward Vetter, Caroline and Rev. Alvin Spaude, Lucille Vetter, Luella and Vernon Hecker, Alice and Virgil Cogswell; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Christian Day School Expansion Fund or Manitowoc Lutheran High School would be appreciated.
Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1997 P. A2

FRIEDERICKA PLEUSS

Mrs. Friedericka Pluess(sic), nee Miss Schnell, died this 
morning after several months suffering with bronchitis, at 
her home in the town of Liberty of which town she has been 
a resident since her birth, July 31, 1861. Her husband to 
whom she was married May 23, 1884, died about eight years 
ago. She is survived by four children. They are Ernst and 
Adolph Pluess, Mrs. Fred Lippert and Mrs. Emil Wehausen. 
Nine grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held 
Thursday afternoon from the house at 1 o'clock and services 
will be held at the Lutheran church in Liberty. Rev Hensel 
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 15, 1921


LOUIS PLEUSS

DIES AFTER WEEK'S lLLNESS
Louis Pleuss, Town of Liberty Farmer, Leaves Many Relatives
Louis Pleuss, a town of Liberty farmer, father of Ernst Pleuss, of the 
National bank in this city, died at his home at 4:15 this morning following
a week's sickness of kidney and intestinal trouble. Mr. Pleuss was 54 years 
old, and resided in the county most of his life. A number of relatives 
survive him. Besides his wife and mother, there are two sons, Ernst and 
Adolph, and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Lippert and Miss Marie; five brothers 
and one sister, Fred and Herman, of this city, Ernst and Henry at Brown's 
Corners, and Mrs. George Brown, Chicago. The funeral will be held from the 
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 25, 1912


SOPHIA PLEUSS

Mrs. Adolph Pleuss, 85, formerly of 507 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Pleuss was born March 11, 1886, in the Town of Liberty, daughter 
of the late Louis and Mary Kieselhorst Lippert. She was married to 
Adolph Pleuss Nov. 26, 1910, in the Town of Liberty. Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1959. She was a life member of the Ladies Aid of Trinity 
Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include a son, Edger, of Valders, three brothers, Fred, of 
Manitowoc, Edmund, of Tucson, Ariz, and Meinhold, of Valders, and three 
grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home. Valders after 4 p.m. Monday 
until noon Tuesdav and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 5, 1972

MICHAEL J. PROPSON

Michael J. Propson, age 54, died Sunday evening, November 7, 1993 at Holy Family memorial Medical Center after a two year battle with cancer. Michael was a dairy farmer. He and his wife Louette owned Stoney Hills Farm at rural Valders. Michael was a soil conservationist. Michael enjoyed fixing many things and was a fine wood worker, a toy tractor and truck collector. He enjoyed going to rummage sales and auctions and just going for a drive. He was a bus driver and thoroughly enjoyed children, but most of all he was a wonderful husband, good father and proud grandfather. Michael died with the Lord in his heart.
Michael Joseph Propson was born April 3, 1939, son of the late Victor and Caecilia Mueller Propson at Fond du Lac, Wis. He attended Stockbridge schools. He entered the Army Oct. 2, 1959 and obtained honorable discharge August 31, 1965. He married the former Louette Haupt on June 20, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Louette, his children, Victoria and her husband, Mark Schwahn, of rural Reedsville; Michael J., and his wife, Lori of Collins; William and his fiancée, Chris VanderBloomen and her son, Stephen; Brenda and her fiancé Craig Carle and Patrice Propson, all of rural Valders; four very special grandchildren, Petrea, Jacob, Angeline and Justin Schwahn. He is also survived by his mother, three brothers, Peter, Charles and Eugene; one sister, Mrs. Edgar (Elizabeth) Schuster.
Friends may call at Trinity Lutheran church in the Town of Liberty on Wednesday evening from 6-9 and Thursday from noon until the time of service. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times -Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993 - page A2

CHRISTIAN FR. QUANDT

(Christian Friedrich/leaves wife and 2 daughters & 4 grandchildren, 
cause: growth in the stomach/Trinity Luth. ch.)
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Christian Friedrick Guandt
birth: 25 December 1827 Germany
death: 25 April 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: Wilhelmine Digner
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DOROTHEA L.W. QUANDT

