ANNA L. RAATZ

Mrs. Louis (Anna L.) Raatz, 94, of 1859 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. 
Thursday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raatz, nee Anna Hrabik was born June 3, 1883 in Kewaunee, daughter of the 
late Martin and Anna Powell Hrabik. She grew up and was educated in Kewaunee, 
moving to Green Bay in 1902. She moved to Manitowoc in 1915 where she was married 
to Otto Behrendt in 1902. He preceded her in death in 1913. She was married to 
Louis G. Raatz in July, 1916 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 31, 
1960. Mrs. Raatz was a former member of the Women's Relief Corp.
Survivors include a son, Robert of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Elaine) 
Endries of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and four great 
great grandchildren. A son, William; four brothers and two sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening and Thursday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, April 5, 1978 - page 3
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[widow of Louis G. Raatz/bur. on Gottlieb Raatz lot]


BERTHA RAATZ

OLD RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES AWAY, AGEE 87
Mrs. Bertha Raatz, for more than two score years a resident of 
Manitowoc, passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles 
Hummes, 1860 Michigan avenue, early today, aged 87 years. Mrs. 
Raatz had been in failing health for several months and had gone 
into gradual decline till death claimed her. She was a native of 
Keenigberg, Germany, and came to American when 35 years of age, 
locating in Manitowoc county. She is survived by one daughter, 
Mrs. Hummes.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 9, 1925 P.2


GOTTLIEB RAATZ

Louis Raatz departed for Beaver Dam Saturday, upon receiving the sad news of 
the death of his father. It is the intention of Mr. Raatz to convey the body 
to this city for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 22, 1913    P. 2
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William Raatz of Milwaukee and Robert Raatz of  Beaver Dam, who were here to 
attend the funeral of their father, John Raatz, have returned to their homes. 
Mr. Raatz died at Beaver Dam and the body was brought here Wednesday afternoon 
for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 26, 1913   P. 3
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[bur. 12-22-1913/cause: ruptured heart]


LOUIS G. RAATZ

Louis G. Raatz, 81, of 1859 New York Ave., Manitowoc, was pronounced dead on 
arrival at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after he had been moved there by 
police emergency ambulance shortly after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Raatz had fallen 
16 feet from a scaffolding from which he had been at work repairing the roof 
of a home owned by him at 415 Chicago St., Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen 
attributed death to a heart attack. Raatz had previously suffered from a heart 
condition and sustained only a skinned hand and a slight head cut in the fall.
Funeral services will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in the Town of Cato, March 21, 1879, son of the late Gottlieb and 
Wilhelmina Schwartz Raatz. He married the former Anna Hrabik Behrendt July 11, 
1916, at Manitowoc and the couple located here. He was a painter by trade.
Survivors include his wife; son Robert, at home; daughter, Mrs. Sylvester Endires 
of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son William, 
and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1960  P. 17 
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[d. 08-31-1960/age 81 yrs./bur. on Gottlieb Raatz lot]


ROBERT L. RAATZ

Robert L. Raatz, age 68, of 1859 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
June 20, 1992, at the home of his friends Mike and Kathy Link.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bob Ebersold, pastor of the Twin Cities Baptist Church will 
officiate.
Mr. Raatz was born October 27, 1923 in Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Anna 
Hrabik Raatz. He attended school in Manitowoc and the Lincoln High School. He was 
a painter for many years with his father, and later in life worked for the Manitowoc 
Engineering Co., retiring in 1982.
Survivors include two nephews, William (Diane) Raatz, Jr., of Detroit, Mich., Rodney 
Raatz of Dearborn, Mich.; one grand niece, Theresa Raatz of Detroit, Mich. He is 
also survived by cousins and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by one 
brother, William Raatz, Sr., and one half-sister, Elaine Endries.
Friends and family may gather at the Evergreen Cemetery entrance at 10:45 to proceed 
to the gravesite at the time of service. The Reinbold, Pfeffer, Urbanek, and Schlei 
Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
II Corinthians, Chapter 5, Verse 8: “Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, 
being absent from the body is to be home with the Lord.”
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1992  P. A2
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[single/bur. on Gottlieb Raatz lot]


WILLIAM RAATZ    (d. 1910)

Wm. Raatz Dies when Health Seems to be Returning 
A relapse which he suffered after apparent recovery from a three weeks illness 
caused the death of William Raatz, a West Side man whose demise was sudden. Mr. 
Raatz was an employe of the Manitowoc Malting Co. and was the first man to 
start work of clearing the property which later became the site for the Malting 
Co. plant. Mr. Raatz was 41 years of age and is survived by a widow and one 
daughter Mabel. His aged parents reside at Mishicott, three brothers and two 
sisters also survive. The funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 29, 1910  P. 1
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EASTWIN:
Last Saturday, the sad news reached us of the death of William Raatz of Manitowoc. 
Deceased was born and reared here and is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Raatz. 
He leaves many friends here who deeply deplore his early demise and sympathize with 
the bereaved family.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 4, 1910
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[bur. 10-31-1910]
(Wm. Raatz/d. Oct. 29, 1910 age 40 yrs. 1 mo. 15 da./from burial records of St.
John United Church of Christ)


WILLIAM R. RAATZ

William R. Raatz, Sr., 41, of 1860 Michigan Ave., Manitwooc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside rites 
will be conducted by the Amvets.
Mr. Raatz was born Jan. 6, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of Louis and Anna Hrabik Raatz. 
A graduate of Lincoln High School, and entered the armed forces on Jan. 29, 1941, 
and served as technician fifth class with the 350 Harbor Craft Co. He was honorably 
discharged from service Nov. 9, 1945. He married the former Lillian Zdun Nov. 16, 
1946, at Detroit. The couple took up residence at Manitowoc where Mr. Raatz was 
employed by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a member of the United Lime, Gypsum 
and Allied Workers, Local No. 34.
In addition to the wife and parents, he is survived by two sons (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); a brother Robert of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Endries 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1960
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(06 Jan 1919 Jan 1960/SSDI)


ALVINA AND LESTER RABENHORST

Mrs. Alvina Rabenhorst, 91, 1828 Rankin St., Manitowoc, who had been residing 
at Manitowoc County Hospital, and her son Lester, 71, same address, died Sunday 
morning. 
Mrs. Rabenhorst died at the Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Rabenhorst died at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Double funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Rabenhorst was born April 20, 1875, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Timpert. 
Mr. Rabenhorst was born Sept. 4, 1894, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Robert and Alvina Timpert Rabenhorst. He was employed as a gardener in the 
Manitowoc area and also at the Aluminum Speciality Co. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Tuesday until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday when the caskets will be removed to the church 
where the bodies will lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 27, 1966  P. 7
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[Alvina/d. 6-26-1966/age 91 yrs/bur. on Lester E. Rabenhorst lot]
[Lester/d. 6-26-1966/age 71 yrs] (03 Sep 1894/Jun 1966/SSDI)
*****
In the case of Malinda Rabenhorst vs Lester Rabenhorst, the decree 
was granted to the plaintiff. She was awarded $20 a month alimony 
and $850 which she brought as a dower from her father must be repaid.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Feb. 16, 1928


BERNICE M. RABENHORST

Bernice Marie Rabenhorst, age 67, of 3415 Dale Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, July 9, 1992, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 1992, at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will the (sic) Vicar Peter Goetsch, with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 15, 1925, in Shawano, Wis., daughter of the late Erich and Olga 
Lohrbach Jansen. She married Robert C. Rabenhorst, September 27, 1947 at Manitowoc, 
Wis. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1970. She was employed at the Atkin Reed 
Inc. of Manitowoc for 13 years until her retirement in 1990, but was still employed 
on a part-time basis. Mrs. Rabenhorst was a member of the Ladies Aide of Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Donna Rabenhorst, Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Nancy Rabenhorst, Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Joyce 
Jansen, Berlin, Wis.; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and John Antonie, Two Rivers; 
a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Ellen Rabenhorst, Middleton, Wis.; a 
sister-in-law, Rita Jansen, Two Rivers; two step grandchildren, Amy and Becky Meyer, 
Manitowoc; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Harold Jansen.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Sunday evening, from 5-9 p.m., and 
Monday morning at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time 
of services.
Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 1992 P. A2
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[widow of Robert C. Rabenhorst]


CLARA RABENHORST

Mrs. Henry W. Rabenhorst, 76, of 504 26th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Clara Karnopp, was born Oct. 16, 1893, at Maribel, daughter 
of the late Reinholdt and Bertha Schultz Karnopp. She was married to Henry 
Rabenhorst June 19, 1919, at Maribel. The couple moved to Manitowoc after their 
marriage and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1969. She was a 
member of the Ladies Aid of Frist German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Robert C. of Manitowoc and Paul H. of 
Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Becker of Maribel and Mrs. William Radtke of 
Dale, Wis., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at noon Friday to lie in state until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970
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[d. 02-17-1970/age 76 yrs./wife of Henry Rabenhorst]


HENRY W. RABENHORST

Henry W. Rabenhorst, 78, of 504 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rabenhorst was born July 3, 1892, at Maribel, son of the late William and 
Othila Habeck Rabenhorst. He married Clara Karnopp June 18, 1919, at Maribel, 
and the couple moved to Manitowoc to reside. He had been employed as the 
manager of the appliance department at the Schuette Bros. Co. from 1932 to 1962 
when he retired. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 17, 1970.
Survivors include a son, Paul of Madison, two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Becker and 
Mrs. Emma Kluenker of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Robert, a sister 
and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1971
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[d. 01-14-1971/age 78 yrs.]
(03 Jul 1892/Jan 1971/SSDI)


NANCY A. RABENHORST

Nancy A. Rabenhorst, age 48, of 3415 Dale St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday, November 21, 1999, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 1999, at 
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. Dennis Broehm with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 20, 1951, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Robert C. and 
Bernice M. Jansen Rabenhorst. Nancy was employed at Aitken Reed for many years. 
She was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Nancy enjoyed her crafts.
Survivors include one brother, Charles Rabenhorst, Manitowoc; along with aunts 
and uncles, Earl and Joyce Jansen, Berlin, Rita Jansen, Two Rivers, Janet and 
John Antonie, Two Rivers, Paul and Ellen Rabenhorst, Madison. Also surviving 
are cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 
from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no 
Tuesday evening visitation.
Nancy will be sadly missed by her family and friends and especially her two dogs, 
Houdini and Koko.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1999 P. A2


ROBERT RABENHORST    (d. 1952)

Robert H. Rabenhorst, 82 (photo) of Route 5, Manitowoc, retired 
dairy farmer and breeder of blooded stock, and a life long resident 
of the county, died Friday morning, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rabenhorst was born on a Cooperstown farm in 1869 and at the age 
of 15 years came to Manitowoc to learn the wagonmaker trade at the old 
Sorge wagon works. In 1895 he took employment at the Manitowoc building 
Supply Company as a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Manitowoc 
volunteer fire department from 1889 to 1894 under the late Chief August 
Dueno.
In 1901 he engaged in farming, purchasing a farm in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids. He took up the raising of blooded stock and was an active member 
of the County Holstein Friesen Breeders Association. His blooded stock 
was exhibited at national and state dairy shows and for over 25 years at 
the Manitowoc County Fair. He retired in 1941.
Mr. Rabenhorst never married. Survivors are several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home after Sunday noon. 
The casket will be moved to church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 7, 1952 P.2
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Funeral services for Robert H. Rabenhorst, 82, retired dairy farmer and 
breeder of blooded stock, who died Friday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Monday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rabenhorst married Miss Alvina Timpert, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Theodore Timpert in 1893. The ceremony was performed by the late Rev. 
Karl Machmuller at the German Evangelical Church in Manitowoc. They located 
on the homestead farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors are a son, Lester, of 
1828 Rakin St., Manitowoc, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitwooc, after 
Sunday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 8, 1952 P.2
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[bur. 03-10-1952/age 82 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Bernice M. Rabenhorst lot]
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OVERCOME BY TERRIBLE HEAT OF THURSDAY
Rob Rabenhorst Prostrated at Rapids While Returning Home
WIND SHIFTS AND MERCURY DROPS 14
Becoming weakened from the heat while returning to his home Thursday afternoon 
from this city, Robert Rabenhorst, a farmer living between Two Rivers and Four 
Corners, was overcome and forced to stop at the Rapids where he became unconscious 
and was carried into Schmidt's saloon. Word was sent to a physician in this city 
who ministered to him. Mr. Rabenhorst had been in town and though no affected by 
the heat at that time, later when on his way home, passed through the hottest part 
of the day and he succumbed just as he got to the Rapids. After a doctor of this 
city had attended him, Mr. Rabenhorst was taken to his home and today is some 
improved though not yet recovered.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., June 23, 1911


ROBERT C. RABENHORST    (d. 1970)

Robert C. Rabenhorst, 47, of 3415 Dale St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday at 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military 
graveside services by the American Legion.
Mr. Rabenhorst was born March 7, 1923 at Manitowoc, son of Henry W. Rabenhorst 
and the late Clara Karnopp Rabenhorst. He married Bernice M. Jansen Sept. 27, 
1946 at Manitowoc. He was captain of the Manitowoc Fire Dept. until illness 
forced him to retire in 1968. He was a veteran who served in the Air Corps in 
World War II, serving overseas and in the South Pacific area.
Survivors include his wife, his father, Henry W. Rabenhorst of Manitowoc; a son, 
Charles in the United States Navy at Great Lakes, Ill.; a daughter, Nancy at 
home; and a brother, Paul H. of Madison.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm Friday until 
11:30 am Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 30, 1970 page T9
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Funeral services for Robert C. Rabenhorst, 47, Manitowoc, who died Wednesday, 
were held Saturday in the Immanuel Lutheran Church I Manitowoc. Mr. Rabenhorst 
was captain of the Manitowoc Fire Dept. until retiring in 1968 because of 
illness. He was an overseas veteran of the Air Corps in World War II. Surviving 
in Madison is a brother, Paul W., 335 Midvale Blvd., a biology teacher at 
LaFollette Senior School. Also survivig are his wife, Bernice; a son, Charles 
in the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill.; a daughter, Nancy at home and his father, 
Henry W., Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Madison Capital Times, Monday, Aug. 3, 1970 page 41


KATHERINE RACKE / ROCKEY / ROCKY

Mrs. Katharine Rockey, who moved from here to Kenosha several months ago,
died there at age 70 from old age debility. The body was brought here and 
the funeral held Saturday from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907
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BACK TO OLD HOME DEAD
Removing from the city to Kenosha four months ago, Mrs. Katherine Rockey, an 
old resident of Manitowoc, was brought to the city today for burial, the funeral 
being held from the Lutheran Church with interment at Evergreen. Mrs. Rockey was 
70 years of age and had removed to Kenosha recently to make her home with a 
daughter. Death was due to age. A family of six children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 23, 1907 page 1
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(a.k.a. Rockey-listed with Rockey and Racke)
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[cause: old age]
(Note: She is also listed as Racke)
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EXECUTOR NAMED IS DEAD
And 3 Witnesses to Will Have Also Passed Away
With the executor named and the three witnesses to the document all 
dead, considerable trouble will be experienced in probating the will 
of the late Mrs. Catherine Rockey, which has been filed in probate 
court. Mrs. Rockey died at Kenosha and was buried here Saturday and 
when the will, drawn in 1891, was filed, it was found that Gottlieb 
Damler, deceased, was named as executor and that the witnesses, B. 
Delaman, Ernst Rudolph and C. Schmelhfeld, are also deceased. It will 
now be necessary to prove the signatures of at least two of the dead 
witnesses before the will can be admitted by the court. The case is 
peculiar, there having been but one similar instance in the history 
of the local courts.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 25, 1907 P.1


ROY R. RADANDT

Roy R. Radandt, age 83, of Manitowoc, died peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Funeral Services were held Friday, October 2, 1998, at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating was Rev. Steven Olson with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born November 23, 1914, in Reedsville, son of the (sic) Robert and Augusta 
Radandt. Roy married Violet Bailey on April 19, 1938. The couple recently 
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ray was a dedicated employee of 
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation from 1942 until his retirement in 1979.
Survivors include one son, Richard Radandt, San Jose, Calif.; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Patricia and Jerry Augustine, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Todd 
Augustine, Manitowoc, Brenda Augustine, Kincaid, Mannheim, Germany, Steven 
Augustine, Tennessee, Aimee Augustine, Hohenfels, Germany, Christopher (Tammy) 
Augustine, Manitowoc, Anna Radandt, Angoura Hills, Calif., Nancy Kay Radandt, 
Angoura Hills, Calif., Judy Radandt (mother of Anna and Nancy), Angoura Hills, 
Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Todd Augustine Jr., Manitowoc, Ryan and Alex 
Hart, Manitowoc, Hailey Augustine, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also 
survive.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1998 P. A2


VIOLET J. RADANDT

Violet J. Radandt, age 79, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday, September 28, 
1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Funeral Services were held Friday, October 2, 1998, at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating was Rev. Steven Olson with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 18, 1918, in Suamico, daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel 
Bailey. She married Roy Radandt on April 19, 1938. The couple recently celebrated 
their 60th wedding anniversary. Violet was a great homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Richard Radandt, San Jose, Calif.; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Patricia and Jerry Augustine, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Todd 
Augustine, Manitowoc, Brenda Augustine, Kincaid, Mannheim, Germany, Steven 
Augustine, Tennessee, Aime Augustine, Hohenfels, Germany, Christopher (Tammy) 
Augustine, Manitowoc, Anna Radandt, Angoura Hills, Calif., Nancy Kay Radandt, 
Angoura Hills, Calif., Judy Radandt (mother of Anna and Nancy), Angoura Hills, 
Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Todd Augustine Jr., Manitowoc, Ryan and Alex 
Hart, Manitowoc, Hailey Augustine, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also 
survive.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1998 P. A2


WILHELM RADDANT

Wm. Radant(sic) of this city fell from the head of a stairway on Thursday 
night and broke his neck. He was 60 years old. He owned the house in which 
he lived, but rented it and boarded with the family who occupied it. He had 
been visiting a neighbor and reached home about 10 o'clock. When near the 
head of the stairs he fell. His death was almost instantaneous.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 1, 1897  pg. 3
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(First publication July 8, 1897.)
State of Wisconsin,-Manitowoc County Court,-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William Radant (sic), deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Auguste Krevis and Mina Krueger of Gibson, 
representing among other things that William Radant an inhabitant of said county, 
on the 24th day of June, A.D.  1897, at Manitowoc died intestate, leaving estate 
to be administered, and that the said petitioners are daughters of said deceased, 
and praying that administration of said estate be to August Krueger granted:
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court 
to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of August, A.D. 1897, at 10 o'clock A.M., at 
the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc 
in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 6th day of July A.D., 1897.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, July 8, 1897 P. 13
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(First publication August 19, 1897.)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the estate of William Radant (sic), deceased.
To all whom it may concern:
Letter of administration on said estate having been issued to Albert Krueger on 
the 17th day of August, A.D., 1897, and six months from and after said day being 
allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and 
allowance, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, on the third Tuesdays 
of November, 1897, and February 1898, being special terms of said county court, at 
the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine, 
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against said deceased.
Dated August 17, 1897.
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attys.
Manitowoc Two Rivers Post, Thursday, September 16, 1897 P. 5
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[Wilhelm Radant/cause: killed by fall]


FRIEDRICH RADDATZ

Friedrich Raddatz (b. 25 Nov. 1835-d. 5 May 1913)
Gestorben.-Friedrich Radatz, der bei seiner Tochter, der Frau Robert Wiesmann 
dahier, wohnhaft war, erlag am Montag Morgen der Wastersucht. Der Verstorbene, 
der im Jahre1892 von Deutschland hierher kam, wurde am 21. November 1834 geboren. 
Er hinterläßt drei Söhne und drei Töchter. Die Beerdigung findet am Donnerstag 
Nachmittag von der lutherischen Kirche aus statt.-Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 32, 
Dienstag, den 6ten Mai, 1913., No. 99

Manitowoc Post:  May 6, 1913:  Fredrick Raddatz, who lived at the home of his 
daughter Mrs. Robert Wiesmann died there Monday morning of dropsy.  The deceased, 
who came here in 1892 from Germany, was born November 21, 1834 [1835?].  He leaves 
behind three sons and three daughters.  The funeral will take place at the Lutheran 
church Thursday afternoon. 

Gestorben.-In der Wohnung seiner Tochter, der Frau Robert Wihsmann dahier, starb 
gestern Morgen Friedrich Radatz. Der Verstorbene, der am 21. Nov. 1834 in 
Deutschland geboren wurde, kam im Jahre 1892 hierher. Er hinterläßt zwei Söhne 
und drei Töchter, Die Beerdigung findet am Donnerstag Nachmittag von der 
lutherischen Kirche aus statt.-Die Wahrheit, No. 883, Manitowoc, Dienstag, 
den 6. Mai 1913, 16. Jahrgang

Die Wahrheit, May 6, 1913:  Died.  Friedrich Rad[d]atz died at the home of his 
daughter yesterday morning.  The deceased who was born November 21, 1834 [1835?] 
in Germany came here in 1892.  He leaves behind two [should be three] sons and 
three daughters.  The funeral is at the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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FERD RADATZ(sic), RESIDENT HERE SINCE '92 DEAD
South Side Man who Came Here 20 Years Ago, Died, 79
Death came to Frederick Radatz, an aged resident of the city, at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Robert Wiesman, 1419 S. Tenth Street, this morning, death being 
due to dropsy. Mr. Radatz has been a resident of the county since 1892 when he 
came here from Germany, where he was born November 21, 1844, being 79 years of 
age. Three sons and three daughters survive. Mrs. Robert Wiesman, Mrs. August 
Glander, this city, Mrs. Frank Lauterbach of Portage and John Radatz, this city 
and August and Robert, who reside in Germany. The funeral will be held from 
Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 5, 1913 page 8
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[cause: bright disease/bur. on Robert Weismann lot]


JOHANN RADDATZ

JOHN RADDATZ, FISHERMAN, IS DEAD, AGED 45 
Lone Fisherman of City Dies at Oconto--Burial Here 
John Raddatz, who for years has been known here as "the lone fisherman," died 
at Oconto Tuesday night, death being due to typhoid fever. The body will be 
brought to this city for burial.
For fifteen years, Raddatz had been engaged in fishing here and was well known 
along the river, and on the lake. Last fall he departed for Green Bay and while 
engaged in fishing there, was taken ill and removed to Oconto where death came 
to him Tuesday night. He was 45 years of age and is survived by two brothers in 
Germany and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Glander and Mrs. R. Beachman, this city, 
and Mrs. Lauderbach of Portage.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 28, 1915  P. 8 
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(His surviving sisters were Clara Glander, Mrs. R. Wiesmann (not Beachman) and 
Mrs Lauterbach. He is buried on the Robert Wiesmann lot (not Weisman)/from
researcher/see contributors page).
[John Raddatz/age 44 yrs./cause: acute nephritis/bur. on Robert Weismann lot]
*******
FISHERMAN IN TROUBLE ON LAKE
John Radaatz's(sic) Boat Had to Have Tow to Get Back to Port
His engine disabled and with but one oar to fight a gale that was blowing him out 
into the lake, despite his best efforts, John Radaatz, one of the local fishing 
fraternity was in distress outside the harbor this morning and was rescued by Ed. 
Warren and Oscar Carlson, light house attendants who put out in their boat and 
gave the unfortunate man a tow. Radaatz was in no immediate danger and he was 
outside the harbor piers but a little way but he was in distress nevertheless and 
was glad to be assisted to the South pier where he tied up and made repairs to his 
engine. Ladwig first noticed the man's plight from the bridge and communicated it 
to Captain Sniffen who took out the Arctic to tow the man in but before arrival of 
the tug, the lighthouse men had put out in their boat. Had the accident that 
disabled the gasoline engine occurred in the evening, the man would undoubtedly 
have been blown out into the lake with possibilities of great danger. Radaatz refused 
a tow on seeing two newspaper men aboard the Arctic for fear he would be given a 
write up and so stated to Captain Sniffen when the latter pulled up to give the man 
a lift. Radaatz has been unable to get to his nets in days because of trouble with 
his engine and his catch of fish will probably be spoiled when he does make the lift.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., May 24, 1910
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News article:
RESCUED FROM LAKE ONLY TO BE HALED INTO COURT, FINED
John Radantz(sic), Local Fisherman Has Excited 24 Hours of it Adrift on Lake for Hours
Adrift on Lake Michigan in a small boat for seventeen hours, John Radantz, a 
local fisherman was rescued at 1 o'clock this morning by the Two Rivers Life 
Saving Crew which picked his boat up five miles out on the lake. The missing 
man and craft were located only after a search that lasted for five hours.
Radantz had an exciting twenty-four hours of it. Following his rescue from the 
lake, the fisherman was arrested this morning on a complaint sworn out by Game 
Warden Hendrickson charging that the defendant had set nets after the closing 
of the fishing season. In court, Radantz pleaded guilty to the charge and was 
fined $50 and costs.
Radantz left port yesterday morning at 7 to pick up nets which he had set on 
the lake Sunday and when he reached the nets found that his supply of gasoline 
had run out and he had no means of getting back to shore. For hours during the 
day, Radantz waited in hope of being picked up by a passing boat but when night 
fell, his plight had not been discovered. During the evening, Radantz signaled 
with a lighted lantern and the signal was caught by Operator Bielsmeier of the 
wireless station who reported to friends of the missing man. Light house tender, 
Ross made a search for Radantz but failed to locate him and later the Two Rivers 
Life Savers were notified and patrolled the lake. The crew put in here at 11, 
having failed to find a trace of Radantz but acting upon information given by 
Operator Bielsmeier, again put out for search and at 1:40 returned with Radantz 
aboard.
Game warden Hendrickson suspected that Radantz had planted nets Sunday, was 
awaiting the return of the fisherman yesterday and it was the this fact that 
led to the discovery that Radant was missing and the fear that he had encountered 
trouble. Radantz is said to be a fatalist and when he found that his boat was out 
of gasoline and he was adrift, the man is reported to have wrapped himself in 
canvass and laid down to sleep. Radantz had a close call as his boat was without 
lights when found and he might easily have been run down by a passing steamer. 
Had Radantz not have been found when he was chances are that he would have 
succumbed to exposure and hunger in a short time.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 4, 1913

