FLORENCE NUSSEY RHEAUME

Mrs. Florence Nussey Rheaume, 66, of 1407 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died early 
Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. W.H. Harvey officiating.
She was born Jan. 23, 1896, at detroit (sic), daughter of the late George H. 
and Hannah Donnelly Nussey. The family moved to Manitowoc where she attended 
school, was graduated from  Manitowoc High School and Stout Institute at 
Menomonie, Wis. She taught domestic science at Milwaukee and Manitowoc several 
years. She was married in Decmeber of 1936 to William Rheaume at Manitowoc.
Surviving are her husband, a son (Private), two step-sisters, Misses Loyola 
and Carroll Nussey, of Pontiac, Mich., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday August 9, 1962 P.15
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[wife of William Rheaume (wife #1)/bur. on Wm. W. Grange and
Wm. Rheaume lot]


WILLIAM RHEAUME    (d. 1980)

William Rheaume, who resided at West Palm Beach, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 18, in 
St. Mary Hosptial, West Palm Beach, as a result of a heart attack.
A Masonic funeral serivce will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Pallbearers will be Arden A. Muchin, William F. 
Granger, Elmer Traurig, Alan G. Mast, Leonard Vanden Busch and Guy L. Maertz. 
Honorary pallbearers are Harry Dunn, Robert L. Anderie, Glenn L. Mast and Merle 
LeBreck.
Mr. Rheaume was born in Lynn, Mass., son of the late Napoleon and Olivine Cote 
Rheaume. He attended schools at Lynn.
Mr. Rheaume was chairman of the board of Directors of WaterCare Corporation and 
Granger Land & Mortgage Corp. He was a co-founder of the national Water Quality 
Association and also a co-founder of the Wisconsin Water Quality Association. Mr. 
Rheaume donated Rheaume Park adjacent to Fleetwood Drive to the City of Manitowoc 
in 1960. He came to Manitowoc in the early 1920s as the manager of E.R. Godfrey & 
Sons at Manitowoc. He later became the Vice President and part owner of Iowa Soap 
Company of Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Rheaume was active in real estate development of 
the city of Manitowoc through the companies in which he was associated, who 
developed Forest Park Subdivision, Granger Subdivision, Ridgeway Subdivision, 
Forest Estates Subdivisions No. 1, 2 and 3. and he also developed various commercial 
properties in the City of Manitowoc. Mr. Rheaume was one of the pioneers in the 
water conditioning industry nationally. He was a life member of B.P.O.E. (Elks) of 
Lynn, Mass., and was a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65. Free and Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys (Hamilton) Rheaume, his sister, Mrs. Clara Traurig 
of Manitowoc, two brothers, Arthur of Lynn, Mass., and Albert of Lakeland, Fla. Mr. 
Rheaume is also surviced by his nephew and niece, William and Mary Granger of 
Manitowoc, his grandnephew and nieces, William F. Granger of Manitowoc, Susan Granger 
of Moortown, Vt.,and Sara Granger of Stratford, Conn.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Thursday until 
the time of funeral service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1980 P.3
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[d. at West Palm Beach, FL]


AGNES RHODE

Mrs. Schiller Rhode, 71, for years active in church, club and political circles 
in Manitowoc, died Sudnay at Milwaukee, according to a message received here. 
Her death was sudden, caused by a heart attack.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for interment beside the body of her 
husband in Evergreen cemetery. Funeral services will be held at the cemetery 
Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Mrs. Rhode, nee Agnes Grey, was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, and came to Manitowoc 
following her marriage to Schiller Rhode. Mr. Rhode for years operated a machine 
shop on Franklin street with A.J. Braxmeier. After this firm discontinued Mr. 
Rhode took a position as superintendent of the machine shop at the shipyards.
A few years ago he retired and moved to Milwaukee. He died two years ago.
Mrs. Rhode was a worker for years in the Sacred Heart church and was actively 
interested in Red Cross and Scout work. She was affiliate with several church 
societies and organizations. In 1930 she was named a member of the Republican 
State Central committee.
Survivors are two sons, Bernard of this city and Paul of Milwaukee; four 
daughters, Mrs. William S. Benes and Daisymae of Riverside, Ill., Violet of 
this city, Mrs. John Meld of Milwaukee; and a sister, Mrs. Naomi Boecher of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 12, 1940 P.2
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[d. 08-14-1940 at Milwaukee, WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Jessie Rhode lot] 


AMANDA RHODE

Mrs. Norris Rhode, 75, of 2610 Sheridan Place, Manitowoc, died at the home 
Wednesday afternoon following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 
at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Amanda Kurth was born Oct. 11, 1879, at Manitowoc, a daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kurth. She was married to Norris Rhode Aug. 23, 
1906, and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. He died six years ago.
Mrs. Rhode is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Karol Pirkle of Fullerton, Calif,; 
two sons, William of Manitowoc and Clyde of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, 
William Kurth of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Heck and Mrs. Albert Hins 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Oranda Bielke of Chicago and Mrs. C. A. Carnot and Mrs. Otis 
Granger of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the State Street chapel of the funeral home from noon Friday 
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1955  P. 17 
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[d. 09-28-1955/age 75 yrs./cause: coronary/bur. on Jessie Rhode lot]


ANTHONY RHODE

Norris (Norrie) Rhode, 68 (photo) of 2610 Sheridan place, retired city mail 
carrier, died today at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin 
Jaeckels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Rhode was born at Two Rivers in 1881 and later his parents moved to this 
city. In 1905 he married Miss Amanda Kurth of this city. He retired as city 
mail carrier in 1948, after nearly 43 years in the postal service. In that 
span he estimated he covered approximately 70,000 miles on his routes, most 
of which were in the down town area.
When Mr. Rhode entered the service in 1905 there were only eight carriers, 
who carried the mail from the old building, now the site of the Sears store. 
The carrier force now totals 30 men.
In his school days, at the old north side high school, Mr. Rhode was active 
in football playing quarterback and end on the school elevens.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Karl Pirkle of Oakland City, Ind., 
two sons, William of this city and Clyde of Van Nuys, Calif.; a sister, Miss 
Jessie Rhode, switchboard operator of the city hall; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon where the rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 11, 1949  P.2
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[Norris A. Rhode/bur. 08-13-1949/age 68 yrs./bur. on Jessie Rhode lot]


BERNARD RHODE

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER HOTEL MAN OF CITY
Bernard Rhode, pioneer resident of the county, civil war veteran and for
twenty-five years one of the city's leading hotel men, died at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, A.N.W. Rhode, with whom he has
made his home for a number of years, at 2603 Fairmont Place. The end came
peacefully and while death was not unexpected as Mr. Rhode had been in
failing health for many months the news will come as a shock to a wide 
circle of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the home
at Fairmont place with service at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church,
Twenty-fourth and Wollmaer street, Rev. Jaeckel officiating. Burial will be
at Evergreen cemetery.
Bernard Rhode was born in Germany, November 20, 1840 and was eighty-one
years old. He came to America with parents at the age of eleven. For a time
the family lived at Chicago, later moving to Two Rivers and then coming to
this city to make their home. He was married September 19, 1863 at Menominie,
Wis., to Miss Mary Wasserier and the following day he left for the front to
answer the call of his county, enlisting in Co. D. of the Sixteenth Wis-
consin with which command he served to the end of the war. He was in engage-
ments at Macon, Savannah, Beauford, Columbia, Orangeburg, Abbysboro and was
with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea. After the surrender of
Lee he came north and brought Mrs. Rhode to Two Rivers where the family lived
for a few years and then came to Manitowoc to take up their home.
For many years the couple conducted the hotel, now known as the Glenn Inn,
on Commercial and their homelike place had a wide reputation through the
county and state. Mrs. Rhode died twenty years ago and Mr. Rhode retired from
active business to take up his home with ht children. He is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Emil Teitgen, city; Mrs. F.O. Smith and Mrs. George Born of
California, Miss Jessie, and two sons, Schiller and A.N.W. Rhode, the last
three mentioned making this city their home. A number of grandchildren and
great grand children also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 2, 1922 p.1
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Soldiers' And Citizens' Album, Biographical Record, Grand Army Of The Republic, 
1888 Page 395:
BERNARD RHODE, Manitowoc, Wis., member of G.A. R. Post No. 18, was born 
November 20, 1841, in Germany.
Mr. Rhode returned to Two Rivers after the war and resumed his former 
employment. He was married at Manitowoc before he enlisted, Aug. 20, 1864 
to Mary Wasserer. They have seven children.  Lizzie, the oldest, is the 
wife of Emil Teitgen, a hardware merchant of Manitowoc. Lillie is a clerk 
in the office of the Register of Deeds of Manitowoc county. Schiller, 
Vanda, Selma, Jessie and Norris are the names of the other children. In 
1883, Mr. Rhode removed his family and interests to Manitowoc and has 
since been engaged in the vocation of hotel keeper.
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[Bernard Rhode/bur. 06-02-1922/cause: diabetis mellitus/bur. on Jesse Rhode lot]


EARL RHODE

City and County:
Carl Rhode(sic), the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Schiller Rhode died on 
Sunday last.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 12, 1895  pg. 3
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Earl Rhode
birth: 7 January 1895 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 9 September 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Schiller Rhode
mother: Agnes
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[age 8 mo./cause: cholera infantum]


EMMA RHODE

Mrs. Bernard Rhode, 46, former resident of this city, died yesterday at her 
home in Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Leschke funeral 
home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Rhode, nee Emma Kono, was born in this city in 1896 and 17 years later 
was married to Mr. Rhode, a machinist here. They moved to Milwaukee two years 
ago.
Survivors are the widower; son James, of Milwaukee; parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
August Kono, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Schurr and Mrs. Lester 
Gentgen, both of this city; two brothers, Harvey and Carl Kono of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1942  P. 2
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[d. 05-31-1942 at Milwaukee, WI/age 46 yrs./cause: pulmonary embolism/
wife of Bernard Rhode/bur. on John Guelstorf lot]


JESSIE M. RHODE

Miss Jessie Marion Rhode, 86, of 1113 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, 
died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Rhode was born April 28, 1878, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Bernard and Marie Rhode. She had been employed by the late 
Judge Isaac Craite, in the office of the county clerk and at 
Manitowoc City Hall. She retired about 15 years ago.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 16, 1964 P.14


JULIUS G. RHODE

Julius G. Rhode, 74, of 1036 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rhode was born Oct. 26, 1896, at New London, Wis. He married Rose Elliott 
July 15, 1956, in California. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1967. Mr. 
Rhode was a retired steel construction worker and a veteran of World War I. 
Survivors include nieces and nephews. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1970  P. 26
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[bur. on Mrs. Geo. Elliott lot]
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Marriage of Julius Rhode & Laura Havel (1st marriage for each).
Miss Laura Havel of this city, daughter of Herman Havel of Kennan, Wis., became 
the bride of Julius Rhode, son Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rhode of New London at St. 
John's Lutheran Church at five o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev. Haase performed 
the ceremony in the presence of relatives and intimate friends of the couple. 
Miss Emily Zermuehlen and Ralph Last were the attending couple.
A wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Paul Heldt after which the 
couple departed on a honeymoon motor trip to points in the northern part of the 
state. After Sept. 1, they will be home to their friends at 1808 Thirteenth St. 
The groom, an industrious young man, is employed as a carpenter.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 22, 1924
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(Laura later married Wilbert Kubsch and is buried in Pioneers Rest)


MARIE RHODE

Death Sun., following a long illness, of Mrs. Rhode in the home 
of her daughter Mrs. Wilhelm Guttmann. She was the wife of the 
well-known proprietor of Two Rivers House, Bernhard Rhode. Mrs. 
Rhode lay ill for the past month and recently all hope for her 
recovery was given up. Mrs. Rhode was born 01 Nov. 1842 in
Etienne, France. She came to America in 1864 and married Mr. Rhode 
in 1865. In addition to her deeply sorrowing husband, she is 
survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday 
morning from St. Boniface Church.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1902
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Mrs. Bernard Rhode died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. William 
Guttmann. Mrs. Rhode was a native of France and was born at Etienne, November 1, 
1842, coming to America in 1864 and at once taking up her home at Menominee. In 
1865 she was married and with her husband took up her home at Two Rivers. In 1882 
the family removed to this city where Mr. Rhode engaged in the hotel business, 
proprietor of the Two Rivers house which he has conducted ever since. Mrs. Rhode's 
health began to fail several months ago and a few weeks ago she was taken to the 
home of her daughter. She was the mother of seven children, five daughters and two 
sons, namely Mrs. G. Smith, Chicago; Mrs. Emil Teitgen, Mrs. Geo. Born, Mrs. Wm. 
Guttmann and Miss Jessie Schiller and Norman Rhode, all of whom with her husband 
survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 30, 1902 P. 1
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[age 62 yrs./cause: hepatic cirrhosis]
(1900 census Manitowoc twp.: Berhhard 58; Marie 58; Jessie 22;
Norman 18.)


