AUGUST H. VOIGT Lumberman A. Voigt, Dies VALDERS-August H. Voigt, 82, owner and operator of A.H. Voigt Lumber Co. for 40 years, died Sunday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Maple Grove. Voigt had been in the lumber and elevator business over 60 years, having operated a business at Potter before taking over the Valders business 40 years ago. For the past 10 years he had been in semi-retirement. Voigt was born April 4, 1882, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Fred and Dorothea Blievernicht Voigt. He married the former Clara Kasper July 4, 1905, at Potter. He was a former treasurer of Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, and a former director of Valders State Bank. He is survived by his wife, a son, Lester, of Valders, a sister, Mrs. Alma Schmidt, of Sheboygan and two grandchildren. Twin daughters, five brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 13, 1964 P. 7 ******* [bur. on Lester F. Voigt lot]
CARL H. VOIGT Carl August Voigt Baptism • Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898 Name Carl August Voigt Gender Male Birth Date 1 Jun Baptism Date 7. Jun 1818 (7 Jun 1818) Baptism Place Charite Kirche,Berlin Stadt,Brandenburg,Prussia Mother Charlotte Dorothee Voigt Or Loewidt FHL Film Number 70414, 70415, 70416 "Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898" ***** Carl Vogt Military • U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 Name Carl Vogt Birth Year abt 1819 Place of Birth Germany Age on 1 July 1863 44 Race White Residence Manitowoc, Wisconsin Congressional District 5th Class 2 "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865" ***** Chas Frucht Census • 1860 United States Federal Census Name Chas Frucht [Chas Voigt] Age 42 Birth Year 1818 Gender Male Race White Birth Place Prussia Home in 1860 Manitowoc Ward 3, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Post Office Manitowoc Dwelling Number 526 Family Number 520 Occupation Laborer Real Estate Value 200 Inferred Spouse Caroline Frucht Inferred Child Henry Frucht; Augusta Frucht Household members Name Age Chas Frucht 42 Caroline Frucht 42 Augusta Frucht 13 Henry Frucht 15 "1860 United States Federal Census" ***** [August (Carl) VOGT/bur. 07-10-1868]
CAROLINA VOIGT Caroline Vorght Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907 Name: Caroline Vorght Death Date: 16 May 1895 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Volume: 03 Page Number: 0025 Reel: 050 Image: 0133 Index Volume: 02 Sequence Number: 402593 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907" ***** Caroline Voight Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Caroline Voight Color: White Sex: Female Age: 76 Father: Brandenburg Mother: Brandenburg Occupation: Housewife Birthplace: Germany Husband: Carl Voigt Birth Date: 20 Jan 1818 Death Date: 16 May 1895 Death County: Wisconsin, USA Cause of Death: Sustained an injury to head from a fall Burial Place: Evergreen city cemetery Other: Fell down stairs "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004" ***** [VOGT] [age 77 yrs.]
CLARA E. VOIGT Mrs. A.H. Voigt, 89, of Valders, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Clara Kasper was born Oct. 23, 1879, at Hilbert, daughter of the late Jacob and Clothilda DonGeyso Kasper. She was married to August Voigt July 4, 1905, at Potter. Her husband operated the Voigt Lumber Co., at Valders and died July 12, 1954. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Lester of Valders and two grandchildren. Twin daughters, five sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 14, 1969 P. 7 ******* [d. 07-14-1969/age 89 yrs./widow of August H. Voigt/bur. on Lester F. Voigt lot]
ELMER T. VOIGT Elmer T. Voigt, 67, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Voigt was born Sept. 15, 1896, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Louis and Ida Zorn Voigt. He married the former Elsie Valleskey June 1, 1918, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. He was president of Collins State Bank for 17 years, insurance agent for Meeme Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for 28 years, a member of the Guernsey Sire Selection Committee for Badger Breeders at Shawano for 12 years, owner of a registered Guernsey herd for 45 years (sold last May), showing cattle at the State Fair and Manitowoc County Fair, former member (25 years) and treasurer of the Collins Fire Dept., former member of the Poplar Grove school board, former chairman of PMA in Manitowoc County for many years, and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He was manager of A.H. Voigt Lumber Co., Collins. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Oliver and Lloyd Voigt of Manitowoc and Victor Voigt at home; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Gloria) Smith of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward (Beverly) Meyer of Milwaukee; a brother, Harvey Voigt of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Viola) Mahloch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Raymond (Elsie) Pankratz of St. Nazianz; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday and until 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, and from noon until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1964 P. 37 ******* [d. 1-22-1964/age 67 yrs.]
ELSIE C. VOIGT Elsie C. Voigt, 89, formerly of Valders, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:30 am Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Voigt was born Feb. 19, 1896, at Collins, daughter of the late Gustave and Fredericka Matznick Valleskey. She attended Popelar Grove School and Collins School. She was married to Elmer T. Voigt, June 1, 1918 at Collins. Mrs. Voigt was a member of Valders and Collins Homemakers, a former 4-H Leader of the Rockland Sunshine club, Valders Senior Citizens and ALCW -FLCW. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Oliver and Ione of Manitowoc, Lloyd and Verna Mae of Manitowoc and Victor and Christine of Reedsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Richard C. Smith of Manitowoc and Beverly and Edward Meyer of Milwaukee; a sister, Selma Allhiser of Shawano; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1964, a daughter, Carola, five brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday from 10:30 am until the time of services at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1985 page 3 ********* [widow of Elmer Voigt]
ELVA M. VOIGT Elva M. Voigt, 71, of Valders, died Sunday afternoon, March 31, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Private family services will be held Wednesday morning with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Voigt was born October 16, 1913, at Brooks, Minnesota, daughter of the late Peter and Olga Duesing Hansen. She was formerly employed by Valders Telephone Company. She marreid Lester Voigt on August 1, 1939, at Valders. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Arden and Karen Voigt of rural Valders; a daughter and son-in-law, Ardith and John Kupsch of Valders; two sisters, Leona Hansen and Clarissa Hansen, both of Rosemeade, California; three grandchildren, Austin Voigt and Corey and Jordan Kupsch and other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester and a brother, Everett Hansen. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1985 P. 3 ********* [widow of Lester F. Voigt]
IDA VOIGT Mrs. Ida Voigt, 89, of Collins died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran (Our Saviour) Church at Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. She was born Nov. 23, 1872, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Zorn. She was married to Louis T. Voigt of Collins Nov. 24, 1895. Her husband was a cheesemaker and later operated a lumber yard and furniture store at Collins. He died Dec. 14, 1940. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving are two sons, Elmer of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and Harvey of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Mahlock of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elsie Pankratz of St. Nazianz; brother, John Zorn of Elkhart Lake; sister, Mrs. Anna Rupenthal of Hilbert; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Farley funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 7, 1961 P. 25 ******* [d. 12-07-1961/age 89 yrs./widow of Louis T. Voigt]
LESTER F. VOIGT Lester F. Voigt, 70, of Valders, died Saturday morning, November 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Philemon Hensel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Voigt was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Calumet County, son of the late August H. and Clara Kasper Voigt. He was graduated from Valders High School and Lawrence University and was owner and operator of Voigt Lumber Company, Valders, for more than 50 years. He married Elva Hansen Aug. 1, 1939, at Valders. Mr. Voigt was a 25 year member of Manitowoc Marine Band, former organist of Grace Lutheran Church, a founding officer of Valder's Improvement Associatin, officer of Valders State Bank and a member of National Lumbermen's Association and Wisconsin Retail Association. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Arden and Karen Voigt of Rotue 2, Reedsville, a daughter and son-in-law, Ardith and John Kupsch of Valders and two grandchildren (private). Friends may call at Chrisitanson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and at the church from noon Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1980 P.3
LOUIS T. VOIGT LOUIS VOIGT, COUNTY BOARD MEMBER, DIES Was Chairman of Town of Rockland; Served on Board For Nine Years Chairman Louis T. Voigt, 70, of Rockland, veteran County Board member and prominent banker and merchant in the village of Collins, died early today at his home. Mr. Voigt had been active in county and town affairs until Tuesday, Dec. 3, when he was stricken with a heart ailment while attending a Rockland town meeting. He was taken to his home but failed to rally. Nine Years on Board He served nine years on the County Board from Rockland and at the last session, which closed two weeks ago at the court house, was a member of the Finance Committee, the board’s most important group. For 35 years he had been active in the business life of Collins, operating his own store and lumber yard and heading the Collins State Bank. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services will probably be held Saturday afternoon from the home in Collins. Members of the County Board will act as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Voigt was born in Schleswig in 1870 and was a lifelong resident of the county. When a young man he learned the cheesemaking business and for years operated a cheese factory in Schleswig. Thirty-five years ago he moved to Collins where he established a general mercantile store. He also embarked in the lumber business, opening a yard that supplied the territory in the vicinity of Collins. One of the organizers of the Collins State Bank, he served as a director and in recent years has been president of the institution. He also served several terms on the school board and was at one time a trustee of the St. Peters church, near Collins. He was a member of the Collins fire department from the time it was organized. Widow Survives Mr. Voigt was named chairman of Rockland in the spring of 1931 and has represented his town on the County Board each succeeding year. In addition to membership on the Finance Committee he was also on the Judiciary and Resolutions Committees. Survivors are the widow, the former Ida Zorn, whom he married 45 years ago; two sons, Elmer and Harvey of Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Mahloch of this city, and Mrs. Raymond Pankratz of Valders; four brothers, Theodore and Armie of Louis Corners, William of Cleveland, August of Valders; sister, Mrs. Henry Schmidt of Louis Corners; and 10 grandchildren. The body was moved to the Meiselwitz funeral home at Kiel and later will be taken to the Voigt home in Collins. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1940 P. 15 ******** [d. 12-11-1940/age 70 yrs.]
LUDMILLA CAROLINE (TRUTTSCHEL) VOIGT Mrs. Reuben (Ludmilla C.) Voigt, 74, of 920 E. Birch Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 19, at her home. Funeral servies will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David A Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Voigt, nee Ludmilla Truttschel, was born June 17, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Ladwig Truttschel. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and was a resident of Manitowoc County all her life. She was married to Reuben G. Voigt Aug. 5, 1931, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Oct. 1, 1951. She had been employed at Schuette Bros. Department Store many years, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Voigt was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Ladies Guild of the church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Dolores Voigt of Cleveland, S.C.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Forrest Hubbard of Lansing, Ill., Marilyn and Donald Pagels of Two Rivers and Diana and Michael Brull of Manitowoc; two brothers, E. Bert Truttschel of Manitowoc and Paul Truttschel of Florida; 14 grandchildren and a great grandson. Nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday, then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 1981 P. 3 *********** [widow of Reuben Voigt]
REUBEN VOIGT Reuben G. Voigt, 46 (photo), a Manitowoc city bus driver for the past eight years, died at his home on Magnolia Ave., Manitowoc, Monday afternoon after an illness of two months. Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. John Walker, of the Wesley Methodist church, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, in 1905, Mr. Voigt came to Manitowoc shortly before his marriage to the former Ludmilla Truttschel in 1931. In addition to his work with the Safe Way Motor Coach company, he had been active for seven years as a deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective association and the Sheriff and Deputies association of the county. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, and a son (Private); three brothers, Irvin of Huntsville, Mo., Leslie of the town of Carlton, and Elmer of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 2, 1951 P. 12 ****** [bur. 10-04-1951/age 46 yrs.]
