ELLEN S. KRCMA

Mrs. John F. Krcma, 81, of 1825-A N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with 
the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Ellen Johnson July 15, 1880, at Chicago and received her education 
in Chicago schools. She was employed as a secretary prior to her marriage. She 
was married in July of 1903 to John F. Krcma at Chicago. The couple lived at 
Chicago, Oshkosh and Lake Geneva. Her husband died in 1943 and eight years ago 
she came to Manitowoc to make her home.
Among survivors are five brothers-in-law, Wencil, Charles and Anton Krcma of 
Manitowoc, Anton Dufek of Manitowoc and Joseph Krcma of Chicago; two sisters-
in-law, Mrs. J. J. Stangel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Chicago and 
nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7;30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1962  P. 15
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[Ellen Sophia/d. 06-18-1962/age 81 yrs./widow of John F. Krcma]


JOHN F. KRCMA

John Krcma, 70, former county resident, who has been living a retired life 
at Walworth, Wis., for a number of years, died Monday night in a Janesville 
hospital. He formerly resided in Chicago, where he was engaged in the 
manufacturing business.
Mr. Krcma was born on a farm at Gibson in 1873 and spent his early life on 
the farm. He moved to Chicago where he established himself in business. On 
retiring a few years ago he moved to Walworth.
Survivors are his widow, Ellen, of Walworth; sister, Mrs. Mary Stangel of 
this city; four brothers, Wenzel and Charles of Gibson, Joseph of Chicago, 
Anton of this city.
The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial. It may be viewed at the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Wednesday at 4 p.m. until 
Thursday at 8:30 a.m. when it will be taken to the Sacred Heart church for 
services at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1943 P. 2
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Funeral services for John Krcma, 70, former county resident, who died at 
Walworth, Wis., will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body arrived this afternoon from Walworth and may be viewed at the 
funeral home. The rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30 at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 01-11-1943 at Janesville, WI/age 69 yrs.]


MARY ANN KRCMA

Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krema, died 
yesterday. The child was two months old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 11, 1917, Page 3
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[Marie Krcma/bur. 04-11-1917/cause: convulsions/
bur. on PJ Carberry lot/#32 gr. number]


NORMA KRCMA

Norma A. Krcma, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, peacefully entered into eternal 
life with her family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at the Manitowoc 
Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Norma was born on July 28, 1921, in Port Washington, to the late John and 
Isabelle Watrey Schmit. She graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 
1939, and then continued her education at Manitowoc County Normal where she 
obtained her certificate for teaching. Norma had taught elementary education 
in Manitowoc schools for many years. During her teaching career; she went back 
to school attending evening classes at St. Norbert College in DePere and 
finishing her education at Silver Lake College, where she obtained her bachelor’s 
degree in education in 1960. On July 20, 1946, Norma married Daniel S. Krcma at 
St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Francis Creek. She enjoyed spending her time 
fishing, gardening, reading, knitting, camping, and going to their tree farm 
in Florence County. Norma was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, 
from 5 to 8 p.m. A prayer service will be led by Deacon Alan Boeldt at 7 p.m. 
The visitation will continue on Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo from 
9 am. Until the beginning of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. The Rev. 
Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.harrigan-parksidefuneralhoome.com .
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Alzheimer’s 
Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, at www.alz.org 
or (800) 272-3900.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 21, 2010 


JOSEPH KRCMAR

Death Wed. last week of local resident Joseph Kremar(sic) while paying a visit 
to his daughter in Oconto. The deceased, who was born in Austria, reached 
the age of 81. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was 
held Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901
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[bur. 01-28-1901/cause: old age]


TERESIE KRCMAR

Mrs. Theresa Kremer(sic) passed away at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Frank Kazilek, 1218 South 12th Street, after an illness of 
four days. Decedent was born in Bohemia in 1826 and came here after 
the death of her husband. Mrs. Kremer is survived by Mrs. Jos. 
Svoboda in this city and Mrs. Jos. Sweda of Oconto.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 20, 1912
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[Theresa/bur. 12-23-1912/cause: general debility]


ADOLPH E. KREIE, 86

(By News-Herald Correspondent)
DORCHESTER-Adolph E. Kreie, 86, route 1, Stetsonville, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday 
in the Memorial Hospital at Medford where he had been a patient for the past 
three months.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ at 
Athens with the Rev. Kenneth Dix officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen 
cemetery at Manitowoc.
The body will repose at the Maurina Funeral Home in Dorchester form 3 p.m. Friday 
until the time of services.
Mr. Kreie was born Aug. 30, 1881, at Newton, Wis., and received his education there. 
His marriage to Laura Keil, who preceded him in death in 1938, took place in 1903, 
at Manitowoc.
After their marriage, Mr. Kreie worked for Allis Chalmers in West Allis until 1912, 
when they moved to Stetsonville. They lived and farmed in the town of Deer Creek 
until 1942, when their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rauscher, took 
over the farm operations. Since then, Mr. Kreie had resided with the Rauscher family.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ at Athens.
Survivors in addition to his daughter, Mrs. Rauscher, are three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn 
Ehrenreich, Marshfield; Mrs. Orlean Pope, route 1, Stetsonville; and Mrs. Clyde Knippel 
Richmond, Ill.; three brothers, Herman and Walter Kreie, Manitowoc; and Robert Kreie, 
Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Metzger, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and two sisters.
Marshfield News Herald, Wednesday, June 5, 1968 P. 18
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[d. 06-04-1968, Medford, WI/age 86 yrs/bur. on William Kiel lot]
(30 Aug 1881/Jun 1968/SSDI)


BERTHA MAHNKE KREIE

MRS. KREIE IS DEATH VICTIM 
Native of County Dies At The Home of Daughter
After only a week’s illness, Mrs. Bertha Mahnke Kreie, 71, a native and resident 
of the county her entire life, died early this morning at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Theo. Duebner, 1006 Manila street, with whom she had been making her home. 
Funeral services will be held from the Duebner home Monday afternoon at 1:30 and 
at 2 o’clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Koeninger officiating. Interment 
will be at Evergreen.
The maiden name of the deceased was Bertha Wilsing. She was born at Mishicot in 1860. 
She was married 53 years ago to Christ Mahnke. They resided in this city where Mr. 
Mahnke engaged in the grocery business. He died 18 years ago and she later married 
John Kreie, who is also deceased.
Two sons, Bernard and Herbert Mahnke, both of this city, four daughters, Mrs. Theo. 
Duebner, Mrs. Clarence Krueger, Mrs. Elmer Haupt and Mrs. George Sladkey, all of 
this city, five brothers, Henry, Ernst, William, Charles and August Wilsing, all of 
Sheboygan, a sister, Mrs. Fred Bohling, Sheboygan, and 15 grandchildren survive.
The remains will be removed to the Duebner home on Manila street Sunday morning from 
the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, where they may be viewed up o the time 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1932  P. 2
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[bur. 8-29-1932/age 71 yrs/cause: pylonc carcino/bur. on F. & C. Mahnke lot]


CARL C. KREIE    (d. 1984)

Carl C. Kreie, 58, of 3807 Rock St., Mantowoc, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, at St. 
Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kreie was born April 21, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of the late Herman E. and 
Elizabeth Mahnke Kreie. He grew up and was educated in local schools and was a 
1943 graduate of Lincoln High School. He married Gladys L. Hamernik on Sept. 27, 
1946, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kreie was 
employed at Wisconsin Fuel and Light Co. since 1955. He was a member of Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the United 
States Army from 1943 to 1945.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl T. and Shirley 
Kreie of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila A. and James L. Ewald of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Norman Kreie of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Clarabelle Eden 
of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Kristy Kreie and Emily and John Ewald; niece, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. 
Orville Kreie.
Friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from noon to 
the time of services on Friday. Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1984  P. 3
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[d. at Appleton, WI]


CARL T. KREIE    (d. 2011)

Carl T. Kreie, age 64, of 2010 Fairmont Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 14, 2011, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Carl was born on October 16, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Gladys 
(Hamernik) Kreie. He graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High in 1966. Carl married 
Shirley Zirbel on May 10, 1969, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in 
Manitowoc. He was employed at the Manitowoc Company for 39 years until his 
retirement in 2007. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife: Shirley Kreie, Manitowoc; one daughter: Kristy Kreie, 
Manitowoc; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: James Ewald, Manitowoc; Joan 
(Don) Pahl, Maribel; Suzanne Diestler, Hartford; Laurel (Daniel) Fagan, Manitowoc; 
Anne (Russell) Vogt, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Sheila Ewald; his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law: Roland and Mildred Zirbel; one brother-in-law: 
Louis Diestler
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Paul Schossow 
and Rev. Nicholas Maglietto will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc 
is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or 
Manitowoc Lutheran High.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Vincent's 
Hospital in Green Bay and the nurses and staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center 
for the compassionate care given to Carl.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 2011 


EARL J. KREIE

Earl J. Kreie, 48, of 1115 Division St., Manitowoc, died at 9 p.m. Friday. He 
was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Paul H. Blaufus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military rites will be by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kreie was born June 6, 1915, at Manitowoc, son of Walter Kreie and the late 
Emma Bruns Kreie. He was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, attending public 
schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School and he Class of 1933. He 
married Esther Holdorff May 21, 1952, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 
1962. He was owner and proprietor of Kreie's lunch at 1406 Washington St., 
Manitowoc, for 16 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in 
Germany, a member of the United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Cedar Lake 
Improvement Assn., American Legion, Food Service Executives Assn. Inc., Manitowoc 
Musicians Assn., Wisconsin Restaurant Assn., National Restaurant Assn., United 
Commercial Travelers of America Council No. 232 of Manitowoc, Izaak Walton League 
of America of Manitowoc, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 and the Independent 
Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55.
Survivors include four sons, Ronald and Roland of Fond du Lac and Gary and Earl P. 
at home; three daughters, Barbara, Loraine and Karen at home; his father and a 
sister, Mrs. George (Marie) Teesch of Manitowoc. Three sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where memorial services 
will be at 7:30 p.m. by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55.
Two Rivers Reporter, August 3, 1963  P. M-9 
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[d. 08-02-1963/age 48 yrs./bur. on Walter Kreie lot]


ELIZABETH KREIE

Elisabeth W A Mahnke
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Elisabeth W A Mahnke
Gender  Female
Race  White
Birth Date  6 Sep 1886
Birth Place  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Christian Mahnke
Mother  Bertha Gilsing
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Elisabeth Wilhelmine Mahuke
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Elisabeth Wilhelmine Mahuke
Marriage Date  20 Nov 1909
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Herman Emil Kreie
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"


EMMA KREIE

Mrs. Walter Kreie, 66, died at her home, 1115 Division St., Manitowoc, Tuesday 
evening following a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Reformed Church 
with Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kreie was born Emma Bruns in the town of Newton in 1885. She was married 
to Mr. Kreie in 1904. They moved to Manitowoc immediately after. She was a 
member of the Women’s Guild at the First Reformed Church.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. George Teesch, of Manitowoc; a 
son, Earl of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Waak of Route 4, Manitowoc, and 
Mrs. Henry Vollheim of West Allis; and three grandchildren.
The body will be in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Thursday until 
10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1952  P. 14
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[bur. 02-29-1952/age 66 yrs./wife of Walter Kreie]


ESTHER C. KREIE

Mrs. Earl Kreie, 31, of 1115 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient several days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Esther Holdorff June 3, 1930, daughter of the late Herman Holdorff 
and Lillian Groth. She was married May 21, 1952, to Earl Kreie at Manitowoc. 
She lived at Manitowoc all her life and had attended parochial schools in the 
city.
Among survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lillian Holdorff; her husband; three daughters, 
Barbara, Lorraine and Karen; two sons, Gary and Earl P. at home; five brothers, 
Alvin, Elmer, Edwin and Earl of Manitowoc and Herman of Appleton and two sisters, 
Mrs. M. C. Wilcox of Manitowoc and Mrs. Merlin Leibzeit of Appleton.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1962  P. 5
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[d. 03-16-1962/age 31 yrs./wife of Earl Kreie/bur. on Walter Kreie lot]


GARY EARL KREIE

Gary E. Kreie, age 46, of 1023 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 
1999 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at St. John's 
United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Gary was born on Dec. 12, 1952 in Manitowoc to the late Earl and Esther Holdorf 
Kreie. On Dec. 1, 1973, he married Debbie Klabunde at St. John's United Church 
of Christ in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie, Manitowoc; three sons, Gary Jr., Jonathan and 
Bradly, all at home; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Gwendolyn and Shane Taylor, 
New York and Rebecca and Rafael Alvarez, Texas; five grandchildren, Racheal, Bailey, 
Queton, Nathan and Raiden.
He also is survived by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ronald and Shirley Kreie, 
Fond du Lac and Earl P. Kreie, Manitowoc; three sisters and one brother-in-law, 
Barbara Todd, Texas, Lori and Dave Nicolette, Arena, and Karen Kreie, Manitowoc.
Also surviving are his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Arlene Klabunde, 
Manitowoc; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relative, friends 
and a special sister-in-law and friend, Tina Matthies.
Gary also was preceded in death by one brother, Roland.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening and on 
Wednesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Many troubles
I have encountered
In my life
But also much
Happiness with
Family and my
Wife
Now that my life
Here is through
I can go be with
My parents whom
My years with
Were far too few
Special friend,
Tina Matthies
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1999  P. A2


GLADYS L. KREIE

Gladys L. Kreie, age 72, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, February 14, 
2000, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2000, at
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 9th & Pine St., Manitowoc, Rev. Dennis Broehm
will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Gladys was born October 13, 1927, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adolph
and Clara Schlager Hamernik. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. She
married Carl. C. Kreie, September 27, 1946, at First German Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Carl preceded Gladys in death, January 25, 1984, after 37
years of marriage. Gladys was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Gladys
enjoyed her family, playing cards with family and friends and cooking.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Carl T. and Shirley Kreie; a
daughter and son-in-law, Sheila A. and James L. Ewald, all of Manitowoc; three
grandchildren, Kristy Kreie, Emily Jandrey and John Ewald; a great grand-
daughter, Faith LeeAnn Jandrey; two sisters, Florine Bielowski, Delores Linn,
both of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, Carl C. Kreie, she is preceded in
death by a sister, Irene Maedke.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home,
Manitowoc from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT) and on Thursday at the church
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Kreie family would like to thank the staff at Holy Family Memorial
Medical Center and River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center for their
caring & compassion and also family and friends for all their cards, flowers,
and support during Glady's brief illness.
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 2000


HERMAN KREIE

Herman E. Kreie, 87 formerly of 1612 Division St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Herbert Keating will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kreie was born May 5, 1892, in the Town of Newton, son of the late John and 
Louise Schmitz Kreie. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a life resident 
of the city. Nov. 20, 1909, he married Elizabeth W. Mahnke. She preceded him in 
death June 18, 1925. He married Linda M. Waak Bruns Oct. 30, 1926, in First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death Sept. 28, 1973. Mr. Kreie 
had been employed with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for about 35 years, 
retiring in 1956. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Norman Kreie and Carl and Gladys 
Kreie and a step-son and step daughter-in-law, Milton and Sally Bruns of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Clarbell (sic) Sorenson of Phoenix, Ariz., and a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Myrtle Kreie of Bellville, Mich.; a brother, Robert Kreie of Indianapolis, 
Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Metzger of Manitowoc, 21 grandchildren, numerous great 
grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A son, the Rev. Orville Kreie and a 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Marion Stanzel, preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1979  P. 3
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[widower of Elizabeth Kreie]


