MARIE VACEK

Mrs. Mary Wacek(sic), 87, a resident of city and county for more than 65 years, 
died Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Blanche Strouf, with whom she made her 
home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wacek, nee Mary Neskota, was born in Bohemia in 1863 and at the age of 2? 
accompanied her parents to this country. She was married in Kossuth to Wencel 
Wacek and they located on a farm in the town. In later years they moved to this 
city. Mr. Wacek died 12 years ago. Two children were born to the couple, both of 
whom are now deceased.
Survivors are two grandchildren, Viola and William Wacek of Wittenburg, Wis. 
The body may be viewed from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1941  P. 2
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[Mrs. Mary Wacek/d. 16 Mar. 1941/age 87 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


VACLAV VACEK

Notes from Melnik:
Wencil Wacek(sic), aged 54 years, an old resident of Kossuth died Saturday 
evening at the hospital at Manitowoc. He was born in Bohemia and came to this 
country with his mother, three brothers and a sister in 1874. The family settled 
on a farm in Kossuth and shortly after arrival here Mr. Wacek got married and 
had resided here ever since. He is survived by two sons, Joseph of Taylor County 
and Fred, whose whereabouts is unknown. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Manitowoc. Henry Cizek of Reiff Mills 
gave the funeral oration.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 15, 1928
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[Wencel Wacek/bur. 11-13-1928/cause: carcinoma of stomach/bur. on Mrs. Mary Wacek lot]


ISEBLE VADER

Died
VADER—On Saturday, Dec. 15th, Zella, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Vader, 
aged 5 years and 3 months.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 18, 1888  P. 5
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[cause: eruption of bowels]


LEONARD V. VADER (Civil War)

From The Lakeshore Times, April 29, 1884:
G. A. R. Members of H. M. Walker Post 18, will meet in
their Hall on Wednesday (tomorrow) after noon at 3 P. M.
sharp to attend the funeral of Comrade Leonard Vader.-
By order of the Commander.
E. R. Smith, Adjutant.
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From Der Nord Westen, 1 May 1884:
43 year old Leonhard Vader died in Manitowoc Rapids. He is a former soldier in 
Co. D, 27th Regt.
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Leonard Vader of Manitowoc Rapids died at his home in that town on the 27th 
of April, aged 48 years. He was buried on Wednesday his funeral being attended 
by the Post of the G.A.R., of this place of which
organization he was a member.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  May 1, 1884
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[Burial register has 5/21/1884 buried Leon V Veandes (the entry appears to be 
written in on a later date);
lot diagram book has Leonh. Veandes then Vader written after name sometime later]
**********
The Lakeshore Times Apr. 29, 1884 article above, appears the funeral was 4/30/1884, so 
I think the burial date may be incorrect.
**********
Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884, (page 3)
The funeral of Mr. Len. Vader was well attended.  About
twenty members of the G. A. R. were present.
**********
Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884 (page 2, column 6)
Order to Hear Petition for Administration.
(First publication May 6, 1884.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Jane Vader,
of Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., representing among other
things  that Leonard Vader, late of Manitowoc Rapids on
the 27th day of April, A. D. 1884, at Manitowoc Rapids,
died intestate leaving  goods, chattels and estate
within this State, and that the said petitioner is the
widow of said deceased, and praying that administration
of said estate by to John S. Tufts granted, it is
ordered that said petition be heard before this Court ,
on Tuesday, the 3rd day of June A. D., 1884, at 10
o’clock A. M. at my office in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the
heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this order for three successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore
Times, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said
County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of May, A. D. 1884.
R. D. SMART, County Judge,
G. G. SEDGWICK, Atty for Petitioner."
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Order on Petition for License to Sell Land.
(First Publication Nov. 11th 1884.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John S. Tufts administrator of 
said estate setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come 
to his hands, and the disposition thereof, -the amount of debts 
outstanding against said deceased, and a description of all the real 
estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value 
of the respective portions thereof; and prayng that license be to him 
granted to sell the west half of the west half of the sourth east 
quarter of section number sixteen (16) township number nineteen (19) 
north of range twenty three (23) east, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin 
and it appearing by said petition, that there is not sufficient personal 
estate in the hands of said administrator to pay said debits, and that 
it is necessary in order to pay the same, to sell all of said real estate; 
it is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate appear 
before this Court, on Tuesday, the 16th day of December A.D., 1884, at ten 
oclock (sic), A.M. at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said 
County, then and there to show cause (if any there be) why license should 
not be granted, to said John S. Tufts to sell said real estate according 
to the prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published 
for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore 
Times, a Weekly newspaper printed and published at Manitowoc, in said 
county, and personally served on all persons interested in said estate, 
residing in said county, at least twenty days before said day of hearing.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 11th day of November, A.D., 1884.
By the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge.
G.G. Sedgwick, Att'y for Administrator.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 11, 1884 P.2
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Administrator's Sale
(First pulication Feb. 10th. 1885.)
IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of an Order 
of license made in said matter, on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1885, 
by the county court of said county, the undersigned John S. Tufts, 
administrator of the estate of said Leonard Vader deceased, will, 
on Saturday the 7th day of March, A.D. 1885, at ten o'clock in the 
forenoon of said day, at the office of the county judge, in the city 
of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for sale at public vendue the 
following described lands, to-wit:
The west one half of the west one half of the south east one quarter 
of section number sixteen (16) in township number nineteen (19) north 
of range number twenty three (23) east, all of said described lands 
lying and being in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. The terms of sale will 
be made known at the time and place where the sale takes place.
Dated at Manitwooc, the 9th day of February A.D. 1885.
John s. Tufts, Administrator of estate
G.G. Sedgwick, Atty. for Estate
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 10, 1885 P.6


MRS. NICOLAS VADER   (ELIZA JANE TUFTS)

Died.-- At Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 23d, 1874, of consumption, Mrs. Eliza Jane Tufts, 
aged 34 years, wife of Nicolas Vader.
The deceased spent the greater part of her life in this county, and was well known 
to many. Those who knew her most intimately, were most deeply impressed with her 
worth. As a wife she was devoted; as a mother, tenderly affectionate; as a friend, 
sincere; as an almoner to the poor, sympathetic and liberal; in all the relations 
of life, conscientious in the discharge of her duties. To such a one, it is often 
very hard to sever the ties of life; and to her it was especially hard to leave her 
family. But for some years the symptoms of her final disease had been multiplying; 
and three years since--five years since--she had prayed that she might be spared 
thus long; and her prayer was granted. In April 1872, she united with the 1st 
Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc, and then first signalized her solemn vows, her 
consecration to the service of her Lord. To her pastor it seems probable, that for 
years before, she had been of Christ's "Hidden Ones," and had spent years as a 
restless bond-maid, whereas she should have found a warm place in the arms of 
Infinite Love, as a child.  During her distressing sickness, she seemed to secure 
richly the supports of Divine grace. "What could I now do," she would often say, 
"if it were not for my christian life?"  And when the last physical agony came, too 
painful to witness, it was a solace indeed, to hear, from lips soon dumb in death, 
ejaculatory prayers to the anointed to hasten her release, and to feel assured from 
all her christian testimony, from first to last, that for her to die, was to fall 
asleep in Jesus.  COM.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday November 26, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 32, Page 5 Column 6 


PETER VADER

From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years ago (1865)
Wm. Robinson, Esq., of Kossuth, a member of the 27th Regiment, returned home 
on Tuesday having been discharged from hospital in New Orleans. William looks 
good, not with standing the wound received by him near Mobile, which is now 
nearly well. He brought back the remains of Mr. Peter Vader, who died on the 
Mississippi on his way home. Mr. R. thinks the 27th Regiment is among the army 
sent to Texas. Mr. Vader was buried on Wednesday, a large number of people 
attending the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1915
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[Peter Vader/d. on the Mississippi River when returning home/buried June 15, 1865/
from Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]
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[?? Vader/bur. 06-15-1865/cem. record says "Buried Mr. Vader Soldier"]


SARAH JANE VADER

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years ago (1873)
Died - Vader
May 12th, Sarah Jane, wife of Leonard V. Vader in her 39th year. The deceased 
was much beloved by all who knew her in life and leaves a husband and five sons 
to mourn her untimely death.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 14, 1917
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[Mrs. Lane Vader(sic)/bur. 05-14-1873]


FRANK VALENTA

Frank L. Valenta, 49, Manitowoc insurance agent, of 716 Oak street, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday afternoon at his home following a heart attack.
Funeral servces will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran church, the Rev. 
Armin Roeckle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Valenta was born August 12, 1904, in Boldt, town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, 
at the age of 14 moved to Denmark. At 18, he came to Manitowoc, and had lived here 
since that time. In 1922 he married Helen Krainek of Manitowoc and she survives 
with a daughter, (private), three brothers, John and Anton of Boldt and Joseph of 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anton Kliment and Mrs. John Foreman of Manitowoc; two 
grandchildren, (private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday noon until time of services Saturday. 
Mr. Valenta was insurance broker for seven companies.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1951  P. 22
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[d. 03-21-1951/age 49 yrs.]


JOSEPH J. VALENTA    (d. 1959)

Jos. Valenta, 74, Dies in Green Bay
Joseph J. Valenta, 74, of 1718 Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc died Monday morning 
at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay, following a stroke at the hospital Sunday. 
He was born in 1885 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late 
Lawrence and Josephine Kirch Valenta. He married the former Theresa Zahorik, 
October 14, 1907 at Zanders.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Edmund Zima, route 1, Mishicot, 
Mrs. Edward Duckart, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anton Clement, Manitowoc; four 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Manitowoc with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1959 page 4
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[d. at Green Bay WI]


JOSEPHINE VALENTA

MRS. VALENTA, CO. PIONEER, DIES, AGED 64
Death brought a release from suffering to Mrs. Josephine Valenta, 
wife of Lawrence Valenta at the family home North Eighteenth street, 
Sunday morning at 12:10. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 
at 1:30 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anton Kliment, 
1620 New York avenue, the Rev. Tepley of Melnik officiating. Burial 
will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Valenta, nee Kirch, was born in Bohemia June 15, 1860 and came 
to this country with her parent sat (sic) the age of fifteen. The 
family settled near Bolt and in 1881 she was married to Lawrence 
Valenta who with seven children, John, Joseph, Anton and Mrs. John 
Foreman of Gibson, Mrs. Joseph Wacek of Bolt, Mrs. Anton Kliment and 
Frank Valenta of this city, survive her. The family made its home on 
a farm in the town of Franklin until four years ago when they moved 
to the city to take up their home. A kind and loving mother Mrs. 
Valenta was a home woman who made many friends to whom her passing 
will bring sorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 14, 1924 P.2  
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[bur 01-15-1923/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur on Lawrnece Valenta lot]


LAWRENCE VALENTA

DIES AFTER A SHORT STROLL
Heart Attack Fatal To Man After Viewing Yule Decorations
Lawrence Valenta, 79, retired farmer, died suddenly early Wednesday evening 
after returning to his home, 162? New York avenue from a walk to view holiday 
decorations in front of the north side homes. He was stricken with a heart 
attack and died before the arrival of a physician.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home in charge of Rev. Frank Janek, Melnik. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Born In Bohemia
Mr. Valenta was born in Bohemia in 1857 and when he was a boy of 8 years his 
parents emigrated to America and located on a farm near Tisch Mills. In 1877 he 
married Miss Josephine Kirch and they purchased a farm a mile west of Tisch 
Mills in Kewaunee county.
Seventeen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Valenta retired and moved to this city. Mrs. 
Valenta died 12 years ago.
Mr. Valenta was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Wacek, Denmark, Mrs. John Foreman, 
Mishicot, Mrs. Anton Kliment, city; four sons, John, Joseph, all of Denmark, 
Frank, city; a sister, Mrs. Wenzil, Freimuth, Kellnersville, 22 grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home tonight 
from 8 to 9 o'clock and after 1 p.m. Christmas day.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1936 p.2
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and 
sympathy extended us during our recent bereavement, the death of our father, 
Lawrence Valenta. We are especially grateful to Rev. Junek, the Z.C.B.J. Lodge 
of Melnik, the pallbearers, donors of cars and flowers, our neighbors, friends 
and relatives and any others who assisted in anyway.
Children of Lawrence Valenta
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Dec. 31, 1936 page 19
*******
[cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


THERESA (ZAHORIK) VALENTA

Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) Valenta, 90, a resident of Family Heritage Home, who 
formerly lived with a daughter, Mrs. Anna Duckart of 1139 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, 
died Saturday afternoon at Family Heritage Home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Valenta, nee Theresa Zahorik, was born July 26, 1886, in the Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Cibulka Zahorik. She 
was reared and attended schools in the Town of Gibson and was married to Joseph 
Valenta Oct. 15, 1907, at Zanders. After their marriage they farmed in the town 
of Franklin, Kewaunee County, moving to Manitowoc in 1944. Mr. Valenta preceded 
her in death Sept. 7, 1959.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Anna Duckart, of Manitowoc four grandchildren, 
18 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A 
daughter, Mrs. Blanche Zima, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, from 5 
to 9 o’clock this Monday evening, where a parish vigil service will be at 8 o’clock.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1976  P. 3
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[widow of Joseph J. Valenta]


ARTHUR VALENTINE

Arthur C. Valentine, 70, of 937 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Valentine was born Jan. 15, 1901, in Shawano County, son of the late John and 
Mary Nelson Valentine. He was employed as a supervisor at the Manitowoc Public 
Utilities until his retirement in 1966. He married Elsie Rae Ely Nov. 24, 1925, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Valentine was a member of the Men’s Club of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Ronald, of Fort Wayne, Ind., four brothers, Ward, 
of Manitowoc, Harvey, of Pittsburg, Penn., and Lloyd and Marvin of Green Bay and 
three grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1971   P. 2


BEN A. VALENTINE

Ben A. Valentine, age 31, of 1914 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
November 28, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 1993, at Harrigon (sic) 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate, with 
burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born October 3, 1962, in Manitowoc, son of the late Benjamin and Betty 
Mahnke Valentine. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the 
Class of 1981. He had been employed with Lee's Color Studio, Manitowoc.
He is survived by aunts, uncles, cousins along with other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday 
and then on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1993 P. A2
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[d. 11-28-1993/age 31 yrs.]


ELSIE R. VALENTINE

Mrs. Elsie R. Valentine, 83, of 937 N. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
December 19, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Valentine, nee Elsie R. Ely, was born July 16, 1901, at Hixton, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Harmon and Emma VanGordon Ely. She married Arthur C. 
Valentine and he preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Valentine had been employed 
by Koutnik & Schwartz and also by McNeil's in Manitowoc. Mrs. Valentine was a 
member of the Naomi circle and the First Lutheran Church Women and also Manitowoc 
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Shirley Valentine of 
Marshfield, Wisconsin; a brother and a sister-in-law, Harold and Thelma Ely of 
Cheack, Wisconsin and three grandchildren, Kurt, Nancy and John. She was preceded 
in death by a brother, William Ely.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Friday evening and at the church from Saturday noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 21, 1984 P. 3
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[widow of Arthur C. Valentine/body found 12/20/1984]


KATHERINE VALENTINE

MRS. KATHERINE VALENTINE, DAUGHTER OF FORMER POSTMASTER CHAS. ESSLINGER, 
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Katherine Esslinger, widow of the late William Valentine and 
daughter of former Postmaster Charles Esslinger, died at the home 
of her sister, Mrs. Mary Burger, 823 Hamilton street, last night. 
Mrs. Valentine had been in ill health for a long time. 
Mrs. Valentine was born in Buffalo, New York, Feb 7, 1841, and came 
to Manitowoc with her parents in 1850. Following her marriage she 
removed to Chicago and eighteen years ago returned here to take up 
her home. Mrs. Valentine is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Burger 
and Miss Anna Esslinger, this city and Mrs. Charles Bauermeister of 
Terre Haute, Ind., and one brother, Arthur Esslinger of Gainsville, 
Fla. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Burger home, 
Rev. Keicher officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, Page 1
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Arthur Esslinger, born and reared in this city, now a resident of 
Gainsville, Fla., arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of his 
sister, the late Mrs. Valentine.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 25, 1917, Page 3
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[Catherine/bur. 05-25-1917/cause: nephritis/bur. on Mary Burger lot]
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County Court-Manitowoc County, Wisconsin-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Catherine Valentine(sic), deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at a special term of the county court to be held in 
and for said county at the court house in the city of Manitowoc in said county on 
the second Tuesday (being the 12th day) of March A.D. 1918, at the opening of 
court on that day the following matter will be heard and considered:
The application of the East Wisconsin Trustee Co. administrator of the estate of 
Catherine Valentine, deceased, late of Manitowoc, in said county for the 
examination and allowance of their final account, and for the assignment of the 
residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are by law entitled 
thereto; and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax, if 
any, payable in said estate.
Dated February 11, A.D. 1918.
By the Court:
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, February 28, 1918 P. 15


SHIRLEY M. VALENTINE

Shirley M. Valentine, age 68, of New London, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at the 
House of the Dove Hospice in Marshfield.
She was born on March 31, 1934 in Clintonville. On June 12, 1954 she married 
Ronald Valentine in Manitowoc. Shirley was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church in New London.
She is survived by her husband: Ron; a daughter: Nancy Heeg, Marshfield; two sons: 
Kurt (Kelly) Valentine, Minneapolis, Minn.; and John (Jane) Valentine, Manalapan, 
N.J.; her mother: Lucille Schwebs, New London; two sisters: Delores (Kent) 
Pribbernow, Manitowoc; Debbie Ney, New London; five grandchildren: Emily, Mindy, 
Jill, Jordan and Jessica.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in New London with the Rev. Tim Lofgren officiating. Interment 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the House of the Dove 
Hospice in Marshfield.
The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, 209 W. Cook St., New London, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 2002 P. A3


EDWARD J. VALIBILE

Edward J. Valibile, 79, of Manitowoc Health Care Center died early Tuesday 
morning, September 18, 1990 at the Center. Funeral services will be 7 pm 
Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Deacon William Klein will preside. Burial 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born November 5, 1920 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and 
Alvina Krohn Valibile. He married Violet Cordes on July 2, 1945 in Manitowoc 
County. Mr. Valibile was employed by Mirro Company at Manitowoc, as a fireman 
for many years, retiring in November of 1875. 
Survivors include his wife, Violet of Manitowoc; a son, James Kennedy of 
Manitowoc, a brother and sister-in-law, George and Evelyn Valibile of 
Manitowoc; a sister, Esther Schoenberger of St. Paul, Minnesota; a stepson 
and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Geraldine Vetter of Manitowoc; a step daughter, 
Marilyn Porodish of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a step son, William Vetter and a sister, Rose Hopf.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 pm to 7 pm Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 18, 1990  page B6
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[husband of Violet L. Valibile]


EVELYN D. VALIBILE

Evelyn Valibile, age 82, of 1317 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Thursday morning, September 4, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 1997, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 29, 1915, in Denmark, daughter of the late James and Helen 
Just Janda. On November 25, 1937, she married George B. Valibile at Luxemburg, 
Wis. He preceded her in death December 17, 1996. Evelyn was employed with the 
Book and Gift Store in Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister, Violet Etzel, Los Angeles, Calif.; two nephews, Harry 
Schaefer and his wife Nancy, Manitowoc, Donald Schoenberger and his wife Debbie, 
St. Paul, Minn. Also surviving is a special friend, Debbie Turman, Middleton, 
Wis.; very special neighbors; along with other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by one son, Larry.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. this Friday 
(TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Herald Times Reporter, September 5, 1997 P. A2
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Evelyn Valibile
The family regrets that the following people were inadvertently omitted from the 
obituary of Evelyn Valibile.
Survivors also included a great-nephew and a great-niece, Chad and Aime Schaefer.
Evelyn was also preceded in death by a sister, Carol L. Schaefer; and a brother, 
Earl "Duke" Janda.
Herald Times Reporter, September 8, 1997 P. A2


GEORGE B. VALIBILE

George B. Valibile, age 84, of 1317 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
December 17, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 20, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Camillus Janas 
O.F.M. with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside 
Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
George was born February 22, 1912, in the Whitelaw area, son of the late Joseph 
and Alvina Krohm Valibile. On November 25, 1937, he married the former Evelyn 
Janda in Luxemburg and recently celebrated 59 years of marriage. George served 
in the China Burma and India Theatre during World War II and was the first person 
drafted from Manitowoc County for that conflict. He served three years in the Army 
Air Force and was honorably dischaged (sic) with the rank of Sergeant. George 
retired in 1977 from the Mirro Corporation after 49 years of service. He was a 
member of the VFW Otto Oas Post #659 and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie #706.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a sister-in-law, Violet Etzel, California; two 
nephews, Harry Schaefer and his wife Nancy, Manitowoc, Donald Schoenberger and his 
wife Debbie, St. Paul, Minn. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry, two sisters, 
Rose Hopf, Esther Schoenberger, and a brother, Ed Valibile.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
morning until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 18, 1996 P. A2
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[husband of Evelyn Valibile]


LARRY D. VALIBILE

Larry D. Valibile, 31, a former Manitowoc resident, of 3413 Valley Ridge Row, 
Middleton, Wis., died Thursday at his residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oss (sic) Post, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Valibile was born April 5, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of George and Evelyn 
Janda Valibile. He attended St. Andrew Parochial School and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School, class of 1965. He was veteran of the Vietnam Conflict 
serving two years as a specialist, fourth class. Mr. Valibile moved to Madison 
in 1970 and was employed as an engineer for Wick Homes at Madison for the past 
six years.
Survivors include his parents, George and Evelyn Valibile; his fiance, Miss 
Debbie Vogel of Madison; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call in the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1979 P. 3
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[d. at Middleton, WI/bur. on George B. and Evelyn Valibile lot]


VIOLET VALIBILE

Violet L. Valibile, age 81, formerly of 3406 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, 
died Friday afternoon, Janaury 7, 1994, at the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center.
A family visitation was held Monday afternoon at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and burial followed in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Violet Cordes was born June 15, 1912, in Manitowoc County, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Della Peterson Cordes. 
She married Edward J. Valibile July 2, 1945, in Manitowoc county. He 
preceded her in death September 18, 1990. She was a member of the 
Goldstar Mothers of America.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Geraldine 
Vetter, Manitowoc; a daughter, Marilyn Porodish, Manitowoc; a sister, 
Evelyn Holub, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, 
one great great-grandson also survive. A granddaughter, Noel Mueller, 
devoted many years to Violet and will especially miss her dearly. She 
was also preceded in death by a son, Williman Vetter, a sister, Eleanore 
Peronto and a brother, Arthur Cordes.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1994 P. A2
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[widow of Edward J. Valibile]


FLORA VALLEJO

Mrs. Cruz Vallejo, 50, resident of Manitowoc since 1923, died at the family 
home, 517 N. Tenth street, Sunday evening from a heart attack.
Nee Florence Wadamaker, Mrs. Vallejo was born in Winona, Minn., on May 3, 1895. 
In 1920 she was united in marriage with Mr. Vallejo, and the couple lived in 
St. Paul, Minn., and Green Bay previous to coming to this city.
The survivors include the husband, a son, Charles; two brothers, John of Proctor, 
Minn., and Hugo of Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Dave Nelson of 
Minneapolis.
Friends may call to pay their respects at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors 
from Tuesday noon until Wednesday morning. The funeral will be at 8:30 o'clock 
that morning at the funeral chapel, preceding rites at 9 o'clock at the Sacred 
Heart Catholic church at which the Rev. L.M. Schorn will be officiating clergyman. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
At 7 p.m. on Tuesday the rosary will be recited at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2
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[Florence/d. 12-16-1945/age 50 yrs./bur. on Cruz Vallejo lot]


INFANT VALLEJO

Infant Vallejo, child of Charles and Rosemary Rohl Vallejo Jr., died Friday, 
Aug. 6, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Graveside services were held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks officiated.
Survivors include the child's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vallejo; a sister, 
Dena Lee Vallejo; maternal grandmother, Irene Rohl; maternal grandfather, 
Alois Rohl Sr.; paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Woepse; paternal grandfather, 
Charles R. Vallejo Sr.; a great great grandmother, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1982 P. 3
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[Baby girl/d. 6 Aug 1982]