EDWARD C. VOLKEMA Edward C. Volkema, 44, of 1125 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four and a half days. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John L. Landowski celebrating the requiem Mass. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Volkema was born Jan. 4, 1920, at Grand Rapids, Mich., son of the late Albert Volkema and Mrs. Alena Nelson. He married Florence Kowalewsky Jan. 29, 1944, at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1963 Volkema was a pipefitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors are the wife, a daughter, three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a mother, a sister, Mrs. Edward Mielcarek, and a brother, Wilfred, of Manistee, Mich. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1964 P. 11 ********* [d. 3-24-1964/age 44 yrs.]
JAMES VOLKEMA James W. Volkema, age 60, of Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. James was born on Oct. 30, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward C. and Florence (Kowalewski) Volkema. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. James served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. James was a supervisor at Mirro Company for many years, but most recently he was employed with the Herald Times Reporter/ Lakeshore Chronicle. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, two brothers and sisters- in-law, nine nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Barney and Clara Kowalewski and his paternal grandparents: Albert and Alena Nelson. Funeral Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 731. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, until the time of service at noon. James was an avid Packer fan and will be missed by all who knew him. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2009"
ADOLPH VOLLENDORF (d. 1928) DEATH, AS UMPIRE, CALLS “JIM” OUT STAR BASEBALL PLAYER OF 90’S PASSES AWAY Adolph Vollendorf, Local Man Who Was In Big Game Years Ago, Dies At Age of 54 Adolph “Jim” Vollendorf, stone cutter by trade, but who achieved no little fame and a trial in the “big show” when he pitched the Manitowoc ball club to a 4 to 2 victory over Connie Mack and his Milwaukee Brewers, in the late 90s in a historic battle on the old west side grounds, died Saturday evening, at the hospital here. He was 54 years of age and has been an invalid for a number of years. Given a trial by the Milwaukee team in the American Association after his south paw slants had tamed Connie Mack and his team. Vollendorf was later sent to the Denver club in the Western league, where he pitched for three or four years as a member of that club. He then returned to Manitowoc to pitch and manage a local semi-pro club, and after his playing days were over returned to his trade of a stone cutter. Born in Manitowoc November 17, 1874, Adolph Vollendorf obtained an education in the schools here and early embranced the stone cutting trade, which he followed, and at the same time played sand lot ball in Manitowoc. He started out as an outfielder and then took to infielding, covering second base. In the early nineties his playing attracted the attention of the scouts from the Michigan State league and he was signed up to play with Flint in that circuit. Finally that circuit went under and Vollendorf returned to Manitowoc and joined the local team which was establishing quite a reputation at the tag end of the season by defeating all the crack teams in the state. After the Association race had closed at Milwaukee, Connie Mack, now one of the owners and the manager of the Philadelphia Athletes in the American League, took his team, the Brewers, on a barnstorming trip and a game was arranged for Manitowoc at the old west side grounds. Signed by Milwaukee In that game “Jim” Vollendorf pitched for the local and among others of the team in that game were William and Thorval Torrison, Tony Framer, Charles Schuette and Runkel in the infield and Wm. Rathsack, John Johnson and Frank Rosenfelder in the outfield. LaFleuer was Vollendorf’s catcher. “Jim” had everything that afternoon, and Connie Mack and his team simply could not touch his left handed offerings. Mack himself caught for Milwaukee, while big Pete Dowling pitched. At the end of the eighth inning, with Manitowoc in front 4 to 2, Mack took his team off the field, with an excuse that he was getting the worst of the umpiring. But fans here still maintain that it was simply a ruse of Mack to avoid the humility of having his team beaten by a tem from “up there in the woods.” After the game Mack called Vollendorf and arranged to have him report to Milwaukee the following spring. He did so but Mack had an abundance of pitching talent that year and so he shipped the local man to Denver in the Western league. There he pitched for three seasons and later played in the outfield, on account of his hitting. Returns Here to Manage Team It was after his playing days in the Western league that he returned to Manitowoc to pitch for and manage a team here for a season or two. Then his arm went back on him and he quit the game to resume his trade—that of a stonecutter. For a number of years he was employed by the city. In past years his illness prevented him from continuing his trade. In 1902 he was married to Miss Josephine Peterek who with sons Adolph Jr., 17, and Reynold, 16, survive. One brother, Emil Vollendorf, and two sisters, Mrs. Victor Klingholz and Mrs. Joseph P. Breuer also survive. The remains may be viewed this evening at the Frazier mortuary, Chicago and Ninth streets, and the funeral services will be held from that place Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock, Rev. Hood officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, November 26, 1928 P. 2 ******** [bur. 11-27-1928/age 54 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
ADOLPH W. VOLLENDORF (d. 2002) Adolph W. Vollendorf, age 90, of 801 N. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate with private burial of his cremated remains on Monday, April 29, 2002 at Evergreen Cemetery. Adolph was born Aug. 18, 1911 at Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph and Josephine Peterik Vollendorf. He grew up in Manitowoc attending local schools and graduated from Lincoln in 1929. He attended Manitowoc Business College and worked at Manitowoc Engineering and Eastman Manufacturing Company, Manitowoc, retiring in 1976. He married Inga Tveten on May 24, 1940 at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Adolph was a very active member of First Lutheran Church, charter member and past president of the Golden K Kiwanis club, Manitowoc. He was violinist for the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra for many years. Adolph was also a volunteer driver for the Red Cross and active at the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include his wife: Inga, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: James and Betty Vollendorf of Gretna, La.; one daughter: Mary Jo Vollendorf, Charlottesville, Va.; three grandsons: Erik and Sean Vollendorf, Aaron and his wife Rita Webb; one great grandson: Isaac Webb; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Antoinette Vollendorf, Manitowoc; and Guy and Joan Pfeiffer, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Adolph was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Reynold. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra or Golden K Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 2002 P. A3 ******* [cremation] ******** Inga Tveten is Married By Candlelight, at 7:30 o'clock last night, Miss Inga A. Tveten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morten Tveten, 1916 Rankin street, and Adolph Vollendorf, Cleveland avenue, exchanged their nuptial vows, the ceremony read by the Rev. Ernest Zoerb at the First Luthern church. The couple were unattended, and Rufin Boyd played organ music during the ceremony. The bride wore for her wedding a yellow redingote ensemble, white accessories and a corsage of gardenias Immediately after the ceremony the couple left on their wedding trip and they will return to be at home after May 30th at 720A Cleveland avenue. Mr. Vollendorf is with the Aluminum Goods, Mfg. Co. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 25, 1940 P. 21
ANTOINETTE VOLLENDORF Antionette(sic) "Toni" Vollendorf, age 86, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, who formerly resided with her daughter, entered eternal rest Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2006, at the care center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Loren Lindeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Antionette was born on April 19, 1919, in Mishicot, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Anna Barta Meyer. In past years she was employed at the Elbow Room restaurant prior to her retirement. On Aug. 1, 1936, she married Reynold Vollendorf in Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death June 21, 1976. She is survived by her daughter: Norma Dreger, Manitowoc; two sisters: Clara Dickerson, Florida; Emma Oakley, Manitowoc; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband: Reynold, in 1976; two sisters; and one brother. Her family will honor her with a celebration of her life at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2006
AUGUSTA VOLLENDORF (d. 1934) INVALID DIES AT HER SON'S Mrs. Otto Vollendorf, 69, To be Buried Saturday Mrs. Otto Vollendorf, 69, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her son, Marvin Vollendorf, 921 South 20th street. She had been an invalid for years. The body was removed to the residence late this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Services will be held there Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Vollendorf's maiden name was Augusta Luschow. She was born at Lake Mills, Wis., Feb. 14, 1865. Forty-eight years ago she was married to Mr. Vollendorf at Marion, Wis. They came here to make their home and they also resided at Kaukauna for several years. They returned to Manitowoc in 1900. Mr. Vollendorf died in 1926. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. William Krainik, Manitowoc; four sons, John, William and Marvin, Manitowoc, and Dr. Harvey, Sheboygan; two brothers, John Hoeppner, Wausau, and Walter Hoeppner, Glennie, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Andrew Miller, Merrill, Wis.; and nine grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 28, 1934 P.9 ******* [cause: gangrene left leg and acute myocarditis/bur. on Otto Vollendorf lot]
BABY VOLLENDORF (d. 1903) Babe Dies Within An Hour Of Birth Within an hour after its entrance into this world Monday morning a little child born to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vollendorf of South 12 street, passed out of it into the world beyond. The mother is very low. Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1903 *********** Vollendorf Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Vollendorf Gender Female Death Date 21 Dec 1903 Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 0 Birth Date 21 Dec 1903 Race White Father's Name A. Vollendorf Father's Birthplace Manitowoc Mother's Name Emma Piluck Mother's Birthplace Manitowoc "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch Vollendorf, 21 Dec 1903; citing Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
BABY VOLLENDORF (d. 1909) Friends will sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vollendorf who are called upon to mourn the death of their infant daughter, the babe living but a day. The funeral was held from the home on Marshall street Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 3, 1909 P. 1 ******* [cause: premature]