MILDA M. RHODE

Mrs. Milda Rhode, 79, of 412 S. 26th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
May 18, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate. 
Cremation will have taken place with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rhode was born August 5, 1908 at Cato, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Henry E. and Anna Cummings Jonas. She attended schools in Manitowoc and Two 
Rivers. She married William A. Rhode on July 20, 1929 at Waukegan, Illinois. 
The couple returned to Manitowoc to make their home. Mrs. Rhode was head of the 
Toy Department in Kresge Store for many years and was a member of St. John United 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, William of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Alice and Francis Mielcarek of Madison; a brother, Arno Jonas of Ft. Meyers, 
Florida; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Hermina and DeLyle Klotz of Manitowoc 
and Rosalind and Norman Engelbrecht of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 10 am Saturday until the time 
of services. Memorials may be made to the Foundation of the Blind.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 19, 1988 page 18
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[cremains/bur. on Jessie Rhode lot]


ROSE T. RHODE

Mrs. Julius J. Rhode, 71, of 1413 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Los Angeles, Calif., where she had gone for a visit with 
her son, Robert Thielen.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1967 P.24
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Funeral services for Mrs. Julius G. Rhode, 71, of 1413 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday at Los Angles, Calif., will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rhode, the former Rose T. Kummer, was born Aug. 1, 1896, in the Town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Gustave and Margaret Holsen Kummer. She 
was married to Hugo Thielen in 1916. He died Sept. 30, 1928. She was married to 
George Elliott in 1930 and he died May 18, 1953, and was married to Mr. Rhode 
July 15, 1956, and the couple resided in California eight years before returning 
to Manitowoc in 1964.
Survivors include the husband, three sons, Edward Thielen, of Sunnyside, Wash., 
Raymond Thielen, of Manitowoc and Robert, of Chula Vista, Calif., a brother, 
Emil, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1968  P. M11
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[d. 12-28-1967 at Los Angeles CA/age 71 yrs./formerly Mrs. Geo. Elliott and 
Mrs. H. Thielen/bur. on Mrs. Geo. Elliott lot]


SCHILLER A. RHODE

Shiller A. Rhode, 70, well known machinist and a resident here until 
1932, died last night at his home in Wauwatosa, Wis. He had been 
seriously ill a year.
Burial will be in this city. The body will be brought here by motor 
coach from Wauwatosa and services will be held at the cemetery at 
1 p.m. Saturday.
Mr. Rhode, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rhode, was born in Two Rivers 
in 1868. When a young man his parents moved to this city and opened the 
Two Rivers House on Commercial street. He learned the machinist trade 
at the Richards Iron Works where he rose to the rank of foreman.
In 1909, in company with A.J. Braxmeier, Mr. Rhode organized the Central 
Iron Works, which was located at Ninth and Franklin streets. Three years 
later he disposed of his interest and became general foreman in the 
machine shop at the yards of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He held 
this position until six years ago, when he resigned and moved with Mrs. 
Rhode to Wauwatosa.
Forty-seven years ago Mr. Rhode married Miss Agnes Grey in this city.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Violet, city, Mrs. William 
Reenes and Daisy Mae, Chicago, Mrs. John Meld, West Allis, Wis.; two 
sons, Bernard, city, Paul M., Wauwatosa; two sisters, Jessie Rhode, 
and Mrs. Emil Teitgen, city; brother, Norris Rhode, city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 31, 1938 P.2
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[bur. 04-02-1938/d. at Wauwatosa, WI/cause: adenocarcinoma of recto-sigmoid/
bur. on Jessie Rhode lot]


VIOLET RHODE

Miss Violet Rhode, 58, of 819 South Eighth street died Sunday night at the 
Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei home, and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L. M. 
Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born in this city in 1891, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Shiller Rhode. For 35 years she was employed as a clerk and taught music 
in the Paulus music store.
Survivors are two brothers, Bernard of this city and Paul of Milwaukee; 
three sisters, Mrs. Edward Benes of Riverside, Ill., Mrs. John Meid of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Jerry Bowen of Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1949  P. 2
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[age 58 yrs./bur. on Agnes Rhode lot]


WILLIAM A. RHODE

William A. Rhode, age 85, of 412 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 23, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday December 29, at the Jens 
Fuenral (sic) Home and Cremetory (sic). The Rev. Robert Meyer, Pastor of St. 
John's United Church of Christ will officiate with burial to follow at the 
Evergreen Cemetery and with cremation to take place.
He was born March 16, 1907 at Manitowoc, son of the late Norris and Amanda Rhode. 
He was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from the first graduating class of 
Lincoln High School in 1924. He married Milda Jonas, on July 20, 1929, at Waukegan, 
Ill. The couple returned to Manitowoc to make their home. He was employed as a 
mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Manitowoc for 44 years. He was very 
active and interested in hunting and fishing and field trials. He was a member 
of the St. John's United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Francis Mielcarek, 
Madison; a brother, Clyde Rhode, Flagstaff, Ariz. He was preceded in death by 
his wife, Milda, in 1988 and a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time 
of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made 
to the Manitowoc Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1992 P. A2
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[cremains/widower of Milda Rhode/bur. on Jesse Rhode lot]


ADOLPH J. RIBBECK

Ribbeck Funeral Will Be Held On Saturday
The body of Adolph Ribbeck, 16, Union Grove, who was fatally injured 
in an automobile accident Tuesday evening near Racine, will be brought 
here Friday afternoon. Friends may view the remains after 7 o'clock 
Friday evening at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home The body 
may be viewed until the time of the funeral, 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Ribbeck, formerly of Manitowoc, was riding on the hood of an automobile 
and fell to the roadway when the car crashed into a parked autombile. 
He died of shock, doctors said, following an operation for a fractrued 
skull.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 28, 1934 P.2
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[d. Racine, WI/cause: fractured skull foll. auto collision with ruptured 
lt. middle memengial artery and brain damage cont. shock/bur. on 
Antonia Kouril lot]


JANE RIBBECK

Mrs. Jane J. Ribbeck, 90, widow of Charles Ribbeck, died Friday at 
Miami, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ribbeck was a charter member of Grange Avenue Methodist Church, 
Racine. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947.
Survivors include a son, Wallace A., of Kenosha, two daughters, Mrs. 
John Stezak, of Miami and Mrs. Louise Saxild, of Vero Beach, Fla., a 
sister, Mrs. Bertha Maltby, of Wauwatosa, two grandchildren and 14 
great grandchidlren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Wednesday until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971
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[d. 03-19-1971 at Miami FL/age 90 yrs./widow of Charles F. Ribbeck]


JOHANN RIBBECK    (d. 1916)

JOHN REBBECK (sic), WEST SIDE MAN, CRIPPLED IN PECULIAR MISHAP
SWUNG UNDER CAR WHEN FISH NET IS CAUGHT BY CAR AND HEEL IS TORN OFF
AND FOOT CRUSHED, AMPUTATION
Victim of a peculiar accident late Saturday afternoon, John Rebbeck, a well known 
west side resident is at the Holy Family Hospital, one foot amputated at the ankle 
and his leg severely bruised. Mr. Rebbeck will recover. Rebbeck had been fishing 
along the river at the foot of Seventeenth Street and on his return trip had taken 
a short cut over the private right of way of the Manitowoc Malting Company at 
Nineteenth Street on which railway tracks are laid. Rebbeck had a net held by three 
steel rods and was carrying the pole on his shoulder as he came to the Malt House 
of the Malting Company, which is located on the side of the rail tracks with only 
a small space between the building and the track.
As Rebbeck turned into the narrow alley way the steel rods holding the fishing net 
were caught by a car which was part of the train being switched by a Soo line engine, 
the approach of which Rebbeck did not hear. The car caught the steel rod which are 
bent in circular shape to attach to the net and Rebbeck was whirled about by the 
force of the contact and hold which the car had and it is believed that in attempting 
to save himself his foot was thrown out and under the wheels of the car though another 
theory is that the steel rods, dropping onto the foot crushed it. In any event Rebbeck's 
heel was torn off and the toes and foot was badly crushed.
Rebbeck, who is 75 years of age, is somewhat deaf and this fact was probably responsible 
for the accident though it is said that the train crew was negligent in not having 
placed a man on the car, which was being backed up, the engine being at the other end 
of the train. Rebbeck was on private right of way, the Malting Company having purchased 
the land on which the tracks were laid.
Employees of the Malting Company and the train crew assisted in caring for Rebbeck, who 
was removed to the hospital where it was found that the foot could not be saved and 
amputation was immediately performed. The patient is reported doing well. Mr. Rebbeck 
resides at 810 So. Eighteenth Street and is well known. His son, F. Rebbeck is one of 
the owners of the Colonial Theatre and Mr. Rebbeck had been employed as caretaker at 
the theatre.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 24, 1913 page 1
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Chas. Rebbeck of Racine was here yesterday after having been notified regarding the 
accident which befell his father. His brother, August of Summit, Iowa, around today, 
having been summoned here on the same grounds.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 25, 1913 page 3
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[John Ribbeck/bur. 10-28-1916/cause: dropsy/bur. on Charles Ribbeck lot]


JOHN O. RIBBECK    (d. 1969)

John O. Ribbeck, 83, of Union Grove, died Monday following a long illness at 
Racine County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Polnasek Funeral Home, Union 
Grove. The Rev. Lyman F. Newton Jr. will officiate and burial will be at 2:30 
p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ribbeck was born Dec. 31, 1885, in Germany. He resided at Manitowoc and 
Racine and had lived at Union Grove since 1932.
He married the former Mary Kouril Sept. 5, 1914. Mr. Ribbeck was employed as 
a machinist for 28 years with American Motor Corp. at Kenosha and was a member 
of the Union Grove Congregational Church.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Newton (Helen) Moe, of Union Grove; 
four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be 
made to the Union Grove Congregational Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1969  P. 20 
********
[d. 11-24-1969 at Racine WI/age 83 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Antonia Kouril lot]
(31 Dec 1885/Nov 1969/SSDI)
********
THEATRE MAN TAKES BRIDE, WEDDED HERE
Otto Ribbeck(sic), a well known southside man and one of the owners of the Colonial 
Theatre, has come to a realization of the truth of the biblical saying, "It is not 
meant that man should live alone." and has taken unto himself a bride. the marriage 
of Mr. Ribbeck and Miss Mary Kouril of this city was solemnized by Judge Chloupek 
yesterday. The young people will make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 9, 1914 page 3


KARL RIBBECK

Ribbeck, Charles, 
2221 Taylor Ave. 
Age 69. Passed away April 22 at St. Mary's Hospital following a long illness. 
Born in Germany Oct. 26, 1877. Mr. Ribbeck came to America at the age of 14 
years and settled in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. In 1901 he was married to the former 
Jane Vander Welle. In 1911 they moved to Racine where Mr. Ribbeck operated a 
furniture repair and upholstery business for 25 years at 1447 Center St. He was 
a charter member of the Grange Avenue Methodist Church and of the Royal Arcanum 
N. 220. Surviving are his wife, Jane; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Sarteck and Mrs. 
Louise Saxild, both of Racine; one son, Wallace of Kenosha, Wis.; two brothers, 
Otto of Union Grove, Wis., and Frank of Plymouth, Wis.; three grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Heibering Funeral Home, 
Rev. G. Calhoun officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
Wis. Friends may call at the Heibering Funeral Home Thursday after 4 p.m. and 
until time of services.
Racine Journal Times, April 23, 1947  P. 20 
*********
[Charles/bur 04-25-1947/died 04-22-1947 in Racine WI/age 69 yrs]


MARY RIBBECK

Mrs. Mary D. Ribbeck, formerly of 1415 13th Ave., Union Grove, Wis., age 83, 
passed away after a long illness at High Ridge Health Care Center on December 15, 
1979. She was born in Bohemia on August 4, 1896. She was a member of Union Grove 
Congregational church and the Dorcas Society of the church. Surviving are one 
daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Newton Moe of Union Grove; four grandchildren, 
10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Her husband, John, preceded her in 
death on November 24, 1969 and one son. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 
December 17, at 8:00 pm in the Polnasek Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Meade 
officiating. Interment will take place on Tuesday morning in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Wis. Friends may call today at the Polnasek Funeral Home, 908 Eleventh 
Ave., Union Grove from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, the time of services. Memorials may be 
made to Union Grove Congregational Church in her memory.
The Journal Times, Racine, WI  Mon., Dec. 17, 1979 page 12
********
[d. 15 Dec 1979, Racine WI/age 83 yrs/widow of John O. Ribbeck/bur. on Mrs. 
Antonia Kouril lot]
(04 Aug 1896/Dec 1979/SSDI)


ARTHUR RICE

MILWAUKEE MAN FALLS OFF SOO BRIDGE AND LOSES LIFE IN RIVER
Arthur Preuss(sic), aged 50, a sailor whose home is at Milwaukee was drowned 
in the river Sunday when he fell from the Soo line bridge near the yards of 
the Wisconsin Clay Products while crossing the structure. The body was recovered 
two hours later by Officers Carle and Christiansen of the police department. The 
accident was witnessed by two women residing in the vicinity, who summoned Rich 
Lade who was on the river. Lade, after an effort to locate the drowning man, 
notified the police and Officers Carle and Christiansen dragged the river and 
recovered the body.
Preuss is said to have been about town for some time and had been in company with 
several hoboes. It is said that Preuss had removed his coat and placed it on the 
bridge and that in reaching for the garment he lost his balance and fell into the 
river. Police officials communicated with Milwaukee authorities and located a 
sister of Preuss in that city, Mrs. W.J. Savage, Jefferson Street, who will 
probably take charge of the body which is held here.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 15, 1913
**********
Relatives failed to claim the body of Arthur Price(sic), the man who was drowned 
off the Soo line bridge Sunday and the body was buried in the Potter's field 
yesterday at county expense, Coroner Falge giving orders for the burial of the 
body. The Milwaukee police from which city Price came, located a sister in that 
city and she said that she would claim the body but she made no move to do so and 
after waiting all week the body was ordered buried. The body was at the Vogelsang 
and Murphy morgue.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 19, 1913


DOROTHY RICE

Mrs. Dorothy Rice, 58, of 1921 Park Pl., Milwaukee, a native of Manitowoc, 
died Thursday at Milwaukee County Hospital, where she had been a patient 16 
days. She had been in ill health for a long period of time.
Private graveside rites will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. William Harvey officiating.
The former Dorothy Crocker was born Oct. 10, 1902, daughter of the late Henry 
and Alice Elerton Crocker. She attended Manitowoc schools and was married in 
1920 to Hilary Rice. The couple had been away from Manitowoc 36 years.
Surviving Mrs. Rice are a daughter, Mrs. A.G. Marriott, of Pittsburgh, Pa., 
two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Beyer of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Ethel Dake of Wausau, a 
brother, Earl Crocker, of Lodi and three grandchildren. Her husband and a 
brother, Ralph Crocker, preceded her in death.
Burial arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 30, 1961 P.17
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[d. 06-27-1961 at Wauwatosa WI/age 58 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Alice Crocker lot]


