CLARA FRAENZL

DEATH COMES AS MESSENGER OF RELEASE 
Miss Clara Fraenzel (sic), Sufferer For Two Years, Passes Away At The Hospital 
Death came as a messenger of release to Miss Clara Fraenzel when it ended more 
than two years of suffering for her at the hospital release to Miss Clara Fraenzl 
when Fraenzel had bravely suffered the ravages of an insidious disease with the 
knowledge that death was her only release but had never given up her fight. 
Three weeks ago she was removed to the hospital where the end came at 7 o’clock 
last night. 
Miss Fraenzl proprietor of the Ideal Beauty shop on South Eighth street, had been 
engaged in business here for twenty-three years and established one of the first 
beauty shops of the city. She gave her personal attention to the business until 
forced by her health to surrender the active work but continued as owner. 
Decedent was a native of Manitowoc county, born at Newton August 2, fifty-four 
years ago and had made her home here practically all her life coming to the city 
in early life. She was a member of the St. Anne’s Catholic society and of the 
Catholic Women’s club. 
Miss Fraenzl during many years had cared for three nephews, one of whom passed 
away recently, having adopted the boys, Peter, Edwin and Clarence Hein, at the 
death of her sister some years ago. Clarence and Edwin, surviving, made their 
home with their adopted mother who in addition is survived by three brothers, 
Hubert of Seattle, William at Carson, Wash., and B. J. Fraezl of Waterloo, Iowa, 
and by two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Dwyer of Cullom, Ill., and Mrs Mary Seefluth of 
Madison. 
Funeral services will be held from St. Boniface church Saturday morning at 9, 
with the Rev. Kersten officiating. Miss Fraenzel resided at 1313 South Eighth 
street. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 2, 1929  P. 2 
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Clara Fraenzl (v.25 p.17)
Single 
Aug. 2, 1876-May 1, 1929
Daughter of Robert Fraenzl an Mary Leist (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin  -worked in beauty parlor
Died from “carcinoma of bladder and uterus”
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
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[Clara D. FRAENZEL/bur. 4 May 1929/age 53 yrs./cause: carcinoma 
 of bladder and uterus]  


FERD FRAENZL

PROF. FRAENZEL (sic)  MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER, DIES 
Prof Ferdinand Fraenzel, musician and composer of note, a resident here since 
boyhood, died at his home, 714 Hancock street this afternoon. Prof. Fraenzel 
had been in failing health for several months, having been stricken while on 
a visit west. He was 78 years of age. 
Prof. Fraenzel, who had attained prominence in music in the state and was one 
of the pioneer leaders in this city, studied in Russia and later was located 
at Milwaukee. Up to a few months of his death he was active and continued his 
musical work. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 1, 1920   P. 1 
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PROF. FRAENZEL ONCE MUSICIAN AT CZAR’S COURT 
Prof. Ferdinand Fraenzel, musician and composer, who died suddenly at his home 
on Hancock street, yesterday afternoon, was at one time a member of the Czar’s 
court orchestra at St. Petersburg, Russia, while completing his studies in that 
country. Reference to his experience in Russia is made in papers found among 
effects of Mr. Fraenzel.
Although in failing health for some time Prof. Fraenzel was about the house 
yesterday morning but when he failed to appear for the noon day meal and his 
room was visited the aged man was found dead, on the bed, evidently having 
passed away while resting. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the 
home. 
Prov. Fraenzel was born in Austria and came here with his parents in 1856. A 
lover of music and a student, he early developed his talent and played with local 
orchestras, while learning the printer’s trade. Later he removed to Milwaukee and 
from there left for Leipsig, Germany, to complete his studies, visiting Russia and 
other European countries for several years. He returned here in 1887 and in 1912 
disposed of his property and located at Seattle where he remained five years and 
then came back to this city. 
Of the immediate family, only one survives Prof. Fraenzel, being a sister, Mrs. 
Ed. Erdman, of Seattle. A niece, Miss Clara Fraenzel, with whom he made his home, 
also survives. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 2, 1920  P. 4 
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Prof. Ferdinand Fraenzel(sic), musician and composer, who died 
suddenly at his home on Hancock street, Monday afternoon, was at 
one time a member of the Czar's court orchestra at St. Petersburg, 
Russia, while competing his studies in that country.
Although in failing health for some time, Prof. Fraenzel was about 
the house Monday morning but when he failed to appear from the noon 
day meal and his room was visited, aged man was found dead, on the 
bed, evidently having passed away while resting. The funeral will 
be held this afternoon from the home.
Prof. Fraenzel was born in Austria and came here with his parents 
in 1856. A lover of music and a student, he early developed his 
talent and played with local orchestras, while learning the printer's 
trade. Later he removed to Milwaukee and from there left for Leipsig, 
Germany, to complete his studies, visiting Russia and other European 
countries for several years. He returned here in 1887 and in 1912 
disposed of his property and located at Seattle where he remained 
five years and then came back to this city.
Of the immediate family, only one survives Prof. Fraenzel, being a 
sister, Mrs. Ed. Erdman of Seattle. A niece, Miss Clara Fraenzel, 
with whom he made his home, also survives.
The Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1920, Page 1
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Ferdinand F. Fraenzl (v.18 p.23)
Single
Oct. 28, 1842-Nov. 1, 1920
Son of Hencel Fraenzl and Francis Zautnar (both born Austria)
Born Austria –professor, music teacher
Died from “apoplexy –was found dead in his bed”
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc 
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[bur 11-04-1920/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Clara Fraenzl lot]


HERMAN C. FRAILING

Herman C. Frailing, 43, of 1820 Maple st., Manitowoc, manager of the National 
Liquor Store, North Eighth and Commercial Streets, Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm. Wednesday at the Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Valentine Mack will officiate and interment will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born in Tigerton, Wis., in 1910, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Frailing, 
attended the Oshkosh Business College and was assistant manager of the Hotel 
Underwood, Wauwatosa. He later took employment with the A.O. Smith Corporation 
in Milwaukee and in 1937 married Marion Bruder of Manitowoc. Seven years ago 
they returned to Manitowoc, when he took over management of the National Liquor 
Store, operated for many years by his father-in-law John Bruder. 
He was a member of the Lions Club and an elder in the Redeemer Church.
Surviving are his wife; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Frailing of Tigerton; two 
brothers, Harry and Ervin of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Capencamp 
of Shawano, Mrs. Robert Otto of Oshkosh and Mrs. Lloyd Po_____of ____, 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 
p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1, 1954  P. 17 
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[d. 03-01-1954/age 43 yrs.]


MARION FRAILING

Mrs. Herman (Marion) Frailing, 78, formerly of 1820 Maple St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Thursday in Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur C. Senn will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Frailing, nee Marion Bruder, was born Dec. 28, 1899 in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late John and Emma Knell Bruder. She was educated in Manitowoc 
schools and was graduated from Milwaukee County General Hospital Nursing School. 
She had been employed as a nurse at Memorial Hospital and Manitowoc County Care 
Center until her retirement. Her husband, Herman Frailing, preceded her in death 
March 1, 1954. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society 
of the church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Manitowoc Lions Club.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call in Redeemer Lutheran Church after 10:30 am Thursday until the 
time of service. A scholarship fund has been established in her name. Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 8, 1978 page 3
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[widow of Herman Frailing/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. John Bruder lot]


ELSIE LEOTA "LEE" (FREED) FRANCAR

Elsie L. "Lee" Francar, age 85, of 702 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, Dec. 1, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a brief 
illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Marcia 
Solberg with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born Nov. 10, 1918, in Bushnell, Neb., daughter of the late Joseph and 
Elsie Fordyce Freed and was raised in Huntington, Ind., where she graduated 
from Huntington High School. She graduated from Jefferson Park Hospital School 
of Nursing in Chicago as a registered nurse. It was in Chicago that she met 
podiatry student H.R. Francar of Green Bay. They were married July 3, 1940, 
and moved to Manitowoc where together they established H.R.'s podiatric medical 
practice and raised their family. Lee loved good mystery novels, crossword 
puzzles, cooking, gardening, traveling and spending time with family and friends. 
She will be greatly missed by all. 
Lee is survived by her children: Gene (Barbara) Francar, Miami, Fla.; Dr. Gary 
(Sherrie) Francar, Manitowoc; Sandra (Bruce) Barnes, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dale 
Francar, Denmark; her grandchildren: Amanda (David) Barnes, St. Paul, Minn.; 
Matthew Francar, Miami, Fla.; Noah (Nicole) Barnes, Minneapolis; Tristan Francar, 
Weertersteenweg, Belgium; Rachel Francar, Miami, Fla.; Anna Claire (Jason) 
Mattocks, Washington, D.C.; Jennifer Francar, Miami, Fla.; Morgan (Matthew) Dixon, 
Springfield, Mo.; Joseff and Samantha Francar, Manitowoc. Many nieces and nephews 
including: James Freed, Whitelaw; Elsie (Richard) Minier, Goshen, Ind.; Marguerite 
and Cindy Freed, Manchester, Ind.; and Janet (Glen) Gish, Huntington, Ind.; and 
good friends: Patricia O'Connell, Minneapolis, Minn.; and the Gavins of Batesville, 
Ark. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Dr. H.R. Francar; a son: 
Michael; a daughter-in-law: Elizabeth; brothers: Leo ""Peck"" Freed, James Freed, 
Gerald Freed, Hubert Freed, Charles Crosser; and a good friend: Elda Howlette. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 2 p.m.  
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003 


HECTOR R. FRANCAR

Dr. Hector R. Francar, 62, of 702 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday evening, Dec. 22. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Dr. Francar was born May 9, 1919, at Green Bay, Wis., son of the late Hector R. 
and Selena DeCremer Francar, Sr. He married Elsie Leota Freed July 3, 1940, at 
Chicago, Ill. He was a graduate of East High School, Green Bay, and Illinois 
College Podiatry of Medicine, Class of 1940. He was a veteran serving as a 
sergeant in 425 Army Air Force Base Unit from Dec. 12, 1942, to Nov. 26, 1945. 
Dr. Francar came to Manitowoc in 1940, and opened his office of podiatry medicine. 
In 1975, his son, Dr. Gary J. Francar, became an associate with him in his office. 
He was a member of American Podiatry Society and Wisconsin State Podiatry 
Association, a member and vice president of Wiconsin Suffolk Sheep Breeders 
Association, and a member of Elks Lodge 687 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Leota; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and 
Barbara Francar of Miami, Fla., Dr. Gary and Sherri Francar of Manitowoc, and 
Dale and Beth Francar of Denmark; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bruce 
Barnes of Richfield, Minn.; three sisters-in-law, Violet Mercedes and Lillian; 
and eight grandchildren, Amanda and Noah Barnes, and Matthew, Rachel, Jennifer, 
Tristan, Anna Clair and Morgan Francar. He was preceded in death by a son, 
Michael; and three brothers, Clifford Francar, Dr. Milton Francar, and Dr. Gordon 
Francar.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1981  P. 3
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[d. at Denmark, WI/spouse Elsie]


MICHAEL H. FRANCAR

Boy, 12, Dives Into Lake to Retrieve Dog, Drowns 
MANITOWOC—The waters of Lake Michigan off the Manitowoc harbor have claimed 
their first drowning victim of 1972. 
Michael Francar, 12, drowned about 3:30 p.m. Monday when he plunged into about 
four feet of water in an effort to retrieve his dog. 
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. H.R. Francar of 702 Hamilton St. 
(snip) 
According to police, young Francar was on the south breakwater with a companion, 
(private), taking his dog for a walk. The dog apparently jumped into the lake on 
the south side of the pier about 75 feet east of the sewage treatment plant. 
Retrieve Dog 
Francar then apparently jumped into the waters in an attempt to retrieve the 
animal. When the young lad failed to rise from below the water, Leider went to 
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. lakefront dock office for help.
(snip)
Body Spotted 
A few minutes later, Francar’s body was spotted among rocks where the south 
breakwater and the seawall at the sewage treatment plant connect.
(snip)
Francar is survived by his parents, three brother and one sister. Friends may 
call at Pfeffer Funeral Home between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Private 
family services will be held at the funeral home Thursday afternoon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1972  P. 1 
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[d. 06-12-1972/age 12 yrs./son of Hector R. and Leota E. Francar] 


ELIZABETH J. FRANCIS

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Francis, 95, of 911 North 13th Street, Manitowoc, died early 
Monday morning, July 16, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. 
The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Francis was born August 7, 1888, at Enfield, Middlesex County, England, 
daughter of the late James and Sarah Ann Norbrook Ely. Mrs. Francis was a resident 
of Manitowoc since 1932. She married James Francis and he preceded her in death 
May 5, 1966. Mrs. Francis was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and a 
life member of United Methodist Women.
Survivors of the former Elizabeth Ely include a son and a daughter-in-law, Ely and 
Helen Francis of Frederick, Maryland; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren 
and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, a brother 
and two sisters.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and Wednesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1984  P. 3
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[d. 16 July 1984/age 95 yrs/widow of James Francis]


JAMES M. FRANCIS

James M. Francis, 75, of 911 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. D. L. Wandschneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Mr. Francis was born Jan. 22, 1891, at Fond du Lac, son of the late James and 
Mary White Francis. He attended Fond du Lac schools and was a World War I 
veteran. He worked for the Soo Line Railroad at Fond du Lac and Manitowoc for 
43 years retiring in 1958. He married Elizabeth Ely in November, 1923, and the 
couple resided at Manitowoc since 1932. He was a member of St. Paul Methodist 
Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Workers. 
Survivors are the wife, a son, (private), two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Kunchk of 
Fond du Lac and Mrs. B. C. Kopecky of Braham, Minn., a brother, Samuel E. of 
Fond du Lac, three grandsons and two great grandchildren. 
A brother preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 5, 1966  P. 17 
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[d. 5-5-1966/age 75 yrs]


CLARA FRANK

Mrs. William J. Frank, 72, of 1714 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at her home after an illness of several months. She was the mother 
of Erwin Frank, radio maintenance supervisor for the Manitowoc County Traffic 
Department. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Born Clara Wilde on June 20, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Fred J. and 
Minnie Gierke Wilde of Manitowoc. She was married June 26, 1906?, to Mr. Frank 
in School Section, Town of Mishicot, and located in Manitowoc Rapids where her 
husband operated a cheese factory. In 1922 they moved to Manitowoc when her 
husband took employment with the Manitowoc Products Co. dairy division. In 1925 
they took over operation of a cheese factory at Fisherville for 12 years before 
returning to Manitowoc. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. 
Surviving are the husband and son of Manitowoc; brother, Edwin Wilde of Daytona 
Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren, (private). 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to 
lie in state until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1957  P. 26
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[d. 10-09-1957/age 72 yrs./cause: generalized carcinomatosis/bur. on Fred Wilde lot]


ERWIN W. FRANK

Erwin W. Frank, 57, of 3010 Stokes Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Frank was born March 1, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Clara Wilde Frank. He married Norma Brouchoud April 11, 1936, at Mishicot. 
They resided in Manitowoc following their marriage. Mr. Frank was employed as 
a county radio engineer for 25 years. He was a member of the American Police 
Assn. He also was an instructor for a year at Truax Field, Madison, for the 
Air Force.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (Ninth Street 
entrance) from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church Monday from noon until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972


NORMA FRANK

Norma A. Frank, age 94, a resident of 3010 Stokes Lane, Manitowoc, entered into 
eternal life on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc.
Norma was born on April 16, 1914, in Rockwood, to the late Peter and Linda 
(Weihemueller) Brouchoud. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class 
of 1932. On April 11, 1936, Norma married Erwin W. Frank at St. Peters Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot. Erwin had preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1972. Norma and 
Erwin started a Motorola two-way radio repair service in Manitowoc, which they 
operated for 32 years, and is presently known as Frank's Radio. Norma was involved 
in volunteering her services for many local organizations including Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center and Peter's Pantry. She was a charter member of Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and a member of Bethany's Ladies Aid.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister: Adeline Frasch; 
and one grandson: Mark Zunker.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral 
service at 11 a.m. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Waldemar Loescher will officiate, 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 2008


WILLIAM J. FRANK

William J. Frank, 90, formerly of 1714 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm 
Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1880 in Town of Two Rivers, son of the late August 
and Caroline Buenznow Frank. He married Clara Wilde in 1905 at Manitowoc. He 
was a prominent Manitowoc County cheesemaker. His wife preceded him in death 
in 1957.
Survivors include a son, Erwin of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Wayne Frank and 
Mrs. Scott (Janet) Zunker and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock 
until 9 o'clock this Thursday evening. The casket will be moved to the church 
at noon Friday to lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 16, 1970 page T10
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[bur. on Fred Wilde lot]


ALBERTINE FRANKE    (d. 1874)

Albertine Mathilda Anna Franke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Albertine Mathilda Anna Franke
Gender  Female
Birth Date	14 Mar 1874
Birth Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  Wilhelm Franke
FHL Film Number	1305080
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Albertine Mathilda Anna Franke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name: Albertine Mathilda Anna Franke
Color/Sex: White Female
Father: Wilhelm Franke
Mother: Albertine Kolalle
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1874
Birth County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Mother Residence County	Manitowoc
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
[Albertine Franke/bur 05-11-1874/burial register has buried the child of 
William Franke, Lot 4, Block 115, $1.50. buried on the William Franke lot]
(Albertine Mathilde Anna Franke/dau. of Mr. W. Franke/age 1 mo. 25 da./
d. 10 May 1874/bur. 11 May 1874, Manitowoc/from death record of First 
Ger. Evang. ch.)