BEN VOLLENDORF (d. 1926) LOSES LIFE WHILE ON DUCK HUNT B. VOLLENDORF LOSES LIFE ON PORTAGE BAY Breaks Through Ice and Carried Down—to Bring Body Here Benjamin O. Vollendorf, former Manitowoc man who for years has been superin- tendent with the Ford automobile company interests at L’Anse, Mich., met death by drowning on Portage bay, near Chassel last evening, messages to relative here early today bring news of the tragedy. The body of Mr. Vollendorf, which was recovered within a short time, will be brought here for burial and will arrive in the city tonight. Funeral announcement will be made later. News of the tragedy came as a great shock to the family and friends here. Mr. Vollendorf is a son of Mrs. Otto Vollendorf South 20th street and was here a few months ago for the funeral of his father. Was on Duck Hunt Mr. Vollendorf, who was superintendent of the wood department of the Ford Auto Co. at L’Anse and Pequaming, Mich., was starting on a duck hunting trip accompanied by Dr. Winkler and Chester Ratellic of L’Anse, the three having gone to Chassel, a lumber camp, late yesterday and had started to cross Portage bay on the ice when the fatal accident happened. Mr. Vollendorf who wore high top boots and carried a pack plunged through the ice when it gave way and his body did not come to the surface. His two companions, also precipitated into the water saved themselves by grasping the edge of the ice and succeeded in reaching safety but Mr. Vollendorf, weighted by heavy clothing and the pack, sank instantly. The two survivors of the accident, secured help from the camp and the body of Mr. Vollendorf was recovered but too late to resuscitate him. The body was taken to L’Anse and prepare for shipment here. Held Important Position Benjamin Otto Vollendorf was born in this city June 14, 1888 and graduated from the old West High in 1906. He learned the electrical engineering trade with the Anderson company here and later was employed with the Aluminum Goods Company for several years and then located in northern Michigan where he was employed with several large mining concerns. When the Ford Motor Co. established its plant at Iron Mountain Mr. Vollendorf became associated with the company and had advanced rapidly to become superintendent of the mills at L’Anse and Peqauming, which position he held at his death. During the war Mr. Vollendorf was in the naval service as an engineer and upon his return to Iron Mountain became associated with E.C. Kinford, related to the Ford family and advanced to superintendency in a few years. Leaves Wife and Family Mr. Vollendorf was married to Flossie Wilke, of this city, on January 11, 1915 and his wife and two children Phyllis and Mayo, survive him at L’Anse. His mother, four brothers, John., William and Marvin, this city and Dr. Harvey Vollendorf of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. William Krainik, this city, also survive. Mr. Vollendorf was a member of the local Masonic lodge. He was well and favorably known and his tragic death is received with keen sorrow by a host of friends. Manitowoc Herald News, November 13, 1926 P. 3 ******** Funeral of B.O. Vollendorf From Temple The body of Ben Vollendorf, who was drowned near L'Anse, Mich., Friday afternoon, arrived here Saturday night. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, from the Masonic temple and will be in charge of the local lodge with Rev. Schreiber as chaplain. The body will be taken to the temple tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock and will lie in state until the hour of the service set for 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 15, 1926 P.2 ******** A marriage license has been issued to Ben Vollendorf and Miss Flossie Wilke. The wedding is to be celebrated Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 8, 1915 P. 3 ********* Friends of Ben Vollendorf and bride showered the couple with rice and well wishes at the Northwestern station this morning when the bridal pair departed for Chicago on their honeymoon. There was a gathering of thirty friends and relatives who buried the couple under a storm of rice and old shoes, emblems of good luck. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915 P. 3
BENNY VOLLENDORF (d. 1920) An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Vollendorf of Ironwood, Mich., died at the hospital here last night. Mrs. Vollendorf and the babe have been in the hospital since its birth. Manitowoc Herald News, September 25, 1920 P. 4 ****** [Ben J F Vollendorf/bur. 09-25-1920/cause: shock following operation/ bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
BESSY VOLLENDORF The youngest child of Otto Vollendorf died at Kaukauna last week. The remains were brought here for interment. Manitowoc Pilot, January 4, 1894 ******** [Bessie Vollendorf/bur. 01-01-1894/age 7 months/cause: whooping cough] [Burial register has Bessie Vollendorf, female, age 7 months, born and died in Kaukauna Wi, cause of death: whooping cough, $2.00]
CARRIE M. VOLLENDORF Mrs. Harvey (Carrie Vollendorf, 78, formerly of 719 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday Morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathlic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vollendorf, nee Carrie Richdorf, was born Nov. 29, 1895, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Keehan Richdorf. She was married to Dr. Harvey Vollendorf Aug. 5, 1922, at Milwaukee, moving to Manitowoc in 1932. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1959. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, (private); two brothers, Dr. L.F. Richdorf, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Dr. M. L. Richdorf, of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. F. J. (Mayme) Rohde, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Joseph (Cecelia) Kelley, of Janesville. Two brothers, Matt and John, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o’clock this Firday afternoon, where a parish vigil service will be held at 7:30 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1974 P. 14 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey (Carre) (sic) Vollendorf, 78, formerly of 719 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, are tentatively scheduled for Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Friday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1974 P.20 ********* [widow of Harvey H. Vollendorf] (b. Nov. 24, 1895/SSDI)
EMIL VOLLENDORF Emil Vollendorf, 81 (above), of 1418 Columbus street, former street commissioner, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. F. C. St.Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Vollendorf was born in this city in 1865 and in 1892 married Miss Mary Handl. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1942. Mr. and Mrs. Vollendorf lived in Chicago for nine years following their marriage and then returned to Manitowoc where Mr. Vollendorf served 19 years as street commissioner. He left this employ to take a position as foreman for county highway construction crews. He retired 12 years ago. Survivors are his wife; a son Roy of this city; sister, Mrs. Joseph Breuer of this city; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1947 P. 2 ******** [d. 01-06-1947/age 81 yrs]
FLOSSIE VOLLENDORF Mrs. Flossie Vollendorf, 72, of 18541 W. Moreland Rd., Detroit, Mich., died Friday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vollendorf, the former Flossie Wilke, was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilke. She was graduated from the Third Ward High School and in 1914 was married to Ben O. Vollendorf at Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1926. Survivors are a son, William Mayo Vollendorf, of Wayne, Mich., a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Burrell, and a sister, Essie, of Detroit and seven grandchildren Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1965 P. 14 ******* [d. 02-26-1965 at Detroit MI/age 70 yrs./widow of Benjamin O. Vollendorf/ bur. on John F. Wilkie lot] ******* A marriage license has been issued to Ben Vollendorf and Miss Flossie Wilke. The wedding is to be celebrated Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 8, 1915 P. 3 ********* Friends of Ben Vollendorf and bride showered the couple with rice and well wishes at the Northwestern station this morning when the bridal pair departed for Chicago on their honeymoon. There was a gathering of thirty friends and relatives who buried the couple under a storm of rice and old shoes, emblems of good luck. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915 P. 3
FRED VOLLENDORF (d. 1898) City and County: The child of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Vollendorf died in Chicago and will be brought here to-day for burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 24, 1898 pg. 3 ******** [age 8 yrs./cause: La Grippe]
ELAINE VOLLENDORF Mrs. Elaine D. Vollendorf, age 74, of 910 E. Cedar Ave., Manitowoc, Wis., died Thursday, October 8, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, Wis. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 1992, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Hugh Anderson will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born March 28, 1918, in Manitowoc, Wis. Daughter of the late Joseph and Irenz Warren Marshek, she attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1936. She married Robert O. Vollendorf July 3, 1941, in Manitowoc, Wis. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1963. She was a member of the First Presbyterain (sic) Church and served as a Deaconess at the church and and in the church's choir. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two children, Robert C. (Deanne) Vollendorf, Mary (Peter) Breivogel, all of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, John and Amy Vollendorf, John and Heidi Breivogel; also other relatives and friends including her special friend Virginia Fuller. Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church, Saturday, 10 a.m. until the time of services. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 8, 1992 P. A2 ********* [widow of Robert Vollendorf]
GEORGE VOLLENDORF SWITCHMAN KILLED George Vollendorf, well known as “Dick”, a switchman in the Chicago & Northwestern Railway yards for years past, met his death under a switch engine in the yards Sunday evening. Vollendorf had just set three cars on a siding and was walking along ahead of the engine. The heel of his shoe caught in a frog. The engine was close behind and he tried frantically to jerk his shoe clear. Engineer Dickman saw his terrible position and did everything in his power to stop the locomotive but with only a few yards of space the engine could not be brought to a standstill and it slowly rolled over the unfortunate man and virtually cut his body in two. Death must have been instantaneous. He is survived by his widow and two children, Raymond, 15 and Norma, 13. The funeral is being held this afternoon from the home at 817 South 17th St. Rev. Grether officiates at the home and the Royal League at Evergreen. Vollendorf was a star third baseman when Manitowoc had one of the best semi-pro teams in the state, being not only a fine fielder but a leader at batting. He played professional ball later in the Southern league. For a long time he was a member of the city fire department and of late years has been at the more remunerative task of railroad switchman. He was 77 years of age and a fine, industrious, intelligent citizen who had a host of friends who grieve over his untimely and tragic death. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 4, 1919 ******** [bur. 09-04-1919/cause: r.r. accident]
HARVEY H. VOLLENDORF Dr. Vollendorf, City Dentist, Is Dead at 64 Dr. Harvey H. Vollendorf, 64, city dentist, active conservationist and prominent horticulturist, died early Monday evening at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He resided at 719 N. Fifth St. Dr. and Mrs. Vollendorf had been planning to travel to Florida to spend the holiday season with their son, (private), at Indian Rocks Beach when he was stricken and removed to the hospital. Dr. Vollendorf, a graduate of Marquette University Dental School, had served as dentist for the City of Manitowoc since his election in that capacity by the City Council in April of 1939. He began May 1 of that year and served uninterruptedly until his illness. For many years Dr. Vollendorf was interested in conservation and horticulture, and his activities in both of these fields won for him state honors. In 1946 he was awarded the Broughton Award, the Izaak Walton recognition for outstanding service in Wisconsin conservation. The doctor was a charter member of the Men’s Garden Club of the city, which he served as president in 1952, and a member of the Manitowoc Garden Club of which he was president in 1947. Native of Kaukauna For a number of years he had helped arrange tours of gardens in the city and area and had gained considerable favorable attention for his work in cultivated chrysanthemums. He authored a variety of papers on flowers and conservation. Dr. Vollendorf was born at Kaukauna Nov. 26, 1894, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vollendorf. He came to Manitowoc as a young man and attended and was graduated from West Side High school. He had been employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. for a short time prior to enrolling at Marquette. He married Carrie Richdorf at Milwaukee Aug. 5, 1922, and the couple moved to Sheboygan where the doctor opened a dental office, remaining there until 1932 and moving then to Manitowoc. While at Sheboygan he served as adjutant and vice commander of Prescott-Bayens American Legion Post. He was a veteran of World War I and achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Cavalry. Dr. Vollendorf was a member of Manitowoc County Dental Assn., American Dental Assn., the Wisconsin Division of Izaak Walton League, of which he was president in 1942; the Manitowoc County Chapter of the League which he served 7-1/2 years as secretary; Manitowoc Garden Club, Men’s Garden Club, Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88 and a member and a director of the Kiwanis Club. Funeral Thursday He also was a member of the Central States Dahlia Society, National Chrysanthemum Society and Larrabee Sportsmen’s Club. Dr. Vollendorf was a 32nd degree Mason. Surviving him are his wife and son, two brothers, Marvin and William, and a sister, Mrs. William Kranik, of the city. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where there will be Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Dr. Vollendorf will be accorded military rites by the Legion post at graveside. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1959 P. 9
