BEVERLY REINICKE    (d. 1969)

Mrs. Beverly Reinicke, 45, of 931 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reinicke, the formerly Beverly Zankle, was born June 9, 1923, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Ed and Minna Wiesman Zankle. She attended Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., and Layton School of Art, 
Milwaukee.
Survivors include a son (Private), and her parents, of Manitowoc. A sister 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 1, 1969 P.11
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[bur. on Edward J. Zankle lot]


BEVERLY REINICKE    (d. 1989)

Beverly Reinicke, 60, of 130 Redoak Rd., Asheville, North Carolina, died Tuesday, 
November 7, 1989 at Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 pm Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Reader William Mueller of First 
Christian Science of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reinicke was born July 3, 1929 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Raymond 
and Marguerite Sharp Luecke. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later 
studied Music at Lawrence University in Appleton. She was an active member of 
Pi-Beta-Phi Fraternity and an active church organist. Mrs. Reinicke was past PTA 
President of the Buchannan and McKinley Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 1963 
to 1967. She was a member of the County Club of Asheville, Christian Women’s Club 
and First Church of Christian Science. Mrs. Reinicke was Assistant Manager of 
B & F Transfer (United Van Lines) from 1977 to 1988. She married Bruno Reinicke, 
July 3, 1954 at Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc until 1960, then moving 
to Elm Grove, Wisconsin from 1960 to 1964. Later they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
from 1964 to 1988 and since have resided in Asheville, North Carolina since July 
of 1988.
Survivors include her husband, Bruno; a son, Paul B. Reinicke of Marion, Iowa; two 
daughters, Victoria Reinicke of Waterloo, Iowa and Sarah Reinicke at home in 
Asheville, North Carolina.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm this Thursday 
and from noon until the time of services on Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1989 page B8
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[died at Asheville NC/age unk. wife of Bruno Reinicke]



BRUNO CARL REINICKE

Bruno Carl Reinicke, age 85, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away Sept. 13, 2006, 
at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville, N.C., after a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at the 
Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry McCann will 
officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Born Feb. 10, 1921 in Chicago to Bruno Paul and Elizabeth Woelke Reinicke, he 
moved back to Germany in 1928 where he later served in World War II as a Luftwaffe 
pilot. He attended the University of Munich, then moved to Manitowoc where he 
married Beverly Luecke in 1954. He worked for Kurth Malting, then moved to Cedar 
Rapids, Iowa, and worked in corn production for 24 years before retiring to 
Asheville. Bruno was very active in photography and painting exhibiting in many 
shows throughout his life. He loved to travel around the world and was an avid 
gardener. 
Bruno is survived by his daughters: Victoria Kullen and Sarah Marshall; sons-in-
laws: Kevin Kullen and David Marshall; his sister: Johanna Schaefer; and his sister-
in-law: Gerri Reinicke. He was preceded in death by his wife: Beverly Luecke; his 
son: Paul Bruno Reinicke; and his brother: Hans Reinicke. 
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of service 
at 2 p.m. at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 South Eighth Street, 
Manitowoc.
No newspaper cited
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The following is his mother's obituary:
Mrs. Elisabeth Reinicke, 83, of Kottenheim, West Germany, died Sunday, Nov. 29.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, in Germany.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruno C. and Beverly Reinicke 
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Manitowoc, and Robert H. and Geraldine 
Reinicke of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Johanna and Claus Schaefer of 
Detroit, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by her husband, Bruno P. Reinicke, a sister, and a brother.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2, 1981 P. 3


ANNA REININGER

Mrs. Anna Reininger, 73, widow of Anton Reininger, stone-cutter and early-day 
volunteer fireman who died three years ago, died at 10:45 o'clock last night at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Vitek, 401 N. Tenth street. She had been 
in poor health for some time.
Before her marriage she was Anna Dvorak. She was born in Bohemia May 4, 1866 
and came to the United States with her parents when she was three years old. The 
family settled in the Town of Kossuth. She was married to Mr. Reininger in September, 
1882, and they spent their entire married life in this city. Mr. Reininger was 
employed as a stone cutter by the Nespor firm.
Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Vitek, one son, Rudolph, both of this 
city, one grandson and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier Mortuary after 7 o'clock tonight. Funeral 
services will be held there Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. F.C. St. 
Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 29, 1939 P.2
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[cause: hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on Anton Reininger lot]


ANTON REININGER

FORMER STONE CUTTER DIES 
Services For Anton Reininger To Be Held Thursday 
Anton Reininger, 78, retired stone cutter and one of the last survivors of 
Manitowoc’s early day volunteer fire companies, died Tuesday at the home of 
his daughter, Mrs. Frank Vitek, 401 North Tenth street. 
Mr. Reininger had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral Thursday 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. The Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. James church will 
officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Reininger was born in Bohemia. When a boy of 14 ( or 11?) he accompanied 
his parents to this country. The family located in this city. He learned the 
stone cutter’s trade and was employed in the city during his active life.
When volunteer fire companies were organized in Manitowoc more than 50 years 
ago Mr. Reininger enrolled as a member. He served for a number of years, his 
last chief being the late August ____. 
Widow Survives 
In 1882, Mr. Reininger married Miss Anna Dvorak of Kossuth.
Survivors are the widow, a son, Rudolph, city; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Vitek, 
city; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 30, 1936  P. 12
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[cause: uremic coma]


EDNA REININGER

Mrs. Rudolph Reininger, 39, of 515 North Tenth street, died Tuesday night. She 
had been an invalid for years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Reininger, nee Edna Mahnka, was born in this city in 1898 and was married 
to Rudolph Reininger in 1915. Survivors are the widower; son, John, city; mother, 
Mrs. Ida Schooley, city; sister, Mrs. Walter Bugenhagen, city, and two grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the hour of 
the services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1937  P. 2
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[bur. 09-17-1937/age 39 yrs./cause: post operative shock/
bur. on Rudolph Reininger lot]
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(Mrs. Rudolph Reininger nee Edna Mahnke/d. Sept. 14, 1937 age 39 yrs. 4 mo.
21 da./from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)
*******
Miss Edna Mahnke and Mr. Rudolph Reininger were married Saturday evening at the 
home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Frank Vitek, North 10th St. The ceremony was 
performed by Judge Chloupek. The wedding was a quiet affair, only relatives of 
the contracting parties being present. The couple will reside in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1915


JOHN REININGER

J. REININGER DIES, HOSPITAL
Local Carpenter Had Been In Failing Health
John Reininger, 49, local carpenter, whose health was failing for several 
years, died at the Holy Family hospital at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Unmarried, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Reininger, one 
brother, Rudolph Reininger,and one sister, Mrs. Frank Vitek, all of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. William F. Hood, rector of the 
St. James Episcopal church, at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
at 2 p.m., Thursday, and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 to 9:30 o'clock tonight and 
until the time of the funeral Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1932 P. 2
*******
[cause: acute intestinal obstructiny-peritonitis/bur. on Anton Reininger lot]


RUDOLPH REININGER

Rudolph J. Reininger, 64, of 933A S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc Jan. 6, 1892, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton
Reininger, and 42 years ago married Miss Edna Mahnke. She died in 1937. In 1939
he married Mrs. Hazel Mattie. When a young man he was employed in the shops of
the Goodrich Transit Co. and was employed by the North Western Railroad for 14
years. For the last seven years he was employed at the Manitowoc Equipment 
Works and was a member of Federal Labor Union No. 23858.
Survivors are his wife, son, John, of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1956  p.19
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[d. 01-02-1956/age 64 yrs./cause carcinoma of liver]
********
Miss Edna Mahnke and Mr. Rudolph Reininger were married Saturday evening at the 
home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Frank Vitek, North 10th St. The ceremony was 
performed by Judge Chloupek. The wedding was a quiet affair, only relatives of 
the contracting parties being present. The couple will reside in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1915


VIOLET MARIE REININGER

Violet M. Reininger, age 83, of 515 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
January 22, 1999, at her residence.
Private Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 25, 1999, 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank.
She was born April 12, 1915, in Coogan, Iowa, daughter of the late George and 
Nora Musgrove Yohanek. She married John R. Reininger on March 17, 1933, in 
Waukegan, Ill. She was a member of First Presbyterian church, Manitowoc. 
Violet enjoyed taking care of the Greenhouse at the Manitowoc Senior Center 
for many years.
Survivors include her husband, John, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, 
Roger and Nancy Reininger, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law,, Nancy 
and James Campbell, Reedsville, Carol Hybers, Stockton, Calif.; two brothers 
and one sister-in-law, George and Jo Yohanek, Cordova, Charles Vallejo Sr., 
Manitowoc; one sister, Eva St. Martin, Sparks, Nev.; nine grandchildren; ten 
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 24, 1999


ALBERT H. REINKE

Albert Reinke, 47, of 636 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at 
University Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Revs. Bruce Hanstedt and Donald Schneider and a nephew, the 
Rev. Thomas Tews, will officiate.
Mr. Reinke was born Dec. 18, 1927, at Shawano, son of the late Harold and 
Alice Dustin Reinke. He attended Manitowoc schools. He had been employed in 
the City of Manitowoc engineering office as supervisor of road construction 
and later for James Cape and Sons Construction Co. of Racine. He married 
Shirley Tadych Feb. 19, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He 
was a member of Laborers Union No. 1067 and First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, Daniel, Douglas, Greg, Tony and Peter, 
and two daughters, Kathy and Jayne at home; six sisters, Mrs. Lorena Thirsk, 
of Arlington Heights, Ill., Mrs. Walter (Jeanette) Tews, of Antigo, Mrs. 
Elaine Naworth, of Temple Texas, Mrs. Donald (Diane) May, of North Miami, Fla., 
Mrs. William (Mary Louise) Mahlock, of Green Bay and Mrs. Bruce (Nancy) Ehret, 
of Brown Deer and mother-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Tadych of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time 
of service. 
Schenider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1975  P. 17 
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[d. at Madison WI/cremains]