ALBERTINA FRANKE    (d. 1925)

MRS. FRANKE, PIONEER, DIES SUNDAY, AGE 87
Death Sudden Though Decedent Has Failed for Months 
Ailing for the past six months but never in a critical condition, Mrs. Albertina 
Franke, a resident of the city for the past sixty years, passed away at her home 
at 1019 Division street Sunday morning at 4:30 o’clock, death being due to 
infirmities incident to old age. 
Mrs. Franke, nee Colell, was born in Pomerania, Germany, November 4th, 1838, and 
was married to William Franke sixty-five years ago. Her husband died January 5th, 
1917, and five children also preceded her in death. She is survived by six 
daughters, Mrs. Amelia Jahnke of Chicago, Mrs. Phillip Tuelp of Salem, Wisconsin, 
Mrs. William Schroder, Mrs. Fred W. Rockho??, Mrs. William Sampe, and Mrs. Em?? 
Hacker, all of his city, and two sons, Henry of this city and Em?? of Winnipeg, 
Canada, besides twenty-one grand children and thirty-two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the family home at 1:30 
o’clock and from the Evangelical Lutheran church at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Karl 
Machmiller officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 27, 1925  P. 6


ANNA (REINDL) FRANKE

INJURIES ARE FATAL TO 2ND CRASH VICTIM
Mrs. A.F. Franke, 53, Dies at 2:45 O’clock This Morning At Local Hospital
Mrs. A.H. Franke, 53, 1334 South 15th street, died at Holy Family 
hospital at 2:45 this morning of injuries she suffered Sunday evening 
when a car in which she was riding overturned on Highway 141, instantly 
killing her mother-in-law, Mrs. Augusta Franke, 83. Mrs. Franke’s death 
brought Manitowoc county’s violent death total for the year to 31. 
Husband Driver of Car. 
Mrs. Franke was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, A.H. Franke, 
when it overturned while passing three other cars south of Manitowoc. 
She suffered a crushed right chest, fractured right collarbone and ribs, 
a fracture of the left leg above the knee and multiple cuts and bruises. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Andrews 
Catholic church. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. 
The body will lie at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time 
of the services on Saturday. The Rev. Henry Letz will lead the rosary 
for Mrs. Franke at the funeral parlors Friday evening at 7:30. 
Mrs. Franke, nee Anna Reindl, was born in Chicago April 3, 1884. She 
moved to Manitowoc county with her parents when she was a girl. In 
November, 1907, she was married to A.H. Franke. She was a member of St. 
Andrew’s church. Leaves 10 Children. Survivors include her husband, her 
father, Frank Reindl; city, seven daughters, Mrs. Ray Jagodinsky, Mrs. 
Silas Pierce, and Florence, Violet, Carol, Jeanette and Marjorie, all 
of Manitowoc; three sons, Milton, Russell and Arthur Jr., all of 
Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank Reindl of Madison; Joseph of Muscatine, 
Iowa and Hugo of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. James Wilhelm, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Walter Strohfeldt, Newton and one grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2
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[bur. 08-07-1937/age 64(sic)/cause: lobar pneumonia/
wife of Arthur H. Franke]


ARTHUR HENRY FRANKE

Arthur H. Franke, 83, of 1334 S. 15th St., died early Sunday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 2 
pm Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Stannard 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franke was born Dec. 6, 1882, son of the late Henry and Augusta Radtke. He 
married Anna Reindl Nov. 14, 1907 at Milwaukee. They made their home in Manitowoc 
where he organized the A.H. Franke Co., and manufactured pocket-ware cases and 
advertising specialties.
His wife died in August, 1937. Mr. Franke was a member of the Men's Garden Club, 
Izaak Walton League, National Small Business Men's Assn., U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce and Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. 
He is survived by three sons, Milton, of Manitowoc, Russel and Arthur Jr., both 
of Milwaukee; seven daughters, Mrs. Edgar Knutson, Mrs. Silas Pierce, Mrs. Carol 
Thiel, Mrs. Ray Jagodinski, Mrs. Paul Allen, of Manitowoc, Mrs. G.R. Garberg of 
Hutchinson, Minn., and Mrs. Harold Boldt, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, Edwin 
of Myrtlepoint, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Hildebrandt of Duluth, Minn., and 
Mrs. Gust Klawitter of Goodwin, Mo.; 25 grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren.
A daughter, a brother and a sister also preceded him in death. Friends may call 
at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 22, 1966 page M13


AUGUSTA FRANKE

Car Overturns on 141
Mrs. Franke was killed at about 7:30 last night when the car driven 
by her son, A.H. Franke, overturned 2 miles north of St. Wendel. Franke, 
according to Motorcycle Officer William Ladwig, was attempting to pass a 
line of three cars when the accident occurred. As he reached the second 
car he thought the machine was swinging towards the center of the road. 
Franke tried to drive along the edge of the concrete, went over too far 
and the car plunged into the ditch, rolling over three times through a 
fence and into a corn field.
According to Ladwig, who arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, 
and Sheriff Norman Berkedal, who was called, the car was damaged beyond 
repair. The entire top was crushed in on top of the occupants. (private)
was thrown clear of the car and was lying at the edge of the embankment 
near the road when help arrived. Mr. Groll was lying a few feet away and 
Mrs. A.H. Franke was lying alongside the car.
The two women, Mr. Groll and Mr. Franke, were rushed to the Holy Family 
hospital here in the county ambulance by Sheriff Berdedal, and Deputies 
Joseph Beernstsen and John Matxzynski. Mrs. Franke was pronunced dead 
when the ambulance reached the hospital.
C.D. Fisher took the Franke boy to the hospital.
Coroner Gerald Rau said this morning that there will be no inquest.
(accident toll for Manitowoc county not transcribed)
Born in Germany
Mrs. Augusta Franke, 83, nee Rathke, 1119 Columbus street was born in Germany 
in 1854 and came alone to Manitowoc in 1869. She was married here to Henry 
Franke. Mr. Franke died in 1926.
Survivors are three sons, (private); three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Klawltter, 
Union Mills, Inds., Mrs. Herman Hildebrandt, Duluth, Minn., Mrs. Reinhardt 
Fricke, city; three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Gretz, Hamlet, Ind., Mrs. Emily 
Britag, Westport, S.D., Mrs. Henrietta Mahlke, Wimbleton, N.D.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body is at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.             
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 2, 1937 P.1 & 9
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INJURIES ARE FATAL TO 2ND CRASH VICTIM
Mrs. A.F. Franke, 53, Dies at 2:45 O’clock This Morning At Local Hospital
Mrs. A.H. Franke, 53, 1334 South 15th street, died at Holy Family 
hospital at 2:45 this morning of injuries she suffered Sunday evening 
when a car in which she was riding overturned on Highway 141, instantly 
killing her mother-in-law, Mrs. Augusta Franke, 83. Mrs. Franke’s death 
brought Manitowoc county’s violent death total for the year to 31. 
Husband Driver of Car. 
Mrs. Franke was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, A.H. Franke, 
when it overturned while passing three other cars south of Manitowoc. 
She suffered a crushed right chest, fractured right collarbone and ribs, 
a fracture of the left leg above the knee and multiple cuts and bruises. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 10 o’clock from the St. Andrews 
Catholic church. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. 
The body will lie at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time 
of the services on Saturday. The Rev. Henry Letz will lead the rosary 
for Mrs. Franke at the funeral parlors Friday evening at 7:30. 
Mrs. Franke, nee Anna Reindl, was born in Chicago April 3, 1884. She 
moved to Manitowoc county with her parents when she was a girl. In 
November, 1907, she was married to A.H. Franke. She was a member of St. 
Andrew’s church. Leaves 10 Children. Survivors include her husband, her 
father, Frank Reindl; city, seven daughters, Mrs. Ray Jagodinsky, Mrs. 
Silas Pierce, and Florence, Violet, Carol, Jeanette and Marjorie, all 
of Manitowoc; three sons, Milton, Russell and Arthur Jr., all of 
Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank Reindl of Madison; Joseph of Muscatine, 
Iowa and Hugo of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. James Wilhelm, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Walter Strohfeldt, Newton and one grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2
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[bur. 08-04-1937/age 83 yrs./cause: cerebral concussion and shock/
bur. on Henry Franke lot]


ELEANORE AGNES (KOZACZUK) FRANKE  (d. 2005)

Eleanore A. Franke, (nee Kozaczuk), entered the home of the Lord on 
March 16, 2005 at the age of 79 years. 
Eleanore was born Sept. 12, 1925 in Manitowoc, to Julius (Lottie) 
Skrzypczynski. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, 
with the class of 1943. On Sept. 1, 1948, she married Russell 
Franke.
Eleanore is survived by her beloved and patient husband, Russell; 
loving mother of Karen (Peter) Hansen of La Crosse; and James 
(Mary) Franke of Waukesha. She also leaves five grandchildren: 
Matthew (Pamela) Hansen, La Crosse; Rebecca Franke, New Mexico; 
Jacob Franke, Hales Corners; Amanda Franke, Oshkosh; and Emily 
Franke, Milwaukee. Eleanore is further survived by one brother 
and five sisters: Edward (Ruth) Kozaczuk, Tessie Trottier, 
Florence Packowski, Delores (Earl) Kugler, Phyllis Armstrong, all 
of Manitowoc; and Serina Lemberger of Mesa, Ariz. In addition she 
leaves a special niece and nephew: Anne and Roger Reuther; brothers 
and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Leo and 
Charles Kozaczuk; and a sister: Elizabeth Decker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday (TODAY), March 18, 
2005 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 W. Beloit Road, West Allis, 
at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place at the church from 1 to 1:45 p.m. 
Interment will be on Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Homes, Greenridge Directors; 414-282-4050; 
online guestbook at www.maxsass.com, assisted the family."
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 18, 2005


ELEANOR (SPEVACEK) FRANKE   (d. 2003)

Eleanor M. Franke, age 86, of 1229 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, 
May 15, 2003, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Eleanor was born June 24, 1916, in Cooperstown, daughter of the late Anton and 
Mary Mleziva Spevacek. On June 8, 1938, she married Milton Franke at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 26, 1998. Eleanor was employed at 
Mirro Aluminum Co. for seven years and later held a secretarial position with 
Manitowoc Board of Education for 22 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of 
the Manitowoc County Historical Society for more than 20 years and an honorary 
member of the Manitowoc County Garden Club, formerly Men's Garden Club. 
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Robert and Judie Franke, 
Manitowoc; Richard and Linda Franke, West Bend; and Roger and Ann Franke, Davenport, 
Iowa. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother: Eugene. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held 
at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka
Herald Times Reporter, May 2003


ELSE FRANKE

Death of an 11 mo. old daughter of Heinrich Franke on Sat. at their 
residence in Manitowoc's 3rd Ward. The little one was buried Mon.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1889
******
[cause: lung fever]


ETTA FRANKE

City and County:
An infant child of Henry Franke died last week. It was buried on Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 9, 1898  pg. 4
********
[cause: premature birth]
********
1898 Jun 01/FRANKE Ella/v.7 p.74
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
********
Ella Franke (sic)
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	 Ella Franke
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1898
Event Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Wis.
Gender	Female
Age	0
Marital Status	Single
Race	W
Birth Date	12 May 1898
Birth Year (Estimated)	1898
Birthplace	Manitowoc, Wis.
Burial Place	Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery
Father's Name	Henry Franke
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Name	Augusta Radke
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


GERHARDT H. FRANKE

Gerhardt H. Franke, 72, of 1018 Green St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Appleton 
Memorial Hospital after several months illness. Funeral services will be at 
2 pm Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. A 
firing squad of the American Legion will be at graveside representing the U.S. 
Government.
Mr. Franke was born Dec. 4, 1893 at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Augusta 
Radtke. He was graduated from the local high school and was a veteran of World 
War I. He was in service Aug. 30, 1918 until June 23, 1919, as a battalion 
sergeant in major camp headquarters. He married Olivia (Ollie) Geisler Aug. 18, 
1927 and the couple located at Manitowoc. Mr. Franke worked for S. Reiss Coal 
Co. as a bookkeeper since he was 18 years old, retiring in 1960. He was secretary 
and trustee of the First German Lutheran Church and past president of the Lutheran 
Men's Club. Always active in local and state bowling circles, Franke was still a 
member of the Shavetails team in the American Legion League. He served as officer 
of city, county and state bowling associations.
He is survived by his wife, a son, Paul of Neenah; two brothers, Arthur of 
Manitowoc and Edwin of Myrtle Point, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Hildebrandt 
of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Gust Klawitter, of Goodman, Mo., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm 
Wednesday until 10:30 Thursday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 26, 1966 page M15
*********
[d. at Appleton, WI]


HELENA FRANKE

Name: Franke, Helena Albertine H.
D.: 5/15/1876
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1876
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 1 Yr. 20 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Diptheria
Pg. #: 211
**********
[Burial register says buried the chield of Mr. Wm Frank, $1.25]


HENRY L. FRANKE    (d. 1926)

Henry Franke, aged 67 years, died at his home, 119 Columbus Street, Friday 
evening. Deceased had been ailing for more than five years. Born in Germany, 
December 27, 1858, he immigrated to this county with his parents at the age of 
seven, coming directly to Manitowoc, where he has since resided. He learned the 
carpenter trade and later became a carpenter contractor, a trade which he has 
followed since.
In 1879 Mr. Franke was married to Augusta Radke who, with their six children 
survive him. The children are Mrs. Louis Klawitter of Union Mills, Indiana, Mrs. 
Selma Hildebrandt of Duluth, Minn., Mrs. Lillian Frick of this city, Arthur and 
Gerhardt of Manitowoc and Edwin of Portland, Ore.  
In politics, Mr. Franke had always been a republican and had been an active 
worked for the party for many years. In city affairs he has aided to the best 
of his ability, the advancement and general welfare of the city.
The Third Ward elected him to the city council in 1901 and he was re-elected in 
1903 and again re-nominated in 1905 but declined to accept. The city council 
elected him that same year to the position of Southside assessor and he was 
re-elected by that body for four consecutive terms. In 1909 he was again elected 
to the city council and served that term. A firm supporter of education, Mr. 
Franke was elected director of public schools at the age of 31 and was re-elected 
again for a second term. Much credit is due him for educational advancement made 
by the city. His last office, that of city treasurer, he held for four years and 
served capably in that position. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the 
Lutheran Church at Eighth and Marshall Streets. Rev. Machmiller officiated at the 
service. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 22, 1926
**********
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our relatives and friends 
for their kind assistance and expressions of sympathy in our late bereavement, 
the death of our beloved husband and father, Henry Franke; to the Rev. 
Machmiller for his words of comfort and services; to the pallbearers and 
funeral directors and the donors of the many beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Augusta Franke and children
Manitowoc Herald News, July 22, 1926 page 2


JOHANN FRANKE

J C L Franke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	J C L Franke
Gender  Male
Birth Date	7 Oct 1883
Birth Place	Manitowoc City, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Wilhelm Franke
Mother  Albertine Colell
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
J C S Frank
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	J C S Frank
Death Date	14 Oct 1883
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  01
Page number  0450
Reel	048
Image	2976
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	111506
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
J C S Franke
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: J C S Franke
Color/Sex: White Male
Age: 7 days
Father: Wm Franke
Mother: Albertine Franke
Birthplace: Manitowoc Wis
Birth Date: 07 Oct 1883
Death Date: 14 Oct 1883
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Cramps
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


