ANN CORDELIA RAND

Died Febr. 22, 1870/AE 30 yrs. 6 mos.
From the Manitowoc Pilot, February 24, 1870
Rand -  In this village, Feb. 23d, Mrs. Ann Cordelia, wife of Edwin H.
Rand, aged 31 years and 6 months. A large circle of friends were pained 
to learn on Monday, Feb. 21st, of this serious illness of the wife of 
Edwin H. Rand, Esq. of this village, and greatly shocked to learn on 
Tuesday morning that she was dead. It will have its interest to many of 
the readers of The Pilot to have the leading facts of her life rehearsed.
She received her birth and baptism in New Brunswick, of the British 
American Colonies, where she resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
James Albee, until she was seventeen years old. It was then that she 
thought she had met with a great spiritual change, and became a member of
a Congregationalist church. In 1856 the family removed to Manitowoc, which
remained her home, until her early death. It is hardly necessary to speak 
of her intercourse with those around her. Those most interested, know best
what it has been. Advantages which she enjoyed in the place of her birth as 
here, so far fitted her for usefulness to others, that for two or three 
years before her marriage she was engaged in teaching - for limited 
periods at Cato and Neshoto - and for a much longer period in this village. 
In 1865 she was married to Mr. Rand, and now, leaving him with the 
responsibility to care for two precious little ones, she has gone. With 
her has gone the light of her husband's home, and his life, so suddenly 
overshadowed, is darkened with gloom. The social circle, so recently 
favored with her presence, has seen it, to see it no more. The Sunday 
school and choir, where, before her marriage, and consequent domestic 
cares, she was always present, will no more witness her cheerful smile, 
nor hear her voice of song. She has bid her adieu to earth, and all its
interests and scenes; and already she has had disclosed the sublime 
mysteries of that eternal world, to which indeed all hasten but which 
cannot be unveiled to mortal eyes.


EDWIN RAND    (d. 1944)

Edwin H. Rand, 77, of 713 Huron street, who operated a livery in Manitowoc for 
nearly 40 years before retiring, and a lifelong resident of the city, died this 
morning at the family home. He suffered a stroke last week.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Rand was born in this city in 1866 and after completing school entered the 
livery business here. He was in this business with sales stables on York and 
Commercial streets, from 1890 until he retired in 1925.
In 1901 Mr. Rand married Miss Elizabeth Kerscher, of this city. She died 13 years 
ago.
Survivors are three sons, Eugene and George of this city, Corporal Robert Rand, 
at Fort Benning, Ga.; brother, Sterling, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Johnson and Mrs. Susan Sloan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Flack of Enterprise, Ore.; 
and six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday evening until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 01-27-1944/age 77 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


EDWIN HANSON RAND    (d. 1908)

Death Monday, following an illness of about 2 years, of Edwin Hanson Rand, a
well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born in Sacketts Harbor, New
York, and in 1852 came to Manitowoc with his parents. He leaves 5 children.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1908
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DIED:
Edwin H. Rand, an old resident of this city, died Monday evening 
at his home on North eight street, after an illness of two years, 
aged 74 years.
He was born at Sacketts Harbor, New York. He came with his parents 
to Wisconsin in 1852. The family settled at Neenah but moved to 
this city the same year, where Mr. Rand had ever since resided. In 
early life he was associated with his father and brother in the ship 
building business. Later he was employed by Vilas and Barnes. After 
a few years' service with this company he resigned his position to 
engage in the hardware business with his brother. After the 
dissolution of this fir Mr. Rand became associated with the Rand 
and Roemer Hardware company and continued in business up to four 
years ago, when the company sold out to Worel, Zeman & Stangel Co.
He was married in 1871 to Mary Spencer at Kossuth who with five 
children survive him. The children are Miss Bell, Edwin H. and 
Sterling Rand of this city; Mrs. E.R. Flack and Mrs. W.J. Sloan of 
Milwaukee.
The funeral was held this afternoon from the Presbyterian church. 
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 3, 1908  pg. 1
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LIFE OF PIONEER RESIDENT ENDS
Edward (sic) Hanson Rand is Dead After Lingering Illness and Suffering
PIONEER SHIP BUILDER AND BUSINESSMAN
Two years illness which during the past month has been accompanied by much 
suffering terminated in the death of Edwin Hanson Rand, one of the city's oldest 
residents and prominent citizens at an early hour Monday evening at the family 
home on North Eighth Street. Mr. Rand who was known throughout this community as 
one of the pioneer ship builders and hardware merchants and identified with many 
of the enterprises incident to the early life of the city, is survived by his 
widow, several brothers and sisters and five children.  The funeral will be held 
from the late home on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.
The decedent was born at Sacketts Harbor, N.Y. and at the time of his death was 
rounding out his seventy-fourth year. He came to Wisconsin with his parents as a 
boy. The same year they moved to this city where he had continued to reside ever 
since. Learning the ship building trade in early life he was associated with both 
his father and brother in this business at a time when Manitowoc occupied a 
prominent place in the state in this industry. Later he was employed at the 
mercantile establishment of Vilas and Barnes from which firm he withdrew to form 
a partnership with his brother in the hardware business known as the E.K. and E. H. 
Hardware Company. Older residents of the city will remember the location of this 
company at the corner of Eighth and Buffalo streets. After the dissolution of this 
firm, Mr. Rand became associated with the Rand and Roemer Hardware Company which 
concern was only last week dissolved at Madison.
Mr. Rand was married twice, his last marriage having taken place in 1871 in this 
county and his wife being Mary Ann Spencer. While he was prominent in local 
municipal affairs and had a part in them in the early years of his life, he never 
aspired to public offices although he served the city at one time as an alderman. 
Recognized as a clean cut and able businessman, he secured a well deserved success 
in business and retired to a well earned rest a few years ago. He was a member of 
the Presbyterian Church under whose auspices he will be buried on Thursday. The 
surviving family aside from his widow is E.K. Rand, California, a brother, Mrs. 
Sarah Jacobs, New York city and Mrs. Clara Thurtell, Manchester, Va., sisters. 
The children are Edward, Belle and Sterling of this city, Mrs. E.R. Flack and Mrs. 
W. Sloan, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Sept. 1, 1908
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[Ed. Hanson Rand/bur. 09-03-1908/cause: cordus oscutor]


ELIJAH KIRTLAND RAND

E.K. RAND IS DEAD IN WEST; LEFT HERE IN 90'S
Was For Years a Well Known Business Man of This City
SERVED IN STATE LEGISLATURE 62-3
News of the death of Elijah K. Rand, fomer well known business man of tahis (sic) 
city, at Pasedena, Cal., has been received by relatives here. Mr. Rand was in the 
70's. Mr. Rand was for years a business man here, conducting a hardware store and 
later associated in the firm of Rand & Roemer, retiring ten years ago and removing 
to California. Mrs. Rand died early in the spring and Mr. Road's (sic) heath had 
failed for several months.
Mr. Rand served two terms in the state legislature from Manitowoc county, being 
elected in 1862 and reelected in 1863. Mr. Rand came here in youth, the family 
coming here in the early 50's. He was a son of Hanson Rand, a pioneer ship builder 
of the city and decedent, as a youth, was associated with his father. Mr. Rand owned 
an interest in several early day vessels, including the Schooner Joseph Vilas, one 
of the largest built here.
Mr. Rand is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances Smith, wife of Prof. Smith of 
Leland Stanford University and Mrs. Emma Graham, both in California. The burial of 
Mr. Rand was held at Pasadena.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 23, 1912 P.1
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ASHES OF DEAD SENT HERE FROM CALIFORNIA FOR BURIAL IN CEMETERY OF FORMER HOME CITY 
Rev. Johnson of M.E. Church Conducts Services For Ashes of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. 
Rand
Sealed in two small urns in which they were sent from California after 
creamation (sic) there, the ashes of the bodies of the late E. K. Rand and 
his wife, former residents of this city who died recently on the coast, were 
buried at Evergreen cemetery today, it being the first time that ashes of a 
cremated body had been interred here. 
Mr. and Mrs. Rand were former residents of Manitowoc and for several years past 
had resided at Los Angeles, Cal., where the death of Mrs. Rand occurred three 
months ago. Two months later Mr. Rand was stricken. The two bodies were cremated 
at Palo Alto, Cal., and at request of relatives here, were forwarded to this 
city for burial.
The ashes of the two bodies reached here a few days ago and were taken to the 
vault at Evergreen from where burial services were held this morning. Rev. 
Isaac Johnson of St. Paul's M.E. church officiated at the services which were 
attended by members of the family and a few friends.
Mr. Rand was formerly engaged in the hardware business being head of the firm 
of Rand & Roemer. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 24, 1912  P. 1 
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[Elizah Kirtland Rand]
[bur. 10-29-1912/cause: chronic int. nephritis uremia/cremains]
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HALF A CENTURY.
On Wednesday, as Mr. E.K. Rand was just about to pass the fiftieth mile post or 
rather, year post, of his life, his employes presented him with an elegant clock 
made up of thirty-five varieties of stone, each one neatly labeled. It is a beauty 
as well as a curiosity. The following are the names of those who united in this 
pleasant presentation: Chas. Fisher, H. Brey, F. Fisher, Frank Zeman, James Hempton, 
Frank Blesh, Adolph Recheygl, John Symes, Fred Selk, and Irwing Stager.
This little episode testifies more than any words ever could, the hold that Mr. 
Rand has upon the hearts of his employes. This esteem has not only been won by his 
kindness and generosity toward them, but they admire in him the man of grit and 
enterprises. Long may he live.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, June 27, 1882 P. 2


ELIZABETH RAND    (d. 1930)

MRS. ED RAND DIES SUNDAY AT HOSPITAL
Well Known Resident of City Passes Away; Husband and 4 Children Survive
Mrs. Elizabeth Rand, wife of Edward Rand, Huron Street, and who for a number of 
years prior to her illness was employed as a bookkeeper at the plant of the Drost 
Box Co., on South Ninth Street, passed away at the hospital here on Sunday 
morning. The deceased had undergone an operation a few weeks ago. She was 55 
years of age. Burial will take place on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the home 
and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart Church, in which congregation Mrs. Rand 
was faithful and tireless worker. 
The deceased was born in Cooperstown Nov. 17, 1875, her maiden name being Elizabeth 
Kirscher. She was married to Edward Rand, teaming contractor here, June 5, 1901. 
Of later years, Mr. Rand had been in failing health. The deceased was a member of 
the Catholic Women's Club, of the St. Elizabeth's guild and the Altar Society of 
the Sacred Heart Church.
Besides the husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. M. Dewein, Milwaukee; 
three sons, Eugene and Robert at home and George, a student at Ripon; an aged 
mother, Mrs. Anna Roemer and one brother, Edward Kirscher of this city. The remains 
will be removed to the family home on Huron Street this evening from the Pfeffer 
parlors.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mon., Oct. 6, 1930 page 2
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[bur. 10-8-1930/age 54 yrs/cause: pulmonary embolism/wife of Edwin Rand]


EUGENE H. RAND

Eugene H. Rand, 79, a Manitowoc County resident died Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, 
at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, where he resided the last 5 years.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rand was born March 8, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth 
Kirscher Rand. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States 
Army over seas in the African Theatre. Mr. Rand was employed at various farms in 
Manitowoc County, retiring in 1978.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Mercedes Rand of 
Green Bay and Robert and Barbara Rand of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. on Edwin Rand lot]


GREENLEAF S. RAND

DIED.
At his home in this city, about half past seven o'clock this morning, 
Greenleaf S. Rand, aged nearly 56 years.
The last illness of the deceased was very brief. On Wednesday last he 
was in the shipyard overseeing and directing his business affairs. On 
Thursday he complained of feeling unwell and soon became deliroius (sic) 
with congestion of the brain. His disease progressed rapidly and ended 
as stated above.
Mr. Rand was widely known over the lakes and his death will be regretted 
by a wide circle. He came to Manitowoc at an early day and with his father 
the late Hanson Rand engaged in shipbuilding. As age and infirmity came on 
the elder member of the firm the son came to the front. On the establishment 
of the Goodrich line of steamers he was selected the chief of construction 
and was the designer and builder of all their magnificent fleet.
His skill and energy in his chosen profession combined with strict business 
integrity gave him the confidence of vessel owners all over the lakes and a 
very large proportion of the vessels on Lake Michigan were built in his 
yards. His death is a public calamity to our city for he more than any other 
man made it famous as a shipbuilding point.
He leaves a widow but no children. He has two brothers, Messrs. E.K. Rand 
and Ed. H. Rand and a sister residing in New York. The public sympathize 
with them in their deep grief, for they too suffer a great loss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 8, 1885 P.4
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From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1885:
Death on Tues. morning, locally, after a short illness, Mr. Greenleaf S. Rand,
the well known ship builder, Superintendent of Goodrich Ship Works, and member of
the shipbuilding firm of Rand and Burger. Mr. Rand had built many ships which
served on the Goodrich Line. He was 56 years old and left a wife, but no children.
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Flags were set at half mast from the shipping on the day of the 
funeral of the late Greenleaf S. Rand
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 15, 1885 P.4


HANSEN RAND    (d. 1874)

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years Ago - 1874
DIED - In this city on the 20th of June, 1874, Hanson Rand(sic), in the 71st 
year of his age. Mr. Rand was born in Portland, Me., on the 27th day of Feb, 
1804. He came to this city in an early day and during his long residence here, 
has ever been highly esteemed by all who knew him. He assisted in the 
organization of the Presbyterian Society of the city and from the time of its 
organization until his death he held the office of Deacon in that church.
The funeral services took place on Monday at the Presbyterian Church and was 
attended by a large concourse of people, who were desirous of paying the last 
token of respect to one whom they had long loved and honored. The Free Masons, 
to which order he had belonged, laid the body in the grave with the ceremonies 
peculiar to that order.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 27, 1918

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Probate Office, Manitowoc June 22d A.D. 1874.
In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last will and testament of Hanson Rand, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc.
WHEREAS, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Hanson Rand deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Elijah K. Rand praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws this (sic) State:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc in said County, on the 20th day of July A.D. 1874 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of hearing.
By the Court,
T.G. Olmsted, Co. Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 2, 1874 P. 1

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[Hanson Rand, Sr./bur. 06-22-1874]


MARGARET RAND    (d. 1920)

