ALONZO PIERCE

Death in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Sun. morning of Alonzo C. Pierce, 
one of the first white residents of our county, coming here with his 
parents in 1837, a time when there were only a dozen white families 
here and the red men roamed the wilderness freely. He was born 03 June 
1830 in the state of New York. In his youth he floated timber for a 
living and even made several trips to New Orleans. In 1854 he made a 
trip around Cape Horn to San Francisco to seek his fortune in the newly
discovered gold fields, but 3 yrs. later came back to the old farmstead 
in Manitowoc. During the war he served with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment. At the war's end he reestablished his residency in Manitowoc 
Rapids. His death on Sun. was a result of a serious case of pneumonia. 
In addition to his widow, he is survived by several sons and a daughter, 
as well as two brothers (including Chief of Police P. Jerome Pierce of
Manitowoc), and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. in the local 
cemetery under the direction of the H.M. Walker Post of the G.A.R., of 
which the deceased was a member.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904
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Alonzo C. Pierce, aged 74, one of the first settlers in this country passed away 
last Saturday morning at his home in Manitowoc Rapids. He had been sick with 
pneumonia for some time past. The funeral took place from the house Tuesday at 
2 p.m., the Rev. S.R.S. Gray officiating. The local Grand Army organization took 
charge of the ceremonies. Mr. Pierce was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and 
a number of his fellow members attended the funeral. The interment took place at 
Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Pierce is survived by his brother, P.J. Pierce of this 
city and Monroe Pierce of Clarks Mills. He also leaves a widow and two children, 
Alonzo F. and Susan M. Two sisters also survive him. Besides these Mr. Pierce has 
a host of relatives throughout the county.
Alonzo C. Pierce was born at Ticonderoga, N.Y., June 3, 1830. His family moved to 
this state in 1837 landing at Manitowoc from the steamer James Madison and proceeding 
to Manitowoc Rapids. At that time there were no docking facilities whatever in this 
harbor and the party was put ashore in a small boat. In 1845 their father took Alonzo 
and his brother Jerome to Green Bay to school as there were no schools here. The boys 
rode astride an Indian pony all the way. During the year 1852 3 (sic) Alonzo was 
engaged in sending lumber from the Wisconsin River to New Orleans. He traveled the 
entire length of the Mississippi River three times. The life was a rough one and a 
great many exciting incidents were apt to mark every journey. The year 1853 found 
him in California mining and lumbering. When the civil war broke out he enlisted 
and served for four years. He was slightly wounded in the head once while lying in 
a rifle pit; but remaking to a comrade, "they didn't get me that time,: he kept 
right on fighting.
After the war he was honorably discharged and came home to settle on his farm at 
Rapids. Here he remained up to the time of his death. For the last fifteen years 
he has been raising garden truck for the market.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 7, 1904  pg. 1
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Alonzo C. Pierce
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 3 June 1830 Wis.
death: 3 January 1904 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Man. Rapids
father: Pliny Pierce
mother: Susan N.Y.
spouse: Lena Shaffland
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[Alonzo Pierce/bur. 01-03-1904/cause: pneumonia]


CLARA PIERCE

Miss Pierce, daughter of A.G. Pierce at the Rapids died Saturday and was buried 
yesterday. Her age was about twenty four years. She had been in ill health for 
several years.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, September 28, 1886 P.4
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(Note: A.G. Pierce was Alonzo Pierce/Lonzo on the 1880 Manitowoc Rapids census)


D.B. PIERCE

Pierce - at the home in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., on Thursday, 
Feb. 28, Mr. Baily Pierce(sic). The cause of Mr. Pierce's death was published 
in last week's edition of the paper. It was hoped that he might be able to 
recover from the effects of his terrible experience, but death relieved the 
sufferer early Thursday a.m. Mr. Pierce leaves no family, but his death is a 
great shock to his aged parents and brothers and sisters.
He had many friends in this section of the state and his untimely death is 
sadly regretted by all. He was a member of Horace M. Walker Post G.A.R., and 
his remains were accompanied to the grave by some of his sorrowing comrades. 
His interment took place at the cemetery in this city last Saturday. A large 
number of friends being present.
Manitowoc Lakeshore Times, March 5, 1889 page 10
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Death of Bailey Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids last week as a result of an accident
in which he was severely injured by his span of horses. He died last Thurs. morning
(a complete description of the accident can be found in the issue of 28 Feb.) The
Grand Army of the Republic carried him to his final rest.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1889
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D.B. Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids, notice of whose death was given 
in last week's issue, was born in New York August 25, 1835. He came 
with his parents to this county in 1838 and they settled in Manitowoc 
Rapids. At the time the county was an unbroken wilderness. His father 
had come to this place two years before. Bailey enlisted Sept. 19, 
1864 and was mustered out of service at Brownsville, Texas, July 14, 
1865. Since that time he has lived with his parents at the old 
homestead.
A more devoted son never lived. He never married and devoted his life 
to the comfort of his parents. He was a man of exceptionally good 
habits and invariably maintained his cheerfulness no matter what 
adverse strokes Fortune might give. Repeatedly the swollen Manitowoc 
River tore away his dam. He always repaired the damage and never 
murmured. It is said of him that never in his life did he use a profane 
word or failed to show filial respect to his parents.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 7, 1889 P. 3
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[D.B. Pierce/bur. 03-02-1889/age 53 yrs./cause: accident]


EDNA PIERCE

Mrs. Stanley J. Pierce, 77, of 530 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient two months.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pierce, nee Edna L. DePons, was born Dec. 7, 1887, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Henry and Minnie Ipsch DePons. She resided at Manitowoc all her 
life. She attended Manitowoc public schools and was a graduate of West Side 
High School. She was married to Mr. Pierce Sept. 11, 1907, at Manitowoc. Mrs. 
Pierce was a member of the Germania Society and a past member of St. Faith and 
St. Margaret guilds of St. James Church.
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Edith) Buege of 
Oconomowoc and Mrs. Pauline Herzog and Mrs. Dan (Florence) Beduhn, of Manitowoc, 
five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1965  P. 9 
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[d. 06-04-1965/age 77 yrs./wife of Stanley Pierce/bur. on P.J. Pierce lot]


FLORENCE PIERCE

BRING BODY FROM CHICAGO, BURIAL HERE 
Mrs. Flora Pierce, nee Besant, died at Chicago Saturday night following an 
illness of several months. The body will be brought to this city Tuesday night 
on the limited train over the Chicago & North Western and will be taken to the 
Frazier home at 520 Buffalo street from where the funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon with services at Evergreen Chapel at 2 o’clock, the Rev. E. J. Symons 
officiating. 
Mrs. Pierce was born in Wisconsin and would have been sixty-three years old on 
her next anniversary, August 27. She spent her girlhood days here and after her 
marriage to Calvin Jones of this city went to Chicago to make her home. Mr. Jones 
died and the widow married George Pierce, a Chicago railroad man. Mr. Pierce was 
killed in an accident sixteen years ago. Mrs. Pierce continued to make her home 
at Chicago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ever Shaw of Milwaukee, Pasadena, 
California, and one brother, Walter Besant of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 7, 1922  P. 1
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[bur 08-10-1922/age 62 yrs/cause: carcinoma of liver/bur on W.J. Beasant lot]


FRED PIERCE

The unfortunate accident that claimed the life of Fred Pierce Friday night is 
to be deeply regretted. The city council, after much delay, placed an order 
for gates at the approaches of the bridge but the delivery and installation 
of the gates has been delayed. The bridge committee should insist that the 
contractor get busy and get the gates in at once. Had the advice of the Herald 
been heeded when first offered—immediately after the fatalities at Tenth street 
bridge—the gates would probably have been in place Friday night and the life 
of Mr. Pierce been saved. Candidly we believe that Manitowoc should install 
bascule bridges, discard the old ones and thus insure the certainty of 
protection. 
The city is growing and is surely large enough to operate the latest type of 
bridges.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 2, 1918  P. 1
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OPEN DRAW; ANOTHER VICTIM
Fred Pierce, a resident of Manitowoc Rapids, drove his car into the open draw 
from the North abutment of Eighth Street bridge on Friday evening and although 
rescued from the water shortly after, Mr. Pierce died within a few moments 
after being brought ashore. A heroic effort was made to aid Mr. Pierce by John 
Meyer, a 16 year old boy and the son of Capt. Meyer of the tug, Arctic, but the 
assistance given did not avail in saving the life of Mr. Pierce. Meyer who was 
near the north abutment of the bridge at the time the Pierce car went into the 
water, at once stripped off his coat and vest and jumped into the river and 
succeeded in holding Pierce's head above water until assistance came.
Mr. Pierce who had but recently returned from a hunting trip in the north, came 
to the city Friay evening to procure the carcass of a deer which he had shot and 
shipped home. He left his home in the Rapids about 6 o'clock and after procuring 
the deer started on his return trip about 7:15 and in starting to cross Eighth 
Street bridge the accident occurred. The funeral was held from the home in 
Manitowoc Rapids Sunday afternoon.
The delay in the city in procuring guards for the bridges after the accident which 
happened last June resulting in the death of two young people at Tenth Street 
bridge and the absence of which guards are now responsible for Pierce's death has 
caused considerable criticism here. The city authorities have, however, ordered 
these guards some weeks since and it is hoped that they will be installed before 
any further trouble of this nature occurs.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918
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(Fred Pierce/d. 29 Nov. 1918/age 49 yrs./cause: drowning/from record of St. James Epis. ch., 
Manitowoc)
[bur. 12-02-1918/cause: accident-drowning/bur. on AC Pierce lot]
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DOG RESCUES MAN FROM ANGRY BULL AND SAVES HIS LIFE
FRED PIERCE, RAPIDS, GORED BY BULL AND SUFFERS FRACTURE OF SEVERAL RIBS, SAVED BY DOG
Attacked by a maddened bull, thrown to the ground and gored by the infuriated animal, 
Fred Pierce, a town of Rapids man was rescued from what seemed certain death by his 
dog, which attacked the bull and distracted the attention of the beast for a brief 
minute during which time Mr. Pierce was able to make his escape from the barnyard and 
bar the gate.
Mr. Pierce suffered the fracture of two ribs and there is a little doubt but for the 
attack of the dog, his life would have been sacrificed. Mr. Pierce had entered the 
barnyard to attend to some chores and was attacked by the bull which knocked him to 
the ground and was in the act of goring him when the dog came to his rescue, nipping 
the bulls legs and distracted the attention of the animal from Mr. Pierce whose life 
was in imminent danger from the attack.
Fortunately for Mr. Pierce he was not seriously injured when knocked down by the bull 
and retained his senses and when the dog attacked from behind and occupied the attention 
of the beast, Mr. Pierce was able to drag himself from under the feet of the bull and 
though suffering from his injuries succeeded in reaching the gate and closing it before 
the bull returned to the attack. The animal struck Mr. Pierce in the chest but did not 
wind him which fact made it possible for him to make his escape when the opportunity 
was presented through the onslaught of the dog upon the bull.
Mr. Pierce was seriously bruised and reports were in circulation that he had been fatally 
injured, but physicians who attended him found that he had suffered the fracture of two 
ribs and aside from this and a severely bruised body, Mr. Pierce escaped and will 
recover.
The dog which saved the life of Mr. Pierce is a collie and a pet on the farm. Had the 
dog not have come to the rescue nothing could have saved the life of Pierce as the bull 
had him at his mercy and was about to administer the finishing touches to life when 
forced to give attention to the dog because of the attack from the rear. Mr. Pierce 
considers himself extremely fortunate in owning the dog which will hereafter have the 
farm and all that is on it.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 17, 1913 page 1


GRACE HELEN (FRANKE) PIERCE

Grace Helen (Franke) Pierce, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Wesley United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Randy Richter 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 9, 1911, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna 
Reindl Franke. Grace was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 
1928. Because she loved children, she taught Sunday School. She was involved in 
adult classes and the W.S.C.S. For years she served as the church's secretary. 
Grace was a life time member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society. She 
loved history and clipped newspaper articles and kept artifacts that she loved 
to share with others. She was member of the Whitecap Writers and chronicled her 
life and her beliefs in her poems. On May 29, 1937, she married Silas Pierce in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 22, 1986. She was a member of Wesley 
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ralph Berge, Reedsville; 
daughter-in-law, Sandra Pierce, Appleton; a son-in-law, George Henry, Manitowoc; 
eight grandchildren, Helena-Tracy Darling, Ashland, Ore., Ralph Berge Jr., 
Hollywood, Calif., Sally Ebert, Whitelaw, Jenny Berge, Oshkosh, Amy (Shawn) Wenzel, 
Appleton, Jamie (Christian) Pierce, St. Paul, Minn., Joel (Sheryl) Pierce, Detroit, 
Mich., John Pierce, Pewaukee, two step grandchildren, Bruce Henry, Maryland, 
Greg (Karen) Henry, Manitowoc; 11 great grandchildren, Hannah and Colin Darling, 
Michael and Grace Ebert, Collin Wenzel, Kristen and Loren Henry, Alexis and Meghan 
Pierce, Lindsay and Travis Henry; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and 
Eleanor Franke, Milwaukee, Arthur and Mary Franke, West Bend; five sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Florence Knutson, Carol Thiel, and Marge Allen, all of Manitowoc, 
Violet Garberg, Hutchinson, Minn., Jeanette and Harold Boldt, Minneapolis, Minn.; 
and a sister-in-law, Eleanor Franke, Manitowoc. Nieces and nephews all special 
to Grace and many friends survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan 
Henry; a son, Allan Pierce; and infant sister; a sister and brother-in-law, Ethel 
and Raymond Jagodinsky; a brother, Milton Franke; and three brothers-in-law, Paul 
Allen, Edgar Knutson, and G. Robert Garberg.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 4-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
A special thank you to the staff at the Manitwooc Health Care Center for the care 
and love shown to Grace over the years.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2001
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Grace Franke Repeats Vows at Parsonage
A white sharkskin suit with a blue blouse, white accessories and a corsage of 
gardenias, sweet peas and forget-me-knots, is what Miss Grace Helen Franke wore 
as a bride this morning when she exchanged her nuptial vows with Silas A. Pierce 
of this city, son of H. Allen Pierce of Green Bay, in a ceremony performed by the 
Rev. W. C. Kurtz in the parsonage of the Wesley M. E. Church at 7 o'clock.
Miss Franke, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Franke, 1334 South 15th 
Street, had Miss Eleanor Spevacek as her only attendant. Milton A. Franke was the 
best man. Miss Spevacek wore an aqua ensemble with white accessories and a wrist 
bouquet of talisman roses, sweet peas and forget-me-knots.
The wedding breakfast was served at the Franke home to the bridal party and their 
immediate families and then Mr. and Mrs. Pierce left for Illinois where they will 
spend their week's honeymoon.After July 31st, they will be at home at 1326 South 
15th St.
Mr. Pierce, who is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, is employed 
at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Mrs. Pierce was graduated in 1928 from 
Lincoln High School.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 29 1937 page 22


P. JEROME PIERCE

Former police chief P. Jerome Pierce died today after a long illness, 
and in his memory the flags on the city buildings will fly at half-mast.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1905
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P.J. Pierce, whose death we reported last week, was one of the first 
white residents of our county, coming here as a boy in 1838 and lived 
here ever since. He was born in the state of N.Y. in 1831. His father, 
Pliny Pierce, settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids in 1837 when it was a 
total wilderness and sent for his family to join him the following year. 
As Mr. Pierce grew up he undertook several retail businesses in this 
vicinity. He also interested himself in politics and was the 3rd 
postmaster of Manitowoc Rapids, which at that time was the county seat, 
and later filled the office of sheriff. In 1897 he was named police 
chief for Manitowoc and occupied that office until Sep. of this year 
when illness forced his retirement. Mr. Pierce leaves a widow and a son, 
Stanley. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905
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THE REMAINS OF PLINY JEROME PIERCE LAID AT REST LAST SUNDAY
The funeral of Pliny Jerome Pierce, ex-chief of police, who was called from among 
the living at an early hour last Thursday morning, was held Sunday afternoon at 
2 o'clock from St. James' church of which the deceased had been a member and a 
vestryman for many years. Rev. Rogers of Grafton Hall officiated. The Masons had 
charge of the ceremonies at the grave. The police force also attended in a body, 
and a very large concourse of citizens, including city officials, paid a final 
tribute to the departed by their presence at the funeral.
The immediate cause of Mr. Pierce's death was a severe attack of hemorrhage which 
he suffered on the afternoon before his demise. The hemorrhage resulted from cancer, 
from which dread disease he had suffered for about three years, during which time 
he experienced several sieges of illness; but he was able to continue in the office 
of chief of police and to discharge the duties thereof in a most efficient manner, 
until a little over two months ago, when, on account of rapidly failing health, 
frequent hemorrhages, accompanied by much pain, he was forced to resign the office 
he had so ably, faithfully and efficiently filled for eight years.
P.J. Pierce was born in the state of New York September 27, 1831 - seventy-four 
years one month and nineteen days before the day on which he responded to the final 
summons.
About the time when he had reached his prime, the decedent was married at Branch to 
Miss Mary Sheldon of that place. Two children were born to the couple, whose union 
was a most happy one, - one of the children, Pearl, having preceded her father in 
the passage to the Great Hence. Besides the wife, one son, Stanley J., one brother, 
Monroe of Clarks Mills, and two sisters, Mrs. Miranda Klingheiser of the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Mary Baily of Little Rapids, Wis., survive to mourn Mr. 
Pierce's departure.
The decedent had been a resident of the county since the year 1838 when he was a boy 
of six. His father, Pliny Pierce, was one of the earliest pioneers in this section 
of the county. Leaving his family, consisting of his wife and (at that time) two sons, 
Jerome and Alonzo, at Weddington, N.Y., the elder Mr. Pierce, together with a few 
other pioneer home-seekers, came to the Rapids in the year 1837. As far as Green Bay 
they had made the journey by boat via the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes; and the 
distance from Green Bay to the present town of Manitowoc Rapids they footed through 
the virgin, primeval forest. They began a small settlement at the Rapids, where a Mr. 
Conroe had built a mill a short time before their arrival. A few of the home-seekers 
had become disheartened and had turned back before reaching their originally intended 
destination. Others became discouraged later and returned to New York state. But Pliny 
Pierce had the grit, pluck and energy characteristic of the successful pioneer. He at 
once set about building a home, and in the early summer of 1838 he returned to New 
York state and brought his family to his new home in the western wilderness.
In 1839 the county of Manitowoc was organized, and the first election was held in the 
Pierce home, Rapids being the original county seat of Manitowoc county.
A few years later the first school was established at rapids; and young Jerome was 
one of the first pupils to attend that school. Though the teaching, as well as the 
school house, was quite primitive, Jerome managed to acquire a good elementary education 
before he was out of his teens. While still a very young man, he engaged in various 
enterprises. In February, 1852, the Manitowoc and Rapids Plank Road company was organizes 
and incorporated for $10,000, and Jerome Pierce was one of the incorporators. This 
company built the roadway know as the South River road. Young Pierce was also associated 
with his father in the business of running a mill. He was the third postmaster at Rapids. 
He also held the office of justice of the peace for a series of years.
When the county seat was removed to Manitowoc, Mr. Pierce removed to the village of 
Manitowoc and secured employment as a clerk in the store of F. Jones & Company. He was 
a bright, industrious young man, and his cheerful, jovial disposition caused him to be 
very popular with the young people of the village.
For a series of years he served as constable and later as village and city marshal. He 
was always looked up to as being a faithful, efficient officer. He also held the office 
of collector for a time. He officiated as one of the marshals at the grand centennial 
celebration held here on July 4th, 1876.
In 1858 he was one of two democratic candidates for the assembly; but the republican 
candidate was elected. In the year 1864 he removed to the village of Branch and engaged 
in the milling business. A little later he entered into a co-partnership with Gideon Slye, 
the father of Mrs. J.E. Plumb this firm was dissolved in 1869, when Mr. Pierce returned 
to the city of Manitowoc. In 1872 he was a candidate for sheriff on the Citizens' ticket, 
but withdrew before the election. But in 1878 he was elected to the office of sheriff on 
the democratic ticket. His ability to run down or to capture criminals won him widespread 
recognition.
As early as 1849, when Mr. Pierce was but eighteen years of age, he was elected vice-
president of the first educational organization of the county.
May 15, 1897, he was appointed chief of police by Mayor Torrison, and Mr. Pierce held 
that office continuously for over eight years, and until that dread disease which had 
fastened itself upon him rendered his condition such as to necessitate his resignation.
Pliny Jerome Pierce was a good husband, a kind father and an honored citizen. His passing 
will be deplored by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 23, 1905  pg. 1
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Pliney J. Pierce  [Jerome Pierce]
birth: 26 September 1831 New York
death: 16 November 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 City
father: Pliny Pierce
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: This is Jerome Pierce)
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[cause: cancer]
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P.J. Pierce, late sheriff of Manitowoc County, gave us a call on Wednesday. He 
was on his way to Beaver Dam to deliver his splendid team which he had sold to 
the proprietors of the woolen mills at that place. We have known Mr. Pierce for 
nearly thirty years and never yet heard of his committing a mean or dishonorable 
act, while his course of life, as a man and neighbor he has been pointed to with 
pride by all with whom he came in contact, and as a model police officer he had 
few equals and no superiors in this section. He is looking fresh and hearty and 
it is our sincere wish that he may live long, enjoy life and prosper.
That is what John Hume thinks about our late Sheriff, and it is about the verdict 
of the people here since he quit being a democratic sheriff.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, March 31, 1881 P. 1


