GAYNELL A. WALDMANN

Gaynell (Gaye) A. Waldmann, age 77, a Manitowoc resident, died early on Monday 
morning May 24, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Gaye was born on April 26, 1933, in McKeesport, Pa., daughter of Violet (Maurer) 
Farrell. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1951., St. Mary's Mercy 
Hospital of Nursing of Gary, Ind., in 1954, and Marquette University of Milwaukee 
in 1957. Gaye married John C. Waldmann on June 8, 1957, in Gary, Ind. Gaye and 
John moved to Manitowoc in 1961. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1992. She 
was a pediatric nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was a member of 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Gaye was an active church member in past years 
serving on the Parish Council, Home School Association, band parents, Roncalli 
Athletic Association, and Roncalli Endowment Committee. She also was a past member 
of the Catholic Jr. Service League, The Jaycettes, A.N.A., and the A.A.U.W.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
survive.
She was preceded in death by her mother: Violet Farrell; her husband, John C. 
Waldmann.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi-Waldo Site, N. 14th and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Klingeisen and the Rev. Gerald Foley will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the 
church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Waldmann 
family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Silver Lake College, the Roncalli 
Endowment Fund or the Roncalli Capital Development Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 2010


JOHN C. WALDMANN

John C. Waldmann, 59, 1316 North 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
June 21, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center unexpectedly.
The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be 10:30 a.m. at Reinbold, Pfeffer, Urbanek & 
Schlei Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 1992, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gerald Foley officiating. Burial will 
be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waldmann was born May 13, 1933, at Brainerd, Minn., son of the late Carl and
Monica Eisenmenger Waldmann. He grew up and was educated at Brainerd, Minn., 
graduating from Brainerd High School in 1951. He then attended Brainerd Jr. 
College for two years before entering the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. 
He graduated from Marquette University in 1957. He then moved to Manitowoc in 1961 
joining the First Securities Co. and later becoming a partner with William Scholten 
in ownership of First Securities Co. In 1988 the business was sold to H.C. Denison 
Co. where he was currently employed as Executive Vice-President. He married 
Gaynell A. Farrell, June 8, 1957, at Gary, Ind. He was past president and member 
of Manitowoc Rotary Club. He was also past president of Big Brothers, Big Sister. 
He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, 
and Holy Innocents Catholic Church. He served on the Development Committee of Holy 
Family Medical Center, and was active with the local Boy Scouts Council. He was 
Director of Roncalli High School Endowment Fund. He served for 25 years in various 
positions with the United Way of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife Gaynell, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law, 
Joseph C. and Kim Waldmann, Billings, Mont., Michael J. Waldmann, Eagan, Minn., and 
Peter J. and Kandace Waldmann, Stevens Point, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, 
Mary and Alan Egging, St. Paul, Minn., and Patricia and Terry Pajtash, Ashland, 
Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael J. and Gail Waldmann, Abilene, Texas; 
two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Don Meyer, Roseville, Minn., Anne and Neal 
Laurance of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and aunt, Mrs. Dorothy Waldmann Gruidl, Shorewood, 
Minn.; three grandchildren, Ashley and Aleia Waldmann, Anthony Joseph Egging; various 
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death 
by his parents.
Friends may call at the Reinbold, Pfeffer, Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 
8 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 1992. A parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Wednesday, said by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. In lieu of flowers memorials would be 
appreciated for Roncalli High School.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1992 P. A2


DAVID H. WALDO

David H. Waldo died, son of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo.
Manitowoc Herald, 13 Mar 1862
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DIED.
On Saturday, the 8th, inst., David H., son of W.W. and D. Florida Waldo, 
aged 8 months and 22 days. 
Manitowoc Pilot, March 14, 1962  P. 3
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(son of Wm. Waldo/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


DOLLY FLORINDA WALDO

DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF CITY’S OLDEST RESIDENTS TODAY
Mrs. D.F. Waldo, 89, Passes Away at Her Home on North Fifth Street 
at Advanced Age this Morning
In the death of Mrs. D.F. Waldo, which occurred at the family home 
on North Fifth street at 8:30 this morning, one of the city’s oldest 
residents passed to final rest. Mrs. Waldo was past 89 years of age 
at her death. The announcement of her demise brings keen sorrow to 
many older residents who knew her as a woman of high ideals, unbounded 
charity and hospitality. 
Mrs. Waldo, nee Dolly Florenda Wood, had been a resident of Manitowoc 
for sixty four years and for sixty one years had occupied the home 
where her death occurred today. She was born at Lebanon, Me., July 23, 
1828, and came to Manitowoc in 1853, at that time coming here to visit 
her brother, the late Sylvester Wood. Two years later, on April 18, 
1855, she was married to W.W. Waldo, who preceded her in death some 
years ago. Mrs. Waldo had continued her home here, her daughter, Miss 
Flora, devoting herself to the care of her mother. Despite her advanced 
age Mrs. Waldo enjoyed excellent health up to a few months ago when she 
began to fail and during the past few weeks her decline had been rapid. 
Even in her failing health, however, Mrs. Waldo was always pleased to 
welcome friends and her home, which was her Heaven, and her gracious 
hospitality was manifested until she was denied that happiness by 
weakness of her last illness. Mrs. Waldo is survived by four children, 
George E. of Chicago; Mark of Barstow, Fla.; Mrs. Edward Ross of 
Mansfield, Pa.; Miss Flora Waldo, this city. One half brother, 
Charles L. Wood, of Malden, Mass., also survives. Funeral services 
will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, November 16, 1917, Page 1
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[bur. 11-18-1917/age 89 yrs/cause: arteria selemoes/bur. on WW Waldo lot]


FLORA W. WALDO

Miss Flora Wood Waldo, 83 (photo), of 524 North Fifth street, lifelong resident 
of Manitowoc, died last night at the Hoy Family hospital. She was moved to the 
hospital last Friday from her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. James Episcopal 
church, the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in the family plot 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Waldo was a daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. William Waldo, who came to 
Manitowoc from Maine in 1847, being one of the pioneer families in the village 
of Manitowoc. She was born in this city in 1865 and attended the north side 
schools, later enrolling at the state university at Madison. She was one of the 
founders of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Madison and was graduated from 
Wisconsin in 1889. 
Returning to Manitowoc, Miss Waldo was active in numerous city charities, 
including the North Side Relief society. She was also active in bond drives 
during World War I. She was a niece of the late S.A. Wood, prominent early day 
financier in Manitowoc.
Survivors are an adopted nephew, John Wood Waldo of Chicago, who was summoned 
here last week when she became seriously ill, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Waldo Ross, 
of Mansfield, Pa. 
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1948  P. 2
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WALDO-Miss Flora W., 83, of 524 N. 5th st., died Monday night at the Holy 
Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at 
the St. James Church with the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will 
be at Evergreen Cemetery. The body may be viewed after 4 p.m. at the Frazier 
Mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1948 P. 18
(Note: It is just listed under "FUNERALS" in the classified section.)
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News article
STURCK BY AUTOMOBILE
Miss Flora Waldo was seriously injured Sunday evening when struck by an automobile 
at Eighth and Park Sts. Both legs and her right arm were fractured. Miss Waldo was 
struck as she was crossing North Eight Street a few feet south of the south cross 
walk at Park St., after visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J.F. Pritchard Sunday 
afternoon. The car was driven by Miss Marie Schmidtmann with her mother, Mrs. Theo 
Schmidtmann and her sister, Hattie, as passengers. The driver said she did not see 
Miss Waldo, who was about to step into her own car parked at the curb on the east 
side of the street until she was right upon her. Miss Waldo, who resides on N. Fifth 
Street, is well known for her activity in charitable work with the North Side Relief 
society and is a life long resident of the city. She is getting along as well as 
could be expected.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 11, 1930


GEORGE E. WALDO, CAPT.

DEATH OF CAPT. GEORGE E. WALDO.
The horrors of war have manifested themselves in our midst. On Tuesday, our 
citizens were astounded by the sad announcement in the Milwaukee papers that 
George E. Waldo, late of this village, and Captain of Co. E. 14th Wisconsin 
Regiment, had fallen in the battle at Pittsburg, another martyr to the cause 
of his country. Deep gloom prevailed throughout the town, and sorrow was 
depicted on every countenance. The flags of the village were instantly raised 
to half mast, and every symptom of sympathy for the dead and living manifested 
by our people at the sad intelligence. 
When the news came to Manitowoc that the rebel guns had been fired upon Fort 
Sumter, defended by the gallant Anderson with his handful of starving heroes, 
young Waldo was among the first to march to the rescue, and he enlisted as a 
private in the First Regiment, and marched with it to the seat of war, and was 
a participator in the Battle of Falling Waters. While there, he showed that 
he was made of the right material for a soldier, and after his regiment was 
mustered out of the service, he returned to Manitowoc, and succeeded in raising 
a Company of brave and hardy boys, eager for the fight; and leading them against 
the foe, bravely died, defending the stars and stripes.
His age was twenty eight. Our citizens mourn his loss, condole and sympathize 
with his family connections, and tremble with fear lest more of our brave boys 
may have shared his fate. We learn that measures will be taken to have the 
remains of the gallant soldier brought from the battle field to his home in 
Manitowoc, for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 18, 1862 P. 3
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DEATH OF CAPT. GEO. E. WALDO.
As a mark of respect to the memory of a brave and gallant young officer the 
flags of the Town were hoisted at half mast on Tuesday morning, soon after 
the arrival of the steamer Comet with the news which we copy in another column, 
of the death of Capt. Geo. E. Waldo. The deceased raised in this and adjoining 
counties, a company of choice spirits whom he was worthy to command, and who 
were willing to follow wherever he might choose to lead them. He had seen some 
service in Col. Starkweather’s 1st Regiment; and with the 11th was engaged in 
the deadly fight at Pittsburgh Landing, where his blood has watered the field 
to prove his devotion to the cause of Constitutional Liberty. He is but one 
among the many victims, but his death will cast a shadow upon aching hearts, 
shrouding them with sorrow and gloom. All who knew him loved him, for he was 
possessed of the soul of true nobility. And though he fell as he would wish 
to fall, though he died as a soldier should die, upon the victorious battle 
field; there is mourning in the circle of his friends, there are tears of 
sorrow in consequence of his untimely fate. 
Farewell brave heart, now turned to dust. Nobly he lived and bravely died; and 
it is the memories of such which constitute the jewels in the crown of Liberty. 
Men who fight in the cause of Human Liberty are true heroes and when they fall, 
“The men of thought return and gather up their ashes in History’s golden urn.”
Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, April 16, 1862  P. 2
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Funeral of Capt. Waldo.
The remains of Capt. Waldo were brought to this place on the Comet, on Saturday 
morning, and the funeral ceremonies took place on Sunday.
Upon the arrival of the body, it was taken to the Masonic Hall, where it remained 
until 2 o’clock p.m. on Sunday, the time appointed for the funeral. A portion of 
the Masonic burial service was recited in the Hall, in the presence of Manitowoc 
and Tracy Lodges, after which a procession was formed in York Street, in the 
following order:
Manitowoc and Tracy Lodges, Hearse, Carriage with Relatives. Members of the Bar, 
President and Board of Trustees, Old Fells, Citizens. 
The procession moved to the Episcopal Church, and after the reading of the burial 
service, was re-formed in the same order, and moved to solemn music by the 
Manitowoc Band, to Evergreen Cemetery, where the impressive funeral service of the 
masonic order was completed by the venerable H. Pierpont. 
Not less than two thousand persons were present on the occasion, and we have never 
witnessed a more impressive scene. Many of those present were intimately acquainted 
with the deceased, and the indications of sorrow and sympathy were numerous and sincere. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1862  P. 2
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[George Edward Waldo/1834-Apr. 7 1862/killed at Shiloh, TN/From Manitowoc
County Civil War Roundtable]


JOHN W. WALDO

Waldo Found Dead in Bed
John W. Waldo, 36, was found dead in bed in a lower apartment of 524 North 
Fifth street at 1:15 this afternoon.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who, with Det. Lt. Elmer Scherer was called to 
investigate, said that death was due to internal hemorrages brought about by 
a perforated stomach ulcer. No inquest will be held, the coroner said.
The body was removed to the Frazier mortuary.
According to Dr. Teitgen, Waldo, employed recently as a buyer for the Harding 
restaurants in Chicago, had come to Manitowoc Monday. He had been seen entering 
the apartment building formerly owned by the late Flora Waldo, about 7 p.m. 
Persons in the adjoining first floor apartment said he had told them he intended 
to retire early.
The body was found, the coroner said, by Mrs. Clara Bressler, a next door 
neighbor, when she called at the apartment this afternoon.
Dr. Teitgen placed the time of death at about 3 o'clcok this morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1949 P. 1


MARK A. WALDO

MARK A. WALDO DIES SUDDENLY IN BARTOW, FLA. 
Former Resident Had Achieved Remarkable Success In Life 
News has been received here of the death of Mark A. Waldo who died suddenly 
of heart failure in Bartow, Florida, which has been his home for over twenty 
years.
Mr. Waldo was born in Manitowoc August 1, 1859 and was educated in the local 
schools, having been a member of the third class which graduated from the old 
North Side High school. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in 
1884 and for many years followed his profession as a civil engineer. 
Decedent is survived by his widow and daughter, Dorothy, by one son, Lieut, 
George E. Waldo of Hampton, Virginia and by one granddaughter. Also sisters, 
Mrs. Edward H. Ross, Mausfield, Pa. and Miss Flora Waldo who lives in the old 
homestead, where Mr. Waldo was born and reared. One brother also survives, 
being George F. Waldo of Chicago.
Mr. Waldo was a member of the Episcopal church and affiliated with the Masons, 
being a member of the Knights Templar.
Will Be Interred Here
The body will arrive here on Monday for interment at Evergreen but funeral 
arrangements have not yet been completed.
Reviewing the life of Mr. Waldo, he achieved a reputation as specialist in the 
sub-structure of bridges. He was assistant engineer and enjoyed the distinction 
of being engaged in the construction of the first railroad bridge built across 
the Mississippi at Memphis, Tenn.
In 1904 Mr. Waldo left his profession to enter the field of phosphate mining in 
Poly County, the center of the phosphate mines of Florida. At the time he took 
up this work, he had just been offered the position of chief engineer of the Sea 
Board ___ from Miami to Key West. One reason for his change of profession was 
because of the particular hazards incident to the construction work.
Deceased was possessed of a remarkable personality and deep sympathy will be 
extended to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 17, 1926  P. 3
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(res. Bartow, Fla./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


MARTHA ELIZABETH WALDO

Martha Elizabeth Waldo died, daughter of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo.
Manitowoc Herald, 19 Apr 1856


ALLEN H. WALKER

ALLEN WALKER, CITY FIREMAN, DIES TUESDAY (photo)
Local Lieutenant Is Victim of Heart Attack While On Fishing Trip
Allen Walker, 53, a lieutenant in the Manitowoc fire department 
and before joining the department here 17 years ago a fireman, 
city official and coast guardsman at Sheboygan, died suddenly of 
a stroke Tuesday afternoon while enroute back to the city with two 
companions from a fishing trip at Sturgeon Bay.
Mr. Walker, in company with Edward Plautz, a fellow fireman from 
the Franklin street station, and Ed Fricke, former second ward 
alderman, had spent the day at Sturgeon Bay and was riding back to 
the city when he collapsed in the rear seat of the Plautz car in 
the city of Kewaunee. Carried from the car and to a nearby home, 
Mr. Walker was attended by a physician but died almost immediately 
without regaining consciousness.
The death of Mr. Walker, prominent for years in fraternal circles 
of the city and recently chosen head of the Manitowoc local of the 
Fire Fighters Union, was a shock to his friends and associates. In 
the 17 years he was connected with the department in Manitowoc he 
was never absent from duty for a day on account of illness.
Was Joking
While passing through Kewaunee Mr. Walker was joking about a previous 
automobile trip when he suddenly stopped talking. Looking into the 
rear view mirrow, Plautz noticed that Walker, who was riding alone 
in the ???? ??? the car, had collapsed.
Mr. Walker was born in Door county Dec. 13, 1880, and made his home 
there until 21 years of age. He was married at Sevastopol 32 years 
ago to Miss Ida Klumb. Shortly after they left Door county to locate 
at Sheboygan. He entered the service of the government coast guard 
where he served a three year period.
Taking the examinations for entrance to the fire department at 
Sheboygan he was enrolled and served in one of the fire companies 
there for seven yars (sic). During the latter part of this period 
he was nominated by the Eighth ward voters of Sheboygan as a 
candidate for alderman in 1913 and was elected. He was reelected 
for a second two year term.
Was Merchant
Retiring form the fire department, Mr. Walker opened a shoe store 
in Sheboygan which he conducted for a few years. He served as under 
sheriff at Sheboygan and during one campaign was a condidate for the 
office of sheriff.
Late in 1917 the deceased, came to this city. He was appointed pipeman 
of one of the north side companies January 18, 1918 and continued there 
until 1926. On December 1 of that year he was named driver of Hose 
company No. 2 at the Franklin street station and was promoted to 
lieutenant of that company, February 1, 1928.
Mr. Walker was one of the prime movers in the Manitowoc Firemen's 
Relief association, an organization for mutual benefit, and served 
as an officer in this association for years. When the new Fire 
Fighters Union was organized here as part of the International body 
two months ago Mr. Walker was chosen as the first president.
In 1923 the deceased was elected vice president of the Wisconsin Paid 
Firemens' association and served for a year. From 1925 to 1928 he was 
chosen department vice president of the same organization.
Active In Lodge
After coming to this city Mr. Walker joined Chickerming lodge No. 55, 
I.O.O.F., and since then had been active in all lodge affairs. He held 
all the chairs in the lodge and until a few months ago served as 
secretary of the Odd Fellows relief committee, which arranged funds to 
take care of members in need of relief.
Survivors are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. A.J. Galbraith, four sons, 
Earl and Allen Jr., of Milwaukee, Jerome and Woodrow, both of this city; 
a sister, Mrs. Frank DeFaut, Sturgeon Bay and three brothers, Charles of 
Iron Mountain, Mich., John of Institute, Wis., and Richard of Sturgeon 
Bay.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral parlors in charge of the Odd Fellows. Firemen from 
the local department and from Sheboygan and other cities will act as 
honorary escort. Interment will be at Evergreen.
The body was removed to the home, 860 North Sixth street, from the 
funeral parlors this afternoon. It will be returned to the funeral 
parlors at 9:30 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the hour of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 24, 1934 P.2
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[bur. 1-26-1934/age 53 yr/d. Kewaunee, WI/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


ALMA M. WALKER

Alma M. Walker, age 92, formerly of 1626 South 9th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at St. 
John United Church of Christ, 1501 Marshall Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert 
Meyer will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Alma was born January 7, 1906 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert & Minnie 
Boldt Erdmann. Alma grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and graduated from 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1925. She was employed at the Manitowoc 
Department of Human Services for many years retiring in 1971. Married to 
Jerome J. Walker in October 27, 1935 at St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc. Jerome preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1951.
Alma was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and was a former member 
of the church Choir. Alma loved to golf and enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include a Son & daughter-in-law, Jan J. & Phyllis Walker, Franklin, 
WI; Son-in-law: Donald Farley, Ashland, WI; Six grandchildren: Jason and his 
wife Kumiko Walker, Kevin Walker & Jessica Walker, Dawn Farley and Barry Guell, 
Dean Farley and his wife Christine and Craig Farley. Two great-grandchildren; 
one brother Elmer Erdmann, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews other relatives and 
friends also survive. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death 
by a daughter Cynthia Farley May 8, 1999. Two brothers, Walter and Herbert 
Erdmann, two sisters; Martha Boeder and Amanda Lange.
Relatives and Friends may call from 4 pm. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Reinbold & 
Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc and Wednesday at St. John United Church 
of Christ from 12 noon to the time of service at 1 p.m.
Memorials to St. John United Church of Christ would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 2000 P. A2


CHARLES H. WALKER

Death of Chas. H. Walter (Walker) on 14 December. He was a local lawyer; 
in the year 1857 and 1858 a member of the Assembly; later a county judge 
and served in the 21st Infantry Regiment as a Major. He leaves a wife and 
small children. Burial was on Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 20 December 1877
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Hon. Charles W. Walker died at his home in Manitowoc Rapids at 2 a.m. Friday the 
14th of December. For several years Mr. Walker had been suffering from paralytic 
strokes which rendered active business in his profession impossible, and by the 
advice of his physician he was persuaded to try farming for the benefit of his 
health. He came to Manitowoc in its early days and opened a law office known as 
Lee and Walker, was sent to the assembly for two consecutive terms and elected 
County Judge in 1858, serving one term. At the breaking out of the war, he went 
out with Company K. 21st Reg. Wis. Vols, as Captain, was in many important 
battles with the army of Cumberland, and returned at the close of the war with 
a major's straps; after he resumed his law business, until ill health required 
a change. He was married three times, and leaves a wife and three children. Mrs. 
Walker has the hearty sympathy of the community in her affliction; her entire 
devotion to her helpless husband for years has been the admiration of all who 
knew the circumstances. The funeral services at St. James church was attended 
by a large concourse of people, many of whom could not get inside. After the 
committal of the body to the grave the concluding services were conducted by 
the Odd Fellows of which lodge he was a member.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 20, 1877 P. 3
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DEATH OF MAS. C. H. WALKER
The numerous friends and soldier comrades of Hon. Chas. H. Walker, 
of Manitowoc, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at 
Manitowoc Rapids, on Friday the 14th inst.  He has of late years 
been suffering from paralysis, and this has finally proved fatal.  
We have known the deceased for nearly a quarter of a century and 
can truthfully say that he was an able lawyer, a brave soldier, a 
good citizen and a true friend, and many years will elapse before 
his memory is forgotten by those who knew and valued his sterling 
worth.  The deceased was a native of Tully, Onondago Co., N. Y. 
and was born Sept. 5th, 1828.
Chilton Times, December 22, 1877