MRS. G.S. RAND, SHIPBUILDER'S WIDOW, IS DEAD
Death came as a messenger of release to Mrs. Margaret Rand, widow of G.S. Rand, 
Manitowoc's pioneer shipbuilder, at the home of her sister Mrs. A.J. Packard, 
N. Eighth street, this morning. Mrs. Rand had been confined to her bed for three 
months and had been ailing for a long time. The funeral will be held Friday 
afternoon from the Packard home.
Mrs. Rand was born at Rochester, N.Y., September 23, 1843 and had resided in this 
city since she was 15 years of age. She was married to Greenleaf S. Rand in 1860 
and has made her home here ever since, one of the oldest residents, having been 
here for sixty-two years.
Mr. Rand, who proceeded his wife in death years ago, was known as the builder of 
the first of the larger craft here, among vessels turned out at his yards being the 
Orion, Northwest, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Chicago, the latter named being of the 
Goodrich fleet.
Mrs. Rand is survived by three isters (sic), Mrs. Alphonse Favrear of St. Louis, 
Mrs. Herman Mann of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Packard of this city.
Mrs. Rand was for many years a leader in social affairs but in recent years her 
health had been poor and she lived quietly at the home of her sister.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 13, 1920 P.1
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[bur 10-15-1920/cause: gangrene of foot]


MARY NORRIS RAND	   (d. 1912)

ASHES OF DEAD SENT HERE FROM CALIFORNIA FOR BURIAL IN CEMETERY OF FORMER HOME CITY 
Rev. Johnson of M.E. Church Conducts Services For Ashes of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. 
Rand
Sealed in two small urns in which they were sent from California after 
creamation (sic) there, the ashes of the bodies of the late E. K. Rand and 
his wife, former residents of this city who died recently on the coast, were 
buried at Evergreen cemetery today, it being the first time that ashes of a 
cremated body had been interred here. 
Mr. and Mrs. Rand were former residents of Manitowoc and for several years past 
had resided at Los Angeles, Cal., where the death of Mrs. Rand occurred three 
months ago. Two months later Mr. Rand was stricken. The two bodies were cremated 
at Palo Alto, Cal., and at request of relatives here, were forwarded to this 
city for burial.
The ashes of the two bodies reached here a few days ago and were taken to the 
vault at Evergreen from where burial services were held this morning. Rev. 
Isaac Johnson of St. Paul's M.E. church officiated at the services which were 
attended by members of the family and a few friends.
Mr. Rand was formerly engaged in the hardware business being head of the firm 
of Rand & Roemer. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 24, 1912  P. 1 
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[cause: arterio sclerosis/cremains]


MARY A. RAND

MRS. MARY RAND DIES SUDDENLY AT MILWAUKEE
Mother of G. Sterling Rand Stricken During Visit
Messages received in the city this morning brought news of the sudden death 
of Mrs. Mary Spencer Rand widow of Edwin H. Rand, at Milwaukee where she had 
been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Rand was stricken 
while getting her little granddaughter off for school. The child, realizing 
that something was amiss, called her mother, who found Mrs. Rand unconscious, 
and death ensued in a few minutes. Mrs. Rand had suffered a stroke of paralysis 
last April and, although somwhat improved, had never regained strength to 
return to her home here.
BORN IN RHODE ISLAND
Mrs. Rand was born at Providence, R.I. Sept, 24, 1847, and came to Manitowoc 
with her parents at the age of seven years, the family locating on a farm in 
Kossuth. She was engaged in teaching school when she met Mr. Rand and was 
married to him in 1871, July 4. Mr. Rand died August 31, 1908. Since that time 
Mrs. Rand had made her home here.
LARGE FAMILY SURVIVES
At the time of the marriage, Mr. Rand was a widower and besides two children of 
the first marriage, Edwin, Jr. of this city and Mrs. E.R. Flack of Enterprise, 
Ore., neither of whom have ever known any other mother. Mrs. Rand is survived 
by two daughters, Mrs. W.J. Sloan and Mrs. C.B. Johnson of Milwaukee, and one 
son, O. Sterling Rand of this city, with whom she made her home at 807 Huron 
street. One brother, William Spenser of Kossuth, and four sisters, Mrs. Belle 
Carmen of Rensselaer, Ind., Mrs. Sadie Collison of Jamesport, Me., and Mrs. 
George Fulton of Kaukauna, also survive, together with seven grandchildren.
ACTIVE CHURCH WORKER
Mrs. Rand was an active church worker in her day and her kindly nature and 
spirit of doing for others had endeared her to all who knew her.
The body will be brought here from Milwaukee and the funeral will be held 
at the Sterling Rand home at 807 Huron Street Friday afternoon, Rev. M.S. 
Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1920 P. 1
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[bur. 02-20-1920/age 74 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Mrs EH Rand lot]


STERLING RAND

G. Sterling Rand, 79, of 7702 Daswood Dr., Houston, Texas, who retired as 
superintendent of mails at Manitowoc in March, 1953, died Saturday evening 
at Houston. He had suffered a stroke Friday evening. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Robin Butler 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rand was born Sept. 28, 1886 at Manitowoc, son of the late E.H. and Mary 
Ann Spencer Rand. He married Vida Duhnke in 1917 at Milwaukee and they made 
their home in Manitowoc. Mr. Rand was employed at Manitowoc Post Office for 
48 years and was superintendent of mails at the time of his retirement.
Mr. Rand started his route as a rural mail carrier out of the local post 
office May 7, 1908. In 1913 he was named a clerk and in 1922 attained the 
rank of special clerk. In 1938 he became mail foreman in the office and 
Nov. 1, 1940 was named superintendent of mails.
He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 687 of Manitowoc and the National 
Association of Retired Civil Employees.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. A.M. (Beverly) Bendall Jr., of Houston, 
Texas, sister, Mrs. Belle Johnson of Milwaukee and two grandsons, Randy and 
John. His wife preceded him in death in 1952. Friends may call after 4 pm 
Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., April 18, 1966 page T7
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Civil Employees Eulogize Three
Three charter members who were called by death recently were eulogized briefly 
at the regular May meeting here by Chapter 710 of the National Association of 
Civil Employees. The association is composed of employees retired from various 
branches of the federal government. Tribute was paid to the late G. Sterling 
Rand and William Wilda, former postal employees at Manitowoc and Ade Walters, 
retired Two Rivers Postal Clerk.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 21, 1966 page 9
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[Greenleaf Sterling Rand/d. 4-16-1966, Houston, TX/age 79 yrs/
bur. on Mrs. E.H. Rand lot]


SUSAN A. RAND

DIED:
On Tuesday the 13th inst., of general debility, Mrs. Susan Rand, wife of Hanson 
Rand, aged 61 years.
Mrs. Rand was born in Scipio N.Y. She married Mr. Rand some sixteen years ago 
and came to this place shortly after. We cannot undertake in the little space 
allowed us here to give a complete history of this most estimable and highly 
respected christian lady. Having been here so long,, she was widely known, and 
owing to her gently unobtrusive character was dearly loved by all. We have known 
her for years and we never remember to have seen anything but smiles on her 
countenance. In her own family circle, where she was known best, she shone the 
brightest. There all the riches of her mind and heart were developed for the 
good of those she loved. As a member of the Presbyterian church, she was always 
punctual in her attendance at all meetings of the society. She took a lively 
interest in all that concerned the well being of the church, and was considered 
one of the most useful members in it. In society at large she moved with an ease 
and grace which some may imitate, but none excel. The wants of the poor and the 
suffering, were objects which never failed of claiming her attention. But her 
work is now all done and she has gone to her reward. Will she be forgotten? 
Ah no! There was something so beautiful in her life and character that its 
radiance lingers in the memory and will not be effaced. We are all growing old, 
and all must die. Let us now so live that we shall then be cherished in the 
hearts of those who have known us, even as she is cherished who has but just 
gone over the river of Death.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, April 15, 1869  pg. 4


VIDA D. RAND

Mrs. G. Sterling Rand, 57, of 861 N. 13th St., Manitowoc died at the
Holy Family Hospital Tuesday evening after a two-year illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Mittnacht Funeral Home in Manitowoc
at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. C.H. Phipps will officiate and burial will
be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rand, the former Vida Duhnke, was born in Minneapolis, Minn., in
1895. Her family moved to Manitowoc when she was still a young girl,
and she attended high school.
In 1917, she was married in Milwaukee to Sterling Rand, who survives.
The couple lived in Manitowoc all their married lives. Mr. Rand is the
mail superintendent of the Manitowoc Postoffice.
Mrs. Rand was past president oof the Wisconsin State Association of 
School Musicians.
She is survived, besides her husband, by a daughter, Mrs. A.M. Bendall
Jr., of Houston, Tex., her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. H.C.
Grabo of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Noel of Riverview, Calif.,
and Robert of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. Zoe Butler of Chicago and
Mrs. Ben Gray of Glenview, Ill., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Thursday 
until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 3, 1952
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[Vida B./d. 12-02-1952/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. E.H. Rand lot]


ANN MARTENE RANDOLPH

Ann Martene, 15-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Randolph, 1130 N. 
Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Surviving in addition to the parents are the paternal grandfather, Fred Randolph 
of Owosso, Mich., and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Minard of 
Newberry, Mich.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1957   P. 16
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[d. 01-23-1957/age 15 days/cause: paralytic ileus]


CECILE RANDOLPH

Mrs. Archie C. Randolph, 72, of 1618 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died late Monday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack. She had 
been in ill health about a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. D. L. Wandschneider officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Cecile Lyons, Nov. 14, 1889, at Lexington, Mo, daughter of David H. 
and Susan Smith Lyons. She was married to Archie Randolph Aug. 21, 1915, at 
Chicago. The couple came to Manitowoc to make its home. She was a member of St. 
Paul Methodist Church, of the Monday Music Club and of the Order of Eastern Star 
No. 196. She was organist for her church for many years and was active in music 
groups throughout the city. She was also a member of the P.E.O. Sisters.
Among survivors are her husband; a son, Charles of Excelsior, Minn.; a daughter, 
Mrs. Sylvester Ferguson, of Highland, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Leon Balz, of Manitowoc; 
seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 
10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will 
lie in state until time of service. Memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. 
by the Order of Eastern Star.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1962  P. 15
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[d. 10-16-1962/age 73 yrs./bur. on C. Archie and Cecile F. Randolph lot]
**********
Mr. Archie Randolph was married on Saturday at Chicago to Miss Cecile F. Lyons 
of St. Louis. The following write up of the event is taken from the St. Louis 
Republic.
" The sisters departed for Chicago a week ago to enjoy one last happy week 
sightseeing together. For seven days they did all the point of interest in and 
near the city by the lake. The morning of the day set for Miss Cecile's marriage, 
Miss May took the return train for St. Louis, determined that she could not 
witness her sister's marriage.
"The marriage of the St. Louis girl and the young man from the badger state is 
the culmination of a college romance. The young couple met at Lexington, Missouri, 
several years ago when the bride was attending Lexington College for Women and 
the bridegroom was a cadet at Wentworth Military Academy.
"After the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph departed for a four day lake trip. They 
will reside at Manitowoc where the bridegroom is employed at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Compay.
"Mrs. Randolph is the daughter of D.H. Lyons, an insurance man, with whom she and 
her sister, May, an assistant librarian at the Barr Branch Library, lived at the 
southside address.
"The groom is a son of Charles Randolph, formerly of this city, but now of Two 
Rivers and a nephew of United States Marshall, S. W. Randolph. He attended the 
local schools and later entered the Wentworth Military Academy. He is a member 
of the Marine band and the Sixtette Orchestra. He has been in charge of one of 
the departments at the dry dock company for the past few years."
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1915


CHARLES RANDOLPH    (d. 1947)

Fraternal Leader Dies at Two Rivers
Charles F. Randolph, 81, who had served 174 concurrent terms as secretary of
various Two Rivers fraternal organizations, died yesterday.
Randolph served as secretary of six groups here and belonged to seven others.
Since 1911 he had been secretary of the Two Rivers Odd Fellows lodge, was in
his 28th year as secretary of the Two Rivers Masonic lodge and had served the
Modern Woodmen for 55 years.
Funeral services will be held here Saturday, with burial in Evergreen cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Janesville Daily Gazette, Wednesday, December 31, 1947 p.1
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Masonic Funeral Services for Charles Randolph on Saturday
Masonic funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon for 
Charles F. Randolph, 81, widely known Mason and secretary of various fraternal 
organizations here, who died at his home at 1416 21st Street, Tuesday afternoon. 
Services will take place at Grace Congregational Church, the Rev. Donald O. 
Miller delivering the sermon, while Heber Clayton, past Master of Two Rivers 
Lodge No. 200 F. & A.M. will offer the work in the Masonic ritual. A Masonic 
quartet will sing during the service.
Past Masters of the Masonic Lodge here will serve as pallbearers. They include 
Charles H. Bacon, William Kahlenberg Jr., Edward F.  Pandera,  Robert  --?-Jr., 
Bertis Porter and Kurt H. Wilke. Honarary pallbearers, all members of the 
Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar, which will have a uniformed escort 
detail for the service include: Oscar A. Richter, John Pfefferkorn, F.R. Laubenstein, 
Hubert Wentorf, Walter Jens, Harry Wedertz, Joseph Topic, Fred S. Krueger, Frank 
Hrabek, J.W. Lindroth and C.R. Jensen.
Following the church services, the body will be removed to the family plot in 
Evergreen Cemetery at Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel 
Inc. Funeral Home until 10:30 Saturday morning when it will be taken to Grace 
Church where it will lie in state until the time of services.
A sister and brother of Mr. Randolph were inadvertently omitted from the list of 
survivors in the publishing of the obituary Wednesday. They are Mrs. Albert Hessel 
of Manitowoc and Capt. George Randolph of Orlando, Florida, the latter a retired 
Great Lakes ship master.
Two Rivers Reporter, Fri., Jan. 2, 1948
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[d. 12/30/1947/age 81 yrs]
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MARRIED AT MILWAUKEE
Chas. Randolph of this city and Mrs. M. Larke of Milwaukee were married at that 
city last week Tuesday. The bride organized the Royal Neighbors Lodge in this 
city a few months ago. While engaged in the work here she formed the acquaintance 
of Mr. Randolph. The members of the Royal Neighbors Lodge are delighted at her 
return to reside here permanently. Mr. Randolph who is a brother of Samuel Randolph, 
U.S. Marshall of this district, is the foreman of the polishers in the finishing 
department at the Hamilton Mfg. Co.  Mr. Randolph is much interested in fraternal 
orders. Besides being Venerable Counsel at the Woodmen Lodge here he is also 
secretary of the Odd Fellow Lodge and Director in the Moose lodge. His eminent 
fitness to hold positions in fraternal orders has kept him in one or more such 
offices for the past ten or twelve years.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 8, 1915


