EARL PFEFFER

Earl Pfeffer, 67, lifelong Town of Franklin resident who farmed on 
Rt. 2, Cato, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient five days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfeffer was born Oct. 14, 1897, son of the late Joseph and Ida 
Hoyer Pfeffer. He never married and retired from active farming 
several years ago.
Surviving are a brother, Edgar, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Edward 
Jaeger, of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 15, 1965 P.8
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[d. 02-14-1965/age 67 yrs./bur. on Joseph Pfeffer lot]


EDGAR J. PFEFFER

Edgar J. Pfeffer, 75, of 515 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, 
May 2, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel J. Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfeffer was born Aug. 26, 1907, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Joseph and Ida Hoyer Pfeffer. He grew up and was educated in the 
Town of Franklin and married Mayme V. Grall Oct. 14, 1925, at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, Whitelaw. Mr. Pfeffer was a dairy farmer until moving to Manitowoc in 1951, 
and he had been employed with Hamann Construction Company for 30 years from 1942 
until his retirement in 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Pfeffer celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1975. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the 
local chapter of Izaac Walton League of America.
Survivors include his wife, Mayme, a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Shelby 
Pfeffer of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwendolyn and Leo Denor of 
Route 1, Cato, and Elaine and Joseph Kupsh of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Grace 
Jaeger of Two Rivers, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two brothers, 
Earl and Herbert, and a sister, Helen, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Don Gigure.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. on Joseph Pfeffer lot]


ELOUISE LOIS PFEFFER

Elouise L. Pfeffer, age 59, of 1409 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, passed away early 
Saturday morning, Aug. 5, 2006, with her family at her side, after a courageous 
battle with cancer.
Elouise was born on June 17, 1947, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of LeVerne E. 
Goucher and the late Russell C. Buehl. She was a 1965 graduate of Manitowoc 
Lincoln High School, and a 1966 graduate of the Accredited School of Beauty 
Culture, Milwaukee. She was employed with the Vogue Beauty Salon, Manitowoc, 
for many years. Elouise established her own Salon on Aug. 1, 1981, known as 
New Image, celebrating 25 years in business. She also operated Paradise Tours, 
for the past 10 years. The people of the New Image and Paradise Tours were more 
than friends-they were like her family. She was a former member of the board of 
directors for the American Canceer Society; a TPA member; a member of the 
Manitowoc Senior Center; and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, Manitowoc. 
Elouise enjoyed playing cards and their many casino trips.
Elouise married Thomas Gadzinski in 1990, and he preceded her in death. She 
later married Leonard Pfeffer on May 19, 1997, at St. Francis Catholic Church, 
Hollandtown. The Rev. Stan "Tom" Browne officiated.
Survivors include her husband: Leonard C. Pfeffer, Manitowoc; two sons: Billy 
Ackley and special friend, Stephanie Walker, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Ryan Ackley, 
Manitowoc; and her mother: LaVerne Goucher, Manitowoc. She is further survived 
by a brother and sister-in-law: Jesse and Kathy Jones, Random Lake; a sister: 
Elaine McGregor, Green Bay; also surviving are Leonard's children: Steven 
Pfeffer and his wife Beth, and Judy Davidson and her husband Dr. William; a 
brother-in-law: Roy Pfeffer, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law: Marilyn Pfeffer, 
Manitowoc; and lifelong friend: Robert Krajnek of Manitowoc. She is further 
survived by special friends: Esther Behnke and Sue Vogt both of Manitowoc. 
Nieces nephews, other relatives and many close friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by a brother: David Buehl; three aunts: Lois Pierce, 
Doris Kanter, Elaine Jankowski; an uncle: Arley Buehl; a brother-in-law: Clyde 
Pfeffer: and a sister-in-law: Eileen Pfeffer.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. A prayer service 
will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Jim 
VandenHogen with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A memorial fund has been established in Elouise's name.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. (private) and all the 
members of her staff at the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Unit as well as the Holy 
Family Hospice staff for their compassionate care.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 7, 2006


HEINRICH PFEFFER

LOST ON THE SEA BIRD
Information Relative to the Citizens of Manitowoc who were Victims of the Late Disaster.
Thirty-One Persons Lost.
In fulfilling the painful duty which devolves upon us at this time we have 
endeavored to present to our readers a correct report containing all the 
information in regard to the lost which we could obtain. We fear there will 
be some errors, but we have as far as possible obtained the statements of 
relatives or immediate friends of the deceased. We would that some other hand 
than ours--one better skilled in soothing afflicted hearts--might perform the 
sad office of saying comforting words to the distressed of our Village, but 
it may not be and we can only say to those who suffer, you have our heartfelt 
sympathy--and the sympathy of every person in Manitowoc. We have known your 
friends, respected them, loved them; and your loss is our loss. Let us hope 
that He who doeth all things well hath not permitted our friends to fall in 
vain. 
HENRY PFEFFER	
Was a man about 22 years of age. Came here in 1850 with his father's family. 
A few years ago his father died owning considerable property on the South 
side, which we believe he willed to his wife. This property, consisting of a 
hotel near the Catholic Church, Henry bought some time ago. Improving it as 
well as he might he put into the stables horses and buggies and kept quite a 
Livery stable. He was doing an excellent business and his loss will be severely 
felt by the community where he lived.
(Article continues in the same manner for each individual lost on the SEA BIRD; 
Geo. W. Emery, James A. Hodges, Capt. N.T. Nelson, Capt. John Sorenson, Charles 
Riechen, Joseph Doucett, Henry Nieman, James Leykom, August Wilde, Richard 
Flossbach, Amos Meyer, John Melka, Martin Rozezguiatee, Wm. Barter, Casper 
Klimer, John Foucks, Herman Jacoby, Wenzel Hawlichek, P.C. Danahy, Raymond H. 
Hunt, Fred Henning Jr., and Thorine Oleson.)
OTHERS.
We hear of others who were on the boat beyond a doubt--one a Norwegian who has 
been chopping wood in this vicinity, could not learn his name; and two girls 
from the country who took passage from here with the intention of going either 
to Milwaukee or Chicago have not been heard from since the disaster. So it will 
be seen there were Thirty-one from here certainly, and two doubtful, lost on the 
SEA BIRD.
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, April 16, 1868  pg. 4
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IN PROBATE - Manitowoc County Court
In the matter of the estate of Henry Pfeffer, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mrs. Anna Pfeffer,
of Manitowoc, in said county, representing among other 
things that Henry Pfeffer, late of said county, on the 
9th day of April A.D. 1868, near Waukegan, Ill., died 
intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within
this state, and that the said petitioner is mother of
said deceased, and praying that administration of said
estate be to Alois Pfeffer granted, it is ordered that
said petition be heard before the judge of this court
on Wednesday the 16th day of March A.D. 1870 at 10
o'clock a.m. at my office in said county. Ordered 
further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of
said deceased, and to all persons interested, by
publishing a copy of this order for three successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in The Manitowoc
Pilot a weekly newspaper published at manitowoc in
said county. W.W. Waldo, County Judge
Manitowoc Feb. 23, 1870
Manitowoc Pilot, Mar. 17, 1870 issue


HELEN PFEFFER

TWO GIRLS IN CAR ACCIDENT MAY DIE
HELEN PFEFFER, CATO, AND LORETTA NEUSER, FRANCIS CREEK, NEAR DEATH TODAY
Marie Neuser Suffers Fractured Hand and Four Others Bruised 
as Car Leaves Road Hits Pole
Two victims of an automobile accident at Francis Creek last night are today 
battling against death in the hospital in this city with odds all against them. 
Injuries of both are of most serious character and the condition of the two was 
reported critical late this afternoon.
Helen Pfeffer, 22, of Cato, is suffering from a fractured clavicle and broken 
ribs which have penetrated the lining tissues, causing hemorrhages which it is 
feared may be fatal.
Loretta Neuser, 15, of Francis Creek, suffered a fracture of the skull and had 
not regained consciousness at noon and it is feared that she cannot survive.
Third Girl Is Injured
Mattie Neuser, a sister of Loretta, was also injured in the accident which 
resulted when the car left the road and crashed into a telephone pole, bones of 
her hand being broken. She was able to leave the hospital today and return to 
her home.
Four others in the car, which was driven by William Neuser, a brother of two of 
the injured girls, escaped with minor injuries but all were bruised and suffered 
from the shock. The car was not badly damaged and did not turn over.
How Accident Happened
The party, which included Mr. Neuser and his two sisters, a young man employed 
at the Neuser farm and a girl friend, all of Francis Creek and Miss Pfeffer and 
another Cato girl, was en route to Kellnersville at the time the accident occurred. 
The crash came on the road near the Albert Stranstky farm on the Francis creek 
road when Neuser turned out to pass another car and struck a rut in the road. He 
said that the rut caused him to lose control of the machine and it went off the 
road, crashing into the telephone pole but not overturning. According to Mr. Neuser 
his car was traveling at a speed not exceeding 30 miles an hour at the time.
Two Thrown From Car
Miss Pfeffer was thrown from the car, a distance of ten feet and was found 
unconscious. Loretta Neuser was also hurled from her seat and was found a short 
distance from the car with her skull fractured. Others of the party of seven 
extricated themselves from the machine and it was found that Mamie Neuser had 
injured her hand, it being discovered upon examination that bones of the hand 
and fingers had been broken when the hand was jammed as she attempted to save 
herself.
Passing motorists gave first aid to the injured and the three girls were taken to 
the home of Dr. Guttman at Cooperstown where extent of thier injuries was found 
to be serious and they were brought to the hospital in this city. Others of the 
party were able to return to their home but all are suffering from the shock and 
bruises they suffered.
William Neuser, driver of the car, who with his sisters is the son of a widowed 
mother, said today that the accident happened so quickly that he is unable to 
explain it except that when he struck the rut in the road, the wheel was torn 
from his grasp and before he could recover control of the machine it had taken 
the plunge and hit the pole. Neuser was dazed by the crash but recovered and 
directed care of his companions. The accident happened about 9:30 while the young 
people were going from Cato to Kellnersville.
Pfeffer girl From Cato
Miss Pfeffer, one of the girls most seriously injured, is a daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer who reside north of Cato and friends of the Neuser family. It 
was impossible today to learn the name of the second Cato girl who was in the car 
and who escaped injury. 
A peculiar fact in connection with the accident is that the car did not turn over 
in the crash against the pole. The serious injury of the two girls is accounted 
for by the fact that they were thrown from the car, the Neuser girl having struck 
her head with force to cause the fracture while the distance and fall of the 
Pfeffer girl caused the fracture of ribs and penetration of the lung tissues.
Manitowoc Herld News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 23, 1927 P. 3
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PFEFFER GIRL SUCCUMBS TO AUTO INJURY
Accident at Francis Creek Claims Cato Girl After Two Days
Helen Johanna Pfeffer, Cato girl who was injured in the crash of the Neuser car 
at Francis Creek Friday night, passed away at the hospital in this city shortly 
after noon today. Miss Pfeffer suffered several fractured ribs which punctured 
the lungs and caused severe hemorrhages. Although she regained consciousness some 
time before the end came, she was able to converse with relatives and friends only 
with the greatest difficulty.
Miss Pfeffer is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer, residing near Cato and 
was born theere May 14, 1905. She had been employed at the Goods plant and later 
at the Badger hotel, where she made her home at time of the fatal accident. She 
had made her home in the city for four years past.
Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers Earl and Edgar of Cato and 
Herbert in this city and by one sister Grace at Cato.
Funeral arrangements have not been made. The condition of Loretta Neuser, also 
injured in the accident, is still critical at the hospital where she is receiving 
attention.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 25, 1927 P. 1
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PFEFFER GIRL TO BE LAID TO REST THURSDAY
Miss Helen Pfeffer, Cato, victim of an automobile accident at Francis Creek, 
Friday night, will be laid to rest Thursday morning in Evergreen cemetery in 
this city. Services will be held from the home at Cato to Whitelaw where the 
Rev. Father Pufall will conduct last rites.
Miss Loretta Neuser, who was also seriously and probably fataly injured in the 
accident, failed to show improvement at the hospital today and small hope was 
held for her recovery this afternoon. She has not fully regained conciousness 
as yet. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1927 P. 2
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[cause: auto accident-crushing injury/bur. on Joseph Pfeffer lot]


HERBERT C. PFEFFER

Herbert Pfeffer, 46, who operated Pfeffer's tavern at the corner of 
Eighth and Buffalo streets, died yesterday afternoon shortly after 
being admitted to the Holy Family hospital. He had suffered a heart 
attack earlier in the afternoon at the tavern.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Pfeffer was born in the town of Cato in 1903. In 1948 he married Mrs. 
Margaret Mortek. Survivors are the wife; a son by a previous marriage; 
step son, step daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer of Cato; two brothers, Edgar and Earl of Cato; 
sister, Mrs. Edward Jaeger of Two Rivers.
He was affiliated with the Manitowoc County Tavern Keepers association 
and the Eagles club. Friends may call at the funeral home from Thursday 
noon until the time of services on Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 3, 1949 P.2
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[bur. 08-05-1949/age 46 yrs.]


