ELLEN C. GROTBAK

[stillborn/father Leonard Grotbak/space #291] 


NORMAN G. GROTBACK

Mr. Norman G. Grotback, 52, of 1313 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
April 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Parkside Funeral Home and 12 noon 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Grotback was born February 20, 1933, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Godfrey and Esther Krentz Klein. Mr. Grotback was educated in the Manitowoc School 
System. He served with the United States Army and the Air Force. Mr. Grotback was 
currently employed at Manitowoc Engineering Company for the past 25 years. He 
married the former Sharon Hynek on June 13, 1959, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Kellnersville. Mr. Grotback was a member of Drews Bleser American Legion Post 
Number 88 and a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon; three sons and a daughter, Scott of Chicago, 
Mark, David and Julie, all at home five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Jack 
and Chris Groll of Chicago, William Groll of Manitowoc, Donald Groll of Massachusetts, 
Jim and Polly Groll of Chicago and Dwight and Mary Klein of South Dakota; three 
sisters and a brother-in-law, Marlene Hibbard of Two Rivers, Lynn and Robert Hippert 
of Two Rivers and Karen Wiltgen of Neenah; a stepfather, Albert Klein of two Rivers; 
his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joe and Mildred Hynek of Manitowoc, a brother-
in-law and sister-in-law, Sheldon and Marie Hynek of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, 
Janet Baugniet of Manitowoc and relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the hour 
of service of Thursday. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation at the 
funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1985  P. 3


SHARON GROTBACK

Sharon A. Grotback, age 70, of 1313 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
life on Friday morning, Feb. 6, 2009, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.
Sharon was born on March 6, 1938, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Mildred 
(Linsmeier) Hynek and the late Joseph Hynek.
Sharon was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. She was 
employed with Copps Food Stores in Manitowoc for 38 years retiring in 2005.
On June 13, 1959, she married Norman Grotback at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 
in Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1985. Sharon was a member 
of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed 
watching the Green Bay Packers play.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her father: Joseph Hynek; and her husband: Norman 
Grotback on April 15, 1985.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. (private) and his 
staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center along with the staff at the Aurora 
Medical Center, Two Rivers.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 7, 2009


ERIC J. GROTBAK

Eric J. Grotbak, 35, of 909A S. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, July 8, 
1990 at Holy Family Medical Center. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church 5 pm Thursday until the time of service at 7 pm. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski 
O.F. M. will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born January 31, 1955, son of Ida I. Walters Grotbak and the late L. Gordon 
Grotbak. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and was a 1973 graduate of 
Lincoln High School. He was formerly employed at Engelbrecht Construction Co. in 
Fort Myers, Florida until he became disabled. Eric was a kind and gentle person.
Survivors include his mother, Ida L. Grotbak of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-
in-law, Anne and Jim Brogan of Manitowoc, Linda and John Engelbrecht of Fort Myers, 
Florida; a very special friend, Lynn Kasbaum of Manitowoc; many uncles, aunts, nieces, 
nephews, great niece, great nephew, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was 
preceded in death by his father, L. Gordon Grotbak in 1959, a brother, Gary in 1961, 
an infant sister, Ellen Claire in 1953. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 10, 1990


GARY GROTBAK

Manitowoc Boy, 18, is Victim of Car Crash 
Gary Grotbak Dies; Partner Is Hospitalized 
Auto Snaps Off Telephone Post 10 Feet in Air 
Two Rivers - An 18-year-old Manitowoc youth was instantly killed and his 
passenger was seriously injured when the former’s automobile left Sandy Bay 
Road near the city limits and ended with wheels up in a ditch after snapping 
off a telephone post inside the city at an early hour Sunday.
Killed was Gary L. Grotbak of 623 N. Fifth St.  His companion, confined to Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital, is Thomas N. Woodkey, 18, of 1215 N. 11th St., 
Manitowoc. It was reported that Woodkey sustained a leg broken in three places, 
fracture of the other leg, abrasions to the nose and a blackened eye.
Gary was the son of Mrs. Leonard G. Grotbak. Thomas’ parents are Mr. and Mrs. 
Norman Woodkey.
(snip)
Car Rolls 
Police said that the car’s tracks showed that the vehicle, after leaving the road, 
remained on its wheels for a distance of 248 feet, and evidence then gave police 
the assumption that the car was in the air for another 50 feet as no tracks could 
be found. Marks showed then that the car was on its top for another 90 feet and then 
rolled over in a southerly direction, where it struck 10 feet from the ground the 
utility pole which was snapped off at that height. The auto then swung around the..
(Continued on Page T-3)..Car Crash (Continued From Page 1)
…pole and came to rest 39 feet south of the pole in the ditch proper. 
When police officers arrived at the scene, Woodkey was found shouting for help 
outstretched on the ground on the east side of the street, 15 feet off the pavement. 
Grotbak’s body was found 151 feet south of the car, 10 feet off the pavement on the 
west side of the street. 
(snip)
Born in 1942 
The Grotbak auto, removed from the scene by a Two Rivers wrecking firm, was demolished. 
Gary was born Nov. 16, 1942, at Manitowoc, son of Leonard Gorden and Ida Walters Grotbak. 
His father preceded him in death. He attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and would 
have graduated in June. Gary was employed part time at Gaterman Manufacturing Co., 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his mother, a brother, Eric, and two sisters, Linda, and Mrs. James 
Brogan at home. 
Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude 
LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Ninth Street entrance to the funeral home until the time of 
service. 
The Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Monday evening at the funeral home by 
members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1961 pp.1,T-3 P. 13
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[d. 05-14-1961/age 18 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ida Grotbak lot]


IDA L. GROTBAK

Ida Leona Grotbak, age 81, formerly of 623 No. 5th Street, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 
2001 at Rivers Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 702 State Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Hoffman 
will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Ida was born July 26, 1920 in Catherine, Kansas, daughter of the late Wendelin and 
Louisa (Leikam) Walters. As a young girl she came to Manitowoc with her family, grew 
up and went to schools in Manitowoc. On June 5, 1940 she married Leonard Gordon 
Grotbak in Manitowoc. They lived in Long Beach, California, for almost two years and 
then returned to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1959. During her 
lifetime she worked for Dr. Lipschutz; also as a food preparation assistant for Silver 
Lake College, and sold Avon for many years. Her faith in God, her children and 
grandchildren were dearest to her heart.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Anne and James Brogan, Manitowoc, 
Linda and John Englebrecht, Fort Myers, Florida. Surviving grandchildren are, Julie 
(Kurt) Richardson, Linda Ellerman and Steve (Kari) Brogan, all of Manitowoc, Kerrie 
(Leon) Goldsmith, Andrew (Deanna) Engelbrecht, Kristin (Chad) Lyons II, and Angela 
Engelbrecht, all of Florida. Ida is also survived by nine great grandchildren, Kory 
and Katie Richardson, Kiara and Macie Brogan, Manitowoc, Amber and Alex Goldsmith, 
Rachel and Kristen Engelbrecht, and Chad Lyons III, Florida.
She is also survived by two sisters, Marcella Tadych, Cyrilla Rozmarynowski, two 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Sally Walters, Alvin Leonard and Rosalie Walters, 
of Manitowoc, two sisters-in-law, Helen Walters, Dorothy Walters, all of Manitowoc, 
as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband "Gordy", two sons, Gary and Eric 
and a daughter, Ellen, also by her sisters and brothers-in-law: Clara and Theodore  
Brull, Josephine and Theodore Wachowski, Irene and Alois Komorowski, and her brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Felix Walters, Victor Walters, Elmer and Dolly Walters, Fidelis 
Walters, twin brothers Floyd and Lloyd Walters, and Alvin Joseph Walters, two brothers-
in-law, Joe Tadych, Alois Rozmarynowski, and also a long-time friend, Willis Ebelt.
E-mail letter of condolence may be sent to the Grotbak Family c/o Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc at jrp@lakefield, net
The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the Family.
One October Day
One October day, our mother passed away.
She left us with each other and memories of a beautiful mother.
She love us all and gave us her heart.
That love remains 'tho we must part
How can we thank her, this large part of us,
as she leaves this October day?
We can only pray,
"God Bless you and grant you the peace you so well deserve, Our Mother Dear.
Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 2001 P. A8
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[cremation]


LEONARD GORDON GROTBAK

Leonard Gordon Grotbak, 43, of 623 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, a foreman at Gaterman 
Manufacturing Co., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday evening 
following a heart attack. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Myron Hoff will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 18, 1916, at Park River, N.D., son of the late Gullik and Annette 
Greenwald Grotbak. He came to Manitowoc where he was employed at Gaterman Mfg. Co. 
He married the former Ida Walters at Manitowoc June 5, 1940, and the couple located 
here. 
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Gary and Eric at home; two daughters, Mrs. James 
Brogan of Manitowoc and Miss Linda at home; three brothers, Melvin, Morris and Alfred 
of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Harold Sorenson of Beloit and Mrs. Harold Nickels 
and Miss Lillian of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Tuesday 
when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1959  P. 15
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[Leonard G./d. 10-10-1959/bur. on Mrs. Ida Grotbak lot]
(Gordon on SSDI)


ALF E. GROTBECK

Alf Eugene Grotbeck, 44, who resided with his sister, Lillian, at 1409 Washington 
St., Manitowoc; died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Born Jan. 11, 1923, in Little Chute, he came to Manitowoc in 1923 with his parents, 
the late Gullick and Annette Greenwald Grotbeck. He was employed as a welder and setup 
man at Manitowoc Shipbulding Inc., and was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 443. 
A veteran of World War II, he served as seaman first class in the Navy from Dec. 6, 
1943, to April 8, 1946. Military rights will be accorded him at graveside by American 
Legion Post No. 88.
Survivors include a son, Gregory, two daughters, Kathy and Susan, one brother, Melvin, 
all of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Goodie) Sorensen, of Beloit, Mrs. 
Harold (Mabel) Nickels, of Manitowoc, and Miss Lillian Grotbeck, of Manitowoc. Three 
brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 15, 1967  P. 5
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[bur. on Lillian Grotbeck and Betty L. Ragen lot]


ANNETTE GROTBECK

Mrs. Gullick Grotbeck, 53, nee Annette Greenwold of 724 North Seventh street, 
died Saturday at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul’s Norwegian 
Lutheran church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Grotbeck was born in Norway in 1888 and 32 years ago was married to Mr. 
Grotbeck. They came to America 28 years ago and located in North Dakota and 
in other Wisconsin points before moving here in 1922. Mr. Grotbeck died three 
years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Harold Sorensen, Mable, and Lillian, all 
of this city; four sons, Melvin, Gordon, Morris and Alfred, all of this city; 
four brothers, Fred of Portage, Alfred and Steven of Chicago, Rolf, of Scofield, 
Wis.; and seven grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will 
be moved to the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. to lie in state until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1942  P. 2
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[d. 05-30-1942/age 53 yrs./cause: obstruction of the bowels/wife of Gullich 
Grotbeck/space purchased by son Melvin]       


GOTFRED GROTBECK

Godfrey Grotbeck, 29, died early today at the home, 724 North Seventh street, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul’s Lutheran 
church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Grotbeck, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gulic Grotbeck, was born in Norway in 1912. 
When a boy he accompanied his parents to this country, locating in Dakota. In 
1923 they came to this city.
He married Miss Frances Keys in 1939. Until illness forced him to give up work, 
he was employed as a stoker at the plan of the Wisconsin Fuel and Light company.
Survivors are the widow; son, Norman, city; daughter, Marie, city; mother, Mrs. 
Annette Grotbeck, city; four brothers, Melvin, Gordon, Morris, A__, city; three 
sisters, Gudrun, Mabel, Lillian, city.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Friday noon until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 9, 1941  P. 2
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[Godfrey Grotbeck/d. 04-12-1941/age 29 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
[Burial permit has Godfrey, died 4/9/1940 in Manitowoc 
(maybe an error on year - casket buried 4/12/1941)


GULLICK O. GROTBECK

Gulluk Olson Grotbak(sic), 48, of 724 North Seventh St., died suddenly of a 
heart attack at his home early Sunday morning. He was found dead in bed by his 
wife when she went to call him for breakfast. Funeral services will be held 
Tuesday at 2:30 pm from the St. Paul Lutheran church of which he was a member. 
The Rev. E.A. Fretheim of Valders will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Grotbak was born in Norway in 1890. In 1910 he married Miss Annette Anderson 
and 25 years ago they came to this country. They located in Manitowoc in 1922 
and have since resided here. Mr. Grotbak was a carpenter.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Gudren, Mabel and Lillian, all of this 
city; five sons, Godfrey, Melvin, Gordon, Morris and Alf, all of this city; 
three sisters, two in Norway and one in North Dakota and three grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer Funeral Home tonight and will be moved to 
the St. Paul's Lutheran church Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 3, 1939 page 7
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[d. 04-02-1939/age 48 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


HILDA M. GROTBECK

Mrs. Melvin A. (Hilda M.) Grotbeck, 72, of 2114 Emerson Street, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening, October 2.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Glenn H. Unke officiating, with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Grotbeck was born Sept. 2, 1911 at Mishicot, daughter of the late Charles and 
Augusta Schloff Nickels. She resided and was educated at Mishicot. She married 
Melvin A. Grotbeck at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She was a 
member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and 
Jane Grotbeck of Milwaukee, Arnold and Marilyn Grotbeck of Sheboygan, and Eugene 
and Susan Grotbeck of Naperville, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly 
and Clarence Glaser of Two Creeks and Sharon and Jim Langer of Norman, Wisconsin; 
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Florence Nickels, Harold and Mabel 
Nickels, and Arthur and Audrey Nickels, all of Manitowoc; four sisters and brothers-
in-law, Esther and John Wilke, Ruth and Emil Kuchenbecker, Minnie and Virgil Petska; 
all of Manitowoc, and Jeanette and Milton Berge of Greendale, Wisconsin; 18 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives also 
survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley, and two brothers, Karl 
and Harlan. Memorials to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, would be 
appreciated.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from noon until the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 1983  P. 3
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[wife of Melvin A. Grotbeck]