LENA PIERCE

Mrs. Lena Pierce, Hamilton Street, was removed to the hospital for care and is 
reported in critical condition. Mrs. Pierce had planned to go to Antigo to make 
her home with relatives during the winter but was so ill she was unable to 
undertake the journey and was taken to the hospital.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 25, 1911
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MRS. A. PIERCE DIES, AGED 71 YEARS
Joyousness of the holiday season was turned to sorrow for relatives and friends 
of Mrs. Lena Pierce, widow of the late Alonzo C. Pierce, when death claimed Mrs. 
Pierce at the hospital Sunday afternoon. The announcement of Mrs. Pierce's death 
occasioned deep regret to a large circle of friends.
Mrs. Pierce was one of the pioneer settlers of the county, having come here in her 
childhood. She was born in Germany in 1840 and at the age of five years, settled at 
Sheboygan Falls with her parents and later removed to Rapids where she was married 
in 1857 to Mr. Pierce. Her husband enlisted for the war and Mrs. Pierce was one of 
a host of pioneer women who waited in prayerfulness and watchfulness while with 
their hands they fashioned those articles which sent to the front, provided what 
little comfort and pleasure the soldiers enjoyed. After return of Mr. Pierce from 
the war, the family continued to reside at Rapids for many years. Mr. Pierce died 
eight years ago and since that time Mrs. Pierce has been in feeble health. She 
removed to the city and two months ago became critically ill and was removed to the 
hospital. No hope was entertained for her recovery and Sunday brought release in 
death. Mrs. Pierce suffered from a complication of diseases which sapped her strength 
and left her unable to battle against death.  
Announcement of the death of Mrs. Pierce will carry sorrow to many friends, decedent 
having been well known. One son, Fred Pierce, residing west of the city survives and 
one brother, Ex-County Clerk, Edward Schaffland, now a resident of Colorado and two 
sisters, Mrs. H. Brown of Ludington, Wis., and Mfrs. John Hessel of Antigo also 
survive. The funeral of Mrs. Pierce will be held Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Dec. 26, 1911 page 1
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PIONEER OF THIS COUNTY 
Mrs. Alonzo Pierce, 71 years of age, and whose parents formerly resided at 
Sheboygan Falls died Sunday afternoon in Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Pierce was born in Germany and came to America when she was a child of 
but five years of age. Her parents located at Sheboygan Falls. Later they 
removed to Manitowoc county. Mrs. Pierce’s maiden name was Lena Schaffland. 
She was married to Alonzo C. Pierce in 1857. Five children were born but only 
one survives, a son, Fred Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids.
Mrs. Pierce lived at the Manitowoc Rapids until five years ago when she removed 
to Manitowoc and took up her residence at 1205 Hamilton street. Besides the one 
son she is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. C. survived by a sister, Mrs. John 
Hessel of Antigo (sic); a step-sister Mrs. H. C. Brown of Ludington, Wis., and 
a step-brother, Edward Schaffland of Denver, Col. 
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of her son, Fred 
Pierce at the Manitowoc Rapids.
Sheboygan Press, December 27, 1911  P. 1
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[bur. 12-27-1911/cause: dropsy]
(Lena SCHAFFLER Pierce/d. 24 Dec. 1911/from record of St. James Epis.Ch., 
Manitowoc)


MARY PIERCE    (d. 1876)

PIERCE - In Manitowoc Rapids, Oct. 29th, of diptheria, Mary Amanda, daughter
of Alonzo C. and Lena A. Pierce, aged 9 yrs., 5 mos. and 5 dys. The sympathies
of the many friends of the bereaved parents in this city are extended to them.
Manitowoc Tribune, November 2, 1876 page 3 column 1


MARY PIERCE    (d. 1925)

WIDOW OF EX-CHIEF PIERCE DIES, AGED 85 
Mrs. Pierce Was Member of One of Earliest Families
With the death early today of Mrs. Mary Sheldon Pierce, widow of the late Jerome 
Pierce, former police chief, there passed another of the pioneers of Manitowoc, 
one whose life had witnessed the development of the city from a mere settlement 
to one of the busy municipalities of Wisconsin. Mrs. Pierce passed away at the 
home of her son, Stanley J. Pierce, 311 Union Place after an illness of many weeks, 
which developed serious complications in its final weeks which  her advanced age 
made it impossible to overcome. She was 85 at her death.
Mrs. Pierce was a member of one of the pioneer families of the county. Born in 
Cleveland, Ohio, August 21, 1840, she removed with the family to Waterford, 
Wisconsin and later to Branch at an early age. There she grew to womanhood, took 
advantage of such opportunities as offered in the struggling community for an 
education and became a teacher in the town of Kossuth. In her early twenties she 
became the bride of Jerome Pierce, then the owner of a mill at Branch and removed 
with him later to Manitowoc when she became an active figure in county politics. 
She assisted him during his term of sheriff in the care of the unfortunates placed 
in his care and throughout his life’s work was his active and helpful partner. Two 
children, Stanley, now a resident of the city and Pearl who died in girlhood, were 
born to the union.
Charter Member of St. James 
Mrs. Pierce was very devout in her religious belief and was a charter member of St. 
Faith’s guild of St. James church. Hers was one of the earliest marriages performed 
by the Rev. Dooley in his services of the local parish. Dignified in appearance, a 
model housekeeper, she was respected by all of the community and she will be missed 
by the older residents. Surviving are three granddaughters and two sisters, Mrs. Kede 
Gibson of Richmond, Virginia and Mrs. Louisa Squirrel of Montrose Colorado.
Funeral Held Monday
Funeral services will be held at nine o’clock Monday morning at St. James church, Rev. 
F.B. Keicher officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 4, 1925  P. 1


MINNIE PIERCE

Minnie Pierce, daughter of A.C. Pierce, of Manitowoc Rapids, died at
that place yesterday of inflammation of the lungs.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 11, 1882
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IN MEMORIAM
Brothers and sisters. “The pleasant ties which have bound us together have 
been severed in death.” Our sister, Minnie Pierce, has been called unto rest. 
Just entering into the fullness of womanhood and usefulness, we may not be 
able to understand this event, for “We see through a glass darkly:” but we 
do know that we love a hearty co-worker.
Sister Pierce was a lady of much promise, modest, retiring, never pushing
herself forward she was sought out. She was a genuine Good Templar: her faith 
strong; her hope ardent in the good cause and her charity ever active in works 
of love and words of sympathy. In her death we realize that another star in 
our sky has set, but we feel confident that its benignant rays will continue 
to cheer us in our work to bless the world, and stimulate us to higher thoughts 
and nobler actions. By her death we are reminded anew that:
“From life to death, from death to life,
We hurry round to God
And leave behind us nothing but
The path that we have trod.”
Therefore your committee submit the following:
Received, that while we regret deeply that we shall see no more the face of our 
sister in the Lodge, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who has said 
“Him that overcometh will I give to drink of the water of life.”
Resolved, that in our sorrow we unite with the family of our deceased sister and 
in seeking consolation for ourselves would remember them. We tender them our 
heartfelt sympathy and invoke Heavens blessing upon parents and friends.
Resolved that the lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved that said preamble and these resolutions be placed upon the records and 
a copy sent to the parents.
J.M. Craig
R.J. Smalley
O.T. Shove
Committee
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 18, 1882
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(NOTE: The tombstone looks like 1880 for her birth year, but she is 10 years
old on the 1870 census for Manitowoc Rapids, the daughter of A.C. Pierce)


MONROE PIERCE

Monroe Pierce, Oldest Native Born, Is Dead
Manitowoc Rapids Man, Civil War Vet, To Be Buried Friday
Monroe Pierce, oldest native born of Manitowoc county, died at Holy
Family hospital Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the age of 93.
Had he lived until July 23 he would have been 94 years old.  Mr.
Pierce was removed to the hospital from the family homestead at
Manitowoc Rapids last week after having been in failing health for
some time.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from this
evening until 10:30 o'clock Friday morning when it will be taken to
St.; James Episcopal church for services to be conducted by the Rev.
W.F. Hood at 2 p.m.  Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Anson Monroe Pierce was born at Manitowoc Rapids, July 28, 1840.  He
was a son of Pliny and Susan Pierce, pioneer of Manitowoc county, the
youngest of four sons.
Was Wagon-maker
As a young man he went  to St. Clair, Mich., and there learned the
trade of wagon-maker.  He returned and obtained employment at the
Tillson carriage shop in this city.  He also worked at Clarks Mills
for some time.  He served with the Union forces in the Civil War.  Mr.
Pierce never married.  For the last five years he has made his home
with Mr. and Mrs. George Klingeisen, the latter his sister, Miranda,
on the old Pierce homestead, west of Rapids.
Mrs. Klingeisen and two nephews, Pliny Bailey of Little Rapids, and
Stanley Pierce of this city, are the only immediate survivors.  Three
brothers, Alonzo, Jerome and Bailey, and a sister, Mrs. Erskine
Bailey, preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, July 12, 1933  pg. 2
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[cause: general debility/bur. on P.J. Pierce lot]
(The person is Monroe Pierce, son of Pliny Pierce. I have a copy of a photo 
(my mother has the original) of Monroe taken with some unidentified people. 
We have no idea of the date or the age of Monroe. Monroe lived with my 
grandmother's family (Goehring) in 1920's (according to the census) in Cato 
and they did live in Clarks Mills at some point.
(From researcher/see contributors page)


PEARL PIERCE

Death of 20 yr. old Pearl Pierce, daughter of Jerome Pierce, on Thurs. of
last week of diphtheria after an illness of only a week.
Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1889
********
DIED
PIERCE - In this city on Thursday, April 25th, of diphtheria, Pearl, only 
daughter of Mr. and Mfrs. Jerome Pierce, aged 20 years.
We are again called upon to chronicle the death of a beautiful girl, the pet 
of a household and an only daughter. Pearl Pierce was a young lady who could 
make friends without effort and one who was loved more as you learned to 
appreciate her gentle and kind disposition. Her early death makes vacant a 
place in her home that even time can never fill and her parents have the 
sympathy of our whole community. Funeral services were held at the house last 
Thursday and while the name of the disease kept many away, a large number of 
friends gathered to pay a last tribute to their departed friend.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 30, 1889 page 5
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[bur. 04-26-1889/age 19 yrs./cause: diptheria]


PLINY PIERCE

Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. of Mr. Pliny Pierce, one of the first white
settlers of Manitowoc Co., at the age of 86. He came from his home in New York
State in 1836 and has lived here ever since. In the early pioneer days he served 
in several public capacities, including County Clerk and Postmaster. His funeral 
was yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1894
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P. PIERCE of Manitowoc Rapids died early on Monday morning of this week. He had 
not been confined to his bed for a great length of time, and not withstanding his 
advanced years, enjoyed excellent health up to two years ago when an attack of the 
grip enfeebled him. He was a man of wonderful vitality and until the grip reduced 
his powers, he had the appearance and activity of a man of middle life.
He was born in Essex Co., N.Y. in 1808. He settled in St. Lawrence Co., where he 
married. He started for Wisconsin with 17 others from Buffalo, where they chartered 
a small schooner and with it came to Green Bay. This was in 1836. After reaching 
Manitowoc they pushed on up the river and built the mill now known as the Murphy 
Mill near the limits of Cato and Manitowoc Rapids. In 1838 Mr. Pierce went to New 
York for his family, returning with them that fall in the old steamer James Madison, 
which anchored in the bay and sent the passengers ashore in small boats. Mr. Pierce 
started a hotel in the Rapids village, then the county seat, served as postmaster, 
register of deeds and county clerk. He also did surveying. In 1848 he built a saw 
mill in Cooperstown. This he sold to Wm. Bruce of Green Bay in 1849. The ruins of 
this old mill may still be seen by visitors to the Caves.
Mr. Pierce then moved to the Rapids, settling on the farm on which he lived until 
the time of his death. He built a saw mill and erected a woolen factory, but the 
spring freshets so injured the water power that he concluded not to put in machinery 
for the manufacture of cloth but did carding of wool for some years.
He leaves three sons and two daughters, A.C. Pierce, P.J. Pierce and A.M. Pierce, 
Mrs. N. Bailey of Little Rapids and Miss Mirandy Pierce. His funeral took place 
yesterday.
Mr. Pierce was among the earliest settlers of the county, very few of whom are now 
left. Nature had well fitted him for the duty of a pioneer, capable of great 
endurance, persevering and strong. He was a man in every respect justly entitled 
to the respect he enjoyed during his life.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 19, 1894  P. 3
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Pliny Pierce
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 1808
death: 16 April 1894 Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
*******
[bur. 04-16-1894/cause: nephritis and age]


SILAS A. PIERCE    (d. 1986)

Silas A. Pierce, 72, of 2732 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, 
March 22, at the family residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at 
Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert B. Hays will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierce was born Nov. 29, 1913 at Green Bay, Wis., son of the late H. Allan 
and Georgia McKee Pierce. He moved to Manitowoc as a child with his parents, 
residing here since and attending Manitowoc Public Schools and also attended 
The Milwaukee School of Engineering. Prior to retiring in 1976, Mr. Pierce was 
employed for 42 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding. He was a member of Boilermakers 
Local 443. 
Survivors include his wife, Grace H. and a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and 
Sandra Pierce of Appleton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Ralph (Nancy) 
Berge of Reedsville and Mrs. George (Jane) Henry of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. 
Velma Didier of Manitowoc and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a 
brother and three sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday 
and at the church on Tuesday morning from 10 am until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 24, 1986 page 16
********
[husband of Grace H. Pierce/bur. on Mrs. George A. Henry lot]
********
Grace Franke Repeats Vows at Parsonage
A white sharkskin suit with a blue blouse, white accessories and a corsage of 
gardenias, sweet peas and forget-me-knots, is what Miss Grace Helen Franke wore 
as a bride this morning when she exchanged her nuptial vows with Silas A. Pierce 
of this city, son of H. Allen Pierce of Green Bay, in a ceremony performed by the 
Rev. W. C. Kurtz in the parsonage of the Wesley M. E. Church at 7 o'clock.
Miss Franke, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Franke, 1334 South 15th 
Street, had Miss Eleanor Spevacek as her only attendant. Milton A. Franke was the 
best man. Miss Spevacek wore an aqua ensemble with white accessories and a wrist 
bouquet of talisman roses, sweet peas and forget-me-knots.
The wedding breakfast was served at the Franke home to the bridal party and their 
immediate families and then Mr. and Mrs. Pierce left for Illinois where they will 
spend their week's honeymoon.After July 31st, they will be at home at 1326 South 
15th St.
Mr. Pierce, who is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, is employed 
at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Mrs. Pierce was graduated in 1928 from 
Lincoln High School.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 29 1937 page 22


STANLEY J. PIERCE

Funeral services for Stanley J. Pierce, 87, of 1217A S. Water St., Manitowoc, 
who died Saturday will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11:30 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierce was born Aug. 9, 1880, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jerome and 
Mary Sheldon Pierce. He married Edna DePons Sept. 11, 1907, at Manitowoc and 
she preceded him in death June 4, 1965. A graduate of the old North Side High 
school at Manitowoc, he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until he 
retired in 1947 and was then employed at Lincoln Field Golf Course, Manitowoc, 
until 1966.
Mr. Pierce was a member of the church choir for 78 years, beginning as a boy 
soprano when he was nine years old. He was also one of the accomplished bass 
singers in the old Meistersinger Guild male chorus at Two Rivers. He took 
leading parts in the diocesan layman’s organization for the Dioceses of Fond 
du Lac for many years and also served as an acolyte, server and lay reader for 
80 years.
Earlier residents of Two Rivers and Manitowoc will remember Mr. Pierce as a 
master elocutionist during the silent movie days shortly after the turn of the 
century as he offered the synopsis of pictures shown and also read the titles 
of various scenes. Early movie goers will also recall his dramatic entries to 
the stages of the first nickelodians in the Washington House, Opera House and 
Empire theaters at Two Rivers and the old Crystal at Manitowoc.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ray Buege, of Oconomowoc and Mrs. 
Pauline Herzog and Mrs. Daniel Beduhn of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and 
nine great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 15, 1968  P. 21 
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[d. 04-13-1968/age 87 yrs./bur. on P.J. Pierce lot]
(09 Aug 1880/Apr 1968/SSDI) 


SUSAN PIERCE  (d. 1900)

LIFE'S MISSION ENDED - PIERCE
After a pilgrimage of nearly ninety years through the rose embowered 
and thorn strewn paths of earthly joys and sorrows Mrs. Pliny Pierce 
entered into the mysteries of the life eternal Sunday morning. The 
summons to the higher life came at her home in Rapids, where for more 
than sixty years she had resided continuously, loved and respected by 
friends and neighbors. With the passing of Mrs. Pierce, a notable event 
in local history finds a finis to the chapter. 
One of the very first white settlers in the community she has been 
privileged to live to witness the consummation of many changes. Coming 
here in 1838 and locating in Rapids through all the hardships of pioneer 
life in the duties and responsibilities of the home life she has ever 
been a true woman, whose generous nature reached out in helpfulness to 
the less favored. At home where the interest of her nearest and dearest 
were never sacrificed for those outside was her fidelity apparent. Many 
unique memories and distinctive incidents make her history an intensely 
interesting one. 
Born in New York, Feb. 28, 1808 she was united in marriage to Pliny 
Pierce in 1829. In 1837 her husband was engaged to come to Manitowoc 
county to build a mill at Rapids and in 1838 he returned to bring his 
family here. Arriving in the fall of '38 they at once took up their 
residence at Rapids where in 1894, Mr. Pierce finished life's labor 
and was laid to rest. His widow has continued to reside on the old 
homestead since, cared for by her children and contented and happy 
were made the closing days. Death was due to general debility and for 
several months the aged mother has been confined to her bed. Although 
not entirely unexpected the demise was a shock to the family and 
friends. Mrs. Pierce was the mother of six children, five of whom 
survive to mourn her loss, one son, Barley Pierce having been killed 
a few years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Barley, Little 
Rapids, Monroe Pierce, Clark Mills, Jerome and Alonzo of this city 
and Miss Muranda who resided with the deceased. The funeral will be 
held at the late home tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 30, 1900, Page 1
*********
Amidst the odor of sweet flowers and surrounded by many old acquaintances 
and friends, all that was mortal of Mrs. Pliny Pierce was laid in the 
last resting place Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Gray conducted the services 
at the late home and said a few words of comfort to the relatives and 
friends at the grave. A few fitting selections were rendered by the choir. 
The pall bearers were Sam Hall, H.F. Hubbard, P.S. Tillson, Emil Baensch, 
George Gibson and T. Windiate.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 01, 1900, Page 1
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900:
Death Sun. in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Pliny Pierce, mother of 
our Chief of Police P. Jerome Pierce. The deceased was one of the very 
first to settle in our county, having come here with her husband (who 
died 6 yrs. ago) in the year 1838 when it was inhabited solely by Indians. 
She was born 28 Feb. 1808 in New York, thus reaching the age of 92. She 
leaves 5 children. Her funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
*******
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Susan Pierce, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Susan Pierce 
of town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And P.J. Pierce, of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to said court his petition 
in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Susan Pierce died testate, 
at town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, on the 29th day of July, 1900; that said 
instrument is the last will of said deceased and that P.J. Pierce is named therein as executor, 
and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters 
testamentary be thereon issued to said P.J. Pierce.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last 
will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court to be held at the probate 
office in the city of Manitowoc on Tuesday, the 13th day of November, 1900, at 10 o'clock a.m.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by 
publication of hereof for three successive weeks once each week, previous to the time of 
said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated October 1st, 1900.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Markham & Markham, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 11, 1900 P. 3
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[bur. 08-01-1900/cause: old age]


SUSIE PIERCE    (d. 1909)

Miss Susan Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids has died in Trinity Hospital in
Milwaukee from pneumonia. The deceased formerly worked at Schuette’s 
store here. The casket was brought here and buried Monday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909
********
[bur. 04-08-1909/cause: septic tonsillitis]
********
Pneumonia, developed from a cold which she contracted only a week ago, caused 
the death of Miss Susan Pierce of Rapids, at Trinity hospital, Milwaukee, 
Friday night, the announcement of her death coming as a great shock to friends. 
Miss Pierce, a native of Rapids, was employed as a member of Schuette Bros. Co. 
clerical force and entered the hospital at Milwaukee a week ago. An eye 
affliction caused her some trouble also. Miss Pierce is survived by her mother 
and one brother, Fred. The body will be brought here tonight and the funeral 
held Monday at 2 p.m. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 3, 1909  P. 1
********
Susan Pierce/d. 2 Apr. 1909 at Trinity Hosp., Milwaukee/age 43 yrs./
from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc


ALBERT PIERSON

Mr. Albert S. Pierson, 67, of 913 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Parkside Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierson was born Sept. 19, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Susan Larson Pierson. He was employed at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea 
Company retiring in 1970. He married Monica Heffernan April 3, 1936. Mr. Pierson 
was a member of the Golden K. Kiwani's Club and a navy veteran of World War II, 
serving from 1945 to 1946.
Survivors include his wife, Monica; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sandra 
Pierson of Wausau; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Terry Gill of Green 
Bay, Mary and Kenneth Petersen of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and a great 
grandchild; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a daughter, five brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon and Monday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 8 
o'clock this Sunday at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1979  P. 3
*********
Heffernan-Pierson Wedding Held Today
This morning at 11 o'clock Miss Monica Heffernan became the bride of Albert 
Pierson at a ceremony performed by the Rev. Francis Shea at the Church of the 
Immaculate Conception in Waukegan, Ill. Miss Heffernan is the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. James Heffernan and Mr. Pierson's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John 
Kulnick. both young persons have been employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 3, 1937 P. 15


