JOSEPH R. FREDENBERG Joseph R Fredenberg Death • U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019 Name Joseph R Fredenberg Death Age 69 Birth Date 27 Sep 1929 Death Date 17 Sep 1999 Interment Place Wisconsin, USA Cemetery Address 930 N 18th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Cemetery Evergreen Cem Notes Pfc Us Army Korea "U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019" ***** Joseph R Fredenberg Death • U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 Name Joseph R Fredenberg Gender Male Birth Date 27 Sep 1929 Death Date 17 Sep 1999 SSN 398266713 Enlistment Branch ARMY Enlistment Date 25 Jun 1948 Discharge Date 19 Apr 1950 Page number 1 "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010" ***** Joseph R. Fredenberg Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name Joseph R. Fredenberg Social Security Number XXX Birth Date 27 Sep 1929 Issue year Before 1951 Issue State Wisconsin Last Residence 54220, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Death Date 17 Sep 1999 "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" ***** [cremation] [He was a seasonal worker at Evergreen Cemetery and was in the army during the Korean War.]
FLEUR-ANGE R. FREDERICK Mrs. Fleur-Ange R. Frederick, 84, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1445 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, April 30, at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Frederick was born Jan. 31, 1898, at Troisreviers, Province of Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julien Dandurand. She was educated in Canada which included 2 years of music at Urselin College, Province of Quebec, Canada. She spent most of her life in Canada and California, moving to Manitowoc in 1981 to live with her daughter. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marc and June Frederick of Orange, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and William Tkacz of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home Monday from 9:30 a.m until the time of serivce. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1982 P. 3 ******* [bur. on Helene Tkacz lot (daughter)] (Fleurang/b. 31 Jan 1898/d. Apr 1982/SSDI)
EDMUND FREDRICH Edmund Fried. Aug. Fredrich/b. 7 March 1888/d. 20 November 1890/ age 2 years, 7 [8] months, 13 days/survivor: Widow Maria Fredrich (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.) ******** Death of pneumonia on 20 Nov. of Edward Friedrich, little son of the late Wilhelm Friedrich in Town Liberty, at the age of 2 yrs. 9 mos. The funeral took place Mon. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Liberty. Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1890 ******** The following from the cemetery office: [I have Edmund Fredrich, age 2, buried on an unknown date in 1890 on C-21-1] [Perhaps these people were originally buried in Liberty as one obit says, but I show them now in Evergreen. That’s probably why I can’t find burial dates in the register near their death dates. The double lot was paid for on 9/23/1897.
ELSIE FREDRICH Mrs. Elsie Fredrich, 85, a resident of Heritage Nursing Center, and formerly of 2521 Saemann Ave., died at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital Sunday following a short illness. She was the widow of Paul. The former Elsie Rehwaldt, she was born in Sheboygan, Oct. 22, 1889, a daughter of the late Oscar and Marie Rehwaldt. On July 25, 1911, she married Mr. Fredrich. He died in 1964. She was a meber if Ebenezer United Church of Christ, its Dorcas Circle and Sheboygan West Suburban Homemakers. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nickel's Funeral Home, the Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor of Ebenezer UCC, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 10, 1975 - Page 12 ******* [d. at Sheboygan WI/widow of Paul Fredrich]
FREDRICK FREDRICH Youth Is Laid To Rest Following Services Saturday Funeral services for Fredrick William Fredrich, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrich, who passed away Wednesday at his hom on the Upper Falls road, were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ballhorn Funeral temple. The Rev. Louis Berndt officiated, and burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. During services, Mrs. C.H. Kurtz sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus"; Mrs. L.D. Bernde and Mrs. W. DeVoy sang "Some Day He'll Make it Plain"; and the three singers formed a trio to sing "Asleep in Jesus." Pallbearers were Harvey N. Price, Robert Rehwaldt, Ralph Ramaker, Jr., Don Hacker, Richard Hoerz and Wallace Konrad. Sheboygan Press, Monday, Sept. 29, 1941 p.2
FRIEDRICH WILH. ERDMANN FREDRICH Friedrich Wilh. Erdmann Fredrich/b. 7 November 1859/d. 16 February 1890/ survivors: the widow, Maria Sophia Siemers, 2 children/cause: tuberculosis/ age, 30 years, 3 months, 9 days. (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.) ******** ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL. First publication March 20th. 1890. State of Wisconsin, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the Estate of Frederick William Edmund Fredrich, Deceased, In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Frederick William Edmund Fredrich late of the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, deceased, having been delivered into said Court: And Mary Fredrich, of said Town of Liberty in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Frederick William Edmund Fredrich died testate, at the said town, in said County, on the sixteenth day of February 1890; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Mary Fredrich is named therein as Executrix and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Mary Fredrich. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 15th day of April A.D. 1890, at 10 o'clock, A.M. of that day. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication of a copy of this order in the Nord-Westen, a newspaper printed and published in said County, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. Dated March 6th 1890. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Der Nord Westen, March 27, 1890 P. 5 ******** The following from the cemetery office: [I have Wilhelm E. Fredrich, age unknown, buried on an unknown date in 1890 on C-21-1] [Perhaps these people were originally buried in Liberty as one obit says, but I show them now in Evergreen. That’s probably why I can’t find burial dates in the register near their death dates. The double lot was paid for on 9/23/1897.
