AMANDA SPEVACEK

Mrs. Edward Spevacek, 68, 0f 944 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Joplin, Mo. She became ill on a return trip by car from 
California. Mr. and Mrs. Spevacek left the city Labor Day and had 
traveled in the west and southwest after visiting California.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Amanda Kitzerow was born April 17, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and Ida Bruchert Kitzerow. 
She came to Manitowoc as a young woman and was engaged in housekeeping. 
She was married at Green Bay Sept. 11, 1911, to Edward Spevacek.
Surviving are the husband, a son, Clifford of Manitowoc; five sisters, 
Mrs. Mathew Dufek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Fred Bergelin of Denmark, Mrs. John 
Schneider of Hortonville, Wis., Mrs. Elmer Siegel of Fox Grove, Ill, and 
Mrs. Hans Hansen of Milwaukee; two brother, Walter of Manitowoc and 
Alfred of Glendale, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Monday 
until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat. 21 Sep 1957
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[d. 09-20-1957 at Joplin MS/age 68 yrs./cause: coronary
occlusion/bur. on Edward Spevacek lot]
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The marriage of Miss Anna Kitzerow and Edward Spevachek(sic), well known young 
people of this city, was solemnized at a quiet home wedding at the home of the 
bride's parents on Ninth Street. The couple are on a wedding trip to Milwaukee 
and Chicago and will return to reside here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 15, 1910 page 2


ANTON J. SPEVACEK

Anton J. Spevacek, 92, of 722 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Spevacek was born Nov. 26, 1884, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank 
and Antonea Lamach Spevacek. He was educated in Manitowoc County schools and 
attended Manitowoc Business College. He married Mary Mleziva Oct. 21, 1908, at 
Cooperstown. Mr. Spevacek was employed at Milwaukee until retiring from Ampco 
Metal Co. in 1954. He moved to Manitowoc in 1969. Mrs. Spevacek preceded him in 
death April 1972. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Eugene, a daughter Mrs. Milton (Eleanor) Franke, and a 
brother, Emil, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday where 
a prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1977 P. 3
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[bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. Franke lot]


CLIFFORD E. SPEVACEK

Clifford E. Spevacek, age 85, of 1331 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning, February 10, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2000, 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 19, 1914, in Green Bay, son of the late Edward and 
Amanda Kitzerow Spevacek. He graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1932. On June 14, 1941, he married Ethel Brandt at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 58th 
anniversary in 1999. He was employed with the Railway Express Agency 
for 11 years and was then employed with Hamilton Industries of Two 
Rivers for 29 years until his retirement in 1979. Clifford was very 
active with the tennis programs at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Y.M.C.A. 
and was a member of the Wisconsin Scale Boaters Association.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Spevacek, Manitowoc; three daughters 
and sons-in-law, Ann and Victor Anderson, Franklin, Wis., Mary and 
Charles Shallue, Marge and Michael Rosinsky, all of Manitowoc; three 
grandchildren, Mike (Traci) Bentheimer, Patrick Bentheimer, and Eric 
Shallue; three great-grandchildren, Maria Rachel, and Allison; sisters-in-law 
and brothers-in-law, Marion Diedrich, Gilbert Brandt, Norman (Dorothy) 
Brandt, George (Carol) Brandt, all of Manitowoc, Kenneth (Karyl) Brandt, 
Jackson, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Saturday morning from 
9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the youth tennis program at the Manitowoc-
Two Rivers Y.M.C.A. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 10 Feb 2000 p.A2


EDWARD SPEVACEK   (d. 1920)

Edward Harold, the three year old little son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Spevacek, 922 North fourteenth St., died yesterday. The funeral will 
be held from the house tomorrow afternoon, burial at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 25, 1920 P.8
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[bur 10-26-1920/age 3 mo/cause: convulsions/bur. on Edward Spevachek lot
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(Note: It appears the newspaper had the age wrong)


EDWARD SPEVACEK    (d. 1970)

Edward Spevacek, 84, of 944 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Spevacek was born June 10, 1886, at Marinette, son of the late Joseph and Mary 
Krainik Spevacek. He came to Manitowoc with his parents as a young boy where he 
attended schools. Following his schooling he went to Green Bay where he was employed 
by the Green Bay Gas Co. as a pipefitter. He married Amanda Kitzerow Sept. 10, 1910, 
at Green Bay. Later he returned to Manitowoc and was employed at the Wisconsin Fuel 
and Light Co. for a number of years. In 1921, he went to work for the Portland Cement 
Co. as a millwright and worked there until his retirement in 1951. Mr. Spevacek was a 
member of the Golden Agers of Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1957.
Survivors include a son, Clifford, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Eskridge of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche Anderson of Woodstock, Ill.; three grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. A son, seven sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 29, 1970
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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The marriage of Miss Anna Kitzerow and Edward Spevachek(sic), well known young 
people of this city, was solemnized at a quiet home wedding at the home of the 
bride's parents on Ninth Street. The couple are on a wedding trip to Milwaukee 
and Chicago and will return to reside here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 15, 1910 page 2


ELLA SPEVACEK

MISS SPEVACHEK(sic) CALLED BY DEATH ILL FOR MONTHS
Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spevachek, died at noon 
today at the family home, 1118 New York avenue. She had been 
ill for several months past. Funeral services will be held on 
Saturday afternoon  at 2 o’clock from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 15, 1918
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[bur. 08-17-1918/cause: tuberculosis/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]


EMIL SPEVACEK

Emil Spevacek, 71, lifelong resident of Manitowoc died Friday afternoon. 
He had been in failing health several years. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. A. C. Fischer will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1881 and followed the painting trade, 
retiring in 1945. He never married. 
Survivors are two brothers, Edward and Harold of Manitowoc; five sisters, 
Emma and Libby of Manitowoc, Mrs. Julia Eskridge of Burbank, Calif., Mrs. 
Henry Neideffer and Mrs. Christ Anderson of Woodstock, Ill,
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Sat 12 Apr 1952, p. 2
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[bur. 04-14-1952/age 71 yrs./bur. on Harold Spevacek lot]
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Emil Spevacek, a son, is the patient ill with smallpox at the home of Joseph 
Spevacek and not the father as has been stated. The contagion is something of 
a mystery as young Spevacek had not been at Kossuth and was not near a small 
pox patient.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Aug. 4, 1908
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(1910 Manitowoc census:
Joseph Spevach(sic) age 61; Mary 57; Emil 27; Blanch 20; Harold 13)


EMMA SPEVACEK

Miss Emma Spevacek, 86, formerly of 1113 New York Ave, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been residing the past 10 
months at St. Mary Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Spevacek was born Nov. 29, 1879, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Mary Krainik Spevacek. She did housework most of her life.
Survivors include two brothers, Edward and Harold, of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. Frank Eskridge and Mrs. Henry Neideffer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Chris Anderson, 
of Woodstock, Ill., and nieces and nephews. Six sisters and two brothers preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 30, 1966
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 9-30-1966/age 86 yrs/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]
(b. 29 Nov. 1879/d. 15 Sept. 1966/SSDI)


ETHEL L. SPEVACEK

Ethel L. Spevacek, age 92, of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Ethel was born on March 10, 1919 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto 
and Irma (Ruthmansdorfer) Brandt. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School with the class of 1937. On June 14, 1941 she married Clifford E. 
Spevacek at St. Boniface Parsonage. He preceded her in death on February 10, 
2000. Ethel was a long time member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the 
St. Theresa Society. She was an active volunteer doing sewing at Holy 
Family Convent for over 20 years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: 
Norman and Dorothy Brandt and George Brandt; one sister-in-law: Jean 
Brandt; and one brother-in-law: Robert Diedrich.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev Dan Felton with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi on Grand.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Mon, Aug. 1, 2011


JOSEPH SPEVACEK

JOS. SPEVACEK DIES AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS 
Funeral Will Be Held on Wednesday From Home
Joseph Spevacek died at the family home, 1113 New York avenue, at 1:50 Sunday 
morning after a short illness. He had been ailing for some time but his condition 
did not become alarming until a week ago and death came as a shock to relatives 
and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
from the home with the services in charge of the local Masonic lodge. Burial will 
be at Evergreen. 
Born in 1848 
Born in Bohemia November 10, 1848 near Prague, Mr. Spevacek came to this country 
at the age of seven with his parents, the family settling in the town of Kossuth. 
Forty-nine years ago he was married in this city to Mary Krainik and with the 
exception of seven years at Marinette forty years ago the family has always lived 
in this city. At Marinette, Mr. Spevacek was engaged in the stone cutting business, 
a trade which he followed here.
Surviving Family
Surviving Mr. Spevacek are the widow and eight children, Mrs. Frank Eskridge and 
Blanche of Long Beach, California; Rose of Chicago; Libby of Berwyn, Ill., Emma, 
Emil, Edward and Harold, all of this city. Three grandchildren and two sisters, 
Mrs. John Stastny of Francis Creek and Mrs. John Suchomel, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 1, 1926  P. 2
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SMALLPOX IN CITY
Kossuth Epidemic Spreads to Sixth Ward, Joseph Spevacek Victim
Smallpox in the house has necessitated the establishing of quarantine of the house 
of Joseph Spevacek on New York Avenue and precautions are being taken by the city 
health department to prevent a spread of the disease. Spevacek is believed to have 
contracted the disease through relatives in Kossuth where there has been a serious 
epidemic of smallpox for several weeks. Report of the case was made to the council 
by Mayor Groffman Monday. Spevacek was a socialist candidate for constable in the 
spring election. There is but one patient at present in the house.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 6, 1908
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(1910 Manitowoc census:
Joseph Spevach(sic) age 61; Mary 57; Emil 27; Blanch 20; Harold 13)


LIBBY SPEVACEK

Miss Libby Spevacek, 80, of 1113 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died late Saturday 
morning at home. She had been ill a year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Miss Spevacek was born Nov. 15, 1882, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Mary Krainik Spevacek, and had been engaged in light housekeeping. She 
attended Manitowoc public schools.
Surviving her are four sisters, Miss Emma Spevacek, Mrs. Frank Eskridgek and 
Mrs. Henry Neideffer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Chris Anderson of Woodstock, Ill., 
two brothers, Edward and Harold of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother 
and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 10, 1963 P. M-13
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[d. 06-08-1963/age 80 yrs./bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]


LILLIAN SPEVACEK    (d. 1947)

Mrs. William Spevacek, 45, of 1032 North 12th street, died suddenly at Milwaukee 
Saturday night. She had gone there to visit with relatives, was stricken with a 
heart attack and died at Emergency hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born Lillian Pech in Gibson in 1902, she was married to William Spevacek in 1924. 
He died in 1944.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Anna Pech of this city and a brother William of 
Gibson.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 16, 1947  P. 2 
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[d. 06-14-1947 at Milwaukee WI/age 45 yrs./bur. on Wm. Spevacek lot]


MARY SPEVACEK  (d. 1934)

MRS. SPEVACEK RITES MONDAY
81-Year-Old Woman Was In County 77 Years
Mrs. Mary Spevacek 81, nee Mary Krainik, 1113 New York Avenue, died here 
Wednesday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held 
Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born December 26, 1852 in Bohemia. She came to this 
country at the age of four years and settled with her parents in the town 
of Kossuth.  About 57 years ago she was married to Joseph Spevacek, who 
preceded her in death eight years ago. 
Survivors include three sons, Harold, Edward and Emil of this city; five 
daughters, Libby and Emma of Manitowoc, Mrs. Christ Anderson of Woodstock, 
Ill, Mrs. Frank Eskridge of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Henry Neideffer of 
Chicago. 
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
Friday afternoon and evening. It will be taken to the home on Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thu 16 Aug 1934, p. 2
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[bur. 8-20-1934/age 81 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]


MARY SPEVACEK  (d. 1972)

Mrs. Mary Spevacek, 84, of 722 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spevacek, nee Mary Mleziva, was born Sept. 8, 1887, in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Vodwaska Mleziva. She was married to 
Anton J. Spevacek Oct. 21, 1908, at Cooperstown. The couple resided in Milwaukee 
until 1969, coming to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Eugene, a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Eleanor) 
Franke, and a brother, Frank, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Caroline Neurnberg, 
of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 26, 1972
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[wife of Anton Spevacek/bur. on Milton A. Franke lot]
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The following obituary is for her son Eugene-he is not in the cemetery.:
Eugene F. Spevachek, 71, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, March 30, at 
Memorial Hospital. 
A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Cemation will have taken place prior to the Mass. There will 
be no visitation at the funeral home. 
Mr. Spevachek was born March 9, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and 
Mary Mleziva Spevachek. He served in the Army in World War II, in the European
Theater of Operations as a first lieutenant from 1942 to 1946. He married Leone
Mohr Jan. 17, 1942, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Spevachek
was very active with Third World charities and a member of Society of St. Vincent
De Paul and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leone, a sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and 
Milton Franke of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 1983 p.3


WILLIAM J. SPEVACEK

William J. Spevacek, 10__ North 12th street, carpenter-contractor, died last 
night at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Spevacek was born in Chicago in 1897, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spevacek. 
The family moved to Denmark, Brown county and later to Cooperstown, where he 
married Miss Lillian Pech in 1924?. Two years later the couple came to this city 
where Mr. Spevacek engaged in contracting. 
Survivors are his wife, brother Otto, of Dayton, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Wencel 
Kozlovsky, of Denmark, Mrs. Joseph Douda, of Westmont, Ill., Mrs. Stanley Orzech 
of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Field of Terra Haute, Ind.
Mr. Spevacek was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge. The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home after seven o’clock Wednesday night.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 18, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 04-17-1944/age 46 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


HAROLD SPEVACHEK

Harold Spevachek, 73, of 927 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Spevachek was born July 17, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mary 
Krainik Spevacek. He attended local schools, worked at the old boiler factory and 
Braunel Plumbing Co., before working for the Soo Line Railroad, which lasted a half 
century. He was freight house foreman and later switchman. He married Ida Marks 
Jan. 24. 1921, at Janesville, and the couple returned to Manitowoc to live. He 
retired in 1957.
Survivors include the wife, a daughter, Mrs. J. R. (Alice) Jens, of Manitowoc, three 
sisters, Mrs. Julia Eskridge and Mrs. Rose Neideffer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche 
Anderson, of Woodstock, Ill., a brother, Edward, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren 
and a great grandchild. A daughter, six sisters and two brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 18, 1969
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 09-18-1969/age 73 yrs.]