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DIED
Walker - At his residence in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids on the morning of the 14th inst., Major Chas. H. Walker, died 49 years, 3 months and 9 days.
The announcement of the death of Major Walker will be received by the numerous friends of this deceased with profound sorrow and regret for he was a general favorite in the large circle of his acquaintances extending not only throughout Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties but throughout a considerable portion of the State. 
Major Walker was the last surviving child of the venerable Lyman Walker, of Kewaunee and was born in Tully, Onondagua County, New York, on the 5th day of September, 1828 and was at the time of his death a little over 49 years of age. When he was 13 years of age he moved to the State of Ohio where he was educated, graduating from the Western Reserve College at the age of twenty-two. Soon after leaving college he left Ohio, came to Wisconsin, entered the law office of Judge Chatfield at Kenosha as a law student, where he fitted himself for the practice of the law and admitted to the bar. He engaged in practice at Kenosha a short time, when he determined to see another field to push his fortunes and he made the selection of Manitowoc for his future home and place of business. At Kenosha he married his first wife and in the summer of 1854 both sought and found their future abiding place in the then small village of Manitowoc.
Immediately after his arrival he formed a partnership with Geo. L. Lee, Esq.,, and the firm soon had a thriving and lucrative business. In 1856 deceased was elected to the State Legislature as the representative of Manitowoc County and was re-elected in 1857. His genial manners, ready wit and skillful repartee, together with his youthful appearance made him many friends and brought a good share of public notice. In the fall of 1857 he was elected County Judge of this county and took possession of the office January 1, 1858 which he held till after the outbreak of the rebellion when in the summer of 1862 he recruited a full company and was commissioned as a Captain and was mustered into service of the United States as Captain of Co. K, 21st Wisconsin Vols. on the 1st of September of the above year at Oshkosh and on the 11th he left the State for the front with his regiment. He, together with the brave fellows that comprised his company and regiment, without drill or discipline, was forthwith, put under fire at the battle of Perrysville. He was, with but slight intermissions, with his regiments, enduring its privations and dangers in many of the sanguinary and hard fought fields of the West and with them went with Sherman to the sea in his long, weary and hazardous march. He came back with his regiment by way of Raleigh to Washington and participated in the grand review t the close of the war, remained in camp at the Capitol until the 8th of June, 1865 when he and his comrades were mustered out of the service, he holding the rank of Major which rank he held for some time before being mustered out. 
The men who served under him speak loud in his praise as an efficient and capable officer, always considerate of their comfort and kind and cheerful under any and all circumstances, careful of their lives with a vigilant eye in their rations, sure to see that they had their full measure dealt out and thus earning and receiving their esteem and honor.
On returning to Manitowoc, he married a second time, his first wife having died before he  entered the army. He entered at once in the practice of his profession which he continued with fair success. His second wife lived but a short time, when he was again left a widower. he married a third time and seemed healthy, prosperous and happy when sudden and swift as the star shoots, about six years ago, he had a stroke of paralysis which partially paralyzed his right side and somewhat affected his speech. Soon after this he gave up the practice of the law and had moved on a farm which he bought in Manitowoc Rapids about three miles from the city. In the meantime, shock succeeded shock at brief intervals, affecting the use of the paralyzed ide more and more and visibly affecting his brain and yet all the while, the buoyant and cheerful spirit of the man seemed unruffled and serene. But at length the resisting force of nature was exhausting, disease was the conqueror and death kindly brought an end to the long sufferings of the deceased and relief to the careworn and afflicted family. He died at two o'clock on the morning of the 14th, his wife, father and daughter being present when he expired.
And thus passed away a man of brilliant parts and fine social qualities who seemed peculiarly constituted for the enjoyment of heaven's bounties and life's pleasures, a devoted husband, a tender, indulgent father, a dutiful and affectionate son, a genial companion, a good neighbor, a worthy patriotic citizen and a man of much more than average intellectual ability. A very large concourse of people attested their respect to the memory of the deceased by their presence at the burial. The Odd Fellows (to which order deceased belonged) numbered about 150 members of Chickerming Lodge and Manitowoc Lodge of Manitowoc and Two Rivers Lodge of Two Rivers and hundreds of other citizens. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church and at the grave. The Chickerming Lodge of which the deceased was a member, also read its burial service and the grave closed over all that remained of Charlie Walker, who leaves behind him a stricken widow and two helpless little boys, a married daughter and an aged father whose span of life exceeds the allotted three score and ten, now childless in his old age to deplore and mourn their sad bereavement. May consolation and comfort be vouchsafed them all in their dire hour of trial and extremity.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Dec. 20, 1877

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On Tuesday morning 5th inst., at St. James Church, Manitowoc, by Rev. I. N. Freeman, 
Major Chas. H. Walker to Miss Ione Carpenter, eldest daughter of O. H. Carpenter Esq., 
all of Manitowoc. The happy couple will please accept our congratulations and best 
wishes for their future happiness.
The Calumet Chilton Times, Calumet County September 28, 1865
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Married: CHAS. H. WALKER (Maj.) At the residence of the bride's mother, in Sheboygan, 
on the 31st day of January, 1870 by the Rev. R.W. Blow, Maj. Chas. H. Walker, of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Libbie M. Rouan of Sheboygan. And now comes the editor and enters 
his plea as to the merits of this case, and says, that brother Walker has won an 
important suit; and, as is his usual practice, he will re-tain the whole sum recovered, 
as his fee. The fair bride - who, by the way, is one of the best women in the world - 
will be welcomed to Manitowoc. Charley, you are a fortunate kuss in court. We 
congratulate both bride and groom in their success, each with the other.
Manitowoc Pilot, Jan. 3, 1870
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Death of Chas. H. Walter (Walker) on 14 December.
He was a local lawyer; in the year 1857 and 1858 a member of the Assembly;
later a county judge and served in 21st Infantry Regiment as a Major. He leaves a
wife and small children. Burial was on Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 20 December 1877
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Charles Walker/d. 14 Dec. 1877/bur. 16 Dec. 1877/age 49 yrs. 3 mo. cause: paralysis/
from record of St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc
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DEATH RESULTED DECKER
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD:
Algoma, Wis., August 2nd -- News was received in this city this 
morning of the death of Mrs. Edward Decker, at the Chicago Hospital, 
which took place at 6:30 o'clock last evening. The lady had not been 
seriously ill but on the advice of physicians underwent an operation 
and was deemed to be on a rapid road to recovery, when she had a 
sudden sinking spell and expired. Deceased was about sixty years of 
age and is well known and very popular. Her maiden name was Horner 
and she was formerly the wife of Major Charles H. Walker, of Manitowoc 
who died in 1877. Some years later she married Mr. Decker, now 
president of Algoma and Western Railroad, and by him had one daughter, 
Miss Libbie a young lady of about twenty years of age. The decedent 
also leaves two sons, Harry and Horace Walker to mourn their heavy 
bereavement. The summer home of the family was at Casco and the genial 
hospitality of the kindly lady will be greatly missed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 2, 1901, p. 1
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(First publication Dec. 26, 1882)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of Charles H. Walker, 
Henry M. Walker and Horace M. Walker.
On reading and filing the petition of Edward Decker, guardian of said minors, 
representing among other things, that the said wards are seized of certain real 
estate in Manitowoc county, and that it is for the interest of said minors that 
all the same should be sold, and praying for license to sell the same; and it 
appearing to the Court, from said petition, that it would be beneficial for the 
minors to sell the same; it is ordered and directed that the next of kin to said 
wards, and all persons interested in said estate, appear before me, on Tuesday, 
the 23rd day of January A.D. 1883, at ten o'clock A.M., at the Probate Office in 
said county, then and there to show cause (if any there be), why license should 
not be granted for the sale of said real estate, according to the prayer of said 
petition.
And it is  further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four 
succesive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times, a weekly 
newspaper printed at Manitowoc, in said county
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1882 P. 4
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(1880 Manitowoc Rapids census:
Elizabeth Walker age 38 widow; Henry age 9; Horace age 7; mother-in-law Lyman age 81)


CLAUDE WALKER

FORMER LOCAL WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH
Mrs. Walker and Husband Meet Death In Accident Near Iron River
Dr. and Mrs. Claude W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., the latter a native 
of Manitowoc, were killed Friday afternoon when their car skidded and 
crashed on U.S. Highway 2, 14 miles west of Iron River, Mich., after a rear 
tire blew out.
Mrs. Walker was the former Ruth Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkie 
of this city. She was about 50 years of age.
The Walkers, who were returning to Iron Mountain from a meeting of the Upper 
Peninsula Medical society at Ironwood, Mich., were killed almost instantly. 
Traffic officers said the car driven by Dr. Walker, skidded off the road 
after a tire blew out.
Friends here learned of the accident late Friday when the coroner at Iron 
River called Manitowoc police in an effort to locate relatives of Mrs. 
Walker.
Well Known Here
The Walkers were married here about 25 years ago and moved to Iron Mountain. 
They had no children. Mrs. Walker's father, who was formerly employed at the 
city electric plant here, now resides at Detroit, Mich. Her mother is dead. 
The only immediate survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Vollendorf and 
Mrs. James Camp of Detroit.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Walker were well known in this city and visited here 
frequently. Mrs. Walker last visited Manitowoc to attend the funeral of 
Mrs. Henry Levenhagen several months ago. 
Friends here had not been notified today of details regarding the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 19, 1941 P. 4
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[d. 7/18-1941 at Stambaugh, MI/age 64 yrs./cause: automobile accident/
bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]


DORIS E. SMITH WALKER

Doris E. Walker, age 92, a resident of Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 North 15th 
Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary's at 
Felician Village. 
Doris was born on March 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, to the late Fred and Lillie 
Winter Kiekhaefer. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 
1939. Doris was employed with Sears from 1958 to 1979. On June 6, 1942, Doris 
married Gene E. Smith in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on October 22, 
1968. Doris later married Woodrow Walker on August 5, 1972 in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death on April 25, 1996. Doris' parents were devoted members 
of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, and where Doris attended parochial day 
school through 8th grade. Doris was a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical 
Lutheran Synod throughout her life. 
Doris is survived by her two sons: Dr. Greg G. (Roberta) Smith, Madison; and 
Richard L. Smith, Tampa, FL; three daughters: Beverly D. (Martin) Pelech, Port 
Orchard, WA; Cindy S. (Paul) Allen, Springfield, OR; and Cheryl M. (Doug) Bosma, 
Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers: 
Herbert Kiekhaefer, Middleton; and Fred Kiekhaefer, Milwaukee; sister: 
Florence Foreman, Poway, CA; three step daughters: Betty (Sandy) Stark, Carol 
(Bill) Behringer, and Luanne (Alan) Chappell; eight step grandchildren; 16 step 
great grandchildren; also other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in 
death by her sister: Helen Laux Thomas; and stepdaughter: Mary L. Rogne.
A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be held at Noon on Saturday, 
October 25, 2014, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet 
relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 
a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. A private, family burial 
will take place on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Evergreen Cemetery. Online 
condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Manitowoc Senior 
Center, where Doris spent many years playing bridge, her favorite pastime. 
On Doris' day of passing, her five children and other cherished family members 
surrounded her bedside. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's 
and Homecare Health Services and Hospice for all their expert caregiving and 
warm friendship shown to Doris during her short stay at St. Mary's, especially 
Jodie Wachowski, St. Mary's long-term care Nurse Manager, and Nicole Renteria, 
her hospice nurse, who closely worked together to bring Doris much comfort and 
peace in her final days. Her family is forever grateful to them. Much love and 
thankfulness also goes out to the many nurses, certified nursing assistants, 
and staff members at St. Mary's, who brought daily smiles, joy, and friendship 
to her life. Heartfelt and life-long gratitude to Barb, Karen, David, and Theresa, 
for providing Doris with countless hours of dear companionship and love. 


DOVIE E. WALKER

Mrs. Dovie E. Walker, 80, of ____A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at her home.
Funeral services will be at ____ p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Walker was born Sept. 2, 1896, at Felton, Ga., daughter of the late John 
and Mary Hilton. She married Alvin A. Walker in September of 1920 at Cedartown, 
Ga. He preceded her in death. She came to Manitowoc in 1947, worked as a waitress 
at Maine Café, Coffee Shop and the Manitowoc Motor Hotel.
Survivors include a daughter, Frances I. Walker, of Manitowoc, a brother, Arthur 
Hilton of Tallapoosa, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Gentry of Macon, Ga. 
She was preceded in death by a daughter, three sons and a sister.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until 
time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1976  P. 10 
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[bur. on Frances L. Walker lot]


EMIL G. WALKER

MESSAGE OF SERIOUS ILLNESS FOLLOWED BY ONE TELLING OF DEATH
Emil Walker, Former Resident Here, Passes Away at Flint, Mich., 
a Victim of Lung Fever. Body to be Brought Here. 
Emil Walker, formerly of this city, news of whose critical illness at Flint, 
Mich., was received here yesterday, died at the hospital at Flint last night 
at 10 o’clock, a message to this effect having been received this morning. 
F. H. Gehbe, Sr., father of Mrs. Walker, left for Flint today to accompany 
his daughter here with the remains.
Mr. Walker had been ill ten days, suffering from lung fever and hope of his 
recovery was given up yesterday. The news of Mr. Walker’s serious illness 
came as a complete surprise and the announcement of his death will be a shock 
to friends. 
For ten years Mr. Walker was a resident of this city having been engaged in 
business here, first associated with F. J. Rosenfelder in the management of 
the Savoy restaurant and later having leased the Bears buffet on South Eighth 
street. 
Mr. and Mrs. Walker left here several months ago to locate at Flint where Mr. 
Walker was engaged in the real estate and brokerage business and had established 
the foundation of a successful business when death overtook him.
Besides his wife, Mr. Walker is survived by a brother and a sister. It is not 
known when the remains will reach here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 5, 1916  P. 1
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FUNERAL OF EMIL WALKER HELD TUESDAY 
Body Reached Here From Flint, Michigan, Last Night 
The body of Emil Walker who died at Flint, Mich., was brought here last night 
by Mrs. Walker and her father, F. H. Gehbe, and was taken to the Urbanek & 
Wattawa undertaking rooms.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Gehbe home on 
Quay street, and brief services will be held at the chapel at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 27, 1916  P. 5
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[bur. 11-28-1916/age 45yrs/cause: meningitis]
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Emil Walker Takes a Bride
Miss Hannah Gehbe and Mr. Walker Wedded at Home Ceremony
Miss Hannah Gehbe and Emil A. Walker were united in marriage at a ceremony 
performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Gehbe, Quay 
Street, Wednesday afternoon and the bridal couple departed late in the day 
on a honeymoon to Chicago, Milwaukee and other points. Judge John Chloupek 
officiated at the ceremony, which was characterized by simplicity.
Miss Barbara Leary of Oshkosh and John Morrisey of Washington D.C., attended 
the couple. The home was prettily decorated with red and white roses and smilax 
and following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Walker 
will be at home at the Toledo after December 1. Bride and groom are well known 
young people who have surrounded themselves with a large circle of friends who 
tender sincere congratulations. The bride has been employed as bookkeeper for 
the Palace Laundry and has been a resident of the city most of her life. Mr. 
Walker is associated with the management of the Savoy Cafe of which he is also 
an owner.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Nov. 10, 1910 page 1


ENID WALKER

The online obit is completely illegible. The paper/date is: 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 1, 1944 P.2
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[Miss Enid M./d. 06-30-1944/age 5 yrs./cause: acute lymphatic
leukemia/dau. of Woodrow Walker/bu. on Mrs. A.H. Walker lot]


FRANCES L. WALKER

Frances L. Walker, age 74, of 1215 E. Thomas St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
July 12, 1997, at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation Center, Greenfield, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at Reinbold & 
Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Alan Sunn will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 20, 1923, in Bremen, Ga., daughter of the late Alvin and 
Dovie Hilton Walker. She grew up and attended schools in Georgia, moving to 
Manitowoc in the early 1940's, and has been a resident of Manitowoc since that 
time. Frances loved to go shopping, going out to eat and going to Oneida. She 
also had a special companion, a dog named Sadie. She is a member of the Day Care 
at Family Services Lakeshore.
Survivors include special friends in the Manitowoc area. She was preceded in 
death by her parents.
Memorials would be appreciated for the Lakeshore Humane Society.
Friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Tuesday 
from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1997 P. A2
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[d. 7-12-1997/age 74 yrs.]


HORACE WALKER

Captain Horace Walker, who was dangerously wounded in the late engagement in 
the Rappahannock and whose probable death is announced, is a son of Lyman Walker 
of Kewaunee and a brother of Captain Chas. Walker, acting Colonel of the 21st 
regiment at Chattanooga. He enlisted as a private in the first company raised 
at Manitowoc and before it left Madison to join the 5th regiment, he was chosen 
1st Lieutenant. He was subsequently promoted to the Captaincy, was in nearly all 
the great battles for the Potomac and was twice wounded, previous to the fatal 
announcement contained in the late dispatches.
Captain Walker was scarecely of age when he enlisted and could not have been more 
than 22 at the time of his death. He was a remarkably courageous and efficient 
officer and was more than once spoken of in the highest terms by his superior 
officers. We have no particulars on the sad event, except we fear, sufficient to 
confirm the announcement. As personal friends of Captain Walker and his immediate 
relatives, we feel deeply grieved at this result.
Madison State Journal, Fri., Nov. 13, 1863 page 3
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BROUGHT HOME. - The bodies of Capt. Horace Walker 
and Sergeant Jos. Goodwin, of Co. A. 5th Regiment, who 
were killed in the recent engagement near Rappahannock 
Station, arrived here on the evening of the 31st inst. After 
appropriate funeral exercises at the Episcopal Church, they 
were taken to their final resting place on Friday. A large number 
of people attended the ceremonies.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 11, 1863  pg. 1
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(d. 7 Nov. 1863 in battle at Rappahanoc Station, Va./from record of St. 
James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
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Correspondence sent regarding death of HORACE WALKER
Correspondence to the State Journal, Washington D.C. - Nov. 11, 1863
Since the writing of my last letter, the 5th regiment of Wisconsin volunteers 
has added another star to its crescent; another chapter to the history of its 
fame. Only a few days ago this regiment, being then on duty in the State of New 
York, when Col. Allen and his fellow officers, being by invitation the guests 
of Hon. Seward (brother of distinguished Secretary of State) received orders to 
proceed to the front and report to Gen. Meade at Warrenton Junction in Virginia. 
Scarcely had they arrived at Warrenton Junction and rejoined their old comrades, 
the 5th and 6th Maine and the 121st New York (comprising the Third Brigade of the 
First Division Sixth Army Corps) when the order was given for a forward movement 
of the entire army. This was in the morning of Saturday, Nov. 7 and by sunrise of 
that day, the whole Army was in motion. The object was to get possession of 
Rappahannock Station, an important point, ten miles further south on the line of 
the railroad, lately destroyed by the rebels and in a direct line towards Culpepper 
Court House and Gordonsville. By one o'clock the brigade above mentioned commanded 
by Gen. Russell had reached a point within a mile and a quarter of the enemy's 
works, where they halted for two hours for a division to come up which had missed 
the way. From this position, being in the edge of a wood and the country beyond 
being open, they could readily observe the movements of the enemy in their 
fortifications which they were soon to storm. Two batteries of six guns each, the 
5th U.S. Artillery, commanded by Capt. M?, and the 1st Rhode Island, Capt. Waterman 
commanding, were placed in position and by the time the missing infantry had arrived, 
had opened a brisk fire on the enemy works less than a mile distant. Soon afterwards, 
the 5th New York Independent battery, six guns, commanded by Capt. Taft came up, 
making all eighteen guns engaged in shelling the enemy's works in short range. The 
enemy returned the fire briskly.
At the time this artillary practice was going on, the Infantry was carrying on a 
brisk skirmish in front, while the engagement that ensued was almost a complete 
repetition of the charge made on Mary's Heights on the ? Of May, with this difference 
however, that now the Sixth Maine was deployed in the advance, supported by the Fifth 
Wisconsin in line of battle, while on the former charge the Wisconsin boys led the 
advance and the Maine Regiment was the support. It was now after sundown, when our 
line of skirmishes, yet three quarters of a mile from the fortifications, were ordered 
into the double quick and were obliged to fix their bayonets on the run. The enemy 
kept up a constant fire of musketry and artillery which told with fearful effort upon 
the advancing columns and never desisted from their artillery practice till our soldiers 
took possession of the guns and compelled them to surrender at the point of the bayonet. 
This is pronounced, the closest engagement of the war and the only one where our men 
have been wounded by blows inflicted with the breech of the musket. An officer who was 
engaged in says that "the reberls fought like devils this time." As the Union soldiers 
got possession of the guns, one of our men, Captain Horace Walker of Company A turned 
a piece against the enemy, compelled the rebel gunner to sight it when just at that 
moment a shell came from rebel rifle and Captain fell dead by the captured gun. The 
engagement lasted till it was too dark to distinguish friend from foes, possession of 
the works, when Colonel Allen, sitting on his horse at the head of his column, received 
a wound in his hand from a rifle shot two hundred yards to the left shattering the bones 
and singularly enough the ball lodge in his hand.
Madison State Journal, printed Nov. 17, 1963 from original written Nov. 12, 1863


IDA K. WALKER

Mrs. Allen Walker, 69, of 860 North Sixth street, died suddenly 
Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. Pauls 
Methodist church, the Rev. Noah Be?s officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Walker, nee Ida Klumb, was born in Door county in 1876 and 
in 190? was married to Allen Walker. They moved to this city in 
1918 where he was a city fireman. He died several years ago. She 
was a member of the Maccabees and Rebekahs.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Archie Galbraith of this city; four 
sons, Woodrow of this city, Earl and Allen of Milwaukee, Jerome of 
Lake city, Minn.; brother, Gustav of Sturgeon Bay; three sisters, 
Mrs. Ella Schlei of Granville, Wis., Mrs. Anna Kohls of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Fred Walthers of Sturgeon Bay.
The body may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home after 
3 p.m. Saturday and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday 
to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 28, 1945 P.3
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[d. 12-27-1945/age 69 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Allen H. Walker lot]


IONE WALKER

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At a regular meeting of Chickerming Lodge No. 55, I.O. of O.F. held at 
Manitowoc, Wis., July 13th, 1866, the following resolutions reported by the 
Committee appointed by the Lodge, were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Allwise Ruler of the Universe to bereave our most 
worthy Friend and Brother, Charles H. Walker, P.G.& D.D.G. Master, of his wife 
Mrs. Ione Walker, to most of us known, and by us esteemed for her goodness and 
many virtures, and as we regard it as a sad privilege to express our sympathy 
in this his great bereavement. Therefore:
Resolved. That as by the death of Mrs. Ione Walker, society has lost one of its 
chiefest ornaments, who, by her death our brother has suffered a loss which no 
sympathy of ours can mitigate; and while we may not intrude upon the sacred 
sorrow which sits brooding at the hearth-stone of our bereaved brother, we mingle 
our condolence with his grief and at the same time we would say to him to strive 
with ?? to
So live, that when our summons comes to join the innumberable caravan that moves 
to that mysterious realm, where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls 
of death, we go not as the quarry slave at night scourged to his dungeon, but 
sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust approach our graves like one who 
wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dream."
Resolved. That a copy of these proceedings be trandmitted to our brother, and that 
copies be funished the local papers for publication.
H.F. Hubbard, Jas. H. Leonard, John E. McMullen, Committee.
A.J. Patchen, N.G, Don A. Shove, R.S. Pro tem
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 20, 1866 P. 4


JEROME J. WALKER

Funeral services for Jerome (Jerry) Walker, 39, former Manitowoc resident who 
died at Whitehall, Wis., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John 
Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Sheboygan in 1911 and accompanied his parents to Manitowoc when 
a boy. He was graduated from Lincoln high school and later was employed at the 
Penney store in Manitowoc. Three years ago he moved to Whitehall to engage in 
the insurance business. He married Miss Alma Erdman in 1935.
Survivors are his wife, a son, Jan, and daughter, Cynthia, of Whitehall; two 
brothers, Woodrow of Manitowoc and Earl of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. Leona 
Galbraith of Hayward, Wis.  He was a member of the Lions and Odd Fellows. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, after 7 
o’clock Friday night. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1951  P. 2
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[Jerome John/d. 02-24-1951 at Whitehall, WI/age 39 yrs./
bur. on Mrs. Alma Walker lot]


