ANNA ROTH

Miss Anna Roth, 84, of 1215 Washington street, died Saturday at the 
Holy Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Miss Roth was born in 1862 in Centerville and operated, with her sister, 
Mrs. Fred Erdman, a candy store on Washington street, for 46 years. Mrs. 
Erdman died two months ago.
Survivors are one niece, Miss Isobel Leadbeater of Mantiowoc and one 
nephew, George Erdman of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 10, 1947 P.2
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[Miss Anna Roth/d. 02-08-1947/age 84 yrs/bur. on Frederick Erdmann lot]


ELIZABETH C. ROTH

Elizabeth C. Roth, age 88, of 90 River Bluff Drive, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
March 5, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Elizabeth was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Chicago, daughter of the late Philip and 
Katharina Mecher Donis. On May 17, 1947, Betty married John Roth in Chicago. 
He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1993. The couple enjoyed 48 years of marriage. 
Betty was employed at the Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. Betty 
and her husband, John, retired to Bull Shoals, Ark., in 1978 and were involved 
in various fishing and conservation organizations. Betty was an accomplished 
bowler and bowled in several leagues since 1955. In 2002, Betty moved to 
Manitowoc and enjoyed bowling with the Monday Senior League. She was a member of 
First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Lyn and Rich Hanke and their 
children: Jena and Eric, all of Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey 
and Wendy Roth and their children: Adam, Ryan and Marc, all of Park Falls; one 
sister: Teresa Goetz, Tucson, Ariz.; one nephew: Kenneth (Rose Mary) Petry, 
Tucson, Ariz. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband: John; and an 
infant granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Hanke; one brother-in-law: Maurus Goetz; 
and one nephew: Richard Petry.
Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc in Betty's name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nancy Fuller and the staff 
at Whitetail Estates for the tender loving care given to Betty.
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 2006  P. A3


JOHN ROTH

John Roth, 79, of Bull Shoals died Sunday (Sept. 19, 1993) At Baxter County 
Regional Hospital.
Memorial graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Newton Flat Cemetery 
with military honors by Hoevel-Barnett Veterans of Foreign wars Post 1341.
Mr. Roth was a Bull Shoals resident since 1979, formerly of Park Ridge, Ill. He 
was born at Chicago on Feb. 20, 1914, and was a chemist a G.A.F. in Chicago. He 
served in the United States Navy during World War II, and married Elizabeth C. 
Donis on May 17, 1947, at Chicago.
Mr. Roth was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Pauline Kinsch Roth, 
and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Hanks.
He is a member of the Hoevel-Barnett Veterans of Foreign wars Post 1341, the 
Barbershop Singers of America-S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., the Retired Fisherman's Club 
Bowling league, and Friends of the Library in Bull shoals. He was also a former 
Twin Lakes Power Squadron member and member of the Lutheran Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth C. Roth of Bull Shoals; a son, Jeffrey 
John Roth of Park Falls, Wis.; a daughter, Allyn Jean Hanke of Manitowoc, Wis.; 
and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to C.A.R.T.I. or Bulls Shoals Library Fund.
Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, September 21, 1993  P. 2


PHILIP ROTH

PIONEER LAKE ENGINEER ON A LAST VOYAGE 
“Phil” Roth, Veteran of Goodrich Line, Died Early Today 
Philip Roth, pioneer engineer of the lakes and one of the veterans of the 
Goodrich line, has sailed upon his last voyage and with Death as captain of 
the craft, entered upon the unknown river early today. Mr. Roth passed away 
at his home, 414 North Eighth street this morning after an illness that had 
confined him during the winter. Death was due to a complication of diseases 
from which he had suffered for years. 
IN SERVICE SINCE 1862 
With the passing of Mr. Roth one of the oldest employes of the Goodrich company 
departs, he having been identified with the sailing of the Goodrich fleet since 
1862 when he first entered the service of the company in that year, being in the 
engineering department in the shops here. In 1865 he secured papers as a second 
and sailed in the Orion and Sheboygan and in 1870 he became a chief in the line, 
being in charge of the steamer Sheboygan. He had been with the company practic-
ally all the time during fifty-four years.
CABIN BOY AT 16
Mr. Roth was born at Frankfort on the Main October 3, 1845 and came to America 
as a lad of six, the family locating in New York and later removing to Milwaukee 
where Mr. Roth was educated. At the age of sixteen Mr. Roth decided upon a lake 
career and sailed as a cabin boy on the steamer Traveler and from that time until 
he retired a few years ago, he followed the lakes.
In 1877 Mr. Roth purchased the side wheel steamer Isabelle at Oshkosh and headed 
an expedition that started for the Yazoo river in search of fortune but the 
enterprise was abandoned at St. Louis and Mr. Roth returned here, and later 
received an appointment as chief engineer of the Goodrich steamer Chicago.
FORTY DAYS IN ICE 
In 1881 Mr. Roth brought out the new steamer Milwaukee and sailed as chief of the 
boat for five years for the Grand Haven line and while in charge on a winter boat 
of the line, the Michigan, was caught in the ice on the lake and for forty days, 
with his crew, was a prisoner. When the ice broke up the Michigan sank but the 
crew escaped, walking twenty-five miles over the ice.
In 1886 Mr. Roth returned to the Goodrich company as chief of the Chicago, and in 
1890 was sent to Cleveland to bring out the new steamer Atlanta which he sailed 
until the Virginia was completed and he was assigned as chief of the Goodrich 
floating palace, retaining the post up to a few years ago when he retired.
UNIVERSALLY POPULAR 
Few men in the city were better known or more universally liked than was “Phil” 
Roth. He was possessed of a genial nature, was broad minded and a man who won 
friends and retained them. He was a member of the Marine Engineers Beneficial 
association and was a delegate to the national convention in 1896 at Washington. 
One of the early members of Chickerming lodge 55, I.O.O.F., Mr. Roth had always 
taken an active interest in the organization and he was one of the staunch 
supporters of the plan of the lodge to acquire its own home, resulting in the 
recent purchase of the Teitgen block. Mr. Roth was also a member of the United 
Workmen.
Mr. Roth is survived by his wife, nee Sarah Bibble, of Racine, whom he married 
twelve years ago, and by one daughter Adeline. One brother Arthur Roth, at 
Milwaukee also survives. 
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock under auspices of the Odd 
Fellows lodge.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 10, 1920  P. 1
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(d. 10 Apr. 1920/from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 04-12-1920/cause: vrenine coma]
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Mishicot:
Phil Roth, proprietor of a summer resort at Silver Lake was married 
to Miss Sarah Dibble of Racine this week. Phil, your Two Rivers 
friends extend congratulations.
The Reporter, Sat., July 20, 1907


SARAH ROTH

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Roth, 75, widow of Philip Roth, veteran Goodrich 
line engineer who died Thursday night at Antioch, Ill., will be  held Monday at 
2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary. The Rev. Victor Nearhoof of the St. Paul’s M.E. 
church will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen. 
Mrs. Roth was taken seriously ill while on a visit to relatives near Antioch. She 
continued to make this city her home after the death of her husband. She was a 
member of the Rebekah lodge.
Her maiden name was Sarah Dibble. She was born in Yorkville, Racine county, and 
was married to Philip Roth here 32 years ago. Mr. Roth was engineer of the Virginia 
and other boats of the Goodrich fleet. Mr. and Mrs. Roth resided on North Eighth 
street. He died 20 years ago.
Survivors are a brother, David, of Rockford, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. 
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 7:30 o’clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1939  P. 4
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[d. 06-22-1939 at Bristol, WI/age 75 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
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Mishicot:
Phil Roth, proprietor of a summer resort at Silver Lake was married 
to Miss Sarah Dibble of Racine this week. Phil, your Two Rivers 
friends extend congratulations.
The Reporter, Sat., July 20, 1907


MARTHA KATHERINE ROTHE

Martha K. Rothe, age 91, a Milwaukee resident, originally from El Paso, Texas, 
died Thursday morning, June 26, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003, at St. Anne 
Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Theodore Hendricks with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Nov. 7, 1911, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Michael and Anna Steeber Baumann. Martha grew up and received her 
first education in a one-room schoolhouse in the town of Franklin. She graduated 
from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1929. Martha received a teaching 
degree from the Normal School and taught grade school for four years. In 1946, 
she married George Rothe in California. He preceded her in death in 1977. Martha 
was a secretary for the United States Government in El Paso, Texas, for many 
years.
Survivors include one sister: Bernice Stein, Waukesha; and three brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Victor and Florence Baumann, Whitelaw; Reuben and Joan Baumann, 
Milwaukee; and Herbert and Marion Baumann, Sheboygan. Also surviving are 13 nieces 
and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two 
brothers: Michael and Ervin Baumann; and four sisters: Mildred Baumann, Ida Flasch, 
Esther Gulledge and Olive Anderson.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek, from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 2003
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Funeral services for Martha K. Rothe, age 91, a Milwaukee resident, originally from 
El Paso, Texas, who died Thursday morning, June 26, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital, 
Milwaukee, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Theodore 
Hendricks with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek, from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 2003


CLARA EMMA (FUNK) ROTHMUND

Clara E. Rothmund, age 93, of Harmony of Manitowoc East, 1448 N. Seventh St., 
Manitowoc, formerly of 1430 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest 
Saturday evening, July 24, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Clara was born Dec. 2, 1910 in the town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County. She was 
the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Huss Funk. Clara attended Washington High 
School in Two Rivers and was a longtime employee at Montgomery Ward in Manitowoc 
until retiring in 1974. On Oct. 1, 1930, she married Lester A. Rothmund at St. 
Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death April 11, 1973. Clara 
was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a charter member of the 
Christian Women of Holy Innocents. Clara was also a member of the daughters of 
Isabella and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. 
Clara is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Kathleen Rothmund, 
Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Mrs. Lois Elliott, Manitowoc; 
Joan (Brey) and Larry Keehan, Manitowoc; Lila and Elmer F. Free, Manitowoc; one 
sister: Hyacintha Grenier, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Joan Funk, Mishicot; 13 
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester; two 
brothers: Raymond Funk and Wilbert Funk; two sisters: Marcella Samz and Isabella 
Jost; one son-in-law: Bob Elliott. 
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. 
with a prayer service being held at 7:30 p.m. lead by Deacon Paul Kieffer followed 
by the Daughters of Isabella. 
Relatives and friends may also call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2004


ELLA ROTHMUND

Funeral services for Mrs. John Rothmund, 76, who died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack at her farm home, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Saturday morning will be held at 
9 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Ella Bunzow, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bunzow, was born 
March 19, 1878, in the Town of Two Rivers. In 1899, she was married to John 
Rothmund and the couple located on a farm in the Town of Manitowoc. The couple 
observed the golden anniversary of its wedding in 1949 at Lincoln Park fieldhouse 
at Manitowoc. Mr. Rothmund died in 1952.
Mrs. Rothmund is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Austin Harth and Mrs. John Walter 
of Milwaukee; a son, Lester of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, John Buenzow of Rt. 
2, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Monday by the Altar Society, of which she was a member, of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1955  P. 17 
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[d. 03-05-1955/age 76 yrs./bur. on John Rothmund lot]


JOHN ROTHMUND

John Rothmund Is Dead at 79.
John Rothmund, 79, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, former member of the County Board 
and the Maple Crest sanatorium board, and active in various town and county 
organizations, died Thursday morning at the farm home. He had been in failing 
health in recent years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and 
interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rothmund was born in Germany in 1873 and spent his youth in Switzerland. 
At the age of 17 years he came to this country, locating in Sheboygan. In 1899 
he married Miss Ella Bunzow (sic) at Two Rivers and located on a farm in the 
town of Manitowoc.
He early took an interest in town and county affairs. He served as town treasurer 
and was elected town chairman, serving on the County Board from 1926 to 1930. In 
1937 he was elected a trustee of the Maple Crest tuberculosis sanatorium to fill 
the unexpired term of E. S. Bedell and served until 1950, in later years being 
president of the board.
He was active in the Manitowoc and Northern Telephone Company and advanced from 
lineman to manager in the 32 years he was with the company. He was a director of 
the County Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 32 years and a director of the Brown 
Swiss Association in the county. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Rotary 
club for a number of years.
In recent years Mr. Rothmund had been retired from active farming.
Mr. and Mrs. Rothmund observed their golden wedding at a party at the Lincoln Park 
fieldhouse in 1949. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Austin Harth and 
Mrs. John Walter of Milwaukee; a son, Lester of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; seven grand-
children and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Friday noon. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1952  P. 2
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[d. 10-02-1952/age 79 yrs.]


