GEORGE SCHWEDA George Schweda, an inmate of the county asylum, died and was buried today. He was 48 years of age and had been at the asylum for several months. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 04, 1915, Page 1 ****** [cause: inamition due to insanity]
AGNES K. SCHWEIGL Mrs. Agnes K. Schweigl, of 621 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, January 24, 1993, at her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 1993, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born in Milladore, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Feit Vodwaska. She attended the public schools in Junction City, Wis. She had been employed with the J.C. Penney Company. She married George Schweigl in 1947, at Crown Point, Ind. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1971. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. She is survived by relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1971, and one son, Glenn in 1942. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1993 P. A2 ******* [cremains/widow of George L. Schweigl]
DOLORES CECILIA (GERHARZ) SCHWEIGL Dolores C. Schweigl, age 76, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at the home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dolores was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and Verona Heinzen Gerharz. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1944. On Oct. 21, 1950, she married Leonard G. Schweigl at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Dolores was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company of Manitowoc for 34 years, retiring in 1987. Survivors include her husband: Leonard G. Schweigl, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Betty Schmitt, Ruth Ann Schmidt and Kenneth Bushman, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers-in-law and a sister- in-law: Mary Ann and Francis Henning, Jean Bushman, Kenneth Schmidt, Roy Schmitt and JoAnn Winterling. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, December 1, 2002 pg. A6
EDWIN F. SCHWEIGL Edwin F. Schweigl, age 78, of 518 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, August 4, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, 1992, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Father Ronald Reimer, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born November 19, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Frances Wellner Schweigl. He was a resident of Manitowoc all his life. He married the former Lila Dax on January 11, 1933 at Manitowoc. Mr. Schweigl retired from Aluminum Specialty in 1975. He had also been employed at Northern Wisconsin Produce Company and also at Mirro Aluminum. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Lila Schweigl; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Barbara Schweigl, Manitowoc, Allan and Nathalie Schweigl, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Fay and Jack Besaw, Garden Grove, Calif.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lyle and Irene Reichert, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Agnes Schweigl and Martha Schweigl, both of Manitowoc, Exilda Schweigl, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1992 P. A2 ******** [husband of Lila Schweigl]
GEORGE L. SCHWEIGL George L. Schweigl, 64, of 621 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schweigl was born Feb. 3, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Frances Wellner Schweigl. He married Agnes Smrz Dec. 19, 1947. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), three brothers, Edwin and Joseph of Manitowoc and John of San Bernadino, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Sereno Hansen and Mrs. Jerome Hibbard of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1971 ******** [d. 08-13-1971/age 64 yrs./husband of Agnes Schweigl]
JOSEPH A. SCHWEIGL (d. 1997) Joseph A. Schweigl, age 78, of 1009 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, October 24, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born November 15, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mayme Schramm Schweigl. On November 8, 1937, he married the former LaVerne Behnke at Crown Point, Ind. She preceded him in death November 28, 1986. Mr. Schweigl was employed at Aluminum Foundry for 27 1/2 years retiring in 1984. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Milton Behnke and his wife Doras, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law, Evangeline Budnik, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. The family of Joseph Schweigl would like to express their sincere thanks to Holy Family Hospital and Dr. Herring and his staff for their great care during Joe's extended stay at the hospital. Herald Times Reporter, October 27, 1997 P. A2
JOSEPH R. SCHWEIGL (d. 1982) Joseph R. Schweigl Sr., 83, of 2301 Washington St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 3, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schweigl was born May 16, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Frances Wellner Schweigl. He married Mary Schram, June 6, 1918, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 5, 1970. Mr. Schweigl was employed for 36 years for the Cemetery and Parks Division of the City of Manitowoc, and for many years at Silver Creek Park, retiring in June of 1965. Survivors include a son, Joseph A. and LaVerne Schweigl of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Lila Schweigl of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Jerome (Lilly) Hibbard, and Mrs. Zeno (Frances) Hansen of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Martha) Schweigl of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Zeman, three brothers, Charles, John and George, and a sister, Barbara. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1982 P. 3
LAVERNE M. SCHWEIGL LaVerne M. Schweigl, 70, of 1009 S. 39th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, November 28, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schweigl was born August 14, 1916 at Keystone, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Emil and Kathryn Cavanaugh Behnke. She married Joseph A. Schweigl on November 8, 1937 at Crown Point, Indiana. The couple resided in Manitowoc all their lives. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Clinton Behnke of Manitowoc and Milton and Doras Behnke of Manitowoc and a sister and brother-in-law, Evangeline and Harold Budnik of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 30, 1986 page 10 ********* [wife of Joseph A. Schweigl]
LEONARD G. SCHWEIGL Leonard G. Schweigl, age 80, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born June 28, 1926, in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Josephine (Bently) Schweigl. Leonard was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy. On Oct. 21, 1950, he married the former Dolores C. Gerharz at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Nov. 29, 2002. Leonard was employed with the City of Manitowoc, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Manitowoc Kiwanis Golden K and the Knights of Columbus Council 710. Survivors include two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Skip Winterling, Nevada; Betty Schmitt, Ruth Ann Schmidt, and Kenneth Bushman, all of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister: JoAnn Winterling; an infant brother: Ruben; two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Mary Ann and Francis Henning; Jean Bushman; Kenneth Schmidt; and Roy Schmitt. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School or the donor's choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 4, 2007
LILA R. SCHWEIGL Lila R. Schweigl, age 81, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Saturday afternoon, January 17, 1998, at the Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 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 June 9, 1916, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Andrew and Jenny Hoffman Dax. On January 11, 1933, she married Edwin F. Schweigl in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 4, 1992. Mrs. Schweigl was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Barbara Schweigl, Allan and Nathalie Schweigl, all of Manitowoc, one daughter, Fay Besaw, Garden Grove, Calif; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Lyle Reichert, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three nieces, Judy, Carol, Margie; one cousin, Lynn; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jack Besaw. Friends may call on Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church from 10 a.m until the time of service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the Manitowoc Health Care Center for the love and devotion which was extended to Lila during her stay. Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1998 P. 2
MAMIE SCHWEIGL Mrs. Joseph Schweigl, 72, of 2301 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 .m. (sic) Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schweigl, nee Mary (Maymie)(sic) Schramm, was born March 10, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and Anna Springstube Schramm. She was married to Joseph Schweigl June 8, 1918, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a son, Joseph Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Dorothy) Zeman, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and two brothers, August and Roger Schramm, of Manitowoc. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 6, 1970 P. 6T ******* [Mary M./d. 07-05-1970/age 72 yrs./wife of Joseph R. Schweigl]
ANNA ELIZABETH SCHWEITZER SCHWEITZER FUNERAL TO BE HELD SUNDAY The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Schweitzer, nee Strauch, widow of Henry Schweitzer, whose death occurred at Milwaukee yesterday, will be brought here Friday and funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the former home at 1225 South Tenth street, the Rev. Schreiber officiating. Mrs. Schweitzer’s death was due to infirmities of age, she being 74. Mrs. Schweitzer was seventy-four years of age and was born in Germany. She was but six months old when her parents came to America and settled in Manitowoc County. She was married in 1868 to Henry Schweitzer who for many years was employed as a printer on the force of “Der Nordwesten,” a German weekly which was one of the oldest publications in the city. Later he gave up his trade to conduct the cigar business of a son. Mr. Schweitzer died ten years ago and for a number of years the widow continued to live at the old home. Three years ago she took up her residence with her daughter at Milwaukee. Eight children survive. They are Mrs. Edward Herzog, Mrs. August Molinger, Mrs. Joseph Simon, Edward and Ervin, all of Milwaukee, John of Haven, Mrs. William Wagner and Fred of this city. Twenty-one grandchildren and six great grand- children also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, May 11, 1922 P.4 ******* [Anna Elizabeth Schweitzer/bur. 05-14-1922/age 74 yrs/cause: surility and chronic myocarditis/bur on Henry Schweitzer lot]
FRED SCHWEITZER EXTRA - FIND BODY OF FRED SCHWEITZER AT HOME TODAY Had Been Dead Three or Four Days. Police Investigate. Fred Schweitzer was found dead at the family home at 1226 South Tenth street shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon when a search was made for the man by relatives who had not heard from him in a number of days. L. Wagner went to the home and through the window of the kitchen saw Schweitzer's body lying on the kitchen floor with water running from the tap in the kitchen sink and the floor flooded. The police and coroner were called but the cause of death had not been determeined. It is believed it may have been due to a heart attack. Schweitzer had been making his home alone since the death of his mother. He is a pioneer cigar maker of the city and is advanced in years. He has relatives living here. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 28, 1923 P.4 ********** DEATH OF FRED SCHWEITZER DUE NATURAL CAUSE Last Seen by Neighbors Tuesday Afternoon That Fred Schweitzer, whose body was found in the home on South Tenth street yesterday afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock, came to his death as a result of a stroke of apoplexy is the report of Coroner W.G. Kemper, who said that there is no suspicion of foul play or anything else in connection with the case and that no inquest will be ordered. Schweitzer was last seen by the neighbors some time Tuesday afternoon and it is believed that death occurred late that afternoon or evening. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed today, but it will take place sometime Monday, either during the morning or afternoon with the Rev. A.E.R. Schreiber officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Schweitzer was fifty years old and was born here. He had always made his home here and had been engaged as a painter for the Goodrich company and others, and lately had been employed by the Burger Boat company. He is survived by three brothers, John of Have, Edward and Erving of Milwaukee, and by four sisters, Mrs. William Wagner of this city and Mrs. Edward Herzog, Mrs. August Mollinger and Mrs. Joseph Simon, all of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 29, 1923 P.6 ******* [bur 10-01-1923/cause: apoplexy/bur on Henry Schweitzer lot]
GEORGE SCHWEITZER (d. 1882) Death of 8-mo. old George Schweizer, son of Henry Schweizer, on Tues. evening. The father has worked for years in the office of Nord-Westen. Burial will take place this afternoon. Der Nord Westen, October 5, 1882 ******* A child of Henry Schweitzer, died last Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, October 10, 1882 P. 1 ******* [He is buried on the Henry Schweitzer lot. Burial register has buried the son of Mr. H. Schweitzer, lot 3, block 166, $1/ (Child of Henry) Schweitzer/bur. 10-04-1882]
GEORGE SCHWEITZER (d. 1918) STRICKEN WHILE AT WORK IN GARDEN, IS FOUND DEAD IN YARD George Schweitzer, Last of Pioneer River Men of County, Passes Away While At His Work, Aged 72 Stricken by an attack of heart failure while at work in his garden at his home at 1017 So. Seventeenth St., yesterday afternoon, George Schweitzer, pioneer resident of the city, was found dead in his yard by neighbors at 5 last evening. Mr. Schweitzer is believed to have died almost instantly and without suffering. No inquest will be held. Mr. Schweitzer had been at work in the garden in which he took much interest during the day and was seen at work by friends during the afternoon. The position of the body and the garden hoe at his side indicates that he was engaged in hoeing when stricken. For nearly 60 years Mr. Schweitzer had been a resident here, coming to the county in the early 50’s from Pennsylvania where his family located. He was one of the early day log drivers when the sawmill industry flourished here. Mr. Schweitzer is one of the last survivors of Co.D, 48th Wisconsin regiment which was commanded by Capt. Adolph Wittman of this city and served for a year on the plains against the Indians. Mr. Schweitzer’s wife died five years ago and there are no children. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 25, 1918, Page 1 ******** Four deaths have occurred in the Schweitzer immediate relationship during the past week, including that of George Schweitzer in this city. Two nieces and a nephew of Mr. Schweitzer were buried during the week as follows: Mrs. John Simon at Milwaukee; Mrs. F.C. Schuyler at Plymouth and George Meyer at Chicago. John Schweitzer of Haven, Mrs. Edward Hersog, Edwin Schweitzer, Mrs. Joseph Schneider and Mrs. Mailander of Milwaukee are here for the funeral of the late George Schweitzer. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 27, 1918, Page 3 ******** [bur. 04-27-1918/cause: myocarditis]
HENRY G. SCHWEITZER, JR. Death on Sun., in the home of his parents, of Henry G. Schweitzer after a long and difficult illness. The deceased got blood poisoning from an axe and spent a week in the local hospital but was returned to the home of his parents a day before he died in consideration of his wishes. Mr. Schweitzer was born here 13 Jan. 1868 and learned the cigar-making business as he grew up, a trade he followed until his illness. He was unmarried and is survived by his sorrowing parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. His funeral was held yesterday in the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900 ******** Henry G. Schwerger (sic) birth: 13 January 1868 Manitowoc death: 18 March 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc father: Henry Schwerger mother: Elizabeth Strand Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** [Henry G./bur. 03-18-1900/cause: blood poisoning]
HENRY SCHWEITZER (d. 1911) DIED: Henry Schweitzer, an old time printer and a Civil War veteran died at his home, 1226 South Tenth street last Thursday afternoon from apoplexy. Mr. Schweitzer had lived in the city for 60 years and during the last ten years had conducted a cigar factory at 1233 S. Tenth street. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Schweitzer showed no signs of sickness up to a few hours before his death. He attended to his business Wednesday as usual and was about his home Wednesday night. Thursday morning he complained of pains in the head. At noon he became worse and died a few hours later. Deceased was one of the oldest printers in the city, although of recent years he did not follow the trade. When war broke out he enlisted in the ninth Wisconsin Volunteers and later became captain of Co. A., Wisconsin Militia. After returning from the war he was employed for many years in the old Nord-Westen office. He followed the printers trade up to about ten years ago when he started a cigar factory which he continued to operate up to to the time of his death. Mr. Schweitzer was born at Sandusky, Ohio, November 8, 1842 and came to Manitowoc with his parents when about 8 years of age, and had resided here ever since. Besides his wife a large family of children survive him: John, Fred, Edward and Mrs. William Wagner of this city, and Mrs. Joseph Simon, Mrs. Michael Mulligan, Mrs. Edward Herzog and Irving Schweitzer of Milwaukee. The funeral was held under the auspices of the F.A.R. Sunday afternoon. Rev. Metzner officiated. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 28, 1911 pg. 1 ********** [Henry Schweitzer/bur. 09-24-1911/cause: meningitis] Corpl. Henry SCHWITZER/Co. B./9 Wis. Inf. [Nov. 8, 1842/Sept. 21, 1911/from Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]
