DONALD R. BAATZ

Donald R. Baatz, age 75, a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, went home to Heavenly glory to be with his savior Jesus Christ on 
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.
Donald was born on Aug. 26, 1933, in Ashland, son of the late Julius and Mary 
(Senzig) Baatz. He graduated from high school in 1951 in Ashland. Following 
high school, Don served in the Merchant Marines sailing the Great Lakes. On 
Dec. 11, 1954, he was married to the former Jacquelyn L. Wilson in Ashland. 
Following their marriage, Donald served in the U.S. Army in Germany, and later 
became a machinist/tool maker for Twin Disc Incorporated in Rockford, Ill. The 
couple moved to Manitowoc two years ago. He is a member of Grace Orthodox 
Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan, and was a past member of the Rockford, Ill.,
 and Brown Deer Lions Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law: Bonnie Baatz; two brothers and 
one sister-in-law: Vernon Baatz and Gerald (Nancy) Baatz; one sister and brother-
in-law: Virginia (James) Lauzon; two sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law: 
Virginia "Alice" (Don) Bayliss; Ken Wilson; Harry Danz; Ruth Wilson; and John 
Christofferson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at the Grace 
Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 4930 Green Valley Lane, Sheboygan. The Rev. Brian 
DeJong will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 
State St., Manitowoc, on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Tuesday at the church 
from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Holy Family 
Memorial Providence Fund or the Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Outreach Fund.
A special thank you to Dr. Mark Herring, the staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, and the staff of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for the 
kind and compassionate care shown to Don for the past two years.
We will certainly miss his cheerful presence; we know he is at home with Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 15, 2008


CASSANDRA BABCOCK

Cassandra Rose Babcock, age 62, of 1720 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, went to join 
her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 
1998, after suffering a massive heart attack.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman 
Zbieranski O.F.M. 
She was born June 29, 1935, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Pritchard and 
Irene Schaden Reardon. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1953. On November 26, 1955, she married Harold Babcock at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Babcock was a member of the Charismatic 
Prayer Group at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Babcock; one daughter and son-in-law, 
Laurie and David Gauthier, Green Bay; five sons and two daughters-in-law, 
Michael and Lynn Babcock, Manitowoc, Jeffrey and Connie Babcock, Manitowoc, 
Larry Babcock, at home, Jim Babcock and Mark Babcock, both of Manitowoc; 10 
grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Patricia Matte and Betty Lou 
Reardon, both of Manitowoc; a special friend, Kathleen Walesh, Manitowoc. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. 
Cassie was ceaselessly devoted as a wife and mother. Her constant service to the 
Lord in prayer and Bible reading was a great inspiration to us all. She lived 
The Life for everyone to see.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1998



Harold and Cassandra Babcock taken in 1985

(photo contributed by family/see contributors page)


HAROLD BABCOCK

Harold L. Babcock, age 69, of 1720 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Feb. 21, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Wesley 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
Neil Peipenburg, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
He was born May 8, 1934, in West Concord, Minn., son of the late Birdge and 
Julia Rafferty Babcock. Harold served as a cook with the 84th Engineer 
Battalion during the Korean War. On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former 
Cassandra Reardon at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death on June 13, 1998. Harold was a machine operator for Manitowoc 
Engineering Company for 25 years retiring from there to become an over the 
road truck driver for eight years. He was a member of the International 
Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers Union and Teamsters Local No. 75. 
Harold was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Gauthier, 
Green Bay; five sons and one daughter-in-law, Mike and Lynn Babcock, Manitowoc, 
Jeff Babcock, Kaukauna, Larry Babcock, Manitowoc, Jim Babcock, Manitowoc, 
Mark Babcock, DePere; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters 
and four brothers-in-law, Lola Babcock, Austin, Minn., Beverly and Bill Houston, 
Austin, Minn., Eunice and Marlyn Stenbakken, Kenyon, Minn., Elaine and Bud 
Busho, Austin, Minn., Jean and Ken Fennimore, Godley, Texas; one sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Birdge Babcock, Moline, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
He also was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 2004 and 
Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The family would like to thank the staff at Home Care Health Services for the 
loving care they extended towards Harold. 
Herald Times Reporter. Feb. 23, 2004 p.A3


ZACHARY THOMAS BABICH

Zachery (sic) T. Babich, infant son of Thomas Babich and Patricia Hecker, died 
Wednesday, February 2, 1994, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 4, 1994, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service was the Rev. William Timm 
and burial followed at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include Zachary's parents, Thomas Babich and Patricia Hecker, Manitowoc; 
a sister, Brittany Melissa Babich; maternal grandparents, Steven Hecker, Everett, 
Wash., and Barbara Gates, Two Rivers; paternal grandparents, Thomas Babich Sr., 
Manitowoc, and Diane Williams, South Carolina; maternal great-grandparents, Elmer 
and Gloria Hecker, Valders, William and Flora Greetan, Manitowoc; paternal great-
grandparent, George Babich, Manitowoc. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, and 
other relatives.
We will always love you and may God be with you.
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1994  P. A2
*********
[stillborn]


BABY BABROSKI

Babroski
Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Babroski
Death Date:	16 Feb 1919
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


FRANZISKA BACH

MRS. BACH, WIDOW OF EARLY DAY BANKER, IS DEAD
News Reaches City of Demise of Pioneer Woman Who Resided Here 
Most of Her Life - Was Prominent in City
News reached here today of the death of Mrs. William Bach, a former 
well known resident of the city, at Milwaukee, and arrangements are 
being made to bring the body to this city city (sic) for burial. Mrs. 
Bach had made her home at Milwaukee for the past several years.
Mrs. Bach was the widow of William Bach, an early day banker of the 
city. Mr. Bach having built the building now occupied by the Savings 
bank and he was engaged in banking there for some time. After his 
death some years ago Mrs. Bach remained here and a few years ago took 
up her home at Milwaukee with her daughter.
Had Mrs. Bach lived until April 22 she would have been 83 years old 
having ben (sic) born in Germany on that date in 1830. During the 
last two years of her life Mrs. Bach had been blind, the affliction 
coming upon her suddenly, as previous to that time she had never been 
troubled, not even having been required to wear glassses. Last fall 
her health began to fail and for several weeks she has bee (sic) 
feeble, death resulting from age.
Mrs. Bach had twice married, being wedded a second time to Mr. Bach 
in 1856. One daughter by the first marriage, Mrs. Zabel, died six 
years ago and Mrs. Bach is survived by her one child, Mrs. Reiter 
of Milwaukee.
She was well known in the city and durig (sic) her residence here 
was prominent in social circles.
It is probable that the bady (sic) will be brought here Tuesday for 
burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 5, 1913 P.1
*********
The body of the late Mrs. Bach was brought here from Milwaukee yesterday 
afternoon and the funeral was held from the Northwestern station to 
Evergreen Cemetery. Brief services were conducted at the graveside. Many 
beautiful floral offerings, the tribute of friends, covered the casket.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 8, 1913 page 4
*********
[bur. 4-7-1913/age 82/cause: Cerebral Hemorrage]


HEDA BACH

Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Anna Bach
Event Type Death
Event Date 1897
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Residence Place Manitowoc, Wis.
Gender Female
Age 0
Race W
Birth Date 10 Aug 1897
Birth Year (Estimated) 1897
Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.
Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery Evergreen Cem.
Mother's Name Margareta Bach
Mother's Birthplace Cooperstown
********
(County death index: Anna Bach/d. Aug. 10, 1897/v.6 p.6)
[Checked with cemetery office, they agree it's the same
child]


IDA FR. BACH

DIED
In this village, on Sunday last, Ida Francisca Wilhelmina, daughter of
Wm. and Francisca Bach, aged three and a half years.
Manitowoc Herald, Jan. 31, 1861
********
DIED.
In this village, on Sunday last, Ida Francisca Wilhelmina, daughter of 
William and Francisca Bach, aged three and a half years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, February 1, 1861 P. 3


PETER BACH

PETER BACH DEAD
Old Time City Bridge Tender Dies at the Age of 62.
Peter Bach, one time employed as a bridge tender for the city and an old time 
resident, died this afternoon, aged 63. Mr. Bach had been ill for two months 
and there was little chance for his recovery. He is survived by a widow and 
five children, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Drohan, Milwaukee; Chas. Bach, John Bach, 
Chicago, and Peter Bach, Jr., of this city. Mr. Bach retired from the city’s 
service several years ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 20, 1910 P. 1
*********
[cause: tuberculosis of the intestines]


WILLIAM BACH

From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1895: 
Another one of our city's first settlers, Mr. William Bach, 
closed his eyes on Sun. evening in final sleep. Mr. Bach was 
born 16 Feb. 1828 in Gera, Saxony, as the son of a wealthy 
silk processor. After attending the local schools he went on 
to the University of Leipzig to study law; however, in 1847 
he immigrated to America and came directly to Manitowoc. In 
1854 he established the W. Bach Exchange and Banking Office. 
For many years he filled the offices of County Treasurer and 
County Clerk, also serving as Deputy Court Clerk and later 
Justice of the Peace of the 1st Ward. Judge Gilson appointed 
him Court Commissioner which position he held until his death. 
He married his surviving wife in 1856, a marriage that produced 
one daughter who currently lives in Milwaukee. The funeral took 
place yesterday in the city cemetery, and the large funeral 
procession was witness to the esteem in which this pioneer was 
held by our city.
********
[cause: fat of the heart]


BABY BACHER

Baby Bacher
Vital • Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name:	Baby Bacher
Birth Date:	10 Aug 1931
Birth Place:	Fort Sheridan, Lake, Ill
Death Date:	10 Aug 1931
Death Place:	Fort Sheridan, Lake, Ill
Burial Date:	11 Aug 1931
Burial Place:	Manitowoc, Wisc.
Cemetery Name:	Manitowoc
Death Age:	1 Day
Race:	White
Marital Status:	S
Gender:	Female
Residence:	Rantone, Ill.
Father Name:	Fredrick August Bacher Jr.
Father Birth Place:	Chatanooga, Tenn.
Mother Name:	Rachel Virginia Rogers
Mother Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Wisc.
Comments:	stillborn
FHL Film Number:	1653749
"Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947"
*****
[Baby Bacher/bur. 8-12-1931/stillborn/died at Ft. Sheridan, IL/
bur. on Etta Rogers lot]


GRETCHEN HOYER BACHMANN

Ex-Manitowoc Woman Victim 
Mrs. Herman Bachmann, 38, of 397 Sierra Amatepec, Mex., former Manitowoc resident, 
was killed Monday when a private plane in which she was a passenger with two 
others crashed on a flight into Texas.
Mrs. Bachmann was the former Gretchen Hoyer, daughter of Frank and Adell Peterson 
Hoyer of Manitowoc. She was born July 29, 1930, at Manitowoc, attended Lincoln 
High School and Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., and received her bachelor of 
science degree in education from the University of Minnesota. She taught school in 
Portland, Ore., before her marriage Dec. 28, 1955, to Herman Bachmann at the Hoyer 
home.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Mark and Steven, of Mexico City, her 
parents and a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of service.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1968   P. 16
*********
[d. 12-09-1968, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mex./age 38 yrs./cremains/
bur. on Charles Hoyer lot/cremains removed from S.E. corner to center of south 
space at the request of Herman Bachmann and Charles W. Hoyer, 12-19-1968]


SOPHIA BACHMANN

Burial Friday morning of Sophia Bachmann in Evergreen Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 
*******
Miss Sophia Bachman, aged 19 years, a resident of the Third ward,
died after an illness of six weeks on Friday morning.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  February 2, 1888
*******
[Miss Sofie/cause: Hemorrhage of the heart]


HENRY G. BACKHAUS

Henry G. Backhaus, Jr., 41, of 1021 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, July 1, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. 
Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Backhaus was born October 18, 1944 at St. Nazianz, son of Henry Backhaus Sr., 
and the late Imelda Scherer Backhaus. He married the former Patricia Streckert 
on August 26, 1971 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Shirley at home; his father, 
Henry Backhaus Sr., of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Sherry 
Backhaus of Valders; a sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Steve Wesemer of 
Sheboygan; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8:30 pm by Father Gerry.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1986 page 18


LOUISA BACKLAND

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899:
Death in the local mental facility on Sun. night of Mrs. L. Backland who 
had been an inmate there for the past five years. The burial took place 
yesterday.
********
Mrs. Louisa Backland died at the County Asylum last night, aged 44 years. 
She has been in poor health ever since she became an inmate of the 
institution, five years ago. The funeral will be held at the asylum 
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 30, 1899 P.1
********
[cause: Brights disease]


FRIEDERICKA BACKMANN

Frieda Barckmann
Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Frieda Barckmann
Death Date:	12 Nov 1903
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 04
Page Number: 0253
Reel:	051
Image: 1498
Index Volume: 02
Sequence Number:	014455
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Wilhelmine Fredericke Kannenberg Baeckmann
Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Wilhelmine Fredericke Kannenberg Baeckmann
Color: White
Sex: Female
Occupation: Housewife
Age: 79 years-7 months
Status: widowed
Name of spouse: William Baeckmann
Birthplace: Germany
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1824
Death Date: 12 Nov 1903
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Acute Bronchitis
Duration of disease: 3 days
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery
Father: Kannenberg
Birthplace of Father: Germany
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Wilhelmina Fredricka BOECKMAN/bur. 11-14-1903/age 79 yrs./cause: bronchitis] 


WILHELM BACKMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901:
Death Wed. evening last week here of Wilhelm Boeckmann(sic) 
of old age debility. The deceased, who was born 22 Oct. 1822, 
leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held 
Sat. afternoon.
*********
[William Boeckmann/bur. 08-23-1901/age 79 yrs./cause: general debility]


HARVEY J. BACKUS

Harvey J. Backus Dies at Hospital 
Harvey J. Backus, 63, of 1129 New York avenue, Manitowoc, member of the Manitowoc 
police and fire commission, died Friday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. He 
had been ill several months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Methodist church. The 
Rev. Francis Foulke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery
Mr. Backus was born in 1887 at Independence, Kan. He spent his early life in that 
city. He was elected sheriff, serving eight years in that office. He was the 
youngest person ever to hold that office in Kansas. 
He located in Manitowoc in 1926 and was a shipping foreman at the Manitowoc Portland 
Cement company, a position he held until his death.
Mr. Backus was named to the police and fire commission in Manitowoc in 1945 to fill 
the unexpired term of Frank Petrosky, who resigned and was renamed to a five year 
term in 1948. He served as secretary of the commission and in 1948 was elected 
president. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Mr. Backus married the former Elsie Madden in Independence in 1910. She died in 1922. 
In 1931 he was married to Mrs. Josephine Hallisy of Manitowoc.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Frank DeF’aut and Mrs. Louis Ansorge, 
both of Manitowoc; four sons, Carl Backus of Geneva, Ill., Richard Hallisy of 
Bloomsburg, Pa., and Raymond and Leo Hallisy both of Manitowoc; brother, Lon Backus 
of Wichita Falls, Tex.; six sisters, Mrs. C. R. Shannon, and Mrs. Hattie Fleek both 
of Davenport, Ia., Mrs. T. J. Roark of Independence, Kan., Mrs. Eldora Moore of 
Bartelsville, Okla, Mrs. Willis Sims of Wichita Falls, Tex., and Mrs. Ed Estes of 
Detroit; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht funeral home in Manitowoc from Sunday non until 
11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1950   P. 2
*******
[d. 09-01-1950/age 63 yrs.]


