CHARLES P. STARK    (d. 1977)

Charles P. Stark, 75, of 1445 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
William H. Zimmer will officiate, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stark was born June 29, 1901, at Marshfield, son of the late John and 
Barbra Oppmann Stark. He grew up and was educated at Marshfield. He lived most 
of his life at Manitowoc. He retired from Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, in 
1963. He married Hildegard Vetter July 25, 1923, at Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death. He married Isabell Gloe July 15, 1944, at Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Millie Stark, of 
Manitowoc and Earl and Janette Stark, of Carpentersville, Ill., a son-in-law 
and daughter, Clarence and Mary Smith, of Niagara, Wis., two stepsons, Crawford 
Fallier of Manitowoc and Gerald Fallier, of Milwaukee, a stepdaughter, Mrs. 
Leatrice Bets, of Worden, Ill., a sister, Sister Zita Stark, of Sisters of St. 
Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday where 
a prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1977  P. 20 


HILDEGARD W. STARK

Mrs. Hildegard W. Stark, 65, of 421 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stark, nee Hildegard Vetter, was born April 18, 1906, in the Town of 
Liberty, daughter of the late Peter and Augusta Post Vetter. She had been 
employed at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel prior to her retirement. Mrs. Stark 
was a member of the Germania Society No. 13.
Survivors include a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), three brothers, 
Michael and Emil of Manitowoc and Arthur of Valders, a sister, Mrs. Hedwig 
Goeke of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Three sisters and four brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 25, 1971
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[d. 09-24-1971/age 65 yrs./bur. on Edward C. Stark lot]
(18 Apr 1906/Sep 1971/SSDI)


ISABELL G. STARK

Mrs. Charles Stark, 54, of 1020 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined 20 days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Isabell Gloe was born April 12, 1905, at Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late Harry Gloe and Mrs. Isabell Schultz Michaels. The former Isabell Gloe 
Fallier was married to Charles Stark at Manitowoc July 14, 1943.
She is survived by her husband, mother, Mrs. Michaels of Kewaunee; two daughters, 
four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and 12 grandchildren. Several 
brothers and sister also survive.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1960
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[d. 01-21-1960/age 54 yrs./wife of Charles P. Stark]


LORNA STARK

Mrs. Lorna Mae Stark, 58, of 1252 Fleetwood Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
February 9, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be 2 pm 
Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with 
cremation having taken place and burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Stark was born December 31, 1930 at Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Isabel 
Bloy and the late James Ramsay. She attended schools in Appleton and graduate 
from the High School there. She married Roy Stark, April 28, 1956 at Appleton, 
the couple coming to Manitowoc to make their home. Mrs. Stark was a member of 
First Presbyterian Church, Branch River country Club, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra 
and served on the Board of Directors. She was also a member of Manitowoc Y.M.C.A. 
and was an avid tennis player.
Survivors include her husband, Roy; two daughters, Lisa Stark Kalish of Eau Claire 
and Karen Stark of Madison; her mother, Isabel Ramsay of Appleton; a brother, 
Stuart Ramsay of Lake Havalu, Arizona; a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and 
Wilmer Schmidt of Appleton; a grandson, Michael Stuart Kalish; nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may greet the family following the memorial services at First Presbyterian 
church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church and Memorial 
Hospital. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, are in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 9, 1989 page B9
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[d. 02-09-1989/age 58 yrs./cremains]

ROBERT STARK

Died – in this city on Tuesday, Aug. 22nd, 1876, Robert Stark, aged 73 years
The deceased was the father of Mrs. Chas. Luling and for some time past has made his home with her. He passed away after all illness of eight weeks, respected by all with whom he came in contact. To his afflicted daughter and relatives we extend that sympathy which we are sure is felt for themm by their large circle of friends. The funeral takes place this afternoon.
Manitowoc Tribune – Thurs., Aug. 24, 1876

ROY H. STARK

Roy H. Stark, age 83, of 1252 Fleetwod Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal life 
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Roy was born on Dec. 23, 1925, at Niagara Falls,.Y. He was the son of the late 
Delmar Lee and Angeline (Dauterman) Stark.
From 1944 to 1946 Roy served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the 
European Theatre in Reconnaissance Platoon, 5th Tank Battalion, 16th Armored 
Division.
After his honorable discharge, he continued his education at Lawrence University 
in Appleton, Wisconsin, from 1946 to 1950 where he received his B.S. degree in 
art. He furthered his education at the University of Oklahoma from 1950 to 1953 
where he received his B.S. degree in architecture. During college he became a 
member of the engineering fraternity Tau beta Pi Fraternity Tau Beta Pi Fraternity 
honorary Sigma Tau and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
On April 30 , 1956, he married Lorna amsay in Appleton. She preceded him in death 
Feb. 9, 1989.
He later married Lyn Bell Leary on Jan. 27, 1996, in Huntington, N.Y.
Roy was a member of the Branch River Country Club, Manitowoc Elk's Lodge, First 
Presbyterian Church, former member of the Noon Optimist Club, emeritus member of 
the American Institute of Architects. Roy enjoyed golfing, photography and playing 
bridge.
Roy was a highly respected and talented architect with a statewide reputation. He 
did the first large pre-cast concrete work in the state. Several of his notable 
projects included the Merrill High School, Paragon Electric in Two Rivers, University 
of Wisconsin dormitories in Oshkosh, the Manitowoc Two Rivers YMCA and Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc. Mr. Stark was also renowned for his renovation 
and remodeling projects, performing such wok for years for many hospitals, school 
districts and counties, including the Manitowoc, Merrill and Reedsville School 
Districts and the Manitowoc County Court House. During his latest years Mr. Stark 
donated many hours toward the remodeling and renovation of the First Presbyterian 
Church in Manitowoc.
Roy is suvived by his wife: Lynn Leary Stark, Manitowoc two daughters: Lisa Kay 
Stark (Tom Misfeldt), Eau Claire; Karen Ane Stark (Mel Troia), Madison; two step 
sons: Pette Bell (Karen Remer) Leary, Dublin, Calif.; Craig Walter (Laura Armstrong) 
Leary, Wallingford, Conn.; grandson: Michael Stuart Kalish, Eau Claire; step 
grandchildren: Jessica, Dustin, Elizabeth, Andrew and Kendall Leary; Travis Misfeldt 
(Amy Brickell), Trevor Misfeldt and Troy Misfeldt; 3 step great grandchildren: 
Griffin, Spencer and Harper Misfeldt; other relatives and friends.
According to Roy's wishes, his family will gather for a memorial service and private 
time of remembrance.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Holy Family and St. Vincent 
Hospitals for their kind and professional care for Roy.
Memorials would be appreciated to First Presbyterian church, Domestic Violence Center, 
Salvation Army of Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 2009  P A3


WILLIAM STARK

IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY Court. 
In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of William Stark, deceased. 
On reading and filing the petition of Adolph Wittmann, guardian of said minors, representing, 
among other things, that the said wards are seized of certain real estate in the county of 
Manitowoc, and that is is necessary that all of the same should be sold, and praying for 
license to sell the same; and that appearing to the court, from said petition, that it is for the 
interest of the said minors to sell said real estate, it is ordered and directed that the next of 
kin to said wards, and all persons interested in said estate, appear before me on Monday, 
the 15th day of June, A.D. 1868, at ten o'clock a.m., at the probate office in said county, 
then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should not be granted for the sale 
of said real estate, according to the prayer of said petition. And it is further ordered that a 
copy of this order shall be published, for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, 
in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated Manitowoc, the 15th day of May, A.D. 1868.
Geo W. Barker, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, June 5, 1868 P. 4


ALFRED J. STASIEK

Alfred J. Stasiek, 62, of 1130 S. 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
January 8, 1987, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Rev. Harold Berryman, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Stasiek was born September 28, 1924 at Manitowoc, son of the late Walter 
and Grace Wilson Stasiek. He married the former Jane H. Meister on June 1, 
1946 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 14, 
1972. Mr. Stasiek was a Veteran serving in the United States Army in World War 
II. Mr. Stasiek was employed for many years with Chicago and NorthWestern 
Railroad Company, retiring in 1983.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Anthony and Candy Stasiek of 
Manitowoc; a grandson, Craig; a granddaughter, Dana; his mother-in-law, Mrs. 
Regina Meister of Manitowoc and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Arthur 
and Edna Meister, Ted and Lucille Kraemer, Edward and Vivian Fargo and Sam 
and Germaine Hall, all of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Leonard Stasiek.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm led by Rev. Harold Berryman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 8, 1987 page 18
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[widower of Jane Helena Stasiek]


JANE STASIEK

Mrs. Alfred Stasiek, 46, of 1130 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
University Hospital, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thadeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stasiek, nee Jane Meister was born Oct. 4, 1925, at Mantiowoc, daughter 
of the late Arthur Meister and Regina Lang Meister. She was married to Alfred 
Stasiek June 1, 1946, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Stasiek had been employed at the 
National Tinsel Mfg. Co., Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
sevice will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1972
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[Jane Helena/d. 04-14-1972 at Madison WI/age 46 yrs./wife of Alfred Stasiek]
(04 Oct 1925/Apr 1972/SSDI)


WALTER A. STASIEK

Walter A. Stasiek, 69, of 1125 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John F. Conrad will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Stasiek was born Jan. 6, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Angeline Becker Stasiek. The lifelong Manitowoc resident married Grace Wilson 
in England. She died in 1950. He retired six years ago, having been employed 
15 years as a truck driver for The Spindler Co.
During World War I he served from June 19, 1961, to May 13, 1919, and was a 
private first class with Company E of the 162nd Infantry Division, serving 18 
months overseas.
Surviving are two sons, Alfred J. of Manitowoc and Leonard of Milwaukee, seven 
sisters, Mrs. Emil Czapiewski, Mrs. Paul Schmidt, Mrs. Henry Bieker and Mrs. 
Donald Bruce of Manitowoc, Mrs. Sophie Szewczuga and Mrs. Pat Piefer of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Walter Silbernagel of California; and four grandchildren. A brother and 
a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Military rites at graveside will be provided by Otto Oas Post No. 659, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1964  P.7
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Two more war brides arrived in this city Sunday to await the arrival 
of their husbands who are now in America awaiting their discharges. 
Walter Stasiek married Grace Wilson of Carthays, Cardiff,, South Wales 
and Frank Sepnatsky(sic) married Helen Lynch of Whitegate County, Cork, 
Ireland. The soldiers met the girls in England where they were engaged 
in the army canteen service at Camp Winchester.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 8, 1919


AMELIA STASTNY

MRS. L. STASTNY, FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES
Messages to relatives told of the death at Chicago this morning of Mrs. Louis 
Stastny who has been ill for more than six years and to whom death came as a 
messenger of relief from pain. The body will be brought to this city Sunday 
night by the limited train over the Chicago & North Western and the funeral 
service will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. 
Stastny's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jachimstal, 601 Buffalo street. Service 
at the grave will be in charge of the local Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. Stastny 
having been a member of a Chicago chapter.
Mrs. Stastny was forty-eight years old, having been born April 21, 1878 on a 
farm in the Town of Kossuth where she was married twenty-two years ago to Louis 
Stastny and the family then went to Chicago to take up its home and have since 
resided there. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Jachimstal, one brother, Fred Jachimstal of Shoto and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph 
Strouf of Mishicot and Mrs. Joseph Hrudka of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 26, 1923 P. 1
(Note: Birth year in obituary doesn't match the stone)
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[bur 05-28-1923/age 48 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur on Joseph Jachimstal lot]
(nee Jachimstal)


EDWIN F. STASTNY

Edwin F. Stastny, 75, of 851 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stastny was born June 14, 1898, at Francis Creek, son of the late 
Frank and Mary Cisler Stastny. He married Olive E. Basken July 18, 1923, 
at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1960, he was a partner in the 
Tri-Motors Co., Manitowoc. They celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1973.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Kollath, 
of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Fred Kliment, of Manitowoc; two grand-
children and a great grandson. a brother, William, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 29, 1973
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[d. 08-28-1973/age 75 yrs.](14 Jun 1898/Aug 1973/SSDI)


FRANK STASTNY

Frank Stastny, 79 (photo) of 1617 South 14th street, died Monday at his home 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Stastny was born in 1871 in Brown county and came to Manitowoc county when 
he was a boy. He married Mary Cisler of Kossuth in Francis Creek in 1895. At 
the time of their marriage, Mr. Stastny was operating Uncle Frank's Log Cabin 
park and hall in Francis Creek, which he maintained for 43 years. When the 
couple moved to Manitowoc 25 years ago, Mr. Stastny was employed at the Manitowoc 
National bank until his retirement seven years ago. The couple marked its golden 
wedding anniversary in 1945.
Survivors are the wife; daughter, Mrs. Fred Kliment of Manitowoc; two sons, Edwin 
of Manitowoc and William of Juneau; brother, Joseph of Upton, Wyo.; three grand-
children and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Stastny was a member of the Eagles and the Z.C.B.J. lodge. Friends may call 
at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until time of service on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 8, 1950  P.2
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[bur. 08-10-1950/age 79 yrs.]


JOSEPH STASTNY

Joseph Stastny, 84, former county resident, died Thursday at Evanston, Wyo.
He was born near Francis Creek in 1866 and when a young man assisted his 
father in the operation of Stastnys, Francis Creek. At the age of 22 years 
he moved to Wyoming to take up ranching. In the last war he was engaged in 
defense work in California. In 1890 he married Miss Mary Vochal. She died 
in 1946.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Musil of Manitowoc; son John of Richland, 
Wash.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mittnacht funeral home, 
Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1951  P.2
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[d. at Evanston, WY/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Joseph Musil lot]


MARY STASTNY    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Mary Stastny, 92, a resident of the county for nearly 80 years, died 
early today at the home of her son, Frank, 1421 south 19th street. She suffered 
a stroke two weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Stastny, nee Mary Spevacek, was born in Bohemia in 1840 and came to this 
country with her parents at the age of 13. The family located at Kossuth near 
the village of Francis Creek. In 1865 she was married to John Stastny and they 
located in a farm.
Mr. Stastny died 20 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Anton Cizek, Ettrick, Va.; three sons, Joseph, 
Wyoming, Louis, Chicago, Frank, city, 11 grandchildren and12 great-grandchldren.
Mrs. Stastny was a member of the J.C.D. and the C.S.B.S. two Bohemian societies.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of 
the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 11, 1938  P.2
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[Mrs. Marie/bur. 07-13-1938/age 92 yrs./cause: old age/bur. on Mary Stastny lot]


MARY STASTNY    (d. 1946)

Mrs. Mary Stastny, 74, former county resident, died Sunday morning at Norfolk, 
Nebr.
She was born Mary Vochal in Bohemia in 1871 and came here with her parents at 
an early age. She was married at Chadron, Nebr., to Joseph Stastny in 1890. He 
operated ranches at Harrison hear that city and they moved to Norfolk in 1905.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. J. J. Musil of this city and a son, John J. of 
Lomita, Calif. 
The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial. Announcement of the funeral 
will be made later.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1946  P.2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Stastny, 75, former resident who died at Norfolk 
Nebr., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of 
the service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 11, 1946  P.2
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[d. at Norfolk, NB/cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on Jose Musil lot]


MARY STASTNY    (d. 1967)

Mrs. Frank Stastny, 91, formerly of 847 N. 12th St.,  Manitowoc died Saturday 
at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral service will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at 
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mrs. Stastny, the former Mary Cisler, was born Nov. 26, 1875, in the Town of 
Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Skarvan Cisler. She was married 
to Frank Stastny Jan. 16, 1895, at Francis Creek. They celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1950 and a sister also 
preceded her in death. The couple resided in Francis Creek until 1925, moving to 
Manitowoc. Surviving are two sons, Edwin of Manitowoc and William of Juneau, a 
daughter, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Kliment of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Annie Swade of 
Francis Creek, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call 
at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times March 13, 1967 p.9
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[d. 03-11-1967/age 91 yrs./widow of Frank Stastny]


OLIVE E. STASTNY

Olive E. Stastny, age 98, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died early 
Wednesday morning, June 21, 2000, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Dennis Broehm, 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 13, 1901, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Ernest and Sophia Ploeckelman Basken. On July 17, 1923, 
she married Edwin F. Stastny in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 28, 
1973. Olive was a member of the Ladies of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Robert Kollath, Manitowoc; 
a granddaughter, Karen and Randolph Leifer, Toledo, Ohio; three great grandchildren, 
Eric Siebert, Jennifer and Justin Behnke; two great great grandchildren, Kelsey and 
Ethan Siebert. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cynthia and a sister, 
Ethel Mitchell.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 
10 a.m. Friday, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church or St. 
Mary's Home.
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 2000 P. A2


BERNARD F. STATFELD

Bernard F. Statfeld, age 77, a resident of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died 
early Friday morning, September 27, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 30, 1996, at 
the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rabbi Bernard 
Reichman.
He was born August 2, 1919, in New York, New York, son of the late Samuel and Rose 
Eisenberg Statfeld. He served with the United States Merchant Marine from 1942 to 
1945. On February 23, 1946, he married the former Erni Grunwald in New York. Mr. 
Statfeld was a New York business man until his retirement in 1984.
Survivors include his wife, Erni of Manitowoc; one son, Elliot Statfeld, Manitowoc; 
one brother, Nathan Statfeld, New Jersey; very special friends, Patrick and Rachel 
Young, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Grad.
The PFeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1996  P. A2


ELLIOT STATFELD

Elliot D. Statfeld, age 53, of Park View Haven Appartments, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on June 4, 1957, in New York City, New York, son of Erni (Grunwald) 
Statfeld and the late Bernard Statfeld. Elliot graduated from high school in 
New York City.
Survivors include his mother (private). Also surviving are his many friends. 
He was preceded in death by his father: Bernard Statfeld.
Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Family and friends may enter the cemetery at the Northwest 
entrance on Michigan Ave.
Elliot was our only son. He gave us much pleasure. Everyone who knew him liked 
him. Elliot was an intelligent person who always embraced learning.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 30, 2010


