ARTHUR H. GEERDTS

Arthur H. Geerdts, 70, of 936 South 36th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at his home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
He was born Aug. 19, 1886, Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick 
Geerdts. In 1910, he married the former Elsie Milski. Prior to his retirement 
three years ago he was employed by the city of Manitowoc for 30 years with the 
Cemetery and Parks Department. At one time he operated a grocery store on Tenth 
and Green Streets. 
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Greenwood of green Bay, son 
Arthur R. of Manitowoc; two half brothers, August Lange and Walter Bonchek of 
Manitowoc; two half sisters, Mrs. Leonard Breitwisch of Manitowoc and Miss 
Bernadine Lange of Los Angeles, and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday and the body will 
lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 11, 1956  P. 15
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[d. 09-10-1956/age 70 yrs.]
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MISS MILSKI IS BRIDE
Church Wedding For Well Known South Side Couple
A pretty wedding celebrated at ST. Boniface Church this morning united Arthur 
Geerdts and Miss Elsa Milski, well known South Side young people who, following 
the ceremony departed on a honeymoon trip to Chicago. The bride is a daughter 
of Mrs. F. Milski and one of the fairest girls, popular with many friends. Mr. 
Geerdts is an employee of the Schuette Bros. Co. and a young man who has the 
promise of successful career. The couple will make their home in the city upon 
their return.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 18, 1910 page 1


ELSIE F. GEERDTS

Mrs. Elsie F. Geerdts, 82, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for the 
past two years, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geerdts, nee Elsie F. Milski, was born April 4, 1889, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Felix and Mary Jarocka Milski. She resided in Manitowoc 
all her life. She was married to Arthur H. Geerdts Jan. 19, 1909, at 
Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1956. Mrs. Geerdts was 
a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include a son, Arthur, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) 
Greenwood, of Green Bay, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A 
daughter, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers Altar 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971
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[d. 09-21-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Arthur H. Geerdts]
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MISS MILSKI IS BRIDE
Church Wedding For Well Known South Side Couple
A pretty wedding celebrated at ST. Boniface Church this morning united Arthur 
Geerdts and Miss Elsa Milski, well known South Side young people who, following 
the ceremony departed on a honeymoon trip to Chicago. The bride is a daughter 
of Mrs. F. Milski and one of the fairest girls, popular with many friends. Mr. 
Geerdts is an employee of the Schuette Bros. Co. and a young man who has the 
promise of successful career. The couple will make their home in the city upon 
their return.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 18, 1910 page 1


FRED GEERDTS

Fried Gehels
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Fried Gehels
Death Date	1 Apr 1886
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0026
Reel	049
Image	0496
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	119731
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
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Frederick Gehrts
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Frederick Gehrts
Color/Sex: white male
Age: 27 year  10 mths  15 dys
Birthplace: Germany
Birth Date: 16 May 1859
Death Date: 1 Apr 1886
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: drowned
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Fred Geerdts/bur 04-04-1886/cause: drowned/moved from sec L]


ANNA KINNEY GEHBE

DEATH MARS YULETIDE AT GEHBE HOME 
Wife and Mother Is Called on Day. She Was 71 Years
Death brought tragedy to the Yuletide season at the home of Frank Gehbe, Sr., 
Washington street when at 9 o’clock Christmas morning, death claimed the wife 
and mother, Anna Kinney Gehbe, her demise being unexpected as a family gathering 
on Christmas eve she had appeared in better health than for many weeks. Mrs. 
Gehbe had been a sufferer for a long time and had submitted to an operation and 
while her health had been poor, there was no thought that death was near and the 
shock was great. 
Funeral services for Mrs. Gehbe will be held at St. Boniface church tomorrow 
morning with the Rev. Kersten officiating.
Stricken During Night 
Mrs. Gehbe, who had suffered the misfortune of blindness in one eye as result of 
a cataract some time ago was taken suddenly ill during the night after the reunion 
of the family at the home Monday evening. Her condition became serious at 3 and 
the family was called but she could be given no relief, her death coming at 9 in 
the morning. Death was due to old age. 
Died on Birthday 
Mrs. Gehbe’s death occurred on the date that marked her seventy-first birthday—
Christmas Day—she having been born in Ireland December 25, 1852. She came to 
America in 1860, the family locating in Chicago and in 1871 removed there. Mrs. 
Gehbe was married in 1874 and for many years the family resided at Clarks Mills 
and for the past fifteen years or more, in this city, Mr. Gehbe having been 
engaged in the hotel business both at Clarks Mills and in this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Gehbe is survived by six children, Mrs. Guy Millar, 
this city; Mrs. Clifford Niles, Gladstone, Ore., Mrs. Oscar Burley and Mrs. 
William Culliton of Chicago, Dr. Frank Gehbe, this city and Dr. George A. Gehbe, 
of Oshkosh. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 26, 1923  P. 1
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[bur 12-27-1923/cause: secondary anemia/bur. on Frank Gehbe lot]


AUGUST GEHBE    (d. 1892)

The dead body of August Gehbe was taken from the river on Friday afternoon near 
the dock between the post office and Torrison's warehouse. The body was recovered 
by Benson Brothers who were dragging the river for it. They had a line with a 
hook and weighted with bricks. One of the bricks caught under an arm and the body 
was brought to the surface.
The left hand was in the pants pocket thus evincing a determination to make no 
effort at self preservation or showing that he fell into the river in a stupor. 
The coroners' jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning there being no proof 
that suicide was contemplated.
On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Krummhener spent the evening with him until 
9 o'clock. He was in much better humor than ordinarily, but complained, as he always 
did, of his inability to sleep. He urged his callers to extend their visit and after 
their departure remained in his shop until 10 o'clock that night. The morning 
following it was found he had not occupied his bed during the night and some alarm 
was at once felt for his safety. It was known that he had extreme fits of depression 
caused by ill health resulting from a wound he received at Gettysburg in the head and 
from an attack of the grip the results of which made it difficult for him to secure 
sound sleep. Besides he was losing his sight. One eye had gone totally blind and the 
other was failing. A search of the premises showed that $165 were in the cash drawer. 
He received a pension of $30 per month from the government and his little cigar store 
brought him in a small revenue.
He was born in Germany in 1834. He served in the army of the rebellion for four years, 
having enlisted in Milwaukee and was a member of the famous Iron Brigade. He 
participated in a number of battles, notably those of Gettysburg and the Wilderness. 
In the former he was seriously wounded and his death occurred on the anniversary of 
that battle. This day always produced excitement in him as his ill health dated from 
that time and he often expressed the wish that he had been killed there. How he came 
to his death is a mystery. He must have been unconscious when he reached the water 
judging from his hand being in his pocket and the fact that his eyes were closed 
when the body was recovered.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 7, 1892  P. 3
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[Aug. Gehbe/served in miltary/d. unk/]
[Nov 10, 1834/Jul 1, 1892/from Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]


AUGUST O. GEHBE    (d. 1917)

August Gehbe, proprietor of the Northwestern House, corner of Fourteenth and 
Franklin streets, died suddenly Sunday morning of heart failure at 7:30 o'clock, 
aged 46 years. He was stricken in bed and before a physician arrived he passed 
away.
The deceased was a well known hotel man of this city, having been proprietor of 
the Northwestern House for the past eleven years.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Louis Boltenstaedt of 
Chicago and Mrs. Herman Langes of this city and one brother, Reuben Gehbe of 
Detroit. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home of Chester Coney, 
906 South Fourteenth Street. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1917
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[August A. Gehbe Jr./bur. 12-26-1917/cause: cirihosis of liver and dropsy/
removed from F-45-2/bur. on Adolph Nohlechek lot]


ELLA IDA GEHBE

Death by drowning yesterday about 5 o’clock of Ella Gehbe, the 9-yr. old
daughter of Mr. August Gehbe. The child was playing a children’s game with
her playmates near the Zeman Kreynicks dock, and fell into the river. Help was
called but by the time they arrived it was too late. Workmen from the Carl Zander
factory pulled the body out with a rake, but medical help was of no avail.
Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1887
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His 6th Wisconsin friends send words of sincerest sympathy to Comrade Gehbe, 
of Manitowoc, whose lovely little 9 year old daughter was drowned in the river 
Wednesday evening.-Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, July 26, 1887 P.3 
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[cause: drowned, moved from original grave on south end of lot
to new location east of monument on 11-8-1943]


ELLA (SAVAGE) GEHBE   (d. 1923)