JOHN KREIE

SUDDEN DEATH JOHN KREIE OF APOPLEXY
John Kreie, a pioneer resident of the city, died suddenly at the 
family home at 115 Division street last evening following a stroke 
of paralysis. Mr. Kreie had been up and about as usual yesterday 
and had not complained of feeling indisposed and his death came at 
9:30 without warning. He was born in Newton, December 8th 1850 and 
had always made his home in the county. He was twice married, his 
first wife passing away in 1908 and two years later he was wed to 
Mrs. C. Mahnke who survives him now. Besides the widow, three 
daughters and five sons are living. They are Mrs. Ida Boerckman, 
Mrs. Wm. Kluzemski and Mrs. Adolph Metzger all of this city. Wm. 
Kreie of Antigo, Adolph, Walter and Herman of Stetsonville and 
Robert of Indianapolis. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon and services will be held at the late home and at the 
German Reformed church. Interment will be at Evergreen. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 16, 1919 Page 5
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[bur. 06-18-1919/cause: apoplexy/bur. on John Kreie lot]


LAURA (KIEL) KREIE

DEATH FOLLOWS A 4-DAY ILLNESS 
Mrs. Adolph Kreie Dies at Stetsonville, Buried Here
Mrs. Adolph Kreie, 58, native of Manitowoc County, died today at her home at 
Stetsonville, Wis., after an illness of four days. 
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kiel of the Town of 
Franklin. Her maiden name was Laura Kiel. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. 
Kreie moved to Milwaukee and 24 years ago, they went to Stetsonville where 
they operated a farm. 
Besides the widower, survivors are four daughters and one son, Mrs. Evelyn 
Ehrenreich, Amy, Orlean, Marjorie and Elmer, all of Stetsonville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Elton Morgan, Cato and Mrs. Irving Fricke, city; one brother, George W. 
Kiel, Manitowoc, route 5. 
The body will arrive in this city Saturday night and may be viewed after 9 am 
Sunday until the time of the funeral at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. The funeral 
will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at Pfeffer's, with the Rev. Gilbert 
Wernecke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., March 26, 1937 page 17
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[Laura E./bur. 03-29-1937/d. at Village of Athens, WI/cause: cerebral 
hemorrhage/bur. on William M. Kiel lot]


LINDA KREIE BRUNS

Mrs. Herman (Linda) Kreie, 84, of 1612 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a year's illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kreie, nee Linda Waak, was born July 21, 189, in the Town of Newton, daughter 
of the late Theodore and Fredericka Ruchhoeft Waak. She was married to Edwin Bruns 
June 25, 1913, in the Town of Newton. He preceded her in death July 25, 1917. She 
was married to Herman Kreie Oct. 30, 1926, at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. She was a lifetime Manitowoc resident and member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include her husband, Herman; a son, Milton Bruns, of Manitowoc; two 
step-sons, Norman and Carl Kreie, of Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Mrs. Orvin 
(Clarabelle) Sorenson, of Mishicot; two brothers, Emil and William Waak, of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Miss Alma and Miss Lillian Waak, and Mrs. Harvey 
(Hilda) Phalen, of Manitowoc; 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. A 
daughter, Marian Stanzel, a step-son, Rev. Orville Kreie, three brothers and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday and from 12:30 p.m. at the church until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1973  P. 3
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[d. 09-28-1973/age 84 yrs./wife of Herman Kreie/bur. on Mrs. Edwin Bruns lot]
(Jul 21, 1889/Sep 1973/SSDI) 


LORRAINE KREIE

Seven Year Old daughter of W. Kreie Dies 
Death, after playing in the shadow of the Kreie home for six months, brought 
sorrow late last evening when little Lorraine, seven year old daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Walter Kreie, 1115 Division street, claimed life of the little one 
who had suffered from heart trouble for more than half a year. She is survived 
by her parents and one brother, Earl, and a sister, Marie. Funeral services 
will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home to the First Reformed church 
where Rev. Otto Menke will conduct services at 2 o’clock. The body will be 
interred at Evergreen.
Born in Stetsonville, Wis., June 16, 1919, Lorraine moved to this city with her 
parents at the age of eight months and has since lived here, having been in 
attendance at the Jefferson school, in the second grade, at the time she was 
forced to leave school because of ill health. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 1, 1926  P. 2


LOUISA KREIE

Death Monday following an operation in Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. 
Louise Kreie, a resident of Town Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached 
the age of 58, leaves her husband, 6 sons and 3 daughters. She is also 
survived by her mother and several sisters. The funeral will be held 
this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908 
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Mrs. John Kreie of the town of Manitowoc died at Holy Family hospital Monday 
after an operation had been performed. She had been ill for four weeks. She was 
57 years old and leaves a husband and ten children. The funeral took place this 
(Thursday) afternoon. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 30, 1908
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DEATH OF MRS. KREI (sic)
Wife of Fair Director, Ill Four Weeks; Dies in City
Death was the end of an illness of four weeks for Mrs. John Krei, Town of 
Manitowoc, her demise occurring at the Holy Family Hospital Monday after an 
operation had been undertaken. Mrs. Krei, who is the wife of John Krei, an 
officer of the Industrial association was 57 years of age and the mother of 
ten children. She was a woman who had a host of friends who will mourn her 
demise. The funeral will be held Thursday with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 28, 1908
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[Louisa KREI/bur. 07-31-1908/cause: kidney]


OSCAR KREIE

Oscar Kreie, 32 years of age, son of John Kreie, 1415? Division street, 
who has been located on a farm near Milwaukee, died in a Milwaukee 
hospital of influenza Monday night. The remains will be brought here 
and the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the 
Division street home, Rev. Grether officiating. 
The deceased was born in the town of Newton, on Jan. 28, 1886 and was 
a member of the regular army for three years with a Wyoming regiment. 
He served in the Philippines and also was a member of the regiment 
guarding San Francisco after the earthquake and fire there some years 
ago. Besides the father, five brothers, William at Antigo, Adolph at 
Stetsonville, Robert, Indianapolis and Walter and Herman of this city 
and three sisters. Mrs. Ida Boeckmann, Mrs. Wm. Kluzinski and Mrs. 
Adolph Metzger all of this city survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 30, 1918, Page 4
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[bur. 10-31-1918/age 32 yrs/cause: pneumonia/bur. on John Kreie lot]


WALTER M. KREIE

Walter M. Kreie, 84, of 1115 Division St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kreie was born May 23, 1884, in the Town of Newton, son of the late John 
and Louisa Schmitz Kreie. He married Emma Bruns May 1, 1904, and the couple 
settled at Manitowoc. His wife died Feb. 26, 1952.
Prior to retirement in 1954, Mr. Kreie had been employed for more than 30 years 
by J. Pfeffer Sons, Manitowoc. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 706.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. George (Marie) Teesch, of Manitowoc, two 
brothers, Herman, of Manitowoc and Robert, of Indianapolis, Ind., a sister, Mrs. 
Emma Metzger, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
A son, three daughters, three brothers, two sisters and a grandson preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11:30 a.m. Saturday 
when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state 
until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1969  P. 3


BERNICE IDA KREIL

Bernice I. Kreil, age 81, of 3716 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, Feb. 5, 2005 in Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at Bethany 
Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and 
Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Bernice was born June 23, 1923 in Manitowoc County, the daughter of the late 
Henry and Anna Schrank Pleuss. She was a 1941 graduate of Manitowoc's Lincoln 
High School. On March 17, 1943, Bernice was married to Edward A. Kreil at St. 
John Ev. Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. Edward preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 
2001. Bernice was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law: Jan (Joanne) Kreil of 
Manitowoc; Jim (Julie) Kreil of Two Rivers; Jeff (Elaine) Kreil of Manitowoc; 
six grandchildren: Craig (Lorene) Kreil of Mishawaka, Ind.; Cory Kreil of Denison, 
Texas; Curt (Angela) Kreil of Wills Point, Texas; Jodie Kreil of Manitowoc; Nick 
Kreil of Manitowoc; Jamie Kreil of Manitowoc; four great-grandchildren: Madison, 
Evan, Lindsey and Abby; one step great-granddaughter: Morgan; one sister: Viola 
Rusch of rural Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Florence 
Pleuss of Manitowoc; Marie Mayer of Florida; Harold (Grace) Kreil of Manitowoc; 
Earl Stock of Manitowoc; a special niece: Diane Knowles of Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Edward, five brothers: Harvey, Norman, Erwin, Henry and 
Raymond Pleuss and by six sisters: Linda Vogt, Erna Haupt, Elsie Grosshuesch, 
Anna Baryenbruch, Irene Baryenbruch, and one infant sister. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc, 818 State St. on Tuesday from 4:30 until 7 p.m. and on Wednesday at 
the Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Memorial contributions would be appreciated for Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2005


EDWARD A. KREIL

Edward A. Kreil, age 82, formerly of 3716 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
Aug. 6, 2001 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on 
Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. The Rev. Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside services will be accorded by the American Legion 
Post #88.
Edward was born on Jan. 27, 1919, in Manitowoc, the son of the late Frank and Esther 
Folletz Kreil. He attended Manitowoc Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1937. Edward served with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1941 
until 1945. He served on the Joseph T. Dickman, an Army Transport Ship. Edward served 
in North Africa, Normandy and the invasion of Okinawa. He was married to Bernice 
Pleuss on March 17, 1943 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. 
Edward was a foreman at Invincible Office Furniture for many years until his 
retirement in 1985. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Church and American 
Legion Post #88.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice of Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law: 
Jan E. and Joanne Kreil, Manitowoc; James F. and Julie Kreil, Two Rivers; Jeffrey L. 
Kreil, Manitowoc, and special friend, Elaine Epstein; six grandchildren: Craig (Lorene) 
Kreil, Oshkosh; Cory Kreil, Texas; Curt Kreil, Texas; Jodie Kreil, Manitowoc; Nick 
Kreil, Manitowoc; Jamie Kriel, Manitowoc; two great-grandchildren: Madison and Evan 
Kreil; one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Grace Kreil, Manitowoc; and one 
sister and brother-in-law: June and Earl Stock, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an 
infant sister.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 
State St., Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, and Friday at the 
church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 2001 P. A3


ESTHER KREIL    (d. 1981)

Mrs. Frank (Esther) Kreil, 81, a resident of Family Heritage Home, formerly of 
1318 Green St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, November 3, at the home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kreil, nee Ester Folletz, was born April 7, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Sam and Lena Seluga Folletz. She grew up in Manitowoc, was educated in 
Manitowoc schools and lived here all her life. She was married to Frank A. Kreil 
June 22, 1918, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Kreil was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and a life member of Shoto conservation Club.
Survivors include her husband, Frank, two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and 
Bernice Kreil and Harold and Grace Kreil of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, 
June and Earl Stock of Albany, Calif.; two brothers, Arthur Folletz of Manitowoc 
and Walter Folletz of South Dakota; three sisters, Mrs. T.C. (Eleanor) Eckhart 
and Mrs. Wilber (Isabel) Maertz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Alfred (Martha) Naibert of 
Sturgeon Bay, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
An infant daughter, Esther, and a brother, Erwin preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday, and at the church from noon until the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1981 P. 3
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[wife of Frank A. Kreil]


ESTHER ERNA KREIL    (d. 1925)

Mourn Death of Infant Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krell(sic), 1318 Green Street, are mourning the death of 
their four months old daughter, Esther Erna, which occurred at the home Sunday
morning from an attack of stomach flu. The funeral will be held from the home
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating and
burial will be at Evergreen. Surviving the little one besides the parents are
two brothers, Edward and Harold, and a sister, June.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 26, 1925 p.2
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[d. Sept. 27, 1925/bur. Sept. 29, 1925]
(news has d. Sept. 25, 1925)


FRANK A. KREIL

Frank A. Kreil, 88, formerly of 1318 Green Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning, February 8, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the 
American Legion Drews Bleser Post Mo. 88.
Mr. Kreil was born August 1, 1896, at Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Fred 
and Pauline Wellner Kreil. He grew up and was educated at Merrill. He married 
Esther E. Folletz on June 22, 1918, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on November 3, 1961. Mr. Kreil was employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company from 1941-1953. He was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Kreil was a veteran of World War I, serving in 
the United States Army as a Medic and member of the American Legion Drews Bleser 
Post No. 88. He was a life member of the Shoto Conservation Club. Frank enjoyed 
fishing and more recently playing Sheepshead with his friends.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward A. and Bernice I. Kreil 
and Harold T. and Grace N. Kreil of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, June M. 
and Earl Stock of Albany, California; 5 grandsons, Jerry, Jan, James, Kenneth 
and Jeffrey; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Radtke of Milwaukee; a step-brother, four 
stepsisters, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Esther.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and at the church on Tuesday from noon to the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1985  P. 3
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[widower of Esther Kreil]


KENNETH A. KREIL

Kenneth A. Kreil, age 45, of 628 S. Lee St., Appleton, died unexpected, Sunday, 
January 10, 1993, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 1993, at St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church, with the Rev. Harry Barryman officiating and burial to take 
place at St. Joseph Cemetery.
He was born July 31, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of Harold and Grace Kreil. He married 
Barbara VanBoxtel, November 30, 1968 in Manitowoc. He was employed by Badger Metals 
for 20 years as a design engineer. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 
Appleton Area Jaycees, the Ashare Corporation, and was a past leader and active in 
Boy Scout Troup N. 129.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Jennifer; two sons, Scott and 
Robert, all at home; his parents, Harold and Grace Kreil, Manitowoc; father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, Ray and Louise VanBoxtel, Seymour; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Jerry and Mary Kreil, Freemont, Calif.; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by a sister-in-law, DebbieVan DenElzen.
Friends may call at Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel, 606 N. Oneida St, 
Appleton, from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 1993, and again on Wednesday, from 
8 a.m. until the time of service. A Parish Wake Service will be held Tuesday at 
7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1993  P. A2
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[d. at Appleton WI/cremains/bur. on Frank Kreil lot]


CLARA KREIMANN

Mrs. Leland Kreimann, 64, of 2845 W. McLean Ave., Chicago, died Wednesday evening 
after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Harvey H. Rakow officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Clara Krueger was born April 26, 1895, in the Town of Eaton, daughter 
of the late Henry and Anna Wesener Krueger. She was married June 18, 1919, at 
Niles Church in Eaton and the couple moved to Manitowoc, leaving for Chicago eight 
years ago. Mr. Kreimann was maintenance man at Evangelical Alliance Mission. Mrs. 
Kreimann was a member of Ravenswood Baptist Church at Chicago.
Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. David (Shirley) Boyes, missionary 
in North Nigeria, Africa, Mrs. Leslie (Caroline) Sapsford, a missionary at Hokohama, 
Japan, and Mrs. William (Pearl) Ahlswede of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a son, the Rev. 
Gladwin Kreimann of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; and five brothers, Ervin and Clarence of 
Manitowoc, George of Valders, Oscar of Plymouth and Ben of Luxemburg. A brother, 
Rueben, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. Friday until 11 
a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie 
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1960  P. 17 
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[d. 02-17-1960 at Chicago IL/age 64 yrs./cause: ca of breast/wife of Leland Kreimann 
(wife #1)]


LELAND KREIMANN

Leland Kreimann, 77, of 4412 N. Campbell St., Chicago, Ill., died Thursday at 
Rosewood Manor Nursing Home, Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kreimann was born Sept. 12, 1893, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Edward and Emma Scheling Kreimann. He attended schools in the Town 
of Schleswig and at Kiel. Following his schooling, he owned and leased various gas 
stations in the Manitowoc area until 1942. He married Clara Krueger June 18, 1919, 
in the Town of Eaton. He later was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until 
1952 when the couple moved to Chicago. His wife preceded him in death in 1960. He 
then married Mrs. Mildred Bextel May 26, 1962, at Chicago. Mr. Kreimann was a member 
of the Bowmanville Baptist Church, Chicago, of which he was a deacon and Sunday 
school teacher for many years.
Survivors include his wife; a son, the Rev. Gladwin Kreimann, of Mountain View, 
Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Shirley) Boyes of Kano, North Africa, Mrs. Leslie 
(Caroline) Sapsford of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mrs. William (Pearl) Ahlswede of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Miss Anita Kreimann, of Chicago; a sister, Miss Lily 
Kreimann, of New Holstein and 15 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at 
the church Monday from noon until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1971
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[d. 03-11-1971 at Chicago IL/age 77 yrs.]
(12 Sep 1893/Mar 1971/SSDI)


ORIS KREIMANN

Notes from Schleswig:
Miss Lillian and Harry Kreimann, accompanied by Mrs. William Zick of Kiel 
attended the funeral of Oris Lee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kreimann 
at Manitowoc Monday. The little one died early Saturday morning reaching the 
age of two months.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 5, 1928
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those 
who in any way assisted us in the death of our infant son. We are 
especially grateful to the Rev. Lewis for his words of consolation, 
the donors of cars and floral offerings, pallbearers, friends, 
relatives and neighobors. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kreimann and Family
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 04, 1928  P. 3
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[The burial permit has died 3/30/1928 in Manitowoc, cause of death: 
pulmonary hemorrhage, buried 4/2/1928 (baby space purchased 3/31/1928 
by Leland Kreimann).


