AMELIA BRAASCH

MISS BRAASCH BURIED TODAY
Died Here Friday Afternoon; Was Born In Town of Newton
Miss Emelia Braasch, 64, lifelong resident of the county, died in the city
late Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the
Leschke funeral home.
Miss Braasch was born in Newton in 1871 and has been a resident of the city
for 37 years. Survivors are two brothers, George, Newton, and Leo, city; and
two sisters, Mrs. William Roxien and Mrs. Edward Krueger, both of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 6, 1936  p.2
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[Emelia/bur. 7-6-1936/age 64 yrs/cause: hypostatic pneumonia/
bur. on Frank Braasch lot]


ARTHUR W. BRAASCH

Arthur W. Braasch, age 84, of 4900 County Trunk R, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
November 14, 1992, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 1992, at the 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the service will 
be the Rev. Glenn Unke, with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born November 5, 1908, in Newton, Wis., son of the late George and Minnie 
Schwantz Braasch. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison studying in 
the field of Agricultural Science, then farmed on the homestead in the Town of 
Kossuth until his retirement in 1982.
Survivors include his sister, Myra Nelson, Manitowoc; a niece and spouse, Mary 
Ann and George Van Leur, Appleton; a nephew and spouse, Donald G. and Su Nelson, 
Livermore, Calif. Also surviving are great nieces and great nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 10 a.m. Saturday, 
November 21, 1992, until the time of service.
Arthur had a love for his flower and vegetable gardening.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 16, 1992  P. A2
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[single]


FRANCES BRAASCH

Miss Frances Marion Braasch, 31, died at her home, 908 South 20th street, at 
1:30 this morning following an illness of more than a month. Funeral services 
will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. James Episcopal 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be taken to the 
church from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 10 o'clock Tuesday 
morning. It may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time 
of removal to the church.
Miss Braasch was born in Norway Park, Ill., October 28, 1905. She came to 
Manitowoc at the age of four with her parents. After graduating from the high 
school here in 1923, Miss Braasch attended the county training school and then 
went to the Oshkosh State Normal school. She taught school in the county of 
Branch, Meadow Brook, Maribel and Reedsville. She was a member of the St. James 
choir and was engaged to marry William H. Tyson, 427 North 6th street.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. W.C. Smith, city; two brothers, Urlrich and 
Thomas, both of Manitowoc; and five sisters, Mrs. Oscar Nelson, Mrs. Orvill 
Bentley, Miss Elizabeth Braasch and Miss Nina Smith all of Manitowoc, and Mrs. 
Gerald Donovan of Peshtigo.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 31, 1937 P. 4
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[bur. 08-03-1937/age 31 yrs./cause: mzlogenous leukemia/bur. on Mrs. Mary Braasch lot]


FRANK BRAASCH    (d. 1921)

Frank Braasch, pioneer resident of the town of Newton, but who made his 
home in the city the past six years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Edward C. Krueger, 1614 South Tenth Street yesterday of causes incident to 
the infirmities of old age.  He was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, September 
26, 1839, being eighty-one years of age.  He is survived by two sons and two 
daughters and one step daughter and twelve grand children, his wife and four 
sons preceding him in death.  Two of the latter, Walter and Ulrich died here a 
few years ago within six days of each other, Ulrich being operator and ticket 
agent here of the Northwestern Ry, at the time of his death.
Those surviving are George of Newton, and Leo, Miss Amelia, Mrs. Edward 
C. Krueger and Mrs. William Roxien, all of this city.  The funeral will take 
place at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon from the house and at 2 o'clock from the 
German M.E. Church, Rev. Schellhase officiating, with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News  Monday, May 2, 1921  pg. 8
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[bur 05-04-1921/cause: bronchial asthma]


GEORGE C. BRAASCH

George C. Braasch, 78, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, retired county farmer, died 
Thursday night at the farm home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Braasch was born in Newton in 1874 and a few years later his parents moved 
to Cato. In 1905 he married Miss Minnie Schwartz. He acquired a farm near 
Newton station and 14 years ago, ??????? ?? the present homestead in 
Kossuth. He retired a year ago. He was a member of the Immanueal Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Myra Nelson of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, son, 
Arthur; and granddaughter (private) of Rt. 5, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, June 12, 1953 P. 17
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[d. 06-11-1953/age 76 yrs./bur. on Arthur Braasch lot]


JULIA BRAASCH

PARALYSIS 2 WEEKS AGO, DEATH RESULT 
Death due to paralysis which she suffered two weeks ago, came to Mrs. Frank 
Braasch, an aged resident of the county yesterday, her death occurring at the 
home south of the city. Mrs. Braasch was 72 years of age and is survived by 
four sons and two daughters. Up to ten years ago the family resided in Cato 
but removed south of this city at that time. The funeral will be held Sunday 
from the German M.E. church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 9, 1913  P. 8 
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[bur. 05-11-1913/cause: paralysis of heart/bur. on Frank Braasch lot]


LEO BRAASCH

Leo Braasch, 63, of 1232 South Ninth street, died late Saturday evening at the 
Holy Family hospital. He suffered a stroke early in the evening and died a few 
hours later at the hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Braasch was born in Cato in 1878 and when a young man came to this city. He 
was employed for a time at the Wisconsin Malting company. He has been living a 
retired life several years.
Survivors are a brother, George, of Rockwod, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin C. Krueger 
of this city.
The body may be viewed from tonight at 7 o'clock until the time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 9, 1941 P.2
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[d. 06-07-1941/age 69 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Frank Braasch lot]


MYRA BRAASCH NELSON

Myra (Braasch) Nelson, Colony Oaks Care Center, Appleton Age 88, died Saturday, 
September 10, 1994. She was born December 13, 1905 in Newton, Wisconsin, the 
daughter of the late George and Wilhelmina (Schwantz) Braasch. She was a member 
of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church and had a great love for gardening, growing 
flowers and wild floral arrangements. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-
law: Mary Ann and George Van Leur, Appleton; a son and daughter-in-law: Donald G. 
and Su Nelson, Livermore, California; five grandchildren; Mark Johansen, Terry 
Johansen, Lisa McPhillips, Toni Ferguson, Kati Aweyland. Other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold in 1963 
a brother, Arthur Braasch in 1992; and an infant sister, Ruth. Funeral services 
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 1994 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Glenn Unke with 
burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the 
church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. There will be no 
Tuesday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
The Post Crescent , September 12, 1994, P. B4
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[Myra J. Nelson/d. 09-10-1994 at Appleton WI/age 88 yrs./widow of Arthur Braasch]
(Buried with 1st husband Braasch)


RUTH A.J. BRAASCH

A small child of Geo. Braasch in Newton died last week. 
Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909
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The death of an infant child of George Braasch, on the Ferd Schmitz farm in the 
Town of Newton is said to be the first death to occur on the farm in the sixty-one 
years since the farm was settled by Mr. Schmitz in 1848. The record is believed 
to be unequaled in the state.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1909                       
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[cause: heart failure]
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(Ruth Anna Johanna Braasch/d. 08/30/1909/Bur. 09/02/1909/from records of 
   St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


SOPHIA A. BRAASCH

MRS. BRAASCH DIES; LONG ILL
Mrs. Sophia Braasch, 67, 915 Columbus street, died this morning after 
a lingering illness. The deceased, whose maiden name was Sophia Roxien, 
was born in Germany. Her husband, Walter Braasch Sr., died some years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Elmer, Chicago, and Walter Jr., in the east and 
a brother, William Roxien of this city.
Funeral arrangements are awaiting the arrival of the two sons in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 27, 1934 P.2
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[cause: ulcerative colitis/bur. on Joachim Roxien lot]
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(Mrs. Walter Braasch/nee Sophie ROXIEN/age: 63yrs. 3mo. 2days/
d. Dec. 8, 1934/St. John's United Church of Christ)


THOMAS FRANCIS BRAASCH

Thomas F. Braasch, age 82, a resident of 4200 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning, September 5, 1998, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Private family funeral services were held Wednesday, September 9, 1998, at Jens 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Roy Myers officiated, with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 20, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ulrich and Mary 
Turtle Braasch. He attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln High School 
with the Class of 1933. He worked for a airplane factory in Menominee, Mich., 
later in Seattle, Wash., and then moving back to Manitowoc, working for the 
Manitowoc Engineering Company, where he retired due to health conditions.
Survivors include two sisters, Esther Donovan, Rock Away Beach, Mo., Nina Brunner, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 
Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ulrich; four sisters, Frances 
Braasch, Cynthia Nelson, Elizabeth Bedwell, and Ruth Bentley.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1998 P. A 2
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BOYS WHO SET OUT TO SEE WORLD, BACK IN DAY, 
HUNGRY AND PENITENT JUDGE IS TOLD
With tears streaming down his face, a manly looking little youth 
of 12 summers told county Judge John Chloupek this morning that 
he had lost all desire to roam and likewise all desire to ride a 
bicycle. He was Tommy Braasch, 908 So. Twentieth street, who with 
Gilbert Meisner, 14 year old Manitowoc Route 1 boy, left the home 
of their parents at 7 o’clock Monday night on a tour ‘of the world.’ 
Hungry, foot and back sore, the two were picked up at 10 o’clock 
last night by Sheriff Beduhn and Deputy Charles Ladwig as they were 
wearily trudging their way along Highway 141 about eight miles north 
of the city at 10 o’clock last night. According to the story sobbed 
out by young Braasch, he and the Meisner boy, on a purloined bicycle, 
left the city, bound for the north. That night they reached Francis 
Creek and spent the night in the garage building of the church. 
Bright and early Tuesday morning they started for Green Bay, arriving 
there about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Meisner doing all the 
peddling up and down the hills, with Braasch uncomfortably squirming 
on the handle-bars. They spent the day in Green Bay but the pangs of 
hunger drove them homeward and they started the return trek to 
Manitowoc. Frequently drawing up their belts, as Tommy says “I tell 
you Judge, we had to pull our belts up pretty often” the youthful 
adventurers started for home but at Denmark were too tired to continue 
much father. They saw a woman and told her of their hunger and she gave 
each of them a piece of pie. Re-enforced physically and spiritually, 
the homeward ride was resumed and continued until they were picked up 
by the sheriff and brought to the city and their parents notified. 
Nothing to eat except apples they could pick up along the way and the 
one piece of pie in almost twenty-four hours after they left home is 
nothing for a growing boy according to young Braasch and he will never 
again roam, he said. And he never wants to sit on a bicycle. “I’m so 
sore from sitting on the handle bars Judge,” he said this morning. 
Braasch was taken to his home by his mother but Meisner was being 
detained until it could be learned where he secured a gun and a 
revolver which he had when he left Manitowoc. The revolver was still 
in his possession when he was brought to the city. The boys slept the 
sleep of the just last night and today were none the worse for their 
experiences but are sadder and wiser boys. “They’re just regular boys,” 
Judge Chloupek said this morning after the story had been told.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 29, 1928 Page 5


ULRICH J. BRAASCH

ILL ONLY ONE WEEK ULRICH BRAASCH IS CALLED BY DEATH
Northwestern Employe Fails to Survive Attack of Pneumonia and 
Passes Away at Hospital
After an illness of only one week, Ulrich Braasch, for several years 
employed as an operator and ticket agent of the offices of the 
Northwestern Railway company in this city, died at the hospital last 
night, a victim of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon 
at 2 o’clock and will be attended by the Odd Fellows of which deceased 
was a member. 
Mr. Braasch suffered a severe cold ten days ago which developed into 
pneumonia. He was removed to the hospital early in the week and his 
condition failed to improve when he passed away last night. Decedent 
was born in the town of Newton, November 14, 1875 and entered the 
railway service as a youth of twenty. He was employed at stations of 
the Northwestern at points in the state and several years ago came to 
the local station as operator and ticket agent and was employed here 
at the time he was stricken. Mr. Braasch is survived by a widow and 
seven children. His father and one brother also survive. He was well 
liked and held in esteem by a large circle of friends. The family home 
is on South Twentieth street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 09, 1918 | Page 1
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[bur. 02-11-1918/cause: pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Mary Braasch lot]
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(d. 18 Feb. 1918/cause: pneumonia/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Manitowoc County-in Probate.
In Re Estate of Ulrich Braasch, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term of said court to be held on the 
second Tuesday (being the 12th day) of March A.D. 1918, at the courthouse in the 
city of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the 
application of Mary Braasch for the appointment of an administrator of the estate 
of Ulrich Braasch, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby further given, that at the special term of said court to be held 
at the court house, on the 3rd Tuesday, (being the 18th day) of June A.D. 1918 
there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Ulrich Braasch 
deceased.
And notice is hereby further given, that all such claims for examination and 
allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city 
of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 13th day of June A.D. 1918, 
or be barred.
Dated February 13th, 1918.
By the Court
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, February 14, 1918 P. 15


WALTER W. BRAASCH

PNEUMONIA CLAIMS TWO BROTHERS IN PERIOD OF TEN DAYS
Walter Braasch, Brother of Late Ulrich Braasch, Deceased Ten Days Ago, 
Is Victim of Same Disease Last Night
Walter Braasch, brother to Ulrich Braasch, whose death occurred ten 
days ago, passed away at his home, 1401 South Tenth street, last night, 
death being due to pneumonia which disease also claimed his brother. 
The funeral will be held Sunday and will be in charge of Manitowoc 
lodge 194, I.O.O.F., at the home. 
Mr. Braasch had assisted in taking care of his brother and on the day 
previous to the death of the later, was stricken and forced to take to 
his bed. His condition became alarmingly worse and the end came last 
night. Decedent was 48 years of age, having been born at Newton 
Aug. 17, 1870. He had made his home in the city for a number of years. 
Mr. Braasch is survived by his widow and two sons, Elmer and Walter. 
His aged father, two brothers, Leo of this city, and George of Newton, 
and three sisters, Mrs. W. Roxine, Mrs. Edward Kreuger and Miss Amelia 
Braasch also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 14, 1918 | Page 1
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[bur. 02-17-1917/cause: pneumonia/bur. on Joachim Roxien lot]


WILHELMINA BRAASCH

Mrs. Minne (sic) Braasch, 86, widow of George C., of R. 4, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been a patient 
there one week.
The former Minnie Schwantz, she was born at Newtonburg (Manitowoc County), 
Sept. 26, 1879, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Dunnkake Schwantz. She 
was married to Mr. Braasch, Feb. 22, 1905, at Newtonburg.
The couple farmed in the Town of Newton until retiring in 1952. Since her 
husband’s death in June, 1953, she has lived with her son, Arthur, in the Town 
of Kossuth.
Surviving, in addition to the son, Arthur, are a daughter, Mrs. Myran Nelson, 
also Kossuth; a grandson, Donald Nelson, Placerville, Calif.; a granddaughter, 
Mrs. Neil Johanson; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Henry Karstens, 
Brillion.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Friday, 
and after Saturday noon at the church.
Sheboygan Press, March 31, 1966  P. 12
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[d. 3-30-1966/age 86 yrs/widow of George C. Braasch/bur. on Arthur Braasch lot]
(Minnie/Sept. 26, 1879/Mar. 30,1966/SSDI)


BABY BRACHMAN

[bur. 12-10-1924/stillborn/bur. on John Rath lot/relative said 
that Roman & the baby were children of Roland & Clara]


CLARA BRACHMAN

Mrs. Roland Brachmann (sic), 67 , of 1131 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Monday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. 
Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brachmann was born Clara Rath March 2, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Lena Wenner Rath. She was married to Roland J. Brachmann 
Feb. 7, 1912, at St. Boniface Catholic Church and they resided at Manitowoc. 
Two sons preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Hansen and Mrs. 
John Powalisz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Veronica Van Gorder of York, Pa.; five 
sons, Elmer, Alvin and Raymond of Manitowoc, Marvin of Fond du Lac and Ira 
of Windsor Locks, Conn.; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the parish.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1961  P. 13
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[Clara E.J./wife of Roland J. Brachman]


ROLAND J. BRACHMAN

Roland J. Brachmann (sic), 77, of 1131 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Brachmann was born June 24, 1887, at Northeim, son of the late John and 
Katherine Stephani Brachmann. He was employed more than 35 years at a carpenter 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and retired in 1952. He married Clara Rath 
Feb. 7, 1912, at Manitowoc. She died in 1961. He was a member of the Senior 
Citizens Club and member and past president of Carpenters Local 849.
Survivors are five sons, Elmer, Alvin and Ramon of Manitowoc, Marvin of Fond 
du Lac and Ira of Conecticut (sic); three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Hansen 
and Mrs. John (Donna) Powlisz of Manitowoc and Veronica Van Garder of Pennsylvania; 
21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two sons and a sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1965 P. 11


ROMAN PAUL BRACHMAN

Roman Paul Brachmann, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Brachmann, 1113 South 
Eleventh street, died on Wednesday evening. Death was due to flu-pneumonia. A 
twin sister is also ill with the disease. The little one was born Sept. 11, 
1918 and was ill but a short time. The funeral will be held Saturday morning 
with services at St. Boniface church, Rev. Peil officiating and interment will 
be at Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1920 P. 1
(Newspaper named the wrong cemetery/also Brachman has one "n" on the tombstone)
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[bur. 02-14-1920/cause:flu pnuemonia/bur. on John Rath lot]


ADOLPH J. BRACHMANN

WOMAN’S SLAIN; FIND MAN’S BODY 
Double Death Result of Spat
Mrs. Mary Raedig (sic) Beaten With Shaker; Roomer Takes His Life
Letters in Home Indicate Adolph Brachman Had Plotted Murder and 
Intended to Kill Himself 
The body of Adolph Brachman, 62, who left two letters threatening suicide near 
the battered body of his landlady and close friend, Mrs. Mary Raedig, 64, in 
her home at 911 South Tenth street Tuesday evening, was found floating in the 
Manitowoc river at 1:15 this afternoon. 
The letters, addressed to his own son, Ralph, of this city, and to Richard 
Raedig, son of the slain woman indicated to police that the pair had quarreled 
and contained statements by Brachman to the effect that he would take his own 
life.
The body was noticed floating in the river about 100 feet east of the Eighth 
street bridge by D. L. MacLennan and Louis Reime aboard a tug of the McMullen 
and Pitz Construction company. They summoned Police Office Milton Larson who 
was crossing the bridge. The body was secured to a line off the tug and brought 
to the foot of South Ninth street where Captain of Detectives Frank Tomchek, 
Detective Elmer Scherer, District Attorney Fred G. Dicke and Coroner Theodore 
Teitgen, all of whom had worked on the case during the morning hours, viewed 
the body and identified it as Brachman. Mrs. Raedig, victim in the murder-
suicide was a dishwasher in a Manitowoc restaurant.
Find Two Letters 
Two letters dated Sept. 2 and signed by Adolph Brachman, who rented a room in 
the slain woman’s house, were found on a table a short distance from the body 
by Detective Captain Frank Tomchek and Police Lt. William Herman who discovered 
the badly battered corpse on the floor in the living room after they had forced 
their way into the small first floor apartment this morning 
In one of the letters, addressed to his son, Ralph, of this city, Brachman, 
divorced from his wife for a number of years, said:
“I can’t stand this any longer…She was good to me but has turned me out now… I 
am giving up this world and am going where we will all go someday ..I can’t write 
any more now but you can guess how I feel…I thought so much of her.”
Someone Else Mixed In 
In the second letter, addressed to Richard Raedig (sic) of this city, a son of 
the victim, Brachman wrote:
“I lived in the house for two years and she treated me good and we got along good…
Recently someone else mixed in and she is no more the same dear Mary…She stepped 
out after all I did for her…I am giving up and going where we all go some day…I 
hope to meet her there.”
On the strength of the letters, Chief of Police James Kuplic and District Attorney 
Fred G. Dicke said Brachman had taken his own life—after writing the notes. Dicke 
said that he had questioned Brachman’s former wife who lives here but was told she 
had not seen him for some time.
Heard Dog Howling
Police were first called into the case this morning when William Duffy, a neighbor 
of Mrs. Raedig’s, called the station with the information that he and his wife were 
sitting on their front porch Tuesday evening when they noticed the woman, a dish-
washer at the Midget café on Franklin street, come home alone.
Shortly afterward, Duffy said, they heard three faint calls for help from inside 
the house. They did not investigate, however, but a dog that kept up a continual 
barking throughout the night prompted him to summon police this morning. 
When Detective Tomchek and Lt. Herman arrived at the small house at eight o’clock 
they found all of the doors locked and gained entry through a back window. In the 
front living room, Tomchek said, they found the blood-covered body of the woman, 
a deep gash in her skull, lying on the floor along the wall which was splattered 
with blood.
(snip)
No Evidence of Fight 
While there is little evidence of a struggle in the small front room, police 
theorize that Brachman and Mrs. Raedig entered into an argument after she returned 
to the house early last evening. Tomchek said that he apparently wrote the two 
letters threatening suicide following the bludgeoning of the woman.
Dr. Teitgen said that the woman, whose husband, Charles Raedig, died about nine 
years ago, had been a patient of his. She was the mother of a large family and had 
moved into the South Tenth street house about two years ago. 
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Raedig had not been made by press time this afternoon.
She was born Mary Kieselhorst in the town of Liberty about 64 years ago. 
She is survived by five sons, Charles, Herman, Joseph, Richard and Adolph A. Raedig, 
all of Manitowoc, and a brother, Louis Kieselhorst of Manitowoc. 
Brachman was employed as a joiner-carpenter at the Burger Boat company at various 
periods between 1944 and the present time. Previous to that he had been employed 
at the Manitowoc Ship Building company…
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1947  P. 1
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Police Chief Calls Double Tragedy Murder, Suicide
(snip/mostly repeat from original story)
Brachman Rites Friday
Funeral services for Adolph Brachman, 63, also private, will be held at 9 a.m.
Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Brachman was a lifelong resident of the city. For many years he was a
draftsman and designer for the local plant of the American Seating company
and in recent years was employed at the Burger Boat company.
Survivors are four sons, a daughter, three brothers and four sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Sept. 4, 1947  p.2
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[d. 09-02-1947/age 63 yrs./bur. on Ralph Brachmann lot]


