DAVID SCHEIDT Funeral services for David Scheidt, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scheidt, Route 1, Cleveland, who died Tuesday of injuries received in a traffic accident, will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. David was born in the town of Centerville Dec 29, 1948. He is survived by his parents, and two brothers, (private). The body may be viewed at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. Saturday when thecasket will be moved to the church. David was hurt in a two car collision in the town of Newton Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, November 23, 1951
MARCELLA SCHEIDT Marcella M. Scheidt, age 73, of 421 Christel Drive, Apt. 13, Valders, died Friday, December 26, 1997, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 29, 1997, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz officiated at the service and burial took place in the church cemetery. Marcella was born May 30, 1924, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Arthur and Linda Lemke Lutzke. She was a graduate of Valders High School. On September 16, 1945, she married Norman Scheidt at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Marcella began her employment at the Nestles Milk Plant until 1945. In 1969, she was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Company of Valders until 1980. Marcella was a lifetime member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, a Valders Senior Citizen and a member of the Ladies' Card Club. Survivors include her husband, Norma Scheidt, Valders; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Kathy Scheidt, Austin, Minn., Dewane and Mary Scheidt, Fond du Lac; one daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and Jim Laurence, West St. Paul, Minn.; one brother and sisters-in-law, LeRoy and Norma Lutzke, Two Rivers; ten grandchildren, Chad Livasy and his wife, Sheila, Darren, Bryan, Rachel, and Anna Scheidt, Dathan, Melissa, and Derek Scheidt, and Micaela Laurence; nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, David Scheidt, and one granddaughter, Allison Scheidt. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1997 P. A2
NORMAN SCHEIDT Norman W. Scheidt, age 85, of Austin, Minn., formerly of Valders, died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at St. Marks Nursing Home in Austin, Minn. Norman was born on Sept. 23, 1922, in the town of Centerville, son of the late Peter and Elvira (Ramminger) Scheidt. On Sept. 16, 1945, he married Marcella Lutzke at First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 1997. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Norman was a lifetime farmer and truck driver. He was a faithful member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty; St. Peter Church, Fond du Lac and Beautiful Savior Church, Austin, Minn. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a son: David Scheidt; a granddaughter: Alison Scheidt; a grandson: Bryan Scheidt; and his brother; Herbert Scheidt. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gregory Pope, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. The family will great relatives and friends on Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church from 11 a.m., until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Norman's name to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 2008
EMMA M. SCHMIDT Mrs. Fred Schmidt, 86, a former Chilton resident, of 545 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schmidt, nee Emma Leider, was born May 10, 1886, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Gottfried and Augusta Gohike Leider. She was married to Fred Schmidt May 27, 1905, in the Town of Liberty. They resided in Sheboygan Falls, the Town of Liberty and Chilton before moving to Manitowoc in 1966. Her husband preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Viola and Mrs. Mepa Koepsel, of Manitowoc; a brother, Paul, of Valders; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two daughters, five sisters and six brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972
FREDRICH L. SCHMIDT Fred L. Schmidt, 88, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Chilton. The Rev. Ernst Schmidtke of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mr. Schmidt was born Aug. 23, 1877, in Bonduel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt. He married Emma Leider May 27, 1905, in the Town of Liberty, and for the last 38 years the couple lived at its present address. He worked for the Milwaukee Road before his retirement. Survivors are the wife, two daughters, Miss Viola, at home and Mrs. Meta Koepsel, of Manitowoc a sister, Mrs. Anna Emke, of Bonduel, four grand- children and five great grandchildren. Two daughters, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, Chilton, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and after noon at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 17, 1966
VIOLA SCHMIDT Miss Viola D. Schmidt, 84, of 4200 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 7, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. this Sunday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Rev. Robert E. Schultz will officiate. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, town of Liberty. Born July 24, 1906, in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Fred and Emma Leider Schmidt. She was educated at Trinity Lutheran School in the town of Liberty and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Viola enjoyed cooking, baking and crochet. Survivors include two nieces, Miss Jeanette Koepsel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Bernice (Alvin) Lambries of Manitowoc; an aunt, Mrs. Alma Leider of Manitowoc; two great nieces; a great nephew; six great great nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Schmidt, Ruth Morris, Meta Koepsel and a brother-in-law, Walter Koepsel. Friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbaken and Schlei Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1991 P. B10
REV. GLENN R. SCHNEIDER Rev. Glenn R. Schneider, 42, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, January 28, 1987. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, January 11, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, South Milwaukee and burial will be 4 pm Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Manitowoc County, Town of Liberty, Wisconsin. Rev. Schneider had been Pastor at Zion Ev. Lutheran church, South Milwaukee for 2 years and served previously at St. John in Whitewater, St. Paul in North Platte and Trinity Church in McCook, Nebraska. Survivors include his wife, Carol Schneider (Moldenhauer); his children, Scott, Vicki, Joel, Jody and Kerry Schneider; his parents, Harvey and Erna Schneider (Tess); two brothers, Rev. William (Patricia) and Lyle (Leanne) Schneider; a sister, Karen (Leon) Polle; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 9th and Michigan Ave., S. Milwaukee, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and from 9 am Saturday at the church until the time of services. Donations may be made to Wisconsin Lutheran High School and Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, S. Milwaukee appreciated. Molthen-Bell and Sons Funeral Home are assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Jan. 29, 1987 - page 17
AGNES SCHNELL Mrs. Edwin (Agnes) Schnell, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schnell, nee Agnes Hecker, was born Jan. 2, 1893, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Ernst and Louis Born Hecker. She attended Newton schools and was a housewife. She was married to Edwin Schnell Nov. 11, 1916, at Newton. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Kenneth, of Cleveland and Harold, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. William (Jeanette) Hochkammer, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two brothers- in-law and two sisters-in-law. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church from noon Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, April 10, 1976 ******** (2 Jan. 1893/Apr. 1976/SSDI)
ALICE SCHNELL Alice L. Schnell, age 90, of 3924 Madson Rd., Manitowoc, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born September 17, 1921 in the town of Newton, daughter of the late Max and Hattie (Wegner) Bruckschen. She was educated at White Trail School in the Town of Newton, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938, and then attended Manitowoc Business College. She married Harold F. Schnell on September 1, 1945 in the Town of Newton. Alice was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, former member of Trinity Ladies Aid, the Extension Homemakers, and a 4-H leader. Survivors include her husband, Harold Schnell, rural Manitowoc; three children, Fred (Darlene) Schnell, rural Manitowoc; Marilyn (Mike) Kaufmann, rural Manitowoc; and Sharon (Bill) Johnson, rural Berlin; six grandchildren, Corleen (Gerard) Heidgerken, Milwaukee, Rebecca (Dan) Kyle, Milwaukee, Nic (Megan) Kaufmann) Green Bay, Matthew Kaufmann, rural Manitowoc, Shawn Williamson (Significant other Tiffany Woyak), Appleton, and Aaron Williamson, Illinois; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Heidgerken, Trllium Alice Kyle, Elijah Kaufmann, and Emmit Kaufmann; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Doris Bruckschen, and Willie (Jeanette) Hochkammer. She was preceded in death by one brother, Elroy Bruckschen; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mildred Bruckschen, and Anita (Harold) Fehrmann, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law, Kenneth (Ruth) Schnell. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Rd., Manitowoc. Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Schnell family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to ww.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or Lutheran High School. No newspaper cited.
ALWINA SCHNELL Mrs. Louis J. Schnell, 84, of Liberty, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Thiel, in the village of Manitowoc Rapids. She made her home with her daughter the past two years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Schnell was born Alvina Kahn in Germany in 1869 and at the age of 18 came to this country. She was married in Milwaukee in 1892 to Louis Schnell and a year later moved to the homestead farm in Liberty, where she resided for 60 years. Mr. Schnell died in 1942. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Thiel of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Leonard Furhman of Newton and Mrs. Orley Halverson of Milwaukee; son, Walter, on the Liberty home farm; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Barge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, July 6, 1953
AUGUSTA SCHNELL MRS. AUGUSTA SCHNELL DIED YESRERDAY Mrs. Augusta Schnell, wife of Louis A, Schnell, South Fourteenth street, who moved into the city from a farm in Liberty, died at 2 o'clock p.m. yesterday after, an illness of about two months from heart trouble. Mrs. Sehnell was born in town Liberty in 1859 and celebrated her 50th birthday last Dec. 31. Her maiden name was Catherine Schnell and she was married to Louis Schnell in 1884. There are no children surviving, the couple, being childless. There are five brothers and four sisters survivlng, however. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, January 19, 1910
CARL F. SCHNELL Carl F. Schnell, 85, of Rt.1, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the family residence. 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. Mr. Schnell was born Oct. 24, 1889, at Eaton, son of the late Carl and Johanna Radder Schnell. He attended schools in the Town of Eaton. He married Ella Ott, Nov. 20, 1915, in the Town of Liberty. He farmed his earlier years and retired from Lakeside Packing in 1980. Survivors include his wife; a son, Harvey of School Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Lorfeld, of Spring Valley; a sister, Mrs. Johanna Ott, of New Holstein; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until the time of service at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 23, 1975 ******** (Oct 24, 1889/Aug 1975/SSDI)
EDWIN SCHNELL Edwin F. Schnell, 96, of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, April 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 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. Mr. Schnell was born March 22, 1889, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late John and Marie Wehausen Schnell. He attended Liberty Schools and was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Liberty. He married Agnes Hecker, Nov. 11, 1916, in the Town of Newton. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Alice Schnell of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Willie Hochkammer of rural Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Schnell of Cleveland; a brother, John Schnell of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anna Kippert of Tucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife April 9, 1976, a son Kenneth, Aug. 26, 1976, a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from noon until the time of services at the church. Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1985 P. 3 ******** (Mar 22, 1889/Apr 1985/SSDI)
ELLA F. SCHNELL Mrs. Carl Schnell, 84, a former Rt. 1, Manitowoc resident died late Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 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. Schnell, nee Ella Ott, was born Oct. 3, 1892, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late August and Bertha Holdorf Ott. She attended a district school in the area and was married to Carl Schnell Nov. 20, 1915 at Trinity Lutheran Church. They lived in Kiel for three years and later operated a farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in November of 1965. After Mr. Schnell’s death in August of 1975, Mrs. Schnell made her home with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lorfeld of Rt. 1, Newton. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Harvey of Rt. 1, Kiel (School Hill); a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Lorfeld, of Rt. 1, Newton; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Friday until 9:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1977 P. 3 ******** (3 Oct. 1892/July 1977/SSDI)
FRED H. SCHNELL Fred H. Schnell, 69, of 1321 S. 16th St Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday Morning af a heart attack at his home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born April 8, 1886, in Liberty, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schnell, and Aug. 1, 1940, married Miss Genevieve Jones. They moved to Manitowoc in 1943. He was active in farming, assisting hie brother, John A., on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Surviving are his wife: mother, Mrs. Mary Schnell of Manitowoc; two brothers, John A. and Edwin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Fischer of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Edmond Lippert of ???, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, February 16, 1956
JEAN SCHNELL Mrs. John Schnell, 45 of 1325 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined 52 days. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, with the Rev. S.G. Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Genevieve J. Jones was born Jan. 9, 1915 in Langlade County, Wis., daughter of Jessie and Myrtle Jenkins Jones. She was married to Fred H. Schnell at Iron Mountain, Mich., Aug. 1, 1940 and the couple moved to Rt. 1, Manitowoc. They resided on the farm three years and then moved to Manitowoc where he died Feb. 16, 1956. She was married to John Schnell March 9, 1957 and the couple moved back to Rt. 1, Manitowoc, returning to Manitowoc in1958. Surviving are the husband, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Jones of Iron Mountain; five brothers, Orie of Marinette, Wilbert of Germantown, Edward and Charles of Milwaukee and Edwin of Kingsford, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Bert Pozza of Iron Mountain, Mrs. Richard Johnson of Milwaukee, Mrs. John Bjochmann of Kingsford and Mrs. Charles Sullivan of Port Huron, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Nov. 1, 1960 - page M11
JOHANN F. SCHNELL KILLING OF PIG RESULTS IN DEATH OF MANITOWOC MAN John Schnell, a well known Manltowoc county farmer died at his home following a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered as a result of overexertion. Responsibility for Mr. Schnell's death can be laid to a pig. While engaged in butchering on the farm, one of the pigs selected for killing became refractory and Mr. Schnell while attempting to hold the animal and complete the work of dispatching it, suffered a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain from which death later resulted. Mr Schnell was 60 years of age and had enjoyed robust health all his life and his sudden death is a great shock to all who knew him. He was widely known in the section where he made his home. Besides a widow, Mr. Schnell Is survived by five chlldren, two daughters and three sons. Several brothers and sister also survive. The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, February, 21, 1919
LOUIS A. SCHNELL (d. 1934) Louis A. Schnell, Town of Liberty Farmer, Dies Louis A. Schnell, 76, retired Town of Liberty farmer, died at 5:40 p.m Wednesday at the home of his niece. Mrs. David Stewart, 913 South 14th street, following a stroke. The body was removed to the Stewart residence late this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home. Services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Saturday and at the Liberty Lutheran church at 3 o'clock. The Rev. P. Hensel will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Schnell was born July 8, 1857 in Liberty. He married Miss Augusta Schnell May 23, 1884. Twenty-six years ago they moved to Manitowoc and Mrs. Schnell died the following year. Survivors are a brother, Fred Schnell, Liberty, and two sisters, Mrs. August Lierman, Liberty, and Mrs. Frank Pleuss, Manitowoc Rapids. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 21, 1934