HENRIETTA VOLLENDORF Mrs. John Vollendorf, 73, of 2423 Liberty Pl., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been in ill health since January. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Vollendorf was born Henrietta Zowlweg(sic) Aug. 3, 1893, at Chicago, daughter of William and Caroline Stahl Zowlweg. She came to Manitowoc with her parents when she was a child and attended Manitowoc schools. She was married to John Vollendorf June 19, 1913, and they resided at Manitowoc. Her husband, who died in 1948, was employed by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. Survivors are three sons, Robert, of Manitowoc, Henry, of Philadelphia, and Jack, of Boulder, Colo; a sister, Mrs. John Peters, of Manitowoc; a brother, Walter Hendries of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. The casket will be closed. A memorial has been established in Mrs. Vollendorf’s name. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 27, 1966 P. 7 ******* [widow of John Vollendorf] ******** TWO COUPLES WEDDED AT SAME CEREMONY B. Jacobs Home on Clark St. Scene of Double Wedding A double wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jacobs, Clark Street, this morning, Miss Etta Zollweg, a niece of Mrs. Jacobs, becoming the bride of John Vollendorf and Miss Lydia Krueger, a friends of the bride, wedded Edward Braunel. Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated at the ceremony which was attended only by relatives. Plans of the young people to escape friends and keep the marriage a secret until they could depart on their honeymoon were frustrated by friends who decorated the automobile which carried the two couples to Branch with a large placard "Just Married and Oh so Happy". The four principals to the double event are all well and favorably known and have a host of friends who will join in wishing them happiness. Mr. Vollendorf is an employe of the Northwestern Road and Mr. Braunel is a plumber. Both couples will reside in the city making their homes on Western Avenue. Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 19, 1913 page 1
IDA VOLLENDORF Our friend M. Vollendorf lost his next youngest child, last week; the very largely attended funeral is the best evidence of the high regard entertained for the sorrowing parents. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, February 9, 1871 pg. 1 *********** (From 1870 Manitowoc ward 3 census: Martin Volendolph age 41; wife Fredrica 38; Martin 14; Minnie 12; Otto 7; Amiel 5; Ida 3; Emma 1) (Note: This was probably Ida because Emma has a separate entry with location and no date and Emma was the youngest, not next to youngest)
INGA A. VOLLENDORF Inga Anna Vollendorf, age 90, born in Oslo, Norway, passed away in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Her parents were Morten and Mary Tveten. Inga was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Morten. Inga was a member and former employee of First Lutheran Church. She was especially fond of Door County. Inga resided in Manitowoc until moving to Virginia in 2005. Private burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, honorariums should be sent to Peter's Pantry or First Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 23, 2009
JOHN M. VOLLENDORF John Martin Vollendorf, 58, of 1424 Madison street, veteran North Western road employee and active when a young man in athletics, died suddenly of a heart attack at Waukesha Sunday. He and his wife had gone to that city Friday to visit relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Vollendorf was born at Kaukauna in 1889 and accompanied his parents to this city. He was graduated from the old west side high school in 1905. He was the pitcher and his brother, Ben, the catcher on the high school team that won the city championship for three straight years. Later he played center on the Altman Flowers, a city basketball five that annexed a number of titles. After finishing school he entered the employ of the North Western road first as a car checker and later as a clerk and for a number of years had been a switchman in the local yards. He was a member of the old Company H of the Second regiment, Wisconsin national guard. He was affiliated with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. In 1913 he married Miss Henrietta Zollweg. She survives with three sons, John Jr., and Robert of this city and Henry of Salisbury, MD.; three brothers, Dr. Harvey Vollendorf, William and Marvin, all of this city; sister, Mrs. William Krainik of this city. The body may be viewed at the mortuary until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1948 P. 2 ******* [d. 02-01-1948/age 58 yrs] ******* SWITCHMAN IS INJURED AT CALUMET YDS. John Vollendorf, employed as a switchman for the Northwestern road, had a close call to losing a foot yesterday when he was injured while at work in the Calumet yards with is crew. Vollendorf was aiding in ?? railing a car that had left the tracks and was using a switch frog when in some manner his foot was caught under the frog while the heavy weight of the car was being lifted. It was at first feared that the foot had been crushed so badly that amputation would be necessary., the shoe being completely cut to shreds but when Vollendorf was taken to the hospital it was found that the injury was less serious and it was said today that while he would be incapacitated for a month the foot would be saved and he would not be permanently crippled. Mr. Vollendorf was taken to his home later. He is a son of Otto Vollendorf and is married and resides at Fifteenth and Madison streets. He has been employed by the Northwestern for several years. Manitowoc Herald News, April 21, 1920 p.1 ********* TWO COUPLES WEDDED AT SAME CEREMONY B. Jacobs Home on Clark St. Scene of Double Wedding A double wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jacobs, Clark Street, this morning, Miss Etta Zollweg, a niece of Mrs. Jacobs, becoming the bride of John Vollendorf and Miss Lydia Krueger, a friends of the bride, wedded Edward Braunel. Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated at the ceremony which was attended only by relatives. Plans of the young people to escape friends and keep the marriage a secret until they could depart on their honeymoon were frustrated by friends who decorated the automobile which carried the two couples to Branch with a large placard "Just Married and Oh so Happy". The four principals to the double event are all well and favorably known and have a host of friends who will join in wishing them happiness. Mr. Vollendorf is an employe of the Northwestern Road and Mr. Braunel is a plumber. Both couples will reside in the city making their homes on Western Avenue. Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 19, 1913 page 1
JOSEPHINE VOLLENDORF HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL Mrs. Josephine Vollendorf To Be Buried Monday Mrs. Josephine Vollendorf, aged 59, 502 York street, died last night following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. William Grace officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, nee Josephine Petrick, was born March 12, 1875 at Tisch Mills. She was married to Adolph Vollendorf in 1902. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Reynold and Adolph of Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters. The body will lie at the Frazier Mortuary from Saturday afternoon until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 11, 1934 P.2 ******* [bur. 5-14-1934/age 59 yr/cause: apoplexy arterio-sclerosis/ bur. on Ad. Vollendorf lot]
LOLA EVA (PETERSON) VOLLENDORF Mrs. Lola E. Vollendorf, age 95, of 921 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, March 7, at Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Lola Peterson was born Oct. 11, 1903 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Metzger Peterson. Lola graduated from the Manitowoc High School in 1921. On September 16, 1924 she was married to Marvin H. Vollendorf in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1979. She was a member of First Prebyterian (sic) and was a former Sunday School teacher for many years. Life member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #196, former member of Eastern Star Auxiliary, former member of Memorial Hospital Auxillary (sic) and also volunteered as a receptionist at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc High School Class of 1921 reunion secretary, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Ceil Peterson of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Royal Peterson Sr., Joseph Peterson Jr., and Harold Peterson. Two sisters Gladys Petersen, Calla Weber. Relatives and friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:30 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated for First Presbyterian Church. Jens Family Funeral Services is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 1999 P. A2
MARTIN VOLLENDORF (d. 1898) In Death's Embrace. Martin Vollendorf died at Milwaukee yesterday in the hospital where he was taken for treatment about a week ago. He had been suffering for some time past from a cancerous growth on the pleura and an operation for its removal was decided upon. The operation took place yesterday and the ordeal proved to be more than the patient could endure for he breathed his last before the surgeons completed their labors. The deceased was born in Mecklenburg in 1828. He came to America in 1855 and almost immediately afterward to Manitowoc, where he had resided continuously up to the time of his death. He was widely known throughout this section and was universally respected. Eight children survive him; Martin, Adolph, George, Mrs. Victor Klingholz, Mrs. Joseph Beuer, Mrs. Minnie Klusen, all of this city, Emil of Chicago, and Otto of Kaukauna. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 30, 1898 P. 1 ******* The funeral of Martin Vollendorf will be held to-morrow afternoon from his home on 15th street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4 ******* Mr. Emil Vollendorf of Chicago is in the city to attend the funeral of his father. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4 ******* Laid to Rest. The remains of Martin Vollendorf were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery this afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Sons of Herman, Justice Falge reading the impressive burial service and concluding with a few touching words of eulogy upon the character of the departed brother. The Freier Sengerbund and the Concordia Singing society attended in a body and rendered appropriate musical numbers. Mr. Emil Vollendorf and wife of Chicago, Mr. Otto Vollendorf and wife of Kaukauna, Mr. and Mrs. Tausler, Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, of Kaukauna, were here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 2, 1898 P. 4 ******* [cause: carcinoma of the stomach]
MARVIN H. VOLLENDORF Marvin H. Vollendorf, 82, of 921 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 13, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vollendorf was born March 2, 1897, in Kaukauna, son of the late Otto and Augusta Luschow Vollendorf. Mr. Vollendorf attended schools in Manitowoc after the family moved her ein 1900. He married Lola Peterson Sept. 16, 1924, in Manitowoc. He was a switchman for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, retiring in 1962. Mr. Vollendorf was a World War I veteran; a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge F & AM number 65, a lfe member of the Order of the Eastern Star number 196; a member of the Senior Citizens; and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors include his wife, Lola; a brother-in-law, William L. Krainik of Manitowoc; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and until the time of services on Wednesday. Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1979 P. 3 ********* [d. 13 Aug 1979/age 82 yrs]
MARY VOLLENDORF Mrs. Mary Vollendorf, 85, formerly of 1418 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died late Monday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined 13 months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Mary Handl was born at Manitowoc May 1, 1873, daughter of the late John and Mary Fridl Handl. She was married to Emil Vollendorf Oct. 15, 1892, and the couple marked the golden anniversary of its wedding in 1942. Mr. Vollendorf died Jan. 6, 1947. Mrs. Vollendorf was a charter member of St. Theresa Altar Society of the church. Surviving are a son, Roy J. Vollendorf, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1959 P. 9 ******* [d. 01-19-1959/age 85 yrs./widow of Emil Vollendorf]