ALVIN E. BRACHMANN

Alvin E. Brachmann, age 86, of 1251 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, March 21, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, at 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon 
Robert Drobka with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Dec. 15, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Roland and Clara 
Brachmann. Al was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War 
II, receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. On July 31, 1948, he married the 
former Dorothy Paulus at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Al was 
employed with the Manitowoc School Board for many years until his retirement 
in 1978.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Brachmann, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: 
Alvin R. and Linda Brachmann, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law: Beth and Jeff 
Graves, Winona, Minn.; six grandchildren: Travis, Derk, Sabrina, Loreen, Tracy and 
Loren; six great-grandchildren; a sister: Donna M. Powalisz, Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law: Ira and Ruth Brachmann, Vermont; and two sisters-in-law: Dolly Brachmann, 
Fond du Lac; and Janice Brachmann, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Raymond, 
Marvin, Elmer; and a sister: Alice Hansen.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 2002 p.A3


ARLENE BRACHMANN

Mrs. Arlene Helen Brachmann, 65, of 1129 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, September 24, 1989. Mrs. Brachmann was born May 11, 1924 in the Town 
of Kossuth, daughter of the late Paul and Anna Weinia Brockhoff. She married 
Raymond P. Ziarnik in November of 1945. He preceded her in death in 1975. She 
then married Ralph Brachmann, May 24, 1977. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Karan Ziarnik, of 
Breckenridge, Colorado; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Joseph and 
Violet Brockhoff of Manitowoc, Robert and Violet Brockhoff of Milwaukee, Paul 
Brockhoff of Las Vegas, Nevada, Melvin and Janet Brockhoff of Manitowoc; four 
sisters and three brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Joseph Novak of Maribel, Sister 
Veronica of Silver Lake Convent, Audry and Joe Samz, Annette and William Samz, 
all of Mishicot, other relatives and friends.
Private family graveside services are Thursday.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept 28, 1989
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(Buried with Ziarnik)
[cremains/widow of Raymond Ziarnik/wife of Ralph Brachmann]


DOROTHY T. BRACHMANN

Dorothy T. Brachmann, age 83, formerly of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, 
May 29, 2007, in Winona, Minn. 
She was born on Dec. 16, 1923, in Wabeno, daughter of the late Norman 
and Clara (Springer) Paulus. Dorothy served in the U.S. Army during 
World War II as an army nurse. On July 31, 1948, she married Alvin E. 
Brachmann at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death on March 21, 2002.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Alvin and Linda Brachmann, 
Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Beth and Jeff Graves, Winona, 
Minn.; six grandchildren: Sabrina, Loreen, Tracy, Loren, Derk and Travis; 
and six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. 
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2007, 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with full military honors conducted 
by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2007 


ELMER R. BRACHMANN

Elmer R. Brachmann, age 79, of 540 West Lawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, April 29, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, after a short 
illness.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Officiating will be the Rev. Bruce McKenney and Rev. Jonathon Stern with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born August 10, 1912 in Manitowoc, son of the late Roland J. and Clara Rath 
Brachmann. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1930. He was a lifetime 
employee of Lakeside Foods, Inc., retiring in 1977, in the position of warehouse 
supervisor. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife Verona; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul E. and Nancy 
Brachmann of Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Lydia M. and Mark Hintz of 
Milwaukee; seven grandchildren, Brian, Tanya, Sarah, and Daniel Brachmann, Jessica, 
Jennifer, and Joseph Hintz; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Alvin and Dorothy 
Brachmann of Manitowoc, Marvin and Marilyn Brachmann of Fond du Lac, and Ramon and 
Janice Brachmann of Manitowoc, and Ira and Ruth Brachmann of Connecticut; two sisters 
Veronica Van Gorder of Pennsylvania and Donna Pawalisz of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, 
Donald Hansen of Reedsville; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Holdorf of Manitowoc. He was 
preceded in death by two infant brothers and one sister, Alice Hansen.
Friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church or school, or the donors choice. The Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1992 P. 12
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[husband of Verona Brachmann]


RAMON A. BRACHMANN

Ramon A. Brachmann, age 67, of 1102 Magnolia Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
early Saturday morning, February 12, 2000, at his residence.
Memorial Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2000, at Lakeshore 
Christian Fellowship Church, 917 Lowell St., Two Rivers. Rev. B. Pierce will 
officiate with cremation having taken place.
He was born December 20, 1932, at Manitowoc, son of the late Roland and Clara 
Roth Brachmann. Ramon grew up in Manitowoc, attending St. Boniface Grade School, 
and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. He married Janice A. 
Rebarchek on August 29, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He served 
with the United States Army in the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1954. He worked for 
the Foley Company, Manitowoc, for 40 years, retiring in 1995. Raymond and Janice 
loved to travel. He was a member of the Lakeshore Christian Fellowship Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Karen 
Brachmann, Sheboygan; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dawan Brachmann, Manitowoc, 
Carla and Henry Kokesch, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Jill and Toss Houle, 
Christopher and Jacob Kokesch, Michael and Mercedes Brachmann, Bradley and Stephanie 
Bonde; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Dorothy Brachmann, Manitowoc, Ira 
and Ruth Brachmann, Windsor Lock, Conn., Marvin and Marilyn Brachmann, Fond du Lac; 
one sister, Donna Powalisz, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and two sisters.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 2000 P. A2
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(20 Dec 1932 12 Feb 2000/SSDI)


VERONA E. BRACHMANN

Verona E. Brachmann, age 83, a resident of 540 West Lawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 1999, at Bethany 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce McKenney and Rev. Robert Kujawski will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Verona was born on April 18, 1915, in St. Nazianz, Wisc., daughter of  the late 
William and Anna Busse Holdorf. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Collins. She attended the George Washington Elementary School at 
St. Nazianz, and later attended Lakeshore Technical College. During her younger 
years she worked as a secretary at Lakeside Packing Co., in Manitowoc. On 
September 24, 1945, she married Elmer R. Brachmann at First German Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Brachmann preceded her in death on April 29, 1992. Verona 
was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and Bethany Ladies Aid. She had served 
as the Ladies Aid President and Treasurer.
Survivors include two children, Paul (Nancy) Brachmann, Manitowoc, Lydia (Mark) 
Chenoweth, Brookfield; seven grandchildren, Brian (Tracy), Tanya, Sarah and Daniel 
Brachmann, also Jessica, Jennifer and Joseph Hintz; one great-granddaughter, Tyra; 
one step-great-granddaughter, Jessica; one sister-in-law, Mabel Holdorf. Nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband, two brothers and an infant sister.
Friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church or school.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the Brachmann family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1999 P. A2


JAMES BRADFORD

James Bradford, 73, of 902 South 14th street, was found dead in bed this 
morning in his room at the Northwestern House.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Bradford, who had been a resident here for several years, had no known 
survivors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1948  P. 2


RACHEL BRADFORD

(Rachel Bradford/d. 21 May 1868/bur. Manitowoc cemetery/cause: consumption/age 40
yrs./from St. James Episcopal Church records) [Note: Somehow the names 
got reversed - "Buried Rethgel Bratfort, $2.50"]


IGNATZ BRADL

Ignatz Bradl, the well-known wagon maker, died Tues. morning 
after a long illness. He was born 1848 in Germany and lived 
in Manitowoc the last 37 yrs. He leaves a daughter and 3 sons. 
The funeral will be held today (Thurs.) from the family residence 
on the corner of State and N. 9th Streets.
Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905 
*******
Ignatz Bradl, head of the Bradl Wagon Co., died at his home on State street, 
early Tuesday, his demise due to illness from which he had suffered long. Mr. 
Bradl was 57 years of age and had been a resident of the city for 32 years. 
He was born in Austria and came to America in 1971, locating here soon after. 
One year after arrival in the city he was married; four children, three sons 
and one daughter, survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Mr. Bradl was 
universally esteemed as a man of excellent character. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 31, 1905  P. 3
*******
(d. 30 May 1905/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
*******
[bur. 05-31-1905/cause: anemia, bur. on his own lot.] 


THOMAS BRADOCH

Thomas Bradock
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Thomas Bradock
Color: White
Sex: Male
Age: 37 years
Father: Bradock
Mother: Bradock
Birthplace: Bohemia
Death Date:	22 Apr 1895
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of Death: paralysis of the heart
Burial Place: Manitowoc City Cemetery
Other: was confined in the Manitowoc County 
 Insane Asylum from...(page cut off)
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


ALICE M. BRADY

Alice M. Brady, age 74, of 1615 Orchard Drive, Manitowoc, died on Sunday, 
March 22, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, on Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Alice was born in Maple Grove on May 23, 1923. Her parents were the late Thomas 
and Margaret Gill O'Neil. She graduated from Reedsville High School with the 
class of 1941. She married John F. Brady, in Reedsville, on April 22, 1950. Alice 
loved many things during her lifetime, but she especially enjoyed being a wife, 
mother, Girl Scout leader, and volunteer worker at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, John four children, Ellen (Ross) Gilbert, Eden 
Prairie, Minn., Peggy (Todd) Hacker, Manitowoc, Maureen (Joseph) Rugowski, Green 
Bay, Kathleen (Dean) Schneider, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Katy and Vicky 
Gilbert, Ted, Cassie, and Jonathon Hacker, Joshua and Christopher Rugowski, Jessica 
and Jason Schneider. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, 
Patrick Hacker; two sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, 
from 5-8 pm. and on Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until 
the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. 
led by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
"An Irish Blessing"
May the road rise up to meet you, 
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon hour face, 
And the rain fall soft upon your fields, 
And until we meet again, 
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1998  P. 2


AMY TOPIC BRADY

Amy Topic Brady, 95, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died peacefully at her 
home on Friday morning, Dec. 21.
Amy was born on July 24, 1917, at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, the 
daughter of Hattie (Vits) and Joseph Topic. The family lived in St. Louis from 
1921 to 1924, and then settled in Manitowoc. Amy attended Manitowoc schools, 
graduating from Lincoln High School in 1935. She went on to the National College 
of Education (now National Louis University) in Evanston, Ill., graduating in 
1939. After college, she taught elementary school in Port Washington and 
Milwaukee County for four years. 
On June 28, 1944, Amy married First Lieutenant Charles Peter Brady of Manitowoc 
at the First Presbyterian Church. Following his medical discharge from the U.S. 
Army in 1945, Mr. Brady joined the Hougen, Brady and Murphy law firm, and the 
couple settled in Manitowoc. There they raised four children and were both 
involved in community affairs. 
Amy was active in the First Presbyterian Church. Following in her mother's 
footsteps, she served the church officially and unofficially throughout her life, 
including in a number of leadership roles. She was the church's first female elder 
in the 1960s, and enjoyed serving as the "antique," as she put it, on the church's 
Sesquicentennial Committee in 2001. She prepared and delivered a memorable 
presentation on the church through the years at the 150th anniversary celebration 
on May 27, 2001. 
A member of Chapter J of the P.E.O. sisterhood since 1947, Amy hosted numerous 
luncheon meetings in her home. As the longest-standing member of the Chapter, she 
was looked to as the group's unofficial historian, and was honored at a special 
celebration of her 60th anniversary in 2007. 
Amy was a voracious reader, and had been a member of the Clio Club since 1946. 
She was also active in the Junior Service League of Manitowoc County for more 
than 50 years, and a supporter of the Manitowoc Public Library, the Manitowoc 
Historical Society and the Domestic Violence Center. 
Since 1953, Amy enjoyed summers with her family at their cottage in Three Lakes, 
WI. There she participated in Three Lakes Women's Club activities and had a wide 
circle of friends of all ages. 
Amy is remembered by her family and many friends as an elegant woman with a keen 
mind and delightful sense of humor who was unfailingly kind and generous. Besides 
raising four children, she developed many talents over the years, including water-
color painting, knitting and gardening. She enjoyed a game of bridge, playing 
regularly into her 90s. An excellent cook and hostess, she enjoyed entertaining. 
Amy was always interested in others; a good listener and great conversationalist, 
she relished social gatherings. 
Family members remember Amy as the magnet that held them all together over the 
years. They credit her gentle strength, her ecumenical spirit and her love of life 
for the treasure trove of happy memories each has and for the sheer fun they have 
always had at eagerly anticipated family gatherings. 
Amy was predeceased by her sister, Edith, who died in 1924 at age 9; her parents; 
and her husband, Charles, who died in 1978. 
She is survived by her four children, Susan (and her husband, Ramtanu) Maitra of 
Leesburg, Va.; Mary (and her husband, Paul) Goldstein of Leesburg, Va.; Charles 
(and his wife, Elizabeth) Brady of Lake Elmo, Minn.; and Barbara (and her husband, 
Elliot) Eisenberg of Washington, D.C.; eight grandchildren, Sabita and Ranjan 
Maitra; Michael and Daniel Goldstein; Peter Brady; and Ezra, Lisa and Ruthie 
Eisenberg; one great-grandchild, Zev Eisenberg; and three nieces, Sally (Murphy) 
Morris, Anne (Murphy) West, and Catherine (Murphy) Hoag. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at the First 
Presbyterian Church, 502 N. 8th St. Manitowoc. The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Sauer will 
officiate with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends 
may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 
11:00 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Brady family 
with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Amy's name may be sent to the Domestic Violence 
Center, 300 East Reed Ave., Manitowoc WI 54220.
Amy's family gives special thanks to the compassionate caregivers (whom Amy referred 
to as her "angels") and devoted friends who made it possible for her to remain at 
home until the end, as was her wish.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2012


CHARLES E. BRADY    (d. 1958)

Atty. Brady, 81, Former D.A., Dies at Home 
Atty. Charles E. Brady, 81, former Manitowoc County district attorney and 
associated in financial circles locally, died Saturday morning after a 
lingering illness at his home, ____ N. 13th St. 
Attorney Brady was admitted to the Manitowoc County Bar April 9, 1904, and 
served as district attorney in 1917. He had been a director of the Manitowoc 
Building and Loan Assn. for 36 years, retiring in 1953 as its president. He 
was feted on retirement and presented with a plaque.
He had been a director of Manitowoc Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for years, also 
retiring from that position in 1953. Three years later he retired as vice 
president of First National Bank. He had been a secretary for Allwood Lime Co., 
Rockwood.
Mr. Brady was born in the Town of Liberty Jan. 3, 1877 son of the late Peter 
and Margaret Conway Brady. He married Evelyn Hogan Jan. 29, 1919, at Valders 
and the couple moved to this city. Mrs. Brady died Sept.12, 1957.
He attended Oshkosh Normal School and after being graduated taught in schools 
in Manitowoc County. He later attended George Washington University, Washington, 
D.C.,  where he received his law degree. 
In 1948 Attorney Brady served on the Draft Advisory Board for Manitowoc County.
Surviving are a son, Charles P. and a daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Murphy, of the 
city; four brothers, Joseph, of Knoxville, Tenn., James, of Milwaukee, Edwin, 
of Valders and Harold, of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. James Dollard, of Highland 
Park, Ill., and Miss Alice Brady and Miss Mary Brady, of Milwaukee; and three 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 4 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1958  P. 15
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[d. 06-21-1958/age 81 yrs.]
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C. E. Brady Weds Sister of Partner
Well Known Attorney Becomes Benedict at Old Home Today
ROMANCE OF YOUTH LEADS TO WEDDING
The marriage of Charles E. Brady and Miss Evelyn H. Hougen occurred today at 
the home of the bride's parents in the Town of Liberty.  The event marks the 
culmination of a romance that begun while the parties interested were still 
sheltered by the family roof - trees of their parents' homes on nearby farms. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Hougan and a sister of Attorney 
A.L. Hougen of this city. She is a graduate of the Oshkosh Normal School and 
with the exception of one year spent in teaching in the North side schools of 
this city has since her graduation been employed as a teacher in the schools 
of Kaukauna. She is a young lady of charming personality and has a large circle 
of friends in this city where she has frequently visited.
Mr. Brady is a native of the Town of Liberty and after completing the common 
school course engaged in teaching for a couple of years. Later he procured a 
position in one of the government departments at Washington D.C., and while 
employed there completed a course in the law department of George Washington 
University. Upon the completion of the course he returned to Manitowoc and for 
the past six years has been engaged in practice of law in this city.
Among the guests from out of town in attendance at the ceremony were Dr. and 
Mrs. O.T. Hougen of Grand Rapids, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hougen of Pittsville, Mr. 
and Mrs. G. Hougen of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dollard of Menasha, Dr. Edwin 
Dollard of Neenah, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thompson of Kaukauna and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. 
Hougen of this city. After a short wedding trip, the young couple will take up 
their residence on North Thirteenth Street, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 29, 1910


CHARLES P. BRADY    (d. 1978)

Atty. Charles Brady, 62, of 857 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
in Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brady was born June 2, 1915 in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles E. and 
Evelyn Hogen Brady. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln 
High School in 1934. Mr. Brady attended University of Wisconsin graduating from 
law school in 1940. He enlisted into the military service January 7, 1943 as a 
private. He was discharged as a Captain in February, 1946. Mr. Brady was 
stationed at Ft. Ord, California.
He married Amy Topic June 29, 1944. The couple resided in Manitowoc all their 
lives. Mr. Brady was presently semi-retired.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Charles of New York; three daughters and 
sons-in-law, Sue and Robert Kohen and Mary and Paul Goldstein of New York; 
Barbara and Leo Scanlan of St. Louis. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 
Thursday until the time of service. The casket will remain closed. Memorials 
may be made to the charity of their choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 16, 1978 page 3
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[bur. on Charles E. and Evelyn Brady lot]


EVELYN H. BRADY

Mrs. Charles E. Brady, 78 (above), of ___ N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at her home.
Funeral services will be at the First Lutheran Church chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday 
with the Rev. Roland L. Schwandt officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Brady was born Nov. 14, 1878, in Valders, daughter of the late T. K. Hougen 
and Anne Berge. The former Evelyn H. Hougen was married to Atty. Charles E. Brady 
June 29, 1910, at Manitowoc. She taught school in Kaukauna from 1901 to 1907 and 
then came to Manitowoc where she taught..(2-3 lines underinked)..riage.
She was a member of the former Prisca Society of the First Lutheran Church, the 
Clio Club, Chapter II of PEO Sisterhood and the Kaukaunaa Eastern Star. 
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Murphy, and a son, 
Charles P., of Manitowoc; a brother, Martin Hougen, of Hawthorne, Calif.; seven 
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday 
when the body will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1957  P. 15
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[d. 09-12-1957/age 78 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/wife of Charles E. Brady]
********
C. E. Brady Weds Sister of Partner
Well Known Attorney Becomes Benedict at Old Home Today
ROMANCE OF YOUTH LEADS TO WEDDING
The marriage of Charles E. Brady and Miss Evelyn H. Hougen occurred today at 
the home of the bride's parents in the Town of Liberty.  The event marks the 
culmination of a romance that begun while the parties interested were still 
sheltered by the family roof - trees of their parents' homes on nearby farms. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Hougan and a sister of Attorney 
A.L. Hougen of this city. She is a graduate of the Oshkosh Normal School and 
with the exception of one year spent in teaching in the North side schools of 
this city has since her graduation been employed as a teacher in the schools 
of Kaukauna. She is a young lady of charming personality and has a large circle 
of friends in this city where she has frequently visited.
Mr. Brady is a native of the Town of Liberty and after completing the common 
school course engaged in teaching for a couple of years. Later he procured a 
position in one of the government departments at Washington D.C., and while 
employed there completed a course in the law department of George Washington 
University. Upon the completion of the course he returned to Manitowoc and for 
the past six years has been engaged in practice of law in this city.
Among the guests from out of town in attendance at the ceremony were Dr. and 
Mrs. O.T. Hougen of Grand Rapids, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hougen of Pittsville, Mr. 
and Mrs. G. Hougen of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dollard of Menasha, Dr. Edwin 
Dollard of Neenah, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thompson of Kaukauna and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. 
Hougen of this city. After a short wedding trip, the young couple will take up 
their residence on North Thirteenth Street, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 29, 1910


FRANCIS J. BRADY

Francis J. Brady, 74, of 1102 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday in Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brady was born Sept. 19, 1904, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph S. and 
Katherine McNulty Brady. He resided in Manitowoc all his life, attended Manitowoc 
Public Schools and married Louise M. Van Serke May 25, 1944, in St. Mary Church, 
Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1964, Mr. Brady had been employed as a 
foreman with Manitowoc Engineering Company. He was well known in Manitowoc County 
as a baseball player and was very active and past president of Shipbuilders 
Credit Union.
Survivors include his wife, Louise M.; two brothers, Professor George Brady of 
Knoxville, Tenn., and Joseph Brady of Alton, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Ray 
(Eleanore) Jacobson and Miss Mary Claire Brady of Manitowoc and Miss Agnes Brady 
of Park Ridge, Ill, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1979  P. 3


JOHN F. BRADY

John F. Brady, age 81, of 1615 Orchard Drive, Manitowoc, entered into eternal 
life while surrounded by his family on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
John was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Manitowoc County to the late Edwin and Margaret 
Keehan Brady. On April 22, 1950, John married Alice M. O'Neil in Reedsville. 
He enjoyed 49 years of marriage with her until her death in 1998. John worked 
at Lakeside Foods Company from 1948 until his retirement in 1992. He was a loyal 
Lakeside associate for 44 years, enjoying his special relationship with coworkers 
and growers alike. This made his career very fulfilling. He enjoyed gardening in 
particular, and spent 13 years as a volunteer for the Manitowoc County Sheriff's 
Department. But above all, his family was No. 1.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife: Alice; one grandson: Patrick Hacker; and 
one sister: Mary.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, 
at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. A prayer service will be led by Deacon 
Paul Kieffer at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until 
the start of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo. The Rev. Daniel Felton will officiate, with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Dad, you will be sadly missed by your family and we are grateful to all the people 
who have told us repeatedly what a wonderful person you are.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 31, 2008


LOUISE MARY BRADY

Louise M. Brady, age 97, a resident of the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 929 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, entered 
eternal rest Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the care center. A memorial Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joachim Swarick at 10 a.m. 
Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1114 S. 21st St., Manitowoc. Cremation will 
have taken place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Louise was born March 4, 1908 in Ashland. She was the daughter of the late John 
and Helen Kluck VanSerke. Louise attended Manitowoc Public Schools and was 
employed as a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company for 37 
years before retiring in 1959. On May 25, 1944, she married Francis J. Brady at 
St. Mary Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Francis preceded Louise in death May 9, 
1979. Louise was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and previously a member 
of the Telephone Pioneers of America. 
Louise is survived by one sister: Johanna Klein, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: 
Mary VanSerke, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Francis in 1979; one 
sister; and several brothers. 
Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church on Monday, May 2, 2005, from 9:30 
a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2005
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(nee Van Serke/married May 25, 1944)