BERNHARD REINKEN

Bernhard Reinken, the well-known cigar manufacturer, died Sunday afternoon
from a stroke. Although Mr. Reinken had not been feeling totally well recently, 
no one guessed its danger. The deceased was born 76 years ago in Losum, Germany, 
and came to America in 1866 directly to Manitowoc. In 1869 he founded the cigar 
and tobacco business which he was operating with his son Heinrich up to the time 
of his death. His wife had preceded him in death several years ago and since then 
he had been living with the aforementioned son. In addition to him he leaves 2 
other sons and a daughter; Louis in Colorado Springs, and Charles in Belen, New 
Mexico, and Mrs. Henry Gerpheide also there. The funeral will be held this 
afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908
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Bernard Reinken, an old settler of this city, died last Sunday afternoon of heart 
failure at the home of his son. Henry Reinken on Washington street, aged 76 years. 
He had not been feeling well for several days but his condition was not considered 
serious and his death was not expected.
Mr. Reinken was born at Lesum, Germany, in 1832. He was married in his native 
country and with his wife and two children came to this county in 1866, locating 
in Manitowoc where he had resided ever since. He engaged in the Manufacture of 
cigars and was probably the oldest cigar maker of the city. His son Henry has been 
associated with him in business for several years. He is survived by four children, 
Henry of this city, Louis of Colorado Springs, Charles and Mrs. Henry Gerpheide of 
New Mexico.
The funeral was held this afternoon from the German Lutheran church. Interment was 
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1908
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Bernard Reinken Who Opened Cigar Factory in 1869, Dies Suddenly
ILLNESS OF LESS THAN ONE WEEK'S DURATION
Bernard(sic) Reinken, pioneer and veteran cigar manufacturer of the city, died 
suddenly Sunday afternoon from an illness of less than one week's duration, his 
demise occurring at the home of his son, Henry Reinken, 1516 Washington Street. 
Mr.Reinken was past 76 tears of age had been indisposed for several days but 
his condition was not considered serious and his death is a great shock to 
family and friends.
Mr. Reinken was a native of Germany and was born at Lesum and emigrated to America 
in 1866 after his marriage, being accompanied by his wife and two children. Coming 
direct to this city, Mr. Reinken engaged in business here in 1869, established a 
manufactory and retail store which is now conducted under the firm name of B. 
Reinken & Sons, Henry Reinken being associated with his father.
Despite his age, Mr. Reinken had visited the store and factory almost daily and 
was there on Tuesday last. Four children, three sons and a daughter survive Mr. 
Reinken whose wife died several years ago. The children are Henry, this city; 
Louis, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Henry Gerpheide, Belen, New Mexico and 
Charles of the same city.  
Mr. Reinken was a man universally esteemed and had a wide acquaintance throughout 
the county. He was a quiet and unassuming but a man of strong character and business 
ability and integrity and his death will be mourned by many who knew him best. 
Funeral arrangements have not been made, availing word from the children who reside 
abroad, but the burial will be held from the German Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Aug. 17, 1908 
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[Bernard/bur. 08-21-1908/cause: arteris tulerosis]
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First publication September 3, 1908.
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Bernhard Reinken, deceased.-In probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Bernhard Reinken of City of Manitowoc in said county having been delivered 
into said court.
And Henry Reinken of City of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to 
said court his petition in writing duly verified representing among other 
things, that said Bernard Reinken died testate, at City of Manitowoc in 
said county, on the 16th day of August 1908, that said instrument is the 
last will of said deceased and that Henry Reinken is named therein as 
executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate 
and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Henry Reinken.
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 2?th day of September 1908 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 August 31, 1908.
By the Court
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Wyseman Attorney.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, August 27, 1908 P. 16


CATHARINE ELISABETH REINKEN

Catharina Elisabeth Reinken (nee Vielstich) wife of Bernhard Reinken, died 
Saturday morning at the end of a 12 year illness with rheumatic fever. Mrs. 
Reinken was born 1842 in Lesum, Germany, married in 1864, and then came to 
Manitowoc with her husband in 1865. In addition to her husband, she is 
mourned by 3 sons and a daughter - Henry, who is a member of the firm of 
Bernhard Reinken & Son; Louis, who runs a business in Colorado Springs; Mrs. 
Henry Gerpheide in Belen, New Mexico; and Carl also in Belen where he has
a position in the store of his uncle, Mr. John Becker. Another son, Bernhard,
died 5 years ago. Among the decedent’s 8 sisters is Mrs. Pastor C. Dailes of 
Ripon, Wisconsin, who is here at present. The funeral was held Wednesday 
afternoon from the funeral home under the direction of Pastor C. Machmueller.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906
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DIED:
Mrs. Bernard Reinken, a resident of the city for many years, passed 
away last Saturday morning, at the family residence on Twenty-third 
street, after a lingering illness extending over a period of twelve 
years. She was about 64 years of age at the time of her death. She 
was a native of Germany and came to Manitowoc forty-one years ago. 
A husband and four children survive to mourn her loss. The funeral 
was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, Rev. 
Carl Machmiller officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 22, 1906  pg. 1
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[bur. 02-19-1906/cause: rheumatism]


HELEN E. REINKEN

Mrs. Henry Reinken Answered Final Summons Late Today.
Death, at 3:30 this afternoon, ended the suffering of Mrs. Henry Reinken, who 
had been a partial invalid for years. Mrs. Reinken’s death followed a severe 
attack of several days ago and had been expected for 48 hours past. 
Mrs. Reinken was one of the best known residents of the South Side and her 
death will be a shock to her friends. The husband, and aged mother and sisters 
survive. The family home is on Washington street.
Mrs. Reinken was a woman of rare accomplishment and education and her home was 
ideal and her death will an irreparable loss to her husband and who within a 
year has been called upon to mourn wife and father. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 9, 1909   P. 1
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Death Friday last week, following a long illness with a tumor, of 
Mrs. Henry Reinken (nee Helene Wimmler). Mrs. Reinken was born 
19 April 1869 in Gera, Thuringia, and came to America as a child 
with her parents. In 1889 in Milwaukee she married Henry Reinken, 
the well-known cigar manufacturer, with whom she lived happily for 
20 years. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by 
her 84-year old mother and several sisters. The funeral was Monday
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909
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FUNERAL ON MONDAY
Death of Mrs. Henry Reinken is Deplored by Many Friends
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Reinken will be held from the late home, 1516 
Washington Street, Monday afternoon at 2., Rev. Machmiller officiating. Mrs. 
Reinken's death is deplored by many friends who knew and admired her for a 
beautiful character and a life that was devoted to the happiness of her family 
and friends. Mrs. Reinken was 39 years of age and this year would have celebrated 
the twentieth anniversary of her marriage had she lived. Death was due to 
complications arising from an ailment of long standing. Though a sufferer for 
years, Mrs. Reinken was patient and uncomplaining. Her mother, who survives, is 
past 84 years of age and a husband, three sisters and two brothers also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 10, 1909
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[bur. 04-12-1909/cause: sclerosis of card.]


HENRY J. REINKEN

Henry J. Reinken, 81, pioneer Manitowoc business man, died Sunday 
afternoon at the Holy Family hospital of a heart ailment. He had 
been a patient at the hospital for 10 days.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church 
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemtery.
Mr. Reinken, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Reinken, was born 
in Germany in 1864. A year later his parents moved to Manitowoc. His 
father established one of the first cigar factories in this section 
of the state in 1869 and later founded the downtown store on South 
Eighth street, under the name of B. Reinkena and Son.
When a young man, Henry Reinken was a salesman for the large Chicago 
wholesale tobacco house, and in 1889 married Miss Helen Wimmler of 
Milwaukee. They moved to Manitowoc when Mr. Reinken became associated 
with his father and brother, Louis, in the business here. Following 
the death of the elder Reinken the two sons operated the business. 
Mrs. Reinken died in 1909.
Survivors are two brothers, Louis of this city and Charles, of Plainview, 
Tex.; a nephew, Captain L.A. Reinken, of the U.S. Navy and a niece, Ann, 
wife of Captain W.V.R. Vieweg, of the U.S. Navy.
The Reinken store will be closed Wednesday, the funeral day. The body 
may be viewed at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 22, 1945 P.2
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[d. 01-21-1945/age 81 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on Ben Reinken 
lot-his father]


LOUIS REINKEN

Louis Reinken, 83, of 835 South Eighth street, pioneer Manitowoc cigar store 
operator, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital following a week’s 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
He was born in this city in 1865 and when a young man located in New Mexico, 
where he was employed by an uncle. He later moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., 
where he married Miss Johnson. His wife died 35 years ago and three years 
later he came to this city to go into business with his brother, Henry. The 
latter died five years ago.
He disposed of the B. Reinken Sons company to Arnold Gaestel a year ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. W. V. R. Vieweg of Newport, R. I.; son, Captain 
Arthur Reinken of Arlington, Va., brother, Charles of Plainview, Texas; and 
three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 2, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 05-05-1949/age 83 yrs./bur. on Ben Reinken lot]


MARIE REISENBICHLER

Name: Reisenbuhler, Mary
D.: 12/31/1869
B.: 4/11/1820
Reg. D.: 1/15/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 49 Yrs.
B.P.: Austria
D.P.: Manitowoc
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Quehl
Spouse: Joseph Reissenbuhler
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.73
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(Frau Maria Reifen Reisenbichler born Braunesberger or Pramsberger/
b. 11 Apr. 1820/d. 31 Dec. 1869/from First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church records 1856-1874)


GUSTAV M. REISNER

Gustav M. Reisner, age 83, of 1526 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
September 16, 1997, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 1997, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will 
accorded (sic) for Mr. Reisner by Drews-Bleser American Legion Post #88.
Gus was born June 2, 1914, in Ingadine, Mich., son of the late Gustav and Pauline 
Mantey Reisner, Sr. He married the former Violet A Norris. Gus was employed by 
Pickands and Mather Great Lakes Shipping company for 36 years. He retired in 1970 
as a merchant marine chief engineer. He was a member First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and the Golden Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc. He also had served with 
the United States Coast Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Violet; a daughter, Bonnie Reisner, Green Bay; three 
brothers, Art (Helen) Reisner, Arnold (Muriel) Reisner, Carl (Bonnie) Reisner, 
all of Deckerville, Mich.; a sister, Ada (Kenneth) Wagester, Remus, Mich.; also 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends survive. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; a brother, Irvin Reisner; and two infant sisters.
Friends may call at the Harriagan Parkside Funeral Home Friday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1997 P. A2


VIOLET A. REISNER

Violet A. nee Norris Reisner, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc County Health Care 
Center, was called home to her eternal rest on Monday, May 21, 2007, at the 
Manitowoc County Health Care Center. 
Violet was born on Nov. 30, 1912, in Manitowoc to the late Alvin and Mary Lutzke 
Norris. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 1930. 
Upon graduation, she entered the Holy Family School of Nursing, and later went 
on to work at Manitowoc Aluminum Goods. On Jan. 10, 1948, Violet married Gustav 
Reisner at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. She was a 
member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and a former member of their 
Ladies Aid. 
Violet is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Reisner, Manitowoc; also nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gustav; her 
parents; and her two brothers, Lester and Howard Norris. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc from 10 a.m. until the beginning of 
the funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Rosenow will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The family would like 
to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
Dr. Tracy Hoffman, and Hospice Advantage of Sheboygan for their consistent compassion-
ate care they provided to Violet. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 2007 
********
Violet A. Reisner 
Funeral services for Violet A. nee Norris Reisner, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc 
County Health Care Center, who was called home to her eternal rest on Monday, May 21, 
2007, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 
May 24, 2007, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
David Rosenow officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at 10 a.m. at the church until the time 
of service. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 2007 


RUTH REITER

Ruth Vivian Reiter, 76, 3737 Dickinson Rd., DePere, died Thursday, April 15, 1993 
at a local nursing home. Ruth was born September 5, 1916 in Two Rivers to her late 
parents, John and Hattie (Mastor) Bentley.  
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Reiter and Bud Burgess, Green 
Bay; two sons, John Reiter, Green Bay and Ron Reiter, Green Bay; three grandchildren, 
Dawn, Lori and David.
Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., DePere, from 10 am to 
11 am Saturday. Funeral 11 am Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Anthony 
Dolski officiating. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Fri., Apr. 16, 1993   page 6
*******
[d. at DePere WI/bur. on John Bentley lot]


JOSEPH REITH

Death of Joseph Reuth(sic) of Manitowoc on Sun. in the County Asylum 
"an old Upright citizen".
Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1887
********
(From 1870 Manitowoc census ward 1:
Joseph Reit age 58 carpenter; spouse Martha age 53)

(From 1880 Manitowoc census ward 1:
Joseph Reit age 66; Martha Reit age 63)

(From 1885 Manitowoc state census:
J. Reit 1 male and 1 female in household)

(Only Mrs. Reit is on the 1895 census)