OTTO VOLLENDORF DEATH OF OTTO VOLLENDORF IS GREAT SHOCK Veteran North Western Rd. Employe Had Been Ill Three Months Otto vollendorf, veteran North Western railway employe and for several years foreman in the local yards of the company, was found dead by members of his family at the home 925 So. Twentieth street this morning, news of his death being a great shock to friends. Mr. Vollendorf had been in ill health for three months past, having been forced to give up his work because of his condition and he appeared to make little progress in his fight for restoration to health and had been much dicouraged. No inquest was held. Mr. Vollendorf was born in this city 68 years ago and had spent most of his life here, having engaged in railroading at an early age and continued it up to his retirement because of his illness three months ago. He had always enjoyed robust health and worried over his trouble when he was forced to leave his work. With Rail Line 45 Years For forty-five years Mr. Vollendorf had been a railroadman and during his long service had an excellent record with the company by which he was employed. For some time past he had been a member of the yard switching crew here. Besides his wife he is survived by six children, five sons and one daughter, Benjamin of L'Anse, Mich., Harvey of Sheboygan, John,, William and Marvin Vollendorf and Mrs. William Krainik all of this city. Mr. Vollendorf was a brother of Emil Vollendorf, former city street commissioner and a brother of Adolph "Jim" Vollendorf, former big league baseball pitcher and is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Breuer and Mrs. Victor Klingholz, all being residents here. Funeral on Saturday Funeral services for Mr. Vollendorf will be hed (sic) Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 25, 1926 P.2
REYNOLD E. VOLLENDORF Reynold E. Vollendorf, 63, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died early morning morning (sic) at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vollendorf was born Oct. 24, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph and Josephine Peterick Vollendorf. He attended Manitowoc area schools and was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuliding Inc., until his retirement in 1972 due to ill health. He married Antoinette Meyer Aug. 1, 1936, at Menominee, Mich. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and a former member of Boilermakers Union Local 443. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, (private), and a brother, Adolph, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren, (private). Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1976 P. 12 ******* [bur. on AD. Vollendorf lot]
RICKA VOLLENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1891: Burial Sun. afternoon of Mrs. M. Vollendorf who died Wed. in the local mental facility. ********** [age 59 yrs./cause: convulsions]
ROBERT O. VOLLENDORF (d. 1983) Robert O. Vollendorf, 65, of 1609 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, May 21, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vollendorf was born July 10, 1917, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Etta Zollwig Vollendorf. He was educated in the Manitowoc School System and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1935. He also attended Manitowoc Business College. He married Elaine Marshek July 3, 1941, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Vollendorf had been a cost accountant 40 years with the Manitowoc Company, retiring December, 1980. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was presently serving as elder of the church. For many years he was involved with the Youth Program of the church. He was a member and past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706; a member of Manitowoc Golden Kiwanis Club and Manitowoc Shipbuilders Credit Union and currently was chairman of the board of directors. He was a past member of Manitowoc County board of supervisors for nine years, during which time he was the chairman of the finance committee. Recently he was appointed to the ethics committee of Manitowoc County board of supervisors and was serving on the Manitowoc County commission on aging. Mr. Vollendorf is well remembered for his athletic ability and achievements in basketball during his high school years. In 1935 he won the Fox River Valley scoring title in basketball. After high school he continued playing basketball in Manitowoc City league, where he led the league in scoring several years. Survivors include his wife, Elaine, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Deanne Vollendorf and a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Peter Breivogel of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, John and Amy Vollendorf and John and Heidi Breivogel; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Jack and Wilma Vollendorf of Boulder, Colo., and Charlotte Vollendorf of Philadelphia, Pa.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Inez Marshek of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A brother, Henry Vollendorf, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday, then at the church from noon until the time of service. Members of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 will have a memorial service at 8 o'clock this evening. Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1983 P. 3
THERESA VOLLENDORF Mrs. George Vollendorf, 67, who had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. William Eber, of Waldo boulevard, died Wednesday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger of the First German Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born Theresa Gaedke in Morrison, Brown county, in 1881 and was educated in the schools of that county. In 1902 she was married to Mr. Vollendorf, a switchman for the North Western railroad. He died in 1919. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Eber of this city; son, Ray of Kennett, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Schroeder and Mrs. Arthur Scherer of this city, Mrs. Edward Hopper of Ogema, Wis., and Mrs. Harry Blumenstein of San Diego, Calif.; brother, Edward, of Suring, Wis.; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother, Fire Chief John F. Gaedke died at La Cross July 28. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 26, 1948 P. 2 ******** [d. 08-25-1948/age 67 yrs./bur. on Mrs. George Vollendorf lot]
WILLIAM H. VOLLENDORF William Vollendorf, 74, formerly of Shady Lane Home, died Friday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he was a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery with graveside military rites by the Drews-Bleser, American Legion Post 88. Mr. Vollendorf was born April 23, 1891, at Kaukauna, son of the late Otto and Augusta Luschow Vollendorf. He attended Manitowoc schools and was a graduate of West Side High school. He enlisted in the second regiment of Wisconsin National Guard in 1909 in which he served until 1913, and on Sept. 14, 1917, enlisted in the regular U.S. Army. He served as a sergeant in battles in France and the Argonne and was discharged May 8, 1919. He was a machinist at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and retired in 1960. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 65, A and AM and International Association of Machinists 516. Surviving are a brother, Marvin, and a sister, Mrs. William Krainik, of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. memorial Masonic rites will be conducted. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 9, 1965 P. 3 ******* [bur. on Otto Vollendorf lot]
CHRISTINA VOLLHEIM (d. 1895) Mrs. Christina Vollheim died on Tues. at the home of her son, Mr. Heinrich Vollheim, of apoplexy. She was born 08 July 1813 in Hanover and came to Manitowoc in 1855. The funeral will take place Fri. afternoon at the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1895 ********** Mrs. Vollheim of Manitowoc Rapids died last week. Three years ago she had a stroke of paralysis and since then she has been bedridden. She was 83 years old. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 14, 1895 pg. 4 ********* [age 82 yrs./cause: general debility] (buried on Adam Tromm (Drumm) lot)
ERNST VOLLHEIM Death Mon. of a 6-yr. old son of Heinrich Vollheim here of scarlet fever. Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900 ******* [cause: scarlet fever]
HEINRICH DANIEL VOLLHEIM STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC. Probate Office, June 6, A.D. 1874. In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of Daniel H. Vollheim, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Daniel H. Vollheim deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Christian Vollheim, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this state: Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc in said County, on the 6th day of July A.D., 1874 at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publicaiion (sic) in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper printed in said County for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the Court, T.G. Olmsted, Co. Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, June 25, 1874 P. 1 ******** [Heinrich Daniel Vollheim/bur. 04-16-1873/age 56 yrs.]
HENRY VOLLHEIM (d. 1936) OLD RESIDENT GETS SUMMONS Henry Vollheim, 78, Dies This Noon At Home of Daughter Henry Vollheim, 78, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died at noon today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Luedtke, 1214 South 12th street. He has been seriously ill for two weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1857 and took up farming. He married Miss Minnie Jarchow in 1876. Thirty-six years ago the Vollheims moved to this city where Mr. Vollheim was employed in the pea factory for years and later worked for a street contracting firm. He has been retired for several years. Mrs. Vollheim died 14 years ago. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Luedkte, Mrs. George Wettenkamp, Mrs. Walter Raether and Mrs. Harry Luecke, all of this city; and a son Henry Jr., West Allis, Wis. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday evening until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 29, 1936 P. 4 ******** [bur. 3-3-1936/age 78 yrs/cause: myocarditis]
MINNIE VOLLHEIM Mrs. Henry Volheim(sic) died suddenly at her home, 93 South Twenty-Fourth Street, Tuesday when she suffered an attack of heart failure. Mrs. Volheim had just completed the morning meal and was about the house as usual when she suffered the fatal attack. Mrs. Volheim is survived by her husband and five children, Henry of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Writtenkamp of Athens, Wis.,, Mrs. Walter Raether, Mrs. Arthur Luedtke and Mrs. Henry Luecke, all of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1921 ******** [bur. 11-03-1921/cause: dilation of heart/bur. on Henry Vollheim lot]
WILLIAM VOLLHEIM From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900: Death Sat. morning of the 9-yr. old son of Henry Vollheim of diphtheria. The boy was only ill two days. His funeral took place Sun. 11 Jan. ******* [cause: diptheria]
CLARA VOLLMAR Mrs. Victor Vollmar of 1809 S. 10th st., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She suffered a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Clara Rudolph, a native of Manitowoc, was married to Victor Vollmar at Milwaukee, and the couple lived there until 1956, when he died. She had made her home with a sister, Miss Hulda Rudolph, since at Manitowoc. Surviving are two brothers, Richard and Hugo, and the sister of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1960 p. 19 ******* [d. 07-14-1960/age 84 yrs./widow of Victor Vollmar]
VICTOR J. VOLLMAR V. J. Vollmar, 74, of 4?74 N. 22nd St., Milwaukee, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Tuesday night at the home of a brother in law, Hugo Rudolph, ?11 S. 10th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born at Milwaukee on July 14, 1881, and as a young man was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railway, serving in various capacities for 47-1/2 years. He retired in 19??. In 1904, Mr. Vollmar married Clara Rudolph and the couple resided at Milwaukee. He was a former member of the Palmer Masonic Lodge at Milwaukee. Surviving him are his wife, a brother, Walter of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Irma Hendel and Mrs. Frieda Berndt of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 1956 P. 15 ******* [d. 02-07-1956/age 74 yrs.]
MAXINE VOLLRATH Maxine "Micky" Strzyzewski Vollrath, age 73, of 719 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Dec. 24 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Maxine was born June 23, 1936, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Ann Zimmermann Ziarnik. On Jan. 24, 1959, she married George "Sambo" Strzyzewski at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1986. She later married James Vollrath on May 2, 1998, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Micky was a long-time member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her passion was playing bingo at Oneida, where she found her soul mate Jim, who she later married. She is survived by her loving husband of 11 years: Jim; three children: Lori (Jon) Thompson, Manitowoc; Tim Strzyzewski, Manitowoc; Todd Strzyzewski, Manitowoc; special friend: Elaine Duvall, Manitowoc; one sister: Lynn Hutchison and special friend Dave Kurth, Manitowoc; one brother: Dale (Kathy) Ziarnik, Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Michael (Cassie) Schmidt; Christopher Schmidt; Joshua Thompson; Lexi Thompson; Nicholas and Noah Strzyzewski; three great- grandchildren: Kylie, Kyra and Kayden; four step children: Michael (Sharon) Vollrath, Fond du Lac; Kevin Vollrath, Grafton; Melody Gottowski, De Pere; Darcy Vollrath and special friend, Mic, Sheboygan; five stepgrandchildren: Jessie Voll_____; one step great-granddaughter: Morgan; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends and her two precious cats; Peanut and Peepers. She was preceded in death by her first husband: George "Sambo" Strzyzewski in 1986. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. David Rosenow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. and then at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2009