IDA L. SPEVACHEK

Mrs. Harold Spevachek, 78, of 927 North Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spevachek nee Ida Marks was born July 27, 1907 (sic), in Slinger, Wi., 
daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Bloom Marks. She was reared and educated 
in Menomonee Falls. She was married to Harold Spevachek on Jan. 24, 1921, at 
Janesville, Wi. Then moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Spevachek was a member of First 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and J.R. Jens of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Florence) Hart of Lannon, Mrs. Helen Schneider of 
Menomonee Falls; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, a daughter and two sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 
noon Tuesday until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to 
First Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Harold L. Spevacek]


ARTHUR C. SPIEGEL

FOUND SHOT TO DEATH
Coroner Rules Case of Mishicot Man Is Suicide
Arthur C. Spiegel, 39, was found shot to death in a corn field on his father's 
farm in the town of Mishicot, four miles north of Two Rivers, yesterday after-
noon.
A shotgun was found next to Spiegel's body. The top of his head was blown off. 
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said the case was a suicide and that 
there will be no inquest.
Carried $620
On Spiegel's person, according to the sheriff's office, was $620 in cash. In 
the trunk of his automobile, parked nearby, was almost $8,000 in stocks and 
bonds, the sheriff's office said.
Spiegel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spiegel, town of Mishicot, had been 
ill and despondent for over a year, the family sad (sic). He had been dead for 
some hours, according to the sheriff's office, when neighbors, who had joined 
in a hunt for him, found his body.
Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from Klein & Stangel, Inc., 
in Two Rivers and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. Roland 
Ehlke officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc.
Arthur Spiegel, who resided his entire life on the town of Mishicot farm, was 
born on December 5, 1901. He never married.
Besides his parents he leaves a brother, Elmer Spiegel, a jeweler at Belvidere, 
Ill., and a sister, Miss Edna Spegel of Plymouth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 26, 1941 P.2
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[d. 08-25-1941/age 39 yrs.]


EDGAR SPIEGEL 

A small child of Henry Spiegel here died Friday last week and was buried
Thursday.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906
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[bur. 02-06-1906/age 2 mo./cause: heart failure]
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(Note from cem. office: Edgar was born in Mishicot and is buried on the 
William Spiegel lot.)


ERNESTINE MARY LOUISE SPIEGEL

Name: Spiegel, Ernestine Mary Louise
D.: 3/22/1870
B.: 2/28/1870
Reg. D.: 3/15/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. M. H. Quehl
Spouse:
F.: Christian Spiegel
M.: Louise Dahlstein
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.72
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(Note: The d. date on this record is in error. Ernestine was b. 2/28/1870 and lived
for 2 days. This would make her d. date 3/2/1870.)


GUSTAV SPIEGEL

Notes From Niles:
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schwalbe and Mrs. Erdman of Chilton, Will Schwalbe 
of Hayton and G.A. Magee and wife of this place attended the funeral of 
Mr. Gus. Spiegel at Manitowoc last Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 27, 1897  pg. 2
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[cause: tuberculosis]


HARRY SPIEGEL

Harry Spiegel Victim Of Heart Attack Today
PROPRIETOR OF HOTEL SUDDEN DEATH VICTIM
Owner of Park View Tavern And Riding Academy 49 Years of Age
Harry Spegel, proprietor of the Park View Tavern, Washington street, and owner 
of the Spiegel Riding Academy, located in the rear of the hotel, died at 7 a.m. 
today in his room at the hotel. A heart attack early today caused his death.
Mr. Spiegel, a resident of Manitowoc during the entire 49 years of his life, 
while bothered with heart trouble the past few months, had been able to take 
charge of the hotel. He did not complain to his wife and family last night 
before he retire. At 5 a.m. he was taken with a sudden attack and a physician 
was summoned, but he failed to rally.
49 Year Old
Born in this city 49 years ago, the deceased attended the Lutheran school here 
and later the old Third ward high school. Attaining his majority, he was employed 
for some time at the old Williams House in the city. Later he opened a saloon on 
Washington street opposite the courthouse, which he conducted for several years. 
He then took over the Saenger Hall, at Washington he operated for a number of 
years, and South Seventh streets, which (sic)
Eight years ago Mr. Spiegel purchased the saloon and hotel on Washington street 
opposite the park, which became the Park View Tavern. A year later he opened the 
Spiegel Riding Academy, which he conducted in connection with the hotel.
Mr. Spiegel was one of the prime movers years back in the organization of the 
Wisconsin Retail Liquor Dealers Association and held offices in the state organiz-
ation of that group.
Prominent Eagle
Mr. Spiegel was married in this city in 1905 to Miss Irene Stockinger, who 
survives him with two daughters, Mrs. George Mergens and Katherine, both of this 
city; two sons, William, city and Harold, employed on the steamer Peter Reiss, 
and three grandchildren.
Fraternally the deceased was a member of the local aerie of Eagles and held the 
post of Worthy President of the Manitowoc lodge for several terms.
Definite funeral arrangements were not made today pending the arrival of the son 
from Green Bay, where the steamer Peter Reiss is docked. Burial, however, will 
probably take place on Monday from the home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 23, 1932 P.2
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[bur. 9-26-1932/age 49 yrs/cause: myocarditis & nephritis/bur. on
William Spiegel lot]


IRENE SPIEGEL

Mrs. Irene Spiegel (photo), 59, widow of Harry Spiegel, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface Catholic 
church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Spiegel, nee Irene Stockinger, was born in this city May 7, 1885 and lived 
here all her life with the exception of a few years after her husband died 12 
years ago. She returned to the city two years ago to make her home with a 
daughter, Mrs. Francis Singer, 1520 Clark street. She was a charter member of 
the Eagles auxiliary.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. George Mergens, New York City, and Mrs. Francis 
Singer, city; two sons, Harold of this city and Staff Sergeant William Spiegel of 
Davis, Cal.; two brothers, Rudolph Stockinger, city, and Dr. R.E. Stockinger of 
Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Hans Bauer Sr., Mrs. Georgwe Pfeffer and Mrs. 
David Dwyer, all of this city; and six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday at 7 p.m. to the time 
of services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 20, 1944 P.2
******** 
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Spiegel, 59, (photo) widow of Harry Spiegel, 
who died at the Holy Family hospital Thursday morning, will be held Monday 
morning at 8:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 
nine o'clock from St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday to the time 
of services Monday. The Eagles auxiliary will hold a short service Saturday 
at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 21, 1944 P.2
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[d. 07-20-1944/age 59 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Wm. Spiegel lot]


LOUISA SPIEGEL    (d. 1914)

Mrs. Christ. Spiegel, South Seventh street, is confined to her bed having 
sustained a fracture of her hip bone in falling from a chair to the floor. 
The many friends of the aged lady extend their sympathies to her in this 
unfortunate mishap which occurred a few days ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 28, 1914 P. 3
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INJURY IN ACCIDENT IS DEATH CAUSE
Broken Hip Responsible for Death of Mrs. Spiegel
Injuries which she suffered two weeks ago when she fell from a chair at her home, 
caused the death of Mrs. Louise Spiegel, an aged resident of the city, who passed 
away last night at the family home, 1235 South Seventh street. Mrs. Spiegel 
sustained a fracture of the hip in her fall and he (sic) advanced age and the 
shock resulted in her death.
Mrs. Spiegel had been a resident of Manitowoc since 1858 when she came here from 
Germany where she was born April 9, 1832. She came here with her husband who is a 
pioneer tanner of the city and she has since made her home here.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 2, 1914 P. 5
*********
[bur. 12-04-1914/cause: old age/burial on Gust Spiegel lot]


LOUISA SPIEGEL RIETZ    (d. 1925)

DEATH COEMS TO MRS. RIETZ AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Louisa Rietz, widow of August Rietz, died at the Holy Family hospital at 
9:30 this morning. She had been ill since last summer and a week ago underwent 
an operation for gall stones in the hope that it would bring her relief from 
suffering. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home 
of her son, Harry Spiegel, Washington street, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiat-
ing. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Louisa Rietz, nee Wilsman, was born at Dunkirk, New York August 15, 1859 
and came to Wisconsin with her parents at the age of eight, the family taking 
up its home at Mishicot. Here she was married in 1881 to William Spiegel who 
died six years later. A few years later she was married to August Rietz and the 
family made their home in this city. Mr. Rietz died fifteen years ago and for the 
last three years she has made her home with her son.
Surviving Mrs. Rietz are one son Harry Spiegel, one brother, Harry Wilsman of 
Neillsville, a sister, Mrs. Mary Monka, of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Lutheran Aid Society and a member of the Lutheran 
congregation.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 3, 1925 P.1
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(1st husband William Spiegel/2nd husband August Rietz)


MARY SPIEGEL

Mrs. William A. Spiegel, 91, formerly of 949 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore Sauer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Spiegel was born June 22, 1874, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late 
Jacob and Elizabeth Krug Achenbach. She was married to Mr. Spiegel April 22, 
1900, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed on Rt. 3, Two Rivers, until retiring in 
1941 and moving to Manitowoc. He died in 1952
Survivors are a daughter, Dr. Adnea Schmill, of Plymouth; two brothers, Charles 
Aschenbach, of Manitowoc and Oscar Allerton, of Rochester, Minn.; four sisters, 
Mrs. Gussie Cullman, of Skokie, Ill., Mrs. Bertha Winke and Mrs. Ida Krischer, 
of Chicago, and Mrs. Ella Meyers, of San Diego; three grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. Two sons, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 21, 1965  P.3
*******
[d. 08-20-1965/age 91 yrs./widow of William A. Spiegel]


WILLIAM SPIEGEL    (d. 1888)

Death of shoemaker Wilhelm Spiegel, age 29, last Fri. of tuberculosis. 
Burial took place Mon., 23 Jan. at Evergreen Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1888
Note: Death date would be Jan. 20, 1888
********
Mr. Wm. Spiegel died at his home in this city last Friday afternoon of 
consumption. He was 29 years of age and has been ailing for the past four 
years. He leaves a wife and one child. 
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, January 24, 1888  P.3
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[bur. 01-23-1888/age 29 yrs./cause: consumption]


WILLIAM A. SPIEGEL    (d. 1952)

William A. Spiegel, 85, of 949 North Tenth St., Manitowoc, life-long resident 
of the city and county, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1866 and a few years later the family moved to a farm 
in Manitowoc Rapids. He was graduated from Northwestern College, Watertown, and 
in 1896 located on a farm in Mishicot. In 1900 he married Miss Mary Achenbach.
Mr. Spiegel was secretary and manager of the School Section Dairy Company, between 
Two Rivers and Mishicot, for 23 years and for several years was vice president of 
the Manitowoc and Northern Telephone Company.
In 1941 he retired and moved to Manitowoc. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. 
Emil Schmill, of Plymouth; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Sunday 
noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1952  P.2
*******
[bur. 05-19-1952/age 85 yrs.]


CARL SPIERING

Death Tues., after a long illness, of 76-yr. old Carl Spiering. The deceased came here
several years ago from Hillsboro, So. Dakota, but has lived a secluded life since his
illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the local post of the G.A.R.
He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from
the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903
********
Carl Spiering, aged 75 years, an old veteran of the civil war passed away Tuesday 
morning at his home on South 8th street. He had been ailing for years with asthma 
and while the immediate cause of his death was paralysis of the heart it was 
brought on by a complication of diseases of which dropsy was one. Dr. Luhman was 
in attendance on him. Mr. Spiering moved from here at one time to Dakota where he 
resided for a while. He was a member of the G.A.R. and of the German Ev. Lutheran 
church. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, the interment being at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 3, 1903
********
[bur. 12-03-1903/cause: paralysis of the heart]


EDWARD H. SPIERING

Edward H. Spiering, age 90, formerly of 1160 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning, October 15, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 1998, at St. 
John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be the Rev. Robert Meyer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born May 27, 1908, in the town of Little River, Oconto County, son of 
the late Carl and Bertha Delano Spiering. Edward was raised in Black River 
Falls and was a graduate of Black River Falls High School with the class of 
1927. On January 31, 1930, he married the former Helen Junk, in Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death on October 28, 1982. He was employed at the Mirro 
Company from September 1, 1927 until his retirement on June 1, 1973. Mr. 
Spiering was a member of Local #516 International Association of Machinists 
and St. John's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. and Carol Spiering, 
Manitowoc, Donald and Judy Spiering, Anniston, Ala.; two daughters and son-in-
law, Anne and Duwayne Gleichner, Manitowoc, Ruth E. Neelis, Manitowoc; one 
brother and sister-in-law, Gust and Alice Speering (sic), Black River Falls, 
Wis. also surviving are 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-
great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. 
Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
"Dad taught us that family is everything."
Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1998 P. A2


GERHARDT SPIERING

Gerhardt A. Spiering, 54, 905A Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He was stricken with a heart attack three 
days ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate, and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in New London, Wis., in 1899 and in 1921 married Miss Violita Frome. 
Thirty years ago they moved to Manitowoc. In recent years he was employed as 
linotype operator at the Color Craft Printers Inc.
He is survived by his wife and son (Private) of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. 
Tess Bernhadt, Mrs. Oscar Bubek and Miss Hilda Spiering of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Oscar Falkenhainer of Des Moines, Iowa. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 4, 1954 P.23
*******
[d. 02-04-1954/age 54 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Violeta Spiering lot]


HELEN A. SPIERING

Mrs. Edward (Helen) Spiering, 73, of 1160 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning, October 28, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spiering, nee Helen Junk, was born March 23, 1909, at Athens, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Anna Schmidt Junk. She was married to Edward H. Spiering 
Jan. 18, 1930, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Spiering was a member of St. John United Church 
of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Edward, two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and 
Charlotte Spiering of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Charles and Carol Spiering of 
Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Neelis and Ann and Duwayne 
Gleichner of Manitowoc; four brothers, Raymond, Philip and Andrew of Manitowoc and 
Julius of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Eric (Ann) Bugs of Manitowoc, Mrs. Vernon 
(Josephine) Theyerl of Francis Creek and Sister M. Violata of Reedsville; 17 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at 
the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1982 P. 3
********
[wife of Edward H. Spiering]