LESTER A. ROTHMUND

Lester A. Rothmund, 65, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Kuhr will officaite and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rothmund was born April 4, 1907, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of 
the late John and Ella Buenzow Rothmund. Mr. Rothmund was past president 
of the Pure Milk Assn. of Manitowoc County, a member of Manitowoc County 
Farm Bureau, past president of Rockwood Fire Dept., a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholc Church and a former member of its Holy Name Society. 
He married Clara Funk Oct. 1, 1930 at St Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Rothmund was a dairy farmer.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
One grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 11, 1973
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[d. 04-11-1973/age 65 yrs./bur. on Joan L. Brey lot]
(04 Apr 1907/Apr 1973/SSDI)


ALVINA A. ROTT

Alvina A. Rott, age 94, a resident of River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, did Sunday evening, Aug. 4, 2002, at River’s Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Nov. 23, 1907 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Margaret Remiker Mazanec. On June 3, 1931, she married 
Edward R. Rott Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Alvina and her 
husband were employed with the farmers cooperative as cheese makers in the town 
of Rosecrans for 39 years. She then moved to Manitowoc with her husband where 
she was employed in the housekeeping department at Holy Family Hospital for six 
years. He preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1985. Mrs. Rott was a member of the 
Christian Women of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a member of The Western 
Fraternal.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Edward and Donna Rott; three 
grandchildren: Rick Rott, Wendy (Michael) Larson, Lori (Mike) Kirby, all of 
Manitowoc; four great-granddaughters: Rachael, Heather, Brooke and Mallory. Also 
surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded 
in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Anna Mazanec; and two daughters 
in infancy.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be 
held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Alvina enjoyed her Bohemian baking and working with ceramics. She was a loving 
mother and grandmother who never spoke an unkind word in her life. She will be 
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 2002  P. A3


ANTON ROTT JR.    (d. 1949)

Anton Rott, Jr., 42, Rosecrans tavern keeper died Monday at the Mayo clinic, 
Rochester, Minn., where hs submitted to an operation two weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, in charge of the ACBJ lodge. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Rott was born in Chicago in 1907, and shortly after his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Anton Rott, Sr., moved to Rosecrans. In 1930 he married Miss Mavina Salta 
of this city. Seven years ago he took over a tavern in Rosecrans. He was 
secretary of the ZCBJ lodge of Rosecrans.
Survivors are his wife; mother, Mrs. Anton Rott, Sr., of this city; brother, 
Edward of Rosecrans; sister, Mrs. Ralph Christel of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 06-23-1949 at Rochester, MN/age 42 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Emma Rott lot]


ANTON ROTT SR    (d. 1947)

ROTT, Anton, Sr.—Age 77, 805 south 13th St. Died Monday morning. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Ubanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 
Wednesday noon until the hour of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1947  P. 14
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[d. 04-07-1947/age 67 yrs]


EDWARD JOSEPH ROTT    (d. 2006)

Edward J. Rott, age 73, of 934 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
July 26, 2006, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
He was born Dec. 23, 1932, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Edward R. and Alvina (Mazanec) Rott. Ed was a graduate of Denmark High 
School, class of 1950. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 during the 
Korean Conflict. On April 23, 1955, he married the former Donna Georgenson at 
St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, by the Rev. Dennis Bouche. The couple 
celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this past April. Ed was a licensed 
cheese maker for the Rosecrans Cheese Factory. He was then employed with Pullman 
Company, formerly known as Imperial Eastman, for 35 years until his retirement. 
Ed was well known in the community for his small engine repair shop that he ran 
at home. He was a member of AMVETS Post 99 and a lifetime member of St. Francis 
of Asissi. 
Survivors include his wife: Donna Rott; a son: Rick Rott and special friend, 
Gloria Shiraef; two daughters and sons-in-law: Wendy and Michael Larson, Lori 
and Mike Kirby, all of Manitowoc; four granddaughters: Rachael Vreeke and fiance, 
Tom Woznick; Heather (Jason) Noworatzky; Brooke Hartman; and Mallory Kirby; three 
brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Gerald and Carol Georgenson, Manitowoc; 
Martin and Ann Georgenson, Manitowoc; Whalton and Linda Georgenson, Sturgeon Bay; 
and Lila Foytik, Sturgeon Bay. Also surviving is a special neighbor and family 
friend, Lynn Comstock, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was also preceded in death by two infant sisters; a brother-in-law: James Foytik; 
his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Dolores and Whalton Georgenson; and a sister-
in-law: Shirley Cigler. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006. A prayer service 
will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. 
Friends may also call Saturday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 
10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with 
burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded 
by AMVETS Post 99. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
There are many kind and considerate health care professionals who cared for Ed: 
thank you, in particular, Dr. Barylak, who treated Ed with respect and compassion.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2006


EDWARD R. ROTT    (d. 1985)

Edward R. Rott Sr., 77, of 1111 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
Dec. 4, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 8:30 
am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rott was born Feb. 19, 1908 at Cooperstown, Wis., son of the late Anton 
and Emma Zeman Rott. He married Alvina A. Mazanet, June 9, 1931 at St. Joseph 
Catholic church, Kellnersville. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding 
Anniversary in 1981. Mr. Rott was employed as a Cheesemaker at Rosecrans Dairy 
for 39 years. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside in 1965. Mr. Rott was then 
employed at Imperial Eastman Company in Manitowoc until retiring in 1975. He 
was a member of Mens Garden Club of Manitowoc and Western Fraternal Z.C.B.J. 
Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Alvina; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward J. Jr. and 
Donna J. Rott of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Rick Rott, Wendy Hartman and 
Lori Kirby and two great granddaughters, Rachel Vreeke and Brooke Hartman. He was 
preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Christel and a brother, Anton Rott Jr.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm this Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1985 page 3
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[husband of Alvina A. Rott]


EMMA ROTT

Mrs. Emma Rott, 98, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and 
Ralph Christel of 2319 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday in Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Harold Berryman officiating and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rott, nee Emma Zeman, was born Feb. 29, 1880 in the Town of Cooperstown, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Matt and Anna Zeman. She was married 
to Anton Rott Sr. in 1906 in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death April 7, 
1947. She was a 50 year member of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Alvina Rott Sr. of 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Ralph Christel of Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren, Ronald Christel, David Christel and Edward Rott Jr.; three 
great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. A son, Anton Jr., four 
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Friday. A prayer service 
will be 7 pm. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 2, 1978 page 3
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[widow of Anton Rott]


WILLIAM ROTTA

Funeral services for Thomas Rotta(sic), one of the victims of the 
carferry Milwaukee disaster, will be held Saturday afternoon at 
3:30 o'clock, from the Wattawa and Urbanek funeral parlors on North 
Eighth street, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 15, 1929 P.3
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[d. 22 Oct. 1929/bur. 16 Nov. 1929/age 39 yrs./cause: drowning/
wreck of S.S. Milwaukee]


BEATRICE ROTTER

Beatrice F. Rotter, a resident of River Wood Estates, Manitowoc,
entered into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at the Aurora
Medical Center in Two Rivers. 
Beatrice was born on April 10, 1916, in Marinette to the late Isadore
and Dora Stein Solomon. She grew up and was educated in Racine. Beatrice
was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed spending her time reading and
collecting antiques. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, and three
sisters: Grace Daneman, Evelyn Gordon, and Ruth Shrago. 
It was Beatrice's request to be cremated without any visitation or
memorial services. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, N. 11th and St.
Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Any donations can be sent in Beatrice's name to the Autism Society of
the Lakeshore, 413 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, WI 54220. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of
River Wood Estates and the Aurora Medical Center for the care and
compassion they provided to Beatrice. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 19, 2007


RUDOLPH P. ROTTER, DR.

Rudolf Perry Rotter, age 88, of 851 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 
2001 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001 at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rabbi Sydney Vineberg 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 23, 1919 in Milwaukee, son of the late Herman and Leah Greenberg 
Rotter. Rudy graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1931, UW-Madison, 
Zoology in 1983, Marquette Dental School, Milwaukee in 1941. He served during 
WWII from 1941-1943 in the Army Dental Corp., Camp Claborne, Louisiana.
On May 7, 1965 he married the former Karen Kimmes. Rudy was a long time resident 
of Manitowoc. Rudy served many families during his dental career. After his 
retirement in 1986 he started Rudy Rotter Museum of Sculpture in Manitowoc. He 
was a past president of Manitowoc County Dental association and a life member of 
the Wisconsin Dental Association. Rudy was a member of A.P.Z. Synagogue, Bnai 
Brith.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Rotter, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-
law, Randall and Renata Rotter, Seattle, Wash., Peter and Jennifer Rotter, James 
and Lynn Rotter, all of Manitowoc, one daughter and a son-in-law, Linda and Shawn 
Canon, Maui, HI; four grandchildren, Max, Henry, John and Katharine; one brother-
in-law, and two sisters-in-law, Jack Kimmes and Carol Mitchell, Bellingham, Wash., 
Rose Rotter, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, ther relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Dr. I.I. Rotter, Chicago, Henry and 
David Rotter, Milwaukee, Peter Rotter, Burkley (sic), Cal.; one sister Rebecca 
Wabash, Long Beach, Calif.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service of 12 p.m.
Memorials may be made in Rudy’s name to Holy Family Cancer Care Center, Manitowoc.
Rudy enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren along with sculpting 
and creating art. A special thanks to Holy Family Hospicel, Sister Jean Herman, Ann 
Schultz, R.N., Home Care Nurse Jane Anderson, 5th floor nurses and staff at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center and all who helped Rudy and his family during his 
illness.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 5, 2001  P. A3


CHRISTINE ROTTMANN

Mrs. William Rottmann, 69, of 944 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died shortly before 
noon Saturday at the residence following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Olin C. Fjelstad will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Christine Goethke was born May 7, 1891, in the Town of Liberty, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late August and Mary Bull Goethke. She was a 
lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. Mrs. Rottmann was married to William C. 
Rottmann Aug. 30, 1910, at Liberty. He died Jan. 19, 1950. She was a member of 
the Germania Society, the Royal Neighbors and Golden Agers. 
Survivors include a son, Clarence H. of Janesville; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Rohde 
of Two Rivers; two brothers, William of Manitowoc and Louis of Montrose, Calif.; 
two sisters, Mrs. Linda Fricke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Dick of Chicago; 
nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when 
the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until 
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 11, 1960  P. 11
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[d. 07-09-1960/age 69 yrs./widow of William C. Rottmann]


WILLIAM C. ROTTMANN

William C. (Bill) Rottmann, 72, former Manitowoc resident who lived at the 
Lutheran Home for the Aged, 101 E. Arndt St., Fond du Lac, died Sunday evening 
at St. Agnes Hospital in that city following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Roland Schwandt officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born July 15, 1885, at Jefferson, Wis., son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth 
Rockstraw Rottmann. He came to Manitowoc at the age of 21 and Aug. 30, 191?, 
married the former Christine Goethke. For many years he was employed by the Lakeside 
Packing Co. and prior to his retirement he was employed by the City of Manitowoc as 
a bridgetender. The couple moved to Fond du Lac in March 1957. He was a member of 
the Manitowoc Eagle Aerie.
Survivors include his wife, daughter, Mrs. Paul Rohde of Two Rivers; son, Clarence H. 
of Janesville; five sisters, Mrs. Robert Timm and Mrs. Polly Lunz of Los Angeles, 
Calif, Miss Lizzie Rottman of Oshkosh, Mrs. Louis Kestner of Milwaukee and Mrs. Paul 
Schoubel of San Diego, Calif.; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The body 
will be moved to the chapel at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1958  P. 11
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[d. 01-19-1958 at Fond du Lac WI/age 72 yrs.]


FRANK ROUBAL

A telegram received here today advised of the death at Rice Lake, Barron county, 
Wisconsin, this morning of Frank Roubal, 89, a former county resident.
The body is to be brought to the city and funeral services will probably be held 
here Friday morning. Details will be announced Thursday.
Mr. Roubal was born in Bohemia and came to this county when a young man, locating 
in the town of Franklin where he engaged in farming.  He was also a mason. Thirty-
eight years ago he moved to Barron county.
Survivors are four daughters and two sons.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 31, 1940  P. 2
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Funeral services for Frank Roubal, 89, former county resident, who died Tuesday 
at Rice Lake, Wis., will be held Friday at 8;30 a.m. from the Wqattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, and at 9 o’clock from the Holy Innocents church, the 
Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He moved from this county 38 years ago to locate in Barron county. His wife, the 
former Mary Sauer, died nine years ago.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Louis Rank and Mrs. Dan Dragovich of this city; 
Mrs. Martin Remaker, of Cato; Mrs. Joseph Zigmunt, of Francis Creek; two sons, 
Frank of Francis Creek; James of this city; brother Joseph of Berwyn, Ill.; 18 
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1941  P. 2
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[bur. 01-03-1941/age 89 yrs./cause: senility/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dragovich lot]


JAMES J. ROUBAL

James J. (Jim) Roubal, 72, of 907 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert 
Fellenz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside rites will be performed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659.
Mr. Roubal was born Aug. 10, 1895, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Sauer Roubal. He served in Company G of 167th Infantry, 42nd Division, 
during World War I. He married Laura Wilda in 1923 at Manitowoc and was a member 
of World War I Barracks, VFW post and Holy Name Society of the church.
His wife survives along with a son, Russell, of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. John 
(Betty Jane) Wadzinski, of Valders, a sister, Mrs. Annie Dragovich, of Manitowoc 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Friday 
where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1967  P. 10 
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Marriage of James Roubal (1st marriage?) & Caroline Walesh -can't find her

Miss Caroline Walesh, daughter of Wenzel Walesh and James Roubal were quietly 
married by County Judge Chloupek. After a short wedding tour the young couple 
will return here to make their home. Mr. Roubal has been employed for some time 
past by Charles F. Herzog in his transfer business and is a truck driver. Herald News
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 21, 1919
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(1920 Two Rivers city census:
James Roubal age 24; wife Caroline age 17)
(Note: This James Roubal would be the age of the one in the obituary)
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LAURA B. ROUBAL

Laura B. Roubel(sic), 84, formerly of 907 N. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening, February 20, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt Presided at 
the Mass of Christian Burial and burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Roubel was born June 12, 1905, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late Steven and Mary Polifka Wilda. She married James J. Roubel on March 22, 
1923. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty J. and John Wadrinski of 
Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Ella and Ray Gallenberger of Valders; 
two grandsons and six great grandchildren also survive.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[widow of James Roubal]