MARCELLA BRADY

FORMER TWO RIVERS GIRL BURIED HERE
Mrs. Martella (sic) Brady of Chicago, whose death occurred in that city 
January 27 and whose body was held there awaiting disposition of relatives, 
was brought here Sunday evening and buried at Evergreen cemetery yesterday. 
Funeral service were held from Sacred Heart church.
Mrs. Brady, who was 21 years of age and had been married but a short time, 
died from tuberculosis. She was a sister of Mrs. Bert Hammel of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 24, 1914 P. 4
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[cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


MARY BRALEY

Funeral services for Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Braley of 
2120 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Surviving are the parents, three brothers, Thomas, Timothy and Daniel and a 
sister, Patricia at home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Braley of 
Sturgeon Bay and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kloida of 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1955 page T9
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[stillborn]


PEARL M. BRAMER

Miss Pearl M. Bramer, 68, of 1118A S. 12th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
June 23, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church. 
Rev. Jim Barnes will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 12, 1921, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of the 
late Clarence and Sarah Busse Bramer. She attended schools in Manitowoc and 
was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 43 years, retiring in 1985. She 
was associated with Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Miss Alvina Bramer of 
Manitowoc, Nettie and William Heili of Two Rivers; nieces and nephews also 
survive.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made 
to Wesley United Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 1990


SARAH N. BRAMER

Mrs. Sarah Bramer, 78, of 1118A S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in esley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bramer, nee Sarah Busse, was born Nov. 27, 1898, in Arcadia, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Wihelmina Rohleder Busse. She attended Arcadia schools 
and was a housewife. Her husband, Clarence, preceded her in death in 1958. Mr. 
Bramer was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was active with all 
the women's groups of the church. She also was a member of Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include three daughters, Miss Alvina Bramer and Miss Pearl Bramer of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. William (Nettie) Heili of Two Rivers; three brothers, Otto 
of Medford, Wis., Walter of Arpin and Emil of New Richmond; six grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren. A brother, Elmer and two sisters, Mrs. Edna Emma 
Warner and Miss Hulda Busse preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday 
and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Wesley 
United Methodist Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1977  P. 3
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[widow of Clarence Bramer/bur. on Alvina V. Pearl and Sarah Bramer lot]


ARLINE BRANDEL

Arline G. Brandel, age 82, of 416 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
June 7, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born 
Sept. 16, 1922, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Frank and 
Anna Hrdina Benishek. Arline was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
class of 1940. On July 5, 1944, she married Herbert V. Brandel at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death Sept. 2, 2001. Arline was 
employed at A & P Whitehouse Milk Division as a secretary from 1958 until 1977. 
She then continued working for Anesthesia Associates from 1978 until her retirement 
in 1993. Arline was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church since 1952, an honorary 
member of St. Paul Parish Women and was formerly involved in the Adoration Society. 
She also spent 10 years as a Manitowoc Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Brandel, Appleton; Patrick 
and Linda Brandel, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Todd VanElls and special friend, 
Kelly; Scott (Connie) VanElls; Erin Brandel; Nathan Brandel and Adam Brandel and his 
special friend, Melissa; four great grandchildren, Ryan, Alec and Tessandra Van Ells; 
Elizabeth Brandel; two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Vivian Wadzinske, Francis 
Creek; Genevieve and Raymond Diedrich, Valders; Frank Tuschl, Manitowoc; and father 
of Todd and Scott VanElls, Joseph (Carol) VanElls, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a 
daughter, Diane VanElls, a granddaughter, Vicki VanElls; two great grandchildren, 
Zachary and Alexis; a sister, Dorothy Tuschl and a brother-in-law, James Wadzinske.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Monday, June 13, 2005 at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and Cremation Care Center and at 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc from 5 to 8 pm Sunday, 
June 12, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon Alan 
Boeldt.
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There's perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 2005


BERNARD BRANDEL

Bernard (Ben) Brandel, 50, a former Town of Franklin farmer who five weeks ago 
retired and moved to 2222 Lexington Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Right Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek 
will officiate at a solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brandel was born Sept. 25, 1911, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph 
Brandel and Mary Schriener Brandel. He married the former Margaret Ebert of 
Whitelaw May 22, 1935, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, and the couple 
settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin. He was a member of the Holy Name Society 
of St. Joseph congregation.
Surviving are his wife and mother of Manitowoc; seven brothers, Charles, Leonard 
and Leander of Columbus, Ohio, and Victor, Ottmar, Robert and Herbert of Manitowoc; 
seven sisters, Sister Hermangild of Holy Family Convent, Mrs. George Reiderer, Mrs. 
Raymond Mahloch, Mrs. Andrew Budnar and Mrs. Ann Ebert of Manitowoc, Mrs. Bernard 
Augustine of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Steeber of Rt. 1, Reedsville several nieces 
and nephews. A brother, Joseph, also preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Holy Name Society and at 8:30 by Msgr. 
Kalisek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1962   P. 13
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[d. 06-26-1962/age 50 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Margaret Brandel lot]


DAVID BRANDEL

David A. Brandel, age 69, a resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, died Sunday, 
March 18, 2012, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
He was born on May 15, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ottmar and Grace 
(Hynek) Brandel. David was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class 
of 1960. He then earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from St. 
Norbert College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Marquette 
University. He was employed as an accountant for Champion International Paper 
and retired from International Paper after over 35 years of service in 2001. 
David enjoyed wildlife, animals, outdoors and spending time at the beach.
David is survived by special friends: (private), both of Connecticut. He is 
further survived by many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
an infant sister: Judy.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan 
Boeldt.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 25, 2012


ELIZABETH M. BRANDEL

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Brandel, 57, of 1208A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandel, nee Elizabeth M. Morris, was born July 5, 1913, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Thomas Morris and Mrs. Cornelia Stephenson Morris. She 
resided in Manitowoc County all her life. She was graduated from Lincoln High 
School in 1929 and from Mount Mary College in 1933 where she received her 
bachelor degree in education. He husband preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1967. 
Mrs. Brandel was a member of the St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Cornelia Morris, of Manitowoc, 
a son, Thomas, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. James (Merle) 
Surfus, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Philip (Mary Anne) Baranowski, of 
Green Lake, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Mark Stoeger, of Edina, Minn., 
and 15 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, June 14, 1971  pg. 8T
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[d. 06-14-1971/age 57 yrs./widow of Victor R. Brandel]
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Society, Clubs, Music and News Of Women's Activities
The Pictures
...At the lower left is shown Miss Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Thomas J. Morris, 1208 Marshall street, who was graduated from 
Mount Mary college, Milwaukee, this month. She hold the distinction of 
being the youngest graduate in the class of 41 students.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, June 17, 1933  pg. 10
*****
Local News
Announcements have been received here telling of the birth of a daughter 
to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brandel of Milwaukee, at the St. Joseph's hospital 
August 11. Mrs. Brandel was the former Elizabeth Morris of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, August 21, 1935  pg. 2


GRACE ANN BRANDEL

Grace A. Brandel, age 79, of 2021 Sharon Lane, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
June 16, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9 am. Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born April 9, 1920, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Wencel J. and Mary Cisler Hynek. Grace was a graduate of Manitowoc 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On May 8, 1941, she married Ottmar A. 
Brandel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple resided in Green 
Bay for 20 years, returning to Manitowoc in 1988. Grace was employed at Johnson 
Hills and the Boston Store in Manitowoc and also at the White Store in DePere, 
retiring in 1973. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1991. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Senior Citizens of 
Manitowoc. Grace enjoyed many hours of card playing with her friends.
Survivors include her husband, Ottmar, Manitowoc; one son, David Brandel, Bridgeport, 
Conn.; one sister, Emily Kubichaka, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Grace Hynek, 
Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Grace was 
preceded in death by an infant daughter, Judith Brandel; three brothers, Edwin, 
Clarence and John Hynek.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT), where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by 
Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Friends may also call on Saturday morning at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 9 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Arthritis Foundation.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1999 P. A2


HERBERT VICTOR BRANDEL

Herbert V. Brandel, age 79, of 416 S. 26th St., died Sept. 2, 2001 at Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer, with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Grave side military rites will 
be accorded by AMVETS Post #99.
Herbert was born on March 29, 1922 in the town of Cato, son of the late Joseph W. 
and Mary Schreiner Brandle. Herbert served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, 
serving in the European Theater with the 252nd Field Artillery Battalion, which 
was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. On July 5, 1944 he married Arline 
Benishek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, and enjoyed 57 years of 
marriage. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident. Herbert worked for Medusa 
Portland Cement Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He then was a courier for 
Holy Family Memoral Medical Center from 1984 to 1997. Herbert was a life member 
of AMVETS Post #99 and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Arline Brandel, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-
in-law, Michael Brandel, Appleton, Patrick and Linda Brandel, Manitowoc; one son-
in-law, Joseph VanElls, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Todd VanElls, Madison, 
Scott (Connie) VanElls, Manitowoc, Erin Brandel, New Haven, Conn., Nathan and 
Adam Brandel, both of Marquette, Mich.; three great grandchildren, Ryan, Alec, 
Tessandra VanElls; one sister, Ann Ebert, Manitowoc; one brother, Jack Brandel, 
Columbus, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Marcella Brandel, Margaret Greis, both of 
Manitowoc, Rita Brandel, Columbus, Ohio; one brother-in-law, Paul Steeber, 
Manitowoc; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Herbert was also preceded in death by one daughter, Diane VanElls; one granddaughter, 
Vicki VanElls; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Alexis; seven brothers, Charles, 
Joseph, Victor, Leonard, Bernard, Robert and Ottmar Brandel; seven sisters, Sophie 
Brandel, Veronica Riederer, Elizabeth Augustine, Agnes Mahloch, Bernice (Pat) 
Steeber, Rose Budnar, and Sister Hermengild Brandel.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 
8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., 
led by Deacon Bill Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 2001  P. A3


MARY AMELIA BRANDEL

Mary A. Brandel, age 59, of 5923 CTH R, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
Feb. 29, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2004 at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial of the cremated remains at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mary was born on Jan. 10, 1945 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late John D. and 
Elizabeth DeGoey Keller. She married Thomas Brandel on Feb. 28, 1967. Mary was 
employed at various manufacturing companies, most recently at Imperial Eastman. 
She then operated her own tavern in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her husband: Thomas Brandel, Rockwood: one brother and sister-
in-law: John (Jack) and Shirley Keller Sr., Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and 
spouses: Merle and James Surfus, Manitowoc; Mary Anne and Philip Baranowski, 
Green Lake; special niece: Debbie (Chris) Luebke. She is also survived by other 
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was also preceded in 
death by one nephew: John M. Keller Jr.; and one niece: Donna Baranowski. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, March 5, 2004 from 9:30 
a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff on the third floor 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the compassion and care given to Mary 
and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, 2004
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(nee Keller)


OTTMAR A. BRANDEL

Ottmar A. Brandel, age 81, of 2021 Sharon Lane, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 27, 
2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W., 
Otto Oas Post 659, Manitowoc.
He was born September 27, 1918, in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Joseph W. and Mary Schriner Brandel. Ottmar served in the United States Navy 
from 1943-1945. On May 8, 1941, he married the former Grace Hynek, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple lived in Green Bay for 20 years before 
moving to Manitowoc in 1988. She preceded him in death June 16, 1999. Ottmar worked 
for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company for 45 years, retiring in 1980. He was 
a member of the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 3659 of Manitowoc, senior Citizens of Manitowoc, 
and a 50 year member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees.
Survivors include a son, David Brandel, Bridgeport, Conn.; two brothers and a sister-
in-law, Herbert and Arlene Brandel, Manitowoc, Jack Brandel, Columbus, Ohio; one 
sister, Anne Ebert, Manitowoc; five sisters-in-law, Emily Kubichka, Grace Hynek, 
Marcella Brandel, Margaret Brandel, all of Manitowoc, Rita Brandel, Columbus, Ohio; 
and a brother-in-law, Paul Steeber, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Charles, Joseph, 
Victor, Leonard, Bernard, Bob; seven sisters, Sophie Brandel, Veronica Reidierer, 
Elizabeth Augustine, Agnes Mahloch, Beatrice (Pat) Steeber, Rose Budnar, and Sr. 
Hernengild Brandel, eight brothers-in-law, Edwin Hynek, Clarence Hynek, John Hynek, 
Stanley Kubichka, George Reidierer, Bernard Augustine, Ray Mahloch, Andrew Budna; and 
two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Betty) Brandel and Anna Brandel. The family will greet 
relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5-8 p.m. Thursday 
(tonight) where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm. led by Deacon Ken Nelesen.
Memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 2000  P. A2


VICTOR R. BRANDEL

Victor R. Brandel, 53, of 1208 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient four days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brandel was born July 8, 1914, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph 
and Mrs. Mary Schreiner Brandel. Always a resident of Manitowoc County, he 
lived 35 years at Manitowoc and married Elizabeth M. Morris June 3, 1935, at 
Milwaukee. He worked for Northern Wisconsin Produce CO. 35 years and the past 
three years had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member 
of Holy Name Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Thomas, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. 
James (Merle) Surfus, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Philip (Mary Ann) Baranowski, of 
Cooperstown; his mother of Manitowoc; six brothers, Charles, Leonard and Jack, 
of Columbus, Ohio, and Ottmar, Robert and Herbert, of Manitowoc; seven sisters, 
Sister Mary Hermengild of Ohio, Mrs. George Riederer, Mrs. Ray Mahloch, Mrs. 
Andrew Budnar and Mrs. Reinhardt Ebert, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Bernard Augustine, 
of Sheboygan and Mrs. Paul Steeber, of Maple Grove and 15 grandchildren. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 30, 1967 P. 24
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[d. 11-29-1967/age 53 yrs.]


ELLA BRANDENBURG

Mrs. Harry Brandenburg, 87, of 1112 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, Hospital (sic), 
Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. T.R. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandenburg, nee Ella Willert, was born Dec. 14, 1881, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late August and Augusta Kasten Willert. She was married to Harry 
Brandenburg June 21, 1905, at Chicago. They moved to Manitowoc after living in 
Chicago for a year. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine 
and the Epiphany Sisters. 
Survivors include a son, Harold, of Wauwatosa, a sister, Mrs. Arthur Wigen, of 
Manitowoc, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband, two 
brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 o’clock 
this Wednesday evening until Thursday noon and at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1969  P.18
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[d. 08-05-1969 at Milwaukee WI/age 87 yrs./widow of Harry A. Brandenburg]


HAROLD W. BRANDENBURG, DR.

Dr. Harold W. Brandenburg, 80, of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Manitowoc, 
died Monday, January 26, 1987. Interment will be 11 am Friday morning at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Dr. Brandenburg was past president of Wauwatosa Lions Club; member Wauwatosa 
Toast Masters, Milwaukee Odontology Academy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and American 
Dental Associations; associate member of American Academy Periodontology and All 
Masonic Bodies. Dr. Brandenburg was a 1928 graduate of Marquette University School 
of Dentistry.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Charles Brandenburg; a daughter, Charlotte (Russell) 
Scheribel; grandchildren, Lynn, Sandy, Susan and Mark Scheribel and Sherry and 
Lori Brandenburg; great grandchildren, Jessica and Janelle and other relatives. 
He was preceded in death by his two wives, Leona M. and Gertrude A.
Friends may call at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 10121 West North Avenue, 
Wauwatosa, 4 pm Thursday to the time of services at 8 pm. Memorials may be made 
to Alzheimers Foundation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 28, 1987 page 19


HARRY A. BRANDENBURG

Dept. Chief Dies 
Harry Brandenburg Rites Set Wednesday 
Harry A. Brandenburg, 71, of 1112 South 13th St., chief of the County Traffic 
Department for six years and a former member of the County Board, died Monday 
morning at the Memorial Hospital.
He was found unconscious in the bathroom of his home last Wednesday, suffering 
a stroke to his left side, and moved to the hospital by ambulance.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Reformed Church. 
The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Native of Chicago
Brandenburg was born in Chicago in 1882 and in 1905 married Miss Ella Willert. 
They resided in Chicago three years, moving to Manitowoc in 190?.  He founded 
the Brandenburg Paint Shop on Washington Street and later erected a modern shop 
on Franklin Street which he operated for many years, specializing in automobile 
painting and refinishing.
He became an undersheriff during the term of former Sheriff Elmer Bergner and 
operated the radio station at the sheriff’s office for a six year span, during 
the last war when no other operators were available. He was elected to the County 
Board as a supervisor of the Fifth Ward, Manitowoc, serving a two year term.
In 1947 he retired from the board when he was named chief of the County Traffic 
Department, when it was set up as a separate unit.
To Name Successor 
Brandenburg’s successor will be named later by the County Officers and Personnel 
Committee of the County Board. He was a member of the Masonic order; the Manitowoc 
County Deputy Sheriffs Association and the A.P.C.O. Radio Operators Association.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Dr. Harold Brandenburg of Wauwatosa; brother, John 
of North Hollywood, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Beulah Ziegler of Chicago; and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after Tuesday noon. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1953  P. 1
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[d. 10-12-1953/age 71 yrs.]


LEONA M. BRANDENBURG

Leona M. Brandenburg, 75, died Thursday, Dec. 13. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Tabernacle, 1025 N. 70th St., 
Milwaukee. Burial will be 2:15 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandenburg, nee Leona Russert, was born March 29, 1904, daughter of Dr. 
Charles H. and Charlotte Brandenburg. She was married to H. W. Brandenburg.
Survivors include a brother, John Russert of Sheboygan; two sisters, Ceil Shieble 
of Sheboygan and Marie Brogan of East Orange, New Jersey, and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 10121 W. North Avenue, 
Wauwatosa, from 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Friday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1979  P. 3
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[d. Milwaukee, WI/wife of Harold W. Brandenburg/bur. on Mrs. Harry A. Brandenburg lot]


FRITZ BRANDEIS

Fred Brandise
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Fred Brandise
Death Date:	21 Jul 1912
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
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[Fred Brandise/bur. 07-23-1912/cause: lacomad nose & face]


ALBERT H. BRANDT

Albert H. Brandt, 80, father of Milton Brandt of Manitowoc, died Sunday at a 
Wakefield, Mich., hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home in Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Brandt was born June 23, 1873, in Forestville, Wis. He married Anna Milvitz 
there on Jan. 30, 1907, and the couple located in Sturgeon Bay until her death 
in 1915.
He moved to Wakefield, where he worked as a woodsman until retiring 10 years 
ago.
Survivors, besides the son in Manitowoc, include a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Barker 
of Moorehead, Minn.; three brothers, Henry of Sturgeon Bay, Gustave of Milwaukee 
and Frank of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Louis Conner of Ft. Bragg, Calif.; and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 13, 1954  P. 17 
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[d. 04-11-1954 at Wakefield, WI/age 80/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brandt lot]


AUGUSTA BRANDT    (d. 1885)

Married-On Sunday evening, by Rev. Pieper, Mr. William Brandt and Miss Gustie 
Stahl, both of Manitowoc. The young couple are well known in the city, but 
their union for life is quite a surprise.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 21, 1882 P. 1
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DIED.
At her home in this city Dec. 19, 1885, Mrs. Augusta Brandt, wife of Mr. William 
Brandt, aged 24, 5 months and two days.
The deceased was an exemplary wife and mother and leaves besides her husband 
three little children to miss her loving care. Her family have the sympathy of 
many friends.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 22, 1885 P. 3
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Death of Mrs. Auguste Brand(sic), wife of Mr. Wm. Brand, Foreman of the 
Post Office, on 19 Dec. in Manitowoc. She leaves her husband and three 
still small children.
Der Nord Westen, Dec. 24, 1885
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[age 22 yrs.]