JOHN P. FRANKE

Old Christmas Card Has Brought Son To Funeral 
A tattered old Christmas card, found among the effects of John Franke, aged 54, 
North 4th street, who died Monday, brought a son to his funeral and enabled the 
city relief department to contact his three other children. 
Franke, a carpenter who had been unemployed for some time, had steadfastly 
refused city aid. He had no known friends or relatives and his body, when he 
died, was turned over to the relief department for burial. There was nothing 
to be found among his belongings to indicate that he had friends or relatives 
except the Christmas card which contained a rather indistinct name and address. 
On a wild chance the relief department followed the lead, contacted a friend 
of the man and was in turn directed to four of his children. One of his sons, 
Theodore Franke of Minneapolis, came to Manitowoc yesterday for the funeral. 
The other three children are Ingrid, of Greenwood, Wis., Wilmer of the state 
of Washington; and Carvin of Minneapolis. Frank was born in Germany, his son 
said, and came to Manitowoc from Minneapolis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1934  P. 1 
*******
[cause: cancer of stomach]


LUCILE MARGARET FRANKE

Lucile Marie Franke
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Lucile Marie Franke
Death Date	12 Dec 1913
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Lucile M Franke/bur 12-14-1913/cause: gastro enteritis/
bur. on Arthur H. Franke lot/removed from lot 1 blk 15 sec d] 


MILTON A. FRANKE

Milton A. Franke, age 83, of 1229 South 21st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
April 26, 1998, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, where he resided for the 
past five years.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at Wesley 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Jay 
Smoke, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 21, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Ann 
Reindl Franke. Milton graduated from Lincoln High School and then attended 
college. On June 8, 1938, he married the former Eleanor Spevacek at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Milton was associated with A. H. Franke Company for 
a number of years, and later was employed at J.C. Penney Company in Manitowoc, 
retiring in 1980. He served in scouting for more than 25 years in various 
capacities on the Council level. Milton was active in organizing the Men's Garden 
Club, where he served as the first President and was the last surviving Charter 
Member. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society for more 
than 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and 
Ann Franke, Davenport, Iowa, Robert and Judie Franke, Manitowoc, and Richard and 
Linda Franke, West Bend, Wis.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 
six sisters, Florence Knutson, Manitowoc, Grace Piece, Manitowoc, Violette 
Garberg, Hutchinson, Minn., Carol Thiel, Manitowoc, Jeanette (Harold) Boldt, 
Minneapolis, Minn., and Marjorie Allen, Manitowoc; two brothers, Russell 
(Eleanore) Franke, Milwaukee, and Arthur (Mary) Franke, Florida. He was preceded 
in death by one sister, Ethel Jagodinsky.
Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. Wedneday until 
the time of services at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1998  P. 2
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[wife Eleanor]


OLIVIA W. FRANKE

Mrs. Gerhardt H. Franke, 72, formerly of 1018 Green St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, following a brief illness. She had 
also resided at Shady Lane, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Franke, nee Oliva (sic) W. Geisler, was born Aug. 24, 1895, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Henry and Louis Koepke Geisler. She was married to Gerhardt H. 
Franke Aug. 18, 1927, at Manitowoc where the couple resided. He preceded her in 
death July 25, 1966. Mrs. Franke was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 
No. 88 and the Ladies Aid Society of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors include a son (private), a brother, Arthur, of Manitowoc, two sisters, 
Mrs. Louis Kaufman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ed. Price, of Waukesha and four grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 29, 1968  P. 13 
*******
[d. 04-28-1968/age 72 yrs./widow of Gerhardt H. Franke]


RUSSELL JAMES FRANKE

Russell J. Franke entered the Home of the Lord on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at 
the age of 87. Russell was born on Jan. 7, 1920, to Arthur and Anna (nee Reindl) 
Franke. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, Wis., in 1937. He 
was a member of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division 
during World War II. Russell graduated from the University of Madison in 1950. He 
worked for the Allen-Bradley Co. in Milwaukee for 32 years, retiring in 1982. 
On Sept. 1, 1948, he married Eleanore A. Kozaczuk. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother, Milton, and five sisters, 
Lucille, Ethel Jagodinsky, Grace Pierce, Florence Knutson and Violet Garberg. 
Funeral services will be on Monday, Oct. 1, at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist 
Church of West Allis, 7520 W. Lapham St. Visitation will be at the church from 12:30 
p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 1, 2007 


WILHELM H. FRANKE  (d. 1884)

Wilhelm H Franke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Wilhelm H Franke
Birth Date	1 Aug 1876
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	0114
Record Number	002958
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Wilhelm Heinrieh Aug Franke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Wilhelm Heinrieh Aug Franke
Gender  Male
Birth Date	1 Aug 1876
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Wilhelm Franke
Mother  Albertine Kolell
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
W H Franke
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	W H Franke
Death Date	28 Nov 1884
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  01
Page number  0473
Reel	049
Image	0114
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	111676
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Wilhelm H Franke
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Wilhelm H Franke
Color/Sex: White Male
Age: 8 years
Father: Wm Franke
Mother: Albertine Franke
Birthplace: Manitowoc Co Wis.
Birth Date: 01 Aug 1876
Death Date: 28 Nov 1884
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Diphtheria
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Unk]-[W. Frank/bur. 12-01-1884]


WILHELM FRANKE  (d. 1917)

FATHER OF CITY TREASURER FRANKE DIES AT AGE OF 86
Wm. Franke, Pioneer Ship Carpenter of City Passes Away.  
William Franke, father of City Treasurer Henry Franke, and a resident 
of this city since 1865, being one of the pioneer ship carpenters of 
the city, died at his home, Division and Eleventh streets, last night, 
aged 86 years. Mr. Franke had been in failing health for some time and 
his advanced age contributed to his demise. 
Mr. Franke was born in Germany June 3, 1830 and come to Manitowoc in 
1865 and for many years was employed as a ship carpenter, retiring some 
years ago when age overtook him. Besides his aged widow, Mr. Franke is 
survived by eight children, Mrs. William Schroeder, Mrs. Fred Rockhoff, 
Mrs. Wm. Sampe, Mrs. Emil Hacker and Henry Franke, this city; Mr. Ernst 
Jahnke, Mrs. Bertha Tulp, Chicago and Emil Franke of Winnipeg.
Manitowoc Daily Herald , Friday, January 05, 1917, Page 1
********
Emil Franke, who was here for his father’s funeral, has departed for 
Winnipeg. He will stop at Minneapolis en route.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 15, 1917, Page 3
********
[William Frank/bur. 1-9-1917/cause: pneumonia]


EMMA FRANKEN

Mrs. John H. Franken, 66, nee Emma LaGesse, Custerdale, died at the 
Holy Family hospital late last evening.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic church, 
the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. The body will 
lie in state at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until time of 
services.
She was born at Pentwater, Mich., in 1878. Forty-eight years ago she 
was married to John Franken and the couple settled in Two Rivers for 
25 years. Twenty-five years ago, her husband died. She has made 
Manitowoc her home for the past 20 years. She was a member of the Royal 
Neighbors of Two Rivers.
She is survived by two sons, William of Milwaukee and Joseph of this 
city; two brothers, Joseph LaGesse of Nome, North Dakota, and Frank 
LaGesse of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Heald, of Grand Rapids, 
Mich., Mrs. H.P. Hart of Muskegon, Mich., and Mrs. D.D. Usher, Stoughton, 
Wis., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 20, 1945 P.2
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[d. 04-19-1945/age 66 yrs./cause: benign nephro sclerosis/
widow of Hy. Franken/bur. on Wm. Franken lot-her son]


GRACE J. FRANKEN

Grace J. Franken, age 93, nee LeClair, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away at 
St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, Tuesday, February 1, 1994.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church, 
1509 Grand Ave., Racine, Wis., on Friday, February 4, 1994, at 11 a.m. with 
Rev. Edward A. Vogel officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born in Two Rivers March 6, 1900, to David and Eugenia Gagnon LeClair. 
She had been a Racine resident for many years. She was married to the late 
Joseph P. Franken at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. February 15, 1922. 
She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Racine.
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Elaine Franken, Racine, 
Donna (Ralph) Yannutz, Aurora, Colo., Marion Franken, Columbus, Ohio; six 
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, one son, Richard H. 
Franken, two brothers and one sister.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Holy Name Church, Racine, have 
been suggested.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1994  P. A2
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[widow of Joseph P. Franken]
*********
St. Luke's church was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday morning, amid a 
bounteous display of beautiful flowers and in the presence of a large congregation 
of relatives and friends. The principals were Joseph Franken, son of Mrs. Henry 
Franken and Miss Grace LeClaire. Solemn High Mass was celebrated in addition to 
the regular ceremony by Rev. Father D.S. Bunkelman of Oshkosh, a cousin of the 
bride. Rev. Bunkelman was assisted by Reverands Hugo and Pritzl. Groomsman was 
Leonard Le Claire and Elizabeth Le Claire acted as bridesmaid. The bride was 
attired in a blue beaded suit of tricotine, an Egyptian hat and long white gloves 
and carried a rich bouquet of American beauty roses. The ceremony over, the wedding 
party repaired to the home of the bride and after a sumptuous feast the bride and 
groom departed on a honeymoon trip. The couple are both members of the Two Rivers 
High School class of 1919. The groom who is a machinist in the aluminum goods 
industry here and is a young man of excellent principles and the bride being a 
young lady of splendid qualities of womanhood, the future is bright and the Reporter 
extends best wishes for many blessings.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 16, 1922


HENRY FRANKEN

Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Usher and Mrs. Rupert Olson, who were here to attend the 
funeral of the late J.H. Franken who died at Two Rives several days ago and 
was buried at Evergreen cemetery in this city yesterday, have returned to 
their homes at Stoughton.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 22, 1920  P.3
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John Henry Franken passed away at his home on Jefferson Street Tuesday, after an 
illness of about three weeks. He suffered from internal poisoning which although 
specialists were called and every effort made to save his life, caused his death 
in the flower of manhood at the age of 47.
Deceased was for the past 20 years employed at the Hamilton plant where accuracy 
and general efficiency in his work gained him a responsible position as 
superintendent of the cutting and drying department. Mr. Franken was born in Germany 
and came to this country with his father at the age of 15. After living for a time 
in Kansas he made his home in Pentwater, Michigan, until he came to this city with 
his family. The funeral will be Friday morning with services here and interment at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, Joseph of this city and William of Manitowoc. 
Also two sisters, Mrs. Lena Rindt of this city and Mrs. Kate Edland of Muskegon.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 20, 1920
**********
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to our many friends and neighbors for the kindness 
and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, 
John Henry Franken, being, especially mindful of the willing donors of flowers and 
automobiles.
Mrs. J. H. Franken and children
The Reporter, May 27, 1920
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[bur. 05-21-1920/cause: septic thrombosis/on Wm. Franken lot]


JOSEPH P. FRANKEN

Mr. Joseph P. Franken, 83, a former 50 year resident of Manitowoc, who now 
resided at Westview Nursing Home, Racine, died Sunday, July 1.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church, Racine 
and burial will be 12 noon Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franken was born Aug. 28, 1900, at Pentwater, Mich. He was a Racine resident 
for the past six years. Mr. Franken was a Teacher at Manitowoc Vocational School 
and he retired in 1968. He was also a Tool and Die Maker for Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company and Owner-Operator of two Franken grocery stores in 
Manitowoc and also a Real Estate Broker in Manitowoc for 25 years. Mr. Franken 
was a member of Holy Name Church Racine and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; three daughters and a son-in-law, Miss Elaine 
Franken of Racine, Donna and Ralph Yannutz of Augusta, Ga., and Dr. Marion 
Franken of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard H. Franken 
in August of 1945 and a brother, William E. Franken.
Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church, 15th and Grand Ave., Racine, 6 p.m. 
to 7 p.m. Thursday, Acklam Funeral Home, Racine, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1984  P. 3
*******
[d. at Racine, WI/husband of Grace J. Franken]
*******
St. Luke's church was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday morning, amid a 
bounteous display of beautiful flowers and in the presence of a large congregation 
of relatives and friends. The principals were Joseph Franken, son of Mrs. Henry 
Franken and Miss Grace LeClaire. Solemn High Mass was celebrated in addition to 
the regular ceremony by Rev. Father D.S. Bunkelman of Oshkosh, a cousin of the 
bride. Rev. Bunkelman was assisted by Reverands Hugo and Pritzl. Groomsman was 
Leonard Le Claire and Elizabeth Le Claire acted as bridesmaid. The bride was 
attired in a blue beaded suit of tricotine, an Egyptian hat and long white gloves 
and carried a rich bouquet of American beauty roses. The ceremony over, the wedding 
party repaired to the home of the bride and after a sumptuous feast the bride and 
groom departed on a honeymoon trip. The couple are both members of the Two Rivers 
High School class of 1919. The groom who is a machinist in the aluminum goods 
industry here and is a young man of excellent principles and the bride being a 
young lady of splendid qualities of womanhood, the future is bright and the Reporter 
extends best wishes for many blessings.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 16, 1922


CHARLES FRANKLIN

Chas. S. Franklin
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Chas. S. Franklin
Color/Sex: White Male
Names of other issue living: Lola and Ruth
Father: Wm Franklin
Occupation: Boiler Maker
Mother: Mabel McCarthy
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1907- Sunday 3:40 a.m.
Birth County: Kewaunee, Wisconsin, USA
Additional Circumstances: Breech presentation
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Chas S Franklin
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Chas S Franklin
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Date	25 Aug 1907
Birth Place	Marathon County, Wisconsin
Father  Wm Franklin
Mother  Mabel McCarthy
FHL Film Number	1305085
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Chas S Franklin
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Chas S Franklin
Death Date	25 Aug 1907
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  04
Page number  0613
Reel	052
Image	0617
Index Volume  02
Sequence Number	111746
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Chas S Franklin
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Chas S Franklin
Color/Sex: W Male
Age: 4 hours
Father: Wm Franklin
Mother: Mabel Franklin
Birthplace: Manitowoc
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1907
Death Date: 25 Aug 1907
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Premature birth
Burial place: Evergreen
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


AUGUSTA FRANSWAY

Death from a stroke on Thurs. last week of Mrs. Frank Fransway, 
a former resident of our city, in Pikeshill, N.Y., where she 
was visiting. The deceased, (nee Auguste Rosinsky), was born in 
Manitowoc 35 yrs. ago but has been living for several years in 
Oshkosh. She is survived by her husband and 2 children and here 
in Manitowoc by her sorrowing father and a brother. The body was 
brought here and committed to the ground on Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903
*******
Former Resident Died in East.
A message to relatives here Saturday conveyed the sad intelligence of the death 
in New York of Ms. August Franzway (sic), a former resident of this city. Decedent 
was 35 years of age and is survived by a husband and two children. The body was 
brought here for burial. Mrs. Franzway was a sister of Herman Rosinsky, the S. 
Eighth street furniture dealer.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 2, 1903 p.1
*******
(Note: Since the ages don't match, I called the cemetery office and here is
what she said:
[The entry you have from the tombstone is on the same lot as the entry I have, 
so I have to assume they are the same person and that the tombstone is incorrect, 
since she probably didn't die the year after she was buried. The original burial 
register from 1903 says she is age 54 and that she died of apoplexy. There is no 
other information. She is buried on the same lot as Francis Fransway (1845-1910).
I am going to assume that she was born sometime between 1849 (based on age) and 
1852 (marker date), which would make sense since she would be a few years younger 
than Francis. The obituary sounds like it could be her, except for the age, so I 
am thinking there is a typo, maybe they transposed the age (35 instead of 53) or 
it should have been 55 instead of 35. I just looked in the Lot Diagram book for 
and I see that the lot was originally purchased by William Rosinsky and was paid 
for 6/3/1903. So now I definitely think it's her and there is just a typo in the 
obit./Augusta Fransway/bur. 06-28-1903/age 54 yrs./cause: apoplexy/lot purchased 
by William Rosinsky and was paid for 6/3/1903.]