MELVIN GROTBECK

Melvin Grotbeck, 70, of 2114 Emerson Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday morning, May 18, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Grotbeck was born May 31, 1914, at Fairdale, North Dakota, son of the late 
Gullik and Annette Greenwald Grotbeck. He grew up in Manitowoc and for 43 years 
he was employed at Wisconsin Fuel and Light Company, retiring in 1979. He 
married Hilda M. Nickels at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death on October 2, 1963. Mr. Grotbeck was a member of 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an avid gardener.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward K. and Jane A. Grotbeck 
of Milwaukee, Arnold H. and Marilyn Grotbeck of Sheboygan, and Eugene A. and 
Susan Grotbeck of Naperville, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly 
and Clarence Glaser of Two Creeks and Sharon and Jim Langer of Norman, Wisconsin; 
three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Gudun and Harold Sorensen of Beloit, Mabel 
and Harold Nickels and Mrs. Lillian Carlson of Manitowoc; a special friend, Vi 
Christel of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Shirley, in 1979, and four brothers.
Friends and relatives may meet with the family at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 
10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1985  P. 3
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[widower of Hilda M. Grotbeck]


MORRIS O. GROTBECK

Olaf (Morry) Grotbeck, 48, who resided with his brother, Melvin of 2114 Emerson 
St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a 
heart attack. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Grotbeck was born April 1, 1918 at Park River, N.D., son of the late Gullick 
and Annette Greenwald Grotbeck. He came with his parents to Manitowoc in 1922, 
was graduated in 1937 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc and was a layout man 
in the molding department of Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc.  He was a member of the 
Musicians Union Local, Boilermakers Union Local 443, Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the 
Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by two brothers, Melvin and Alf of Manitowoc and three sisters, 
Mrs. Harold Sorensen of Beloit and Mrs. Harold Nickels and Miss Lillian Grotbeck 
of Manitowoc. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 pm 
Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church. The Masonic Lodge will 
conduct rites at 7:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., April 18, 1966 page T7
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[Olaf "Morris" Grotbeck/d. 4-17-1966/age 48 yrs/bur. on Lillian Grotbeck and 
Betty L. Ragen lot]


SHIRLEY M. GROTBECK

Shirley M. Grotbeck, 46, of 621 N. 25th St., Milwakee, died Saturday afternoon, 
Nov. 17, at Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Shirley M. Grotbeck was born April 18, 1933, at Manitowoc, daughter of Melvin 
and Hilda Nickels Grotbeck. She grew up and as educated at Manitowoc. Since 1954, 
she had resided at Milwaukee where she operated a restaurant. She was a member 
of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tim (Shelby) O'Connor of Tampa, Fla.; her 
parents, Mr. and Mr. Melvin Grotbeck; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward 
and Jane Grotbeck of Milwaukee, Arnold and Marilyn Grotbeck of Sheboygan, and 
Eugene and Sue Grotbeck of Naperville, Ill.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Beverly and Clarence Glaser of Two Creeks, and Sharon and James Langer of Norman, 
Wis.; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 1979  P. 3
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[d. at Milwaukee, WI/age 46 yrs/bur. on Melvin A. and 
Hilda M. Grotbeck lot]


ADELA E. GROTEGUT

Adela E. Grotegut, age 97, a Manitowoc resident, died on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, 
at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1912, in the town of Centerville, daughter of the late 
Frederick and Helena (Sixel) Schuette. Adela attended Red Arrow School. On 
Oct. 12, 1935, she married Markus Grotegut in Cleveland. The couple farmed until 
they retired in 1965. He preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1973. Adela loved to 
travel and was involved in various homemaker and garden clubs. She enjoyed 
playing cards, especially Sheepshead. Adela loved to dine out at various 
restaurants and also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by her stepmother: Louisa Sachse Keune Schuette; 
two brothers and a sister-in-law: Edwin and Alma Schuette, and Herbert Schuette; 
three sisters-in-law: Esther (Gary) Haegler; Ruth (Pete) Schmitt; and Leah 
Grotegut; and three stepsisters: Norma Strattman; Serena Siefert; and Helen 
Chopp.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at St. John 
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Officiating at the service will 
be the Rev. David Endorf, with burial on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland, from 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, until the 
time of service at 6 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane 
and Laurel Grove, and also to Dr. (private) for their care and compassion shown 
towards Adela and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2009


ADOLPH F. GROTEGUT

Adolph F. Grotegut, 75, Centerville farmer, died Tuesday at the Memorial 
hospital in Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Salem Reformed 
church in Newton. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in this city.
He was born in Centerville in 1875 and in 1900 married Miss Lucy Bahr. They 
located on the homestead farm. Mrs. Grotegut died in 1938.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Gerhardt Haegler of Sheboygan, Mrs. Peer 
Schmitt of Cleveland and Miss Leah of Centerville; brother, Ernst of Center-
ville; stepbrother, Herman Franzmeier of Cleveland; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland after 6 p.m. 
Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church Saturday morning and may be 
viewed from noon until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 08-22-1950 at Sheboygan, WI/age 75 yrs.]


LEAH GROTEGUT

Miss Leah M. Grotegut, 74, of 2033 N. 11th Street, Sheboygan, died Saturday 
evening, January 17, 1987 at Memorial Medical Center where she had been a 
patient the past week. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at Zion United 
Church of Christ, Sheboygan. Rev. Gary L. Clark will officiate and burial will 
be 2 pm Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Grotegut was born February 27, 1912 in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Adolph and Lucy Bahr Grotegut. She attended district 
grade school and Sheboygan Business College. Miss Grotegut worked as a secretary 
at Washington Grade School, Sheboygan and retired in 1976.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gerhardt (Esther) Haegler of Sheboygan. She was 
preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Home, Sheboygan, after 5 pm today and at 
the church on Tuesday from 9 am to the time of services. A memorial fund has 
been established in Miss Grotegut's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 19, 1987 pge 14
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[d. at Sheboygan WI/bur. on Adolf Grotegut lot]


LUCY R. GROTEGUT

Mrs. Adolph Grotegut, 62, nee Lucy Bahr, died early today at the farm home in 
Newton. She had been ill several weeks.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two 
o'clock from the St. John's Reformed church, Centerville. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Grotegut, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Bahr, was born in Centerville 
in 1875 and was married to Adolph Grotegut in 1900. They located in Newton.
Survivors are the widower; a son, Markus, Rockwood; three daughters, Mrs. 
Gerhardt Heagler and Mrs. Peter Schmitt, Sheboygan, Leah, Newton; three 
brothers, Gustave, Milwaukee, Louis and Carl, Cleveland, Wis.; three grandsons.
The body may be viewed at the Grotegut home after Tuesday noon. The casket 
will not be opened at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1938 P. 2
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[bur. 01-06-1938/cause: bronchial asthma/bur. on Adolph Grotegut lot]


MARKUS A. GROTEGUT

Markus A. Grotegut, 68, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. Peter 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Grotegut was born March 23, 1904, in the Town of Centerville, son 
of the late Adolph and Lucy Bahr Grotegut. He married Adela Schuette 
Oct. 12, 1935, at Cleveland. They farmed in the Town of Newton for more 
than 30 years, retiring three years ago. He served as director of 
Cleveland Co-op for more than 20 years and as a supervisor for the Town 
of Newton for nine years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday. The casket will be moved to the church Saturday morning where 
the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 22, 1973
*******
[d. 02-21-1973/age 68 yrs.]
(b. 23 Mar 1904/d. Feb 1973/SSDI)


ORMA A. GROTEGUT

Orma A. Grotegut, 66, of 1214A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
April 24, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Grotegut was born April 1, 1914, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of 
the late Ernest and Maria Dehne Grotegut. She attended public school at 
Centerville and was graduated from the former Manitowoc Business College. She 
had been employed with Mirro Aluminum Company for more than 25 years and was 
a member of St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland.
Survivors include two brothers, Alvin of Cleveland and Raymond of Newton; two 
sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Nelda) Jacobi of Newton and Mrs. Urban (Violet) Jacoboski 
of Manitowoc; a special friend Kenneth Grimm, and nieces and nephews. Two 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1980 P.3
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(Orma Grotegut 01 Apr 1914 Apr 1980/SSDI)


GERHARD GROTERJAHN

(?????????? of Gerhard Grotejahn/??? Oldenburg ??????/
b. 1835/d. 27 Dec. 1871/bur. 29 Dec. 1871, Manitowoc/
from death record of First Ger. Evang. ch.)
[Gerhard Gretejahn/bur. 12-29-1871]


BERTHA GROTH

PIONEER OF NEWTON DIES ON THURSDAY 
Mrs. Fred Groth, 66, a pioneer resident of the town of Newton, passed away last 
evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raleigh Schmitz, 1618 South Eighteenth 
street, with whom she has been making her home since she has been ill. Born on the 
homestead farm in Newton in 1865, she always resided in the township. Her maiden 
name was Bertha Kunze and she was married to Fred Groth 41 years ago, at Newton. 
They made their home on the farm on Route 3, Manitowoc. Mr. Groth passed away two 
years ago last July.
The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Raleigh Schmitz of this city, and 
Mrs. Edgar Wilson, on the homestead farm in Newton, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul 
Groth of this city and two grandchildren, Lucile Schmitz and John Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the Newton 
homestead in charge of Rev. Blaufuss with interment at Evergreen cemetery. The 
remains will be at the Pfeffer funeral home until tomorrow noon when they will 
be removed to the homestead. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 29, 1932  P. 19 
*******
[bur. 5-2-1932/age 66 yrs/cause: carcinoma]


DONN GROTH

Donn Fredrick Groth
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Donn Fredrick Groth
Death Date	8 Apr 1935
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Dunn Frederick Groth/bur 04-09-1935/age 2 yrs./
cause: hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on Henry Groth lot] 


ELSIE A. GROTH

Mrs. Paul Groth, 73, of 2407 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Groth, nee Elsie Schuler, was born March 22, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late George and Catherine Fischl Schule. She was married to Paul Groth 
in 1918 a Manitowoc and her husband preceded her in death Oct. 6, 1925.
Survivors include three brothers, Clarence of South Milwaukee, Edwin of Hales 
Corners and Fred of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Plautz, Mr. 
Sylvester Kowalski and Mrs. A. S. Kerscher of Manitowoc. Two brothers and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1969  P. 28 
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[d. 10-08-1969/age 73 yrs./widow of Paul H. Groth/bur. on George Schuler lot]


ERNST GROTH

Ernest Groth (sic), 79, of 1102 Green street, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family hospital following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Groth was born in 1871 in Newtonburg and came to Manitowoc in 1900. He was 
employed at the public utilities until his retirement, Jan. 1, 1950. In 1896 he 
married Minnie Bruns. She died in 1929.
Survivors are two daughters, Miss Julia at home and Mrs. Herman Holdorff of 
Manitowoc; son Ervin of Sturgeon Bay; sister, Mrs. Minnie Korthauer of route 3, 
Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter and a son 
preceded their father in death.
Mr. Groth was a member of the Men’s Royal league and the Eagles. Friends may call 
at the funeral home until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1950  P. 12
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[d. 10-05-1950/age 79 yrs.]


ERWIN H. GROTH

Mr. Erwin H. Groth, 77, of 910 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
December 8, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
1:30 pm Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce McKenney will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Groth was born August 9, 1912 at Manitowoc, son of the late Ernst and Minnie 
Bruns Groth. He was educated in Manitowoc and married the former Lydia I. 
Strothoff on June 16, 1936 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
by Rev.  L.H. Koeninger. The couple resided at Sturgeon Bay from 1936 until 1970. 
He was employed by Christy Shipbuilding Company, retiring in 1974. Mr. Groth was 
a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lydia, children include Mrs. Jean (Roger) Radzinske 
of Manitowoc, William (Myrna) Groth of Marshfield, Wisconsin, Robert (Dee) Groth 
of Manitowoc, Lee (Sandy) Groth of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren, 2 great 
grandchildren, and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death 
by three sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 pm to 
8 pm Sunday and Monday at the church from 12 noon until the time of service. 
Memorials to Bethany Building Fund would be appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec. 8, 1989 page B8
*********
[husband of Lydia Groth/bur. on Ernst Groth lot]
*********
Home Setting for Wedding of Miss Strothoff, Erwin Groth
Ferns, palms and garden flowers banked at one end of the living room at the 
William Strothoff home, 1301 Columbus street, this afternoon, formed the back 
ground for the bridal couple as the Strothoff's daughter, Miss Lydia, and 
Erwin H. Groth, son of Ernst Groth, 1406 South 12th street, repeated their 
nuptial vows.
The Rev. L.H. Koeninger, paster (sic) of the First German Ev. Lutheran church 
read the ceremony at 3 o'clock.
The bride's two-piece gown was a redingote of embroidered organza over a 
foundation of taffeta. Her white hat held a brief shoulder veil. She carried 
an arm bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.
Miss Mildred Dittmar was her cousin's only attendant. She wore a shirtwaist 
frock of mousseline de soie in a tea rose shade. Her picture hat of horsehair 
braid had trimmings of velvet. She carried tea roses. Harold Schiffleger 
attended as best man. As the bridal party approached the clergyman, Miss Ruth 
Strothoff, sister of the bride, played the Mendelssohn Wedding March.
The bride's mother wore a gown of aqua blue for her daughters' wedding, and a 
corsage of gardenias.
The wedding dinner was served at Hessel's hotel, Francis Creek, to members of 
the immediate families, and the reception will be at the Strothoff home at 
7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Groth will leave on a wedding trip but they are not 
announcing their destination. They will be home after July 1 at 929 South 20th 
street. Mr. Groth is employed in the automotive department of the Stangel 
Hardware company.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 16, 1936 P. 6