BABY BRANDT    (d. 1893)

Brandt
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Brandt
Father: Wm. Brandt
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1893
Death Date:	18 Mar 1893
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


BABY BRANDT    (d. 1918)

Mr. and Mrs. John Brandt have the sympathy of their friends in the death of 
their babe, the child passing away soon after birth at the hospital.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 30, 1918  P. 2
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[stillborn/trans from 3-9-L/bur. on Henry F. Pautz lot]


BABY BRANDT    (d. 1920)

Brandt
in the Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Brandt
Death Date:	4 Jan 1920
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


BERTHA BRANDT  (d. 1944)

Mrs. Bertha Brandt, 83, lifelong resident of city and county, died early 
this morning at the home, 705 State street. She has been in failing health 
several years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. James 
Episcopal church, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Brandt, nee Bertha Bischoff, was born in the town of Rockland in 1860 
and in 1891 was married to John Brandt. They made their home in this city. 
Mr. Brandt died many years ago. Mrs. Brandt was a member of the St. James 
church and the St. Faiths Guild of the congregation.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Elsa Brandt, who resided with her mother; 
son, Leo of this city; brother, Herman of this city; sister, Mrs. Louis 
Shimek, of this city; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home after seven o'clock 
Thursday evening. The body will be moved to the church Saturday morning at 
8:30. The casket will not be opened.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1944 P. 2
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[cause: metastic carcinoma/widow of John Brandt/
bur. on Elsa W. Brandt lot-her daughter]


BERTHA J. BRANDT    (d. 1962)

Mrs. Bertha Brandt, 82, of Shady Lane Home of 2301 Hamilton St., was knocked 
to the floor shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday when she attempted to catch an 
elevator door as it closed. She complained of pains in the right hip.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1962   P. 11
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Al Schneider of Shady Lane Home corrected a previous report on the police 
blotter confirming an accident at the home June 5. Mrs. Bertha Brandt, 82, was 
injured at the time, complaining of hip and back pains after purportedly being 
hit by a closing door as she attempted to board the elevator. Schneider told 
police Wednesday that Mrs. Brandt was not struck by a door as was first believed 
but had suffered a fainting spell while waiting for the elevator and slumped to 
the floor.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 7, 1962  P. 2
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Mrs. Henry Brandt, 82, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Brandt was born Bertha Giese Feb. 12, 1880, in the Town of Cato, daughter of 
the late August and Minnie Giese. She was married to Henry Brandt March 4, 1904, 
at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1927.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister also preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ninth Street entrance of Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved 
to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 8, 1962   P. 17 
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[d. 06-07-1962/age 82 yrs./widow of Henry Brandt]


CAROLINE BRANDT

Mrs. Caroline Brandt, 86, nee Caroline Sengbusch, died last night 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Sehloff, route 2, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran church with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The 
Rev. Theophil F. Uetzmann will officiate.
Mrs. Brandt was born in 1861 in Germany and came to this country with 
her parents when she was two years old. The family settled on a farm 
near Reedsville. In 1886 she was married to Charles Jens of this city 
and the couple resided in Manitowoc for eight years before moving to a 
farm in Kossuth. Mr. Jens died in 1904, and in 1908 Mrs. Brandt was 
married to Fred Brandt and the couple resided on the Kossuth farm until 
1919, when they moved to the home of Mrs. Sehloff. Mr. Brandt died in 
1925.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Paul Sehloff of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Joseph Kerscher of this city and Mrs. William Tills of Milwaukee; two 
step daughters, Mrs. William Fischer and Mrs. Anton Christiensen of 
Manitowoc; two brothers, August and Herman Sengbusch both of Manitowoc, 
14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church 
to lie in state until the time of the srvices.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1948 P.2
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[bur. on Lena Jens Brandt lot]


CARRIE M. BRANDT    (d. 1974)

Mrs. Charles A. Brandt, 92, of 1106 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc died Sunday at 
Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandt, nee Carrie Bolz, was born Dec. 22, 1881, at Marquette, Mich., daughter 
of the late Nicholos and Helene Schuette Bolz. She was married to Charles Brandt 
Oct. 1, 1903, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Mrs. Brandt 
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of the Order of 
Eastern Star No. 196, and a charter member of the Shrine Auxiliary.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. O.V. (Lucile) Titera of Hot Springs, Ark., 
and Mrs. Clyde (Helen) Christiansen and Mrs. James (Jane) Allger of Manitowoc, 
two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Gerlat and Mrs. Fred (Isabel) Fesing, of Sheboygan, 
five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Her husband, a son, two sisters and three 
brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until 
the time of service. Eastern Star Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 
at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or the Shrine Hospitals for 
Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1974   P. 14
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[widow of Charles A. Brandt]


CHARLES A. BRANDT  (d. 1972)

Charles A. Brandt, 89, of 1106 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel 
of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brandt was born June 23, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late William 
and Augusta Stahl Brandt. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He married 
Carrie Bolz Oct. 1, 1903, at Manitowoc. They resided in Manitowoc and 
celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 1968.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. L.V. (Lucile) Titera of 
Hot Springs, Ark., and Mrs. Clyde (Helene) Christiansen and Mrs. James 
(Jane) Allger of Manitowoc, two half-brothers, Wilbur of Milwaukee and 
Ariel of Tacoma, Wash., two half-sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Rhoda) Watt of 
Waukegan, Ill., and Miss Lola Brandt of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and 
a great grandson. A son, two brothers and two half-sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 
11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the chapel from noon until the time of service. 
Masonic Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, or the 
Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972
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[d. 01-21-1972/age 89 yrs.] 
(b. 23 June 1882/d. Jan. 1972/SSDI)


CHARLES F. BRANDT  (d. 1919)

Former City Employe Dies.
Charles F. Brandt, a former city employe as tender of Tenth street bridge, 
died at his home 1130 South Fourteenth street at the age of 69 years. Mr. 
Brandt retired from city service ten years ago and had been in failing 
health for a long time. He is survived by a widow and one son, Walter and 
a half-brother August Becker and a half-sister Mrs. Gusta Behringer. Mr. 
Brandt was formerly engaged in business in the city. The funeral was held 
today from the late home, Rev. Grether officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 17, 1919 P.1
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[Charles F Brandt/bur. 03-17-1919/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


DAVID G. BRANDT    (d. 2001)

Mr. David G. Brandt, age 60, of Hugo, Oklahoma, died Friday morning, June 22, 
2001, at Two Rivers, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday June 26, 2001 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Manitowoc. The Rev. Ray Ryerson will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
David was born June 6, 1941 in Manitowoc, one of the late Leo and Ida Schmidt 
Brandt. He attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 
1959. David was a U.S. Army veteran serving from Dec. 1, 163 until Dec. 15, 
1966. David worked for the Carson & Barnes Circus in Hugo, Oklahoma as a senior 
press agent. In the past he worked as an X-ray technician for various hospitals 
around the United States.
Survivors include his son David B. Brandt of Manitowoc; one grandson, David M. 
Brandt of Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Shirley and Joe 
Chavez of Manitowoc, Marilyn Larson of Two Rivers, Rosilyn and James Pistonik 
of Tucson, Arizona; one sister-in-law, Virginia Brandt of Two Rivers; nieces, 
nephews other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two 
brothers, Col. Leo M. "Bud" Brandt, John Brandt, two sisters, June Stehn, Althea 
Lippert; three brothers-in-law, Dr. Arthur N. Larson, Harvey Lippert, Randolph 
Stehn.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in 
Manitowoc on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Tuesday from noon until the time of 
services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 2001  P. A4


ELSA R. BRANDT

Miss Elsa R. Brandt, 73, formerly of 705 State St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Brandt was born Feb. 12, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John A. 
and Bertha Bischoff Brandt. She was employed by O. Torrison Co., Henderson-Hoyt 
Co. and Boston Store, Manitowoc, before retiring. She was a member and a past 
secretary of the Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors.
Surviving are her twin brother, Leo, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. 
Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday and at the church until time of service. Rebekahs 
memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 1, 1967  P. 3


EMMA BRANDT

Emma C C Brandt
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Emma C C Brandt
Gender: Female
Birth Date:	8(sic) Dec 1885
Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father: Wm Brandt
Mother: Auguste Stahl
FHL Film Number:	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
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Emma Brandt
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Emma Brandt
Death Date:	4 Dec 1885
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 01
Page Number: 0510
Reel:	049
Image: 0308
Index Volume: 01
Sequence Number:	038914
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
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Emma Brandt
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Emma Brandt
Color: White
Sex: Female
Father: Wm. Brandt
Mother: Augusta Brandt
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1885
Death Date:	4 Dec 1885
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Burial Place: Ev Cem Manitowoc
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"



ESTHER BRANDT

A small child of John C. Brandt here died Saturday and was buried Sunday 
in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, April 7, 1898
John Brandt had an addition to his family on Friday last. The child died the next day.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 7, 1898  pg. 4
(Note: "Friday last" was April 1, 1898 so d. April 2 1898)
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1898 Apr 02/BRANDT Edith (in with 1898)/v.6 p.49
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
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Edith Brandt (sic)
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name	  Edith Brandt
Gender	Female
Burial Place	1 Apr 1898
Death Date	02 Apr 1898
Death Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age	0
Birth Date	1898
Birthplace	Manitowoc
Race	  White
Father's Name  John Brandt
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Name	Bertha Bishop
Mother's Birthplace	Reedeville
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
citing Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
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[bur. 04-02-1898/cause: premature birth]


EVELYN A. BRANDT

Mrs. Glen (Evelyn A.) Brandt, 73, of Casselbery, Fla., formerly of 1445 N. 
Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Orlando, FLa. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandt, nee Evelyn Schmalfeldt, was born Sept. 8, 1900, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Louis and Ottlia Chakoski Schmalfeldt. She was married to 
Glen Brandt May 5, 1928, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1962. 
Mrs. Brandt was active for a number of years in Republican politics in city, 
county and state. She served six years on the GOP State Central Committee and 
four years on the party’s State Executive Committee. In April of 1953 Mrs. 
Brandt was elected for a two-year term on the Manitowoc County Board, the first 
woman in the city to be named to a seat on the County Board. She was a former 
member of St. Paul Methodist Church and was past president of the United 
Commercial Travelers Auxiliary from 1948 to 1949 and had been active for years 
in the Manitowoc County Brotherhood Observance. She had moved to Florida 13 
years ago.
Survivors include a son, Dale, of Longwood, Fla., a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen 
Eacret, of Casselberry, Fla., and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
and Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1974  P. 18 
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[d. 04-27-1974 at Orlando FL/age 73 yrs./widow of Glen F. Brandt]


FRED BRANDT    (d. 1925)

FRED BRANDT, MISHICOT, IS DEAD, AGED 75 
Fred Brandt, well known resident of Mishicot, died at his home there this 
morning after an illness of one week from pneumonia. He was 75 years of age. 
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home and 1:30 
at the church at Rockwood, the Rev. Zell in charge. Burial will be at Evergreen 
cemetery in this city.
Mr. Brandt was born in Meckelberg, Germany, July 4, 1850 and came to Manitowoc 
county 39 years ago. His first wife died 22 years ago and he was married a 
second time to Mrs. Carolina Jens who with four children survive, Mrs. William 
Fischer, English Lake, Mrs. A.M. Christensen, Mrs. Julius Stupecky and Henry 
Brandt of this city. Three step children are Mrs. William Tills, West Allis, Mrs. 
Joseph Karshar, Kossuth and Mrs. Paul Sehloof, Mishicot also survive and there 
are eight grandchildren.
Mr. Brandt had been engaged in farming during his residence in the county.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 17, 1925  P. 2


GLEN F. BRANDT

Glen F. Brandt, 64, retired salesman who had been living at Orlando, Fla., died 
unexpectedly Sunday afternoon of a heart attack.  He had been in good health but 
had a heart condition.  His death occurred at the home of a neighbor where he 
had watched the televised Nation Football League championship game between the 
Green Bay Packers and New York Giants.  Brandt for years had been an avid 
supporter of the Packers and had been referred to often as the “walking 
encyclopedia” because of his extensive statistical knowledge about players and 
the team.
Brandt, who had made his home at 1445 No Eighth St. before renting the property 
and moving to Orlando, had been a salesman for 35 years with Oriental Milling Co.
Shortly after retiring in 1960 he became associated with Vince Hanson Realty Co. 
and continued in the realty field while in Florida.
A staunch Republican, Brandt had been active for a quarter of a century in the 
Manitowoc County GOP, serving as the party chairman from 1936 through 1952. At 
times he was a chairman of both the statutory and volunteer committees.  He had 
been candidate for the state senate post in the First Senate District and for 
the assembly post in the First Assembly District but was unsuccessful in these 
bids.  
Brandt was considered the “father” of the annual Brotherhood Week observance in 
Manitowoc County and for years he and Mrs. Brandt were active on committees 
planning and directing the February event. He had been recognized by the National 
Conference of Christians and Jews, sponsors of the observance, for launching the 
program in the county.
Active in United Commercial Travelers, Brandt had served as grand president of 
Wisconsin in 1951 and had filled a number of posts in the Manitowoc group.  He 
had been a president of Men’s Brotherhood of St. Paul Methodist Church. Brandt 
had been a member of the Lions Club until leaving for Florida.  At Orlando he 
continued his UCT and Republican Party activities and also closely followed the 
progress of the Packers.
Born Nov. 15, 1898, at Sparta, son of the late Fred and Jennie Angle Brandt, he 
was educated at Sparta schools until enrolling at Manitowoc Business College.  
He married Evelyn Schmalfeldt at Manitowoc May 5, 1928.
She survives him along with a daughter, a son, three brothers, Perc, of 
Manitowoc, Leland, of San Bernardino, Calif., and Wendall, of Burbank, Calif., 
and two grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 2, 1963
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[d. 12-30-1962 at Orlando FL/age 64 yrs.]


HENRY BRANDT

HENRY BRANDT TAKEN AFTER OPERATION 
Henry W. Brandt, 711 South Twenty-fourth street, died at his home last evening 
following an operation for appendicitis, Wednesday morning. Deceased had not 
been in the best of health for the last year or more and failed to rally after 
undergoing a second operation Wednesday, having undergone an operation for 
goiter at Madison some time ago.
Deceased was born in Germany, January 28, 1881, and was 46 years old at the time 
of death. He leaves besides his sorrowing widow, who was Bertha Giese before 
their marriage, three sisters, Mrs. Vina Stupecky, Mrs. Minnie Christensen and 
Mrs. Mary Fischer all of this city. Mr. Brandt’s father passed away a year ago 
and his step-mother, Mrs. Fred Brandt, residing near Mishicot, also survives.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Machmiller at the home Monday 
afternoon at 1:30 and at the Lutheran church at 2 o’clock with burial at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 2, 1927  P. 16
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[bur. 9-5-1927/cause: peritonitis-appendicitis]


IDA BRANDT  (d. 1926)

A CLOSE CALL
Mrs. Ida Brandt, 719 South Twenty-second street, widow of the late Charles Brandt, 
former bridge tender of the city is at the hospital in a critical condition having 
been overcome by coal gas in her home. She was found in an unconscious condition 
at about 10 o'clock Monday morning by Mrs. Lindheim who lives downstairs. Dr. 
Teitgen was called and had her removed to the hospital. The trouble at the home 
was due to a leak of gas from the coal stove.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 28, 1926
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GAS FROM COALSTOVE FATAL TO MRS. BRANDT
Found unconscious in her home at 719 So. Twenty-second street a week ago, 
overcome by gas fumes from a coal heater, Mrs. Ida Brandt, 56, died at 
the hospital Saturday night without having regained conciousness. Death 
was not unexpected as Mrs. Brandt was in serious condition when found.
Deceased was born at Chicago but had made her home here since she was 8 
years of age. She was Ida Gierke before her marriage 36 years ago. Her 
husband preceded her in death seven years ago, and she is survived by 
one son, Walter, this city. A brother William Gierke, this city and two 
sisters, Mrs. Andrew Kaufman, city and Mrs. George Williams, Milwaukee, 
also survive.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 from the home of her son 
and at 2 from the Reformed church. Rev. Menke officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 1, 1926 P. 1
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[bur. 11/2/1926 on Charles F. Brandt lot/cause of death: carbon monoxide 
poison/1920 city directory has Ida C. Brandt, widow of Charles F.] 


IDA M. BRANDT  (d. 1967)

Mrs. Leo Brandt, 67, of 1624 Hillcrest Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon at 
St. Michael Hospital, Milwaukee, where she was a patient 22 days.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sweetswer of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brandt, the former Ida Schmidt was born Aug. 7, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late August and Elizabeth Raeuber Schmidt. She was married to Mr. Brandt 
April 9, 1917, and was a member of the Pythian Sisters.. 
Survivors include the husband, five daughters, Mrs. Harvey Lippert, Mrs. Randolph 
Stehn, Mrs. Jose Chavez and Mrs. Arthur Larson of Manitowoc and Mrs. James 
Pistotnik of Boston, Mass., three sons, Chief of Police John Brandt, of Two Rivers, 
Leo M., of Washington, D.C., and David, of Tacoma, Wash., and 15 grandchildren.
Four brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 27, 1967
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 07-26-1967 at Milwaukee WI/age 67 yrs./wife of Leo E. Brandt/
bur. on August Schmidt lot]
********
Miss Ida Schmidt and Mr. Leo Brandt were married Monday morning at the residence 
of Mrs. B. Brandt, Rev. Kelcher, officiating. The attendants were Miss Elsie 
Brandt and Arthur Schmidt.
The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Schidt, South Tenth 
Street and has a large circle of friends. The groom is the son of Mrs. B. Brandt. 
He is employed by the state as county bridge inspector. After the ceremony, Mr. 
and Mrs. Brandt left on a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and other points south and 
upon their return wil make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Apr. 12, 1917


JOHANN BRANDT    (d. 1867)

John Carl Christian Brandt
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: John Carl Christian Brandt
Gender: Male
Birth Date:	20 Mar 1867
Birth Place:	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father: John Brandt
FHL Film Number:	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
John C Brandt
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name: John C Brandt
Birth Date:	20 Mar 1867
Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel:	0114
Record: 000696
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
(Johan C Chr Brandt/b 20 Mar 1867/d 2 Aug 1867/from records of
First German Evangelical church, Manitowoc) 
[Johan] 


JOHN BRANDT    (d. 1898)

Death Tues. morning here of John Brandt, Sr. at age 68. The deceased was born
in Vorpommern, Germany, came to America in 1855, and resided the last 33 years
in Manitowoc. Though he suffered a long time with a heart condition he was
never bedridden. Tuesday morning he went to the stall to feed the cow and 
while engaged in his chores was stricken with an attack and fell to the ground.
He is survived by his widow and two sons, John and William. The funeral will
take place this afternoon from the funeral parlor on 14th street.
Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1898
*****
John Brandt Sen., of this city died Suddenly on Tuesday morning of heart disease 
with which he has been troubled for some time. He went out to the barn to feed 
his horse and dropped dead. He was 68 years old, was born in Vorponnern, 
Germany. He came to this country in 1855 and has lived in Manitowoc 33 years. 
He is survived by his wife and two sons, John and William Brandt.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 26, 1898 pg. 3
*****
[bur. 05-25-1898/age 67 yrs./cause: heart disease]


JOHN C. BRANDT    (d. 1900)

Death Fri., quite suddenly, from consumption of John C. Brandt, well-known ice
merchant in our city. Mr. Brandt was born in Germany 14 Mar. 1855 but came to
America as a baby with his parents. After a few years here he established an ice
business. He is survived by his widow and 3 children as well as his sorrowing mother.
The funeral took place Mon. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1900
*******
DEATH OF JOHN C. BRANDT.
John C. Brandt, for many years a resident of Manitowoc and a leading businessman, 
died quite suddenly last Friday afternoon of hemorrhage. His health had been 
impaired for a year or more, but he was a man of great strength and only forty-five 
years of age, so that no immediate apprehension was felt. A few days before his 
death he suffered a hemorrhage, but it was stopped, and Thursday he was out again 
and attending to business. It was hoped that nothing serious would result, but the 
day following he had another attack, which proved fatal. Mr. Brandt was born in 
Germany in 1855, but has lived in this country practically all his life. He came 
to Manitowoc many years ago, and for a long time has conducted an ice business here. 
He was energetic and careful, and handled his affairs with success. He leaves 
surviving him a widow and three children, his mother and his brother William Brandt 
of the Brandt Printing & Binding Co. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, 
Rev. S.R.S, Gray officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 3, 1900
*******
[cause: hemorrhage]


LEO E. BRANDT

Leo E. Brandt, 94, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
April 3, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am 
Wednesday with the service of Christian Burial at St. James Episcopal Church. 
The Rev. David L. Klutterman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brandt was born February 12, 1894 at Manitowoc, son of the late John A. and 
Bertha Bischoff Brandt. He was educated at Manitowoc and graduated from Manitowoc 
High School and attended the Chicago Art Institute for four years. He married 
Ida M. Schmidt on April 7, 1917. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1967. Mr. 
Brandt was self-employed as a sign painter. He was a member of St. James Episcopal 
Church and a former member of the Kiwanis Club and Knights of Pythias.
Survivors include two sons, Col. Leo M. (Bud) Brandt, of United States Army (Ret.) 
of Elkins, West Virginia, and David G. Brandt of Anderson, Indiana; four daughters, 
Althea Lippert and Shirley Chavez of Manitowoc, Marilyn Larson of Elkhart, Indiana 
and Rosllyn Pistotnik of Fairfax, Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, John, a 
daughter, June Stehn, a brother, Raleigh, an infant sister, Ester and a twin sister, 
Elsa.
Friends may call at St. James Episcopal church at the time of services. Reinbold 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 5, 1988 page 14
********
[widower of Ida Brandt/bur. on August Schmidt lot]
********
Miss Ida Schmidt and Mr. Leo Brandt were married Monday morning at the residence 
of Mrs. B. Brandt, Rev. Kelcher, officiating. The attendants were Miss Elsie 
Brandt and Arthur Schmidt.
The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Schidt, South Tenth 
Street and has a large circle of friends. The groom is the son of Mrs. B. Brandt. 
He is employed by the state as county bridge inspector. After the ceremony, Mr. 
and Mrs. Brandt left on a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and other points south and 
upon their return wil make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Apr. 12, 1917


MARIA BRANDT

DEATH ROBS HOME OF MOTHER
Mrs. Ferd Brandt Yields up Life to Dread Pneumonia
Death entered the home of Ferdinand Brandt, Twenty-Fourth and Wollmer Streets, 
Saturday and robbed it of the wife and mother who succumbed to an attack of 
pneumonia after an illness of short duration. Deceased was 49 years of age having 
been born in Germany January 30, 1855. The family has resided her for a number 
of years. Besides a husband, four children survive. Mrs. Brandt was a woman well 
beloved by many friends. The funeral will take place from the German Lutheran 
Church Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Monday, Jan. 25, 1904
********
Death Sat. from pneumonia of Mrs. Ferdinand Brandt who resides 
on the corner of 24th and Wollmer Sts. She was born in Germany 
30 Jan. 1855, but has been a Manitowoc resident for a long time. 
She leaves her husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Tues. 
afternoon from the Lutheran Church. 
Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1904 
********
Maria Brandt 
birth: 30 January 1854 Germany 
death: 22 January 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1904 City 
father: John Prilickek 
mother: Nome 
spouse: Fred Brandt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: pneumonia]


MARY M. BRANDT    (d. 1949)

Mrs. William F. Brandt, 82, of 815 Park street, died Saturday afternoon, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born Mary Maas at Brandon, Wis., in 1867 and came here with 
her parents at an early age. The family located on a farm in Newton. She was 
married to Mr. Brandt, founder of the Brandt Printing and Binding company, in 
1890. He died in July, 1936.
Survivors are two sons, Ariel of Centralia, Wash., and Wilbur of Milwaukee; 
four daughters, Myrtle Moody, Trilby and Lola at home, and Mrs. Rohda Gallagher 
of Lacon, Ill.; two stepsons, Charles Brandt of this city and John of Pomona, 
Calif.; three brothers, John Maas of the city, Henry, Michigan City, Ind., and 
Fred of Loman, Minn.; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the mortuary until the hour of services Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1949  P. 2
********
[bur. 02-22-1949/age 82 yrs.]
********
The following is her daughter's obituary:
Miss Lola Brandt, 84, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, April 11, at 
Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Harvey will officiate. Miss Brandt had willed her body to 
Medical College of Wisconsin.
Miss Brandt was born Dec. 17, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William 
and Mary Maas Brandt. She was a graduate of local Manitowoc high school in 1919, 
and Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich., in 1922. She had been a dietitian 
in New York City and Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a member of American Association of 
University Women and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers 
and three sisters.
Memorials may be made to Nurses Scholarship Fund of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 
or St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was 
in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1982 P. 3