CHARLES ARCHIE RANDOLPH    (d. 1965)

C. A. Randolph Dies at Age 76 in Minnesota 
C. Archie Randolph, retired life underwriter who for years was drum major of 
Manitowoc Marine Band and who was active in community affairs, died Thursday 
at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Wayzata, Minn.
Mr. Randolph, 75, had been ill for an extended period. He formerly resided at 
1619 Michigan Ave. 
He became an agent of Northwester Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1929 when the 
late M.J. O’Donnell was district agent. When O’Donnell retired in 1933, Mr. 
Randolph assumed the district responsibility, continuing until 65 when he was 
granted an emeritus agent’s contract.
Prior to entering the life insurance field, Randolph was employed for more than 
20 years in the cost department of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
Born at Menasha 
He was born Aug, 8, 1889, at Menasha, son of the late Charles and Leonora Lang 
Randolph, and came with his family to Manitowoc in 1903. He attended Wentworth 
Military Academy at Lexington, Mo., for three years and was graduated in 1911. 
He had further education at the University of West Virginia.
Mr. Randolph was a veteran of both World Wars I and II, and was a member of Co. 
H. He was called into service in 1942 as a first lieutenant in the United States 
Field Artillery at the Ordnance Proving Ground at Savanna, Ill. When he retired 
from active reserve army duty in 1949, he had a rating of captain and was honored 
by fellow members of the Manitowoc County Chapter of the Reserve Officers Assn.
He was instrumental in organizing the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Wentworth Club and 
served as its first president. He was also a vice president of a national Wentworth 
Alumni Assn. 
In early manhood Mr. Randolph played with numerous orchestras in the area and was 
a member of the Sextette, directed by the late Bruno Dalwig. He was a life member 
and past president of the Marine Band, played drums in the organization and was 
its drum major.
Services Monday 
His affiliations were Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65, F & A.M. Manitowoc Chapter, R & 
AM NO. 16, Council 18, Consistory, Order of Eastern Star NO. 196, Officers Reserve 
Assn. and American Legion, Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He was a past commander of the 
Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 and a past president of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine 
Club. He was interested in the crippled children’s program of the Shrine organization 
and devoted much of his time to the cause. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul 
Methodist Church.
Mr. Randolph married Cecile Lyons Aug. 21, 1915, at Chicago. She died Oct. 16, 1962. 
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Marion) Ferguson, of Pennyon, N.Y., a 
son Charles, of Minneapolis, two sisters, Mrs. Elton Hanson and Mrs. Harold Fischer, 
of Manitowoc, two brothers, Carty of Manitowoc and Caleb of Milwaukee, seven grand-
children, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Church, the Rev. O. L. and 
Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The Legion Post will 
conduct military graveside rites.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and 
then at the church. The casket will remain closed. Masonic memorial services will be 
conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established 
for the Shrine hospitals and the Heart Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1965  P. 7 
*********
C. Archie Randolph, 76, formerly of 1618 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Wayzata, Minn.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Saturday by Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 26, 1965 P.6
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[d. at Minneapolis MN/age 76 yrs.]
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Mr. Archie Randolph was married on Saturday at Chicago to Miss Cecile F. Lyons 
of St. Louis. The following write up of the event is taken from the St. Louis 
Republic.
" The sisters departed for Chicago a week ago to enjoy one last happy week 
sightseeing together. For seven days they did all the point of interest in and 
near the city by the lake. The morning of the day set for Miss Cecile's marriage, 
Miss May took the return train for St. Louis, determined that she could not 
witness her sister's marriage.
"The marriage of the St. Louis girl and the young man from the badger state is 
the culmination of a college romance. The young couple met at Lexington, Missouri, 
several years ago when the bride was attending Lexington College for Women and 
the bridegroom was a cadet at Wentworth Military Academy.
"After the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph departed for a four day lake trip. They 
will reside at Manitowoc where the bridegroom is employed at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Compay.
"Mrs. Randolph is the daughter of D.H. Lyons, an insurance man, with whom she and 
her sister, May, an assistant librarian at the Barr Branch Library, lived at the 
southside address.
"The groom is a son of Charles Randolph, formerly of this city, but now of Two 
Rivers and a nephew of United States Marshall, S. W. Randolph. He attended the 
local schools and later entered the Wentworth Military Academy. He is a member 
of the Marine band and the Sixtette Orchestra. He has been in charge of one of 
the departments at the dry dock company for the past few years."
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1915


ETHEL RANDOLPH

Mrs. Samuel W. Randolph, 90, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Randolph, nee Ethel Bown, was born March 17, 1883, at New Orleans, La., 
daughter of the late Frederick and Henrietta Post Bown. She attended schools 
in New Orleans and was married to Samuel Randolph June 14, 1905, at New 
Orleans. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1941. Mrs. Randolph was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a 
member of the former Louis Society of the church and the Ladies Aid. She was 
also a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 196.
Survivors include a son, Fred, of Waynesburg, Penn., two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles (Charlotte) Scherb, of Chicago, and Mrs. Freeman (Florence) Butts, of 
Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday at the chapel from noon until the time of service. Eastern Star 
Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 26, 1973
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[d. 12-25-1973/age 90 yrs./widow of Samuel W. Randolph]
(b. 17 Mar. 1883/d. Dec. 1973/SSDI)


FRANK J. RANDOLPH 

From the Manitowoc Pilot, November 9, 1905:
Last Thursday relatives in this city received a telegram conveying the
sad news that Frank Randolph had died at Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The decedent had been employed as head baggage agent by the Goodrich
Transportation company at the Chicago docks since 1900. On receipt of
the telegram Senator Randolph, a brother of the deceased, immediately
left for Chicago to bring the remains to this city for burial. The body,
in charge of Mr. Randolph, arrived here last Thursday evening, and the
funeral was held Friday afternoon from the home of the decedent's
brother, Senator S.W. Randolph. Besides the parents, four brothers,
George of Buffalo, Charles, Samuel and William of this city, and one
sister, Mrs. Albert Hessel, also of this city, survive. The decedent had
a host of friends in this city and his loss will be much regretted.
********
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Nov. 1905:
Frank Randolph of Chicago, a brother of Senator Randolph here, 
died Wed. last week. The deceased, who was employed as baggage 
master on the dock of the Goodrich Transportation Co. in Chicago, 
was born here 30 yrs. ago. He leaves his sorrowing parents, 
4 brothers and 2 sisters. The body was brought here for burial.
********
The funeral of the late Frank Randolph was held from the home here this
afternoon. The body arrived here yesterday in charge of Senator S.W. 
Randolph.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 3, 1905 p.2
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[bur. 11-03-1905/cause: heart disease]


FREDERICK RANDOLPH

Frederick Randolph, 68, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 9, at Waynesburg.
Memorial serivces will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
Mr. Randolph was born Oct. 27, 1911, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. 
Randolph. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, attended Carroll 
College in Waukesha and was graduated from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. He 
received his masters degree from Western Reserve College and had taught drama 22 
years at Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania, retiring a few years ago.
Survivors include two sisters, Florence Butts ofPalo (sic) Alto, Calif., and 
Charlotte R. Scherb of Chicago and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1980 P.3
********
Frederick Randolph, 68, formerly of 285 Huffamn St. Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, 
Feb. 9, at Tedrow's Rest Home in Waynesburg.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.  
Mr. Randolph was born Oct. 27, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Samuel W. and 
Ethel Brown Randolph. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, attended 
Carroll College in Waukesha and was graduated from Cornell Universtiy, Ithaca, N.Y. 
He received his masters degree from Western Reserve College and was professor of drama 
at Waynesburg College from 1955 until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of 
American Theatrical Associationa nd First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.
Survivors include two sisters, Florence Butts of Palo Alto, Calif., and Charlotte R. 
Scherb of Chicago and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1980 P.3
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[d. 9 Feb 1980/age 68 yrs/bur. on Samuel Randolph lot]


JACKSON RANDOLPH

Telegraphic news reached here Sat. evening reporting the 
death of Jackson Randolph in Dunning, Illinois. He is the 
son of Sam Randolph, Sr., and the brother of Senator Randolph. 
The death occurred Fri. and was the result of “galloping 
consumption”. The deceased was born and raised here, reaching 
the age of 35. He is survived by his sorrowing parents, 
5 brothers and one sister. The body was brought here and 
buried Mon. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905
*********
Last Friday, Jackson Randolph, brother of senator Samuel W. Randolph, died at 
Dunning, Illinois. The deceased was a native of this city and was 34 years old 
at the time of his death. For a number of years, he followed the lake serving 
as an officer on the Virginia and the Goodrich steamers. He is survived by his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Randolph, Sr.; five brothers and one sister. The 
brothers are: Samuel W., Frank J., William T., Charles, all of this city, and 
Capt. George Randolph of Buffalo, N. Y. The sister is Mrs. Albert Hessel of 
this city.
The remains of the deceased arrived here Monday and the funeral was held directly 
from the depot, interment being at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 2, 1905
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[John Randolph/bur. 02-16-1905/age 32 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


LEONORA RANDOLPH

Death, due to tuberculosis, claimed the life of Mrs. Charles Randolph, Monday, 
terminating an illness which assumed serious aspects only a month ago, 
following a severe cold which she contracted. Mrs. Randolph was 42 years of 
age and was a daughter of Mrs. Emma Lang. Five children, Sadie, Archie, Carlton, 
Caleb and Lillian survive and the mother, two brothers, Harry, this city, Thomas, 
Detroit and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Morgan, Arkansas City, Kan., also survive. 
The funeral will be held from St. Paul’s M.E. church Thursday at 2. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 20, 1909  P. 1
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Consumption took the life Monday of Mrs. Charles Randolph here. She had
caught the deadly disease about a month ago from a cold. Mrs. Randolph, a
daughter of Mrs. Emma Lang here, was 42 years old and is survived by her
husband and 5 children. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1909
*******
Mrs. Charles Randolph died at her home on Park street Monday night after a 
month’s illness, aged 41 years. She is survived by her husband and five children, 
a mother, Mrs. E. Lang of this city, two brothers, Harry Lang of this city and 
Thomas Lang of Detroit, and one sister, Mrs. L. S. Morgan of Kansas City. Mrs. 
Randolph was born and raised in Pennsylvania and came to this city with her 
husband six years ago, where the family has since resided. The funeral will be 
held this afternoon from St. Pauls Methodist church. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 22, 1909
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[bur. 04-22-1909/cause: tuberculosis]


MARGARET RANDOLPH    (d. 1924)

MOTHER OF S.W. RANDOLPH PASSES AWAY 
Mrs. Margaret Randolph, mother of former U.S. Marshall S. Randolph and a 
resident of Manitowoc county since 1855, died at the hospital Tuesday night, 
aged 32 years. Mrs. Randolph had been in feeble health for a long time and 
her death was not unexpected. Funeral services will be held Friday morning 
from the home of Mrs. H. Hessel, North Fifth street, a daughter, to Sacred 
Heart church at 9 o’clock. 
Mrs. Randolph was born in Ireland March 19, 1842 and came to America at the 
age of 9, the family settling in Chicago. Following her marriage there the 
family came to Manitowoc county where Mrs. Randolph has since resided. She 
is survived by four of eight children born to her, Mrs. H. Hessel and 
Samuel W. Randolph, this city, Charles, of Two Rivers and George of Cleveland, 
O.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 10, 1924  P. 20 
********
Mrs. Margaret Randolph, nee Miss Margaret Marley, mother of Charles Randolph of 
this city, passed away at Holy Family hospital, Tuesday night from diseases 
incident to old age. Mrs. Randolph was 82 years old. She was born in Ireland 
March 19, 1842 and came to this country with her parents when she was nine years 
of age. The family resided in Illinois for several years later moving to Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Randolph is survived by three sons and one daughter, her husband preceding 
her in death several years ago. The sons are S.W. Randolph of Manitowoc, Charles 
Randolph of this city and George Randolph of Cleveland. Mrs. A.J. Hessel of 
Manitowoc is her daughter. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great 
grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from 
the home of Mrs. A. J. Hessel with services at the Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 12, 1924
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[bur 12-12-1924/cause: general debility/bur on Samuel Randolph lot]


MARGARET RANDOLPH    (d. 1955)

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Randolph, 86?, widow of Charles F. Randolph, 
officer of numerous fraternal organizations at Two Rivers for a long period of 
years, were held at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Monday, 
the Rev. R. J. Wichlei officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Randolph died Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Hospital, where she had 
been a patient for three days. She had been living with a son at Waukegan, Ill., 
and at Manitowoc since the death of her husband eight years ago.
Pallbearers were Ted Dohr, Heber Clayton, Edward Wacek, Fred ? Dicke, F. M. 
Bouda and Fred F. Krueger. 
Mrs. Randolph, nee Margaret Hedrick, was born at Rockland, Mich., on June 18, 
1869, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hedrick. She was married at Beloit in 
1915 to Charles Randolph of Two Rivers. She resided in Two Rivers since her 
marriage and up to the time of her husband’s death.
Active during her residence in Two Rivers in Grace Congregational Church circles, 
she was also a member of the Royal Neighbors Rebekahs and the Order of Eastern 
Star.
Mrs. Randolph leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elton Hanson and Mrs. Harold Fisher of 
Manitowoc; four sons, Earl Lark of Waukegan, W. C. and C. Archie Randolph of 
Manitowoc and Caleb Randolph of Milwaukee, two grandchildren and one great grand-
child.
The casket was taken to the church from the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, at 11 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1955  P. 13
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[d. 07-23-1955/age 86 yrs./cause: arterionsclertic/bur. on Charles Randolph lot]
********
MARRIED AT MILWAUKEE
Chas. Randolph of this city and Mrs. M. Larke of Milwaukee were married at that 
city last week Tuesday. The bride organized the Royal Neighbors Lodge in this 
city a few months ago. While engaged in the work here she formed the acquaintance 
of Mr. Randolph. The members of the Royal Neighbors Lodge are delighted at her 
return to reside here permanently. Mr. Randolph who is a brother of Samuel Randolph, 
U.S. Marshall of this district, is the foreman of the polishers in the finishing 
department at the Hamilton Mfg. Co.  Mr. Randolph is much interested in fraternal 
orders. Besides being Venerable Counsel at the Woodmen Lodge here he is also 
secretary of the Odd Fellow Lodge and Director in the Moose lodge. His eminent 
fitness to hold positions in fraternal orders has kept him in one or more such 
offices for the past ten or twelve years.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 8, 1915


