ANNA L. ERFURTH

Mrs. Anna L. Erfurth, 81, of 616 N. Fourth St., Manitoowc, died Monday morning 
at Manitowoc County Hospital following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Anna L. Keune was born Feb. 17, 1877, at Carleton, Kewaunee County, 
daughter of the late Frederick and Fredericka Sachse Keune. She came to Manitowoc 
with her parents when a small girl where in 1896 she was married to Gustaf Krahn. 
He died in 1906?. She was married March 17, 1912 to Henry Erfuth and he died eight 
years ago.
Mrs. Erfurth has been active in church and social organization work until ill 
health overtook her a number of years ago. She was a former member of the Presca 
Society of the church, a 25-year member of the Relief Corps and the Women’s Benefit 
Assn. She also was a member of the Pioneer Club of the latter organization.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Hallie Adams, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred Cozey, 
of Manitowoc and three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. 
Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church chapel where the body will 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1958  P.17 
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[d. 04-16-1958/age 81 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Gust Krahn lot]
*******
WEDDED AT PARSONAGE
Miss Anna Keune Krahn and H.C. Erfurth Takes Vows
A quiet and unostentatious wedding was celebrated at the parsonage of the First 
Norwegian Church on Friday when Miss Anna Keune of the city became the wife of 
Henry C. Erfurth of Chicago who lately has moved to the city and is employed at 
the Dry Docks Company. Rev. Preuss was the officiating clergyman and the couple 
was attended by Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Cory. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. F. Keune, 
York St., and the couple received wishes of many friends for their future 
happiness. Immediately after the wedding ceremony the couple departed on the 
6 o'clock train for Milwaukee and will spend part of their honeymoon at Chicago 
before returning to take up their residence in the city on the South Side.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Mar. 18, 1911


HENRY C. ERFURTH

Henry Carl Erfurth, 70 (photo) of 616 North Fourth Street, veteran foreman of 
the Manitowoc Ship Building company, died suddently of a heart attack Sunday 
afternoon, while visiting at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Donald Adams, at Shawano.
He had worked as usual at the shipyards Friday and after work he and Mrs. 
Erfurth drove to Shawano. He was taken ill late that night and was moved to 
the Shawano municipal hospital, where he died Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran church, 
the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Erfuth was born in Chicago in 1879 and when a young man was employed in 
shipyards in south Chicago. When Messrs. Elias Gunnell, Charles West and L.E. 
Geer came to Manitowoc in 1903 to take over the then Burger yards, he 
accompanied them and became a foreman which position he held until his death-46 
years. He was a member of the Foremen's club and the First Lutheran church.
He married Anna L. Kune in this city. She survies with a daughter, Mrs. Doanld 
Adams of Shawano; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Gorensen of Chicago and Mrs. Claire 
Booth of Harbor Springs, Mich.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved 
to the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, July 5, 1949 P. 2
********
[d. at Shawano, WI/bur. 07-06-1949/age 70 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Gust Krahn lot]
********
WEDDED AT PARSONAGE
Miss Anna Keune Krahn and H.C. Erfurth Takes Vows
A quiet and unostentatious wedding was celebrated at the parsonage of the First 
Norwegian Church on Friday when Miss Anna Keune of the city became the wife of 
Henry C. Erfurth of Chicago who lately has moved to the city and is employed at 
the Dry Docks Company. Rev. Preuss was the officiating clergyman and the couple 
was attended by Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Cory. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. F. Keune, 
York St., and the couple received wishes of many friends for their future 
happiness. Immediately after the wedding ceremony the couple departed on the 
6 o'clock train for Milwaukee and will spend part of their honeymoon at Chicago 
before returning to take up their residence in the city on the South Side.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Mar. 18, 1911


ANDREW ERICKSON    (d. 1952)

Andrew Erickson, 86, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Erickson was born in Norway in 1966, and when a boy of 14, came to the 
United States. He later located in Manitowoc and in 1891 married Miss Elizabeth 
Horn. He operated a livery stable on Commercial Street for several years and 
48 years ago moved to a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Mrs. Erickson died 10 years 
ago.
Survivors are Miss Jennie Geraldson who made her home with the Erickson's since 
she was a small girl and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the 
funeral home after Sunday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Aug. 2, 1952 page 2
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[bur. 08-04-1952/age 86 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Alice Stines lot]


BETTY LOU E. ERICKSON    (d. 2007)

Betty Lou Erickson, age 77, of 735 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died on 
Monday evening, Oct. 29, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc, surrounded by her loving family. 
She was born on Sept. 18, 1930, on the family farm near Valders, 
daughter of the late Leonard and Ethel (Torrison) Larson. Betty Lou 
was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1948. On April 21, 
1951, she married Allan Erickson at Gyerpen Church. Betty Lou was 
employed as a lab technician at Northern Labs, Manitowoc, for many 
years until her retirement. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a sister: Dolores Pfeffer in 1981. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at 
First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
the Rev. Steve Solberg, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Betty Lou and Bud enjoyed many years at their cottage in Little Sturgeon 
at Door County, spending time with family, relatives and friends. She was 
a loving wife, a caring and compassionate mother, who was very proud of 
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be sadly 
missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 31, 2007 


CHAS. ERICKSON

Death yesterday in a local hospital of 24-yr. old Carl Erickson of typhus.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905
*********
Carl Erickson, a well known young man of this city, passed away at the Holy 
Family hospital Wednesday noon, aged twenty-three. The cause of his demise was 
typhoid fever. He had been ill for three weeks. The decedent was a native of 
Sweden and together with two brothers, John and Gust, came here four years ago.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1905
*********
SHROUD IN PLACE OF WEDDING SUIT 
Death Forestalls Plans For Marriage of Carl Erickson to Milwaukee Girl. 
Preparations under way for the nuptial celebration which was to make Miss Ella 
Hammond of Milwaukee a happy bride were sadly interrupted by Death in this city 
when it claimed Carl Erickson, the affianced husband whose demise occurred on 
Wednesday of this week the day being exactly two weeks previous to the contemp-
lated marriage date. Miss Hammond was summoned from Milwaukee to the bedside of 
her affianced when it became apparent that he could..(one line missing)…tion was 
the fact that the disease of typhoid which had fastened its ravages upon the 
patient’s frame had so far weakened him that he did not recognize his bride-to-be 
and died without a last word of goodbye. Miss Hammond was prostrated with grief 
and refused to be comforted. 
Carl Erickson was one of three brothers who have been at work in this city for 
some time past in the employ of a local contractor as bridge builders and had 
been in this country but three years. He came to America at the solicitation of 
his brothers and wooed and won the girl who was to be his wife while at Milwaukee. 
Plans for the marriage had all been completed, a home partially furnished and all 
was in readiness for the nuptials, when Death stepped in and cruelly dispelled the 
promise of happiness. Miss Hammond was in the city to attend the burial and remains 
until Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 26, 1905  P. 1
*******
Charles Erickson
birth: 28 September 1880 Sweden
death: 23 August 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Erick Person
mother: Kages
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 
*******
[cause: typhoid fever]


ELIZABETH ERICKSON

Mrs. Andrew Erickson, 75, nee Elizabeth Horn?, of route 4, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday morning at the farm home following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. The Rev. Noah Bess of the St. Paul Methodist church 
officiating. Burial wil be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Erickson was born in this city in 1866 and 53 years ago was married to 
Mr. Erickson. They located here for a time, moved to Marquette about 34 years 
ago which was where Mr. Erickson was engaged in the livery? business. Later 
they moved to the farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
The widower is the only survivors.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 8, 1942   P. 2 
********
[d. 06-07-1942/age 75 yrs./cause: apoplexy/wife of Andre Erickson/
bur. on Mrs. Alice Stine lot]


ERICH ERICKSON

ERIC ERICKSON, PIONEER OF THE LAKES, 
SAILS ON LAST LONG VOYAGE WITH DEATH AS HIS PILOT 
Eric Erickson, pioneer of the lakes and for years sailing on salt water, 
has embarked upon his last long voyage, with Death as his pilot. Mr. 
Erickson died at his home, 616 North Fourth street, last night after an 
illness that dated back several months. Death was due to a complication 
of diseases. 
Mr. Erickson was a native of Norway, born at Kragero, Feb. 3, 1837. He 
came to America 35 years ago, locating in this city upon his arrival and 
he had since resided here. Mr. Erickson has followed the ocean and lakes 
practically all his life, up to a few years ago. Decedent was the father 
of Rev. Peter Erickson of Edgar, Wis., and is also survived by a widow. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from St. Paul's Norwegian 
Lutheran church. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 5 
********
[Erick Erickson/bur. 18 May 1915/cause: acute infection/
bur. on Andrew Engelbretsen lot]
********
(No. 26. 1st publication May 3, 1916.)
Petition for Final Settlement
IN PROBATE, MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Erich Ericksen (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Peter A. Ericksen of the estate 
of said deceased for the adjustment and allowance of his administration 
account (and the assignment of the residue of said estate to such other 
persons as are by law entitled in the same):
It is ordered, that said account be examined, adjusted and allowed at a 
special term of said court to be held at the office of the county judge 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the sixth day of 
June, A.D., 1916.
It is further ordered, that upon the adjustment and allowance of such 
account b ythis (sic) court as aforesaid the residue of said estate be 
by the further order and judgement ofthis (sic) court, assigned to such 
persons as are by law entitled to the same. 
It is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of examination 
and allowance of such account, and of the assignment of the residue of 
said estate, be given to all persons interested, by publication of this 
order for three successive weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc 
Daily Herald, a daily newspaper printed and published at the city of 
Manitowoc and state of Wiscosin (sic).
Dated May 3, 1916.
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Markham & Markham, attorneys.
Manitowoc, Wis.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 3, 1916 P.3


ERNEST KENNETH ERICKSON

Ernest Kenneth Erickson
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	Ernest Kenneth Erickson
Race	White
Age	41
Birth Date	10 Aug 1900
Birth Place	Reedsville, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Registration Date	16 Feb 1942
Registration Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Employer	Aluminum Goods Mfg Co
Height	5'' 11"
Weight	155
Complexion	Light
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Next of Kin	Clarence Hanson
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
Ernest Erickson
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Ernest Erickson
Social Security Number	392-03-6962
Birth Date	10 Aug 1900
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	54220, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Death Date	Dec 1987
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
Ernest Kenneth Erickson
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Ernest Kenneth Erickson
Death Date	29 Dec 1987
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


FREDRIKKA G. ERICKSON

Mrs. Eureka (sic) Erickson, 86, died at the home of her son Prof. Hans Erickson 
at Milwaukee Sunday morning. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age. 
The body will arrive here tomorrow morning over the Chicago & Northwestern will 
be taken to the St. Paul’s Lutheran church, corner North Tenth and St. Clair 
street where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. 
O. K. Espeseth officiating at the services. Burial will be at Evergreen. 
Prof. Hans Erickson is the only surviving member of the family, the husband having 
preceded Mrs. Erickson in death some years ago while the family its home here (sic) 
Mrs. Erickson was born in Norway and came to this country in youth and the family 
made its home in this city for many years.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 31, 1921  P. 4
********
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Erickson and daughters Florence and Sielda, returned to Milwaukee 
after attending the funeral of Mrs. E. Erickson, mother of Mr. Erickson.
********
[bur. 11-01-1921/age 84 yrs/cause: senile debility/bur. on L Hanson lot]
********
(From 1880 Manitowoc census: Friedericke Erickson age 43; son Hans age 13) 


GORDON ERICKSON

Gordon Erickson Dies In South Dakota, Burial Here 
Word has been received here today of the death at Huron, South Dakota, of 
Gordon Erickson, son of Mrs. Thomas Erickson, who was formerly Miss Meta 
Schurr of Manitowoc. The family left here for the Dakotas many years ago. 
The remains will arrive here on the North Western Limited train at 10:25 
p.m. today and will be taken to the Frazier mortuary. Burial will be from 
there on Thursday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1933  P. 2
********
Funeral services for the late Gordon Erickson, former resident here who died 
at Huron, S.D., took place yesterday from the Frazier Mortuary. The deceased 
will be remembered by many of the earlier citizens as an employee of the old 
Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western Road. Mrs. Thomas Erickson and Mrs. Gordon 
Erickson returned to Huron and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Doherty to Deadwood, S.D. 
after being here for the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., June 2, 1933 page 22
********
[Gordon W./bur. 06-01-1933/died at Huron, SD/age 47 yrs/cause: heart failure/
bur. on Leonard Schurr lot] 


GILBRAND ERICKSON

An old man named Erickson died in this city on Sunday last.  He was 80 years of 
age at the time of his death and he and his wife have been paupers for the past 
25 years, receiving from the city the sum of $30 per month. His wife has been 
bedridden for 30 years, yet suvies (sic) her husband.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 19, 1888 P. 3
*********
[age 80 yrs./cause: old age]
*********
(1880 Manitowoc City wards 2 and 4 census:
Gulbran Ericksen age 77; Mary Ericksen age 56)
********
(Manitowoc County death index: 1888 Jan 14  ERICKSEN  Gulbron  v.3 p.266)


INGEBORG ERICKSON

BRING BODY OF MRS. ERICKSON FROM CORNELL 
Messages received here from Cornell Wis., announce the death there of Mrs. 
Ingeborg Erickson, until a few months ago a resident of this city and a 
pioneer settler here. The body of Mrs. Erickson will be brought here for 
burial, the funeral being held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at St. Paul’s 
Lutheran church, Rev. Espeseth officiating. 
Mrs. Erickson’s death was hastened by the demise of her son, Rev. Peter 
Erickson, who passed away last winter during the flu epidemic. Mrs. Erickson 
was born in Norway, Dec. 9, 1939, being 81 years of age at her death. She 
came to Manitowoc forty-two years ago. 
The death of Mr. Erickson occurred five years ago and Mrs. Erickson is 
survived by only her two sisters, Mrs. I. Nelson, this city and Mrs. Lena 
Hansen of Norway. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 29, 1920  P. 1 
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[cause: apoplexy/bur. on Andrew Engelbertsen lot]


ISAAC ERICKSON

78-yr. old Isaac Erickson died Sat. in the local mental facility and was 
buried Sun. afternoon from the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903
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John Erickson
birth: 1827
death: 15 May 1903 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: Isaac had a son named John, they may have confused the two?
Dates match Isaac)
*******
[cause: old age]
*******
ADJUDGED INSANE
Aged Finlander Sent To the County Asylum
Isaac Erickson, a laborer residing on South Eighteenth street was 
adjudged insane at the County court today and committed to the County 
Asylum. Erickson is a native of Finland and is about seventy six years 
of age. His wife died April 14, 1900 and since then his health has not 
been the best. Seven or eight years ago he was sent to the Oshkosh 
asylum for treatment and remained there one year. He had fantasies at 
that time that someone desired to poison him. At one time he attempted 
to drown himself. His present delusions seem to have various phazes and 
it is seldom that he has a lucid interval. The old man seems to live in 
constant fear of someone who he is afraid will injure him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
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STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Isaac Erickson, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry Mulholland, of the city of Manitowoc 
in said county, representing among other things that Isaac Erickson, an inhabitant 
of said county, on the 15th day of May, A.D. 1903, at said city of Manitowoc, died 
intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the 
general guardian of May Oleson, the sole heir of said deceased, and praying that 
administration of said estate be to him, Henry Mulholland granted.
It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to 
be held on Tuesday, the 23rd day of June, A.D., 1903, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the 
office of the County, judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc 
city in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 25th day of May A.D., 1903.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
A.L. Hougen, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 28, 1903 P. 8


JAMES A. ERICKSON 

Jim Erickson, 63 son of the late John & Marion Erickson passed away 
June, 2017 at his home in Clute, TX.
He is survived by his companion Diane, his sisters Margaret (John) Nagel, 
Barbara Erickson (Louis Fossum), Carol (Dan) Penterman, Anne Erickson 
& his brother Paul Erickson.
Preceded in death by his sister Mary Kaye, his brother Curt, his brother- in 
law Ron Jorsch & sister-in-law Jenny Erickson.Jim loved the Green Bay 
Packers, his fish and enjoyed going to aquariums.
Jim was so loved by his family.
A private funeral will be held.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., July 2, 2017


JEAN M. ERICKSON    (d. 1992)