MR. (FRIEDRICH) RADENZ

Death of Friedrich Rabyntz last Fri. here in Manitowoc.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1885
[Note: may be the same person as the dates correlate/d. date would be 10/30/1885]
********
A WOULD BE SUICIDE
An eccentric individual, whose name was given us as Frederick Radinz, residing in the third ward of this city, caused considerable commotion on Main Street bridge last Saturday in attempting to commit suicide by drowning. Frederick resolutely plunged his mortal remnants into the drink and but for the timely intercession of a noble-minded sailor, who followed and brought him back upon terra firm, would have “clumb the golden pole” quicker than you can say scot. The circumstances leading to this saltis mortale, it seems, bubbled up from the cauldron of his domestic relations. Frederick, we are informed, is a devoted, earnest votary of crooked pernicious influence of his God, reels home to institute a lively pandemonium about his fireside. Such was the case on Saturday last. Some members of his family, convinced that in this special case endurance had ceased to be a virtue, proceeding to swear out a peace warrant, which in order to evade, led Frederick to see rest in the “roaring canawl”. The kind-hearted sailor brought him out just in time to hand him over to Constable Griebling, who, in the name of the state walked him off into durance vile where he pondered until Monday morning in sweet communion with himself on the problem “whether it is nobler in the mind to bear the fangs and arrows of outrageous fortune or by taking up arms against a sea of troubles, end them all.” In pondering ourselves upon his troubles, we have come to the mature conviction that kind-hearted sailors may be the victims of misplaced confidence. We hold (from a humane and Christian standpoint), that when a man drinks with an insatiable, beastly appetite, impoverishes his family, ruins his own health, abuses his wife and children, outages common decency, debases himself beyond the respect of his neighbors and still had moral courage enough left to ? Himself out of the world, no kind-hearted sailor ought to intercept him in carrying out so noble a resolve. The world would be none the worse for such a loss and a kind word upon the headstone of his grave by far more profitable, respectable and satisfactory to his fellow citizens then the drain he makes upon public funds by a continuance of his cussedness.
We have often been accused of heartlessness and perhaps soome of our readerss may chime in with this sentiment today. We make no claims for an overplus of philanthrophy on our behalf but ask in justice that practiced utility in all things be not confounded with what some lukewarm milk and water folk style philanthrophy. All living nature teems with the good and the bad. Voracious beasts of prey have no right to live, thistles must be weeded out for our gardens of useful vegetation shall thrive and crime and immorality expunged from society of true civilization is to be the goal to which mankind is to be pressed forward from generation to generation.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs.,Feb. 17 1876 

ARTHUR RADKE

Arthur Radke, 51, park attendant, died last evening at the home, 
515 Riverview Drive, after a brief illness. He was at his duties 
last Wednesday but was taken seriously ill the following day and 
never rallied.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., from the St. 
John's Evangelical church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Radke was born in Milwaukee in 1889 and at the age of 10 
accompanied his parents to Manitowoc. Twenty-seven years ago he 
married Miss Julia Schmidt. For many years he was employed as an 
attendant in city parks and the cemetery. He was a member of the 
Eagles lodge.
Survivors are the widow; son, Clarence, city; brother, Erwin, 
Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Emil Schaus, Mrs. Carl Carstens, 
city, Miss Hilda, Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home from Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock until Thursday at 10 a.m. 
when it will be moved to the church. The casket will be closed 
at 2 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, October 18, 1938 P. 2
*********
[d. 01-17-1938/age 51 yrs./cause: pulmonary hemorrhage]
*********
(Arthur Radke/d. Oct.17, 1938/age 51 yrs. 10 mo. 26 da./from burial
records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


AUGUST RADKE

Companions for fifty years in life, August Radke and wife were not 
long separated by death. Mrs. Radke's demise three weeks ago being 
followed by that of her husband early today. Mr. Radke died at the 
home of his son on Greenstreet (sic). He was 80 years of age. The 
funeral will be held Wednesday from the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 8, 1906 P.1
******
August Radke, a pioneer resident of the city, breathed his last Monday 
morning at an early hour, at the family home. He was eighty-two years 
of age. His health had declined rapidly since the death of his wife, who 
passed away about four weeks ago. Two sons survive. The funeral was 
held this afternoon from the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 11, 1906
******
August Radke, one of the oldest settlers in our city, died Monday 
morning at 82.
Ever since Radke's wife died a few weeks ago, he sought death for 
himself. Now his wish has been fulfilled. He is survived by 2 sons. 
The funeral will be held this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906
**********
[cause: old age]


CLARENCE A. RADKE

Clarence A. Radke, age 88, of 1218 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
Jan. 27, 2003, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Chuck Morkin with burial 
of the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. 
He was born Jan. 21, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Julia Schmidt 
Radke. Clarence was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1932. 
On June 16, 1941, he married the former Elayne Miller. The couple were residents 
of Arvada, Colo., from 1955 until August 2000. Clarence was a tool and die maker 
at Dow Chemical, retiring in 1978. He was former president of the Tool and Die 
Makers Local in Denver, Colo., for four years, member of Machinist Local 1661, 
Steel Workers Union in Denver, Colo., and charter member of Arvada Elks Lodge 
#2278 since 1963. 
Survivors include his wife: Elayne Radke, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: 
Richard C. and Patricia Radke, Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren: Richard 
(Clarence) C. Radke Jr., Cindi Marie Radke, Laurie Ann Radke; three great-grand-
children: Jacob Cameron Radke, Mitchell Austin Radke, Tyler Ryan Radke; a brother-
in-law: Kenneth Miller, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Luella Miller, Manitowoc. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also 
preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Erwin L. Miller Jr. and two sisters-in-law: 
Aldine Machia and Natlie Malinauskas. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc, from 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of service at 2 p.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2003 


EFFIE RADKE

Mrs. Erwin Radke, 45, nee Effie Stenson, a former Manitowoc resident, died 
Tuesday in Milwaukee.
The body will arrive here Friday afternoon and will be taken to the Pfeffer 
funeral home, where it may be viewed. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
at 2 p.m. from the funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Radke lived in this city for many years. Following her marriage to Mr. 
Radke they moved to Milwaukee, residing at 235 E. Townsend street.
Survivors are the widower; mother, Mrs. Thomas Stenson of this city; brother, 
Edward, of Valders; two sisters, Miss Irene Stenson of this city, Mrs. Selma 
King, Superior.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 06-08-1943 at Milwaukee, WI/age 45 yrs./bur. on Wm. Radke lot/
wife of Ervin Radke]
*******
(Mrs. Ervin Radke nee Effie Stenson/d. June 8, 1943 age 45 yrs. 1 mo. 1 da./
from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


ELAYNE RADKE

Elayne (DeDe) Radke, age 89, formerly of Manitowoc, died on Monday, Sept. 1, 
2008, in Arvada, Colo.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1919, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Erwin and 
Evelyn (Frosch) Miller. Elayne was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
class of 1937. On June 16, 1941, she married Clarence Radke. The couple 
celebrated 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 2003. 
She was employed as a legal secretary in Colorado with the firm of Orahood & 
Griggs, retiring in 1984. While in Manitowoc, the couple were members of St. 
John's United Church of Christ. Although she lived in Colorado for many years, 
she always considered Wisconsin her true home. Elayne was an avid sports fan, 
especially enjoying the Packers games led by Brett Favre.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: Erwin L. Miller 
Jr., and Kenneth and Lois Miller; and two sisters and brothers-in-law: Aldine and 
Raymond Machia; and Natalie and Joseph Malinauskas.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family for a memorial service which 
will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, on Saturday, 
Oct. 25, 2008, at 3 p.m. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Dr. 
James Klein. Cremation has occurred, and Elayne has been laid to rest at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
Miller family locally with funeral arrangements.
We will miss her smile and laughter as well as all the good times we shared, but 
we will always have those times to remember. She will never be forgotten.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 22, 2008


EMMA RADKE

Mrs. Emma Radke, 74, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Carl Carstens, of 1511 Hamilton street. Last January she fell and broke her hip 
and has been in failing health since that time.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. John's Evangelical 
Lutheran church with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Radke, nee Emma Baer, was born in 1864 in Milwaukee and was married 55 years 
ago to William Radke at that place. They came to this city over 40 years ago. Mr. 
Radke died in 1926.
Survivors are two sons, Arthur, city, and Erwin, Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. 
Emil Schaus, Mrs. Carl Carstens, city; Hilda, Milwaukee; brother, Gustave, 
Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Vogelsang funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight and 
will be moved to the church Saturday at 10 a.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1938  P. 2
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[cause: acute gastro enteritis/bur. on William Radke lot]
*******
(Mrs. Wm. Radke nee Emma Baer/d. Sept. 14, 1938 age 74 yrs. 3 mo. 28 da./from
burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


HEINRICH RADKE    (d. 1938)

Henry Radke, 71, former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday in Milwaukee. He is
survived by two daughters and a son, all residents of Milwaukee.
The body will be brought here Tuesday morning and taken to the Vogelsang funeral
home, where services will be held at 2 p.m., the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 11, 1938  p.2
*******
Henry Radke, 71, a former resident, died last Saturday at Milwaukee and the 
body was returned here for burial Tuesday afternoon. Survivors are two 
daughters and a son, all living at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, April 15, 1938  P. 2
*******
[d. at Wauwatosa, WI/cause: carcinoma of stomach/bur. on Henry Radke lot]


JULIA TIEDTKE RADKE

Mrs. Julia Tiedtke, 78, of 702 Ellis St., Kewaunee, died early Thursday morning 
at St. Mary Memorial hospital, Kewaunee of a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral 
services will be at 2pm Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Kewaunee. The Rev. A.W. Tiefel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Tiedtke, nee Julia Schmidt, was born Jan. 31, 1891 at Manitowoc. She was 
married to Arthur Radke who preceded her in death in 1938. She was married to 
Otto Tiedtke May 14, 1941. He died in 1962. She was a member of Kewaunee Golden 
Age Club and Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, 
Clarence Radke, of Arvada, Colo., a sister, Mrs. Emma Westphal, of Manitowoc 
and a grandson. Friends may call at Buchanan Funeral Home, Kewaunee, after 3pm 
Friday until 11am Saturday and at the church until time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times August 14, 1969 p.17'
*******
[Julia Tiedtke Radke/d. 08-14-1969 at Kewaunee WI/age 78 yrs./
widow of Arthur Radke/bur. on Arthur Radke lot]


RICHARD RADKE

Death Tuesday afternoon of 21-year old Richard Radke after a 2-month 
heart illness. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. 
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1909 
**********
Richard Radke, for eight weeks sick from typhoid fever, died this 
morning at 5 o'clock from heart failure which set in a complication 
and to which he succumbed on account of his weakened condition. 
Deceased was 21 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Radke, 
Green street. Besides the parents, two brothers and three sisters 
survive. The brothers are Arthur and Ervin and the sisters are Mrs. E. 
Schaus and Tilda and Odelia. 
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be 
conducted by the Rev. Grauer. Services will be held at St. Johannes 
church and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, December 08, 1909
**********
[cause: typhoid fever]


WILHELMINE RADKE    (b. 1870)

Death Thurs. last week of 36-yr. old Mrs. Henry Radke after a 
long illness. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. 
The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905
********
Mrs. Henry Radke, a well known resident of this city, passed away last Thursday 
morning at the family home, corner of Main and Hamilton streets, the cause of her 
demise being lockjaw. She was thirty-six years old, and had been ill for two 
months. A husband and four children, Walter, Herbert, Nora and Erna, survive to 
mourn her departure. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 5, 1905
********
[cause: peritonitis]


WILLIAM RADKE    (d. 1926)

WM. RADKE IS VICTIM OF A STROKE, AGE 71 
William Radke, 1311 Green St., died Saturday evening following a stroke of 
paralysis. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon with services at the 
home at ??30 and at St. John's Evangelical church at 2 o'clock. Burial will 
be at Evergreen.
Born aboard ship while his parents were enroute from Germany to this country 
June 25, 1855, Mr. Radke made his home at Milwaukee until thirty-two years 
ago when he came to this city to live. He was married forty-four years ago at 
Milwaukee to Emma Baer who with five children survive him. The children are 
Mrs. Emil Schaus and Mrs. Karl Karstens, of this city and Miss Hilde Radke of 
Milwaukee, Ervin and Arthur Radke. One brother, Henry Radke, of Milwaukee and 
four grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Radke was a member of the Beavers and 
of the G. C. G.???
Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1926
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(Wm. Radke/d. May 8, 1926 age 69 yrs. 10 mo. 14 da./from burial records of
St. John's United Church of Christ)


ALOIS RADL    (d. 1920)

CITY FIREMAN CALLED BY DEATH 
Alois Radl died at his home, 914 State street, last night after a lingering 
illness caused by lung troubles. He was a member of the Northside fire station 
where illness forced him last fall to take leave from the service. The deceased 
was born in this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Radl, July 24, 1886, and 
has resided here ever since. Besides his wife and four small children he is 
survived by his aged mother, three brothers and four sisters. They are Joseph 
Radl, a resident of Oshkosh, Edward and George Radl, Mrs. William Schwartz, Mrs. 
W. C. Schlaeter, Mrs. Frank Kuhnle and Mrs. John Leicht, all of this city. 
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 16, 1920  P. 1
*******
[bur 04-19-1920/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]
*******
Alois Radl of this city and Miss Theresa Fellner of Menasha were married at 
Menasha this morning, the wedding being celebrated at St. Mary's Church at 9 
and was followed by a reception and breakfast at the home of the bride's 
parents. Mr. Radl is an employe of the Schlaeter Cement Sidewalk Company and 
is well known. His bride, though not a resident here has visited the city on 
many occasions and has a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Radl will take up their 
home on North Ninth Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 20, 1910 page 2


ALOIS J. RADL    (d. 1988)

Alois J.  Radl, 72, of 2318 11th Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, 
March 17, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at St. 
Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Gary Crevier will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Radl was born February 7, 1916 at Manitowoc, son of the late Alois and 
Theresa Fellner Radl. He attended parochial schools in Manitowoc and was later 
employed at Paragon Electric Co., Two Rivers, for 39 years, retiring in 1976. 
He married the former Lila Rosland on February 19, 1944 at Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death on December 10, 1986. Mr. Radl was a member of the Knights 
of Columbus.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerome of Manitowoc and John 
and Vicki of Layton, Utah; two sisters, Katherine Eggen and Marie Roswell of 
Manitowoc and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, after 9 am Monday to the time 
of services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Mar. 18, 1988 page 22
********
[widower of Lila Radl]

ANNA RADL

Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Radl Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Anna Radl of Manitowoc, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And George Radl, of Manitowoc in said county having presented to said court, his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Anna Radl died testate, at Manitowoc, in said county, on the 14th day of August, 1914; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that George Radl is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentry (sic) be thereon issued to him.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last will and Testament be taken at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 15th day of September, 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated August 19th, 1914.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Ledvina, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1914 P. 4

CYRIL RADL

Dr. Cyril J. Radl, 84, of 1425 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 12, 
1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
held 9:30 am Tuesday, October 15 at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald J. Foley will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Born May 19, 1907 in Sleepy Eye, Minn., son of the late Michael and Mary Radl. 
After attending St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye, Minn., he studied and 
graduated from the School of Medicine of Marquette University. He interned at 
Milwaukee County Hospital prior to becoming a General Practitioner at Wisconsin 
Dells for seven years. Dr. Radl then attended and graduated from the University 
of Pennsylvania's School of Ophthalmology, completing his residency at the Episcopal 
Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat Hospital in Washington, D.C.
During World War II he served in the United States Navy for four years as a Flight 
Surgeon being honorably discharged with the Rank of Lt. Commander. Dr. Radl 
practiced in Manitowoc until his retirement in 1974. He had been an active member 
of Local, State and National Medical Societies and was recognized by Marquette 
University for his 50 years of contributions to the Medical Profession.
He married the former Ruth Armstrong, November 10, 1934 at St. Jude's Catholic Church 
in Wauwatosa, Wis. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Radl of Manitowoc; three daughters 
and two sons-in-law, Ann Radl of Glastonbury, Conn., Joan and James von Germeten of 
Boston, Mass., Susan and Atty. Tom Rusboldt of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Ann, 
Lisa and Nicole von Germeten; Teddy, Bridget and Nick Rusboldt and Matthew Radl and 
three sisters, Irene Klick, Marcella Juracek and Marie Kuhlmann. He was preceded in 
death by a brother, Dr. Robert Radl.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 7 pm this Monday evening, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Memorials may be 
made to Roncalli High School, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center or the donors' choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 14, 1991
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[husband of Ruth A. Radl/bur. on Cyril Radl lot.]


GEORGE RADL

George H. Radl, 85, of 943 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had made his home for many years with the 
Frank Kuhnle family.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Radl was born March 28, 1879, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Katherine Straka Radl. He attended St. Boniface Catholic School and was 
graduated from the old North Side High school. He had been employed as bookkeeper 
by C. Reiss Coal Co. and later as a cement finisher for local contractors. During 
World War II he had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member 
of Boilermakers Local 443.
He married Annie Anderson at Manitowoc in 1913. She died a year later.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William Schwartz and Mrs. John Leicht of Manitowoc 
and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1964  P. 4
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[bur. on Anna Anderson lot]


JAN RADL

Death in the local hospital Fri. last week, of 62 yr. old John Radl 
following a kidney illness. He leaves a widow and 5 children. Burial 
was Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1896 
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John Radl
birth: 1821
death: 26 June 1896 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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John Radl
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 9 May 1830 Taus, Bohemia
death: 26 June 1896 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
residence: 1896 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: John Radl
mother: Josepha
spouse: Joseph Radl
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(Note: Due to the identical d. dates, I believe both of
these entries belong here despite the difference in the
b. date. Quite often the b. date was not known with any
confidence when they were born in their home country.)
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[John Radl/cause: hypertophy]


JEROME RADL

Jerome (Jerry) D. Radl, age 58, a resident of 1117 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, 
entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, 
July 6, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Wojeichowski, 
O.F.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 
11 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jerry was born September 23, 1943 in Door County, Wisconsin, to the late Alois 
and Lila Rosland Radl. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, 
with the class of 1962. He then continued his education at Milwaukee Technical 
College graduating with a degree in mechanical drafting. He married Kathy Tech, 
July 25, 1992, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. During his lifetime Jerry 
worked as a mechanical draftsman and later owned and operated his own business 
as an antique collector and distributor, from which he retired. He was a member 
of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife Kathy; five children, Mark (Paula) Radl, Brian Radl, 
Jason (Nicole Kaderabek) Radl, all of Manitowoc, Theresa Radl of Fond du Lac, 
and Sarah Radl of Florida; three grandchildren, Amanda, Jason and Alec; a brother 
John (Jack) Radl of Utah; also other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by his parents and an infant son, Allen.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 
Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10 a.m. until 
the time of mass at 11 a.m. A prayer service will beheld Tuesday evening at 
7:30 pm. led by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2002  P. A3


LILA RADL

Lila Otilia Radl, 73, of 2318 11th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, 
December 6, 1986 at Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday at 
St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sladek will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Radl was born September 20, 1913 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Christen 
and Elsie Pederson Rosland. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1931 and 
Master College in Chicago in 1938 with a degree in Ladies Garment Design. Prior 
to her marriage to Alois J. Radl February, 1844 at Manitowoc, Mrs. Radl was 
employed at Bouril Auto Company in Manitowoc and upon moving to Two Rivers she 
raised her two sons. Mrs. Radl was active in civic affairs and cancer drives. 
She was a member of St. Mark Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerome D. and 
Vickie L. Radl of Manitowoc and John J. Radl of Layton, Utah; a brother, Elmer 
Rosland of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a 
sister.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm 
Tuesday where a memorial service will be 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 8, 1986 page 16
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[died at Wauwatosa WI/age 73/wife of Alois J. Radl/bur. on Alois Radl lot]


RUTH A. RADL

Ruth Radl, age 92, a long time resident of Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday 
morning, Nov. 7, 200 at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ruth Radl was born Aug. 24, 1909 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Orr L. 
Armstrong and Anna L. (Volz) Armstrong. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy 
in Milwaukee in 1927, serving as senior class president, and attended the 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She married Dr. Cyril J. Radl at St. Jude’s 
Catholic Church in Wauwatosa on Nov. 10, 1934. He preceded her in death on 
Oct. 12, 1991.
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the National Society of 
the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a former member of the Christian 
Women of Holy Innocents, the Catholic Women’s Club, the Manitowoc County Medical 
Auxiliary and the Junior Service League.
She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed by her children, 
grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters and two 
sons-in-law, Ann Radl of Glastonbury, Conn., Joan and James von Germeten of Phoenix, 
Ariz. and Susan and Thomas Rusboldt of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Matthew Radl, 
Glastonbury, Ann von Germeten, San Francisco, Lisa Von Germeten and her husband, 
Ken Munro, Brisbane, Ausralia, Nicole von Germeten and her husband, Brent Ayrey, 
Castro Valley, Calif., Ted Rusboldt, Seattle, Bridget Rusboldt, Chicago and Nicholas 
Rusboldt of Manitowoc. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Olivia Munro, 
Brisbane and Cameron Mrotek of Manitowoc. She also will be missed by three sisters-
in-law, Irene Klick, Marcella Juracek and Marie Kuhlman; a first cousin, Margaret 
Mary Luke and nine other cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, with visitation 
starting at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald J. Foley. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Memorials may be made to Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements
Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 2001  P. A6


THERESA RADL

Mrs. Theresa Radl, 72, of 1322 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday night 
after a short illness at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. 
E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Theresa Fellner was born at Menasha April 1, 1887, daughter of 
the late Frank and Mary Fraff Fellner. In 1910, she was married at Manitowoc 
to Alois Radl. She was a member of Christian Mothers Alter Society of Holy 
Innocents Church, Germania Society and Golden Agers Club. Mr. Radl died in 
1920.
Surviving her are a son, Alois J. of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley 
Besweil and Mrs. Sylvester Rohrer of Manitowoc; a brother, Frank of Orlando, 
Fla.; and eight grandchildren. A daughter, Violet, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 6:15 o'clock this Monday 
evening the Germania Society will conduct services and where at 7 o'clock 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1960
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[d. 01-16-1960/age 72 yrs./widow of Alois Radl]
********
Alois Radl of this city and Miss Theresa Fellner of Menasha were married at 
Menasha this morning, the wedding being celebrated at St. Mary's Church at 9 
and was followed by a reception and breakfast at the home of the bride's 
parents. Mr. Radl is an employe of the Schlaeter Cement Sidewalk Company and 
is well known. His bride, though not a resident here has visited the city on 
many occasions and has a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Radl will take up their 
home on North Ninth Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 20, 1910 page 2


VIOLET RADL

Burial of Miss Radl On Saturday
The funeral of seventeen year old Violet Radl, who died at Whitelaw 
sanitarium on Thursday, will take place Saturday morning at 8:30 from 
the home 914 State street and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart 
church. The deceased was a graduate of the local high school and 
attended vocational school and also took part in several home talent 
productions, having appeared in the last Legion play and her death 
was a shock to her many friends. Her mother, Mrs. Theresa Radl, two 
sisters, Marie and Kathryn and one brother, Alois, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 29, 1928 Page 2
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[bur. 6-30-1928/age 17 yrs/died at Whitelaw, WI/
cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Mrs. Alois Radl lot]


FRANK RADSKY

FRANK RADSKY, OLD RESIDENT, DIED SUNDAY 
Frank Radsky, pioneer resident of the city and one of the oldest employes of 
the North Western line here, died at his home on So. Fifteenth street Sunday, 
death resulting from a stroke which he suffered two months ago since which 
time he has been unable to leave the home. Mr. Radsky was 62 years of age. 
Mr. Radsky was born in Bohemia July 4, 1860 and came to Manitowoc at the age 
of four years with his family having made his home here since. For forty-eight 
years he had been an employe of the North Western Railway Co., until his 
retirement recently. Married in 1863 to Mary Meyer, he is survived by his wife 
and two daughters, Mrs. Henry C. Burger of this city and Mrs. William Donohue, 
of Florence, Kansas. One grandson, Henry Burger, Jr., also survives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 from St. Boniface church, 
with burial at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 17, 1922 P. 1
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[bur 07-19-1922/cause: apoplexy/bur on Lorenz Skarivoda lot]


MARY RADSKY

Injuries which she suffered two weeks ago when she was struck by an automobile 
while crossing the street, caused the death of Mrs. Mary Radsky, life long 
resident of this city, at the Holy Family Hospital Friday. Mrs. Radsky, at the 
time of the accident was not thought to have been seriously injured, but later 
internal injuries of more serious nature were found.
Mrs. Radsky was injured on the evening of May 25 when she was struck by a car 
driven by Charles Gill while returning to her home and crossing the street at 
Fifteenth and Washington. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 from the 
home of Henry Burger, 831 North Ninth Street.
Mrs. Radsky, nee Mary Meyer, was born in this county March 4, 1866 and for many 
years had resided in the city. Mr. Radsky preceded her in death four years ago. 
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Donahue of Kearney, Neb., and Mrs. 
Henry Burger of this city and by three sisters, Mrs. Nich Just of KingsBridge, 
Mrs. M.H. McCarty of Chief Lake, Mich., and Mrs. Ellison Weaver, Stone Lake, Wis., 
and one brother, Frank Radsky of Detroit, Mich.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 17, 1926
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No. 335, First Publication 10/27/26
Order To Hear Petition For Final Settlement
In Probate - Manitowoc County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Radsky, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry Burger, Executor of the Estate of
said deceased for the adjustment and allowance of his administration account
(and the assignment of the residue of said Estate to such other persons as are
by law entitled to the same); and for the determination and adjudication of the
inheritance tax, if any, payable in said estate;
it is ordered, that said account be examined, adjusted and allowed at a special
term of said Court to be held at the office of the County Judge in the city of
Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 30th day of November A.D. 1926.
It is further ordered, that upon the adjustment and allowance of such account
by this Court, as aforesaid, the residue of said Estate be by the further order
and judgment of this Court, assigned to such persons as are by law entitled to
the same.
It is further ordered, that notice at the time and place of examination and
allowance of such account, and of the assignment of the residue of said Estate,
be given to all persons interested, by publication of this order for three
successive weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc Herald News, a daily
newspaper printed and published at the city of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated October 26, 1926.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge
Healy and Joyce, Attorneys Nov. 17.