Miniva Qieandt
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name	Miniva Qieandt
Gender	Female
Burial Place	Liberty, Man. Co.
Death Date	30 Mar 1896
Death Place	Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age	67
Birth Date	20 Feb 1829
Birthplace	Germany
Race	White
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
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Minna Quandt
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Minna Quandt
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1896
Event Place	Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender	Female
Age	67
Race	W
Birth Date	20 Feb 1829
Birth Year (Estimated)	1829
Birthplace	Germany
Burial Place	Liberty, Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery	Liberty Cemetery
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

FLORENCE RASCHKE

Mrs. Reinhold Raschke, 57, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Raschke was born in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa Schroeder Eberhardt, March 12, 1900. She was married May 10, 1926, and the couple farmed in the Town of Liberty.
Surviving are the husband, a brother, Arthur, of Florida and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1958  P. 11


REINHOLD RASCHKE

Reinhold F. Raschke, 82, formerly of Rt. 1, Valders, died late Wednesday evening, Nov. 16, at Oak Ridge Gardens Health Center, Menasha.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Raschke was born March 18, 1901, in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late William and Emily Bratz Raschke. He farmed in the Town of liberty most of his life, until his retirement in 1963. He married Florence Eberhardt on May 10, 1926, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1958.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugo and Helen Raschke of Milwaukee and Adolph and Clara Raschke of Brillion; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Louise and Clarence Luniak of Appleton, Mrs. Clara Wagner, Alvin and Ernie Pleuti and Mrs. Helen Lau of Milwaukee nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Selma.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church from noon to the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1983  P. 3


AUGUSTE REICHARDT

Notes from Liberty
Mrs. Fredericka Reichardt, an aged resident of this vicinity passed away last Sunday. Deceased was born in Germany seventy-three years ago and came to this country about thirty-five years ago. Mrs. Reichardt leaves a husband, one son and two daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church last Tuesday, Rev. Schlei officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 27, 1916


CHARLES REICHARDT

Charles Reichardt, 77, of Rt. 1, Valders, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of about three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Reichardt was born Oct. 18, 1885, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late William and Augusta Rusch Reichardt. He operated a farm in the Town of Liberty. He married Ida Lutzke May 22, 1909, in the Town of Liberty. His wife died in 1961 after which time he made his home with a son, Allen, on the home farm in the Town of Liberty. He was a former member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Council.
Among survivors are three sons, Herbert and Leonard of Manitowoc and Allen of Rt. 1, Valders; two daughters, Mrs. Herman E. Eberhardt of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norbert Hoefner of Newtonburg; two sisters, Mrs. Gustave Sampe and Mrs. Berta Breatz of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, July 9, 1963  P. M-11


WILHELM REICHARDT

Wm. Reichardt, 89, Liberty Resident For 50 Years Is Dead
William Reichardt, 89, for more than fifty years a farmer in the town of Liberty, passed aay Saturday evening at the farm home, after a two weeks’ illness. The deceased was born in Germany, grew to manhood there and after his marriage emigrated to America and settled in this county. His wife passed away fifteen years ago.
The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gust Sampe, this city, and Mrs. Otto Bratz, Kiel, and one son, Charles, on the homestead farm. There are fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Liberty church, with burial in the cemetery there.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 22, 1930  P. 6


ANDREW J. REINDL

Andrew J. Reindl, 25, a resident of Valders, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Andy was born on June 22, 1986, in Two Rivers, to Ken and Jean Reindl. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 2004. Andy was employed with Vinton Construction. He loved motorcycles. Andy was adventurous and enjoyed working hard. Above all, he enjoyed being with his family, friends, and talking with his grandparents about the old days.
Survivors include his parents, Ken and Jean Reindl, Newton; two sisters, Adriane Reindl, Manitowoc; and Alison Reindl, Newton; maternal grandparents, William and Violet Engelbrecht, Manitowoc Rapids; one nephew, Ryder; also other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Clarence and Marie Reindl.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty, 11306 Wehausen Road, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate and burial will take place at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Andy's name to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

MARY ROEHR

Name: Roehr, Mary
D.: 2/3/1872
B.: 1796
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 76 Yrs.
B.P.: Mecklenburg Schwerin
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.: Trinity Tn. Liberty
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner
Spouse: Friedrich Roehr (Dec'd)
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Old Age
Pg. #: v.1 p.139