MARTHA FREDRICH Martha Maria Mathilde, daughter of Wilhelm Fredrich & Marie Siemers, died 17 November 1888 at age of 4 years, 9 months & 15 days. (b. about 2 February 1884) (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.) ******** The following from the cemetery office: [I have Martha M.O. Frederick, age 4, buried on an unknown date in 1888 on C-21-1] [Perhaps these people were originally buried in Liberty as one obit says, but I show them now in Evergreen. That’s probably why I can’t find burial dates in the register near their death dates. The double lot was paid for on 9/23/1897.
PAUL W. FREDRICH Paul W. Fredrich, 78, a resident of Sunny Ridge Home, Sheboygan, the past few months, died unexpectedly late Tuesday morning after an apparent heart attack. He formerly resided at 2521 Saemann Ave., Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Nickel’s Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, the Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fredrich was born in Manitowoc County April 30, 1886, son of the late William and Mary Fredrich. On July 25, 1911, he married the former Elsie Rehwaldt of Sheboygan. They resided at Chicago and in 1912 the couple moved to Sheboygan where Fredrich was in partnership with Beutel Bros. coaster wagon works for several years. From 1936 to 1942 he served as Town Clerk and later served as Federal Income Tax Officer at Manitowoc and Sheboygan. The past two years he was an income tax consultant out of his home. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Sheboygan, and was a member of the Brotherhood Society. He is survived by his wife. A son preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1964 P. 11 ****** [d. at Sheboygan WI]
CLARENCE W. FREDRICK Clarence W. Fredrick, 67, of 1119 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fredrick was born Nov. 24, 1906, at Ontonagon, Mich., son of the late David and Mary Anderson Fredrick. He came to Wisconsin in 1931. He married Lucille Wenndorf Dec. 31, 1930, at Manitowoc, where they resided. He had been employed as a foreman in the pipefitting department at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, from 1931 to 1971. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F & A.M., and Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, R.A.M. He was a past master of the lodge and served on the board of trustees. Mrs. Fredrick preceded him in death in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, (private); two brothers, Theodore, of Lombard, Ill., and Howard, of Ashland; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Luedeke, of Milwaukee and three grandsons. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society, Memorial Hospital or charities of the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1974 P. 12
LUCILLE M. FREDRICK Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Fredrick, 59, of 1119 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Pallbearers were Oscar Anderson, Archie Fehring, William Suckow, Frank Hrabik, Louis Bishop and Maulden Maule. Manitowoc Herald Times–Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13 ******* [d. 06-28-1965/age 59 yrs./wife of Clarence W. Fredrick]
PHILIP JAMES FREDRICK [d. at St. Lukes Hosp. Chicago IL/bur. on Roy Houghton lot]
BERTHA M. FREE Mrs. Bertha M. Free, 99, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Saturday afternoon, August 23, 1986 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce McKenney and Rev. Lyle Luchterhand will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Free, nee Mrs. Bertha Marie Hecker, was born July 25, 1987 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Herman and Louisa Maas Hecker. She married Charles Free on November 11, 1908, in the town of Newton. He preceded her in death May 30, 1951. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Elmer H. and Bernice Free of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Hilda Wagner of Manitowoc and Anita and Roland Klessig of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Emil, Julius and Herman Hecker; three sisters, Emma Free, Caroline Heydrich and Anna Behringer and a grandson, Jerome Free. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday afternoon and Tuesday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 25, 1986 page 14 ******** [widow of Charles Free]
CHARLES F. FREE Carl (sic) F. Free, 65, of route 4, Manitowoc, town of Manitowoc Rapids farmer, died Wednesday morning of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Roekle will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Free was born in Liberty in 1885 and in 1908 married Miss Bertha Hecker. They located on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd Wagner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Roland Klessig of Newton; son Elmer of Manitowoc Rapids; three brothers, Henry of route 4, Manitowoc, Louis and George of Liberty; and seven grand- children. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1951 P. 2 ******* [d. 05-30-1951/age 65 yrs.]