LILLIAN SCHUETTE WALKER

MRS. WALKER PASSES AWAY AT MENOMINEE 
Daughter of Late John Schuette to Be Buried in This City 
Mr. Lillian Schuette Walker, wife of Dr. Robert A. Walker of Menominee, Michigan, 
died at the family home in that city at an early hour this morning, the demise 
coming after two years of illness and while not unexpected, came as a shock to 
friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schuette left early this morning for a 
visit with the Walker family and were not informed of the death until their arrival 
at Menominee. The body of Mrs. Walker will be returned here tomorrow morning and 
funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at Sacred Heart Catholic 
church, the Rev. W. J. Luby officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 15, 1926  P. 3
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Mrs. Lillian Walker, nee Schuette, wife of Dr. Robert A. Walker of Menominee, 
Mich., died at her home in that city Saturday morning after an illness of two 
years. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schuette left early that morning for a visit with 
the Walker family and were not informed of the death until their arrival at 
Menominee. The body of Mrs. Walker was brought here Sunday and funeral services 
were held Monday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. W.J. Luby 
officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Walker, who was fifty-two years old, was born in this city. She was a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette. She graduated from the local 
high school and later attended Downer College at Milwaukee and following her 
graduation from the college returned here to make her home. She was married in 
1900 to Dr. Robert A. Walker and the couple took up their residence at Menominee 
where the family has since resided. Besides her husband, a son, Robert Jr. and 
a daughter, Catherine, two brothers, Louis and Edwin and two sisters, Mrs. C.L. 
Babcock and Miss Gesine Schuette of this city survive her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 20, 1926


LOTTIE WALKER

Mrs. Birnam Walker, 58, of 806 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Lotti Normington was born April 5, 1903 at Marshfield, Wis., daughter 
of the late Joshua and Mayme Johnson Normington. She was married to Birnam Walker 
June 8, 1936 at Stevens Point. They lived at Hancock, Wis., for two years before 
locating at Manitowoc. She was a graduate of Stevens Point High School and 
Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Thomas of Manitowoc; a brother, Walter of 
Stevens Point. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 15, 1966 page M13
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[d. 8-15-1966/age 58 yrs/wife of Birnam M. Walker]


LYMAN WALKER

Death of the Hon. Lyman Walker
It is not a frequent occurrence that this community is called upon to mourn 
the loss of an aged citizen - one so universally loved and esteemed as was 
Lyman Walker, whose death occurred at Casco, on Saturday last. We sadly lament 
the loss of so estimable a gentleman. Although not a resident of this place 
at the time of his demise, he was at one time an honored and respected citizen 
of Ahnapee, and the love and reverence which was extended to him by every 
inhabitant of this place while he was here, was still cherished for him in his 
absence. His death was not wholly unexpected, his health having been considerably 
impaired for some months past. On Sunday, the 10th inst., he experienced a 
slight attack of paralysis, from which he never recovered, but continued to 
grow weaker until death came to his relief. Although in the 88th year of his 
existence he was remarkably well-preserved, both mentally and physically, and 
was only confined to his bed five days before the end. Mr. Walker died at the 
residence of the Hon. E. Decker, with whom he has made his home for the last 
five years. Between him and Mr. Decker there has existed for the past thirty 
years a very strong personal friendship. 
He leaves surviving him no wife, children, brothers or sisters, having out-
lived them all, the only relatives being three grand-children - a daughter and 
two sons of the late Major Chas. H. Walker. The grand-daughter, Mrs. Wm. 
Horner, now resides at Milwaukee, and his two grandsons reside with their  
mother, Mrs. E. Decker, of Casco. 
The funeral obsequies were held at Casco on Monday and were largely attended 
by his old associates and friends from all parts of the county. On Tuesday 
his remains were conveyed to Manitowoc and were interred beside those of his 
patriotic sons, Major C.H. Walker, of the 21st Wis. Vol. and Capt. Horace 
Walker, of the 5th Wis. Vol. 
The pall-bearers whom officiated at the funeral and accompanied the remains to 
Manitowoc were: Hon. J.R. McDonald, C. Hannemann and Orion Warner, Sr., of 
this city, and the Hon. Geo. Grimmer, Jos. Duvall and John Erichsen, of Kewaunee, 
all of whom have been intimate friends of the deceased for more than thirty 
years past. 
He was an esteemed member of the Kewaunee county bar during his residence in 
this county, and in honor of their brother member, circuit court, which is in 
session at Kewaunee, passed a resolution and adjourned to attend the funeral 
ceremonies in a body. 
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Biographical:
Lyman Walker was born at Tully, Onondaga county, New York, on May 30, 1799. 
He was sheriff of Onondaga county from 1828 to 1834. In 1834-'35-'36 he  
served as supervisor in Tully. He was postmaster at Cochington, O., under 
James K. Polk, and at Milan, O., under Franklin Pierce. He removed to Wisconsin 
in 1855 and settled at Ahnapee, and soon after his arrival at this place was 
elected district attorney, which office he held most of the time intervening 
between that year and 1878, being always re-elected without opposition, and 
during which time he held the unbounded esteem of the people. In 1864 he was 
elected member of assembly, and labored most assiduously to study the wants 
and wishes of his constituents. In 1865 he was elected superintendent of 
schools without opposition. In 1869 he was elected state senator. The members 
of the legislature always found Senator Walker unassuming, gentlemanly and 
earnest, wielding a large influence, without ostentation and display. In 1872 
he was elected supervisor in this city. He was also admitted and served as a 
member of the Kewaunee county bar since his arrival in this county. 
Ahnapee Record, Thursday, October 21, 1886, Ahnapee, Wisconsin


MARY WALKER

Funeral services for Mrs. Woodrow Walker, 50, of 909 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walker, nee Mary Sieracki, was born July 18, 1918, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmer Sieracki. She was graduated from 
Lincoln high school in 1935, and was married to Mr. Walker June 6, 1938.
Survivors include the husband and mother; four daughters, Mrs. Dean (Betty) 
Ball and Miss Mary Lynn of Madison, Mrs. Marvin (Carol) Krall and Miss LuAnne 
of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Peterson and Mrs. William Becker of 
Manitowoc. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1968  P. 9 
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[d. 09-27-1968/age 50 yrs./wife of Woodrow N. Walker/
bur. on Mrs. Allen H. Walker lot]


ROBERT A. WALKER, M.D.   (d. 1935)

DR. WALKER IS STRICKEN, DIES
Physician Known Here Is Found In Menominee Home
Dr. Robert A. Walker, 63, a practicing physician at Menominee, Mich.,
whose wife, now deceased, was a daughter of the late John Schuette
of this city, was found dead in the basement of his home in that
city yesterday afternoon. His death was due to a cerebral 
hemorrhage.
His only daughter, Miss Kathryn Walker was visiting in Manitowoc
with her aunts, Mrs. Babcock and Miss Gesine Schuette, when advised
of the sudden death of her father.
The body was found by Police Chief Frank Parsek of Menominee who
investigated when neighbors reported they had not seen Dr. Walker
for two days. His car was parked outside the house. The position 
of the body indicated Dr. Walker had been stricken as he started
upstairs after tending the furnace.
Dr. Walker was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1871. On October 5,
1899 he was married in this city to Miss Lillian Schuette. She
died nine years ago.
Survivors are a son, Robert Walker Jr., publisher and editor of
the Lake Mills Leader; a daughter, Miss Kathryn, Menomineee; and
several sisters in Montreal.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc Sunday and funeral services
will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 2, 1935  p.4
********
[bur. 03-04-1935/d. at Menominee, WI/age 63 yrs./
cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


RUTH WALKER

FORMER LOCAL WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH
Mrs. Walker and Husband Meet Death In Accident Near Iron River
Dr. and Mrs. Claude W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., the latter a native 
of Manitowoc, were killed Friday afternoon when their car skidded and 
crashed on U.S. Highway 2, 14 miles west of Iron River, Mich., after a rear 
tire blew out.
Mrs. Walker was the former Ruth Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkie 
of this city. She was about 50 years of age.
The Walkers, who were returning to Iron Mountain from a meeting of the Upper 
Peninsula Medical society at Ironwood, Mich., were killed almost instantly. 
Traffic officers said the car driven by Dr. Walker, skidded off the road 
after a tire blew out.
Friends here learned of the accident late Friday when the coroner at Iron 
River called Manitowoc police in an effort to locate relatives of Mrs. 
Walker.
Well Known Here
The Walkers were married here about 25 years ago and moved to Iron Mountain. 
They had no children. Mrs. Walker's father, who was formerly employed at the 
city electric plant here, now resides at Detroit, Mich. Her mother is dead. 
The only immediate survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Vollendorf and 
Mrs. James Camp of Detroit.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Walker were well known in this city and visited here 
frequently. Mrs. Walker last visited Manitowoc to attend the funeral of 
Mrs. Henry Levenhagen several months ago. 
Friends here had not been notified today of details regarding the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 19, 1941 P. 4
********
[d. 7/18-1941 at Stambaugh, MI/age 49 yrs./cause: automobile accident/
bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]


WILLIAM H. WALKER

William H. Walker, 59, of 1310A South 21st St., Manitowoc, president and owner 
of the Molded Rubber Products Company, Manitowoc, and a consultant for the 
Electric Boat Company at the shipyards during the last war, died Saturday 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. A. C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walker was born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1893 and in 1922 came to this 
country, locating at New London, Conn., with the Electric Boat Company.
When the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy 
to build a fleet of submarines during the last war he came to Manitowoc in 1941 
as a consultant on installation of machinery in the undersea craft.
He remained on in Manitowoc and in 1948 formed his own company, the Molded Rubber 
Products Company.
Mr. Walker was a member of the Masonic Order and only this week transferred his 
membership in the Elks lodge at New London to the Manitowoc lodge.
In 1942 he married Miss Elsie Schadeberg of Manitowoc. She survives with a son, 
William Jr., brother, Hugh of London, England; two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Crawford 
and Miss Mary of Scotland, and his mother.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be Masonic 
rites at the grave. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1952  P. 2
*******
[bur. 05-12-1952/age 59 yrs.]


WOODROW N. WALKER

Woodrow N. Walker, age 82, of Manitowoc, died Thursday, April 25, 1996, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 1996, at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
Glenn Unke and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born May 13, 1913, in Sheboygan, son of the late Allen and Ida Klumb 
Walker and was vice president for the Safeway Motor Coach Company. He was 
educated in the Manitowoc School System graduating with the class of 1931 from 
Lincoln High School. He married Mary Sieracki June 6, 1938, in Iowa. She preceded 
him in death in 1968. He later married Doris Smith August 5, 1972, in Manitowoc. 
He was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Senior Center, and the 
Sunshine Coffee Club/Plane View Restaurant.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Betty Stark and her fiance, David Orfan, Madison, Carol and William Behringer, 
Whitelaw, Luanne and Alan Chappell, Manitowoc, Darrell Rogne, Kiel; three brothers-
in-law and eight sisters-in-law, Liz Walker, Milwaukee, Alma Walker, Manitowoc, 
Ceil Peterson, Manitowoc, Christine Becker, Manitowoc, Erma Sieracki, Manitowoc, 
Herb and Joyce Kiekhaefer, Appleton, Fred and Katy Kiekhafer, Milwaukee, Merl 
and Florence Foremann, California; five grandchildren, Rachelle and Todd Zorn, 
Milwaukee, Kristin Rogne, Janesville, Bryan Behringer, Whitelaw, Brad Behringer, 
Whitelaw, Amanda Lynn Chappell, Manitowoc; two step-sons, Dr. Greg and Roberta 
Smith, Madison, Richard Smith, Tampa, Fla.,; three step-daughters, Beverly Olson, 
Port Orchard, Wash., Cindy and Joseph DeMarzo, Harrisburg, Ore., Cheryl Smith, 
Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven step-grandchildren, Michael Behringer, Manitowoc, Mark 
and Lynda Behringer, St. Francis, Wis., Marisa, Erin and Brandon Smith, Madison, 
Adam, Regina DeMarzo, Oregon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, two daughters, Enid 
Walker and Mary Rogne, three brothers, one sister, three brothers-in-law, one 
grandchild, Tiffany.
Friends may call at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church from 12 noon until the time 
of services.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer 
Society, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund.
The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, April 26, 1996
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[cremains/widower of Mary Walker/bur. on Mrs. Allen H. Walker lot]


CLARA I. WALL

Mrs. Gust P. Wall, 72, of 1630 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wall, nee Clara I. Pitzlen, was born March 14, 1898, at Mosinee, Wis., 
daughter of the late Theodore and Sophia Fischer Pitzlen. She was married to 
Gust Wall Nov. 23, 1926, at Laona, Wis., and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 
1942.
Survivors include her husband, three sons, Hubert, George and Donald of Manitowoc, 
a daughter, Mrs. James (Lorraine) Bonk of Two Rivers, a brother, Norman of Green 
Bay and eight grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a memorial service 
will be held at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1970  P. 11
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[wife of Gust P. Wall]


DONALD S. WALL

Mr. Donald S. (Monk) Wall, 50, of 1409A Washington Street, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday, February 22, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Tuesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wall was born July 30, 1936 at Laona, Wisconsin, son of the late Gust and 
Clara Pitzlen Wall. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1955. Mr. Wall was employed 
at National Tinsel Company from 1979 to 1984. He served with the United States 
Army from August of 1956 to July of 1958.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hubert and Sylvia Wall and 
George and Donna Wall, all of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine 
and Larry Maresh of Norman, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews and other relatives and 
friends survive.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 8:30 am 
Tuesday morning until the hour of service. There will be no Monday evening 
visitation at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 23, 1987 page 15


DONNA FRANCES WALL

Donna Frances Wall, age 63, of 2215 Richmond Avenue, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
Sept. 16, 2001, at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous 
battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Gerald Foley with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 8, 1938, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Steve and 
Hattie Hinesh Skarvan. Donna grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. She was 
a graduate of Holy Innocents Catholic Grade School and Lincoln High School, 
Class of 1956. On Sept. 17, 1960 she married George E. Wall. Donna was a 
homemaker until 1977. She then started her 24 year career with the Manitowoc-
Two Rivers YMCA in the front office. Donna was the tennis secretary for many 
years until her retirement in June 2001. She received the Red Triangle Award 
in 1990 for her dedicated service to the YMCA. Donna enjoyed camping and 
riding her bicycle. Donna was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church where 
she enjoyed singing with the Mixed Choir. She also enjoyed walking with her 
husband and spending time with her grandchildren and her granddog, Nala.
Survivors include her husband, George Wall, Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-
in-law, Michael and Sallie Wall, Mattoon, Ill., Mark and Lesly Wall, Kennewick, 
Wash., Steven and Katie Wall, Manitowoc, Brian and Karmen Wall, Green Bay; 
five grandchildren, Samantha, Aaron, Joshua, Courtney and Bryson; two sisters-
in-law, Romana (Skarvan) Wesely and Lorraine Marsh and a brother-in-law, Hubert 
Wall. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Leo Skarvan; her mother-in-law and father-in-
law Clara and Gust P. Wall Jr.; a granddaughter, Breanna Marie Wall; a nephew, 
Joseph Lee Skarvan and three brothers-in-law, Donald S. Wall, Jimmy Bonk and 
Larry Marsh.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 
7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Holy Family Memorial 
Cancer Center and the Manitowoc Two Rivers YMCA.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 2001  P. A3


GEORGE K. WALL JR.

George Kort Wall
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	George Kort Wall
Gender  Male
Age  27
Relationship to Draftee	Self (Head)
Birth Date	12 Aug 1914
Residence Place	Avondale, Dekalb, Georgia, USA
Registration Date	1941
Registration Place	Avondale, Dekalb, Georgia, USA
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
George Kort Wall
Marriage • Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
Name	George Kort Wall
Marriage Date  1946
Marriage Place  Sarasota, Florida, USA
Spouse  Mary Nell Robinson
Certificate  25235
Volume  1098
Source  Florida Department of Health
"Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001"
*****
George K. Wall
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	George K. Wall
Social Security Number  XXX
Birth Date	12 Aug 1914
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Georgia
Last Residence  33903, Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA
Death Date	25 Jan 1999
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
[cremains]


GUST P. WALL

Mr. Gust P. Wall, 90, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
January 23, at the center.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. 
Wall by Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wall was born January 16, 1894, at Buffalo, New York, son of the late Gust 
and Agnes Kirzwski Wall. Mr. Wall moved to Manitowoc in 1942 and worked in various 
foundries in the area. In 1959 he retired from Wisconsin.(sic) Mr. Wall served with 
the United States Army in France in World War I from 1917 to 1919. He was a member 
of Drews-Bleser Amercian (sic) Legion Post No. 88.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Hubert and Sylvia Wall, 
George and Donna Wall, and Donald Wall, all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Lorraine and Larry Marsch of Norman, Wisconsin; five sisters and three brothers-in-
law, Gladys and Andrew Majesge of Leona, Wisconsin, Gertrude and Simon VanBeek of 
Chicago, Kelly Hendrickson of Chicago, Margaret and LaMarr Kasson of Green Bay, and 
Bertha Gunter of Appleton; nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, other 
relatives and friends also survived. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry 
Wall.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on 
Tuesday evening, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1984 P. 3


SYLVIA B. WALL

Sylvia B. Wall, age 63, of 1010 St. Clair St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
August 18, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a 
courageous battle with cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, August 21, 1998, at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Dennis Broehn will officiate. It 
was Sylvia's wish to be cremated and have her cremains buried in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sylvia was born August 2, 1935, in Little Suamico, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late John and Margaret Lesperance Ploeckelman. She graduated from Washington 
High School, Two Rivers, in 1953. On November 4, 1966, she married Hubert E. 
Wall in Manitowoc. Sylvia loved children, and from many years operated a day 
care center from her residence. She was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran 
Church and the Manitowoc Senior Center.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert; five children, Beth (Jay) McDonnell and 
Kevin Wall, all of Manitowoc, Michael Hvlinek, Las Vegas, Keith (Peggy) Wall, 
Two Rivers, and James Wall and his fiancé Brenda Lensmire, Appleton; three 
grandchildren, Erika, Brian, and Devon; three brothers, Sydney Ploeckelman and 
Vernon Parker, both of California, and Rueben Ploeckelman, Milwaukee; four 
sisters, Sharon (Butch) Strouf, Two Rivers, Carol (Tom) Tess, DePere, Wis., 
Grace (Jim) Gibson, Texas, and Lucille Fisher, Arizona. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church on Friday from 4 p.m. until 
the time of the Memorial Service at 7 p.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted the family 
with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 20, 1998 P. 2


ELIDA WALLACE

Elida M. Wallace, age 84, of 340 Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died on Monday, 
Oct. 8, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. 
Elida was born on Jan. 23, 1923, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late 
George and Agnes (Madson) Vetting. She attended schools in Manitowoc, and 
graduated with the class of 1941, from Lincoln High School. Elida worked at 
the Pentagon in Washington D.C. from 1941 until 1952, where she met her husband: 
LeRoy Fred Wallace, whom she married on April 12, 1952., in Washington D.C. 
Coming back to Manitowoc in 1953, she worked at the Public Library, Yanda Motors, 
Hamacheks, Ken Lewis, Pietroske Inc., Social Services and the Senior Center, 
until her retirement. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Women's 
Altar Guild. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
She was preceded in death by one sister: LaVerne Vetting. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at 1 p.m. at First 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Marcia Solberg will officiate. Burial will take place 
at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the 
time of service at 1 p.m. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the Wallace 
family. 
The family would like to thank Drs. (private), nurses and staff of Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, and the Lakeshore Family Practice for the wonderful and 
compassionate care given to Elida. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2007 


FRED WALLACE

LeRoy "Fred" Wallace, age 80, of 340 Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died on Saturday, 
April 25, 2009, at Bellin Health Hospital, Green Bay. Fred was born on April 5, 
1929, in Ames, Iowa, son of the late George and Doris (Olson) Wallace. He 
attended schools in Ames, Iowa, and graduated from Hichkman High School. After 
graduation, he enlisted into the U.S. Army in June of 1947 where he served during 
the Korean War until his discharge in as a Sergeant First Class in 1953. While 
working at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., Fred met his wife, the former Elida 
Vetting. They were married on April 13, 1952, in Washington D.C. She preceded 
him in death on Oct. 8, 2007. He was a member of First Lutheran Church since 
1953, a past president of the church council, deacon, and sang in the church 
choir. He was a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post 659 and was involved for many 
years with the Military Funeral Honors Program.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Elida; two brothers: Chuck and 
Dick Wallace.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, at Evergreen 
Cemetery in Manitowoc. The Rev. Roald Harswick of First Lutheran Church will 
officiate. Military services will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Wallace family.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center and Bellin Health Hospital for all the compassionate 
care given to Fred.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 2009


MAY I. WALLACE

May I. Wallace, 90, of 3955 N. Bay Shore Dr., Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday in 
Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Phillip Sweet and John Deason will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wallace was born July 11, 1888, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Stephen 
and Georgiana Howarth Rechcygl. She attended Lawrence College and Milwaukee 
Normal School and taught in the Manitowoc Public School System for three years. 
She was married to William Lewis Wallace Aug. 29, 1911, in Manitowoc, and 
resided in Sturgeon Bay the past seven years. Mrs. Wallace was a 75 year member 
of First Presbyterian Church and founder and member of the Ladies Society and 
Mission Society of the church. She was a past president of Monday Music Club 
and past matron and 50 year member of Order of Eastern Star No. 196. Mr. 
Wallace preceded her in death in 1968.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen and Harlan Skatrud of Sturgeon Bay and 
Dorothy and Robert Derenyoski of East Lansing, Mich.; three sister, Miss Edith 
Rechcygl of Appleton, Mrs. Gene (Ethel) Stevens of Milwaukee and Dr. Joseph 
and Mrs. Mildred Dvorak of Minneapolis, Minn.; nine grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
where an Eastern Star memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be 
made to First Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc or Hope United Church of Christ, 
Sturgeon Bay.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1979 P. 3
********
[d. Sturgeon Bay, WI/widow of William L. Wallace]
********
SAYS VOWS AT PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Miss May Rechcygl is Bride of William Wallace
CITY TEACHER CLAIMED AS BRIDE
At the Rechcygl home, 728 North Seventh Street Tuesday evening in the presence 
of a party of relatives and friends, Miss May Isabelle Rechcygl of this city and 
William L. Wallace Jr., of Orange, N.J., were joined in marriage, the ceremony 
being a closing chapter to a pretty romance. The wedding was one of the pretty 
celebrations of the year and calls forth congratulations to the young couple 
from a host of friends.
The marriage was celebrated at a pretty home wedding. The west bay window of the 
Rechcygl home was the temporary altar and promptly at 7 o'clock as the strains of 
Lohengrin's wedding march filled the rooms, the bridal party took their places, 
the bride joined the groom, groomsman and Rev. Sheppley who awaited her coming. 
The bride, handsomely gowned in white, was given in marriage by the Rev. Oliver 
Johnson of Omro, formerly this city, upon whose arm she entered, followed by Miss 
Mildred Rechcygl who wore a gown of pale pink and with Elizabeth and Philip Smalley 
as flower bearers, both in white. The party formed a pretty procession. S.E. Bird, 
formerly in charge of manual training at the local high school, now in charge of 
the department of the Oak Park schools, was groomsman. The beautiful Episcopal 
service was used. 
Following the ceremony the bridal pair were showered with congratulations by friends 
and a wedding supper was served in the dining room of the home which, with other 
rooms, prettily decorated, a color scheme of pink and white being carried out. Later 
the bride and groom departed amid the usual shower of old shoes and rice for a trip 
to Mackinac Island, Thousand Isles and Georgian Bay and Canadian points. Upon their 
return to the city, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace will be at home to friends at 845 N. Eighth 
Street after September 10.
Miss Rechcygl is well known among the younger social set of the city. She is a 
graduate of the North side High and later entered Lawrence University for a year and 
graduated from Milwaukee Normal. Returning to this city, Miss Rechcygl accepted a 
position in the local schools, which she has held for four years past, proving herself 
capable in every particular and her retirement from the faculty of the school will be 
a loss to the institution.
Mr. Wallace has won a host of friends since coming to the city four years ago, at which 
time he accepted a position with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., which he 
still holds. Mr. Wallace is known for his keen intellect along mechanical illness and 
his willing spirit of work and helpfulness both in home and church circles. He was a 
student of Princeton University leaving there to go to Cornell from which university he 
graduated in 19096 and was elected to a fellowship and completed a post graduate course 
and received his degree of M.M.E. In 1907.
Both the bride and groom are members of the Presbyterian church and prominent in activities 
of the church. Several out of town people were here for the wedding, among them were 
Samuel E. Bird and sister, Miss Rhoda Bird, Chicago; Miss Della Noll, Eveleth, Minn.; the 
Rev. O.C. Johnson, Omro; Adolph Rechcygl, Miss Anna Langenkamp, Miss Lillian Langenkamp, 
Milwaukee; Franklin Horstmeier, Madison; Mrs. W.L. Wallace, Miss Isabelle Wallace, Orange 
N.J.; A.P. Cattle, Three Rivers, Mich.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Aug. 30, 1911