JOHN SCHWEITZER (d. 1927) FORMER LOCAL MAN DIES AT SHEBOYGAN John Schweitzer, Jr., son of John Schweitzer, Town of Mosel farmer who lived in this city for many years, passed away at the Sheboygan county sanitarium, at Plymouth, yesterday afternoon, tuberculosis being the immediate cause of death. The body was brought to this city and will lie in state at the Pfeffer chapel this evening, from 7 to 9, and tomorrow afternoon, from 2 to 4, and in the evening from 7 to 9, that friends may view the remains. Deceased contracted a severe cold last week and was removed to the Sheboygan sanitarium but failed to rally as his low vitality ebbed rapidly. His father conducted a barbering establishment in the city for ?? years, coming here shortly after the son’s birth in Sheboygan. The shop was located on Washington street. Eleven years ago the family moved ___ in Mosel, taking up residence on a farm. Deceased was born in Sheboygan, October 9, and would have been 36 years of age next month. He is survived by a brother, Reuben, and five sisters, Margaret, at home, Mrs. Ed. Monkler of this city, and Mrs. Ray Spence, Mrs. Henry Maas and Mrs. Herman Reiger, all of Milwaukee. His parents also survive. Funeral services will be held from the PFeffer chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2, the Rev. Schreiber officiating and burial will take place in Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, September 23, 1927 P.10 ******* [bur. 9-26-1927/died at Plymouth, WI/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]
JOHN C. SCHWEITZER (d. 1936) PASSES AWAY HERE SUNDAY John Schweitzer, Retired Barber, Dies At age of 67 John Schweitzer, 67, retired barber who operated a shop in the city for nearly 35 years, died Sunday at the home, 3001 Meadow Lane. He had been afflicted with a weak heart for years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, with the Rev. W. C. Kurtz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born Here in 1869 Mr. Schweitzer was born in this city in 1869, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schweitzer. After completing school work he learned the barber trade. He started a shop near Washington and Tenth streets. In 1891 Mr. Schweitzer married Miss Pauline Piepper of Mosel, Sheboygan county. Retiring from the barbering business he engaged in farming near Haven, Sheboygan county, for __ years. Nine years ago he suffered from heart attacks and returned to the city. Widow Survives Survivors are the widow, five daughters, Mrs. Ray Spencer, Mrs. Henry Mass, Mrs. Herman Reger, Miss Margaret Schweitzer, all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Moakler, city; a son, Reuben, city; two brothers, Edward and Ervin, both of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. William Wagner, city, Mrs. Joseph Simon, Mrs. August Mollinger, Mrs. Edward Herzog, all of Milwaukee; and 11 grandchildren. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there until the hour of the services Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 21, 1936 P.3 ******** [bur. 12-22-1936/cause: angina pectoris]
LIZZIE SCHWEITZER Lizzie Schwertzer (sic) birth: 1 August 1900 Manitowoc death: 2 August 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc father: John C. Schwertzer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* [age 30 min./cause: hydrocepholus]
MARGARET SCHWEITZER Miss Margaret Schweitzer, 52, former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday at her home at 2408 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wrecza Funeral Home, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with graveside services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. She was born in Manitowoc on ___ __ 1904, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Schweitzer and was educated in Manitowoc schools. Following graduation she went to Milwaukee where she was employed at the Milwaukee County Hospital. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Spencer and Mrs. Henry Maass, of Milwaukee, a brother Ruben Schweitzer, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may all at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1956 P.15 ******* [d. 10-23-1956 at Milwaukee WI/age 52 yrs./bur. on John C. Schweitzer lot]
MINNIE SCHWEITZER DEATH COMES AFTER WEARY SUFFERING Mrs. George Schweitzer Had Been Ill for Many Months Wearied by months of sufferings from incurable disease, Mrs. George Schweitzer welcomed death which came to her at an early hour this morning and passed calmly and peacefully to her rest. Mrs. Schweitzer, who was 68 years of age, had been ill for more than a year and for months her death had been but a question of time. Mrs. Schweitzer is survived by her husband and two brothers, August and Fred Eggert, both of Denver, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Kaufman, of Chicago. The funeral will be held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Schellhause. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 16, 1913 P.1 ******** [bur. 05-19-1913/cause: uraneia conia/bur. on George Schweitzer lot]
NORMA SCHWEITZER A small child of John Schweitzer here died Mon. of child cholera. The funeral was yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901 ********* [Norma Schweitzer/bur. 09-11-1901/age 2 mo./cause: cholera infantum]
PAULINE SCHWEITZER Mrs. Pauline Schweitzer, 83, of 1510 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Pauline Pieper, daughter of the later Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pieper in Mosel, Sheboygan County, in 1871 and in 1891 was married to John C. Schweitzer. They located in Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1936. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Edward Moakler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ray Spencer, Mrs. Henry Maass and Miss Margaret, all of Milwaukee; son, Reuben, of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 15, 1954 P. 15 ******* [d. 11-15-1954/age 83 yrs./bur. on John C. Schweitzer lot]
RUBEN W. SCHWEITZER Ruben W. Schweitzer, 57, Manitowoc, was killed Sunday in an accident on Highway 141 about a mile south of Stiles in Oconto County. Schweitzer was riding with 52 year old Clarence Meyer of Rockwood, father-in-law of singer Julius LaRosa. Meyer suffered chest injuries and severe knee lacerations in the two car collision. The other driver was Frieman Winann of route 1, Lena. Sheboygan Press, Mon., Nov. 14, 1960 page 1 ******** [d. 11-13-1960 at Oconto Co. WI/age 58 yrs./bur. on John C. Schweitzer lot]
ADELHEIDE T. SCHWENKE DEATH CAUSED BY PTOMAINE POISON Mrs. Otto Schwenke of Manitowoc Died After Partaking of Canned Tomatoes Manitowoc, Wis. - Ptomaine poisoning said to have been contracted from eating canned tomatoes caused the death of Mrs. Otto Schwenke. Janesville Daily Gazette, Sat., July 9, 1910 page 1 ******** DEATH TAKES YOUNG WIFE Mrs. Otto Schwenke, Mother of Four Small Children, Dead Death has robbed the home of Otto Schwenke, So. Seventh Street of wife and mother, Mrs. Schwenke's death occurring early this morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Schwenke, nee Adelaide Kluczinski, was 33 years old and came here with her parents from Germany as a child of nine. She was the mother of four children, the oldest 11 years and the youngest 18 months and her death is sad. Two brothers and one sister also survive. the funeral will be held Saturday with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., July 6, 1910 ********** PTOMAINE POISONING IS DEATH Mrs. Otto Schwenke was Victim of it From Canned Goods DIES AS SHE TALKED TO DOCTOR Ptomaine poisoning resulted it is believed from eating canned tomatoes caused the death of Mrs. Otto Schwenke, whose funeral will be held from the late home on So. Seventh Street Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Schwenke died Wednesday after a week of severe sufferings. No inquest will be held. Mrs. Schwenke's death was sudden and unexpected. Two minutes previous to her demise, while she was seated in a chair conversing with her physician and giving no indication of the near approach of dissolution. For a week before her death, Mrs. Schwenke had been unable to retain food and was in a highly nervous state, at times being hysterical but it was hoped that she might recover under careful treatment and nursing. Mrs. Schwenke was 33 years of age and the mother of four children, the oldest 11 and the youngest a little over a year. Two brothers and one sister also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., July 8, 1910 ******** [Adelheit Schwenke/bur. 07-09-1910/female/cause: gastro enteritis] (Adelheid Schwenke/nee Kluczinski/b. Nov. 8, 1877/d. July 6, 1910/ from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)
GLENN R. SCHWERMA Boy Drowned in Manitowoc River Glenn Schwerma Victim at Manitowoc Rapids A youngsters’ swimming party just above the dam in Manitowoc Rapids ended in tragedy during the noon hour today when 11 year old Glenn Schwerma drowned while his three playmates watched. Glenn was swimming with Jason Hollen, 11, her six year old brother, Robert, and Sandra Pankratz, 11, when he drowned in about six feet of water in a swimming hole in the Manitowoc river. “He yelled for help and then went down and came up a couple of times,” Sandra told a Herald-Times reporter. “Joan threw him an inner tube but he couldn’t hang on.” The sheriff’s office was called at 12:40 p.m. and Seriff Clarence Baryenbruch and Deputy Clarence Meihsner rushed to the scene with the county’s life boat and a set of grappling hooks. Coroner Theodore Teitgen arrived a short time after. After about a half hour of grappling, the officers located the Body. The boy was pronounced dead when he was brought to shore. Glenn’s mother, Mrs. John Schwerma, works at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company plant in Manitowoc and was called from her work. The father was in Port Washington at the time. The family lives in Manitowoc Rapids. Stuart Hollen, 15 who was on shore at the time of drowning, said that he has saved the boy from drowning “several times.” “Glenn could only swim about 10 feet,” young Hollen said, “but he would always swing out over the water on a rope we had tied to the branch of a tree. A couple of times he dropped off and I had to go out and get him.” Glenn was staying with his grandmother while his folks were gone. Survivors include the parents and a brother, Jack, about 3. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1950 P. 1 ******** Dale (sic) Schwerma Rites Saturday Funeral services for Dale Schwerma, 11 year old Manitowoc rapids youth who drowned Wednesday while swimming in the Manitowoc River, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht funeral home. The Rev. Harold Brynteson of the Gospel Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will be in the city. Members of the Sunday school class which he attended will sing at the service and his playmates will act as pallbearers. The body may be viewed at noon Friday. Dale Schwerma was born Dec. 22, 1939, at Two Rivers but resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schwerma, at Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors in addition to his parents and a brother, Jack include his grandparents, Mrs. Frances Schwerma of Two Rivers, Mrs. Paul Mrozinski of Manitowoc Rapids and Gustav Edstrom of Port Orford, Ore. The boy was a fifth grade student at the Rapids graded school. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 27, 1950 p.1 ******** [d. 07-26-1950/age 11 yrs./bur. on John Schwerma lot]
JAYCE JOSEPH SCHWISTER Jayce J. Schwister, age 22, of 1825 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Manitowoc. Jayce was born Aug. 9, 1986, in Manitowoc, Wis. He is the son of Shannon O'Leary Zimmermann and Joseph Schwister. He attended Lincoln High School and had been employed at Riverside Foods, Cedar Crest and Encore Promotions. Jayce enjoyed video gaming and being with his friends. (Survivors omtitted for privacy.); other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Thomas O'Leary. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Terry Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of the cremated remains to be at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday, July 13, 2009, from 3 p.m. until the time of services at 5 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair street, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 2009
GEORGE P. SCHWOERER George P. Schwoerer, 82, of 810 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, February 1, 1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 14, 1908, in St. Nazianz, son of the late George F. and Catherine Stein Schwoerer. He married the former Lorena Koenig, April 11, 1934, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County. The couple farmed in the town of Liberty until 1948 when they moved to Kiel where they resided until 1956 when they moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Schwoerer preceded him in death July 2, 1970. Mr. Schwoerer had been employed by various Manitowoc companies prior to his retirement from the Schuette Brothers Company in 1974. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Virginia Schwoerer of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Marie and Charles Bartlett of Two Rivers; a grandson, Frederick W. Schwoerer; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday where a prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1991 P. B8 ******** [d. 02-01-1991/age 82 yrs./widower of Lorena Schwoerer] (14 Sep 1908/01 Feb 1991/SSDI)
LORENA SCHWOERER Mrs. George P. Schwoerer, 57, of 810 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10: a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schwoerer, nee Lorena Koenig, was born April 7, 1913, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Phillip Koenig. She was married to George P. Schwoerer April 11, 1934, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County. They resided in the Town of Liberty and at Kiel before moving to Manitowoc in 1956. Survivors include her husband; a son, Frederick and a daughter, Ellen Marie, at home; a brother, Raymond, of Rt. 1, Newton and a sister, Mrs. Walter Brendel Jr., of Sheboygan. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 3, 1970 p.6-T ********* [d. 07-02-1970/age 57 yrs./wife of George P. Schwoerer]
FRANCIS J. SCIPLES Col. F.J. 'Bud' Sciples, USAF Retired Bud Sciples, age 80, of 1528 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Shady Lane Care Center, Manitowoc. He was born on May 26, 1929, in Milwaukee, son of the late Frank and Clara (Wesolek) Sciples. Bud was a graduate of Bayview High School in Milwaukee and then received a B.S. Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. On Jan. 2, 1953, he married Dorothy A. Eggert in Manitowoc. Bud also holds a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1963. In 1968, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk, Va., and in 1970 completed the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. His most recent educational achievement is a MS degree from the University of Arkansas in operations management in 1983. Col. Sciples served as Deputy Chief for the United States Defense Liaison Group, Jakarta, Indonesia. Other overseas tours included assignment to Tan San Nhut Air Base, Vietnam where he logged 261 combat missions as Assistant Operations Officer. He also served as tanker pilot and Commandant of the Kanto Plains Instrument School at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan. Col. Sciples' stateside tours included Deputy Commander for Logistics, Randolph Air Force Base and Deputy Commander for Maintenance at Reese Air Force Base. While assigned to the Headquarters USAF, Col. Sciples was Deputy Chief of the Fighter Branch in the Director of Studies and Analysis at the Pentagon. At the United States Air Force Base Instrument Pilot Instructor School, Randolph Air Force Base, he was an Instructor Pilot, Academic Instructor and Operations Officer. Col. Sciples wears the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Cluster and the National Defense Service Medal. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was also preceded in death by an infant son: Steven. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, until the morning prayer at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 18, 2009
STEVEN F. SCIPLES Funeral services for Steven Francis Sciples, five-weeks-old son of Capt.(USAF) and Mrs. Francis J. Sciples, who died Dec. 12 at Tokyo, Japan, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. with a mass of the Angels at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. Allan Walt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The infant was born Nov. 4 at Tokyo. His mother is the former Dorothy A. Eggert of Manitowoc. Surviving in addition to the parents are a sister, Susan Lee, paternal grandfather, Frank A. Sciples of Milwaukee and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Eggert of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Ninth Street entrance of the funeral home at 930 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1959 P. 11 ********** [Steven Francis Sciples/d. 12-12-1959 at Tokyo Japan/bur. on Gust Eggert lot]