IDA PFEFFER

Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer, 81, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday evening 
at the homestead farm of a sudden heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Elda(sic) Hoyer in Franklin in 1871 and in 1896 was 
married to Mr. Pfeffer. Survivors are her husband; daughter, Mrs. 
Edward Jaeger of Two Rivers; two sons, Earl, at home, Edgar of 
Manitowoc; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 4, 1952 P.2
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[bur. 09-06-1952/age 81 yrs./wife of Joseph Pfeffer]


JOSEPH PFEFFER    (d. 1867)

In Probate.
State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, ss. In the matter of the Proof and Probate 
of the last will and testament of Joseph Pfeffer, deceased, late of the County of 
Manitowoc.
WHEREAS, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Joseph Pfeffer, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc has been filed in this 
office; and whereas, application has been made by Anna Pfeffer, praying that the 
same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this State. 
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate 
Office in the Village of Manitowoc in said county, on the fifteenth day of April, 
A.D. 1867, at 10 o'clock A.M. and it is further ordered, that notice shall be given 
to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by 
publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three 
successive weeks, once in each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, April 12, 1867 P. 3
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(Note: His wife is in Calvary, Manitowoc-Anna Pfeffer in section C)


JOSEPH PFEFFER    (d. 1964)

Joseph Pfeffer, 94, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Thursday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed earlier in the 
day after incurring a cerebral hemorrhage at the farm home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfeffer, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, was born Sept. 23, 
1870, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew 
Pfeffer. He married Ida Hoyer in November of 1896 in the Town of 
Franklin. She died Sept. 2, 1952. 
Mr. Pfeffer farmed until 15 years ago. He had served 35 years as 
treasurer of the Town of Franklin School Board.
Surviving him are two sons, Earl, of Rt. 2, Cato, and Edgar, of Manitowoc, 
a daughter, Mrs. Edward Jager, of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and 14 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 13, 1964 P.9
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[d. 11-12-1964/age 94 yrs.]


MAYME VIOLA PFEFFER    (d. 1999)

Mayme V. Pfeffer, age 93, formerly of 515 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, January 21, 1999, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Janaury 25, 1999, 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 16, 1905, in the township of Cato, Maniotwoc County, daughter 
of the late John and Louise Kuehnl Grall. Mayme grew up in Whitelaw and attended 
St. Michael's grade school. She was married to Edgar J. Pfeffer October 14, 1925, 
at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death, May 2, 1983. 
Mayme and her husband moved to Manitowoc from the township of Franklin in 1951. 
She is a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a former member of the 
Christian Women of Holy Innocents.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwendolyn and Leo Denor, Cato, 
Elaine and Joseph Kupsh, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Shelby 
Pfeffer, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great 
grandchildren; one step-brother, Ralph Sickinger, Milwaukee; two step-sisters, 
Beatrice Kiel, Whitelaw, Lucille Fanslau, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, she was preceded in 
death by four brothers, Frank, John, Lawrence and Edmund Grall; 1 half sister, 
Germaine Tuschl; four step-brothers, Florian, Gerhard, Martin and Ervin Sicking; 
three step-sisters, Sr. Mary Bertelia, Barbara Herman and Sara Helgeson.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home from 2-4 
pm on Sunday and Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, 
said by Deacon Paul Kieffer
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1999
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The Mass of Christian Burial for Mayme V. Pfeffer, age 93, formerly of 515 
Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, who died Thursday afternoon, January 21, 1999, at 
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, 
January 25, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Foley will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home from 
2-4 pm on Sunday and Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 
4 p.m. on Sunday, said by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, January 24, 1999


ANNA PFEFFERKORN

Anna Pfefferkorn, 81, of 4326 Wagon Wheel Rd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfefferkorn, nee Anna Roethel, was born Aug. 9, 1895, in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Fred and Anna Schreiber Roethel. She was educated in Town 
of Meeme schools and was married to Arnold A. Pfefferkorn June 16, 1932 (sic), 
in the town of Meeme. He preceded her in death April 23, 1929. She was a member 
of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, William, of Two Rivers and Robert, of Manitowoc; a 
daughter, Mrs. John (Marion) Hopf, of Manitowoc; a brother, Herbert, of Kiel; 
three sisters, Mrs. Gilbert (Lydia) Henschel, of Kiel and Miss Emma Roethel and 
Mrs. Harold (Irmgard) Reineck, of Sheboygan, seven grandchildren, two great 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Saturday and at the church Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 1977 P. 3
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(Note: Marriage year in husband's obituary is 1923/in this obit. which would
have him dying before they were married. I believe the marriage date is
incorrect in this obituary.)
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[cremains/widow of Arnold Pfefferkorn/bur. on William Pfefferkorn lot]
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Notes from S.W. Meeme:
A pretty wedding took place at St. John's church at Schwarzwald on Saturday when 
Anna M. Roethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Roethel of here and Arnold Pfefferkorn, 
son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pfefferkorn of Manitowoc Rapids were united in marriage. Rev. 
Mohme tied the nuptial knot. The attendants were Emma Roethel and Elmer Pfefferkorn, 
Vera Pfefferkorn and Herbert Rothel. The bride wore a white georgette gown and 
carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The attendants appeared in blue and lavendar 
crep de chien gowns and wore corsage bouquets of pint sweet peas. After the ceremony, 
intimate relatives and friends were present at the reception at the Fred Roethel home. 
Mr. Hanson of Manitowoc rendered pleasing solos during the afternoon and evening. The 
young couple will reside on a farm. “May you of luck have all the best and be with 
fortune ever blest,” is the wish of the many friends of the newlyweds.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 21, 1923


ARNOLD A. PFEFFERKORN

OVERSEAS VET DIES IN CITY LAST EVENING
Arnold Pfefferkorn To Be Given Military Funeral As Last Rites Are Held
A final desperate effort to save the life of Arnold Pfefferkorn, wounded 
overseas veteran of the World War, by the resorting to of an operation to 
halt the inroads being made upon his system by a perforating ulcer of the 
stomach and peritonitis yesterday proved fruitless and the soldier who 
lived through four major engagements of the war, died of complications at 
the Holy Family hospital in this city at 7 o'clock last evening.
Mr. Pfefferkorn, who was 35 years of age, was stricken ill on Saturday 
after an operation the previous year had apparently eliminated his troubles. 
He was rushed to the hospital in this city from his home on Manitowoc 
Route 5 and an operation resorted to in an effort to save his life but he 
never rallied and died early in the evening.
Overseas Veteran
He was a well-known county farmer and spent his entire life in the township 
of Manitowoc Rapids with the exception of several years while he was a 
member of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, Germany and other 
countries where he served as a member of the 59th Infantry, Fourth Division. 
He was one of the last of the veterans to return and again took up his 
residence in the township in which he was born.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born on March 27, 1894 and attended the schools of this 
district. On June 16, 1923, he married Miss Anna Roethel of Meeme who with 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Pfefferkorn, Manitowoc Rapids; one daughter
(private); two sons (private); three brothers, Elmer, Harvey and Lee 
and two sisters, Mrs. Delmar Hansen and Miss Mildred of this city survive.
Military Funeral Planned
Full military honors will be accorded to Mr. Pfefferkorn by a color guard, 
firing squad and bugler representing the Guy Drews Post of the American Legion 
at the funeral services. Services will be held from the home on Manitowoc 
Route 5, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and from the Wesley M.E. church, Ninth 
and Hamilton streets here at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Feldt will 
officiate at the services at the home, church and at Evergreen cemetery where 
interment will take place.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1929 P. 2
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[cause: perferating ulcer of stomach]
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Notes from S.W. Meeme:
A pretty wedding took place at St. John's church at Schwarzwald on Saturday when 
Anna M. Roethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Roethel of here and Arnold Pfefferkorn, 
son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pfefferkorn of Manitowoc Rapids were united in marriage. Rev. 
Mohme tied the nuptial knot. The attendants were Emma Roethel and Elmer Pfefferkorn, 
Vera Pfefferkorn and Herbert Rothel. The bride wore a white georgette gown and 
carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The attendants appeared in blue and lavendar 
crep de chien gowns and wore corsage bouquets of pint sweet peas. After the ceremony, 
intimate relatives and friends were present at the reception at the Fred Roethel home. 
Mr. Hanson of Manitowoc rendered pleasing solos during the afternoon and evening. The 
young couple will reside on a farm. “May you of luck have all the best and be with 
fortune ever blest,” is the wish of the many friends of the newlyweds.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 21, 1923


DOROTHY L. (RISCH) PFEFFERKORN

Dorothy L. Pfefferkorn, 62, of 4018 Wagon Wheel Road, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, July 9, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfefferkorn was born Aug. 20, 1919, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Arthur and Elsie Lehmkuhl Risch. She attended schools at Rockwood and was 
graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1937. She 
was married to Leland Pfefferkorn, Nov. 9, 1940, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Pfefferkorn 
worked for a time as a clerk at Johnson Hills Department Store. She was a member 
of Wesley United Methodist Church, and Rockwood Homemakers.
Survivors include her husband, Leland; three sons, James Pfefferkorn and David 
Pfefferkorn of Manitowoc, and Thomas Pfefferkorn of Milwaukee; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Richard and Georgiane Risch, and Paul and Ethel Risch of Manitowoc; 
a sister-in-law, Amelia Risch of Manitowoc; an aunt, Lillian Jandre of Manitowoc, 
and a cousin, Carol Jandre of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Robert Risch.
Frinds may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be 
made to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 1982 P. 3
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[wife of Leland Pfefferkorn/bur. on William Pfefferkorn lot]


EDWIN O. PFEFFERKORN

Edwin O. Pfefferkorn, 90, of 1015 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 30, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. A. Ron Helgeson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born July 11, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
August and Kate Specht Pfefferkorn. Mr Pfefferkorn was a veteran of World War I, 
serving in the Medical Corps in Kentucky. He married Lucinda Schuette Jan. 18, 
1923, at Mishicot and the couple came to Manitowoc to reside. He had been a 
night engineer at the Cold Storage Plant, retiring in 1956. He was a member of 
First World War Barracks of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Betty Jane 
Pfefferkorn of Milwaukee and Orrin and Evelyn Pfefferkorn of McHenry, Ill.; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Mabel and William Stechmesser of Two Rivers and Pearl 
and Roger Bruhn of Mishicot; a sister, Miss Thelma Pfefferkorn of Milwaukee, 12 
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A grandson, nine 
brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of 
funeral service at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 31, 1981  P. 3


ELMER ROY PFEFFERKORN

Mr. Elmer R. Pfefferkorn, 92, formerly of 539 Westlawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning, November 15, 1989 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Rev. Jim Barnes 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born July 13, 1897 at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
William and Mathilda Holschbach Pfefferkorn. He attended schools in the Manitowoc 
area and graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1917. He married 
the former Molly Meyer on November 14, 1935 in Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death in 1980. Mr. Pfefferkorn was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church 
and he worked in the Engineering Department at Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring 
in 1962.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Elmer and Lorraine Pfefferkorn 
of Hanover, New Hampshire; a sister, Mildred McClellan of Manitowoc; three 
grandsons, David, Karl and Erich; cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He 
was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 11 am Monday until the time 
of service at 1:30 pm. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Nov. 16, 1989 page B7
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Meyer-Pfefferkorn
At three o'clock this afternoon Miss Mollie Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. 
Meyer, 920 South Twenty-sixth street and Elmer E. Pfefferkorn, son of Mr. and 
Mrs. William Pfefferkorn, Manitowoc Rapids were united in marriage at the bride's 
home, Rev. Schreiher offciating at the ceremony. Miss Mildred Pfefferkorn and John 
Meyer, Jr., attended the bridal pair. A wedding dinner was served at the home of 
the bride following the service, with covers laid for twenty guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Pfefferkorn will spend their week's honeymoon at Chicago and will 
return to make their home at 1802 Western avenue where they will be at home to 
friends after December 15. The groom is employed at the Aluminum Goods.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding were, Clarence Alter of Milton Junction, 
Mrs. Louis Jansen of Milwaukee and Mrs. Augusta Fette, also of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 14, 1925 P. 2
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[widower of Mollie Pfefferkorn]


HARVEY W. PFEFFERKORN

Harvey W. Pfefferkorn, 68, formerly of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past 
seven years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born Sept. 12, 1903, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son 
of the late William and Mathilda Holschbach Pfefferkorn. He attended schools in 
Manitowoc. He was a graduate of the old Washington High School with the Class of 
1921. He was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two brothers, Elmer, of Manitowoc, and Leland, of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) McClellan, of Manitowoc; and nieces 
and nephews. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 14, 1972
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[d. 07-14-1972/age 68 yrs./bur. on William Pfefferkorn lot]
(12 Sep 1903/Jul 1972/SSDI) 


LELAND MELVIN PFEFFERKORN

Mr. Leland M. Pfefferkorn, 75, of 4018 Wagon Wheel Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
December 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church. The 
Rev. Robert Hays will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born September 6, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late William 
and Mathilda Holschback Pfefferkorn. He married the former Dorothy Risch on 
November 9, 1940, at Manitowoc. The couple resided on a farm in Manitowoc County. 
She preceded him in death in 1982. Mr. PFefferkorn was a member of Wesley United 
Methodist Church and a former member of Farm Bureau.
Survivors include three sons, James and David of Manitowoc and Thomas of Milwaukee; 
a brother, Elmer of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mildred McClellan of Manitowoc. He 
was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Thursday afternoon and after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of service at the 
church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1984  P. 3
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[widower of Dorothy Pfefferkorn bur. on William Pfefferkorn lot]