WILLIAM L. WALLACE    (d. 1968)

Former Head of Shipbuilding Dies at Home 
William L. Wallace, 85, of 1439 Gunnell Ln., former president of Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., died Sunday evening a home.
Mr. Wallace was born Jan 29, 1883, at Orange, N.J., son of the late William L., 
and Emily Hazard Wallace. He attended Newark Academy at Newark and attended 
Princeton University for a year, transferring to Cornell University from which 
he graduated in 1906 with a degree in naval architecture and mechanical 
engineering.
Begins as Draftsman 
He received a fellowship at Cornell where he continued his studies receiving a 
master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1907. He was elected to Sigma XI 
Honorary Engineering Fraternity at Cornell and came to Manitowoc in 1907 and 
began employment with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. as a hull draftsman. During 
World War I he served as plant engineer, later assistant manager and then vice 
president and general manager. With the reorganization of the company in 1952 
Mr. Wallace became president and served in that capacity until his retirement 
in January, 1961.
During his 10 years as president of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., four of the 
largest ships on the Great Lakes were built. He married May Isabelle Recheygl 
Aug. 29, 1911, at Manitowoc. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 
1961.
Mr. Wallace, the oldest member of Branch River Country Club, was a member of the 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge Chapter 16, Royal Arch Masons, Manitowoc Commandery 45, 
the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine Club and Tripoli Shrine. He was a past president 
of the Little Gallery Inc. and was on the board of the Rahr Civic Center and was 
its president for many years. He also served as the first president of the YMCA 
at Manitowoc.
Funeral Services
A 50-year member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, he also 
served on the technical committee of the American Bureau of Shipping for several 
years. He was a former elder, trustee, Sunday school teacher and treasurer of 
First Presbyterian Church for many years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Derengoski of 
East Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Harlan (Helen) Skatrud of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss 
Isabelle Wallace, of Orange, N.J.; and nine grandchildren. A brother preceded him 
in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. The 
Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday 
and then at the church. Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 
evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made ot the church or the Manitowoc-
Two Rivers YMCA.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1968  P.11
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SAYS VOWS AT PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Miss May Rechcygl is Bride of William Wallace
CITY TEACHER CLAIMED AS BRIDE
At the Rechcygl home, 728 North Seventh Street Tuesday evening in the presence 
of a party of relatives and friends, Miss May Isabelle Rechcygl of this city and 
William L. Wallace Jr., of Orange, N.J., were joined in marriage, the ceremony 
being a closing chapter to a pretty romance. The wedding was one of the pretty 
celebrations of the year and calls forth congratulations to the young couple 
from a host of friends.
The marriage was celebrated at a pretty home wedding. The west bay window of the 
Rechcygl home was the temporary altar and promptly at 7 o'clock as the strains of 
Lohengrin's wedding march filled the rooms, the bridal party took their places, 
the bride joined the groom, groomsman and Rev. Sheppley who awaited her coming. 
The bride, handsomely gowned in white, was given in marriage by the Rev. Oliver 
Johnson of Omro, formerly this city, upon whose arm she entered, followed by Miss 
Mildred Rechcygl who wore a gown of pale pink and with Elizabeth and Philip Smalley 
as flower bearers, both in white. The party formed a pretty procession. S.E. Bird, 
formerly in charge of manual training at the local high school, now in charge of 
the department of the Oak Park schools, was groomsman. The beautiful Episcopal 
service was used. 
Following the ceremony the bridal pair were showered with congratulations by friends 
and a wedding supper was served in the dining room of the home which, with other 
rooms, prettily decorated, a color scheme of pink and white being carried out. Later 
the bride and groom departed amid the usual shower of old shoes and rice for a trip 
to Mackinac Island, Thousand Isles and Georgian Bay and Canadian points. Upon their 
return to the city, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace will be at home to friends at 845 N. Eighth 
Street after September 10.
Miss Rechcygl is well known among the younger social set of the city. She is a 
graduate of the North side High and later entered Lawrence University for a year and 
graduated from Milwaukee Normal. Returning to this city, Miss Rechcygl accepted a 
position in the local schools, which she has held for four years past, proving herself 
capable in every particular and her retirement from the faculty of the school will be 
a loss to the institution.
Mr. Wallace has won a host of friends since coming to the city four years ago, at which 
time he accepted a position with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., which he 
still holds. Mr. Wallace is known for his keen intellect along mechanical illness and 
his willing spirit of work and helpfulness both in home and church circles. He was a 
student of Princeton University leaving there to go to Cornell from which university he 
graduated in 19096 and was elected to a fellowship and completed a post graduate course 
and received his degree of M.M.E. In 1907.
Both the bride and groom are members of the Presbyterian church and prominent in activities 
of the church. Several out of town people were here for the wedding, among them were 
Samuel E. Bird and sister, Miss Rhoda Bird, Chicago; Miss Della Noll, Eveleth, Minn.; the 
Rev. O.C. Johnson, Omro; Adolph Rechcygl, Miss Anna Langenkamp, Miss Lillian Langenkamp, 
Milwaukee; Franklin Horstmeier, Madison; Mrs. W.L. Wallace, Miss Isabelle Wallace, Orange 
N.J.; A.P. Cattle, Three Rivers, Mich.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Aug. 30, 1911


WILLIAM M. WALLACE  (d. 1960)

William M. Wallace, 60, of 401 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been 
removed earlier after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 
at 2pm Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Olm C. 
Fjelstad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Wallace was born April 12, 1900 at Glasgow, Scotland, son of 
the late Joseph and Johanne McEwan Wallace. He came to the United 
States as a child with his parents who settled at Springfield, Ill. 
He married Vivian Maggar, Jan. 21, 1940. He was engaged in the 
printing trade and worked at Springfield until 195?, coming to 
Manitowoc to manage Manitowoc Printing and Lithograph Corp at 815 
S. ? St. until 19?. He then engaged in ? work. Mr. Wallace was a 
member of First Lutheran Church. Survivors are his wife, a daughter 
and three sons [survivors omitted for privacy, very difficult to 
read anyway]. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 17, 1960
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[d. 09-16-1960/age 60 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Vivian Wallace lot]


AL J. WALLANDER SR

Al J. Wallander Sr., age 68, a resident of Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
Dec. 19, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Al was born in the Town of Cato on July 28, 1940, the fifth son born to 
Raymond F. and Clara (Vesely) Wallander. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School 
in Clarks Mills, and Valders High School, and also served six years in the 
National Guard. Al was co-founder and operator of Wall-Rich Construction Co., 
Inc. where he semi-retired in 1991, and retired in 2002. He enjoyed helping 
others in any way he could, but mostly enjoyed his family, his puppy "Sassy," 
"playing" in his yard, and life.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Greg; and a brother, Ray 
(Ellie) Wallander.
In accordance with Al's wishes, there will be no funeral services held. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials to Roncalli High School, 
Manitowoc, would be appreciated.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Wallander 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 21, 2008


GREG WALLANDER

Greg T. Wallander, 31, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at the Home after a 3 1/2 year courageous battle with A.L.S. Funeral 
services will be Saturday, October 19, 10:30 am and 11 am at the St. Paul 
Catholic Church. Deacon William Klein will preside at the funeral service of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born August 6, 1960 in Manitowoc, Wis., son of Al and Karen Pautz Wallander. 
He married the former Jeanie Truettner on May 25, 1985 at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Greg was a graduate of Roncalli High School, Class of 1978. He was 
employed with the Wall-Rich Construction Company for many years until retiring 
due to illness. Greg was responsible for compiling and publishing a cookbook 
called "Lookin For a Recipe". He was an avid sportsman, active in bowling, softball, 
hunting, fishing and darts.
Survivors include two sons, Garret and Gavin of Manitowoc; his former wife, Jeanie 
Wallander of Manitowoc; his mother and stepfather, Karen and Marshall Wolf of 
Hazelhurst, Wis.; his father and step mother, Al and Pattie Wallander Sr. of 
Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Al and Debbie Wallander Jr., 
of Milwaukee, Jeffery and Jennifer Wallander of Manitowoc, Steve Wallander of 
Manitowoc; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Arnold Pautz of Kiel; his paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Clara Wallander of Manitowoc; three step brothers and three 
step sisters. He is also survived by three special friends, Renee, Kristin and 
Evie and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandfathers.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home this Friday evening from 4-8 pm. 
Memorials may be made to A.L.S.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 18, 1991


PAMELA WALLANDER

Mrs. John (Pamela M.) Wallander, age 48, of 4200 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, November 1, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 4, 1994, at 11 a.m. at First 
Lutheran Chapel. Rev. Steven Olson will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born October 17, 1946, in Manitowoc, daughter of Thomas W. Ebenhoe and 
the late Elmyra M. Halderson Ebenhoe. She married John Wallander May 31, 1994, 
in Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, John Wallander, Manitowoc; her father and step-
mother, Thomas W. and Anna  Belle Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; her mother-in-law, Clara 
Wallander, Manitowoc; one sister, Bonnie Tassell, Manitowoc; special nieces, Erin 
Smith, Tennessee, Kelly Wilson, Michigan, Shannon Wilson, Japan; three great 
nephews, Justin, Jeremy and Erik; seven step-children and their spouses, Jeanne 
Wallander and William Todd, MD, Maryland, Lawrence Wallander, Manitowoc, Catherine 
and Dr. Dean Kresge, Stoughton, Wis., Judith and Scott Steeber, Janesville, Laura 
and Peter Massman, Plymouth, Wis., Patricia and Danny Kosarzycki, Green Bay, Bonnie 
Wallander, Madison; seven step-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, 
cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by her mother.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Chapel, Friday, from 9:30 am. Until the time of 
service.
Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1994  P. A2
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[age 48 yrs./married/bur. on Thomas Ebenhoe lot]


BARBARA WALLAU

No.92. First Publication May 18, '27
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBABE.
In Re Estate of Barbara Wallau, Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the special Term of said Court to be 
held on the second Tuesday (being the 14th day) of June, A.D. 1927, 
at the Court House in the City of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and 
State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application 
of Wencel C. Kadow to admit to probate the last Will and Testament of 
Barbara Wallau late of the City of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased, 
and for the appointment of an executor (or, administrator with Will 
annexed):
Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That at the special Term of said Court 
to be held at said Court House, on the third Tuesday, (being the 20th 
day) of September A.D. 1927, there will be heard, considered and adjust, 
all claims against said Barbara Wallau, deceased.
And Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That all such claims for examination 
and allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, 
in the City of Manitowoc, in said County and State, on or before the 
20th day of September A.D, 1927, or be barred.
Dated May 1927,
By the Court, HON. JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge.
E.S.Schmitz, Attorney.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 25, 1927 P.12
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[cause: cerebral hemmorhage/bur. on Jacob Wallan(sic) lot]
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(Note: No obit found yet)


JACOB WALLAU

LATE JACB (sic) WALLAU RESIDED IN KOSSUTH FOR HALF CENTURY
Jacob Wallau, who died Friday at the Holy Family hospital at the advanced 
age of 85 years, was a resident of Kossuth for a half century coming to 
the county with his parents when a lad of thirteen years. He was born in 
Germany. After living on the same farm in Kossuth for more than fifty years 
he removed to this city and for almost twenty-years has resided here. 
Besides his widow, 1 brother Quirin, survives him. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart church at 9:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 10, 1919 P.5
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[Jacob Wallau/bur. 03-11-1919/age 85 yrs/cause: old age]


ANGELA ROSE WALLEN

Angela Rose Wallen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallen, 723 S. 27th 
St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, shortly 
after birth.
Funeral services will be Saturday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. T. P. Crusius will officiate.
Besides the parents, survivors include two brothers, Craig and Paul, maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mlada, maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Hazel 
Mlada, maternal great grandfather, Emil Duebner, and the paternal great grand-
mother, Mrs. Eddie Dilley, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Wallen is the former Bonnie Mlada. 
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1969  P. 26
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[stillborn/dau. of James S. and Bonnie K. Wallen/bur. on Emil G. Duebner lot]


BONNIE (MLADA) WALLEN

Mrs. James (Bonnie) Wallen, 41, of 1012 Manila Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, July 23, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. 
William Plank will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wallen was born August 27, 1943, in Manitowoc, daughter of Carman Duebner 
and the late Robert W. Mlada. Mrs. Wallen attended schools in Manitowoc and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1961. She then attended 
Augustana University in Chicago, Illinois. She married James Wallen on 
September 9, 1966, in Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc since their 
marriage. Mrs. Wallen was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James; her mother, Carman of Manitowoc; three 
sons, Paul Robert, Craig James and Todd Leslie, all of Manitowoc; two brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Thomas and Madelyn Mlada of Sheboygan and David Mlada of 
Manitowoc; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Betty Pearson of Manitowoc; her grandmother, 
Mrs. Hazel Mlada of Manitowoc and two aunts, Mrs. Janet Kowalski of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Alys Mlada of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews also survived. She was 
preceded in death by her father, Robert Mlada; a daughter, Angela Rose Wallen; 
her grandfather, Ervin Mlada and her grandfather and grandmother, Emil and 
Rose Duebner.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral 
home and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 1985 P. 3


JAMES S. WALLEN

James S. Wallen, age 53, of 1012 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Friday, June 21, 
1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 1996, at First Presbyterian 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Julia Hollister will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born October 5, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of Betty Pearson and the late 
Sigvald Wallen. He was educated in the Manitowoc School system and graduated 
with the class of 1961 from Lincoln High School. He married Bonnie Mlada on 
September 9, 1966, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1985. He was a 
member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Pearson, Manitowoc; three sons and one daughter-
in-law, Paul Wallen, Craig and Dianna Wallen, Todd Wallen, all of Manitowoc; eight 
grandchildren, Larry James and Bonnie Faye Wallen, Kory James, Kyle Edward, and 
Alyssa Lynn Wallen, Tina Marie and Jonathan Michael Hernandex, Heather Kay Wallen, 
all of Manitowoc; further survived by his mother-in-law, Carman Mlada Vesser, 
Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Bonnie; and his daughter, 
Angela Rose Wallen, in 1969.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of services at the Church on Tuesday.
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc assisted the familyu (sic) with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1996 P. A2
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[widower of Bonnie Wallen]


PAUL R. WALLEN

Paul R. Wallen, age 42, passed away peacefully at his Manitowoc home on 
Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Paul was a very kind and generous man who loved his 
family and the outdoors. 
Paul was born on June 3, 1965, in Manitowoc, the first of four children of 
James and Bonnie Wallen. He graduated in 1983 from Lincoln High School in 
Manitowoc. Paul was an outstanding musician playing trumpet and singing, and 
even produced his own recording. Paul's musical talents came from his grand-
parents, Robert W. and Carmen L. Mlada, both great musicians in their own right. 
Paul loved his grandparents very much and spent a lot of time with them, with 
his Grandpa's band, and also fishing up north in Eagle River at the family 
cottage. Paul was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and hunting as well as 
boating with his children. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert and Carmen Mlada; parents: 
James and Bonnie Wallen: sister: Angela Rose Wallen, and mother-in-law: Joyce 
DeHart. 
The family will welcome family and friends from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday (TODAY), 
July 28, 2007, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., 
Manitowoc. Private burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Paul will be sadly missed by his family and friends, but we know he is now happy 
in Heaven with his grandparents, and parents. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 2007 


SIGVALD N. WALLEN

Shotgun Wound Fatal to Wallen
Shipyard Worker Dies at Hospital
Sigwald(sic) N. Wallen, 29-year-old father and shipyard worker, died at Holy
Family hospital Wednesday night of severe chest wounds received in a shotgun
blast in back of his home at 523 North Tenth street early Tuesday morning.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen said this morning the district attorney and police
were still investigating and the question of an inquest hadn't been decided.
Wallen, who was found with a 12 gauge shotgun a few feet away, clung to life
nearly two days despite a gaping hole in his left side where a full charge
of shotgun pellets entered his chest. He was semi-conscious and recognized
certain persons at times, his physician reported. Hi wife, Betty was in the
house when she heard the shot, according to police. She told police she did
not know what happened.
A military funeral service will be accorded him at the Urbanek and Schlei
funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday and there will be military rites at the grave
in Evergreen cemetery.
Sigwald Nichols Wallen was born in Iola, Wis., in 1919. He married Betty
Turek of Manitowoc in 1942. Before the war he was in the CCC at Wausau. He
served overseas with the 327th glider infantry of the 101st airborne division.
A machinist at the Manitowoc Ship Building company, he was a member of the
machinist union local 516 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife; a son, James 6, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Rose of
Greenwich, Conn., and Mrs. Andrew Morris of Stamford, Conn.; and four brothers,
Thor and Alf of Manitowoc. Harold of Iola and Bjarne of Kirkland, Wash.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Friday until time of
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 13, 1949  p.1


D.W. WALLES

Frankie, the sixteen year old son of Mr. Geo. Wallace, died on thursday afternoon last.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Mar. 28, 1878
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DIED
Wallis - March 31, 1878
Frank L., son of George L. and Ellen Wallis in the 17th year of is age. In the Sabbath 
School he endeared himself to his teacher by a ready and cheerful compliance with all 
requirements. In his intercourse with his mates he was ever kind and obliging and by his 
amiable disposition won the love of all. At home he was the quiet, considerate boy, 
watchful and obedient. Through a long and tedious illness he was always patient and 
resigned and when called away his friends sorrowed deeply but not as those who have 
no hope.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Apr. 4, 1878


ADOLPH WALLICH

One of the first German settlers of our county, Mr. Adolph Wallich, died
yesterday morning after a long illness. Mr. Wallich was born 04 December 
1833 in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1846. The family 
first resided in Buffalo, New York, but in 1847 moved to a farm in Town 
Newton, Manitowoc County. When his father died he came to Manitowoc as a 
young man and learned book printing. In 1862 he took over the "Wisconsin 
Demokrat", which he gave up after a few years and then later re-acquired. 
In 1861 he was married to Charlotte Bartels, his now surviving widow. 
Toward the end of the 60's he operated a planing mill, giving it up to 
serve his fellow citizens as Justice of the Peace and a member and Chairman 
of the Board of County Supervisors. In general he led a secluded life. 
He was interested in the stories about Manitowoc County's pioneer life. 
He was ill for the past 2 years. With his wife he traveled to southern 
California in hopes that the climate would restore his health, but 
returned here about a year ago and since then has seldom left his house. 
In addition to his widow, he is survived by a brother and 2 sisters. The 
funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the funeral home on Jay 
Street, following which the body will be sent to Milwaukee for cremation.
Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1908 
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(The better part of two full columns are devoted to a discussion of the life,
relationships and character of Adolph Wallich, whose death was reported in the
25 June edition. The deceased was a close, personal, lifelong friend of the 
publisher of Der Nord-Westen. Due to space limitations, only portions are 
included herein. Researchers of the surname "Wallich" might wish to visit the 
entire text on the microfilm reel.) 
Friday morning about 11 o'clock a large number of relatives and friends of the 
late Adolph Wallich gathered in the funeral home where Mr. H. Falge delivered 
a funeral oration. Because the casket was being shipped to the crematorium in 
Milwaukee, the funeral procession ended at the Northwestern Railroad station. 
Serving as pallbearers were John Sams, John Arnold, John Schuette, Max Rahr, 
Carl G. Schmidt from here, and J.W. Guetzloe of Kiel, followed by Mr. Falge. 
At the Milwaukee depot Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetz met the casket and accompanied 
it to the crematorium. There another large group of former residents of 
Manitowoc had assembled to pay their last respects. The casket was placed in 
the crematorium's chapel where a memorial service was held at which Carl G. 
Schmidt spoke.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908 
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ADOLPH WALLICH IS DEAD
Adolph Wallich, one of the best known pioneers of the city and a resident here 
since 1847, died suddenly at the family home on Jay Street this morning, aged 75 
years. Mr. Wallich had been failing for some time past but his death was not 
deemed imminent at the time. Born in Germany, December 1, 1833, Mr. Wallich came 
to America in 1846 and after one year at Buffalo his parents located at Newton 
where he remained until their death, then coming to this city where he engaged 
in publishing the Wisconsin Democrat in 1862. He later disposed of the paper and 
established a planing mill which he conducted successfully. Mr. Wallich was active 
in affairs of the city and county, served as justice of the peace, police justice 
and was elected chairman of the county board. He was married in 1861 to Charlotte 
Bartels, who, with one brother, Ferd, this city and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Gordon, 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Maria Guetzlow of Idaho survive him. The body will be taken to 
Milwaukee for cremation Friday and brief services will be held at the home at 10 
that day. Friends please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 24, 1908 page 1


CHARLOTTE WALLICH

Mrs. Charlotte Wallich, an old resident of this city, died at her home on Jay 
Street Monday night, aged 80 years. The deceased was born in Germany and when 
ten years of age came to this country with her parents. On March 19, 1861 she 
was united in marriage to Adolph Wallich who died several years ago. The funeral 
will be held this afternoon from the home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 19, 1917
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[bur. 07-19-1917/cause: chronic bronchitis/bur. on Adolph Wallich lot]


FERD WALLICH    (d. 1913)