SAM'L RANDOLPH

FATHER OF SEN. RANDOLPH DEAD 
S. W. Sr., Died at Old Soldiers’ Home, Waupaca, Wednesday 
Samuel W. Randolph Sr., father of State Senator S. W. Randolph of this city, 
died at the old soldiers home at Waupaca Wednesday night. He would have been 
80 years old in September. Mr. Randolph had been ill several weeks. The cause 
of death was infirmities of old age. Three sons and one daughter, Samuel W. Jr. 
of this city, George who is a captain on one of the steel trust’s boats, Charles 
and Mrs. Frank Hessel, this city, survive.
For many years Mr. Randolph operated a cooperage here and later retired and made 
his home with his son until about two years ago when he went to Waupaca. He was 
a member of the G.A.R. Senator Randolph was with his father at the time of his 
death. The body arrived here at 2:40 this afternoon and was taken to the Randolph 
home. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Randolph 
home, 921 North Tenth street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 13, 1912 P.1
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[Samuel Randolph/bur. 06-15-1912/cause: subacute rienmaria]


SAMUEL RANDOLPH    (d. 1932

Samuel W. Randolph Jr. Is Found Dead In Yard
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD HERE 2 P.M. TUESDAY
Found Hanging From Tree In Yard of Home At Green Bay Early Sunday
While mentally deranged and suffering from a spell of melancholia, 
Samuel W. Randolph Jr., aged 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. 
Randolph Sr. of this city and a resident of Manitowoc until seven 
months ago, ended his life early Sunday morning by hanging himself 
from a tree in the rear yard of his home on Emily street in Green 
Bay. News of the death of Mr. Randolph, conveyed in telephone messages, 
proved a sad shock to his relatives and hosts of friends in Manitowoc.
Born and brought up in Manitowoc, "Sammy" Randolph, as  his friends 
familiarly knew him, was prominent in school and college athletics, 
returned to Manitowoc to engage in business, was a prominent golfer 
and his sudden death at Green Bay Sunday morning left his hosts of 
acquaintances here stunned. He was in charge of the Green Bay docks 
operated by his father in the freight transfer business at Lake 
Michigan and Green Bay ports.
The deceased gave no intimation of his intentions on Saturday. He had 
superintended the unloading of a boat at the docks Saturday morning, 
repaired to the Oneida golf course in the afernoon for a couple of 
rounds of golf, and with his wife had attended a dinner and card 
party
(Continued on page 14)
FUNERAL IS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY; IS FOUND HANGING
(Coninued from Page 2)
at a friends' home in Green Bay Saturday evening. They returned to 
their home shortly after midnight and while Mrs. Randolph retired 
for the night her husband remained downstairs to read the evening 
paper.
Remains Brought Here
It is believed that shortly after this he was stricken with an attack 
of acute meloncholia and went to the rear yard of the home to end his 
life. The body was found early Sunday morning.
The remains were brought to the Frazier mortuary here this afternoon 
from Green Bay and funeral services will be held from there at 2 
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the 
Presbyterian church. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Samuel Randolph Jr. was born in this city 26 years ago. He was educated 
in the schools here and graduated from the Lincoln high school here in 
the class of 1922. He was an athlete in his high school days, playing 
quarterback on one of the first high school elevens in the history of 
the central high school here under the coaching of Atty. Edward Meyer 
and M. Learned. After the completion of his high school course he 
entered Beloit college where he continued to play football under Coach 
"Tommy" Mills of that school.
Was With Father
Leaving school to enter the business world, the deceased first took up 
newspaper work. He worked as a sports writer on a daily newspaper at 
Rockford, Ill, where he first met his wife, who was attending school 
there. Returning to this city he engaged in the insurance business here, 
opening offices with Milton Stangel on South Eighth street. Later he 
became associated with his father in the Randolph Oil station on Franklin 
street.
Following the completion of his school work Mr. Randolph took to golf. 
He learned the game fast and soon became one of the leading golfers of 
the Lakeside club here. He took part in many inter-club and district 
tournaments, winning many trophies.
Five years ago he was married to Miss Madeline Zentner, daughter of 
Mrs. Elsa Zentner of this city. Two children were born to them (private).
A few years ago Mr. Randolph became associated with his father in the 
Randolph Freight Storage and Transfer business, operating docks in this 
city, Green Bay, Menominee and Gladstone. Last February his duties 
calling him to Green Bay almost daily, he decided to move to that city 
and since that time had been residing there, in active charge of the 
Green Bay docks, where the Randolph company carries on an extensive 
transfer business.
At this time the elder Randolph was just preparing to open new docks at 
Milwaukee, which would have left his son in complete charge of docks in 
the northern ports.
Funeral Tuesday
The deceased was a member of the Elks club in this city, the Lakeside 
Country club here and the Oneida golf club at Green Bay, and was also 
a member of Beta Theta Pi, a national college fraternity.
Besides his widow and two small sons, Mr. Randolph is survived by his 
parents, in this city, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Trost, Denver, Colo., 
who is motoring here from the west with her husband for the funeral, 
Miss Charlotte, at home and one brother, Frederick, a senior at Cornell 
University, who has not as yet left for school.
Friends may view the remains at the Frazier mortuary tonight and up to 
the time of the funeral tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 12, 1932 P.14
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[bur. 9-13-1932/age 26 yrs/cause: suicide by hanging/died in Green Bay, WI]


SAMUEL RANDOLPH    (d. 1941)

Funeral services for Samuel W. Randolph, 69, prominent Manitowoc resident 
who died in a Chicago hospital early Tuesday, were held this afternoon 
from the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The Rev. 
C.H. Phipps officiated.
The body was in state in the church auditorium from 10:30 this morning 
until the hour of services, 2 p.m.
Six nephews of Mr. Randolph, Charles Randolph, W.C. Randolph, Charles 
Frum, Albert Hessel, and Sylvester Ferguson of this city, and Herbert 
Holmes of Two Rivers, were pallbearers.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2
*******
[d. 10-28-1941 at St. Lukes Hosp., Chicago, IL/age 68 yrs./
cause: cancer of stomach]
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RANDOLPH SWORN IN FOR NEW FOUR YEAR TERM TODAY
Local Man confirmed by Senate as U.S. Marshal Takes Oath 
at Milwaukee Today. Held Recess Apointment Before
Samuel W. Randolph, of this city, who has held a recess appointment 
as United States marshal for the Eastern district of Wisconsin, 
today took the oath of office and was sworn in for a four-year term 
at Milwaukee. The ceremony took place at the office of the Federal 
building at 9:30 and Mr. Randolph will serve for four years from 
this date, the term expiring Feb. 1, 1920.
At the time Mr. Randolph was sworn in as United States marshal several 
months ago he took the office under a recess appointment made by the 
president, congress not being in session. With the convening of congress 
Mr. Randolph appointment was sent to the senate and was confirmed by 
that body Saturday.
Under the federal laws a govenment appointee serves from the date of 
appointment and swearing in for his term of office and when Mr. Randolph 
was sworn in today it was for a four-year term as provided for the U.S. 
marshal, dating from today. His services under the recess appointment 
does not affect his present term of office.
Following his oath of office today Mr. Randolph announced the following 
appointment of deputies and attachee of the office:
Chief deputy-Charles Woller, West Allis.
Deputy-B.W. Hayes, Kaukauna.
Deputy-W.E. Mccormick, Milwaukee.
Balliff U.S. court-H. Schlomovitz, Milwaukee.
The salary of the U.S. marshal is $4500 per annum.
Mr. Randolph was named upon recommendation of U.S. Senator 
Paul O. Husting.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 1, 1916 P.8


WILLIAM RANDOLPH

DEATH ENDS YOUNG LIFE 
William Randolph Was 27 Years Old—Funeral Tuesday.
William Randolph, brother to State Senator S. W. Randolph, died at the Holy 
Family Hospital early Sunday morning following meningitis which developed from 
tuberculosis from which he had been a sufferer for a year. Death was expected 
and came as a relief to the patient who was 27 years of age. Mr. Randolph was 
admitted to the state tuberculosis hospital at Wales a few weeks ago and 
appeared to be improving until meningitis developed, which removed any hope of 
recovery. 
The decedent was formerly employed by the Ann Arbor Co. here and later followed 
the lakes until forced by ill health to leave. He is the third of a family of 
six brothers to be deceased within a short time. The funeral will be held from 
the home of Senator Randolph on State street Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 30, 1907  P. 1
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William T. Randolph, brother of Senator S.W. Randolph, died at the Holy Family 
hospital Sunday morning. He had been in poor health for several weeks. His 
death was due to spinal meningitis which set in about a week before his demise. 
He was 27 years of age and was born and reared in this city. He was employed by 
the Ann Arbor Co. for some years, but later he had followed the lakes until his 
health failed. His untimely death is deplored by all who knew him. He is the 
third brother out of six who have died within three years. He is survived by his 
parents, three brothers, Samuel and Charles of this city, Capt. George Randolph 
of Cleveland, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Hessell of this city. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoonn from the home of his brother, Senator Randolph on 
North 7th street. Rev. Johnson of the Presbyterian church officiated. Interment 
was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 2, 1908 P. 1
*******
William Randolph, about whom we reported elsewhere as being brought back
from the state T.B. hospital, died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital. The 
deceased was born here 27 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1908
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[bur. 12-31-1907/cause: consumption]


BARBARA RANK

Mrs. Louis P. Rank (photo), 70, of 2110 Emerson street, who suffered a stroke 
at her golden wedding celebration on Wednesday, died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family hospital.
Funeral services wil be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Rev. E.A. 
Radey will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Rank, nee Barbara Roubal, was born in the town of Franklin in 1880 and 
married Louis Rank June 28, 1900. They lived on a farm in the town of Kossuth 
before moving to Manitowoc in 1930.
Survivors are the husband, two brothers, Frank of Rice Lake and James of this 
city; three sisters, Mrs. Martin Remaker of Cato, Mrs. Dan Dragovich of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Zigmunt of Francis Creek.
Mrs. Rank was a member of the Holy Innocents Altar society. The rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and friends may call at the 
funeral home after noon on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 3, 1950 P. 2
********
[bur. on Louis P. Rank lot]


CURTIS C. RANK

Curt Rank, age 58, of 1526 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, 
July 26, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday July 29, 1996, at St. Paul 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert 
Simensen with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born September 19, 1937, in Manitowoc, son of the late Norman J. and Edna 
Strodthoff Rank. Curt was a graduade (sic) of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1957. On September 2, 1963(?), he married the former Sue Mowrer in 
Valders. Curt was formerly employed with North Shore Distributing, Manitowoc. In 
1986(?) he established Timber Lodge Liquor as owner-operator. Curt enjoyed 
traveling with his wife Sue, quiet dinners at home with family and friends and 
the companionship of his dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Sue; a brother Norman Rank; a sister and brother-in-
law, Germaine and Donald Schroeder; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Jo 
Mowrer, all of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mike and Donna Mowrer, 
Manitowoc, Mary Jo and Gene Krueger, Two Rivers, Kaye and Ron (?) Schwalbe, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 
He is also survived by his two beloved dogs, Rosie and Bismarck. He was preceded 
in death by a niece, Kim Krueger.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Sunday evening, from 5-8 p.m. and 
Monday morning at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Humane Society Inc.
Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1996 P. A2
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[married/bur. on Norman and Edna Rank lot]


EDNA B. RANK

Mrs. Norman J. Rank, Sr., 61, of 1328 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Methodist Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. D. L. Wandschneider officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Edna Strodthoff March 27, 1902, in the Town of Newton, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Frosch Strodthoff. She was married to Norman Rank Oct. 9, 
1924, at Manitowoc. He died in June of 1943. She was formerly employed at the 
Manitowoc County Clerk's officie and more recently at Schuette Brothers Co.
Among survivors are two sons, Norman Jr., and Curtis of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Donald Schroeder of Manitowoc; mother; two brothers, Reuben of Chicago and Clarence 
of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mr. Harry Klug of Green Bay and Mrs. Edward Koch and 
Mr. Edward Bergene of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body 
will lie in state until time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 17, 1963 P. T-3
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[d. 05-17-1963/age 61 yrs./widow of Norman J. Rank]


FRANK RANK

Frank G. Rank, 65, of 925 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died at his home Wednesday 
of a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. 
Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rank was born Jan. 18, 1902, at Francis Creek, son of the late Peter and 
Louise Oswald Rank. He married Irma Stoffel April 21, 1925, at Manitowoc, and 
worked at Manitowoc Oil CO. from 1925 until 1942 and as a pipefitter at 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of the Steamfitters Local, Holy 
Name Society and as a 25 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 
No. 706.
Survivors include the wife, six sons, Donald, of St. Clark Shores, Mich., 
Clarence of Los Angeles, Richard of New Berlin, Wis., Lloyd of Burlington and 
Paul and Kenneth of Manitowoc, four daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Norma) Rusch and 
Mrs. Ray (Marcella) Schettek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Schettl of Two 
Rivers and Miss Eunice Rank of Denver, Colo., a brother, Edwin of Francis Creek 
and 17 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Friday 
where at 7:15 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 25, 1967  P. 18 
********
[d. 05-24-1967/age 65 yrs.]
(18 Jan 1902/May 1967/SSDI)


IDA HARRIS RANK    (d. 1962)

Iowa Deaths - Belle Plaine - Ida H. Rank, 82; services Sunday at 2; Peffers, 
Burial at Manitowoc.
Cedar Rapids Gazette, July 29, 1962
******
[d. 07-26-1962 at Iowa City IA/age 82 yrs./widow of Louis W. Rank/
bur. on Amelia Ricker lot]


IRMA RANK    (d. 1982)

Mrs. William (Irma) Rank, 62, of 923 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, June 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rank was born March 2, 1920, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late 
Charles and Lillian Meyer Kornely. She was married to William J. Rank, July 3, 
1943, at Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, William; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory 
and Patricia Rank of Manitowoc, Thomas and Candice Rank, and Terrance and Joyce 
Rank of Sheboygan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Horst Abel of 
Brookfield, and Patrice and Harold Tarpley of Whitewater; two brothers and a 
sister-in-law, Earl and Dorothy Kornely of route 2, Two Rivers and Gerald Kornely 
of Manitowoc; her mother-in-law, Theresa Worth of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Richard Klingeisen.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1982 P. 3


IRMA K. RANK    (d. 1996)