FRED GROTH

FRED GROTH, NEWTON, PASSES AWAY, AGED 67 
Well Known Newton Farmer Is a Victim of Injuries Suffered in Fall from Load of Hay 
Fred Groth, 67, well known town of Newton farmer and brother of Henry Groth of 
this city, passed away at the hospital here last night as a result of injuries 
which he received two weeks ago when he fell from a load of hay on his farm near 
Teitgen’s Corners. Mr. Groth suffered internal injuries as well as serious body 
bruises which it is believed are directly responsible for his demise. 
Funeral services will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. 
Menke officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Resident Here 60 Years 
Born in Mecklenberg, Germany, June 20, 1863 Mr. Groth came to Manitowoc county as 
a boy of seven years with his parents and had made his home here for three decades. 
He was one of the well known and progressive agriculturists of the county and up 
to this time of the accident personally directed the management and operation of 
his large farm in Newton. He served as a town officer and had always been recognized 
as a man of broad vision and in step with the progress of the age. 
Mr. Groth was married June 20, 1891 to Miss Bertha Kunz who with two daughters, Mrs. 
Raleigh Schmitz and Mrs. Edward Wilson, both of this city survive. A son Paul passed 
away six years ago.
Three brothers and three sisters also survive. They are Henry Groth, cashier of the 
American Exchange bank, Ernst Groth and a half brother, John Wagner, all of this city, 
Mrs. Carl Brick, Rapids, Mrs. Fred Korthauer, Newton and Mrs. Carl Huebner of this 
city. There are nine grandchildren.
News of the death of Mr. Groth will be regretted by a large circle of friends in the 
city and throughout the county, he having had a wide acquaintanceship. He had enjoyed 
robust health up to the time of the accident and was not at first thought to have 
been seriously injured and only within the past few days had his condition caused 
apprehension.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 25, 1930  P. 15
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[bur. 7-28-1930/age 67 yrs/cause: acute bowel obstruction/bur. on Henry Groth lot]


HAROLD H. GROTH

Harold H. Groth, 80, of 3616 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday af noon(sic), 
June 23, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St Paul United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Isler and Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Groth was born June 12, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Ida 
Schmitz Groth. He attended Manitowoc Schools, and served in the Student Army 
Training Corps from October 1918 to December 1918. He was graduated from the 
University of Wisconsin in 1922 and was then assoicated with Citizens State 
Bank of Sheboygan until 1925. He married Laura Dimmock June 16, 14928, at Iola, 
Wis. While in Sheboygan he was adjutant and commander of the American Legion 
Post. Later he was cashier of the American Exchange Bank of Manitowoc until 1933 
and retired as vice president of Manitowoc Savings Bank in 1970. His wife preceded 
him in death in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, church 
treasurer for 10 years and sang in the church choir for 50 years. Active in many 
civic community projects, Mr. Grothe was past president of the Kiwanis Club, past 
president of the Men's Garden Club, member of Manitowoc City Planning Commission 
for 22 years and a member of Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Council No. 18, Manitowoc 
commandery No. 45 Knights Templar and Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Frank Gunderson of 
Carterville, Ill., two grandchildren (private) and a sister, Mrs. Alma Clark 
of Manitowoc. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church. The casket will 
remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1980 P.3
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[widower of Laura Groth/bur. on Henry Groth lot]


HENRY GROTH

Henry Groth, 80, Retired Banker, Dies at Hospital 
Henry Groth, 80, of 937 North Eighth street, retired banker and active in civic 
affairs here for years, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital. He had been in 
failing health.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Groth was born in Newton in 1869 and after finishing school in his town 
decided to become an educator. In 1886 he entered Oshkosh normal school and 
completed two terms. The following eight years he taught schools in the county 
at Mishicot and Manitowoc Rapids and then in Newton. In 1895 he entered Milwaukee 
normal school and on his graduation returned to this city as principal of the 
Jefferson elementary school serving two years.
He decided to abandon the teaching profession and joined the American Exchange 
bank, first as cashier and later became president of that institution. He also 
served several years as a member of the board of education and was on the library 
board. He retired from the banking business when the American Exchange bank was 
discontinued. In more recent years he served as secretary of the local aerie of 
Eagles, retiring from that post in 1945.
He also served on the executive board of the Boy Scouts for years and was a former 
officer of the County Fish and Game Protective association. He has been a member 
of the Manitowoc Elks lodge for 41 years. 
In 1899 he married Miss Ida Schmitz. She died in 1903. He married Miss Hulda Schmitz 
in 1904. She survives with a son, Harold, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin 
Seihafer of Marshfield and Mrs. Raymond Clark of this city; sister, Mrs. Fred 
Korthauer of Newton; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday, until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1950 P. 2
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[d. 03-12-1950/age 80 yrs.]


HULDA GROTH

Mrs. Henry Groth, 87, of 937 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died at home early 
Thursday morning after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Hulda Schmitz was born in the Town of Newton Nov. 3, 1872, daughter 
of the late Fred and Johanna Groelle Schmitz. She was married to Henry Groth 
July 2, 1904. He died in 1950. Mrs. Groth was a member of Helping Hand Society 
of First Refrmed Chuch.
Surviving are a son, Harold of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Clark Sr., 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Melvin Seehafer, of Marshfield, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Groelie, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1960  P. 20 
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[d. 06-30-1960/age 87 yrs./widow of Henry Groth/bur. on Fritz Schmitz lot]


IDA GROTH

Death Wed. last week in Los Angeles, Calif., where she had gone 4 wks. ago for 
reasons of health, of Mrs. Ida Groth, wife of Henry Groth, cashier of the local 
German-American bank. Mrs. Groth, a daughter of Carl Schmitz, was born in Town
Newton 32 yrs. ago. She married Mr. Groth 4 yrs. ago and leaves him with 2 small
children as well as being survived by her sorrowing mother, 5 sisters, and 2 
brothers. Mrs. Groth had always enjoyed good health until she fell ill with typhus 
a short time ago. After her illness her doctor advised the trip to Calif. Her body 
was brought here and buried Mon. from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903
********
DEATH FAR FROM HOME 
Mrs. Henry Groth Who Left Here a Month Ago in Search of Health is Dead. 
SAD END OF A YOUNG LIFE. 
From Los Angeles, California, comes the sad announcement of the death of Mrs. 
Henry Groth, which occurred in that city Wednesday. Four weeks ago, to the day, 
Mrs. Groth, upon advice of physicians left her home here to visit California in 
the hope of benefiting her health which for several months past had been failing, 
she never having fully recovered from an illness of typhoid fever which she 
suffered. While alarming, her condition was not considered immediately dangerous 
and the news of her demise comes as a shock to relatives and friends of the family.
Born at Newton, Mrs. Groth had made her home here during her entire life of 32 
years. She was a daughter of Carl Schmitz and was married to Henry Groth, cashier 
of the German American bank, four years ago. Until stricken with typhoid fever, 
Mrs. Groth had enjoyed good health. A husband and two young children, an aged 
mother, five sisters and two brothers mourn her demise. The body will be brought 
home for burial and is expected to arrive Sunday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 2, 1903  P. 2
********
Mrs. Henry Groth who died last week was buried from the home of Henry Wernecke 
on Monday. The Rev. Mr. Machmueller officiated at the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 9, 1903 P. 1
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[bur. 04-06-1903/age 32 yrs./cause: rupture of the bowels]


JULIA GROTH

Miss Julia Groth, 64, of 1401A S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, where she has been a patient three 
months.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Miss Groth was born May 4, 1897, daughter of the late Ernst and Minnie Bruns 
Groth, in the Town of Neewtonburgh. She was a resident of Manitowoc nearly all 
of her life.
Survivors include a brother, Erwin, of Sturgeon Bay, a sister, Mrs. Herman 
Holdorff, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 25, 1961  P. 19 
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[d. 10-25-1961/age 64 yrs./bur. on Ernst Groth lot]


LAURA M. GROTH

Mrs. Harold Groth, 76, of 3616 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert C. Isler and Dr. Kristaps Caune will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Groth, nee Laura Dimmock, was born July 26, 1899, at Iola, Wis., daughter 
of the late Fred and Mathilda Peterson Dimmock. She attended schools in Iola and 
later was graduated from State Teachers College, Stevens Point. She then taught 
primary grades in the Sheboygan School District. She was married to Harold Groth 
June 16, 1928, at Iola and the couple moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of 
St. Paul United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Unit and Order of the 
Eastern Star No. 196, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Donna) Gunderson, 
of Carterville, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Waters, of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Fred Williams, of Salem, Ore., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday until 
10:30 a.m. Friday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The 
casket will remain closed at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United 
Methodist Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1976  P. 3
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[wife of Harold Groth]


LYDIA IDA GROTH

Lydia I. Groth, age 95, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, Sept. 8, 2004, at St. Mary's Home. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski 
and Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Lydia was born on Aug. 23, 1909, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and 
Lydia Hinz Strothoff. She attended First German Evangelical Lutheran School and 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. From 1924-1936, Lydia worked for her parents at 
Strothoff's Clover Farm Store. She married Erwin H. Groth on June 16, 1936, at 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in Sturgeon 
Bay from 1936 until moving back to Manitowoc in 1970. Erwin preceded Lydia in death 
on Dec. 8, 1989. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Myrna Groth of Marshfield; 
Bob and Dee Groth of Manitowoc; Lee and Sandy Groth of Green Bay; Steve and Kathy 
Groth of Manitowoc; one daughter: Jean Radzinske of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; 
and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law: Roger 
Radzinske; and two sisters: Ruth Strothoff and Esther Strothoff. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on 
Friday (TONIGHT) from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Memorials may be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004
*******
Home Setting for Wedding of Miss Strothoff, Erwin Groth
Ferns, palms and garden flowers banked at one end of the living room at the 
William Strothoff home, 1301 Columbus street, this afternoon, formed the back 
ground for the bridal couple as the Strothoff's daughter, Miss Lydia, and 
Erwin H. Groth, son of Ernst Groth, 1406 South 12th street, repeated their 
nuptial vows.
The Rev. L.H. Koeninger, paster (sic) of the First German Ev. Lutheran church 
read the ceremony at 3 o'clock.
The bride's two-piece gown was a redingote of embroidered organza over a 
foundation of taffeta. Her white hat held a brief shoulder veil. She carried 
an arm bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.
Miss Mildred Dittmar was her cousin's only attendant. She wore a shirtwaist 
frock of mousseline de soie in a tea rose shade. Her picture hat of horsehair 
braid had trimmings of velvet. She carried tea roses. Harold Schiffleger 
attended as best man. As the bridal party approached the clergyman, Miss Ruth 
Strothoff, sister of the bride, played the Mendelssohn Wedding March.
The bride's mother wore a gown of aqua blue for her daughters' wedding, and a 
corsage of gardenias.
The wedding dinner was served at Hessel's hotel, Francis Creek, to members of 
the immediate families, and the reception will be at the Strothoff home at 
7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Groth will leave on a wedding trip but they are not 
announcing their destination. They will be home after July 1 at 929 South 20th 
street. Mr. Groth is employed in the automotive department of the Stangel 
Hardware company.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 16, 1936 P. 6


MINNIE GROTH

INJURIES ARE FATAL TO MRS. ERNST GROTH
Sixteen-foot Fall Caused When Porch Railing Breaks Is Fatal Last Night 
Internal and other injuries which she received in a sixteen foot fall to the 
ground when the railing of a second story porch at her home broke as she was 
leaning over it on Tuesday evening, last night at 7:45 o’clock proved fatal to 
Mrs. Ernst Groth, 53. Death occurred at the Holy Family hospital and followed 
an internal hemorrhage early last evening.
Several periods of unconsciousness followed the accident which occurred at the 
home at 112 Washington street, her condition rapidly becoming worse yesterday. 
In addition to the internal injuries suffered by her, Mrs. Groth received 
several fractured ribs and several bruises.
Lifelong County Resident 
Born in the town of Newton on July 24, 1876, Mrs. Groth, nee Minnie Bruins, 
moved to Manitowoc about 27 or 28 years ago and resided here continuously since 
that time. Her entire lifetime was lived in this city and county. 
Besides her husband, Mrs. Groth is survived by her mother, Mrs. Marry Bruins, 
city; two daughters, Julia at home, Mrs. H. Holdorff, this city; one son, Erwin 
at home; a brother, Carl Bruins of Newton; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Vollheim, 
West Allis, Mrs. Walter Kreie, Manitowoc and Mrs. Henry Waak of Newton and four 
grandchildren.
Funeral Tomorrow 
Mrs. Groth was interested primarily in activities of her home and church and was 
a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the home 
of her sister, Mrs. Walter Kreie, 1115 Division street, and at 2 o’clock from 
the Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. Koenninger officiating. Interment 
will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 19, 1929  P. 2
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[bur. 20 July 1929/age 52 yrs./cause: accident]


PAUL H. GROTH

DEATH CLAIMS LOCAL MAN AT MILWAUKEE 
Paul H. Groth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groth of Newton, died at Milwaukee 
Sunday morning, his demise being due to an attack of pleurisy, pneumonia and 
quincy. The body arrived here this afternoon over the Chicago and North 
Western at 3:50 and the funeral will beheld tomorrow afternoon from the home 
of Mrs. Groth’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schuler, 2407 Clark street. The 
American..(line not readable)…squad. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Born on the farm in Newton August 25, 1895 Mr. Groth was thirty years of age. 
He attended the district school and the Manitowoc High school and during the 
World War served for a year in France with the American forces. He was married 
February 3, 1919 in this city to Elsie Schuler who together with his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groth and two sisters, Mrs. Raleigh Schmitz, this city and 
Miss Althea Groth of Milwaukee, survives him. Mr. Groth was a member of the 
Eagles, having been initiated here. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 5, 1925  P. 2
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(d. 4 Oct. 1925/age 30 yrs. 1 mo. 9 da./St. John's 
United Church of Christ)