ERNI STATFELD

Erni Statfeld, age 93, of Felician Village, died November 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Home.
Erni was born in a taxicab in Berlin, Germany March 23, 1924 "because my mother, a 
nurse, thought she knew how to time a birth to happen at the hospital. She was wrong." 
Her father was a salesman throughout Europe and her mother, Christiane, was a Bavarian 
Lutheran who converted to her father's Judaism. They lived prosperously in Berlin, 
where she attended public school and attended both Lutheran and Jewish religious 
classes. In high school she learned the trade of dressmaking and design, which provided 
her with career skills that helped her to survive concentration camp and then working 
after she came to America.
As a Holocaust Survivor she experienced persecution after Hitler came to power in 1933. 
Her father and 90-year-old grandmother disappeared after interrogation by the Nazis about 
1941. She was in a Berlin work camp for three years until liberation in May 1945. During 
the first year after liberation she worked for the secretary of United Nations Relief and 
Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) in Berlin and helped many refugees (primarily 
displaced Polish) to emigrate to America. She then "put myself on a ship to America" in 
1946, met her future husband Bernard Statfeld on board the ship, married him in New York 
City on February 23, 1947, and became a US citizen January 24, 1949.
She worked as dress designer and dressmaker in New York City and served as a union steward. 
Motivated by her experiences with her teen-age son's descent into drug abuse and 
schizophrenia, she received her High School Equivalency Diploma in 1977, attended Empire 
State College in 1982, and graduated from Hunter College with a Masters in Psychiatric 
Social Work in 1985. As an intake worker for Jewish Social Services, she admitted and 
worked with the mentally ill in groups.
Upon retirement in 1993 and move to Felician Village in Manitowoc, she served as a volunteer 
at Felician Village and read with students at Jefferson Elementary School and Washington 
Junior High School. She shared some of her experiences with friends at Felician Village and 
with students from Washington Junior High School. In 2010 she dictated her Holocaust 
experiences over the phone with students from D.C. Everest Area Schools in Weston, Wisconsin. 
Their research led to her 11-page memoir in a book about 72 Wisconsin witnesses and survivors 
of the Holocaust.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Christiane Krodel Grunwald, her husband 
Bernard Statfeld, and two sons Erwin Dennis Statfeld and Elliott Donald Statfeld.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 20 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Rabbi Moishe Steigmann of Cnesses Israel Temple in Green Bay will officiate. Friends may 
enter the cemetery at the Northwest entrance on Michigan Avenue. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Erni's friends at Felician Village remember her courage helping others in the face of adversity. 
They thank the staff at Felician Village and St. Mary's Home for their compassionate care of 
Erni over the past several years.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 18 - Nov. 20, 2017


HELEN F. STAUDINGER

Helen F. Staudinger, age 92, formerly of 921 North 11th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, June 2, 1993, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 27, 1900, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Anton and Julia Groginsky Rathsack. She married Joseph W. Staudinger 
on January 20, 1919, at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death February 13, 1967. 
Mrs. Staudinger was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a former member 
of Christian Women of Holy Innocents and the Braille Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and four daughters-in-law, LuAllyn Staudinger, Manitowoc, 
Marvin and Leona Staudinger, Alaska, Dori, Two Rivers, Kay, State of Washington, 
Ann, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Donald Zeddies, Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Martha Wentz, Milwaukee, Estelle Pieper, Campbellsport, WI.; 14 grandchildren, 
22 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also 
preceded in death by two sons, LeRoy and Lloyd, five brothers, Walter, Joe, Ed, 
Charles, and Arthur, two sisters, Sister Mary Jude, and Gertrude, a grandson, Michael, 
and a great grandson, Derek.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of 
services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Joseph Staudinger]


JOSEPH W. STAUDINGER

Joseph W. Staudinger, 69, of 921 N. 11th St., Manitowoc died at 11 p.m. Monday 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Staudinger was born March 19, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late 
George and Mary Grall Staudinger. He married Helen F. Rathsack Jan. 20, 1919, 
at Milwaukee, and he lived in Manitowoc County all his life, the last 14 years 
in the city. He retired four years ago after owning and operating a farm in the 
Town of Kossuth and following the blacksmith trade. He was a World War I veteran, 
having been a private in the headquarters detachment of the Engineers. 
He is survived by his wife, four sons, LeRoy of St. Louis, Mo., Lu Allyn of 
Manitowoc, Lloyd of Two Rivers and Tech Sgt. Marvin with a radar station at 
Hanna City, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Jean) Zeddies of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Charles of Valders; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Kathan of Sheboygan, Mrs. Philip 
Hoffmann of Appleton, Mrs. Isadore Belonger of Two Rivers and Mrs. William 
Boeckman of Manitowoc and 15 grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1967 P.4


LUALLYN J. STAUDINGER

Luallyn Staudinger, age 74, of 2611 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday, November 3, 1995, at his residence.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, 
November 6, 1995, at the Jens Funeral Home. Father Earl Brouchoud 
will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. There will be no 
Sunday evening visitation.
He was born August 14, 1921, in Whitelaw, Wis., son of the late 
Joseph and Helen Rathsack Staudinger. He attended schools in 
Manitowoc. He was a World War II veteran serving with the 86th 
Mountain Infantry Division.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Nancy 
Staudinger, Bernard and Connie Staudinger, all of Manitowoc; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Rodney Hibbard, Manitowoc; a 
brother, Marvin Staudinger, Alaska; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Marlene and Donald Zeddies, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild, other relatives and friends also survive. He was 
prceded in death by two brothers and one grandchild.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1995 P. A2


ALICE M. (VAN DEURZEN) STAUDT

Mrs. Robert G. Staudt, 44, of 1840 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday night 
at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Staudt, nee Alice M. Van Deurzen was born Dec. 31, 1933 in Combined Locks, 
daughter of the late John and Anna VanDalen Van Deurzen. She was married to 
Robert Staudt Nov. 24, 1954 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc and had 
been employed by Scheurell Clothing Co. of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Steven of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. 
Steven (Judith Ann) Jagemann of Milwaukee and Bonnie Lynn and Amy Joan at home; 
four brothers, Robert and James Van Deurzen of Little Chute, Eugene of Kaukauna 
and Paul of Combined Locks; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Agnes) Ladwig and Mrs. Ray 
(Marilyn) Staudt of Manitowoc and a grandson, Jason Jagemann. Two brothers, John 
and Irvin and a sister, Evelyn, preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Jan. 14, 1978 - page 3
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[wife of Robert G. Staudt]


BERTHA R. STAUDT

Bertha R. Staudt, 92, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, May 31, 1991, at 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Sacred heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will preside 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Bertha R. Swarts on September 4, 1898, in Suamico, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Elizabeth Vanark Swarts. She married Raymond J. Staudt 
Sr. on April 22, 1919, at Flintville, Wis. The couple celebrated their 60th 
Wedding Anniversry in 1979. He preceded her in death December 9, 1980.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and Orin Clasen of Manitowoc; 
six sons and four daughters-in-law, Donald and Doris Staudt, Robert Staudt, 
Raymond Jr. and Marilyn Staudt, LeRoy and Delores Staudt, Wayne Staudt, all of 
Manitowoc, Gerald and Marilyn Staudt of Oak Lawn, Ill.; three sisters, Sophie 
Schmitt of Green Bay, Lillian Steeno of Green Bay, Irene Huben of Howard, Wis.; 
22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in 
death by a daughter-in-law, Alice VanDeurzen Staudt, and a sister, Ninievera 
Calwarertz.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services. 
There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1991 P. A7
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[widow of Raymond J. Staudt]


DORIS STAUDT

Doris M. Staudt, age 93, of Manitowoc, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Rivers 
Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center. 
Doris was born on September 14, 1924 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert 
and Sophie (Hartl) Schipper. She attended local area schools and graduated with 
the class of 1942 from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On July 24, 1945 she married 
Donald Staudt in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2015, after 
celebrating 70 years of marriage. Doris enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and 
quilting. They both enjoyed 27 years as snowbirds at Palm Tree Acres, Zephyrhills, 
FL.
She is survived by her five children: James (Joanne) Staudt, Manitowoc; Mary (Robert) 
Kiphart, Manitowoc; Jack (Lynn) Staudt, Summerville, SC; Mark Staudt, Manitowoc; 
Tom Staudt, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-
great-grandchildren; one sister and one brother-in-law: Barbara (Leon) Kabat, 
Shawano; three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Raymond (Marilyn) Staudt, 
Manitowoc; Leroy (Delores) Staudt, Manitowoc; Gerald (Marilyn) Staudt, Oak Lawn, 
IL; Lavange Wilda, FL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Sophie Schipper; her husband: 
Donald Staudt; one brother and sister-in-law: Robert (Helen) Schipper; three 
brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Robert (Alice) Staudt; Wayne Staudt; Eleanor 
(Orin) Clasen.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 
the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
David Pleier will officiate with burial of her cremated remains to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 
10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:30 a.m. Online condolences may be 
expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the River's Bend Health & 
Rehabilitation Center and Aurora At-Home Hospice for all the compassionate care given 
to Mom.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 24 - Nov. 28, 2017


ELMER STAUDT

Elmer Staudt, 79, of 719 Jay St., Manitowoc died Saturday evening at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Staudt was born March 19, 1895, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Bibinger) 
Staudt. He was a World War I veteran and was a past member of the Manitowoc 
Eagles Club. 
Survivors include two brothers, Lester, of Manitowoc, and John, of Bakersfield, 
Calif. 
Friends may call at the Schneider Mittnacht Funeral Home from Tuesday noon until 
the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1974  P. 17 


EMMA BIBINGER STAUDT

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. STAUDT AT OCONOMOWOC 
End Came Last Night and Body to be Sent Here For Burial 
Mrs. Emma Staudt, widow of the late John Staudt, died at the Waldheim 
sanitorium at Oconomowoc last night, messages conveying the news to the 
family here. The body will be brought to this city today for burial and 
the funeral will be held tomorrow or Monday. 
Mrs. Staudt, who had been seriously ill for several months, was taken to 
Oconomowoc two weeks ago, but there was little hope that she would survive. 
Deceased, who was formerly Emma Bibinger, was born on Sept. 8, 1857, in 
Washington county, and came here as a girl. She was twice married, the late 
Albert Haukohl being her first husband and later she married Mr. Staudt. Mr. 
Staudt is survived by five children, Lester at Camp Lewis, John of this city, 
Elmer in the aviation corps at Mt. Clemens, Mrs. James Spalisbury of Sturgeon 
Bay and Walter of Milwaukee. 
Mrs.  Staudt was well and favorably known. Following the death of her husband, 
Mr. Staudt, she continued the management of the Staudt hotel on Jay street 
until forced by ill health to retire. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 7, 1918 P. 1 
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[Emma C./bur. 09-11-1918/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on John Staudt lot]


JOHN STAUDT

Death Friday, following a long illness, of John A. Staudt, a well-known 
resident of our city. The deceased was born 10 September 1853 in Town 
Kossuth and grew up on his father's farm there. After leaving school he 
learned the cabinetmaking craft which he worked at for many years. About 
28 years ago he came to Manitowoc and took over a rooming house which 
has since operated under the name Staudt House. Mr. Staudt was a beloved 
and esteemed man throughout the entire city. He served one term as County 
Supervisor from the 1st Ward, and at the time of his death was City Weights 
and Measures Officer. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at the local city 
cemetery under the direction of the local Eagles Lodge with the participation
of the choral groups "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia" and the mutual 
insurance society "Germania", of which the deceased was a member. He leaves 
his widow and 5 children along with a stepson, as well as his elderly mother,
4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909
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There passed away Friday in Manitowoc in the person of John Staudt a man of the 
kind that we have been taught to believe is typical of the German race. His own 
common sense would resent imputing to him the capacity of a Bismark but in his 
own small sphere he showed the trait attributed to his people of getting things 
done while making no fuss. Conservative and practical without being stagnant he 
was a successful business man. His stern probity was so manifest that his fellow 
citizens turned instinctively to him when semi-public funds were to be handled, 
and made him many times improvement fund treasurer and for many years the same 
official for the County Fair and custodian of Democratic campaign funds.
He was born in Kossuth, this count, 53 years ago and has been in business in the 
city for nearly 30 years. For about a year Mr. Staudt had been failing. He was 
afflicted with kidney and heart trouble.
The deceased is survived by his wife, four sons, one daughter and a stepson, an 
aged mother, four brothers and five sisters. The children are Walter of Duluth, 
Mrs. James Spalsbury of Sawyer, and Lester, John, Jr., and Elmer of this city. 
His stepson, Arthur Haukohl, also resides here. The sisters are Mrs. F W. Meyer 
and Mrs. Jos. Biehler of this city, Mrs. J. P. Armitage of Seymour, Mrs. Wm. Lange 
of Clintonville, Miss Lizzie Staudt,a sister at St. Benedict convent in Missouri. 
The brothers are Mat of Lisbon, N. Dak., Michael of Kossuth, William of Seattle 
and Peter of Elkhardt, Indiana.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Eagles, of which 
society he was a member, attended the funeral in a body.
The pall bearers were May Groffman, F. C. Schultz, John Koutnik, Dan Bleser, Chas. 
Streich and Wm. Willinger, all members of the Order of Eagles. Interment was at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The Hotel Staudt for many years a storm center of county politics, official meeting 
pace of the dairy board, and popular resort of many classes, may do as much or more 
business in the future but it can never be as of old to the frequenter of years 
without John on duty.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 14, 1909
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DEATH COMES TO JOHN A STAUDT
Well Known Hotel Man of City Succumbs to Long Illness
WAS PROMINENT IN COUNTY POLICTICS ALSO
Decedent Served for Years as Treasurer of the Democratic County Committee
John A. Staudt, well known hotel man and prominent in politics, having for years 
served as treasurer of the democratic county committee, died early today from 
effects of an illness that had made him an invalid for nearly a year. Though Mr. 
Staudt had been seriously ill, his death was sudden, being due to an attack of 
heart failure. The funeral will be held from the late home on Jay Street Monday 
at 2 pm.  
Coming to this city from Kossuth where his boyhood was passed, Mr. Staudt engaged 
in the hotel business 28 years ago and during that time has been proprietor of the 
Staudt House on Jay Street, which he conducted at the time of demise. A year ago, 
Mr. Staudt suffered a decline in health but has failed since then, wasting to a 
mere shadow of the robust man he was. Mr. Staudt was prominent in political circles 
and a leader in democratic ranks of the county, though he never sought office. He 
served as a member of the county board from the First Ward and as treasurer of the 
county committee.
Mr. Staudt was one of the best known men of the city and was associated in a number 
of business enterprises and was prominent socially. He was a member of the Freier 
Saengerbund and Concordia Singing Societies of the Manitowoc Turnverein and for 
years was president of the G.U.G. Germanica, an insurance order. Mr. Staudt was a 
genial, companionable man who had a large circle of friends who will mourn his 
death.
Mr. Staudt was twice married and the father of five children, all of whom with the 
widow survive, being Mrs. Gretchen Spalsburg, Sturgeon Bay, Walter, Duluth; John Jr., 
Lester and Elmer of this city. A stepson, Arthur Haukohl also survives and five 
sisters and four brothers mourn his demise, Mrs. F. Meyer, Mrs. J. Beiler, this 
city; Mrs. W. Lang, Clintonville; Mrs. P. Armtaigne, Seymour; Miss Lizzie Staudt, 
Clyde, Mo. and Matt Staudt, Lisbon, N.D., Michael, Kossuth, P.J., Elkhart, Indiana 
and William of Seattle. Members of the Saengerbund, Concordia and G.U.G. will attend 
the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Jan. 8, 1909
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LODGE ATTENDS IN BODY
Eagles Assist in Funeral of the Late John Staudt Today
Attended by a large concourse of friends, the funeral of the late John Staudt was 
held this afternoon, brief services being conducted at the home of Rev. Graether 
while at the cemetery, the services were in charge of the order of Eagles, members 
of the lodge attending the burial in a body. The G.U.G.G. society of which decedent 
was president, was also represented by a large delegation at the funeral. Pallbearers 
were members of the Eagles, Mayor Groffman, F.C. Schultz, John Koutnik, D. Bleser, 
Chas. Streich and Wm Willinger. City flags were at half mast during the funeral, Mr. 
Staudt having held a city position as sealer of weights and measures. The funeral 
was a large one. Burial was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Jan. 11, 1909
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[cause: nephritis]
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Mrs. Spalsbury, of Sturgeon Bay, and Walter Staudt of Duluth, are here, called 
by the death of their father John Staudt… 
The Eagles, of which he was a charter member in the local aerie, will have 
charge of the funeral of the late John Staudt Monday afternoon. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 9, 1909  P. 2 
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WIDOW GIVEN STAUDT ESTATE 
Report That Contest May Be Raised By the Children. 
Bequeathing the entire estate to the widow, with no provision for the children, 
the will of the late John A. Staudt, which has just been filed for probate, 
may lead to a contest over the estate it is rumored. The will is on file in 
probate court. 
Hotel property known as Staudt House, valued at $15000, real estate and other 
property said to bring the value of the estate considerably higher is disposed 
of by the will.
Rumored contest is said to be in the interests of Walter, a son and Mrs. Gretchen 
Spalsbury, Sturgeon Bay, children of a former marriage. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 4, 1909  P. 1 


LESTER C. STAUDT

Lester C. Staudt, 83, of 930 North Ave., Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday aFternoon 
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Staudt was born June 2, 1893, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Donald 
and Emma Benninger Staudt. He was reared and educated at Manitowoc and worked 
for many years for U.S. Forestry Service in the state of Florida. After his 
retirement he returned to Manitowoc and later moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1974. 
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. 
Survivors include a brother, John, of Bakersfield, Calif, and good friends,
(private). A brother, Elmer, preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, 
from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from noon until the time 
of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc,  December 20, 1976  P. 3 
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[d. at Green Bay WI/age 83 yrs.]