MARY REITH

Another one of the early inhabitants of Manitowoc, who has watched its growth 
almost from the beginning, passed away at an early hour this morning. Mrs. 
Martha Reith(sic) died this morning at three o'clock. She was in her 82nd year, 
having been born Sept. 4, 1816.
Mrs. Reith came to this city about forty-five years ago with her husband, Joseph 
Reith. They lived happily together here, enjoying the confidence and esteem of 
many friends until 1887 when Mr. Reith succumbed to the relentless hand of death. 
No children came to bless their union and since the loss of her beloved helpmate, 
Mrs. Reith has lived along at 1226 South Eighth Street, patiently waiting the 
time to come when she should join her husband on the other shore.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Richter, who have for years have been neighbors and friends 
have kindly looked after her wants in her declining days. A few days ago, when 
her health began to fail, she was removed to St. Mary's Hospital where she might 
be better cared for and it was there she breathed her last. The funeral services 
will be held Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 16, 1899 page 1
*********
Death yesterday of 82-yr. old Mrs. Martha Reith(sic) of old age. She was 
born 04 Sep. 1816 and came to Manitowoc 45 years ago with her husband
and has lived here ever since. Mr. Reith preceded her in death 12 
years ago.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899


CHARLES REITHMEYER

Charles Reitmeyer(sic), 81, Dies at Residence Today
Charles Reitmeyer, 81, retired farmer, died today at the home at 422 North 10th
street.
He was born in Germany and came to the county when 19 years old. He was married
in 1881 to Mary Benk who survives. He operated several farms, including one near 
St. Nazianz. Nine years ago he moved to Manitowoc.
Mrs. John Diedrich, St. Nazianz, and three grandchildren also survive.
The body will be at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home until the hour
of the funeral, and can be viewed after Thursday noon.
Services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 8:45 a.m. and at Sacred
Heart church at 9 o'clock. Father William Grace will officiate and burial will
be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1934  p.4
*******
[cause: myocarditis]


MARY REITHMEYER

Mrs. Charles Reitmeyer(sic), 94, of 920 North Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday
morning.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Mary Denk in Germany in 1857 and came to Manitowoc at the age of
20 years. Seventy years ago she was married to Mr. Reitmeyer. They resided in
St. Nazianz and Manitowoc. Her husband died 18 years ago.
Survivors ar a daughter, Mrs. John A. Dietrich of St. Nazianz, three grand-
children and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon, where the rosary will
be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 7, 1951  p.2


ALEXANDER REITMEYER

Alex Reitmeyer Dies in City…
Alexander Reitmeyer, one of the city’s old residents, died at his home, 1306 
South Ninth street, this morning, aged 82. Death was due to general debility. 
Mr. Reitmeyer was a native of Austria, born Nov. 4, 1832 and came to this 
country in the fifties, locating in the town of Franklin where he resided up 
to 14 years ago when he came to the city. Mr. Reitmeyer is survived by a 
widow and twelve children—Mrs. J. Berden, Uberndale; Mrs. E. Greibling, city; 
William, Newton; Fred, Cato; Mrs. W. Mayerl, city; Alex, Jr., Ingalls, Mich.; 
Joseph, Cato; Michael, Wagner; John, McAllister; Louis of Franklin and Charles 
of this city (sic--1 child not listed). 
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 15, 1914  P. 3
*******
[bur. 08-18-1914/cause: chronic diarrhea/burial on Fred LOTZ lot]


GEORGE J. REITMEYER

George J. Reitmeyer, 70, of 1010 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reitmeyer was born Nov. 2, 1902, at Ingalls, Mich., son of 
the late Alex and Theresa Kreuz Reitmeyer. He was graduated from 
Stephenson High School, Stephenson, Mich. Mr. Reitmeyer retired 
in 1967 after being employed for 22 years at Cool City Cleaners, 
Two Rivers. He married Marguerite Anderson Sept. 3, 1927, at 
Kenosha. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters; three brothers, a sister 
and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Reitmeyer was preceded in death by a son, 
two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street 
entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a vigil service will be 
held at 7:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 11, 1973
********
[d. 10-11-1973/age 70 yrs.]


LOUIS REITMEYER

Louis Reitmeyer, 83, of 722A S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died after a coronary 
attack Saturday evening at the home of a son, Edward, 2505 Clark St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. Kern will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Reitmeyer was born in 1878 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Alexander 
and Mary Lotz Reitmeyer. He married Pauline Wellner Sept. 11, 1906, at St. Michael 
Catholic Church, Whitelaw and the couple farmed the homestead property until 1939, 
moving then to Manitowoc. Mrs. Reitmeyer died in 1943.
Mr. Reitmeyer, the last in a family of 13, was a member of Holy Name Society of 
St. Paul Church.
Surviving are the son, Edward Reitmeyer, and a granddaughter, Nancy Reitmeyer, of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1961  P. 15
********
[d. 09-30-1961/age 84 yrs.]


MARGUERITE M. REITMEYER

Mrs. Marguerite Marge Reitmeyer, 71, formerly of 1812 Clark St., Manitowoc,
died early Tuesday morning in Holy Family Extended Care Facility.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday in St. Boniface Catholic Church,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and commital services
will be held Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reitmeyer, nee Marguerite Anderson was born Aug. 14, 1907, in Woodstock,
Ill., daughter of the late Robert Anderson and Mary Weisang Anderson. She was
married to George Reitmeyer Sept. 3, 1927, in St. Thomas Catholic Church,
Kenosha. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1931. She had been employed as a 
bookkeeper for various Manitowoc business firms. Mr. Reitmeyer preceded her
in death Oct. 11, 1973.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, DeLoris and Patick(sic) Sepnieski
of New Holstein; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hopper of Florence, Wis.; three sisters,
Mrs. William (DeLoris) Hill of Florence, Mrs. Jerry (Audrey) Shakoain and Mrs.
Julius (Jean) Sanchez of the State of California and five grandchildren, 
Patrick, Steven, Margaret, James and Matthew. A son preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Homme after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1979 p.3
*******
[widow of George J. Reitmeyer]


MARIA REITMEYER

PIONEER WOMAN LEAVES MANY DESCENDANTS
Death claimed one of Manitowoc's oldest resident this morning when 
Mrs. Mary Reitmeyer died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Mayerl, 
on South Ninth street. The deceased was eighty six years old and had 
been failing for the past several years. She was born in Germany and 
came to this country at the age of fourteen, making her home with her 
parents in Baltimore for six years, when they moved to Manitowoc. She 
was married to Alexander Reitmeyer and they made their home on a farm 
near Franklin. The couple moved to this city twenty two years ago. Her 
husband preceded her in death nine years ago. She was the mother of 
thirteen children, ten of whom are living, two daughters, Mrs. Mary 
Berday, Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. W. Mayerl, Manitowoc, and eight sons, 
Frederick and Alexander of Ingalls, Mich.; William, Whitelaw; Joseph, 
Cato; Michael, Wagner, Wis; John, McCallister; Charles, city and Louis, 
who resides on the old homestaed at Franklin. Also fifty eight grand-
children and fourteen great grandchilcren.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home on South Ninth 
street, the Rev. Menke officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News. Friday, March 23, 1923 P.1
*********
[bur 03-26-1923/cause: general debility/bur on Fred Lotz lot]


PAULINE REITMEYER

Mrs. Louis Reitmeyer, 57, 722 South 20th street, died this noon at the home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at nine o’clock from the St. Paul’s Catholic church. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Reitmeyer, nee Pauline Wellner, was born in Franklin in 1886 and was 
married to Mr. Reitmeyer in 1906.
Survivors are the widower; son, Edward, of this city; two brothers, John, of 
Maribel, Louis, of Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Kubsch, of route 2, 
Cato, Miss Margaret Wellner of Denmark; and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed from Thursday evening on at the funeral home. The rosary 
will be recited Thursday evening at 7:15.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 3, 1943  P. 2
*******
[d. 11-03-1943/age 57 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/wife of Louis Reitmeyer]


HERBERT L. REMIKER

Mr. Herbert L. Remiker, 82, of 1432 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 29, 
1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Reinbold Pfeffer 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Remiker was born September 27, 1905 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc county, 
son of the late Joseph and Mary Stefl Remiker. He grew up and was educated in the 
Town of Franklin. Mr. Remiker sold cars most of his life, retiring from Lauson 
Chevrolet after many years with that Company. He married Kathryn Kirby. She preceded 
him in death in 1975. Mr. Remiker was a member of Chevrolet Legion of Leaders, Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus council No. 710.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Bette and Cy Calcord of Burbank, 
California and Shirlee and William Gugure of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, John 
Gigure, Ann Hoffmeister, Amy Gigure, Sarah Gigure and Betsy Gigure; a great grandson, 
Sam Gigure; three brothers, Elmer Remiker of Reedsville, Victor Remiker of Clarks 
Mills and Joseph Remiker of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hastreiter of Cato; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Edward Remiker.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 8 pm Monday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm by Deacon Don Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., July 31, 1988 page 21
********
[widower of Kathryn R. Remiker]


KATHRYN R. (KIRBY) REMIKER

Mrs. Herbert L. Remiker, 69, of 1432 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Remiker, nee Kathryn R. Kirby, was born Sept. 8, 1905, in the Town of 
Franklin, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth O’Connor Kirby. She was 
married to Herbert L. Remiker Nov. 10, 1926, at Milwaukee, settling at 
Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Bette Peckorn, of Los 
Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. William (Shirlee) Gigure, of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
John Kirby, of Brillion and Norbert Kirby, of Waukesha; three sisters, Mrs. 
Thomas (Bessie) Hayden and Mrs. Mary Cavanaugh, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon 
(Veronica) Rapp, of Mill Valley, Calif., and five grandchildren. Two brothers 
and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a wake 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1975  P. 4
*******
[wife of Herbert L. Remiker]


RUDOLPH REMMER

UNKNOWN DEAD MAN KILLED IN FALL IS IDENTIFIED
VICTIM OF CLEVELAND ? IDENTIFIED AS RUDOLPH REMNER, MILWAUKEE, 
BODY MAY BE CLAIMED BY FAMILY
Identity of the man who died at the hospital in this city yesterday from 
injuries which he sustained in an accident at Cleveland Monday night when 
he fell from the roof of a building while engaged in cleaning a chimney, 
has been established, though no relatives have yet been located. 
Information has been received by L.A. Schmitz, of the county board’s poor 
committee, that the man is Rudolph Remer, the information having been 
obtained at Clover where the man is said to have spent some time lately. 
Residents there, who knew the man, have been asked to view the body here 
to make certain the identification. Remer, according to reports made to 
Mr. Schmitz, had been at Clover and in that vicinity for several weeks 
and left there Sunday or Monday, presumably on his way to Milwaukee, 
which is believed to be his home. 
One report says that the man is a resident of Sheboygan. The man’s face 
was so badly disfigured in the accident that positive identification will 
be a hard matter but Clover people are certain that the dead man is Remner. 
The body is at the Frazier undertaking rooms and is to be held while an 
effort is made to locate relatives in Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 23, 1915, Page 1
*********
[cause: fracture of skull]


OWEN OSCAR RENEAU

Owen Oscar Reneau, infant son of Michael Reneau and Barbara Anhalt of Manitowoc 
was born and died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Private memorial services for the family will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
March 15, 2001, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Otto 
officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Barbara; his maternal grandparents, 
John and Janet Anhalt, Manitowoc; paternal grandparetns, David and Joan Reneau, 
Newton; maternal great grandparents, Owen and Delores Anhalt, Manitowoc; paternal 
great grandparents, Oscar and Margaret Lindemann, Valders and Mrs. Helen Reneau, 
Mariposa, Calif.; along with aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Elmer and Lorretta 
Zipperer Franzen Sr. and paternal great grandfather, Ewen Reneau.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 2001