MARY ROUBAL

MRS. F. ROUBAL DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER HERE 
Mrs. Frank Roubal, 72, resident of this county since childhood, passed away 
early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis P. Rank, 2110 
Emersonstreet with whom she has made her home for years. She suffered a stroke 
a few days ago and never rallied. Burial will take place Monday morning, with 
services at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart church and interment at 
Evergreen.
The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Sauer and she was born in Bohemia, 
coming to America with her parents at the age of six. The family settled in 
the town of Franklin and she was married there 54 years ago to Frank Roubal. 
For 25 years she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Rank, in the county and 
when Mr. and Mrs. Rank removed to this city a year ago she came here with 
them.
Four daughters, Mrs. Louis Rank, and Mrs. Dan Dragovich, city, Mrs. Martin 
Remaker, Cato, and Mrs. Joe Zigmunt, Francis Creek, two sons, Frank of Rice 
Lake and James of this city, a sister, Mrs. Frank Jerabek, and two brothers, 
Andrew and Wencil Sauer, all of Mechelville, sixteen grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren, survive.
The remains will be removed from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei parlors to the 
Louis Rank home Sunday noon, where they may be viewed up to the time of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 12, 1931  P. 13
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[bur. 9-14-1931/age unknown/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Louis P. Rank lot]


ANNA ROUILLER

DEATH COMES TO END FIVE YEAR ILLNESS
Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart church tomorrow 
morning at 10:000 (sic) o'clock for Miss Anna Rouillier (sic), 
yesterday after a lingering illness of nearly five years. Burial 
will be at Evergreen cemetery and services will be in charge of 
the Rev. Luby.
Miss Rouillier was born December 26, 1903 and made her home here 
during her life. She is survived by her father and mother Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Rouillier, three brothers, Frank of Whitelaw, John at 
the University of Wisconsin and Edward of this city and three 
sisters Mrs. William Stangel of Tisch Mills, Emily of this city 
and Caroline, a Sister at the Holy Family Convent also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 30, 1924 P.7
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(Note: Birth year in obit and on tombstone don't match)
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[bur 01-31-1924/age 21 yrs/cause: hemorrage from tuberculosis/
bur on Joseph Rouiller lot]


BARBARA ROUILLER

Mrs. J. Rouiller Dies at Manitowoc
Mrs. Joseph Rouiller, 84, of Manitowoc, former Gibson resident, died last 
Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a 
patient since becoming ill at her home that same day. Funeral services were 
held Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Mittnacht Funeral home, Manitowoc and at 
10 am at Sacred heart Catholic Church there. The Rev. D.L. Krembs officiated 
and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Barbara Toupal was born July 3, 1871 in the town of Franklin, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Toupal. She married 
Joseph Rouiller in 1891 at Tisch Mills, and the couple operated a farm in the 
town of Gibson until 1919 when they moved to Manitowoc. Surviving are her 
husband, three daughters and two sons.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Nov. 17, 1955 page 5
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[d. 11-09-1955/age 84 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Joseph Rouiller lot]


EDWARD ROUILLER

Edward Rouillier, 68, died Thursday afternoon at the Manitowoc County 
Hospital.
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rouillier was born Dec. 26, 1902, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Toupal Rouillier.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. William Stangel of Rt. 2, Mishicot, 
Mrs. Emily Pierron of Milwaukee and Sister Theresa Marie of Bapchule, Ariz.
There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971
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[bur. on Joseph Rouiller lot]


EDWIN R. ROUILLER

Edwin R. Rouillier (sic) who had been a sales representative for the Mirro 
Aluminum Co. of Manitowoc in the Cincinnati area before his retirement, died 
Friday at a hospital at St. Petersburg, Fla. 
The funeral will be in St. Petersburg, but brief rites will be conducted at 
9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, by the Rev. 
Claude LeClair. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rouillier was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Jude Church, St. Petersburg, 
Knights of Columbus Council 2105, and a fourth degree member of the Franklin Lewis 
KC chapter. 
Mr. Rouillier joined Mirro in the firm’s general office in 1920 and subsequently 
was assigned sales territory in the Dakotas. Later he operated for Mirro in West 
Virginia and before retiring represented the company in Ohio.
He is survived by three sisters, Miss Agnes, Frances and Ellen Rouillier, of St. 
Petersburg.
Friends may call aafter 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1965  P. 7
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[d. 06-19-1965 at St. Petersburg FL/age 66 yrs./bur. on Frank Rouiller lot]


FRANK ROUILLER    (d. 1924)

HEAVY HAND ON ROUILLER HOME 
Twice within the brief period of two months death has brought its shadows to the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rouiller, 850 North Tenth street, the demise of Frank 
Rouiller, 31, being the second in the family within that short time, following 
demise of a daughter Anna in February.
The death of Mr. Rouiller occurred at Maple Crest where he had been a patient for 
nearly a year. Deceased was born and reared in the town of Gibson and came to the 
city six years ago, having been employed by John Keliser previous to his illness. 
He is survived by his parents, two brothers, John, at the University and Edward in 
this city and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Stangel at Tisch Mills, Emily at home here 
and Caroline, who is a sister at the convent.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from Sacred Heart 
church.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 31, 1924  P. 2
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[bur. 04-02-1924/age 31 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Joseph Rouiller lot]


FRANK ROUILLER    (d. 1936)

DIES AT HOME HERE TUESDAY 
Funeral Services for Frank Rouiller to be Friday 
Frank Rouiller, 69, of 712 North 11th street, died at his home last night at 
7:35 following an illness of more than a year. 
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart church. 
Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Rouiller was born in Manitowoc county in 1867. He was married to Miss Mary 
Lefky in 1892. She passed away about nine months ago. He was a member of the 
Sacred Heart Holy Name society.
Four Children Survive 
Survivors include a son, Edwin, Cincinnati, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Ellen 
Melville, Kalamazoo, Mich., Miss Frances Rouiller of Milwaukee and Miss Agnes 
Rouiller of Manitowoc; two brothers, Sam of Two Rivers and Peter of Mishicot; 
five sisters, Mrs. Charles Schultz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Samz of Crandon, 
Mrs. John Greenwood of Oconto and Mrs. Henry Rouiller and Mrs. Joseph Brouchoud 
of Mishicot; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors from 
7 o’clock tonight until the time of the services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1936  P. 11
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[bur. 11-6-1936/age 69 yrs/cause: carcinoma of prostate]


JOSEPH ROUILLER

Joseph Rouiller (above) of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Rouiller, who was 88, had been 
ill two months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Rouiller, son of the late Valentine and Mary Veranek Rouiller was born in 
the Town of Gibson June 5, 1870. In 1891, he married Barbara Toupal at Tisch 
Mills and the couple farmed in the Town of Gibson until 1919, coming then to 
Manitowoc. He had been employed for a number of years by Schuette Bros. Co. 
Store. Mrs. Rouiller died in 1955.
Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. William Stangel of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Nick 
Pierron of Milwaukee and Sister M. Therese Marie of Yuma, Ariz.; and a son, Edward 
of Manitowoc. A son, a brother and a sister preceded him in death during the past 
year.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where ..(line did not print)…
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1959  P. 9 
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[d. 03-14-1959/age 88 yrs.]


MARY ROUILLER

MRS. ROUILLER PASSES TODAY
Funeral Services To Be Held On Friday Morning
Mrs. Frank Rouiller, 65, of 712 North 11th street, died early this morning 
following an illness of a little more than two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart 
church. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Rouiller, nee Mary Lefky, was born in Manitowoc county in 1870. She was 
married to Frank Rouiller, who survives, about 44 years ago. She was a member 
of the Altar society of the Sacred Heart church.
Those who survive, besides Mr. Rouiller, include three daughters, Mrs. Allen 
Melville and Miss Frances Rouiller, both of Milwaukee, and Miss Agnes Rouiller 
of this city; a son, Edwin of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Anton Lefky of 
Manitowoc and Frank of Greenleaf; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Radtke of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Peter Christoffel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adolph Krainik of Denmark; and 
three grandchildren.
The body will lie at the funeral parlors until the time of the services on 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1936 P. 2
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[bur. 1-24-1936/age 65 yrs/cause: diabetus/wife of Frank Rouiller]


ARTHUR S. ROULETTE

Capt. Arthur S. Roulette, 70, of 920 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Roulette was born April 17, 1899, at Green Bay, son of the late Capt. 
P.S. and Alice Spalsbury Roulette. He attended grade school and high schools 
at Green Bay and served as captain with the Reiss Steamship Fleet until his 
retirement in 1968.
He married Margaret Nowbray Nov. 8, 1927, at Green Bay, where they resided 
until 1935 when they moved to Manitowoc. Capt. Roulette was a member of the 
Manitowoc Elks Lodge, the Shipmaster's Assn. and the Holy Name Society of the 
church.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, a sister, Mrs. Jules Gaie, 
of Green Bay; and 13 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of services Friday at 
the funeral home, where memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Elks 
memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1970
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[d. 02-10-1970/age 70 yrs.]
(17 Apr. 1899/Feb. 1970/SSDI)


MARGARET M. ROULETTE

Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) Roulette, 74, of 920 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Roulette, nee Margaret Mowbray, was born July 24, 1899, at Bradford, Ill., 
daughter of the late Wiliam and Maryanne O’Brien Mowbray. She was married to Cpt. 
Arthur S. Roulette Nov. 8, 1927, at Green Bay, residing at Green Bay until 1935 
when they moved to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1970. She 
was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society, Catholic Women’s 
Club, Elks Lodge Auxiliary No. 607 and Shipmasters Auxiliary Assn.
Survivors include two sons, Robert, of Elgin, Ill., and William, of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. Jervis (Mary Alice) Fuller and Mrs. Allen (Ruthanne) Longmeyer, of 
Manitowoc; a sister Mrs. Fred (Monica) Calhoun, of Bradford and 13 grandchildren. 
Two sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1974  P. 22


WILLIAM ROULETTE

William "Bill" Roulette, age 66, of 1003 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
July 15, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at 
Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc. Deacon Ken Nelesen will 
officiate with burial to take place at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Bill was born Sept. 10, 1938 in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Margaret 
Mowbray Roulette. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated with the class 
of 1957 from Lincoln High School. He attended Wentworth Military Academy. He 
was the camp ranger at Jellystone Camp Grounds in Door County. He then worked 
in the construction business until his retirement. Bill played for the Manitowoc 
County Chiefs for 14 years. In 1997, Bill was inducted into the Manitowoc Semi 
Pro Football Hall of Fame and in 1998 he was inducted into the American Football 
Association Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Rick and Tina Roulette, Manitowoc; 
Randal and Cassie Roulette, Sarasota, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law: Robyn and 
Scott Popp, Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren: Kalli and Brysen Roulette, 
Manitowoc; Ryan and Rylee Roulette, Sarasota, Fla.; Sierra and Hunter Popp, 
Scottsdale, Ariz.; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary Alice and Jervis Fuller, 
Manitowoc; Ruthanne and Allen Longmeyer, Manitowoc; and one aunt: Ruth Gaie, De 
Pere. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Bill was preceded 
in death by his parents; and one brother: Robert Roulette. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 
Manitowoc, on Thursday, July 21, 2005, from 5 p.m. until the time of services at 
7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2005


ANNA ROUSE

Mrs. Anna Rouse, 91, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died there Thursday.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rouse, nee Anna Kloida, was born Nov. 8, 1883, at Mishicot, daughter of 
the late Frank and Mary Ribachek Kloida. She was married to Charles Rouse 
Sept. 12, 1905, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death Oct. 22, 1964.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1975  P. 16
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[widow of Charles G. Rouse]


CHARLES ROUSE

Charles G. Rouse, 83, of 712 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died at home Thursday 
night after a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Rouse was born Dec. 16, 1880, on a farm near Branch, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Joseph and Mary Simandel Rouse. He attended Branch township 
school and as a young man was employed for a time at Manitowoc Glue Factory. 
He became an engineer for Northern Grain Elevator Co., later Bartlett-Frazier 
Co., and in 1946 was employed by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. on a part-time 
basis and by Memorial Hospital for several years.
He married Anna Kloida Sept. 12, 1905, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. She 
survives along with a nephew, Clarence Krall, who makes his home since infancy 
with Mr. and Mrs. Rouse and other nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where Manitowoc Odd 
Fellows Lodge No. 55 will conduct a memorial rite at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1964  P. 7 


LEWIS ROUSE

Lewis Rouse, Judge died (eulogy included). 
Manitowoc Herald, 21 Apr 1855
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DIED
Suddenly, in this village, on Tuesday, the 19th inst., Judge Lewis Rouse, aged 
63 years. Judge Rouse had been somewhat indisposed for some time, but not to 
appearance, dangerously and only a few minutes before his death, was seen walking 
in the garden adjoining his residence. He was a native of Rouse's Point on Lake 
Champlain, Essex County, New York and had been a resident of Wisconsin about 30 
years, most of which time he resided at Green Bay. He possessed many kind and 
gentlemanly qualities and was at one time a man of considerable wealth and prominent 
financial standing. His sudden decease may have been caused by apoplexy, as he was 
of plethoric habit and weighed over 300 pounds. His funeral will take place this 
(Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald, Apr. 21, 1855
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(Note: Evergreen cemetery didn't keep records until June of 1860.)
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(Lewis Rouse/bur. between 23 Mar. and 11 Aug. 1855/age 69 yrs./from
record  of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)


ALBERT W. ROWLAY

Albert W. Rowlay, age 87, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at North Ridge. Funeral services 
will be held at 11:00 am Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William 
Van Dynhoven with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 10:00 am Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 until 10:45 am. The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Dec. 5, 2012


