NICHOLAS J. SCHIESL

Nicholas (Nick) Schiesl, age 18, of 88 W. Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
June 13, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Nicholas James Schiesl on November 23, 1978, in Manitowoc, son of 
Linda Boeckman Schiesl and Scott Schiesl. He resided in the town of Newton until 
1984, when he move to Manitowoc. Nick had attended Lincoln High School.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Schiesl, Manitowoc; his father, Scott Schiesl, 
Manitowoc; a brother, Christopher Schiesl, and two sisters, Sarah and Rebecca 
Schiesl, all of Manitowoc; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Delores Boeckman; 
his paternal grandmother, Bernadine Schiesl, all of Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, 
cousins, a special friend, John Peter Trask, his two cats, Wynona and Naomi, and 
other friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reuben Schiesl.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Monday, where a prayer 
service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1997 P. A2


PHILLIP SCHIFFER

Philip Schiffer (sic), 81 of 1233 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, a resident for 40 
years, died Saturday evening, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Leschke Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Russia in 1873 and in 1916 came to Manitowoc. He was employed 
at the Manitowoc Seating Co. and later at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 
until his retirement several years ago. There are no immediate survivors.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 21, 1955 P. 15


FRIEDA SCHIFFLEGER

Mrs. Otto Schiffleger, 58, Manitowoc, Route 4, died this morning at the 
Holy Family hosptial following a lingering illness.
She was born September 2, 1885 in Germany and came to Manitowoc when she 
was nine years old. She was the former Freida Hempel and married Otto 
Schiffleger, September 23, 1908 in Kaukauna. The couple lived in that city 
for three years before moving to Manitowoc.
Survivors are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Kesting of Winona; 
and a son Harold, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kinstrey and Mrs. 
Augusta Kasten and two brothers, Frank and Ernest Hempel, all of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 and from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church at two o'clock. The Rev. Armin Roeckle will officiate. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home from Wednesday noon until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 25, 1944 P.2
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[d. 07-25-1944/age 58 yrs./cause: carcinoma of cervix/wife of Otto Schiffleger] 


HAROLD O. SCHIFFLEGER

Mr. Harold Schiffleger, age 85, of Shady Lane Home, formerly of 2310 South 11th 
St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, September 29, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center. 
Funeral Services will be held at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church at 11 
a.m. Monday, October 3, 1994. Rev. Arno Wolfgramm and Rev. Bruce Bitter will be 
officiating with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
He was born August 25, 1909, at Kaukauna, Wis., son of the late Otto H. Schiffleger 
and Frieda Hempel Schiffleger. He attended First German Lutheran School and Lincoln 
High School and graduated with the class of 1926. He married Mildred Dittmar, 
September 17, 1936, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1986. He had 
been employed as an accountant with Manitowoc Public Utilities for 40 years and 
retired in September of 1974. He was an active member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, having served as president, secretary, Sunday School teacher and 
on various committees. He had been a member of the Men's Club and Male Choir. He 
was a charter member of the Manitowoc Lutheran High School Association and served 
as its first treasurer for ten years. He was also a charter member of the Manitowoc 
Municipal Employees Credit Union and served as its first president for several 
terms. 
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Lew 
Bob, Takanini, New Zealand, Marlene and William Burnes, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; one 
son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Laurel Schiffleger, Two Rivers; two grandsons and 
two granddaughters-in-law, Doug and Kyoko Dreger, and Kurt and Leah Dreger, one 
granddaughter, Erin Schiffleger; one sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Rev. Herbert 
Kesting, Mishicot; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Meyer, Childton; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. 
Friends may call on Sunday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. and on 
Monday from 10 a.m. at the church until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or to Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1994 p.A2
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[husband of Mildred Schiffleger]


MILDRED H. SCHIFFLEGER

Mildred H. Schiffleger, age 90, a long-time Manitowoc resident, died Monday, 
December 20, 1999, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services for Mrs. Schiffleger, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, 
December 27, 1999, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Joel 
Otto will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mildred was born May 18, 1909, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman and 
Louise Strothoff Dittmar. She attended First German Ev. Lutheran Grade School 
and Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1927. Before her marriage, 
she was employed in the office at Mirro Aluminum Company. She married Harold 
Schiffleger, September 17, 1936, in Manitowoc. They celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary in 1986. Mr. Schiffleger preceded her in death, September 29, 1994. 
She was a life-long member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church and a former member 
of the Lutheran Girls Club and the First German mixed choir. For many years she 
taught Sunday School at First German.
Survivors include three children, Carol (Lew) Bob, England, Marlene (William) 
Burnes, Grant's Pass, Ore., Paul (Laurel) Schiffleger, Two Rivers; three 
grandchildren, Kurth (Leah) Dreger, Doug (Kyoko) Dreger, all of California, Erin 
Schiffleger, Two Rivers; a great grandson, Sean Dreger; a sister, Florence Meyer, 
Chilton; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her parents and husband.
Friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Monday, from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials in Mildred's name would be appreciated to First German or Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the Schiffleger family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 22, 1999 P. A2


OTTO SCHIFFLEGER

Otto Schiffleger, 70, of 1609 Washington street, died last night at the Holy 
Family hospital. He was born in Germany in 1877 and when three years of age 
accompanied his parents to this city. The next year they located at Kaukauna. 
Forty years ago Mr. Schiffleger married Miss Freda Hempel in that city and 
five years later they moved to Manitowoc.
He was employed at the Wisconsin Malting company. His wife died four years 
ago.
Survivors are a son, Harold of this city; daughter, Mrs. Herbert Kisting of 
Vesta, Minn; aged mother, Mrs. Herman Schiffleger of Kaukauna; two sisters, 
Miss Augusta of Kaukauna and Mrs. Paul Meyer of Milwaukee; and five grand-
children.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed after 3 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1948  P.2
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[d. 01-30-1948/age 70 yrs]


CHRISTIAN SCHIMMELPFENNIG

Christ Schimmelpfennig, 77, retired farmer, died at his home, 1201 Division 
street, yesterday noon. He had been in failing health for the last four 
years.
Mr. Schimmelpfennig was born in Manitowoc county March 19, 1862, and for many 
years operated a farm on South 14th street on what is now part of the city of 
Manitowoc. In 1916 he sold the farm and retired. He was not married.
The surviving relatives are a sister, Mrs. Frank Lorberblatt, two nieces and 
four nephews. 
The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home where funeral services 
will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss of St. John’s 
Evangelical church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1939  P.2
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[cause: carcinoma of stomach]


DOROTHEA SCHIMMELPFENNIG

Death Sunday in Newton of 69-year old Mrs. Dorothea Louise Schimmelpfenig at 
the home of her son Fred in Newton. The deceased formerly lived in Manitowoc, 
but following the death of her husband 3 years ago moved in with her son in 
Newton. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the local city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909
(Note: The age is off, but it often was in the newspapers.)
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Mrs. Dorothea Schimmelpfenning, a pioneer resident of Newton is dead at the home 
of her son in that town, aged 86. Decedent had been ill but four days, suffering 
an attack of grip. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with interment 
at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., May 18, 1909
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[Louise SCHIMMELPFENIG/cause: La Grippe]


FREDERICK W. SCHIMMELPFENNIG    (d. 1912)

MANITOWOC MAN DEAD AT MILWAUKEE
Fred Schimmelpfennig To Be Buried in This City
Fred Schimmelpfenning (sic) a former well known resident of this city who for 
several years ??? had made his home with his children at Milwaukee, died in that 
city Wednesday, death being due to general debility. 
Mr. Schimmelpfenning was 74 years of age and is survived by several children. The 
body will be brought here for burial and funeral services will be held from the 
home of Edward Bartels, Wollmer street.
Mr. Schmmelpfennig was for years a resident of the West Side and was employed in 
the city departments. He continued his residence here up to a few years ago and 
has lived (unreadable sentence).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 26, 1912 P. 1
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[cause: labus pneumonia]


FRIEDERICH SCHIMMELPFENNIG    (d. 1906)

Fred Schimmelpfennig, aged eighty-one years, a pioneer resident of the county, 
died on Tuesday of last week at the home of his son in the town of Newton. At 
one time the decedent was a resident of this city. He is survived by a family 
of children. The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon from the residence 
in Newton to the German Lutheran church of this city. Interment took place at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 17, 1906  P. 1
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Friedrich Schimmelpfening
birth: 8 October 1820 Germany
death: 8 May 1906 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Newton
spouse: Louise Schimmelpfening
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[SCHIMMELPFENIG/cause: old age]


FREDERICKA SCHIMPF

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897:
Death Sat. morning after a long illness, of Mrs. Friedrich Schimpf(sic)(nee Beise), 
wife of 3rd Ward resident, Aug. Schimpf. The deceased was born 26 Sept. 1823 in 
Duesterbeek, Province of Pomerania, and came to America in 1858 with her husband 
and 2 sons, August and Heinrich. They settled in Manitowoc in June of the same 
year and have resided here uninterruptedly ever since. August Schimpf predeceased 
his mother about 15 yrs. ago. Mrs. Schimpf is survived by her sorrowing husband, 
her son Heinrich, and many friends and relatives. The funeral took place Mon. 
afternoon at the city cemetery, with Pastor Machmueller of the Ev.Lutheran
Congregation conducting the service.
(Note: the paper identifies her as Mrs. Friedrich married to August..I think they
meant to write Mrs. Fredericka)
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From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897:
Miss Mathilda Schimpf(sic) of Watertown, Mrs. Brenner and daughter 
from Kaukauna, Mr. Peter Klein and family, and Mr. Heinrich Schimpf 
and family from Neenah, were all in Manitowoc recently to attend the 
funeral of Mrs. Schimpf.
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[cause: pneumonia bur. on August Schimpf lot]


CLARA SCHINDLER

Mrs. Clara Schindler, 79, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she had resided the past year.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl celebrant 
of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schindler, nee Clara Skarda, was born Jan. 15, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Matt and Antonia Korinek Skarda. She was a graduate of Northside High 
School. She was married to Edward Schindler Aug. 26, 1924, at St. Paul Catholic 
church. He preceded her in death July 22, 1943.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Reuben (Blanche) Koch of Manitowoc, and two brothers, 
Oscar Skarda, of Manitowoc and Frank Skarda, of Sheboygan. Three brothers and three 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1964 P. 14
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[d. 3-27-1964/age 79 yrs./widow of Edward J. Schindler]
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Married
At St. Paul's Catholic Church at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, the Rev. Jaekel 
officiating at the ceremony, Miss Clara Skarda, daughter of Mrs. M. Skarda, 
739 South Twenty-Second Street and Edward Schindler, 819 Washington Street, 
were united in marriage, only members of the family and a few intimate friends 
being present for the occasion. The couple were attended by Miss Adelle Lange 
of Milwaukee and Fred Scholten. A reception was held and a wedding dinner served 
at the home of the bride's mother. The newlyweds left in the afternoon for a 
motor honeymoon that will take them to Toledo, Ohio, Detroit, Mich., and other 
points and will return here to take up their home at Fifteenth and Marshall 
Streets. The groom is employed as a coremaker by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
Company.
Out of town guests here for the reception included Miss Adelle Lange of Milwaukee, 
Frank Skarda and family and Miss Helen DeSmith of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 28, 1924


EDWARD JOHN SCHINDLER  (d. 1943)

Edward J. Schindler, 63, died Thursday night at 11:30 o'clock at 
the Holy Family hospital following a two weeks illness. His home 
was at 917A South 11th street.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, and at nine o'clock from St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Schindler was born in Manitowoc February 8, 1880 and always 
resided here. He was an employe of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
working in the core room. He was married August 26, 1924 to Clara 
Skarda who survives.
Besides the widow there are two sisters, Mrs. Walter Heingarten and 
Miss Theresa Schindler and two nephews, Fred Scholten and Henry Steiner, 
all of Manitowoc.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. 
The rosary will be recited Sunday at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 23, 1943 P.2
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[d. 07-22-1943/age 63 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Clara Schindler lot]
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Married
At St. Paul's Catholic Church at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, the Rev. Jaekel 
officiating at the ceremony, Miss Clara Skarda, daughter of Mrs. M. Skarda, 
739 South Twenty-Second Street and Edward Schindler, 819 Washington Street, 
were united in marriage, only members of the family and a few intimate friends 
being present for the occasion. The couple were attended by Miss Adelle Lange 
of Milwaukee and Fred Scholten. A reception was held and a wedding dinner served 
at the home of the bride's mother. The newlyweds left in the afternoon for a 
motor honeymoon that will take them to Toledo, Ohio, Detroit, Mich., and other 
points and will return here to take up their home at Fifteenth and Marshall 
Streets. The groom is employed as a coremaker by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
Company.
Out of town guests here for the reception included Miss Adelle Lange of Milwaukee, 
Frank Skarda and family and Miss Helen DeSmith of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 28, 1924


EVELYN E. SCHINDLER

Evelyn E. Schindler, age 75, formerly of 1134 South 10th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday evening, April 25, 1998, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Carl Meulemans, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born June 3, 1922, in Gibraltar, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas and 
Leona Hogan Bruseth. On January 8, 1943, she married Robert H. Schindler in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1973. Evelyn was employed for 
many years at Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring due to her illness in 1977.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, John and Debbie Schindler, 
Mountain, Wis., Robert R. and Evelyn K. Schindler, Terry Schindler, Bruce (Poncho) 
Schindler, and Sandra Lee Schindler, all of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-
law, Shirley and Ronald Kittell, and Janice and Brad Klabunde, all of Manitowoc; 
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herbert and Debbie Bruseth, and Donald and Lois 
Kracht, all of Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Kenneth 
Langman, Two Rivers; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. Evelyn was also preceded in death by one 
son, Otto Schindler, and two sister, Betty Kracht and Patricia Hauch.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1998 P. 2


JOHN L. SCHINDLER

John L. Schindler, 83, of Manitowoc, died Thursday in Veteran's Hospital, Iron 
Mountain, Michigan. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. 
Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schindler was born Aug. 11, 1895 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and 
Pauline Gruber Schindler Sr. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. 
until his retirement in 1960. He married Martha Ploeckelman Sept. 3, 1927 in 
Chicago. She preceded him in death June 10, 1964. Mr. Schindler was a veteran 
serving as Corporal in the United States Marine Corps in World War I.
Survivors include a brother, Edward of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Cury, 
Mrs. Evelyn Bratz and Mrs. Pauline Pertel of Milwaukee of Milwaukee; seven 
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A son, Robert, preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening where a prayer service will be conducted at 6:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Sept. 1, 1978 page 3
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[d. at Dickinson Iron Mt., MI]


MARTHA SCHINDLER

Mrs. John L. Schindler, 67, of 515 Pine St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Martha Ploeckelman was born Nov. 2, 1896, at Marinette, 
daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Pelter Ploeckelman. As a young 
girl she came with her parents to a farm in the Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, and attended Jambo Creek School in the township. 
She was married to John Schindler Sept. 3, 1927, at Chicago and the 
couple resided 25 years at Two Rivers before coming to Manitowoc. She 
had been employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers.
Surviving are her husband, a son, (private), two brothers, Clifford, 
of the Town of Liberty and Frank, of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. 
William Dose, of the Town of Gison and Caroline, of Milwaukee and 
seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, June 11, 1964 P. 16
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[Martha M. Schindler/d. 6-10-1964/age 67 yrs./wife of John L. Schindler]


OTTO T. SCHINDLER

Otto T. Schindler, age 51, of 606 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, 
March 28, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 1998, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., will officiate, with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born September 23, 1946, in Two Rivers, son of Evelyn Bruseth Schindler 
and the late Robert Schindler. On October 9, 1965, he married the former Sandra 
Lee Payne. Otto (Tom) owned and operated Schindler Roofing and Siding company of 
Manitowoc for many years, retiring due to his illness. He was also a member of 
Travelers Protection Association.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lee, Manitowoc; his mother, Evelyn Schindler, 
Manitowoc; five daughters and one son-in-law, Monica and Roger Yealy, Seymour, 
Wis., Cindy Schindler, Chilton, Deanne Schindler and her finance, Wayne 
Hauschultz Jr., Manitowoc, Diana Schindler and her finance, Steve Shimek, 
Manitowoc, and Valentine Schindler, at home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, 
Thomas Schindler and his fiancé, Tammy Vanderra, Kaukauna, and Scott and Amy 
Schindler, Green Bay; 15 grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, 
John and Debbie Schindler, Mountain, Wis., Robert and Evelyn Schindler, Terry 
Schindler, and Bruce (Poncho) Schindler, all of Manitowoc; and two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Shirley and Ronald Kittle, and Janice and Brad Klabunde, all 
of Manitowoc. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Tuesday morning 
from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m.  
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1998 P. 2


ROBERT H. SCHINDLER

Robert H. Schindler, 54, of 1202 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at 
Pfeffer Funeral home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Schindler was born Apr. 18, 1919 at Jamestown, N.D., son of John Schindler 
and the late Martha Ploeckelman Schindler. He married Evelyn Bruseth Jan. 8, 
1940 at Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He 
owned and operated the Schindler Roofing Co. until illness forced his retirement 
in 1963.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, John of Mountain, Wis., Tom, Robert Jr., 
and Terry of Manitowoc and Bruce, of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald 
(Shirley) Kittell of Miss Janice, of Two Rivers; his father of Manitowoc; seven 
step-brothers; two step-sisters; and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Wednesday, where a memorial 
service will be 9:15 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 15, 1973 page 3
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[bur. on John L. Schindler lot]


ALBERT F. SCHIPPER    (d. 1954)

Crane Operator Blown to Death 
Shipyard Mishap Kills Former Fire Captain 
Albert F. Schipper, 55, a retired Fire Department captain, was blown to his 
death Friday morning from his perch atop an overhead crane at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc.
Witnesses said Schipper, a crane operator at the yards since he retired from 
the Fire Department, was apparently knocked off balance by a gust of wind.
He fell 40 feet to the ground and was killed instantly, according to Dr. 
Theodore Teitgen, county coroner.
The accident happened shortly after 11a.m., as Schipper was working the crane 
from an overhead control cage. 
His body was taken to the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc, where funeral 
arrangements were being completed.
According to records at the Fire Department, Schipper was born on Jan 6. 1899. 
He joined the department on Nov. 6, 1926, and was appointed a lieutenant on 
Oct. 1, 1942. 
He became a full captain on July 1, 1945, and retired on pension in January, 
1951. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sophie Schipper, 839 N. 19th St. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1954  P.1
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SCHIPPER, Albert F., 55, of 839 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, was killed Friday morning 
while at work. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Hoy Innocent’s Catholic Church. Rev. E. A. Radey 
will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral 
Home Sunday after 2 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1954  P.18
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[d. 03-26-1954/age 55 yrs.]