DOROTHY M. FREE Mrs. Elmer H. Free, 54, of 820 N. 42nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Free, nee Dorothy M. Kluczinske, was born March 4, 1916, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Bertha Ann Kreie Kluczinske. She was married to Elmer Free No. 30, 1935, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband and four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Rehnold, of Rhinelander; two sisters, Miss Gladys Kluczinske and Mrs. Aneeda Giffey of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren. A son, Jerome, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1971 ******** [d. 01-14-1971/age 54 yrs./wife of Elmer Free]
ELMER H. FREE Elmer H. Free, age 92, formerly of 2019 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, April 29, 2007, at Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Elmer was born July 16, 1914, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Charles and Bertha (Hecker) Free. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1932, and attended Manitowoc Business College graduating in 1933. On Nov. 30, 1935, he married Dorothy Kluczinski. She preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 1971. He then married Bernice (Michalkiewicz) Ebel on Dec. 29, 1973. She preceded him in death June 9, 2004. Elmer worked at Worel Hardware Company for several years; J.J. Stangel Hardware Company for over 20 years; retiring from Paragon Electric in 1982. He enjoyed wood carving and playing cards. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law: Elmer F. and Lila Free Jr., Harlan R. Free, Leroy C. and Diane Free, Dan R. and Diane Free, all of Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Janice and Bruce Matte, Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister: Anita Klessig, Newton. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one son: Jerome Free; one granddaughter: Sandra; one sister: Hilda Wagner; two brothers-in-law: Floyd Wagner and Roland Klessig. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 1, 2007 (TODAY), at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow immediately after Mass at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on May 1 (TODAY), at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 1, 2007 pg. A3
ERHARDT H. FREE Erhardt H. Free, age 87, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Thursday morning, September 13, 2012 at the care center. Erhardt was born on October 6, 1924 in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late George and Emma Hecker Free. Erhardt attended Trinity Lutheran School in the town of Liberty. He entered the United States Army and served overseas in the Philippines as a Military Police Sergeant. After his honorable discharge Erhardt returned home and went to carpenter apprentice training school. He then became employed with various local construction companies retiring from Burge Boat Company in 1983. On May 20, 1967 Erhardt married Elaine Vreeke at First Lutheran Church Chapel in Manitowoc. Erhardt was a long time member of First Lutheran Church and served as a volunteer with the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department. He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Elaine; one daughter and son-in-law: Julie and Mike Donahue, Manitowoc, WI; three step children: Barbara Grandoe, Milwaukee, WI; Richard (Sheryl) Vreeke, Lynden, WA; Jeanie Kealey, Austin, TX; five step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren; one brother-in-law: Henry Carmody, Manitowoc, WI; one sister-in-law: Helen Free, Manitowoc, WI; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Emma Free; two brothers: Erwin and his wife Margaret Free; Harold Free; one sister: Evelyn Carmody; one grandson: Travis Rauen. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Roald Harswick with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Cremation will have taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Following the graveside services there will be a luncheon at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church Chapel on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to First Lutheran Church. Online condolences to the family can be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and the Aurora Visiting Nurses Association for their compassionate care given to Erhardt while he was under their care. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 14, Sept. 16, 2012
HENRY FREE Henry Free ?????, died early Monday ??? at the homestead in Manitowoc Rapids following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday ar First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Free was born in the Town of Liberty Sept. 27, 1874, son of the late Frederick and Auguste Luedtke and July 15, 1898 married Marie Lindemann in the Town of Liberty. The couple at ?? always operated the homestead farm. Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, Esther Krueger of Kiel; three sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Raymond and Edwin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, a brother George of Manitowoc and 1? grandchildren and 15 great grand- children. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after ? p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, November 11, 1957 ******* [d. 11-11-1957/age 83 yrs.]
JEROME H. FREE Jerome Free Dies in Crash MANITOWOC—Jerome H. Free, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Free, 820 N. 42nd St., died Saturday at New Orleans, La., of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Free had been residing at 1629 Melpomene Ave., New Orleans, and had been employed by Gulf Engineering Co. as a machinist the last year. Free was born June 10, 1941 at Manitowoc, son of Elmer H. and Dorothy Kluczinski Free. He attended Manitowoc public schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. He entered the U.S. Army June 16, 1959, and was discharged June 8, 1962, after serving in the Canal Zone. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, (private) and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Free of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1966 P. 12 ******* [d. New Orleans, LA/bur. on Elmer H. and Dorothy M. Free lot]
JORDAN S. FREE Jordan S. Free, 4 months, of 1115 S. 20th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, February 4, 1991, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce McKenney and Jonathan Stern will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jordan was born October 12, 1990 in Manitowoc, son of Scott and Julianne Behnke Free. Survivors include his parents, Scott and Julianne of Manitowoc; a sister, Samantha at home; maternal grandparents, Lester H. and Mernabelle Behnke of Reedsville; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Geraldine (Susie) Free of Whitelaw; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Florence Stenzel of Cato; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Erma Behnke. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 12 noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1991 P.B7
MARIE FREE Mrs. Henry Free, 78, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Free was born Marie Lindemann Jan. 21, 1881, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Wienke Lindemann. She was married to Henry Free July 15, 19__, in the Town of Liberty. The couple operated a farm at Manitowoc Rapids. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the First German Evangelical Church. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1957. Survivors include two (sic) sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Raymond and Edwin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. William Dickmann of Millersville; a brother, Emil of Lakeshore Drive, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Leider? and Mrs. Gustav Schrank of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1959 P.32 ******* [d. 07-16-1959/age 78 yrs./widow of Henry Free]
ROGER ARTHUR FREE Extend Sympathies In Loss of Infant Son Friends of Mr. and Ms. Raymond Free, Manitowoc, Route 4, are extending their sympathies to the couple on the death of their infant son Roger Arthur who died suddenly yesterday afternoon. The child was born November 21, 1932. The remains have been removed to the home and funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1933 P.2 ********* [cause: broncho pneumonia]
SANDRA LEE FREE Funeral services for Sandra Lee, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Free, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, who was stillborn Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving are the parents, a brother, Lee, at home, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Free, of Manitowoc, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rothmund, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Charles Free, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Mrs. Elmer F. Free is the former Lila Rothmund. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 19, 1963 P.15 ******* [d. 09-18-1963/stillborn/father-Elmer F. Free Jr.]