MARIE E. STAUDT

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1890)
Mrs. John Staudt of this city, died on Saturday morning of last week after a 
severe illness. She was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1860 and became the wife 
of John Staudt in 1879. For many years they lived in this city, where Mrs. 
Staudt made many friends. She was a fond mother, a loving wife and a woman 
who earned respect by her womanly ways. She leaves two children who cannot 
fully appreciate the loss they have sustained and a husband whose sorrow is 
heartfelt. Her funeral took place on Tuesday and was one of the largest ever 
seen in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 29, 1915
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[age 30 yrs./cause: softening of the brain]


RAYMOND J. STAUDT SR    (d. 1980)

Raymond J. Staudt Sr., 81, of 814 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
December 9, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Staudt was born Jan. 15, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Michael 
and Elizabeth Staudt. He married Bertha Swarts April 22, 1919, at Flintville, Wis., 
moving to Manitowoc after marriage and residing here since. Prior to Mr. Staudt's 
retirement in 1968, he had been employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. as a 
leader welder for 49 years. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443, a 61 
year member, charter member and Outside Guard of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 
706 and a charter member of Sea Gulls International.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha, six sons and five daughters-in-law, Donald and 
Doris Staudt, Robert Staudt, Raymond Jr. and Marilyn Staudt, Leroy and Delores 
Staudt and Wayne and Lavange Staudt of Manitowoc and Gerald and Marilyn Staudt of 
Oak Lawn, Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and Orin Clasen of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Serina Leist of Manitowoc and Mrs. Mabel Schuler of Sheboygan; a 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Staudt of Manitowoc, 22 grandchildren and nine great grand-
children.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a Fraternal 
Order of Eagles memorial service will be at 7 p.m. and a prayer service will be at 
7:30 p.m. by family, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1980 P.3


ROBERT G. STAUDT

Robert G. Staudt, age 67, of 1840 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
October 11, 1994, at John L. Doyne Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 14, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with 
burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 25, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond Sr. and Bertha 
Schwartz Staudt. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World 
War II. He married the former Alice M. Van Deurzen on November 24, 1954, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death January 13, 1978. Mr. 
Staudt was employed with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for 40 years until 
his retirement. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Manitowoc 
Eagles Aerie #706.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steven J. and Judith Staudt, Little 
Rock, Ark.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Ann and Steven Jagemann, 
Milwaukee, Bonnie Lynn and Larry R. Neelis, Manitowoc, Amy Joan and Rusty Hall, 
Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Orin Clasen, Manitowoc; five 
brothers and four sisters-in-law, Donald and Doris Staudt, Raymond and Marilyn Staudt, 
LeRoy and Delores Staudt, all of Manitowoc, Gerald and Marilyn Staudt, Chicago, Ill., 
Wayne Staudt, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Stephen and Alison Jagemann, 
Heidi and Tyler Neelis, Jake and Jared Hall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1994  P. A2
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[d. Wauwatosa WI/widower]


WALTER STAUDT

Relatives here received news last Thursday of the death of Walter 
Staudt, son of the late John Staudt and well known in the city 
where he made his home up to ten years ago. Mr. Staudt died at the 
home of his sister, Mrs. Spalsbury at Sturgeon Bay, following an 
illness of two months. Mr. Staudt was 38 years of age and was born 
here and attended the local schools. Later for several years he was 
located at Superior as auditor for the Steel Corporation and for 
several years past had been a salesman for the George A. Kent Co., 
cigar wholesalers of New York.
Mr. Staudt visited here a few months ago at the time of the death 
of his mother. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Spalsbury and 
three half brothers, John, Lester and Elmer Staudt. The body was 
brought here for burial and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 14, 1919
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[bur. 08-09-1919/age 37 yrs/cause: ceirosis of liver/
bur. on John Staudt lot]


WAYNE R. STAUDT

Wayne R. Staudt, age 68, of 1430B N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, 
May 14, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on Jan. 27, 1940, in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Bertha 
(Swarts) Staudt Sr. Wayne was a supervisor in the shipping department at 
Hamilton's. He was a member of the Eagle's Aerie 706 and loved walking, enjoyed 
nature, watching movies and sports.
Survivors include his five children and their spouses; six grandchildren; a 
sister. (names omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Service will be Deacon Paul Kieffer. Wayne will be laid to rest at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, following cremation.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2008, until the time of 
service at 4 p.m.
A special thank you to Dr. Michael Hoffman at Holy Family for the care given to 
Wayne.
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 2008


CARL P. STAUSS    (d. 1911)

CRUSHED TO DEATH
Karl (sic) Stauss, aged 18 years, died Wednesday evening at Emergency 
hospital in Milwaukee where he was removed after sustaining severe 
injuries when he was crushed between an elevator and the ceiling at 
the Western Hat company, where he was employed. He is a son of Max 
Stauss of this city, and his sister, Miss Rose Stauss, is a teacher 
in the First Ward school here. The body will be brought here for 
burial.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 23, 1911  pg. 8
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LIFE CRUSHED OUT ON LIFT OF AN ELEVATOR
Carl Stauss, Manitowoc boy, Meets Tragic End
DIES ON WAY TO CITY HOSPITAL
Caught between the lift of a freight elevator and the iron door of the covering, 
Carl Stauss, a former Manitowoc boy, was fatally injured at Milwaukee Wednesday 
night and died in an ambulance while being rushed to the emergency hospital in 
hope of saving his life. Stauss is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Stauss and up to 
three years ago resided in this city with his parents and was a student at the 
First Ward School. The body will be brought to this city for burial, the funeral 
being held Saturday.
Stauss was employed by the Western Hat Company at its Milwaukee offices and store 
and was leaving his work for the city at the time of the fatal accident. he had 
been in the basement and stepped onto the elevator which is one of the kind leading 
from the basement to the street and used for freight only. the iron doors covering 
the elevator had been fastened down, a fact of which Stauss was not aware and when 
he reached the doors and attempted to push them up he was unable to do so and not 
being able to stop the elevator, he was crushed to death when the elevator pressed 
his head and body against the iron doors. Fellow employees who heard cries of the 
boy, rushed to the elevator shaft and pulled the reverse chain, sending the lift to 
the basement floor again. Stauss was taken from the elevator unconscious and it was 
evident that he had been seriously, if not fatally, injured. The ambulance was called 
and the boy was rushed to the hospital but before the hospital was reached, the 
injured lad was dead. The body was taken to the morgue and later removed to the home 
of the mother of Stauss at 689 1/2 First St. A pathetic scene occurred at the hospital 
when Mrs. Stauss, who had been notified by telephone of the accident and removal of 
her son to the hospital, insisted upon seeing the body of her son.  Mrs. Stauss swooned 
and it was more than an hour before physicians could restore her sufficiently so that 
she could be taken to her home.
News of the death of Mr. Stauss reached here Wednesday night in a message to relatives 
and Milwaukee papers give details of the accident. Stauss was 18 years of age and made 
his home with his mother at Milwaukee and had been employed by the Western Hat company 
for some time past. The accident happened at 5:40 Wednesday night as the boy was 
planning to leave his work for the day. Besides his mother at Milwaukee, Stauss is 
survived by his father, who has made his home at the Holy Family Hospital in this city, 
one sister, Miss Rose Stauss, a teacher in the city school here and one brother, Max 
Stauss of Chicago, formerly employed with O. Torrison Co.
The body will be brought here this evening or tomorrow and funeral arrangements will be 
announced later. Death of young Stauss will be a painful shock to friends of the family 
and to many young friends who knew him here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs. Nov. 23, 1911
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The body of Carl Stauss who was killed at Milwaukee Wednesday evening 
of last week was brought here for burial. The funeral was held Saturday 
afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 30, 1911  pg. 5
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Max Stauss arrived in the city last night called here by the death of his brother, 
Carl, who was killed at Milwaukee and whose body arrived this evening. The funeral 
will be held from the home of C. Leverenz, grandfather of the deceased, 814 
Franklin Street at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Nov. 24, 1911
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[cause: fracture of spine]


CATHERINE M. (SECORD) STAUSS

Mrs. Harvey Stauss, 57, of 913 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at University 
Hospital, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Rev. John Hephner will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Manitowoc (sic).
Mrs. Stauss, nee Catherine Secord, was born Aug. 12, 1919, at Muskegon, Mich., 
daughter of the late Nelson and Anna Schmidt Secord. She was married to Harvey W. 
Stauss April 11, 1942, at Muskegon, moving to Manitowoc after their marriage. 
Mrs. Stauss was a member of the Catholic Women's Club of Manitowoc, St. Ann 
Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was active in Girl 
Scouts for many years.
Survivors include her husband, a son, William of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer 
(Martha) Pritzl, of Two Rivers; three brothers, John, George and Herman Secord, of 
Muskegon; three sisters, Mrs. William (Ann) Robinson, of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. 
Lyle (Josephine) Demler and Mrs. Vernon (Marion) Covell, of Muskegon and five 
grandchildren. A sister, Eleanor, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
where a prayer service will be conducted at 7 o'clock by the Catholic Women's club, 
St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1977 P. 3
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[d. at Madison, WI/wife of Harvey W. Stauss]
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(Note: This obituary heading in the newspaper has Strauss instead of Stauss)


ELROY STAUSS

Elroy F. Stauss, age 85, of Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, June 1, 
2011, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Elroy was born on March 18, 1926, in the Town of Newton, son of the late William 
and Lilly (Wernecke) Stauss. On September 4, 1949, Elroy married the former 
Vernetta L. Hackmann in the Town of Newton. She preceded him in death on September 16, 
2000. He and his wife farmed the family farm. Elroy was an insurance agent for several 
companies over 34 years until his retirement. He was an officer and volunteer for the 
Silver Creek Fire Department for 15 years, a member of the Eagles Aerie #706, and was 
also a past member of the vocational and local school boards. Elroy enjoyed playing 
dart board and square dancing.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Jerilyn (Terrance) Knox, Newton; 
Janet (Dale) Barnes, Newton; six grandchildren: Tara (Dale) Bully, Mequon; First Lt. 
Kelly (Rob Wareham) Knox, Newton; Joshua Knox, Newton; Jesse Knox, Newton; Julie 
(Kevin) Siehr, Two Rivers; Lisa (Stephen) VanderWal, Oregon; seven great-grandchildren: 
Owen, Simon and Weston Bully; Tyler and Amber Wareham Knox; Olivia and Samantha Siehr; 
one brother-in-law: Kermit Hackmann, Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife: Vernetta 
Stauss; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Harvey (Catherine) Stauss; Lester Stauss; 
two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Rueben (Dora) Hackmann; Arno (Lucille) 
Hackmann; Dorraine Hackmann.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2011, at Faith Church, 
2201 South 42nd Street, Manitowoc, Rev. Duane Olson will officiate. Burial will follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday at the Jens Family 
Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. 
and again on Monday at church from 9:00 a.m until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. 
Online condolencess may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Yetter, Bev Brand, Amy Schleunes, and the nurses 
and staff of Manitowoc Health Care and Rehabilitation Center for the kind and 
compassionate care given to our father.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


FRANZ XAVER STAUSS

DIED.
In this village, on Saturday, May 30, 1868, Mr. F. H. Stauss(sic), aged 58 Years.
"Father Stauss," as he was familiarly known by a host of friends, was one of our 
solid men, honest and upright in all his dealings, and his death is regretted by 
a large number of relatives and acquaintances, as was testified by the large 
procession which attended his remains to the grave. Requiescat in pace.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 5, 1868  P. 1
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THANKS.-The widow and children of F. H. STAUSS, Esq. deceased, desire us to return 
their heartfelt thanks to the community for the warm sympathy manifested for them 
in their bereavement.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 5, 1868  P. 1

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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY Court. In the matter of the estate of Frans X. Stauss, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of John Schuette, of Manitowoc, representing, among other things, that Franz X. Stauss, late of Manitowoc, on the 30th day of May, A.D. 1868, at Manitowoc died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that said petitioner is son-in-law of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Schuette granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 29th day of June, A.D. 1868, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said decased (sic) and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, prior to the said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper, published at Manitowoc in said county.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 8th day of June, A.D. 1868.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 19, 1868 P. 4

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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY Court. 
In the matter of the estate of Frnz (sic) X. Stauss, deceased. 
On reading and filing the petition of John Schuette, of Manitowoc representing, 
among other things, that Franz X. Stauss, late of Manitowoc, on the 30th day of 
May, A.D. 1868, at Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate 
within this State, and that said petitioner is son-in-law of said deceased, and praying 
that administration of said estate be to John Schuette granted, it is ordered that said 
petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 29th day of June, 
A.D. 1868, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that 
notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons interested, 
by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, prior to the said day 
of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper, published at Manitowoc 
in said county.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 8th day of June, A.D 1868.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 17, 1868 P. 3
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[F.T. Stauss/bur. 06-01-1868]


FRIEDERIKA LOUISE STAUSS

Mrs. Friedericke Stauss, widow of the late F.X. Stauss, 
died on Friday, 21 July. 
Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1876
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[Mrs. Stauss/bur. 07-23-1876]
*******
Within a week past death has again spread its dark wings and visited our 
community carrying away to that great unknown country from whence no travelers 
returneth, three of its weary pilgrims. 
On Friday of last week, Mrs. Fredericke Stauss died at the residence of Mr. 
John Schuette, aged 60 years. Mrs. Stauss was the step-mother of Mrs. J. 
Schuette and of Robert and Max Stauss, a woman of rare excellence both of 
heart and mind. Her mission in life seemed to be one of love and patient 
labor. Her children, though not her own, clung to her with an affection as 
fervent and real as if they were indeed her own flesh and blood. Her departure 
from life leaves a void in their hearts that time can never fill. May she rest 
sweetly and peacefully in her endless slumber and the earth rest lightly above 
her silent heart.  
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., July 29, 1876
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(The obituaries have been separated and put with the person)


HARVEY W. STAUSS

Harvey W. Stauss, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 1998, at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ. Officiating will be Rev. Stephen Schuette 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born January 13, 1911, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Lily 
Wernecke Stauss. He married Catherine Secord on April 11, 1942, in Muskegon, 
Mich. She preceded him in death in 1977. He then married Irene Popp Strouf on 
January 13, 1979, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1995. He was a 
member of First Reformed United Church of Christ and the Eagles Aeire (sic) 
#706.
Survivors include one son, William Stauss, Green Bay; one daughter, Martha 
Pritzl, Muskegon, Mich.; one brother and sister-in-law, Elroy and Vernetta 
Stauss, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Mueller, Tomah, Wis., Jody 
(Karl Schipper) Pritzl, Denver, Colo., Erik (Kate) Pritzl, Madison, Michelle 
Stauss, Madison, Jennifer Stauss, Green Bay; one great-grandchild, Matthew 
Mueller, Tomah, Wis.; other relatives and friends also survive. He was also 
preceded in death by one brother, Lester Stauss.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) at the Jens Funeral home, and 
10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the church.
Harvey spent his life sailing on the Great Lakes. He is at peace now sailing 
on smoothe (sic) seas, with God as the Captain of the ship.
Manitowoc Herald Reporter, May 15, 1998 P. 2


HENRIETTA STAUSS

MRS. M. STAUSS, CITY PIONEER, PASSES AWAY 
Dies at Chicago and Body Is Brought Here for Burial 
Mrs. Henrietta Stauss, widow of Max Stauss, Sr., died at LakeView hospital Monday, 
following an operation which she underwent a short time ago. The body was brought 
to this city last night and the funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday morning 
from the home of her sister, Mrs. Hubert Falge, 701 Madison street, where the body 
now lies in state. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic church at 9 
o'clock.
Born in this city, April 4, 1853, Mrs. Stauss who before her marriage was Henrietta 
Leverenz, was seventy-three years of age at her last birthday and had always lived 
in this city until 1910 when she moved to Chicago to make her home. She was married 
here to Max Stauss forty-seven years ago and her husband preceded her in death eight 
years ago. Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. Alex Boehme of Chicago, and one son, 
Max Stauss, Jr., also of Chicago. A grandchild, one brother, Frank Leverenz of 
Tacoma, Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. Hubert Falge of this city and Mrs. F. 
Schenk of Milwaukee also survive her.
Mrs. Alex Boehme and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Max Stauss of Chicago arrived here 
last night with the body of Mrs. Stauss and Miss Pauline Schenk of Milwaukee is also 
here for the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 1, 1926  P. 1


LESTER N. STAUSS

Lester Stauss, 62, formerly of 1209 South 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning in Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. 
Friday in First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William 
Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stauss was born June 30, 1916 in Manitowoc, son of Lillian Wernecke Stauss 
and the late William Stauss. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
from Lincoln High School in 1934. He was a salesman for many years for Ridge 
Motor Supply Company until his illness in 1971. Mr. Stauss was a member of 
First Reformed United Church of Christ, the Men's Brotherhood and served on 
the (illegible). He was a member of Eagles Aerie 706, the Seagulls and was a 
deputy sheriff for many years.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lillian Stauss of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Leroy and Harvey Stauss of Manitowoc, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may 
call in Jens Funeral home, Manitowoc from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and 
Friday until 11 a.m. and at the church Friday from noon until the time of 
service. Memorial services will be conducted by the Eagles Aerie 706 at 7 p.m. 
Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1979 - page 3


LILLY (WERNECKE) STAUSS

Mrs. Lilly Stauss, 99, of 1209 S. 15th Street, died Thursday, May 21, 1987 at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Arthur Wille will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stauss was born March 21, 1888, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Fred and Anna Eberhardt Wernecke. She attended schools in the Town of Newton. 
She married William Stauss on March 9, 1910 in the Town of Newton. Mrs. Stauss 
was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Elroy and Vernetta Stauss of 
Manitowoc and Harvey and Irene Stauss of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Ida Wernecke 
of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by a son, Lester, and two brothers, Fred Wernecke and Erwald Wernecke.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday 
from 9 am to 11 am and then at the church from noon to the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 21, 1987 page 22
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[widow of Wilhelm J. Stauss]


MARIA STAUSS    (d. 1905)

Following a 3-mo. illness Mrs. Robert Stauss died here Tues. 
from dropsy. The deceased, who was 62, formerly lived in 
Forestville, Door County, but the family moved here about 
3 yrs. ago. Mrs. Stauss leaves her husband, 2 sons and 2 
daughters. The funeral will be held this afternoon from 
the German Methodist Church.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905
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Mrs. Robert Stauss passed away at an early hour Tuesday morning at her home, 
1222 South Tenth street, aged fifty-two. She had been suffering from dropsy for 
four months, but had been confined to her bed only a short time. The decedent 
was a native of Germany. She had resided in the city since 1902, coming here 
with the family from Forestville. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn 
her loss. The children are Louis, Robert, Jr.; Mrs. Otto Speidel, Oconomowoc; and 
Mrs. Aug. Speidel, Toledo. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 2 
o'clock from the German Methodist church.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1905
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Mary Honeyjages Stauss
birth: 13 February 1842 Germany
death: 22 August 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 City
spouse: Robert Stauss
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: heart failure]


MARIA A. STAUSS    (d. 1979)