MANY FRIENDS MOURN DEATH OF MRS. GEHBE
The sadness of death and keen sorrow of loss was brought home to 
many friends Thursday evening when the announcement of the demise 
of Mrs. Mary Ellen Gehbe, wife of Dr. Frank H. Gehbe, was made, 
Mrs. Gehbe's death occurring at the family home 1111 Huron street 
at 4 o'clock. While it was known to friends that her condition was 
critical and that hope of her recovery had been abandoned, the 
announcement that the end had come was a great shock.
Mrs. Gehbe's death was primarily due to rheumatism from which she 
had suffered for a long time. Several months ago she departed for 
California in hope that the climate would benefit her but it was a 
futile hope and a month ago, realizing that the battle was a losing 
one, she planned to return home to be with her family when the end 
came. She arrived in the city last Friday and since that time had 
been confined to her bed, her condition critical, and death but a 
matter of time. Mrs. Gehbe accepted the inevitable with a brave 
spirit and resignation that had been characteristic of her long fight 
for health. The end came peacefully. Her husband, daughter and other 
relatives were at her beside when the end came.
Native of Brown County.
Mary Ellen Savage was born at Pittsfield, Brown county, February 5, 
1875 and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Savage. The family later 
removed to Glenmore and then locating at Cato, this county, where Mrs. 
Gehbe spent her girlhood days. For a year she taught school in Montanna 
and then took a special course in commercial work at Valpariaso, Ind., 
followed by a year spent as teacher in the commercial department of the 
Green Bay high school.
On December 28, 1900 deceased was married to Dr. Frank H. Gehbe, then 
a resident of Clarks Mills, and soon after the couple came to this city 
where they have since resided. Mrs. Gehbe was a member of St. Boniface 
church and took an active interest in church work up to the time of her 
illness. She was a member of Eureka Review Women's Benefit association 
of the Maccabees in which organization she enjoyed a wide popularity.
Mrs. Gehbe was a woman of strengh of character and brilliant accomplish-
ments. She possessed a keen mind and was a student and while the serious 
side of life appealed most to her as a student, she was a delightful 
hostess and entertaining companion in social life. During the months of 
suffering which she underwent Mrs. Gehbe's true character was demonstrated 
and glorified and she endured with a courage that was remarkable. She 
was cheerful and despite her own sufferings, she was helpful and ready 
with sympathy for friends.
Mother Accompanies Her Home
Mrs. Gehbe was accompanied from California on her trip home by her mother, 
Mrs. Callsta Savage who was with her when death came. In the west Mrs. 
Gehbe was with daughter Mrs. Alfred Waterson at Bishop and her brother 
Hugh, of Concord. Mrs. Gehbe's condition became grave on Sunday when she 
seemed to suffer a collapse, due to fatigue of the journey and from that 
time to the end, there had been no hope held out.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Gehbe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Florence 
Watterson, of Bishop, Calif., and Miss Callsta, of this city, her mother 
Mrs. Savage, three sisters, Mrs. W.G. Morrisey, Reedsville, Mrs. C.L. Post, 
Centralia, Wash., and Mrs. L. Svacina of Grimms and by three brothers, 
Hugh Savage, of Concord, Calif., Stephen Savage of Green Bay and Dr. J.T. 
Savage, of this city.
Funeral Held Tomorrow
The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the home to Sacred 
Heart church at 9 o'clock, the Rev. W.J. Luby officiating. Burial will be 
at Evergree (sic) cemetery.
Relatives here for the funeral are Green Bay, Dr. George Gehbe of 
Osh- Wauwautosa (sic), Mrs. Oscar Hurley of Chicago and Mrs. William 
Cullitan of Chicago, sisters of Dr. Gehbe.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 22, 1923 P.1
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[Ella M./bur 06-23-1923/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur on Dr. Frank Gehbe lot]


FRANK H. GEHBE JR.    (d. 1942)

FUNERAL RITES ARRANGED FOR DOCTOR GEHBE 
Services For Pioneer Dentist To Be Held Wednesday Morning 
Funeral services for Dr. Frank H. Gehbe, 66, Manitowoc dentist for 45 years 
who died suddenly of a heart ailment in his offices Saturday noon, will be 
held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
and at nine o’clock from the St. Andrew’s Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Although not in the best of health in recent weeks, Dr. Gehbe continued his 
dental practice until the end. He had made plans to leave here today for 
Rochester, Minn., to go through the Mayo clinic for a complete checkup and was 
clearing away his future assignments at his office desk Saturday when stricken.
Native of City.
Born in this city in 1875, he was educated in the schools of the city and was 
graduated from the Chicago Dental college in 1892. After practicing a short time 
at Clarks Mills he came to this city and opened dental offices at the Rudolph 
bank, South Eighth and Franklin streets. 
When the present Wood block was erected in 1909 to replace the three story 
business block destroyed by fire a few years before, Dr. Gehbe was the first 
tenant to move into a suite of offices in the block. He continued his dental 
practice at this location, being joined in partnership in 1920? by his brother-
in-law, Dr. J.T. Savage. 
Active in Politics 
Dr. Gehbe was long prominent in Republican party circles in city, county and 
state. He was honored by ___tion at one time as state national committeeman. 
While active in municipal and county politics for years he always declined party 
recognition except for purely honorary positions in the gift of the party. 
Among his fellow members at the Elks lodge, Dr. Gehbe was known as an authority 
on bridge and chess. His advice and counsel on these two games were often sought 
by fellow members.
Dr. Gehbe was one of the founders of the Kasper Construction company, general 
building contractors in Manitowoc. He was president of the company at the time 
of his death.
Member of Dental Groups 
In addition to membership in the Elks and Eagles of Manitowoc Dr. Gehbe was also 
a member of the County Dental society, Wisconsin State Dental society and the 
National Dental society.
In 1899 he married Miss Ella Svage (sic) of this city. She died 19 years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Wetterson of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. 
Galista Bergs, of Pewaukee, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Clifford Niles of Albany, 
Ore., Mrs. Guy Millar of this city, Mrs. William Culliton of Chicago, and a 
grandchild, John Gehbe Bergs. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of 
the services Wednesday. The rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30 o’clock at 
the funeral parlors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1942  P. 2
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[d. 02-14-1942/age 66 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


FRANK H. GEHBE SR.   (d. 1928)

F. GEHBE SR., IS VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK
Pioneer Hotel Man of County Dies Suddenly This Morning at 
Home of Daughter Here
Frank H. Gehbe Sr., aged 76, father of Dr. F.H. Gehbe of this city 
and Dr. George Gehbe of Oshkosh, and pioneer hotel man of Clarks 
Mills and this city, died suddenly from a heart attack this morning 
at eight o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Millar, 1805 
Washington street with whom he made his home since the death of his 
wife four years ago. 
Mr. Gehbe, who has been living a retired life for the past ten years 
although suffering from heart attacks had been about as usual for the 
past several weeks and last night seemed in particularly good spirits, 
sitting up late to enjoy a radio program. He arose this morning, but 
had been up but a few minutes when he suffered a sinking spell, and 
before a physician could be summoned had passed away. 
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending word from the 
son, Dr. F.H. Gehbe who is now at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn., 
for treatment. 
Was at Chicago During Big Fire. 
The deceased was born at Port Washington and spent his early life there 
and for a few years, prior to 1874 was located at Chicago. He resided 
there during the year of the big Chicago fire in 1871 and in later years 
took pride in telling of his experiences in that event, he having a 
personal acquaintance with the O’Leary family at whose place report had 
it the great conflagration got its start. Married to Miss Anna Kinney 
in 1874 at Chicago, the deceased came to Manitowoc county shortly after 
and located at Clarks Mills in the town of Cato where he engaged in the 
hotel business. He continued there for twenty years, running the hotel 
at Clarks Mills and during that period served as town treasurer for Cato, 
his continued election to the post attesting to the confidence that his 
fellow citizens had in him. 
Conducted Hotel Here. 
Later he removed to Manitowoc where he took over the Two Rivers House on 
Commercial street, now the Glenn Inn. He continued the operation of this 
hotel until 11 years ago when he retired. Mrs. Gehbe passed away four 
years ago last Christmas, since which time Mr. Gehbe lived with his 
daughter, Mrs. Millar. Four daughters, Mrs. Clifford Niles, Gladstone, 
Oregon; Mrs. Oscar Hurley and Mrs. William Culliton, Chicago; Mrs. Guy 
Millar, this city, two sons, Dr. F.H. Gehbe of this city and Dr. George A. 
Gehbe of Oshkosh and one sister, Mrs. Tehodore Jorsch of this city, survive. 
It is expected that funeral services will be held on Monday, with interment 
at Evergreen cemetery here.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 13, 1928 Page 9
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Dr. Frank Gehbe, who was at Rochester, Minn., at the Mayo clinic, preparing 
for an operation which he was to undergo today, when advised of the sudden 
death of his father, Frank Gehbe, Sr., came home to attend the funeral. Dr. 
Gehbe and his father were pals in life and despite the fact that his return 
will delay the operation which physicians say is imperative to Dr. Gehbe's 
health, he insisted upon attending the funeral and made the trip.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 16, 1928 P. 3
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[bur. 4-16-1928/cause: heart disease/bur. on Frank Gehbe lot]


GEORGE GEHBE    (d. 1943)

George Gehbe, 54, former resident of this city, who left  here when a young man, 
today at his home in Detroit, Mich., according to a telegram received here.
The body is being brought to Manitowoc and funeral services will be held Saturday 
at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Gehbe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Gehbe, was born in this city and 
after locating in Detroit engaged in the real estate business there.
He is survived by his widow in Detroit, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred Robinson, of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 5, 1943 P.2
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[d. 11-03-1943 at Detroit, MI/age 54 yrs./cause: cardiac failure/
bur. on August Gehbe lot]
(d. 4 Nov. 1943/age 54 yrs. 1 mo. 9 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)


GEORGE A. GEHBE DR.    (d. 1930)