CHARLES RADUENZ    (d. 1919)

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT CLEVELAND, O.
Messages received here yesterday brought announcement of the death of 
Charles Radeuntz(sic), a former local resident at Cleveland, Ohio where 
he had made his home for a year past, removing there from Milwaukee, the 
former home of the family. Mr. Radeuntz fell victim to flu-pneumonia. 
The body will be brought here for burial, arriving today or tomorrow. 
Mr. Radeuntz whose family resided on the West side in this city, was 35 
years of age and is survived by a widow and two children, his wife having 
been Miss Wegfarth of this city. Funeral announcement will be made later. 
The funeral will be held from the Wegfarth home on South 16th street 
Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 13, 1919 Page 8
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[Charles B Raduenz/bur. 03-15-1919/cause: pleurisy/bur. on Catherine Mueller lot]
********
(Charles Raduenze from Cleveland Ohio/d. Mar. 11, 1919 age 34 yrs. 4 mo. 10 da./
from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


CHARLES RADUENZ    (d. 1927)

TO BRING BODY OF C. RADUENZ HERE TO REST 
Charles Raduenz, former resident of this city, died suddenly at North Fond du 
Lac last night, death being due to heart failure. The body will be brought to 
this city for burial, arriving today. The body will be taken to the residence 
of Edward Nick, 1812 Western avenue, from where brief services will be held 
Monday afternoon and the funeral will be held from the German Evangelical 
church at 2 o'clock. 
Mr. Raduenz was born in Germany, November 23, 1851, and came with his family 
to America when a boy of 4 years, the family locating here. Mr. Raduenz resided 
here until 20 years ago when his family removed to South Milwaukee and four years 
ago, when his wife passed away, he took up his home at North Fond du Lac with a 
daughter, Mrs. M.C. Hrabik who with three sons survive, Bernard and William of So. 
Milwaukee and Herbert, this city. Two sisters and a brother and eight grandchildren 
also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 22, 1927  P. 4
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SHOT OFF END OF FINGER
South Side Youth is Victim of Accident on Sunday
While handling a small .22 caliber rifle on Sunday, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Raduenz was the victim of an accident which will disfigure him for life. The 
youth was inspecting the gun and in some unaccountable manner, the weapon was 
discharged and the bullet passed through the end of one of his fingers. The outcome was 
fortunate in that the bullet did not penetrate a vital portion of the body. Dr. Roberts was 
called and dressed the wound which gives evidence of causing but little discomfiture.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Oct. 1, 1906
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[bur. 10-24-1927/died at Fond Du Lac, WI/cause: acute cardiac dilatation/
bur. on Herbert Raduenz lot]


DORA RADUENZ

Death Claims Old Resident                           
Death claimed Mrs. Dora Raduenz long time resident at the county hospital after 
a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Raduenz nee Dora Bentley was born in this country 
sixty-two years ago. Two children are left to mourn the death of their mother. 
Miss Ida and Edward Jr. Three grand-children also survive. The funeral will be 
held from the family home at 1333 South Eleventh street, Friday afternoon at 2:00 
o'clock, and burial will be held at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 7, 1924 P.2
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[bur 05-09-1924/cause: apoplexy/bur. on William Raduenz lot]


EDWARD RADUENZ

Edward H. Raduenz, 59, lifelong resident of this city, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral parlors. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Raduenz was born in Manitowoc, on Nov. 14, 1883. Thirty-seven years ago he 
married Miss Veronica Mrotek who died 15 months ago.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Edmund Mrotek, city; two sons, Corporal Oliver 
Raduenz of MacDill Field, Tampa, Fla. and Lester of Two Rivers; and one sister, 
Mrs. Ida Schwenke of Forest Park, Ill.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday to the time 
of the services on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 3, 1943 P.3
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[d. 04-02-1943 at Winnebago, Oshkosh, WI/age 59 yrs./
bur. on Wm. Radins lot-his father(William Raduenz)]


GLADYS M. RADUENZ

Gladys M. Raduenz, age 84, a resident of Harbor House II, 1480 N. Seventh St., 
Manitowoc, entered eternal life Good Friday evening, April 6, 2007, at Harbor 
House II. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul 
Schossow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Gladys was born Sept. 6, 1922, in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of the late 
Felix and Anna Nemetz Jentsch. She was a graduate from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1940. From 1965 to 1972, Gladys was a secretary for Schmitt Lumber 
Co. On March 11, 1944, she married John F. Konecny at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran 
Church. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1965. She later married Russell F. 
Raduenz on July 29, 1972, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. He preceded her in 
death Feb. 12, 2000. Gladys was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church and also 
did volunteer secretarial work at the church in past years. She enjoyed traveling 
and traveled through many states in the country.
She is survived by two sons: John L. (Linda) Konecny, Manitowoc; James M. Konecny 
and special friend, Darlene Sheehy, Manitowoc; sister: Shirley M. Funk, Manitowoc; 
two stepdaughters: Deborah S. (Dennis) Damman; Hope C. (Tom) Werking; three 
grandchildren: John R. (Rebecca) Konecny; Erik (Lisa) Konecny; Valerie Konecny; 
one great-grandson: Jack Konecny; two step-grandchildren: Rebecca (Jack) Harrison; 
Andrew Damman; two nieces: Mary Ann (Kent) Peiterson; Shari (John) Alloway; one 
nephew: Jeffrey Bocher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands: John Konecny in 1965 and 
Russell Raduenz in 2000; one brother: Ernest Jentsch; one sister: Alyce Bocher. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clare 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Sunday, April 8, 2007  pg. A3
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(Gladys M. Jentsch Konecny Raduenz/buried with Konecny)


HERBERT H. RADUENZ

Herbert H. Raduenz, 84, of 1115 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
July 24, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Raduenz was born April 24, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Therese Kubitz Raduenz. At the age of 11 the family moved to South Milwaukee, 
where he was educated and was a machinist apprentice at Bucyrus Erie of South 
Milwaukee. He married Myrtle Heidmann July 7, 1920, at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Town of Gibson. Following their marriage he was employed with Manitowoc Engineering 
Company for 37 years, retiring in 1962. Mr. Raduenz was a member of International 
Association of Machinists Local Union 516, a charter member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, a member of the church male choir and served on the church council.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, three sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and 
Gladys Raduenz, Lyle and Lucille Raduenz and Erie and Mary Ann Raduenz of Manitowoc; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Paul Uetzmann of Fontana, Wis.; two sisters-in-
law, Mrs. Edna Raduenz of Cudahy and Mrs. Arlene Forbes of Muskegon, Mich., 12 
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Friday afternoon, and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. 
Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1980 P.3


JACQUELYNE DOROTHY (MARKS) RADUENZ

Mrs. Robert (Jacquelyne D.) Raduenz, age 77, of 847 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Memorial services will be held at noon Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at St. Mary's 
Home Chapel. The Rev. Loren Lindeman will officiate with burial of her cremated 
remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born Jan. 24, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Clinton and Emma 
Khail Marks. Jacquelyne was a 1946 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. 
On Sept. 18, 1948, she was married to Robert H. Raduenz at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. She was employed by Benkowski Budweiser Distributor-
ship for 17 years as a bookkeeper. Jacquelyne was a member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include her husband: Robert H. Raduenz of Manitowoc; two sons and one 
daughter-in-law: Robert C. Raduenz of Manitowoc; Terry M. (Andrea) Raduenz of 
Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Nancy E. (Dennis) Greene of Spooner; 
Renee M. Smogoleski of Manitowoc; Michelle L. (Jay) Dondlinger of Manitowoc; 15 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Ronald P. 
(Carol) Marks of Chilton; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Sandy (Jack) Meisner 
of Manitowoc; Lynette Marks of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: 
Clinton W. Marks, Leon A. Marks and Gene T. Marks. 
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday at St. MaryÆs Home Chapel from 11 a.m. 
until the time of services at noon. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of 
Manitowoc is serving the Raduenz family., 
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


LENORE K. RADUENZ

Lenore K. Raduenz, age 84, of 2907 Lindbergh Drive, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
October 27, 1996, at Burlington Memorial Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996, at the St. 
John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate at the 
service with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Lenore was born October 22, 1912, in South Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late 
Charles B. and Helen Wegforth Raduenz. She moved to Manitowoc as a young child with 
her family. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 
1931. Lenore was employed at the Great A&P Tea Company Inc., for 30 years retiring 
in 1975. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and the choir for over 
40 years. She was also a member of the former Westen Chorus.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck (Charlie) and Kathy Raduenz, 
Waterford, Wis.; two grandchildren, Chuck (Nicole) Raduenz, Waterford, Heather 
Raduenz, Waterford; a sister, Lois Hendries, Minnetonka, Minn.; a brother-in-law, 
Oscar Christensen, Manitowoc; three nephews, Todd (Barbara) Hendries, Corcoran, 
Minn., Peter (Donna) Christensen, Waterford, Curt Christensen, Westby, Wis.; three 
very dear friends, Mrs. Bernice Rodewald, Mrs. Idy  Bloom, and  Beatrice Lallensack; 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, 
Helen Christensen, a brother-in-law, Vic Hendries, and her step-father, Edward 
Nick.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday 
until the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1996 P. A2
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[died at Burlington/single]


LOUISA RADUENZ

Mrs. William Raduenz, 79, nee Louisa Sievert, 915 North 15th street, died at 
the Holy Family hospital this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral 
arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
She was born in Germany in 1866, and was married to William Raduenz in 1895 
in Gibson. The couple settled on a farm in the town of Gibson where they lived 
until 1928. After their retirement from farming, they moved to the present 
address. 
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Sammon, Milwaukee; 
one son, Oscar, Green Bay; one brother, John, Gibson; one sister, Mrs. Mary 
Holzborn, Shawano; four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1945  P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. William Raduenz, 79, of 915 North 15th street, who 
died yesterday at the hospital, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
church, Dr. Henry Koch officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed from noon Thursday until the hour of the services at the 
funeral home.
Mrs. Raduenz was born in Gibson and spent her entire life in the county and city. 
Survivors are the husband, daughter, son, brother and sister.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 16, 1945 P.2
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[cause: coronary occlusion/wife of William Raduenz]


LUCILLE E. RADUENZ

Mrs. Lyle (Lucille E.) Raduenz, age 73, of 1408 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday evening, August 2, 1996, as a result of an automobile accident in the 
town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 1996, at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born January 11, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and Anna 
Mueller Bull. She attended First German Evangelical Lutheran Grade School and 
graduated from Lincoln High School. In the past years Lucille had been employed 
with the Manitowoc Public Library. She married Lyle F. Raduenz June 30, 1945, at 
First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She is a member of Immanuel Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Ladies of Immanuel and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Lucille 
was very active with volunteer work at Memorial Hospital with the Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary and also actively volunteered in many other activities 
locally here in Manitowoc. For many years she enjoyed participation in local 
golf leagues.
Survivors include her husband, Lyle; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Les Raduenz 
and special friend, Barbara Miller of Green Bay, Roger and Laura Raduenz, Tampa, 
Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Steve Bridges, Sacramento, Calif., 
Pam and Dale Fogelstrom, Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Marain and John Mazanet, Manitowoc, Ethel and Carl Sieker, 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Bull; brother-in-law, Willard Korte, Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death 
by two brothers, Harry and Karl Bull, two sisters, Florence Schmill and Dorothy 
Korte.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and then at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m.
A Memorial Fund is being established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1996 P. A2
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[wife of Lyle Raduenz]


LYLE F. RADUENZ

Lyle F. Raduenz, age 78, of 1408 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 
2001, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001 at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dennis Broehm will officiate. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Drews-
Bleser American Legion Post #88.
Lyle was born Jan. 14, 1923 in Manitowoc, Wis. His parents were the late Herbert 
and Myrtle Heidmann Raduenz. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. After 
high school graduation he earned his machinist apprenticeship. In 1942 he enlisted 
in the U.S. Army and served in the European Theatre of War where, in France, he 
was wounded on Thanksgiving Day in 1944. Upon returning home from the service, he 
married Lucille E. Bull on June 30, 1945 at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Lucille preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1996. They were married 
51 years. Lyle was employed by Mirro Corp as an accountant and data processing 
manager for 33 years retiring in 1984. He was an active member of Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church participating as a church officer and member of the 
choir for many years. He was a member of Otto Oas VFW Post #659, Drews-Bleser 
American Legion Post #88, the Disabled American Veterans where he was a leader in 
their Manitowoc office, a founding member of the Manitowoc United Veterans Council, 
and a member of the Manitowoc Golden “K” Club. He was an avid golfer participating 
in Mens and Couples League play at Meadow Links for over 30 years. He loved the 
support of his family and traveled extensively visiting both family members and 
friends.
Survivors include four children, Les, and his fiancée, Barbara, both of Green Bay, 
Roger (Laura) Raduenz of New Zealand, Pam (Dale) Fogelstrom of Tucson, Ariz., Beth 
(Steve) Bridges of Sacramento, Calif.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Joel Joshua, 
Hallie and Lauren; a sister, Carol (Paul) Uetzman of Burlington; a brother, Earl 
(Mary Ann) Raduenz of Manitowoc, also other relatives and many friends. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother Russell Raduenz.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. and 
Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 10 a.m. until the time of services 
at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 22, 2001  P. A8


MYRTLE RADUENZ

Mrs. Myrtle H. Raduenz, 84, of 1115 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
May 29, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raduenz, nee Myrtle Heidmann, was born Feb. 22, 1899, at Carlton, Wis., 
daughter of the late Fred and Augusta Nietz Heidmann. She was married to Herbert 
Raduenz July 7, 1920, at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Gibson. He preceded 
her in death July 24, 1960. She was a charter member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aid Society and Ruth's Circle of the 
church.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Gladys Raduenz, 
Lyle and Lucille Raduenz and Erle and Mary Ann Raduenz of Manitowoc; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Carol and Paul Uetzmann of Fontana, Wis., 14 grandchildren, 12 
great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A son. Leslie Allen, two 
brothers, two sisters and daughter-in-law, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, then at the church from noon 
until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church or Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1983 P. 3
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[widow of Herbert H. Raduenz]


ROBERT HARVEY RADUENZ

Robert H. Raduenz, age 79, formerly of 847 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, and most 
recently a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, 
Sept. 10, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Graveside 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Evergreen C
emetery. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate. AMVETS Post #99 of Manitowoc will 
accord military graveside rites. 
He was born Dec. 28, 1924 in Green Bay, son of the late Carl and Theresa Schleis 
Raduenz. Robert was a 1943 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On July 7, 
1943, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and being 
discharged on May 26, 1946. After his naval service he attended the University of 
Nebraska (ROTC). On Sept. 18, 1948, he was married to the former Jacquelyne Marks 
at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Jacquelyne preceded him in 
death on Sept. 6, 2004. He was employed by Busch Agricultural Resources in Manitowoc 
as a malster, retiring in 1989. Robert was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and a life member of AMVETS Post #99 of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his two sons and one daughter-in-law: Robert C. Raduenz, 
Manitowoc; Terry M. (Andrea) Raduenz, Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-
in-law: Nancy E. (Dennis) Greene, Spooner; Renee M. Smogoleski, Manitowoc; 
Michelle L. (Jay) Dondlinger, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and two great-grand-
children; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Ronald P. (Carol) Marks, 
Chilton; Sandy (Jack) Meisner, Manitowoc; Lynette Marks, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives, friends and his special dog, Madchen survive. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, his wife and one sister, Helen Yunke. 
Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery at the time of 
services. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the 
Raduenz family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


RUSSELL F. RADUENZ

Russell F. Raduenz, age 78, of the North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, 
and formerly of 2013 Lexington Drive, Manitowoc, Wis., died Saturday, Feb. 12, 
2000 at the care center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church with the Rev. Dennis Broehm officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW Post #659.
Russell was born May 16, 1921 in the town of Gibson, in Manitowoc County to the 
late Herbert and Myrtl Heidemann Raduenz. Russell graduated Lincoln High School 
in 1939. He then entered the United States Army serving overseas during World 
War II in the Philippines and occupational forces in Japan. He was employed with 
Manitowoc Engineering as a machinist for 35 years until his retirement in 1984.
He married Shirley Stedl on June 14, 1947 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. She 
preceded him in death March 26, 1969. He later married Gladys Jentsch Konecny 
on July 29, 1972 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.
Russell was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Men's Club of the church, 
VFW Post 659, Golden Kiwanis Club and Local Machinist Union #516.
He is survived by his wife Gladys, 2 daughters: Hope (Thomas) Werking, Buffalo 
Grove, Ill., and Deborah (Dennis) Damman, Green Bay, Wis. 2 step-sons: John (Linda) 
Konecny, Manitowoc, Wis.,and James Konecny, Manitowoc Wis, 2 grandchildren, Rebecca 
(Jack) Harrison and Andrew Damman, 2 step-grandchildren John (Rebecca) Konecny, 
Erik Konecny and Valerie Konecny, 2 brothers, Lyle Raduenz, Manitowoc, Wis., Erle 
and Maryann Raduenz, Manitowoc, Wis. 1 sister Carol (Paul) Uetzmann, Burlington, 
Wis., and other nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends surviving.
Preceding him in death was his first wife Shirley in 1969, 1 brother Leslie Raduenz 
and 1 sister-in-law, Lucille Raduenz.
Friends may call at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial would be appreciated to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 2000 P. A2


SHIRLEY R. RADUENZ

Mrs. Russell F. Raduenz, 46, of 719 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raduenz, nee Shirley Stedl, was born Nov. 27, 1922, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
Edward and Lillian Luebtke Stedl. A 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
she was married to Russell Raduenz, June 14, 1947, at Manitowoc. They resided there 
ever since.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) at 
home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stedl, and a brother, Earl, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, N. Ninth Street 
entrance, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 26, 1969 P.20
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL
HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, 
WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes,
I beg leave to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative 
to patients committed to the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment 
since the filing of my last report up to
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Shirley Stedl, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 13th day of August, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. L.W. Gregory.
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital
was in Madison)
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18


THERESA RADUENZ

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hrabik of Fond du Lac, Edward Leverenz of Milwaukee, Mr. 
and Mrs. William Raduenz, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Raduenz, Carl Raduenz, Herbert 
Raduenz, and Bernard Kubitz, all of South Milwaukee, who were here to attend 
the funeral of Mrs. Carl Raduenz, have returned to their respective homes.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 20, 1923  P. 3
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[bur 02-19-1923/age 67 yrs/cause: erophtlialmic goiter/bur on Herbert Raduenz lot]
(Note: This is all we could find.)


VERONICA RADUENZ

Mrs. Edward Raduenz, 54, died Wednesday afternoon at the home, 1333 South 11th 
street.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home and at 10:30 from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Raduenz, nee Veronica Mrotek, was born in Two Rivers in 1887, and 35 years 
ago was married to Edward Raduenz. They located in this city.
Survivors are the widower; two sons, Oliver and Lester of this city, daughter, 
Mrs. Sylvia Mrotek of this city; brother, Edwin, of this city, three sisters, 
Mrs. Thomas K????, Mrs. Max Fri???, Mrs. Clarence Sch?ff, of this city, and six 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed this evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 2, 1942 P.2
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[d. 12-31-1941/age 54 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/wife of Edward H. Raduenz/
bur. on Wm. Radins lot (William Raduenz)


WILLIAM RADUENZ    (d. 1933)

WM. RADUENZ DIES AT HOME
Was Employed for Years As Iron Works Molder
William Raduenz, 78, a resident of Manitowoc since early life, died this morning 
at the home, 1333 South 11th street, after a four weeks illness. Before retiring 
a number of years ago Mr. Raduenz was employed for years as a molder at the plant 
of the Richards Iron Works.
Born in Germany the deceased came to this country with his parents when a boy and 
they located here. He was married in this city to Miss Dora Bentley. The latter 
passed away eight years ago.
A son, Edward of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Gustave Schwenke, Chicago and a brother, 
Albert of Tacoma, Washington, survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at two p.m. from the Vogelsang funeral home 
on South Eighth street in charge of the Rev. Menke. Interment will be at Evergreen. 
The remains may be viewed at the funeral home up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 7, 1933 P.2
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[cause: broncho pneumonia]


WILLIAM RADUENZ    (d. 1947)

William Raduenz, 96, retired Gibson farmer, died at St. Mary's hospital in Green 
Bay Thursday afternoon after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
church, the Rev. H.A. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Evergeen cemetery.
Mr. Raduenz was born in Germany in 1850. He came to this country as a small boy 
with his mother and father, the later of whom was killed in the civil war. He 
married Louise Sivert in Gibson in 1893 and the couple settled on the family farm 
there where they resided until his retirement in 1930 when they moved to Manitowoc.
After the death of his wife in 1945, Mr. Raduenz moved to Milwaukee to stay with 
his daughter, Mrs. Walter Sammons. In September, 1946 he moved to the home of his 
son Oscar Raduenz at Green Bay.
He is survived by his son Oscar and a daughter, Mrs. Sammons, and four grandchildren. 
Two children preceded him in death.
The body may be viewed at the church from 11 a.m. Monday until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 3, 1947 P.2
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[d. at Green Bay, WI]


EMIL OTTO RADUNZ   cemetery #44

Name: Radunz, Emil Otto
D.: 4/25/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: City of Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.183


GOTTLIEB RADUNZ

Death on Wed. of 79 yr. old Mr. J. Radins, an old resident 
of our city. He was buried Fri. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1891
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[Burial register has Godlieb? Radenz, male, age 81.3.18, city pauper, born in Germany, 
cause of death: old age]


JEAN M. RADZINSKE

Jean M. (Groth) Radzinske, age 77, a resident at the Manitowoc Health and 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Tuesday afternoon, 
March 3, 2015 at the care center.
Jean was born March 31, 1937 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late 
Erwin and Lydia Strothoff Groth. Jean was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High 
School with the class of 1955. On July 13, 1957 she married Roger W. Radzinske 
at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He 
preceded her in death on April 9, 1997. She worked with her late husband Roger 
in their business operation at R & J Lanes in Manitowoc for many years. Jean 
was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her two children: Randy S. Radzinske, Manitowoc; Robin S. 
(Kevin) Mott, Manitowoc, WI; four brothers: Bill (Myrna) Groth, Rockport, Texas; 
Bob (Dee) Groth, Green Bay; Lee (Sandy) Groth, Green Bay, WI; Steve (Kathy) 
Groth, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Lane Radzinske, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews 
along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: 
Erwin and Lydia Groth; and her husband Roger Radzinske in 1997.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Officiating will be 
Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. Stephen Melso. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and then at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time 
of services at 11 a.m.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2015