ALICE PIERSON

Mrs. Murray A. Pierson who previous to her marriage was Alice Springstube of
Branch, passed away at the Holy Family hospital this morning death being due
to a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Pierson who was but twenty-seven years of age, was born May 18 at the 
present home at Branch and is survived by her husband and two children Marion
10 months old and Isabel, seven years old. Others who are left to mourn her
untimely death are her mother, father and sisters and brothers all of Branch.
The funeral will be held from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel on Monday after-
noon at 2 p.m. The body of Mrs. Pierson will lie in state at the Urbanek0
Wattawa chapel tomorrow afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 31, 1924  p.2
********
[cause: oedenia of lungs]


BERNICE PIERSON

Mrs. Archie Pierson, 62 (above), of 1905 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of seven years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allen McCaul will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Berniece Mathieson was born Sept. 17, 1890, in Chicago and was married 
in 1914. The couple resided in Manitowoc since marriage. 
Survivors are the husband, three sons, James Riley of Oaklawn, Ia., Schuyler J. 
Pierson of the Merchant Marine and William H. Pierson of Manitowoc; and two grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. A member of the 
Royal Neighbors of America, the organization will conduct Royal Neighbors rites 
for Mrs. Pierson at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1953    P. 15
*******
[Helena (Bernice)/d. 06-21-1953/age 62 yrs./
name shown as Bernice on marker/bur. on Archie Pierson lot]


JEANETTE PIERSON

Mrs. William Pierson, 38, of 1503 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Sunday noon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Mantiowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Arthur O. Wigdahl officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Jeanette Schaefer was born at Manitowoc Jan. 24, 1922, daughter of 
Edward and Elsie Rudolph Schaefer. She was married Sept. 26, 1942, at Manitowoc 
to William Pierson.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the chapel 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1960 P. 7
**********
[d. 04-24-1960/age 38 yrs./wife of William H. Pierson]
(24 Jan 1922/Apr 1960/SSDI)


MELVIN PIERSON

Death Sorrow In Pierson Home 
Death invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Pierson, 1008 Hamilton street 
and claimed Melvin, seven months old son of the family. The child had been 
ill only a few days, death being due to brain fever. Besides the parents, 
two sisters survive, Marion and Isabel. The funeral will be held from the 
William Pierson home, 521 N. Tenth street, at 10:30 tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 15, 1924   P. 2
*******
[cause: encaphalitis lithargica]


MONICA M. PIERSON

Monica M. Pierson, age 86, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc,died Thursday evening, 
January 28, 1999, at Wisteria Haus, 2741 45th St., Two Rivers, where she had 
been residing for the past month.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 1, 1999, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Mathew Simonar with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born December 6, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late James and 
Catherine Morris Heffernan. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1929. Monica married Albert S. Pierson on April 3, 1936. Albert 
preceded Monica in death on September 28, 1979. Monica had worked for 14 years 
at Katherine K Uniform Shop in Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church. She enjoyed many things in life, especially her children and 
grandchildren. For over 50 years, she belonged to the sheepshead card club 
locally here in Manitowoc.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sandra Pierson, Fort 
Meyers, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Terry Gill, Green Bay, 
Mary and Kenneth Petersen, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, Jeanne (Kieth) MacDonald, 
Chuck (Neva) Pierson, Jayne Pierson, Joel Pierson, Jon (Elizabeth) Pierson, Jeff 
Pierson, Christine (Larry) Ledvina, Daniel Gill, Joel, Angela and Andrew Petersen; 
nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Paul Heffernan, 
Manitowoc, William and Colleen Heffernan, Green Bay; one sister, Alice Perry, 
Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband, Albert in 1979; one sister; two brothers and an infant 
daughter.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kiefer. Friends may also 
call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service at 10 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Pierson family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1999 P. A2


MURRY A. PIERSON

Murry A. Pierson, 62, former Manitowoc resident, died earlier this week at his 
home at Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierson was born Aug. 21, 1899, at Chicago, son of the late Wiliam and Susan 
Larson Pierson. The family moved to Manitowoc about 1911 where he attended Madison 
School. He was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. for 10 years, was then employed as a 
metal worker by a Chicago firm and later in the same capacity for the same firm at 
Cleveland. He returned to Chicago in 1951. He married Alice Springstube in 1916. 
She died in 1951. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Elliot of Manitowoc; two brothers, Archie of 
Scale Mound, Ill., and Albert of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Klingbeil of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard Olsen of Green Bay and two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1961 P. 13
*******
[Murray A./d. 09-06-1961 at Chicago IL/age 61 yrs./cause:
arteriosclerotic heart disease/bur. on Archie Pierson lot]


SCHUYLER PIERSON    (d. 1912)

Schuyler Pierson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Pierson died at the hospital Sunday 
morning, aged 18. The boy was taken to the hospital several days ago suffering 
from typhoid fever and the case failed to yield to treatment. Funeral services 
will be held from the late home 305 N. 6th St., Tuesday at 2. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 30, 1912  P. 1
********
[cause: enteric fever]


SCHUYLER J. PIERSON    (d. 1973)

Schuyler J. Pierson, 58, of 1503 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Monday.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Uranek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Ther Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierson was born Jan. 5, 1915, at Chicago, son of Archie Pierson and the 
late Bernice Mathieson Pierson. He was a merchant seaman and served in the 
Army from 1938 to 1944.
Survivors include his father of Scales Mound, Ill., a brother, William, and an 
uncle, Albert Pierson, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, from 6 to 8 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 27, 1973
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[bur. on William H. Pierson lot]


WILLIAM PIERSON    (d. 1929)

W. N. PIERSON, OLD RESIDENT, DIES, AGED 59 
After an illness since September, William N. Pierson, 1114 Washington street, 
passed away at the home Wednesday. The deceased has been a resident of the city 
for the past twenty years and formerly resided here before locating at Chicago 
where the family made their home for twenty years. Mr. Pierson was 59 years of 
age having been born at Harvard, Ill. He was married in this city thirty-eight 
years ago to Miss Susan Larson of this city, who survives him with six children, 
Archie and Murray of Chicago, Clarence in the U.S. Navy at San Diego, Calif., 
Albert, in the U.S.S. service at Great Lakes, Ill., Mrs. Louis Klingbeil and 
Miss Margaret, both of this city. There are also six grandchildren. 
For the past ten years, the deceased was employed at Plant No. 2 of the Goods 
Co. until forced to remain at home on account of failing health. He was a member 
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The remains may be viewed between now and the 
funeral at the Wattawa and Urbanek parlors on North Eighth street. The funeral 
will be held from there Saturday afternoon at two o’clock and services will be 
in charge of Rev. D.C. Ristad. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 19, 1929  P. 2
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[bur. 21 Dec. 1929/age 59 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis] 


WILLIAM EDWARD PIERSON    (d. 1979)

William E. Pierson, 19, of 1021 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday March 18 
as the result of a drowning accident.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierson was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Manitowoc, son of William H. Pierson and 
the late Jeanette Schaefer Pierson. He was graduated from Lincoln High School 
with the Class of 1978, and currently was a freshman at University of Wisconsin 
Center-Manitowoc County. He also was employed as a bus driver for Holiday House. 
He was a member of Sierra Club, First Lutheran Church and Student Senate at the 
University. He had served on the following committees: Social Committee, 
Community Involvement and Environmental Action Committee, Appointments and 
Evaluation Committee and Lecture and Fine Arts Committee. He had been chairman 
of the Publicity Committee.
Survivors include his father, William H. of Manitowoc; a brother, Robert of 
Anaconda, Mont.; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Donald Christophel of 
Manitowoc and a sister, Mary Pierson of Madison; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Elsie Schaefer of Manitowoc and a nephew, Scott Christophel. His mother, 
paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and in the 
church from noon Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to 
Holiday House, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1979 P. 3
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[bur. on William H. Pierson lot]


WILLIAM H. PIERSON    (d. 1999)

William H. Pierson, age 82, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Manitowoc, died 
December 25, 1999, in Tucson.
Mr. Pierson was born October 7, 1917, in Chicago, son of Archie and Bernice 
Mathieson Pierson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936. He was a 
World War II veteran serving with the United States Army and Air Force. He 
was married to Jeanette Schaefer on September 26, 1942. She preceded him in 
death in April 1960. For many years he was employed at Paragon Company in 
Two Rivers and in his later years he moved to Tucson, Ariz.
Survivors include three children, Nancy Christoffel Ozga, Manitowoc, Mary 
(Charles) Cucullu, Osceola, Wis., and Robert Pierson, Anaconda, Mt.; a 
grandson, Scott Christoffel, Manitowoc along with other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, William E. Pierson, 
and two brothers, Schuyler and James.
Memorials appreciated to St. Mary's Hospice, 1802 West St. Mary's Road, Tucson, 
Ariz. 85715.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 2000 P. A2
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[cremation]


EDWARD PIESCHEL

Edward J. Pieschel, 72, of 939 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Pieschel was born July 7, 1898, at Clark Mills, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Pech Pieschel. He married Frances Madigan June 6, 1929, at Fond du Lac. 
He was employed at the Manitowoc Herald-Times until his retirement in 1967. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, (private); two brothers, George 
of Two Rivers and Clarence of Michigan; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Kugler Sr. 
and Miss Agnes Pieschel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Strauss of Clark Mills 
and nine grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a wake memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1970  P. 26


FRANCES M. PIESCHEL

Mrs. Frances M. Pieschel, age 92, who resided with her daughter, Dorothy 
Willman at 934 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, February 1, 
1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Friday, February 4, 
1994. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Foley with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born March 7, 1907, at Rosendale, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas 
and Minnie Jess Madigan. She was educated at St. Mary's Springs High School 
in Fond du Lac, graduating in 1917. She then continued her education at the 
Fond du Lac Business College. She married Edward J. Pieschel, June 6, 1929, 
in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death September 29, 1970. She was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Christian Women of Holy 
Innocents.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Willman, Manitowoc, Mary Otto, 
Manitowoc; one sister, Helen Greenwood, Kaukauna, Wis.; nine grandchildren, 
Raymond Otto, John Willman, Therese Willman, David Willman, Patrick Willman, 
Stephen Willman, Ted Lettenberger, Ann Barker, Mary Herzog; six great-
grandchildren, Melissa Musial, Meagan Musial, Jason Lettenberger, Justin 
Lettenberger, Jada Lettenberger, Kyle Herzog; nieces, nepehws, along with 
other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Edward, September 29, 1970; a daughter Rita Lettenberger in 1980, 
one sister and five brothers.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1994 P. A2
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[widow of Edward J. Pieschel]


FRANK D. PIESCHEL

Frank D. Pieschel, 63, veteran railroad engineer of 1024 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
died unexpectedly of a heart attack about 1:30 pm Friday. He was attending the 
burial rites for Chester Ryen, Town of Cato farmer at Gjerpen Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Rt. 4, Manitowoc when stricken.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Monday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 9 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Rady will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Pieschel was born May 22, 1893 in Clarks Mills, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Pech Pieschel. He married Violet Schuster July 21, 1923 and the couple 
settled at Manitowoc where Mr. Pieschel was a railroad engineer for more than 
33 years for the Chicago & Northwestern. He was a veteran of World War II, 
serving with the United States Army and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad 
Engineers.
Surviving him are his wife; three brothers, George and Edward of Manitowoc and 
Clarence of Newago, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Kugler and Miss Agnes Pieschel 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Strauss of Cato. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 pm Sunday where the rosary will 
be recited at 2:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Jan. 19, 1957 
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[d. 01-18-1957/age 63 yrs./cause: coronary]
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WED HERE, BUT WILL MAKE HOME AT VALDERS
Miss Viola Schuster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuster, 802 North Eleventh 
street and Frank Pieschel of Cato, were married at the St. Boniface church 
parsonage at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. W.J. Peil officiating at the 
wedding ceremony. Miss Anita Schuster and Charles Schuster, sister and brother 
of the bride, were the attending couple. A wedding breakfast was served at the 
home of the bride's parents for members of the immediate family and a few 
intimate friends and the bridal pair departed on the 10:40 train south bound 
for a wedding trip to Milwaukee and Beloit. Upon their return they will make 
their home at Valders where the groom is employed as a fireman.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 21, 1921 P. 10


VIOLET PIESCHEL

Mrs. Frank Pieschel, 66, of 1024 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly late 
Wednesday afternoon at her home. She had been ill the past few months.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Violet Schuster was born July 21, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Matejowitz Schuster. She attended Manitowoc schools. 
She was married to Frank Pieschel July 24, 1921, at Manitowoc, where they had 
resided since. She worked in the photograpic department of Rummele's, Inc., 
Jewelers, Manitowoc, for 40-some years, retiring in 1962. Mr. Pieschel died 
in 1957.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Allen Drum, of Manitowoc; and several nieces 
and nephews. A brother also preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1964 P. 9
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[d. 3-25-1964/age 66 yrs./widow of Frank D. Pieschel]
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WED HERE, BUT WILL MAKE HOME AT VALDERS
Miss Viola Schuster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuster, 802 North Eleventh 
street and Frank Pieschel of Cato, were married at the St. Boniface church 
parsonage at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. W.J. Peil officiating at the 
wedding ceremony. Miss Anita Schuster and Charles Schuster, sister and brother 
of the bride, were the attending couple. A wedding breakfast was served at the 
home of the bride's parents for members of the immediate family and a few 
intimate friends and the bridal pair departed on the 10:40 train south bound 
for a wedding trip to Milwaukee and Beloit. Upon their return they will make 
their home at Valders where the groom is employed as a fireman.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 21, 1921 P. 10


ANNA BORTHS PIETZAK

Mrs. Anna Borths Pietzak, 66, former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday at home 
at Babcock, Wis. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Keldner Funeral Home, Nekoosa, 
Wis., and at 9 a.m. at Babcock Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pietzak was born Aug. 22, 1902, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Jule 
and Mary Gallard Henry. She was married to Felix Borths June 23, 1923. He 
preceded her in death July 19, 1946. She was married to Joseph Pietzak Jan. 20, 
1951.
She is survived by her husband, six daughters, (private); four sons, (private); 
a sister, Mrs. Josie Nowakowski of Manitowoc; a brother, Wilfred of Racine, 38 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1969  P. 22
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[Anna M. (Borths) Pietzak/d. 03-16-1969 at Babcock WI/age 66 yrs/
bur. on Felix Borths lot]


JOSEPH PIETZAK

Joseph Pietzak, 83, Pittsville, died at 8:45 am Tuesday at Riverview Hospital 
after an apparent heart seizure. Services will be at 10 am Thursday at Feidner 
Funeral Home, Nekoosa. The Rev. Donald Wilger will officiate. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pietzak was born May 10, 1896 in Poland, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pietzak. 
He married Anna Borths, Jan. 20, 1951 in Manitowoc. She died March 16, 1969. 
He moved to the United States from Poland in 1913 and was a resident of the 
Necedah and Babcock areas since 1956. He had recently been living with Emma 
Vaught in Pittsville. He worked as an oiler on Great Lakes ships until 
retirement.
He is survived by five stepsons and six stepdaughters. Friends may call from 
4 until 9 pm Wednesday and until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.
The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wed., Mar. 12, 1980  page 2
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[bur. on Felix Borths lot]


CLARENCE L. PIKE

Clarence L. PIke, age 76, formerly of 953 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, Jan. 7, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Stephen Rose with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 22, 1925, in Lansing, Ill., son of the late James and Ada Smith 
Pike. Clarence was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as a Machinist 1st 
Class during World War II from Dec. 15, 1942 to Aug. 15, 1945 on the USS Destroyer 
Flaret. He was married to the former Lois Franscowiak. She preceded him in death 
Jan. 24, 1998. Clarence was employed as a tool and die maker at Mirro Aluminum 
Company for many years, retiring in 1987. He was a member and deacon of First 
Baptist Church and a life member of VFW Otto Oas Post #659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons: Michael Pike, Chico, Calif.; Robert Pike, Madison; 
James Pike, Larabee; two daughters and sons-in-law: Shirley and James Zielinski, 
Newton; Peggy and Thomas Havel, Manitowoc; a granddaughter: Susan (Mark) Knorr; a 
great-granddaughter: Angela Knorr; a great-grandson: Derek Knorr; and two brothers: 
Joseph Pike, Lake Charles, La.; and Clifford Pike, Mobil, Ala. Also surviving is a 
special friend: Joy Norman and her son, Eric and his fiancée Sherry, and Eric's 
daughter, Neena; stepgranddaughters: Cheri Pasdo and family and Michelle Havel and 
her fiancé: Calee. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanette Riemenschneider and Dorothy 
Pike.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11:30 a.m.
There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Clarence was a kind, generous man who was always there with a helping hand which 
was guided by his enduring faith in the Lord.
Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 2002  P. A3
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Funeral services for Clarence L. Pike, age 76, formerly of 953 S. 35th St., 
Manitowoc, who died Monday evening, Jan. 7, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Stephen Rose with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11:30 a.m.
There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 11, 2002


LOIS J. PIKE

After a lengthy battle with cancer, Lois passed away peacefully this past 
Saturday, January 24, 1998, at home with her family.
Born in Pulaski, the former Lois Franckowiak and Clarence Pike were married in 
Sheboygan on September 21, 1946. They moved to Manitowoc in 1952.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence; her five children, Michael, Shirley, 
Robert, Peggy and Jim; her brother, Bernard; her sister, Shirley; two sons-in-
law; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several aunts; numerous 
nieces and nephews and many friends.
Lois worked for over 40 years at the Mirro Company. She loved her job and the 
people she worked with.
A lifelong collector of dolls, Lois formed an idea to refurbish dolls, display 
them on a large "doll tree" at a local department store and then donate them 
to local charities at Christmas. The annual event was proclaimed "Lois Pike's 
Dolls for Kids Week" by the mayors of Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Each year 
hundreds of dolls brighten the lives of area children.
Out of respect for Lois's giving spirit, in lieu of flowers the family requests 
that memorial donations be made to Peter's Pantry or the charity of the donor's 
choice.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow Thursday morning at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday 
and Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 3 p.m. until the time of 
service at 4 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1998 P. 2


ROBERT A. PIKE

Robert A. Pike, age 58, a Madison resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, 
April 2, 2011.
He was born on July 30, 1952, in Green Bay, son of the late Clarence and Louis 
(Franckowiak) Pike. Bob was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class 
of 1970 and then served our country in the United States Army. He was employed 
with the city of Madison Transportation Department as a City Planner.
Survivors include two brothers and sister-in-law: Michael and Chris Pike, Chico, Calif., 
James Pike, Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Shirley and James Zielinski, 
Newton, Peggy and Thomas Havel, Manitowoc; a niece: Susan (Mark) Knorr, Newton; 
a great-niece: Angela; a great-nephew: Derek; and a special aunt: Shirley Doepker and 
her daughter Mary Jo, both of Seymour. Other relatives, cousins and friends including 
Bob's friend Tootsie Sommers, his sheepshead gang and Chace also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011, at The Pfeffer 
funeral Home, Manitowoc,. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Allen Boeldt 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011, until 10:45 a.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 2011


ADOLF PILGER  (ADOLPH)

Death Wed. last week here of Adolph Pilger following a long illness with
consumption. The deceased, who was born in Cooperstown, reached the age 
of 40. He leaves his widow and 5 children. The funeral was held on Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1901
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WEARY ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH
After a weary illness from consumption Adolph Pilger Wednesday night 
gave up the brave struggle for health and peacefully passed to his 
final rest. The light of mortality had flickered long in its vain 
attempt to exist; day by day the vital fluid grew weaker and the less 
responsive flame grew smaller until the breath of the Grim Destroyer 
extinguished it and earthly existence was over. The demise occurred 
at the home on N. Tenth street and dissolution was calm and free from 
pain.
Born at Cooperstown, this country, forty years ago, Mr. Pilger was 
widely known and extensive friendship will regret to learn of his 
death. He had been a resident of the city a number of years, and, 
though living a retired life, was well known as a man of excellent 
character and was held in high esteem. He was a member of the C. S. 
P.S. society and was of social and friendly nature. A wife and five 
children, Edward, Emma, Mable, Ida and Anna survive him. The funeral 
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 21, 1901, p. 1
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Deaths of a Week:
Adolph Pilger, at the age of 40 years died at his home on N. Tenth 
street last week. He was born in Cooperstown and had lived all his life here.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1901 pg. 1
*****
Cooperstown:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer attended the funeral of Adolph Pilger at Manitowoc Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1901 pg. 8
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[bur. 03-21-1901/cause: tuberculosis]


ANTON PILGER

NEPHEWS ARE PALLBEARERS - ANTON PILGER, 78, IS BURIED TODAY AT 
EVERGREEN - Funeral service for Anton Pilger, 78, who died Saturday at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julius Pohl, 602 North Water St., were 
held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the home.  The Bohemian Lodge, 
Z.C.B.J. conducted the service.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.  
Pallbears at the service were 6 nephews, James, Steven, Joseph, 
Reinhardt, Edward and Roy Pilger.  The deceased was born April 27, 1856 
in the Town of Kossuth.  he lived in Manitowoc all of his life.  He was 
a shoemaker by trade and spent a number of years farming.  In 1880 Mr. 
Pilger was married to Katherine Dvorak, who preceded him in death in 
1890.  In 1891, he was married to Eleanor Husse.  Survivors include 8 
daughters, Mrs. Arthur Mueller, Mrs. Julius Pohl, Mrs. George Lambries 
Sr., Mrs. L.E. Warren, Mrs. J.A. Hudon, Mrs. F. J. Benesh, Mrs. Cliff 
Seiler, and Mrs. Ben Kowalski, all of this city; four sons, George, 
Charles and Frank of this city and Michael of Collins; a brother, Frank 
of Kossuth; 3 sisters, Mrs. Fanny Steffeck, Mrs. Anton Spoerel and Mrs. 
Matt Zingsheim of this city; and 23 grandchildren.
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[cause: general paresis/bur. on Julius Pohl lot]