Jean M. Erickson, age 64, of 1216 Washington St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, 
Tuesday morning, July 14, 1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian of (sic) Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Prusokowski O.F.M., 
with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
She was born on August 1, 1927, in Alaska, Wis., daughter of the late Earl and 
Marie Crabb Schneider. She married Kenneth Erickson on September 21, 1947, at 
the St. Luke's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. She was a graduate of the Algoma 
High School and was involved in the tavern business, in the Manitowoc area, with 
her husband for many years. The last 10 years she operated the Red Garter Lounge 
in Manitowoc, and was also actively involved with the Kenny's Athletic Klub, and 
the World War II Submarine Veterans Wives Organization.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Erickson of Manitowoc; three sons and two 
daughters-in-law, Gary and Judith Erickson of Two Rivers, Greg and Paula Erickson 
of Two Rivers, and Jeff Erickson and friend Jill, of Manitowoc; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Carol and William Daley of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Stacey, 
Eric, Matthew, Amy, Samantha, and Greg, Jr. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, LaVerne 
Schneider, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Nellie Erickson.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Thursday evening, from 4-9 p.m., 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1992 P. A2
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[cremains]


JENS ERICKSON

A sailor named James (sic) Erickson, a resident in this city, was drowned off 
the schooner Blake while lying in Racine harbor. Erickson was mate on the Schr. 
Jesse Phillips for a number of years. He leaves a wife and one child.
It is thought Erickson fell into the water while in a fit as he made no effort 
to help himself although a good swimmer. The body was sent to his relatives.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 4, 1879  P. 3
*******
DROWNED
Racine - Aug. 31
Saturday afternoon as a sailor named James Erikson was setting up the headgear 
on the schooner, Blake, lying near the life boat station, he was suddenly seen to fall 
into the river. Several men immediately rushed to the spot as soon as possible to 
secure the unfortunate man but they were too late as he had sank to the bottom. 
About twenty minutes after the body was recovered and taken into the life boat 
station and everything done that was possible to restore life, but it was of no avail. 
An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental drowning rendered. Erickson was 
a man about 48 years of age and resided at Manitowoc. He leaves a wife and one 
child. It is thought the cause of his falling into the water was from having a fit as he 
was a good swimmer and never made a move to help himself when he struck the 
water. He has relatives here who took charge of the  remains and forwarded them 
to Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Sept. 4, 1879
*****
Jens Eriksen, b 1831 Norway, 
drowned 30 Aug 1879 bur St Pauls. 
Sailor, Kragere; Manitowoc from c1872. 
Charter member of St Pauls 1873. 
m Fredrikke Gurine, daughter of Thomas Hansen and Marit Guttormsdatter, 
b 29 Sept 1837 Krageo, d 30 Oct 1921 Milwaukee bur St Pauls. 
Immigrated 1872. Manitowoc 1880-1910. 
Children: 
Hans Thomas Hansen, b 15 Nov 1867 Stilnrestangen in Krageo; 
Johanne Erikka b 12 Dec 1873 bp St Pauls, d 16 Aug 1874.
"Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents 
of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in 
Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 101
********
[bur. 09-02-1879]


JOHANNE ERIKKA ERICKSON

Johanne Erikka b 12 Dec 1873 bp St Pauls, d 16 Aug 1874.
(from her father Jens Erickson's bio by Bjerke)


JOHANNE MARIE ERICKSON

*Note: The following is her husband's bio:
Bertel Christian Eriksen, 
son of Erik Torkildsen and Margrethe Pedersdatter, 
b 23 June 1812 Kragere, d 26 Aug 1883 bur St Pauls. 
Sailor, carpenter, Kragem. 
Immigrated 1853; declaration of intent 1855. 
Ship carpenter, Manitowoc 1870; Manitowoc Town 1880. 
m 11 Sept 1835 Kragem to Johanne Marie, 
daughter of Svend Nicolaisen, 
b c1812 Smedsbugt in Sannidal, d 2 Jan 1887 bur St Pauls.
Immigrated 1854. 
Children: 
Magrethe Sophie b 25 Aug 1837, m *Simen Gundersen; 
Berthe Marie b 11 Aug 1840, m *Gulbrand I. Gilbert; 
Erikka Lovise b 11 June 1848, m *Gunder Torrison; 
Thora Christiane b 10 June 1852, d 24 Jan 1882.
"Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents 
of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in 
Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 26


JOHN VICTOR ERICKSON    (d. 1898)

IN DEATH'S EMBRACE.
John Victor Erickson Passes Away After An Illness of Many Months.
CONSUMPTION CAUSES DEATH
Deceased Was A prominent Citizen of This City and Was at one Time 
Alderman From the Seventh Ward.
John V. Erickson, well and favorably known resident of this city, died 
at his home on Eighteenth street last night. He had been a sufferer for 
many weary months and for nearly a year had been confined to his bed. 
Consumption, that dread scourge of humanity, had set its mark upon him 
and day by day, slowly and insidiously undermined his vitality until 
death came to end the struggle.
The deceased was born in Norway fourty-three years ago, and came with 
his parents to America when but seven years of age. Most of his life has 
been spent in this county, he having taught school for several years at 
Branch, Four Corners and Reedsville. For the past nine years, until he 
was compelled to take to his bed, he was employed as shipping clerk at 
the Manitowoc Seating company's works. He took a keen interest in public 
affairs and for several years represented the Seventh ward in the city 
council. He was a man who won friends easily and kept them and was held 
in high esteem by all who injoyed (sic) his acquaintance.
The funeral services will be held at the home of his parents, where he 
had always lived, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, November 10, 1898 P. 1
********
A petition for final settlement was filed in the estate of Henry Hempke 
and Theresa Bauman in Judge Anderson's court yesterday. K.G. Nyhagen was 
appointed administrator in the estate of John V. Erickson, and bonds 
required in the sum of $800.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 18, 1899 P. 4
********
John Erickson
birth: 29 January 1856 Norway
death: 9 November 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1898 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Isaac Erickson
mother: Catharina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: tuberculosis]


KAREN LEE ERICKSON

Karen Lee, infant daughter of Mr. and Ms. Howard Erickson of 2611A Marshall 
street, died today at the Holy Family hospital. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier mortuary 
chapel, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1947  P. 2 
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[bur. on Mrs. Agnes Schwantz lot]


KATHARINE ERICKSON

Death here Sat. of 70-yr. old Mrs. J. Erickson of general exhaustion. She is
survived by her husband and a mentally ill daughter. The funeral was Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900
(Note: This says Mrs. J. but I think the newspaper was in error.)
*******
[Catharine/age 78 yrs./cause: bronchitis/from computer printout]
*******
Administrator's Sale.
IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Katherine Erickson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license, 
made in said matter, on the 18th day of June, A.D. 1901, by the county court of 
said county, the undersigned Henry Mullholland as administrator of the estate 
of Katherine Erickson deceased, will, on Tuesday, the 23rd day of July, A.D. 1901, 
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the county judge, in 
the city of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for sale, at public vendue the 
following described lands, to-wit: One undivided half interest in lots number 
seven (7) and ten (10) in block one hundred ninety-three (193) in the city of 
Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc and sate of Wisconsin, according to the recorded 
plat of said city.
The terms of sale 25 per cent, cash, balance on 3 years time with good security, 
or all cash at option of purchaser.
Henry Mullholland, Administrator.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 19th day of June A.D. 1901.
Onstad & Hougen, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 27, 1901 P. 3


KENNETH T. ERICKSON

Kenneth T. "Kenny" Erickson, age 86, longtime Manitowoc resident, died 
Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, 2010, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center.
Kenny was born on March 8, 1924, in Minneapolis, to the late Ernest and Nellie 
(Devine) Erickson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with the 
class of 1942. In 1943, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and later graduated from 
the Naval training school in Ames, Iowa, and was assigned to submarine training 
school. Kenny served as an electrician during World War II aboard several 
submarines including the USS Gurnard, USS Raton and USS Tuna. Upon discharge 
from military service in 1946, Kenny worked at Mirro and was involved in the 
tavern business in the Manitowoc area with his wife, the former Jean Schneider, 
who he married on Sept. 21, 1947.
Throughout the years, Kenny owned and operated several area taverns which included 
Simmets, Westfield Bar and Arts Bar-which later became Kenny's Bar. Jean and Kenny 
also ran the Red Garter Lounge for several years. In July 1965, Kenny along with 
some friends, formed Westfield Athletic Klub, which later became Kenny's Athletic 
Klub-named after him. The Kenny's Klub as since sponsored an annual softball 
tournament which is still running today, better know as the Kenny's Tournament.
After retirement, Kenny enjoyed much of his time fishing at his cottage in Door 
County. Because both of his parents were deaf, he became an active member of the 
deaf community, helping others translate. He was a member of International 
Brotherhood of Electicral Workers Union for 55 years; he was a member of the WWII 
Submarine Veterans, AMVETS Legion Post No. 99 of Manitowoc and Post No. 239 of 
Algoma for many years; and also was a member of the Elks and Eagles Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.), and several nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and many friends also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death 
by his wife, Jean, on July 14, 1992; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl 
and Marie Schneider.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dan 
Felton, with burial of his cremated remains to take place at a later date in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
after 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, until the time of mass at 11 a.m. There will 
be no Sunday evening visitation.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Erickson 
family with funeral arrangements.
The Erickson family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Manitowoc 
Health & Rehabilitation Center, especially those on the New Horizons and Reflection 
Units for the compassionate care extended to our Dad.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 1, 2011


KNUD ERICKSON    (d. 1916)

DEATH TAKES K. ERICKSON, OLD RESIDENT 
Ship Carpenter And Sailor Victim of Pneumonia Today.
Knut (sic) Erickson, an old resident of the county, who for years followed the 
lakes as a sailor and ____ was employed as a -___ died at his home…
(Remainder is underinked and unreadable.) 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 5, 1916  P. 3
*******
The funeral of the late K. Erickson will be held from the late home at 1 o’clock 
Sunday afternoon and at 2 o’clock from the Norwegian Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 6, 1916  P.8 
*******
Knut Erickson(sic), aged 67 years, died Wednesday morning of last week at his 
home in the Town of Manitowoc. A wife, two daughters, one in Norway and Mrs. 
Hugo Vogel of this city and one son survive. The funeral was held Sunday 
afternoon from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 13, 1916
*******
[bur. 04-09-1916/cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on Mrs C Espen lot]


MARION ERICKSON

Marion E. Erickson, age 90, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died peacefully Friday evening, October 28, 2011 with her 
granddaughter Jean at her side.
She was born on June 23, 1921 in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Curtis & Regina 
(Rooney) Allen. Marion was a graduate of Kewaunee High School, where she was a 
cheerleader and played flute. On July 5, 1941 she married her husband of 66 
years, John A Erickson. Together they were the kind, loving, devoted parents of 
eight children. Marion was a devote Catholic and member of St. Andrew Catholic 
Chruch where she sang in the choir and played her flute. She was a member of the 
Lions Club and Daughters of Isabella and Holy Family Charismatic prayer chain.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law; a son-in-law; two sons and a 
daughter-in-law; fourteen grandchildren (private); seventeen great-grandchildren. 
Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by her husband, John Erickson; a son, Curt Erickson; a daughter Mary 
Kaye Stiles; two sisters: Edith & Carol; and a brother, Pat.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation will take place at a later date 
at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitwooc.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on 
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Marion was an unselfish, loving wife, mother and grandparent. She will be deeply 
missed by those who knew and loved her.
Herald Times Reporter


MARIT ERICKSON

*Note: The following is her husband's bio:
Gulbrand Eriksen, 
b c1807 Norway, d 14 or 15 Jan 1888 Manitowoc. 
Immigrated 1851, declaration of intent 1852. 
Two Rivers Town 1855, Manitowoc 1860-. 
m Marit Tostensdatter, 
b el825 Norway, d 3 July 1891 bur Manitowoc. 
Children: 
Ingeborg b el848; 
Erik b el852 Wisconsin, d June 1859 "drowned while bathing"; 
Thorsten b 14 May 1856 Two Rivers bp Manitowoc; 
Erik b 20 June 1859 bp Manitowoc.
"Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents 
of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in 
Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 61


MATE ERICKSON

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Frazier mortuary chapel for 
Mrs. Thomas Erickson, 82, former resident here, who died this week at Huron, 
South Dakota. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Erickson, nee Meta (sic) Schurr, was born here in 1863. Survivors are a 
sister, Mrs. W. J. Doherty of Wilmington, Calif., and a son-in-law, John Brant 
of Huron. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1946  P. 2
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[Mrs. Thomas/d. 01-11-1946 at Huron, SD/age 81 yrs./bur. on Leonard Schurr lot]


MATTHEW SCOTT ERICKSON

Matthew Scott Erickson, age 7, of 770 E. Albert Drive, Manitowoc, 
entered eternal life late on Monday evening, June 11, 2007, at the 
family residence. 
Matthew was born on July 31, 1999, in Manitowoc. He is the son of 
(private). Matthew attended Stangel Elementary School, where he was 
in the second grade. He was a member of the Cub Scouts Pack 3939, 
loved art, enjoyed fishing and watching the military channel on 
television. 
He is survived by his parents: Mark and Angela Erickson; maternal 
grandparents: Wayne and Barbara Kiel, Manitowoc; paternal grandparents: 
Gary and Anita Erickson, Two Rivers; maternal great-grandfather: Bill 
Kimball, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, a special cousin: Annie Cry, 
Manitowoc; along with other relatives and friends surviving.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother: Lucille 
Kimball. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007, 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton, with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
on Thursday, June 14, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m. A prayer service to be 
held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer, with a memorial video 
tribute to follow. 
The visitation will continue on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi on 
Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. 
There will be a memorial gathering for students and families from 
12:30 to 2 p.m. on Friday at Stangel Elementary School, 1002 E. 
Cedar Ave., Manitowoc, for those who wish to attend. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th 
and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 2007 


NELLIE ERICKSON

Mrs. Ernest K. Erickson, 87, of 1029 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Silent services will be conducted by Rev. Henry Coral, of Madison and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Erickson, nee Nellie Devine, was born Aug. 26, 1884, at Aberdeen, South 
Dakota. She was married to Ernest K. Erickson in Sept. of 1923 at Minneapolis. 
They resided in Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a son, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. 
Thirteen sisters and a brother preceded her in death. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth St. entrance, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971
********
[d. 12-26-1971/age 87 yrs./wife of Ernest K. Erickson]


PETER A. ERICKSON, REV.