FRANCIS FRANSWAY

Frank Fransway, brother-in-law of Mrs. Herman Rosinsky of this city, dies at his 
home in Oshkosh Monday. His body was brought here for burial Tuesday afternoon. 
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis 
which he suffered about three weeks ago. He was 65 years of age and is survived 
by one son Frank, two brothers and one sister.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 26, 1910
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[bur. 05-25-1910/cause: apoplexy]


ADELA FRANZ

Mrs. Adela Franz, 87, of 4528 Woodland Drive, Route 2, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, May 17, at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Community Bible Church. The Rev. 
Alan C. Sunn will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Franz was born November 19, 1897, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John 
and Bertha Fanslau Schroeder. She attended Town Line School District Number 5. 
She married Oscar Franz on June 28, 1919, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in 
death in June of 1966.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Edwin and Alice Franz of Two Rivers; 
two daughters, Edna and Ruth Franz, both at home; five grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren also survived.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Monday afternoon and after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1985  P. 3
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[d. 05-17-1985/age 87 yrs./widow of Oscar Franz]
*********
Marriage of Oscar/Adela Franz
Oscar Franz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Franz and Miss Dela Schroeder, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, both of the Town of Two Rivers, were united in 
marriage Saturday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church. The attending couples 
were Emil Albrecht and Miss Lydia Schroeder and August Fanslau and Miss Zeralda 
Fanslau. A wedding dinner at the home of the bride and a dance at the Sogges hall 
participated in by relatives and friends were part of the festivities of the 
occasion. The couple will reside on a farm near this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 3, 1919


ALBERT FRANZ

Albert Franz, 72, of route 2, Manitowoc, retired Shoto farmer, dropped 
dead of a heart attack early Sunday evening, while changing a tire on 
his car three miles south of Two Creeks on highway 42.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, announced there would be no 
inquest.
Mr. and Mrs. Franz had been at Kewaunee for a visit with his sister, Mrs. 
Rudolph Pilgrim, and were enroute home when a tire went flat. Mr. Franz 
pulled the car to the side of the road and was removing the wheel from the 
car when he collapsed.
Born in Germany in 1874, he accompanied his parents to Manitowoc when a 
child. In 1899 he married Miss Lena Stueck and they lived for a time in 
this city, when he was employed as a carpenter by the railroad. They then 
moved to a farm near Shoto, now operated by his son, Emil. He retired a 
few years ago.
Mr. Franz served 14 years as a supervisor on the Two Rivers town board and 
for 17 years was a member of the Shoto district school board.
Survivors are his wife; son, Emil on the home farm; daughter, Mrs. Harvey 
Kohlmeier of this city; three brothers, John, Alex and Fred of this city; 
sister, Mrs. Pilgrim of Kewaunee; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Tuesday 
noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state 
until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 23, 1947 P.2
*********
[d. 06-22-1947/age 72 yrs.]


ALEX J. FRANZ

Alex J. Franz, 86 a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, for nine years, 
died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Kenneth E. Fisk officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 22, 1876, at Shoto, son of the late Lawrence and Caroline 
Somerfeldt Franz. He married Emma Wilsing June 29, 1897. She preceded him in 
death in 1944. Mr. Franz owned and operated a dairy farm on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
for 12 years and also operated a milk route two years. The family moved to 
Manitowoc in 1919 where he was employed by the American Seating Co. until his 
retirement about 30 years ago.
Among survivors are a son, Oscar A., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, Fred, of 
Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anna Pilgrim, of Kewunee; two grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, August 8, 1963  P. T-3
*******
[d. 08-08-1963/age 86 yrs.]


ALICE T. FRANZ    (d. 2008)

Alice T. Franz, age 86, of 1203 33rd St., Two Rivers, died on Tuesday morning, 
Oct. 28, 2008, at Walnut Grove, Manitowoc.
Alice was born on May 12, 1922, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Catherine (Jakowicz) Dawidowicz. On Nov. 13, 1943, she married Edwin H. Franz 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on 
March 8, 1988. Alice worked in the shipping department at Formrite Tube Company, 
Two Rivers, retiring in 1988. She enjoyed playing cards, sheepshead, traveling, 
camping, dancing, and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grand-
children.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by two infant sisters; three sisters and three 
brothers-in-law: Julia (Robert) McGovern; Sara (John) Schepper; and Stella (Anton) 
Pietroske; three brothers and one sister-in-law: Adolph (Emily) Davich; John 
Dawidowich; and Tony Dawidowich; one son-in-law: Gerald Day; one grandson: Derek 
Genrich; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Adela and Oscar Franz; and one sister-
in-law, Edna Franz.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Revs. William O'Brien and Brian Belongia, great-nephew, with 
burial to follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Klein 
& Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, from 4 to 8 pm. A 
prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Bill.
Visitation will continue on Friday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church 
from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
Memorials in Alice's name may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Church Window 
Fund.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staffs of Whitetails 
Estates, Walnut Grove and Home Care Health Services and Hospice, along with 
(private) for the care and compassion shown to Alice and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 29, 2008


BETTY M. FRANZ    (d. 2008)

Betty M. Franz, age 71, of 728 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died on Thursday 
morning, Jan. 3, 2008, at her residence. 
She was born on April 9, 1936, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank 
and Mayme (Kaufmann) Fronk. Betty was a graduate of Washington High School, 
Two Rivers, class of 1954. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her former husband: Eugene Franz; and two 
brothers and sisters-in-law: Francis and Mae Fronk; and Earl and Ruth "Mickey" 
Fronk. 
Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 5, 2008 


CATHARINA FRANZ

Death Tues. evening of Mrs. John Franz, widow of John Franz 
who died in Oct. 1903. She had suffered a stroke about 14 days 
ago which led to her death. Mrs. Franz was born 04 Jan. 1834 
in Hochelheim, Bezirk Wetzlar, and came to America with her 
husband in 1856. The family settled in Two Rivers, but in 1866 
Mr. Franz was elected Registrar, so they moved to Manitowoc in 
1867 and resided here ever since. She is survived by 3 daughters: 
Mrs. F. Becker in Sheboygan, Mrs. A.J. Schmitz in Milwaukee, and 
Mrs. Dr. Kemper here. A son preceded her in death 10 yrs. ago. In 
addition, 8 grandchildren mourn the passing of their grandmother. 
The funeral will be held Sat. afternoon at 2 p.m. from the funeral 
home on Jay Street.
Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1905
*******
Mrs. John Franz, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Manitowoc, died 
last Tuesday night from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. Her husband, the 
late Hon. John Franz, died on October 1, 1903. Mrs. Franz was born in Prussia 
in 1834 and in 1854 was married. in 1856 she and her husband came to America 
and settled in Two Rivers where they continued to reside until 1867 when they 
moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Franz was a very estimable woman and was a most loving 
and dutiful wife and mother. Three daughters survive her. They are Mrs. F. 
Becker of Sheboygan, Mrs. A.J. Schmitz of Milwaukee and Mrs. Dr. Kemper of 
Manitowoc.
Two Rivers ChronicleM Tues., July 18, 1905
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( ____ Franz/d. July 1905/female/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
*******
[cause: heart disease]


DONALD A. FRANZ

Donald A. Franz, 64, 3390 Oak Forest Dr., Green Bay, died at a local hospital 
on Wednesday, September 9, 1992. He was born May 11, 1928 in the Town of Two 
Rivers, the son of the late Emil and Louise (Kiel) Franz. He graduated from 
Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1945. He also attended the Milwaukee School 
of Music.
Mr. Franz worked for the J.J. Stangel Company in Manitowoc for 20 years and also 
the LaForce Hardware and Manufacturing Company in Manitowoc and Green Bay for 20 
years, retiring in 1991. He was married to Dorothy Kuhl on April 9, 1949 in 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 30, 1967. He was married to Lola Mae 
(Peck) Thomas on February 11, 1978 at Green Bay.
He is a member of Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, Suamico; a past member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was the former director 
of the Manitowoc Marine Band and a past Concert Master for the Manitowoc Symphony 
for 25 years. Presently he was a member of the Green Bay Symphony in which he played 
the violin. He was also a member of Architectural Hardware Consultants. 
Survivors include his wife, Lula Mae, Green Bay; three sons and two daughters-in-law, 
James A. and Jean Franz, Manitowoc, Allan C. Franz, Manitowoc, Kelly and Jeanne 
Thomas Naperville, Ill; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Wayne Free, 
Manitowoc, Kathy and Don Benson, Columbus, Ind., Mary and Rich Jensen, Green Bay; 
eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, 
Richard C. and Myvamuy Franz, Mishicot; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, 
Charlotte and George Fenske, Edgerton, Wis.; Leatrice and Lloyd Liermann, Manitowoc, 
Herbert Spieding, Milwaukee, aunts and nieces, nephews and other relaives survive. 
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Spiediing.
Friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home 818 State St., Manitowoc from 
4 pm Thursday and at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of service. 
Funeral services 11 am Friday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, The Revs. Arno T. Wolfgramm and Larry Nast will officiate and burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1992
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[d. at Green Bay WI/widower of Dorothy Franz]


DOROTHY L. FRANZ

Mrs. Donald A. Franz, 39, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a day. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Franz, nee Dorothy Kuhl, was born Oct. 27, 1927, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
Charles and Alma Lohse Kuhl. She attended Manitowoc public schools and was 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1945. She was married to 
Donald Franz April 9, 1949, at Manitowoc. For the past three years she had been 
a part-time employe at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her husband and parents, two sons, (private) and two daughters, 
(private); two brothers, (private), and a sister, (private). A brother, Robert, 
preceded her in death April 12, 1961. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1967  P. 7 
*****
[d. 07-30-1967/age 39 yrs./wife of Donald A. Franz]


EDNA ZERELDA FRANZ

Edna Z. Franz, age 78, of 4528 Woodland Dr. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, 
Tuesday evening, December 1, 1998, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 1998, at the 
Cornerstone Church, South 28th and Wollmer St., Manitowoc. Rev. Alan Sunn 
will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Edna was born July 4, 1920, at the home which she resided at her entire life, 
daughter of the late Oscar A. and Adela (Schroeder) Franz. She attended the 
Fillmore District School #5. Edna was employed at the Mirro Corporation for 
43 years, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed gardening around her house and loved 
to work in the outdoors
She is survived by a sister, Ruth Franz, rural Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, 
Alice Franz, Two Rivers. Nieces and nephews include Patricia Day, Mary Ann 
Cherveny, Richard H. Franz, Paul Franz, and Geraldine Genrich, other relatives 
and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, Edwin 
Franz.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers from 5-8 p.m. 
Thursday evening (TONIGHT) and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1998 P. A2


EDWIN H. FRANZ

Edwin H. Franz, 67, of 1203 33rd Street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, 
March 8, 1988 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born July 4, 1920 in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late Oscar 
and Adela Schroeder Franz. He married Alice Dawidowicz on November 13, 1943 at 
Sacred Heart Church, Two Rivers.
Mr. Franz was employed at Hamilton Industries for 38 years, retiring in 1983. He 
was a member of Hamilton Good Fellowship Club and past member of the Town of Two 
Rivers Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Betty 
Franz of Two Rivers and Paul and Donna Franz of Two Rivers; three daughters and 
sons-in-law, Patricia and Gerald Day of Green Bay, Mary Ann and Robert Cherveny of 
Two Rivers and Gerry and Bill Genrich of Two Rivers; two sisters, a twin, Edna Franz 
of Manitowoc and Ruth Franz of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 9, 1988 page 18
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[bur. on Alex Franz lot]


ELSA L. FRANZ

Mrs. Robert Franz, 45, died early this morning at the home, 1319 Division street, 
after a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home with the Rev. Ernest Zoerb officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Franz, nee Elsa Luedtke, was born in this city on Jan. 10, 1898. She was 
married Jan. 25, 1922. 
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, (private); one son, (private); mother, 
Mrs. Emilie Luedtke, city; two brothers, William and Arthur Luedtke of this city; 
and one sister, Mrs. Arthur C. Schlei of this city. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon to the time of the 
services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1943  P. 2 
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[d. 10-20-1943/age 45 yrs./cause: carcinoma of breast/wife of Robert H. Franz]
********
Manitowoc:
Miss Elsa Luedtke, daughter of Mrs. Emilie Luedtke, South Eleventh Street and 
Robert H. Franz, were quietly united in marriage at the German Lutheran parsonage, 
the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating on Saturday.
Kiel Tri County Record, Mar. 3, 1922 page 4


EMMA FRANZ

Emma Franz, 76, Drowns Self In Basement Tank 
City firemen were called to the residence of Mrs. Emma Franz, 76, of 811 South 
19th street late Tuesday afternoon to remove the body of Mrs. Franz from a 
basement cistern. 
Coroner Arthur Teitgen, who was summoned, pronounced the death a suicide by 
drowning. The body was discovered by her son, Oscar, of route 2, Manitowoc who 
with neighbors broke screen door fastenings to gain entrance. The son had come 
to the city in response to a letter from his mother, written late last week, 
asking him to take her on a business trip downtown. 
There was only a 20 inch opening between the top of the cistern and the basement 
joists. Mrs. Franz, the coroner said, used a ladder to climb up and probably dove 
headlong through the small opening on top of the cistern. Firemen were forced to 
cut away a portion of the wooden wall of the cistern to remove the body. 
Mrs. Franz has not been in the best of health for several months. Neighbors do 
not recall seeing her since Sunday. A carefully folded copy of the Herald-Times 
of Saturday night, Sept. 2, lay on the dining room table. The coroner announced 
there will be no inquest. 
Mrs. Franz, nee Emma Wilsing, was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1868 and moved to 
this city in 1920. Survivors are a son, Oscar, a sister, Mrs. Olaf Nesa of 
Milwaukee; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Paul BLaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The body may be viewed after 7 o’clock this evening at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1944  P. 5 
********
[d. 09-03-1944/age 76 yrs./cause: drowning/wife of Alex J. Franz]


EUGENE A. ‘BUTCH’ FRANZ

Eugene A. “Butch” Franz, age 70, of Manitowoc, entered eternal rest on 
Thursday morning, Dec. 28, 2006, in Manitowoc.
Eugene was born May 26, 1936, in Manitowoc. He was the son of Joseph
and Clara Schamburek Franz. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
with the class of 1953. He served with the U. S. Army from 1955 to 1957, 
when he was honorably discharged. He was employed with Burger Boat Company 
for many years. He then worked for Four Seasons Lawn Care, and later became 
self-employed operating his own lawn care business. On Oct. 10, 1959, he 
married Betty M. Fronk in Manitowoc. Eugene was a member of the Manitowoc 
Senior Center.
He is survived by his parents: Joseph and Clara Franz, Manitowoc; three 
children: Lisa (Steven) Steinhauer, Two Rivers; Lori (Robert) Masiak, 
Neenah; Lynn (Charles) Wagner, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren: Jake, Cody 
and Ani Steinhauer; Krista, McKenzie, R. Casey, Lexi and Morgan Masiak; 
Whitney, Weston and Wade Wagner; one brother: Joseph (Ruth) Franz Jr., 
Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law: David Thone; Dr. Roy (Marty) Fronk; along 
with other relatives and friends surviving.
He was preceded in death by one sister: Elaine Thone.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at 
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Monsignor 
James Vanden Hogen, with burial of the cremains to take place at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on 
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St.
Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the nursing 
staff at Aurora Medical Center who took such good care of “Kootchie.” We 
would also like to give a special thank you to Dr Edward Barylak.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 30, 2006


FRED FRANZ

Fred Franz, 86, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, who resided at Shady 
Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the home. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Franz was born Dec. 16, 1889, at Shoto, son of the late Lawrence and 
Caroline Schumacher Franz. He resided at Manitowoc all his life on Spring 
Hill Drive. He married Lena Klingholz in 1912 at Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death in 1938. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for the 
City of Manitowoc street department. 
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marie Franz, and a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Rose Franz, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Mrs. Roger (Joyce) 
Mronzinsky, Mrs. James (Judy) Chizek, Mrs. James (Jennifer) Sittman and Miss 
Joanne Franz, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Jacquelynn) Terrien, of Green Bay 
and Mrs. John (Johnanna) Van Ells of Ord, Neb., 13 great grandchildren and 
a great great granddaughter. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, October 4, 1976  P. 3 
*******
[bur. on Arthur Klingholz lot]