ALBERT J. SCHIPPER    (d. 1966)

Albert J.  Schipper, 88, formerly of 827 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where he had resided since June 15. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 
am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Shipper was born March 29, 1878, at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Schipper. The lifelong Manitowoc resident married Alvina A. Franz Nov. 26, 
1903 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. She died July 30, 1964. Before his 
retirement 14 years ago he had been employed more than 40 years at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc.
He is survived by two sons, Herbert J. Schipper of Manitowoc and Alvin J. 
Schipper of Boulder, Colo., a sister, Mrs. Martha Kattner of Manitowoc and six 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening where 
the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock by members of the Holy Name Society, 
parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 29, 1966 page T3


ALVINA SCHIPPER

Mrs. Albert Schipper, 82, of 827 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died at 8:15 a.m. 
Thursday at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient two months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Alvina A. Franz was born Sept. 19, 1881, in Germany, daughter of the 
late John and Frances Decker Franz. She came to the United States as a child 
with her parents who settled at Manitowoc. She attended St. Boniface Parochial 
School and was married to Albert J. Schipper at St. Boniface Church Nov. 26, 
1903. Mrs. Schipper was a charter member of Altar Society of Holy Innocents 
Church.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, Herbert J. of Manitowoc and Alvin J., of 
boulder, Colo., a brother, Clement Franz, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Altar Society and members of Holy Innocents Parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1964  P. 8 
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[d. 7-30-1964/age 82 yrs./wife of Albert J. Schipper, Sr.]


DOROTHY C. SCHIPPER

Mrs. William Schipper, 48, of 948 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two months. Funeral 
services will be at 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Dorothy C. Koehler was born Jan. 19, 1918 at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Edward and Emma Marshek Koehler. The lifelong Manitowoc resident attended 
Manitowoc public schools and had been employed five years by Rahr's Inc. She was 
married to William Schipper Oct. 19, 1936, at Holy Innocents Church.
He survives along with a daughter, Mrs. James Rezach, of Manitowoc; two sons, Jon 
of Burlington, Wis., and Richard of Manitowoc and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 6:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 16, 1966 page T9
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Funeral services for Mrs. William Schipper, 48, of 948 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday were at 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 
am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey officiated and burial 
was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Rezach, Donald Staudt, Harry 
and Herbert Schipper, Laurence Lyons and Roland Dueno.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1966
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[d. 6-16-1966/age 48 yrs/wife of William G. Schipper]


FRANCES SCHIPPER

Mrs. George Schipper, 64, who had been ill for the last four months, passed 
away on Monday afternoon at her home, 1918 North 21st street. 
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home after 7 o’clock this 
evening, until the time of the funeral on Thursday. Bri__ services will be 
held at the funeral home at 9 a.m. and a requiem mass will be celebrated at 
9:30 at the Holy Innocents Catholic church by the Rev. E.A. Rady. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schipper, nee Frances Wichowski, was born in Poland on April 1, 1879, 
and when a child came to America. She had lived here for the last 32 years. 
She was married on May 11, 1897, to George Schipper, who survives.
Other survivors are her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Wichowski, two daughters, Miss 
Tress of Milwaukee and Mrs. Caroline McKowen of Manitowoc, three sons, Sgt. 
Harry Schipper, stationed at Seymour Johnson field in North Carolina, Albert 
and William of Manitowoc and four sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Rank, Mrs. Mary Rietz, 
Mrs. Emma Schweitzer and Mrs. Josephine Soll, all of Milwaukee. Five grand-
children also survive.
Mrs. Schipper was a member of the Altar society, and members will meet at the 
funeral home Wednesday evening to recite the rosary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 7, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 12-06-1943/age 64 yrs./cause: leukemia/wife of George Schipper]


FRANK SCHIPPER

BOY RIDING WHEEL ON BREAKWATER WALK FALLS INTO LAKE AND DROWNS 
FRANK SHIPPER (sic), 16 CARRIER BOY FOR HERALD, LOSES LIFE IN ACCIDENT TODAY—
BODY IS RECOVERED 
Thrown from his bicycle into the lake while riding on the government breakwater 
at the foot of Chicago street, Frank Shipper, aged 16, a high school student and 
carrier boy in the employe of the Herald, lost his life this morning. The body 
was recovered after an hour’s search and was taken to the family home on State 
street.
The Shipper lad was on his way to join boy friends who were fishing at the end 
of the pier and was riding his bicycle on the breakwater, which has a plank walk. 
Whether the boy became dizzy or whether the wheel struck an obstruction will 
probably never be known as no one was with the boy to know just how the accident 
happened. Miss Wernecke, a kindergarten teacher, who was at the beach with a class 
of children, witnessed the tragedy from a distance and gave the alarm.
It is believed that the boy was riding at considerable speed at the time of the 
accident the bicycle, which was recovered within a few minutes, was found fifteen 
or twenty feet from the pier and the body, later found, was about the same distance 
out.
A boat was dispatched from the light house and a motor boat and two men from the 
tender Hyacinth, which was docked at the pier, joined the search to recover the 
body. At first attempts were made to locate the body by diving. H. Peterson, an 
employe of the Electrical company diving several times, but without success. Later 
Captain Carle superintended the work of dragging the water but with no better 
success. 
Frank Duffy, a pupil at Sacred Heart School, which the Shipper boy attended a 
year ago, located the body by diving after the search had continued for an hour. 
The boy found the body the second time he went down and held the position until 
the men in the boat, utilizing a rake for the purpose, had secured a hold and 
drawn the dead lad to the surface. The boy had been in the water more than an hour 
and there was no hope of resuscitating him. The body was taken in charge by Urbanek 
& Wattawa and later removed to the home.
After the recovery of the body which was taken to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek 
& Wattawa in an auto, Mrs. Donahue and Westgate were summoned and every effort was 
made to revive the boy but nothing could be done. 
The dead boy was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shipper, State street, and was born 
in this city October 27, 1895. He attended Sacred Heart school completing his work 
there a year ago and later entered the high school where he was one of the honor 
students of the present year, receiving a standing of over 90 in all studies. He 
was a bright lad and possessed of considerable talent as an artist and draughtsman, 
his work receiving first prize among the exhibits at the county fair last year.
For nearly three years the lad had been employed as a carrier boy for the Herald, 
on the North side route, and was one of the most attentive and gentlemanly of many 
carriers employed by the paper. He was popular with his associates and was a youth 
whose talents and industry promised a bright future.
Mr. Shipper, father of the unfortunate lad, is an officer of the steamer Reynolds 
which is enroute north and up to a late hour today it had been impossible to locate 
the boat to communicate the sad news to the father. Besides his parents the boy is 
survived by two brothers and three sisters and the sympathy of the community will 
go out to the family.
Funeral arrangements have not been made pending communication with the father.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 18, 1913  P. 1
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CLASSMATES OF YEAR AGO LEAD PROCESSION OF 120 STUDENTS AT FUENRAL OF FRANK SHIPPER 
Classmates who graduated with him at Sacred Heart school a year ago, acted as escort 
to the remains of the late Frankie Shipper, the North side boy who lost his life in 
the lake, at the funeral at Sacred Heart church this morning. With 100 students of 
the school, the class marched from the church to the Shipper home and escorted the 
body and later marching to the cemetery. It was a tribute of love to the memory of 
one of the most popular students the school has ever had.
Rev. O’Leary officiated at the services at the church and the beautiful flowers 
which crowned the casket bespoke the sympathy of friends.
Walter Shipper, father of the unfortunate boy reached the city late last evening in 
response to a telegram, conveying the sad news of the tragedy, which reached him 
upon the arrival of his boat at Chicago yesterday afternoon. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 21, 1913  P. 1
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[bur. 06-11-1913/cause: accidental drowning/bur. on Walter Schipper lot]


GEORGE SCHIPPER

George Schipper, 74, retired shipyards employe, died Monday evening at the Holy 
Family hospital after being ill only three weeks. The body is lying in state at 
the Pfeffer Funeral home where brief rites will be held Thursday morning at 9 
o'clock, followed by a requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. E. A. Radey in Holy 
Innocents Catholic church at 9:30. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Schipper was born September 9, 1869 in Manitowoc and always made his home here. 
He retired seven years ago after being employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. 
Forty-eight years ago he married Frances Wichowski, who preceded him in death Dec. 6, 
1943.
Five children, Miss Tress Schipper and Mrs. Grant McKowen, both of Milwaukee, Albert 
and William Schipper of Manitowoc and Sgt. Harry Schipper, stationed at Greensboro, 
N. C. survive along with five grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Schipper of Milwaukee 
and Albert of Manitowoc and one sister, Mrs. Martha Kattner, also of Manitowoc.
Mr. Schipper was affiliated with the Holy Name society and the Catholic Order of 
Foresters and members of both organizations will meet at the funeral home at 7 pm 
today to recite the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 31, 1944
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[d. 05-29-1944/age 74/cause: cardiac decompensation]


HARRY E. SCHIPPER

Mr. Harry E. Schipper, 83, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
formerly of 1016 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 9, 1989 at the 
Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday 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, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schipper was born January 22, 1906 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late 
George and Frances Wicihowski Schipper. He was employed by the Chicago and 
Northwestern Railroad for 46 years, retiring in 1972. He married Josephine H. Hodas 
on February 27, 1954, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 6, 1986. He 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, 
Manitowoc Garden Club and Drews Bleser American Legion Post 88.
Survivors include a brother, William Schipper of Manitowoc; a sister, Caroline McKowen 
of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by a brother, Albert Schipper and a sister, Tress Schipper.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9 am Wednesday to the time 
of Mass at 10 am. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors' choice. Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 11, 1989 page B6
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[widower of Josephine Schipper/bur. on George Schipper lot]
********
Harry Schipper, eight year old son of George Schipper, suffered a 
severe cut on his head last night when he fell on an iron hoop which 
was in the street. A gash was cut above the eye, narrowly missing the 
eye.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 06, 1915, Page 8
********
(I believe this is the right Harry Schipper, he is buried on the
George Schipper lot, and was born about 1906 which would make him
about eight years old in 1915, depending on exact b. date)


HELEN SCHIPPER KREFT

Helen A. Schipper Kreft, age 86, of 2224 LaFollette Avenue, Manitowoc, died 
late Sunday evening, April 28, 2013 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on January 11, 1927 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Zeman) Tisler. On July 8, 1947 she 
married Robert Schipper at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in August of 1994. She later married Greg Kreft on 
November 26, 1999 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death in September 2009. 
Helen was employed at Schuette Bros. Department Store for many years. Helen 
was a member of the Lions Club and a former member of the Christian Women at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She enjoyed spending time with her 
family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Roger & Sally Schipper, 
Algoma, Kenneth & Jeanne Schipper, Manitowoc, Dale & Joanne Schipper, Menasha, 
David & Lori Schipper, Holmen; three daughters and sons-in-law: Judy & Don 
Wollersheim, Manitowoc, Jeanne & Emil Blahnik, Manitowoc, Carol & Eric Nystrom, 
Eagan, MN; 13 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 11 
step great grandchildren; three sisters: Lucille Schneider, Ocalo, FL, Caroline 
Behnke, Ocala, FL, Mary Ann Doucha, Green Bay; two sisters-in-law: Barb (Leon) 
Kabat, Shawano, Doris (Don) Staudt, Florida; a brother-in-law: Glen Joslin, 
Arizona; and an aunt: Grace Boness, Manitowoc. Also surviving is a special 
friend: Joyce Ayotte, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. She was also preceded in death by a grandson: Dale Schipper Jr.; 
three brothers-in-law: Duane Schneider, Robert Behnke, Tony Kreft; and a 
sister-in-law: Mary Ann Joslin.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. William Van Dynhoven with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013. A prayer 
service will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. 
Friends may also call Thursday morning at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. 
until prayers at 12:30 p.m. 
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Apr. 30, May 2, 2013


HENRY SCHIPPER   cemetery #44

A sickly 8-month old little son of Walter Schipper here died recently.
Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1908 
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[Henry Shipper/bur. 07-02-1908/cause: tuberculosis/remains removed to the south end 
of the Walter Schipper lot]
(Note: Evergreen office thinks this is the same person as Henry on the stone)


HERBERT J. SCHIPPER

Herbert J. Schipper, age 91, of 825 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
August 6, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial Services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 1995, at 
the Jens Funeral Home. Deacon William Klein will officiate with cremation 
having taken place and burial will be at a later date.
He was born March 10, 1904, in Manitowoc, son of the late Albert and 
Alvina Franz Schipper. He attended schools in Manitowoc and also Chicago 
Tech and the Minneapolis School of Art. He married Natalie Gorski May 31, 
1937, in Three Lakes, Wis. He was with the United States Forest Service 
in Wisconsin and Michigan and was Chairman of the Board of Education for 
Three Lakes, Wis. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1941. He was the 
landscape architect for the Board of Education of Manitowoc. He was Scout 
Executive for the Manitowoc County Council, receiving the Scouting Awards 
of the Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver. He was the former Mayor of the city 
of Manitowoc from 1947-1949 and was the assistant Superintendent of the 
Manitowoc City Cemetery and Parks Department from 1951 until retiring in 
1969. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie; a son, Michael Schipper, Green Bay; 
a daughter, Marian Schipper, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Timothy, Fond 
du Lac, Tamra, Ft. Collins, Colo., Scott, Green Bay; other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin.
It is his wishes that flowers and memorials be omitted.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1995 P. A2
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[cremains/husband of Natalie Schipper]


JOHN J. SCHIPPER

DEATH COMES HOUR AFTER HEART STROKE 
Rushed to the hospital when he suffered a sudden collapse shortly after noon 
yesterday, John Schipper, proprietor of the Union Buffet at Tenth and Franklin 
streets, died an hour later. Death was due to heart trouble.
Mr. Schipper had returned from his noonday meal when he was stricken and was 
taken to the hospital by August Kuhl, whose livery is across the street from 
the Schipper saloon. Mr. Kuhl had scarcely returned down town when he was 
advised that Mr. Schipper had expired.
Decedent was a native of Germany, born May 26, 1862, being 52 years of age. He 
made his home at Chicago for fifteen years, being employed as a painter and six 
years ago engaged in the liquor business here. Mr. Schipper had never married 
and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Paul Rocher, Lake Forest, Ill., and four 
brothers, Walter of this city; Anton, Eagle River; Michael, Two Rivers and Peter 
of Sheboygan.
The body was taken to the home of Walter Schipper, 607 State street and funeral 
services will be held from Sacred Heart church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 6, 1914  P. 5
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The funeral of John Schipper takes place from the house, 607 State street, 
tomorrow morning instead from the church as has previously been announced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 7, 1914 P. 5
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[bur. 10-08-1914/cause: endocarditis/burial on Walter Schipper lot]


JOSEPHINE H. SCHIPPER

Mrs. Josephine H. (Harry E.) Schipper, 78, of 1016 N. 21st., Manitowoc, died 
early Monday evening, May 5 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services were held at 10 am this Friday morning at Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home and 10:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial was in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schipper was born may 20, 1907 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late George 
and Sabina Porubcansky Hodas. She was married to Harry E. Schipper, Feb. 27, 
1954 at Manitowoc. Mrs. Schipper was active with Holy Family Medical Center 
Volunteers and was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harry E., a son and daughter-in-law, Todd M. and 
Erika Lindberg of Waldport, Oregon; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly J. and 
Robert Brain of Lincoln Park, Neb.; a brother and sister-in-law, George and 
Lucille Hodas of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kate and Gene 
Nelson of Crandon, Wis., Rose and Edwin Loritz of Manitowoc and Evelyn and Alois 
Ashenbrenner of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, 
Frank Hodas, three sisters, Ann Keefe, Sarina Chizek and Mary Hodas.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., May 9, 1986 page 14


NATALIE SUSANNA (GORSKI) SCHIPPER

Natalie S. Schipper, age 92, formerly of 829 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc. 
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St. at Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald 
Foley will officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Natalie was born Aug. 11, 1911 in Three Lakes, Wis., daughter of the late Henry 
and Tillie Gorski. She grew up and was educated in Three Lakes and graduated from 
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in 
education. She taught school at Three Lakes until she married. On May 31, 1937, 
she married Herbert J. Schipper at Three Lakes. Herbert preceded her in death 
Aug. 5, 1995. They celebrated 58 years together. She was a member of Holy Innocents 
Parish and a former member of the Holy Innocents Christian Women. Natalie enjoyed 
volunteering at Holy Family Hospital and the Manitowoc County Unit of the American 
Red Cross. 
Survivors include a son: Michael (Linda) Schipper, Green Bay; a daughter: Marian 
Schipper, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Timothy (Shellee) Schipper, Fond du Lac, 
and their son: Eli; Tamra (Andy) Waterman, Lake Delton and their daughter: Ava; 
2nd Lt. Scott Schipper, U.S. Army, Korea; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. In addition to her parents and husband: Herbert, she was preceded in death 
by two brothers. 
Memorials to Manitowoc County Unit of the American Red Cross would be appreciated. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Schipper family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2004