JULIA (GILBERTSON) FREEL Mrs. Kermit Freel of Pleasantville, Iowa, died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, in Iowa. Mrs. Freel, the former Julia Gilbertson, attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1921. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Gena and Emil Buresh of Manitowoc, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Muriel Gilbertson at Haymarket, Va., and a niece and a nephew. Herald times Reporter, April 21, 1981 P. 3 ******** A sister-in-law, Mrs. Sylvia Gilbertson of Manitowoc, was inadvertently omitted from the list of survivors in the Mrs. Kermit Freel obituary published Tuesday Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1981 P. 3 ******** [d. at Des Moines, IA/cremains/widow of Kermit Freel/bur. on Christ Gilbertson lot]
EDGAR O. FREEMAN Edward (sic) Freeman, former resident of this city and an engineer on the old Lakeshore & Western Ry., which since has been absorbed by the C. & N.W. Ry., died at his home in Kaukauna Thursday at the age of seventy-six years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Hugo Weisenbach and two grandchildren, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife in this city many years ago. The funeral will be held next Sunday afternoon, the funeral cortege of autos arriving here at 4 o’clock. The remains will be taken directly to Evergreen cemetery for burial near the last resting place of his wife. Manitowoc Herald News, September 18, 1920 P. 4 ******* [bur 09-19-1920/cause: chronic nephritis]
LETA FREEMAN Leta Schmitz Freeman, age 94, formerly of 1410 Johnston Drive, and Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 18, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Private Family Memorial Services were held at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 1993, at the Jens Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Simensen officiated with cremation to take place and burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born September 27, 1899, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Judge Edward and Clara Mueller Schmitz. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from the Washington High School. She married A. Jay Freeman, July 5, 1938, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1970. She was employed at the American Can Company of Chicago as a bookkeeper and later at the Lakecrest Furniture Company, of which her husband and herself owned. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Richard and Shirley Schmitz, Prescott, Ariz., Ethel Schmitz, Scottsdale, Ariz., Miller C. and Lucille Schmitz, Cedarburg, Wis.; two sisters, Lola Beniger, Radcliff, Ky., Elda Howlette, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1993 P. A2 ******** [cremains/widow of Jay A. Freeman](backside of stone)
LOUISA FREEMAN From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1891) Mrs. Ed. Freeman of this city, died on Sunday morning after a very brief illness. She was quite well on Friday but that evening was taken sick and soon lost all power of speech. She leaves a husband and two grown-up daughters. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 23, 1916 ******* [Mrs. Louise/bur. 03-24-1891/cause: heart failure]
EDMUND OLIVER FREIBERG Edmund O. Freiberg, 76, of 216 East Park View Lane, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, March 19, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Freiberg was born May 24, 1912 at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, son of the late Albert and Bertha Freiberg. He moved to Manitowoc in 1937 where he married the former Ruth Geisler, May 15, 1939. She preceded him in death October 9, 1963. He then married Marian Zipperer Lamach, October 14, 1967, at Manitowoc. Prior to retiring he was Regional Sales Manager for the Mail Pouch Tobacco Company for many years. During the summer months he and his wife resided at their summer home at Hayward, Wisconsin, where he was a licensed fishing guide. Mr. Freiberg was a member of Holy Innocents Parish. Survivors include his wife, Marian F.; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne R. and Gerald J. Champeau of Manitowoc; a stepdaughter and her husband, Jeanne and Eugene Runnoe of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Anne and Andy Champeau, Craig, Kristy and Katie Runnoe, all of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funralhome, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 20, 1989 page B8 ******** [widower of Ruth Freiberg]
RUTH L. FREIBERG Mrs. Edmund Freiberg, 51, of 216 Parkview Ln., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill since June. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. B. C. Gunz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Ruth Geisler was born Sept. 13, 1912, at Manitowoc daughter of Arthur and Caroline Wernecke Geisler. She attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1930. She was married to Edmund Freiberg May 15, 1939 at Manitowoc. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, (private), and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Geisler, of Manitowoc. A brother Henry preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 9, 1963 P. 13 ******* [d. 10-09-1963/age 51 yrs./wife of Edmund O. Freiberg]
FRED FREIBOTH Fred Freiboth, 82, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Freiboth was born Jan. 13, 1890, at Ash Grove, Ill., son of the late Carl and Adelaide Roberts Freiboth. He married Hilda Peche Sept. 26, 1911, at Greenwood, Wis. He retired from farming at Rib Lake in 1942, moving to Manitowoc. He was employed as a guard at Burger Boat Co. Inc., and custodian at Eddy Paper Co. of Manitowoc until his retirement in 1952. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Fred, of Westboro, Wis., Clarence, of Manitowoc and Arthur, of Medford, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Al (Esther) Dubicki, of Cassville, Mrs. Milton (Myrtle) Kubichek, of Wausau and Mrs. Robert C. (Doris) Luedtke, of Manitowoc; 34 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Maonday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1972 ******** [d. 08-11-1972/age 82 yrs.] (b. 13 Jan 1890/d. Aug 1972/SSDI)