LOUIS J. SCHNELL (d. 1942) Funeral Servives For Louis Schnell Held Wednesday Valders, Wis. - Funeral services for Louis Schnell, aged 83, lifelong resident of the Liberty township, who passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, after an illness of a few days, were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge Funeral home here, and at 2 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran church in Liberty township, the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. He became ill while attending a funeral service for his grand-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Blacklock, at St. Wendel, Wednesday, April 22. Interment was in the church cemetery, six grandsons serving as pallbearers. Deceased was born May 29, 1858, in Liberty township, eldest of a family of five boys and five girls. He was 16 years of age when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schnell, bought the farm on which the family have since lived. On March 9, 1892, he was married to Miss Ida Kahn of Milwaukee. For 50 years the Schnells have been a member of the Liberty Trinity Lutheran church and Mrs. Schnell has been a member of the Ladies' Aid. In March, this year, the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors are the widow; one son, Walter, of Liberty township; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Fehrman of Newton, Mrs. Art Thiel, route 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Orley Halverson of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles and Herbert of Newton, and August of Liberty, and one sister, Mrs. Fred Kieselhorst. Sheboygan Press, Monday, May 4, 1942 ******* Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schnell celebrated their silver wedding Friday. A supper was served at 5 and a midnight supper at 11. The sermon was held at 7 o’clock. There were about one hundred forty guests. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thiel, Mrs. Bertha Beyersdorff of Milwaukee and Louis Schnell, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schnell, Mr. Arwin Schnell, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pleuss and Mrs. Chas. Westphal of Manitowoc. The room was decorated in green and white crepe paper and silver tinsel. All had an enjoyable time, the guests being ? there until 4 o’clock in the morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 13, 1917, Page 4 (Note: Friday would have been Mar. 9)
MARY SCHNELL Mrs. Mary Schnell, 92, of the Town of Liberty, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died at her home Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be a 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schnell was born Feb. 28, 1866, on the homestead farm in the Town of Liberty where she spent her entire life, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johann Wehausen, April 17, 1885, she was married to John Schnell and he died in 1919. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are twin daughters, Mrs. Mary Fischer of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Anna Lippert of Tucson, Ariz. two sons, Edwin and John of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A son, Fred. preceded her in death. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. at the church. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, March 19, 1958
PASCHEN SCHNELL Name: Schnell, Paschen D.: 11/13/1871 B.: 2/20/1822 Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: MS/W Age at Death: 49 Yrs. 8 Mo. 21 Days B.P.: Mecklenburg Schwerin D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Trinity Cem. Tn. Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Charles Wagner Spouse: Jane Schnell (Dec'd) F.: Joachim Schnell M.: Mary Schnell Cause of Death: Apoplexy Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.138
WILLIAM A. SCHNELL BARN CAVE-IN VICTIM DIES OF INJURIES Skull Fracture and Internal Chest Injuries Prove Fatal To William Schnell William Schnell, 44, town of Liberty farmer, one of eight men injured Tuesday morning in the collapse of the framework of a barn under construction near Gjerpen, died at 10 o'clock Wednesday night at the Holy Family hospital. Schnell died of a skull fracture and serious internal chest injuries. He also had a compound fracture of one leg. He was crushed under several timbers 10 inches wide and 10 inches thick and never fully regained consciousness. Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, Sheriff Normnn Berkedal and Dist. Atty. John R. Cashman went to the scene of the accident this afternoon and the result of their investigation will determine whether an inquest will be held. The seven other persons hurt in the accident are all reported to be out of danger and most of them have returned to their homes. 50 WERE ON JOB Workmen who were alongside Schnell at the time of the accident said that he apparently was hit as he tried to avoid being struck by a ladder. Schnell was a member of a crew of about 50 volunteer work-men who were engaged in constructing a barn on farm property adjacent to the Grace Norwegian church and owned by the Norwegian Lutheran Synod of the American Evangelical church. Mr. Schnell was the son ot Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Schnell who lived with him on the homestead farm in the Town of Liberty near the Liberty Lutheran church. He was born on that farm March 24, 1893. Besides his aged-parents, he is survlved by one brother, Walter of Newton, three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Thiel of Liberty, Mrs. Leonard Fehrmann of Newton and Mrs. Orley Halverson of this city, six nephews and four nieces. FUNERAL SATURDAY Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran church at Liberty Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. Ehrich Schroeter officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be removed to the residence Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 8, 1937 ******** William Schnell, 44, town of Liberty farmer and one of eight men men (sic) caught in the crash of the framework of a barn at the Norstead farm, north of Gjerpen Tuesday morning, died at the hospital Wednesday night. He had suffered a skull fracture and serious chest injuries. About fifty men had gathered at the farm, which is owned by the church, to raise a new barn the collapse came as one of the heavy timbers was being placed. Schnell was caught under the timbers. The others were not so seriously hurt and all are out of danger. The Schnell funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran church. Liberty. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Louis J. Schnell, a brother and three sisters. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, July 9, 1937
JUDY R. SCHREIBER Judith R. Schreiber, age 65, of 14803 Old Irish Road, Reedsville, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004 as Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Judith was born on March 7, 1939, daughter of Ada Bugler Koska and the late Daniel Koska. She was a graduate of Washington High School, with the class of 1957. She married Myron E. Schreiber on Dec. 2, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Her lifelong career was a bookkeeper at various local companies including A.F. Smith and Sons, where she was employed for many years. Judy was currently employed at the Inn on Maritime Bay. Survivors include her husband: Myron of Reedsville; three daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Patrick Nienhaus, Whitelaw; Tracy and Allen Wagner, Manitowoc; and Melissa and Michael Meyers, Luxemburg; six grandchildren: Joshua, Danielle and Tiffany Wasurick; Sara and Kari Wagner; and Dalen Meyers; including one future grandson; four great-grandchildren: Kade, Aubrey and Ali Hurda; and Darian Abbet; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Marilyn and Eugene Schmitt, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; and Audrey and Will Marshall, Pegram, Tenn.; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Vernon and Bonita Schreiber, Two Rivers; and Richard and Mary Schreiber, Fontana, Calif.; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Audrey; and a grandson: Travis. Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, December 22, 2004 pg. 3 ******** Funeral services for Judith R. Schreiber, age 65, of 14803 Old Irish Road, Reedsville, who died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004 as Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday (TONIGHT), Dec. 23, 2004 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, December 23, 2004 pg. 3
MYRON E. SCHREIBER Myron E. Schreiber, age 71, of 14803 Old Irish Road, Reedsville, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Myron was born September 5, 1940, in the town of Newton, son of the late Hugo and Caroline (Koeser) Schreiber. He graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1958. On December 2, 1961 he married Judith R. Koska at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2004. He was employed at Eastman’s from 1969 until 1980. Then he owned his own dairy distribution business. From there he did what he loved best, driving truck for many different companies including Pekarek Trucking, Dennis Moldenhauer Trucking, John Krause, and Bob Miller Trucking. In 1966 he was Wisconsin’s first living kidney donor recipient from his brother Vernon. He was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Patrick Nienhaus, Whitelaw; Tracy and Allen Wagner, Manitowoc; Melissa and Michael Meyers, Reedsville; eight grandchildren: Joshua and fiancée Cari Lodl, Danielle and Tiffany Wasurick, Sara (Leo) Perez and Kari Wagner, Dalen, Jameson and Jackson Meyers; six great grandchildren: Kade, Aubrey and Ali Hurda, Ayden Perez, Darian Abbet, Gavin Novak; two brothers: Vernon Schreiber, Two Rivers; Richard Schreiber, Denmark; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Marilyn and Eugene Schmitt, Fairfield Glade, TN; Audrey and Will Marshall, Pegram, TN. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two sisters-in-law: Bonnie and Mary. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow at the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. Visitation will continue on Monday morning, January 30, 2012 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Chrsitianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Mark Herring and his staff, and also to the staff at Generations for their care and compassion shown to Myron and his family. No newspaper cited.
ALBERT SCHROEDER Albert Schroeder, 83, died Sunday afternoon at the Manitowoc County hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evangelical Lutheran church in Liberty, the Rev. Adalbert F. W. Geiger officating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schroeder was born in 1868 in the town of Manitowoc, and was a retired Valders farmer. He never married. Survivors are three sisters; Mrs. Ida Pohlaud of Sheboygan: Mrs. Richard Bratz of Valders; Mrs. Hulda Schuette of Sheboygan. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home in Valders from Tuesday noon until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, August 20, 1951
FLORENDINA SCHROEDER SCHRAEDER (sic) Mrs. Florantien (sic)--Aged 91. Nee Boettcher. Valders. Died Tuesday following an illness of 4 years. Funeral services from the Albert Schraeder home, Valders, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Burial at Liberty, the Rev. Hensel officiating. Born Oct. 18, 1842 in Germany. Came to America and settled in Manitowoc county in 1851. Married July 15, 1867. Moved to Valders 8 years ago. Survived by four daughters, a son, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1934 P. 13
IRMA SCHROEDER Mrs. E. C. Schroeder, 36, wife of the pastor of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church in the Town of Liberty, died Friday at 6:45 p.m. at the parsonage. She had been ill for several years. Mrs. Schroeder, formerly Irma Kramer, was born in a German colony in Russia Nov. 1, 1902. The family came to the United States in I902 and established residence in Milwaukee. She was married in Milwaukee July 12, 1930. The couple moved to Liberty three and one-half years ago when the Rev. Mr. Schroeder was assigned to the Trinity church. The survivors are the widower, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kramer, Milwaukee, two brothers, Walter and John, and three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Devine, Mrs. Ed. Deyer and Miss Mathilda Kramer, all of Milwaukee. The body will lie at the Berge funeral home, Valders, this evening and until 9 o'clock Monday morning when it will be removed to the Trinity church. It will lie in state at the church until 2 p.m. when services will be conducted by the Rev. L. H. Koeninger, pastor of the First German Ev. Lutheran church, Manitowoc. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Saturday, November 26, 1938
CHERYL J. SCHULER Cheryl J. Schuler, 56, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2001, at a local hospital. The former Cheryl Wrolson was born on April 11, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Don and Nathalie (Schultz) Wrolson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda (Craig) Deihm, De Pere; one son: Craig Schuler, Green Bay; three grandchildren: Mychaylla and Montana Diehm, Hunter Andruzzi; one brother: Bradley (Judy) Wrolson, Valders; one sister: Valerie (Don) Bunney, Mequon; two nephews: Terry (Laurie) Wrolson, Tracy Wrolson. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter: Sarah Diehm; and one nephew: Rickey Wrolson. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 9, from 9 until 11am at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11304 Wehausen Rd., Liberty. Funeral service at 11am. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Wilhelm Limmer officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Andrew J. Pfotenhauer, Funeral Director. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Cheryl's name. Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 2001
BERTHA H. SCHULTZ Mrs. Bertha Schultz, 90, of Rt. 1 Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schultz was born July 25, 1883, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late William and Wilhemina Luebke Rusch. She was married to Lewis Schultz May 18, 1905, in Town of Liberty. The couple resided in the Town of Liberty all their lives. Her husband preceded her in death in 1973 (sic). Survivors include two sons, Lester and Ralph of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Don (Nathalie) Wrolson, of Rt. 1, Valders, a sister, Mrs. Marie Fritsch, of Milwaukee, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, four brothers, and five sisters and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Monday - December 24, 1973
ELISA SCHULTZ Mrs. Carl Schultz, 83, lifelong town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Tuesday morning at the farm home on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schultz, the former Eliza Rusch, was born Aug. 3, 1873 and in 1894 was married to Carl Schultz who died in 1946. She had resided with a son in law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Sigwart Berg. Mrs. Schultz was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Berg of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Walter Buehlman of Manitowoc; two brothers, William Rusch of Liberty and Reinhold Pusch of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs Albert Fritsch of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louis Schultz and Mrs. Henry Keiselhorst of Liberty, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, from 2 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the bady will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, Febraury 14, 1956
CARL SCHULTZ Carl Schultz, 70, town of Liberty farmer, died at the Holy Family hospital late Sunday afternoon following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church, the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Schultz was born in Liberty in 1870 and spent his entire life in the county. In 1894 he married Miss Eliza Rusch. They resided with his parents 11 years after which they moved to the present farm in Liberty. Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. William Underhill of Sheboygan, Mrs. Thomas Larson of Valders, Mrs. Sigward Berg of Liberty and Mrs. Walter Buehlman of this city; brother, Lewis, of Liberty; and nine grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Schultz home Wednesday noon from the Berge funeral home. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, September 3, 1940 ******** Plan Last Rites For Carl Schultz Funeral services for Carl Schultz, 70, Town Liberty farmer, who died at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, Sunday afternoon, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 p.m. at Liberty Lutheran church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Schultz was born in Town Liberty, July 27, 1870, and in 1894 was married to Eliza Rusch. Survivors are his widow, four daughters, Mrs. William Underhill, this city, Mrs. Thomas Larson, Valders, Mrs. Sigwart Berg, at home, and Mrs. Walter Buehlman, Manitowoc, nine grandchildren, and one brother, Lewis, Town Liberty. Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Wednesday, September 4, 1940
JANE L. SCHULTZ Mrs. Ralph (Jane L.) Schultz, age 80, of River Wood Estates, 950 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, formerly of English Lake Road, town of Liberty, entered eternal rest with her husband by her side on Monday afternoon, May 1, 2006, at River Wood Estates. Jane was born Dec. 23, 1925, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Erna Genz Clasen. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Newtonburg, and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Jane attended Whittier School and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Grade School. She continued her education at Valders High School and graduated with the class of 1943. After graduation Jane was employed at Mirro Aluminum in the payroll department until 1948. She then became employed part-time at Pine River Dairy until 1987. On June 12, 1948, she married Ralph A. Schultz at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Jane and her husband Ralph dairy farmed from 1948 until 1987. Jane was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and was also active with the Ladies Aid, Bible Class, and church choir. She was also a member of the OWLS, Anchor Counseling Center, Manitowoc Lutheran High School Ladies Guild, Homemakers, and previously volunteered at Memorial Hospital and was a former 4-H leader. She is survived by her husband of 57 years: Ralph; four children: Kay (Allen) Raether, Watertown; Keith (Rebecca) Schultz, Manitowoc; Diane (David) Pritzl, Winneconne; Daniel (Laurie) Schultz, Appleton; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; special relatives: Harold and Lee Kaltenbrun, Milwaukee; sister-in-law: Eleanor Clasen, Manitowoc; along with many other special relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; three brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. Newspaper not cited.