ACENATH RICHARDS

LONG ILLNESS IS FATAL FOR MRS. RICHARDS
A lingering illness which kept her confined to her bed for the past eight years, 
claimed the life of Mrs. Joseph Richards, 62, at 12:30 o'clock this morning, 
death occurring at the family home, 1017 N. Eighteenth street. 
Born in Roselawn, Wis., on Mar. 17, 1869, Mrs. Richards, nee Acenatch (sic) Snow, 
was married to Mr. Richards at Menominee, Mich., and the couple came to establish 
their home in Manitowoc in 1914. Besides her husband she is survived by three 
children, Mrs. L. Hilles, Milwaukee; Roy Z. Zuehlke, Appleton, and Clarence Zuehlke, 
Missoula, Mont.; three brothers, George and Orin Snow, Iron Mountain, Mich., and 
Howard Snow, of Lakewood and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Babock (sic) , Randsville, 
Mich., and Mrs. Henry Hudson of Green Valley, Wis. 
Funeral services Monday from the home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Charles Bulley of 
the St. Paul'[s M.E. church officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 29, 1931  P. 2
*******
[Acinath Richards/bur. 6-1-1931/age 62 yrs/female/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Joe Richards lot]


ADAH T. RICHARDS

Mrs. Adah T. Richards, 77, widow of Henry C. Richards, well known
Manitowoc manufacturer and business man, died Friday at Los Angeles,
Calif., according to messages received here. She had been living in
California the past 11 years.
The body is being brought to Manitowoc for interment and funeral
services will be held from the Frazier mortuary.
Mrs. Richards, nee Adah Turner, a daughter of Attorney Harvey Turner,
city, was born in this city and in 1880 was married to Henry C.
Richards. Mr. Richards joined his father and brother in operation
of the Richards Iron Works, Commercial street. Mr. Richards died in
1924. In 1927 Mrs. Richards moved to Los Angeles, Calif., to make
her home.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Winifred Barnes, Chicago; Mrs.
Horace Whittaker, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Walter Watson and
Helen Richards, Fond du Lac; Mrs. George Harrison, Longview, Wash.;
four sons, Harry, Green Bay; Robert, Atascadero, Calif.; Archie, city;
Reuben, Antigo; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 14, 1938  p.3
********
Among the survivors of Mrs. Adah Richards, former resident who died 
last Friday at Los Angeles, Calif., is a daughter, Mrs. Laura Bugg, 
Pasadena, Calif., who was not mentioned with the other children on 
Monday. The body of Mrs. Richards is to be brought here for burial.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November, 16, 1938 P.2
********* 
The body of Mrs. Adah T. Richards, widow of Henry C. Richards, prominent 
Manitowoc manufacturer, will arrive in the city from Los Angeles Saturday 
afternoon at 3:10 o'clock over the North Western road and will be taken to 
the Frazier mortuary. The body is being brought here by Mrs. Laura Bugg of 
Pasadena, a daughter of the deceased.
The funeral services will be conducted at the mortuary Monday afternoon at 
2 o'clock by the Rev. F.C. St.Clair and the Eastern Star. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 17, 1938 P.2
**********
[Adah Turner Richards/d. 11-11-1938, Pasadena, CA/age 77 yrs./cause: cont. 
carcinoma of left breast pleural effusion myocardial degeneration]


ALICE RICHARDS   (d. 1919)

DEATH CLAIMS MISS RICHARDS EARLY TODAY
Death came to claim Miss Alice Richards, a well known resident of 
the city for many years, today, terminating a long illness. Miss 
Richards, a daughter of Mrs. Jonah Richards who survives her, was 
a native of this city, born here 57 years ago and attended the local 
schools. Later the family resided at Milwaukee and in California 
returning here some sixteen or eighteen years ago, making their home 
on Park street, up to the past two years. Besides her mother Miss
Richards is survived by two brothers, Henry C. of this city and 
William D. Richards of California. Funeral arrangements have not 
been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 07, 1919 Page 4
*******
[cause: endocarditis/bur. on Jonah Richards lot]


ARTHUR D. RICHARDS

Arthur, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Richards, died last Thursday night of 
typhoid fever.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Jan. 10, 1888 page 3
*********
A boy 13 years of age, a son of James Richards of this city died 
on Thursday last of typhoid fever. There are four more of the 
family sick with the same disease.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 12, 1888 P. 3
*********
[Arthur Richards/age 14 yrs./cause: Typhoid fever]


EMILIA RICHARDS / MARYAN EMILIA

Death Sun. evening, after many years of illness, of Mrs. James Richards here. The 
deceased was born 28 Mar. 1849 in England and came with her parents to Manitowoc 
as a child and has lived here ever since. In addition to her husband she leaves 
8 children. The burial took place yesterday at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1899
*******
The last sad rites over the mortal remains of the late Mrs. James Richards 
were held this afternoon. Short services were held at the home at 2 o'clock 
and at 3 o'clock at the M.E. church. The large attendance was an impressive 
token of the affectionate regard in which the deceased was held. Rev. Hooton 
delivered the funeral sermon, choosing for his text the passage of scripture 
found in Luke 8,52. "She is not dead, but Sleepeth." He paid a glowing tribute 
to the memory of the departed and dwelt upon the fact that there was no death, 
what seemed so was but transition. In a few moments they would stand by the 
grave and say dust to dust, ashes to ashes, but that would be said only of 
that which was mortal, the shrine or temple; the soul had gone to the God 
who give it; and they knew and were certain that she had crossed the bar, 
she still lived and saw her pilot face to face. The memory of her beautiful 
life should be a perennial source of comfort to the family. Every thought of 
what she was should be a perpetual inspiration. She was still the loving wife 
and mother and these thoughts are of comfort when they "sigh for the touch 
of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is stilled." The floral 
tributes were profuse and beautiful, the casket being almost completely 
hidden from view. A large funeral cortage followed the remains to their 
last resting place in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 19, 1899 P.2
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years Ago - (1899)
Mrs. James Richards of this city died on Sunday night having been confined to 
her bed a few weeks, though the sickness which terminated her life was of much 
longer standing. She was born in London, Eng. In 1849 and came to this county 
when a child. She was married to James Richards in 1869, eleven children being 
the issue. The funeral took place yesterday. Appropriate services being held in 
the M.E. Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 24, 1924
*******
[cause: La Grippe]


F. ARCHIE RICHARDS

F. Archie Richards, 66, of 508 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier Mortuary, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. F.C. St.Clair will officiate and burial be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Knights of Pythias, of which order he was a member, 
will have graveside services.
He was born in Manitowoc, March 18, 1888, son of the late Henry Richards, 
who years ago founded and operated the Richards Iron Works, one of the 
pioneer manufacturing plants in Manitowoc. Twelve years ago he founded the 
Richards Boiler Compound Mfg. Co. in Manitowoc.
August 26, 1927, he married Miss Alvina Pope. She survives with a daughter 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.); brother, Reuben of Antigo; five sisters, 
Mrs. Horace Whittaker of Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Laura Bugg of Pasadena, 
Calif., Mrs. Walter Watson of Beaver Dam, Mrs. Walter Dick of Waukesha and 
Mrs. George Harrison of Long View, Wash.; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 29, 1954 P.18
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[d. 11-27-1954/age 66 yrs./bur. on Adah Richards lot]


HARRY RICHARDS   (d. 1967)

Harry A. Richards, 71, Suring Rt. 2, (Kelly Lake), died in a local hospital 
Thursday evening after a long illness. He was employed by the Western Electric 
Co. of Chicago and retired in 1959. He was a Veteran of World War I. Mr. Richards 
was a  member of the American Legion, Berwyn, Ill., Post No. 422; and was past 
Commander of the Post. He is survived by his wife, the former Libby Teteak; 
several nieces and nephews.
At Coad Funeral Home after 2 pm Sunday. Funeral 1:30 pm Monday, the funeral home, 
the Rev. James Carrico officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The 
American Legion, Manitowoc Post will conduct Military graveside rites.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Sat., Apr. 29, 1967  page 13
**********
Harry A. Richards/Illinois/SFC Co. A 314 FS BN 89 Div./
World War I/March 4, 1896-April 27, 1967
**********
[d. 04-27-1967/Green Bay WI/age 71 yrs./bur. on Joseph Teteak Sr. lot]


HENRY C. RICHARDS

HENRY RICHARDS DIES SUDDENLY 
RICHARDS IRON WORKS HEAD IS DEAD, AGE 70 
Stricken Sunday Morning He Survives But Few Hours 
Henry C. Richards, head of the Richards Iron Works and for many years identified 
with the industrial and business life of the city, died at his home on N. Ninth 
street at 10:30 Sunday night after an illness of but few hours. Mr. Richards 
suffered a sudden attack of heart trouble Sunday morning and failed to rally from 
it, the end coming as the day closed.
News of the death came as a shock to the community in which Mr. Richards has a wide 
acquaintance. He was about town Saturday and at his offices on North Ninth street 
up to closing time and had not complained of illness although friends for some time 
had feared that his health was in decline. At 4 o'clock Sunday morning members of 
the family heard Mr. Richards in apparent distress and found him seriously ill. 
Physicians who were summoned made every effort to relieve him but the effort was 
futile.
Native of New York 
Mr. Richards, who came here more than fifty years ago with his parents, was a native 
of Troy, New York, having been born there June 9, 1854, a son of Jonah and Mary Ann 
Richards, who were natives of Wales and England. The family located in Virginia and 
later came to Wisconsin, residing first at Milwaukee and later coming to this city 
where Mr. Richards' father established a blacksmith business in years before the civil 
war. In 1876 he removed from York and Eighth street and erected a machine shop at Ninth 
and Commercial street, the present location of the Richards Iron Works. The elder 
Richards engaged in building boats having built the vessels Jonah Richards, Alice 
Richards, S. A. Wood, William Richards and later the City of Manitowoc. With the late 
H.C. Burger he built the H.C. Burger and was associated with Mr. Burger in the founding 
of the Manitowoc Shipyards.
Son succeeds Father 
Following the death of his father, Henry Richards took up the business with his brother 
William D. Richards and for forty years has been engaged in management of the Iron Works, 
enlarging and extending the plant and its operations. During the world war the Richards 
plant enjoyed an unusual busy period and Mr. Richards' health is believed to have broken 
under the strain at that time although he never gave up. Although nearly 70 years of age, 
Mr. Richards belied his years and was active as a man of 50 and little more than that in 
appearance. He was a hard worker and gave personal attention to details of the business 
and shops.
Leaves Family of Ten 
Mr. Richards was married in 1880 to Adah Turner who, with ten children, four sons and six 
daughters, survive him. The children are Harry, Reuben, Robert, Archie, Mary Bess, Helen, 
Mrs. Jon Barnes, all of this city; Mrs. Watson of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Horace Whitaker and 
Mrs. Charles Bugg, of Glendale, Calif. One brother, W. D. Richards, of Monrovia, Calif., 
also survives him.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from St. James church, the Rev. 
F. P. Keicher officiating. Mr. Richards was a member of the Elks and of the Knights of 
Phythias and had been active in the work of the latter order in particular. 
The death of Mr. Richards is a sad shock to family and friends and calls forth sympathy 
from the community.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 18, 1924 
********
(Henry Richards/d. Mar. 1924/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 
[bur. 02-20-1924/cause: chronic interstitial nephritis/bur. on Adah Richards lot]
********
news article:
HARRY RICHARDS IN FATAL WRECK
Local Man Loses Grip in Wreck in Which Eight Met Death
TRAINS MEET HEAD-ON NEAR ATTICA, O.
A passenger on passenger train No. 15 on the Penn Railway Co., out of Attica, 
Ohio, enroute to Chicago on his way home Saturday, Harry Richards of the Richards 
Iron Works Co., of this city had a close call to injury and death in a wreck in 
which eight people lost their lives near Attica. Mr. Richards lost his traveling 
case with a supply of clothing, the case being crushed and buried in the debris 
of the wrecked train.
Eight people were killed outright and twelve others were seriously injured in the 
wreck which resulted from a collision of the passenger train with a fast express 
train eight miles south of Attica. The wreck occurred on a curve in the track, the 
two trains crashing head-on, the cars being tumbled over a steep embankment and 
that the death list is not larger is a marvel. Two of the eight died are members 
of the train crew of the two trains. Mr. Richards was on his way to this city after 
a trip in the interest of the Richards Iron Co. and was enroute from Attica to 
Chicago. The accident happened at 2 o'clock in the morning and Mr. Richards and 
other passengers of the train were exposed to the cold and weather while waiting 
the arrival of relief trains. Mr. Richards reached home Sunday night uninjured.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Dec. 27, 1910

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IN CIRCUIT COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Henry Richards plaintiff vs. Mathias Cocian defendant.
Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of an execution issued out of and under the seal of the above named court on the 20th day of May, A.D., 1895, subscribed by the above named plaintiff upon a judgment rendered in justice court on the 17th day of January, A.D., 1895 before H.L. Markham, Esq., a justice of the  peace in and for said county, in favor of the above named plaintiff and against the above named defendant.
A certified transcript of which said judgment was filed and said judgment duly docketed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in and for Manitowoc county Wisconsin on the 20th day of May, A.D., 1895, for the sum of seventy four 38-100 dollars ($74.38-100) which said execution is to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and seized all of the right, title and interest of the said defendant in and to the hereinafter described real estate, which I shall expose for sale and sell as the law directs, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the court house in the city and county of Manitowoc state of Wisconsin, on the 2nd day of July, A.D., 1895, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, to-wit: The North one half of the South East one quarter of the North West one quarter in Section Thirty one (31) in township Twenty-one (21) North of Range number Twenty-two (22) East in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin.
Dated at Manitowoc Wisconsin this 20th day of May, A.D., 1895.
Henry Schmidt,
Sheriff of Manitowoc County Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 23, 1895 P. 2