ANNA L. (HESSERT) VOLZ Anna L. Volz, age 98, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (TODAY) at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, 6425 County Highway C, town of Newton. The Rev. Kyle Sorensen will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Anna was born Jan. 19, 1908, in Frankenbach, Germany. She married Immanuel A. Volz on Jan. 7, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1983. Anna was a member of Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church and the Ladies Aid of the church. She is survived by one daughter and two sons-in-law: Swanhild and David Tess, Brookfield, Wis.; Kenneth Benfield, Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Kevin (Sue) Tess, Pewaukee, Wis.; Greg (Tami) Tess, Cedarburg; Ranada (Michael) Hassemer, Manitowoc; Julie (Lou) Melini, Salt Lake City, Utah; Elizabeth (Robert) Reinke, Green Bay; Paul (Melissa) Benfield, Manitowoc; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law: Samuel (Martha) Volz, Germany; other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband: Immanuel Volz; one daughter: Debora Benfield; one great-granddaughter: Anna Benfield. Relatives and friends may call at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church on Monday (TODAY) from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North Eleventh and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. This obituary was inadvertently omitted in Sunday's paper due to error by the Herald Times Reporter. Herald Times Reporter, November 2006
IMMANUEL AUGUST VOLZ Immanuel A. Volz, 77, of 2424 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Volz was born Sept. 18, 1906, at Frankenbazh, Heilbronn, Germany, son of the late Herman and Frieda Rucker Volz. He came to the United States on Dec. 23, 1928, to Chicago. He married Anna Hessert Jan. 7, 1929, at Chicago. On Jan. 15, 1929, the couple moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Volz worked for 37 years for the Manitowoc Board of Education, retiring in 1971 as a supply manager. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church where he had previously served on the church council and also was a Sunday School teacher. Survivors include his wife, Anna; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debora and Kenneth Benfield of Manitowoc and Swanhild and David Tess of Brookfield, Wis.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Elsie Bolz and Samuel and Martha Volz of Germany; two sisters, Miss Hulda Volz and Mrs. Johanna Bareis of Germany; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday after 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1983 P. 3
GERMAINE E. VONDRACHEK Germaine VonDrachek, 86, a former Manitowoc resident, who now resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cathy Nelson of W67665 Strawberry Road, Onalaska, Wisconsin, died Thursday, June 1, 1989 at Onalaska Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:20 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Germaine Emily Moser was born April 24, 1903 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Professor Frank and Anna Koutnik Moser. She married Louis R. Nelson on April 2, 1921 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death September 16, 1947. She later married William VonDrachek on November 27, 1948, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death January 2, 1977. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cathy Nelson of Onalaska; three grandchildren, Karen Holland, Christine and her husband, David Heironimus, Robert S. and his wife, Laurie Nelson; four great grandchildren, Justin Holland, Robert R. Nelson, Catherine and Susan Heironimus; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sylvia Moser of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ruth Moser of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday. Prayer service will be held at 7:45 pm led by Deacon Bill Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., June 2, 1989 page B8 ******** [d. at Onalaska WI/widow of Louis R. Nelson and William J. Vondrachek]
MARSHA VONDRACHEK Car Rolls, Crushes Manitowoc Mother REEDSVILLE—A 21 year old mother from Manitowoc was killed when the car in which she was the lone occupant went out of control a half mile east of this village on Highway 10 about 3:15 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Marsha Lynn Vondrachek, who had been living with her parents at 736 N. 12th St., at Manitowoc, was pronounced dead at the scene. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said she died instantly of a skull fracture and crushing injuries received when the car rolled over her body. The victim’s destination at the time of the accident was not immediately known. The coroner said he was trying to contact a woman companion from Brillion who reportedly was with Mrs. Vondrachek during the night. Husband Sailing Mrs. Vondrachek was the mother of a small daughter. Her husband, Ronald, and her father, Bruce Mikowetz, are employed by the Pittsburgh Steam Division of U.S. Steel Co. Both were reported to be aboard separate ore carriers somewhere in the St. Lawrence River. County traffic police said the eastbound car driven by Mrs. Vondrachek and registered in her father’s name was out of control for about 1,000 feet. It finally skidded broadside and overturned along the right ditch, spilling out the driver and passing over her body. She was found lying next to the car which came to rest on its wheels in the ditch. The 1957 model Ford sedan was listed as a total wreck. The accident was discovered by two young men who notified a neighboring farmer and then left the scene without identifying themselves.. The former Marsha Lynn Mikowetz was born at Manitowoc March 31, 1943, daughter of Bruce and Jeanette Sattler Mikowetz. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and had been employed as a practical nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was married to Ronald Vondrachek at Reedsville April 8, 1961. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Surviving are her husband and a daughter, (private), her parents, and a sister, (private), of Manitowoc. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from the husband and father and will be announced later by Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 15, 1964 P. 1 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Ronald Vondrachek, 21, of 736 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, killed in a highway accident early Monday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 16, 1964 P. 14 ******** [Marsha L. Vondrachek/d. 6-15-1964/age 21 yrs./wife of Ronald J. Vondrachek]
MARY VONDRACHEK Mrs. Frank Vondrachek, 82, a resident for 13 years at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vondracheck, the former Mary Foreyt, was born Oct. 13, 1884, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jerabek Foreyt. She was married June 15, 1909, to Frank Vondrachek at Reedsville. He died May 17, 1911. She moved to Manitowoc in 1923 and from 1935 until 1955 resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Siebold of Two Rivers. She was past president of the St. Anna sodality of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Siebold, a brother, Steve, of Reedsville, five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 pm. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1967 P. 10
WILLIAM J. VONDRACHEK William J. Von Drachek(sic), 72, of 314 Riverview Dr. Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Von Drachek was born Oct. 1, 1904, at Reedsville, son of the late Charles and Caroline Pollack Von Drachek. He was a graduate of Oshkosh State Teachers College. He taught school at New Holstein for two years and at Brodhead for a year. He was self-employed at Milwaukee before moving to Manitowoc. He married Germaine Nelson Nov. 27, 1948, at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Von Drachek wa employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 30 years until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of Machinist Local No. 516 and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 of Manotowoc. Survivors include his wife; a stepson, Dr. Robert Nelson, of Milwaukee; a brother, John, of West Allis; three sisters, Mrs. Lu Charles, of Grimms, Mrs. Giles (Angeline) Wierman, of Boltonville and Mrs. Jane Rolland, of Reedsville; three grandchildren, Karen, Christine and Robert Jr.; a great grandson Justin, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1977 p.3 ******** [bur. on Mrs. Louis R. Nelson lot]
Frances C. VOORHES From the Manitowoc Herald, 24 Mar 1855: Francis Caroline Voorhis died, daughter of Jacob and Lucretia Vooris. ********** ( ____ Voorhees/d. 21 Mar. 1855/age 11 yrs. from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
HAROLD FRANK "SHORTY" VORRON Harold (Shorty) Vorron, age 82, of 3906 Delta St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Whitney, Mich., son of the late Charles and Irene (Servant) Vorron. Harold was a U.S. Army Veteran during World War II serving in the European Theatre. On Nov. 8, 1947, he married the former Evelyn Siebold at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Shorty was employed with Lauson Chevrolet, Manitowoc, in the Auto Body Shop for 30 years. He then was owner-operator of Shorty's Body Shop until his retirement. Shorty then worked part-time for Steffen's Auto Service. He was a member of the AMVETS Post 99 and the VFW Otto Oas Post 659 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife: Evelyn, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: William and Barbara Vorron, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Peggy and Tim Reimer, Manitowoc; Linda and Thomas Traurig, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren: Birch Vorron, Portland Ore.; Nick Vorron, Manitowoc; Casey Vorron, Manitowoc; Lisa Reimer and her fiance, Keith Marr, Bozeman, Mont.; Lori and Kurt Hartlaub, Manitowoc; Krista Reimer and her fiance, Eric Shallue, Manitowoc; Holly Reimer and her fiance, Nathan Warwick, Manitowoc; Michael and Carrie Pleasant, Manitowoc; Michelle and Chad Tegelman, Manitowoc; and Angelene Pleasant, Manitowoc; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Marie Konitzer, Oconto Falls; Rosalie and Leo Hoffman, Suring; Lois Perry, Neenah; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Shorty was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the funeral service will be Deacon Paul Gleichner. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the AMVETS Post 99, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, August 2005
BETTY ANN VOSBURG Betty Ann, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vosburg, Was Almost Two Tragedy entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Vosburg, when their daughter, Betty Ann, who would have been two years old in February, passed away at the home at 923 North Fifteenth street last evening. The child was taken suddenly ill last evening with pneumonia, death coming swiftly. Betty was born in this city Feb, 18, 1927. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, (private) and a brother, (private) the funeral will be held Monday. Other arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Times, December 28, 1928, Page 2 ******** [cause: pneumonia/bur. on William Vosburg lot]
ANNA E. VOSS Mrs. Anna E. Voss, 82, of 624 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services wil be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Voss, nee Anna E. Hasser, was born Oct. 22, 1888, in Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hasser. She came to the United States in 1914 settling in Manitowoc. She was married to Leo Voss May 5, 1914, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July, 1945. She was a member of St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include a son, Paul, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1971 ******* [d. 05-25-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Leo Voss] (22 Oct 1888/15 May 1971/SSDI)
AUGUST L. VOSS August L. Voss, 64, retired, died Wednesday night at his home, 1916 Western Ave., Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 8 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Born Nov. 2, 1888, in Lauenburg, Germany, he came to the United States and directly to Manitowoc with his mother, two brothers and a sister in 1918. Mr. Voss was employed at the American Seating Company until 1926 when he accepted employment with Invincible Metal Furniture Company. Mr. Voss, who never married, retired in 1945. He was a member of the St. Paul Church Holy Name Society and the Frier Saengerbund. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and Theodore of Manitowoc; and three sisters, Mrs. Rose Strub of Manitowoc and Mrs. Martha Beck and Mrs. Adolph Siegenthaler of Chicago. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday. The rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1953 P. 22 ******** [August Leo/d. 03-11-1953/age 64 yrs.]