GERALD JOSEPH FRANZ

Gerald J. Franz, age 62, of 183 East 3rd St., Fond du Lac, Wis., died Saturday, 
January 13, 1996, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Janaury 17, 1996, from the 
St. Agnes Hospital Chapel, 430 East Division St., Fond du lac (sic). Father 
Hillary Zach will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born March 11, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Lorine Jens 
Franz. He attended schools here in Manitowoc graduating from Lincoln High School 
and later going on to college. From 1951 to 1955 he was in the United States Air 
Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a junior high school teacher in the Fond 
du Lac area.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Lisa Franz, Madison; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Constance Franz, Madison, Cathleen and Jeff 
Schmitt, Windsor, Wis.; Jennifer and Doug Turner, Stoughton, Wis.; five 
grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Geraldine Franz, Newhall, 
Calif.; one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Robert McElligott, La Crosse, 
Wis.; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his 
parents and one brother, Thomas.
Friends may call at the St. Agnes Chapel on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1996 P. A2
*******
[d. at Fond du Lac WI/single/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. Franz lot]


HELEN FRANZ

Mrs. William Franz, 66, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, early Tuesday. She had been stricken with a heart attack on Monday. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Helen Dickert on February 8, 1890 in the Town of Franklin. On 
June 26, 1912 she was married to William Franz and the couple moved to Manitowoc. 
After three years they moved to a farm in the Town of Franklin, where they lived 
until 1930 when they again moved to Manitowoc, residing on Waldo Boulevard. Mr. 
Franz, who died in 1938 was employed as a mason.
Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Stracke of Racine, Mrs. Sophia Holz and Miss Clara Dickert of Manitowoc. Friends 
may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 2 pm Thursday 
until 10:30 on Friday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 16, 1956 page 17
********
[d. 10-16-1956/age 66 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


JOHN FRANZ

(Saturday dateline)
What has been long expected occurred yesterday with the death of John Franz 
whom we had reported as having suffered a stroke several weeks ago. One had 
hoped that Mr. Franz would overcome the illness and be returned to his former 
health, but that hope went unfulfilled as he grew weaker and weaker until his 
death yesterday (Friday). John Franz was one of the best known and eminent
residents of our county. He was born 15 Nov. 1832 in Hockelheim, Kreis Wetzlar, 
and after his marriage came to America in 1856, arriving in this county on 
02 July, and settled in Two Rivers. There he was employed in one of the several 
factories until 1864 when he lost an arm in an accident and had to give up his 
position. In 1865 the residents of Two Rivers elected Mr. Franz to the office 
of Village Treasurer, a position he filled for several years. In 1868 he was 
elected Registrar and moved to Manitowoc where he lived ever since. He filled 
that office until 1878 when he and his son established a land and loan office 
under the name Franz, Schmitz & Co. where he worked until his illness. Mr. Franz, 
who belonged to the Order of Odd Fellows and to the United Old Workers, is 
survived by his widow as well as 3 daughters –Mrs. Fritz Beeker, Mrs. A.J. Schmitz, 
and Mrs. Dr. W.G. Kemper, as well as numerous grandchildren. The above mentioned 
son died 8 yrs. ago. The funeral will be held Mon. afternoon at 2 p.m. from the 
funeral home at 917 Jay Street.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903
**********
The funeral of John Franz, whose passing we reported in our Sat. edition, was attended
by an extraordinarily large number of mourners, a testimonial to the esteem which the
deceased enjoyed in our city. Pastor Gray delivered the funeral oration. The German
Odd Fellows Lodge and the vocal groups “Freier Sängerbund” and “Concordia” gave last
honors to their departed brother. The rites of the Odd Fellow’s Order were observed at
graveside and the singing groups delivered a dirge. Among the immediate family
members attending the funeral was Mrs. John Mehl of Milwaukee, the deceased’s
only sister. Mr. Mehl is in Germany at this time and could not attend. We wish to add
to our biography of the deceased; he had also served for many years as a member of the
Democratic Congressional District Committees and of the State Central Committees.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903
**********
DEATH OF JOHN FRANZ
John Franz, an old resident of the county and one of the best known and most 
esteemed men in the county died at his home in Manitowoc last Friday morning, 
the result of the stroke of paralysis which he sustained about two months ago. 
The stroke of paralysis came upon him while he was sitting in his office and 
although he had all that solicitous attention and medical skill could give him 
there was never a time since that terrible messenger of Death, whose coming 
was so silent and unexpected, touched and benumbed him that there were any 
hopes for his recovery. He breathed his last on Friday morning surrounded by 
his beloved family.  
John Franz was born in Wetzler, Prussia on November 15, 1832. In 1856 he came 
to America and took up his residence in this city where he continued to reside 
until he was elected Register of Deeds in 1868 when he moved to Manitowoc which 
city was his home until his death.
While a resident of this city, he lost his left arm through a comparatively 
slight injury, but which resulted in blood poisoning and amputation was necessary. 
This accident probably changed his life into new channels and did him more good 
than injury, for he took up the study of English and qualified himself for public 
office and for business in which the mind rather than the hands is the chief 
factor. He held office while a resident of the city and made many warm friends 
here. Indeed, he always had a great fondness for Two Rivers and Two Rivers people 
and many Two Rivers people give him their entire confidence in the management of 
their business affairs. He held the office of Register of Deeds then years and 
on retiring from that office began a broker, insurance and conveyancing business 
which was quite renumerative and through which he accumulated a fine fortune.
John Franz was a very successful man in a social and political way as well as in 
business. He won friends easily and was probably as well known and as widely 
trusted and respected in all parts of the state as any Manitowoc County man has 
ever been. In the politics of the state he was a conspicuous figure for years and 
his counsel was often sought in the management of party affairs. He was a democrat 
of the old school and was frequently a party representative in state and national 
gatherings. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was one of the largest 
ever seen in Manitowoc. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in accordance with Odd 
Fellow rites, Rev. Grey of St. James church serving as chaplain.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 6, 1903
**********
John Franz/d. 2 Oct. 1903/age 7/cause: paralysis/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc (typo on age?)
[cause: apoplexy]
**********
First publication October 8th 1903.
ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of John Franz, deceased. In probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of John 
Franz, late of the City of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered 
into said court:
And A.J. Schmitz and Dr. W.G. Kemper of the City of Milwaukee and the City of 
Manitowoc in Milwaukee county and Manitowoc county, having presented to said 
court their petition in writing, duly verified, representing, among other things, 
that said John Franz died testate at the City of Manitowoc, in said County, on 
the 2nd day of October, 1903; that said instrument is the last will of said 
deceased and that A.J. Schmitz and Dr. W.G. Kemper are named therein as Executors, 
and praying, that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that 
letters testamentary be thereon issued to A.J. Schmitz and Dr. W.G. Kemper.
It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs 
of said last will and testament be taken, at a regular term of said county court 
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 3rd 
day of November 1903, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing, in the Nord Westen, a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated October 6th 1903.
By the Court:
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Schmitz, Burke & Craite, Attorneys. 
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, October 15, 1903 P. 9


JOHN FRANZ JR.    (d. 1896)

Unanticipated sudden death early Sat. morning of John Franz, Jr., 
the only son of our prominent citizen, Mr. John Franz. The deceased 
had been ill for 4 weeks with rheumatic fever and although it is 
painful, it is seldom fatal. On the evening before his death he was 
feeling so well that it was hoped he would be fully recovered in a 
few days. During the night he was restless and about 10 o’clock, Dr. 
Kemper was called. After Dr. Kemper arrived, the young man’s temperature 
registered 107, then increased to 107-1/2, 108, and finally at 108-1/2 
degrees. The doctor summoned the family in anticipation of death, which 
occurred at 2 a.m. John Franz, Jr. was born in Two Rivers 25 Aug. 1861 
and came to Manitowoc when his father moved here following his election. 
After leaving school, he studied leather crafting with Mr. H. Schmiedecke 
here in Manitowoc, for whom he worked 4 yrs. He then went to Minnesota 
and worked for a year before returning here and working in the real estate
and insurance business that his father had established. The deceased was 
married to a daughter of Mr. Frank Zeman, a marriage that produced 2 
children – ages 7 and 9. He is also survived by three married sisters. 
The funeral took place Tues. afternoon with a long funeral procession.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1896
*******
John Franz Jr., died on Friday of last week. Although he had been ill for some 
time with inflammatory rheumatism, there was no fear of a fatal termination. 
The day before his death he had entire relief from pain and both he and his 
friends regarded this as an indication of the beginning of permanent recovery. 
The disease took a turn for the worse during the night and soon ended in his 
death.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1861 and soon after came to this city with his parents. 
Here he was educated and went into business with his father. He was married to Mary 
Zeman in 1885 and leaves a widow and four children.
For some time he was actively connected with the business of John Franz & Son as the 
junior member. He developed considerable business tact and shrewd knowledge of men. 
He gave special attention to the insurance business and showed excellent judgment in 
its management. He grew in manliness as he grew to maturity and in business dealings 
his word was regarded as absolute. He was generous and public spirited. Increased 
responsibility drew out the exercise of native powers and always was a spur to 
development. He was in every respect a good citizen, one who had capacity for growth, 
to whom added years made the ideals of life higher.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 19, 1896 P.3
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
John Franz Jr. died on Friday of last week. Although he had been 
ill for some time with inflammatory rheumatism, there was no fear 
of a fatal termination. The day before his death he had entire 
relief from pain and both he and his friends regarded this as an 
indication of the beginning of permanent recovery. The disease 
took a turn for the worse during the night and soon ended in his 
death.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1861 and soon after came to this city 
with his parents. Here he was educated and went into business with 
his father. He was married to Mary Zeman in 1885 and leaves a widow 
and four children. For some time he was actively connected with the 
business of John Franz & Son as the junior member. He was in every 
respect a good citizen, one who had capacity for growth to whom 
added years made the ideals of life higher.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 24, 1921
********
Items from the Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1885)
Franz-Zeman.-On the 15th inst., at the city of Manitowoc, by Michael Kirwan, 
Court commissioner, John Franz, Jr., to Mary Zeman.
The contracting parties are well known in the city, the bride being a daughter of 
Mr. Frank Zeman.
After the ceremony, which occurred at the residence of the bride's parents, the 
newly wedded couple and many of the 300 invited guests repaired to the Opera 
house, where a sumptuous repast was served, after which dancing was inaugurated 
and kept up until a late hour.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 15, 1910 P. 1
*******
John Franz 
birth: 25 August 1861 Two Rivers, Wis. 
death: 14 March 1896 Manitowoc, Wisconsin 
father: John Franz 
mother: Kath. 
spouse: Mary Franz 
*******
[John Jr. Franz/bur.03-14-1896/age 35 yrs./cause: meningeal rheumatism]


LAWRENCE FRANZ

Lawrence A. Franz, 57, of Mill Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born Dec. 13, 1914, in Manitowoc County, son of Fred 
Granz and the late Lena Klingholtz Franz. He married Marie Schmbureck, 
Nov. 23, 1940, at Mantiowoc. He was employed for 11 years at F. Radandt 
and Sons Construction Co., Manitowoc. Prior to that he was employed at 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of 
Eagles Aerie No. 706, the Seagulls club and Manitowoc Teamsters Union 
Local 619.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1972
********
[d. 03-30-1972/age 57 yrs./bur. on Arthur Klingholz lot] 
(b. 13 Dec 1914/d. Mar 1972/SSDI)


LENA FRANZ    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Fred Franz, 50, died at her home, Route 4, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids 
at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday night after an illness of six months. 
Her maiden name was Lena Klingholz. She was born in Rapids May 12, 1888 and 
married to Fred Franz July 8, 1912. The survivors are the widower and one son, 
Lawrence, at home. 
The funeral will take place Friday, her 26th wedding anniversary. The body may 
be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight and services will 
be conducted there Friday by the Rev. Edward Nuss. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 6, 1938  P. 2 
*******
[bur. 07-08-1938/age 50 yrs./cause: multiple sclerosis apoplexy/
wife of Fred Franz/bur. on Arthur Klingholz lot]


LENA FRANZ    (d. 1958)

Mrs. Albert Franz, 82, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Thursday at home 
after a four months illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Franz, nee Lena Stueck, was born Dec. 18, 1874, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Nichols Stueck. In 1898, she 
was married to Mr. Franz and they lived in Manitowoc a year and moved to 
the homestead farm where they spent the remainder of their lives. He 
preceded her in death 11 years ago.
Survivors include a son, Emil of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Harvey 
Kohlmeier of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hoefner of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Emma Rahn of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday and after 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 26, 1958 P.17
********
[d. 02-25-1958/age 82 yrs./wife of Albert Franz]


LORRAINE M. FRANZ

Miss Lorraine Marie Franz, 66, formerly of 2411 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, October 8, at Family Heritage Home, where she was a resident.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Franz was born Jan. 4, 1915, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late 
William and Helen Dickert Franz. She grew up in Manitowoc, where she was educated 
and graduated from Lincoln High School. Miss Franz was employed with J.J. Stangel 
Company and then at Manitowoc City Hall, retiring in 1977. She was a member of 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include an aunt, Miss Clara Dickert and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Victor 
Chizek and Nathalin Chizek of Manitowoc and cousins.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon and at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1981  P. 3


LOUISE M. FRANZ

FRANZ - Louise of Englewood, N.J. on June 18, 1976. Funeral Mass St. Cecilia's 
Church, Englewood, N.J. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Wisc., Friday a.m. Arrangements by Burrows-Mondie Funeral Home, 
Englewood, N.J.
The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, Tuesday, June 22, 1976 pg. 41
*****
[Louise M. Franz/d 06-18-1976 at Engelwood NJ/age 87 yrs/
bur. on John Franz lot]


MAE E. FRANZ

Mae Morris Franz, age 82, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 620 S. 
31st St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, November 29, 1998, at St. 
Mary's Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 1998, at 
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 21, 1916, in Schaffer, Mich., daughter of the late Edward and 
Emma LaLonde Doutre. She graduated from Kingford High School, Iron Mountain, Mich., 
with the class of 1932. She also attended the Manitowoc Vocational School. For 17 
years she was self-employed with her husband, Jack Morris as owners of the A & W 
Restaurant in Manitowoc. She married Jack H. Morris, on January 31, 1935, in 
Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1986. She then married Anthony G. Franz, on 
July 27, 1991, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1994. She was a 
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Eagles Auxiliary and 
the Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include, one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Kathleen Morris, Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren, Tracy, Angela and Ryan; three step-daughters, Liane (Joseph) 
Galioto, Buffalo, N.Y., Karyn Hale, Green Bay, Judy Ness, Buffalo, N.Y.; one brother, 
Ernest Doutre, Flint, Mich.; 14 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack, in 1986; her second husband, 
Anthony, in 1994; one son, Wayne; two sisters, Minnie Coking and Evelyn Khoury; two 
brothers, Alcide and Eugene Doutre.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, on Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. 
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening led by Father Roman.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1998 P. A2
********
Mae Morris Franz, age 82, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 620 S. 31st St., 
Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, November 29, 1998, at St. Mary's Home.
Inadvertently omitted from the obiutuary (sic) was a sister-in-law, Synona Doutre, 
Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 1998 P. A2


MARY FRANZ   (d. 1936)

MRS. J. FRANZ DIES IN EAST
Former Local Resident Had Been Ill For Several Weeks
Messages received her today advised of the death at Englewood, N.J., 
of Mrs. Mary Franz, former Manitowoc resident. She has been ill for 
several weeks.
It is expected the body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial.
Mrs. Franz, whose maiden name was Mary Zeman, was born in this city. 
Her husband, John Franz, who died many years ago, was a member of the 
firm of Franz, Schmitz, Kadow company for many years.
Survivors are a daughter, Lulu, Englewood, N.J.; a son, Reinhardt, 
Willouszhby, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Vits and Mrs. Arthur Auton, 
city; and three brothers, Charles and Edward Zeman, city, and Frank, 
located in the west.
Mrs. Vits and Mrs. Auton left Manitowoc this week, when advised of the 
serious illness of their sister,
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 21, 1936 P.4
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Franz Rites To Be Held Here Tuesday
The body of Mrs. Mary Franz, former Manitowoc resident who died Saturday at 
Englewood, N.J., will reach Manitowoc over the North Western road Tuesday at 
2:50 p.m. It will be taken directly to Evergreen cemetery for burial in the 
Franz lot there.
Brief services at the grave will be conducted by the Rev. William Grace of the 
Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1936  P.7 
********
Items from the Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1885)
Franz-Zeman.-On the 15th inst., at the city of Manitowoc, by Michael Kirwan, 
Court commissioner, John Franz, Jr., to Mary Zeman.
The contracting parties are well known in the city, the bride being a daughter of 
Mr. Frank Zeman.
After the ceremony, which occurred at the residence of the bride's parents, the 
newly wedded couple and many of the 300 invited guests repaired to the Opera 
house, where a sumptuous repast was served, after which dancing was inaugurated 
and kept up until a late hour.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 15, 1910 P. 1
*******
[cause: cerebral arteriosclerosis cerebral thrombosis encephalomalacia/
bur. on John Franz lot]
[Mary Franz/bur. 11-24-1936/age 70 yrs/died at Engelwood, NJ]