Irma K. Rank, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday, Janaury 18, 1996, at 
St. Mary's Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 1996, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. David Zimmerman will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Casket-bearers will be 
Irma's six sons, Donald, Clarence, Richard, Paul, Lloyd and Kenneth Rank.
Irma was born July 28, 1901, in Kewuanee, Wis., daughter of the late John G. and 
Anna McGowan Stoffel. She grew up and was educated at Kewaunee and graduated from 
Kewuanee High School with the class 1920. Irma married Frank G. Rank, April 21, 
1925, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on 
May 24, 1967. Irma was employed at Holy Family Hospital and Memorial Hospital 
until her retirement. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
Irma enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching and her family.
Surviving children include: Norma Rusch, Manitowoc, and special friend, Feliks 
Zagorski, Betty Humphreys, Two Rivers, Donald (Janice) Rank, Lewiston, Mich., 
Clarence (Delrose) Rank, Los Angeles,Calif., Marcella Schettek, Manitowoc, Richard 
(Nancy) Rank, New Berlin, Paul (Karen) Rank, Manitowoc, Lloyd (Ruth) Rank, Oshkosh, 
Eunice Coppola, West Sayville, L.I., N.Y., Kenneth (Mary) Rank, Brooks, Ore.; 29 
grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin (Peggy) Rank, 
Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Irma was 
preceded in death by three sisters; two brothers; four sons-in-law, Vernon O. 
Rusch, Donald Schettl, Ray Schettek, Peter Coppola; one daughter-in-law, Barbara 
Lesperance Rank.
Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. 
Saturday until the time of service.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Our thanks to Father Tom, the Sisters and staff at St. Mary's Home for the excellent 
care extended to Mother during her stay.
Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1996 P. A2
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[widow of Frank Rank]


JOSEPH A. RANK    (d. 1999)

Joseph A. Rank, age 87, of 8808 Greenstreet Rd., Maribel, died Saturday, 
September 18, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1999, at the 
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, with the Rev. Roberta Thomson officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Joseph was born April 8, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frerdinand and Helen 
Hockard Rank. He married the former Mabel Blank August 8, 1937. She preceded him 
in death April 20, 1984. Mr. Rank owned and operated a dairy farm, in the town of 
Cooperstown and also worked for Imperial Eastman, of Manitowoc, for 25 years. He 
was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc Chapter #706. He 
enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Ronald and Mary Rank, Maribel, 
Garry and Ellen Rank, Ft. Myers, Fla., Robert Rank, Manitowoc, Jerry and Karen Rank, 
Newark, Ohio; three grandchildren. Mr. Rank was also preceded in death by one son, 
Wayne, in 1965 and one brother, Lester Rank.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
until the time of services at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1999 P. A2


JULIE ANN RANK

Funeral services for Julie Ann Rank, still born daughter of Paul and Karen 
Sonnenberg Rank, of 1102 Green St., Manitowc, were held Thursday afternoon 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her parents, a brother, David, a sister, Susan, paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Frank Rank, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Sonnenberg. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 12, 1973  P. 16
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[age unknown-fetus/dau. of Paul E. Rank]


KENNETH C. RANK

Kenneth C. Rank, 58, of 1401 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rank was born Oct. 18, 1913, at Brillion, son of the late Peter and 
Wilhelmina Barth Rank. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
with the Class of 1933. He married Ruth A. Krainik Oct. 25, 1937, at 
Manitowoc. The couple located at Manitowoc. Mr. Rank was employed as office 
manager for the Manitowoc County Highway Dept.
Survivors include his wife and two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. George Mayerl, of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Memorials in his memory may be made to the 
heart fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 13, 1972
*********
[d. 10-13-1972/age 58 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ruth E. Rank lot-wife]
(18 Oct 1913/Oct 1972/SSDI)


LENA RANK

Mrs. Louis A. Rank, 64, nee Magdeline Schwartzenbart, of 1914 Washington 
street, died shortly after 11 o'clock this morning at the Holy Family 
hospital. She had been in failing health for some time.
Mrs. Rank was born in this city and always resided here. She is survived 
by the widower; three sons, George, of Milwaukee, Roy, of this city, 
Charles of Green Bay; daughter Mrs. Alvin Johnson, of Green Bay.
Funeral plans will be announced Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 21, 1942 P. 4
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Funeral services for Mrs. Louis A. Rank, who died here Saturday, will be 
conducted Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 
o'clock from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Peter A. Duerr officiating. 
The rosary will be recited at 7:30 tonight at the funeral parlors.
Mrs. Rank, who was born in Manitowoc on Feb. 20, 1878, resided in the city 
her entire life, except for three years at Whitelaw, where her husband 
operated a hotel from 1913 to 1916.
Born Magdeline Schwarzenhart, she married Mr. Rank on Sept. 20, 1900. 
Survivors besides the widower, include three sons, and a daughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 23, 1942 P.2
********
[Magdeline Rank/d. 02-21-1942/age 64 yrs./cause: uremia/wife of Louis Rank]


LOUIS RANK  (d. 1942)

Louis A. Rank 65, of 1914 Washington street, died shortly before noon today, 
following a two weeks illness. His wife, the former Magdeline Schwartzenbart, 
died February 21.
Survivors are three sons, George of Milwaukee, Roy of this city, Charles of 
Green Bay; daughter, Mrs. Alvin Johnson of Green Bay; brother, John, of 
Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Monagan and Mrs. Antia Naus, both of 
Milwuakee.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed from Monday noon on. The rosary 
will be recited Monday night at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 11, 1942 P. 4
*******
[d. 04-11-1942/age 65 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Magdeline Rank lot](note: age is off)


LOUIS P. RANK    (d. 1977)

Louis P. Rank, 100, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at the home.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 
9:30 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rank was born Aug. 15, 1877, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Peter and Anna Seidl Rank. He married Barbara Roubal June 28, 1900, 
in St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. While living in the Town of Kossuth 
Mr. Rank was a former clerk of the township. After moving to Manitowoc he was 
employed with Eastman Mfg. Co. and was also a salesman for Rawleigh Products 
and Moorman Feeds. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Mr. and 
Mrs. Rank celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1950. She preceded him 
in death July 2, 1950.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins. Three brothers and four sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1977 P. 3


LOUIS W. RANK    (d. 1909)

Death last week in Chicago of Louis Rank, a former resident of our city. 
The deceased reached the age of 32 and is survived by a widow and a child. 
The body was brought here and buried Saturday in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909
********
Louis Rank, a former Manitowoc man, who died at Chicago, was brought here for 
burial today,the body arriving at noon and the funeral being held direct from 
the C & NW station to Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Rank, who was a son of the late 
Wm Rank, was for years employed aboard the Goodrich line boats and was later 
attached of Rector's restaurant at Chicago. He was 32 years of age and leaves 
a wife and one child to mourn his death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 4, 1909
********
[bur. 09-04-1909/cause: carcoma]
(d. 2 Sept. 1909 at Fassavant Hosp. Chicago/from record of St. 
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


MABEL A. RANK

Mrs. Joseph (Mabel) Rank, 71, of Route 1 Maribel, died Friday afternoon, April 
20, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rank, nee Mabel A. Blank, was born January 28, 1913, in the Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Ida Guse Blank. She married 
Joseph A. Rank on August 7, 1937, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; four sons and three daughters-in-law, 
Ronald and Mary Rank of Kaukauna, Garry and Ellen Rank of Luckport, Illinois, 
Robert Rank of Green Bay and Jerry and Karen Rank of Newark, Ohio; a sister, 
Edna Beeck of Mishicot and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, 
Wayne, a brother and three sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Sunday afternoon, and at the church from 10 a.m. on Monday until the hour 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1984 P. 3
*********
[d. Green Bay, WI/wife of Joseph Rank]


NORM RANK    (d. 2009)

Norman G. Rank, age 84, of 1933 Andrea Lane, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday afternoon, 
Sept. 22, 2009, at his home.
Norman was born on April 27, 1925, son of the late Norman J. and Edna (Strodthoff) 
Rank. He graduated from Lincoln High School and UW-Oshkosh. Norman taught in 
Calumet County, the Waukesha Public School System and the Manitowoc Public School 
System, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church 
and their choir for more than 60 years. He participated in the ministry of music 
as guest vocal soloist in many area churches as well as with the Manitowoc Symphony 
Orchestra, Manitowoc Chamber Chorus and the Manitowoc Marine Band.
Norman also served as a docent at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. He was a life member 
of the Wisconsin Education Association, the Manitowoc Education Association, Phi Beta 
Sigma National Fraternity in Education, the Rahr West Art Museum and the Lakeshore 
Humane Society.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law: Germaine (Donald) Schroeder, Manitowoc; 
one sister-in-law: Sue Rank, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews: Michael Schroeder, Milwaukee; 
Stephen Schroeder, Madison; David Schroeder, Manitowoc; Lynn (David) Korinek, Mishicot; 
Lori (Peter) Stolz, Manitowoc; cousins: Pat (Michael) Chermak, Manitowoc; Terry (DeeDee) 
Rank, Manitowoc; Marion (Frank) Vogel, Green Bay; Dale Bergene; Roger Bergene; Robert 
Bergene; John Strodthoff, Winneconnie; Sr. Caritas, Manitowoc; Judy (Duane) Bloomquest, 
Hartland; Christine Strodthoff, Fox Point; Tina (Julius) Davis, Mequon; his beloved dog: Tyler. 
Other relatives and friends also survive. Norman was preceded in death by his parents; one 
brother: Curtis Rank.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Avenue, Manitowoc. The Revs. James Barnes and Thomas 
Dunham will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and 
friends may call at the church on Sunday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 5:30 
p.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Rank family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army or the Lakeshore Humane 
Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 25, 2009


NORMAN J. RANK SR.    (d. 1943)

Norman Rank Sr., 42, 1336 South Ninth street, a superintendent for the Paragon 
Electric Company, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a 
short illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Noah Bess officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Rank was born at Brillion in 1901, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rank. He 
accompanied his parents to Manitowoc when a boy. In 1924 he married Miss Edna 
Strodthoff. He was a member of the Eagles lodge.
Mr. Rank has been superintendent of the machine shop of the Paragon Electric 
company for many years.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Germaine, of this city; two sons, Norman Jr. 
and Curtis of this city; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rank, of this city; brother, 
Kenneth, of this city; sister, Mrs. George Meyerl, of this city.
The body may be viewed after seven o’clock Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1943  P. 2
*******
[d. 06-29-1943/age 42 yrs./cause: pentonitis]


PAUL E. RANK

Paul E. Rank, age 60, of 1002 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, January 3, 
1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 
held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6, 1997, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Rev. David Zimmerman will officiate at the service with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
He was born October 3, 1936, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Irma Stoffel 
Rank. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. He served with the United 
States Army as a paratrooper overseas in Germany. Paul was employed with Eck 
Industries as a core maker and received national recognition for his work. He 
married Karen Sonnenburg May 6, 1961, in Manitowoc. Paul was involved with Eck 
Foundry Incorporated Credit Union as a loan officer for 24 years and also served 
on the Board of Directors. 
Survivors include his wife, Karen; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Ann Rank, 
Manitowoc; one daughter, Susan Rank, at home; two very special grandchildren, Brandon 
and Chelsea Rank; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Delly Rank, Los 
Angeles, Calif., Ken and Mary Rank, Oregon, Don and Janice Rank, Michigan, Lloyd and 
Ruth Rank, Oshkosh, Richard and Nancy Rank, Milwaukee; four sisters, Eunice Coppola, 
Long Island, N.Y., Norma Rusch, Manitowoc, Betty Humphreys, Two Rivers, Marcella 
Schettek, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Sunday and then 
on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1997 p.A2
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[husband of Karen]


PETER RANK

Peter Rank, 80, of 1402 South Ninth street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday night at 
the Holy Family hospital. He suffered a stroke six weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Walker will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Francis Creek in 1870 and in 1896 married Miss Minnie Barth at 
Reedsville. They located in Brillion where Mr. Rank was employed as a tinsmith. 
In 1918 they located in Manitowoc where he followed the trade until retiring a 
few years ago. Mrs. Rank died seven years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Mayerl of Manitowoc; son, Kenneth of 
Manitowoc; brother, George of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. E. F. Darsow of 
Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Henry Huls and Mrs. Ed Engel of Milwaukee and Mrs. Al 
Yale of San Francisco; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 04-03-1951/age 80 yrs.]


ROBERT C. RANK    (d. 1988)

Robert C. Rank, 61, of Grafton, Wisconsin, died July 23, 1988 at his residence. 
Funeral services were held 2 pm this Tuesday afternoon at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Justin Pierce officiated and cremation followed.
Mr. Rank was born March 2, 1927 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of Roy J. Rank and 
the late Fern Marks Rank. Survivors include his father, Roy J. Rank of Manitowoc; 
a son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Janlee Rank of San Juan Capistrano, California; 
two daughters and a son-in-law, Pam Cover of Chicago, Illinois, and Kathy and Tom 
Wheatly of Aledo, Illinois; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Charlotte 
Rank of Conyers, Georgia and Don and Laura Rank of Silvis, Illinois; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Lynn and Jim Shebesta of Verona, Wisconsin; and five grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Rank.
Visitation was held at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 1 pm this Tuesday afternoon to 
the time of services at 2 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 26, 1988 page 14
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[d. 07-23-1988 at Grafton WI/age 61 yrs./cremains/bur. on Magdeline Rank lot]


ROBERT D. RANK    (d. 1944)

14-Month-Old Boy Killed By Car Backing From Driveway 
Robert Rank, 14-month-old son of Private and Mrs. Donald Rank, was killed 
shortly after 6:30 p.m. Saturday when a car driven by his uncle, Leroy Cain, 
21, backed over him in a driveway alongside the home at 614 York street. 
The boy sustained internal injuries and a skull fracture and was dead upon 
admittance to Holy Family hospital, according to Coroner Theodore Teitgen, 
who added that there would be no inquest. Cain rushed to a doctor’s office 
with the child immediately after the accident but found it locked and then 
took the body to the hospital.
Mother Suffers from Shock 
The shock of the accident proved too much for the mother, the former Helen 
Cain, 18, and she was taken to the hospital Sunday evening. The father is in 
service, stationed at Camp Tinker, Oklahoma, and is expected to arrive here 
soon.
According to the statement given police by Cain, brother of the boy’s mother, 
the child was struck with the left rear of the car and the left rear wheel 
passed over the body. Cain told Officers Anton Glysch and Harry Kasten that 
he had driven into the driveway just shortly before the fatal accident, coming 
from Cato.
He said he stopped for a few minutes and then his brother, Gordon Cain, 19, 
wanted to go to the police station to get a license for his bicycle. Gordon 
and Henry Borths, 16, of 610 York street, jumped into the car and Leroy Cain 
started backing the car out.
Betty Cain, 14, had been out playing with the Rank boy at the time the car 
drove into the driveway, and she was the first to notice that he was struck 
by the car as it backed out. She yelled and her brother stopped the car. 
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The 
body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of services.
Robert Rank was born in this city Feb. 1, 1943, just 17 days before his father 
entered the army. He is survived by the parents, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Jeannette Cain, city; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Worth of Kings 
Bridge.
Mrs. Rank and her son had been making their home with her mother, Mrs. Jeannette 
Cain, 614 York street, since her husband went into service.
Members of the family said the child was extremely fond of the uncle, Leroy Cain, 
and always ran to him to get in the car with him. They said they thought the boy 
was trying to get to the car and his uncle when the accident occurred.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1944  P. 1
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[Robert Donald/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/son of Donald Rank]


ROY RANK JR.