ESTHER (BORGENS) RENIER

Mrs. Joseph (Esther) B. Renier, 68, of 915 S. 37th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday afternoon, February 19, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. 
William B. Plank will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Renier was born January 21, 1917, at Loveland, Colorado, daughter of the 
late Jacob and Mollie Bauming Borgens. She grew up and was educated in Colorado 
and then living for a short time in California, then moving to Menominee, 
Michigan and then to Manitowoc in 1952. She was a waitress at Dick & Ann's 
Restaurant in Manitowoc for 20 years, retiring in 1983. She married Joseph F. 
Renier on January 10, 1943, at San Diego, California. Mr. Renier was a member 
of First Presbyterian Church and the Lydia Circle of the church. Mrs. Renier 
was a former Sunday school teacher. 
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a son, Joseph M. Renier of Tucson, Arizona; 
three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Heinz of Raleigh, North Carolina, Mrs. Eugene 
(Susan) Hynek of Manitowoc and Helen Renier of Hamilton, Ohio; two brothers, 
Raymond Borgens of Hill City, Minnesota and Elmer Borgens of Mercedes, Texas; 
two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Foster of Loveland, Colorado and Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Meier 
of Wiggins, Colorado and eight granddaughters, LeeRae, Beth, Heidi, Sara, Tammy, 
Leslie, Tavianna and Allison. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, from 
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday afternoon and Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1985  P. 3
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[wife of Joseph F. Renier]


JOSEPH F. RENIER

Joseph F. Renier, age 78, of 915 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, November 2, 
1994, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. o Friday, November 4, 1994, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William B Plank will officiate with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born May 1, 1916, in Oconto Falls, son of the late Justin and Leona Jacquart 
Renier. He grew up and was educated in upper Michigan and was employed on the family 
farm until he entered service. He was married to Esther Borgens on January 10, 1943, 
in San Diego, Calif. Esther preceded him in death in 1985. He retired from Kelvinator 
Commercial in 1984 after many years of employment. A Veteran of Word War II, he 
served in the Army as a Training Sergeant in San Diego, Calif.
Survivors include four children and their spouses, Ruth Ann and Richard Heinz, 
Raleaugh (sic), N.C., Susan and Eugene Hynek, Manitowoc, Helen and Michael Carr, 
Mount Orab, Ohio, Joseph and Teri Renier, Tucson, Ariz.; four brothers and three 
sisters, Justin and Doris Renier, Iron Mountain, Mich, Orville and Millie Renier, 
Hermansville, Mich.; Gilbert Renier, Two Harbors, Minn., Clifford and Gloria Renier, 
Faithhorn, Mich; a sister, Julie Miller, Logansport, Ind.; eight granddaughters, two 
great-granddaughters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He 
was preceded in death by three sisters.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home 9th Street Chapel on Thursday, from 
6-8 p.m. and at the First Presbyterian Church after 1 pm. on Friday until the hour of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1994  P. A2
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[widower of Esther]


LEROY J. RENO

Leroy J. Reno age 59, of 1040 N. 13th St. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday 
morning, Dec. 22, 2006 at his residence of an apparent heart attack. 
Leroy was born Dec. 29, 1946 in Green Bay, a son of Lorraine Ouradnik Reno and 
the late Leonard Reno. He grew up in Manitowoc and was a 1965 graduate of 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving 
in the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. In the past Leroy, had worked for Manitowoc 
Engineering, and for the past 26 years he worked for the Paper Converting Machine 
Shop in Green Bay. On July 19, 1969 he was married to the former Mary Adams at 
First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, the 
Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA and the Friends of the Library. Leroy was an avid Green 
Bay Packer fan, history buff, he loved traveling to Door County and truly enjoyed 
a good cup of coffee. 
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Reno of Manitowoc; his three children: Mitch 
(Kathy) Bratz of Green Bay, Eric Reno of Milwaukee, and his special friend, Jenny 
Anderson; Jodie Reno of Manitowoc; his mother, Lorraine Reno of Manitowoc; two 
brothers and one sister-in-law, Leon (Kathy) Reno of Manitowoc, Leland Reno of 
Manitowoc, and his special friend, Linda Synon; three sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Loralee (George) Engelhardt of Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda (Dave) Groelle of 
Manitowoc, Luanne (Brian) Konsela of Manitowoc; the family cat, Moses; nieces, 
nephews other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his father. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 at the Jens Family 
Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Marcia Solberg 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites 
will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter #731 of Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., and 
on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
A special thank you to Nancy, Kym and Ryan of the Premier Cafe for having a place 
for a good cup of coffee and fellowship. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 2006


WILLARD  L. RENO

Willard L. Reno, 75, of 1035 S. 15th Street, Manitowoc, died suddenly Saturday, 
October 11, 1986 at the family residence. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Reno was born June 17, 1911 at Slovan, Wisconsin, son of the late William 
and Mabel Brown Reno. He married the former Gladys Musil on October 16, 1935 in 
Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1985. Mr. 
Reno had been employed for over 26 years at Eck Foundry in Manitowoc, retiring 
in 1973. Mr. Reno was a Veteran serving in peace time in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Darwin 
and Dorothy Reno of Mishicot, Richard Reno of Two Rivers, Kenneth and Geraldine 
Reno, Ronald and Sally Reno and David and Yvonne Reno, all of Manitowoc; three 
daughters and two sons-in-law, Joan and Danny Faber of Valders, Charlene and 
Gordon Strauss of Manitowoc and Karen Reno of Manitowoc; a brother, Leonard Reno 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Blashka and Mrs. Betty Maurer, both of 
Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive. He was 
preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Monday 
and from 9 am Tuesday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Oct. 12, 1986 page 26


FRED REPSOLD

From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1897:
Death Mon. in Manitowoc of joiner Fritz Repsold after a long illness with
volvulus, for which an operation two weeks ago was unsuccessful. The deceased,
who was 47, leaves a widow but no children. His funeral will take place this
afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.
********
[age 47 yrs./cause: obstruction of the bowels]


HENRIETTA RETTINGHAUS

DEATH COMES TO AGED WOMAN AS SHE SLEEPS 
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Rettinghaus Shock to Friends 
A peaceful night’s sleep ended in death for Mrs. Henrietta Rettinghaus at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. L. K. Pitz, North Twelfth street at 5 o’clock this 
morning. Mrs. Rettinghaus visited at the home of her grandson, Arthur H. Pitz, 
on Thanksgiving day and on Saturday was hostess at a family dinner given in 
honor of her ninetieth birthday. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon 
at 2 o’clock from the Pitz home and burial will be at Evergreen. The Rev. M.S. 
Weber will officiate at the services.
Born in the Rhine Province in Germany November 29, 1834 Mrs. Rettinghaus was 
married to her husband Hugo and made her home in Germany until after his death. 
Forty-two years ago she came to this city from Germany to make her home with 
her daughter, Mrs. L.K. Pitz and has always since resided here. She was a home 
body but her quiet manner and keen intelligence won her a wide circle of friends 
in her adopted city. She did not know what it was to be ill and her death came 
as she had lived, peacefully.
Leave Three Children 
The three children born to the couple survive Mrs. Rettinghaus. They are Mrs. 
L. K. Pitz of this city, Herman Rettinghaus, an official of the Chicago & North 
Western at Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Hugo Rettinghaus who still makes his 
home in Germany and is located at Frankfort on the Main. There are a number of 
grand children, and great grandchildren also surviving her.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 2, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 12-04-1924/cause: oedema of lungs/bur on LK Pitz lot]


EARL ERNST RETZLAFF

Earl E. Retzlaff, 64, of 713 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
March 2, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc
Mr. Retzlaff was born April 27, 1916, in the Town of Two Creeks, Wis., son of 
the late Emil and Margaret Zermuehlin Retzlaff. He was currently employed as a 
draftsman at Lakeside Machine Shop in Manitowoc. He married Berdine M. Nicholus 
in 1941 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Retzlaff 
served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a member of Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and the church's choir.
Survivors include his wife, Berdine, two daughters and sons-in-law, Earline and 
Richard Sickinger of Oshkosh and Jeannine and Dennis Forsberg of Manitowoc; a 
sister and brother-in-law, Ora and Clarence Zarn of Bellvue, Neb.; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Willis and Annabelle Retzlaff of Tampa, Fla.; mother-in-law, 
Zetta Nicholus of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He 
was preceded in death by a granddaughter. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening and Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then at the church noon 
until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1981  P. 3
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[husband of Berdine M.]


EDWARD V. REUSS

COMMITS SUICIDE IN CHICAGO 
Edward Ruess(sic) a Former Manitowoc Boy Shoots Himself—Message.
Telephone messages received from Chicago this morning told of the suicide of 
Edward Ruess a former Manitowoc youth who left the city for Chicago about four 
months ago, the message stating that Ruess had shot himself at 2449 Cottage 
Grove Ave. Ruess is a nephew of Charles Beers and was an orphan being reared 
by Mr. Beers who gave him a home until he attained his majority. A short time 
ago he became of age and at that time came into a small fortune left him from 
his parent’s estate. Soon after he left for Chicago in company with a woman who 
had lived in the city and since that time he has not communicated with anyone 
here. Henry Beers left for Chicago this noon to investigate into the details of 
the lad’s death as it is feared that he may have met with foul play. Aside from 
the money which was left him Ruess had a block of real estate at St. Joseph, 
Mich., and it is suspected that he has gone through this also.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 23, 1907  P. 1
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TRIED TO KILL WOMAN FIRST
Chicago Report Says Young Ruess(sic) Shot at Girl And Then Suicided
SWEETHEART WAS UNTRUE
Boy Believed Woman False to Him-Died in Ambulance on Way to The Hospital
Body Brought Here
Edward Ruess, the Manitowoc boy who committed suicide in Chicago Saturday,
first attempted the life of Mamie Laurie, his sweetheart, according to reports
from Chicago. The Laurie woman is the one who accompanied Ruess from this city
a few months ago and it is reported that on a previous occasion, while in this
city, the youth had threatened her life and had been interferred with after
drawing a revolver on her. Ruess, says a Chicago paper, found the woman in 
company of two men in the saloon of P.W. Gumb, 2558 State street Saturday
morning, and after firing two shots at her, turned the revolver upon himself
and inflicted wounds from which his death resulted while he was being taken to
the hospital.
A Chicago dispatch tells of circumstances leading to the shooting, in the foll-
owing. "Miss Laurie, who lives in the Gerald apartment building Twenty-sixth and
State streets, went to Gumb's saloon Friday night with two woman, Mrs. W.H. 
Fells, 2728 Wabash avenue and Miss A. Meyers, 273 Wasbash avenue. At the saloon
they met J.W. Rigley, who lives at the Grace hotel, and M.J. Hoag, who lives 
at the Wellington hotel. While the five were together Reuss, who is a bartender
at L.S. Ogren's saloon, 79 Twenty-sixth street walked in. He called Miss Laurie
from the room. When she returned, Reuss followed and shot her."
"The bullet struck Miss Laurie in the right ear, inflicting a severe scalp
wound and rendering her unconscious. Reuss then shot himself in the right side
and through his head. Reuss rented a room in Miss Laurie's apartments, the
police say. None of the persons present at the shooting knew of a quarrel between
them."
Reuss was employed as a barkeep at Chicago and had held the posi-(sic) for some
time. The body, in charge of Henry Beers will reach here this afternoon for
burial. Mr. Beers visited Chicago to investigate the circumstances surrounding
the tragedy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 25, 1907 p.1
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FORMER MANITOWOC RESIDENT COMMITS SUICIDE AT CHICAGO
A message was received here last Saturday morning stating that Edward Ruess 
had committed suicide by shooting. Ruess was formerly a resident of this city. He 
left here for Chicago last fall. He was an orphan and was brought up at the Beers' 
home. Last year he attained his majority, at which time he was given possession of 
an estate left him by his parents. Since his residence in Chicago nothing was heard 
from him by relatives here. Henry Beers left for Chicago Saturday noon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1907 pg. 1
*******
[Edward REUSS/bur. 03-26-1907/age 21 yrs./cause: suicide by shooting] 
(on BEERS lot)