MILTON H. BRANDT

Milton H. Brandt, age 84, of 1619 Clark St., Manitowoc, died 
on Friday, November 3, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 
November 6, 1995, from Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Alan Sunn will officiate with burial at the 
Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born on April 6, 1911, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the 
late Albert H. and Anna Mulvetz Brandt. Milton grew up and was 
educated in Sturgeon Bay and Manitowoc, and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School. He was employed at the Aluminum Specialty 
Co. for 45 years retiring in 1974. He married Sophie L. Rohl 
December 25, 1943, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Milton bowled with the Manitowoc Bottling Company 
team for many years and enjoyed cooking.
Survivors include his wife, Sophie L. Brandt, Manitowoc, children 
include Robert H. and Catherine Brandt, Manitowoc, Patti and Scott 
Christiansen, Thiensville, Wis., William H. and Leslie Brandt, 
Lake Forest, Calif., Susan K. and Randy Schramm, Random Lake, Wis., 
Sharon M. and Ron Braun, Manitowoc; six grandchildren include Alan 
and Jacque Brandt, Debra Brandt, Carri and Lesli Christiansen, 
Shelly and Tracy Brandt; a great-granddaughter, Matti Lee Brandt; 
a brother-in-law, Vernon H. Barker, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by a sister, Elvira Barker.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home on Sunday (TODAY) from 4-8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1995  P. A2
********
[husband of Sophie Brandt]


RALEIGH R. BRANDT

Death Wednesday evening last week of 11-year old Raleigh R. Brandt, 
son of widow Mrs. John Brandt here, of typhus. The funeral was held 
Sunday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907
*******
Raleigh R. Brandt, the 11-year-old son of Mrs. John Brandt, North Seventh street, 
died of typhoid fever on Wednesday night, March 13th, after a three weeks' 
illness. The deceased was a pupil at the Park school. The funeral was held last 
Saturday from the Episcopal church, interment taking place at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 21, 1907
*******
[cause: typhoid fever]


RICKA BRANDT

Death Tues. morning of Mrs. Ricka Brandt in the residence of her son W.F. Brandt
here, following an illness of a few days. The deceased was born in Germany 25 Mar.
1827(sic) and came to America in 1857 with her husband who predeceased her 3 yrs. 
ago. The family lived in Detroit for 5 yrs. but came to Manitowoc in 1863 where 
they lived ever since. Mrs. Brandt leaves one son, several grandchildren, and 3 
sisters. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1901
********
Deaths of a Week:
Mrs. Ricka Brandt died this week at the home of her son W.F. Brandt, 815 Park street. 
She was born in Germany March 25, 1827 and had entered upon her seventy-fifth year, 
but a few hours before. With her husband she come to America in 1857 and after five 
years residence in Detroit the family removed here, where she has since resided. 
Mr. Brandt died three years ago, and since then Mrs. Brandt has lived with her son. 
The funeral takes place this afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1901 pg. 1
*******
Ricka Brandt 
birth: 25 March 1824 Germany 
death: 26 March 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1901 Manitowoc 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[bur. 03-26-1901/age 74 yrs./cause: old age]


SOPHIE L. BRANDT

Sophie L. Brandt, age 77, of 1433 North 6th St. Manitowoc died
Thursday, May 3, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2001 at
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc 
with Rev. Alan Sunn Officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Sophie was born April 29, 1924 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late
William P. and Emma Tadych Rohl. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for
many years prior to her retirement in 1987. She married Milton H.
Brandt, December 25, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. They
celebrated 52 years together. She enjoyed working at the voting polls,
sewing, baby-sitting, gardening and making people happy. 
Surviving children include: Son: Robert H. (Catherine) Brandt, Reedsville; 
Patricia (Scott) Christiansen, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; William (Leslie) 
Brandt, Longmont, Colorado; Susan Brandt, Manitowoc, and special friend 
Neal Weber; Sharon Braun, Manitowoc and fiancé, Chuck Sprang; six 
grandchildren include: Alan Brandt, Debra Brandt, Carri and  Lesli Brandt 
and Shelly and Tracy Brandt; two great grandchildren: Matti Lee Brandt 
and Evan Brandt; six sisters: Dorothy Shea, Chicago, Ill.; Alma Leach, 
Two Rivers, Elmira Haislmaier, Milwaukee; Nora Baker, Massilon, Ohio; 
Joyce Alberdinger, Garnvin, Arkansas; Verna Newburn, Casper, Wyoming. 
In addition to her parents and husband Milton, she was predeceased by
five sisters and two brothers.
Relatives and Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reinbold &
Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc and on Monday from 9 a.m. to the
time of service at 10:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 2001 p.A8
*******
(29 Apr 1924/03 May 2001/SSDI)
(nee Rohl)


VIVIAN R. BRANDT    (d. 2001)

Vivian Wallace Brandt, age 80, of 1610 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Sept. 29, 2001 at Sarasota, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2001 at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Steven 
Olson with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 14, 1920 in Glasford, Ill., daughter of the late William 
and Lena Hill Maggar. Vivian was a graduate of Downers Grove High School. She 
married William McEwan Wallace and he preceded her in death in 1960. She then 
married Leo Brandt on July 8, 1970. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1988. 
Vivian was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for many years. She enjoyed camping 
and spending time in Florida.
Survivors include her children: Stuart and Kyle Wallace, Sarasota, Fla.; William 
and Barbara Wallace, Edward and Linda Wallace, Gloria Wallace, all of Manitowoc; 
eight grandchildren: Heather, Wallace, Sarasota, Fla.; Christopher (Melissa) 
Wallace, Brian Wallace, Heidi Wallace, Amy Wallace, Andrew Wallace, Nancy (Bryan) 
Boprey, Michael (Janice) Peronto, all of Manitowoc; five great-grandchildren: 
Sayde Tribolini, Sage Wallace, Travis and Brandon Boprey and Megan Peronto. Also 
surviving are other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother: 
Paul, and a great-grandson, Matthew Peronto.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 2001 P. A6


W. EVERETT BRANDT

DEATH CAME AS HE PLANNED TO RETURN HOME 
W. Everett Brandt, of this City Passes Away at Milwaukee
Another of Life’s unexplainable tragedies, when youth is made victim by the 
grim spectre, came in the death late yesterday of William Everett Brandt, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Brandt of this city, at Milwaukee where he had been 
for two weeks receiving treatment. Just entering upon the threshold of manhood, 
with education and qualifications that bespoke a successful career, he was 
stricken down and within a few brief weeks, marked by Death for its own.
News of the critical illness of Mr. Brandt was received yesterday morning when 
members of the family were summoned to his bedside at Muirdale sanitarium, came 
as a shock to friends who while aware of his illness, were unacquainted with the 
seriousness of his condition and when news of the death was received later in 
the day it awakened keenest sympathy for the bereaved parents and sisters. 
Mr. Brandt’s death occurred at 3 o’clock and was peaceful, he having been 
conscious to the very end. He had planned to return to his home here this week 
and in letters only a day or two previously had revealed this plan, believing 
that he was improving and that he would make more rapid gains at home. Even when 
members of the family arrived at Muirdale he reiterated his intention to come 
home but the home coming was different than he had anticipated.
Funeral on Saturday
The body was brought here from Milwaukee last evening and taken to the family 
home on North Tenth street. Funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 
2 o’clock from the Presbyterian church where the body will be taken at noon 
Saturday, no services being held at the home. The Rev. M.S. Weber will officiate 
and burial will be at Evergreen.
Mr. Brandt was born in this city on May 21, 1904, being 21 at his death. He 
attended the local schools and later when his parents removed to Marshfield 
continued his studies there but returned here to enter the high school for three 
years. He graduated from the Fond du Lac high school in June 1931 and was a member 
of the champion debating school team of the state and of the Inner circle and 
circle Forum. He became interested in newspaper work, which his father follows and 
for a time was a reporter on the Herald-News but later went to the Aluminum Goods 
company where he was employed in the advertising department. But the lure of the 
printer’s ink was strong and he returned to newspaper work, being employed on the 
Wausau Record Herald and later the Iron Mountain News. A few months ago he returned 
here and was with the Huppert Auto company as a salesman at the time his health 
broke and two months ago he was forced to give up his work and since that time had 
been in steady declined until the end came yesterday.
Ardent Sport Fan 
Mr. Brandt has always been an ardent sport fan and much of his newspaper work was 
in that department. As a boy he was mascot for the old championship Manitowoc team 
and later mascot of the Marshfield team, Valley champions. He was a close follower 
of local and national sports and was well posted and keenly alive to the events as 
they occurred.
Mr. Brandt is survived by his parent and by three sisters, Lucile, Helene and Jane, 
all of this city. His death is a great shock in the family and will arouse the 
deepest sympathy of the community where he was so well known and had spent most of 
his short life.
To those of us who, through association with his work, knew Everett Brandt best, he 
was recognized as a young man for whom the future held bright promise. Possessed of 
qualifications that fitted him for a career, he was keenly alert and energetic and 
maturing years would have brought him to realization of the ambitious future which 
he had planned. His death at a time when life was happiest and the future bright 
with hope, is a sad one.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 6, 1925  P. 10 


WILHELMINE BRANDT

Wilhelmine Sophia Christina Brandt
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Wilhelmine Sophia Christina Brandt
Gender: Female
Birth Date:	9 Aug 1860
Birth Place:	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father: John Brandt
FHL Film Number:	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
?aine Sophia Christina Brandt
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name: ?aine Sophia Christina Brandt
Color: White
Sex: Female
Father: John Brandt
Mother: Sophia Wendt
Birth Date: 9 Aug 1860
Birth County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
(Wilhelmine Brandt/b 9 Aug 1860/d 29 Oct 1861/from records of
First German Evangelical Church, Manitowoc) 


WILLIAM BRANDT

BRANDT RITES HELD IN CITY
Funeral services for William F. Brandt, head of the printing firm which bears 
his name and prominent in early day newspaper history in Manitowoc, took place 
this afternoon from the Frazier mortuary.
Services were in charge of Chickerming lodge of Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Brandt 
was a member for years.  The chaplain of the lodge, officiated at services at 
the mortuary and also at the  grave with members of the lodge acting as 
pallbearers.
In recognition of the military life of Mr. Brandt, who served at one time as 
captain of Company H before the Spanish-American war, a firing squad from Company 
E fired a salute at the grave.  Taps was blown by William Wegner.
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 13, 1936
***********
[William Fred/bur. 7-13-1936/age 74 yrs/cause: hypostatic pneumonia/
bur. on Mrs. Mary Brandt lot]


WILLIAM CARL BRANDT

Willie, the 6 yr. son of Mr. W. Brandt, one of the editor's of the "Manitowoc
Post", drowned on Mon. evening. The boy had gone with his two brothers down to
the river to catch some crabs in the vicinity of Schumacher's Icehouse. The three got
into a boat there and began playing as children will. Willie decided to jump in the
water to see how deep the river was there. He took off his clothes and jumped
overboard, holding onto the edge of the boat. For some reason he lost his hold and
sank out of the sight of his brothers. Help was quickly called and a search begun.
After 15 mins., the body of the child was found and taken to the home of his
grandparents.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1889
********
[bur. 08-28-1889/age 6 yrs./cause: drowned]


DOROTHY K. BRANNAS

Funeral services for Mrs. Philip Brannas, 57, of 993 N. 15h St., Manitowoc, 
who died Saturday, were at 9 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 
am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey officiated 
and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Schaefer, George 
Manzik, Joseph Wolff, Lester Slattery, Edward Pieschel and William Rank.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., June 8, 1985 page 11
********
[d. 06-05-1965/age 57 yrs./wife of Philip R. Brannas]


JOHN P. BRANNAS

Mr. John P. Brannas, 42, a resident of Dallas, Texas, died Tuesday, February 13, 
1990, at Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Private memorial services will be held Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Jeff Vandenheuvel will officiate.
John was born December 17, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Philip 
and Dorothy McKevitt Brannas.
Survivors include a brother, Patrick W. Brannas, of Fallbrok, California; his 
aunt, Ann S. McKevitt of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
*******
(son of Philip/Dorothy) 
[d. at Dallas TX/cremains/bur. on Philip R. Brannas lot]


EMMA BRANSTON

Mrs. Emma Branston, 72, of 861 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died at 5:30 p.m. 
Thursday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger, pastor of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Branston was born Emma Schultz June 13, 1888, at McHenry, Ill., daughter 
of the late William and Amelia Schultz.
Survivors include two sons, Reginald of Seattle, Wash., and Richard of Milwaukee; 
a daughter, Mrs. Merle LeBreck of Manitowoc; three brothers, Raymond of Chicago 
and Henry and Peter of Delavan, Walworth County; 10 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 6 o’clock this Friday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1961   P. 15
********
[d. 03-30-1961 at Sheboygan WI/age 72 yrs.]


JACK E. BRANT

Jack E. Brant, 77, of Dunedin, Fla., formerly of Huron, S.D., died Friday at 
St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee. He had been a patient there the last week.
Funeral services will be at 7:30 .m .Monday at Prasser Funeral Home, of 3275 
S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity. 
Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Brant was born July 25, 1886, in Wisconsin and married Ruth Erickson of 
Kaukauna.
He was a member of Huron Lodge No. 86, F. and A.M., Huron, S.D. 
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1963  P. 13
*******
[d. 09-06-1963 at Milwaukee WI/age 77 yrs.]


RUTH BRANT

Mrs. Ruth Brandt Dies in Dakota, Burial Here
Mrs. Ruth Brandt, a former Manitowoc girl, died on Friday at her home in Huron, 
South Dakota.
Funeral services will be held in this city on Monday from the Frazier mortuary 
at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Brandt’s name before her marriage was Ruth Erickson. She is the daughter 
of Mrs. Thomas Erickson, the former Meta Schurr of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1935  P. 4
*******
[bur. 05-20-1935/d. at Huron, SD/age 44 yrs./cause: cirrhosis of liver and 
myocarditis/bur. on Leonard Schurr lot]


ALBERT BRATZ (d. 1929)

Albert Bratz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Albert Bratz
Death Date:	25 Nov 1929
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Albert Bratz/bur. 26 Nov. 1929/cause: premature birth/bur. on Albert J. Bratz lot] 


ALBERT J. BRATZ

Albert Bratz, 66, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Friday evening at Berlin(sic) Memorial 
Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. 
The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Bratz was born March 11, 1904, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bratz. He married Olga Pleuss July 22, 1926, at 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, a brother, Herman, of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Flora Kiesow of Rt. 1, Valders and Mrs. Hertha Dittman of Manitowoc 
and nine grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 
noon Monday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1971
********
[d. 03-05-1971 at Green Bay WI/age 66 yrs.]
(b. 11 Mar 1904/d. Mar 1971/SSDI)


BABY BRATZ  (d. 1927)

Bratz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Bratz
Death Date:	8 Feb 1927
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Bratz/bur. 02-08-1927/cause: asphyxia neonatorum/bur. on Albert J. Bratz lot]


BABY BRATZ    (d. Aug. 31, 1947)

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bratz of route 1, Valders, died at Holy 
Family hospital Sunday evening, a short time after it was born. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors include the parents; three brothers, Howard, Ronald and Richard, all 
at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bratz of route 1, 
Valders, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pleuss of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1947  P. 2
*******
[age 30 minutes/bur. on Albert J. Bratz lot]


EMILY BRATZ

Emily Bratz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Emily Bratz
Death Date:	14 Aug 1931
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Emily Bratz/bur. 8-14-1931/age 5 mo./cause: premature birth/bur. on Albert J. Bratz lot]


FRED W. BRATZ

Fred W. Bratz, 72, died Saturday at Manitowoc County Health Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Bratz by 
VFW Otto-Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Bratz was a veteran of World War II and had been employed by various 
companies in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include cousins. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1976  P. 3
*****
[Frederick/space #237] 


HENRY BRATZ

Steps or Falls Into Car's Path on 21st Street
Henry Bratz, 71, of Reedsville Is Victim of Traffic
This city's 16 month record of no traffic fatalities was broken Wednesday with
the death of a 71 year old Reedsville man.
Police say the victim, Henry Bratz, was fatally injured about 3:45 p.m. when
he either fell or stepped off the 21st Street bridge into the path of an on-
coming automobile while pulling in a fishing net. Driver involved was Frank J.
Bonk, 69, of 1017 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
Bratz died at Holy Family Hospital less than three hours later of internal
hemorrhages. Death was originally attributed to a skull fracture but a post-
mortem examination conducted later revealed the hemorrhaging, according to
the coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen. He said an inquest would be held into the
accident.
(snip-about other fatalities)
Driver Tells of Tragedy
Bonk told investigating officers that he was traveling south over the bridge
when he noticed Bratz pulling in a net containing a sucker over the railing.
He said the man either fell or stepped back over the curb into his car. Bratz
was dragged about ?? feet from the point of impact to the 
(Rest is too light to read)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 11, 1957 p.1
*******
[d. 04-10-1957/age 70 yrs./cause: internal hemorrhage (accident)/
bur. on Mrs. Harvey Eggert lot]
*******
(Note: The obituary that may have been part of the article was probably in
the part that was too light to read. I checked the obituary page in this
paper and the following edition and could find no obituary.)


HERMAN BRATZ

Herman W. Bratz, 65, of 1262 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bratz was born Nov. 29, 1910, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Richard and Ernestine Schroeder Bratz. He was reared in the 
Manitowoc area where he lived all his life. He married Rose Csida Nov. 23, 
1944, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. He was employed by 
the City of Manitowoc for 27 years, retiring in July of 1973. He was a member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rose, a son-in-law and daughter, Hilary and Beverly 
Neuser, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Kiesow, of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. 
Hertha Dittmann, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother, Albert, preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service. Memorials 
may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, October 13, 1976  P. 3


MARY BRATZ

Private family funeral services for Baby Girl Bratz, infant daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Ronald L. Bratz, 3202 Kete St., Manitowoc, were held at 1:30 p.m. 
Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Duane Dionne 
officiating.
The baby was born and died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1972
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(Note: The stone says 1973, they put the wrong year on it apparently)
[stillborn/dau. of Ronald L. Bratz/bur. on Ray and Evelyn Heinricks lot]


NORA BRATZ GOHR

Mrs. Albert (Nora E.) formerly Gohr, 86, of 1221 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, now a 
resident of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Gohr was born Jan. 27, 1897, in Brown Co., daughter of the late William and 
Minnie ose (sic) Krieser. She grew up and was educated in Brown Co. and moved to 
Manitowoc to reside for the rest of her life. She married Harvey Eggert who 
preceded her in death in 1937. She then married Henry Bratz who preceded her in 
death in 1957. She then married Albert R. Gohr May 29, 1958, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, Albert; a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Ruth 
Eggert of Manitowoc; a sister, Myrtle Mancel of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Neoma 
Krieser of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, three sisters, and three 
brothers. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home 
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until 11:30 a.m. and at the church from 
12:30 p.m. to the time of services. Memorials may be made to First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1983  P. 3
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[Nora E. Gohr/d. 20 Sept 1983/age 86 yrs/widow of Harvey Eggert/wife of
Albert Gohr/bur. on Mrs. Harvey Eggert lot/Nora Eggert Gohr is
buried on the space adjoining Henry Bratz with a double marker centered 
over the 2 spaces. On the other side of her is Harvey Eggert. 
She was married 3 times. Eggert then Bratz then Gohr]
(Nora Gohr/Jan 27 1897/Sep 1983/SSDI)
Buried with Henry Bratz


OLGA M. BRATZ

Olga M. Bratz, age 83, of 1308 South 22nd Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
February 28, 1992, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 2, 1992, at St. Peters 
Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiating. Burial will be in 
the Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 15, 1908, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, to the 
late Louis and Martha (Luebke) Pleuss. She was a member of the St. Peters 
Lutheran Church, Collins and an honorary member of its Ladies Aide Society. 
She retired from the Manitowoc Health Care Center in 1973. She married Albert 
Bratz July 22, 1926, at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Virginia Bratz 
of rural Valders, Ronald and Gloria Bratz of rural Chilton, Richard and Gloria 
Bratz of rural Valders; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by husband March 5, 1971; one sister, Ruth 
Brouchoud; one brother, Harold Pleuss.
Friends may call at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Collins, on Monday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders is serving 
the family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1992  P. B10
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[widow of Albert Bratz]


ROSE BRATZ

Rose Bratz, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 at River's 
Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Rose was born Aug. 26, 1913 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Isadore and Anna 
Konz Csida. She grew up and was educated at Sheboygan and on Nov. 23, 1944, she 
married Herman W. Bratz at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. Herman 
predeceased her Oct. 13, 1976. They celebrated 32 years together. 
Survivors include her daughter: Beverly (Hilary) Neuser, Manitowoc; grandchildren: 
Scott (Beth) Neuser, Anchorage, Alaska; Shelley Neuser, Milwaukee and special 
friend: Randy Kashevarof; great-granddaughter: Andrea Neuser, Anchorage, Alaska; 
a sister: Sylvia Sohn, Brillion; sister-in-law: Ruth Meyer, Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Rose is 
predeceased by four brothers: Steve, Joe, Henry and Jerome Csida and three sisters: 
Anna Kuehn, Gertrude Knier, and Louise Brocher. 
Rose enjoyed her family and housekeeping. Rose was a lifelong member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006 at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. David Rosenow 
will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. Thursday to the time of 
service at 11 a.m. Memorials to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church would be 
appreciated. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the Bratz Family. 
The Family would like to thank the staff at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation 
Center for their good care and kindnesses during Mother's stay.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2006


CAROLINE BRAUBURGER

Caroline Brabrger
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Caroline Brabrger
Death Date:	13 Sep 1889
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 02
Page Number: 0168
Reel:	049
Image: 1244
Index Volume: 01
Sequence Number:	037766
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
[Caroline Branburger] [cause: cancer of the throat] 


JOHANN BRAUBURGER

From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1905:
Death Fri. in Milwaukee of 79-yr. old John B. Brauburger, 
a well-known resident of our city, in the residence of his 
son there. The deceased, who came to America from Germany 
in 1847, had lived here for many years, but spent last year 
in the Milwaukee area. In addition to his brother, the 
well-known shipbuilder Henry B. Burger, Sr., he is survived 
by 3 sons – Geo. B. Burger and Henry Burger, Jr., here, and 
Christ. Burger in Milwaukee, as well as 4 daughters –Mrs. 
Jacobson and Mrs. H. Hartmann here, and Mrs. Moose and Mrs. 
Kochwert in New York. A sister, Mrs. Wolfe of Seattle, 
Washington, was here on a visit. His wife preceded him in 
death 15 yrs. ago. The casket was brought here and laid to 
rest in the city cemetery on Mon. afternoon.
*****
[John Branburger]


BERNICE R. BRAUER

Bernice R. Brauer, age 83, of 1424 Hubbard Circle, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
Sept. 28, 2006, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Redeemer 
Lutheran Church, 1712 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Miller will 
officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Bernice was born July 21, 1923, in Shawano County, daughter of the late Theodore 
and Elsie Klabunde Schultz. On March 3, 1945, she married Edwin H. Brauer at St. 
James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The Rev. Schroth officiated. Edwin preceded 
her in death in 1992. 
She worked for many years at Montgomery Wards until her retirement. Bernice 
enjoyed spending quality time with family, friends from the coffee club and 
remembering special occasions with her thoughtful cards. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Theresa) Brauer, 
Manitowoc; Kenneth (Jeanne) Brauer, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: 2nd Lt. 
Matthew Brauer, serving in Iraq; Casey Brauer, Manitowoc; Christine (Josh) 
Perkins, Green Bay; Justin Brauer, Japan; Dustin Brauer; Japan; John Wedzicha, 
Manitowoc; Helena Wedzicha, Manitowoc; one great-grandson: Edwin Brauer, Manitowoc; 
one brother and sister-in-law: Louis (Janice) Schultz, Shawano; one sister and 
brother-in-law: Beatrice (James) Brandt, Bonduel; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edwin, 
and an infant son. 
Bernice will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends may call 
on Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 
11 a.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Brauer 
family. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 2006


EDWIN H. BRAUER

Edwin H. Brauer, 74, of 1424 Hubbard Circle, Manitowoc, died late Saturday evening, 
March 21, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Rev. 
Richard C. Miller will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 26, 1917, at Shawano, Wis., son of the last Ernest and Ida 
Malzahn Brauer. He owned and operated Cicero Cheese Factory at Seymour for a number 
of years. He later was employed with Mirro Aluminum until he retired in 1983. He 
married the former Bernice Schultz on March 3, 1945, at Shawano. Mr. Brauer was a 
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Mens Club of the church and Lutheran Laymen's 
League.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and 
Theresa Brauer of Manitowoc, Kenneth Brauer of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-
law, Harvey and Connie Brauer of Indianapolis, Ind; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Laura and Irvin Schmallenburg of Shawano; a sister-in-law. Mrs. Helen Brauer of 
Bear Creek, Wis.; five grandchildren, Matthew, Casey, Christine, Justin, Dustin 
Brauer; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded 
in death by an infant son, two brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of services at 11 a.m. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the 
family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1992  P. B9
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[husband of Bernice Brauer]


DANIEL P. BRAULT SR.