Marie A. Stauss(sic), 94, of 3401 S. Lafayette St., Julia Temple Center, Denver, 
Colo., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Lakewood, Colo.
Funeral services were at All Souls Catholic Church at Denver. The Rev. Frank 
Kappes officiated. Commital services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 
27 by the Rev. William Zimmer at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stauss was born Feb. 15, 1885, at Manchester, England, daughter of the late 
Edward and Mary Burns Judge. She was married to Maximilian A. Stauss in 1915 at 
Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Stauss was a member of All Souls Catholic Church, Denver, and 
a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Robert Boehme of Phoenix, Ariz.
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 1979 P. 3
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[d. Lakewood, CO/widow of Maximillian Stauss]


MAX STAUSS

MAX STAUSS, PIONEER OF CITY
Well Known Resident Here Since 1859 Passed Away Saturday
Max Stauss, another of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, 
has passed to his eternal rest, the death of Mr. Stauss occurring 
at the Holy Family hospital Saturday evening. The body was taken 
to the home of John Schuette and the funeral will be held Tuesday 
morning from Sacred Heart church. 
Mr. Stauss, though in failing health for sometime, had been seriously 
ill only one week, death being due to pneumonia. He was born Oct. 29, 
1848 in Germany and came here in the early 50's and came here to make 
his residence during the remainder of his life, being 70 at the time 
of his death. Mr. Stauss was married in 1879 and is survived by a 
widow and two children, Max Stauss, Jr., of Chicago and Mrs. Alexander 
Boehme of Springfield, Ill. Mr. Stauss was a brother of the late Mrs. 
John Schuette. 
Mr. Stauss was for many years employed with the Schuette Bros. Co. 
store as a clerk and was one of the most genial and popular employees 
of that company. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1
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[bur. 04-02-1918/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on B.F. Stauss lot]


MAX A. STAUSS    (d. 1963)

Maximilian A. Stauss, 79, former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday at his home 
at Denver.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Claude 
LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stauss was born Sept. 29, 1883, at Manitowoc, son of the late Maximilian and 
Henrietta Leverenz Stauss. He was educated at Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
from old Manitowoc High School. He moved to Denver where he was manager of General 
Outdoor Advertising Co. for many years. He retired in 1958. He married Mamie Judge 
in 1915 at Chicago. He was a charter member and honorary life member of Manitowoc 
K of C Council 710.
Among survivors is his wife.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus.
Two Rivers Reporter, August 16, 1963 P. T-3
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[Maximillian A./d. 08-14-1963 at Denver CO/age 79 yrs.]
(29 Sep 1883/Aug 1963/SSDI)


ROBERT STAUSS

Robert Stauss, a well-know resident in our city, died Tuesday 
following a stroke he suffered on Sunday. The deceased, a cooper 
by profession, had suffered a stroke about two years ago, but 
was unable to recover from the recent stroke. He was a veteran 
of the Civil War and is survived by a son and 2 daughters. The 
late Mrs. John Schuette was his sister; his wife preceded him in 
death about 6 years ago.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1909
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ROBERT STAUSS DEAD
Second Stroke of Paralysis Ends Life of Well Known Resident
A second stroke of paralysis, two years after he suffered a first attack, caused 
the death of Robert Stauss, a well known resident of the Southside early today, 
his demise occurring at his home on So. eighth Street. Decedent who was a veteran 
of the civil war, one of five brothers, four of whom served in the army, has 
resided here since the early 70's., coming form Chicago. He was a cooper and 
employed at the trade during his active career. His wife died six years ago and 
one son and two daughters survive. Max Stauss of Milwaukee is a brother and 
decedent was a brother of the late Mrs. John Schuette. Mr. Stauss suffered a 
stroke of paralysis two years ago but recovered and as late as Sunday was able 
to be out and attended church on that day.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Oct. 12, 1909
*******
[cause: apoplexy]


VERNETTA L. STAUSS

Vernetta L. Stauss, age 71, of 3116 Silver Creek Road, town of  Newton died 
Saturday evening, September 16, 2000, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2000, at 
Faith Ev. Free Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Perkins. Burial 
will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vernetta was born February 16, 1929, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter 
of the late Emil and Mary Liermann Hackmann. She attended schools in Manitowoc 
and graduated with the class of 1946 from Lincoln High School. She married Elroy 
Stauss on September 4, 1949, in the town of Newtonburg. Vernetta was employed at 
the University of Wisconsin Center, Manitowoc. She was a member of Faith Ev. Free 
Church, Western FraternL Life Association, charter member of International 
Association of Administrative Professionals and Silver Creek Homemakers.
Survivors include her husband, Elroy Stauss, town of Newton; two daughters and 
sons-in-law, Jerilyn and Terrance Knox, town of Newton, Janet and Dale Barnes, 
town of Newton; six grandchildren, Tara Knox, Milwaukee, Sgt. Kelly Knox. Ft. 
Lewis, Wash.; Julie Barnes; town of Newton, Pvt. Joshua Knox, Alabama, Lisa Barnes, 
town of Newton, Jesse Knox, town of Newton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold 
and Lucille Hackmann, Manitowoc, Kermit and Dorraine Hackmann, Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents, she was 
preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Ruben and Dora Hackmann; two 
brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Harvey Stauss and Cathrine Stauss, Irene 
Stauss, Lester Stauss.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Ev. Free Church, 
Manitowoc. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 12 Noon until the time of 
service at 1:30 p.m. at the church.
Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the Visiting Nurses of Aurora Health Care Center, 
the VNA Hospice, Dr. Andre Yetter and staff of Manitowoc, Dr. Jonathan Treisman 
and staff of St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee. A special thank you to Edie 
Headrick and Carrie Gauthier.
Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 2000  P. A2


WILLIAM J. STAUSS    (d. 1951)

William J. Stauss, 64, of 1209 South 15th street, Manitowoc, died early 
Wednesday at Holy Family hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Stauss was born in 1886 in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county, and 
married the former Lilly Wernecke in 1910. He and his wife settled on a 
farm in Newton where they made their home until his retirement, then moved 
to Manitowoc several years ago.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of First Reformed church, Manitowoc; 
treasurer of the town of Newton from 1932 to 1944; treasurer of the Newton 
Fire Insurance company and the Mishicot Cyclone Insurance company; and 
former treasurer of the Silver Creek Telephone company.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at First Reformed 
church, Manitowoc, Rev. A.C. Fischer, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Lester and Harvey of Manitowoc and Elroy 
on the homestead farm; and two grandchildren, Martha Ann and Billy Stauss.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, from 

Friday noon, March 2, until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed 
to the church to lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1951  P.2
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[d. 02-28-1951/age 54 yrs.]


ADELBERT H. STECHMESSER

Adelbert Stechmesser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stechmesser and well known 
young musician of the city, died at the hospital today failing to survive the 
shock of an operation which he underwent ten days ago, when he suffered an 
attack of appendicitis. Deceased was born August 6, 1904 and recently had been 
a student at Ripon college. He was a member of the Gloe orchestra and well 
known.
Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, John and George, the later 
a teacher at Racine. He was a member of the DeMolay and was popular.
Funeral services will be held Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 10, 1924 P. 2
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[Adelbert Stechmesser/bur 10-13-1924/cause: peritonitis/bur on Herman 
Stechmesser lot]


ANTOINETTE "NETTIE" STECHMESSER

Mrs. Nettie Stechmesser, 79, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday evening, 
September 7, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
1 pm Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate and cremation will take place with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stechmesser was born September 7, 1908 at Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of 
the late Felix Chouinard and Pamalie Pelletier. She married Herbert A. Stechmesser 
on July 1, 1944 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1984. Mrs. 
Stechmesser was a seamstress for Globe Laundry, retiring in 1964.
Survivors include a stepson and step daughter-in-law, Allen and Terri Stechmesser 
of Portland, Oregon; a stepdaughter and step son-in-law, Carol and George Brandt 
of Manitowoc; 6 step grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by two stepsons, Chester and Herbert; a sister, Edna 
Danielson and a brother, Paul Chouinard.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Thursday morning, from 11 am to the time 
of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. The family requests 
that memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 8, 1987 page 18
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[cremains/widow of Herbert A. Stechmesser]


CHESTER STECHMESSER

Stechmesser Dies; Alderman at Manitowoc
Chester A. Stechmesser, 51, of 1610 S. 10th St., alderman of the 11th Ward and 
assistant purchasing agent at Aluminum Specialty Co., died unexpectedly Tuesday 
afternoon. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital where he 
was removed after suffering an apparent heart attack at work.
Stechmesser became a city council member, representing the 11th Ward, in 1966 
when he succeeded Robert W. Fricke, who resigned. He ran successfully for 
election in 1967 to complete Fricke's unexpired term and was re-elected in 19?8. 
He was chairman of the councils Employe Relations Committee and also served on 
the Public Safety and Streets committees.
"Worked Hard"
Mayor Robert Rand said Wednesday that Stechmesser was a "a well-liked and respected 
alderman who worked extremely hard, not only at city hall but also at his home, on 
problems faced with employe relations."
Stechmesser was born Feb. 18, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of Herbert Stechmesser and 
the late Jennie Allen Stechmesser. He was graduated from Lincoln High School in 
1937 and served with the U.S. Army Engineer during World War II from 1945-1946. He 
also was a member of the U.S. Army Band.
A self-instructed drummer, Stechmesser was the second of three generations of the 
Stechmesser family to play drums with the Manitowoc Marine Band. Herbert Stechmesser 
headed the trio, and Chester Stechmesser's son, Gary, followed in his father's 
footsteps. He had been associated with the band for more than 25 years. He was a 
member of the Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion, had been a church deacon 
at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a member of the Manitowoc 
Musicians Union Local No. 195.
Funeral Friday 
He had worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., before joining the employ of the 
Aluminum Specialty, and had been the company's inventory controller before his 
promotion to assistant purchasing gent.
He married Marcille Schmidt at Manitowoc Oct. 16, 1942, and she survives with a 
son, Gary, at Lackland AFB in Texas; two daughters, Bonnie and Shelley, at home; 
his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stechmesser, of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Herbert of Milwaukee and Alan of Davis, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. George 
Brandt, of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. N. W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until Friday noon and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1969  P.12


EMMA STECHMESSER 

SHORT ILLNESS TAKES MRS. H. STECHMESSER
The grim hand of Death exacted a heavy toll at the Herman Stechmesser home, 
727 North Twelfth street early last evening when Mrs. Stechmesser was suddenly 
taken after a short illness of less than two weeks.  Death came entirely 
unexpected though Mrs. Stechmesser had been troubled with heart complications 
for a short time, and her passing is mourned by a wide circle of friends her 
kindly and loving disposition had acquainted.
Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Ladwig, was born in the Town of Manitowoc, a short 
distance north of this city and spent the early years of her life there, later 
removing to Two Rivers with her parents where she grew to womanhood.  Upon her 
marriage to Herman Stechmesser in 1898, the couple removed to this city, taking 
residence at 727 North Twelfth street where they have since lived and where 
Mrs. Stechmesser was summoned.  
Death of Son A Great Sorrow
Three sons, two of whom survive, were born to them.  Adellbert passed away two 
years ago and it is believed that the sorrow wrought with his passing had much 
to do with Mrs. Stechmesser's death, the blow having been a severe one to so 
loving a mother.  George and John are the surviving sons.  She is also survived 
by her husband and four brothers, Henry and Edward Ladwig of this city and 
August of Watertown and Albert of Two Rivers.  One sister, Mrs. Christ Hendries 
of this city also survive.
Funeral arrangements were not complete today and will be published in these 
columns tomorrow.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, January 11, 1927
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Mrs. Herman Steckmesser, North 12th street, died suddenly Monday evening after a 
short illness.  Her death was due to heart disease.
Mrs. Steckmessser, nee Ladwig, was born in the Town of Manitowoc, a short distance 
north of this city and spent the early days of her life there, later removing to 
Two Rivers with her parents where she grew to womanhood.  Upon her marriage to 
Herman Steckmesser in 1898, the couple removed to this city, taking up their 
residence at 727 North Twelfth street, where they have since lived.
She is survived by her husband and two sons, George and John.  She is also survived 
by four brothers, Henry and Edward Ladwig of this city and August of Watertown and 
Albert of Two Rivers.  One sister, Mrs. Christ Hendries of this city also survives.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 13, 1927
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[Emma Ladwig STECKMESSER/bur. 1-13-1927/cause: acute myocarditis/
bur. on Henry Stechmesser lot]


HERBERT STECHMESSER

Herbert A. Stechmesser, 88, of 1610 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Oct. 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stechmesser, was born June 6, 1896, in the Town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Herman and Frances Vogel Stechmesser. He married Jennie 
Allen in 1916, at Manitowoc, and she preceded him in death in 1935. He then 
arried (sic) Nettie Chouinard, July 1, 1944, at Manitowoc. Mr. Stechmesser was 
employed for the City of Manitowoc as a custodian in the school system, retiring 
in 1962. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Fraternal Order of 
Eagles of Two Rivers, a former member of the Manitowoc Marine Band for 35 years, 
a 61 year member and presently a honorary member of the Manitowoc Musicians Local 
195 and leader of Stecky Orchestra for many years, retiring in 1960.
Survivors include his wife, Nettie, two sons, Herbert of Milwaukee and Allen of 
Portland, Oregon; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and George Brandt of Manitowoc; 
six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by a son, Chester, two sisters and seven brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the 
Cancer Fund or the donors choice.
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1984 P.3
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[husband of Nettie Stechmesser]


HERMAN STECHMESSER    (d. 1926)

DEATH TAKES ANOTHER OF CO. PIONEERS
Another of the pioneer residents of the county passed on with the death Sunday of 
Herman Stechmesser whose demise occurred at the home of his son Kurt Stechmesser 
on the Plank Road.  Mr. Stechmesser suffered a stroke some time ago and never 
recovered.  He was 74 at death.
Funeral services will be held from the Kurt Stechmesser home at 1:30 Wednesday 
to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Stechmesser, born in Germany in 1852, came here at an early age and for many 
years was a farmer in the town of Two Rivers.  His wife died three years ago and 
he had made his home with his son since.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 
Anton Wondraska, Milwaukee and Mrs. Otto Schmidt, Chicago and six sons, Albert, 
Chicago, Alvin, Two Rivers, Herman, Arthur, Kurt and Herbert, Manitowoc.  
Fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild and one brother Carl, of Two 
Rivers, also survive.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Monday, October 25, 1926
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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LOSES A LEG
Herman Stechmesser, an old and well known farmer of the Town of Two Rivers lost 
his left leg last Wednesday in a peculiar manner. An old fashioned gun, which 
was hung on the walls of his home for years past, slipped from its hooks and 
fell to the floor. The gun was kept loaded so as to be ready in case it was 
needed and in striking the floor it was discharged. The contents struck Mr. 
Stechmesser's left leg below the knew and so injured it as to necessitate 
amputation. Dr. Karnoff of Mishicot was summoned hastily and amputated the 
wounded leg. Mr. Stechmesser, although an old man, is getting along as well 
as can be expected we learn.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 20, 1903


HERMAN STECHMESSER    (d. 1961)

Herman Steckmesser (sic), 89, died Sunday morning at the home of his nieces, 
Alma and Clara Hendries, of 727 No. 10th st., where he had lived the past 15 
years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theophil Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Steckmesser was born Feb. 15, 1872, at Two Rivers, son of the late Herman 
and Camila Vogel Steckmesser. He attended the Range Line School near Two Rivers 
and engaged in carpentry as a young man. He was employed in 1913 by Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., where he was foreman of the mold loft prior to his retirement 
in 1945.
He married Emma Ladwig Oct. 31, 1897, at Two Rivers, and they resided at Manitowoc. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1926. Also preceding him in death was a son 
Delbert.
Survivors include two sons, George of Downers Grove, Ill., and John of Manitowoc; 
four brothers, Kurt, Alvin and Herbert of Manitowoc and Albert of Chicago; two 
sisters, Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Chicago and Mrs. Mollie Vondaska of Milwaukee, and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 
11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may 
be viewed from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1961  P.11
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[d. 08-13-1961/age 89 yrs./bur. on Herman Stechmesser lot]


JENNIE STECHMESSER

FALL HASTENS DEATH IN CITY
Mrs. Herbert Stechmesser To Be Buried Wednesday
Mrs. Herbert Stechmesser, 39, 2012 Hamilton street, died Sunday morning at 1 
o'clock, after a lingering illness.
Her death was hastened by a broken leg which she sustained when she fell Saturday 
evening, June 17, while passing the Kresge store on Eighth and Franklin streets.
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 and from the First Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock 
with the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen.
Mrs. Stechmesser, the former Jennie Allen, was born at Sturgeon Bay on December 3, 
1895. She came to this city at an early age. She was married to Herbert Stechmesser 
on October 5, 1915.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, June and Carol, city; three sons, Herbert 
Jr., Chester, and Allen, city; one brother, Archie, city; one sister, Esther, city; 
the father, George Allen, city.
Mrs. Stechmesser was a member of the Missionary and Westminster societies at the 
Presbyterian church and was a member of the Band Mothers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 24, 1935 P. 2
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[Mrs. Jennie Steckmesser/bur. 06-26-1935/age 39 yrs./cause: carcinoma of breast/
bur. on Archie R. Allen lot]


BLANCHE I. STECKER

Blanche Irene Stecker, 75, a Manitowoc resident, died early Friday morning, 
November 20, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 2:30 pm Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Schrankler will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Blanche was born April 6, 1912 at Minocqua, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George 
and Mabel Bronsen Peroutka. She resided in Manitowoc for many years, attending 
Manitowoc Public Schools. Blanche was employed in various positions in Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Karolyn Machia of Des Moines, 
Iowa; a daughter, Sharon Hall of Chilton; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and 
Katherine Peroutka of Wausau; four grandchildren, Thomas Machia of Des Moines, 
Kristin Machia of Manitowoc, Vicki Machia and husband, peter Schramm of Manitowoc 
and Michael Machia and wife, Christine of Whitelaw; a great grandson, Eric James 
Machia of Whitelaw; an aunt, Blanche Lindner of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Machia; a great grandson, Casey James 
Machia; two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 12 noon Tuesday to the time of services. 
There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 22, 1987 page 21