DEATH CLAIMS YOUTH OF 10
Roy Rank Jr. Dies Sunday After Illness of Two Weeks
Roy Rank Jr., 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rank, 1515 Philippen 
street, died Sunday at the home. He has been seriously ill for the past 
week.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the home of 
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Rank, 1914 Washington street, 
and at 9 a.m. from the St. Andrew's church. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The boy was born in this city October 14, 1924.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Robert and Wayne; and the 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rank, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duhame, 
city.
The body was removed to the Rank home on Washington street this 
afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 11, 1935 P. 2
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[bur. 03-13-1935/age 10 yrs./cause: acute endocarditis/
bur. on Peter Schwartzenbarth lot]


RUTH E. RANK

Mrs. Ruth Rank, 62, of 1782 Meadowbrook Dr., Manitowoc died Wednesday morning 
in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in 
Schneider and Purath Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rank, nee Ruth Krainek was born November 6, 1915 in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Edward and Clara Kreiser Krainek. She was graduated from Lincoln 
High School and was married to Kenneth Rank October 25, 1937 in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death October 13, 1972. Mrs. Rank was a member of Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary and First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons, Terry and David of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. 
A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call in Schneider and 
Purath Funeral Home from noon Friday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 15, 1978 page 3
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[widow of Kenneth C. Rank]


WAYNE L. RANK    (d. 1965)

Maribel Man Killed As Car Slams Tree
Head Injuries Take Life of Wayne Rank, 25
Hits Shoulder While Passing, Skids Into Ditch 
Rockwood—A passing accident a half mile north of this village on US Highway 
141 around 11:15 p.m. Friday resulted in the death of Wayne L. Rank, 25, of 
Rt. 1, Maribel.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said Rank died almost instantly of severe 
head injuries when his 1963 model convertible car slammed broadside into a large 
tree on the right side of the road. The coroner indicated that there would be no 
inquest.
(snip/traffic stats)  
County traffic police said Rank was northbound alone when he lost control while 
passing another car. His convertible hit the left shoulder, then skidded broadside 
down the highway for a considerable distance before it struck the tree in the 
right ditch.
Pinned in Seat
Norman W. Wilda of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, who was driving the car passed by Rank, said 
the other vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. There was no contact 
between the two vehicles.
(snip) 
The coroner said Rank apparently was enroute to his home at the time of the accident. 
He had left work at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, at 4 p.m. and did not go home for 
supper, according to Doctor Teitgen. He had been to the Corner Bar at Rockwood prior 
to the accident.
Funeral Tuesday 
Rank was born Dec. 27, 1939, at Manitowoc, son of Joseph A. and Mabel Blank Rank. In 
1944, he moved with his parents to Maribel where he attended St. John Lutheran School 
and was a 1958 graduate of Denmark High School. He had been employed the last six 
years at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. He was a past member of the National Guard, having 
served in Co. E, 127th infantry, for eight years.
He is survived by his parents. 
Turn to Page M-9 Co. 3 Man Killed  (Continued from Page 1) 
Four brothers, Gary of Morris, Ill., and Ronald, Robert and Jerry, at home and his 
paternal grandfather, Ferdinand Rank, of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and 
after noon at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1965  pp. 1, 9 
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[d. 06-04-1965/age 25 yrs./bur. on Joseph A. Rank lot]


WAYNE P. RANK

Wayne P. Rank, age 70, of Oceanside, Calif., passed away at home on Feb. 5, 2005. 
He had been stricken by a major stroke on May 3, 2003 while living on Hilton Head 
Island, S.C. He moved to Oceanside, Calif., in June, 2003 to continue rehabilitation 
at the home of his daughter, Deborah Sozzani.
He was born on Feb. 11, 1934 in Manitowoc, the son of Roy and Fern Marks Rank. He 
attended St. Boniface Grade School and Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. He earned 
a marine engineer license in Ludington, Mich., while working for the C & O Railroad 
in the car ferry division. He was employed by Medusa Portland Cement Company in 
Manitowoc, as chief engineer. He served on the Manitowoc City Council as alderman 
of the first district in 1964-1965. He was employed by the Medusa Portland Cement 
Company in Charlevoix, Mich., as production manager in the first automated cement 
plant in the world. He lived in Crystal Lake, Ill., while working as vice president 
of sales for Swanson Engineering and Manufacturing of Inglewood, Calif. He lived 
in Conyers, Ga., while working as principal field engineer for the Foxboro Company 
in their Atlanta, Ga., office. He lived in Orlando, Fla., and Hilton Head Island, 
S.C. where he was an entrepreneur working in the business of health and fitness.
He participated in tennis, golf, bowling, bicycling and sailing. He played in the 
Manitowoc Closed Tennis tournaments in the 1980's. He was a member of Central Church 
on Hilton head Island, S.C., where he led a Bible study. He married Charlotte "Dolly" 
Wagner on June 27, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. 
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlotte of Oceanside, Calif.; five daughters, 
Deborah (Robert) Sozzani of Oceanside, Calif.; Cynthia Triplett of Rocky Mount, N.C.; 
Mary (Titus) Carter of Deltona, Fla.; Renee (David) Owen of Columbus, Miss.; Angela 
(Ben) Seachrest of Sanford, Fla.; five sons, Roy Rank of Anchorage, Alaska; Lt. Col. 
Joseph (Paula) Rank of Fairfax, Va.; John (Kirsten) Rank of Brussels, Wis., Tom (Dawn) 
Rank of Deland, Fla.; one brother, Don Rank of East Moline, Ill.; one sister, Lynn 
(James) Shebesta of Vernona; five granddaughters, seven grandsons; three great 
granddaughters; two great grandsons; three sisters-in-law, Jean Wagner of Charlevoix, 
Mich.; Eileen (Bob) Schilawski of Decatur, Ill.; Ethel (Butch) Beers of Beaver Dam; 
and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by one 
granddaughter, Genevera Rank; his parents, Fern and Roy Rank and two brothers, 
Roy Jr., and Robert.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 1 pm at 
Calvary Assembly of God Church at 1155 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc. The Rev. Rich 
Ortel will officiate. The burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. A 
memorial fund has been established in his name for Operation Blessing at 977 
Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA, 23463.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 2005


WILHELMINA RANK

Mrs. Peter Rank, 70, died this morning at her home after a lingering illness.
She was born October 31, 1879, at Brillion. Her maiden name was Wilhelmina 
Barth, and 49 years ago she married Peter Rank at Reedsville. The couple lived 
in Brillion until 28 years ago, when they moved to Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband, Peter, and two children, Mrs. George Mayerl 
and Kenneth, both of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and four brothers, Raymond, 
August, Henry and Otto all of Brillion; five sisters, Mary, Edna and Tillie 
Barth all of Brillion, Mrs. Anna Fritsch of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Sam Stephens 
of Sturgeon Bay. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may view 
the body at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until time of burial.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 07-24-1944/age 70 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/wife of Peter Rank]


WILLIAM J. RANK

Mr. William J. Rank, 70, of 820 Reed Avenue, Apartment 206, Manitowoc, died 
Monday, April 29, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Parkside Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rank was born August 8, 1914, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of Theresa 
Strathmann Rank Worth and the late Rudolph Rank. For many years Mr. Rank worked 
a florist at Hansen The Florist in Two Rivers. Since 1967 he has been employed 
as a staff member at the Holiday House in Manitowoc. He married Irma Kornely on 
July 3, 1943, at Fort Worth, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1962. Mr. Rank 
served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in the European Theatre of War 
during World War II. Mr. Rank was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Patricia Rank of 
Manitowoc, Thomas and Candice Rank and Terrance and Joyce Rank of Sheboygan; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Horst Abel of Brookfield, Wisconsin, and 
Patrice and Harold Tarpley of Whitewater, Wisconsin; his mother, Theresa Rank 
Worth of Manitowoc; two brothers, Robert Rank of Milwaukee and Donald Rank of 
Kelso, Washington, eight grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Rank.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1985 P. 3
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[widower of Irma L. Rank]


AMELIA S. (BORCHERDT) RANKIN  (Emily Estella Rankin)

MRS. RANKIN IS CALLED BY DEATH 
Prominent Pioneer Woman is Summoned to Her Final Rest
Pneumonia, which developed from a severe cold which she contracted on New 
Year’s day caused the death Monday night of Mrs. Emily Estella Rankin, widow 
of the late Joseph Rankin, her demise occurring at the home on York street. 
The death of Mrs. Rankin removes one of the earliest pioneer residents of the 
county, she having come here in 1841 with her parents, who located first in 
Neshoto and later removed to Two Rivers. Mrs. Rankin came to the city in 1862 
after her marriage on April 17, that year. She was the daughter of Fred 
Borcherdt, who in the latter 60’s and early 70’s was publisher of the Tribune 
of this city, and later served as consul to Italy. After her marriage to Mr. 
Rankin, the couple came here to reside. Mr. Rankin was elected captain of Co. 
D, a local company of the Wisconsin 26th regiment and later he was elected to 
congress. Mrs. Rankin became prominent as a social leader and was one of the 
foremost ladies of the city and state. Since the death of Mr. Rankin twenty 
years ago, Mrs. Rankin had lived in retirement. She was 68 years of age at the 
time of her death, having been born in 1838. One son, only, Joseph Rankin, now 
a resident of Dallas, Texas, who is here, and three sisters and one brother 
survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Rogers 
of Fond du Lac officiating. Mrs. Rankin was a woman who was admired and loved 
by a large circle of friends and her death will bring personal sorrow to many.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 16, 1906  P. 1
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Mrs. Emily E. Rankin, widow of the late ex-congressman Joseph Rankin, passed away 
Monday afternoon at the residence on York street, after having been ill with typhoid fever 
for several weeks. She was 68 years old. She had been a resident of the county since 1841. 
She came to the city in 1862, shortly after her marriage to Mr. Rankin. Her husband died 
about twenty years ago. Mrs. Rankin is survived by one son, Joseph Rankin of Dallas, 
Texas, three sisters and one brother.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. Rogers of Fond du Lac 
officiating.
Mrs. Rankin was prominent in social circles of the city, and was held in high esteem by a 
host of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 18, 1906 
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Death Monday (15 Jan.) of Mrs. Emily Estella Rankin of pneumonia which followed a
cold she caught on New Year’s Day. She is the widow of Joseph Rankin who
died 20 years ago. Mrs. Rankin was born in Detroit in 1838, the daughter of Fred
Borcherdt, former publisher of the local Tribune and later Consul in Livorno.
She came to Manitowoc with her parents in the 40’s and married Mr. Rankin here in
1862. She is survived by one son, Joseph Rankin who resides in Dallas, Texas,
and who arrived here shortly before his mother died. Also surviving are 3 sisters and
one brother. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1906
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[cause: typhoid]
(Mrs. Emma A./d. 6 Jan. 1906/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
(Note: The 1 may have been left off the day of death in the church record)
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First publication January 26, 1906.
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County
In the matter of the estate of Amelia S. Rankin, deceased, in probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Amelia S. Rankie (sic) of Manitowoc, Wis., in said county, having been 
delivered into said court:
And W.H. Bates of Memphis Tenn., having presented to said court his petition 
in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Amelia S. 
Rankin died testate at the cith (sic) of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 
15th day of Jan., 1906 that said instrument is the last will of said deceased 
and that W.H. Bates 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 W.H. Bates.
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 20th 
day of February, 1906, 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 hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, 
previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Post a newspaper published 
in said Manitowoc County.
Dated January 18, 1906.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, February 22, 1906 P. 1


ARCH F. RANKIN

Arch F. Rankin, 67, or 3104 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the residence. The 
Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rankin was born Oct. 12, 1904, at Lakewood, Ohio, son of the late 
Arcb????d P. and Gertrude Fraser Rankin. He married Mary B. Worrall 
Oct. 12, 1935.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, Gilbert, of Manitowoc and a sister, 
Helen Ingram, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will 
be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or to charities 
of choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1972
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Arch F. Rankin, Attorney, Dies Thursday at 67 
Arch F. Rankin, of 3104 Waldo Blvd., attorney, died Thursday morning at Memorial 
Hospital. Mr. Rankin who had been in poor health for several months, was 67. 
Attorney Rankin had been a partner in the firm of Rankin, Nash, Spindler and Dean. 
He was admitted to the bar in 1926?
Mr. Rankin was born Oct. 12, 1904 at Lakewood, Ohio, son of the late Archibald P. 
and Gertrude Fraser Rankin. He married Mary E. Worrall of St. Louis Mo., Oct. 12, 
1955. 
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. 
and his law degree from the same university in 1927.
Headed Bar Association.
Mr. Rankin was secretary and a director of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., secretary of 
Heresite & Chemical Co. and a director of Burger Boat Co. Inc. He had been a 
director and secretary of Hamilton Mfg. Co. and had served 1940-41 as a member 
of the legal advisory board to the Manitowoc County Draft Board.
He had been a member and former president of Manitowoc County Bar Assn. and a 
member of the American Bar Assn. and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Mr. Rankin had 
been active in the building fund campaign of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA and 
was a member of the YMCA endowment committee.
During World War II he served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. He was 
stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington in the Pacific and completed 
military service at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 
Funeral Monday 
Mr. Rankin is survived by his wife, a brother, Gilbert, of Manitowoc and a sister, 
Helen Ingram, of Santa Monica, Calif. 
Private funeral services at the residence will be at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. 
William Harvey of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no 
visitation.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or to charities of choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1972  P. 12
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[Archibald F./d. 06-22-1972/age 67 yrs.]