HILDA A. FREIBOTH Mrs. Hilda A. Freiboth, 99, currently residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, January 22, 1991, at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 25, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno J. Wofgramm will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 21, 1891, in the township of Greenwood, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Kaske Peche. She grew up in the township of Greenwood and attended local schools. She and her husband moved to Manitowoc from Rib Lake, Wisconsin, in 1942. She has made her home in Manitowoc since that time. She was married to Fred C. Freiboth on September 26, 1911, at Greenwood, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death August 11, 1972. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Fred and Myrtle Freiboth of Rib Lake, Wisconsin, Clarence and Ruth Freiboth of Manitowoc, Art and Pearl Freiboth of Rib Lake, Wisconsin; three daughters and two husbands, Esther Dubicki of Schofield, Wisconsin, Myrtle and Milton Kubichek of Schofield, Doris and Robert Luedtke of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Augusta Freiboth of Medford, Wisconsin; a son-in-law, William Chapman of Placerville, California; one brother, Paul Peche of Millington, Michigan; one sister, Anna Salzman of Medford, Wisconsin; 32 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Elmer, one daughter, Viola Chapman, three brothers and three sisters. Memorials to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends may call on Friday at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. There will be no visitation at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Manitowoc Pilot, January 23, 1991 P. B6 ********* [widow of Fred Freiboth]
AGNES ALMA NEUMAN FREIMUTH Agnes A. Freimuth, age 92, formerly of River Hills Apts., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, August 4, 1999, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 1999, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Agnes was born May 28, 1907, at Duck Creek, Brown county, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Martha Weber Neuman. She grew up and was educated in the Green Bay area, graduating from West High School with the class of 1926. After graduating from high school, Agnes moved to Manitowoc where she lived most of her life. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 26 years, retiring in 1956. Agnes married Bernard Freimuth on October 11, 1956 at Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death in July of 1976. Agnes was a charter member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and a former member of the Ladies Aide Society. Survivors include one sister, Ann Kirkoff, Manitowoc; one step-son and his wife, Ray and Isabel Freimuth, Elkhart Lake, Wis.; one step daughter, Beatrice Kogutkiewicz, Arizona; seven step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandson; neices and nephews, Denise and Patrick Bradley and family, Denmark, Wis., Irvin and Delores Luisier and family, Saukville, Wis., Ralph and Doris Luisier and family, Glendale, Wis.; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Nora Ziarnik and Esther Luisier. Relatives and friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. Memorial would be appreciated for Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1999 P. A2
JAMES FREIMUTH James Freimuth, 85, of Route 2, Cato, died Monday afternoon, April 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Hays will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Freimuth was born June 16, 1899, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Wencel and Dorothy Valenta. He married Martha Knuth, Nov. 7, 1923, at Denmark, Wis. Mr. Freimuth was a former salesman for Boris Furniture Company and Rahrs Furnishing and for 14 years was employed at Sears and Roebuck Company until retiring in January of 1963. Survivors include his wife, Martha; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Frank and four sisters, Mary, Anna, Clara and Emma. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. Friday at the church (rest illegible). Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1985 P. 3 ********* [husband of Martha Freimuth]
MARTHA FREIMUTH Martha Freimuth, 87, formerly of Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday evening, April 15, 1987, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Robert Hayes will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Freimuth was born October 23, 1899, in the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daugher of the late Frank and Theresa Pepper Knuth. She married James Freimuth on November 7, 1923, at Denmark, Wisconsin. The couple lived all their lives in Manitowoc County and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversay in 1973. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1985. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Oscar, William, Ervin and Henry, one sister, Mrs. Mathilda Lisch, an infant brother and sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to the time of services. Herald-Times-Reporter, Thur., 16 April 1987, page 17, col. 1 ******* (NOTE: b. date in obit and b. date on stone do not match/b. date on SSDI matches stone) [widow of James Freimuth]
HELEN MARY (WELCH) FREIS Helen Mary (Welch) Freis, age 84, of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of 1414 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, went to her "bed in heaven" (her words) on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005 surrounded by the love of her family. Helen was born 100 percent Irish on Aug. 3, 1921 to the late Thomas and Nora Buckley Welch. She happily walked from the family farm to St. Patricks' Grade School in Maple Grove. She graduated from Reedsville High School in 1939. In 1942, she graduated from Holy Family School of Nursing in Manitowoc,and worked for the next 41 years as a registered nurse at Holy Family, St. Nicholas in Sheboygan, Lakeshore Technical College, and St. Mary's Home for the Aged. On Oct. 24, 1942, she married Waldemar Ernst Freis in Maple Grove. Helen served God patiently as wife, mother, grandmother, stepgrandmother, sister, daughter, registered nurse, devout Catholic, dancer, bicyclist, life-long student, club member and friend to countless people. Her vibrant love of learning kept her continually involved in organizations. Among them Friendly 149'ers and Manitowoc based Homemaker Clubs, Christian Mothers, St. Wendel choir, Peer counseling, and Fortune Finders (an investment club she joined at age 70). She was a member of St. Wendel Church in Cleveland, and later Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. At age 56 in 1978, she earned a baccalaureate degree in Health Arts from the The College of St. Francis, Joliet, Ill. Helen and her husband of 57 years were well known as dancers. They started dancing in the early 1940s; their last dance was three days before her stroke. Helen and Wally enjoyed many years of travel around the world, and their favorite destination was Hawaii. Survivors include seven children; 15 granchildren; and stepchildren (private); also many neieces, nephews, other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, only sister, five brothers, and a daughter: Lori Maureen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Dan Felton at 2 p.m. on Thursday (TODAY), Aug. 11, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, Manitowoc, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 2 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Helen suffered a stroke in 1999, and the family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center,and Dr. (private) and Dr. (private). Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 11, 2005 ******** [widow of Waldemar]