ANNA REUTER

MRS. ANNA REUTHER(sic), AGED PIONEER DEAD
Death Due to Infirmities of Old Age - Was 80
Mrs. Anna Reuther, widow of the late Squire Reuther, who was a prominent
figure here in the development of this section of the county in the early
days, passed away last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.E. Wittmann, 
617 York street, infirmities of old age having brought about her demise.
The deceased was born in Germany May 9, eighty years ago and came to this
country and city with her family in 1855. Besides the daughter she leaves
six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a brother, Dr. Geo. Wellner,
of Red Wing, Minn.
The funeral takes place from the house tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment at
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 23, 1914  p.1
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[cause: general debility/burial on Charles A. Reuter lot]


CHARLES A. REUTER

Death of Charles A. Reuter, age 78, on 09 March. He was one of the earliest
settlers in Manitowoc, served as Justice of the Peace, and Clerk of the Court, and
from 1856 to 1860 County Treasurer and later again Justice of the Peace and Police
Judge.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1878
*********
Chas. B. Reuter died in this city Friday night. Mr. Reuter was one of the first 
settlers of Manitowoc, having come here in 1847. He was born in Zullerfald, Obar 
Harz, on the 29th of March, 1800. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 14, 1878  P. 3
*******
Chas. A. Reuter died on Saturday morning of last week of old age. He was born in 
Germany on the 27th day of March, 1800 and was consequently 78 years of age. 
He came to Manitowoc in 1847 and was, we believe, the first Justice of the Peace 
ever elected in this county. He was also elected Clerk of the Circuit Court and served 
the county as Treasurer. He discharged his public duties faithfully and was esteemed 
by a large circle of acquaintances. His funeral occurred on Sunday, Mr. A. Wittman 
delivering a fitting address at the grave.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Mar. 14, 1878


ANNA REUTHER

MRS. OTTO REUTER(sic) DIES SUDDENLY AT MANITOWOC
Suffering a sudden attack of illness on Monday, her condition becoming
gradually worse, Mrs. Otto Reuter passed away at the family home Friday
morning at 10 o’clock and news of her death will come as a severe shock 
to a wide circle of friends.
Death was due to gall stones. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 
2 o’clock from the home, 830 North Seventh street and was in charge of 
the Manitowoc Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Burial was at 
Evergreen. 
Mrs. Reuter was 46 years old on Monday, the day on which she suffered 
the attack of illness which ended in her death Friday. She was born at
Kiel and after her graduation, from the high school in the village took 
up teaching school as her profession, holding positions in the schools 
at Schleswig and in her own hometown for a number of years. July 11, 1903
she was married at Kiel to Otto Reuter, having made his home here for
three years previous to his marriage.
No children were born to the couple and besides the husband she is 
survived by her mother, Mrs. Johanna Broeckert widow of William Broeckert,
Kiel, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Bernard Greve and Kuno Boeckert, 
both of Mt Carmel, Ill.
Mrs. Reuter has made a large circle of warm friends for herself during
her residence in this city and was active in the Star at whose sessions
she was a regular attendant. - Herald News
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(Note: I believe the newspaper mis-spelled her surname)
********
[bur 01-23-1922/cause: biliary calcule/bur. on Otto F. Reuther lot]
********
Otto F. Reuther of Manitowoc and Miss Anna Broeckert of Kiel, were married at 
the home of the bride's parents at 7:30 last Saturday evening by Judge E.W. 
Paulsen. The wedding was a quiet one, only immediate relatives being present. 
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reuther of this city, was formerly 
cashier of the defunct Bank of Brillion and now holds a responsible position 
with the Rahrs at Manitowoc. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Broeckert 
of Kiel and is well known here having been a frequent visitor with the Bruss 
family. She is also a former teacher at this county. The young couple will make 
a short honeymoon trip including a few days visit at Green Bay and will be 
"at home" August 1, at 434 7th St., Manitowoc.
Brillion News, Fri., July 17, 1903


ELMER H. REUTHER

Elmer H. Reuther, 75, of 520 Pennsylvania Ave., Sheboygan, died 
Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ballhorn Funeral 
Chapels, Sheboygan, the Rev. Robert F. Sweetzer officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reuther was born Oct. 7, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. George Reuther. He married the former Katheryn Pierce June 8, 
1935, at Sheboygan. Following the marriage, the couple resided at 
Sheboygan.
Mr. Reuther attended Manitowoc public shcools, was employed as an 
accountant at the First National Bank in Manitowoc and later the 
Cleveland Bank at Cleveland where he retired in 1956.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and American Legion Barracks, 
Sheboygan, and a World War II veteran.
Surviving are the wife; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Reuther, of 
Manitowoc, and a niece, of Green Bay. Two brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the Funeral Chapels until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 10, 1966 P.5
*********
[d. 10-8-1966, Sheboygan, WI/age 75 yrs/bur. on George C. Reuther lot]
(07 Nov 1890/Oct 1966/SSDI)


EMIL J. REUTHER

Emil J. Reuther, 75, retired printer, of 1013 N. 13th., Manitowoc, 
died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after an 
illness of four months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervaise Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 15, 1879, in Sheboygan County and moved with his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reuther, to Brillion shortly after 
his birth. He attended schools in Brillion and was graduated from 
Brillion High School.
Mr. Reuther followed the printer's trade and was employed for a 
number of years on newspapers at Chilton and Milwaukee and in North 
and South Dakota. In 1932, he moved to Manitowoc where he became 
associated with Color Craft Printers where he was employed until 
his retirement in 1949. During World War II he was employed in the 
office of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
He married the former Flora Schlei, a Two Rivers school teacher, 
in 1938 and the couple established residence at Manitowoc.
Mr. Reuther, an avid baseball fan, was past member of the Kiwanis 
club and for a time coached the club's baseball team for boys.
Survivors include his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Louise Andrews of 
Brillion and Mrs. Sara Reuther of Manitowoc and several nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Feb. 11, 1955 P.13
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[d. 02-11-1955/age 75 yrs.]
********
Marriage of Emil Reuther (1st wife?) and Gladys Belding – not buried here

EMIL REUTHER A BENEDICT
Former Manitowoc Boy Takes Bride at Deadwood, S.D.
Emil Reuther, a former Manitowoc boy, brother of George and Otto Reuther and one 
time an employee of this paper, was married at Deadwood, S.D., to Miss Gladys 
Belding of that city, cards announcing the marriage having been received by 
friends here. Mr. Reuther is a native of Brillion and is at present manager of 
a large lumbering concern at Nabant, South Dakota where he has been located five 
years. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat. June 26, 1909
*********
(Note: This appears to be the same Emil, but am unable to locate Gladys who
may be his first wife)


FLORA REUTHER

Mrs. Emil J. Reuther, 66, of 1013 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Friday morning at the home. She became ill while attending a church 
meeting Thursday evening.
Funeral services will be at ?? p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Flora Schlei was born Oct. 13, 1892, at Brillion, daughter 
of the late William and Katherine Stagman Schlei. She was graduated 
from Brillion High School and also Whitewater State Teachers College. 
Mrs. Reuther taught rural schools in the Brillion area for about 10 
years and also taught in the commercial department of high schools 
at Oconto Falls, Two Rivers, Port Wahsington and Peshtigo. She was 
married to Emil Ruether in 1938 at Two Rivers. The couple resided at 
Manitowoc where he died in 1955. 
Mrs. Reuther was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, 
also the United Presbyterian Women's Organization.
Survivors include a brother, Dr. W.G. Schlei of Brillion; three nephews 
and a niece.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 24, 1959 P.15
*******
[d. 04-24-1959/age 66 yrs./widow of Emil Reuther]


GEORGE C. REUTHER

GEO. REUTHER PASSES AWAY AT CLEVELAND
Former Register of Deeds and Member of City Council was 64 Years Old
George C. Reuther, former register of deeds of Manitowoc county from 
1905 to 1908 and who served as a member of the city council from the 
Fifth ward, passed away at his home at Cleveland, this county, Sunday, 
aged 64. Mr. Reuther's body was brought here and will be at the Frazier 
mortuary until 9:30 tomorrow morning and will then be removed to the 
Masonic Temple from where funeral services with full Masonic rites will 
be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Few men were better known in Manitowoc county then George Reuther and 
none enjoyed greater popularity when in public life. He was a native 
of the county, born at Centerville July 23, 1863 and had spent his life 
in this vicinity. He attended the county schools and later was employed 
with the North Western Railway company and it was while with the company 
that he was elected to the city council. Later in 1905 he was elected 
register of deeds and served two terms-four years.
Turns to Banking
Later Mr. Reuther became identified with the Cleveland bank and in 
recent years he had followed salesmanship. He was married January 25, 
1898 to Hattie Behrens who with two sons Elmer and Frederick survive, 
another son Lester having died during the flu epidemic during the war. 
An aged mother, Mrs. Augusta Reuther at Brillion, three sisters Mrs. 
H.B. Schlichting, Mrs. Dale Andrews and Miss Sarah Reuther all of 
Brillion, and two brothers, Otto of this city and Emil, of Sioux Falls, 
S.D., also survive.
Ball Player and Fan
Mr. Reuther, during his younger days, became widely known as a ball 
player with Manitowoc teams and always retained a keen interest in the 
game, being at all times a loyal ball fan. He would walk miles for a 
chance to witness a ball game between Manitowoc and Sheboygan or other 
rival teams and was a familiar figure in the sport, and was a member of 
the organization which some years ago formed a stock company to give the 
city a team.
The death of Mr. Reuther does not come as a surprise to friends although 
he had been seriously ill for only about two weeks. He had been in failing 
health for months but only within the past two weeks had he been forced 
to give up his work and his decline in the last weeks was rapid.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 28, 1928 P.2
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[bur. 5-29-1928/died at Cleveland, WI/cause: diabitis milletus]


HENRIETTA B. REUTHER

Mrs. George C. Reuther, 91, formerly of 814 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
died early Friday morning at Anna M. Reiss Home, Sheboygan, where 
she had resided 10 years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Henrietta Behrens was born Feb. 7, 1870, at Milwaukee, 
daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Hoffer Behrens. She came 
to Manitowoc when a young girl with her parents where she married 
Jan. 25, 1880, to George C. Reuther. Her husband, who died in May 
of 1928, was a former register of deeds of Manitowoc County.
Surviving her are a son, Elmer H. Reuther, of Sheboygan, a 
granddaughter (private) of Green Bay and several nieces and a nephew. 
Two sons, Lester and Frederick, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 10, 1961 P.13
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[d. 03-10-1961 at Sheboygan WI/age 91 yrs./widow of George C. Reuther]