ROBERT TOEPEL, REV. P. ERICKSON, VICTIMS OF FLU
Pastor Stricken While in Hospital at Rochester, Minn.
News of the death of the Rev. Peter Erickson, former Mantiowoc resident, who has 
been at Cornell, Wis., came as a shock to friends. The body of the Rev. Erickson 
was brought here Sunday for burial, funeral services being held this afternoon at 
the William Frazier undertaking parlors.
The death of Rev. Erickson occurred at Rochester, Minn., where he had been in a 
hospital receiving treatment, and death was due to influenza. He had been in poor 
health since last July and had been at Rochester for some time. Hopes were 
entertained for his complete restoration to health when the influenza attacked him 
and brought death.
Born in Norway 46 years ago, he came to Manitowoc as a boy of nine with his parents. 
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, attended and graduated from the North Side high school and 
later studied telegraphy which he was faced to abandon because of his eyes. He was 
for years caretaker of the Second Ward school and later took up study for the 
ministry and was ortained, being assigned to the Cornell church last Easter. He was 
married in 1915 to Miss Alida Van Sas, of Milwaukee, who survives him. An aged 
mother also survives.
Mr. Erickson had always taken an active part in church work while here and was a 
conscienious and hard worker and had won the admiration of a host of friends who 
sincerely mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 9, 1920 P. 1
*******
[cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Andrew Engelbretsen lot]


TOM ERICKSON

W.J. Dougherty, who was here to attend the funeral of Thomas Erickson, returned 
to Deadwood, South Dakota.
Manitowoc Herald News, Aug. 14, 1925 page 3


VICTORIA ERICKSON

Mrs. Victoria A. Erickson, of 706 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, June 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks 
will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Erickson, nee Victoria A. Wilda, was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Adolph and Emma Hill Wilda.  She attended the Manitowoc Public School 
System and moved to Chicago where she spent most of her life.  Mrs. Erickson 
was employed at Sears Roebuck Company in Chicago as head cashier in one of 
their stores, moving back to Manitowoc in 1960.
Survivors include two brothers and four sisters-in-law; Kenneth L. and Dorothy 
Wilda, Ervin and Catherine Wilda of Manitowoc, Mrs. Monica Wilda of Phoenix, 
Ariz. and Mrs. Veronica Wilda of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews.  She was 
preceded in death by a sister, Mathilda and two brothers, Ray and Louis.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this 
Sunday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, Sunday June 5, 1983
**********
[d. 3 June 1983/age 83 yrs/daughter of Adolph and Emma Hill Wilda/bur. on Adolph Wilda lot]
(b. 14 Feb. 1900/d. June 1983/SSDI)


SARAH ERICSON

SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.
Mrs. Sarah Erickson(sic), residing in the Town of Rapids, committed 
suicide by drowning on Thursday of last week. She was laboring under 
a fit of temporary insanity, the result of a chronic disease taking 
an acute form and while in this condition she left her home and went 
to the river, a distance of one and one-half miles, and then drowned 
herself. 
She was observed going toward the stream, and not reappearing, a search 
was instituted. The first traces found were a pair of shoes and an apron 
lying on the bank of the river. The corpse was soon after discovered, 
lying in 18 inches of water. The deceased lady was well known to numerous 
of our citizens, having formed a large circle of acquaintances during her 
residence of 20 years in our County, and none who came in contact with 
her could fail in expressing the opinion that she was a good Christian 
woman. She leave a family consisting of two sons and two daughters to 
mourn her sudden and awful death; and not these alone, are the mourners, 
but all who knew the old lady will feel her loss. The deceased was 57 
years of age. We got the above facts from Doctor Balcom, and are given 
as they appear in the records of the Coroner's Jury.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, September 29, 1870  pg. 1
*********
(From 1870 Manitowoc Rapids census:
John Erikson age 57; Sarah Erikson 56; Magnese male 31;
Mary 22; Margret 16


MR. ERIKSON

An old man named Erickson, a resident of the Second Ward, died quite
suddenly on Sunday evening last. He was engaged in reading at the time.
Heart disease is said to be the cause.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 30, 1883
********
The only men anywhere near this age with this name (Ericksen/Erickson) on the 
1880 census for Manitowoc 2nd/4th ward is:
Gulbran Ericksen age 77 with his wife Mary Ericksen age 56.
In the Manitowoc 1st/3rd wards is:
Isak Erickson age 65 with his wife Catharine age 67


ANNA ERLER

Mrs. Nick Erler, 73, nee Anna Drews, of Mishicot, died Sunday at her home. 
She was born in Mishicot in 1875 and in 1896 was married to Mr. Erler. 
Surviving are the husband and a brother, Henry Drews of Reedsburg.
Funeral rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel 
Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 2 o’clock at the St. John Lutheran 
church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 6, 1948   P. 2 
*******
[d. 12-05-1948/age 73 yrs./bur. on Nick Erler lot]


NICK ERLER

Funeral services for Nic Eller(sic), 93, longtime Mishicot resident and who 
had resided the past 10 years with a niece, Mrs. Luella Nelson at 604 
Woodlawn Dr., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. A. L. Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Eller was born Dec. 9, 1874, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. John Eller. He married the former Anna Drews on the Eller farm 
home more than 70 years ago. She died in 1948.
After discontinuing farming on the homestead farm, he was employed for 25 
years at the hardware store of Stelzer and Schmidt at Mishicot and later 
until his retirement, worked at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. He was 
a longtime member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at Two Rivers. 
Besides Mrs. Nelson, he leaves a number of nieces and nephews as survivors. 
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1968  P. T7


JOSEPH ERTMAN

Joseph Ertman, 74, of 1028 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Assembly Church of 
God, Manitowoc. The Rev. V.N. Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ertman was born March 19, 1896, in Germany, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Ertman. He came to the United States, settling at Rollins, Mo., and 
then moving to Wisconsin in 1920. He married Mary Gordon in September, 1922, 
at Manitowoc. They lived at Plymouth and farmed at Kingsbridge. The couple 
moved to Manitowoc, where he had been employed by Cherney Construction Co. 
prior to his retirement in 1965, he had been employed by Manitowoc 
Engineering co. for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, a son, three daughters, four brothers, Stanley 
and Narcy of Two Rivers, John of Missouri and Paul of Wyoming, two sisters, 
Miss Ann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Kronzer of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren 
and a great grandchild. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 30, 1970


MARY R. ERTMAN

Mrs. Joseph (Mary R.) Ertman, 82, of 1028 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. 
Monday in Calvary Assembly of God Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Marvel D. Juve will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ertman, nee Mary Gordon, was born June 28, 1895 in the Town of Kossuth, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late David and Minnie Schultz Gordon. She 
attended local schools at Kingsbridge and Cooperstown. Following her marriage 
to Joseph Ertman in September of 1922 in Manitowoc, they resided at Plymouth, 
later returning to the homestead farm at Kingsbridge and moving to Manitowoc in 
1947. Mr. Ertman preceded her in death June 29, 1970.
Survivors include a son, Clarence of Sheboygan Falls; three daughters, Josephine 
Ertman of Manitowoc, Marie Sweetman of Two Rivers and Irene Rohl of Whitelaw; a 
sister, Mrs. Alice Qualman of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Sunday and in the church from noon Monday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 21, 1978 page 3
*******
[widow of Joseph Ertman]


AGNES H. ERTZ

Mrs. Agnes Hansen Ertz, wife of Captain Hans Ertz, USN, this morning at San 
Francisco, Calif., where her husband is now stationed. 
Messages to her brothers and sister in Manitowoc said plans for funeral rites 
had not been completed. 
Mrs. Ertz, daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. H. L. Hansen, pioneer Manitowoc 
residents, was born in this city and attended the Manitowoc schools. She was 
graduated from the Stout Institute in 1912, and was a home economics teacher 
in the Two Rivers schools for two years. In 1914 she was married to Captain Ertz, 
then in the United States Navy, and they resided at various times in Annapolis, 
Washington, Panama, Samoa and other bases. 
They later returned to Manitowoc and when Captain Ertz re-entered the Navy in 
the present war moved to the west coast.
Survivors are the husband; a daughter, Ensign Ruth Ertz, in San Francisco; two 
sisters, Mrs. Arthur Pitz of this city and Mrs. S. R. Cunningham of Oklahoma 
City, Okla; five brothers, Elton, Marcus, and Arthur of this city, Burton of Two 
Rivers, and Edward of Oklahoma City. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1945  P. 2 
*******
[Agnes Hansen Ertz/d. 01-06-1945 at San Francisco, CA/place
of death: Quarters Yerba Buena Island/age 54 yrs./cause: inavation/
cremains on C.C. Ertz lot/moved from B-17-6 on 10-31-1978]


BRUNO ERTZ

Bruno Ertz, 83, Artist Born in Manitowoc, Dies 
Bruno Ertz, who had attained world fame for the lifelike reproduction of birds 
and butterflies, died Wednesday night at Elgin, Ill. The native of this city 
was 83. 
Ertz, who was born March 1, 1873, achieved first place as an artist in his class 
without ever having taken a lesson. His water colors hang in famous galleries and 
stand in private libraries all over the world, and yet he had never even seen 
another artist dip brush in water colors to paint a picture. 
The artist who long had been recognized as the foremost painter of birds, butterflies 
and bees in the world was entirely self-taught. He restricted his art to these 
subjects through coincidence. One Christmas morning a long time ago he received a 
box of paints. He was eager to make a picture that very day, and decided his subject 
would be the golden canary singing in the sunny window of his home. 
True to Nature 
His pictures were hung in homes of art connoisseurs in this country as well as 
England and the continent. It was the artist’s determination to put “life” into 
his subjects that set him apart from other painters. His desire to make them true 
to nature in every minute detail soon drew the attention of art lovers.
Instead of sending his pictures to an art school for criticism the young artist 
submitted them to the Smithsonian Institute, F. H. Crittendon, of the institute 
…(two lines underinked and unreadable)…work and have shown it to members of the 
divisional force. We all think the …(several lines underinked and unreadable)… 
Services Saturday 
That ________ and the 29 year old artist held steadfastly to his chosen, ________
-continuing to paint butterflies, moths, birds, and ___________ that almost lived…
(The remainder of the obituary is underinked and unreadable.) 
********
Funeral services for Bruno Ertz, 83, world renowned artist who died Wednesday 
at Elgin, Ill., were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz officiated and burial was in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Pallbearers were (names omitted) . 
Mrs. Betz, who preceded him in death, was the former Rose Stupecky of Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1956  P. 15 
********
A FINE DISPLAY.
Occupying a portion of the north wall in J.A. Rummele's jewelry store 
on south Eighth street is a display of water color paintings which 
cannot fail to attract the attention of visitors. The pictures were 
put in place yesterday, and to-day (sic) have been the admiration of 
all who saw them. The pictures are all studies in still life and show 
an accuracy of detail, and artistic conception that marks the painter 
as an artist of more than ordinary talent. The highest ideal of the 
painter-close imitation of nature-has evidently been the aim here, and 
no observer can fail to be impressed with the success of the effort. 
It should be a source of pride to every citizen of the city that this 
work is all from the brush of a talented young Manitowoc artist, Mr. B. 
Ertz. A visit to Mr. Ertz's studio in the armory building will well 
repay any lover of the beautiful in the line of protrait work. He has 
on exhibition there several beautiful specimens of portrait painting, 
porcelain work, water colors, et. One or two are study pieces, types 
of character as shown in the study of the head. One in particular, "An 
Old Country Schoolmaster" has been exhibited in the leading galleries 
throughout the county and received honorable mention.
Mr. Ertz has been for the past ten years engaged in this line of work, 
most of the time in Detroit. He is now located permanently in this city 
and should receive liberal support. He has painted a number of protraits 
for the leading families of the city and has given the best of satisfaction. 
He also gives instructions to a small class of students who are anxious 
to acquire proficiency in the use of the brush and palette. The pictures 
on display at Rummele's can be bought at very reasonable prices and 
should find a ready sale among those of our citizens who love to beautify 
their home with the works of art.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 28, 1898 P. 1
********
From Google Books:
American Art Directory, Volume 14 by American Federation of Arts, 1918, Page 480 

ERTZ, BRUNO, 499 40th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
P.-Born Manitowoc, Wis., March 1, 1873. Paints birds and insects.
********
[d. 06-20-1956 at Elgin, IL/age 83 yrs./cause: acute coronary occlusion/
bur. on Mary Shuber lot]


CARL KEMPER ERTZ    (d. 1920)

Carl Kemper Ertz
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Carl Kemper Ertz
Birth Date 22 Nov 1920
Birth County  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Carl Kemper Ertz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Carl Kemper Ertz
Death Date  3 Dec 1920
Death County  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
Carl Kemper Haus Ertz
Death • U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969
Name	Carl Kemper Haus Ertz
Record Type	Burial
Death Date	3 Dec 1920
Burial Date	4 Dec 1920
Church Name	St Paul
Church Location	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
"U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969"
*****
[bur 12-04-1920/cause: congenital heart defect/
bur on C.C. Ertz lot]


CARL ERTZ    (d. 1922)

FORMER CITY ENGINEER C.C. ERTZ DIES 
Pioneer Resident of City Passes at the Age of 83 
Carl C. Ertz, former city engineer and for years county surveyor of Manitowoc 
county, died at his home on South Sixteenth street last night, aged 83 years. 
Mr. Ertz had been ill for some months and had been confined to his bed for 
several weeks, but retained his faculties to the end. During the past week his 
condition had held no promise of recovery. 
Funeral services will be held from the late home Monday afternoon, with burial 
at Evergreen. 
Was Widely Known 
Mr. Ertz was one of the most widely known men of the city. Up to a few months 
ago he was actively engaged in the real estate and insurance business, having 
offices in the Odd Fellows block, being associated in late years with Albert 
Engels under the firm name of Ertz & Enges. He established the business after 
retiring from work as an engineer which he had followed here for more than 
thirty-five years. He served as city engineer in earlier days and was continuous 
in office as county surveyor covering a long period of time.
Native of Germany 
Born at Trier, Germany, May 22, 1939, Mr. Ertz received his early education there, 
studying as an engineer, and came to America in 1872, locating at St. Louis where 
he remained until 1877 when he removed to this city and has since resided here. 
Mr. Ertz was married to Ida Kemper in this city, it being recalled on the occasion 
of a recent anniversary celebration of the couple that Mr. Ertz made the trip from 
Fond du Lac at that time by team, encountering a terrible storm. 
Mr. Ertz is survived by his wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, 
Bruno Ertz, Lieut. Hans Ertz and Misses Johanna and Vera Ertz. All with the 
exception of Lieut. Hans Ertz were at the bedside of Mr. Ertz when the end came. 
Lieut. Ertz is in the United States navy and was recently assigned to duty at Samoa 
and will be unable to be here for the funeral.
The passing of Mr. Ertz will be keenly felt by a large circle of friends, particularly 
among older residents of the city, who knew him as a man of high character and a good 
citizen. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 16, 1922  P. 1 
********
[Carl Casper Ertz/Father/bur 09-18-1922/cause: ulceration of bowels/
bur. on C.C. Ertz lot]


CAPT. HANS ERTZ

Mrs. Hans Ertz departed for New York today to join her husband, 
Lieut. Hans Ertz of the U.S. navy who has just returned with his 
boat from Cuba.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday April 26, 1916 P.1 
*********
LIEUT. COMMANDER HANS ERTZ ORDERED TO DUTY IN PATROLLING OCEAN FOR FLIGHT OF SEA PLANES
Lieut. Commander Hans Ertz, who has been here on a leave of absence 
from the navy, departed for New York today, ordered for duty aboard 
the U.S.S. destroyer Gamble which is one of the fleet of destroyers 
ordered to patrol the Atlantic ocean during the flight of navy plans 
in the attempt to cross the ocean. The flight is to be undertaken 
early next month and the government has arranged for a fleet of boats 
to cover the route to render aid in event of an accident to the 
planes. 
Three planes will be sent out on the transatlantic flight. The Manitowoc 
man did not know where the Gamble would be sent on the course, but 
understands that a large fleet is to police the course. The three planes 
will follow the same line of flight.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 29, 1919 Page 1
*******
[d. at Santa Barbara, CA/cremains/bur. on wife's lot, Mrs. Della Ertz]


DELLA H. C. ERTZ

Della Henrietta Hanson
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Della Henrietta Hanson
Birth Date	7 Sep 1892
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	Del
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Della Henrietta Hanson
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Della Henrietta Hanson
Gender  Female
Birth Date  7 Sep 1892
Birth County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Birth Registration Date	23 Dec 1941
Father  Halvor Hanson
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Della H Hansen
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Della H Hansen
Marriage Date  2 Oct 1928
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Samuel R Cunningham
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Della Ertz
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Della Ertz
Social Security Number  XXX
Birth Date	7 Sep 1892
Issue year	1966
Issue State	California
Last Residence	93101, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Death Date	Jul 1985
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
Della Hansen Ertz
Death • California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
Name	Della Hansen Ertz
[Della Hansen Hansen]
Social Security # XXX
Gender	Female
Birth Date	7 Sep 1892
Birth Place	Wisconsin
Death Date	12 Jul 1985
Death Place	Santa Barbara
Father's Surname	Hansen
"California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997"
*****
[d at Santa Barbara, CA/cremains/widow of Hans Ertz]


GRETCHEN ERTZ

Gretshen Ertz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Gretshen Ertz
Death Date	11 Aug 1890
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0210
Reel	049
Image	1491
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	099077
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Gretchur Ertz
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Gretchur Ertz
Color/Sex: White Female
Age: 7 months
Father: C. C. Ertz
Mother: Ida Kumper Ertz
Birthplace: Manitowoc
Death Date: 11 Aug 1890
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Burial place: Evergreen Cem
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Gretchen Ertz/bur. 08-12-1890/age 4 yrs./cause: granition]


IDA (KEMPER) ERTZ

Mrs. Ida Ertz, 89, widow of Carl C. Ertz, well known engineer and surveyor here, 
died early today at the family home, 701 South 16th street. 
Mrs. Ertz fell and sustained a fractured hip several months ago but had been 
able to be about the house until two weeks ago, when she was taken with a heart 
attack. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Ertz, nee Ida Kemper, was born in Milwaukee in 1850, and when a girl accomp-
anied her parents to this city. She was married to Mr. Ertz 65 years ago. He was 
a surveyor and engineer on many building projects in Manitowoc and was active 
until shortly before his death, 18 years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Vera and Johanna Ertz, who made their home with their 
mother; two sons, Bruno, of Milwaukee; Lieut. Commander Hans Ertz of Port Huron, 
Mich.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 3 p.m. until the hour 
of the services Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1940  P. 4 
********
[age 89 yrs./cause: cardiac failure and hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on C.C. Ertz lot]