ROBERT G. SCHIPPER    (d. 1994)

Robert G. Schipper, age 72, of 2224 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, passed away 
Saturday morning, August 27, 1994, peacefully at home with his wife, children 
and grandchildren at his side.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 29, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 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 November 18, 1921, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Albert and 
Sophia Hartl Schipper. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
Class of 1940. He then served as a veteran with the United States Army during 
World War II with the 310th Infantry, 78th Division. He then married the former 
Helen Tisler on July 8, 1947, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. 
Schipper was a carpenter for Bohachek Builders, Ray Wanek Builders and retired 
from Burger Boat Company in 1983. He was a member of the Eagles Aeries #706.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Schipper, Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-
in-law, Roger and Sally Schipper, Kewaunee, Kenneth and Jeanne Schipper, 
Manitowoc, Dale and Joanne Schipper, Menasha, David and Lori Schipper, Holmen, 
Wis.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Don Wollersheim, Jeanne and Emil 
Blahnik, all of Manitowoc, Carol and Rodney Smith, Eagan, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 
two great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Leon Kabat, 
Shawano, Doris and Donald Staudt, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home this Sunday evening (TODAY) from 
5-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer 
followed by the Eagles Memorial Service.
With zest Bob enjoyed life. He loved fishing and hunting with his children and 
grandchildren. His love of woodworking can be seen in the many projects which he 
delighted in giving as gifts to his family and friends. His dog Shanen was always 
at his side, even until the end.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1994 P. A2


SOPHIA V. SCHIPPER

Sophia V. Schipper, age 94, a Shady Lane Home resident, died Thursday afternoon, 
March 4, 1993, at Shady Lane Home.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Ruby, with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 3, 1898, at Seymour, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary 
Kronsnoble Hartl. She married Albert Schipper on May 29, 1920, at St. Charles 
Catholic Church, Lena, Wis. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1954. Mrs. 
Schipper was a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and a Charter Member 
of the Holy Innocents Parish Women.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Helen Schipper, Manitowoc; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Donald Staudt, Manitowoc, Barbara and Leon 
Kabat, Shawano; 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; two great great 
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was also 
preceded in death by six sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 1993, 
where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 1993 P. A2
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[widow of Albert F. Schipper]


TRESS AGNES SCHIPPER

Tress A. Schipper, a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died November 9, 1988. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony of Padua, Wauwatosa, and 
interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two brothers, Harry Schipper and William Schipper of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Caroline McKowen of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Sophie Schipper of 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at St. Anthony of Padua from 9:30 a.m. to the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1988  P. 2
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[d. at Milwaukee WI/bur. on George Schipper lot]                


WALTER SCHIPPER

LAKE ENGINEER DIES AT AGE 70 
Walter Schipper's Body Is Brought To City 
Walter Schipper Sr., 70, well known marine engineer who left Manitowoc to locate 
in Milwaukee in 1917, died late Saturday afternoon at the United States Marine 
hospital at Chicago. His death occurred the day before his thirty-ninth wedding 
anniversary.
Mr. Schipper spent the greater part of his life on the lakes, having sailed close 
to 45 years as a marine engineer. His first boat was the old steamer Francis Hinton, 
which boat came to grief many years ago in a late fall storm on the beach between 
here and Two Rivers. He also served as engineer for numerous other lake craft, his 
last boat being the steamer Argo.
The remains were brought here from Chicago and may be viewed up to the time of the 
funeral at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Services will be held 
Tuesday at nine a.m. from the Sacred Heat church, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife, who was Magdelin Tadych, a native of Manitowoc, 
two sons, Walter and Benjamin of Milwaukee, two brothers, Peter of Sheboygan and 
Michael of Cedar Rapids, Ia., a sister, Catherine Roeber of San Francisco, a 
daughter-in-law, Catherine Schipper and two grandchildren, Dorothy Mae and Rosemary 
Anne.
Mr. Schipper was a member of the Sacred Heart court, No. 473, Catholic Order of 
Foresters of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1933  P. 2
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[age 66 yrs/died at Chicago, IL/cause: carcinoma stomach] 


WILLIAM SCHIPPER

William G. Schipper, age 82, of 948 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 21, 1994, at his residence.
Private funeral services for the family will be held at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born May 31, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Frances 
Wicihowski Schipper. He attended the Manitowoc Public school system graduating 
from Lincoln High School. He married Dorothy Koehler in Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death in 1966. He was employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering 
from where he retired. William was a member of the Beagle Dog Club here in the 
Lakeshore Area for many years.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jon Schipper, Iola, Wis., 
Richard and Diane Schipper, Whitelaw; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and 
James Rezach, Manitowoc; one sister, Caroline McKowen, Wauwatosa; seven 
grandchildren; eight nieces, nepehws, along with other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 1966, two brothers, Harry and 
Albert, a sister, Tress Schipper.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 23, 1994 P. A2
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[d. 12-21-1994/age 82 yrs./widower of Dorothy Schipper]


WALTER A. SHIRATHIN

Walter Schirathin, 70, of 1218 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will 
officiate.
Mr. Schirathin was born April 6, 1887 at Milwaukee, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Arthur Schirathin. He married Margaret Klein at St. Isadore Catholic 
Church, Osman on April 15, 1951. The couple lived at Whitelaw and came to 
Manitowoc in 1962. He had worked for a local furniture store until retiring 
in 1959. 
Survivors are the wife; a step-son, Harry Grimm, of Orlando, Fla., a step-
daughter, Mrs. Norbert Muench of Whitelaw and eight grandchildren. Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening where at 7:30 
o'clock the rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 1, 1966 page M18


AUGUSTA SCHIRMEYER

PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 73 
Services For Mrs. Augusta Schirmeyer To Be Held Tuesday 
Mrs. Augusta Schirmeyer, 73, nee Augusta Schmidtman, 946 North 9th street, 
died at 3:20 Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ailing 
for some time.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Frazier 
Mortuary, the Rev. Theophil Uetzmann of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church 
officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schirmeyer was born May 25, 1863 in Manitowoc. She was married to Louis 
Schirmeyer August 8, 1891. Mr. Schirmeyer died 21 years ago. Mrs. Schirmeyer 
was a meber of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church.
Survivors include a son, Theodore, Houston, Texas, who is here to attend the 
funeral services; a brother, Theodore Schmidtman, Manitowoc; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Herman Geisler and Mrs. William Raetz, both of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier Mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1936  P.14
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[bur. 12-29-1936/age 73 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


LOUIS SCHIRMEYER

TWO RIVERS MAN, MISSING A MONTH, FOUND, A SUICIDE
BODY OF LOUIS SCHEIRMEIER(sic) FOUND IN WOODS MILE FROM CITY 
WITH BULLET HOLE IN BRAIN LAST NIGHT
SUICIDE HAD SOUGHT SECLUDED SPOT FOR DEED
Missing since Sept. 24 when he left his home, presumably to go to 
his work, but on which day he told friends he was to visit Sheboygan, 
Louis Schermeier(sic), a Two Rivers man, was found dead in a grave at 
Higgins’ park, a mile from Two Rivers late last night, a suicide. 
Indications are that the man committed suicide on the day that he 
disappeared as the body was in a state of decomposition. Discovery 
of the body was made by William Leubke, of Two Rivers, while passing 
through the park which is near the baseball grounds. Leubke, who was 
exercising a hunting dog and had been tramping the woods, noticed a 
hat on a stump in a thicket in the woods and upon investigation found 
the dead body of Schermeier. Schermeier had evidently planned his 
death and had selected a spot where the body would be least likely to 
be found, the thicket at the point being rather dense. The man had 
removed his hat and placed it on a stump and had then carefully placed 
his glasses on the hat. Seating himself, with his body resting against 
a log he had fired a bullet into his brain, a wound in the temple 
showing where the fatal shot had entered. 
The police department was notified by Leubke of his gruesome find and 
Chief Schroeder took charge of the body and notified District Attorney 
Schmitz. The body was in a bad state of decomposition but was identified 
by relatives. District Atty. Schmitz investigated and decided that no 
inquest was necessary as the case was clearly one of suicide. When the 
body was first taken charge of by the officers it was impossible to 
determine the cause of death as though the wound in the temple indicated 
that Schermeier had been shot, no gun was found. When the body was moved, 
however, the gun, which had been under the hand which was covered by 
leaves, was found. All five chambers of the weapon were loaded, one shell 
having been exploded. 
Schermeier had been employed at the plant of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two 
Rivers and it is said that no cause is known for his suicide as he had 
given no intimation of contemplating ending his life. His health had not 
been the best, however, and this may have prompted the deed. A widow and 
one child residing at Two Rivers, survive Schermeier who was well known 
here, his wife having been a former Miss Schmidtman. Some years ago she 
conducted a confectionary store on South Tenth but after marriage made 
her home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 20, 1915, Page 1
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SUICIDE FOUND IN WOODS
The body of Louis Schirmeier(sic), a workman, was found in the woods 
near Lake Shore Base Ball Park last Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Luebke, who was out
exercising his hunting dog, discovered the man's hat and glasses on a 
stump and upon investigation found his body nearby in a dense thicket.
A revolver with one empty chamber was found near the body. The chief of
police of this city was at once notified and he went to the scene and
took charge of the body. A bullet hole in the temple was ample evidence
that Schirmeier had committed suicide and no inquest was held.
Mr. Schirmeier had been missing from his home since September 28th and
a search was being made for him. It was thought that he had gone to some
other city to seek employment or to visit with relatives, but no trace
of him could be found. The body was badly decomposed and was an awful
sight. Ill health is thought to have been the motive for the deed. Mr.
Schirmeier was employed at the Hamilton plant. He is survived by a wife
and one child. The funeral was held on Wednesday at Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, October 26, 1915
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JURY HOLD DEATH WAS ACCIDENT
The Schirmeyer case in circuit court has ended with a verdict in favor of the 
plaintiff who sued to recover the amount of an insurance policy on her husband's 
life in the Fraternal Reserve Association of Oshkosh. The remains of Louis 
Schirmeyer were found in a woods between this city and Manitowoc and the defendant 
insurance company refused to pay the insurance on Schirmeyer's life alleging that 
the man had committed suicide. The plaintiff's contention was accidental death and 
the jury sustained this view after three hours deliberation in court at Manitowoc.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 7, 1918
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[bur. 20 Oct. 1915/cause: suicide by shooting/bur. on Mrs. Augusta 
Schirmeyer lot]


BERNARD J. SCHLADWEILER

Bernard J. Schladweiler, 63, of 2119 32nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schladweiler was born Sept. 18, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Gerhardt and Katherine Andres Schladweiler. He married Ella Wilke 
June 3, 1937, at Manitowoc. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Edward Plockelmann and Mrs. 
Harold Halstrom, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 28, 1971
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[d. 07-27-1971/age 63 yrs./husband of Ella Schladweiler]
(18 Sep 1907/Jul 1971/SSDI)


CHARLEY M. SCHLADWEILER

Charles Schladweiler, 65, of the Fair Hills Nursing Home, Rosencrans, died 
Sunday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral service will be at 
10am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Schladweiler was born Jan. 26, 1902, in the Town of Whitewater, son of 
the late Gerhard and Katherine Andres Schladweiler. Prior to his retirement 
he sailed on Great Lakes car ferries. Surviving are two brothers, Richard of 
Manitowoc and Benjamin of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Rose) 
Ploeckelmann and Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Halstrom, of Manitowoc. Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 6pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times March 13, 1967 p.9
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[Charles/bur. on Richard Schladweiler lot]


GERHARD SCHLADWEILER

Gerhard Schladweiler, 63, a resident of Manitowoc for 35 years, was found dead 
in bed at his home, 113 South 17th street, this morning. Although he suffered 
from heart disease, Mr. Schladweiler was not ill when he retired last night.
Mr. Schladweiler was born at New Fane, Wis., June 26, 1876. On April 16, 1900, 
he married Miss Katherine Andrews. Four years after their marriage they moved 
to Manitowoc and resided here ever since. Up to 10 years ago Mr. Schladweiler 
was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry.
Survivors are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Nelson of Detroit, Mrs. 
Elmer Kiel? of Little Kohler, Wis., and Mrs. Harold Halstrom of this city; three 
sons, Charles, Richard and Bernard, all of this city; one brother, Michael of 
Beechwood, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Prucha of River Falls, Wis., Mrs. 
John Fellenz of Kewauskum, Mrs. Mary Herriges of Menominee, Mich., and Sister 
Anastina of Rose college, Chicago, and one grandchild.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight 
until the hour of the funeral. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 
10:15 o’clock at the funeral home with the Rev. F. C. St. Clair of St. James 
Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1939  P.2
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[d. 12-26-1939/age 63 yrs./cause: cardiac decomesesation(sic) coronary disease]


KATHARINE SCHLADWEILER

Mrs. Katherine Schladweiler, 87, who had lived with a son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ploeckelmann, 1219 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Katharine Andres was born Dec. 19, 1876, at Reif Mills, daughter of 
the late Jacob and Elizabeth Nicolai Andrews. She was married to Gerhardt 
Schladweiler in April of 1903 at Reif Mills and the couple operated a cheese 
factory in the village before moving to Manitowoc in 1917. Mr. Schladweiler died 
Dec. 26, 1939.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ed Ploeckelmann and Mrs. Harold Holstrom 
of Manitowoc; three sons, Charles of Rosecrans, Bernard of Two Rivers and Richard 
of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph Andres of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. John Herrmann 
of Francis Creek and Mrs. John Bleser of Four Corners; 10 grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren. A daughter and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1965  P.11
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[d. 10-24-1964/age 87 yrs./widow of Gerhard Schladweiler]


RICHARD J. SCHLADWEILER

Man Slips on Ice, Taken to Hospital 
MANITOWOC-A Manitowoc man slipped on the ice and fell Wednesday morning in the 
700 block of Chicago St., according to the Manitowoc Police Dept. 
The man was identified as Richard J. Schladweiler of 1131 S. 17th St., who said 
he fell on the ice on his way to work.
Schladweiler was taken to Holy Family Hospital via ambulance.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1969  P. 12
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Changes Hospital 
MANITOWOC-Richard J. Schladweiler, 1131 S. 17th St., who told authorities he fell 
on ice on his way to work Wednesday morning, was removed from Holy Family Hospital 
to Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Thursday night by Manitowoc Ambulance Service. The 
accident occurred in the 700 block on Chicago Street, according to the Manitowoc 
Police Dept. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 24, 1969  P. 21
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Richard Schladweiler, 65, of 1?31 . 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been removed eight days ago from Holy 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after suffering head injuries in a fall on a north side 
street. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schladweiler was born Sep. 16, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gerhardt and 
Catherine Andres Schladweiler. He worked as an upholsterer at Ames Auto Trim and 
Upholstery Shop, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Bernard, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Harold 
Halstrom and Mrs. Ed Ploeckelmann of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1969  P. 3
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[d. 10-31-1969 at Green Bay WI/age 65 yrs.]
(28 Sep 1904/Oct 1969/SSDI)


ANNA I. TOMCHEK SCHLAGER

Ann I. Schlager, age 85, of 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 5, 
1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
It was Ann's request not to have any services with cremation to take place and burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 28, 1911, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Bror and Wilhelmina 
Carlson Johnson. She married Paul E. Schlager on June 7, 1947, in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in 1974.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Janice and Ron Breault, Manitowoc, 
Nancy Emrick, West St. Paul, Minn.; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul, two brothers and one sister.
Jens Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1996 P. A2
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Ann Johnson, C.J. Tomechek (sic) Are Married at Pelican Lake
Under an arch between two tall pine trees on the estate of William Johnson’s 
lodge at Pelican Lake Sunday afternoon, Mr. Johnson’s sister, Miss Ann, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Johnson, 3101 Meadow Lane, this city, stood with Clarence J. 
Tomechek, son of Mrs. Anna Tomechek, 913 Buffalo street, and pronounced marriage 
vows in a ceremony read by the Rev. Harvey Kahrs of Powers, Mich., at 3 o’clock.
The bride’s sister, Miss Hannah Johnson, went to Pelican Lake from Chicago to 
attend the bride as maid of honor, and Miss Charlotte M. Zahorik of this city 
was bridesmaid. Emil Swetlik of this city was best man and Patrick McCormick of 
Pelican Lake was groomsman.
Although most brides end the traditional rhyme of "something old, something new, 
something borrowed, something blue," with the "something blue," Miss Johnson 
carriet it to its completion with "a sixpence in her shoe." She wore a white 
sharkskin dress suit, luggage brown accessories and a corsage of bronze roses. 
Her sister wore a pink crepe jacket frock with dubonnet accessories and a corsage 
of cream colored roses and Miss Zahorik wore a light blue crepe jacket frock with 
navy accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
After the outdoor ceremony the bridal party and guests went to the lodge in which 
pine boughs, white bells, garden flowers and roses were arranged for the wedding 
dinner at 5 o’clock. 
(snip-a partial list of guests)
Immediately after the wedding dinner, Mr. Tomechek and his bride left on their 
honeymoon trip. They will tour through northern Wisconsin for a week and be at 
home after September 12th at 1222 Green street in this city. Mr. Tomechek is 
associated with the Northwestern Asbestos Cork Insulation company and Ms. Tomechek 
is a visitor for the county Pension department.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1938  P. 6
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[cremains/widow of Paul Schlager/bur. on Anna I. Tomcheck lot]