CAROLINE GROTHER

Caroline Grotheer(sic), nee Schoen, Niles, Ill., beloved wife of the 
Rev. L. A. Grotheer, fond mother of Bertha Meyer, Lorene Abraham, 
Renata Maas, the Rev. Kurt Grotheer, and Beatta Grotheer. Resting 
at funeral home, Lee and Perry Streets, Des Plaines, Ill., Sunday, 
2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lying in state at St. John's Lutheran church, 
Niles, Ill., Monday, July 14, 10 a.m. until services Tuesday, 
July 15, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: July 13, 1941
********
[d. 07-15-1941 at Niles, IL/age 62 yrs./cause: cancer of the uterus/
bur. on John G. Schoen lot] 


MARY GROTHERR

Death on Sun., 10 May, after a long illness with pneumonia, of 
Miss Mary Grotherr, at the age of 21 yrs. 3 mos. The deceased 
was born in Manitowoc and her father is the teacher Mr. Grotherr. 
She was buried yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1891
*******
[cause: tuberculosis of the lungs]


ARTHUR J. GRUBER

Arthur Gruber, 72, of 1219 Lawe St., Green Bay, died Tuesday morning at a 
Green Bay hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 
Green Bay. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Gruber was born in Manitowoc County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
Gruber. He married Mildred Meisnest in 1923 at Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death in 1948. He married Imelda Bertler Sept. 16, 1950, at Manitowoc. He 
was purchasing agent for Pauly Cheese Co. for 45 years both in Manitowoc and 
Green Bay, retiring seven years ago. He had been a resident of Green Bay the 
past 25 years, a member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and past treasurer of 
its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son, David, and four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd 
(Betty) Popp, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Bert (Mary Lou) Pellerin, of Mayville, Mrs. 
Peter (Lynn) Allard, of Green Bay and Rosalie Ann Gruber, at home and two 
brothers, Erwin, of Manitowoc and Oliver, of Green Bay, 10 grandchildren and 
five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, 
after 2 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon. A wake service will be at 7 o’clock 
and Eagle memorial service at 8 o’clock.
Herald Times Reporter, October 1, 1975  P. 3
*******
[d. at Green Bay WI]


DOROTHY GRUBER

Dorthy Gruber
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Dorthy Gruber
Death Date	5 Jul 1931
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[cause: cerebral hemorrhage] 


ERVIN R. GRUBER    (d. 1967)

Ervin R. Gruber, 63, of Campbellsport, Wis., former Manitowoc resident, died 
Wednesday at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Gruber was born July 14, 1904, at Larrabee, son of the late Joseph and Julia 
Youra Gruber. He was graduated from Mishicot High School, Manitowoc County Teachers 
College and Milwaukee State College. He was currently teaching at Campbellsport, 
and formerly had taught at Union Grove, Peshtigo, Rockwood State Grade School, St. 
Augustine school in Washington County and Waukesha School for Boys. He had been 
employed at Lakeside Packing Co. from 1948 until 1958 and was a summer field man 
for the firm. He married Margaret Corry of Menasha at Marinette in 1929.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Thomas J. of Hales Corners, two daughters, Nancy 
Gruel of Waukesha and Margaret Mary of Chicago, two brothers, Robert of Manitowoc 
and Arnold of Shawano and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where at 7:30 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1967  P. 24
*******
[d. at Fond du Lac WI/bur. on E.A. Napp lot]


ERWIN L. GRUBER    (d. 1980)

Erwin L. Gruber, 72, of 1019 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, 
March 22, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Gruber was born April 2, 1907, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Peter and Lucy Worel Gruber. He grew up and was educated in 
the Town of Kossuth and married Viola E. Mueller Oct. 8, 1930, at at (sic) 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and farmed in the Town of 
Kossuth until 1955, when they moved to Manitowoc. He retired as a maintenance 
man from Manitowoc Elks Club in 1970, and was a member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Viola, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pamela 
Gruber of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and John Scheurell 
of Bellevue, Wash., Carol and Jack Gordon of Puyallup, Wash., and Marlene and 
Peter Wagner of Elkhart Lake;  a brother, Oliver Gruber of Green Bay, eight 
grandchildren, a great granddaughter and nieces and nephews. A daughter, three 
grandchildren and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and at the church from noon Tuesday until the 
time of service. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 
building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1980 P.3


JULIEANN GRUBER

Miss Julieann Gruber, age 66, of 1013 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Holy Family memorial Medical Center in 
Manitowoc.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church with the Rev. Gerald Foley officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. 
Burial of the cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Julieann was born Nov. 7, 1937, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late 
Robert L. and Marjorie M. Erbe Gruber. Julieann was a graduate of Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1955. She then continued her education, receiving a 
degree in elementary education in 1959 from Silver Lake College. For many years, 
she was a self-employed seamstress.
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Christian Women of the 
church and the Daughters of Isabella.
Julieann is survived by her sister, Patricia Gruber of Manitowoc, along with 
other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an uncle, Wesley Teply.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc 
on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 2003  P. A3
*********
Miss Julieann Gruber, age 66, of 1013 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in 
Manitowoc.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church with the Rev. Gerald Foley officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. 
Burial of the cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may 
call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc on Tuesday 
morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 29, 2003


LUANNE GRUBER

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas J. Gruber, 34, of Hales Corners, the former 
Lu Anne Napp of Manitowoc, who died Friday morning at St. Luke Hospital, 
Milwaukee, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Gruber was born Oct. 27, 1935, at Manitowoc, daughter of E.A. and Lillian 
Zechek Napp. She was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953 and attended 
the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she affiliated with Delta Zeta social 
sorority.
She was married to Thomas Gruber at Sacred Heart Church April 7, 1956. The couple 
lived at Manitowoc until two years ago when moving to Hales Corners. She was 
employed in the office of Winding Roofing Co. 
She had been a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Confraternity of Christian 
Doctrine and the Parent-Teachers Assn.
Survivors include the husband; her parents; and a sister, Miss Mary Kathryn, a 
senior at Marquette University, Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1969  P. 5
********
[d. 10-31-1969 at Milwaukee WI/age 34 yrs.]


MARGARET C. GRUBER    (d. 1977)

Mrs. Margaret Gruber, 74, of 2121 Shorewood Dr., Appleton, former Manitowoc 
resident, died Saturday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Laemmrich Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha. The Rev. David Lewis 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Gruber, nee Margaret Corry, was born August 21, 1903 in Menasha. 
She was a former elementary school teacher for 45 years, retiring in June 
of 1977. 
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gruber of Chicago and Mrs. 
Virgil (Nancy) Gruel of Waukesha; three brothers, Gordon Corry of Madison, 
Matthew Corry of LaCrosse and Edward Corry of Menasha; five sisters, Mrs. 
Elmer (Grace) Grade of Lighthouse Point, Fla., Miss Mary Corry of Menasha, 
Mrs. John (Catherine) Wyngaard of Madison, Sister Raymond Mary, O.P. of 
Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. Patrick (Patricia) Sullivan of Appleton; eight 
grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Her husband and a son, Thomas 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee St., Menasha, 4 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where a prayer service will be 
at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978 - page 3
*********
[d. at Appleton WI/widow of Ervin Gruber/bur. on E.A. Knapp lot]


MARGARET M. GRUBER

Margaret M. Gruber, loving sister of Nancy (late Virgil) Gruel and the late 
Thomas; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and their families; and dear close 
friend of Barbara Ragen, passed away on Oct. 1, 2006. 
Family and friends will meet at Immaculate Conception Church, 1415 N. Park Ave., 
Chicago, on Saturday for Mass at 1 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday at 1 
p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 
Chicago, IL 60601, would be appreciated. 
Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home of Chicago is assisting the family. 773-525-0178 
No newspaper cited 


MARJORIE M. GRUBER

Marjorie Erbe
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Marjorie Erbe
Marriage Date  1 Sep 1935
Marriage County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Robert L. Gruber
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Marjorie Martha Gruber
Death • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name	Marjorie Martha Gruber
[Marjorie M Gruber]
[Marjorie Martha Erbe]
Gender  Female
Race	White
Birth Date	1 Jun 1913
Birth Place	Chicago, Illinois
Death Date	20 Jan 1998
Father  Henry J Erbe
Mother Margaret Green
SSN  XXX
Notes	Dec 1952: Name listed as MARJORIE MARTHA GRUBER; 
23 Jan 1998: Name listed as MARJORIE M GRUBER
"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
*****
Marjorie M Gruber
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Marjorie M Gruber
Death Date	20 Jan 1998
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


MILDRED A. GRUBER

Mrs. Arthur Gruber, 45, nee Mildred Meisnest, of 841 North 15th street, died 
suddenly of a heart attack at the home Sunday morning. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. 
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Gruber, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Meisnest was born in 
this city in 1903 and in 1923 was married to Arthur Gruber. She was active in 
church and lodge circles, being a member of the Altar society of the Holy 
Innocents church, the Catholic Womens club and the auxiliary of the Eagles. 
She was also a member of the Holy Innocents choir. 
Survivors are her husband; a son, David, 12, at home; two daughters, Mrs. 
Lloyd Popp of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Bert Pellerin, of this city; and three 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight, where the 
rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Members of the Catholic Women’s club 
will gather to recite the rosary at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1948  P. 2
********
[Mrs. Mildred Ann/d. 12-12-1948/age 44 yrs./bur. on Arthur J. Gruber lot]


ROBERT L. GRUBER

Robert L. Gruber, 66, of 1013 N. 11th S., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Schneider Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Dick VerHasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Gruber was born May 22, 1910, at Larrabee, son of the late Joseph J. and 
Julia Youra Gruber. He attended Larrabee schools and has graduated from Mishicot 
High Schol and Molar Barber College, Milwaukee. He was a barber for 40 years in 
Manitowoc, retiring in 1974. He married Marjorie Erbe Sept. 1, 1935, at Manitowoc. 
He was a member of Holy Innocents Parish and of the Barber’s Union Local 694.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two daughters, Julieann and Patricia, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Arnold Gruber, of Shawano; stepmother, Mrs. Helen Gruber, 
of Manitowoc; two step-brothers, Wesley Teply, of Manitowoc, and Lester Teply, 
of Larchemot, N.Y.; and  step-sister, Helen Marie Kaap, of Wisconsin. A brother, 
Erwin, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 
o’clock this Monday evening where the parish and Daughters of Isabella will 
conduct a prayer service at 7:30 o’clock. The members of the Barber’s Local 
694 will meet at 8 o’clock.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 1976  P. 13


VIOLA A. GRUBER

Viola E. Gruber, age 89, formerly of 1019 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Sunday morning, February 2, 1997, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at Grace 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2426 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Rev. Dennis L. 
Broehm will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Due to 
renovation at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the services are 
being held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She was born May 19, 1907, in the township of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Otto and Emma Kasten Mueller. She grew up and was educated in the 
Maribel area. She married Erwin L. Gruber October 8, 1930, at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She and her husband farmed in the Francis Creek area 
until 1955 when they retired and moved to Manitowoc. She is a member of Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Surviving children include Delores and John Scheurell, Waukesha, and their children, 
Debbie Uecker and Dennis Scheurell, Robert and Pamela Gruber, Manitowoc, and their 
children, John Gruber and Shari Nussbaum, Carol and Jack Gordon, Puyallup, Wash., 
and their children, Robert, Jason and Pamela Gordon, Marlene and Peter Wagner, 
Elkhart Lake, and their daughter, Laura VanInWagen; four great-grandchildren, 
Jennifer and Alissa Uecker, Jessica VanInWagen, Rachel Gordon; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Reinhold (Bud) and Mildred Mueller, Manitowoc; three sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Leona Nickels, Manitowoc, Nora and Marvin Schultz, Manitowoc, Arlene 
Gates, Stuart, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Rose Mueller, Manitowoc, Mae Mueller, Texas. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, Erwin Gruber, March 22, 1980, an infant daughter, Dorothy, and 
three grandchildren, Jeffery and Patricia Wagner, and David Scheurell; five brothers, 
Fred, William, Arthur, Earl and Arnold Mueller; one sister, Adela Giese.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 6-8 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT) and Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund. 
Viola's family would like to thank Park Lawn staff and administration for their loving 
care.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1997  P. 2
********
[widow of Erwin]


MADELINE JOYCE (SWEET) GRUBIC

Madeline (Rocky) Grubic, age 71, a former Manitowoc resient who was currently 
residing in Lithonia, Ga., died Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at Eastside Medical Center, 
Snellville, Ga., after a brief illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Stanley T. Browne 
with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Madeline Joyce Sweet was born April 10, 1924, at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., 
daughter of the late Cyril and Muriel Have Sweet. She married Paul Grubic November 3, 
1945, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death October 30, 1991.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Donna Grubic, Neenah; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Christine and Dale Brennen, Lithonia, Ga.; three grandchildren, Macrae 
and Tyler Brennan, Allison Grubic. She was preceded in death by a sister, Milly 
Deutschman.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, 
until the time of services at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1995 P. A2
********
[d. at Snellville Ga./cremains/widow of Paul Grubic/bur. on Anton Kortas lot]