ADOLPH R. VALLESKEY

Valleskey, Former Dairy Inspector, Dies 
Adolph R. Valleskey, veteran dairyman and former dairy inspector for Wisconsin 
Department of Agriculture, died Wednesday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Valleskey, who was 79, had resided at 1405 S. 11th St. 
The native of Collins, where he was born April 20, 1888, son of the late Gustave 
and Fredericka Matznick Valleskey, served Wisconsin as a dairy and food inspector 
for 31 years. He was appointed to the post by Gov. John J. Blaine in 1922.
He witnessed the change in the dairy industry from numerous cheese and milk plants 
to fewer operations. Valleskey pioneered in promoting toasted cheese sandwiches to 
be served at county fairs and the State Fair; he also invested large sums in 
developing mass production of electric grills.
First Hand Knowledge 
His knowledge of the dairy industry was obtained first hand since he was involved 
in butter and cheesemaking as a youth. His father operated one of the first cheese 
factories in Manitowoc County. Collins was originally called Valleskeyville after 
his father who settled in the area in 1856 and cleared hundreds of acres of forest 
land for farming.
Mr. Valleskey attended Rockland elementary schools and entered Northwestern College, 
Watertown, in 1903. From 1910 to 1914 he farmed in Calumet County and from 1915 to 
1919 he supervised the Brillion Creamery and Cheese Factory.
When he became dairy inspector in March of 1922 he covered Manitowoc, Calumet, 
Outagamie and Waupaca counties. Subsequently his territory was reduced in size.
He married Clara Mahnke Aug. 31, 1909, at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The couple celebrated the golden anniversary of the wedding in 
1959. They moved to Manitowoc in 1919.
Funeral Saturday
He is survived by his wife, four sons, the Rev. Wilmer Valleskey, of Detroit, Norbert, 
of Green Bay, Aron of Menomonee Falls and Roman, of Milwaukee; three brothers, Charles, 
of Manitowoc, Gustave, of Collins and Elmer, of Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina 
Mahnke, of Milwaukee, Mr. Selma Allheiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of Collins; 
13 grandchildren and eight grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until noon 
Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state 
until time of service.
Memorials may be made to Lutheran High School or charities of choice. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1967  P. 14


ANNA L. VALLESKEY

Mrs. Martin Valleskey, 63, a native of Manitowoc County, died Monday evening 
at her home in Marshall, Dane County.
She was born Anna Schwalbe in Eaton in 1888. Following her marriage to Mr. 
Valleskey the couple located in Collins, where he was a cashier in the Collins 
State Bank. About five years ago the couple moved to Marshall. 
Survivors are the husband; three sons, Atty. Leslie Valleskey of Manitowoc, 
Russell of San Francisco and Roy of Huntington, W. Va.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Guy Ludvigson of Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. Vernon Martin of Madison; three 
brothers, Ferdinand of Route 4, Chilton, August of Route 1, Manitowoc, and 
Theodore of Collins; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Bloy of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Charles Zutz of Brillion.
Funeral services will be held between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday at the St. 
Peter Lutheran Church at Collins. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1952   P. 7 
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[Anna Helen Louise/bur. 01-02-1952/d. at Marshall, WI/age 63 yrs./
wife of Martin G. Valleskey/bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot]


CHARLOTTE A. VALLESKEY

Charlotte A.Valleskey, age 80, of 909 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
Nov. 27, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Charlotte was born Sept. 6, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harry and 
Clara (Stelzer) Streich. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1946. On May 1, 1954, she married Harold Valleskey in Hillsboro. 
Charlotte was a bookkeeper for Streich Oil Company, which was owned by her father. 
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards and games, loved 
the casinos, enjoyed traveling up north to the cottage, bass fishing at the lake, 
knitting and crafts, and spending time with her family.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was recently preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Jo Valleskey. She also 
was preceded in death by an infant sister; seven brothers-in-law: Reuben Larson, 
Jim Moldenhauer, Mason Ashford, Norman Vorpahl, William Habermann, Orvil Valleskey 
and Milton Valleskey; and three sisters-in-law: Delores Vorpahl, Dorothy Habermann 
and Olive Valleskey
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be the Rev. Dr. James Klein. Cremation has occurred and the burial of the cremated 
remains will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Charlotte was a loving wife and mother who dedicated her life to her children, 
especially her daughter Tammy Jo. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A special thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff in CCU at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 1, 2008


CLARA H. VALLESKEY

Mrs. Adolph Valleskey, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, of 3337 Burdell St., 
St. Joseph, Mich., died Sunday evening at Shoreham Terrace Nursing Home, St. 
Joseph.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Valleskey, nee Clara Mahnke, was born April 16, 1891, at Reedsville, 
daughter of the late John and Hulda Schneider (?) Mahnke. She was married 
to Adolph Valleskey Aug. 31, 1909, at Reedsville. The couple located in 
Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1967. She had 
resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aron Valleskey, of 
St. Joseph.
Survivors include four sons, The Rev. Wilmer, of Detroit, Norbert, of Green 
Bay, Roman, of Milwaukee and Aron, principal of St. Joseph Trinity Lutheran 
School, of St. Joseph; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A daughter, 
Ruth, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 
9 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church 
until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Lutheran 
Synod Mission or Bethesda Home of Watertown, Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972
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[d. 06-17-1972 at St. Joseph MI/age 72 yrs./widow of Adolph R. Valleskey/
bur. on Adolph R. Valleskey lot]
(16 Apr 1891/Jun 1972/SSDI)


ELMER H. VALLESKEY

Elmer Herman Valleskey, 72, of Valders, died unexpectedly Saturday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran 
Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Valleskey was born Aug. 17, 1899, at Collins, son of the late 
Gustave and Fredericka Matznick Valleskey. He married Ida Ruppenthal 
Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple farmed in the Collins area until 
1958 when he was then employed at Chilton Canning Co. for several years. 
Prior to his retirement in 1967 the couple moved to Valders. He was 
active in many community affairs.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lyle and Lawrence, of Collins; 
two daughteers, Mrs. Robert (Ethel Mae) Alpert, of Morton Crove, Ill. 
and Mrs. Merlin (Eileen) Krueger, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Gust. 
of Collins and Charles, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Mahnke,
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of 
Valders; and 15 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christiansen Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock 
this Monday evening until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until the 
time of service at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1972
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[d. 03-11-1972/age 72 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot]
(b. 17 Aug. 1899/d. Mar. 1972/SSDI)


GRACE VALLESKEY

Mrs. Leslie J. Valleskey, 49, of 901 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died 
at 11:35 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic
Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey wll officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Valleskey, nee Grace Koutnik, was born Sept. 17, 1912, at
Manitowoc, daughter of the late John J. and Edna Wenndorf Koutnik.
She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1930, and
was valedictorian of the class. She attended Marquette University,
Milwaukee, for a year and then enrolled at the University of 
Wisconsin, Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
1934.
Mrs. Valleskey was employed by Manitowoc Savings Bank until her
marriage Dec. 15, 1938, at Manitowoc to Attorney Valleskey. She
was a member of the University of Wisconsin Women's Club, Alpha
Xi Delta Sorority and the Christian Mothers Alter Society of Holy
Innocents Church. She had been president in 1939 of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary.
Surviving are the husband, two sons, two daughters, two uncles,
Edwin W. Wenndorf of Miami and Elmer Wenndorf of Manitowoc; and
an aunt, Mrs. George Long of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where
the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961  page 11
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[d. 04-21-1961/age 49 yrs./wife of Leslie J. Valleskey/bur. on John J. Koutnik lot]


IDA J. VALLESKEY

Ida J. Valleskey, 81 formerly of Valders, died Wednesday evening, April 14, 
at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. 
The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Valleskey was born Aug. 10, 1900, at Hilbert, Wis., daughter of the 
late Rudolph and Anna Zorn Ruppenthal. She was married to Elmer H. Vallesky, 
Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple operated a farm at Collins until 1967 
when they moved to Valders. Mr.Valleskey preceded her in death March 11, 1972. 
Mrs. Valleskey was a former cashier at Collins State Bank. She was a member 
of Faith Lutheran A.L.C.W., and Collins and Valders Homemakers.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law,
a brother, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church from 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the time 
of services. There will be no Saturday evening visitation. Christianson-Deja 
Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 15, 1982
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 14 Apr 1982/age 81 yrs/widow of Elmer H. Valleskey/
bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot]
(10 Aug 1900/Apr 1982/SSDI)


LESLIE J. VALLESKEY

Attorney Leslie J. Valleskey, 70, of 901 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday afternoon, April 23, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Valleskey was born Feb. 27, 1910, at Collins, son of the late Martin G. and 
Anna H. Schwalbe Valleskey. He was educated at Valders and Manitowoc schools 
and received his doctorate of law degree from Marquette University in 1933, when 
he established his law practice in Manitowoc. He married Grace M. Koutnik December, 
1906, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 21, 1961. He married Irene 
Stynski Christiansen July 21, 1962. 
Mr. Valeskey served as Lieutenant J.G. in the United States Navy during World 
War II, was discharged in 1944, and was a member of the Naval Reserves and 
Reserve Officer's Association. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and served on the church council and building committee. His memberships 
include American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis 
Club, YMCA, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce, Manitowoc County Historical 
Society, Manitowoc County Mental Health Association, Downtown Manitowoc 
Association, Isaac Walton League, Conservation Education Inc., Woodland Dunes 
Nature Center and Lazy Acres Hunting Club. He was an active outdoorsman and hunter. 
Besides his law practice he was owner of Tempcontrold Storage of Manitowoc and the 
Juneau Transit Company of Juneau.
Survivors include his wife, Irene, two sons, John and George of California; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Pete Gonzales of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and 
Diane M. and Atty. Willima R. Wick of Manitowoc; two step-sons Bruce Christiansen 
of Dallas, Texas, and Curt Christiansen of California; a brother and sister-in law, 
Roy and Peg Valleskey of Lavonia, Mich.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace and 
Vernon Martin of Madison and Myrtle and Guy Ludvigson of Arizona; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Lorraine Herold of Manitowoc and three grandchildren (private). A brother, 
Russell, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday and at the church from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials 
may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church or the YMCA.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on John Valleskey lot]


MARJORIE E. VALLESKEY

Marjorie E. Valleskey, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday morning, 
Dec. 25, 2008, at Lutheran Living Services of Wauwatosa.
The former Marjorie Eva Youngchild was born on Oct. 28, 1917, at Nekoosa, 
daughter of the late Edgar and Eva Brooks Youngchild. She grew up in Manitowoc 
and was a 1935 graduate of Lincoln High School. On July 31, 1937, Marjorie 
married Norbert W. "Nubbs" Valleskey at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 
in Greenleaf with the Rev. Wilmer Valleskey officiating. He preceded her in 
death on Jan. 1, 1991. She was employed at Shady Lane Home as a secretary and 
later at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a library assistant until her 
retirement in 1979. Marjorie is a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Norbert; one son-in-law: 
Richard R. Jagodinski; two brothers: Jack Youngchild, Charles Youngchild; three 
sisters-in-law: Verna Youngchild, Elsie Valleskey, Ruth Fender; three brothers-
in-law: Roman Valleskey, the Rev. Wilmer Valleskey, Aron Valleskey.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Grace 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2426 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas 
Pankow will officiate with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
services at 11 a.m. Memorial donations would be appreciated for Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home of Manitowoc is serving the Valleskey family.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 2008


MARTIN G. VALLESKEY

Martin G. Valleskey, 85, of Marshall, Wis., Dane County, who organized 
the Collins State Band(sic) and served as its cashier from 1914-1936, 
died Thursday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vernon Martin.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Marshall, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Nicolaus, and at 2 p.m. rites 
will be conducted at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Valleskey was born Feb. 16, 1880, at Collins, son of the late Gustav 
and Ricka Matznick Valleskey. He married Anna Schwalbe Sept. 13, 1906, at 
Collins, and she preceded him in death in 1950. 
Mr. Valleskey attended Collins school, and was a graduate of Reedsville 
High School and Manitowoc Business College. He was a self-taught 
telegrapher and worked for the Soo Line until 1914. He organized the 
Collins bank in 1914. After the death of his wife he moved to Marshall 
and became cashier of the Marshall Bank.
Surviving are three sons, Atty. Leslie J. Valleskey of Manitowoc, Russell 
of Sante Fe Trails, Calif., and Roy of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Martin 
and Mrs. Myrtle Ludwigson of Prescott, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren; four brothers, Adolph and Charles of
Manitowoc, Gustave and Elmer of Collins; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Voigt 
of Collins, Mrs. Selma Alheiser of Shawano and Mrs. Alvina Mahnke of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 14, 1965
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[d. 05-13-1965 at Marshall WI/age 84 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot]
(16 Feb 1881/May 1965/SSDI)


NORBERT W. "NUBBS" VALLESKEY

Norbert W. (Nubbs) Valleskey, 76, of 1536 Iris Drive, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, January 1, 1991, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 17, 1914, at Brillion, Wisconsin, son of the late Adolph 
and Clara Mahnke Valleskey. He came to Manitowoc as a young boy and attended 
First German Evangelical Lutheran School. He attended Concordia College at 
Milwaukee and graduated "Cum Laude" from Northwestern College at Watertown. He 
was employed with the State of Wisconsin in The Hospital and Related Services 
Division, retiring in January of 1980. He married the former Marjorie E. 
Youngchild on July 31, 1937, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church at Greenleaf, 
Wisconsin, by Rev. Wilmer Valleskey. The couple celebrated 53 years of marriage. 
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served in various 
church organizations and was a former Optimist member. He was also an avid 
sportsman.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen L. 
(Richard R.) Jagodinski of Wisconsin Rapids, Kathy L. (Calvin R.) Stone of Madison, 
Kay L. (Rev. Roger R.) Zehms of Wauwatosa; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Jan and 
Jennifer Jagodinski, Becky and Colin Stone, Kevin, Kerry and Kyler Kuehn; three 
step grandchildren, Mark, Meth and Phil Zehms; two great grandson, David and 
Nicholas Jagodinski; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Wilmer and Elsie 
Valleskey of Brownsville, Texas and Roman and Audrey Valleskey of Muskego, 
Wisconsin; sisters-in-law, Verna Youngchild and Elaine Youngchild, both of 
Manitowoc; a step sister-in-law and her husband, Helen and Wilbert Woelfel of 
St. Nazianz; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, Aron Valleskey and a sister, Ruth Fender.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 p.m. 
to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church from 12 noon until the time of 
service. Memorials would be appreciated to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
WELS Lutherans For Life or The Alzheimer's Foundation.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1991 P. B8
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[husband of Marjorie Valleskey/bur. on Adolph R. Valleskey lot]


TAMMY JO VALLESKEY

Tammy Jo Valleskey, age 47, of Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at 
North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
She was born Nov. 15, 1960, daughter of Harold and Charlotte (Streich) 
Valleskey.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial 
service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein. Cremation has occurred, and Tammy 
will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time 
of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tammy's name to the Green Bay 
C.P. Center.
The family expresses their gratitude to Jodi Linsmier and the staff of TLC 
Homes, North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, and the Green Bay C.P. Center for the care and love extended 
to Tammy and the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2008


GRETCHEN VAN AVERY

Gretchen, eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Van Avery of 950 North 
21st street, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. The parents and a 
brother, (private) survive.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. today at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral 
home, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1945  P. 2


MAE VAN BUREN

Mrs. Mae VanBuren, 94, died Monday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. VanBuren, nee Mae Qualman, was born May 18, 1876, at Algoma, daughter of the 
late John and Marie ?erth Qualman. She owned and operated a beauty shop at Manitowoc 
until her retirement in 1941.
Survivors include nieces and nephew. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Monday evening until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1970  P. 17 
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[bur. on Mrs. Mary Qualman lot]


ANNA VANDE CASTLE

Mrs. Anna Vande Castle, 67, of 1106A S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vande Castle was born Aug. 3, 1897, at Taus, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Josephine Hynek Marshek. She was married to Louis Vande Castle in 1917 at 
Manitowoc. He and four children preceded her in death in 1938.
Survivors are three sons, Robert and James, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Waukesha; 
three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Bergner and Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Kraft, 
of Green Bay and Mrs. John (Pauline) Kolodzik, of New Holstein; three brothers, 
Louis and Joseph, of Manitowoc and Peter, of Waukesha; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph 
Ryder, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harold Bruemmer, of Two Rivers and 15 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1965  P. 3
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[d. 03-02-1965/age 67 yrs./widow of Louis Vande Castle/
bur. on Mrs. Anna Vandecastle lot]


JAMES F. VANDE CASTLE

Mr. James F. VandeCastle, 52, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday, December 19, 1988, 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Chapel, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Tom Woyciechowski will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. VandeCastle was born May 24, 1936, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Louis and Anna Marshek VandeCastle. He was educated in Manitowoc School 
System and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Mr. VandeCastle enlisted 
in the United States Marine Corps. During his enlistment he was stationed in 
Hong Kong, the Philipine Islands and served in the Korean Conflict. He then 
came to Manitowoc and was employed with Mirro Corp. until 1982 when poor 
health forced him to retire. Mr. VandeCastle was a member of Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Raymond (Bernice) VandeCastle of Green Bay; three 
sisters, Dorothy Kraft of Green Bay, Pauline (Jack) Kolodzik of New Holstein, 
and Lucille (Clarence) Bergner of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at St. Mary's Chapel, 8 a.m. Wednesday morning and until the 
hour of service at 9 a.m. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1988 P. A9


VANDE CASTLE / WICZEK ACCIDENT

The Dead
Louis Vande Castle, 42, of 1853 Fairmont street, employed as a compositor 
of the Herald-Times, and a former official of the Manitowoc Typographical 
Union.
Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, employed in the rolling mills 
of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, son-in-law of Mr. Vande Castle.
Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20, bride of five weeks, daughter of Mr. Vande Castle.
Lorraine Vande Castle, 8 years old.
Joan Vande Castle, 7 years old.
Donald Vande Castle, 5 years old
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CAR FALLS IN RIVER, 6 DIE
Newlyweds, Father-in-Law And Three Children Drown
Car Fails To Negotiate Curve on Southwest Approach To 21st Street Bridge, 
Plunging Through Guard Rail and Dropping 15 Feet
Six persons, members of a family group, were drowned Friday night when an 
automobile missed a curve at the southwest approach of the 21st street 
bridge, crashed through a wooden guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the 
Manitowoc river.
The victims, all residents of Manitowoc, were taken from the water within 
15 minutes after the crash, and firemen, policmen and physicians, in relays, 
worked frantically to revive them, but to no avail.
Wiczek Was Driving
The driver of the car was Martin Wiczek, 32, employe of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company rolling mills. With him were his bride of five weeks, 
Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20; her father, Louis Vande Castle, 42, a Herald-Times 
compositor, and three other Vande Castle children - Lorraine, 8, Joan, 7, 
and Donald, 5.
They were riding in Wiczek's 1935 Pontiac coach, driving from the Wiczek 
home, at 1010 S. 19th street, to the Vande Castle residence at 1853 Fairmont 
street. 
Awaiting their arrival at home 
(new page)
were Mrs. Vande Castle and six children. The time was about 8:30, or a few 
minutes thereafter.
The car traveled north on 21st street. At the approach to the bridge, the 
street turns sharply to the east. A wooden guard rail, painted white with 
black diagonal stripes, runs along the north. There is a large sign with 
the word "SLOW" on the rail. Wiczek apparently missed the curve. The car 
plowed through 20 feet of guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the water. 
It was completely submerged but landed on its wheels, facing east. The 
headlights remained burning.
Heard Tires Squeal
Herny Hutchinson, a milk truck driver for Agon Haupt, was unloading his 
truck in the front of the White House Milk company condensery on the south 
bank of the river. He heard the tires of the Wiczek car squeal as the driver 
attempted to negotiate the turn. He saw the car crash through the railing 
and drop into the water. The machine turned completely over in the descent, 
Hutchinsen said, striking piling as it landed.
Hutchinson saw no other cars approaching from either direction. He shouted 
to Alfred Schmidt, 709 S. 24th street, a condensery employe; "Look out, 
it's going over." Then, as he saw the car hit the water he cried, "Call the 
fire department."
Condensery employes, called the fire department, the call being received 
at 8:15 p.m. From another source, a telephone call notified the police 
department. Truck Co. No. 1 of the fire department, in charge of Capt. 
Hiram Larson, and the police ambulance responded.
Firemen Lower Ladder
The car headlights still burning, was plainly visible. About 18 inches of 
water covered the top. The firemen lowered a ladder onto the top of the 
bridge. Efforts to chop a hole through the top were quickly abandoned. 
Firemen Maurice Gallegher and Harry Blumenstein, ropes tied around their 
waists, groped under the water and opened a door. The body of the youngest 
Vande Castle girl, Joan, was forced out by the pressure. She was carried 
up the ladder and artificial respiration attempted at once.
Two rowboats were pressed into use to remove the other bodies. The second 
person to be taken out was Mrs. Wiczek. As quickly as the bodies were 
brought to the shore, resucitation was begun along the river bank. It was 
not until a tow rope had been hooked to the submerged car from a wrecker 
and it was pulled to shallow water, that police firemen felt sure there 
were no more bodies in the car. Harry Blumenstein of the fire department 
was painfully cut on the wrecked car and was treated at the hospital. 
Assisant Fire Chief John Gaedke said that not more than 10 minutes
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CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER; SIX DROWN
(Continued from page 1)
were requied to remove the six persons.
Work for Hours
Prone pressure resuscitation was carried on continuously with oxygen 
administered from time to time by the fire department's inhalalor. At 
times it was thought that pulse could be detected in Mrs. Wiczek and 
the youngest girl, Joan, but although the oxygen equipment was put into 
operation, revival was not accomplished.
The efforts to revive the six persons were continued for 90 minutes on 
the bank of the river. The victims were then moved to the Holy Family 
hospital where work was continued for another 60 minutes before all were 
officially pronounced dead.
Identification of the victims was not completed until 10:45. Wiczek was 
tentatively identified by friends some time earlier. Vande Castle was 
positively identified at 10:45 by E.H. Kruck, foreman of the Herald-Times 
composing room.
Thousands of persons milled around the crash scene. Traffic was badly 
snarled and police were required to direct the movement of automobiles.
As policemen and firemen worked over the bodies, the Rev. Martin Jaekels, 
pastor of St. Paul's Catholic church, administered last sacraments.
Seek Cause of Accident
Authorities sought today to determine the cause of the accident but had 
little to work on. The steel top of the car was caved in apparently when 
it struck the piling as it turned over in the plunge. All of the glass was 
broken. There was a large hole burned in the back of the rear seat and it 
was theorized that a fire might have started in the back seat, distracting 
the driver's attention and causing him to lose control of the machine. 
However, Emil Jagodinsky, a friend of Wiczek's, exploded this theory when 
he stated that the cushion had been burned about a month ago.
There was some speculation as to whether or not any of the occupants had 
been killed in the crash. Physicians said that there was evidence of skull 
injury on one of the small children and Mrs. Wiczek. County coroner, 
Gerald Rau, M.D., gave drowning as the official cause of death, however, 
injuries, he said, would be merely a contributory cause.
Dr. Rau and Dist. Atty. John R. Cashman conferred today on the matter of 
an inquest, but had not reached a decision early this afternoon. 
Only One Witness
Hutchinson apparently was the only eye witness to the accident. Schmidt, 
the condensery worker, caught a glimpse of the car as it slid into the 
water. Mrs. E.J. Kelly, 918 N. 14th street, was believed to be the first 
driver following the Wiczek car. She drove north on 21st all the way from 
Washington street and says she does not remember of any car having passed 
her machine and does not recall seeing any car ahead of her. As she drove 
onto the southwest approach to the bridge a stick of wood dropped on the 
hood of the car, Mrs. Kelly said. She then observed the hole in the guard 
rail and saw men running to the bridge railing and looking into the water. 
She continued over the bridge and parked her car.
An unknown person telephoned the police from the Texaco oil station.
Assistant Fire Chief Gaedke gave orders calling in firemen who were off 
duty. Those who reported and took part in the resuce work in addition to 
Capt. Larson, Gallagher and Blumenstein of the truck company who answered 
the call, were Capt. Ed. Woods, Captain Miles Panosh and Captain Archie 
Fehring, Lieut. Nels Peterson, Charles Petrick, Edward Metiver, E. Gaedke, 
Henry Koch and Palmer Rosinsky. Police officers who answered the call were 
Officers Elmer Scherer, Donald Sears, Ben Muchowski and Milton Larson and 
Alvin Mahlick. Among the physicians who rushed to the scene were Dr. R.G. 
Strong, city physician; Coroner Rau, Drs. Arthur and Theodore Teitgen, 
Dr. C.E. Wall, and Dr. William Rauch.
The car was towed to the Pritzl garage today.
Mass Funeral Service
The six victims will be buried at a single funeral service Monday morning 
at the Holy Innocents church. The funeral procession will leave the Shimek 
and Schwartz funeral home at 8:15 a.m. and the service at the church will 
be at nine o'clock. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate. The Rev. Henry Vande 
Castle, brother of Louis, one of the victims, will be in the sanctuary.
Burial will be in a single burial lot in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Vande Castle was born in De Pere in 1896 and after he finished school 
learned the printing trade. He came to this city in 1904 and entered the 
employ of the Brandt Printing and Binding company. He learned operation of 
the linotype machine and was employed on daily newspapers in this city.
He was with the Herald-News for years and after the consolidation with the 
Times continued as an operator for the Herald-Times. He was a member of the 
Typographical Union. The family resided at 1853 Fairmont street.
Married In 1916
In 1916 he married Miss Anna Marshek of this city. Survivors are the widow, 
three sons, Robert, 18, Ray, 17, James, 2, three daughters, Dorothy, 15, 
Lucille, 11, Pauline, 12; a brother, the Rev. Henry Vande Castle, Askeaton 
Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Sheldon Gehrke, DePere, Mrs. Otto Holtz and Agnes, 
both of Green Bay.
Mrs. Marlin Wiczek, nee Helen Vande Castle, was born in this city 20 years 
ago. Before her marriage five weeks ago to Mr. Wiczek she was employed at 
the Aluminum Goods company.
Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, was employed at the rolling 
mills of the Aluminum Goods company. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. 
John Stockwell, Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Soupa, Custer, Wis.; and two 
brothers, Leo, city, and Peter.
The bodies may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home Sunday 
after 3 p.m.
The six deaths brought to 15 the number of highway fatalities in city and 
county in a little less than nine months of 1938. During 1937 there were 
25 highway fatalities.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 17, 1938 P. 1 and 11