WALDEMAR ERNST FREIS Waldemar (Wally) E. Freis, age 87, of 1414 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, December 8, 1999. He was surrounded by praying family while Big Band music played. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Freis, will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley, on Monday, December 13, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Wally was born April 27, 1912, to Friedrich Ernst and Maria Margaretha (Luckow) Freis. He graduated from Pleasant Hill, a one-room school, and attended eighth grade twice when high school was not an option. On October 24, 1942, he married Helen Mary Welch, in Maple Grove, they then took over the Freis family farm. He farmed until 1975. He had a great sense of humor and used it well in public speaking. His people- skills shone as chairman of Lake to Lake's Fact-Finding Committee and Incorporator of Lake to Lake Dairy Co-op. He also was president of Lakeland Egg Co-op and a charter member of Cleveland Lions Club, where his roles included director, president and zone chairman. He was an Incorporator, and for 15 years a fieldman, for the Wisconsin Feeder Pig Marketing Co-op, Francis Creek. He was also a rural mail carrier, three years for the United States Post Office, and 14 years for the Lakeshore Chronicle. In 1987 he wrote his memoirs and continually updated them. Wally and his wife of 57 years were well-known dancers and lovers of Big Band music, dancing their last dance together on November 7, 1999. Survivors include his wife, Helen; seven children, Mary Ann (David) Schnur, Kiel, Barbara (Prince) Lawsha, Santa Cruz, Calif., Kathryn (Dr. Robert) Gahl, Two Rivers, William (Judy) Freis, Glenbeulah, Jon Freis, Oneida, Thomas (Janis) Freis, Newton, Lisa (Keith) VandenAvond, DePere; 15 grandchildren, Paula and Jeff Schnur, Nora and Owen Zylstra, Julie, David, and Tom Gahl, Aaron Freis, Adam, Libby, Stephanie and Emily Freis, Benjamin, Joseph, and Katie VandenAvond; a sister, Adeline Ruh; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, three sisters, and a daughter, Lori Maureen. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, from 9 a.m. until the time of mass at 10 a.m. A prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1999 P. A2
IRENE FRELICH Mrs. George (Irene J.) Frelich, 69, of 2234 Richmond Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 28, 1991, at University Hospital, Madison, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born January 30, 1922, in the town of Gibson, Wisc., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Havlichek Yanda. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the Class of 1940. She had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Goods and National Tinsel Company. She married George Frelich on November 18, 1944, at Tisch Mills, Wis. She is a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Holy Innocents Christian Women, ZCBJ Western Fraternal Association. She was a former member of the Lamplights Dance Group. Irene enjoyed fishing, dancing and playing cards. One of her greatest loves was baking Bohemian Kolaches for her family. Survivors include her husband George; three children, Gerri (Dennis) Wicklund of Middleton, Wis., Jean (Michael) Hopson of Plano, Texas, Joan (Jeffrey) Fischer of Waunakee, Wis.; a brother, Ray (Bernadine) Yanda of Tisch Mills, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Julie Betsy and Bradley Wicklund, Tim and Bonnie Hopson,Sarah and Justin Fischer; also other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening led by Deacon Donald Gigure. She was a very loving and caring woman and will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, brother and friends. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 1991 P. B8 ******** [d. at Madison WI]
EARL R. FRENCH Earl French, 79, of 850 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Phipps Memorial Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. French was born Jan. 7, 1891(sic), at Fox Lake, Wis., son of the late Dr. Sumner and Anna Perkins French. He married Myrtle Martin June 7, 1911, at Menominee, Mich. and the couple located at Seymour until 1917, when it moved to Manitowoc. Mr. French had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1917 until 1957 when he retired. He was a member of the Odd Fellows since 1942 and served as past noble grande, past chief patriarch, and a trustee. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth, of Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Andrews of Gainsville, Fla., and Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) Holly of Bay City, Mich.; a half-brother, Sumner French, of Maintain, Wis.; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A son, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the chapel until the time of services. The Odd Fellows will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1970 P. 18
ELDRED E. FRENCH Babe Dies, Victim of Sleeping Sickness Eldred Earl [French], the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Earl French, 1009 So. Twenty-fourth street, died yesterday of convulsions after having been afflicted with the sleeping sickness for some time. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 21, 1921 P.1 ********* [Eldrid Earl/bur 03-23-1921/age 7 mo/cause: evuphilitis]