LUCINDA PFEFFERKORN

Lucinda E. Pfefferkorn, age 92, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Monday, December 18, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.. Thursday, December 21, 1995, 
at the Jens Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with 
burial at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at 
the Jens Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 p.m. until the time of 
services at 8 p.m.
She was born October 22, 1903, in Rockwood, town of Kossuth, daughter 
of the late William and Mary Reis Schuette. She attended schools in 
Rockwood. She married Edwin Pfefferkorn, January 18, 1923, in Mishicot. 
The couple resided there until coming to Manitowoc in 1949. She was 
employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company for a short period of time. 
Lucinda was a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Betty Jane 
Pfefferkorn, Milwaukee, Orrin and Evelyn Pfefferkorn, McHenry, Ill.; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Mabel and William Stechmesser, Two 
Rivers, Pearl and Roger Bruhn, town of Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren; 
17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by her husband, Edwin; one grandson, James; three brothers 
and three sisters.
Memorials may be made to the First German Ev. Lutheran Church.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with fuenral(sic) arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1995 P. A2
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[widow of Edwin O. Pfefferkorn]


MATHILDA PFEFFERKORN

Mrs. William Pfefferkorn, 83, of 855 North Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wesley Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. John Walker will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Mathilda Holschbach in Manitowoc Rapids in 1870 and in 1893 was 
married to William Pfefferkorn. They locted on a farm on Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and 
later moved to Manitowoc. The couple observed its golden wedding in 1943. Her 
husband died in 1948.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Hansen and Mrs. Kenneth McClellan of 
Manitowoc; three sons, Elmer of Manitowoc and Harvey and Leland of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Two sons, Arnold 
and Norman, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1953 P.2
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[d. 04-03-1953/age 83 yrs./bur. on William Pfefferkorn lot]


MOLLIE E. (MEYER) PFEFFERKORN

Mrs. Elmer (Mollie) Pfefferkorn, 79, of 539 Westlawn Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday evening, November 8, at Family Heritage Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfefferkorn, nee Mollie Meyer, was born June 14, 1901, at Manitowoc, 
son (sic) of the late John F. and Ida Fetter Meyer. She attended Manitowoc 
schools and was graduated from Westside High School in 1919. She was married 
to Elmer Pfefferkorn Nov. 14, 1925, at Manitowoc and resided here all their 
lives. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law (unreadable sentence) 
Pfefferkorn of Hanover, N.H.; two brothers, Fred J. Meyer of Manitowoc and 
John C. Meyer of Federal Way, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Kaufman of 
Kenosha, Mrs. Milton Detjen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lorraine McLaughlin of 
McKinney, Texas; three grandsons (private) of Hanover and nieces and nephews.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1980 P.3
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[wife of Elmer R. Pfefferkorn]


NORMAN A. PFEFFERKORN

FIRST SOLDIER BODY RETURNED, HERE SHORTLY
The body of Norman Pfefferkorn, a Manitowoc county soldier boy who gave his 
life in the service in the world war, will arrive in New York today or tomorrow 
aboard a U.S. transport and will be sent to this city for burial. The body is 
one of hundreds sent from England to the states by the government. It is the 
first Manitowoc county soldier's body to be returned.
The war department in a message to William Pfefferkorn, father of the soldier, 
announced that the body had been shipped and would reach New York early this 
week and asked that instructions be given as to disposition. Mr. Pfefferkorn, 
who resides near Four Corners, six miles from the city, wired the department 
to forward the body here.
Private Pfefferkorn was 26 years old and a member of Co. B, 343 infantry, 
attached to the 86th division with which Walter Clark and other local boys 
served. He was taken ill in England while the command was passing through 
en route to France and fell victim to the flu. He was buried there and a 
picture of the grave was received by relatives from the Red Cross.
Definite date of arrival of the body here has not been received. Guy Drews 
Post, American Legion, at a meeting last night completed arrangements to 
receive the body and provide an escort at the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1920 P. 1
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FIRST FUNERAL SHIP ARRIVES
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, April 8-The transport Nausemond, the first American funeral ship from 
Europe, arrived in port today carring the bodies of 87 American soldiers who died 
in base hospitals during the war. Relative and friends gathered at the docks as 
the flag-draped coffins were carried from the ship. Arrangements have been 
completed for the shipments of all the bodies to their home stations for burial.
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The body of Norman Pfefferkorn a Manitowoc county soldier, is presumed to have 
been aboard the Nausemond and will arrive here later in the week.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1920 P. 1
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[Norman A. Pfefferkorn/bur. 04-12-1920/cause: pneumonia/bur. on 
William Pfefferkorn lot]


WILLIAM PFEFFERKORN

William Pfefferkorn, 73, (photo) of 855 North Ninth street, retired farmer, 
died this afternoon at the Holy Family hospital.
He was born in Gibson and 56 years ago married Miss Mathilda Wolforth(sic). 
They located on the homestead farm in Manitowoc Rapids now operated by their 
sons. They moved to this city eight years ago and six years ago observed 
their golden wedding.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Elmer of this city, Harry and Leland on 
the Rapids farm; two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Hansen and Mrs. Kenneth McClelland, 
both of this city.
Funeral plans will be announced Wednnesday. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1948 P. 2
(Note: The maiden name of his wife is incorrect and one of his sons are 
different than in the following obituary for the next day)
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Funeral services for William F. Pfefferkorn, 79, of 855 North Ninth street, 
who died yesterday, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wesley Methodist 
church, the Rev. Francis Foulke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born in Gibson in 1869, he married Mathilda Holschbach in 1892. They located 
on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. They observed their golden wedding six years 
ago, and moved to this city in 1940.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Hansen and Mrs. Kenneth 
McClelland of this city; three sons, Elmer of this city and Harvey and Leland 
of Manitowoc Rapids; four brothers, Gustave, of Hartford, Wis., John of Two 
Rivers, Richard of Gibson and Edwin of Shoto; four sisters, Mrs. George Luebke 
of Rosecrans, Mrs. Anna Theil and Miss Selma Pfefferkorn of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Adolph Krueger of this city; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be moved to the 
church at 10 a.m. Thursday to lie in state until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1948 P. 2
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[d. 08-10-1948/age 79 yrs.]


ALMA PFEIFER

Mrs. Alma Pfeifer, 96, of 2005 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
March 14, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Richard Lind will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfeifer was born June 15 (sic), 1893, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Henry and Frieda Haese Meihsner. She married George Peters and he preceded in 
death in 1924. She later married Otto Pfeifer on April 17, 1927, in Manitowoc. 
She was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Otto; a son and daughter-in-law, Guy and Joan 
Pfeifer of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Charmaine and Donald Waak of 
Manitowoc; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a niece, a nephew and other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence 
Meihsner and a sister, Leona Hall.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service at 1:30 p.m. 
Memorials would be appreciated to The Easy Access Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[widow of George Peters/wife of Otto Pfeifer]


BETTY JANE PFEIFER

Former Residents Mourn Death of Babe 
News was received here this morning of the death at Shorewood of Betty Jane, four 
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pfeifer. The body will be brought to this 
city and the funeral services will be held from the chapel at Evergreen Monday 
morning at 9 o’clock, the Rev. Reynolds officiating. Besides the parents, two 
sisters survive. Mrs. Pfeifer before her marriage was Miss Maud Flint, daughter 
of Charles Flint of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 5, 1926  P. 3
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(Betty Jane Pfeifer/age 4/res. Milwaukee/cause: pneumonia/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


OTTO PFEIFER

Otto Pfeifer, 92, of 2005 Division Street, died Thursday, October 17, 1991 at St. 
Mary's Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday at the 
First Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Hanstedt officiating with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born August 28, 1899 in Wiesenbach, Germany, son of the late Johannes and 
Elizabeth Schmidt Pfeifer. He attended schools in Germany and served in the German 
Army during WWI. He came to the United States in 1924. He married Alma Meihsner on 
April 27, 1927 in Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated the Pfeifer Food Market 
from 1927-1960. He then was employed at the Park Lawn Nursing Home as the Head of 
Maintenance and retired in 1965. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma in 
1990.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Guy and Joan Pfeifer of Manitowoc; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Charmaine and Donald Waak, also of Manitowoc; eight 
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Lina Muller of Germany. He was 
preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home form 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday; Monday from 
9 am to 11 am and from noon until the time of services at the church. Memorials may 
be made to the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 19, 1991
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[widower of Alma Pfeifer]


CHRISTIAN F. PFEIL

Branch Brevities:
Mr. Ignatz Pankratz registered at the hotel of William Eatough last Friday. He 
was on his way to Francis Creek having been called there by the death of his 
step-father, Mr. Feil(sic).
Manitowoc Lakeshore Times, May 29, 1883 page 4
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(1880 Kossuth census:
Christian Pfile age 35; wife Annie Pfile age 44; stepson Ignatz Pankratz 21;
stepson Louis Pankratz 14; stepson Joseph Pankratz 12; stepson Wolfkang(sic) Pankratz 10;
stepdaughter Mary Pankratz 8)
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[Christ Phiel]


ALFRED PFINGSTEN

Manitowoc February 18, 1986 (edited for living people)
Alfred A. Pfingsten, 90, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died
Monday afternoon, February 17, at St. Mary Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfingsten was born April 3, 1895, at Mishicot, Wis., son of Ernst G. 
and Rose (Strouf) Pfingsten. He resided in Manitowoc county all his life.
He married Edith H. Clayton, July 22, 1922, at Oshkosh, she preceding him 
in death November 13, 1969. He retired after being employed for 40 years as
the Rural Sales Manager for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. Mr. 
Pfingsten was a Veteran of World War I and served with the United States 
Navy from June of 1918 to Sept. of 1921. He was a member of American Legion
Post 165 of Two Rivers and the William G. Kahlenberg Masonic Lodge of Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include a son, a sister, four grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
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[d. 02-17-1986/age 90 yrs./widow of Edith P. Pfingsten]
(03 Apr 1895/Feb 1986/SSDI)
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Notes from Mishicot:
Alfred Pfingsten and Miss Edith Clayton were married Saturday. They will make 
their home at Mishicot.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 27, 1922


CATHERINE PFINGSTEN

Girl Dies Thursday After Long Illness
Catherine, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pfingsten, 
1611 New York avenue passed away at the home yesterday afternoon after 
a several months illness. Besides the parents one brother, Alfred Jr., 
survives. Burial will take place from the home Saturday afternoon at two 
o'clock with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 5, 1929 P.2
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[Catherine Marian/bur. 5 July 1929/age 4 yrs./
cause: cancer of left kidney/bur. on Alfred A. Pfingsten lot]


EDITH PFINGSTEN

Mrs. Alfred A. Pfingsten, 70, who resided at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, 
since May, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfingsten, the former Edith H. Clayton, was born Dec. 27, 1898, at Wild 
Rose, Wis., daughter of the late John and Catherine Owens Clayton. She was 
graduated from Oshkosh State College in 1919, and taught high school at 
Mishicot and Kiel, before her marriage to A.A. Pfingsten on July 22, 1922, 
at Oshkosh. The couple lived at Mishicot until 1926 when they located at 
Manitowoc and from 1945 until May lived at Green Bay.
She was past president of the Green Bay Women's Club, member of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc and Green Bay, the Green Bay Order of Eastern 
Star, and served as a nurse's aide and in volunteer services for various civic 
groups in Green Bay and Manitowoc.
Survivors include the husband, a son, Alfred C. of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, 
Heber of Two Rivers and John of Oshkosh, and four grandchildren. A daughter, 
Catherine, and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday 
until Saturday noon and then at the chapel until time of service. OES memorial 
services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
A memorial fund to the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, has been arranged.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 13, 1969 P. 26
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[d. 11-13-1969/age 70 yrs./wife of Alfred A. Pfingsten]
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Notes from Mishicot:
Alfred Pfingsten and Miss Edith Clayton were married Saturday. They will make 
their home at Mishicot.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 27, 1922


DARYL PFISTER

Daryl Pfister, 18, of 1421 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mr. John Meyers will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Daryl was born Oct. 29, 1953, at Manitowoc, son of Walter and Erna Gauger 
Pfister,
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1972
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[d. 09-08-1972/age 18 yrs./son of Walter A. and Erna A. Pfister]


DENNIS J. PFISTER

Dennis John Pfister, 22, of 1421 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday in Parkside Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Keith Burnett will conduct the service and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfister was born April 7, 1956 in Manitowoc, son of Walter A. and Erna Gauger 
Pfister. Mr. Pfister was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. His parents of Manitowoc 
survive. A brother, Daryl, preceded him in death September of 1972.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 30, 1978 page 3
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[bur. on Walter A. and Erna A. Pfister lot]


ERNA A. PFISTER

Mrs. Walter (Erna A.) Pfister, 73, of 1421 N. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
December 11, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 
pm Monday at Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Manitowoc. Keith Burnett will officiate. 
Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pfister was born August 26, 1914 at Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry and 
Emma Spriingborn Gauger. She married Walter Pfister. Mrs. Pfister was a Jehovah 
Witness.
Survivors include her husband, Walter; a brother, Harold Gauger of Holcomb, Wisconsin; 
a niece, a nephew and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death 
by two sons, Daryl and Dennis Pfister, brothers and sisters.
There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral home. Harrigan-Parkside 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 12, 1987 page 14
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[cremains/wife of Walter Pfister]