IDA RICHARDS

Richards - In this city on Thursday, Jan 25th, of typhoid fever, Miss Ida May 
Richards, eldest daughter of Mr. James Richards, aged 16 years. The funeral 
service took place on the following day Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. as per orders 
of the attending physicians. Mr. and Mrs. Richards have the sympathy of the 
entire community, as this is the second child they have lost from the same 
dread disease within a period of four weeks, besides having two other children 
very seriously ill.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1888 page 3
********
Death on the 26th of Ida Richards, 17 year old daughter of James Richards
of nervous sickness. She was buried on the 27th. Ten days ago the family 
buried their son Arthur Richards who also succumbed to nervous sickness.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888
*******
Ida, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Richards, died on Thursday
last of typhoid fever.  She was 16 years of age. This is the second child 
taken from that family within a few weeks.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  February 2, 1888
*******
[Ida - cause: Typhoid fever]


JAMES RICHARDS

JAS. RICHARDS, PIONEER HERE, DIES; AGED 80
James Richards, pioneer resident of this city who removed to Milwaukee 
about four years ago to take up his home, died in that city yesterday 
at the advanced age of 80 years. Death was due to infirmaties of age 
and was not unexpected, Mr. Richard having been in decline for some 
time. Had he lived until May 6 he would have been 81 years old.
Messages received yesterday said that the body would be brought here 
for burial and funeral services will be held from the St. Paul's M.E. 
church Saturday afternoon at 2. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Mr. Richards came to Manitowoc county from his native home in Wales 
when a young man and was one of the early pioneers here. He was well 
known. He married Miss Emily Crocker of this city and five of eleven 
children born to the couple survive Mr. Richards, being Joseph, of 
Detroit, Charles, Leon, Mrs. Alice Dolphin and Miss Mabel Richards, 
all of Milwaukee.
During his long residence here Mr. Richards was a regular attendant 
at the Methodist church at which funeral services will be held and 
was active in support of the church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 28, 1921 P.1
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[bur 01-29-1921/age 80 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrage/
bur on John F Button lot]


JESSIE ISOBEAN RICHARDS

MISS JESSIE RICHARDS DEAD
Manitowoc Girl Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure at Chicago
Upon the threshold of a career as a trained nurse, Miss Jennie Isodene 
Richards, of this city has been summoned by death, Miss Richards' demise 
occurring at Passevant hospital at Chicago where she had been a student 
for a year past as a trained nurse. Heart failure was the cause of death 
news of which reached here in messages. Miss Richards is a daughter of 
James Richards, N. Sixth street, and is 31 years of age. She is a graduate 
of the North Side schools and was later employed as a compisitor on local 
papers for two or three years going to Chicago to take up her studies to 
become a trained nurse. Decedent is survived by her father, three brothers, 
J.C. Richards, Birmingham, Ala., Charles, Milwaukee, Leon, of this city 
and three sisters, Miss Mabel, Milwaukee, Mrs. Herbert Cole, Chicago, Mrs. 
Alice Dolphin, this city. The body will be brought here tomorrow afternoon 
accompanied by relatives. No definite arrangements have yet been made for 
the funeral, which will be held from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 16, 1911 Page 1


JONAH RICHARDS

DEATH OF JONAH RICHARDS
Jonah Richards died on Thursday evening of last week after a brief illness.
A short while before, his son Reuben died of typhoid fever, and the father
contracted the disease while ministering to the son. Mr. Richards was in
Chicago when he was taken sick. He came home to receive the attention which 
his sickness demanded, but soon fell a victim to the disease which a short 
while before brought death into his family.
Mr. Richards was born in Newport, Moumouth Shire, South Wales, June 15, 1828, 
and came to this country in 1852, settling at Troy, N.Y.
From thence he came to Manitowoc in 1853 and opened a blacksmith shop. A short 
while after that he opened a foundry and machine shop on Eighth street. He was 
quite a hard worker and through industry, enterprise and excellent business 
capacity his business grew until he had amassed quite a fortune. When appear-
ances gave promise that Manitowoc would become a city of considerable size, Mr. 
Richards erected a number of large brick blocks some of which now represent so 
much dead capital, as the hopes of the future of the city were not realized.
At an early day he turned his attention to vessel property. He first built the
tug J. Richards, which he soon after traded for the schooner Sea Gull. He pur-
chased a fourth interest in the Schr. Sea Gem, and later came in possession of 
the tug Kitty Smoke. At the time of his death he was owner of the following 
floating stock: Schrs. Alice Richards, three-fourths interest in the J.C. 
Richards, May Richards, Mocking Bird, one-fifth interest in the Success, steam 
barge Rube Richards and tug Kitty Smoke. At different times he owned wholly or 
partially in addition to those given above, the schooners S.A. Wood, City of 
Manitowoc, Blazing Star, one-half interest in the A.P. Nichols, Warren, one-half 
interest in the El; Tempo, tug Willie Richards and propeller Benton.
A more enterprising or restlessly active man never lived. He was engaged in 
various kinds of business and persevered in all, in many instances against much 
adverse circumstances as would discourage most men, until he attained success. 
He was public spirited and always a leader in everything pertaining to the public 
interests of the place. Prosperity only increased his activity and his business 
grew to large dimensions. It was a business that gave employment to many men and 
thus his death is a public loss. He had indominitable energy and was never cast 
down when adversity threatened. Had he lived a few years more his business was 
such that he would be one of the wealthiest men of the state.
He was in all respects a self-made man. He acquired his property by industry and 
foresight and through the prosecution of legitimate business. He managed the large 
affairs in which he was interested, quietly, unostentatiously and invariably with 
success. He began life poor and quit it a wealthy man. He will be missed by the 
people of Manitowoc as in his death an enterprising, worthy man is lost.
His funeral took place on Monday and was attended quite largely.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 29, 1881
********
Through misinformation some errors occurred in the obituary notice of Mr. Jonah 
Richards which appeared in our last issue. He did not contract the disease from 
which his son Reuben died, from attendance at his sick bed, as he did not reach 
home until after the death of his son. Mrs. Richards also wishes to state that 
her husband did not die of the same disease which deprived her of her son as the 
symptoms and treatment were entirely different. We make these corrections at her 
request.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 6, 1881


JOSEPH RICHARDS

Find Man Dead In Home Today 
Joseph Richards, between 60 and 65 years old, was found dead, apparently of 
natural causes, in his home at 307 Chicago street shortly before noon today, 
the police department reported.
Harry McCoy of 721 York sreet, a friend of the dead man, reported the occurrence 
at the police station at 12:15 p.m. He said he saw Richards about 7:30 o'clock 
this morning. When McCoy returned about four hours later he peered through the 
screen door and saw his friend lying motionless on the bed. 
He reported it to police immediately. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1947  P. 1
********
Funeral services for Joseph Oliver Richards, 69, who was found dead at his 
residence at 307 Chicago street, yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at 
the Leschke funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born in West Virginia in 1878. He came to Wisconsin in 1912 and 
settled in Manitowoc in 1914. He was a retired shipbuilder by trade.
His wife, now deceased, was the former Acenath Zuehlke. He is survived by a step-
daughter, Mrs. Lila Hilles of Milwaukee. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1947  P. 2
*******
[Joseph Oliver Richards/d. 06-25-1947/age 68 yrs.]


LEWIS RICHARDS 

Died in this city, July 20, 1872, of consumption, Lewis T. Richards,
second son of Jonah and Mary Ann Richards, aged 18 years and three months. 
The subject of the notice, thus cut down in the flower of his youth, by 
that fell disease, consumption, for seven long months lingered on a bed of
sickness, which he bore with a fortitude and resignation only equaled by 
those of more mature years. He met his fate with a calmness and 
resignation possessed by none but those who relied on the blood shed by
the Savior of Mankind, and surrendered his life into the hands of his
Maker, with a blissful consciousness of a happy mortality. 
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, July 29, 1872


LIBBY M. RICHARDS

Mrs. Libby Richards, 87, former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, Sept. 
9, at Coummunity Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, conducted by Order of Eastern Star, Manitowoc 
Chapter No. 196. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Richards was born December 14, 1896, at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Minnie Panosh Teteak. Prior to retirement, she was employed 
at Western Electric Company, Chicago. She married Harry A. Richards in 1924 at 
Chicago. He preceded her in death in April, 1967. Mrs. Richards was past president 
and life member of Berwyn American Legion and a 50 years member of Order of 
Eastern Star Berwyn Chapter No. 529.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters 
and two brothers.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 10 a.m. Thursday morning until the time of services. There will be no 
Wednesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1984 P. 3
*********
[d. Oconto, WI/age 87 yrs/widow of Harry A. Richards/bur. on Joseph Teteak Sr. lot]


MARIE RICHARDS

DAUGHTER OF CARL KIEL DIES AT MILWAUKEE
Ill Since Saturday, Mrs. F.A. Richards Dies There Last Night
Friends in this city of Mrs. Marie Richards, daughter of ex-sheriff 
and Mrs. Carl Kiel of this city and wife of F.A. Richards of Milwaukee, 
were grieved to learn today of her sudden death at Milwaukee last night. 
Mrs. Richards took ill last Saturday and her condition rapidly turned 
for the worse, developing into influenza-pneumonia. Her mother Mrs. Kiel, 
was summoned yesterday and was at the beside last night when death 
overtook her at the family home at 425 Webster Place.
Funeral Here Monday
Funeral services were held today from the Weiss undertaking establishment 
in Milwaukee to the Grace Evangelical church in that city where R.C. 
Eausewitz performed the last rites. The body was brought to this city this 
afternoon on the 4 o'clock Chicago and Northwestern train and funeral 
services will be held here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First 
Lutheran church, the Rev. D.G. Ristad officiating and burial will take 
place in Evergreen.
Coincidence in Passing
Mrs. Richards, born in this city February 25, 1899, was twenty-seven years 
of age at the time of death. On September 16, 1918, she was married to F.A. 
Richards and the couple lived here for a time but later moved to Milwaukee. 
Their marriage was blessed with one child, a daughter, Maysel, aged seven, 
who with the grieved husband survives. Mrs. Richards passed away on the same 
day and at the same hour her grandmother, Mrs. Henry Kiel, was summoned 
thirteen years ago. She is well known in this city having spent her childhood 
and early years of womanhood here. She was a member of the First Lutheran 
church of this city and of the Women's Relief Corp.
Besides her parents, husband and daughter, she is also survived by one sister, 
Phenice. She was a granddaughter of William Hampke.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 14, 1927 P.2
*********
[Marie Kiel Richards/bur. 1-17-1927/cause: broncho pneumonia/
bur. on Charles Kiel lot]


MARY ANNA RICHARDS   (d. 1919)

MOTHER SURVIVES DAUGHTER BUT ONE MONTH, MRS. RICHARD, PIONEER OF CITY, DEAD AT 89
Just one month after the death of her daughter which had deeply affected 
her, Mrs. Jonah Richards, a pioneer resident of the city died Sunday 
afternoon at the advanced age of 89 years. Had Mrs. Richards lived until 
November she would have celebrated her ninetieth birthday. Funeral 
arrangements have not been made. Mrs. Richards, nee May(sic) Johns, born 
at Newport, Wales in 1829, came to American at the age of twenty and was 
married to Mr. Richards and the couple settled at Troy, New York, later 
removing to Chicago, Milwaukee and then to this city. Here the family 
remained until the death of her husband in 1881 when with her daughter 
she went to Milwaukee to again take up her home. After two years at 
Milwaukee mother and daughter moved to Los Angeles, Cal., and remained 
for some years. Later they again took up their home in this city. Five 
children were born to the couple, two of whom, Henry C. of this city and 
William D. of California still live to mourn the loss of their mother.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 07, 1919 Page 4
********
[cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Jonah Richards lot]
********
Messages received here Saturday brought news of the death of William D. Richards, 
former resident of this city but of late years a resident of Los Angeles, Calif. 
Mr. Richards died aboard a steamer at Bombay, India, while on a tour of the world 
accompanied by Mrs. Richards.
The deceased was born in this city and was about 70 years of age. He was a son of 
Henry Richards (Jonah), one of the founders of the ship building industry 
in this city and later with his sons, founder of the Richards Iron Works. With his 
brother, Henry C. Richards, William D. conducted the business for many years and 
was extensively interested in other projects here, where he continued his residence 
up to about sixteen years ago when the family removed to California. Mr. Richards 
is survived by his wife, who was Otillia Bock of this city, before her marriage and 
by three children, William B., John and Mrs. Romona Gibbs, all residing at Los Angeles.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 18, 1926


REUBEN RICHARDS

Reuben Richards of this city, died of typhoid fever on Saturday morning last.
He was employed as Chief Engineer on his father's barge, The Rube Richards.
While at Escanaba two weeks ago he was taken sick and was brought home.
He continued to grow worse until death released him. He was a young man of
considerable force of character, industrious and enterprising. He was highly
thought of by all who knew him. His funeral took place on Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 8, 1881
********
[Reuben (Lewis)]


ROBERT T. RICHARDS

News has been received here of the death at Stascadero, Calif., of 
Robert Richards, 62, a former resident of this city, who had been 
in the west for a number of years.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen 
cemetery next week.
He was born in this city, educated in the local schools and was 
associated with his father and brothers for a number of years in the 
Richards Iron Works. From here he moved to Milwaukee and in 1927 moved 
to California where he had been located on a small farm.
Survivors are two brothers, F.Archie Richards of this city and Reuben 
of Antigo; six sisters, Mrs. Winifred Barnes of Chicago, Mrs. Horace 
Whitaker of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. Charles Bugg of Pasedena, Calif., 
Mrs. Walter Dick of Waukesha, Mrs Walter Watson of Beaver Dam, and Mrs. 
Fulton Harrison of Long View, Wash.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 15, 1948 P.2
********
[Robert Turner Richards/d. 05-12-1948, San Luis Obispo, CA/cremains/
bur. on Adah Richards lot]


WILLIAM W. RICHARDS    (d. 1998)