HOPE M. BACKUS-GESELL

Hope Mary Backus Gessell(sic), infant daughter of Mary Jo Backus-Gessell was born and 
died Wednesday, January 1, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc
Funeral Services will be held at 8 .m. Sunday, January 18, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Carl Meulemans with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her mother, Mary Jo Backus Gesell, Manitowoc; one sister, Heather Jo 
Backus, at home; maternal grandmother, Joette Backus, Manitowoc; maternal grandfather, 
Raymond H. Backus, Manitowoc; uncles and aunts, Joseph and Margaret Backus, Two Rivers, 
Scott and Shirley Backus, Mishicot, Raymond J. and Brenda Backus, Manitowoc, Jennifer 
Backus, Manitowoc; cousins, Brian, Randy and Danielle Backus; maternal great-grandfather, 
Joseph Gallenberger, Manitowoc; special great-aunt, Bernette Davis, Manitowoc; her father, 
Curtis Hunter Paul Gesell, Manitowoc; paternal grandmother, Barbara (Michael) Gray, Two 
Rivers; uncles and aunts, Steve and Linda Hein, Ohio, Rick and Lisa Hein, Ohio, Tammy and 
Christopher Augustine, Manitowoc, Lance Gesell, Andrew Gray, Thomas Gray, all at home; 
paternal great-grandparents, Lester and Anita Tetzlaff, Manitowoc; special great-
grandparents, Henry and LuAnn Gray, Mishicot; cousins, Derek Hein, Ryan and Alex Hart, 
Hailey Augustine; other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her 
maternal great-grandmother, Bernice Gallenberger and her paternal grandfather, Glen 
Gesell.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 p.m. Sunday until the 
time of service at 8 a.m. 
The first star I gaze upon tonight 
Will be my Angel's guiding light. 
Amid all joy and hope or fear, 
My Angel hovers every near.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1998  P. 2


JOETTE B. BACKUS

Joette B. Backus, age 74, of 1315 S. 12th Street, Manitowoc, died early 
Tuesday morning, April 9, 2013, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc, with her family by her side.
She was born on May 16, 1938, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Bernice (Lehman) Gallenberger. Joette was a graduate of Manitowoc 
Lincoln High School, Class of 1956. Joette enjoyed helping her daughter, 
Jennifer, at Jenn's Java on Washington Street in Manitowoc. She also enjoyed 
her backyard and her puppies Shadow and Star. Joette's favorite thing to do 
was drink beer, smoke cigarettes, do crafts and listen to the Milwaukee 
Brewers lose. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by a son: Scott Backus and a granddaugther: Hope 
Mary Backus. She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Susan Radey 
and a brother-in-law: Robert Davis.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a private 
graveside service will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
At Joette's request, her family would like to invite you to Jenn's Java on 
Friday, April 12, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to laugh, celebrate and 
drink a cup of coffee in her memory.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical C.C.U., 
especially (private), for the wonderful care extended to her and her family.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
If you knew Joette, you will know why we say please no flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 2013 


JOHN BACKUS

John Backus, 47, of 2615 Sheridan Pl., Manitowoc, died at his home Wednesday 
morning following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Clement Kerr will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Backus was born in 1904 in Manitowoc Rapids, and in 1936 married Mary Hogan 
of Manitowoc, and they resided in the city. Mr. Backus was a 25 year man at the 
Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company where he was a die setter. 
Survivors are the wife; two sons, Donald, a student at the Salvatorian Seminary 
in St. Nazianz, and James at home; daughter, Judith at home; three brothers, 
Joseph of Kelley Lake, Henry of St. Louis, Mo., and Charles of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Roberts and Mrs. Richard Bauer of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. 
Another sister, Mrs. Mike Heidorf of Grand Rapids, Mich., died a year ago.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from Thursday evening 
until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. 
Backus was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of 
Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1952  P. 2
********
[d. 10-22-1952/age 47 yrs./bur. on Mrs. John J. Hogan lot]


JOSEPHINE BACKUS

Mrs. Josephine Backus, 89, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Thursday 
at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. 
Private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Backus, nee Josephine Eisner, was born June 15, 1887, at Alverno, daughter 
of the late John and Johanna Steder Eisner. She was married to Ray C. Hallisy 
May 2, 1905. He preceded her in death Sept. 9, 1915. She was married to Harvey 
Backus Oct. 24, 1931. He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1950.
Survivors include a son, Leo A. Hallisy, of Manitowoc, a step-son, Carl Backus, 
of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Marie) DeFaut, of Crooked Lake, Wis., and 
Mrs. Louis (Lucille) Ansorge, of Cato; a brother, Edward of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. William (Ella) Waniger, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grand-
children. Two sons, Raymond J. and Dr. Richard G. Hallisy; a brother, George; 
two sisters, Clara and Amanda; a step-sister, Mary and a grandson, Louis 
Ansorge Jr., preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Augst 27, 1976  P. 14
********
[age 89 yrs./widow of Harvey Backus]


MARY BACKUS

Mrs. John Backus, 55, of 2615 Sheridan Pl., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Backus, the former Mary Hogan, was born April 14, 1912, at Maple Grove, 
daughter of the late John and Catherine Brennan Hogan. She was educated at 
Maple Grove School, Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and Mount Mary College, 
Milwaukee, and was married to Mr. Backus, Oct. 14, 1936. He died Oct. 22, 1952. 
She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons, Don, of Albany, N.Y., and Jim of Manitowoc and a 
daughter, Miss Judy, of Elm Grove, Wis., a brother, Sherman, of Manitowoc and 
two grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where at 7 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1967  P. 22
********
[d. 08-12-1967/age 55 yrs./widow of John Backus/bur. on Mrs. John J. Hogan lot]


PAUL A. BACKUS

Paul A. Backus, age 75, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
and formerly of 4622 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, at 
Shady Lane.
The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Casimir Catholic Church 
(St. Thomas the Apostle), Northeim, by the Rev. David Beaudry on Wednesday, 
Sept. 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded by Drews-Bleser American Legion Post #88.
Paul was born Aug. 24, 1926 and was a life-long resident of Manitowoc County. His 
parents were the late Joseph C. and Ida Neumeyer Backhaus. On May 30, 1951 he 
married Ethel Holt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Paul served with the 
U.S. Army under Gen. Douglas MacArthur in occupied Japan from 1946 to 1948. He 
then worked for 29 years for Grey-Robinson Construction Company as a crane operating 
engineer. He belonged to the Manitowoc Rifle and Pistol Club and enjoyed deer and 
pheasant hunting every fall. He was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel; four children: Larry (Jill) Backus of Cato; Kathy 
(Joe) Neumeyer of Kiel; Kristy (Jim) Parkins of Eau Claire; Paul Holt (Pam) Backus 
of Valders; six grandchildren: Sarah, Travis, Amber and Courtney Neumeyer; and 
Valerie and Cole Parkins; three brothers: Ray Backus, Allen (Gen) Backhaus, all of 
Manitowoc; James (Darlene) Backus of Kaukauna; two sisters: Alice Eisner of Manitowoc; 
Ruth (Rolland) Spatcheck of Reedsville: a sister-in-law: Carol (Lyle) of Green Bay; 
a brother-in-law: Ralph (Eunice) Wedekind of Two Rivers; also nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Robert Backus; two sisters: Marie 
Miller and Charlotte Ebenhoe; three brothers-in-law: Edward Ebenhoe, Henry Miller and 
Paul Eisner; also his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Tuesday (TONIGHT) from 5 to 
8 p.m. and Wednesday at St. Casimir Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of 
Mass at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. led by 
Brenda Korinek.
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 2001 P. A6


ALLEN BACON    (d. 1870)

DIED. - At Manitowoc, on the 13th of July, of Cholera morbus, Allan M., only 
son of O.R. and Elizabeth S. Bacon, aged 7 years, 10 months and 7 days.
The bereaved parents of the deceased need not be assured of the deep, heartfelt 
sympathy of their very many friends and acquaintances in this community.
We know how hard it is to give up a beloved child to death and the grave, but we 
know too that our beloved departed ones are safe and happy, and that we shall 
meet them soon where there is no trouble, no pain, no more separation forever and 
ever.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, July 14, 1870  pg. 1
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Bacon.-At Manitowoc, July 13, of cholera morbus, Allan M., only son of O.R. and 
Elizabeth S. Bacon, aged 7 years, 10 months and 7 days.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 14, 1870 P. 3
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[Unk]-[O.C. Bacon/bur. 07-16-1870](This is Allen. Common practice was to
use the father's name in the entry in the burial book)


BERNICE H. BACON

Bernice "Bunny" H. Bacon, of Northbrook, Ill., formerly of Glenview, Ill., passed 
away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 in Northbrook, Ill.
Bernice was born May 10, 1908 in Manitowoc.
She was the wife of the late Donald F. Bacon; mother of Bonnie J. (Larry) Donaldson 
and the late Robert L. Bacon; grandmother of DJ Ray; sister of the late Mel 
Kitzerow, the late Wilma Schultz and the late Sylvia Steiner.
Private services and interment were held in Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to the organ fund at Zion Lutheran Church. Attn.: Letty Loescher, 
7387 Hwy.W. Greenleaf, WI 54126.
N.H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, Glenview, Ill., assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 2001  P. A3
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[cremated]


DONALD F. BACON

Donald F. Bacon, 75, a resident of Glenview, Ill., a former Manitowoc resident, 
died Saturday morning, May 14, in a Park Ridge, Ill., nursing home.
Private funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bacon was born July 30, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late John L. and 
Mathilde Nienaber Bacon. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and married 
Bernice H. Kitzerow Sept. 23, 1931, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. 
They had lived at Glenview, Ill., the past 30 years. He was former district 
manager for Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, retiring in 1976. 
While in Manitowoc Mr. Bacon was active with the local chapter of Boy Scouts 
of America, and was awarded the Silver Beaver medal. He was a member of Glenview 
Community Church. 
Survivors include his wife, Bernice, a son, Robert Bacon of Laramie, Wyo.; a 
daughter, Bonnie Jean Bacon of Glenview; a brother, John L. Bacon of Manitowoc 
and a grandson.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials would be appreciated to Resurrection Nursing 
Pavilion, 1001 North Greenwood Ave., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1983  P. 3
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[d. Park Ridge, IL/age 75 yrs/bur. on John Bacon lot]


E. ARTHUR BACON

Ezra Arthur Bacon
Baptism • U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989
Name: Ezra Arthur Bacon
Gender: Male
Record Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 20 Sep 1851
Baptism Place: Tiashoke (Buskirk), Rensselaer, New York, USA
Death Date:	18 Mar
Father: O R Bacon
Mother: Elizabeth Smith
"U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989"
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[O.R.(Arthur)Bacon/bur. 02-01-1866/burial register has buried 
the son of O.R. Beeken, L1 B68]


ELIZA ANN BACON    (d. 1912)

DIED:
Mrs. Eliza Bacon died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Matie Frick, 
620 Huron street. Mrs. Bacon had been in feeble health for some time. She was born 
in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1836 and came to Manitowoc over 50 years ago. She was 
married here in 1860 to John Bacon who passed away several years ago. There are 
three children who survive her: Mrs. Lillian Stevens of Ashland, Mrs. Matie Frick 
and John Bacon of this city.
The funeral was held on Sunday. Rev. Windiate officiated. Interment was in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 5, 1912  pg. 1
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MRS. ELIZA BACON DIES
Pioneer Passes To Her Reward, the End Coming on Thursday
Ill for some period of time, Mrs. Eliza Bacon on Thursday gave up her spirit 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Matie Frick, 620 Huron St., her death coming 
peacefully and with the decedent resigned and happy in the knowledge that she 
was to go to her reward. With the passing of Mrs. Bacon came to an end a life 
that has been spent mostly in this city where she has made many friends who will 
feel deep sorrow in her death.
Mrs. Bacon was born in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1836 and came here where she was 
married to the late Mr. Bacon in 18?? The family surviving consist of Mrs. Matie 
Frick, this city, Mrs. Lilllian Stevens, Ashland and John, this city. The funeral 
will be held from the Frick home on Sunday, Rev. Windiate officiating and 
interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Aug. 8, 1912
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[Anna Eliza Bacon/cause: cancer of the intestines]


ELIZABETH BACON    (d. 1883)

DIED: BACON—On Saturday, June 16th, 1883, Mrs. Bacon, widow of the late 
O.R. Bacon of this city.
The deceased was for many years a resident of Manitowoc and had endeared 
herself to a large circle of friends who will sincerely regret her death. 
She was deeply affected by the death of her husband and the cause which 
led to her demise may be traced to that event. She leaves two daughters 
to whom the sympathies of the community are extended.
The funeral occurred on Tuesday from the residence of the deceased.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 21, 1883
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[Mrs. Baeken/bur. 06-18-1883]
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Notice to Creditors.
39  (First publication Aug. 7, 1883.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth S. Bacon, deceased.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Letters of administration on said estate of 
Elizabeth S. Bacon having been issued to Hattie E. Bacon on the 31st day 
of July A.D., 1883, and six months from and after said day being allowed 
and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and 
allowance, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, on the first 
Tuesday of September, and October 1883 and on February 12th, 1884 at the 
probate office in the city of Manitowoc in said county, receive, examine 
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against said deceased.
Dated July 31, 1883.
R.D.Smart, County Judge.
G.G. Sedgwick, Attorney.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, August 14, 1883 P. 4


GLADYS BACON

Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Roger Strebel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bacon, nee Gladys Meneau, was born Jan. 8, 1914, at Marinette, daughter 
of the late Eugene and Mary Marineau Meneau. She was married to John L. Bacon 
July 14, 1938, at Two Rivers, and the couple located in Manitowoc. Mrs. Bacon 
was a member of the Homemakers Club and the Altar Society of Holy Innocents 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Arnold of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Morey and Mrs. Earl 
Tome of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Domnitz of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Mrs. Fred 
Levenhagen of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1971
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Funeral services for Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roger Strebel will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday 
where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1971


JESSIE L. BACON

Jessie Drida Bacon, age 92, a resident of Kindred Hearts, 5005 Vista 
Road, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 
at Kindred Hearts. 
Jessie was born on Nov. 12, 1913, in Forest Junction, to the late Robert 
and Ottilie Reim Haese. She was raised and educated in Manitowoc, and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. On May 27, 
1939, she married James Drida in Manitowoc. James preceded her in death 
on July 4, 1971. She later married John Bacon on May 18, 1974. John 
preceded her in death on May 14, 2004. After Jessie graduated from 
Lincoln High School, she worked at Aluminum Specialty Company in Manitowoc, 
and later was employed at Rummele's Jewelry Store in Manitowoc for many 
years. Once she retired, she then had an opportunity to become active in 
the YMCA. She valued and cherished the friends she met there, and the 
activities they enjoyed together. 
Survivors include two daughters: Sandy Mitcheltree, Milwaukee, and Kay 
Drida, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Dennis Mitcheltree, Brooklyn, N.Y., 
and Denise Keon, Green Bay; three great-grandchildren: Antoinette Briguglio-
Mitcheltree, New York City, and Kelsey and Molly Keon, Green Bay; also 
other relatives and friends surviving. Jessie was preceded in death by 
her parents, her first husband: James Drida, her second husband: John 
Bacon, five sisters and three brothers. 
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas J. Dunham officiating. The 
family will greet relatives and friends from noon until the time of the 
memorial service at 1 p.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Jessie's family would like to express a special thank you to all the 
employees (past and present) of Kindred Hearts for all the extraordinary 
loving care they provided over the past five years. You and your kindness 
will never be forgotten. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 2006


JOHN GUYLES BACON

John Bacon,  a person well known in Manitowoc and this city, died last night from the 
effects of blood poisoning that resulted from an injury to one of his knees which he 
received several days ago. For the past twenty-five years or more he carried the mail 
and express to and from the depot in Manitowoc and never in all that time was there 
anything lost an account of his negligence or unfaithfulness. For the past three years in 
addition to his duties in Manitowoc, he has come to this city three times a day in charge 
of the express matter on the branch line between that city and this.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Oct. 20, 1896
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Death Tues. morning of 65 yr. old John Bacon, a well-known 
citizen of our city. The deceased had suffered an injury to 
his knee a few days ago, but blood poisoning set in and took 
his life.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-FIve Years Ago - (1896)
John Bacon of this city died on Tuesday morning of blood poisoning, caused by 
an accident to his knee received the preceding Thursday. He was born at Benton, 
Lake County, Illinois in 1839 and was 57 years old at the time of his death. 
He came to Manitowoc forty years ago and has since lived here. He was the only 
expressman and mail carrier the city ever had and was one of the most faithful 
to a trust that ever assumed an obligation. It mattered not what the weather 
nor how heavy the labor, John never failed in his duty. He was punctuality 
itself. He had a wide circle of acquaintances and was known everywhere as a 
generous, kind-hearted man.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 27, 1921
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[cause: heart failure]
(Note: The age is off in the obit. but this was common)


JOHN L. BACON, SR.  (d. 1946)

John L. Bacon, 72, of 932 Lincoln boulevard, died last night in his sleep of 
a heart attack. His son, John Jr., with whom he resided, spoke to his father 
at 10:30 p.m. when he retired, and when he went to awaken him this morning, 
he found him dead.
Mr. Bacon was a salesman for the Smalley Manufacturing Co. of this city, and 
for the past 22 years was a salesman for the Fox River Tractor Co. of Appleton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Friends my call at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time for 
services Friday.
Mr. Bacon was born in 1874 and was a lifelong resident of this city. In 1903 
he married Miss Mathilde L. Nienaber. She preceded her husband in death four 
years ago. Survivors are two sons, John L., of this city and Donald F. of Two 
Rivers and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1946 P. 2
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[d. 05-08-1946/age 72 yrs.]