PAUL GRUBIC

Paul Grubic
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	Paul Grubic
Race	White
Age	26
Birth Date	9 Jul 1914
Birth Place	Saint Paul, Minnesota
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Registration Date	16 Oct 1940
Registration Place	Salem, New Hampshire, USA
Employer	C W McKay
Height	5''7"
Weight	185
Complexion	Dark
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Next of Kin	Mrs Ernest C Haver
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
Paul Grubic
Military • U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954
Name	Paul Grubic
Race	White, includes Mexican (White)
Rank	Enlisted Man
Admission Age	30
Birth Date	abt 1914
Admission Date	Jan 1944
Discharge Date	Feb 1944
Military Branch	Infantry, General or Unspecified
Diagnosis	FirstLocation: Lumbosacral joint; CausativeAgent: Fall, From Height (except airplane)
Type of Injury	Injury, battle
Injured in Line of Duty	In line of duty
Type of Discharge	Duty
Length of Service	3 Year(s), 0 Month(s)
Service Number	36212582
"U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954"
*****
Paul Grubic
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Paul Grubic
Marriage Date  3 Nov 1945
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Madeline Sweet
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Paul Grubic
Death • U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name	Paul Grubic
Gender	Male
Birth Date	9 Jul 1914
Death Date	30 Oct 1991
Cause of Death	Natural
SSN	546167655
Enlistment Branch	ARMY
Enlistment Date	12 Jun 1941
Discharge Date	10 Aug 1945
Page number	1
"U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
*****
Paul Grubic
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997
Name	Paul Grubic
Death Date	30 Oct 1991
Location	Manitowoc
Certificate	029074
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997"
*****
Paul Grubic
Death • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name	Paul Grubic
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Date	9 Jul 1914
Birth Place	St Paul, Minnesota
Death Date	30 Oct 1991
Father  Stephen Grubic
Mother  Christna Favornik
SSN	546167655
Notes	Mar 1938: Name listed as PAUL GRUBIC
"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
*****
[cremains/husband of Madeline Grubic/bur. on Anton Kortas lot] 


BABY GRUETZMACHER

Death Mon. morning of a 1-day old child of Fritz Gruetzmacher of
Manitowoc. The burial took place Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1897
*******
Gutzmacher
birth: 5 June 1897
death: 7 June 1897 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Gutzmacher
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: convulsions]


BERTHA GRUETZMACHER

Miss Bertha Gruetzmacher, 1512 Vieban (sic) avenue, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 
2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed 
from Tuesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 8, 1947 P.2

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SHERIFF'S SALE IN PARTITION. STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Bertha Gruetzmacher, Plaintiff, vs.
William Gruetzmacher, Emilia Gross, Edward Gross, her husband, Annie Gruetzmacher, Fred Gruetzmacher, and Elizabeth Gruetzmacher, his wife. Defendants.
By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment and order of partition and sale made by the Circuit Court of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the above entitled action, on the 28th day of March, A.D. 1914, I, Herman C. Schuette, undersigned, Sheriff of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, shall expose for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the main corridor of the Court House at the City of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, on the 16th day of May, 1914, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of that day, the real estate directed by said order and judgment to be sold and therein described as follows:
All and singular the premises described in the amended complaint herein, to-wit:
Lots 33 and 36, the East 1-5 of lot 35, the South 1-3 of Lot 37 and the South 1-3 of the East 1-5 of Lot 38 in Hinckleys' Subdivision, Section 31, Town 19 North, Range 24 East, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
The terms of said sale will be cash.
Dated the 31st day of March, 1914.
Herman C. Schuette, Sheriff of Manitowoc County.
Houghton, Neelen & Houghton, Plaintiff's Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1914 P. 4

*******
[bur. on Charles Gruetzmacher lot]


CARL GRUETZMACHER

The court also ordered a division of the estate of the late
Carl Gruetzmacher among five heirs.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 28, 1914  p.1


CHARLES GRUETZMACHER

Karl Gruetzmacher, a pioneer settler, aged 80 years, died at his home south of 
this city on Tuesday. His death was due to pneumonia. He was born in Germany 
and came to this country in 1847, settling in Milwaukee and later removing to 
this city. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Fred Gros, William, Fred and 
Louise of this city, Bertha of Milwaukee and Anna of Montana. The funeral will 
be held from the home this afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 16, 1910
**********
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the sympathy and kindness of 
friends extended to us in our recent bereavement, the illness, death and burial 
of our beloved father, for the assistance given by friends, for the floral 
offerings at the funeral and attendance of friends.
Children of Karl Guetzmacher (sic)
Manitowoc Daily Herald  Saturday, June 18, 1910 pg. 2
*******
WELL KNOWN PIONEER DEAD
Karl Gruetzmacher Had Resided Here Since 1856
Karl Gruetzmacher, one of the city's best known pioneers, a resident here since 
1856, is dead at his home south of the city, death resulting from an attack of 
pneumonia which Mr. Gruetzmacher in his advanced age was unable to withstand. Mr. 
Gruetzmacher was past 80 years of age and was a native of Germany and came to 
America in 1847, locating at Milwaukee and later removing to this city, residing 
on So. Eleventh Street, later to a farm south of the city. Six children survive, 
William, Mrs. Fred Gros, Fred, Louise of this city, Bertha, Milwaukee and Anna of 
Butte, Montana. Mr. Gruetzmacher was universally esteemed as a man of high character, 
upright life and his death will be regretted by many friends. The funeral will be 
held from the late home Thursday at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., June 14, 1910
*******
[cause: pneumonia]


IDA GRUETZMACHER

CHLOROFORM TO END HER LIFE 
Ida Gruetzmacher, Manitowoc Girl, is a Suicide at Milwaukee 
AGED PARENTS LIVE HERE
Girl Despondent Over Failure to Progress with Music Study, 
Dies By Her Own Hand Had Planned Death.
Despondent over fear that the decay of her teeth would interfere with her vocal 
music studies, Ida Gruetzmacher, a Manitowoc girl, committed suicide at Milwaukee 
Thursday evening by inhaling chloroform, the dead body being found in her room 
at the home of Mrs. E. A. Haebig, 242 Sixteenth street, Friday noon. Death had 
occurred some time before and two four-ounce bottles of chloroform emptied, told 
the story of the method adopted.
That the girl had deliberately planned her death was evident from the contents of 
a note which was found on the dresser in the room in which she announced the 
intention. Two four-ounce bottles of chloroform, empty, a third, full, a bottle 
of essence of almonds were found in the room. In addition to the several bottles 
there was a paper with a list of poisons and their actions, pointing to the fact 
that the girl had studied with a view to her deed. A purse containing $300 was on 
the dresser. 
Though a Manitowoc girl, Miss Gruetzmacher had not made her home here for several 
years, having been employed as a teacher in the Milwaukee schools, being in charge 
of a grade at the Fifth district school. She had roomed at the Haebig home since 
last September and is declared to have been of a despondent nature, easily becoming 
discouraged and frequently on these occasions had hinted at self destruction. On 
retiring Thursday night she requested that she not be called in the morning and when 
she failed to appear at noon, suspicion was aroused, and investigation revealed the 
tragedy.
The unfortunate girl was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gruetzmacher, who resided 
one and one-half miles south of the city and who with three sisters and one brother 
survive. The brother is Fred Gruetzmacher, employed in a bank at Milwaukee and two 
sisters, Louise and Bertha also reside in Milwaukee while another sister, Anna lives 
in the West. Miss Gruetzmacher was about 30 years of age and her early life was 
passed in this county, where she is well known.
The parents of Miss Gruetzmacher are aged and the news of their daughter’s rash act 
and death has prostrated both father and mother, the latter’s condition being reported 
dangerous. It is not likely that the body will be brought here for burial owing to the 
fact that members of the family reside in Milwaukee. Miss Gruetzmacher attended the 
local schools as a girl and is known in this city to a large circle of friends who are 
greatly shocked by her death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 13, 1906  P. 1
********
BODY BURIED HERE
Ida Gruetzmacher Brought to Old Home to Rest in Eternal Sleep 
Ida Gruetzmacher, the Manitowoc girl who suicided at Milwaukee Thursday night by 
inhaling chloroform will rest in a grave at Evergreen, the body having been brought 
here from Milwaukee for burial this morning. The funeral was held direct from the 
C. & N.W. depot station to Evergreen and at the grave brief services were said. The 
body was accompanied here by members of the family residing at Milwaukee. It is 
reported that the suicide of the girl was prompted by a court case that had been 
started against her to collect monies for dental work which was unsatisfactory.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 15, 1906  P. 1
*******
Report of the suicide in Milwaukee of Ida Gruetzmacher, daughter of Fritz
Gruetzmacher who lives 1-1/2 miles south of Manitowoc. She had been a teacher
in the public schools there for many years. She killed herself with chloroform 
late Thursday night. She was 25. The full story is reprinted from the Milwaukee 
Herold.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1906
********
The body of Ida Gruetzmacher, the Milwaukee school teacher who suicided by 
inhaling chloroform ten days ago and was buried here, was exhumed Sunday by 
relatives because it is said, a sister feared that the girl might have been 
buried alive. Nothing to confirm the suspicion was found and the body was 
re-interred. The HERALD omitted mention of the matter yesterday because of 
the request of relatives, but Milwaukee papers noted the case and ther HERALD 
gives a brief mention at this time.
The Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Jan. 23, 1906


JOHANNA GRUETZMACHER

Johannah Crislzmaker
Census • 1870 United States Federal Census
Name	Johannah Crislzmaker
Age in 1870	4/12
Birth Date	Feb
Birthplace	Wisconsin
Dwelling Number	34
Home in 1870	Manitowoc Ward 3, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	White
Gender	Female
Post Office	Manitowoc
Father of Foreign Birth	Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth	Yes
Inferred Father	Carl Crislzmaker
Inferred Mother	Willimena Crislzmaker
Household members
Name	Age
Carl Crislzmaker	40
Willimena Crislzmaker	40
Amelia Crislzmaker	13
Laura Crislzmaker	11
Annie Crislzmaker	8
Pauline Crislzmaker	6
Bertha Crislzmaker	3
Johannah Crislzmaker	4/12
"1870 United States Federal Census"
*****
(Johanna Maria Elisabeth/dau. of Carl Gratzmacher and wife ???hel???? born
Filter/b. 16 Oct. 1871/d 4 Sep 1872/from records of First German Evang. Luth. Ch.)


PAULINA GRUETZMACHER

Death Sun. morning of Miss Pauline Gruetzmacher, daughter of Town Manitowoc 
resident Mr. C. Gruetzmacher. The deceased, who was 33 yrs. 11 mos. of age, 
succumbed to Bright's disease. The burial took place in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1897
********
[bur. 07-04-1897/cause: urenia-Brights disease]


WILHELMINA GRUETZMACHER

Death here Friday after a long illness of 77-year old Mrs. Carl Gruetzmacher.
The deceased was born in Wangaretz, Province of Pomerania, and came to America 
in 1851. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she leaves 6 children. The 
funeral was held Monday from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1908
*******
Mrs. Carl Gruetzmacher, aged 77 years, died at her home on South 14th street 
last Thursday afternoon. She was born in 1830 and immigrated to this country 
in 1851. She is survived by a husband, two sons and four daughters. The funeral 
took place Monday afternoon from German Lutheran church. Interment was at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1908
*******
[cause: old age]


CHARLES GRUHLE

Charles C. Gruhle, 90, president of the Oriental Milling Co. and member of the 
board of directors of the Kingsbury Breweries, died early Friday at Holy Family 
Hospital after suffering a stroke on Monday.
Gruhle was associated with the Oriental Milling Co. for the past 70 years and 
was active in the firm until last week when he was at his desk in the new plant 
at the west edge of the city.
He was elected to the Kingsbury board. In 1936 to succeed Daniel C. Bleser, the 
president and director of the firm, Gruhle also served as an alderman of the 
First Ward in Manitowoc for one term following election in 1901. He later served 
on the Police and Fire Commission. He was active in Republican politics for many 
years and served as chairman for a period of the Manitowoc County organization.
Born in Manitowoc.
He was a 44 year member of the Elks and a former trustee of the lodge. He was 
also a member for many years of the Northwestern Millers Assn. and had served as 
president of the organization.
Mr. Gruhle who was born Nov. 16, 1865, in Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
William Gruhle, lived at the Hotel Manitowoc for the past 22 years with his wife, 
the former Mrs. Elfride Golgert. 
He worked as a boy in his father’s flour mill on the site of the present Glenn Inn 
on Commercial Street. After attending Madison School he worked at the August Kolwey 
mill in the Town of Meeme and later for the Wehausen mill in Two Rivers. He also 
served as a sergeant in the old National Guard company in Manitowoc.
At the age of 21 he became manager of the Oriental Milling Co. in Manitowoc which 
was owned by the late John Schuette at that time. Several years later he entered 
into a partnership with the late Louis and Edwin Schuette in the operation of the 
firm. The milling company was incorporated in 1924 and Mr. Gruhle served as its 
president since that time.
Survived by Widow 
In 1901 he married the former Miss Maude Frasier of Whitewater who died in 1926. In 
1934 he married the former Mrs. Golgert, who survives along with a daughter, Mrs. 
Alvin J. Peters of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Milwaukee; a grandson, 
Charles Alvin Peters of Manitowoc; and several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home in 
Manitowoc with the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1956  P. 2
*******
[d. 08-20-1956]


MAUD FRASIER GRUHLE

BRAVE FIGHT FOR RECOVERY 
Mrs. Maude Gruhle(sic Dies at Hospital Today 
Death ended a brave fight for recovery of health for Mrs. Maude Frazier Gruhle, 
wife of Charles Gruhle, at the hospital at 6 o’clock this morning, the end 
coming peacefully after many months of suffering. Mrs. Gruhle had been ailing 
for several years but her condition was not deemed critical until about six 
months ago. She has been a patient at the hospital for several months. The 
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home at 811 Huron 
street, the Rev. M. S. Weber officiating at the services. Burial will be at 
Evergreen.
Married at Whitewater 
Born at Whitewater, Wisconsin April 22, 1880, Maud Frazier was married in that 
city September 11, 1901 and after a honeymoon trip came to Manitowoc to make 
her home. She made a wide circle of warm friends here and took an active part 
in the social life of the community. One child, a daughter, Dorothy, was born 
to the couple and she is survived by her husband, the daughter, her mother, Mrs. 
May Frazier, and one brother, Claude Frazier of Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Uncomplaining and Cheerful 
During the long period of her suffering Mrs. Gruhle was always of cheerful 
disposition and was uncomplaining even when it appeared that her recovery was 
beyond hope. In the circle of her wide acquaintanceship she will be missed by 
all. To the bereaved family sincere condolence will be offered. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 13, 1926  P. 1