L.C.D.R. William W. (Dick) Richards, U.S.C.G., Ret.
William W. Richards, age 81, a Manitowoc Health Care Center resident, died 
early Wednesday morning, June 3, 1998, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 1998, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate, with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be 
accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659.
He was born October 12, 1916, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late William F. and 
Donna Donelson Richards. He married the former Shirley McGinnis Walsh June 3, 
1965, in Manitowoc. He enlisted in the Navy/Coast Guard in 1938, retiring in 
1963. He received the National Defense Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Area 
Campaign Ribbon, the American Theater of War Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation 
Ribbon, the European Theater of War Campaign Ribbon, the Purple Heart, and 
numerous other commendations. William was then employed at the Wisconsin Fuel & 
Light Company until his retirement in 1975.
Survivors include Shirley of Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, 
Sherrie and Dr. Gary Francar, Mishicot, and Kathleen M. Walsh, Manitowoc; two 
special grandchildren, Joseff R. and Samantha Rose Francar; three sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Fontella and Charles Mills, Annabel and Floyd Gardner, all of 
Logan, Ohio, and Edna and Charles Patterson, Hilliard, Ohio; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Donald and Barbara Richards, Delaware, Ohio. He is further 
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded 
in death by one brother, William C. Richards.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the 
time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Dick had a sincere love of the military and devotion to his country. He also 
enjoyed reading, a good political debate at dinner, and had a remarkable 
compassion for animals. He often spoke of far away places he sailed, and the 
interesting people he met along the way. Dick traveled many paths in his life 
with conviction, dignity, and honor.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 1998 P. 2


ADAM RICHARDSON

LAST FOUNDER OF CHURCH DIES HERE THURSDAY 
Adam Brown Richardson, 94, After Long Illness; Was Pioneer Sailor and Farmer 
A long illness yesterday morning claimed the life of one of the oldest 
residents of Manitowoc county when Adam Brown Richardson, 94 years 7 months 
and 8 days, died at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Richardson was a pioneer 
sailor and farmer and was the last of the original founders of the St. James 
Episcopal church in this city.
Born in New York city on February 8, 1835, Mr. Richardson at the early age of 
nine went to sea and for many years traveled the seven seas to visit every port 
of importance in the world. He later came to the Great Lakes region, becoming a 
member of the St. James church here nearly 77 years ago. The life history of Mr. 
Richardson is one of intriguing adventure as he was shipwrecked several times 
and was aboard ships catching fire off the Atlantic seaboard as well as having 
been in many gales which swept unprotected waters of oceans and lakes. 
In 1856 he married Elizabeth Phipps, of Leamington, England, and they were the 
parents of four children, all of them living outside of Manitowoc. Mrs. Richardson 
died in 1909? and since then he lived a retired life on a farm immediately north 
of the city limits.
Four sons survive. They are F.I. Richardson of Allerton, Wm. M. of Kaukauna, T.A. 
of Tipler, Wis., and George B. of Tacoma, Wash. 
Although in failing health for some time, Mr. Richardson objected to being removed 
to a hospital and was under constant care of a housekeeper and more lately under 
the care of a trained nurse. The housekeeper, now well over 80 years of age was 
removed to the hospital early this week, she and her employer being taken at the 
same time.
Funeral services are to be held from the Frazier Mortuary, Ninth and Chicago streets, 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 27, 1929  P. 2
********
[age 94 yrs./cause: paralysis due to hemorrhage of brain]


ALMA RICHARDSON

Mrs. Alma Richardson, 84, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since 
Monday following a stroke.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Alma Klingholz was born Jan 2, 1877, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of 
the late Oscar and Mathilda Bieling Klingholz. She was educated at Manitowoc 
Rapids school and was graduated from Passavant Memorial Hospital, Chicago. As a 
registered nurse she served with the U.S. army during World War I in the United 
States. At Manitowoc she was employed as a nurse by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. 
She was married to Earl (sic) Richardson June 19, 1920. He died in 1923. She was 
a member of First Presbyterian Church and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerome Zibell, of Waterloo, Wis., and two grand-
children. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1961 P. 9 
*******
[widow of Berle D. Richardson/bur. on Carl Klingholz lot]


BERLE D. "BEN" RICHARDSON

FORMER LOCAL TEACHER DIES IN ARKANSAS 
Body of D.B. Richardson To Be Brought Here Sunday
D. Berle Richardson, former teacher in the schools in this city, being engaged 
at the first ward, died at Saline Springs, Arkansas, yesterday after an illness 
that had extended over a period of two years and had forced Mr. Richardson to 
retire from the profession of teaching which had been his life work. The body of 
Mr. Richardson will be brought here Saturday for burial at Evergreen cemetery.
News of the death of Mr. Richardson was received in a message last night and 
containing the announcement of the shipment of the body to this city. The remains 
will be accompanied by Mrs. Richardson who previous to her marriage was Alma 
Klingholz, daughter of Mrs. Mathilda Salak.
Visited Here Recently.
Mr. Richardson, who made his home here for a number of years and who during the 
war was in charge of the municipal gardening plan, visited here last summer 
previous to his departure for the west where he went in hope of recuperating from 
the illness which has been undermining his health and which had already made 
serious inroads upon his system. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson left Wisconsin for Arkansas 
last fall.
Mr. Richardson was 48 years of age and was well known as a teacher in Wisconsin 
schools having taught at Janesville, Hudson, Lake Geneva and other cities. Following 
his retirement here he was for two years superintendent of schools at Lake Geneva 
until forced to retire on account of ill health.
Leaves Wife and Daughter
Besides his wife, Mr. Richardson is survived by one daughter, Miss Marie, who is 
making her home with relatives at Hudson, Wis. His father and one sister also survive. 
Mr. Richardson up to the time of his departure from the city was a member of the 
Manitowoc Lodge of Elks.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 25, 1923  P. 1
********
[Berle D. Richardson/bur. 07-30-1923/age 47 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on W.G. Lueps lot]


DANA RICHARDSON    (d. 1904)

OLDEST PRINTER IN STATE IS DEAD 
Dana Richardson, Who Bore that Distinction, End Long Life Aged 78.
FAILING FOR A LONG TIME 
Had Been a Resident of This City For 48 Years and Was Best Known of Pioneers-
-Learned Printer's Trade in 1840.
Dana Richardson, who in life bore the distinction of being the oldest printer 
in the state of Wisconsin, having learned his trade in 1840, is dead at his 
home on North Tenth street, his demise occurring late Friday evening after an 
illness that had prostrated him for many weeks. Mr. Richardson was one of the 
older residents of this city, having come here in 1856, and continued his 
residence almost continuously since. He had been identified with the publication 
of nearly every newspaper ever launched in the city and for years was the foreman 
of the Tribune, now the Citizen.
Born in Vermont in 1826, Mr. Richardson came west with his family in 1836, 
locating at Kenosha where he soon entered a newspaper plant and learned his trade. 
He was a school mate of L. P. Harvey, who later became governor of the state and 
also attended school with P. P. Smith, the oldest resident of this city. While 
employed in the Courier office at Kenosha he carried election tickets horseback 
to Lake Geneva and other places. At the time of the gold discoveries in California 
he became imbued with the fever and set out for a trip around Cape Horn and to San 
Francisco, where he was taken ill. After his recovery he learned the mason's trade 
and came here soon after when the old Glover building was being erected. 
Although enlisted in the Union army for the Civil war, Mr. Richardson saw but 
little service, being with the 52nd Wisconsin Regiment, Co D., which was stationed 
at Little Rock, Ark., in 1864. Returning here at the close of the war, he resumed 
work as a printer and followed the craft until age forced his retirement. To the 
very last of his life, however, he evinced a great interest in the business and made 
daily visits to the newspaper office while he was able. His chief interest in life 
was in the progress of the newspaper world and he enjoyed nothing better than to 
recall early day incidents. He was an inoffensive man, who made many friends, who 
will be sincerely grieved to know that his end has come. Besides the aged wife, who 
has been his constant companion and attendant Mr. Richardson is survived by a niece, 
Mrs. W. Strong, Kenosha and two half-brothers, Frank and Chas. Demming of Chicago. 
The funeral will take place Monday morning from Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 24, 1904  P. 1
********
Death Fri. evening of 78-yr. old Dana Richardson, a well-known 
resident of our city. The deceased was born 1826 in Vermont and 
came to Kenosha in 1836 with his parents, then in 1856 to Manitowoc 
where he has lived, except for short intervals, ever since. He 
served during the war in Company D of the 52nd Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment. Richardson was an old printer. For many years he worked 
here for the former "Tribune", until advancing age brought his 
retirement. He leaves his elderly widow but no children. The funeral 
was held Mon. morning.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Sep. 1904
*******
Dana Richardson
birth: 15 June 1826 Vermont
death: 24 September 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
father: Luke B. Richardson
mother: Mary A. Duna
spouse: Sarah
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: apoplexy]
********
Tardy recognition to a veteran of the civil war came in the 
announcement of a pension grant of $19 per month to Dana 
Richardson of this city, issue being under date of Dec. 28. 
Mr. Richardson is one of the oldest living residents of the 
city and is an old time "print," having followed the business 
many years. Many friends will rejoice in his deserved good 
fortune.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 29, 1900, Page 8


ELIZABETH RICHARDSON

Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, who lives north of the city limits, 
died Monday morning at age 74. She leaves her husband and 
several children.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909
(Per obituary Monday was Jan. 25)
********
MRS. RICHARDSON DEAD
Well Known Resident is Called to Rest
Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, a long time resident of the county, dead this morning 
at the family home north of the city, aged 74. Mrs. Richardson had been failing 
for some weeks to a complication of diseases. She was born in England and was a 
daughter of the late Wm Phipps. Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband and 
children and brothers and sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Jan. 25, 1909
********
The ranks of the pioneer settlers suffered further depletion this week in the 
death of Mrs. A. B. Richardson who has resided with her husband at the old 
homestead a mile from the city on the Shoto road for over fifty years. Mrs. 
Richardson was a devout Christian and a woman of lovable disposition whose 
demise causes sincere regrets to her acquaintances.
She is survived by her husband, four sons, Frank of Appleton, Mead of Kaukauna, 
Albert of Wabeno and George of Tacoma, and a sister and four brothers.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 28, 1909
********
(Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson/d. 25 Jan. 1909/age 72 yrs./from record of 
St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
********
[cause: myocarditis]


ELLA RICHARDSON

DIED.
In this Village on the 20th, inst., Ella Louisa, youngest daughter of Dana 
and Sarah Richardson, aged 13 months and 7 days.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 28, 1862  P. 3


ISABEL M. RICHARDSON

Mrs. Albert Richardson, 75, nee Belle Crocker, former Manitowoc resident, died 
Sunday in Milwaukee, where she has been making her home in recent years. Mr. 
Richardson died 17 years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Ross and Dana, of Milwaukee; brother, Arthur Crocker, 
of Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 20, 1945  P. 2
*******
[d. 08-19-1945 at Milwaukee, WI/age 75 yrs./bur. on Ross and Dana Richardson lot]


JACOBAH RICHARDSON

MESSAGE WHICH CARRIES DEATH NEWS, A SHOCK TO FRIENDS
Mrs. B.D. Richardson, nee Jacobi(sic) Klingholz, of this City, 
Dies at Hospital at Ashland - Burial May be Held in City
Messages which reached the city yesterday from Ashland, announcing 
the death at the hospital in that city of Mrs. B.D. Richardson, nee 
Jacobi Klingholz, of this city, proved a great shock to relatives 
and friends who had not intimation that Mrs. Richardson's condition 
was serious, though it was known that she was a patient at the 
Ashland hospital. It is probable that the body will be brought here 
for burial
No details of the death of Mrs. Richardson have been received. With 
her husband, Prof. B.D. Richardson, she resided at Bayfield where Mr. 
Richardson is superintendent of schools. Mrs. Richardson entered the 
Ashland hospital only a few days ago and her death was unexpected.
Prof. and Mrs. Richardson made their home here up to eight years ago 
when they removed to Sharon and later to Bayfield. Mrs. Richarson is 
remembered here as Jacobi Klingholz, having made her home here all 
her life. Two sisters, Misses Jennie and Melita Klingholz, of this 
city, survive besides her husband and children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 3, 1916 P.1
********
The funeral of the late Mrs. B.D. Richardson, whose body 
was brought here yesterday from Ashland, will be held from 
the Leups home, 1213 South Ninth street, Saturday morning. 
The funeral is delayed to await the arrival of Misses 
Johanna and Jennie Klingholz, sisters, who are en route 
home from California.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 5, 1916 P.3
********
Word was received here Monday morning of the death of Mrs. B. D. Richardson, nee 
Miss Jacoba Klingholz, at Bayfield, Wis.
Mrs. Richardson was 37 years of age. She was born at Rapids but the family removed 
to this city when she was a little girl. After graduating from the old First Ward 
High school she attended the Milwaukee Normal and upon graduating from this school 
was engaged to teach one of the grades in the First ward school. While teaching 
here she made the acquaintance of Mr. Richardson, who was a member of the high 
school faculty, and later was united in marriage to him.
Besides her husband and one daughter, she is survived by one brother, Carl Klingholz 
of Batavia, Ill., and two sisters, Miss Johanna Klingholz and Mrs. Otis King of 
Hudson, Wis.
Her body was brought here for burial.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 6, 1916
********
[bur. 04-08-1916/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on WG Lueps lot]


LOUISE MARIE RICHARDSON

Louise Endries
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Louise Endries
Birth Date	6 Dec 1909
Birth County	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Louise Maria Margareta Endries
Baptism • U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969
Name	Louise Maria Margareta Endries
Baptism Age	0
Record Type	Baptism
Birth Date	6 Dec 1909
Baptism Date 30 Jan 1910
Baptism Place  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Father  Clerk Eduard Endries
Mother  Amalia Huebner
Church Name  St Paul
Church Location  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969"
*****
Louise M. Endries
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Louise M. Endries
Marriage Date  5 Jun 1946
Marriage County  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse  Joseph L. Richardson
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Louise M. Richardson
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Louise M. Richardson
Social Security Number  XXX
Birth Date	6 Dec 1909
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	29585, Pawleys Island, Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
Death Date	24 Apr 2002
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"