CHARLES J. PILGER JR.    (d. 1987)

Mr. Charles J. Pilger Jr., 66, of 1206 N. 23rd Street, died Sunday evening, 
February 22, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at 
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pilger was born July 10, 1920 at Manitowoc, son of Helen Borowski Pape and 
the late Charles W. Pilger. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from 
Lincoln High School in 1939. Mr. Pilger entered the Navy during World War II and 
served as Seaman 1st Class from 1943 to 1945. He took part in the Normandy 
Invasion. Following his discharge, he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 
many years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Pilger was a member of V.F.W. Post 659.
Survivors  include his mother, Helen, of Manitowoc; a son, John Pilger of 
California; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Carl Knutson of Manitowoc, 
Jean and Carl Knutson of Manitowoc; Connie and Sal Monaco of Tewksbury, 
Massachusetts, and Sandy and Peter Herrmann of Edgartown, Massachusetts; two 
brothers and a sister-in-law, Gerald and Elizabeth Pilger and James Pilger of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Clem Rolland of 
Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and 
Thursday from 9 am to the time of services. Memorials may be made to the American 
Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Feb. 24, 1987 page 12


CHARLES W. PILGER    (d. 1981)

Charles W. Pilger, Sr., 84, of 4001 Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, August 18, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Gerald Schwanbkler wil officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Pilger was born Aug. 7, 1897, in the Town of Norman, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Anton and Eleanor Husse Pilger. He was a World War I veteran, 
serving with the United States Army. July 26, 1942, he married Viola Schultz 
at Manitowoc. For 32 years he was employed as a bookkeeper with Mirro Corporation, 
owned and operated a bowling alley in Collins several years, was a South Street 
bridge tender and later was custodian at the Masonic temple. Mr. Pilger was a 
well known baseball player in the area, playing handball until age of 53 and 
continued playing and coaching softball until age of 80. Mrs. Pilger preceded 
him in death in 1968.
Mr. Pilger was a member of Great Lakes Sport Fisherman Club and Old Timers Baseball 
Organization. His Masonic memberships include Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65 F and AM, 
Order of Eastern Star 196, Manitowoc Council Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Manitowoc 
Commandery No. 45 and Manitowoc Two Rivers Shrine Club.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald and Elizabeth Pilger, 
James Pilger and Charles Pilger Jr., and a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and 
Clem Rolland of Manitowoc; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eleanor and Ralph 
Paulson and Mae and Arthur Mueller of Manitowoc and Margaret Kowalski and Rose 
Warren of San Diego, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Henry Schultz of Manitowoc; two 
sisters-in-law; 13 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. A grandchild, two 
brothers, two sisters and two stepsisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Masonic memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for 
Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1981  P. 3


CLEORA PILGER

Mrs. Myron Pilger, 38, (photo) of 710 North Seventh street, died this morning 
at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Mrs. Pilger gave birth to a daughter at 
the hospital last Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier mortuary 
chapel, the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie of the First Lutheran church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Pilger, nee Cleora Stacey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stacey, was born 
at Leeman, Wis., in 1908. She was married to Myron Pilger in 1943. She was 
active in local flying circles and a member of the Manitowoc chapter of the 
Wisconsin Civil Air corps. 
Survivors are the husband, son and daughter (names omitted for privacy); parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Stacey of Ann Arbor, Mich.; brother Benjamin of Ann Arbor; sister, 
Mrs. Irene Brown of Oshkosh.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 1, 1946  P. 2
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[Cleora Mrs. Myron/d. 04-01-1946/age 38 yrs./bur. on Edward G. Pilger lot]


DORINA PILGER

Dorina J. Pilger, 89, residing with her daughter, Ethel Gagner of Manitowoc, 
died Sunday morning, January 7, 1990, at Western village Nursing HOme, Green 
Bay.
Private family services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will preside and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Pilger was born March 8, 1900, at Newburg, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Michael and Florence Tripp Hansen. She married Michael J. September 11, 1917, 
at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death March 12, 1963.
Survivors include a daughter, Ethel Gagner of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Charles 
(Mildred) Williamson of Manitowoc; two granddaughters, six great grandchildren 
(private); nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by two brothers, four sisters, a son-in-law, Ward; and a granddaughter, 
Patricia Gagner.
Family members may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 10 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of services. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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Dorina J. Pilger
Private family services for Dorina J. Pilger, 89, who resided with her daughter, 
Ethel Gagner of Manitowoc, who died Sunday morning, January 7, 1990, at Western 
Village Nursing Home, Green Bay, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will preside and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Family members may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time 
of services. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. at Green Bay, WI/widow of Michael Pilger/bur. on Mrs. Ward Gagner lot]


EDWARD G. PILGER

Edward G. Pilger, 78, of 801 N. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at his home 
following an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
He was born July 24, 1883, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Adolph and 
Rose Skwor Pilger. He married Lillian A. Strande Dec. 21, 1911, at Manitowoc. 
He was a pioneer painter of the Manitowoc area. He worked at Milwaukee for 
Milwaukee Associates Artists from 1921 to 1917 after which time the family 
returned to Manitowoc. He was a past master of the Manitowoc Masonic Club and 
50-year member, a member of the Eastern Star, member of the First Lutheran 
Church and the Brotherhood of the church, past president of the Manitowoc 
Painters and Decorator Contractors, member of the Manitowoc Master builders, 
member of the Manitowoc Fish and Game and a member of the Izaak Walton League 
of America. He served as alderman from the City of Manitowoc’s old sixth ward 
from 1932 to 1936.
Among survivors are his wife; a son, Myrone of Fullerton, Calif., a daughter, 
Mrs. Kurth R. Grainger of Manitowc; two sisters, Mrs. L. W. Tripler of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Anna Pilger Dewey of Chicago; six grandchildren and two great grand-
children.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funera. Home, 
Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
The family has requested memorials to the First Lutheran Church.
Masonic rites will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1962  P. 5
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[d. 03-04-1962/age 78 yrs.]
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ED PILGER CLAIMS BRIDE
Manitowoc Boy With Decorating Co., Wedded to Cato Girl
Christmas, 1911 brings a new significance to Edward Pilger, a Manitowoc boy, 
who has made his home at Milwaukee of late years and Miss Lillian Strande, a 
former well known Cato girl, the season being selected by the two for their 
wedding, the marriage of the couple being solemnized Thursday evening, Rev. 
Preuss of the First Norwegian Church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Pilger will 
visit at Green Bay and Escanaba on a short honeymoon and will take up their 
home here for the present.
Mr. Pilger and Miss Strande have both made their home at Milwaukee for some 
time past, the bride residing with her mother. Mr. Pilger whose home is at 801 
Ella Street, this city, has been employed with the Associated Artists Co., at 
Milwaukee and is foreman of one of the company's crews and was sent here to be 
employed in the work of decorating the new court house, which contract is held 
by his company. Arrangements were made for the wedding to be solemnized here 
and Thursday evening was selected as the time. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hansen attended 
the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Pilger will make their home in this city during the 
time Mr. Pilger is engaged in the court house contract and will then return to 
Milwaukee to reside.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 22, 1911


ELEANOR PILGER

Mrs. Eleanor Pilger, 79, of 1102 North 18th street, died early today at the 
home, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Shmek and Schwartz 
funeral home and at 9 o’clock at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Pilger, nee Eleanor Husse, was born in Bohemia in 1866 and came to Manitowoc 
at the age of 21 years. She was married here in 1890 to Anton Pilger. 
Survivors are three sons, Michael, Charles and Frank, all of this city, eight 
daughters, Mrs. Josephine Pohl, Mrs. Arthur Mueller, all of this city, Mrs. Lewis 
Warren of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Frank Benesh of Los Angeles, three nieces, four 
nephews, 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday and the rosary 
will be recited at 8 o’clock Monday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1945  P. 2
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[Eleanor Hussa Pilger/d. 04-28-1945/age 78 yrs./widow of Anton Pilger/
bur. on Frank Pilger lot-her son]


EMMA PILGER

DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS
Miss Emma Pilger Suffered for Two Years; Death a Release
Death came as a merciful angel of deliverance to Miss Emma Pilger, a well known 
North Side young lady and her demise Saturday night terminated a brave but unequal 
battle of two years against the ravages of tuberculosis. Miss Pilger died at her 
home, 801 Ella Street and her death will be sincerely mourned by many friends. 
She was 26 years of age and was formerly an employee of the Co-Operative association 
and later at the Torrison Store. Two years ago she became a victim of consumption 
and though everything possible was done the ravages of the disease could not be 
stayed and death had been inevitable for months. Miss Pilger had been at the Wales 
and Blue Mound sanitariums. One brother and three sisters survive, Edward of Bay City, 
Mich., Mrs. Carl Hansen and Misses Anna and Ida of this city. The funeral will be 
held Tuesday from the late home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Aug. 28, 1911 page 1
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DIED:
Miss Emma Pilger, aged 26 years, died at her home, Ella street, Saturday night 
after a protracted illness.
She is survived by a mother, Mrs. John Adams, Washington street, one brother, 
Edward, Milwaukee, and three sisters, Mrs. Carl Hanson and the Misses Ida and 
Anna Pilger of this city.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. John Oliphant officiated. 
Interment was in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 31, 1911  pg. 1
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[bur. 08-29-1911/cause: pthtitsis]


FLORA PILGER

Death of the 12-week old little daughter of Stephan Pilger on 08 Mar., of
convulsions. She was buried in the City Cemetery on 10 Mar.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889
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[cause: cramps]


FRANCES PILGER

LONG ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH OF MRS. PILGER
Suffering for the past six months from a severe attack of pleurisy, Mrs. Stephen 
Pilger died at the Holy Family hospital Saturday afternoon shortly after 3 
o’clock. Mrs. Pilger suffered her first attack early in September and was forced 
to remain in bed since that time, her condition becoming serious about a month 
ago when she was removed to the Holy Family hospital, but because of her advanced 
age she was unable to fight off the disease. 
Mrs. Frances Pilger, nee Melcher, was born in Prague, Austria, November 14, 
1868(sic) and came to this country with her parents when a girl of twelve. The 
family made their home in Algoma for two years and have resided her since.
Thirty-eight years ago, Miss Melcher and Stephen Pilger were wed, her husband 
together with three sons, William, Reinhart and Roy; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph 
Boelter and three grandchildren all surviving.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock from the Sacred 
Heart church and burial will take place at Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. W. J. 
Luby officiating at the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 11, 1924  P. 9 
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[Fanny/d. 02-13-1924/cause: edema of lungs/bur. on Stephen Pilger lot]


FRANK PILGER    (d. 1950)

Frank Pilger, 46, a member of the Manitowoc county board for 10 years, died 
Monday night while en route to his Cecil, Wis., home from a Detroit hospital.
Mr. Pilger was born in Manitowoc in 1904(sic). In 1929 he married the former 
Florence Ligman and operated a grocery store at the corner of New York avenue 
and North 18th street for the following 15 years.
In 1933 he was elected supervisor of the sixth ward and served in that capa-
city until 1943 when he chose not to run for office again. Two years later 
he moved to Cecil, Shawano county, where he operated a combination tavern and 
grocery.
Survivors are the wife; a daughter, (private); a son, (private); eight sisters, 
Mrs. Josephine Pohl, Mrs. Peter Rymer, Mrs. Louis E. Warren, Mrs. Joseph Hudon, 
Mrs. Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Arthur Mueller, Mrs. Bernard Kowalski of Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Frank Benesh of Los Angeles; two brothers, Michel of Manitowoc and 
Charles of Collins.
The body will be moved to the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in Manitowoc from 
the Bocker-Cecil funeral home in Cecil Thursday morning. Funeral services will 
be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. C. H. 
Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Friends may call at the Manitowoc funeral home from Thursday until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 05-22-1950 at Clare, MI/age 46 yrs./cause: cancer of esophagus]


GEORGE PILGER

PILGER - George Pilger, 56, of 832 North 10th Street, a 25 year employee 
of the Aluminum Goods manufacturing Company here, died Monday noon at 
the Municipal hospital in Two Rivers, following a lingering illness.  
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mr. Pilger was born at Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, March 14, 1886.  In 1908, he married Miss Mary Klement 
and since the marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc.  Survivors are the 
widow; one son, step-mother, 3 brothers, Michael, Frank and Charles, all 
of this city; 8 sisters, Mrs. Julius Pohl, Mrs. Eleanor Seiler, Mrs. George 
Lambries, Sr., Mrs. Bernard Kowalski, Mrs. Louis E. Warren, Mrs. Joseph 
Hudon and Mrs. Arthur Mueller of this city, and Mrs. Frank Benesch of Los 
Angeles, CA; and 2 grandchildren.
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 06-01-1942/age 56 yrs./cause: peritonitis]
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BOY, 19, GIVES MOTHER TO STEPFATHER OF 23
George Pilger, Becomes Father to Wife's Son But 4 Years His Junior
Given in marriage by her son of 19, Mrs. Mary Seykora, aged 34, became the bride 
of George Pilger, aged 23 and Pilger through the ceremony is father to a son four 
years his junior in age. The wedding was celebrated Tuesday night with Judge John 
Chloupek to officiate and the son of the bride, Edward Seykora, the witness. Both 
principals are residents of this city, Pilger being a teamster. Mrs. Seykora has 
been a widow for some time. Pilger and his new son are well acquainted and best 
of friends and the boy will continue to live with his parents. The marriage is 
unique in the annals of marriages in the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., July 1, 1908


GERALD R. PILGER, SR.

Gerald R. Pilger Sr., age 88, of 3519 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, entered 
eternal life to join his wife, family members, and friends early Sunday morning, 
June 24, 2012 at his residence.
Jerry was born on May 22, 1924 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the 
late Charles W. and Helen Burowski Pilger. He grew up in an environment of ships 
and shipbuilding in Manitowoc. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942 and 
immediately went to work at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a ship fitter 
helper building submarines for Uncle Sam. Entering the United States Navy in 1943, 
he completed basic training and communication technology at the University of 
Illinois. His request for submarine duty was granted and sub training was completed 
in Groton CT. Assigned to new construction, Jerry came back to Manitowoc. Aboard 
the USS Jallao, he completed three successful combat patrols in the South Pacific 
highlighted by sinking a Japanese cruiser and saving downed aircraft crewmembers. 
Honorably discharge in 1946 Jerry returned to Manitowoc. He then continued his 
education and completed two years of college at the Milwaukee School of Engineering 
and held several jobs in Manitowoc eventually retiring from the City of Manitowoc 
after 28 years of service. In addition to full time employment, Jerry formed the 
local chapter of the Submarine Veterans of World War II. In 1968 the chapter elected 
to pursue bringing a Manitowoc built submarine to this city as a memorial to lost 
shipmates. Jerry was a founding father of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum which 
successfully brought the USS Cobia to Manitowoc in 1970. Over 40 years of dedicated 
service to the museum, he served four terms as president, eighteen years on the board 
of directors, and always on call as a trusted advisor on museum and submarine 
affairs.
In retirement, Jerry and his wife Elizabeth enjoyed traveling the world and visiting 
their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Jerry was also an avid hunter and 
fisherman with his extended network of family and friends. His numerous memberships, 
associations, and activities brought the Manitowoc community an engaging sense of pride 
in what Manitowoc and its inhabitants brought to life in products and services.
Jerry also enjoyed a special connection to military personnel and their families all 
across the United States. He reserved a place in his heart for those honorably serving 
and supporting their country in all the branches of the military and it showed in so 
many things Jerry said and did.
Jerry was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, founder of the Wisconsin Maritime 
Museum, member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club, Van's Athletic Club, Manitowoc County 
Historical Society, Noon Optimist Club, US World War II Submarine Veterans, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659. 
He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Jeffrey and Mary Beth Pilger, 
Island Lake, Il; Gerald Jr. and Valerie Pilger, Long Beach, CA; Peter Pilger, Naples, 
FL; one daughter and son-in-law: Tammy and Ned Schlosser, Milwaukee, WI; eight 
grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one brother: Jimmy Pilger, Manitowoc; other 
relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and 
Helen Pilger; his wife: Elizabeth; one brother Charles and one sister Dorothy.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran 
Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. 
Stephen Melso. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659. 
Following the ceremonies at the cemetery, relatives and friends are invited to a Life 
Celebration social with food and beverages provided at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum 
Relatives and friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church on Monday, July 9th 
from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to the Wisconsin Maritime 
Museum Cobia Fund.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 2012


HELEN PILGER

Mrs. Helen Pilger, 66, of 1025 A. S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
for three months.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.  The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.  Mrs. Pilger, nee Helen 
Isselmann, was born May 20, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Frank and Bertha Lenz Isselmann.  She attended St. Boniface parochial 
school and was graduated in 1921 from Lincoln High School Manitowoc.  
She was married to Roy S. Pilger July 23, 1928, and he died June 8, 
1965.  She was a member of Mary Guild, Holy Family Hospital Guild, 
Catholic Women’s Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and St. Anne-CMA 
Society.  Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Richard Bodwin, Mrs. 
Norbert Lettenberger and Mrs. Thomas Wattawa, of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Edward of Landsdowne, PA, and George of Glen Rock, NJ; and 
nieces and nephews.  Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.  
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o’clock this Friday 
evening where at 7:30 o’clock memorial services will be conducted.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 26, 1969
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 12-25-1969/age 66 yrs./widow of Roy S. Pilger/bur. on Stephan Pilger lot]
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Married
Miss Helen Isselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isselman of this city and 
Roy Pilger were married Monday morning at St. Boniface Church, Rev. Kersten 
officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Marie and Edward Isselman. After 
the ceremony a reception was held and breakfast for thirty-five guests served 
at the home of the bride. The couple left on a wedding trip to the northern 
part of the state and Canada for two weeks and will return to this city to be 
at home to friends after September 1 at 909 South Twentieth Street. The groom 
is employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company where the bride was 
also employed. The out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. A.F. 
Pratt of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. William Pilger of Milwaukee and August Lenz 
of Liberty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 26, 1928


JULIE PILGER

Infant Dies 
Funeral services were held at Taylor Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. today for the 
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pilger, 1600 15th Ave. N., who was dead 
at birth at 10 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Hospital.
The Rev. E.G. Kuechle officiated. Burial is to be in Evergreen Cemetery at 
Manitowoc.
In addition to her parents the infant is survived by a brother, a sister (names 
omitted for privacy), and the grandparents, Mrs. Florence Pilger, Wisconsin 
Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaRocque, Manitowoc.
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, October 28, 1961  P. 8 
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[at Wisconsin Rapids WI/bur. on Paul O. Ligman lot]


LILLIAN PILGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward G. Pilger, 79, who died Sunday at St. Michael 
Hospital, Milwaukee, after suffering an apparent heart attack, will be at 1:30 
p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Pilger 
resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mr. Kurth Grainger, at 1510 
Torrison Dr., Manitowoc. Mrs. Pilger, the former Lilian A. Strande, was born 
Feb. 14, 1889, at Cato, daughter of the late Knut and Ragnhild Johnsrud Strande, 
and was married to Edward Pilger at Manitowoc Dec. 21, 1911. The couple always 
resided at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death March 4, 1962. Mrs. 
Pilger was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. 
Survivors include a son, Myron, of Fullerton, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Kurth 
(Lorraine) Grainger, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and seven great grand-
children. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 
p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of 
the services. The OES memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 10, 1968   P. 15
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[d. 12-08-1968, Milwaukee, WI/age 79 yrs./widow of Edward G. Pilger]
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ED PILGER CLAIMS BRIDE
Manitowoc Boy With Decorating Co., Wedded to Cato Girl
Christmas, 1911 brings a new significance to Edward Pilger, a Manitowoc boy, 
who has made his home at Milwaukee of late years and Miss Lillian Strande, a 
former well known Cato girl, the season being selected by the two for their 
wedding, the marriage of the couple being solemnized Thursday evening, Rev. 
Preuss of the First Norwegian Church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Pilger will 
visit at Green Bay and Escanaba on a short honeymoon and will take up their 
home here for the present.
Mr. Pilger and Miss Strande have both made their home at Milwaukee for some 
time past, the bride residing with her mother. Mr. Pilger whose home is at 801 
Ella Street, this city, has been employed with the Associated Artists Co., at 
Milwaukee and is foreman of one of the company's crews and was sent here to be 
employed in the work of decorating the new court house, which contract is held 
by his company. Arrangements were made for the wedding to be solemnized here 
and Thursday evening was selected as the time. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hansen attended 
the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Pilger will make their home in this city during the 
time Mr. Pilger is engaged in the court house contract and will then return to 
Milwaukee to reside.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 22, 1911