LOUISE SPIERING

Death Friday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital of Miss Louise Spierung(sic), 
assistant librarian in the local library, as a result of a sudden stroke 
she suffered recently. The deceased, who was 32, is survived by her 
sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday 
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908 
*********
In the quiet passing away of Miss Louise Spiering at the Holy Family hospital, 
last Friday, a sweet and lovable soul winged its way into eternity. Not only her 
family and friends suffer an irreparable loss but the whole community which she 
has served with fidelity and skill as assistant city librarian for six years, 
will feel the void occasioned by her absence.
Her many friends were shocked to hear about two weeks ago that she had suffered 
a paralytic stroke, and they all and particularly the patrons of the library, 
whom she has endeared to her by generous assistance and winning attributes, as 
the days passed and she grew no worse, hoped that a recovery was possible.
Her mother, two sisters and two brothers survive, all residents of the west except 
the mother who has been living here with Louise.
The funeral took place Tuesday, interment being at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 12, 1908
*********
DEATH TAKES AFFIANCED BRIDE
Miss Louise Spiering Was Promised Bride When Death Claimed Her
Death claimed an affianced bride when Miss Louise Spiering, assistance city 
librarian died at the Holy Family Hospital Friday, Miss  Spiering's engagement 
having been announced to friends some time ago. Miss Spiering's death was due 
to optic meningitis following paralysis which she suffered two weeks ago and 
though there had been little hope of her recovery, her death was a painful shock 
to friends.
Miss Spiering was the affianced bride of a North Dakota man but devotion to her 
mother, who is in feeble health, prompted her to reject personal happiness to 
care for her mother and she refused to wed until her services to her parents no 
longer existed. Miss Spiering's sacrifice was known to her intimate friends and 
had won her enduring love and admiration. She is a young lady of a noble character, 
exemplification of which was her loyalty to her friends and her death will bring 
a keen sense of personal loss to many who knew her best.
Miss Spiering is a daughter of Mrs. Carl Spiering and was 32 years of age. She 
has been a resident of the city all her life, attending the First Ward school 
and had also attended school in Dakota. Her mother, two brothers, Charles of 
Dakota and August and two sisters, Mrs. Hausman, Dakota and Mrs. Hart of Idaho. 
The funeral will be held from the late home on So. 8th Street Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 7, 1908 
*********
[bur. 11-10-1908/cause:nephritis]


VIOLETA SPIERING

MENASHA-
Violeta Spiering, 87, Menasha, died Friday morning in Oakridge Gardens Nursing 
Center.
She was born April 5, 1900, in Colby, to Charles and Louise Mais Frome. She 
resided in Manitowoc until 1955 and then moved to Menasha.
Surviving is one son, Robert, Menasha. Her husband, Gerhardt, died in 1954.
Mrs. Spiering donated her body to the Medical College of Wisconsin.
There will be no visitation or services.
Laemmrich Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Oshkosh Northwestern, November 14, 1987  P. 20
********
(05 Apr 1900/13 Nov 1987/SSDI)
[There's a note in her record that she is not buried here - her body was donated 
to science. She was the widow of Gerhardt.]


ANNA AUGUSTA SPINDLER

On Tues. afternoon the telegraph news reached here that 
Mrs. Anna Spindler, wife of Charles E. Spindler, died in 
Chicago. Mrs. Spindler, who had enjoyed excellent health, 
became ill a short while ago and was told that the illness
could be stopped by undergoing a dangerous operation. The 
operation was performed a few days ago in Chicago and Mon. 
evening Mr. Spindler returned here convinced that all was 
well and the outcome good. A few hours later, Mr. Spindler 
was reached by telephone and told to return to Chicago 
because her condition had worsened. Naturally he traveled 
there immediately but had to report the death of his wife 
on Tuesday. The deceased, who married her husband in Germany, 
where Mr. Spindler has a business, reached the age of 38 yrs. 
and leaves 2 children - ages 15 and 12. Her body was brought 
here yesterday afternoon and will be buried this afternoon in 
the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1897
******
[cause: acute peritonitis]


CHARLES E. SPINDLER    (d. 1920)

C.E. SPINDLER DIES SUDDENLY; HEART FAILURE
Had Attack Tuesday But Apparently He Had Recovered
Charles E. Spindler, one of the best known residents of the city, prominently 
identified with business interest here for forty years, a member of the Barnhardt 
Bros. & Spindler Co. of Chicago and other large interests, and a civil war veteran, 
died at his home on Park street at 10:30 o'clock last evening. Mr. Spindler's death 
was due to heart failure.
The end came almost without warning and was calm and peacful, fulfilling a wish that 
Mr. Spindler had often expressed that when his time to leave came he might not linger 
and suffer. Mr. Spindler suffered an attack of illness at the Elks club Tuesday night, 
but had apparently recovered and yesterday was up and about the house though he was 
restless.
SON WITH HIM AT END
During the evening he was visited by his two sons Edwin and Walter, the latter having 
left the home but a short time before the fatal attack came. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin 
Spindler, who had remained and were about to leave, were with Mr. Spindler when the 
end came.
Mr. Spindler had walked from the parlors into his own room and it is believed had a 
premonition that the end was at hand. As he entered his room he turned to his son and 
said "Good-Bye," and then was seen to waver in his step, gasp and fall and before the 
son could reach his side, had passed away.
CAME TO AMERICA IN 1849
Mr. Spindler was born at Eisenberg, Germany, June 25, 1841 and with his parents came 
to America in 1849 when he was a boy of eight years. The family located at Northampton, 
Mass., and in 1855 removed to this county where they located on a farm in the town of 
Newton. Mr. Spindler left the parental roof when quite young and located at Bloomington, 
Ill. where he engaged in farming during the summer and in the winter was employed as a 
brakeman on the Illinois Central railway, remaining at Bloomington until the outbreak of 
the civil war.
ACTIVE AS A MAN OF 80
The death of Mr. Spindler comes as a shock to the community in which he was so widely 
known and to those who knew him most intimately there is a sense of personal loss. 
Although nearly 80 years of age Mr. Spindler had the activity of a man of thirty years 
younger and was a daily visitor at the Elks club and about town. He possessed a keen 
mind and was interested in events of the day in his home city and outside. A man of wide 
business experience and large affairs, his success was that of the self-made man and a 
tribute to energy of his early days and foresight in business.
On July 3, 1861, Mr. Spindler enlisted for a three-year term in the first Illinois cavalry 
and with his command was asigned to the division of Gen. Mulligan which was sent to 
reinforce troops at Lexington where a large amount of money had been consigend (sic), and 
it was here that Mr. Spindler was taken prisoner by the enemy after his command had been 
fighting for fifty-two hours without cessation, the rebels taking $900,000.
When the battle opened Mr. Spindler was on picket duty two miles from the city of Lexington 
and warned his command of the attack but was told that the alarm was a false one. Returning 
to his comrades he found that they had fled and he was forced to return to the city, to 
rejoin his command, several of his comrades being shot down at his side. Mr. Spindler was 
with Gen. Mulligan's troops when the surrender took place. Later the prisoners were released 
on parole and went to St. Louis where they were discharged from the service.
Following his discharge Mr. Spindler located at Kean, N.H., where he entered the shops of a 
big locomotive works as a machinist and it was while here that he became a member of the 
first union organization, at that time known as the Locomotive Repair Workers Union, and he 
carried a card in the organization for many years.
GOES INTO BUSINESS
Later Mr. Spindler decided to return west and located at Chicago where he entered the employ 
of the old Toepfer Type Foundry Co. in which, a few years later, he became interested as 
owner with the Barnhardt interests, the name being changed to Barnhardt Bros. & Spindler, 
and under the new owners developing into one of the largest and one of the most important 
concerns in that line of industry in the United States.
Failing health forced Mr. Spindler in the early 80s to retire from active management of the 
company at Chicago and he returned to this city where he has since resided. Upon his return 
here he continued to devote himself to the interests of the com- Continued on Page 8 
C.E. SPINDLER DIES SUDDENLY; HEART FAILURE Concluded from Page 1
pany by manufacture of special machinery for the company at the Richards Iron Works here.
SAVED PLANT IN 1871 FIRE
During his active connection with the compnay (sic) at Chicago, Mr. Spindler was superin-
tendent and general manager up to the time that he removed here. During the great Chicago 
fire of 1871. 
it was principally through Mr. Spindleer's efforts that the large plant of the company was 
saved from destruction. When the company was reorganized in 1911 and took over a number of 
other concerns in the same line of business, Mr. Spindler retained his intersts and was a 
director of the company at the time of his death. The concern is capitalized at $3,000,000.
In addition to his interest in the Barnhardt Bros. & Spindler Co. Mr. Spindler was identified 
with a number of other concerns including many local enterprises. He was a stockholder in the 
American Type Foundry Co., of Chicago, the Hamilton Manufacturing and Eggers Veneer Co. of 
Two Rivers, the old Manitowoc Pea Packing Co., the County Abstract Co., the C. Spindler Co. 
of this city and was one of the promoters of the Co-operative Orchard Co. of Sturgeon Bay.
LED A RETIRED LIFE
For the past thirty-five years Mr. Spindler had retired from active business and had lived 
a quiet life, although he had never permitted himself to surrender his interest in the 
concerns with which he was identified and had been in close touch at all times with his 
business interest. His was the ideal life. He enjoyed the fruits of his efforts in early 
life and unhampered by any retrictions was free to follow his own bent, and it can be said 
realized a full measure of enjoyment up to the very day of his death.
Mr. Spindler some years ago erected a palatial home at Sixth and Park streets but after the 
death of his wife who did not survive its completion, he deeded the home to his son Edwin 
and proceeded with erection of a bungalow on Park street which was his home at the time of 
his death.
LEAVES THREE CHILDREN
Mr. Spindler is survived by three children, all resident of this city. They are Edwin C. 
head of the Spindler Co., Walter E., president of the Aluminum Specialty Co. of this city 
and Chilton and Mrs. J.G. Johnson. Two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Arnold, this city and Mrs. Glenn 
Olson of Seattle and six grand children also survive.
He was a member of Manitowoc Lodge of Elks in which he had evidenced a keen interest since 
its organization, and was identified with Walker Post of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Although he had always taken an interest in public affairs, Mr. Spindler had never permitted 
his name to be used for public office, preferring the quiet of his home and club to the 
activities of public life.
The funeral of Mr. Spindler will be home (sic) on Park street at two o'clock, under auspices 
of the Elks.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 4, 1920  pp.1,8
*******
[bur 11-06-1920/cause: myocarditis]


CHARLES E. SPINDLER    (d. 1973)

Charles E. Spindler, 59, of 620 Huron St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services wil be accorded 
Mr. Spindler by the V.F.W. Post No. 659.
Mr. Spindler was born Dec. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin C. 
and Hazel Martin Spindler. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
from Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo. and Northwestern University, 
Evanston, Ill., School of Commerce. He entered the armed forces Mar. 31, 1942, 
serving in the European theater. He was discharged July 22, 1946, with the 
rank of captain. He married Marie France Grave May 10, 1946, in Paris, France. 
He had been associated with the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, for some years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973


EDWIN C. SPINDLER    (d. 1956)

LOCAL MAN IS JUROR DRY CASE
Charles Mueller, Milwaukee saloon man, the first tried by a federal jury 
in Wisconsin for violation of the prohibition law, was acquitted Saturday. 
Mueller was indicted at Milwaukee on eight counts and the jury was out 
nineteen hours. Edwin C. Spindler of this city was a member of the jury.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 8
********
[d. 04-29-1956/age 73 yrs./bur. on Charles Spindler lot]
*********
Miss Hazel Cole Martin and Edwin Charles Spindler will take their nuptial vows 
this evening at eight o'clock at St. James Church, the Rev. W. Pulsifer being 
the celebrant. Miss Lucille Martin, sister of the bride will be the maid of honor 
while the Misses Marie Fitzgerald of Springfield, Ill., Hester Magee of Chicago 
and Florence Roberts of this city will be the bridesmaids. Walter Spindler will 
act as best man for his brother and Messrs Clement Murphy, Will Hall and Luling 
Nash, will be the ushers. After the wedding there will be a reception at the 
Spindler home, corner of Park and Sixth Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 22, 1908


EMMA SPINDLER

Death of 22 year old Mrs. Emma Spindler, on 24 Jan. She was
the daughter of Balentine Goetzler and was married only 16 
months ago to Mr. Spindler of Chicago. Burial will take place 
at 2pm today. (long article)
Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1881
********
DIED. On Monday evening, January 24th, in this city, Mrs. Charles Spindler,
wife of Charles Spindler of Chicago.
Mrs. Spindler was the daughter of Valentine Goetzler, of this city.
One year and four months ago she married Charles Spindler of the firm of 
Barnhardt Bros. & Spindler of Chicago.  Since that time she lived in Chicago 
up to last fall when she came to this city with her husband, for the purpose 
of spending the winter here. Two months ago she was taken sick but seemed to 
have recovered. She was taken with inflammation of the lungs from which she 
never recovered.
The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 27, 1881


HAZEL SPINDLER

Mrs. Edwin C. Spindler of 1419 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at home.
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is handling funeral arrangements. There will 
be no visitation. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, or charities of the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 15, 1972
********
Hazel Martin Spindler, 85, of 1419 N. Eighth St., Spindler Apartments, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home.
Private funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon at 
St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey officiated 
and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spindler, nee Hazel Martin, was born Aug. 3, 1886, at Hayward, Wis., 
daughter of the late James Gray Martin and Mintie Cole Martin. Mr. Martin 
was employed by the Weyerhauser Lumber Co. In 1890, he founded the Northern 
Grain Co. of Chicago and Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spindler attended the Stickney School in Chicago and was a graduate 
of Ferry Hall School, Lake Forest, Ill. She moved to Manitowoc with her 
parents in 1906. She was married to Edwin C. Spindler in 1908. Mr. Spindler 
was president of the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, and preceded her in death 
in 1956.
Her father was a pioneer in the cherry orchard business in Door County and 
organized the Martin Orchard Co. in 1910 near Sturgeion Bay, which was 
reported to be the "world's largest" cherry orchard with more than 60,000 
trees. Mr. Martin was mayor of Sturgeon Bay from 1922-1924 and 1926-1934.
She was a charter member of the St. James Guild of the St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons, James E., Charles E. and Atty. John M., and 
a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Jannet) Melson, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. J.F. 
(Lucille) Pritchard, of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and ten great 
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to favorite charities 
of the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972
********
[d. 07-15-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Edwin C. Spindler/bur. on Charles Spindler lot] 
(03 Aug 1886/Jul 1972/SSDI)
********
Miss Hazel Cole Martin and Edwin Charles Spindler will take their nuptial vows 
this evening at eight o'clock at St. James Church, the Rev. W. Pulsifer being 
the celebrant. Miss Lucille Martin, sister of the bride will be the maid of honor 
while the Misses Marie Fitzgerald of Springfield, Ill., Hester Magee of Chicago 
and Florence Roberts of this city will be the bridesmaids. Walter Spindler will 
act as best man for his brother and Messrs Clement Murphy, Will Hall and Luling 
Nash, will be the ushers. After the wedding there will be a reception at the 
Spindler home, corner of Park and Sixth Streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 22, 1908