DR. GEO. GEHBE PASSES AWAY AT OSHKOSH 
Former Local Man, Brother of Dr. F.H. Gehbe, Dies Suddenly at Home There Today 
News of the death of Dr. George Gehbe, brother of Dr. F. H. Gehbe of this city 
and a former resident here, who passed away at Oshkosh this morning, came as a 
shock to members of the family and a large circle of friends in this city. Death 
was sudden, although Dr. Gehbe had been in poor health for several months and 
had been forced to retire from his practice as a dentist in Oshkosh. Funeral 
arrangements have not been announced but it is possible that the body may be 
brought here where his father and mother are buried. Dr. Gehbe died during the 
night, being found dead in his bed this morning. 
George Gehbe as 52 years and spent his younger days in Manitowoc and after his 
graduation was for two years associated with Dr. F. H. Gehbe in the practice of 
dentistry in this city. He later removed to Oshkosh where for 25 years he had 
been prominent in his profession and a leader in the community.
Survived by Daughter 
Dr. Gehbe is survived by one daughter, Genevieve, who made her home with him at 
Oshkosh and by a brother, Dr. Frank H. Gehbe of this city and four sisters, Mrs. 
Guy Miller, Manitowoc, Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Calliten of Chicago, and Mrs. Neils 
of Gladstone, Oregon.
Active in Politics 
For many years the deceased was well known as a political leader in Winnebago 
county and in the state, having directed many of the campaigns in his home county 
and was interested in republican politics in Wisconsin. He was a member of the 
Oshkosh lodge of Elks in which he took an active part in his home city as well as 
in the state association and had a wide circle of friends throughout Wisconsin.
Former State Head of Eagles
Dr. Gehbe was also prominent in the Eagles organization and served the Order as 
state president at one time.
Dr. Gehbe had many personal friends in Manitowoc, to whom news of his death will 
cause keen sorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 30, 1930  P. 1
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[died at Oshkosh, WI/cause: arterio sclerosis/bur. on Frank Gehbe lot]


HEINRICH GEHBE    (d. 1886)

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
Henry Gehbe died very suddenly of heart disease at Wausau on Saturday. 
His remains were brought to this city and buried on Monday. Mr. Gehbe 
was born and spent his early life here and will be remembered by many 
of our citizens.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 7, 1911  pg. 8
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[Heinrich Gehbe/bur. 12-06-1886/age 40 yrs.]


HEINRICH GEHBE    (d. 1887)

Death of 82-year old Henry Gehbe, one of the first settlers of Manitowoc, on
Mon. evening. He came to this county 32 years ago. His wife, who has also been ill
for quite a while, survives him, and he also leaves a large number of children.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Jan. 1887
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DIED - 
At the home of his daughter in this city, January 10, Mr. Henry Gehbe, at the 
advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Gehbe was one of the oldest settlers of the county 
and was formerly an active and well known citizen though for some years the 
infirmities of age have withdrawn him from active pursuits. He leaves surviving 
him his aged wife and several children, two sons, August Gehbe of this city and 
Frank Gehbe of Cato and Mrs. Werbke and Mrs. Lenz and Mrs. Emil Krummheuer, 
daughters. His funeral was attended by a very large number of relatives and 
friends who thus testified their esteem for the deceased.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Jan. 18, 1887 page 3
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Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1887)
Mr. Henry Gehbe of this city died on Monday of last week. He was 82 
years of age and one of the "old settlers," having come to this country 
when it was young.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 18, 1912  pg. 1
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[Mr. Gehbe/bur. 01-15-1887/age 80 yrs.]


MARGARETHA GEHBE

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1889:
Death of 77 yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Gehde(sic) on Sun., 10 Nov. She was the
mother-in-law of Messrs. Carl Werbke, Jacob Lenz, and E. Krummheuer. 
Her funeral took place yesterday.
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[cause: lung fever]


WILHELMINE GEHBE

DIES WHILE ON A VISIT AT MILWAUKEE 
Mrs. Minnie (sic) Gehbe Dies Suddenly There Today 
Messages received in the city this afternoon brought announcement of the sudden 
death of Mrs. Minnie Gehbe, of this city, at Milwaukee this morning. Death was 
due to apoplexy. The body will be brought here tonight or tomorrow for burial.
Mrs. Gehbe had been at Milwaukee only a few days, going there to visit her 
daughter, Mrs. Bolstadt. Some time ago Mrs. Gehbe sustained serious injuries in 
a fall on her doorstep and she had never fully recovered. She was of advanced 
age and the shock of the accident undoubtedly hastened her death.
Mrs. Gehbe is survived by four children, Mrs. Bolstadt, Milwaukee, August, Reuben 
and Miss Amanda Gehbe, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 22, 1914  P. 8 
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[Wilhelmina/age: 66yrs./bur. 06-24-1914/cause: cerebral hemorage/
burial on August Gehbe lot]
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AGED WOMAN, STRICKEN BY PARALYSIS ON DOOR STOP ON OWN HOME; FOUND FIVE HOURS LATER
Suffering a stroke of paralysis as she was about to enter her home at 6 o'clock 
Saturday evening, Mrs. Aug. Gehbe Sr., 715 North Eighth Street, was found five 
hours later by neighbors, who attracted by groans eminating near the premises, 
investigated and found her prostrate at the rear door of her home. Mrs. Gehbe was 
removed to the hospital. Mrs. Gehbe is 66 years of age and one of the pioneer 
residents of the city. Owing to her advanced years and the exposure to which she 
was subjected during the five hours from the time of the attack until she was 
found by neighbors, causes much apprehension to relatives, her condition being 
reported serious.
Mrs. Clara Bodenstad of Milwaukee, a daughter, arrived here yesterday to attend 
her mother. Mrs. Gehbe is the mother of August Gehbe, proprietor of the Northwestern 
house at Fourteenth and Franklin Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 15, 1913 page 1


PETER GEHR

Peter Gehr, 16, of East Troy, died early Saturday evening in a traffic accident 
in the Hague, Netherlands, where he was attending American School and living with 
the Neal Hartwells.  He was the son of Donald and Virginia Worel Gehr of East 
Troy, former Sheboygan residents and a grandson of Victor Gehr 4211 S. 13th St. 
Funeral arrangements are pending in East Troy.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Oct. 8, 1979 page 4
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[died at The Haque, Holland/age 16 yrs/cremains/bur. on Grandmother's lot, 
Mrs. Chester Worel]


EVELYN C. GEHRKE

Evelyn Gehrke, age 93, of the Bethel Home, Oshkosh, died Monday morning, March 8, 
1999, at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Evelyn Krush was born February 7, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Henry and Bertha Sawyer Krush. She was an eighth grade graduate of Sacred Heart 
School and a 1924 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On September 23, 1935, 
she married Joseph Gehrke at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He preceded her in death 
on April 12, 1960. Evelyn worked for the Neenah-Menasha Vocational School, retiring 
in 1971. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary of Neenah where she served as president, 
vice president and secretary and was also a state officer for the Eagles Auxiliary. 
She was a member of the Business and Professional Woman of Neenah and was also active 
in the Girl Scouts in Neenah.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan (Gerald) Tonn, Ogden, Utah, 
Marjorie (Loren) Gerken, Neenah; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, 
Paul Krush, Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one 
brother, Walter Krush.
Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1999 P. A2


GOTTLIEB GEHRKE

Gottlieb F. Gehrke, 86, former local resident, died early this morning at the 
home of his son, Joseph, at Neenah.
The body has been brought to Manitowoc and will lie in state at the Pfeffer 
Funeral home from Tuesday at 1 p.m. until Wednesday at 1 p.m. when funeral 
services will be held at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Mr. Gehrke was born in Germany Aug. 11, 1856, and came to this country in 1871. 
He was a cabinet maker by trade. In 1900 he married Susan Reif. She died in 
April of this year.
Surviving Mr. Gehrke are three daughters, Mrs. Helen Wills of Ludington, Mich., 
and Mrs. Susan Elliott and Mrs. Fred Terens of Manitowoc; three sons, Joseph 
and Peter of Neenah and Anton of Sheboygan Falls; and 14 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1941  P. 2
*******
[Godfrey/aka Gottlieb/d. 12-24-1941/age 85 yrs./cause: lobar pneumonia]


HELENA GEHRKE

Death Wed. morning of 39 yr. old Mrs. Helene Gehrke, wife of 
Gottlieb Gehrke, of a heart attack. The funeral took place Sun. 
morning at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897
*********
Hellen Gehrke
birth: 16 November 1859 Germany
death: 10 February 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
father: Polesh
spouse: Gottlieb Gehrke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
[cause: heart disease]


HERBERT M. GEHRKE

Herbert Gehrke, 75, of 1114 S. 12th st., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Gehrke was born Jan. 30, 1895, at Pine River, Merrill, Wis., son of the late 
Fred and Matilda Woler Gehrke. He married Ida Karau April 29, 1916, at Merrill. 
She preceded him in death Jan. 10, 1969. He then married Edna Detjen May 23, 
1970, at Dale, Wis. The couple made its home a Manitowoc. On Oct. 7, 1918, he 
was appointed a member of the Manitowoc Fire Dept., and March 1, 1945, he was 
appointed assistant Fire Chief, holding that position until his retirement July 31, 
1948. Following his retirement he did carpenter work and was a cabinet maker. 
Survivors include his wife; a step-son William Detjen, of Brillion; two brothers, 
Fred of Merrill and Clarence of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Anna Issacson, of 
Merrill. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc (State Street 
entrance) after 3 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1970  P. 24


IDA A. GEHRKE

Mrs. Herbert M. Gehrke, 72, of 1114 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at a 
hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Gehrke, the former Ida Karau, was born March 7, 1896, at Merrill, Wis., 
daughter of the late August and Minnie Paul Karau. On April 29, 1916, she was 
married to Herbert M. Gehrke at Merrill where the couple lived two years before 
locating at Manitowoc in 1918. She was a life member of the Ladies Guild of St. 
John church and the women’s Benefit Assn.
Survivors include the husband; four brothers, Walter and Martin of Merrill, John 
of Spencer, Wis., and Theodore of Redwood City, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Hattie 
Facklam, of Rhinelander. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1969  P. 8 
*******
[d. 01-10-1969/age 72 yrs./wife of Herbert M. Gehrke]