EMMA SCHLAGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Schlager, 51, 424 North Ninth street, who died 
Saturday in an Appleton hospital, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o’clock from the Sacred 
Heart church, the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Schlager, nee Emma Karas, was born in Mishicot in 1892 and came to this 
city with her parents 35 years ago. In 1914 she was married to Mr. Schlager. 
Survivors are the widower; two sons, George, in the armed services, Paul, of 
this city; daughter, Mrs. George Engelman of this city; brother, William, 
Sturgeon Bay; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Shupita, and Mrs. Anna Chadek, of this 
city, Mrs. Mary Levenhagen, Madison, Mrs. Joseph Dvork, Mishicot, Mrs. Russell 
Hendrickson, Two Rivers; and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1943  P. 2
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[d. 10-02-1943 at Appleton, WI/age 51 yrs./cause: cerebral thrombosis]
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KARAS-SCHLAEGER
The marriage of Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karas and Joseph 
Schlaeger, was solemnized at the bride's home Saturday afternoon, Judge Chloupek 
officiating. The couple was attended by Emil Schlaeger and Miss Bessie Reardon. 
After the ceremony the couple departed for a honeymoon trip north.
Mr. and Mrs. Schlaeger will reside here, the groom being associated with his 
father in the management of the Badger hotel.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 27, 1914 P. 4


GEORGE E. SCHLAGER

George E. Schlager, 62, who resided at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday in Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. 
Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. VFW Otto-Oas 
Post No. 659 will conduct services at the graveside.
Mr. Schlager was born March 10, 1915 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Anna Karas Schlager. He resided in Manitowoc all his life, attended Manitowoc 
Public Schools and retired due to illness. A veteran of World War II from 
November 1942 to January, 1946 with the U.S. Army, Mr. Schlager was a past 
member of VFW Otto-Oas Post No. 659.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. George (Florence) Engleman and a sister-in-
law, Mrs. Anna Schlager of Manitowoc; four nephews, James, Thomas and Wayne 
Engleman of Manitowoc and Robert Timchek of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and three nieces, 
Mrs. Ronald (Janice) Brault of Francis Creek, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Konitz of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Nancy Emrick of Minneapolis, Minn. A brother, Paul preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, March 2, 1978 - page 3
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[d. at Wood, WI/bur. on Joseph Schlager lot]


JOHANNA SCHLAGER

Mrs. Joseph Sleger (sic)  Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Joseph Sleger died at 1:30 p.m. today at her home, 424 North Ninth street, 
after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements and details will be published 
Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1933  P. 2
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SCHLAGER, Mrs. Jane (sic)-Age 63, resident, died at home Thursday. Born May 16, 
1870 in Bohemia, Jane Etersky came here as a child. Survived by a daughter, 
three sons, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral at St. James 
Episcopal church Monday at 2:00 p.m. Body at Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1933  P. 11
*********
[Jane Schlager/bur. 05-15-1933/age 63 yrs/cause: carcinona hepatic/bur. on Mrs. 
Joseph Schlager lot]


JOSEPH SCHLAGER    (d. 1930)

JOS. SCHLAGER DIES IN CITY THIS MORNING
An illness of two and one-half years duratiion at 4:30 o'clock this morning 
claimed the life of Joseph Schlager, 65, a pioneer resident of the county 
and city of Manitowoc. Death came at the family homestead at 422 North Ninth 
Street.
Born in Kellnersville, Mr. Schlager spent his entire lifetime in this county, 
coming to Manitowoc 20 years ago. Forty-seven years ago he married Miss Johanna 
Etersky who with four children, Emil, Jospeh and William, all of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Adolph Hammernik, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Zimma and Mrs. Beatrice 
Cecil, both of Chicago, a brother, John of Jackson, Minn., and nine grandchildren 
survive. His only fraternal affiliation was with the Eagles, being a member 
here for 17 years.
The remains are to be in state at the Wattawa and Urbanek mortuary from 7 to 
9 o'clock tonight, tomorrow and tomorrow evening and up until the time of the 
funeral on Wednesday.
Services will be held from the mortuary at 1:30 o'clock and from the St. James 
Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. William Hood officiating. Interment 
will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mar. 24, 1930 page 15
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[bur. 3-26-1930/age 65 yrs/cause: apoplexy]


JOSEPH SCHLAGER    (d. 1960)

Joseph Schlager, 73, of 424 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a short illness. 
Mr. Schlager was born July 6, 1886 at Branch, son of the late Joseph and Johanna 
Etersky Schlager. In 1914 he married the former Emma Karas at Manitowoc and for 
some years operated the Badger Hotel with his father. He later became a conductor 
on Manitowoc streetcars and when the city changed over to the bus system, he 
became a bus driver, retiring 10 years ago. His wife died in 1943.
Surviving are two sons, George and Paul of Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. George 
Engelman of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Clara Hammernick of Manitowoc and seven 
grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 2:30 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 29, 1960 page 73
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Funeral services for Joseph Schlager, 73, of 424 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W.R. Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
2:30 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1960 P. 3
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[d. 04-29-1960 at Sheboygan WI/age 73 yrs.]
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KARAS-SCHLAEGER
The marriage of Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karas and Joseph 
Schlaeger, was solemnized at the bride's home Saturday afternoon, Judge Chloupek 
officiating. The couple was attended by Emil Schlaeger and Miss Bessie Reardon. 
After the ceremony the couple departed for a honeymoon trip north.
Mr. and Mrs. Schlaeger will reside here, the groom being associated with his 
father in the management of the Badger hotel.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 27, 1914 P. 4


PAUL SCHLAGER

Paul E. Schlager, 53, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded Mr. Schlager by V.F.W. Post 
No. 659.
Mr. Schlager was born Mar. 13, 1920, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Emma 
Karas Schlager. He was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in the U.S. 
Navy in the Pacific Theater. He married Ann Johnson Tomchek June 7, 1947, at 
Manitowoc. He had been the manager of the Vets Club for more than 20 years. He was 
a life member of V.F.W. Post No. 659.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Robert Tomchek, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two 
daughters, Mrs. Nancy Emrick, of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Ronald (Janice) Breault, 
of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, George Schlager, and a sister, Mrs. George (Florence) 
Engleman, of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, a niece and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1974  P. 23
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[d. 01-23-1974/age 53 yrs./husband of Ann I. Tomchek Schlager/
bur. on Mrs. Ann I. Tomchek lot]


WILLIAM SCHLAGER

Find Body in River With No Identification
The body of an unidentified man, between 45 and 50 years old, was taken from the 
Manitowoc river where it was floating near the cement plant dock by police about 
8:30 p.m. Friday.
R. J. Van Deuren, wheelsman of the steamer Daniel McCool, saw the body drifting 
in the water and notified police. Taken to the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, 
the drowned man had no identification on him. The body was about five foot five 
inches tall and about 175 pounds with brown and grey hair.
No One Missing 
It was clad in blue shirt and overall pants and black, high workshoes. Coroner 
Theodore Teitgen said the drowned man apparently had been in the water for some 
time. Police have no record of a missing Manitowoc man of that description and 
surmise the recovered body was that of a transient.
New supposition is that the man was a crew member of one of the numerous lake 
freighters which have been unloading stone and coal at the docks of the Manitowoc 
Portland Cement company.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 26, 1947  P. 2
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Identify Body Found in River
The body of the man found in the river near the Portland Cement company dock Friday 
night has been tentatively identified as William Schlaeger (sic), 45, of 424 North 
Ninth street. 
Burial took place Saturday but the body is to be disinterred this afternoon for 
positive identification.
Albert Zastrow and William Waak, employes of the Ship Building company, told police 
they saw Schlaeger crossing the Soo line bridge near the cement plant at midnight 
Wednesday evening. Two of his brothers have identified a pocket knife and pocketpiece, 
belonging to their brother, which police found on the body after it was taken from 
the river.
Mr. Schlaeger has two brothers, Emil and Joseph, both of this city, and a sister, 
Mrs. Adolph Hamernik, also of Manitowoc.
His absence was not reported because, police said, he has often been away from home 
for days, doing odd jobs for farmers about the county.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 28, 1947  P. 6
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Identify Schlaeger Body; Burial This Afternoon 
Relatives of William Schlaeger, 45, of 424 North Ninth street, missing from home 
for several days, this afternoon identified the body of the man found in the river 
near the Portland Cement company dock Friday night as that of Mr. Schlaeger. The 
body was disinterred today for viewing by the relatives after having been buried 
Saturday, unidentified.
Funeral services for Mr. Schlaeger were held at 3 o'clock at Evergreen cemetery, 
with burial in the family lot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 29, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 07-23-1947/age 47 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Joseph Schlager lot]


ANNA SCHLEGELMILCH    (d. 1904)

Death claimed Mrs. Anna Schlegelmilch Saturday, her demise being due to the 
infirmities of advanced age. She was 72 years of age and came to Manitowoc 49 
years ago. A family of three sons and two daughters survives. The funeral will 
be held Tuesday from St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 29, 1904 P. 2
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Mrs. Simon Schlegelmilch, who has lived in our city for 49 yrs., 
died Sat. at age 72 from old age debility. She leaves 3 sons and 
2 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface 
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904
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Mrs. Anna Schlegelmilch, aged 72, nee Huck, died last Saturday at 
her home on the corner of Ninth and Division Street, of pneumonia. 
Her husband Simon Schlegelmilch died in May, 1876. Five children, 
Emil, Charles, Gustave, Louisa and Anna survive. Mrs. (sic) 
Schlegelmilch died in May, 1876. She was born in Germany coming 
to this country in 1852. The funeral took place Tuesday morning 
at St. Boniface's Church, the interment being at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 3, 1904  pg. 1
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[age 72 yrs./cause: pneumonia/buried on Simon Schlegelmilch lot]


ANNA SCHLEGELMILCH    (d. 1946)

Miss Anna Schlegelmilch, 79, died Thursday afternoon at St. Mary’s home for 
the Aged. Miss Schlegelmilch has made her home at St Mary’s for the past 15 
years. She was born in Manitowoc in 1867 and had always lived here.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Mary’s home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday 
and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body was moved to St. Mary’s 
this afternoon and will lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Time, October 25, 1946  P.2
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[age 79 yrs./bur. on Simon Schlegelmilch lot]


CHARLES SCHLEGELMILCH    (d. 1925)

OLD MILLER OF CITY PASSES AWAY, AGED 67 
Charles Schlegelmilch, aged 67, passed away at his home at 709 Franklin street 
yesterday afternoon death resulting of stomach trouble. The deceased was born 
in Manitowoc and has made this county his home all his life. He was employed as 
a miller at the Oriental Mills for over 40 years. He was a member of the Order 
of Odd Fellows and the local lodge will conduct the funeral.
On the fifth of December, 1880, he was married to Miss Caroline Herrmann, who 
besides one brother in Cooperstown, Emil, and two sisters, Louisa and Anna of 
this city, survive him.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Vogelsang 
undertaking parlors with burial at Evergreen. The Odd Fellows will have full 
charge of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 29, 1925  P. 2


LOUISE SCHLEGELMILCH    (d. 1941)

Miss Louise Schlegelmilch, 76, lifelong resident of this city, died yesterday 
afternoon at the St. Marys Home for the Aged. She has resided there the past 
13 years. 
Funeral services will be held from the chapel at the home Saturday at 7 a.m. 
with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Schlegelmilch was born in Manitowoc in 1864. A sister, Anna, of this city, 
is the only survivor. 
The body was moved to the St. Mary Home for the Aged this afternoon from the 
Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1941  P.12
********
[age 76 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on Simon Schlegelmilch lot]


LOUISE SCHLEGELMILCH    (d. 1959)

Mrs. Walter Schlegelmilch, 74, of 951 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday after-
noon at her home after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Schlegelmilch was born Louise Feuerpheil Oct. 25, 1884 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late William and Augusta Will Feuerpheil. She was married to Walter 
Schlegelmilch Dec. 18, 1923, at Sheboygan. They moved to Green Bay and lived 
there until 30 years ago when they moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. A. F. Amling, of Los Angeles, Calif., and several 
nieces and nephews. Her husband died in 1957.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1959  P.11
*******
[d. 06-28-1959/age 74 yrs./widow of Walter H. Schlegelmilch]


WALTER SCHLEGELMILCH

Walter H. Schlegelmilch, 67, of 951 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
following a heart attack while at work Friday afternoon at Braun Motor Co. 
garage, 1040 S. 10th St., where he was employed as a mechanic. Funeral services 
will be at 2 pm Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The son of the late Emil and Anna Selk Schlegelmilch was born in the Town of 
Cooperstown Dec. 29, 1889 and married Louise Feurfeil at Sheboygan Dec. 18, 
1923. The couple moved to Green Bay and came to Manitowoc to live in 1930. He 
was employed as an automobile mechanic.
Surviving are the wife; three brothers, Emil of Green Bay, Erwin of Denmark 
and Kurt of Maribel and a sister, Mrs. Frank Gust of Platteville.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm 
Sunday until 11 am Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., April 13, 1957 page M11
********
[d. 04-12-1957/age 67 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


ALMA L. SCHLEI

Mrs. Arthur C. Schlei, 51, nee Alma Luedtke, of 917 South 18th street, died 
Saturday afternoon following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schlei was born in this city in 1895 and 25 years ago was married to Mr. 
Schlei. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Lutheran congregation. 
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Elizabeth and son, Charles of this city; 
mother, Mrs. Emelie Luedtke of this city; and two brothers, William and Arthur 
of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved 
to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1946  P.2
********
[d. 10-05-1946/age 51 yrs./wife of Arthur C. Schlei]
********
At the German Lutheran parsonage yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Karl Machmueller 
officiating, Miss Alma Luedtke, daughter of Mrs. William Luedtke, 716 N. Tenth 
St., and Arthur Schlei, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schlei, South Eighteenth 
Street, were united in marriage. The attendants were Miss Ruth Schlei and William 
Luedtke. A reception was held at the home of the bride where a dinner was served 
to a large number of invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Schlei have gone on a wedding 
trip to Chicago and other points and upon their return will take up their 
residence at 918 South Eighteenth Street. The bridegroom is associated with his 
father in the dray business.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 8, 1921


ARTHUR C. SCHLEI

Arthur C. Schlei, 72, of 1210A Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schlei was born Feb. 5, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Caroline Kirchner Schlei. He was associated with his father in the Schlei Dray 
Line and also worked at Huchthausen Hardware. He married Alma Luedtke at 
Manitowoc in 1921, and she preceded him in death in October, 1946 and on April 1, 
1950, he married Mary Lou Groffman and she died April 16, 1961. Mr. Schlei was a 
veteran of World War I, member of the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88, 
charter member of the Lutheran Men’s Club and belonged to the male choir.
Survivors include a son, the Rev. Charles Schlei, of Hortonville; a daughter, Mrs. 
Paul (Elizabeth) Pleuss, of Manitowoc; a brother, Arnold W., of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Herman Meisner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Philip Hallock of San Marcus, 
Tex., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1968  P.6
*******
(b. 5 Feb. 1896/d. May 1968/SSDI)
[d. 05-09-1963/age 72 yrs.]
*******
At the German Lutheran parsonage yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Karl Machmueller 
officiating, Miss Alma Luedtke, daughter of Mrs. William Luedtke, 716 N. Tenth 
St., and Arthur Schlei, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schlei, South Eighteenth 
Street, were united in marriage. The attendants were Miss Ruth Schlei and William 
Luedtke. A reception was held at the home of the bride where a dinner was served 
to a large number of invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Schlei have gone on a wedding 
trip to Chicago and other points and upon their return will take up their 
residence at 918 South Eighteenth Street. The bridegroom is associated with his 
father in the dray business.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 8, 1921


AUGUST F.J. SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1887:
Death of 58-year old August Schlei last Sat. noon, July 30. He was a resident of
17th St., 3rd Ward, and has been ill for a long time, the last three months bedridden.