JOHN L. BACON    (d. 2004)

John L. Bacon, 91, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest Friday morning, May 14, 2004, with his daughters by his side at Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center. 
Private funeral services for the family were held Sunday afternoon at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Schwab officiated the burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
John was born Jan. 3, 1913, in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late John Sr. and 
Mathilda Neinabor Bacon. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 
1931. He was married to his beloved Gladys Meneau on July 13, 1931, in Two Rivers. 
She preceded him in death on June 25, 1971. He later married Jessie Haese Drida on 
May 18, 1974, in Manitowoc. John had been employed for Medusa Cement Company for 
43 years, retiring in 1978 as an analytical chemist. He had been a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church. John's special interests included his two daughters, 
hunting and training dogs along with being an avid Green Bay Packer football fan. 
John is survived by his wife, Jessie; John's two daughters and one son-in-law: 
Susan and Gerald Czekala Sr., and Barbara Bacon, both of Manitowoc; three grand-
children: Debra Holschbach, Douglas (Julie) Steeber and Daniel Steeber; two great-
grandchildren: Matthew John and Kaitlyn Holschbach; two stepdaughters: Sandra 
Mitcheltree and Kay Drida; two step-grandchildren: Dennis Mitcheltree and Denise 
(Tom) Keon; two step-great-grandchildren: Kelsey and Molly Keon; along with other 
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, 
Gladys Meneau and one brother, Donald Bacon. 
In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family requests in memory of John that one 
act of kindness be done. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with arrangements. 
To all Shady Lane Nursing Care Center staff, especially the nurses and caregivers 
on second floor, along with the residents and their families: You are truly God's 
finest and we are proud to have walked beside you. You will be remembered always. 
Thank you, John, Barb and Sue.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004
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(married Gladys Meneau/Jessie Haese Drida)


LYDIA BACON

In Manitowoc, on the 15th July, 1867, at the residence of her son, Mr. O. R. Bacon, 
Mrs. Lydia Bacon, aged 71 years and 9 months.
Mrs. Bacon was a native of Washington County, N.Y., and the widow of Samuel Bacon, 
formerly of Otsego county, N.Y. After his decease, she continued to occupy the 
homestead until about three years ago, when she determined to dispose of her 
property in New York and make her home with her children, most of whom had moved 
to Wisconsin. Her health had been feeble for several years, and death did not 
surprise her. She united with the Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, N.Y, at the 
age of 21 years, and had been for twenty years a consistent member of the household 
of faith. Possessed of a temper remarkable for meekness and quietness, and gentle 
and retiring in her disposition, her worth was appreciated only by those intimately 
acquainted. Patient to the last, unmurmuring and submissive, anxious lest her 
sickness might be wearisome to others, she bore her suffering with Christian 
resignation. Trusting the Savior, and hoping for the resurrection of the just, 
Death seemed bereft of his sting, and the grave to claim no victory. She was no 
stranger to affliction, having mourned the death of a husband and four children. 
Four still survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate and devoted mother. Till 
now the family was equally divided, a father and four children waiting on one 
side, and four with the mother on the other. We humbly trust she has been called 
to go up higher. May death have no other office than to wean from earth and wed 
to heaven. May he never deplete the circle of survivors on earth, but to enlarge 
the circle of the saved in heaven.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 19, 1867  P. 4
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[Mrs. Baken/bur. 07-14-1867/Burial register has buried the mother of 
Mr. O.R. Beken, $2.50]


MATHILDE (NIENABER) BACON

Mrs. John L. Bacon, 66, (photo) former city school teacher and active 
for years in First Presbyterian church circles, died early Sunday at 
the home, 932 Lincoln boulevard. Death was due to a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the 
First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Bacon, nee Mathilda Nienaber, was born in Germany in 1875 and 
when a child accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. After completing 
her schooling, she taught school in the city for a number of years, 
being on the staffs of the McKinley and Madison schools.
In 1903 she was married to John L. Bacon.
She was an active worker in the Frist Presbyterian church for many 
years. She was a membwer of the Lois Society, Westminster Circle, and 
Missionary Society of the congregation and was also prominent in girl 
Scout activities.
She is survived by the widower; two sons, John L. Jr., and Donald, 
both of this city, brother Henry, of Minneapolis; two sisters, Mrs. 
John Rusboldt and Miss Minnie Nienaber of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight 
until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 2, 1942 P.2
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[d. 03-01-1942/age 66 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation/
wife of John Bacon]


OWEN BACON    (d. 1882)

Gone to Rest.
DIED, on Sunday, June 18, 1882, at ten o'clock in the evening, O.R. Bacon, aged 
61 years and 10 months.
Mr. O.R. Bacon was born at Stillwater, Saratogo Co., N.Y., on August 27, 1821. 
He studied medicine with Dr. S.A. Cook at Roy, N.Y., and afterwards at the Medical 
College of Castleton, Vermont. From this institution he graduated November 22, 
1848. After graduation he practiced medicine for some time at Buskirk Bridge, N.Y. 
On March 12, 1850, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Smith. In 1854 he removed to 
Waukesha, and two years later to Manitowoc. He was employed as principal of the 
public schools for six years. In 1861, at the breaking out of the war, he was 
assigned to duty as clerk in the paymaster's office at St. Louis. Returning to 
Manitowoc, after being engaged in the flour and feed business for a short time, 
he entered the drug business as a member of the firm of Bacon, Toombs & Co. 
Gradually his partners entered upon other pursuits, and he became sole proprietor. 
Since that time he was actively engaged in the business until within a month ago, 
when illness compelled him to desist from labor.
Such are the facts, briefly stated, that make up the career of him, whose body has 
to-day (sic) been consigned to the earth. It has been an honorable career of 
usefulness.
As a business man Mr. Bacon was scrupulously honest and straight forward, always 
ready to support any enterprise. As a citizen, he was law-abiding and conservative, 
yet ever aiming to build up the various interests of the city. As a man, he lived 
a life that may well be placed before young men, as a splendid example to follow.
He was buried by the Masons, in accordance with his expressed wishes. He lived as 
a just and upright Mason and his life regulated by morality, faith and justice will 
be rewarded by eternal bliss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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One of the characteristic of the late O.R. Bacon was his aptitude for teaching 
singing. It was this that was the real cause of his removing to Manitowoc. He had 
acquired quite a reputation as a teacher of music in Waukesha and was invited to 
Manitowoc to teach a small class. He gave so much satisfaction and won so many 
friends, that, in order to induce him to remain the citizens offered him the 
principalship of their public school. He accepted and filled the position during 
six years to the entire satisfaction of all.
During the time of the rebellion he raised a singing class that gave many public 
concerts. All these he managed so successfully, that quite a sum of money was netted, 
all of which he turned over to the soldiers' fund.
This talent for teaching was also used by him in building up the Presbyterian Church. 
He was a firm and faithful follower in the Presbyterian Church and to his earnest 
efforts is due in a great degree the unprecedanted growth and success of the Sunday 
School of that church.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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The memorial services in memory of O.R. Bacon, deceased, will take place at the 
Presbyterian church next Sunday morning.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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Mr. W.D. Bacon, of Waukesha, arrived last evening, to attend the funeral of his 
brother this morning.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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O.R. Bacon died on Monday morning after a painful illness of some months.
Early in the spring his health began to fail, and though nothing of a fatal 
character was anticipated, he kept growing weaker until he was unable to quit 
his bed.
His disease made rapid progress from this time and quickly destroyed hope.
Mr. Bacon, was born in Stillwater, Barstoga county N.Y., August 27,  1821. He 
studied medicine with Dr. S.A. Cook, of Troy, N.Y., and graduated in the medical 
college of Casselton, Vermont, after which he practiced medicine at Buskirk 
Bridge, N.Y.  While there he married Miss Eliza Smith, March 12, 1850. In 1854 
he moved west and settled at Waukesha. He came to Manitowoc to give lessons in 
music, intending to maintain his residence at Waukesha. But his success as a 
teacher of music induced the school board to offer him the principalship of the 
north side school, which he accepted in 1855 and took up his residence in the 
city. He continued principal for the period of six years. He then became 
paymaster's clerk and was stationed for sometime at St. Louis. At the close of 
the year he engaged in the four and feed business, but soon after quit that and 
started a drug store, in which business he continued until his death.
He was a man of deep religious convictions, rather retiring habits and strict
integrity. He enjoyed the respect of all who knew him and lived without making
enemies.
His funeral took place on Tuesday, appropriate services being held at the
Presbyterian church.  On account of sickness in the family the services in the
church were brief; but memorial services will be held on Sunday morning and the 
sermon preached by Rev. Mr. Craig.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 22, 1882
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The North Side school is dismissed this morning, on account of the funeral of 
the late O.R. Bacon.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 1
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Dr. Currens and Messrs. Evans, Rau and Van Norstrand represented the Two Rivers 
Masons at the funeral of the late O.R. Bacon.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, June 27, 1882 P. 2
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[O.R. Baeken/bur. 06-21-1882/age 55 yr.]


WALTER W. BACON    (d. 1865)

DIED:
In this village, August 30, Walter W., aged 3 months, son of John G. 
and Eliza Bacon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Friday, September 1, 1865  pg. 4


LEOLA M. BADGER

Miss Leola M. Badger, 71, of 718 N. Water St., Manitowoc, died Friday, March 22, 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Badger was born March 26, 1913, at Concord, New Hampshire, daughter of the 
late Ernest Charles and Ruby May Burn Badger. She worked at Kingsburg brewery and 
later at Sorge's Dairy in Manitowoc. While attending college she was a member of 
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Miss Badger was also a member of Manitowoc Chapter of 
American Red Cross, where she had volunteered her services for over 44 years. She 
was a member of the Board of Directors of the Red Cross and was instrumental in 
getting the Meals of Rolling Wheels started for the Red Cross. Miss Badger was a 
driver for that program for 12 years. In 1976 she received the Clara Barton Award 
in recognition of her exceptional volunteer service to the American Red Cross. She 
was also a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Richard Charles Preston of Orlando, Fla., and a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Dorothy S. Preston of Santa Maria, Calif. She was preceded in death by 
two brothers, Ernest Charles Badger Jr. and Richard Badger in infancy.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 
Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials would be 
appreciated to Manitowoc Chapter of the American Red Cross or First Presbyterian 
Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1985  P. 3
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[age 71 yrs/single/bur. on John M. and Florence Spindler lot]


ARCHIE BAECKMAN

13 YEAR OLD BOY A VICTIM OF THE “FLU”
Arthur(sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. August Baeckman, (illegible) street, 
died (illegible)death being due to complications which followed an 
illness of influenza. Deceased was the second oldest of a family 
of five children and was born in this city thirteen years ago. He 
attended the public school here and had always been a bright, healthy 
lad until taken ill with the flu. Besides the parents, three brothers, 
Bernard, Francis and Elmer and one sister, Irene survive him. The 
funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon from the home. 
Rev. Axtell officiating and interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 02, 1919 Page 5
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[bur. 04-04-1919/cause: wienice convulsions/
bur. on August Baeckman Jr. lot]


AUGUST BAECKMAN    (d. 1933)

BAECKMAN DEATH TODAY 
Tailor Had Been Ill Here For Only Few Days 
After an illness of less than two weeks, August Baeckman, 49, who was engaged 
in the tailoring trade here all his life, died early today at the home, 516 
North Fourth street. Since the death of his partner Mr. Baeckman conducted 
alone the tailoring establishment that bears his name on South Tenth street.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, 
in charge of the Rev. Phipps with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in this city and after finishing his schooling learned 
the tailoring trade. He was employed for a number of years by Frank Linder and 
then formed a partnership with Otto Hackbarth. This continued until the death 
of the latter.
Mr. Baeckman was married here 2? years ago to Miss Winifred Houghton who 
survives with three sons, Bernard, Francis and Elmer and two daughters, Irene 
and Ruth, all at home. His mother, Mrs. Louise Baeckman, three sisters, Alvina, 
Louisa and Viola and a brother, Walter, all of Manitowoc, also survive.
The remains may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral at the Pfeffer funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 14, 1933 P. 2
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[bur. 09-16-1933/age 49 yrs/cause: chronic interstitial nephritis 
myocarditis/aka Boeckman]


BERNARD AUGUST BAECKMAN

Bernard A. Baeckman, age 93, formerly of 516 N. 4th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning, August 15, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 1998, at the Reinbold & 
Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate with 
burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Baeckman was born November 5, 1904, in Manitowoc, son of the late August 
and Winifred (Houghton) Baeckman. He attended schools in Manitowoc. Bernard 
worked for the Mirro Aluminum Company for many years, retiring in 1970. He 
was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth (Donald) Cyr, Milwaukee; 
two nieces, Patricia (John) Sykora, St. Charles, Ill., Nancy (Dennis) Stein, 
Woodbury, Minn. ; one nephew, Francis (Lynn) Cyr, Green Lake, Wis.; three grand 
nephews, Chad Stein, Phillip Stein, both of Woodbury, Minn., Nicholas Cyr, 
Green Lake, Wis.; and three grandnieces, Paula Stein, New York, N.Y., Teresa 
(Ryan) Bundy, St. Charles, Ill., Marie (David) Gatz, Burnsville, Minn. He was 
preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established for First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 1998  P. 2


BETTY JANE BAECKMAN

Betty Jane Claire Kopecky was laid to rest beside her parents in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, after a private graveside service led by Deacon Paul 
Kieffer.
Betty Jane was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Manitowoc, and passed away July 26, 
2009, in Appleton, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Ellen Baeckman; husbands: 
Jacob Nitzschke, Edward Stanzsel and Leonard Kopecky; family friend: Glenn R. 
"Red" Ball; and a preborn great-granddaughter: Shiloh Cooper-Nitzschke. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
"Forever Young"
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 24, 2010


ELLEN MYRTLE BAECKMAN

Ellen M. Baeckman, age 106, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2006, at the center. 
Ellen was born on March 1, 1900, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Andrew 
and Amelia Boechmann Stern. In March of 1923 she married Elmer Baeckman in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1946. Ellen and her husband 
Elmer were owners and operators of a carnival concession business for many 
years until their retirement. She was a member of St. John's United Church 
of Christ in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include one daughter: Betty J. Kopecky, Manitowoc; one granddaughter: 
Pamela Nitzschke, Neenah; four great-grandchildren: Billy John, Arizona, 
Chelsea, Manitowoc, Christopher, Neenah, Daniel and his wife Jessica, Manitowoc; 
five great-great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive. Ellen was also 
preceded in death by one son-in-law: Leonard Kopecky; four sisters: Anna, Marie, 
Clare, Della; and two brothers: George and Joe.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Dr. Rev. Jim Klein 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 13, 2006
(Note: Her husband is listed under Baeckmann.)


ELMER BAECKMAN    (b. 1909)

Elmer W. Baeckman, 36, (photo) of 516 North Fourth street, chemist at the 
city's sewage treatment plant since it was opened in 1940, died Saturday 
night at the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill with a blood 
ailment for the past several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the first Presbyterian church will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in this city in 1909 and was graduated from Lincoln high school 
in 1927. Entering Dakota Wesleyan university, at Mitchell, S.D., he received 
a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in chemistry. While attending school there 
he was manager of the basketball team for two seasons and a member of Kappa Pi 
Phi fraternity.
Following his graduation from the Dakota school, Mr. Baeckman entered a special 
Firestone tire school at Akron, Ohio, and returning to Manitowoc, took employ-
ment with the Clark Oil company until his appointment to the position of chemist 
at the sewage plant.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. August Baeckman of this city; two brothers, 
Bernard and Francis both of this city; two sisters, Irene and Mrs. Donald Cyr 
of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 14, 1946 P.2
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[d. 10-12-1946/age 36 yrs./bur. on Mrs. August Baeckman, Jr. lot-his mother] 


ELMER F. BAECKMANN

Elmer F. Baeckmann, 48, of 724 South 20th street, lifelong city resident, died 
Sunday night at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Johns Evangelical 
church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Baeckmann was born in this city in 1897 and in 1923 married Miss Ellen Stern. 
He was employed as a painter and decorator.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.) of this city; 
brother, Charles of Newton; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Carstens and Mrs. Mabel 
Duca of this city, Mrs. Lydia Henrickson of Waukesha and Mrs. Reinhard Lange of 
route 1, Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after noon Tuesday and will 
be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 8, 1946 P.2
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[d. 04-07-1946/age 48 yrs.]


FRANCIS E. BAECKMAN

Francis Baeckman, 72, of 516 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
October 11, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baeckman was born April 13, 1908, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and 
Winifred Houghton Baeckman. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc schools 
and was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1968.
Survivors include a brother, Bernard A. Baeckman of Manitowoc; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Ruth and Donald Cyr of Milwaukee; two nieces, Mrs. John (Patricia) 
Sykora of St. Charles, Ill., and Mrs. Dennis (Nancy) Stein of St. Paul, Minn., 
a nephew, Francis Cyr of East Troy, Wis., and grand nieces and nephews. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 13, 1980 P.3


IRENE BAECKMAN

Miss Irene Baeckman, 62, of 516 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Baeckman was born Nov. 5, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August 
and Winifred Houghton Baeckman.
Survivors include two brothers, Bernard and Francis, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. 
Donald Cyr, of Milwaukee; two nieces and a nephew. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made 
to the First Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1969  P. 6
*******
[d. 04-25-1969/age 62 yrs./dau. of August J. and Winifred Baeckman]


WINIFRED BAECKMAN

Mrs. August Baeckman, 80, of 516 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Mrs. Baeckman, the former Winifred Houghton, was born Sept. 30, 1885, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Jones Houghton. Her husband 
died in 1933. She was a member of the Lois Society of First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Bernard and Francis, of Manitowoc and two daughters, 
Miss Irene Baeckman, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Cyr, of Richfield, Minn., 
a sister, Mrs. Blanche Serles, of Milwaukee and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fist Presbyterian 
Church and Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1965  P. 20 
********
[d. 12-18-1965/age 80 yrs./widow of August Baeckman Jr.]