MINNIE RICHARDSON

Death on Sun. of Miss Minnie Richardson, after a short illness. The deceased
was the daughter of Mr. D. Richardson, who works for the "Tribune". She was
born here in Manitowoc on 13 Apr. 1859. She was a teacher in the 2nd Ward School
and was taken ill last Tues. while at work and had to go home. All efforts by the
doctors to defeat the disease were to no avail. The funeral took place at the 
Catholic Church Cemetery yesterday morning.
(Note: The obit says the Catholic cemetery, but I found her in Evergreen)
Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1889
*********
[Miss Minnie/cause: stoppage of the bowels]
*********
Historical item from 25 years ago (1889):
Minnie Richardson died on Sunday morning last after a brief illness. On Tuesday 
she taught school and on that night was taken sick. Not until Friday night were 
her symptoms considered dangerous. She was thirty years of age at the time of 
her death. She was born in Manitowoc and was educated here. While quite young she 
began teaching and has taught continuously since. She was one of the ambitious and 
strove to excel in her profession as well as in scholarship and succeeded in both. 
Two years ago she reached the position of teacher of the grammar department of the 
north side school and discharged the trying duties of the department faithfully and 
well.
She was the only child of parents well advanced in years and a daughter in whom 
they might justly take pride. To them she was most devoted. Kind and considerate 
to all, to her parents, she was affection herself. There are few young people who 
have more, or warmer friends then she had among her acquaintances and none who 
deserved them more. Well endowed mentally, she had great industry and her success 
as a scholar and teacher followed naturally. Her funeral took place Wednesday. All 
the city schools were dismissed as a token of respect for her memory.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 16, 1914


SARAH RICHARDSON

MRS. RICHARDSON WIDOW OF DANA IS DEAD HERE
Early Resident Of City Passes Away Today
Mrs. Sarah Richardson, widow of the late Dana Richardson, died suddenly early 
this morning. The body has been taken to the Pfeffer undertaking parlor, 
Washington street and the funeral will be held Tuesday morning with services 
at Sacred Heart church and burial at Evergreen.
Came Here in Youth
Mrs. Sarah Richardson was born in Ireland aboaut eighty-five years ago and came 
to this country in youth. The family settled in Manitowoc county and she was 
married at Manitowoc Rapids to Dana Richardson. Her husband answered the call 
of the government in the civil war and was a member of the last companies to 
leave the city for the front. After his return he erected a large brick home 
on North Tenth street and there they lived for many years. Mr. Richardson was 
both a mason and a printer and at the time of his death some twelve years ago 
was said to be the oldest printer actively employed at the trade in the whole 
state. Mrs. Richardson is the last member of her family. All of her sisters 
and brothers have preceded her in death, and two children born to the couple 
died many years ago. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Felix Walsh of Two 
Rivers and was well known to all the older residents of the city.
Miss. S.C. Walsh of Milwaukee is here called by death of Mrs. Richardson and 
is in charge of the funeral arrangements. A number of relatives are expected 
here to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 25, 1922 P. 1
*********
SACRED HEART BENEFICIARY OF MRS. RICHARDSON
The last will and testament of Mrs. Sarah Richardson, widow of Dana Richardson, 
filed in the county probate court today, leaves all of the estate of the 
deceased both real and personal to the Sacred Heart congregation after making 
provision for the payment of the debt, funeral expenses and a fund of $100 for 
the perpetual care of the family lot in the Sacred Heart section of Evergreen 
cemetery. The fund for the perpetual care is also left to the church.
Personal Property of $1,200
The petition filed with the will gives the value of the personal property at 
$1,200 and sets $200 as the sum received in rents from real estate other than 
the homestead. No total value is given. Attorney Edward L. Kelley is named as 
executor.
No conditions of any sort are attached to the gift. Mrs. Richardson was the 
last member of her family, all of her sisters and brothers having died before 
her and her husband and children having died many years ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 30, 1922 P. 1
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[bur 03-28-1922/cause:entero colitis/bur. on Dana Richardson lot]


THOMAS AL. RICHARDSON

FORMER NATIVE OF COUNTY DEAD, BURIAL HERE
T.A. "Al" Richardson, 66, a native of this county, and who, a number of years
ago operated a photograph gallery on North Eighth street here, passed away on
Friday at a Milwaukee sanitarium, according to messages received here. Burial
will take place in this city. The remains will arrive here on the Monday
morning Northwestern train and be taken to the Frazier mortuary, Ninth and
Chicago street where they may be viewed up to 2 o'clock Monday afternoon when
funeral services will be held there, with interment at Evergreen. Rev. Phipps
will officiate.
The deceased, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richardson, county pioneers, was
born on the homestead farm near Neshoto in 1865 and lived his early life in
the county. He spent some time in the Bermuda islands and returning here
opened a photograph studio on the north side. Later he located at Wabeno and 
still later went to Tipler, Wis., where he became superintendent in the mill
there. He was taken to a Milwaukee sanitarium a few months ago. He was married
here in 1891 to Isabelle Crocker who survives him with two sons, Dana and Ross
and three brothers, Frank of Appleton, Mead of Kaukauna and George of Tacoma.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 26, 1931 p.4
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[bur. 9-28-1931/age 66 yrs/died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: carcinoma of bladder/
bur. on A.B. Richardson lot]


WM. MEAD RICHARDSON

William Mead Richardson, 81, former Manitowoc resident, who has been residing 
in Kaukauna, died Sunday at the Bellin Memorial hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Greenwood funeral 
home in Kaukauna. Burial will be later in the afternoon at Evergreen cemetery 
here.
Survivors are the wife, two sons, Elmer, of Champaign, Ill., and Clyde, of 
Kaukauna; and a brother, Frank, of Atlanta, Ga. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1944  P. 2
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[died at Green Bay, WI/bur. on Thos. Richardson lot]


KATHRYN RICHARDT

Kathryn L. Richardt, age 94, formerly of 716 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died on 
Monday June 25, 2007, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Kathryn was born on July 1, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael 
and Lillian (Wegforth) Bartelme. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, with the class of 1930. On June 20, 1942, she married Robert Richardt 
at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on 
Oct. 1, 2000. Kathryn resided in Manitowoc for the majority of her life. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald and Sue Richardt, Sturgeon 
Bay; two granddaughters: Rebbecka (Shawn) Fair; Laura Richardt and her fiancé, 
Jeremy Ott; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Marilyn Oestreich, Fond du Lac; 
Carol and Clarice Carey, Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: 
Gordon Bartelme, Glenn and Gerry Bartelme, and Robert and Jo Anne Bartelme, 
all of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and friends also 
survive.
She was also preceded in death by six brothers: Harold, Russell, Milton, Michael, 
Norman and Jack; two sisters: Ethel Bartelme and Betty Leannah. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Dick Runge, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, June 29, 2007, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. 
The visitation will continue on Saturday morning, June 30, 2007, from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 2007 


ROBERT L. RICHARDT

Robert L. Richardt, age 86, of ?16 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 1, 
2000, at Rivees Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Robert Meyer, 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 7, 1914, in Sheboygan, son of the late Carl and Lena Schultz 
Richardt. Robert was a graduate of Central High School in Sheboygan with the class 
of 1932. On June 20, 1942, he married the former Kathryn Bartelme, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Robert was a part owner/operator of Manitowoc 
Brake Service for over 30 years. He was a former member of the Barbershoppers 
Chorus, for 28 years.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Richardt, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-
law, Ron and Sue Richardt, Sturgeon Bay; two granddaughters, Rebecka (Shawn) Fair, 
Beaver Dam, Laura Richardt, Sturgeon Bay. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 
4 p.m. Thursday until the time of service at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 2000  P. A2
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Funeral Services for Robert L. Richardt, age 86, of 716 S. 31st St, Manitowoc who 
died Sunday, October 1, 2000, at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Robert Meyer, with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. 
Thursday until the time of service at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 2000  P. A2


ELLEN RICHGELS

Ellen J. Richgels, 92, of 1020 South 12th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
Dec. 15, 1991 at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will 
be held at 12:30 pm Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 1:00 pm at the St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Jerald Prusakowski O.F.M. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Ellen Josephine Oas on March 6, 1899 at Mona, Iowa, daughter of the 
late John and Elizabeth Eggen Oas. She was married to Harry J. Richgels on Dec. 3, 
1923 at Kenosha, Wis. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927 and have resided here 
since. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1966. She was a member of the 
St. Boniface Parish.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Mary Richgels of 
Franktown, Colo., James and Audrey Richgels of Valders, Gene and Mary Richgels of 
St. Paul, Minn., a daughter, Mary Winterstein of Fillmore, Calif. Also surviving 
are 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two 
step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. She was preceded in death by 
five brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 
3 pm until 8 pm this Monday evening, where a prayer service will be held this 
evening at 6:30 pm by Father Jerry.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 16, 1991 page B7


HARRY J. RICHGELS

Harry J. Richgels, 67, of 931 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at 3:50 
p.m. Saturday while at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He had a heart 
attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Richgels was born April 14, 1898 at Ridgeway, Wis., son of the late Henry J. 
and Mary Gun Richgels. He came to Manitowoc in 1921 and married Ellen J. Oas 
Dec. 3, 1923. Before retiring two years ago he had been employed 40 years at 
Lakeside Machine Shop Inc. 
Mr. Richgels was a member of Wisconsin State Safety Council, a member and past 
president of Manitowoc County Sheriff and Deputies Assn., a member and past 
president of Machinists Union Local 516 and the first chairman of the City of 
Manitowoc Industrial Development Committee. 
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William E. (Mary) Winterstein of Hof, 
Germany; three sons, Jack of Seattle, Wash., James of Manitowoc and Gene of West 
St. Paul, Minn.; four sisters, a twin, Mrs. Carl Hollatz of Del Ray Beach, Fla., 
and Mrs. Paul Fernnessy, Mrs. Ruth Chase and Mrs. Henry Stephani of Milwaukee; a 
brother, Frank Richgels of Milwaukee and 11 grandchildren. A sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1966  P. 7 


BABY BOY RICHMOND

Baby Boy Richmond, infant son of Roseann M. Richmond of 1510 S. 12th St., 
Manitowoc, was born and died Wednesday evening, July 7, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Major Oliver Poling will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Roseann Richmond; maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. LeRoy Richmond of Valders, and aunts and uncles.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1982 P. 3


AUGUST M. RICHTER    (d. 1907)

Death has taken another of our county's pioneer settlers. Mr. A.M. Richter, known
countywide and a respected resident of our city, died late Tuesday night of old age
debility. Mr. Richter was born 18 May 1822 in Kennberg, Saxony. He married in
1850 and promptly journeyed to America, arriving in New York on 04 July of that
year. He directed his steps to rapidly growing Wisconsin and settled in Town Wilson,
Sheboygan County, on Green Bay Road. He opened a store there but later moved to
Town Newton in Manitowoc County where he operated a farm. He came to
Manitowoc in 1860 to become a teacher, and a great number of our men and women
have him to thank for their education. In 1866 he gave up teaching and, in partnership
with Eduard Maerklein, opened a drugstore, a business he continued until 1873.
In 1872 he was elected County Clerk and served for two years. In 1875 he opened a
vinegar factory which became very successful. During his Manitowoc tenure he
served 15 years as Clerk of Schools in the 1st Ward, and variously served as City
Clerk, City Treasurer and Alderman. In addition to his sorrowing widow he is
mourned by 3 sons - Max, Hugo and Arthur, the latter a professor at the
University of Wisconsin. He is also survived by 3 daughters -Miss Emilie, Mrs.
Fred Gehm in Chicago, and Mrs. Thekla Klingholz in Denver. Had he lived
until 30 April he would have been able to celebrate the 57th Anniversary of his
marriage. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the funeral
home at 1235 S. 8th Street. The German Odd Fellow Lodge here, of which the
deceased was a member, will direct the funeral service. A fine man has been lost in
the passing of August M. Richter. May he rest in peace.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907
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DIED:
August M. Richter, aged nearly 85 years, a pioneer resident of the county and city 
and founder of the A.M. Richter & Sons Co. vinegar and yeast factory here, died 
Tuesday night at the family home on South Eighth Street. He is survived by an aged 
wife, three sons and three daughters.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 21, 1907 pg. 1
*****
Local and Personal:
The funeral of the late August M. Richter was held from the home last Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The obsequies were conducted under the auspices of 
Chickerming lodge, I.O.O.F.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1907 pg. 5
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August M. Richter
birth: 18 May 1822 Kemsberg, Saxony
death: 19 March 1907 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Manitowoc
father: Aug. Richter
mother: Hamann
spouse: Christiana
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: La Grippe]


BARBARA RICHTER

Barbara Richter died, wife of August Richter.
Manitowoc Herald, 27 Feb 1862
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Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862)
DIED. - In this village, on Saturday Feb. 22, 1862, Barbara, wife 
of Mr. A. Richter, aged 40 years. The funeral of Mrs. Richter took 
place on Sunday, and was very largely attended by relatives and 
friends.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 29, 1912 pg. 1


CHRISTIANE RICHTER

ANOTHER OF CITY'S PIONEER WOMEN IS CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Christiana Richter, Widow of Late A.M. Richter, 