JOSEPH GEHRKE

Joseph Gehrke, 57, a former Manitowoc resident who had been living at 230 Second 
St., Neenah, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon in Oshkosh when he walked out 
between two parked cars and into the rear wheels of a trailer loaded with 72,000 
pounds of cement. He fell underneath the dual wheels and was crushed.
Funeral services are being handled by Kessler Funeral Home, Neenah.
Gehrke was born April 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, where he spent his boyhood, and was 
graduated from Lincoln High School. He prepared for a career as a professional 
engineer at Chicago Tech and the University of Wisconsin. After graduation he went 
to work for Kimberly-Clark Corp., retiring in June, 1955. He was a member of the 
Neenah Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Reserve Officers Training Corps. 
National Guard and St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Anton of Sheboygan Falls and Peter of Neenah; two sisters, Mrs. Fred 
Terens of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Wells of Ludington, Mich.; and three 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14
********
Funeral services for Joseph Gehrke, 57, of 230 Second St., Neenah, who was killed 
Tuesday in Oshkosh when he fell under the wheels of a semi-trailer truck loaded 
with cement, will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Kessler Fuenral Home, Neenah, and at 
9 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Neenah. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Gehrke was born and educated 
at Manitowoc and went to Kimberly Clark Corp., Neenah, as an engineer following 
graduation from the University of Wisconsin. He retired in June, 1955.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1960 P. 7
********
[d. 04-12-1960 at Oshkosh WI/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Evelyn Gehrke lot]


SUSANNA GEHRKE

Mrs. Gottlieb Gehrke, 71, died late Monday afternoon at 1004 New York avenue 
after a long illness.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home after Wednesday afternoon 
and the Rev. E. A. Radey will recite the rosary Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock 
at the funeral home and at 9 o’clock at Holy Innocents church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen.
Mrs. Gehrke, nee Susanna Reif, was born May 24, 1869 at Reif Mills. She was 
married Jan. 8, 1900. The survivors are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Marie 
Terens and Mrs. Susan Elliott of this city and Mrs. Helen Wells of Elberta, Mich.; 
three sons, Anton of Sheboygan Falls, Joseph and Peter of Neenah; two sisters, 
Mrs. Catherine Ledvina of Kellnersville, and Mrs. Lena Nikolai of Dade City, Fla., 
and 14 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 29, 1941  P. 2
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[d. 04-28-1941/age 71 yrs./cause: diabetis mellitus/bur. on Gottlieb Gehrke lot]


ANNA GEIGEL

Mrs. Joseph Geigel (photo), formerly of 731 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at a nursing home at Sheboygan after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. 
Francis Geigel, a son, will officiate. He is flying to the United States 
from Spain where he is serving with the armed forces as a chaplain. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Anna Milhaupt was born at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Anna Milhaupt, Nov. 8, 1868. She was married at St. Nazianz April 22, 1890, 
and the couple resided in the community until moving to Manitowoc in 1916. Mr. 
Geigel was custodian at Sacred Heart Parish for many years and until his death 
in April of 1946. Mrs. Geigel was a member of the Robert Hampton Chapter, 
American War Mothers, and the Rosary Society of the church.
Surviving in addition to Father Francis Geigel are three other sons, Ivo of 
Appleton, Herman of Denmark and Roy of Huron, S.D.; five daughters, Mrs. C. E. 
Dewey of Medford, Ore., Sister M. Adjutora of Cudahy, Wis., Mrs. G. A. Garrigan 
of Lena, Wis., Mrs. C. W.  Martin of Green Bay and Sister M. Agathella of 
Bartlett, Ill.; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1959  P. 19 
********
Geigel, Anna Katharine nee Muehlhaupt (Nov. 4, 1868-Feb. 4, 1959 –wife of 
Joseph Geigel [married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Jacob 
Frank and Magdeline Brachmann 
–county birth records show Anna Katharine Muehlhaupt born on Nov. 4, 1868 
in the Town of Eaton, the daughter of Magdalena Muehlaupt nee Bachmann with 
no father listed –the father was Jacob Frank, a widower whose wife Gertrude 
had died on July 26, 1863 –at time of death lived at 731 N. 5th Street, 
Manitowoc –died from “arteriosclerosis –senility”) 
–buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
********
[d. 02-04-1959 at Sheboygan WI/age 90 yrs/widow of Joseph Geigel]


ARTHUR G. GEIGEL

Arthur G. Geigel, 72, of 1115 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday, Dec. 16, at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Geigel was born Nov. 6, 1907, at Clarks Mill (Cato), son of the late Peter 
and Elizabeth Eigenberger Geigel. He attended schools at Kiel and married 
Esther Bull Nov. 17, 1934, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1963. Mr. 
Geigel had been employed with Richter Vinegar Works and later with Kelvinator 
Commercial Products Company as a production department foreman, working from 
1947 until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 of 
Manitowoc and Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mel Wicke of South 
Milwaukee; two brothers, Albin of Two Rivers and Ray of Green Bay; a brother-
in-law and sister-in-law, John and Mary Bull of Manitowoc and a granddaughter, 
Kelli Jo Wicke of South Milwaukee.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where an 
Eagles memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the 
American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1979  P. 3


ESTHER GEIGEL

Mrs. Arthur Geigel, 54, of 1115 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Esther Bull Nov. 25, 1908, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John 
and Emma Mueller Bull. She attended schools at Manitowoc and was married to 
Arthur Geigel Nov. 17, 1934, at Manitowoc. She was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid of the church. She was a past 
president of the Band and Orchestra Mothers. She had been employed as a 
proofreader at Manitowoc Herald-Times prior to her illness.
Among survivors are her husband; a daughter, Karen Jean, at home; a brother, 
John, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Edward Wakley, of Manitowoc and several 
nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 
11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body 
will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1963  P. 7 
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[d. 02-13-1963/age 54 yrs./wife of Arthur G. Geigel]


JOSEPH GEIGEL

Joseph Giegel(sic), 80, of 731 North Fifth street, died Tuesday night 
at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness.
He was born in November, 1865 in Austria and came to this country to 
settle in Clarks Mills at the age of four. In 1890 he married Anna 
Millhaupt at St. Nazianz, where the couple made their home until 1918. 
He was employed there as a carpenter.
After moving to Manitowoc, Mr. Giegel was employed by the Shipbuilding 
company and the American Seed company, before taking a positon as 
custodian of the Sacred Heart school.
Mr. Giegel was a member of the Catholis (sic) Order of Foresters and 
Holy Name society of the Sacred Heart church.
Survivors are his wife; five daughters, Sister M. Agathella of Decatur, 
Ill., Sister M. Adjutora of Waumandee, Wis., Mrs. C.E. Duee of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. G.A. Gorrigan of Lena and Mrs. C.W. Martin of this city; for sons, 
Ivo of Appleton, Herman of Denmark, Roy of this city and Chaplin Francis 
of the armed forces now stationed at Walla Walla, Wash.; one brother, 
Peter and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church. Mr. 
Giegel's son, Chaplain Francis, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. 
L.M. Schorn and the Rev. William Spalding. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home to view the body from Friday noon 
until the time of the sevices.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2
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[d. 04-30-1946/age 80 yrs.]
********
(the following sent in by Bob Domagalski)
Geigel, Joseph (Nov. 25, 1865-April 30, 1946 –husband of Ann Muehlhaupt 
[married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] 
–son of Mathias Geigel and Katharine Kaikl [Mathias was born Dec. 24, 1830 
at Honositz, Pilsen, Bohemia and died April 25, 1902 in Town of Cato –Katherina Kaikl 
was born Feb. 20, 1820 of Jacob Kaikl and Anna Ryba and died Nov. 10, 1919 in Town 
of Cato] –born at Honositz, Pilsen, Bohemia –immigrated to the US, arriving on 
July 24, 1867 in Baltimore, Maryland on the ship “Ocean” –immigrated with his parents, 
with no other siblings listed –janitor –on Jan. 13, 1897 purchased the house at 102 
South Fourth Avenue from his mother-in-law Magdalena Muelhaupt, with Magdalena 
continuing to live here until her death in 1903 –lived in this house until selling 
in 1916 –
“Mr. Geigel had a meat market in St. Nazianz, and when he moved to Manitowoc with his 
family he joined the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co.  He also worked for the Manitowoc 
Seating Co., and for the last 13 years he had been janitor at the Sacred Heart church.” 
–from newspaper article on Golden Wedding –at the time of death lived at 731 N. 5th 
Street, Manitowoc 
–died from “severe anemia, 3 months –carcinoma of gastro-intestinal tract”) 
–buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc


SARAH L. GEIGEL

Mrs. Sarah L. (Sally) Geigel, 53, of 1457 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, January 29, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home and 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Felton with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geigel was born May 31, 1931, at Harrison, New Jersey, daughter of the late 
Raymond and Agnes McBride Garrigan. She grew up and was educated at Harrison, 
New Jersey. She married Peter Sataline in June of 1951. He preceded her in death 
February of 1952. She then married William V. Geigel August 13, 1955 at Nutley, 
New Jersey. Mrs. Geigel had been employed at North Ridge Care Center for 12 years. 
Mrs. Geigel was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, William; five sons, Patrick, William J., James, 
Timothy and Raymond, all of Manitowoc; three daughters, Bridget, Sharon and Colleen, 
all of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Bernice Geigel 
of Two Rivers and Edward (Jim) and Mary Kunz of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Garrigan in 
1981. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday evening and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 
the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening led 
by Deacon Donald Gigure.
Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1985  P. 3