MARIE PFISTER

Mrs. Marie Pfister, 81, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
died there Wednesday evening following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. ?.H. ??????? 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Marie Meier was born in Russia Aug. 18, 1876, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Meier. She was married in 1900 to 
John Richter and the couple came to the United States in 1903, 
settling at Sheboygan. He died in 1905 and 1908 Mr.(sic) Richter 
was married to Jacob Pfister. He died in 1923. Mr.(sic) Pfister 
moved to Manitowoc in 1932.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Jackett and Mrs. 
Henry Markgarf of Sheboygan, Mrs. Earl Hansen of Tucson, Ariz., 
and Mrs. Roy Deubler of Manitowoc; two sons, John of Sun Valley, 
Calif., and Walter of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 9:30 Saturday when the casket will be moved to the 
church where the body will be in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 13, 1958 P.19
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[d. 02-12-1958/age 81 yrs./bur. on Walter A. Pfister lot]


WALTER A. PFISTER

Walter A. Pfister, 75, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly 
of 1421 N. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, July 10, 1989 
at the Health Care Center following a lingering illness. A memorial 
service will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation will have taken 
place and burial of the cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfister was born June 2, 1914 at Sheboygan, son of the late Jacob 
and Marie Meier Pfister. He was previously employed with Manitowoc 
Engineering. He married Erna Gauger in Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death on December 11, 1987.
Survivors include three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ida and Henry 
Markgraf of Sheboygan, Frieda Hansen of Sholo, Arizona, and Selma and 
Roy Deubler of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold 
and Wanda Gauger of Ladysmith; a sister-in-law, Leah Pfister of Mission 
Hills, California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by two sons, Daryl and Dennis Pfister, a sister and 
a brother.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 11, 1989 page B6
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[cremains/widower of Erna Pfister]


CAROLINE PFLUEGER

Brillion news:
Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Pfluger(sic), who passed away at 
her farm home a short distance from here after an illness of about 
a week. Services were conducted Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at St. Boniface Catholic church in Manitowoc by the Rev. Fr. 
Garthaus, for 30 years pastor. Interment in Evergreen cemetery at 
Manitowoc.  
Deceased, age 82, was born Caroline Herman, Nov 1, 1864, in Manitowoc 
and was united in marriage to Anton Pfluger on October 22, 1926.  
Survivors are the widower; three stepsons, (private), and one step-
daughter, (private). The rosary was recited Thursday evening, March 
5th.  
Sheboygan Press, March 14, 1942
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[died at Brillion, WI/age 82 yrs./cause: arterioscheratic heart disease/
bur. on lot of Chas. Schlegelmilch her first husband] 


EMMA (VITS) PFLUEGER

Mrs. Pflueger Is Dead at 81 
Mrs. William F. Pflueger of 716 N. Ninth St., active for years in community, 
civic and church organizations, died Wednesday noon at Memorial Hospital 
following a brief illness. She was 81.
She was the widow of the late William F. Pflueger, one of the organizers of the 
Manitowoc Aluminum Novelty Co., and former postmaster, who died Jan. 22, 1946.
Mrs. Pflueger, the former Emma Vits, was born in the city June 4, 1873, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vits. She was married July 20, 1898, to William F. 
Pflueger and the couple always resided in Manitowoc. They observed their 40th 
wedding anniversary in 1938 which also was the anniversary of the organization 
of the Manitowoc Aluminum Novelty Co., the forerunner of the present Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Co.
Mrs. Pflueger was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 41 years of the 
Eastern Star and a past worthy matron of the organization, Ing’s Daughters, the 
Ladies Society and the Missionary Society of the Church. She long had been 
identified for her charitable deeds. 
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph E. Puchner of Edgar, Wis.; a son, 
Francis W. Pflueger of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Mrs. J. C. Topic of the city; 
two brothers, A.J. Vits and H.L. Vits of the city; and five grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church. 
Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, ___.
Friends may call at the home after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the 
casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1954  P. 29
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[bur. on William F. Pflueger lot]


SUSAN LEAVITT PFLUEGER

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mr. Francis Pflueger, 
Davenport, Ia., who died this week, were held at 10 a.m. today from the 
Frazier mortuary. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Among those here 
for the service were Mrs. Grace Pechner and children of Edgar, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1936  P. 12
*******
[died at Davenport, IA/cause: premature birth cont. heat prostration/
bur. on William F. Pflueger lot]


WILLIAM PFLUEGER

William F. Pflueger, Retired Drug Salesman, is Dead at 86
Served as Postmaster Here for Eight Years.
Mr. Pflueger was taken ill early last evening at his home, 716? North Ninth street, 
after being in good health during the day and was moved to the hospital where his 
condition grew rapidly worse until his death at 8:15 today.
Funeral plans are incomplete, although rites are planned for Friday afternoon. 
Definite announcement will be made Wednesday.
Identified with the pharmaceutical and drug business for many years, most of which 
he spent traveling for wholesale houses in the middle west, Mr. Pflueger made this 
city his home, was engaged in the manufacturing business here at the turn of the 
century and served eight years as postmaster. He was active in lodge and fraternal 
circle and served 15 years on the Salvation Army board in Manitowoc.
In recent years he had been living a retired life at his home here.
Apprenticed To Apothecary 
He was born in Milwaukee in 1859, the son of Philip Pflueger, a cabinet maker who 
came to Milwaukee from Germany. Until the age of 11 years he attended the German 
school in Peoria, Ill., to which city his parents had moved. In St. Joseph, Mo., 
in 1873, at the age of 14, he was apprenticed to John Demond, a German apothecary, 
and at the age of 17 accepted a position as billing clerk with a wholesale drug 
firm in Peoria.
In 1880 he moved to Chicago to become billing clerk in drug firms there and in 1882 
became a drug salesman in Minnesota, with headquarters at Rochester. In 1894 he 
joined the wholesale drug firm of Jerman, Pflueger and Keuhmsted in Milwaukee. In 
1898 he severed his connection with this firm to come to Manitowoc to become the 
third partner in the Manitowoc Aluminum Novelty company, founded by the Vits family 
and which later (Continued on page 2, col. 4) 
Pflueger is dead at 86 (Continued from Page 1)
became the Aluminum Goods company.
Disposing of his interest in this company in 1902, Mr. Pflueger joined with other 
Manitowoc interests in the Western Toy company. After going out of the manufacturing 
business he returned to his former activity as a wholesale drug salesman with Fuller 
and Fuller of Chicago and later with the Milwaukee Drug company which position he 
continued to hold until 1923, when an accident forced him to retire. 
Postmaster 1925-33
His retirement was made a festive occasion at a banquet Dec. 23, 1923, when he was 
presented with an engrossed testimonial by company officials. 
Having passed the civil service examination for postmaster he was appointed in 1925 
and held the position until July 31, 1933.
Mr. Pflueger was one of the organizers of traveling men affiliated with the Wisconsin 
Pharmaceutical association and served as the first president. At one of the state 
meetings he was named the most popular drug salesman in Wisconsin.
Mr. Pflueger, up to the time of his death, was the oldest living member of the United 
Commercial Travelers in the state, and first president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical 
association.
When the Salvation Army entered Manitowoc he took an active interest in the work of this 
group and served 15 years on the board as chairman being presented with a distinguished 
service cup by the Salvation Army in recognition of his contribution to that activity. 
He served five years as a member of the Manitowoc park board, and as a member of the 
First Presbyterian church served as an elder and trustee. He was also a charter member 
of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
Life Member of Tripoli Shrine 
Mr. Pflueger joined the Masonic order in 1893 in Chicago and later transferred to this 
city. He was a life member of Tripoli Shrine temple and belonged to the Wisconsin 
consistory, 32nd degree. He was also a member of the Eastern Star chapter. 
In 1898 Mr. Pflueger married Miss Emma Vits of this city. She survives with a son, 
Francis of Philadelphia; daughter, Mrs. Ralph Puchner of Edgar, Wis.; brother, Otto, 
of Elmwood, Ill.; sister, Mrs. Olga Richmond of Aurora, Ill.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1946  pp. 1-2
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Funeral services for William F. Pflueger, 86, former postmaster 
and veteran drug salesman, who died at the Holy Family hospital 
Tuesday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Masonic 
Temple, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 2 p.m. 
Thursday and will be moved to the Masonic temple at 11 a.m. 
Friday to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 23, 1946 P.2
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Phillip Pflueger, of Chicago is in the city, a guest at the home of his son 
Wm. F. Pflueger, of the Western Toy Co.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 13, 1903 P.1


BLANCHE PHALEN

A cerebral hemorrhage took the life Sun. of an 11-mo 7-day old daughter 
of John Phalen. The funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900
*******
Blanche, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Phalen, died at the home of its 
parents on South Eleventh Street Monday morning. Death was due to brain fever 
and the sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents in their 
great loss and sorrow. The funeral was held from the late home Wednesday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Citizen, Thurs., Feb. 8, 1900
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Blanch A. Pharlan
birth: 28 February 1899 City
death: 4 February 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 City
father: J.H. Pharlan
mother: Ida Walters
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: meningitis]


ELIZABETH PHALEN

PHALEN—In this city, May 27, after a brief illness, Elizabeth Margaret, wife of 
John Phalen, Esq., in the forty-third year of her age.
The deceased was a native of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, and emigrated to 
America with an uncle and aunt in the year 1856. During her residence in this 
city she had made many and warm friends, and her loss will long be deplored by 
those who knew her best, and by none more than those in trouble and distress, 
to whom she was always a friend and benefactor to the full extent of her ability. 
She was an affectionate wife, a kind and loving mother, and possessed of those 
warm and generous qualities which so eminently characterize her race. Her funeral 
was attended by a large concourse of her friends and neighbors, from St. James 
church, in this city, Rev. Averill officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 24, 1877 P. 3
*********
The funeral services of Mrs. John Phalen were held from the Episcopal church on 
last Sunday morning, commencing at 10 o’clock, Rev. M.K. Ave___ officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 24, 1877 P. 3
**********
(Elizabeth Margaret Phalen/d. 17 May 1877/age 43 yrs./cause:
puerperal fever/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


HARVEY L. PHALEN

Harvey L. Phalen, age 93, of St. Mary's Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died early 
Friday morning, March 15, 1996, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, March 20, 1996, at 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Harvey was born September 26, 1902, in Manitowoc, son of the late John H. and 
Ida I. Walter Phalen. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. For many years 
he owned and operated the J.H. Phalen Plumbing Company here in Manitowoc until 
his retirement in 1964. Harvey married Hilda M. Waak May 27, 1922, in Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death October 9, 1994. He is a member of First German Ev. 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and William Fletcher, 
Stillwater, Minn., Carol Marienthal, Port Ricky, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-
grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in 
death by his wife, Hilda in 1994, one daughter, Betty Louise Digman, and one 
brother.
Friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1996 P. A2
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[widower of Hilda M. Phalen]


HILDA M. PHALEN

Mrs. Harvey (Hilda M.) Phalen, age 92, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, 
died Sunday, October 9, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 1994, at 11 a.m. at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno Wolfgramm and Rev. Bruce 
Bitter will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Phalen was born on March 1, 1902, in the Town of Newton, Wis., daughter of 
Theodore and Fredrica Ruchoeft Waak. Hilda married Harvey L. Phalen on May 27, 
1922, in Manitowoc. She was a longtime member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and a past member of the churches Ladies Aide.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey; two daughters, Patricia (William) Fletcher, 
Stillwater, Minn., Carol (Walter) Martenthal, Port Ricky, Fla. Also surviving are 
13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Louise Digman.
Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 
9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1994  P. A2
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[wife of Harvey Phalen]


IDA PHALEN

Mrs. John H. Phalen, 91, of 1319 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for a month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Phalen was born March 17, 1875, at Manitowoc, the former Ida Walters, 
daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Ludwig Walters. She was married to Mr. 
Phalen July 28, 1898, and he operated a plumbing business at Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in 1949. She was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid. 
She is survived by two sons, Harvey and John C., both of Manitowoc, and 15 
grandchildren. Two daughters, two sisters and three brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. The casket will remain 
closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1966  P. 3
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[d. 10-8-1966/age 91 yrs/widow of John H. Phalen]
(b. 17 Mar. 1875/d. Oct. 1966/SSDI)


JOHN PHALEN

Death of John Phelen, a long-time resident of our city, of advanced 
age on Sat. last week. His funeral was held Mon.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Aug. 1890
*******
John Phalen of this city died on Saturday last. Mr. Phalen was an old resident 
of this city, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His funeral took 
place on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 3
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[cause: general debility and chronic morbus]
(d. 16 Aug. 1890/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


JOHN H. PHALEN   (d. 1949)

John H. Phalen, 75, of 1319 Columbus street, owner of the Phalen
Plumbing company, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital
after a short illness.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei
funeral home with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be
viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until time of services.
Mr. Phalen was born in Manitowoc in 1873 and married Ida Walter in 
1898. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1948.
Survivors are the wife; two sons, Harvey L. and John C. of Manitowoc;
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 31, 1949  p.2
*******
[bur. 02-02-1949/age 75 yrs.]
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PHALEN AND BLOCK MIX IT ON JAY STREET
Plumber Objects To Language Man Uses To Women
BIFF! CRACK! BANG! AND SCRAP WAS ON
Richard Block and John Phalen mixed it in a free for all fight on
Jay street this morning when a difference arose over some language
the former used to some women on the premises.
It seems that Block occupies a small cottage near the Schmidtman
wholesale house and was served with notice to vacate. New tenants
arrived this morning to take up their abode in the cottage but 
found Block still living there.
A dispute between the people who were about to move in and Block the
latter using, it is said, abusive language which Phalen who was
standing near, objected to.
"If I was that woman's husband, I'd knock your block off," said 
Phalen.
"If you were her husband or not, you wouldn't be able to do any such
thing," replied Block.
Biff! Phalen swung on Block's jaw.
Crack! countered Block on Phalen's neck and the scrap was on.
To add spice to the occasion, Block's wife rushed out in time to see
her spouse at the bottom of the heap and crying "Blucher has 
arrived" hit the plumber over the head with a shovel.
By-standers separated the belligerents and so the police were on
the scene. The affair may come up in the courts, a call for an officer
having been sent in bringing Officer Christensen on a run.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 5, 1914  p.8