MARY PILGER

PILGER - Mrs. Mary K. Pilger, nee Mary Kliment, 105, of Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the home.  Funeral services will 
be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.  
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Survivors include a 
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rose Sykora of Milwaukee, a sister-in-law, 2 
granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
*******
Mrs. Mary K. Pilger, nee Mary Kliment, 105, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rose Sykora of Milwaukee; a sister-in-
law, two granddaughters, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 17, 1975 page 3
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[d. 03-15-1975/age 105]
(07 Sep 1869/Mar 1975/SSDI/stone may have been mis-read)
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BOY, 19, GIVES MOTHER TO STEPFATHER OF 23
George Pilger, Becomes Father to Wife's Son But 4 Years His Junior
Given in marriage by her son of 19, Mrs. Mary Seykora, aged 34, became the bride 
of George Pilger, aged 23 and Pilger through the ceremony is father to a son four 
years his junior in age. The wedding was celebrated Tuesday night with Judge John 
Chloupek to officiate and the son of the bride, Edward Seykora, the witness. Both 
principals are residents of this city, Pilger being a teamster. Mrs. Seykora has 
been a widow for some time. Pilger and his new son are well acquainted and best 
of friends and the boy will continue to live with his parents. The marriage is 
unique in the annals of marriages in the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., July 1, 1908


MICHAEL J. PILGER

Michael J. Pilger, 74, of Reedsville died Tuesday afternoon after a brief 
illness at Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Pilger was born at Manitowoc July 26, 1888, son of the late Anton and Eleanor 
Hussa Pilger. He married Dorina Hansen at Port Washington Sept. 11, 1917. A 
veteran of World War I, he was a corporal with Company H and also served with the 
Army in 1914 along the Mexico-United States border. He was a member of World War 
I Barracks, the American Legion Post of Reedsville and American Brotherhood of 
Railroad Employes.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Gagner of Reedsville; a brother, 
Charles of Manitowoc; seven sisters, Mrs. L.E. Warren of Los Angeles, Mrs. F.J. 
Benesh of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. J.A. Hudon, Mrs. Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Bernard 
Kowalski, Mrs. Arthur Mueller and Mrs. Peter Reimer of Manitowoc; and three 
grandchildren. A brother, Frank, died in 1950.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. World War I Barracks 
will conduct military rites at graveside.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 13, 1963 P. M-23
******
Funeral services for Michael J. Pilger, 74, of Reedsville, who died Tuesday at 
Wood, Wis., will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. James 
Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 
o'clock this Thursday evening.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 14, 1963 P. M-15
******
[d. at Wood WI VA Hospital/bur. on Ward Gagner lot]
*******
Manitowoc County:
Corp. Michael Pelger(sic), a member of the Old Co. H, of the thirty-second division 
is home from France and is the second member of the original company to be invalided 
home. He was shot thorough the left shoulder and right ankle at Chateau Thierry. He 
has receive an honorable discharge and will again take up his work as a railway 
telegrapher.
Kiel Tri county Record, Jan. 23, 1919 page 4


MILDRED E. PILGER

Mrs. Mildred E. Pilger, 53, formerly of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Casualty Hospital, Washington D.C., where she had been a patient since 
incurring burns in a household fire at home three weeks ago. Mrs. Pilger was 
born Aug. 13, 1913 at Zalandia, Saskatchewan, Canada, daughter of August 
Seekam and the late Christine Parkinson Seekam. The family moved to Minnesota 
in 1914, coming to Manitowoc in 1928. Mrs. Pilger was graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1931.
She had been active in the Girl Scout movement at Manitowoc and was executive 
secretary of Manitou Girl Scouot Council for a year, 1934-35. Mrs. Pilger went 
to Washington D.C. in 1940 and worked for the British Purchasing Commission from 
then until 1944 and for the United States Federal Reserve Board of Governors as 
assistant chief of records from 1944 until the present. She was married to 
Myron Pilger July 31, 1927.
Surviving are her father and two sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Margaret) Knutson and 
Mrs. Donald (Florence) Storms of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec. 16, 1966 page T5 
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[d. 12-14-1966, Washington D.C./age 53 yrs/bur. on Donald G. Storms lot]


MYRON EDWARD PILGER

Graveside Services for Myron E. Pilger, age 86, son of the late Edward G. and 
Lillian (Strande) Pilger, who passed away November 26, 1998, will be held at 11 
a.m. July 10, 1999, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Charles Kurtz will 
officiate.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1999 P. A2
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[cremation]


RHINEHART C. PILGER

Rhinehart Pilger, 66, of 2125 LaFollete Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon 
at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay, of a coronary attack. He had 
been a patient at the hospital since Monday with injuries received at his 
cottage at Little Sturgeon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. B. C. Gumz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Pilger was born July 27, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Steven and 
France Melicher Pilger. He attended the Central High School. He married Erma 
Hargraves July 27, 1926, and had been a malster for 32 years for Rahr and 
Anheuser-Busch Inc, and had retired in 1964. He was  a member and treasurer of 
the Redeemer Lutheran Church Men’s Club.
He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Joseph Boelter, of Manitowoc and nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers, William and Roy, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon Friday and then 
at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1965  P. 11
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[d. 10-20-1965 at Sturgeon Bay WI/age 66 yrs.]
(27 July 1899/Oct. 1965/SSDI)


ROY S. PILGER

Roy S. Pilger, 62, of 2749 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died at 5:25 a.m. 
Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was confined two 
weeks after a coronary attack.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.  Mr. Pilger was born Aug. 23, 1902, 
at Manitowoc, son of the late Steven and Frances Melicher Pilger.  He 
always resided at Manitowoc.  He attended Manitowoc public schools and 
was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.  He married Helen 
Isselman July 23, 1928, at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  Mr. Pilger had 
been employed 43 years by Mirro Aluminum Co., and since October 1960, 
had been superintendent of the Mirro-Craft boat line.  He was a member 
of the Holy Name Society.  He is survived by his wife, a brother, 
Rhinehart, and a sister,  Mrs. Joseph Boelter, of Manitowoc and several 
nieces and nephews.  A brother preceded him in death.  Friends may call 
at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. by members of the Catholic Woman’s Club and Holy Name 
Society, parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., June 8, 1965
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 06-08-1965/age 62 yrs. bur. on Stephen Pilger lot]
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Married
Miss Helen Isselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isselman of this city and 
Roy Pilger were married Monday morning at St. Boniface Church, Rev. Kersten 
officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Marie and Edward Isselman. After 
the ceremony a reception was held and breakfast for thirty-five guests served 
at the home of the bride. The couple left on a wedding trip to the northern 
part of the state and Canada for two weeks and will return to this city to be 
at home to friends after September 1 at 909 South Twentieth Street. The groom 
is employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company where the bride was 
also employed. The out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. A.F. 
Pratt of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. William Pilger of Milwaukee and August Lenz 
of Liberty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 26, 1928


STEPHEN PILGER

DEATH RELIEF FROM 3 YEARS OF ILLNESS 
Death at 10:30 Sunday morning at the family home at Tenth and State streets, 
brought a release from suffering for Stephen Pilger who had been ill for three 
years. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
with the Rev. Tepley of Melnik officiating and the Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge of 
which he was a member, in charge. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Mr. Pilger was born in Kossuth, December 17, 1863 and would have been sixty-two 
at his next birthday. He was married to Francis Melcher in September 1884 and 
the couple took up their home at the present residence on North Tenth street. 
Mrs. Pilger died February 9, 1924 and surviving Mr. Pilger are three sons, 
William, Rhinehart and Roy and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Belter, three grand-
children, two brothers, Frank of Melnik and Anton of this city and three sisters, 
Mrs. Anton Sporer, Mr. Matt. Zingsheim and Mrs. B. Steffeck, all of this city.
Mr. Pilger, until illness compelled him to retire, was a cabinet maker at the 
plant of the American Seating company.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 29, 1925  P. 2


VIOLA PILGER

PILGER - Mrs. Charles W. Pilger, 61, of 4001 Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering 
illness.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The 
Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.  Mrs. Pilger, the former Viola R. Schultz, was born 
September 24, 1906, at Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Julius and 
Mary Wellner Schultz.  She was married to Mr. Pilger July 25, 1942, at 
Manitowoc.  She worked for Mirro Aluminum 32 years and with her husband 
operated the Manhattan Club at Manitowoc 3 years.  Survivors include the 
husband, a son, a sister, Mrs. Martha Gans, of Chicago and 2 brothers, 
Henry and Walter, of Manitowoc.  Two brothers preceded her in death.
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 07-12-1968/age 61 yrs./wife of Charles W. Pilger]
(24 Sep 1906/Jul 1968/SSDI)


WILLIAM PILGER    (d. 1928)

FORMER TEAM MATES ACT AS PALLBEARERS 
William Pilger, 36, Former Member O.K. Ball Club Back In 1911 Dies At Hospital 
William Pilger, aged 36 years, a member of the championship O.K. ball club when 
it won the county title back in 1911, and who has been in failing health for 
the past several years, passed away at the hospital on Saturday night. Burial 
took place this afternoon at three o’clock from the home of Reinhardt Pilger, 
a brother at 916 Twentieth street. Rev. Hood officiated and interment was at 
Evergreen.
The deceased was employed for a number of years at the plant of the American 
Seating Co. here.
The pall bearers were Henry Burger, Wm. Borcherdt, Arthur and William Luedke, 
Grover Herzog and Albert Engels, former team mates of the deceased on the O.K. 
team. The deceased was born in this city and has always made his home here. He 
was married fourteen years ago to Marie Klien (sic), who with one son, William, 
two brothers, Roy and Reinhardt, and one sister, Mrs. Jos. Boelter, all of this 
city, survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 24, 1928  P. 5
********
[William Anton Pilger/age 36 yrs/cause: tuberculosis/bur. on Stephen Pilger lot]
(William Anton Pilger/d. 20 Dec. 1928/at County Asylum, Manitowoc/age 36/
cause: T.B./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


FRED A. PILSTER

Fred. A. Pilster, 68, of 2007 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Pilster was born Oct. 26, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary 
Nona Pilster. He married Esther Wergin in 1922 at Manitowoc, Nov. 22, 1950, he 
married Leona M. Loeffler at Waukegan, Ill. He was a master electrician in the 
Manitowoc area and in World War II was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. 
He was employed in the Kenosha area and retired in 1961. He was in the Merchant 
Marine in World War I.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, (private), two sisters, Mrs. Frank Swokoske 
and Mrs. Victor Zboralski, of Manitowoc, a stepson, (private) and four grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 
o’clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1964  P. 9 
*******
[d. 12-10-1964/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mrs. John Pilster lot]
(b. 26 Oct. 1896/d. Dec. 1964/SSDI)


JOHN PILSTER

VET WATCHMAN AT SHIPYARDS PASSES AWAY
John Pilster, veteran employe of the Manitowoc Ship Building Corporation for 
thirty-four years, having been a watchman at the plant, died at his home, 1212 
So. 15th St., Tuesday afternoon. He had long suffered from asthma but had not 
been seriously ill. Decedent was born in Hanover, Germany in 1851 and had been 
a resident here 36 years, coming here with the wife he married two years 
previously in Germany. He is survived by four children, Mr. Frank Swokowsky, 
Mrs. Victor Zboralsky, Mrs. Frank Rosinsky and Fred Pilster, all of this city. 
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 14, 1925   P. 2


MARY PILSTER

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. PILSTER
Funeral Services To Be Held Friday Morning 
Mrs. Mary Pilster, 70, died at her home, 1214 South 15th street, Tuesday morning. 
Born in Manitowoc August 4, 1865, she made her home in this city all her life. Mr. 
Pilster preceded her in death 11 years ago.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 from the home and at 9 a.m. from the 
St. Boniface church. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. The body will 
be taken to the home from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors Wednesday after-
noon.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank Swokoske and Mrs. Victor Zboralski, 
both of Manitowoc, two sons, Fred Pilster and Frank Rosinsky, both of Manitowoc, 
two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Gauthier and Anna Sobiech, both of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 13, 1935  P. 2
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[bur. 11-15-1935/age 70 yrs./cause: hypostatic pneumonia/
bur. on Mrs. John Pilster lot]


FRANCISKA PILZ

Mrs. Francisca Pilz, 84, a resident of Manitowoc for 55 years, died at 7 
o’clock last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olaf Christensen, 1217 S. 
15th street. She made her home with the Christensens for the lsat 30 years and 
last February 20 she was honored guest at an open house reception and family 
dinner on the occasion of her 84th birthday. 
Mrs. Pilz, whose maiden name was Francisca Koecher, was born in Gross Hubina, 
a little village on the River Elbe in Cezecho Slovakia. She was of German 
parentage.
After her marriage to Wenzel Pilz in the Old Country, her husband came to America 
to establish a home for his family here. A year later, in 1882, he sent for his 
wife, their daughter, Marie, now Mrs. Gustave Jorsch, and their infant son to come 
to Manitowoc. The son died aboard ship in the crossing and was buried at sea. 
Mr. Pilz entered the shoe business when he came to this city and was associated 
with Fred Hawhole on Eighth street for a number of years. Later he operated his 
own shop on Washington street. He died 40 years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Gustave Jorsch and Mrs. Olaf Christensen, both 
of this city; three sons, Joseph W. Pilz and Wenzel F. Pilz, both of Green Bay, 
and George W. Pilza of Frankfort, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grand-
children.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight 
until the hour of the funeral. Funeral services will be  held Friday at 8:30 a.m. 
from Pfeffer’s and at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Anthony Jaeckle 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1937  P. 2
*******
[cause: hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Olaf Christiansen lot]


WENZEL PILZ

Wenzel Pilz, a shoemaker who had a store on Washington Street in this city has 
been missing since Saturday night. He was not feeling well through the day and 
in the evening started out for a walk. He was seen at 11 o'clock that night on 
Quay Street, but has not been seen since though diligent inquiries have been 
made concerning him. It is feared that he walked into the river. On Tuesday the 
dry dock of this city was pumped out and in it was found the body of Wenzel Pilz. 
Whether he was drowned by accident or design will never be known. He leaves a 
wife and five children not in the best of circumstances. 
The Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 17, 1892.
********
[cause: drowned]
********
First publication November 24, 1892.
Order to Hear Petition for Administration.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Wenzel Pilz, deceased, intestate.-In probate.
On reading and filing the petition of Franziska Pilz of Manitowoc, in said county, 
representing, among other things, that Wenzel Pilz, an inhabitant of said county, 
on the 12th day of Nov., A.D., 1891 (sic), at Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving 
estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said 
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Fred Haukohl granted:
It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, 
to be held on Tuesday, the 20th day of December, A.D., 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M., at 
the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all 
persons interest, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said 
day of hearing, in the Nordwesten, a weekly newspaper published at the city of 
Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 19th day of November, A.D., 1892.
By the court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, December 1, 1892 P. 5 


MARIE PINCHON

On Monday of last week Mr. George Sperl received a telegram from Milwaukee stating 
that his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Pinchon had passed away. The remains were brought to 
Branch on Wednesday from which place the funeral was held, interment being at the 
National cemetery near Kellnersville. Deceased was 28 years old at the time of her 
death and is survived by her husband, three small children, the oldest being five 
years of age, her parents, four sisters and two brothers. The bereaved husband and 
parents have the sympathy of the community in there (sic) sad affliction.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 9, 1908
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[bur 12-05-1923/removal from National cemetery]


FRIEDRICH PINGEL

FRED PINGEL OF THIS CITY DIES AT WATERTOWN 
Frederick Pingel, pioneer resident of Manitowoc who of late years had been an 
inmate of the Lutheran Old People’s Home at Watertown, died there yesterday 
and the body will be brought here for burial, funeral services being held at 
the Lutheran church, South Eighth street, Monday afternoon at 2, Mr. Pingel 
having been a life long member of the church.
Mr. Pingel was one of the oldest residents of the city, having been born 
October 23, 1833, being 90 at time of his death. He located here in 1864 and 
the family resided on N. Ninth street up to the death of Mrs. Pingle which 
occurred several years ago. Following the death of his wife Mr. Pingel entered 
the Lutheran home and had frequently returned here to visit old friends. He is 
survived by one step daughter, Mrs. Rohan, of Evanston who with her children 
will accompany the remains here for burial. Rev. Karl Machmiller will officiate 
at the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 14, 1923 P. 1
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[bur 04-16-1923/age 89 yrs/cause: myocardial insufficiency]
********
Rev. Machmiller is at Milwaukee for the day visiting with Fred Pingel one of 
his former parishioners and founders of the local church, who is now an inmate 
at the Old People's Home at Wauwatosa. Mr. Pingel is now eighty seven years of 
age.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 25, 1921 P. 3


HENRY PINGEL  (d. 1933)

DEATH CLAIMS HENRY PINGEL
Bridge Tender Here Until Seven Years Ago, Is Dead
Henry J. Pingel, bridge tender in Manitowoc up to seven years ago, 
died Wednesday at St. Joseph's hospital, Menominee, Mich. Funeral 
services will be held at Daggett, Mich., Sunday and in Manitowoc 
Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. 
Koeninger officiating.
Mr. Pingel, son of the late John and Magdalene Pingel was born in 
Manitowoc Feb. 10, 1857. He was married to Margaretta Wennholz 
Feb. 27, 1886, who died last year.
Mr. Pingel spent his entire life in Manitowoc with the exception 
of the last seven years when he resided with his son-in-law and 
daughter, the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Hopp of Daggett.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Hopp; one brother, 
Fred Pingel of Wayside; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Sapper, of Pasadena, 
Calif.
Mr. Pingel was a member of the local Lutheran church since childhood 
until he moved to Daggett where he joined the Holy Cross Lutheran 
church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 26, 1933 P.2
********
[bur. 10-30-1933/age 76 yrs/died at Menominee, MI/cause: apoplexy/
bur. on Fred Wenholz lot]
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TAKES A COLD BATH
Henry Pingel, assistant tender on Eighth Street bridge, will probably give a 
baleful look to anyone mentioning ice water to him for the next twelve months. 
He is fed up on the commodity. About seven in the morning last Tuesday, the draw 
was swung to permit the clearing off of snow on the protection abuttments. Mr. 
Pingel essayed to clamber down and suddenly found himself describing a Class A 
Steve Brodie in the atmosphere. He hit the Manitowoc River and disappeared into 
its depths. His co-laborer Goedtke, tossed him a circular life preserver when he 
came up which supported him until the North side Hook & Ladder company clanged to 
the succor and drew him from the icy embraces. It was a nearly ossified assistant 
bridge tender who was hauled away in the city ambulance, but warm blankets, a 
rest and a stimulant effected in speedy cure.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 11, 1923


JOACHIM PINGEL

Death on Tues., of old age, of Joseph Pingel who resides at the corner 
of 9th and Columbus Streets. He was born 76 yrs. ago in Germany but has 
resided here for a very long time. He leaves a widow and 2 daughters.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902
*******
The Burial Register has Joachim Pingle, male, age 78, born in Germany, 
cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage. The lot diagram book has Joachim Pingel.
There is no record at all of a Joseph Pingel. I believe the newspaper has the 
wrong 1st name.
********
[cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


JOHANN PINGEL    (d. 1870)

DIED.
In this Village, March 13th, of Scarlet Fever, John, only son of Fredrick and 
Mary Pingle (sic), aged 8 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, March 17, 1870  pg. 3
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[bur. 03-14-1870]
(Johann Friedrich Christian Pingel/son of Friedrich Pingel/b. 11 May 1861/
d. 13 Mar. 1870/from First German Evangelical Lutheran Church records 1856-1874)


JOHANN PINGEL    (d. 1885)

Death of 65-year old John Pingel last Sun. evening. The old Manitowoc 
citizen leaves a wife and five grown children. The funeral took place 
Wed. at 2pm.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885
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Order for Proof of Will.
(First Publication March 31, 1885)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANTIWOOC COUNTY, ss.
Probate Office, Manitowoc, March 25th. A.D. 1885.
In the matter of the proof and Probate of the last will and testament 
of John Pingel deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and 
testament of John Pingel, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc 
has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made 
by Heinrich Pingel 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, in said County, on Tuesday, the 21st 
day of April A.D. 1885 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 said hearing, by 
publication in the Lake Shore Times, a newspaper printed in said county, 
for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such 
hearing.
By the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge.
H.L. Markham, Atty. for the Estate.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 14, 1885 P.1
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[John Pingel]


KARL PINGEL

Death in Town Manitowoc on Tues. last week of Carl Pingel, in the 
home of his father-in-law J. Schroeder, after a long struggle with T.B. 
The deceased, who was 30 yrs. old, is survived by his widow. The burial 
took place Fri. at Evergreen Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897
********
Charles F. Pengel
birth: 22 May 1866 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 13 April 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: John Pengel
mother: Margaret
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Charles F. Pingel/cause: consumption]


MAGDALENE M.L. PINGEL

Name: Pingel, Magdalena Maria Louise
D.: 2/28/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 48 Yrs. 9 Mo. 4 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.181


MARIA PINGEL    (d. 1908)

Death Wednesday last week of 76-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Pringel in the 
residence of her son-in-law Henry Mahnke. The deceased had been ill 
only a week, and old age debility was the main cause of her death. 
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1908 
********
Mrs. Joachim Pingel, a pioneer resident of this city, died at the home of her 
son-in-law, Henry Mahnke, South 9th street Wednesday night, after an illness 
of about two weeks. She was about 80 years of age. Her husband has been dead 
six years and her only child, Mrs. Mahnke, died some years ago.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1908
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AGE TAKES ANOTHER
Mrs. Pringel(sic), Aged Southside Woman is Called by Death
Age has claimed another of the old residents of the city, Mrs. Pringel, widow of 
the late Joseph Pringel having been called to rest Wednesday night after an illness 
that lasted only one week, her advanced age being the primary cause of the demise. 
Mrs. Pringel made her home with her son-in-law, Henry Mahnke, So. 9th Street and 
there is no surviving family, all of her children having preceded her in death. 
Deceased was 76 years old and had resided in the city a long time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 30, 1908
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(1900 Manitowoc census:
Living with Henry Mahnke family:
father in law Joachim Pingel age 75; mother in law Maria Pingel age 73)
********
[Mary/cause: La Grippe]