EARL J. KREISA, SR.

Earl J. Kreisa, Sr., age 89, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001 at Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center, Manitowoc, Wis., where he had been a resident in assisted living 
for the past two years.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. William B. Plank officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Earl was born Jan. 23, 1912 in Two Rivers, Wis., son of the late Joseph and 
Anna Malechek Kreisa. He was educated in the Two Rivers School System, 
graduating from high school where he was captain of the swim team and played 
most varsity sports. After high school, Earl worked for a pharmacy in Two 
Rivers. He also worked for Carnation Condensed Milk in Chilton, Wis., Sparta, 
Mich., and Clarksburg, W. Va. He worked for a condensery (sic) in Watertown 
and White House Milk and the A&P Store in Manitowoc. The job he loved best was 
as a draftsman for Hamilton Manufacturing, where he worked until his retirement. 
Earl married Naomi Plinske on Sept. 21, 1938 in Milwaukee. Naomi preceded him 
in death in 1988.
Earl belonged to the Meadow Links Mens and Couples Golf league for many years. 
He also was a member of the Barbershop Chorus, Manitowoc. He and his wife moved 
to Bet Mar Acres in Zypherhills, Fla. for most of the year but maintained a 
residence in Manitowoc, returning each summer. Earl was an avid and accomplished 
golfer. In addition to golfing at Bet Mar Acres, he sang in the community chorus 
and served as chairman of the grounds committee. In 1997, Earl sold his residence 
in Florida and returned to Manitowoc. Earl was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church, where he was ordained a ruling elder, sang in the choir and occasionally 
taught Sunday School.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Renee Kreisa Jr., Black 
Mountain, N.C.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Alice Boch, Grand Haven, Mich., 
Susan and Donald Broeckert, St. Nazianz, Wis.; five grandchildren, Karen and Scott 
Wohtola, Park City, Utah, Jim and Allison Kreisa, North Bend, Ohio, Elizabeth and 
Eric Riley, London, England, Eli Broeckert and Cassie Broeckert, both of St. 
Nazianz; two great-grandchildren, Linden and Tommy Kreisa, North Bend, Ohio; one 
sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Carl Kuehl, Kewaunee, Wis., one brother and 
sister-in-law, Joe and Georgia Kreisa, Las Vegas, Nev. One niece and eight nephews 
also survive. Besides his parents and wife, Naomi, Earl was preceded in death by 
his older brother Clarence Kreisa, and one son-in-law, Jan Boch.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 2001 P. A3
*****
[cremation] 


NAOMI L. KREISA

Mrs. Earl (Naomi L.) Kreisa, 72, of 1030 N. 14th Street, Manitowoc and Zephyrhills, 
Florida, died Sunday afternoon, June 19, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate with cremation having taken place. 
Following the service friends and relatives may gather with the family in the 
Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Kreisa was born April 11, 1916 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and 
Hilda Miller Plinske. She was a 1934 graduate of Lincoln High School and married 
Earl J. Kreisa on September 20, 1938 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mrs. Kreisa was an 
active member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc where she served as past 
assistant church treasurer. She was a member of the choir and was a Sunday School 
Teacher and active in the Church Growth Groups. Mrs. Kreisa was employed at Mirro 
Corporation, retiring in 1976. She was also active in the Meadow Links Golf 
Association and past officer of the Couples Club.
Survivors include her husband, Earl; a son, Pastor Earl Jr. and his wife, Renee 
Kreisa of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters and a son-in-law, Alice Kreisa of Manitowoc 
and Susan and Don Broeckert of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin and five grandchildren, Karen, 
Jim and Elizabeth Kreisa and Eli and Cassie Broeckert.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian church. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 20, 1988 page 14
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[cremains/wife of Earl J. Kreisa]


EMMA KREJCAREK

Mrs. Emma Krejcarek, 42, Franklin, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. 
She had been ill a week.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hussar undertaking 
parlors, Kellnersville. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Mrs. Krejcarek, nee Emma Havlichek, was born in Kossuth in 1896. In 1916 she 
was married to Fred Krejcarek and they took up their home on a farm near Polifka’s 
Corner. Mr. Krejcarek died three and a half years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Viola, Franklin; three sons, Edward, Clarence and Lester, 
Franklin; mother, Mrs. Caroline Havlichek, city; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Basken, 
Francis Creek, Mrs. Harry Orchekowsky, and Mrs. Henry Cayemberg, both of this city; 
brother, Joseph, Franklin.
The body may be viewed at the Kellnersvile funeral home until the hour of the 
services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1938  P. 2
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[bur. 04-02-1938/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Fred Krejcarek lot]
*******
In the Polifka's Corners section:
Fred Krajerek and Emma Havlechek were married Tuesday, 
the 22nd, the wedding being a quiet one, the nupial knot 
being tied at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 25, 1916 P.4
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Last Tuesday Mr. Fred Krejcarek was married to Miss Emma Havlicek. 
The marriage took place at Manitowoc. Hon. Judge Chloupek tied the 
knot. After the ceremony they went South for their honeymoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1916


FRED KREJCAREK

FARMER FOUND DEAD IN BARN BY YOUNG SON 
Fred Krejcarek Was Worried Over Conditions Involving Newly-purchased Farm 
Depressed because the wet weather prevented the harvesting of his clover crop, 
Fred Krejcarek, 48, Polifka’s Corners, was found hanging in his barn this 
morning. Krejcarek was found by his 14-year-old son, Edward, at 5:30 this 
morning, an hour after he had gone into the barn to milk.
No threat or indication of his action was given by Krejcarek, his family said 
today. He had been worried and depressed for some time, however, over financial 
conditions involving his farm, which he purchased two months ago from John Shanda, 
the family said.
At 4:40 this morning Krejcarek went to the barnyard with his wife to milk the 
cows. While his wife went to the pasture to drive in the cattle Krejcarek, instead 
of going to the milk shed as usual, walked into the barn. Although his wife noticed 
that he walked past the shed contrary to his usual habits, she paid no attention to 
him. Edward, wondering at his father’s continued absence, went to the barn and found 
him hanging from a rafter. 
No Inquest
Coroner Gerald Rau of Two Rivers pronounced the man a victim of suicide. No inquest 
will be held, Rau said.
Fred Krejcarek was born in Cooperstown and always made his home in the county. He 
took up farming and operated farms in Franklin and Kossuth before taking over the 
present farm two months ago.
Eighteen years ago he was married to Emily Havlichek. Survivors are his widow, a 
daughter Violet; three sons, Edward, Clarence and Lester; his mother, Mrs. Rosie 
Krejcarek; three brothers, Emil of Franklin, Joseph of Kossuth and Miles of this 
city; and three sisters, Mrs. John Wilhelm, Kenosha, Mrs. Joseph Holley, Bolt, and 
Mrs. William Grall, city.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Husar and Wachal funeral home at 
Kellnersville, where the body may be viewed. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1934  P. 1
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[bur. 7-12-1934/cause: suicide by hanging]
********
Kossuth news:
Fred Greycarek and Emma Havlicek were married last Tuesday. 
They have departed on a honeymoon trip. After the return 
they will make their home here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 28, 1916 P.4
*******
In the Polifka's Corners section:
Fred Krajerek and Emma Havlechek were married Tuesday, 
the 22nd, the wedding being a quiet one, the nupial knot 
being tied at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 25, 1916 P.4
********
Last Tuesday Mr. Fred Krejcarek was married to Miss Emma Havlicek. 
The marriage took place at Manitowoc. Hon. Judge Chloupek tied the 
knot. After the ceremony they went South for their honeymoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1916
*******
Kossuth news:
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krajcarek certainly had a lively bunch 
invited when they returned home from their honeymoon trip 
from Kenosha. The wedding party took place at his parents' 
place March 3. Dancing and singing continued all night, and 
refreshments were served and all wished the couple good 
luck and happiness. Those attending were Messres. and Mesdames 
Mat. Ledvina, Emil Krejcarek, John Wattawa, Joseph Krall, 
Joseph Cisler, Joseph Baumann, John Reznichek and Joseph Serl 
and his "best one."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1916 P.4


JOSEPH KREJCAREK

KOSSUTH MAN AUTO MISHAP
NECK BROKEN WHEN CAR GOES INTO DITCH 
Christmas Eve Tragedy Near Branch Claims J. Krejcarek
Joseph Krejcarek Sr., 68, well known resident of the town of Kossuth, met death 
late Thursday afternoon when the automobile in which he was driving with his son 
Joseph Krejcarek Jr., left the road in making a turn of the highway, skidded and 
crashed through a fence and into the ditch. Mr. Krejcarek suffered a broken neck 
at the base of the skull and other injuries and died within a few minutes of the 
accident, being dead when Dr. V. Kellner, of Maribel, who was summoned reached 
the scene. The body was taken to the home.
Mr. Krejcarek and his son were enroute to their home near Reifs Mills, Krejcarek, 
Jr., driving the car and the aged man occupying the rear seat of the Ford sedan. 
At a turn in the highway a mile north of Branch the younger Krejcarek saw a car 
approaching from the north and fearing a collision attempted to turn the corner. 
The car skidded and went into the ditch with fatal injury to the aged occupant. 
Joseph Krejcarek, Jr., the driver, escaped unhurt, suffering only a minor injury 
to the knee.
Victim struck Top 
From the indications Krejcarek Sr., was thrown from his seat and struck his head 
against the top of the car, probably thrown back to have his neck strike the back 
of the seat which caused the fatal injury. He suffered an injury to the eye, which 
was badly discolored but in just what manner this was caused is unexplainable. 
The car was badly damaged and some trouble was experienced in removing the body 
of the unfortunate victim after the accident.
Farmer for Years
Mr. Krejcarek was one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county and had been 
engaged in farming near Reifs Mills for many years the farm being located near 
the school about a mile from the Mills. He was well known in the section where 
he resided. 
In addition to his work in farming, Mr. Krejcarek followed the carpenter trade 
and had been engaged on many contracts in the section about his home. He was 
married forty-two years ago to Rose Zaruba, the widow who with seven children 
survive him, the children being Fred Krejcarek, Kellnersville, Mr. Joseph Holly, 
Stangelville, Mrs. John Wilhelm, Kenosha, Mrs. Reuben Groll, this city, Emil 
Krajcarek, Kellnersville, Miles of this city and Joseph at home.
Ed Grimm, driver of the car which Krejcarek, 14, sought to avoid and Mr. Grimm, 
who is cheesemaker at the Palm Grove Cheese factory assisted the son in caring 
for the unfortunate victim of the accident and took the body of the dead man to 
his home.
The funeral of Mr. Krejcarek will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at Reifs 
Mills church and burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 26, 1925  P. 6


ROSE KREJCAREK

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Krejcarek, 83, of Francis Creek, who died 
yesterday will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral home in 
Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic church in Francis Creek. 
The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery in 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krejcarek, nee Rose Zaruba, was born in Cooperstown in 1886 and was 
married to Joseph Krejcarek in 1866. They lived on farms in Cooperstown and 
Kossuth and following Mr. Krejcarek’s death 25 years ago, Mr. Krejcarek made 
her home with her son Joseph, in Francis Creek. 
Mrs. Krejcarek was a member of the St. Ann Sodality and the Z.C.B.J. lodge 
of Polifka Corners. In addition to the survivors listed yesterday, there are 
21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Saur funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until time of 
services on Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1950  P. 2
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[Rose Katherine/d. 06-21-1950/age 83 yrs./bur. on Joseph Krejcarek lot]


ANNA KREJCI    (d. 1906)

Following a one year illness Mrs. Anna Kretsche(sic) here died Tuesday at age 
72.
Mrs. Kretsche had come here from her Bohemian home in 1880, and her husband
preceded her in death 13 years ago. She is survived by 4 sons and a daughter.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906
********
YEARS ILNESS ENDS IN DEATH
Anna Kretche(sic) Had Suffered For Long Period With Illness
Death terminated an illness of over a year in claiming Mrs. Anna Kretche, an 
aged resident of State street whose demise occurred Tuesday afternoon. Deceased 
was a native of Bohemia and was born 72 years ago, coming to this city in 1880, 
though she had lived in the county previous to that time. Mrs. Kretche's husband 
died thirteen years ago and she is survived by a family of one daughter and four 
sons, Mrs. Mary Peterek, this city; Rudolph, Antigo; Louis, Chicago; John, 
Mishicot; and Joseph. Mrs. Kretche was well known in the city and county. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 31, 1906 page 1
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(Note from cem. office: The Burial Register has Anna Kretche, born in Bohemia.
She is buried next to Paul Krejci, born in Bohemia, on a lot purchased by Paul 
Krecjie (according to lot book) or Krejcie (in computer program). Also on the 
lot is a Helen Urbanek, whose parents were John & Anna (nee Princl) Kratche. 
We don't have a John & Anna Kratche but we do have John & Anna Kretche on a 
lot purchased by John Krejchie (according to lot book) or Kretche (in computer
program). I don't have any Kretsche burials, but I do have people with the last 
name Kretsch.(That's about 7 versions of the name.)
******
[age 72 yrs./cause: heart disease]


ANNA KREJCI    (d. 1953)

Mrs. John Krejci, 87, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday 
afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
For the past five years she has resided with a daughter, Mrs. Fred Rezek of 
2105 New York Ave., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Princl in Mishicot in 1866 and in 1887 was married to John 
Krejcie. They operated a farm in the town of Two Rivers and later moved to 
Mishicot. In 1918 they came to Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1941.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Rezek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Helen Sipul, 
of Calgary, Can.; and a grandchild, Joyce Urbanek of Calgary.
Friend may call at the funeral home after Friday noon .
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1953  P. 29 
********
[d. 08-26-1953/age 87 yrs.]