JOACHIM SCHULTZ Notes From Liberty: Joachim Schultz, an old settler of Liberty, aged 72 years, died Tuesday. A wife, three sons and a daughter survive him. He was a civil war veteran, an honest man and a good citizen. The funeral will be held Thursday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 16, 1913 pg. 8 ******** The flag at the G. A. R. post is flying at half-mast in honor of Joachim Schultz of Liberty, a civil war veteran, whose demise occurred Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 14, 1913
JOHANN SCHULTZ From Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1892: Death on Sat. in Town Liberty of Johann Schultz from old age debility. He was born 13 Aug. 1792 in Zehn, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, so his age was a few days short of 100. His funeral was Tues. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Liberty. ********* Johann Joachim Dietrich Schultz/b. 13 August 1792/d. 23 July 1892 leaves second wife & 9 children/cause: old age
LEWIS A. SCHULTZ Lewis A. Schultz, 91, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schultz was born Oct. 31, 1878, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joachim and Ottilia Krueger Schultz. He married Bertha Rusch, May 18, 1905, in Town of Liberty, where they resided all their lives. He was a former assessor at Liberty, school district clerk for 31 years, secretary of Newton Fire Insurance Co., director of Eastern Insurance Co., a member of the church council and a lifetime member of the church. He was also a charter member of the Men's Club, Liberty. Survivors include two sons, Lester and Ralph of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Don Wrolson, of Rt. 1, Valders; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two brothers and a sister preceded in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 6 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970
MARIA SCHULTZ Maria Sophia Schultz nee Brinkmann/b. 2 February 1815/d. 27 February 1893/cause: dropsy/ age 78 years & 25 days/survivors: husband Johann Joachim Schultz, 4 children & 8 grandchildren, (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.) ******** Maria Schultz Wisconsin, Death Records Name Maria Schultz Event Type Death Event Date 1893 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 78 Race w Birth Date 02 Feb 1815 Birth Year (Estimated) 1815 Birthplace Germany Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis Cemetery Cemetery in Town of Liberty "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Maria Schultz Wisconsin Death Index Name Maria Schultz Event Type Death Event Date 26 Feb 1893 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0361 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907"
RALPH A. SCHULTZ Ralph A. Schultz, age 90, formerly of 10324 English Lake Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Evergreen Retirement Facility, Oshkosh. Ralph had been residing in the Fox River Valley area since his wife's death in 2006, to be near two of his children. Ralph was born on Sept. 1, 1919, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Lewis and Bertha Rusch Schultz. Ralph was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. He attended Webster and Trinity Grade School and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1938. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was employed with the Milk Testers Association. During World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army serving overseas in the South Pacific for four and a half years being stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. As a veteran, he at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America, for an amount of "up to and including his life". Ralph dairy farmed with his wife, Jane, until 1978, worked for the Lakefield Telephone Company, and then later as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service from where he retired. On June 12, 1948, he married Jane Clasen at First German Ev. Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. After 57 years of marriage she preceded him in death on May 1, 2006. He was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, where he was a past officer and member of the church council and school board. Ralph was also a member of the church's Men's Club, bible class, and church choir. He was also a member of the OWLS; past treasurer of the Liberty Township; past member of the Meistersingers, Barber Shoppers and Barber Shop Quartet; member of the American Legion Thompson Burkard Post No. 28 in Valders and a dairy 4-H leader. Ralph volunteered at Manitowoc Lutheran High School and also sang at various church functions. Although he had many health issues and the loss of his beloved wife Jane, Ralph never lost sight of his blessings. He was a kind, honest and loving man who will be missed dearly by his family and friends. In the way he lived his life, he has shown his love for his faith, his family and his country. Hard work, kindness, honesty, respect and joy of life were his nature. His family will try always to honor him by living their lives as he had shown them. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Ralph was the last member of his family being preceded in death by his parents: Lewis and Bertha Schultz; his wife: Jane on May 1, 2006; one brother: Lester Schultz; two sisters: Nathalie and Elda. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 10324 English Lake Road in the town of Liberty. Officiating will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials would be appreciated to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 2010
CAROLINE M. SCHWALBE Caroline M. Schwalbe, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday August 3, 2012, at St. Mary’s at Felician Vilage in Manitowoc. Caroline was born on December11, 1923 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arnold and Olga (Stephani) Gaestel. She grew up in Manitowoc and attended local schools. On September 16, 1944 Caroline was married to Earl Schwalbe at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Earl preceded her in death on June 16, 2000. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild and church choir. Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald (Kaye) Schwalbe, Manitowoc; Rev. Bruce (Ruth Ann) Schwalbe, India; Steven (Cynthia( Schwalbe, Green Bay; nine grandchildren: Douglas (Jodi) Schwalbe, Manitowoc; Chad Schwalbe, Manitowoc; Andrew (Sarah) Schwalbe, Green Bay; Rachel (John) Delano, Ohio; Rev. Daniel (Hannah) Schwalbe, India; Rebecca (Nathan) Beverly, Ohio; Elizbaeth Schwalbe, Janesville; Joshua Schwalbe, Green Bay, Eric Schwalbe, Chicago, IL; eight great grandchildren: Elijah, Erika, Mollie, Aidan, Angela, David, Daniel and Katie; three brothers: George Gaestel, Manitowoc; Arnold Gaestel, Green Bay, Melvin Gaestel, Lakewood; one sister: Sylvia Eberhardt, Lake Placid, FL; one sister-in-law; Loretta Schwalbe, Kiel; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arnold and Olga Gaestel; her husband, Earl Schwalbe; five brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law: Everett Schwalbe, Elroy Schwalbe, Senona (Lester) Evenson, Verona Schwalbe, Lila (Clarence) Hickman, Althea Gaestel, Lorraine Gaestel, Karen Gaestel and Allen Eberhardt. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Road, town of Liberty. 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 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions would be appreciated for the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Schwalbe family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
EARL F. SCHWALBE Earl F. Schwalbe, age 78, formerly of rural Valders, currently of Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, June 16, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2000, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Schultz, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He was born December 20, 1921, in rural Chilton, son of the late Ferdinand and Alvina Holdorf Schwalbe. Earl was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, Collins. He was a graduate of Kiel High School, graduating with the class of 1939. On September 16, 1944, he married the former Caroline Gaestel, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Earl was involved in sales most of his life, retiring from Aid Association for Lutherans in 1984. He was an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Survivors include his wife, Caroline Schwalbe, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Kaye Schwalbe, Manitowoc, Rev. Bruce and Ruth Ann Schwalbe, Janesville, Steven and Cindy Schwalbe, Green Bay; nine grandchildren, Doug (Jodi), Chad and Andrew Schwalbe, Rachel, Daniel, Rebecca and Elizabeth Schwalbe, Joshua and Eric Schwalbe; two great grandchildren, Elijah and Erika Schwalbe; two sisters, Lila Hickman, California, Senona Evenson, rural Chilton; three brothers-in-law, George (Althea) Gaestel, Arnold (Lorraine) Gaestel, Melvin (Karen) Gaetsel, and three sisters-in-law, Verona Schwalbe, Loretta Schwalbe, Sylvia (Allen) Ebehardt. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett and Elroy Schwalbe. The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. Monday until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Trinity Ev. Lutheran School or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 2000 P. A2
ERNST ADAM JOHN SCHWARZ Name: Schwarz, Ernst Adam John D.: 2/18/1873 B.: 6/1/1784 Reg. D.: 7/1/1873 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 88 Yrs 8 Mo 18 Days B.P.: Meckelburg-Schwerin D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Trinity Churchyard, Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Charles Wagner Spouse: Ernstina Schwart (Dec.) F.: Joachim Schwart M.: Magdalen Schwart Cause of Death: Weakness of Old Age Pg. #: v.1 p.148
ANNA SELLE MRS. SELLE, 67, GETS SUMMONS Ill For 12 Years; Funeral Will Be Held On Tuesday Mrs. Julius Selle, 67, nee Anna Lulloff, died at her home, 1905 Franklin street, this morning following a lingering illness. Mrs. Selle had been ailing for almost 12 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and, at 2 o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church, town of Liberty. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Born Feb. 22, 1869, in the town of Schleswig, Anna Lulloff married Julius Selle 47 years ago. Until seven years ago the couple lived on a farm in the town of Liberty. They retired and moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include the widower, a son, Emil, on the homestead farm, a daughter, Mrs. Otto Leider of Manitowoc: three brothers, August of Vaiders. Fred of Quarry aud Albert of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Kirchoff of Manitowoc and Mrs. Theodore Lulloff of Newton: three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body will lie at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of the services Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 11, 1936 ******** (Note: The daughter is Mrs. Otto Seiler in the obit for Julius)
AUGUSTE SELLE Death came as a relief from suffering for Mrs. Charles Selle who had been ill for months; her husband preceded her in death four years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward Leider and three sons, Arthur, Reinhold and Elmer. The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News - Sat., Feb. 16, 1924 - page 6
CARL SELLE Carl Selle, a well known farmer of Liberty, died at his home there last night at the age of 57 years. Mr. Selle had been a sufferer from heart trouble for two years but his death was unexpected. He is survived by a widow and four children. The funeral will be held from the late home at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon to the Liberty Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 19, 1919
DOROTHY SELLE Mrs. Dorothy M. Selle, 69, of 7402 Dutch Rd., Newtonburg, died early Thursday morning, Nov. 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mrs. Selle was born Aug. 13, 1915, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Karl and Alvina Luebke Boldt. She attended Roselawn Schools in the Town of Liberty. She was married to Elmer L. Selle Sept. 2, 1933, in the Town of Liberty. Mr. Selle was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Henry Kiesow of Route 2, Brillion and Charlotte and Clifford Ploeckelmann Jr. of Route 1, Manitowoc; a brother, Arnold Boldt of Valders; two sisters, Eida Stock of Newton and Etta Busse of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 o’clock to 8 o’clock this Friday evening and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Diabetes Fund. Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1984 P. 3
ELMER SELLE Mr. Elmer L. Selle, 78, of 7402 Dutch Road, Town of Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, August 6, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mr. Selle was born July 6, 1907, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Charles and Augusta Luelloff Selle. He attended schools in the Town of Liberty. Mr. Selle was employed by Mirro Aluminum Company from 1949 until retiring in 1973. He married Dorothy Boldt on September 2, 1933, in the Town of Liberty. She preceded him in death in November, 1964. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Henry Kiesow of Route 2, Brillion and Charlotte and Clifford Ploeckelmann Jr. of Route 1, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday morning and then from noon to the time of services at the church. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1985 P. 3
EMIL C. SELLE Emil C. Selle, 91, of 1028 S. 10th Street, formerly of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, July 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty. Mr. Selle was born October 6, 1892, in the Township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Julius and Anna Lueloff Selle. He grew up and was educated in the Township of Liberty and lived in that area all his life until moving to Manitowoc in 1982. Mr. Selle was a farmer all his life. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include three nieces, Eldora Sonnenburg of Manitowoc, Minnie Roedig of Route 4, Crivitz, Wisconsin, and Ilena Franz of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his sister, Augusta Leider. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o’clock to 9 ‘clock this Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1984 P. 3
ERVIN A.W. SELLE Erwin Albert William Selle birth: 1 October 1896 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 29 March 1897 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Carl Selle mother: Auguste Ludloff Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDERICKE SELLE Fredericke, widow of William Selle, pioneer resident of the town of Liberty passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Auguste Lemke, yesterday aged eight-four years, the inffirmities of age causing her death. She was born in Germany, April 7, 1836, and came to this country and county with her husband in 1866, locating in the town of Liberty. Besides Mrs. Lemke, one son, Julius Selle, survives her, also eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the house and at 2 at the church in Liberty, Rev. Toepel of the town of Newton officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 14, 1920
JULIUS SELLE JULIUS SELLE PASSES AWAY Heart Attack Proves Fatal To Retired Farmer Here Julius Selle, 70, retired farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon at the home, 1905 Franklin street. Mr. Selle had been out for a walk during the afternoon. When he came home he sat down in a chair to rest and was stricken. His daughter, Mrs. Otto Leider, who was at the home, summoned a physician. Mr. Selle died in a few minutes. Funeral Thursday Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Selle was born in Germany, Jan. 1, 1860. While a child his family immigrated to America and located at Liberty. He took up farming, later assuming charge of the homestead farm which is now operated by a son, Emil. Forty-seven years ago Mr. Selle married Miss Anna Lulloff. Seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Selle retired and moved to this city. Mrs. Selle died last July. Survivors are a son, Emil, Liberty; a daughter, Mrs. Otto Seiler, city; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 5, 1937 ******** (Note: The daughter is Mrs. Otto Leider in the obit for his wife Anna)