NORMA C. (DUVENECK) RADZINSKE

Norma C. Radzinske, age 81, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
early Saturday morning, June 25, 1994, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 1994, at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
service will be the Revs. Arno Wolfgramm and Bruce Bitter. Burial will 
follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born April 17, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late August 
and Emma Huebner Duveneck. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High, 
class of 1931. She then married William F. Radzinske on June 12, 1934, 
at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death December 26, 
1982. The couple owned and operated Bill's Oil Company of Manitowoc for 
many years and she contineud to work as the company bookkeeper until 
1990.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger W. and Jean Radzinske, 
Robert C. and Lane Radzinske, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Randy 
Radzinske, Manitowoc, Robin and Richard Sweller, Milwaukee, Ruth, Ricky, 
Roy and Richard Radzinske, all of Manitowoc; one great-grandchild Reed 
Radzinske and one stepgreatgrandchild (sic) Reed Radzinske and one 
stepgreatgrandchild (sic), Karie Ann Sweller; also surviving are nieces, 
nepehws, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one 
daughter, Ruth Lynn.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Monday evening 
from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday morning at First German Ev. Lutheran Church from 
10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1994 P. A2
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[Norma (Duveneck) Radzinske/widow of William F. Radzinske]


ROBERT CARL RADZINSKE

Robert C. Radzinske, age 66, of 5931 Homestead Road, Manitowoc, passed away 
early Sunday morning, March 7, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Grace 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas 
Pankow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Robert was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Norma 
Duveneck Radzinske. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class 
of 1956. On June 13, 1959, he married the former Lane Luebke at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. In 1975, Bob purchased his father and 
mother's company known as Bill's Oil Company located at the intersection of old 
Highway 141 and Highway 10. He was an active bowler, dartball player, snowmobiler 
and past member of the Grace Lutheran Church Council. Bill's Oil Company proudly 
sponsored a bowling and dartball team for many years. 
Survivors include his wife Lane, Manitowoc; a daughter: Ruth Radzinske, Manitowoc; 
three sons and daughters-in-law: Ricky and Debbie Radzinske, Manitowoc, Roy and 
Kim Radzinske, Two Rivers, Richard and Rhonda Radzinske, Manitowoc; one grandson: 
Reed Carl Radzinske; two step grandsons: Justin Duvall and David Michalek Jr.; 
one sister-in-law: Jean Radzinske, Manitowoc; four brothers-in-law and four sisters-
in-law: George and Pat Luebke, Manitowoc, Mary and Walter Wanzong, North Carolina, 
Arlene and Tom Ogg, Louisiana, Bruce and Gayle Luebke, Tomah; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. Robert was also preceded in death by an 
infant sister, Ruth, and a brother, Roger Radzinske. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. (TONIGHT) Monday, 
March 8, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. The 
visitation will continue Tuesday morning at Grace Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until 
the time of the service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2004


ROGER W. RADZINSKE

Roger W. Radzinske, age 60, of 2834 Stone Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
April 9, 1997, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born July 1, 1936, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Norma Duveneck 
Radzinske. Roger graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. He then entered the 
United States Air Force in 1954 serving until 1958. During his service he had been 
stationed in North Africa. He then returned to Manitowoc where he had been employed 
with his father at Bill's Oil Company on North Rapids Road until 1972. He then 
purchased the Braunel's Bowling Lanes which became known as R & J Lanes which he 
operated with his wife, Jean until the present time. He married Jean Groth July 13, 
1957, at Sturgeon Bay. He is a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 
lifetime member of the Manitowoc Bowling Association and last year was inducted into 
the Manitowoc Bowling Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; one son, Randy S. Radzinske, Manitowoc; one daughter, 
Robin S. Radzinske, Milwaukee; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lane Radzinske, 
Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Groth, Manitowoc; four brothers-in-law, Bill 
(Myrna) Groth, Bob (Dee) Groth, Lee (Sandy) Groth, Steve (Kathy) Groth; nieces, nephews, 
along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by one sister 
in infancy.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Friday 
and then at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel 2000 Building Fund.
A special thanks is given to the staff and nurses of the Manitowoc Health Care Center 
for the special care and consideration that was given to Roger and our family during 
his stay there over the past three weeks.
Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 1997 P. A2


RUTH RADZINSKE

Ruth Lynn Radzinske, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Radzinske of 935 South 
19th street, was born and died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral 
services were held this afternoon with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Roger and Robert; paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Fred Razinske of Mishicot, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August 
Duveneck of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1968  P. 2
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[age 5 min./bur. on Wm. Radzinske lot]


WILLIAM F. RADZINSKE

William F. Radzinske, 74, of Branch, Wis., died Sunday morning, Dec. 26, at the 
family residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Radzinske was born March 18, 1908, at Mishicot, son of the late Fred and 
Josephine Sprang Radzinske. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident and 
attended Manitowoc County schools. He married Norma C. Duveneck, June 12, 1934, 
at First German Evangelical Lutheran Chruch, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement 
due to illness, Mr. Radzinske owned and operated Bill's Oil Company for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Norma C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger W. and 
Jean Radzinske, and Robert C. and Lane Radzinske of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Stanley (Freida) Stelzer of Mishicot, and Mrs. Otto (Ada) Krueger of Milwaukee, 
and six grandchildren, Randy, Ruth, Ricky, Robbin, Roy and Richard Radzinske. He 
was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Lynn, and a sister, Mrs. Irma Rahmlow.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
and at the church Wednesday from noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1982 P. 3


ADAM MICHAEL RAETHER

Adam M. Raether, 4 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Raether, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday evening at Childrens Hospital, Milwaukee. Private funeral services 
were held at 1:30 pm Friday at Immanuel Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn 
Unke officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Adam was born Nov. 11, 1974 at Manitowoc, son of Allan and Patricia Asplund Raether. 
Survivors include his parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Raether, 
of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, maternal grandfather, Maurie Asplund, of Spokane, Wash.; 
maternal grandmother, Ms. Patricia Jensen of Spokane, paternal great grandparents, 
Mrs. Ella Raether of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Laabs of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; 
maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Asplund, of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Barbara Burger of Spokane and uncles and aunts.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Mar. 14, 1975 page 3
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[d. at Milwaukee WI/son of Allan and Patricia Raether/bur. on Ella Raether lot]


ARNOLD RAETHER

Arnold C. Raether, 71, of 612 Oak St., Manitowoc, retired court reporter, 
died at home late Wednesday afternoon. He had been in ill health a year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Vernon E. Anderson officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Raether was born at Manitowoc Feb. 4, 1891, son of the late Julius and 
Lavina Struck Raether. He attended public schools and was graduated in 1908 
from West Side High School, Manitowoc, where he was class president. He was 
graduated from Manitowoc Business College and was employed in the office of 
Schuette Construction Co. until going to Racine to work for J. I. Case Co. 
Subsequently, he was appointed reporter for Municipal Court at Manitowoc, a 
post he held for 45 years until retiring in 1956. He served under Judge Albert 
Schmidt, Osuld T. Bredesen and Harold Mueller. On retirement he was honored by 
Manitowoc County Bar Assn. Members and feted by Colleagues of the Courthouse. 
A veteran of World War I, he enlisted March 28, 1918, and served until his 
discharge as a sergeant at Cap Custer April 17, 1919. He was attached to 
Headquarters Detachment, 85th Division. As a member of First Lutheran Church, 
he was active in the Men's Brotherhood of the church.
He also was a member of Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88 44 years and 
of the Past Commanders Club of Wisconsin.
He married Valborg Gresholdt at Manitowoc Oct. 29, 1919. 
She survives along with a son, John E., of Manitowoc. Three brothers preceded 
him in death. 
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service. Military rites at graveside will 
be accorded by Drews-Bleser Post. The Men's Brotherhood will conduct a memorial 
service at the funeral home at 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1962
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[d. 09-12-1962/age 71 yrs.]
(04 Feb 1891/Sep 1962/SSDI)


AUGUSTA RAETHER    (d. 1916)

Pioneer Woman of County Dead
Pioneer Woman Dies
Mrs. Augusta Raether, a pioneer resident of the county, who settled in the
town of Newton with her husband in 1856, died at the home of her son, Louis
Raether at Rapids today, at the advanced age of 91 years. Funeral services
will be held from the German Lutheran church Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Raether was born in Germany Jan. 19, 1825, and was married there. She
is survived by five children, Mrs. Johanna Gomell, Mrs. Henry Baruth, Julius
Raether, this city; Louie, of Rapids, and Mrs. Charles Struck of New London.
Eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 13, 1916 p.1
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(Note: This is at the bottom of an obit: for Henry DePons)
[bur. 11-16-1916/cause: old age/bur. on William Gomall lot]


EDWIN I. RAETHER

Edwin F. Raether, 70, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The American Legion, Drews Bleser Post 88, 
representing the U.S. government, will provide a firing squad and will play 
taps.
Mr. Raether was born Feb. 16, 1895, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Louis Eberhardt Raether. He married Ella Bauch Nov. 15, 1917, at Newtonburg 
and the couple farmed in the township. He also worked for Burger Boat Co. Inc., 
and Roorbach Greenhouses. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the 
American Legion. 
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Elmer and Norman, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and 
Elton, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Loyal (Edna) Schwanke, of Rt. 3, 
Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Eichman, of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church;
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1965  P. 58
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[Edwin F./d. 12-01-1965/age 70 yrs.]
(16 Feb 1895/Nov 1965/SSDI)


ELLA BERTHA RAETHER

Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin (Ella) Raether 78, of 8331 English Lake Rd., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 p.m. to 
9 p.m. on Sunday and at the church from noon Monday until time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Edwin F. Raether]


FERDINAND RAETHER

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1903:
Death in Manitowoc Rapids Tues. morning of Ferd. Raether, an old and wellknown
resident of that town. Mr. Raether was born 02 Nov. 1828 in Germany and came to
our county as a young man where he resided until his life ended. He died as a 
result of old age debility and is survived by a widow and several children. 
His funeral will take place this afternoon from the local Lutheran Church.
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[Ferd/cause: bronchitis]


GEORGE W. RAETHER    (d. 1959)

George W. Raether, 73, of 1029 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after being confined there for the 
past five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Raether was born May 6, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late Julie and Alvina 
Struch Raether. He married Phoebe Everson March 9, 1912, and they lived at 
Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1955, he was employed at Manitowoc Ship-
building Inc. for 23 years.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Lyle of Key Biscayne, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. 
John L. Kramer of Oshkosh; a brother Arnold of Manitowoc; and three granddaughters. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until 
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 20, 1959  P. 19 
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[d. 08-19-1959/age 73 yrs.]


GORDON RAETHER

Gordon Raether, 23, of 1214 South 12th street, died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital. He had been ill since December.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home in charge of the Rev. Paul Blaufuss. Interment will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Raether was born in this city in 1915 and after finishing school was 
employed at the shipyards. Last year he married Miss Myrtle Behnke.
Survivors are the widow; a son (private), city; mother, Mrs. Walter Raether, 
city; two brothers, Roy and Allen, city; grandfather, Julius Raether, city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the 
services Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 16, 1938 P.2
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[bur. 05-18-1938/age 23 yrs./cause: urema pulmonary edema/
bur. on Walter Raether lot]
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(Gordon William Raether/d. May 16, 1938 age 23 yrs. 26 da./from burial
records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


JOHN RAETHER    (d. 1994)

John Earl Raether, age 73, of 612 Oak St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday, 
May 15, 1994, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at the First 
Lutheran Church. Rev. Steven Olson will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born December 10, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arnold and Valborg 
Gresholdt Raether. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1939. He entered the Armed Forces in July of 1942 and was 
discharged in February, 1946, serving in the European Theatre. He was employed 
at the Manitowoc Engineering Company, Crane Division, as an international 
serviceman from 1946 until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the First 
Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Yacht Club.
Survivors include cousins.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church from noon Wednesday, until the 
time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church.
The Jens Fuenral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1994 P. A2


JULIUS RAETHER SR.

Julius Raether, Sr., 85, retired engineer of the city's water and 
light plants, died this noon at the home of his son, George, 1029 
S. 14th street. He was ill three weeks.
Born in Manitowoc Jan. 31, 1858, Mr. Raether was one of the organizers 
of the Manitowoc Building and Loan association. As a boy he learned the 
tanner's trade at the Dobbert Tannery, located at 13th and South Water 
streets. Later he worked for the Sherman Tannery on South 14th and 
Franklin streets. After this concern went out of business he went to 
work for the Vits tannery operated by Henry Vits and Sons, which was 
later converted into the Aluminum Goods Manufcturing company.
Mr. Raether was plant engineer of the water plant when it was operated 
as a private utility by T.W. Gray. When the city took over the plant in 
1911 Mr. Raether was retained as engineer and later was made engineer 
for both the water and light departments. When he retired Nov. 1, 1929, 
at the age of 72, he had missed but a few days of work during his 31 
years of continuous service.
Mr. Raether's wife, Lavina, died in 1922. He is survived by three sons, 
George and Arnold, both of this city, and Julius, Jr., of Milwaukee; two 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Baruth of this city and Mrs. Charles Struck of New 
London; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday's paper.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1943 P.2
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Funeral services for Julius Raether, Sr., for many years engineer of the 
city's water and light departments, who died Monday at the home of his son, 
George, 1029 S. 14th street, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at 
the Pfeffer funeral home. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral 
home from Wednesday morning until the hour of the services. In the list of 
surviving relatives published in Monday's paper the name of a brother, Louis 
Raether of this city was inadvertently omitted. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1943  P. 2
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[cause: uremia coma/bur. on Geo. Raether lot]


KRISTINA ANN RAETHER

Kristina Ann Raether, 1 1/2 year old daughter of Louis and Constance Raether of 2929 Fricke Drive, Manitowoc, 
died early Wednesday morning, March 25, 1987 at Milwaukee Children's Hospital. Private funeral services will 
be 11 am Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Glen H. Unke will officiate with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Kristina was born October 4, 1985 at Manitowoc, daughter of Louis and Constance Gretz Raether. Survivors include 
her parents; a brother, Kirk at home; grandparents, Elton and Rosella Raether of Manitowoc; paternal great 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Laabs of Manitowoc; aunts; uncles and cousins also survive. She was preceded in 
death by her grandparents, Gertrude Raether and Herbert Z. Gretz, her great grandparents, Edwin and Ella Raether, 
Sylvester and Mary Newman and Joseph and Elsie Gretz; an aunt, Joyce Hippert and a cousin, Adam Raether.
Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Mar. 26, 1987 page 18
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[d. at Milwaukee WI/age 1 yr.]


LAVINA RAETHER

MOTHER OF COURT CLERK RAETHER DIES AT AGE 62
Mrs. Julius Raether, Sr., pioneer resident of the city, died at 
the family home 1029 South Fourteenth street, at 1:30 o'clock this 
afternoon, death being due to heart trouble from which she had been 
a sufferer for some time. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Mrs. Raether was sixty-two years old and was born at New London, Wis., 
October 5, 1860. She was married October 30, 1880 in this city and is 
survived by her husband and four sons, Walter, Julius Jr., George and 
Arnold, all of this city except Julius Jr., who has made his home at 
Milwaukee. Two brothers Charles and William Struck of New London and 
one sister, Mrs. Fred Pilger of Milwaukee, also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 22, 1922 P.1
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The funeral of Mrs. Julius Raether, Sr., will be held Friday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock from the home, 1029 South Fourteenth street with service 
by the Rev. Winger. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 24, 1922 P.1
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[Alvina Raether/bur 08-25-1922/cause: acute myocarditis/bur on Julius 
Raether lot]


LOUIS RAETHER

Louis Raether, 85, (photo) of 923 North 22nd street, retired farmer, died 
this morning, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in this city in 1862 and in 1894 married Miss Louisa Eberhardt. 
They located on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids, now operated by his son, Edwin. 
They retired 29 years ago and moved to this city. The couple observed  their 
golden wedding four years ago.
Survivors are his wife; son, Edwin of route 1, Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Adolph 
Eichman of this city, sister, Mrs. Charles Struck of New London; and five grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Sunday noon 
and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 27, 1948 P.2
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[d. 02-27-1948/age 85 yrs./bur. on Ludwig Raether lot]


LOUISA RAETHER

Mrs. Louis Raether, 84, of 923 North 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Friday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. 
Monday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Louisa Eberhardt Feb. 20, 1868?, in Newton, her death occurring 
on her 84th birthday. In 1894 she was married to Mr. Raether and they located 
on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. They moved to Manitowoc in 1919 and her husband 
died four years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Adolph Eichman of Manitowoc; son, Edwin of Route 
1, Manitowoc; brother, John of Manitowoc Rapids; two sisters, Anna and Augusta 
Eberhardt of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Sunday noon. 
The casket will be moved t the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1, 1952  P. 2
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[d. 03-03-1952/age 84 yrs./bur. on Ludwig Raether lot]


MARION RAETHER

Marion Raether, age 71, of 1208 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, passed to her eternal rest 
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Memorial services 
for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday from the Phipps 
Memorial Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate 
with cremation having taken place. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 3, 1920 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harold and Leila 
Herzog Heide. She attended schools in Manitowoc and Lincoln High School. She married 
Roy A. Raether, June 6, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was employed for a number of years 
at the National Tinsel Factory and was a waitress for the Freddie Brick Restaurant 
and later the Left End until 1983 when she retired as the bookkeeper. She was also 
employed with the Chris Lewis Tree Surgery Company.
She is survived by her husband, Roy of Manitowoc, three daughters, Rayanne Corbeil, 
April Huebner and Gaylene Raether, all of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren, three brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Lyle Heide of Manitowoc, Glenn and Mary Agnes Heide, also of 
Manitowoc, Harold Heide of Ft. Lyons, Colo., a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, 
Allan and Lou Raether of Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces and  nephews and cousins. 
She was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Jane. In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be made to the donors choice. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 4, 1991
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[cremains/wife of Roy Raether]


MARY RAETHER

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892:
Death on Mon. morning in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Marie Roether. The
deceased, who was only 22 yrs. 9 mos. old, died of consumption. The burial 
took place yesterday in the city cemetery.
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[bur. 12-07-1892/cause: tuberculosis of the bowels]


MATHILDA C. "TILLIE" RAETHER

Mrs. Walter (Mathilda) Raether, 88, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died early 
Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raether, nee Mathilda Vollheim, was born Sept. 21, 1888, in Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Grachow Vollheim. She was a 
Manitowoc resident most of her life and was married to Walter Raether Dec. 28, 
1910, at Manitowoc. She was employed at Freddie Brick's Restaurant, retiring 
in 1953. Mrs. Raether was a member of St. John U.C.C. and 25 year member of 
the Women's Guild. Mr. Raether preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1925.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Marion Raether and 
Allan and Lou Raether, of Manitowoc, four grandchildren, eight great grand-
children and nieces and nephews. A son, Gordon, a brother and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Church from noon 
until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 1977  P. 17
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[widow of Walter Raether]
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Miss Mathilda H. Vollheim and Walter L. Raether were married at the parsonage 
by Rev. Machmiller. Miss Elsie Vollheim and Julius Raether Jr., were the 
attending couple. After the wedding ceremony the party returned to the bride's 
home, Twenty-Fourth Street and Western Ave., and a wedding dinner was served 
and a large assemblage was present. Mr. and Mrs. Raether will take up their 
residence immediate at 1316 Washington St. Both bride and groom are well known. 
The groom is a son of Julius Raether Sr. and is employed as an iron worker. 
The bride is a daughter of Henry Vollheim and is a charming girl popular with 
many associates.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 30, 1910 page 4


PHOEBE A. RAETHER

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Raether, 73, of 1029 S. 14th St., who 
died Tuesday, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. and Mrs. Raether had resided at Manitowoc since 1917 where her husband 
died Aug. 19, 1959.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11:30 a.m. Thursday 
when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state 
from noon until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 7, 1965  P. 11
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[d. 07-06-1965/age 73 yrs./widow of George W. Raether]


ROSABELLE RAETHER

Mrs. Rather (sic), 30, Hurt in Crash, Dies of Injuries 
Manitowoc Woman Did Not Become Conscious After Smashup Sunday 
Mrs. Allan Raether, 30, of 854 Wilson street, died at Holy Family hospital 
Wednesday afternoon, becoming Manitowoc county's sixth highway fatality of 
1949. She was critically injured in a two-car smashup at Four Corners, early 
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Raether died without regaining consciousness. Coroner Theodore Teitgen 
said there would be an inquest. The date has not been set.
Mrs. Raether, one of six persons injured, suffered a fractured skull and broken 
collar bone when cars driven by Robert H. Wilson of route 6, Green Bay, and Roy 
Reuther of 712 South 20th street collided at the junction of highways 141 and 
10 and county trunk P. All the injured were taken to Holy Family hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. C. A. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Raether was born Rosabell Maresh in Manitowoc in 1918. She was married to 
Allan Raether in 1940. At one time she was an employe of the S.S. Kresge company 
of this city. She had always lived in Manitowoc. In 1936 she was graduated from 
Lincoln high school.
She is survived by her husband; her father, Vincent Maresh of Manitowoc; sister, 
Mrs. Harold Fetzer of Madison; and a brother, Robert, of route 5, Manitowoc;
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Friday noon 
until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1949  P. 1
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[bur. 07-02-1949/age 30 yrs./bur. on Allen Raether lot]


ROY A. RAETHER    (d. 2009)

Roy A. Raether, age 92, of 2115 Cappert Road, Manitowoc, went peacefully to be 
with the Lord, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at the Harmony House, Manitowoc.
Roy was born on Feb. 7, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and Matilda 
(Volheim) Raether. He attended schools in Manitowoc, and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1934. He married the former Marion 
Heide on June 6, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 
1991. Roy was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, and served during World War 
II until his discharge in 1946. He worked for Mirro Aluminum Company in their 
plating and mirrocraft departments for 46 years until his retirement in 1980. 
Roy enjoyed hunting, hiking, beachcombing, making things out of driftwood, flea 
markets and auctions.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Marion; one daughter: Rayanne 
Corbeil; two brothers: Gordon and Allan Raether; two brothers-in-law: Glen Heide 
and Nathaniel Smith; and one sister-in-law: Myrtle Schaeffer.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Chaplain Bob Weber 
will officiate. Military graveside services will be accorded by the VFW Otto 
Oas Post 659 at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the 
time of services at 1 p.m.
On behalf of the family, we want to thank all of the staff at Harmony West of 
Manitowoc for their great services. And a special thank you to (private) of 
Hospice of Sheboygan for all of their extra tender loving care.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 2009


SANDRA LEE RAETHER

Sandra Lee Raether, 6, daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Raether, of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sandra Lee was born Jan. 15, 1960. Her mother is the former Linda Walker. 
Sandra was attending Newtonburg kindergarten.
Besides the parents, the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edwin Raether, of Rt. 1, 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Walker, of Manitowoc and the 
maternal great grandfather, Frederick Walther, of Manitowoc survive.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 12:30 
p.m. Saturday, and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 11, 1966 P.5
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[d. 2-10-1966/age 6 yrs/dau. of Norman and Linda Raether/
bur. on Edwin Raether lot]


VALBORG G. RAETHER

Mrs. Valborg G. Raether, 88, of 612 Oak St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce 
Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raether was born July 1, 1895, at Porsgrunn, Norway, daughter of the late 
Harry and Kristine Johnson Gresholdt. She came to the United States as a young 
child. She married Arnold C. Raether on Oct. 29, 1919, at Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1962. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and of Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son, John F. Raether of Manitowoc; a brother, Harold E. 
Gresholdt of Manitowoc and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m. and from noon to the time of services at the church. Memorials may be 
made to Memorial Hospital and First Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1983 P. 3
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[widow of Arnold C. Raether]