ROBERT H. VANDE CASTLE

Robert H. Vande Castle, 61, of 1201 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, died late Monday night, 
August 3, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Resurrection will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Vande Castle was born Oct. 9, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and 
Anna Marshek Vande Castle. He resided in Manitowoc all his life, attended Holy 
Innocents Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the 
Class of 1937. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States 
Navy from Feb. 10, 1943 to Dec. 8, 1945. He was married to Rose Mary Cavanaugh 
April 14, 1951, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Vande Castle was 
presently employed as a furniture salesman and coordinator at Rahr's Inc., of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Mary, a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and 
Christine Vande Castle of Route 1, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mary Ann of 
Ketchikan, Alaska, Connie Lynn of Tucson, Ariz., and Julie Kay of LaCrosse; two 
brothers, Raymond of Waukesha and James of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy 
Kraft of Green Bay, Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Bergner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jack 
(Pauline) Kolodzik of New Holstein and three grandchildren, Faith, Mark and Amy 
Vande Castle. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1981 P. 3


ROSE MARY VANDE CASTLE

Rose Mary Vande Castle, age 90, a resident of the Manitowoc Health and 
Rehabilitation Center, died on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Aurora Medical 
Center, Manitowoc County.
Rose Mary was born on February 3, 1922 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Al 
and Mary (Kirby) Cavanaugh. She attended school in Maple Grove and graduated 
from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On April 14, 1950 she married Robert Vande 
Castle at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 
1981. Rose Mary was a supervisor at Wisconsin Telephone Company and a switchboard 
operator at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. She was the oldest of 10 children 
and helped raise her siblings. Rose Mary was a generous person who cared for all, 
especially her family which she loved to spend time with. She was proud of her 
Irish heritage, even visiting Ireland after her retirement. Her favorite holiday 
was St. Patrick's Day.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Thomas and Christine Vande Castle, 
rural Manitowoc, three daughters and two sons-in-law: MaryAnn Vande Castle, Juneau, 
Alaska, Connie and Nick Griseto, Two Rivers, Julie and Dan Koch, Reedsville; six 
grandchildren: Faith (James) Robson, Melba, Idaho, Mark (Olivia) Vande Castle, 
Manitowoc, Amy (Luke) Duarte, Richland, WA, Lisa (Josh) Weiss, Richland, WA, Angela 
Koch, Eau Claire, Kiana Koch, Reedsville; six great-grandchildren: Analise Robson, 
Ellie and Lilly Duarte, Quinten and Mackenzie Weiss, Ephram Vande Castle; two 
brothers: John (Gail) Cavanaugh, Manitowoc, Robert (Luanne) Cavanaugh, Manitowoc; 
three sisters: Alice Baryenbruch, Howard, June Gallagher and Margie Friedland, both 
of Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law: Lucille Bergner, Manitowoc, Pauline (Jack) 
Kolodzik, New Holstein, Jane Cavanaugh, Clearwater, FL. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Eddie, Billy and Harold Cavanaugh; 
one sister: Rita Mrotek; seven brothers-in-law: Jim Gallagher, Jim Mrotek, Art 
Friedland, Richard Baryenbruch, Jimmy Vande Castle, Ray Vande Castle and Clarence 
Bergner; three sisters-in-law: Athlene Cavanaugh, Dorothy Kraft and Bernice Vande 
Castle.
Rose Mary has been cremated at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a celebration 
of her life will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Lakeshore Humane 
Society or a charity of your choice .
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to give a very special thank you to the care given to Rose from 
the staff of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Emergency staff 
at Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 23, 2012


JOHN S. VANDEGRIFT

John S. VandeGrift, 63, retired railroad passenger brakeman, died Monday night 
at Green Bay, where he had been making his home the past year. Death was due to 
a heart ailment.
He was born in Appleton in 1888, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. VandeGrift. When 
his father came to Manitowoc in 1896 as agent for the old Wisconsin Central 
Railroad, he attended Manitowoc schools and when a young man took up railroading. 
He was employed on the Lake Shore division of the road for 41 years. His last run 
was on the 400 streamliner as a trainman, retiring because of ill health. He 
lived in Manitowoc most of that time.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodges in Manitowoc, the Eastern Star and the Union 
Congregational Church in Green Bay.
Survivors are his wife, the former Muriel Hogan; a son, Jack VandeGrift; three 
daughters, Mrs. Adolph Belinske of Manitowoc, Mrs. Paul Traub of Owosso, Mich., 
and Mrs. Geraldine Mueller of Minnesota; sister, Mrs. George Nelson of Manitowoc; 
brother, William B. of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Findalsen-Greiser Funeral 
Home in Green Bay. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1951  P. 2
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[d. Green Bay, WI/bur. 12-12-1951/age 63 yrs./bur. on Mrs. George W. Nelson lot]


LOUISE M. VANDEGRIFT

Mrs. William Vande Grift, 79, of Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at 
Manitowoc County Hospital following a heart attack. 
Funeral services are tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born March 20, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and 
Charlotte Wilharms Rayfield. She was married April 14, 1906, to William B. 
Vande Grift at Manitowoc and the family lived for a time in Indiana. The 
family returned to Manitowoc later.
Among survivors are her husband; a son, Charles of Holt, Mich.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Glenn Gates of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Ray C. Hill of Marinette; two 
brothers, William of Monrovia, Calif., and Herbert of Manitowoc; eight grand-
children and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 5, 1962  P. 16
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[d. 04-05-1962/age 79 yrs./wife of William B. Vandegrift]


MARY LILLIAN VANDEGRIFT

DIES AT HOME AT AGE OF 79
Services For Mrs. Mary Vandegrift To Be Saturday
Mrs. Mary L. Vandegrift, 79, whose husband, the late William H. 
Vandegrift, was the first agent for the old Wisconsin Central 
railroad in Manitowoc 40 years ago, died Thrusday night at the 
home, 622 North Sixth street. She had been in failing health for 
some time.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m., from the Vogelsand 
funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Vandegrft, whose maiden name was Mary L. Bailey, was born at 
Connorsville, Indiana, and was married there to William H. Vandegrift.
Came Here in 1898
Mr. Vandegrift, named as first agent for the Wisconsin Central when 
the railroad completed the line into the city from Neenah 30 years ago, 
located in this city about 1898. He continued as agent for the company 
for many years until retiring from active railroad work. Mr. Vandegrift 
died 18 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, city; two sons, William B., 
city, and John S., Milwaukee; a sister, Miss Emma Bailey, who made her 
home with Mrs. Vandegrift; and nine grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the 
services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 30, 1937 P.10
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[bur. 05-01-1937/age 79 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/
bur. on Mrs. Wm. Vandegrift lot]


MURIEL MAY VANDEGRIFT

Mrs. John Vandegrift, 71, of 2622 North Ave., Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of 
Manitowoc, died Monday in Medicenter in Phoenix. A memorial service will be 
held in Congregational Church in Phoenix.
Mrs. Vandegrift, nee Muriel Hogan, was born July 5, 1907, daughter of the late 
Rev. and Mrs. Hogan. She was affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star No. 196 
of Manitowoc. She was married to John Vandegrift in 1940 in Milwaukee, residing 
in Manitowoc until her husband's death in 1950. After moving to Phoenix she 
taught school in Avondale, Ariz., for 15 years until her retirement in 1965. In 
1970 she was named "Woman of the Year" for the Federation of Women's Club in 
Arizona.
Survivors include a brother, A.H. Hogan of Atlanta, Ga., and two sisters, Mrs. 
Harold Freeman of Racine and Mrs. John Troth of Mora, Minn.
Local arrangements are being handled by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 25, 1978 page 3
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[d.  at Phoenix, AZ/cremains/widow of John Vandegrift]


WILLIAM B. VANDEGRIFT

William B. Vande Grift, 91, of 523 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edgar A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vande Grift was born Dec. 22, 1880, at Bucyrus, Ohio, son of the late William 
and Mary Bailey Vande Grift. He married Louise M. Rayfield, April 14, 1906, at 
Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1962. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co., Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., and Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the 
Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include a son, Charles, of Holt, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Gates, 
of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Ray C. Hill, of Sylvania, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 11 
great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
service on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1972  P. 3


WILLIAM H. VANDEGRIFT    (d. 1918)

RAILROAD MAN DIES
William H. Vandegrift, former division superintendent of the Milwaukee division 
of the Lake Shore railway and later general agent for the Wisconsin Central 
lines here, died from an attack of heart failure while seated at home smoking 
and conversing with his family.
Mr. Vandegrift was 73 years old. He came to Wisconsin from Ohio in 1885, 
establishing a residence at Appleton where he became division superintendent 
of the old Lake Shore and Western railroad.
At the time of his death he was in the government employ at the Shipyards. His 
wife and three children survive.
Madison Capital Times, November 29, 1918   P. 4
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William H. Vandergrift died suddenly Saturday evening. Death was 
due to an attack of heart failure which he suffered while seated 
in his home smoking and conversing with his family. He was over 
70 years of age and came to this city some twenty years ago as 
agent for the Wisconsin Central which position he held up to a 
few years ago.
Mr. Vandergrift was of the type that we like to call a “Gentleman 
of the old school”, even-tempered, courteous, friendly, democratic 
and withal dignified. He was a likeable character and his death is 
regretted by his wife, Mary L. Vandergrift and three children, 
William M. of Manitowoc, John S. of Oconto and Mrs. George Nelson 
of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 28, 1918
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[bur. 11-26-1918/cause: apoplexy/bur on Mrs Wm Vandegrift lot]


RUTH VAN DE HEY

Ruth E. Van De Hey, age 89, a former Manitowoc resident, died on Sunday morning, 
Aug. 2, 2009, at Muskego Health Care Center, Muskego.
She was born on July 13, 1920, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John & 
Olga (Rohbach) Hardrath. On Aug. 16, 1948, she married William R. Van De Hey in 
Michigan. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1993.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by one sister: Fernie, and three brothers: Melvin, 
Erwin, and Hugo Hardrath.
Funeral Services for Ruth will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Dr. James Klein with burial to follow immediately at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The visitation will continue on Saturday 
morning, August 8, 2009, also at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of 
the service at 10:30 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Van De Hey family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 2009


WILBERT H. VAN DE HEY

Wilbert H. VandeHey(sic), 61, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie 
and John Peters of 2658 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday in Veterans 
Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. VandeHey was born November 7, 1916 in Holland, Wis., son of the late Henry 
and Rose Timmers VandeHey. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 
U.S. Navy. He moved to Manitowoc in 1952.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronald of San Diego, Calif.; 
Roger and Joyce of Gritley, Calif. and Wayne and Cindy of Sacramento, Calif.; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and John Peters of Manitowoc and Suzie and Michael 
Klenke of Madison; a brother, William of Boulder, Colo.; five sisters, Mrs. Frances 
Schmoll of Antigo, Mrs. Eugene (Mildred) Sobieski and Mrs. Norbert (Vera) Thor of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Theroux of Green Bay and Mrs. Elmer (Mabel) Holdorf 
of Fremont, Calif. and four grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Feb. 23, 1978 - page 3
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[d. in Wood, WI/bur. on G.A.R. lot]


WILLIAM R. VAN DE HEY SR.

William R. Van De Hey Sr., age 79, a former Manitowoc County resident, who was 
currently residing in Lafayette, Colo., died Monday, April 5, 1993, at St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Denver, Colo.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate, with 
burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 1, 1914, at DePere, Wis., son of the late Henry and Rose Timmers 
Van De Hey. He married the former Ruth E. Hardrath on August 16, 1948, at Michigan. 
Mr. Van De Hey was the founder and operator of the Rapids Bus Line and also the 
Van De Hey Trucking Company. He also was employed by White House Milk Co. as a bulk 
milk route driver for many years, and was the Star Route Contractor for the U.S. 
Postal Service in various Wisconsin areas for over 30 years. He was a member of the 
Elks Tri-City Lodge 2541 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1548, both of Lafayette, 
Colo.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Van De Hey, Lafayette, Colo.; two sons and daughter-
in-law, William and Ruth Van De Hey Jr., Humbird, Wis., Dennis and Connie Van De Hey, 
Lafeyette, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Howard Davenport, Texas; four 
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Frances Schmoll, Green Bay, Mable Holdorf, Green Bay, 
Elaine and Robert Theroux, Green Bay, Vera and Norbert Thor, Manitowoc; seven great 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers 
and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 1993, 
and on Friday morning prior to the services.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 1993  P. A2
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[d. 04-05-1993 at Denver CO/age 79 yrs./husband of Ruth Vandehey]


ALBERT VANDENBERG

Albert Vandenburg, aged 52, died at the hospital last night, a victim 
of a stroke of apoplexy, the second he had suffered in a short time. Two 
weeks ago Mr. Vandenburg sustained a slight stroke and one September 29, 
he suffered a second stroke that proved fatal. Mr. Vandenburg was 52 
years of age and resided with his family at 413 N. Seventh street. A widow 
and two children survive. Mr. Vandenburg was formerly employed at the 
shipyards.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 01, 1919 Page 4
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Funeral services for the late E.(sic) Vandenburg were held at the 
chapel at Evergreen Cemetery and interment was made at Evergreen. 
Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. 
William Vandenburg, of Menominee, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fancey, Green 
Bay, Mrs. Frank Palado, Menominee and Mrs. David Jardine, Marinette. 
Mr. Vandenburg, in addition to his wife and two children, is survived 
by three brothers and two sisters, Anton of this city, William and 
Nic of Menominee and Mrs. Jardine of Green Bay and Mrs. Palado of 
Menominee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 04, 1919 Page 2
********
(Albert Vandenberg/d. 30 Sept. 1919/age 52/cause: paralysis/from record 
of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 10-02-1919/cause: cerebral hemorrage]


GRACE VANDENHEUVEL

Mrs. Grace VanDenHeuvel, 89, formerly of 1101 Great Bend, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, January 1, 1991, at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. 
Rev. Jim Barnes will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 4, 1901, in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of the late Llewellyn and 
Augusta Spiegel Russell. She married Crawford Brown on February 3, 1940, in 
Chicago. He preceded her in death in March of 1963. She then married Robert 
VanDenHeuvel on September 29, 1973, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
November of 1975.
Survivors include a step son, Dale Ellis of Villa Park, Illinois and two nieces, 
Mrs. Ruby Krueger of Great Bend, Kansas and Mrs. Grace Seeley of Nortonville, 
Kansas.
Friends may call at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Monday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the 
funeral home. Memorials may be to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Jens 
Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1991 P. B8
*********
[d. at Great Bend KS/widow of Crawford Brown and Robert Vanden Heuvel/
bur. on Mrs. Lew Russel lot]


FRANCIS ALEXANDER VANDENPLAS

Francis Alexander Vandenplas, age 83, of 5962 South 34th St., Milwaukee, entered 
eternal rest Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral 
services are scheduled for 11 am Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2005 at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home with Deacon Paul Kieffer officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Francis was born Oct. 25, 1922 in Sidnaw, Mich. He was the son of the late Frank 
and Zoe Redard Vandenplas. He had been employed for many years with General 
Electric, from where he retired. He married Myrle G. Smith in Illinois. Francis 
and his wife, Myrle, traveled with 48 states and Canada. They both hunted and 
fished together for years and visited many parks and places of interest. 
He is survived by his wife, Myrle, one daughter, Judy McQuiston, Ellensburg, Wash.; 
one son, Thomas Vandenplas, Milwaukee; one stepson, Wayne Boomer, Florida; one 
sister, Lucille Schuh, Green Bay; many grandchildren and great grandchildren along 
with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
four sisters, Florance Nooyen, Alice Butcher, Rita Yusvak and Lorretta Worden; and 
one brother, Lawrence Vandenplas.
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation 
Center, 628 North Water St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of 
services at 11 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 1, 2006


MYRLE G. VANDENPLAS

Myrle G. Vandenplas, age 85, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
entered into eternal life on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
Myrle was born on July 27, 1924, in Stronghurst, Ill., to the late Harvey and 
Ruby (Trovillo) Smith. She married Francis A. Vandenplas in Illinois. Francis 
preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2005. Myrle and Francis traveled the 48 states 
and Canada, and also hunted and fished together. She loved drawing, painting and 
sculpture work.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service 
at 11 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Schuster will officiate with burial to take place at 
Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Myrle's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the many caregivers at 
Shady Lane Nursing Home for their kindness and friendship during her stay.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2010


JOHN VAN DER LOUIS

John Van Der Louis, 55, of 17 Circle Dr., Brillion, died Thursday in Veteran's 
Hospital at Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday in Wieting Funeral 
Home and 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. Raymond Dowling 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Van Der Louis was born July 22, 1923 in Reedsville, son of the late John and 
Margaret Menlick Van Der Louis. His first wife, the former Rose Ann Schubert, 
preceded him in death in 1949. He married Carmen Larson Nov. 19, 1949 and had been 
employed with Brillion Iron Works, retiring this year due to ill health. He was 
a member of St. Mary Catholic church and Knights of Columbus Third and Fourth 
Degree.
Survivors include a son, Richard of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) 
Sharp of Milwaukee; a brother, Stanley (Joe) of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. 
Clarence (Helen) Gosz of Appleton and Mrs. Peter (Dolores) Manghea of Edgerton 
and three grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Wieting Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon 
and Saturday until the time of service. A wake service will be 5:30 o'clock 
Friday and a memorial service at 7:30 o'clock by members of the Knights of 
Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Aug. 18, 1978 page 3
********
[d. at Wood, WI]


ROSE ANN (SHUBER) VAN DER LOUIS

Mrs. John Van Der Louis, 19 (above), nee Rose Ann Shuber, of 1006 South 18th 
street, a bride of eight months, died Tuesday afternoon at her home. She was 
stricken with a heart attack and died a short time later.
Funeral services will be held at 9:430 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, and at 10 o’clock at the St. Mary Catholic church. The Rev. 
J. L. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in 1929 at Maribel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Shuber Sr.  She was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1947 and was married 
at Kellnersville to Mr. Van Der Louis June 26, 1948. They located in this city. 
She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Drews-Bleser post of the American 
Legion.
Survivors are the husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shuber Sr., of Maribel; 
three brothers; sister (names omitted for privacy). 
The body may be viewed after 7 o’clock this evening at the funeral home where 
the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 02-18-1949/age 19 yrs./bur. on John Van Der Louis lot]


JESSICA A. VANDERVEST

Jessica Ann Vandervest, three weeks old, of 914 Division St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Sunday evening, June 23, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of The Angels will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jessica Ann was born May 31, 1985, at Manitowoc, Wis., daughter of Chad and 
Nancy Bellin Vandervest.
Survivors include her parents, Chad and Nancy; a sister, Amanda Bellin; maternal 
grandparents, Geraldine Bellin of Manitowoc and Gerald Bellin of Manitowoc; 
paternal grandparents, Dale and Jeanette Vandervest of Casco, Wis.; maternal 
great grandmother, Mayme Jeanquart of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; paternal great 
grandparents, Emil and Mabel Vandervest of Algoma, Wis. and Ernest Fammre of 
Kewaunee, Wis.
Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge 
of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1985  P. 3


FRANK J. VANDERZANDEN

Frank J. Vander Zanden, 82, of 925 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
Dec. 16, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 12 
noon at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vander Zanden was born June 11, 1897, at Green Bay, son of the late Jacob 
and Wilhelmina Vander Zanden. He married Olga Zibell Aug. 10, 1920, at Green Bay. 
He worked with his father and brothers at E.J. Vander Zanden and Sons Jewelers 
in Green Bay until coming to Manitowoc in 1935, where he acquired the Fehrs 
Jewelry Store which he owned and operated until his brief illness. Mr. Vander 
Zanden was one of the original founders of Oneida Country Club at Green Bay, and 
was a member of Branch River Country Club, Manitowoc Elks Lodge 687 and Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Olga, two daughters, Mary Douglas of Indian Wells, 
Calif., and Suzanne Freyer of Manitowoc; two brothers, Ed and Norbert Vander 
Zanden of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Cooper of Green Bay 
and Sister Rose Margaret of St. Louis, Mo., five grandchildren, nine great 
grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Two brothers and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening, where a prayer service will be said at 7:30 o'clock by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1979 P. 3
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[Vanderzanden on cem. record]


OLGA VANDERZANDEN

Mrs. Olga VanderZanden, 93, formerly of 925 N. 17th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, September 25, 1988, at St. Mary Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nursing Home Chapel, 
Manitowoc. Father Tom Wojclecho?ski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. VanderZanden was born September 23, 1895 (sic), at Green Bay, daughter of the 
late Ludwig and Augusta Kreiser Zibell. She attended schools in the Green Bay area. 
She married Frank VanderZanden on August 10, 1920, at Green Bay. The couple came 
to Manitowoc to make their home.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Duff Freyer of 
Manitowoc and Mary and Harry Taylor of Indian Wells, California; five grandchildren, 
Susan Douglas Edward of Palm Desert, California, David Douglas of Manitowoc, 
Christine Douglas of New York City, New York, Robert Douglas of Cincinnati, Ohio, 
Michael Douglas of Zion, Illinois; 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, 5 brothers and 2 
sisters.
Friends may call at St. Mary Home Chapel, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to the time of 
services. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 27, 1988 P. 11
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[d. 09-25-1988/age 93 yrs./widow of Frank Vanderzanden]


BEATRICE VAN DEURZEN

Beatrice M. VanDeurzen, age 93, of 527 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
April 27, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 1994, at Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Earl Brouchoud. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born October 14, 1900, in England, daughter of the late Edmund and Emily 
Hall Haynes. She married George VanDeurzen on January 14, 1918 in England. He 
preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. VanDeurzen and her late husband, George, 
owned and operated Van's Bar in Manitowoc for over 60 years. She was a member 
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Rozanne VanDeurzen, 
Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Audrey Stueber, Manitowoc, Barbara 
and Bruce Miller, New Holstein; two sisters, Rose Horner and Gwen Hill, both of 
England; a son-in-law, William Swokowski, Manitowoc; a special friend, Edith 
Hackman, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 
1975, a son, Edward, three daughters, Gwen Swokowski, Lorraine and Anges 
VanDeurzen, one brother and six sisters.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Friday from 5-8 p.m. A 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening led by Father Brouchoud.
Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1994 P. A2
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[widow of George Vandeurzen/bur. on William Swokowski lot]


GEORGE VAN DEURZEN

George G. Van Deurzen, 76, of 426 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died
Wednesday afternoon at Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Van Deurzen was born Oct 16, 1896, at Amsterdam, Holland, son of
the late Peter and Anna Van Deurzen.  He came to the United States
when he was eight years old, settling at Little Chute and Combined
Locks before coming to Manitowoc in 1924.  He was an army veteran of
World War I, serving in England.  He married Beatrice Haynes Jan. 14,
1919, at Eastleigh, England.  Mr. Van Deurzen operated Van's Bar in
Manitowoc for many years.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and
a former member of VFW Post No. 659 of Manitowoc.  Mr. and Mrs. Van
Deurzen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in January of
1969.  Survivors include his wife, a son, Marvin, of Manitowoc, three
daughters, Mrs. Ed (Audrey) Steuber and Mrs. William (Gwen) Swokowski
Jr. of Manitowoc and Mrs. Bruce (Barbara) Miller, of Rt. 2, New
Holstein, and ten grandchildren.  A son, a daughter, a brother and two
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9
o'clock this Thursday evening and Friday until the time of service.  A
wake service will be at 8 o'clock Thursday evening by Father
Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter  Thursday, May 22, 1975  pg. 3
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[bur. on William Swokowski lot]