CAROLINE PHARRIS

Pharris, Caroline, 90, of Davie, FL passed away on September 14, 2009 
at home. Private services held. 
No newspaper or date cited


AUDREY J. PHILLIPS

Joint memorial services will be held for brohter and sister 1 p.m., May 24, 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 9th and State Sts., Manitowoc.
Milton A. (Bud) Phillips died October 26, 1979, in Detroit, Mich. Audrey J. 
Phillips died April 20, 1980, in Chicago, Ill.
Survivors include Mrs. Gladys Burgett of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Evelyn Macgregor 
of St. Clair Shores, Mich., Mrs. Marilyn Hoffman of Clawson, Mich., Mr. Donald 
Phillips of Beaver Dam, Wis., Mrs. Dorothy Hammerschmidt, Mrs. Beatrice Gerts, 
Mrs. Betty Philpott and Mr. Merrich W. Phillips of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Phillips 
wife, Zebbie; two sons and a daughter. Their parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Leo A. 
Phillips and two brothers preceded them in death.
Interment of their cremains will be in the Phillips family plot, Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1980 P.3
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[d. Chicago, IL/cremains/bur. on Leo A. Phillips lot]


EDNA AMANDA PHILLIPS

Edna A. Phillips, age 94, of 1445 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Sept. 30, 2006, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Edna was born in Shiocton on Nov. 4, 1911, daughter of the late Frank and 
Mary (Beyer) Wingate. On Oct. 10, 1936, she married Emil Plautz in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1965. Edna then married Oliver Phillips 
on Sept. 21, 1968 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1979. 
Edna worked at Globe Laundry in Manitowoc until her retirement. Aside from 
spending time with family and friends, she liked watching Wheel of Fortune. 
Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law: Darlene Phillips, 
Superior; Debra and Mike Rusboldt, Manitowoc; Barb Runyon and Bonnie Phillips, 
both of Solon Springs; one son: Don Phillips, Manitowoc; and several grand-
children. Edna was preceded in death by one sister. 
Graveside services for Edna will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 
at Evergreen Cemetery. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 3, 2006


IRMA S. PHILLIPS

Mrs. Irma Phillips, of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 602 Oak Street, 
Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 1991, at St. Mary’s Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. 
William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born October 23, 1894, at Kewaunee, Wis., daughter of the late Attorney 
A.L. and Augusta Dumke Schmitz. After the death of her mother, when she was three, 
she came to Manitowoc to reside with her aunt, Miss Doris Dumke, and has resided 
here since. She was educated in Manitowoc Schools and graduated from Manitowoc High 
School in 1912. She had a career of a legal secretary and in 1925 was appointed 
Registrar in Probate and Court Reporter of the Probate and County Court of Manitowoc 
County, and served until 1943. She married Robert A. Phillips in June of 193. He 
preceded her in death in October of 1968. Mrs. Phillips was active in civic 
organizations, a charter member and past president of the Manitowoc Business and 
Professional Womens Club, member of Mental Health Association, life member of Manitowoc 
Historical Society and also the Manitowoc Maritime Museum. She was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church and also the Ruth Circle of the church, member of Branch River 
Country Club and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Professor Robert V. and Lucille Phillips 
of Madison; three grandchildren, Vicki Lettow of Sugar Grove, Ill., Kathy Anderson of 
Minona, Wis., Robert M. Phillips of San Jose, Calif.; five great grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters and 
two brothers.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the 
time of services at 1:30 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Manitowoc Maritime Museum or the 
Manitowoc County Historical Society.
Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1991  P. B9 
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[widow of Robert A. Phillips] 


LEO A. PHILLIPS

Leo A. Phillips, 81, of 516 York St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Columbus 
Hospital, Chicago. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Phillips was born July 11, 1893 in the Town of Lawrence, Brown County, son 
of the late Merrick and Rosamond Strickney Phillips. He married Ruth Miller 
Nov. 17, 1915 at Little Chute, moving to Manitowoc in 1922. He was a carpenter 
and was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., during World War II. Mrs. 
Phillips preceded him in death March 6, 1974.
Survivors include three sons, Merrick of Chicago, Milton of St. Clair Shores, 
Mich., and Donald of Beaver Dam; eight daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hammerschmidt, 
Mrs.Jack (Beatrice) Gerts, Mrs. Audrey Hanson and Mrs. William (Betty) Philpott 
of Chicago, Mrs. George (Elaine) Lyman of San Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Marily 
Hoffman of Clawson, Mich., Mrs. Donald (Gladys) Burgett of Cleveland, Ohio and 
Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) MacGregor of St. Clair Shores; 42 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren. Two sons, Richard and Robert, nine brothers and sisters and a 
grandson preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Friday and 
Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed, Mar. 19, 1975 page 3
*********
[d. at Chicago IL]


MICHAEL AND JOANN PHILLIPS

Michael and Joann Phillips, ages 69 and 62 respectively, died on Thursday, 
March 22, 2012, in Nebraska as a result of a traffic accident.
Michael was born on June 12, 1942, in Flint, MI, son of the late Robert and 
Margaret (Tevin) Phillips. He attended the Alpena High School. He was a U.S. 
Naval veteran serving from November 4, 1959 to July 26, 1963. He served on 
the U.S.S. Montrose APA-212. Mike retired from the Paper Converting Machine 
Company in Green Bay.
Joann was born on April 4, 1949, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward 
and Helen (Zeman) Cisler. She was a 1968 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School. Joan retired from Hamilton's Industries in Two Rivers. 
On March 8, 1969, Mike and Joann were married, having their first daughter on 
June 14, 1971, and their second daughter on December 24, 1973. Through the 
years, our Mom and Dad worked hard to provide for us. We had a happy, loving 
home. They taught us to be strong, caring, individuals. We traveled as a family 
when we were young, mostly to Alpena, MI. and once to Texas to visit family. 
After we were grown, Mom and Dad traveled extensively; it seemed they were 
always leaving to go somewhere. During their 43 years together, as they traveled 
to Navy reunions, visiting family and friends in all parts of the U.S. and abroad, 
by car or by Harley. They touched the lives of all. They loved their grandchildren 
tremendously and loved having them over every Sunday for brunch. Mom and Dad also 
loved babysitting for Kennedy "their little pumpkin" during the week so Chris 
could further her education. They enjoyed cooking together, eating at Green Street, 
and time spent at the culinary school in Appleton. Dad enjoyed his cigars, his mug 
of ice tea, and motorcycle rides. Mom enjoyed her special dark candy bars, gardening, 
walks with her friend Linda and getting together for birthdays with her sisters 
and brothers and with Ruthie and Jane. Mom was also known as the "Pool Queen" and 
a 17 year survivor of breast cancer. Mom and Dad were members of the Harley Owners 
Group (HOG) of Sheboygan County and Dad's Sunday Breakfast Club A.A. family.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law: Laura Bishop, Manitowoc and her 
fiancé, Jeff Novak Jr.; Christina (Jeremy) Kulpa, Two Rivers; five grandchildren: 
Kayla and Michael Bishop, Manitowoc; Kyle Phillips; Kelly and Kennedy Kulpa, Two 
Rivers; Dad's brother: Roger Phillips, Las Vegas, NV; Mom's brothers and sisters 
include: LeRoy Cisler, Manitowoc; Joseph Cisler, Shoto; Don (Kris) Cisler, Manitowoc; 
Sandy Madsen, Shoto; Margie (Ken) Stewart, Caddo Mills, TX. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends survive. Dad was preceded in death by his parents: Robert 
and Margaret Phillips. Mom was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Helen 
Cisler; two brothers: Edward Cisler Jr.; Charles Cisler; and one brother-in-law: 
Robert Madsen.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, South 14th and Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, WI. 
Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of their 
cremated remains to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside honors 
will be accorded by Amvets Post #99 of Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call 
at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:30 p.m. The 
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Phillips 
family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com 
Our Mom and Dad will be forever in our hearts and we will think about them everyday. 
Our arms will be empty until we meet again and can do "4 HUGS and 4 KISSES". 
- Love, Little Laura Annie and Buddly
Our Mother and Father loved each other a great deal and as tragic as this is, we 
cannot imagine one without the other. Fate brought them together and as fate would 
have it, they left this earth together.
Forever Inseparable
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 27 to Mar. 30, 2012 


MILTON A. PHILLIPS

Joint memorial services will be held for brother and sister 1 p.m., May 24, 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 9th and State Sts., Manitowoc.
Milton A. (Bud) Phillips died October 26, 1979, in Detroit, Mich. Audrey J. 
Phillips died April 20, 1980, in Chicago, Ill.
Survivors include Mrs. Gladys Burgett of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Evelyn Macgregor 
of St. Clair Shores, Mich., Mrs. Marilyn Hoffman of Clawson, Mich., Mr. Donald 
Phillips of Beaver Dam, Wis., Mrs. Dorothy Hammerschmidt, Mrs. Beatrice Gerts, 
Mrs. Betty Philpott and Mr. Merrich W. Phillips of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Phillips 
wife, Zebbie; two sons and a daughter. Their parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Leo A. 
Phillips and two brothers preceded them in death.
Interment of their cremains will be in the Phillips family plot, Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1980 P.3
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[d. Detroit, MI/cremains/bur. on Leo A. Phillips lot]


OLIVER J. "TWIST" PHILLIPS

Oliver J. Phillips, 60, of 926 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday 
evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 a.m. 
in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Revs. Harold Berryman and Joseph 
Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Phillips was born June 19, 1919, in Gordon, Wis., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Richard Phillips. He married Geraldine Tappen in 1947 in Superior. She preceded 
him in death in 1962. He married Edna A. Wingate Plautz Sept. 20, 1967, in 
Manitowoc. He was presently employed as a custodian at St. Marcy Church and School, 
Manitowoc. Mr. Phillips was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Edna, a son, Donald of Manitowoc; four daughters, 
Darlene Hartshorn of Superior, Mrs. Mike (Debra) Rusboldt of Manitowoc and Barbara 
Jean Phillips and Bonnie Rae Phillips of Superior; two brothers, Harold of Gordon, 
Wis., and Earl of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Viola Welch of Massachusetts, and five 
grandchildren.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1979 P. 3


RICHARD L. PHILLIPS

Richard Leo Phillips, 53, of Chicago, died Wednesday evening at Chicago.
Survivors include his father, Leo A., of Manitowoc, three brothers and eight 
sisters. His mother, Mrs. Ruth Philips, preceded him in death March 6, 1974.
Friends may call at Rowland Funeral Home, Chicago, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, March 21, 1974  P. 23
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[d. at Chicago IL/cremains/son of Leo A. Phillips]


ROBERT A. PHILLIPS  (d. 1968)

Robert A. Phillips, 77, of 602 Oak St., manufactrers' representative 
for fire protection equipment, and who was supervising architect for 
Martin-Tulgren Co., archeitects for Hotel Manitowoc, now the Manitwooc 
Motor Hotel, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing 
health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Phillips was born Dec. 13, 1890, in Dane county, son of the late 
Henry and Emma Field Phillips. He attended high school at Madison and 
was a graduate of Pennsylvania State College's school of architectural 
engineering.
After completion of the hotel building in 1927 he was employed by the 
architectural firm of Klug and Smith of Milwaukee until 1930. He then 
came to Manitowoc to reside and was sales and service representative 
for the Walter Kidde Co. of New Jersey, a company specializing in large 
marine fire protection systems. His territory included shipbuilding 
firms in Manitowoc, Brown, Kewaunee and Door counties.
Mr. Phillips was a sportsman, well-known in golfing and bowling circles. 
He was a charter member of the Manitowoc Sportsman's Club. In 1942 he 
became president of the Lakeside Country Club, and was at one time the 
club's champion golfer. He also belonged to the Manitowoc Elks Lodge and 
United Commercial Travelers.
He married Miss Irma Schmitz in 1935 and she survives with two sons by 
a former marriage, (Survivors omitted for privacy.), and three grand-
children. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 4, 1968 P.10


ROBERT ELROY PHILLIPS  (d. 1935)

Phillips Family Loses Son in His Sixth Month
Robert Elroy, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Phillips, 
1916 Michign avenue, died last night. The parents and several 
brothers and sisters survive. Funeral services were held this 
afternoon from the Vogelsang funeral home. Interment was at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 11, 1935 P.2
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[bur. 07-11-1935/age 6 months/cause: broncho pneumonia]


RUTH A. PHILLIPS

Mrs. Leo A.  (Ruth A.) Phillips, 78, of 516 York St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:320 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor N. Hillestad will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Phillips, nee Ruth Miller, was born July 3, 1895, at Green Bay, daughter 
of the late William and Anna Miller. She was educated at Green Bay. She was 
married to Leo A. Phillips Nov. 17, 1915, at Little Chute. She was a former 
member of the G.U.G.
Survivors include her husband, four sons, Richard and Merrick, of Chicago, 
Milton, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and Donald, of Beaver Dam; eight daughters, 
Mrs. Dorothy Hammerschmidt, Mrs. Jack (Beatrice) Gerts, Mrs Audrey Hanson and 
Mrs. William (Betty) Philpott of Chicago, Mrs. George (Elaine) Lyman, of San 
Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Marilyn Hoffman, of Clawson, Mich., Mrs. Donald (Gladys) 
Burgett, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ms. Robert (Evelyn) Macgregor, of St. Clair 
Shores; 42 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Three brothers, a sister 
and a grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Shclei Funeral Home, State Street Chapel, from 
4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1974  P. 22
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[wife of Leo A. Phillips]