ALVINA BAECKMANN

Alvina Baeckman(sic), 81, of 1109 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at home after an illness of four months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Baeckman was born Sept. 27, 1879, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August 
and Louise Keubke Baeckman. She was educated at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
School, Manitowoc. Until her retirement 25 years ago, she was employed in the 
millinery department of Schuette Bros. Co. department store and also at Wagner 
Style Shop, Manitowoc. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. 
Survivors include a brother, Walter of Manitowoc; two sisters, Louise and Viola 
of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the State Street entrance of the funeral home after 3 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1961  P. 19 
********
[bur. on John Keubke lot]
(This might be her b. record: Alwin E. Beckmann, b: 27 Sep 1879, Reel: 0115, 
Record: 001893/from microfiche births)


AUGUST BAECKMANN    (d. 1923)

DEATH COMES TO OLD PIONEER OF THE CITY
August Baeckmann, lifelong resident of this city and who for years conducted 
a wagon shop here, died at his home 1109 South Thirteenth street at 2:39 
o’clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of nearly a year. Mr. Baeckman 
was born in Germany July 22, 1854 but has made his home in this city since 
childhood. 
Eight months ago, Mr. Baeckman was forced to give up his business on Washington 
street because of failing health and the past two weeks has been confined to 
his bed, death being due to heart trouble. 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon from the home 
to the German Lutheran church and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Rev. 
Machmiller will officiate at the services, both at the church, of which Mr. 
Baeckmann was a life long member, and at the cemetery.
Decedant is survived by his widow, Mrs. Louise Baeckmann and six children, two 
sons Walter and August of this city, Mrs. Joseph Svoboda of Chicago, the Misses 
Alvina and Louise also of Manitowoc and Viola of Racine. Two brothers, Carl and 
Fred living in this county, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Wehrlie of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Andrew Atern of this city, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 28, 1923   P. 2
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[August Baeckman/bur 11-30-1923/cause: myocarditis]


CARL BAECKMANN

CARL BOECKMAN(sic) DIES AT HOME ON RURAL ROUTE
A heart ailment from which he suffered for the past several years, 
yesterday afternoon proved fatal to Carl Boeckman, 77, a resident 
of this city and county for 48 years. He died at his home on 
Manitowoc Route 2 at 3:30 o'clock.
Born in Germany July 31, 1851, Mr. Boeckman came to this country 
when a young man and for nearly half a century lived here. He 
married Miss Minnie Genz, a county resident, in 1881, Mrs. Boeckman 
preceding him in death three years ago.
He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Herman Carstens, wife of the 
county sheriff; Mrs. Ole Hendricksen, Waukesha; Mrs. Jule Henrickson, 
San Pedro, California; Mrs. Reinhart Lange, Manitowoc; Mrs. C. 
Grapentine, Topaz, Michigan, and Mrs. Albert Buttenhohn, Kewaunee; 
two sons, Elmer and Charles Boeckman of this city; a brother, Fred, 
of Kiel and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Werhle, Milwaukee, and Mrs. 
Andrew Stern, this city. Seventeen grand children also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Reinhart Lange, 950 S. Twenty-ninth street, Monday afternoon at 1:30 
o'clock, Rev. Klonka of Newton officiating at the home and at the 
services at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1929 P.1
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[cause: myocarditis]
*******
(Karl Baeckmann/d. 02/08/1929, Buried: 02/11/1929/from records of 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church)


CHARLES BAECKMANN

Charles Baeckmann, 69, of Custer St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for the past three 
days following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baeckmann was born August 2, 1887 in Manitowoc and as a young boy moved with 
his parents to the homestead farm in the Town of Newton. He operated the farm 
until his retirement three years ago after which he moved back to Manitowoc. He 
was the son of the late Carl and Minnie Genz Baeckmann.
Survivors include three sons, Gerald, Kenneth and Roger of Manitowoc; five 
sisters, Mrs. Lydia Henrickson of Waukesha, Mrs. Anna Karstens, Mrs. Mabel Duas 
and Mrs Emma Hendrickson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Reinert Lange of Rt. 4, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1957
*********
[d. 01-16-1957/age 69 yrs./cause: aortic stenosis/bur. on Carl Baeckmann Jr. lot]


EMIL BAECKMANN

DIES AT MILWAUKEE
Emil Boeckman (sic), Local Young Man Succumbs to Typhoid
After an illness of several days, due to complications of diseases, typhoid fever, 
appendicitis and pneumonia, Emil Boeckman, aged 21, formerly of this city, lately 
employed in the ship yards at Milwaukee, died Friday and the body was brought here 
and the funeral held from the Lutheran Church this afternoon. He is survived by his 
parents and several brothers and sisters residing on Thirteenth Street. Mr. Boeckman 
suffered an attack of appendicitis a few weeks ago and while confined with that, 
typhoid and pneumonia set in and because of his weakened condition he was unable to 
cope with the illness. While here Boeckman was employed at the ship yards and is 
well known in the West and South sides.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 23, 1910 page 1
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[cause: typhoid]


LOUISE BAECKMANN  (d. 1935)

Mrs. August Baeckman (sic) To Be Buried Here Friday
Mrs. Louise Baeckman, 74, widow of August Baeckman, died today at 
the home, 1109 South 13th street, after a lingering illness. Funeral 
services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. 
from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be 
at Evergreen.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Louise Keubke, was born in this 
city in 1861. She married August Baeckman in this city December 6, 
1878. Mr. Baeckman died 12 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Viola, Louise and Alvina, all of 
Manitowoc; a son Walter, city; and five grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the home Wednesday afternoon from the 
Vogelsang Funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 7, 1935 P.2
*********
[cause: carcinoma of lung/bur. on August Baeckmann lot/aka Boeckmann]


LOUISE BAECKMANN  (d. 1963)

Miss Louise Baeckman, 79, of 1109 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 8, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and 
Louise Keubke Baeckman.  She attended Lutheran School and the old West Side 
High School and was employed as a fitter in the Wagner Style Shop, Manitowoc, 
until her retirement in 1948.  
Among survivors are a brother, Walter, and a sister Miss Viola, of Manitowoc 
and several nieces and nephews.  A sister preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
******
[bur. on John Keubke lot]


VIOLA C. BAECKMANN

Mrs. Viola C. Baeckman, 82, formerly of 1109 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 
in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Koch will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Baeckman was born August 31, 1895 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late August 
and Louisa Keubke Baechman. She was reared in Manitowoc and attended First German 
Grade School, Manitowoc High School and Manitowoc County Normal. She received her 
teaching certificate in 1920 and from 1940 until her retirement in 1962 taught in 
the Racine Public Grade School system. Miss Baeckman was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include two nephews, Bernard and Francis Baeckman of Manitowoc and a 
niece, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Cyr of Milwaukee. Her parents, three brothers and two 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 
Tuesday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, April 22, 1978 - page 3
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[bur. on August Baeckman lot]


WALTER F. BAECKMANN

Walter F. Baeckman(sic), 87, formerly of S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday 
in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baeckman was born December 18, 1890 in Manitowoc, son of the late August and 
Louise Keubke Baeckman. He was reared in Manitowoc and educated in First German 
Lutheran School and Manitowoc High School, residing in Manitowoc all his life. 
He had been employed in the office of Mirro Aluminum Co. from 1911 until his 
retirement in 1948. Mr. Baeckman was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, former member of the church council, male choir and Lutheran Men's Club 
and a member of Mirro Retirement club.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Viola Baeckman of Manitowoc; two nephews, Bernard 
and Francis of Manitowoc and a niece, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Cyr of Milwaukee. Two 
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 
Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, March 29, 1978 - page 3
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[bur. on August Baeckman lot]


WILHELMINE BAECKMANN

NEWTON WOMAN PASSES AWAY TODAY, AGED 66
A sufferer from heart disease for some time, death brought relief to Mrs. Carl
Baeckmann when she passed away at the family home at Newton this morning. The
deceased was born in Germany and would have celebrated her sixty-sixth birthday
on April 6, next year.
Mrs. Backmann came to this county with her parents when but a small child and
settled in Wisconsin near Newton, where the family has resided since. In 1880
she was married to Carl Baeckmann and eight children with her husband, two
sisters and a brother survive. The children are, Mrs. Albert Butenhoff of 
Pewaukee; Mrs. Ole Henrickson of the Hawaiian Islands; Mrs. Carl Grapentin of
Two Paths, Michigan; Carl of Newton and Elmer of this city. The brother, A.
Genz, resides at Sheboygan and the two sisters, Mrs. Steinhaus, also of Sheboygan,
and Mrs. Karnopp at Depere. Twenty two grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held at Newton from the St. John Lutheran church Saturday
afternoon at 1:30 with burial in this city at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 25, 1925 p.14
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(Wilhelmine Justine Friederika Baeckmann/d. 11/25/1925, Buried: 11/28/1925/from 
records of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church)


MARION H. BAEHR

Mrs. Carl Baehr, 50, of 7910 W. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, died Sunday morning at 
St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baehr, nee Marion Hannah, was born Dec. 1, 1916, at Neenah, daughter of 
the late William and Helen Hunt Hannah. She was married to Carl Baehr June 10, 
1951.
Survivors include her husband and an aunt, Mrs. Aubrey Egan, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1967  P.13 
*******
[Marion Hannah/d. 10-15-1967 at Milwaukee WI/age 50 yrs./
bur. on J. Aubrey Egan lot]


AUGUST F. BAENSCH    (d. 1863)

DEATH OF AUGUST BAENSCH, ESQ. - With deep regret we announce the death of 
August Baensch, Esq., which took place in this village on the 16th inst. 
Mr. Baensch was an old and respected resident of the town, and one of the 
most public spirited and enterprising citizens; he was a native of Germany, 
and aged about 36 years. His funeral was a large one - the "Sons of Herman" 
and the Fire Department joining in the procession.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 27, 1863  pg. 2


EMIL BAENSCH

Baensch Rites to be Conducted Saturday 
Funeral services for Judge Emil Baensch, 82, lawyer, banker, soldier, journalist 
and twice lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, who died at his home, 610 North 
Seventh street, late Thursday afternoon, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from 
the Masonic Temple. There will be Masonic rites at the temple and the grave. 
Representatives of groups with which he was affiliated during his lifetime, 
including the Rotary club, Odd Fellows lodge, County Bar association and the 
National Guard will act as honorary pallbearers. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Long and Active Career 
Death of Judge Baensch ends an active career which began when he left school to 
take a job as a grocery clerk at the age of 15. 
Head of the East Wisconsin Trustee company which he founded 31 years go, Judge 
Baensch, despite his more than four score years was at his desk daily until 
June 21 last. Illness forced him to remain at home since. He had been confined 
to his bed since late in July.
Aligned with the Republican party in county, state and nation, Judge Baensch took 
an active part in politics in the years just before and following the turn of the 
century. His chief hobby in later years was historical research, particularly of 
the German element in the United States. He held many offices of trust in national 
and state historical groups.
He did not allow advancing years to interfere with his zeal in serving in numerous 
societies and groups, local, state and national.
Born Here in 1857 
Judge Baensch was born in this city on June 12, 1857, the son of August and Gesine 
Baensch. His father came here from Germany in 1848, and was one of the early day 
_____ of the city. When the judge was only five years old his father died. 
He continued in school until reaching the age of 15 when he took a job as a grocery 
clerk in the Schuette store, intending to work until he earned enough to continue 
his education. After five years he enrolled at the University 
(Continued on Page 2, Col. 4)…BANESCH RITES TO BE SATURDAY (Continued from Page 1)
…of Wisconsin, completing his studies with the class of 1881. He continued the law 
course there and in 1882 was admitted to the bar. 
Upon his return to Manitowoc he entered the office of Estabrook and Walker where he 
began to read law. A short time later he was named a justice of the peace. Those were 
the days before the creation of the municipal court. He founded the Lake Shore Times, 
a weekly newspaper, which he continued to publish for three years.
From 1885 to 1888 he served as city clerk, and in 1888 was appointed county judge by 
Governor Rusk. The following year he was elected to the regular term, although a 
Republican in a strong Democratic county. During his incumbency only one appeal was 
taken from his decisions, and that was affirmed by a higher court. 
Helped Found Company H
When a young man Judge Baensch took an active interest in military affairs. He was 
one of the founders of old Company H of the Wisconsin National Guard. In the early 
eighties, when the guard unit was founded, it was known as the Rankin Guard. He was 
elected first lieutenant of the company, and in 1883 was elected captain, which 
commission he held for five years. A sword, presented to him by the company on his 
wedding night, still hangs in his library.
So interested was the judge in the future of the state guard that until four years 
ago he continued to make yearly pilgrimages with Manitowoc friends to the annual 
encampment of the Wisconsin National Guard to Camp Douglas. 
From the time Judge Baensch retired from the county court bench until he organized 
the East Wisconsin Trustee company in 1908, he enjoyed a large county court practice. 
He was always busy probating and administering estates. He did not appear to encourage 
litigious practice, and did not often appear in circuit court trials. When he did he 
evinced powers that would have put him in the front rank of advocates. 
Helped Early Industry 
His name is first on the formal roll of attorneys in the office of the circuit court 
clerk, the time of admission being the June term, 1881. Prior to that there was no 
formal roll and admission to the bar appeared in the judge’s minute book. 
While serving as county judge, which office he held until 1892, he acted as secretary 
of the old Manitowoc Advancement Association, and helped with the organization of 
some of the city’s early industries, including the American Seating company.
When plans were proposed early in 1890 for organization of the Manitowoc Building & 
Loan Association Judge Baensch was one of the leaders, penning the postcard notices 
sent out for the initial meeting. He was named to the first Board of Directors and 
was the first president of the association. He guided the association through the 
early years of its existence and continued to head it for over 30 years.
Held State Office 
In 1894 the Republicans of the state brought out Judge Baensch as a candidate for 
lieutenant governor. Opposing him on the Democratic ticket was Attorney A. J. Schmitz, 
a fellow townsman. The Republican ticket was successful and the judge was elected. 
Two years later he was re-elected to another two-year term. During that time he was 
instrumental in having the law read into the statutes which established the present 
statewide system of municipal courts. Governor Scofield appointed him commissioner to 
draft the law under which Building & Loan associations operate in the state.
He served at times as acting governor of the state while lieutenant governor, and as 
such dedicated the state monument at Orchard Knob in Chickamanga and also represented 
the state at the launching of the battleship Wisconsin in San Francisco. In 1897 and 
again in 1907 he received a large number of votes for United States senator, although 
not a candidate for the office. In 1896, he proposed presidential primaries and on 
many questions of importance took an advanced stand.
Sought Governorship 
Judge Baensch was twice a candidate for governor. While lieutenant governor he was 
brought out as a candidate for governor against Robert La Follette, Sr., and Edward 
Scofield. The latter was nominated and elected. 
In 1904 the gubernatorial fight waged hot for the Republican nomination, with Governor 
Robert La Follette, Judge Baensch and S. A. Cook in the field. At that time, the 
delegates were elected at county caucuses to a state convention. The Manitowoc man’s 
fight for the nomination was in full swing until a “split” developed in the party.
That was the year of the famous “Gymnasium” convention in Madison at which the Baensch 
delegates withdrew after many of the delegates, supposedly favorable to the Manitowoc 
man were “counted out” by the Credential committee. Mr. LaFollette was nominated by 
the convention and elected.
Convention Delegate 
Later that year the judge was made a delegate to the Republican national Convention 
at which Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for president.
Judge Baensch always tried to avoid strife and always appealed for conciliation. 
Although affiliated with the conservative wing of his party, when there were factions 
he was never bitter about it and several times made public proposals for meeting the 
opposition half way and putting up a united front.
He became an authority on Wisconsin county court practice and the laws on inheritance 
and descent. His long and extensive practice in this field made him sensible to the 
ancient and outmoded character of some of the Wisconsin statues in this branch of the 
law. He often said that the state which boasted of its progress in other lines lagged 
behind in this.
Published German Paper 
He drafted bills changing the statues in important particulars, including the property 
rights of widows. He agitated for these changes and effected some of the more important 
amendments, which but for his initiative and intelligent advocacy would have waited 
perhaps many years for adoption.
Judge Baensch purchased the Manitowoc Post, a German language weekly in 1894, changed 
its policy and became an active member of the Wisconsin Press association, of which he 
was three time elected president. For five years he served a chairman of the Wisconsin 
Library commission and for more than 15 years was president of the Manitowoc library 
board. 
One of the leading figures in a patriotic celebration in Manitowoc in 1891 was Judge 
Baensch. There was a big parade and a program in Washington park, at which he delivered 
the oration.
Historical Authority 
For years he was on the Executive Committee of the National Press Association and in 
1891 was made an honorary member of the Wisconsin German Press Association and the 
National German Press Club.
It was in 1908 that he founded the East Wisconsin Trustee Company which he continued 
to head until his death. He gave up his law practice to devote all his time to this 
company. He was a member of the Trust division of the American Bankers’ Association, 
and attended many of the national conventions of this group of bankers. 
He was a member of the Board of Curators of the Wisconsin State Historical Society at 
the time of his death, and was one of the founders of the Manitowoc County Historical 
Society.
He was one of the leading authorities in the United States on the history of the German 
people in the United States. He assiduously sought data on the subject, attended state 
and national meetings and never ceased studying, collecting and writing on the subject. 
He was a member of the Concord and Steuben Societies and for years was active in the 
campaign to raise money for the Carl Schurz Memorial Fund.
Other Affiliations 
His other affiliations included membership in the American Historical Association and 
the Mississippi Valley Historical Society. In his study of history he specialized in 
the records of the German people in America during the Colonial and Revolutionary 
times and had a large collection of books and pamphlets on the subject. He was often 
sought as a speaker on German day celebrations throughout the United States. 
Many an interesting bit of early Colonial history in which German emigrants figured 
would have been lost but for the delving of the judge, who brought to light these cross 
sections of their activities. His contributions on these subjects became national in 
scope and his writing appeared in many magazines of national circulation.
State history was also a segment of this hobby. A great friend of Reuben Thwaites, the 
two wrote and contributed much to the State Historical society.
Active with Turners 
Judge Baensch was an active member of the Turner Society, which controlled the old 
Turner hall, now razed. At this hall many of the early day German activities of the 
community took place. He was also a member of the Freier Saengerbund.
The judge served as a member of a board of editors of several histories, one of Manitowoc 
county, one of the German element in Wisconsin and two of Wisconsin.
Since attaining his majority Mr. Baensch was a Mason, and passed through all the chairs 
of the Blue lodge and was a member of the Chapter and Council. He also was a member of 
the Odd Fellows, the Royal League, the Manitowoc Lodge of Elks and the Rotary club. He 
was a past president of the latter organization.
When the Chamber of Commerce was organized here he served as a member of the Legislative 
Committee of that organization. 
He served several terms as president of the Manitowoc County Bar Association. He was a 
member of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association and each five years participated 
in the reunion of the Class of 1881, of which he was a member.
Married in 1882.
On November 13, 1882, Mr. Baensch married Miss Ida Koehler, on the silver wedding 
anniversary of her parents, Captain and Mrs. J. A. Koehler. In 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Baensch 
observed their golden wedding by retracing their honeymoon of 50 years ago.
Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mr. Walter Pitz of Detroit, Mich., and three grand-
children, Donald Frank Pitz of Detroit, Edward Brown of Chicago and Robert Brown of this 
city. A daughter, Mrs. Lida Brown, died May 20, 1938.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from this afternoon until the hour of 
services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Time, August 18, 1939  P. 2
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[d. 08-17-1939/age 82 yrs./cause: endocarditis and myocarditis]