MARVIN VAN DEURZEN

Marvin J. VanDeurzen(sic), age 74, a resident of 4522 Oaktree Court, Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, April 15, 2000 at his residence.
The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, by the Rev. Gerald Foley, on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marvin was born April 12, 1926 at Combined Locks, Wis. His parents were the late 
George and Beatrice Haynes VanDeurzen. He graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1945. He married Rozanne Hauch on June 1, 1963 at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church, Clarks Mills, Wis. Marvin and Rozanne owned and operated Van's Bar on 
North 9th St., taking over the business from his late father, George VanDeurzen. 
He retired in 1995. Marvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the 
Knights of Columbus Council #710. Among his many interest, he especially enjoyed 
playing sheepshead, and hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Rozanne; four children, Jon VanDeurzen, Dan VanDeurzen, 
Lee (Tracy) VanDeurzen, Ann VanDeurzen and her fiancee, Jeff Rathsack, all of 
Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Cassandra, Brandon, and Nicholas; two sisters, 
Audrey Steuber of Manitowoc, Barbara (Bruce) Miller of New Holstein; also other 
relatives and many fiends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, 
Edward VanDeurzen; three sisters, Gwen Swokowski, Lorraine VanDeurzen, and Agnes 
VanDeurzen; a son-in-law, Jesse Hibbard; a brother-in-law, Edwin Steuber.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., and 
Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 
11 a.m. A prayer service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral 
home. Memorials in Marvin's name would be appreciated to Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, or Van's Athletic Club.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2000 P. A2


DOLORES M. VANDORNICK

Mrs. Leo J. (Dolores M.) VanDornick, 57, of 111 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning, March 1, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. VanDornick was born December 9, 1931 at Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Emil and Amanda Goeke Vetter. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and 
was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School. Mrs. VanDornick was employed as a 
Secretary at Muchin and Muchin Attorneys for 14 years. She married Leo J. 
VanDornick, June 5, 1964 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. For many 
years she enjoyed family camping, sewing and reading. Mrs. VanDornick was a 
member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leo J.; a son and daughter-in-law, David L. and 
Chris M. VanDornick of Rolling Meadows, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Sandra L. and John J. Johnson and Debra A. and James M. LaPean, all of Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Stella Vetter of Fort Fosyth, Missouri; 
four grandchildren, John J. Jr. and Jacqueline M. Johnson, Michele M. and Erika 
Ann LaPean; an aunt, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 8 pm Thursday and Friday at the church from 9:30 am until the hour of 
service. Memorials may be made to Manitowoc County Unit of American Cancer Society 
or American Diabetes Association.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 1, 1989 page B5


LEO J. VANDORNICK

Mr. Leo J. VanDornick, age 87, formerly of Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, April 10, 
2012 at Radiant Senior Living in Salem, Oregon.
Leo was born in June 24, 1924 in the town of Suamico, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Albert and Helen (Debyle) VanDornick. In June of 1954 he married the former 
Dolores Vetter at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death in March 1989. He then married Elaine Brault Miller in July of 1990.
Leo volunteered and served in the Wisconsin State Guard in the early 1940's. He 
worked his lifetime in the automobile business working at Hamachek's, Pietroske's, 
Lauson's and retiring from Larson's Chevrolet. He always took great pride in the 
work that he did on his customers cars.
Leo enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling to the cottage in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, 
during the summer months and their retirement home in Appache Junction, Arizona 
during the winter months. You could often find him at many polka dances kicking up 
his heels. He was a past member of the Eagles Club in Manitowoc and Appache Junction, 
Good Sam's Camping Club, VFW, and First German Lutheran Church while in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Martin, Leonard & 
Henry VanDornick, and Lila Schaden, Ella Halliday; step daughters: Dorie Ravenhorst 
and Loretta Marcoux; and many other relatives and friends.
Cremation has occurred in Salem, Oregon. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. 
Monday, April 23, 2012 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Memorial Service will be Rev. Dr. James Klein with burial of Leo's cremated remains 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Honors will be accorded by Americatn 
Legion-Drews Blesser Post #88.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 until 12:45 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
Herald Times Reporter


MARTIN J. VANDORNICK

Mr. Martin J. VanDornick, 72, of 2425 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
May 28, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. VanDornick was born March 15, 1914 in the Town of Suamico, Wis., son of 
the late Albert and Helena DeByle VanDornick. He was employed as a cashier for 
Soo Line Railroad for 30 years until retiring. He married Norma P. Trippler, 
May 10, 1947 at Manitowoc, Wis. Mr. VanDornick was a lifetime member of Otto 
Oas V.F.W. Post No. 659 and First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; a brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Dolores 
VanDornick of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lila Schaden of Pulaski and Ella Halliday 
of Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by two brothers, Leonard VanDornick and Henry VenDornick.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Friday and Saturday at First German Evangelical Church from 10 am until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 29, 1986 page 17
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[d. 05-28-1986/age 72 yrs.]


NORMA P. VANDORNICK

Norma P. VanDornick, age 80, of Shady Lane Home, formerly of 2425 S. 18th St., 
Manitowoc, died Monday evening, April 8, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 1996, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cenetery (sic), Manitowoc.
She was born March 1, 1916, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo H. and Emma 
Hardow Trippler. She married Martin J. VanDornick, May 10, 1947, in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death, May 28, 1986. Norma was a member of First German Ev. 
Lutheran Church. She was employed for many years with S.S. Kresge Company as a 
cook.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, along with other friends and relatives. She 
is preceded in death by her husband, Martin; one brother, Hugo Trippler, Jr.; 
and one sister, Violet Hinn.
Friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. Friday until 
the time of serices (sic) at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 1996 P. A2
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[widow of Martin Vandornick]


DIANE M. VAN ELLS

Diane Van Ells, age 53, of 1700 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday 
afternoon, February 22, 2000, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2000, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., 
with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Diane was born October 31, 1946, in Manitowoc, daughter of Herbert and Arline 
Benishek Brandel. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 
1964. On January 27, 1968, she married Joseph Van Ells in Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-
law, Todd Van Ells, Madison, Scott and Connie Van Ells, Manitowoc; her parents, 
Herbert and Arline Brandel, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Tessandra, Ryan, and 
Alec; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Michael Brandel, Appleton, Patrick and 
Linda Brandel, Manitowoc; five brothers-in-law, Peg and Paul Van Ells, New 
Hampshire, Tom and Lois Van Ells, Florida, Jim and Joyce Van Ells, Georgia, David 
and Mary Van Ells, Manitowoc, John Van Ells, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Diane is 
also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by one daughter, Vicki Van Ells; a granddaughter, Alexis; and one 
grandson, Zachary.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT) at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led 
by Rev. Camillus Janas. O.F.M.
Diane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated herself to her 
family. She provided a nurturing and loving foundation from which they could 
grow.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 2000 P. A2


JACK P. VAN ELLS

John P. (Jack) Van Ells, age 42, of 4304 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, Ariz., died 
unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Phoenix. 
Jack was born on Oct. 17, 1965, son of the late Raymond and Jean (Wimmer) Van 
Ells. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1983, and a 
graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Jack enjoyed 
practicing his culinary expertise throughout the world. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Dan Felton. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, until 
the time of the memorial service at 6 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack's name to the Humane Society 
of your choice. 
Jack was a fun-loving guy, whose contagious laugh will be greatly missed. We 
truly loved you, Jack, and will never forget you. 
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 8, 2007 


JEAN AND RAYMOND VAN ELLS

Raymond W. Van Ells, 61, and his wife, Jean M. Van Ells, 59, of 2023 Sharon 
Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday, September 12, 1991, at their residence.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David 
Ruby.
Raymond W. Van Ells was born January 9, 1930, in Kaukauna, Wis., son of Enola C. 
Van Lieshout Van Ells and the late Dr. Raymond J. Van Ells. He was a graduate 
of Mishicot High School, graduating with the Class of 1950. He then served with 
the United States Air Force for four years, attaining the rank of Staff Sgt. 
And also served in the Berlin Air Lift. Mr. Van Ells was the Commander of the 
Manitowoc VFW Post No. 659 in 1959. He was employed by the Manitowoc Police 
Department as a patrolman and motorcycle officer from 1952 to 1959. He was the 
founder in 1961 of "Van's" Liquor and Beer Drive In on Calumet Avenue. As a 
major developer of Calumet Avenue, Mr. Van Ells was one of the principal owners 
and operators of the Manitowoc Thrifty Scott Motel from 1979, now known as the 
Days Inn. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Maritime Museum 
from 1982 thru 1985.
Jean Van Ells was born March 7, 1932, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael 
and Elizabeth Kautzer Wimmer. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, 
graduating with the Class of 1950. She was a caring mother and grandmother who 
enjoyed golfing, exercise, who loved her five grandchildren and the family pets.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Ells were married on August 21, 1950, in Columbus, Ind. The 
couple was presently owners and operators of the Road House Restaurant on 
Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Sharon Van 
Ells of Appleton, William and Vickie Van Ells of Whitelaw, Jack Van Ells of 
Aspen Colo.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Van Ells of Manitowoc, Lynn 
Segler and fiancé Greg Tisler of Manitowoc, Jill and Jerry Nowak of North 
Liberty, Ind.; five grandchildren, Brianna and Ross Segler, Michelle, Nicole and 
Danielle Nowak.
Survivors of Mr. Raymond W. Van Ells also include his mother, Enola C. Van Ells 
of Hudson, Fla.; six brothers and six sisters-in-laws, Paul and Peg Van Ells of 
Florida, Thomas and Lois Van Ells of Florida, David and Mary Van Ells of 
Manitowoc, James and Joyce Van Ells of Minnesota, Joseph and Diane Van Ells of 
Manitowoc, John and Johnna Van Ells of North Dakota. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Dr. Raymond J. Van Ells.
Survivors of Jean Van Ells also include a brother, Mark Wimmer of Manitowoc; 
five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Margaret and Bill Blanchard of 
California, Dorothy Elfner of Manitowoc, Violet and Walter McMahon of Baraboo, 
Louella and Carl Engelking of Milwaukee, Corrine Dailey of California; a 
brother-in-law, Emory Stansell of Florida. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, Michael and Elizabeth Wimmer, a sister, Millicent Stansell, two 
brothers-in-law, Ervin Elfner and Edward Elfner.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Ells are also survived by many nieces, nephews and other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 2 p.m. Sunday 
until the time of service at 3:30 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc (WI) Fri, Sept 13, 1991, p. B10
*********
[Jean Van Ells/age 59 yrs./cremains/wife of Raymond W. Van Ells/
bur. on Lynn L. Segler lot]
[Raymond Van Ells/cremains/widower of Jean M. Van Ells/bur. on Lynn Segler lot]


JOHNNA VAN ELLS

Johnna Lynn Franz VanElls(sic), age 47, a resident of Bottineau, N.D., died 
Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at St. Paul 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be Rev. Ronald 
Reimer. Burial of the cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 15, 1953, in Manitowoc, daughter of Marie Franz Herrmann 
and the late Lawrence Franz. Johnna was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1972. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, 
Bottineau, N.D.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jeffery Waagen, Anchorage, 
Alaska; one granddaughter, Gabrielle Waagen, at home; her parents, Marie and 
Leonard Herrmann and the late Lawrence Franz, Manitowoc; five sisters and four 
brothers-in-law, Joyce and Roger Mrozinsky, Sturgeon Bay, Judy and James Chizek, 
Manitowoc, Jacquelynn and Richard Terrien, Green Bay, Jennifer and James Sittman, 
Manitowoc, Joanne Franz, Florida.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2001 P. A6


VICKI AND ALEXIS VAN ELLS

Vicki L. Van Ells, age 21, and her unborn daughter, Alexis Diane, of 419 N. 
Liberty Place, Valders, died Friday evening, September 16, 1994, as a result 
of an automobile accident. 
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with 
burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Vicki was born February 22, 1973, in Manitowoc, daughter of Joseph and Diane 
Brandel Van Ells. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 
1991, and then was a 1992 graduate of Martin School of Hair Design. Vicki was 
employed at Elance' Beauty Salon of Manitowoc as a cosmetologist. 
Survivors include her parents, Joseph and Diane Van Ells, Manitowoc; a special 
friend, Richard Gretz, Valders; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Todd Van Ells, 
Madison, Scott and Connie Van Ells, Appleton; her maternal grandparents, Herbert 
and Arline Brandel, Manitowoc; her paternal grandmother, Enola Van Ells, Hudson, 
Fla.; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by a son, Zachary, her parternal(sic) grandfather, Dr. R.J. Van Ells and 
her Godparents, Raymond and Jean Van Ells. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8:30 p.m. this Monday (TODAY) 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt.
Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1994 p.A2
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[daughter Alexis Diane bur. in casket/space #243]
[stillborn/bur. in casket with mother-Vicki/space #243]


ZACHARY J. VAN ELLS

Zachary Joseph, infant son of Vicki Van Ells and Randy Grimm, was born and died 
on Wednesday, September 27, 1989. Private family funeral services will be 2 pm 
Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Jeffrey VandenHeuvel will 
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Zachary is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Diane Van Ells 
of Manitowoc; his paternal grandparents, Judith Grimm of Manitowoc, Lyle Grimm 
of Two Rivers; maternal great grandparents, Enola Van Ells of Hudson, Florida, 
Herbert and Arline Brandel of Manitowoc, two uncles, Soctt and Todd Van Ells of 
Manitowoc; an aunt, Nikki Grimm of Manitowoc; great aunts and uncles; other 
relatives and friends of the families also survive.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the families with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 28, 1989 page B8


KAREN M. VAN ESS

Karen M. VanEss, 46, of 3125 Maplewood Rd., Two Rivers, died Sunday, July 12, 
1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Interment will be Wednesday 
morning at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. VanEss was born April 8, 1941 at Two Rivers, daughter of Robert and Georgine 
Brull Dokey. She was married to Edward A. VanEss, September 26, 1963 at Menominee, 
Michigan.
Survivors include her husband, Edward; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Tim Olm 
of Two Rivers, Jeff Olm of Two Rivers and Greg and Dawn VanEss of Two Rivers; a 
daughter, Faye Ann VanEss of Mishicot; her parents of Manitowoc; four brothers, 
James, Thomas and Daniel Dokey of Manitowoc and Robert Dokey of Springfield, 
Illinois and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Meneau.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm 
this Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 14, 1987 page 14
********
[bur. on Robert Dokey lot]


ADELINE L. VAN HAREN

Adeline (Junk) Van Haren, age 96, residing at 628 Woodlawn Drive, Manitowoc, 
died March 13, 2009, in the company of her loving family.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Haarmann) Junk, Adeline was born 
Oct. 31, 1912, in the town of Centerville. She attended schools in Centerville, 
Brillion and Manitowoc. Adeline graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School 
in 1930.
On April 21, 1941, she married Robert Van Haren at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Adeline was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and later, 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish. At St. Paul's she was a funeral choir member, 
communion distributor and member of Christian Mothers' Society.
Prior to her marriage, Adeline was employed as a secretary to Clarence Alt at 
Rahr Malting Co. After many years as a stay-at-home mom, she worked for the State 
Office of VFW, at Ihlenfeld, Skatrud and Anderson and as a Realtor for 10 years. 
During her retirement Adeline volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and at Holy 
Family Memorial for more than 20 years.
She enjoyed sharing her garden of perennial flowers with her network of friends 
for many years and in her later years with her children. Adeline also enjoyed 
music, reading, bridge and traveling the United States and abroad.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert; two sisters: Mildred 
Kocourek and Arlene Eslinger and six brothers: Ralph, George, Jerome, Ronald, 
Eugene and Joseph Junk; and three sisters-in-law Adeline, Grace and Irene Junk.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2009


ROBERT J. VAN HAREN

Robert J. Van Haren, age 92, of 628 Woodlawn, Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, July 5, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 1999, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 19, 1906, at Oconto Falls, Wis., son of the late John and 
Christine Van Lieshout Van Haren. On April 21, 1941, he married the former 
Adeline Junk, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Robert was employed 
for 46 years, many of them with the position of foremen at Aluminum Specialty 
Company of Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church since 1925, 
and was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus Council #710, and St. Paul 
Catholic Church Holy Name Society. Robert also enjoyed working with the Billy 
Schultz Circus in the 1930's and 1940's as an acrobat and clown. Robert became 
a bicycle enthusiast following his retirement, logging over 40,000 miles throughout 
the State of Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, 
Clyde and Sue Van Haren, Green Bay, Jerry and Landy Van Haren, Manitowoc; two 
daughters and a son-in-law, Janice and Tom Hallett, Colgate, Wis., Mary Gee, 
Franklin, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Pam (Eric) Olson, Julie (Ken) Anderson, 
Brian Haese, Laura (Randy) Tupper, Krista Van Haren, Casey and Tammy Gee; five 
great grandchildren, Collin and Laken Anderson, Clay Olson, Christian and Alex 
Tupper; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Chet and Gladys, Van Haren, Florida, 
Tiny Van Haren, Oconto Falls; one sister, Edith Gilbert, Manitowoc; one brother-
in-law, George Konitzer, Oconto Falls; three brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, 
Arnold and Helen Junk, Lloyd and Ruth Junk, Earl and Jeanette Junk, all of Manitowoc; 
five sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law, Mildred and Clarence Kocourek, Manitowoc, 
Irene Junk, Manitowoc, Jane Junk Carpenter, Arizona, Emily Junk, Manitowoc, Sharon 
Junk Schench, Manitowoc, Ethelyn and Dale Bolle, Reifs Mills. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers and 
three sisters-in-law, Edward and Felicia Van Haren, Ben and Gladys Van Haren, Lawrence 
and Grace Van Haren, Clarence Van Haren, and four sisters and three brothers-in-law, 
Mary and Peter Borst, Louise and Ralph Dickman, Dorothy and Hubert Curran, and Irene 
Konitzer.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5-8 p.m. this Wednesday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. 
led by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1999 P. A2


GERALDINE F. VAN HORN

Geraldine F. (Geri) Van Horn, age 55, of 3415 Chasm Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
Feb. 4, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at First Reformed 
United Church of Christ, 3616 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Runge will 
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Geri was born May 28, 1947 at Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late c.D. and Helen 
Frazier Moore. She grew up and was educated in Detroit and graduated from Melvindale 
High School with the class of 1964 and in 1969 graduated with a bachelor of science 
in nursing from Michigan State. Employed with Home Care Health Services, Manitowoc, 
for the past 16 years.
Geri married Thomas A Van Horn, Aug. 9, 1969 at Dearborn Congregational Church, 
Dearborn, Mich. They celebrated 32 years together. Geri was a member of First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Junior Service League, was an 
avid reader, enjoyed musicals and especially their children and grandchild.
Survivors include her husband: Tom; daughter and son-in-law: Penny (Doug) Dennis, 
Atlanta, Ga., and grandson: Jameson Dennis; son: Wade F. Van Horn, Manitowoc. Other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed United Church 
of Christ and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the Van Horn 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 2002 P. A6


HARLEY M. VAN LANNEN

Harley M. VanLannen, 56, of 854 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
A native of Oconto County, Mr. VanLannen resided at Sheboygan until moving 
to Manitowoc in December of 1972. He had been employed as custodian at 
Wesley Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, a daughter, three brothers, a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann 
Hansel, of Manitowoc and a granddaughter.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock 
this Friday evening until noon Saturday and then at the church until time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 24, 1973


CHARLES VAN PATTEN

C. VAN PATTEN PASSES AWAY, AGED 80 YEARS 
Charles Van Patten, ___, who had resided here _____ _____ ______ yesterday of 
complications and advanced age, death occurring at the M. C. Wilcox home, 1202 
Philippen street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock from the 
H. Frazier chapel, Ninth and Chicago streets.
Mr. VanPatten was a native of Adams county and for many years was engaged in 
farming there. Mr. Van Patten had been married twice, his second wife who was 
Mrs. Emil Wilcox surviving with four of eight children of his first marriage. 
Three sisters also survive. The children are Mrs. Elmer Ferson, Baraboo, Mrs. 
Elmer Perry, Fond du Lac, Harley Van Patten and Everett Van Patten, this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 16, 1929   P. 2
*******
[Charles A./bur. 17 Aug. 1929/age 80 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis]
*******
RUN DOWN BY STREET CAR
An interurban car in charge of motorman, Ernst Klenke, ran over C.A. Van Patten, 
a track worker Saturday noon at Eighth and State Streets. A number of men were 
working along the track near State Street and Klenke sounded a warning to them. 
All, including Van Patten stepped back from the track out of danger and the 
motorman put on speed. As the car neared Van Patten he stepped back in front 
of the approaching car which was then nearly on top of him. He was rolled under 
the wheels. His left leg was badly crushed and he was otherwise badly hurt. He 
is past 70 years of age and the latest information is that recovery is doubtful. 
Mr. Van Patten is a retired railroad engineer. He was rather hard of hearing 
and doubtless did not know the car was approaching. He was assisted in the work 
of welding rail ends along Eighth Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1919


EMILY VAN PATTEN

Mrs. Charles Van Patten, 85, of 1202 Philippen street, died Saturday after a 
short illness. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. today, at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Elmer Flagstad officiating. Burial was in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Van Patten was born Emily Faulks in Waupaca in 1863. Sixty-five years ago 
she was married to Leander Wilcox who died in 1903. In 1908 she was married to 
Charles Van Patten who died in 1924. Since then she had lived with a son, M.C. 
Wilcox, on Philippen street. 
She is survived by him and another son, Walter of Appleton; four stepchildren; 
three grandchildren; and a great grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1949   P. 2
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[bur. 01-24-1949/age 85 yrs./bur. on Charles Van Patten estate lot]


FREDERICK HARLEY VAN PATTEN

Frederick Harley VanPatten(sic), 85, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning, July 11, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Calvary Assembly of God Church. 
The Rev. Steven Miles will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. VanPatten was born June 25, 1896, at Symco, Wis., son of the late Charles 
and Nina Ellsworth VanPatten. He attended Symco and Waupaca Schools and married 
Hazel M. Stenens, May 2, 1917, at Waupaca. The couple celebrated their 64th 
wedding anniversary in May. Mr. VanPatten was a bus driver in Manitowoc for many 
years retiring in 1966. He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God and a former 
board member of the church.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Sharon VanPatten 
of Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Virginia and Hilmer Kietzke of 
North Freedom, Wis., Leah and Fred Bernhardt of Racine, Roberta and Horace Huebner 
of Manitowoc and Shirley Bridges of Dayton, Washington; a brother, Everett and Siha 
VanPatten of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He was preceded 
in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon and Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. 
Memorials may be made to Calvary Assembly of God building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 1981 P. 3
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[d. 11 July 1981/age 85 yrs/also known as Harley Van Patten]


HAZEL VAN PATTEN

Hazel M. Van Patten, 94, of Jefferson Meadows Nursing Home, Baraboo, Wis., died 
Friday evening, April 5, 1991, at the Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Assembly of God Church. 
Officiating will be Rev. Steven Miles and burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born March 30, 1897, at Manawa, Wis., daughter of the late Isaac and 
Esther Gibson Stevens. She married Harley Van Patten, May 2, 1917, in Waupaca, 
Wis. The couple resided in Waupaca and later in Racine and in 1924 came to 
Manitowoc to make their home. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God 
Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Sharon Van Patten of 
Hartford, Wis.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Virginia and Hilmer 
Kietzke of Baraboo, Leah and Fred Bernhardt of Racine, Roberta and Horace 
Huebner of Manitowoc, Shirley Bridges of Daton, Wash.; two sisters, Dorothy 
Allen of Yakima, Wash., and Helen Heath of Wisconsin Rapids; 11 grandchildren; 
34 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, three brothers, four sisters and a grandchild.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday 
and from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1991 P. B8
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[d. at Baraboo WI/widow of F. Harley Van Patten]


NETTIE A. VANPROOYEN

Mrs. Nettie Van Proyn (sic) widow of the late Martin Van Proyn, 
died at her home at Grand Rapids, Mich., Sunday morning following 
a brief illness. Death was due to pneumonia and the remains were 
brought to this city for burial. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon from the chapel at Evergreen cemetery and services were 
by the Rev. Whitsift.
Mrs. Van Proyn, nee Nettie Besant was born at Watertown, Wis., and 
as a child made her home in this city for many years. She left this 
city about thirty years ago and at the time of her death had reached 
the age of 57. She is survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. 
Flora Pierce, of Chicago, Mrs. Albert Shaw of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Washburn Sturdevant, of Pasadena, Cal., and Walter Besant of this 
city. Mrs. Flora Perce of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Milwaukee, 
were here to attend the funeral and have returned to their homes.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 27, 1919 P.8
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[bur. 12-26-1919/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on WJ Beasant lot]