CHARLES E. SCOTT Charles E. Scott, 82, of 727 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Scott was born Aug. 4, 1881, at Sturgeon Bay, son of John and Harriet Tuck Scott. His mother was the first white child born in Door County. He married the former Emma Johnson at Carnot, Door County, June 14, 1904. They marked their 60th wedding anniversary this month. The couple resided at Sturgeon Bay for three years and in 1907 came to Manitowoc. He was employed by C. Reiss Coal Co. as an engineer and retired 18 years ago. Survivors are his wife, a brother, Archie, of Beloit and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Thursday and at the church chapel after 10:30 a.m. Friday until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1964 P.16
EMMA SCOTT Mrs. Charles Scott, 83, formerly of 727 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, after a brief illness. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Scott, the former Emma Johnson, was born Aug. 7, 1882, at Clay Banks, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Larsen Johnson. She was married to Mr. Scott June 14, 1904, at Carnot, Wis., and the couple lived at Sturgeon Bay three years before coming to Manitowoc. Mr. Scott died June23, 1964. The couple observed its 60th wedding anniversary in June. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and then at the church chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1966 P.7 ******* [d. 1-29-1966, Chilton, WI/age 83 yrs./widow of Charles E. Scott]
FRANK SCOTT Frank Scott, 64, Dies Here This Morning Frank Scot, 64, of 303 North Lake street, died at 11:30 this morning, shortly after he had been taken to the hospital in a police ambulance. He had been ill for several days with pneumonia. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 7, 1936 P.2 ******** Scott Services To Be Held On Monday Funeral services for Frank Scott, 64, of 303 North Lake Street, will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the Leschke funeral home. The body will lie at the funeral home until the time of the services Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1936 P.4 ******** [bur. 2-10-1936/cause: myocarditis]
MARY ANN SCOTT City and County: Mrs. Scott of this city died on Tuesday at the age of 85. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 24, 1895 pg. 3 ********* Mrs. Allen Scott birth: 1810 Ireland death: 23 October 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (1870 Manitowoc ward 4 census-same household: Abraham Allen age 51 laborer; Mary Scott age 55 keeps house ******* (1880 Manitowoc ward 2 census-same household: Abraham Allen age 61, laborer, single; Mary Ann Scott age 65, widowed, keeping house No indication of relationship) ******* [age 85 yrs./cause: old age]
RICHARD SCOTT Son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scott Dies Wednesday Richard, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scott, 517 Franklin street, died yesterday noon at the hospital. Besides the parents, one brother, Carl Jr., survives. Burial will be Friday morning at 9:15 from the Shimek & Schwartz parlors and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church. The deceased was born November 25 in this city. The parlors will be open tonight from 7 to 9:30. Manitowoc Herald News, August 21, 1930 P.14 ****** [bur. 8-22-1930/age 2 yrs/cause: pneumonia]
WILLIAM SCOTT William Scott drowned in the river Manitowoc Herald, 17 Jul 1862 ******** Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862) A MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. - William Scott, a boy about 16 years of age, was drowned here on Wednesday. He was bathing near the mouth of the river and ventured beyond his depth. His body was recovered about half an hour afterwards by Mr. Jas. Patterson, and every exertion made by physicians and others to restore life, but they were of no avail - the vital spark had fled. The boy's mother, a widow, resides in the town of Rapids, and we can imagine, but not describe her feelings, when she heard of the melancholy event. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 11, 1912 pg. 1 ******** (William Scott/d. 11 July 1862/age 17 yr. 9 mo./cause: drowned while bathing/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
EMMA SCOVE (d. May 16, 1874) Death of Mrs. H.C. Scove - Our citizens were startled, last Saturday, with the intelligence that Mrs. Scove, the wife of H.C. Scove, of the firm of Hanson & Scove, of the firm of Hanson & Scove, shipbuilders at Two Rivers, breathed her last, at Manitowoc, about noon of that day. Mrs. Scove was about 27 years of age, and leaves a husband and four children, the eldest, a daughter, almost at the point of death with eruptive fever, the youngest, four days old, to mourn her untimely decease. The funeral, which was conducted yesterday under the auspices of Manitowoc Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, of which order the bereaved husband is an honored member, was largely attended, nearly all the Masons and many others at Two Rivers having gone to Manitowoc for that purpose. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, May 19, 1874 pg. 3 ***** Death of Mrs. H. C. Scove Last Saturday, Mrs. Scove, wife of H. C. Scove(sic) of the firm of Hanson and Scove, shipbuilders of Two Rivers, died at her home in this city. The deceased leaves a husband and four children, the youngest only a few days old, to mourn her departure. The funeral took place on Monday and was attended and directed by the Manitowoc Lodge of Free Masons, in which order the husband of the deceased belongs. Quite a number of Masons and friends from Two Rivers were also in attendance. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May, 21, 1874 p.4 ******** [Mrs. Hans Scove/d. May 16, 1874] ******** (1870 Manitowoc ward 4 census: Hans Scovi 34 Ship carpenter; wife Emma 24; George 4; Anna 1)
HANS M. SCOVE From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1889: Death on Fri. morning, after a long illness, one of the most widely known businessmen in our city, Mr. Hans Scove. He was a ship builder whose name was known all across the lakes. Countless steam and sail ships still sail giving witness to his skill in shipbuilding. Manitowoc has lost a good citizen and energetic contributor to the well being of our city. Mr. Scove was born in 1837 in Denmark and came to America at age 18. In Long Island, he learned shipbuilding and followed it there many years. During the war he served in the "Commodore Perry Flotilla". He was married in 1865 and leaves 5 children. His burial took place on Sun. afternoon with an extraordinary number of mourners attending.
****** DEATH OF HANS SCOVE. Hans M. Scove died this (Friday) morning after a long illness. He was born in Denmark in 1837, and came to this country when 18 years of age. He worked for two years at Long Island, where he learned the ship-carpenter's trade, after which he came to Manitowoc and became identified with the ship yards here. During the war he was carpenter in Commodore Perry's fleet. He was married in 1865, and leaves five children. Mr. Scove was a man of unusual intelligence and industry. As a shipbuilder he had few superiors, and at the time of his death, was in charge of a shipyard at this place which was attracting the favorable notice of those who had work in that line. Mr. Scove's death is a serious loss to the city. Manitowoc Pilot, March 21, 1889 P. 5 ***** (First publication March 28, 1889.) No. 25 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In probate. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Hans M. Scove, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Hans M. Scove, late of the town of Manitowoc, in the county of Manitowoc, deceased, has been filed in this court, and whereas application has been made by George T. Scove, of said county who is named in said will as the executor thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law: Therefore it is ordered that said application be heard at a special term of said court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 23d day of April, A.D. 1889, at 10 o'clock, A.M. of that day. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication of a copy of this order in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper printed and published at the city of Manitowoc in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. Dated March 26, A.D. 1889. By the Court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, April 18, 1889 P. 2
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[cause: consumption]
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Two Danes, Jasper Hanson and Hans M. Scove, established a shipyard in
Manitowoc and built a number of vessels in the period 1870-1889, but the
carpenters and mechanics who were building these vessels were nearly all
Norwegians. One of these was Julius Johnson, foreman and expert spar
maker in the Hanson and Scove shipyard. He was a graduate of a navigation
school in Norway, and after the panic of 1873 had created hard times for
the shipbuilding industry, he was placed in command of the schooner "John
Schuette," which he sailed for his employers, taking a cargo of deals
from Manitowoc to England. He sailed the vessel back to Wilmington, North
Carolina, where he left it, and then returned to Manitowoc. As told
elsewhere Captain William Lund of Milwaukee went to Wilmington and took
charge of the vessel after Captain Johnson?s return. After sailing it to
Riga, Russia, and other places, he finally brought it back to Chicago in
September, 1879. The vessel was built by Hanson and Scove at their
shipyard at Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where they were located before 1873.
Another Norwegian in the employ of Hanson and Scove was Captain Christen
Olson, born at Grimstad, Norway, in 1830. He came to America in 1854,
settling in Manitowoc, where he served as shipbuilder, and later as
superintendent in the Hanson and Scove shipyard. He was part owner of the
schooner " Industry" and of the scow " Success." He married Miss
Maren Findahl, a sister of Mrs. O. Torrison of Manitowoc.
The following vessels were built at the Hanson and Scove yards: {88}
1871 schooner "K. L. Bruce" 34 tons capacity
1871 schooner "L. Meeker" 312 tons capacity
1871 schooner "C. Neilson" 315 tons capacity
1871 schooner "W. Keller" 263 tons capacity
1872 schooner "M. A. Muir" 347 tons capacity
1872 schooner "T. H. Howland" 299 tons capacity
1872 schooner "M. L. Higgie" 310 tons capacity
1873 schooner "Falmouth" 234 tons capacity
1873 schooner "H. M. Scove" 305 tons capacity
After 1873 they had their yard for some years at Two Rivers, where the
following vessels were built:
1874 schooner "J. O. Thayer" 380 tons capacity
1874 schooner "Granger" 366 tons capacity
1874 schooner "Bertie Calkins" 256 tons capacity
1875 schooner "John Schuette" 289 tons capacity
In 1880 they were again operating their yard at Manitowoc, where they
built the following ships:
1880 steamer "Daisy Day" 124 tons capacity
1880 schooner "H. O. Albrecht" 309 tons capacity
1881 schooner "Melitta" 83 tons capacity
1881 schooner "E. B. Maxwell" 360 tons capacity
1881 schooner "T. L. Parker" 628 tons capacity
1882 schooner "J. L. McLaren" 286 tons capacity
1883 schooner "Emma L. Nielson" 90 tons capacity
1884 schooner "James H. Hall" 100 tons capacity
1889 steamer "J. E. Hall" 343 tons capacity"
VICTOR SCOW
Death on Fri. of a 1-year old son of Mr. Eric Scow here following
a 3-week illness. The funeral was held Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1900
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Victor Raymond Scow
birth: 13 August 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 11 August 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc, Wis.
residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Vic Scow
mother: Minnie Ellisen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[age 11 mo./cause: choler infantum]
HARRY SCUDDER
Harry, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Scudder, was buried
at Evergreen cemetery this afternoon. The remains were brought
here from Marrinette (sic) on the noon train and taken directly
to the cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Weddnesday, November 23, 1898 P. 4
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[burial register has Henry Scendder, male, age 5m, born in Marinette,
cause of death: unknown]
CHRISTINE SEABURG
Funeral services for Mrs. Ray Seaburg, 53, former Manitowoc resident who died
Friday night at Chicago, were held this Monday afternoon at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc, with the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating.
Mrs. Seaburg was born at Manitowoc in 1902, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Antone Mrotek Sr. Mrs. Seaburg moved to Chicago where she was married when 17.
Survivors include the husband; four brothers, Antone, Edwin, Paul and Victor of
Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Adrian LaPointe and Mrs. Joseph Vunk of
Manitowoc and Mrs. Arno Nowack of Watertown, Wis.
Burial arrangements were arranged by the Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1955 P.15
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[d. 05-06-1955 at Chicago, IL/age 53 yrs./cause: BR. CA./
bur. on Anton F. and Josephine Mrotek lot]
LUCILE M. SEAL
Mrs. Lucile M. Seal, age 72, of 1715 Cedar Ave., Manitowoc died Saturday afternoon,
June 24, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at the Reinbold
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Capt. Paul Logan of the Salvation Army
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Lucile Ward was born May 25, 1928, at Seymour, Wis., daughter of the late
Earl and Florence Bishop Ward. She attended school at Seymour. On March 28, 1945,
Lucile was married to Kenneth L. (Bud) Seal Sr. at Elkhart, Indiana. The couple moved
to Manitowoc in 1963. Lucile worked at the Aluminum Specialty Company, Northern Labs,
Lakeside Packing Company and did volunteer work for many years at the Salvation Army.
Bud preceded Lucile in death on September 15, 1991.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth (Ellen) Seal Jr., Manitowoc,
James Seal, Manitowoc, Jody (Connie) Seal, Manitowoc, Danny (Terry) Seal, Manitowoc;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy (Manny) LaGrew, Ashland, Wis., Cindy (Dennis) Van,
Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Duane (Donna) Ward, Manitowoc, Robert (Ann) Ward, Atlanta, Ga.; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m.
See you soon. Love Michaela
Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 2000 P. A2
KENNETH SEAL
Kenneth L. (Bud) Seal Sr., age 64, of 615 State Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday,
September 15, 1991 at his residence. A service of comfort for family and friends
will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1991 at 11:30 am from Reinbold, Pfeffer,
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate. Burial will
be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Born January 18, 1927 at Elkhart, Ind., son of the late Harry B. and Myrtle E.
Estep Seal. He grew up and was educated at Elkhart, Ind. and married Lucille M.
Ward March 28, 1945 at Elkhart. Employed at Elkhart Brass Foundy for 20 years.
They came came to Manitowoc in 1963. He was employed. -- missing section-- and
was a member of VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659 and volunteer at the Salvation Army and
Peter's Pantry. Bud enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille M. Seal of Manitowoc, Wis., children include
Judy and Manny LaGrew, Kenneth Jr. and Ellen Seal, Cindy and Jay Jimenez, James
and Carol Seal, Jody and Connie Seal and Danny and Terry Seal, all of Manitowoc;
his mother-in-law, Florence Ward of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren, five great
grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death
by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Reinbold
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 17, 1991 page B6
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[age 64 yrs./husband of Lucile Seal]
KINGSLEY D. SEARS
Kingsley D. Sears, 71, of 1218 No. 11th St., Manitowoc, retired Mirro Aluminum
Co. factory personnel superintendent, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital,
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sears was born Dec. 12, 1896, at Milwaukee, son of the late Charles S. and
Gertrude Connell Sears. He attended Oshkosh State Teachers College and came to
Manitowoc in 1925. He was a salesman for the Snider Catsup Co., the Plumb and
Nelson Co., of Manitowoc, and retired in 1962 after 37 years of employment with
the Mirro firm.
Active in athletics, Sears was chosen head of the Manitowoc Braves baseball team
of the Northern State league during the 1947 season. He had been an umpire for
years in the semi-pro league in the state and also served on the team’s board of
directors. He was president of the Greater Wisconsin Bowling Assn. in its first
year of existence and was elected to an honorary life membership by the association
in 1932.
Sears was a deputy sheriff for a quarter of a century and had been a chief deputy.
He was a veteran of World War I, and besides his membership in the Deputy Sheriff’s
Assn., belonged to the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post, Seagulls, and the Sheboygan
and Wisconsin Oldtimers Baseball associations.