KENNETH V. FRENCH Kenneth V. French, 59, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Wiliam Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. French was born Feb. 5, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of the late Earl and Myrtle Martin French. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1939. He was a veteran of World War II. He entered the United States Army Air Force in 1942, was stationed in the European Theater of Operations as a flight officer and was discharged in 1945. He married Mary E. Fetzer June 20, 1968, at Maple Grove. Mr. French was a structural iron worker by trade and a member of Reedsville Sportsmans Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary, and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lola Andrews of Tallahassee, Fla., and Marge and Charles Holly of Michigan. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 1, 1982 P. 3 ********** [bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. French lot]
MYRTLE M. FRENCH Mrs. Myrtle M. French, 89, formerly of 850 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon in Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. French, nee Myrtle Martin, was born July 19, 1888 in Greenleaf, Wis., daughter of the late James and Abbie Ellis Martin. She attended schools in Rose Lawn, Wis. She was married to Earl R. French June 7, 1911, in Menomonie, Wis. The couple moved to Manitowoc later. He preceded her in death in 1970. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, and a member of the ladies aid and the calendar club. Survivors include a son, Kenneth French of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. Lola French Andrews of Gainesville, Fla., and Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) F. Holly of Beverton, Mich., eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A son, four brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in the funeral home Tuesday noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1977 P. 3 ******** [widow of Earl French]
MARIE MAGDALENA FREUDENBERG Possibly the unknown woman in this entry (Maria Magdalena Freudenberg born Meier/b. 11 Apr. 1809/d. 29 Jan. 1872/ bur. 31 Jan. 1872, Manitowoc/from death record of First Ger. Evang. ch.) [Lot purchased in name of Gottfried Knoeller 1/27/1857, $3.00/ burial register has buried a wommen on Knoller (umlaut over o) lot, $2.50]
HILARY A. FREUND Hilary A. Freund, 74, of 1413 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Freund was born Oct. 26, 1899 in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Oscar and Mary Kautzer Freund. He married Irene Ziebell Sept. 30, 1922 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1966. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, William, a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Marian) Bahr and a brother, Wilfred, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. A brother, Orman and a sister, Leona, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening and at the church from noon Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 19, 1974 page 3
IRENE O. FREUND Mrs. Hilary (Irene) Freund, 72, of 1413 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Freund, nee Irene Ziebell, was born March 25, 1904, at Hilbert, daughter of the late Charles F. and Bettha A. Saeger Ziebell. She lived in the Manitowoc area most of her life and was married to Hilary Freund Sept. 30, 1922, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, by the Rev. Karl Machmiller. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society of the church, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Manitowoc Homemakers Club. Mr. Freund preceded her in death Aug. 18, 1974. Survivors include a son, (private), and a daughter, (private) and five grand- children. A brother, Lawrence, and a sister, Anita Gomm, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to first German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Memorial Hospital or charity of the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 1976 P. 3 ******* [widow of Hilary A. Freund]
JAMES A. FREUND James Freund Dies of Traffic Wreck Injuries (snip) James E. Freund, 20, of 1506 Kuhl St., Manitowoc, died about 7 a.m. in Two Rivers Municipal Hospital of injuries received in an accident early Sunday morning at the junction of Highway 147 and County Trunk VV a short distance north of the city limits. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a skull fracture. He never regained consciousness. (snip) Funeral is Friday Funeral services for Freund will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. I. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in that city. The young man was born Sept. 3, 1956, at Manitowoc, son of Wilfred and Wilma Thornton Freund. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1954, and had been employed by the Rahr Malting Co. He was a member of the brewery and Malting House Workers Local No. 297. Surviving him are his parents, a sister, (private) and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Freund, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1957 P. 1 ******* [d. 05-15-1957/age 20 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
MARY FREUND Mrs. Oscar Freund, 88, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. .W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Freund was born Dec. 26, 1880, in Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine Genpha Kautzer. She was married to Oscar Freund March 22, 1899, after which the couple farmed at Eaton until moving to Manitowoc in 1920. Her husband preceded her in death, Dec. 18, 1944. Survivors include two sons, Hilary and Wilfred, both of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. John Klabdchek, of Sheboygan, eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, four brothers, three sisters and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 12:30 p.m. Friday and then at the church until time of service. Memorials may be given to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1969 P. 28 ******** [d. 08-26-1969/age 88 yrs./widow of Oscar O. Freund]
OSCAR FREUND Oscar O. Freund, 67, of 728 South 16th street, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. He had been in failing health for three years. Mr. Freund was born in Rantoul, Wis., in 1877 and in 1899, married Miss Mary Kautzer. They located on a farm in Eaton, this county. Twenty five years ago they moved to this city where Mr. Freund was employed for years by the Aluminum Goods company. Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Edward Sporer, of this city; three sons, Hilary and Wilfred of this city, Orman of Minneapolis; brother, August Schwalbe, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. C. F. Maertz, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arnold Marsch, of Reedsville, Mrs. Walter Mathes, of New Holstein, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1944 P. 2 ******* [Oscar Otto/d. 12-18-1944/age 67 yrs.]