FREDERICK WILLIAM BAENSCH

Frederick William Baensch died, husband of Wilhelmine Baensch.
The Manitowoc Herald, 29 July 1858
*********
DIED - In this village on Monday, the 24th inst., Frederick Wm Baensch, aged 61 years.
Manitowoc Herald, July 29, 1854
*********
This is probably the same F. Wm. Baensch. It appears the stone when made
had the wrong dates. The b. date on the stone looks like 1703 and the d. date
is 1854. That would make him 151 yrs. old. The transcription has 1793-1854
which is more likely. The obituary with the year 1858 appears that the 
date on the newspaper was copied wrong.)


HENRY A. BAENSCH

Henry August Baensch son of August Baensch died.
Manitowoc Herald, Oct. 13, 1855
*****
(Note: The tombstone may have been mis-read)


IDA BAENSCH

Mrs. Ida Baensch, 86, widow of Judge Emil Baensch, who died in 1938, died 
suddenly late Wednesday afternoon at the home, 610 North Seventh street. She 
had been about the home during the day and was stricken shortly after 3 o’clock 
in the afternoon, dying an hour later.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier mortuary chapel. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Baensch, nee Ida Koehler, was born in this city in 1860 and in 1882 was 
married to Judge Emil Baensch, former lieutenant governor of the state and 
founder and head of the East Wisconsin Trustee company until his death nine 
years ago.
Mrs. Baensch was active in the Eastern Star for many years. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Pitz of Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Amanda 
Damler of St. Paul; three grandchildren, Robert Brown of this city, Edward Brown 
of New York City and Donald Pitz of Detroit; and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 05-21-1947/age 86 yrs./bur. on Emil Baensch lot]


ERIC LEE BAER

Funeral services for Eric Lee, five-days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baer, 
of 2404 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, who died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors are the parents, Richard and Janet Levenhagen Baer, the paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Fred Baer, of St. Nazianz, the paternal great grandmother, 
Mrs. Ralph Wolf, of Sheboygan and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
Levenhagen, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21 1963  P. 7 
*******
[d. 10-19-1963/age 5 unk./father Richard Baer/bur. on Edward Brey lot]


NORBERT JOSEPH BAERBER

Mr. Norbert J. Baerber, age 80, formerly of 1301 N. 24th Street, Manitowoc, 
died Friday evening Jan. 4, 2002 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kilgore will officate with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
Norbert was born July 4, 1921 in the town of Barton, Dodge County, Wis., son of 
the late Henry and Margerite Baerber. Norbert worked as a laborer in the lawn 
maintenance field for several years. Norbert was a member of Berean Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include one brother, George Baerber of Waukegan, Ill. Norbert was 
preceded in death by three brothers.
There will be no visitation, with friends and neighbors calling at the funeral 
home at the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 7, 2002


CHADWICK O. BAERTSCHY

Chadwick Baertschy, age 74, of 2004 Sharon Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
October 27, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Cremation will take place with burial of his cremated remains to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baertschy was born October 17, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Otto and 
Dorothy Baertschy Huddleston. He attended schools in Chicago. Mr. Baertschy served 
in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II from 1941 until 1945. On 
March 1, 1952, he married the former Helen Evans in Chicago, Ill. Chad was an 
electrician for 25 years in Chicago retiring in 1973. He was a member of local #134 
Electirian Union of Cook County. The couple moved to Manitowoc on August 1, 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, Manitowoc; one cousin, Jack Moore, Seattle, Wash.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1997  P. A2
********
(Chadwick Baertschy/b. 17 Oct. 1923/d. 27 Oct. 1997/SSDI Issued: IL)
[cremation]


HELEN E. BAERTSCHY

Helen E. Baertschy, age 92, formerly of 2004 Sharon Lane, Manitowoc died early 
Thursday morning, December 3, 2015 at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living in 
Denmark.
Cremation will take place with burial of her cremated remains to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The former Helen Evans was born on November 20, 1923 in Kankakee, IL, daughter 
of the late Henry and Ingvelde (Barginde) Evans. She attended high school in 
Kankakee, IL and attended the Art Institute of Chicago. On March 1, 1952 she 
married Chadwick Baertschy in Chicago, IL. The couple moved to Manitowoc on 
August 1, 1988. Chadwick preceded her in death on October 27, 1997. 
Survivors include three nephews. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may 
be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Funeral Home
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home
818 State Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Dec. 4, 2015


ALBERT BAERWALD

Death Thurs. here of Albert Baerwaldt(sic), a well-known resident 
of our city. The deceased was born in Schievelbein, Pomerania 
(the same birthplace as world famous Professor Birchow, both 
families closely acquainted) and came to Manitowoc from Germany 
in 1863 where he has remained. He leaves a widow and 5 grown 
children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the direction 
of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge, of which the deceased was a 
member for many years.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1904
*********
Albert Baerwaldt (sic), one of the pioneer residents of this city, died last 
Thursday at his home on South Twelfth street, aged 88 years. Mr. Baerwaldt was 
born in 1863 and had been a continuous resident of the city since that time. 
He is survived by a wife and five children. The latter are: Mrs. Ida Kaiser 
and Mrs. Amanda Gauger, city; Mrs. S. Feldtmann, Mrs. August Pape, and Miss 
Mathilda, Milwaukee. The deceased was a member of the Sons of Herman and the 
Concordia Singing society. The funeral took place on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 3, 1904 
*********
[cause: general debility]
(Albert Bahrwaldt/b. April 24, 1839 in Schiefelbein, Pommerania/
d. Oct. 27, 1904 - St. John's United Church of Christ)


ELIZABETH BAERWALD FRITSCH

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: 
Death on Tues. morning of Mrs. Elisabeth Fritsch, daughter of Christian Baehrwald 
of Manitowoc. The deceased was born 25 Sept. 1865 in Schliesselbein, Pomerania 
and is survived by her husband and a 2-week old child. The funeral will take place 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.


ERNESTINA BAERWALD

PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT AT 92 YEARS
Mrs. Ernestine Baerwald, one of the city's oldest residents, died 
at the home 1402 South Twelfth street last night at the advanced 
age of 92 years. Mrs. Baerwald's death was due to infirmities and 
age.
Born March 29, 1830 at Heinrich Felda Dramburg, Germany, Mrs. 
Baerwald was married at Shaffenbein, in 1863 and in 1867 came to 
America with her husband, settling in Manitowoc county.
Mrs. Baerwald is survived by four daughters Mrs. Martha Feldman, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Thomas Keiser, Chicago; Mrs. August Gauger and Mrs. 
Henry Rozinsky, this city. One sister residing in Germany and six 
grandchildren and two great grand children also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 
2, the Rev. Winger officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 14, 1922 P.10
*******
(Ernestine Baerwald/92yrs. 2mo. 15days/d. June 13, 1922/St. John's 
United Church of Christ)
[Ernestine Baerwald/bur 06-17-1922/cause: hypostate/bur on Albert 
Baerwaldt lot]


MATHILDA BAERWALD

LOCAL WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY AT MILWAUKEE
Miss Mathilda Baerwald, daughter of Mrs. Albert Baerwald, 1402 South 
Twelfth street, died suddenly at Milwaukee yesterday afternoon at the 
home where she was employed. Death was due to heart failure. Miss 
Baerwald was 51 years of age and for the last twenty years has made 
her home at Milwaukee, visiting here frequently, however. She was 
born in this city and the body will be brought back here today for 
burial. The funeral arrangements have not been made and will be 
announced later.
Besides her mother Miss Baerwald is survived by three sisters, Mrs. 
Ida Kaiser, of Chicago; Mrs. Feldman, of Milwuakee; and Mrs. August 
Gauger, of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 17 P.1
*******
[bur. 11-20-1921/age 50 yrs/cause: acute bulfai paralysis/
bur. on Albert Baerwaldt lot]


AUGUSTA BAETKE

Mrs. Henry Baetke (photo), 95, died early Monday morning at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Henry Bonnefoi, 1222 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, with whom she had 
made her home the past 15 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Donald Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Born Augusta Borcherdt Feb. 3, 1863, she was the daughter of the late Fred and 
Marie Meisner Borcherdt and in March, 1881, she was married to the late Henry 
Baetke, who died in 1933. The couple operated the Baetke Meat Market on South 
Tenth Street in Manitowoc for almost 50 years before retiring. She was a member 
of the Wesley Methodist Church.
Survivors include the daughter; a son, Walter of Manitowoc; three grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren. The late Mrs. Baetke was the last of a family of 
nine children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m.Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 22, 1958 P.11
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[d. 09-22-1958/age 95 yrs./widow of Henry Baetke]


ELLA BAETKE

Mrs. John Baetke, 83, Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was hospitalized since 
being injured in a fall four weeks ago.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Karl Koch of Two Rivers will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baetke, the former Ella Miller, was born March 24, 1884, in 
Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Ernst and Sophie Kadow Miller. 
She was married to John Baetke June 25, 1906, and the couple lived 
at Manitowoc where he was a city fireman for 26 years. He died 
June 17, 1963.
She is survived by a son, George, of Manitowoc, and two grandsons 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 24, 1966 P.14
*******
[d. 9-23-1966/age 83 yrs/widow of John Baetke]


GEORGE R. BAETKE

George R. Baetke, 66, of 3810 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning while ice fishing on Lake Winnebago.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baetke was born May 21, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late John 
and Ella Miller Baetke. He married Veneta Beilke of Wausau June 19, 
1937. He had been employed at the Consolidated Freightways Co. and 
later as a salesman for Erdman Motor Co. of Manitowoc for 12 years, 
retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 
619 and the TPA Assn.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law. Also 
surviving is a daughter and grandson (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday until noon 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 24, 1974 P.18
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[d. 01-23-1974 at Chilton WI/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Veneta Baetke 
lot-his wife]


HENRY BAETKE  (d. 1933)

HENRY BAETKE DIES TODAY AT FAMILY HOME
Meat Market Proprietor Is Victim of Complications Following a Fall
Henry Baetke, 68, 1127 South 10th street, well known Manitowoc 
meat market proprietor, died at his home this morning at 10:30 
of complications which set in following a fall last July. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Pfeffer Funeral Parlors. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery, 
Rev. Feldt of the Weslyan M.E. church officiating.
Mr. Baetke was born Jan. 16, 1865 in Waukesha, Wis. He came to 
Manitowoc as a young man. In 1884 the deceased married Augusta 
Borcherdt, who survives him. Mr. Baetke has been in the meat 
business in Manitowoc for over 43 years. He was buyer for a north 
side butcher shop when he first came to this city and 42 years ago 
he moved to South 10th street, where he set up a shop of his own. 
He has been in business in the block on which his present shop is 
located for the past 42 years.
The deceased was a member of the Royal League and the Freier 
Saengerbund.
Besides his widow the deceased is survived by a son, Walter, at 
home; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Bonnefoi of this city; two brothers, 
Fred of South Milwaukee and William of Milwuakee; and three 
grandchildren.
The body will lie at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Friday noon 
until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 28, 1933 P.1
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[bur. 09-30-1933/age 68 yrs/cause: carcinoma]
********
Editorial Comment:
Henry Baethke(sic), prominent Manitowoc meat market operator, was a part of South 
Tenth Street for more than 42 years. During all of those years he operated a meat 
market in the same block on the same street, a record that can be boasted by few 
persons. Mr. Baethke operated his market in a way that did not always fit in with 
the methods too often used during the later years of his life by fly-by-night 
businessmen. His customers came back to him and when they did he was there to serve 
them.
Any comment of his success as a citizen and businessman is superficial. When a man 
can thrive in one business at one spot for 42 years through panics and out of them, 
he has made a record that speaks for itself.
Mr. Baethke died this week in his 68th year. There are hundreds of friends and 
neighbors who will miss him and who will join with his family in mourning his death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 30, 1933


JEANNE F. BAETKE

Jeanne F. Baetke, age 67, of Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, February 15, 1998, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 28, 1930, daughter of Agnes (DeNoble) LaFond and the late Daniel 
LaFond. She married Walter (Bud) Baetke on May 11, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1991. Jeanne was a member 
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was active in the YMCA and participated in 
the Pace Group of Two Rivers. 
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy Baetke, Green Bay, James 
and Carla Baetke, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ginny and Bob Matysik, 
Onalaska, Wis., Gail and Jim Stewart, Muncie, Ind.; her mother, Agnes (DeNoble) 
LaFond, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Michael and Laura Matysik, Austin and Rachel 
Baetke, Katie and Michael Stewart; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and 
Betsy LaFond, Milwaukee, Bob and Loretta LaFond, John and Madonna LaFond, all of 
Green Bay, Dick and Laverne LaFond, Thiensville, Wis.; two brothers-in-law, Howard 
LeClair, Manitowoc, Florian Sprangers, Green Bay. She was preceded in death by 
one sister, Janice Sprangers, and one sister-in-law, Florence LeClair.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. William Zimmer.
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1998  P. 2


JOHN BAETKE

John Baetke, 78, formerly of 808 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 11, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Ann Sobiech 
Baetke. He married Ella Miller June 25, 1906, at Manitowoc. He was a city fireman 
for years and was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers, for 36 years 
prior to his retirement in 1956. The family moved back to Manitowoc and for the 
past three years he and his wife have made their home at Shady Lane Home For the 
Aged. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles.
Among survivors are his wife; a son, George, of Manitowoc; a brother, Charles, of 
Wausau; sister, Mrs. George Eisenschink, of Manitowoc and two grandsons.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 14, 1963  P. T-3
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[d. 06-13-1963/age 78 yrs.]