He married Selma Pederson Nov. 25, 1939, at Manitowoc where the couple established
residence.
Survivors include the wife; two brothers, Donald of Sturgeon Bay and Charles of
Racine; a niece and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 19, 1968 P. 26
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Sears-Krause
Mrs. Carrie Krause of this city and King Sears, Manitowoc, were united in marriage
Saturday at Milwaukee. They are on a two weeks' honeymoon and on their return will
reside at Manitowoc.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Robert Suettinger and has always made Two Rivers her
home. She has held a position in the office of the Two Rivers Beverage Co. The groom is
well known in athletic circles in both Manitowoc and Two Rivers. He played professional
football with the Manitowoc City football team for several seasons and last season acted
as manager and coach. He is also an umpire in the Mid-West League and acts as coach of
the Aluminum Goods baseball team in the Eastern Wisconsin League. Mr. Sears is employed
at the Goods plant at Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Sept. 1, 1927
SELMA J. SEARS
Mrs. Kingsley (Selma J.) Sears, 85, of 1705 Cedar Grove Dr., Manitowoc, died
Wednesday afternoon, September 23, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Private family funeral services will be Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sears, the former Selma Pederson, was born Nov. 22, 1895, at Manitowoc,
daughter of the late Nels and Anna Jensen Pederson. She grew up and was educated
in Manitowoc, was graduated from Manitowoc Central High School in 1913, and lived
here all her life. She was married to Kingsley D. Sears Nov. 25, 1939, at
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1968. Mrs. Sears worked for Lakeside
Packing Company many years, and was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Miss Alma Pederson of
Manitowoc, Henrietta and F.W. Wentker of Haddonfield, N.J., and Agnes and W.E.
Steele of Lodi, Wis., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Memorials would be appreciated to St. Pauu (sic) Evangelical Lutheran Church or
charity of the donor's choice.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1981 P. 3
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[d. at Green Bay, WI/widow of Kingsley D. Sears]
JULIA SEASTEDT
Mrs. Otto Seastedt who resided on the River Road died yesterday. She is survived
by a husband, daughter and two sisters. The funeral will be held Saturday from
the home. Burial at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 13, 1912
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[cause: valvular disease/this is Julia Horn listed with the Horn family.]
ANNA SEBESTA
Mrs. Joseph Sebesta died this morning at the home, 422 N. 10th St., aged 62
years. Death, which followed an illness of over a week, was due to gall stones,
from which she had suffered in previous attacks. Deceased was born in Prague,
Bohemia and came to this country in 1864. She is survived by a husband and
three children: Mrs. Neil Olson, this city, Mrs. J. Jensen, city, and Charles,
city and a brother in Chicago. The funeral will be held from the late home
Thursday afternoon at 2, and interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 27, 1911 P.3
BABY SEBESTA
Sorrow followed joy in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sebesta,
19th and Wollmer streets, Sunday, when one of twin boys, born to
the couple passed away a few hours after birth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Oct. 22, 1917, Page 6
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[cause: premature birth/bur. on Joseph Sebesta lot/burial #6680]
CHARLES J. SEBESTA
Funeral services for Charles J. Sebesta, 76, of 1318A S. 12th St., Manitowoc,
who died Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient
for three weeks, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John United Church of
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiated and burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Sebesta was born July 24, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and
Anna Schroeder Sebesta. He attended Manitowoc schools and was a graduate of
the old Park High School. Upon graduation he completed a mechanical drawing
correspondence course in 1912 conducted by the International Correspondence
School of Scranton, Penn. For ten years he was employed as creditor of accounts
for Klassen Clothing store and an additional 10 years for the Wisconsin Fuel
and Light Co. of Manitowoc.
He married Eleanore Karczewski Nov. 15, 1915, at Wauwatosa. He was employed by
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. Inc., during World War II, and in 1949 at the Mirro
Aluminum Co., retiring in 1959. He was a member of Mirro’s Ten Year Club and
also served on the church board for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife; a nephew and two nieces. Twin sons and three sisters
preceded him in death.
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of the funeral arrangements and
pallbearers were Charles Peterik, High Vogel, Ray Tewel, Walter Biesemeyer,
Reinhart Pabian and Clarence Meihsner.
Memorials may be sent to St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1967 P.18
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[d. 07-03-1967/age 76 yrs./bur. on Joseph Sebesta lot]
ELEANOR A. SEBESTA
Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor A. Sebesta, 83, of 1318 S. 12th St., Manitowoc,
who died Wednesday, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 o’clock this Friday
evening and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, June 4, 1976 P.14
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[widow of Charles Sebesta/bur. on Joseph Sebesta lot]
JOSEF SEBESTA
Well Known Contractor a Victim of Paralysis Last Night
Ill for a year, a victim of paralysis which he had twice suffered, Joseph
Sebesta, well known carpenter contractor and a resident of the county since
1867, died at the home of his son on Tenth street last night, aged 67. Death
was due to paralysis of the brain. The funeral will be held from the home at
422 N. Tenth street Monday afternoon.
Mr. Sebasta was born at Prague, Bohemia, November 19, 1846, and at the age
of 23 located on a farm near Kellnersville. In 1873 he removed to this city
where for years he was well known as a contractor. His wife died two years
ago. Mr. Sebesta is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Niel Olson and Mrs. John
Johnson, this city, and one son, Charles, also residing here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 15, 1913 P.8
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[Joseph/cause: apoplexy]
ESTHER M. SECOR
FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. Henry Secor, nee Esther Shipper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Schipper, former residents of this city, died at Milwaukee
yesterday, death being due to after effects of the influenza. The
body will be brought here this afternoon or tomorrow for burial.
The Schipper family left here to locate at Milwaukee where they
now reside. Mrs. Secor is survived by her husband and partnes (sic)
and two brothers, all at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 31, 1920 P.1
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The funeral of Mrs. Henry Secor, nee Esther Schipper, was held this morning
from Sacred Heart church and attended by many friends who knew her in girlhood
days and mourn her death. The body of Mrs. Secor was brought here from Milwaukee
yesterday and taken to the Rushboldt home on South Fourteenth street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1920 P. 8
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[cause: embolism/bur. on Walter Schipper lot]
GEORGE G. SEDGWICK
News article:
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1906
Attorney G.G. Sedgwick, senior member of the firm of Sedgwick & Sedgwick and who
is one of the best known lawyers in this section of the state, suffered a stroke
of paralysis at 1 o'clock last Sunday morning. The stroke seriously affected the
entire left side of his body and at this writing, he is still critically ill. Mr.
Sedgwick was the republican candidate for state senator from the district at the
late election. He enjoyed good health up to the time when he was stricken on Sunday
last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 3, 1931
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Death Monday morning of George G. Sedgewick after a 2-month illness with
heart trouble. Mr. Sedgewick had suffered a stroke on 25 November which
paralyzed his left side. At the time it was thought that the end was near,
but because over time he slowly improved, his actual death was unanticipated.
Mr. Sedgewick was born 13 February 1843 in Andover, New York. That same year
he came west with his parents and settled in Bloomington, Illinois, where he
grew up. In 1862 Mr. Sedgewick served in the 115th Illinois Infantry Regiment
for a year and received a medical discharge. In 1864 he reentered the Army,
this time with 132nd Illinois Infantry Regiment, and served until the end of
the war. After the war he moved to Port Washington and took a post with G.W.
Foster to study law, went to Kewaunee in 1874 and came to Manitowoc in 1880
where he has lived ever since. He was one of our most eminent attorneys. He
was a member of the local post of the G.A.R. and was also a member of Knights
of Pythias and the local Odd Fellows Lodge. His funeral will take place this
afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Presbyterian Church.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907
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LARGE CONCOURSE OF PEOPLE ATTEND SEDGWCK FUNERAL.
The funeral of G. G. Sedgwick, which was held from the Presbyterian church last
Thursday afternoon, was very largely attended. Among those in attendance at the
obsequies were nearly all of the members of the following named organizations:
The Manitowoc County Bar association, the Odd Fellows, Walker Post, G.A., and
Knights of Pythias. The pall bearers were George Houghton, Jacob Barry, George
Groffman, John Smalley, William Houghton and Dr. E. M. Kapitan.
There were many floral tributes including a broken circle from the Bar association,
a wreath from the ladies of the Presbyterian church, a bouquet of roses from the
Sunday school, a wreath of carnations from the Christian Endeavor society, a floral
crescent from the Y.M.C.A., a floral piece from the Knights of Pythias, and flowers
from the Sheboygan school in which the decedent’s daughter was a teacher.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 7, 1907
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[George G. Sedgwick/bur. 01-29-1907/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
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George G. Sedgwick was born at Andover, New York, February 13, 1843, and in the
same year his family settled in Illinois. He was admitted to the bar of Ozaukee
county, at Port Washington, in 1874. He first practiced in Kewaunee, Wisconsin,
locating there soon after his admission to the profession. He removed to Manitowoc
January 1, 1880, and remained in practice there till his death.
Mr. Sedgwick was a man of great force with strong mentality and was a man to be
reckoned with by his opponents. He was city attorney for Manitowoc several terms.
He died January 28, 1907. He was a brother of Chief Justice Samuel Sedgwick of
Nebraska.
Bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin"
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, pg 104
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HAD STROKE OF PARALYSIS
G.G. Sedgwick of Manitowoc, was stricken with paralysis at his residence at
1 o'clock Sunday morning. His left side was almost totally paralyzed. Yesterday
he was unable to move his left arm or limb but today he has a partial use of his
limb. The stroke came unexpectedly as previous to that he had been enjoying
unusual health.
On Saturday, he had attended to his regular duties at his office in the Torrison
Building and on Friday, he had enjoyed a game of billiards at the Y.M.C.A rooms,
all of the time in the best of health. For some years Mr. Sedgwick has been
suffering from different trouble but during the past two years, he has recuperated
and his health has been steadily improving. He is 63 years of age and to all
appearances he has been in exceedingly good health and robust form.
There is every hope for his recovery and his friends are anticipating long life
for the well known barrister.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., Dec. 1, 1906
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GEORGE G. SEDGWICK DEAD.
Noted Manitowoc Lawyer Breathes His Last After a Two Months' Illness.
George Goodwin Sedgwick, one of the best known residents of this city, responded
to the summons of death Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock, at the family residence
on Michigan avenue, after an illness extending over a period of two months and
three days, his demise resulting from heart failure superinduced by a severe
stroke of paralysis which he suffered on the night of Nov. 25th last. Members of
the family were at his bedside when he breathed his last.
Although Mr. Sedgwick's illness had become somewhat more critical during the last
three or four days preceding his summons from earth, it had not been thought that
he was so near to the end of his earthly pilgrimage. He had been resting fairly
well during the night preceding his death, and apparently there was no reason to
apprehend immediate danger of a change for the worse Monday morning shortly before
the end came. But Mr. Sedgwick suddenly sank into that peaceful slumber which knows
no waking on earth.
It is believed that the fatal disease with which Mr. Sedgwick was stricken Nov. 25th
was the result of exertions during last fall's strenuous campaign, in which he was
the republican nominee for state senator from the Fifteenth District, and in which
he, while not neglecting any of the multitudinous demands of his large law practice,
had nevertheless made a determined fight with the expectation of winning out.
During his two months' illness Mr. Sedgwick's condition, while for the most part rather
precarious-his entire left side being affected by the paralysis-was at times such that
some hope was being held out for his recovery. While he did at no time during his
illness regain the full vigor and clearness of his faculties, he, at all times,
recognized all his friends and acquaintances who spoke to him.
George Goodwin Sedgwick was born at Andover, Oneida county, N.Y., Feb. 2, 1843. He was
63 years 11 months and 25 days old at the time of his death.
During his early childhood Mr. Sedgick, with his parents, removed to Bloomington, Ill.,
where Mr. Sedgwick's father engaged in farming.
G.G. Sedgwick received his education at Wheaton college, Ill. After leaving college he
taught school in Illinois for two years. A year after the outbreak of the civil war
he enlisted in Co.D. 115th Regt., Ill., infantry volunteers. After serving for one
year he was honorably discharged on account of illness. He re-enlisted in 1864 in the
132nd Ill. Regt., and served until the close of the war. Shortly after his second
enlistment he was promoted to the position of commissary sergeant.
After the war he again taught school in Illinois, and later in Wisconsin. In 1872 he
accepted a position in the public schools of Port Washington, Wis. In the same year
he also entred upon the study of law, devoting his hours of leisure to the reading of
the standard text-books on law, in the office of Atty. G. W. Foster of that city. At
the end of the school year, Mr. Sedgwick was elected justice of the peace. He pursued
his law studies with much diligence and signal success. Two years after his arrival
in Port Washington he was admitted to the bar. He then removed to Kewaunee, where he
established himself in the practice of his chosen profession. Later William H. Timlin,
now a justice of the state supreme court, associated in practice with Mr. Sedgwick,
the firm of Sedgwick & Timlin continuing for a number of years.
Mr. Sedgwick came to Manitowoc Jan. 1, 1879, and entered into a law partnershp with
G.A. Forrest. Later Mr. Sedgwick practiced alone. In 1898 his son, C.H. Sedgwick,
associated in the practice of law with his father. In that year Atty. Albert H. Schmidt,
now municipal judge, also became a partner of the firm of which G.G. Sedgwick was the
senior member. Atty. Schmidt severed his connection with the firm when he was elected
municipal judge-April, 1905. Since that time the firm had been G.G. Sedgwick and C.H.
Sedgwick.
Mr. Sedgwick was an able, well-read, keen-minde lawyer. During the twenty-seven years
that he was engaged in the practice of his profession in this city he was closely
identified with many legal battles. His services were often sought by residents of
adjoining counties, and during the last fifteen or twenty years he was a lawyer of
state-wide reputation.
The decedent was a pubic-spirited citizen. He was ever ready to participate in worthy
movements calculated to advance the interests of the city. He was a staunch republican,
and for many years took an active part in the affairs of his party. For several years
he served as chairman of the republican county committee of this county. He was a
delegate to the republican national convention at St. Louis in 1896.
Mr. Sedgwick served as a member of the school board of district No. one of this city
for nine years. He was president of the board of education under the city system. He
was a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and of Walker
Post, G.A.R. He held various offices in these organizations at different times. He
served as adjutant for the local G.A.R. and was on the staff of the national
organization of G.A.R. for one year. He was past commander of Walker Post.