ELIZABETH PHIPPS

NOW RESTS IN PEACE - PHIPPS
After an earthly pilgrimage of more than ninety years. Mrs. Elizabeth 
Phipps passed into the life eternal at 1 o’clock this afternoon. The 
final summons came to her at the family home, corner Marshal and 7th 
streets, and was due to an illness dating back but two weeks. Previous 
to that time decedent had been in excellent health, and the announcement 
of the death will prove a shock to many who knew and loved her. 
Mrs. Phipps has been a resident of the city nearly 50 years, living a 
life of self-denial and sacrifice incident to home-making in a new 
country and coming with the city to a position of affluence. She was 
a native of England having been born there, January 24, 1810 and was 
at the time of her death 90 years, 1 month and 14 days old. She was 
married to William Phipps in her home country and in 1855, the couple 
emigrated to the United States, taking up their residence here. Mr. 
Phipps died 18 years ago and since that time deceased has resided in 
the house where the summons to her higher life found her waiting. 
During the two weeks of her illness she had been tenderly cared for and 
everything that loving kindness and the most skilled science could 
suggest was done to prolong life. But it was not to be life’s mission 
and released from its earthly tenement, the spirit took its flight to 
Him who gave it birth. Deceased was a woman who commanded the love and 
respect of all with whom she came in contact. In the years of her 
residence here she had won for herself a place in the hearts of a large 
circle of friends and to these her death will cause sincere regret. 
Hers was a generous nature, which reached out in helpfulness to any who 
were in need of kindliness and uplifting; her life a golden example to 
all who knew her. She was a member of the local Presbyterian church and 
up to the time of her illness evinced an interest in its affairs. Seven 
children survive to mourn the loss of a loving mother and while the 
parting is sacredly sad, they cannot but feel that the aged mother now 
rest peacefully. The children are: W.H. Phipps, Hudson; Jas. A. and 
George, St. Paul, Charles, California; and Mesdames W. Robinson, F. 
Richardson, of this city and Mrs. Ellen Wallace of California. Funeral 
arrangements have not been completed, but the services will probably be 
held Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 10, 1900, Page 1
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EARTHLY TIES SUNDERED
The last earthly ties save those of memory were sundered when at 
2 o’clock this afternoon friends in large numbers gathered at the 
Presbyterian church to pay a last tribute of love and respect to 
the late deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth Phipps. Rev. O.H. Chapin, of 
Milwaukee, conducted the services and spoke feelingly, eulogizing 
the life that had been ended by the call of the death angel. 
Appropriate music was rendered and a large funeral cortege followed 
the remains to the final resting place in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 13, 1900, Page 1
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Death Sat. of Mrs. Elizabeth Phipps, one of the oldest residents of 
Manitowoc, following a two-week confining illness. The deceased was 
born 24 Jan. 1810 in England and came to Manitowoc with her late 
husband, deceased 18 years ago, to Manitowoc where she has lived ever 
since. She leaves 7 children. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon 
at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900
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Elisabeth Or Elizabeth Tappen Phipps
birth: 27 January 1810 England
death: 10 March 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc, Wisc.
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Thomas Tappen
mother: Martha
spouse: William Phipps
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: acute bronchitis]


JAMES ALFRED PHIPPS

BRING BODY OF JAS. PHIPPS FROM FLORIDA
Word was received here today that the body of James Phipps, former 
resident who was killed at Coco, Florida when struck by a train, 
will be brought to this city for burial sometime during the month. 
The exact date will be announced later. Word from Florida at the 
time of the accident was that the body was being shipped here but 
it failed to arrive and no further word was received until the 
message yesterday which said that the body would be returned here 
for burial.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1923 P.1
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Body of James Phipps Here Apr. 25
A message from William Phipps today announced that he would arrive 
here on Wednesday April 25 with the body of his brother, James Phipps, 
who was killed at Coco, Florida some weeks ago. The body will arrive 
on the 4:10 afternoon train over the Chicago North Western and will 
be taken to the Evergree (sic) cemetery where service will be held 
at the chapel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 18, 1923 P.12
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Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Phipps, of Wal Rico, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Stephen 
Phipps of Hudson, Fla., and E.R. Edgerton of Spokane, Wash., who 
accompanied the body of James Phipps to Manitowoc yesterday afternoon, 
have returned to their homes. Funeral services for Mr. Phipps were held 
at Evergreen chapel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 26, 1923 P.3
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[James Alfred/bur 04-25-1923/age 74 yrs/cause: railroad accident/
bur on William H Phipps lot]
(James A. Phipps/d. 10 Jan. 1923/age 74 yrs./res. Coco, Florida/cause:
railroad accident/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 


WILLIAM PHIPPS

DIED: At his residence in this city on the 2nd inst., William Phipps, at the
ripe old age of seventy-four years.
The sterling character of the deceased call for more than a passing notion.
He was perhaps as fine a type of an upright, well regulated mechanic as ever 
drove a nail or handled a chisel, and as a joiner, was unexcelled by any man 
in the state. Humble and unassuming in his deportment, claiming to be nothing 
but a mechanic, he was the very embodiment of fidelity, industry and integrity, 
and every man who ever employed him will join in presenting him as a fit model 
for young mechanics to follow.
Deceased was born in Oxford, England, December 14th, 1807. In 1855 he emigrated 
to America, and came to Manitowoc in the fall of 1855, where he has remained 
ever since.
He leaves behind him his whole family, consisting of his large hearted and
worthy widow and seven children, most of whom are well and favorably known in 
the community; two of the sons having long acted as deputies in the office of 
register of deeds.
The old gentleman, apparently in his usual good health, dropped dead in his 
garden on Sunday morning. His sudden taking off without a premonition, falls 
upon his family and friends with heavy force and calls for the tear of sympathy 
and kindly condolence of all.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church in this city, where he was 
sure to be found as regularly as the Sunday came around. Ripe and full of 
years he has passed in to that rest that remaineth for the just, leaving an 
example for those left behind him to follow, eminently worthy of imitation.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 6, 1882
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SUDDEN DEATH.
Last Sunday morning the sad news spread over the city that Mr. William Phips, 
an old and highly respected citizen had suddenly dropped dead. He went into the 
garden for something or other, and did not return for some time, and when the 
girl went out to call him in to breakfast, she found him lying in the garden 
lifeless. Medical aid was summoned, but the spirit had flown. The physicians 
found that he died of appoplexy.
Some three weeks ago he made his will, telling his wife, that he felt as though 
life was drawing to its close, and that he was fully prepared to meet it. Deceased 
was born in England, and was 74 years old. He live a very useful and pious life, 
and his sadden death will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 4, 1882 P. 1
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(First publication April 11, 1882.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-County of Manitowoc, ss.
Probate Office, Manitowoc April 6th, A.D. 1882.
in the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of William 
Phipps, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas, and instrument in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament 
of William Phipps, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in 
this office; and whereas, application has been made by W.H. Phipps praying that 
the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this State:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate 
Office in Manitowoc, ins aid County, on Tuesday, the 9th day of May, A.D. 1882, 
at ten o'clock, A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested 
in said will, of the time and place of hearing, by publication in the Lake Shore 
Times, a newspaper printed ins aid county,f or three successive weeks, once each 
week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the Court.
R.D. Smart, county Judge.
Estabrook & Walker, Att'ys.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 25, 1882 P. 4
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(First publication June 13, 882 (sic).)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. 
In the matter of the Estate of William Phipps, deceased.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:-Letters of administration on said estate having been 
issued to Elizabeth Phipps, William H. Phipps, James A. Phipps and George Phipps 
on the 10th day of June A.D. 1882, and six months from and after said day being 
allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and 
allowance, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on the last Tuesdays 
of October and November, 1882, and the 12th day of December A.D. 1882, at the 
Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine and 
adjust all claims, and demands of all persons against said deceased.
Dated June 10th, 1882.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Eastabrook & Walker, Attys.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 13, 1882 P. 4


JOHN S. PIASKOWSKI

Funeral services for John S. Piaskowski, 75, of 1134 S. 21st St., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday at home, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Piaskowski was born Oct. 9, 1893, at Alpena, Mich., son of the 
late Victor and Barbara Neumann Piaskowski, and was a veteran of 
World War I, having served in France with the 43rd Co., 20th 
Engineers of the U.S. Army. He came to Manitowoc in 1921 and married 
Serena G. Ziarnik Aug. 30, 1921, at St. Mary. He worked for Mirro 
Aluminum Co. from 1921 until 1942 when he became owner-operator of 
Jack's Beer Garden, retiring in 1958. He was a member of the Holy 
Name Society, American Legion, Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, and the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Otto Oas Post, No. 659.
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private), and a daughter, 
(private), of Manitowoc; a brother, Theodore, and a sister, Mrs. 
Phyllis Carriveau, of Alpena; and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening where at 
7:30 o'clock the Rosary will be recited by members of the HNS and 
Knights of Columbus Council No. 710.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 11, 1968 P.24


SERENA G. PIASKOWSKI

Serena G. Piaskowski, 88, of 1134 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
February 8, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Friday by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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Serena C. Piaskowski, 88, of 1134 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
February 8, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Fuenral services will 
be 10:30 am Saturday and 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Eugene Brochtrup with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Piaskowski was born November 1, 1901 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Anthony and Blanche Becker Ziarnik. She married John Piaskowski on August 30, 
1921 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death October 10, 
1968. She was a member of St. Mary's Rosary and Altar Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Helen Piaskowski of Manitowoc; 
a son-in-law, Leo Labinski of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and 
Sophie Ziarnik of Manitowoc; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Irene Sitkawitz 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alice Duenkel of Manitowoc and Leone and Albert Zagrodnik of 
Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, LouAnn Labinski;
 a granddaughter, Ann Labinski Zahn and a sister, Susan Strupp.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm this Friday. Prayer service will 
be held at 7 pm led by Rev. Eugene Brochtrup.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 9, 1990 page B8
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[widow of John S. Piaskowski]


CHARLES A. PICK

Charles A. Pick, 81, of 2149? S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient three weeks.
Christian Science services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Pick was born March 14, 1886, in Germany, son of the late August and 
Johanna Seivert Pick. He and his family emigrated to Milwaukee and he was 
educated at a Milwaukee high school and business college. He also followed 
the tailor trade there. He married Ella Weyer, June 24, 1911, at Newton, and 
the couple lived at Milwaukee before returning in 1913 to Newton to farm. In 
1929, they moved to Manitowoc and Mr. Pick worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Inc., during World War II. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary 
in 1961.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Elroy, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. 
Vernon Halverson, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. bertha Lockwood, of Horicon, a 
brother, Edwin, of Milwaukee, three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1967  P. 7 


ELLA W. PICK

Mrs. Charles Pick, 83, of 2119 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Christian Science services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pick, nee Ella Weyer, was born May 15, 1885, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Brunsmeyer. She was married to 
Charles Pick, June 24, 1911, at Newton and the couple resided at Milwaukee 
until 1913 when it returned to Manitowoc County and farmed until 1929. For 
many years Mrs. Pick worked in the drapery department of the Schuette Bros. 
Store.
She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Order of Eastern 
Star No. 196. Her husband preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors are a son, Elroy, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon 
(Eleanor) Halverson, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Schmitz, of 
Newton and Mrs. Augusta Burns of Sandy, Ore.; three grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7:30 o’clock this Friday 
evening the OES will have memorial services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1968  P. 15
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[widow of Charles A. Pick]


JOSEPH PICK

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889:
Burial of Joseph Pick, 2-yr. old son of Simon Pick of Carlton, 
Kewaunee Co., in the Manitowoc City Cemetery on 11 Mar.
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[cause: infl. of the membrane]


ADELINE PICKARD

Miss Adeline Pickard, 81, formerly of Manitowoc, died Monday at Anna M. 
Reise home, Sheboygan, where she was a resident four years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sweetser of Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Jan. 18, 1887, at Stevens Point, daughter of the late Phillip 
and Martina Moe Pickard. She attended Manitowoc schools and was a graduate 
of the old north side high school. Miss Pickard worked at the Sheboygan 
library and the Imig's jewelry store, retiring in 1954.
Survivors are nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 7, 1968 P.9
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[d. Sheboygan, WI/age 81 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Philip Pickard lot]


BERNARD W. PICKARD

Bernard W. Pickard, 56, of 1304 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pickard was born Sept. 16, 1916, at Milwaukee, son of the late William 
and Marcia Goeler Pickard. He married Harriet Kohl Oct. 29, 1935, at 
Milwaukee. The couple resided in Milwaukee in 1944 where he was employed by 
the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1970. He 
was employed as foreman at the Lane Mfg. Co., Sheboygan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972
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[d. 11-06-1972/age 56 yrs.]
(16 Sep 1916/Nov 1972/SSDI)