CARL H. VAN SERKE

Carl H. Van Serke, age 82, a resident of 1245 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal rest Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. Burial of his 
cremains will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends 
may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m.
Carl was born April 16, 1922 in Manitowoc, to the late John and Helen Kluck Van 
Serke. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. 
Air Force in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1945. During that time he 
served in Italy and England. He married Mary Elizabeth Gibbs on May 29, 1949. 
Carl played basketball and football with the 490th bomber group in Foggia, Italy, 
in 1943, 1944 and 1945. He played semi-professional football with the Galloping 
Gaeles from 1942 through 1946 and then with the Braves in 1947. He was a charter 
member and lifetime member of the Manitowoc Chiefs and also a lifetime member of 
the Galloping Gaels and Braves. He was an original member of the Manitowoc Chiefs 
Youth Football organization, which started in 1976. He was a 1994 Hall of Fame 
Inductee of Manitowoc Semi-professional Football and in 1999, was induced into 
the American Football Semi-professional Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Because of 
his love for and dedication to football, the football field at the Chiefs’ 
clubhouse was dedicated to him in 1999. Carl was employed at the Manitowoc 
Engineering Department for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church and the Manitowoc Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife: Mary; two children: Peggy Braun and Fred (Raissa) 
Van Serke, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren :Hannah Braun; Allen and Nick 
Braun; Hayley Beth Van Serke; Fred Van Serke Jr., Taylor Van Serke; and Logan 
Van Serke; two great-grandchildren: Alexis Braun and Olivia Braun; two sisters: 
Louise Brady and Johanna Klein, both of Manitowoc; also nieces, nephews, other 
relative and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; 
and several brothers.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Manitowoc Chiefs Youth Football Organization.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 2004  P. B3


EDWARD P. VAN SERKE

Edward P. Van Serke, 77, of 1500 N. Third St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
Aug. 10, at Holy Family skilled Nursing Facility, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Van Serke was born June 10, 1903, at Ashland, Wis., son of the late John and 
Helen Kluck Van Serke. He married Gladys Schraudenbach in August, 1945, at 
Milwaukee. After their marriage they resided at Milwaukee, where he was employed 
as a painter and following his retirement they moved to Lily, Wis., returing to 
Manitowoc in 1969.
Survivors include a brother Carl Van Serke of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. 
Louise Brady, Mrs. Frances Becker and Mrs. Alvin (JoAnne) Klein of Manitowoc and 
nieces and nephews. Five brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on John H. Vanserke lot]


ERNEST L. VAN SERKE

Ernest Van Serke, 59,  a former Manitowoc resident until moving to Appleton a 
year ago, died Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, where he 
had been a patient since Saturday following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Msgr. John Landowski officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Van Serke was born June 18, 1899, in Ashland, Wis., son of the late John and 
Helen Kluck Van Serke. He moved to Manitowoc with his parents 40 years ago. He 
was a veteran of World War II and served as a private with Battery C of the 22nd 
Field Artillery at Fort Louis, Wash. After the war he was employed on the Great 
Lakes.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. John Van Serke of Manitowoc; five brothers, 
Donald and Joseph of Detroit, Phillip and Ed of Milwaukee and Carl of Manitowoc; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Francis Brady, Mrs. Elmer Becker and Mrs. Alvin Klein of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:15 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 5, 1958   P. 9 
*******
[d. at Appleton WI/bur. on John H. Van Serke lot]


HELEN VAN SERKE

Mrs. John Van Serke, 89, formerly of 2007 Washington St., Manitowoc, who had 
resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Klein of Manitowoc, 
died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rev. John F. Conrad officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Helen Kluck was born in 1874(sic) in Bolonia, Wis., daughter of the 
late August and Mary Eskire Kluck. She was married to the late John Van Serke 
Oct. 29, 1894, at Bolonia. They moved to Manitowoc in 1918, residing here the 
remainder of their married life. Mr. Van Serke died Feb. 9, 1958.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Francis Brady and Mrs. Alvin Klein of Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Elmer Becker of Denmark; three sons, Donald Van Serke of Detroit, Edward 
Van Serke of Lily, Wis., and Carl Van Serke of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph Kluck 
of Galloway, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Sobiesky of Manitowoc, Mr. Margaret 
Gray of Wausau, and Mrs. Victor Pehowski of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren. Four sons, Joseph, Ernest, Philip and Richard Van Serke, also 
preceded her in death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1964  P. 14
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[d. 8-1-1964/age 90 yrs./widow of John Van Serke]


JOHN VAN SERKE

John Van Serke, 85, of 2207 Washington St., Manitowoc, died at his home at 8:25 
a.m. Sunday. He was stricken while attending Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church 
and died on the anniversary of his birth.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Van Serke was born at Milwaukee Feb. 9, 1873, son of the late Michael and 
Katherine Abel Van Serke. He came to Manitowoc in 1916. Mr. Van Serke married 
Helen Kluck Oct. 29, 1894. He had been employed 50 years by Chicago and North 
Western Railroad, retiring in 1944. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of 
the church. 
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Francis Brady, Mrs._________ and 
Mrs. Alvin Klein of Manitowoc; ;six sons, Donald and Joseph of Detroit, Ernest, 
Philip and Ed of Milwaukee and Carl of Manitowoc; a brother, Felix and a sister, 
Mrs. Helen Traidter of Stevens Point and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1958   P. 25
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[d. 02-09-1958/age 85 yrs.]


MARY VAN SERKE

Mary Van Serke, age 83, a resident of 1245 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal life on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Mary was born on July 9, 1922, in Milwaukee, to the late George and Gladys
Isermann Gibbs. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940,
and then continued her education at National Park College in Forest Glen, Md.
On May 29, 1949, she married Carl Van Serke in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her 
in death on Aug. 13, 2004. Mary worked at The Lullaby Shop from 1973 until
1995, and her love of all children made those especially happy years. She was
a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo Blvd. Site. But most of all,
Mary will be remembered as a very dedicated wife and mother.
Survivors include two children: Peggy Braun and Fred (Raissa) Van Serke Sr., 
both of Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Hannah Braun, Nick Braun, Hayley Beth 
Van Serke, Fred Van Serke Jr., Taylor Van Serke, and Logan Van Serke; two 
great-grandchildren: Alexis and Olivia Braun; a sister-in-law: Rachael Gibbs, 
Tacoma, Wash., two nieces: Esme Hillman, Tacoma, Wash., and Mary Becker, San 
Francisco, Calif.; a nephew: Sam Gibbs, Tacoma, Wash.; along with many other 
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Carl; and a brother:
George Gibbs.
Mary's family is inviting relatives and friends to a visitation that will take
place at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo Site, Manitowoc, on Saturday, Dec. 3,
2005, from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. The Rev.
Dan Felton will officiate with Deacon Rahlf Proulx assisting. Burial of her
cremated remains will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St.,
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the first floor staff of
Shady Lane, for their kindness and care they gave to Mary during her brief stay.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials which will be used
for various charities for children.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 30, 2005 p.A6


PHILIP VAN SERKE

Philip Van Serke, 61, former Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly after a 
coronary attack Wednesday at Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Van Serke was born Feb. 11, 1901, at Ashland, Wis., son of the late John Van 
Serke and Helen Kluck Van Serke. He came to Manitowoc at an early age with his 
parents and for many years was a wheelsman on Great Lakes ships.
Surviving are his mother, three brothers, Donald of Detroit, Ed of Milwaukee and 
Carl of Manitowoc and three sisters, Mrs. Francis Brady, Mrs. Elmer Becker and 
Mrs. Alvin Klein of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1962   P. 9 
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[d. 11-01-1962 at Milwaukee WI/age 61 yrs./bur. on John H. Van Serke lot]


RICHARD VAN SERKE

DEATH CLAIMS CRASH VICTIM 
Richard Van Serke Dies At Madison Hospital 
Richard Van Serke, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Serke, 2207 Washington 
street, died at a hospital in Madison late Tuesday of injuries received early 
Monday in a head-on automobile collision which previously caused the death of 
Nicholas Spatola, 22, of Madison.
An inquest has been delayed until the other five persons injured in the crash 
recover sufficiently to testify. 
The body was brought to Manitowoc this afternoon and will be taken to the Van 
Serke residence Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday morning 
at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s church and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Attended School Here 
Van Serke did not regain consciousness before his death. He sustained a fractured 
skull. He was identified by officials of the firm for whom he worked in Madison 
for the last five months. Relatives were summoned to the bedside Tuesday morning.
He was born at Ashland, Wis., Oct. 4, 1904(sic).  The family moved to this city 
about 20 years ago and Richard attended public schools and later the business 
college. He also took a night course at Marquette university for two years. 
Survivors are one son, Richard Jr., the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Serke, three 
sisters, Mrs. Al Klein, city, and Frances and Louise at home; and five brothers, 
Don and Joseph, Detroit, Mich., Ernest, Green Bay, Edward and Carl at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1936  P. 2
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[bur. 9-26-1936/age 31 yrs/died at Madison, WI/cause: skull fracture ruptured 
intestine pneumonia/bur. on John H. Van Serke lot]


WESLEY VAN VALKENBURG

Wesley Van Valkenburg, single, age 22, resident of Manitowoc, committed to Maple 
Crest Sanatorium on December 3rd, 1917; Dr. J.F. Prichard examining physician.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 4, 1918 P. 5
*********
[Lester (Wesley)/bur. 05-04-1918/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on R.C. 
Van Valkenburg lot]


MARIETTA VAN VALKENBURGH

From the Manitowoc Herald, 04 Nov 1854:
Marietta Van Valkenburgh died, the wife of B.J. Van Valkenburgh.
*******
In this Village on Thursday the 2d inst. Mrs. Marietta, Wife of 
B.J. VanValkenburgh, aged 20 years.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 4, 1854 P. 3


ELMA W. VAN VEGHEL

Elma W. Van Veghel, age 83, of 1425 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, August 21, 
1992, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, 1992, at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial 
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 2, 1909, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and Elsie 
Schmidt Steinbauer. She married Harry H. Van Veghel on November 4, 1931, at the 
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 16, 
1967.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Eugenia Van Veghel, Algoma; 
one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Robert Murkve, Brookland, Wis.; six 
grandchildren, April Van Veghel, Celeste Van Veghel, Faith Puttnam, Lynn Perschke, 
Mark Puttnam, Jayne Puttnam; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.  
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home this evening, from 6-8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1992 P. A2
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[widow of Harry Van Veghel]


HARRY H. VAN VEGHEL

Harry H. VanVeghel, 64, of 1118 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Van Veghel was born Nov. 3, 1902 at Bay Settlement, Green Bay, son of the 
late John and Christine Larscheid VanVeghel. He married Alma Steinhauer Nov. 4, 
1931, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed for forty years 
as a crane operator for Kasper Construction Co., Manitowoc, and was a member of 
the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139. 
Beside his wife, he is survived by a daughter, (private), a son, (private), a 
brother, George, of Tustin, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Gerald Meyers, of Oshkosh and 
two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1967   P. 22


M.F. VAN VLECK

Died. 
M.V. Van Vleck, a former resident of this town, died at Philo Ill, on the 27th 
of July last, of bilious fever.  At the age of 53.  He leaves many friends in 
this county who mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 17, Thursday August 10, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 


SARAH VAN VLECK

Mrs. M.F. Van Veeck(sic) died. (with eulogy)
Manitowoc Herald, 16 Jan 1862:
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DIED
On Saturday night, the 11th inst., Sarah, wife of M.F. VanVleck, aged 36 years.
During the greater portion of the past fifteen years, the deceased was a resident 
of Manitowoc. She was distinguished for her kindness as a neighbor and friend, 
and her death has brought sorrow to a large circle of relatives and acquaintances.
Manitowoc Herald, Thursday, January 16, 1862  p.2


JULIA VAN WINKLE

Mrs. H. B. VanWinkle, of Los Angeles. Calif., died at Los Angeles. Graveside 
funeral services were held at 1 o'clock this
Saturday afternoon at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet 
officiated. 
Mrs. VanWinkle, nee Julia Jinkowic, was born Feb. 10, 1888, at Manitowoc. 
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs Anna Barr, of Chicago Ill., and Mrs. Laura 
Dueno, of Manitowoc and a brother, Reginald, of Oak Park, Ill. Her husband, 
a son. six sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1975 pg. 10
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[d. at Los Angeles CA/widow of Harry Van Winkle/bur. on Joseph Jirikowic lot]
*******
The marriage of Miss Julia Jirikowic to Mr. H. B. Van Winkle was solemnized 
Thursday, June 7, at Denver, Colorado. This announcement will furnish occasion 
for felicitations on the part of a wide circle of friends of the bride in this 
city. Mrs. Van Winkle was for many years an employe of the Pilot and has been 
for years in the forefront of Manitowoc printers. She is a lady of estimable 
worth and was held in esteem and respect by all her acquaintances.
Mr. Van Winkle is a printer and worked at the Pilot shop for three years, leaving 
here for the West in 1920. They will make their home in Denver. May the star of 
happiness shine blissfully on them as they breast the waves together down the 
pathway of life is the wish of the Pilot.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 14, 1923


WILLIAM VAN WINKLE

Word received here today from Denver, Colo., advised of the death there of 
William, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Van Winkle, former Manitowoc 
residents. The boy, an only child, had been ill only since Sunday.
The Van Winkles were former residents of Manitowoc. Mrs. Van Winkle is the 
former Julia Jirikowic. 
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for interment.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 8, 1940 P. 2
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[d. 08-07-1940 at Denver, CO/age 16 yrs./cause: acute cardiac dilatation/
bur. on Joseph Jirikowic lot]


IONE VANZON

Mrs. Ione I. VanZon, 80, of 1315A Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
June 4, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 2, 1910, at Gillett, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ernest 
and Gertrude Rasmussen Hubbard. She grew up and was educated at Oconto Falls. She 
married Joseph W. VanZon, October 23, 1937. He preceded her in death May 2, 1982. 
She was employed at Aluminum Specialty Company for many years, retiring in 1972. 
She was a member of the Shriners Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. and Laurie K. VanZon of 
Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary I. and Warren W. Wagner of Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, Lucille K. and Thomas E. Husar of Appleton; three brothers and 
two sisters-in-law, Elmer and Lillian Hubbard of Suring, Wisconsin, Raleigh Hubbard 
of Milwaukee, Forrest and Carol Hubbard of Lansing, Illinois; a sister, Grace 
Brennon of Milwaukee; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers 
and two sisters.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 
p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. 06-04-1990/age 80 yrs./widow of Joseph Vanzon]


JOSEPH VANZON

Joseph W. Van Zon, 72, of 1425 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
May 2, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Hoffmann and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Van Zon was born Nov. 12, 1909, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Joseph T. and Mathilda Simmer Van Zon. He moved to Manitowoc as a child with 
his family, attending Manitowoc schools. He was graduated from Lincoln High 
School, Manitowoc, in 1928. He married Ione Hubbard, Oct. 23, 1937, at Gillette. 
Mr. Van Zon was employed for 40 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, retiring 
in 1975. He was a foreman at the time of his retirement. He was a member of 
Kiwanis Golden K Club of Manitowoc, Manitowoc Eagles Club Aerie No. 706, and the 
Management Club of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company.
Survivors include his wife, Ione; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Judy Van Zon 
of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Warren Wagner of Colorado 
Springs, Colo., and Lucille and Thomas Husar of Route 4, Appleton; two sisters, 
Lucille Senglaub of Manitowoc, and Florence Montague of Milwaukee; eight grand-
children, a great grandson, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three 
brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
where a Kiwanis Golden K memorial service will be at 7 p.m. and a vigil service 
will be conducted at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1982 P. 3


MINNIE VANZON

Mrs. Minnie Van Zon, 203-A North 8th street, died this morning at the Holy
Family hospital after an illness of two months.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal
church, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home
from 2:30 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when it will be removed to the 
church to lie in state there until the hour of service.
Mrs. Van Zon, who was born at Brampton, Canada, on June 10, 1862, is survived
by one brother, John Golding of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Edward Bahr and
Mrs. Stephen Knechtel, both of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 9, 1942  p.4
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Minnie VanZon
Widow of Peter [VanZon]
June 10, 1862-May 9, 1942
Daughter of John Golding (born Liverpool, England) and 
   Sarah Willis (born Ireland)
Born Brampton, Canada
Died from "cerebral hemorrhage -arteriosclerosis -hypertension"
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery
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[d. 05-09-1942/age 79 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on John Dooley lot/her first husband]


PAUL J. VANZON

Paul J. Van Zon(sic), age 55, of 1457 Elder Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
February 14, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 1996, at Reinbold 
and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate.
Paul was born May 22, 1940, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Ione Hubbard 
Van Zon. Paul owned and operated the Sandpiper Bar and Grill for 12 years. He 
then managed the Fishing Village Marina, Two Rivers. Paul was a setup welder and 
leader at Manitowoc Company prior to his illness. He married Laurie K. Kerber 
August 5, 1989 in Manitowoc. Paul enjoyed fishing and weekend getaways at Little 
Sturgeon with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie; children include, Brian and Janet Van Zon, 
Two Rivers, Renee and Todd Zinn, Two Rivers, Jesse Cain and Jennifer Cain, 
Manitowoc; one grandson, Brandon Zinn; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and 
Warren Wagner, Colorado Springs, Colo., Lucille and Tom Husar, Appleton; special 
friends, Dick and Cheryl Hebert, Manitowoc; Dick Moll, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., John 
Engeldinger, Two Rivers, Fred Geerdts, Manitowoc and Bob Knoble, Two Rivers; 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded 
in death by an infant son, Paul.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 7 p.m. Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1996 P. A2
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[married/cremains/bur. on Joseph and Ione VanZon lot]


EDWIN L. VARLEY

Edwin L. Varley, 88, of 1212 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate. Private 
burial services will be held Thursday morning at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Varley was born Oct. 30, 1884, in California, son of the late Edwin 
and Ida King Varley. He attended Ferndale Business College in California 
and learned the machinist trade in San Francisco. He worked in California 
until 1928 when he moved to Manitowoc. He was employed at the Great A & P 
Co. Inc., National Dairy Division, until his retirement in 1951. He was 
associated with Burger Boat Co. until 1971. His wife, the former Gertrude 
May Johnson, preceded him in death in 1950. Mr. Varley was a member of the 
Manitowoc Yacht Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Kuetemeyer, of Milwaukee, 
a step daughter-in-law, Mrs. Valita Criss, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. 
Mary F. Inman, of Eureka, Calif., and Mrs. Eleanor Kaehler, of Fortuna, 
Calif., and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the hour 
of service. Memorials in his memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1972
*******
[d. 12-25-1972/age 88 yrs./bur. on Edwin L. Varley lot]
(30 Oct 1884/Dec 1972/SSDI)


GERTRUDE M. VARLEY

Mrs. Edwin L. Varley, 63 (photo), of 508 New York avenue, died suddenly Sunday 
evening at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. James Episcopal 
church, the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Varley, nee Gertrude May Johnson, was born in 1886 in Elk River, Calif. 
She was graduated from the Sequoia hospital school of nursing in Eureka, Calif., 
and was employed as a registered nurse. For a few years before her marriage, 
she was hospital superintendent at Ferndale General hospital, Ferndale, Calif.
She was married to Mr. Varley in 1926 and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1928.
Survivors are the husband; a son, (private); daughter, (private); two sisters, 
Mrs. Wallace McAdam and Mr. Emery Gasman of Eureka; two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht funeral home from Tuesday noon until 11 a.m. 
Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the 
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1950  P. 2
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[Gertrude May/d. 04-30-1950/age 63 yrs./bur. on Edwin L. Varley lot]


AMY, TERRY, VICKY VARNEY

Vicky, 7, Terry, 5, and Amy Varney, age 3, children of Donald and Genevieve 
Vesely Varney of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday at home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vicy was born Nov. 12, 1966, at Two Rivers and was a First Grade student at 
Reedsville Public School, Terry was born May 7, 1968, at Two Rivers and 
attended Kindergarten at Reedsville. Amy was born June 30, 1970, at 
Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. and 
Monday at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 29, 1973
(NOTE: These three children died in a mobile home fire. The article is on page 1.)


DONALD K. VARNEY

Donald K. Varney, 51, of 2418 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon, 
September 8, 1990 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 
11 am Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will 
officiate and burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born October 25, 1938 at Boyceville, Wis., son of the late Irving and Anna 
Lorensen Varney. He came to Manitowoc County in 1964 and married the former Genie 
Vesely on November 6, 1965 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple then 
moved to Two Rivers in 1976 He had been employed at Hamilton Industries since 
August of 1964 and also owned and operated the Don Varney Tree Service. He was a 
Veteran of the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1963.
Survivors include his wife, Genie of Two Rivers, a son, Dale at home, three brothers 
and two sisters-in-law, Glenn and Pat Varney of Moston, Wis., Edward and Jessie 
Varney of Stanchfield, Minnesota and Elwood Varney of Boyceville, Wis.; two sisters 
and a brother-in-law, Gladys Burns of Menomonie, Wis., Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Perry 
of St. Paul, Minn. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Vicky and Amy, a son, 
Terry and a brother, Clarence. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 9 pm this Monday and at the church 10 am until the time of service on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 10, 1990 page B10


BERNICE O. VASSILEW

Bernice O. Vassilew, 85, of 1500 North 3rd Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, Sept. 25, 2011, with her daughters and granddaughters by her side.
Bernice was born on March 12, 1926, in Green Bay, Wis., daughter of the late 
George and Emily (Clark) Bodart. She attended schools in Green Bay and 
Manitowoc. On Sept. 6, 1947, she married Raymond Vassilew at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in October of 2001. 
Together they owned and operated the Music Bar for 50 years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
Bernice was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Harold 
(Mabel) Bodart and Arnold Bodart; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, 
Dorothy and Roland Tollefson, Shirley Bruechert and Delores Shawhan; her father-
in-law and mother-in-law, Geroge and Ruth (Osulson)Vassilew.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Ronald Perry with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
A special thank you to Holy Family Hospice in assisting in caring for Bernice 
and also to three special nieces-Mary, Amy and Lorraine for their help and 
support.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 26, 2011


RAYMOND G. VASSILEW

Raymond G. Vassilew, age 79, of 707 Chicago Street, Manitowoc, Wis., died Friday, 
Oct. 26, 2001 at the home of his daughter after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. John Bonk will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Vassilew.
Ray was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the son of the late George 
Vassilew and Ruth (Vassilew) Osulson. He attended Manitowoc Public Schools. Ray 
served with the United States Army during World War II stationed in Okinawa, 
Japan. He married Bernice Bodart on Sept. 6, 1947, at St. Mary’s Church, Manitowoc. 
Together they owned and operated the Music Bar for 50 years. Raymond loved music 
and began playing the piano at age 18, playing at local piano clubs, the Hotel 
Howard, Milt’s 5 O’clock Club, all in Manitowoc, and numerous clubs in the Green 
Bay area. He performed with many musical groups, including Bob Mlada, Gene Heier, 
Romy Gosz, Zunke’s Rhythm Boys, Harley Metzger’s Orchestra, and at the Rutherford 
Supper Club, and most recently performing with Mystic Moods.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; one son and daughter-in-law, George (Barbara) 
Vassilew, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou (Gerald) Bieberitz, 
Manitowoc, Sandra (Rickey) Haupt, Manitowoc, and Roxanne (Geoffrey) Brown, Chicago; 
15 grandchildren, Bonnie (Steve) Delsman, Ronald (Betty Jo) Bieberitz, Raymond 
Bieberitz, Daniel (Holly) Bieberitz, Ben Bieberitz, John Bieberitz, William Bieberitz, 
Michael Amato, Joseph Amato, Shannon (Jason) Schmidt, Ryan Haupt, Nicole Haupt, 
Desiree Vassilew, Jacob Vassilew, Alexandra Brown; nine great-grandchildren, Roseanne 
Bieberitz, Ronald Bieberitz, Charity Bieberitz, Kevin Bieberitz, Ashley Delsman, 
Courtney, Bieberitz, Marcus Booker, Jason Schmidt; one half-sister, Shirley Bruechert, 
Manitowoc; two step-sisters, Ellen Miller, Manitowoc, Joyce Assman, Manitowoc; two 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Arnold (Ruth) Bodart, Manitowoc, and Harold 
(Mabel) Bodart, Valdes; a special aunt and uncle, Florance (Al) Tollefson, Manitowoc; 
one aunt and three uncles, Roland Tollefson, Manitowoc, Delore (sic) Tollefson, 
Manitowoc, Earl (Tina) Tollefson, Florida; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy Tollefson; one half-
sister, Dolores Shaqhan; three uncles, Allen, Orin and Floyd Tollefson.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 2001  P. A8