JOHN M. SPINDLER    (d. 2001)

Attorney John M. Spindler, age 80, 1001 E. Crescent Drive, Manitowoc, Wis., died 
Thursday, July 5, 2001, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. Funeral services 
will be held on Monday, July 9, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
John was born April 30, 1921, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated with a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin 1943, and a Juris 
Doctorate from Northwestern University of Law in 1948.
John married Florence Vellenga in Chicago, Ill. on July 31, 1945. The couple had 
five children: John M. Spindler, Jr. and his wife, Mary Kay of Rockford, Ill, 
married in 1973, and their children Ashley and Annie; a daughter, Susan Cole who 
married Thomas C. Nebel in 1971 and their children Matthew, Olivia, and Elizabeth; 
a son Stephen, Manitowoc, Wis.; a daughter Diane living in Indian Hills, Denver, 
Colo.; and a son Benjamin who married Amy Chapman in 1998, Sun Prairie, Wis.
Attorney Spindler was a partner in Nash, Spindler, Dean & Grimstad, Attorneys, 
Manitowoc, Wis.; member of the National Council of School Board Attorneys, director 
and past president of Wisconsin Association of School Attorneys; member of the 
Illinois and Wisconsin Bar, Eastern district court of Wisconsin, Seventh Circuit 
Court of Appeals, American Bar Association; author of "A time for Reform in Municipal 
Labor Law," Wisconsin Bulletin, August, 1970; lecturer, Advance Training Seminar on 
School Law sponsored by the Wisconsin Bar Association, 1972; author of articles 
appearing in Wisconsin Schoolnews (sic), 1974, 1975, and 1976; speaker at WWASB 
Seminars, Madison, Wis. in 1974, 1975, and 1976; National Director of the National 
organization on Legal problems of Education (NOLPE).
John resigned from the practice of law in 1991. Since then he has been the president 
and manager of the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation Inc. The West 
Foundation is a charitable organization which financially supports humanitarian 
educational charitable, cultural, civic and public projects or institutions in the 
Manitowoc-Two Rivers area. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he 
served as an Elder.
Relatives and friends may call at First Presbyterian Church from 9:30 to 11:30 on 
Monday, July 9, 2001.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or the 
Manitowoc YMCA.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 2001 P. A3


MARTHA SPINDLER

Mrs. Spindler, Early Scouter, Dies at Home 
Mrs. Martha Spindler, 74, identified with Girl Scouting in the community since 
1927, died unexpectedly late Saturday night at home, 1210 Lake St. 
Mrs. Spindler was the widow of Walter Spindler who had been president of 
Aluminum Specialty Co. and had been active in developing the industrial business 
since 1914. He died in 1951.
Interested in young people, Mrs. Spindler was instrumental in forming the first 
Girl Scout council at Manitowoc in 1927. She was chairman of the first camp 
committee of the Council and did much to establish the council’s camping program 
at Camp Sinawa. Pigeon Lake, and at Camp Manitou, Shoto.
Donates Shelter 
In 1961, Mrs. Spindler donated and dedicated the first troop shelter at Girl Scout 
Camp Manitou. It was named the Spindler Troop Shelter in her honor. Through her 
efforts the Walter E. Spindler Foundation was responsible for erection of a huge 
new fireplace in the lodge at Camp Sinawa. It was dedicated in June of 1961 in 
memory of Paul A. Schuette Jr. 
The Thanks Badge, highest award to an adult in Girl Scouting, was presented to Mrs. 
Spindler in 1936, one of four Manitowoc women thus honored. 
Mrs. Spindler was a daughter of the late William and Olga Nielsen Rahr. She was 
born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1888. She attended public schools and was graduated from 
old South Side High School, later attending Milwaukee Downer College, being graduated 
in 1905. She was married to Walter Spindler April 30, 1913.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. John W. Torrison, of the city and three grand-
children. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Private Services 
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home. The Rev. Vernon E. 
Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket 
will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to Manitou Council Girl Scout Tribute Fund, Cancer Fund, Heart 
Fund and Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P.13
********
[Martha Rahr Spindler/widow of Walter E. Spindler]
********
WEDDED UNDER CANOPY OF FERNS IN ROSE BOWER
RAHR – SPINDLER ??? LAST NIGHT AT SEVEN AT BEAUTIFUL HOME OF BRIDE'S PARENTS – 
REV. VINCENT OFFICIATES
100 Guests at Ceremony; Couple Honeymoon to N.Y.
No bride and groom however richly blessed, ever exchanged their vows of life 
long fidelity amidst more auspicious surroundings and appointments than did 
Miss Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rahr Sr. and Walter Edward 
Spindler last evening.
It was a home wedding perfect in appointments and charming in all its nature 
where in a setting of spriing foliage and pretty pink and white floral decoration 
and surrounded by their friends there was nothing lacking to make the event the 
happiest occasion in the lives of the contracting couple and their parents.
The spacious Rahr home provided adequate facility for the ceremony which took place 
in the drawing room where an improvised altar of lattice work had been converted 
into a bower of roses. The color scheme of decorations throughout was pink and white 
and everywhere were roses, carnations, lilies of the valley and imported southern 
huckleberry with baskets of bride's roses and carnations stationed in the rooms to 
complete the harmonious setting. The wedding was the beautiful Episcopal double ring 
ceremony with Rev. Father Vincent, rector of St. James, presiding. He was stationed 
at the altar in waiting shortly after 7 o'clock where the bridal parties, the groom 
and groomsman and the bride with her maid of honor and flower girl converged at the 
entrance to the drawing room and preceded their the ribboned passageway meeting at 
the altar. The bride was radiant in a gown of white charmeuse trimmed with real 
point lace. She wore a veil trimmed with orange blossoms and points of lace and 
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Miss Johanna Klingholz, maid of honor, wore a handsome crepe de chine dress with a 
lace overdress and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The ribbon bearers, the Misses 
Maud Hawkins of Sheboygan and Florence Schuette, were becomingly attired in pink and 
white with corsage bouquets of lilies of the valley and roses. Little Miss Mollie Rahr 
as flower girl was a picture in a French embroidery dress with a wreath of pink roses 
and carnations and carried a basket of sweet peas. Will Nottage of Appleton was the 
groomsman.
The wedding march was played by Professor Joseph Kaiser and the wedding party proceeded 
to the altar to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. The Gloe-Naidl Orchestra 
provided music throughout the evening.
The ceremony over, the party resolved itself into a reception and congratulations were 
showered on the happy couple. Miss Klingholz, the maid, had the honor of capturing the 
bride's bouquet. The bride's table was stationed in the dinning room while smaller 
tables were placed in the large gymnasium and all partook of a sumptuous wedding dinner. 
The tables were pretty in their decoration of bride's roses and the assemblage made 
merry until a late hour. The bride and groom departed on the limited for the East, 
their destination being New York with several stopping points enroute. The couple will 
be at home in their handsome new residence on Lake Street on July 1.
Out of town guests were Mrs. C.E. Patzer of Milwaukee; Mrs. Castles of Port Washington; 
O.O. Mason of Milwaukee; Mrs. Smith of Manistee, Mich., and Miss Hawkins, Sheboygan. To 
pay a tribute to the bride in set phrases of ordinary complement would be both fulsome 
and inappropriate. She is a Manitowoc girl born and bred, a graduate of local schools 
and Milwaukee Downer College and belongs to that type of American girl that is always 
honest, pure-hearted and accomplished, loved by her friends and respected by all who 
know her. She is fitted in every way to grace her new station and inaugurates her wedded 
life with the well wishes of a large circle of sincere friends. 
Mr. Spindler is one of the rising young businessmen of the city. He has lately become 
interested in the Manitowoc Aluminum Specialty Co., one of the city's flourishing 
institutions and is one of the officers of the company. He is a son of Charles E. 
Spindler and a young man who possesses character and qualifications for a successful 
career. Of genial disposition, Mr. Spindler has attracted a large circle of friends and 
with his bride receives sincerest congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 27, 1914 page 1


WALTER E. SPINDLER

Walter E. Spindler, Head of Aluminum Specialty Co., Dead
Active in Industrial Life of Manitowoc
Manitowoc—Walter E. Spindler, 65, president and general manager of Aluminum 
Specialty Company, and active in the industrial life of Manitowoc for more 
than 40 years, died Friday morning at the home, 1210 Lake Street.
Mr. Spindler submitted to a serious operation a few weeks ago in a Milwaukee 
hospital and rallied after returning to his home, but the past week his 
condition grew critical.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht funeral home, 
North Water street. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the ST. James church will 
officiate and internment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends are asked to 
please omit flowers.
Mr. Spindler was born in this city in 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles E. Spindler. He attended the second ward school and later enrolled 
at the Shattuck military school at Fairbault, Minn., from which he was 
graduated. He attended the Wharton School of Finance at the University of 
Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and returned to Manitowoc to engage in a 
business career.
He was one of the founders of the Northern Wisconsin Produce Company. After 
severing his connection with that firm he acquired a controlling interest in 
the Aluminum Specialty company and became president and general manager. He 
embarked on an expansion program which resulted in construction of a second 
plant at Chilton, built in 1919 and placed in operation the following year.
Mr. Spindler was vice president of the Spindler company, Manitowoc, and a 
director of Barnhardt Brothers and Spindler, Chicago type manufacturers, of 
which his father was one of the founders. His affiliations included membership 
in the National Association of Manufacturers, the Aluminumware association and 
the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
Only last June Mr. Spindler was specially honored by the Wisconsin Encampment 
of Veterans of Foreign Wars, which met this year in the city. He was cited as 
an outstanding citizen and a contributor to the industrial expansion of 
Manitowoc and Chilton.
In 1914 Mr. Spindler married Miss Martha Rahr, only daughter of the late Mayor 
and Mrs. William Rahr. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. John Torrison of 
this city; brother Edwin C., and sister, Mrs. John G. Johnson, both of this 
city, and three grand children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, July 20, 1951, Vol. 54—No. 231
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
*******
[Walter Edward/bur. on Mrs. Martha R. Spindler lot]
*******
WEDDED UNDER CANOPY OF FERNS IN ROSE BOWER
RAHR – SPINDLER ??? LAST NIGHT AT SEVEN AT BEAUTIFUL HOME OF BRIDE'S PARENTS – 
REV. VINCENT OFFICIATES
100 Guests at Ceremony; Couple Honeymoon to N.Y.
No bride and groom however richly blessed, ever exchanged their vows of life 
long fidelity amidst more auspicious surroundings and appointments than did 
Miss Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rahr Sr. and Walter Edward 
Spindler last evening.
It was a home wedding perfect in appointments and charming in all its nature 
where in a setting of spriing foliage and pretty pink and white floral decoration 
and surrounded by their friends there was nothing lacking to make the event the 
happiest occasion in the lives of the contracting couple and their parents.
The spacious Rahr home provided adequate facility for the ceremony which took place 
in the drawing room where an improvised altar of lattice work had been converted 
into a bower of roses. The color scheme of decorations throughout was pink and white 
and everywhere were roses, carnations, lilies of the valley and imported southern 
huckleberry with baskets of bride's roses and carnations stationed in the rooms to 
complete the harmonious setting. The wedding was the beautiful Episcopal double ring 
ceremony with Rev. Father Vincent, rector of St. James, presiding. He was stationed 
at the altar in waiting shortly after 7 o'clock where the bridal parties, the groom 
and groomsman and the bride with her maid of honor and flower girl converged at the 
entrance to the drawing room and preceded their the ribboned passageway meeting at 
the altar. The bride was radiant in a gown of white charmeuse trimmed with real 
point lace. She wore a veil trimmed with orange blossoms and points of lace and 
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Miss Johanna Klingholz, maid of honor, wore a handsome crepe de chine dress with a 
lace overdress and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The ribbon bearers, the Misses 
Maud Hawkins of Sheboygan and Florence Schuette, were becomingly attired in pink and 
white with corsage bouquets of lilies of the valley and roses. Little Miss Mollie Rahr 
as flower girl was a picture in a French embroidery dress with a wreath of pink roses 
and carnations and carried a basket of sweet peas. Will Nottage of Appleton was the 
groomsman.
The wedding march was played by Professor Joseph Kaiser and the wedding party proceeded 
to the altar to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. The Gloe-Naidl Orchestra 
provided music throughout the evening.
The ceremony over, the party resolved itself into a reception and congratulations were 
showered on the happy couple. Miss Klingholz, the maid, had the honor of capturing the 
bride's bouquet. The bride's table was stationed in the dinning room while smaller 
tables were placed in the large gymnasium and all partook of a sumptuous wedding dinner. 
The tables were pretty in their decoration of bride's roses and the assemblage made 
merry until a late hour. The bride and groom departed on the limited for the East, 
their destination being New York with several stopping points enroute. The couple will 
be at home in their handsome new residence on Lake Street on July 1.
Out of town guests were Mrs. C.E. Patzer of Milwaukee; Mrs. Castles of Port Washington; 
O.O. Mason of Milwaukee; Mrs. Smith of Manistee, Mich., and Miss Hawkins, Sheboygan. To 
pay a tribute to the bride in set phrases of ordinary complement would be both fulsome 
and inappropriate. She is a Manitowoc girl born and bred, a graduate of local schools 
and Milwaukee Downer College and belongs to that type of American girl that is always 
honest, pure-hearted and accomplished, loved by her friends and respected by all who 
know her. She is fitted in every way to grace her new station and inaugurates her wedded 
life with the well wishes of a large circle of sincere friends. 
Mr. Spindler is one of the rising young businessmen of the city. He has lately become 
interested in the Manitowoc Aluminum Specialty Co., one of the city's flourishing 
institutions and is one of the officers of the company. He is a son of Charles E. 
Spindler and a young man who possesses character and qualifications for a successful 
career. Of genial disposition, Mr. Spindler has attracted a large circle of friends and 
with his bride receives sincerest congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 27, 1914 page 1