MARTINA M. PICKARD

Mrs. Martina Pickard, 81, widow of Philip Pickard, former railroad engineer 
and Manitowoc resident, died last night in Memorial hospital, Sheboygan.
For the past 15 years Mrs. Pickard has been residing with her daughter, Miss 
Adeline Pickard in Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Ballhorn funeral 
home in Sheboygan. The body will be brought to Manitowoc after the services 
for interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Pickard, nee Martina Moe, was born at Nelsonville, Portage county and 
was married to Mr. Pickard at Ashland. Mr. Pickard was a locomotive engineer 
and they resided at Stevens Point for a number of years and then moved to 
Manitowoc, where he was an engineer on the Soo line between here and Neenah. 
He died October 2, 1923.
Fifteen years ago, Mrs. Pickard moved to Sheboygan. During her residence here 
she was active in the Women’s Benefit association and St. Faiths Guild of St. 
James church.
Survivors are three daughters, Miss Adeline Pickard and Mrs. Warren Berry of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Fetzer of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 01-06-1944 at Sheboygan, WI/age 81 yrs./wife of Philip Pickard, deceased]


PHILLIP L. PICKARD

PHIL PICKARD, SOO LINE VET, PASSES AWAY 
Philip L. Pickard, Soo Line railroad engineer at the local yards, died at his 
home, 613 North Ninth street at 7:30 o’clock this morning, after a brief 
illness, death being caused by spinal meningitis. Mr. Pickard was taken ill on 
Wednesday last, being removed to his home and his condition was such on Saturday 
that his two daughters, the Misses Adeline, a librarian at Sheboygan and Almina, 
who is teaching school at Akron, Ohio, were sent for. Miss Adeline Pickard 
arrived Saturday evening and Miss Almina Pickard arrived from Akron on the 
morning train, reaching her home just five minutes before her father died.
Born in Stevens Point, March 19, 1863, Mr. Pickard was for years an engineer on 
the Stevens Point division. In 1886 he was married and the family moved here in 
1901 where they have made their home since.
Funeral services will be held from the St. James Episcopal church at 9:30 o’coock 
Thursday morning, and burial will take place at Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. 
Father Keicher officiating at the services both at the church and at the cemetery.
Members of the Maccabees and the Locomotive Engineers of which Mr. Pickard was a 
member, will attend the funeral services.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Martina Pickard, and three daughters, Misses Almina of 
Akron, Adeline of Sheboygan and Mrs. Frank Fetzer of this city, Mr. Pickard is 
survived by three brothers, Charles of Almond, John at Shawano and Fred who 
resides at Rhinelander. Mrs. Louise Whittaker, a sister who is making her home 
here, also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 1, 1923 P. 1
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(Philip Pickard/d. 1 Oct. 1923/cause: spinal meningitis/ from record of St. 
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur 10-02-1923/cause: cerbro spinal meningitis]


ELLEN PICKENS

Ellen Pickens, nee Casson, wife of the late Leslie A.; fond mother of James (Mary); 
grandmother of five, great grandmother of eight; preceded in death by other sisters 
and brothers. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 
Broadway. Funeral Monday, 9 am to St. Henry church. Mass 9:30 am. Interment 
Manitowoc, Wis.
Chicago Tribune, Sat., Jan. 27, 1979
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[d. Cook county, IL/widow of Leslie A. Pickens/bur. on Ellen Casson Pickens 
and Mary Casson Sherry lot]


LESLIE PICKENS

Leslie A. Pickens, beloved husband of Ellen, nee Casson; fond father of James 
(Mary); grandfather of five; great grandfather of seven. Visitation Thursday 
3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 Broadway. Funeral Friday, 9 am 
to St. Henry Church, Mass 9:30 am. Interment Manitowoc, Wis. In lieu of flowers, 
masses preferred.
Chicago Tribune, Thurs., Dec. 1, 1977  page 15
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[d. at Chicago IL/bur. on Ellen Casson Pickens and Mary Casson Sherry lot]


ALICE E. (LANGEKAMP) PICKOP

Alice E. (Langekamp)Pickop
White/Female
res: Manitowoc 
Occ: Baker(Retail Grocery Store)
b: 12 October 1908, Wisconsin/d. 24 July 1975, age 66 at Memorial Hospital
cause: Acute myocardial infarction, Coronary occlusion
spouse: Harry Pickop
p: Edward Langekamp and Mary Benesch
informant of death: Phyllis Pickop
(co. death index v.75 p.632)
*******
[d. 07-24-1975/age 66 yrs./wife of Harry R. Pickop]
(12 Oct 1908/Jul 1975/SSDI)
 

HANNAH PICKOP

Hannah (Bowker) Pickop 
White/Female 
Occ: Housewife
b: Wraxton England/d. 9 Feb. 1961, age 91 yrs at Manitowoc
cause of death: Arteriosclerotis heart disease
spouse: John Pickop
parents: John Bowker and Agnes Garlic 
(co. death index v.55 p.356)
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[d. 02-13-1961/age 91 yrs./widow of James Pickop]


HARRY R. PICKOP   

Harry R. Pickop, 71, of 3513 A. Dale St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Park Lawn 
Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pickop was born August 23, 1906 in Manitowoc, son of the late James and 
Hannah Bowker Pickop. He married Liane Haver in July of 1929 in Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death September 24, 1932. He then married Alice Langenkamp 
October 18, 1934 in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 24, 1975. Mr. 
Pickop had been employed as a tug boat captain for Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., 
until his retirement.
Survivors include two sons, Robert E. of Manitowoc and Howard R. of Fort Worth, 
Texas; a daughter, Miss Phyllis Pickop of Manitowoc; a brother, William Pickop 
of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. A son, James and two sisters, May and Bess 
preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and Friday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 25, 1978 page 3
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Harry R. Pickop
white/Male 
Occ.: Captain of Tug Boat(Manitowoc Ship Buliders)
b: 23 August 1906, Wis./d: 25 April 1978, age 71 yrs at Manitowoc
cause: Cardiac arrest (5 min) Ateriosclerotic heart diagnosis/length of dis. 5 yrs. 
spouse: Alice E. Pickop
parents: James S. Pickop and Hannah Bowker 
informant of death: Miss Phyllis Pickop
(co. death index v.78 p.639)
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[d. 25 Apr. 1978/age 71 yrs]
(23 Aug 1906/Apr 1978/SSDI)


JAMES R. PICKOP

James R. Pickop, 42, of 801 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiated and burial 
was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites were 
accorded by the Otto Oas Post 659, V.F.W.
Mr. Pickop was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Manitowoc, son of Harry and Lynne 
Haver Pickop. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1947 and attained the rank of 
chief petty officer before retiring in 1967. He was employed by the 
Weyerhaeuser Co., Manitowoc. He married Mary E. Gray in February of 1952 
at Bar Harbor, Maine.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972


JAMES S. PICKOP

James S. Pickop, 63, of 1911 Michigan avenue, a foreman at the Shipyards for 
more than 30 years, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home shortly before 
midnight last night.
Although not in the best of health the past few months, Mr. Pickop had been at 
his duties at the yards most of the time.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Victor T. Nearhoof of the St. Paul M.E. church 
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Pickop was born in Blackburne, England, in 1875 and at the age of 15 came 
to Canada with his parents. When a young man he located in the far west, later 
returning to his native England. He married Miss Hannah Bowker there 40 years 
ago.
Thirty-five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Pickop came to Manitowoc and he entered the 
employ of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He was advanced to a foremanship 
and for years has been in charge of the floating drydock at the yards. 
Fraternally he was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and the Modern 
Woodmen of America.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Thornton, city; two sons, Harry 
and William, city; a sister, Mrs. Margaret O’Brien, England; and four grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of 
the services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1938  P. 3
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(co. death index v.31 p.616)
James S. Pickop 
White/Male 
Occ: Foreman(Manitowoc Ship Bldg Corp)
res: Manitowoc (he died in his home)
b: 19 April 1875, Blackburne England/d. 10 Jan. 1938, age 62 yrs. 8 mo. 21 da.
cause of death: Angina Pectoris
spouse: Hannah Pickop
parents: William Pickop, b. England and Mary Shorrock, b. England 
informant of death: Mrs. James Pickop 
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[bur. 01-13-1938/age 62 yrs./cause: angina pectoris]


LIANE PICKOP

PICKOP, Mrs. Harry—Aged 23 years, died Sunday at home on North Twentieth street. 
Born Liane Haver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Haver at Seymour. Came here in 
1927 and was married to Harry Pickop. Husband, two sons, parents, four sisters, 
and six brothers survive. Body removed to home this afternoon from Pfeffer 
parlors. Funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from 805 North Twentieth street. 
Rev. Feldt officiating, with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1932  P. 13


MARY PICKOP

FLU-PNEUMONIA CLAIMS FIRST VICTIM IN WEEKS IN PERSON OF MISS MAY PICKOP, AGED 20
Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Pickop, 2208 Michigan 
avenue last night to claim their daughter Miss May, aged 20, who 
passed away after a brief illness, a victim of flu-pneumonia. The 
death is the first due to influenza in the city in several weeks. 
Miss Pickop was born in England and came with her parents to America 
as a babe, the family have resided in this city for sixteen years and 
a large circle of friends will extend sympathy to the bereaved parents. 
Deceased is survived by her parents, one sister, Miss Bessie and two 
brothers Harry and William. The funeral will be held from the home on 
Michigan avenue Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and interment will 
be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 06, 1919 Page 4
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[May Pickop/bur. 03-08-1919/cause: broncho pneumonia]
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(Note: 1900 Manitowoc census: James Pickop, Hanna Pickop, Mary age 11;
Harry age 3; Bessie age 2/12.)


PHYLLIS M. PICKOP

Phyllis M. Pickop, 73, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. 
Phyllis was born in Manitowoc, May 5, 1939, the daughter of Harry and Alice 
Pickop. After moving to Racine, Phyllis worked as an aide and in medical records 
for Lincoln Lutheran until her retirement. She will be dearly remembered and 
missed by her loving nieces and nephews. A private service will take place.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory - August, 2012


ROBERT E. PICKOP

Robert E. Pickop, 47, of 3202 Peto St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Monday in Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet 
will officiate and cremation will follow.
Survivors include a step-brother, Howard Pickop of Texas; a step-sister, Miss 
Phyllis Pickop of Manitowoc; aunts, uncles and cousins. A brother, James 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Wesley United Church 10 am Monday until the time of service. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Family requests memorials to Wesley United Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Oct. 12 1978 page 3
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Mr. Pickop was born August 12, 1931 in Manitowoc, son of the late Harry and 
Liane Haver Pickop. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc and was 
a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from Oct. 24, 1951 to Oct. 20, 1955. He also 
served in the Korean Conflict. Mr Pickop had been employed with Mirro Aluminum 
Co. of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Oct. 13, 1978 page 3
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[died at Sheboygan, WI/cremains/bur. on James Pickop lot]


ANNA LOUISE PIECHOCKY

Mrs. Anna Louise Piechocky, 71, of 809 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient 16 days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Piechocky, the former Anna Louise Kehnki, was born March 8, 1896, in Germany, 
where she was married to Mr. Piechocky. The couple resided at Milwaukee after 
emigration to America and came to Manitowoc in 1930. He died June 22, 1951.
Surviving are three sons, Heinz and Ervin of Manitowoc and T-Sgt., Herbert, at 
Davis Air Force, Mothan, Ariz., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1967   P. 10 
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[widow of Herman Piechocky]


ERVIN HERMAN PIECHOCKY

Ervin H. Piechocky, age 65, of 1130 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday evening, February 5, 1997, at his residence.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 1997, at 
Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. Revs. Robert Kujawski and Bruce McKenney will 
officiate with burial of his cremated remains at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 
1997, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded 
by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88 of Manitowoc.
Mr. Piechocky was born December 30, 1931, in Milwaukee, son of the late Herman 
and Anna Kehnki Piechocky. He was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc. She served in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict from 1950 
to 1953. On August 30, 1958, he married the former Vera R. Koch at First German 
Ev. Lutheran 
Church. Ervin worked for the Grey Iron Foundry and the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
as a molder until his retirement in 1982. From 1982 until the present, Ervin was a 
custodian at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. He was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran 
Church, American legion Drews-Bleser Post #88, Manitowoc, and a life member of V.F.W. 
Post #2485 of Angeles City, Philippines.
Survivors include his wife, Vera, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve 
(Monette) Piechocky, Manila, Philippines; one daughter, Wendy Piechocky, Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren, Alain and Jamie Piechocky, Tanya Meyer, Alysha and Trisha Stueck; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by two brothers, Herbert and Heinz.
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Family and friends will gather after the services in the Family Activity Center of 
Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for Bethany Lutheran School, for 
all the children he loved and enjoyed.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and take thy rest;
Lay down thy head upon they savior's breast;
We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.
Good night! Dear husband, father and grandpa until we meet again.
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1997 P. A2


HEINZ PIECHOCKY

Heinz Piechocky, 50, of 809 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home.
Private funeral services were held Saturday at the Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1972
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[d. 03-03-1972/age 50 yrs./cremains/bur. on Mrs. Herman Piechocky lot]


HERBERT PIECHOCKY

Herbert Piechocky, 59, of Wilcox, Ariz., died Saturday, June 13, 1992, at Tucson, 
Ariz.
Graveside services were held Saturday, June 20, 1992 at the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military rites were accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659.
He was born December 4, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Herman and Anna 
Kuhnke Piechocky.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Vera Piechocky of 
Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home has assisted the family with local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1992  P. A2
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[died at Tucson AZ/age 59 yrs.]