AUGUSTA SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1897:
Mrs. Auguste Schley of Manitowoc died here Sun. evening of a heart attack.
She was born 17 May 1834 in Neu-Strelitz, Mecklenburg, and leaves 6 grown
children. Her husband died many years ago. The burial will take place this 
afternoon at the city cemetery.
*******
[bur. 08-10-1897/age 64 yrs./cause: tumor in abdomen]


CAROLINA SCHLEI   (d. 1897)

Died – Wednesday morning, Mrs. Caroline Schlei, aged 71 years. The cause of her 
death was heart disease with which she had been trouble for some time past. She 
leaves three sons and a husband to mourn her death. The funeral services will be 
held at the Friedens Church this forenoon and from there the remains will be 
taken to Manitowoc for interment. 
Brillion News, July 16, 1897
*******
[cause: paralysis]


CAROLINE SCHLEI    (d. 1956)

Mrs. Charles Schlei, __ (photo), of 918 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the first German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Vicar George Enderle officiating. Burial will be 
at Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Caroline Kirchner, Mrs. Schlei was born Dec. 28, 1889, the daughter 
of the late August and Dorothea Kirchner. On Sept. 22, 1894, she was married 
to the late Charles Schlei, founder of the C. Schlei Dray Line of Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schlei is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herman Meisner of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Phillip Hallock of San Marcos, Tex.; two sons Arthur and Arnold of 
Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Hoome, 
Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church 
to lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1956  P.23
********
[d. 08-08-1956/age 86 yrs./bur. on Charles Schlei lot]


CHARLES SCHLEI    (d. 1955)

Charles Schlei, 85, of 918 S. 18th St., founder of the Schlei Dray Line, Inc., 
former..(1 line underinked)..in the Manitowoc Marine band, died Sunday morning 
at the Holy Family Hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 21, 1869, in this city and attended Manitowoc schools. On Sept. 
22, 1894, he married Miss Caroline Kirchner. He established a dray line in 
Manitowoc and as the business expanded he incorporated the firm as the Schlei 
Drey Line Inc. 
When a young man he joined the Manitowoc Marine Band and played the bass drum. 
He remained active in the band for 40 years. He was an elder and trustee of the 
German Lutheran congregation and a member of the male choir of the church.
Schlei also took an active interest in the Manitowoc Savings and Loan Assn., and 
served a number of years as a director. Voters of the Fifth ward sent him to the 
City Council to represent them. He served four years. He retired from active 
business six years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Schlei observed their 60th wedding anniversary last September. 
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Arthur and Arnold of this city; two daughters, 
Mrs. Herman Meisner of this city and Mrs. Philip Hallock of San Marcos, Tex.; 
nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Fuenral Home. The casket will be moved 
to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1955  P.2
********
[d. 03-20-1955/age 85 yrs.]
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SCHLEI BUYS FUNERAL OUTFIT
Charles Schlei, who operates a dray line in the city, has purchased the automobile 
hearse and complete funeral equipment formerly owned by Henry Meisner. The purchase 
includes auto and horse hearses, pall bearers carriage, hacks, flower rig etc. and 
Mr. Schlei will continue the equipment in service, planning to operate from his 
home. The equipment is one of the most complete in the city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1


CHARLES SCHLEI SR.    (d. 1898)

DEATH OF CHAS. SCHLEI, SR.
Chas. Schlei, Sr., died last Sunday evening after a protracted illness. He was 
born in Germany in 1825. He emigratged to Manitowoc in 1864, where he resided 
till 1892 when he moved to Brillion where he has since resided. His wife died 
July 14, 1897. He was the father of five children, two girls and three boys. 
His daughters are both dead. Three sons survive him, two of them, Wm and Chas., 
residing here. The third, Emil, resides in Milwaukee. Funeral services were 
held at the Friedens church here Tuesday forenoon. The remains were taken to 
Manitowoc Tuesday on the noon train where the remains were interred. 
Brillion News, July 22, 1898
*******
[cause: chronic myocarditis]


KARL SCHLEI    (d. 1918)

SAD DEATH OF KARL SCHLEY (sic), 20, ILL ONLY A FEW DAYS
Blood Poisoning Developes from Tonsolitis and Causes Death of Promising Youth
One of the most pathetic deaths the city has been called upon to mourn in
years was that of Karl Schley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schley, South 
Eighteenth street, who died at the hospital Saturday evening, a few hours
after having been removed to the institution. Death was due to blood poisoning,
developed from tonsilitis from which the young man had suffered for a week. An
operation was deemed inadvisable.
Karl Schley was but 20 years of age and this week was to have returned to his
studies at Marquette college, where he would have completed his course in
dentistry this year and received his diploma. He was born in this city on Aug.
22, 1898, and attended the Lutheran school and later graduated from the high
school with the class of 1916. He immediately entered Marquette college to take
up the study of dentistry and had completed two years of his work and would 
have graduated the coming year.
During the vacation period the unfortunate young man had been assisting his
father in his business and up to Friday continued at his task. On Saturday
morning his condition became serious and he was removed to the hospital and a
few hours later passed away.
Deceased is survived by his parents, two brothers, Arthur, at Camp Colt, 
Pennsylvania, Arnold, Laura and Ruth of this city. He was prominent in the
Lutheran Young Men's society and was popular with a large circle of friends.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 3, 1918  p.6
********
Arthur Schlei is here from Gettysburg on a leave of absence to attend the 
funeral of his brother. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 4, 1918  P.3
*******
[bur. 09-04-1918/cause: general sepsis/bur. on Charles Schlei lot]
*******
(From 1900 Manitowoc ward 5 census: 
Charles Schlei age 31; Lina age 31; Arthur age 4; Carl age 1)


LOUISE SCHLEI

Name: Schlei, Louise
D.: 10/7/1877
B.: 9/1852
Reg. D.: 12/27/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Germany
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. H. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Carl Schlei
M.: Caroline Schlei
Cause of Death: Dropsy & Consumption
Pg. #: v.1 p.244
********


MARTHA SCHLEI

One of the twins which were recently born here to the family 
of Charles Schlei, died Wed. last week of bronchitis and was 
buried Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904
*******
[bur. 04-28-1904/cause: pneumonia]


MARY LULU SCHLEI

Mrs. Arthur Schlei, 61, of 805 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was taken after a coronary
attack earlier at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schlei was born Mary Lou Groffman Sept. 7, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter
of the late George and Lulu Noyes Groffman. She attended local schools and
was married to Arthur Schlei April 1, 1950, at Manitowoc. She was treasurer
of the City Homemakers Club.
Survivors include her husband; a son, (private); a daughter, private; a
brother, George, of Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Alice, of Beloit and four
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30
a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may
be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1961  p.19
********
[Mary Lulu Schlei/d. 04-16-1961/age 61 yrs./bur. on Mrs. George Groffman lot]


MYRTLE A. SCHLEI

Myrtle A. Schlei, age 91, formerly of 1119 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven D. Olson will 
officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Myrtle Ellestad was born February 28, 1907, in Sun Prairie, Wis., 
daughter of the late Ole and Mayme Miller Ellestad. She attended schools at 
Clarks Mills and graduated from Valders High School. She also graduated from 
the Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College. She married William Schlei in 
1927 in Valders. He preceded her in death June 17, 1951. She was a member of 
First Lutheran Church, and a former member of the Manitowoc Eagles Auxiliary.
Survivors include one son and two daughters-in-law, Gerald and Liz Schlei, 
Manitowoc, and Carol Zigmund, Manitowoc; one son-in-law, Eugene Dvorachek, 
Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Digel, 
Manitowoc, and Lorraine Drumm, Manitowoc; a special friend Mary Jansky, 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, William; two daughters, Sharon Dvorachek and Sandra 
Schlei; one son, William O. Schlei; one sister, Florence Henriott.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1998 P. 2
*********
Funeral Services for Myrtle A. Schlei, age 91, formerly of 1119 New York Ave.,
Manitowoc, who died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical
Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at the
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven D. Olson will
officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 1998


SANDRA K. SCHLEI

Sandra K. Schlei, 42, a resident of 1119 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, February 21, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 1990, at Reinbold 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will 
officiate and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born April 12, 1947, at Manitowoc, daughter of Myrtle A. Ellestad 
Schlei and the late William F. Schlei. She grew up and was educated at Adams 
Grade School and later worked at the Holiday House for 17 years. She enjoyed 
listening to music. She married Gilbert Joshop on October 7, 1978, at 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her mother, Myrtle Schlei of Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, William and Carol Schlei of Manitowoc, Gerald and Elizabeth 
Schlei of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Eugene Dvorachek of Manitowoc; a 
special friend, Mary Jansky of Manitowoc; neices, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Dvorachek.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on 
Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to the time of services at 11 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
*******
[age 42 yrs./bur. on Mrs. William F. Schlei lot]


ROBERT SCHLEI

Robert Schlei, 68, of 1808 Washington street, died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral service will be held at 
2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the 
Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Manitowoc in 1878, he lived here throughout his lifetime. He was 
employed as a butcher and then by the C. Schlei dray line. He retired about 
12 years ago.
He never married and is survived by his brother, Charles. 
The body will lie in state from Wednesday noon until the time of the services 
on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1946  P.2
********
[d. 08-06-1946/age 68 yrs./bur. on August Schlei lot]


VELMA P. SCHLEI

Velma P. Schlei, age 62, of 1606 Washington S., Manitowoc, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 
2001 at North Star II Adult Family Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate. Burial of her 
cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Velma was born Oct. 10, 1938 in Newcastle, England, daughter of the late William and 
Maude Dawson Plant.
Survivors include one son, Gerald R. Schlei, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-
law, Dawn Turner, Manitowoc, and Angela and Jay St. Louis, Chandler, Ariz.; three 
grandchildren, Bradley and Ashley Turner, Manitowoc, and Samantha St. Louis, Chandler, 
Ariz.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m.
A special thanks to Mary Ann Peaslee, Diane Seidl, and Rosie for their care and concern.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 2001  P. A3
*********
[cremation]


WILLIAM F. SCHLEI

William F. Schlei, 53, of 1818 South 15th street, Manitowoc, died Sunday after-
noon at the Holy Family hospital, following a three weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Collins in 1898 and in 1927 married Miss Myrtle Ellestad at 
Valders. They located in Manitowoc where Mr. Schlei had been employed at the 
Aluminum Goods company.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Sharon and Sandra of Manitowoc; two sons, 
Pfc. William O., with the marine corps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Gerald at 
home.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc after 3:30 
p.m., Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to 
lie in state until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1951  P.4
********
[d. 06-17-1951/age 52 yrs.]


ALICE M. SCHLEIS

Alice M. Schleis, age 90, a resident of 830 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
January 18, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Schleis will be celebrated by Rev. Mathew 
Simonar at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Saturday, January 22, 2000, 
at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Alice was born May 4, 1909, in the town of Maple Grove, Wis., daughter of the late 
James and Mary Bohman Gill. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1927. She 
married Wencel D. Schleis, August 2, 1938, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. They were privileged to celebrate their 60th anniversary, August 2, 1998. 
Mr. Schleis preceded her in death, March 14, 1999. She was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include three children, Donald (Marilyn) Schleis, Dorothy (Ronald) Opichka, 
all of Manitowoc, James (Judy) Schleis, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Florence Johanek, 
Kathryn (Clarence) Jerabek, all of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Larelda Gill of rural 
Reedsville; also nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, George 
and John Gill, two sisters, Grace Clark and Laura Maney.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Saturday, 10 a.m. until the time 
of mass at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Schleis family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 2000 P. A2


CEIL M. SCHLEIS

Ceil M. Schleis, age 78, of 633 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, died Thursday, November 26, 
1998, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 30, 1998, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born February 13, 1920, in Antigo, daughter of the late Frank and Mary 
Steuck Augustin. On August 29, 1939, she married Edward H. Schleis at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ceil started her employment at National Tinsel Factory 
in 1971 retiring in 1987.
Survivors include her husband, Edward H. Schleis, Manitowoc; four daughters and 
three sons-in-law, Patricia and Edward McIntyre, Sun Prairie, Ann and Pat Kraemer, 
Manitowoc, Kathleen and Allen Kluczinske, Two Rivers, and Jean; four sons and three 
daughters-in-law, Edward F. and Joyce Schleis, Manitowoc, Jack and Marge Schleis, 
Manitowoc, Tom and Ginney Schleis, Madison, Ron Schleis, Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 
10 great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Edward Krupski, Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Eugene Augustin, Milwaukee and Clarence Augustin, Manitowoc. She is also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ceil was preceded in death by 
an infant son; three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 5-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Bill Klein.
The Schleis family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Drs. 
Halverson, Benham and Matthews along with Holy Family Home Care and Hospice and to 
others for all their concern and help. Your thoughtfulness and support will always be 
remembered. God bless you all.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1998 P. A2


EDWARD HENRY SCHLEIS

Edward H. Schleis, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday afternoon, 
April 23, 2006, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
He was born Dec. 8, 1917, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Frank and Anna (Vondrachek) Schleis. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. 
Army serving during World War II. On Aug. 29, 1939, he married the former 
Cecelia H. Augustin at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death Nov. 26, 1998. Ed was a mechanic at Yanda Motors, Manitowoc, 
for many years, retiring in 1978. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law: Patricia (Edward) 
McIntyre, Marshall; Ann (Pat) Kraemer, Peoria, Ariz.; Kathleen (Allen) 
Kluczinske, Manitowoc; Jean Schleis; three sons and two daughters-in-law: 
Edward (Joyce) Schleis, Jack (Marge) Schleis and Ron Schleis, all of Manitowoc. 
Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother: 
Adolph (Roberta) Schleis, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by an infant son; a son and daughter-in-law: Tom 
and Ginny Schleis; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Joseph and Ann Schleis; 
Wenzel and Alice Schleis; Peter and Marie Schleis; Frank Schleis; and a 
sister: Anna Schleis.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's 
Home for their care and compassion shown towards Ed and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 2006


IONE SCHLEIS

Ione Schleis, age 90, formerly of 2122 Granger Rd., passed away, 
Thursday evening, October 12, 1995, at the Park Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, October 16, 1995, 
at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. James Barnes will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born October 4, 1905, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Max 
and Libbie Albrecht Seidl. She attended schools and graduated from 
the Kewaunee High School in 1923. She married Ervin C. Schleis, 
September 15, 1930, in Kewaunee. The couple came to Manitowoc to 
make their home.
Survivors include one son, Roger and Sharon Schleis, Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren, Jay and his wife, Karen Schleis, Cameron, Wis., 
Jeffrey and his wife, Cheryl Schleis, Holmen, Wis., Heather and her 
husband, Brian Roberts, Madison; six great-grandchildren, Kayna, 
Bradey, Jenna and Daniel Schleis, Sam and Joel Roberts; other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 
husband, Ervin, and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Monday until 
the time of service. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's United 
Methodist Church Garden of Rememberance Fund.
The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1995 P. A2
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[widow of Irvin Schleis]
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Miss Ione Seidl and Schleis Wed
KEWAUNEE-Miss Ione Seidl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Seidl, Kewaunee, 
became the bride of Irvin Schleis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schleis, 
West Kewaunee, at a ceremony performed at the Holy Rosary Catholic 
church here Monday morning at nine o'clock, by the Rev. W.C. Kubale.
The bride wore a beautiful dress of white chiffon and a veil and carried 
a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Adelaide Schleis, who wore 
a gown of peach crepe de chine, and carried an arm bouquet. Stanley 
Schleis attended the groom .
The bride has always lived in Kewaunee where she attended the local 
schools, graduating from the Kewaunee High school with the class of 
1923. Until her marriage she was employed as a stenographer at the 
Kewaunee Manufacturing company. The groom also attended the Kewaunee 
school, and later took up the barber trade at Milwaukee, which occupation 
he now follows at Manitowoc.
A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, a wedding 
dinner being served to about 200 guests. The home was decorated in yellow 
and white.
The young couple are taking a trip to Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska and plan 
to be gone about two weeks, after which time they will make their home at 
930 South 19th Street, Manitowoc.
Algoma Record Herald, Friday, September 19, 1930 P. 8


IRVIN C. SCHLEIS

Irvin C. Schleis, age 89, formerly of 2122 Granger Rd., Manitowoc, who had been 
residing at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, passed away Sunday, March 20, 
1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 1994, at the Jens 
Funeral Home. Rev. James Barnes, Pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church 
will officiate with burial to take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 2, 1905, in Kewaunee, son of the late Charles and Josephine 
Stangel Schleis. He attended schools in Kewaunee and later graduated from 
Milwaukee Barber School. He married Ione Seidl on September 15, 1930, in Kewaunee, 
returning to make their home in Manitowoc, where he was a barber for over 60 
years.
He is survived by his wife, Ione, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger 
and Sharon Schleis, Manitowoc; a sister, Adelaide Schleis, Green Bay; three 
grandchildren, Jay and his wife, Karen Schleis, Cameron, Wis., Jeffrey and his 
wife Cheryl Schleis, Holmen, Wis., Heather and her husband, Brian Roberts, Madison; 
five great grandchildren, Jena and Daniel Schlies (sic), Cameron, Dayna and Bradey 
Schlies (sic), Holmen, and Samuel Roberts, Madison, other relatives and friends 
also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 
the time of service at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Garden Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1994 P. A2
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Miss Ione Seidl and Schleis Wed
KEWAUNEE-Miss Ione Seidl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Seidl, Kewaunee, 
became the bride of Irvin Schleis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schleis, 
West Kewaunee, at a ceremony performed at the Holy Rosary Catholic 
church here Monday morning at nine o'clock, by the Rev. W.C. Kubale.
The bride wore a beautiful dress of white chiffon and a veil and carried 
a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Adelaide Schleis, who wore 
a gown of peach crepe de chine, and carried an arm bouquet. Stanley 
Schleis attended the groom .
The bride has always lived in Kewaunee where she attended the local 
schools, graduating from the Kewaunee High school with the class of 
1923. Until her marriage she was employed as a stenographer at the 
Kewaunee Manufacturing company. The groom also attended the Kewaunee 
school, and later took up the barber trade at Milwaukee, which occupation 
he now follows at Manitowoc.
A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, a wedding 
dinner being served to about 200 guests. The home was decorated in yellow 
and white.
The young couple are taking a trip to Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska and plan 
to be gone about two weeks, after which time they will make their home at 
930 South 19th Street, Manitowoc.
Algoma Record Herald, Friday, September 19, 1930 P. 8


MARILYN LOIS (MROTEK) SCHLEIS

Marilyn L. Schleis, age 61, of 1705 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, Nov. 26, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
She was born Aug. 15, 1944, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edmund and S
ylvia Raduenz Mrotek. Marilyn was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
class of 1962. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married Donald Schleis at St. Andrew 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Marilyn was employed at Copps Food Center for over 
35 years. 
Survivors include her husband: Donald Schleis, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-
law: Carolyn and Scott Hidde, New London; a son: Bill Schleis, Manitowoc; two 
grandchildren: Tyler and Kayla Hidde; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Evelyn 
Coffman, Sullivan, Mo.; Jane Ashbaugh, Renton, Wash.; and Dorothy and John Dlapa, 
Milwaukee; two brothers: LeRoy Mrotek, Appleton, and James Mrotek, Arlington, 
Ill.; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: James and Judy Schleis, Bothell, 
Wash.; and Dorothy and Ronald Opichka, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two 
brothers: Donald Mrotek, who died in the Korean Conflict, and Robert Mrotek; 
two brothers-in-law: Arvin Coffman and William Ashbaugh; and her father-in-law 
and mother-in-law: Wencel and Alice Schleis. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand 
Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M., with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2005


WENCEL D. SCHLEIS

Wencel D. Schleis, age 87, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
formerly of 830 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, at the 
center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
William Zimmer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 15, 1911, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Frank and Anna Vondrachek Schleis. He was employed for over 36 years at 
White House Milk Company from where he retired. He married Alice Gill on 
August 2, 1938, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Last fall, they had 
the honor of celebrating 60 years of marriage. Encel was a member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church for over 50 years and was an usher there for over 42 years. 
Wencel as an honorary member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Judy 
Schleis, Seattle, Wash., Donald and Marilyn Schleis, Manitowoc one daughter and 
son-in-law, Dorothy and Ronald Opichka, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Schleis, Manitowoc, Adolph 
and Roberta Schleis, New Mexico; other relatives and friends. He was prceded in 
death by three brothers, Peter, Joseph and Frank Schleis; and one sister, Anna 
Schleis.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1999  P. A2