JOHANN J. ROHL

Liberty News:
John Rohl, an old resident of this town, died on Saturday last.  He has 
been in ill health for a long time.  At the time of his death he 
was 70 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 31, 1883
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Notice.
?s hereby given that my wife Maria has left my bed and board without just 
cause or provocation. Therefore I forbid all persons harboring or trusting 
her on my account, as I shall not pay any debts contracted by her.
Johan Roehl (sic).
Liberty, June 24, 1863.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 3, 1863 P. 2


ADOLPH RUSCH

Adolph Rusch Is Buried On Monday
Valders, Wis. - Funeral services for Adolph Rusch, age 35, who passed 
away last Friday morning at the General hospital in Madison where he 
had been a patient for six months, were held a 1:30 p.m. Monday at the 
Berge Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Trinity German Lutheran church in 
Liberty township, the Rev. A. Schroeder officiating. Interment was in 
the adjoining cemetery.
Deceased, who never married, was born June 16, 1905, in Liberty township 
and for some time prior to his illness was employed at a garage in 
Valders.
Survivors are his father, Otto Rusch; two brothers, Walter of Sheboygan 
and Hugo of Valders, and three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Everson of Cato 
township, Mrs. Orman Freund of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Victor Griffen 
of Manitowoc.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Thursday, March 14, 1940


ARNOLD W. RUSCH

Arnold Rusch, 77, of Christel Drive, Apartment 5, Valders, died Sunday in Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The 
Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rusch was born Nov. 25, 1901, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Gustav and 
Mary Commings Rusch. He attended Roselawn School, Town of Liberty, and married 
Leona Nass July 18, 1923, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. Mr. Rusch was a farmer 
and trucker all his life and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leona, a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Romelle 
Rusch of Valders; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorene and Melvin Koons of Denver, 
Colo., Marjorie and Jack Brandel and Inez and Norman Behnke of Columbus, Ohio; a 
sister, Mrs. Edgar Mauer of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 
A son, Verlin, a brother, two sisters and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and in the church from noon Thursday until the time of service. Memorials may be made 
to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1979  P. 3
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Liberty Couple Wed
The marriage of Miss Leona Nass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nass of Liberty 
and Arnold A. (sic) Rusch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Rusch of that place, took 
place at 6:30 Wednesday evening in the presence of a small gathering at the Lutheran 
church at Liberty. The Rev. Hensel performed the nuptial ceremony, the attendants 
being the Misses Adelhait Rusch and Laurian Nass, and Arthur Nass and Adolph Rusch.
Dinner was served to sixty at the home of the bride's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Rusch left Thursday morning for Milwaukee, Whitewater and East 
Troy and after a week will return to make their home on a farm in Liberty.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, July 21, 1923 P. 4
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(25 Nov 1901/8 Jul 1979/SSDI)
(Arnold info from researcher/see contributors page)


BABY BOY RUSCH (d. 1915)

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gust. Rusch on Saturday but died shortly after birth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 21, 1915 P. 4
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Notes from Liberty
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gust Rusch last Saturday but died a few hours after birth.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 28, 1915

DOROTHY A. RUSCH

Dorothy A. Rusch, age 74, formerly of rural Valders, passed away Sunday, December 25, 1994, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 1994, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
She was born February 4, 1920, in the town of Liberty, daughter of the late Louis and Frieda Fischer Lippert. She attended Valders area schools and was a 1938 gradate of Valders High School. She married Ruben Rusch July 1, 1939, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She and her husband farmed in the town of Liberty for many years. She was a member of the Manitowoc County Homemakers Extension, President of the East St. Nazianz Homemakers, a member of the Manitowoc County Bee Keepers Association, the Melody Dancers Club and a life long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was confirmed in 1934.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Pauline, rural Valders, William and Elizabeth, Waterloo, Iowa; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sandra and Bernard Weidling, Valders, Donna and Paul Kappelman, Shoto, Connie and James Mangin, rural Valders, Lori and her friend, Bill Bloodworth, Portland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son and an infant daughter.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1994  P. A2