FRIEDERIKE GRUHLKE

Mrs. Henry Grunk(sic), aged eighty-eight years died at the home of Carl Schmidt, 
her nephew, on the Southside Sunday. She was born in Germany and had resided in 
this county about fifty years. For the past three years she made her home with 
Mr. Schmidt. Her husband passed away last October. Eight children were born to 
them, all of whom preceded their parents to the grave.
The funeral occurred at Manitowoc Wednesday from the German Methodist Church. 
Besides Mr. Schmidt, the only near surviving relative is Mrs. Fred Blum, a niece 
of this city.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 21, 1914
*********
[age 87yrs./cause: pneumonia/bur. on Henry Grunke lot]
*********
(1910 Manitowoc ward 3 census:
Henry Gruhlke age 85; wife Friederike age 84)


HENRY GRUHLKE

OLD TIMER DIES
Henry Gurkle(sic), an old settler of Manitowoc, died last Saturday evening at 
the home of Mr. Carl Schmidt on the Southside. He was 89 years of age having 
come to this country with his wife in 1850 and settling at Manitowoc. The aged 
couple resided at Manitowoc until a few months ago when they came to live with 
their nephew, Mr. Carl Schmidt. The funeral occurred at Manitowoc Monday.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 11, 1913
*********
[cause: aretrio sclerosis/bur. on Henry Grunke(sic) lot]
*********
(1910 Manitowoc ward 3 census:
Henry Gruhlke age 85; wife Friederike age 84)


ANNA GRUN

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ANNA GRUN AT HOME HERE
Mrs. Anna Grun, 81, widow of the late Frank Grun, passed away last night
at 11 o'clock at the family home, 516 York street, following a stroke.
The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of the county, having been
born at Mishicot, August 15, 1848, and has resided here for forty-six
years.
The maiden name of the deceased was Anna Hoffman and she was married to
Mr. Grun 61 years ago. Her husband has been deceased for a number of
years. Two daughters, Mrs. A.L. Thompson of Kenosha and Mrs. Albert Gran
of Rochester, Minn., and three sons, John Grun of Kenosha and Frank
and William Grun of this city, survive. One brother, Peter Hoffman of
Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Louis Fields of Sheboygan and Mrs.
Katherine Jackquette of Two Rivers, seventeen grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at two o'clock in
charge of Rev. Hood of the St. James church. The place of funeral will
be given in Saturday's paper.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 11, 1930  P.2
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Grun, who passed away on Thursday evening, 
will be held on Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, 516 York 
street. Rev. Hood officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 12, 1930 P. 4
********
[bur. 4-14-1930/age 81 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Frank Grun lot]


CORA I. GRUN

Mrs. Gordon (Cora I.) Grun, 74, of 1420 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at home. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Grun, nee Cora Schindel, was born April 6, 1902, at Burnett, Wis., Dodge 
County, daughter of the late Gustave and Ella Berent Schindel. She was reared in 
Dodge County and moved to Manitowoc in 1946 from Beaver Dam where she was employed 
at Monarch Range Co. for a number of years. She was married to Gordon Grun Oct. 25, 
1947, at Beaver Dam. She was a member of First Presbyterian Chuch and American 
Legion Auxiliary Drews Bleser Post 88 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a brother, Gilbert Schindel, of Beaver Dam; two 
sisters, Mrs. Goldie Kerchefske of Manitowoc and Mrs. Shurburne (Sadie) Mason, of 
Blooming Prairie, Minn.; her father-in-law, William Grun, of Manitowoc; a brother-
in-law, Donald Grun, of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucile Schindel, of 
Madison and Kenneth Schindel of Beaver Dam and Ronald Schindel of Madison and 
several nieces. A brother, Lester, and a sister, Stella, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o’clock this Monday 
evening and Tuesday until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 1976  P. 3
*******
[widow of Gordon W. Grun/bur. on William Grun lot]


EMMA M. GRUN

Mrs. William Grun, 82, of 1306 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Grun, nee Emma M. Hagenstein, was born July 27, 1887, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Wilhelm and Louise Thielke Hagenstein. She was 
married to William Grun July 3, 1909, at Manitowoc. She was a member of 
the Women's Society of Christian Service at St. Paul Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gordon of Manitowoc and Donald 
of Sturgeon Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Germaine) Rydberg, of Statesville, 
N.C., and five grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970
********
[d. 02-03-1970/age 82 yrs./wife of William Grun]
********
A quiet home wedding was celebrated for Miss Emma Hagenstein and William Grun 
Saturday, Judge Chloupek officiating. Mr. Grun and bride have departed for a 
trip in the southern part of the state and will return to make their home in 
this city. Both are well known young people, the groom being a printer in employ 
of the Brandt's Ptg. Co. and a young man who has given evidence of stability and 
worth. The bride is a popular South Side girl.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., July 5, 1910


FRANK L. GRUN  (d. 1931)

INJURIES ARE FATAL TO MAN
Frank Grun, 59, Dies at The Hospital
Internal injuries which developed as the result of an automobile 
accident Sunday night took the life of Frank Grun, 59, early this 
afternoon. He was not believed injured at the time of the accident, 
going to the Mueller hotel at Kellnersville, where he had been 
making his home. Complications began to develop and he was removed 
to the Holy Family hospital Wednesday night. He died there this 
afternoon. The deceased was born in Kewaunee county on December 16, 
1872. He left this state a number of years ago and after spending 
several years in the West, returned to Manitowoc, about 14 years ago, 
where he made his home with his mother, Mrs. Frank Grun, Sr., until 
her death in April. Since that time he had been making his home at 
the Mueller hotel at Kellnersville, where he was employed. Surviving 
him are two brothers, William of this city, and John of Kenosha; two 
sisters, Mrs. A.L. Thompson, Kenosha, and Mrs. Albert Gram also of 
Kenosha. Funeral services will be held from the Urbanek, Wattawa and 
Schlei chapel on Saturday afternoon at 3:30, the Rev. Charles Bukley 
officiating. The chapel will be open to relatives and friends on 
Friday afternoon beginning at 2pm, Friday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock 
and Saturday until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Thursday, April 16, 1931, Page 3
*********
INJURY IN AUTO MISHAP FATAL TO GRUN
Internal Hurts When Car Leaves Road Develop Seriously 
and Local Man Dies Today
Injuries, considered trivial at the time, developed seriously today and
caused the death at Kellnersville of Frank Grun, 59, a resident of this
city for many years and owner of the Addison House here.
In company with Joseph Straudel Sunday evening Mr. Grun was driving a
car on Highway 141 near Rockwood when he lost control of the wheel and
it swerved from the road. He was brought to the Herman Mueller place at
Kellnersville where he is employed but his hurts were not considered
serious and he made light of his injuries. His condition grew rapidly
worse last night and this morning and he passed away at two o'clock this
afternoon.
Spent 25 Years in West
The deceased was born at Norman, Kewaunee county and aside from a period
of 25 years which he spent in the west has always resided in the county.
He was the owner of the Addison House and operated it for a few years and
then leased it to other parties. He resided with his mother, the late Mrs.
Frank Grun, until her death last April, since which time he has been
located at Kellnersville. One brother, William of this city and two sisters,
Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. Albert Gran, and a brother John, all of 
Kenosha, survive.
Burial will take place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Wattawa,
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Friends may view the remains there on
Friday afternoon and evening and on Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 16, 1931 Page 1
*********
[bur. 4-18-1931/age 59 yrs/cause: generalized peritonitis]


FRANZ GRUN    (d. 1883)

Franz Kran
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Franz Kran
Age	52
Birth Year	1808
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Place	Bohamia
Home in 1860	Carlton, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Post Office	Carlton
Dwelling Number	1154
Family Number	1154
Real Estate Value	800
Personal Estate Value	300
Inferred Spouse	Margaret Kran
Inferred Child	Frank Kran; Han Kran
Household members
Name	Age
Franz Kran	52
Margaret Kran	45
Frank Kran	18
Annetta Kran	12
Han Kran	10
Wm Kran	5
Mary Kran	1
"1860 United States Federal Census"
*****
[Frank GRUNN]


FRANZ GRUN    (d. 1895)

Death on Thurs., after a long and difficult illness, of Mr. Frank Grun, a well known 
resident of our city. Mr. Grun was born in Posen and came with his parents to America 
as a small child in 1842, settling in Manitowoc Co. Later he moved to Carlton, 
Kewaunee Co. At age 19 he joined the Union Army and served 3 yrs. 7 mos. After the 
war he returned to Manitowoc, married in 1866, and worked here ever since. He had 8 
children from the marriage, 7 of whom are still living. The veteran's funeral took 
place Sun. afternoon led by the local post of the G.A.R.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1895 
********
Franz Green
birth: 1843 Poland
death: 17 January 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
spouse: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: cancer]


GLENORE GRUN

A 5-mo. old child of Philipp Grun here, died Sat. after a short illness.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903
*****
Gilmore Raymond Green
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Gilmore Raymond Green
[Gilmore Raymond Grun]
Color/Sex: W Male
Age: 5 mo.
Father: Philip  Grun
Mother: Julia Grun
Death Date:  1903
Death County:  Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: marasmus
Duration of disease: 4 months
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
(Gilmore Raymond Green/d. 3 Jan. 1903/age 5 mo./cause: Inanition/from 
record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)(It's possible the double e in Green 
was a u that was misread..easy to do)[From cem. office: it may actually be the 
Gilmore listed on the stone below that has 1893, but the marker is either in 
error on the years (by 10 years) or was difficult to read. I only have one 
Gilmore on the lot (the one buried in 1903) and it is on the same space as Roland.
I don't have a burial that appears to match the 1893 date that is on the marker 
transcription.]
[Glenore Grun/bur. 01-05-1903/age 5 mo./male/cause: marasmus]
*****
The stone reads:
Gilmore Grun/Aug. 9, 1892/Jan. 3, 1893
However, I beleive those years to be incorrect according to cemetery and county records.


GORDON W. GRUN

Gordon W. Grun, 65, of 1420 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died last Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Grun by American Legion 
Drews-Bleser Post 88 of Manitowoc.
Mr. Grun was born Nov. 4, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of William Grun and the late 
Emma Mathilda Hagenstein Grun. He was reared and educated at Manitowoc, where he 
resided all his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Grun joined 
his father in the William Grun and Son Printing Business in 1931, retiring in 1973 
because of ill health.
Mr. Grun married Cora Ida Schindel Oct. 25, 1947, at Beaver Dam. She preceded him 
in death, Oct. 9, 1976. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, American 
Legion Drews Bleser Post 88, Order of Eagles Aerie 706 and International Typog-
raphical Union No. 431. 
Survivors include his father, of Manitowoc, a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and 
Helen Grun, of Sturgeon Bay, a sister and brother-in-law, Jermaine and Fred Rydberg, 
of Statesville, N.C.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Schindel, of Madison, Mrs. 
Goldie Kerchefske of Manitowoc and Mrs. Sadie Mason, of Blooming Prairie, Minn.; five 
nephews, Fred W. Rydberg, of Spokane, Wash., Richard R. Rydberg of Mildura, Australia; 
Mark Grun, of Sturgeon Bay; Kenneth Schindel, of Beaver Dam and Ronald Schindel, of 
Madison; two nieces, Mrs. Pat__ Roberts, of Charlotte, N.C., and Mrs. Suzanne Conlon, 
of Green Bay and three cousins, Miss Harriet Haughton and Richard Haughton, of 
Manitowoc and Perry Haughton, of Texas. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o’clock this Monday 
evening and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1977   P. 20 
*******
[husband of Cora Grun/bur. on William Grun lot]

JOAN S. GRUN

COTTAGE GROVE - Joan Shirley Grun, age 92, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at Drumlin Reserve. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Jack and Selma (Judy) Detlefs.
Joan grew up and graduated from Marinette High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to Warden Grun in December of 1950 and they raised their family in Manitowoc.
Joan worked in accounting her entire career. She was employed as an accounting administrator for Manitowoc Credit Union for 20 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.
Joan had a deep Christian faith and was very active in her church. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who doted on her grandchildren and was a wonderful caregiver who enjoyed doing things for others. She loved holidays with family and created the perfect atmosphere to make the event beautiful. Joan enjoyed participating in social activities and had many friends who were a great support to her and she to them. She was caring and loving and never got angry. She was truly the “salt of the earth.” Everyone loved her.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Dan) Levine; and two grandsons, Mason Grun and Loren Levine. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Warden; daughter, Mary Ann Grun; son, Jack Grun; and daughter-in-law, Maureen Grun.
No services will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25977692/joan-shirley-grun

JULIA STROUF GRUN

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1909: 
Death from consumption on Wednesday last week of Mrs. Julia Grun. The
deceased, who was 34, leaves her husband and 4 children, as well as her elderly
mother, 2 sisters and 7 brothers. The funeral was held Friday afternoon.
*******
[Mrs. Julia GRUNN/cause: tuberculosis]


MARGARETA GRUN

Death in Kewaunee Sat. of Mrs. Margarette Grun, a former resident of our city, at
the advanced age of 93. The casket was brought here and the funeral conducted Mon.
from the home of her son, with interment in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1903
********
At the advanced age of 93 years Mrs. Margarette Grun, died at the home of her 
daughter in Kewaunee Saturday. Her remains were brought to Manitowoc the funeral 
taking place Monday afternoon from the home of her son, John Grun, on York street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 12, 1903 P. 1
********
[cause: paralysis]