ELSIE A. VOSS Miss Elsie Voss, 37, died early Saturday morning of a lingering illness at her home, 1916 Western Ave., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Voss was born in Manitowoc May 5, 1915, and always resided in the city. She made her home with her mother, Mrs. Leo Voss, who survives, along with a brother, Paul, also of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon until the time of services Tuesday morning. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 25, 1952 P. 2 ******** [d. 10-25-1952/age 37 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Leo Voss lot]
FREDERICK E. VOSS Frederick (Fritz) E. Voss, age 77, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, son of the late Fred and Selma (Bartz) Voss. Fritz served in the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1954 in the United States Air Force. On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former Dorothy E. Temme at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Fritz was employed with the Kohler Co. on June 1, 1955, retiring in 1993 after 38 years of service. He was a 13-year volunteer with the American Red Cross as a driver. Fritz was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, the Quarter Century Club of Kohler, American Legion, and the Manitowoc Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Elaine and Jack Jeanty; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Ronnie Voss and Robert and Carol Voss; and a brother-in-law: Roy (Hack) Novak. Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Jim Vanden Hogen. Fritz's cremains will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, for a memorial visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the employees of the Dialysis Center, and to the nurses at Rivers Bend for their care and compassion shown to Frederick and his family. The family would also like to thank a special nurse.(name omitted) Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 2008
LEO F. VOSS Leo Frank Voss, 53, janitor at the Vocational school, died early Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital following a heart attack suffered at his home, 624 S. 20th street. The Rev. James Voss of Chicago, a relative of the deceased man, will officiate at the requiem mass to be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at the St. Paul Catholic church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Preceding the mass there will be short servives at 8:30 o'clock at the Shimek and Schwartz funerl parlor where the body is now lying in state. Mr. Voss was born in Germany Oct. 22, 1891, and came to this country and Manitowoc in 1913. His marriage to Anna Heeser occurred on May 9, 1914, and she survives with one daughter, Elsa, of Manitowoc and a son, Paul, in the navy and somewhere in the Pacific. Others survivors are three brothers, Joseph, August and Theodore Voss, all of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Beck, Mrs. Lena Meyer and Mrs. Margaret Siegenthaler, all of Chicago and Mrs. Ernest Strub of Manitowoc. The deceased was a member of the local aerie of Eagles. At 7 o'clock this evening the rosary will be recited at the funeral parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 9, 1945 P.2 ******** [Leo Frank/d. 07-07-1945/age 53 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
LEONA EMMA VOSS Leona E. Voss, age 76, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Al Boeldt with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Jan. 25, 1926, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Louise Henschel Boeldt. Leona was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On Jan. 3, 1948, she married Paul L. Voss in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 7, 1979. Leona was employed at Holy Family Hospital for many years. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Leon and Cheryl Voss, Manitowoc; Anne and Tom Tegen, Chanhassen, Minn.; Paul and Judy Voss, New Smyrna, Fla.; Mary Voss and Jon Hermann, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren: Mike Voss, Kristin Voss, Elizabeth, Ted and Bridgett Tegen, Jim (Nikki) Griffin, Matt Griffin, Gretchen Klein and Jonah Hermann; a sister: Lorraine Krouse, Manitowoc; and a brother: Wilbur Boeldt, Seattle, Wash. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Carley and Lester. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Al Boeldt. Friends may also call Friday morning at The Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Our Leona will be deeply missed. We will forever remember her kind heart, beautiful smile, and above all her wonderful quick wit. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 17, 2002 pg. A3
PAUL L. VOSS Paul L. Voss, 62, of 624 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy Crain will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Voss was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Leo and Anna E. Hasser Voss. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life, attended Manitowoc Public Schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1935. He also attended Whitewater University, and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. Jan. 3, 1948, he married Leona Boeldt in Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement he was employed in time study with Invincible Metal Furniture Company. He was a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88 and Knights of Columbus Council 710. Survivors include his wife, Leona, a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Cheryl Voss of Manitowoc and a son, Paul of Oshkosh; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne Louise and Anton Tegen of Richfield, Minn., and a daughter, Mary Beth of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 1979 P. 3
THEODORE B. VOSS Theodore B. (Ted) Voss, 87, of 1916 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, April 25, at the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Voss was born Sept. 2, 1894, at Germany, son of the late Joseph and Maria Holzschultz Voss. He came to the United States at an early age, settling at Manitowoc in 1912 and residing here since. He was employed as a pipefitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, retiring in 1968. Mr. Voss was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 298 of Green Bay. Survivors include a great nephew, Leon Voss of Manitowoc, other nieces and nephews, and other grand nieces and grand nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1982 P. 3 ******** [bur. on Margaret Siegenthaler and Theodore Voss lot]
ALVIN GEORGE VRANEY Alvin G. Vraney, 81, formerly a Manitowoc resident, now of 3654 Hispania Place, Sarasota, Florida, died Monday, March 2, 1989 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, April 3, at 9 am at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic church, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo Schmitt will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vraney was born January 26, 1908 at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Anna Havlinek Vraney. He married the former Geraldine Schobklasky on July 19, 1935 at Menominee, Michigan. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1926 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Class of 1931. Mr. Vraney was Director of Advertising and Public Relations for the Mirro Corp. until 1975. The couple resided in Manitowoc until Mr. Vraney retired, when Alvin and his wife, Geraldine, moved to Florida. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge No. 687 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine of Sarasota; a son and daughter-in-law, George and Lynelle Vraney of Gilford, New Hampshire; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanine and Peter Allen of LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Marjorie and William Hallett of New York, New York; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Florence Vraney of Manitowoc and six grandchildren, Peggy, Tracy, Michael and Scott Allen and Amy and Jennifer Vraney. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm by Deacon Don Gigure. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Mar. 31, 1989 page B10 ********* [d. 03-27-1989 at Sarasota FL/husband of Geraldine Vraney]
ANNA VRANEY Mrs. George Vraney, 81, formerly of 936 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient two and a half months. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vraney, the former Anna Havlinek, was born Dec. 23, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Mary Salta Havlinek, and was married to Mr. Vraney Oct. 3, 1906. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church. Her husband died in 1963. Survivors include two sons, John and Alvin G., of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Westphal, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Rose Hodek, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Lila Barta, of Two creeks; two brothers, Frank, of Two Rivers and Henry, of Two Creeks; six grandchildren, seven great grand- children and nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the chapel until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 19, 1967 P.3 ******* [d. 08-18-1967/age 81 yrs./widow of George Vraney/bur. on Anna and George Vraney lot]
ELLA VRANEY Mrs. Frank Vraney, 75, of 628 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. C.H. Phipps officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Ella Ziemer was born in Kewaunee Oct. 3, 1877, and was married in 1900 to Mr. Vraney. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vraney preceded her in death several years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred Jorsch and Mrs. Henry Kraemer of Manitowoc; a brother, William Ziemer of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. George Hutton of Lakewood, Ohio, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1953 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-20-1953/age 73 yrs./wife of Frank Vraney] ******* A SECRET NO LONGER. Engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer to Frank Vraney Made Public. It's too late now. The secret is a secret no longer and in order to get the thing off our mind and afford readers an opportunity of extending congratulation, the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, to Mr. Frank Vraney, of this city, is made public. The secret has been well guarded, but a "flasher" on the finger of the bride-to-be gave the reporter a "guess" and now it's out. Mr. Vraney is in the employ of L.J. Anderson, having charge of the office work and is a popular young man. The announcement that he is about to "tie up" will come as a surprise to his many friends, as Frank has always been considered a "little bashful". Miss Ziemer has been a resident of Manitowoc during the past year and has made many friends. She has held a position in the HERALD office since coming to the city and will resign Christmas in order to prepare for the happy event. The date of the ceremony has not yet been announced. Many friends will join in trusting that there may be "no slip twixt the cup and lip" and that the young people may have all the happiness they deserve. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P.1 ******** FOUND JOY ABROAD. Frank Vraney, Popular Manitowoc Boy, Weds Miss Ella Ziemer at Kewaunee HAPPY UNION OF HEARTS. At Kewaunee Tuesday evening two hearts grown fond in courtship days and yielding longing love, were bound together by the tying of the nuptial knot, henceforth to beat as one. Frank Vraney, of this city, and Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, were the principals in a pretty home wedding performed at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Ziemer. The ceremony was solemnized at 8 o'clock, Justice J. Walsh officating and some sixty invited guests smiling good cheer and good will. The bride wore a pretty white organdie, trimmed with lace which enhanced her personal charms, while the groom repesented a manly appearance in the customary black. Miss Ida Ziemer, sister of the bride was maid of honor and Edward Juul, of this city was groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations, the guests partook of a sumptuous wedding repast, and later the happy event was duly celebrated. Many handsome presents testified the esteem in which the bride is held by her many friends in Kewaunee. Mr. and Mrs. Vraney will spend a few days at Kewaunee and then take up their residence here, in a home prepared at Huron and Seventh Sts. Few young men in Manitowoc are better known or more highly esteemed than is the groom. For a number of years he has been employed by L.J. Anderson as book keeper and has acquired a wide acquaintance. At the spring election he was a candidate for a member of the county board of supervisors, and his poplarity is attested in the victory he has scored. His bride, while not a resident, is well known in the city, having spent nearly a year here. She is a young lady of attractive personality and happy disposition and will be given a cordial welcome to the social circles of the city. The Herald extends its best wishes and trusts that happiness may be the lot of Mr. and Mrs. Vraney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 6, 1900 P. 1
FLORENCE VRANEY Mrs. John (Florence) Vraney, age 93, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Florence was born Dec. 18, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Mary Koch Kubel. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School in Two Rivers and later Washington High School. On Aug. 22, 1931, she married John Vraney at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage on Aug. 22, 2004. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband: John Vraney, Manitowoc; two sons: Richard Vraney, Two Rivers; Dale Vraney, Two Rivers; one daughter: Marian Flint, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Tom (Janet) Flint, Juneau, Wis.; Mary Beth (Steve) Pautz, North Fond du Lac; Curtis (Kathy) Vraney, Lewisberry, Pa.; Karen Farley, Whitewater; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Leona and Arvid Asplund; one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one daughter-in-law: Virginia Vraney; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Alvin and Jerry Vraney. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the special care given their mother. Herald Times Reporter, no date given ******** (18 Dec 1911/10 Apr 2005/SSDI)
FRANK VRANEY Frank Vraney, Former County Clerk, Is Dead (photo) Frank Vraney, 83, of 629 N. Ninth St., former supervisor and county clerk, and active in the real and insurance business in Manitowoc for more than 35 years, died Friday morning. He had been in failing health in recent months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the first Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Vraney was born on a farm north of Branch in the town of Kossuth in 1868, where he spent his boyhood. He attended rural schools and received a common school diploma in 1886 which system was inaugurated that year by the late John Nagle, county superintendent of schools. He enrolled at the Oshkosh Normal School and taught school in the county for two years and then took employemnt in 1892 with Madson and Anderson, dealers in farm implements, pianos and sewing machines, and located on Commercial street. Active in Republican party circles, Mr. Vraney was named county clerk in 1906, being clerk when the present courthouse was occupied. He was renamed in 1908, being the only Republican elected on the county ticket that year. He served six years as supervisor from the Sixth Ward, resigning to make the run for county clerk and was again renamed supervisor in 1912. In 1913 he purchased the Swacina insurance agency, conducting an insurance, loan and real estate business in the Wood block. He was secretary of the Manitowoc Council Royal League, a fraternal order, for nearly 18 years. He was secretary and treasurer of the Manitowoc Real Estate Board, holding the office since its organization in 1921. Mr. Vraney launched the move for formation of the Manitowoc Insurance Board, serving as secretary since its founding in 1934. In earlier years he was a member of the Manitowoc "Sokol" a north side Bohemian gymnastic society that flourished in Manitowoc at the turn of the century. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge, F. and A.M. He retired from active business in 1949. In 1900 Mr. Vraney married Miss Ella Ziemer of Kewaunee. She survives with two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Khail of Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred Jorsch of Chicago. Two grand children also survive. Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 26, 1951 P.2 ******** [bur. 10-29-1951/age 83 yrs.] ******* A SECRET NO LONGER. Engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer to Frank Vraney Made Public. It's too late now. The secret is a secret no longer and in order to get the thing off our mind and afford readers an opportunity of extending congratulation, the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, to Mr. Frank Vraney, of this city, is made public. The secret has been well guarded, but a "flasher" on the finger of the bride-to-be gave the reporter a "guess" and now it's out. Mr. Vraney is in the employ of L.J. Anderson, having charge of the office work and is a popular young man. The announcement that he is about to "tie up" will come as a surprise to his many friends, as Frank has always been considered a "little bashful". Miss Ziemer has been a resident of Manitowoc during the past year and has made many friends. She has held a position in the HERALD office since coming to the city and will resign Christmas in order to prepare for the happy event. The date of the ceremony has not yet been announced. Many friends will join in trusting that there may be "no slip twixt the cup and lip" and that the young people may have all the happiness they deserve. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P.1 ******** FOUND JOY ABROAD. Frank Vraney, Popular Manitowoc Boy, Weds Miss Ella Ziemer at Kewaunee HAPPY UNION OF HEARTS. At Kewaunee Tuesday evening two hearts grown fond in courtship days and yielding longing love, were bound together by the tying of the nuptial knot, henceforth to beat as one. Frank Vraney, of this city, and Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, were the principals in a pretty home wedding performed at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Ziemer. The ceremony was solemnized at 8 o'clock, Justice J. Walsh officating and some sixty invited guests smiling good cheer and good will. The bride wore a pretty white organdie, trimmed with lace which enhanced her personal charms, while the groom repesented a manly appearance in the customary black. Miss Ida Ziemer, sister of the bride was maid of honor and Edward Juul, of this city was groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations, the guests partook of a sumptuous wedding repast, and later the happy event was duly celebrated. Many handsome presents testified the esteem in which the bride is held by her many friends in Kewaunee. Mr. and Mrs. Vraney will spend a few days at Kewaunee and then take up their residence here, in a home prepared at Huron and Seventh Sts. Few young men in Manitowoc are better known or more highly esteemed than is the groom. For a number of years he has been employed by L.J. Anderson as book keeper and has acquired a wide acquaintance. At the spring election he was a candidate for a member of the county board of supervisors, and his poplarity is attested in the victory he has scored. His bride, while not a resident, is well known in the city, having spent nearly a year here. She is a young lady of attractive personality and happy disposition and will be given a cordial welcome to the social circles of the city. The Herald extends its best wishes and trusts that happiness may be the lot of Mr. and Mrs. Vraney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 6, 1900 P. 1
GEORGE VRANEY George Vraney, 79, of 936 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vraney was born Nov. 4, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencel and Anna Carbon Vraney. He married Anna Havlinek Oct. 3, 1906 and the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1956. He began work as a shipping foreman in 1905 for the Chicago and North Western Railway Co. and was employed there 12 years. He then was shipping foreman at Mirro Aluminum Co., being employed there 37 years before retiring in 1952. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, and Mirro Retirement Club and was Past Master of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. and A. M., of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons, John and Alvin G., of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Andrus, of Whitelaw; two brothers, Frank of Kellnersville and Wencel of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the chapel where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Masonic memorial services will be at 8 o’clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1963 P. 4 ******* [bur. on Anna and George Vraney lot]
GERALDINE H. VRANEY Geraldine H. Vraney, age 87, a former Manitowoc resident, now of Sarasota, Fla., died Monday August 7, 2000, in Sarasota. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2000, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born August 14, 1913, in Hustisford, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Belonger Schoblasky. Geraldine was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1931 and Holy Family School of Nursing in 1934. On July 19, 1935, she married Alvin Vraney, in Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1989. The couple resided in Manitowoc until Geraldine's retirement from Memorial Hospital as the Director of Nurses in 1975. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. George and Diana Vraney, Minot, Maine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanine and James Allen Bradford, Sanibel, Fla., Marjorie and William Hallett, New City, N.Y; one brother-in-law, John Vraney and his wife, Florence, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reproter, August 9, 2000 p.A2
JOHN VRANEY John W. Vraney, age 97, formerly a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living and currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, Jan. 7, 2007, at Shady Lane. John was born Nov. 13, 1909, in Manitowoc, a son of the late George and Anna Havlinek Vraney. He attended Lincoln High School and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 43 years retiring in 1975. On Aug. 22, 1931, John was married to the former Florence Kubel at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2005. John was a member of First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc and a 50-year member of F.A. & M. Lodge 65 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, six great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one brother and sister-in-law: Alvin (Geraldine) Vraney; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Leona (Arvid) Asplund. (Survivors edited for privacy) Private family funeral services were held at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. John's family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove Assisted Living and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, for their special care given to their father and his family, especially this past week during his final days. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2007 ********** "96-year-old leads senior exercises" Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 2006 (An article about John Vraney. Copyright prevents me putting it online here.)