WILHELM SELLE Charles Sell (sic), aged 87, a pioneer of the town of Libety died last night from a general breakdown. He had been sick several weeks. The funeral will be held Saturday at two o'clock. Mr. Sell prided himself upon the fact that he was never ill during his life and never needed the services of a doctor. Two sons and several daughters survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 8, 1910 ******** (Note: The b. and d. years match Wilhelm) ******** (First pub. Oct. 4, 1910.) State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the estate of Wilhelm Selle deceased, in probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Wilhelm Selle of Town of Liberty, in said County, having been delivered into said court: And Franz Lemke of town of Newton in said County, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Wilhelm Selle died testate at Town of Liberty in said county, on the 7th day of September 1910; that said Instruemnt is the Last Will of Said deceased and that Franz Lemke is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Franz Lemke. It is Orderd: that said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc on Tuesday, the 1st day of November 1910, 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 September 30, 1910. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Schmitz & Groelle, Attorneys. Manitowoc Post, Tuesday, October 11, 1910 P. 1
AUGUST SEMANN (First publication June 23, 1904.) State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the estate of August Charles Semann, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of August Charles Semann of the town of Liberty, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Maria Wilhelmina Semann of said town in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said August Charles Semann died testate, at said town, in said county, on the 13th day of June, 1904; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as Executrix who resigned her trust as such executrix and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Friedrich Haefke. 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 19th day of July, 1904, 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 17, 1904. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Nash & Nash, Attorneys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, June 30, 1904 P. 8 ******** August Semon birth: 11 December 1866 Manitowoc death: 13 June 1904 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty, Wis. residence: 1904 Liberty, Wis. father: John Semon mother: Ella Seemon spouse: Mary Hefke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELMER SEMANN Elmer T. Suman birth: 15 July 1902 Wisconsin death: 2 September 1902 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: East Liberty residence: 1902 Cato father: August Suman mother: Mary Hoefke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
AGNES (MATTHIAS) SKOGLUND Mrs. Anna Skoglund, wife of John Skoglund of Milwaukee died Monday afternoon at the home of her brother, Albert Matthias, at Neenah, her demise following two months of illness during which he had been cared for at the Matthias home. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon with services at the Liberty Lutheran church, Rev. Hensel officiating and burial will be at the Liberty cemetery. Mrs. Skoglund, who was Agnes Matthias before her marriage, was born at Sheboygan, August 17, 1890 and removed to Liberty, Manitowoc county with her parents as a babe. She was married October 19, 1924 at Milwaukee and had made her home in that city since. Surviving are the husband, five sisters, Mrs. Emil Grosshuesch of Newton, Mrs. Gustave Tegen of Rockwood, Mrs. Clarence Schienele, Milwaukee, Mrs. Gustave Tollefson, Valders and Mrs. A. Baryenbruch of this city and four brothers, William Matthias of Liberty, Henry Matthias of Cleveland, Edward of Milwaukee, and Albert Neenah. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 2, 1928 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
GERALD HENRY SLATER Tragedy Ends Afternoon Swim in English Lake An early afternoon swim in English Lake ended in death Monday for Gerald Slater, the nine-year-old only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Slater of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. ....account of his drowning.... Funeral services for Gerald Henry Slater will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, the Rev. Samuel W. Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gerald Slater was born Oct. 23, 1945, at Birnamwood, Wis. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1946, residing at Rt. 3, Manitowoc, since last April 1. Survivors include the parents; four sisters, (private); the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Locke of Manitowoc; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slater of Birnamwood, Wis. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc from 2 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 7, 1955 P. 2
JEAN B. SLATER Jean Bernice Slater, 66, of Valders, passed away Monday afternoon, September 16, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She was born September 7, 1925, at Birnamwood, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Amanda Eskemp Locke. She attended Birnamwood schools and was formerly employed as a Nursing Assistant at Manitowoc Health Care Center. She married Ross Slater January 10, 1943, in Shawano County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Ladies Aide and the church Bible Study Group. Survivors include her husband, Ross; one son, Terry of Valders; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Judith and Charles Selle of Green Bay, Joni Lindahl of Orange, Texas, Linda Slater of Oregen, Wis., Elaine and Daniel Braasch of Newton; one brother, Albert Locke of Muskegon, Mich.; three sisters, Eleanor Alcantara of Chicago, Irene Verciglio of Chicago, Lorraine Morrow of Donaldson, Ill.; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, one brother, two sisters and two grandsons. Friends may call at Trinity Church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1991
ROSS G. SLATER Ross G. Slater, age 75, of 276 Roosevelt St., Valders, went to his eternal rest Thursday morning, April 9, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Schultz, with burial of the cremains to take place at the church cemetery. He was born September 10, 1922, in Birnamwood, Wis., son of the late Henry and Nina Pollock Slater. He was a graduate of Birnamwood High School, Class of 1941. On January 10, 1943, he married the former Jean Locke in Birnamwood. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1991. Ross was employed at Valders Lime and Stone Company for many years, retiring in 1980. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Judith and Charles Selle, Bowler, Wis., Joni Herbert, Orange, Tex., Linda Slater, Orange, Tex., and Elaine and Daniel Braasch, Newton; one son, Terry Slater, and his special friend, Marilee Linsmeier, Valders; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Gerry Slater, Wausau, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Slater, Oshkosh, and Esther Slater, Birnamwood and other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, Gerald; two grandsons; three brothers; and two sisters. Friends may call Saturday morning at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1998 P. 2
WILLIAM SONNENBURG W. F. Sonnenberg, 52, Liberty-Farmer-Dies In Sheboygan Hospital William Frederlck Sonnenberg, 52, former Newton resident and who was located in Liberty passed away Monday at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, after a two week illness. The deceased was born in Newton Oct. 23, 1875 and was married to Miss Anna Borgwardt June 14, 1899, they removing to Liberty to reside. Besides the widow, one daughter Lillian Sonnenberg, one sister, Mrs. Carl Waack of Manitowoc Rapids and two brothers, August at Sheboygan and Herman of Newton survive. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 o'clock from the home in Liberty, and from there to the Liberty church, the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 23, 1928
MINNA SPINKE From Der Nord Westen, 08 Sep. 1904: Death Wed. afternoon last week of 21-yr. old Mrs. Hermann Spinke after a 5-wk. illness. The deceased, who had been married just a few months ago, was the daughter of Town Liberty resident August Goetke. In addition to her husband she leaves her parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon. ******** Minnie Gaedke Spinker birth: 1883 Wis. death: 31 August 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty residence: 1904 Manitowoc father: Aug. Gaedke mother: Mary spouse: Herman Spinker Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANITA STOCKMEIER GIRL DIES AS SHE PREPARES FOR OPERATION Miss Anita Stockmeier died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Stockmeier at Valders while under the influence of ether in preparation for an operation for removal of her tonsils. The operation was undertaken at the home where a sister, Viola, had successfully undergone a similar operation during the morning. Death is said to have been due to heart failure. Miss Anita Stockmeier was born at Valders and this fall was to havo entered at high school at Howard's Grove. She was 16 years of age and one of the popular young ladies in the younger circles at the village. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home with services at the Liberty Lutheran church, the Rev. Hensel officiating and burial will he at the Liberty cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 7, 1921
AUGUST TEESCH August Teesch, 73, Town of Cato farmer died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the homestead, Manitowoc route 4, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the family home and at 2 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from the Pfeffer Funeral home to the family home on Saturday afternoon, and it will lie in state at the home until hour of the funeral. Mr. Teesch was born in DuPage county, Illinois, on June 15, 1869, and when he was six years old the family moved to this county. Mr. Teesch had lived here since. On May 31, 1900 he married Bertha Ott. She survives him, along with one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Kretsch of Manitowoc Rapids; three sons, Elmer of Cato, George of Manitowoc and Roland on the homestead; nine grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Marie Drews and Mrs. Minnie Bartz of Two Rivers, Mrs. August Begalke and Mrs. Martha Luebke ot Manitowoc, and Miss Ida Teesch of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, September 26, 1941 ******** Three marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Zander Thursday the happy couples being: ...Aug. Teesch, of Cato, and Miss Barbara Oss, of Liberty; Charles Reindl, and Miss Barbara Lister (sic), both of Franklin; Otto Manthey, city, and Miss Emma Kuvarick (sic), Gibson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 25, 1900 P. 2
AUGUSTA TEESCH The funeral of Mrs. Fredricka Tesch(sic) was held from the late home in Cato this afternoon. Mrs. Tesch died very suddenly of heart failure on Monday, but one day after the death of her mother-in-law, Maria Tesch, who passed away from the infirmities incident to advanced age, she having attained to her 88th year. The double bereavement to the family calls forth the sympathy of many friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 22, 1901, p. 2 (Note: I believe this is Gustena b. 1832 on the 1900 Cato census) ******** Gustina Or Augustina Tesch Fischer birth: 14 December 1832 Germany death: 18 March 1901 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Eastern Liberty residence: 1901 Cato father: Christian Fischer mother: Louisa Tubohm spouse: Christian Tesch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BERTHA TEESCH Mrs. August Teesch, 70, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Kretsch, route 1, Manitowoc. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced tomorrow. Mrs. Teesch, nee Bertha Ott, was born in 1877 in Liberty, She was remarried to August Teesch in 1900, Mr. Teesch died six years ago. Survivors, are a daughter, Mrs. Kretsch; three sons, Elmer of Cato, George of Manitowoc and Ronald of Cato; four brothers Albert of Milwaukee, Charles of Meeme and Fred and William of Liberty: three sisters, Mrs. Emma Koeppen and Mrs. Al Kuhn of Meeme and Mrs. Charles Schnell of Newton; 10 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, March 9, 1948 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. August Teesch, 70, of route 1, Manitowoc, who died yesterday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran church in Liberty, the Rev. Mr. Geiger offiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 1 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Fridaty when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, March 10, 1948
CHRISTIAN TEESCH CATO PIONEER DEAD AT HOME THERE, AGED 79 Christian Teesch, a pioneer settler of the town of Cato, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Drews, and funeral services were held from Liberty church. Mr. Teesch was 79 years of age and had been a resident of Manitowoc county for a long term of years. Decedent is survived by six children-August Teesch and Mrs. John Drews of Cato; Mrs. Herman Bartz, Two Rivers; Mrs. August Begalke, this city, Mrs. John Luebke, Valders, and Miss Ida Teesch, Chicago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 3, 1916 P.6
MARIE TEESCH The funeral of Mrs. Fredricka Tesch was held from the late home in Cato this afternoon. Mrs. Tesch died very suddenly of heart failure on Monday, but one day after the death of her mother-in- law, Maria Tesch(sic), who passed away from the infirmities incident to advanced age, she having attained to her 88th year. The double bereavement to the family calls forth the sympathy of many friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 22, 1901, p. 2 (Note: I believe this is Christena b. 1813 on the 1900 Cato census) ******** Maria March Tesch birth: 24 April 1813 Germany death: 17 March 1901 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Eastern Liberty residence: 1901 Cato father: March spouse: Tesch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ROLAND A. TEESCH Roland (Doc) Teesch, 75, of Route 1, Valders, where he resided with his nephew, Lawrence, died Friday afternoon, July 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mr. Teesch was born Oct. 10, 1904, in the Town of Cato, son of the late August and Bertha Ott Teesch. He attended Madson Grade School and Liberty Instruction School. He was a self-employed farmer in the Town of Cato and was also employed by Mike Wallander Construction Company. Survivors include a brother George of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Daniel (Olga) Kretsch of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 1980 P.3
MARY ANN THALHAMMER Name: Thalhammer, Mary Ann D.: 5/1/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11.22.1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 5 Mo. B.P.: Liberty Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Liberty Mtwc. Co. Cem.: Trinity Churchyard Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Joseph Thalhammer M.: Frances Ettinger Cause of Death: Convulsions Pg. #: v.1 p.83