MARIE PINGEL  (d. 1917)

DEAD WOMAN HAD STORE OF MONEY HIDDEN IN HOME
Late Mrs. Pingel Said to Have Had Several Thousand Dollars 
in Small Coins and Bills Secreted. Now in Bank
A large sum of money, said to be between $1,500 to $3,000, was found 
secreted in various hiding places about the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
Pingel, North Ninth street yesterday when search of the home was made 
following the death of Mrs. Pingel on Sunday. The money has been turned 
over to the local bank for safe keeping. 
Mr. and Mrs. Pingel have made their home alone for years. Both were of 
advanced age and the husband is said to have been a child in business 
and financial matters and Mrs. Pingel had told neighbors and friends that 
she had to look after the resources of the pair. When her death occurred 
Sunday and it was found that the couple were without funds, neighbors 
interested themselves and a search of the place was made. Money, some in 
pennies, nickels, dimes and other coins of larger denomination, including 
silver and gold and paper money was found secreted in every conceivable 
nook and corner of the house, sums being taken from under the mattress, 
from under the carpets, in bureau drawers and other hiding places. The 
aggregate is said to have totaled, if not exceeded, $2,000. It is said 
that Mrs. Pingel had no confidence in banks, since the failure of a bank 
here years ago and had preferred to take care of the money in her home. 
A representative of one of the banks of the city was called to conduct 
the search and took charge of the money.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 27, 1917, Page 1
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FUNERAL OF LATE MRS. PINGEL HELD TOMORROW
Resident of City for Sixty Years Passes Away at Age of 88
Mrs. Marion Pingel, wife of Fred Pingel, and a resident of the city for 
sixty years, died at the family home, 727 North Ninth street, Sunday night. 
Mrs. Pingel was born in Germany May 23, 1829 being 88 years of age at her 
death. She came to Manitowoc in 1857 and has always made her home here since. 
Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Rohan of 
Chicago. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2, Rev. Machmiller 
officiating, the funeral to be held at the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 27, 1917, Page 8
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[Marie Pingel/bur. 02-28-1917/cause: acute myocarditis/bur. on F Pingel lot]


META PINGEL

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES 
Mrs. Margaretha Pingel Dies at Daggett, Mich.
A hip fracture suffered Oct. 22 was fatal Thursday to Mrs. Margaretha Christine 
Pingel, 77, at the St. Joseph hospital, Menominee, Mich.  Mrs. Pingel and her 
husband, Henry Pingel, were residents of Manitowoc for 40 years before they moved 
to Daggett, Mich., six years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Theo. Thurow of Menominee, Mich., 
Sunday afternoon at the Hoy Cross Lutheran church at Daggett and at 2 o’clock 
Monday afternoon at the First Evangelical Lutheran church of this city, of which 
she was a faithful member for more than 40 years.
Mrs. Pingel, nee Wenholz, was born Sept. 15, 1855, in Bremen, Germany, and was 
baptized into the Lutheran faith in Germany. She came to this country with her 
parents at the age of 12 years and settled at Manitowoc.
Her marriage to Henry Pingel took place here Feb. 27, 1886, when the Rev. Reinhold 
Pieper was pastor. One daughter was born to them. Six years ago the Pingels left 
for Daggett to reside with their son-in-law and daughter, the Rev. and Mrs. H. Hopp.
Those left to mourn her loss are the widower, the daughter and son-in-law and one 
brother, Dietrich Wenholz, Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1932  P. 2
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[Margaretha C. Pingel/bur. 12-5-1932/age 77 yrs/died at Menominee, MI/
cause: fracture neck of left femur/bur. on Fred Wenholz lot]


EDWIN PINGER

Edwin J. Pinger, 70, of 1013A S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday afternoon at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 11:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. 
Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Pinger by the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars Otto-Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Pinger was born Nov. 23, 1909, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late John and Catherine Marshik Pinger. He grew up and was educated 
in the Kellnersville area, moving to Francis Creek in 1945 and to Manitowoc in 
1948, residing here since. He had served with the United States Army from 1942 
to 1945. He married Beulah Koch, she preceded him in death in 1970. Mr. Pinger 
had been had been (sic) employed as a carpenter, working for various companies 
retiring in 1974. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, VFW Otto Oas 
Post NO. 659, Carpenters Union Local 849, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and American 
Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi and Larry Padgett of 
Rockford, Ill., and Katherine and Richard Specht of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. 
Agnes Gierke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Peter (Grace) Mouzis of Milwaukee; two 
grandsons, Joey Padgett and Robby Specht, nieces, nephews and a special friend, 
Mabel Dallman of Manitowoc. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Friday evening, where a parish prayer service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1979 P. 3


MARY PINKERTON

Mrs. Mary Brooks Pinkerton, 88, who made her home here with a daughter, Mrs. 
Ernst Blair of 1817 Belmont avenue, died Friday at Mirror Lake hospital in 
Waupaca. She had been in Waupaca on a visit and suffered a stroke a week ago.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Holly Funeral home 
in Waupaca with burial in Evergreen cemetery here at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. 
C. H. Phipps officiating. The women’s Relief corps will also conduct graveside 
services.
Surviving, in addition to Mrs. Blair, are a granddaughter, Mrs. Ernst Schwantes 
of route 2, Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gerald Pinkerton of Rural, Wis., 
and four great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1948  P. 2
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[age 88 yrs./bur. on Mrs. William Brooks lot]


CHARLES E. PIPER

Charles E. Piper, 72, of 1132 Elm St., Manitowoc, died early this Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Piper was born Dec. 2?, 1902, in Sheboygan County, son of the late Charles 
and Mary Roden Piper. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School and attended 
Marquette University. He was a musician playing with the Rollie Neilitz Band 
and Burkies Bluebirds. Later he was in partnership with the late Isreal Axel 
in the coin machine business. Prior to his retirement he owned and operated 
the Town House restaurant and lounge, which is now known as the Left End Steak 
House. He married Mary (Mae) Reindl, April 23, 1930 at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc 
Aerie, and Holy Innocents Catholic Church Parish and a former member of Manitowoc 
Musicians Local 195.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, (private); two daughters, (private); 
a brother, Gordon, of Waldo, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Seil, of Kewaskum and 11 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, July 26, 1975  P. 3
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[husband of Mary B. Piper]


MARY B. (REINDL) PIPER

Mary B. Piper, age 99, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, entered into 
eternal rest, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at St. Mary’s Home. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends and relatives may call 
at Holy Innocents from noon until the time of Mass on Thursday. 
Mary was born July 16, 1905 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Wis., to 
the late Charles and Barbara Tisler Reindl. She was educated in the Kellnersville
schools and Manitowoc Public School system. She, and her husband Charles, owned 
and operated the Town House Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge in Manitowoc. Mary 
also was employed with Park Lawn Home as a recreational therapist until her 
retirement in 1970. She married Charles E. Piper, April 23, 1930, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Piper preceded her in death July 26, 1975. She 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
Survivors include two children: Wayne (Joanne) Piper of Green Bay, Patricia 
(Richard) Otte of Arkansas; two sisters, Catherine Lensmeyer of Kellnersville, 
Mildred Skaren of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a son-
in-law, Stanley Check of Manitowoc; a special friend Margaret Greicar of 
Manitowoc; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, her daughter, Leatrice Check, 
four brothers, four sisters, and two grandchildren. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., 11 Apr 2005
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CZESLAW PIPOWSKI

Czeslaw "Chester" Pipowski, age 73, of 1603 South 26th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Friday, May 1, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at 3:00 p.m. from Reinbold, 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with 
burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
Born September 24, 1918, in Bydgoszca, Province of Szwederowo, Poland, son of 
the late John and Stella Wojtolwicz Pipowski. He served in the Navy of Poland 
during World War II and came to the United States in 1946. He became a U.S. 
Citizen April 15, 1955. Chester was employed with the Grand Trunk Railway System 
and later the C&O Railroad as a cook on the car ferry. He married Josephine Godfrey 
on May 12, 1951, at Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded Chester in death February 5, 1986. 
Member of the Widow, Widower and Singles Club at the Associated Bank.
Survivors include two step-sons, Robert Lutzke of Manitowoc, William Godfrey of El 
Paso, Texas; step daughter, Florette Shimon of Manitowoc; four step grandchildren, 
Robert Lutzke Jr., Michael Kirby, Judy Trippler, Debbie Rivet, all of Manitowoc, 
Wis.; 13 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; brother-in-
law, Frank Kowalski of Manitowoc; sister-in-law, Mrs. Emily Ducat of Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by a step daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and William Kirby, and sister-in-
law, Blanche Shimon.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 1:30 p.m. to 
3:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1992 P. B8
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[cremains/widower of Josephine A. Pipowski]


JOSEPHINE A. PIPOWSKI

Mrs. Chester (Josephine A.) Pipowski, 76, of 1603 S. 26th Street, Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday afternoon, February 5, following a brief illness at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate with burial of her ashes at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later 
date.
Mrs. Pipowski was born April 12, 1909 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dominic 
and Frances Nitka Kowalski. She was educated at Manitowoc. She married Chester 
Pipowski on May 12, 1951 at Dubuque, Iowa. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
in Two Rivers. She was then employed at the C & O Car Ferries for 17 years until 
her retirement. Mrs. Pipowski was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Chester; two sons, Robert Lutzke of Manitowoc and 
William Godfrey of Florida; a daughter, Florette Shimon of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Frank Kowalski of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emily Ducat of Two Rivers; ten 
grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Kirby and a sister, 
Blanche Shimon.
Friends and relatives may meet with the family at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home from 12 noon on Friday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 6, 1986 page 3
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[cremains/wife of Chester Pipowski]


WALTER G. PITKIN

Walter G. Pitkin, age 86, of 1220 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
July 3, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Cremation will take place and burial of his cremated remains will take place at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Walter was born Nov. 22, 1915 in Indiana. Son of the late Walter and Olive Hansen 
Pitkin. On Jan. 12, 1946 Walter married the former Jane R. Sieker in Manitowoc. 
Walter was employed with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company from 1939 to 1950, and 
the Manitowoc Public Utilities f rom 1950 until his retirement in 1978.
Survivors include his wife, Jane R. Pitkin, Manitowoc; three children and their 
families, Dr. Gary M. and Doree Pitkin, Greeley, Col.; and their children Claire 
Pitkin and Erin Olofson, Greeley, Col., Rachael Pitkin, Ribera, N.M.; Nancy J. and 
Jerome Glasow, Collins, and their children. Christopher Glasow, Manitowoc, Jason 
Glasow, Collins and his fiancé, Amie Behnke, Reedsville, Carl Glasow, Collins; 
Thomas C. Pitkin, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Walter Modisitt, 
Naples, Fla.; one sister-in-law and brothers-in-law. Ester and Harry Gauger, Oshkosh; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, 
Walter was preceded in death by one sister, Miriam Bowman and one brother-in-law, 
Carl Rosinsky.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2002 at the Jens Family Funeral 
Home & Crematory from 10 a.m. until noon. Memorials may be made in Walter’s name to 
the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 2002  P. A2


AMANDA PITSCH

Mrs. Amanda Pitsch, 84, formerly of 625 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pitsch, nee Amanda Wilkowske, was born March 4, 1884, at the Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late August and Fredericka Richter Wilkowske. 
She was educated in Gibson schools and moved with her parents to Manitowoc in 
1900. She was employed as a dressmaker. She was married to Richard Ladwig in 1908. 
He died in 1921. She was married to Peter Pitsch in 1922. He died in 1947.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Germania Society and 
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin of Rock Island, Ill., and Lloyd of Los Angeles, 
Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Thelma) Feldt of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Rose 
Cluphf of Sacramento, Calif; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1968  P. 7 
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[bur. on Mrs. Richard Ladwig lot]


ELLA C. PITSCH

Mrs. Joseph Pitsch, 85, of 2601 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for a week.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Don T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pitsch, nee Ella C. Mayer, was born Sept. 5, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Johanna Buerstatte Mayer. She resided at Manitowoc all her life 
and was married to Joseph Pitsch Oct. 24, 1905. They celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1955. Mr. and Mrs. Pitsch owned and operated a dairy farm 
and also a truck and flower farm on S. 10th Street since 1913. he preceded her in 
death Nov. 10, 1960.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Lorraine) Elfner, of Rt. 2, Cato; three 
sisters, Mrs. Selma Zastrow, Mrs. Eleanor Pautz and Miss Johanna Mayer of Manitowoc; 
and a granddaughter. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1968  P. 11
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[d. 10-13-1968/age 73 yrs./widow of Joseph P. Pitsch lot owner]


EMMA PITSCH

Emma Pitsch née Klug (daughter of Auguste Klug née Lindemann) 
(b. Aug.. 26, 1884—d. Nov. 26, 1921)

Gestorben—Der Lungenentzündung erlag am Freitag Morgen Frau Peter Pitsch, 
eine wohlbekannte Einwohnerin unserer Stadt. Die Verstorbene, geborene Klug, 
erblickte von 37 Jahren in unserer Stadt das Licht der Welt und ist jetzt 
hier wohnhaft gewesen. Außer ihrem Gatten hinterläßt sie drei Brüder und 
eine Schwester. Die Beerdigung fand am Montag Nachmittag von der Iuntherischen 
Kirche aus statt. Pastor Machmiller amtirte.—Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 41, 
Manitowoc, Wis, Donnerstag, den 1. Dezember 1921, No. 26

“The Pneumonia took on Friday morning Mrs. Peter Pitsch, a well known resident 
of our city. The deceased, née Klug saw 37 years in our city the light of the 
world and was a resident. Besides her spouse, she left behind three brothers 
and a sister. The burial took place on Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Church. 
Pastor Machmiller officiated.”—Translation by Emilie B. Lindemann & B. M. Lindemann
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
**********
The following people attended the funeral of Mrs. Peter Pitsch and have returned 
to their respective homes: Mrs. Fred Meyer, Kenosha; August and Ignatz Pitsch, 
Waukesha; John Pitsch and Lena Wuifer, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ochs, Two 
Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glumski, Town of Newton; Wiliam Lindeman and family, 
Louis Lutzke and family and Arthur Lindeman and family, all of Liberty.
Mrs. Gerrity, who is here from Chicago will visit here for several days before 
returning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 29, 1921 P. 4
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Mrs. Peter Pitsch died Friday from pneumonia at her home on South 
Twenty-sixth Street, aged 37 years. She was born in this city and 
lived here all her life. Besides her husband she is survived by 
three brothers, Edward and George Kluk of this city and Walter Klug 
of Salt Lake City. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating. Interment 
was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 1, 1921
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[bur. 11-28-1921/cause: pneumonia/bur on Peter Pitsch lot]


JOSEPH PITSCH

Joseph P. Pitsch, 79, of 2601 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Manitowoc Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 
1 pm Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald T. Stannard, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pitsch was born June 12, 1881, in the Town of Newton, son of the late John 
and Anna Pilsch. He moved to Manitowoc early in his life and married the former 
Ella Mayer Oct. 24, 1905, at Manitowoc. They moved to their present address in 
1913 and have operated a truck farm there since. The couple celebrated its golden 
wedding anniversary in 1955. Mr. Pitsch was a member of the Fraternal Order of 
Eagles since March 25, 1920.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Elfner of Manitowoc; four 
brothers, August and Ignace of Waukesha, John of Akron, Ohio and Frank of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Frieke of Manitowoc and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 11, 1960 page T3
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[Joseph Peter Pitsch/d. 11-10-1960/age 79 yrs.]


KENNETH PITSCH

CHILD SWALLOWS QUARTER, DIES FROM SHOCK OF OPERATION TO REMOVE COIN LODGE IN THROAT
Kenneth, 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pitsch, 629 Twenty-sixth 
street, died yesterday from the shock of an operation performed to 
remove a quarter which the child had swallowed and which lodged in 
the throat and could not be removed. The operation was performed as 
a last resort to remove the coin and the little fellow failed to 
withstand the ordeal. The child was playing about the house several 
days ago and found the quarter on a table and in playing with the coin, 
placed it in his mouth and swallowed it. Physicians summoned made every 
effort to extricate the coin or force it down but it lodged fast and an 
operation was necessary. The child was three years and four months old.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 11, 1919 Page 8
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[Buried on Peter Pitsch lot, cause of death: shock – operation, buried 4/13/1919]


PETER PITSCH

Peter Pitsch, 63, of 625 South 26th street, died this morning at the Wisconsin 
General hospital in Madison following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Pitsch was born in 1884 in Newton, and was employed at the Aluminum Goods 
for the last 25 years. In 1910 he married Emma Klug who died in 1921. He later 
married Amanda Ladwig, who survives with three adopted children, Mrs. Harold 
Feldt of Manitowoc, Melvin of Rock Island, Ill., and Lloyd of Los Angeles; five 
brothers, Joe of Manitowoc, August of Waukesha, John of Akron, Ohio, Ignatz of 
West Town, and Frank of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Fricke, Mrs. Rose 
Dobbert, and Mrs. Frank Glomski of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 07-09-1947 at Madison WI/age 63 yrs.]


RICHARD WILEY PITSCH

Funeral services for Richard Wylie Pitsch, 5, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd 
Pitsch, of 6941 Chevy-Chase Way, Sacramento, Calif, who died Feb 17, 
were at 11 am Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Donald T Stannard officiated.
Richard was born Sept 5, 1954 at Pasadena, Calif.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald News May 27, 1960 
********
[Richard W. Pitsch/d. 02-17-1960 at Sacramento CA/age 5 yrs./
cremains/bur. on Mrs. Richard Ladwig lot-now Mrs. Amanda Pitsch]
[burial permit has Richard Wiley Pitsch, born 9/5/1954 in CA]


ALFRED PITTS

Alfred J. Pitts, 61, former Manitowoc printer, died Thursday afternoon at his 
home in South Bend, Ind. 
He was born in Chicago in 1887 and when a young man came to this city and 
learned the printing trade. He was employed at the Manitowoc Pilot for five 
years and in 1910 married Miss Leona Ladwig of this city.
They moved to Fond du Lac where for 21 years Mr. Pitts was employed as a job 
printer by Herman Berndt, a former Manitowoc resident. Mr. and Mrs. Pitts moved 
to South Bend four years ago. His wife is the only survivor. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
There will be Masonic rites at the grave. 
The body may be viewed after Sunday noon at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1948  P. 2
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[Alfred James/d. 11-04-1948 at So. Bend, IN/age 60 yrs.]


ADA B. PITZ

DEATH OF MRS. A. H. PITZ GREAT SHOCK TO CITY 
Fails To Survive Shock of Operation And Death Comes In Few Hours
Mrs. Ada Pitz, wife of Arthur H. Pitz, prominent Manitowoc marine contractor, 
and a life long resident of the city died Monday evening at the Holy Family 
hospital. She had been rushed to the hospital on Sunday morning to undergo a 
serious operation. Rallying for a time on Sunday, she grew gradually weaker 
yesterday until the end came at 6:30 p.m. 
The death of Mrs. Pitz proved a sad shock to the community where she was so 
well known. Many of her friends did not even know of her serious condition.
Funeral services will be held from the home, 822 Hawthorne Terrace on Wednesday 
at 2:30 p.m. in charge of the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church. 
Interment will be at Evergreen.
Was Born In This City 
Born Ada Willott, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willott Jr. in this city 
48 years ago, the deceased spent her entire life here. In 1909 she was married 
to Arthur H. Pitz who survives with one daughter, Miss Josephine, a student at 
the University of Wisconsin, a son Willott, Lincoln high school junior, her 
father, Joseph Willott Jr., and a brother Reuben Willott of Antigo, Wis. 
Mrs. Pitz was a member of the Eastern Star and the Lois society of the Presbyter-
ian church. She was also a charter member of the “13” club, social organization 
of women of the city formed twenty-five years ago and which has continued its 
organization. Her death is the third of the charter members of the club.
Burial Tomorrow 
The remains were removed to the Pitz home this afternoon and may be viewed there 
up to the hour of the funeral tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1933  P. 1
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[Ada Mrs. Arthur/bur. 07-26-1933/age 48 yrs/cause: obstruction of bowels/
wife of Arthur H. Pitz]


ALVENA PITZ

Mrs. Alvena Pitz, 93, of 904 North 11th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Tuesday by the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
She was born Alvena Kiel in Kossuth in 1859 and in 1881 was married to Charles 
Pitz. They located in Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1884. Despite her age Mrs. 
Pitz, an ardent gardener, was able to continue her hobby through last summer.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alma Scholten of Manitowoc and a grandson, 
Charles Scholten; and several nieces and nephews. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1953
*******
Funeral services for Mrs. Alvena Pitz, 93, of 904 North 11th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Monday will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 3, 1953  P. 2
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[d. 03-03-1953/age 93 yrs./bur. on Nicholas Pitz and son lot]


ARMIN L. PITZ

Armin L. Pitz, 66, Retired Shipbuilding Executive, Dies
After 38 Years in Manitowoc Industry 
Armie L. Pitz, 86, who retired in 1953 as vice president and superintendent of 
construction at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., after 38 years in the ship-
building industry here, died unexpectedly Sunday noon.
He had been in his basement workshop and was called to the telephone at the 
home, 820 N. 12th St., and was stricken with a heart attack. He died before 
he could be moved to the hospital.
Since his retirement at the yards here, Mr. Pitz has been assisting in an advisory 
capacity for the Sand Products Co. at Muskegon, Mich., converting an ocean craft 
into a Great Lakes auto carrier. He has been returning to Manitowoc for weekends.
Father was City Engineer
He was born in 1888 in Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Pitz. His 
father was one of the early day city engineers in Manitowoc. After graduating from 
high school he located in Cleveland, Ohio, working for the New York Central Railroad. 
He moved west to Wyoming, where he entered the University of Wyoming, also working 
on an irrigation project there for two years.
He enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was graduated from that 
school in 1911. He was employed at the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co. at Quincy, Mass., 
then building submarines for the British navy. Later he worked for the War Department 
on shipbuilding work at New Orleans.
In 1915 he returned to Manitowoc, to work as a draftsman for the then Manitowoc Ship-
building and Dry Dock Co. He advanced to chief draftsman in 1917 and five years later 
to general superintendent in charge of operations. Later he was named a vice president 
of the company. He was an ardent aviation fan and for a number of years owned and 
operated his own plane.
During the long span of 38 years he was associated with the shipbuilding industry he 
supervised the launching of 196 ships of all types, including tanks, carferries, lake 
freighters, selfunloaders, barges, 28 submarines for the U.S. Navy during World War II, 
and landing barges for the Army and Navy.
Supervised John C. Munson 
The last ship sent away by Mr. Pitz was the selfunloader John G.
(Continued on Page T-9) (Continued from Page 1)
Munson, Nov. 28, 1951.  The 666 foot Munson was the largest ship ever built in the 
Manitowoc yards. 
On his retirement in August, 1953 Mr. Pitz was tendered a farewell party at which 
President William Wallace of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., announced the retiring 
official would continue in an advisory capacity at the yards.
Among Mr. Pitz’s hobbies was building models of lake ships built at the Manitowoc yards. 
These models were exact miniatures of these craft, down to the minutest detail.
A few months ago Mr. Pitz was summoned to Muskegon, Mich. to help supervise conversion 
of an ocean ship purchased by the Sand Products Co. for use as an automobile carrier on 
the Great Lakes.
When the Heresite and Chemical Co. was launched in Manitowoc, Mr. Pitz became a stock-
holder and also served as vice president of the company for several years.
He served on the Executive Committee of the Great Lakes section of the society of Naval 
Architects and Marine Engineers. He was also a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. 
In 1936 he married Miss Frances Hussey. She survives with three daughters, (private),
and a son, (private); two brothers, Col H.E. Pitz, USA retired, of San Francisco, Calif., 
Col. O.G. Pitz, USA retired, of Yorktown, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. James E. Thiell, and 
Miss Lillie Pitz of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. C. G. Chloupek, of Green Bay.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 22, 1954   pp 1, 29
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[d. 11-21-1954/age 66 yrs.]