ETHEL ROWLAY

TWO RIVERS-
Ethel Rowlay, 84, died Tuesday at her Two Rivers residence.
She was first associated with the newspaper business in Manitowoc in the mid 
1950s and continued to make contributions to various newspapers until two years 
ago.
She and her husband, Albert, resided at 1523-16th St., Apt. 108.
She was a proofreader for the Manitowoc Herald Times and Two Rivers Reporter 
from the mid 1950s until 1969.
After leaving the Manitowoc newspaper, she worked at Kinney's Shoe Store in the 
Mid-Cities Mall and a McNeil's Shoes and Smartwear in Downtown Manitowoc.
She traveled with Rowlay, an electrical construction person who had worked in 26 
states, after they were married in 1970.
They first went to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, then to various other cities in the 
United States. While in these other cities, she contributed travel articles to the 
Herald times Reporter and, until two years ago, to the Post-Crescent, Appleton.
While living in Arizona, she was a contributing writer to the newspaper in Page, 
Ariz., where she wrote features of interest to women, wrote travel articles and 
interviewed people of interest to the general public, according to her husband.
The couple returned to Two Rivers eight years ago. They wintered until recently in 
Myrtle Bach, S.C.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 
with a Mass of Christian Burial taking place at 11 a.m.
Cremation will have taken place prior to services. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, alongside her parents, Otto and Anna Ziegsheim Neuenfeldt.
She was born March 18, 1915, in Manitowoc. She graduated from Lincoln High School 
in 1933, the same year she married Syd Herman.
They were divorced in 1970 and she married Rowlay on Oct. 13, 1970, in Chicago.
In addition to her husband, Albert, she is survived by two sons and a daughter, 
Syd Jr. of Waukesha, Luanne Wopee of Wausau, and Lawrence of Washington, D.C., 
11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 2000  P. 3


RHODA RAYNOR ROWLEY

Mrs. Rhoda R. Rowley, 80, of Urbana, Ill., formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
May 7, at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
Mrs. Rowley, nee Rhoda Raynor, was born Oct. 11, 1900, at Wolcott, N.Y., daughter 
of the late Merney and Frances Granger Raynor. She was married to Robert P. 
Rowley Nov. 2, 1926, at Brockport, N.Y., and the couple came to Manitowoc to 
reside. Mr. Rowley preceded her in death in 1972.
Survivors include a son, Robert J. Rowley of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Barbara and David Opperman of Urbana, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Marion 
Logan of Oxnard, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Visitation with the family will be at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 2 p.m. to 4 
p.m. Sunday. Graveside commital services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate. Memorials may be 
made to Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 1981 P. 3
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[d. Champaign, IL/cremains/widow of Robert P. Rowley]


ROBERT P. ROWLEY

Robert P. Rowley, 71, of 1609 Torrison Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rowley was born April 15, 1901, at Brockfort, N.Y., son of the late 
Scott and Georgietta Palmer Rowley. He attended schools in Brockfort and 
the University of Pennsylvania. He was graduated from the Warden School 
of Finance in 1924. Following his schooling he was employed by the Great 
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., White House Division, Brockfort, coming to 
Manitowoc in 1928, where he was associated with the same company as general 
manager. He retired in 1966. He married Rhonda Raynor Nov. 2, 1926.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 
No. 65, F. & A.M., Wisconsin Scottish Rite Bodies, Tripoli Temple and the 
Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Club. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren; nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday 
until 11:30 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1972
********
Robert P. Rowley, 71, of 1609 Torrison Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital.
Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 9, 1972
********
[d. 09-07-1972/age 71 yrs.]
(b. April 15, 1901/d. Sept. 1972/SSDI)


JOACHIM ROXIEN

The passing of another Manitowoc pioneer came yesterday with the death of 
Joachim Roxien who had been a resident of the city for 48 years. Funeral 
services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Sophia Braasch, 1401 South Tenth street, conducted by Rev. Paul Schoppe. 
Mr. Roxien was born in Mechlenburg-Schwerin, Germany, seventy-nine years 
ago, coming to this county fifty-three years ago and to the city four years 
later. He is survived by three children, William Roxien, Mrs. Hugo Chakoski 
and Mrs. Braasch.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 8, 1920  P. 8 
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[bur 11-10-1920/cause: obstruction of the bowels]


MINNA ROXIEN

DEATH ENDS HER SUFFERING.
Mrs. Joachim Roxien Dies after Undergoing an Operation.
Mrs. Joachim Roxien an old and highly respected resident of this 
city died at her home, 1401 South Main street last night. A 
surgical operation, or the nervous shock produced thereby, was 
the direct cause of her death, though she suffered for more than 
twenty years and the operation, though considered desperate, was 
resorted to as an only hope of prolonging her life. It was a 
chance between life and death and as such was taken. The operation 
was for the removal of foreign growth in the gall glands.
The deceased was 55 years of age and leaves a husband and three 
children. Though sorely afflicted though years of suffering, she 
bore her trials with true womanly patience and resignation, and 
those who knew her best can testify to her unselfish considerate 
nature. To the bereaved husband and children the sympathy of the 
community will be exteneded.
The funeral will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Sunday 
after noon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1898 P. 5
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[Marie/cause: exhaustion]


WILLIAM ROXIEN

William Roxien, 80, retired ship yard foreman, died Thursday night at the home
of his siter, Mrs. Hugo Chakowski, at Grand Rapids, Mich., where he has been
making his home.
The body has been brought to Manitowoc and funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Roxien was born in Germany in 1865, and when a child accompanied his parents
to Wisconsin. He married Miss Emma Gruetzmacher here in 1888 and the couple
observed their golden wedding in 1938. Mr. Roxien was a carpenter and foreman
at the Manitowoc Ship Building company for 44 years before retiring several 
years ago. Mrs. Roxien died in 1941.
Survivors are the sister, Mrs. Chakowski, a niece and four nephews.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday until the hour
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 20, 1945  p.2
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[d. 01-18-1945 at Grand Rapids, MI/age 80 yrs./cause: acute myocardial failure]


ARTHUR M. ROY

Arthur M. Roy, 57, of 921 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at the Veteran’s 
Administration Hospital, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Arthur M. Roy was born March 12, 1911, at Junction City, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Winfred and Edith Wright Roy. He was employed as a welder at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc. A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659, he was a 
veteran of World War II serving as a private first class in the 3rd Camp Head-
quarters from Feb. 7, 1942, until Sept. 3, 1945.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The Rosary will 
be recited at 7 o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1969  P. 11
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[d. at VA Hosp. Milwaukee WI]


ANNA ROZUM    (d. 1946

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ROZUM OF GIBSON AT 96
Resident of County 92 years Taken Monday; Rites on Thursday
Mrs. Anna Rozum, 96, pioneer county resident, died last evening at
the homestead farm in the town of Gibson, now operated by her son, Anton
Rozum.
She was born in Bohemia on Oct. 18, 1849, and came to the United States
with her parents when she was four years old, and immediately the family
settled in this county. Nee Anna Mosterske, she was united in marriage
with John Rozum on Oct. 10, 1867. Her husband preceded her in death 15
years ago.
The funeral will be Thursday morning, 9:30 from the home of the son,
and at 10 o'clock from St. Ann's Catholic church, Francis Creek, with
interment in Evergreen cemetery there. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will
officiate. The body will be removed to the farm home from the Urbanek
and Schlei funeral parlors at Manitowoc at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Survivors include the son; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Zeman of Milwaukee;
a stepsister, Mrs. Antonia Stueber of Peshtigo; 13 grandchildren; 23
great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tuesday, January 8, 1946
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[d. 01-07-1946/age 96 yrs./bur. on J.A. Rozum lot]


ANNIE ROZUM   (d. 1954)

Funeral services for Mrs. John Rozum, 83, former county resident who
died at Pine City, Minn., Friday, were held in that city Monday.
She was born Annie Foreman in Gibson in 1871, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. John Foreman. She was married to John Rozum in 1891
and they located on a farm in Gibson for ten years. They moved to
Milladore, Wis., where her husband operated a tavern and hardware
store for ten years and then moved to Pine City. Her husband died
26 years ago.
Surviving are a son, Edward of Klamath Falls, Ore., daughter Mrs.
Anton Karas of Pine City; brother, John Foreman of Manitowoc; eight
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The body was brought to the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, where friends may call until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 3, 1955  p.13
*******
[Annie Emma/d. 12-31-1954 at Pine City, MN/age 83 yrs./bur. on
J.A. Rozum lot]


ANNIE ROZUM   (d. 1963)

Mrs. Anton Rozum Sr., 77, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died at 9 a.m. Sunday
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis
Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rozum was born Annie Tesarik Sept. 13, 1885, in the Town of
Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zeman Tesarik. June 4,
1907, she was married to Anton Rozum and the couple operated the Rozum
home farm in the Town of Gibson.
The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1957.
Survivors include her husband, three sons, Edward of Rt. 1, Whitelaw,
Anton Jr., of Denmark and John at home; three daughters, Mrs. Victor
(Rose) Gillespie of Brawley, Calif., Mrs. Anita Stoldt of Milwaukee
and Mrs. Walter (Anna) Hoblitzell of Plainfield, N.J.; a brother,
Edward of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 10 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.  Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral hoome where the
Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. by Father Haen.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, August 19, 1963
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[d. 08-18-1963/age 77 yrs./wife of Anton Rozum/bur. on J.A. Rozum lot]


ANTON ROZUM   (d. 1967)

Anton Rozum Sr., 83, former Town of Gibson farmer, died Thursday at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient since July 7.
previous to going to the hospital he resided at Family Heritage Home,
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rozum was born March 28, 1884, in the Town of Gibson, son of the
late Joseph and Anna Rozum  He married Annie Tesarik June 4, 1907, and
the couple farmed in the township until retirement. The couple
observed its golden wedding in 1957. Mrs. Rozum died in August, 1963.
He had served on the school board of the Riverview School and had
been a past director of Maribel State Bank.
Survivors are two sons, Edward, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Anton Jr., of
Melnik, three daughters, Mrs. Victor (Rose) Gillespie, of Brawley,
Calif., Mrs. Anita Stoldt, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Walter (Anna)
Hoblitzell, of Plainfield, N.J., 10 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. A son, a brother and a sister preceded him in
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at
7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, July 27, 1967
*******
[bur. on J.A. Rozum lot]
(Note: His stone reads d. 1969, but this is incorrect because his
obit. is in the 1967 newspaper)


ANTON A. ROZUM   (d. 1977)

Anton Rozum, 62, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Thursday evening at a Neenah 
hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at All Saints 
Catholic Church, Denmark.  The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rozum was born Feb. 11, 1915, in the Town of Gibson, son of the
late Anton and Ann Tesarik Rozum Sr.  He married Arleen Hansen May 16,
1939, at Denmark.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Gerald, of Milwaukee; a brother,
Edward, of Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Gillespie, of
Brawley, Calif., Mrs. Anita Stoldt, of Brookfield, Wis. and Mrs. Ann
Hoblitzell, of Manasquam, N.J. and six grandchildren. A brother, John
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Sunday
where a parish wake will be recited at 8.
Herald Times Reporter  Saturday, June 18, 1977  pg. 3
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[d. at Neenah WI]


ARLENE ROZUM

Arleen J. Rozum, 94, Denmark, passed away Friday morning, May 18,
2012.  She was born February 16, 1918 in Manitowoc County, daughter of
the late Martin and Julia (Hammernik) Hansen.  Arleen was a member of
All Saints Parish, Denmark; was an active volunteer at the Denmark
Senior Citizens Center, and was a driver for Meals on Wheels for many
years.  She also loved tending the flowers she grew at her home.
Arleen was a wonderful mother and grandmother who will be deeply
missed by her family as well as by so many who knew her during her
lifetime.  She is survived by her loving family; her son, (private); 
6 grandchildren and their spouses; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great
great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony;
daughter-in-law, Ellie; and a granddaughter, Susan.
Relatives and friends may call at All Saints Catholic Church, 125 St.
Claude St., Denmark, on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 9:30 until 11:00
a.m.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating.  Burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home is
assisting the family.
Special gratitude is extended by the family to Diane Johnson, who was
Arleen's main caregiver and “Guardian Angel” the past 8 years.  Also
acknowledged is the compassionate care give to Arleen by nurse Laura
Hayes and the staff at Harmony of Denmark for the past 18 months, and
Southern Care Hospice for her last 10 days.  Finally, two
compassionate young ladies – (private) -Arleen and her family greatly 
appreciate you.