ERVIN TUSCHEL SR. (d. 1979) Ervin A. Tuschel Sr., 60, of 3716 Rasher St., Manitowoc, died Thursday in Holy Family Hospital, ManitowocStaurday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and buril will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Tuschel wad born Aug. 17, 1918, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Anna Luebke Tuschel. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life and married Marie M. Heinriches Aug. 7, 1943, in Manitowoc (illegible) years with Kelvinator Commercial Products Company. He was a member of Pine River Sportsman’s Club and Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Survivors include his wife, Marie M,. a son and daughter-in-law, Ervin and Lynn Tuschel of Valders and a son, Terry Tuschel of Route 1, Manitowoc; a brother, Egan Tuschel of Mishicot; a step daughter-in-law, Kathy Wolfram of Manitowoc; three grand-daughters and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter Thursday, January 4, 1979 pg. 3
ERVIN TUSCHEL JR. (d. 2004) Ervin L. Tuschel, age 51, of 3728 Straight St., Manitowoc, died following a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday evening, Aug. 20, 2004, at his residence. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Visitation will continue from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial of the cremated remains to follow at the church cemetery. He was born on September 3, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ervin Sr. and Marie Heinrichs Tuschel. Ervin was a graduate of Valders High School, with the class of 1970. Ervin was a specialist at Kelvinator Products for 21 years. Most recently Ervin drove truck for Madson Trucking, and then Charles Poch Trucking. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the village of Valders and St. Nazianz. Ervin was survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Virginia and Toby Ratsch, Valders; Jody and Charles Lovell, Manitowoc; Holly and Jody Peters, Black River Falls; Lee and Ken Montonya, Thorp; one son: Ervin Tuschel III, Black River Falls; mother of his children: Lynn Wolfram; seven grandchildren: Mercedes, Hope, Haley, Charles Jr., Carl, Benjamin, Brandon; seven step grandchildren: Amber, Payden, Jessica, Miranda, Carley, Cassie, Kenneth Jr.; one brother and sister-in-law: Terry and Marilyn Tuschel, Manitowoc; one aunt and uncle: Elmer and Louise Heinrichs, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter August 2004
MARIE M. TUSCHEL Marie M. Tuschel, age 77, of 3724 Straight St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, February 18, 1999, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 1999, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Rev. Robert E. Schultz, will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Marie was born June 17, 1921, in the township of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Felix and Francis Lemberger Heinrichs. She grew up in the township of Manitowoc Rapids, attending Hillside Grade School and St. Joseph Grade School, of Alverno. She was married to Ervin A. Tuschel on August 7, 1943, in Manitowoc county. He preceded her in death January 4, 1979. Marie and her husband enjoyed going fishing. She enjoyed playing solitare and working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, a former member of the Ladies Aid of Trinity, and a member of the Northeast Wisconsin Great Lake Fishing Club. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ervin L. Tuschel, St. Nazianz, and his good friend, Mary, Terry and Marilyn Tuschel, rural Manitowoc; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Louise Heinrichs Sr., Manitowoc; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; two brothers, and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the church and on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1999 P. A2
LINDA ULNESS Linda Ulness, 88, formerly of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 30, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ulness was born November 21, 1895, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Louise and Mary Jacobsen. She attended Sunny Shade School. She married Oscar Ulness on November 27, 1943, in Manitowoc County. Mrs. Ulness was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Jacobsen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ida Davis of Minneapolis, Minn., and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister and a brother. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. to the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 1, 1984 P. 3 ******** (21 Nov. 1895/June 1984/SSDI)
OSCAR ULNESS Oscar E. Ulness, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Ulness was born Jan. 26, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Ole and Regina Madson Ulness. He married Linda Jacobson Nov. 27, 1943. Survivors include his wife and a half-sister, Mrs. Ida Davis, of Eau Claire. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 29, 1973 ******** (26 Jan 1890/Mar 1973/SSDI)
BERTHA VETTER Mrs. Louis Vetter, 55. of Valders, died Thursday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate and burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Liberty. She was born Bertha Brodtke in Cato in 1898 and in 1921 was married to Louis Vetter. They located in Valders, Her husband died six years ago. Survivors are a son, (private); stepson, (private); two stepdaughters, (private); and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, March 5, 1953
EDWIN F. VETTER Edwin F. Vetter, 63, Town of Liberty, died Tuesday afternoon at his home following a heart attack. He was born in the Town of Liberty in 1889. He was married May 27, 1916 to Marie Nass and the couple resided in the Town of Liberty all of their life. Vetter was a farmer, carpenter, and operated a saw mill on the farm. Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice Pluess, Valders, and Mrs. Alice Cogswell and Miss Luella Vetter, both of Manitowoc; four sons, Elroy, Vernon, and Edward of Valders Route 1, and Willard of Delhi, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Lippert, Valders Route 1, Mrs. William Free, Manitowoc Route 2, and Mrs. Lydia Tomeschefsky, Maribel; and three brothers, Arthur and Walter, both of Manitowoc, and John of Manitowoc Route 1. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Liberty, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetary. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, from Thursday at 2 p.m. until Friday at 11 a.m., when the body will be moved to the church. Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Wednesday, April 29, 1953 ******** Notes from Liberty One of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in this vicinity took place Saturday at the German Lutheran Church, when Miss Marie Nass was united in marriage to Edwin Vetter. The bride is a charming young lady and has a large circle of friends. the groom is an estimable young man and respected by all who know him. They will make their home here where Mr. Vetter has a large farm. We extend our best wishes to the couple on their journey through life. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 1, 1916
ELROY E. VETTER Farmer Killed When Board Pierces Chest Elroy E. Vetter Fatally Injured While Sowing Valders---A 39 year old farmer was killed almost instantly Wednesday afternoon when a board pieced his chest during a sawing operation. Elroy F. Vetter of Rt 1. Valders, and two other men were lifting a board during sawing operation at the sawmill on the Vetter farm when the board caught in the saw and was sent flying. The two by six board hit Vetter in the chest. Vetter was taken to Valders for treatment but Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner believed that Vetter was killed almost instantly after the accident. The accident happened about 4:15 o'clock at the sawmill on the 100-acre Vetter farm where logs were sawed into boards for neighboring farmers. Vetter, father of five children, was working with Theodore Damm and Adam Durben at Rt. 4, Chilton, at the time of the accident. The three men were cutting boards for Durben. Doctor Teitgen said there would be no inquest. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty with the Rev. Samuel Kugler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Vetter was born Nov. 8, 1918, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Edwin and Marie Nass Vetter of Manitowoc. He attended the University of Wisconsin agricultural short course. He served for four years in the Air Force during World War 11, including service as an aerial gunner while stationed in England and attained the rank of sergeant. On June 15, 1947, he married Karolyn Bathke. In addition to farming in the Town of Liberty, he had operated a sawmill for the past year. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was also active as a bowler. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, (private), and four sons, (private), mother of Manitowoc, three brothers, Willard of Delhi, N.Y., Vernon of Valders and Edward with the Army in Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Pleuss of Valders, Mrs. Virgil Cogswell of Manitowoc and Louella Vetter of Manitowoc, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, July 3, 1958
FRED VETTER Fred Vetter, 77, life long resident of the county, died last night at his home in Valders where he had resided for 14 years. He had been in failing health for a month and this week was strcken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 1:30 p.m. from the Grace Lutheran church, Valders. Burial will be in Liberty cemetery. Mr. Vetter was born in Liberty and when a young man operated a cheese factory in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Later he took up farming and owned farms in Cato and Liberty. In 1925 he sold his farm and retired in Valders. He married Miss Sophia Bremmer in 1883. Survivors are the widow; four sons, Louis and Freed, Jr., both of Valders, Henry, Manitowoc Rapids, Hugo, Cato; and 14 grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death The body will be moved to the home from the Berge undertaking parlors, Valders, Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald, Tuesday, February 22, 1938
JOACHIM VETTER From the Pilot files - Twenty-five years ago (1894) Joachim Fetter of Liberty died on Saturday last age 80 years. He came to this county in 1848. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 6, 1919 P. 1 ******** (5 sons, 2 daughters, 25 grandchildren/cause: inflammation of lungs)
LINDA VETTER Miss Linda Vetter, a popular Cato girl, died at the home of her parents there Friday after a brief illness of typhoid fever. Miss Vetter was twenty years of age and was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances. Besides her parents five brothers and one sister survive to mourn her untimely death. The funeral will be held Monday at Cato. Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 1912 P. 2
LOUIS F. VETTER Louis F. Vetter, 59, trustee of the village of Valders, died today at the Holy Family hospital of a heart ailment. He had been in failing health the past year. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace Lutheran church, Valders, the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Mr. Vetter was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and in 1921 married Miss Bertha Brodtke. They located in Valders where Mr. Vetter was employed for years at the Valders elevator. Four years ago he was named a member of the village board. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, (private); two sons, (private). Three brothers, Fred of Valders, Henry of Manitowoc Rapids, Hugo of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home, Valders, after 4 p.m. on Monday and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, February 2, 1946
LOUISA VETTER MRS. VETTER, DIES FRDAY AT HOME OF SON Mrs. August Vetter, 63, a lifelong resident of the town of Liberty, passed away on Friday at the home of her son, Edwin, in Liberty with whom she has been making her home. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church in the town. The deceased, whose maiden name was Louisa Luebke, was born in Liberty July 24, 1867. She was married to August Vetter in 1886. He passed away twenty-five years ago. The survivors are four sons, Edwin of Liberty and Arthur, Walter and John of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Herman Lippert of Liberty, Mrs. Wm. Free of Newton and Mrs. Oscar Tomaschefsky of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Ernst Lippert of this city. Mrs. William Lutzke and Mrs. Otto Rusch of Valders and one brother, Charles Luebke of Abrams, Wis. There are also eighteen grandchildren surviving. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 13, 1930
LUCILLE F. VETTER Lucille F. Vetter, age 89, of 303 N. Jackson Street, Valders, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. Lucille was born January 4, 1924, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Ella (Fischer) Moldenhauer. She graduated from Valders High School. On July 6, 1946 she married Vernon Vetter at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1984. She was employed by the Manitowoc Heath Care Center as a CNA for about 30 years retiring in 1989. Lucille was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a former member of the choir and ladies aid. After retirement she volunteered at Trinity Lutheran School. Survivors include 2 daughters and one son-in-law: Marjorie Vetter, Manitowoc; Virginia and Don Schaeuble, Reedsville; one son: Gary Vetter, Valders: three grandchildren: Gina Gilbertson and her significant other, Mark Steffen, Potter; Erika Schaeuble, Senoia, GA; Donald Schaeuble, Jr., Potter; four great grandsons: Michael Gilbertson, Marine Cpl. Jamie Gilbertson, Cyle Gilbertson, Dylan Steffen; one sister and brother-in-law: Bernice and William Schramm, Manitowoc, one brother and sister-in-law: Oscar and Ruth Moldenhauer, Kiel; three sisters-in-law: Bernice Pleuss, Manitowoc; Alice Cogswell, Manitowoc; Luella (Vern) Hecker, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law: Willard (Charlotte) Vetter, Delhi, NY; and Edward (Myrt) Vetter, Newton . Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Lucille was preceded in death by one son, William Vetter, two brothers: Howard Moldenhauer, Paul Moldenhauer; one infant brother, William; four sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law: and two infant nieces. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Gregory Pope. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a thank you to the Hospice staff who helped take care of our Mom for the past 15 months, with a special thanks to Cindy, Pam and Jessica. Also to Pastor Pope for all his home visits. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 29, 2013
MARIA E. VETTER Mrs. Edwin (Maria) Vetter, 82, formerly of Rt 1, Valders, died Tuesday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Vetter, nee Maria Nass, was born Oct. 13, 1893, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. She attended Liberty schools and was a housewife. She was married to Edwin Vetter May 27, 1916, at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was past president of Roselawn Homemakers and a charter member and past president of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors include three sons, Willard, of Delhi, N.Y., Vernon of Valders and Edward of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Bernice) Pleuss, of Valders and Mrs. Virgil (Alice) Cogswell and Mrs. Vernon (Luella) Hecker, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Edmund, of Manitowoc and Arthur and Oscar, of Rt.1, Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Carstens, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arnold (Leona) Rusch and Mrs. Lorena Zutz, of Rt. 1 Valders; 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her husband, a son, three brothers and a sister proceeded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald-Times-Reporter, Wednesday, December 31 1975
MELVIN VETTER Friends will sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vetter, Liberty, in the death of their year old child. The burial was held today in Liberty Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 19, 1913 - page 3 ******** *Note: He was placed here because parents are here and obit states he is here. Name obtained from father's bio in Marriages section and dates were obtained from Ancestry.com. His stone could be one of the "Baby Vetter" ones.