BLANCH KREJCI

Mrs. Emil (Blanche) Krejcie(sic), 90, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, 
formerly of 1019 Chicago Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, October 24, at 
North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krejcie was born December 2, 1893, in the Township of Cooperstown, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hollay Krish. She grew up and was educated in 
the Township of Cooperstown, moving to Manitowoc after her marriage and living 
here since that time. She married Emil Krejcie on October 23, 1912, at Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1957.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Edward Bohacek 
of Manitowoc, Victoria Hansen of Denmark and Joseph Bohacek of Manitowoc, nieces 
and nephews also survived. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ludmilla; 
a brother, Joseph Krish and three sisters, Lillian Arndt, Ann Decker and 
Thersa(sic) Bohacek.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday evening and Saturday until the time of service
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1984  P. 3


EMANUEL KREJCI

Emanuel Krejci, 73, Old Thresherman, Dies
Emanuel Krejci, 73, who was a stoker on the first steam threshing engine in 
Manitowoc county and who later for a 32-year span operated his own outfit in 
the northern part of the county, died early this morning at the Holy Family 
hospital.
For the past few years, Mr. Krejci, who mastered five languages and was an 
authority on historical data in the town of Gibson, lived a retired life in 
this city. He made his home at the hospital for the past three years. 
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
parlors Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of the Rev. Junek of Melnik. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born on a farm in the town of Gibson January 26, 1861. Near 
the close of the Civil war his father entered the Union army. He was killed 
when thrown from his horse on returning after the close of the war.
Used Oxen 
The young Krejci then at the age of 14 years entered the employ of his uncle, 
Joseph Yanda, who operated the first steam threshing engine in the county. It 
was pulled by a team of oxen and went about from farm to farm in the fall of 
the year.
When Emanuel Krejci grew to manhood he acquired control of the threshing outfit 
and continued to operate equipment of a more modern type for many years. He also 
conducted a farm in the town of Gibson. He sold the farm 15 years ago and moved 
with his wife to this city, taking up a home at 916? North Fourth street. Mrs. 
Krejci, who before her marriage to Mr. Krejci 50 years ago was Mary Stuehr, died 
in 1921.
Survivors are four sons, Otto, Jerry W., Emil and Edward, all of this city; and 
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Wilda of this city and Mrs. Frank Straka, Gibson.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1934  P. 2
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[Krejcie/bur. 3-8-1934/age 73 yr/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


EMIL KREJCI

Emil Krejci (photo), retired Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., worker, died early 
Wednesday morning at his home, 1010 Chicago St., Manitowoc, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Krejci was born July 5, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Emanuel 
and Mary Steuber Krejci, and Oct. 23, 1912, married Blanche Krish at Manitowoc. 
He was employed at Manitowoc Seating Factory and later at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Inc., until retirement nine years ago.
For years Mr. Krejci played with numerous musical organizations in Manitowoc 
County. Always interested in marine lore, he salvaged the whistle off the 
Christopher Columbus which he presented to the city.
Surviving are his wife; a brother, Edward of Manitowoc and several nieces and 
nephews. A daughter, Ludmilla, died in 1928. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1957  P. 22


JOHN M. KREJCI

John Krejci, 80, lifelong resident of the city and county, died last night at 
the home, 2202 Michigan avenue. He had been ill several months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Krejci was born in the town of Mishicot in 1861 and in 1885 married Anna 
Princl. They located on a farm in the town, moved to Two Rivers for a few years 
and then returned to farming at Mishicot. In 1918 they disposed of the farm and 
moved to this city, where Mr. Krejci was employed for a number of years before 
retiring from active work.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. F. J. Urbanek of Revenna, Nebr., 
Mrs. Fred Rezek of this city; brother, Louis of Chicago; grandchild, Joyce 
Urbanek of Revenna.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1941  P. 2
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[d. 11-03-1941/age 80 yrs./cause: hypostatic pneumonia/
bur. on Mrs. Anna Krejci lot]


LUDMILLA KREJCI

DEATH TAKES ONLY DAGUHTER OF MR. AND MRS. KREJCI
After a lingering illness of several month's duration, Miss Ludmilla Krejci, 
1019 Chicago street, passed away this morning at the family home. Her death 
was a sad shock to her parents who were hopeful to the end that she would 
recover her strength and be able to resume her studies at the Lincoln High 
School.
Miss Krejci was born March 4, 1913 and has always made this city her home. 
Following her graduation from the grades she endered high school last 
September but was taken ill shortly before Christmas and compelled to leave 
school. She will be greatly missed by her schoolmates and many friends.
Funeral services will take place Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the 
home, 1019 Chicago street, with Rev. Barta officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 14, 1928 P.2


MARIE KREJCI

IS STRICKEN ON STREET, DEATH IN SHORT TIME 
Mrs. Krejce (sic) Victim of Heart Failure.
Stricken by heart failure while on her way home from a visit to her mother a 
few blocks from her home, Mrs. Emanuel Krejcie, pioneer resident of the county, 
expired shortly after she was taken to her residence at 914 N. Fourteenth 
street at 10 o’clock last night. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 
o’clock from the home, with interment at Evergreen.
Mrs. Krejcie(sic) had spent the evening with her mother, Mrs. Stueber, near the 
fair grounds, and was stricken as she reached the corner of Michigan avenue on 
her return. John Pitz, Jr., who happened to pass in a car noted the plight of 
Mrs. Krejcie who was supporting herself against a tree and he assisted her into 
the car and took her to her home. A physician was summoned but before his arrival, 
Mrs. Krejcie passed away. Heart failure was the cause of death.
Mrs. Krejcie was born in the town of Kossuth Sept. 25, 1864, and after her marriage, 
resided in Gibson for thirty-six years, coming to this city two years ago. She is 
survived by her husband and four children, Otto, Jerre, Emil and Edward, and by a 
number of brothers and sisters. Her aged mother, who is 78, also survives. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1921  P. 1
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[Mary Krejcie/bur 05-08-1921/cause: myocarditis/bur on Emanuel Krejcie lot]


PAVEL (PAUL) KREJCI

Death of 63 yr. old Paul Krejci, who leaves a widow and 5 children. (No date or
place mentioned.)
Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1892
********
[Paul Krejci/cause: bladder complicat]


AGNES M. KREJCIE

Mrs. Agnes M. Krejcie, 75, of 4919 Morgan Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, December 13, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krejcie was born March 12, 1914 at Cooperstown, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Patrick and Agnes Geimer Dewane. She grew up in Cooperstown and attended St. 
James Grade School and Denmark High School. She moved to Manitowoc after her 
marriage to Victor E. Krejcie on June 1, 1935 at St. James Catholic Church, 
Cooperstown. The couple lived in Manitowoc until 1952 when they moved to Cedar 
Rapids, Iowa. The couple returned to Manitowoc in 1965. Mrs. Krejcie did volunteer 
work at Immaculate Conception Grade School at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She enjoyed 
golfing at Manitowoc Elks Club and was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Victor; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert V. 
and Evelyn Krejcie of Maple, Wisconsin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia 
and Kenneth Bureau of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marjorie and John LaBrecque of Sun 
Valley, California, Bernadette and Richard Lambert of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Viola Leiker of Manitowoc, Mary Kane of Green Bay, Dorothy Wacek of rural Tisch 
Mills; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, 
Laurie Bureau, three brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlie Funeral Home, 5 pm to 
8 pm Friday. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon Don Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 14, 1989 page B12
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[wife of Victor E. Krejcie]


ANNA KREJCIE  (d. 1974)

Mrs. Edward (Anna) Krejcie, 81, of 921 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krejcie, nee Anna Chizek, as born Nov. 11, 1892 in the Town of Franklin, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Wattawa Chizek. 
They moved to Manitowoc in 1912 from Kellnersville. She was married to Edward 
Krejcie Nov. 22, 1911, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the First Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Victor, and a daughter, Mrs. Dom (Grace) 
Abrogio, of Manitowoc, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A 
brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Jerabek, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 
p.m. Wednesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1974  P. 23
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Funeral services for Mrs. Edward (Anna) Krejcie, 81, of 921 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Monday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 16, 1974 P. 23
*******
[d. 01-14-1974/age 81 yrs./wife of Edward Krejcie]
(11 Nov 1892/Jan 1974/SSDI)


BARBARA KREJCIE

Mrs. Jerry W. (Barbara) Krejcie, 89, of 1110 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died 
Monday morning, January 11, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be Wednesday morning at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Deacon candidate Phillip S. Andrastek will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krejcie, nee Barbara Velicer, was born April 30, 1892, at Oconto, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Katherine Weber Velicer. She moved with her family as a 
child to the Stangelville area, where she attended local schools. Later they 
moved to Two Rivers for a short time and then to Manitowoc in 1921, residing here 
since. She was married to Jerry W. Krejcie Oct. 17, 1934, at Waukegan, Ill. He 
preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1949.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Lorna Krejcie, a daughter 
and son-in-law, Viola and Stanley Andrastek and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley 
Krejcie of Manitowoc, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews. A son, Clarence, two brothers, Martin and Joseph and two sisters, Mary 
and Katie preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation. Mass offerings would be appreciated to St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 1982 


CLARENCE E. KREJCIE

Clarence Krejcie, 60, of 928 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday in 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Krejcie was born Jan. 18, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Jerry and 
Mary Velicer Krejcie. He was educated in Manitowoc schools, graduating from 
Lincoln High School in 1937. He married Shirley Woerfel Nov. 27, 1947, in 
Cleveland. Mr. Krejcie was former owner and operator of Krejcie's Auto Service, 
retiring in May of 1976. For many years he was active in Boy Scouts of America 
and was a former scoutmaster. He was a former member of Isaac Walton League.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley, two sons, Tom C. of Middleton and James S. 
of Chicago; his step-mother, Mrs. Barbara Krejcie of Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Edwin and Lorna Krejcie of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-
law, Viola and Stanley Andrastek of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other near 
relatives.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
and Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1979 P. 3


EDWARD KREJCIE

Edward Krejcie, 88, formerly of 921 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, March 2, at Family Heritage Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Krejcie was born July 18, 1891, at Melnik, son of the late Emmanuel and 
Marie Steuber Krejcie. He was educated at Melnik and owned and operated Krejcie 
Cheese Factory at Kellnersville until 1912, when he moved to Manitowoc. He 
married Anna Chizek Nov. 22, 1911, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death 
Jan. 14, 1974. Mr. Krejcie had been employed with Madsen Seed Company and later 
with Mirro Corporation until 1958. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Victor E. and Agnes Krejcie and a 
daughter, Mrs. Grace Ambrogio of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Blanche 
Krejcie and Mrs. Barbara Krejcie of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock this 
Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 3, 1980 P.3


EDWIN J. KREJCIE

Edwin J. Krejcie, age 79, of 542 South 31st Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
March 19, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Reinbold 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born May 26, 1912 in the township of Cooperstown, near Maribel, son of 
the late Jerome and Mamie (Velicer) Krejcie. He moved to Manitowoc as a child 
with his family and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1931. He and his 
father owned and operated the Krejcie Auto Service from 1931 until 1948. In 
1948 he and his brother, Clarence, continued the Krejcie Auto Service until 
1954. In 1954 he owned and operated the Krejcie City Service gas station on 
North 10th Street in Manitowoc until his retirement in 1984. He was married 
to Lorna Luebke June 30, 1942 at Manitowoc. He enjoyed working in his flower 
garden, especially raising many of his gladiolas and he had a love for animals 
and birds.
He is survived by his wife, Lorna; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry W. and 
Katheryn Krejcie of Green Bay, Wis.; a grandson, Edwin J. Krejcie II of Green 
Bay, Wis.; a granddaughter, Jill Lynn (Honey Girl) Krejcie of Green Bay, Wis.; 
one sister, Viola Andrastek of Manitowoc; nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 9th Street 
Chapel, on Saturday from noon until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials would be appreciated for Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1992 P. B10
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[husband of Lorna Krejcie]


JERRY W. KREJCIE

Jerry W. Krejcie, 63, (photo) of 429 North Ninth street, garage operator in 
Manitowoc for many years, died Saturday night at his home. 
He died suddenly of a heart attack Christmas eve as he entertained a visitor, 
Walter Gerbinsky, Washington street businessman, who had called to extend the 
season’s greetings. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
He was born in Melnik in 1886 and spent his early life in that community. In 
1911 he married Miss Mary Velicer at Stangelville. She died 28 years ago. In 
1934 he married Miss Barbara Velicer. 
For a few years after his first marriage he operated a tavern in Maribel and 
then came to Manitowoc to engage in the garage business on Commercial street. 
Four years ago a new garage was built at York and Sixth streets with his sons 
taking over the business. 
Mr. Krejcie was a professional locksmith and established a reputation for 
opening safes that baffled all others. He was active in Maribel and then came 
to Manitowoc to engage in the garage business on Commercial street. Four years 
ago a new garage was built at York and Sixth streets with his sons taking over 
the business. 
He was active in the County Fish and Game Protective association and a member 
of the C.B.J. lodge in this city. 
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Edwin and Clarence of this city; daughter, 
Mrs. Stanley Andrastek of this city; two brothers, Emil and Edward of this city; 
and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 27, 1949  P. 2


LORNA JOHANNA KREJCIE

Lorna Johanna Krejcie, age 89, of 542 South 31st St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
April 4, 2003 at San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Green Bay. 
Lorna was born May 19, 1913 at Newton, daughter of the late Fred and Helena 
Schuette Luebke. On June 30, 1942 she married Edwin J. Krejcie, he preceded 
her in death March 19, 1992. She was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Lorna was employed at Westphals and for 15 years at Schuette Brothers 
prior to her retirement. Lorna enjoyed needlepoint, embroidery, making rag rugs 
and playing the keyboard. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Jerry W. and Kathryn Krejcie, Green 
Bay; a grandson: Edwin J. (Karen) Krejcie II, Freedom; a granddaughter: Jill Lynn 
Krejcie, Menomonie; a brother: Norman (Beatrice) Luebke, Two Rivers; three sisters: 
Edna Detjen, Manitowoc; Ruth Salomenia, Oregon and Helen Hubbard, Two Rivers; a 
sister-in-law: Shirley Krejcie, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews other relatives and 
friends also survive. In addition to her parents and husband Edwin, Lorna is 
preceded in death by a sister and three brothers. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Kujawski 
will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. Tuesday to the time of service. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church would be appreciated. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is serving the Krejcie Family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2003