EUGENE STECKER

Eugene N. Stecker, age 89, of 4250 Rock Court, Manitowoc, died on Thursday 
evening, Sept. 9, 2010, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in 
Manitowoc.
Eugene was born on June 10, 1921, in rural Manitowoc, son of the late Martin 
and Esther (Behnke) Stecker. He attended school in Manitowoc and graduated with 
the class of 1939 from Lincoln High School. He married Lucille Sonnenburg on 
Sept. 23, 1944, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Eugene 
owned and operated the Townline Corner Cheese Factory for many years and later 
worked for Manitowoc Equipment Works until his retirement. After retirment, 
Eugene ran Stecker Refrigeration for a number of years and was very appreciative 
of all the customers he served. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and the Manitowoc Mens Garden Club.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years: Lucille Stecker, Manitowoc; four children 
and their spouses: Daniel (Kay) Stecker, Manitowoc, Philip (Barb) Stecker, Newton; 
Ellen (Gary) VanDeLoo, Cleveland, Joel (Mariyn) Stecker, Manitowoc; eight 
grandchildren: Kristi (Tim) Chase, Francis Creek; Sheila (Scott) Hacker, Wisconsin 
Rapids; Amy (Aaron) Matthias, Manitowoc; Eric (Katie) Stecker, Portland, Ore; 
Karen (Chuck) Hwang, Cincinnati, Ohio; Ruth VanDeLoo, Naples, Fla., Sarah (Eric) 
Matthias, West Bend; Julie (Josh) Stevens, Tucson; grandchildren; two brothers 
and one sister-in-law: Earl Stecker, Manitowoc; Paul (Jane) Stecker, Manitowoc. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandaughter; Sally Stecker; one 
brother: John Stecker; one sister-in-law: Joanne Stecker; father-in-law and 
mother-in-law: Emil and Anna Sonnenburg.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert 
Kujawski and Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen 
Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Visitation 
will continue at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 
1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Eugene's name.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 11, 2010


LORANE STECKER

Lorane E. Stecker, 76, an Oshkosh resident, died Thursday, May 5, 1988 at Mercy 
Medical Center, Oshkosh. Funeral services will be 2 pm Monday at First English 
Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. Rev. Ralph Hanusa will officiate with cremation to 
follow and burial in Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stecker was born April 4, 1912 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl Krieg 
and Bessie Cobb. She had been employed at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in the 
Housekeeping Department. Mrs. Stecker was a member of First English Lutheran church, 
Oshkosh, a member of the Order of Eastern Star and past president of the Centennial 
Ladies.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Jeannine Stecker of 
Norcross, Georgia and Samuel Stecker of Lexington, North Carolina; four daughters 
and sons-in-law, Mrs. Jerome (DeAnna) Zigmund of Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. William 
(Nancy) Faust of Ripon, Mrs. Gerald (Susan) Nikolaus of Hartland, Wisconsin and Mrs. 
Dennis (Jeanne) Dodge of Oshkosh; a brother, Carl Krieg Jr. of Cedar Lake, Wisconsin 
and 11 grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia 
Cruck.
Friends may call at First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota Street, Oshkosh, 
12:30 pm, Monday and until the hour of service at 2 pm. Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 
Oshkosh, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 7, 1988 page 11
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[d. at Oshkosh WI/cremains/bur. on Carl H. Krieg lot]


LUCILLE STECKER

Lucille A. Stecker, age 90, formerly of 4250 Rock Court and current a resident 
of River Wood Estates died early Tuesday morning, March 6, 2012 in Manitowoc.
Lucille was born on September 3, 1921, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the 
late Emil and Anna (Lutzke) Sonnenburg. She grew up in Cato and was a graduate 
of Reedsville High School. On September 23, 1944, Lucille married Eugene N. 
Stecker at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on 
September 9, 2010. Lucille enjoyed flower gardening and was awarded many ribbons 
at the Manitowoc County Fair for her flower arranging. She enjoyed sewing and 
all family activities. Lucille and her husband Eugene owned and operated the 
Townline Corner Cheese Factory for many years. She was a member of Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include four children and their spouses and 8 grandchildren (private).
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents: Emil and Anna Sonnenburg; her 
husband: Eugene N. Stecker; one granddaughter: Sally Stecker; her father-in-law 
and mother-in-law: Martin and Esther Stecker.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Kujawski and 
Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the 
time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc is serving the Stecker family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been 
established in Lucille's name. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 7, 2012


ALICE V. STECKERT

Mrs. Alice V. Steckert, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 
2002 at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Private family funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated, with burial of her 
cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Alice was born May 24, 1915, 
in the Town of Lynn, Clark County, daughter of the late Erick and Frances 
Schepherd Stichert. She attended schools in the Town of Fremont, Clark County. 
On Nov. 6, 1933 she was married to Hugo Steckert at Waukegan, Ill. The couple 
lived in Reedsville moving to Manitowoc in 1941. Hugo preceded her in death on 
May 29, 1961. Alice worked as a laundress for the Manitowoc Health Care Center 
for many years and retired from there. 
Survivors include a son and daughter in law: Marvin (Deborah) Steckert, Manitowoc; 
three grandsons: Terry Steckert, Dallas, Texas; Ryan (Dawn) Steckert, Fond du Lac; 
P.J. (Lori) Steckert, Sussex; four great grandchildren: Devon, Payton, Casey and 
Riley Steckert; two sister's: Gertrude Poppy and Ella Stichert. Alice was preceded 
in death by one brother and one sister. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the Steckert family.
Mantiowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, November 5, 2002  pg. A3


HUGO O. STECKERT

Hugo O. Steckert, 52, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at his home 
following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. B. C. Gumz officiating.
Mr. Steckert was born Aug. 24, 1908, at Reedsville, son of the late Rudolph and 
Bertha Groelling Steckert. He was educated in Reedsville public schools and as 
a young man assisted his father as custodian at the schools. He later became a 
mail-messenger at Reedsville and in 1941 moved to Manitowoc where he was employed 
as an attendant at the Manitowoc County Hospital until his death. He married 
Alice Stricker Nov. 6, 1933, at Granton. The family made its home at Reedsville 
until moving to Manitowoc in 1941.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Melvin, of Denver, Ind., and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 30, 1961  P.14


ANITA E. STECKMESSER

Mrs. Kurt Steckmesser, 65, of 713 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anita Koenig was born July 24, 1898, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late 
John and Edith Gauger Koenig. She was married to Kurt Steckmesser April 15, 1920, 
at Manitowoc, locating here after their marriage. She was a charter member of the 
Marine Band Auxiliary, Central Labor Council Auxiliary and American Legion and VFW 
auxiliaries of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, a daughter, a brother, Ralph Koenig of 
Milwaukee; and 11 grandchildren. A brother, John Koenig preceded her in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and from 11 am. Tuesday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1964 P. 9
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[d. 4-5-1964/age 65 yrs./wife of Kurt Steckmesser]


ANNA STECKMESSER

Mrs. Anna Steckmesser, 69?, who has made her home with her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Jirikowic of Memorial Dive, for the past seven 
years, died there Wednesday following a cerebral hemorrhage. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Msgr. John Landowski 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Steckmesser, nee Anna Buretta, was born July 6, 1889, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late.. (line underinked and unreadable)…She was married to 
Arthur Steckmesser in May of 1911. He preceded her in death in 1948.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George Lenz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl 
Gorychka of Beloit and Mrs. Ellsworth Jirikowic of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; four 
brothers, Joseph, John, Alois and Andrew, all of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. George Tulach and Mrs. Alois Rohrer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Raymond Body 
of Chicago; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 2, 1958  P.21
*******
[Anna Susan/d. 08-20-1958/age 69 yrs./widow of Arthur Steckmesser/
note: the age is off]


ARTHUR STECKMESSER

Arthur Steckmesser, 62, of 1010 South 17th street, died Monday night at the 
Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. 
Steckmesser was born in 1886 in the town of Two Rivers and came to Manitowoc 
35 years ago where he had been a foreman at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. 
He married Anna Buretta 37 years ago.
Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Ellsworth Jirikowic of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Carl Gorychka, of Reedsburg, and Mrs. George ____ of Milwaukee; five 
brothers, Herman, Kurt and Herbert of Manitowoc, Alvin of Two Rivers and Albert 
of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Schmidtt (sic) of Chicago and Mrs. Anton 
Vondraska of Milwaukee; six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1948  P.2
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[d. 10-11-1948/age 62 yrs.]


JOHN E. STECKMESSER

John E. Steckmesser, age 88, of 1328 Robin Road, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed 
away Dec. 24, 2002, at the family residence. According to John's wishes there 
will be no public visitation or funeral services. Private family graveside 
services will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
John was born March 13, 1914 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late 
Herman and Emma Ladwig Steckmesser. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1932. He then entered the United States Army in 1943 and served 
overseas in Europe during World War II. Upon being honorably discharged with the 
rank of infantry staff sergeant, John returned to Manitowoc and became employed 
with Kelvinator for over 30 years beginning in 1980.
He married Marie L. Demro on Oct. 22, 1949 in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death 
Aug. 19, 2001.
John is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brad Steckmesser, Jim and 
Dawn Steckmesser both of Manitowoc; one granddaughter, Libby Steckmesser along 
with other relatives and friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife Marie in 2001, one brother Delbert Steckmesser, one brother and 
sister-in-law, George and Carol Steckmesser, and one nephew, Ladd Steckmesser.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 North Water St., 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 26, 2002  P. A3


KURT C. STECKMESSER

Kurt C. Stechmesser (sic), 83, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Friday afternoon at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stechmesser was born July 24, 1892, in Two Rivers, son of the late Herman 
and Francheska Stechmesser. He was educated in the Two Rivers public schools. 
He married Anita E. Koenig July, 1919 at the First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. He was employed by the City of Manitowoc, Department of Public Works, 
until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, honorary member of the Manitowoc Musicians Association Local 
195, Teamsters Union 619, and a life member of the Manitowoc Marine Band. He 
played with the Legion Band, the former First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church Orchestra and various other orchestras.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Shirley, of Manitowoc, 
Roy and Mary Ruth, of Huntsville, Ala., Paul and Darlene, of Manitowoc, a son-
in-law and daughter, Glenn and Lorraine Gravey, of Oconto, Wis., a brother, 
Herbert of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Camille Schmidt, of Fullerton, Calif., 
and 10 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death on April 5, 1964. Five 
brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 
9 p.m. on Sunday and at the church on Monday from noon till time of services. 
Memorials may be made to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church building 
fund.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1976  P.3


MARIE L. STECKMESSER

Marie L. Steckmesser, age 77, a resident of 1328 Robin Road, Manitowoc, died 
with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc Wisconsin.
According to her wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services. 
Burial of her cremains will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marie was born Feb. 26, 1924 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Napolean and Rose Odette Demro. She married John Steckmesser, Oct. 22, 1949 
in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Survivors include her husband John; two sons, Brad Steckmesser, Jim (Dawn) 
Steckmesser, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Mayme Woosencraft of Green Bay, a 
sister-in-law, Mary Demro of Green Bay, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and a sister-
in-law.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
A special thank-you to Doctors Michael and Tracy Hoffman, the home health care 
nurses, the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, and especially to 
mom's neighbors, her friends, and her guardian angel, Di and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 2001 P. A6
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[cremation]


PAUL R. STECKMESSER

Paul R. Steckmesser, age 61, of 940 North 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
November 5, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 1994, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Bitter and Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born January 2, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Kurt and Anita Koenig 
Steckmesser. He grew up in Manitowoc, attending local schools and graduated from 
Lincoln High School in 1951. He worked for the City of Manitowoc as an accountant 
and for the last 25 years, he worked as a Superintendent of Public Works, retiring 
in 1990. He was married to Darlene L. Mueller, June 15, 1957, at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He was an ardent fisherman and enjoyed 
his cottage in Upper Michigan. He served with the United States Army in Germany 
during the Korean conflict. He is a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and the VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene; one son and daughter-in-law, Scot and Lynn 
Steckmesser, Manitowoc; one daughter, Kay Steckmesser and her fiancé William Orosz, 
Aurora, Ill.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Shirley Steckmesser, 
Manitowoc, Roy and Mary Ruth Steckmesser, Panama City Beach, Fla., one sister and 
brother-in-law, Lorraine and Glenn Garvey, Oconto, Wis.; another brother-in-law 
and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Doris Mueller, Two Rivers; also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home Monday (TONIGHT), from 
6-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated for First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1994  P. A2


ANNA STEDL

Mrs. Lawrence Stedl, 88, of 712 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement 
Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stedl, the former Anna Koplidansky, was born Sept. 28, 1865, in Bohemia 
and came to the United States with her parents when six. The family settled 
in Brown County and later operated a farm in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc 
County. She was married in 1881 to Lawrence Stedl, who died in 1944. Since that 
time Mrs. Stedl resided with a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Neis. Mrs. Stedl was a member 
of the Christian Mothers Society of the church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Neis and Mrs. John Ludwig of Manitowoc; 
three sons, Matthew of Wayside, Joseph of Menchalville and Edward of Manitowoc; 
two half-brothers, James Konop of Shawano and Michael Konop of Traverse City, 
Mich.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Emil Dulek of Escanaba, Mich., and Mrs. Theodore 
Mielke of Shawano; 21 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren and a great great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1954  P.15
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[d. 07-22-1954/age 88 yrs./bur. on Julia Stedl lot]


EARL E. STEDL

Earl E. Stedl, age 78, of 1610 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, 
September 29, 1996, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 6, 1918, in Manitowoc son of the late Edward and Lily Litke Stedl. 
Earl was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. He was 
a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre. 
On August 10, 1940, he married the former Vandora Fredrick in Brillion, Wis. Earl 
was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company as a tool and die maker for 42 years until 
his retirement in 1980. He was a 50 year member of the International Association of 
Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Survivors include his wife Vandora, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra 
and Richard Birr, Green Bay, Barbara and Leon Gustafson, Lynn and Tony Beitzel, all of 
Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Tony Beitzel and Tara Beitzel, Mark Gustafson, Lisa 
Malecki, Lori Birr and Christopher Birr. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren; 
nieces, cousins; other relatives and friends. Earl was also preceded in death by his 
sister, Shirley Raduenz.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. where a 
prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M.
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1996 P. A2


EDWARD Q. STEDL

Edward Q. Stedl, 80, of 904 Raton Ct., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Stedl was born Aug. 29, 1893 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Lawrence and Anna Kopidlansky Stedl. He was a resident of Manitowoc 
County all his life. He attended Manitowoc County public schools. He married Lily 
Litke Aug. 31, 1915 at Two Rivers. Mr. and Mrs. Stedl celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1965. Prior to his retirement 14 years ago, he had been 
employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Earl E., of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph of 
Menchalsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ervin Neis and Mrs. John Ludwig of Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Russell 
(Shirley) Raduenz, preceded him in death in 1969.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon, 
where a memorial service will be held at 7:45 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 19, 1973 page 3
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Stedl - Litke Marriage
Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Lillian Litke and Edward Stedl were united in marriage Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's church. The attendants were Miss Lulu Litke and Charlees Cizek. The 
groom is employed in the office of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. After 
the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Stedl departed on a wedding trip to Chicago and other 
points and upon their return will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1915


JULIA STEDL

Miss Julia Stedl, 58, of 712 South 27th street, died this noon at the Holy 
Family hospital, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 10 o'clock at the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Stedl was born in Franklin in 1888 and later moved to the city where 
for the past 20 years she had been employed at the Aluminum Goods company.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lawrence Stedl of this city; three brothers, 
Edward of this city, Matthew of Wayside and Joseph of Menchalville; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ervin Nies and Mrs. John Ludwig of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon and the rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 17, 1946  P.2
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[d. 10-17-1946/age 58 yrs.]


LAWRENCE STEDL

Lawrence Stedl, 83, retired county farmer, died today at the Holy Family 
hospital following a two weeks illness. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Husar funeral home, 
Kellnersville, and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph Catholic church. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Stedl was born in Bohemia in 1860 and when a boy accompanied his parents 
to this county. In 1882 he married Miss Anna Kopidlansky and they located on 
a farm in the town of Franklin which they operated until 31 years ago when 
they retired and moved to Menchalville.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. John Ludwig, Mrs. Ervin Nies 
and Miss Julia, all of this city; three sons, Matt, of Morrison, Brown county, 
Joseph on the homestead farm, and Edward of this city; 22 grandchildren and 
17 great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday at 6 p.m. until the 
hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Friday evening at eight 
o'clock at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 12, 1944  P.2
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[removed from Kellnersville cemetery to Evergreen cemetery/
bur. on Julia Stedl lot 12-05-1946/cause: old age]


LILY E. STEDL

Lily E. Stedl, 90, of 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
April 9, 1987 at her residence. Funeral services will be 9 am Saturday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stedl, nee Lily Ernestine Liedtke, was born December 29, 1896, at Michigan, 
daughter of the late Herman and Charlotte Trombley Liedtke. She married Edward 
Stedl on August 31, 1915 at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. The couple 
moved to Manitowoc and he preceded her in death November 18, 1973. Mrs. Stedl 
was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Earl and Vandora Stedl of Manitowoc, 
five granddaughters, Sandra Birr of Green Bay, Barbara Gustavson and Lynn Beltzal, 
both of Manitowoc, Hope Werking of Milwaukee and Debbie Damman of Green Bay and 
eight great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Shirley Raduenz and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 8 pm this Friday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm this evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 10, 1987 page 18
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[widow of Edward Stedl]
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Stedl - Litke Marriage
Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Lillian Litke and Edward Stedl were united in marriage Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's church. The attendants were Miss Lulu Litke and Charlees Cizek. The 
groom is employed in the office of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. After 
the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Stedl departed on a wedding trip to Chicago and other 
points and upon their return will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1915


VANDORA L. STEDL

Vandora L. Stedl, age 90, of 1610 Manila St., Manitowoc, died on her birthday, 
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at River Wood Estates, Manitowoc.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1918, in Hilbert, daughter of the late Gustav and 
Lillian (Beilke) Fredrick. Vandora was a graduate of Valders High School. On 
Aug. 10, 1940, she married Earl E. Stedl in Brillion. He preceded her in death 
on Sept. 29, 1996. Vandora was a receptionist at the Eye Clinic of Manitowoc 
for many years, retiring in 1980.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her stepfather: Carl Helm; five brothers: Waldmar, 
Ronald, Earl, Gustav and Clarence; and a great-grandson: Michael Gustafson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Vendora loved to crochet, knit and embroider, sharing her talent with many family 
members and friends. As a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, 
she will be deeply missed. Many thanks to the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center and River Wood Estates for their compassionate care.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 24, 2008