PETER VETTER WELL KNOWN LIBERTY FARMER IS DEAD, AGE 64 Peter Vetter, a well known Liberty resident and brother of Herman, proprietor of the Waverly hotel in his city, is dead at his home in Liberty, aged 64. Death was due to stomach trouble. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Lutheran church at Liberty. Mr. Vetter was born in Liberty and spent his life, there. He is survived by nine children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 5, 1917 ******** Peter Vetter, a well known farmer of Liberty, died at his home Friday, Feb. 2. The funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Lutheran church at Liberty. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 10, 1917 pg. 4
REAKA VETTER Valders Woman Dies Mrs. Louis Vetter, a well known resident of Valders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Schnell of Liberty, died at the hospital in this city, last night of flu-pneumonia. Mrs. Vetter was 30 years of age and is survived by her husband and three children. The funeral will be held from the home of her parents in Liberty Monday. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 28, 1918, Page 7
SOPHIA VETTER Mrs. Fred Vetter, Sr., 76, died last night at the home of her son, Louis in Valders. She had been ill the paat year. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Berge funeral home, Valders, the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty cemetery. Mrs. Vetter, nee Sophie Bremer, was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1863 and when a child accompanied her parents to this county. They located in Manitowoc Rapids. In 1883 she was married to Fred Vetter and they located on a farm in Cato. Fifteen years ago they retired and moved to Valders. Mr. Vetter died 2 1/2 years ago. Survivors are four sons, Louis and Fred jr., of Valders, Henry of Manitowoc Rapids, Hugo of Cato; sister, Mrs. Olaf Knutson, of Valders. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday at 3 p.m. until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, October 1, 1940
VERNON W. VETTER Vernon W. Vetter, 60, of Valders, died Monday morning, Feb. 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Vetter was born Aug. 8, 1923, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Edwin and Maria Nass Vetter. He attended Roselawn and Trinity Lutheran Schools. He was employed at Valders Lumber and Supply for the past 27 years. He married Lucille Moldenhauer on July 6, 1946, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Vetter was a member of the Viking Bow and Gun Club and was sanctioned in the Manitowoc County Bowling Association through the Valders Friendly League for the past 46 years. Mr. Vetter was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Men’s Club. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons, Gary Vetter of Valders and William Vetter of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Marjorie of Manitowoc and Virginia and Donald Schaeuble of Potter; two brothers, Willard of Delhi, N.Y., and Edward of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Bernice) Pleuss of Valders, Mrs. Virgil (Alice) Cogswell of Manitowoc and Mrs. Vernon (Luella) Hecker of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to the time of services at the church. Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1984 P. 3
WILLIAM E. VETTER William E. Vetter, age 45, a resident of the Pines Group Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, April 13, 1999, at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, in the town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was born December 9, 1953, in Manitowoc, son of the late Vernon Vetter and Lucille Moldenhauer Vetter. Bill attended Manitowoc County Special Education Programs, and was employed by the Holiday House at the Manitowoc Recycling Ceneter. He was active in Special Olympics and Holiday House activities. Survivors include hs mother, Lucille Vetter, Valders; one brother, Gary Vetter, Valders; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marjorie Vetter, Manitowoc, Virginia and Don Schaeuble, Potter; two nieces, Gina Gilbertson, Kiel, Erika Schaeuble, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one nephew, Donald Schaeuble Jr., Potter. He is further survived by four great-nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives, friends and his extended family at the Pines Group Home. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church on Thursday, April 15, 1999, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. Memorials would be appreciated to the Special Olympics. Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1999 P. A2.
ELDA WALKER Mrs. Edwin Walker Is Dead, Funeral Thursday Mrs. Edwin Walker, 26, Arhens, Wisconsin, former Town of Liberty girl, died at the St. Joseph's hospital in Marshfield early this morning. Death was caused by a ruptured appendix. Services will be held Thursday from the home of her parents in Liberty at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place in the Liberty cemetery, Rev. Rueter will officiate. Additional services will be held Tuesday at the Athens Lutheran church. The deceased was born Elda Schultz, in the Town of Liberty in 1907. In 1929 she married Edwin Walker. Besides her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schultz, the deceased is survived by a sister, Nathalie, and two brothers, Lester and Ralph, all at home. The body will be brought to the Schultz home on Wednesday of this week. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 11, 1933
BERNICE M. VETTING Bernice M. Vetting, age 89, formerly of 9197 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Bernice was born on March 11, 1925 in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late August and Marie (Buck) Luebke. On June 2, 1951 Bernice was married to Robert A. Vetting at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2007. She farmed with her husband Robert on the family farm for many years. Bernice was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Liberty. She enjoyed baking and working in her garden, growing strawberries, raspberries and various other vegetables. Survivors include her one son and daughter-in-law: Richard (Joni) Vetting, Cato; three grandchildren: Jeremy Vetting; Ryan Vetting; Shaun Vetting; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Gordon (Karen) Vetting, Wauwatosa, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: August and Marie Luebke; her husband: Robert A. Vetting; one son: Roger Vetting; and two sisters: Ione Luebke and Adeline Lutze; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Edward (Jeanette) Lang. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Road. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the staff at River Woods Place for all the special care and compassion given to Mom. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home Online Obituary
ROBERT VETTING Robert A. Vetting, age 80, of 9197 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his residence. Robert was born on Aug. 31, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Bruno and Elfrieda (Fischer) Vetting. He served in the U.S. Army. He married the former Bernice M. Luebke on June 2, 1951, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, past member of the church council, school board, men's club and church synod representative. He was also a past delegate for the Lake to Lake Board. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Robert was preceded in death by one brother: Kenneth Vetting; one brother-in-law: Edward Lang; and one sister-in-law: Ione Luebke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Road, town of Liberty. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is assisting the Vetting family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 10, 2007
ROGER A. VETTING Roger A. Vetting, age 57, of 9197 Hwy 151, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2010, on his farm as a result of a farming accident. Roger was born on Jan. 31, 1953, in Manitowoc, son of Bernice Luebke Vetting and the late Robert Vetting. He attended Trinity Liberty School and graduated from Valders High School in 1971. Roger farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and in the past he had worked for Braun Electric, Inc., Brennan Electric, Inc., and Schleis Electric Inc. He was a member of the Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. Roger was a lifelong member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Vetting; two uncles: Kenneth Vetting and Edward Lang; one aunt: Ione Luebke. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 11306 Wehausen Road, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Gregory Pope will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Vetting family. Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 2010
EMILY E.C. WALLSCHLAEGER Name: Wallschlaeger, Emma Emily D.: 9/29/1869 B.: 10/9/1868 Reg. D.: 12/22/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 11 Mo. 20 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Trinity Church Yard Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Augustus Wallschlaeger M.: Augusta (Selle) Wallschlaeger Cause of Death: Convulsions Add Info.: Third Given Name - Christiana Pg. #: v.1 p.70
JOHANNE WALLSCHLAEGER Johanne Wallschlaeger nee Gauger, wife of Aug. Friedr. Ferdie Wallschlaeger, born 1841 in middle of September at Kuetzenhagen in Pomerania, died 1 April 1866, buried 4 April, with church rites. (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
MARIE F.W. WALLSCHLAEGER Maria Friederike Wilhelmine Wallschlaeger, wife of Wilhelm Wallschlaeger, was born 21 July 1801, died 12 July 1860, & was buried 13 July 1860. (From Trinity Lutheran Ch. records, Liberty Twp.)