OSCAR FRANZ

Oscar Franz, 67, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Town of Two Rivers, 
died late Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two days. He had 
been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja and 
Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Kenneth Fisk, 
pastor of Community Bible Church, Manitowoc, officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born June 28, 1898, in the Town of Mishicot, 
son of the late Alex and Emma Wilsing Franz. He attended 
district school in the Town of Mishicot and when the family 
broght him to the Town of Two Rivers he attended Joint 
District School No. 5. For a number of years he operated a 
milk route in the Two Rivers area besides operating a farm 
since young manhood.
He married the former Adela Schroeder at Two Rivers June 28, 
1919, she survives with two daughters, the Misses Edna and 
Ruth, at home, a son, Edwin, of Two Rivers and five 
grandchildren
Friends may call at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, June 9, 1966 P. 18
********
[d. 6-8-1966/age 67 yrs.](b. 28 Jun 1898/d. Jun 1966/SSDI)
********
Marriage of Oscar/Adela Franz
Oscar Franz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Franz and Miss Dela Schroeder, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, both of the Town of Two Rivers, were united in 
marriage Saturday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church. The attending couples 
were Emil Albrecht and Miss Lydia Schroeder and August Fanslau and Miss Zeralda 
Fanslau. A wedding dinner at the home of the bride and a dance at the Sogges hall 
participated in by relatives and friends were part of the festivities of the 
occasion. The couple will reside on a farm near this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 3, 1919


RAYMOND FRANZ

Raymond J. Franz, 59, of 824 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since 
Tuesday. Death was attributed to a heart condition.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. 
Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born Dec. 14, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatius 
Franz and Mrs. Helen Popp Franz. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School, 
the old South Side High School and Manitowoc School of Vocational Technical 
and Adult Education. He went to work for the Burger Boat Co. Inc., at 16 
years, and was employed 43 years as a naval architect. He married Miss 
Lorraine Jens at Manitowoc Jan. 15, 1929. He was a member of Holy Innocents 
Church Holy Name Society.
Surviving are the wife, a daughter, three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
his mother of Manitowoc; five brothers, Leonard, Joseph, Francis, George and 
Clement, of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Raymond Hallisy, Mrs. Aaron Moss, 
Mrs. Max Mrotek, Mrs. Delmar Post and Mrs. Eugene Litersky, of Manitowoc; nine 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society, parish and Daughters of 
Isabella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 19, 1965 P.6
*******
[d. 02-18-1965/age 59 yrs.]


ROBERT H. FRANZ    (d. 1986)

Mr. Robert H. Franz, 90, of 901 Hamilton Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
November 4, 1986 at his residence. Cremation will take place with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born March 25, 1896 at Oldenburg, Germany. He came to the United 
States as a young man in 1914. He married the former Elsa Luedke and she preceded 
him in death in 1943. He later married Nathalie Dwyer on June 10, 1949 at Kansas 
City, Missouri. The couple returned to Manitowoc. Mr. Franz worked as Assistant 
Treasurer and Credit Manager for Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1956.
Survivors include his wife, Nathalie of Manitowoc; a son and a daughter-in-law, 
Robert and Donna Franz of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and 
Wilber Miller of Westcliff, Colorado; five grandchildren and a great grandchild 
also survive. He was preceded in death by a son. There will be no visitation at 
the funeral home. Jens Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 4, 1986 page 21
********
[cremains/widower of Ella Franz]
********
Manitowoc:
Miss Elsa Luedtke, daughter of Mrs. Emilie Luedtke, South Eleventh Street and 
Robert H. Franz, were quietly united in marriage at the German Lutheran parsonage, 
the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating on Saturday.
Kiel Tri County Record, Mar. 3, 1922 page 4


ROBERT L. FRANZ

Robert L. Franz, age 84, of 3322 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday morning, 
April 7, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. 
Robert was born on April 2, 1924, in Manitowoc, son of the late Robert H. and 
Elsie (Luedtke) Franz. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the 
class of 1942, from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He served in the U.S. Army 
Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. He was proficient in helping to perfect the workings 
of the Norden bombsight. He married the former Donna Klingholz on Dec. 6, 1952, 
in Manitowoc. Robert worked as purchasing manager at Mirro Aluminum until his 
retirement in 1985. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and an Associate 
member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Marilyn Miller; and an infant 
brother. 
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. James 
Episcopal Church, N. Eighth and State streets, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristine 
Henning will officiate. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 731 at Evergreen 
Cemetery will accord private military graveside services. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday from 
1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Franz family. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 2008 


SOPHIA FRANZ

Sophia Franz
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	Sophia Franz
Age	72
Birth Date	Abt 1808
Birthplace	Prussia
Home in 1880	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Street	Franklin Street
Dwelling Number	633
Race	White
Gender	Female
Relation to Head of House	Mother-in-law
Marital Status	Widowed
Father's Birthplace	Prussia
Mother's Birthplace	Prussia
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Herman Zeischold 35	Self (Head) 
Ernstine Zeischold 31	Wife 
Maria Zeischold 9	Daughter 
Allexander Zeischold 6	Son 
Franz Zeischold 4	Son 
Helena Zeischold 3	Daughter 
Clara Zeischold 1	Daughter 
Sophia Franz	72	Mother-in-law
"1880 United States Federal Census"
*****
Sophia Franz
Military • U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name	Sophia Franz
Gender	Female
Filing Date	13 Feb 1879
Filing Place	Pennsylvania, USA
Relation to Head	Widow
Spouse  Peter Franz
"U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934"
*****
[Sofie Franz/Mrs./bur 09-05-1888/age 80 yrs/cause: dropsy]


THOMAS F. FRANZ

Thomas F. Franz, 34, of 2502 Center St., Milwaukee, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. 
Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franz was born Dec. 21, 1934, at Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond 
Franz and Mrs. Lorina Jens Franz Wellner. He attended local schools, was 
graduated in 1953 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and served in the 
U.S. Army and Navy. He had been employed in Milwaukee hospitals as a 
orderly.
Survivors include his mother, who lives at Manitowoc; a sister, two brothers 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where at 7:30 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1969 P.3
******
[d. at Wauwatosa WI/bur. on Ray J. Franz lot]


WILLIAM FRANZ

William Franz, 50, Green and 18th streets, died Wednesday afternoon at the Holy 
Family hospital. He submitted to an operation early this week. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at two o’clock from the first German Evangelical 
Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Franz was born in this city in 1887 and was engaged in farming for a number 
of years before locating permanently in the city. He married Miss Helen Dickert 
in 1912. 
Survivors are the widow; daughter, Lorraine; five brothers, Alexa and John, city, 
Herman, Mishicot, Fred, Manitowoc Rapids, Albert, Shoto; three sisters, Mrs. John 
Schaefer and Mrs. John Hemaner, both of Stockbridge, Wis., Mrs. Rudolph Pilgram, 
Kewaunee. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon. The casket will not 
be opened at the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1938  P. 2 
******
[bur. 02-12-1938/age 50 yrs./cause: hyperthyroidism/
bur. on Helen Franz and Robert Rabenhorst lot]


ALBERT OTTO FRANZEN

Albert (Al) Franzen, age 75, of 630 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died at his 
residence, Sunday morning, March 5, 1995, after a long and courageous fight 
with emphysema.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 8, 1919, at Crivitz, Wis., son of the late George and Ethel 
Swan Franzen. He grew up in the Crivitz area attending local schools. He worked 
for the Northwestern Railroad for 12 years. He then moved to Manitowoc in 1959, 
working for a short time for the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Al was a 
custodian at First Lutheran Church for 22 years, retiring in 1982. He was an 
avid fisherman and enjoyed his cottage at Little Sturgeon for many years. He 
was married to Janet C. Mahnke on August 22, 1962, at Crystal Falls, Mich. He 
was a member of First Lutheran Church, United Commercial Travelers, Wisconsin 
Maritime Museum, and the Manitowoc Humane Society.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; one son, Kurt Franzen, Redding, Calif.; one 
daughter and son-in-law, Karen and William Wontroski, El Dorado, Kansas; four 
grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Fred and Mary Franzen, 
Green Bay, George Franzen, Escanaba, Mich., William and Helen Franzen, Crivitz, 
Carl and Dorothy Franzen, Crivitz; one sister, Edith Franzen, Lake Zurich, Ill.; 
also surviving are one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Ashton and Mary 
Lou Mahnke, Manitowoc, Edith Kazda, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relative and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9-11 a.m. 
on Wednesday.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
A memorial fund has been established at First Lutheran Church in his name.
Special thanks to Holy Family Memorial Hospice Center.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1995  P. A2


HELMER NICHOLAS FRANZEN

Helmer N. Franzen Sr., 53, of 709 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Franzen was born Nov. 8, 1923 at Manitowoc, son of the late Mathew and Meta 
Pingel Franzen. He was educated at Charlestown, Wis., and served in the U.S. 
Navy from 1943 to 1946. He married Loretta Zipperer Aug. 3. 1946, at Whitelaw.
Franzen had been employed at Heresite & Chemicalical Co., Invincible Metal Furniture 
Co. and Montgomery Ward and Co., Manitowoc. He was a former boyscout leader and 
member of Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, David and Paul, of Manitowoc, Helmer Jr., 
of Two Rivers and James, at home; three daughters, Mrs. David (Shirley) Stever, Mrs. 
John (Janet) Anhalt and Mrs. Edwin (Jean) Zahn, of Manitowoc; a brother, Leroy, of Port 
Washington; a sister, Mrs. Roman (Loretta) Fox, of Sheboygan; a half sister, 
Mrs. Harold (Betty Jean) Riemer, of Sheboygan Falls; his stepmother, Mrs. Frank 
(Irene) Novak, of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren.
Private family visitation will be at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 6 to 
9 pm. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1977  P.3


JANET FRANZEN

Janet C. Franzen, a Manitowoc resident entered into eternal life on August 7, 
2013.
Janet was born June 9, 1923, in Manitowoc and was the daughter of the late 
Herbert J. Mahnke and Blanche (Wilda) Mahnke. Janet was a graduate of Lincoln 
High School-class of 1941. On August 22, 1962, she married Albert (Al) O. 
Franzen at Crystal Falls, Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1995. 
Janet loved life and was an outdoor enthusiast. She and Al enjoyed their 
cottage at Little Sturgeon for many years with their family and their dogs 
Sheba and Coco. Janet was a member of First Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Maritime 
Museum, Lakeshore Humane Society, Manitowoc Senior Center, and Lincoln Park 
Zoological Society. She was the executive secretary of the American Cancer 
Society-Manitowoc County Unit for many years. Janet was a Packer backer and 
enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Blanche Mahnke; husband, 
Al Franzen; infant brother Dean Mahnke; brother Ashton J. Mahnke; sister, Edith E. 
Kazda and her husband Clarence of Manitowoc; stepson Curt Franzen; brother-in-
laws, William Franzen of Crivitz, Fred Franzen of Green Bay, George Franzen and 
his wife Florence Franzen of Escanaba, Michigan.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013 at First 
Lutheran Church, 521 North 8th St., Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will officiate. 
Burial is to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the First Lutheran 
Church chapel on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements. Memorials would be appreciated for First Lutheran Church or Lakeshore 
Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Special thanks to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the outstanding 
compassionate care of Janet and her family. Also special gratitude to Holy Family 
Hospice volunteers for sharing their time with Janet.
Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 2013 


LORETTA MATHILDA FRANZEN

Mrs. Loretta M. Franzen, age 68, of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
June 5, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1993, at St. Paul’s 
Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. 
Ronald Meimer.
She was born May 16, 1925 at Whitelaw, WI, daughter of the late Louis and 
Elizabeth Meidl Zipperer. She grew up and was educated in the Whitelaw area 
and attended St. Michael’s School. For a time she was employed at Schuette 
Brothers Department Store. She was married to Helmer N. Franzen on August 3, 
1946, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death 
May 4, 1977. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Carmelites, 
the Ladies Auxiliary of the F.O. Eagles Aerie No. 706, and the Sharing and 
Caring Widowed Support Group.
Surviving sons and daughters include David R. and Mary Jo Franzen, Paul J. and 
Lois Franzen, Paul J. and Lois Franzen, all of Manitowoc, Helmer I. Jr., and 
Marge Franzen. Two Rivers, Shirley C. and David Stever, Janet B. and John Anhalt, 
Jean M. and Edwin Zahn, and James L. and Claudine Franzen, all of Manitowoc; 19 
grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a special friend, Robert Schmidt, 
Milwaukee; eight brothers and sisters, include Margaret and Ed Kohlman, Clara 
Zipperer, Arlene and John Kocourek, Jeannette and LeRoy Remiker, Art Zipperer, 
Norb and Bernadeanne Zipperer, LeRoy and Donna Zipperer and Jerome and Bonnie 
Zipperer, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Rose Zipperer, Donna Zipperer, 
Leroy and Katie Franzen and Loretta and Romy Fox. Preceded in death by two 
brothers, Ray and Clarence Zipperer and a sister-in-law, Irene Zipperer. Nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 
4-8 p.m. Tuesday and at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 
the hour of service. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. by 
Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 1993  P. A2
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[cremains/widow of Helmer Franzen]


MILDRED FRANZEN

Mrs. Leonard (Mildred) Franzen, 69, of Francis Creek, died Monday morning, 
Nov. 29, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitoowc.
Mrs. Franzen was born April 30, 1913, at Chicago, daughter of the late Carl and 
Alma Lenhardt Johnson. She was married to Floyd Siudzinski June 19, 1934. He 
preceded her in death in 1941. On Nov. 15, 1947, she was married to Leonard 
Franzen. The couple resided at Francis Creek. Mrs. Franzen was employed at 
Wisconsin Telephone Company for six years and was a receptionist at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company for 28 years.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Donald (LaVerne) 
Braun of Bridgeton, N.J. and Mrs. Joseph (Jane) Yindra of Cato; a sister, Mrs. 
Gladys Cabat of Manitowoc; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and 
several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and Thursday until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1982  P. 3
*********
In Tuesday's obituary for Mrs. Leonard (Mildred) Franzen, a sister, Mrs. Gladys 
Kabat of Manitowoc, was incorrectly spelled. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1982 P.3
*********
[widow of Floyd Siudzinski/wife of Leonard Franzen]
(Mildred Franzen/30 Apr 1913/Nov 1982/SSDI)


LOUIS FRANZMEIER

L. FRANZMEIER, NEWTON PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH
Louis Franzmeier, pioneer business man of Newton, this county, died 
at his home in that town early this morning after an illness of 
several months. The funreal (sic) will be held from the home Thursday 
afternoon at 1:30 with services at the Reform church, the Rev. D.W. 
Vriesen officiating.
Mr. Franzmeier was 64 years old and for thirty years had been engaged 
in the farm implement and hardware business. He is survived by his 
widow and six children. Reuben, at home; Mrs. Fred Kasten, this city; 
Mrs. Fred Strattmann, Centerville; Otto, of Two Rivers, and the Misses 
Nelsa and Emma, also at home. Two grandchildren, four brothers and 
three step-brothers also survive him. The brothers are Henry, Fred, 
Herman and Carl Franzmeier, William, Ernst and Adolph Grotegut.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 30, 1923 P.1
*******
[removed from Newton cemetery 1st Reformed church/bur. here 05-27-1933/
bur. on Mathilda Franzmeier lot]


MATHILDA FRANZMEIER

CENTERVILLE NATIVE DIES
Mrs. Louis Franzmeier Dies at Her Home Here
Mrs. Louis Franzmeier, aged 66 years, died at 7 a.m. today at her
home, 1224 South 11th street. She was a native of the town of 
Centerville where she was born Dec. 5, 1866.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Mathilda Siggelkow, was married
to Louis Franzmeier Jan. 28, 1892. Her husband died 10 years ago,
and for the last six years she made her home in Manitowoc.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Kasten, Clover, Mrs. Fred
Strattman, Centerville, Mrs. Alfred Dassler, Centerville, and Mrs.
Roman Kolancyk, Manitowoc, two sons, Reuben Franzmeier, St. Paul,
Minn., and Otto, Two Rivers, and three sisters, Mrs. William 
Grotegut, Cleveland, Mrs. Adam Schwartz, Sheboygan, and Mrs. George
Franz, Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Monday from the Leschke funeral home 
at 1:30 p.m. and at the First Reformed church at 2 p.m. The Rev.
Otto Menke will conduct the services. The remains may be viewed at
the funeral home at the time of services. Burial will be in Evergreen
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 10, 1933  P.2
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[bur. 03-13-1933/age 66 yrs/cause: mitral regurgitation]