WALTER RAETHER

TRIPLE TRAGEDY AT YARDS 
THREE MEN LOSE LIVES PLUNGED INTO RIVER AS STAGING THEY WORKED ON GIVES WAY 
Walter Raether, this City, One of the Victims.
Others Out of Town Men-Bodies Recovered-Details of Tragedy
Three lives was the toll of a terrible accident at the yards of the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company this morning when a staging upon which the men were at 
work gave way and they were precipitated into the river and drowned before 
aid could be summoned to rescue them. The dead are:
  WALTER RAETHER, 41, married, Manitowoc 
  A.C. BATTICE, 38, SINGLE, Santa Monica, Calif.
  JOHN OATMAN, 38, married, Rufus, Wis. 
The bodies of Battice and Oatman were recovered within a short time of the 
accident by the police but it was nearly four hours after the tragedy that 
Raether's body was brought up. A diver was engaged to make search for the 
Raether body which, however, was recovered with grappling hooks at 12:10 
this afternoon.
Plunge 40 Feet to River
The men plunged nearly forty feet, from the side of the steamer West on which 
they were working, when the staging gave way. It is believed that the unfortunate 
victims were stunned by the force of the fall into the water and were unable to 
aid themselves, as all could swim it is said.
Other workers aboard the boats witnessed the accident and Frank Woycieckousky, 
an electrician, threw a rope to Raether who he says came to the surface once 
and then went under. From reports it is believed that the other men did not 
come to the surface after striking the water.
(snip) 
How Tragedy Happened 
The accident occurred shortly after 9 o'clock as the three men, composing what is 
known as a gang, were at work on the outside of the starboard bow of the steamer 
Charles C. West, recently launched here. One of the cross pieces which supported 
the staging on which the three were at work snapped suddenly and the men, together 
with their tools, were precipitated into the water nearly forty feet below.
According to witnesses only one of the three came to the surface. That is believed 
to have been Walter Raether. A rope was thrown to him but he was unable to reach it 
and before assistance could reach him he had again disappeared under the water. 
Rescue work was started immediately. A hurry call was sent for the city ambulance 
and the police boat which were both on the scene very shortly after the accident. 
Other boats were pressed into service, but it was at least thirty minutes before 
the first body, that of Battice, was taken from the water. Dr. Shaw, who had arrived 
on the scene at the same time as the ambulance directed an effort at resuscitation 
and the pulmotor was used in the effort but without effect.
Second Body Recovered 
A few minutes after the recovery of Battice's body the hooks grappled the body of 
John Oatman and he was brought to the surface, put on a stretcher and rushed to the 
paint shop where an effort to resuscitate him was made but also failed. Both these 
bodies were recovered within thirty-five minutes after the accident and both were 
found close to the spot where the men were plunged into the water. The river 
refused to give up the body of Walter Raether, however and it was not until hours 
later that it was finally recovered.
(snip)
Recover Raether Body 
Nearly four hours search and the services of a diver were necessary before the body 
of Walter Raether, the Manitowoc man who was victim of the tragedy, was recovered at 
12:30 this afternoon. The body was taken to the Urbanek and Wattawa morgue and will 
later be taken to the home.
Mr. Raether, who was widely known, had been employed at the ship yards. He was born 
in this city January 20, 1884, attended the local schools and fourteen years ago was 
married to Miss Mathilda Fulheim, who with three sons, Ray, Gordon and Allen, survive 
him. The family resides on Marshall Street. Mr. Raether is also survived by his 
father Julius Raether Sr., and by three brothers, George and Arnold of this city and 
Julius Jr., at Milwaukee. He was a member of the Eagles order and of St. John's 
congregation and was popular with a large circle of friends being a young man of 
industrious habits and excellent character…
No Funeral Arrangements
No funeral arrangements have been completed for the burial of the three men.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 5, 1925  P. 1
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(Walter Raether/d. Aug. 5, 1925 age 41 yrs. 6 mo. 15 da./drowned accidently at 
shipyard/from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)
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Miss Mathilda H. Vollheim and Walter L. Raether were married at the parsonage 
by Rev. Machmiller. Miss Elsie Vollheim and Julius Raether Jr., were the 
attending couple. After the wedding ceremony the party returned to the bride's 
home, Twenty-Fourth Street and Western Ave., and a wedding dinner was served 
and a large assemblage was present. Mr. and Mrs. Raether will take up their 
residence immediate at 1316 Washington St. Both bride and groom are well known. 
The groom is a son of Julius Raether Sr. and is employed as an iron worker. 
The bride is a daughter of Henry Vollheim and is a charming girl popular with 
many associates.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 30, 1910 page 4


MINNA RAETZ

Mrs. Minna Raetz, 80, of 801 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
home after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Vernon Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raetz was born Minna Schmidtman Aug. 5, 1880, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Schmidtman. She was married to William Raetz in 
1908 at Manitowoc where he was employed for the W.A. Allen Co. of Chicago. He 
preceded her in death in 1951.
Mrs. Raetz was a member of First Lutheran Church and also a life member of the 
Women's Missionary Federation of First Lutheran Church. She was also preceded 
in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 3, 1961 P.13
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[d. 03-03-1961/age 80 yrs./widow of William F. Raetz/bur. on Theodore Schmidtman lot]
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MISS SCHMIDTMAN A BRIDE TODAY
Marriage to William F. Raetz Solemnized at High Noon Hour
Celebrated at high noon today, the marriage of Miss Minna Schmidtman and William F. 
Raetz was a surprise to friends, plans of the couple having been quietly arranged. 
The wedding was a simple ceremony, Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating and only a 
small party of relatives being in attendance. Miss Heller of Sheboygan and Theo 
Schmidtman, brother of the bride were attendants of the bridal couple and the 
ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner and later in the day Mr. Raetz and bride 
departed for a trip East.
Miss Schmidtman and Mr. Raetz are held in esteem by a circle of friends limited in 
number only by their acquaintance and the well wishes which will be tendered the 
two will be sincere and hearty. The bride is a daughter of Theo Schmidtman and a 
talented young lady. Miss Schmidtman is a graduate of South Side High School of 
this city and attended the University of Wisconsin. For some time she has been in 
charge of the offices of the Theo Schmidtman Sons Co., conducted by her brothers 
and is a capable business woman.
Mr. Raetz, who is a Manitowoc County boy, is one of the best known traveling salesmen 
out of this city having for years represented the W.O. Allen Manufacturing Co. of 
Chicago. He is genial and whole-souled and has won the loyal friendship of a host 
of friends who appreciate his worth and are proud of the associates. Mr. and Mrs. 
Raetz will visit the East on a honeymoon trip and upon their return will take up 
their residence at So. Eleventh Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 26, 1908


WILLIAM RAETZ

William Raetz Dies in Texas (photo)
William F. Raetz, 80, of 901 North Ninth street, Manitowoc veteran salesman 
for a Chicago firm, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Houston, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Raetz had left Manitowoc early in January by motor on a vacation 
trip to Texas. They had returend (sic) from a side trip out of Houston three 
weeks ago, when Mr. Raetz was stricken with a heart attack. His death was due 
to coronary occlusion.
While the Raetzes were away their home was badly damaged by fire on Sunday, 
March 4. The fire which had smoldered for several hours in the unoccupied home, 
damaged the interior of the structure before it was brought under control. They 
were advised of the fire by a nephew, Emil Schmidtman of Manitowoc.
Funeral services for Mr. Raetz will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First 
Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Raetz was born near Two Rivers in 1870 and later located in Manitowoc. He 
married Miss Minna Schmidtman of Manitowoc in 1908. For over 60 years he was a 
sales representative in this territory for the W.D. Allen Manufacturing company 
of Chicago.
He was a past state president of the United Commercial Travelers and a member of 
the Manitowoc lodge of Elks since 1905.
Friends may call at the Frazier mortuary after 7 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be 
moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 26, 1951 P.2
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[d. 03-25-1951 at Houston, TX/age 80 yrs./cause: coronary arteriscerosis/removed 
from U-2-1 on 9-28-1951 to Theodore Schmidtman lot]
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MISS SCHMIDTMAN A BRIDE TODAY
Marriage to William F. Raetz Solemnized at High Noon Hour
Celebrated at high noon today, the marriage of Miss Minna Schmidtman and William F. 
Raetz was a surprise to friends, plans of the couple having been quietly arranged. 
The wedding was a simple ceremony, Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating and only a 
small party of relatives being in attendance. Miss Heller of Sheboygan and Theo 
Schmidtman, brother of the bride were attendants of the bridal couple and the 
ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner and later in the day Mr. Raetz and bride 
departed for a trip East.
Miss Schmidtman and Mr. Raetz are held in esteem by a circle of friends limited in 
number only by their acquaintance and the well wishes which will be tendered the 
two will be sincere and hearty. The bride is a daughter of Theo Schmidtman and a 
talented young lady. Miss Schmidtman is a graduate of South Side High School of 
this city and attended the University of Wisconsin. For some time she has been in 
charge of the offices of the Theo Schmidtman Sons Co., conducted by her brothers 
and is a capable business woman.
Mr. Raetz, who is a Manitowoc County boy, is one of the best known traveling salesmen 
out of this city having for years represented the W.O. Allen Manufacturing Co. of 
Chicago. He is genial and whole-souled and has won the loyal friendship of a host 
of friends who appreciate his worth and are proud of the associates. Mr. and Mrs. 
Raetz will visit the East on a honeymoon trip and upon their return will take up 
their residence at So. Eleventh Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 26, 1908


AMY A. RAEUBER

Miss Amy A. Raeuber, 61, of 1020 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been hospitalized since Oct. 14.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the 
Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Miss Raueber was born Feb. 27, 1903 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William J. 
and Helen Gelbke Raeuber. She attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from 
the old South Side High School. She then attended Carroll College, Waukesha, 
after which she was employed at East Wisconsin Trust Co. as a secretary. Later 
she was employed at Manitowoc Savings Bank.
She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc, Order of Eastern Star No. 
196 and the Aramee Club of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include a brother, Frederick W. of Manitowoc; two nieces, Miss Barbara 
Raeuber, a student at the University of Wisconsin and Mrs. Robert Cannard of 
Dundalk, Md.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where Eastern Star 
memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Wesley Methodist 
Church and Manitowoc County Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1964  P. 7 
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[d. 10-31-1964/age 61 yrs./bur. on William J. Raeuber lot]
(27 Feb 1903/Nov 1964/SSDI)


EDWARD RAEUBER

E.A. RAEUBER DIES AT AGE 88 AT MILWAUKEE
Pioneer Resident Here Passes Away at Hospital, Milwaukee; 
Remains Here For Burial
Edward A. Raueber, 88, a resident of Manitowoc since 1889 and for
years prominent in the wood working industry here and member of the
city council and district school boards, passed away early today at
a Milwaukee hospital, where he has been confined for the past few
weeks following a stroke that he suffered. Mr. Raeuber has been at
Milwaukee since the death of his wife, staying with his daughter,
Mrs. Carl Strateman there.
Mr. Raueber was long prominent in school circles in Manitowoc in the
days of the old school districts, which obtained here before the
adoption of the city system. For 25 years he was clerk of District
No. 7, which was located in the Third, Fifth and Seventh wards and
in which were located the old Third ward and Fifth ward schools.
Born in Germany
The deceased was born in Germany in 1841 and came to the United 
States when eighteen years of age locating first at Rochester, N.Y.
and then moving to Milwaukee in 1863. He was married there to Miss
Johanna Schultz Feb. 26, 1865 and the couple continued to reside 
there until 1889 when they moved to this city. They continued their
residence here until the death of Mrs. Raeuber, which occurred 
August 19 of last year.
Mr. Raeuber entered the employ of the Manitowoc Building Supply Co.
here in 1891, and continued with that firm until five years ago,
when he retired to private life. He was steady and faithful, and
came to be regarded as one of the trusted employees of that firm.
Mr. Raeuber had time to devote to public life despite his duties
at the plant where he was employed. In addition to serving as clerk
of the school district board he also served as a member of the city
council from the Third ward. One daughter, Mrs. Carl Strateman,
Milwaukee and five sons, Architect Wm. J. Raeuber of this city, 
Edward of Milwaukee, J.C. of Hollywood Calif., Fred of Oxnard, Calif.
and Arthur E. of Fond du Lac survive. There are also eighteen grand-
children and six great grandchildren. Mr. Raeuber was the only 
member of his family to come to America from Germany and has no
surviving brothers or sisters.
To Be Buried Here
The remains have arrived here from Milwaukee, and funeral services
will be held probably Thursday or Friday afternoon from the Frazier
Mortuary, Ninth and Chicago streets, in charge of the Rev. H. Feldt,
of the German M.E. church.
The Raeuber family home here was at 1415 Washington street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 22, 1930  p.2
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[died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
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WEDDED 55 YRS.; OBSERVE DAY BY FAMILY REUNION
Descendants of Edward Raeuber to Gather at Mayor's Home
A family reunion at which the seven children and nineteen grandchilfren of Mr. 
and Mrs. Edward Raeuber, will be the form of celebration of the fify-fifth 
wedding anniversary of the couple tomorrow. Today is the anniversary date the 
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber taking place at Milwaukee February 28, 1865, 
but the celebration will be held tomorrow.
The reunion will be at the home of Mayor and Mrs. John Schroeder on So. 
Sixteenth street. Mrs. Schroeder being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber. 
Word has been received from all the children that they will be here to join 
in the celebration. For years past the family has held these annual reunions 
on occasion of the wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber, who have been residents of Manitowoc for thirty years, 
having spent the first twenty-five years of their married life at Milwaukee, 
were parents of eight children, all but one of whom are living, being Edward 
of Milwaukee, John and Fred of Kenosha, Arthur of Fond du Lac, William of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. John Schroeder of Manitowoc and Mrs. Carl Strateman of 
Milwaukee. There are nineteen grandchildren.
Mr. Raeuber, who is in his seventies is still active and daily spends his time 
at the plant of the Building Supply Co. in which he is interested with Mayor 
Schroeder and Charles Salveson. Mrs. Raeuber also enjoys good health and the 
annual reunion of the family on the wedding anniversary is a day looked 
forward to all year. Mr. Raeuber was for many years clerk of the school 
district and has served in the city council. Many friends will tender 
congratulations to the worthy couple.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1920 P. 1


ETHEL RAEUBER

Ethel A. Raeuber, age 86, formerly of Shorewood Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
March 1, 1998, in Largo, Fla. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 1998, at 
Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Jay Smoke.
She was born October 30, 1911, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and 
Elizabeth Ziebell. She attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln 
High School. She married Frederick W. Raeuber on February 26, 1938, in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1994. Frederick owned and operated the Manitowoc 
architectural firm of Raueber and Associates where Ethel was employed as Office 
Manager for ten years. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, 
and active in Eastern Star and Shrine Auxiliary. She became interested in 
writing and received many awards for her poetry. In 1990, at the age of 79, 
Ether (sic) Raueber wrote her first poem and began a hobby that eventually 
resulted in her being named a Golden Poet in both 1991 and 1992 in the World 
of Poetry contest. In 1991, she won for her poem "Beauty," her personal favorite. 
In September 1992, she and her husband, Frederick, flew to San Francisco for the 
three-day World of Poetry Convention, where Ethel read her prize-winning poem, 
"Folly of Follies," and received her award personally. 
She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie Raeuber Cannard and 
her husband, Robert, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Barbara Raeuber, Mill Valley, 
Calif.; one grandson, Scott (Kathy) Cannard, Charlotte, N.C., who has a Master's 
degree in Architecture; one brother-in-law, Leo Gay, Manitowoc. Besides her 
parents and husband, Ethel was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Gay.
Friends may call at the Wesley United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. on Saturday 
until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association, P.O. 
Box 5849, Orange, Calif. 92863-5849.
The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1998  P. 2 


FREDERICK W. RAEUBER

Frederick W. Raeuber, age 87, formerly of 825 Shorewood Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, April 2, 1994, at St. Mary's Nursing Home.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Wednesday, 
April 6, 1994, at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Joel Certa-Werner will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery. Cremation will have taken place.
He was born January 9, 1907, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Helen Gekbke 
Raeuber. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from high school in 1924. He 
attended the University of Cincinnati, studying architect, graduating in 1930. He 
married Ethel Ziebell February 26, 1938, in Manitowoc. Following his graduation from 
Cincinnati, he returned to Manitowoc where he was a designer with his father, 
William J. Raeuber, Architect, from 1930 to 1940. Following his father's death in 
1940, the firm changed its name to Raeuber Stark Architect, retiring in 1985. He 
was a member of the Emeritus American Institute Architect; he was also an Emeritus 
member of American Registered Architect. He was a past member of Scarab Architect 
Society, University of Cincinnati. He was also a member of the Wesley United Methodist 
Church, a life member of the Manitowoc Elks #687, an Elks lodge Trustee from 1984 to 
1987, he was a member of the Kiwanis and Golden K. Club, in which he was past 
president, a member of the Fraternal Member (sic) of Eagles, Masonic Lodge #65 of 
Manitowoc, past commander of Manitowoc Commandery #45, Beja Shrine Club, AAONMS Green 
Bay.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie 
and Robert Cannard, St. Petersburg, Fla., Barbara Raeuber, Mill Valley, Calif.; a 
grandson, Scott, who followed in his grandfathers footsteps as a architecht, residing 
in Charllotte(sic), N.C. He was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Raeuber, in 1964. 
Friends may greet the family from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church. 
A memorial has been established in his name. 
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with the arrangments.
Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 1994 p.A2
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[single/cremains/bur. on William J. Raeuber lot]


HELEN RAEUBER

Mrs. William J. Raeuber, 84, died Wednesday evening at the home, 1020 S. Ninth 
St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Helen Gelbke was born at Manitowoc Aug. 20, 1875 (sic), daughter of 
the late Charles and Augusta Worm Gelbke. She was married to William J. Raeuber, 
and architect, Oct. 3, 1900. He died in 1940. Mrs. Raeuber was a member of 
Wesley Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include a son, Frederick, and a daughter, Miss Amy Raeuber, of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Mrs. Laura Karnop, of Niles, Mich., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Order of Eastern 
Star will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Wesley Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 14, 1960 P.21
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[d. 01-13-1960/age 84 yrs./widow of William J. Raeuber]


JOHANNA RAEUBER

MRS. E. RAEUBER PASSES AWAY AT HOME TODAY
Mother of Architect Wm. Raeuber Dies After Several Months' Illness (photo)
Mrs. E.A. Raeuber, 81, mother of Architect Wm. J. Raeuber, and who with her 
husband, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary a few years ago, passed 
away this morning at the family home, 1415 Washington street. The deceased 
has been in failing health for the past several months.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, being held up pending word from 
the children residing in the far west. Announcement of the same will be made 
tomorrow.
Life Resident of City
The deceased, whose maiden name was Henrietta(sic) Schultz, was born in Germany 
and came to America with her parents when a small child. The family located at 
Milwaukee and she was married there to E.A. Raeuber sixty-six years ago. Mr. and 
Mrs. Raeuber have been pioneer residents of Manitowoc for half a century.
Besides the husband one daughter, Mrs. Carl Stratman of Milwaukee, and four sons, 
William of this city, Edward of Milwaukee, John C. of Hollywood, Calif. and Fred 
of Exnard, Calif., survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 21, 1929 P.2
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Funeral Services For Mrs. Raeuber Saturday
Funeral services for the late Mrs. E.A. Raeuber, pioneer Manitowoc resident who 
passed away at the family home on Washington street Wednesday morning, will be 
held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Frazier mortuary at Ninth and 
Chicago streets. Rev. Kuhn will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 22, 1929 P.2
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[cause: obstruction of bowels]


LUCIE RAEUBER

Death Sun. morning of Lucy Raeuber, daughter of E. A. Raeuber of Manitowoc,
at the young age of 19 yrs. 17 days, of a heart illness. The burial took 
place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897


WILLIAM J. RAEUBER

ARCHITECT W. J. RAEUBER DIES TODAY 
Designed and Supervised Construction of Many Manitowoc Buildings
William J. Raeuber, 68, architect in this city for 45 years during which time 
he designed and supervised the construction of many public buildings, industrial 
plants, schools and churches in Manitowoc county and elsewhere throughout the 
state, died this morning at Holy Family hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Raeuber had not been in good health for several months and had been confined 
to the hospital for the last week.
Funeral Saturday 
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in the chapel at the Frazier 
Mortuary at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Victor T. Nearhoof officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Raueber was a member of the Wesley M.E. Church. The 
body will lie in state at the chapel from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of the 
services.
Survivors are the widow, the former Miss Helen Gelbke whom he married in this city 
Oct. 34, 1900; one son, Frederick W., who has been associated with his father in 
the firm of Architects Raeuber since 1930; one daughter, Miss Amy Raueber, at home; 
one sister, Mrs. Carl Strattman, of Milwaukee; and four brothers, Edward G. of 
Milwaukee, J. C. of Hollywood, Cal., Fred of Oxnard, Cal., and Arthur E., of 
Fond du Lac. 
Mr. Raueber was born in Milwaukee Oct. 24, 1871. He served his architectural 
apprenticeship in Chicago and came to this city in 1895 to establish his own firm. 
At one time he formed a partnership with B. E. Mehner and the firm maintained 
offices both here and at Fond du Lac with Mr. Mehner in charge of the Fond du Lac 
office. After several years the partnership was dissolved when Mr. Mehner entered 
commercial art. 
Many Public Buildings 
Among the public buildings which Mr. Raeuber designed are Maple Crest Sanatorium, 
Manitowoc County Asylum, Calumet County court house at Chilton, Taylor County 
court house at Medford, the exposition building and armory at the Manitowoc county 
fairgrounds, the new city hall addition and police station., Lincoln High school, 
the Manitowoc sewage disposal plant, McKinley school auditorium, the Manitowoc 
Vocational school., Woodrow Wilson Junior High school, and the South Side branch 
library. Churches which he designed here include Sacred Heart, St. Paul's Lutheran, 
First Lutheran, Christian Science, and St. James Episcopal. Among the larger 
mercantile buildings designed by Mr. Raeuber here were the Wood block, the Commerce 
building, the Manitowoc Savings bank and the Capitol theater building. He designed 
many of the larger residences in Manitowoc and many farm buildings in the county.
Mr. Raueber's work extended throughout the state and to far distant points such as 
Oregon and Florida. 
He was affiliated with the American Institute of Architects and served as an office 
of the Wisconsin State Architects Association. Fraternally he was a member of the 
Odd Fellows and the Eagles, having been a member of the Odd Fellows for 40 years.
Mr. Raeuber's first office was opened in the old Rudolph building now owned by the 
Vogelsang interests. Later he moved to the Gerpheid building, next to the Wilott 
building, then the Teitgen building and finally the Manitowoc Savings bank building. 
He had as many as 52 jobs in a single year and in a competition for a small house, 
cost not to exceed $800, he managed to get within the amount of $4, the house 
costing complete $796. This was in the days when a residence could be built from 
$1,400 to $2,500. In addition he supervised many engineering jobs.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1940  P. 2
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[d. 07-18-1940/age 72 yrs./cause: carcinoma]


CHELLAH RAGUNATHAN

On Lake East of Two Rivers
Crew Member on British Ship Dies in Accident
MANITOWOC-A 53-year-old crew member of Miguel De Larrinaga, a cargo ship under 
British registry, was killed in an accident aboard the vessel apparently as it 
was about three miles east of Two Rivers on Lake Michigan, Friday.
Chelliah Ragunathan, of Liverpool, Engand, a British subject born in Ceylon, 
was struck on the head by a block and tackle. County Coroner James E. Powers, 
pronounced Ragunathan dead at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital of a cerebral 
hemorrhage due to a skull fracture.
The body was removed to the county morgue in the Manitowoc County Jail and Traffic 
center shortly before 9 p.m.
Details of the accident were not immediately available. Powers said however, that 
a statement would be obtained from the captain of the vessel when it docked at 
Green Bay Saturday.
Ragunathan was removed from the ship and transported to the hospital by U.S. Coast 
Guard personnel from the station at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 22, 1972 P.1
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[d. 07-21-1972 Lake Michigan WI/age 52 yrs./bur. on International Great Lakes 
Shipping Co. Lot/died while at sea on Lake Michigan]


ALLEN RAHMLOW

Boy 2, Killed by Power Mower
Maribel, Wis.- Two year old Allen Rahmlow tumbled under his father's power mower 
Saturday and was fatally injured. Manitowoc County coroner, Theodore Teitgen, 
said the accident occurred in the family yard.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., June 6, 1966 page 12
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[Allen Lloyd/d. 6-7-1966/age 2 yrs/son of Lloyd B. and Marilyn Rahmlow]


IDA W. (BUCK) RAHMLOW

Mrs. Henry (Ida) Rahmlow, 77, of 1805 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evenitg (sic) in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rahmlow, nee Ida Buck, was born Dec. 8, 1899 in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late John and Augusta Waack Buck. She was educated in Manitowoc and resided here 
all her life. She was married to Henry Rahmlow June 25, 1921 in First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, of which she is a member.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Marilyn Rahmlow 
of Wilmington, Ohio; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mildred and Arthur 
Gulbrand and Grace and Roland Stock of Manitowoc and Miss Lucille Rahmlow at home; 
a brother, Adolph Buck and a sister, Mrs. August (Marie) Luebke of Manitowoc and 
six grandchildren. A sister and two grandchildren preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and in the church from noon Wednesday until the time of 
service. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church building 
fund.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1977 P. 3
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[wife of Henry Rahmlow/bur. on Arthur A. and Mildred E. Gulbrand lot]


LLOYD B. RAHMLOW

Lloyd Rahmlow, 81, of Sawyer, died Wednesday night, July 25, 2012 at Lakeland 
Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center.
Lloyd was born May 23, 1931 in Maribel, Wis., to Henry and Ida (Buck) Rahmlow. 
On February 14, 1958 he married Marilyn Hanson. After moving to Michigan, Lloyd 
was employed by Plastics Masters in New Buffalo. He enjoyed fishing, coaching 
Little League and watching sports. He loved his family and the Lord. Lloyd was 
a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stevensville.
Survivors include his children, Wayne Rahmlow of Michigan City, Ind., Gary (Wilma) 
Rahmlow of Lees Creek, Ohio, Lori (Stephen) Rhoads of Rutledge, Ga., Linda (David) 
Taylor of Michigan City, Ind., and Kevin (Joy) Rahmlow of Three Oaks; grandchildren, 
Matthew, Nathan, Ashlee, Taylor, Joshua, Bradley, Dillon, Travis and Haly; great 
grandchildren, Regan, Ava and Katelyn and sisters, Lucile Rahmlow and Grace Stock 
of Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by a son, Allen and by his loving wife, Marilyn.
Visitation will begin at 1 pm until the time of the funeral service at 3 pm on 
Saturday, July 28, at Pobocik Funeral Homein Three Oaks, with Rev. Ehlke 
officiating. Cremation will follow.
The Herald Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI July 27, 2012