MARIA GRUN

Mary Kran
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Mary Kran
[Mary Grun]
Age	1
Birth Year	abt 1859
Gender	Female
Race	White
Home in 1860	Carlton, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Post Office	Carlton
Dwelling Number	1154
Family Number	1154
Household Members (Name)	Age
Franz Kran 52 
Margaret Kran 45 
Frank Kran 18 
Han Kran 10 
Annetta Kran 12 
Wm Kran 5 
Mary Kran	1
"1860 United States Federal Census"
*****
[Maria GRUNN]


MARY GRUN    (d. 1892)

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five years Ago - 1892    
Mary Grun of this city died on Monday of this week after a brief sickness. She 
was a young lady who was quite a favorite with all who knew her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 8, 1917
********
[age 18 yrs./cause: heart failure]


MARY ANN GRUN    (d. 1999)

Mary Ann Grun, age 48, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, August 13, 1999 
following a courageous battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at St. Luke 
Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at First 
Lutheran Church, 521 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Olson will 
officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mary Ann was born June 18, 1951, at Manitowoc, daughter of Warden (Greenie) and 
Joan Detlefs Grun. She was employed at Holiday House for 31 years and was a 
member of First Lutheran Church. Mary Ann enjoyed music, crossword puzzles and 
being with the people she loved.
Survivors include her parents: Warden (Greenie) and Joan Grun, Manitowoc; brother 
and sister-in-law Jack and Maureen Grun and their son, Mason, Suamico, Wis.; 
sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Dan Levine and their son, Loren, Madison, 
Wis.
Aunts and uncles include: Donald and Mary Anderson, Vero Beach, Fla.; Jesse and 
Beverly Paris, Menominie (sic), Mich.; Jack & Joyce Grun, Peshtigo, Wis.; Joan 
and Fred Oulette, Menominie (sic), Mich.
Mary's special cousins: Smokey, Ronnie, Johnny, Tommy and Danny Anderson; special 
godmother, Ann Burke, Marinette, Wis.; and many friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of service.
Jens Family Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1999 P. A2
*********
[cremation]


PHILIP GRUN

PHILLIP GRUN (sic), ILL FOR YEAR, PASSES AWAY 
Phillip Grun, life long resident of the city died at the hospital last night, 
aged 53, death being due to incurable disease from which he had suffered for 
more than a year. He had been at the hospital for a month. Decedent was born 
at Norman, Kewaunee county, 53 years ago, and was married 25 years ago, his 
wife preceding him in death ten years ago. Mr. Grun had made his home with his 
mother who with four children, Mrs. Mabel Jaycox, Gladys and Charlotte, this 
city and Goodwin of Columbus, O., survive. Three brothers, William, Frank and 
John, this city, and two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Thompson and Mrs. F. Barry, 
Kenosha, also survive.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 from the home of his mother, Mrs. 
Frank Grun, 516 Work street. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 20, 1922  P. 1
********
[bur. 11-22-1922/cause: carcinoma/bur. on John Zimmer lot]


ROLAND GRUN

Roland Philip Grum
birth: 18 March 1897
death: 8 February 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1898 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Philip Grum
mother: Julia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[Roland P. GRUNN/cause: convulsions]


WILLIAM GRUN

William Grun, 93, a former Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, Dec. 6, 
at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay.
Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Sunday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth 
Street Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. John M. Deason will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Grun was born March 2, 1886, at Mishicot, son of the late Frank and Anna 
Hoffmann Grun. He was raised and educated at Manitowoc, where he owned and 
operated William Grun and Son Printing Company from 1930 until his retirement. 
He married Emma M. Hagenstein July 3, 1909, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death Feb. 3, 1970. He was a member of the International Typographical Union 
since 1905. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Helen Grun of Sturgeon 
Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Germaine and Fredrick Rydberg of Statesville, 
N.C.; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Three brothers and three 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, after 
1 p.m. Sunday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1979  P. 3
********
[d. at Sturgeon Bay, WI]
********
A quiet home wedding was celebrated for Miss Emma Hagenstein and William Grun 
Saturday, Judge Chloupek officiating. Mr. Grun and bride have departed for a 
trip in the southern part of the state and will return to make their home in 
this city. Both are well known young people, the groom being a printer in employ 
of the Brandt's Ptg. Co. and a young man who has given evidence of stability and 
worth. The bride is a popular South Side girl.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., July 5, 1910


ARTHUR J. GRUNWALD

Arthur Grunwald, 70, of 1812-11th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening at 
his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Grunwald was born Dec. 18, 1905, at Chicago, son of the late Fred and 
Cecelia Geimer Grunwald. He married Grace Galbraith June 2, 1936, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1964. Prior to 
his retirement he was employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers. He was a 
member of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include a son, John, of Lake Geneva, a daughter, Mrs. George (Mary)
 __destad, of Oak Creek, a sister, Leona Grunwald, of Two Rivers and three 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 
o’clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 8:30 o’clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1976  P. 12


GRACE GRUNWALD

Mrs. Arthur Grunwald, 58, of 1812-11th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a 
heart attack at home early Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. George Beth 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Grunwald, nee Grace Galbraith, was born July 27, 1905, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of Archie and Anna Bohman Galbraith. She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School at 
Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc High School with the class of 1923. She 
was married at Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc, to Arthur Grunwald of Two Rivers 
June 2, 1936. She was a member of St. Mark Altar Society. For a number of yers she 
had been employed as a cost clerk at Mirro Aluminum Co.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter; a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
four sisters, Mrs. Caroline Delsman, Mrs. Earl Parworth, Mrs. Erle Young and Miss 
Margaret, of Manitowoc; and a brother, Archie, of Hayward, Wis. A brother, Francis, 
died at Manitowoc Jan. 6.
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, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1964 P. 16
********
[d. 3-11-1964/age 58 yrs./wife of Arthur J. Grunwald]


JOHN GRYBOSKI

John J. Gryboski, age 74, passed away at Hospice Alliance House on Friday, 
May 30, 2008. 
John was born in Green Bay, on Oct. 20, 1933, to Joseph A. and Ethel (DeLand) 
Gryboski. John was the owner of Esser-Huber Glass and Paint, retiring in 1999. 
On Feb. 9, 1980, he married the former Bonnie J. (Mittnacht) Daul, at First 
Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. John was a member of the Optimist Club in Madison; 
the JCC in Minneapolis, Minn.; the Racine Curling Club; Fifth Street Yacht Club; 
the Northside Businessmen Association in Racine and a volunteer at Wheaton 
Franciscan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; son: James J. Gryboski; and two sisters: 
Helen Dorsey and Ann Gryboski.
Funeral services for John will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3011 Erie St., 
on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Diane Tetrault officiating. 
Private family interment will take place at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery 
in Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Saturday morning 
from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 2008 


CASIMER GRYCH

Casimer Grych, 46, of 627 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday 
evening at Marinette General Hospital. He had been removed to the hospital 
shortly before from temporary residence at 1301 Main St., Marinette.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Grych was born Dec. 28, 1916, at Krakow, Shawano county, son of the late 
Michael and Mary Lucas Grych. He attended parochial schools at Krakow and Green 
Valley and came to Manitowoc in 1938. Currently he had been employed at Lauerman's 
Marinette department store.
Mr. Grych served with the armed forces in World War II, entering service March 21, 
1941, and serving to May 18, 1945. He was awarded three bronze stars for campaigns 
in the South Pacific Theater and also received the silver star for gallantry in 
action.
Surviving are a brother, Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. John Elliott and Mrs. 
Lester Fleischman, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Graveside rites will 
be by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 25, 1963 P. T-5
*********
[d. at Marinette WI/bur. on G.A.R. lot]


CHARLES J. GRYCH

Charles J. Grych, 74, of 1925 S. Tenth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
May 19, at North Ridge Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Grych was born April 10, 1911, at Milwaukee, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Lukasz Grych. He married Christina Nischke, Oct. 15, 1931, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc since that time. 
Prior to retiring in 1970, Mr. Grych was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Company as a Welder. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 443.
Survivors include his wife, Christina; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and 
Jim Klein of Manitowoc and Veronica and Larry Gehle of Elkkart (sic) Lake; two 
sisters, Mrs. Helen Elliot of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester (Celia) Fleischmann of 
Shawano and five grandchhldren (sic), Kevin, Jeff, Christy, Tessie and Andy. He 
was preceded in death by a brother, Casimir.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1985 P. 3
*********
[husband of Christina Grych]


CHRISTENA B. GRYCH

Christina B. Grych(sic), age 81, of the North Ridge Care Center, died Friday 
evening, March 19, 1993, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski 
O.F.M., with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 11, 1911, in Shawano, Wis., daughter of the late John and Matilda 
Knoener Nischke. She married Charles Grych on October 13, 1931, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 19, 1985.
Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and James Klein, Manitowoc, 
Veronica and Larry Gehle, Elkhart Lake, Wis.; two sisters and one brother, Bertha 
Nischke, Caroline Nischke and Robert Nischke, all of Shawano; three sisters-in-law 
and one brother-in-law, Helen Elliott, Manitowoc, Ceil and Lester, Fleischmann, Two 
Rivers, Alice Nischke, Bonduel; five grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; 
nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by one brother, Herbert; two sisters, Annie Nischke, and Alma Noeffke, and one 
brother-in-law, Herman.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home this Monday evening from 4-7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1993  P. A2


CAPT. ALBERT GUDDECK

Capt. Albert H. Guddeck, 61, of 809 Marshall St. Manitowoc, collapsed and 
died of a heart attack about midnight Monday on the bridge of his Great Lakes 
Freighter, the David P. Thompson, at the mouth of the Rouge River, Detroit.
A Detroit Edison Co. first aid team was ferried to the vessel but its attempts 
to revive him were futile. Shallow water prevented immediate docking of the 
579-foot vessel which was carrying a cargo of 22,400 tons of coal for the 
nearby Edison electric plant.
A native of Duluth, Minn., Captain Guddeck was born Aug. 24, 1902. He began 
sailing on the Great Lakes when 17 and had been a captain for Boland and 
Cornelius, operators of the David P. Thompson, 20 years. The freighter is 
owned by American Steamship Co., also of Buffalo. 
Captain Guddeck married Louise Kleman of Manitowoc Dec. 30, 1961. Previously 
he had resided at Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. Guddeck, a brother, Walter, of Goodland, Minn., and a sister, Mrs. Fred 
Gagerstrom, of Canyon, Minn., survive.  A brother and a sister preceded him in 
death.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday by Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 29, 1963  P. 5
********
Funeral services for Capt. Albert H. Guddeck, 61, of 809 Marshall St., Manitowoc, 
who died of a heart attack at midnight Monday aboard the freighter, the David P. 
Thompson, at the mouth of the Rouge River, Detroit, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon E. Anderson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Contributions in the memory of Captain Guddeck may be made to American Heart 
Assn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 30, 1963  P. 16
********
[d. at Wyandotte MI/bur. on Louise Guddeck lot]


LOUISE GUDDECK

Mrs. Louise S. Guddeck, 83, of 809 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday
evening, April 22, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10
a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Celebrant of the Mass of
Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. with burial to follow
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Louise S. Kleman on February 12, 1907, in Manitowoc, daughter of
the late John and Rose Steffes Kleman. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident
and had been employed by Mirro Aluminum Company until her retirement in 1961.
She married Captain Albert Guddeck on December 30, 1961, at St. Boniface
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death October 28, 1963. Mrs.
Guddeck was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann's Society and The Manitowoc
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Eleanor Kleman of Manitowoc; two nieces, Carol
(Richard) Klak of Green Bay and Jeanne Rogala of Manitowoc; a nephew, Dan
(Sharon) Tuschl of Green Bay and other relatives and friends. She was preceded
in death by three sisters, Viola Kattner, Margaret Tuschl and Jeanette Rogala.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Tuesday where
Father Jerry will lead a prayer service at 7 p.m. this Tuesday. Memorials may
be made to Oncology Unit of Holy Family Medical Center.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


CAROLINA GUEHLSTORF

After a 4-yr. period of suffering with cancer Mrs. Joseph Guehlstorf 
was released by death on Sat. The deceased, born 37 yrs. ago in 
Sheboygan Co., came to Manitowoc with her husband about 17 years ago. 
In addition to her husband she is survived by her elderly mother and 
5 sisters. The funeral took place Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901
********
Lena Kona Guelsdorf (sic)
birth: 6 March 1864 Sheboygan Co., Wis. 
death: 28 September 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Manitowoc, Wis. 
residence: 1901 Manitowoc, Wis. 
spouse: Joseph Guelsdorf 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: cancer]


CATHERINE GUEHLSTORF

Catharina Gühlsdorf
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Catharina Gühlsdorf
Color/Sex: white female
Age: 59 years  1 month  1 day
Birthplace: Germany
Spouse: John Guhlsdorf
Birth Date: 01 Feb 1827
Death Date: 18 Mar 1886
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: appoplexy
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Wis
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Mrs. Charlette Guhlsdorf/bur 03-21-1886/age 65 yrs]


HENRY GUEHLSTORF

Henry Guehlstorf, 83, South Tenth street, a resident of Manitowoc for 
nearly 80 years, died early last evening at the Holy Family hospital, 
following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemettery (sic).
Mr. Guehlstorf was born in Germany in 1863 and came to Manitowoc with 
his parents when a boy. He married Miss Sophie Scheffler in 1901. His 
wife died in 1933.
He was employed for a 50-year span at the Manitowoc Ship Building 
company before retiring several years ago.
Survivors are two daughtters (sic), Mrs. John Jordan and Mrs. Edmund 
Zigmund of this city; two sons, Harry of Two Rivers and Karl of this 
city; brother, Charles of Sheboygan; and six grandchildren. A sister, 
Mrs. August Kono, died a week ago.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 12, 1947 P.2
*******
[bur 03-14-1947/died 03-11-1947/age 83 yrs]