STELLA M. GEIGEL

Mrs. William (Stella) Geigel, 71, of 1825 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geigel, nee Stella Sinkula, was born July 18, 1902, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Jirasek Sinkula. She was 
married to William J. Geigel Sept. 15, 1931, at Norman and has been a Manitowoc 
resident since 1932. Her husband preceded her in death Mar. 22, 1967. She was a 
member of Holy Innocents parish.
Survivors include two sons, Bernard, of Two Rivers, and William V. of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kunz of Manitowoc; two brothers, Ervin and Leonard, 
of Norman; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta Rehrauer, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Sybil McGraw, 
of Duluth, MInn., and Mrs. Mayme Hinesh, of Mishicot, 14 grandchildren and nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1974   P. 12
*******
[widow of William J. Geigel]


WILLIAM J. GEIGEL    (d. 1967)

William J. Geigel, 67, of 1825 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. Because of Holy Week the funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Mr. Geigel was born Aug. 27, 1899, at Reedsville, son of the late John and Mary 
Stahl Geigel. He married Stella Sinkula Sept. 19, 1931, at Norman, and the couple 
came to Manitowoc to reside after marriage. Mr. Geigel worked for Fischl Dairy 
Co., until retiring three years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include two sons, Bernard of Two Rivers and William V., of Manitowoc, 
a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kunz of Manitowoc, two brothers, Edmund and 
Alphonse of Reedsville, four sisters, Miss Monica and Mrs.  Charles Vondrachek 
of Reedsville, Mrs. Adela of Rockwood and Mrs. Edwin Sauer of Taus and 12 grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8:30 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by the HNS members and parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1967  P. 2


WILLIAM J. GEIGEL    (d. 2001)

William J. “Bill” Geigel, Jr., age 39, of 951 North 9th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, June 13, 2001 a University Hospital, Madison, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2001, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Bill was born April 12, 1962 in Manitowoc, son of William V. Geigel and the late 
Sarah Garrigan Geigel. Bill attended Lincoln High School. From 1980-1985 he was 
active with the United States Air Force Reserves. He had been employed with 
Creative Solutions Inc. as a communications technician from 1986 to 1994. Bill 
also volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul Society. He married Susan Samz on April 22, 
1992, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Bill enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan.
Survivors include his wife Susan; parents, William V. and Monica Geigel of Manitowoc; 
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Michael and Dorothy Samz of Two Rivers; five 
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Patrick and Laura Geigel, New Holstein, Timothy 
and Tracy Geigel, Manitowoc, James Geigel, Manitowoc, Raymond and Patti Geigel, 
Manitowoc, Bruce Scheuer and special friend Sheri, Kiel; four sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Bridget Geigel, Manitowoc, Sharon and Michael Koeppen, Manitowoc, 
Colleen Geigel, Sheboygan Falls, Julie and David Koenig, Manitowoc; and his pet 
cat, Kraemer. Also surviving are nieces, nephews along with other relatives and 
friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Geigel in 1985.
Friends may all at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. with 
a prayer service to be held Sunday evening at 7 p.m. led by Sister Connie Urban. 
Friends may also call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services 
at 10 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 2001  P. A9


ANDREW S. GEIGER

A. J. GEIGER(sic) PASSES AWAY 
Dies After Lingering Illness; Funeral Planned Thursday 
Andrew J. Geiger, 47, of 631 North Fifth street, an employe of the Aluminum 
Goods Mfg. company for the last 18 years died Tuesday after a lingering 
illness.
Mr. Geiger was born in the town of Maple Grove Aug. 22, 1888. He came to this 
city at the age of 17 and for eight years was employed in the carpet department 
of the O. Torrison company. On Sept. 10, 1914 he married Dorothy Goetzler. 
Survivors are the widow, two children, Helen and Jerome, both at home; one 
brother, Charles, city; and two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Wolf, Oshkosh, and Mrs. John 
Moser, Maple Grove. 
The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home where services will be 
held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and at the Sacred Heart church at 9 o’clock. The 
Rev. William Grace will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1936  P. 14
*******
[bur. 7-16-1936/cause: chronic intestinal nephritis/bur. on Andrew Geiger lot]


ANGELA MAE GEIGER

Angela Mae Geiger, infant daughter of Thomas James and Constance Mary 
Lettenberger Geiger of 423 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, was born and died 
Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services were at 3 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider officiated with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents, two sisters, Patricia Anne and Brenda 
Louise at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Geiger and Mr. and 
Mrs. Earl Lettenberger, and great grandfather, John McDonnell, of 
Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1976  Page 3 
*******
[d. 03-03-1976/stillborn/bur. on Charles B. Geiger lot]


CHARLES B. GEIGER

Charles Geiger, 79, of 421 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Monday noon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will 
be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. 
Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Claude LeClair officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Geiger was born December 25, 1882 at Kasson in Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Bartholemew and Wilhelmine Firtch Geiger. He married Millie Kabat at Reedsville 
and operated a meat market at Manitowoc until his retirement several years ago. He 
was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society of his church. His 
wife died in 1947.
Among survivors are a son, Lawrence of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hamilton 
of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Harry Mikow of Milwaukee; two step-brothers, Joseph Traxler 
of Omro and Frank Traxler of Oskhosh and a step-sister, Mrs. Frank Blechl of Oshkosh; 
eight grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m.  Friends are asked to use the Ninth Street entrance.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Dec. 20, 1962
Funeral services for Charles Geiger, 79, of 421 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, who died 
Monday, were at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 
9 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Claude LeClair 
officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam Martell, Eugene 
DeMuth, John Griesbach, Paul LaCosse, Frank Tadych and Robert Rand.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1962
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[d. 12-16-1962/age 79 yrs.] 


DOROTHY C. GEIGER

Mrs. Dorothy Geiger, 91, of 1307 S. Outagamie St., Appleton died early this 
Friday morning in an Appleton Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Saturday in St. Bernard Catholic Church, Appleton. The 
Rev. O.H. Janssen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geiger was born May 5, 1887 in Manitowoc. She resided in Appleton for the 
past 23 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Jerome of Lansing, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Nolan 
Larson of Appleton; a sister, Miss Florence Goetzler of Manitowoc; six 
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Brett-Schneider Funeral Home, 606 N. Oneida St., Appleton, 
7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening with a prayer service at 8 o'clock 
in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for St. Bernard 
Catholic Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 15, 1978 page 3
*********
[d. at Appleton, WI/widow of Andrew Geiger] 
(nee Goetzler)


KARL J. GEIGER

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger of Manitowoc, who formerly lived 
here, died last Wednesday.
Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 16, 1910
********
The sixteen month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger, North Ninth Street, 
died this morning after being ill but a day.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 14, 1910
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[bur. 09-16-1910/cause: meningitis]


MILLIE C. GEIGER

Mrs. Charles Geiger, 62 (sic), of 619 North Fifth street, died this morning 
at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L.M. Schorn 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Millie C. Kabat in Reedsville in 1884 (sic), she was married to Mr. Geiger, 
Manitowoc merchant in 1902. She was a member of the Altar society of the Sacred 
Heart church and the Catholic Women's club.
Survivors are her husband; son, Lawrence, of this city; daughter, Mrs. Joseph 
Hamilton of Shreveport, La.; two brothers, Joseph and William Kabat; three sisters, 
Mrs. Joseph Wachtel of Two Rivers, Mrs. Rose Pech and Mrs. Christian Werner of 
this city; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon, where the rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 5, 1947 P.2
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[d. 09-05-1947/age 59 yrs./bur. on Charles G. Geiger lot]


BABY GEIMER

Geimer
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Geimer
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Date  27 Apr 1901
Birth Place	Manitowoc City, Wisconsin
Father  Joseph Geimer
Mother  Mrs Tegge
FHL Film Number	1305084
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
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Geimer
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Geimer
Color/Sex: White Male
Father: Jos. Geimer
Birthplace: Manitowoc
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1901
Death Date: 27 Apr 1901
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Ch. prol. Shoulder pre.
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
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[L-12-2]-[?? Guiner/bur 04-27-1901/stillborn]


HUBERT F. GEIMER

Hubert F. Geimer, age 80, of 131 Congress St., Vero Beach, Fla., died Thursday, 
January 28, 1993, following a prolonged illness.
Mr. Geimer was born February 10, 1912, in Orfordville, Wis., son of the late 
Max P. and Margaret Flammang Geimer. He had been a resident of Vero Beach for 
15 years, but lived most of his life in Manitowoc. He received a Bachelor of 
Music degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1933. The owner of a coin 
laundry business in Manitowoc and Two Rivers for 20 years, he also taught music 
and data processing and worked in accounting for various business in Milwaukee 
and Manitowoc. An active Mason throughout his adult life, Mr. Geimer was a member 
of the Manitowoc Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandry, the Scottish Rite 
of Green Bay and Tripoli (Shrine) Temple of Milwaukee. He was also a former 
Manitowoc alderman and a former member of the Green Bay Shrine Band and Manitowoc 
Civic Band.
Survivors include his wife, the former Laura Posvic, whom he married in Crown 
Point, Ind., in 1936; two sons, Dr. Nicholas F. Geimer, Wauwatosa, Gary T. Geimer, 
Maitland, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy Pickell, Vera Beach; one sister, Helen Blaesser, 
Madison; one brother, Vincent Geimer, Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and one 
great grandchild. Inurnment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc at a 
later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made ot the 
Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 2211 North Oak Park Ave., Chicago Il. 
60635, or to a charity of one’s choice in Mr. Geimer’s memory.
Herald Times Reporter, January 31, 1993  P. A2
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[d. 01-28-1993 at Vero Beach FL/age 80 yrs./cremains/husband of Laura Geimer]