Daniel P. Brault Sr., age 70, formerly of 1913 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, 1997, at the Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Stephen Schuette 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside Services will be accorded 
by the VFW Post #659.
He was born August 26, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Napolean and Ethel 
Hansel Brault. Daniel worked for many years with Chicago Northwestern Railroad 
as an engineer for 37 years retiring in 1981. He served in the United States Navy. 
Daniel married Isabelle Sederstrom July 1, 1950, in Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death in 1985. Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his dogs.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel P. Brault Jr., Manitowoc, Mark Brault, Illinois; 
two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary and Roger Faucett, Pembine, Wis., Geralyn 
Walker, Manitowoc; one step-daughter and her husband, Rosalie and Oliver Breunger, 
Missouri; twin sister, Donna Denor, Manitowoc, seven grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren; nieces; nephews. He is further survived by Richard Walker. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Isabelle, one daughter, June Joy Brault 
in 1957, and one brother, David Brault.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1997 P. A2


ISABELLE R. BRAULT

Mrs. Daniel (Isabelle) Brault Sr., 64, of 1933 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, Oct. 31, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brault was born April 25, 1921, at Wabeno, Wis., daughter of the late Edward 
and Myrtle Christianson Sederstrom. She attended Wabeno High School and was 
married to Daniel P. Brault Sr., July 1, 1950 at Manitowoc. The couple resided 
here. Mrs. Brault was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel; two sons, Daniel Jr., and Mark at home; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and Keith Krish of Manitowoc, Rosalie 
and Oliver Brueninger of Missouri and Miss Geralyn Brault of Manitowoc and a 
special friend, Richard Walker of Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-
law, Nora and Mike Lempel of Leona, Wis., Mary and William Rosoio of Leona, Wis., 
Alice and Herman Lange of Redwood, Calif., five grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and a 
sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and from 
9:30 am Saturday until the time of services at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 31, 1985 page 3
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[d. 31 Oct. 1985/age 64 yrs]


JUNE JOY BRAULT

Two-Year-Old Killed Under Wheel of Car 
Falls Beneath Mother’s Auto 
Tragedy Occurs at Supermarket 
A two-year-old girl was fatally injured when she fell under the wheels of an 
automobile driven by her mother in…(line underinked)…Owl Store on the city’s 
southwest side Wednesday afternoon.
The victim was June Brault, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brault of 1311 S. 
13th St., Manitowoc. She died of internal injuries at Holy Family Hospital 
about 2-1/2 hours after the accident, which occurred shortly before 2:45 p.m. 
Police said the girl fell out of the..(2 lines underinked)…her mother was 
backing out of a parking space and apparently was run over by the front wheel. 
A witness, Mrs. Andrew Kaufman, of ____ Calumet Ave., screamed a warning to Mrs. 
Brault and told her to pull ahead to free the girl from under the wheel.
Milton Peron, a store employe, drove Mrs. Brault to the hospital in her car 
while she held the child…
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said he doubted whether an inquest would be held 
into the accident. He was to confer with Dist. Atty. Robert E. Koutnik later 
Thursday.
June Joy was born June 10, 1956, in the city. She is survived by, in addition 
to the parents, a brother, Daniel Jr., a sister, Mary Ellen, a step sister, 
Rosalia Hanson, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Sorenson, maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Soderstrom, of Leona, Wis., and a great grand-
mother, Mrs. Edmund Brault, of Two Rivers. Her mother is the former Isabelle 
Soderstrom.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home. 
The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1957   P. 1
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[d. 05-15-1957/age 1 yr/cause: internal hemorrhage/bur. on Daniel P. Brault lot]


NAPOLEON BRAULT

Napoleon L. Brault, 92, a former Two Rivers resident, who resided at North Ridge Care 
Center, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, January 11, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brault was born November 17, 1895 at Coleman, Wisconsin, son of the late Edmond and 
Rose Pecka Brault. Prior to his retirement he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 
over 40 years and prior to moving to Manitowoc 6 years ago had resided at Two Rivers. Mr. 
Brault was a Veteran of World War I, serving with the United States Army.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Daniel Brault, David and Jane Brault, 
all of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Brault Denor of Manitowoc; two brothers, Del 
Brault of Manitowoc and Charles Brault of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Lucy (Ben) 
Graycarek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Octavia (Robert) Gray of California, Mrs. Laura Schoblaska 
of Florida, Mrs. Valaria (Ben) Zboralski and Mrs. Marie (Bernard) Hallada, all of Manitowoc; 
nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, where a prayer 
service will be 7:30 pm by Deacon William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 12, 1988 page 12
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[bur. on Daniel Brault lot]


AUGUSTA BRAUN

Mrs. Theodore Braun, 70, formerly of 1019 South 15th street, died Sunday at 
the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. She had been making 
her home the past year with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Pautz of Maribel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German Evang-
elical Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Braun, nee Augusta Krueger, was born in 1878 in Germany and came to this 
country, with her parents in 1882. She was married to Mr. Braun in 1904 in 
Collins and they came to Manitowoc 22 years ago. Mr. Braun died last year.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Pautz of Maribel and Mrs. Emil Arndt of 
Manitowoc two sons, Norbert and Leonard of Manitowoc; two brothers, William 
and August Krueger of Wayside; sister, Mrs. Anna Raduchel of Wayside; five 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight and 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the 
services at 2 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1948  P. 2 
********
[d. 05-16-1948/age 70 yrs/bur. on Mrs. Theodore Braun lot]


BABY BRAUN (d. 1915)

Braun
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Braun
Death Date:	25 Nov 1915
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


EMMA BRAUN

Mrs. George Braun Dies In Michigan 
Mrs. George Braun, 69, nee Emma Drumm, died at 6 o’clock last night at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Mitchell, from Mountain, Mich., following 
a lingering illness.
The body will be brought here tomorrow to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Chlei funeral 
home for services Wednesday. Services will be held from the funeral home Wednesday 
afternoon, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen 
cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home tomorrow night and until the 
time of the services Wednesday.
Mrs. Braun was born in the town of Rapids on Nov. 11, 1866. She was married to 
George Braun June 6, 1896. Mr. Braun died ten years ago. Mrs. Braun lived in 
Manitowoc county until five years ago when she left here to make her home with 
Mrs. Mitchell.
Mrs. Mitchell is the only survivor.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1936   P. 8 
********
[bur. 4-1-1936/died at Iron Mountain, MI/age 69 yrs/cause: carcinoma of intestine 
near gall bladder/bur. on George Braun lot]


FRANK BRAUN

FRANK BRAUN, LAST G.A.R. VETERAN, IS DEAD
FULL MILITARY RITES PLANNED ON WEDNESDAY
Civil War Veteran Was The Last Surviving Member of Local G.A.R.
The H.M. Walker Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, which at one time 
enrolled scores of Civil war veterans, became just a memory on Monday with 
the death of Frank Braun, 92, last surviving member of the post. An invalid 
for the past two years, Mr. Braun died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
William Herman, on the Town Line road.
Following the oft-expressed wish of the deceased, a full military funeral 
is to be accorded the veteran, who fought through the four years of the 
Civil war, after running away from home to enlist in the First Wisconsin 
Regiment at Milwaukee. Six military and semi-military organizations will 
participate in the rites and the remains will be borne to their last 
resting place on a military caisson drawn by four horses. Services will 
be Wednesday afternoon.
Victim of a stroke over two years ago, Mr. Braun was still able to retain 
many of his faculties and never tired going over the stirring scenes of 
his Civil war career to (photo) the hosts of his visitors that called on 
him at the home of his daughter. Those included not only the campaigns of 
the Union armies in the western theater of war in Tennessee and Georgia 
but also his thrilling escape from Andersonville prison, toward the close 
of the war.
TO HONOR LAST VET
Various organizations joined today to provide the late Frank Braun, last 
veteran of the H.M. Walker Post of the G.A.R. here, with military funeral 
on Wednesday. The American Legion, Spanish War veterans and the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars will each provide two pallbearers. Company E, 127th 
Infantry, will attend in a body. The War Mothers and Women's Relief corps 
will also turn out.
The body will be borne on a military caisson to the Wesley M.E. church at 
2 p.m. on Wednesday where funeral services will be held. Interment will 
be at Evergreen.
Born in Germany
Frank Braun was born 92 years ago on the Rhine in Germany. His father 
preceded him to America; locating north of what was then the village of 
Manitowoc and he made the trip to this country alone when a boy of 16 
years. Three years later the Civil war broke out but Braun was not of 
age and could not enlist here.
Determined to enroll in the Union armies, Braun made his way to Milwaukee, 
where he succeeded in enrolling in Company D, First Wisconsin Regiment. 
This regiment was one of the first sent to turn back the Confederate threat 
along the Mississippi. His regiment became a part of the Union forces under 
General U.S. Grant, who was named to the command of the Army of Western 
Tennessee which featured the battle at Shiloh, and Lookout Mountain.
Through the long years of the Civil war Braun continued to serve until he 
was taken prisoner and confined in Andersonville prison along with 35,000 
other Union prisioners for a period of 14 months. Then as the long struggle 
drew to a close, Braun made his escape from the rebel prison and made his 
way north, returning to his home in Manitowoc county.
Wed in 1868
It was in 1868 that he was married to Miss Sophie Hardrath of the town of 
Kossuth and they located on a farm in that town, after Mr. Braun had worked 
for a short time in a brewery at Branch. Mrs. Braun died 32 years ago.
Then years ago the deceased came to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. 
William Herman, north of the city. Up until a few years ago he continued to 
join with his comrades of the H.M. Walker post of the G.A.R. in the annual 
observance of Memorial Day here. Two years ago his health was such that he 
could not make the annual turnout. This year before he had joined with Jacob 
Williams in a special observance, they being the two last surviving members 
of the G.A.R. post here. Mr. Williams was fatally injured several months ago 
near Valders leaving Mr. Braun as the last survivor of the Walker post.
Survivors are Mrs. William Herman, a daughter, Emil Braun, a son on the 
homestead farm in the town of Kossuth, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Felzer Sr., 
Mrs. Frank Neuser, and Miss Helen Braun, all of the town of Kossuth, and 
seven grandchildren.
Rites Wednesday
The remains are at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home where they may be 
viewed up to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when they will be taken to Wesley M.E. 
church for services at 2 p.m.
All the organizations will gather at the funeral home with the exception 
of Company E which will form at the armory at 12:45 p.m. and march to the 
funeral home to join the others there for the march to the church.
The Women's Relief Corps will hold services for Comrade Braun at 7:30 
o'clock tonight at Shimek and Schwartz funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 5, 1933 P. 2
*********
[Frank Xavier/cause: exhaustion from age]
*********
Frank Braun, a veteran of the civil war and who has interesting 
experiences to relate regarding the time he was held at Libby prison, 
when a mere boy and a prisoner of war, now making his home at Francis 
Creek, left yesterday to pay his annual visit to a daughter residing 
at Racine.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 16, 1917, Page 3
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FRANK BRAUN, WAR VETERAN RECALLS ESCAPE FROM SOUTHERN PRISON ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
Residing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William M. Hermann, near the northern
city limits, among pleasant surroundings, Frank Braun, pioneer resident of this
county, yesterday celebrated the eightieth anniversary of his birth, relatives
and friends gathering to extend contratulations. Mr. Braun has a war record of
which he may justly feel proud. He was but nineteen years old when he responded
to Lincoln's call to arms at the beginning of the civil war, enlisting in Co. D,
First Wisconsin Vol. regiment in Milwaukee. He saw four years of hard service
and has many exciting experiences to relate. The most harrowing of his exper-
iences, however, was the time he spent as a prisoner of war, confined in the
prison barracks of Andersonville. The prisoners were treated brutally and 
starved, the rebs finding it difficult at times to properly provide for them-
selves. While in camp there Mr. Braun met Hershel D. Smalley, drummer boy of
this city who had also been captured, and the warm friendship that grew up
ensued has endured until the present day. There came a time when Braun was
detailed to the commis (faded) partment upon his claim that he knew something
of butchering having helped his father along this line on the farm, and while
thus employed he had opportunity to smuggle many a choice morsel to his friend
Hershel.
While in camp Mr. Braun made several attempts to escape though without avail,
but his opportunity came at last. It was at a time when a thousand prisoners
suffering with disease were to be exchanged for a like number of invalids held
in northern camps. As a helper in the commissary department he was considered
a trusty and wore the proper insignia on his cap. As such he busied himself
aiding the nurses in placing the invalids into wagons to be transported to a
river steamer. One of the invalids died on the way and Braun impersonated him
having known him by name in camp. He groaned and hobbled along with the other
poor fellows. When the dead man's number was called he responded and was taken
aboard the boat. Had he been caught it would have meant certain death for him,
having violated the rules of parole. But the opportunity warranted taking the
desperate chance. After having sufficiently recuperated from his experiences
he returned to the service. Mr. Braun is carrying his burden of four score
years lightly and enjoying the best of health. He is one of the last of the
old guard left in the ranks of the local G.A.R. post and his likeness appeared
as fifth in line from left to right on the photo published in yesterday's
Herald-News.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 4, 1921  p.1


FRIEDA BRAUN

Frieda Braun, age 96, of River Hills apartments, 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, 
died Sunday evening, December 7, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at First German Ev. Lutheran Church.  
Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Frieda was born February 9, 1901, in Reedsville, Wis., daughter of the late 
Albert and Emilia Maertz Zimmermann. She married Norbert Braun November 12, 
1926, at St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church.  
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Patricia Braun, 
Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Artis and Richard Lauren, Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 22 step-great grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Clara Rappel, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Zimmermann, 
Chicago, Ill., Nora Zimmermann, Reedsville; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert in 1978; five 
brothers, William, Leonard, Albert, Norbert, and Raymond Zimmermann; one sister, 
Anna Ziarnick. 
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Wednesday 
from 5-7 p.m. and then at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to First German Ev. Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1997
*********
Funeral Services for Frieda Braun, age 96, of River Hills Apartments, 1500 N. 
Third St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday evening, December 7, 1997, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 
1997, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Inadvertently omitted in yesterday's obituary was a sister-in-law, Ellie Zimmermann.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Wednesday 
from 5-7 p.m. and then at the 
church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to First German Ev. Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1997  P. A2


GEORGE BRAUN

George Braun Dies as He Is Donning Overalls for Day's Work
George Braun, 71, an employe of the Aluminum Goods Comapny as a trucker in the 
satin finishing department, died suddenly this morning at the factory this 
morning. Mr. Braun had inserted one leg into the overalls when he suddenly fell 
to the floor and was dead when other workmen reached him. Heart failure caused 
death. Mr. Braun was in his apparent good health when he reached the factory.
The body was taken to the family home at 1515 Western avenue and funeral service 
will be held Thursday at 9 o'clock from St. Paul's Catholic church, with burial 
at Evergreen.
Mr. Braun was born in Germany December 24, 1854 and came to America and direct 
to Manitowoc in 1884. He was married June 6, 1896 to Emma Brumm who with one 
daughter, Mrs. Harry Mitchell, of Milwaukee, survives him. A brother Casper Braun 
resides here and a sister in Germany.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1926 P. 2


JOHANN F. BRAUN

Death of 65 yr. old John Braun on Mon., the 27th, in Town Manitowoc. The
well-attended funeral took place yesterday afternoon in the City Cemetery. The
deceased leaves a widow and 4 grown children in good circumstances.
Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1889
*******
[John Braun/cause: heart disease]]


NORBERT BRAUN

Norbert W. Braun, 73, of 1449 Elder Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday evening in 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday in 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Braun was born April 5, 1905 in Wayside, Wis., son of the late Theodore and 
Augusta Krueger Braun. He grew up in the Wayside area attending local Wayside 
school and moving to Manitowoc in 1926. He married Frieda Zimmermann Nov. 12, 
1926 in St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Mr. Braun was 
employed at Rahr Malting and also Anheuser Busch Company for 34 years, retiring 
in 1964 due to ill health. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patricia 
Braun of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Artis and Richard Laurin of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Lillian) Pautz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil 
(Esther) Arndt of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 pm to 9 pm 
Monday and Tuesday in the church from noon until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Dec. 31, 1978 page 3


PATRICIA BRAUN

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert R. Braun, 34, of 1425 Elder Dr., Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Roekle will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Braun, the former Patricia Bianchi, was born at Milwaukee, Feb. 9, 1931, 
daughter of Louis and Mary Holly Bianchi. She was married to Robert Braun 
Jan. 11, 1952, at Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Norbert; two daughters, Kathleen and 
Pamela Sue, at home; parents; and two brothers, James of Stevens Point and 
Thomas in military service in South Carolina.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1965  P. 16
*******
[d. 12-16-1965/age 64 yrs./wife of Robert R. Braun]


ROBERT R. BRAUN

"Robert R. Braun, age 74, of 7136 Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, surrounded by his family at Aurora Medical
Center, Two Rivers. 
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at
Evergreen Cemetery. Pastor Scott Stevens will officiate. 
Robert R. Braun was born in Manitowoc, Jan. 28, 1931, son of the late
Norbert and Freida Zimmermann Braun. He married Patricia Shaw Braun on
Nov. 5, 1966. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Robert was retired from motel management since 1991. He was a member of
AMVETS Post 99 and WFLA. He was a long time bowler and loved horses.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia J. Braun of Two Rivers; children: 
Jeff (Maggie) Horkman, Milwaukee; Kathleen (Al) Denk, Manitowoc; Randy 
(Barbie) Horkman, Indiana; Pamela Braun and special friend, Richard 
Stanton, Wyoming; Norbert (Linda) Braun, Two Rivers; Bruce (Gina) 
Horkman, Manitowoc; Craig Horkman, Milwaukee; Patrick (Beverly) Horkman, 
Connecticut; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister and 
brother-in-law: Artis and Richard Laurin, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law 
and sister-in-law: Fred and Mary Shaw, California. Other relatives and 
friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his first wife: Patricia Bianchi Braun in 
1965.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral
Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 20, 2005 p.A3
[Note: Both wives have been put on this stone]
*******
(28 Jan 1931/18 Aug 2005/SSDI)


SOPHIA BRAUN    (d. 1900)

Death in Town Kossuth of 54-yr. old Mrs. Frank Braun after 
a short illness. The deceased was born 04 Aug. 1846 in Germany. 
She leaves a husband and several children. Her funeral will be 
held today.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1900
*****
Sophia Braun
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Sophia Braun
Death Date:	8 Aug 1900
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 03
Page Number: 0506
Reel:	050
Image: 2930
Index Volume: 02
Sequence Number:	039721
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Sophia Hardrath Braun
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Sophia Hardrath Braun
Color: White
Sex: Female
Age: 54 years 2 mos 4 days
Father: Friedrich Hardrath
Birthplace of father: Germany
Mother: Louisa hardrath
Birthplace of mother: Germany
Birthplace of deceased: Germany
Husband: Frank Braun
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1846
Status: married
Death Date:	8 Oct 1900
Death County: Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: cancer
Duration of disease: about 4 years
Burial place: Kossuth Wis Lutheran Cemetery
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Sophia Braun/bur. 28 June 1929/removed from Kossuth/bur. on Frank Braun lot]


SOPHIA ZETTEL BRAUN    (d. 1978)

Mrs. Joseph (Sophie) Braun, 72, of 1121 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am 
Wednesday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am in Holy Innocents Catholic church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Braun, nee Sophie Feuerstein, was born April 1, 1906 in Algoma, daughter 
of the late Anton and Emma Pinger Feuerstein. She attended St. Parochial School 
and was married to Frank Zettel in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1944. She 
was married to Joseph Braun in 1946. Mrs. Braun was a member of Holy Innocents 
Parish.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a son, Robert Zettel and a daughter and 
son-in-law, Jerome and Carol Hietpas of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren. Two 
sisters, Frances Feuerstein and Agnes Nuhs preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 23, 1978 page 3
*********
[Sophia E. ZETTEL Braun]
(nee Feurstein)


THEODORE BRAUN

Theodore Braun, 77, of 1019 South 15th street, died suddenly at his home this 
morning of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen.
Mr. Braun was born in Luxembourg, Germany in 1869 and at the age of 12? came 
to this country. He lived in Collins and Wayside and for the past 20 years has 
lived in Manitowoc. He was employed as a guard at the shipyards. He married 
Augusta Krueger in 1904. 
Survivors are the wife, two sons, Norbert and Leonard of Manitowoc and two 
daughters, Mrs. Edward Pautz of Maribel and Mrs. Emil Arndt of Manitowoc survive.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 
10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 10, 1946  P. 2
*******
[d. 12-10-1946/age 77 yrs.]