JOSEPHINE VRANEY Mrs. Louis Vraney, 90, of 840 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home after a lingering ilness (sic). Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Claude LeClair wil (sic) officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Vraney, nee Josephine Seidl, was born June 11, 1872, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Swejkar Seidl. She was married to Louis Vraney in 1894 in the Town of Kossuth. They have resided at Manitowoc since that time. He preceded her in death in 1947. Surviving are a son, Alvin, of Hialeah, Fla., a daughter, Mrs. Carl Kotche, of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and 10 great 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, June 26, 1962 P.13 ********* [d. 06-25-1962/age 90 yrs./widow of Louis Vraney]
LOUIS VRANEY Louis Vraney, 74, of 840 North Sixth street, died of a heart attack on a neighbor's doorstep while out for a walk this afternoon. Miss Julia Kelley of 841 Lincoln boulevard found the retired painter on her back steps and called police who found him dead when they arrived. Mr. Vraney was pronounced dead by Coroner Theodore Teitgen who announced there would be no inquest. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 3, 1947 P.1 ******** Funeral services for Louis Vraney, 74, who died yesterday afternoon will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Kossuth in 1872, Mr. Vraney at the age of 18, moved to Sheboygan where he learned the painting trade. He then moved to Manitowoc where he had worked as a painting contractor until his retirement four years ago. He was a member of the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. In 18?? he married Josephine Seidl of Manitowoc. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Kotche; one son, Alvin; and one brother, Frank, all of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 4, 1947 P.2 ********* [d. 03-03-1947/age 74 yrs] ********* SCAFFOLD FALLS, MAN IS BADLY HURT Louis Vraney Has a Close Call to Death Yesterday Louis Vraney, a painter, had a close call from death and was seriously injured late yesterday when a scaffold upon which he was at work, broke and carried home to the ground, a distance of twenty feet or more. Vraney struck on his head and shoulders and sustained injuries to the spine; physicians saying that it is little short of a miracle that Vraney's back was not broken by the fall. Vraney was removed to his home on Chicago street and will be laid up for some time. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 2, 1913 page 8
JENNIE M. VRANY Mrs. Wencel Vrany, 87, a former Reif Mills resident, died Thursday afternoon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vrany, nee Jennie Havlinek, was born Sept. 22, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Rathsack Havlinek. She was married to Wencel Vrany June 18, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retiring 15 years ago and then moved to Manitowoc. The past three years the couple resided at Family Heritage Home. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Mrs. Vrany was a member of the Altar Society of St. Augustine Church. Survivors include her husband; a sister, Mrs. Frank Vrany, of Kellnersville and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of services. A prayer service will be at 8 o'clock this evening at the funeral home by Father Haen and the Altar Society will recite the Rosary at 8:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1971 ******** [d. 02-11-1971/age 87 yrs./wife of Wenzel Vrany]
WENCEL G. VRANY Wencil (sic) Vrany, 94, of family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, former Town of Kossuth resident, died Friday at the home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vrany was born Aug. 27, 1880, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Wencil and Anna Karbon Vrany. He married Jennie Havlinek June 18, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retirement when they moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Vrany preceded him in death Feb. 11, 1971. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services Monday at Saur Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday by Rev. Haen. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, April 5, 1975 P.10
ARLENE M. VREEKE Mrs. Arthur J. (Arlene) Vreeke, age 69, of 1657 Atlanta Circle, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday morning, August 10, 1992, at the family residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 1992, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born June 4, 1923, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Ida LaFond Vaclavik. She attended Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating in 1941. She had been employed over the years with Schwartz Manufacturing, Two Rivers, J.J. Stangel, Manitowoc, and most recently with the Manitowoc Co. as a supervisor, retiring in 1985. She married Arthur J. Vreeke on September 9, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was a supporter of the Right to Life Organization. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; one step-son and daughter, Richard and Sheri Vreeke, Suma, Wash.; two step-daughters, Barbara Grandoe, Milwaukee, Jean Wetenkamp, Texas; two step-grandson, Mark and Matthew Vreeke; two step- granddaughters, Jessica Brown, Milwaukee, Erica Okolowicz, Milwaukee; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Hilary Kumbalek, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Cy Vaclavik in 1961. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home this evening, August 11, 1992, from 5-8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Zimmer. She will be sadly missed by all. Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1992 P. A2
ARTHUR J. VREEKE Arthur J. Vreeke, age 81, a resident of 1657 Atlanta Circle, Manitowoc, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Art was born on Oct. 1, 1926, in Manitowoc to the late William and Sadie (Horstmann) Vreeke. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1944. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served overseas during World War II. Upon returning to Manitowoc, he was employed with the Foley Company for 26 years until his retirement in 1987 as Manager of Safety Services. On Sept. 9, 1959, Art married Arlene Vaclavik in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 1992. Art enjoyed spending his time golfing, bowling and reading. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, where he served on the church council, as an elder of the church, usher and on other various committees. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Art was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Arlene; one brother: Robert; and one niece: Cheryl. The family will greet relatives and friends at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 10 a.m. until the beginning of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Richard Miller will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2008
DONALD R. VREEKE Donald R. Vreeke, age 82, of 2421 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday evening, Jan. 18, 2010, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc where he had been residing the past several weeks. Donald was born on Sept. 25, 1927, in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late William and Sadie Horstmann Vreeke. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. He entered the United States Air Force serving overseas in Japan. After being honorably discharged in 1947 Donald returned to Manitowoc. He was employed as a malter with Anheuser Busch in Manitowoc for 30 years retiring in 1992. On Aug. 18, 1951, he married Gwendolyn Garry at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Don was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church and the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He was also a member of various local bowling and golf leagues. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one daughter: Cheryl Reindl in 1995; 2 brothers: Robert Vreeke in 1973, and Arthur Vreeke in 2008. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 2426 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Thomas Pankow with burial of the cremated remains to be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers that a memorial be directed to Manitowoc Lutheran High School for student tuition. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 20, 2010
HENRY MARTIN VREEKE Henry M. Vreeke, 47, of 901 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at his home of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke was born July 8, 1919, at Sheboygan, son of the late John and Maud Buteyn Vreeke. He was a corporal in the 110th Air Service Squadron from 1942-1953 and came to Manitowoc after his military discharge and was employed at the Johnson Hills Inc., Department Store, Manitowoc. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. George Brill, Mrs. Gerhardt Otten and Mrs. Peter Vanderbilt of Sheboygan and Mrs. Louis DePagter of Oostburg, a brother, Cornelius of Sheboygan and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Thursday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 8, 1967 P.22 ******** [bur. on Donald R. Vreeke lot]
ROBERT W. VREEKE Robert W. Vreeke, 48, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke, was born March 29, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Sadie Horstman Vreeke. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1942 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He married Dorothy Pagel Oct. 16, 1948, at Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke had been employed at Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, for more than 30 years and was presently a shop foreman. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 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 the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 5, 1973 ******* [d. 02-04-1973 at Wood Vet. Hos. Milwaukee Co. WI/age 48 yrs./bur. on Arthur J. and Arlene M. Vreeke lot](29 Mar 1924/Feb 1973/SSDI)
SUSAN VREEKE Susan Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vreeke, of 1423 North Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. W.W. Gieschen officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors are the parents, a sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Vreeke, of Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green, of Sturgeon Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 30, 1952 P.12 ********* [Susan Jean/d. 09-29-1952/age 1 hr./bur. on John Horstman lot]
WILLIAM VREEKE William Vreeke, 65, of 711 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at his home of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke was born May 13, 1895, at Sheboygan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Vreeke. He moved to Manitowoc in 1914 and in 1918 married the former Sadie Horstman. Prior to his retirement last Janaury, Mr. Vreeke was employed at Normington Laundry in the dry cleaning department. Survivors include five sons, Robert, Donald and James, of Manitowoc, Arthur of Fond du Lac and Sp.4 William, U.S. Army, New York; three brothers, Matt of Sheboygan, Cornelius and Henry of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. George Brill, Mrs. Gerhardt Otter and Mrs. Peter Vanderbilt of Sheboygan and Mrs. Louis DePocter of Oostburg and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 28, 1960 P.11 ******** [d. 05-28-1960/age 65 yrs.]