MARILYN RAHMLOW

Marilyn Amy Rahmlow, age 71, of Michigan City, Ind., died Dec. 30, 2005 at 8:26 am 
in Porter Regency Hospital, Portage, Ind.  Funeral services will be held at 12 pm 
Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran church, 1227 N. St. Rd. 39, 
LaPorte, Ind., with the Pastor Matthew Kiecker officiating. Cremation will follow 
services. Visitation will be form 10 am until the time of service on Monday at 
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel handled 
arrangements.
Mrs. Rahmlow was born Dec. 28, 1934 in Suring to Clarence and Gardina (Raatz) Hanson. 
On Feb. 15, 1958 in Suring, she married Lloyd Rahmlow, who survives. Also surviving 
are two daughters: Linda (David) Taylor, Michigan City, Ind., and Lori (Steve) Rhoads, 
Ruttledge, Ga.; three sons: Wayne Rahmlow, Michigan City, Ind.; Kevin (Joy) Rahmlow, 
Michigan City, Ind., and Gary (Wilma) Rahmlow, Lees Creek, Ohio; two sisters, twin 
sister, Marion Peterson, Denmark and Carol DeNoble, San Antonio, Texas; three 
granddaughters, Ashlee Rhoads, Taylor Rhoads and Haly Rahmlow; six grandsons, Matthew 
Rahmlow, Nathan Rahmlow, Travis Rahmlow, Joshua Taylor, Brad Taylor and Dylan Taylor. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Allen Rahmlow.
She was a homemaker and a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, LaPorte, Ind. 
She enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning. Contributions may be made to the Beautiful 
Savior Lutheran Church, 1227 N. St. Rd., 39, LaPorte, IN. 46350
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 2005


CHRISTINA RAHN

Mrs. Tina Rahn, 92, formerly of 1111 S. 18th St., died Monday morning at Park 
Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had been a resident three years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Paul H. Blaufusss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Maniotwoc.
The former Christina Bull was born July 10, 1873, in Manitowoc Rapids, the 
daughter of the late John and Lena Vollheim Bull. She attended Lutheran schools 
and in 1894 married the late Henry Rahn at Milwaukee. The couple resided at 
Manitowoc until 1900 and then moved to Ashland where it stayed 10 years before 
returning to Manitowoc. Mrs. Rahn was a dressmaker. Her husband died in 1936.
She was a membeer of the St. John United Church of Christ, Golden Agers Club, 
the St. John Church Ladies Aid Society and a charter member of the Manitowoc 
Eagles Auxiliary.
She is survived by a son, Arthur J. Rahn of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Blumenstein of Mosinee, Wis.; two brothers, Emil of Milwaukee and Walter of 
Hartford; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Eight brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 22, 1965 P.17
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[d. 11-22-1965/age 92 yrs./widow of Henry Rahn]


ADOLPH RAHR    (d. 1896)

Death last Sun. of Adolph Rahr, the 6-1/2 yr. old son of Max Rahr 
of Manitowoc, after several weeks of a severe illness. This is the 
second child who Mr. Rahr has lost to death in the space of a few 
weeks. The funeral took place Wed. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896
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Adie Rahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rahr, died on Monday last after an
illness of seven weeks. He was five and one half years old. A child 
endears himself only to his playmates and immediate relatives and when 
called away by death they only mourn. But in the present instance it 
is different. The home life of the family is so pleasant that friends 
have been numerous and the little boy endeared himself to all by his 
frankness and generous disposition. He was lovable because he was a 
boy as boys should be at his age, happy in his youth and in surround-
ings which make happiness natural. The grief of parents is too sacred 
to be shared by others, but if sympathy could relieve distress the 
sorrowing father and mother would feel no pain.
The memory of a dead child becomes hallowed and he remains a child to
the parents when those in life are men and women. The little grave 
will have sweet recollections without a ting of sorrow.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 26, 1896
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[cause: pneumonia]


BLANCA RAHR

Death on Sat. of the 3 yr. old daughter of Max Rohr(sic) of the flu. 
Burial was Mon. in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1889
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1889)
The oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Rahr, Blanche(sic), died of membranous croup 
on Sunday last. A child of sweet disposition who had just reached the age when 
children are most interesting has been taken from parents whose sympathies are 
ever quick to respond to the affliction of others. Their grief is shared by 
many who would willingly endure much that either might be saved from sorrow. 
Trials came to all but the innocent child has gone to dreamless rest before 
life's troubles were seriously felt.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 19, 1914
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(From cem. records: The burial register has Blanca Rahr, female, age 2 y, 
daughter of Max & Ella Rahr, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: membr. croup, 
burial fee $2.)


CLARA RAHR

Mrs. Reinhardt Rahr, 85, who for the past 30 years had resided at Pasadena 
Calif., died in that city Monday.
Private funeral services for the immediate family will be Monday with the 
Rev. William Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rahr, the former Clara Roch, was born at Madgeburg, Germany, Dec. 22, 
1874. She was married to the late Reinhardt Rahr at New York City in 1900.
In 1941, Mrs. Rahr donated the family home at North Eighth and Park streets, 
Manitowoc, to the city for use as a museum and civic center. The building 
has been converted to that purpose.
Surviving Mrs. Rahr are two daughters, Mrs. Donald Jennings, of LaCanada, 
Calif., and Mrs. John S. Hamilton, of Tyrone, N.M.; a son, Guido R. Rahr, 
of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, has charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1960 P. 16
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[Clara Roch Rahr/d. 11-28-1960 at Pasadena CA/age 84 yrs./
cremains/widow of Reinhardt Rahr/bur. on William Rahr Sons Co. lot]
**********
Mr.Reinhardt Rahr of Manitowoc and Miss Clara Rock of Hanover, Germany have 
announced their marriage which took place on the 28th of July at the Marble 
Collegiate Church in the city of New York where Mr. Rahr went to meet his bride. 
The Chronicle tenders its most sincere congratulations.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 7, 1900


ELLA E. RAHR

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. M. RAHR EARLY SUNDAY
Many Friends Mourn Death of Well Known Resident of City
HUSBAND, SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS SURVIVE
Keen sorrow came to friends of Mrs. Maximillian Rahr in announcement 
of her death which occurred at the family home, Eighth and St. Clair 
street, early Sunday morning. Mrs. Rahr had been critically ill for 
several weeks and though it was known that she could not recover, 
news of her death Sunday was a shock to friends. Funeral services 
for Mrs. Rahr will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 
2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Talbot Rogers, dean of Racine 
college, formerly of the Fond du Lac diocese. 
Mrs. Rahr, wife of Maximillian Rahr, president of the Rahr Sons' 
company, was a daughter of the late Adolph Piening, and was born on 
June 20, 1866, being 51 years of age at her death. She was married to 
Mr. Rahr June 20, 1886, and they have made their home in this city 
since that time. Mrs. Rahr was the mother of three children, all of 
whom, with her husband, survive her, being Mrs. Theodore Haffenreffer, 
of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Walter Hamilton, of Two Rivers and Frederick 
Rahr, of this city. All were with their mother when the end came at 
4 Sunday morning. One sister, Mrs. Harriet Burmeister of Los Angeles, 
Cal., also survives. Mrs. Burmeister is in the city, having arrived 
sometime ago in response to news of her sister's illness. The death 
of Mrs. Rahr will be deeply deplored by a large circle of friends who 
will experience a sense of personal bereavement in the loss of her 
presence and association and to many who have been recipients of her 
kindness and benefactions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 23, 1917, Page 1
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FUNERAL OF LATE MRS. RAHR IS HELD TODAY
Many Friends Attend Services Held at the Home
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Maxmillian Rahr were held from the 
late home on North Eighth street this afternoon and a large concourse 
of friends attended to pay a last tribute to love to the memory of the 
decedent, Rev. Talbot Rogers of Racine college officiated at the 
services. The casket was crowned by a wealth of flowers. Pall bearers 
were Edwin Schuette, T.W. Gray, George Hamilton, Edward Hamilton, C.C. 
West and Gustave Torrison. Interment was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1917, Page 4
*********
[Ella C./bur. 07-24-1917/cause: carcinoma of groin and vulva/
bur. on Wm Rahr lot]


FREDERICK RAHR

DEATH KINDLY MESSENGER TO FRED W. RAHR
Comes as Deliverance to End Long Suffering of Business Man
Death came to Frederick W. Rahr, well known young business man of the city, 
today as a kindly messenger of relief from months of weary suffering which 
had wasted a once robust body and had made life all but unbearable. For more 
than four months Mr. Rahr had been confined to his bed with no hope that he 
could win in the brave battle he waged to live. The end came peacefully at 
ten o'clock this morning at the family home on North Eighth street and while 
a shock to family and friends, was a merciful deliverance to the patient.
The demise of Mr. Rahr claims one of the city's best known young business men 
at a time when life was most promising, Mr. Rahr being but 35 years of age 
when death claimed him. Born in this city February 12, 1891, Mr. Rahr attended 
school here and later entered Lake Forest Academy from which he was graduated 
in 1910. He continued his education at Cornell university from which institution 
he was graduated in 1914 and then returned here where he was associated in the 
business of his father Maxmilian Rahr in the Rahr Sons Company.
Won Promotionin Service
In 1917 when the first selective draft was issued Mr. Rahr went to Camp Custer 
and graduated from the first officers' school there with rank of a second 
lieutenant and was later transferred to Camp Lee where he won promotin with rank 
of captain. He was discharged from service December 5, 1918 and since that time 
had made his residence at the home here. Mr. Rahr was identified with the Cereal 
Products Company of which he was president and also with the Manitowoc Products 
Co., and the Gutsch Company, which recently took over a plant at Sheboygan, being 
an officer of both latter concerns. He was active in the business of the companies 
up to the time that he entered a hospital at Chicago in June to undergo an operation 
which however failed to relieve his condition.
Father, Two Sisters, Survive
Mr. Rahr is survived by his father Maxmilian Rahr, president of the State Bank of 
Manitowoc, and by two sisters Mrs. Marie Haffenreffer, of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. 
Walter Hamilton of this city. He was a member of the Elks, affiliated with the local 
lodge and of the Manitowoc Gun club, being an ardent lover of sports. Mr. Rahr was a 
member of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell.
To know Fred Rahr was to admire him for the manly qualities he possessed, the high 
character and the capabilities by which his life was marked. His intimate associates 
found him always a true and loyal friend and he was universally respected in the 
community which knew him as it own. His death will bring a sense of personal loss 
to many.
Funeral on Saturday
Funeral services for Mr. Rahr will be held from the late home on Saturday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 4, 1926 P.1
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Funeral of Fred W. Rahr to be at Home
Funeral services for the late Frederick Rahr will be held from the home on N. Eighth 
street at 2 tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. G. Ristad conducting the rites. Six members 
of the Elks lodge, with which Mr. Rahr was affiliated, will act as honorary escort 
and the Manitowoc Gun club, in which he was prominent, will be represented and the 
American Legion will have a firing squad in attendance. Pall bearers will be George 
and Edward Hamilton, Henry Schuette, A.L. Nash, Archie Taubert and Frank Hoyer.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 5, 1926 P.3
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And now Max Rahr is the married man who is prancing about seeking to devour any 
person who intimates that marriage is a failure. Max had a little boy come to his 
place on Thursday last and is correspondingly happy.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 19, 1891 P. 3


GUIDO REINHARDT RAHR

Conservationist and philanthropist Mr. Guido R. Rahr, 83, a resident of Boca 
Raton, Florida, died Friday morning, September 27, 1985, at his summer residence, 
3109 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc.
There will be no funeral or memorial service in Manitowoc. 
Mr. Rahr was born March 25, 1902, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Reinhardt and Clara Roch Rahr. He married the former Elizabeth Bilharz on 
March 21, 1927. 
Mr. Rahr was a graduate of Culver Military Academy and Yale University. Mr. 
Rahr joined Rahr Malting Co., the family founded business, in 1925. He became 
president and Treasurer of Rahr Malting Co. in 1933. After the sale of the 
Manitowoc Malthouse to Anheuser-Busch, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, in 1962, 
Rahr Malting Co. was reorganized with the general office located at Minneapolis, 
MN, and continued to operate its malting facilities at Shakopee, MN. Mr. Rahr 
was elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. He continued 
to serve as a Director and member of the Executive and Investment Committees 
of the company, chairing both committees for several years. Mr. Rahr also 
served as Chairman and a Director of Rahr Properties, Inc., President of 
Lakeside Machine Shop, Inc., President of the Guido R. Rahr Foundation, Director 
and past President of Rahr Foundation, Director Emeritus of Manitowoc Savings 
Bank, N.A. (Associated Manitowoc Bank), and was a former Director of The 
Manitowoc Company, Inc. 
A dedicated conservationist, Mr. Rahr served for 23 years was a member of the 
Wisconsin Conservation Commission which later emerged as the Department of 
Natural Resources. Of those years, 7-1/2 were spent as Chairman, 6 as Secretary, 
and 12 as chairman of the business affairs committee. Commission appointments 
were made by four consecutive state governors.
Mr. Rahr was the recipient of many civic commendations as well as local and 
state awards for his work in conservation. In 1966 Mr. Rahr was honored by 
the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation as State Conservationist of the Year, and 
by the National Wildlife Federation as National Conservationist of the Year, 
accepting the President's Award at a banquet in Washington, D.C. in 1969 he 
was cited by the State of Wisconsin Legislature for his conservation efforts.
In 1955 Mr. Rahr was instrumental, through Rahr Foundation, in acquiring the 
property which is known as the Rahr Memorial School Forest. From its inception, 
this project has benefited thousands of school children who learn and enjoy 
the various aspects of nature which the School Forest provides. Further 
backing by Mr. Rahr assisted in the building of the shelter, acquisition of 
additional acreage, a dormitory lodge, and other utility buildings, plus a 
pond and roof outdoor class area and gun safety and target shooting 
installation.
Substantial support initiated by Mr. Rahr through Rahr Foundation and the 
Guido R. Rahr Foundation assisted the Rahr-West Civic Center, Silver Lake 
College of the Holy Family, Holiday House, Lakeland College, Boy Scouts of 
America, Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc-Two 
Rivers YMCA, Trees for Tomorrow, Wisconsin Audubon Camps, Ranger Mac school 
conservation program, and Wisconsin Conservation and University of Wisconsin 
research projects.
Through his personal foundation, Mr. Rahr sponsored and accompanied expeditions 
to India, Chad, Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Mozambique and Botswana in behalf of 
the Milwaukee Public Museum, and held the title of Research Associate in 
Conservation conferred by the museum Board of Trustees. Friends of the 
(Milwaukee) Museum appointed him a life member, benefactor status. The 
Zoological Society of Milwaukee Count (Milwaukee County Zoo), of which Mr. 
Rahr was a life member, active and later honorary director, also shared in 
his contributions.
Mr. Rahr was a member of the Milwaukee Club, University Club (Milwaukee), 
Explorers' Club (New York, NY), Chicago Athletic Club, B.P.O.E. Elks' Club, 
Mill Reef Club (Antigua, West Indies), Ducks Unlimited, Izaak Walton League 
of America, Manitowoc County Historical Society, National Audubon Society, 
Society of Tympanuchus Cupido Pinnatus, Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts 
& Letters, and the Wisconsin State Historical Society.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Guido R. Rahr Jr. of Mounds, 
Minnesota and Frederick W. Rahr of Bloomington, Minnesota; a daughter, Mr. 
Harry (Petrea) Stern of Lake Forest, Illinois and nine grandchildren also 
survived. 
Parkside Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1985  P. 3


JOHN RAHR    (d. 1896)

Death last Thurs. evening of John Nagle Rahr, 
the youngest child of Mr. Max Rahr of Manitowoc.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896
*********
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Mr. and Mrs. Max Rahr have suffered unusual affliction within the 
last few weeks. All their children except one are grievously sick. 
One, the youngest died and another has been hovering between life 
and death. A Milwaukee physician was called in but he declared he 
was unable to tell the nature of disease. The children are now 
improving though very feeble from their long and severe illness.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1921
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[age 8 mo./cause: convulsions]


LEILA RAHR

MRS. RAHR IS DEATH VICTIM 
Widow of Reinhadt Rahr To Be Buried Monday 
Mrs. Leila Rahr, widow of Reinhardt Rahr, Jr., died this afternoon at the home, 
602 Marshall street, following a lingering illness. She was 51.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home and will be private.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Leila Fechter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles Fechter, was born in this city and always resided here. She was married 
here to Reinhardt Rahr Jr.  He died in 1926.
Survivors are one son Paul, her mother, Mrs. Charles Fechter, and a sister, Miss 
Blanche Fechter, all of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1934  P. 4
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[Leila Fechter Rahr/cause: adeno-carcinoma of ovary/bur. on William Rahr, Sr. lot]
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RAHR-FECHTER WEDDING TODAY
South Side Young Couple Wedded at Noon and Will Make City Their Home
Standing in the alcove in the reception room at the C.F. Fechter home at high 
noon, Miss Leila Fechter and Reinhardt Rahr, popular southside young people, 
pledged vows of lifelong fidelity, in a ceremony performed by Rev. Machmiller. 
The wedding was a pretty event in pink and white decorations of the home being 
in asters, smilax and cut flowers. Only relatives were guests and the bridal 
pair was unattended, the ceremony being characterized by simplicity throughout. 
The bride wore a gown of lace over white silk and carried bride's roses. A 
wedding dinner was served and Mr. Rahr and bride departed this afternoon for 
Milwaukee where they will spend some time at the Rahr lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Rahr 
are among the city's best known young people and their union will bring happiness 
to friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Fechter, a graduate of 
the Southside High School and is an accomplished young lady and talented musician, 
having studied with the late Prof. Klauser of Milwaukee. She has been prominent 
in social circles and is a young lady who possesses those womanly graces that 
will fit her to reside over a home. Mr. Rahr is a son of William Rahr and is 
associated with his father in business of the Manitowoc Malting Co. He is a young 
man of high character, well equipped for life and has a large circle of friends 
who appreciate his worth. Mr. Rahr and bride, upon their return to the city will 
take up their home at Marshall & Sixth Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Sept. 10, 1908


MAXIE RAHR    (d.1921)

Mrs. Alexander Boehm and son, Robert, who were here for the funeral of 
little Max Rahr, have returned to Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tues., Sept. 13, 1921 page 3
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[bur 09-12-1921/age 12 yrs/cause: organic heart disease/son of Max and 
Ludmilla Rahr/bur. on William Rahr lot]


MAXIMILIAN RAHR  (d. 1928)

MAXIMILIAN RAHR GOES TO REST
ONE OF CITY'S MOST BELOVED MEN PASSES
Well Known Pioneer Succumbs To Illness That Caused Him Long Suffering
Maximilian Rahr, pioneer manufacturer, banker and philanthropist and one 
of the city's best beloved residents is no more, death as the end of an 
illness of long durtion which had caused him much suffering, summoning 
him to his final rest Sunday morning. Mr. Rahr passed away at the family 
home at Eighth and St. Clair streets after a brave fight of many weeks 
awaiting the end which he realized to be inevitable, with resignation.
News of the death of Mr. Rahr, although not unexpected, comes as a shock 
to the community in which he was so widely known and universally respected. 
Although he had been ill for months and for several weeks his decline had 
been more noticeable he had been able to be about until very recently and 
few outside of the family and his circle of immediate and close friends, 
realized that the end was so near. Mr. Rahr, however, felt the approach 
of death and to friends no later than Friday, had calmly spoken of his 
expectation that he would soon pass on.
Funeral Held Tuesday 
Funeral sevices will be held from the Rahr home Tuesday afternoon at two 
o'clock with the Rev. D.G. Ristad officiating at the services. Burial 
will be at Evergreen.
Mr. Rahr was 72 years of age at the time of his death and resided in 
Manitowoc for 62 years. He was born in this city on July 18, 1856, the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rahr. He married Miss Ella Piening on June 20, 
1889, Mrs. Rahr preceding him in death in 1917.
Headed Rahr Sons' Company
After the death of his father, Mr. Rahr assumed the presidency of the 
William Rahr Sons' Company, established in Manitowoc in 1847, and for 
years was the head of the institution which later became one of the 
largest of its type in the country. Originally started as a brewery, 
the malting business was gradually featured and during the time Mr. Rahr 
was affiliated with it large and important improvements were made. Though 
he retired from active leadership in the company in 1918, he retained his 
interest in the concern and was a familiar figure about the premises.
Mr. Rahr was president and one of the founders of the State Bank of 
Manitowoc but also retired from the presidency several months ago, when 
he became ill, and was interested in other business enterprises.
Life Spent Here
With exception of ten years which he spent in Colorado in younger days 
when he located there to recuperate his health and devoted himself to 
study as a machinist, and for extended trips which he made to foreign 
lands, Mr. Rahr had spent his entire life in Manitowoc and had been 
prominently identified with the building and development of the city, 
in recent years he had lived a more or less retired life, finding his 
chief interest in his home and family and in his friends, to whom he 
was most loyal and helpful.
Loyal, Helpful Friend
Mr. Rahr was widely known for his philanthropy and while always unostentatious 
in lending aid, many in Manitowoc have him to thank for their success. He was 
keenly alive to the welfare of employes of his concern and looked not only to 
their material advancement, but to their health, keeping in constant touch with 
well known physicians and surgeons in metropolitan centers who were engaged to 
assist local medical men when needed, this having been a policy adopted by both 
Mr. Rahr and his brother, the late William Rahr in conduct of the company.
He was Max Rahr to everyone of his acquaintanceship and his acquaintanceship 
was legion. To hundreds of youngsters in Manitowoc he was "Uncle Max" and 
frequently he was to be seen with his car loaded to its very capacity with 
youngsters whom Mr. Rahr took with him on short tours about the county. No 
ragged youngster ever stood wistfully in front of a motion picture house in 
this city when Mr. Rahr approached but that the boy was not soon safely housed 
within the theater. The deceased was a regular patron of the theater and found 
enjoyment in attendance at legitimate plays and motion picture presentations.
Friend of Worker
Untiring in his efforts to teach thrift among employes of his concern, Mr. Rahr 
himself gave liberally to all in need. A story told by employes of many years 
ago reveals the trait to a marked degree. While engaged in building large storage 
warehouses, Mr. Rahr noticed men were carelessly throwing boards from the staging 
about the premises. Quietly he ordered the men to remove the nails and saw up the 
boards and then, with his own teams, had the wood hauled to the homes of his 
workmen.
Mr. Rahr was a most companionable and found keen enjoyment at his club at the 
Elks where he was a daily visitor up to within a short time of his death where 
he spent hours with his friends and was always welcomed. He was widely traveled 
and well read and his interesting dicussion of lands he had visited and scenes 
always proved most interesting and pleasaurable to his listeners. Mr. Rahr was 
an authority on local events of years past and his retentive mind offtimes furnish 
data that was sought by others.
Possessing a personality that was congenial, ever ready to assist others, Mr. Rahr 
had surrounded himself with a large circle of admirers and friends who will miss 
his visits with them.
Leaves Two Daughters
Mr. Rahr is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Haffenreffer, of Boston, 
Mass., and Mrs. Walter Hamilton, of this city. A son Frederick Rahr died only 
recently. Besides his daughters Mr. Rahr is survived by two sisters Mrs. Edward 
Borcherdt, of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. Oscar Billharz, of New York.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 22, 1928 P.1
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NOTE: There is a good size picture of Mr. Rahr with the following listed 
under it:
MAXIMILIAN RAHR
Born July 18, 1856 Died October 21, 1928
The death Sunday morning of Maximilian Rahr, whose photo appears here, 
causes widespread sorrow in the community where no resident was better 
known or more beloved. Identified with Manitowoc practically during his 
entire life Mr. Rahr enjoyed the esteem of the community in a degree 
held by few men and although his life was well rounded in years, his 
death comes as a shock and a loss.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 22, 1928 P.1
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[cause: apoplexy/bur. on William Rahr lot]


MAXIMILIAN RAHR    (d. 1947)