HENRY REUTHER

Henry Reuther, 65, of 625 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
home.Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert C. Isler will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reuther was born Feb. 2, 1911, at Brillion, son of the late Louis and 
Elizabeth Brus Reuther. He was educated in Brillion area schools. He married 
Mathilda Rauland Aug. 19, 1933, at Seymour Methodist Church at Seymour, 
residing at Manitowoc. He worked for 42 years with Manitowoc Public Utilities 
Co., retiring in 1971 as superintendent of the line crew. He was a member of 
St. Paul Methodist Church and church Men’s club and was a past trustee of the 
church, currently serving on the parsonage committee. He was a member of Blue 
Lodge No. 65, F & AM, Chapter No. 16, R & AM, Knights Templar, Manitowoc 
Council, Wisconsin Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, Council 18, R & SM, and Tripoli 
Temple. He was a life member of the I Foundation and DeMolay. He also was a 
member of the ARP Group and Manitowoc Senior Citizens and was active in the 
“Wheels” of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Roman and Roy, of Manitowoc and Roger, 
of New Berlin; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Cora) Vogt and Mrs. Frank (Esther) 
Kuhnle, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Six brothers and four sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of service. A Masonic 
service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to American Cancer 
Society or Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1976  P. 3
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[d. 05-04-1976/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mathilda Reuther lot-his wife]
(b. 1 Feb. 1911/d. May 1976/SSDI)


KATHRYN P. REUTHER

Mrs. Kathryn P. Reuther, 77, formerly of 520 Penn Ave., Sheboygan, died Thursday 
morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Reuther, nee Kathryn Pierce, was born Sept. 6, 1894, at Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late Barnie and Emma Kleme Pierce. A lifelong resident of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Reuther was married to Elmer Reuther in 1935 at Sheboygan. He preceded her in 
death in 1966.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Reuther, of Manitowoc, a niece 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), grandnieces and a grand-nephew.
There will be no visitation by request of the deceased.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1971
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Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn P. Reuther, 77, formerly of 520 Penn Ave., 
Sheboygan, who died Thursday morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan,
were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Duane Dionne officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Among survivors are grandnieces and grandnephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1971
********
[d. 08-12-1971 at Sheboygan WI/age 77 yrs./widow of Elmer H. Reuther/
  bur. on George C. Reuther lot]


LEONORE (BRUSS) REUTHER

MRS. O. REUTHER DIES ON EVE OF 50TH BIRTHDAY
After an illness of several months duration, Mrs. Leonore Reuther, 
wife of Otto Reuther, 830 North Seventh Street, passed away this 
morning at the home. Had she lived until tomorrow she would have 
reached her fiftieth birthday.
The maiden name of the decedent was Leonore Bruss, and she was born 
in Forest Junction. She was married to Mr. Reuther in this city in 
1924. During her life she was an enthusiastic and faithful worker 
in the Eastern Star order and was a member of the Past Matrons' 
organization of that order. The Past Matrons will have charge of 
the funeral service which will be held from the home on North Seventh 
street Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
Besides the husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elisa Bruss 
of Brillion, one sister, Mrs. Cora Thomsen, who has been makeing her 
home here, and a nephew, Carl Thomsen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 23, 1931 P.2
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[bur. 4-25-1931/age 49 yrs/cause: carcinoma/
bur. on Otto F. Reuther lot]
********
Miss Lenore Bruss of Brillion and Otto F. Reuther were quietly married last 
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of Judge Chloupek, Michigan Avenue 
and left immediately after the ceremony for a two weeks trip that will take 
them to the Dells of Wisconsin, Madison and other points. After which they 
will return to make their home on North Seventh Street.
Judge Chloupek officiated at the ceremony which was witnessed by only a few 
intimate friends. The couple were attended by Miss Hattie A. Schlichting of 
Sheboygan Falls and Eugene Goedjen. News of the wedding came as a surprise to 
the friends of the couple. The bride is a daughter of Charles Bruss of Brillion 
and is well known in this city where she has visited frequently. The groom has 
made his home in this city for many years and has been employed by the Cereal 
Products Company in the office department.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1923


LESTER REUTHER

LESTER REUTHER, FORMER LOCAL BOY, DIES AT CLEVELAND
Lester Reuther, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reuther, former residents 
of this city, died at the home of his parents at Cleveland today after 
a ten days illness from typhoid fever. Messages reached the city at 
noon announcing the death. 
Mr. Reuther was reared in this city and attended the local schools and 
three years in the high school. He had attained considerable prominence 
as an athlete and ball player and played with the Manitowoc and Sheboygan 
teams in the Lake Shore league and (illegible) the Western league in 
North Dakota. He had been signed with the Minneapolis team in the Western 
league but was prevented from reporting with his team by illness. Mr. 
Reuther was 24 years of age having been born on Aug. 1, 1894. He is well 
remembered in this city where he made his home up to a few years ago when 
his parents removed to Sheboygan and later to Cleveland. 
Decedent is survived by his parents and two brothers, Elmer and (illegible) 
both of Cleveland. It is expected that the body will be brought to this 
city for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 29, 1918, Page 1
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FUNERAL OF LESTER REUTHER HERE TOMORROW
The body of the late Lester Reuther will be brought here from Cleveland 
this afternoon at 4 and will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. 
Cooper, South Fourteenth street, from where the funeral will be held at 
12:45 tomorrow to St. James Episcopal church. The Masonic lodge will have 
charge of the services at Evergreen where interment will take place.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 30, 1918, Page 4
********
[Lester George/bur. 03-31-1918/age 24 yrs/cause: typhoid/
bur. on George C Rether lot]
********
(Lester Ruether(sic)/d. 29 Mar. 1918/age 24 yrs./res. Cleveland, Wis./
cause: typhoid fever/from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Man.)


OTTO FREDERICK REUTHER

DEATH CLAIMS OTTO REUTHER
Retired Manitowoc Accountant Taken; Rites Monday
Stricken suddenly ill Thursday morning at the home, 830 Lincoln boulevard, at
Manitowoc, retired accountant and a resident of that city for over 40 years,
died last night at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the Masonic Temple with
interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Reuther was born in Centerville in 1871 and spent his boyhood in the village
of Brillion. When a young man he became a bookkeeper and accountant and was
employed in the first bank opened in Brillion. He also served as assistant
postmaster in the village.
He came to Manitowoc in 1900 and entered the employ of the Rahr Malting company
with whom he was employed until 1936, holding the position of chief accountant
with that firm. When he retired to private life he ended 40 years of continuous
employment for that firm.
Mr. Reuther was active in Masonic circles there, being a member of the Manitowoc
lodge No. 65, F. and A.M., and the Eastern Star, and a trustee of both organiz-
ations.
He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Frick of Manitowoc; brother, Emil
of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Dale Andrews, Sr., of Brillion and Miss
Sara Reuther of Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter, July 7, 1944, p.2
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[d. 07-06-1944/age 73 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]
**********
Otto F. Reuther of Manitowoc and Miss Anna Broeckert of Kiel, were married at 
the home of the bride's parents at 7:30 last Saturday evening by Judge E.W. 
Paulsen. The wedding was a quiet one, only immediate relatives being present. 
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reuther of this city, was formerly 
cashier of the defunct Bank of Brillion and now holds a responsible position 
with the Rahrs at Manitowoc. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Broeckert 
of Kiel and is well known here having been a frequent visitor with the Bruss 
family. She is also a former teacher at this county. The young couple will make 
a short honeymoon trip including a few days visit at Green Bay and will be 
"at home" August 1, at 434 7th St., Manitowoc.
Brillion News, Fri., July 17, 1903
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Miss Lenore Bruss of Brillion and Otto F. Reuther were quietly married last 
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of Judge Chloupek, Michigan Avenue 
and left immediately after the ceremony for a two weeks trip that will take 
them to the Dells of Wisconsin, Madison and other points. After which they 
will return to make their home on North Seventh Street.
Judge Chloupek officiated at the ceremony which was witnessed by only a few 
intimate friends. The couple were attended by Miss Hattie A. Schlichting of 
Sheboygan Falls and Eugene Goedjen. News of the wedding came as a surprise to 
the friends of the couple. The bride is a daughter of Charles Bruss of Brillion 
and is well known in this city where she has visited frequently. The groom has 
made his home in this city for many years and has been employed by the Cereal 
Products Company in the office department.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1923


ROMAN R. REUTHER

Roman R. Reuther, 47, of 1919 Pleasant St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, May 15, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with cremation taking place prior to the services. The Rev. 
Glen J. Sieferd will officiate and internment of the ashes will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reuther was born June 25, 1934, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry Reuther 
and Mathilda Rauland Reuther. He was employed at Burger Boat Company until his 
retirement in 1979 due to illness. He was a veteran of United States Navy and 
served in the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1956.
Survivors include a son, Rick Reuther of Oshkosh; two daughters and a son-in-law, 
Mrs. Judy Smith and Jerri and Paul Schroeder of Oshkosh; his mother, Mrs. Mathilda 
Reuther of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Mary Reuther of 
Manitowoc, and Roger and Anne Reuther of New Berlin; two grandchildren, Jennifer 
and Jami, and a special friends, Lorraine Voigt of Manitowoc.
There will be no Monday visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1982 P. 3
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[age 47 yrs/cremains/bur. on Roman E. Rauland lot]
(25 Jun 1934/May 1982/SSDI)


EDWARD REVENEW

Edward J. Revenew, 80,, died Saturday, Nov. 7, at Munster, Ind. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Monday at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, 
Ind., and 11 am at St. Thomas Moore Church. The Rev. Robert Wies will officiate 
and burial will be in Mount Mercy Cemetery, Gary, Ind.
Mr. Revenew was former superintendent of Wisconsin Fuel and Light Company from 
1928 to 1941 in Manitowoc. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus of 
Manitowoc and a former member of Lakewood Wisconsin Lions Club. Mr. Revenew was 
a veteran of World War II serving in the Coast Guard Reserves. he was a licensed 
officer for Reiss Steamship company.  
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; a son and daughter-in-law, Captain Russell 
(Florence) Revenew of Munster, Ind., a brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and 
Laura Revenew of St. Clair, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Klettner of Port Huron, 
Mich.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at 
Burns-Kish Funeral Home Munster, Ind., 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon and 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 8, 1981  page 3
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[13 Aug 1983/husband of Lillian M. Revenew/moved from Mt. Mercy Cemetery, Gary IN]


LILLIAN M. REVENEW

Lillian N. Revenew, 80, of Munster, Ind., formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Aug. 6.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas More Church, Munster. 
The Rev. Robert Weis officiated and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Florence of Munster, 
Ind., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, Ind. 46321, was in charge 
of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 1983  P. 3
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[d. 6 Aug 1983, Hammond, IN/age 80 yrs/widow of Edward J. Revenew]
(Lillian M. REVNEW/b. 19 Oct 1902/d. Aug 1983, Indiana/SSDI)


EUGENE J. REVOLINSKY

Eugene J. (Revie) Revolinsky, 71, of 2360 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, Jan. 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Revolinsky was born Jan. 1, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Josephine Korlesky Revolinsky. He was employed since 1933 at the former Rahrs 
Malting Co., which is now known as Anheuser Busch Malting Co., from which he 
retired as plant superintendent in 1979. He married Helen Neuser on Sept. 26, 
1934, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Revolinsky was a former 
14th Ward Alderman for 14 years for the City of Manitowoc. Presently he was a 
member of the Planning Commission with the City of Manitowoc, member of the 
Maintenance Committee and also St. Mary's Mens Club of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene Jr. and 
Corrine Revolinsky of Elyria, Ohio; three brothers and sister-in-law, Anton and 
Lu Revolinsky and Alex and Lucille Revolinsky of Manitowoc and Philip and Alberta 
Revolinsky of Chico, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Sophie Ansorge of Manitowoc; three 
grandchildren, Thomas, Mary and Paul; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Ambrose and two 
sisters, Leona Sieracki and Clementine Meyer.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1984  P. 4