DANIEL J. ROZUM

WITNESS IN COURT CASE IS MISSING
Police Asked to Aid in Tracing Dan Rozum, Aged 28
Dan Rozum, 28, wanted as a witness in a civil damage case on trial in
circuit court in which the Lochrs of Fond du Lac are the  plaintiffs
and the Crockers defendants, is missing from home.  Every effort to
locate the man has failed and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rozum,
South Twenty-sixth street, are at a loss to explain the man's failure
to return home.
Rozum attended a dance at the Terrace Gardens Saturday night and
started for home shortly after midnight.  He never arrived home and
seems to have been swallowed up by the earth as no trace can be found
of the man after he left the dance hall.
Family is Worried
Rozum is said to have been willing to take the stand as a witness in
the case and had been subpoenaed.  Rozum is six feet tall, weighs 167
pounds and is capable of taking care of himself under all ordinary
circumstances.  Fear is expressed he  may have met with foul play on
his way home.
The damage case in court is not expected to be completed until
tomorrow morning.  The defense began its testimony this morning and at
noon three witnesses had been sworn.  It is expected the case will
reach the jury some time tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Herald News  Tuesday, February 9, 1926  pg. 2
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NO TRACE IS FOUND TODAY OF DAN ROZUM
Dan Rozum, reported missing to the police Sunday and for who search is
being made, had not been located today and no trace of the missing man
has been found.  Relatives expressed fear that Rozum has met with foul
play or has been spirited from the city but nothing to base this upon
has been learned by the police, aside from the fact that he was
summoned as a witness in a civil damage case in court.
Rozum is 28 and six feet tall.  A description of the missing man has
been furnished all departments of the state in connection with the
search being made.
Manitowoc Herald News  Wednesday, February 10, 1926  pg. 2
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Brother Here To Aid In Search
Edward Rozum, a brother of Dan Rozum who has been missing for a week,
arrived in the city this morning from Pine City, Minn. To assist in
the search for the missing man.  With his father he started out this
morning to trace several slight clues which have been received but up
until 2 o'clock this afternoon no progress to solving the mystery of
the disappearance had been made.
Manitowoc Herald News  Saturday, February 13, 1926  pg. 2
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Have You Seen This Man Within The Past Few Days?
With nearly a week passed since his disappearance no trace has been
found of Daniel Rozum, 28, who dropped from sight after leaving the
Terrace Gardens where he had attended a dance early Sunday morning.
Relatives are much alarmed in fear that the missing man has met with
an accident or foul play and with the aid  of the police a nation wide
search has been instituted.
Mr. Rozum, whose photo appears above, is 6 feet tall, weight about 165
pounds, light complexion, gray eyes and at the time of his
disappearance wore a black suit, with light white stripes, black shoes
and had a wrist watch.
Any information concerning the missing man should be communicated to
J. A. Rozum, 416 South 26th street, Manitowoc or to the police
department.
Manitowoc Herald News  Saturday, February 13, 1926  pg. 6
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NO TRACE OF ROZUM, MISSING EIGHT DAYS
A report that Dan Rozum had been seen at Valders a week ago today with
two other men was made to the police station yesterday.  The three men
walked into a saloon at that village last Monday afternoon and
remained for only a few minutes.  One of the men, according to the
report made, answered the description of the missing man but no
further trace of the trio has been found.  It is possible a mistake
was made in the identification as the one making the report was not
acquainted with Rozum.
Up until noon today there had been no new developments in the search
and cards were mailed today to all police departments in the state and
to outside points enlisting aid in the search for Rozum who has been
missing for eight days now.
Manitowoc Herald News  Monday, February 15, 1926  pg. 2
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ROZUM MAY BE IN LUMBER CAMP NEAR PELICAN
Is Dan Rozum at a lumber camp near Pelican Lake?
That is the question which will be answered sometime late this
afternoon and which may solve the mystery of the disappearance of the
local man more than a week ago.  Mrs. Matt Porteu, who arrived here
today with her little son for a  visit with relatives, says a man who
answers the description of Rozum asked for something to eat at her
home last Friday.  She fed him and he also visited the home of a
neighbor and a restaurant.  Later the man is said to have gone to a
lumber camp about eight miles from Pelican Lake seeking work.
The man, who tallies with the description of Rozum, told of having
been compelled to leave a place near Racine as  result of getting into
trouble with a girl and claimed to be “flat broke.”  Rozum worked at
Kenosha shortly before he disappeared from this city and an
investigation will be made at Pelican to determine whether it is the
Manitowoc man who is at the lumber camp.
Manitowoc Herald News  Tuesday, February 16, 1926  pg. 9
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ROZUM BODY FOUND IN RIVER TODAY
MISSING MAN MET DEATH IN FALL OFF DOCK
No Marks and Rumor of Mystery in Death Unfounded
Missing since the night of February 5, when he failed to return home
from attending a dance at the opera house the body of Daniel Rozum,
28, was taken from the river this morning when it was discovered by
Charles McMullen while at work for the A. H. Pitz company.  The body
was sighted floating east of the Boiler Works plant on the south side
of the river and was recovered by the police who took charge of it.
Rozum, a son of J. A. Rozum, was identified by a wrist watch he wore
and a letter found in the pocked completed the identification.  The
body was badly decomposed and the clothing covered with mud.  It is
believed that Rozum walked off the docks probably at Ninth street and
the body was carried out to the harbor by the current.  No marks were
found on the body and the death is believed to have been accidental,
due to confusion of the man in direction after he left the dance hall
shortly after midnight on the night of his disappearance.
Rumors of Foul Play
At time of Rozum's disappearance relatives were inclined to believe
that he had met with foul play or been spirited away from the city.
He had been summoned as a witness in a damage suit in circuit court to
be called the next week but investigation failed to reveal any reason
for his absence.  A nation wide search was instituted for the man
whose photograph was sent broadcast by the police and several reports
that Rozum or a man answering his description had been seen in various
localities in and out of the state were found to be untrue when
followed up.
J. A. Rozum, father of the dead man, assisted in identification of the
body when it was found today.  He had reported the disappearance to
the police February 7 when his son failed to return home after leaving
the night of February 5.  It was established that Rozum attended the
dance and started for home shortly after midnight and that he was
apparently in good health and had not been drinking.
Rozum, 28 years old, was six feet tall and weighed about 175 pounds,
is a son of J. A. Rozum and had resided here for six years.  He was
born in Gibson, August 20, 1898 and later lived at Miladore, this
state and at Pine City, Minn. Before coming here.  He was employed as
an automobile mechanic at the George Sladky garage and for some time
was an inspector in the Ajax plant at Racine.
Besides his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rozum, Sr., 26th street, he is
survived by one brother Edward at Pine City, Minn., and a sister Mrs.
Anton Carus of Styrene, N. D.
No Inquest To Be Held
It was decided this afternoon that no inquest would be held.
Relatives of Rozum asked an inquiry but after examination of the body
the district attorney and coroner said none was necessary.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 from St. Paul's Catholic 
church.
Manitowoc Herald News  Wednesday, April 14, 1926  pg. 2


JOHN ROZUM   (d. 1964)

John Rozum, 36, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a hear
attack Tuesday afternoon at his home in the Town of Two Rivers.  He
died while telephoning his doctor for assistance.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville.  The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rozum was born Dec. 12, 1927, in the Town of Gibson, son of Anton
Rozum and the late Annie Tesarik Rozum.  He attended Riverview Grade
School and was graduated from Mishicot High School in 1945.  He
resided with his parents and was engaged in farming.  He was president
of the Brockville Unit of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective
Assn.
Surviving are his father, Anton Sr., of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two
brothers, (private); three sisters, (private) and nieces and nephews.  
His mother died in August of 1963.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where
Father Haen will lead recitation of the Rosary at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, October 7, 1964  pg. T-7
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Rozum Funeral
Funeral services for John Rozum, 36, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who died
Tuesday, were at 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville,
the Rev. John Haen officiating.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were Clarence Podrabsky, John Wagner, Paul Schmoock Sr.,
Emil Stransky, Norman Pech and John Suchomel.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday, October 9, 1964  pg. T-3
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[John James/d. 10-06-1964/at Gibson WI/age 36 yrs./bur. on
Anton Rozum and J.A. Rozum lot]


JOHN A. ROZUM   (d. 1928)

John A. Rozum, 59, died at his home at 416 South Twenty-sixth street at 
6:30pm Tuesday, death was due to apoplexy, the deceased being ill since 
last Thursday. 
The deceased was born in the Town of Gibson and for many years conducted 
a farm in that township and was married at Francis Creek 37 years ago to 
Annie E. Foreman. Following their marriage the couple moved to Milladore 
County, Wis., where they operated a farm for seven years, then moved to 
Pine City, Minn., where they remained until seven years ago when they came 
to this city to reside at 416 South Twenty-sixth street. Since arriving in 
Manitowoc Mr. Rozum had been retired. Surviving besides his widow are his 
son, Edward, in Pine City, Minn., and a daughter, Julia, also in Pine City; 
one son, Daniel, died three years ago. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Rozum of Francis Creek survive and one brother, Anton, Francis Creek, and 
a sister, Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman, Brockville, Wis., and eight grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 9am at the St. Paul Catholic 
church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating with burial at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Times, Wednesday, October 03, 1928, Page 2
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[bur. 10-4-1928/cause: heart disease/bur. on J.A. Rozum lot]


JOSEPH ROZUM

Gibson Resident Since 1855 passes At Home Of Son
Joseph Rozum, 83, a resident of the town of Gibson since 1855 and for
the past several years living a retired life at the home of his son
there, passed away Monday afternoon.  He had been in poor health for
the past three years.  Born in Bohemia he came to America when a young
man and settled in the town of Gibson, where he took up farming.  He
was married there Oct. 10, 1867 to Anna Mostersky who survives him
with one son, Anton of Gibson, and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman of
this city.  Another son, John preceded his father in death seventeen
months ago.  There are fourteen grandchildren and sixteen
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from the home
of Anton Rozum and at ten o'clock from the Francis Creek Catholic
church.
Manitowoc Herald News  Tuesday, May 11, 1930  pg. 14
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[bur. 3-13-1930/age 83 yrs/died at Gibson, WI/cause: exhaustion-
old age/bur. on J.A. Rozum lot]


GABRIEL RUBIO

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Manitowoc, for Gabriel Rubio, 68, of route 1, Denmark, who 
died Friday afternoon. The Rev. E. M. Wegner of the First Baptist church 
Manitowoc, officiated with burial in Evergeen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rubio was born in Mexico in 1882 and came north yearly to work for the 
Lakeside Packing company, Manitowoc. Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. 
Jose Dias of route 1 Denmark; three sons, Margrito and Macario of route 1, 
Denmark, and Gabriel Jr., stationed with the U.S. army in Alaska; step son 
Juan Luna of route 1, Denmark; sister, Mrs. Conception Johnson of Laredo, 
Texas, and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1950  P. 14
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[d. 12-15-1950/age 68 yrs.]


CRESENCE M. RUDEBECK

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathias J. Rudebeck, 83, who died unexpectedly late
Saturday afternoon of a heart attack at her home, 610 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc,
were held at 2:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiated and burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Cresence M. Seidl was born April 13, 1873, at Kewaunee, daughter of
the late Wolfgang and Anna Gruber Seidl. She was married at Kewaunee Aug. 22,
1896, and the couple came to Manitowoc from that city in 1925. Mr. Rudebeck died
in 1933.
Mrs. Rudebeck was a member of the Lo?s Society of First Presbyterian Church and
the Order of Eastern Star.
During World War I Mrs. Rudebeck was chairman of the Red Cross for Kewaunee
County.
Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Archie Last and Mrs. William D. Grabinsky
of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 31, 1956 p.15
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[d. 12-29-1956/age 83 yrs./bur. on Mrs. M.J. Rudebeck lot]


MATHIAS J. RUDEBECK

M.J. RUDEBECK DIES TODAY AT HIS RESIDENCE
Pioneer Leader of Kewaunee Dies Here; Was Business Man, Farmer, Banker
Matthias J. Rudebeck, 59, pioneer farmer, banker and business man of 
Kewaunee county, who since 1921 has been a Manitowoc resident, died at 
the family home, 610 North Fourth street, this morning.
On Labor Day last Mr. Rudebeck suffered injuries in an automobile 
accident at Bellevue, north of Denmark, when his car was struck by 
that of another motorist and overturned. Since that time the deceased 
had failed in health.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. in charge 
of Rev. Phipps of the Presbyterian church, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Rudebeck was born on a farm in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, 
July 11, 1873, and took up farming when he grew to manhood. He was 
married there in 1896 to Miss Cresence M. Seidl of Kewaunee and they 
made their home on the farm for a time and later moved to the city of 
Kewaunee.
There the deceased entered the business and civic life of the city, 
engaging in the real estate and insurance business. He was instrumental 
in organizing the Farmers and Merchants State bank in Kewaunee and after 
retiring from that institution was one of the organizers of the Dairymen's 
State bank at Kewaunee. He was a director and the first vice president of 
the latter bank.
Public Spirited
While a resident of Kewaunee Mr. Rudebeck joined in the councils of the 
merchants and citizens there on many public projects. In 1924 he moved 
from Kewaunee to Manitowoc to engage in the real estate and insurance 
business in this city. In April of 1930 he suffered a stroke, but had 
practically recovered from it, when he was seriously injured in the 
automobile accident last September, from which he never rallied.
Besides his widow he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Archie (Carmen) 
Last and Mrs. William D. (Roma) Grabinsky, both of this city and Sylvia, 
a student nurse at the Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. 
Leo Vogt and Mrs. A.M. Jenkyn, both of this city, and three grandchildren 
(private), all of this city.
Mr. Rudebeck was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge at Kewaunee.
The remains will be removed to the home on North Fourth street from the 
Pfeffer parlors on Thursday afternoon and may be viewed there up to the 
time of the funeral services on Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 15, 1933 P.2
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[Matt J./bur. 02-18-1933/age 59 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