JOSEPHINE SINCERE GEIMER

Josephine Sincere Geimer passed away on Nov. 17, 2003.
She was born on May 3, 1945 in Coleman, and moved to Florida in 1981 with her 
husband.
She is survived by her husband: Gary Geimer; her two daughters: Lisa Litvany and 
Sara Geimer; her two sons, Jerry Geimer and Kevin Geimer; her three grandchildren: 
Kasey and Tanner Litvany and Tyler Geimer, son of Jerry and Michele Geimer, as 
well as her sisters: Mary Price, Helen Zimmer, Angie Franz and Rose Tipler; her 
brothers: Gerald Sincere and Herald Sincere and her mother: Alice Sincere. She was 
preceded in death by her brother: Emil Sincere.
A funeral service will be held at noon, Nov. 29, 2003 at the First Presbyterian 
Church, 502 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Burial service followed at the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She will be missed not only by her family but also by all her friends at bingo and 
all those whose lives she brightened.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 29, 2003   P. A3


LAURA A. GEIMER

Laura Alma Geimer, age 84, a former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, September 17, 
1996, at Dousman, Wis.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 1996, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate. Family Committal 
services took place on Friday, September 20, 1996, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geimer was born February 20, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Thomas 
and Mary Kunesh Posvic. She lived most of her life in Manitowoc before retiring to 
Florida in 1978. After graduating from Pestalozzi-Froebel Teachers College in 
Chicago, Miss Posvic taught kindergarten in Markesan, Wis., until marrying Hubert 
Geimer and returning to Manitowoc. She was a popular substitute primary grade 
teacher for many years as well as a tireless volunteer on behalf of the First 
Presbyterian Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Green Bay Shrine Band, the 
Shrine Auxiliary, the former Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Boy Scouts, PTA school 
bands and other causes. Kindness and generosity were her hallmarks and her sweet 
good nature, never left her in all the long years of her illness.
Survivors include her three children, Dr. Nicholas F. Geimer, Fox Point, Wis., Gary T. 
Geimer, Maitland, Fla., Kathy Laurenhue, Oakton, Va.; nine grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1993, and her brother, Richard 
Posvic in 1995.
Laura'a family will greet friends at a reception in the Fellowship Hall of First 
Presbyterian Church immediately after the services.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 502 
North 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220, or to St. Coletta School, W4955 Hwy 18, Jefferson, 
Wis. 53549 or to the charity of ones choice.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1996  P. A2
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[d. at Dousman WI/widow of Hubert Geimer/bur. on Thomas Posvic lot]


MARGARET O. GEIMER

Mrs. Max P. Geimer, 73 (photo) of 920 Lincoln Boulevard, Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Margaret Flammang, in 1879 in Brown County and in 1910 was married 
to Mr. Geimer. They located in Manitowoc in 1928. Mr. Geimer for many years was 
an instructor in the Manitowoc Vocational School, retiring three years ago. Mrs. 
Geimer was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club and the Altar Society of the 
Holy Innocents congregation.
Survivors are the husband; two sons, Hubert of Manitowoc and Vincent of Elmwood 
Park, Ill.; daughter, Mrs. Willard Blaesser of Washington D.C.; sister, Mrs. 
Michael Heiser of Cooperstown; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon where the rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1952  P. 2
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[bur. 02-13-1952/age 72 yrs./bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Max P. Geimer lot]


MAX P. GEIMER

Max. P. Geimer, Veteran Teacher, Is Dead at 80 
Max. P. Geimer, 80, a school teacher for 45 years, died Wednesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital. He had suffered a stroke at his home, ___ Lincoln Blvd., 
Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home and 
at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. E. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Geimer was born April 6, 1876, on a farm in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, son of the late Jacob and Anna Rippinger Geimer. As a young man he was 
engaged in various occupations and decided when 24 to ..(2 lines unreadable).. 
Stevens Point where he was graduated in 1904. 
His first secondary teaching was in Valders and Collins and then for 24 years 
he taught in a number of small communities in Wisconsin and Virginia. During 
that time he attended and was graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 
Bradford, Va., with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1924. When he was __ he 
was awarded a Masters Degree in Education and Science from the University of 
Wisconsin, culmination of his self-education efforts begun shortly after he 
was 21??, when he was graduated from the eighth grade of a rural school. 
Joined Vocational Faculty
Returning to the city in 1928??, Mr. Geimer joined the faculty of the Manitowoc 
School of Vocational and Adult Education. He headed the school’s Science 
department for 20 years, retiring in 1949. He was accorded honors and presented 
with a gift at the time of retirement by members of the faculty and the board. 
Mr. Geimer was a life member of the Wisconsin Education Assn., a member of the 
Manitowoc County Teachers Assn., the 26-Year Club of Kiwanis, the Manitowoc 
County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League..(line unreadable).. of the local 
council of Knights of Columbus.
Active in Organizations
As a Kiwanian he was active promoting the club’s annual circus. He recently 
completed his second term on the Library Board, was active in the Community 
Chest and was a member of the organization’s Board of Directors as well as 
serving on Izaak Walton committees and representing the chapter?? on the Civic 
Council. For the past three years Mr. Geimer had been active in the Heart Fund 
campaign. 
He married the former Margaret Flammang at Green Bay in 1910. She died in 1952.
Mr. Geimer is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Willard Blaesser of Salt Lake City, 
Utah; two sons, Hubert of the city and Vincent of Highland Park, Ill.; a brother, 
Joseph of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Celia Grunwald and Mrs. Ann Schmitt of Two 
Rivers; and __ grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday here the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1956  P. 2
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[Max Peter/d. 09-05-1956/age 80 yrs.]
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Fifteen Manitowoc men were included in the class of graduates at the University 
of Wisconsin. The are Robert Borcherdt, Carl T. Geisler, Charles S. Kipen, Max P. 
Geimer, Fred C. Wagner, Kenneth H. Plantico, Donald R. Groll, Harry J. Kelley, 
Kenneth Neubauer, Robert C. Holson, C. Francis Zeckel, Edwin J. Drobka, Robert C. 
Randolph, Eugene B. Stiefvater and Rudolph O. Schwartz.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, June 24, 1938 P. 14 


ALVENA GEISLER

MRS. O. GEISLER DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
Ill less than ten days, Mrs. Otto Geisler, 38, passed away this morning at 
8:30 at the family home, 1615 Wisconsin Avenue, her demise being a sad shock 
to relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place Friday afternoon 
at two o'clock from the family home with interment at Evergreen.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Alvina(sic) Nespor, was born in this city, 
Nov. 24, 1891 and was married to Otto Geisler March 31, 1914, the couple 
having recently observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary. She was one 
of the organizers of the Women's Benefit Association and was serving as 
president of that body at the time of her death. The members will attend 
the funeral in a body. The Rev. Wilson of the St. Paul's M.E. church will 
officiate at the services at the home.
Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Julia Nespor, 
five sisters, Mrs. Anton Kostlevy, Mrs. Landonia Dick, Mrs. Carl Geisler, Mrs. 
Albert Hendricks and Mrs. William Bruechert, all of this city and four brothers, 
Ladimer, Milos and Bjaemil Nespor, all of this city and Zdenek Nespor of Elmira, 
N.Y.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 1, 1929 P. 2
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[Mrs. Otto Geisler/bur. 3 May 1929/age 37 yrs./cause: acute myocarditis]


ARTHUR F. GEISLER

Arthur F. Geisler, 86, of 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Geisler was born Feb. 5, 1887, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and 
Louise Koepke Geisler. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. as a 
foreman, retiring in 1951. He married Caroline Wernecke Dec. 9, 1911, at 
Newton. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. His 
wife preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1970.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Louis Kaufman, of Manitowoc, three grand-
children and a great grandchild. A son, Henry, and a daughter, Ruth Freiberg, 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 
Thursday. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 12, 1973
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[d. 06-12-1973/age 86 yrs.](b. 5 Feb 1887/d. Jun 1973/SSDI)


CARL J. GEISLER    (d. 1973)

Carl J. Geisler, 87, of 922 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Monday at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Brother Robert Rainer will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Geisler was born Sept. 22, 1886 at Manitowoc, son of the late Lewis and Minnie 
Koepke Geisler. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Julia Nesper April 8, 
1913 at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this year. 
Mr. Geisler was a partner with Charles Geiger in the Geiger & Geisler Meat Market 
for many years. Mr. Geisler was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Carl T. of Manitowoc, a brother, Victor of 
Geneva, Ill., and three grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers preceded 
him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 pm Sunday and Monday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Nov. 17, 1973 page 3


CARL T. GEISLER    (d. 1993)