AUGUST SPINKE

Death on Wed., after a long illness, of August Spinke, 
stepson of Fritz Brose of Manitowoc. The young man was 
in his 20’s and died of consumption. Burial will take 
place tomorrow morning.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1891
*********
[cause: tuberculosis]


EMIL SPINKE

Death Wednesday last week of 28 year old Emil Spinke of consumption. 
The burial was held Saturday in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, July 21, 1898
*****
City and County:
Emil Spinke of this city died on the 13th of July. He was buried on Saturday 
from the German Lutheran church. He died of consumption. He was 28 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 21, 1898 pg. 3
*****
[age 28 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


HEINRICH CARL THEO. SPINKE

Name: Spinker, Heinrich Carl Theo.
D.: 4/5/1876)
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1876
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 13 Yrs. - 6 Mo. - 8 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.210


HENRY SPINKE    (bur. 1872)

Henry Spincke (sic), a carpenter by trade, and once a good mechanic, 
died last Sunday morning from the effects of habitual drunkenness 
and subsequent exposure during the severe cold. He leaves a widow 
and eight children in the most destitute circumstances. His funeral 
was attended very numerously by the members of the fire department 
and the friends and neighbors of the deceased, who bore a good 
character until he fell, another of the many victims of the demon 
of intoxication.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, January 4, 1872  pg. 4
*********
[Co. F/26th Wis./Inf./from Manitowoc Tribune]
(_______ ____ Heinrich Spinker/born in Mecklenburg/b. 17 Oct. 1838/d. 31
Dec. 1871/bur. 2 Jan. 1872, Manitowoc/from death record of First Ger. 
Evang. ch.)


WILLIAM SPINKE

Death Wed. last week after a long illness of 40-yr. old Wilhelm Spinke.
He is survived by his sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and a sister.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1900
********
[cause: phthisis]


GEORGE A. SPINKER

George A. Spinker, 69, of 1125 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at home.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, by Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc, of which 
he was a member with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Spinker was born Sept. 20, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Kate Hrdina Spinker. He attended Manitowoc schools and sailed the Great Lakes 
for many years retiring in 1967.
Survivors include a brother, William and two sisters, Miss Lillian Spinker and 
Mrs. Carl (Martha) Klingbiel and a niece Mrs. Marlene Rosinsky of Manitowoc. 
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, from 
5 to 9 o'clock this Friday afternoon and Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, May 16, 1975 P.15


HERMAN SPINKER    (d. 1973)

Herman E. Spinker, 74, of 820 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufus will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Spinker was born Nov. 5, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Kate 
Hrdina Spinker. He attended Manitowoc schools. He was a service representatve for 
Burroughs Corp. for 40 years, retiring in 1965.
Survivors include two brothers, William and George, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss 
Lillian Spinker and Mrs. Carl (Martha) Klingbiel, of Manitowoc and a niece, Mrs. 
Vernon (Marlene ) Rosinsky, of Manitwooc. A brother and a sister preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, June 1, 1973 P.16


JOHN SPINKER   (d. 1929)

JOHN SPINKER IS VICTIM OF DEATH
Life-long Resident of the County Dies at Local Hospital Today
John Gerhardt Spinker, a resient of Manitowoc his entire life, and 
a patient at the hospital for the last year, died at 7 a.m. today at 
the age of 57, death following a sudden stroke about a year ago and 
since then had been confined to the hospital.
The deceased was born in this city Jan. 30, 1872, attended local 
schools and later became a painter, working in that capacity up to 
the time of his illness. He married Kate Hrdina, the couple being 
blessed with seven children, Lillian, Martha and Marie, at home at 
1211 Green street, John, George and William of this city and Herman 
of Madison. Mrs. Spinker died 20 years ago. A sister, Mrs. Anton 
Wolf (sic) and a step brother, Henry Brose, both of this city and 
his mother, Mrs. Dora Brose, also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E.A. Kuhn at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at the Leschke funeral home with burial in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Times, Thursday, February 7, 1929 P.4
********
John Spinker Dies At Hospital Today
John Spinker, 56, a lifetime resident of Manitowoc, passed away at 
the hospital this morning. Mr. Spinker was born January 30, 1872. 
He took up the painters' trade and continued this line of work until 
his retirement a few years' ago. The deceased married Kate Hartne (sic) 
in 1896, who passed away a number of years ago.
???? ?????? ????? three duaghters, Lillian, Martha, Marie and four sons, 
John, George and William of this city and Herman of Madison. He is also 
survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Dora Brose and one sister, Mrs. Anton 
Wolff.
The funeral services will be held from the Leschke Chapel Saturday 
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. C.A. Kuhn officiating. Burial will be 
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 7, 1929 P.14
********
[John Gehardt/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


KATE SPINKER

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909:
Death here Thursday last week in Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. J. Spinke of Green
Bay. Her funeral was held Saturday at the city cemetery.
********
[cause: sepsis]


LILLIAN M. SPINKER

Miss Lillian M. Spinker, 87, formerly of 1125 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning, Jan. 12, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Spinker was born May 26, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and 
Kate Hrdina Spinker. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. Miss Spinker was 
a lifelong Manitowoc resident. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 47 
years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.
Survivors include a brother, William F. Spinker of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Martha 
Klingbiel of Manitowoc; a niece, Mrs. Vernon (Marlene) Rosinsky of Manitowoc and 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a 
sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to the time of services on Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1984 P. 3
*********
[bur. on John Spinker lot]


MARY SPINKER

Death Sun. morning of Mrs. Hermann Spinke(sic) of a heart attack 
while she was entirely alone in her home. Although the deceased 
has had a heart weakness for some time, no one anticipated that 
she would be taken so quickly. Mr. Spinke left the house Sun.
morning on an errand and when he came home after mid-day found 
his wife dead on the floor. Mrs. Spinke was born here 18 Jan. 
1870. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother 
and by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902
********
DIED WHILE ALONE IN HOUSE.
Unexpected and Sudden Demise of Mrs. Herman Spinke Sunday.
While alone in her home and engaged about the household duties 
Sunday Mrs. Herman Spinke was stricken by death and expired 
before assistance reached her. The dead body was found upon the 
floor by the husband when he returned to the home shortly before 
noon. Physicians were summoned but life had been extinct for 
some time and a coroners inquest pro??????? death due to heart 
failure. Mrs. Spinke had been subject to weakness of the heart 
for years but was in apparent good health Sunday. Mr. Spinke had 
left home early in the morning and the sad discovery made upon 
his return was a terrible shock.
Mrs. Spinke was a native of Manitowoc county and was born at 
Newton Jan. 18, 1870. She was married twelve years ago and had 
since made this city her home. Although never in robust health, 
there was nothing in her condition to cause alarm and her sudden 
demise is a painful shock to friends. Besides a husband, her 
mother, three sisters and four brothers are left to mourn her 
loss. The funeral will be held from the late home tomorrow 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 20, 1902 P.1
********
[cause: heart failure]


WILLIAM F. SPINKER

William F. Spinker, 78, of 1235 S. 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, February 4, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Monday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Rev. David Kluttermann will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military rites accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas 
Post 659.
Mr. Spinker was born May 18, 1909 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Katherine 
Hrdina Spinker. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum and then at Aluminum Specialty 
Company, retiring in December, 1973. Mr. Spinker was a veteran of World War II, 
serving in the 2nd Armored Division from April, 1943, to October, 1945. Mr. Spinker 
served in Europe and North Africa.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Martha B. Klingbiel of Manitowoc; a niece, Mrs. 
Marlene Rosinsky and her husband, Vernon of Manitowoc; grandnieces and grandnephews, 
Sue Rosinsky of Salt Lake city, Utah, John Rosinsky of Manitowoc, Terry Rosinsky of 
St. Nazianz and Michael Rosinsky of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two 
sisters, Lillian Spinker and Marie Wirth and three brothers, John, Herman and George 
Spinker.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, from 5 pm to 
8 pm Sunday and Monday after 8 am until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 5, 1988 page 17


MARION M. SPINKS

Marion M. Spinks, age 77, of 1905 Franklin St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, April 11, 
2000, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Kingdom Hall, 
Manitowoc. Officiating will be Keith Burnett. Burial will take place at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Marion was born January 7, 1923, in Tilleda, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and 
Theresa Madsen Grosskopf.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Olmsted, Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren, 
Randy and Janet Andrusak, Solomon, Kan., Debra and Kevin Schroeder, Manitowoc; seven 
great grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Frances and Larry Heise, 
Sister Bay, Agnes and Lawrence Seyler, LaCrosse, Nancy Hudson, California; one step-
sister, Mira Curtis, Tigerton, Wis. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death 
by her first husband, William Andrusak; her second husband, John Johnson and her 
third husband, Thomas D. Spinks; one son, William Andrusak; two brothers and five 
step-brothers.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 2000 P. A2
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[cremation]


LANCIA J. SPLITT

Lancia James Splitt, 67, of 121 River St., Menasha, a former Manitowoc resident, 
died Friday evening at Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood, Wis., following 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites 
will be conducted by the V.F.W. Otto-Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Splitt was born Jan. 21, 1906, at Milwaukee, son of the late Louis F. and 
Frieda Schroeder Splitt. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1909 and he attended 
local public and high schools.
For many years he was employed by the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. He left his 
employment to enter the U.S. Air Force March 12, 1942, serving in the European 
Theatre of War. He also served on a special duty assignment in the Hague and 
Amsterdam, Holland. He was honorably discharged in January, 1946, at Fort Sheridan, 
Ill. For many years he was active in veteran affairs and served as adjutant of 
Menasha Post for 1970 and 1971. For the past 10 years he had been employed at 
Wettengels Sales and Service, Appleton.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Francis M. Kadow, Mrs. Erwin Vieweger and 
Mrs. Winfield Waak, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a wake service 
will be at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1973  P.10 
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[d. at Wood WI/bur. on Francis M. and Lillian I. Kadow lot]


LOUIS F. SPLITT

Louis Split died at his home near the Half Way House on the Two Rivers road 
Tuesday. He was 41 years old and his death was due to tuberculosis. His remains 
were sent to Milwaukee for interment. He leaves a wife and three children to 
mourn over his untimely demise.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 31, 1914
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(Note: this stone is in memoriam only. He is buried in Milwaukee)


EMMA SPOENTGEN

Word received here today advised of the sudden death at Madison 
yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Emma Spoentgen, 67, widow of a prominent 
Manitowoc shoe merchant. Since 1925 Mrs. Spoentgen has resided at 207 
North Brook street, Madison.
Not in the best of health since last October, Mrs. Spoentgen was 
stricken with a heart attack yesterday.
The body is to brought to Manitowoc for burial. Time of funeral is 
indefinite. A son, Hugo, who is traveling in the southern states, 
has not been located. Radio messages are being broadcast in an effort 
to advise him of the death of his mother.
Mrs. Sponetgen, nee Emma Kiel, only daughter of the late Henry and 
Flora Kiel, Kossuth, was born in that town in 1870. She was married 
to Herman Spentgen in 1904. For years Mr. Spoentgen conducted a shoe 
store on Washington street. He died in 1922. Three years later Mrs. 
Spoentgen moved to Madison.
Survivors are two sons, Richard and Hugo, Madison; a brother, Richard 
Kiel of Shorewood Wis.; and two grandchildren.
It was announced this afternoon the body of Mrs. Spoentgen would arrive 
from Madison on the Limited train Sunday evening. Services will be held 
Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 28, 1938 P.2
*********
[bur. 01-31-1938/d. at Madison, WI/cause: coronary embolism chr. 
myocarditis/bur. on Herman Spoentgen lot]


ERNEST SPOENTGEN

Ernest Spoentgen, 78,of 913 South 13th street, died at the Holy Family hosptial 
Saturday afternoon following a brief illness.
He was born in this city in 1870 and in 1894 married Miss Jennie Bunn. They moved 
to Chicago where Mr. Spoentgen was employed as a salesman for the McGee Oil company. 
His wife died 22 years ago, after which he returned to Manitowoc to make his home. 
He was 50 year member of the Royal league.
Survivors are a brother, John of this city and a sister, Mrs. Marie Hess of 
Platteville, Wis.
Funeral services took place this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home, with 
interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 31, 1949 P.2
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[bur. 05-31-1949/age 78 yrs./bur. on Herman Spoentgen lot]


GEORGE H. SPOENTGEN

George H. Spoentgen, age 75, of 1407 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning, July 18, 2005 at his residence. 
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005, at the First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, 3613 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Runge will officiate, with burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
George was born March 1, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late Reuben and Leila 
Meisnest Spoentgen. He was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. 
On Sept. 23, 1952, George was inducted into the United States Army serving in 
Germany until being discharged on Sept. 10, 1954. In 1955, George graduated from 
the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Business Administration 
degree. On Oct. 9, 1965, George was married to the former Nancy L. Krueger at 
Friedens United Church of Christ in Reedsville. He worked as a systems analyst 
for the Manitowoc Company retiring in 1991. In 1991, George was instrumental in 
developing a local Special Olympics group in Manitowoc. He was a member of First 
Reformed United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife: Nancy of Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law: 
Dan (Jacki) Spoentgen of Green Bay; Jim Spoentgen of Manitowoc; one grandson: 
Jackson Spoentgen of Green Bay; one brother: Peter Spoentgen of Portage, Ind.; 
one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Alyce (Charles) Vogel of Kiel; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one 
infant granddaughter: Mary Margaret Spoentgen. 
Relatives and friends may call at the First Reformed United Church of Christ on 
Saturday at the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be 
appreciated for Special Olympics in his name. The Jens Family Funeral Home and 
Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the Spoentgen family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2005