MARY BAETKE

Mrs. Walter Baetke Sr., 86, formerly of 1127 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baetke, nee Mary Handl, was born Feb. 25, 1886, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Albert and Mary Bertler Handl. She was married 
to Walter F. Baetke Sr., June 25, 1917, at Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death Aug. 29, 1968. She was an honorary member of St. Boniface St. 
Ann Society and was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 
No. 88 Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son, Walter (Bud), and a daughter, Mrs. Howard 
(Florence) LeClair, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Four sisters 
and four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where 
a wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 13, 1972 P.26
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[d. 06-12-1972/age 86 yrs./widow of Walter F. Baetke/bur. on Henry 
Baetke lot]
(b. 25 Feb 1886/d. Jun 1972/SSDI)
********
Miss Mary Handl and Mr. Walter Baetke, both well known Southside young people 
were united in marriage at St. Boniface parsonage Monday morning, Rev. Ahearn 
officiating. The attendants were Miss Lizzie Handl, sister of the bride and 
Richard Gerl. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Albert Handl and has a large 
circle of friends. For several years she had been a clerk at the Henry Esch 
store. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetke and is associated 
with his father in the meat market business on South Tenth Street.
After the wedding ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother 
on South Thirteenth Street after which the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip 
to Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home on Hamilton Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1917


VENETA BAETKE

Mrs. Veneta A. Baetke, age 80, of 3810 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, March 10, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 1993, at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Keith Haag officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born November 3, 1912, at Wausau, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and 
Hatti Beilke. She gre up and was educated at Wausau, graduating from Wausau High 
School with the class of 1929. She was married to George R. Baetke on June 19, 1937, 
in Powers, Mich. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1974. She was a member of 
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide of the church. Veneta enjoyed 
her family, her home, gardening, her many friends and acquaintances.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Roger Baetke, Zimmerman, Minn., 
Jan and Patricia Baetke, Wisconsin Rapids; five grandchildren, Jessica, Nicole, 
Rebecca, Eric and Kevin Baetke. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two 
sisters.
Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. 
on Thursday, and at church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Memorials to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1993  P. A2
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[widow of George Baetke]


WALTER F. BAETKE   (d. 1968)

Walter F. Baetke Sr., 80, of 1127 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for six 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be 
conducted by the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88.
Mr. Baetke was born May 21, 1888, at Manitwooc, son of the late Henry 
and Augusta Borcherdt Baetke. He married Mary Handl at Manitowoc 
June 25, 1917. Prior to retirement he owned and operated the Baetke 
Meat Market on S. 10th Street, Manitowoc. He was a World War I veteran 
and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Walter Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. 
Howard (Florence) LeClair, of Manitowoc, and six grandchildren. A 
sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 30, 1968 P.22
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[bur. on Henry Baetke lot]
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Miss Mary Handl and Mr. Walter Baetke, both well known Southside young people 
were united in marriage at St. Boniface parsonage Monday morning, Rev. Ahearn 
officiating. The attendants were Miss Lizzie Handl, sister of the bride and 
Richard Gerl. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Albert Handl and has a large 
circle of friends. For several years she had been a clerk at the Henry Esch 
store. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetke and is associated 
with his father in the meat market business on South Tenth Street.
After the wedding ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother 
on South Thirteenth Street after which the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip 
to Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home on Hamilton Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1917


WALTER F. BAETKE    (d. 1991)

Walter F. (Bud) Baetke, 63, of 204 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
July 7, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 
10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer 
will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born on October 20, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter F. Baetke 
Sr. and Mary Handel Baetke. He married the former Jeanne LaFond, May 11, 1957, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Green Bay. He was a graduate of Lincoln High 
School, Manitowoc, Class of 1945, and also a graduate of Marquette University. 
He was a Veteran serving in The United States Army as a Corporal in World War II 
and also The Korean Conflict. He was employed for over 32 years at Eck Foundry, 
retiring as Vice President in 1991. He was a member of Knights of Columbus 
Council 710 of Manitowoc and also a past member of the church council of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy Baetke 
of Green Bay, James and Carla Baetke of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Ginny and Robert Matysik of Onalaska, Wis., Gail and Jim Stewart of Chattanooga, 
Tenn.; a sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Howard LeClair of Manitowoc; 
two grandchildren, Michael and Laura Matysik.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 
with a prayer service Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 1991  P. B8
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[husband of Jeanne Baetke/bur. on Henry Baetke lot]


EMMA LINDEMANN BAETZ

TO BRING BODY OF MRS. BAETZ HERE TODAY
Pioneer Resident of City Dies at Milwaukee Home
Messages received today announced shipment from Milwaukee of the body of Mrs. 
Henry Baetz, pioneer resident of Manitowoc whose death occurred at Milwaukee 
yesterday, back to the this city for burial. The body will arrive this after-
noon and funeral services will be held from the Vogelsang chapel Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Henke of the German Reformed church offic-
iating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Baetz, nee Lindemann, was the widow of Henry Baetz, former state treasurer 
of Wisconsin and who served as register of deeds of Manitowoc county in early 
days. She was born in Germany 85 years ago and came here in 1850 to make her 
home, her father having for years been engaged in business at Ninth and 
Washington streets, present site of the L. Kadow market. Later, after returning 
as state treasurer, Mr. Baetz located at Milwaukee where for many years he held 
a position as business agent for the Pabst company, passing away there some years 
ago.
Asked Burial Here.
Burial of Mrs. Baetz in this city is in deference to one of her last requests to 
relatives and friends, members of her family being interred here. In pioneer days, 
Mr. and Mrs. Baetz were among the most prominent citizens of Manitowoc and are 
well remembered by older residents.
Mrs. Baetz is survived by a brother, Gus Lindemann, at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 5, 1924  P. 1
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Locals and Personals:
Arthur Baetz and family attended the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Henry Baetz 
of Milwaukee, at Manitowoc Saturday. Deceased was a pioneer resident of this county. 
Here husband, Major Henry Baetz died about 20 years ago.
Two Rivers Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, December 12, 1924 pg. 7
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[bur 12-06-1924/cause: pneumonia/bur. on Henry Baetz lot]


HENRY BAETZ

Wounded-Major Henry Baetz, of the 26th Kegiment (sic), was wounded in the battle 
of Gettysburg. His friends hope the casualty is not severe.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 10, 1863 P. 3
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Henry A. Baets (sic), for four years state treasurer, and for years prominent 
in politicis, died yesterday at his home in Milwaukee aged 79 years.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, January 3, 1910  P. 2
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Henry Baetz, former State Treasurer of Wisconsin, and for many years a resident 
of this county, died at his home in Milwaukee Sunday morning at the age of 
seventy-nine. Mr. Baetz was born in 1830 in Stockhausen, Germany, and came to 
America in 1835 settling at Two Rivers. In 1855 he moved to Kewaunee but returned 
to this city in January 1856 and retained his residence here for a number of years. 
When the civil war began he entered the service and was promoted to the rank of 
major before the war closed. He was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 
and was unable to perform further active service in the army but returned here and 
was elected to the office of county treasurer in 1866 and gain in 1868. In 1870 he 
was elected State Treasurer and was re-elected two years later. At the conclusion 
of his time as state treasurer he removed to Milwaukee and has maintained his 
residence there since. He served in the capacity of city librarian for the city of 
Milwaukee from 1868 to 1880 and resigned this office to become secretary of the 
Board of Immigration which position he held until 1883 when he became chief 
correspondent of the Pabst Brewing Company. He was later connected with Mining 
interests in Ironwood up to a few years ago when he retired from active business.
Major Baetz is survived by a widow, two brothers, Andrew of Two Rivers, and Conrad 
of Liberty, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Spahn of Two Rivers, and Mrs. 
Margareth Karnofsky of this city.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence on 
Milwaukee. In accordance with Major Baetz’s request his body will be cremated in 
Forest Home cemetery and his ashes will be taken to Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 6, 1910
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"Henry A. Baets, for four years state treasurer, and for years prominent in 
politics, died yesterday at his home in Milwaukee aged 79 years." 
The above is the way the socialist sheet handled the best news item of the day 
yesterday, the death of Maj. Henry Baetz, a former Manitowoc resident, who 
perhaps was as prominent a factor in the early day settlement of Manitowoc as 
any one man. His was the story of pioneer days, yet the socialist daily did not 
even care enough about the item to spell the name of the deceased correctly."
—Daily News
And we still insist that we gave the above death every atom of space it was worth. 
The suggestion, or claim, made in the above that it was the “best” news item of 
the day, might have been true had the gentleman referred to been the only living 
Republican politician at the time of his death. 
He was a fair example of his class, as the following will show: The salary of his 
office as state treasurer being insufficient, he loaned out a ____ of state funds 
and appropriated the interest accrueing thereon. Being unable to return the money 
later on, his bondsmen were compelled to do so.
So completely was he forgotten in Manitowoc that nothing was ever done by his 
Republican friends here to render him some assistance in his old age, so that he 
was forced to depend on the charity of a Milwaukee brewer for his livelihood. 
We didn’t like to bring out these facts at the time and do so now only because we 
are practically forced to do so in self defense. And we still insist that we gave 
all that could be truthfully said in regard to the death referred to and that we 
couldn’t have said more without either lying or printing disagreeable truths.
We like to say all the good we can, even about living Republican and Democratic 
politicians, and the only reason we say so little good about them is because the 
material is very scarce. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, January 5, 1910  P. 2


SALVADOR BAHENA

Salvador Bahena, infant son of Jorge and Dawn Bahena, was born and died Wednesday, 
August. 30, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private family funeral 
services will be at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, Jorge and Dawn Bahena of Florida; paternal grandparents, 
Christina and Cesar Bahena of Mexico; maternal grandmother and step grandfather, 
Sandra and Charles Brandle of Manitowoc; maternal grandfather, Ronald Rauens of Two 
Rivers; maternal great grandmother, Frieda Pozorski of Manitowoc; paternal great 
grandmother, Marcella Rauens of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1989 page B8
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[stillborn/bur. on Frieda Pozorski lot]


ALEXANDER B. BAHR

ALEX B. BAHR, CITY INSPECTOR PASSES AWAY
Alexander B. Bahr, aged 59, a resident of Manitowoc all his life, 
former molder, and for the past few years employed as a city sewer 
inspector, passed away at his home, 1209 Franklin street, where for 
the past two months he has been confined. He was taken ill on the 
day following the completion of city work, on which he was engaged, 
and failed rapidly. 
Born in this city in 1869, Mr. Bahr always made this city his home, 
receiving his early education in the schools of the city and engaging 
in the trade of a molder, which he followed for a number of years. 
For the past few years he has lived a retired life except for times 
when he was employed as an inspector on city work. He was a member 
of the local aerie of Eagles and the molders union. Surviving him are 
two brothers, Rudolph of Burlington, Wyoming and Walter of this city 
and one sister, Mrs. Edward Carus. The remains will be at the Pfeffer 
undertaking parlors where they may be viewed tomorrow evening and on 
Thursday morning and burial will take place Thursday afternoon at 
2 o’clock from the undertaking parlors, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 10, 1928, Page 2
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[Alexander B. Bahr/cause: cancer of the oesophagus(sic)]


AMANDA BAHR

Mrs. A. Killinger, 52, Dies on Wednesday at Home of Sister
Mrs. Amanda Killinger, aged 52 years, widow of Charles Killinger passed away 
yesterday afternoon at four o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry 
Pautz, on South Twelfth Street. A sudden heart attack caused her death. Her 
maiden name was Amanda Bahrs(sic) and she was born at Cooperstown in 1877. 
She resided there for thirty years. For the past twenty years she has resided 
at Chicago.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Herman Bahrs of this city and three sisters, 
Mrs. Henry Pautz, Mrs. Adolph Belinski and Mrs. J. S. Brandt, all of this city; 
two nephews and one niece also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Pautz home 
on South Twelfth Street with Rev. Feldt officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mar. 6, 1930 page 2


ELSIE BAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1888: 
Death last night of Mrs. Bahr, mother of Gottlieb, Fritz, 
and Hermann Bahr.
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[cause: old age]


EMILY BAHR

MRS. BAHR IS DEATH VICTIM 
Expires at Home of Her Daughter Sunday 
Mrs. Emily Lietz Bahr, 79, widow of the late Herman Bahr, died Sunday noon at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. S. Brandt, 709 Franklin street. She had been 
in ill health for some time and this combined with the infirmities of old age 
caused her death.
Mrs. Bahr was born Sept. 21, 1851 in Germany. She came to this country with her 
parents at the age of 12 years. They settled in Cooperstown. In 1869 she was 
married to Herman Bahr, who died 14 years ago. She made her home in this city 
with her children after the death of her husband. Mrs. Bahr was an active member 
of the German Methodist church.
Surviving are three children, Mrs. Henry Pautz, Mrs. Adolph Betinsky and Mrs. 
J. S. Brandt, all of this city, three grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline 
Moss of Green Bay and Mrs. Mathilda Shavet of Twin Brook, South Dakota.
The body was removed from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral chapel this 
afternoon to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Pautz, 1334 South Twelfth street. 
The funeral will be held at the Pautz home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. The 
Rev. H. Feldt will officiate. Burial will be at the Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Evening Times, May 25, 1931  P. 1
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[bur. 5-25-1931/age 79 yrs/cause: mitral regurgitation and anasarca/
bur. on Friederich Bahr lot]


GLADYS M. BAHR

Gladys Bahr, 75, of Evanston, Ill., died Wednesday in an Evanston hospital.
Memorial services for Miss Bahr will be held in Evanston.
Miss Bahr was born May 30, 1902, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter O. 
and Mathilda Bahr. She attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from 
Wisconsin State University-Whitewater. She received her bachelor of arts degree 
from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her master of arts degree in 1942 from 
Northwest University. Miss Bahr was an instructor at Stephens College, New Trier 
Township High School, Winnetka, Ill. and many other schools throughout the United 
States. She made outstanding contributions to business education, authored a 
number of textbooks and received the John Robert Gregg award in business education 
for her contribution to the economic literacy of thousand of high school students. 
She was also the recipient of many other awards for her work in the field of 
education.
Miss Bahr was a member of First Congregational Church in Evanston and Order of 
Eastern Star, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Walter O. and Marian Bahr Jr. of 
Manitowoc, a brother-in-law, Marvin Eichorst of Glenview, Ill. and nieces and 
nephews. A sister, Dorothy Eichorst preceded her in death in 1977.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1977 P. 3
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[d. Evanston, IL/cremains/bur. on Walter O. Bahr lot]


HERMAN BAHR

HERMAN BAHR, A RESIDENT HERE SINCE ’70, DIES
Death Claims Well Known Resident South of City at Age of 72
Herman Bahr, a resident of the county since 1870, died at his home 
south of the city this morning, aged 72 years. He had not been in 
robust health for some time. Death was due to complications. The 
funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon. 
Mr. Bahr was a native of Germany and was born December 22, 1845. He 
came to America in 1857 and was married in 1870 and the same year 
located in this county and has since resided here. Besides his widow 
Mr. Bahr is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Henry Pautz, Mrs. Charles 
Killinger, Mrs. Adolph Belinski and Mrs. John Brandt, all of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 13, 1917, Page 4
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[Herman E Bahr/bur. 07-15-1917/cause: obstruction of bowels/bur. on
Friederich Bahr lot]


JOHN GOTTLIEB BAHR    (d. 1895)

City and County News:
John G. Bahr of this city died on Saturday of last week of tuberculosis after 
a brief illness. He was born in Stettin, Prussia, March 13, 1837 and came to 
America in 1852. In 1855 he settled in Franklin this county and in 1859 was 
married to Mary Caspar. He moved to Manitowoc in 1863. He served as street 
commissioner for several years. He had a family of seven children of whom four 
are living.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 15, 1895  pg. 3

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(First publication Aug. 22, 1895.) No. 55
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John G. Bahr, deceased,
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John G. Bahr of Manitowoc in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Mary Bahr of Manitowoc in said county having presented to said court her petition in writing, duly verified, representing among other things, that said John G. Bahr died testate at Manitowoc, in said county on the 10th day of August 1895; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
It is ordered that said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc on Tuesday, the 17th day of September, 1895 at 10 o'clock am.
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 Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated August 4, 1895.
By the Court.
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 12, 1895 P. 4

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[cause: general tuberculosis]


JOHN BAHR, JR.    (d. 1887)

Death of 15-year old John Bahr, Jr. on Mon., son of Mr. J.G. Bahr. The
deceased was afflicted with rheumatic inflammation. He suffered a great deal of pain
in his life. His burial yesterday was attended by all of his school comrades. (The
article goes on to describe all the afflictions that the BAHR family has suffered over
the recent past.)
Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name John Bahr
Event Type Death
Event Date 1887
Event Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender Male
Age 15
Marital Status Single
Race white
Birth Year (Estimated) 1872
Birthplace Manitowoc
Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery
Father's Name Gottlieb Bahr
Mother's Name J. Bahr
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[cause: blood poison]
(Note: It appears the stone has the wrong year of death)


MARIAN BAHR    (d. 2013)

Marian D. Bahr, age 90, of River Wood Estates, 950 South Rapids Road, Manitowoc 
formerly of 1503 Ahrens Street, Manitowoc, WI entered eternal life Sunday, 
December 1, 2013 at River Wood Estates where she had been residing since March 
of this year.
Marian was born February 4, 1923 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late 
Hilary and Irene Ziebell Freund. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated 
with the class of 1941 and was employed at Manitowoc Company from 1942 to 1950. 
On June 17, 1950 she married Walter O. Bahr Jr. at First German Ev. Lutheran 
Church. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1999. Marian was baptized, confirmed, 
married and was a faithful life time member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church. 
She was an active member of the Ladies Aid of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 
the Rahr-West Art Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc Historical Society, 
Manitowoc Public Library, Lincoln Park Zoological Society and Woodland Dunes. 
Marian volunteered at Memorial Hospital, Capitol Civic Center, Angel Association 
at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and Repeat Performance. She enjoyed 
golfing , traveling with her husband, outings at the family cottage at Pigeon Lake 
and watching the Green Bay Packers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents: Hilary and Irene Freund; husband: Walter 
Bahr Jr.; one brother: William Freund.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at First German 
Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. 
Benjamin Schaefer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives 
and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday, December 9, 
2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and then at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on 
Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. 
The family encourages memorials to be directed to First German Ev. Lutheran Church 
or School. Online condolences to the family may be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 4, Dec. 8, 2013


MARIE LOPOUR BAHR    (d. 1914)