FLORENCE HANSON RUDIE

Mrs. Florence H. Rudie, 87, of 722 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning, December 10, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel. The 
Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rudie was born September 29, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
William and Fredricka Keune Williamson. Mrs. Rudie attended Manitowoc School 
System. She continued her education at Greg Business School of Chicago. Mrs. 
Rudie then returned to Manitowoc where she worked for O. Torrison company as a 
bookkeeper from 1916 until 1979 when she retired. She married Elton Hanson and 
he preceded her in death in 1923. She then married Oscar Rudie and he preceded 
her in death in 1953. Mrs. Rjd (sic) Rudie was a member of Rebecca Lodge Number 
18 in Manitowoc of which she held all offices. She was past president of District 
Number 14. Mrs. Rudie was Marshall in the Rebecca Assembly in the State of 
Wisconsin. She was a member of 400 Club Lodge. Mrs. Rudie was a member of First 
Lutheran Church, Altar Guild of the church, First Lutheran Church Women and a 
confirmation and Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Rudie was also a member of the church 
choir.
Survivors include a son-in-law, William A. Bryant of Manitowoc; a sister and a 
brother-in-law, Margaret and Alfred Wanke of Sturgeon Bay; seven grandchildren, 
Mrs. Ronald (Lenore) Jost, Robert L. Bryant, Rickie Jean Beilfuss, Mrs. Thomas 
(Katherine) Rozanski, Grant Lee Bryant, Randall S. Bryant and Mrs. James (Candace) 
Ritzenthaler; nine great grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. William P. 
(Paige) Bryant; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survived. She 
was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Bryant; a grandson, William Patrick 
Bryant; two brothers and a sisters (sic) sister.
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1984 P. 3
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[cremains/widow of Elton Hanson and Oscar Rudie]


GILBERT RUDIE

DIES ON FARM WHERE HE LIVED FOR FIFTY YEARS 
Gulbrant (sic) Rudie, pioneer settler of Manitowoc county died today in the 
home north of the city which he had occupied for more than fifty years 
continuously. Death came as result of an illness of more than two years duration, 
caused by paralysis and other ailments. Mr. Rudie was 88 years of age.
Decedent was a native of Norway, born May 7, 1835 and came to Manitowoc county 
in 1872 with his wife and three children, the wedding of the couple having taken 
place in Norway 63 years ago. Mrs. Rudie survives her husband, together with 
seven children, Mrs. Thorval Saatrud, Carlstead, Minn.; Holsten Rudie, Gillett; 
Knut Rudie, Milwaukee, John of Two Rivers, Mrs. Hannah Kirkevold and Oscar at 
the home farm and Mrs. Lars Aslackson, this city.
The Rudie home, where Mrs. Kirkevold took care of her father during his last years, 
is located two and one-half miles north of the city. Mr. Rudie was employed in the 
building of the North Western railway line between this city and Two Rivers when it 
was constructed years ago.
Mr. Rudie was a member of the First Lutheran church and up to his illness was active 
in the church. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the Rev. Ristad will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 25, 1923  P. 1
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[cause: chronic myocarditis/bur on H.G. Rudie lot]


JOHN RUDIE

John Rudie, 80, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient seven days following a stroke. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland I. Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Rudie was born in Manitowoc County, Oct. 26, 1877, son of the late Gulbarand 
and Marit Johnsrud Rudie. He never married. He had been employed as a draftsman 
and estimator by Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, where he began when 19. He 
retired when 65. For years he had been a member of the Hamilton Band and of the 
Brotherhood of the church.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 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.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1958  P. 11
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[d. 05-22-1958/age 80 yrs.]


MABEL H. RUDIE

Mabel Hannah Rudie
birth: 8 October 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 8 July 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: H.G. Rudie
mother: Bertha
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[age 9 yrs./cause:acute bronchitis]


MARY RUDIE

SECOND EARLY DAY PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Mary Rudie, Aged 87, Is Summoned After Short Illness of Three Weeks
Mrs. Mary Rudie, aged 87, widow of the late G.H. Rudie, prominent Manitowoc 
county farmer, died on the Rudie homestead on Manitowoc Route 7, Sunday 
afternoon. Mrs. Rudie, nee Johnsrud, a Norwegian by birth, has made this 
county her home nearly sixty years and is the second of early day Norwegian 
settlers and pioneers of this county to pass within a few days.
Death did not come wholly unexpected, Mrs. Rudie having taken ill three weeks 
ago, since which time her condition has been on the decline and the end came 
peacefully yesterday afternoon, complications incident to old age being 
responsible for death.
Born at Valders, Norway, May 6, 1839 Mrs. Rudie would have reached her eighty-
eighth year next May. Deceased spent the early days of her life in the Norwegian 
town of which she was born and at the age of 21, in 1860, she was married to 
Gilbert H. Rudie and twelve years after their marriage the couple removed to 
this country, entering New York harbor on July 4, 1872, amid the revelry and 
celebration of a Fourth of July celebration, their first glimpse of America.
Lived Here Over 55 Years
Upon landing, the couple made their way to this city and took residence on a 
farm on now Route 7 and have lived there since that time. Mr. Rudie died three 
and a half years ago after he had made his farm one of the most prosperous in 
the county and won success.
Mrs. Rudie is survived by three daughters and four sons and 28 grandchildren, 
24 great grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Tollef Skatrud, Kalrsted, Minn., 
Mrs. Hanna Kirkevold at home and Mrs. Lars Aleckson of this city. The sons are 
Holstein of Gillette, Knute whose whereabouts are unknown at present, John of 
Two Rivers and Oscar at home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home 
on Route 7 to the First Lutheran church in this city of which Mrs. Rudie had 
been a member for more than 55 years, being a charter member of the Ladies Aid 
Society and was made an honorary member in late years. Rev. Ristad will conduct 
services at the church at two o'clock and burial will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, Januray 31, 1927 P. 2
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[bur. 02-02-1927/cause: Valvular heart disease/bur. on H.G. Rudie lot]


OSCAR RUDIE

Oscar Rudie, 67, of ___ N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Roland Schwandt officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Born July 9, 1885, on the homestead farm, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, he married the former 
Florence Williamson-Hanson in 1904. He retired three years ago after being 
employed by the Heresite and Chemical Company, Manitowoc. A singer of note, Mr. 
Rudie was much in demand as a soloist and sang for __ years in the First Lutheran 
Church choir until he became ill. He was a former member of the Men’s Club of the 
church and was past grand of the Manitowoc Odd Fellows lodge N. 55. 
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Bryant of Jacksonville, Fla.; a 
son, Raymond of Minneapolis; a brother, John of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and six grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10 
a.m. Monday when the body will be removed to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1953  P. 10 
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[d. 02-13-1953/age 67 yrs.]


ADELINE RUDOLPH

Miss Adeline Rudolph died early Sunday afternoon following a short illness at 
her home, 1809 S. 10th St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Miss Rudolph was born at Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb 
Rudolph. For 23 years she was associated with the Rudolph Floral Co. of Manitowoc 
and since 1929 had retired and lived with a sister, Miss Hulda Rudolph. 
She is survived by two brothers, Richard and Hugo of Manitowoc, and two sisters, 
Miss Hulda Rudolph of Manitowoc and Mrs. V. J. Wollmar of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1955  P. 15
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[d. 05-08-1955/age 83 yrs./cause: broncho-pneumonia/bur. on Gottlieb Rudolph lot]


ANNA L. RUDOLPH

Death claimed Miss Anna Rudolph at the hospital this morning, following an 
operation which she underwent on Saturday. Decedent had for twenty years been 
employed by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. company and was well known. She is survived 
by three brothers, Fred and William, of this city and Charles of Chicago and by 
two sisters, Mrs. A. Howard and Miss Dora Rudolph.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 12, 1920  P. 4
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[bur. 05-15-1920/cause: endometritis salpingitis/bur. on Ernst Rudolph lot]
(Anna Louise Rudolph/d. May 12, 1920/from burial records of St. John's United
Church of Christ)


AUGUSTA E. RUDOLPH

Mrs. Richard Rudolph, 82, of 1209 Marshall street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at her home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. C. H. Phipps, D.D., of the First Presbyterian church, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rudolph, nee Augusta Eberhardt, was born in 1868 on the homestead farm 
in Newton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Eberhardt, and moved 
to the city of Manitowoc 56 years ago. She was married to Richard Rudolph in 
1894. 
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Miss Verna Rudolph, teacher at Lincoln 
high school, Manitowoc; two brothers, Henry of Manitowoc and William of route 
2, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Sampe and Mrs. Emma Meisnest of 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rudolph was one of the oldest members of the Firest Presbyterian church, 
Manitowoc, and was a member of the Ladies society of the church and of the 
Order of Eastern Star, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home 
from 2 p.m. Thursday until time of services on Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 01-17-1951/age 82 yrs./bur. on Richard Rudolph lot]


BABY RUDOLPH    (d. 1867)

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT-On Tuesday last a little child of Mr. Rudolph, living on the 
south side, was missed from home, and search was made for it about the premises 
and throughout the town, but without success. Towards night, a member of the 
family went to draw a bucket of water from a barrel filled with rain water, when 
the child was found in it a corpse, it having in some manner, while playing about 
it, fell in and got drowned.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 10, 1867  P. 1


BERTHA L. RUDOLPH

Mrs. William Rudolph, 81, of 2001 Western avenue, died Wednesday afternoon at 
a nurses home in Howards Grove.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Rudolph, nee Bertha Klug, was born in this city in 1866 and in 1896 was 
married to Mr. Rudolph, who for many years was employed as a blacksmith at the 
Rahr Malting company. He died last April.
Survivors are a son, Reuben of this city; four nieces and four nephews. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 01-07-1948, Sheboygan, WI/age 81 yr/bur. on Art Bartel and Wm. Rudolph lot]


CAROLINE RUDOLPH

Mrs. Lena Rudolph, widow of the late Ernst Rudolph and an aged resident, died 
at her home on Fifteenth street Monday from infirmities incident to her advanced 
age, Mrs. Rudolph being 76 years old. She had been in ill health some time. 
Decedent is survived by six children, Wm., Fred, Charles, Mrs. Alb. Howarth, 
Misses Anna and Dora. Three brothers, Wm. And Fred Hacker, Bloomington, and 
William Hacker, this city and one sister, Mrs. Kunz, this city, also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 9, 1909  P. 1
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Death Tuesday morning, after a long illness with old age debility, 
of 76-year old Mrs. Caroline Rudolph, the widow of Ernst Rudolph 
who died 7 years ago. She is survived by 6 children and a host of 
grandchildren, as well as 3 brothers and a sister. The funeral will 
be held this afternoon from St. John’s Evangelical Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1909
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Mrs. Caroline Rudolph, a pioneer resident of this city, died at her home here 
Tuesday morning, aged 76 years. The deceased came to this city in 1857 and was 
married the following year to Ernst Rudolph. Mr. Rudolph died seven years ago. 
Six children, Fred, William, Charles, Mrs. J. Howarth, Dora and Ann Rudolph 
and three brothers and one sister survive. The funeral occurs today from St. 
John’s church, interment being at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 11, 1909
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[bur. 11-11-1909/cause: senility]


CHARLES RUDOLPH

A message received here today advised of the death in Chicago this morning of 
Charles Rudolph, 87, formerly of this city and a retired railroad man. While a 
resident of Manitowoc, he was employed as a yard master by the railroad.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Mollie Rudolph of Chicago and a son, Harry of 
California.
The body will arrive on the North Western train Friday at 2:20 p.m. and will be 
taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial.  There will be Masonic rites at the 
grave.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1947  P. 2
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[Charles H/bur 04-25-1947/died 04-23-1947 in Chicago IL/age 87 yrs/
bur on Emma Rudolph lot]


CLARA RUDOLPH

Mrs. Hugo Rudolph, 80, formerly of 1811 S. 105h St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Rudolph, the former Clara Reif, was born Jan. 23, 1885, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late William and Minnie Levenhagen Reif. She attended local 
schools and was graduated from the third Ward High School. She was married 
Aug. 3, 1911, to Mr. Rudolph. He preceded her in death in September, 1964. 
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church Ladies Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William Plumb, of Manitowoc and two grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1965  P. 9 
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[Clara T. Rudolph/d. 06-19-1965/age 80 yrs./widow of Hugo Rudolph]
********
One week ahead of the time friends thought the event was to be celebrated, 
Hugo Rudolph, a well known businessman of the city and Miss Clara Reif were 
wedded today, the ceremony being performed at the home of the bride's sister, 
Mrs. Wm. Groelle, So. Thirteenth St., Rev. Machmiller officiated and the 
wedding was a very quiet one, only a few relatives being present. Mr. Rudolph 
and bride have departed one a honeymoon trip to the Dells and will return to 
take up their home here in two weeks. 
Though friends knew of the approaching marriage, it was thought that the wedding 
was to take place next week in the announcement that the couple were wedded today 
will be a surprise, even to relatives who were not let into the secret. Mr. and 
Mrs. Rudolph are among the best known young people of this city. The bride has 
been a member of the clerical force at Schuette Bros. Co., for several years and 
is an efficient and capable young lady. Mr. Rudolph is in the Dempsey Block and 
has been successful. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph will make their home on So. Tenth Street 
and will be at home to friends Sept. 1.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 3, 1911 page 1


DORA RUDOLPH    (d. 1939)

Miss Dora Rudolph, 69, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. 
She had been ill several months.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., from the Leschke 
funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Rudolph was born in this city and always made her home here or 
in the county. She was employed as a housekeeper in numerous homes.
Survivors are two brothers, Charles of Chicago, and William of this 
city; three nephews and six nieces. A sister, Mrs. Nellie Howarth 
died last February.
The body may be viewed tonight after 7:30 o'clock at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 2, 1939 P.2
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[cause: abdominal carcinoma/bur. on Ernst Rudolph lot]
(Dora Rudolph/d. Aug. 2, 1939 age 69 yrs. 4 mo. 14 da./from burial
records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