Passes Away at Advanced Age of 89 Years Last Night
Mrs. Christiana Richter, widow of the late A.M. Richter, passed away 
at her home last evening at the advanced age of 89 years. Death was 
due to infirmities of age, Mrs. Richter having been in feeble health 
for some time. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. 
Mrs. Richter had been a resident of this county for sixty five years, 
having come here in 1850 with her husband soon after their marriage. 
The family located in Sheboygan, later removing to Newton where they 
made their home for two years and then came to this city in 1860 where 
Mrs. Richter has since resided. Mr. Richter was one of the first 
teachers and singing masters in schools of the city and later founded 
the business now conducted under the name of the A.M. Richter Sons. 
Mrs. Richter was a native of Saxony and was born July 2, 1828. Mr. 
Richter died ten years ago. Three sons and three daughters survive Mrs. 
Richter, being Max and Hugo, this city, Prof. Arthur Richter, head of 
the engineering department of the University of Montana, Miss Emilia? 
Richter, this city, Mrs. ? Wilholz? and Mrs. Clara (illegible). Eight 
grandchildren, three great grandchildren also survive. 
(last sentence illegible, but looks like it talks about how well liked 
she was)
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 01, 1917, Page 1
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The funeral of the late Mrs. Christiana Richter, whose death occurred 
yesterday will be held from the late home at 1235 South Eighth street 
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 02, 1917, Page 3
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Mrs. Thekla Klingholz, Mrs. Fred Gehm and Mrs. John Faltermeyer have 
returned to Chicago after attending the funeral here of the late Mrs. 
Richter.
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Oscar Richter, who was here to attend the funeral of his grandmother, 
the late Mrs. A.M. Richter, has returned to Eau Claire where he is 
engaged in the insurance business.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 07, 1917, Page 3
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[Christine Richter/bur. 05-04-1917/cause: carcinoma of intestines/
bur. on AM Richter lot]


CLARA F. RICHTER

Mrs. Hugo Richter, 80, of 1232 South Seventh street, lifelong resident of the 
city, died this morning, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the home. Dr. C. H. Phipps 
of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Richter, nee Clara Fechter, was born in this city in 1867 and in 1891 was 
married to Hugo Richter. The latter died in 1937. 
Survivors are a son, Oscar, of this city and a sister, Miss Louise M. Fechter, 
also of this city, and two grandchildren, Adelaide Irvine Richter and William 
Irvine Richter. 
The body will be moved to the Richter home at 11 a.m. Monday from the Frazier 
mortuary. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1948 
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[Clara Mrs. Hugo/d. 02-14-1948/age 80 yrs]


ELYSABETH A. RICHTER

Elysabeth A. Richter, age 66, of 10309 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
October 20, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2000, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Dave Hoffman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born August 11, 1934, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George "Bud" 
and Adeline Ahrndt Woida. Elysabeth was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1952. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
the Manitowoc Yacht Club Auxiliary, Junior Service League, Ducks Unlimited, 
National Wild Turkey Federation, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Town of Cato 
Land Use Committee, and was also an active volunteer with Heart-A-Rama and 
president of Lizann Ltd. Elysabeth was a life member of Wisconsin Deer Hunters 
Association and a member of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she was an active 
volunteer for many years with the Pie and Ice Cream Social. Other organizations 
that Elysabeth belonged to include the Manitowoc Recreation Department where she 
sponsored various baseball teams active with the Manitowoc County Cub Scouts and 
Boy Scouts and also aided in formulating and planning Woodland Dunes.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Douglas I. and Lori Lee Richter, 
Cato, Brian W. Richter, Manitowoc Rapids; their father, William Richter, Manitowoc; 
her soul mate, Walter F. Mielke Jr., Cato; one grandson, Caleb Richter, Manitowoc 
Rapids; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Jan Woida, Manitowoc; two sisters 
and one brother-in-law, Joan Free, Sheboygan, Karen and Cal Naidl, Maribel and a 
sister-in-law, Adelaide Richter, New Jersey. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lorayne and 
her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruth and Oscar Richter.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon 
Cal Naidl.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Richter family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 2000  P. A2


EMILIE RICHTER

MISS EMILIE RICHTER DIES AT AGE OF 90 
Was Teacher of State's First Public Kindergarten Here, Established In 1873 
Miss Emilie Richter, teacher of the state's first public kindergarten, 
established in Manitowoc in 1873, and a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died 
early today at the home, 1235 South Eighth street. She was 90 years of age.
Miss Richter, who lived a retired life since leaving the teaching profession, 
had been in failing health the past two months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Richter home in charge 
of the Rev. C. H. Phipps on the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Richter, daughter of a pioneer Manitowoc manufacturer, was active in school, 
church, and literary circles of Manitowoc for more than three score years. She 
was only 17 years of age when she taught her first school.
She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Richter. Her parents came to 
this country from Germany, settling first in Sheboygan county, then moving to 
Newton and finally to Manitowoc. She was born in 1851. Her father later came to 
this city, where he became city clerk and established the A.M. Richter & Sons, 
vinegar manufacturers. 
Miss Richter had hardly completed her schooling before she decided on a teaching 
career. She taught rural schools in the county near Silver Lake and at Osman.
In 1872 C. F. Viebahn, a young teacher filled with ideas of "new methods" and 
deeply interested in possibilities of his profession came to Manitowoc and assumed 
charge of the first ward school. From the first he planned a kindergarten. At an 
Osman school meeting he met Miss Richter and recognized she had the ability to 
carry out the program he desired.
Mr. Viebahn engaged her and the kindergarten was opened here in the fall of 187__. 
Previously Mrs. Carl Schurz had opened a private kindergarten in Watertown, Wis., 
and the German-English Academy in Milwaukee where Miss Richter visited to learn 
kindergarten methods, also operated a private kindergarten. The one in Manitowoc, 
however, was the first in the state to be operated by a public school. 
Now a Model System 
From that beginning Manitowoc's kindergarten system advanced until today it is 
recognized throughout the country and its program is copied by many other school 
systems. The system here is considered a model.
Miss Richter, after giving up kindergarten teaching enrolled in the Oshkosh Normal 
school from which she was graduated. She returned here to teach in the first ward 
high school for a number of years. She retired from teaching to devote her activities 
to club, literary and social work. 
She was named to a place on the Library Board, serving several years. Miss Richter 
was a charter member of the Clio club, the first woman's organization in Wisconsin. 
She was also a member and active worker, until recent years, in the First Presbyterian 
church. 
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Clara Gehm of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews. 
The body may be viewed at the Richter homestead on South Eighth street from Wednesday 
at 2 p.m. until the hour of services, Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1941  P. 2
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[Emilie/Miss/d. 10-14-1941/age 90 yrs./cause: coronary sclerosis/
bur. on A.M. Richter lot]


HUGO OTTO RICHTER

DEATH CLAIMS H.O. RICHTER, MANUFACTURER
President of Vinegar Company Dies at Hospital Today; Was 75 Years Old
Hugo O. Richter, 75, president of the A.M. Richter Sons company, and 
one of the last survivors of the old school of yeast and vinegar 
manufacturers in the country dating back nearly 65 years, died this 
morning at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Richter had been a patient 
at the hospital for the past week. Funeral services will be held 
Friday at 3pm from the home, 1232 South Seventh street. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Richter was born in this city at 1862, the son of A.M. and Christina 
Richter. The elder Richter founded the vinegar and yeast factory here 
in 1875 and the business has remained in the Richter family ever since. 
At the age of 13, Hugo Richter joined his father in the plant and was 
identified with the company ever since. A few years later, Max, another 
son of A.M. Richter joined the company. The company erected a plant on 
Madison street. On the death of A.M. Richter, the business was continued 
by his sons Hugo and Max. Max Richter died 16 years ago. 
Supervised Expansion. 
As president of the company Hugo Richter supervised an expansion program 
a few years ago which included erection of a second and larger vinegar 
and yeast plant on South Ninth street. In more than 60 years in the 
business Mr. Richter saw manufacturing trends change to modern methods. 
Mr. Richter's son, Oscar, became associated with his father in the company 
after completing his university schooling. 
In 1891 Mr. Richter married Miss Clara Fechter, who survives with a son, 
Oscar; two sisters, Emelie, city and Mrs. Fred Gehm, Chicago. Mr. Richter's 
fraternal affiliations included membership in the Elks, Royal League and 
the United Commercial Travelers. Although always interested in civic 
affairs Mr. Richter never sought public office.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2
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[bur. 08-06-1937/age 75 yrs./cause: cerebral
sclerosis arterio sclerosis coronary sclerosis]


MAX H. RICHTER

MAX RICHTER, LIFE RESIDENT OF CITY, DEAD
Well Known Business Man Passes Away at Age of 61 
Max Richter, life long resident of Manitowoc and one of the best known business 
men of the city, died at his home, 1228 South seventh street, at midnight last 
night, death being due to lung trouble which developed from asthma, from which 
Mr. Richter had been a sufferer for many years. Death was calm and peaceful and 
while expected, the news comes as a shock to the community. Funeral arrangements 
have not been completed. 
Mr. Richter had but recently returned from a trip through the west, where he had 
gone in hope of securing relief from his affliction. He visited in Arizona, 
California, New Mexico and other parts of the west, but when he was convinced that 
his condition was growing no better he determined to return home and arrived here 
May 1. For ten days his condition had been considered grave. Mr. Richter realized 
the seriousness of his condition and bore his illness with patience and courage. 
WAS NATIVE OF CITY 
Born in this city April 16, 1860, Mr. Richter was 61 years of age at his death. He 
graduated from the First ward school with high honors. He early became associated 
in the plant of the A.M. Richter Vinegar company which, at the time of his death, 
was operated under the name of the A.M. Richter Sons company, with decedent president 
of the company. He was a capable business man, energetic and far seeing and the 
business of the company was prosperous.
SERVED IN COUNCIL 
Mr. Richter served as a member of the city council and at the time of his death was 
a member of the public utility commission. He had been frequently urged to accept 
the office of mayor and on one occasion was tendered the honor without opposition, 
but declined on personal grounds. He had taken an active part in organization of the 
old Business Men's association, of which he was elected president and later gave his 
support to the Association of Commerce and was a member of its board of directors. 
Mr. Richter was recognized as a man of high character, a most dependable friend and 
a citizen who was always awake to the best interests of the community and he will be 
missed.
Mr. Richter was a member of the Elks' lodge and affiliated with other organizations. 
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Belgum, of Green Bay, and 
by two brothers, Hugo of this city and Prof. Richter of Yakima, Wash., and three 
sisters, Mrs. Thekla Klingholz, Mrs. Fred Gehn of Chicago and Miss Emilie Richter of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 13, 1921  P. 1
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[bur 05-15-1921/cause: tuberculosis]
(Max H. Richter/d. 13 May 1921/age 61/cause: T.B./from record of St. James Episc. 
ch., Manitowoc)
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Richter-Herzog.-On Thursday, November 10, 1887, at the home of the bride at 
Western Junction, Racine Co., Mr. Max Richter of Manitowoc and Miss Emilie(sic) 
Herzog.
Max has been receiving the congratulations of his many friends here ever since 
his return on Thursday evening. The young couple have taken possession of the 
Packard residence on South Seventh street and have fairly launched forth on 
what their friends hope will be a long and happy voyage through life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 17, 1887 P. 3


OSCAR A. RICHTER

Oscar A. Richter, 85, of 846 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening in 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Richter was born Jan. 6, 1892, in Manitowoc, son of the late Hugo and Clara 
Fechter. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a 1912 graduate of the 
University of Wisconsin. Following his graduation, he worked at Velter Mfg. Co., 
Milwaukee. Later he worked for the State Highway Department. Returning to 
Manitowoc in 1921, he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc.
He married Ruth Ervin June 8, 1921, in Chippewa Falls. The couple returned to 
Manitowoc where they made their home. Mr. Richter joined his father in business 
in Richter Vinegar Corp., Manitowoc, in 1923. He retired as president a few 
years ago.
Survivors include his wife; a son, William R. Richter, of Manitowoc; a daughter, 
Miss Adelaide Richter, of Hackettstown, N.J.; two grandsons, Douglas I. and 
Brian W. Richter, of Manitowoc and a cousin, Mrs. Florence Belgum, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call in the Masonic Temple, 810 Chicago St., Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until 11 a.m. and in the church Wednesday noon 
until the time of service. Masonic memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Hospital or 
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1977 P. 3
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[bur. on Hugo Richter lot]


ROBERT D. RICHTER

Capt. and Mrs. Richter of the Salvation army are mourning the death of their son, 
Robert, at the family home, 1316 South Thirteenth street, Sunday noon after a brief 
illness. The little one was born November 24 last and was three and a half months 
old. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon with services at the home 
at 2 o'clock. Rev. A.R.E. Schreiber officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1928 P. 3
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[bur. 3-13-1928/cause: convulsions]


RUTH I. RICHTER

Mrs. Ruth Richter, 95, of 846 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, 
June 4, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Richter was born June 16, 1891 at Newark Valley, New York, daughter of the 
late William and Adelaide Beardsley Irvine. She attended schools in Chippewa Falls, 
Wisconsin. She married Oscar Richter on June 8, 1921 at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. 
The couple came to Manitowoc to reside after their marriage. He preceded her in 
death in 1977. Mrs. Richter was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was very 
active with the Salvation Army, Lakeland College of Sheboygan, Memorial Hospital 
Auxiliary and the Holiday House.
Survivors include a son, William Richter of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Adelaide 
Richter of Hackettstown, New Jersey; two grandsons, Douglas and Brian, both of 
Manitowoc and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. Richter of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 pm to 7 pm Sunday and 
Monday at the church from 9:30 am until the hour of service. Memorials may be made 
to First Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., June 6, 1987 page 14
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[widow of Oscar A. Richter/bur. on Hugo Richter lot]


WM. RICHTER

"Richter, William A        
134th IL Infantry, Company D
Born: December 21, 1839
Enlisted: May 14, 1864 as a Private, from Chicago, IL. Mustered Out: October 25, 1864 
at Chicago, IL  Wife:  Emilie, 1851-1941  Died:  November 23, 1878 Buried:  Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI Gravesite:  E2-74-2:  "Wm. Richter/Co. D/134 Ill. Inf." "
From Manitowoc County Civil War RoundTable