JEAN J STEDMAN

Jean Stedman, age 60, of 1130 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 26, 
1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, 1993, at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating the Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be Rev. Gerald 
Foley and her two brothers, Rev. Leo Schmitt and Rev. John Schmitt with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born October 10, 1932 at Oskhosh (sic), daughter of the late Henry and Anna 
Geimer Schmitt. She married Wayne Stedman on October 14, 1951, at Sioux Falls, S.D. 
Mrs. Stedman was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of Manitowoc; five sons and one daughter-in-law, 
Robert (Gail Clope) Stedman, Waukesha, Michael Stedman, Cummberland (sic), Wis., Patrick 
and Cherly Stedman, Chetak, Wis., Steven Stedman, Manitowoc, Jerry and Yvanne Stedman, 
Minneapolis, Minn.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Linda and her fiance, Ray Vela, 
Racine, Lisa and Kenneth Hensen, Racine; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Jane and 
John Kraemer, Manitowoc, Donna and Harry Oestrich, Oshkosh, Agnes Taddy, Two Rivers, 
Kathryn and Frank Gorski, Appleton; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymond and 
Eva Schmitt, Rev. Leo Schmitt, Rev. John Schmitt, James and Mary Ann Schmitt, all of 
Two Rivers; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is further survived by 
a brother-in-law, Willard Birre, Two Rivers; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Meyer, Audrey 
Schmitt, LaVerne (Toni) Schmitt, Cleo Schmitt, all of Two Rivers; a special friend, 
Audrey Lemire, Racine; other relatives, close neighbors and friends also survive. She 
was also preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters.
The family will meet with relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no 
Thursday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1993 P. A2
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[cremains]


ALLEN E. STEEBER

Mr. Allen E. Steeber, 48, of 910 Lawton Terrace, Manitowoc, died Sunday, July 3, 
1988 at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services will be 9:30 am 
Thursday at Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 am at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Steeber was born December 2, 1939 at Kellnersville, Wisconsin, son of Lillian 
Ramiker Steeber and the late Emil Steeber. Mr. Steeber was currently employed at 
Imperial Eastman Company for the past 30 years. He married Susan A. Bacon on May 20, 
1961 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mr. Steeber was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge 
No. 687.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; three children, Debra (Karl) Holschbach of 
Manitowoc, Douglas Steeber of Waunakee, Wisconsin and Daniel Steeber of Manitowoc; 
a grandson, Matthew Holschbach of Manitowoc; his mother, Lillian Steeber of 
Manitowoc; two brothers, Emil (Shirley) Steeber and Arnold (Carol) Steeber, all 
of Manitowoc; a sister, Suzanne Kasten of Deming, New Mexico; his father-in-law 
and step mother-in-law, John and Jessie Bacon of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Lois 
Steeber of Algoma; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a 
brother, Robert Steeber.
Friends may call at Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday 
where a prayer service will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 5, 1988 page 14
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[d. 07-03-1988 at Rochester MN/age 48 yrs./bur. on John Bacon lot]


ANNE DRUMM STEEBER

Mrs. Anton J. (Anne) Steeber, of 1620 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, 
Monday, Oct. 10, at home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her great-nephew, Rev. James P. 
Massart and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Steeber was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Mathilda 
Andrastek Wergin. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc. Mrs. Steeber was 
employed for 17 years at Aluminum Specialty Company. She was married to Roland H. 
Drumm, Sept. 13, 1926, at Waukegan, Ill., he preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1955. 
She then was married to Anton J. Steeber, April 12, 1958, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Steeber was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. 
Mary Rosary and Altar Society and a former member of the Manitowoc Garden Club.
Survivors include her husband, Anton, sons and daughters include, Corrine and 
Donald J. Strazer of Waukegan, Ill., Roland J. and Joan Drumm of Manitowoc and 
Faye and Donald W. Emley of Pittsville, Wis.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, 
John and Louise Wergin of Casco and Anton (Murphy) Wergin of Manitowoc; three 
sisters, Mrs. Esther Neff, Mrs. Catherine Schaefer and Mrs. Lucille Hendries all 
of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 4 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon, where a prayer service will be 
at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening by Rev. James Massart.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1983 P. 3
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[widow of Roland H. Drumm/wife of Anton Steeber/bur. on Ann Drumm lot]


EMIL P. STEEBER

Emil P. Steeber, age 75, of 1419 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died June 17, 2005 
at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Emil was born in Kellnersville on Nov. 1, 1929, son of the late Emil J. and 
Lillian (Ramiker) Steeber. He graduated from Reedsville High School with the 
class of 1947 and then served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 stationed in 
Germany. On Sept. 25, 1954, he married the former Shirley Kaeser at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Emil worked as an appliance service 
technician at Rahr's Appliance and Lang's Appliance until his retirement in 
1994. He was a member of Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99, Kellnersville VFW Post 6179 
and Kiwanis Golden K.
Survivors include Emil's wife, one daughter, two sons, one grandson, two 
stepgranddaughters, one stepgreat-grandson, one sister, four sisters-in-law, 
one brother-in-law, and one special aunt. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. Emil was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, 
Arnold and Allen Steeber; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Margaret and 
Floyd Kaeser. (Survivors edited for privacy)
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005, until the 
time of service at 7 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005 at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard 
Klingeisen. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military 
honors will be accorded by Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99 and Kellnersville VFW 
Post 6179.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 2005


LOIS STEEBER

Lois M. Steeber age 79, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
died on Monday evening, March 22, 2010, at the center.
She was born on Sept. 17, 1930, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Otto and 
Lydia (Tschantz) Barth. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Brillion High School and 
Appleton Business College in 1949. She worked at Appleton Business College and 
as a secretary for the former White House Milk Company and Memorial Hospital in 
Manitowoc. On June 9, 1951, she married Robert Steeber Sr. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1977. Following 
the death of her husband, Lois worked part-time at St. Mary's Rectory in Algoma 
and for the Green Bay Curative Workshop as a senior aid. She was also employed 
with the Two Rivers Senior Center, Shady Lane Nursing Facility, Manitowoc County 
Aging Resource Center, Manitowoc County Human Services, and Holy Family Memorial 
Home Care until her retirement in 2003. She was a member and past president of 
the Drews-Bleser American Legion Auxiliary in Manitowoc as well as the American 
Legion Auxiliary in Algoma.
Survivors include her children: Brenda and Dan Korinek, Manitowoc; Mary and Jody 
Daniel, Easley, S.C., Robert and Laura Steeber, Two Rivers, Connie and Kurt Koeppel, 
Green Bay, Kathy and Tim Gierman, Caro, Mich.; Dale and Jenny Steeber, Grayslake, 
Ill.; nine grandchildren: Sara Steeber, Melissa Steeber and her brother Travis, 
Eric and Kelsey Koeppel, Max Giermann, Emily, Analise and Jon Michael Steeber; two 
great-grandchildren: Simon Steeber and Amelia Norton; and four sisters-in-law, 
Shirley Steeber, Carol Steeber, Sue Czkela, all of Manitowoc; and Sue Kasten, 
Albuquerque, N.M. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
She was also preceded in death by an infant 
brother and three brothers-in-law: Arnold, Allen and Emil Steeber.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, until 10:45 a.m.
The family wishes to thank the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, for so 
compassionately assisting them with the funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 2010


ADAM STEEL, JR.

Adam Steel Jr., 81, of 829 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Steel was born Dec. 20, 1883 at Buffalo, N.Y., son of the late Adam and 
Margaret Nacy Steel. He came to Manitowoc in 1916 as an apprentice instructor 
for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., from which he retired in 1950 as a Marine 
superintendent. He married Maud Faull June 23, 1917 at Manitowoc and the couple 
located here. Mr. Steel was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 687, the Manitowoc 
Masonic Lodge No. 65 F and AM, the Knights Templar, and served as commander of 
the Manitowoc Commandory No. 45. He was also a member of the Tripoli Shrine 
Temple. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 14, 1967.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Marjory Steel of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Joseph H. (Marion) Giedemann of Newport News, Va.; a brother, Alexander of 
Cleveland, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Crawford of Cleveland, Ohio.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening 
where a Masonic service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 28, 1970 


MARJORY M. STEEL

Marjory M. Steel, 68, of 829 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
December 22, 1986 at home. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Phipps 
Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. William B. Plank will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marjory Steel was born August 17, 1918 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adam 
and Maud Faull Steel. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and after her 
graduation from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1940 with a BA degree 
in Journalism. She worked for several years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. 
From 1944 to 1953 she worked in Washington D.C. for U.S. Public Health Service, 
Walter Reed Army Hospital and the U.S. State Department Voice of America as an 
Information Specialist and Feature Writer. Then and later she was engaged in 
Freelance Writing with stories and poems published in several magazines and was 
prominently included in four Anthologies of Poetry. Her book of poems, 
"Shawl of Love" was nationally published. Marjory recently was recipient of 
several "Golden Poet" Awards and in 1986 two of her poems were published in 
the Wisconsin Calendar of Poetry. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian 
Church of Manitowoc and was a member of Ruth Circle of the United Presbyterian 
Women.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Marion M. and Joseph H. Giedemann 
of Sun City West, Arizona and cousins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 24, 1986 page 22
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[bur. on Adam and Maud Steel lot]


MAUD STEEL

Mrs. Steel, Ex-Teacher, Dies at 78 
Mrs. Adam Steel, 78, of 829 Lincoln Blvd, a former Manitowoc teacher who also 
had been active in church and club work, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital 
after a short illness.
Mrs. Steel, the former Maud Faull, was born Dec. 14, 1888, at Linden, Wis., 
daughter of the late Thomas and Oliva Treglown. She was graduated from Linden 
High School and continued her higher education at Platteville State University. 
She became principal of the Milton Junction, Wis., state graded school for five 
years and then came to Manitowoc to teach for two years where she met and married 
Mr. Steel, on June 23, 1917, now a retired official of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. 
President of Society 
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years, served twice 
as president of the church Ladies Society, and was a past deaconess. She was also 
a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Past Matrons Club and the Manitowoc 
Woman's Club. In 1940 and 1941 she was president of the Eighth District Woman's 
Club.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Miss Marjory, at home, and Mrs. 
Joseph (Marion) H. Giedemann, of Newport News, Va.; two brothers, Clyde and Ernie, 
of Linden, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Smith of Marshfield.
Funeral Saturday 
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of the 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 
o'clock this Friday evening until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the chapel until time 
of services. The OES memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock this 
Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1967  P.11
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[d. 09-14-1967/age 78 yrs./wife of Adam Steel]


HENRY LUTHER WARREN STEELE

Henry Luther Warren died, grandson of Richard and Susan M. Steele
Manitowoc Herald, 28 Mar. 1861
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[Baby Steele/bur. 03-23-1861/burial register has buried 
             the child of Mr. Steele, L2, B42]
(Henry Luther Warren/bur. 22 Mar. 1861/age 2 yr. 1 mo./grandson of
 R. Steele/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 


RICHARD STEELE

DIED.-Mr. Richard Steele, an old resident of this county, living about three 
miles north of this city, died this morning at two o'clock. We have not been 
able to learn particulars in time for this issue.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 25, 1877 P. 3
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Richard Steele, mention of whose death was made in these columns last week, 
came to this country in the fall of 1842 from Libertyville, Lake Co., Ill. He was 
a gentleman for whom all maintained the highest respect and that his death was 
sincerely mourned was testified by the large number of our citizens who attended 
the funeral ceremonies last Sunday. He leaves a wife and ten children to whom, 
in their affliction, the sympathies of scores of our citizens are tendered.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Feb. 1, 1877
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IN PROBATE, MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Steele, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Susan M. Steele, executrix 
of the last will and testament of said deceased, representing among 
other things, that she has fully administered said estate, and 
praying that a time and place be fixed for examining and allowing 
her account of her administration, filed in this court. It is ordered 
that said account be examined by the Judge of this Court, on Monday, 
the 20th day of August, A.D. 1877, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office 
in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said 
deceased and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this 
order for four weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc 
Pilot, a newpaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 16th day of July, A.D. 1877.
T.G. Olmsted, County Jduge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 26, 1887 P. 2
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(Richard Steele/d. 24 Jan. 1877/age 74 yrs. 6 mo./cause: pneumonia/
from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


SUSAN STEELE

Death Sun. of old age debility, in Town Manitowoc Rapids, 
of 89-yr. old Susan M. Steele, grandmother of Edward Bedell 
there. The burial took place yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1901
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Deaths of a Week:
Susan M. Steel, an old lady who resided with her grandson Edward Bedell, 
in the town of Rapids, died last Sunday. She was 89 years of age. She came 
from West Haven, Conn., to Manitowoc when quite a girl. The funeral took 
place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 26, 1901 pg. 1
*****
[cause: arterio sclerosis]


ARTHUR STEEN

Word was received in Manitowoc of the sudden death at Reedsburg, Wis., Tuesday 
night of A.L. Steen, 63, of Madison, husband of the former Louise Markham of 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Steen, a registered druggist and salesman, had been in charge of a drug 
store at Reedsburg and was stricken with a heart attack. He had not been in 
good health for several months.
Married in Manitowoc in 1919?, Mr. and Mrs. Steen located in Manitowoc. He is 
survived by his wife and a sister, Mrs. Ann Steinberg of Passiac, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Madison with interment in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc, at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 27, 1951  P.2
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[Arthur Lewis Steen/d. 06-26-1951 at Reedsburg, WI/age 63 yrs./
bur. on Robert H. Markham lot]
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On the thirtieth anniversary of the wedding of her parents, Miss Louise, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markham, North Fifth Street, Friday, became the bride of 
Arthur L. Steen of Madison, the ceremony, a pretty one, being solemnized at the 
Markham home in the presence of a gathering of relatives and friends.
The marriage ceremony was read by the Rev. Arthur H. Allan of New York City, an 
intimate friend of the Markham family. It was a pretty pink and white wedding, 
the decoration of the home being in those colors. The ceremony took place at an 
improvised altar in the living room. Miss Lorena DeLano was maid of honor and 
Charles Loefelbein of Madison was groomsman. During the ceremony, Mendelsohn's 
Wedding March was played by Miss Anita Frazier. The bride's gown was of white 
georgette trimmed with silver lace while the maid of honor wore pink crepe de 
chien and white net. Flower girls were Loraine and Lucile Milski.
The bride is one of the city's charming young ladies and is an only daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Markham. Born and reared in this city, she is a graduate of the North 
Side high School and after a special course became a teacher in domestic sciences 
at the Junior High School for the past two years.
Mr. Steen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and during the war enlisted 
in the navy and was awaiting his call in the reserve naval officier's training camp 
when the armistice was signed. He is a traveling representative of the Washburn-
Crosby Co., of Minneapolis with headquarters in Madison, where the couple will be 
at home after November 1 at the Hawthorne Apartments.
Mr. and Mrs. Steen departed in the afternoon on a wedding trip to Chicago and other 
points after which they will take up their residence in Madison.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 9, 1919


LOUISE STEEN

Mrs. Louise Steen, 77, of 534 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Steen, nee Louise Markham, was born Feb. 13, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Robert and Alice Johnston Markham. She attended schools at Manitowoc 
and later she attended Oshkosh Normal. She taught in Manitowoc schools. She was 
married to Arthur Steen Oct. 3, 1919, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death. 
She was a member of the women's society and the Shrine Auxiliary of St. Paul 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors included two brothers, George, of Two Rivers and Robert, of Phoenix, 
Ariz., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1970
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[d. 01-29-1970/age 77 yrs./widow of Arthur/bur. on Robert H. Markham lot]
(13 Feb 1892/Jan 1970/SSDI)
********
On the thirtieth anniversary of the wedding of her parents, Miss Louise, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markham, North Fifth Street, Friday, became the bride of 
Arthur L. Steen of Madison, the ceremony, a pretty one, being solemnized at the 
Markham home in the presence of a gathering of relatives and friends.
The marriage ceremony was read by the Rev. Arthur H. Allan of New York City, an 
intimate friend of the Markham family. It was a pretty pink and white wedding, 
the decoration of the home being in those colors. The ceremony took place at an 
improvised altar in the living room. Miss Lorena DeLano was maid of honor and 
Charles Loefelbein of Madison was groomsman. During the ceremony, Mendelsohn's 
Wedding March was played by Miss Anita Frazier. The bride's gown was of white 
georgette trimmed with silver lace while the maid of honor wore pink crepe de 
chien and white net. Flower girls were Loraine and Lucile Milski.
The bride is one of the city's charming young ladies and is an only daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Markham. Born and reared in this city, she is a graduate of the North 
Side high School and after a special course became a teacher in domestic sciences 
at the Junior High School for the past two years.
Mr. Steen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and during the war enlisted 
in the navy and was awaiting his call in the reserve naval officier's training camp 
when the armistice was signed. He is a traveling representative of the Washburn-
Crosby Co., of Minneapolis with headquarters in Madison, where the couple will be 
at home after November 1 at the Hawthorne Apartments.
Mr. and Mrs. Steen departed in the afternoon on a wedding trip to Chicago and other 
points after which they will take up their residence in Madison.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 9, 1919


ANNA STEFAN

Mrs. Anna Stefan, 79, of 415 East Magnolia Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, June 17, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stefan was born March 29, 1906, in Europe, daughter of the late Conrad 
and Margaret Nickel Lorenz. She came to the United States with her family in 
1923, settling in Manitowoc. She married Frank A. Stefan on June 20, 1936, 
at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1977. Mrs. Stefan 
and her late husband had resided in Milwaukee and Rock Island, Illinois, 
before coming back to Manitowoc in 1968. Mrs. Stefan was a member of Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Conrad and Gertrude Lorenz of 
Two Rivers; a half-brother, Edward Lorenz of Manitowoc; a half-sister, Mrs. 
Minna Liddell of Manitowoc; a step-sister, Mrs. Mrs. Emily Koldoff of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Lorenz of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters and 
two nieces.
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation at the funeral home. Friends 
may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Thursday morning 
from 9 a.m. to the time of services. Memorial would be appreciated to Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 1985  P. 3
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[d. 17 June 1985/age 79 yrs/widow of Frank A. Stefan/bur. on Conrad Lorenz lot]
(29 Mar 1906/Jun 1985/SSDI)