MARY KREJCIE

DEATH COMES TO MRS. J. KREJCIE, ILL BUT FEW DAYS 
Mary, wife of Jerry Krejcie, 429 North Ninth street, died last night from an 
affliction of the throat after an illness of but a few days. The decedent was 
born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, November 12, 1890, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mr. Joseph Velicer, and was married to Mr. Krejcie July 26, 1911. 
Besides her husband she leaves three small children; they are Edwin, Viola and 
Clarence. Her father, two brothers and two sisters also survive. The funeral 
will be held from the home next Friday afternoon at two o’clock with interment 
in Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Tepley of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 26, 1921 P. 1
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Manitowoc news:
Mrs. Jeremiah Krejci, 429 N. 9th street, died last week, at the age of 29. She 
was the first victim of diphtheria in this city this winter. The deceased is 
survived by her parents, her husband and three small children.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, February 3, 1921  pg. 4
*******
The funeral of Mrs. Jerrie Krejcie will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from 
the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel instead of from the home as previously announced.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 27, 1921 P. 3
*******
[bur 01-28-1921/age 30 yrs/cause: diptheria/bur on Jerry Krejcie lot]


OTTO J. KREJCIE

Otto Krejcie, 53, retired grocer, died Sunday afternoon following a
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa,
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Krejcie was born at Gibson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Krejcie.
Twenty-six years ago he came to this city and was employed at the
Reinken tobacco shop and by the Clark Oil company. Several years ago
he opened a grocery store at New York avenue and North 13th street, 
which he operated until taken ill three years ago.
He took an interest in wood carving and in a small shop in the rear of
his home gathered a large collection of wood carvings. His brothers
said today these will be turned over to the museum of the County 
Historical society.
Survivors are three brothers, Jerry, Emil and Edward Krejcie, all of
this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the
hour of the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 5, 1939  p.2
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS 
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave
to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to tubercular
patients had and determined since the filing of my last report, January 1, 1936,
up to and including the first day of January, 1937
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Otto Krejcie, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Maple Crest
Sanatorium on the 28th day of July, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. Arthur Teitgen.
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Otto Krejcie, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 2nd day of September, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.G. Strong.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)
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[cause: acute exacerbation chronic osteomyelitis]


SHIRLEY KREJCIE

Shirley Mae Krejcie, age 93, a resident at Central Baptist Village, Norridge, 
Illinois, entered eternal life at Central Baptist Village on Sunday, April 19, 
2015.
Shirley was born August 30, 1921 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late 
William and Dorothy Hardow Woerfel. On November 26, 1947 she married Clarence 
Krejcie in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1979. Shirley was 
a long time member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church. She left her home in 
Manitowoc and moved to Central Baptist Village in Norridge, Illinois where she 
has resided since January 2010.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Tom and Valerie Krejcie, 
Skokie, IL; James Krejcie, Chicago, IL; grandsons: Ben and Jessica (DeLaRosa) 
Krejcie, Naperville, IL; Alex Krejcie, Chicago, IL; many nieces, nephews along 
with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: 
William and Dorothy Woerfel; her husband: Clarence; brothers and sisters: Evelyn 
Hansen, Roy Woerfel, Rose Schneck, June Evenson, and William Woerfel.
Funeral services will be held 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Benjamin Schaefer with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at 
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time 
of services at 1:45 p.m. 
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Thursday, April 23, 2015  pg. A3


VICTOR E. KREJCIE

Victor E. Krejcie, 77, of 4949 Morgan Drive, Manitowoc, died early Saturday, 
December 1, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
9:30 am Tuesday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 am 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated 
by Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born February 21, 1913 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Anna Chizek 
Krejcie. He grew up in Manitowoc and attended Manitowoc schools, graduating from 
Lincoln High School and also attending Alviene University, New York City. He worked 
a season as a Master of Ceremonies and a Dancing Waiter in several Wisconsin Night 
Clubs. Later he owned and operated the Victor School of Dancing in Manitowoc. In 
1939 he was employed by the Eddy Paper Company which later became the Weyerhaeuser 
Company. In 1952 he was transferred to Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a Plant Manager of the 
Weyerhaeuser Plant. In 1964 he left the company to take a position with the Miller 
Containers company of Rock Island, Illinois. Later he joined the Northwestern 
Corragated Box Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in 1966 he was employed by the 
Georgia Pacific Corporation as a Purchasing Agent for their plants in Sheboygan, 
Wisconsin. He stayed with the company until his retirement in 1978. He was married 
to Agnes M. Dewane on June 1, 1935 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. She 
preceded him in death December 13, 1989. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 710 of Manitowoc and 4th Degree 
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1212 of Manitowoc. He was also a member of Manitowoc 
Elks B.P.O. No. 687. In 1927 he was the first Eagle Scout of Troop No. 5 in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister, Grace Ambrogio of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, 
Dr. Robert V. and Evelyn Krejcie of Maple, Wisconsin; three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Virginia and Kenneth Bureau of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marjorie and John LaBrecque of 
Sun Valley, California, Bernadette and Richard Lambert of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; 
six great grandchildren, nieces,  nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by a grand daughter, Laura Bureau.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5-9 pm this 
Monday. There will be a parish prayer service at 7 pm said by Deacon Donald Gigure. 
Memorials would be appreciated for the local Boy Scouts Organization.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 3, 1990 page B8
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[widower of Agnes Krejcie]


LEONETTE G. KREKOVICH

Leonette G. Krekovich, age 74, of 18542 Oak Avenue, Lansing, Ill., died Monday 
evening, July 5, 1999, at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, Ill.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 1999, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski 
O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born November 19, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Ana 
Shusta Swetlik Sr. Leonette was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class 
of 1943.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Gale Krekovich, St. John, 
Ind.; a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and David Pieczonka, New Lenox, Ill.; 
two sisters and a brother-in-law, Delores and Arnold Thor, Manitowoc, Shirley Hall, 
Ivanhoe, Va. also surviving are nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday (TONIGHT).
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1999 P. A2


ANNA KREN

Mrs. Wencil Kren, 88, of 1233 South 20th street died Thursday evening at Holy 
Family hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E. A. 
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kren, nee Anna Peterik, was born in Bohemia in 1869 and came to this 
country with the family and settled in Tisch Mills in 1872. She later went to 
Chicago where she was employed and in 1881 married Wencil Kren in Chicago. 
They moved to a farm in the town of Mishicot in 1900, and following Mr. Kren’s 
death 21 years ago, Mrs. Kren moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors are several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 05-18-1950/age 88 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Wenzel Kren lot]


WENCEL KREN

Local News:
Mrs. Rose Kaderka and Mrs. Emma Michal of Chicago are here to attend the 
funeral of their uncle, the late James Kren of Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 19, 1929 P. 3
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[Wenzel James/bur. 20 Feb. 1929/died at Tisch Mills, Wisconsin/
cause: cariac renal disease]
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(Note: This is all that could be found)


EDWARD KRESL

Death Thurs. of Edward Kresl, the 17-yr. old son of Geo. Kresl here, 
following a long illness with consumption. The deceased was born 
26 Apr. 1886 in Brown County and came to Manitowoc as a 1-yr. old 
child where he has lived ever since. In addition to his parents he is 
survived by a sister. The funeral was Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1903
********
The death of Edward Kresel (sic) happened last Friday. He was buried from the 
Sacred Heart church on Sunday afternoon. He was the young son of Mr. and Mrs. 
George Kresel.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 5, 1903 p.1
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[bur. 02-27-1903/age 16 yrs./cause: Brights disease]


GEORGE KRESL

GEORGE KRESL, CITY PIONEER, DIES SATURDAY 
An illness of long standing on Saturday claimed the life of George Kresl, 74, 
a veteran employe of the Bartlett-Frazier company in this city and associated 
with the grain elevators since establishment in Manitowoc. Funeral services 
were held from the Sacred Heart church yesterday morning with Father W. J. 
Quigley officiating and interment was held at Evergreen cemetery. Several 
months ago he underwent a serious operation at Fond du Lac and was apparently 
well on his way to recovery up until a short time before he died. 
Born in Bohemia on January 2, 1856, Mr. Kresl came to this country and directly 
to Manitowoc in 1872 and had since resided here. In 1882 he married Pauline M. 
Hejda who with a daughter, Mrs. E.A. Oberland, his stepmother, Mrs. Eva Kresl, 
two half-sisters Mary Kresl and Mrs. John Suchomel of Brockville and two 
grandchildren, Edward E. and Miss Aloysia Oberland of this city survive him.
Mr. Kresl was of a retiring disposition and his only fraternal connection was 
with the C.S.P.S., a Bohemian society here. For years the family resided at 403 
North Seventh street. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 2, 1930  P. 2
*******
[bur. 9-1-1930/age 74 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach]


PAULINE KRESL

Mrs. George Kresl, 87, of 403 North Seventh street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
night at Holy Family hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday 
until time of services and the Altar society of Sacred Heart church will recite 
the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Kresl, nee Pauline Hejda, was born in 1863 in Bohemia and came to this 
country and the township of Cooperstown with her parents when she was five 
years old. She was married to George Kresl 69 years ago, and the couple made 
their home in Little Suamico for six years before moving to Manitowoc. Mr. 
Kresl died 20 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Emma Oberland of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Joseph 
Sladkey of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. One son, 
Edward, died in 1903.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1951  P. 22
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[d. 03-21-1951/age 87 yrs./bur. on George Kresl lot]


HENRY G. KRESS

KRESS BUYS INTEREST IN CANTON SCHOOL
Former Postmaster to be Partner in Business College
Henry G. Kress, former postmaster of the city who retired a few months 
ago after seventeen years in the position, has purchased a half interest 
in the Canton Busines (sic) College at Canton, Ill., and departed for 
that city today to assume charge of his interests in the school. Mr. Kress 
will spend the summer at Canton and will direct the business management 
of the college.
Mrs. Kress will visit with ???? daughter at Milwaukee and will return 
here in three weeks. The family will not remove to Canton now.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 6, 1916 P.8
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KRESS LANDED IN CITY 50 YRS AGO ON THIS DATE
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Recalls His Arrival
H.G. Kress, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, former postmaster, 
had an anniversary today. It was just fifty years ago today that Mr. 
Kress landed in Manitowoc, a lad of eight years of age, orphaned and 
alone. He came to the city on the old steamer Seabird, later lost on 
the lake, and has resided here most of the time since. 
Mr. Kress is a native of Pennsylvania but previous to the time he 
came here was in St. Louis. He said today that he had witnessed some 
change but the last two years had brought the greatest evidence of 
progress.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1917, Page 5
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HENRY G. KRESS DIES SUDDENLY WELL KNOWN LOCAL MAN IS CALLED TO REST
Expressed Wish That When He Died End Not Be Lingering
"When my final summons comes, when my alloted time on this earth has 
come to a close I earnestly hope it will not be given me to linger long 
and that the manner of my leaving may be swift and peacefull." Such was 
the oft expressed wish of Henry G. Kress who last night in the home where 
he has lived during his entire residence in Manitowoc came to his end in 
the manner of his desire and without a moment's warning. He had been down 
in the city, walked home with a friend whom he bade good night in his 
usual cheerful manner, closed the door and in less than a half hour had 
passed away.
Mr. Kress had been about as usual during the day and had made a trip down 
town in the morning, returning about noon. He took a walk during the 
afternoon and in the evening, as was his custom went to a movie and after-
wards to the postoffice to mail some letters. Arriving home at about 9 
o'clock he complained of difficulty in breathing and after going to the 
kitchen for a drink of water, returned to lie down on the couch. He 
complained of being chilly and Mrs. Kress prepared hot water bags for him 
and when it became apparent that his condition was serious, called a doctor. 
The doctor arrived within twenty minutes but the patient was beyond human 
aid. His lungs had filled and dilated the heart causing death within less 
than an hour of the time the attack occurred. The passing came without pain 
and was peaceful.
His passing came as a severe shock to the family and friends. The arrangements 
for the funeral have not been completed but will be held from the home Monday, 
either morning or afternoon depending upon the arrival of members of the family 
who have been summoned. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Eventful Career
The passing of Mr. Kress marks the end of an unusually active career and the 
passing of a man who for many years has been identified with many public 
enterprises in this city. As postmaster, editor and publisher, Consul to Cork 
and prominent in all political activities of the Republican party, secretary 
of the chamber of commerce, he at all times was close to public affairs as any 
one other local individual. The Herald-News owes its inception to him since he 
was president of the company which in 1899 organized the Herald-Press Publishing 
company merging the old Manitowoc Times-Press and the Daily Herald. Interest in 
the company was sold to Horal Nelson in 1909.
Biographical Sketch
Henry G. Kres (sic) was born at Wellsboro, Tiogo county, Pennsylvania, on the 
3d day of August 1858. His father, George Clinton Kress, was born at Smithboro, 
N.Y. His mother, whose maiden name was Elia Knapp, was born in the same town. 
Her father, Sylvester Knapp, was one of the well known physicians of southern 
New York and practiced his profession until nearly ninety years of age. The 
grandmother of Henry G. Kress was the daughter of Jonathan Fitch, the inventor 
of the first steamboat to run on American waters. The paternal ancestors of Mr. 
Kress settled in the sate of New York during the year 1740 and the Fitches and 
Knapps settled in Connecticut, during the year 1620. Both parents of Henry G. 
Kress died before he had reached the age of five years, his father in 1860 and 
his mother three years later.
When eight years of age, Henry Kress was sent to the west to reside with relatives. 
He was first sent to Wabasha, Minnesota in 1868 where he remained only a few months, 
and then came to Manitowoc during the fall of that same year, arriving here on the 
Goodrich Steamer Sea Bird, which was burned early the next spring. He stayed at 
Manitowoc until the spring of 1870, when he returned to his former home at Wellsboro, 
Pennsylvania.
He attended normal school at Mansfield, Pennsylvania, and during his vacations 
and for some time after leaving school, he worked for his brother in a foundry 
and machine shop. Securing a position at Pittsburg, he went to that city and 
while working, took a course at the Iron City Commercial College, and received 
a diploma from the institution. He came west again in 1880. For a time he kept 
books for the G. Menel Foundry Co. at Minneapolis, and afterwards was salesman 
for the Boynton Furnace Co.
Married in 1882
In 1882 Mr. Kress was married to Jennie B. Reed of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a daughter 
of the Hon. George Reed, the promoter and for years the president of the Wisconsin 
Central Railroad Company. Mr. Reed was the first lawyer to locate in Wisconsin, and 
for a long time was the confidential advisor to Solomon Juneau.
Mr. Kress bought the Lake Shore Times, the only republican newspaper then published 
on the lake shore north of Milwaukee, and edited the paper until 1889. He was twice 
elected a delegate to the republican state convention and in 1886 and 1888 and was 
chosen by the state convention as a delegate to the national convention of 1888, and 
for the work done at that convention received the personal thanks of the nominee, 
General Harrison. He was a member of the Republican state central committee for 
1888-89, chairman of the Manitowoc County commmittee for 1887 and 1888 and held the 
chairmanship of the Manitowoc city committee for years.
During the year 1889 he moved to Spokane Falls, Washington, where he bought the 
National Iron Works which he managed until it was destroyed by fire in 1891. While 
a resident of that city he was elected delegate to the first reform city convention 
ever held there, was chosen chairman of the convention and was elected by the 
convention to act as chairman of the committee to conduct the campaign. The members 
of the reform ticket were elected by five hundred majority, the first time the 
democrats had been defeated there. On election day, Mr. Kress, as chairman, caused 
the arrest of ten men who had sold their votes, and these men were placed in jail, 
this probably being the first time men were ever jailed on the western coast for 
attempting illegal voting.
In 1892 Mr. Kress was appointed United States consul at Cork (Queenstown) and while 
at that post he entertained a section of the first white squadron of our new navy, 
four ships, for two weeks. He was made a life member of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, 
the oldest club in the world and on leaving was presented by the city government 
of Cork, with an engraved silver card case.
Starts Weekly in 1893
Mr. Kress returned to Manitowoc in 1893 and being urged to again publish a newspaper, 
the merchants guaranteeing a large amount of advertising as an inducement, he started 
the Times-Press. He was again chosen chairman of the republican couanty committee and 
of the city committee and conducted the campaign. For seven years he was president of 
the Advancement Association and was supported for congress by the Manitowoc county 
delegation in 1898, and received three additional appointments, covering a period of 
nearly eighteen years. He was appointed the first postal savings banker in the state 
of Wisconsin, and for six months conducted the only bank of its kind in the state. He 
was also the first custodian of a public building in Manitowoc city and county.
Enjoyed Friendship of Many
Mr. Kress has had the honor of the friendship of many of the public men of the country, 
and has been associated with some of them in political matters. He always took pride 
in being able to say truthfully that he never handled a political dollar, nor had he 
ever received a dollar for the political services of his papers. For several years he 
was president of the Herald Press Publishing Co. and was in full control of the policies 
of the Daily Herald and the weekly Times Press.
The members of Mr. Kress's family are his widow, Mrs. Jennie B. Kress, two sons, 
Bancroft C. of St. Louis and Albert George Kress, Magnolia, Ark., and two daughters, 
Mrs. Harriet Owsley, St. Louis and Mrs. Helen Peege, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 26, 1926 P.1