HELEN A. REVOLINSKY

Helen A. Revolinsky, age 81, of Elyria, Ohio, where she made her home with her 
son since 1991, formerly of 2360 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday February 10, 
1996, at Elyria United Methodist Village, Elyria, Ohio.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Helen Neuser was born October 22, 1914, in the town of Kossuth, daughter 
of the late Peter and Forona Wellner Neuser. She married Eugene J. Revolinsky, and 
he preceded her in death January 22, 1984. Mrs. Revolinsky was a member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church and St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Corrine Revolinsky, Jr., 
Elyria, Ohio; two brothers, Peter Neuser, Manitowoc, Eldred Neuser, Oak Creek, Wis.; 
three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cecelia and Ray Krippner, Manitowoc, Loretta 
and Donald Amend, Brookfield, Hilda Devine, Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren, 
Thomas Revolinsky, Mary Revolinsky, M.D., Paul Revolinsky. She is further survived 
by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was also preceded in death by one brother, 
Leonard Neuser.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Roman.
Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mary's Catholic Church, or Mother Angelica 
Church, Irondale, Ala.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1996 P. A2
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[d. at Elyria OH/widow of Eugene Revolinsky]


ALBERT REYNOLDS

ALB. REYNODS DIES THURSDAY
Retired Farmer's Burial To Be Held Monday
Albert Reynolds, 63, retired farmer, died Thursday evening at the 
Holy Family hospital. He was removed to the hospital from the home, 
1853 Fairmont street, and underwent an operation.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the home with 
interment in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Mishicot and took up farming, 
locating first in Mishicot and later in the town of Kossuth. Eleven 
years ago he retired and moved to this city whith his family to 
reside.
Survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Recznaschek, 
Waukesha, six sons, Arthur and Albert Jr. of Kossuth, John of 
Kewaunee, George and Clarence of Milwaukee, and William of this 
city, and 20 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 13, 1933 {/6
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[bur. 10-16-1933/age 63 yrs/cause: strangulated hernia acute 
intestinal obstruction and gangrene bowel]


ARCHIE REYNOLDS

Mr. Archie Reynolds, 62, of 1224 S. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
August 5, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reynolds was born May 27, 1923, in the Township of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Arthur and Anna Moses Reynolds. He grew up and was educated in 
the Township of Kossuth, living in Manitowoc all his life. Mr. Reynolds was a 
truck driver for 45 years and for the last 20 years worked for George Clark 
Transportation, retiring in 1983. He married Frieda Petersohn on June 13, 1941, 
at Manitowoc. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. 
Reynolds was a retired member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 75. He served for 
a short time in the United States Navy during World War II. 
Survivors include his wife, Frieda; four sons and three daughters-in-law, 
Richard and Joanne Reynolds of Manitowoc, Robert and Melinda Reynolds of Dundee, 
Michigan, Russell and Christine Reynolds of Manitowoc, and Randy Reynolds of 
Manitowoc; two daughters and a soon-in-law, Sandra and Robert Wilke of Manitowoc 
and Nancy Reynolds of Manitowoc; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Richard and 
Violet Reynolds of Francis Creek and June Reynolds of Manitowoc; two sisters 
and brothers-in-law, Julia and Arthur Schmidt of Manitowoc, Ethel Porubcansky 
of Francis Creek and Clarence Podrabsky of Francis Creek; seven grandchildren, 
Brenda, Carrie, Robert Jr., Amy, Becky and Jody Reynolds and Robert Wilke Jr. 
and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin and a 
sister, Elsie Podrabsky.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold 9th Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1985  P. 3
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In the obituary for Mr. Archie Reynolds which was published Tuesday, a surviving 
grandson, Terry Reynolds, was identified incorrectly.
Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1985  P. 3
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[d. at Green Bay, WI]


CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS

Mrs. Charlotte Reynolds, 76, of 520 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed United 
Chruch of Christ, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reynolds was born Charlotte Golding April 24, 1886, at Brighton, 
England, and came to the U.S. in 1914. In 1918, she was married to Carl D. 
Wagner at Hopewell, Va., and resided at Pontiac, Mich. Her husband died in 
1945 and she was married to Homer Reynolds in 1946. He died in 1952.
Survivors include a son, Carl Wagner, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Lois 
Kinney, of Two Falls, Idaho, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
Ninth Street entrance Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. Saturday, when the casket 
will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 19, 1962 P.19
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[age 76 yrs./former widow of Carl. D. Wagner/bur. on Mrs. Carl D. Wagner lot]


IDA REYNOLDS

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Reynolds, 82, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 
1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed UCC, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
T.P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reynolds, the former Ida Ploeckelmann, was born Oct. 25, 
1885, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late John and 
Caroline Ellerman Ploeckelmann. She attended Manitowoc County 
schools and was married to Frank Rumpf June 30, 1903, at 
Manitowoc, and he died in 1949. She was married to Arthur 
Reynolds in 1950.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until Saturday 
noon and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 19, 1968 P.20
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[age 82 yrs./widow of Frank H. Rumpf/bur. on Mrs. Frank H. Rumpf lot]


MARION DOLORES REZABEK

Marion D. Rezabek, age 89 of 6009 county Road R, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
July 22, 1998 at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Private family services will be held Friday morning at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Rev. Theodore Hendricks officiating. Burial will 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marion was born March 4, 1909, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Joe and 
Mary (Trefny) Rezabek. She grew up in Chicago, attending local schools, graduating 
from St. Precopius Catholic High School, with the class of 1927. She worked for 
many years for the Sears and Roebuck Co. in the Chicago area as a filing clerk, 
retiring in 1974. After her retirement, Mary moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include 
two nieces, Mrs. James (Bette) Vogel, and Lorraine Denk; two nephews, Arthur and 
Earl Hamernik; also surviving are great nieces, nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews.
Special thanks to the Visiting Nurses Association, especially Kathy Schleis. Also 
Rev. Ted Hendricks, Two Rivers Community Hospital, and our family, relatives, 
special friends who were kind to us during Mary's illness.
Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1998 P. 2


JOSEPH REZAC

DIES SUNDAY AT HIS HOME 
Frank Rezach (sic) Will Be Buried Tuesday Afternoon 
Joseph Rezach, 53, died Sunday at the home, 709 South 13th street, following a 
lingering illness.
He will be buried at Evergreen Tuesday with services at Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home at 2 p.m. The body may be viewed there up to the hour of 
the fuenral.
Mr. Rezach was born in Bohemia Feb. 22, 1882 and came to New York in 1914 where 
he married Mary Klepal in 1915. in 1916 the couple came to Manitowoc. The widow 
survives with one sister, Mrs. Frank Brazda, who lives in the old country. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 25, 1935  P. 14
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[Joseph Rezach/bur. 03-26-1935/age 53 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach]


MARY REZAC

Mrs. Mary Rezack (sic), 71, died Tuesday evening at the Fair Hills Convalescent 
Home in Rosecrans following a lingering illness. She had made her home there the 
past 18 months.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Mnaitowoc, 
the Rev. Harold Brynteson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rezack, nee Mary Klepal, was born in Czechoslovakia in 1880 and came to 
Wisconsin at the age of 32. She was married to Joseph Rezack in 1915. He died 
in 1935.
Survivors are a brother, Laurie Klepal and a sister, Mrs. Rose Sweet, both of 
New York City.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1952  P. 2
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[bur.02-22-1952/age 72/bur. on Joseph Rezach lot]


VACLAV REZAC

11 YEAR OLD BOY IS THIRD RIVER VICTIM
WENCEL REZACH, AN ONLY SON, DIES AT NOON
Two Companions on Crabbing Trip Flee From Scene; Efforts To Revive Are Futile
A third river tragedy of the present season shortly before noon today claimed 
the life of 11 year old Wencel Rezach, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Rezach, 709 South Fifteenth street, and a student in the sixth grade of the 
Garfield school.
Young Razach fell to his death into the river while he was seated along the 
docks near the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation plant on the upper river 
and although he was taken from the river within ten minutes life was extinct. 
He and two companions were out catching crabs and three of them were about the 
docks when Razach was seen to fall headlong into the river. His two companions 
fled from the scene in terror before their names could be secured.
Dive for Body
The ???ll of the boy was seen by C.J. Virgin, in charge of one of the Northwestern 
crews at work near the scene, and by the crane operator of the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation and the alarm was immediately sounded. They reported that the 
boy came to the surface twice and was seen no more. When news of the tragedy 
reached the power plant at about 11:40 a.m., Frank Musial, a company employe, 
left his work and dove for the body with Lon Medley, recovering it only a few feet 
from where he had gone down.
While Dr. R.W. Hammond was being summoned, rescue crews of the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation applied the prone method of artificial respiration but they 
failed to revive the boy. After the doctor worked upon him for an hour without 
any sign of heart action being noted he pronounced him dead but the crew of the 
corporation continued their efforts without halting in the hope that the spark 
of life might be restored.
Arrangements Not Completed
Details of the boy's life could not be secured from the grief-stricken parents and 
funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Annoucement of the time of the 
funeral and details regarding the boy's life will be published tomorrow.
The river had previously caused the death of two persons, a young North Side lad of 
nine years and a young West Side man being recovered from the river several weeks 
ago.
The body was turned over to the Wattawa and Urbanek Undertaking establishment by 
the parents.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1929 P. 2
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REZACH FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY
Funeral services for Wencel Rezach, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rezach, 
709 South Fifteenth street, will be held from the home of his parents Saturday 
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will take place at Evergreen.
No inquest will be held into the particulars of the drowning as it was clearly a 
case of accidental death.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1929 P. 2
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[Wencel Rezach/bur. 13 July 1929/age 10 yrs./cause: accidental drowning]


DOLORES J. REZBA

Mrs. James H. Rezba, 54, of 3706 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday
morning at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev.
Richard Verhasselt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rezba, nee Dolores J. Ozga, was born April 23, 1921, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Thomas Ozga and the late Clara Bonk Ozga. She was married 
to James H. Rezba Nov. 20, 1954, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. She was employed for many years at Aluminim Specialty Co., 
Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar 
Society and Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 Women's Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday,
where a wake service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter  Friday, June 6, 1975  pg. 3
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[d. 06-06-1975/age 54 yrs./wife of James H. Rezba]


JAMES H. REZBA

Mr. James H. Rezba, 62, of 3706 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
Jan. 6, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rezba was born Oct. 15, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Rose 
Voboril Rezba. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident. He graduated with the Class 
of 1939 at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Mr. Rezba was a veteran of World War 
II, serving overseas with the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre. He married 
Delores J. Ozga on Nov. 20, 1954, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death June 6, 1975. Mr. Rezba was employed by Lube Devices Inc., 
V.J. Kersher Co., and Kaufman Manufacturing Co. He was a Fourth Degree member of 
Knights of Columbus Council 710.
Survivors include a son, Jim Rezba of Denver, Colo.; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Ann and Mike Zelinski of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Albin and 
Marie Rezba of Manitowoc and John and Rita Rezba of Neenah; a special friend, Norma 
Rusch of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where 
a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1984  P. 3