FERD WALLICH, KNOWN AS HERMIT OF RAPIDS, DIES AT HOSPITAL AT AGE OF 70 YEARS
Ferdinand Wallich, known as the "hermit of Rapids", died at the Holy Family 
Hospital last night after a lingering illness due to the infirmities of age. 
Mr. Wallich was taken to the hospital several weeks ago when his enfeebled 
condition made it impossible for him to care for himself.
Mr. Wallich was 70 years of age and for years had lived the life of a recluse 
on a small farm two miles west of the city. The death of his brother in 1880 
seemed to have bittered Mr. Wallich and he had persisted in his lonely life 
since that time. Decedent was a native of Germany and came here in 1846, his 
parents locating at Newton. Later the family removed to Rapids and Mr. Wallich's 
declining years had been passed on the old homestead there.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 17, 1913 page 1
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CONTEST ON WILL OF RAPIDS HERMIT IS ON IN PROBATE COURT
Sister of Ferd Wallich Seeks to Break Will Leaving Estate to Dr. Staehle, 
Who Attended Dead Man
Contest on the will of the late Ferd Wallich, hermit of Rapids, who on his 
death bed bequeathed his 40 acre farm to Dr. Max Staehle, this city, his 
physician, ignoring his own family, is being heard in probate court today, 
with Judge Krez of Sheboygan presiding. Judge Krez was called in by Judge 
Chloupek with the consent of both sides to the contest. The hearing will 
probably not be completed today.
Charges of undue influence and incompetency of the testator who was 71 years 
of age, are made in the contest. Mrs. Marie Guetzloe, sister of Mr. Wallich 
and one of the contestants was a witness at the morning session and said that 
she had been in ignorance of the seriousness of the condition of her brother 
until a few hours previous to his death, having been assured by Dr. Staehle 
upon whom she called several times, that Mr. Wallich's condition was not 
dangerous though she admitted that the physician had said "but you can't tell 
you know." The witness said that she was notified by Dr. Staehle just before 
6 o'clock on the evening her brother died, that his condition was alarming. 
Previous to this time she had expected that Mr. Wallich would be able to leave 
the hospital in a week or so.
Testimony seeking to show eccentricity and incompetency of the deceased was 
introduced by W.J. and Charles Guetzloe, sons of Mrs. Guetzloe and nephews of 
Mr. Wallich, who testified to Wallich having offered to deed his property to 
Charles Guetzloe a day or two after he had been taken to the hospital.
It developed from the testimony of Mrs. Guetzloe that Mr. Wallich had not 
communicated with her in twelve years, following dispatch of a letter in which 
he chided for his frequent requests for money from his relatives. The witness 
said however that she had written him a number of letters.
The contestants claim that undue influence was exercised to induce Mr. 
Wallich to make his will which disposed of a 40 acre tract of land in Rapids, 
said to be worth $5,000 to $6,000. Attorney Charles Brady appears for Mrs. 
Guetzloe and Attorney E. Baensch for Dr. Staehle.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 27, 1913 P. 1
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News Article
COURT HOLDS THAT WALLICH WILL IS INVALID; INCOMPETENT
Judge Krez, Says Late Ferd Wallich, Hermit of Rapids, 
Was Incompetent to Make Will – no Undue Influence
On the grounds that the late Ferdinand Wallich, the hermit of Rapids, was 
incompetent, Judge Krez, of the Sheboygan County Probate, who presided at 
the hearing of the contest in a decision today set aside the will of Mr. 
Wallich which bequeathed the estate to Dr. Staehle, city health officer and 
the physician who attended Mr. Wallich in his last illness. The court says 
that the evidence establishes that Mr. Wallich was incompetent, his failing 
memory and other weaknesses being cited by the court.
The court, however, dismisses the charge that undue influence was exerted to 
induce Mr. Wallich to draw the will in favor of Dr. Staehle and says that the 
evidence does not support the charge. Judge Krez at the time arguments in the 
case were made by attorneys at Sheboygan said that he was convinced that the 
charge of undue influence was not established and that there was no evidence 
that influence had been exercised upon the testator. 
Under the decision of the court, unless an appeal is taken by Dr. Staehle, 
beneficiary under the will, the property of Mr. Wallich, which is represented 
by a 40 acre farm, valued at $5000 to $6000, will go to a sister of the dead 
man, Mrs. Marie Geutzlow, who raised the contest. Atty Emil Baensch, who 
appeared for Dr. Staehle said that no decision had been reached as to an 
appeal.
Mr. Wallich, who had been estranged from his family for years, made his home 
alone on his farm at Rapids, was removed to the hospital in this city by Dr. 
Staehle, who was called to attend him. His condition became serious and death 
followed at the hospital. On the day of his death, Mr. Wallich made a will in 
which he left the entire estate - the farm property- to Dr. Staehle. The will 
was drawn by Frank Hoffman and was duly witnessed. Mrs. Guetzlow, a sister, 
filed objections alleging that Mr. Wallich was incompetent to make a will and 
that undue influence had been exercised to induce the provisions of the document. 
Judge Chloupek called in Judge Krez of Sheboygan to hear the case and arguments 
were made at Sheboygan several weeks ago. Atty. Charles Brady appeared for the 
contestants and Atty. Emil Baensh for Dr. Staehle. The decision exonerates Dr. 
Staehle of an attempt to influence Mr. Wallich in making the will.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 1, 1913
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[bur. 4-19-1913/cause: rheumatism and endocarditis/burial on Adolph Wallich lot] 


PETRONELLA WALLICH

DIED:
WALLICH-In the town of Manitowoc Rapids, on November 1st, in the 74th year 
of her age, Mrs. Petronella Wallich.
Mrs. Wallich was the mother of A. Wallich, Esq., of this city. She was a lady who was 
esteemed by all who knew her and although she reached that age beyond which life 
is very precarious, her loss is felt keenly. The funeral took place on November 4th.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 11, 1880 pg. 3
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DIED
In this city on Nov. 1st. 1880, Mrs. Pretonella Wallich aged 74 years. 
Mrs. W. was among the early settlers in this county, coming here in 1847. 
She had passed the allotted "three score years and ten"'and surrounded by 
her friends she passed quietly to that rest, loved by her kindred, honored 
and respected by her friends, that is the reward of a well spent industrious 
life. She was the mother of Justice Willich of this city.
Manitowoc Tribute Thursday,  November 11, 1880  pg. 1 


AMANDA WALLIS

Died. 
Wallis-- Died at her residence, in this city, August 24th, 1871, Mrs. Amanda Wallis, 
wife of Daniel Wallis, aged 62 years.
The deceased was born in Chattangoy, Franklin County, N.Y. in 1809, and came to 
Manitowoc with her husband, in 1857, where she continued to reside till her death. 
Mrs. Wallis was widely known, and greatly beloved for her christian virtues.  Her 
remarkable kindness and charities as a neighbor, and her prominent value as a member 
of society, will long be remembered and cherished.  Her death is a much mourned loss 
to our community.  She leaves a devoted husband, several children, and a large number 
of relatives, who have our heartfelt sympathy for the grief we cannot fully share.
Manitowoc Tribune, August 31, 1871
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Died
Wallis - In this city August 24th, 1871
Mrs. Amanda Derby, wife of Daniel Wallis, 
aged 62 years.
The subject of the above notice was a 
native of Chatteauqua, Franklin county, 
New York settled in Pontiac, Mich,. where 
she resided for fifteen years, when she 
removed with her family to this city, where 
she died, leaving a large circle of sorrowing 
friends and relatives.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 31, 1871


BEATRICE WALLSCHLAEGER

Mrs. Carl Wallschlaeger, 45, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been removed shortly before 
after a cerebral hemorrhage at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30am Tuesday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. 
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
The former Beatrice Cooper was born Nov. 18, 1913 at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Warren and Elizabeth Zich Cooper. She was educated at St. Boniface Parochial 
School and Lincoln High School, graduating from the latter in 1931. She was 
married July 28, 1938. Surviving Mrs. Wallschlaeger are the husband, two brothers, 
Eugene of Manitowoc and Edward J. of Reno, Nev., and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3pm Monday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times August 29, 1959 p.9
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[Beatrice Wallschlaeger/d. 08-29-1959/age 45 yrs./wife of Carl Wallschlaeger/
bur. on Chas. Wallschlaeger lot]


CARL ROBERT WALLSCHLAEGER    (d. 2006)

Carl R. Wallschlaeger, age 99, of 960 S. Rapids Road, died Friday afternoon, 
June 16, 2006, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Private family graveside services were held. The Rev. Janice Callahan officiated 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Carl was born on April 19, 1907, in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Emma 
Wilharms Wallschlaeger. He attended school in Manitowoc and was a member of the 
first graduating class from the new Lincoln High School in 1924. He married the 
former Beatrice Cooper in 1938. She preceded him in death in 1959. He then 
married Constance Sanders-Kresal in 1964. Carl was a 46-year employee of Mirro, 
retiring in 1972. Following his retirement in 1972, the couple moved to Murray, 
Ky., for six years and then to Fort Myers, Fla. They returned to Manitowoc in 
1993. Carl was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church and served as 
head usher for many years. He was past president of the Little Gallery in Manitowoc. 
He served on the library board and also on the county board as a supervisor for 
the town of Manitowoc. He was an accomplished artist and won several prizes for 
his paintings both here and in Florida. 
Carl is survived by his wife: Constance of Manitowoc; one stepson: Stanley (Kristin) 
Kresal, Milton; two stepdaughters: Constance J. Kresal, Charlotte, N.C.; Patricia 
(Bob) Woodsmall, Mayfield, Ky.; one sister: Ruth (Frank) Sherman, Greenfield. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by 
a sister: Blanche; two brothers: Arno and Oscar; one stepson: Frederick Kresal; 
and one daughter-in-law: Donna Kresal. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Wallschlaeger family. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 2006


CHARLES WALLSCHLAEGER

Charles Wallschlaeger, of 1014 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, will mark his 99th 
birthday anniversary Sunday. Mr. Wallschlaeger was the first hardware merchant 
on Washington Street. His store, the Wallschlaeger Hardware Store was located 
at 208 Washington St. He was born in that building and lived in this city all 
his life. In 1915 he withdrew from the hardware business and dealt only in farm 
machinery. He has been retired for about the past 25 years. His wife, the former 
Emma Wilharms, died about 30 years ago and his sister, Tillie, died last 
December. 
He has two daughters, Mrs. Webster Ziegler (Blanche) of Chicago and Mrs. Frank 
Sherman (Ruth) of Manitowoc and three sons, the Rev. Arnold of Adrian, Mich., 
Oscar of LaCrosse, and Carl of Manitowoc.
The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wallschlaeger, who came from Germany in 
the 1840's, remembers his father's blacksmith shop and also his sideline job. 
He worked as a dentist and people from as far as Chilton came to have their 
teeth pulled. He recalls that once a couple traveled quite a distance in order 
that the man might have a tooth pulled. When the couple entered the shop, the 
man was told to sit down and he lost his courage and wanted to go home. Mr. 
Wallschlaeger laughed as he told how the woman took her husband by the ears and 
pushed him into the special dentist chair and held him there until the painful 
extraction was finished.
According to Mr. Wallschlaeger, when he was a boy the business district was 
centered mainly around Commercial and York streets. The main business at this 
time was the selling of shingles, railroad ties and fence posts. The people 
used a sort of barter system and traded this type of material for food, clothing 
and other necessities.
He remembers when Indians passing through Manitowoc on their way to Milwaukee, 
would stop in his father's blacksmith shop to rest. The main business of the shop 
was the shoeing of oxen and the making of wagons and sleighs. He bought a lot for 
his store on Washington Street for $840. 
Mr. Wallschlaeger enjoys television and watches the boxing matches faithfully. 
He glances through newspapers and reads the headlines. He is an avid Braves fan 
and listens to all the game. He said that some of the happiest moments of his 
life were when he could rock his children on his knee in the old fashioned style.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 24, 1958
******
[d. 12-06-1958/age 99 yrs.]


EMELIE WALLSCHLAEGER

DEATH COMES TO PIONEER WOMAN TODAY
Mrs. J. Wallschlaeger, a pioneer resident of the city and mother of Henry and 
Charles Wallschlaeger of the Wallschlaeger Hdwe Co., died this afternoon after 
a long illness. Her condition has been grave for several days and death was 
expected. Mrs. Wallschlaeger had resided here many years but since the 90's had 
been an invalid much of this time and had lived in retirement at her home on 
Washington Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 11, 1913 page 8
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RESIDENT OF CITY SINCE THE EARLY FIFTIES
Funeral Services For Mrs. Wallschlaeger To Be Monday
Mrs. Emilie(sic) Wallschlaeger, whose death occurred yesterday after a long 
illness had been a resident of this city since 1854 at which time she was married 
to the late John Wallschlaeger and came here. She was born in Germany September 18, 
1822 and came to America in 1848. Mrs. Wallschlaeger is survived by four children, 
Mrs. ? Schoyer, Plymouth, Henry, Charles and Mrs. A. Grube of this city.
The funeral will be held from the home at 1:30 and at 2 from the German M.E. 
Church Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 12, 1913 page 8
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[Emila Wallschlaeger/bur. 4-14-1913/cause: paralysis/burial on John Kipsel lot]


EMMA WALLSCHLAEGER

DEATH CLAIMS A PIONEER OF CITY TODAY
Mrs. Charles Wallschlaeger, 59, 1014 South Thirteenth street, 
passed away at noon today at the Holy Family hospital. She has 
been in failing health for some time and last Monday underwent 
an operation.
Born in the town of Newton in 1869 the deceased, whose maiden 
name was Emma Wilharms, was married to Mr. Wallschlaeger thirty-
three years ago and they have resided in this city ever since. 
Besides the husband two daughters, Mrs. Webster Zeigler, Chicago 
and Ruth at home, three sons, Rev. Arnold Wallschlaeger of Flint, 
Mich., Oscar of LaCrosse and Carl of this city, a brother, John 
Wilharms of Newton and four grand children survive.
The deceased was a devout member of the Wesley M.E. church and a 
worker in the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Funeral services 
will be held from that church Monday afternoon, at two o'clock, 
with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2
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[bur. 7 Jan. 1929/age 59 yrs./cause: heart disease/
bur. on Chas. Wallschlaeger lot]


HENRY WALLSCHLAEGER  (d. 1928)

FORMER LOCAL HARDWARE MAN PASSES AWAY
Henry Wallschlaeger, for years engaged in the hardware business on 
Washington street and prominent in political affairs of the city and 
county, died at the hospital Sunday, a day after he had been removed 
to the institution. Mr. Wallschlaeger had been in failing health for 
some time and for the past two months his condition had grown worse 
and Sunday he was removed to the hospital where the end came a few 
hours later. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 
from the home at 1017 South Fourteenth to the Weseley church where the 
Rev. Schreiber will conduct service. Interment will be made at Evergreen. 
Entire Life In City. 
The deceased was born in this city, February 24, 1857, and had resided 
here all his life. He was married to Louisa Meurer twenty years ago, on 
December 24. Three stepchildren survive, being two daughters, Mrs. Henry 
Fanslau and Mrs. Frank Schneider of this city and a son Fred Meurer of 
Milwaukee. A brother, Charles of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha 
Shorer and Mrs. Tillie Grube of Plymouth also remain. 
Active In Business. 
Fifteen years ago Mr. Wallschlaeger retired from the hardware business 
his establishment having been located on Washington street for many 
years. Of late years he has been employed at the Seating company and 
since its leaving the city he has engaged in the selling of a specialty. 
Mr. Wallschlaeger served as supervisor on the county board for four 
years and figured prominently in the activities of the local Saengerbund 
and the County Feathered Stock Association and was well known. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 03, 1928, Page 1 
********
[cause: obstruction of bowels/bur. on John Kipsel lot]
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WEDDING A COMPLETE SURPRISE
Couple Kept Plans Secret Even From Near Relatives
With their plans a secret even from nearest relatives, the marriage of Henry 
Wallschlaeger and Mrs. Joseph Maurer(sic), both of the city, was a complete 
surprise. The wedding was celebrated under a special permit granted by Judge 
Chloupek Tuesday evening and the ceremony was quietly performed at the home 
of the bride on So. Fourteenth Street. Mr. Wallschlaeger is a member of the 
hardware firm of Wallschlaeger & Sons and is well known in business circles. 
Mrs. Maurer has been a resident of the city several years. The couple will 
reside on South side and will establish their home at once.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Dec. 26, 1907


JOHN WALLSCHLAEGER

John Wallschaeger of this city died on Monday last at his home in this city of 
Bright's disease with which he had been afflicted for some years. He was engaged 
in the hardware business here for years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 7, 1899 pg. 7
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Death Mon. afternoon of John Wallschlaeger, one of the first German settlers in our
city of Bright’s disease from which he had suffered for many years but was only
bedridden for the last two weeks. He was born in 1822 in Germany, came to America in
1846, then arrived in Manitowoc in 1849 and has remained here ever since. He ran a
hardware store here and was well thought of throughout the entire county. The
deceased, who is survived by two sons and two daughters, will be taken to his final rest
this afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1899
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John Wahlsehlarger (sic)
birth: 22 November 1822 Germany
death: 4 September 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1899 City
father: Aug. Wahlsehlarger
mother: Amelia Koepael
spouse: Amlia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[John Wallschlaeger/bur. 09-04-1899/age 76 yrs./cause: chronic cystibis]
*******
(First publication October 5, 1899.)
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Wallschlaeger, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
John Wallschlaeger, of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered 
into said court:
And Emilie Wallschlaeger, of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to 
said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other 
things, that said John Wallschlaeger died testate at Manitowoc, in said 
county, on the 4th day of September, 1899; that said instrument is the last 
will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executrix, 
and praying that said insturment be proven and admitted to Probate and that 
letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and 
proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a regular term of said 
County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, 
on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 1899, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing 
be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, 
previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post a newspaper 
published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated October 2, 1899.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attys.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, October 12, 1899 P. 8


LOUISA MEURER WALLSCHLAEGER

Mrs. Henry Wallschlaeger, 85, widow of a ???? Washington street hardware merchant, 
died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ?????? Hermann of 913 South 
19th street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the 
Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wallschlaeger, nee Louisa Westphal, was born at 1405 Washington street in 
this city in 1862 and always resided here. She was married in 1884 to Joseph 
Meuer(sic). He died 41 years ago. In 1907 she was married to Henry Wallschlaeger. 
The latter died 18 years ago.
She was a member of the Wesley Methodist church and a charter member of the Ladies 
Aid society of the congregation.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Hermann and Mrs. Henry Fanslau of this city; 
son Fred, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Charles and Louis Westphal of this city; 
two grandchildren and two great grandchildren
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 26, 1947 P. 2
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[Buried with Meurer]
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WEDDING A COMPLETE SURPRISE
Couple Kept Plans Secret Even From Near Relatives
With their plans a secret even from nearest relatives, the marriage of Henry 
Wallschlaeger and Mrs. Joseph Maurer(sic), both of the city, was a complete 
surprise. The wedding was celebrated under a special permit granted by Judge 
Chloupek Tuesday evening and the ceremony was quietly performed at the home 
of the bride on So. Fourteenth Street. Mr. Wallschlaeger is a member of the 
hardware firm of Wallschlaeger & Sons and is well known in business circles. 
Mrs. Maurer has been a resident of the city several years. The couple will 
reside on South side and will establish their home at once.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Dec. 26, 1907


MATHILDA WALLSCHLAEGER

Miss Mathilda Wallschlaeger, formerly of 1014 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. She was 96. Miss Wallschlaeger 
was born at Manitowoc, February 19, 1861, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Wallschlaeger, who came from Germany to the United States and traveled 
in a wagon train to Wisconsin. She is survived by a brother, Charles.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Monday by Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Dec. 21, 1957 page 11
*******
Funeral services for Miss Mathilda Wallschlaeger, 96, of 1014 S. 13th St., 
Manitowoc, who died Saturday, will be at 1:30 Tuesday at Wesley Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc after ?? o'clock then Monday 
afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the -----illegible---- where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Dec. 23, 1957 - page 15
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[d. 12-21-1957/age 96 yrs./bur. on Chas. Wallschlaeger lot]


IRENE WALLSWORTH

Died Of Diphtheria
Irene, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wadsworth (sic), North 
Eighth street, died of diphtheria last Saturday evening after an illness of about 
a week's duration.
Little Irene was a bright, lovable child. Her death is a sad blow to the parents, 
who will have the sympathy of the community in their sore affliction. The funeral 
took place Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 1, 1904  pg. 1
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Irine Rose Wallsworth
birth: 16 February 1900 Manitowoc
death: 27 November 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 City
father: George Wallsworth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Irene Walsworth/bur. 11-29-1904/age 4 yrs./cause: diptheria]


JAMES BENSON WALSCH

FOUND WHEN DYING
Family of Menasha Youth Learns His Whereabouts When Death O'er Takes Him.
James A. Walsh (sic), Menasha, is dead at the Holy Family hospital where he had 
been a patient for six weeks, suffering from tuberculosis and the body will be 
buried here. Walsh, who was 27 years of age, was employed on the Pere Marquette 
carferry No. 18, and adopted the name of James Ke???, in an effort to have his 
whereabouts hidden from his family, he having left his home at Menasha some time 
ago. Family and friends first learned of his whereabouts through the report which 
was given of his illness by the authorities of the Marine Hospital service here. 
The deceased boy was admitted to the hospital when he became ill of pneumonia and 
tuberculosis followed and cause death Sunday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 20, 1905 P. 1
**********
Death from consumption which resulted from pneumonia, 
of 27-yr. old James A. Walsh of Menasha, in the Hospital 
of the Holy Family, by order of the marine administration. 
He was a worker on the tug “Margrette No. 18”.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905
*********
James A. Walsh (sic), who came here from Menasha some time ago, died last Sunday 
at the Holy Family hospital, where he had been a patient for over a month. A siege 
of pneumonia was followed by consumption, which was the cause of his demise. He 
was 27 years old and was employed on the Pere Marquette carferry No. 18. He was 
known here as James Benson, which name he had adopted in order that his relatives 
at Menasha might not find out where he was. After he was taken ill and conveyed 
to the hospital, his relatives heard of his being here through the report of the 
marine hospital service. The remains were interred here.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 23, 1905
*********
[cause: consumption/county marine]


DELORIS WALSKE

Deloris A. Walske age 88, of 5005 Vista Road Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
August 16, 2014 at Kindred Hearts of Manitowoc. 
The former Deloris Carstens was born on June 8, 1929 in Brillion, daughter of 
the late Louis and Olga (Huebner) Carstens. On July 20, 1960 she married 
Robert A. Walske at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Robert preceded her 
in death on April 11, 2013. Deloris was employed at White Consolidated 
Industries until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of First Lutheran 
Church and enjoyed traveling and watching sports. 
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law: Anthony (Angie) Carstens, 
Sturgeon Bay; special niece: Donna (Robert) Johnston, Newton; special friend 
and caregiver: Ruth Bukowski, Manitowoc; other nieces, nephews, relatives and 
friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Olga 
Carstens; her husband: Robert A. Walske; two brothers: Raymond and Arthur; one 
sister: Dorothy. 
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 
First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 N. 8th Street Manitowoc. The Rev. Roald 
Harswick will officiate with burial of her cremated remains to take place at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel on Wednesday 
from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of 
Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences 
may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 18, Aug. 19, 2014


IRENE WALSKE

Mrs. William (Irene) Walske, 70, of Route 3, Oconto Falls, died Sunday, March 7, 
after a long illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church, Town of 
Green Valley. The Rev. Gary MacManus will officiate and burial will be 
approximately 3 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walske, nee Irene Gilbertson, was born July 6, 1911, in the Town of Gillette, 
daughter of the late Charles and Mary Gilbertson. She was married to William 
Walske June 15, 1935, at Oconto. He preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Walske 
lived in the Gillette area since 1971. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, 
Town of Green Valley, Wis. 
Survivors include three stepsons, Richard, Robert and Donald of Manitowoc; three 
stepdaughters, Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Van Ark of Route 1, Oconto Falls, Mrs. 
Floyd (Eleanor) Wirtz of Route 3, Oconto Falls, and Mrs. Edna Lau of Manitowoc; 
three brothers, Myron Gilbertson of Gillette, Edman Gilbertson of Oconto Falls, 
and Norman Gilbertson of Oconto; a sister, Mrs. Herb (June) Braun of Oconto Falls; 
38 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two 
sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at Kiel Funeral Home, Gillette, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 8, 1982  P. 3
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[d. Oconto Falls, WI/widow of William Walske]


ROBERT WALSKE

Robert A. Walske age 85 of 770 East Albert Drive, Manitowoc died Thursday, 
April 11, 2013.
Robert was born September 6, 1927 in Gillette, Wisconsin, son of the late 
William and Ida (Lendl) Walske. On July 20, 1960 he married the former 
Deloris A. Carstens at First Lutheran Church. Robert was employed at the 
Kelvinator Company for 39 years until his retirement in 1990. He was a member 
of First Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling and watching sports. 