Mr. Sedgwick served as alderman for one term. He was city attorney during the time
of incumbency of Mr. Thomas E. Torrison as mayor of Manitowoc.
He was a member and trustee of the First Presbyterian church, and at one time he was
superintendent of the Sunday school of that church.
He was president of the Manitowoc Advancement association, president of the Manitowoc
Businessmen's association, and president of the Manitowoc County Bar association.
He was intimately identified with the movement for the city school system and served
as attorney for the city in the "school case."
Mr. Sedgwick was married in the state of Illinois on the eighth of Nov. 1865, to Miss
Harriet L. Meacham, who, with two children--C.H. Sedgwick and Miss Helen Florence
Sedgwick, both residents of this city-survive him. Two brothers and two sisters, all
residents of Nebraska, also survive. The brothers are: State Supreme Judge S.H.
Sedgwick, Lincoln, Neb.; and T. E. Sedgwick, postmaster nad newspaper editor at York,
Neb. The sisters are: Mrs. Emma Brown and Mrs. Clara Carscadden, both of York, Neb.
The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church,
the Rev. Oliver C. Johnson officiating. Interment took place at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Sedgwick will be missed by a large circle of professional and business friends and
acquaintances. He was a good husband, a kind, indulgent father, and a friend of young
people.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1907
HARRIET L. SEDGWICK
MRS. SEDGWICK DIES IN WEST; FUNERAL HERE
Widow of Late G.G. Sedgwick, Dies at Portland While on a Visit
Messages received here Sunday brought announcement of the death of Mrs. Harriet
Sedgwick, widow of the late G.G. Sedgwick, of this city at Portland, Oregon. Mrs.
Sedgwick's demise occurring Saturday night. The remains will be brought to this
city the former home of Mrs. Sedgwick for burial and in charge of her son,
Clyde C. Sedgwick will reach here Wednesday or Thursday, the funeral being held
from the Presbyterian Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Sedgwick's death occurred at the home of relatives at Portland, Ore., with
whom she had been visiting and was due to the shock and effects of an operation
which she recently underwent and from effects she never fully recovered. The
messages received here give no details of the death of Mrs. Sedgwick but friends
had been advised of the operation and the fact that Mrs. Sedgwick was visiting
with relatives at Portland.
Mrs. Sedgwick, her son, Clyde and family left this city, her home for a long term
of years in November, 1909 to locate at Creswell, Ore., where Mr. Sedgwick is
engaged in business and the family had since made their home there. Mrs. Sedgwick
had not been well since the death of her husband in January, 1907 and after her
arrival in Oregon decided upon an operation wich was performed a short time ago.
Mrs. Sedgwick had been in Portland under care of physicians and failed to rally
from the effects of an operation and death came to her Saturday night.
Mrs. Sedgwick came to Manitowoc from Kewaunee with her husband in the 80's and
resided here up to the time of her departure for the West with her son's family.
She was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends and acquaintances
in the city and the annoucement of her death will be received with sorrow by many
who knew her best. Mrs. Sedgwick was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had
been an active supporter of the church and its works.
Mrs. Sedgwick is survived by one son, Clyde Sedgwick who is at Creswell, Ore., as
resident agent for a Minneapolis Orchard Company. Later an announcement as to the
time of arrival of the funeral party will be made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Apr. 24, 1911
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The body of the late Mrs. Sedgwick will reach the city at 8 o’clock
tomorrow morning, probably over the Soo line and the funeral will be
held from the Presbyterian church at 2 this afternoon. Clyde Sedgwick
will accompany the body.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 26, 1911 Page 4
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Mrs. Harriet Sedgwick, widow of the late G.G. Sedgwick of this city, died at her
residence in Cresswell, Oregon, last Sunday. Mrs. Sedgwick removed from this city
a little more than a year ago, going to Cresswell, to take up her residence there
with her son Clyde who had gone there with his family but a short time before her
removal. Telegrams received by friends here Monday stated that the remains would
be brought to this city for interment and that the funeral would be Thursday
afternoon. Her son Clyde of Cresswell, and a daughter, Helen survive her.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 27, 1911
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At the Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock, funeral services were
conducted for Mrs. Harriet Sedgwick, whose body was brought here
from Portland this morning. A large concourse of friends attending.
Rev. Sheppley officiated and a wealth of beautiful flowers crowned
the casket.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 27, 1911 Page 4
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WIFE FOLLOWS HUSBAND
Mrs. G.G. Sedgwick Dies at Portland After an Operation
Milwaukee, Wis. April 25--- A Wisconsin special from Manitowoc says:
Mrs. Harriet Sedgwick, widow of the late G.G. Sedgwick, attorney,
is dead at Portland, Ore. Mr. Sedgwick was one of the most prominent
attorneys of this section and came here with his wife in the eighty’s.
He died in 1907 and the family removed to Oregon. An operation caused
the death of Mrs. Sedgwick.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Tuesday, April 25, 1911 Page 1
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[bur. 04-25-1911/cause:strangulation]
ELSIE SEDLACEK
Age 83, of 110 South Blvd, Boynton Beach, died Tuesday, May 11, 1982. Mrs.
Sedlacek had been a resident since 1957, coming from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She
was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Boynton Beach.
She is survived by her husband, George J.; son Alton Sedlacek, of Green Bay,
Wisconsin; daughter Helen Stadelman, of Woodhaven, Michigan, and ten
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church, Boynton
Beach, Friday at 2PM, with the Reverend Douglas H. Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian
Church Memorial Fund, in Mrs. Sedlacek's memory.
Secobee-Combs Funeral Home, Boynton Beach, in charge of arrangements.
Palm Beach Post, Florida, May 13, 1982 P. 10
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[d. at Boynton Beach, FL/cremains/wife of George Sedlacek]
GEORGE J. SEDLACEK
George Sedlacek, age 100, of Boynton Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, March 28,
1993.
Mr. Sedlacek was born in Manitowoc on July 31, 1892. He was employed as a tailor
in Manitowoc until his retirement in 1957.At which time he relocated to Florida.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Mary Lou, Green Bay; a
daughter, Helen, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife Olga, of 35 years,
and by his wife Elsie, of 30 years.
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1993 P. A2
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[d. at Woodhaven MI/cremains/widower of Olga Sedlacek and Elsie Sedlacek]
LOUISE SEDLACEK (d. 1927)
MRS. LOUISA SEDLACEK DIES HERE SATURDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Louisa Sedlacek, aged 70, died at the Holy Family hospital in this city
Saturday afternoon, death ending a siege of illness which lasted ten months.
Dropsy was the cause of death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow after-
noon at 2 o'clock from the first Lutheran church(sic), Rev. Machmiller
officiating.
Mrs. Sedlacek was born in this city May 15, 1857 and lived here her entire
life. She was married thirty-seven years ago and Mr. Sedlacek preceded her in
death by a few years. Three sons, George, Peter and Henry and three daughters,
Margaret of Omaha, Nebraska, Francis and Martha of this city, survive. Two
brothers, Julius and Charles of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. William
Krumm, Julia, Bertha and Lena also survive, along with fourteen grand children.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 28, 1927 p.9
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[bur. 3-1-1927/cause: valvular heart lesion/bur. on Peter Sedlacek lot]
PETER SEDLACEK, JR. (d. 1946)
Peter Sedlacek, 55, of 1115 South 15th street, died Thursday afternoon
at the Holy Family hospital, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral
home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
cemetery.
Mr. Sedlacek was born in this city in 1891 and in 1921 married Miss Anna
Moenig. He was employed by the Aluminum Goods company.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, (private); two brothers, George of this
city, Henry of Reading, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Seidle of
Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. William Ladwig of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 17, 1946 P.2
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[d. 05-16-1946/age 55 yrs.]
ERNST SEEDORFF
Death of Ernst Seedorf last Sat. after a long illness.
The longtime citizen was buried on Mon.
Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1878
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Name: Seedorf, Carl Wm. H. E.
D.: 6/1/1878
B.: 8/20/1818
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 59 Yrs 9 Mo 12 Days
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Manitowoc
Cem.: Manitowoc
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper
Spouse: Alvine Seedorf
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Dropsy
Pg. #: v.1 p.
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(First Publication August 1, 1878.) No. 63.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC.-ss.
Probate Office, July 30th, A.D. 1878.
In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last will and testament; of Ernst
Seedorf(sic), deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, Wis.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament
of Ernst Seedorf, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, aforesaid, has been
filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Pauline Seedorf,
praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of
this State:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate
Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 26th day of August, A.D.,
1878, at ten o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested
in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the
Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said city of Manitowoc, for three successive
weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
By the Court,
Michael Kirwan, County Judge.
Frantz & Treat, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 8, 1878 P. 2
DELLA M. SEEFLUTH
Mrs. Richard Seefluth, 76, of 514 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel
of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Seefluth, nee Della M. Bean, was born Sept. 18, 1894, at Manitowoc,
daughter of the late Benjamin and Olga Klingholz Bean. She was married to
Richard Seefluth April 6, 1966, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Seefluth was a member
of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Roger Pentzien, of Omaha, Neb., a
brother, Harrison, of Tallahoma, Tenn., a sister, Mrs. Frank Ferdon, of
Manitowoc, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4
p.m. Wednesday, until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1971 P.9
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[d. 05-11-1971/age 76 yrs./wife #2 of Richard J. Seefluth]
LILAH SEEFLUTH
Mrs. Richard Seefluth, 69, of 514 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient six
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Lilah Houghton was born June 30, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of
the late John and Louella Pellett Houghton. She was married to Richard Seefluth
Sept. 14, 1916, at Manitowoc and the couple resided three years at Madison before
returning to Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband, a brother, Clarence, of Green Bay and two sisters,
Mrs. Ernest (Louella) Cione, of Chicago and Mrs. John (Edith) Drives, of Madison.
Friends may call at the Ninth Street entrance of Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be
moved to the church chapel where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1963 P.18
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[Lilah M. Seefluth/d. 10-23-1963/age 69 yrs./wife of Richard J. Seefluth]
MARJORIE SEEFLUTH
Girl Flower Picker is Killed by Stray Bullet
Marjorie Seefluth Is Victim; Boys Who Shot At Stumps Quizzed
Marjorie Seefluth, 16 year old high school girl, was instantly killed yesterday
afternoon when she was accidentally struck by a .22 calibre bullet as she was
picking flowers on a knoll west of the Miland Road near Rapids.
The bullet was believed to have been fired from one of two revolvers carried by
Donald Hendrick, 16, of 1213 South 16th street, and Kenneth Cummings, 16, of 719
York street, who were shooting at stumps about 100 feet away from the hill on
which Marjorie was standing.
Marjorie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seefluth, 51? North 4th street,
had accompanied the boys to the stump strewn, brush-covered field where she met
her death, shortly after dinner yesterday. She rode on the handlebars of Donald’s
bicycle.
Shot At Stump
When they reached the field the boys began shooting at stumps, Donald had a 9-shot,
H & H Special .22 calibre revolver and Kenneth had a small, 7-shot Whitney .22,
one of the first .22 revolvers made.
Marjorie, the boys told Sheriff Norman Berkedal and Coroner Gerald Rau, picked
flowers while they practiced shooting. At about 4:30 Marjorie was standing almost
at the top of a hill south of where the boys were shooting. Suddenly they heard
her scream. They turned and saw her fall to the ground. Believing that she had
fainted, the boys rushed up the knoll, carried her to a flat spot on the hill and
began giving her artificial respiration. After a moment or two they noticed blood
seeping from her clothing. She had been shot on the left side. Coroner Rau said
later, after performing an autopsy, that the bullet pierced both lungs, touched the
heart and lodged in the spine. Death, he said, must have been instantaneous.
The boys, after discovering Marjorie had been shot, ran to the farm of George Miland,
Jr., a short distance away. Miland accompanied them to the place where Marjorie’s
body was lying, saw that she was dead and summoned Sheriff Berkedal. The sheriff
received the call at 10 minutes after 5 p.m. He called the coroner and went to the
scene of the accident. Richard See-…
(cont. on Page 5, Col. 2) GIRL IS KILLED BY STRAY BULLET (Cont. from Page 1)…
fluth, father of the girl, was also summoned.
Taken to County Jail
Donald and Kenneth were taken to the county jail for questioning and were kept
there for the night. No charges were brought against them, however, pending the
inquest which will probably be held this afternoon. District attorney John R.
Cashman, who was out of the city yesterday, said this morning that he would confer
with Sheriff Berkedal and Coroner Rau this afternoon and go over the result of the
autopsy before arranging for the inquest. The two boys will be held at least until
the inquest is completed.
Donald and Kenneth are the sons of Mr. and Mr. Adam Hendrick and Mr. and Mrs. John
Cummings, respectively.
At the autopsy last night Dr. Rau was assisted by Dr. W. E. Donahue, Manitowoc,
and Dr. Eugene Gates, Two Rivers. It took three hours to locate the bullet.
Sheriff Berkedal said today that the revolver used by Donald Hendrick yesterday
had been taken away from the boy about two months ago by a farmer south of the
city. Donald was shooting on the farmer’s land. The man chased him off the property
and took the gun. Donald’s father, Adam Hendrick, visited the sheriff’s office and
asked to have the gun returned. Sheriff Berkedal went to the farmer, got the gun
and turned it back to Hendrick.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services for Marjorie Seefluth will be held Wednesday afternoon at two
o’clock from the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie at the Shimek and
Schwartz funeral home from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 Wednesday morning, when
it will be moved to the church.