WILHELM WEERTS (Note: d. May 23, 1902 from state microfiche death index/listed as William Weerlz) ******** William Werrts birth: 23 May 1902 Liberty death: 23 May 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Werrtz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** William Weertz birth: 23 May 1902 death: 23 May 1902 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Liberty father: Weertz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ADOLPH WEHAUSEN Adolph Wehausen, 63, lifelong county resident, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born in Liberty in 1885 and in 1913 married Miss Linda Fischer. They located on a farm in Liberty. Seven months ago he disposed of the farm to his son, Paul, and moved to Newton. He was treasurer of the Baryenbruch Telephone company for 20 years and secretary of the Cemetery association of the Trinity Lutheran church of Liberty. Survivors are his wife; a son, Paul, and daughter-in-law Doris of Liberty; five brothers, John, Herbert and Henry of Milwaukee and Louis and Emil of Liberty; two sisters, Mrs. Arnold Habermann of Brillion and Mrs. Carl Roedig of route 5, Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home after Wednesday noon and will be moved to the Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty at 10:30 a.m. Thursday where services, in charge of the Rev. A. M. Geiger, will be held at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, June 1, 1948 ******** The marriage of Miss Lynda Fischer and Adolph Weyhausen will be celebrated at the Lutheran Church in Liberty tomorrow. Both are prominent young people of the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 3, 1913 - page 3
EDMUND WEHAUSEN HEART TROUBLE CLAIMS YOUTH AT LIBERTY Ed. Wehausen, Employed at Spoentgen Store, Is Dead Edmund, the 28-year-old son of Henry Wehausen, in the town of Liberty, died yesterday in consequence of heart troubles. The young man had many friends in this city who mourn his early demise. He came here two years ago to attend the business college, meanwhile learning the cobbler trade at the Spoentgen Shoe store. After completing his course at the business college he continued working at Spoentgen’s until a few weeks ago when he was compelled to return to his home owing to his affliction, which caused so untimely an end of his career. The funeral takes place Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church in the town of Liberty, Rev. Weertz officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 8, 1914 P. 4
ELLA WEHAUSEN PASSES AWAY AT MILWAUKEE, IS BURIED HERE The body of Miss Ella Wehausen, 24, who died at Milwaukee where she had been receiving treatment after a short illness, was brought here and buried from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wehausen at Liberty. The funeral services were held from the Lutheran church. Miss Wehausen is survived by her parents and six brothers and two sisters, Adolph, Emil, Louis and Henry at Liberty, John and Herbert at Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Habermann of Brillion and Mrs. Irene Roedig. Miss Wehausen had been employed at the Van Dyne Knitting Mills for several years Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 12, 1927
EMIL ERNST WILHELM WEHAUSEN Emil E. Wehausen, 86, of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, July 21, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C. R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wehausen was born April 25, 1896, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Henry and Johanna Carstens Wehausen. He attended Town of Liberty schools. He married Marie Pleuss May 16, 1917, in the Town of Liberty. She preceded him in death in 1961. Mr. Wehausen was a retired farmer. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edward and Lois Jean of Cape Coral, Fla., Reuben of Route 1, Manitowoc, and Roy and Janice of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Silvia) Kasten of Manitowoc, and Mrs. John (Delores) Weyer of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ilene Roedig of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, a grandson, seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Trinity Lutheran Church, Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1982 P. 3 ******** Notes from Liberty Miss Marie Pleuss, daughter of Mrs. Lewis Pleuss was united in marriage to Emil Wehausen last Wednesday at the German Lutheran Church, Rev. Hensel officiating. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride's home. The bride and groom are both popular young people in this vicinity and their many friends wish them much joy and happiness in their journey through life. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 24, 1917 ******** Emil Ernst Wilhelm Wehausen, son of Henry and Johanna nee Carstens Wehausen, born on 25 April 1896, baptized 17 May 1896, confirmed 20 March 1910 at Trinity Lutheran, Town Liberty, married to Marie Hertha Margaretha Pleuss on 16 May 1917 at Trinity Lutheran, Town Liberty, died on 21 July 1982, buried 24 July 1982, service at Trinity Lutheran, Liberty, in church cemetery; (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) (25 Apr 1895/Jul 1982/SSDI)
ERNST WEHAUSEN Town Of Liberty Man Passes Away Manitowoc. - Ernst Wehausen, 71, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Reinhold Bauch in the town of Liberty, Wednesday morning. Mr. Wehausen was born in town of Liberty in 1860 and was married there in 1882 to Christine Carstens in the town of Newton. Mrs. Wehausen passed away in 1910 and a year later Mr. Wehausen moved to Brillion where he lived on a farm until 1927 when he returned to reside with his daughter. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Reinhold Bauch, Liberty, Mrs. Adolph Lippert, Mrs. Elmer Schwanke of Brillion and Mrs. Erwin Zeddies, Manitowoc; three sons Fred, Rev. Martin Wehausen of Johnson, Minnesota; and Alfred of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. John Schnell of Liberty and Mrs. Anna Carstens of Newton; and one brother, Henry of Liberty. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the home in Liberty. Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Thursday - December 31, 1931
FRED C. WEHAUSEN Fred Wehausen, 67, of Manitowoc, retired cheesemaker and farmer, died Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. A. Geiger will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1883 and for years engaged in cheesemaking and farming in the county. He never married. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Adolph Lippert of Brillion, Mrs. Elmer Schwanke of Potter and Mrs. Reinhold Bauch and Mrs. Erving Zeddies of Manitowoc; two brothers, the Rev. Martin Wehausen of Le Suerer, Minn., and Alfred of Golden, Colo. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1950
FREDERICK A. WEHAUSEN (d. 2014) Frederick A. Wehausen, age 77, a rural Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his residence. Fred was born on September 20, 1936 in Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Hildegard (Schreiber) Wehausen. He was confirmed and graduated from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School in 1951 and graduated from Valders High School in 1955. On October 22, 1960 he married the former Janice Meyer at St. James UCC in Spring Valley. Fred was a dairy farmer and retired in 2001. He was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he was actively involved. Fred enjoyed spending time with family and watching his grandchildren as they developed interests in music, sports activities and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Janice, Manitowoc; four daughters: Paula (Brian) Carle, Green Bay, Debra (Michael) Williquette, Manitowoc, Cherie Wehausen, Pine River, MN, Lynn (Duane) Weber, Noblesville, IN; seven grandchildren: Justin (Sandy) Carle, David (Meghan) Ottman, Amber Carle, Brent Weber, Kelsey Weber, Kyle Williquette and Ryan Williquette; one great-granddaughter: Tenli Ottman; one sister: Ruth Bathke, Little Chute; his mother-in-law: Ella Meyer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Verlin and Delores Christiansen, Jim and Yvonne Hochkammer and Marion Meyer. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother-in-law: Helen Wehausen, Lois Christiansen, Joan and Edwin Schmidt; one brother and sister-in-law: Delmar and Janice Wehausen; father-in-law: Milton Meyer; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Lester Bathke, Curtis Meyer, Wallace and Beatrice Meyer; and one nephew: Terry Hochkammer. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Fred’s name. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all those who prayed for him and assisted in his care during his final days. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 10, 2014
HELEN WEHAUSEN Miss Helen Wehausen, 25, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined five days with pneumonia. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Wehausen was born March 22, 1939, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of Louis and Hildegard Schreiber Wehausen. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, (private), and three sisters, (private). A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 8, 1965
HENRY L. WEHAUSEN Henry Wehausen Sr., 75, lifelong resident of Liberty, died early today at the farm home. He had been ill a month. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 :30 p.m. from the home, which adjoins the Trinity Lutheran church, and at two o'clock from the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wshausen was born at Liberty and spent his life in farming. In 1884 he married Miss Johanna Carstens. They located on the present homestead. She died 10 years ago. Survivors are six sons, Adolph, Louis, Emil and Henry, Jr., all of Liberty. John and Herbert, both of Milwaukee; two daughters Mrs. Carl Roedig, city, Mrs. Arnold Habermann of Brillion; sister, Mrs. John Schnell of Liberty. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and will be moved to the Wehausen home Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1939
HILDEGARD WEHAUSEN Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, for Mrs. Louis Wehausen, 63, of R. 1, Valders, who died unexpectedly at her home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wehausen, the former Hildegard Schreiber, was born Oct. 5, 1904, in the Town of Meeme, a daughter of the late August and Helene (Schneider) Schreiber. She married Louis Wehausen on Jan. 28, 1925, at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Herman. The couple farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1962 when they retired and moved to their present home in the Town of Valders. Mrs. Wehausen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by her husband; two sons (private); three daughters (private); two brothers, August of Kiel, and Hugo of R. 1, Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Carl Schrank of Manitowoc, Mrs. Leslie Reinke of R. 1, Cleveland, Mrs. Lester Luebke of R. 1, Cleveland, Mrs. Henrietta Lutze of Valders, and Mrs. Edward Evens, Sheboygan, and 18 grandchildren. Two daughters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home in Valders until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, November 29, 1967 - P. 12
JOHANNA WEHAUSEN TOWN LIBERTY PIONEER DIES AT AGE OF 64 Mrs. Henry Wehausen, aged 64 years, a native of this county who suffered a stroke a year ago, passed away yesterday afternoon at the family home in the town of Liberty. Her maiden name was Johanna Carstens and she was born in the town of Newton. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the family home with interment in the Liberty cemetery. Besides the husband, two daughters, Mrs. A. Haberman of Brillion and Mrs. Carl Roedig of Four Corners, six sons, Adolph, Emll, Louis and Henry Jr., at home and Herbert and John at Milwaukee and sixteen grand children survive. There are also five sisters surviving. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 22, 1929
LINDA WEHAUSEN Linda Wehausen, age 98, formerly of the Town of Liberty, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 1993, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she has resided since 1962. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 1993, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She was born March 31, 1894, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Schnell Fischer. She attended Liberty schools. She married Adolph Wehausen March 4, 1913, at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Trinity Ladies Aide. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Doris Wehausen, rural Valders; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Irene Roedig, Manitowoc, Mrs. Esther Wehausen, Milwaukee; two granddaughters, Mrs. Phillis (Reginald) Gaedtke, Mrs. Barbara (Kenneth) Krueger, both of Manitowoc; seven great grandchildren, Pamela, Robbie, and Patricia Gaedtke, Brandon, Melissa, Brian, and Brent Krueger. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948, one brother and three sisters. Friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1993 P. A2
LOUIS WEHAUSEN Louis Wehausen, 81, of R 1, Valders, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He was born July 23, 1894, in the Town of Liberty, a son of Henry and Johanna Carstens Wehausen. He married Hildegard Schreiber of Sheboygan County on Jan. 28, 1925. She died in 1967. Mr. Wehausen was a retired farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. Survivors are two sons, (private); three daughters, (private); one brother, Emil of R. 1, Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Roedig of Manitowoc; and 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two daughters, two sisters, and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Liberty, the Rev. C. R. Rosenow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home in Valders from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of services. The Sheboygan Press, Friday, January 23, 1976
MARIA WEHAUSEN Funeral services for Mrs. Emil Weyhausen, 63, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who died Tuesday afternoon, were at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961 page 11
PAUL H. WEHAUSEN Paul Wehausen, age 85, of 7916 Madson Road, Valders, entered eternal rest early Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2006, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Paul was born Oct. 20, 1921, the son of the late Adolph and Linda Fischer Wehausen. On Nov. 1, 1947, he married Doris Kolb at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Together they farmed the home farm until Paul retired. Paul enjoyed spending time in his woods on the home farm during his retirement years. He was a life long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty, where he had served on the church council and was a member of the church's cemetery committee. Paul also was on the school board of Liberty Bell School District. He is survived by his wife of 59 years to the day: Doris; two daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Reginald Gaedtke, Manitowoc; Barbara and Kenneth Krueger, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Pamela (Ronald) Siehr, Oshkosh; Rob (Susan) Gaedtke, Round Lake, Ill.; Patricia (Todd) Plichta, Albuquerque, N.M.; Brandon (Nancy) Krueger, Sherwood; Melissa (Dan) Laabs, Manitowoc; Brian and Brent Krueger, Manitowoc; five great-grandchildren: Trevor and Nathan Siehr; Andrew and Elaina Gaedtke; Jillian Krueger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Oliver and Ione Voigt, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Irene Kolb, Madison; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Walter and Tillie Kolb; one brother-in-law: Merlin Kolb. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for all the help and kindness they gave Paul while he was a resident under their care. Special thanks to Ana of River's Bend and to Mandi on the third floor at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Herald Times Reporter November 2006 ******** Funeral services for Paul Wehausen, age 85, of 7916 Madson Road, Valders, who entered eternal rest early Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2006, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Officiating will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter November 2006
REUBEN WEHAUSEN Reuben Wehausen, age 76, of 3519 Madson Rd., Manitowoc, died Monday, December 18, 2000, at his residence, following a massive heart attack. Private graveside services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, township of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate. Reuben was born September 12, 1924, in the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Emil and Marie Pleuss Wehausen. He grew up in the township of Liberty attending Trinity Luthrean Grade School. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed there. After retiring from farming, Reuben enjoyed golfing and being with people. He was an avid reader always seeking extra knowledge. He was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, township of Liberty. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Edward Wehausen, Cape Coral, Fla., Sylvia and Ray Kasten, Wehausen Rd., Manitowoc, Delores Weyer, Houston, Texas, Roy and Janice Wehausen, Tucson, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Reuben was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, John Weyer and a sister-in-law, Lois Wehausen. Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 21, 2000 P. A3
RUTH WEINHOLZ Mrs. Edward Weinhold (sic), 18, former county resident, died yesterday at the Wales sanatorium, where she had been a patient several months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at two o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weinhold, daughter of August Borgwardt, Liberty farmer, was born in this city in 1923 and was married to Edward Weinhold of Milwaukee last February. They located in Milwaukee. Survivors are the widower; an infant son, Willard; two brothers, Herbert and Ervin of Liberty. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Valders until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 22, 1941 pg. 2
AUGUSTE WENZEL Name: Wenzel, Auguste D.: 7/5/1870 B.: 12/26/1851 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 18 Yrs. 6 Mo. 9 Da. B.P.: Kingdom of Prussia D.P.: Liberty Cem.: Trinity Church Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Gottfried Wenzel M.: Jane Wenzel Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.98 *************** (Auguste Wenzel, daughter of Gottfried Wenzel & Johanna nee Ramthun, b. 26 December 1851 in Harmsdorf, District Cammin, Pomerania/d. 5 July 1870 of consumption/Trinity Lutheran ch.)