WILHELMINE BRAUN

As Mrs. Wilhelmine Braun, who lives with her son Frank Braun in Town
Newton, was feeding her chickens yesterday morning she sank to the 
ground with a heart attack and died a few minutes later after she had 
been carried into the house. Mrs. Braun, who was 76, gave no inkling 
of an attack because she felt quite well up until it struck. She is 
survived by two sons, the above referred to Frank, and also William 
Braun living in California. Her husband preceded her in death 10 years
ago. Her funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the local 
German Methodist Church.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908
*******
DEATH AS SHE FED CHICKENS
Mrs. J. Braun, Newton, Aged 76, Succumbs to Heart Attack
Death came without warning to Mrs. Wilhelmina Braun, a pioneer resident of Newton 
who was stricken with a fatal attack of heart failure while engaged in feeding the 
chickens on the farm south of the city this morning. Mrs. Braun was removed to the 
house and died in a few minutes.
Mrs. Braun, whose home is on Rural Route 3, was a pioneer settler of the county 
and was 76 years oaf age. She had been in apparent good health and had experienced 
no illness lately, having offered no complaint upon arising for the day. She left 
the house with a pan of grain for the chickens and while about to feed the fowl, 
fell to the ground. She was assisted to the house where death occurred.
Two sons one Frank Braun, with whom she made her home and William Braun who is in 
California survive. Mr. Braun died ten years ago. Mrs. Braun was a member of the 
German M.E. Church and the funeral will be held in this city Friday afternoon. Mrs. 
Braun's death is a shock to many friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 19, 1908 page 1 
*******
[W.D.L. Braun] [cause: hemorrhage]


BLINA E. BRAUNEL

Braunell
birth: 1895
death: 10 February 1896 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: H. Braunell
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 1 yrs./cause: double pneumonia/Blina is nickname for Belinda]


CHILD BRAUNEL (d. 1868)

[E2-75-4]-[Herman Breinel/bur. 10-23-1868/bur. on Herman Breunel lot/
burial register has buried the child of Herman Breinel, lot 4 B75, $1]


CLARA BRAUNEL

Mrs. Edwin Braunel Dies At Family Home, In Manitowoc Rapids
Mrs. Clara Braunel, 51 years of age, wife of Edwin Braunel, town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, passed away last evening at the family home, after 
an illness of several weeks. Arrangements for the funeral have not been 
completed but will be announced tomorrow.
The deceased was born at Chicago, her maiden name being Clara Johnson 
and was married here to Mr. Braunel, Nov. 19, 1897, and since then has 
resided on a farm in the town of Rapids. Besides the husband the deceased 
is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Edward Sonnevik, Norway, Luella, Ruth, 
Evangeline and Edith all at home, three sons, Raymond of Waukesha, Lenert 
and Arthur at home, and two brothers, George Johnson of Pasa Robles, Cal., 
and Alfred of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held from the home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 10, 1929 P. 16
*******
The funeral of Mrs. Edward Braunel will take place Saturday afternoon at two 
o'clock from the family home in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Burial will be 
at Evergreen. It was announced last night that burial was to take place 
Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1929 P. 3
*******
[bur. 13 July 1929/age 51 yrs./died at Manitowoc Rapids/
cause: endocarditis/bur. on Edwin Braunel lot]


EDNA M. BRAUNEL

MISS BRAUNEL DIES SUDDENLY OF PNEUMONIA
Well Known Business Woman Died With Many Friends Ignorant of Illness
Ill but four days, Miss Edna M. Braunel, 37, of 911 South 18th street, 
died at the home Sunday noon. She was taken ill with pneumonia last 
Wednesday. The evening before she attended a meeting of the Business 
and Professional Women's club of which she was a charter member, at 
Francis Creek. She was re-elected treasurer of that organization at 
the last election of officers.
The death of Miss Braunel was a shock to her host of friends and 
associates, many of whom did not know that she was ill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First 
Lutheran church, Rev. D.G. Ristad officiating. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery following services at the grave conducted by the 
Eastern Star.
Born Here in 1896
The deceased was born in this city in 1896 and always made her home 
here. She attended the local high school from which she was graduated 
and later enrolled at the Manitowoc Business college for a business 
course. For a number of years she was employed in the offices of the 
Smalley Manufacturing company. Lately she had been a bookkeeper at 
the Washington street meat market of Charles Krieg.
In addition to her affiliation with the Eastern Star and the Business 
and Professional Women's club, Miss Braunel was also a member of the 
Ladies Aid Society of the church.
She is survived by a brother, Edwin Brunel (sic), of this city; and 
three sisters, Mrs. Ida Herbst of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Hibbert of 
Ironwood, Michigan and Viola at home.
The body will be removed to the home at 911 S. 18th street Tuesday 
afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The 
remains may be viewed at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow, 
and at the home from 6 o'clock Tuesday evening until the time of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 12, 1933 P.2
********
CLUB WORKER DEAD EDNA BRAUNEL (photo)
Ill but four days with pneumonia Miss Edna Braunel, 37, died Sunday 
afternoon at the home. She was prominent in the Business and 
Professional Women's club, being a charter member and treasurer of 
the club at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 12, 1933 P.2
********
[bur. 06-14-1933/age 37 yrs/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on 
Herman Braunel lot]


EDWIN R. BRAUNEL  (d. 1959)

Edwin R. Braunel, 81, a retired farmer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday afternoon at Abode Nursing Home, Sheboygan, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Myron Hoff officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Braunel was born Jan. 24, 1878, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Hiram and Pauline Fischer Braunel. He married the former Clara 
Johnson Nov. 25, 1897, at Manitowoc. She died July 29, 1929. In 1932 
he married Mrs. Fred Pierce of Waukegan, Ill. She died in 1954. Mr. 
Braunel was once a member of the Manitowoc Rapids school board.
Survivors include three sons, Raymond of Chicago and Lenert and Arthur 
of Manitowoc Rapids; six daughters, Mrs. August Frey of Waukesha, Mrs. 
Ewald Sonnevik of Bethany, Okla., and Miss Luella, Mrs. Hans Gulseth, 
Mrs. Arthur Jarosh and Mrs. Alfred Bast of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 9, 1959 P.13
*********
[d. 02-08-1959 at Sheboygan WI/age 81 yrs.]


EDWIN W. BRAUNEL    (d. 1963)

Edwin W. Braunel, 74, of 3414 Lindberg Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been in ill 
health several years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Braunel was born July 6, 1888, at Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Ida 
Weinke Braunel. He was educated in schools at Manitowoc and was, for a time, 
employed by the F.J. Kerscher Co. He worked for a time, at Chicago and returned 
to Manitowoc where he and Barney Nelesen purchased the plumbing division of the 
Kerscher Co. In 1932, he established the Edwin W. Braunel Plumbing, Inc., and was 
president of the corporation. He married Lydia Krueger in 1912. She died in 1918 
and he married Marie L. Chakoski in 1921 at Brillion. He was a member of the First 
Lutheran Church, of the Brotherhood of the church, Manitowoc Elks Lodge, a charter 
member of the Lions Club, a member of the Odd Fellows I.O.O.F., a member of 
Wisconsin State Plumbing Contractors, Master Builders, Manitowoc Blue Lodge 65, 
Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar, Manitowoc Consistory, Tripoli Shrine, 
Manitowoc Chapter of O.E.S. 196 and Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine Club.
Among survivors are his wife; a son, Paul H. of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. 
David (Jean) Jackson of Chicago, Mrs. Richard (Irene) Greenwalt of Cleveland, Ohio, 
and Miss Laura and Miss Dorothy of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Ary Herbst of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Hibbert of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Miss Viola Braunel of 
Manitowoc. Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie 
in state until time of service. The Masonic Lodge will conduct rites at 8:30 p.m. 
Tuesday and the Brotherhood of the church will have rites at 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children and Lions Camp 
for the Blind.
Members of the Lions Club will meet in a body at the funeral home at 5:15 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 4, 1963 P. M-13
********
[d. 03-03-1963/age 74 yrs.]
********
CHAYKOWSKI-BRAUNEL
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Otto, at Brillion, at 
2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. George Reichert officiating at the wedding 
ceremony, Miss Marie Lillian Chaykowski and Edward M. Braunel of this city were 
united in marriage. The couple were attended by Miss Emma Braunel and Arthur W. 
Otto and following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the bridal party. 
Mr. and Mrs. Braunel departed later for Northern Wisconsin where they will spend 
their honeymoon and will return here to be at home to friends August 1 making 
their home at 834 South Eighteenth street.
Mr. Braunel is a member of the firm of Nelesen & Braunel, plumbing contractors. 
Out of town guests present at the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Herbst and 
B. Herbst, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Krueger, Mr. and Mrs. VanHandel and Mrs. 
Gehring of Appleton and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Chakowski (sic) of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 29, 1921 P. 4
********
TWO COUPLES WEDDED AT SAME CEREMONY
B. Jacobs Home on Clark St. Scene of Double Wedding
A double wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jacobs, 
Clark Street, this morning, Miss Etta Zollweg, a niece of Mrs. Jacobs, becoming 
the bride of John Vollendorf and Miss Lydia Krueger, a friends of the bride, 
wedded Edward Braunel. Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated at the ceremony which was 
attended only by relatives.
Plants of the young people to escape friends and keep the marriage a secret until 
they could depart on their honeymoon were frustrated by friends who decorated the 
automobile which carried the two couples to Branch with a large placard "Just 
Married and Oh so Happy".
The four principals to the double event are all well and favorably known and have 
a host of friends who will join in wishing them happiness. Mr. Vollendorf is an 
employe of the Northwestern Road and Mr. Braunel is a plumber. Both couples will 
reside in the city making their homes on Western Avenue.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 19, 1913 page 1


FREDERICK H. BRAUNEL

Herman Brannel
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name:	Herman Brannel
Age:	50
Birth Date:	Abt 1830
Birthplace:	Saxony
Home in 1880:	Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Dwelling Number:	168
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Self (Head)
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse's Name:	Paulina Brannel
Father's Birthplace:	Saxony
Occupation:	Farmer
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Herman Brannel	50	Self (Head)
Paulina Brannel 47	Wife
Henry Brannel 21	Son
Herman Brannel 19	Son
Mary Brannel 17	Daughter
Sovisa Brannel 15	Daughter
Charlotte Brannel 13	Daughter
Emma Brannel 11	Daughter
Bertha Brannel 9	Daughter
Lawrence Brannel 5	Son
Edwin Brannel 2	Son
"1880 United States Federal Census"
*****
[E2-75-4]-[Herman (Frederick) Breinel/bur. 05-12-1889/
age 58 yrs./burial register has Herman Braunel (umlaut over a), 
male, age 58, Pauline - wife, farmer, born in Saxony 07/11/1830, 
cause of death - (blank), $3.00]


HENRY BRAUNEL

Henry Brannel
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name:	Henry Brannel
Age:	21
Birth Date:	Abt 1859
Birthplace:	Wisconsin
Home in 1880:	Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Dwelling Number:	168
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	Herman Brannel
Mother's Name:	Paulina Brannel
Occupation:	Works On Farm
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Herman Brannel 50	Self (Head)
Paulina Brannel 47	Wife 
Henry Brannel	21	Son 
Herman Brannel 19	Son 
Mary Brannel 17	Daughter 
Sovisa Brannel 15	Daughter 
Charlotte Brannel 13	Daughter 
Emma Brannel 11	Daughter 
Bertha Brannel 9	Daughter 
Lawrence Brannel 5	Son 
Edwin Brannel 2	Son
"1880 United States Federal Census"


HERMAN RUEBEN BRAUNEL    (d. 1895)

A 2-1/2 yr. old son of Herman Brennel(sic) of the 5th Ward, 
died last week and was buried last Sun. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1896 
*******
Ruben Frank Braennel
birth: 25 August 1892 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 27 December 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Herm. Braennel
mother: Ida Winke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[age 4 yrs./cause: convulsions]


HERMAN BRAUNEL    (d. 1928)

Herman Braunel, aged 68, 911 South Eighteenth Street, died Christmas Day at the 
family home from pneumonia. The deceased was a life long resident of Manitowoc, 
having been born ??, 1860 in the Town of Rapids. For thirty-six years Mr. Braunel 
was an employee of the Cereal Products Company.
He was married 43 years ago to Miss Wienke who survives him with one son, Edwin 
of this city ad four daughters, Edna and Viola at home, Mrs. A. Herbst of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Ray Hibbert of Ironwood, Mich.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Lutheran 
Church, Rev. Ristad officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1928
********
[bur. 12-28-1928/cause: broncho-pneumonia]


IDA BRAUNEL

MRS. BRAUNEL PASSES AWAY ON SATURDAY
Mrs. Ida Braunel, widow of the late Herman Braunel, passed away 
Saturday at the family home, 911 South Eighteenth street after 
a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held from the home 
on Tuesday afternoon at one thirty, and at two o'clock from the 
First Lutheran church, with burial at Evergreen. Rev. Ristad will 
officiate.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Ida Weinke, was 63 years 
of age, having been born in Germany in 1867. She came here with 
her parents when a child and was married to Herman Braunel in 1886. 
He was (sic) away in 1928.
Four daughters, Edna and Viola Braunel of this city, Mrs. Emma 
Hippet, Ironwood, Mich., and Mrs. Ida Herbst of Milwaukee, one son, 
Edwin W. of this city, one brother, Herman Weinke of Rapids, and 
three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Lindemann, Mrs. Bertha Hermann and Mrs. 
Anna Steffen, all of this city, survive. There are also nine 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 23, 1930 P.5
*******
[Mrs. Ida Wienke Braunel/bur. 6-24-1930/age 62 yrs.
cause: cancer of descending colon/bur. on Herman Braunel lot]


LAURA M. BRAUNEL

Laura M. Braunel, 62, formerly of 811 S. 16th Street, Manitowoc, who died Sunday 
evening, September 6, 1987 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, will be 11 am 
Thursday at First Lutheran Chapel. Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Laura was born December 16, 1924 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edwin W. and 
Marie Lillian Chakoski Braunel. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, being 
a 1942 graduate of Lincoln High School. Laura attended Lawrence University at 
Appleton from 1942 to 1944, Milwaukee Downer college from 1944 to 1946, receiving 
her B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy. She was a Registered Occupational Therapist 
since 1947. Laura was employed at Winter VA Hospital in Topeka, Kansas from 1947 to 
1948, Chicago Metropolitan Unit of the Illinois Association for the Crippled from 
1948 to 1963. Laura was then employed with the State of Wisconsin, Division of 
Health in the Chronic Disease and Aging Patient Care Practice from 1963 to 1980, 
then at Michigan Shores, Manitowoc from 1981 until her retirement in February of 
1987. Laura was a member of First Lutheran Church and American Occupational Therapy 
Association.
Survivors include three sisters and a brother-in-law, Jean Jackson of Green Lake, 
Wisconsin, Irene and Richard Greenwalt of Moraga, California and Dorothy Flynn of 
Scandia, Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dottie Braunel of Manitowoc; nieces and 
nephews include, Karin (Mrs. Charles) Tuschl of Whitelaw, Phyllis (Mrs. Douglas) 
Boettcher of DePere, Janelle (Mrs. Steven) VanRensselaer of Denver, Colorado and 
Richard Greenwalt Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by 
a brother, Paul H. Braunel.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
7 pm to 9 pm this Wednesday and Thursday at First Lutheran Chapel from 10 am until the 
hour of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church East Access Fund or 
American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Sept, 9, 1987 page 9


LOUIS BRAUNEL

Lawrence Brannel
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name:	Lawrence Brannel
Age:	5
Birth Date:	Abt 1875
Birthplace:	Wisconsin
Home in 1880:	Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Dwelling Number:	168
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	Herman Brannel
Mother's Name:	Paulina Brannel
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Herman Brannel 50	Self (Head)
Paulina Brannel 47	Wife
Henry Brannel 21	Son
Herman Brannel 19	Son
Mary Brannel 17	Daughter
Sovisa Brannel 15	Daughter
Charlotte Brannel 13	Daughter
Emma Brannel 11	Daughter
Bertha Brannel 9	Daughter
Lawrence Brannel	5	Son
Edwin Brannel 2	Son
"1880 United States Federal Census"
*****
[E2-75-4]-[Louis Breinel/bur. 10-13-1889/male, age 14y/
parents: Herman and Pauline B./born in Manitowoc Rapids/
cause of death:  brights disease]


LUELLA BRAUNEL

Miss Luella Braunel, 72, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
residing with her brother-in-law and sister at 1226 Park Row Blvd., 
Manitowoc, died Saturday at Park Lawn Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Miss Braunel was born April 13, 1902, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Edwin and Clara Johnson Braunel. She was a Manitowoc resident 
all of her life and attended the Janesville School for the Blind. 
She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Arthur, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and 
Leonard, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Ewald (Blanch) Sonnevik, 
of Bethany, Okla., and Mrs. Hans (Ruth) Gulseth, Mrs. Arthur (Edith) 
Jarosh and Mrs. Evangeline Bast, of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. 
A brother, Raymond, and a sister, Edna, preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the 
time of service at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, December 23, 1974 P.3
*******
[d. 12-21-1974/age 72 yrs./bur. on Edwin Braunel lot]


LYDIA BRAUNEL

Manitowoc news:
Mrs. Edward Braunel, 27, died of influenza Thursday, after a few days' illness. 
Her husband and two children survive her.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, December 19, 1918  pg. 4
********
Mrs. Edward Braunel, aged 27 years, died last Thursday of pneumonia, which 
developed from influenza. She is survived by her husband and two children; 
also her father, G. Krueger and three sisters and four brothers. She was born 
at Wayside but had lived in this city most of her life. The funeral was held 
Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Dec. 19, 1918
*********
[bur. 12-15-1918/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on John Grotherr lot]
*********
TWO COUPLES WEDDED AT SAME CEREMONY
B. Jacobs Home on Clark St. Scene of Double Wedding
A double wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jacobs, 
Clark Street, this morning, Miss Etta Zollweg, a niece of Mrs. Jacobs, becoming 
the bride of John Vollendorf and Miss Lydia Krueger, a friends of the bride, 
wedded Edward Braunel. Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated at the ceremony which was 
attended only by relatives.
Plants of the young people to escape friends and keep the marriage a secret until 
they could depart on their honeymoon were frustrated by friends who decorated the 
automobile which carried the two couples to Branch with a large placard "Just 
Married and Oh so Happy".
The four principals to the double event are all well and favorably known and have 
a host of friends who will join in wishing them happiness. Mr. Vollendorf is an 
employe of the Northwestern Road and Mr. Braunel is a plumber. Both couples will 
reside in the city making their homes on Western Avenue.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 19, 1913 page 1


MARIE L. BRAUNEL    (d. 1982)

Mrs. Edwin (Marie) Lillian) Braunel, 83, of 3418 Lindbergh Drive, Manitowoc, 
died Sunday morning, May 30, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Braunel was born Dec. 4, 1898? at Brillion, daughter of the late August and 
Laura Enders Chakoski. She grew up and was educated at Brillion. She was married 
to Edwin W. Braunel, June 29, 1921, at Brillion, the couple moving to Manitowoc. 
They owned and operated Edwin W. Braunel Plumbing Company. Mr. Braunel preceded 
her in death in May of 1963. Mrs. Braunel retired in 1979. She was a member of 
First Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle of First Lutheran Church Women, Manitowoc 
Lions Auxiliary, Eastern Star Chapter 196, Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Auxiliary, 
and a former worthy matron. She was also a member of Manitowoc County Plumbers 
Association, past president of Wisconsin Association of Plumbing Contractors 
Auxiliary, past president of Manitowoc Women's Club, and former president of Eighth 
District Wisconsin Federation of women's Clubs.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Ruth Braunel of Manitowoc; 
four daughters and a son-in-law, Jean Jackson of Green lake, Wis., Laura Braunel 
of Manitowoc; Irene and Richard Greenwalt of Perth, Australia, and Dorothy Flynn 
of Scandia, Minn.; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until the time of 
services. An Eastern Star memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 
Memorials are appreciated to First Lutheran Church, St. Mary Home, Wisconsin Lions 
Camp or Shriners Hospital. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 1982  P. 3
********
[widow of Edwin W. Braunel]
********
CHAYKOWSKI-BRAUNEL
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Otto, at Brillion, at 
2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. George Reichert officiating at the wedding 
ceremony, Miss Marie Lillian Chaykowski and Edward M. Braunel of this city were 
united in marriage. The couple were attended by Miss Emma Braunel and Arthur W. 
Otto and following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the bridal party. 
Mr. and Mrs. Braunel departed later for Northern Wisconsin where they will spend 
their honeymoon and will return here to be at home to friends August 1 making 
their home at 834 South Eighteenth street.
Mr. Braunel is a member of the firm of Nelesen & Braunel, plumbing contractors. 
Out of town guests present at the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Herbst and 
B. Herbst, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Krueger, Mr. and Mrs. VanHandel and Mrs. 
Gehring of Appleton and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Chakowski (sic) of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 29, 1921 P. 4


MARY BRAUNEL  (d. 1924)

MARY BRAUNEL IS DEAD AT CHICAGO TODAY 
Miss Mary Braunel died at 5 o’clock this morning at Chicago, her death being 
due to diabetes from which she had been a sufferer for a long time and to 
blood poisoning incidental to the disease. The body will be brought here for 
burial and the funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home of her 
brother, Herman Braunel, the Rev. A. R. E. Schreiber officiating. Burial will 
be at Evergreen.
Miss Braunel was born at Manitowoc Rapids May 25, 1862 and would have been 
sixty-two at her next birthday. She is survived by two brothers, Herman F. and 
Edwin Braunel of this city and by five sisters, Mrs. Herman Franke, Wittenberg, 
Mrs. G. R. Reynders, Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. James Newman, Chicago; Mrs. Andrew M. 
Johnson and Mrs. George Smith, both of Windom, Minnesota. 
Manitowoc Herald News, March 21, 1924   P. 2
*******
Among those present to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Mary 
Braunel were Mrs. G.R. Reynders of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Otto 
Wipperman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wuench, Mrs. Peter Sexton and Louis 
Frick all of Haven.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 25, 1924 P.3
*******
[bur. 03-24-1924/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Herman Braunel lot]