Max Rahr Jr., 64, Dies Today 
Son of Former Mayo Dies at Minneapolis 
Max Rahr Jr., 64, son of the late William Rahr Sr., former Manitowoc mayor, 
and a resident of Minneapolis in recent years, died this morning at a hospital 
in that city.
News of the death of Mr. Rahr was received in a message to his sister, Mrs. 
Walter Spindler of this city.
Funeral plans are incomplete but will be held in this city, probably Friday 
afternoon at the Frazier mortuary chapel.
Mr. Rahr, connected with the Rahr Malting company in the firm's Minneapolis 
office, had been in good health and was stricken seriously ill only a few days 
ago.
He was born in this city in 1882, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rahr, 
and attended the south side schools and later ____ Standford university at Palo 
Alto, Calif. Returning to Manitowoc he joined his father and brothers in the 
operation of the Manitowoc Malting company.
Later when this firm was taken over by outside interests Mr. Rahr joined the 
Rahr Malting company in Minneapolis and spent his time in the company office 
there and at the plant at Shakepee, Minn. 
During his residence in Manitowoc Mr. Rahr was active in civic affairs. He was 
a strong advocate of the city system of schools and was a member for years on 
the board of education which operated the city schools after taking over from 
the district system.
Mr. Rahr is survived by his wife, the former Ludmilla Fa__ of this city; a 
daughter, Mrs. O__ Winford of St. Paul; sister, Mrs. Walter Spindler of this 
city; brother, Neils of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. Definite funeral 
plans will be announced Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1947  P. 1
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Funeral services for Max Rahr Jr., 64, former Manitowoc resident, who died in 
a Minneapolis hospital yesterday following a brief illness, will be held at 2 
p.m. Friday at the Frazier mortuary chapel. The Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. 
James Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1947  P. 2
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[bur. 05-09-1947/died in St Paul MN/bur on William Rahr lot/
cause: coronary thrombosis/age 64 yrs]


MOLLIE RAHR

Graveside services for Mrs. William Rahr, 82, of Sheffield, Ill., former Manitowoc 
County diretor of public welfare, who died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday at the Kewaunee 
(Ill.) Public Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
with the Episcopal priest from Sheboygan officiating (in the absence of the Rev. 
William Harvey of Manitowoc).
The former Mollie Hall was born March 24, 1881, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Samuel and Sarah Brown Hall. She was graduated from Manitowoc High School and 
attended the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music. She was married to William Rahr III 
Nov. 27, 1902, who died in 1929. A lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, she was active in St. Faith's Guild, the Sunday school and St. James 
Society. She was director of public welfare for Manitowoc county from 1935 until 
1957 when she retired and moved to Sheffield, making her home with her son, William 
Rahr. She was one of the founders of Elm Terrace Home, Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, William Rahr of Sheffield; a daughter, Mrs. Mollie Bryan of 
Rockford, Ill.; three grandsons, three granddaughters, and  eight great grandchildren 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 5, 1964 P. 15
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[widow of William Rahr/cause of death: coronary thrombosis/aka Sarah Elizabeth]


NATALIE ELIZABETH (BILHARZ) RAHR    (d. 2003)

Natalie Elizabeth Bilharz Rahr, age 99, of 3109 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, entered 
eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003 at the family residence.
In respect to Elizabeth's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
She was born Oct. 28, 1904, at Rivermines, Mo., daughter of the late Oscar C. 
Maximilian and Blance Rahr Bilharz. Elizabeth was educated at the Milwaukee Downer 
Seminary and Pine Manor College, Wellesly, Mass. On March 21, 1927, she married 
Guido R. Rahr in New York, N.Y. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1985.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the Rahr family with funeral arrangements.
In Memoriam
Elizabeth Bilharz Rahr died peacefully at home on Christmas Day 2003 at the age of 
99 years. She had an extremely full and active life in which many of the following 
qualities rose to fruition:
She was a fiercely loyal mother who exemplified integrity, love of nature, good 
manners and self-discipline. She was well schooled in English literature and was 
fluent in French and German-much of which were established during her years at 
Milwaukee Downer Seminary and Pine Manor College in Wellesley, Mass.
In her lifelong love of the Northwoods of Wisconsin, she became an accomplised 
canoeist, camper and marksman with both rifle and shotgun. Some of her major talents 
lay in cooking, needlework, in the creation of fine rugs and knitting for her friends 
and children.
She was an active member of the Rahr Foundation, which served many civic institutions 
in Manitowoc; ie., the Rahr Memorial School Forest, the Rahr-West Art Museum, Silver 
Lake College, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, the Manitowoc Area YMCA, the Camp 
Manitowish YMCA, the Domestic Violence Center, and the American Red Cross. She helped 
establish the Manitowoc Junior League.
Further, she accompanied her husband and several biologists to participate in plant 
and wildlife expeditions to India and many countries in Africa to collect specimens 
for the diorama exhibitions of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Mrs. Rahr had a perceptive business acumen and was of considerable help to her husband 
in establishing lifelong brewing customer friendship for the Rahr Malting company. 
Guido Rahr was president and CEO of this family company (established in 1847) from 
1933 until 1956. He preceded her in death in 1985. Her main domicile has been in her 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin home that she and her husband had built in 1933.
To conclude the family will miss her hugely. Wouldn't it be a wonderful inheritance 
to receive some of these aforementioned talents and qualities.
Carpe Diem
Finis
G.F. Rahr Jr. Dec. 27, 2003
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 30, 2003


NATALIE TOMMA RAHR    (d. 1904)

Death yesterday at 4 a.m. of Nathalia Thomma, the 6-mo. old 
little daughter of Reinhardt and Clara Rahr. The burial ceremony 
will be private, solely for the close friends and relatives of 
the family, and will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2p.m. at 
the funeral home.
Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904
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[cause: bronchitis]


NATHALIA RAHR  (Mrs. Wm. Rahr d. 1881)

The widow Rahr died this morning of a stroke.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1881
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Mrs. Nathalia Rahr (nee Gesellschap),
her burial was delayed until her son Max arrived from Colorado.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1881 
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The funeral of the late Mrs. William Rahr, which took place on Sunday
afternoon last, was quite largely attended.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, Aug. 25, 1881
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[Mrs. W. Rahr/bur. 08-21-1881](Natalia/Mrs. William Rahr)
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Music Lessons.
Mrs. Nathalia Rahr, formerly a music teacher in one of the Colleges in 
Germany, will give lessons on the piano at her dwelling house, corner of 
Washington and Main st.
Fully versed in the English language and competent to give correct 
instruction, she is confident of her ability to give satisfaction to 
those who favor her with their patronage.
Manitowoc, July 25th 1855.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, July 26, 1855 P. 3


NIELS RAHR

Niels Nielsen Rahr, 63, of 1420 Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, son of the late Mayor 
and Mrs. William Rahr of this city, died Wednesday at Milwaukee.
He was born in this city and in later life was associated with his father in the 
Manitowoc Malting company. He is survived by his wife, the former Delia Newhouse; 
two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Nathan and Mrs. Natalie Dieback of Milwaukee; and 
a sister, Mrs. Walter E. Spindler, of this city.
Funeral rites will be held at the family plot in Evergreen cemetery at 2 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1948  P. 2
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[Niels Nielsoen Rahr/d. Milwaukee, WI/bur. on William Rahr, Sr. lot]
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STEALS MARCH ON FRIENDS; WEDS
Niels Rahr Visits at Chicago and Will Return Home with Bride
WEDDED THERE TUESDAY
Miss Delia Newhouse of that city; His Bride has Home Here After May 15; A City Wedding
Visiting in Chicago over Sunday, Niels Rahr, of this city, will return to Manitowoc, 
a benedict, his marriage to Miss Delia Newhouse, of that city, having been celebrated 
on Tuesday with a quiet, unostentatious wedding ceremony performed by Judge Honore. 
Mr. and Mrs. Rahr are now at the home of Mrs. Rahr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. 
Newhouse, 5038 Forestville Ave., Chicago and they will return here in a short time and 
take up their home on So. Nineteenth Street where they will be home after May 15.
Announcement of the marriage of Mr. Rahr and Miss Newhouse will come as a surprise to 
the city. For while the engagement of the two was made pubic several months ago, it 
was not thought that the wedding would be celebrated until late in the summer or early 
fall. In planning the ceremony at this time, Mr. Rahr and his bride sought to evade the 
formality, obligations and ostentation attendant upon an elaborate wedding, preferring 
a quiet ceremony. The young couple succeeded in the secrecy of their plans and the 
marriage is a complete surprise to friends, who will be none the less eager to tender 
congratulations and well wishes.
A welcome will await Mrs. Rahr from a large circle of admiring friends who, in her visits 
to the city, have learned to love her. Miss Newhouse is a graduate of the Wendell Phillips 
High School and of the Frances Shimer Institute at Chicago and is a talented young lady 
with many accomplishments. The marriage is the outgrowth of an attachment with every 
promise of happiness for the young couple. Mr. Rahr is a son of Ex-mayor William Rahr, 
president of the Manitowoc Malting company and is associated with his father in the 
operation of the large plant of the company on Nineteenth street in this city. He attended 
the Southside High School and was later a student at the University of Minnesota and then 
entered the Armour Institute of Technology at Chicago. He is a young man who has won a 
large circle of friends by whom he is appreciated for his worth in character. Mr. and Mrs. 
Rahr will enjoy a brief honeymoon trip and will return to this city in two weeks and will 
immediately be domiciled at their home on Nineteenth Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 22, 1908


OLGA RAHR

MRS. OLGA RAHR DIES SUDDENLY 
DEATH OF MRS. RAHR IS GREAT SHOCK TO CITY 
Widow of Ex-Mayor is Stricken at Her Home
Announcement of the death of Mrs. Olga Rahr, widow of the late ex-Mayor, William 
Rahr, which occurred at the family home on Marshall street early today, came as 
a great shock to the community, especially as it was not known that Mrs. Rahr was 
in ill health. Mrs. Rahr's death was due to an attack of heart failure which she 
suffered in the bathroom at the home some time early this morning, the body having 
been found by members of the family at 5:30. Physicians who were summoned said 
death had resulted some time before. 
She had recently suffered from a slight attack of illness but had recovered suff-
iciently to be out and yesterday had been down town and visited at the home of her 
brother, M.C. Nielsen, Sixth street, returning to her home at 6 o'clock. She 
complained of pain in the chest but otherwise was in apparent good health. It is 
believed that she suffered the attack during the night and was stricken before she 
could summon members of the family. 
Funeral on Monday.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 612 Marshall street and 
interment will be at Evergreen, where Mr. Rahr rests. Mr. Rahr died in 1919, his 
death also being sudden and unexpected, due to heart failure, the attack coming upon 
him during the night also.
Mrs. Rahr, nee Olga Nielsen, was born in the town of Liberty on August 11, 1856, 
being seventy years of age at her death. Practically all of her life had been passed 
in Manitowoc and on October 31, 1879, she was married to Mr. Rahr, and the five 
children of the couple survive Mrs. Rahr, being Mrs. Walter Spindler, William, Max, 
Reinhart and Nells, all of this city. One sister, Mrs. C. E. Patzer, of Milwaukee, 
and seven grandchildren also survive Mrs. Rahr. One sister, Mrs. Charles Salak, 
preceded her in death some years ago.
Home Life Devotee 
The death of Mrs. Rahr brings sincere sorrow to the community. There are individuals 
in all communities whose life, whose homelike activities, particularly endear them, 
and such a one was the deceased. While never active in society or lodge work, she 
always manifested a keen interest in the welfare of the community in which she lived. 
This in part was due perhaps to the atmosphere of municipal interest that permeated 
her home during the life of her public spirited husband. It was she who always 
counseled him in the affairs attendant upon his duties in official capacity and the 
two were inseparable in their home life. It goes without saying that she missed her 
husband and was in a measure lonely for the companionship which they enjoyed. In her 
late years her children, however, tried in every way possible to compensate in a 
measure for the loss of her helpmeet.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 12, 1926  P. 3
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[cause of death: apoplexy/widow of William Rahr Sr./daughter of Niels Nielsen]


REINHARDT RAHR  (d. 1921)

REINHART RAHR DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME TODAY
Death Follows Short Illness. Shock to Family
Reinhart Rahr Sa. (sic), former mayor, vice president fo (sic) the Cereal 
Products Co., successors of the William Rahr Sons Co. and president of the 
State Bank of Manitowoc, died suddenly this afternoon at his home North 
Eighth and Park streets.
He has been ill but a few days. He has been up and about until a few days 
ago and it was believed that his malady was simply a slight indisposition. 
Mr. Rahr had recently returned from a several weeks trip to Germany and 
Austria, making the trip to personally supervise the distribution of food 
supplies and clothing to the needy in those countries.
Mr. Rahr, who was about 62 years of age, is survived by his widow, two 
daughters, the Misses Blanche and Margaret, and one son, Guido, and one 
brother, Maxmillian Rahr, Sr.
Mr. Rahr was one of Manitowoc's most prominent citzens. He was interested 
deeply in humane and philanthropic work, and for years was an official in 
local civic and humane organizations.
In the earlier years of his life Mr. Rahr took an active interest in public 
affairs. He served as a member of the legislature from this district and 
was also honored by being elected mayor of the city.
The deceased became associated with his two brothers, Max Rahr, Sr., and 
the late William Rahr, Jr., in the William Rahr Sons company, brewers and 
malsters, which business was established by their father, William Rahr. 
Later this business expanded and the present ??????? ????? of the company, 
located in the First ward, was started. This plant engaged in the making 
of malt and grew until it became one of the largest malting institutions 
in the northwest.
With the organization of the State Bank of Manitowoc a few months ago, Mr. 
Rahr, one of the stockholders was named to the board of directors, and by 
them chosen as president of the new banking institution, which bank opened 
its doors a few months ago, on Washington street.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral and a more extended writeup 
will be published in these columns tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 18, 1921 P.1
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(Reinhardt Rahr/d. 18 Oct. 1921/from record of St.
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur 10-21-1921/cause: apoplexy/removed to sec N 5-8-1957]
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Mr.Reinhardt Rahr of Manitowoc and Miss Clara Rock of Hanover, Germany have 
announced their marriage which took place on the 28th of July at the Marble 
Collegiate Church in the city of New York where Mr. Rahr went to meet his bride. 
The Chronicle tenders its most sincere congratulations.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 7, 1900


REINHARDT RAHR    (d. 1926)

Reinhardt Rahr Dies Suddenly 
END COMES IN WITH NO WARNING 
Stricken as He Returns From Taking Son to School
Suddenly stricken, Reinhardt "Dick" Rahr, well known young business man of the 
city, died his home, Marshall and Sixth streets, shortly after one o'clock this 
afternoon, a victim of heart failure. News of the death came as a great shock 
to the community.
Mr. Rahr had just returned to his home after accompanying his son, Paul, to the 
Lincoln high school and had made his way to the bath room to wash his hands. Mrs. 
Rahr heard the crash as he was overcome and fell to the floor and upon reaching 
him found that death had occurred. Death was due to embolism.
Life-Long Resident. 
Reinhardt "Dick" Rahr, son of ex Mayor and Mrs. William Rahr, both deceased, was 
born in this city January 19, 1884 and would have been forty-three at his next 
birthday. He attended the local schools, graduating from the old South Side High 
and later attended the Spencerian Business college at Milwaukee. Nineteen years 
ago he was married to Miss Leila Fechter, and one son was born to the couple, Paul, 
who with the widow, three brothers, William, Max and Neils, and a sister, Mrs. 
Walter Spindler, survive him. The mother, Mrs. William Rahr, Sr., died suddenly 
last summer.
In Apparent Robust Health..
"Dick" as he was known to all of his friends, was never a member of any fraternal 
organization, devoting his time to his family. He was associated with his brothers 
in the business of the Manitowoc Malting company and in the Rahr-Nash garage. He 
had visited the malting plant this morning and appeared in the best of health and 
spirits, spending over an hour in the office discussing business matters. He had 
his lunch with members of the family at noon and then accompanied his son to school 
suffering his fatal attack upon his return to the house. News of the death will come 
as a shock to the entire community. Mr. Rahr was widely known and popular with a 
large circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements have not been made but it is probable that burial will be held 
Saturday afternoon. The death is the third in the family within a few years.
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RAHR FUNERAL TO BE HELD FROM HOME FRIDAY 
The funeral of Reinhardt "Dick" Rahr who died suddenly yesterday, will be held from 
the late home at Sixth and Marshall streets, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and 
burial will be at Evergreen. Rev. Ristad will officiate at the services. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 17, 1926  P. 1
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[cause of death: embolism]
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RAHR-FECHTER WEDDING TODAY
South Side Young Couple Wedded at Noon and Will Make City Their Home
Standing in the alcove in the reception room at the C.F. Fechter home at high 
noon, Miss Leila Fechter and Reinhardt Rahr, popular southside young people, 
pledged vows of lifelong fidelity, in a ceremony performed by Rev. Machmiller. 
The wedding was a pretty event in pink and white decorations of the home being 
in asters, smilax and cut flowers. Only relatives were guests and the bridal 
pair was unattended, the ceremony being characterized by simplicity throughout. 
The bride wore a gown of lace over white silk and carried bride's roses. A 
wedding dinner was served and Mr. Rahr and bride departed this afternoon for 
Milwaukee where they will spend some time at the Rahr lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Rahr 
are among the city's best known young people and their union will bring happiness 
to friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Fechter, a graduate of 
the Southside High School and is an accomplished young lady and talented musician, 
having studied with the late Prof. Klauser of Milwaukee. She has been prominent 
in social circles and is a young lady who possesses those womanly graces that 
will fit her to reside over a home. Mr. Rahr is a son of William Rahr and is 
associated with his father in business of the Manitowoc Malting Co. He is a young 
man of high character, well equipped for life and has a large circle of friends 
who appreciate his worth. Mr. Rahr and bride, upon their return to the city will 
take up their home at Marshall & Sixth Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Sept. 10, 1908


WILLIAM RAHR    (d. 1880)

Death of Wm. Rahr, Jr. on Tues. of this week. He was born 17 Mar. 1813 in
Wesel and came to Manitowoc in the Spring of 1849 where he quickly established a
farm and a brewery. He had 3 sons and 2 daughters. The eldest son, Wilhelm,
followed him in business. The burial took place Fri. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1880
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From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Eight Years Ago - (1880)
Wm Rahr, Sen., died at his home in this city on Tuesday afternoon, October 5. Mr. 
Rahr was born at Wesel, a Rhine province of the Kingdom of Prussia on March 17, 
1814. He immigrated to America in 1849 and reached Manitowoc July 11, 1849. Since 
that time he has been closely identified with the progress of the city and county. 
A short time after his arrival here he built a brewery. A few years after, his 
entire property was swept away by a destructive fire. Nothing daunted, he went to 
work resolutely to rebuild his fortunes and the splendid buildings which now adorn 
the south side are monuments to his success. Every step taken to build up the city 
or to contribute to its resources or prosperity received not only countenance at 
his hands, but substantial assistance. But well as Mr. Rahr was known for enterprise 
and public spirit, in benevolence he was a prince among men. A more kindhearted or 
generous man would be difficult to find. He lived without an enemy and died regretted 
by all. He never failed to relieve distress nor to extend aid to the struggling. His 
impulses were all good and his charity always active. His circumstances enabled him 
to do much good and he did it not for the love of display but from the promptings of 
pure benevolence. He lived so that in private or public matters, as a man or a citizen 
not one word of reproach can be uttered against him. His funeral takes place tomorrow 
(Friday) afternoon from his late residence.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 11, 1928
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From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Eight Years Ago - (1880)
The funeral of Mr. Rahr was the largest ever seen in this county. There were 113 
carriages in the procession. Funeral orations were delivered at the grave by L.J. 
Nash and Fred Heineman.
Manitowoc Pilot, Oct. 10, 1928


WILLIAM RAHR    (d. 1929)

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO WILLIAM RAHR 
WELL-KNOWN BUSINESS MAN DIES AT HOME 
Suffers Attack As He Converses With Members of Family; Was 49 Years of Age
Stricken by a sudden attack of the heart as he was seated in the living room 
of his home on South Twentieth street conversing with members of his family, 
William Rahr, well known business man of the city, passed away before medical 
aid could be summoned last night. Mr. Rahr's death occurred at 9:30 and the 
news which spread over the city came as a great shock to the community in which 
his life had been passed.
Mr. Rahr is the third member of his family whose death was marked by sudden 
attack and came without warning, his father, the late Mayor William Rahr and a 
brother, Reinhardt, both having been stricken suddenly. The latter died just two 
years ago, almost to the day, his demise occurring on December 16, 1927.
Suffers from Cold 
Although he had not been ill and had not been confined to his bed Mr. Rahr had 
suffered from what was believed to be a slight cold and yesterday he had remained 
at home, but did not appear to be seriously ill. Last evening while seated with 
members of his family, Mrs. Rahr and their son William Jr and his wife, Mr. Rahr 
complained of pain and Mrs. Rahr left the room to secure some medicine for his 
relief, but he collapsed and before medical aid could be summoned, had expired. 
Physicians who responded to the summons of the family said that death was due to 
a heart attack and efforts to revive Mr. Rahr were futile.
Life Long Resident Here
Mr. Rahr had been a life long resident of Manitowoc and for thirty years had been 
prominently identified with the business progress of the city. He was born here 
August 14, 1880, being 49 years of age at his death, attended the local schools 
and graduated from the old First Ward school in 1898 and in 1900 from the Milwaukee 
Teachers college. For a year he was an instructor at the West Side high school under 
Albert Guttman, then principal, and later was associated with his father in the 
Manitowoc Malting Company. After the death of his father, Mr. Rahr continued to 
direct the business and later engaged in the automobile business with his brother, 
Neils Rahr. Recently, however, he withdrew from the automobile industry and again 
devoted his attention to the business of the Malting Company in which he was engaged 
with his brother-in-law, Walter Spindler. Mr. Rahr as secretary-treasurer of the 
company at his death.
Married 27 Years
On Thanksgiving Day, 1902, he married Miss Mollie Hall who with two children, 
William Rahr, Jr., this city; Mr. Albert Bryan, a bride of three days, two brothers, 
Max and Niels Rahr of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Spindler, also of this 
city, survive him. His daughter, married at the family home here on Saturday, was 
located at Chicago as she and her husband were leaving for St. Louis on their 
honeymoon trip and she returned early today.
Although active in business circles of the city and leader in one of the larger 
industries, Mr. Rahr's interests centered in his home and family and he found his 
enjoyment in those pleasures which home life brought. He was a business man of keen 
judgment and had achieved success in his ventures. He was interested in civic 
improvements and gave his time and effort to advancement of the city and its interests.
War Fuel Administrator 
During the World War Mr. Rahr was named as fuel administrator in Manitowoc county and 
served in that capacity during the time that the government maintained regulations. 
His services, in a position that was trying were efficient and satisfactory to both 
the government and the _____
Leader in Boy Scout Work 
One of the outstanding activities of Mr. Rahr in the community and which endeared him 
to many and will be a monument to his memory was his interest and work for the Boy 
Scout movement in Manitowoc. Keenly appreciative of the opportunity of the movement 
Mr. Rahr had devoted years to the organization and his carrying on has had much to do 
with the successful organization. For several years he was chairman of the camp 
committee which arranged the annual outing of the Scouts at Camp Sinawa and he made 
it a personal matter to see that the camp was maintained and the outing made enjoyable 
and profitable for the boys. He gave of his time and ___ in furtherance of the Scout 
organization and the movement has lost a valued aid in his passion. Mr. Rahr, at the 
time of his death, was president of the Boy Scout Council, being named over his own 
protests.
Deceased was a member of the Lakeside Country Club and for years as active in affair 
of St. James Episcopal church. He was universally esteemed by all who knew him and was 
admired for many excellent qualities he possessed. 
Funeral Held Tomorrow 
Funeral services for Mr. Rahr will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. 
James Episcopal church, the Rev. William Hood officiating at the service. Burial will 
be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 18, 1929 P. 2
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[cause: cardiac embolism]


WILLIAM RAHR, SR.  (d. 1919)