RUBEN O. FRANZMEIER

Reuben Franzmeier, 65, of 623 Center Ave., Sheboygan, died Tuesday 
evening at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a fall on a 
slippery sidewalk.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Leshke-Bergner Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.P. Cruisus will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc with graveside services by American 
Legion Post 83, Sheboygan.
Mr. Franzmeier was born Nov. 15, 1893, at Newton, son of the late Louis 
and Mathilda Siggelkow Franzmeier. He was a veteran of World War I and 
was a member of American Legion Post 83 of Sheboygan.
Survivors include a son, Norman of St. Paul, Minn; a daughter, Mrs. Doris 
Volkeimeir of St. Paul, Minn., a brother, Otto of Two Rivers; two sisters, 
Mrs. Fred Strattmann of Milwaukee and Mrs. Roman Kolanczyk of Manitowoc; 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 11, 1959 P.19
********
[d. at Sheboygan WI/bur. on Mathilda Franzmeier lot]


AUGUSTA FRASE

Mrs. Gustave Frase Dies At Milwaukee Wednesday 
Anaemic condition, preventing the mending of a broken hip, was fatal Wednesday 
to Mrs. Gustave Frase, 67, Milwaukee, who until 25 years ago was a resident of 
Manitowoc. She was bedridden since her hip was broken five months ago. 
The body will be brought to this city Saturday for interment at the Evergreen 
Cemetery at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Evergreen chapel. 
Mrs. Frase, whose maiden name was Gustie Gerpheide, was a native of Manitowoc 
and was married here 45 years ago. Her husband formerly was sexton at the 
Evergreen cemetery here. 
Survivors are Mr. Frase, one daughter, Irma, and two married sons, Herbert and 
Aaron, Milwaukee, three brothers, Otto Gerpheide, Manitowoc, August Gerpheide, 
South Bend, Ind., and Edward Gerpheide, Pasadena, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. 
Oscar Selid, Pasadena, and Mrs. William Rockhoff, Cleveland, Ohio. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1932  P. 6 
*******
[died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: anemia/bur. on Gustav Frase lot]


GUSTAVE FRASE

Gustave Fraze(sic), Former Sexton Here, Dies At 71
Gustave A. Fraze, 71 former city sexton, died yesterday at Milwaukee, 
where he had been living a retired life for many years. The body is 
to be brought to Manitowoc Monday for burial with services at 2:30 p.m. 
from the chapel at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Fraze left this city about (next sentence unreadable) 
Milwaukee where Mr. Fraze was employed by the Seaman Body corporation. 
His wife died three years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Herbert and Aaron and a sister, Irma, a school 
teacher, all residents of Milwaukee.
If inclement weather delay the arrival of the body the funeral will be 
held on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 28, 1934 P.2
********
[died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: cancer of bladder]
********
AARON FRASE, SON OF FORMER MANITOWOC RESIDENTS, 
INJURED IN JITNEY CRASH AT MILWAUKEE
A passenger in a jitney car at Milwaukee, Aaron Frase, 15, and son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Frase, former residents of this city, was injured 
when the jitney was struck by a street car near Twenty-Sixth street. 
The boy was caught in the wrecked automobile but fortunately escaped 
serious injury, though he was taken to the emergency hospital for 
treatment. Later he was take to the home of his parents at 1382 
Thirty-Ninth street.
Frase had been down town and boarded the jitney with several other 
passengers, and when the collision occurred was unable to escape from 
the car which was enclosed by side curtains. The injured lad is a son 
of Gus. Frase, former city sexton here. Late reports say the lad was 
not seriously hurt, though badly bruised.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 25, 1916 P.8
*********
Aron Fraze, the 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fraze, St. Clair Street, was 
seriously hurt in an “after” celebration of the 4th and the child may suffer 
permanent injuries. The accident was due to the explosion of a fire cracker in 
the boy's shoe. The shoe was unlaced and a playmate threw the lighted firecracker 
and it lodged in the shoe and exploded, lacerating the foot badly.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., July 8, 1907
*********
(1900 Manitowoc ward 6 census:
M.G. Frase age 35; wife Augusta 36; Herbert 9; Irma 5; Aron 3/12)


ANGELINE EVELYN FRASER

Angeline E. (King) Fraser, age 77, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 6331 County JJ, Manitowoc, died Monday, September 30, 1996, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center.
Private Graveside Services were held on Saturday, October 5, 1996, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Major Harry Litherland of the Salvation Army officiated.
The former Angeline King was born September 19, 1919, in Wayside, Wis., Brown 
county, daughter of the late Jamison and Pearl Winters King. She grew up at 
Valders and attended various schools graduating from the Indian High School at 
Tomah, Wis. She was married to Bernard W. Fraser in 1946, in Manitowoc. She and 
her husband formerly owned and operated Who's Inn Tavern of Manitowoc. She is a 
member of the Salvation Army of Manitowoc, Eagles Auxiliary #706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard W. Fraser, Sr., Manitowoc; one son and 
daughter-in-law, Bernard W. and Judy Fraser, Jr., Apple Valley, Minn.; 
grandchildren include, Jill Fraser, Apple Valley, Minn., Bernard Fraser III, 
Apple Valley, Minn., Jeremy Schmatz, Manitowoc, Ryan Klingeisen, Kaukauna, Wis., 
Adam Franz, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by one son, John J. Fraser on 
April 19, 1993, six brothers, one sister, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
John and Linda Fraser.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, served the family.
Herald Times Reporter, October 6, 1996 P. A2
********
Angeline E. (King) Fraser, passed on, Monday, September 30, 1996, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
She was cremated and private Graveside Services were held on Saturday, October 5, 
1996. There will be a public fellowship gathering on Saturday, November 9, 1996, 
at the Salvation Army chapel from 3-5 p.m. At 5 p.m. there will be a Memorial 
Service which will include The Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army and the 
Eagles Womens Auxiliary, both of which Angeline was a member.
Friends and family are asked to bring any photos and/or memorabilia pertaining to 
Angie. All are invited to share in the memory and celebration of her life. Angie 
brought joy to all she touched, was loved by many, and will be deeply missed by 
not a few.
Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1966 P. A2
********
[cremains/wife of Bernard] 


BERNARD W. FRASER SR

Bernard W. Fraser Sr., age 87, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, at 
Manitowoc County Health Care Center after a short illness.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Captain Trevor McClintock officiated. Military services 
were accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Bernie was born Feb. 26, 1919, 
in Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late John and Linda Hermann Fraser. He graduated 
from Lakeshore Technical High School and apprenticed as a welder for Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company. In September 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and served 
on the USS Gilmore (AS-16) during World War II, as a ship fitter. He was 
honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1945. He then joined the Barr Construction 
Co. based in Manitowoc, working across eastern Wisconsin as a ditch digger 
and welder. On May 21, 1947, he married the former Angeline King. In 1955, 
he began working for the Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., as a welder and later as 
a supervisor constucting dams and oil storage tanks across the United states. 
He was promoted to superintendent and transferred to CB&I, LTD headquarted in 
London. He constructed refineries, depots, and pipelines all over the Mideast, 
including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq, occasionally posing as a Canadian to 
avoid trouble. He was promoted to construction superintendent of the largest 
submersible storage tank in the world located in the Persian Gulf. Bernie 
retired in 1983 and bought a farm on County Road JJ, where he resided until 
shortly before his death.
Bernie was quite an athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball and football. 
He was recognized across Manitowoc County for his championship baseball Club 
in Alverno, and the Kellnersville Baseball Team to several championships, with 
Kellnersville winning three years in a row. Bernie also played defensive 
end/defensive back for the Galloping Gaels, precursor to the Manitowoc County 
Chiefs Football Organization. He was inducted into the Lakeshore Hall of Fame 
in 2000. He was a life member of the VFW Otto Oas Post 659, Fraternal Order of 
Eagles, Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron & Antique Tractor Club, and the USS Howard W. 
Gilmore Association. Bernie enjoyed playing sheepshead, hunting, fishing, raising 
pigeons, and caring for his animals and pets.
He is survived by one son; one granddaughter; three grandsons (private). He was 
preceded in death by his wife: Angeline; two sons: John Fraser and Lynn Fraser; 
two sisters: Audrey and Myrtle; and two brothers: Kenneth and Melvin.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the Fraser family.
Herald Times Reporter


EMILY FRASER

Emily Fraser
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Emily Fraser
Death Date	8 Dec 1922
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Emily Fraser/bur 12-11-1922/encephalitis/bur on Joseph B Herman lot]


JOHN P. FRASER    (d. 1961)

John (Jack) P. Fraser, 68, of 1011 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, retired shipyards 
riveter, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an 
illness of four months. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Harvey Rakow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Mr. Fraser was born at Superior, Wis., Dec. 14, 1892. He married Linda Hermann 
in 1914 and the couple moved to Manitowoc. He was a veteran riveteer at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., yards and retired in 1958 after more than 40 years at the 
marine firm. Mrs. Fraser died in 1957. He was a member of Boilermakers Union 
Local No. 443. 
Surviving are three sons, Bernard of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Kenneth with the Air Force 
at San Antonio, Texas, and Melvin of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Verlin Neuman of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Holmes of Superior and 10 grandchildren. A 
daughter, Myrtle, preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1961  P. 9 
******
[d. 02-28-1961/age 68 yrs.]


JOHN J. FRASER    (d. 1993)

John J. Fraser, age 44, of 910 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, 
April 19, 1993, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home. Major Harry Litherland will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born January 6, 1949, at Manitowoc, son of Bernard and Angeline King 
Fraser Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 
1966. He attended the Manitowoc Vocational School where he received an apprenticeship 
as a machinist and then worked for the Manitowoc Engineering Company for nine years. 
He presently was a journeyman machinist working for the Manitowoc Tool and Machining 
Company. He also owned and operated the Who's Inn Bar in Manitowoc. He was an avid 
motorcycle rider. He did a lot of charity riding for the local motorcycle chapters. 
He is a member of the Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.), the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 
706, and former member of the Machinist Local of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, Bernard and Angeline Fraser Sr., Manitowoc; a special 
friend, Debby J. Schad, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Bernard W. and Judy 
Fraser, Jr., Appley Valley, Minn. ; a nephew, Bernard W. Fraser III; a niece, Jill A. 
Fraser, both of Apple Valley Minn.; one son, Ryan John; an aunt, Florence Stenzel, 
Cato ;an uncle, Charles King, Texas; special cousins, Steven King, and Susan King, 
both of Manitowoc. Other survivors include cousins and friends. He was preceded in 
death by his grandparents and aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on 
Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. There will be an Eagles 
Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1993  P. A2


LINDA HERMAN FRASER

Mrs. John Fraser, 60, of 1011 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Harvey Rakow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Linda Hermann was born at Manitowoc June 13, 1897, daughter of the 
late Joseph B. Hermann and Mrs. Emma Heise Hermann. Funeral services for her 
father, who died Sunday were at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Fraser was married at 
Manitowoc in 1914. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 
___ Women’s Relief Corps and G__G No. 13. 
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Verlin Neuman of Milwaukee; three sons, Kenneth 
with the U.S. Air Force at San Antonio, Tex., Bernard of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and 
Melvin of Milwaukee; a brother, Victor of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Wagner of 
Manitowoc and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1957  P.17 
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[d. 05-28-1957/age 60 yrs./cause: gastric hemorrhage/bur. on John P. Fraser lot]


CORA M. FRASIER

Cora Mae Frasier
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Cora Mae Frasier
Death Date	18 Apr 1942
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Mrs. Cora Mae/d. 04-18-1942/age 82 yrs./
cause: cardiac decompensation/bur. in Robinson sepulchre mem. tomb.]


LOIS FRAZER

Lois’ maiden name was Simmet, her first husband was Frazer and her second 
husband was Schmidt. 
See LOIS JEAN SCHMIDT for article on murder of Lois and her son Lynn Frazer by 
her second husband SCHMIDT.
*******
Report Condition Has Not Changed 
Mrs. Schmidt Victim of Bludgeon Attack 
The condition of Mrs. Lois Schmidt, 22, wife of Emil Schmidt, whose body was 
found yesterday noon in the Little Manitowoc river, remained unchanged at the 
Holy Family hospital today, as plans were completed for the burial of two 
victims of the tragedy, Mr. Schmidt, and his three-year-old stepson, Lynn 
Fraser.
Mrs. Schmidt, presumably bludgeoned by her husband in the home of her father, 
George Simmet, on the Lake Shore road Monday morning, gave birth to a baby son 
the same afternoon at the hospital by Caesarian section. The baby is given a 
good chance for survival.
Funeral services for Lynn Fraser, son of Mrs. Schmidt by a previous marriage 
who was killed in the same attack at the Simmet home, will be held at 1 p.m. 
Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John 
Evangelical church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The 
body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Emil Schmidt, 41, whose body was recovered by coast 
guardsmen late Tuesday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frazier 
mortuary. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The body may be viewed after 7 o’clock tonight at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1945  P.1


LYNN (SIMMET) FRAZER

(Lynn’s mother’s maiden name was Simmet. Lynn’s father was Frazer. His mother 
was married a second time to a SCHMIDT. See LOIS JEAN SCHMIDT for article on 
the murder of  Lynn Frazer and his mother, Lois Jean Simmet Frazer Schmidt by 
Lois’ second husband Schmidt.) 
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[d. 10-08-1945/age 3 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on George Simmet lot]


ANITA FRAZIER

Miss Anita Frazier, president of the Monday Music club and active in club and 
school circles of the city for many years, died suddenly late last night at 
her home, 520 Buffalo street. 
Christian Science services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier 
mortuary chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Miss Frazier, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Frazier was born in 
this city and after graduation from the north side high school enrolled at the 
Milwaukee State Teachers college from which school she was graduated. She taught 
in the city schools here for several years. She was named to head the Monday 
Music club last year and is also a member of the Eastern Star, Business and 
Professional Women’s club and the Christian Science church. 
Only immediate survivor is a brother, Roland, assistant city treasurer. 
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 2 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1948   P. 2 
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[d. 01-28-1948/age 58 yr. bur. on William Frazier lot]


ARTHUR H. FRAZIER

Arthur H. Frazier, age 101, of Cincinati Ohio, a former Manitowoc resident, died 
Sunday, November 5, 2000, at Cincinati. Masonic Services will be held at 1 p.m. 
Friday, November 10, 2000, at the Jens Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th St., 
with Masonic Chaplain Kenneth Beck officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Arthur was born February 11, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Clara 
Zander Frazier. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Civil 
Engineering in 1928. He was employed with the United States Geological Service 
retiring in 1959. He served in the Army during World War I. He was a member of 
F.A.& Masons, Manitowoc Lodge #65.
Survivors include a niece, Ellen Chloupek Jones, Decatur, Texas; great nieces and 
nephews include, Elizabeth Sharp, Homer, N.Y., Elinor Griffith, Chappaqua, N.Y., 
John Allcott, Eugene, Ore., Donald Jones, Austin, Texas, Nancy Hart, Fort Worth 
Texas. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Relatives and friends will gather at the time of services at the Jens Family 
Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 2000 P. A2