WENZEL B. SCHLEIS    (d. 1975)

Wenzel B. Schleis, 70, of 1216A S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale 0. Tutje will officiate with
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Schleis was born Aug. 24. 1904, in Kewaunee County, son of the late 
Stephen and Mary Cherney Schleis. He was a Manitowoc resident since 1969 and 
was employed for a drug company until his retirement. Survivors include a 
brother. Stephen, of Rt. 3, Luxemburg, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Steinert and 
Mrs. Frank Bosdeck, of Milwaukee and nephews and nieces. Friends may call 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter June 6, 1975  pg. 3


WILHELMINA C. "MINNA" SCHLEIS

Wilhelmina (Minna) Schleis, age 87, of 202 West Mission Rd., Green Bay, died 
Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at Dorchester Nursing Home, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 17, 1999, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Rev. Roy 
Rose, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born March 4, 1912, in Newton, daughter of the late Alex J. and Ella 
Huebner Duveneck. Wilhelmina was a graduate of First German Ev. Lutheran School 
and then attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 
1930. On February 14, 1938, she married Jacob R. Glesner. He preceded her 
in death on October 25, 1962. She then married Orville J. Schleis on June 6, 
1964. 
He preceded her in death April 3, 1979. Wilhelmina was a secretary at Mirro 
Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, for seven years (1931-1938).  She then became 
employed for 31 years with Fort Howard Paper Company of Green Bay as a secretary 
in the Sales Division. Wilhelmina was then employed with Air Conditioning & Heating 
Specialists from 1970-1981. As an Office Manager. She also was the Secretary-
Treasurer of the Fort Howard Quarter Century Club for 29 years. Wilhelmina's 
memberships include the following: St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, Green 
Bay, Badger States Telephone Pioneer Chapter 19000; Independent Telephone Pioneer 
Association; Road Runners International and Fort Howard Key Club.
Survivors include one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Amy Lynne and George 
Zachariasen, Egg Harbor; one step-granddaughter, Christina Zachariasen; one sister 
and brother-in-law, Leona and Donald Thiele, Manitowoc; two brothers, Carl Duveneck, 
Elroy Duveneck, both of Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Duveneck, Manitowoc. 
She is also survived by seven nephews, Allen Thiele, Charles Thiele, William Thiele, 
John Kaminski, Kent Duveneck, Kevin Duveneck and Keith Duveneck; two nieces, Kristin 
Erdmann and Dawn Erdmann, along with great nephews, great nieces, cousins, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Freida Duveneck 
and Irma Kaminski; one brother, Alfred Duveneck; one sister-in-law, Marion Duveneck; 
one brother-in-law, John Kaminski and one niece, Nancy Behrendt
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Friday, fro 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A Memorial Fund has been established for St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 514 South 
Clay, Green Bay, WI  54301. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1999  P. A2
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(Wilhelmina Duveneck/Glesner Schleis)


BERTHA (BARTEL) SCHLEISLEDER

Death claimed Mrs. Bertha Schliesleder (sic) , nee Bartel, Wednesday evening 
at the Holy Family hospital from a heart condition at the age of 64. She had 
resided at 1907 Western avenue. 
A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Mrs. Schliesleder was born April 30, 1880. 
In 1910 she was married to Mr. Schliesleder who died shortly after their 
marriage.
Survivors are three brothers, Al Bartel, Milwaukee; Arthur and Charles Bartel, 
both of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Alex Zeischold, city; and Mrs. Walter 
Zeischold, San Diego, Calif. 
The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schei funeral home, and friends may 
call to pay their respects there from noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. At 
that hour the body will be taken to the first German Evangelical Lutheran 
church for funeral services at 2 p.m. that afternoon. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
will be the officiating clergyman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1944  P.2
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[d. 11-15-1944/age 64 yrs./bur. on Edward Bartel lot]


GERTRUDE (WILDA) SCHLEISLEDER

Mrs. Gertrude Schliesleder (sic), 67, of 624 N. Tenth St., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday night of a heart attack at the home.
Funeral plans will be announced Tuesday by the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc.
She was born Gertrude Wilda April 13, 1889, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wilda and in 1909 was married to Louis Schilesleder Jr.
Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. Alyce Johnson and Mrs. Dan 
Mrotek of Manitowoc and Mrs. George Coral of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar 
Helinski and Miss Mayme Wilda of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1956 P.15
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Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Schliesleder (sic), 67, (photo) of 724 N. 
Tenth St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday night, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday 
at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. F. C. St. Clair will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1956  P. 25
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[d. 04-15-1956/age 67 yrs.]
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Wedded Ten Days Ago
Well Known Young Couple Steal March on Friends Wed at Milwaukee
Wedded at Milwaukee ten days ago while there for a day, Miss Gertrude Wilda and 
Louis Schleisleder Jr.,, have just made announcement of the event which is a 
surprise to friends who, while expecting the Cupid had made a conquest of the two 
hearts, had no intimation of an early marriage. Mr. Schleisleder is a son of Louis 
Schlesleder of Schleisler Bros. and is a taylor employed by the firm. Miss Wilda 
is a daughter of Anton Wilda, Buffalo Street and one of the city's fairest girls. 
The young couple will reside here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Aug. 25, 1909
(Note: She is Sleisleder in the cemetery; he is Schliesleder)


ALBERT H. SCHLEUNES

Albert H. Schleunes, age 94, of 1211 S. 7th St., Manitowoc, passed away Monday 
evening, February 23, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, 
following brief illness.
The children honored their father's request for a Private Family Funeral. The 
funeral officiated by Pastor Stephen Schuette with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born on March 22, 1903, at the family homestead near Kiel, Wis., and was 
the son of Fred and Minnie (Mueller) Schleunes. On December 26, 1934, he married 
the former Ramona Anklam of Weyauwega, Wis. She preceded him in death on 
December 13, 1989. He was a graduate of Kiel High School and the University of 
Wisconsin-Oshkosh and he studied music at the University of Wisconsin-Madson, 
Northwestern University and the VanderCook School of Music in Chicago. He taught 
biology, physics and band in Markesan,Weyauwega and Marshfield, Wis., where his 
bands won state, regional and national competitions. After teaching for 20 years, 
he began a second career and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 
Davenport, Iowa. In 1946, upon completion of his studies, he and his family moved 
to Manitowoc where he practiced chiropractic or over 40 years. Locally, he was a 
member of and held offices in First Reformed United Church of Christ, Mason Lodge, 
Shrine Club, Wisconsin Band Masters Association, Retired Teachers Association, 
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association and Optimist Club. In his later years his 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him much joy. He also loved 
swimming at his northwoods cottage, hiking in his woods near Kiel and taking 
long walks with his devoted dog, Tammy.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jim Davis, Minneapolis; 
two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Nancy Schleunes, Galen and Ann Schleunes, 
Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, June Anklam, Weyauwega; seven grandchildren, Jeff 
and Scott Davis, Darcy Davis, Smallwood, Steven and Stacey Schleunes, Andy and 
Amy Schleunes; three great grandchildren, Laura and Lisa Davis, Scott Schleunes. 
In addition to his wife, Ramona, he was preceded in death by his parents; his 
brother, Harold; and his brother-in-law, Alvin Anklam.
Memorials may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ or to the 
Manitowoc County Human Society.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1998  P. 2


RAMONA A. SCHLEUNES

Ramona Anklam Schleunes, 80, of 1211 S. 7th Street, Manitowoc, died early 
Wednesday morning, December 13, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Private services will be held 11 am Thursday at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Steve Schuette will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schleunes, nee Ramona Anklam, was born December 2, 1909 at Waupaca, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Otto and Ida Anklam. She attended schools in Weyauwega, the 
University of Wisconsin School of Nursing at Madison and studied at the Layton 
School of Art. She married Albert Schleunes on December 26, 1934 at Weyauwega, 
Wisconsin. The couple lived in Weyauwega where her husband taught and in Davenport, 
Iowa and Manitowoc where he practiced Chiropractic until his retirement. Mrs. 
Schleunes was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, having served 
as Deacon and President of the Church Council and a former member of the Ladies Aid. 
She had served on the Board of Directors of Family Service and the Bensonville Home, 
Bensonville, IL. Mrs. Schleunes was a member of the Eastern Star, the Two Rivers 
Shrine Auxiliary and a former member of the Manitowoc Marine Band Auxiliary and 
the Wisconsin Chiropractic Auxiliary, as well as the Optimist Club Auxiliary. Friends 
recognized Ramona for her artistic designs and crafts.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Albert Schleunes; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Sherry and Jim Davis of Minneapolis; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Nancy 
Schleunes and Galen and Ann Schleunes of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Alvin and June Anklam of Weyauwega; grandchildren: Jeff, Scott and Darcy Davis, 
Steven and Stacey Schleunes, Andy and Amy Schleunes and one great grandchild, Laura 
Davis.
The survivors honor Ramona Schleunes’ request for a private family funeral. In lieu 
of flowers, memorials may be designated to benefit the Organ Fund of First Reformed 
Church, The Salvation Army or the Manitowoc County Humane Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 13, 1989 page B10
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[wife of Albert Schleunes]


AMELIA SCHLEY

Mrs. Karl J. (Amelia) Schley, 90, 1406 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon in a Manitowoc hospital, following a brief illness. The former 
Amelia L. Quade-Fager was born January 3, 1888 in Montpelier and married Schley 
January 6, 1909. He preceded her in death March 30, 1966.
Surviving are three sons, Robert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Alphon, La Mesa, Calif., 
and Ormie, Chilton, a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Esther) Rasmussen of Manitowoc; 
18 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven 
brothers, four sisters and three grandchildren.
The funeral was held Tuesday in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Norval W. Koch officiating. Burial was in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, June 29, 1978 page 6
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[widow of Karl Schley]
(Amelia Schley 03 Jan 1888 Jun 1978/SSDI)


KARL SCHLEY

Karl Julius Schley, 83, Rt. 4, Chilton, died recently at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton. Mr. Schley was born July 31, 1882 at Maribel, son of the 
late John and Ida Schley. He married Amelia Fager Jan. 6, 1906 at Luxemburg 
and the couple lived in the Melnik area 22 years; Mishicot area 17 years; 
Manitowoc, 3 years and since 1951 had been residing at rural Chilton.
Besides his wife, survivors include three sons, Alphon of San Diego, Calif., 
Ormie, Chilton, Robert, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Esther) Rasmussen, 
Manitowoc; two brothers, Louis, Maribel; Albert, Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. 
Henry Gauger, Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Olp, Brillion; 17 grandchildren and 
15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, April 7, 1966 page 8
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[d. 3-30-1966, Chilton, WI/age 83 yrs]


LEONA F. SCHLEY

Leona F. Schley, age 91, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 27, 1998, at the 
center.
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. (TODAY) Wednesday, December 30, 1998, at 
First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Bitter officiated with 
burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Leona was born July 31, 1907, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and 
Sophia Dickert Holtz. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1925. On July 11, 1931, she married Paul R. Schley at First German Ev. 
Lutheran Church. Leona and Paul resided in Whitelaw and worked side by side at 
the Whitelaw office of the Maribel State Bank for many years. Mr. Schley preceded 
her in death on April 8, 1972. In 1979, she moved to Manitowoc. Leona was a 
member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilynn Behmer, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, 
David (Shirley) Brick Spokane, Wash., Barbara Brick Crystal Lake, Ill., Jeffrey 
Brick, Poplar Grove, Ill., Susan (David) Bergemann, Farrnington, Mich., Darrell 
(Kimberly) Behmer, Crystal Lake, Ill.; eleven great-grandchildren: one brother 
and sister-in-law, Arnold and Rae Holtz, Charleston, S.C.; other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one 
daughter, Eunice Brick; one brother, Victor Holtz; and one son-in-law, Ray Behmer.
Memorials would be appreciated to Frist German Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the Schley Family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1998
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[d. 12-27-1998/age 91 yrs.]


PAUL R. SCHLEY

Paul R. Schley, 63, of Whitelaw, died Saturday morning at home following 
a coronary.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John-St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schley was born March 22, 1909, at Maribel, son of the late William 
and Hannah Jaeger Schley. He married Leona Holtz July 11, 1931, at Manitowoc. 
He was a member of the church council, the Valders school board, Whitelaw 
Lions and Manitowoc County Bankers Assn. He was employed at the Maribel State 
Bank, Witelaw office since April 7, 1934.
Survivors include his wife and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Arthur, of Maribel; and six grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Monday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1972
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[d. 04-08-1972/age 63 yrs.]


HERMAN A. SCHLIEP

Dies at Camp Dodge
Messages received here this morning told of the death, of Spanish 
influenza, at Camp Dodge, Ia., yesterday of Herman Schleip, 28 years 
old, son of Mrs. Robert Fischer of this city. He went with a contingent 
of honor men from South Dakota, where he was employed. One brother in 
Dakota and four sisters in this city also survive. Burial will take 
place here, the remains now being enroute to this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 08, 1918, Page 15
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The remains of Herman Schleip, who died at Camp Dodge, Ia., are 
expected to arrive today. The deceased was a son of Mrs. Robert 
Fischer by her first husband. Robert Schleip, a brother of Herman, 
now living at Harold, S.D. is also expected here today to attend 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 10, 1918, Page 2
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The remains of Herman Schleip, who died at camp, were brought here 
yesterday and buried from the home of his mother, Mrs. Robert Fischer, 
1318 Green street, this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 12, 1918, Page 3
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[bur. 10-12-1918/cause: influenza]


JOSEPHINE SCHLIES

Mrs. Wencil Schleis (sic), 52, of route 5, Manitowoc, died this morning at the 
Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the Holy Innocents church, the 
Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schleis, nee Josephine Stipek, was born in Kossuth in 1887 and in 1908 was 
married to Mr. Schleis. The widower survives with two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Wech 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. Clarck Radant of route 5, Manitowoc; father, Joseph Stipek, 
of Branch; two brothers, Anton of this city, Joseph Jr., of Branch; two sisters, 
Mrs. Joseph Cizek of Kossuth, Mrs. John Polifka, Whitelaw, and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday evening until the hour of 
the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1940  P.2
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[d. 06-26-1940/age 52 yrs./cause: obstruction of bowel/bur. on Wencel Schlies lot]


PAULINE N. SCHLIES

Pauline N. Schlies, age 62, of 857 N. 15h St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
November 10, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2000, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pauline was born April 24, 1938, in Green Bay, daughter of Vida Nelsen Hansen 
Jorgensen and the late Norman A. Hansen. She was a graduate of Denmark High 
School wih the class of 1956, then graduated from Oshkosh University Teachers 
College. On June 14, 1969, she married Harris Schlies at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Pauline was employed for 37 years as a school teacher in the 
Manitowoc Public School System from 1969 until her retirement in 1995. She was 
a member of the Manitowoc, National and Wisconsin Education Associations.
Survivors include her husband, Harris Schlies, Manitowoc; one step son and step 
daughter-in-law, Gary and Kelly Schlies, Kaukauna; one step daughter and step 
son-in-law, JoAnn and Joseph Stoll, Madison; one grandson, Kyle Schlies; her mother, 
Vida Jorgensen, Denmark; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie and Donald 
Kuckenbecker, Maribel, Meryl and Glenn Parizek, Denmark; three brother and sisters-
in-law, Keith and Carl Hansen, Denmark, Neil and Karen Hansen, Green Bay, Darrel 
and Kay Hansen, Denmark; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
Pauline was preceded in death by her step father, Lester Jogensen.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Pauline enjoyed teaching, golfing, dancing, reading, traveling and spending time 
with her family.
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 2000 P. A6


PRISCILLA J. SCHLIES

Mrs. Harris Schlies, 41, of 857 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Priscilla Larsen was born June 16, 1924, at Denmark, daughter of the 
late George and Anna Ankerson Larsen. She was graduated from Denmark High School 
in 1942 and attended Manitowoc Business College. She was employed several years 
in the office of Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, and was married to Harris Schlies 
Feb. 7, 1948, at St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Rosary Society 
of the church and Holy Family Hospital Guild. 
Surviving are her husband, a son, Gary, and a daughter, Jo Ann, of Manitowoc; five 
brothers, Russell, Gilbert and Ray, of Denmar, Gordon, of Green Bay and Bernard, 
of Libertyville, Ill.; and five sisters, Mrs. Ralph Erickson and Mrs. Earl Petersen, 
of Denmark, Mrs. Roger Spain, of Chicago, Mrs. Chalmer Hansen, of Fayetteville, 
N.C., and Mrs. Raymond Metz, of Gillett, Wis.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 6:30 o’clock 
this Thursday evening by members of St. Mary Parish. Members of the Rosary Society 
recited the Rosary at 3:30 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1965  P. 7 
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[wife of Harris L. Schlies]


WENCEL P. SCHLIES

Wencel D. Schleis, age 87, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
formerly of 830 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, at the 
center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
William Zimmer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 15, 1911, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Frank and Anna Vondrachek Schleis. He was employed for over 36 years at 
White House Milk Company from where he retired. He married Alice Gill on 
August 2, 1938, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Last fall, they had 
the honor of celebrating 60 years of marriage. Wencel was a member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church for over 50 years and was an usher there for over 42 years. 
Wencel was an honorary member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Judy 
Schleis, Seattle, Wash., Donald and Marilyn Schleis, Manitowoc; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Dorothy and Ronald Opichka, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Schleis, Manitowoc, Adolph 
and Roberta Schleis, New Mexico; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by three brothers, Peter, Joseph and Frank Schleis; and one sister, Anna 
Schleis.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1999 P. A2
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Funeral services for Wencil P. Schlies, 81, of 952 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, who 
died Sunday, were at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at 
St. Paul Catholic Church, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial was 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were George Joseph and Raymond Nadil and Peter E. Edward and Frank 
Schleis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1962  P. 3
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[d. 4/15/1962/age 81 yrs.]