EX-MAYOR WILLIAM RAHR DIES SUDDENLY TODAY
NEWS OF DEATH IS GREAT SHOCK TO COMMUNITY
Retired in Usual Health Last Night After Day of Activity which Marked All of Life
NAME WILL LIVE WITH CITY AS PUBLIC BENEFACTORS
Ex-Mayor William Rahr is dead. This announcement made early today came 
as a great shock to the community in which Mr. Rahr was one of the most 
prominent figures and in which his entire life had been spent and brought 
forth expressions of sincere sorrow from all sides. The death of Mr. Rahr, 
which emphasizes the uncertainty of life, came at a time when he appeared 
in robust health and with long life ahead of him. He passed away at his 
home on Marshall street shortly before 4 o'clock this morning, a victim of 
heart failure. Retiring in his usual health, after a day of busy activity, 
with which his life had been marked, Mr. Rahr awoke at 2 o'clock and 
complained of a pain in his chest and a few minutes later had passed into 
death. Medical aid hastily summoned reached him too late, death having been 
almost instantaneous. Mrs. Rahr was with him at the end. 
Death a Great Shock. 
No announcement in years has caused the community more sorrow than that of 
the death of William Rahr. Born in this city Sept. 17, 1854, a son of Natalia 
and William Rahr, he had made his home here during his entire life and for 
the sixty-five years his home had been within a block of the spot which 
witnessed his birth. He was married on Oct. 31, 1879 to Olga Victoria Martha 
Nielson, daughter of Mrs. Niels Nielson, who were among the early pioneers 
of the city. Five children, all of whom with the widow survive, were born to 
the couple and all are residents of this city, being William Jr., Max Jr., 
Niels, Reinhardt Jr. and Mrs. Martha Rahr Spindler. Eight grandchildren also 
survive and two brothers, Reinhardt and Max of this city and two sisters, Mrs. 
Edward Borcherdt of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Bilharz of Missouri. 
City-County Owe Him Much. 
To William Rahr, the city and county of Manitowoc owe a great debt of gratitude 
for his benefactions in public life. As a member of the board of trustees of 
the Manitowoc County asylum it was Mr. Rahr who directed the establishment of 
the present buildings and institution which has given to Manitowoc county credit 
for one of the most complete and best county asylums of the state. Mr. Rahr even 
after his retirement as a trustee of the asylum, continued to take an interest 
in the institution and up to the time of his death maintained a keen insight into 
the affairs of the asylum. Mr. Rahr served as mayor of the city for several terms 
and it was during his administration that the initial movement for the improvement 
of public parks which has given Manitowoc city two of the most beautiful parks of 
any city of the state, was inaugurated. Mr. Rahr directed the improvement of 
Washington park and during his later term, of Union park and to his personal efforts 
much of the improvement was due.  Work For City. It was during the administration 
of Mr. Rahr that Manitowoc secured his first paved streets, the council at his 
suggestion, taking up the project for the paving of Eighth street which led later 
to the paving of Washington street and still later to the permanent improvement of 
North Eighth, Tenth and York streets. Other progressive moves which came with the 
administration of Mr. Rahr as mayor was the establishment of a gas plant which was 
later built and is in operation under the management of the Ryal company today. Mr. 
Rahr interested himself in securing a street car system for the city and it was 
through his efforts largely that the Higgins brothers established the line in this 
city and the interurban in Two Rivers. A man of indomitable will, progressive ideas 
for the city's welfare and determination to serve the best interests of Manitowoc, 
Mr. Rahr's name will live in the history of the city for all time and his memory 
will be cherished by a public grateful for the benefits which his work made possible. 
Headed Big Industries. 
Educated in the schools of this city, Mr. Rahr later became interested in the 
business conducted by his father who established the first brewing plant in this 
city and at the time of his father's death was appointed administrator of the 
large estate. Some time later with his brothers, Max and Reinhardt, he founded 
the Wm. Rahr Sons Co. of which he was president during his connection with the 
concern up to 1900. In that year, Mr. Rahr founded the Manitowoc Malting company 
and with his sons had conducted the modern plant on the West side for nearly twenty 
years. At the time of his death, Mr. Rahr had planned for extensive new enterprises 
which he had expected soon to see a realization of. Interest in County Fair. For 
years Mr. Rahr had been owner of the fair grounds and up to a few years ago was 
president of the County Fair association. He was much interested in the annual fair 
and personally gave of his time and money to promote the institution which in the 
election only a week ago, was taken over by the county. Mr. Rahr had in late years 
been the owner of the county fair property, having taken over the stock of the 
association. Although he had retired from activities management of the fair, he 
had continued at all times to give his support to the institution. 
Prominent in Politics. 
For years Mr. Rahr was prominent in politics of the state, though of late years 
he had taken very little active part in campaigns. He was a delegate to the 
Republican National convention which nominated ex-President Taft and had been a 
delegate to state conventions on many occasions. Mr. Rahr was a man of keen 
forsight, positive ideas and strong will and had achieved a remarkable degree of 
success in life. Men might disagree with William Rahr, but there was none who 
could question the sincerity of purpose or integrity of the man and even those 
who opposed him were forced to admire the character. He was of kindly nature and 
charitable and many knew his help in time of distress. Flags on the city buildings 
courthouse and business places were at half mast today in respect to Mr. Rahr whose 
death has cast a pall over the city. 
Funeral arrangements have not been made but it is probable burial will be held 
Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 08, 1919 Page 1
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CITY PAYS ITS TRIBUTE TO LATE MR. RAHR TODAY
Manitowoc today paid tribute to the late ex-mayor William Rahr when city officials, 
including Mayor Schroeder, Atty. Kelley, Clerk Zander and members of the council 
in a body, together with county officials, attending the funeral services held at 
the home at 2 o'clock. A large concourse of friends assembled for the last services 
and escorted the remains to their resting place at Evergreen. Many beautiful floral 
offerings that filled the home, gave expression to the loving appreciation of Mr. 
Rahr's memory. Rev. Keicher conducted a brief service at the home, Joseph Kaiser 
and Miss Mathilda Schmidt assisting with solos. Four sons of the decedent, William, 
Jr., Max Jr., Reinhardt, Jr. and Neils and Walter Spindler and William Nielson were 
pall bearers. Many out of town friends were here for the funeral including a party 
of ten prominent business men from Sheboygan. Mrs. Borcherdt, of Davenport, Iowa and 
Mrs. Bilharz, of Missouri, sisters of Mr. Rahr were also present.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 10, 1919 Page 8
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[bur. 04-10-1919/cause: apoplexy]


KATHERINE E. RAIH

Mrs. William (Katherine) Raih Sr., 82, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday morning at the home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Raih was born June 30, 1893, at Sheboygan. She was reared and attended 
schools in the Sheboygan area, moving to Manitowoc in 1915. Her husband, 
William Raih Sr., preceded her in death March 16, 1960. She was a former 
member of First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, William Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Dorothea) 
Stefaniak, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A 
grandson Roger Raih, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, April 12, 1976 P. 14


ROGER W. RAIH

Civilian funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, for Pfc. Roger William Raih, 20, 
who died of wounds received in a United States forward base camp in Vietnam 
April 1. The Rev. T.P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The civlian (sic) rites are being conducted instead of a 
military funeral at the request of the serviceman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
William E. Raih, of 2609 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc.
Pfc. Raih had been with Co. A. Eighth Engineers battalion, First Calvary Division-
Air Mobile. He had been in services since September, 1967, and had been in Vietnam 
about a month when he died.
He is survived by his parents, a sister (Private); maternal grandfather, John 
Ludwig, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. William Raih, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 
Monday noon and then at the church until time of services. Memorials may be made 
to the church. The casket will not be opened.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 12, 1968 P.20
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[d. 04-01-1968/age 20 yrs./bur. on William E. and Erna Raih lot]


WILLIAM RAIH    (d. 1960)

William M. Raih Sr., 83, of 3619 W. Marshall St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Crusius will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Raih was born July 27, 1876 in Sheboygan County and moved to Manitowoc in 1924. 
He was active in bowling and in baseball at one time managing the old Mirro 
Aluminum baseball club. He was also a member of the Mirro Aluminum Co. 25 Year 
Club.
Survivors include his wife; son, William Jr., of Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Clarence 
Stephaniak of Manitowoc; brother, Peter Raih of Sheboygan and four grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 16, 1960 page T7
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[d. 03-16-1960/age 83 yrs.]


WILLIAM E. RAIH    (d. 2004)

William E. Raih, age 86, of 805 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Monday, April 5, 
2004, at his residence. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ. The Rev. Richard Runge will officiate. Burial 
will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
William was born Feb. 13, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Matt and Catherine 
Mott Raih. He married the former Erna Ludwig on March 24, 1941, in Waukegan, Ill. 
He and his wife own and operated Raih Shell from 1945 until 1970. In 1981, 
William retired from Manitowoc Engineering Company. He was a member of First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, past member of the church council, ushers and 
Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans #731. 
Survivors include his wife: Erna Raih, Manitowoc; one daughter: Judith A. Steffen, 
Manitowoc; one grandson: Thomas F. Steffen Jr., Manitowoc; one great-grandson, 
Kevin, Kellnersville; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Kenneth and 
Lorraine Ludwig, Manitowoc; Marcella Gilmore, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death 
by one son: Roger Raih; one granddaughter: Candice Steffen; one son-in-law: 
Thomas Steffen Sr.; one sister: Dottie Stefaniak; and one brother-in-law: Clarence 
Stefaniak. 
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, April 12, 2004, from 9 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m. at First Reformed United Church of Christ. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Raih Family. 
The Raih family would like to extend a thank you to Holy Family Hospice for the 
loving care given to William.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2005


EDWARD F. RAIL

Edward F. Rail, 75, of 303 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy 
Famliy (sic) Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Rail was born Nov. 2, 1891, at Sheboygan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Frederick Rail. He moved to Canada with his family in 1913 and returned to 
Sheboygan about 1945 where he was employed at General Box Co. In 1949, he moved 
to Two Rivers where he was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for three years. He 
came to Manitowoc in 1965.
Survivors are several cousins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 16, 1967 P.5
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(Funeral marker between Frank Kubler & Evelyn Toltzmann with no information on it.)


EMILY E. RAINE

Death yesterday, from a stroke, of Mrs. Emily Raine, who resides 
on the road to Two Rivers. The deceased, who was born in England 
but has lived in our city for the past 30 yrs., reached the age 
of 65. She is survived by her husband and 5 children.
Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902
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[age 64 yrs./cause: hemorrhage]


HENRY A. RAINE

Funeral services for the late Henry Raine, a former pioneer of Manitowoc, whose 
death occurred at Milwaukee this afternoon followed arrival of the body from 
Milwaukee. Mr. Raine was for half a century a resident here, residing on the Two 
Rivers road. He was a carpenter contractor and many of the city's homes are a 
tribute to his work. Mr. Raine also worked with the Rand Shipbuilding Company. 
Mr. Raine had made his home at Milwaukee for some time past.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Oct. 26, 1911
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[bur. 10-25-1911/cause: heart disease]


ADELINE E. RAMBADT

Mrs. Adeline E. Rambadt, age 87, a resident St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died 
early Saturday morning, March 4, 1995, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, 1995, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born August 31, 1907, in Birnamwood, Wis., daughter of the late John 
and Emma Harter Commings. She married Carl W. Rambadt July 10, 1927, in Valders. 
He preceded her in death October 18, 1994. She is a member of Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Erhardt Free, Manitowoc; 
four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; along with 
other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Carl, October 18, 1994, one sister and one brother.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. 
until the time of services at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 1995 P. A2
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[widow of Carl W. Rambadt]


ALFRED J. RAMBADT

Alfred J. Rambadt, 85, of 1010 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
November 17, at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday 
at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rambadt was born July 2, 1900, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and 
Sophia Waack Rambadt. He attended Manitowoc School System and was a graduate 
of Manitowoc Business College. Mr. Rambadt worked as a carpenter until 1930 and 
then he worked for Welch Manufacturing Company until 1935. Mr. Rambadt also 
worked at Hamilton Manufacturing Company in the Supervisory Capacity until 1965, 
at which time he retired in the position of Supervisor of the Wood Plant. He 
married the former Hilda M. Genz on August 22, 1925, at Trinity Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Mr. Rambadt was a member of Hamilton Management 
Club, National Management club and the Hamilton Good Fellowship Club. Mr. 
Rambadt was a lifelong member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church where 
he has previously been on the church council.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and 
Adeline Rambadt of Manitowoc and Arnold and Hilda Rambadt of Newton; two sisters, 
Mrs. Hilda Otis of Milwaukee and Mrs. Esther Nagel of West Allis; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Erna Clasen of Liberty and a brother-in-law, Delvin Groelle of Manitowoc, 
nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends 
also survived. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ida Bauer.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday 
afternoon and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 11 am and then at the church from noon 
until the hour of service. Memorials would be appreciated to First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Lutheran High School or the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 18, 1985 page 3
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Miss Genz Is Bride of Alfred Rambadt
In the presence of immediate relatives, Miss Hilda Genz, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Genz of Liberty became the bride of Alfred Rambadt of this city, 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rambadt of Liberty. The ceremony was solemnized 
Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage there, the Rev. Carl 
Henzel officiating.
Miss Lynda Genz, sister of the bride was maid of honor and Miss Esther Rambadt, 
sister of the groom was bridesmaid. Delvin Groelle and Emil Nagel were the 
groom's attendants.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony 
which forty guests attended. Mr. and Mrs. Rambadt left this morning on a motor 
trip to Milwaukee, Appleton and other points in Wisconsin. They will receive 
their friends at their home on South Thirteenth street after September 8th. 
Mr. Rambadt is employed in the city as a carpenter.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 24, 1925 P.5
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[husband of Hilda M. Rambadt]


CARL J. RAMBADT  (d. 1945)

Carl J. Rambadt, 70, of 1614 York avenue, died Sunday night at the 
Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness.
He was born in Newton in 1874 and in 1897 married Miss Sophia Waack. 
They moved to this city where they resided 25 years and then moved 
to a farm in the town of Liberty for 15 years, returning here where 
Mr. Rambadt was employed at the Manitowoc Ship Building company.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Bauer, Mrs. Esther 
Nagel, Mrs. Hilda Otis all of Milwaukee, three sons, Alfred and Carl 
Jr. of this city, Arnold of Newton; brother, John of Sheboygan, sister, 
Mrs. Mary Rosso of Newton nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace Lutheran 
church, Dr. Henry Koch officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
from Tuesday noon until 10 a.m. Wednesday when it will be moved to the 
church to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 30, 1945 P.2
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[d. 07-29-1945/age 70 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


CARL W. RAMBADT    (d. 1994)

Mr. Carl W. Rambadt, age 86, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, October 18, 1994, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday evening, October 28, 1994, at 7 p.m. at 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rambadt was born July 17, 1908, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl Sr. and 
Sophia Waack Rambadt. He married Adeline E. Commings on July 10, 1927, at Valders. 
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline; one daughter, Elaine (Erhardt) Free, 
Manitowoc; one brother, Arnold (Hilda) Rambadt, Newton; one sister, Hilda Otis, 
Milwaukee; one sister-in-law, Hilda Rambadt, Manitowoc; four grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Rambadt; 
two sisters, Ida Bauer and Esther Nagel.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Fuenral Home on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 
the time of service at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 1994  P. A2
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[husband of Adeline Rambadt]


HILDA M. RAMBADT

Hilda M. Rambadt, age 91, of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 1010 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday afternoon, 
October 19, 1997, at the nursing home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 1997, at First 
German Ev. Lutheran Curch. Rev. Joel Otto will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Hilda was born November 4, 1905, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Charles and Gustie Commings Genz. She married Alfred J. 
Rambadt August 22, 1925, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Alfred 
preceded Hilda in death November 17, 1985. Hilda lived her entire married life in 
Manitowoc. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies 
Aide of the church. She was also a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and 
the Ostomy Club.
Survivors include two special nieces and their husbands, Jane and Ralph Schultz, 
Manitowoc, Elaine and Erhardt Free, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Hilda Rambadt, 
Newton, Hilda Otis, Peewaukee(sic); also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces 
and great-nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, Alfred in 1985; and two sisters.
Friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 5 p.m. 
until the time of service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First German Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran 
High School.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1997 P. A2


SOPHIA RAMBADT

Mrs. Carl Rambadt Sr., 81, fomerly of 1614 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning after a lingering illness at 4067 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, 
where she had been living four years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W.W. Gieschen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Sophia Waack was born Oct. 23, 1877, in the Town of Newton, daughter 
of the late Christian and Johanna Willert Waack. She was married at Manitowoc to 
Carl Rambadt Sr., April 29, 1897, and the couple lived in the city until 1920, 
moving then to the Town of Liberty to farm until 1934, returning to Manitwooc. 
Mr. Rambadt died 14 years ago.
Surviving are three sons, Alfred and Carl Jr., of Manitowoc and Arnold of the 
Town of Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Ida) Bauer and Mrs. Raymond (Hilda) 
Otis of Milwaukee and Mrs. Emil (Esther) Nagel of West Allis; a sister, Mrs. C.A. 
Brick of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Monday 
until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and after that hour at the church where the body will lie 
in state.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 17, 1959 P.7
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[d. 01-17-1959 at Milwaukee WI/age 61 yrs./widow of Carl Rambadt Jr.]


JOSEPH RAMESH

Joseph Ramesh, 77, of Rt. 1, Maribel, lifelong Town of Gibson farmer, died 
late Sunday afternoon at home. He had been in failing health the past three 
months.
Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, conducted by Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M., with rites 
directed by Past Master Heber Clayton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Ramesh was born in the Town of Gibson Oct. 10, 1883, son of the late Wenzel 
Sr., and Sarah Johnson Ramesh. He married the former Julia Strouf June 26, 1917, 
after which they settled on a farm in the Town of Gibson where he had resided 
since. He was a longtime member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons.
Besides his wife he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Redeker and Mrs. George 
Princl of Mishicot; two brothers, Wenzel of Gibson and Edward of Whiting, Ind., 
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1961 P.19
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[d. 04-16-1961 age 77 yrs./cause: carcinoma of liver]
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Miss Julia Strouf and Mr. Joseph Ramesh, both residents of the town of Gibson 
were married Tuesday by Judge Chloupek. Wenzel Ramesh and Libbie Strouf were 
the attendants. The couple will reside on a farm in the Town of Gibson.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1917


JULIA RAMESH

Mrs. Julia Ramesh, 73, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, formerly of the Town of Gibson, died 
Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. William Redeker of Sheboygan, a nephew of the deceased, will officiate 
and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ramesh, nee Julia Strouf, was born Sept. 2, 1895, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Maresh Strouf, and was married to Joseph 
Ramesh June 26, 1917. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson and he died in 1961. 
Three years ago she moved to her present home.
Survivors include three brothers, Lad of Austin, Minn., Otto of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 
and Norman of Kellnersville; a sister, Mrs. Libbie Lepich, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and 
nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 2, 1968 P.16
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[d. 11-30-1968/age 73 yrs./widow of Joseph Ramesh]
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Miss Julia Strouf and Mr. Joseph Ramesh, both residents of the town of Gibson 
were married Tuesday by Judge Chloupek. Wenzel Ramesh and Libbie Strouf were 
the attendants. The couple will reside on a farm in the Town of Gibson.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1917


KARIN J. RAMIREZ

Karin Ramirez-Boyer, age 46, of 1555 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
July 3, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, 1997, at First 
Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 12, 1950, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Warren and 
Betty Cox Sorge. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1968. 
Karin had been employed with Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc Health Care Center and 
most recently at the Rainbow House. She was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include one son, Mario Joseph Ramirez, at home; and adopted son, Eric 
Kerscher, Oshkosh, Wis.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Gerald Sorge, 
Mishicot, Steven and Bonnie Sorge, Kaukauna, Wis.; one sister and brother-in-law, 
Lynda and Richard Schneider, New Holstein, Wis.; two aunts, Carmen Bentley, 
Tennessee, Phyllis O'Connell, Manitowoc; one uncle, William Sorge, Manitowoc; a 
very special friend, Bonnie Dokey, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral services.
Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1997 P. A2


ALFRED RAMMINGER

Alfred Ramminger, 76, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 2 a.m. Saturday 
at his home, 1221 S. 14th St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Ramminger was born at Plymouth, Wis., and came to Manitowoc 41 years ago. 
He married the former Milda Keiselhorst in April of 1911. He was employed for 
nine years at the Pauly and Pauly Cheese Co. and 32 years at the Aluminum Goods 
Mfg. Co. retiring five years ago.
Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Orville and Earl of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Ed of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Walter Luth of Pambine, Wis.; two grandchildren 
and a great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1956  P. 11
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[d. 07-21-1956/age 76 yrs./bur. on Charles Kieselhorst lot]
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COUPLE WED AT EARLY HOUR
Miss Kieselhorst and Alfred Ramminger Wedded at 4 This A.M.
Miss Melda(sic) Kieselhorst of this city and Alfred Raminger of Plymouth selected 
an early hour for their marriage, the ceremony being performed at 4 o'clock this 
morning at the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church, Rev. Machmiller officiating. 
The couple were attended by Miss Clara Ramminger and Elmer Kieselhorst and following 
the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, So. 
Fifteenth Street.
Miss Kieselhorst is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kieselhorst, one of the city's 
attractive and popular young girls. She attended the local schools and for two years 
past has been a saleslady at the Schuette Bros. Co. Mr. Ramminger is a Plymouth youth 
who has made his home here as an employe of the Pauly & Pauly Cheese Co. He is a young 
man capable and ambitious and with qualifications that spell success. The couple will 
reside at 925 So. 15th Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Apr. 22, 1911 page 1


EARL RAMMINGER

Earl Ramminger of Largo, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2002 at home. Earl spent 
most of his life in Manitowoc and Sand Bay, where he co-owned and operated 
Ramminger's Bakery for 39 years. He was a  member of the BPOE for 54 years and 
piloted his own airplane from 1946 - 1967. In. 1977 Earl and Geraldine located 
to Florida as part-time residents and in 1996 made the move permanent. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Vertz Ramminger; his parents, Alfred 
and Milda (Kieselhorst) Ramminger; his brother, Bucky and a granddaughter, Susan 
Gaugh.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Defaut, Largo, Fla., and Susan and Larry 
Mesarich, Burnsville, Minn.; three granddaughters, Jill and Michael Wick, 
Manitowoc, Jody and Lenny Rohr, St. Petersburg, Fla. and Robyn and Joe Wisely, 
Clearwater, Fla.; five great grandsons, Jedd Schultz, Chicago, Ill., Steven and 
David Wicks, Manitowoc, Travis Holmes, St. Petersburg, Fla. and Toby Gaugh, Largo, 
Fla., one great granddaughter, Jennifer Rohr, St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister-in-
law, Helen Vertz and a step granddaughter, Denise and Chas Kurth, Manitowoc and 
several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 6 at 11 m at the Lutheran Church of 
the Good Shepard, 10891  102nd Ave., N. Seminole, Fla. 33778. The Reverend Priit 
Rebane officiating. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good 
Shepard.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 25, 2002


GERALDINE R. RAMMINGER

Geraldine Ramminger, age 85, of 3656 Haines Road, Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, 
July 12, 1997, at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997, 
at First Lutheran Church Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Steven Olson with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 24, 1911, in Mishicot, daughter of the late John and 
Theresa Broeker Vertz. She attended schools in the Mishicot area and graduated 
with the class of 1929 from the Mishicot High School. She married Earl C. 
Ramminger on July 20, 1935, in Mishicot. Mr. and Mrs. Ramminger owned and operated 
Ramminger Bakery on South 10th Street in Manitowoc for 25 years. She was a former 
member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, a member of the Wisconsin Teacher's 
Association, the Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, Seminole, Fla. She was also 
an active volunteer in the Seminole, Fla. area.
Survivors include her husband, Earl C. Ramminger, Sturgeon Bay/Seminole, Fla.; two 
daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy DeFaut, Seminole, Fla., Susan C. and Larry 
Mesarich, Burnsville, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Helen Vertz, Owosso, Mich.; three 
grandchildren, Jill (Michael) Wicks, Manitowoc, Robyn (Joe) Wisely, Clearwater, 
Fla., Jody Holmes, St. Petersburg, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Jed Schultz, 
Manitowoc, David and Steven Wicks, Manitowoc, Toby Gaugh, Seminole, Fla., Travis 
Holmes, St. Petersburg, Fla. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one 
brother, Rev. Kenneth Vertz and one grandchild, Susan Gaugh.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1997 P. A2
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[cremation]


ORVILLE H. RAMMINGER

Orville H. (Bucky) Ramminger, 62, of 1221 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning, July 21, at the family residence following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul Blaufus will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Ramminger was born March 23, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of the late Alfred 
Ramminger and Milda Kieselhorst Ramminger. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. 
He attended Manitowoc Public Schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
with the class of 1936. He had been employed at Ramminger Bakery as a baker for 
25 years. He was a member of Frateranl Order of Eagles Aerie 706, and the Schultz 
Circus.
Survivors include his mother, Milda Ramminger; a brother, Earl of Sand Bay, Wis.; 
two nieces, Mrs. Larry (Sue) Mesarich of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. James 
(Nancy) DeFaut of Florida, four grandnieces, Mrs. James (Jill) Schultz and Mrs. 
Richard (Jody) Holmes of Manitowoc, and Miss Susan and Miss Robin Gough of Florida, 
and a great grandnephew, Jedd Schultz.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and Thursday until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on Charles Kieselhorst lot]


MARION RAMSAY

MRS. RAMSAY DIES MONDAY 
Sister of Mrs. E. M. Platt To Be Buried Wednesday 
Mrs. Marion Ramsay who for several years made her home with her sister, Mrs. 
E. M. Platt of this city, died Monday evening. Her death was attributed to 
heart disease. 
Mrs. Ramsay was born in Green Bay, January 19, 1870, one of six daughters of 
George E. Hoskinson, founder of the Green Bay State Gazette and late American 
Consul at Kingston, Jamaica. Her mother was Caroline King Hoskinson of a family 
prominent in Green Bay history.
Her marriage to Arthur Ramsay, son of Sir Arthur Ramsay of Cheltenham, England, 
took place in 1899. His death occurred in 1904. 
For several years she made her home with her sister, Mrs. V. D. Simons of Chicago, 
but for the past four years resided with her other surviving sister, Mrs. E. M. 
Platt. 
Among her many interests was that of D.A.R., being a charter member of the Adawagam 
Chapter of Wisconsin Rapids. She was a member of St. Faith's guild of St. James 
church and was also instrumental in the founding of a mission church in northern 
Wisconsin. Her sympathies were wide and a host of friends mourn her death. 
The funeral will take place from St. James Episcopal church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, 
the Rev. St. Clair officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 13, 1934  P. 2
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[Mrs. Marion Van Dyke Ramsay/cause: cardiac decompensation/bur. on J.E. Platt lot]