DEATH COMES TO MRS. MARY BAHR, AGED 81 
Mother of W. O. Bahr Has Long Been Sufferer 
Mrs. Mary Bahr, widow of the late John G. Bahr, pioneer resident of the city, 
died at her home, 1269? Franklin street, late yesterday afternoon, death 
terminating a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday after noon 
at 2 o’clock from the late home, Rev. Schellhase officiating. Mrs. Bahr was 
born in Bohemia Sept. 14, 1833 in the town of Franklin where the family located. 
Soon after she came to this city and had since resided here.
Mrs. Bahr was the mother of six children, four of whom survive, being Mrs. Ed. 
Carus, Walter and Alex Bahr, this city, and Rudolph, of Wyoming. Four grand-
children and two great grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 27, 1914  P. 1
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[bur.08-29-1914/cause: arteris selerosis]


MATHILDA (HARTWIG) BAHR

Mrs. Mathilda Hartwig Bahr, 69, widow of Walter O. Bahr, well known 
contractor who founded the Bahr Construction Company here, died Monday 
evening at the home, 910 South 12th street. She had been ill for several 
months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Frazier mortuary and will be conducted by the Order of Eastern Star. 
Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Bahr was born Mathilda Hartwig in Manitowoc on Jan. 20, 1874. In 
1901 she was married to the late contractor, Walter O. Bahr, who died 
in 1929. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors are two daughters, Miss Gladys Bahr of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 
Mrs. Marvin Eichorst of Glenview, Illinois; one son, Walter O. Bahr, of 
this city; two sisters, Miss Mamie Hartwig, city, and Mrs. Frank Hart of 
Chicago; and two brothers, Carl and Fred Hartwig, both of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday to the 
time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 27, 1943 P.2
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[d. 07-26-1943/age 69 yrs./cause: carcinoma of bladder/Mrs. Walter Bahr]


WALTER OSCAR BAHR    (d. 1929)

WALTER O. BAHR PASSES AWAY AT HOME
Well Known Business Man and Realtor Dies Following a Several Months Illness
Walter O. Bahr, aged 54 years, street and sewer contractor, head of the Bahr 
Nursery and more recently engaged in real estate subdivision promotion in 
Manitowoc, passed away at 9:30 o'clock last evening at the family home, on 
South Twelfth Street. The deceased has been a sufferer from heart failure for 
several months past but his condition became critical two weeks ago and sank 
gradually until the end came last night.
Born and brought up in Manitowoc, Mr. Bahr, by his own earnest endeavor built 
up a business that two years ago was incorporated as the Bahr Construction Co., 
of which the deceased was president. For nearly 30 years he was engaged in the 
sewer construction work and street paving and grading and his business expanded 
until the Bahr Co. was engaged in contracting work in a score of cities 
throughout Wisconsin.
The deceased was born in Manitowoc, Oct. 19, 1874 and after receiving his 
education in the schools of the city, embarked in contracting work in this city 
but in later years he expanded to add machinery and equipment that allowed him 
to take large contracts in numerous cities of Wisconsin and even extending 
beyond the borders of this state.
Four years ago, Mr. Bahr established the Bahr Nurseries which are located on 
South Tenth Street, and for years he has been a fancier of pigeons and other 
fancy stock which he exhibited at numerous shows and fairs. Owner of considerable 
real estate about the city, the deceased engaged in subdivision work and a few 
months ago laid out the Bahr Subdivision which is located in the southern end of 
the Third Ward.
Mr. Bahr was married to Miss Matilda Hartwig June 19, 1901, who survives him 
together with two daughters, Gladys and Dorothy and one son, Walter Jr. One 
brother, Rudolph Bahr of Burlington, Wyoming and a sister, Mrs. Edward Carus of 
this city also survive. The deceased was a member of the Masonic order and also 
the Elks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the 
family home, 910 South Twelfth Street under the Masonic auspices. Interment 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery and the Masonic rites service will prevail there 
also. News of the death of Mr. Bahr was learned by members of city council last 
evening while they were in session and caused many expressions of regret for the 
deceased by reason of his contracting work in this city and had many dealings 
with councilmen by whom he was held in most high esteem.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 2 1929 page 2
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[bur. 3 July 1929/age 54 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


WALTER O. BAHR    (d. 1999)

Walter O. (Buz) Bahr, Jr., age 84, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, died on 
Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 1999, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Walter was born December 19, 1914, in Manitowoc, and baptized March 28, 1915, at 
the Methodist Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. His parents were the late Walter O. 
Bahr Sr. and Mathilda Hartwig Bahr. He was a graduate of Roosevelt Grade School, 
Washington Junior High School and Lincoln High School. He attended and graduated 
from Purdue University where he belonged to Sigma Pi Fraternity and was a member 
of the Pi Tau Sigma National Mechanical Engineering Honorary Organization. Walter 
was employed by Manitowoc Engineering Company, as Chief Crane Design Engineer for 
42 years until his retirement in 1982. On June 17, 1950, he married Marian Freund. 
He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Club Lodge #687, the Rahr-West Museum, 
Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Pinecrest Historical Village, Lincoln Park Zoological 
Society, Woodland Dunes, Capitol Civic Center and Golden Kiwanis Club. He was also 
active as a Boy Scout counselor at Camp Sinawa and active with the Jaycees serving 
as their president for a one year term. Walter was an enthusiastic golfer, avid 
gardener, loved to swim, to sail and travel.
Survivors include his wife, Marian; two daughters, Constance (Bob) Nickel, Missouri, 
Margaret (Jim) Anibas, Alaska ;one son, Walter O. (Chip) Bahr III, Lake Geneva, Wis.; 
four grandchildren, Megan and Sam Prescott, Ellie and Cassie Anibas; one cousin, 
Georgia Jensen, Kohler, Wis.; also many friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents and two sisters, Gladys Bahr and Dorothy Bahr.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Friday from 5-8 p.m. and on 
Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. An Elk's Lodge Memorial 
Service will be held on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials would be appreciated in Walter's name to the charity of the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1999  P. A2


LAURA BAIEL

Mrs. Uhlond J. (Laura M.) Baiel, 77, of 2000 Clark Street, Manitowoc, died 
early Friday morning, September 8, 1988, at Park Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbank and Schlei 
9th Street Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Baiel was born July 20, 1911, at Gladstone, Michigan, daughter of the 
late John J. and Mary Emarance Boulanger. She came to Two Rivers in 1921 and 
was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 17 years. She married Uhlond J. Baiel on 
September 4, 1935, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Uhlond; a daughter, Darlene M. Farr of Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren, Cheryl Derpinghaus of Winter, Wisconsin, Debra Breuninger 
and Denise Haucke of Milwaukee and Rickey Haucke and Keith Farr of Manitowoc; 
six great grandchildren, nephews and other relatives also survive. She was 
preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 9th Street Chapel 9:30 
a.m. Monday to the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 10, 1988 P. 14


UHLOND J. BAIEL

Uhlond J. “Bart” Baiel, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday afternoon, 
Dec. 3, 2004 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral home of Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Uhlond was born Aug. 26, 1912 in Menominee, Mich., son of the late Felix and 
Donna Newhouse Byle. The family moved to Manitowoc when Bart was a child. On 
Sept. 4, 1935 Bart was married to Laura M. Boulanger at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1988. Bart worked 
for many years at Smalley manufacturing until his retirement.
Survivors include his daughter: Darlene M. Farr of Manitowoc; five grandchildren: 
Cheryl Haucke of Manitowoc; Debra Breuninger of School Hill; Denise Moe of 
Milwaukee; Rickey Haucke of Manitowoc; Keith Farr of Manitowoc; seven great-
grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Edna Georgenson of 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded 
in death by one sister and three brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2004  P. A3


ALVIN BAILEY

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bailey, born this morning at the Holy Family 
Hospital, died today and was buried this afternoon at Evergreen Cemetery from the 
Shimek and Schwartz Funeral Home. The child is survived by the parents and 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Griebling of 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1940 page 2
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[cause: premature birth]


CAROL MAE BAILEY

Carol Mae Bailey
Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name:	Carol Mae Bailey
Death Date:	23 Jun 1942
Death County:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Carol Mae Bailey/d. 06-23-1942/age 1 day/cause: atalectasis/dau. of 
Alvin Bailey/Burial permit has age 1 day, died in Manitowoc.]


EMMA H. BAILEY

Miss Emma Hart Bailey, 85, of 622 North Sixth street, one of whose 
ancestors, John Hart, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence 
on July 4, 1776, died this noon.
Miss Hart, who was born in Ohio, came to this city from Indiana 12 
years ago to make her home with a half-sister, the late Mrs. William 
VandeGrift. Survivors are a niece, Mrs. George Nelson; and two nephews, 
John and William VandeGrift, all of this city.
Funeral services, which will be private, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. 
from the Vogelsang funeral home, South Eighth street. Interment will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 17, 1937 P.13
***********
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Miss Emma Hart Bailey, 
85, one of whose ancesters, John Hart, was a signer of the declaration 
of independence. She died at 622 North Sixth street where she had been 
making her home with her half-sister, the late Mrs. Wm. VandeGrift. 
Survivors are a niece, Mrs. Geo. Nelson and two nephews, John and William 
VandeGrift.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, December 24, 1937 P.2
*********
[Emma Hart Bailey/bur. 12-20-1937/age 84 yrs./cause: apoplexy/
bur. on Mrs. Wm. Vandergrift lot]


RUTH BAILEY

Mrs. Ruth L. Bailey, 77, formerly of 3703 Division Street and the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center, died Thursday at the Memorial Hospital. Memorial services 
will be held at 11 am Saturday from the Wesley United Methodist Church. Rev. 
Philip Kenas officiating with cremation having taken place and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born September 19, 1913 in Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late Ernest 
and Mabel Smith Schick. She attended schools in the Chippewa Falls area. She 
was employed for 30 some years with the Kelvinator Commercial Company, formerly 
known as Manitowoc Equipment Works. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Marvin Eis of Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Warren and Ralph Schick of Chippewa Falls; four grandchildren, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister.
Friends may call at the church form 10:30 am Saturday to the time of services. 
there will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral  home. In lieu of 
flowers memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church. Jens Funeral 
Home and Crematory are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 28, 1990 page A10
*********
[age 77 yrs./cremains]


BABY WILLIAM BAILEY

William Bailey
Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name:	William Bailey
Death Date:	3 Jul 1941
Death County:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


CALVIN C. BAIRD

Calvin Baird Is Killed In Crash
Second Lieutenant Calvin C. Baird, 20, (photo) son of Mr. and Mrs. Laban Baird, 
1020 Buffalo street, was killed in an airplane accident near Santa Ana, California 
Thursday, according to word received by his parents Thursday evening.
The information came from the commanding officer at the Orange County airport where 
Lieut. Baird had just recently reported for duty. Deatils of the accident were not 
included in the telegram.
Arrangements are being made to bring the body here from California. The remains are 
to be brought to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
The death of Lieut. Baird brings to 35 the number of county men who have died while 
in service, either in action at the various fronts or in accidents in this country.
Until the telegram arrived last night the local flier's parents did not know that he 
was stationed at Santa Ana, but this morning a letter was received from their late 
son telling of his transfer to that field from Santa Rosa. The letter related that 
he was now flying twin-engine planes where as heretofore he had been flying single 
engine planes. Lieut. Baird was a pilot.
According to the telegram received last night the accident occurred about five miles 
north of Santa Ana and Liut. Baird died at 9:05 a.m. yesterday.
Lieut. Baird entered service in Nov. 1942, and received his commission as a second 
lieutenant at Luke Field, Arizona, in October after which he was home on leave. 
Returning to duty he went first to Hamilton Field, California, then to Santa Rosa 
and then to Santa Ana.
Three brothers of the dead flier are in service. (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Calvin Baird was born at Oneida and came here with his parents when he was three years 
old. He was a graduate of Lincoln high school with the class of 1942.
Survivors are the parents, the three brothers in service, and two sisters, (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 31, 1943 P.12
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Funeral services for Second Lieut. Calvin C. Baird, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Laban Baird, 1020 Buffalo street killed in the crash of an army plane in 
California late last week will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the St. James 
Episcopal church. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
The ashes of Lieutenant Baird arrived here this afternoon aboard a North 
Western road train and were taken to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home. Friends may call at the funeral home from this evening on. A firing squad 
from the Drews post of the American Legion will accord military rites at the 
grave.
Lieut. Baird entered the service in November, 1942, and had been stationed at 
Santa Ana, Calif. He has three brothers in the service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1944 P. 2
*******
[Calvin Coolidge Baird/d. at Santa Ana, CA/age 20 yrs./cause: aircraft accident
fractured skull/cremains/son of Laban Baird]


HATTIE BAIRD

Mrs. Laban Baird, 57, mother of four sons who entered the armed services in 
World War II, died Monday night at the Holy Family hospital. She was moved to 
the hospital from her home, 1020 Buffalo street, two weeks ago.
Mrs. Baird, the former Hattie Smith, was born at Oneida, Wis., in 1888 and in 
1912 was married to Laban Baird. They moved to Manitowoc 20 years ago. She was 
a member of the St. Faiths guild and Altar guild of the St. James Episcopal 
church and the Marine band auxiliary.
Survivors are the husband; three sons, Tech. Sgt. Laban, Jr., in Germany, Pvt. 
Allen in Florida, and Reginald now at home after discharge from the armed 
services; brother, Jonas of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. William Williams of 
Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Frank Sommers of Oneida. Another son, Calvin, also in service, 
was killed last year in the crash of an army plane in California.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. James church, 
the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 
noon Wednesday, and will be moved to the church at 9 a.m. Thursday. The casket 
will be closed at 10:15.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1945  P. 2
********
[d. 09-17-1945/age 57 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Laban Baird lot]


LABAN BAIRD

Laban Baird, 79, died Saturday at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw. He had made 
his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Luchsinger, of 
707 Chicago St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. William R. Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baird was born Jan. 27, 1886, at Oneida, son of the late Cornelius and 
Margaret Hill Baird. Oct. 29, 1912, he married Hattie Smith at Oneida and the 
couple came to Manitowoc in 1926. He was a shipping clerk for Aluminum Specialty 
Co. for 30 years before retiring in 1956. He had played clarinet with the Legion, 
Aluminum Specialty, Manitowoc Marine and Hamilton bands. His wife died in 
September, 1945.
He is survived by three sons, Laban of Vulcan, Mich., and Reginald and Allen of 
Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Schwab and Mrs. Luchsinger of Manitowoc and 
10 grandchildren. A son, Calvin, was killed in World War II and another son, 
Kenneth, also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street 
entrance, until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1965   P. 19 
*******
[d. 05-29-1965/age 79 yrs.]


CARRIE (LIEBENOW) BAKER

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901:
Thurs. morning last week Mr. H.F. Liebenow received a telegram notifying 
him that his sister, Mrs. Carrie Baker, had died of pneumonia on Tues. in 
Los Angeles, Calif. She was 59 yrs. old. Her body was shipped here and 
arrived Tues. afternoon. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. 
from Mr. Liebenow's residence at the corner of 8th and Commercial St., led 
by Pastor Romoser of the German Methodist Church.
(Note: She is on Liebenow lot in cem.)
********
[bur. 01-09-1901/cause: cancer]
********
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Carrie Baker, whose remains were 
brought here from Los. Angeles, yesterday, will be held from the 
home of H. Liebenow tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1901, p. 2 
********* 
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Carrie Baker were held from the 
home of H. Liebenow yesterday and many friends were in attendance. 
Rev. J. F. Romoser paid tribute to the decedent and a large cortege 
followed the remains to their last resting place at Evergreen. 
Mrs. Baker died at Los Angeles, Cal. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 18, 1901, p. 2


DOROTHY A. BAKER

Mrs. Rolland G. Baker, __, of 1716 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baker, nee Dorothy A. Massman, was born Dec. 28, 1921, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late George Massman and Mrs. Marie Jerabek Massman. She was married to 
Rolland Baker Oct. 6, 1956, at Manitowoc. She had been employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co. and Globe Laundry, Manitowoc. She was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Edward Fitzhugh of Madison, a daughter, Mrs. 
Richard (Ann) Boeckman, her mother, Mrs. Marie Massman, and two sisters, Miss 
Lorraine Massman and Mrs. Robert (LaVerne) Berge, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. 
Her first husband, Edward Fitzhugh Sr., and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where an Eagles 
Auxiliary memorial service will be at 7 p.m. and a wake memorial service at 7:45 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1975  P. 3
*********
[d. 12-28-1975/age 54 yrs./wife of Roland Baker]


ELIZA A. BAKER

Eliza Baker died in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald, Jan 12, 1860
*******
DIED.
In this village on Monday, the 2d inst., Eliza Baker, aged 24 years.
During her life Miss Baker was distinguished for her kind and charitable 
qualities.  
Her death is a severe affliction to her relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald  Thursday, January 12, 1860 pg. 3


HELLEN M. BAKER

Helen Baker, wife of Albert N. Baker died in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald, 1857 Oct 31, 1857
*******
[Helen M. Baker/bur. 1857]