MINNIE PIERCE BRAUNEL

Mrs. Minnie Pierce Braunel, life long Manitowoc County resident, 
died Friday morning following a heart attack at her home in 
Manitowoc Rapids. She was 76.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Minnie DePons was born in Manitowoc Jan. 9, 1878, and 
was married to Fred Pierce Nov. 7, 1905. He died in 1918. She was 
married to Edwin Braunel, Jan. 12, 1932.
Survivors include the husband, six step-daughters, Mrs. August Frey 
of Waukesha, Mrs. Ewald Sonnevik of Norway, Europe, and Mrs. Arthur 
Jorash, Mrs. Hans Gulseth, Mrs. Alfred Bast and Miss Luella Braunel 
of Manitowoc; three step-sons, Ray Braunel of Chicago and Arthur 
and Lenert Braunel of Manitowoc; a brother, Henry DePons of Manitowoc; 
and a sister, Mrs. Stanley Pierce of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 10, 1954 P.17
********
[d. 09-10-1954/age 76 yrs./bur. on A.C. Pierce lot]


PAUL HERMAN BRAUNEL

Paul H. Braunel, 68, of 1614 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 15, at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Braunel was born Aug. 4, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin W. and 
Lydia Krueger Braunel and stepson of Lillian Braunel. Mr. Braunel was president 
of E.W. Braunel Plumbing Company Inc. He attended schools in Manitowoc and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1932. He served with the 
home guard during World War II. He married Ruth (Dottie) Johnson, May 29, 1937, 
at Manitowoc, the couple residing here. Mr. Braunel was a member of First Lutheran 
Church, Men's club and board of Properties of the church, past president of 
Manitowoc Lions club, past president of Wisconsin Association of National Plumbing 
contractors, member of YMCA Board, past president of Master Builders, Member of 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 65, Manitowoc chapter No. 16, Manitowoc Elks 
Club No. 687 and former comodore of Manitowoc Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughter (sic) and sons-in-law, Karin and 
Charles Tuschl of Cato and Phyllis and Douglas Boettcher of DePere; four sisters 
and two brothers-in-law, Jean Jackson of Green Lake, Wis., Miss Laura Braunel of 
Manitowoc, Irene and Richard Greenwalt of California and Dorothy Flynn of Scandia, 
Minn.; five grandchildren, Pamela, Christine, Melissa, Paul and Jessica; cousins, 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
Monday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and from noon ntil (sic) the time of services at 
the church. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1983 P. 3


PAULINE BRAUNEL

DEATH ON ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDING
Mrs. Braunel, of Rapids, Called on 59th Anniversary of Marriage
On the day that was the fifty-ninth anniversary of her marriage, Mrs. 
Paulina (sic) Braunel, a pioneer president (sic) of the county, was 
claimed as a bride of Death Friday, Mrs. Braunel's demise occurred at 
Rapids where she had resided since 1857, having come to Manitowoc 
fifty-five years ago. Since October Mrs. Braunel had been confined to 
her bed and had patiently endured great suffering and death came as a 
messenger of relief to her.
Mrs. Braunel was a native of Germany, born in Saxon Altenberg in 1833 
and was married to Herman Braunel Feb. 16, 1853 coming to America with 
her husband the next year. They located at Mosel, Sheboygan county and 
removed to Rapids three years later where Mr. Braunel died in 1889. 
Fourteen children were born to them six of whom preceeded Mrs. Braunel 
in death, surviving being Mrs. George M. Schmidt, Mrs. Andrew M. Johnson, 
Windon, Minn., Mrs. George Reynders, Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. Newman, Chicago, 
Mrs. Herman Frank, Wittenburg, H.F. Braunel this city and Edwin and 
Mary C., who made their home with their mother. One Brother (sic) Leo 
Fischer, of Sheboygan also survives. Mrs. Braunel is also survived by 
forty-one grand children and thirteen great grandchildren.
Mrs. Braunel was well know and was held in high regard by a host of 
friends who recognized in her a loving mother, good neighbor and true 
friend, whose presence will be sadly missed in the home and community. 
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock and services will be 
held at St. John's church, 15th and Marshal streets and interrment (sic) 
will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 17, 1912 P.1
********
[Paulina Breunel/bur 02-18-1912/cause: disease of the heart]
(nee Fischer/age: 78 yrs. 9mo. 23 days/d. Feb 16, 1912/St. John's 
United Church of Christ)


RICHARD BRAUNEL

Richard C Braunel
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name: Richard C Braunel
Birth Date:	17 May 1890
Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel:	0118
Record: 002718
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Richard Car Hein Braunel
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Richard Car Hein Braunel
Gender: Male
Race:	White
Birth Date:	17 May 1890
Birth Place:	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father: Herman Braunel
Mother: Ida Winke
FHL Film Number:	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Richard Braunel
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Richard Braunel
Death Date:	3 May 1891
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 02
Page Number: 0331
Reel:	049
Image: 2187
Index Volume: 01
Sequence Number:	039754
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Richland Braunob
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Richland Braunob [Braunel]
Color: Wh
Sex: M
Father: Herman Braunob [Braunel]
Mother: Ida Braunob [Braunel]
Birth Date: 17 May 1890
Death Date:	3 May 1891
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of Death: Lagrippe
Burial place: City Cem
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Richard Braunel/bur. 05-10-1891/age 11 mo/cause: pneumonia & whooping cough]


RUTH MAE BRAUNEL

Ruth 'Dottie" Braunel, age 80, of 1614 Clark St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday evening, November 27, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, 1995, 
at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Steven 
Olson with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born February 19, 1915, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Elmer and Inez Halverson Johnson. She grew up in Manitowoc and 
graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married to Paul H. 
Braunel May 29, 1937, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on 
July 15, 1983. She is a member of First Lutheran Church, past 
president of the church council, member of the Altar Guild, past 
president of the church women. Dottie taught Sunday School or 25 
years. She was member and past president of the Manitowoc Lions 
Auxiliary, past president of Wisconsin Heating and Cooling Contractors 
Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Manitowoc Chapter #196 Order 
of Eastern Star.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karin Braunel Tuschl 
and her husband, Charles Tuschl, Cato, Phyllis and her husband, 
Douglas Boettcher, DePere; five grandchildren, Pamela and her husband, 
Michael Emme, Cleveland, Christine Hoffman and her fiancé, Eric 
Dennison, Colorado Springs, Colo., Melissa and her husband, David 
Schultz, Manitowoc, Paul Pokorski, and his fiancée, Lynn Heinz, West 
Bend, Jessica Hoffman and her fiancé, Don Kaiver, DePere; two step-
grandchildren, Dale and his wife, Michelle Tuschl, Rhonda and her 
husband, Daniel Cariveau, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; five great-grandchildren, 
Hope Kaiver, Kira Schultz, Mariah Emme, Emerald Tuschl, Dalton Tuschl; 
two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Flynn, Scania, Minn., 
Irene and Dick Greenwalt, Oakland, Calif., Carl Meyers, San Diego, 
Calif. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She 
was preceded in death by two sisters. Phyllis and Lucille; one brother, 
Roland.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home, 9th Street Chapel, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated for First Lutheran Church or Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center.
Special thank you to the nurses on the 4th Floor West at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center for special care given.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1995  P. A2
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[widow of Paul Braunel]


VIOLA M. BRAUNEL

Miss Viola M. Braunel, 61, of 1124A N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral 
services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Braunel was born Feb. 4, 1905 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman and 
Ida Weinke Braunel. She attended public schools at Manitowoc and was graduated 
from Lincoln High School. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and Krieg Meat 
Market, Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Heresite Chemical co. and Muchin and Muchin 
Law Firm.
She was a charter member of Manitowoc-Two Rivers Business and Professional Women's 
Club, Manitowoc Chapter 196, Order of the Eastern Star and was a worthy matron of 
the chapter in 1950. She also served as the chapter secretary for several years. 
She served on the Girl Scout Council and was its treasurer for several years and 
was an associate member of the Manitowoc Plumbers Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ary (Ida) Herbst of Milwaukee and Mrs. Emma B. 
Hibbert of Ironwood, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters and five 
brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon Tuesday 
when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the hour of service. Eastern Star services will be at 7 o'clock this Monday 
evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times,  Mon., Dec. 19, 1966 page T9


CHRISTINE BRAUNINGER

Death on Mon., 30 Jan. of Mrs. Christina Braunniger(sic) in the home of her 
son-in-law G. W. COLBY, after a long illness. The deceased was the mother of 
Mrs. Rika Colby and Mrs. Rosalia Senftenberg and mother-in-law of Mr. G.
W. Colby and Mr. Isidore Senftenberg. The burial took place yesterday
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888
********
[Mrs. Christine Brauninger/bur. 02-01-1888/age 77 yrs/cause: old age
Note from cemetery: Christina is buried on the Gilbert Colby lot with 
Gilbert W., Fredericka, & Gertie Colby, and Ella Steffen. I looked but 
I don't believe that Christina's other daughter & son-in-law are buried 
at Evergreen.]
(Christine Braunniger/d. 30 Jan. 1888)


ANNA BRAUNREITER

Consumption took the life Saturday, after many months of illness, 
of 29-year old Mrs. Frank Braunreiter, a resident of North 22nd 
Street. Especially grievous is the fact that 2 of the deceased’s 
children were suffering from smallpox at the same time. It is of 
the mildest strain but there is concern when it is overlaid with 
sadness over their mother’s death. Because they were under quarantine, 
only a closed funeral could be held with just the immediate next of 
kin permitted to attend.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908
********
With her home under quarantine because of small pox in the family, Mrs. Frank 
Braunreiter, Jr., nee Podhola, living in the Heyroth building near Evergreen 
cemetery passed away Saturday a victim of the great white plague. Mrs. 
Braunreiter had been suffering from consumption for several months. She was 20 
years of age, and a native of the town of Kossuth. She is survived by her husband, 
two children, parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held 
privately on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 10, 1908
********
DEATH IN QUARANTINE HOME
Consumption Claims Mrs. Braunreiter Whose Daughters Haves Small Pox
With the home under quarantine two daughters being ill, death invaded the home 
of Frank Braunreiter Jr. on N. 22nd Street Saturday, claiming the wife and 
mother, a victim of consumption. Mrs. Braunreiter's death followed an illness 
of several months and was probably hastened by worry over the illness of her 
children. The Braunreiter family occupied rooms in the Heyroth building with 
three other families and the home had been under quarantine for ten days or 
more because of the prevalence of smallpox. Mrs. Braunreiter was 29 years of 
age and is survived by husband, two daughters, her parents, two brothers and 
two sisters. Mr. Braunreiter's parents in the Town of Kossuth have just been 
released from quarantine. The burial of Mrs. Braunreiter will be held this 
afternoon and will be private, no one except the husband being privileged to 
attend.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 7, 1908
********
[cause: tuberculosis]


AUGUSTE BRAUTIGAM

Augusta Pfefferkorn
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name: Augusta Pfefferkorn
Parents: Wilhelm/Catharina Pfefferkorn
Marriage Date: 18 Aug 1859
Marriage County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse: Adam Broütigam
Parents: Nicolaus/Regina Broütigam
Occupation of husband: Taylor 
Residence of husband: Manitowoc Village
Birthplace of husband: Eichfeld Paxania
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
(Auguste born Pfefferkorn/married 18 Aug. 1859/d. 27 June 1868/from the records
of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church 1856-1874/also from marriages
on this site, she married Adam Brautigam/this might be him: BRENTIGAN: Adam)


ADOLPH BRAXMEIER

Following a three weeks illness, Adolph J. Braxmeier, 67 (photo), former 
alderman and pioneer business man of the city, died Monday evening at the 
Wisconsin General hospital in Madison. He submitted to an operation two 
weeks ago.
Mr. Braxmeier was moved to Madison from his home, 2116 Washington street, 
early in January.
He was active for many years in fraternal circles of Manitowoc and in 1934 
was chosen to the highest office in Wisconsin Odd fellowship.
Funeral plans are indefinite but will be announced Wednesday. Mrs. Braxmeier 
is accompanying the body of her husband here from Madison today.
Mr. Braxmeier was born in this city in 1875 and after finishing school, 
learned the machinist's trade at the Richards Iron Works. In 1896 he 
married Miss Ella Albrecht of this city.
He remained at the Richards Iron Works for 18 years and then formed a 
partnership with Schiller Rhode in the Central Iron Works, which was 
located at Ninth and Franklin streets. When Mr. Rhode retired from the 
firm Mr. Braxmeier continued the business and later established a machine 
shop on South Water street.
In 1931 he discontinued this business and since then has been one of the 
tenders on Eighth street bridge.
He served a two year term in the City Council as an alderman from the Fifth 
ward from 1905 to 1907.
Mr. Braxmeier was active in the Odd Fellow lodge during most of his lifetime. 
He served through all the chairs of the Manitowoc lodge and eight years ago 
was elected Grand Patriarch of the Wisconsin Odd Fellows. He was general 
chairman of the 1942 state convention of the order held in Manitowoc.
He served several years as trustee of the state order and was grand chaplain 
of the Patriarch Militant, the highest ranking organization of Odd Fellowship. 
He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias.
He is survived by his widow; two sons, Eddie of this city and Fredric of 
Menasha; daughter, Lilah, of Green Bay; brother, Arthur, of this city; sister, 
Hermina, of this city; and three grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 01-25-1943 at Madison, WI/age 67 yrs.]
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From a beautiful basket of pink and yellow roses suspended from the chandelier,
dropping ribbons in the same color scheme disclosed tiny envelopes in which
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Braxmeier announced the engagement of their daughter Lilah
to Wenzel J. Keil at a dinner party to twelve at the Braxmeier home Sunday.
Miss Braxmeier was a student of the M.H.S. and later took a course in nursing
at the Theda Clark Memorial Hospital of Neenah. Mr. Keil is an employee of the
Henry Esch Sons Co. Mrs. Geo. Ryan of Racine and Miss Idella Connell R.N. of
Milwaukee were present at the affair. Cupid hints that Easter is the stated
time.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 5, 1920 p.8


ARLYN BRAXMEIER

Arlyn Louise J. Braxmeier, 89,, of 87 E. 13th St., Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, 
Aug. 30, 2000 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born July 24, 1911 in Manitowoc, 
the daughter of Arthur Charles and Emma Boeckmann Braxmeier.  Arlyn attended 
Fond du Lac public schools and graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School, 
Class of 1928. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1933.
During the 1940's, Arlyn taught at Lincoln High School, Park Falls and Brandon 
High School. She left the teaching profession and entered the retail field, 
becoming a buyer at the former Hill Brothers and Edith's in Fond du Lac. She 
purchased children's wear for the former Wm. A. O'Brien Company for 28 years. 
She is survived by cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her 
parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Douglas Hedman will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in 
Manitowoc.  Visitation from noon to 1 pm Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be 
directed to Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church. Mach Funeral is serving the family.
Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Sun., Sept. 3, 2000


ARTHUR C. BRAXMEIER

Arthur C. Braxmeier, 73, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday 
at Fond du Lac, where he had been residing with a daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T. Landbeck of Fond du Lac will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1880, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Braxmeier. He learned the stone cutting trade and was employed at the 
Kettenhoffen Monument Works in Manitowoc, later with the H.B. Rossmer 
company in Fond du Lac and then returned to Manitowoc to be employed 
by the Hogan Monument Works, until his retirement.
He married Miss Emma Boeckmann in Manitowoc in 1907. She died in 1950.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Arlyn Braxmeier of Fond du Lac; and a 
sister, Miss Hermma Braxmeier of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Candlich Funeral Chapel in Fond du Lac. The 
casket will be moved to the Pfeffer Funeral Home at noon Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 11, 1953 P.19
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[d. 11-10-1953 at Fond du Lac, WI/age 73 yrs./bur. on Louis Baeckman lot]
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from 1900 Manitowoc twp census: Arthur Braxmeier b. Apr. 1880
age 20 son of Mrs. Joseph Braxmeier)
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LEGS PINIONED UNDER HEAVY TOMBSTONE, ARTHUR BRAXMEIER IS BADLY HURT AT EVERGREEN
Pinioned under a heavy tombstone when the horse which he was driving started ahead 
while the stone was being unloaded, Arthur Braxmeier, a stonecutter employed at the 
marble works of N. Kettenhoffen, South Tenth Street, was badly injured at Evergreen 
Cemetery yesterday. Though no bones were broken, Braxmeier's legs were so badly 
crushed that it was necessary to place them in plaster casts.
Braxmeier, with other employees of the Kettenhoffen Works had taken a stone to the 
cemetery and were engaged in unloading it when the horse started and the big stone 
was thrown over, Braxmeier's legs being caught under the weight. Fellow employees 
lifted the stone and the injured man was taken to the office of a physician and later 
removed to his home. The accident will lay him up for some time, but fortunately, 
he - illegible-- broken bones.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 31, 1913 page 1


BABY BRAXMEIER

Braxmeyer
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Braxmeyer
Death Date:	5 Apr 1913
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


EDWIN A. BRAXMEIER

Edwin A. Braxmeier, 71, of 922 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at his home.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 20, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph and Ella Braxmeier. 
He married Elfrieda Klump Sept. 5, 1927, at Milwaukee and they moved to Manitowoc. 
Mr. Braxmeier operated a concession at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for many 
years and also owned and operated a vending company until 1952. He sold the "Grit" 
weekly paper at Manitowoc until his retirement in 1959. Mr. Braxmeier was a member 
of the Holy Name Society of the church. 
Survivors include his wife; a sister, Mrs. Lilah McMahn, of Milwaukee, and three 
nieces. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening by the Holy Name Society, friends and members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1968 P. T7
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[d. 01-14-1968/age 71 yrs.]
(20 May 1896/15 Jan. 1968/SSDI)


ELFRIEDA BRAXMEIER

Mrs. Edwin Braxmeier, 81, of St. Mary Home, Mantiowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. George C. Knudson will ofifciate (sic) and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Braxmeier, nee Elfrieda Klump, was born April 29, 1889, at Milwaukee, 
daughter of the late Julius and Wilhelmina Gerpsch Klump. She was married 
to Edwin A. Braxmeier Sept. 5, 1927, at Milwaukee. The couple resided in 
Manitowoc after marriage. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1968. 
Mrs. Braxmeier was a member of the Braille Club of Manitowoc and a member 
of the Badger Association of Milwaukee.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Olga Stevens, Mrs. Elenore Kahn and 
Mrs. Hatti Bent of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Monday 
until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at noon 
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 5, 1970 P.7
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[d. 12-05-1970/age 81 yrs./widow of Edwin A. Braxmeier]


ELLA BRAXMEIER

Mrs. Adolph J. Braxmeier, nee Ella Albrecht, died in Milwaukee Sunday at 
the home of her daughter, Lyla, with whom she made her residence. Death 
was due to coronary thrombosis. She had been in apparent good health up 
to the time of her death.
Born in 1877, her early life was spent in Two Rivers and she moved here 
with her parents. She was married to Adolph J. Braxmeier, well known 
Manitowoc machine shop operator, who died in 1943. Since then she had made 
her home with her daughter. She was a member of Manitou Encampment IOOF, 
the Germania lodge, and the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are a daughter, Lyla; two sons, Fredric and Edwin and three 
granddaughters ((private).
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier mortuary 
chapel, the Rev. Noah Bess officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The body may be viewed after 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 28, 1945 P.2
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[d. 05-26-1945 at Milwaukee, WI/age 66 yrs./widow of Adolph Braxmeier]


EMMA BRAXMEIER

Mrs. Arthur Braxmeier of Fond du Lac died early this morning at 
her home after an illness of several months. She is a former 
Manitowoc resident.
A brief funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Fond 
du Lac home, 87 East 13th street, and another service will be at 
2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home in Manitowoc. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Braxmeier was born Emma Boeckman in Milwaukee. She was married 
to Arthur Braxmeier in 1907. They moved from Manitowoc in 1920.
She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Arlyn, at home.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home from noon Tuesday until 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1950 P.2
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[d. 04-22-1950 at Fond du Lac, WI/age 68 yrs./bur. on Louis Baeckman lot]


MABEL ELIZABETH (SUMMY) BRAY

DIED.
Mrs. Mabel Elizabeth Bray, (nee Summy) born near the city of Lancaster, Penn. 
April 20, 1858, and was married in Vinton, Iowa Aug. 17, 1878, to Rev. Henry T. 
Bray.
At Easter 1884 she began to waste away and continued to do so steadily until her 
death on the 2nd. inst at 6:30 p.m.
In Sept. she visited her parents in Iowa returning in Oct. and was confined to her
room from that time until released by a happy death. And although having a kind
and beloved husband and three children of tender age to whom she was much attached
she said she was ready and willing to go, that there was no darkness in the valley 
and no pain--that Jesus would care for them and wipe away all tears--saying to Mr. 
Bray that he must omit no services on account of her death but be willing to give 
up all for the sake of Jesus. Her last words were "Blessed Savior, I know that he 
will take care of me."
Well might this triumphant death have been expected by those who had seen and known
her worth as a pure hearted and true woman, a loving mother, a devoted Christian, 
a rector's wife whose death leaves a void in the family and parish that it will be 
hard to fill.
To the bereaved rector with three children of tender age, the loss is irreparable 
notwithstanding the warm sympathy shown by all, and for which they are heartily 
thankful.
The funeral service conducted by Bishop Brown on Sunday at 2 p.m. was full attended.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, January 6, 1885 pg. 3
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A very large number of persons attended the funeral of Mrs. Bray on Sunday. The 
services were conducted by Bishop Brown of this diocese.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, January 6, 1885 pg. 3
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[cause: said to be septicemia]


FRANTISEK BRCHEL

Frank Burham
birth: 1830 Bohemia
death: 24 December 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
father: Frank
spouse: Kate
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Frank Burham/bur. 12-26-1904/age 74 yrs./cause: pneumonia]


KATERINA BRCHEL

Kate Burham
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Kate Burham
Death Date:	15 Oct 1914
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
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[Kate Burham/bur. 10-17-1914/cause: arterio selerosis] 
(NOTE: Burham is from the cem. record/Brchel is from the stone/
no explanation for the difference in the surname spelling)