BARBARA SCHLIESLEDER

Death Mon., following a 1-yr. illness, of Mrs. Barbara Schliesleder. 
The deceased was born 22 Apr. 1833 in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc 
about 35 yrs. ago where she has resided ever since. Her husband died 
several years ago. She is survived by 2 sons and one daughter (Mrs. J. 
Weinfurther) who all live here. The funeral will take place this 
morning from St. Boniface Church.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Nov. 1902
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DEATH CAME AFTER YEAR'S ILLNESS
Mrs. Barbara Schleisleder(sic) an aged and respected resident of the city died 
Monday after an illness of more than a year's duration. Decedent was born in 
Bohemia on April 22, 1833 and came to this city 35 years ago making this her 
home since. Her husband died some years ago and for a long time her health 
had been failing. Three children: Mrs. J Weinfurther: Joseph and Louise 
Schleisleder all of this city, survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving 
mother and many friends who knew her best will sincerely regret her dimise. 
The funeral will be held Thursday at 9a.m. from St Boniface Catholic Church
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday November 18, 1902
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Manitowoc county death record v.#7, p.# 115
Name:Barbara Schleisleder
Color/Sex: White Female
Occ:---
born: April,22,1833
died: November 7,1902
cause: Senility
Date Of Onset: was ailing for several years
Father:--
Mother:---
Certification: Widowed
Place Of Death: Manitowoc
Residence: Manitowoc
Name Of Physician:--
Name Of Informant:--
Place Of Burial: Evergreen
Date Of Burial:
Date Of Registration: Nov 8,1902
Test Confirmed Diagnosis:
Autopsy:
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Barbara Bohmann Schliesleder
birth: 23 April 1833
death: 17 November 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc, Wis.
spouse: Joseph Schliesleder
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
(Note: Barbara's last name was Bohmann but if you noticed it is spelled different 
on Anna Weinfurthers death info..Barbara was 69 years old 6 months and 25 days old 
at the time of her death)


DAUGHTER OF FRANK SCHLIESLEDER

Death Sat. morning (11 Mar.) of a small child of Frank Schliesleder of 
convulsions.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899
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The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schliesleader 
died at six o'clock this morning of convulsions. No funeral 
arrangements have been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 13, 1899 P.2


JOS. SCHLIESLEDER  (d. 1910)

Jos. Schliesleder Dead in West
Jos. Schliesleder, who left this city January 3 to go to California for his 
health, is dead and his body will be brought to this city for burial arriving 
here probably next Thursday. Mr. Schliesleder was ill with consumption for 
some time and spent a short time at the state sanitarium at Wales but decided 
to try the California climate. He was married to Miss Bertha Bartels on the day 
he left for California and was accompanied by his wife on the trip West.
The telegram announcing Mr. Schliesleder's death was received late Saturday 
afternoon and was preceded only a few days by a letter from Mr. Schliesleder 
himself in which he said that he was improving in heath and that he intended 
to begin business there.
He was 31 years of age and one brother, Louis and one sister, Mrs. J. Weinfurther, 
both of this city the only survivors of the family.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Feb. 21, 1910 page 2
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DEATH NEWS IS A GREAT SHOCK
Message Follows Day After Letter Telling of Gain in Health
News of the death of Joseph Schleisleder(sic) which reached the city Saturday 
was a terrible shock to relatives who only two days previously had received 
letters saying that Mr. Schleisleder was improved in health and planned to 
engage in business at San Bernardo, Cal., where he located a month ago. The 
body, accompanied by the bride of a month, left San Bernardo, Sunday and is 
expected to reach here Wednesday. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
Mr. Schleisleder was 31 years of age and had a host of friends in the city. He 
was associated with his brother, Louis, in the tailoring business for years and 
later was one of the organizers of the Toggery co., which conducts a furnishing 
store on Washington Street. Mr. Schleisleder was a victim of the white plague, 
leaving here Jan. 3 to seek health in the West. Besides his wife, he is survived 
by one brother, Louis and one sister, Mrs. J. Weinfurther. Many friends will 
sincerely mourn his untimely death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 21, 1910
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The remains of Joe Schleisleder(sic) arrived in this city yesterday 
evening and lie in state at the home of Louis Schleisleder, Cor. 
Wollmat? and Twenty third streets. 
Louis Schleisleder left yesterday to meet the body in Chicago and 
to accompany it to this city. With him came Mrs. Ed Woellner, Mrs. 
Wm. Furlop and son Wm. Jr., and daughter Lillian and Mr. and Mrs. 
Joe Garretby, relatives of the deceased. The funeral will be held 
Friday at 2 o’clock pm the Rev. Grether officiating. Interment will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Thursday, February 24, 1910
*******
[cause: tuberculosis]


JOSEPH SCHLIESLEDER    (d. 1884)

Death of Jos. Schliessleder(sic) of Ledyard. The deceased formerly lived here, 
but recently resided in Ledyard. He was born 18 April 1838 in Friedrichsthal in
Bohemia, and was 16 years old when he came to Manitowoc. He leaves a wife, one
daughter, and two sons aged 15 and 6 respectively. The funeral will take place 
today at 2pm.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 21, 1884


LOUIS SCHLIESLEDER SR.   (d. 1966)

Louis Schliesleder Sr., 97, formerly of 703 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday noon at Manitowoc County Hospital where he had resided the past year. 
He had also resided at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc for 18 months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and at 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schliesleder was born June 20, 1869, at Kellnersville, son of the late 
Joseph and Barbara Schliesleder. He married Mary Thomas Nov. 13, 1887 at 
Manitowoc and the couple celebrated its 70th wedding anniversary in 1957. His 
wife preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1960.
He had been a custom tailor in Manitowoc for more than 60 years. For 23 years 
he operated the Toggery in the Spoentgen Building on Washington Street, but 
many years ago he moved his tailor shop to his home, retiring in 1960. He was 
a charter member of Manitowoc Marine Band and the oldest living member of Eagles 
Aerie No. 706 and a member of the old Eagles Quartet.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Myrtle) Colding, of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. E.W. (Effie) Reed, of Milwaukee; a son, Louis Jr., of Manitowoc and 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call this Monday evening at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 o'clock by the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 14, 1966 page M15


LOUIS SCHLIESLEDER    (d. 1977)

Louis Schleisleder(sic), 84, former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday afternoon 
in Marion Heights Nursing Home, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Schleisleder was born July 25, 1888 in Manitowoc County, son of the late 
Louis Sr. and Mary Thomas Schleisleder. He married Gertrude Wilda in 1909 in 
Milwaukee. She preceded him in death April 15, 1956. He had been employed with 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. as a steel worker.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alice Johnsonand (sic) Mrs. George (Jane) 
Corsi of Palm Springs, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Mrotek of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. 
Myrtle Golding of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and a great 
great grandchild.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 7 p.m. to 9 p.m Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1977 P. 3
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[d. 12-07-1977 at Milwaukee WI/age 89 yrs./bur. on Louis Schliesleder Sr. lot]
********
Wedded Ten Days Ago
Well Known Young Couple Steal March on Friends Wed at Milwaukee
Wedded at Milwaukee ten days ago while there for a day, Miss Gertrude Wilda and 
Louis Schleisleder Jr.,, have just made announcement of the event which is a 
surprise to friends who, while expecting the Cupid had made a conquest of the two 
hearts, had no intimation of an early marriage. Mr. Schleisleder is a son of Louis 
Schlesleder of Schleisler Bros. and is a taylor employed by the firm. Miss Wilda 
is a daughter of Anton Wilda, Buffalo Street and one of the city's fairest girls. 
The young couple will reside here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Aug. 25, 1909
(Note: He is in the cemetery as Schliesleder; she is Schleisleder)


MAGDALENA SCHLIESLEDER

DEATH BROUGHT PEACE
Came as Merciful Angel of Deliverance to Mr. Schliesleder.
As a merciful angel of deliverance, ending weary years of pain, suffering, 
death came to Mrs. Joseph Schliesleder early Sunday and was welcome, and 
she passed from earth with a smile of contentment. Mr. Schliesleder was a 
native of the city and was 29 years of age and for seven years had been 
the victim of lingering illness which had robbed life of all its charms. 
For two months past she had been helpless. During the years of suffering 
Mrs. Schliesleder had fortitude and patience that was heroic and endeared 
her to her family and friends. As a girl she was a popular and her untimely 
death will bring sincere sorrow to many who knew her. The husband and three 
brothers John Vanzen, this city and Peter and Joseph Vanzen, Chicago, survive. 
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 from St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 8, 1909  P.1
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After a 7-year wasting illness Mrs. Joseph Schliessleder was called by death
on Sunday. The deceased, whose maiden name was Van Zon, was 29 years of age,
and over the last 2 months of illness she was totally helpless, so that one 
may consider her death as a release. Other than her husband she is survived 
by 3 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909
*********
Death mercifully put an end to the sufferings of Mrs. Joseph Schliesleder Sunday, 
ending a period of sickness and suffering of several years duration which the 
patient had borne with a stoicism which has caused the admiration of all friends. 
The husband and three brothers, Peter and Joseph Vanzen of Chicago and John of 
this city, survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 11, 1909
*********
[cause: tuberculosis]


MARY SCHLIESLEDER

Mrs. Louis Schliesleder, 91, of 703 S. 23rd St. Manitowoc, died Saturday
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient
four weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Richard
Heyman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mary Thomas was born at Manitowoc Jan.5, 1869, daughter of
the late Joseph and Lena Krumm Thomas. She resided at Manitowoc her
entire life where Nov. 13, 1887, she was married to Louis Schliesleder.
Mr. and Mrs. Schliesleder observed the 72nd anniversary of their wedding
last November.
Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Golding of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. E.W. Reed of Milwaukee; a son, Louis Jr., of Manitowoc;
a brother, George Lee of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 21 great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at
7 o'clock this Monday Evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
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Schliesleder Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Schliesleder, 91, of 703 S. 23rd St.,
Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
The Rev. Richard H. Heyman officiated and burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
It was inadvertently omitted in Mrs. Schlesleder's obituary in
Monday's issue of this newspaper that a daughter, Mrs. Martin 
Ulrich preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11
*******
[d. 02-20-1960/age 91 yrs./wife of Louis Schliesleder]


AMANDA SCHLITTENHART

Mrs. William Schlittenhart, 93, who lived with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Paul Glysch, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Schlittenhart was born Amanda Laabs July 27, 1872, at Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late Bernard and Mary Minler Laabs. She was married to Mr. Schlittenhart 
March 29, 1894, at Merrill, Wis., and the couple farmed at Morrison until 1916 
and then came to Manitowoc. He died June 10, 1942.
Survivors are two sons, Bernhart, of Inglewood, Calif., and Reinhart of Minocqua, 
Wis., three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Tank of Minocqua, Mrs. Walter (Ruth) 
Fertell of Milwaukee and Mrs. Paul (Alma) Glysch of rural Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. John Dobberpuhl of Morrison, 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 
A daughter died in 1965.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 24, 1966  P.16
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[widow of William Schlittenhart]


ELSIE SCHLITTENHART

Miss Elsie Schlittenhart, 70, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at first German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Schlittenhart was born Jan. 14, 1895, at Morrison, daughter of the late 
William and Mrs. Amanda Laabs Schlittenhart. She was a lifelong resident of 
Manitowoc County.
Survivors include her mother, three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Tank of Minocqua, Wis., 
Mrs. Paul Glysch of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Walter Fertell of Milwaukee; 
two brothers, Bernhardt of Englewood, Calif., and Reinhardt of Minocqua and 
nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1965  P.5
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[d. at Green Bay WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Wm. Schlittenhart lot]


WILLIAM SCHLITTENHART

William Schlittenhart, 80, of 911 South 14th street, died Wednesday 
night at the Holy Family hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the family 
home and at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran church, the Rev. 
L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The 
body will be taken from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home to 
the family home on Friday at 1 p.m. and will lie in state from that time 
until the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Schlittenhart was born Aug. 15, 1861, in the town of Morrison, Brown 
county. He married Amanda Lass at Wausau in March, 1894, and the couple 
settled on the homestead in the town of Morrison, farming there until 22 
years ago when they retired and moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Fertel and Mrs. Elmer 
Tank of Milwaukee and Miss Elsie Schlittenhart and Mrs. Paul Glysch of 
this city; two sons, Bernard of DePere and Reinhart of Milwaukee; and 12 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 11, 1942 P.2
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[cause: heart failure]


HELEN VALENTA SCHLORF

Mrs. Lorenz L. (Helen) Schlorf, 78, of 716 Oak St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, May 31, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc.
Mrs. Schlorf, nee Helen Krainik, was born Oct. 27, 1904, at Stangelville, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wachtel Krainek. She grew up and was 
educated at Stangelville, and later continued her education and was certified 
as a practical nurse in 1952. She was married to Frank Balenta January, 1921. 
He preceded her in death in 1951. She was married to Lorenz L. Schlorf Oct. 21, 
1961, at Florence, Wis. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 
and Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, Lorenz, a daughter and son-in-law, Helen F. and 
Arnold Stephani of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Krainik of Stangelville and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Krainik of Denmark; four 
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Marion McMaster and Anne Mae and Norb 
Boetcher of Green Bay, Emily and Ken Pelkin of Athelstane and Mrs. Rose Martin 
of Two Rivers; two grandchildren, Mrs. John (Pamela) Roekle of Appleton and Mrs. 
Mike (Valerie) Korak of Manitowoc, and five great grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon and at the church 
from noon Thursday until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated 
to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 1983 P. 3
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[widow of Frank L. Valenta/wife of Lorenz Schlorf]


EMIL SCHLUNDT

Emil A. Schlundt, 68, who had been residing at the home of a niece, Mrs. Hilbert 
Bocher, of 1732 24th street, Two Rivers, died last night after a month’s illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn funeral home, Two 
Rivers, with burial in Evergreen cemetery here.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1880 and became a city mail carrier. After leaving 
the post service he was employed for 28 years at the Hamilton Manufacturing company. 
His wife, the former Marie Jentsch, died in 1940.
Surviving Mr. Schlundt is a brother, Otto of Two Rivers. Another brother, Carl, 
and a sister, Marie, preceded him in death.
The body may be viewed after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 12-03-1948/age 68 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Jentsch lot]


MARTHA SCHLUNDT

Mrs. Emil Schlundt, 55, nee Martha Jentsch, a former resident of Manitowoc, 
was found dead late Saturday afternoon at her home at Two Rivers. She had 
been in ill health for more than a year.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Beduhn funeral 
home at Two Rivers with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes in charge and burial was in 
Evergreen cemetery here.
Mrs. Schlundt was born at Francis Creek June 11, 1884. She became a resident 
of Manitowoc as a young girl and lived here until 1906. In 1905 she was married 
to Emil Schlundt and the couple resided in Manitowoc for one year and then moved 
to Two Rivers.
The survivors are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Anna Jentsch of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Felix Jentsch of Manitowoc and Max of Glassboro, N.J.; and four sisters, 
Mrs. George Burger and Mrs. Chester Plantico of Manitowoc, Mrs. Warren Melendy of 
Waukesha and Mrs. Harry Staeding of Milwaukee. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1940  P.2
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[d. 01-27-1940/cause: suicide by hanging/bur. on Mrs. Frank Jentsch lot]


CHARLES SCHMALFELD

DIES FEW DAYS AFTER RETURN FROM FAR WEST
Chas. Schmalfeld, 74, Passes Away Less Than Week After Return From California
Contracting a cold from which complications developed, two days after his return 
here from a winter spent in Texas and California, proved fatal to Charles E. 
Schmalfeld, 74, who passed away last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George 
Plinske, 1108 Hamilton street, with whom he made his home since the death of 
his wife. Mrs. Plinske is a niece of the deceased.
Mr. Schmalfeld, who was a veteran clerk employee of the C. and N.W. but who has 
been living a retired life for the past five years, was born in this city in 
1857. He was formerly located at Appleton, Brillion and Wausau and came to this 
city to make his home in June, 1901. He was married to Miss Sarah Sachse, who 
preceded him in death nine years ago.
Left Here Last Fall
Last fall the deceased went south to Texas and then west to California to spend 
the winter and returned home only last Sunday. Early this week he suffered a cold, 
and his condition grew steadily worse until he passed away last night at ten 
o'clock. Three brothers, Louis, John and Fred Schmalfeld, all of this city, 
survive. The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, 
1108 Hamilton street, in charge of the Rev. Feldt. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 9, 1931 P. 2
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[Charles Wm. Schmalfeld/bur. 5-12-1931/cause: lobar pneumonia at diabetes] 


LOUIS SCHMALFELD

Louis Schmalfeldt(sic), 88, of 1608 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Thursday
morning at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home. The Rev. D.T. Stannard will officiat and burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schmalfeldt was born Nov. 15, 1867, in Manitowoc. On Feb. 22, 1890, he
married the former Lily Ottilia Chakoski. She preceded him in death in 1938.
Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Arthur Truttschel with whom he made his 
home, and Mrs. Glen Brandt, of Manitowoc; one brother Frederick of Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Schmalfeldt was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. He
was employed as a pattern maker with the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry until his
retirement 17 years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 5, 1956  p.19
******
[d. 01-05-1956/age 86 yrs./cause: generalized carcinomatosis]


OTTILIE SCHMALFELD

Mrs. Louis Schmalfeld, 71, who spent her entire life at the home where she was 
born, 1606 Washington street, died early today after a lingering illness.
Two years ago she observed her birthday anniversary with a party attended by 
her classmates of 60 years ago. Six of these will be pallbearers at her funeral.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the home on Washington 
street, the Rev. W.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Schmalfeld, nee Ottilia Chakoski, was born in this city in 1867 and in 1890 
was married to Louis Schmalfeld. They located in this city, Mr. Schmalfeld being 
employed as a pattern maker in local plants.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Truttschel and Mrs. Glen 
Brandt, city; brother, Hugo, Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister, Mrs. Rose Torrison, 
city and three grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Schmalfeld home Friday noon from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, and may be viewed until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 15, 1938 P. 2
*******
[d. 12-15-1938/age 71 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on Louis Schmalfeldt lot]