JOHANNA ERTZ

Miss Johanna Ertz, 71, of 701 South 16th street, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, 
died Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier mortuary chapel. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born in this city in 1879, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. C. 
Ertz. Survivors are two brothers, Bruno, well known artist, of Park Ridge, Ill., 
and Hans of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and three nieces. 
Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 29, 1950  P.2
*******
[d. 05-31-1950/age 71 yrs./bur. on C.C. Ertz lot]


ROSE ERTZ

DEATH CLAIMS A FORMER RESIDENT CITY AT MILWAUKEE
Message Brings News of Demise of Mrs. Bruno Ertz, nee Rose Stupecky, 
in that City Last Night
Messages received here last evening announced the death at Milwaukee of Mrs. 
Bruno Ertz, wife of Bruno Ertz, the well known Milwaukee artist and a former 
resident of this city. Mrs. Ertz had been a sufferer for some months.
News of the death of Mrs. Ertz, who previous to her marriage, was Miss Rose 
Stupecky, of this city, will be received with sorrow by many friends here. 
She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Viola and Gladys. Her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stupecky, this city, three brothers, Frank, Ladimier and 
Julius, and three sisters, Mrs. Ed Wilda, Mrs. Adolph Kazda and Miss Anna 
Stupecky, this city, also survive.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral as yet, but it is probable that 
the body of Mrs. Ertz will be brought to this city for interment and may arrive 
this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ertz have resided at Milwaukee for years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 27, 1918  P.1
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BODY OF MRS. ERTZ ARRIVES HERE FOR BURIAL
The body of the late Mrs. Bruno Ertz arrived in the city at 4 this 
afternoon from Milwaukee and was taken to Evergreen cemetery for 
burial, services being held at the graveside. Mrs. Ertz, nee Rose 
Stupecky, died at Milwaukee Wednesday night.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 28, 1918, Page 8
********
[bur. 06-28-1918/age 43 yrs/cause: carcinoma of uterus/
bur. on Mary Shuber lot]


VERA ERTZ

Miss Vera Ida Ertz, of 701 South 16th street, lifelong resident of 
the city, died today at the Holy Family hospital, following a several 
weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier 
mortuary chapel, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Ertz was born in this city, attended the Manitowoc schools and 
later entered the employ of the Schuette Bros. company department store. 
In recent years she was one of the firm's buyers and department heads. 
She was a member of the P.E.O. society.
Survivors are two brothers, Bruno, of Milwaukee and Comander Hans Ertz, 
in the service of the United States Navy on the west coast; and a sister, 
Johanna of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday at 3 p.m. until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 26, 1944 P.2
*******
[Miss Vera Ida/d.06-26-1944/age 61 yrs./cause: carcinoma of sigmoid/
bur. on C.C. Ertz lot-her father]


WALTER ERTZ

ILL SIX HOURS; THEN DIES
Manitowoc Business Man Dead After Brief Suffering
(Special to The Northwestern)
Milwaukee, Wis. May 5—A Daily News special from Manitowoc says: 
Walter Ertz, a prominent young business man of this city, aged 
thirty-five years, expired suddenly last night after an illness 
of less than six hours.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Friday, May 05, 1911 P.1
********
DEATH CAME AFTER ILLNESS OF FEW HOURS
Walter Ertz, West Side Boy, Ill Less Than a Half Day
FAILS TO RALLY FROM THE ATTACK
Never has the familiar saying, “in the midst of life we are in death”, been more 
forcibly emphasized than in the sudden and untimely demise of Walter Ertz, son of 
C.C. Ertz, Wollmer and Sixteenth Streets, one of the best known young men of the 
city, who died Thursday evening after an illness of less than ten hours. Mr. Ertz' 
death occurred at the hospital where he was removed from his home late in the 
afternoon when found by members of this family unconscious in his room. Death 
followed within a short time of removal of the unfortunate young man to the 
hospital.
Ptomaine poisoning is believed to have been responsible for the death of Mr. Ertz 
who was stricken by an attack of illness during the morning of the day of his demise. 
Mr. Ertz had been at work painting a boat and about 9 o'clock complained of feeling 
ill and went to his room to rest. He was undisturbed until the afternoon when upon 
going into the room to see if there was anything that he might want, members of the 
family found him unconscious on the bed. A physician was summoned who ordered the 
removal of the patient to the hospital and though everything possible was done for 
the young man, he failed to rally and death came within a short time. Though it is 
possible, physicians do not believe that Mr. Ertz' death was the result of poisoning 
from the green paint which he used doubting that he could have inhaled sufficient to 
cause death. It is thought that death was caused by poisoning from something which 
Mr. Ertz had eaten.
News of the death of Mr. Ertz was a painful shock to a large circle of friends who 
knew him as a young man of high character and with whom he was popular. Mr. Ertz was 
35 years of age and had spent practically all his life in this city. He attended the 
South side school and late had assisted his father in the latter's business. He was 
a young man of exemplary character highly thought of and his death will be deeply 
deplored. Besides his parents, Mr. Ertz is survived by two brothers, Bruno of Milwaukee 
and Hans, who is a cadet at Annapolis and two sisters, Misses Hannah and Vera of this 
city. The funeral of Mr. Ertz will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home at 16th 
and Wollmer Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., May 5, 1911
********
Following an illness of less than a day Walter Ertz died last 
Thursday night at the hospital. The cause of his death was ptomaine 
poisoning He was at work in the morning painting a boat and about 
10 o'clock went to the house, saying to his mother that he was not 
feeling well and went to his room to lie down. A few hours later 
his mother went to his room and was shocked to find him delirious. 
A doctor was summoned and the patient was taken to the hospital, 
dying a few hours later. It is presumed that the poisoning resulted 
from inhaling the fumes of the paint.
The deceased was 35 years old. He was a well known and popular young 
man. He is survived by his parents, two brothers Bruno of Milwaukee 
and Hans, a cadet at Annapolis, and two sisters, Misses Hannah and 
Vera of this city.
The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 11, 1911  pg. 1
********
Hans Ertz is here from Annapolis where he is a cadet at the United 
States naval academy, Mr. Ertz coming here on a message announcing 
the death of his brother, Walter, which occurred suddenly Friday. 
Mr. Ertz did not reach the city until Monday, too late to attend the 
funeral and he was not expected it was said leave of absence would 
be granted at the naval academy only in event of the death of a 
parent of a student.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 09, 1911 Page 2
********
[bur. 05-07-1911/cause: accidental poisoning]


KATIE MARIE ERWIN

Katie Marie Erwin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Erwin Sr., of 1627 
Fern Dr., Manitowoc, died May 21 in St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Private 
family graveside services were 1 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Harold Berryman officiated.
The infant was born May 20, 1978 in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, daughter 
of Kenneth and Kim Terens Erwin Sr.
Survivors include her parents, a brother, Kenneth Jr., a sister, Kristine at 
home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Terens and Mrs. Joan Minkel of Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Dona Terens of Green Bay and Mrs. Bobbie Erwinof Streamwood, Ill. , and 
great grandparents, Norman Kreie, Mrs. Clara Terens and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene 
Rosinsky of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 23, 1978 page 3
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[d. 23 May 1978/age 18 hrs./bur. on Roger A. Terens lot]


CLARA H.J. ESCH    (d. 1887)

Mrs. Fred Esch died at Sheboygan on Monday of last week. Her funeral 
took place at this city on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 2, 1887  pg. 3
*********
[cause: consumption]


CLARA M. ESCH    (d. 1977)

Miss Clara Marie Esch, 76, died Thursday evening at Family Heritage Nursing 
Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 .m. .Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Schultz will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Miss Esch was born Feb. 5, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William G. 
and Emily Paulus Esch. She was educated at Manitowoc. As a young girl, she was 
the recipient of the Loving Cup for Ladies Tennis Singles, sponsored by the City 
of Manitowoc. Among her interests were art and music, music being her favorite. 
She was recognized as an excellent pianist. 
Survivors include a brother, Paul H. Esch, of St. Petersburg, Fla., a sister, 
Mrs. Joseph (Lolita) Messner, of Chicago, cousins, nieces and nephews. A brother, 
Dr. Oscar Esch, preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the time of service 
Saturday. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1977  P. 14 


ELISE ESCH    (d. 1872)

Eliesse J Esch
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Eliesse J Esch
Birth Date	24 Sep 1870
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	0114
Record Number	001895
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Eliesse Johanna Esch
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Eliesse Johanna Esch
Gender  Female
Birth Date	24 Sep 1870
Birth Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  Heinrich Esch
FHL Film Number	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"


ELISE ESCH    (d. 1914)

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. HENRY ESCH, SR., A PIONEER RESIDENT 
WIFE OF FOUNDER OF ESCH COMPANY DIES AT ADVANCED AGE OF 81, 
AT HER RESIDENCE HERE SINCE 1848 
Mrs. Elise Esch, wife of Henry Esch Sr., founder and head of the Henry Esch 
company, died at the family home at 603 North Ninth street at 10 o’clock last 
night at the advanced age of 81 years. Her husband, who is 83, survives her 
and had Mrs. Esch lived until Sept. 26, the couple would have celebrated their 
diamond wedding, having been married sixty years ago on that date. 
Mrs. Esch’s death was due to general decline caused by advanced age and for 
some time she had been in feeble health, but she had failed rapidly of late 
and death was not unexpected though a shock of family and friends. The end 
came peacefully and calmly, Mrs. Esch sinking into death as one falling 
asleep. 
The death of Mrs. Esch removes one of the pioneer residents of the county and 
a woman who during her life had been privileged to witness the growth of 
Manitowoc from a settlement to a metropolitan city, born at Al____, province 
of Rhine, Aug. 17, 1933, Mrs. Esch, whose maiden name was Elise Bierhaus, came 
to Manitowoc with her family in 1848, when she was fifteen years of age and had 
made her home here since. She was married to Mr. Esch in 1854 and with her 
husband and family has been prominent in the city’s coal and business life for 
more than half a century. Mrs. Esch, as the true wife and helpmate contributed 
to the success achieved by her husband and family, rearing three sons who have 
become among the leading business men of the city. 
Besides her aged husband, Mr. Esch is survived by five children, William, Henry, 
Jr., and Charles; Mrs. Rusticholz, this city, and Mrs. Edward Stueby of Boston, 
Mass. Seventeen grandchildren also survive to mourn her death. 
Mrs. Esch was a member of the German Reformed church and until forced by declin-
ing health to withdraw from the activities of the church, was prominent in the 
organization. 
The funeral of Mrs. Esch will be held Tuesday afternoon from her home at 603 
North Ninth Street. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 5, 1914  P. 1 
*******
[Mrs. Elise Esch/bur. 09-08-1914/cause: old age/burial on Henry Esch lot]


EMELIE ESCH    (d. 1926)

DEATH COMES TO MRS. W. ESCH, AT HOME TODAY
Son Who Left on Return to Florida Recalled at Chicago
A sufferer for many months from heart trouble, Mrs. William Esch 
succumbed to death today and passed away at the family home on N. 
Sixth street at 9 o'clock this morning. While not unexpected the 
death of Mrs. Esch is a shock to family and friends. Her son, 
Paul Esch, who left the city for Chicago yesterday, to return to 
Florida, was advised of the death and will return for the funeral 
which will probably be held Monday afternoon from the home at 
1:30, Rev. Weber officiating. Mr. Gatherer will sing at the 
services. In event that relatives in California are unable to reach 
here Monday and plan to attend the funeral will be postponed until 
Tuesday.
Mrs. Esch, nee Emelie Paulus, was born in this city January 15, 
1870, being 56 at her death. She was married to Mr. Esch October 31, 
1889 and is survived by her husband and four children. Dr. O.W. 
Esch, Milwaukee; Paul Esch, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Clara and Lolita 
Esch at home. Two brothers, Herman Paulis (sic) of this city and 
Walter Paulus, of Los Angeles, and two sisters, Mrs. E. Duhnke, 
city and Mrs. E.F. Busch, of St. Louis, and one grandchild also 
survive. Mrs. Mary Paulus, mother of Mrs. Esch also survives, being 
79 years of age.
The death of Mrs. Esch follows an illness from which she had suffered 
since last June and which had left her an invalid for many months. 
She was a member of the Elks Auxiliary and the Florence Nightingale 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 24, 1926 P.1


EMILY ESCH    (d. 1961)

Mrs. Henry Esch, 87, formerly of Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at St. Mary 
Hospital, Milwaukee. She had been residing with her son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Wright, of Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mrs. Esch was born Emily Rayfield Feb. 2, 1874, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Charles and Charlotte Wilharms Rayfield. She attended schools at Manitowoc. 
She was married to Henry Esch June 29, 1897, at Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Esch was a member of First Reformed Church and the Women’s organizations of 
the church. 
Survivors include a son, Godfrey of Eaton Rapids, Mich., three daughters, Mrs. 
Joseph Sandlader and Mrs. Edward Einberger of Manitowoc and Mrs. O. L. Wright 
of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. William Van De Grift of Manitowoc; three brothers 
Herbert Rayfield of Manitowoc, Fred of Chicago and William of California; six 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded he in death in 
1922. A son, Henry Jr., two sisters and four brothers also preceded her in 
death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 
a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the time of service. Memorials may be sent to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1961  P. 21 
********
[d. 10-04-1961 at Milwaukee WI/age 87 yrs./widow of Henry Esch] 


FLORENCE ESCH

Florence Esch, age 86, formerly of 1510 S. 10th St. Manitowoc, and the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center died Thursday at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 15, 1993, at St. James 
Episcopal Church. The Rev. David Klutterman is officiating with burial at 
Everygreen (sic) Cemetery.
She was born October 17, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Bohmil and 
Frances Pilger Steffeck. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from 
Lincoln High School. She married Godrey Esch on October 15, 1926 in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1973. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal 
Church.
Survivors include a niece, Mary and her husband, William Stochdale of Two Rivers, 
a grandniece, Mary Ann and her husband, Thomas Ward of Madison. She was preceded 
in death by three sisters.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. 
There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the St. James 
Episcopal Church. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1993 P. A2
*********
[cremains/widow of Godfrey Esch/bur. on Joseph Pekel and Roland Frazier lot]


FREDERICK ESCH    (d. 1898)

Life's Labors O'er.
Federick Esch (sic), a cousin of the well known merchant, Henry Esch, 
died at the home of the latter, early this morning. He was in his usual 
health and spirits yesterday and came down to the store in the afternoon. 
In the evening, after supper, he sat down before the fire in the sitting 
room as was his custom. Mr. Henry Esch sat with him for a time and they 
conversed on various subjects. Later Henry retired, leaving his cousin 
still sitting in his easy chair. About two o'clock this morning Henry 
went to look at the fire and there, in the same chair where he had sat 
all evening, the old gentleman lay, the death clamp already gathering on 
his brow and the vital spark flattening in a last futal struggle. He died 
a few moments after Henry reached him. The ???et cause of death is not 
known but it is thought to have been congestion of the lungs.
The deceased was born in Fluehn Duess?????, Germany in 1823. He came to 
America while still quite young and ????? in New York. He studied for 
the Epi??????? ministry and was ordained. He was an active worker for 
many years, his last ??? (the next sentences are unreadable) He was a 
gentleman of the old school; an honorable, upright man, of sterling 
integrity and strict morality, he did his duty as he saw it and he passed 
from life to the unknown beyond with the consciousness of a life work well 
done.
The funeral services will be held at the home of Henry Esch at 2 o'clock 
Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1898 P. 1
*******
John Frederick Esch
birth: 23 August 1832 Bockolt, Germany
death: 2 November 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
residence: 1898 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Adam Gottfried Esch
mother: Louise
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 66 yrs./cause: diabetes]


FRIEDERICH W. ESCH    (d.1885)

Death of 27-year old Friedrich W. Esch on Thurs., 17 June. He was the son of
local businessman Henry Esch in whose firm he was employed. He recently
married Miss Clara Walters of Sheboygan, who last month delivered their first
child, a boy. (Long article of the ensuing family illnesses)
Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1885
*******
DIED - 
On Thursday, June 18, at his home in this city, Frederick Esch(sic), aged 28 years. 
The deceased was one of the most promising and highly esteemed of the young men 
of this city. Here where he was well known he had not a single enemy or rather 
it might be said there were none who were not his friend. The oldest son of one 
of the most highly esteemed families of this city, wedded to a devoted wife, 
happy in child and home, his loss is a sad blow to many hopes and anticipations. 
The funeral from the Reformed Church, was one of the largest ever seen in this 
city.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., June 23, 1885 page 3
*******
[bur. 06-21-1885/age 31 yrs.]