JANE KRESS

Mrs. Jennie Reed Kress, 81, widow of Henry G. Kress, former Manitowoc 
postmaster and newspaper publisher, died early today at the home, 
310 North Ninth street.
Mrs. Kress, who was active for years in church and relief work here, 
had been ill since February, when she suffered an attack of influenza. 
Her condition grew serious two weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with the Rev. F.C. St.Clair officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kress was born in this city May 16, 1858, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. George Reed. Her father was the promoter and for years, president 
of the Wisconsin Central railroad and the first lawyer to locate in 
Wisconsin. In her girlhood Mrs. Kress enjoyed many contacts with pioneers 
of Wisconsin who had much to do with the development of Milwaukee and 
the state.
In 1882 she was married to Henry G. Kress, then editor and owner of the 
Lake Shore Times, the only Republican newspaper north of Milwaukee. In 
1889 Mr. Kress disposed of his holdings here and with Mrs. Kress moved 
to Spokane, Wash., where he operated and managed an iron works. It was 
destroyed by fire in 1891 and soon after the Kresses returned to 
Manitowoc. Mr. Kress was appointed U.S. consul to Cork.
In 1893 they returned to Manitowoc and Mr. Kress established the Times-
Press, a weekly newspaper. He became active in Republican politics and 
in 1898 was name postmaster. Mr. Kress died in 1926.
Mrs. Kress took an active interest in numerous societies and patriotic 
groups here. She, with Mrs. R.K. Paine, organized the Northside Relief 
society. She served as choir mother of the St. James church 40 years. 
She organized the Daughters of the American Revolution here and served 
as the first regent of the Manitowoc chapter.
During the first World War Mrs. Kress was active in Red Cross work. In 
more recent years Mrs. Kress interested herself in pushing a movement 
for the establishment of an Old Folks home in Manitowoc.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. H.R. Peege of Milwaukee, Mrs. H.R. 
Owsley of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, Bancroft of St. Louis, Bert of 
Asheville, N.C.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 10, 1940 P.12
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Mrs. H. G. Kress, Manitowoc Editor's Widow, 81, Dies
Manitowoc, Wis., May 10 [Special]. -Mrs. Jennie Kress, 81 years old, 
died today. Her husband, the late H. G. Kress, was a newspaper publisher 
and served many years as postmaster under Republican administrations. She 
was the daughter of Attorney George Reed, promoter and later president of 
the old Wisconsin Central railroad. Mr. Kress established the weekly 
Lakeshore Times. the only Republican paper north of Milwaukee at that time. 
Mrs. Kress is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. R. Peege, Milwaukee, and 
Mrs. H. R. Owsley, Charlotte, N. C., and two sons, Bankroft of St. Louis 
and Bert of Asheville, N. C. Funeral services will be held tomorrow 
afternoon. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), May 11, 1940
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[d. 05-09-1940/age 81 yrs./cause: carcinoma of head of pancreas/bur. on H.G. Kress lot]
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Mrs. H.G. Kress regent of Manitowoc's chapter of the D.A.R., an organization 
which took an active part in all of the city's war work.
Source of photo and information:
"Manitowoc and Two Rivers Part in World War I"
Compiled and published in 1919 by The Wisconsin News in Milwaukee.


ANNA KRETCHE   (d. 1937)

Mrs. Anna Kretche, 66, wife of former Alderman Frank Kretche, died 
early today at the home, 413 North Ninth street. She had been ill 
since she suffered a stroke three years ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, in charge of the Rev. C.H. Phipps of 
the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kretche, whose maiden name was Anna Youra, was born in Kossuth 
in 1871. Forty-eight years ago she was married to Frank Kretche. They 
located on a farm for two years and then moved to this city where Mr. 
Kretche engaged in business.
Mrs. Kretche was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
Survivors are the widower; a son, Roland, city; a daughter, Mrs. Roland 
Hanson, city; a brother, Anton Youra, Kossuth; three sisters, Mrs. Emma 
Strouf, Francis Creek; Mrs. Herman Kitzerow, Kewaunee; Mrs. James Yindra, 
city; three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the 
hour of the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 7 1937 P.9
*******
[bur. 06-09-1937/age 66 yrs./cause: chronic nephritis causing coma/
bur. on Frank Kretche lot]


FRANK KRETCHE

Man Is Found Dead in Auto
Frank L. Kretche, 82, of 413 N. Ninth St., was found dead in his 
automobile, parked in the garage at his home at about 11:40 a.m., 
police reported.
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said the death was a suicide, caused 
by carbon monoxide poisoning. The elderly Kretche was in poor health, 
the coroner explained. His daughter, Mrs. Roland Hanson of 812 State 
St., had spent the night at her father's home.
Thursday morning, the coroner said, Kretche asked to go out into the 
yard and the daughter let him out. Later she saw fumes pouring out 
of the closed garage doors, and called undertaker Arnold Schlei, who 
found Kretche slumped in the driver's seat. Dr. Teitgen said the 
death occurred about 10:30 a.m.
Kretchke was a confectioner for 33 years in the city. He started in 
business as a restauranteur on Buffalo Street, and after a year moved 
to a location on Chicago St., where he began to make candy. Later he 
established his business at 207 No. Eighth St. In 1927 he built the 
Kretche Apartments at 812 State St.
He retired about that time and served two terms as alderman of the 
Fourth ward from 1928 to 1932.
He was born Aug. 6, 1871 in the Town of Kossuth and came to Manitowoc 
when 17, marrying Anna Youra in 1890. She preceded him in death 17 
years ago.
Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Hansen, two sisters, Mrs. Victoria 
Svacina and Mrs. Anna Pech, three grandchildren and five great grand-
children of the city.      
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 22, 1954 P.2
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[d. 07-22-1954/age 82 yrs.]


GRACE A. KRETCHE

Mrs. Roland Kretche, 45, of 812 State street died at her home last 
night after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will 
be in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kretche, nee Grace Stueber, was born in 1903 in Manitowoc, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stueber. She attended public schools 
here, graduated from Lincoln high school in 1921. She was married to 
Roland Kretche in 1923.
Survivors are her husband and her father; a daughter (Survivor omitted 
for privacy.); three sisters, Miss Irma Stueber of Chicago, Mrs. 
Theodore Staeffler of Granado, Colo., and Mrs. John Liebelt of 
Oakfield, Wis.
She was a member of the Lois Society of the Presbyterian church and 
of the American Legion auxiliary.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Friday noon until the time 
of services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 10, 1949 P.2
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[bur. 03-12-1949/age 45 yrs./bur. on Frank Kretche lot]


KATHRYN MERLE KRETCHE

Katherine Mertle Kretch
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Katherine Mertle Kretch
Death Date  19 Sep 1926
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


ROLAND L. KRETCHE

Roland L. Kretche, 52 (above), of 812 State street, Manitowoc, veteran office 
employe of the Aluminum Goods company, died suddenly shortly before noon 
Tuesday.
He was stricken with a heart attack at his apartment and rushed to the Holy 
Family hospital in an ambulance, but died a short time later.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will officiate 
and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kretche was born in Manitowoc in 1899, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kretche. He 
attended the north side schools and served with American forces in World War I. 
Thirty eight years ago he took an office position with the Aluminum Goods company 
in Manitowoc and was active until a few days ago. He was a member of the Drews-
Bleser post of the American Legion.
In 1924 he married Miss Grace Stueber. She died two years ago.
Survivors are a daughter (Private), father, Frank of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Roland 
Hansen of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home, after Thrusday noon, until the hour of 
services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 25, 1951 P.12
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[bur. 09-28-1951/age 52 yrs./bur. on Frank Kretche lot]


WILLIE KRETCHE

Willie Krejci (sic), a little boy 9 years seven months old died on Friday last. 
The little fellow was in his father's store and began crying without apparent 
cause. When asked the trouble he said some boy pushed him at school and hurt him. 
Later he said he fell. There was a bruise on his side. He rapidly grew worse and 
soon became unconscious. An autopsy was held and it was found that the injury to 
his side was not serious. The brain was gorged with blood.
Mr. Krejci has made inquiries regarding the pushing of the boy and learned that 
he was pushed down the steps by one of the pupils, a boy much larger than himself. 
The matter will quite likely be investigated and may result unpleasantly for the 
person implicated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 27, 1898  pg. 3
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[bur. 01-21-1898/cause: acute meumgill]


ALBERT KRETSCH

Albert Kretsch Takes Own Life
Albert Kretsch, 38, of 1521 Clark street, ended his life with a bullet fired 
into his head from a 25-3.000 level-action rifle, in rear room of his home 
early Monday evening, police reported.
According to the police report, Kretsch had returned to his home from his job 
at the Rahr Malting company and when his wife and two children were in the 
front part of the first floor apartment, got out the hunting rifle, placed it 
on the floor and pulled the trigger, the shot entering his jaw and emerging to 
lodge in the ceiling.
Neighbors told Officers Chester Saduske and Daniel Langenkamp, who answered the 
call that Kretsch had threatened to end his life on previous occasions. The home 
has been saddened in recent weeks due to the fact that a 14 year old daughter is 
a polio patient in the convalescent ward at the Holy Family hospital.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, announced there would be no inquest.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kretsch was born in 1908 in the town of Schleswig. He married Margaret Roach 
in 1932 and the couple settled in Rockville where they lived until four years ago. 
They then moved to Manitowoc, where he took employment as a fireman at the Rahr 
Malting company. 
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Janet and Margaret both at home; a son, 
Patrick at home and his father, Mathias Kretsch Sr. 
Other survivors include sisters, Mrs. Arthur Melhorn, Madison, Mrs. Andrew Diels, 
Plymouth , Mrs. Phillip Mauer of route 1, Kiel , Mrs. Henry Bushman of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Joseph Lenz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Kieckhaeffer of Washington state and 
four brothers: Frank of Cedar Lake, Mathias Jr. of Oregon, Daniel of route 1, 
Manitowoc, and Hubert of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 11-04-1946/age 38 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Margaret Kretsch lot]


ARMELLA A. KRETSCH

Mrs. Robert J. Kretsch, 50, of 923 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Gallagher will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kretsch, nee Armella Ann Tyson, was born Aug. 7, 1928, in Valders, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Barbara Tilger Tyson. She was graduated from Valders High 
School and was past president of Manitowoc Garden Club. She was married to 
Robert J. Kretsch Sept. 25, 1946, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Bonnie Kretsch 
of Whitelaw, and a son, May, serving with the United States Navy in Florida; a 
daughter, Heidi at home; a brother, Joseph Tyson of Oshkosh; three sisters, Mrs. 
William (Susie) Fischer of Route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Germaine) Buchner 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Merlin (Lillian) Lintner of Gillett; two grandchildren, 
Chase and Heather Kretsch; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and 
Gertrude Kretsch; a brother-in-law, Hubert J. Kretsch and a brother-in-law and 
sister in-law, William and Betty Kretsch of Manitowoc.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1979  P. 3
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[d. 31 May 1979/age 50 yrs]


CATHERINE KRETSCH

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathias Kretch, 79, who died in this city Saturday 
afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. 
Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Kretsch, nee Catherine Schwalenberg, was born in Meeme in 1866 and was 
married to Mr. Kretsch in 1883. He survives with six daughters, Mrs. Joseph 
Lenz and Mrs. Henry Bushmann, of this city, Mrs. Arthur Melhorn, of the state 
of California, Mrs. Robert Kieckhefer, of the state of Washington, Mrs. Andrew 
Diels of Plymouth, Mr. Philip Muer of Kiel; and five sons, Hubert and Albert 
of this city, Daniel of rural route, Manitowoc, Frank of Kiel, Matt, of Oregon; 
four sisters, Mrs. Louis Voss and Mrs. William Voss, of route 1, Cleveland, Mrs. 
Herman Zill of Sheboygan, Mrs. Fred. A. Arnold of Kiel; 33 grandchildren, and 
eight great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 01-26-1946/age 79 yrs./bur. on Mathias Kretsch lot]


EDWARD G. KRETSCH

Edward G. Kretsch, age 69, of Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, June 28, 2010 
at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ed was born on October 8, 1940 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Daniel and Olga (Teesch) Kretsch. He was a 1958 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School.
On November 19, 1960 Edward married the former Betty L. Gabsch at St. James 
United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.
He retired seven years ago from Mekco Manufacturing of Osman. His prior employers 
were: Bitter-Neuman Hardware Sales and the Imig Implement. He was employed in the 
past at several automobile dealerships, working primarily in the parts department. 
In his early years, Ed worked with his father as a mason.
He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Ed's favorite hobby was playing old-time music for the past 55 years. He currently 
was a member of the Jerry Krueger Band and a former member of the Reiny Gaedtke 
Orchestra, where he played the trumpet and trombone.
Ed was also the family's fix-it man and since his retirement, he did a lot of 
woodworking in his shop. Ed will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew 
him. He was a kind husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Kretsch, rural Manitowoc; one son, Larry A. 
Kretsch, Chilton; one daughter, Jacquelyn Machkovech, Appleton; three grandsons, 
Douglas, Jacob and Philip Machkovech; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Beatrice 
Dietrich-Pritzl (Cal Pritzl), Kiel; Imogene (Donald) Fictum, New Holstein; three 
brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Allen Gabsch, Howards Grove; Julianne 
(David) Luebke, Newton; Doris Mae (Dale) Sprenger, Howards Grove; two special 
aunts, Hilda Rambadt, Newton; Lorraine Vogel, Manitowoc; his companions, Daisy 
and Charlie. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Olga Kretsch; his father-in-
law and mother-in-law, Alfred and Norma Gabsch; one infant son; two nieces, 
Linda Fictum and Melody Schmidt; one brother-in-law, Norb Dietrich; one sister-
in-law, Katherine Gabsch.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. 
Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.