He is survived by his wife: Deloris A. Walske, Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Richard (Betty) Walske, Manitowoc; Donald (Carolyn) Walske, 
Manitowoc; special niece: Donna (Robert) Johnston, Newton; special friend 
and care giver: Ruth Bukowski, Manitowoc; other nieces, nephews, relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Edna Lau; 
Margaret VanArk; Eleanore Wirtz and three brothers-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at First 
Lutheran Church Chapel 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will 
officiate. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call on Monday at First Lutheran Church Chapel from 
10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory assisted 
the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 2013


WILLIAM WALSKE

William Walske, 71, of 4020 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walske was born Oct. 5, 1898 in Town of Gillett, Oconto Couny, son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Christ Walske. He married Irene Gilbertson June 15, 
1935, at Oconto. They farmed there until 1943, when they came to Manitowoc. 
Mr. Walske was a sheet metal worker at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., retiring 
in 1954. He was a member of Local 443. 
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Richard, Robert and Donald, of 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) VanArk and Mrs. Floyd 
(Eleanore) Wirtz, of Oconto Falls and Mrs. Warden (Edna) Lau, of Collins; 
seven brothers; five sisters, 39 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street 
entrance after 3 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at church. The 
Brotherhood of the church will meet at the funeral home at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1970  P. 4


GEORGE WALSWORTH

R. George Walsworth, 38, of 1011 South 11th street, died at the 
Holy Family hospital late Saturday afternoon. He had been ill for 
the past ten days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. 
A.C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Walsworth was born in this city on Oct. 22, 1904. Later the 
family moved to Oshkosh for some years but later returned here. 
Until the time he was taken ill Mr. Walsworth was a painter at 
the shipyards. Fifteen years ago he married Miss Marjorie Kutil.
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, one son (private); mother, 
Mrs. Josephine Walsworth, city; two sisters, Mrs. John Hubbard, 
Manitowoc route 4 and Mrs. Uldage Dubey of Rockwood.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 15, 1943 P.2
*******
[Revilo George Walsworth/d. 02-13-1943/age 38 yrs./
cause: hypostatic pneumonia]


JAMES F. WALSWORTH

James F. Walsworth of Arlington Heights, Ill. died at his home on September 17, 
2004, age 76, beloved husband of 52 years to Caroline (nee Weber); loving father 
to Daniel Walsworth, Frank (Laura) Walsworth, John Walsworth, Robert (Mary 
Margaret) Walsworth; dearest grandfather of Julie, Anne, Amy, Tim, Brian, Michael 
and Gayle; dear brother of Beverly (Dale) Gilbertson; stepbrother to Lois Edinger; 
beloved nephew of Olive and Carl Laveck; brother-in-law to David Behrendt; 
special friend of Leslie Abbott, and of Paula Walsworth. He is also survived by 
nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and 
Marjorie (Kutil) Walsworth. 
Jim is a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Wis. He received his 
bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1952 and his 
master's degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University in 1973. 
Jim served in the United States Army in Korea. He is the retired CFO and member 
of the Board of Directors of Sloan Valve Company of Franklin Park, Ill. Jim was 
currently a member of the Board of Directors of Chicago Systems Group, Inc. He 
was formerly the treasurer and Board member of Parents and Friends of Ludeman 
Center and Voice of the Retarded. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 21, 2004 at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc 
from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 21, 2004. 
A memorial visitation in Arlington Heights, Ill. will be held on Saturday 
September 25, 2004 at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 No. Arlington Heights Rd., 
Arlington Heights, IL from 2 until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be 
made to: Trinity Services, Inc., 100 North Gougar Rd, Joliet, IL 60432 or Voice 
of the Retarded 5005 Newport Dr. Suite 108, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
No newspaper cited, September 2004


JOSEPHINE J. WALSWORTH

Mrs. Josie Walsworth, 72, of 1413 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. A.C. Fischer will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Josie Paschke in Chicago in 1882, came to Manitowoc 
at the age of 15 years and was married in Manitowoc.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jack Hubbard of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Uldage Dubey of Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. William Thiesen of 
Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was 
a member of the GUG Germania.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 22, 1954 P.19
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[d. 10-25-1954/age 71 yrs.]


ANNA WALTER

MRS. A. WALTERS(sic) CITY PIONEER, PASSES AWAY
After a lingering illness, Mrs. Anna Walters passed away at the 
family home, 858 North Fifteenth street on Sunday afternoon. She 
was 72 years of age.
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa and Urbanek chapel 
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev. Junek of Melnik, 
officiating. The remains may be viewed at the chapel until the 
time of the funeral.
Mrs. Anna Walters was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sykara who 
were pioneer residents of Kossuth. She was born and reared on the 
farm there and grew to womanhood there. She was married in 1881 to 
Frank Zeman who died in 1898. Five children, four daughters and one 
son, were born to them. Miss Julia Zeman, city; Mrs. V.E. Brownell, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Harry D. Whitcomb and Mrs. Hugo Elfner, both of 
this city, and one son, Walter, who died overseas in the World war. 
Three grandchildren also survive.
There are two brothers, John Sykara, of Lodi, Wis., and Joseph of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 4, 1930 P.2
*********
[Mrs. Anna Walter/bur. 8-6-1930/age 73 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Mrs. Anna Zeman lot]


ARTHUR WALTER

Death Mon., following a 6-mo. illness with consumption, of 20-yr. old 
Arthur Wolters (sic).
Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903
********
Arthur Wolter(sic), aged 20, died Monday after a brief illness. He was a son of 
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wolter who reside on the North Side and was a bright lad, whose 
death is a terrible shock to the parents.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1903 p.1
********
[cause: tuberculosis]


CHAS. L. WALTER    (d. 1918)

Chas Walters, Jr.(sic), aged 47 years, died Wednesday of last week after a long 
illness. He was born in this city and lived here all his life. For many years he 
was employed by the Chicago & Northwestern freight inspectors bureau and just 
previous to his illness he was traveling auditor for the company. He is survived 
by his wife and five children. The funeral was held from his home on South 
Fifteenth St., Sunday afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Interment was in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 6, 1918
********
[Carl Jr. Walter/bur. 06-02-1918/cause: phthysis/bur. on Mrs. Charles Walter Jr. lot]


CHARLES WALTER    (d. 1922)

Manitowoc news: 
Chas. Walters (sic), 1305 S. Fourteenth st., a well known resident of Manitowoc 
for over forty years, passed away Saturday morning at the advanced age of 73 
years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, January 12, 1922  pg. 4
********
[bur 01-10-1922/cause: paralysis of the bowels/bur on Carl Walter lot]


EARL F. WALTER

Earl F. Walter, 77 formerly of 1036 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
Nov. 24, at St. Mary Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walter was born Feb. 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles 
and Ellen Mueller Walter. He attended schools in Manitowoc. Mr. Walter was 
city engineer and director of Public Works for the City of Manitowoc from 
1935 until retiring in 1968. He married Martha B. Wiesman, Aug. 23, 1923, 
at Steubenville, Ohio. The couple returned to Manitowoc where they made 
their home.
Mr. Walter was a registered professional engineer and a registered land 
surveyor. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Odd 
Fellows Lodge, American Public Works Association and was in Who's Who. He 
was a former member of the Lions Club and the Wisconsin Society of Public 
Works.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and June Walter of 
Thiensville, Wis., and E. James and Carol Walter of Menominee, Mich.; a 
brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Leone Walter of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. Stella Gill of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Carmen Artz of California; two 
grandson and a granddaughter. His wife preceded him in death in January of 
1979.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and Wednesday until 11 a.m., and at the church from 
noon until the time of services. Memorials may be made to First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Mary Nursing Home.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1980 P.3


HARRY R. WALTER

Harry R. Walter, age 104, a resident of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal rest Monday, June 7, 2004 at his resident. 
Funeral services will be held at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Rosenow will 
officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family has 
requested no visitation period before the funeral service. 
Harry was born Dec. 7, 1899 in Manitowoc, to the late Charles and Helene Mueller 
Walter. He married Leone M. Coehn, Aug. 6, 1927 in Manitowoc. Mrs. Walter preceded 
him in death Aug. 30, 1991. He was a lifetime member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include a sister-in-law: Gertrude Burgett of Manitowoc; three 
nephews: Dick Walter of Valders; James Walter of Menomonee, Mich.; Terry Gill 
of Green Bay; a niece: Kay Mosher of Reston, Va.; also two very special 
"angels:" Tom Simono and Paula Totten, both of Manitowoc. 
Preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister: Carmen Artz. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the Walter family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2004 p.A3
*********
"Harry R. Walter, age 104, of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, who died June 6, 2004, 
inadvertently omitted from his obituary were two sisters and one brother, who 
preceded him in death, which includes: Stella Gill, Lila Walter and Earl Walter. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2004"
*********
Harry Walter
“Sometimes life is good, sometimes it’s not so good,” says Harry, who was born on
December 7, 1899. He adds, “I can’t complain; I’ve been in good health.” He’s also been
able to stay independent – he still drives his 1980 Ford around Manitowoc, although he
admits, “I stay off the highways.”
Harry met his wife Leone while working for Hoffman Brothers Company as a glovemaker.
He once tried a job in the shipbuilding yards in Manitowoc. “After a few hours of
scraping paint, I made my way back to the glove factory.” Eventually, he and his wife
bought a Miller High Life beer distributorship in 1964. “Although I sold beer, I never
drank and I never smoked.” He believes this is why he’s lived so long.
From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.


HELENE WALTER

Mrs. Charles L. Walter, 77, of 1819 Fairmont street, mother of City Engineer 
Earl Walter, died Tuesday afternoon following a lingering illness. 
She was born Helene Mueller in this city in 1872 and in 1895 married Mr. 
Walter. The latter died in 1918. Survivors are two sons, Harry and Earl of 
this city; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Artz and Mrs. Alvin Gill of this city; 
two sisters, Mrs. Charles Glander and Mrs. August Ott of this city. Funeral 
services will be held at 2pm Friday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran 
church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 
Thursday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10am Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times July 19, 1950 p.2
*******
[Helene Walter/d. 07-18-1950/age 77 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Charles Walter lot]


HERMAN WALTER

Death on Wed. afternoon last week of 23-yr. old Hermann Wolters here of
consumption. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900
********
[Herman Walters/bur. 03-29-1900/age 23 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


JOSEPH WALTER    (d. 1912)

Joseph Walter, aged 70 years, died Tuesday of pneumonia, after an 
illness of ten days. He was born in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc 
nine years ago. After taking up his residence here Mr. Walter was 
married to Mrs. Anna Zeman of this city who survives him. Two sons 
Joseph of Los Angeles and John of Pittsburg and three daughters, 
Mrs. John Schott, Mrs. H.R. Kelley, of Seattle and Mrs. Molly 
Turtche of Virginia, and five step-children, Misses Julia, Albie, 
Libbye and Bertha and Walter Zeman, also survive.
The funeral will be held from the late home at 515 N. 10th street 
Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 28, 1912 pg. 8
********
[bur. 03-30-1912/cause: pneumonia]


JUNE R. (CHADWICK) WALTER

June R. Walter, age 73, of 9501 South Shore Drive, Valders, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 
2004, at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Darrel Bergelin will officiate. Burial 
will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
June was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Ann Arbor, Mich., daughter of the late Clifton 
and Ruth Glatther Chadwick. She attended schools in Ann Arbor, Mich., and 
graduated from the University of Michigan in 1952 with a degree in political 
science. She then later attended Marquette University where she graduated with 
a teaching degree. June married Dick H. Walter on Sept. 14, 1951, at the 
University of Michigan Lutheran Chapel. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Howards Grove, and AOP Sorority. 
Survivors include her husband: Dick H. Walter, Valders; two sons and one daughter-
in-law: Rick and Bonnie Walter, Las Vegas, Nev.; Greg Walter, North Carolina; 
three grandchildren: Whitney and Jason Walter, Las Vegas, Nev.; Kaitlyn Walter, 
Florida; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Charles Chadwick, Ann Arbor, Mich.; 
William and Augusta Chadwick, Woodland Hills, Calif.; one sister: Gen Chadwick, 
Ohio; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: James and Carol Walter, Menominee, 
Mich. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; one sister; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Earl and 
Martha Walter. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on 
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2004


LEONA M. WALTER

Mrs. Harry (Leona) M. Walter, 83, of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
August 30, 1991, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 12 noon on Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Revs. Arno Wolfgramm and Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born October 20, 1907, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and 
Nellie Mueller Coehn. For many years she worked at the A&P Tea Company in Manitowoc. 
She then went into partnership with her husband, Harry, where they owned and 
operated the Miller High Life Beer Distributing Company in Manitowoc. She retired 
in 1962. She married Harry R. Walter, August 6, 1927, in Manitowoc, Wis. She is a 
member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harry; two sisters, Dorothy Sands and Gertrude 
(Clifford) Burgett all of Manitowoc; also nieces; nephews; other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday 11 a.m. 
until the time of services. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1991 P. B8
********
[wife of Harry R. Walter]


LILLIAN WALTER

Lillian Walters (sic), 32, Dies Suddenly Monday
Miss Lillian Walters, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Walters, died at her 
home at 1413 South Fifteenth street last night, death coming very 
suddenly.
The deceased was born in this city August 24, 1896 and has made her 
home in this city all her life. She was employed at the local Glove 
factory until recently. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Charles 
Walters, two sisters, Carmen, and Mrs. Walter Redding, of Gary, 
Indiana, and two brothers, Earl and Harry, both at home.
Funeral services will be held at the home, Thursday, at one thirty 
o'clock with the Reverend Koenninger (sic), officiating at the burial 
service. Burial will take place at the Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 9, 1928 P.2
********
Death came to Miss Lillian Walters(sic), 32 years of age, suddenly 
last night at her home at 1413 South Fifteenth street. Miss Walters 
had been in ill health for some time but her death came as a shock 
to relatives and friends. 
The deceased was born in Manitowoc August 24, 1896 and had resided 
in this city her entire life time. Up to a short time ago she had 
been employed at the Glove factory. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. 
Charles Walters and two sisters, Miss Carmen, city and Mrs. Walter 
Redding, the latter at Gary, Ind., and two brothers, Earl and Harry 
in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be conducted at the home on 
Thursday at 1:30 pm with interment at Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. 
Koeninger of the German Lutheran church will officiate.
Manitowoc Times, Tuesday, October 09, 1928, Page 2
********
[Lillian Walter/bur. 10-11-1928/died at Whitelaw, WI/
cause: tuberculosis/bur. on Mrs. Charles Walter Jr. lot]


LOUISE WALTER

Miss Louise Walter of 1409A S. 14th St., Manitwooc, died Monday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Walter was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and 
Sophia Ladwig Walter. She was office manager for Phalen Plumbing co. 
until her retirement 10 years ago.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Phalen, a niece, Miss Frances 
Maier, with whom she resided, of Manitowoc and other nieces and nephews. 
Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 26, 1965 P.9
*********
[d. 04-26-1965/age 83 yrs./bur. on Carl Walter lot]
(17 Apr 1881/Apr 1965/SSDI)


MARTHA B. WALTER

Mrs. Earl B. Walter, 77, of 1036 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walter, nee Martha Wiesman was born November 13, 1901 in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Robert and Wilhelmina Raddatz Wiesman. She attended 
schools in Manitowoc. She was married to Earl B. Walter August 23, 1923 in 
Steuben Rock, Ohio. They resided there until 1924 when they moved to Manitowoc. 
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1973. Mrs. Walter was 
a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Earl; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard 
and June of Thiensville and E. James and Carol of Menominee, Mich.; a sister, 
Mrs. Walter (Gertrude) Johnson of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday and Wednesday until 11 a.m. and in the church from noon until the time 
of services. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1979 - page 3
********
[wife of Earl F. Walter]


WENZEL WALTERBACH

Wenzel Walterbach died at the hospital Monday afternoon after a few weeks' 
illness. He was 59 years of age and was born and reared in Meeme where he got 
married and settled on a farm when he was a young man. He sold the farm several 
years ago and lived in this city off and on for some time. The funeral was held 
yesterday afternoon, Rev. Kelcher of the Episcopal Church officiating. Interment 
was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 1, 1917
********
[bur. 12-12-1917/cause: chronic interstitial]


ALEX WALTERS

Alex Walter(sic), 62, an employe of the Manitowoc Ship Building company, died 
at 9 o'clock Thursday evening at his home, 408 N. 6th street, after an illness 
of 12 weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock at 
the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart church. 
The Rev. Louis Schorn will officiate and burial will take place in Evergreen 
cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight 
and the rosary will be recited there Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.
Mr. Walter was born Aug. 8, 1880, a native of Kansas. He married Miss Mary 
Leikam in November, 1903, and they resided in this city since 1924. Besides 
the widow, the survivors are five daughters, Mrs. George Heide of Denmark, 
Mrs. John Hornes and Miss Sophia Walter of this city, Mrs. Mathew Meyer and 
Miss Dorothy Walter of Chicago; six sons, Joseph, Alphonse, Victor, Edward 
and Ernest all of Manitowoc, and Francis of Sparta; six brothers, Levin of 
this city, Andrew, Alois and Leo of Catharine, Kas., Charles of Lorrnine, 
Kas., and Fred of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Jake Staab of Hays Kas., 
and Miss Soi??la Walter of Chatarine, Kas., and 12 grandchildren.
Mr. Walter was a member of the Holy Name society of Sacred Heart church and 
of local union No. 443.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
*********
[d. 12-31-1942/age 62 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


ALPHONSE A. WALTERS

Alphonse A. Walters, 69, of 727 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 
in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Philip Hoffman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Walters was born August 9, 1908 in Catherine, Kans., son of the late Alex 
and Mary Leikam Walters, moving to Manitowoc with his parents as a young man 
where he attended Manitowoc schools and has resided since. He married Anna Konop 
October 22, 1928 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mr. Walters had been employed 
with Fischl Dairy for 38 years and Imperial Eastman Co. for two years, retiring 
in 1970 due to illness. He was a charter member of Teamsters Union Local 619 and 
a member of St. Paul Adoration Society.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Judy Walters 
of Fort Worth, Tex.; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Melvin Lakatos of 
Manitowoc; three brothers, Francis of Sparta and Edward and Ernest of Manitowoc; 
four sisters, Mrs. John Hornes and Mrs. Clarence Tesnow of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Matthew Meyer of Fond du Lac and Mrs. James Luttrell of Skokie, Ill.; five 
grandchildren. Two brothers, Victor and Joseph and a sister, Mrs. Andrea Heidi 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Feb. 27, 1978 - page 3


ALVIN WALTERS

Boy of Five Years, One of a Family of 12, Passes Away 
Alvin Walter, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leavin Walters, 423 North Sixth 
street, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home, death being due to heart 
trouble, the child never having been robust.
Born at Humboldt, Wis., April tenth, 1924 he came to this city with his parents, 
who survive him together with five brothers, Felix, Fidelis, Victor, Elmer, and 
Harold of this city, and six sisters, Mrs. Theodore Brull of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Joseph Tadych, Josephine, Cycilla, Irene and Ida, all at home.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart 
church, with the Rev. Luby officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 10, 1929  P. 14
********
[Alvin Joseph Walters/bur. 11 June 1929/age 5 yrs./
cause: congenital heart disease]


ANNA WALTERS    (d. 1954)

Mrs. Anna Walters, 75, of 1023 South 19th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The 
Rev. Roland Schwandt officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Terwedow in Watertown, Wis., in 1879 and in 1899 was married 
to Gustave Walters. They moved to Manitowoc in 1914. Her husband died in 1929.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Reinhardt Steffen of Manitowoc, with whom she 
made her home; two brothers, Emil and George of Watertown; sister, Miss Lillian 
of Juneau; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 7, 1954  P. 15
*******
[d. 07-06-1954/age 75 yrs./bur. on R.H. Steffen lot]


ANNA L. (KONOP) WALTERS    (d. 2006)

Anna L. Walters Anna L. Walters, age 99, formerly of 727 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc. 
She was born June 25, 1906, in Wayside, Brown County, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Anna (Cisler) Konop. On Oct. 22, 1928, she married Alphonse A. Walters at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1978. 
Anna was a former member of the Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and 
St. Paul's Parish Women. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. 
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Geraldine and Melvin Lakatos, Manitowoc; 
a son and daughter-in-law: Russel and Nadine Walters, Fort Worth, Texas; five 
grandchildren: Thomas (Mary Beth) Lakatos; Sharon Schmitz; Jane (Randy) Rhode; Darcy 
(Randy) Taylor; Steven (Stephanie) Walters; and eight great-grandchildren: Andrea 
Walters; Lauren, Liza and Michael Schmitz; Craig Lakatos; Logan, Brennan and Ross 
Rhode. Also surviving is a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ernest Walters and 
Barbara Panosh, Cato; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She 
was also preceded in death by a brother: Joseph Konop and a sister: Olive (Hansen) 
Gibeault. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2006, at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Dave Hoffman with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
The family would love to thank the caring staff at Shady Lane for the loving care 
they gave to Anna. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Her family 
and friends were her treasures. We will miss her.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2006


ANNA M. WALTERS    (d. 1979)

Anna M. Walters, 73, a resident of the City of Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walters, nee Anna Chapek, was born Nov. 12, 1905, in Algoma, daughter of 
the late Anthony and Dora Chapek. She was married to Joseph A. Walters Sr. 
Oct. 6, 1928, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death Feb. 15, 1977.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Geraldine, Richard 
and Marilyn and Joseph A. Jr. and Margaret of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-
in-law, Joann and Allan Wargin of Two Rivers and Fanchon and William Buresh of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph Chapek of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Frank 
(Marie) Stokes of Manitowoc and Mrs. Oscar (Ruth) Nelson of Sturgeon Bay, 12 
grandchildren and a great granddaughter. An infant son, Bernard, preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Joseph A. Walters]


BERNARD CHARLES WALTERS

Walters Baby Dies At 10th Street Home
Bernard Charles, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walters, died last
night at the home, 534 North Tenth street. Funeral services will be held 
Monday at 9 a.m., at Sacred Heart church with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
The body will be removed to the home Sunday from the Shimek & Schwartz parlors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 18, 1936  p.2
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[cause: bronch pneumonia]


DAVID B. WALTERS

David B. Walters, 27, of Rt. 1, Two Rives, died Sunday of injuries received in 
an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walters was born Oct. 7, 1946, at Manitowoc, son of Elmer and Evangeline 
Kluczinske Walters. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class 
of 1965. He was a veteran serving as a sergeant in the Army Signal Corp from 
1965 to 1968. He also served two years overseas in Turkey. He married Carol 
Pech Jan. 17, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was 
presently employed at General Telephone Company of Wisconsin, Two Rives. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, Aaron, and a daughter, Rebecca, at home; 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walters, of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. 
George (Diane) Daney, of Omro and Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Daney, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a 
wake memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1974  P. 20 
*******
[husband of Carol Walters/bur. on Elmer and Evangeline Walters lot]