GODFREY H. ESCH

Godfrey H. Esch, 73, of 520 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed 
United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be 
by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Esch was born Nov. 2, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and 
Emily Rayfield Esch. He graduated from Washington High School, Manitowoc 
and attended Lawrence University, Appleton. He served in the army in the 
ROTC Program. He married Florence Steffeck Oct. 15, 1927, at First Reformed 
United Church of Christ. He was a circulation manager for the Herald-Times 
and prior to that was associated with the Henry Esch sons Dept. Store, 
Manitowoc. The couple moved to Lansing, Mich., in 1936, where he established 
a dry cleaning and laundry business, retiring and moving back to Manitowoc 
in 1966. He was a former member of the American Legion in Michigan, Manitowoc 
Elks Lodge and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 
9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 5, 1973
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[d. 04-05-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Roland Frazier and Joseph Pekel lot]
(b. 2 Nov. 1899/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI- issued in MI) 


GOTTFRIED J. ESCH

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1899:
The body of G. Esch arrived from Colorado Sat. evening and 
was buried Sun.
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WAS FAR FROM HOME
Death Summons Came Suddenly to Gottfried Esch at Denver, Col.
HEMORRHAGE OF THE LUNGS
Deceased Was a Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esch and Was 
Born Here.
Never was the familiar saying, "In the midst of life we 
are in death," more forcibly illustrated than in the case 
of Gottfried Esch, announcement of whose death came in a 
telegram to relatives there late Tuesday afternoon. His 
death occured at Denver, Col., where had had been for 
some time, and was very sudden, being due to a hemorrhage 
of the lungs.
Gottfied Esch was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esch, of this 
city, and was born August 15, 1866, being the youngest of 
four sons. About six years ago the young man's health began 
to fail and physicians advised a change. In the hope that 
he might find relief he went west, traveled extensively and 
finally located at Denver. He was home on a visit but once 
since leaving, and returned. The climate of Colorado seemed 
to agree with him and the letters received by his parents 
were most hopeful that he would regain health, but God had 
willed it not, and the final summons came suddenly and 
without warning.
The deceased was in his thirty-third year at the time of his 
death, and most of his brief life had been spent in this city, 
where he attended school and lately assisted his father in 
conducting his business. He was widely known among the young 
people of the city and throughout the county, and was a 
general favorite, not only in his own social circle but with 
all who knew him. He was of a modest unassuming dispostion 
and won the friendship of all by kindness of heart, generosity 
and affectionate nature.
Besides the parents, three brothers and two sisters survive to 
mourn the demsie of the brother they love. The brothers are 
all residents of this city and are William, Charles and Henry 
Esch. The sisters are Mrs. Rev. Stuebe, of Lincoln, Neb., and 
Mrs. Rev. Rusterholz, of Orville, Ohio. The body will be 
brought here for burial. Charles Esch having left for Denver 
this morning. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the 
bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P. 1

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DEATH OF GOTTFRIED ESCH
A telegram received here on Tuesday from Denver announced the death of Gottfried Esch that morning in Denver. He has been out west for almost four years seeking health which was denied him here. He made occasional visits home and appeared healthy, but appearances were deceptive and the condition of his health necessitated a quick return to the dry climate of Colorado. His relatives here were not aware that his life was drawing to a close. He probably was not aware of it himself. A letter was received from him last Sunday which while not hopeful was not despondent. His brother Charles left on Tuesday to bring the remains home.
Gottfried Esch was born in Manitowoc in August 1866 and was 33 years old at the time of his death. He began business life in his father's store and soon showed business qualities of high order. He was a young man of most pleasing manners and there was a charm in his address which made him friends wherever he went. His was a pleasing personality and all who knew him here regretted that ill health made it necessary for him to reside elsewhere. He was popular and deservedly so. His relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, December 14, 1899 pg. 7

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[cause: consumption]
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First publication Jan. 4, 1900
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Gottfried J. Esch, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry Esch, of Manitowoc, in said county, 
representing among other things that Gottfried J. Esch, an inhabitant of said 
county, on the 11th day of December, A.D., 1899, at the city of Denver, Col., 
died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that said petitioner is 
the father of said deceased,and praying that administration of said estate be 
to said petitioner granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court 
to be held on Tuesday, the 30th day of January, A.D., 1900, at 10 o'clock A.M., 
at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitwooc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 2nd day of January, A.D., 1900.
By the court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attys.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, January 18, 1900 P. 8


HEINRICH G.T. ESCH    (d. 1922)

Henry Esch is Dead 
Within a week Manitowoc has been called upon to mourn two of its most foremost 
citizens and business men. The death of Henry Esch removes from Manitowoc one 
of its very best known pioneers, identified with early history as few local men 
have been. He had, in his over sixty-five years’ residence in Manitowoc, witnessed 
its growth from a hamlet to a modern city and seen the business founded by him 
grow from a country store to an up-to-date department store. Henry Esch had been 
a fixture in Manitowoc so long that his death will occasion widespread sorrow. 
He will be sincerely mourned by all. The store he founded can well be said to have 
been built upon integrity. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 21, 1922 
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Henry Esch, Founder of Big Store, is Called By Death 
PIONEER IS CALLED AFTER ACTIVE LIFE 
Ninety-two Years of Age; Sixty-five In Business Here 
Manitowoc today is called upon to mourn the death of its foremost pioneer business 
man in the person of Henry Esch, Sr., who passed away at the home of his son, 
Charles, 819 Hancock Street last evening. It had been Mr. Esch’s wish that he might 
die in the harness and although a nonogenerien (sic), the deceased to within a few 
days of his death had been actively engaged at his desk in the store he founded so 
that his ambition has been realized. Had he lived until June 13, this year, he would 
have celebrated his ninety-second birthday. 
Seldom, if ever, has a man demonstrated such vigor and vitality as that of the deceased, 
who, up to a few weeks ago, refused steadfastly to leave his post and take to his bed. 
His end came as he had lived, peaceful and without suffering. 
Born in Germany 
The decedent was a native of Germany, having been born at Mettmann, Rhenish Pressia, 
June 13, 1830. He came to America in 1853, with two cousins, locating at Vincennes, 
Indiana, where he remained for two years and then removed to Manitowoc establishing 
in business here, conducting a general merchandise store at the corner of Quay and 
Ninth streets opposite the present day site of the Oriental Mills. 
Having learned the gun and locksmith trade in Germany he found this a profitable side 
line to follow here in those pioneer days. In 1865 he purchased the property at the 
corner of Jay and Ninth street and erected a new store which has been enlarged from 
time to time to meet the requirements of its ever increasing business, until, at the 
present day it occupies a prominent place with three of the leading mercantile 
establishments of the city. 
Four Children Survive 
Three sons and one daughter survive him. They are William, Henry and Charles, who are 
now continuing the business he established so many years ago, and Mrs. E. Stuebe, a 
resident of Holyoke, Massachusetts. 
Besides these seventeen grandchildren and four great grand children also survive. His 
wife preceded him in death in 1914, and when his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Rusterholz, who 
had been making her home with him, passed away three years ago, he took up his abode 
with his son Charles. 
He was one of the founders of the German Reformed  church which was established here 
in 1868, and was a devout member of the same until his death. 
The funeral will be held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon from the church with burial 
at Evergreen cemetery, Rev. O. Menke officiating. 
Unbounded Energy 
It is infrequently given to man to live to be ninety, and more remarkable than this 
is the fact that in the death of this old time resident there is found an exemplifi-
cation of physical capacity almost unheard of. He was a fixture at the store he founded, 
where any day he might be seen directing affairs of the institution and being back of 
the office desk that had become such a part of his personality.
Integrity was the bulwark upon which was founded the store bearing his name and 
“Integrity” should be the motto inscribed upon his tombstone. Manitowoc will mourn 
Henry Esch as an example of good citizenship, a Christian and a great moral support 
to the community. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 21, 1922  P. 1 
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[Henry Esch Sr./bur. 04-26-1922/cause: gastritis]


HENRY ESCH    (d. 1935)

HENRY ESCH IS DEAD; WAS 70(sic) YEARS OF AGE
Was Engaged In Mercantile Business For Years; Death Comes At Family Home
Henry Esch, for years engaged in the mercantile business in Manitowoc as a 
member of the firm operating the Henry Esch Sons company store on Jay street,
died this afternoon at the home, 815 Hancock street. He had been in failing
health for some time.
The Esch store, established by the father of the deceased, was operated for
years by the father and his sons. Since the store was discontinued Mr. Esch
lived a retired life.
He was about 70 years of age. His survivors include his widow, three daughters,
Elizabeth, Helen and Louise and two sons, Godfrey and Henry Jr.
No funeral arrangements have been made.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 12, 1935, p.4
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ESCH FUNERAL WILL BE HELD HERE TUESDAY 
Severe Cold And Heart Attack Caused Death of Pioneer Merchant of City 
Funeral services for Henry Esch, 72, one of Manitowoc’s pioneer merchants who 
died Saturday afternoon at the home, 815 Hancock street, will be held Tuesday 
at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, Ninth and Hancock streets. Mr. Esch, 
a lifelong member of that congregation, served as organist of the church for 
more than 30 years. 
Although not in good health for the past six months, Mr. Esch was not confined 
to his bed. Last Thursday he was taken with a severe cold. A heart attack on 
Saturday caused his death. 
The deceased was born in Manitowoc in 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esch 
Sr. The elder Esch had established a warehouse and general store in this city 
at Ninth and Jay streets in 1853. In later years Mr. Esch joined his brothers 
in the Esch store. 
Was Retired 
When the brothers took over the business the deceased was in charge of the 
drygoods department and also served as buyer. For the past nine years, since 
the discontinuance of the Esch store, Mr. Esch had been living a retired life. 
The deceased was married in 1899 to Miss Emily Rayfield of this city. 
In addition to his membership in the First Reformed church he was a member of 
the Freier Saengerbund singing society. 
Survivors are his widow, two sons, Godfrey and Henry C. Esch, both of this city; 
three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright and Miss Helen, Milwaukee, and Louise, 
city; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Stuebi, Holyoke, Mass.; two brothers, Charles, 
Sheboygan and William, city; and two grandchildren. 
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home. It will be removed to the First Reformed 
church Tuesday morning and will lie in state until noon with funeral services at 
2 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1935 
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[bur. 01-15-1935/age 72 yrs./cause: acute cardiac dilatation]


HENRY C. ESCH    (d. 1940)

Henry C. Esch, 36, proprietor of the Esch Auto Laundry and Paint Shop, Hancock 
street, died at 6 p.m. Friday at his home, 1701 Washington street. He had been 
seriously ill with heart disease for the last three months. 
He was the son of Henry Esch, prominent Manitowoc merchant who died a number of 
years ago. He was born in Manitowoc Sept. 9, 1903 and attended the local high 
school, graduating with the class of 1921 and also attended Lawrence college and 
the University of Wisconsin. He was affiliated with Delta Iota Fraternity. On 
Aug. 6, 1935, he married Miss Marie O. Arhus of this city.
Survivors are the widow, one daughter, one son (names omitted for privacy; his 
mother, Mrs. Emily Esch of this city; one brother, Godfrey H. Esch of Eaton Rapids, 
Mich.; and three sisters, Mrs. Orlando Wright of Milwaukee, and the Misses Helen E. 
and Louise M. Esch, both of this city.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Sunday morning at 
10:30 o’clock until Monday morning at 10 o’clock when it will be removed to the 
First Reformed church. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 
2 o’clock at the church by the Rev. A. C. Fischer. Burial will be at Evergreen. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 8, 1940  P. 4 
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[d. 06-07-1940/age 36 yrs./cause: endocarditis]


WILLIAM GODFREY ESCH

William Esch, 80, retired Manitowoc merchant, died at the hospital early today 
following a lingering illness. Since he fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago 
he had been under the care of a physician. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary with 
interment in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Esch was born in Manitowoc. His father, Henry Esch, Sr., was one of the city’s 
pioneer business men. The elder Esch started a mercantile establishment at Quay 
and Ninth streets in 1855. A short time later he moved to Ninth and Jay streets. 
The firm was later incorporated as the Henry Esch Sons company when Henry Esch Sr., 
was joined by his three sons, William, Henry, Jr., and Charles in the business. 
The business was continued until a few years ago, when the block was taken over by 
the Wisconsin Fuel and Light company and became the Gasen block. 
Mr. Esch married Miss Emily Paulus in this city. She died 10 years ago. 
In recent years Mr. Esch made his home with a daughter, Clara. The latter is now 
at Chicago recuperating from an operation to which she submitted. 
Survivors are two sons, Dr. Oscar Esch, a dentist in Milwaukee, Paul, Chicago; 
two daughters, Clara, of this city, Mrs. Jos. Messner of Chicago; brother, Charles, 
of Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. Henrietta Stuebi, of Holyolke, Mass. 
The body is at the Frazier mortuary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 8, 1939  P. 2 
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[cause: fracture of hip]


ARLENE ESLINGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Lester Eslinger, 30, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who died 
Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 9:30 Monday at Specht Funeral 
Home, Mishicot and at 10 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. Anthony 
Betley officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were Cyril Franz, Alfred Assman, Otto Engelbrecht, Charles Gesser, 
Vernon Schleis and Raymond Hallada.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1962 page 9
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[d. 04-27-1962/age 30 yrs./bur. on Jerome J. Junk lot]


BABY ESPEN

Espen
Birth • Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Espen
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Date	12 May 1889
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Death Date	12 May 1889
Death Age	1 Day
Father  Christian Espen
Mother  Palune Schwartz
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"


CHRISTIAN ESPEN

Death Thurs. afternoon about 6 p.m. of Christian Espen 
of a liver ailment. He was born 15 Aug. 1842 in Helfant, 
Kr. Saarburg, Reg. Bez. Trier. He leaves a widow, one son 
and one daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sun., 
at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1902 (Saturday dateline)
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Sixty years of life was allotted to Christian Espen, who passed from 
earth at his home on Commercial street Thursday evening. Decedent 
suffered from a constitutional complaint of long standing, though he 
had been confined to his bed but three days. 
Mr. Espen had been a resident of the city for thirteen years and was 
widely known throughout the county as the proprietor of the Espen 
house and was a man of honesty and integrity. A wife and two children, 
Max and Laura, survive to mourn his demise.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 31, 1902, Page 1
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Christian Espen
birth: 15 August 1842 Germany
death: 29 May 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
father: Mathias
mother: Harena
spouse: Paulina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: artitis of liver]


LILLIAN A. ESPEN

Mrs. Max Espen, 73, of Valders, died Saturday afternoon following a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Espen, nee Lillian Knutson, was born June 12, 1897, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Ole and Mary Bremer Knutson. She was married to 
Max Espen Nov. 1, 1916, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Espen was a member of the 
G.U.G. Germania Society, president of the Valders Homemakers, a member 
of the A.L.C.W. of the church and the Nita Circle.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Clarence and Robert of West 
Bend, a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Halderson, of Manitowoc, a sister, 
Mrs. Frank Bonk, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and five great grand-
children. A son preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971
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[d. 06-08-1971/age 73 yrs./wife of Max Espen]
(b. 12 June 1897/d. May 1971/SSDI)


MAX ESPEN, SR.    (d. 1972)

Max A. Espen, 76, of Valders, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran 
Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Espen was born Oct. 4, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Christian and Pauline Schwartz Espen. He married Lillian Knutson 
Nov. 1, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death a year ago. 
He was a former electrician at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and 
operated a tavern and hotel in Valders for many years. He was a 
member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 of Manitowoc and charter member 
of the Valders Lions Club.
Survivors include two sons, Clarence and Robert, of West Bend, a 
daughter, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Halderson, of Manitowoc, eight 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 
4 p.m. Tuesday until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1972
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[d. 06-04-1972/age 76 yrs.]
(4 Oct. 1895/June 1972/SSDI)


MAXIE ESPEN    (d. 1923)