Marjorie was born December 26, 1920, in Manitowoc. She attended grade school in
the second ward and the Woodrow Wilson Junior High school before entering the
Lincoln high school, where she was a sophomore this year. She was a member of the
Jobs Daughters here.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seefluth. She was an only child.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1937 P.5
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[bur. 05-26-1937/age 16 yrs./cause: shot 22 calibre-short bullet-entered left
thorax collapsed both lungs-lodged on anterior surface of spinal column/
bur. on Mrs. John Houghton lot]
MARY SEEFLUTH
Mrs. Ernest Seefluth, nee Mary Fraenzel, 76, former Manitowoc resident, died
early today in a Madison hospital. She had been making her home in Madison
with a granddaughter, Mrs. Joseph Jakubenas.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at the Brown and Williams funeral
home in Madison. The body will be brought to Manitowoc where it will lie in
state at the Pfeffer funeral home from late Tuesday until Wednesday morning when
services will be held at the funeral home at 9 o’clock. Burial will be in the
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Seefluth lived in Manitowoc most of her life. Mr. Seefluth preceded her in
death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. D. Bray, Madison; three sons, Edward
of Stevens Point, Robert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Richard of Manitowoc; three
brothers, William Fraenzel of Home Valley, Washington, Bernard of Waterloo, Iowa,
and Hubert of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. G. Dwyer, Sulla??n, Ill.; nine
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1941 P.2
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[d. at Madison, WI/bur. on Clara Fraenzl lot]
RICHARD J. SEEFLUTH
Richard J. Seefluth, 79, of 514 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Seefluth was born Mar. 26, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ernest and
Mary Franzel Seefluth. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life. He married
Lilah Houghton Sept. 14, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Oct. 22,
1962. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, as a tool and die maker
from 1919 until retirement in 1959. He married Della McKenzie Apr. 6, 1966, at
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death May 11, 1971. He was a member of First
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a nephew and two nieces. A daughter, Marjorie, preceded him
in death in 1937.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday until noon Saturday and then at the chapel until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1973 P. 3
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[d. 09-13-1973/age 79 yrs.]
(26 Mar 1894/Sep 1973/SSDI)
CARL L. FREDRICK SEEGER
Charles Seeger died, son of Louis and Caroline Seeger.
Manitowoc Herald, 29 Sep 1859
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On the 24th inst., Charles, son of Louis C. and Caroline Seeger,
aged 9 years.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 30, 1859 P. 3
CAROLINE R. SEEGER
Death Sun. here of Mrs. Caroline Seeger, wife of our eminent fellow citizen
Louis Seeger. She was born in the Kingdom of Würtemberg on 10 Feb. 1827 and
came to America with her parents in 1849. The family settled in Buffalo where
the deceased met Louis Seeger whom she married in 1850. Shortly after their
marriage the couple traveled west, settling in Manitowoc where they have lived
ever since. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary last year. Mrs.
Seeger enjoyed a large circle of friends. The direct cause of death was a lung
illness which she contracted a few weeks ago and which would not have been
serious but for her advanced age. Mourning at her grave were her elderly husband
and 6 children as well as numerous grandchildren. The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1901
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Deaths of a Week:
Mrs. Louis F. Seeger died at her home 615 Franklin street, Sunday afternoon,
of bronchitis after an illness of only a week, aged 74 years. The deceased, Miss
Caroline Endres, was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, February 10, 1837 and
came to American in 1849, settling at Buffalo where she was married to Louis
F. Seeger. The following year, after which they moved to Manitowoc where
they have resided for over half a century.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 9, 1901 pg. 1
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[bur. 05-05-1901/cause: bronchitis]
CHARLES SEEGER, JR.
Death on Mon. morning in the local mental facility of 36 yr. old Chas. Seeger,
a son of Mr. Fritz Seeger. The deceased, whose mother died in 1882, was buried
yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1893
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Charles Seeger, son of Fred Seeger of this city died on Monday of this
week and his funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 6, 1893
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[cause: insane]
CHARLES H. SEEGER, DR. (d. 1936)
DENTIST DIES ON SATURDAY
Funeral Services For Dr. Charles Seeger To Be Tuesday
Dr. Charles H. Seeger, 76, (Photo) a dentist here for more than 50 years, and
who served several terms as a member of the state board of dental examiners,
died Saturday evening at the home, 701 North Eighth street.
Dr. Seeger was forced to discontinue his practice 14 months ago when taken ill.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary. The
Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Dr. Seeger was born in this city in 1860. After finishing school here he enrolled
in the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, from which he was graduated in 1884. He
returned to this city to engage in the practice of dentistry.
He was first associated with his brother, Dr. Ernst Seeger, and Dr. J.V. Miller
in the firm of Seeger Bros. and Miller. On the death of Dr. Ernst Seeger the firm
became Seeger and Miller and in recent years Dr. Seeger and his sister, Dr. Minnie
Seeger, now deceased operated dental parlors on North Eighth street.
Widow Survives
The late Governor Rober M. LaFollette appointed Dr. Seeger to membership on the
State Board of Dental Examiners. The Manitowoc dentist served nine years on this
board. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Dental society and the Manitowoc
Dental society.
In 1894 Dr. Seeger married Miss Julia Pankratz in this city.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. William E. Campbell, Oshkosh; a sister,
Mrs. J.V. Miller, city; and a grandchild (Survivor omitted for privacy.) Oshkosh.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and may be viewed until the hour of the
services Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 16, 1936 P.3
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[bur. 11-17-1936/age 76 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Charles Seeger lot]
ERNST F. SEEGER DR.
TIRES OF LIFE, BULLET ENDS IT
Dr. Ernst Seeger, Well Known Dentist, Dead by His Own Hand
TRAGEDY IS GREAT SHOCK
Fires Fatal Shot While Seated in Dental Chair in His Office at Noon Today.
Wife and Family Survive.
Seated in a dental chair in the operating room at his office, a revolver
grasped in the hand and a bullet wound in the right temple, the dead body
of Dr. Ernest Seeger was discovered shortly after noon today, suicide having
been the mode of death. The fearful tragedy was discovered by Miss Laura
Lueth who has been employed as office attendant and an alarm was at once
given. Physicians reported death to have occurred but a short time, but it
was undoubtedly instant from the shot. The bullet entered the right temple
and lodged in the brain on the left side of the head.
Causes that may have prompted the deed are unknown to relatives and friends,
though it is believed that the mind was affected and that Dr. Seeger was
irresponsible for his acts. For several days past he had been troubled,
according to evidence that was given at the inquest. A thirty-two caliber
revolver was used and the bullet had failed to go through the head, lodging
on the left side. The floor about the chair in which the body reposed was
covered with blood.
Dr. Seeger was 51 years of age, having been born January 30, 1844 (sic) and
since 1884 he had been engaged in practice of dentistry in this city, until
three years ago being associated in the firm of Seeger Bros. and Miller, the
other members of the firm being Dr. Charles Seeger and Dr. J. V. Miller, a
brother-in-law. In 1902 he withdrew from the firm and established an office
independently which he had since conducted. Miss Leuth, who made the discovery
of the suicide had been employed in the office for two years.
A native of the city, and having made his home here all his life, Dr. Seeger
was widely known. Besides a wife and family of three children, Ralph, Rose and
Ruth, an aged father, three brothers, William, of Louisville, Ky., Robert,
Idaho and Chas., this city, and two sisters, Mrs. J. V. Miller and Miss Minnie
Seeger, survive him. The latter is employed in the office of Seeger and Miller
and departed for Milwaukee this morning. A telegram conveyed the sad news to
her there. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the burial will
take place Tuesday afternoon from the home.
News of the tragedy was a terrible shock to friends as Dr. Seeger had appeared
in his usual health and spirits and was at work in the office during the morning.
For the past three years Dr. Seeger had conducted an office on North Eighth
street, having withdrawn from the firm of Seeger Bros. and Miller with which he
had been associated for a long term. He established an excellent practice alone
and had improved his office, in which he apparently took a deep interest.
An inquest was held before justice Markham and a verdict of death by his own
hand returned.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 15, 1905 P.1
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(Extremely detailed article describing the suicide of Dr. Ernst Seeger, local dentist,
by a revolver shot to the head at noon the previous Sat.)
Dr. Ernst Seeger was born here in Manitowoc on 30 Jan. 1854 and practiced dentistry
here since 1884. Until 3 yrs. ago he was a partner in the dental firm of Seeger
Brothers & Miller and left that firm to establish his own office on the second floor
of the building on North 8th St. near the express office.
He is survived by a widow and 3 children as well as his father, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
The heavily attended funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905
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DR. EARNST SEEGER COMMITS SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
Dr. Earnst F. Seeger committed suicide by firing a bullet form a 32-caliber
revolver into his right temple last Saturday noon while seated in his dentist’s
chair in his office over the tore of Walter Gren on North 8t street. The shocking
discovery was made by Miss Laura Leuth, employed as office attendant. When she
returned from dinner shortly after 12 o’clock,she found the doctor seated in the
dental chair with a revolver clenched in his right hand and blood on the floor
and oozing from a bullet wound in the right temple. She at once hurried to the
store of Charles Salak and informed August Pasewalk of the ghastly tragedy she
had discovered. Pasewalk immediately summoned Dr. Gleason, who at once hastened
to the scene of the tragedy; but death had already occurred.
A brother, Dr. Charles Seeger, immediately went to the home of the deceased on
North Eighth street to convey the sad news to Mrs. Earnst Seeger and family, who
were prostrated by the awful tiding.
It was the opinion of the physician that death had resulted almost instantaneously.
It is thought that the deed was premeditated. The face of the deceased was clean
shaven and there was clean linen on the head rest of the dentist’s chair in which
the body was found reclining.
The news of the tragedy spread rapidly through the city and came as a shock to the
many friends of the deceased. He had apparently been in his usual health and had
been at work in the office during the forenoon up to the time when Miss Leuth left
for dinner
Undertaker Urbanek took charge of the body. Justice Markham impaneled a jury of
six men, who examined the remains and adjourned. It is thought that temporary
despondency was the cause of the tragedy
Dr. Earnst F. Seeger was a native of Manitowoc. He was 51 years of age and had
been engaged in the practice of dentistry for the past twenty-five years. Until
three yeas ago he was associated in the firm of Seeger Bros. and Miller. Since
1902 he had been practicing alone. Miss Lueth had been the lady attendant of the
office for the last two years. Dr. Seeger was a prominent dentist and had an
excellent practice.
He was married in 1888 to Miss Theresa Pankratz, who with three children, Ralph,
Rose and Ruth, survive to mourn the depature of the husband and father. An aged
father; three brothers, Dr. Charles Seeger of this city, William of Louisville,
Ky.; Robert, Idaho; and two sisters, Mrs. S> V. Miller and Miss Minnie Seeger,
also survive. The latter is a dentist employed in the office of Seeger and Miller.
She left for Milwaukee Saturday morning. She as apprised of the sad news by a
telegram.
An inquest was held before Justice Markam at his office at 2 o’clock Saturday
afternoon. The jury returned a verdict to the effct that the deceased had met
his death from a bullet wound inflected by his own hand. The body was removed
to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek & Wattawa to be prepared for interment.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home nad was attended
by a large concourse of people. Interment was at Evergreen.
The Manitowoc Pilot, April 20, 1905
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Ernst Seeger
birth: 30 January 1854 Manitowoc
death: 15 April 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
father: Charles Seeger
mother: Mary
spouse: Alice
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 04-17-1905/age 51 yrs./cause: suicide-gun shot]
(Ernst Seeger/d. 15 Apr. 1905/age 52 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
FRED A. SEEGER
Fred A. Seeger, 85, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon
at the Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc July 4, 1867, and for many years was employed at the
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Later he was custodian at the First National
Bank, retiring a few years ago. He never married.
Survivors are a brother, Harry E. Seeger of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Emma
VanSchoyck of Wisconsin Dells and Mrs. Ida Cowley of Kankakee, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1952 P.2
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[bur. 05-23-1952/age 84 yrs.]
FRIEDRICK ALBERT SEEGER
Last week, just after our paper went out to press, we learned the particulars of
a distressing accident. It seems a little son of Mr. Fred Seeger, about five and
a half years of age, was playing near a large tub of boiling water, when taking
a step backward he fell into the tub and was so horribly scalded that he lived
only a few hours, dying on Wednesday evening. Mr. Seeger will have the sympathy
of all in this sudden and terrible bereavement.
Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, March 18, 1869 pg. 4
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Name Friedrick A Seeger
Event Type Birth
Event Date 16 Aug 1863
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
*********
Name Friedrick Albert Seeger
Gender Male
Birth Date 16 Aug 1863
Birthplace Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father's Name Fred Seeger
Mother's Name Wilhelmine Sommer
Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
JACOB FREDERICK SEEGER
The funeral of the late J. Frederick Seeger will be held tomorrow
afternoon. In mention of the death of Mr. Seeger Saturday the
Herald erred in stating that Mr. and Mrs. Seeger had celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary.
Mr. Seeger was married in 1856 to Miss Minnie Summers who passed
away in 1882. Later Mr. Seeger was married to Mrs. Pauline Otto
who preceded him in death two years ago. Mr. Seeger was the father
of eight children, five of whom survive, being; Mrs. C.R. Bartlett,
Milwaukee, Frederick, this city; Mrs. W.C. Van Schoyeh, Campbell,
Minn.; Mrs. A. B. Cowley, Kankakee, Ill., and Harry E. Seeger,
Milwaukee. Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 11, 1918, Page 3
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Jacob Frederick Seeger, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc,, died Friday evening
at the hospital, aged 85 years. He had been in poor health for a long time. Mr.
Seeger was born in Wittenberg, Germany, Nov. 16, 1832 and came to this country
in 1845, living with his parents at Buffalo, New York, until he was 21 years
of age when he came to this city to engage in the butcher business and conducted
a meat market on Commercial Street for many years. When a young man he was active
in the affairs of the city and was a charter member and first chief of the
volunteer fire department. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodge
and also of the Freier Saenger Society.
Mr. Seeger was married to Miss Minnie Summers in 1856, with whom he had eight
children; five of whom survive, being Mrs. C.R. Bartlett of Milwaukee, Frederick
of this city, Mrs. W. C. Van Scchoyek of Campbell, Minn., Mrs. A. R. Cowley of
Kankekee, Ill., and Harry E. Seeger of Milwaukee. There are also 9 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Seeger died in 1882 and in 1884 Mr. Seeger was
married to Mrs. Pauline Otto who preceded him in death two years ago.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church and was in
charge of the Masons. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 14, 1918
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[Jacob Frederick Seeger/bur. 03-12-1918/cause: cernine nephritis/
bur. on Fred Seeger lot]
JULIA (PANKRATZ) SEEGER
Mrs. Charles Seeger, 78, wife of the late Dr. Charles Seeger, veteran
Manitowoc dentist, died Friday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs.
Layton Shepard, of 27 Grant street, Oshkosh, with whom she resided in
recent years. Death was due to pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Frazier mortuary
in Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church, Manitowoc,
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Julia Pankratz in Manitowoc in 1873 and in 1894 was married
to Dr. Seeger, well known Manitowoc dentist. He died in 1936. She was a
member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Manitowoc and later at Oshkosh, the
Ladies society of the First Presbyterian church and was active in Red
Cross work in the two cities.