EDWARD R. WALTERS

Edward R. Walters, 80, of 1137 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walters was born Aug. 7, 1921, at Severine, Kansas, son of the late Alex and 
Mary Leikam Walters. He moved to Manitowoc as a child with his parents, residing 
here since. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Ethel Strathmann Sept. 28, 
1946, at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1975 due to illness, he had been 
employed as foreman on the assembly line for Kelvinator Commercial Products, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel M.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and 
Shirley Walters of Manitowoc, and David Walters of Green Bay; a brother, Francis 
of Sparta, and Ernest of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. John (Helen) Hornes and 
Mrs. Clarence (Sophie) Tesnow of Manitowoc, Mrs. Matt (Gustie) Meyer of Fond du 
Lac, and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Luttrell of Illinois, and two grandchildren, Nick 
and Carrie. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor, Joseph and Alphonse, 
and a sister, Mrs. Andrea Heidt.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1981 P. 3


ELMER A. WALTERS

Elmer A. Walters, 55, of 703 E. Cedar Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning in 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Walters was born January 31, 1922 in Catherine, Kansas, son of the late 
Wendeline and Louisa Leikam Walters. He moved with his family to Manitowoc as 
a child and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army overseas 
in the Pacific Theater. He married Evangeline Kluczinske December 27, 1943 in 
Manitowoc. He had been employed with Northwestern Insulation Co., retiring six 
years ago due to illness. He was a member of Asbestos Workers Local 127.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and George 
Danay of Omro and Beverly and Richard Danay of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Carol Walters of Manitowoc; four brothers, Felix, Victor and Harold 
Walters of Manitowoc and Alvin Walters of Whitelaw; six sisters, Mrs. Clara 
Brull of Two Rivers, Mrs. Josephine Wachowski, Mrs. Marcella Tadych, Mrs. Alois 
(Cyrilla) Rozmarynowski, Mrs. Alois (Irene) Komorowski and Mrs. Ida Grotbeck 
of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren.  A son, David preceded her in death in 
1974.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978 - page 3


ETHEL WALTERS

Ethel Mae Walters, age 85, a resident of Laurel Grove in Manitowoc, died on 
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on May 14, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Pauline (Muchowski) Strathman. Ethel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School, class of 1943. On Sept. 28, 1946, she married Edward R. Walters in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1981.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, until 10:45 a.m.
On behalf of the family, we would like to express our gratitude to all caregivers 
at Laurel Grove Assisted Living and Shady Lane for their loving care and compassion 
given to our mother over the past three years. May God Bless each of you and give 
you strength to continue your mission.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 5, 2010


EVANGELINE C. WALTERS

Mrs. Evangeline (Dolly) Walters, 60, of 705 E. Cedar Avenue, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will 
celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walters, nee Evangeline Clarice Kluczinski, was born Dec. 9, 1920, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leopold and Clara Krahn Kluczinski. She was 
married to Elmer A. Walters, Dec, 27, 1943, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death Jan. 3, 1978.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and George Danay of Omro, 
Wis., and Beverly and Richard Danay of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Muriel and Ralph Strauss of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carol Walters of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Kluczinski of Manitowoc; and seven grand-
children, Brenda, Dawn, Amy, Aaron, Becky, Jennifer and Rachel. She was preceded 
in death by a son, David, a sister, Gertrude Teske, and a brother, Ruhl Kluczinski.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1981 P. 3
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[widow of Elmer A. Walters]


FIDELIS WALTERS

TRAIN HITS TRUCK, BOY KILLED 
F. WALTERS, 17, DIES ON WAY TO THE HOSPITAL 
Truck Hurled Distance of 35 Ft. When Struck by Passenger Train At Shipyard Entrance 
Fifteen minutes after the crossing flagman Wenzel Kabat had gone off duty last 
night at the Sixteenth street crossing of the Northwestern road, at the entrance 
to the yards of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding corporation, the truck of the Marine 
Grocery, driven by Fidelis Walters, 17, was struck by the Northwestern passenger 
train due here from Green Bay shortly after _____ o’clock and Walters received 
injuries from which he died while being rushed to the hospital in a police 
ambulance.
Walters was driving back to the store of his employer after delivering some supplies 
to ships in the yards. When his light delivery truck was struck by the locomotive of 
the passenger train Walters was thrown clear of the cab of the truck and the car 
thrown up on the embankment on the south side of the right of way. While still alive 
when the police ambulance arrived on the scene he had passed away before he could be 
removed to the hospital.
Failed To See Train 
The view in either direction at the crossing where the accident occurred is somewhat 
obstructed by a number of sheds on the west side of the highway and also by strings 
of box cars on sidings, and it is presumed that the boy, hurrying to get back to the 
grocery, failed to hear or see the approach of the Northwestern train from the west, 
until it was too late to stop his machine. 
Kabat the crossing flagman, who lives at 612 York street, said that he goes off duty 
at 5:25 each afternoon. Sometimes, he said, he waits for the evening train from the 
west, but it was late last night and so he locked his shanty and left for home. The 
Northwestern maintains no flagman at the crossing during the time that Kabat is not 
on duty. However, switch crews are required to flag the crossing.
Had Been At School
Walters had attended afternoon classes at the Vocational school a short time before 
the accident, the classes being dismissed at 5 o’clock. He had then returned to the 
Manitowoc Marine Grocery, South Seventh street where he had been employed for about 
one and one half years and was making one of his last delivery trips when the accident 
occurred.
(snip)
Here Four Years 
Born in Catherine, Kansas, Aug. 30, 1912, Fidelis Walters spent his early life there, 
the family moving to Green Bay when he was eleven years of age. They moved to Manitowoc 
four years ago and up until the time he sought employment, the youth attended the 
Sacred Heart school. For the past two years he attended classes at the Vocational 
school.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levin Walters, 423 North Sixth street, he is 
survived by five brothers, Felix, Victor, Elmer, Harold and Alvin, all at home and six 
sisters, Cyrilla, Irene and Ida at home, Mrs. Theodore Brull and Mrs. Theodore Wachowski 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Tadych, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock from the house and at 9 o’clock from the 
Sacred Heart church on Tuesday morning, interment taking place at Evergreen. The boy 
is to remain at the Shimek and Schwartz chapel on N. Eighth street, until tomorrow 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 16, 1929   P. 3
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Death of Son Is Fourth In Family In Seven Months 
More than one family’s share of grief and sorrow has come to the little home of Mr. 
and Mrs. Levin Walters, on North Sixth street, with the tragic death last Friday 
night of their son, Fidelis Walters, 17, killed when the delivery truck he was driving 
was struck by a Northwestern passenger train at the Sixteenth street crossing. For it 
was the fourth death in the family in a period of seven months.
Ten month old twins died seven months ago and a short time later a five year old son 
passed away. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 18, 1929  P. 2
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[Fideles Walters/bur. 19 Nov. 1929/age 17 yrs./cause: automobile accident]


GUSTAVE WALTERS

Gustave Walters, 60, Passes Away At The Hospital Today 
After only a few days illness, Gustave Walters, aged 60 years, employed as an 
upholsterer in the city, passed away this morning at the hospital here. The 
deceased made his home on Columbus street moving here from Milwaukee in 1913. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Pfeffer undertaking 
parlors, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, who was Miss Anna Terwado, and to whom 
he was married in Milwaukee 34 years ago, one son, in this city, and two 
married sisters residing at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 19, 1929  P. 2
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[Gustave Walters/bur. 21 Nov. 1929/age 60 yrs./cause: myocarditis/
bur. on R.H. Steffen lot]
(Note: stone may have been mis-read)


HELEN J. WALTERS

Mrs. Helen J. Walters, 60, of 1611 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday in Holy 
Family Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 11 
a.m. In Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walters, nee Helen Jane Lawler was born November 19, 1917 in Stiles 
Junction, Wis., daughter of the late Harley Lawler and Anna Vandenbusch Lawler, 
She was married to Victor R. Walters July 24, 1937 in Two Rivers. He preceded 
her in death March 25, 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Randolph and Teresa Walters and 
three daughters and sons-in-laws, Bonita and Jerome Zipperer, Marilyn and 
Gerald King and Victoria and Daniel Jeske of Manitowoc; her mother, Mrs. Anna 
Lawler; four brothers, Robert, Floyd, John and Daniel and three sisters, Mrs. 
Gladys McKenna, Miss Betty Lawler and Miss Ruth Lawler of Two Rivers and 11 
grandchildren. A sister, Rose preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 oclock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon where a prayer services will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 5, 1978 page 3
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[widow of Victor R. Walters]


JOSEPH A. WALTERS SR.

Joseph A. Walters Sr., 72, of 914 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Walters was born Aug. 14, 1904, at Catherine, Kans., daughter of the late 
Alex and Mary Leikam Walters. He married Anna Chapel Oct. 6, 1928, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 42 
years, retiring in 1968.
Survivors include his wife, Anna, three sons, Raymond, Richard and Joseph A. 
Jr., of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Allan (Joann) Wargin, of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. William (Fanchon) Buresh, of Manitowoc; four brothers, Alphonse, Edward and 
Ernest, of Manitowoc and Francis, of Sparta, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. John 
(Helen) Hornes and Mrs. Clarence (Sophie) Tesnow, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mathew 
(Gustie) Meyer, of Fond du Lac and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Lierell, of Chicago, 12 
grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A son, Bernard, a brother, Victor, and 
a sister, Andrea, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1977  P. 10 


LOUISA WALTERS

Mrs. Louisa Walters, 71, former Manitowoc resident died Monday afternoon at 
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Theodore Brull of 1003 19th St., Two Rivers, with 
whom she had been residing the past year. She had been in failing health the 
past two years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. 
Funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at ST. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. 
Peter ---illegible-officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1957 page 13
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[d. 06-03-1957/age 71 yrs.]


MARY WALTERS

Mrs. Mary Walters, 80, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Sophie Rieck, of 
1112 Washington St., Manitowoc, died at 8:32 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where she was a patient the last week.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Ralph Gillis officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Walters was born Mary Leikam, July 18, 1881 at Catherine, Kans., daughter of 
the late Peter and Dorothy Weilert Leikam. She was married to Alex Walters at 
Catherine, Kans., Nov. 3, 1902. The couple moved to Wisconsin 37 years ago and made 
its home at Manitowoc the last 35 years.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. John Hornes and Mrs. Sophie Rieck of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. George Heide of Denmark, Mrs. Matthew Meyer of Fond du Lac and Mrs. 
Kenneth Knaple of Skokie, Ill.; six sons, Joseph, Alphonse, Victor, Edward and 
Ernest of Manitowoc and Francis of Sparta; a brother Alois of Catherine, Kans.; 
28 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death 
Dec. 31, 1942.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1961  P. 13
*******
[d. 09-25-1961/age 80 yrs./widow of Alex Walters]


RICHARD A. WALTERS

Richard A. Walters, age 79, of 1414 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died on Wednesday 
morning, Dec. 23, 2009, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at 
home surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on Oct. 7, 1930, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Anna 
(Chapek) Walters. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and was with the 
United States National Guard. Richard was employed with the City of Manitowoc 
in the Street Department for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed golfing and 
was a lifetime Packers fan. Richard loved to spend time with his family, especially 
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by a son: Brian Walters and a brother: Bernard Walters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. 
Cremation will occur at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, with burial of the 
cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Holy Family Memorial Hospice 
and the Cancer Care Center for their care and compassion shown towards Richard and 
his family.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2009


VICTOR R. WALTERS

Victor R. Walters, 54, of 1611 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Walters was born Nov. 16, 1916 at Seve?n, Kan., son of the late Alex and 
Mary L?ckam Walters. He moved to Manitowoc in 1925 with his parents and attended 
Sacred Heart Catholic School and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1935. 
He married Helen J. Lawler July 24, 19?7 at Two Rivers. He was presently owner 
and operator of the 1021 Club and had been a member of the Manitowoc Police Dept 
for 1? years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Navy. Mr. Walters 
was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the S??? ??? ???? Club and the 
Seagull's Club.
Survivors include his wife, a son and three daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); five brothers, Joseph, Alphonse, Edward and Ernest of Manitowoc and 
Francis of Sparta; five sisters, Mrs.George Heide of Denmark, Mrs. John Hornes 
and Mrs. Clarence Tesnow of Manitowoc, Mrs. Matt Mever of Fond du Lac and Mrs. 
Dorothey Knaple of Chicago, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening where a memorial service will be at 8:30 o'clock. The casket will 
remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1971
(NOTE: This obituary was very hard to read)
*******
[d. 03-25-1971/age 54 yrs./husband of Helen J. Walters]
(16 Nov 1916/Mar 1971/SSDI)


WENDELIN WALTERS

Wendelin Walters, 62, an employe of the Manitowoc Shipbuiding company, died 
early this morning at the Holy Family hospital.
The body will lie in state at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home from Tuesday 
evening at 7 o'clock until the time of the funeral on Thursday. Brief rites will 
be held at the funeral home at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock a mass will be celebrated 
by the Rev. L. M. Schorn in the Sacred Heart Catholic church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Walters was born March 6, 1882, in Catherine, Kansas, and came to Manitowoc 
23 years ago. He was married in October, 1904, to Miss Louisa Leikan, who 
survives with 11 children and 25 grandchildren.
The daughters are Mrs. Theodore Brill, Two Rivers; Mrs. Theodore Wachowski, 
Reedsville, Mrs. Joseph Tadych, Mrs. Alois Rosmarynowski, Mrs. Leonard Grotebeck 
and Mrs. Alois Komorowsky, all of Manitowoc; five sons, Felix, Victor, Harry and 
Alvin, Manitowoc; Elmer, overseas; five brothers, Andrew, Alois, Leo and Carl, 
living in the state of Kansas, and Fred of Kansas City, Mo., and two sisters, Mr. 
Jacob Staab and Miss Sophie Walters, both of Kansas.
Mr. Walters was affiliated with the Holy Name society of the Sacred Heart 
congregation, and members will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock to recite 
the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1944  P. 2
*******
[d. 08-28-1944/age 62 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Louisa Walters lot-his wife]


SYLVESTER J. WALTON

Sylvester J. Walton, age 65, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Tuesday morning, February 4, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. 
Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 23, 1926 in DePere, Wis. of the late John and Bertha Stetson 
Walton. Mr. Walton served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific 
and was the recipient of the Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal 
with three stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star and the American 
Area Campaign Medal.
Survivors include his beloved friend, Martha Klawitter of Two Rivers; three daughters, 
Lynda Cotton of Milwaukee, Karen Montoya of Milwaukee and Sharon Ermi of Oak Creek; 
two sons, Brian and Dennis Walton of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Ruben cotton, 
Sherry and Brent Walton and Velia Montoya, all of Milwaukee. He is further survived 
by brothers, sisters, other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, 
Gary.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time 
of services on Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1992 P. B8


THERESA WANDREY

Mrs. Alvin Wandrey, 80, formerly of 1115 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wandrey, nee Theresa Ladwig, was born Jan. 28, 1892, at Windgaumuehle, 
Germany, daughter of the late Eduard and Caroline Kopicshke Ladwig. She 
came to the United States as a young girl, residing at Gillette, Wis. She 
was married to Alvin Wandrey Aug. 2, 1923, at Waukegan, Ill. Her husband 
preceded her in death in 1935. She came to Manitowoc to reside in 1951. She 
was a member of St. John United Church of Christ.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. 
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 11, 1973
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[d. 01-10-1973/age 80 yrs./bur. on Herman A. Weber lot]
(28 Jan 1892/Jan 1973/SSDI)


ANNA WANEK

Mrs. Stan Wanek, 59, of 1617 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Kosza?ek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wanek, nee Ann F. Kellner, was born July 5, 1912, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Frank and Mary Cherney Kellner. She was married to Stan 
Wanek, Oct. 19, 1936, at Kellnersville. They resided in Manitowoc. 
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church Adult Choir and Parish 
Women.
Survivors include her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellner, 
of Maribel, a brother, John, of Maribel, and two sisters, Mrs. Lester 
Ramiker, of Madison and Miss Olive Kellner, of Clark Mills.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday with wake 
service at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1972
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[d. 01-09-1972/age 59 yrs./wife of Stanley S. Wanek]


HELEN D. WANEK

Mrs. John Wanek, 62, of route 1 Whitelaw, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy 
Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Saur funeral home, 
Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Kellnersville. The 
Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
She was born Helen Schenian in Gibson in 1888 and in 1908 was married to Edmund 
Yohanek. He died in 1936. In 1941 she was married to Mr. Wanek, former Cooperstown 
chairman, and they located in Kossuth. She was a member of the Unity of Bohemian 
Ladies of Manitowoc. 
Survivors are the husband; son, Victor Yohanek of Kellnersville; two daughters, 
Mrs. Sylvan Swetlik of Francis Creek and Mrs. Victor Husar of Manitowoc; four 
brothers, Henry and Emil of Manitowoc and Adolph and Reuben of route 1, Whitelaw; 
three sisters, Mrs. Milo Dushek of route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Ponschock of 
Milwaukee, and Mrs. Earl Scheuer of Mishicot; and seven grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Kellnersville funeral home from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 
and after 6 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1951  P. 18 
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[bur. on Mrs. Ed. C. Yohanek lot]


JOHN WANEK

ANOTHER OF OLD SETTLERS CALLED TO REST
John Wanek, 71, Passes Away at Home of His Son Last Night
John Wanek, a pioneer settler of the county, died at home of his son, 
Joseph Wanek, on the Town Line road last night at the advanced age of 
71. Death was due to infirmities of age, Mr. Wanek having been ill 
only a short time. Mr. Wanek is survived by his widow and one son, 
John and a daughter Mrs. Krolowitz of Sheboygan. The funeral will be 
held Friday afternoon from the late home with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 09, 1917, Page 4
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[bur. 05-11-1917/cause: valvular heart disease/bur. on Joseph Wanek lot]


JOSEPH WANEK    (d. 1890)

Joseph Wanek, of this city died on Monday evening last. He was the father-in-law 
of Sheriff Zeman, and those who had business which brought them to the court house 
cannot fail to remember the hale, cheery old man who was always active. The cause 
of his death was pneumonia. He was 74 years old and came to this country in 1854 
and settled in Cooperstown.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 3, 1890  P. 2
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[bur. 01-01-1890/age 74 yrs/cause: bronchitis]


JOSEPH WANEK    (d. 1962)

Funeral services for Joseph Wanek, 86, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who died Thursday 
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the 
Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born April 25, 1876, in Bohemia, son of the late John and Theresa Krich 
Wanek. He came to the Untied States with his parents when he was six months old. 
He never married.
Among survivors are a niece, Mrs. Herman Dahme of Chicago, and several cousins. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1962  P. 11
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[d. 05-17-1962/age 86 yrs./bur. on Joseph Wanek lot]


MARCELLA J. WANEK

Mrs. Victor (Marcella J.) Wanek, 83, Manitowoc, Died Wednesday, April 12, 1989 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born June 14, 1905 in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Bouda) Wetak. She graduated from 
Denmark High School. In 1941 she married Victor M. Wanek at Cooperstown.
Survivors include her husband, Victor, a son, Paul, Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Adolph (Alice) Wetak, Manitowoc; Victor (Gladys) Wetak, rural Maribel; a sister, 
Lucille Rezek, rural Maribel; three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Schaetz.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel Saturday 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, April 20, 1989
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Marriage of Victor/Marcella Wanek
Notes from Cooperstown:
The St. James Catholic Church at Cooperstown was the scene of Wednesday morning 
of a pretty wedding uniting in marriage Miss Marcella Witak, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Peter Witak of Maribel and Victor Wanek, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wanek of 
Maribel. The Rev. John Husslin performed the ceremony. Miss Eleanore Witak was 
bridesmaid and Frank Wanek attended the groom as best man. A reception was held 
at the home of the bride's parents and dinner served at noon. The couple will 
reside at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 15, 1931


MARGARET M. WANEK

Margaret "Marge" Wanek, age 74, of 719 Oak St., Manitowoc, died Monday, March 8, 
1999, at her residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 10th at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Foley and concelebrant 
will be Rev. John Neuser. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born November 7, 1921, in Reedsville, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and 
Emily Konop Kugle. She married Ray Wanek on October 19, 1950 in Reedsville. He 
preceded her in death in 1987. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church 
and Holy Innocents Christian Women.
Survivors include eight children, Greg and Nancy Wanek, Madison, Randy and Sharon 
Wanek, Manitowoc, Jerry Wanek and fiancee, Nan Gorecki, California, Jack and Sheila 
Wanek, Manitowoc, Cindy and Dale Rahmlow, Mishicot, Kathy and Rich Larsen, Manitowoc, 
Doug and Shannon Wanek, Manitowoc, Steve and Lupe Wanek, California; 13 grandchildren, 
Sara, Laura, Justin, Amy, Andrea, Conner, Jason and Evan Wanek, Ryan, Casey and 
Rachel Rahmlow, Emily and Anders Larsen; one brother and sister-in-law, Roman and 
Audrey Kugle, Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Regina and Neal Lonzo, 
Two Rivers, Frances (Fry) Glasow, Reedsville, Bernard Brennan, Manitowoc. Besides 
her parents and husband Ray, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Genevieve 
Brennan, Josephine Brennan; two brothers-in-law, Jim Glasow, Joseph Brennan.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) at Jens Family Funeral 
Home. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends may also call on 
Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 
11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1999 P. A2


RAYMOND H. WANEK

Mr. Raymond H. (Ray) Wanek, 71, of 719 Oak Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 1, 
1987, at Milwaukee County Medical Complex, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Funeral services will 
be 8:30 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 9 am at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wanek was born April 30, 1915 at Denmark, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Anna 
Wanesh Wanek. He owned and operated Ray Wanek Builders from 1950 to 1983. Mr. Wanek was 
currently an active superintendent of Wanek construction Co., Inc., of Manitowoc. He married 
the former Marge Kugle on October 19, 1950 at Reedsville, Wisconsin. Mr. Wanek was a member 
of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, where he formed the Mens Choir, a 10 year member of 
Manitowoc City Planning Commissiion, mem ber of Master Builders Association, a member of 
Musicians Union for over 50 years and was actively involved as a volunteer for the United 
Way. Mr. Wanek was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army. He was 
a member of American Legion Drews Bleser No. 168.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; six sons and three daughters-in-law, Greg and Nancy Wanek 
of Madison, Randy and Sharon Wanek of Manitowoc, Jerry Wanek of Los Angeles, California, 
Jack and Sheila Wanek of Manitowoc, Doug Wanek of Tampa, Florida and Steve Wanek of Los 
Angeles, California; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cindy and Dale Rahmlow of Mischicot 
and Kathy Wanek of Manitowoc; a brother and a sister-in-law, William and Mayme Wanek of 
Denmark; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mayme and Mel Albrecht of Aurora, Illinois and 
Viola and Edwin Dohnal of Maribel; six grandchildren, Sara, Laura, Justin and Amy Wanek and 
Ryan and Casey Rahmlow and other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday. 
Prayer service will be held Friday evening at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 2, 1987 page 17
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[d. at Milwaukee WI/husband of Marge Wanek]


STANLEY S. WANEK

Stan Wanek, 64, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Revs. Joseph Mattern and 
Leander Nickel will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wanek was born Sept. 19, 1911, at Maribel, son of the late John and Emma 
Albrecht Wanek. He married Ann F. Kellner Oct. 19, 1936, at Kellnersville. 
She preceded him in death Jan. 9, 1972. He was assistant service manager at 
Manitowoc Engineering Co., where he had been employed since 1941. He was a 
member of Manitowoc Yacht Club.
Survivors include four brothers, Victor, of Manitowoc, Ludwig, of Tucson, 
Ariz., Frank, of Green Bay and Edwin, of Francis Creek; and four sisters, 
Mrs. Fred (Emily) Mazanet, of Manitowoc, Mrs. James (Agnes) Kunz and Mrs. 
Emil (Helen) Havlovitz, of Mishicot and Mrs. Ed (Vila) Parizek, of Whitelaw 
and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a 
wake memorial prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 1975  P. 3