ELIZABETH RUSCH

Mrs. William Rusch, 61, the former Elisabeth Haupt, died on Sunday, at 
the farm home in the town of Liberty after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Rusch was born on Feb. 12, 1884, in Manitowoc Rapids, and spent 
most of her lifetime in the town of Liberty. She was married on Dec. 10, 
1914. 
Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Roland Rodewald of 
Wausau; Mrs. Roland Lutze of Centerville and Elizabeth at home; two sons, 
Rueben of Liberty and Paul at home; two brothers, Elmer and Raymond Haupt 
both of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Weiss and Mrs. William Kollath 
both of Manitowoc. Six grandchildren also survive.
The deceased was an active member of the Ladies Aid society of the Trinity 
Lutheran church at Liberty. The Rev. Adelbert Geiger will officiate at 
funeral services to be held in the church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. 
Brief rites are scheduled to precede at 1:30 o'clock at the Berge funeral 
home in Valders where the body will lie in state after noon Tuesday. 
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, January 7, 1946


ESTHER RUSCH

Esther Rusch, 20 years old, Valders died in the fire at the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Co. The account of the fire is on the main page in "Disasters 
in Manitowoc county"
Four of the five girls had been employed at the plant of the Aluminum Goods Co. for 
years, Miss Rusch being the only one who had been with the company for a period of 
less than four to seven years.
The Rusch girl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rusch, of Valders, had been employed 
at the factory only eight weeks. She was born in Liberty and was 20 years of age. 
Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters, and three brothers, Walter, 
Adolph and Hugo and Mrs. Irene Evenson, Liberty, Misses Agnes and Leona Rusch at 
Valders. The funeral will be held from the home in Liberty Monday at 1:30 with 
interment at the Lutheran cemetery there.
*********
The neighborhood was shocked to hear of the death of Miss Esther Rusch of Valders 
in the accident at the Aluminum factory. Miss Rusch was a daughter of Wm. Rusch, 
lumber dealer and a sister of Mrs. Elmer Evenson of Liberty.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1920 P. 4
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Schleswig news:
Chas. Lutzke and Rich Rieck received the sad news of the death of their niece, resp. cousin, Esther Rusch of Valders.
She was one of the victims of the explosion of the Aluminum plant at Manitowoc.
Burial took place in the Lutheran cemetery at Liberty Monday.
Miss Rusch was quite well known around here, as she was employed in the Rieck family four years ago.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, March 4, 1920  pg. 4


GUST RUSCH

Gustav Rusch, 77. of 1201 Hamilton street, died suddenly of a heart 
attack shortly before noon today at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. 
Bural will be in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Liberty.
He was born in Liberty in 1871 and in 1894 married Miss Mary Commings. 
They located on a farm in Liberty for 35 years and then moved to this 
city. Mrs. Rusch died in 1936.
Survivors are a son, Arnold, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles Berge and Mrs. Edgar Maurer of this city; two brothers, 
William and Reinhelt of Liberty; six sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Schultz, 
Mrs. Louis Schultz; Mrs. Pauline Glaeser, of Liberty, Mrs. Ida Nass, 
Mrs. Albert Fritsch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst of Newton; 
11 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlie funeral home after 
Thursday noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday to 
lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, July 19, 1949


IDA RUSCH

Mrs. Otto Kusch (sic) Funeral Service Held At Valders.
St. Nazianz, Wis., - Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Kusch (sic), 
65 years old, who passed away suddenly Thursday evening, Oct 6, 
at her home in Valders, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the 
home of her son, Hugo, in Valders, and at 2 p.m. at the German 
Lutheran church in Liberty township, the Rev. Mr. Schroeder 
officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, six nephews 
of the deceased acting as pallbearers.
Mrs. Kusch (sic), whose maiden name was Ida Luebke, was born in 
Liberty township, Manitowoc county, and in 1891 was united in 
marriage to Otto Rusch, also of Liberty township. The family 
lived in Liberty township until 21 years ago when they moved to 
Valders.
Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Evenson, 
route 4, Manitowoc; Mrs. Orman Freund of Minneapolis, Minn., and 
Mrs. Victor Giffen of Manitowoc; three sons Adolph and Hugo of 
Valders and Walter of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Ernst Lippert of 
Manitowoc, and 16 grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Friday, October 14, 1938 