ARCHIBALD PATERSON RANKIN

Archibald Rankin Dies at 85; Long Active in Shipbuilding 
Funeral Services Set for Friday 
Archibald P. Rankin, 85, active in Great Lakes Shipbuilding for many years, 
who was first vice president and a director of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Company when he retired in 1946, died Tuesday afternoon.
His death occurred at his residence 1416 Michigan Ave., following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the residence, Canon Franklin 
C. St. Clair of St. James Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Born in England in 1866 of Scottish ancestry, Mr. Rank began his career as a 
designer of marine machinery in Greenock, Scotland, with Rankin and Blackmore, 
a firm of marine engine builders headed by his uncle, Daniel Rankin.
Coming to Canada as a young man he married Miss Gertrude Agnes Fraser of Toronto, 
and in 1899 the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Rankin was associated 
with the American shipbuilding Company as its chief engineer. 
In 1913 Mr. Rankin came to Manitowoc to join Charles C. West, L. E. Geer and Elias 
Gunnell in the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. He was chief engineer and general 
manager and the company’s first vice president at the time of his retirement in 
1946. He remained a director of the company until his death.
Mr. Rankin was one of the best known figures in the marine industry of the Great 
Lakes.
In civic life he took special interest in the welfare and betterment of the youth 
of his community.
A member of the Manitowoc County Boy Scout Council for many years he was recipient 
of the Silver Beaver, the highest award for leadership service in Scouting in 1934. 
At the time he was vice president of the Boy Scout Council. Mr. Rankin is survived 
by his wife, Gertrude A. Rankin, a daughter, Mrs. William G. Ingram of Los Angeles, 
two sons, Gilbert F. Rankin and Arch F. Rankin, of this city; and four grand-
children.
The family suggests that instead of sending flowers friends who desire to do so 
make a contribution to a church or charity or to the Manitowoc County Boy Scout 
Council.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 14, 1952 P. 1
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[bur. 05-16-1952/age 85 yrs.]


FRANCES R. RANKIN

Frances B. Rankin, age 93, of 6316 Clover Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, 
June 18, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
In respect to her wishes, there will be no Funeral Services as cremation has taken 
place with burial of cremains to be at Evergreen Cemtery (sic), Manitowoc.
Frances was born January 26, 1905, in East Lansing, Mich., daughter of the late 
Chester and Grace Brownell Brewer. She attended elementary school in East Lansing 
and Columbia, Missouri. She continued her education at East Lansing High School 
graduating with the class of 1922. She furthered her education by attending 
Goucher College, Baltimore, Md., for one year, 1922-1923, and then attended the 
University of Missouri, Columbia, from 1923-1926 when she graduated. She then 
taught women's physical education in Carrolton, Missouri, from 1926-1929. She 
visited on the way, staying with her uncle and aunt, Leo and Bonnie Brownell, 
where in 1929 she met Gilbert F. Rankin Sr. of Manitowoc, whom she married on 
March 1, 1930, in the Episcopal Church, Columbus, Missouri, after which she 
moved to Manitowoc where she made her home for the rest of her life. He preceded 
her in death August 26, 1974. Frances was a member of First Presbyterian Church, 
first woman member of the Board of Education, founder of American Field Service 
program in Manitowoc, PEO, AAU, Clio Club, Tri-Hy-Y, Girl Scouts, and numerous 
others.
Survivors include one son, Gilbert F. Rankin Jr., Etna, N.Y. and Austin, Texas; 
four grandchildren, Anthony, Benjamin, Jennifer, Christopher; one great-grandchild, 
Isabel Claire Rankin; one sister, Jean Brewer Miller, Prairie Village, Kansas; 
nieces and nephew Molly (Will) Roland, Martha (Ted) Colburn, and Paul (Midori) 
Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert F. Rankin, Sr. in 1974; 
one son, James P. Rankin in 1995; one sister, Eleanor Brewer Shain; and one 
brother, Chester L. Brewer, Hr.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1998 P. 2
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[cremation]
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GILBERT RANKIN THIS CITY TO WED AT COLUMBIA, MO
At Columbia, Missouri tomorrow evening, the marriage of Miss Frances Brewer 
of that city and Gilbert Rankin, Manitowoc, will be one of the social functions 
of the year in the southern city, the wedding being solemnized at the home of 
the bride's parents. The bridal pair will leave shortly after the ceremony for 
a motor trip to Miami Beach where they will spend their honeymoon before 
returning to this city to take up their permanent residence.
The union is the outgrowth of a friendship formed here when Miss Brewer visited 
at the L. M. Brownell home, Mrs. Brownell being an aunt of the bride. Mr. Rankin 
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Rankin and is associated with the engineering 
department of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Rankin and 
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brownell will be among the guests at the ceremony.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 28, 1930 page 10


GERTRUDE FRASER RANKIN

Mrs. Archibald P. Rankin, 80, of 1416 Michigan Av., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
late Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. G. Ingram, at Los 
Angeles, Calif. 
Mrs. Rankin left Manitowoc a month ago to spend the winter with her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rankin home. The Rev. 
F. C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal Church will officiate and interment 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Rankin was born Gertrude Ann Fraser in Toronto, Can., in 1872 and in 1895 
was married to Mr. Rankin in that city. They came to Manitowoc in 1913 when Mr. 
Rankin became associated with C. E. West, L. E. Geer and Elias Gunnell in the 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. He was chief engineer and general manager and 
the company’s vice president at his retirement in 1946. He was a company 
director at his death in May, 1952. 
Mrs. Rankin was a member of the Clio Club and the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Manitowoc. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ingram of Los Angeles; two sons, Gilbert F. and 
Arch F., of Manitowoc, who flew west early Monday when advised of the serious 
illness of their mother; a sister, Mrs. Richard H. Keay of Brookline, Mass.; a 
brother, William of Toronto; and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1953 P. 16
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[Gertrude Agnes/d. 03-03-1953 at Los Angeles, CA/age 80 yrs.]


GILBERT FRASER RANKIN

Gilbert F. Rankin, 71, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at University 
Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at First Presbyterian 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. G.J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rankin was born Oct. 8, 1902 at Bay Village, Ohio, son of the late Archibald P. 
and Gertrude Fraser Rankin. He attended Washington High School, Manitowoc and was 
graduated from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., in 1924 with a Bachelor of Science 
Degree in mechanical engineering. He married Frances F. Brewer March 1, 1930 at 
Columbia, Mo. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. from 1924 to 1968 where 
he was chief engineer and vice president. He was a member of the board of directors 
of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., from 1972 until his death.
Mr. Rankin was a member of Honorary Engineering Fraternity, Tau Beta Pi; social 
fraternity, Phi Kappa Sigma, Manitowoc Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Blue 
Lodge, Wisconsin Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree and First Presbyterian Church, where he 
served as elder.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Gilbert Jr., of Ithaca, N.Y., and James P. of 
Austin, Texas; a sister, Mrs. W.G. Ingram of Santa Monica, Calif.; and four 
grandchildren. Schneider Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements. There will be no visitation.
Memorials in his name have been established for the Lincoln High School Scholarship 
Fund, Y.M.C.A., Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc or First Presbyterian church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 27, 1974 page 3
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[d. 08-26-1974 at Madison WI/age 71 yrs./bur. on A.P. and Gertrude A. Rankin lot]
(08 Oct 1902/Aug 1974/SSDI)
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GILBERT RANKIN THIS CITY TO WED AT COLUMBIA, MO
At Columbia, Missouri tomorrow evening, the marriage of Miss Frances Brewer 
of that city and Gilbert Rankin, Manitowoc, will be one of the social functions 
of the year in the southern city, the wedding being solemnized at the home of 
the bride's parents. The bridal pair will leave shortly after the ceremony for 
a motor trip to Miami Beach where they will spend their honeymoon before 
returning to this city to take up their permanent residence.
The union is the outgrowth of a friendship formed here when Miss Brewer visited 
at the L. M. Brownell home, Mrs. Brownell being an aunt of the bride. Mr. Rankin 
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Rankin and is associated with the engineering 
department of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Rankin and 
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brownell will be among the guests at the ceremony.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 28, 1930 page 10
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(The following is an obituary for his son)
James P. Rankin, age 59, of Austin and Bastrop, Texas, died Tuesday, 
August 29, 1995.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 
1995, at the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, 
Texas, 78705. Cremation will have taken place. Visitation will follow 
at the home of Tony Rankin and Megan England, 1210 Castle Hill St., 
Austin.
He was born April 23, 1936, in Manitwooc, son of Frances and the late 
Gilbert F. Rankin. He graduated from the University of Missouri and 
later served in Vietnam as a captain in the United States Air Force. 
Jim was an air traffic controller in Austin for 10 years and was known 
by his friends there as JP. For more than the last 15 years he farmed 
hay in both Webberville and Bastrop. Jim was a kind and gentle man 
whose generosity knew no bounds. He had an infinite trust in human 
nature and always looked for the best in people. He often opened his 
home to family, friends, and even strangers who soon became lifelong 
members of the extended Rankin family. As a free spirit Jim lived his 
life to its fullest and always encouraged others to do the same. He 
will be deeply and forever missed by his children, Jenny and Christer; 
his mother, Mrs. Frances B. Rankin, Manitowoc; a brother and sister-
in-law, Gilbert Jr. and Ingrid Rankin; many other special loved ones 
and friends, as well as his loyal dog, Spencer.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donation to be made to the 
Austin Center for Battered Women.
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, Texas, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1995 P. A2