HENRY SPOENTGEN

WELL KNOWN SHOE DEALER DIES 
H. SPOENTGEN DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS 
Well-known Merchant of Manitowoc Dies at Hospital; Active Here For Many Years
Failing to rally after an operation was resorted to last Friday in a vain effort 
to save his life, Henry Spoentgen, for 43 years engaged in the shoe business in 
Manitowoc and one of its most widely known citizens, passed away at the Holy 
Family hospital at 12:30 o’clock this noon. Death was due to infection resulting 
from a ruptured appendix.
Mr. Spoentgen spent nearly all of his life-time in the city of Manitowoc and 
became one of the foremost shoe dealers and custom shoe makers of the vicinity. 
He came here from Golz, Germany with his parents in 1861 and, with the exception 
of eight years spent at his trade in Milwaukee shoe manufacturing establishments, 
made his home in this city.
Learned Trade As Boy 
Born in Golz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Spoentgen, Sr., Henry Spoentgen was 
three years of age when he came to Manitowoc. He attended the schools until he 
was 12 years of age and on September 22, 1870, he started as an apprentice in a 
shoe shop here. For about 10 years he was a journeyman in Manitowoc and in 1880 
went to Milwaukee to continue his trade in the larger shoe manufacturing companies 
there.
Returning to Manitowoc in 1888, he purchased the store of his former employer, P.M. 
Peters, who operated the store across from the building owned and occupied by Mr. 
Spoentgen at the time of his death. He purchased the site of the present store in 
the late 90’s and built additions to it in 1910 to make it one of the biggest 
business blocks on that street. 
Married in 1894 
Mr. Spoentgen was married to Lydia Gaterman of Manitowoc Rapids on January 1, 1894 
and she with two children, Reuben H of this city and Mrs. Lyman Riley, Winneconne; 
two brothers, John and Ernst, this city; five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Damez of Los 
Angeles, California, Mrs. Henry Hess of Boone, Colorado, Miss Minnie Spoentgen and 
Mrs. M.C. Hess, Manitowoc and Mr. A. G. Meyer, St. Paul, and three grandchildren 
survive him.
Popular Citizen 
During the years Mr. Spoentgen was in business he became one of the best known 
residents of the community. Always interested in governmental affairs, he never 
sought public office although his guidance and counsel was sought by many. He was 
active in the affairs of the Reformed church at Ninth and Hancock streets and was 
a trustee for many years.
Fraternally, Mr. Spoentgen was a member of the Masons, the Elks, the Modern Woodmen 
and was a life-member of the Freier Saengerbund. 
The body of Mr. Spoentgen was removed from the hospital to the Pfeffer funeral home 
where it will remain until taken to the home at 917 Jay street on Monday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the First Reformed church at Ninth and Hancock 
streets at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. O. A. Menke officiating. Burial 
will take place at Evergreen cemetery under the rites of the Masonic order. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 11, 1931  P. 1
*******
[bur. 12-14-1931/cause: hypostatic pneumonia gangrenous appendix and 
gangrenous gall bladder]
*******
A news article about his daughter:
CHILD FALLS 20 FEET
3 Year Old Daughter of Henry Spoentgen is Injured
Falling from the porch of the home which is the flat above the Spoentgen store 
on Washington Street, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spoentgen 
had a miraculous escape from death and was seriously injured Monday. The child 
fell a distance of 20 feet or more, alighting on the cement walk and that death 
did not result is a marvel. The little one suffered a fracture of the arm, had 
three teeth knocked out and was severely bruised. The accident happened when 
the child wandered out on the porch to play and in the few seconds that the 
little girl evaded the mother's notice, the fall resulted.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., June 15, 1908


HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR.  (d. 1906)

Death Takes Herman Spoentgen
Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose life covered a span of 75 years, died early 
today at his home on So. Twelfth street; his death being due to an illness 
of some length. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago and ten children five sons 
and five daughters, survive. Mr. Spoentgen came here early in life and was 
well and favorably known. Of late years he had lived a retired life. The 
funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the German Reformed Church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, WI Tuesday, October 30, 1906
*******
DEATH CAUSES ACCIDENT
Son Breaks Arm in Answering Summons to Aged Father's Deathbed.
HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR, IS DEAD
Appendicits the Cause - Second Attack in Two Weeks - Was Seventy-Five Years
of Age and Leaves large family - Accident May Restore Use of Arm Crippled by
Rheumatism.
In going to answer the summons to his father's deathbed John Spoentgen
slipped and fell when just outside of the door of his home.  In falling he
struck his right arm and broke it between the wrist and shoulder.
 It was shortly after 4 o'clock this morning when members of the family at
the home on South Twelfth Street called up Frank Mosher and asked him to go
next door to call John Spoentgen to the phone and to tell him that his
father was dead.  Mr. Spoentgen dressed hurriedly and putting on a pair of
slippers he started to answer the summons.  He had taken one step outside of
the door when he slipped on the ice that had formed on the porch and
sustained the injury.
He returned to the house and Dr. W.G. Kemper was called to attend the injury. 
The cords in the arm are badly torn but this may be fortunate as Mr. Spoentgen 
had lost the full use of the arm through a severe case of rheumatishm. The 
cords may now heal and again allow him the full use of the arm.
Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose death summons was responsible for the
accident, has been a resident of this city for almost half a century. He was
born in Germany, Oct. 6, 1831 and with his wife and two children he came to
this city, to live in 1861, thirty years later. For many years the family
has lived at 920 South Twelfth street. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago.
The deceased has been ill since last Saturday when he was taken with a
severe case of appendicitis. He had one previous attack having been ill for
a short time, two weeks ago. .......
Note: Page torn off here, not known if there is any further info but it
looks as though it went on a little more.." copy of article in collection
not identified. Other articles with it were from the Manitowoc Citizen and
will place it here until proven otherwise. KJHS.
Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Newspaper, Published 1898-1909.,
Oct 1906.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
On Tuesday morning appendicitis took the life of Herman Spoentgen, 
a wellknown and respected resident of our city. The deceased was 
born 06 October 1831 in Isyum, Kreis Geldern, Bezirk Düsseldorf, 
came to America in 1861 and settled here, where he has been ever 
since. His wife preceded him in death about 4 years ago. He is 
survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the German Reformed Church.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906
********
Herman Spoentgen, Sr., age 75 years, died at an early hour Tuesday morning, 
Oct. 30, at his home on South Twelfth street, the cause of death being 
appendicitis. He had been ill for a few weeks. His wife passed away four years 
ago. Mr. Spoentgen is survived by ten children-five sons and five daughters. 
The children are: Henry, Herman (Jr.), John and George, this city; and Ernst, 
Chicago: Mrs. James Damey, Chicago; Mrs. Henry Hess and Miss Minnie Spoentgen, 
West Pullman, Ill.; Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Helen Spoentgen, this city.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Nov. 2, at 2:30 o'clock from the German 
Reformed church, the Rev. Mr. Grether officiating. Burial was at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Spoentgen was a native of Germany, born Oct. 6, 1831. He came to this city 
forty-five years ago with his wife and two children. During the last few years 
he had led a retired life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 8, 1906 P. 1
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Herman Spoentgen Sr.
birth: 1831 Germany
death: 29 October 1906 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Manitowoc
father: Spoentgen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 11-02-1906/age 75 yrs/cause: appendicitis]


HERMAN SPOENTGEN  (d. 1923)

DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city, 
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning, 
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life 
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of 
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his 
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a 
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for 
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin 
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving, 
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly 
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago. 
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today. 
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56 
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided 
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later 
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then 
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was 
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was 
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel, 
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers, 
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine 
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs. 
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also 
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom 
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the 
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating 
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen 
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends 
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
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[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]


LEILA A. SPOENTGEN

Mrs. Leila A. Spoentgen, age 98, of 912 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
morning, December 1, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Following cremation a Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday December 9, 
2000, at the First Reformed United Church of Christ. Rev. Richard Runge will 
officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Leila was born April 2, 1902, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna 
Shaffer Meisnest. She resided in Branch until the mid 1920's when her family moved 
to Manitowoc. After graduating from the Manitowoc High School in 1918, Leila 
studied at Milwaukee Normal for two years before completing her education at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1922. She received a Bachelors of Arts Degree 
with majors in Mathematics and French. Leila taught math at the Plymouth Wisconsin 
High School for four years prior to her marriage to Reuben H. Spoentgen, on 
August 2, 1926. Reuben preceded her in death on April 23, 1984. From the late 
30's to 60's she substituted for math teachers for Lincoln High School, Junior 
High Schools in Manitowoc and Washington High School in Two Rivers. Leila was a 
member of First Reformed United Church of Christ and the Tahalia Dramatic Club.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Peter Spoentgen, Hobart, Ind., 
George (Nancy) Spoentgen, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Mark (Nancy), Andrew 
(Isabelle), Leslie, Neil, Daniel (Jacki), James; two great grandchildren, Remy, 
Nicholas; nieces, nephews, other relatives survive. Leila was preceded in death 
by her parents, her husband, her brother, Earl, Manitowoc; twin infant brothers, 
Alvin and Elmer; and an infant great granddaughter, Mary Margaret "Maggie".
Memorials would be appreciate for First Reformed United Church of Christ or 
Manitowoc County Miracles Special Olympics Agency.
Jens Family Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 2000 P. A2


LYDIA SPOENTGEN

Mrs. Lydia Spoentgen, 77, widow of Henry Spoentgen, prominent Manitowoc 
shoe merchant, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at the home, 
917 Jay street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Reformed 
church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Spoentgen, nee Lydia Gaterman, was born in Newton in 1867 and in 
1894 was married to Henry Spoentgen, who operated a shoe store on 
Washington street for many years. He died in 1931.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lyman L. Riley of Winneconnie, Wis.; son 
Reuben, of this city; two brothers, William, of this city, the Rev. John 
Gaterman of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Henry Kielsmeier, of Los Angeles; 
and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 2 p.m. Thursday 
until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2
********
[d. 01-02-1945/age 77 yrs./cause: heart disease/widow of Henry Spoentgen]


MARIE C. SPOENTGEN 

Taken from the Manitowoc Citizen 7 August 1902:
After a lingering illness from a complication of diseases
lasting nearly eight months Mrs. Herman Spoentgen passed
peacefully away at 6 o'clock Sunday morning at her home
918 South 12th st.  Although the end came not unexpectedly
it was somewhat of a surprise to her husband and children
as on Saturday she was outside enjoying the fresh air and
appearing to be in fair health.  The deceased was 66 years
of age, being born in Germany in 1836 her maiden name being
Maria Christina.  She was married in 1856 and removed with
her husband to Manitowoc in 1861 where she has since resided.
Besides a husband, ten children five sons and five daughters
survive.  They are: Mrs. James Damey, Miss Minnie Spoentgen,
Ernst and George of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess of Cleveland
Ohio, Helen, Mrs. Maria Hess, Herman, Henry and John of this
city.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of the deceased on South Twelfth street Rev.
Zenk of the German Reformed church officiating. 
***********
This was from the 7 Aug 1902 Manitowoc Post and was translated by George
Spoentgen

"In her home of many years on South 12th Street, on Sunday morning, Mrs. H.
Spöntgen, age 66, submitted gently to death's slumber following a general
infirmity since December. The deceased was born January 3, 1836 in Koch
(Goch), Rhine-Prussia and married in 1857. In 1861 the pair emigrated to
America and established themsleves here in Manitowoc. Ten children who are
still living, resulted from the marriage. They are: Mrs. James Damen, (sic),
Miss Minnie, Ernest and George Spöntgen in Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess in
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Marie Hess, Heinrich, Herman, John and Miss Helene
Spöntgen who live here. The funeral followed by internment at the Evergreen
Cemetery will be on Tuesday afternoon with the Reverend Mr. Zenk presiding.
She was an affectionate wife and mother with tender, loving care and was
cordial to everyone. (Something about honors or "in memory of")
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902:
Following a long illness Mrs. Hermann Spoentgen died Sun. 
She was born 03 Jan. 1836 in the Prussian Rhineland and 
was married to her now surviving husband in 1856. The 
family came to America in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc 
where they have lived ever since. In addition to her 
husband, Mrs. Spoentgen is survived by 10 children. The 
funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
********
Marie Christian Kaiser Spoentgen
birth: 5 January 1836 Germany
death: 3 August 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
father: Heinrich Adam Kaiser
mother: Schonell
spouse: Herman Spoentgen Sr.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 08-04-1902/cause: cirr. of the liver]


REUBEN H. SPOENTGEN

Mr. Reuben H. Spoentgen, 83, of 912 North 17th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, April 23, at his residence.
Family Memorial Services will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed 
United Church of Christ. The Rev. Arthur Wille will officiate with cremation 
having taken place and burial of the cremains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Spentgen was born September 17, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry 
and Lyda Gaterman Spoentgen. Mr. Spoentgen attended schools and graduated from 
Ripon College. He married the former Leila Meisnest on August 2, 1926, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Spoentgen was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, 
life member of Maritime Marine Association of Manitowoc, Masonic Lodge No. 65 
of which he was past master in 1934, Manitowoc Chaper No. 16, Manitowoc Council 
No. 18, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar, former past commander, and 
served as alderman for the first ward for three years.
Survivors include his wife, Leila of Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law, 
George and Nancy Spoentgen of Manitowoc and Peter Spoentgen of Hobart, Indiana; 
a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Riley of Winneconne, Wisconsin and six grandchildren.
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may 
be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ, Memorial Hospital or the 
Association of Retarded Citizens. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge 
of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1984 P. 3
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[cremains/bur. on Mrs. Henry Spoentgen lot]


WILHELMINA SPOENTGEN

Miss Minnie Spoentgen, 73, lifelong resident of the city, died yesterday 
afternoon at the home, 920 South 12th street. Although in failing health 
for several years she was taken seriously ill only last Saturday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed 
church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Spoentgen, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Spoentgen, Sr., 
pioneer residents of Manitowoc, was born in this city in 1864. She was a 
member of the First Reformed church and until her illness took an active 
interest in church affairs.
Survivors are two brothers, Ernest and John, both of this city; three 
sisters, Mrs. Katherine Damez, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Henry Hess, Pueblo, 
Colo., and Mrs. Marie Hess, city.
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there until 
Saturday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1938  P.2
********
[Minnie/bur. 05-28-1938/cause: cerebral hemorrhage-heart failure/
bur. on Herman Spoentgen lot]