LEONA L. RUSCH

Leona L. Rusch, age 96, a former Valders resident, died Sunday morning, March 7, 1999, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Schlutz with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Leona was born on March 12, 1902, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. She married Arnold Rusch on July 18, 1923, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Leona Farmed in the town of Liberty with her husband until their retirement when they moved to Valders. He preceded her in death July 8, 1979. Mrs. Rusch was a lifelong member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She served as secretary for AAL Branch #436 for many years and also transported neighborhood kids to Valders High School for many years. Leona enjoyed playing the piano and organ.
Survivors include two daughters and three sons-in-law, Dorene and Melvin Koons, Colorado, Inez and Norman Behnke, Ohio, Jack Brandel, Ohio; one son and two daughters-in-law, Raymond and Romelle Rusch, Valders, and Ethel Rusch, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; one brother, Oscar Nass, Valders; one sister-in-law, Hulda Nass, Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Verlin Rusch; one daughter, Marjorie Brandel; five brothers, four sisters; two grandchildren, Annette and Steven Rusch; and one great-grandson, Ryan Rusch.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1999  P. A2

MARTHA RUSCH

Death in Liberty on Tues. of the 8-mo. old daughter of W. Rusch. 
The burial took place Friday.
Der Nord Westen, Thursday, February 18, 1897
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Name Martha Caroline Elsa Rusch  
Gender Female  
Burial Place Liberty, Wisc.  
Death Date 09 Feb 1897  
Death Place Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 0  
Birth Date 06 Jun 1896  
Birthplace Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wis.  
Father's Name William Rusch  
Mother's Name Wilhelmine Luebke  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968  
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Name Martha Caroline Elsa Rusch  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1897  
Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Gender Female  
Age 0  
Race W  
Birth Date 06 Jun 1896  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1897  
Birthplace Liberty, Manitowoc, Wis.  
Burial Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wis.  
Cemetery Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery  
Father's Name William Rusch  
Mother's Name Wilhelmine Luebke Rusch  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907  


MARY RUSCH

MRS. G. RUSCH, AGED 61 DIES
Former Resident of Libery Dies After 6 Weeks' Illness
Mrs. Gustav Rusch, 61, died today at her home 1201 Hamilton street, 
after an illness of six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Rusch resided on a farm 
in the town of Liberty for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence 
and at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran church. The Rev. 
L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in the Liberty 
cemetery.
Mrs. Rusch, whose maiden name was Mary Commings, was born in the town 
of Liberty July 11, 1874. In 1894 she was married to Gust Rusch. After 
residing on a farm in Liberty for 35 years, they retired six years ago 
and moved to this city.
Survivors are the widower, two daughters and one son. Mrs. Chester 
Berge, Valders, Mrs. Edgar Maurer, Manitowoc, and Arnold at home; 
three sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Herman Vetter and Mrs. Henry 
Jonas, Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Pleuss, Manitowoc Rapids, Louis and 
John, Manitowoc, William, Liberty, and Fred, East Troy. There are 
also 10 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 24, 1936


OTTO RUSCH

Otto Rusch, 72, Valders lumberman, died suddenly of a stroke Tuesday 
noon at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. 
from the Berge Funeral Home and at 3 o'clock at the German Lutheran 
church in the town of Liberty, the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. 
Burial will be in tne church cemetery. The body will lie in state at 
the Berge Funeral Home from Thursday evening until the hour of the 
funeral. 
Mr. Rusch was born on January 2, 1870, in the town of Liberty and 
lived there until 1915 when he move to Valders and engaged in the 
retail lumber business. For the last 14 years he was janitor of the 
Valders high school.
In 1891 he married Ida Luebke, and she died four years ago. Survivors 
are three daughters, Mrs. Elmer H. Evenson of Manitowoc route 4, Mrs. 
Orman Freune of Minneapolis and Mrs. Victor Griffen of this city; two 
sons, Walter Rusch of Sheboygan and Hugo Rusch of Valders and Reinhold 
Rusch of Manitowoc route 4; six sister, Mrs. Charles Schultz and Mrs. 
Louis Schultz of Manitowoc route 3, Mrs. August Glaeser of Manitowoc 
route 4, Mrs. William Nass and Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst of Manitowoc 
route 1; and 16 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, April 22, 1942
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(Note: It says he is survived by 2 sons, then proceeds to name three)