WILFRED FREUND Wilfred O. Freund, 69, of 2723-31st St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly late Thursday night at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Freund was born Feb. 18, 1911, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Oscar and Mary Kautzer Freund. He moved to Manitowoc at the age of eight years, attended local schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1930. He lived in Manitowoc until 1976, when he moved to Two Rivers. He married Wilma Thornton Nov. 30, 1930, at Belvedere, Ill. Mr. Freund worked for Rahr Malting and Anheuser Busch Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 1974. He was a lifelong member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, former member of the local Barbershoppers and a charter member of Memorial Hospital Association. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert Orth of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A son, James, two brothers, Orman and Hilary, and a sister, Leona preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitwooc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at church from noon Monday until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated for First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1980 P.3 ******* [husband of Wilma Freund]
WILLIAM H. FREUND William H. Freund, age 58, of 1716 Wisconsin Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday, August 30, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 1992, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke officiating, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born December 8, 1933, at Manitowoc, son of the late Hilary and Irene Ziebell Freund. He grew up in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the Schuette Construction Co., the Bahr Construction Co., retiring from the DeBarking Division of the Manitowoc Co. in August of 1991. He enjoyed fishing and spending summers at his cottage at Pigeon Lake, Wis. He was married to Dorothy A. Komorosky on January 5, 1957, in Manitowoc. He is a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Todd W. Freund, Manitowoc, Jeffrey J. Freund, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Walter Bahr, Manitowoc; two nieces, Connie Preston, Thornfield, Mo., Margaret Anibas, Anchorage, Alaska; one nephew, Walter “Chip” Bahr, III, Milwaukee; other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 1992, and on Wednesday, September 2, 1992, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1992 P. A2
WILMA A. FREUND Wilma A. Freund, age 93, of 1901 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, October 16, 1998, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 1998, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Wilma Thornton was born on February 12, 1905, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Hamel Thornton. She attended local schools and graduated from the old Manitowoc High School with the Class of 1922. She worked in the office of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company (Mirro) until her marriage on November 30, 1935, to Wilfred O. (Stubby) Freund. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, the Ladies' Aid Society of the church on which she served as Vice President, a life member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, A.A.R.P., a member of Bethesda Lutheran Home Corporation, Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family services, WELS Lutherans for Life, and an associate member of Wisconsin Lutheran College. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary A. (Robert J.) Orth, Manitowoc; one sister, Eleanor Oldenburg, Poulsbo, WA.; one cousin, Lorin Hamel, Milwaukee; nieces Dorothy Freund, Marion (Walter) Bahr, Shirley (Jack) Keller, Kathe Hewlett, Joan Freund Wilson; and nephews John (Nona) Singer, Robert Williams, John (Patricia "Pat") Freund, Robert "Bob" (Vivian) Freund. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred "Stubby", on July 1, 1980; her son, James A., on May 15, 1957; her brothers Arnold, Victor, and Chester Thornton; her sister Lillian Singer; and three nephews, William Freund, Elwood Freund, and Raphael Sporer. Relatives and friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to First German Ev. Lutheran Church or the Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Reihbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 18, 1998 P. A2
JENNIE FREY Death Tues. of Mrs. Frank Frey of pneumonia. She leaves her husband and 2 children. The funeral will take place today. Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900 ******** [cause: La Grippe-pneumonia]
LILLIAN A. FREY Little One is Dead Illness Follows Accident at Fair and Baby Fails to Survive Illness, said to be pneumonia, following an accident in which she was severely burned by hot lard, caused the death of the three year old Lillian Frey, the demise occurring early today. The child was badly burned when a pail of hot lard was overturned onto her lower limbs at the Fairgrounds Wednesday and death resulted. The child was a daughter of Andrew Frey who conducts a booth at the fairgrounds and the family had been guests at the Green Bay House where the death occurred. A report that an autopsy would be held on the body cannot be confirmed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 15, 1906 ******** The funeral of Lillian Frey the little girl who was scalded at the fair grounds and died later was held today and the body has been placed in the vault at the cemetery and will be buried at Milwaukee later. Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 17, 1906 P. 3 ****** A terrible accident occurred Wednesday afternoon last week at the market where Andrew Frey of Milwaukee was selling baked chickens and other delicacies. He left the booth for a short time. While he was away his little daughter, while playing in the booth, fell into a pot of hot lard and suffered such terrible wounds that she died in great pain several hours later. Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1906 ******** Name: Lulia Frey Event Type: Burial Event Place: Wisconsin, United States Event Place (Original): Evergreen Residence Place: Manitowoc Gender: Female Age: 2 Ethnicity: American Race: W Birth Date: 5 Nov 1903 Birthplace: America Death Date: 14 Sep 1906 Death Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Father's Name: Andrew Frey Father's Birthplace: America Mother's Name: Gladys Mother's Birthplace: America "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Name: Lulia Frey Event Type: Death Event Date: 1906 Event Place: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Residence Place: Milwaukee Gender: Female Age: 2 Marital Status: Single Race: W Birth Date: 05 Nov 1903 Birth Year (Estimated): 1904 Cemetery: Evergreen Father's Name: Andrew Frey Mother's Name: Gladys Frey "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ****** [Julia (Lillian) Frey/bur. 09-15-1906/age 2 yrs./cause: pneumonia] (bur. in vault/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)