CHARLES FRAZIER

Frazier Services Are Held This Afternoon 
Members of three lodges with which Charles Frazier was affiliated acted as 
pallbearers this afternoon at his funeral services. Mr. Frazier, former alderman 
and retired merchant, died Friday. 
The Rev. C. H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church officiated at services at the 
Frazier mortuary. Dr. E. M. Kapitan, August Kono, Gustave Suckow, William Cosey, 
A.J. Braxmeier and Joseph P. Breuer were the pallbearers. 
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1937  P. 11 
*******
[cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Carl Zander lot]
*******
CITY'S OLDEST FURNITURE MAN RETIRES TODAY
Announcement was made today of a change in the firm of C.& H. Frazier, Mr. Charles 
retiring from the business under the firm name of Frazier & Shimek. The change marks 
the passing of the oldest active furniture dealer in this city. Charles Frazier 
having been engaged in the business here for the past thirty-three years and having 
been twenty years at the present location on York street. Edward Shimek, the new 
partner in the business, was formerly engaged in the furniture and undertaking 
business with his father in Kewaunee and is a licensed embalmer. He is a young man, 
married and will remove his family to this city at once. The business will be 
conducted on its present lines, the young men having taken over the complete stock 
and the good will of the concern. The company did not purchase the building which 
remains the property of Charles Frazier who will retain connection with the new 
concern and will be associated with it in an advisory capacity.
Charles Frazier, with his brother William Frazier engaged in the undertaking business 
in October 1887 locating on the south side. Later the firm moved to the north side 
and located first at the corner of Eighth and Commercial streets and later at the 
corner of Eighth and York streets. Twenty years ago the firm moved to its present 
stand. Four years ago William Frazier, brother of Charles, withdrew from the company 
and Harold Frazier a son of the later became a partner in the business. Mr. Frazier 
feels that his many years of active business life have earned him a rest and has 
disposed of his holdings to a younger man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1920 P. 1


CLARA FRAZIER

MRS. FRAZIER DIES AT HOME 
72-Year-Old Woman Will Be Buried on Saturday 
Mrs. Clara Zander Frasier, 72, wife of Charles Frazier, former alderman and 
retired Manitowoc merchant, died Wednesday evening at the home, 604 South 18th 
street. She had been ill since last October. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier chapel, Ninth 
and Chicago streets, under the auspices of the Eastern Star, of which Mrs. 
Frazier was a member for many years. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Since her marriage here in 1889 the deceased resided in this city. She was born 
at Two Rivers in 1862, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zander. She was married 
here to Charles Frazier January 23, 1889, and they took up their residence in 
this city. Mr. Frazier engaged in the furniture business with his brother, the 
late William Frazier and served as alderman of the fourth ward and in other 
positions of trust in Manitowoc. 
Following Mr. Frazier’s retirement from active business several years ago he and 
his wife took up their home on South 18th street. 
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. E. J. Chloupek, Evanston, Ill.; 
three sons, Harold, city, Adolph, Niles, Ohio, and Arthur, Washington, D.C., and 
one sister, Mrs. Amanda Wilkens, Nessen City, Mich. Mrs Wilkens is wintering at 
Orlando, Fla. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1935  P. 2 
********
[Clara Zander Frazier/cause: cancer of breast/bur. on Carl Zander lot]


LOTTIE FRAZIER

Mrs. Lottie Frazier, 81, of 2019 Granger Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
Aug. 17, in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. A funeral requiem mass will be 
officiated by the Rev. David Fine and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Frazier, nee Lottie Steffeck, was born Aug. 23, 1897, in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Bohumil and Frances Pilger Steffeck. She was married to Roland 
Frazier June 19, 1920. He preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1975. Mrs. Frazier was a 
50 year member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary; past deputy 
sheriff of Manitowoc County; a member of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; a member of 
St. James Episcopal Church and a member of the St. Faith Guild of the church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Florence Esch of Manitowoc; a niece, Mrs. William 
(Mary) Stochdale of Two Rivers; and a grand niece, Mrs. Thomas (Mary Ann) Ward of 
Appleton. She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Mrs. Pekel.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon where a memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock by the American Legion 
Auxiliary, Unit 88.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1979 P. 3
*********
[widow of Roland W. Frazier]
*********
The marriage of Miss Lottie Steffek and Mr. Roland Frazier was solemnized at 
the Steffek home Saturday morning. The Rev. Axtell performed the ceremony. A 
wedding dinner was served, the tables being decorated in pink and white. Mrs. 
Frazier is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Steffek and the groom is a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Frazier.
Mr. and Mrs. Frazier left in the afternoon for a wedding trip to Chicago, the 
journey being made by automobile. They will make their home in this city on 
South Thirteenth Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1920


LOUISE FRAZIER    (d. 1910)

FOLLOWS DAUGHTER TO THE GRAVE
Mrs. Louisa Frazier died at 1:45 o’clock this morning from heart 
failure at the late home of her daughter, Mrs. William Schuette. 
Mrs. Frazier was 87 years of age. The surviving children are 
William and Charles Frazier and Mrs. August Wandke, of Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Friday, March 11, 1910
********
The shock of learning of the death of her daughter, Mrs. William Schuette, 
resulted in the death of Mrs. Louis Frazier last Thursday evening.
Information was kept from the old lady until Wednesday afternoon when a 
determination on her part to visit her daughter necessitated apprising her 
of the loss. She seemed to bear up calmly for a time but later was seen to 
be possessed of a deep melancholy and passed away peacefully the next day.
Deceased was born in Germany 87 years ago and has lived in this city since 
1864. She is survived by two sons, William and Charles of this city, a 
daughter Mrs. Hammond of Sheboygan and 18 grandchildren. The funeral was 
held Sunday from the home of William Frazier.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 17, 1910
********
MOTHER FOLLOWS CHILD IN DEATH
Mrs. Louise Frazier Succumbs to Shock of Daughter's Death
AGED PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY TODAY
Aged and infirm, Mrs. Louise Frazier, one of the city's oldest pioneer residents, 
failed to survive the shock caused by the death of her daughter, Mrs. William 
Schuette Wednesday and expired suddenly at an early hour this  morning. Mrs. 
Frazier's death occurred at the Schuette home on Franklin Street where she had 
been taken to be present for the burial services for her daughter. Mrs. Frazier 
became violently ill Thursday evening and death came to her within a few hours 
and is believed to have been due to the shock and sorrow over her daughter's 
death.
Mrs. Frazier was 87 years of age and had resided in Manitowoc since 1864, arriving 
here on July 4th of that year and having since been a continuous resident. Mrs. 
Frazier made her home on So. Eighteenth St., and despite her age, enjoyed fair 
health and Wednesday when the death of Mrs. Schuette occurred, requested that she 
be taken to the home to attend the funeral and the request was complied with. The 
death of her daughter was a keen sorrow and Mrs. Frazier and the shock undoubtedly 
caused her demise. Mrs. Frazier is survived by two sons, Charles and William Frazier 
of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Theo Hammond of Sheboygan. The funeral will be 
held on Sunday from the home of William Frazier, 520 Buffalo Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Mar. 11, 1910
********
[Louise Frazier/bur. 03-14-1910/cause: myocarditis]


LOUISE FRAZIER    (d. 1946)

Mrs. William Frazier, 78, of 520 Buffalo street, died yesterday afternoon 
following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. Carroll L. Hinderlie at the First Lutheran church officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Frazier, nee Louise Discher, was born in Germany in 1868 and at the age of 
10 years came to this country. In 1885 she was married to William Frazier, who 
was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business here for 45 years. He died 
in 1931. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the First Lutheran church. 
Survivors are a son, Roland, of this city; daughter, Anita, of this city; brother, 
Herman Discher Carpenter, of Chicago.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1946   P. 2 
********
[d. 02-19-1946 at Winnebago, WI/age 78 yrs./bur. on William Frazier lot]


ROBERT FRAZIER

FUNERAL OF ROBT. FRAZIER HELD TUESDAY 
Robert F. Frazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frazier, 604 South Eighteenth 
street, died at Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday morning. The body arrived here 
yesterday morning and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon with service 
at Evergreen chapel, the Rev. M.S. Weber officiating. 
Robert Frazier was tw4enty-six years old and was born in this city, January 8, 
1895. He attended the local schools. He was taken to a hospital at Trenton 
some months ago to undergo treatment in the hope that a malady from which he 
had suffered for a number of years could be cured. His death came Saturday 
unexpectedly. Besides his parents, one sister, Mrs. E. J. Chloupek of 
Indianapolis, Ind., and three brothers, Adolph of Niles, Mich., Harold and 
Arthur of this city survive him. Mrs. Chloupek and Adolph Frazier were here 
to attend the funeral which was private. 
Manitowoc Herald News, February 7, 1923  P. 4 
*******
[bur 02-06-1923/age 26 yrs/cause: peritonitis following colectomy/
bur on Carl Zander lot]


ROLAND W. FRAZIER

Roland W. Frazier, 81, of 520 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, and 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry A. 
Westlund will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Frazier by American Drews-Bleser Post No. 
88 of Manitowoc. 
Mr. Frazier was born May 10, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Louise Dischel Frazier. He was educated in Manitowoc public schools. He was a 
World War I Veteran, serving from 1917 to 1920 as a bayonet and machine gun 
instructor. He married Lottie Steffock June 19, 1920, at Manitowoc. He was 
assistant City of Manitowoc treasurer for 39 years, retiring in 1962. He was 
a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 for 55 years and served 
as commander of the post in 1936. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 
N. 65, F & AM of Manitowoc, St. James Episcopal Church and served on the 
vestry for three years.
Surviving is his wife, Lottie. A sister, Anita, preceded him in death in 1948. 
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1975  P. 16 
*********
The marriage of Miss Lottie Steffek and Mr. Roland Frazier was solemnized at 
the Steffek home Saturday morning. The Rev. Axtell performed the ceremony. A 
wedding dinner was served, the tables being decorated in pink and white. Mrs. 
Frazier is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Steffek and the groom is a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Frazier.
Mr. and Mrs. Frazier left in the afternoon for a wedding trip to Chicago, the 
journey being made by automobile. They will make their home in this city on 
South Thirteenth Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1920


WILLIAM FRAZIER    (d. 1900)

William Fraizer
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	William Fraizer
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Date	29 Jul 1900
Birth Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  William Fraizer
Mother  Lizzie Discher
FHL Film Number	1305083
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
William Frazier
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	William Frazier
Death Date	29 Jul 1900
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  03
Page number  0489
Reel  050
Image	2828
Index Volume  02
Sequence Number	112238
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
William Frazier
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: William Frazier
Death Date: 29 Jul 1900
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Father: Frazier
Mother: Lizzie Frazier
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[William Frazier/bur. 07-29-1900/age 30 min./cause: dropsy]


WILLIAM FRAZIER    (d. 1931)

Long Illness is Fatal to William Frazier 
DEATH OCCURS EARLY TODAY AT HOSPITAL 
50 Years of Active Business Life in the Community is Brought To a Close 
Complications from which he had suffered for the past two and one-half years 
early today claimed the life of William Frazier, 71, pioneer business man of 
the city and for nearly 50 years identified with its civic-commercial interests. 
Death occurred at the hospital shortly before 8 o’clock after Mr. Frazier had 
been a patient at the institution for the past week.
For many years prior to his retirement several years ago, Mr. Frazier was engaged 
in the furniture and undertaking business here and was one of the most widely 
known citizens of the community. He started his business career as a partner with 
his brother, Charles, in the C. & W. Frazier company in 1888. The partnership 
engaged in business at Eighth and York Sts., and later at 700-712 York street and 
when the business changed hands, Mr. Frazier established a mortuary on North Eighth 
street. He remained there for several weeks before disposing of his interests and 
for several years he conducted his business from his home at 520 Buffalo street. 
Illness halted his business activities about three years ago and he since has 
lived a retired life. 
Here for Many Years 
Mr. Frazier was a resident of Manitowoc city for many years, coming here with his 
mother in 1863. He was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, on September 30, 1860, the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frazier. His father died when he was a boy and his mother 
brought the five children to this country and directly to Manitowoc when Mr. Frazier 
was three years old. Two of the children died a …(line underinked).. Mrs. Hamman of 
Sheboygan, died a short while ago. 
He received his early education in the common schools of Manitowoc and at the age 
of 10 years became a sailor on the Great Lakes. He continued to follow that vocation 
for about 15 years, retiring with the rank of mate. Upon leaving the lake, he joined 
his brother in business and was married to Miss Louisa Dischel, a native of Germany, 
during the same year, the ceremony being performed on August 3. 
The partnership of C. & W. Frazier became one of the best known in this vicinity and 
for years the concern was one of the largest of its kind in this part of Wisconsin. 
Served on County Board 
Mr. Frazier was a life-long member of the Republican party and was active in its 
affairs and direction locally. He served his ward as a member of the county board for 
several terms but held no other political office. 
Surviving him in addition to his widow, are two children, Miss Anita Frazier, a member 
of the faculty of the public schools here, and Assistant City Treasurer Roland A. 
Frazier. A brother, Charles, also of Manitowoc, is the only other immediate relative 
to survive him. 
Of a retired disposition, Mr. Frazier was unusually popular with a large circle of 
friends to whom the news of his death today proved a decided shock. Although much 
interested in the persons with whom he came in contact, he was not inclined toward 
assuming membership in fraternal organizations, his only affiliation being with the 
Maccabees. 
Funeral on Wednesday 
Funeral services for Mr. Frazier will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
from the home at 520 Buffalo street with Rev. C. R. Bulley officiating. Interment 
will take place at Evergreen cemetery. The body is to be removed to the home 
tomorrow afternoon from the Pfeffer mortuary. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 12, 1931  P. 1 
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William Frazier, Pioneer Undertaker, Is Dead
WEDNESDAY IS TIME SET FOR FUNERAL RITES
Was 71 Years Old; Ill For Two Years; Was Well Known
William Frazier, pioneer undertaker of the city, died at the Holy Family hospital 
shortly before 8 o'clock this morning, death being due to complications. Mr. 
Frazier had been ill for about two years and lately had failed rapidly. He was 
removed to the hospital and death came this morning as a release from suffering.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. C.F. 
Bulley officiating, and burial will be at Evergreen. The body will be removed to 
the home from the Pfeffer parlors tomorrow afternoon.
Born in Germany Sept. 30, 1860, Mr. Frazier just passed his seventy first birthday. 
He came to this country as a body (sic) and came directly to Manitowoc. A little 
better than a half century ago he engaged with his brother, Charles Frazier, in the 
furniture and undertaking business. The firm was for many years located at the 
corner now occupied by the Weber Dandy company at Eighth and York streets.
Larger Quarters
Later they moved to larger quarters on York street. During their long businss asso-
ciation of 40 years they trained many of the men now engaged in the undertaking 
business in this city.
About 12 years ago the brothers separated and William Frazier engaged in business 
for himself, first on North Eighth street within a block from the site of his first 
shop and later at his home at 520 Buffalo street. About four years ago he retired 
because of ill health although he still occasionally assisted Leonard Pfeffer, who 
had also been his pupil. During his long residence in the second ward Mr. Frazier 
contested with Joseph Willott for supervisor and represented the ward on the county 
board for a number of terms. He never held any other public office, however, and the 
Maccabee lodge was his only fraternal connection.
Two Children
He was married in this city on August 3, 1889, 42 years ago, to Miss Louise Discher 
who with two children, Roland, assistant city treasurer, and Aita, teacher in the 
city schools, survive him. One survies him (sic). An only sster (sic) died 
brother, (sic) Charles, this city, also survive him. An only sister died at Sheboygan 
a number of years ago.
During his long years in business in the city Mr. Frazier saw many important figures 
come, go and pass into eternity. He was always a booster for Manitowoc, ready and 
willing to serve his community in any capacity and was the best known man of his 
profession in the entire county.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, October 12, 1931 P.1
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CHANGE MADE IN C. & W. FRAZIER FURNITURE FIRM
Wm. Frazier Retires from Firm with which He Has Been Associated for 29 Years 
on Saturday--New Name
Change in membership and management of the furniture firm of C. & W. Frazier 
is announced today with the retirement from the firm of William Frazier, who 
has been associated with his brother, Charles Frazier, in conduct of the 
business for 29 years. The firm will probably be known in the future as C. 
Frazier & Son.
The retirement of William Frazier comes with the sale of his interests in the 
firm to Harold Frazier, son of Charles Frazier and recently returned here from 
an extended stay in the West. The deal for transfer was made Saturday and the 
change in management became effective today.
William Frazier, who held a half interest in the company, was in charge of the 
undertaking department and will be succeeded by the new member in that department, 
he having had several years' experience in Chicago and the west as an undertaker. 
It is said that William Frazier may continue in the undertaking business in the 
city.
With the advent of the new management extensive changes and improvements are to 
be made in the firms store on York street. The basement is undergoing changes that 
will transform it into a show room while plans have been completed for remodeling 
the first floor to provide a chapel for holding of services for burial where 
relatives may desire to have services held away from homes.
The building occupied by the new firm is owned by Charles Frazier. The second floor 
is in use as a lodge room and hall.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 17, 1916 P.8
*******
[bur. 10-14-1931/age 71 yrs/cause: chronic prostalitis
chronic myocarditis acute nephritis]