ALFRED J. VAVRUNEK

Alfred J. Vavrunek, 63, of 728 N. 4th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 1101 Cherry 
Road, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 2, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Vavrunek was born April 27, 1919, at Two Rivers, son of the late Thomas and 
Josephine Zobeck Vavrunek. He served with the United States Army overseas during 
World War II. For several years, he owned and operated Vavrunek North End Market 
in Two Rivers. He was then employed as a foreman at AMF Paragon, and after was 
employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, retiring in 1973. He married Lucille Drab, 
Nov. 24, 1945, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Aug. 29, 1979. He then 
married Mary Allgood Kumbalek, Sept. 4, 1981, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Mr. Vavrunek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Fred 
Stone and Jean and James Typner of Manitowoc; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Kevin 
and Melany Kumbalek of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Markowski of 
Two Rivers, and Mrs. Frances Everson of Manitowoc; a stepbrother and sister-in-law, 
Frank and Mary Yakoubeck; six grandchildren, Becky, Michael, Amy and Mark Stone, 
and Robert and Steve Typner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Zimmer.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1982 P. 3
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[widower of Lucille M. Vavrunek-wife #1/husband of Mary Vavrunek-wife #2]


LUCILLE M. VAVRUNEK

Mrs. Alfred (Lucille) Vavrunek, 58, of 1101 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, died early 
Wednesday morning, August 29, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Mitch Weber will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vavrunek, nee Lucille Drab, was born Sept. 21, 1920, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kustka Drab. She was educated 
in a Town of Carlton Grade School and Kewaunee High School, and was married to 
Alfred J. Vavrunek Nov. 24, 1945, at Two Rivers. She worked as a secretary at 
Insulation and Supply Company, Manitowoc, retiring in 1974, and was a member of 
Holy Innocents Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred, two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Janet) Stone 
and Mrs. James (Jean) Typner of Manitowoc; three brothers, George and Wilmer Drab 
of Kewaunee and Vern Drab of Algoma; a sister, Mrs. David (Eleanor) Dixon of Two 
Rivers and five grandchildren, Becky, Michael, Amy and Mark Stone and Robert 
Typner.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer 
Society.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1979 P. 3
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[wife of Alfred J. Vavrunek]


CARMEN LUCILLE (DUEBNER MLADA) VEESER

Carmen L. Mlada Veeser, 83, 1495 Biemeret St., Green Bay, passed into eternal 
life on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, surrounded by her family. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Emanuel 
United Methodist Church, 1218 Madison St., Two Rivers. Pastor Sonia Alvarado 
will officiate with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The former Carmen Duebner was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Emil and Rose Werner Duebner. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 
Manitowoc with the class of 1939. She was married to Robert W. Mlada on April 14, 
1940. Robert preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1984. In May 1987, she married 
Felix Veeser of Kewaunee. Carmen and Felix traveled extensively around the world 
until Felix passed away in November of 1996. Carmen was a very talented musician, 
singing with the Bob Mlada Orchestra on occasion, and playing violin for many 
years with the Manitowoc Civic Symphony. She also sang in her church choir 
throughout her life. Carmen enjoyed golf, bowling, dancing and was an avid fisherman 
and enjoyed many years at the family cottage in Eagle River. Carmen was employed 
in the office of Memorial Hospital of Manitowoc for 21 years. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas (Madelyn) Mlada of Elkhart 
Lake; David (Gloria) Mlada of Two Rivers; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 
one expected great-great-grandson in August; one sister: Janet Kowalski of Manitowoc; 
and a very special companion: John Fazer of Green Bay. She was preceded in death by 
her two husbands: Robert Mlada and Felix Veeser; her parents: Emil and Rose Duebner; 
her in-laws: Erwin and Hazel Mlada; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Edward and 
Marian Mlada; one daughter: Bonnie Kay Wallen as well as several extended family 
members. 
Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 9 a.m. until the time of services 
at 11 a.m. at the church. Carmen will be sadly missed by family as well as all who 
knew her. A memorial fund has been established in her name. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the family. 
No newspaper cited, April 2005


FRANK VELCHEK

Frank Velchek, 69, of 3803? Custer St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Richard Hyman 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Velchek was born Feb. 16, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Martin and Antonia Taycher Velchek. He was a resident of Manitowoc all his 
life and worked as a carpenter until his retirement in 1935?. He was a veteran 
of World War I, serving in France and England and a member of the Manitowoc 
Otto Oas Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He never married.
Surviving are a brother, Anton, living in Michigan, a sister, Mrs. Peter Rosik, 
of Mishicot and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where…
(1 line underinked, can't read).
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 5, 1958  P. 11


GLADYS VENGROWSKY

Gladys Vengrowsky, 22, 1419 15th Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday. Funeral 
services will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning from the Leschke Funeral 
Home. Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.
The deceased was born Oct. 9, 1912 in Two Rivers. Survivors include her step-
father, Felix Ignera; her mother; four brothers, Matt, Henry, Frank and Steve 
and two sisters, Lillian and Olive; a step-brother, Kenneth and a step-sister, 
Jean.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 30 1934 page 27
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[bur. 5-1-1934/age 22 yr/cause: acute cardiac dilatation - septicmia]


KARL W. VENZLAFF

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Venzlaff, aged 11 weeks, died on Tuesday night.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 27, 1899 pg. 8
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Death Tues. of an 11-wk. old child of William F. Venzlaff here. The funeral 
will take place this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899
******
The funeral of Carl (sic) Wayne, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Venzlaff, 
was held at the family residence at the corner of Huron and 11th streets this 
afternoon. Rev. Gray conducted the services and a quartette rendered a few 
hymns. A large number of sympathising friends gathered to condole with the 
bereaved parents in the last sad rites.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 27, 1899 P.2
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Karl M. Venslaff
birth: 8 May 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 25 July 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1899 Manitowoc
father: William F. Venslaff
mother: Sophrine G. Hashens
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: gastro enteritis]


JOHN VERBY

John Verby, 65, husband of a former Manitowoc woman, died at his 
home in Chicago today after a lingering illness, according to word 
received here.
The body will be brought here from Chicago Sunday afternoon and will 
be taken to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Services 
will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home and interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Verby was born in Germany in 1873 and came to this country 53 
years ago, locating in Chicago where he was employed as a baker. 
Thirty-seven years ago he married Miss Louise Achenbach of Manitowoc. 
She survives with two sons, Howard and Victor of Chicago, and a 
sister in Germany.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 4, 1939 P.2
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[d. 08-04-1939 at Chicago, IL/age 70 yrs./cause: chronic
myocarditis/bur. on Charles Achenbach lot]


AMELIA VERDAHL

Mrs. Amelia N. Verdahl, 80, died Sunday night at the home of her brother-in-law 
and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Oberg, 411 North Tenth street. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul’s Norwegian 
Lutheran church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Verdahl, nee Amelia Hanson, was born in this city in 1958, a daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Peter Hanson. She was married to John Verdahl in Chicago 58 years ago. 
The couple came to this city a number of years ago. Mr. Verdahl died 12 years 
ago.
Survivors are a brother, Hans, Chicago; and sister, Mrs. George Oberg, city.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and will be moved to the church Wednesday at 
10 a.m. to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 11, 1938  P. 2
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[bur. 04-13-1938/age 80 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation/bur. on Peter Hanson lot]


JOHN VERDAHL

J. Verdahl, Old Resident, Passes Away 
John Verdahl died at the Holy Family hospital Sunday evening, the demise being 
due to complications incident to old age. The funeral will be held from the home 
at 420 North Tenth street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. O. K. 
Espeseth officiating at the services. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Born in Norway January 27, 1848(sic) Mr. Verdahl was past seventy-seven years 
of age. He came to this country at the age of twenty-one and settled in Minnesota 
but later moved to Chicago where he was married to Miss Amelia Hanson of this city. 
Ten years ago the family came here and for a number of years Mr. Verdahl was 
employed at the shipyards. He is survived by his widow and several sisters who 
reside in Norway.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 23, 1925  P. 2


AMANDA VERGIELS

Mrs. William A. Vergiels, 84, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, 
died Sunday afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vergiels, nee Amanda W. Winter, was born Aug. 25, 1888, at Bolt, 
daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Kasten Winter. She was married 
to William A. Vergiels Nov. 21, 1916, at Antigo. The couple moved to 
Manitowoc in 1919. Her husband preceded her in death May 27, 1945. Mrs. 
Vergiels was a member of the Ladies Aid of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 1973
*******
[widow of William A. Vergiels]


WILLIAM A. VERGIELS

William A. Vergiels, 59, of 1324 South 14th street, died Sunday night at his 
home, following a lingering illness.
He was born in Kewaunee in 1886 and in 1916 married Miss Amanda Winter at Antigo. 
They located at Wayside, and 27 years ago moved to this city, where Mr. Vergiels 
was employed at the Aluminum Goods company until two years ago.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Wacker, Dorothy and Marilyn, 
all of this city; two brothers, Martin of Green Bay, Erwin of Rhinelander; sister, 
Mrs. William Fick of Mishicot; and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First German Evangelical 
church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 7 
p.m. Tuesday and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 05-27-1945/age 59 yrs.cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Mrs. Amanda 
Vergiels lot-his wife]


CHARLES VERGIN

Charles J. Vergin, of 1353 Brockle Drive, York, Penn., died Friday, May 30, 
1986 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, York, Penn. Graveside services will be 
at the convenience of the family at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions 
may be made to Charles J. Vergin Memorial Fund at the York College, Country 
Club road, York, Penn., 17403 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mr. Vergin was born at Poy Sippi, Wis., son of the late Edward and Ada Dildine 
Vergin. He was a graduate in 1923 from University of Wisconsin Madison with a 
BS in Mechanical Engineering and was employed by Medusa Cement Company in 
Manitowoc, Wis., and Cleveland, Ohio and had been the Plant Manager in York 
for many years. In 1955 he joined the faculty of the former York Junior College 
where he taught in the Science Department for 20 years. He was a United States 
Army Veteran of World War I.
There will be no visitation. Local funeral arrangements are being made by Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 31, 1986 page 13
*******
[d. at Spring Garden PA/cause: pneumonia/husband of Marie Vergin/bur. on N.E. 
Stephenson lot]


MARIE E. VERGIN

Mrs. Marie E. Vergin, died Friday, December 15, 1989 at Rest Haven Nursing Home, 
York, Pennsylvania. Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery with 
Rev. Leon Knitt at 10 am Thursday, December 28.
Mrs. Vergin was born in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Niels and Cora Jackson 
Stevenson. She married Charles J. Vergin, who was a Professor at York College 
in York, Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Vergin was a 
graduate of the University of Wisconsin and attended Layton School of Art in 
Milwaukee and the University of Colorado. She was a member of the Historical 
Society of York County, Pennsylvania.
Survivors include many friends.
Those wishing to attend the services on Thursday may meet the procession at 
the main entrance of Evergreen Cemetery at 10 am. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
assisted the relatives in funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 18, 1989 page B8
********
[d. at Spring Garden Twp. PA/widow of Charles Vergin] 


CLAIRE VERLAAN

Mrs. Jack Verlaan, 51, of 512 State St., Manitowoc, died suddenly Friday
morning at her home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and
Schlei Funeral Home, the Rev. L.M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Verlaan, nee Clare Olive Fitzgerald, was born in the town of Cato 
in 1900. She attended St. Norbert College, the University of Minnesota,
and was graduated from Oshkosh State College. Following her graduation,
she came to Manitowoc and taught at McKinley, Adams and Cleveland 
Schools.
Later she operated Furmodes Inc., on Washington Street, Manitowoc, and
was employed by the Nigbor Fur Coat Company at the same location until
Feb. 1, 1951. In July, 1949, she was married to Jack Verlaan in La Crosse,
and the couple has resided in Manitowoc.
Survivors are the husband, sister, Mrs. Reuben Poehling of La Crosse;
three brothers, Frank of Cincinnati, James of Green Bay, and Michael of
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from Sunday noon
until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 14, 1951
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[bur. 12-17-1951/age 51 yrs./bur. on Jacobus H. Verlaan lot]


JACKOBUS "JACK" VERLAAN SR.  (d. 1968)

Jacobus (Jack) Hendrickson Verlaan, 69, of 812 State St., Manitowoc, died
Tuesday at home of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Verlaan was born June 26, 1899, in Amsterdam, Holland, son of Hendrik
and Agatha van Calcar Verlaan. His father owned and operated a delicatessen
store in Amsterdam and both parents died before he was a year old. He was
reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobus van Calcar who operated a
fleet of sailing and motor vessels until after World War I. He attended
public and high schools at Koog aan deZaan Beverwijk and Zaandam and was
graduated with a master's degree in mechanical and electrical engineering
from the University of Amsterdam in 1918. He came to the United States in
1923, after spending some time in Canada was employed as assistand to the
chief engineer at the Cameron Can Co., Chicago, before coming to Manitowoc
in 1925. He was employed at the Mirro Aluminum Co. as a draftsman and 
designing engineer from 1925 until 1943, as chief engineer at the Manitowoc
Equipment Works and as designing engineer at the fabrication division of
the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1944 until 1964 when he retired. He
obtained his citizenship papers at Manitowoc in 1932.
He was a charter member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and served as its
commodore in 1936 and again in 1956; was a member of the United States
Power Squadron and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 and its 25-
year-club. He married Marie Kolbeck in 1952 and she survives.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth and State streets, until 9
o'clock this Tuesday evening. The casket will remain closed. Memorials 
may be made to the heart fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 26, 1968  p.8
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
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 patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Jack Verlaan, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 25th day of January, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. George M. Hoffman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)


JACOBUS VERLAAN   (d. 1940)

Mother Charged With Murder
Conduct Inquest Into 8-Year-Old Jack Verlaan's Death By Shooting; Attorneys
Expected To Ask Sanity Test
Mrs. Jack H. Verlaan, 42, named in a warrant charging first degree murder
in connection with the fatal shooting of her son, Jackie, 8, in their 
apartment home at 710A St. Clair street early Monday evening, was expected
to be arraigned in municipal court late today following an inquest into
the child's death.
Police said that Mrs. Verlaan, guided by "voices" she claimed told her to
slay her son, pumped three bullets into Jackie's body from a .32 caliber
automatic revolver as he lay on the floor in the living room of the
apartment last night looking at a newspaper.
Authorities said it was probable that Mrs. Verlaan's attorneys would request
a sanity examination for their client. If their motion is granted by 
Municipal Judge O.T. Bredesen, the next step would be a hearing in county
court at which physicians appointed by Judge Edward S. Schmitz would conduct
an examination of Mrs. Verlaan.
(paragraphs describing events surrounding the shooting not transcribed/
long article)
Funeral services for Jack A. Verlaan, 8, will be held Thursday afternoon
at two o'clock from the Frazier Mortuary. There will be Christian Science
services. Burial is to be in the Evergreen cemetery.
Jack was born December 22, 1921 in Manitowoc. He attended school here and
at the time of his death was a student in the 3rd grade at the Madison
school.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Verlaan.
The body may be viewed at the funeral parlors from 1 p.m. Wednesday until
the time of services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 21, 1940  pp.1, 12.
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[d. 05-21-1940/age 8 yrs./cause: bullet puncture of stomach right lung and liver]
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Boy Slayer Sent to State Hospital For Mental Observation
Warrant Is Not Served on Mrs. Verlaan, Pending Examination
Mrs. Ruby Verlaan, 42, named by a coroner's jury as the slayer of her eight
year old son was committed in the state hospital at Oshkosh yesterday for 
30 days observation.
Mrs. Verlaan was taken to Oshkosh late yesterday afternoon after plans for
a municipal court arraignment on a first degree murder charge were post-
poned and County Judge E.S. Schmitz made the committment. She was taken to
Oshkosh by Sheriff Norman Berkedal.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1940
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Dismiss Charge In Verlaan Case
Woman Freed of Murder Count
A charge of first degree murder against Mrs. Ruby Verlaan, 45, was dismissed
in municipal court late this afternoon by Judge O.T. Bredesen over the 
objections of District Attorney John C. Danielson. Mrs. Verlaan, accused of
fatally shooting her 8 year old son, Jackie, at her home here on May 20, 1940;
has been confined to the state hospital at Winnebago since the shooting.
Her attorney, A.L Hougen, moved for dismissal on the grounds that his client
was insane at the time and therefore had not committed a crime.
District Attorney Danielson questioned the authority of the court to dismiss
the murder charge, holding that it might not be a safe move.
Mr. Danielson told the court that there was at present on order entered
finding that Mrs. Verlaan was sane but he added that an order has been signed
for a further hearing in county court Monday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 21, 1943


ADELINE B. VESELY

Adeline B. Vesely, age 84, a resident at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 1842 Rankin Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life 
on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Adeline was born February 17, 1929 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was the 
daughter of the late August and Florence Knutson Schram. Adeline was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. She had been employed 
at Foster Needle, Mirro Aluminum and the Manitowoc Health Care Center. On 
June 17, 1950 she married Raymond Vesely at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Adeline was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and 
the Left End Bowling Team. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and 
dancing.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years: Raymond; four sons: Allan 
(Rebecca) Vesely, San Rafiel, NM; Kenneth (Mary) Vesely, Manitowoc, WI; 
Steve (Jean) Vesely, Manitowoc, WI; Randall (Elissa) Vesely, Toledo, OH; 
four grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother: Louis (Betty) 
Schram, Manitowoc, WI; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her parents: August and Florence Schram; one brother: Eugene who 
died while serving his country during World War II.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 
at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Dave Pleier. 
Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. 
Entombment of the cremains will be in the Harmony Haven Columbarium at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI. Relatives and friends may call at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 10:00 
A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. Following the funeral services 
there will be a luncheon held for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside 
Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials for Roncalli High 
School. Online condolences for the family may be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff 
at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the compassionate care that was given 
to Adeline while she was a resident there. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 9 - Feb. 21, 2014


ADOLPH A. VESELY

Adolph Vesely, 80, of Park Lawn Home and formerly of 1716 Menasha Ave., 
Manitowoc, died early Friday afternoon, November 27, at Park Lawn Home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be concelebrated by the Revs. E.A. Radey and Daniel Felton will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vesely was born Feb. 6, 1901, at Reedsville, son of the late Anton and Mary 
Vondrachek Vesely. He married Anna Duchan Nov. 22, 1922, at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Antigo. He had been employed with Manitowoc County Highway Department. 
Mr. Vesely was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc and St. Vincent DePaul. 
He was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Vesely 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1972. She preceded him in death 
June 9, 1980.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Priscilla Vesely 
and Raymond and Adeline Vesely of Manitowoc and Eugene and Mathilda Vesely of 
Anaheim, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Lillian Vesely of 
Reedsville; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and James Polzak, Mrs. Anna 
Klein, Mrs. Emma Stadler and Mrs. Clara Wallander of Manitowoc, 10 grandchildren, 
two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Four brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service 
will be at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Radey.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1981 P. 3


ANNA M. VESELY

Mrs. Adolph (Anna) Vesely, 76, of Park View Haven Apts., 1325 N. 8th St., 
Manitowoc, died Monday evening, June 9, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vesely, nee Anna Duchan, was born Aug. 29, 1903, at Tisch Mills, daughter 
of the late John and Cathryn Krall Duchan. She was married to Adolph Vesely 
Nov. 22, 1922, St. Mary Catholic Church, Antigo. The couple celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1972. Mrs. Vesely was a member of Christian Mothers 
Altar Society and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Adolph; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence 
and Priscilla of Manitowoc, Eugene and Mathilda of Anaheim, Calif., and Raymond 
and Adeline of Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mildred and John 
Dolechek of Neenah, and Emma Carlson of Antigo; 10 grandchildren, two great grand-
children, and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1980 P.3
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[wife of Adolph A. Vesely]
(Anna Vesely 29 Aug 1903 Jun 1980/SSDI)


JOSEPH A. VESELY

Joseph A. Vesely, 68, of 1232 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Vesely was born Feb. 26, 1899, at Reedsville, son of the late Frank and Mary 
Vondrachek Vesely, and married Mrs. Julia Ponock Stangel May 11, 1938, at St. 
Boniface Church, Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato until 1944 when 
it located at Manitowoc. He retired three years ago after working for the Cemetery 
and Parks Department of the city for 19 years. He was a member of Holy Name Society 
and was a 20-year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Survivors are his wife, two brothers, Adolph of Manitowoc and Edward of Reedsville 
and four sisters, Mrs. James Polzak, Mrs. Matt Klein and Mrs. Joseph Staddler of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Ray Wallender of Grimms. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7:30 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited. The Eagles’ memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1967   P. 16


JULIA VESELY

Mrs. Julia Vesely, 86, who had currently resided at Shady Lane Home and Park 
Lawn Home and formerly of 1232 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, January 26, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vesely, nee Julia Panoch, was born Sept. 16, 1896, at Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late John and Katherine Feit Panoch. She was married to Charles J. 
Stangel Aug. 13, 1929. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1931. She was married to 
Joseph A. Vesely May 11, 1938, and they farmed in the Town of Cato until 1944 when 
they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vesely preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1967. She was a 
charter member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Suvivors include two nieces, Mrs. Vining (Jeanne) Ihlenfeld of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Harlan (Helen) Swanberg of California and other nieces and nephews. Two brothers, 
Stephen and James and two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Skarvan and Mrs. Charles 
(Anna) Rose preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of 
service. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1983 P. 3


AMANDA H. VETTER

Mrs. Emil (Amanda H.) Vetter, 80, formerly of 619 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died 
late Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetter, nee Amanda Goeke, was born Jan. 19, 1899, in the town of Centerville, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Henry and Marie Grabengater Goeke. She was 
educated in the Town of Centerville, where she was married to Emil A. Vetter 
Oct. 1, 1921. They resided in the Town of Centerville, and Town of Newton for 
10 years, moving to Manitowoc in 1935. Mr. Vetter preceded her in death Nov. 13, 
1976. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Stella Vetter of Belvedere, 
Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Leo Van Dornick of Manitowoc; a 
brother, Edward Goeke of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Bahr of Newton, five 
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Emil Vetter]
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Manitowoc
Miss Amanda Goeke of Centerville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goeke and Emil 
Vetter of Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vetter were married Saturday. 
The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents in the Town of 
Centerville.
Kiel Tri County Record, Oct. 6, 1921 page 4


ARTHUR VETTER    (d. 1972)

Arthur Vetter, 78, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born April 17, 1893, in the Town of Liberty, son of the 
late Peter and Augusta Post Vetter. He married Agnes Koneczka in 1950 
at Manitowoc. They farmed in rural Valders.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and four daughters; a sister, Mrs. 
Hedwig Goeke, of Manitowoc and 13 grandchildren. Four brothers and four 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening until time of service Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1972
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[d. 01-05-1972/age 78 yrs./husband of Agnes Vetter/bur. on Arthur Vetter 
estate lot] 
(b. 17 Apr. 1893/d. Jan. 1972/he had railroad retirement also/SSDI)


ARTHUR J. VETTER    (d. 1959)

Arthur J. Vetter, 72, of 3001 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Vetter was born at Brussels, Door County, Feb. 2, 1887, son of the late 
August and Louisa Luebke Vetter. He married Linda Kieselhorst July 25, 1912, 
and the couple located at Valders until 1926, coming then to Manitowoc. Mr. 
Vetter was a carpenter by trade, a member of the Sea Gulls Club and a member 
of Carpenters Local No. 819. Mrs. Vetter died in 1950. 
Surviving him are two brothers, Walter of Manitowoc and John of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Mrs. Herman Lippert of Valders, Mrs. Lillian Free of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Oscar Thomachefsky of Rt. 4, Maribel, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1959   P. 13
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[d. 06-01-1959/age 72 yrs.]


AUGUSTA VETTER

Mrs. Augusta Vetter, 90, of 908 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
the Good Shepherd Home, Sheboygan, after an illness of one week.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Vetter was born Augusta Post Sept. 22, 1870, at Pommer, Germany, and came 
to the United States with a girl friend at the age of 18. They settled in the 
Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. She was married to Peter Vetter in 1890 and 
they farmed in the township until 1916 when they moved to Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1917.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur of Valders, and Emil and Michael of Manitowoc; 
two daughters, Mrs. Hadwig (sic) Goeke of Milwaukee and Mrs. Hildegard Stark of 
Manitowoc; 23 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1961  P. 11
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[Mrs. Augusta Vetter Sires/d. 03-17-1961 at Sheboygan WI/age 90 yrs.]