HERMAN PIECHOCKY

Herman Piechocky, 74, of 80 Jackson street, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at the Fairhills convalescent home in Maribel, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Piechocky was born in Germany in 1876 and came to America in 1923. He 
married Anna Kuhnke in 1922. Until his retirement 10 years ago, he was a 
pattern maker at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Pfc. Heinzen with the U.S. air force in 
Frankfurt, Germany, Cpl. Evan with the 86th infantry division at Fort Riley, 
Kan, and Herbert at home; brother, Archie of Black Creek, Wis.; sister, Minna 
in Germany.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 06-22-1951/age 74 yrs.]


VERA R. (PIECHOCKY) HANSEN

Vera R. Hansen, age 60, a Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 
Holy Family Memorial-Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2001 at Our 
Savior Ev. Lutheran Church, 34th & Tannery Road, Two Rivers, WI. Rev. Louis 
Sievert will officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Vera was born September 19, 1940 at Townsend, WI., daughter of the late Thomas & 
Margaret Barstow Koch. She graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School with the 
Class of 1958. She was employed at Holy Family Memorial-Medical Center for 33 years 
until her illness. She was married to Ervin Piechocky on August 30, 1958 at First 
German Ev. Lutheran Church, Ervin preceded her in death February 5, 1997. Married 
Robert T. Hansen May 24, 1998 at Reno, Nevada. She was a member of Our Savior Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Vera enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband: Robert J. Hansen, Two Rivers; Children include: 
Steve Piechocky, Manila, Philippines; a daughter: Wendy Piechocky, New Hosltein 
and her fiance Steve Lautenschlaeger; Steve & Melody Hansen, Manitowoc; Scott & 
Sonja Hansen, Manitowoc; Sherrie & Bruce Suettinger, Two Rviers; Special friend: 
Kenneth Lecoque, Manitowoc; grandchildren include: Jamie Piechocky, Tanya Meyer, 
Alysha & Trisha Stueck, Aaron & Jenny Hansen, Taylor & Rachael Hansen; Craig & 
Megan Suettinger. Seven brothers: Leonard (Lulabelle) Koch, Green Bay; Ronald 
(Zita) Koch, Plymouth; Thomas Jr. (Karen) Koch, Rosendale; Philip Sr. (Gail) Koch, 
Manitowoc; David Koch, LeRoy (Sandi) Koch, Brillion; Robert (Connie) Koch, Manitowoc. 
Four sisters: Vivian (Raymond) Nienhaus, Valders; Elsie (Eugene) Berndt, St. Nazianz; 
Elnora Sermons and Barbara Moor, Cabat, Arkansas. Nieces, nephews other relatives 
and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may gather after 10:00 a.m. Friday at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center would be 
appreciated.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the Family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lynn Baatz and her staff at the Cancer Care 
Center and the caring staff at Holy Family Memorial-Medical Center. Special Thanks 
to Pastor Louis Sievert for his visits, prayers and encouragement.
Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 2001 P. A10
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(Vera R Hansen 19 Sep 1940 04 Apr 2001 (V)/SSDI)


ADOLPH PIENING

LIFE'S WORK IS ENDED
Ex-Postmaster Adolph Piening Passes Away After Illness of Three Weeks
SUMMONS CAME SUNDAY EVE
Decedent was 83 Years of Age And Had Been Prominent in City and County 
Affairs For Upward of 30 Years-Lived Retired Life
Another life has passed smoothly along the channels of time to glide 
quietly and peacefully into the Mighty Ocean of Eternity, and the 
pulseless body of Adolph Piening now awaits the performance of the 
last solemn ceremonies that mark the last of an earthly career. The 
demise occurred at the home of the family, 718 Hancock street at 11 
o'clock Sunday evening, and was due to tuberculosis from which he 
suffered three months, having been confined to his bed for three weeks. 
The death of Mr. Piening removes one who has been closely identified 
with the industrial, commercial and political life of Manitowoc county 
for upwards of thirty years. While it was known that he was ill his 
death was unexpected and caused a shock to many friends. 
Adolph Piening was born Dec. 28, 1834 in the state of Schleswig Holstein, 
Germany, being at the time of his decease sixty six years of age. At an 
early age, after receiving a common school and academic education in his 
native land he came to this country and in 1855 settled in Manitowoc 
county. His first home here was in the village of Two Rivers, where he 
was cashier of the ? Bank and after the failure of that institution acted 
as bookkeeper for Mann Bros., who as now maintained a store in connection 
with their manufacturing establishment. In ????, after twelve years 
residence in Two Rivers, deceased removed to this city where he became 
associated in business with Eugene Alter and later with C.F. Fechter. 
Drifting into politics Mr. Piening was successful in obtaining the 
nomination of the Democratic ticket several times for the office of clerk 
of the circuit court, each time being elected. That office he filled with 
great ability and its duties suited his capacity perfectly. Upon the 
incoming of the Cleveland administration in 1886 deceased was rewarded for 
faithful party services by an appointment to the postmastership of the 
city, a position which he faithfully discharged to the satisfaction of the 
public until ? when his successor Judge R.D. ? was appointed. Since that 
time he has led a quiet and retired life with the exception of the years 
spent in winding up affairs of the T.C. Shove Banking company of which 
institution he was appointed ? by the court in 1892. For several years 
succeeding his entire time was taken up with the arduous duties of that 
difficult position but of late years the affairs neared a final settlement 
and it was only last September that Judge E.H. Elliot was called from 
Milwaukee to look over the ? and discharge the ?. 
Decedent was widely known and possessed a character that found ? friends 
among leaders of the commercial world. He was of a retiring disposition 
and sought his own pleasure in quiet and peace, yet was ever a staunch 
friend to those he loved. Besides one sister, three daughters, Mrs. Wm. 
Schneider, Two Rivers, Mrs. Burmeister, Milwaukee and Mrs. Max Rahr, of 
this city survive him. Funeral announcements later.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 31, 1900, Page 1
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ADOLPH PIENING IN HIS GRAVE
Buried Yesterday By Independent Order of Odd Fellows
HE WAS A WELL BELOVED MAN
A Career Unique, Honorable, Popular and Successful
HE HELD MANY PLACES OF HONOR
Prominent Men Who Acted As Pall Bearers
Sketch of the Dead Man's Career
A Personal Tribute
Adolph Piening who died last Saturday was buried yesterday in Evergreen cemetery, 
under the auspices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To bear testimony to 
Mr. Piening's character and his life in this community a large number of persons 
attended the funeral services and the following men acted as pall bearers: Thomas 
E. Torrison, Louis Schuette, Chas. Fechter, Oscar A. Alter, Henry Heinrichs and Chas. 
Beers.
"In the death of Mr. Peining Manitowoc loses one of its sterling men." This statement 
was made by one who knew well for a good many years. In summarizing Mr. Piening's 
career the same authority said: "In some particulars he was unique. Purely self made, 
he was a striking example of that type of men who rise into positions of honor among 
their own people by sheer native ability, diligence and force of character. I doubt whether 
Mr. Piening had many early advantages, yet it was surprising the fund of information he 
possessed. His life always seemed busy, yet he found time for considerable reading and 
what he read was remembered and he could apply it in argument so forcefully that he 
became a dangerous combatant.
"It can be said without invidious disparagement that he was one of the most popular as 
well as efficient of county officers, holding the office of circuit court clerk for the space 
of ten years. In his long administration of the office he grew rather than lost in popularity."
Mr. Piening was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, on the 23rd day of December, 1834. 
He came to America in 1855, settling in Two Rivers where he remained ten years. He was 
employed by several prominent houses as cook-keeper among them State Treasurer 
Kuehne and Mann Bros. Manufacturing company. He removed to Manitowoc in 1865 and 
was employed by O. Torrison as bookkeeper until he was elected to the office of clerk of the 
Circuit court which position he held for ten consecutive years. He then engaged in the book 
store business with Charles F. Fechter. He was appointed postmaster under the Cleveland 
administration. He was afterwards appointed assignee of the defunct Shove bank from which 
position he was but recently released by the court.
He was married to Laura E. Knapp in 1861. There are three children living Mrs. Max Rahr, 
Mrs. Hattie Burmeister, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Wm. Schneider.
At the funeral yesterday the Frier Saengerbund sang some songs.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 3, 1901 pg. 1 
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Another prominent German citizen of our city has died. Adolph Piening passed away 
Sun. evening after an illness of several months with consumption. Yesterday 
afternoon he was buried in the city cemetery alongside his wife who had predeceased 
him 30 yrs. ago. Adolph Piening was born in Elmshorn, Holstein, on 23 Dec. 1834. 
He learned the mercantile business in Hamburg and came to America in 1855. His 
steps led him to Two Rivers where he took a position in Kühne’s Bank and later with 
the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. In 1865 he came to Manitowoc as bookkeeper for 
Torrison’s Store, then in 1869 took over the job of Clerk of the District Court. 
In 1874 he established what is now Fechter’s Book Store, then was named Postmaster 
of Manitowoc in 1885, and then in 1892 was named by Judge Wilson as Administrator 
in Bankruptcy of the Shoves Bank, a difficult task which endured until last summer. 
He married Laura Knapp in 1862 with whom he lived happily until her death in 1870 
leaving him with 3 daughters. His sister, Miss Auguste Piening came from Germany 
to help her brother and serve as a second mother for his children. In addition to 
his 3 daughters, several grandchildren and the above mentioned sister, he is survived 
by another sister and 2 brothers in Germany.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1901
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[cause: phthisis]
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The will of the late Adolph Piening was filed in probate court 
this morning. The instrument disposes of $35,000 worth of personal 
property. The real estate consists only of the homestead. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 11, 1901, p. 1


AUGUSTA PIENING

MISS PIENING, CO. PIONEER DIES TODAY 
Miss Augusta Piening, one of the city’s older residents who since 1870 had made 
her home here, and a sister of the late Adolph Piening, for years postmaster of 
Manitowoc, died at the P. Hoffman home 710 S. Twenty-Sixth street early today 
aged 87 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the same 
home, Miss Piening having made her home with the family for a long time.
Miss Piening was born at Elmhorst, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on April 1, 1837 
and up to 1870 spent her life there, coming here in that year to join her brother. 
She had since made her home in the city. Miss Piening has no immediate relatives 
in this city.
In pioneer days Miss Piening was prominent in the life of Manitowoc, being a 
leader of social circles and widely known. In late years, owing to her age and 
health Miss Piening had lived a retired life. Her death will bring sorrow to 
many older residents who knew her intimately.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 24, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 11-25-1924/cause: debility due to old age/bur on Adolph Piening lot]


BERTHA C. PIEPER

Mrs. Gerhard Pieper, 71, wife of the pastor of Luther Memorial Church, Fond 
du Lac, died Saturday evening at her home at Fond du Lac. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Luther Memorial Church, Fond du 
Lac, with the Rev. Dr. Norman Madson, Sr., of Mankato, Minn., officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pieper was born Sept. 13, 1891, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wernecke. After graduation from the old South Side 
High School at Manitowoc she attended Milwaukee State Normal Teachers’ College 
at Milwaukee and later taught kindergarten at the old North Side Park School, 
Manitowoc. She was married to the Rev. Gerhard Pieper of Fond du Lac July 23, 
1913.
Among survivors are her husband; a son, Carl of Stoughton; four daughters, Mrs. 
Vincent Neuman of Green Bay, Mrs. Earl Martyn of Mequon, Wis., Mrs. Robert Firle 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Egbert Albrecht of Manchester; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta 
Wernecke Toepel of Kohler, 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Candlish Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, until 10 a.m. Tuesday 
when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state 
to time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1962  P. 19 
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[d. 05-26-1962 at Fond du Lac WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Henry Wernecke lot (father)/
wife of Rev. Gerhard Pieper]


REV. GERHARD PIEPER

City Pastor for 38 Years Dies at 80
A Lutheran minister in the city for 38 years, the Rev. Mr. Gerhard Pieper, 80, 
a resident of Skaalen Sunset Home, Stoughten, died at 3:15 pm Wednesday at 
Stoughton Community Hospital, following a recent stroke. He was born April 7, 
1889 at Menominee, Wis., a son of Prof. August and Emma Kopenig Pieper. He 
married Bertha Wernecke on July 23, 1913 at Manitowoc.
Pastor Pieper was graduated from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Wauwatosa. His 
first charge was at St. John's Lutheran Church, Allegan, Mich. After three years, 
he went to Cambria -Pardeeville in 1922 to St. John's Church, Baraboo.
In 1938 he came to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac and in 1960 he became 
co-pastor of the newly formed Luther Memorial Church in Fond du Lac. Pastor 
Pieper celebrated 50 years in the ministry in August, 1962 and was in the pulpit 
until 1966. He retired for several years, going to Brookfield in 1966, then to 
Mequon and in October, 1968 to Stoughton.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Vincent Newman of Neenah, Mrs. Earl Martyn 
of Mequon, Mrs. Robert Firle of Brookfield and Mrs. Egbert Albrecht of Markesan; 
one son, Carl Pieper of Stoughton; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his wife on May 26, 1962; five sisters and one 
brother.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at Luther Memorial Church with 
Pastors Waldemar Schuerze and Robert A. Reim officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 pm Friday at Luther Memorial Church, 401 E. 21st St. 
Candish Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thurs., May 22, 1969 page 40
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[d. 05-21-1969 at Staughton WI/age 80 yrs./bur. on Henry Wernecke lot]
(07 Apr 1889/May 1969/SSDI)