BABE OF 2 YEARS VICTIM SLEEPING SICKNESS 
Taken ill five weeks ago with an attack of intestinal trouble Max Espen Jr., 
two and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Espen Sr., 729 South 
Twentieth street, died Sunday afternoon from an attack of sleeping sickness. 
Every effort was made to revive the babe and although the services of five 
physicians were called in an effort to relieve the boy and bring him out of 
his comatose condition the child passed away without regaining full conscious-
ness. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home, the Rev. 
Espeseth officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. 
The little Espen babe suffered what appeared to be an ordinary attack of 
intestinal trouble five weeks ago and a physician was called. Sleeping sickness 
developed and defied every effort of the attending physician. 
The babe is survived by its parents and one brother, Clarence. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 27, 1923  P. 9 
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[Max/bur 08-29-1923/cause: meningitis]


ANNA O. ESPESETH

Mrs. Espeseth Is Dead at 81 
Mrs. O. K. Espeseth, 81, of 854 North 15th St., wife of the Rev. O. K. Espeseth, 
Lutheran pastor here who died 18 years ago, died Tuesday night at the home 
following a brief illness. 
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, and public services at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church. The Rev. 
Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
She was born Anna Olson in Oslo, Norway, in 1872 and at the age of 10 years accomp-
anied her parents to Chicago. She was graduated from the Chicago Teachers College 
and taught school in that city for 15 years, until her marriage to the Rev. Espeseth 
in 1903. In 1907 they came to Manitowoc, where her husband was pastor of the St. 
Paul Lutheran Church until his death in 1940.
Mrs. Espeseth was active in the Women’s Missionary Federation of the Green Bay 
Lutheran Circuit, and in 1937 was elected president and renamed the following year 
to serve another term. In recent years she was a member of the First Lutheran 
congregation and the Prisca Society. 
Survivors are three daughters, Miss Constance, a teacher in the McKinley School, 
Mr. Ray E. Larson of Milwaukee and Mrs. Theodor Winkel of Ludington; and a grandson, 
(private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1953  P. 24 
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[d. 11-24-1953/age 81 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ole K. Espeseth lot]


CONSTANCE G. ESPESETH

Miss Constance G. Espeseth at 854 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Aug. 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Espeseth was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Rev. O.K. and Anna 
Olson Espeseth. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1925. 
She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, graduating 
in 1931 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Miss Espeseth 
did graduate study work at University of Colorado in Boulder and University of 
Wisconsin-Madison, and taught 40 years in Manitowoc at McKinley Elementary School, 
retiring in 1975. 
She was a chairperson in curriculum of the Fourth Grade Teachers of the State of 
Wisconsin, past president of the Manitowoc Education Association, member of the 
Manitowoc Retired Teachers Association, member of First Lutheran Church, and also 
a member of the Altar Guild of the church.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Alphile Larson of Detroit 
Lakes, Minn., and Irene and Theodor A. Winkel of Ludington, Mich.; a nephew, 
Theodor E. Winkel of Ludington; a grandniece, Erika, and a grandnephew, Bradley.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, at 
the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials would be 
appreciated to First Lutheran Church. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1983  P. 3
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[bur. on Mrs. Ole K. Espeseth lot/parents Rev. Ole K. and Anna Olsen Espeseth]


OLE K. ESPESETH

Funeral services for the Rev. O. K. Espeseth, 70, pastor of Lutheran churches 
in this city and nearby charges for 32 years, who died suddenly Wednesday 
afternoon, will be held Saturday afternoon. He was stricken with a heart attack 
as he was giving a Lenten sermon over Radio Station, WOMT, and was dead upon 
arrival at the hospital. 
Flowing private services at 1:30 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, in charge of the Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church, there will 
be services at 2:30 at Our Saviors Lutheran church at Valdes, in charge of the 
Rev. Walter Gigstad of Pulaski, Wis.  Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The sudden death of the pastor was a severe shock to his widow and family. He had 
eaten dinner as usual yesterday noon and after bidding Mrs. Espeseth goodbye drove 
away in his car to give the Lenten sermon. His last word to Mrs. Espeseth was a 
request that she listen in to report how his voice came over the air. 
She said today she had the radio tuned in and heard her husband give the opening 
sentence of his talk, when there was silence and a moment later a station announce-
ment that the program could not be continued. The telephone rang soon after and 
she was advised that Rev. Espeseth had been stricken. 
The Rev. Espeseth was born at Valders, Norway, in 1869 and came to America with 
his parents in 1882. The family settled near Erskine, Polk county, Minnesota. 
After he was graduated from high school he attended Valparaiso university and was 
graduated with the degrees of bachelor of science and bachelor of arts. He attended 
Augsburg seminary at Minneapolis and was graduated from the Chicago Lutheran 
seminary of Maywood, Ill., with the degree of bachelor of Divinity.
He was pastor of the Moreland Lutheran church of Chicago from 1899 to 1907. He 
married Miss Anna Olson July 11, 1903. 
Rev. Espeseth accepted a call from Manitowoc and outlying congregations in July, 
1907. These included charges at Valders, Sandy Bay and Kewaunee. He served St. 
Paul’s Lutheran church here for 21 years and since 1928 has served the three other 
congregations only. 
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Irene, a member of the Lincoln high school 
faculty, Constance of the MicKinley school faculty and Aphile, a teacher in the high 
school at Litchfield, Ill.; two brothers, Knut of Rosseau, Minn., Halvor of Bagley, 
Minn.; three sisters, Ingeberg of Fergus Falls, Minn., Mrs. Anna Duncanson of Byron, 
Minn., and Mrs. O. T. Rovang of Erskine, Minn. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of services 
Saturday. The casket will not be opened at the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1940  P. 2 
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[Ole K. Rev./d. 02-14-1940/age 70 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
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Rev. Espeseth Resigns
Rev. O. K. Espeseth, pastor of St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church, Corner 10th 
and St. Clair St., tendered his resignation at a meeting of the congregation 
Tuesday night to take effect on the acceptance of the resignation stating that he 
could no longer keep up the work having charge of a church at Valders, at Sandy 
Bay and Kewaunee. The resignation was accepted with reluctance.
Rev. Espeseth came to Manitowoc 21 years ago from Chicago and has been pastor of 
the church since. His long continuous service is evidence of his diligence and 
efficiency as pastor and the esteem in which he was held by his parishioners.
No successor has yet been named though it was known for some time that Rev. Espeseth 
was contemplating his resignation because of the press of his duties. At the 
congregation meeting Tuesday night, Sigward B. Sanderson was named chairman of a 
committee of five, consisting besides himself of Mrs. Ida Neunuelel, Otia Evenson, 
Burt Thompson and Emil Knell to start preliminary negotiations with available pastors 
in preparation for a general meeting to be held on September 11. At the meeting, 
Arthur Eisman resigned as deacon and Sigward B. Sanderson was elected in his place.
The Espeseth family will continue to reside in Manitowoc and will shortly move into 
their new home, nearing completion at 15th Street and Torrison Drive. Rev. Espeseth 
will continue in charge of the other three churches mentioned above.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 30, 1928


ANNA ESSERMAN

Mrs. Anna Esserman, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died late Monday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Park Lawn Home Chapel. The Rev. 
Robert Mornea will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Esserman, nee Anna LaMmotte, was born Jan 5, 1894, at Coblanz, Germany, 
daughter of the late Franz J. and Gertrude Dinkel LaMmotte. 
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Skornicka, of Denmark and Mrs. 
Charles (Eleanor) Brown, of Libertyville, Ill., and nine grandchildren. Two 
brothers and six sisters, preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 
p.m. Wednesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 1977  P. 12 


CARL GUSTAV ESSLINGER    (d. 1873)

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years ago - 1873  
DIED - On Monday afternoon, Oct. 9th, 1873, at his father's residence in this 
city, Gustave Esslinger(sic) in his 36th year, of consumption. The deceased was 
the eldest son of our respected townsman and postmaster, Chas. Esslinger of this 
city. He had been suffering for years with consumption incurred by the exposures 
and hardships of his late army life. He was among the first to offer himself to 
his country and went out to do battle as a private in the 5th Wis. Inf. Vol. 
The next year, while home on a furlough, he recruited some men, was commissioned 
a lieutenant and was ordered with his troops to the 2nd Wis. Inf. Vol., with which 
he served until the battle of Gainesville where he was badly wounded and afterwards 
discharged from the service with permanent disabilities.
Ten old army officers acting as pallbearers and a military escort accompanied his 
remains to their last resting place, where they were buried with the usual honors. 
He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely demise, who have the 
heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this affliction. Mr. Adolph Wittman, 
also a fellow officer, delivered a funeral oration at the grave in German, that 
went to the hearts of all, that large concourse of people there assembled.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 18, 1917
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[Gustav Carl]
********
Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862)
WOUNDED. - Among the wounded in the recent battles, 
we notice the name of Lieut. Esslinger, son of Postmaster 
Esslinger, of this village. He was hurt in the right leg. 
Patrick Mullins and Jos. Helms were also wounded in their legs.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 12, 1912  pg. 1
*********
Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862)
RETURNED - We notice that Lieut. Esslinger, of the Second Regiment has 
returned home and is using crutches, having received a bullet in the leg at the 
battle near Gainesville, Va. His wound is not dangerous, and he will shortly be 
able to resume duty. Lieut. E. informs us that the following persons from this 
vicinity were killed or wounded in the same battle, viz:
Patrick Mullins, killed;
Rudolph Mendlick, killed;
Joseph Helms, wounded slightly;
Christian Lemke, wounded slightly.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 26, 1912  pg. 1


CHARLES ESSLINGER

Death of Charles S. Esslinger on Fri. evening. He was born 01 Nov. 1809 
in Amorbach, Bavaria, and after graduation from the Gymnasium learned to 
be a watchmaker. He came to America in 1837, worked a year in a New York 
store then moved to Buffalo. While in New York he married Sophie Schlick 
on 26 July 1838. She preceded him in death two years ago. In Buffalo he 
began working as a watchmaker but soon became involved in politics and in 
1844 founded the “Buffalo Demokrat”. In 1850 he and his family joined the 
western migration and came to Manitowoc on 20 May 1850 and resided here ever 
since. When here he joined the Republican Party as it was being organized in 
recognition of which President Lincoln named him Postmaster of Manitowoc, a 
position he faithfully administered for 24 years. He re-entered private life
in 1885 when Grover Cleveland’s administration began. (Long article about his 
party activities) During the last few years Mr. Esslinger was seen less and 
less often by his friends as old age overtook him. He is survived by one son, 
4 daughters, and countless grandchildren. His funeral was held Mon. afternoon 
at the city cemetery with an enormous number of mourners.
Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1900
*********
[cause: old age]


CLARA ESSLINGER

Clara Eplinger
in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Clara Eplinger
Age	3/12
Birth Year	abt 1859
Gender	Female
Race	White
Birth Place	Wisconsin
Home in 1860	Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office	Manitowoc
Dwelling Number	274
Family Number	280
Other People on This Record
Chas Esslinger M 50 Baerne
Sophia Esslinger F 40 Saxony
Catharine Esslinger F 19 New York
Mary Esslinger F 17 New York
Theresa Esslinger F 14 New York
Bertha Esslinger F 11 New York
Ida Esslinger F 8 [Blank]
Laura Esslinger F 6 [Blank]
Arthur Esslinger M 2 Wisconsin
Anna Esslinger F 3/12 Wisconsin
Clara Esslinger F 3/12 Wisconsin
"1860 United States Federal Census"


LAURA ESSLINGER

Laura Eplinger
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Laura Eplinger
Age	6
Birth Year	abt 1854
Gender	Female
Race	White
Home in 1860	Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office	Manitowoc
Dwelling Number	274
Family Number	280
Attended School	Y
Inferred Father  Chas Eplinger
Inferred Mother  Sophia Eplinger
Other People on This Record
Chas Esslinger M 50 Baerne
Sophia Esslinger F 40 Saxony
Catharine Esslinger F 19 New York
Mary Esslinger F 17 New York
Theresa Esslinger F 14 New York
Bertha Esslinger F 11 New York
Ida Esslinger F 8 [Blank]
Laura Eplinger F 6  [Blank]
Arthur Esslinger M 2 Wisconsin
Anna Esslinger F 3/12 Wisconsin
Clara Esslinger F 3/12 Wisconsin
"1860 United States Federal Census"


SOPHIA ESSLINGER

Another one of our old and respected German settlers has passed away - Mrs. 
Sophie Esslinger, wife of Charles Esslinger, who died Monday morning. Mrs. 
Esslinger was born 25 Oct. 1819 in Altenburg, thus reaching the age of 77 
years, 6 months, 11 days. She traveled with her parents to New York in 1938 
where she married her late husband. After the couple lived in New York they 
moved to Buffalo in 1850, then to Wisconsin where they settled in Manitowoc. 
She is survived by her husband, who has been ill for many years, as well as 
a son, four daughters, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her funeral 
took place this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, May 12, 1898
********
Mrs. Charles Esslinger of this city died on Monday May 9. She was born in Altenburg, 
Saxony, October 25, 1819 and came to New York in 1838 where she was married to Chas. 
Esslinger who survives her though her senior by a few years. They came to Manitowoc 
in 1850 and have resided here ever since. They had eleven children born to them, five 
of whom are now living, being Arthur Esslinger of Danville, Ill., Mrs. H.B. Burger 
of this city, Mrs. Kate Valentine of Chicago, Mrs. Chas. Bauermeister of Terre Haute, 
Ind., and Anna Esslinger. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
Mrs. Esslinger was a woman in whom the domestic qualities were finely developed. She 
loved her home and her effort was to make it pleasant. She raised a large family and 
adopted children on whom she lavished her affection. She was of a retiring disposition 
but of a most kindly nature and was beloved by all her neighbors.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 12, 1898  pg. 3
********
Arthur Esslinger of Danville, Ill. and Mrs. Chas. Bauermeister of Terre Haute, Ind., 
are here to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs. Chas. Esslinger.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 12, 1898 p.3
********
Chas. Esslinger Jr. of Chicago, Mrs. Ida Meyer of Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. A. Moeller 
of Milwaukee and Wm. Valentin of Chicago arrived on Wednesday to attend the funeral 
of Mrs. Esslinger.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 12, 1898 p.3
********
Living in Ward 1 Manitowoc in 1870
(1870 Manitowoc ward 1 census:
Charles Eslinger, age 60; Sophia, age 50; Ida, age 18; Arthur, age 10; Anna, age 10)
********
[cause: old age]


THEODORA HERMINA ESSLINGER

Theodora Hermina Esslinger died, daughter Charles Esslinger and 
Sophia Esslinger.
Manitowoc Herald, 20 Sept. 1856


PAULINE V. ESTENIK

Mrs. Pauline Estenik, age 93, formerly of 1709 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday, November 17, 1996, at the Virginia Health Care Center, Waukesha.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 1996, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Fr. Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Pauline Blazek was born June 16, 1903, at Lazne Podebrady, 
Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Josef and Anna Svobodova Blazek. She grew 
up and was educated in Czechoslovakia and came to Manitowoc in January of 1921, 
and received her citizenship papers shortly after arriving in Manitowoc. On 
June 23, 1923, she married Steve Estenik in Manitowoc and he preceded her in 
death April 18, 1978. She is a member of Western Fraternal Life Association.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Mary (Mueller) Estenik, 
Waukesha; two nieces, Pavla Sterba, Czechoslovakia, and Vera (Ken) Henrichs, 
Oconomowoc, and their children, Debra Henrichs, Oconomowoc, Barry and Catherine 
Henrichs, Lake Geneva. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Klement of 
Manitowoc, and Anna Sterba of Czechoslovakia, also two brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 1996  P. A2
********
[d. at Waukesh WI/widow of Steve Estenik]


STEVE ESTENIK

Steve Estenik, 80, of 1709 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon in 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family funeral services will be 1 p.m. 
Thursday in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clarence Mueller 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Estenik was born August 20, 1897 in Porubka, Czechoslovakia, son of the late 
Stanley and Cecelia Mikunda Estenik. He immigrated to the United States as a 
young boy in 1913 and settled in Manitowoc in 1920. He married Pauline Blazek 
June 23, 1923 in Manitowoc and was employed at Manitowoc Shipyards for many years 
and later worked as a custodian at the Vocational School until his retirement in 
1963. Mr. Estenik was a member of CZBJ Lodge No. 115 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Mary 
Estenik of Waukesha; four brothers, Tomas, Alois and Medard of Czechoslovakia and 
Joseph of Argentina; a sister, Zofia Estenik of France and a sister-in-law, Mary 
Klement of Manitowoc; a niece, Vera Hendricks and her family of Oconomowoc and 
cousins. A sister, Katusha preceded him in death.
There will be no public visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 19, 1978 page 3


ALBERT ESTERNIK

Albert Esternik, 75, of 836 North 11th street, Manitowoc, following a three 
months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at the Holy Innocents church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1875 and in his youth served in the army of 
his native land. In 1904 he married Miss Paullie Dorica and shortly after they 
came to Manitowoc. He was employed at the Portland Cement company and Reiss Coal 
company and later took employment at the Manitowoc Ship Building company where 
he continued until taken ill. Mrs. Esternik died in 1943. He was a member of the 
CZBJ Lodge.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Valent Hodas in Europe, Mrs. Emma Dent and 
Pauline of Manitowoc and Josephine of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren in Europe.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Monday.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1950  P.2
********
[d. 10-21-1950/age 75 yrs.]