DORIS (SALOMON) RUDOLPH

Mrs. Fred Rudolph of this city died on Tuesday morning. She had been ill for 
some time. She was 71 years old and was born in Hoberstadt, Saxony. She 
came to Manitowoc 42 years ago and was married to Fred Rudolph in 1860. 
The couple had no children but adopted a son, Wm. Rudolph, now a civil engineer. 
Mrs. Rudolph's brothers were quite prominent in public life. Governor Solomon 
and General Solomon were her brothers.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 30, 1899 pg. 3
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Mrs. Doris Rudolph, wife of Fritz Rudolph, died Tues. morning. The death was
not entirely unanticipated because she has been ill for 6 weeks and since the 
beginning of the month got considerably worse. The family did everything to 
cure her illness to no avail. Mrs. Rudolph was born 21 Mar. 1828 in Halberstadt, 
the daughter of toll collector Gustav Salomon. In 1855 she came with her parents 
to America and settled with them in the city of Manitowoc. In 1860 she married 
Fritz Rudolph, one of the most prominent German residents of our city. They had 
no children of their own, but adopted the son of Mrs. Hottelmann, Mrs. Rudolph’s 
sister, who has grown into a fine man. In addition to her husband she is survived 
by a brother, former Governor of Wisconsin, Edward Saloman, now living in Frankfurt 
am Main, Germany. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Generals Fritz and 
Eberhard Saloman and Mr. Hermann Saloman; as well as two sisters, one of whom was 
referred to above. Her death is a severe blow to her husband who is now in his 78th 
year. Her funeral will take place at 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899
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Die Wahrheit #149, 4 April 1890:  28 March 1899
Died last night — Died after a long illness.  
Born 21 March 1828 area of Halberstadt, daughter of Head Revenue collector, 
Gustav Salomon. In 1855 came here with parents and settled near Manitowoc.  
Married Fritz Rudolph in 1860. No children born to couple but they adopted 
a son of Mrs. Hottelman, sister of deceased. Only a brother of Mrs. Rudolph 
who now lives in Frankfort Am Main remains of the sisters and brothers of 
Mrs. Rudolph. Preceding her in death were Edward S. (Gov of WI), Gen’l Fritz 
and Eberhard Salomon as well as Herman Salomon and Mrs. Hottelman. Burial on 
Thursday at 2 pm.
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Dorothea Rudolph
birth: 21 March 1828 Halberstadt, Saxony, Germany
death: 28 March 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Christopher Salomon
mother: Dorothea
spouse: Frederick Rudolph
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: heart disease]


EMILIE RUDOLPH

MRS. RUDOLPH, CITY PIONEER, CALLED TO REST
Mrs. Emilie Rudolph, pioneer resident of Manitowoc who since the age 
of 12 years had made her home here, passed away at her home 1809 S. 
Tenth street at midnight last night, aged 84 years. Mrs. Rudolph would 
have been 84 on her next birthday, May 10, this year.
Funeral services will be held from the home Thrusday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, Rev. Weber officiating.
The death of Mrs. Rudolph was due to infirmities incident to her 
advanced age, she having been in failing health for some time, 
although her condition had not been considered serious. She retained 
her faculties to the end and passed calmly and peacefully as one going 
to sleep.
Mrs. Rudolph was born in Germany and came here as a girl with her 
parents. She was married 66 years ago to Gottlieb Rudolph who preceded 
her in death twenty years ago. The mother of ten children, Mrs. Rudolph 
is survived by four daughters and two sons, Misses Adeline and Hulda 
Rudolph, Mrs. F.C. Robinson, Richard and Hugo, of this city, and Mrs. 
Victor Volmer, of Milwaukee. One brother Carl Schwartz of Brillion and 
a sister Mrs. H.J. Jalass of Milwaukee also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, March 24, 1925 P.2


EMMA RUDOLPH

MRS. C. RUDOLPH, FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT CHICAGO 
Mrs. Charles Rudolph, former resident of this city, died at the family home 
in Chicago at 1:30 this morning, death being due to heart trouble. 
Mrs. Rudolph, nee Emma Hopf, was born in this city in 1860 and will be 
remembered by many residents of this city. She was a member of the Eastern 
Star, and is survived by her husband and two children, a son, Harry, being 
a resident of Los Angeles, Cal., while the daughter, Mollie, made her home 
with her parents.
Two brothers, Charles and Emil Hopf, of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Ida 
Krumm, of Chicago also survive.
The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial at Evergreen cemetery.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed and await word from the son in 
Los Angeles.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 26, 1923  P. 1
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Funeral of Mrs. Rudolph Tomorrow 
The body of Mrs. Charles Rudolph, former resident of this city who died at 
Chicago, will arrive tonight over the Chicago & North Western at 9:41. The 
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the chapel at Evergreen cemetery 
with the Rev. M.S. Weber officiating. Mrs. Rudolph was a member of the Eastern 
Star and the order was in charge of funeral services which were held at Chicago 
this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 1, 1923  P. 8 
********
[03-02-1923/age 62 yrs/cause: percarditis]


ERNST RUDOLPH

LAST CALL HAS SOUNDED
Pioneer Resident of Manitowoc Responds to Pass From Life
The trumpet call of death has sounded to the ears of another early 
resident of Manitowoc and Ernst Rudolph has passed into the unveiled 
future. After a severe illness of three weeks the struggle was ended 
at an early hour this morning, his demise occurring at the home 1035 
South Fifteenth street. The announcement will be received with sorrow. 
Deceased was a native of Germany and was born in the year 1823. For 
fifty years he had been known in Manitowoc county having made his home 
here for that period. During the past ten years he had lived a retired 
life enjoying domestic happiness with his aged wife who has been his 
companion since 1857 and having the respect of the entire community. 
As assistant to his brother conducting a business enterprise he became 
widely known. 
Besides his wife, six children survive him. They are Charles of Chicago, 
Fred, William, and Mrs. J.A. Howarth and two daughters at home in this 
city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 17, 1902, Page 1
*******
Ernst Rudolph, a well-known resident of our city, died Fri. morning following a 
3-week confinement with pneumonia. The deceased was born 10 May 1823 in Arnstadt,
Thuringia, and came to America with his brothers in 1852 (Fritz Rudolph, who
died last winter, and Gottlob Rudolph, a resident in the 5thWard). The 3 brothers
first settled on a farm in Town Newton, later moving to Manitowoc. The deceased
leaves a widow and 6 children as well as the above mentioned brother and one sister,
Mrs. Hemleben in Dubuque. The heavily attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon
at the city cemetery. Pastor Nagel of the Evangelical St. Johannes Church delivered
the funeral oration
Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902
*******
Ernst Rudolph
birth: 10 May 1823 Germany
death: 7 January 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Carl Rudolph
mother: Anna
spouse: Caroline
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: Birth day and death day doesn't match tombstone)
*******
[cause: pneumonia]
*******
(Ernst Rudolph/b. May 10, 1823 in Arnstadt, Thurigen, emigrated in 1852, 
married Caroline Hacker in 1857. This marriage was blessed by 4 sons and
4 daughters. He suffered extended gall bladder trouble and died Jan. 17, 
1902 of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters./From
burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


FRED J. RUDOLPH

F. J. RUDOLPH, 72, CITY PIONEER 
Fred. J. Rudolph, 72, for nearly fifteen years janitor at the Washington school, 
but who, for the past two years has been confined to his bed by sickness, passed 
away last night at the family home, 102 South Fifteenth street. The deceased was 
born in this city Dec. 18, 1857 and always made his home here. He was married 
here in 1892 to Ida Miller, who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Edward 
Schaefer, Mrs. Nic Zimmer and Mrs. Archie Fischer all of this city. Three grand-
children, two brothers, Charles of Chicago and William of this city and two 
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Howarth and Dora both of Manitowoc, also survive.
Mr. Rudolph served faithfully as janitor of the Washington school ___ ___ health 
two years ago forced him to give up the position. He was a member of the Modern 
Woodmen and the Maccabee orders. The remains will be brought to the family home 
on south Fifteenth street Saturday afternoon where they may be viewed.
Burial will take place on Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 12, 1930  P. 2
********
RUDOLPH FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY 
Funeral services for the late Fred Rudolph, 72, will be held from the St. John’s 
Evangelical church at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon with interment taking place at 
Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate at the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 13, 1930  P. 4
********
[cause: complication of chronic cystitis]


FREDA A. RUDOLPH

Freda A. Rudolph, age 88, formerly of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
March 9, 1996, at St. Mary's Nursing Home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1996, at the Jens 
Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Stephen Schuette with 
cremation having taken place and burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born October 23, 1907, in Mount Horeb, Wis., daughter of the late Henry 
and Amelia Kably Kahl. She married Ruben Rudolph June 19, 1945, in Manitowoc. 
She is a former member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Allen Herzog, Sheboygan 
Falls; two grandchildren, Dawn and Erik Herzog, Sheboygan Falls. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rueben in 1989, one brother and 
one sister.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the Jens 
Funeral Home.
A Memorial has been established in her name.
The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1996 P. A2
********
[cremains/widow of Ruben W. Rudolph]


FRITZ RUDOLPH    (d.1901)

Fritz Rudolph died last Sat. morning, one of the first German settlers of our
county. He would have been 88 yrs. of age on Fri. next week. He was born in 
Arnstadt, Thuringia, on 08 Mar. 1813. He received a sound schooling in Germany, 
then learned the dyer's trade which he pursued throughout Germany and Austria. 
He came to America in 1848 and spent a year in Philadelphia before coming to 
Manitowoc in 1849. With his brothers Gottlob and Ernst as well as his brother-
in-law, he worked a farm in Town Newton. Two years later he moved to Manitowoc 
and opened a wine and liquor business which prospered. In 1860 he married Doris 
Salomon, a sister of Governor Edward Salomon,  with whom he lived a happy but 
childless marriage until her death in Mar., 1899. Though he has no children of 
his own he raised the orphaned children of his brother-in-law and formally 
adopted one of them, Wilhelm. He gave up the wine business in 1886 and pursued 
the life of a private man, giving his attention to his garden. Every morning and 
every evening he was seen taking a walk through the streets of our city, always 
stopping to chat with friends, until last Christmas when the walks had to stop. 
He grew weaker and weaker until on Sun., 8 days ago, he was no longer able to get
out of bed, when his condition worsened until his death. On Mon. afternoon he was
buried in the city cemetery alongside his wife. (Long article)
Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901
*********
Manitowoc Citizen, February 26, 1901:
FRED RUDOLPH LAID TO REST—From Mondays Daily News
This afternoon at two o’clock the last sad rites were performed over the body
of Fred Rudolph and his remains were laid away at the Evergreen Cemetery. The 
bier was one mass of flowers, the condolences of friends and relatives. At two 
o’clock the house was crowded with sorrowing friends and relatives come to pay 
their respects to their departed friend. The funeral sermon was preached by 
Justice H. Falge after which the remains were taken to the Evergreen Cemetery 
for interment. The pallbearers were Max Richter, Edward Schuette, Charles 
Hutchausen, Julins Linstedt, F. Schultz and Emil Teitgen. The Frier Saengerbund 
of which the deceased was a member had charge of the music. Fred Rudolph one of 
the best known residents of this city who has been ailing for the past month 
passed away at his home on South Eighth street at 6 o’clock this morning, aged 
88 years.  The deceased was born March 8, 1813 in the city of Arnstadt, Province 
of Thuringia, Germany.  In 1848 he emigrated to America, and landed at Philadelphia 
where he resided about a year, when he came to Manitowoc in 1849. After trying 
farming for several years in the town of Newton, he moved to the city where he 
lived continuously until his death. For over thirty years he was an active business
man, conducting successfully the largest liquor store in the city until 1886, when 
he sold out to his son. He was a progressive man constructing several store 
buildings at the corner of Eighth and Franklin streets. He was married in 1860 to 
Miss Doris Salomon sister of Ex-Gov. Edward Salomon and General Fred Salomon. Mr. 
Rudolph has a rugged constitution and a man of sympathetic and kind feeling. Not 
being blessed with children, he took unto his home the four orphan children of his 
brother-in-law Mr. Hottelman, who were educated and taken care of by him as his own.
The youngest child, William, he legally adopted. The funeral will take place Monday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
********
From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900:
“It was 87 years ago today that our upstanding German fellow citizen 
Fritz Rudolph first saw the light of day.” (Long laudatory article of praise.)
********
Frederick Rudolph
birth: 21 March 1823 Arnstadt, Germany (sic)
death: 23 February 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Frederick Rudolph
mother: Ernestine
spouse: Doris
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[cause: old age][Fred]


GERHARDT W. RUDOLPH

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 2 June 1881:
Gerhard Rudolph, son of Ernst Rudolph, died from injuries 
resulting from being hit by a snowball last winter.
********
A son of Ernst Rudolph, aged twelve years, died on Wednesday of
last week of brain fever.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 9, 1881
********
(Apparently the wrong d. date on the tombstone)