Carl T. Geisler, age 77, of 1309 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday February 13, 
1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Christian Science Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m., 
at the Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, with Mr. William Mueller, reader, and 
cremation having taken place and burial at the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born November 9, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl J. and Julia Nespor 
Geisler. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 
1933 and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a B.A. degree 
in 1938. He entered the service on December 8, 1941, and he was a midshipman in the 
Navy. He became an Ensign and worked as an executive officer for one LCT Landing 
Craft Tank. He continued his navy career as an instructor in boat handling until his 
second tour of duty in the South Pacific and saw active duty in the South Pacific as 
a Full Lieutenant. He was in charge of 12 LCT’s at the end of World War II. He then 
returned to Manitowoc and was employed at the Mirro Company from 1945 until 1948 as 
a Jobbing Sales Correspondent. He rejoined the Navy in 1948 and worked as a recruiter 
for the Naval Air Cadets in Chicago, Atlanta and Macon, Ga., and he was promoted to a 
Lt. Commander of the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was discharged at that rank in 1951. He was 
employed with Manitowoc Equipment Works as a Western Sales Manager from 1951-1960. He 
was then employed at the Formrite Tube Company, Two Rivers, as a Cost Analyst from 
1962 until retiring in 1981. He received four citations in World War II and in the 
Korean Conflict. He married Kathryn (Betty) Norris December 28, 1943, at Manitowoc, 
and resided here in Manitowoc. He was a member of the First Church of Christian Science. 
He was also a member of the Kiwanis Golden K’s and was a member of the Manitowoc County 
Tax Payers Association. He served as president for four years. He was also a member of 
the OCC Club, the Manitowoc Elk’s No. 687, the Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the Manitowoc 
County Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife Kathryn (Betty) of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, James 
(Jay) and Clare Geisler, Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret Lippert, St. 
Louis, Mo., Sara and Douglas Kroeny, Seneca, Wis.; three sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Margaret and Alois Fischl, Manitowoc, Ellen Tangen, Fla., Esther Mac Eachran, Manitowoc; 
seven grandchildren, Jesse and Owen Lippert, St. Louis, Mo., Benjamin Geisler, Manitowoc, 
Brandon, Bryan, Douglas and Daniel Kronan, Seneca, Wis.  Other relatives and friends.
Friends may greet the family from 1 p.m. Saturday March 6, until the time of services. The 
Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with funeral services.
A Memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1993
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Carl T. Geisler, age 77, of 1309 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, February 13, 1993, 
at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. 
Inadvertently misspelled in Wednesday evenings obituary were one daughter and son-in-law, 
Sara and Douglas Croney, Seneca, Wis. and grandchildren, Brandon, Bryan, Douglas, and 
Daniel Croney, Seneca, Wis. 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1993
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[cremains/husband of Kathryn Geisler/bur. on Carl J. Geisler lot]


CAROLINE GEISLER

Mrs. Arthur Geisler, 80, 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died late Monday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. N.W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geisler, nee Caroline Wernecke, was born Dec. 30, 1889, daughter of the 
late Carl and Caroline Schmitz Wernecke. She was married to Arthur Geisler 
Dec. 9, 1911, at Newton and the couple resided at Manitowoc. She attended 
parochial and public schools at Manitowoc and was a member of the Ladies Aid 
at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Ervin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and 
Benjamin of West Allis; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Reich and Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, 
both of West Allis, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son, Henry 
and a daughter, Mrs. Edmund Freiberg, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970
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[d. 01-19-1970/age 80 yrs./wife of Arthur Geisler]


GUSTAVE GEISLER

Local Man Dies at Bay
Gustave Geisler, a son of Henry Geisler, 1125 South Twelfth street, died 
today at Green Bay where he made his home, the news received in a telegram 
proving a great shock to relatives who had no intimation that he was ill. 
It is thought that death was due to a sudden attack of heart failure.
Mr. Geisler was born in this city August 30, 1882. He had resided at Green 
Bay for seven years and was employed as superintendent of the Northern 
Corrugating company. He is survived by his wife four children, his parents, 
five sisters, Mrs. Herman Pleuss, Mrs. Walter Hutchthausen, Mrs. Joseph 
Kaufman, Mrs. Robert Bean and Miss Olivia Geisler and one brother, Arthur. 
Mrs. Geisler was formerly Minnie Kohout of this city and the couple were 
married sixteen years ago. It is expected that the body will be brought 
here for burial.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 10, 1921 P. 1
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[bur 12-13-1921/age 39 yrs/cause: valvular heart disease/bur on Henry Geisler lot]


HENRY GEISLER

DEATH CLAIMS HARVEY (sic) GEISLER; SHORT ILLNESS 
Death claimed Henry Geisler early this morning at his home on 1125 So. Twelfth 
street, after only a very short siege of illness. The deceased was seventy years 
of age having been born July 27, 1852, in Sheboygan. He came to Manitowoc in 
1878 and followed the pattern maker trade. He was united in marriage to Miss 
Louise Koepke in 1880. Besides his widow he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. 
Herman Pleuss, Mrs. Walter Huchthausen, Mrs. Joseph Kaufman, Mrs. Robert Bean 
and Miss Olive Geisler and one son Arthur Geisler, all of this city, also two 
brothers, Gustave of Corinth, Miss., and Otto of Greenwood, Wis., and one sister 
Mrs. Gustave Roehr, Plymouth, Wis. There are also thirteen grand children living. 
The funeral will be held Thursday morning from the house and the burial will be 
at Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, February 12, 1923  P. 4
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[bur 02-15-1923/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Fred Doerscher lot/aka Giesler]


IDA LUELLA GEISLER

Mrs. Ida Geisler, 85, formerly of 949 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
June 28, at Shady Lane Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 0.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geisler, nee Ida Jacobson, was born March 10, 1896, at Collins, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Ella Olson Jacobson. She was married to Theodore C. Geisler 
Oct. 14, 1922, at Manitowoc, and resided here all their lives. He preceded her 
in death in 1963. Mrs. Geisler was a member of First Lutheran Church, Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star 196 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then at the chapel from noon until the 
time of service. A memorial service will be 7:30 o'clock Monday evening at the 
funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1981  P. 3
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[widow of Theodore C. Geisler]


JULIA N. GEISLER

Mrs. Carl (Julia) Geisler, 90, formerly of 922 S. 12th St. and Family Heritage 
Home, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, September 29, at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Brother Keith Burnett of the Jehovah Witneses will conduct the service and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geisler, nee Julia Nespor, was born Feb. 15, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Julia Maresh Nespor. She attended shcools in Manitowoc and was 
married to Carl J. Geisler April 8, 1913, at Manitowoc. The couple resided here 
all their lives and he preceded her in death in 1973. She was a member of Jehovah 
Witnesses and one of the first members of the Women's Benefit Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Carl T. and Kathryn Geisler of Manitowoc, 
three grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Four  brothers and five sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until 
the time of service. Memorials may be  made to Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall.
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1980 P.3
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[widow of Carl J. Geisler]
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Geislers Married 60 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Geisler, 922 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, marked their 60th 
Wedding Anniversary Sundday at their home. Lifelong residents of Manitowoc, 
the honorees have a son, Carl T., Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Geisler, the former Julie Nespor, was born Feb. 15, 1890 and her husband 
was born Sept. 22, 1886. The couple was married April 8, 1913 by the late Rev. 
Machmueller at this Manitowoc residence.
Prior to his retirement, Geisler was co-owner of Geiger and Geisler Store on 
North Eighth Street, Manitowoc. The Geislers enjoy good health and are members 
of Jehovah's Witnesses, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 12, 1973 page 25


KATHRYN C. GEISLER

Kathryn C. Geisler, age 83, formerly of 130 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
June 15, 2000, at the Harmony House, Manitowoc.
A Christian Science Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000, 
at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Reader Jack Myers 
with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Kathryn was born February 2, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and 
Hester Bourdot Norris. She graduated from the former Milwaukee Downer College, now 
Lawrence University, in 1938 with a degree in Home Economics and Secondary Education. 
She married Carl T. Geisler on December 28, 1943, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death in 1993. Kathryn was a long time Home Economics teacher at Washington Junior 
High School in Manitowoc until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of the First 
Church of Christ Scientist, Manitowoc Junior Service League, Manitowoc County 
Homemakers Association, American Association of University Women, Manitowoc Education 
Association and served on the Alumni Board for Lawrence University.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Clare Geisler, Manitowoc; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Ken McKelvie, Manchester, Mo., Sara and 
Douglas Croney, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, Jesse and Owen Lippert, Katie McKelvie, 
Benjamin (Jennifer) Geisler, Jenny, Brandon, Bryan, Douglas, Daniel, Kathryn Croney; 
two great grandchildren, Justine and Terrisa Beyer; three nieces and two nephews, 
John Tangen, Mary (Rein) Elias, Ann (John) Dillle, Dr. John (Liz) MacEachran, Jane 
and Todd Bell other relatives and friends also survive. Besides he parents and her 
husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Tangen, Margaret 
“Peg” Fischl, and Esther MacEachran.
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory from 4 p.m. 
Thursday, June 22, until the time of service at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Kathryn’s name.
Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 2000 P. A2