JOSEPHINE A. ESTERNIK

Miss Josephine A. Esternik, 836 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
Jan. 24, 2002 at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc, 
where she had been residing for the past several months.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the 
Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Josephine was the daughter of the late Albert and Pauline Dorica Esternik. Josephine 
attended local schools and had been employed with H. Schmitt and Son Co. She had been 
a long time member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include distant relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, three sisters: Valanta Hodas, Emma Dent and Pauline Esternik.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 2002 P. A5


PAULINE D. ESTERNIK    (d. 1943)

Mrs. Albert Esternik, 66, nee Pauline Donica, of 836 North 11th street, 
died Wednesday night at the Holy Family hospital, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Innocents 
church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Esternik was born in Bohemia in 1877 and in 1899 was married to 
Mrs. (sic) Esternik. In 1906 they came to the United States locating in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors are the widower; and four daughters, Emma, Josephine and Pauline, 
of this city, and Marie, in Bohemia.
The body may be viewed after 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home. The 
rosary will be recited at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, february 4, 1943 P.2
********
[d. 02-03-1943/age 66 yrs./cause: Addison disease/wife of Albert Esternik]


PAULINE E. ESTERNIK    (d.1993)

Pauline E. Esternik, of 836 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, Wis., died Sunday, October 17, 
1993, at the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 1993, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert and Pauline Dorica Esternik. 
She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. She was an employee of Mc Mullen 
and Pitz Construction company from where she retired. She also was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
She is survived by a sister, Josephine Esternik of Manitowoc; also other relatives 
in Czechoslovakia and many friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, 
Valanta Hodas and Emma Dent.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 19, 1993, 
from 5-8 p.m. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. led by Deacon 
Ken Nelesen. Memorials appreciated to the charity of the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, October 18, 1993 P. A2


CHARLES W. EUCHER

Charles (Chuck) Eucher, age 84, of 2306 Long Meadow Lane, Muscatine, Iowa, died 
on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Brodhead, Wis., son of the late Emil and Eva 
(Brees) Eucher. Charles was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 
1942. He was a Sargent in the 70th Infantry Division of the United States Army 
during World War II. He served 15 months in the European Theater and earned both 
the Combat Infantry Award and the Bronze Star. On Aug. 2, 1947, he married the 
former Lorene E. Zapfe in Manitowoc. Charles was the Quality Assurance Manager for 
HON company, retiring in 1989.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Lloyd Eucher and a sister: Shirley 
Blum.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Pat Knutson 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be 
accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 5, 2009


DOROTHY M. "DORIS" EUCHER

Mrs. Dorothy M. Eucher, 74, of 1030 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, April 2, 
1988 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am 
Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Eucher, nee Dorothy Marie Bastian, was born July 25, 1913 at Luxemburg, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late James and Alice Prudhome Bastian. She was married 
to Lloyd Eucher, October 13, 1936 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The 
couple resided in Two Rivers and Manitowoc until 1953 and then at Fond du Lac, 
Wisconsin until 1962 and then at Houston, Texas until 1983 when they came back 
to Manitowoc to make their home. Mrs. Eucher was employed as the Supervisor of 
Concessions at the Astro Dome in Texas for 17 years, retiring in 1982.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; three brothers and five sisters-in-law, Edgar 
and Pauline Bastian of Manitowoc, Donald and Eunice Bastian of Manitowoc, Roland and 
Peggy Bastian of Pearland, Texas, Monica Bastian of Two Rivers and Shirley Blum of 
Waukesha, Wisconsin; a sister and brother-in-law, Viola and John Sleger of Manitowoc; 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles W. and Lorene Eucher of Muscatine, Iowa 
and Ronald Eucher of Manitowoc; a special nephew, Rick J. Bastian, other nieces and 
nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by a sister, Gloria Bastian and two brothers, Lawrence and Elmer Bastian.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 pm. The family requests memorials to the Cancer Research 
Fund of Houston, Texas.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 4, 1988 page 23
********
[bur. on Rick Bastian lot]


EVA EUCHER

Mrs. Eva Eucher, 85, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday evening, May 14, at 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Kenneth Fisk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Eucher, nee Eva Brees, was born Aug. 8, 1897, at Darlington, Wis., daughter 
of the late Clarence and Edith Shockley Brees. She was married to Emil E. Eucher 
in 1915. He preceded her in death in 1937.
Survivors include three sons, Lloyd of Houston, Texas, Charles of Muscatine, Iowa, 
and Ronald of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Blum of Waukesha; a sister, 
Mrs. Alice Nicolaus of Waukesha; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Monday evening 
and Tuesday morning until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1983  P. 3
*******
[widow of Emil Eucher/bur. on Eva and Ronald Eucher lot]
(Eva Dell (nee Brees) Eucher was my paternal grandmother. She was the widow of 
Emil Eartman Uker. He died 30 Mar 1939 in St. Louis, MO and was buried 3 Apr 1939 
at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Juda, Green, WI./sent in by family member/see contributors page)


LLOYD EUCHER

Lloyd Eucher, age 80, of 1020 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
September 16, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 1997, at 
Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. Jay Smoke. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto-Oas Post 
#659.
He was born December 5, 1916, at Brodhead, Wis., son of the late Emil and Eva 
Brees Eucher. Lloyd was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States 
Army from September 28, 1943 to November 4, 1945, in the European Theatre. He 
was involved in the Normandy Invasion and was awarded the Purple Heart medal 
with one oak leaf cluster. He married the former Dorothy M. Bastian on October 13, 
1936, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1988. He then married 
Lucyle Martha Raby on February 14, 1989, at Manitowoc. He resided in Two Rivers 
and Manitowoc until 1953, then moving to Fond du Lac from 1954 to 1962, then moving 
to Houston, Texas until 1983 when he moved back to Manitowoc. Mr. Eucher was employed 
at Warren Electric Company, Houston, Texas, until his retirement in 1979. He was a 
life member of the V.F.W. Post #659 of Manitowoc, the Disabled American Veterans 
and the Manitowoc Braille Club.
Survivors include his wife, Lucyle Martha Eucher, Manitowoc; two brothers and one 
sister-in-law, Charles W. and Lorene Eucher, Muscatine, Iowa, Ronald Eucher, Manitowoc; 
one sister, Shirley Blum, Waukesha; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald and 
Eunice Bastian, Manitowoc, Pauline Bastian, Manitowoc, Monica Bastian, Two Rivers, 
Viola and John Sleger, Manitowoc. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time 
of service at 10 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or the Diabetes Association 
Foundation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1997  P. A2


LORENE E. EUCHER

Lorene E. Eucher, age 86, died on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at Clive, Iowa.
Lorene was born February 9, 1927, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of 
the late Wilmar and Lilly (Wilde) Zapfe. She was confirmed April 6, 1941 at 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and attended 
7th and 8th grades in their parochial school. She graduated from Lincoln High 
School in Manitowoc with the class of 1945 and was a member of the National 
Honor Society.
She married Charles W. Eucher on August 2, 1947, at Wesley United Methodist 
Church in Manitowoc. They lived in Mason City, Ames, and Muscatine, Iowa, and 
Hopkins, Minnesota.
Lorene was active in First United Methodist Church Women, Mary Rachael Circle 
in Muscatine, Iowa. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, pet dogs, reading, 
and corresponding with numerous friends and relatives.
A much beloved family includes three sons and daughter in laws; a daughter and 
son in law; five grandchildren; one brother in law and a niece; and a nephew 
(private). She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 2009, her 
parents, and her sister, Esther.
Funeral services will be held at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th Street, 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on February 21, 2013 at 11 a.m.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. Internment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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.
Herald Times Reporter


THOMAS M. EUCKE

Thomas M. Eucke, age 77, of 1445 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, March 8, 
1999, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 1999, at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Joel Otto, with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will (sic) accorded by 
the Otto Oas V.F.W. Post #659.
He was born June 6, 1921, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Martha Heldt 
Eucke. He served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1946, when he was 
discharged as a Sergeant. He was a past member of the V.F.W. Post #6707, Kiel, 
Wis. 
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Valerie Eucke, 
Denver, Colo., Dennis and Rose Eucke, Milwaukee, Todd and Laurie Eucke, Aurora, 
Ill.; one granddaughter, Ashley Eucke, Aurora, Ill.; three sisters, Thelma 
Stupecky, Shawano, Evelyn Engelbrecht, Two Rivers, Angeline Martin, Shawano; 
one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Bill and Carol Ballman, Manitowoc; 
Shirley Eucke-Wimmer, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews also survive. Besides his 
parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Benthein, Bob Eucke; 
one sister, Florence Biel.
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home from 10 a.m. on 
Friday until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the First German Ev. Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1999 P. A2


ESTELLE H. EULERT

Estelle H. Eulert, beloved wife of the late Walter O.; devoted mother of Donald 
(Cousette) and Joanne (Harold) Fotre; loving grandmother of Sharon (Scott) Korecky,
 Cathy (Richard) Schweigel and Shana Eulert; great-grandmother of Stephanie, 
Timothy and Kimberly; sister-in-law of Lucille Krizanowski. Visitation of Skaja-
Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Sunday 3 p.m. until time of 
service 8 p.m. Interment private, Manitowoc, WI. In lieu of flowers, contributions 
to the St. Matthew Lutheran Home Bus Fund, 160 N. Western Age, Park Ridge, 
appreciated. 708-966-7302.
Chicago Tribune, May 24, 1992  P. 7
********
[d. at Park Ridge IL/widow of Arthur Ahlswede and Walter Eulert/cause: broncho pneumonia]


ANNIE EVANS

Annie Evans
Death • Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Deaths Index, 1878-1922
Name	Annie Evans
[Annie Alfson]
Birth Date	22 Sep 1835
Birth Place	Norway
Death Date	15 Apr 1916
Death Place	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Burial Date	16 Apr 1916
Burial Place	Manitowac, Wisconsin
Death Age	80
Occupation	Housewife
Race	White
Marital Status	Widowed
Gender	Female
Residence	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Father Name	K Alfson
Father Birth Place	Norway
Mother Birth Place	Norway
FHL Film Number	1276298
"Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Deaths Index, 1878-1922"
*****
[Annie Evans/bur 04-17-1916/age 85 yrs/cause: chronic nephritis]


CECELIA EVANS

Cecelia C. Evans, age 104, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, Illinois, 
died Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Windsor's Johnson Health Care Center in Carol 
Stream, Illinois. She was born January 25, 1911 in Frisco, OK.
Cecelia was second in a family of three daughters. Her parents, McPherson and 
Grace Maddox, served as teachers under civil service on several Indian reservations 
at that time.
When Cecelia was three years old the family moved to Hemet, California, where she 
went through grade and high school, graduating at the age of 15. From there she 
attended the University of Southern California.
After experiencing a conversion to Christ, Cecelia determined to abandon previous 
ambitions in order to serve HIM and graduated from Life Pacific College in Los 
Angeles.
On September 29, 1930 she married Maurice Evans and they began a lifetime of service 
for the Lord - 25 years in pastoral ministry and 38 years in administrative work in 
the Great Lakes District office of the Foursquare Gospel Church. They were also 
active in the District Youth Camps and in Sunday School Conferences in Midwestern 
churches.
In 1989 they retired to Manitowoc, WI where Maurice passed away after a massive 
stroke in 1993. Cecelia moved to Windsor Park in 1994 where she has enjoyed an 
active retirement working with the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry, teaching 
English to Windsor workers, leading a group of ladies who faithfully fold napkins 
everyday for Windsor's dining room, as well as participating in the bell ringers 
choir and other activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and sisters Grace Maddox and 
Margie LaMar.
She is survived by 2 daughters; 5 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 step 
great-grandchildren; 2 gr.gr.grandchildren; and 1 step gr.gr.grandchild.
Burial services were held privately at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI.
Hultgren Funeral Home & Cremation Services
304 N. Main Street
Wheaton, Illinois 60187


CLARA (KUEHNE) EVANS

WIFE OF CHICAGO NEWSPAPERMAN BURIED HERE 
Mrs. Evans Niece of Emil Teitgen Brought Here For Burial 
Clara, the wife of Wm. G. Evans, a well known newspaper man of Chicago, died 
at a hospital in the latter city Wednesday after a lingering illness caused by 
pulmonary tuberculosis. 
The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuehne, who conducted 
a hotel at the Four Corners and was born here 38 years ago. The past eighteen 
years she has been a resident of Chicago. Her remains arrived here this morning 
and were interred at Evergreen cemetery beside the grave of her daughter, who was 
buried there in 1897. Besides the husband her 8 year old daughter survives her. 
The deceased was a niece of Emil Teitgen, her mother having been his elder sister. 
Justice Falge officiated at the funeral. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 12, 1913  P. 4
********
[bur. 09-12-1913/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Joseph Kuehne lot]


MABLE RUTH EVANS

Mrs. Ruth Klicka Evans of Park Ridge, Ill, daughter of Mrs. Alvina 
Chloupek Klicka, a former Manitowoc resident, died at Park Ridge, 
Ill, last Wednesday.
Her mother, her husband John and two sons, Ransell and Alvin are 
among the survivors.
Funeral services were held Saturday, and the Misses Addie and Clara 
Prochazka of Manitowoc attended the rites.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 28, 1944 P.2
********
[died at Park Ridge, IL/age 45 yrs./cremains/cause: carcinoma of liver/
wife of John Evans/bur. on Mrs. Alvina Klicka lot-her mother]


MAURICE R. EVANS

Rev. Maurice R. Evans, age 84, of 1825 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, December 11, 1993, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Faith Evangelical Free 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. John White and 
the Rev. Fred Parker.
He was born April 9, 1909, at British East Africa, son of the late Richard H. 
and Maude Kahle Evans. He married the former Cecelia Maddox on September 29, 
1930, at Kenosha, Wis. Rev. Evans graduated from L.I.F.E. Bible College, Los 
Angeles and then continued his education at the University of Minnesota. He 
was a minister with foursquare Gospel Church for 63 years. His active ministry 
took him across the United States including Los Angeles, Calif., Cambridge, 
Ohio, Rhinelander, Wis., Minneapolis, Minn., and Kenosha, Wis., retiring in 
June of 1989 to Manitowoc, Wis. He enjoyed photography, music and was an avid 
reader and enjoyed God’s creations in the outdoors.
An important aspect of the gospel he preached was based on one of his favorite 
Scriptures:
If we confess our sin, he (God) is faithful and just and will forgive us our 
sins and will purify us from all unrightousness (sic) I John 1:9 (NIV)
Survivors include his wife, Cecelia M. Evans, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-
in-law, Joyce and Ivan Fahs, Wheaton, Ill., Joan and Marvin Orewiler, LerRoy, 
Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie LaMar, Santa Barbara, Calif, Florance Evans, 
Midland, Mich.; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one nephew; two 
nieces; other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death 
by one brother, Donald.
Friends may call at Faith Evangelical Free Church, Manitowoc, from 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of memorial services at 2 p.m. Private family committed 
services will be held Wednesday morning at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Memorials may be made to Foursquare Missions or Faith Evangelical Free Church, 
Manitowoc. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1993  P. A2


OTELIA EVANS

Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Evans of Warrens, this state, arrived here on Monday bringing 
with them the body of their 14-months child, a little girl. The remains were 
interred in the cemetery here. Mrs. Evans is a grand-daughter of Mrs. Teitgen 
of Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 10, 1898  pg. 3
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[bur. 03-05-1898/age 14 mo./cause: entroica]