ARTHUR H. PITZ

ARTHUR PITZ DIES SUNDAY AT HIS HOME
Funeral Services Tuesday For Founder of Marine Construction Company 
Arthur H. Pitz, 57, founder and president of the McMullen and Pitz Construction 
Company of Manitowoc, marine contractors and engineers, and prominent for years 
in the business and industrial life of the city, died Sunday evening at the 
residence, 822 Hawthorne Terrace. 
He had been in failing health several weeks, death being primarily due to pneum-
onia, which developed late last week.
Engaged in the marine contracting business for 26 years, Mr. Pitz was affiliated 
with other business enterprises here and was active in conservation circles of 
the city and state. 
Funeral Tuesday 
Funeral services for Mr. Pitz will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the residence, 
the Rev. T.A. Hawkes of the First Congregational church of Two Rivers officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Veteran employes of the firm will be 
pallbearers. 
Mr. Pitz was born in Manitowoc in 1883, a son of the late L. K. Pitz, city engineer 
here for many years. He obtained his primary and high school education in the north 
side schools and entered the University of Wisconsin from which he was graduated 
from an engineering course in 1908.
Returning to Manitowoc he engaged in engineering work and in 1915 organized, with 
Oliver McMullen, the McMullen & Pitz Construction Company, and has served as presi-
dent ever since. Mr. McMullen retired from the firm in 1926 and Emil Weber became 
associated with Mr. Pitz.
The contracting firm was engaged in extensive marine construction work at numerous 
Great Lakes ports. The company built the two modern bascule bridges over Eighth and 
Tenth streets and also the two North Western road carferry slips at the lake front.
Much of the inner harbor dock work was put in by the company.
Active Conservationist 
Mr. Pitz was one of the organizers of the Manitowoc Citizens Loan and Investment 
company and was president at the time of his death. He was also a stockholder and 
secretary of the Huchthansen company, South Eighth street hardware firm.
Mr. Pitz was instrumental in reorganization of the old Merchants Association here 
into the Merchants and Manufacturers Association in 1932 and when the present Chamber 
of Commerce was organized, he was elected vice-president. He was a director in 1936 
and 1937 and was chairman of several important committees in the organization.
He was also one of those responsible for organization of the Manitowoc Community Chest, 
which annually raises several thousand dollars to take care of Manitowoc charities. 
He was a co-chairman of the 1937 chest drive.
An ardent hunter and fisherman, Mr. Pitz was active in conservation work. He was a 
member of the Manitowoc Gun Club, the Izaak Walton league chapter, and formed a chapter 
of Ducks Unlimited here a few years ago.
He was a thirty-second degree Mason, a shriner, member of the Wisconsin chapter of 
the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Wisconsin Society of Engineers, Manitowoc lodge 
of Elks, Lakeside Country club and Rotary club.
In 1910 he married Miss Ada Willott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willott. 
She died in 1933. He married Miss Ruth Hansen of this city in 1936.
Survivors are the widow; son, Willott, a graduate of Dartmouth university this year; 
daughter, Josephine, of this city; three brothers, Armin of this city, Col. Otto Pitz, 
United States army, stationed at Washington, D.C., Col. Hugo Pitz, United States Army 
of San Francisco; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Chloupek of Green Bay, Mrs. James Thiell 
of Belvidere, Ill.; and Mis Lillian Pitz of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary tonight and will be moved to the Pitz 
home Tuesday noon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 2, 1941 P. 3
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PITZ ESTATE LEFT IN TRUST
Expected to Amount From $200,000 To 250,000
Will of the late Arthur H. Pitz of this city, filed for probate in County 
Court left his estate in trust to three beneficiaries, the widow, Ruth 
Hansen Pitz; daughter, Josephine; and son, Willott.
While the inventory of the estate is not complete it will aggregate between 
$200,000 and $250,000.
Mr. Pitz, president and founder of the McMullen and Pitz company, marine 
contractors and engineers, died at his home here June 1. The will was drawn 
in 1937.
The East Wisconsin Trustee company is named executor and trustee of the 
estate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 20, 1941 P.2
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[d. 06-01-1941/age 57 yrs./cause: carcinoma of the left lung]
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The following is an article about his daughter Josephine Pitz:
JOSEPHINE PITZ

LICENSED LADY AIR PILOT
Miss Josephine Pitz, 17, a high school senior has the distinction of being the 
first licensed air pilot in Manitowoc. Miss Pitz has received her license from 
the United States Government, officially signed and stamped. Miss Pitz, who was 
one of the first of her sex to become interested in aviation in this city and 
who made her solo flight some time ago after complying with regulations set down 
by the government, received her license as result of an examination which she 
took last week when representatives of the U.S. Department came here to conduct 
the exam. She completed the test with flying colors and was assured that the 
license would be okey and has received the official papers.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Pitz, the girl who holds the distinction as 
the first licensed woman pilot in Manitowoc has demonstrated her efficiency in 
several months of flying. She is a young woman of alert mind and courage and 
veteran pilots of the city say that she is deserving of the distinction she has 
been accorded by reason of her capability and knowledge of aviation.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 28, 1930


BABY PITZ  (d. 1915)

SORROW IN WAKE OF JOY AT PITZ HOME
Sorrow followed joy in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pitz when 
death robbed the home of the infant babe born six days ago. The 
little one died today. The babe was born Sunday and hopes were 
entertained that it would survive but death claimed the child. 
The sympathy of friends will be extended.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 26, 1915, Page 5
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[bur. 26 Mar. 1915/cause: hemorrhage/removed from A.J. Endress 
lot 21 June 1951/bur. on Arthur Pitz lot]


CHARLES PITZ

Death of Carl Pits(sic) on Mon., 29 Dec. He was 29 years old and only 
married for about one year. He was a resident on Green-Bay Road. He was 
the son of Mr. Nic. Pits and was only ill for a short time. Death is 
attributed to typhus.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Jan. 1885 
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[Carl Pitz/d. 29 Dec. 1884/age 28 yrs./bur. on the Nicolas Pitz 
and son lot]
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(First publication April 8, 1886.) No. 9
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY: In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Pits (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Alvina Pits, of said county, representing 
among other things that Charles Pits, late of the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 
said county, on the 29th day of December, A.D., 1884, at said town, died intestate, 
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state and county, and that the said 
petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said 
estate be to said Alvina Pits granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard 
before this court at a regular term thereof to be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of 
May, A.D., 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in the city of Manitowoc 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 the city aforesaid in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 2nd day of April, A.D., 1886.
Carl H Schmidt, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 15, 1886 P. 2


CHILD OF L.K. PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Oct. 1893:
Death on Tues. of last week of the 3-day old child of L.K. PITZ, with burial 
Fri. in the city cemetery.


CORA PITZ

MRS. PITZ, 57, PASSES SUNDAY
Funeral Services To Be Held Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs. John Pitz, 57, 1412 New York avenue, died Sunday evening. She 
had been seriously ill only a few days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier 
mortuary, North Ninth street. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Prebyterian 
church will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Pitz, whose maiden name was Cora Singer, was born at Jefferson, 
Wis. She came to Manitowoc from that city in 1916. She married John 
Pitz 14 years ago and has since resided here.
The widower is the only survivor. 
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and may be viewed there from this 
evening on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 3, 1936 P.7
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[bur. 8-5-1936/age 57 yrs/cause: post operative thyroid toxicosis/
bur. on Cora Moomaw lot]


CORNELIA PITZ 

DEATH CLAIMS MISS PITZ, ILL FOR FIVE WEEKS
Stricken by Illness that Baffled Physicians for Weeks
END CAME AS MERCY TO YOUNG WOMAN
Stricken suddenly five weeks ago, Miss Cornelia Pitz, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Pitz, died at the home of her parents, York street, 
early today, aged 37 years. For two weeks the condition of Miss Pitz 
had been grave and no hope was entertained that she might recover and 
the end came today as a relief from suffering. Miss Pitz suffered from 
blood poisoning complications that had baffled physicians. Miss Pitz 
was born in this city on February 5, 1882 and had always made her home 
in Manitowoc, attending the local schools and taking prominent part in 
social affairs. Miss Pitz was a member of the Eastern Star an officer 
of the local chapter. She was beloved by a large circle of friends for 
her happy disposition and as a true friend. Besides her parents, Miss 
Pitz is survived by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. George Kennedy, 
Green Bay, Mrs. Alfred Boehringer and John Pitz of this city. Funeral 
services will be held from the late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, 
Rev. Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 10, 1919 Page 1
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[cause of death: enciphalitis/buried 4/12/1919/
middle initial P./buried on John Pitz lot]


ELISABETH PITZ

Mrs. (sic) Elizabeth (Lillie) Pitz, 95, died Friday morning at St. 
Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Pitz was born Nov. 24, 1878, at Duesseldorf, Germany, daughter 
of the late Louis and Elise Rettinghouse Pitz. She came to the United 
States as a young girl with her parents in 1880, residing at Manitowoc. 
She was a registered nurse and was employed at the Presbyterian Hospital 
at Chicago.
Survivors include a nephew, Willott Pitz, of Manitowoc and other nieces 
and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials 
may be made to St. Mary Home for the Aged.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, March 30, 1974 P.12
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[d. 03-29-1974/age 95 yrs./bur. on L.K. Pitz lot]
(Lillie Pitz/24 Nov 1879/Mar 1974/SSDI)


ELISE PITZ

MRS. L.K. PITZ PASSES AWAY LATE TODAY
Mrs. Elise, widow of the late Louis K. Pitz and mother of Arthur and 
Armin Pitz, passed way this afternoon at 2:30, aged 72.
Mrs. Pitz had been in failing health a long time and the end was not 
unexpected but is a severe shock to the family and a wide circle of 
friends who knew and admired her.
Mrs. Pitz whose husband was city engineer of Manitowoc for many years, 
is survived by seven children, Arthur H., Armin and Miss Lillian, this 
city; Otto of Allentown, Pa., Hugo of Durham, Mass, Mrs. Charles 
Chloupek of Green Bay, Mrs. J. Thiell of Rockford, Ill.
Funeral announcement will be made tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 17, 1928 P.1
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FUNERAL OF MRS. L.K. PITZ ON THURSDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Louis K. Pitz, widow of the former city 
engineer of Manitowoc, who passed away at the family home on North 
Twelfth street late Monday afternoon, will be held Thursday afternoon, 
at two o'clock from the home, with Rev. M.S. Weber of the Presbyterian 
church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
The deceased, who had been suffering severely from a heart attack for 
the past two weeks, has not been in the best of health for a year past, 
following an automobile accident in which she suffered a broken shoulder. 
Her six children, including Majors. H.E. Pitz and O.G. Pitz of the U.S. 
regular army, were all present at her bedside when the end came.
Came Here in 1880
Mrs. Pitz, whose maiden name was Elsie Rettinghaus, was born 72 years ago, 
in the Rhine province, Germany, She was married to L.K. Pitz, and after a 
few years residence in Germany, they emigrated to America and located in 
Manitowoc, in 1880. Mr. Pitz died in 1920.
The surviving children are Mrs. C.J. Chloupek, Green Bay, Miss Lillian, 
Arthur and Armin of this city, Major H.E. Pitz of Dunham, New Hampshire, 
Major O.G. Pitz of Allentown, Pa., and Mrs. James E. Thiell of Rockford, 
Ill. Two brothers, Herman Rettinghaus, of Pasadena, Cal., and Hugo of 
Frankfort, Germany, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 18, 1928 P.1 
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[bur. 12-20-1928/age 72 yrs/cause: heart disease/widow of Louis K. Pitz]
********
This is her son:
MANITOWOC MAN WITH FUNSTON ON MEXICAN BORDER
O.H. Pitz, of this City, Is a Lieutenant in U.S. Army and 
May See Service in Mexico Now
Manitowoc, in common with other parts of the country, is stirred by the 
prospect of trouble with Mexico as result of the ordering of United 
States troops over the border to capture Villa and his band, but there 
is more than general interest here by reason of the fact that a Manitowoc 
man is with Gen. Funston whose command is on the border in New Mexico and 
will be sent across the line.
O.H. Pitz, son of Engineer and Mrs. L.K. Pitz of this city, is a Lieutenant 
with Gen. Funston and has been stationed along the border in New Mexico for 
some time.
Lieut. Pitz visited his home here a few months ago and returned to join his 
command which was ordered to the border for patrol duty, and is near the 
scene of the trouble which led to the order for troops to cross the border. 
It is not improbable that Lieut. Pitz may command one of the detachments 
from Funston's command when the soldiers are dispatched.
Joseph Kretz, another Manitowoc boy, is stationed at Douglas Ariz., and his 
command has been ordered to join Funston. Kreutz visited here only a month ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 11, 1916 P.1


EMMA PITZ

Mrs. Emma Pitz, 72, widow of former Ald. Philip Pitz, died of a 
sudden heart stroke during Wednesday night at home 815 North 
Twelfth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. 
Mrs. Pitz was Emma Gans before her marriage 52 years ago. Mr. 
Pitz died in 1918 and she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Peter 
Gilbert and two sons, Walter, Detroit and Darwin, Cleveland, Ohio.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, January 28, 1938 P.2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Pitz, 72, who died suddenly of a 
heart stroke Wednesday night, will be  held Saturday at 2 p.m., 
from the home, 815 North 12th street. The services will be in 
charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemtery.
The body is at the home where it may be viewed until the hour of 
the services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 28, 1938 P.2
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[bur. 01-29-1938/age 72 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Mrs. Philip Pitz lot]


FRANCES PITZ

Mrs. Frances Pitz, 61, of 820 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
A concelebrated funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Leo Schmitt concelebrant, and Msgr. 
A. M. Tighe of Kansas, and Rev. Roger Strebel, officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pitz, nee Frances Hussey, was born April 1, 1909, daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Jerry Hussey. She was married to Armen Pitz Dec. 27, 1937, at Manitowoc. 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1954.
Survivors include a son, three daughters (names omitted for privacy); a brother, 
Jerry of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Henry Jansen of Manitowoc, Mary and Dolores 
Hussey of Chicago, Anne Hussey and Mrs. George Batelme of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and 
Sister Rosita Marie of DePere, and four grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o’clock 
this Wednesday afternoon where a vigil service will be at 7:30 o’clock. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1970 P. 35
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[d. 10-27-1970/age 61 yrs./widow of Armin L. Pitz]
(01 Apr 1909/Oct 1970/SSDI) 


GESINE BAENSCH PITZ

Mrs. Walter Pitz, 76, a native of Manitowoc, died Friday of a heart attack at 
her home at 15500 Auburn Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Gesine Baensch was born at Manitowoc April 14, 1891, daughter of the 
late Judge Emil and Ida Koehler Baensch. She was married to Walter Pitz at 
Manitowoc Nov. 13, 1919. Her husband preceded her in death 1957.
Survivors include a son, Donald, of Watertown, N.Y.; three grandchildren and 
two nephews, Robert B. Brown, of Manitowoc and Edward B. Brown, of Norfolk, Mass.
Friends may call from 7:30 to 9:30 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1968 P. T7
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[d. 02-23-1968, Detroit, MI/age 76 yrs./widow of Walter Pitz/bur. on Emil Baensch lot/
cause: cerebral vascular accident]
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Miss Gesine Baensch, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Emil Baensch of this city and 
Walter Pitz, also of Manitowoc, were married at Washington D.C., last Thursday, 
the ceremony being performed in the church of the Epiphany, known as the 
Pershing Church, being the religious home of General John Pershing, noted 
military leader, who was married in the same edifice.
The Rev. Randolph McKim, venerable rector of the church, officiated. Miss Grace 
Schafer, who was a college mate of Miss Baensch, rendered a solo. Following the 
ceremony a wedding dinner was served at St. Mark's Inn. The wedding dinner which 
occurred at 5:30 o'clock was attended by only parents of the bride, Judge and 
Mrs. Baensch and intimate friends of the couple in Washington. Among Manitowoc 
guests were Captain and Mrs. Clarence J. Primm, Fred Esch, now of Washington, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hubbell and Mrs. Mae Westgate-Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Pitz left 
Washington for a wedding trip to Syracuse, New York and other points and will 
then go to Detroit to take up their home.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Pitz are well known young people of this city. Both are graduates 
of the local high school and during their residence here were prominent in younger 
social circles of the city. After graduation, the bride entered the University of 
Syracuse, New York, where she graduated and entered the profession of commercial 
artist. She was employed at Milwaukee when the United States entered the war and 
gave up her position to go to Washington to enter the service of the government in 
the making of typographical maps and after the armistice was signed, accepted a 
position in the War Rick Insurance bureau at the Capital.
Mr. Pitz is a son of the late Phillip Pitz and a graduate of the University of 
Wisconsin where he was engaged in special research work in the agricultural department 
at the University, when he answered the call to service and entered the army. He was 
assigned to Camp at Chillicothe, Mo and later transferred to the chemical warfare 
division and sent to Yale for a special course of training and later was stationed 
at Letterman Hospital at San Francisco where he remained in the service until 
September, this year. Mr. Pitz is now employed in an chemical laboratory at Detroit, 
Mich.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1919


HELEN L. PITZ    (d. 1989)

Mrs. Willott (Helen-Honey) Pitz, 64, of 822 Hawthorne Terrace, 
Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, July 19, 1989 at Froedtert 
Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Funeral services 
will be 9 am Saturday at Harringan-Parkside Funeral Home and 9:30 am 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pitz was born October 25, 1924, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Dr. William and Cathryn Carey Donohue. She graduated from 
Lincoln High School with the Class of 1942. She then attended Lindenwood 
College, St. Charles, Missouri, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
For several years Mrs. Pitz was employed as a Flight Attendant for United 
Airlines. She married Willott A. Pitz on July 22, 1946. She was a past 
member of the Junior Service League and the Manitowoc Garden Club. In 
the past she had done volunteer work at Holy Family Medical Center and 
was formerly involved with the Capital Civic Center. Mrs. Pitz was a 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willott; four children, Penny (Mark) Burrall 
of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Peggy Pitz of Milwaukee, Jody (Tom) Halloran of 
Wauwatosa and Erich (Linda) Pitz of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, William 
Donohue.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Friday 
where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm led by Rev. Zimmer. Memorials 
would be appreciated to Flight for Life, American Cancer Society or the 
Capital Civic Centre.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 20, 1989 page B9
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[d. at Wauwatosa WI]


HERBERT PITZ

Pits To Be Buried With Military Honors
Herbert Pits, past commander of the Drews post of the American Legion, and
relief investigator who died suddenly Monday morning of a heart attack, will
be buried with full military honors.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Pitz home, North 12th 
street, in charge of the Drews post. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the St. James
Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral parlors this
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 10, 1935 p.2
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Herbert Pitz of Manitowoc Dies
Manitowoc - Herbert Pitz, 46 years old and for the past three years an investigator 
for the Manitowoc Relief Unit, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday morning. Mr. 
Pitz was past commander of the Drews Post American Legion and specialized in ocean 
disasters. He had a large collection of pictures of battleships and cruisers lost by 
nations in the World War. He also had a valuable collection of stamps. He was a 
member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society and brought his collection to a 
recent meeting of the society at the public library on the observance of "Marine Night" 
by the society.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Dec. 10, 1935 page 4
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[bur. 12-12-1935/age 46 yrs./cause: coronary embolism/bur. on Mrs. Philip Pitz lot]