GERTRUDE C. (MALLMAN) KRETSCH

Mrs. Gertrude C. Kretsch, 90, of 910 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
February 27, at her grandson's residence, Jon Kretsch of Route 1, Whitelaw. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kretsch, nee Gertrude Christine Mallman, was born July 18, 1894, at School 
Hill, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Pitzner Mallman. She 
married Hubert V. Kretsch on November 20, 1923, at School Hill, Wisconsin. The 
couple came to Manitowoc to reside in 1938. They celebrated their Golden Wedding 
Anniversary in 1973. Her husband preceded her in death September 8, 1963. Mr. 
Kretsch was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society, 
American Legion Post Number 88 Auxiliary, Eagles Aerie 706 Auxiliary and VFW Post 
659 Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Kretsch, William and 
Betty Kretsch and Hubert (Butch) Kretsch, all of Manitowoc; a brother, William 
Mallman of Monterey Park, California; seven grandchildren, Jack, Jay, Heidi, Lee, 
Luann, Lanny and Larry and five great grandchildren, Heather, Chase, Janelle, 
Ricky and Jason. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Armella; a great 
grandson, Ramsey, seven brothers and nine sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Thursday afternoon. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by 
St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1985  P. 3
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[widow of Hubert V. Kretsch]


HUBERT J. "BUTCH" KRETSCH     (d. 2003)

Hubert J. Kretsch, age 71, of 1722 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
Dec. 26, 2003, at his residence. 
Private military graveside rites will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
at a later date. Cremation will have taken place. 
He was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Manitowoc, son of the late Hubert V. and Gertrude C. 
Mallman Kretsch. Butch was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 
1949. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict from Feb. 13, 
1952 to Jan. 17, 1956. Butch was employed with Invincible Manufacturing Company 
until his retirement in 1993. 
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law: William and Betty Kretsch, Manitowoc; 
a special niece: LuAnn Ellerman, Manitowoc; along with other nieces and nephews, 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-
law: Bob and Armella Kretsch; and a grand-nephew: Ramsey William Haupt. 
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 Point Creek Homes for the 
compassionate care given to Butch over the past few years.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003


HUBERT V. KRETSCH    (d. 1983)

Hubert V. Kretsch, 90, of 910 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 
at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergeen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded by veterans of Foreign 
Wars Post 659.
Mr. Kretsch was born Feb. 11, 1893, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Matthias and Catherine Schwalenburg Kretsch. He married Gertrude C. 
Mallman, Nov. 20, 1923, at School Hill, Wis. The couple resided in Manitowoc 
since 1938 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1973. Mr. Kretsch 
was a Veteran of World War I serving overseas in Europe with the United States 
Army and he obtained the rank of corporal. He was employed by Manitowoc Public 
Utilities for 32 years, retiring in 1958. Mr. Kretsch was a member of Fraternal 
Order of Eagles 706, Veterans of Foregin Wars Post 659 and American Legion Post 
88.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude, three sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert 
Kretsch, William and Betty Kretsch and Hubert (Butch) Kretsch all of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Daniel Kretsch of Route 1, Valders; three sister, Mrs. Helen Bushman 
and Mrs. Catherine Maurer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Aroma Kiechaefer of Bremerton, 
Wash; seven grandchildren, Jack, Jay, Heidi, Lee, LuAnn, Lanny and Larry and five 
great grandchildren, Heather, Chase, Janelle, Ricky and Ramsey. He was preceded 
in death by a daughter-in-law, Armella, four brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m Friday, where 
a prayer service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 8, 1983 P. 3
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[husband of Gertrude Kretsch]


MATHIAS KRETSCH SR.

Mathias Kretsch, Sr., 89, died Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Henry Bushman, of 1105 Flambeau street, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the 
Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kretsch was born in this county in 1858 and 64 years ago married Miss Catherine 
Schwalenberg, who died two years ago. He was a mason contractor for more than 50 
years, retiring 21 years ago.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Bushmann and Mrs. Joseph Lenz of this city, Mrs. 
Andrew Diels of Plymouth, Mrs. Philip Maurer of route 1, Kiel, Mrs. Arthur Melhorn 
of Arizona and Mrs. Robert Kieckhaefer of the state of Washington; four sons, Frank 
of route 2, Kiel, Mathias Jr., of Oregon, Hubert of this city and Daniel of route 1, 
Manitowoc; 33 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 02-07-1948/age 89 yrs.]


ROBERT J. KRETSCH

Robert J. Kretsch, age 74, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday evening May 17, 1999, 
at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Bonnie. 
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 21, 1999, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. 
Otto Oas Post #659. 
He was born May 1, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late Hubert and Gertrude Mallman 
Kretsch. Robert was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard serving during World 
War II as a radio operator overseas in the Southwest Pacific. On September 25, 1946, 
he married the former Armella A. Tyson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. She 
preceded him in death May 31, 1979. In 1971, Bob attended school at Altoona, Pa., 
where he received formal training and earned a Reactor Operator license. Bob was 
employed with the Wisconsin Public Service and retired from the Kewaunee Nuclear 
Plant in 1987. He was an associate member of the Professional Reactor Operation 
Society. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Bonnie Kretsch, Whitelaw, 
Jay and Cathy Kretsch, Ontario, Canada; one daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Christian 
Wagner, West Bend; six grandchildren, Chase Kretsch and his wife Tami, Heather Kretsch, 
Matthew Kretsch, Caroline Kretsch, Jennifer Wagner and Bailey Wagner, one great-grandson, 
Hunter John Kretsch; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Hubert J. Kretsch, Manitowoc, 
William and Betty Kretsch, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. 
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 5-8 p.m. Thursday. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1999  p.A2


CLARA KREUTZBURG

[?? Kreuzburg/bur. 01-17-1867]
(Clara Kreutzburg/d. 15 Jan. 1867/from records of First German Evang. Luth. Ch.)


ANNA KREYCAREK

Mrs. Frank Kreycarek, 82, of 933 South 24th street, died yesterday 
at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. A.C. Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. this 
evening until time of services Monday.
Mrs. Kreycarek, nee Anna Novak, was born in 1864 in Czechoslovakia and 
at the age of 18 came to this country and lived in Chicago. In 1902 she 
was married to Frank Kreycarek and they settled in Manitowoc county. 
Mr. Kreycarek died last year, and for the past two months Mrs. Kreycarek 
had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Tim Grey ?33 South 24th 
street.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Tim Grey of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jerry 
Danishek of DePere; two step-daughters, Mrs. John Klein of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Frank Drews of Kiel; three sons, Otto Stepanek of Two Rivers and 
Emil and Louis Stepanek of Chicago; a stepson, Stephen of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Herman Timm of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 10, 1946 P.2
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[d. 08-09-1946/age 82 yrs./widow of Frank Kreycarek]


FRANK KREYCAREK

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our kind friends, relatives and 
neighbors for their acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral 
offerings received during our recent bereavement in the loss of our father and 
grandfather. We especially thank Rev. C.H. Phipps, the singers, pallbearers, 
donors of cars and anyone who assisted us in any way.
Children and Grandchildren
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 25, 1945 page 10
*******
[d. 05-22-1945/age 92 yrs./cause: uremia]
(Note: Was unable to find an obituary for him.)


BESSIE M. KRIEG

Mrs. Bessie M. Krieg, 70 (above) of 710 Marshall St., Manitowoc, 
wife of the late Carl H. Krieg, veteran Manitowoc market operator, 
died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had 
been a patient for seven weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Bessie M. Cobb March 8, 1885, in Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Selby Cobb, and was married to Mr. Krieg 
in Milwaukee in 1906. They located in Chicago and moved to Manitowoc 
in 1910 when he became manager of two meat markets in Manitowoc and 
one in Two Rivers for the Cudahy Packing Co.
Later he took over the markets and continued their operation until 
his death in 1945.
Mrs. Krieg was a member of the Pythian Sisters, Women's Guild of the 
First Lutheran Congregation and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Kruck of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Elmer Stecker of Oshkosh; a son Carl F. of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. George Schadeberg and Mrs. Leo Chadek of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Stella Spoerl of Milwaukee; brother, Ross Cobb of Pewaukee, Wis.; and 
six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 28, 1955 P. 15
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[Bessie Martha/d. 03-26-1955/age 70 yrs./bur. on Carl H. Krieg lot]
(Note: Her b. date doesn't match the stone transcription)


CARL H. KRIEG

Carl H. Frieg, Meat Market Operator, Dies (photo)
Carl H. Krieg, 61, 710 Marshall street, meat market operator in this 
city and Two Rivers for many years and formerly a buyer for the 
Cudahy Packing company of Milwaukee, died early Tuesday evening at 
the Holy Family hospital.
Mr. Krieg was stricken with a heart attack at his market, Washington 
and South Ninth street, Monday evening and moved to the hospital. He 
rallied for a time but sank rapidly late yesterday.
He was active in the business life of the city since coming here 35 
years ago to manage the Cudahy markets, which he later acquired.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran 
church, the Rev. Carrill Luther Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Krieg was born in Sheboygan in 1883 and when a young man entered 
the employ of the Cudahy company in Sheboygan, where he operated a 
market. Later he moved to Milwaukee and Chicago, to become a buyer for 
the company. In 1906 he married Miss Bessie Cobb of Sheboygan.
Acquired Markets in 1930
Coming to Manitowoc 35 years ago Mr. Krieg managed the Cudahy markets 
in this city, which included shops on Washington street, Green street 
and Western avenue. Later a market in Two Rivers was added.
In 1930 he purchased the Cudahy markets in this city and Two Rivers 
and later acquired a market at Reedsville, and changed the name to the 
Krieg Markets. During the war years his activities included markets on 
Washington and Green streets in this city and at Two Rivers.
His affiliations included membership in the Elks, Eagles, Knights of 
Pythias, Izaak Walton league, and the Katzenjammer club of Two Rivers.
Mr. Krieg always took an active interest in harness horse racing, 
owning several horses that took part in the county fair racing programs.
He is survived by his wife; son, Corporal Carl, now with the army of 
occupation in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Kruck and Mrs. Elmer 
Stecker of this city. Two sons-in-law, S/Sgt. Raymond Kruck, now 
overseas in France and Pvt. Elmer Stecker at Fort Lewis, Wash., are in 
the armed services.
Three sisters also survive. They are Mrs. Selma Sweeney of Peoria, Ill., 
Mrs. Meta Baker of Chicago and Mrs. Olga Hammann of Sheboygan.
The body is at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, where it may be 
viewed from noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday, when it will be taken 
to the church to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, November 7, 1945 P. 2
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[d. 11-06-1945/age 61 yrs.]
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COLLIDES WITH BEAR
Once in a while a "varmint" wanders down from the wild north and gets as far as 
this county before meeting up with disaster. Charles  Krieg had a collision last 
week on the highway near Whitelaw. It wasn't the kind of collision that is so 
numerous in circuit court. The car bumped into a 270 pound black bear in the dark 
about 8:30 pm. It wasn't an escaped menagerie animal but a "sure nuff" wild bear 
of the kind whose porridge little Goldilocks ate all up.
The impact badly dented a fender of the car and also badly dented Bruin somewhere 
as he proceeded to throw a swoon which made it comparatively easy for Mr. Krieg to 
snuff out the bear's lights with one shot of the gun which he carries in his car 
for use when he bumps into bears.
Mr. Krieg has the carcass of the big brute hanging up in his meat market and asserts 
solemnly that the bear met his death in the manner related above. We can't take issue 
with him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1928


DOROTHY V. KRIEG

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krieg mourn the death of their three day old daughter, 
Dorothy Virginia. The funeral was held from the home at 710 Marshal street 
this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 1, 1919 P. 3
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[bur. 05-01-1919/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Carl H Krieg lot]


ADOLPH KRIENKE

Death on Sunday here of 41 year old Adolph Krienke of a stomach ailment. The 
deceased who leaves a widow and three children was buried in the city cemetery 
yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, May 12, 1898
*******
[cause: cancer of the stomach/burial book shows as "Adolph Krinke", proper 
spelling "Krienke"]


AUGUSTE KRIENKE

Mrs. Adolph Krinke
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Mrs. Adolph Krinke
Color/Sex: White female
Age: 23
Father: Hoffman
Occupation: Housewife
Spouse: Adolph Krinke
Death Date: 27 Jan 1887
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: puerperal eclampsia
Burial place: Manitowoc Wis
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


ELFAE R. KRIES

Miss Elfie (sic) R. Kries, 80, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died 
Monday at Park Lawn Home. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Kries was born March 23, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William 
and Elizabeth Stephani Kries. She was a Manitowoc resident all her life and 
attended Manitowoc schools. Miss Kries was a receptionist and medical assistant 
to Drs. F. W. Hammond and Reginald Hammond for many years. She was a past member 
of Medical Assistants Organization and Business and Professional Womens Club and 
a member of A.A.R.P. 
Survivors include three sisters, Miss Thelma J. Kries of Manitowoc, Mrs. E. G. 
(Dorothy) Halby, of Naples, Glaeser (sic) of Sturgeon Bay, nieces and nephews. 
A sister, Mrs. Mildred Hitch, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 1977  P. 14
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[bur. on Thelma J. and Elfae R. Kries lot]


THELMA J. KRIES

Thelma J. Kries, age 96, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died 
Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, at the First 
Presbyterian Church Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank, with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 25, 1901, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and 
Elizabeth Stephani Kries. She was a graduate of the Manitowoc business college. 
Thelma was employed for 30 years to eight Mayors of the City of Manitowoc, 
beginning with Mayor Schutze through Mayor Rand. Miss Kries was an accomplished 
artist. She won awards for her artwork at both Wisconsin State Fair and a 
13-county exhibit at the Neville Museum in Green Bay, as well as Best of Show 
for Watercolor in Manitowoc. In 1964, Thelma shared a 2-artist show with another 
local artist. She was a former member of the Manitowoc Little Gallery. Thelma 
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, a former member of the 
Women's Aglow, as well as being very active at the Manitowoc Senior Center.
Survivors include two nieces, Virginia Rodenberger, California, and Roberta Tuggle, 
Kentucky; and one nephews, William Halby, New York. She is further survived by a 
special friend, Nora Mathey, Two Rivers; and other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by three sisters.
Friends may call on Friday at the First Presbyterian Chapel from 10:30 a.m. 
until the time of services.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1998 P. 2


ANNA M. KRIESER

Mrs. Anna M. Krieser, 85, formerly of 1706 S. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning June 13, 1986, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Monday at Reinbold and Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. 
Rev. Gerald W. Schrankler will officiate and burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Krieser was born November 27, 1900 at Milladore, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Adolph and Margaret Wondrash Mancl. She married Raymond W. Krieser on 
June 14, 1922 at Lark, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death June 8, 1963. Mrs. 
Krieser was a member of VFW Otto Oas Aux. Post Number 659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Feenie Mancl of 
Vesper, Wisconsin and Henry and Margaret Mancl of Wisconsin Rapids; three sisters, 
Mrs. Sophia Kocian of Green Bay, Mrs. Martha Zandt and Mrs. Sylvia Seidl, both 
of Marshfield, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and 
special friends, Jeannette Fidler, Sherry Meyer and Vicki VanWagon. She was 
preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlie Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday afternoon and Monday until the hour of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 16, 1986 page 14
*******
[widow of Raymond W. Krieser]