JOHN REZBA

John Rezba, 85, of 1820 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Saturday at Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral Home and at 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rezba was born July 3, 1880 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Joseph 
and Theresa Hucek Rezba. He married Rose Voboril in 1908 and the couple farmed 
in the Town of Gibson and moved to Manitowoc in 1916. He was employed by Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., during World War I and had been custodian of the Manitowoc 
County Teachers College until retiring in 1953. He served on a city election board 
in the northwest part of the city for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Albin and James of Manitowoc and John of 
Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, Albert of Francis Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Maly 
of Francis Creek and Miss Anna Rezba of Two Rivers and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance after 3 pm Friday 
where at 7:30 pm the Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus and the 
parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 3, 1966 page T9
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Another wedding in which Judge Chloupek officiated was that celebrated at noon 
today, the principals being Miss Rose Voboril, of this city and John Rezba of 
Gibson. The event took place at the family home of Miss Voboril, Michigan Ave., 
and a wedding dance was served to the quests. The couple will live at Gibson 
where the groom has a large farm.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 28, 1908


ROSE L. REZBA

Mrs. Rose L. Rezba, 90, of Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev.
Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rezba, nee Rose Voboril, was born Aug. 22, 1885, at Fayette,
Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Halama Voboril.  She
was married to John Rezba in 1908 at Manitowoc.  He preceded her in
death in 1966.  She was educated in Manitowoc schools, graduated from
Manitowoc County Teachers College and taught in the rural school
system until her marriage.
Survivors include three sons, Albin and James of Manitowoc and John,
of Neenah, five grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A brother
and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this
Monday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter  Monday, March 22, 1976  pg. 3
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[widow of John Rezba]
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Another wedding in which Judge Chloupek officiated was that celebrated at noon 
today, the principals being Miss Rose Voboril, of this city and John Rezba of 
Gibson. The event took place at the family home of Miss Voboril, Michigan Ave., 
and a wedding dance was served to the quests. The couple will live at Gibson 
where the groom has a large farm.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., July 28, 1908


FREDERICK REZEK

Frederick Rezek, 64, of 2108 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be  held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian 
Church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Gibson in 1888 and in 1917 married Miss Olga Krejci. They 
located on a farm in Gibson and 32 years ago moved to Manitowoc. He 
learned the cabinetmaker's trade and for the past 16 years was employed 
by the Hamilton Manufacturing company at Two Rivers.
Mr. Rezek was a member of the ZCBJ lodge in Manitowoc for 46 years and 
also a member of the Good Fellowship Club at Two Rivers.
Survivors are his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Wilda of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Emma Soukup and Mrs. Joseph Novy of Melnik.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 28, 1952 P.14
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[bur. 05-31-1952/age 64 yrs.]


JOSEPH REZEK

Joseph Rezek, 69, of 113 North Eighth street, an employe of the 
Manitowoc Ship Building company for 27 years, dropped dead of a 
heart attack late Friday afternoon while at his work in the 
blacksmith shop in the yards.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred 
Heart church, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Rezek was born in Gibson in 1875 and when a young man moved 
to Antigo, where he operated a general store for several years. 
In 1917 he came to this city and took employment as a blacksmith 
at the yards. He was a member of Local 443 of the American 
Federation of Labor.
Survivors are two brothers, John of Antigo and Charles of Melnik.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight at 7 
o'clock until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 09-29-1944/age 69 yrs.]


OLGA REZEK

Mrs. Fred Rezek of 2108 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday night at the home, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Olga Krejcie in Mishicot and was married to Fred Rezek, and they 
later located in Manitowoc. Her husband died May 27, 1952. 
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. H. N? Sutton of Edmonton, Canada, and a niece, Miss 
Joyce Urbanek, a student at Stevens College, Columbia, Mo.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 18, 1955  P. 15
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[d. 04-18-1955/age 62 yrs./cause: myocardial infraction/bur. on Fred Rezek lot]


ANNA REZNICHEK    (d. 1965)

Mrs. John Reznichek, 88, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday evening after 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reznichek, the former Anna Matejovetz, was born Dec. 10, 1876, in the Town 
of Franklin, daughter of the late Anton and Margaret Hruska Matejovetz. Feb. 16, 
1903, she was married to Mr. Reznichek in the Town of Franklin. The couple farmed 
until 1960 and moved to Park Lane Home, Manitowoc, upon retirement. He died in 
1962.
Surviving are nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1965  P. 5
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[d. 07-16-1965/age 88 yrs./widow of John Reznichek]


ANNIE KRALL REZNICHEK

Mrs. Anna Reznichek, 87, who resided with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Richard Lensmire, of Pilsen, Rt. 3, Luxemburg, the past four and one half 
years, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was a 
former Town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, resident.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. John Johanek will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reznichek, nee Anna Cisler, was born Aug. 31, 1888, in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Oswald Cisler. She was married to Joseph 
Krall Sept. 24, 1907, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded 
her in death Feb. 1, 1937. She was married to Joseph Reznichek Jun 24, 1939. He 
preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1971.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Emily) Lensmire, of Pilsen; daughter-
in-law, Mrs. Lillian Krall, and a brother, Alvin Cisler, of Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. Mary Hynek, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Rose Zaic, of Waukesha, Mrs. Edward 
(Tillie) Naidel, of Branch and Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Svatek, of Reedsville, seven 
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, Joseph, a grandchild and two 
brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the 
time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Thursday by Father Johanek.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1976  P. 3
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[widow of Joseph Krall-husband #1/Joseph Reznichek-husband #2/bur. on 
Mrs. Joseph Krall Sr. lot]


FLORENCE (KELLING) REZNICHEK

Mrs. Robert (Florence) Reznichek, 53, of 1210 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, June 13, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate at 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reznichek, nee Florence Wilma Kelling was born March 8, 1934 in Sheboygan 
County, daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret Perl Kelling. She was married 
to Robert R. Reznichek, August 4, 1951 at Manitowoc. Mrs. Reznichek was employed 
at Foley Company in Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Robert R.; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and 
Anne Reznichek of Sheboygan; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Catherine and 
Robert Pribyl of Manitowoc, Karen and Ricky Jones of Two Rivers, Betty Olivera 
and Ann Reznichek, both of Manitowoc and Sandy Reznichek of Chicago; two brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Robert and Verla Kelling of Plymouth and Alvin Kelling of 
Sheboygan; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene and James Kruschke of 
Glenbeulah, Antoinette Masarik of Plymouth and Jeanette and Eugene Wendland of 
Kansasville, Wisconsin and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant 
daughter.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm this Monday, where 
a prayer service will be 7:30 pm by Father Zimmer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 15, 1987 page 14


JOHN REZNICHEK

John Reznichek, 88, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and lately a resident of 
Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at the Home following 
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reznichek was born Nov. 15, 1873, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
Wencel and Katherine Daloun Reznichek, Feb. 16, 1903, he married Anna Metjovitz 
in the Town of Franklin and located on a farm there, until 1961 when Mr. 
Reznichek retired and the couple moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call after 4 o’clock this Monday afternoon at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 2, 1962  P. 7 
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[d. 04-01-1962/age 88 yrs.]


JOSEPH REZNICHEK

Joseph Reznichek, 89, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reznichek was born April 15, 1881, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
the late John and Anna Mestak Reznichek. He married Anna Cisler Krall 
June 24, 1939, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Bernard, of Toledo, Ohio, a step-son, 
Joseph Krall of Manitowoc, a step-daughter, Mrs. Emily Lensmeier of 
Ellisville, Wis., a brother, Edward of Rt. 2, Cato, a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Fritsch of Reedsville and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday until the time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1971
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[bur. on Mrs. Joseph Krall Sr. lot]


LEROY REZNICHEK

Rozinchek  (sic)
birth: 24 February 1904 Franklin
death: 24 February 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
father: John Rozinchek
mother: Annie Matojowitz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 02-26-1904/stillborn]


LOIS REZNICHEK

Infant Daughter Dies, Funeral At Waukesha 
Lois Ann Reznichek, aged four months, died at the home of her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Edw. Reznichek in Waukesha today. Mr. Reznichek is a former Whitelaw 
man and his wife is the former Elsie Reynolds of this city.
Funeral services will be held in Waukesha. Burial will take place in Evergreen 
cemetery in this city 10 o’clock Thursday morning. Rev. Rauch will officiate.
Lois Ann was born June 20, 1933. She is survived by her parents, a sister, 
Joyce, and her grandmother, Mrs. W. Resnichek of Whitelaw. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1933  P. 2
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[died Milwaukee, WI/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Wenzel Reznichek lot]


MARY REZNICHEK

Mrs. Mary Reznichek, 76, of Francis Creek, died Thursday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for seven weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Rous was born Jan. 8, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Rous. She was married to Wencel 
Reznichek June 26, 1906, at Kellnersville and the couple settled on the Reznichek 
homestead farm. He died in 1930. Mrs. Reznichek continued to operate the farm 
until 13 years ago when she moved to Francis Creek. She was a member of the 
Christian Mothers Society of St. Ann Church.
Survivors include a son, Edward of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a daughter, Mrs. Victor Shimek 
of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Anton Yindar of Rt. 1, Maribel and Mrs. 
Joseph Opichka of Clover; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 
o’clock this Friday evening by Father Haen and at 8 o’clock by the Christian 
Mothers Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1959  P. 15
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[d. 05-14-1959/age 76 yrs./cause: carcinomatosis/widow of Wenzel Reznichek]


ROBERT R. REZNICHEK

Robert R. Reznichek, age 85 of 1235 S 14th St, Manitowoc, passed away peacefully 
on Friday morning, August 30, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
surrounded by his loving family. 
He was born on July 12, 1928 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Edward and 
Lorina (Zipperer) Reznichek. On August 4, 1951 Bob married Florence Kelling in 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1987. Bob was employed with 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 33 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of the 
Manitowoc Senior Center and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Bob was an 
avid Polka dancer. He taught himself to play the accordion at 8 years old. Bob 
was also a member of the accordion club. He loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers 
and the Green Bay Packers and also enjoyed playing bingo. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, granddaughter-in-law: Carrie 
Pribyl, sister and brother-in-law: Georgiana and Leroy Hill, brother: John Reznichek, 
sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Antoinette and John Masarik, two brothers-in-law: 
James Kruschke and Eugene Wendland and his mother and father-in-law: Alvin and 
Margaret Kelling.
Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 10:30 
A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on 
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service 
will conclude the visitation at 7:00 P.M, led by Deacon Paul Kiefffer. The visitation 
will continue on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 
A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo.
A memorial fund has been established in Robert's name. 
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center, especially the nurses on the 4th floor for their compassionate care shown 
towards Bob and his family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 2013


WENZEL REZNICHEK

WHITELAW MAN PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL 
Wenzel Reznichek of Whitelaw, life-long resident of the county, died at the 
hospital here this morning, aged 61. Mr. Reznichek underwent an operation 
three weeks ago and was thought to be improving but his weakened condition 
caused him to succumb. 
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at ten o’clock from the home at 
Whitelaw and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Reznichek was born in the town of Franklin Jan. 1, 1869 and was one of 
the well known farmers of the county. His health began to fail last summer, 
since which time he has been on the decline. He made his home on the old 
homestead at Whitelaw where his family originally settled. 
Besides his wife the deceased is survived by two children, Evelyn at home and 
Edward at Milwaukee. Two brothers, John of Kossuth and Anton of Antigo and 
three sisters, Mrs. Anton Rief (sic), Los Angeles, Mrs. Wencil Shipek, of 
Antigo and Mrs. L. Coddo, of Chicago, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 22, 1930  P. 6
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[bur. 10-24-1930/cause: internal hemorrhage]