JOHN J. PITZ    (d. 1907)

Death on New Year’s Day of Joseph Pitz, a well-known resident of our city,
following a six-week illness. The deceased, who was born 19 Nov. 1845 in Nieder-
Ingelheim on the Rhine, learned the cabinet-maker’s trade after leaving school. He
came to America in 1867 directly to Manitowoc County. In 1874 he married Miss
Lovely of Branch, a marriage blessed with 4 children. His wife preceded him in
death about 12 years ago. Ten years ago he remarried with Elisabeth Fetzer, a
marriage which produced no children. Mr. Pitz was one of a family of 9 sons and 5
daughters; 5 brothers and 4 sisters survive him, of whom 2 brothers and 3 sisters still
live in Germany. His widow, and 4 children of the first marriage, mourn his death.
The funeral will be held this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907
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John Pitz, aged sixty-one, died at the family residence, 418 North Main street, 
on Tuesday morning of last week, after a six weeks' illness, due to inflammation 
of the bladder.
Mr. Pitz was born in Germany. He came to America in the year 1866. Upon his 
arrival in this country, he first engaged in farming, in which occupation he 
continued for several years. He then came to this city and started work at the 
carpenter's trade. He followed that trade up to the time of his final illness. 
He was well and favorably known. He was the social democratic candidate for 
congress in this district at the late election. He received a larger vote than 
that polled by any previous social democratic candidate for congressman in this 
district.
The decedent is survived by a wife and our children. The funeral was held last 
Thursday afternoon from the home, interment taking place at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 10, 1907
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DEATH TAKES JNO J. PITZ
Socialist Candidate for Congress in Late Election is Dead
John J. Pitz, one of the city's well known residents is dead at his home on N. 
Tenth street after an illness of six weeks, death occurring Tuesday night. Mr. 
Pitz was 61 years of age and for years was engaged as a carpenter. He has been 
prominently identified with the socialist movement in the city and was the 
candidate of that party for congressman in the late election. Decedent had 
married twice and was the father of four children, two sons and two daughters, 
who, with the widow survive. Mr. Pitz was held in esteem by his friends as a 
man of earnest conviction and honesty.
Manitowoc Daily News??, Jan 3 to Jan 10, 1907
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[cause: cancer of the bladder]
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Order to hear Petition for Administration.
First publication August 19th 1886.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the Estate of Charlotte H. Pitz, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John J. Pitz, of the Town of Man. Rapids, 
in said County, representing among other things that Charlotte H. Pitz late of 
said County, on the 1st day of July, A.D., 1886, at the City of Appleton, Wis., 
died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State of Wisconsin 
and County of Manitowoc, and that the said petitioner was at the time of her 
death the husband of said deceased, and praying that administration of said 
estate be to said Petitioner granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard 
before this Court, on Tuesday, the 14th day of September, A.D., 1886, 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 person interested, 
by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said 
day of hearing, in the Nord-Westen, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, 
in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 17th day of August, A.D., 1886.
Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge.
Forrest & Blesch, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, September 2, 1886 P. 5


JOHN PITZ  (d. 1922)

DEATH TAKES PIONEER MEAT DEALER OF CITY
John Pitz Passes Away At Home at Age Of 70
John Pitz, Sr., pioneer meat market owner of the city who was actively 
engaged in business in this city for forty-five years, died today at 
his home 1412 New York avenue, aged 70 years. Heart trouble, superinduced 
by dropsy was the cause of death. Funeral services will be held Friday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Manitowoc lodge 65, F. & A.M., of 
which he had been a member for forty years or more.
Mr. Pitz, who was born in Aparzenheim, Germany, September 30, 1851, came 
to America at the age of 18 and located at Milwaukee and three years later 
took up his residence in this city where he has always made his home since. 
He engaged in business forty-six years ago and with exception of one year, 
had conducted stores on York street, his last location which for many years 
he occupied, having been at 707 York street. About eighteen months ago Mr. 
Pitz disposed of the property to the Farmers' Dairy Co. and retired from 
business. For several months his health had been failing and during the 
past two weeks, his death had been a matter of days.
Well Known in Business.
During his long career in business in the city Mr. Pitz had become widely 
known and enjoyed a big business, having the confidence of his patrons. 
His first shop was on Buffalo street but after a year he removed to 
Seventh and York and later to the location across the street at 707 where 
he erected a new market and residence which he occupied for many years. 
He gave his undivided attention to business and to his home.
Married in 1874.
Mr. Pitz was married September 27, 1874, to Mary Mahlman at Branch, who 
survives him with three children, Mrs. Alfred Boehringer, and John Pitz 
Jr., this city and Mrs. George W. Kennedy, of Green Bay. One daugher, 
Cornelia died three years ago.
Mr. Pitz was one of the best known pioneer business men of the city and 
since closing his business nearly two years ago, had lived in retirement.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 8, 1922 P.1
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[bur 02-10-1922/cause: nephritis]


JOHN PITZ  (d. 1937)

John Pitz, 59, retired meat market operator, died early Sunday at 
the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier 
mortuary, in charge of the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Presbyterian 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Pitz, a son of John and Mary Pitz, was born in this city in 1878. 
After completing school he entered the employ of his father, who for 
years operated a meat market on York street, between Eighth and Seventh 
streets. In more recent years he conducted his own market on North 
Eleventh street. He married Miss Cora Singer. She died last August.
Mr. Pitz, who was a member of the Eagles, made his home with his mother, 
Mrs. Mary Pitz, 1412 New York avenue.
Survivors are his mother; and two sisters, Mrs. A.W. Behringer, city, 
and Mrs. George W. Kennedy, Green Bay.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 1, 1937 P. 9
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[bur. 11-02-1937/age 59 yrs./cause: bronchi pneumonia/
bur. on Cora Moomaw lot]


LOUIS K. PITZ

LOUIS K. PITZ, LONG-TIME CITY ENGINEER, DIES
Many Improvements Due to His Ability and Energy
Louis K. Pitz, former city engineer and who for thirty-five years 
had been identified with work of his profession both in municipal 
and private lines, died at his home 816 North Twelfth street last 
night, aged, 69 years. Mr. Pitz had been failing for three years 
and during the past month his decline had been rapid and the end 
came not unexpectedly. For forty-eight hours he had been unconscious 
and his passing was calm and peaceful as in sleep.
ACTIVE IN CITY AFFAIRS
The passing of Louis Pitz removes one of the best known figures of 
municipal life of Manitowoc. For nearly a score of years he had held 
the office of city engineer or been associated with its work and he 
had planned many improvements which live as a monument to his ability. 
Mr. Pitz prepared the specification for the first paving in the city 
and superintended the work, was in charge of the rebuilding of the 
new utility plant, laid out the city parks and in many other projects 
had an important part. He served several terms as engineer up to 1904 
and in 1908 was reappointed and served in the position until tarly (sic) 
1919. Mr. Pitz maintained offices for private work during much of the 
time he was out of city service but during the past two or three years 
he had been unable to give attention to the business owing to his 
health.
CAME HERE IN 1881
Born in Ingleheim, Germany, February 15, 1851, Mr. Pitz secured his 
preliminary education in the town schools, at at (sic) the age of 22 
graduated from the Polytechnic school ar Karlsruhe and immediately 
entered the service of the Rhein Railway as civil engineer. After his 
marriage in 1876 Mr. Pitz and wife in 1881 came to America, locating 
in Manitowoc where he became a civil engineer in employ of the Lake 
Shore & Western and after sale of that line to the Northwestern, he 
became associated with the old Wisconsin Central for five years when 
he engaged in contract work here, later named city engineer.
FATHER OF A.W. PITZ
Mr. Pitz was the father of eight children, seven of whom with his wife 
survive, being Mrs. Henrietta Chloupek, Green Bay; Mrs. J. Thiel, 
Belvidere, Ill.; Lillian, Arthur H. and Armin, of this city; Major Hugo 
Pitz and Major Otto Pitz both in the U.S. army service, the former 
attached to the coast artillery service at Fort Hancock, N.J. and the 
later an officer in the 18th Infantry at El Paso. A.H. Pitz of this 
city, is a member of the firm of McMullin & Pitz, engineers and 
contractors.
FLAGS AT HALF MAST
In his profession Mr. Pitz was recognized as a leader and time and time 
again state department officials had paid tribute to his capability by 
calling him into consultation on projects that were under consideration. 
A man of positive ideas he was aggressive in his affairs but at all 
times commanded the respect of his associates. His death closes a career 
that was marked by success in its achievements.
Funeral services for Mr. Pitz will be held from the late home Friday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Flags on city buildings were at half mast today 
in tribute to the long service of Mr. Pitz as a city official.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 30, 1920 P.1
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L.K. Pitz' Death Deplored by Council
By rising vote the Council last night adopted a resolution of condolence 
to the family of Louis K. Pitz, former city engineer, paying tribute to 
the services of Mr. Pitz to the city. The resolution introduced by Ald. 
Walter Kazda was a follows:
Be it Resolved by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Manitowoc:
That we deeply deplore the passing away of Louis K. Pitz, for many years 
a most efficient public servant and engineer of this city; that we 
recognize that his services to the city were varied and most efficiently 
performed and much of the public work accomplished in this city is a 
monument to his skill and industry; that we hereby extend our sympathy 
to the bereaved family and order this resoulution spread upon the records 
of this council and a copy sent to his family.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 7, 1920 P.1
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[bur 07-02-1920/cause: anneurism tharacis aorta/bur. on L.K. Pitz lot]
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(The following is an account of his son's marriage):
LOCAL SOLDIER BOY FIGHTING IN MEXICO, WEDS
Cards Announce Marriage of Lieut. O.G. Pitz of this City, and Miss Colwell of 
El Paso, in that City
Lieut. O.G. Pitz, son of City Engineer and Mrs. L.K. Pitz of this city, and 
attached to the Seventh ?. S. regiemnt now with Pershing forces in Mexico in 
pursuit of Villa, has been made captive-by Cupid.
Cards received by the family here announce the marriage of Lieut. Pitz and Miss 
Ruth Colwell, of Galveston, Texas, at El Paso last Wednesday, the announcment 
coming as a complete surprise to relatives and friends in the city. No details 
of the wedding are given, the card containing but a brief announcement of the 
marriage. Miss Colwell joined Lieut. Pitz in the border city, it being impossible 
for him to get leave of absence for the wedding.
The Seventh regiment, with which Lieut. Pitz is serving was one of the first 
commands to be sent into Mexico by the United States on the punitive expedition 
to cature Villa and it is presumed that Lieut. Pitz was detailed for special duty 
at El Paso.
Lieut. Pitz and bride will probably visit here after the Mexican campaign is closed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 10, 1916 P.8


MARY PITZ  (d. 1940)

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pitz, 86, (photo) widow of John Pitz, 
former Manitowoc meat market operator, who died yesterday at the A.W. 
Behringer home, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier 
mortuary, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 14, 1940 P.2
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[d. 08-15-1940/age 86 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on John Pitz lot] 


MINNIE PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 29 March 1888
Mrs. Wilhelmine Pitz, age 30, was buried 21 Mar. in Evergreen Cemetery. She
was the daughter of Mr. Rosinski and died in Chicago of childbed fever.
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[Wilhelmina/cause: child birth]


NICOLAUS PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1892:
Death on Mon. of Nic. Pitz, one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc County, in
Mt. Clemens, a famous spa resort in Michigan. The deceased was born 08 Apr. 1821
in the vicinity of Mainz and came to America in 1849, settling in Manitowoc Rapids
where he has lived ever since. His wife preceded him in death 2 yrs. ago. Two
grown daughters survive him. The burial took place yesterday.
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[bur. 08-10-1892/cause: heart failure]


PHILIPP PITZ  (d. 1918)

PHILLIP PITZ, EX-ALDERMAN OF CITY PASSES AWAY
Well Known Resident, Former City Official, Succumbs to stroke He 
Suffered Month Ago
Phillip Pitz, well known resident ex-alder man and former resident 
of the police and fire commission, passed away at his home on North 
Twelfth street early today after an illness of one month. Mr. Pitz 
succumbed to a stroke of paralysis when he suffered in early April 
and which had left him in serious condition. News of the death of 
Mr. Pitz will be a shock to many friends, though it had been reported 
that he could not survive. 
Mr. Pitz was a native of Mainz, Germany, born there Nov. 6, 1858, and 
came to America in 1881 and had resided here since. He took an active 
interest in public affairs and served as alderman from the Fourth ward 
and later, in removing to the Sixth ward, was elected to represent that 
ward two terms. Mr. Pitz served as a member of the police and fire 
commission several years ago and later was reappointed to the board by 
former Mayor Stolze, serving up to three years ago. At one time Mr. 
Pitz was engaged in the meat market business, conducting a market on 
North Eighth street and later was with the old Wisconsin Central line 
in its local officers. Of late years he had been employed with the Kunz-
Bleser Brewing company as a collector and was in employ of the company 
at the time of his death. He was a member of the United Commercial 
Travelers and was active in the organization.  
Mr. Pitz is survived by his widow, three sons, Herbert, Darwin, this city, 
and Walter of Madison and one daughter Miss Myrtle, this city survive. 
One brother, John Pitz, this city and a brother and one sister in the old 
country, also survive. 
The funeral will be held from the late home on North Twelfth street 
Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 22, 1918, Page 8
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[Philip Pitz/bur. 05-25-1918/cause: tumor of brain]


RUTH PITZ

Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Pitz, 86, formerly of 611 St. Clair St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, October 1, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with cremation and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Pitz, nee Ruth Hansen, was born July 7, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Halvor and Dena Nelson Hansen. She attended Manitowoc Schools and was 
married to Arthur Pitz Aug. 1, 1936, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 
1941. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, a 50 year member of P.E.O. 
Sisterhood Chapter J, a member of Branch River Country Club, American Red Cross 
and was very active with the Girl Scouts.
Survivors include a brother, Edward L. Hansen of Aiken, S.C., a sister, Mrs. 
Hans (Della) Ertz of Santa Barbara, Calif.; four nieces, Mrs. Della Helgeson 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Margret Seymour of Burlington, Wis., Mrs. Ruth Rossell of 
Altamone, Fla., and Mrs. Dorothy Meyer of Naperville, Ill., and four nephews, 
Fredrick Hanson (sic) of Two Rivers, Philip Hanson (sic) of Windsor, Wis., 
Edward  Hansen of Westwood, Mass., and Nels Hansen of Alexandria, Va. six 
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to First 
Lutheran Church, Memorial Hospital or P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter J scholarship 
fund. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1980 P.3
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[widow of Arthur Pitz/cremains/bur. on Halver L. Hanson lot]


WALTER PITZ

Walter Pitz, 66, of Detroit, Mich., died there Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Pitz was born Feb. 12, 1892, in Manitowoc. He married Gesine 
Baensch in Manitowoc, was graduated from the University of Wisconsin 
as a chemist and had been a pharmaceutical salesman since he left 
Manitowoc 25 years ago.
Surviving are his wife in Detroit, Mich.; a son, Donald of Syracuse, 
N.Y.; a brother, Darwin of West Bend, Wis., a sister,, Mrs. Peter 
Gilbert of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 8, 1958 P.24
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[d. 05-07-1958 at Detroit MI/age 66 yrs./cause: pneumonia/
bur. on Emil Baensch lot]
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Miss Gesine Baensch, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Emil Baensch of this city and 
Walter Pitz, also of Manitowoc, were married at Washington D.C., last Thursday, 
the ceremony being performed in the church of the Epiphany, known as the 
Pershing Church, being the religious home of General John Pershing, noted 
military leader, who was married in the same edifice.
The Rev. Randolph McKim, venerable rector of the church, officiated. Miss Grace 
Schafer, who was a college mate of Miss Baensch, rendered a solo. Following the 
ceremony a wedding dinner was served at St. Mark's Inn. The wedding dinner which 
occurred at 5:30 o'clock was attended by only parents of the bride, Judge and 
Mrs. Baensch and intimate friends of the couple in Washington. Among Manitowoc 
guests were Captain and Mrs. Clarence J. Primm, Fred Esch, now of Washington, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hubbell and Mrs. Mae Westgate-Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Pitz left 
Washington for a wedding trip to Syracuse, New York and other points and will 
then go to Detroit to take up their home.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Pitz are well known young people of this city. Both are graduates 
of the local high school and during their residence here were prominent in younger 
social circles of the city. After graduation, the bride entered the University of 
Syracuse, New York, where she graduated and entered the profession of commercial 
artist. She was employed at Milwaukee when the United States entered the war and 
gave up her position to go to Washington to enter the service of the government in 
the making of typographical maps and after the armistice was signed, accepted a 
position in the War Rick Insurance bureau at the Capital.
Mr. Pitz is a son of the late Phillip Pitz and a graduate of the University of 
Wisconsin where he was engaged in special research work in the agricultural department 
at the University, when he answered the call to service and entered the army. He was 
assigned to Camp at Chillicothe, Mo and later transferred to the chemical warfare 
division and sent to Yale for a special course of training and later was stationed 
at Letterman Hospital at San Francisco where he remained in the service until 
September, this year. Mr. Pitz is now employed in an chemical laboratory at Detroit, 
Mich.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1919


WILLOTT A. PITZ

Willott A. (Buddy) Pitz, age 80, a resident of 822 Hawthorne Terrace, Manitowoc, 
died Sunday, December 21, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 1997, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 25, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Willott Arthur and Ada 
Willott Pitz. Mr. Pitz attended schools in Manitowoc, graduated from Dartmouth 
College in 1940, and the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth in 1941. He 
entered the United States Navy Sebees, serving from 1941 through 1945, achieving 
the rank of Lt. Commander. He was president of McMullen & Pitz Construction since 
1946. He married Helen (Honey) Donohue on July 22, 1946. Mrs. Pitz preceded him 
in death on July 19, 1989.
Mr. Pitz was recognized as a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association 
having earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1930. Buddy was a co-founder and first 
president of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA in 1963. He was recipient of the Service 
to Youth Award, which is now named in his honor. He was recently honored by the 
Wisconsin Cluster of YMCA's as a 1997 Key Leader Award recipient. He was known as 
"Mr. YMCA" of Manitowoc. He continued to be instrumental in the YMCA fund drives.
Mr. Pitz was a member of the Board of Directors of the following organizations: 
Camp Manitowish YMCA, Associated Bank-Lakeshore, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, the 
Capitol Civic Centre, and M&I Bank SSB. He was an avid outdoors man. He was also 
a member and served on the Board of Directors of the following professional 
organizations: Associated General Contractors, Inc., Fox River Valley Contractors 
Association, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Club memberships include 
Branch River Country Club, Manitowoc Elks Club, B&B Club, and the Manitowoc Masonic 
Lodge #65, F&AM.
Survivors include four children, Penney (Mark) Burrall, Cedarburg, Peggy Pitz, 
Whitefish Bay, Jody (Tom) Halloran, Hartland, Erich (Linda) Pitz, Manitowoc. Buddy's 
joys to the world include his ten grandchildren, Grant and Carey Burrall, Patrick, 
Kathleen, Maureen, and Connor Halloran, and Preston, Marshall, Sophie and Isaiah Pitz; 
his sister, Josephine Eagan, Colorado Springs, Colo.; his pet and faithful companion, 
Gunner; also other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 
his wife, Honey.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Friday from 
5-8 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65, 
F&AM. Friends may also call at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA  
Endowment Fund, the Capitol Civic Centre or the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
who has gained the respect of intelligent man and the love of children who has filled 
his niche and accomplished his task;
Who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect 
poem, or a rescued soul;
who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it;
who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
This was our Dad, Grandfather, and Friend.
Herald Times Reporter, December 23, 1997 P. A2


ANNA PIVONKA

Mrs. George Pivonka, 71, nee Anna Chermak of Clarks Mills, died early today 
at St. Agnes hospital, where she had been a patient only a few days.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
She was born in Bohemia in 1874 and when a child accompanied her parents to 
Tisch Mills. Fifty-two years ago she was married to George Pivonka and the 
latter operated a harness shop in Clarks Mills for years. He died nine years 
ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank Reis of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Homer Jensen 
of Racine; a son, Louis of Clarks Mills, with whom she resided; two brothers, 
Joseph of this city, Albert of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Jule Hamachek Sr., 
of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Charles Fenstermaker of New York, Mrs. Christ Sorenson 
of Racine; and six grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1945 P. 2
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[d. 09-26-1945 at Fond du Lac/age 71 yrs./bur. on Joseph Chermak and 
Geo. Pivonka lot]


GEORGE PIVONKA

GEORGE W. PIVONKA GETS SUMMONS 
Veteran Harness Maker Dies at Clarks Mills
George W. Pivonka, 65, veteran harness maker, died Friday afternoon at his home 
in Clarks Mills. He has been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Pivonka was born in Bohemia in 1871 and accompanied his parents to Wisconsin 
when a boy of nine. The family located at Luxemburg and later Mr. Pivonka learned 
the harness makers’ trade at Stangelville and Tisch Mills. 
Forty-two years ago, Mr. Pivonka married Anna Chermak and they located at Clarks 
Mills where he operated a harness shop for years.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Reis, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Homer 
Jensen, Racine, a son, Louis, Clarks Mills; a brother, Joseph, Luxemburg, Wis.; a 
sister, Mrs. Mary Hynek, Kellnersville; and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the 
services, Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1936  P. 4
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[bur. 6-9-1936/age 65 yrs/cause: carcinoma of colon/bur. on
Joseph Chermak & Geo. Pivonka lot]