CECILE A. SPOERL

Cecile Spoerl, age 88, of 210 Campus Drive, Wausau, Wis., died Friday, June 6, 
1997, at Wausau Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born March 11, 1909, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Hans and Jesse 
Derby Hansen. She married Joseph J. Spoerl on September 29, 1934, in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death in 1982. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc, a member of the Eastern Star, New Holstein Chapter #262, a member of 
the Shrine Auxiliary Commandory Auxiliary and a former elder of First Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan and Michael Eschenbauch, 
Wausau, Karen Flentje, Richardson, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald 
and Bernice Hansen; two grandchildren, Hans Eschenbauch, Wausau, Todd Flentje, 
Houston, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Hansen, Two Rivers, Ruth Hansen, Two 
Rivers. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, 
Warren Spoerl; one daughter, Marian Wilson; three brothers, Hans Jr., Albert and 
Roger; four sisters, Thyra, Eunice, Ernestine, and Luella.
Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the 
American Heart Association.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 9, 1997 P. A2


JOSEPH J. SPOERL

Joseph J. Spoerl, 73, of 1506 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 17, 
at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas Texas. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Spoerl was born May 4, 1908, at Antigo, Wis., son of the late Joseph F. and 
Anna Mettler Spoerl. He attended schools at Antigo. He married Cecile Hansen 
Sept. 29, 1934, at Two Rivers, the couple coming to Manitowoc to reside. Mr. 
Spoerl was employed for 53 years as superintendent of the press room for the 
Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc, retiring in 1977. He was a member of First 
Prebyterian Church and a former trustee and church elder. He was also a member 
of Manitowoc Golden Key Kiwanis Club. In 1975, he was active in bringing together 
the members of the Masonic bodies and members of Catholic Knights of Columbus for 
an annual Easter observance at a local church, followed by a breakfast. Mr. Spoerl 
was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Manitowoc 
Council, Manitowoc, Commandery Knights Templar No. 45 of which he was past 
commander in 1970 and 1975, Order of Eastern Star No. 196, past president of 
Manitowoc Two Rivers Shrine Club, president of the Herald Times Credit Union, and 
a member of Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee.
Survivors include his wife, Cecile; three daughters, Joan Spoerl of Wausau, Karen 
Flentje of Mesquite, Texas, and Marian Wilson of Milwaukee; a grandson, Todd 
Flentje; two stepbrothers, Eugene Mettler of Brookfield, and Fred Mettler of West 
Bend; and a stepsister and stepbrother-in-law, Ethel and Henry Havlinek of Two 
Rivers. He was preceded in death by a son, Warren; a brother, Leo; a sister, Esther 
Lewis; and a stepbrother, Claude Mettler. 
Friends may call at Masonic Temple from 6:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Masonic 
memorial services will be held 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening. Memorials may be 
made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children and Manitowoc Commandery. Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 19, 1982  P. 3
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[d. Dallas, TX/age 73 yrs/husband of Cecile Spoerl]
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(The following obituary is for his daughter)
Marian Wilson, 37, died Wednesday, March 12, at Milwaukee, after a lingering 
illness. Marian donated her body to the Medical College of Wisconsin. There 
will be no funeral services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, 
memorials be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. There will be 
an open house at Marian's home in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 15, from 
2-4 pm.
Marian graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc and the University of 
Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Marian was employed at Wisconsin Bell as a Course Developer.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Joseph Spoerl of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. Michael (Joan) Eschenbauch of Wausau and Mrs. Karen Flentje of Dallas, 
Texas and a nephew, Todd Flentje of Dallas and a friend and companion, William 
Scott Archer of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph 
Spoerl and a brother, Warren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 13, 1986 page 22 


WARREN SPOERL

Warren Joseph Spoerl, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spoerl, 
1506 South 12th street, died at the Holy Family hospital this 
morning following a tonsilectomy.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1936 and attended Jefferson elementary 
school here. He was in the third grade.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. 
The body is at Shimek and Schwartz funeral home.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters (private); maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 11, 1945 P.2
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Funeral services for Warren Joseph Spoerl, 8-year-old son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Spoerl, 1506 South 12th street, who died Saturday 
after a tonsil operation, were held at 2 p.m. today at the 
Presbyterian church. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 13, 1945 P.2
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[d. 08-11-1945/age 8 yrs./cause: tonsilectomy/
bur. on Joseph Spoerl lot]


ALMA SPORER

A small child of Tom Sporel(sic) here died Sun. after a short illness. 
The funeral was held Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901
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The infant child of Tom Sporel(sic) died at his home cor. Seventh and Huron 
street Sunday afternoon, after an illness of but a few days. The funeral took 
place from the home Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 16, 1901
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[bur.05-12-1901/age 5 mo./cause: tonsillitis]
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Alma Sporer
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Alma Sporer
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1901
Event Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Wis.
Gender	Female
Age	0
Marital Status	Single
Race	W
Birth Date	10 Dec 1900
Birth Year (Estimated)	1901
Birthplace	Manitowoc Co., Wis.
Burial Place	Manitowoc, Wis.
Father's Name	Thomas Sporer
Father's Birthplace	Manitowoc Co., Wis.
Mother's Name	Anna Sporer
Mother's Birthplace	Manitowoc Co., Wis.
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


ANNA SPORER  (d. 1928)

WOMAN DEAD ON EVE ANNIVERSARY
Mrs. Anna Spohrer(sic) Dies this Afternoon At Family Home
On the eve of her forty-third wedding anniversary, Mrs. Anna Spohrer, 
68, wife of Joseph Spohrer, 736 North Seventh street, died at 1:30 pm 
today at the family residence. She had been in poor health for a number 
of weeks. 
The deceased was born in Kellnersville and her maiden name was Anna 
Ribachek.  She was married to Joseph Spohrer 43 years ago Nov. 3. Mr. 
and Mrs. Spohrer have resided in Manitowoc for the last 12 years. 
Besides her widower, she leaves a son, Otto of this city, and a daughter, 
Mrs. Peter Fleigle of Chicago; her 87 year old mother, Mrs. Mary Ribachek 
of this city; two brothers, Frank and George Ribachek of this city and 
four sisters, Mrs. Frank Kloida, Mrs. Rose Hunt, Mrs. Julia Knight and 
Kate Ribachek, all of this city. Four grandchildren survive. Arrangements 
for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon. The body was 
removed to the Wattawa chapel.
Manitowoc Times, Friday, November 02, 1928, Page 4
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[bur. 11-5-1928/age 67 yrs/cause: heart disease/bur. on Joseph Sporer lot]


ANNA SPORER  (d. 1938)

Mrs. Thomas Sporer, 65, of 702 Huron street, died early today at 
the home. She had been seriously ill for some time.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred 
Heart church, the Rev. William Grace officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sporer, near (sic) Anna Stodola, was born in Franklin, Kewaunee 
county, in 1872. Forty-five years ago she came to this city and in 
1895 was married to Thomas Sporer, carpenter contractor.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Gould, Honolulu, 
Hawaii, Evelyn, city; son, Harold, Racine; two brothers, John and 
Joseph Stangelville; sister, Mrs. Mary Allger, city; and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. The altar society of the 
Sacred Heart church, of which Mrs. Sporer was a member, will meet at 
the funeral home Thursday evening to pray the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1938 P.2
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[bur. 02-18-1938/age 65 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
ill one hour/bur. on Thomas Sporer lot]
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FORTY FRIENDS SURPRISE COUPLE ON ANNIVERSARY
Forty friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sporer at their home at the corner 
of Huron and North Seventh streets last evening, the occasion being the silver 
wedding anniversary of the couple. The uninvited guests were made thoroughly 
welcome and the evening was spent in games and music. Luncheon was served and a 
most enjoyable time was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sporer were married in this city twenty-five years ago at 
St. Boniface church the Rev. Father Peil officiating at the marriage ceremony. 
They have always made this city their home and for twenty-four years have lived 
in heir (sic) present residence. They have three children: Harold, 18, who is a 
amember (sic) of the graduating class of the High school, Rose, 15, and Evelyn, 
11. Mr. Sporer is a carpenter contractor who has had the building of many of the 
better residences of the city. The couple has a host of friends who will join in 
extending congratulations.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 19, 1921 P. 5


EDWARD C. SPORER

Edward C. Sporer, 74, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 1 
p.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Arthur 
C. Senn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.  Mr. Sporer was born Feb. 8, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the 
late Anton and Anna Pilger Sporer.  He attended Manitowoc Schools.  He 
married Leona Freund June 30, 1921, in the Town of Eaton.  She preceded 
him in death Oct. 15, 1959.  He was a carpenter and cabinet maker and 
was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until 1967, when he 
retired.  He married Mary Stanley Nov. 12, 1960, at Manitowoc.  He was a 
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Carpenters Union Local No. 849 of 
Manitowoc.  Survivors include his wife and three grandchildren.  A son, 
Raphael, preceded him in death.  Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 13, 1975 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 02-12-1975/age 74 yrs./bur. on Mary F. Sporer lot-his wife]
(Feb. 8, 1901/Feb. 1975/SSDI)


FRANCES S. SPORER

Frances S. Sporer, age 99, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, March 15 (sic), 2000, at St. Mary's Home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski, 
O.F.M., at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Friday, March 17, 2000, at 9 a.m. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Frances was born May 11, 1900, in Kewaunee County, Wis., daughter of the late 
Wencel and Mary Volin Bouda. She married Louis A. Sporer, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, Wis. Mr. Sporer preceded her in death, April 12, 
1980. She was a past member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two children, Mary Ann Coppens, Manitowoc, John (Anne) Sporer, 
Terre Haute, Ind.; eight grandchildren, John P. Sporer, Barbara (Lee) Black, 
Timothy Sporer, Gregory (Sherrene) Sporer, Catherine, Joseph, David and Michael 
Coppens; six great grandchildren; a sister, Anna Oswald, Kewaunee County; also 
other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
her husband; a brother, Frank Bouda; three sisters, Emily Duffek, Rose Blazei 
and Marcella Bouda.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. 
and on Friday at St. Mary's Home Chapel, from 8 a.m. until the time of Mass at 
9 a.m. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening, at 5:30 p.m. led by Rev. 
Camillus Janas, O.F.M.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 2000 P. A2
(Note: Death date in obituary is one day off)


JOSEPH SPORER

Joseph Sporer, 88, retired Manitowoc county farmer, died Wednesday at the home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Smith, in Chicago. He moved to Chicago six years ago 
from 736 North Seventh street, Manitowoc.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Smith of Chicago; son Otto of route 2, Manitowoc; 
and a brother, Thomas of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held in Manitowoc later in the week.
*******
Funeral services for Joseph Sporer, 88, former Manitowoc resident, who died 
Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Smith in Chicago, will be held 
at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 
9 o’clock at Sacred Heart church The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon, where the rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1950  P.18 
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FARMER BADLY INJURED
Joseph Sporer, a farmer residing in the Town of Two Creeks came near having both 
feet cut off by a hay mower last Thursday. Sporer was driving the team hitched to the 
mower when he suddenly noticed what he thought was a stone or piece of wood in front 
of the sickle. He dismounted from his seat and on investigating found that the object was 
a wasp's nest. Suddenly the wasps began to fly and bite the horses and they became 
frightened and began to run. Both of Mr. Sporer's feet were caught by the knives of the 
sickle and nearly cut off. Dr. Karnop of Mishicot was immediately summoned and after 
succeeding in stopping the flow of blood, took Sporer in his auto and speeded away for 
Green Bay where he was taken to a hospital. One leg was severely cut and it may  be 
necessary to amputate it. He was also badly bruised about the head and body and may 
suffer permanent injuries. Sporer was widely known throughout the county. 
The Chronicle - Tues., July 27, 1909  
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[d. 11-15-1950 at Chicago, IL/age 88 yrs.]


LEONA SPORER

Mrs. Edward C. Sporer, 58, of 1609 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at the home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, North 
17th street and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc, with the Rev. B. C. Gumz officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Sporer was born Leona Freund July ?, 1901, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Oscar and Mrs. Mary Kau?ner Fruend. She was married 
to Edward Sporer June 30, 1921, in the Town of Eaton.
Survivors include the husband, her mother, Mrs. Mary Fruend of Manitowoc; a son, 
Raphael of Waukesha; three brothers, Hilary and Wilfred of Manitowoc and Orman 
of Minneapolis, Minn., and a grandson, Christopher Scott of Waukesha.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 12:30 p.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1959  P.25
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[d. 10-17-1959/age 58 yrs./wife of Edward C. Sporer]


LOUIS A. SPORER

Louis A. Sporer, 77, of 3910 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
April 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sporer was born Sept. 9, 1902, at Two Creeks, Wis., son of the late John 
and Marie Hasbeck Sporer. He was an auto mcechanic at various auto dealers in 
Manitowoc for many years retiring in 1976. He married Frances Bouda June 25, 
1927, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Mr. Sporer was a member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Anne 
Sporer of Hammond, Ind.; a daughter, Mary Ann Coppens of Manitowoc; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Otto and Julia Sporer of Two Creeks; eight grandchildren, 
a great grandchild, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by three sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1980 P.3


MABEL L. SPORER

Mabel L. Sporer, age 93, formerly of 18136 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
May 26, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 1993, at the Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 1, 1899, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John 
and Louise Becker Ruether. She married Otto F. Sporer, May 4, 1920, at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, Mishicot. He preceded her in death April 10, 1974. Mabel and her 
husband Otto, operated Sporer's Tavern at the former Soggs Corners for 37 years. 
She moved to Two Rivers in 1975. She was a member of the Two Rivers Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Alice Sporer, Two Rivers; 
a son-in-law, Roman M. Decker Sr., Two Rivers; a brother, John Ruether Jr., Two 
Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Lilian and Louis Uhlers, Manitowoc; 15 
grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Caroline Decker, a great grandson, 
John Decker, three brothers, Walter, Carl and Edward Ruether, six sisters, Anna, 
Alice, Edna, Hilda, Ella and Esther.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Otto F. Sporer]