RHEINHARDT SCHMALFELD

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900:
Death Sat. of a 6-mo. old child of John Schmalfeld. The funeral was held Tues.
afternoon in the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: broncho pneumonia]


SARAH SCHMALFELD

DIES DAY AFTER 45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On Thursday the day following that which marked their forty-fifth wedding 
anniversary Mrs. Sarah Schmalfeldt (sic), wife of Charles Schmalfeldt, died 
at their home, 1108 Hamilton street. Death followed an illness of eight 
months which resulted in a stroke of paralysis on June twenty-third, last, 
from which time she has been failing, and because of her serious illness the 
wedding anniversary was not celebrated.
The deceased, nee Sarah Sachse, was born at Centerville, September 23, 1856 
and less than a week ago reached the age of sixty-six. After her marriage to 
the husband who survives her, the couple at various times made their home at 
Appleton, Brillion and Wausau and came to make their home in this city in 
June 1901.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Pauline Sachse 
of Centerville, and three brothers and three sisters. They are Edward of this 
city and William and Frank, of Centerville, the latter being the postmaster 
of the village, Mrs. Laura Pohland of Chilton, and Miss Bertha Sachse and Mrs. 
Louisa Schuette of Centerville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at two p.m. from the Schmalfeldt home, 
the Rev. A.E.R. Schreiber in charge, and burial will take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 29, 1922 P. 1
*******
[Mrs. Charles Schmalfeld/bur 09-29-1922/cause: apoplexy]


ANNA SCHMALFELDT

Death came to Mrs. Anna Schamfeldt(sic), a well known South Side 
resident, suddenly and with little warning Wednesday when while 
seated in her home at 1226 So. Ninth street, she suffered a fatal 
attack of heart failure and expired before medical aid could be 
summoned. 
Mrs. Schmafeldt(sic) had been under care of a physician for some 
time past owing to heart affection but had appeared to improve. 
She was 77 years of age and had resided here for half a century. 
Four sons and a daughter survive, being Charles, Louis and Fred 
of this city and Mrs. William Vergils of Wayside this county. 
The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 26, 1911 Page 2
********
[Hannah/cause: heart failure]


CHRISTIAN SCHMALFELDT

Death Monday, following an illness of 9 days, of Christian Schmalfeldt, a
well-known resident of our city, of pneumonia and a stroke. Mr. Schmalfeldt
was born 12 September 1823 in Germany and came to Manitowoc in 1852 where he
has lived ever since. During his journey here he lost his wife and child to cholera, 
but remarried here and they just celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two years
ago. Mr. Schmalfeldt was one of the founders of the local Lutheran Church,
was a bricklayer by profession, and served 13 years as the city’s night policeman. In
addition to his widow he is survived by 5 children. The funeral will be conducted this
afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906
********
DIED:
Christian Schmalfeldt, one of the founders of the German Lutheran 
church here, died Monday night, Feb. 12, after an illness of nine 
days, at the family home on South Ninth street, at the age of 83 
years. The decedent was a native of Germany. He came to America in 
1852 settling in Manitowoc, where he had resided continuously since. 
He was night patrolman in the city for the thirteen years ending in 
1885. He was married twice. His first wife and their child died 
about fifty-three years ago. In 1854 he married again, and a little 
over a year ago he celebrated his golden wedding. He is survived by 
his aged wife and five children. The children are: Charles, John, 
Louis and Fred, all of this city; and Mrs. William Vergelis of 
Wayside. The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon from the 
German Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 22, 1906  pg. 1
********
[cause: pneumonia]


FRED SCHMALFELDT

Fred Schmalfeldt, 83, of 1226 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. B. C.Gunz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Schmalfeldt was born at Manitowoc May 6, 1872, son of the late Christian and 
Anna Stueck Schmalfeldt. He married Minnie Puls Feb. 17, 1894. She died 39 years 
ago. He was employed by Rahr Malting Co. until his retirement 18? years ago.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Viola Bigel of Manitowoc; a son, Arthur, of 
Silver Lake; a granddaughter and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1957  P.13
**********
[d. 05-20-1957/age 85 yrs./cause: carcinoma upper colon]


GILBERT W. SCHMALFELDT

Gilbert W. Schmalfeldt, 66, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John UCC, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Schmalfeldt was born Jan. 20, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Mary Boldt Schmalfeldt. He married Harriet Hayward Aug. 31, 1923, at Manitowoc, 
and she died Feb. 14, 1963. He married Mrs. Irene Rohan Sept. 4, 1965, at 
Manitowoc. He was employed 49 years by Kingsbury Breweries Inc., at Manitowoc 
and Sheboygan, retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of 
Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc and the Brewers and Maltsters Union.
Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter (Private); three stepdaughters,
Mrs. William Rohrer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Angelo Bonetti of Stockton, Calif., and
Mrs. Theodore Herzog of Green Bay, 15 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
Saturday noon when the casket will be move to the church where the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 18, 1967 P. 30
*********
[bur. on John Schmalfeldt lot]


HARRIET SCHMALFELDT

Mrs. Gilbert W. Schmalfeldt, 60, of 704-A Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning at a Sheboygan hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Harriet Hayward Jan. 23, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Claude and Elia Nott Hayward. She was married Aug. 30, 1923, to Gilbert W. 
Schmalfeldt. The family lived at Manitowoc after marriage. She was a member of 
the Women's Guild of her church.
Among survivors are her husband; a son, William, of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs.
Leroy Boldt, of Sheboygan; a brother, Raymond, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
William Kugler, of Laotto, Ind., and Mrs. Willard Belonger, of Sheboygan and 
eight grandchildren. A brother, Arthur, preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the 
church and the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 14, 1963 P. 7
********
[d. 02-14-1963 at Sheboygan WI/age 60 yrs./wife of Gilbert W. Schmalfeld/
bur. on John Schmalfeld lot]


JOHN SCHMALFELDT

John Schmalfeldt, 77, lifelong resident of the city, died late Saturday 
afternoon at the home of his son, Gilbert, of 519 River Drive, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Schmalfeldt was born in Manitowoc in 1865 and for 25 years was employed 
as a foundryman in the city. He retired 1? years ago. He married Miss Mary Boldt 
of this city. She died in 1935.
Survivors are a son, Gilbert, of this city; two brothers, Louis and Fred of this 
city; and two grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the hour of the survices 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 25, 1942 P 3
********
[cause: auricular fibrillation]
********
(John Schmalfeldt/d. May 23, 1942 age 76 yrs. 11 mo. 23 da./from burial records
of St. John's United Church of Christ)


MARY SCHMALFELDT

DIES LAST EVE AT HER HOME
Mrs. John Schmalfeldt, 65, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died last 
night at the home, 918 South 19th street. She had been ill for four years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 2 p.m. from St. John's Evangelical church. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased who maiden name was Mary Boldt, was born in this city. She was 
married to John Schmalfeldt in 1898 (sic). Survivors are the husband; one son, 
Gilbert of this city; two brothers, William Boldt, Racine and Carl Boldt, 
Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Erdman, Miss Tina Boldt and Mrs. Ernst 
Krueger, all of this city; and two grandchildren.
The body is at the funeral home and may be viewed until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 8, 1935 P. 2
********
[bur. 01-10-1935/age 65 yrs./cause: uremia chronic nephritis/
bur. on John Schmalfeldt lot]
********
(Mrs. John Schmalfeldt nee Mary Boldt/d. Jan. 7, 1935 age 65 yrs. 3 mo. 23 da./
from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


MINNIE SCHMALFELDT

MRS. FRED SCHMAFELDT(sic) DIES AT AGE OF 41
Mrs. Fred Schmafeldt died at her home, 1226 South Ninth street, late 
Saturday afternoon following a protracted illness. She was 41 years 
of age and was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends. 
Mrs. Schmalfeldt was 41 years of age and is survived by her husband, 
one son, Arthur, and a daughter, Viola. Her mother, Mrs. H. Puls, 
one brother, Robert Puls, and a sister, Mrs. Theo. Lynch of Port 
Washington, also survive. 
The funeral will be held from the late home to the German Lutheran 
church tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 04, 1918, Page 1
********
[Minnie Mrs. F. Schmalfeldt/bur. 03-05-1918/cause: nephritis]


OSCAR SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901:
Death Thurs. morning last week of a 1-yr. old child of 
Fred Schmalfeld here of a kidney disease with which he 
had been afflicted since birth. The funeral was held Sat.
*******
[cause: enteritis]


VIOLA SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1890: 
Death on Sun. evening of Viola Schmalfeld, 6-week old daughter of 5th Ward
resident Louis Schmalfeld. Burial book place Tues. in the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: insanitation]


BRANDON DAVID SCHMEDA

Brandon David Schmeda, 5 month old son of David A. and Mary Lynn Lang Schmeda, 
died early Saturday morning, July 25, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, David and Mary Lynn Lang Schmeda of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Aaron at home; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Elaine Schmeda 
of Manitowoc; his maternal grandparents, Donald and Marion Lang of Manitowoc and 
aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
7 pm to 9 pm this Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., July 26, 1987 page 21


ANNA SCHMEHLING

Mrs. L. Schmeling (sic), 72, Dies At The Home of Her Daughter Here 
Suffering a heart attack Mrs. Louis Schmeling, 72, passed away Sunday at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Matt Bies, 1023 Manila street, with whom she has 
been making her home for the past eighteen years. Funeral services will be 
held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Bies home, with interment at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born March 22, 1856, in Sheboygan. Mrs. Schmeling is survived 
by one sister, Mrs. Wedemeyer, of Sheboygan, one son, W. Laats, of Milwaukee and 
one daughter, Mrs. Matt Bies, of this city. There are also three grandchildren 
and three great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 12, 1929  P. 2
********
[age 72 yrs./cause: paralysis of the heart]
(Susanna Schmehling nee Niedermeyer/d. Feb. 10, 1929 age 72 yr.
10 mo. 14 da./from burial records of St. John's United Church of
Christ)  


ARTHUR W. SCHMEICHEL

Arthur W. Schmeichel, 84, who resided at 2718 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schmeichel was born Jan. 31, 1892, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Schmeichel. He married Martha Chandler in 1916 (sic) at Manitowoc. He had been 
employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co., retiring in 1961.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Ruth Schmeichel, 
of Menomonee Falls; two brothers, Edgar and Hugo, of Two Rivers nd three sisters, 
Mrs. Alvin Bocher and Miss Gertrude Schmeichel, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Earton Aierns, 
of Little Rock, Ark.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 
11:30 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, April 24, 1976 P. 10
*********
TWO RIVERS MAN CLAIMS BRIDE IN CITY
Chandler-Schmeichel Nuptails Celebrated This Afternoon
The marriage of Miss Margaret Chandler, this city, and Arthur Schmeichel of Two 
Rivers, was solemnized at the Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Machmiller officiating, this 
afternoon. 
The couple was attended by Edgar and Alma Schmeichel and Miss Cecelia Wirtz and 
Percival Melendy. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Peter 
Bejsar, South Tenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Schmeichel will take up their home in this city on South Eleventh street. 
The groom is employed in the machine shops of the Gunnell Machine company here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 16, 1917 P. 8


JOHN SCHMEICHEL

John C. Schmeichel, age 80, of 9015 N. Paradise Drive, Kewaskum, died on Monday 
afternoon, July 16, 2007, at West Allis Memorial Hospital, West Allis. 
He was born on May 29, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur W. and Martha M. 
(Chandler) Schmeichel. John graduated from St. Norbert College and also attended 
Marquette University. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, 
serving a tour overseas. On Aug. 20, 1949, he married the former Ruth Brandt at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. John was the owner/operator of Patti's 
Affordable Car Rental for many years until his retirement. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Fred and Mary 
Brandt; and David and JoAnne Brandt. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 19, 2007, until the time of service 
at 10:30 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 2007 


MARTHA M. SCHMEICHEL

Martha M. Schmeichel, 93, of 2718 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
October 24, 1968, at Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Schmeichel, nee Martha M. Chandler, was born January 29, 1895, at 
Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late George and Mary Woerfel Chandler. She 
married Arthur W. Schmeichel in 1916 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
April 24, 1976. Mrs. Schmeichel was employed at Kresge Company in Manitowoc, 
retiring in 1957.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Ruth Schmeichel of 
Kewaskum; nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. this 
Tuesday and from noon at the church until the time of services on Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1988  P. 14
*******
[died at Plymouth WI/age 93 yrs./widow of Arthur W. Schmeichel]


FRIEDERICKE J. SCHMELTER

Death on Tues. evening last week of Mrs. Schmelter, wife 
of Mr. August Schmelter of Reedsville. The deceased just 
turned 81 yrs. old (sic). She and her husband had just 
been married last October.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891
********
[cause: miscarriage with septicaemia]
********
SCHMELTER: August S.
m: 18 Oct 1890 (co. mar. index v.5 p.56) 
to: Friedericke S.C. Gehrke
********
Freidenks J Schmelter (sic)
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	 Freidenks J Schmelter
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1891
Event Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender	Female
Age	29
Marital Status	Married
Race	w
Birth Date	05 May 1861
Birth Year (Estimated)	1862
Birthplace	Pommern, Germany
Cemetery	City Cem.
Spouse's Name	August Schmelter
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
**********
(First publication March 5, 1891.) No. 18
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Fredricka Schmelter, deceased.
On reading the petition of August Schmelter, of the village of 
Reedsville, said county, representing among other things that 
Fredricka Schmelter, late of said county, on the 10th day of 
February, A.D., 1891, at Reedsville foresaid, died intestate, 
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state of Wisconsin, 
and that the said petitioner is the widower of said deceased, and 
praying that administration of said estate be to him said petitioner 
granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, 
on Tuesday, the 31st day of March, A.D., 1891, 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 said day of hearing, 
in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of 
Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of March. A. D., 1891.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
G.A. Forrest, Atty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 26, 1891 P. 4 


EDWARD W. SCHMELTER

Mr. Edward W. Schmelter, 89, of 922 N. 40th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday, February 7, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Revs. Lyle Luchterhand 
and Bruce McKenney will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Schmelter was born September 12, 1899 at Medford, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Joseph and Anna Jochemson Schmelter. He grew up and was educated at Brillion and 
was a 1918 graduate of Brillion High School. Mr. Schmelter was employed at Nestle 
Plant at Valders before moving to Manitowoc. He was also employed at Whitehouse 
Milk Company until his retirement as Plant Superintendent on October 1, 1964. Mr. 
Schmelter was employed part-time at Roorbach Greenhouses until the present time. 
He married Ruth A. Tegge, August 17, 1931. Mr. Schmelter was a member of Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and a past member of the parish council and also was 
involved in Mens Garden Club and American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He was 
a Veteran of the United States Army in World War II. Ed enjoyed gardening at home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy 
Schmelter of Plymouth, Wisconsin; a grandson, Jason Schmelter of Milwaukee; brother-
in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Elmer.
Friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 am Saturday until the 
hour of service. Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, serving 
the family; Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 9, 1989 page B9
*********
[husband of Ruth Schmelter/bur. on Elmer Behnke lot]


RUTH A. (TEGGE) SCHMELTER

Ruth M. Schmelter(sic), age 96, of 922 N. 40th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
May 12, 2003, at her residence. 
Private funeral services were held on Friday, May 16, 2003 at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Revs. Stephen Melso and Robert Kujawski officiated 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Ruth Tegge was born Dec. 11, 1906 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Charles and Clara Lenhart Tegge. Ruth was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High 
School. On Aug. 17, 1931, Ruth was married to Edward W. Schmelter. He preceded her 
in death on Feb. 7, 1989. Ruth was a charter member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Bill and Kathy Schmelter of Plymouth; 
and one grandson and his wife: Jason and Nicole Schmelter of Plymouth. She was preceded 
in death by four brothers and three sisters. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Schmelter family.
Herald Times Reporter, May 200


MARY A. (PEOT) SCHMELZER

Mary A. Schmelzer, age 83, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, 2005 Division St., 
Manitowoc, formerly of 5015 River Heights Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest late Thursday evening, July 8, 2004, at St. Mary’s Home.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at St. Paul’s 
Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Reimer officiating. Burial will follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mary was born Oct. 17, 1920, in Luxemburg, the daughter of the late Anton and 
Emily Maufort Peot. She graduated from Luxemburg High School with the class of 
1937. She then continued her education at the Badger Business College, Green 
Bay, from where she graduated in 1939. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married Sylvester J. 
Schmelzer in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1995. Mary was a 
member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and formerly a member of the Manitowoc 
Junior Service league.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. 
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Sylvester, along with 
three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 2004  P. A3
**********
Mary A. Schmelzer, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, 2005 Division St., 
Manitowoc, formerly of 5015 River Heights Drive, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest late Thursday evening, July 8, 2004, at St. Mary's Home. 
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at St. Paul's 
Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Reimer officiating. Burial will follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at St. Paul's Catholic Church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High 
School. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2004


SYLVESTER SCHMELZER

S.J. Schmelzer, age 75, of 5015 River Heights Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
April 20, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 1995, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate. Private 
Graveside Services will be held later in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born April 9, 1920, in Forestville, Wis., son of the late Edward and 
Helen Blahnik Schmelzer. He graduated from Casco High School, Manitowoc Business 
College and the United States Coast Guard Academy. He then served with the United 
States Coast Guard from 1942-1946. He married Mary A. Peot, October 5, 1946, in 
Green Bay. Mr. Schmelzer was with the Pleuss Agency for over 50 years and retired 
in 1985 as President of the agency. He was a member of Holy Inocents Catholic 
Chruch and many other civic and business organization.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a sister and her husband, Doloris and Clayton 
Junion, Manitowoc; also other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church Saturday from 10 am. until 
the time of the Mass.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1995 P. A2