FRANK A. STEFAN

Frank E. Stefan, 77, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at his 
home.
Private family funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stefan was born Oct. 31, 1899, in Milwaukee, son of the late Nicholas and 
Rosalia Miotke Stefan. He attended Milwaukee area schools and was a machinist 
by trade, retiring to Manitowoc in 1968.
Survivors include his former wife, Anna Lorenz Stefan, a sister, Mrs. Frances 
Card of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and four sisters preceded 
him in death.
There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1977 P. 3
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[bur. on Conrad Lorenz lot]


KAZIMER STEFANIK

Mr Kasimir Stefanik
Marriage • Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
Name	Mr Kasimir Stefanik
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age	45
Birth Date	abt 1883
Birth Place	Hungary
Marriage License Place	Menominee
Marriage Date	9 Aug 1928
Marriage Place	Powers, M, Michigan, USA
Residence Place	H,M
Father  George Stefanik
Spouse  Sabina Hoda
County File Number	173
State File Number	55 864
"Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952"
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Kazimer Stefanick
Death • Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
Name	Kazimer Stefanick
Gender	Male
Race	White
Marital Status	Married
Death Age	52
Birth Date	4 Mar 1883
Birth Place	Jacoslavaoko
Death Date	23 Feb 1936
Death Place	Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, USA
File Number	002153
"Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952"
*****
[bur. 3-2-1936/age 52 yrs/died at Menominee, MI/
cause: Labor(sic) pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Sabina Hodas lot] 


SABINA STEFANIK

Mrs. Sabina Hodas Stefanik, 81, who lived with her daughter, Mrs. Ann Keefe, 
of 616A Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a nine week illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude 
LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stefanik, nee Sabina Porubcansky, was born Aug. 29, 1885, at Silina, 
Czechoslovakia, and was married there to George Hodas in 1900.  The couple 
emigrated to Manitowoc in 1906 and he died in 1919. In 1920 she was married 
to Casimir Stefanik. He died in 1935. Mrs. Stefanik was a 50 year member of 
the ZCBJ lodge.
Surviving are a son, George of Manitowoc; six daughters, Mrs. Harry (Josephine) 
Schipper, Mrs. Ann Keefe and Mrs. Edwin (Rose) Loritz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Eugene 
(Katherine) Nelson of Crandon. Mrs. Raymond (Sabina) Chizek of Mishicot and Mrs. 
Alois (Evelyn) Ashenbrenner of Whitelaw; a brother, Philip of Francis Creek, 13 
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, three brothers 
and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 3 
o'clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1964  P.11
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[Sabrina Hodas Stefanik/d. 11-18-1964/age 81 yrs./widow of Kazimer Stephanik 
formerly Mrs. George Hodas/bur. on Mrs. Sabrina Hodas lot]


BOHUMIL STEFFEK

Bohmil (sic) Steffek, 63, died this morning at his home, 1011 Huron street. 
He was a resident of Manitowoc for 40 years and was a veteran employee of 
the Manitowoc Ship Building company.
Mr. Steffek was born Nov. 28, 1866 in the town of Kossuth. He married Miss 
Frances Pilger Aug. 15, 1891. The widow, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Pekel, 
Mrs. Roland Frazier and Mrs. Godfrey Esch, and granddaughter (private), 
survive.
The body is at the Frazier Mortuary where funeral services will be conducted 
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1940 P.4
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[d. 11-18-1940/age 73 yrs./cause: hypostatic pneumonia/
bur. on Joseph Pekel and Roland Frazier lot]


FRANCESCA STEFFEK

Mrs. Francesca Steffek (above), a native of the Town of Franklin, died Sunday 
morning at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Frazier, 
520 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Francesca Pliger? Was born May 28, 1867 and was married to Bohmil 
Steffeck Aug. 15, 1891. Mrs. Steffeck (sic) resided for many years at 1011 
Huron St. Manitowoc. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Eagles 
Auxiliary.
Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Pekel and Mrs. Roland Frazier 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Godfrey Esch of Lansin, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. A. W. 
Sporer of Manitowoc; a granddaughter and a great granddaughter. 
Friends may call at Frazier Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc, until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday 
when the casket will be moved to the church where it will lie in state until 
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1957  P.13
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[d. 10-06-1957/age 90 yrs./cause: carcinoma of cervic/
bur. on Joseph Pekel and Roland Frazier lot]


ANNA STEFFEN

Mrs. William Steffen, Sr., 64, of 1014 South 19th street, died Thursday evening 
at the Holy Family hospital. She had been in failing health the past year.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at two o'clock from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Steffen, nee Anna Wienke, was born in Germany in 1873 and when a child 
accompanied her parents to this county. The family located at Clarks Mills and 
20 years later moved to Manitowoc Rapids. She was married in 1890 to William 
Steffen and they moved to this city, where they since resided. She was a member 
of the Ladies Aid society of the church.
Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Emil Dehne, city; two sons, William 
Jr., Sheboygan Falls, Reinhardt, city; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Steffen, city; 
brother, Herman Wienke, Manitowoc Rapids, sister, Mrs. Bertha Herman, city; and 
18 grandchildren.
The body may be viwed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 10, 1937 P. 2
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[bur. 09-11-1937/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on W. Steffen lot]


AUGUST STEFFEN

GOES FISHING UP RIVER; LOSES LIFE IN FALL
Body of A. Steffin(sic) Found in River Near Dry Dock Yards
LOST BALANCE; FELL INTO WATER
Manitowoc River has claimed its first victim of the year, August Steffin, a 
Seventh Ward man having lost his life while fishing up river Sunday night. 
Steffin's dead body was taken from the river near State Street where the body 
had been carried by the current after Steffin had probably fallen from the 
C & NW bridge where his net was found later. Steffen was 34, unmarried and a 
mason and had been employed by William Bartels, a West side contractor.
Steffin was last seen alive Sunday night at 8 when he left the home of his mother 
on Twenty-First Street to go fishing, carrying a net with him. Ira Smith, F. Egan 
and other employes of the Goodrich and Dry Docks companies, enroute to work this 
morning, discovered the dead body floating in the river off State Street, near 
the Goodrich Steamer, Columbus and immediately gave the alarm notifying the police. 
The body was recovered and was later identified by a brother of Steffin.
The finding of the net owned by Steffin on the C & NW bridge is taken as evidence 
that the man had been fishing from the bridge and probably in attempting to launch 
his net lost his balance and fell into the river. Though Steffin could swim the 
weight of his clothing and the darkness of the night probably cost his life. There 
is a strong back current up river and the body was carried up river to the point 
where it was found. There were no marks on the body to indicate that Steffin had 
been injured or attacked and the death is believed to have been accidental.
Steffen was well known on the West side where he made his home with his mother and 
brother on Twenty-First Street between Washington and Marshall Streets. He was 
about with his friends Sunday and early in the evening returned home and announced 
his intention to go sucker fishing and left home about 8 o'clock which was the last 
seen of him until the body was found in the river. The body was taken in charge by 
Vogelsang and Murphy and later removed to the home on Twenty-First St. where the 
funeral will be held Thursday. Steffin is survived by his mother and three sisters, 
Mrs. F. Dueno, Mrs. August Berber and Mrs. Ernst Dueno and one brother, William. No 
inquest will be held, the authorities being satisfied that the death was accidental 
and that an inquest is unnecessary.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 8, 1912
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August Steffen, a brick-layer residing in the 7th ward was drowned in 
the river last Monday morning.  Steven was 34 years of age, unmarried 
and resided with his mother on 21st street.  He left home Sunday 
evening, taking a net for sucker fishing.  The net was found Monday 
morning at the north western bridge and the body was found at the same 
time floating at the foot of State street.  Mr. Steffen had evidently 
fallen off the bridge accidentally.  The heavy clothing, darkness and 
cold water would then make saving himself difficult. He is survived by 
his mother, three sisters, Mrs. F. Dueno, Mrs. August Bellber, and Mrs. 
Ernest Dueno and a brother William.  The funeral was held today.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1912 pg 1 col 1
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[bur. 08-11-1912/cause: accidental drowning]


AUGUSTA STEFFEN

Mrs. C. Steffin (sic), 94, Passes Away At Home of Daughter Here 
Mrs. Charles Steffin, 94 years of age, passed away last night at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Dueno, 1025 South Twenty-first street. She has been 
an invalid for the past five years. She was born in Germany, her maiden name 
being Augusta Sampe. She was married there to Charles Steffin and they came to 
America with their children 47 years ago, settling in this city. Mr. Steffin 
passed away 34 years ago. 
Three daughters, Mrs. Augusta Dueno, Mrs. Frank Dueno and Mrs. August Becker, 
all of this city and one son, William, also of this city, survive. Two brothers, 
Fred Sampe of Manitowoc Rapids and Charles of this city also survive. There are 
12 grand children and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 
Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the German Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 29, 1928  P. 2
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[cause: senility/bur. on Mrs. Charles Steffen lot]


CANDICE M. STEFFEN

Miss Candice M. Steffen, 15, of 914 South 39th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
June 2, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ. The Rev. Arthur Wille will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Steffen was born February 13, 1969, at Manitowoc, daughter of Thomas and 
Judith Raih Steffen. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was in the 9th grade 
at Washington Junior High School. She was a member of First Reformed United Church 
of Christ.
Survivors include her parents; a brother, Thomas Jr. at home; paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steffen of Manitowoc, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William 
Raih of Manitowoc; a paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Meade Thompson of Manitowoc 
and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Dela Steffen of Manitowoc. She was preceded in 
death by an uncle P.S.C. Roger Raih.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday evening 
and on Tuesday from noon until the hour of services at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 1984 P. 3


CARL STEFFEN

KILLED BY A CAVE-IN
Manitowoc, June 30 - A fatal accident occurred at Bertler's brickyard yesterday 
afternoon. While Charles Steffen with two other men were digging under a clay 
bank, it caved in, killing Steffen instantly. The others were partially covered 
and although seriously injured will recover. Steffen was one of the oldest 
settlers of this place. He leaves a wife and several children. He was 60 years 
old.
Morning Telegram, July 1, 1896 page 1
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From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Carl Steffens(sic) was killed in Bertler's brickyard in this city on Monday last. 
He was undermining a bank of clay which fell in and crushed him. He was alive 
when rescued but died half an hour after. He was a resident of the Seventh Ward 
and was 68 years old. He had been cautioned of the danger he was running but did 
not seem to realize there was any. Considerable teaming had been done on the bank 
Saturday and this loosened the clay.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 7, 1921
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[Charles Steffen/bur. 06-30-1896/age 57 yrs./cause: accidentally killed]


DELLA M. (DUVENECK) STEFFEN

Mrs. Della Steffen, 90, formerly of 1018 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, Feb. 4, at Park Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Father Charles Macco will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Steffen was born June 9, 1894, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Charles and Margaret Feller Duveneck. She was married to Fred H. Steffen, Oct. 
12, 1912, at Manitowoc. The couple residing here all their lives. Her husband 
preceded her in death in 1930.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Fredrick and Violet Steffen of 
Manitowoc and Quiren and Mary Ann Steffen of Manitowoc; four daughters and three 
sons-in-law, Ethel and George Thompson of Grand Chute, Wis., Sylvia and Ned 
Murphy of Montello, Wis., Mary Jane and Charles Kestly of Menomonee Falls, Wis., 
and Miss Hazel Steffen of Berlin, Wis; a brother and sister-in-law, Ullrich and 
Helen Duveneck of Clover, Wis; a sister, Margaret Richards of Manitowoc; 10 
grandsons; a granddaughter; 19 great grandchildren and four great great grand-
children. She was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, a grandson 
and a great granddaughter.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 9 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of services. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1985 P. 3
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[widow of Fred H. Steffen]


ELLA COLBY STEFFEN

Mrs. Charles Steffen, 67, nee Ella Colby, former Manitowoc resident and school 
teacher, died late Sunday at Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, after a lingering 
illness.
Mr. Steffen was born in Manitowoc in 1883. After teaching a few years in 
Manitowoc she moved to Milwaukee where she was married to Charles Steffen. 
She taught in Milwaukee schools until fall of 1950. Mr. Steffen died in 
1944.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Hopkins 
funeral home, Milwaukee, and at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. George Episcopal 
church, Milwaukee. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 7, 1950  P.18 
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[d. 11-05-1950 at Milwaukee, WI/age 66 yrs./bur. on Gilbert Colby lot]


ERNST A. STEFFEN

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
A little child of William Steffen of this city was burned to death last 
Thursday by a pot of hot coffee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1921
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[cause: scalded by hot water]


FRED H. STEFFEN    (d. 1930)

DROPS DEAD AS HE GETS OUT OF AUTOMOBILE 
Fred H. Steffen, Well Known Plumbing Contractor, Dies Suddenly This Morning 
Stricken with a heart attack shortly before seven o'clock this morning, as he 
took his brother, Reinhardt, back to Manitowoc Rapids, Fred H. Steffen, well 
known Manitowoc plumbing contractor, dropped dead beside his car. Although he 
had complained at times of not feeling well his condition was never such that 
he was compelled to leave his work. His death was a sad shock at the Steffen 
home, 1018 South Ninteenth street, where he leaves a widow and six small 
children.
Mr. Steffen had just left his brother out of the car at the Rapids and had 
himself stepped from behind the wheel when he threw up his hands and fell 
forward on his face. Dr. Kemper was summoned and pronounced his death due to 
heart failure.
Spent Entire Life Here 
The deceased was 39 years of age, having been born in this city and spent his 
entire life here. For the past twelve years he has been engaged in the general 
plumbing business, having his business located at his home on South Ninteenth 
street.
In 1912 Mr. Steffen was married to Miss Della Duveneck who survives him with 
four daughters, Sylvia, Ethel, Hazel and Mary Jane and two sons, Frederick and 
Querin. Two brothers, Reinhardt of Rapids, and William of this city, and one 
sister, Mrs. Emil Dehne of this city also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon from the home on South 
Ninteenth street. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 16, 1930  P.2
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STEFFEN DEATH TO BE PROBED
ORDER INQUEST IN THE DEATH OF LOCAL PLUMBER
State Pathologist is Called into Case as Rumors Circulate Through City
An inquest to determine cause of the death of Fred H. Steffen, well known plumbing 
contractor of the city who dropped dead at Manitowoc Rapids on Friday morning and 
the events immediately preceding the death was ordered Saturday evening by Coroner 
W.G. Kemper.
Decision to hold an inquest tomorrow afternoon came after rumors had gained 
circulation through-out the city that Steffen had engaged in an altercation shortly 
before he toppled over at the farm home of a brother. Another of the trio out together 
on the night preceding the death came to the office of the coroner on Saturday 
afternoon and stated that the older Steffen had engaged in an altercation with a 
younger brother, Reinhart, immediately before the death. While it was believed that 
no blows had been struck, it was decided that everything connected with the death 
should come under the closest official scrutiny
State pathologist Bunting, frequently called in cases of violent or sudden death, was 
called into the case yesterday morning and was to be in Manitowoc today to examine the 
body before the interment. Jurors who viewed the remains and who will hear the testimony 
tomorrow afternoon are Henry Wilda, Albert Zych, Joe Weber, John Kaufman, Henry 
Revolinski and Charles Schlei.
The death of Steffen created considerable of a shock about this city on Friday as he 
was one of the well known and popular contractors of this city. He was 39 years of age 
and had been a life-long resident of the city. Services were held for him this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 19, 1930 page 1
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STEFFEN DEATH WAS CAUSED BY BROKEN NECK
Dr. Bunting, State Expert, Says Autopsy Reveals Heart Attack Not Cause
The Fred Steffen, plumber, who sudden death at Rapids early Friday morning is 
the subject of inquiry by a coroner's jury today, died from the effects of a 
broken neck and a hemorrhage in the cavity of the brain which could not be due 
to heart trouble, was the testimony of Dr. C.H. Bunting, state pathologist, as 
a witness at the inquest this afternoon. Dr. Bunting declared that Steffen 
undoubtedly had some slight organic heart affliction but he was positive in his 
statement that it was not responsible for his death.
Dr. Buntin was called here by Coroner Kemper to conduct an autopsy on the body 
of Steffen yesterday after a statement had been given the authorities by Elvern 
Walberg, a companion of Steffen and the latter's brother, Reinhardt, at the time 
of the death, who said that there had been a fight or scuffle between the brothers 
just preceding the discovery that Fred Steffen was dead. The autopsy was made last 
night by Dr. Bunting with Coroner Kemper.
Preceding Dr. Bunting on the stand, Reinhardt Steffen, brother of the death man 
and Walberg, who was with the pair Thursday night and early Friday morning, were 
called and the statements by the two differed materially. Reinhardt said that he 
found Fred Steffen in a Washington Street drink parlor late Thursday night while 
Walberg declared that Reinhardt was in the place at the time of his arrival with 
Fred Steffen. The two witnesses differed also as to other facts and movements of 
the trio during the later evening and as to the scuffle at the Rapids, Walberg 
testified that Reinhardt, who he said had been drinking, became involved in an 
altercation during the rounds; a statement which the latter said he had no knowledge 
of. Walberg told of trouble between the brothers at Rapids when Fred insisted upon 
Reinhardt leaving the car and going to his cottage; of a scuffle in which Reinhardt 
was pinned to the ground by Fred and freed only when he said he "had enough"; of a 
second scuffle in which he saw Reinhardt on top of Fred, pulled him away and then 
discovered that Fred did not move and that when he sought to carry him to the car, 
found he was dead.
Reinhardt, who was the first witness called, testified as to the meeting with his 
brother and Walberg, a visit to several road houses and of going to sleep in his 
brother's car and of having no knowledge of time of happenings until Fred roused 
him and told him to get out at Rapids. He said there had been no trouble and no 
fight, saying that he had held onto Fred when he left the car to steady himself. 
He noticed, he said, that Fred was pale and evidently ill.
Wallberg, who followed Steffen on the stand said that after having been ejected from 
the car by Fred, the brother had attempted to re-enter the machine and had tried to 
reach the starter. The dead man had prevented this and had left the car and there was 
a scuffle between the brothers. Walberg said he separated the two brothers to return 
to the car. He turned on hearing a noise and discovered the brothers again in a mix-up 
with Reinhardt on top of Fred. When he pulled Reinhardt away, Fred did not get up and 
when he started to carry the prostrate man to the car, Mr. Wicke, who had arrived, 
said there was something wrong and urged that a physician be called. The doctor said 
Fred was dead.
Dr. Bunting was the third witness and gave testimony as above. He said that death could 
not have been due to heart trouble because there would have been no blood in the cavity 
of the brain in that case. Dr. Bunting said that the fracture of the vertebra, commonly 
known as a broken neck, was due to the head striking the ground or being struck by some 
heavy body. A large crowd is present at the inquest which was still in progress at time 
of going to press.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 20, 1930 page 1 
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STEFFEN DEATH NATURAL IS JURY VERDICT
Inquest Jury Deliberates Only About 20 Minutes Before Reaching Verdict
Fred Steffen, well known Manitowoc plumbing contractor who died on May 16, came 
to his death from natural causes, an inquest of six men decided after twenty 
minutes of deliberation at the court house last yesterday afternoon following 
their hearing contradictory testimony from several witnesses. The verdict proved 
a decided surprise and Coroner Kemper and District Attorney Fischer were at loss 
to issue statements in view of the fact that Dr. C.H. Bunting, state pathologist 
attached to the medical staff of the University of Wisconsin, declared that death 
was due to a dislocated vertebra commonly known as broken neck and from hemorrhage 
of the brain cavity.   - omitted recap of testimony -
Jury Verdict Ends Matter, says Fischer
"I am going to abide by the decision of the jury in the Steffen case," District 
Attorney L.F. Fischer said this morning. "While I believe the jury intended to 
state that the death was accidental and without fault of anyone, the fact that 
they said the death was 'natural' does not indicate anything to me but that they 
held no one to blame for it."
Manitowoc Herald News, May 21, 1930 page 16
***********
[bur. 5-20-1930/age 39 yrs/died at Manitowoc Rapids, WI/cause: broken neck 
while scuffling with his brother]