In 1940 Mrs. Seeger moved to Oshkosh to make her home with a daughter,
Mrs. Charles Campbell. The latter died in 1942 since which time she made
her home with her niece.
Survivors are a sister, Miss Ella Pankratz of Manitowoc, and a grandson,
(Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 jp.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 24, 1951 P.14
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[d. 02-23-1951 at Oshkosh, WI/age 78 yrs.]
LOUIS FREDRICK SEEGER
Louis Seeger Had Resided in City For 58 Years Continuously
Louis F. Seeger, one of the best known pioneers of the city, a resident of
Manitowoc since 1847, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Miller,
N. Sixth street, this morning, his demise being due to general debility and
the infirmities of advanced age. For some time past Mr. Seeger had been in
failing health, weakened by age, and death was not entirely unexpected.
Decedent was a native of Germany and was born there 83 years ago, his early
life having been spent there. In 1845 Mr. Seeger came to America, locating
at Buffalo, New York, where he resided for two years and then started west,
arriving at Manitowoc and establishing a home here where he has been a
continuous resident for 58 years. Mr. Seeger was engaged in business as a
barber and until fifteen years ago he followed that occupation. Age prompted
his retirement in 1889 and he had lived quietly since that time. Mrs. Seeger
died a few years ago and for three years deceased had made his home with his
children. Though never in public life, Mr. Seeger had always been active for
the advancement of Manitowoc and he was well and favorably known as a
progressive and good citizen. Since the death of his wife, he had failed
rapidly and of late had become very feeble He was a member of the Sons of
Herman lodge and had been interested in that order for years.
Mr. Seeger is survived by a family of five children, Dr. William, Louisville,
Ky., Dr. C. H., this city, Dr. Miller and Miss Minnie Seeger, this city. The
funeral will be held from the Miller home Wednesday at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 25, 1905 P.1
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One of the oldest German settlers of our city, Louis Seeger, died Mon.
after having suffered many years from his advanced age. Mr. Seeger was
born 28 Nov. 1822 in Württemberg and came to America in 1845. He first
settled in Buffalo, N.Y. where he married Miss Endres, and they came
to Manitowoc in 1847 where they lived permanently…. Mr. Seeger operated
a barber shop here for many years and was known and well thought of by
young and old. At the end of his 80th year he laid down his scissors and
retired. His wife died a few years ago and he began to decline, although
well taken care of by his daughter, Mrs. Miller, wife of dentist Dr. J.B.
Miller. His death was not entirely unanticipated. So, we have lost another
one of our city’s pioneers with only a few remaining. Mr. Seeger leaves
3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon under
the direction of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge, an order to which the
deceased belonged for many years.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1905
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Loeis F. Seeger (sic)
birth: 28 November 1822 Germany
death: 25 September 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
father: Seeger
mother: Christina Kem
spouse: Caroline Endress
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 09-27-1905/cause: bronchitis]
MINNIE C. SEEGER, DR. (d. 1914)
DEATH COMES AS MESSENGER OF DELIVERANCE TO MISS MINNIE SEEGER
AT HOSPITAL TODAY
Decedent, Ill for Months, Had Been Engaged in Practice of Dentistry
in City for Years
Death's summons came as a deliverance and a message of peace to Miss
Minnie C. Seeger, dentist, at the hospital early today, and while
friends, who had known for some time that death was the inevitable
result, will mourn her demise, they are comforted by the thought that
her sufferings are over. Miss Seeger had been a patient at the hospital
for several months and had suffered greatly.
Miss Seeger was a native of this city, having been born here May 28,
1862, and had made her home in Manitowoc all her life. She attended
the local schools and graduated here. In 1900 she began the study of
dentistry in the offices of Seeger Bros., and later with Seeger Bros.
& Miller, then with Seeger & Miller, and when the latter firm was
dissolved, Miss Seeger established offices in the Dempsey Block with
Dr. Charles Seeger which she continued for five years, until November,
1913, when she suffered the illness and caused her death today after
weary months of pain and suffering.
A capable business woman and expert in her profession Miss Seeger had
achieved a gratifying success when forced to abandon her practice by
illness. She was removed to the hospital and for several months had
been a patient at the institution.
Deceased was widely known and had surrounded herself with a large
circle of friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and
active in the ladies' societies of the church.
Miss Seeger was a member of the Manitowoc County Dental society and
of the State Dental Society.
Miss Seeger is survived by three brothers, Charles of this city, William,
Louisville; Robert of Reubens, Idaho, and one sister, Mrs. J.B. Miller,
of this city.
The body was removed to the home of Charles Seeger, 701 North Eighth
street, and funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 11, 1914 P.8
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[bur. 11-13-1914/cause: carcinoma of breast/burial on Louis Seeger lot]
MINNIE (SOMMER) SEEGER (d. 1882)
Der Nord Westen, Jan. 12, 1882:
The wife of Fritz Seeger on 11 Jan. in Manitowoc. She was 46 yrs.
8 mos. old.
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SEEGER—In this city, January 11, 1882, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs.
Fred Seeger, aged 46 years 8 months.
The announcement of Mrs. Seeger's death will be received with general
regret throughout the city. She was a woman of superior character and
excellent business talent. Every person entertained the highest respect
for her and she deserved it for her invariable kindness and courtesy.
The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 12, 1882
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Mrs. Seeger''s funeral on Friday last was one of the largest ever seen
in the county.
Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 19 1882
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[Minnie Mrs. Fred Seeger/bur. 01-13-1882]
PAULINE J. SEEGER
DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES CAUSED BY FALL
MRS. FRED SEEGER, PIONEER AND AGED RESIDENT OF CITY,
SUCCUMBS TO SHOCK AT HOSPITAL EARLY TODAY
Injuries which she suffered in a fall at her home a few days ago,
resulting in a broken hip, caused the death early today of Mrs.
Fred Seeger, a pioneer resident of the city. Mrs. Seeger died at
the Holy Family hospital where she was removed after the accident
and had been cared for since.
Mrs. Seeger resided with her aged husband on South Eleventh street,
near the city limits. Mr. Seeger is in feeble health and has not
been told of the death of his wife.
Besides her aged husband, Mrs. Seeger is survived by two sons and
one daughter, Fred, of this city, Harry, of Milwaukee, and Mrs.
Charles Bartlett, of Milwaukee.
Mr. and Mrs. Seeger have been residents here for a long period of
years and are well known.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending the arrival of
relatives.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.8
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The funeral of the late Mrs. Fred Seeger will be held from the German
Lutheran church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Bartlett, daughter
of the decedent and Harry Seeger, her son, have arrived here from
Milwaukee for the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1916 P.3
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[bur. 01-14-1916/cause: shock following fracture of neck of femur/
bur. on Fred Seeger lot]
THERESA C. SEEGER
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. SEEGER, AT OSHKOSH
Former Resident of Manitowoc Passes Away At St. Mary's Hospital There-Burial Here
Following a several months illness, Mrs. Theresa Seeger, 66, widow of the
late Dr. Ernst Seeger of this city, who passed away 25 years ago, died at
one o'clock this morning, at the St. Mary's hospital at Oshkosh, where she
has been a patient.
The remains will be brought to Manitowoc this evening and taken to the
Wattawa parlors. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon
from the Wattawa chapel and at three o'clock from the St. James Episcopal
church, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Devout Church Worker
The deceased, whose maiden name was Theresa Pankratz, was born in Manitowoc
July 25, 1862. She was married to Dr. Ernst Seeger here, February 2, 1884
and resided in Manitowoc up to two years ago when she went to Oshkosh to
reside with ??? ??????, Mrs. Taylor Shepard. She was taken ill shortly after-
wards and has been a patient at the hospital ever since. Mrs. Seeger was a
devout member of the St. James church in this city and a worker in the St.
Faith's Guild.
Two daughters, Mrs. Shepard of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Peter Shea, Neenah, one son,
Ralph Seeger, city engineer at Grand Rapids, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs.
Charles Hoyer, Mrs. Charles Seeger, the Misses Rose and Ella Pankratz, all
of this city, survive.
The following will officiate as pall bearers Wednesday; F.A. Miller, John Carey,
Charles Zeman, Dr. J.V. Miller, Frank Hoyer and Louis Kellner.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 18, 1929 P.2
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[widow of Ernst F. Seeger/cause: pernicious anemia/died at Oshkosh, WI]
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(Marisa Katherine PANKRATZ (Mrs. Ernst Seeger)/d. 18 June 1929/age 67 yrs. 10 mos.
20 days/res. Oshkosh/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
MINNIE SEEGITZ
ATTACK FATAL TO MRS. SEEGITZ AT SPRINGFIELD
Death, due to sudden, acute attack of appendicitis claimed Mrs.
Charles Seegitz, nee Blumenstein, former resident of this city,
at Springfield, Mass., messages bringing announcement of her
death a few days after news of her illness had been received.
Mrs. H.L. Wederiz, two sisters of Mrs. Seegitz was with her when
she passed away, and will accompany the funeral party here when
the body is brought to this city for burial. Funeral services
will be held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Henrietta
Blumenstein 1706 Wollmer street, mother of Mrs. Seegitz.
Mrs. Seegitz was 33 years of age having been born May 19, 1894.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, aged 8, her
mother, three sisters, Mrs. L.P. Kieselhorst, Mrs. George Reichert,
Mrs. H.L. Wedertz, this city and by five brothers, Walter of Dancy,
Wis., Herbert at Port Washington and Charles, Arthur and Harry of
this city. The death of Mrs. Seegitz comes as a great shock to a
large circle of friends in this city where she is well remembered.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 30, 1928, Page 2
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[bur. 2-2-1928/age 33 yr/died at Springfield, MA/
cause: acute appenditis/bur. on Charles Seegitz lot]
ANNA SEEHASE
PIONEER WOMAN OF CITY IS CALLED TO REST AT AGE OF 77
Mrs. Anna Seehaase(sic) Passes Peacefully to Rest After Fulfillment
of Wish for Reunion with Absent Children Yesterday
With her last wish, that her children who reside abroad might reach
her before death came, fulfilled, Mrs. Anna, widow of the late Joachim
Seehaase, pioneer resident of the city, peacefully passed to rest last
evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Just, Michigan ave.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the German Lutheran
church of which Mrs. Seehaase had been a life long member.
Mrs. Seehaase has been in feeble health for some time and in her advanced
age realized that death was near. One daughter, Mrs. Massie resides in
Tennessee and another, Miss Marie at Chicago. The latter arrived several
days ago but Mrs. Massie did not reach the city until yesterday, a few
hours before her mother’s death. Mrs. Seehaase was 77 years of age having
been born in Germany October 28, 1840. She came to Manitowoc in the early
fifties and had since resided here. Four children survive, Mrs. Louis
Just and Dr. Charles Seehaase, this city; Mrs. Massie of Knoxville, Tenn.,
and Miss Marie of Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 11, 1917, Page 1
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Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Foster have returned to their home at Palatine,
Ill., after attending the funeral here of the late Mrs. Seehaase.
Henry and August Arps and their sister Miss Anna Arps, who were
here attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Seehaase, have returned
to Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 14, 1917, Page 3
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[bur. 03-13-1917/cause: arterio selerosis/bur. on Jacob Seehaase lot]
AUGUST SEEHASE
AUGUST SEHHAAS (sic), a young fellow 16 years of age, broke through the ice near
the upper railway bridge on Monday and died from Exposure. He was out trapping
and had on a pair of skates. Some railway men heard shouts, but could see no one
and supposed some boys were engaged in playing. After going up to the Calumet
siding the train came back and a woman rushed up to the men and told them a man
was in the river. A boat was procured but progress was slow as the ice had to be
broken for its passage. Sehhaas had managed to support himself by hanging on to
the ice with his elbows so that his head was kept from being submerged but he was
paralyzed by the cold. Dr. Frazer worked on him for two hours, but he could not
get the heart to work.
The drowned boy was a barber and kept a chair at Rudolph’s saloon. An inquest was
held before Justice O’Hara.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 25, 1894 P. 3
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[bur. 11-26-1894/age 16 yrs./cause: exhaustion from exposure]
BABY SEEHASE (d. 1913)
The body of the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Seehase was brought
here from Milwaukee at 4:30 last evening, and the funeral was held direct
from the Northwestern depot to Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Machmiller officiated
at the funeral. Mrs. Seehase is at the hospital in Milwaukee and was unable
to accompany the funeral party.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 18, 1913 P.3
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[cause: convulsions/bur. on Louis Peterson lot]
C.W. SEEHASE (d. 1915)
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Seehase will have the sympathy of friends in
the death of their infant daughter. The child was born at Milwaukee
and survived but a short time. The burial will be in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 30, 1915, Page 3
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[cause: hemorrhages/bur. on Louis Peterson lot]
CHARLES SEEHASE, DR. (d. 1949)
News was received here today from Knoxville, Tenn., advising of the
death there of Dr. C.W. Seehase, 76, retired dentist, who practised
in this city for many years.
Dr. Seehase was formerly in partnership with the late Dr. Otto
Wernecke, and later opened his own dental offices on Washington
street. He married Miss Pearl Peterson 43 years ago. Surviving are
his wife and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Massie of Knoxville.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge here and the body is to be
brought to Manitowoc for burial with Masonic rites.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 12, 1949 P.2
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Funeral services for Dr. C. W. Seehase, 78, who died at Knoxville, Tenn., will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, with Masonic rites at the
graveside.
The body may be viewed after 7 o’clock this evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 14, 1949 P. 2
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[d. at Knoxville, TN/bur. 03-15-1949/age 77 yrs./bur. on Jacob
Seehase lot]
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Reedsville:
Cards announcing the marriage of Mr. Chas. Seehase and Miss Pearl Peterson both
of Manitowoc, have been received here. Mr. Seehase formerly was the local dentist
here and has many friends who wish him much joy and happiness in his new life.
Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 4, 1908
EMMA SEEHASE
38-year old Emma Seehase died Sunday following a long illness. The deceased
had been a clerk in Schuette’s store until being forced to give it up early
last year due to her illness. A few weeks ago she traveled to Chicago to
undergo an operation, but was so weak the doctors did not perform it. Now her
death has intervened. She is survived by her parents and several sisters. The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1907
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Miss Emma Seehase, aged 38 years, died at her home on South 18th street Sunday
afternoon, after a long illness. She had been employed in the cloak department
of Schuette Bros' store before she was taken ill last spring. She is survived
by her parents, four sisters and one brother, Dr. Seehase. The funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 21, 1907
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[bur. 11-20-1907]
JOACHIM SEEHASE
PIONEER C.N.W. EMPLOYE DEAD
Joachum (sic) Sehase, Old Resident of City, Dead, Aged 74
Joachum H. Seehase, pioneer employe of the C. & N.W. in this city and a resident
many years, died at the family home on So. Eighteenth street Tuesday, aged 74,
Mr. Seehase’s death was due to age and stomach trouble of long standing. He had
been ill for a long time.
Coming here in 1864?, Mr. Seehase was identified with the old Lake Shore Railway
line and continued with the road when the C. & N.W. assumed it and up to nine
years ago was in service of the company. Mr. Seehase was the first local man to
be pensioned by the C. & N.W. under a plan adopted four years ago.
A widow and four children survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent
father, the children being Mrs. Louis Just, Marie, Dr. Charles, this city and Mrs.
Jessie Massir, of Pendleton, Ore. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 from the
German Lutheran church of which Mr. Seehase was a member. He was a member of the
societies associated with the church and was held in high esteem by a large circle
of friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 27, 1909 P.1
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Death yesterday of Joachim Seehase, one of the first local employees of the
Northwestern Railroad, from which he was pensioned several years ago. He was 74
and died of old age debility. Mr. Seehase came here from Germany 65 years ago.
He leaves 4 children. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Lutheran
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909
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Joseph(sic) Seehase died at his home in this city Tuesday, aged 74, the end
being caused by stomach trouble with which he had long suffered. Deceased has
been a local railroad employed from the time the old Lake Shore came here in
the early 70’s up to a few years ago being then retired by the C.& N.W. on a
pension. Deceased was a native of Germany and during all his residence here
has been a prominent member of the Lutheran church. He is survived by a widow
and four children, Mrs. Louis Just, Marie, and Dr. Charles of this city and
Mrs. Jesse Masser of Pendleton, Ore. The funeral will be held Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 28, 1909
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[bur. 01-31-1909/cause: chronic gastritis]
MARIE SEEHASE
ZEAL TO HELP IN CARE OF FLU PATIENTS COST LIFE
Miss Marie Seehase, This City,
Gives Life to Her Work as Trained Nurse at Chicago
Zeal to return to her duties, because of the shortage of nurses at
the hospital, claimed the life of Miss Marie Seehase, formerly of
this city, and who for the last five years has been a trained nurse
at Chicago. She was recovering from an attack of the influenza from
which pneumonia developed and was able to be about last Saturday.
She decided to return to her duties in the Grant hospital, Chicago,
as the epidemic there has claimed so many deaths that the nurses
were overworked. Yesterday afternoon a message was received by her
brother and sister here, stating that she was much worse and a few
minutes later came a telegram that she had passed away.
The deceased was 34 years of age, being born here in 1884. She always
made her home here until five years ago, when she took up the study
of nursing at Chicago. After three years training she began her duties
at the Grant hospital at Chicago where she has been located since.
Two sisters, Mrs. Louis Just of this city and Mrs. Jessie Massie of
Knoxville, Tenn., and one brother, Dr. Chas. Seehase of this city,
survive. The remains will be brought to Manitowoc for burial, Dr.
Seehase leaving for Chicago last night to bring the body home. Her
demise will be a sad shock to her scores of friends in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, Page 1
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MISS SEEHASE WAS TO HAVE REPORTED TO RED CROSS NOV. 1
Body of Manitowoc Girl Who Died at Chicago,
Brought Home For Burial and Funeral Held Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late Miss Marie Seehase, whose death occurred
at Chicago, will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Louis Just,
Michigan avenue, at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon and will be private
owing to the health board ban. If the weather permits, services will be
held at the graveside at Evergreen cemetery. The body of Miss Seehase
arrived here from Chicago this morning (illegible)…by a message of her
death. Miss Seehase had fully recovered from influenza and was to have
left the hospital yesterday when she suffered an attack that affected
her heart and caused death within a few hours. The….came as a…shock….
received only the previous…reported her complete recovery from influenza.
Miss Seehase had volunteered for service with the American Red Cross
with the United States army overseas and was to have reported for duty
at New York early in November and was planning for her work when she
was stricken. She had planned to visit in this city before her departure
for the east to report for assignment and had expected to be on her way
overseas before the holidays.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 24, 1918, Page 5
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[bur. 10-25-1918/cause: influenza/bur. on Jacob Seehase lot]
PEARL E. SEEHASE
Mrs. Pearl E. Seehase, 87, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc,
for 10 years, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Seehase, nee Pearl Peterson, was born Feb. 15, 1883, in Manitowoc, the
daughter of the late Louis and Anna Halverson Peterson. She attended schools
in Manitowoc. She married Dr. Charles Seehase Aug. 26, 1908, in Manitowoc.
The couple resided in Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1949.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc and the Order
of Eastern Star No. 196, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a niece. (Survivor omitted for privacy.) Two daughters
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 29, 1972
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[d. 04-28-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of Dr. Charles Seehase/bur. on Jacob Seehase lot]
(b. 15 Feb. 1883/d. Apr. 1972/SSDI)
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Reedsville:
Cards announcing the marriage of Mr. Chas. Seehase and Miss Pearl Peterson both
of Manitowoc, have been received here. Mr. Seehase formerly was the local dentist
here and has many friends who wish him much joy and happiness in his new life.
Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 4, 1908
AUGUST E. SEEKAMP
August E. Seekamp, 85, of 825 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Episcopal Church,
Manitowoc. The Rev. William R. Harvey will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Seekamp was born March 31, 1884, in Houston County, Minn., son of the
late Henry and Matilda Ehlers Seekamp. He attended parochial school at Hart,
Minn., and operated a grocery store in Winona, Minn., for seven years. He
farmed in Minnesota and in Canada prior to coming to Manitowoc in 1926 with
the Immel Construction Co., then engaged in building the White House Milk
Co. plant. Following its completion, he remained at Manitowoc and worked for
the milk condensing concern until he retired in 1950. For several years
following he served as custodian of First Presbyterian Church. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman.
He married Christine Wilson Parkinson July 14, 1910, at Zealandia,
Saskatchewan. She preceded him in death in 1949.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Knutson and Mrs. Donald
(Florence) Storms of Manitowoc; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Mrs. Mildred E. Pilger, and
nine sisters and brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m.
Wednesday.
Memorials may be given to St. James Episcopal Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1970
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[d. 03-02-1970/age 85 yrs.](31 Mar 1884/Mar 1970/SSDI)
CHRISTINE SEEKAMP
Mrs. August Seekamp, 61 (above), of 825 South 15 street, a resident here for
21 years, died last night following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James church, the Rev.
F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Christine Parkinson in England in 1888 and came to Canada in 1908.
In 1910 she was married at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Mr. Seekamp.
In 1914 they moved to Winona, Minn., and in 1928 to Manitowoc.
Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Alfred Knutson and Mrs. Donald
Storms of this city and Mrs. M.E. Pilger of Washington, D.C.; brother, Thomas in
Australia; sister, Mrs. W.E. Piggott in England; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home after Thursday noon. The
casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1949 P.2
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[bur. 12-09-1949/age 61 yrs./bur. on August Seekamp lot]
EDWARD J. SEEMAN
Edward J. Seeman, 87, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Monday in Memorial
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc
and at 11 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J.
Henericks will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Seeman was born March 20, 1890, in Kewaunee, son of the late Charles and
Minnie Oestreich Seeman. He married Margaret Wastell May 8, 1913, in Kewaunee.
They resided in Kewaunee until 1920 when they moved to Manitowoc. She preceded
him in death in March of 1937. Mr. Seeman was a carpenter by trade. He was a
member of Local No. 849.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sylvester (Irene) Alecksen of Sand Bay and
Mrs. Glenna Zagrodnik of Pensacola, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Henry Lutien of Kewaunee,
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers and six sisters
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning prior to the time of
services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 1977 P. 3
MARGARET SEEMAN
MRS. SEEMAN, 44, SUCCUMBS
Dies Friday at Sanatorium; Rites To Be Held Monday
Mrs. Ed Seeman, 44, of 715 South 15th street, died yesterday afternoon at
the Maple Crest Sanatorium, where she was a patient.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the Shimek and
Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial
will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Seeman, nee Margaret Wastel, was born May 8, 1892, in Kewaunee. She
was married in 1913 in Kewaunee to Ed Seman. The couple came to Manitowoc
16 years ago. Mrs. Seeman was a member of the Royal Neighbors League.
Survivors besides the husband include two daughters, Miss Irene Seeman and
Miss Glenna Seeman, both of Manitowoc; three brothers, Andrew Wastel of
Shawano, Joseph, Michigan; and Laurence, Indiana; and seven sisters, Mrs.
Joseph Moudry, Mrs. August Ziemer, and Mrs. Henry Steinhorst, all of Kewaunee;
Mrs. Anton Roubal of Green Bay; Mrs. Matt Kraemer of Brandon; Mrs. Henry Allen
of Chicago and Mrs. Anton Dillenberg of Shawano.
The body will lie at the funeral parlors from 7 o'clock this evening until
the time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 27, 1937 P. 5
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[bur. 03-29-1937/age 44 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on Edw. J. Seeman lot]
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave
to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to tubercular
patients had and determined since the filing of my last report, January 1, 1936,
up to and including the first day of January, 1937
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Margaret Seeman, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Maple Crest
Sanatorium on the 4th day of November, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. T.A. Teitgen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937 p.17, 18
ALBERT SEHLOFF (d. 1912)
MISHICOTT MAN SUCCUMBS TO DEATH
Albert Schloff (sic), a well known Mishicot farmer, is dead after a lingering
illness of dropsy, death occurring Tuesday. Mr. Schloff is survived by a widow
and seven children. Mrs. Charles Nicel (sic), Charles, Paul, Albert, Misses
Minnie, Hulda and Martha. The funeral will be held from the home Friday morning,
with interment at Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Manitowc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 20, 1912 P.1
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[Albert Sehloff/bur. 11-22-1912/cause: heart disease]
(Remade stone has d. 1913)
AMANDA E. SEHLOFF
Mrs. Paul (Amanda E.) Sehloff, 89, a resident of North Ridge Care Center,
Manitowoc, formerly of 1015 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, Feb.
17, at North Ridge Care Center.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Sehloff was born Nov. 8, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles
and Caroline Sengbusch Jens. She grew up and was educated in the Township of
Kossuth and graduated from First German Evangelical Lutheran School and farmed
with her husband in Mishicot area and then resided at Manitowoc for eight years
and then returned to Mishicot area until 1963 when she moved to Manitowoc. Mrs.
Sehloff was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was married
to Paul H. Sehloff Jan. 25, 1919, at Mishicot. He preceded her in death May 2,
1966.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Bernadine Sehloff of
Beaver Dam, Wis., two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Gilbert Rohde of
Dexter, Mich., and Grace Carstens of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
sisters.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold State St. Chapel,
Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until 11 a.m. and then at
the church from noon to the time of services. Memorials may be made to Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1985 P. 3
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[widow of Paul H. Sehloff]
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Marriage of Paul/Amanda Sehloff
School Section:
The marriage of Paul Selhoff and Miss Amanda Jens of Newton took place at the
Selhoff home Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. A large number of relatives
witnessed the ceremony. The bridal party partook of a wedding dinner. The
couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Mishicot. The Correspondent
with a host of friends unites in good wishes for a happy and prosperous future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 30, 1919
PAUL H. SEHLOFF
Paul H. Sehloff, 70, of 1015 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. R.F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Sehloff was born May 7, 1895, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late
Albert and Wilhelmina Peipelo Sehloff. He married Amanda Jens at Mishicot
Jan. 25, 1919, and the couple farmed in the Mishicot area, resided at Manitowoc
eight years and then returned to the Mishicot area, farming until 1963.
Mr. Sehloff attended Northwestern College. A carpenter by trade, he was employed
23 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was employed on submarines built at
the yards during World War II. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 849,
served on the building committee of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mishicot, and was
a school clerk for the Town of Mishicot.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Vernon, of Beaver Dam, two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert
(Dorothy) Rhode, of Livonia, Mich., and Mrs. Grace Carstens, of Manitowoc, a
brother, Albert Sehloff, of Mishicot, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Nickels and Mrs.
Louis Kappelman, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Three
sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m.
Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 2, 1966 P.14
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Marriage of Paul/Amanda Sehloff
School Section:
The marriage of Paul Selhoff and Miss Amanda Jens of Newton took place at the
Selhoff home Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. A large number of relatives
witnessed the ceremony. The bridal party partook of a wedding dinner. The
couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Mishicot. The Correspondent
with a host of friends unites in good wishes for a happy and prosperous future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 30, 1919
WILHELMINA SEHLOFF
MRS. SEHLOFF DIES, 72 YEARS
Town of Mishicot Woman To Be Buried Saturday
Suffering a stroke last night, after being active about the home all during
the day, Mrs. Wilhelmina Sehloff, aged 72, widow of the late Albert Sheloff,
died early this morning at the farm home in the town of Mishicot. Mrs.
Sehloff, although not in the best of health, had not been confined to her
bed and her sudden demise was a shock to her children.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the homestead on Two
Rivers Route 3, and at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran church in Mishicot, Rev. Zell
officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen.
The maiden name of the deceased was Wilhelmina Piepelow and she was born in
Germany. She emigrated to this country in 1886 and located in the town of
Mishicot and was married there the next year to Albert Sehloff. They located
on a farm. Mr. Sehloff passed away in 1912 (sic). Three sons, Charles, Mishicot,
Albert Jr., Gibson and Paul, Mishicot, four daughters, Mrs. Charles Nickels,
Mrs. Walter Stueck, both of Mishicot, Mrs. Otto Hein, Gibson, and Mrs. Louis
Kappelmann, Kossuth, a brother Joseph in Germany, a sister, Mrs. August Tills,
Newton, 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, survive.
The remains will be removed to the homestead in the town of Mishicot Thursday
afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 28, 1932 P.2
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[Mrs. Minnie Sehloff/bur. 10-1-1932/age 72 yrs/died at Two Rivers, WI/
cause: apoplexy/bur. on A. Sehloff & A. Grapentine lot]