WILHELMINE RUSCH

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. RUSCH, 84
Aged Liberty Resident Weakened By Intense Heat
Weakened by the four-day heat wave Mrs. Wilhelmina Rusch, 84, a resident 
of the county for four score years, died last night at the homestead farm 
in Llberty, now operated by her son, William Rusch Jr.  
Mrs. Rusch fell a year ago and fractured her hip and has not been well ???. 
She was able to be about the home until Tuesday when the heat sapped her 
vitality and caused her death.
Funeral Monday 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Liberty home 
and at two o'clock from the Liberty church; Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Born Wilhelmina Leubke in Germany in 1851 she accompanied her parents to 
Liberty when a girl of four. She married William Rusch Sr. in 1868. They 
located on the present farm in Liberty. Mr. Rusch dead in 1927.
Survivors are four sons, William and Reinhold, both of Liberty, Otto, Valders, 
Gustave, city; six daughters, Mrs. Carl Schultz, Mrs. Louis Schultz, both of 
Liberty, Mrs. August Glacier, Cato, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Albert Fritsch, 
both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst, Newton; four brothers, George, 
Newton, William, Stephensaon, Mich., Frank, Liberty, Richard, city; 40 grand-
children and 42 great-grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Rusch home Sunday afternoon from the Berge 
undertaking parlors, Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 11, 1936


WILLIAM RUSCH  (d. 1927)

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER WITH 70 DESCENDANTS
Death yesterday afternoon claimed William J. Rusch. Liberty pioneer, 
at the home of his son, William, at Liberty, the end coming after a 
brief illness. Surviving the deceased are seventy descendants, 
including ten children, forty-one grandchildren and nineteen great 
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 
one o'clock from the home and interment will be made in the Liberty 
cemetery. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate.
The deceased was born at New Schoenwalde, Pommeran, Germany, April 9, 
1840, being 87 years of age at the time of death . He came to this 
country at the age of twenty-seven, directly to this county where he 
has since made his home. Mrs. Rusch with whom he celebrated his golden 
wedding anniversary in 1918, survives, with ten children. The children 
are six daughters, Mrs. Eliza Schultz of Liberty, Mrs. Pauline Glaeser 
of Cato, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Bertha Schultz of Liberty, Mrs. Marie 
Fritsch of Milwaukee and Mrs. Linda Kieselhorst of Newton, and four 
sons, Otto of Valders, Gustav of Liberty, Reinhold and William of 
Liberty.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 29, 1927


WILLIAM RUSCH  (d. 1957)

William Rusch, 75, a retired Manitowoc County farmer, died this morning 
at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. 
Mr. Rusch was a past president of the Liberty Telephone Co. and a past 
president of the Newton Fire Insurance Co. He had spent his entire life 
in the Town of Liberty.
Mr. Rusch was born Dec. 21, 1881, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rusch 
Sr. He was married to Elizabeth Hapt Dec 10, 1914, and the couple settled 
on the present farm in the Town of Liberty. A son, Paul, now operates the 
farm.
Mr. Rusch was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church of the Town of 
Liberty, a charter member of the Liberty Men's Club at the church, and 
a member of the church cemetery committee.
He leaves two sons, Reuben and Paul, both of Valders, R.1; three daughters, 
Mrs. Roland Rodewald, Wausau, R. 3, Mrs. Roland Lutze, Newton, R. 1 and 
Mrs. Curtis Hoefner, Manitowoc, R.3; 16 grandchildren; a brother, Reinhold, 
Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Albert Fritsch, both 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lewis Schultz, Manitowoc, R. 1, and Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services for Mr. Rusch will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will conduct the services 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the berge Funeral Home in Valders from 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon Thurday until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Tuesday - November 5, 1957 
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MISS HAUPT BECOMES BRIDE OF LIBERTY MAN, CEREMONY TODAY
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Haupt, this city, and William Rusch, Jr., was solemnized 
at the parsonage of the German Lutheran church this afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating. 
The couple will make their home in the town of Liberty. Both are well known young people
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 10, 1914 P. 3
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Liberty news:
Wm. Rusch, Jr., surprised the community by getting married quietly last Thursday to Miss 
Lizzie Haupt of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 1914