JOACHIM GUEHLSTORF

THIRD STROKE OF PARALYSIS PROVES FATAL 
Joseph Guehlstorf (sic), West Side Man, Die Today, Aged 53
A third stroke of paralysis, suffered Sunday, caused the death of Joseph 
Guehlstorf, a well known west side resident, early today. Mr. Guehlstorf had 
been in poor health for two years, since he suffered a slight stroke at that 
time and since he has suffered two additional strokes, the third being fatal. 
Mr. Guehlstorf was 53 years of age and resided at 707 South Nineteenth street. 
For some time past he had been proprietor of a small store, though a ship 
caulker by trade. He came here as a boy of 8 and had since resided in the city. 
A widow, three brothers and one sister survive. 
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the late home, Rev. Grether 
officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 27, 1914  P. 1
*********
[Joachim Guehlsdorf/bur. 03-02-1914/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Joseph Guehlsdorf lot]


JOHN GUEHLSTORF

Death Fri. of 66 yr. old John Guelsdorf, a resident of the 5th Ward, 
of inflammation of the lower abdomen. The funeral took place Fri. 
at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897
*******
On Jan. 15th Mr. John Guehlsotorf (sic) died at the home of his son-in-law, 
Aug. Kono, corner 20th and Wolmer Sts., unexpectedly after a short illness. 
He was 66 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 21, 1897  pg. 4
*******
John Guehlstorf
birth: 1833 Germany
death: 15 January 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[bur. 01-15-1897/age 66 yrs./cause: inflamation of the bowels]


SOPHIA GUEHLSTORF

FUNERAL WILL BE ON FRIDAY 
Mrs. Henry Guehlstorf Dies At Hospital Here
Stricken suddenly ill at the home, 632 South 26th street on Monday, Mrs. Harry 
Guehlstorf, 56, who since her marriage in 1901 resided here, died early today 
at the Holy Family hospital. She was removed to the hospital when her condition 
became critical.
Funeral services for Mrs. Guehlstorf will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the 
Pfeffer funeral home with the Rev. Karl Machmiller, former Lutheran pastor here, 
officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Maiden name of the deceased was Sophie Scheffler and she was born and brought up 
in the town of Centerville. She was married there October 19, 1901 to Henry 
Guehlstorf.
Survivors are the husband, two sons, Harry of Two Rivers and Carl of this city, 
two daughters, Mrs. John Jordan of Cleveland, O., and Ella, at home; one sister, 
Mrs. William Ernst, of Milwaukee; four brothers, August, Albert, Robert and 
William Scheffler, all of Centerville and two grandchildren.
The remains may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Thursday morning until 
the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 2, 1933  P. 2
*******
[bur. 08-04-1933/age 56 yrs/cause: intestinal obstruction/bur. on Henry 
Guehlstorf lot]


HERMAN GUETSCHOW

WAS PIONEER SHOEMAKER OF COUNTY 
Herman Guetschow Had Shop at Two Creeks 30 Years 
Herman Gueschow (sic), one of the pioneer shoemakers of the county who for thirty 
years was engaged in business at Two Creeks, is dead at his home in Rapids where 
he had resided for fifteen years. Mr. Guetschow had been ill for a year and for 
some time past, his death had been only a question of time. 
Born in Germany, Mr. Guetschow came to Manitowoc county in 1868 and located at Two 
Creeks where he followed his trade as a shoemaker. Fifteen years ago he located on 
a farm in Rapids and later retired. He was 70 years of age and is survived by a 
widow and two daughters, Mrs. Herman Schwartz and Mr. Jos. Winter, both residents 
of this city. Three grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held from the home at Rapids Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 25, 1913  P. 8 
********
 [cause: chronic nephritis]


KAROLINE GUETSCHOW

Death in the Polish hospital on Mon. of Mrs. Gitschow(sic). She leaves 
14 children. Burial was Tues. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1893
*****
Friederike Guetschow
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Friederike Guetschow
Death Date	6 Aug 1893
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume 02
Page number  0378
Reel	049
Image	2469
Index Volume 01
Sequence Number	135422
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Friederike Guetschow
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Friederike Guetschow
Color/Sex: White Female
Age: 68
Occupation: Housewife
Birthplace: Mechlenburg
Death Date	6 Aug 1893
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Enlargement of liver and abdominal dropsy
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*******
[Mrs. Karoline Guetschow/bur. 08-08-1893/age 75 yrs./cause: old age]


LUDWIG HERMAN GUETSCHOW

Ludwig Guetschow
Migration • Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992
Name	Ludwig Guetschow
Birth Date	1814
Birthplace	Meklenburgh In Europe
Event Type	Naturalization
Event Date	1 Nov 1856
Event Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Event Place (Original)	Mauitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States Of America
"Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992"
*****
[August Guetschow/bur. 07-11-1873]


MINNA GUETSCHOW    (d. 1924)

Mrs. Minnie (sic) Guetschow passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Minnie 
Schwartz, 721 South Sixteenth street after an illness of several months. Mrs. 
Guetschow was born in Germany April 3, 1850 and came to this country with her 
parents, at the age of three. The family settled in Wisconsin, residing for many 
years at Mishicot. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. Mrs. 
Guetschow was mother of three daughters, one of whom died 13 years ago. She is 
survived by her daughters, Mrs. Minnie Schwartz and Mrs. Emma Winter, both of 
Manitowoc and by four sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 at the German Lutheran church, 
Rev. Karl Machmuller officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 11, 1924  P. 2
********
[bur 12-12-1924/cause: cholecystitis]


MINNIE GUETSCHOW    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Christ Guetschow, 75, of the Town of Newton, died at 1:30 o’clock this 
afternoon at Holy Family hospital. She sustained a broken hip in a fall five 
weeks ago and had been in failing health since that time.
She was born in Manitowoc Feb. 18, 1863 and before her marriage 53 years ago 
she was Miss Minnie Moss. Her husband died in 1917 and she continued to live 
on the homestead farm in Newton.
Surviving are one son, John, on the homestead; three brothers, Charles Moss 
of Canada, Louis and Fred Moss of Loman, Minn.; and three sisters, Mrs. William 
Brandt, city; Mrs. J. D. Worth, Pasadena, Cal.; and Mrs. Augusta Frosch, Cosacha, 
Minn.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer Funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until 
Saturday morning at 11 o’clock when it will be removed to St. John’s Evangelical 
church. The funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Paul 
Blaufuss. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1938  P. 7 
********
[cause: hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. A.A. Brandt lot]


BERTHA GUETZLOE

Mrs. William J. Guetzloe, 74, of 707 Jay street, died Monday night at
the home. She had been seriously ill three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Pfeffer
funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Guetzloe, nee Bertha Matthaeus, was born in Kiel in 1865 and the
family later moved to Nordheim where her father was a well-known
merchant. She was married at Kiel in 1888 to Mr. Guetzloe and they
located in Kiel, where he was postmaster for 18 years. He also
operated a general store. In 1918 the Guetzloes came to this city
to reside.
Last August Mr. and Mrs. Guetzloe celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary.
Survivors are the widower; daughter, Mrs. W.J. Taylor of Wisconsin
Rapids; two sons, Harvey Guetzloe, assistant managing editor of the
New York Times and Lester Guetzloe, assistant professor of journalism
at Ohio State University. (rest missing)
*******
[bur. 07-12-1939/age 73 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on W.J. Guetzloe lot]


HARVEY W. GUETZLOE

Harvey W Getzloe
Military • U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name	Harvey W Getzloe
Race	Caucasian (White)
Marital Status	Single
Birth Date	10 Mar 1892
Birth Place	Wisconsin
Residence Date	1917-1918
Street Address	Blatz Hotel
Residence Place	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Draft Board	01
Physical Build	Slender
Height	Tall 5 - 9
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Gray
"U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
*****
Harvey W Getzloe
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name	Harvey W Getzloe
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Date  10 Mar 1892
Birth Place  USA
Residence Place  New York (City), USA
Military Draft Date	1942
Next of Kin	Tamara Getzloe
"U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
*****
Harvey William Getzloe
Military •  U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Name	Harvey William Getzloe
Record Type	Military Service
Birth Date	10 Mar 1892
Military Date  11 Feb 1919
Residence Place  Manitowoc, Wisconsn
Death Date	26 Feb 1957
"U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
*****
Harvey W Getzloe
Death • U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970
Name	Harvey W Getzloe
Birth Date	10 Mar 1892
Service Number	160 64 15
Service Branch	Navy Reserve Force
Enlistment Date	27 Jun 1918
Discharge Date	30 Sep 1921
Death Date	26 Feb 1957
Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery
Cemetery Location	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970"
*****
Harvey W Getzloe
Death • New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1970
Name	Harvey W Getzloe
Gender  Male
Age  64
Birth Date	abt 1893
Residence Place	New York, USA
Death Date	26 Feb 1957
Death Place	New York, USA
Certificate Number	8927
"New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1970"
*****
[Harvey W. Guetzloe/d 04-10-1957 at Poughkeepsie NY/
age 64 yrs/cremains/bur. on W.J. Guetzloe lot]


MARIE GUETZLOE

Kiel’s Oldest Resident Dies At Advanced Age of 95
The oldest resident of Kiel, and one of the oldest in the county, Mrs. 
Marie Guetzloe, nee Wallich, passed away at her home at 2 o’clock Thursday 
morning of last week. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.
She had reached the age of 95 years and about 11 months.
Mrs. Guetzloe was born in Koln, Germany, February 16, 1836. In 1848 she 
came to America with her parents, landing in Buffalo, N. Y. and came to 
Manitowoc in the spring of 1849. The family settled on a farm in the town 
of Newton, four miles south of Manitowoc. In 1852 her father died, leaving 
her mother with six small children in what may be called a wilderness. In 
1855 she married William G. Guetzloe and settled on the old homestead.
When the Civil war broke out in 1862 her husband volunteered and served 
through the war leaving her to shift as best as she could with five small 
children to support.  At the close of the war he returned an invalid and 
died in 1867.
She never remarried and continued on the farm until 1890 when she retired, 
turning the farm over to her married daughter, Ida. The family consisted 
of three sons, Gustave, William and Charles, and two daughters, Ida and 
Antonia, of which only William J. Guetzloe of Manitowoc, and Charles G. 
Guetzloe, of Kiel, survive.  One child died in early infancy. She had 
resided at Kiel practically since she relinquished the farm, living in
her own home at 513 Broadway, adjacent to the home of her son, Charles, 
who with his family guarded her welfare.
She is survived also by 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the home, the last rites 
being conducted by Emil Meinardus. Pallbearers were Rudolph Greve, Philip A. 
Mueller, and Herman Roehr of this city, and Henry Aggen, Edward Luehrs, and 
Lawrence Hennings of New Holstein. Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc, where her husband was buried 65 years ago.
Those from out of the city present for the last rites included the following: 
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wallich, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bringolff and Miss Lillian 
Gueszloe of Milwaukee; Mrs. Josephine Muesiel and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Guetzloe 
of Manitowoc; Mrs. Norbert Hartung of Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Luehrs
and son Richard.  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aggen and family, and Mr. and Mrs. 
Lawrence Hennings and family, all of New Holstein.
1932
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Resident of County 83 Years Passes
ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS IS SUMMONED
Mother of William J. Guetzloe Dies at Kiel at Age of 95 Years; Came Here in 1848
Another of the early pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county has passed with the 
death of Kiel last night of Mrs. Marie Guetzloe, mother of William J. Guetzloe 
of this city, and one of the oldest residents of the county. Mrs. Guetzloe was 
95 at her death and had been a resident of Manitowoc county since 1848, eighty-
three years, probably the oldest continuous resident at her death.
Native of Germany
Marie Wallich was born at Koln Germany, Feb. 16, 1836 and came to Manitowoc 
county with her parents at the age of 12, the family settling on a farm in 
Newton, four miles south of this city. The death of her father in 1852 left 
the mother and family of six children to fight their way in what was 
virtually a wilderness. The marriage of Mrs. Guetzloe to William Guetzloe 
took place in 1855 and the couple took up their home on the old homestead 
where Mrs. Guetzloe continue to reside until 1890 when after turning the 
farm over to her daughter, she took up her home with a son, Christian, at 
Kiel.
Widowed After Civil War
Mr. Guetzloe, at outbreak of the Civil war, volunteered for service leaving Mrs. 
Guetzloe with five small children on the farm. He returned from the war an 
invalid and passed away in 1867. The widow with her little family carried on and 
Mrs. Guetzloe never married, remaining on the old homestead until taking up her 
residence at Kiel, where the declining years of life were passed with every care 
and attention to "Mother."
Mrs. Guetzloe was the mother of three sons and two daughters, only two sons, 
Christian of Kiel, and William J., of this city, surviving her.
Mrs. Guetzloe passed away at 2 o'clock this morning, death being calm and due to 
advanced age. Funeral services will be conducted at Kiel Saturday and the body 
will be brought to this city for interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 31, 1931 P. 2
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[bur. 1-2-1932/age 95 yrs/cause: senility/bur. on Adolph Wallich lot]


WILLIAM J. GUETZLOE

William J. Guetzloe, 91, retired, died Sunday night at Shady Lane 
Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, where he had resided the past two 
years. His former address was 707 Jay St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Frazier 
Mortuary, Manitowoc, with Christian Science services. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Guetzloe, who was born Feb. 15, 1862, at Newton, had a varied business 
career. He served as postmaster at Kiel for 16 years and then served 
as Manitowoc County circuit court clerk from 1917-1918 before becoming 
office manager for McMullen and Pitz Construction Company, Manitowoc. 
He was employed in that capacity until his retirement in 1936.
In 1888 he married the former Bertha Matthaeus and she died in 1939.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. J. Taylor of Wisconsin Rapids; 
two sons, Harvey W. Guetzloe of New York City and Lester C. Guetzloe 
of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at teh mortuary after 7 p.m. Monday until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Monday, November 2, 1953 pg. M-17
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[d. 11-01-1953/age 91 yrs.]