CELIA T. VETTER

Celia T. (Ceil) Vetter, age 99, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, December 9, 2014 at River's Bend.
She was born on September 23, 1915 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late John and Emma (Frelich) Skarvan. Celia grew up and was 
educated in the town of Kossuth. On June 7, 1939 she married Wilbert W. Vetter 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 12, 
1980. Celia enjoyed playing cards, bingo and her occasional trips to the casino. 
She was a member and volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center and a former member 
of the St. Paul Parish Women.
Survivors include a very special friend: Mary Wellner, Manitowoc; and a special 
niece: Gwynn Vetter, Green Bay. Also surviving are other nieces and nephews, great 
nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in 
death by four brothers: Victor, Thomas, Leonard & Frank and a sister: Viola 
Ledvina.
Private family funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 
2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall - 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of River's Bend 
Health & Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care extended 
to Celia.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2014


CLARENCE VETTER

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO LOCAL ATHLETE
Clarence Vetter Dies While Returning From Sheboygan In Friend's Car
Clarence "Pop" Vetter, 37, of 1137 South 25th street, active for 
years in softball, basketball and bowling circles in Manitowoc, died 
suddenly of a heart attack early today while returning from a trip 
to Sheboygan with three companions.
Vetter was a passenger in a car driven by Samuel Dwoskin, according 
to Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner. When a few miles south of 
Manitowoc Vetter complained of being short of breath. The driver 
speeded up the car in an effort to reach the Holy Family hospital 
to secure medical attention. Vetter was pronounced dead on entrance 
to the hospital.
No Inquest
No inquest will be held, the coroner announced. He said Vetter's 
companions reported the dead man had appeared in good health in the 
hours preceding his death that they were with him. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Pfeffer 
funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Vetter, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vetter, was born in the 
county and has spent most of his life in the city. For the past 12 
years he has been a foreman at the White House Milk Company. He 
played basketball in city amateur leagues, principally on teams of 
the Milk Company.
He was also one of the leading softball pitchers here. The past two 
seasons he has pitched for Jimmie's Bar team of the Major softball 
league. An active bowler for years Mr. Vetter was a member of the 
Capitol Theater team of the Classic league.
He was a member of the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles.
Survivors are his wife, Mary; son (private); mother, Mrs. Herman 
Vetter, and two brothers, Elmer and Wilbert, all of this city; and 
a sister, Mrs. William Knuth of Denmark, Wis.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday morning 
until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 5, 1942 P.2
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[d. 10-05-1942/age 37 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Wayne Vetter lot]


DOUGLAS W. VETTER

Douglas W. Vetter, 50, of 929 South 24th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
January 2, 1992, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 1992, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate and burial will be 
in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born October 24, 1941, in Manitowoc, the son of Gina Hilke Vetter and the 
late Elmer Vetter. He graduated with the class of 1960 from the Lincoln High 
School, Manitowoc. Mr. Vetter was presently employed by Maritime Ford of Manitowoc 
and was also a State Certified Building Inspector. He married the former Gwynn E. 
Siebold on May 18, 1963, at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the 
couple making their home here in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife, Gwynn Vetter of Manitowoc; a daughter, Tammy Vetter 
of Green Bay; a son, Kurt Vetter of Green Bay; his mother, Gina Vatter of Manitowoc, 
a sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Arnold Schmidt of Green Bay, Wis.; his 
father-in-law, Lester Siebold of Manitowoc; three nieces and three nephews. He was 
preceded in death by a sister, Marlene; a niece, Nancy Schmidt; and his mother-in-
law, Marcella Siebold. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday 
and Saturday morning prior to the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1992 p.B8


ELTON A. VETTER

Elton A. Vetter, 55, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday at home.
Private funeral services will be Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born Jan. 2, 1920, at Valders, son of the late Walter and Pearl 
Peterson Vetter. He was a Manitowoc County resident all his life. He had worked 
for Manitowoc Pattern & Mfg. Co. and retired from the Kadow Pattern Works in 
1970. He was a member of Pattern Makers League of North America No. 27866 since 
1941.
Survivors include two brothers, (private), and three sisters, (private). A 
brother, Eugene, and a sister, Delores, preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, December 6, 1975  P. 3
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[d. 12-04-1975/age 55 yrs./bur. on Walter H. Vetter lot]


EMIL A. VETTER

Emil A. Vetter, 78, of 619 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services will be Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born Jan. 20, 1898, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Peter 
and Augusta Post Vetter. He was educated in the Town of Liberty and married to 
Amanda Goeke Oct. 1, 1921 in the Town of Centerville. They celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1971. Mr. and Mrs. Vetter farmed in the town of 
Newton for 13 years and he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. as a 
machine operator for 30 years, retiring in 1964. Mr. Vetter was a member of First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and Boiler Makers Union Local 443.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Stella Vetter, 
of Belvedere, Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and LeoVan Dornick, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Michael, and a sister, Mrs. Hedwig Goeke, of Manitowoc and 
five grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church or United Heart Fund.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Stella Vetter, 
of Belvedere, Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Leo Van Dornick, of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Michael, and a sister, Mrs. Hedwig Goeke, of Manitowoc and 
five grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church or United Heart Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1976  P. 3


ERVIN WALTER VETTER

Ervin W. Vetter, age 88, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Sept. 6, 2004, at River's Bend. 
He was born April 2, 1916, in Valders, son of the late Walter and Pearl Peterson 
Vetter. On March 26, 1938, he married the former Violet Wicihouski in Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death Dec. 13, 1993. Ervin was employed as a molder at 
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 15 years. He then worked as a machinist at Burger 
Boat for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He was a 50-year member of the Carpenters & 
Molders Union. 
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Fred Vetter, Whitelaw; Steven 
and Joyce Vetter, Newton; Tim and Christine Vetter, Manitowoc; Mark Vetter, 
Wyoming; five daughters and sons-in-law: Nancy and Doug Voelker, Manitowoc; 
Patricia Vetter, Mississippi; Kay and Jerry Shimek, Manitowoc; Jodi and Michael 
Pokorski, Mishicot; Susan Vetter, Manitowoc; 35 grandchildren, many great-
grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and one sister and two brothers-in-law: 
Betty and Ralph Trefz and Orland Hall. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Elton, 
Eugene and Milton Vetter; three sisters: Delores Wojta, Lucille Hall and Hazel 
Waack; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Deacon Robert Drobka with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 until the time of 
service at 11:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


EUGENE O. VETTER

Eugene O. Vetter, 37, of 718 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
after a short illness.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Roekle will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Vetter was born Aug. 14, 1926, at Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and 
Pearl Peterson Vetter. He never married.
Surviving are three brothers, Ervin, Elton and Milton Vetter, of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Clarence Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Orland Hall of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Lawrence Wojta, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Ralph Trefz, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1963 P. 6
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[d. 09-05-1963 at Winnebago WI/age 37 yrs./bur. on Walter H. Vetter lot]


HAROLD H. VETTER

Harold H. Vetter, 65, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Friday evening, April 25, 
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born Jan. 8, 1915, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Fred 
and Laura Glasow Vetter. He married the former Irene Schultz, Oct. 2, 1937, 
at Manitowoc. They moved to Grimms in 1937 and farmed there until retirement. 
Mr. Vetter was a former member of the Reedsway Sportsman's Club.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and William 
Wallander of Whitelaw; two brothers, Edgar of Route 2, Reedsville, Gary of 
Apple Valley, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Lila) Barnes of Valders; a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Grace Vetter of Manitowoc Rapids; six grandchildren (private). He 
was preceded in death by his paretns and a brother, Roman.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon and Monday from 8 a.m. till the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1980 P.3
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[d. Green Bay, WI/husband of Irene F. Vetter]


HERMAN VETTER

Taken ill at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon while he was helping in 
the fields of his brother-in-law's farm, Herman Vetter, 67, died 
fifteen minutes later of a heart attack. He was assisting with the 
work on the William Commings, Jr., farm in the town of Liberty. 
The Vetter home is at 922 South 11th street.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 
o'clock on this evening, and at 10 o'clock Thursday morning it 
will be moved to the St. John's Evangelical church, of which Mr. 
Vetter was janitor. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 
2 p.m. from the church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Vetter was born on April 23, 1870, in the town of Liberty. He 
married Lizzie Commings on April 29, 1896, and the couple moved to 
Manitowoc from their farm 28 years ago. They lived in Two Rivers 
for three years. Mr. Vetter was a carpenter by trade, and he has 
been retired from that work during the last five years.
Survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. William Knuth of Denmark, 
three sons, Clarence, Elmer and Wilbert, all of Manitowoc, one brother, 
Fred of Valders, and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 3, 1937 P.2
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Herman Vetter, 67, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, fifteen 
minutes after being taken ill at the farm of his brother-in-law, 
William Commings, Jr., town of Liberty. The Vetter home is at 
922 South Eleventh street. Funeral services were held Thursday 
afternoon. Survivors are the widow, one daughter, three sons and 
a brother.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, August 6, 1937 P.2
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[bur. 08-05-1937/age 67 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Mrs. Louisa Vetter lot]


IRENE F. VETTER

Mrs. Harold H. (Irene) F. Vetter, 71, of 921A S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died 
early Saturday morning, July 17, at Holy Family Extended Care Facility.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman 
will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetter, was born April 15, 1911, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anthony 
and Mary Kaminski Schultz. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, attending 
St. Mary grade school and Manitowoc schools. She was married to Harold H. Vetter, 
Oct. 2, 1937, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 25, 1980. Mrs. Vetter 
farmed with her husband until retirement in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jane M. and William J. Wallander of 
Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Jenny Buran and Mrs. Christine Lutzke both of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Oscar (Caroline) Irion of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, 
Todd and Peggy Kiel of Valders, John and Sharon Wallander of Route 1, Valders, 
Warren, Tony, Kay and Beth Wallander of Whitelaw; a grandson, Aaron Wallander, 
nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by four brothers 
and two sisters.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock this 
Sunday afternoon. Prayer service 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening by Rev. Harold 
Berryman.
Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1982 P. 3
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[age 71 yrs/widow of Harold H. Vetter]


LINDA M. VETTER

Mrs. Arthur Vetter, 60, of 3001 Meadow lane, Manitowoc, died Monday at her home 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetter, nee Linda Kieselhorst, was born in Newton in 1890 and was married 
to Arthur Vetter in 1912. They moved to Manitowoc in 1923.
Survivors are the husband; mother, Mrs. Fred Kieselhorst of Newton; two brothers, 
Helmuth of Manitowoc and Werner of route 1, Manitowoc; three sisters, Miss Laura 
and Miss Carman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmer Loth of Wauwatosa.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1950   P. 2
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[d. 11-27-1950/age 60 yrs./bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vetter lot]


LOUISA VETTER

Mrs. Herman Vetter, 82, of 860 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical and Refomed 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Louisa Cummings was born in the Town of Liberty Dec. 28, 1877, 
daughter of the late William and Minnie Lippert Cummings. She was married 
April 29, 1896, to Herman Vetter and the couple farmed in the Town of Liberty 
until 1910, coming then to Manitowoc. She was an honorary member of the Ladies 
Aid Society of the church. Mr. Vetter died in 1938.
Surviving her are two sons, Elmer and Wilbert, and a daughter, Mrs. W.C. Knuth, 
of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, 
died in 1942.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1960  P. 19
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[d. 02-11-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Herman Vetter]


MARLENE P. VETTER

Marlene Vetter, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 
Vetter of 2309 Marshal street, died last night at the Holy Family 
hospital. She was born in this city in 1934. Survivors are the 
parents, a sister (private), and the grandparents.
Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 25, 1939 P.2
*******
[cause: encephalitis no bacteria found in spinal fluid/
bur. on Mrs. Louisa Vetter lot]


PAUL VETTER

Paul F. Vetter, 60, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital where he had been brought a short time previously after a coronary 
attack at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul Blaufus will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born Feb. 19, 1899, in the Town of Liberty, son of Peter and Augusta Post 
Vetter. He married the former Nettie LaBine July 17, 1926, and since 1945 had 
been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
Survivors include his wife; mother of Manitowoc; three brothers, Michael and 
Emil of Manitowoc and Arthur of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Hildegarde Stark of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Hedwig Goeke of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1959  P. 9 
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[d. 02-27-1959/age 60 yrs./bur. on Lester A. Daron lot]


PEARL VETTER

Mrs. Walter Vetter, 53, of 1718 South 27th street, died this morning 
at the Holy Family hospital. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran church here with the Rev. Armin Ro?k?e officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be removed from the Pfeffer 
funeral home to the church at 10 a.m. where it will lie in state until 
the time of services.
Mrs. Vetter, nee Pearl A. Petersen, was born in Cato in 1894 and lived 
in Valders before coming to Manitowoc in 1915. She was married to Walter 
Vetter in 1915.
Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Waack of route 1, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Orland Hall of route 5, Manitowoc, and Delores and Betty 
at home; four sons, Melvin of route 1, Valders, Ervin of Manitowoc, and 
Elton and Eugene at home; 10 grandchildren; brother, Elmer of Hartland; 
sister, Mrs. Alfred Madson of route 1, Manitowoc. 
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 28, 1948 P.2
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[d. 05-28-1948/age 53 yrs./wife of Walter Vetter]


RAYMOND FREDRICK VETTER

Raymond F. Vetter, age 74, of 1521 South 26th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
Sept. 17, 2004 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Raymond was born Oct. 20, 1929 in Valders, son of the late Hugo and Violet 
(Cordes) Valible Vetter. He grew up and was educated in the Manitowoc area. 
On July 31, 1948 he married Gerri Ziebell in Phoenix, Ariz. They celebrated 
56 years together. Raymond was an avid reader and he loved his dog, Flint. 
He was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife: Gerri, Manitowoc; two daughters: Patricia (Michael) 
Mecca and Michele (Randy) Siefer, all Manitowoc; a sister: Marilyn Porodish, 
Manitowoc, a sister-in-law: Pat Ziebell, Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren: Melissa 
(Rob) Buck, Michael, Jr. (Melissa) Mecca, Marcus (Rachael) Mecca, Mary Mecca 
and special friend, Greg Grotegut all Manitowoc; one great grandson: Aiden Buck, 
Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his 
parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his brother William. 
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at St. Paul 
Ev. Lutheran Church, 2601 South St., Manitowoc. Rev. Brian Staude will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to the time of service. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Vetter 
Family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


VIOLET B. VETTER

Violet B. Vetter, age 77, of 3303 Hecker Road, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
December 13, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The former Violet B. Wicihouski was born September 9, 1916, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Rose Jagodinski Wicihouski. She married Ervin W. Vetter, 
March 26, 1938, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Vetter was a lifelong Manitowoc resident.
Survivors include her husband, Ervin W. Vetter and nine children, Nancy (Douglas) 
Voelker, Manitowoc, Patricia Vetter (Robert) Luebke, Newton, Kay (Jerry) Shimek, 
Manitowoc, Fred Vetter, Stevens Point, Wis., Steven (Joyce) Vetter, Newton, Jodi 
(Michael) Pokorski, Mishicot, Tim Vetter, Manitowoc, Susan Vetter, Two Rivers, 
Mark Vetter, Newton; one sister, Sophie March, Manitowoc; one brother, Harry 
Wicihowski (sic), Manitowoc; 32 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren. She was 
also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
The family will greet friends and relatives at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 1993. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1993 P. A2


WALTER H. VETTER

Walter Herman Vetter, 71, of 718 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born Nov. 20, 1891, at Kaukauna, son of the late August 
and Louisa Lutzke Vetter. Dec. 12, 1915, he married Pearl Peterson at 
Gjerpen and the couple resided at Valders until 1925, coming to 
Manitowoc where Mr. Vetter was employed at Burger Boat Co. Inc., for 
31 years, retiring in February, 1958.
He was a member of Carpenters Local No. 849 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include four sons, Ervin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Elton, 
Milton and Eugene of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Waack 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Orland Hall and Mrs. Larry Wojta of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Ralph Trefz of Manitowoc; a brother, John of Newton; 
two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Free of Francis Creek and Mrs. Oscar 
Tomaschefsky of Rt. 1, Maribel; 20 grandchildren and six great grand-
children. His wife preceded him in death in 1948. He also was preceded 
in death by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to 
the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 17, 1962 P.11


WILBERT W. VETTER

Wilbert W. (Web) Vetter, 69, of 3501 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon July 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary 
attack.
Private family funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Revs. Philip 
Hoffmann and Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetter was born Oct. 22, 1910, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Herman 
and Louisa Cummings Vetter. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident, attended 
Manitowoc Public Schools and married Celia Skarvan June 7, 1939, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1973 he had been employed 
as a service representative for F.M.C. Corporation for more than 30 years. He 
was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706, 
the Seagulls and Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Celia and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Knuth of Manitowoc 
and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening, where an Eagles memorial service will be at 7 o'clock and a prayer 
service at 8 o'clock conducted by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1980 P.3


WILLIAM R. VETTER

Funeral services for Pfc. William Vetter, 18, son of Mrs. Edward 
Valible of route 5, Manitowoc, who was killed in the blast of a 
B-29 bomber at a California airbase August 5, will be held at 
2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. There 
will be military rites at the grave in Evergreen cemetery by the 
American Legion.
Private Vetter was a member of the base fire department who 
responded to the call after the bomber crashed and burned and 
was fatally injured by exploding bombs carried by the B-29.
The casket will arrive from the west coast this evening. Friends 
may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 12, 1950 P.2
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[d. at Fairfield-Suisun AFB, CA/G.A.R. lot]


AGNES VETTING

Mrs. George Vetting, 81, of 1016 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Agnes Madson, was born May 12, 1890, in the Town of Cato, 
daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Pederson Madson. She was married to 
George Vetting June 22, 1922, at Gjerpen Church, Town of Cato. The couple 
resided in the Town of Cato until 1925 coming to Manitowoc. She was a life 
member of the First Lutheran Women.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Elida) Wallace and 
Mrs. Martin (Gloria) Schrank, of Manitowoc; a brother, Palmer, of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren. A daughter, LaVerne, a brother and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, State Street 
entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the 
church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1972
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[d. 04-02-1972/age 81 yrs./wife of George H. Vetting]
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Madson-Vetting
Miss Agnes T. Madson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Madson of the town of 
Cato and George H. Vetting, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Vetting, Rural Route 1, 
were united in marriage on Friday the Rev. A.O. White officiating at the 
ceremony which took place at the home of the bride's parents. A wedding 
celebration was held last evening at Silver Lake with twenty couples present 
to assist in the festivities. Mr. and Mrs. Vetting will make their home on a 
farm.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 24, 1922 P.10


ALBERT VETTING

DEATH CLOSES FIFTEEN YEARS OF SUFFERINGS
Death yesterday came as a merciful deliverance to Albert Vetting, prominent 
Manitowoc business man bringing to an end his life of nearly 67 years, 15 
years of which had been spent in patient suffering and during more than a 
year of which he had been bedridden. His passing was a deliverance from 
years of untold sufferings through which he had borne up courageously. The 
deceasedwould have reached his sixty-seventh year had he lived until October
21.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 927 South Fourteenth street,
Wednesday afternoon at 2, interment will be made at Evergreen. Mr. Vetting
was a member of the Modern Woodmen, and it is probably that body will
attend the last rites.
Mr. Vetting was born in Newton and had made this county his home for life.
At an early age he removed to this city where he was to enjoy success as a
business man. His early training brought him into the cooper's trade, from
which he changed to painter and some years ago he took over an interest in
the Palace laundry, with which organization he was connected at the time
of death.
Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Sarah Vetting, nee Downs, whom he wedded on
February 4, 1911. One sister, Mrs. John Herzog of this city also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 12, 1927  p.2
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[cause: debility-locomotor ataxia]


ARNO VETTING

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1892:
Death on Mon. of the 5 yr. 9 mo. old Arno Vetting, son of Albert Vetting
and grandchild of our fellow citizen Carl Gelbke. The child, who had lost 
his mother 4 yrs. ago, died of pneumonia. The burial took place today in 
the city cemetery.
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[Arno VETTING/bur. 01-07-1892/age 5 yrs./cause: pneumonia/
son of Bertha Gelbke Vetting]


ARTHUR A. VETTING

Arthur A. Vetting, 80, of 2813 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetting was born May 5, 1888, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Herman and Sophie Hoefner Vetting. He married Frieda
Kieselhorst Dec. 5, 1914, and farmed in the Town of Newton until retirement 
in 1956. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 5, 1964.
Mr. Vetting had also been employed at Manitowoc Seed Co.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Edward, of Charlevoix, Mich.; two 
daughters, Mrs. Roland Bierman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck of 
Cato; a brother, Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ida Wernecke of 
Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this 
Monday evening and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken 
to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 19, 1968
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[d. 08-17-1968/age 80 yrs.]
(05 May 1888/Aug 1968/SSDI)


BERTHA VETTING

Mrs. Vetting, daughter of Mr. Chas. Gelbke, died at her residence in this city 
yesterday morning. She leaves a husband and child to mourn her loss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., May 15, 1888 page 3
*******
Mrs. Albert Vetting of this city died on Sunday night last. 
She was a daughter of Carl Gelbke.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 17, 1888
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[cause: heart disease]


BRUNO VETTING

Bruno Vetting, 90, of 8433 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 3, at 
North Ridge Care Center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded by American 
Legion Drews Bleser Post Number 88.
Mr. Vetting was born October 27, 1893, in the township of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late William and Ida Bremer Vetting. Mr. Vetting grew up and was educated 
in local schools there. He served in the United States Army during World War II, 
serving overseas. Mr. Vetting was a dairy farmer all his life, retiring in 1954. 
He also operated a Custom Thrashing Machine for 27 years. He married the former 
Elfrida Fischer on October 14, 1925, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. Mr. Vetting was a charter member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 
and American Legion Drews Bleser Number 88.
Survivors include his wife, Elfrida; three sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and 
Bernice Vetting of rural Manitowoc, Kenneth and Dorothy Vetting of California and 
Gordon and Karen Vetting of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; two daughters and a son-in-law, 
Jeanette and Edward Lang of rural Manitowoc and Charlotte Carmichael of Indiana; 
five brothers, George Vetting of Manitowoc, Hugo Vetting of rural Manitowoc, Reiny 
Vetting of Manitowoc, Harold Vetting of Manitowoc and Victor Vetting of Florida; a 
sister, Esther Herwig of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Herbert Hoefner of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by a brother and three sisters.
Friends may call at the church after 9 a.m. until the hour of services on Friday. 
There will no (sic) Thursday evening visitation at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1984 P. 3
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[husband of Elfrida Vetting]


ELDA A. VETTING

Mrs. Harold (Elda A.) Vetting, 78, of 1401 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Monday evening, October 30, 1989 at her residence. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran church Rev. Arno J. 
Wolfgramm will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting was born September 8, 1911 in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Martha Lindemann Schrank. She grew up and was educated in 
the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, moving to Manitowoc as a young woman. She 
married Harold Vetting on June 7, 1936 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. Mrs. Vetting was an Avon Representative for nearly 20 years. She was 
a very active person at the Senior Center, Manitowoc Public Library and a local 
craft group. Mrs. Vetting was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church and a member of the Evening Circle of the church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Donald 
Frisque of Shawano, Wisconsin; a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Debra Vetting 
of Appleton, Wisconsin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Elroy and Marion Schrank 
of Manitowoc, Martin and Gloria Schrank of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Delores and Kenneth Korte of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Priscilla Schrank of 
Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Deborah Frisque, Paul Frisque, Jacqueline Vetting, 
Elizabeth Vetting, Ryan Borgwardt, Ross Borgwardt, nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Schrank.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm 
Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service. Memorials 
may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High 
School.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 31, 1989 page B6
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[wife of Harold Vetting]


ELEANOR VETTING

Mrs. Hugo (Eleanor) Vetting, 70, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Eleanor Sorenson, was born May 12, 1903, at Valders, daughter 
of the late Peter and Martha Gilbertson Sorenson. She attended Valders school 
and Manitowoc Business College. She was married to Hugo Vetting Oct. 18, 1924, 
at Valders. She was a life member of Manitowoc County Historical Society. Mr. 
and Mrs. Vetting donated the farm which is the present site of the Society. She 
was a member of St. John Ladies Group.
Survivors include her husband, a son, James, and daughter, Mrs. John (Jean), 
Faville, of Plymouth; four sisters, Mrs. Ted Skattebo, Mrs. Arthur Guetschow, 
Mrs. Elmer Hecker and Mrs. Margaret Edwards, and four grandchildren. A son, 
Peter, a daughter, Eunice Ann, and five brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock 
this Friday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and from 12:30 p.m. at the 
church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1973  P. 3
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[Eleanor D. Vetting/d. 09-27-1973/age 70 yrs./wife of Hugo Vetting]
********
Notes from Valders
Miss Eleanor Sorenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sorenson, was quietly 
married Saturday afternoon a week ago at the home of the bride to Hugo Vetting 
of Manitowoc in the presence of immediate relatives, Rev. Espeseth officiating. 
The bride was employed at the office of the East Wisconsin Trustee company as 
a stenographer for the past four years. Mr. and Mrs. Vetting will reside in 
Manitowoc where the groom is employed.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1924


ELFRIDA H. VETTING

Elfrida H. Vetting, age 93, formerly of 8433 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon, September 23, 1994, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 26, 1994, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
She was born July 4, 1901, in the township of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late August and Ida Conrad Fischer. She grew up in the township 
of Manitowoc Rapids attending local schools and lived there most of her life. She 
and her husband farmed in the township of Manitowoc Rapids all their lives. She 
was married to Bruno Vetting on October 14, 1926, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at Newtonburg. He preceded her in death July 3, 1984. She was a charter member 
of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, a past member of the Ladies Aide Society. 
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Bernice Vetting, rural 
Manitowoc, Kenneth and Dorothy Vetting, California, Gordon and Karen Vetting, 
Wauwatosa; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jeanette and Edward Lang, rural Manitowoc, 
Charlotte Carmichael, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-
law, Harold Vetting, Shawano; one sister-in-law, Leona Vetting, Florida; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one sister, 
Linda Hoefner. 
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 12 noon until the time of services at 
2 p.m. 
Memorials would be appreciated for Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1994 p.A2
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[widow of Bruno Vetting]