ELSIE R. RICK

Funeral services for Miss Elsie R. Rick, 79, of Mishicot, known in hospital 
administration circles of Wisconsin and  registered nurse since 1922, who died 
Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 
Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Mr. Paul Haynie of the Church 
of the Latter Day Saints at Sheboygan will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Rick was born March 20, 1886, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late 
Dr. Joseph and Lillie Anne Pelisek Rick. Her father practiced medicine in the 
Mishicot area for many years. She was graduated from St. Mary Hospital School of 
Nursing at Green Bay in 1922 and for two years was the hospital's superintendent. 
In 1931, she was appointed superintendent of Shawano Hospital in charge of the 
medical and nursing staffs. Later she served as superintendent of the Burlington, 
Wis., Memorial Hospital and was on the institution's advisory board. Later she 
served as a nurse at Sturgeon Bay and was also on the staff of Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Rick was a member of the Green Bay Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, of 
the Lakeshore Writers Assn. and Manitowoc Vocational School Homemakers. 
The only survivor is a nephew, Robert R. Miller, of Bellevue, Wash. A sister, 
Ruth Rick Miller, preceded her in death.
Eastern Star Memorial services will be conducted at the funeral home at 7:30 
o'clock this Monday evening, where friends may call after 6 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1965  P. 9 
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[d. 10-29-1965/age 79 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Lillie Rick lot]
(20 Mar 1886/Oct 1965/SSDI)


JOHN F. RICK

John Rick, 65, of 3158 S. 25th St., Milwaukee, former Manitowoc resident, died 
Sunday morning at home.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borgwardt Funeral Home, 1817 W. 
National St., and at St. Joseph Episcopal Church, Milwaukee. Burial will be at 
1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rich was a Manitowoc resident for many years until he located at Milwaukee 
18 years ago. He married the former Georgia Holly at Manitowoc.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Thomas, of Milwaukee; a brother, Rudolph, 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Schwartz, of Wausau and Mrs. Lou Haddad, of 
Chicago and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1966  P. 11
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[d. 6-12-1966, Milwaukee, WI/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anna Holly lot]
(23 Dec 1900/Jun 1966/SSDI)


DR. JOSEPH B. RICK

VETERAN PHYSICIAN OF COUNTY DEAD
Dr. J.B. Rick of Mishicot, one of the pioneer physicians of Manitowoc county, 
passed away last night, at the family home in Mishicot. The deceased had been 
in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 
afternoon, Nov. 26, in charge of the Masonic Order of Two Rivers. Interment 
will be at Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Born in Mishicot
The deceased was born in Mishicot, March 9, 1857, and has always made his home 
in the county. After completing his medical education he started practice in 
the county and continued until failing health forced him to retire. He was 
married June 17, 1881 to Miss Lillie Pelischck who survives him, together with 
two daughters, Elsie of Green Bay and Mrs. Ruth Miller of St. Paul, Minn. One 
sister, Mrs. Otto Mathieson, of Council Bluffs, Ia., also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 23, 1929 P. 4
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[Joseph B. Rick, M.D./bur. 26 Nov. 1929/age 72 yrs./cause: exhaustion due to old age]



LILLIE A. RICK

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie A. Rick, 80, widow of Dr. J.B. Rick, 
prominent county physician for many years, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at the home in Mishicot. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery 
here.
Mrs. Rick died at her home in Mishicot Saturday.
Mrs. Rick, nee Lillie A. Pelishek, was born in Manitowoc and in 1884 
was married to Dr. J.B. Rick. They located in Mishicot, where the 
doctor established a practice. He died in 1929.
Survivors are two daughters, Elsie, at home, Mrs. Ruth Miller of Hunt, 
Idaho; and a grandson, Robert Miller.
Mrs. Rick was a member of the Eastern Star at Two Rivers, whose members 
will be in charge of the services. The body was moved to the Rick home 
this afternoon from the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1944 P. 2
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[d. 12-21-1944/age 79 yrs./widow of Dr. Jos. B. Rick]


AMELIA RICKER

Mrs. Amelia Ricker, widow of the late Judge Ricker of this city, died at 4 
o'clock this morning. Mrs. Ricker had been quite sick for a number of months. 
She was the mother of Mrs. Fred H. Harris of this city.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, January 3, 1888  P. 3
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Death on Tues., 03 Jan., at 4 a.m. of Mrs. Emilie Ricker, formerly wife 
of County Judge E. Ricker. Funeral service today at 2 p.m. at Trauerhause 
on the Northside.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Jan. 1888
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[cause: debility]


EZEKIEL RICKER

Judge Ezekiel Ricker died, husband of Amelia Ricker.
Manitowoc Herald, 12 Aug 1854
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In this village, on Friday Morning, the 11th inst. Hon. E. Ricker, aged 
33 years.
While the shafts of death are falling on all sides and striking down the 
bright ornaments of the social, domestic, professional, and political 
circle, it were unwise to expect that Manitowoc should escape the dread 
visitant, who "spares neither the high nor the humble."
But the unexpected announcement of the death of Judge Ricker, has fallen 
with crushing force upon our immediate neighborhood.
Within the past two months the citizens of this village have been called 
upon to pay the last tribute of respect to two of the brightest ornaments 
of the legal profession. Both had gained high honors as members of the Bar 
and in the political arena, but both have been stopped in their bright 
career by the relentless hand of Death.
Judge Ricker, was one the early settlers of Manitowoc, and has ever been 
identified with its interests, has twice represented the County in the 
Legislature and served one term as Judge of the County Court.
He was earnestly devoted to his profession in the pursuit of which, he spent 
his time and attention with an assiduity seldom equalled.
In political life his unbanity of manners, social disposition, and general 
knowlege of human nature amply qualified him for success, and he secured the 
good will, even of those who were opposed to him. Political animosity will 
sleep in the tomb of him who is done with the cares and toils of political 
life and his bright and glowing qualities will be cherished by all who knew 
him. The gloom of the cypress shall shroud the dark thoughts of political 
animosity, and the willow shall raise its branches above the grave of one 
who shall be remembered as a kind Husband and Father, a good citizen, a 
liberal, generous hearted, and sincere friend, and his loss will be mourned 
as a public calamity.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 12, 1854 P. 3
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(Ezekiel Ricker/d. 10 Aug. 1854/bur. 11 Aug. 1854/from record of
 St. James  Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)
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COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE.
Manitowoc County court,-In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, Deceased,
WE, the undersigned, having been appointed by the Hon. the County Court, 
for the County of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin; Commissioners to 
receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against 
the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, late of the Village of Manitowoc, in said 
County, deceased; and also of all claims and demands exhibited in offset 
thereto, and seven (7) months from the 23d day of November, A.D. 1854, 
being allowed by said Court for that purpose; We hereby give notice that 
we will attend to the business of said appointment at the office of Lee 
& Walker, in the Village of Manitowoc, in said County, on the thirteenth, 
(13) day of January, the third, (3) day of March, and the thirtheth (30) 
day of June, A.D. 1855, from 10 o'clock A.M. until 4 o'clock P.M. on each 
of said days respectively.
Dated at Manitowoc, this 29th day of Nov. A.D. 1854.
GEOR. L. LEE, WM. H. HAMILTON, EDGAR DE BEARDSLEY. Commissioners.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 27, 1854 P. 2
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IN PROBATE.-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, Deceased,
On reading and filing the petition of Ole Olson, of said county, 
representing among other things, that on the 21st day of January,
A.D. 1854, the said deceased, (together with his then partner, 
Nicholas Wollmer) contracted to convey to him, the said petitioner, 
the premises known as the North West quarter of the North East 
quarter of Section, No. eighteen (18) in Township No. eighteen 
(18) North of Range No. twenty-two, (22) East. And claiming that 
he, said petitioner, is entitled to a conveyance of said premises, 
and praying that Amelia Ricker, Peleg Glover and August Baensch, 
be authorized and directed, by decree of this Court to make and 
execute a conveyance of all the right, title and estate of the 
said E. Ricker, deceased in and to the said premises, to him, 
the said petitioner. It is ordered that said petition be heard 
before the Judge of this Court, at his office in the Village of 
Manitowoc, in said county, on Monday, the 2nd day of April next, 
at 10 o'clock A.M. and that notice thereof be published for six 
successive weeks, before such hearing, in the 'Manitowoc Tribune,' 
a wekly (sic) newspaper printed and published at said village of 
Manitowoc.
GEO. L. LEE, Co. Judge.
Dated, Manitowoc, Feb. 3d 1855.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 14, 1855 P. 5
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EZEKIAL RICKER

news article from the State Historical Society/Ezekial Ricker (D. 1854)

Cheer Up - Legislator of 1840 Couldn't Find Room Here Either
The veteran who camped in a tent on the capitol lawn, the university students who 
tramped the sidewalks of Madison, ringing doorbells, the men and women living in 
Quonset huts and trailers, may take some small cold comfort from the plight of a 
long ago Wisconsin Legislator whose letter to his wife written in 1950 was filed 
recently with the State Historical Society. Just one among 766,000 manuscripts 
filed in the society's enormous manuscript division under the guidance of Alice 
Smith, chief of the society's division of maps and manuscripts, the letter describes 
the poignant experience of the man away from home who yearns for his wife and 
family.
Ezekial Ricker, who arrived in Manitowoc from Maine in the 1840's, just after he got 
out of Harvard Law School, settled in that city, became a lawyer, a judge and a 
banker. In that capacity, he was paid large sums of money for those days, for United 
States government land purchases. Since the nearest land officer was at Green Bay, 
50 miles distant, he used to dress himself like a farmer or lumberman, put the money 
in his hat and walk to Green Bay to make his deposits. At length he was sent to Madison 
as a legislator and from there he wrote a letter to his wife, Amelia, which has been 
preserved in the family for 96 years and was presented to the Historial Society recently 
by his granddaughter, Mrs. Ida Rank of Spencer, Ia.
"I got here last evening", he wrote, "after a tedious and uncomfortable journey of two 
days from the place where I last wrote you (Fond du Lac). And now for a brief description 
of Madison and my quarters at the American House. This town is very pleasantly situated 
but the town itself, in the absence of the capitol, which is not by any means the 
finest building in the world, appears like nothing but a small country village with 
a large proportion of Publick Houses together with more drink and gambling establishments 
that the public good requires. 
"Every hole and corner in the town is crowded to overflowing and the best accommodation 
that I could find was a lone bed in an attic which contained three others with two small 
gable end windows which do not let in light enough to tell a fellow what time to get up 
in the morning and without any opportunity for fire, without the house should take fire 
and I should have to jump out the window to escape it.
"All this is afforded in this town at the cool price of five dollars per week, a sperm 
candle, half an inch long to go to bed by, thrown in. I have the promise of better 
quarters, however, in a few days at one dollar per day.
"As I told you before, I shall endeavor to accomplish  my business here as soon as possible 
in order that I may the sooner be able to see your sweet face and enjoy the pleasure of 
your society".
Ricker was the father of three daughters, one born a few months after his sudden death, 
supposedly from cholera at the age of 32. He was buried at Manitowoc.
Capital Times, Madison, Wis., Oct. 20, 1946


ANNA L. RICKETSON

Mrs. Anna L. Ricketson, 57, died this morning of a lingering illness at 
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Howard Hamann, 1840 North Ninth street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. Valentine Mack officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born July 4, 1891, in Sweden, Mrs. Ricketson, nee Anna Peterson, came 
to this country in 1907. She moved to Manitowoc in May, 1948, to reside 
with her daughter. Mr. Ricketson preceded her in death 10 years ago.
Survivors in addition to Mrs. Hamann include another daughter, Miss 
Ruth Ricketson of this city and a grand son.
The body will lie in state from 7 p.m. Tuesday until the hour for 
services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1949 P. 2
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[bur. 06-08-1949/age 57 yrs./bur. on Howard Hamann lot]


ILSE H. (HEMME) RIDER

Mrs. Thomas F. (Ilse H.) Rider, 54, of 1618 Skyline Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, Aug. 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rider was born April 15, 1929, at Bremen, Germany, daughter of Helene Van 
Allen Hemme and the late Wilhelm Hemme. She came to the United States in 1929, 
settling at Baltimore, Md., and later coming to Manitowoc in 1966. She was 
married to Thomas F. Rider Sr. Dec. 26, 1950, at Baltimore. Mrs. Rider was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Rider Sr., of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-
in-law, Thomas F. Jr. and Susan Rider of West Hartford, Conn.; two daughters and 
sons-in-law, Patricia and Michael Dombeck of Park Falls, Wis., and Heidi and James 
De Puy of Sacramento, Calif., her mother, Mrs. Helene Hemme of Manitowoc; a 
grandson, Christopher H. Rider and two granddaughters, Mary Dombeck and Heather 
De Puy. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilhelm Hemme, in 1970. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home 4 p.m. 
to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials would be 
appreciated to Holy Family Hospital Oncology Department.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1983  P. 3
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[d. 13 Aug 1983/age 54 yrs]


THOMAS RIDER

Thomas F. Rider Sr., age 77, formerly of Manitowoc and a resident of Estero, Fla., 
died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Estero, Fla.  Funeral services will be held at 
1 pm Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 
State St., Manitowoc. Sister Renee Delvaux, OSF, will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Thomas was born March 16, 1928 in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Osborne and Agnes 
Brennan Rider. Thomas was a U.S. Navy Veteran from 1946-1948 serving on the USS 
Stormes. On Dec. 26, 1950 Tom was married to the former Ilse Hemme at Baltimore, 
Md. The couple relocated to Manitowoc in 1966. Llse preceded him in death on Aug. 13, 
1983. Tom was a product engineer for Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc until his 
retirement in 1990. On Sept. 21, 1985 he was married to Eileen Schuette at Manitowoc. 
The couple have been residents of Estero, Fla., since 1993, living there in retirement. 
He was a former member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen of Estero, Fla; one son, Thomas F. Rider Jr., of 
Front Royal, Va., two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia (Michael )Dombeck of Stevens 
Point and Heidi (James) DePuy of Edmond, Okla.; four grandchildren, Christopher Rider, 
Mary Dombeck, Heather DePuy and James DePuy; one sister and brothers-in-law, Mildred 
(Roger) Stansbury of West River, Md.; four step children; 15 step grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, othere relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, his first wife, Ilse; three brothers, James, Osborne Jr., and Richard 
and one sister, Pauline.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Friday from 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm.  Memorial donations 
would be appreciated for the Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle of Fort Myers, Fl  
33908.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sept. 27, 2005