ROLLAND G. BAKER

Rolland (Rollie) G. Baker, age 69, of 1716 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died suddenly 
Thursday afternoon, October 23, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Roberta Thomson 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Manitowoc Graveside Military Rites 
will be accorded by Amvets Post #99.
He was born January 15, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Gordon and Elsie Renier 
Baker. Rolland was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the medical corp. 
He married the former Dorothy Massman October 6, 1956. She preceded him in death 
December 28, 1975. He then married the former Dorothy Hall January 15, 1983, in 
Manitowoc. Rolland was employed at the Manitowoc Equipment Works for 27 years until 
his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the Amvet Post #99 and a 30 year member 
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #706 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a step-daughter and her husband, Ann and Dick 
Boeckman, Manitowoc; a stepson and his wife, Ed and Marge Fitzhugh, Madison; two 
sisters-in-law, Donna Baker, Phoenix, Ariz., LaVerne and her husband Robert Berge, 
Manitowoc; one step-grandson; 10 step-granddaughters; and seven step-great-grandchildren. 
Also surviving are three step-sons and their wives, Donald and Jane Bonfigt, Two Rivers, 
Larry and Lynn Bonfigt, Manitowoc, Ed and Mary Bonfigt, Manitowoc. He was preceded in 
death by a brother, Douglas Baker, a brother-in-law, Clifford Massman, and a sister-in-
law, Lorraine Massman.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. An Eagles Memorial Service will be held Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. 
at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1979  P. A2


STEVEN T. BAKER

FATAL ACCIDENT – On the 25th inst. About four miles east of Potter’s Mill, on 
the North Branch of the Manitowoc River, Stephen Baker, aged 14 years was shot 
through the head by Frank Albee, a boy of about the same age. It seems that 
the two boys went duck hunting in a boat and came in sight of some ducks; both 
agreed to fire together, when unfortunately the charge from Albee’s gun entered 
the back of young Baker’s head, killing him almost instantly. The deceased was 
the only son of Levi Baker, an highly respected citizen of Rantoul .
Chilton Times – August 26, 1865
*******
[?? Barker/bur. 08-27-1865/burial register has son of Mr. Barker/also there
is no record of a Steven Baker burial/these two entries probably refer to
the same person.](note: This combines two entries-Barker/Baker)


ZERALDA BAKER

Mrs. Zeralda Baker, 92, formerly of 1125 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baker, nee Zeralda Buerstatte, was born Oct. 23, 1883, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Frederick C. and Augusta Gunnrich Buerstatte. She attended 
Manitowoc schools and was a teacher in Manitowoc Public Schools prior to her 
marriage to Addison T. Baker Jan. 15, 1921, at Chicago. The couple lived at St. 
Paul, Minn. Mr. Baker preceded her in death in 1942 and she returned to 
Manitowoc to reside in 1958. She was a member of St. Paul Wesley United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Leland (June) Huppert, of Manitowoc, a 
sister-in-law and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and three sisters preceded 
her in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1973  P. 3
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[bur. on Charles Buerstatte lot]


DR. H.S. BALCOM

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years ago (1872)
DISCOVERY OF THE BODY OF DR. H.S. BALCOM
The dead body of Dr. H. Balcom, of this city, was found on Monday afternoon at 
6 o'clock in an out of the way place, about half a mile back in the woods, near 
Ava Smith's farm, about two miles from the city. The remains were brought to the 
city and an inquest held, the jury returning a verdict of death from exposure. 
The facts elicited at the inquest are as follows: After a hearty supper, Dr. 
Balcom retired to bed and probably in a fit of mental derangement, got up, 
carefully dressed himself, as the night was very cold and was seen on Saturday 
morning at 2 o'clock by night watchman Dooling. Since that time until the 
discovery of his body, as above stated, he had not been seen or heard of. Dr. 
Balcom was subject to temporary fits of insanity and it is supposed that while 
under the influence of one of these spells he wandered off in the direction of 
Ava Smith's place from whence he was frightened off by some dogs, of whom he had 
a morbid terror and overcome by the cold, died as above stated. Every effort was 
made by Mr. Platt and others to discover his whereabouts both by offering a reward 
and personal exertions.
Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Platt and Dr. Balcom's remains 
were interred in the cemetery on Tuesday last.
The deceased was a native of Boston, Mass., and came here from Chicago in 1863, 
since which time he had practiced his profession with a success second to none in 
the State having talents of a very high order and was admitted by brother physicians 
as one of the most skillful surgeons in the northwest. At the time of his death, Dr. 
Balcom was in his fortieth year.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Apr. 6, 1916
********
From the Pilot files, fifty years ago (1872)
The dead body of Dr. H.S. Balcom, of this city, was found on Monday afternoon, 
at 6 o'clock, in an out of the way place, about half a mile back in the woods, 
near Ava Smith's farm, about two miles from the city. The remains were brought 
to the city, and an inquest held, the jury returning a verdict of death from 
exposure. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Platt, and Dr. 
Balcom's remains were interred in the cemetery on Tuesday last. The deceased 
was a native of Boston, Mass., and came here from Chicago, in 1863, since which 
time he had practiced his profession, with a success second to none, in the State, 
having talents of a very high order. At the time of his death, Dr. Balcom was in 
his fortieth year.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 13, 1922 p.1
********
Sorrowful News -- It will be three weeks to-morrow, when our community was 
startled by the report that Dr. Balcom, who had lain sick for some time at 
the residence of Mr. J.E. Platt, had mysteriously disappeared from his bed 
room during one of his delirious attacks and was nowhere to be found.
The report proved true, all the efforts of his many friends to find him, or 
at the least some traces of him were unavailing until by mere accident, last 
Monday afternoon, a son of Mr. Avey Smith, being out hunting pigeons on his 
father's farm, came upon the lifeless remains of the lost man, lying beside a 
fallen tree.  The friends of the deceased were immediately informed and the 
body was brought to town, where upon inquest before Don A. Shove, Police 
Justice, the verdict was rendered that the deceased came to his death by 
exposure.
Dr. Balcom was one of the best educated and most successful physicians of our 
City, his loss is severely felt and will be long remembered by those whom he 
has benefited professionally, but especially by his personal friends who had 
the best opportunity to appreciate his character. May Peace which he could not 
find here, be with him now and forever.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the Doctor's most faithful 
friends Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Platt, and were most solemn and interesting.  Rev 
Mr. Haff reading the service and Rev. Mr. Stevens giving a short but very 
interesting sermon.
The large rooms were crowded with former patients and mourning friends of the 
deceased, showing fully how high he was respected.
Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 52, Thursday, April 11, 1872, Page 4 Column 2 
*********
Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable:
Hermogene S Balcom
31st WI Infantry, Field & Staff
Born: ca 1820
Enlisted: July 14, 1864 as an Assistant Surgeon, from Manitowoc, WI.
Promotion: July 14, 1864 to 2nd Assistant Surgeon
January 19, 1865 to Assistant Surgeon 
Mustered Out: July 8, 1865 at Louisville, KY 
*******
Edwards’ 1868-69 Manitowoc City Directory: Balcom, Hermorgien, physician, 
   boards State corner 8th 
*******
Manitowoc Pilot, January 4, 1870, Thursday: 
H. S. BALCOM, M.D.: Physician and Surgeon. Particular attention paid to the 
treatment of difficult and critical cases, and to consultation. Also, 
Examining Surgeon for Pension. Office in the building formerly occupied by 
Kuehn & Co., bankers. Orders left at T. & J. Robinson's Drug Store will be 
promptly attended to.
********
1870 June 1 Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc, Ward 4: Herman Balcom, 
50, Male, Physition(sic), born New York 
buried, April 9, 1872 in Manitowoc, WI"
********
(H.S. Balcome/d. 19 Jan. 1872/cause: consumption/from St. James Episc. church record)
********
IN PROBATE.
MAITOWOC (sic) COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of H.S. Balcom, deceased.
On reading and filing the peiition (sic) of Henry Greve of Manitowoc representing 
among other things that H.S. Balcom late of Manitowoc on the 22d day of March, A.D. 
1872 at the town of Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate 
within this State, and that the said petitioner is a creditor of said deceased, and 
praying that administration of said estate be to G.H. Forrest granted, it is ordered 
that said petition be heard before the Judge of this court, on Monday, the 29th day 
of July a.d. 1872 at 10 o'clock a.m. at my office in said County. Ordered further, 
that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons 
interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to 
said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Tribune a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc in said Conty (sic).
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Dated Manitowoc the 2d day of July A.D. 1872.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, July 18, 1872 P. 1


WALTER BALDE

Walter Balde, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Balde, 620 Commercial 
Street, passed away Friday at the hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday 
at the Wattawa Chapel, with interment in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 3, 1929 page 1
******
[age 3 yrs./cause: diptheria/space #32]


ELLEN IRENE BALDWIN

Mrs. E. Irene Baldwin, 83, of St. Mary Home For The Aged, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 1114 North 16th Street, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, April 17, at 
St. Mary Home For The Aged. 
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Baldwin was born April 28, 1900, at Sanborn, Iowa, daughter of the late 
Francis and Mary Shea Addy. She married Harlan Baldwin on December 24, 1922, at 
Iowa. He preceded her in death May 1, 1976. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, David and LaVerne Baldwin of 
Belleair Bluffs, Florida; a daughter and a son-in-law, Beverly and Fred Severson 
of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a niece 
and a nephew. She was preceded in death by two brothers. 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1984  P. 3
*********
(Irene Baldwin on SSDI)
[widow of Harlan Baldwin]


HARLAN L. BALDWIN

Harlan L. Baldwin, 78, of 1114N. 16th St,. Manitowoc, died late Saturday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Baldwin was born Jan. 29, 1898, in Iowa, son of the late Arthur and Hattie 
Lloyd Baldwin. He was educated in Spencer, Iowa, schools and University of Iowa. 
He married Ellen Irene Addy Dec. 27, 1923, at Spencer. They moved from Spencer to 
Manitowoc in 1928, where he was clothing department manager at Henderson Hoyt Co., 
which later became Boston Store, which he managed along with the Oshkosh branch. 
He established Baldwin Clothing Store in 1950, which he owned and operated until 
1964. 
Mr. Baldwin was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Manitowoc Lions Club 
since 1928 and past president. He was very active in the Lions Braille Club, a 
life member of Masonic Lodge, F & AM, and a member of Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. 
He was also active in Boy Scouts of America for many years, serving as cubbing 
commissioner and holding other offices. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, David D., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick 
Beverly (Babs) Severson, of Sheboygan; a brother, A. R. (Ray) Baldwin, of Oak Park, 
Ill., and seven grandchildren.
A brother, Ernest, and a sister, Jule, preceded him in death.
Honorary pallbearers were Peter Wegman, Jerry Gilson, Harris Olander, Leo Prahl, 
Elmer Fors, Cart Hallock, John Kaderabek, Paul Umnus, Gerhardt Kubitz and Clarence 
Stephenson. Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Lions Braille Club or the charity of 
the donor’s choice.
Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1976  P. 3
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[age 78 yrs./bur. on Ellen Irene Baldwin lot-his wife]


DELMER W. BALGE

Delmar W. Balge, 62, of 1105A S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly
Wednesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Balge was born April 3, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Richard and
Lavina Haase Balge. He was a lifelong resident of Manotowoc and attended 
First German Evangelical Grade School and was graduated from Lincoln High
School, Manitowoc, in 1929. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co.,
Manitowoc, for 47 years. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran
Church and Men's Club of the church, 25-Year-Club of Mirro and Machinists
Union Local No. 516
Survivors include two brothers, Norman R., of Milwaukee and Lyle A., of Rt.
1, Manitowoc, nieces and nephews and other relatives. Three brothers and
a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday
and at the church Saturday from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, June 27, 1974  p.23
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[d. 06-26-1974/age 62 yrs./bur. on Richard Balge lot]


IRMA BALGE

Last week two children of Division Street resident Richard Balge here 
died one after the other –one 8 years old and one 9 months. The children 
were buried together on Friday.
[Note from cem. office: I don’t show 3 in 1907 – only Irma (9 mo) & Lyman (2 yr) 
(both buried on 9/27/1907). I think the newspaper just made a mistake on Lyman’s 
age in the 2nd obit.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907
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2 BURIED FROM SAME HOME TODAY
Death Has been Cruel to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balge
Twice within a week had Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balge, 
Division Street, and this morning, a double funeral was held from the saddened 
household, the bodies of the two infant children of the couple being laid to 
rest in the same grave at Evergreen. A few days ago death claimed the two year 
old son of the family and Thursday night another child, aged 9 months was taken. 
Many friends will tender sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 27, 1907
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[bur. 09-27-1907/cause: meningitis]


LAVINA BALGE

Mrs. Richard Balge, 77, former Manitowoc resident, who had been residing with 
her son, Norman, in Milwaukee, died Wednesday night at Mt. Sinai Hospital, 
Milwaukee, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Lavina Haase in New London, Wis., in 1875, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Haase. A few years later they moved to Two Rivers. She was married to Balge 
in Manitowoc in 1903 and after a year’s residence in Two Rivers, moved to 
Manitowoc. He died 28 years ago. For the past three years Mrs. Balge had been 
residing with her son in Milwaukee. 
Survivors are three sons, Norman of Milwaukee and Delmer and Lyle of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Meihsner of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jacob Berg of 
Bethlehem, Pa., and Mrs. August Clare of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. 
Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1953  P. 31
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Mrs. Lavina Balge, widow of the late Richard C. Balge, who was employed at 
Aluminum Goods Plant 2, previous to his death on June 7, has been paid $1500 
insurance carried by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. through the group system of 
life insurance. 
The Reporter - Fri., June 26, 1925  
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[d. 09-16-1953 at Milwaukee, WI/age 77 yrs./bur. on Richard Balge lot]


LYMAN BALGE

Death yesterday of a 2-year old son of Richard Balge here. The 
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the German Methodist 
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1907 
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2 BURIED FROM SAME HOME TODAY
Death Has been Cruel to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balge
Twice within a week had Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Balge, 
Division Street, and this morning, a double funeral was held from the saddened 
household, the bodies of the two infant children of the couple being laid to 
rest in the same grave at Evergreen. A few days ago death claimed the two year 
old son of the family and Thursday night another child, aged 9 months was taken. 
Many friends will tender sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 27, 1907
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[bur. 09-27-1907/cause: meningitis]


MELVIN BALGE

DEATH SADDENS BALGE HOME IN DEMISE OF SON 
Death’s visitation has shadowed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Balge, 1128 So. 
Thirteenth street in claiming their son, Melvin, aged 12 years who passed 
away yesterday after an illness of three weeks, death being due to paralysis 
of the heart following a severe illness from diphtheria. The malady left the 
boy in a weakened condition and he was unable to fight the fatal attack. The 
lad was born in this city May 21, 1910 and attended the Lutheran School. 
Besides his parents, three brothers survive, Norman, Dalman and Lyle.
The funeral will be held from the home Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Machmiller 
officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 23, 1923  P. 12
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[bur 01-25-1923/age 12 yrs/cause: acute myocarditis/
bur. on Richard Balge lot]


RICHARD BALGE

R.C. BALGE DIES, VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Richard C. Balge died of pneumonia at the Holy Family hospital last 
evening at 8:40, death coming as a relief from suffering. Deceased 
was born in Germany February 8, 1866 and came to this country in 1893, 
making his home at Two Rivers and later moving to Manitowoc where he 
was married in 1903 to Miss Lavina Haase. Surviving him are his wife 
and three children, Norman, seventeen, Delmer, thirteen and Lyle, 
eleven. Four children preceded him in death. Mrs. Alvian Prinz, a 
sister who lives in Germany, also survives. Mr. Balge was employed 
at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church the Rev. 
Machmiller officiating at the services and from there to Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday June 8, 1925 P. 2


JOE A. BALIK

Funeral Services for Joe A. Balik, age 84, Bagley, Minnesota, formerly of 920 
Rosemere Circle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin who died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 
Merit Care Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota, will be Monday, April 23, 2001 at 
11 a.m. at St. Joseph’ Catholic Church in Bagley, Minnesota. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gary LaMoine.
Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc on Wednesday 
at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. David Hoffman presiding. Military graveside rites will 
be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Balik family with local 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2001  P. A3
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[wives Pauline C. Berg/Arlys M. O'Day]


PAULINE BALIK

Mrs. Joe (Pauline C.) Balik, 67, of 920 Rosemere Circle, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, February 17, 1988 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 pm 
Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Balik was born August 2, 1920 at Bemidji, Minnesota, daughter of the late 
Emil and Olina Larson Berg. She graduated from Bagley High School and Bemidji 
Business College. Mrs. Balik worked many years as a legal secretary for several 
different lawyers. She married Joe A. Balik on December 27, 1942, at Hattiesburg, 
Mississippi. Mrs. Balik was a member of First Lutheran Church, Church's Altar 
Guild and Naomi Circle. She was past president and secretary of the Local American 
Cancer Society Chapter. Mrs. Balik was president and organizer of Manitowoc Mobile 
Meals and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post Number 16. She also did 
volunteer work for Manitowoc City Hall and Park Lawn Home.
Survivors include her husband, Joe, a daughter, Paula Balik of San Antonio, Texas; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and jay Berg of Manitowoc; an aunt, Mollie Haugen 
of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Friday and 
Saturday from 9 am to 11 am and then at the church from 12 noon until the hour 
of service. Memorials would be appreciated to American Cancer Society or Manitowoc 
Mobile Meals.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 18, 1988 page 18
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[wife of Joe A. Balik]