LADONNA DICK GEISLER

Mrs. Ladonia (sic) Geisler, 80, formerly of Manitowoc and a resident of the 
Glendale, Wis., Nursing Home, died there Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Phipps Memorial Chapel, First 
Presbyteran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evegreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Geisler, nee Ladonia Nespor, was born May 2, 1887, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Julia Maresch Nespor. She attended Manitowoc schools and 
the former Manitowoc County Normal School. She taught in Larrabee for five 
years. 
In 1913, she was married to Jerome Dick at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
in 1919. She was married to Otto Geisler in 1930. They made their home at 
Manitowoc, and he preceded her in death in 1946.
Mrs. Geisler was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a past deaconess of 
the church, a member of the Lois Society, the Women’s Benefit Assn. and the 
Order of the Eastern Star 196, Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, George A. Geisler, of Albuquerque, N.M., a daughter, Mrs. 
Robert (Dorothy) Bell, of Fox Point, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Geisler and 
Mrs. Albert Hendrichs, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 
a.m. Saturday when the casket will be in state at the church until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1967  P. 4
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[d. 10-04-1967 at Glendale WI/age 80 yrs./widow of Jerome Dick and Otto Geisler/
bur. on Ladonna Dick lot]
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Marriage of Jerome (d.1919)/Ladonna Dick
MISS NESPOR BRIDE OF J. DICK TODAY
Northside Girl is Wedded to Buffalo St. Businessman
A pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Nespor, 
North Eighth Street at high noon today, Miss Ladonia Nespor becoming the bride 
of Jerome Dick, Judge Chloupek officiating. The couple was attended by Hector 
Dick and Blanche Nespor. Mr. Dick and bride departed this afternoon for a trip 
to Niagara and will return here to be at home to friends at 808 Buffalo Street 
after Nov. 18.
The bride is one of the well known young ladies of the city, a graduate of the 
High School, class of 1905 and of the County Training School and later was 
engaged as a teacher in the county for six years. Mr. Dick came here three years 
ago from Green Bay and is a member of the firm of Dick Bros. proprietors of a 
bakery on Buffalo Street. The couple will have the well wishes of a host of 
friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Nov. 3, 1913


LOUIS GEISLER

L. GEISLER, SR. DEAD AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
Louis C. Geisler, Sr., care taker of the new city hall and father of 
Undersheriff Louis Geisler, Jr., died at the hospital this morning after an 
illness of four weeks duration which developed pneumonia and complications. 
Not many friends were aware of Mr. Geisler's serious condition and news of 
his death is a great shock.
Mr. Geisler was a native of Sheboygan county, having been born at Mosel,
Sept. 6, 1857, and removed here more than forty years ago and had since 
resided in this city. He was married in 1883 to Minna Koebke who with eight 
children survive, the children being Mrs. Milos Nespor, Carl, Otto, Louis, 
Linda, Theodore, Victor, and Luella, all of this city. Three brothers and 
one sister also survive.
Mr. Geisler was a member of the Royal League and of the United Aid. In former 
years Mr. Geisler was employed as a painter but when the new city hall was 
opened he was elected care taker and had been in charge of the building. Flags 
on the city buildings are at half mast for Mr. Geisler.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home 1118 So. 
Thirteenth street, the Rev. Menke officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1921 P. 1
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[bur. 08-14-1921/cause: pneumonia-tubercular]


LOUISE GEISLER

Mrs. Louise Geisler Passes Away this Noon at Home of Daughter
Mrs. Louise Geisler, 77, widow of the late Henry Geisler, passed away this noon 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kaufman, 1114 South Seventh Street, to 
which place she was removed three weeks ago, when her condition became critical. 
Burial will take place from the homestead, 1125 South 12th St., Monday afternoon 
at two o'clock with Rev. Koeninger officiating.
The maiden name of the deceased was Louise Koepke and she was born in this city 
in 1858. She was married in 1880 to Henry Geisler, who passed away six years ago. 
Five daughters, Mrs. Herman Pleuss, Mrs. Walter Huchthausen, Mrs. Jos. Kaufman 
and Mrs. Gerhardt Franke, all of this city and Mrs. Edward Price of Genessee, 
Wis., and one son, Arthur of this city, survive. There is also one brother, Fred 
Koepke and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Geisler, both of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., Feb. 28, 1930 page 18
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[bur. 3-3-1930/age 72 yrs/cause: coma/bur. on Fred Doescher lot]


LUCILLE GEISLER

Lucille Geisler, 33, ill since last October, died early today at the home of 
her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz, __ ___ street. 
She had made her home with them in recent years.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church of which she was a member. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Geisler, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geisler, was born in 
this city March 5, 1904 and always resided here. Survivors are five brothers, 
Carl, Otto and Theodore, city, Louis, Milwaukee, Victor, Geneva, Ill., and a 
sister, Mrs. William Schultz, city.
The body may be viewed at the Vogelsang funeral home Sunday from 2 p.m. on, and 
it will be moved to the church Monday at 11 a.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1938  P. 5 
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geisler of Milwaukee and Victor Geisler of Geneva, Ill., 
were called here by the death of their sister, Miss Lucille Geisler.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 24, 1938 P. 8
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[bur. 01-24-1938/age 33 yrs./cause: carcinoma ovaries/
bur. on Louis Geisler lot]


MINNIE GEISLER

GEISLER, Mrs. Louis - Age 76, Nee Minnie Koepke. Died Sunday night
at home of daughter, Mrs. William Schultz, 1118 South 13th street.
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home.
Burial in Evergreen. Born in Manitowoc Oct. 25, 1860. Taught six
years in Lutheran school here. Married Louis Geisler April 26,
1883. Survived by three daughters, five sons, a brother and five
grandchildren. Body at home Tuesday afternoon until time of services
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 18, 1937  P.11
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[bur. 01-20-1937/age 76 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation chronic 
bronchitis/bur. on Louis Geisler lot]


OTTO GEISLER

Otto Geisler, 57, of 1611 Wisconsin avenue, veteran Manitowoc tailor, died 
early today at the Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient. 
Mr. Geisler has been in failing health for several months.
He was born in this city and after finishing school learned the tailoring trade 
at the A.H. Pohl shop. Later he was employed by the Toggery, on Washington 
street. Thirty years ago Mr. Giesler established his own business which for 
years he conducted at 715 Buffalo.
Mr. Geisler was active in fraternal organizations, being a member of the Lions, 
Eagles and the Knights of Pythias.
He first married Miss Alvina Nespor. After her death he married her sister, 
Mrs. Ladonia Dick.
Survivors are his wife; stepson, Capt. George Dick of the U.S. army; step-
daughter, Mrs. Robert Bell of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. William Schultz of this 
city; four brothers, Carl and Theodore of this city, Louis of Milwaukee and 
Victor of Geneva, Ill.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for interment. Funeral plans will be 
announced Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 16, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 04-16-1946 at Milwaukee, WI/age 57 yrs.]


THEODORE C. GEISLER

Theodore C. Geisler, 66, of 949 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Vernon L. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Geisler was born June 13, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and 
Wilhelmina Koepke Geisler. He attended Manitowoc schools, after which he worked 
for a short time in the Soo Line Manitowoc office, and then Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc. In 1926, he began working as a mail carrier with the Manitowoc Post 
Office, retiring last October. He married the former Ida Jacobson Oct. 14, 1922, 
at Manitowoc. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and its Brotherhood and 
Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. and A.M.
Surviving are his wife; two brothers, Carl Geisler of Manitowoc and Victor 
Geisler of Geneva, Ill., a sister, Mrs. William (Linda) Schultz of Dumont, N.J.; 
and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call from 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. The First 
Lutheran Church Brotherhood will conduct memorial services at 9 p.m. Sunday at 
the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, December 27, 1963  P. M-11 
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Theo. Geisler Injured by Knife in Hands of Second Boy
Using a pocket knife as a weapon, Geo. Orchesky, a South Side boy, 
severely wounded Theodore Geisler, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Louis Geisler in an attack made in Washington Park Friday afternoon. 
The Geisler boy was struck in the left thigh and a gash four inches 
long and to the bone was cut in the leg. The wound will not prove 
dangerous unless blood poisoning develops which is always a danger 
in injuries of this kind. Geisler was attacked when he interfered 
to protect a younger companion from an assault by Orchusky when the 
latter had become angered at some act of Geisler’s companion. Orchusky 
drew his knife and made a vicious assault upon Geisler. The Orchusky 
boy was gathering leaves in the park when Geisler and his companion 
passed through and some remark angered Orchusky(sic) who made the attack 
upon the younger boy and when Geisler interfered turned upon the latter. 
Boys in the park gave chase to Orchusky who is said to have been at 
the Industrial school for some time and to have been paroled. Later 
the boy was taken into custody and is said to have admitted the assault 
and if possible he will be sent back to the Industrial school. Orchusky 
is 15 years of age. Geisler is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geisler, So. 
Thirteenth St. and was taken to his home. The boy suffered from loss of 
blood from the wound.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 14, 1911 Page 1
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[d. 12-26-1963/age 66 yrs.]


HUGO GEISSLER

Hugo Geissler, 74, retired painter, and former resident of Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday afternoon at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born in Germany in 1879 and at the age of 16 years came to this country 
and located at Casco, Kewaunee County. He engaged in painting and in 1904 
married Miss Odelia Gigot. They located in Manitowoc and 10 years ago moved 
to Grimms to reside with a son, Curtis.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Alvin Miller of Green Bay; two sons, 
Curtis of Grimms and Paul of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 31, 1953  P. 17 
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[d. 12-30-1953 at Green Bay, WI/age 74 yrs.]


ODILE GEISSLER

Mrs. Odelia Geissler, 75, of 1222 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. Edward Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery.
The former Odelia Gigot was born at Lincoln, Wis., April 13, 1882 daughter of
the late J.B. and Odelia Prail Gigot. She was married to Hugo Geissler in 1904
and the couple came to Manitowoc to live. Twelve years ago the couple moved to
Grimms where he died Dec. 30, 1953. Mrs. Geissler came to Manitowoc a year ago.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Miller of Green Bay; two sons, Curtis
of Newton and Paul of Racine; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Challe of Casco and Mrs.
Mary O'Neil of Green Bay; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 12, 1957 p.9
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[d. 10-11-1957/age 75 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/
bur. on Mrs. Hugo Geissler lot]