JOSEPH RANKIN

The health of Hon. Jos. Rankin is not so good as reported last week and he is 
steadily sinking. He is still able to sit up and maintains the same cheerful 
undaunted position but it is evident he cannot last much longer. His limbs are 
swelling and symptoms of blood poisoning are manifesting themselves.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 22, 1885 P. 3
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ATTENTION G.A.R.
The remains of our late comrade Hon. Jos. Rankin will arrive in Manitowoc 
Wednesday evening, and the funeral will take place (probably) on Thursday 
afternoon. All Comrades of H.M. Wakler Post, G.A.R. are ordered to meet at 
the Post Rooms an hour before the time fixed for the funeral in order to 
attend. Comrades will advise themselves as far as possible of the time 
fixed and be present. All veterans of the late war are invited to fall in 
with the Post.
H.C. Buhse, Commander.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 26, 1886 P.3
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From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1886:
Joseph Rankin, Representative in Congress, died last Sun. and was buried Thurs.,
28 Jan.
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Cause of death: Bright's Disease/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
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Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Joseph Rankin, March 25, 1886, 
Delivered in the House of Representatives and in the Senate, Forty-Ninth Congress, 
First Session:  Address of Mr. SPOONER, of Wisconsin.
Mr. President, in offering here a tribute to the memory of Joseph Rankin, late 
a member of the House of Representatives from Wisconsin, I do not come to the 
mere perfunctory discharge of a customary duty.  My acquaintance with Mr. Rankin 
commenced fourteen years ago, when we were associated in the legislative service 
of our State. He was of one political faith, I of another, but our friendship 
commenced with our acquaintance and ended only when his life went out.
The formal story of his life is soon told. He was born at Passaic, N.J., 
September 25, 1833, and died in the city of Washington on the 24th of 
January, 1886. At an early age he removed with his parents to Connecticut, and 
soon thence to Homer, N.., where he lived until he was twenty-one receiving a 
fair academic education. His boyhood and youth were in no wise peculiar, except 
in the originality and strength of purpose which afterwards marked his manhood.
In 1865, just of age, he sought, alone, a home and fortune in Wisconsin, then 
still one of the frontier States of the far West, settling in Mishicot, in the 
county of Manitowoc, which county with little interruption, thereafter remained 
his home. Upon his advent to Wisconsin he entered a mercantile career, in which 
he was quite successful.
Early he developed an interest in, and an aptitude for, public affairs, and in 
1860 he was elected a member of the assembly, in which body he served with credit.
The silvery notes of the war bugle quickly won him from the paths of peace, and in 
October, 1862, he bade good-by to the loving woman who had been but a little time 
his wife, and enrolled himself in the Army of the Union as Captain of Company D, 
Twenty-seventh Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers. He, with his regiment, participated 
in the siege of Vicksburg and in many skirmishes and battles. From the date of his 
muster-in to June 30, 1864, he was, save for a month or two, present and in service 
with his company. He served as an acting assistant inspector-general from February, 
1865 to August, 1865, when, with the rank of major, he was mustered out with his 
regiment.
He was a brave and skillful officer and dearly loved by the men of his command.
From the close of the war he resided in Tennessee until 1868, when he returned to 
Wisconsin, making his home at Manitowoc.
In 1872, 1873, and 1874 he was elected to the assembly, and in 1876 he was elected 
to the State senate, in which he served for six years.
He was elected to the Forty-eight Congress and re-elected to the Forty-ninth.
Mr. Rankin easily distinguished himself throughout Wisconsin as a legislator. In 
truth, the work of legislation seemed natural to him. He was not technical nor 
obstructive, but nothing in legislation escaped him. He knew from the beginning what 
some legislators seem never to learn—that niggardliness in public expenditure is 
wastefulness and that true economy lies nearly always in the direction of liberal 
expenditures for public purposes; but he was always alert and powerful to prevent 
extravagance. He was not known to study pending measures, but his remarkable power 
of quick analysis searched every measure, and, at the proper time, his objection to 
a loosely drawn or bad bill was sure to come, in a few crisp, sharp sentences, which 
went to the heart of the subject. His knowledge and mastery of legislative details 
seemed intuitive and complete. He was, during his entire legislative career in the 
State, a marvel in this respect to his associates. His grasp of public affairs and 
policies as broad, strong, and accurate. As a parliamentarian he was of great skill, 
and as a presiding officer he excelled. In no sense an orator, he was, what is of 
more value in the service of the people, a good debater, keen, incisive, fertile in 
resources, and quick at repartee. His memory was strong and retentive, and while he 
was not a student, somehow he was always ready, and well ready, to meet every call 
which duty made upon him.
He was independent and proud-spirited; not obstinate, but firm. When he had decided 
what he ought to do no persuasion nor influence nor threat nor charm could swerve 
him a hair’s breadth from the line he had marked out.
His integrity as a man and as a public servant was above suspicion.
Of fine presence, he was a delightful companion, cheery, hospitable, and full of 
generous impulses, but possessing withal a quiet dignity which never for a moment 
left him. From the early days of his Wisconsin life to the end he was known among 
the people as “Joe” Rankin, and went by no other name.  
This popular familiarity of in no sense a belittling of him. It was simply a tribute 
to the qualities which compelled the respect and friendship of men, and it out-lived 
him, for o-day, though “he sleeps the sleep that knows no waking,” the old, familiar 
name is tenderly spoken from one end of the State to the other. 
I never knew a man who would do more with alacrity and delight to serve a friend, nor 
one more loyal and steadfast in his friendship. He was not effusive or demonstrative,
but his friendship needed no nursing. Absence did not change it. Adversity only 
strengthened it.
He was tender as well as brave. He would fight his way with sturdy blows through a 
score of men to avert an outrage or to right a wrong; yet the sobbing, half-clad 
stranger child upon the city street found him always a ready listener and a ready helper.
He was, too, essentially a modest man. Turn to the Congressional Directory and you 
will find descriptive of his Army record and service only these seven words: “Served 
in the Union Army three years.”
This was quite characteristic of the man. I venture to say that no one ever heard from 
him of any good deed he had done, although in his life there was abundance of good 
deeds and unobtrusive, unheralded charities.
By a kindly law of our humanity the voice of criticism is hushed at the new-made grave.
But Rankin’s life has left no stress upon his friends to invoke for his name and fame 
this protection, for while this strong man had, of course, his faults and weaknesses, 
they were forgotten even before he died, and were not such as, if remembered, would 
stand, unforgiven of men, against him.
He was a Democrat always, and a leader in his party, potential, as a leader should be, 
in its councils. At one time he was chairman of its State central committee and directed 
and led the party forces. As a party manager he was wary, devoted, tireless, and able.
However hopeless the contest, he always contrived to compel the respect and attention 
of his adversaries and to give them great trouble and anxiety. While he never lost sight 
of the party flag nor allowed his troops to straggle, his warfare was honorable and his 
methods reputable.
He loved the truth and hated falsehood. The man whose word was not good in politics was 
to him unworthy of confidence in business. The “campaign lie”: had no place in his 
armory of party weapons. Slander he thought the weapon of the coward. He could not 
tolerate even in the heat of a political battle—
    Low-breathed talkers, minion lispers,
    Cutting honest throats by whispers.
Once I knew him, in a summary way and in a close campaign, to stamp out with indignation 
well worthy of his manliness a slander which, while it was helping temporarily his party, 
was unjustly wounding in heart and home an opponent who was his bitter personal enemy.
He was pitiless in his detestation of pretense and hypocrisy, and a sham reformer of 
either party found in him an unrelenting foe.
With him politics never entered the domain of friendship as a disturber. I have heard 
him often quote with great delight the beautiful words of Garfield at Columbus, upon his 
election to the Senate, words day by day so happily illustrated in this Chamber:
I say, moreover, that the flowers that bloom over the garden wall of party politics are 
the sweetest and most fragrant that bloom in the gardens of this world, and where we can 
early pluck and enjoy their fragrance it is many and delightful to do so.
And when the committee representing the Congress bore his dead body back to Wisconsin, 
of the thousands who gathered from far and near to join in the last sad rites about his 
grave there were no sincerer mourners than those who had fought against him in vigorous 
party fights of many years.
Those of us who knew him well confidently expected that with his peculiar talent for 
legislation he would become, after a little time, conspicuous in the larger field to 
which the people had called him. But this was not to be. Shortly after the end of the 
first session of the Forty-eight Congress he was stricken with a malady slow but sure 
in his undermining word, and from then there was ever by his side, with almost palpable 
presence, the angel of death. And well he knew it. This man’s character and strength 
were never better illustrated than by his sickness and death. He seemed to say:
If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, and hug it in mine arms.
Calmly he set himself to guard with tender forethought the wife and children from around 
whom his strong arms were soon to fall forever. With patient skill he gathered together 
some of the fragments which in the generous days of his strong manhood he had scattered 
by the way. And when at length his task was done, it was well done.
Then, though he had no hope of life, he would not lay away the harness. Few who hear 
me knew him, but none I think will soon forget the pathetic story of his last journey 
to the Capitol. With high resolve, he traveled with wife and children and death from 
his distant home to take the oath as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress. Once again 
only he dragged himself to the Capitol, weary and weak, but nerved and inspired by the 
purpose to serve a friend who had once served him.
Then he awaited the final muster-out. Then this man, who with unflinching courage had 
faced death upon the field of battle and with the wild music of war ringing in his ears, 
calmly and as unflinchingly faced him again in the quiet of the sick-room. He sat and 
watched the lengthening shadows as peacefully as one looks from the window upon the 
sunset when the day is done. No murmur of discontent or revolt was heard from his lips.
He seemed only intent to force the old-time cheeriness into his wan face, in the hope 
to lighten the heavy blow to the loved hones who watched about him. Considerate to the 
end, almost his last word was an injunction to his attendant not to let his dear ones 
know of the keep pain which he was suffering.
Then when he knew the time was come, that journey was ended, with passionate love he 
gathered his remaining strength for the last embrace of wife and children, and in the 
agony of that parting there came to him—
                       The sinless, stirless rest,
                       That change which never changes.
He said to me not long before he died, thinking, I believe, that it would be my duty to 
speak of him in the Senate, “If you ever mention me, talk of me as I am.” This, Mr. 
President, I have done. In a plain way, but with affectionate purpose, I have spoken 
of him as he was, as I knew him, as my honored colleague knew him, as the people of 
Wisconsin knew him, and as with tender pain he will be remembered in that State.
Mr. Sawyer. Mr. President, I second the adoption of the resolutions offered by my 
colleague.
The President pro tempore. The question is on the adoption of the resolutions. The 
resolutions were unanimously agreed to.
Mr. Sawyer. As a further mark of respect to the memory of deceased, I move that the 
Senate do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to; and the Senate accordingly adjourned.” 
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On receipt of the news of Congressman Rankin's death flags were hung 
at half mast from the flagstaff of the G.A.R. Society, Chas. Beers 
shipping office and other places in the city. Expression of regret, 
and sympathy for the afflicted family, were heard on every side.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 26, 1886 P.3
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CONGRESSMAN RANKIN DEAD
Though long expected the death of Hon. Jos. Rankin comes to this 
community with a heavy shock. He died about 2 P.M. on Sunday. In 
course of the afternoon a dispatch from Gen. Bragg to Supt. John 
Nagle conveying the melancholy intelligence was received but owing 
to the heavy storm the fact was not generally known till next 
morning.
During the last ten days of his life he had suffered greatly but the 
end was peachful and he passed quietly away.
Mr. Rankin was born in 1833 at Passaic, N.J. From there the family 
removed to New York when he was but two years old. In 1854 he came 
to Manitowoc Co. and settled at Mishicott where he entered into 
mercantile business. He was naturally prominent in his town and held 
a number of town offices. He also represented that district in the 
Assembly. He voluntered early in the war and was elected 1st Lieut. 
of Co. A. 5th Wis. but a disagreement with Temp. Clark who was Capt, 
led to his resignation, and he went in later as Capt. of Co. D. 27th 
Wis. where he served until the end of the war. He paid great attention 
to the comfort of his men and was the most popular officer with his 
command we ever knew.
After the war Mr. Rankin went south and managed a cotton plantation 
for two years, but the pursuit was not congenial and he returned to 
Manitowoc, where he again actively entered politics. He was chosen a 
member of the County Board and was also for two terms city clerk of 
this city, and for five years represented his district in the Assembly. 
In 1876 he was elected State Senator and was twice re-elected (sic). 
In 1882 he was elected to Congress in this, the fifth district and in 
1884 was re-elected and was serving his second term at the time of his 
death.
In politics he was a strong partizin always seeking the supremacy of 
his party but his partizanship never was allowed to interfere with his 
personal friendships. It is safe to say that he had as many warm 
personal friends outside the lines of his party as within it. His ability 
to make friends and to keep them was most remarkable. He was always doing 
kind and charitable acts in the most unexpected ways and at the most 
unexpected times.
He leaves his wife, one daughter aged 17 and his son Joe. age 10, to 
mourn his loss. They were all with him in his last moments and his last 
conscious act was an effort to sooth and cheer his children as they took 
their last farewell.
It is said he leaves his family $18,000 to $20,000 in notes and securities. 
He has also insurance policies on his life amounting to $7.000 more and 
a little real estate in Manitowoc Co. His entire property has been left 
to his wife.
His body will be brought to this city for interment and is expected will 
arrive here on Wednesday Eve. It will be accompanied by members of the 
family and a delegation from the Senate and House of Representatives. The 
delegation will include Senators Sawyer, Blackburn and Jones, Congressmen 
VanSchaick, Bragg, Stevenson and Guenrher of Wisconsin, Henderson of 
Illinois, Carleton of Michigan and Johnson of New York. Post Master General 
Vilas may accompany the party if he can arrange his official duties and his 
health permits.
Our citizens are making preparations to suitably observe his funeral. 
Delegations from the City Council and other bodies will leave to-morrow 
morning and meet the funeral party in Milwaukee. The orders of United 
Workmen and Knight of Honor, of which deceased was a member will attend, 
as will the milltia companies and the Grand Army of the Republic. In the 
latter Society are many members of Mr. Rankin's old company. These are 
specially desirous of showing every respect to the memory of their former 
commander.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 26, 1886 P.3
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THE FUNERAL.
The funeral of Mr. Rankin on Thursday last was with out doubt the most 
notable event of the kind ever within the city. It drew together the 
greatest number of noted and prominent men in every line of life ever 
seen here. Besides the Congressional delegation the Governor and entire 
body of state officers, delegations from the State Senate and House of 
Representatives, were present. A large delegation from the Miswaukee (sic) 
commandery of the Loyal Legion of which deceased was a member represented 
the military element of the state and contained many noteworthy individuals. 
Every one of the surrounding counties sent large numbers of prominent 
citizens. It is said that the head of the funeral procession reached the 
cemetery more than a mile distant before the line had formed at the church 
door.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 2, 1886 P.3


MARY B. RANKIN

Mrs. Mary B. Rankin, 76, of 3104 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
July 15, 1987 at the family residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, 
July 18 at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home. Rev. David Klutterman will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rankin was born October 8, 1910 at St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late 
George Henry and Emeline Warfield Worrall. She married Archibald F. Rankin on 
October 12, 1935 at St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death June 22, 1972. 
Mrs. Rankin was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.
Survivors include a brother, James Worrall of West Lafayette, Indiana; a sister, 
Mrs. Helen W. Payne of St. Louis, Missouri, nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc at 10:30 am Saturday 
morning. There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials 
would be appreciated to St. James Episcopal church or the charity of the donor's 
choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 16, 1987 page 20
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[widow of Archibald Rankin]


CHARLES I. RANSOM

Charles I. Ransom, 72, of 2130 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Phipps Memorial 
Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase 
Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military gravesite services will be conducted by the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659.
Mr. Ransom was born July 22, 1898, at Nashville, Iowa, son of the late 
Charles and Mrs. Ellen Puttle Ransom. He was a veteran World War I, 
serving from March 21, 1917 to March 9, 1919, and also a veteran World 
War II, serving from Feb, 5, 1942, to Sept. 5, 1943. He married Viola 
Krainik April 10, 1944, at Milwaukee. The couple located at Milwaukee 
until moving to Manitowoc in 1963. Mr. Ransom was a life member in the 
Military Order of the Purple Heart, the DAV Fred Gettleman Post No. 44, 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659, and also a member of the 
Retreads.
Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Ellen Ransom, of Iowa; 
brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at 
the chapel until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, November 16, 1970, p. 12-T
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[d. 11-15-1970 at Wood Milwaukee WI/age 72 yrs./bur. on
Viola K. Ransom lot]
(22 Jul 1898/Nov 1970/SSDI)


VIOLA K. RANSOM

Mrs. Viola K. Ransom, 74, of 2130 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc died 
unexpectedly Tuesday at her residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in First Presbyterian 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ransom, nee Viola Krainik, was born July 17, 1904, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. She attended 
Manitowoc Public Schools and was graduated from old Washington High 
School. She was married to Charles Ransom April 10, 1944, in Milwaukee, 
residing in Milwaukee for a time before moving to Denver, Colo. They 
returned to Milwaukee for a short time before moving to Manitowoc in 
1958. Mr. Ransom preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Ransom was a 
member of First Presbyrerian Church and past worthy matron and 50 
year member of Order of Eastern Star No. 196.
Survivors include a brother, Paul Krainik, and a sister, Mrs. Roy 
(Alice) Peronto of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother 
preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, Apr. 25, 1979, p.3
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[d. 24 Apr 1979/age 74 yrs/widow of Charles I. Ransom]
(17 Jul 1904/Apr 1979/SSDI)


ELINOR (KAWALLE) RANTZOW

DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS OF MRS. RANTZOW
Ill Since February, Death Came as Relief to Sufferer
Mrs. Edward Rantzow, nee Kawalle, died at the hospital this morning 
after an illness since February, death coming as a welcome messenger 
of relief. 
Decedent was a native of this city, born here July 21, 1886, and had 
always made her home in Manitowoc. She is survived by a husband, five 
brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 20, 1917, Page 1
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FUNERAL OF MRS. RANZOW TO BE TOMORROW
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Edward Ranzow will be held from the 
home of Mrs. S.A. Morris to the German Lutheran church, with interment 
at Evergreen. Mrs. Ranzow was 31 years of age and is survived by her 
husband, four sisters, Mrs. S.A. Morris, Mrs. Emil Heideman of this 
city, Miss Ottillie Kewalle of Milwaukee and Mrs. Chas. Hoess of Juneau 
and five brothers, Richard of Milwaukee, Edward of Chicago and William, 
Carl and Hugo Kewalle of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 21, 1917, Page 8
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Mr. and Mrs. Rantzow and Gerhard Kaulitz of Hustisford; Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles Hoefs, Juneau, Wis.; Erwin Kowalle, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. 
Richard Kewalle and Miss Ottilie Kewalle of Milwaukee have returned 
to their respective homes after attending the funeral here of the 
late Mrs. E. Rantzow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 23, 1917, Page 3
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Edward Rantzow, who was here for the funeral of his wife, has returned 
to Milwaukee. His mother, Mrs. H. Rantzow, who also attended the funeral, 
returned this morning to her home at Hustisford.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 24, 1917, Page 5
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[bur. 08-22-1917/cause: carcinoma of uterus/bur. on Edward Rantow lot]