RAYMOND D. EVANSON

Funeral services for Raymond D. Evenson (sic) 48, of Shoto, who died Monday 
evening, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Manitowoc, officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were George Sekadlo, Paul Engeldinger, Hilary Gretz, Eli Prochnow, 
Jack Tribeck and John Meneau.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1960  P.18 
********
[bur. on Richard H. Prausa lot]


ELMER H. EVENSON

Elmer H. Evenson, 76, of 949 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. 
The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Evenson was born July 6, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole 
and Emma Videberg Evenson. He farmed until 1949 when he moved to Manitowoc. He 
married Irene Rusch June 20, 1917, at Valders West Church.
Survivors include his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Lester (Inez) Matejovetz, Mrs. 
Edwin (Violet) Burns and Mrs. Walter (Clara Belle) Kinzel, of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Hubert (Marian) Haupt, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert (Salome) Haupt, of 
Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. John (Beverly) Marken, of Milwaukee; two sisters, 
Mrs. Alma Hougen, of Valders and Mrs. Orville Fehrmann, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; 
18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972
*********
[d. 05-25-1972/age 76 yrs.]
(b. 6 July 1895/d. May 1972/SSDI)


GEORGE O. EVENSON

George O. Evenson, age 84, formerly of 1216 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, October 27, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2000, at St. 
Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Staude, burial will 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
George was born January 30, 1916, in Manitowoc, son of the late Otis and Inga 
Hanson Evenson. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class 
of 1933 from Lincoln High School. George was employed for many years as a Tool 
& Die Maker at Mirro Aluminum Company until his retirement in 1981. He married 
the former June Woerfel, February 14, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa. He was a member of 
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, June Evenson, Manitowoc; one son, William Evenson, 
Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Kenneth Schuyler, Oneida; 
four grandchildren, Michele Wagner, Green Bay and her special friend, Paul Smith, 
Mike Wagner, Green Bay, Katie Evenson, Madison, Erik Evenson, Green Bay; one 
great grandchild, Nicholas Wagner, Green Bay; one sister, Marcella Zabel, Green 
Bay; two sisters-in-law, Rose Schneck, Illinois, Shirley Krejcie, Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews, other relative and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
on Thursday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 2000  P. A2


INGA EVENSON

Mrs. Otis Evenson, 91, formerly of 602 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Sun Valley Nursing Home, Green Bay, after a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be at 1:30 pm Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Evenson, the former Inga Hansen, was born Sept. 14, 1875 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Hansen. She was married to Mr. Evenson 
March 1, 1913 at Manitowoc, where the couple located. He died in 1960. She was 
a charter member of St. Paul's Ladies Aid.
Survivors are a son, George of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Zabel, of 
Green Bay; six grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 3 pm Sunday 
until 12:30 am Monday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body 
lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Nov. 5, 1966 page M13
********
[d. 11-5-1966, Green Bay, WI/age 91 yrs/widow of Otis Evenson]


IRENE P. EVENSON

Mrs. Irene P. Evenson, 86, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
Dec. 25, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. 
The Rev. Carl W. Peters will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Evenson was born July 22, 1897, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the 
late Otto and Ida Luebke Rusch. She was married to Elmer Evenson June 20, 1917, 
at Valders. He preceded her in death in 1972. Mrs. Evenson was a member of Faith 
Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church Women.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Inez and Lester Matejovetz of 
Manitowoc, Violet Burns of Manitowoc, Marian and Hubert Haupt of Manitowoc, 
Salome and Robert Haupt of Route 1, Manitowoc, Beverly and Robert Schwister of 
Milwaukee and Walter Kinzel of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Leona and 
Victor Griffen of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Belinda Rusch of Shakapee, Minn., 
and Laura Rusch Trephan of Sheboygan; 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Clarabell 
Kinzel, three brothers, Walter, Hugo and Adolph Rusch; two sisters, Ester Rusch 
and Agnes Freund; a son-in-law, Edwin Burns and two great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be 
made to Faith Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1983  P. 3
********
[widow of Elmer H. Evenson]


JUNE CLAIRE EVENSON

June C. Evenson, age 89, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 
2006, at San Luis Nursing Home in Ashwaubenon. 
The former June Woerfel was born April 15, 1917 in Manitowoc, a daughter of the 
late William and Dorothea Hardow Woerfel. She grew up in Manitowoc and was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School in 1935. June was married to George O. Evenson 
on February 14, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2000. 
June was employed for many years at the Mirro Corp., as a cost accountant. She 
was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: William O. (Patti S.) Evenson, 
Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law: Barbara (Kenneth) Schuyler, Oneida; four 
grandchildren: Michele Smith, Green Bay; Mike Wagner, Green Bay, and his fiancee: 
Cindy Nowak; Katie Evenson, Miami Beach, Fla.; Erik Evenson, Wausau; two great-
grandchildren: Nicholas Wagner, Green Bay; Brandon P. Smith, Green Bay; two 
sisters: Rose Schneck, Elkhorn; Shirley Krejcie, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: 
Marcella Zabel, Green Bay; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. 
She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, 818 State St. The Rev. 
Brian Staude will officiate, with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. A memorial fund has been established 
in her name for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 2006


MARY EVENSON

Mrs. Raymond Evenson , 45, of 530 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Glen Hunke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Mrs. Evenson was born Mary Welnicke, Dec. 19, 1922, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of Joseph and Rose Kellner Welnicke. She was married to Raymond Evenson 
June 22, 1942 at Manitowoc and they resided here. He preceded her in death in 
1960. 
Survivors include a son, (private), and a daughter (private); the parents Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Welnicke, of Manitowoc, five brothers, (private) and two sisters 
(private). 
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home until 
12 noon Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church here. The body 
will lie in state until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1967  P. 17 
*******
[widow of Raymond D. Evanson/bur. on Richard H. Prausa lot]


OTIS EVENSON

Otis Evenson, 82, of 602 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Hoff will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Evenson was born Dec. 10, 1877, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Torger and Lena Knutson Evenson. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Evenson married Inga 
Hansen at Manitowoc March 1, 1913. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.,
from 1936 until retirement in 1950. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, the 
Men's Club of St. Paul Church and Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 849.
Surviving are his wife, a son, George of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Zabel 
of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Jenkins of Chicago and Mrs. A.J. Oster of 
Canada; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960  P. 3
**********
[d. 04-23-1960 at Green Bay, WI/age 82 yrs./bur. on Otis and Inga Evenson lot]
**********
Miss Clara Mickelson of Two Creeks and Otis Evenson of Valders were married on 
Thursday afternoon in the Norwegian Lutheran Church. The bride was attired in 
white silk trimmed with had embroidery applique and Battenberg and carried a 
bouquet of bridal roses. The bride's sister, Miss Ida, was the maid of honor. 
The groom was attended by his brother, John Evenson. After the ceremony a 
wedding supper was served. The dining room was beautifully decorated with 
carnations and chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Evenson will occupy their new home 
in Valders.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Nov. 16, 1908
*********
(Clara is in Our Savior Lutheran cemetery in Cato township. She is buried under
Evanson.)


ELLA M. EWALD

Mrs. Ferdinand Ewald, 80, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc died Tuesday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. A.T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Ella Ludwig was born March 3, 1887, in the Town of Newton, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Kieselhorst Ludwig. She was married to Ferdinand 
Ewald Oct. 25, 1906, in the Town of Newton. He died in 1953. Mrs. Ewald was 
a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John Church.
She is survived by two sons, Ellsworth, of Phoenix, Ariz. and John, of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Elda DeJough and Mr. Olga Tincknell, of Norwalk, 
Calif., a sister, Mrs. George Baruth, of Manitowoc, a brother, John Ludwig of 
Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, 
Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday when the casket will be 
moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Ewald may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1968  P. T7
*******
[widow of Ferdinand Ewald]
(Ella Ewald/d. 01/23/1968/bur. 01/26/1968/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)


FERDINAND T. EWALD

Ferdinand T. Ewald, 71, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, retired farmer, died Saturday 
night at his home, following a heart attack. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran 
Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. Fred Knueppel will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born in Newton in 1881 and in 1906 married Miss Ella Ludwig. They 
located on a farm in Newton. Ten years ago they retired and moved to a home 
in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
Ewald had been a director of the Manitowoc Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 
40 years and also served as a deputy sheriff for many years. 
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Henry DeYoung of Norwald, Calif., 
and Mrs. Robert Tinkwell, of Marquette, Mich.; two sons, Ellsworth of Phoenix, 
Ariz., and John of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; brother, Adolph of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; and 
seven grandchildren. 
Friends at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Tuesday noon. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1953  P. 17 
********
[bur. 10-07-1953/age 71 yrs.] 
(Ferdinand Theodore Ewald/d. 10/03/1953/bur. 10/07/1953/from records of 
St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)


HARRY EWALD

Harry Jul Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Harry Jul Ewald
Death Date	8 May 1889
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume	02
Page number	0327
Reel	049
Image	2163
Index Volume	01
Sequence Number	100415
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Hary Jub Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Hary Jub Ewald
Color/Sex: W M
Age: 1 yr
Father: Albert Ewald
Mother: Bertha Ewald
Birthplace: Ironwood Mich
Birth Date: 14 May 1888
Death Date: 8 May 1889
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Bronchitis
Burial place: City Cem.
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


LILLY IDA EWALD

Lillie Iwald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Lillie Iwald
Gender  Female
Birth Date	9 Apr 1886
Birth Place	Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin
Father  Albert Iwald
Mother  Bertha Vogel
FHL Film Number	1305085
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Lillie Iwald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Lillie Iwald
Birth Date	9 Apr 1886
Birth Place	Marathon, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	0124
Record Number	002815
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Lilly Ida Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Lilly Ida Ewald
Death Date	18 Jul 1886
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume	02
Page number	0027
Reel	049
Image	0502
Index Volume	01
Sequence Number	100425
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Lilly Ida Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name:  Lilly Ida Ewald
Color/Sex: White Female
Age: 3 months  2 days
Father:  Albert Ewald
Mother: Bertha Ewald
Birthplace: Wausau, Wis.
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1886
Death Date:  18 Jul 1886
Death County:  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Cramps
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc Wis
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


WILHELM J. J. EWALD

Wilhelm J Ewald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Wilhelm J Ewald
Birth Date	6 Apr 1885
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	0117
Record Number	001367
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Wilhelm J J Ewald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Wilhelm J J Ewald
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Date	6 Apr 1885
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Albert Ewald
Mother  Bertha Vogel
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
W J J Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	W J J Ewald
Death Date	27 Apr 1885
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume	01
Page number	0512
Reel	049
Image	0320
Index Volume	01
Sequence Number	100441
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Wilhelm J.j. Ewald
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Wilhelm J.j. Ewald
Color/Sex: White Male
Father: Albert Ewald
Mother: Bertha Vogel
Birthplace: Manitowoc Wis.
Birth Place: 6 Apr 1885
Death Date: 27 Apr 1885
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Cramps
Burial place: Ev Green Cemetery
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


ADELE EWEN

News has been received of the death at Appleton Friday of Mrs. George Ewen, 
former Manitowoc resident.
She was born Adela Boecher in Manitowoc and attended schools in Manitowoc, 
later teaching. She was married to Mr. Ewen and they resided in various 
state cities and at one time operated a restaurant in the Beer’s building 
in Manitowoc. Later they located in Appleton. 
Survivors are a son, Querin of Wauwatosa, and a granddaughter, (private). 
Funeral services will be held in Appleton Tuesday morning and the casket 
will be brought to the chapel in Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc between 
11 a.m. and noon for interment in Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 1, 1951  P. 2 
*******
[bur. 10-01-1951/d. at Appleton, WI/age 81 yrs./bur. on
George A. Ewen lot]


GEORGE Q. EWEN

George Q. Ewen Funeral Is To Be At Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 
Funeral services will be held from the chapel at Evergreen cemetery at 11:30 a.m. 
Tuesday for George Q. Ewen, a former resident of Manitowoc who died Saturday 
afternoon at his home in Appleton. He was 65 years of age. 
The deceased was born in this city in 1870 and later located in other Wisconsin 
cities traveling for a number of outside companies. He was married here to Miss 
Adela Boecher. Mr. Ewen returned to Manitowoc to operate a restaurant for a few 
years and then left to locate at Appleton. 
He traveled for the Chicago Tube and Iron company for the last 20 years, making 
Appleton his headquarters. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the U.C.T. and 
the Knights of Pythias. 
Survivors are his widow; a son Quirin, 4_, Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. James 
Collins, and Mrs. Lyman Steffen, Antigo. 
Following services at Appleton at 10 a.m. tomorrow the body will be brought to 
Evergreen cemetery here for interment. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1935  P. 14 
*******
[George Q. Ewen/bur. 03-12-1935/d. at Appleton, WI/cause: myocarditis]


QUIRIN EWEN

Mr. Quirin Ewen, County Treasurer, died on Monday morning about 2. He was 31
years old. He leaves a wife and 2 children. His parents and sisters are 
farmers in Kossuth.
Der Nord Westen, 4 May 1876
*********
IN MEMORIUM
The following resolution on the death of Quiren(sic) Ewen were passed by a 
committee appointed by Manitowoc Steam Engine Co. No. 1 at their last regular 
meeting:
Whereas: Quiren Ewen, an esteemed member of our company has been removed from 
our midst by death and as members of the company we desire to mingle our sorrow 
with the general grief and pay a fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased 
as an expression of our feelings, therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss which this company has sustained in 
the death of our companion, realizing that in his untimely end we have parted 
with a kind, true and noble member.
Resolved, That while we bow in submission to this affliction and mourn his loss, 
we will treasure his memory in our hearts and always remember his many virtues 
and generous traits of character.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family in their 
sore affliction and sorrow.
Resolved, That our thanks are due the members of the Fire Department for 
accompanying and assisting in paying the last sad tribute to his earthly remains.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased 
fellow member and friend and published in the local papers.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., May 11, 1876


MAE CECELIA EWERT

Mae C. Ewert, age 75, of 1020 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday Aug. 1, 2003, 
at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at St. John's United 
Church of Christ. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Chuck Morkin with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born May 30, 1928, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late George and 
Beatrice Willet Hephner. On Sept. 6, 1947, she married Ralph C. Ewert in Wausau. 
He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1997. The couple owned and operated Ewert Body 
Shop in Manitowoc for many years. Mae also worked as a clerk for Manitowoc County 
Social Services. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and a member 
of the Women's Guild at the Church. 
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Rodney Ewert and wife Bonnie Dahl, 
Apple Valley, Minn., Randy and Barbara Ewert, Cleveland, Wis., Ross and Joy Ewert, 
Burnsville, Minn.; one daughter and son-in-law: Jayne and Robert Szymczak, Mequon, 
Wis.; eight grandchildren: Bradley and Kristin Szymczak, Tom, Joe and Kelly Ewert, 
Sam, Elizabeth and Sarah Ewert; five sisters and two brothers-in-law: Rose Otterson, 
Cloquet, Minn., Virginia Olsen, Hilbert, Wis., Delores and Francis Lenz, Chilton, 
Wis., Jeanette and George Luetjen, Kiel, Wis., Mary Ann Hephner, Marion, Ind.; one 
brother and two sisters-in-law: Robert and Angie Hephner, Chilton, Wis., Mae Ewert, 
Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She also 
was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday Aug. 4, 2003. Friends may also call Tuesday morning at 
St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2003


RALPH C. EWERT

Ralph C. Ewert, age 72, of 1020 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
January 3, 1997, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, after a brief stay.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert 
Meyer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside 
Services will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
He was born April 6, 1924, in Edgar, Wis., son of the late Albert and Lily Leffel 
Ewert. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Brule River 
Sportsman Club, and the Ozaukee County Ducks Unlimited.
Survivors include his wife, Mae Ewert, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-
in-law, Rodney Ewert and Bonnie Dahl, Apple Valley, Minn., Randy and Barbara Ewert, 
Cleveland, Ross Ewert, Savage, Minn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Robert 
Szymczak, Mequon; five grandchildren, Bradley and Kristin Szymczak, Tom, Joe and 
Kelly Ewert; five sisters, Edna Novitzke, Merrill, Lorraine Hilgemann, Stratford, 
Myrtle Krause, Edgar, Alice Knetter, Wausau, Mae Ewert, Wausau; his mother-in-law, 
Beatrice Hephner, Hilbert; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and his father–in-law, George 
Hephner.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Monday and 
Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1997  P. A2
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[husband of Mae]