MARY F. SPORER

Mrs. Mary F. Sporer, 75, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, February 16, at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she had resided. Funeral services will be 
1:30 pm Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard C. Miller 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sporer was born March 17, 1910 at Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Rev. 
George E. and Ruth E. Arnold Moody. She lived in various areas until 1941 when 
she and her first husband, Herbert R. Stanley moved to Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death on March 20, 1960. She then married Edward C. Sporer on November 12, 
1960 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1975. Mrs. Sporer 
was a member of Redeemer Lutheran church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Dwight L. and Alice Moody of 
Middletown, New York; two nephews, one niece and three step-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church after 12 noon Thursday to the time 
of services. Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements. Memorials to Reedemer Lutheran Church would be 
appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Feb. 18, 1986 page 12
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[widow of Edward C. Sporer]


OTTO F. SPORER

Otto F. Sporer, 75, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher, will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sporer was born Aug. 18, 1898, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late 
Joseph and Anna Rebarchek Sporer. He married Mabel Ruether May 4, 1920, at Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He operated Sporer’s Tavern at the corner of 
County Trunk D and B at Rt. 2, Manitowoc, for 37 years. Mr. and Mrs. Sporer 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1970. He was a member of the 
Eagles Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Vernon, and a daughter, Mrs. Roman (Caroline) 
Decker, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Anna Smith, of Chicago, 20 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Fuenral Home Inc., Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Friday, where a memorial service will beheld at 6:45 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 1974  P.23


RAPHAEL E. SPORER

Raphael E. Sporer, 44, former Manitowoc resident, of 1313 Dopp St. Waukesha, 
died unexpectedly Tuesday at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 
Waukesha. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Among survivors are his father, Edward C. Sporer, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1970
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[d. 02-24-1970 at Waukesha WI/age 44 yrs./bur. on Edward C. Sporer lot]


THOMAS SPORER

Thomas J. Sporer, 80, of 702 Huron street, Manitowoc, retired contractor, 
died Monday afternoon following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart 
church, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Mishicot in 1870 and located in Manitowoc when a young man. 
For a number of years he was employed at the Manitowoc Seating company and 
later engaged in the carpenter contracting business, erecting many of 
Manitowoc's downtown business blocks. He retired about 20 years ago.
In 1896 he married Miss Anna Stodola. She died 13 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Gould of Los Angeles and Mrs. F.A. 
Wanek of Manitowoc. A son, Atty Harold Sporer, died at Racine in 1949 and 
a brother Joseph, in Manitowoc two weeks ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1950 P.2
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[d. 12-04-1950/age 80 yrs.]
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TWO SUFFER INJURY
Thos. Sporer & Francis Kennedy Injured in Accidents
A fall from a step ladder upon which he was at work at Algers Hall, Thursday 
night resulted in a painful injury to Thomas Sporer, the well known carpenter 
contractor, Mr. Sporer, having his wrist fractured by the fall. He was engaged 
in placing exhibit cages for the poultry show at the time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 10, 1909
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FORTY FRIENDS SURPRISE COUPLE ON ANNIVERSARY
Forty friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sporer at their home at the corner 
of Huron and North Seventh streets last evening, the occasion being the silver 
wedding anniversary of the couple. The uninvited guests were made thoroughly 
welcome and the evening was spent in games and music. Luncheon was served and a 
most enjoyable time was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sporer were married in this city twenty-five years ago at 
St. Boniface church the Rev. Father Peil officiating at the marriage ceremony. 
They have always made this city their home and for twenty-four years have lived 
in heir (sic) present residence. They have three children: Harold, 18, who is a 
amember (sic) of the graduating class of the High school, Rose, 15, and Evelyn, 
11. Mr. Sporer is a carpenter contractor who has had the building of many of the 
better residences of the city. The couple has a host of friends who will join in 
extending congratulations.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 19, 1921 P. 5


ANNABELLE SPRAGUE

Mrs. Annabelle Sprague, 81, Royalton, died Monday morning. Services were Tuesday 
morning at the Bauer Funeral home, Weyauega, with the Rev. William Rule in charge. 
The remains were sent this morning to Milwaukee for cremation.
Mrs. Sprague was born June 20, 1869, in Bailey's harbor and lived several years 
in Royalton. At one time she lived at King. She was a member of the Presbyterian 
church.
Two daughters, Mrs. Doris DeLeon and Mrs. William Staudt, Milwaukee, survive.
Post Crescent, September 20, 1950  P. 38
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[died at Royalton, WI/age 81 yrs./cause: natural causes/cremains/bur. on G.H. 
Dickson lot]


MELVIN J. SPRANG

Melvin J. Sprang, 64, of 1119 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday 
evening, Sept. 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary 
attack.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sprang was born Oct. 8, 1914, at Two Rivers, son of the late Adolph and Rose 
Jacquette Sprang. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident. A veteran of World 
War II, he served from February, 1941 to September, 1945 in the European Theater 
of Operations as a sergeant with Company B of the 712th Tank Batallion. He was 
awarded the Purple Heart award and the European-African Middle Eastern ribbon with 
three bronze stars. Dec. 7, 1946, he married Viola Griebling at Manitowoc. Prior 
to his retirement in 1977, he had been employed with the City of Manitowoc in the 
Cemetery and Parks Department.
Survivors include his wife, Viola, a son, David John of Florence, Ore.; four 
daughters and three sons-in-law, Doris Mattie of Manitowoc, Dorothy and David 
Nichols and Darlene and Fred Williamson of Montgomery, Ala., and Dianne and Terry 
Foss of Florence, Ore.; four brothers, Joseph and Anton of Manitowoc, Herbert of 
Francis Creek and Leo of Scottsdale,  Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Leona Koneczka of 
Manitowoc, six grandsons and a granddaughter. Three brothers and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1979 P. 3


VIOLA J. SPRANG

Viola J. Sprang, age 78, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died 
Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at Shady Lane.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2001, at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Viola was born July 11, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and Clara 
Qualman Griebling. On December 7, 1946, she married Melvin Sprang in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death on September 22, 1979. Viola worked as a clerk/cashier 
for many years at the former Mike's Grocery Store located on South 17th Street. 
Prior to that she worked at Woolworths' Department Store. Mrs. Sprang was a 
member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Viola 
loved to sing and play Bingo, dance, and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Patricia Sprang, 
Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Doris Mattie, Two Rivers, 
Dorothy and Walter Collier, Alabama, Darlene and Fred Williamson, Alabama, 
Diane and Roland Hudgens, Oregon; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 
one brother, Elroy Griebling, Florida; three sisters, Clarabelle Snyder, Florida, 
Verna Stewart, Illinois, Gladys Meyncke, California. She is also survived by 
two brothers-in-law, Leo Sprang, Arizona, Herbert Sprang and his wife, Elaine, 
Manitowoc; and three sisters-in-law, Leona Koneczka, Manitowoc, Ruth Sprang, 
Manitowoc, and Jane Sprang, California. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Karlin, 
Elaine Brey, and Alice Meisner.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 
9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center 
and special friends and family who gave of their heart and spirit to make mom's 
days brighter. They are all God's angels on earth.
Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 2001 P. A3
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(11 Jul 1922/02 Jan 2001/SSDI)


ALBERT SPREEMAN

Albert Spremann(sic), about 78, died early Monday morning at the Holy Family 
Hospital, and was buried at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the Shimek and 
Schwartz Funeral Home after services conducted in the chapel there by the Rev. 
Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran Church.
Survivors are the widow of Kewaunee and two sisters, Miss Anna Spremann of 
Chicago and Mrs. Mary ?? of Luxemburg.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., April 23, 1941 page 2
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[d. 04-21-1941/age 78 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


ALVINA SPRINGER

Mrs. Herman (Alvina) Springer, 71, of 1106 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Springer, nee Alvina Lefky, was born Jan. 14, 1904, at Larrabee, daughter 
of the late Anton H. Lefky and Mrs. Emma Skaravan Lefky. She was educated in 
Manitowoc area schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1924. She 
was married to Herman Springer July 20, 1926, at Manitowoc. She and her husband 
operated Two Rivers Bakery for 24 years. She was a charter member of Holy 
Innocents Parish, charter member and past president of Holy Innocents Altar 
Society and a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, her mother, and two brothers, Clarence G. and 
Anton F., of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Clara) Stransky, of Mission, 
Tex. 
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1975  P.3
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[wife of Herman Springer]


HERMAN SPRINGER

Funeral services for Herman Springer, 70, of 1106 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, who 
died Friday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Springer was a charter member of Holy Innocents Parish.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 1976  P.3


NORA SPRINGER

Nora E. Springer, 83, of 4200 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning, July 24, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at Reinbold Pfeffer 
Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel. Rev. Alan Sunn will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Springer was born January 25, 1906 in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Paetz Kasten. She moved to 
Manitowoc in 1916 with her family and was educated in the Manitowoc 
School System. She married Richard G. Springer July 15, 1935 at 
Menominee, Michigan. He preceded her in death July 29, 1986. Mrs. 
Springer was a member of Calvary Assembly of God.
Survivors include a brother, Herbert C. Kasten. Friends may call at 
Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, 5 pm to 
8 pm this Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 25, 1989 page B10
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[widow of Richard Springer/bur. on Charles Kasten lot]


RICHARD SPRINGER

Mr. Richard G. Springer, 82, formerly of 1235 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday evening, July 29, 1986 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral 
services will be 9 am Friday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven D. Miles will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Springer was born Dec. 21, 1903 at Algoma, son of the late Herman and Anna 
Wierichs Springer. He grew up in Algoma. He married Norma E. Springer, July 15, 
1935 at Michigan. Mr. Springer was employed at Rockwood Lime Company for many 
years retiring in 1967.
Survivors include his wife, Nora; a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and 
Florence Springer of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Markham of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Leona Berzinsky of Shoto and a brother-in-law, Herbert Kasten of 
Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 8 pm Thursday and Friday after 8 am until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 30, 1986 page 18
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[bur. on Charles Kasten lot]


ANNA M. SPRINGSTUBE

Mrs. Anna M. Springstube, age 87, of 641 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, October 22, 1993.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1993, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ. Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate and burial will follow 
in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Hopfengartner was born February 3, 1906, in Bonduel, Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Anna Moede Hopfengartner. On June 3, 1928, she 
married Clarence Springstube. He preceded her in death in 1968. She was a member 
of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Fred Eppler, Manitowoc, 
Shirley and Marty Barts, Sheboygan; a daughter-in-law, Dolores Springstube, 
Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one sister, Esther 
Hopfengartner, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd Springstube, 
four sisters, Edna Thompson, Laura Panosh, Emma Pluennecke, and Alma Kazda, and 
a granddaughter, Peggy Frasch.
Friends may call  at St. John's United Church of Christ from 10 a.m. Monday until 
the time of services. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Clarence Springstube/bur. on Lloyd Springstube lot]


CLARENCE SPRINGSTUBE

Clarence Springstube, 65, of Milwaukee, a former Manitowoc resident, died Friday 
evening at Milwaukee County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Branch (sic).
Mr. Springstube was born Dec. 25, 1902, at Branch, son of the late August and 
Frances Watruba Springstube. He married Anna Hopfengartner Nov. 3, 1927, at 
Manitowoc. They moved to Milwaukee 25 years ago, where Mr. Springstube was a 
carpenter-contractor.
His wife survives with a son, Lloyd, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur 
Eisenschenk, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Raymond Bailey, of Kenosha; a brother, August, 
of Great Falls, Mont.; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Miller, of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Lattimer Burmeister, of Racine and Mrs. John Ploederl, Mrs. Irene Langley and 
Mrs. William Schmidt, of Manitowoc; and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1968 P. M9
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[d. at Wauwatosa, WI/bur. on Lloyd and Dolores Springstube lot]


DOLORES J. SPRINGSTUBE

Dolores J. Springstube, age 66, of 1306 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Dolores was born on Dec. 15, 1934 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Stanley and 
Harriet Daron Becker. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1953. On Oct. 5, 1957, she married Lloyd Springstube at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1987.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Stuart and Cheri Springstube, Weyauwega; 
two daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy and Patrick Barfoot, Cato; and Karen and Jeffrey 
Riesterer, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Bradley and Krysta Barfoot; Grant and Ryne 
Riesterer. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Anna and Clarence Springstube.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
on Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, from 4 until 7 p.m. a prayer service concluding the 
visitation will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Dolores loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Her kind heart 
and her love and laughter will be missed by everyone.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 2001 P. A10


LLOYD SPRINGSTUBE

Lloyd Springstube, 54, of 1306 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
June 28, 1987 at Wood Veterans Medical Center, Wood, Wisconsin. Funeral services 
will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic 
church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Springstube was born January 8, 1933 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of Anna M. 
Hopfengartner and the late Clarence Springstube. He married Dolores Becker, 
October 5, 1957, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Mr. Springstrube was an Inspector 
for Imperial Eastman until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of Fraternal 
Order of Eagles no. 709, Manitowoc Amvets Post No. 99, Otto Oas Post No. 659, and 
the Disabled Veterans of Wisconsin. Mr. Springstube served in the armed forces 
from 1952 to 1956.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores; a son, Stuart of Clover; two daughters and 
a son-in-law, Kathy and Patrick Barfoot of Manitowoc and Karen of Manitowoc; his 
mother, Anna of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Fred Eppler 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Shirley Eisenschink of Sheboygan; two grandchildren, Bradley 
and Krysta Barfoot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 7 pm Tuesday, where 
a prayer service will be 7 pm by Rev. Berryman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 29, 1987 page 14
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[d. at VA Med. Ctr. Wood WI/husband of Dolores Springstube]
(Lloyd Springstube 08 Jan 1933 Jun 1987/SSDI)


PHILLIS SPRINGSTUBE

Phyllis Frieda Springstube, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2007 of cancer, 
at a local nursing home. She was born Sept. 17, 1930 to the late August 
and Linda (Lukow) Springstube. Phyllis was employed at Aspiro for many 
years. Phyllis enjoyed puzzles, watching westerns on TV and nature, 
especially flowers, birds, horses and their colts in the spring. 
(survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents August Springstube, Linda (Lukow) 
Hatten; two brothers, August and Milton Springstube.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on 
Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at the 
funeral home at 2:00 p.m. with Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Burial 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family would like to express a special thank you to Brown County 
Human Services for their support throughout the years.