GOTTLOB RUDOLPH

PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH 
Gottlieb Rudolph Finishes Journey of 87 Years on Earth 
Death, coming to him at midnight Monday, closed the earthly career of Gottlieb 
Rudolph, whose years number 87, nearly sixty of which had been spent in Manitowoc. 
Born at Arnstatt, Saxony, Germany, in 1818, Mr. Rudolph came to America in 1858 
and two years later took up his home in Manitowoc, locating in Newton where for 
three years he conducted a farm, then removed to this city, establishing the first 
dye works which the city knew, known as the Manitowoc steam Dye Works and located 
on the site of the present elevators of the Northern Grain Co.  For twenty-seven 
years he continued this business and since that time has lived a retired life. Of 
late years Mr. Rudolph had not been in robust health and ten weeks ago the illness 
that terminated in death attacked him. Besides an aged widow, six children survive, 
being Richard, Adeline, Mrs. Fred Robinson, Miss Hulda, city, Mrs. Victor Hollman, 
Milwaukee and Hugo, of Peoria, Ill. Mr. Rudolph was one of the best known pioneers 
of the city and was a man held in high regard. He served as deputy to sheriff Louis 
Kemper and had always taken an active interest in the advancement of the city. The 
funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the late home on Clark street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 18, 1905  P. 1
********
Gottlob Rudolph died late Mon. night after a long confinement with an illness which
old age debility brings with it. The deceased was born 1818 in Arnstadt, Principality of
Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, and came to America with his brothers Fritz and
Ernst in 1848, coming to our county in 1850. The 3 brothers operated a farm in Town
Newton for several years, but they didn’t understand farming and moved to the City of
Manitowoc where Gottlob established a tannery which he operated for 27 yrs. He
has been retired for several years. Both the above mentioned brothers preceded him in
death. Mr. Rudolph is survived by his widow and 6 grown children. The funeral will
be held this afternoon from the funeral home on Clark Street.
Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905
********
Monday night Gottlieb Rudolph, a pioneer resident of this city, died at his 
home on Clark street after a ten weeks’ illness, aged eight-seven.
The deceased was born at Arnstadt, Saxony, Germany. In 1848, when thirty years 
old, he came to America and two years later settled on a farm in the town of 
Newton, this county. He followed the occupation of farming for three years and 
then removed to this city, establishing the Manitowoc Steam Dye Works on the 
site now occupied by Elevator B of the Northern Grain company. He continued in 
this business until twenty-five years ago, since when he had lived a retired 
life. He is survived by an aged wife and six children. The children are: Richard, 
Adelaide, Hulda and Ms. Fred Robinson, all of this city; Mrs. Victor Vollmer, 
Milwaukee, and Hugo of Cairo, Ill. The funeral took place this afternoon from 
the house, interment being at Evergreen.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 20, 1905
********
Eathol Rudolph  (sic)
birth: 29 January 1819 Germany
death: 18 July 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
spouse: Emeline Schwartz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[bur. 07-19-1905/cause: apoplexy]


HUGO RUDOLPH

Hugo Rudolph, 81, of 1811 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rudolph was born July 11, 1883, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gottlieb and 
Amelia Schwartz Rudolph. Aug. 3, 1911, he married Clara Reif at Manitowoc. He 
operated a floral shop for many years, retiring in 1929. 
He was a member of Izaak Walton League, Manitowoc County Chapter, and Royal 
League.
Survivors are the wife, a daughter, Mrs. William Plumb, a sister, Miss Hilda 
Rudolph, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1964  P. 7 
*******
[d. 09-28-1964/age 81 yrs.]
(11 Jun 1883/Sep 1964/SSDI)
*******
One week ahead of the time friends thought the event was to be celebrated, 
Hugo Rudolph, a well known businessman of the city and Miss Clara Reif were 
wedded today, the ceremony being performed at the home of the bride's sister, 
Mrs. Wm. Groelle, So. Thirteenth St., Rev. Machmiller officiated and the 
wedding was a very quiet one, only a few relatives being present. Mr. Rudolph 
and bride have departed one a honeymoon trip to the Dells and will return to 
take up their home here in two weeks. 
Though friends knew of the approaching marriage, it was thought that the wedding 
was to take place next week in the announcement that the couple were wedded today 
will be a surprise, even to relatives who were not let into the secret. Mr. and 
Mrs. Rudolph are among the best known young people of this city. The bride has 
been a member of the clerical force at Schuette Bros. Co., for several years and 
is an efficient and capable young lady. Mr. Rudolph is in the Dempsey Block and 
has been successful. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph will make their home on So. Tenth Street 
and will be at home to friends Sept. 1.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 3, 1911 page 1


HULDA RUDOLPH

Miss Hulda Rudolph, 97, formerly of 1809 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Rudolph was born Feb. 5, 1879, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gottlob 
and Amelia Schwartz Rudolph. She attended Manitowoc schools. She was a florist 
working at Rudolph Florist Co, Manitowoc. She was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors included, two nieces, Mrs. Verna Rudolph and Mrs. William (Helen) Plumb, 
of Manitowoc, and a nephew Walter Rudolph of Two Rivers. Preceding her in death 
were three brothers and two sisters. 
There will be no visitation. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1976  P. 12


IDA RUDOLPH

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Feb. 1876:
Death of Ida Rudolph on Monday evening. She was the oldest daughter of 
Mr. G. Rudolph. She was age 9 years. Burial is scheduled for today in the
afternoon.


IDA RUDOLPH    (d. 1934)

DIES AT HOME OF A FRIEND 
Mrs. Fred Rudolph Expires At Ryan Residence 
Mrs. Fred Rudolph, 65, 1024 South 15th street, died suddenly of a heart attack 
at 11 o’clock last night at the home of Mrs. Mary Ryan, 1614 Washington street. 
After spending the evening with Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Rudolph started for home about 
10:55 o’clock. At 11 o’clock, hearing someone, Mrs. Ryan went to the door and 
found Mrs. Rudolph lying on the porch. She was carried into the house but died 
before a doctor arrived.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet.
Mrs. Rudolph, nee Ida Mueller, was born in Manitowoc August 31, 1868. On 
March 12, 1892 she was married to Fred Rudolph. The deceased was a member of the 
St. John’s Evangelical church. Her husband preceded her in death three years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Schaeffer, Mrs. Nick Zimmer and Mrs. 
Josephine Fischer, all of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Drews of Maribel and 
Mrs. Cora Schmidt of Manitowoc; three brothers, William of Antigo, Otto of Maribel 
and Gustave of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edw. Schaeffer, 1021 
South 16th street, Sunday from the Leschke funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1934  P. 4
********
[cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Mr. & Mrs. Fred Rudolph lot]


RICHARD RUDOLPH

Richard Rudolph, 94, of 1129 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Park Lawn 
Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past seven weeks.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Masonic memorial services will be 
conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Rudolph was born July 3, 1869, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gotlab and 
Amelia Schwartz Rudolph. He attended the former Third Ward School and in his 
early youth worked for the North Western Railroad. He was appointed, with the 
late Elton Gibson and Fred Rockhoff, as one of the first three letter carriers 
at Manitowoc March 18, 1893. A letter carrier for 40 years, he retired in 1933. 
He married the former Augusta Eberhardt Nov. 28, 1894. They lived at Manitowoc 
their entire married life. She died in 1951.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1909 and a member of the 
church’s board of trustees for 18 years. He had been a director of the Manitowoc 
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge F. and 
A.M. No. 65, serving on that organization’s board of trustees 18 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Verna F. Rudolph, of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss 
Hulda Rudolph, of Manitowoc; a brother, Hugo Rudolph of Manitowoc,; and several 
nieces and nephews. Four sisters and a brother also preceded in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and from 
11 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Memorial fund 
of First Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1964  P. 3
********
[d. 5-8-1964/age 94 yrs.]


ROBERT RUDOLPH

On Sat. Mr. Gottlob Rudolph here received a telegram from Denver stating 
that his son Robert had died there. The deceased was born here 14 May 1859. 
At one time he was a teacher here but several years ago when his illness 
struck he went to Denver hoping that the climate would help. He found no 
relief there. He leaves a widow and one child. His brother Richard Rudolph 
left immediately for Denver to accompany the casket here.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1899
*******
The remains of Robert Rudolph arrived last evening on the 4:20 
train from Denver, Col., where he died last Saturday. The funeral 
service was conducted this afternoon at the Rudolph home on Clark 
street. A large concourse of friends were present and many floral 
tributes testified their regard for the deceased. The Concordia 
Singing Society was present and sang a few dirges. The services 
were conducted by Mr. Hubert Falge and the following acted as 
pallbearers.
Jos. Staehle, Jr., Al. Engle, Anton Trochell, Chas. Wegfarth, 
Chris. Gielow and Chas. Wallschlaeger.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1899 P.1
********
BRINGS SAD TIDINGS.
Message Received in the City Saturday Announces Death of Robert Rudolph.
LOCATED AT DENVER, COL.
Deceased Was a Former Teacher in Public Schools Here, and Left for 
the West Ten Years Ago.
A telegram was received in this city late Saturday afternoon 
announcing the death of Robert Rudolph, which occured at Denver, 
Colorado. The sad tidings was a shock to members of the family 
here as it was not known that he was ill. No details of the 
death have been received and the cause of his demise is as yet 
unknown.
Robt. Rudolph was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Rudolph, of 
this city, and was born here May 14, 1859. For a number of years 
he was engaged as instructor in the public schools of the city 
and was well and favorably known. He was married in March, 1886, 
to Miss Harriet Moss, and they continued to reside here until 
1889, when Mr. Rudolph's health began to fail him and they 
removed to the west, in the hope that the change of the climate 
would be beneficial. They located at Denver where he engaged in 
the real estate business, which he followed up to the time of 
his death. They returned here for a visit about six years ago and 
at that time Mr. Rudolph was much improve in health and it was 
hoped that a permanant cure had been effected.
Besides the relatives in this city the deceased leaves a wife and 
one child to whom his death will be a serious blow.
Richard Rudolph, a brother of the dead man, left for Denver 
yesterday and will bring the body here for burial. It is not known 
when the funeral will be held, but the remains will probably arrive 
Wednesday evening. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of 
the communtiy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899
*******
DEATH OF ROBERT RUDOLPH.
Robert Rudolph died at Denver on Saturday last of heart trouble. His death was 
sudden. He had slept will the preceding night, ate a hearty breakfast in the 
morning and proceeded to his work. He fell forward with a cry and his life went 
out without a struggle. A telegram announcing the sad fact was received by his 
brother Richard of this city on Saturday afternoon, and he set off for Denver 
and will return with the body. The funeral will take place on Friday.
Robert was born in this city May 14, 1859. He was married to Hedwig Maas March 5, 
1886. They move to Denver, Colorado in 1889, where they resided since. He leaves 
a wife and one son. He was a teacher in the public schools of this city for some 
time and gave instruction in book keeping.
He was a man of sterling character, transparently honest and devoted to his friends. 
It required intimate knowledge of Robert to appreciate his worth as he was not 
demonstrative and showed friendship in acts only. He was a student largely from 
the love of study, and was influenced only by people of high character. Few men 
had higher ideals or strove more honestly to attain them. He was a gentleman by 
instinct, strong in devotion to principle and always a champion of what he deemed 
the right.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 26, 1899, P. 3
*******
Richard Rudolph left this morning for Denver, Colo., 
to bring back the remains of his brother Robert.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899 P.4
********
Miss Hulda Rudolph, who is teaching school at Black River Falls, 
is home to attend the funeral of her brother.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 26, 1899 P.4
********
Miss Hulda Rudolph, who came here to attend the funeral of her brother, 
Robert, returned to Black River Falls this morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 30, 1899 P.4
*******
[cause: heart disease]


RUBEN W. RUDOLPH

Mr. Ruben W. Rudolph, 92, of 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Monday, August 7, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Memorial services will be 7:30 pm Friday at Jens Funeral Home and 
Crematory, Manitowoc. Rev. Stephen Schuette will officiate with 
cremation having taken place and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rudolph was born October 8, 1896 at Manitowoc, son of the late 
William and Bertha Klug Rudolph. He attended schools in Manitowoc 
and the Business College. He married Freda Kahl on June 19, 1945 
at Manitowoc. Mr. Rudolph was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
during World War II and later was an Inspector at Hamilton 
Industries, Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Freda; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean 
and Allen Herzog of Sheboygan Falls and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home and Crematory 6 pm Friday to 
the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Aug. 9, 1989 page B10
*********
[cremains/husband of Freda A. Rudolph]


VERNA F. RUDOLPH

Ms. Verna Rudolph, age 97, formerly of 1129 South 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning July 15, 1993, at the St. Mary’s Nursing Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Phipps Memorial 
Chapel adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Hugh Anderson will 
officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born September 20, 1895, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Richard and 
Augusta Eberhardt Rudolph. She attended the Third Ward grade school and graduated 
from high school in 1913. Following her graduation she attended Carroll College, 
Waukesha, Wis., and graduated with a BA degree in 1918. She then attended the 
University of Wisconsin Madison receiving an MA degree in English in 1919. 
Following which she then came to Manitowoc and taught English and German at 
Lincoln High School from 1919 until her retirement in 1955. She was a member 
of the First Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Order of the Eastern 
Star of Manitowoc; a charter member of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers branch of A.A.U.W. 
and she was a charter member of the Golden Pioneer Club of Carroll College, 
Waukesha.
She is survived by cousins, friends and many students.
Friends may call at the Phipps Memorial Chapel from noon Saturday until the time 
of services.
There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be 
made to the First Presbyterian Church or donors choice. The Jens Funeral home 
assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1993  P. A2 
**********
[single/bur. on Richard Rudolph lot]


WILLIAM H. RUDOLPH

William Rudolph, 85, who resided at the home of his son, Ruben, at 841 Dewey 
street, died this afternoon at Holy Family hospital. Mr. Rudolph had broken a 
hip in a fall a week ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Saturday 
afternoon and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mr. Rudolph was born here and married Bertha 
Klug of Manitowoc 51 years ago. Many years ago he was an employe of the Rahr 
Malting company.
He is survived by his wife of Manitowoc and his only child, Rudolph.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from tomorrow 
morning until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 3, 1947  P. 2
*******
[d. 04-03-1947/died 04-03-1947/age 85 yrs/bur. on Art Bartel and Wm. Rudolph lot]