BABY GIRL KRIESER

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krieser of 
1110 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Saturday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include the parents, the paternal grandfather, Daniel C. Krieser, 
of Manitowoc, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hopkins, of New 
York, N.Y., two sisters, Ellen and Gretchen and four brothers, August, Richard, 
Gary and Keith, at home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1963  P. 7 
********
[stillborn/father Robert Krieser/bur. on Daniel C. Krieser lot]


BERTHA LOUISA KRIESER

Bertha Pautz
Census • 1870 United States Federal Census
Name	Bertha Pautz
Age in 1870	30
Birth Date  abt 1840
Birthplace  Prussia
Dwelling Number	3
Home in 1870  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race  White
Gender  Female
Post Office  Manitowoc
Occupation	Keeping House
Father of Foreign Birth	Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth	Yes
Inferred Spouse	
Ferdinand Pautz
Inferred Children	
Martha Pautz
Paulena Pautz
Ferdrrand Pautz
Household Members (Name)  Age
Ferdinand Pautz 32 
Bertha Pautz  30 
Martha Pautz 10 
Paulena Pautz 8 
Ferdrrand Pautz 7 
Ellen Pautz 55 
Bertha Pautz 3
"1870 United States Federal Census"
*****
Bertha Pantz
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Bertha Pantz, born Sell
Marriage Date  12 Mar 1871
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  William Kriesen
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
[Bertha Krieser/bur 10-10-1911/cause: accident]


CHARLES KRIESER

DIED BY HIS OWN HAND 
Charles Krieser Plans Suicide and Dies in Presence of Wife and Children.
CARBOLIC ACID ENDS LIFE.
Mind Unbalanced by Worry, Step is Taken With Premeditated Design—
Previous Attempt Made
In the presence of his wife and three children at his home on South Eighteenth 
street, Friday night, Charles Krieser, foreman at the plant of the Manitowoc 
Malting Co., committed suicide by drinking the contents of a four ounce bottle 
of carbolic acid. Self-destruction was accomplished upon premeditated design 
and was due to an unbalanced mind from which the unfortunate man had suffered 
for some time, and which had led to previous attempts at suicide. Death resulted 
almost immediately and occurred shortly after 6 o’clock.
For some weeks past Krieser has conducted himself in a manner to cause alarm and 
arouse the anxiety of friends and has given unmistakable evidence of weakened 
mentality. Worry over the illness of his wife, upon whom physicians had recommended 
an operation as the only means of giving relief from sufferings of disease, had 
worked upon his mind and undoubtedly led to the fatal determination to end his 
life. Friday physicians attending Mrs. Krieser decided upon an operation and it 
was announced to the husband that it would be performed Saturday. Shortly after 
he left the house and returned late in the afternoon dispatched one of the children 
to the Barnstein drug store for four ounces of carbolic acid. When the child returned 
with the purchase, and while waiting for the evening meal, Krieser placed the bottle 
to his lips and drained it of contents. After accomplishing his purpose he placed the 
bottle upon the table and then fell to the floor where he expired in great agony. 
Assistance was summoned from the neighborhood and a physician called but nothing 
could be done. Officers were notified and an inquest held, presided over by Justice 
Markham, in which a verdict of suicide was returned. 
That the fatal step was premeditated is evident from the preparations made by the 
unfortunate victim. During the afternoon he visited numerous friends and bade them 
goodby and also attended to business affairs, settling several claims at the stores 
and giving notice that his dealings there were closed forever. Although his actions 
were strange, no suspicion of his intention entered the minds of friends, as in 
previous occasions he made similar statements.
Krieser was about 40 years of age and was well known throughout the city. He had been 
an employe at the Malting plant since its establishment and was an excellent workman 
whose services were valuable to the interests of the company. He was in former years 
a member of Co. H. Rankin guards, and was sergeant in the company and popular with his 
comrades. He was a man of honesty and integrity and although addicted to the liquor 
habit was not a hard drinker. Hereditary causes may have been responsible in part for 
the tragedy ending his existence, as other members of the family have suffered from 
mental diseases. A wife and three children are the survivors.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 23, 1901  P. 1
*****
Suicide of Carl Krieser by ingesting carbolic acid. 
He was about 40-yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 
3 children. (A long article with many details, 
theories regarding motive, and reporting the inquest 
led by Justice of the Peace Markham.)
Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1901
*****
CHAS. KRIESER KILLS HIMSELF WITH CARBOLIC ACID
Chas. Krieser for some time foreman of the Manitowoc Malting company's plant 
committed suicide last Friday evening by taking a large dose of carbolic acid. Just 
what caused Mr. Krieser to commit the insane act is not known. He was in 
comfortable circumstances, having steady occupation and good wages. He was 
apparently in the best of spirits when he returned from work to his home on 
Friday. He paid his wife, who is an invalid, a visit, and then sent his young daughter 
out to purchase the poison. On receiving the deadly drug he gulped it down and 
sank into a chair, dying in a few moments. He was buried Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 28, 1901 pg. 1
*****
TAKES DOSE OF POISON
Manitowoc Man Suicides While His Wife Lay Ill in Bed
CHILDREN SEE HIM DIE
Little Ones Play Until their Parent Falls Over on Floor Unconscious
Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 23 (Special) While his wife lay sick in bed and his three 
children played quietly together, Charles Kreiser(sic), foreman of the Manitowoc 
Malting Company, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid.
Krieser returned from work shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He took 
his little 5 year old daughter aside and sent her to a drug store to buy some 
carbolic acid. While she was gone he conversed with his wife, who has been sick 
in bed for many months. When the little girl returned with the poison which was 
soon to cause her father's death, Kreiser kissed her and then went out into the 
yard and drank the acid. He immediately returned to the house and walked into the 
room next to that which Mrs. Kreiser occupied and sat down on a chair without 
saying a word. The children went on playing and did not notice that their father 
was struggling and gasping for breath. Suddenly he fell unconscious to the floor. 
The little ones screamed and the mother cried out to know what had happened. The 
children were too frightened to tell her. She rushed from the bed into the room 
where her husband lay and then fainted away. One of the children ran to the neighbor 
for help and a doctor was called. The man died before the doctor arrived. Mrs. 
Krieser is in very serious condition and it is feared that the shock will make her 
recovery impossible.
Krieser was 44 years of age and came to this city twenty years ago from Germany. 
He is survived by his wife and three children. Last summer he threatened to kill 
himself and paid all his bills and said good bye to many of his friends. At that 
time he was carefully watched until it was thought that he had entirely gotten over 
the suicide mania. He was very well known in this city, having served for many years 
as first sergent of Co. H.W.N.G.
Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 29, 1901
*****
Charles Krieser
birth: 1866 Germany
death: 22 November 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Manitowoc
father: Fernand K.
mother: Wilhelmine
spouse: Emma
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: suicide-acid]


DAN KRIESER  (d. 1923)

Dan Krieser
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Dan Krieser
Death Date  9 Apr 1923
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Dan Krieser/bur 04-11-1923/cause: premature birth/space #34]


DANIEL KRIESER  (d. 1977)

Daniel C. Krieser, 85, of 1110 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Krieser was born Nov. 1, 1891, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, son 
of the late William and Wilhelmina Rose Krieser. He married Wilhelmina Jaeckel 
in 1916 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Aug. 13, 1944. He resided in 
Manitowoc most of his life. Prior to his retirement 20 years ago, he had been 
employed as a fireman at Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc, for 30 years. Mr. Krieser 
was an honorary member of the Brewers and Malsters Union Local and a charter 
member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Shirley Krieser, of 
Manitowoc, a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Neck Gazzana, of Milwaukee; two 
sisters, Mrs. Albert Gohr and Mrs. Adolph Mancel, of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may 
be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1977  P. 18
*********
The marriage of Daniel Kreiser of Manitowoc and Miss Minnie Jaeckel took place 
Saturday morning at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church. Miss Jaeckel 
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel of the Rangeline. The groom is 
employed as a moulder at Manitowoc where the couple will reside.
The Reporter, Fri., July 16, 1915


EMMA KRIESER

County Board Proceedings…
To The Honorable Board Of Trustees Of The Manitowoc County Asylym For The
Chronic Insane:
Gentlemen:-I hereby present my annual report for the year ending June 30, 1919.
The following deaths occurred.…

Emma Kriesor(sic), June 1, 1919, age 53, of Cancer of the stomach;
Manitowoc Herald News, December 26, 1919  P. 6
*******
[cause: cancer of the stomach/bur. on Charles Krieser lot]


GEORGE F. KRIESER

George F. Krieser, 57, of Herman Rd., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at Hoy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. 
Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Krieser was born Feb. 14, 1901 at Rosencrans, Town of Cooperstown, son of 
the late William and Wilhelmina Rose Krieser. He married the former Neoma 
Hibbard May 31, 1934, at Manitowoc, where he was employed at Manitowoc Ship-
building Inc. Mr. Krieser was a past president of the Fish and Game Assn. and 
a member of Boilermakers Local 443. 
Surviving are the wife, two sons, Howard of Appleton and Roy of New York; a 
daughter, Mrs. James De Smidt of Berlin, Ill.; two brothers, Daniel of Manitowoc 
and Clarence of Yuma, Ariz.; five sisters, Mrs. Edward Krainik, Mrs. Hugo Kohls, 
Mrs. Albert Gohr and Mrs. Adolph Mancel of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Frank Othersall 
of Elcho? and two grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1959   P. 9 
********
[d. 01-26-1959/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Nora Gohr lot]


HUGO KRIESER

Krueser
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Krueser
Gender  Male
Race  White
Birth Date  1 Aug 1891
Birth Place  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Charles Krueser
Mother  Emma Schenk
FHL Film Number	1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Hugo Krieser
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Hugo Krieser
Death Date  31 Oct 1891
Death Place  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume  02
Page number  0266
Reel 049
Image	1818
Index Volume  01
Sequence Number	209440
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Hugo Krieser
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Hugo Krieser
Color/Sex: W M
Father: Charles Krieser
Mother: Emma Schurck
Birthplace: Manitowoc Wis.
Birth Date: 1 Aug 1891 
Death Date: 31 Aug 1891
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
Burial place: Evergreen
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Hugo Krieser/bur 09-02-1891/cause: cholera infantum]


MINNIE KRIESER

Mrs. Daniel Krieser, 50, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital following a 
lingering illness. Her home is at 1110 N. Eighth street.
The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday 
will be removed to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church where services will 
be held at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Theo. Uetzmann will officiate. Interment will be 
in Evergreen cemtery.
Mrs. Krieser, nee Minnie Jaeckel, was born in Two Rivers June 17, 1894. She was 
married to Mr. Krieser July 10, 1913.
Survivors are the husband, two children, Doris at home and Robert, in the navy 
stationed at Indian Head, Marland, her father, Herman Jaeckel of two Rivers, 
four brothers, Arthur, Albert and Herman Jaeckel of Two Rivers and Ferdinand of 
Merrill, Wis., and one grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 14, 1944 P. 2
********
[Mrs. Wilhelmina/d. 08-13-1944/age 50 yrs./cause: generalized carcinomatosis/
wife of Daniel C. Krieser]
********
The marriage of Daniel Kreiser of Manitowoc and Miss Minnie Jaeckel took place 
Saturday morning at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church. Miss Jaeckel 
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel of the Rangeline. The groom is 
employed as a moulder at Manitowoc where the couple will reside.
The Reporter, Fri., July 16, 1915


NEOMA A. KRIESER

Mrs. Neoma A. Krieser, 82, of 1913 Herman Rd., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 
morning, April 29, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
10 am Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. John H. Rasmussen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krieser was born Jan. 17, 1904 in Brown County, Wis., daughter of the late 
Andrew and Louise VanHaren Hibbard. She grew up and was educated in Brown County. 
She was married to George F. Krieser May 31, 1924 at Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death Jan. 26, 1959. Mrs. Krieser was employed at Wisconsin Telephone Company 
as an Operator and later as a Cook at Colonial Inn until 1971 when she retired. 
Neoma emjoyed the outdoors as well as her cooking and baking.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Howard G. and Juanita Krieser 
of Ayers, Mass., and Roy J. Krieser of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Jean M. and James DeSmedt of St. Germaine, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Joseph and Emily Hibbard of Newton; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Norbert 
Daul of Pontiac, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three 
brothers, Ben, Ray and George Hibbard and a grandson, James.
Friends and relatives may meet with the family at Urbnek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and on Friday until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., April 30, 1986 page 23
*******
[widow of George F. Krieser]


RAYMOND W. KRIESER

Raymond W. Krieser, 68, of 1706 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning after a short illness at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Krieser was born Oct. 13, 1894, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late 
August and Wilhelmina Worm Krieser. He married Anna Mancel at Lark June 14, 1944, 
and the couple moved to Manitowoc. He had been employed 25 years as a bridgetender 
until retiring three years ago.
A veteran of World War I, he served June 28, 1918, until April 28, 1919, as a 
private with Headquarters company of the 332nd Field Artillery. He was a member 
of Otto Oas Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and World War I Barracks.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Ben, of California and Arnold of Maribel, 
and a sister, Mrs. Selma Nuernburg, of Platteville, Wis.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. Graveside military 
rites will be by VFW Post.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 8, 1963 P. M-9
*********
[d. 06-08-1963/age 68]


WILLIAM JOHN KRIESER

William Krieser
Death • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	William Krieser
Age  48
Birth Date  Abt 1832
Birthplace  Prussia
Home in 1880  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Dwelling Number  22
Race  White
Gender  Male
Relation to Head of House	Self (Head)
Marital Status  Married
Spouse's Name  Bertha Krieser
Father's Birthplace	Prussia
Mother's Birthplace  Prussia
Occupation  Farmer
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
William Krieser  48  Self (Head)
Bertha Krieser  39  Wife 
Ferd. Fautz 16  Stepson (Step Son) 
Helene Fautz 14  Stepdaughter (Step Daughter) 
Bertha Fautz 13  Stepdaughter (Step Daughter) 
Veronika Fautz 9  Stepdaughter (Step Daughter) 
Emil Krieser 3  Son 
Ida Krieser 2  Daughter 
Anna Krieser 6  Daughter
"1880 United States Federal Census"
*****
William Kriesen
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	William Kriesen
Marriage Date  12 Mar 1871
Marriage County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Bertha Pantz
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
[William Krieser/bur 10-10-1911/cause: cancer]


LURA BETH KRIEWALD

Lura Beth Kriewald, infant daughter of David and Valerie Monthey Kriewald of 
1324 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, was born Sunday, July 31, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, and died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents and a sister, Jennifer at home; paternal grand-
parents, James and Lula Kriewald of Stevens Point; maternal grandfather, Donald 
Monthey of McFarland of Kenosha (sic); paternal great grandparents, Herbert and 
Leona Kriewald of Merrill and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Esther Kuffewski 
of Kenosha, aunts, uncles and other relatives.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1983  P. 3
********
[Green Bay, WI/age 9 hours]