ESTHER M. VETTING

Mrs. Reinhart (Esther) Vetting, 77, of 1106 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Aug. 24 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Esther Kraczak, was born May 21, 1905, at Two Rivers. She 
was married to Reinhart Vetting Oct. 4, 1959, at Manitowoc. She had been 
employed at Schuette Bros. Department Store until her retirement. Mrs. Vetting 
was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Ruth Circle of the 
church.
Survivors include her husband, Reinhart, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday, and at the church Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1982  P. 3
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[wife of Reinhart G. Vetting]


EUNICE ANN VETTING

DEATH CLAIMS GIRL OF FIVE
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Vetting Dies Today 
Eunice Ann Vetting, five years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Vetting, 
1225 South Twelfth street, died at the residence at 9:45 a.m., today as 
preparations were made for an operation.
The funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 
o’clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. The Rev. R. B. Walden will officiate 
and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Eunice was born in Manitowoc May 21, 1928. Besides the parents, brother, 
(private), a sister (private), and the grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William 
Vetting of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sorenson, Valders. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1933   P. 2
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[bur. 07-17-1933/age 5 yrs/cause: convulsions cardiac failure/
bur. on Hugo Vetting lot]


FRIEDA A. VETTING

Mrs. Arthur Vetting, 80, who resided with a son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Fredda Kieselhorst, was born Sept. 15, 1891, in the 
Town of Newton, daughter of the late John and Minnie Kiesow Kieselhorst. 
She was married to Arthur Vetting Dec. 5, 1914, in the Town of Newton. 
The couple farmed in the Town of Newton. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1968.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Charlevoix, Mich.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Roland Bierman, of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck, of 
Rt. 1, Cato; a brother, Edward of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Ella 
Rusch, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and three great grand-
children. A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
5 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church after noon Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 22, 1972
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[d. 02-21-1972/age 80 yrs./widow of Arthur A. Vetting]


GEORGE VETTING

Mr. George H. Vetting, 95, formerly of 1016 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, Feb. 6, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 1:30 pm Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Richard Lind and Rev. Karen Hanson will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetting was born Nov. 26, 1890 in the town of Newton, son of the late 
William and Ida Bremer Vetting. He attended schools in the Newton area. He 
married Agnes Madson, June 22, 1922 at Gjerpen. Mr. Vetting was employed 
with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a Machine Operator for 30 years, 
retiring in 1959. He was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Gloria and Martin Schrank 
of Manitowoc and Elida Wallace of Manitowoc; four brothers and three sisters-
in-law, Hugo Vetting, Reinhardt Vetting and Harold and Elda Vetting, all of 
Manitowoc, Victor and Leona Vetting of Florida and a sister-in-law, Frieda 
Vetting of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Clarence Herwig 
of Wauwatosa; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday and 
Monday from 9 am to 11 am and from noon until the time of services at the 
church. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 8, 1986 page 3
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[widower of Agnes Vetting]


GERHARDT VETTING

Gerhardt Vetting, 44, of 4343 Kostner Ave., Chicago, died Tuesday
evening at Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.  The
Drews-Bleser American Legion Post 88 will conduct graveside
military rites.
He was born Dec. 7, 1916, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Emil
and Mathilda Larson Vetting.  He married Eunice Wiger June 8, 1948,
in the Town of Cato.  The family resided in that township until three
years ago when it moved to Chicago.  He served in Company C of the
701 Military Police Btn. During World War II and gained rank of sergeant.
He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Surviving are his wife; five brothers; Eugene of Milwaukee, Ervin of
Manitowoc, Herbert and Clarence of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Arnold of
Nekoosa; and three sisters, Mrs. Ferdinance Kieselhorst of Rt. 1,
Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Pollen and Mrs. E. C. Schroeder of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, October 4, 1961  pg. T-5
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[d. Chicago IL/bur. on Mrs. Eunice Vetting lot]


HAROLD V. VETTING

Harold V. Vetting, age 89, formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday evening, May 10, 
1996, at Birch Hill Nursing Healthcare (sic) Center, Shawano, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 1996, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Bitter and Rev. James F. 
Naumann will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Harold was born June 16, 1906, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
William and Ida Bremer Vetting. He grew up and was educated in the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids. He married Elda Schrank June 27, 1936, at St. John's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Newtonberg (sic). Harold worked on the family farm and later he 
worked parttime as a sheriff's deputy. During World War II he was employed at the 
Manitowoc Shipyards and later he worked as a custodian at the Manitowoc Savings 
Bank and did lawn service in the Manitowoc area. For 23 years before his retirement 
in 1976 he served as custodian at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and School.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Donald Frisque, Shawano; a 
son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Debra Vetting, Appleton; six grandchildren, 
Deborah and her husband, Daniel Witte, Paul and his wife, Kristi Frisque, Jacqueline 
and Elizabeth Vetting, Ryan and Ross Borgwardt; one great-granddaughter, Deanna 
Witte. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his wife Elda on October 30, 1989, his parents, four sisters, 
and six brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5-8 p.m. this Monday evening, and Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the hour 
of service.
Memorials would be appreciated for First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or 
Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1996 P. A2
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[d. at Shawano WI/widower of Elda Vetting]


HELEN VETTING

Miss Helena Vetting, 82, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at the home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Vetting was born May 2, 1892, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the 
late William and Ida Bremer Vetting. She was graduated from Norwegian-
American Hospital, Chicago, with the Class of 1920 as a registered nurse.
Survivors include six brothers, George, Harold and H.G. Vetting, of 
Manitowoc, R. G. Vetting, of Manitowoc, Bruno and Hugo, of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, and Victor, of Saginaw, Mich. A sister, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) 
Herwig, of Wauwatosa and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time 
of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, December 18, 1974
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[d. 12-17-1974/age 82 yrs./bur. on William Vetting lot]


HERMAN VETTING

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL 
Herman Vetting, 74, Dies At Home Last Evening 
Herman Vetting, 74, died at his home, 1412 Madison street, Thursday evening 
following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 
1:30 from the home and at 2 o’clock from the German Lutheran church, the Rev. 
Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Manitowoc Nov. 1, 1860. He spent most of his life 
farming in the town of Newton. Seven years ago he retired and moved to 
Manitowoc. He was married to Sophia Hoeffner 49 years ago. His widow survives 
him.
Survivors, besides the widow, include a daughter, Mrs. Fred Wernecke of Newton; 
two sons, Arthur of Newton and Louis of this city; three brothers, William of 
Manitowoc, Fred of Denver, and Emil of Rapids; and two sisters, Mrs. George 
Anderson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louise Schneider of Wauwatosa. 
The body will be removed to the home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1934  P. 2
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[bur. 9-24-1934/age 73 yrs/cause: chronic parenchymatous/bur. on Sophie Vetting lot]


HUGO VETTING

Mr. Hugo A. Vetting, 90, formerly of 924 Pine Crest Lane, died Wednesday, July 20, 
1988 at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 27, at 
7 pm at Pine Crest Historical Village. Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with 
cremation having taken place.
Mr. Vetting was born September 18, 1897 at Newton, Wisconsin, son of the late 
William and Ida Bremer Vetting. He attended schools in the Manitowoc Rapids area. 
Mr. Vetting was employed at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company for 
47 1/2 years, retiring in 1967. He married Eleanore Sorsenson on October 18, 
1924 at Valders. She preceded him in death in 1973. Mr. Vetting was a member of 
St. John United Church of Christ, the Isaac Walton League, Wisconsin State 
Historical Society and the Manitowoc Rifle and Pistol Club.
Friends may call at Pine Crest Historical Village 6:30 pm Wednesday to the time 
of services at 7 pm. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. Mr. Vetting 
requests in lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the church of the donor's 
choice. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 22, 1988 page 15
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Notes from Valders
Miss Eleanor Sorenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sorenson, was quietly 
married Saturday afternoon a week ago at the home of the bride to Hugo Vetting 
of Manitowoc in the presence of immediate relatives, Rev. Espeseth officiating. 
The bride was employed at the office of the East Wisconsin Trustee company as 
a stenographer for the past four years. Mr. and Mrs. Vetting will reside in 
Manitowoc where the groom is employed.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1924


IDA VETTING    (d. 1940)

Mrs. William Vetting, 72, of 1905 South 10th street, died at her home yesterday 
afternoon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 
2 o’clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be made 
in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Ida Bremer, was born December 27, 1867 in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids. She married William Vetting 52 years ago. The couple operated a cheese 
factory in the town of Newton. Thirty-eight years ago they moved to a farm in the 
town of Manitowoc Rapids and twelve years ago moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vetting died 
six years ago.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Helen Vetting of Chicago, and Mrw. C. J. 
Herwig of Wauwatosa; seven sons, Walter, George, Bruno, Hugo, Reinhart and Harold 
of Manitowoc and Victor of Saginaw, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Vetter and Mrs. 
Olaf Knutson of Valders; and twenty grandchildren.
The body will be taken to the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1940   P. 2
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[d. 08-08-1940/age 71 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on William Vetting lot]


LAVERNE VETTING

Funeral services for Miss LaVerne Vetting, 41, of 4970 Marine Dr., Chicago, 
Ill., formerly of 1016 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 
at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She died Friday from injuries received when struck by a hit and run driver 
as she stepped off a bus at Chicago.
Miss Vetting was born Oct.  26, 1926, at Manitowoc, daughter of George and 
Agnes Madsen Vetting. She attended local schools and is a Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, Class of 1945, graduate. She was a graduate of Gradwahl School of 
Medical Technology, St. Louis, Mo. Miss Vetting had been employed in the 
research department of the University of Illinois for 12 years and was a 
laboratory technician in the Northwestern Medical Center, Chicago.
Survivors include her parents and two sisters, Mrs. LeRoy Wallace and Mrs. 
Martin Schrank, of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 p.m. 
Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. Memorials may be made 
to First Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 13, 1967  P. 10 
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[d. 11-10-1967 at Chicago IL/age 41 yrs./female/bur. on George H. Vetting lot]


LOTTIE VETTING

Mrs. Walter Vetting, 64 (photo), of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday noon at the 
home of a daughter, Mrs. Milton Schwalbe, also of Rt. 1, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Newtonburg, the Rev. Samuel J. Kugler officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Charlotte Tech in Manitowoc on March 31, 1892. On Dec. 29, 1915, 
she was married to Walter Vetting and the couple settled on the present farm 
home. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1955. She was a member 
of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Milton Schwalbe and Mrs. Leona Murphy 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. O. C. Helgeson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Guy Hoveland 
of DeSmet, S.D.; two brothers, Elmer and Herbert Tech of Manitowoc and six 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, 
Manitowoc, after __ p.m. Sunday to 10  a.m. Monday when the body will be taken 
to the church to lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1956  P. 18 
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[Charlotte/d. 12-21-1956/age 64 yrs./cause: heart attack]
(Charlotte Vetting/d. 12/21/1956, Buried: 12/24/1956/from records of St.
John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
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Married
Miss Charlotte Tech and Mr. Walter Vetting were married yesterday at the parsonage 
of the German Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Machmueller. The 
attendants were Miss Lena Vetting and Mr. Hubert Tech. Mr. and Mrs. Vetting left 
in the afternoon for Milwaukee on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make 
their home at the Rapids.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 30, 1915


LOUISA C. VETTING

Following an operation, which she underwent Friday last week at Holy 
Family Hospital, Mrs. Vetting, wife of Albert Vetting, died Monday 
evening. Mr. Vetting is a partner of the local Palace Laundry. The 
deceased, a daughter of Mr. Jacob Mathaeus here, was only 47. In 
addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by her parents, 
2 brothers and a sister.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1909
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Mrs. Albert Vetting died at the Holy Family hospital Tuesday night, following 
an operation for appendicitis. She was 47 years of age and was a daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Matthaeus, Washington street. She is survived by her husband, 
parents, two brothers, and a sister, Mrs. W. J. Guetzlow. The brothers and sister 
reside at Kiel. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 25, 1909
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MRS. A. VETTING DEAD
Operation Proves Unavailing to Save Life of Southside Woman
Four days after an operation which had been thought but little dangerous, Mrs. 
Albert Vetting, a well known Southside resident, died at the Holy Family Hospital 
Tuesday night. Mrs. Vetting had not been well for some time and an operation was 
decided upon last week and death followed within a short time. Mrs. Vetting was 
47 years of age and is survived by her husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob 
Mathies, one brother and a sister at Kiel and a brother at New Holstein. Mrs. 
Vetting was a woman of true worth whose friends will sincerely deplore her death 
and will sympathize with the bereaved family. The body was taken to the family 
home on So. Fifteenth Street and the funeral will probably be held Friday or 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Feb. 24, 1909
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A funeral cortege, blocks in length, followed the body of the late Mrs. A. Vetting 
to its last resting place at Evergreen Cemetery Friday afternoon and sincere sorrow 
was manifested by friends who attended. The funeral was held from the late home on 
15th Street in charge of Rev. Mentzner.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 27 1909 page 3

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IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Louisa C. Vetting, deceased.
Notice To Creditors:
Letters of administration on said estate having been issued to Albert Vetting on the 6th day of March A.D. 1909, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims, of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 14th day of September, A.D., 1909, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed.
Dated March 6th 1909.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 11, 1909 P. 4
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IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Louisa C. Vetting, deceased.
Notice To Creditors:
Letters of administration on said estate having been issued to Albert Vetting on the 6th day of March A.D. 1909, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 14th day of September, A.D., 1909, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed.
Dated March 6 1909.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 25, 1909 P. 4

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[bur. 02-26-1909/cause: peritonitis]


LOUIS H. VETTING    (d. 1970)

Louis H. Vetting, 85, of 824 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Phipps Memorial Chapel 
of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetting was born Sept. 30, 1885, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Herman and Sophie Hoefner Vetting. He attended schools in 
Manitowoc County and was graduated from Manitowoc County and was graduated 
from Manitowoc Business College. He married Lydia Levenhagen June 19, 1910, 
at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1967. Mr. Vetting served as 
president of the American Exchange Bank from 1924 to 1932, and director of 
the First National Bank, Manitowoc. He also served as secretary-treasurer 
of the Manitowoc Seed Co. until his retirement in 1960. He was a member of 
the Manitowoc Elks Club No. 687, the Rotary Club, the Garden Club, and also 
a 50-year member of the Travelers Protective Assn.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Lucille) Shobelt of Sault St. 
Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Mrs. Fred (Winifred) Tendick of Milwaukee. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 
to 9 p.m. Wednesday, until noon Thursday and at the chapel until the time 
of services.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1970  P. 15
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[widower of Lydia Vetting]
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(The following obituary is for his daughter)
Winifred Vetting Tendick, a resident of Deerfield Beach, Florida, since 1971, 
died of cancer at a Boca Raton Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 27, 1986. 
Mrs. Tendick was born September 26, 1915 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Lydia 
and Louis Vetting. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1933 and attended 
Milwaukee Downer College and Prospect Hall. Mrs. Tendick was married in Manitowoc 
on October 27, 1937 to Fred B. Tendick. The couple lived in Bronxville, N.Y., 
Grosse Point, Michigan and Milwaukee until 1971. 
Survivors include her husband; a sister, Mrs. R.W. (Lucille) Jirkiow and many 
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. There will be 
cremation and no memorial service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Aug. 30, 1986 page 13


LYDIA L. VETTING

Mrs. Louis H Vetting, 81, of 824 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday noon at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial 
Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase 
Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, nee Lydia Levenhagen, was born Sept. 14, 1886, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frederick and Charlotte Hiller 
Levenhagen. She was married to Mr. Vetting June 29, 1910, at 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Vetting was a member of the Ladies Aid of the 
church, and the Elks Auxiliary.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl 
(Lucille) Schobelt of Sault St. Marie, Ontario, and Mrs. Fred 
(Winifred) Tendick, of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, of 
Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A daughter, four sisters and four 
brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 5 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 17, 1967
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[d. 10-16-1967/age 81 yrs./wife of Louis H. Vetting]


MARY LEE VETTING

Mrs. Jerome A. Mary Lee Vetting nee Schmidt, 38, of 960 Rosemere circle, 
Manitowoc, died Sunday, Sept 16, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel J. Felton and Rev. William J. Eberhardy will 
concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vetting, was born Aug. 31, 1946, at West Bend, Wis., daughter of Leander J. 
and the late Melanie Wolf Schmidt. She grew up and was educated at West Bend and 
was a 1964 graduate of West Bend High School. Mary Lee obtained her L.P.N. degree 
in 1967 from Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing at Milwaukee. She was 
employed at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee and then at St. Joseph Community Hospital 
at West Bend until her marriage. She was married to Jerome A. Vetting, May 10, 1969, 
at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend. Mrs. Vetting, has been a Manitowoc 
resident since 1969 and had been employed at Pediatrics Department at Holy Family 
Hospital. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and was very active 
in the Catholic Junior League, having served as an officer. Mrs. Vetting was also 
a member of Holy Innocents Home-School Association.
Survivors include her husband, Jerome; two sons, Brad and Troy at home; a daughter, 
Stacie Lyn at home; her parents, Leander J. and Catherine A. Schmidt of West Bend; 
five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Curtis (Judy) Schmidt of West Bend, Lee 
Schmidt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jerome Schmidt of Milwaukee and Dr. Robert (Jane) 
Schmidt of Richmond, Va; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Mabel 
Vetting of Manitowoc; a stepsister, Catherine Noyes of West Bend; two stepbrothers, 
Steven and Mark Wollner of West Bend; three brothers-in-law, Edward (Linda) Vetting, 
Wayne and Lary Vetting all of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her mother, 
Melanie Wolf Schmidt, Sept. 27, 1959.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be 8 p.m. by Deacon Doanld 
Gigure. Memorials may be made to Pediatrics Department of Holy Family Hospital.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1984 P. 3


PETER VETTING

Peter Vetting, 34, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Family Heritage Home, 
Manitowoc, where he lived the past year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetting was born Jan. 11, 1935, at Manitowoc, son of Hugo and Eleanor Sorenson 
Vetting. He attended Garfield School and was a member of St. John United Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include the parents; a sister, (private), of Glenbeaulah; a brother, 
(private); maternal grandmother, Mrs. Peter Sorenson, of Manitowoc and nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1969  P. 3
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[William Peter/d. 06-08-1969/age 34 yrs./bur. on Hugo Vetting lot]


REINHART G. VETTING

Reinhart G. Vetting, age 90, a Manitowoc resident, who presently was residing 
at St. Mary’s Home, Mnaitowoc, died Wednesday, September 30, 1992, at St. 
Mary’s Home.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Friday, October 2, 1992, at Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Phil Kenas will officiate with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born October 3, 1901, in Manitowoc Rapid, son of the late William and Ida 
Breimer Vetting. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army 
from October 1942 until February 1943. He married the former Esther Krajeck Soit on 
October 4, 1959, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on August 24, 1982. Mr. 
Vetting began his employment at the age of 16, at Schuette Brothers Dept. Store, 
Manitowoc, for 65 years, retiring in 1978 as Assistant General Manager. He was a 
member of the Wes (sic) United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Harold Vetting, Shawano; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bruno 
Vetting, Manitowoc, Mrs. Victor Vetting, Fla.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Hugo, Victor, 
George, Brno and Walter, and four sisters, Helene, Esther, Hattie and Dora.
Friends may call at the Wesley United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. Friday October 2, 
1992 until the time of services at 7 p.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, October 1, 1992 P. A2
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[widower of Esther Vetting]


SARAH VETTING

MRS. VETTING DIES TUESDAY
Widow of Pioneer Laundry Operator Was 78
Mrs. Sarah Vetting, 78, widow of the late Albert Vetting, pioneer Manitowoc
laundry opertor, died Sunday of complications at her home, 927 South 14th
street, and was removed to the hospital where her condition became critical
Monday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home in
charge of the Rev. A.W. Barnlund of St. Paul's M.E. church, of which the
deceased was a devout member. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Sarah Curran, was born in Manchester,
England, in 1855 and came to this country with her parents as a child. The
family settled at Mount Vernon, Ohio where she grew to womanhood and was 
married there to Frank Downs. On the death of her husband she came to
Manitowoc and was married here in February, 1911 to Albert Vetting, prop-
ietor of a laundry here. He died several years ago.
Four sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Tuesberg, city, Mrs. Julius Kusser, Sandusky,
Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Stokes, Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Mrs. Rufus Kingsbury,
Akron, Ohio, and one brother, Thomas Curran of Toledo, Ohio, survive.
In addition to her membership in the St. Paul's M.E. church Mrs. Vetting
was a member of the Dorcas society and the Women's Foreign Missionary
society of the church.
The remains may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral at the Pfeffer
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 5, 1933  p.2
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[cause: cancer large colon/bur. on Albert Vetting lot]


SOPHIE VETTING

Mrs. Herman Vetting, 89, of 1412 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient the past six weeks. 
Funeral services will be held at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church 
at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Sophia Hoeffner on Jan. 4, 1865, in the Town of Newton and on 
Dec. 5, 1884, was married to Herman Vetting. The couple settled on a farm in 
Newton and in 1928 they retired and came to Manitowoc. 
She was preceded in death by her husband and survivors include a daughter, Mrs. 
Fred Wernecke of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; two sons, Louis and Arthur of Manitowoc; and 
a brother, Ernest of Manitowoc; in addition to eight grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1954   P. 13
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[d. 10-15-1954/age 89 yrs.]


WALTER VETTING

Walter Vetting, 67 (photo) of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack shortly afternoon Wednesday while doing carpenter work on a new home 
at St. Nazianz. Arthur Broeckert, the owner, had left the house for dinner 
while Vetting was engaged in fitting a door. When Broeckert returned he found 
Vetting on the floor still clutching a plan in his hand.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. F. C. Knueppel will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vetting was born Feb. 4, 1868, in the Town of Newton and on Dec. 29, 1915, 
married the former Charlotte Tech at Manitowoc. The couple since resided at 
Rt. 1. He was a member of the Building and Construction Trades Dept. American 
Federation of Labor.
Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Milton Schwalbe and Mrs. Leona 
Murphy of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. O. C. Hegeson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Guy Hovland 
of DeSmet, S.D.; six brothers, Bruno and Hugo of Manitowoc Rapids, George, 
Reinhardt and Harold of Manitowoc and Victor of Saginaw, Mich.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Clarence Herwig of Wauwatosa and Miss Helene Vetting of Chicago; and six 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ninth Street 
Chapel of the funeral home. At that time the casket will be moved to the church, 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1955  P. 17 
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[d. 09-28-1955/age 67 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
(Walter Louis Frederick Vetting/d. 09/28/1955, Buried: 10/01/1955/from records
of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
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Married
Miss Charlotte Tech and Mr. Walter Vetting were married yesterday at the parsonage 
of the German Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Machmueller. The 
attendants were Miss Lena Vetting and Mr. Hubert Tech. Mr. and Mrs. Vetting left 
in the afternoon for Milwaukee on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will make 
their home at the Rapids.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 30, 1915


WILLIAM VETTING

WM. VETTING DEATH AT 72 
Pioneer Farmer, Cheesemaker To Be Buried Thursday 
William Vetting, 72, pioneer farmer and cheesemaker, died Monday. He had been 
in failing health for a long time and was a patient at the hospital for the 
past four weeks.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 1905 South 10th 
street, and at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church. Interment will be at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in this city in 1862 and in later years moved to Manitowoc 
Rapids where he operated a cheese factory near English Lake for 19 years later 
engaging in farming in that township.
Mr. Vetting established a record for high grade cheese and took a number of 
blue ribbon awards at national expositions in the early years of the present 
century. He retired from active business four years ago and moved to 1905 South 
10th street in this city to reside.
The deceased was married to Ida Bremer in 1887. Survivors are his widow, two 
daughters, Helene, Chicago and Mrs. Clarence Herwig, Wauwatosa, Wis.; seven sons, 
Walter, George, Bruno, Hugo, of this county, Reinhardt and Harold at home and 
Victor who resides in Michigan; two brothers, Fred of Denver, Colo., and Emil, 
route 1, Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. George Anderson, city, and Mrs. Louise 
Schneider, Milwaukee. There are also 15 grandchildren.
The body was removed to the home on South 10th street this afternoon from the 
Wattawa, Urbnaek and Schlei funeral home and may be viewed there up to the hour 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1934 P. 9 
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[bur. 10-18-1934/age 72 yrs/cause: coronary thrombosis]