HANNA WENZEL Manitowoc county death record: v.#6, p.#120 Name:Hannah Wenzel(nee Rarmstam) Color/Sex:White Female Occ: born:Nov 15, 1819 died:Dec,7,1898 cause:old age Date Of Onset:-- Father:--- Mother:--- Certification: Married Place Of Death:Liberty manitowoc county Residence: Name Of Physician: Name Of Informant: Place Of Burial: Date Of Burial: Date Of Registration: Test Confirmed Diagnosis: Autopsy: (Note: Hannah was born in Germany married a man named Gotfried Wenzel..she was 79 years of age at death the name of her husband was hard to read there were no parents listed)
ARNOLD WHITE Car in Wooded Area Hidden From View Campbellsport High School Teacher Dies in T-Intersection Car Mishap CAMPBELLSPORT—The body of a Campbellsport High School teacher was found Tuesday morning in a wooded area about eight miles south of Manitowoc. According to Manitowoc County traffic authorities, Arnold O. White was apparently killed early Monday when his car went off the end of a T-intersection and came to rest about 175 feet from the road against an embankment. A county highway employe noticed a broken road sign and followed the tire tracks that led to the White auto. It was completely obstructed from view in a wooded valley. White was found at 10:31 a.m. and time of death was set about 2:30 a.m. Monday. According to Principal Leo Long at Campbellsport High School, White taught seventh and eighth grades for the past two years. He was a 1961 graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College and resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo White, Cato, R. 2, in Manitowoc County. Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Wednesday, August 17, 1966 P. 21 ******** Funeral services for Arnold White, 29, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who was killed Monday night in an auto accident in Manitowoc County, will be at 2 pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. White was born may 23, 1937 at Chicago, son of Leo and Beatrice Pelishek White. He served from 1956 - 1958 in the armed services on the Philippine Islands. He was graduated in 1962 from Manitowoc County Teachers College and taught fourth and fifth grade at Mishicot Central School and for the last three years had been seventh and eighth grade teacher in a Campbellsport school. Surviving are the parents, a sister, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Ruzek, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two nephews and a niece. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, until 10 am Thursday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Aug. 17, 1966 - page M17
BEATRICE WHITE Beatrice M. White, age 87, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law for the past 4 years, Dorothy and George Ruzek, at 9726 Thunder Road, Whitelaw, died Monday, October 14, 1996, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 1996, at Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church, Rockwood, with Rev. Rodney Rixe officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Liberty. Beatrice was born June 11, 1909, at Cooperstown, Wis., daughter of the late Nick and Mathilda Zeddies Pelischek. She married Leo F. White on March 3, 1934, at Chicago, Ill. The couple farmed in the Denmark and Menchalville area after which they resided in the town of Liberty for 28 years until Leo’s death on June 13, 1992. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage. She was a member of Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church and the Menchalville Sewing Club for over 40 years Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and George Ruzek of rural Whitelaw; four grandchildren, Martin and Alison Ruzek, rural Manitowoc, David and Alicia Ruzek, Loma Linda, Calif., Paula and Jesus Mendez, Miami, Fla., Philip and Jayne Ruzek, rural Manitowoc; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Wanie, Horicon, Wis., Vivan Miller, Mishicot; one sister-in-law, Grace Hallada, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and frends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Arnold White, one brother, Clifford Pelischek, and one sister, Willette Husar. Relatives and friends may call from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School would be appreciated. Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, October 15, 1996 P. A2
LEO WHITE Leo Franklin White, age 86, of rural Manitowoc, passed away Saturday evening, June 13, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. The Rev. Robert Schultz officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He was born May 27, 1906, at Galesburg, Ill., son of the late Orville and Lida Moneymaker White. He attended Galesburg schools. He moved to Wisconsin in 1944, and farmed in the Denmark and Menchalville areas. In 1964 the couple moved to their current residency. He was then employed at the Mirro Foley Co. for 10 years until his retirement. He married Beatrice Pelischek on March 3, 1934, at Chicago. He was a very avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. Survivors include his wife Beatrice; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and George Ruzek, rural Whitelaw; one sister, Lois Stoff, Milan, Ill.; four grandchildren, Martin of Woodbridge, Va., David of Loma Linda, Calif., Paula of Miami, Fla., and Philip of Manitowoc; four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Arnold, and three brothers, Earl, Harry and Vernon. Friends may all at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1992 P. A2
FRIEDRICKA WIENKE From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1889: Mrs. Friederika Wienke died Mon., 26 Aug. at 5 in the afternoon in Town Liberty. She was 65 yrs., 3 mos. and 3 days of age. The funeral took place this morning, Thurs., 29 Aug. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Town Liberty. (Note: Tombstone says d. 1890 but same day as obit)
LUDWIG WIENKE State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Ludwig Wienke, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Albert Wienke, of Liberty, Wis., representing among other things that Ludwig Wienke, an inhabitant of said county, on the 20th day of June, A.D., 1902, at Liberty died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of Aug. A.D., 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 16th day of July, A.D., 1902. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Baensch & Kelley, Attorneys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, July 17, 1902 P. 1
MARIA S. WILLERT Maria Schroeder nee Willert died 20 December 1880 at age 81 years, 11 months. (b. about 20 January 1799) (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
DONALD S. WROLSON Donald S. Wrolson, age 79, of rural Valders, passed away Monday afternoon June 5, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 1995, 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 September 17, 1915, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Oscar and Alvina Osulson Wrolson. He graduated from Branch Elementary School in 1929, and was a 1913 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He was employed in Milwaukee from 1936 to 1946 when he returned to Manitowoc County and started a mink ranch in rural Valders, which he operated until his retirement in 1980. He married Nathalie Schultz May 20, 1939, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Reb. Schroeder performed the ceremony. He was a past member of Trinity Church Council. He played baseball in the Manitowoc County League with the Vikings for many years. He helped organize the Manitowoc County Dartball League and was a charter member of the Melody Dancers. Survivors include his wife, Nathalie; one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Judy; rural Valders; two daughters and one son-in-law, Cheryl Schuler, Green Bay, Valerie and Don Bunney, Mequon; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He is further survived by two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, one grandchild and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the Christianson Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church from Noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1995 P. A2
NATHALIE E. WROLSON Nathalie was born January 25, 1912, in the Town of Liberty, to the late Lewis and Bertha Schultz. She was brought into the family of God through the Rite of Holy Baptism on February 11, 1912 by the Rev. F. Weerts. She attended Webster Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School and Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. After extensive study, she publicly declared her faith in her Lord in 1926. Her pastor at that time was the Rev. Paul Henzel. After high school she attended Manitowoc County Teacher's College. She had various jobs during her lifetime. On May 20, 1939 she married Don Wrolson of Milwaukee at Trinity Lutheran Church. The pastor was the Rev. Eric C. Schroeder. She was a longtime member of Trinity's Ladies Aid, a charter member of Cedar Grove Homemakers, Manitowoc County Ladies Dartball League, Melody Dancing Club and Senior Citizens Bowling Club of Manitowoc. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Bradley and Judy Wrolson of Valders; two daughters and one son-in-law: Cheryl Schuler of Green Bay, and Valerie and Don Bunney of Mequon; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Ralph and Jane Schultz, and Margaret Schultz, both of rural Manitowoc; one brother-in-law: Ed Walker of Watertown; a very special person: Harold Kaltenbrun, who was raised by her parents; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on June 5, 1995, one sister, one brother, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. Nathalie was called to her eternal home on Saturday, May 2, 1998 at River's Bend Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 1pm at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. The Rev. Roberts E. Schultz will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Newspaper not cited. ******** Nathalie E. Wrolson, age 86, of Valders, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Rev. Robert Schultz will officiate, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She was born January 25, 1912, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Lewis and Bertha Rusch Schultz. She attended Webster Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School, and was a 1930 graduate of Lutheran High School, Milwaukee. She then attended Manitowoc County Teacher’s College. She was formerly employed by Branch River Country Club, and Pine River Pre-pack. She married Donald S. Wrolson on May 20, 1939, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church ladies Aide, a charter member of the Cedar Grove Homemakers. She was active in the Manitowoc County ladies’ Dart Ball League for 20 years, a charter member of the Melody Dancing Club, and a member f the Senior Citizens Bowling Club at Meadow Lanes West, Manitowoc. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Judy Wrolson, rural Valders; two daughters and one son-in-law, Cheryl Schuler, Green Bay, and Valerie and Donald Bunney, Mequon, Wis.; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ralph and Jane Schultz, rural Manitowoc, and Margaret Schultz, rural Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Ed Walker, Watertown, Wis.; a very special person, Harold Kaltenbrun, who was raised by her parents; four grandchildren, Terry Wrolson, Rhonda Diehm, Tracy Wrolson, and Craig Schuler; and three great-grandchildren, Spence, Mychaylla and Hunter. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on June 5, 1995, one sister; one brother one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 1998 P. 2
ARTHUR ZARWELL (leaves parents, 3 siblings/cause: premature birth/age: 1 day & 5 hours.) ********* Arthur Zarwell birth: 17 February 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 18 February 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty, father: Hermann Zarwell mother: Florentine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FERDINAND ZASTROW Fred Zastrow, a prominent and well to do farmer of the town passed away Wednesday. He is survived by a widow and family. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 28, 1916 P. 3 ******** Notes from Liberty Mr. Ferdinand Zastrow, one of the prominent farmers of this vicinity passed away last Tuesday morning. Mr. Zastrow had been ailing for about a year but his condition died not become serious until a few weeks ago. Deceased is survived by a widow and five children, Albert of Superior, Wis., August of Waupun, Willie at home, Mrs. Louis Wiche of Little Suamico and Mrs. Frank Nass Valders. The funeral was held from the German Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Henschel officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 4, 1917
FREDRICKA ZASTROW MRS. ZASTROW PASSES AWAY Patient In Hospital 8 Weeks; Funeral Services Thursday Mrs. Frederlcka Zastrow, 79, died early today at the hospital, where she has been a patient for eight weeks. She has been making her home with a brother, Chris Schimmelpfennlg, 1201 Division street. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2:30 o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Born in Germany Mrs. Zastrow, whose maiden name was Frederlcka Schimmelpfennig, was born in Germany in 1856 and when a child accompanied her parents to this city. She married Ferdinand Zastrow here in 1877 and they located on a farm in Liberty. Mr. Zastrow died 20 years ago after which the widow lived with a daughter, Mrs. Ella Garlock at Waukesha. Three years ago she returned to this city to make her home with her brother. Survivors are a son, Albert, Fond du Lac; two daughters, Mrs. Garlock, Waukesha, and, Mrs. Anna Bratz, Reedsville; a brother, Chris Schimmelpfenning, city; a sister, Mrs. Emily Lorberblati, city; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Tuesday evening until the hour of the services Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 31, 1936
WILHELM ZASTROW The Angel of Death entered the home of Mrs. Zastrow near Valders and claimed her beloved son. He underwent an operation on Saturday and died the next Wednesday. He was 28 years of age. His early death is mourned by this mother, two brothers, Albert and August, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Nass of Valders and Mrs. Louis Wicke of Manitowoc. The funeral took place at the Ev. Lutheran church at Liberty Sunday afternoon Rev. Hensel officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 12, 1918, Page 2
WILHELMENE ZASTROW From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1897: Death at the advanced age of 84 yrs. a few days ago of Mrs. Wilhelmine Zastrow in Liberty of old age. She was the mother of Ferdinand Zastrow, very well known here. The deceased was buried Sunday.
AUGUSTA ZUNKER Death Tuesday in Manitowoc Rapids of 63-year old Mrs. Zinker after an illness of a few days. She leaves her husband and 2 sons. Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909 ******** Death Monday last week in her home near Heins Mill of 60-year old Mrs. Julia (sic) Zunker. Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909
HENRY ZUNKER Funeral services for Henry Zunker, 65, of Manitowoc Rapids, who died yeaterday, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 from the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be moved to the Zunker home tonight from the Berge undertaking parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 21, 1939
JULIUS ZUNKER Pioneer Farmer Of Rapids Dies Sunday At Home Of His Son Julius Zunker, 82, a pioneer resident of the county, passed away on Sunday at the home of his son, Henry on the homestead farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids where he has been making his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. The deceased was born in 1850 in Germany and came to this country with his parents when a boy of eighteen. He engaged in farming in the county. He was married to Augusta Neitzel, who preceded him in death. Two sons, Henry of Rapids and Julius of this city and thirteen grand children survive. Manitowoc Herald News Monday, January 18, 1932 p. 5 ******** Miss Martha Zunker of Chicago was here to attend the funeral of her grandfather and has returned. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, January 20, 1932 p. 2
LILLY ZUNKER MRS. ZUNKER DIES FRIDAY Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday Afternoon Mrs. Henry Zunker, 57, died Friday at the farm home at Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zunker, whose maiden name was Bertha Meyer, was born at Meeme, the daughter of Christian and Bertha Meyer. She married Henry Zunker in 1906 and they located on the homestead farm. Survivors are the widower: seven daughters, Mrs. John D. Trapani, Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Koch, Two Rivers, Mrs. Roy Savasta, Detroit, Viola, city, Eldora, Lucille and Laverne, at home; two sons, Oscar, and Raymond, at home; a sister, Elda Milwaukee; four brothers Walter amd Fred, Sheboygan, John, Fond du Lac, August, Steinthal; and two grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home Sunday from the Berge undertaking [parlor]. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 19, 1936 ******** Mrs. Henry Zunker, 57, died at the farm home, Manitowoc Rapids, last Friday, and was buried Monday afternoon with services at the Liberty Lutheran church. Survivors are the husband, seven daughters, two sons, four brothers and a sister. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Sunday, September 25, 1936 ******** (NOTE: This appears to be the obituary for Lilly as the dates and ages match. It's possible her middle name was Lilly or Bertha was the middle name/the marriage records show Henry married to a Llly Meyer)