FREDERICK E. STEFFEN JR.    (d. 1995)

Fred (Fritz) E. Steffen, age 76, of 3701 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, 
died Friday, November 3, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 6, 1995, at 10 a.m. 
at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be 
Rev. Jay Smoke with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Fritz was born November 12, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Fred 
and Margaret Duveneck Steffen. He was the former owner of Steffen 
Auto Service, Manitowoc. He graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1936. He married Violet Thompson October 1, 1938, in 
Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc all their married lives. 
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist church, and a member of 
the Manitowoc Musician Organization. For many years he had the Fred 
Steffen Orchestra.
Survivors include his wife, Violet, Manitowoc; two sons and one 
daughter-in-law, Thomas and Judy Steffen, Manitowoc, Charles Steffen, 
Francis Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Oscar 
Cisneros, Francis Creek; one brother and sister-in-law, Querin and 
Mary Ann Steffen, Newton; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ethel 
and George Thompson, Kaukauna, Sylvia and Ned Murphy, Albuquerque, 
N.M., Mary Jane Kestly, Albuquerque, N.M., Charles Kestly, Manitowoc, 
Miss Hazel Steffen, Berlin; four grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, 
Candice Steffen.
Friends may call at Jens Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday 
and Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist 
Church.
The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1995 P. A2
********
[husband of Violet Steffen]


HAZEL LILLIAN STEFFEN

Hazel Lillian Steffen, age 87, of Berlin, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at Juliette 
Manor. 
She was born May 15, 1917 in Manitowoc, the daughter of Fred E. and Della Duveneck 
Steffen. Hazel never married. As a young woman, she traveled around the country 
with dogs that she trained for a circus act. She was also an acrobat in the same 
circus. In later years, she was employed by Hamilton Mfg. plant in Two Rivers. 
She moved to Berlin where she lived at Wyndegate Apts. Hazel was a member of St. 
John Lutheran Church in Berlin. 
Hazel is survived by three sisters: Sylvia Murphy of Albuquerque, N.M.; Ethel E. 
Thompson of Franklin; and Mary Jane Kestly of Moerpark, Calif.; and a sister-in-law: 
Mary Ann Steffen of Newton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; two brothers: Frederick and Querin; a sister-in-law: Violet Steffen; 
and two brothers-in-law: Ned Murphy and George W. Thompson. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at Barbola Funeral 
Chapel, the Rev. Bryan G. Lundquist officiating. Inurnment will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery in Manitowoc. 
Friends and relatives may call at the funeral chapel on Saturday morning from 10:30 
a.m. until the time of services.
No newspaper cited


LAURA L. STEFFEN

Mrs. William F. Steffen, 65, of 1022 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she was a resident for one week. 
Previously she lived with a son, Lloyd, at Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Steffen, nee Laura L. Dehne, was born Nov. 27, 1903, at Newton, daughter 
of the late Carl and Henrietta Dehne. She was married to William Steffen June 6, 
1925, at Cleveland, and the couple located at Manitowoc. Her husband died 
Dec. 12, 1967.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Frank F. (Dorothy) Bonk and Mrs. Lawrence 
(Elaine) Naibert, of Manitowoc; Mrs. Clarence (Dolores) Papendick of Grayling, 
Mich., and Mrs. S. L. Bernice) Cook of Silver Springs, Md.; two sons, Lloyd of 
Manitowoc and Gerald of Neenah; a sister, Mrs. Howard Spitzer, of Tampa, Fla.; 
four brothers, Arnold, Arvin and Lester, of Newton, and Emil of Manitowoc; 18 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1969  P.9 
*********
[d. 06-09-1969/age 65 yrs./widow of William H. Steffen]


LLOYD STEFFEN

Lloyd K. Steffen, age 71, a resident of 1022 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, January 8, 2000, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Lloyd was born March 13, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late William Jr. and 
Laura Dehne Steffen. He served in the United States Army during World War II 
in the European Theatre of War. He was a long time employee of Mirro Corporation. 
During his lifetime he was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and 
fishing.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley (David) Phillips, Two Rivers; four 
grandchildren, Sean, Brad, Keith, and Chadd Phillips; one great granddaughter, 
Alexandria Phillips; three very special friends, Michael Helke, Rosy Denk, and 
Connie Cavanaugh, all of Manitowoc; one brother, Jerry Steffen, Neenah; also 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; 
and a half sister.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from Noon 
until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 2000 P. A2


REINHARDT H. STEFFEN

Reinhardt H. Steffen, 73, of 505 State St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor N. Hi?llestad will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Steffen was born Mar. 27, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late William
and Annie Winke Steffen. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life. He 
served two years with the Merchant Marine in World War I. He married Ruth 
H. Walters May 8, 1920. Prior to his retirement 10 years ago, he was 
employed as a steam fitter in the Fox River Valley. He was affiliated with 
the Steam Fitters and Plumbers Assn. Locals No. 298 and 445.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 16, 1973
*********
[d. 07-14-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ruth H. Steffen lot-his wife]


RUTH H. STEFFEN

Mrs. Ruth A. Steffen, 76, of 505 State St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Thursday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Marvel D. Juve will officiate with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Ms. Steffen, nee Ruth A. Walters, was born Jan. 9, 1900 at Watertown, daughter 
of the late Gustave and Anna Perwedow Walters. She moved to Manitowoc as a child 
with her parents, residing here since. She was married to Reinhardt Steffen May 8, 
1920 at Manitowoc. Mr. Steffen preceded her in death July 14, 1973.
Survivors include a son, Warren and a daughter, Mrs. Florian (Lorraine) Hill, of 
Herman Road, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends 
may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 pm Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 13, 1976 page 3
*******
[widow of Reinhardt H. Steffen]


SOPHIE STEFFEN

DEATH TAKES YOUNG WIFE AND MOTHER
Mrs. Sophie Steffen passed away at the family home 1014 South Nineteenth street 
at an early hour this morning, death being due to blood poisoning. Mrs. Steffen 
was born in Newton November 17, 1896 making her home there with her parents until 
the time of her marriage, seven years ago.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, 1014 
South Nineteenth street and 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran church, Corner 
Eighth and Marshall Streets. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery and Rev. Karl 
Machmiller will have charge of the services.
Mrs. Steffen is survived by her husband, William Steffen Jr., three daughters, 
Dorothy 4, Bernice 2, and Elaine 1 year. Christ Duebner, father of Mrs. Steffen 
who resides at Newton also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 11, 1924 P.2
********
[bur 02-14-1924/cause: infection from miscarrieage/
bur. on William H. Steffen Jr. lot]


THOMAS F. STEFFEN SR.

Thomas F. Steffen Sr., age 57, of 914 South 39th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
July 15, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will (sic) 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at First Reformed 
United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Runge will officiate, with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Tom was born May 14, 1943 in Manitowoc, son of the late Fritz and Violet Thompson 
Steffen. He attended schools in Manitowoc, and graduated with the class of 1961 
from Lincoln High School. Tom joined the National Guard, and also began working 
for the Manitowoc Company in 1965 until his retirement in 1997. Tom married 
Judith A. Raih, May 1, 1965 in Manitowoc. He was a member of First Reformed United 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Steffen, Manitowoc; one son, Thomas F. Steffen, 
Jr., Manitowoc; one grandson Kevin; one sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and 
Oscar Cisneros, Francis Creek; one brother, Charles Steffen, Francis Creek; mother-
in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Erna Raih, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Tom was preceded in death by one daughter, Candace Steffen; his parents, Fritz and 
Violet Steffen; his grandparents, Meade and Bertha Thompson, Fred and Della Steffen; 
one brother-in-law, Roger Raih. Tom enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his 
grandson Kevin.
The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center 3rd 
Floor Oncology for giving Tom the wonderful care and kindness during his illness; 
also Dr. Yetter, Dr. Barylak and the nurses and staff at the Manitowoc Clinic. Your 
kindness and care will never be forgotten.
Rleatives and friends may call at the First Reformed United Church of Christ, on 
Tuesday, July 18, 2000 from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Jens 
Family Funeral home (sic) is assisting the family with funeral arangements.
"Weep Not for Me"
Weep not of (sic) me, for I am at peace. My struggle is over for I am with the Lord. 
When you miss me, look to the heavens and I shall smile at you, through the twinkle 
of the stars. The gentle raindrop, as it brushes against your cheek shall carry my 
arms around you, live for me on the earth as I shall live in heaven. Weep not for me, 
for I am with the Lord.
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 2000 P. A2


VIOLET EDITH STEFFEN

Violet E. Steffen, age 85, of 3701 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 3, 
1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 1999, at Wesley 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Lynn Kollath, with 
burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Violet was born September 17, 1914, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Meade and 
Bertha Lohse Thompson. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the 
class of 1932, from Lincoln High School. She married Fred (Fritz) Steffen, October 1, 
1938, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1995. She was a member of Wesley 
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Thomas and Judy Steffen, Manitowoc, 
Charles Steffen, Francis Creek; one daughter and son-in-law, Stephane and Oscar 
Cisneros, Francis Creek; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one brother 
and sister-in-law, George and Ethel Thompson, Kaukauna; two brothers-in-law, and 
four sisters-in-law, Querin and Mary Ann Steffen, Newton, Sylvia Murphy, Albuquerque, 
N.M., Mary Jane Kestly, California, Charles Kestly, Manitowoc, Hazel Steffen, Berlin. 
Beside her parents and husband, Fred; she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, 
Candice Steffen; one brother, Meade Jr.
Relatives and friends may call at the Wesley United Methodist Church, from 12 noon on 
Wednesday, until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. 
Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church
The Jens family Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1999 P. A2


WILLIAM STEFFEN SR    (d. 1947)

William Steffen, Sr., 78, of 1014 South 19th street, retired ship carpenter 
died Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Steffen was born in Germany in 1868 and came to this county when a boy. 
He was employed as a ship carpenter at the Manitowoc Ship Building company 
for 45 years, retiring six years ago.
Fifty-six years ago he married Miss Anna Wienke. She died 10 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Emil Dehne of this city; two sons, William Jr. 
and Reinhardt of this city; sister, Mrs. Louise Dueno of this city; 2 grand-
children and 18 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 04-12-1947/age 78 yrs/bur. on W. Steffen lot]


WILLIAM H. STEFFEN    (d. 1967)

William F. Steffen Jr., 70, of 1022 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday after 
a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Steffen was born June 12, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Anna Winkie Steffen Sr. He was a carpenter-contractor and a member of the 
Carpenters Local No. 849. He married Sophie Duebner in 1917. She died Feb. 11, 
1924. June 6, 1925, he married Laura Dehne.
She survives with four daughters, Mrs. Frank F. (Dorothy) Bonk of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. S. L. (Bernice) Koch of Silver Springs, Md., Mrs. Lawrence 
(Elaine) Naibert of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence (Delores) Papendick of Grayling, 
Mich.; two sons, Gerald of Neenah and Lloyd, at home; a sister, Mrs. Alma LaRoche 
and a brother, Reinhardt of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and three great grand-
children. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1967  P.10 
********
[name also shown as William Franz Herman Steffen]


EDWARD A. STEFL

Edward Stefl 3617 McArthur Dr., Manitowoc Age 68, passed away Tuesday evening
after a short illness. He was born April 26, 1899 in the Town of Franklin,
Manitowoc. May 1, 1923 he was married to Lucille Krall at Kellnersville and
later came to Manitowoc. Mr. Stefl is survived by his wife; one son, (name
omitted for privacy) three brothers and seven sisters also survive. Funeral 
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church 
with the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of
service. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Appleton Post-Crescent, Wisconsin, April 26, 1967, page 37
*******
Edward Stefl, 68, 3617 Mac Arthur Drive, Manitowoc, passed away at Holy Family 
Hospital, after a short illness. He was born April 26, 1899 in the Town of 
Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Anna Hynek Stefl. He married Lucille Krall 
May 1, 1926 at Kellnersville and the couple lived at Maribel until 1930 when 
they moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, the Rev. Anthony Stefl of Black Creek, Wis.; 
three brothers, oseph of Oregon, Louis of Manitowoc and Charles of Miami, Fla., 
seven sisters, Mrs. Emma Parez of California, Mrs. Elmer Larsen of Miami, Fla., 
Mrs. John McDonnell and Mrs. Walter Livingston of Chicago, Mrs. Walter Genz of 
Greenleaf, Mrs. Leslie Wenzel of Reedsville and Mrs. R.W. Sommerfeld of Tucson, 
Ariz. Funeral services were held Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., May 4, 1967 page 5
*******
[d. 04-25-1967/age 68 yrs.]
(b. 26 Apr. 1899/d. Apr. 1967/SSDI)


JAMES STEFL

James Stefl, 91, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Stefl was born April 11, 1878, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Stephen and Catherine Swoboda Stefl. He was a painter.
Survivors include a brother, Henry Johanek, of Kellnersville; a sister, Mrs. 
Joseph Reitmeyer Sr., of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 30, 1969  P.5


LILLIAN Y. STEFL

Mrs. Louis (Lillian) Stefl, age 78, of 2328 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, March 18, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David Ruby 
with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Stefl was born March 7, 1916, at Francis Creek, Wis., daughter of the late 
Henry and Barbara Frye Youra. She attended elementary school at Francis Creek and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1934. She married Louis M. 
Stefl on September 12, 1934, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, Wis. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Holy Innocents Christian 
Women.
Survivors include her hsuband, Louis; three children, Allan (Joan) Stefl, Mailibu, 
Calif., Thomas (Candi) Stefl, Corona Del Mar, Calif., Barbara Stefl, Huntingotn 
Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren, Kayti, Bayli and Matthew Stefl; also nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Edwin Youra and a sister, Emma Kattner.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home this Monday evening (TODAY) 
from 5-8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1994 P. A2


LOUIS M. STEFL

Louis M. Stefl, age 87, a resident of the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
formerly of 2328 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 
1999, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 1999, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mathew 
Simonar. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born February 24, 1911, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Joseph and Annie Hynek Stefl. He attended schools in Manitowoc and Kellnersville. 
Louis owned and operated the Stefl Body and Paint Shop from 1947 to 1976. He married 
Lillian Youra, September 12, 1934, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Kellnersville. 
She preceded him in death, March 18, 1994. Louis was a member of Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Joan Stefl, Malibu, Calif., 
Thomas & Canada Stefl, Corona Del Mar, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara 
Stefl and Dan Stewart, Middletown, Del.; four grandchidlren, Kayti, Bayli, Matthew 
and Kellianne Stefl; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Florence Stefl, Blue 
Ridge, Ga.; one sister, Lillian Wenzel, Reedsville; nieces, nephews along with other 
relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian in 
1994; two brothers and seven sisters.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5-8 p.m. on Friday and then 
at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. 
There will be a prayer service Friday evening at 7 p.m lead by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1999


LUCILLE E. STEFL

Mrs. Stefl was born October 21, 1900, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late 
Antone and Julia Krall. She married Edward Stefl on May 21, 1924, at Kellnersvile. 
She lived in Maribel until 1930 and then moved to Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death in April, 1967. She then moved to Black Creek and kept house for her son, 
Rev. Anthony Stefl until he became ill. In 1970 they moved to Dyckesville where 
she cared for him until his death May 21, 1982. Since then she has resided in 
Green Bay.
Survivors include brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; a special friend, Sister 
Jean Marie of Bay Settlement other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, University Ave. and Baird Street, Green 
Bay, from 2 p.m. to 9 pm. Tuesday and prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Parish 
wake service at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1988 P. B8


ROBERT L. STEGMANN

Robert L. Stegmann, 61, of 1507 Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
March 31, 1992, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Rev. 
James Barnes will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 30, 1930, at Sheboygan, Wis., son of the late William and 
Florine Granzow Stegmann. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1949. He 
served with the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. Mr. Stegmann served overseas 
during the Korean Conflict. He then returned to Manitowoc and became employed with 
Goodyear Tire Company for five years and then with Sears until his retirement in 
1990. He married the former Margaret Becker on January 20, 1990, at St. Paul United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Stegmann was a member of St. Paul United Methodist 
Church where he was financial secretary for the past four years. For many years he 
belonged to the local bowling league, bowling at R&J Lanes in Manitowoc. He also 
was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and 
Stacey Stegmann of Galiano, Louisiana, Robert Stegmann Jr. of St. Meinrad, Ind.; 
two daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie Skrepenski and her fiance, Paul Hurda, of 
Manitowoc, Joan and Andrew Shavlik of Manitowoc; two step sons and a step daughter-
in-law, Michael and Jennifer Heim of Kenosha, Wis., Martin Heim of Clackamus, Ore.; 
two step daughters and a step son-in-law, Michele and Abdul Nur of Green Bay, Jessica 
Heim of Janesville; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Dolores Stegmann of 
Manitowoc; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends 
survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria, in 1985. 
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 
A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call at the church on 
Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated 
to American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1992 P. B10
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[bur. on Max C. Granzow lot]

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