THERESA WANEK

DEATH OF MRS. WANEK
After a lingering illness suffering with the infirmities of old age, Mrs. 
Bessie, widow of John Wanek died yesterday at her home on the Townline road 
at the age of seventy-nine years. The decedent was a native of Bohemia having 
been born there July 13, 1842 and came to this country when a young girl. For 
many years the family conducted a farm at Carlton, Kewaunee county, moving to 
this county eighteen years ago. Only one son, Joseph, who made his home with 
her, survives. The funeral will take place from the house next Sunday afternoon 
with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1921  P. 1
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[Bessie Wanek/bur 05-08-1921/cause: exhaustion/bur on Joseph Wanek lot/
cem. office says they are the same person]


VICTOR M. WANEK

Victor M. Wanek, age 86, formerly of 1121 N. 18th St. Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, January 19, 1992, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 11:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Ruby with burial to follow 
in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born February 17, 1905 in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late John and Emma 
Albrecht Wanek. He married the former Marcella Witak in June of 1931 in the town 
of Cooperstown, Wis. She preceded him in death. Mr. Wanek was employed for many 
years with Robert Eisner and the Hamman Construction Company of Manitowoc. He 
was also an active member of the Manitowoc Mens Garden Club. 
Survivors include his son, Paul Wanek of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, John 
Wanek of Texas, Marianne Wanek of St. Louis and Michael Wanek of Cedar Rapids, 
Iowa; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Viola Parizek of Whitelaw, Helen and 
Emil Havlovitz of Mishicot; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Frank and Evelyn 
Wanek of Green Bay, Edwin and Sylvia Wanek of Two Rivers; a brother-in-law, Fred 
and Mazanet of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Lucille Rezek of Maribel. Also surviving 
are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
three brothers and four sisters. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1992 p.B7
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Marriage of Victor/Marcella Wanek
Notes from Cooperstown:
The St. James Catholic Church at Cooperstown was the scene of Wednesday morning 
of a pretty wedding uniting in marriage Miss Marcella Witak, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Peter Witak of Maribel and Victor Wanek, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wanek of 
Maribel. The Rev. John Husslin performed the ceremony. Miss Eleanore Witak was 
bridesmaid and Frank Wanek attended the groom as best man. A reception was held 
at the home of the bride's parents and dinner served at noon. The couple will 
reside at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 15, 1931


ARTHUR WANGBERG

Arthur Wangberg, 84, formerly of 503 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wangberg was born Feb. 3, 1890, at Marinette, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Anton Wangberg. He married Irma Herzog Oct. 26, 1918, at Menominee, Mich., 
settling at Manitowoc after their marriage She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 
1974. He had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., for more than 45 
years, retiring in 1959. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local No. 443 
Survivors include a son, John A. Wangberg Sr., of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, 
a great granddaughter and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1975  P.3


IRMA WANGBERG

Mrs. Arthur Wangberg, 76, of 503 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the 
family residence.
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.
Mrs. Wangberg, nee Irma Herzog, was born Aug. 22, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Ida Hecker Herzog. She was married to Arthur Wangberg 
Oct. 26, 1918, at Menominee, Mich.
Survivors include her husband, a son, John, and a brother, Edwin, of Manitowoc, 
a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Wahl, of Milwaukee and four grandchildren. Two brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from noon Friday until the time of 
service. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1974  P. 23
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[wife of Arthur Wangberg]


DARREL J. WANIGER

Darrel J. (Bud) Waniger, 48, of 1221 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday at the family residence of a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koscarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Waniger was born Aug. 14, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph W. 
and Esther Krumm Waniger. He married Shirley Mae Lehman Feb. 16, 1945, at 
Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, and a 
retired chief petty officer. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc. He was a member of the VFW Post, Manitowoc, an honorary deputy 
sheriff, past president of Clipper City Shipmates and past president and 
member of Royal Knights Drum and Bugle Corp.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
wake service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 8, 1973
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[Darrel J./d. 08-07-1973/age 48 yrs./husband of Shirley M. Waniger]
(14 Aug 1924/Aug 1973/SSDI) 


EDNA WANIGER

Mrs. Martin Waniger, 51, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died at the Holy Family Hospital, 
late Friday night following a sudden stroke. Mrs. Waniger was taken to the 
hospital Friday afternoon by city ambulance after she collapsed at the Cape Cod 
Inn where she was employed. She had been overcome by gas fumes in the kitchen of 
the inn last week, but there was no connection with the sudden stroke Friday.
Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc at 10:30 
am Tuesday. The Rev. Armin C. Roekle will officate and burial will be in the 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Waniger, the former Edna Commings was born in 1901 in the Town of Liberty 
and moved to Manitowoc with her parents as a young girl. In 1926 she was married 
to Martin Waniger who survives and moved to her present address three years 
ago.
Surviving besides the husband are three sisters, Mrs. O.J. Allerton of Rochester, 
Minn., Mrs. Bertha Stout and Mrs. Norma Weber of Chicago. Friends may call at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 2 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 27, 1956 page 20
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[d. 09-26-1952/age 51 yrs./bur. on Martin Waniger and Louis Commings lot]


LEO G. WANIGER

Mr. Leo G. Waniger, 80, formerly of 1433 North 6th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday afternoon, February 27 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Graveside 
services will be 10 am Monday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with cremation 
having taken place. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral 
home.
Mr. Waniger was born September 12, 1905, in Manitowoc County, son of the late 
Joseph and Theresa Brunner Waniger. He attended schools in the Manitowoc area. 
He married Virginia Ploeckelman on December 29, 1929 at Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death in 1979.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Jane Waniger of Rt. 
2, Two Rivers and Donald and Janice Waniger of Manitowoc; two daughters and 
sons-in-law, Sandra and Gerald Spaeth of Mishicot and Sharon and Wilmer 
Cleeremans of Whitelaw; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Arthur and Mary 
Waniger of St. Nazianz, Ed and Lorie Waniger of Howards Grove and Adrian Waniger 
of Stradford, Wisconsin; three sisters, Agnes Cauffmann of Manitowoc, Eleanor 
Simon of Manitowoc, Mary Wolf of Des Plaines, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 7 
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers.
Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, are assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 28, 1986 page 14
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[cremains/widower of Virginia A. Waniger]


LOIS MAE WANIGER

Mrs. Charles (Lois) Waniger, 41, of 2221 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Waniger, nee Lois Carstens, was born May 18, 1937, at Route 3, Manitowoc, 
daughter of Harold and Vila Sorenson Carstens. She was educated in First 
German Lutheran School and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. 
She was married to Charles F. Waniger Feb. 27, 1960, in Manitowoc, and was a 
member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, three sons, Randy, Ricky and Brian, 
and a daughter, Lori, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carstens and 
two sisters, Mrs. Roman (Shirley) Gaedtke and Mrs. Gale (Jenny) Windus of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 
and in the church from noon Monday until the time of service. Memorials may 
be made to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1979 P. 3


MARTIN WANIGER

Martin (Jim) Waniger, 59, of 1416 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, where he was taken earlier that day after a 
cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Waniger, a life-long resident of Manitowoc County, was born Nov. 11, 1901, 
at Silver Lake, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Brunner Waniger Sr. He 
married Edna M. (J.) Waniger Commings in 1926 and she preceded him in death 
in 1952.
He married the former Olive Weller in 1953 at Manitowoc and for the past seven 
years they operated Olive’s Floral Shop at Manitowoc.
Earlier he was employed as a foreman in the crane department of Manitowoc 
Engineering Corp. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 760, 
of Manitowoc, and a past member of Manitowoc Machinists Local 516. 
Survivors include his wife; eight brothers, Leo, William and Edward of Manitowoc, 
Frank and Arthur of St. Nazianz, Joseph of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Adrian of Colby, 
Wis., and Bernard of Collins, Manitowoc County, and three sisters, Mrs. Agnes 
Kaufmann of Manitowoc, Mrs. William Wolf of Chicago and Mrs. Isidore Simon of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, where 
the Eagles members will conduct memorial services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1961  P. 13
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[d. 05-18-1961/age 59 yrs.]


OLIVE M. WANIGER

Mrs. Olive M. Waniger, 90, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday morning, 
Feb. 11, at Falls Nursing Home East, Oconto Falls, Wis.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. J. William Shepherd will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Waniger, nee Olive M. Kilmer, was born March 26, 1893, at Sears, Mich., 
daughter of the late James and Anna Saeger Kilmer. She moved to Manitowoc as a 
young girl where she owned and operated Olive's Floral Shoppe until 1961 when 
she retired. Mrs. Waniger was a member of Eagles Auxiliary. She was married to 
Edward Svoboda, in 1915, and he preceded her in death in 1929. She was then 
married to Herbert Weller, in 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1949. Mrs. 
Waniger was then married to Martin Waniger, in 1953, and he preceded her in 
death in 1961.
Survivors include nieces and nephews and a special friend, Sarah Hale Joyce of 
Kaukauna.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 10 a.m. Tuesday morning 
until the time of services. A memorial has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1984 P. 3
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[widow of Martin Waniger, Herbert Weller and Edward Svoboda/bur. on Mrs. Edward Svoboda lot]


VIRGINIA A. WANIGER

Mrs. Leo A. Waniger, 67, formerly of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, Sept. 16, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral arrangements and cremation were handled at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Waniger, nee Virginia Ploeckelman, was born Nov. 22, 1911, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Henry and Emma Krueger Ploeckelman. She was educated in 
Manitowoc School System, and was married to Leo A. Waniger Dec. 30, 1929, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Waniger had resided at Manitowoc all their lives, where 
she was employed as a baker at Dunning's Grocery Store for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Leo, two sons, George of Route 2, Two Rivers, 
and Donald of Manitowoc; two daughters, Sandra Spaeth of Mishicot and Sharon 
Cleermans of Route 1, Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Grapentine of Manitowoc, 
a half-sister, Miss Tina Ploeckelman of Clover, 13 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. A sister and a half-brother preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1979 P. 3
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[cremains/wife of Leo Waniger]


ANNA WANISH

Mrs. Joseph (Anna) Wanish, 86, formerly of Maribel, died Friday morning, 
Nov. 21, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wanish was born May 16, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Matt and Anna Nemetz Wattawa. She was educated at Taus. 
She was married to Joseph Wanish Sept. 3, 1911, at Kellnersville. He preceded 
her in death July 1, 1959.
Survivors include two sons, Richard L. and Leonard F. of Maribel; a daughter, 
Mrs. Viola E. Manlick of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Christina Ziarnik of Manitowoc; 
two grandchildren (private); two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Anna Opichka of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Anne Wattawa of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur in 
1979 and Clarence in 1919, two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Sunday and Monday until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1980 P.3
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[widow of Joseph Wanish]


ARTHUR J. WANISH

Arthur J. Wanish, 57, of Maribel, died Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wanish was born Jan. 24, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of Anna Wattawa Wanish and 
the late Joseph Wanish. He had been employed with Wegner Implement Company at 
Langes Corners the past 13 years.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Wanishof (sic) Manitowoc, two brothers, 
Richard L. and Leonard F. of Maribel, a sister, Mrs. Viola Manlick of Manitowoc, 
an aunt, Mrs. Christine Ziarnik of Manitowoc and two nephews, Donald Manlick of 
Manitowoc and Alvin Manlick of Oshkosh.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1979 P. 3
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[bur. on Joe Wanish lot]


CLARENCE WANISH

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wanish, North Fourteenth street, are mourning 
the loss of an infant son, death occurring yesterday after a brief 
illness. The child was but two months old. The funeral will be held 
from the home Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 13, 1919 Page 3
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(Note: Listed as Joe-his father-on the bur. record)
[Joe(sic) Wanish/bur. 03-15-1919/cause: enterio colitis]


JOSEPH WANISH

Joseph Wanish, 72, of Maribel, died Wednesday night of a heart attack at his 
home.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Jack Luidens will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wanish was born March 12, 1887, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late John and Margaret Wachal Wanish. He married Anna Watts  _____ 
of Kellnersville Sept. 3, 1911, and the couple moved to Manitowoc where Mr. 
Wanish was employed a number of years by C. Reiss Coal Co.  Moving to Maribel, 
Mr. Wanish was employed as a mechanic 14 years by De Wane Bros., retiring seven 
years ago.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Arthur, Richard and Leonard of Maribel; a 
daughter, Mrs. Viola Menlick of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Shanda of 
Kellnersville and Mrs. Edward Opichka of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. A 
brother preceded him in death in 1958.
Friends may call at the Ninth Street entrance of the funeral home fater 6 
o’clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1959  P. 11
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[d. 07-01-1959/age 72 yrs.]
********
Joseph Wanish, while employed at the Reiss coal docks had the misfortune to 
lose part of the thumb of his right hand while assisting in blocking up the 
derrick.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 1, 1921 P. 3


LEONARD F. WANISH

Leonard F. Wanish, 58, of Maribel, Wisconsin, died Saturday morning, November 2, 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. 
Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Mr. Wanish was born September 23, 1927 in the Township of Cooperstown, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Joseph and Anna Wattawa Wanish. He grew up in the 
Township of Cooperstown, attending Maribel schools. After being discharged from 
service he worked for DeWane Brothers Implement and later for Little Giant Supply 
Company and at Wegner Implement at Langes corners until August, 1985. He served 
with the United States Army from April 1946 - October, 1947.
Survivors include a brother, Richard L. Wanish of Maribel; a sister, Mrs. 
Viola E. Manlick of Manitowoc; two aunts, Mrs. Christine Ziarnik of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Anne Wattawa of Milwaukee; and two nephews, Donald and Alvin Manlick 
of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Arthur.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold State Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday and Tuesday morning to the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Nov. 4, 1985 - page 4
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[bur. on Joe Wanish lot]


MINNIE WANISH  (d. 1915)

Minnie Wanish
Census • 1900 United States Federal Census
Name	Minnie Wanish
[Minnie Hintz]
Age	19
Birth Date	Mar 1881
Birthplace	Wisconsin, USA
Home in 1900	Franklin, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Sheet Number	15
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation	286
Family Number	297
Race	White
Gender	Female
Relation to Head of House	Daughter
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Year	1898
Years Married	2
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Name	Caroline Hintz
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
Mother: number of living children	1
Mother: How many children	1
Attended School	0
Can Read	Yes
Can Write	Yes
Can Speak English	Yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Caroline Hintz 53	Head 
William Hintz 23	Son 
Albert Hintz 20	Son 
Minnie Wanish	19	Daughter 
Stephen Wanish 1	Grand Son (Grandson) 
Laura Hintz 15	Daughter
"1900 United States Federal Census"
*****
[bur. 2 Aug. 1915/cause: general tuberculosis] 


MINNIE WANISH  (d. 1922)

Minnie Wanisch
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Minnie Wanisch
[Minnie Wanish]
Gender  Female
Race	White
Birth Date	9 Apr 1906
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father  Steven Wanish
Mother  Minnie Hurtz
FHL Film Number	1305084
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Minnie Wanish
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Minnie Wanish
Death Date	8 Jul 1922
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[bur 07-08-1922/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur on Augusta Hinz lot] 


RICHARD LEO WANISH

Richard L. Wanish, age 75, a former Maribel resident, died early Wednesday, 
February 23, 2000, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2000, at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wanish was born March 11, 1924, in the town of Cooperstown, son of Joseph 
and Anna Wattawa Wanish. He grew up in the town of Cooperstown and attended 
Maribel schools. Richard worked for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 
32 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way.
Survivors include one sister, Viola Manlick, Manitowoc; two nephews, Donald 
(Dolores) Manlick, Manitowoc, Alvin Manlick, Jr., Green Bay. He was preceded 
in death by three brothers, Leonard, Arthur and Clarence and one brother-in-
law, Alvin Manlick, Sr.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 2000 P. A2


LIZZIE C. WARBASSE

The many friends of Miss Lizzie Warbasse, will be pained to learn that she is 
very ill in Milwaukee, and that on Tuesday last Mr. Hubbard received a dispatch 
stating that she cannot possibly recover. She went to that city for the purpose 
of attending the Female Seminary.
P.S.--Since the above was in type we learn that the lady is dead.
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, October 10, 1867  pg. 4
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DIED:
At the Female Seminary in Milwaukee on the 9th inst., Lizzie Warbasse, aged 16 years.
Our paper last week contained the sad intelligence noted above, but we had not at 
that time the heart to write a fitting tribute to the memory of one so universally 
beloved, so early lost. Miss Lizzie left Olympia, Washington Territory a little 
over a year ago for the purpose of obtaining a better education than could be 
acquired in the new country where she resided. She came to Manitowoc where she could 
have the care of relatives, and while here by constant attention to duty and a generous 
desire to please, she won the hearty good will and esteem of all classes both old and 
young with whom she came in contact. A wonderful development of the conversational 
powers made her appear at least three years older than she really was, but alas, she 
has faded like the gentle flower before an untimely frost, and we shall see her on 
earth no more! She commenced a course of study at the Seminary in Milwaukee where she 
had been but a short time when she was attacked by disease, and after an illness of 
ten days departed. She was perfectly resigned, though oft expressed the wish to see 
her mother, to whom she sent this dying message. "Tell mother I am not afraid to die." 
That stricken one! Weeks will yet elapse ere she in her distant home will know that 
her treasure is gone. Great respect was shown the remains of Lizzie in Milwaukee. The 
friends she had found there brought choice flowers and wove wreaths to deck the bier 
of the early dead. She was brought here for interment. Funeral services were held on 
Saturday last at the Episcopal church. Rev. T. B. Dooley preached a most eloquent and 
touching discourse, during the delivery of which there was scarcely a dry eye in the 
large congregation. The music was sweet and appropriate. A lengthy procession followed 
the hearse to the cemetery where we deposited all that was earthly of our friend. We 
cannot close this brief article with more expressive words than those used by the 
officiating clergyman. Pointing into the grave he said: "My friends the casket is 
there, but the jewel is in Heaven!"
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, October 17, 1867  pg. 4
*********
[She is buried on the Oliver C. Hubbard lot.]
[Unk]-[?? Wabes/bur. 10-12-1867/from computer printout/cem records say
buried on the Hubberts lot] These two entries have been combined after
consideration of the info in them.


CATHERINE WARD

After a long and difficult illness Mrs. N.B. Ward died here Sat. She had 
punctured herself with a needle several months ago and the wound was so 
small that little attention was paid to it until blood poisoning set in. 
The 35-yr. old deceased is survived by her husband and 2 children. The 
funeral was held Mon.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901
*******
Mrs. N. B. Ward died on Monday. She was born at Luckenow, Ontario, Oct. 29, 1867. 
She was married in January 1892 to B. Ward the husband who survives, at Washburn, 
Wis., and five years later the family removed here.
Two children, Clenore and Kenneth, both of whom survive, her parents, a mother and 
father, residing at Luckenow, also a sister and four brothers mourn.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 12, 1901
*******
[cause of death: andracarditis]


ESTHER M. WARD

Esther Mae Ward, 12, (photo) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ward, 611 
Franklin street, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital. Death was 
caused by pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from 
the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors. Burial will be made in the 
Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Ward was born August 29th, 1928 in Seymour, Wisconsin. She was a 
student in Washington junior high school here.
Survivors besides the parents include a brother and two sisters 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.), all at home.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until 
the time of the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 9, 1940 P.5
*******
[Esther Mae/d. 12-08-1940/age 12 yrs./cause: acute myocarditis with pneumonia]


JOHN WARD

Death of John Ward of Meeme by suicide. "He jumped from the bridge into the
river and drowned.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1880
*********
ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE.
Last night about seven o'clock a man was seen to climb up on the east guard of 
Eighth street bridge, and jump deliberately into the river. He went down head 
foremost and upon reaching the surface after the plunge cried out. Geo. Houghton 
and Will Colley were standing on the bridge a short distance from the man when 
he committed the rash act. They ran for a boat and found one lying near the 
bridge. When they had reached the spot where the man disappeared in the water, 
he was not to be seen. The current in the river was quite swift, and a strong 
wind was blowing from the west, so that the body must have floated out into the 
lake in a short time.
Conjecture is rife as to who the unfortunate person was, and the causes that 
impelled him to end his life by his own act. The man is described as a young 
fellow not over thirty, rather stout, and wore a black coat. It was about dark 
when he jumped from the bridge and the two who saw him did not observe him 
closely. The report is current that it is a young fellow from the country, but 
nothing is positively known and so we give no names.
P.S.-The body was found this morning a short distance from where the fatal leap 
was made. It proved to be Jonh (sic) Ward, a young man from Newton. Domestic 
trouble was the cause.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 15, 1880 P. 3


LAURA M. WARD

Mrs. Laura Ward, 75, of 400 N. Monroe St., Green Bay, died Friday morning, 
April 3, at a Green Bay Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Schauer and Schumacher East Funeral 
Home, Green Bay. The Rev. Paul Demuth will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ward, nee Laura Schmit, was born Nov. 15, 1905, at Isaar, Wis. She moved to 
Green Bay from Manitowoc in 1960.
Survivors include three sons, Delbert of Phoenix, Ariz., Steve of Appleton and 
Sherman of Green Bay; three daughters, Mrs. Roland (Grace) Meissner of Cato, Betty 
Szalewski of Manitowoc and Jean Ward of Phoenix, Ariz.; four brothers, Bernard, 
Elmer and Leo Schmit of Seymour and Ray Schmit of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. 
John Buckinger of Hollandtown and Mrs. George Cadle of Manitowoc; 23 grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, Aug 6, 
1973, a daughter, Esther, a grandson and a brother, Ed Schmit.
Friends may call at Schauer and Schumacher East Funeral Home, Green Bay, 3 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been 
established.
Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 1981 P. 3
********
[d. Green Bay, WI/widow of Roy V. Ward]


ROY V. WARD

Funeral services for Roy Ward, 73, of Green Bay, a former Manitowoc resident 
who died Monday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, are tentatively 
scheduled for Wednesday morning at Schauer and Schumacher Funeral Home, Green 
Bay, with burial at Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1973  P. 16
********
[d. at Green Bay, WI/bur. on Laura M. Ward lot-his wife]


STEPHEN H. WARD

Stephen H. Ward, 51, of 1011 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with services by the American Legion. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Drews-
Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion.
Mr. Ward was born April 29, 1913, at Oneida, Wis., son of the late John Sherman 
and Grace Hayes Ward. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from Aug. 28, 
1942, to Dec. 30, 1945, as a technician 5 in the 343rd quartermaster depot 
company in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include three brothers, Howard, of Krakow, Jack, of Rose Lawn and 
Roy, of Green Bay. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 6 o’clock this Friday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1965  P. 7
********
[bur. on G.A.R. lots]


THOMAS WARD

Thomas Ward
At his home on the North side Thomas R. Ward passed away recently in his sixty-
fourth year. He was born in Canada in 1839 and in 1865 he married Miss Matilda 
Limell who survives him. four children also survive-Mrs. G.B. Dickerson, Indiana, 
Mrs. W.E. Wolfe, Ralph and Eva, Manitowoc. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon from the home of Mrs. Wolfe, on North Fourth street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 17, 1903 P. 1
********
[age 64 yrs./cause: heart failure]


ANNA J. WARM

Ms. Anna Warm, 84, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, a former Maribel resident, 
died Tuesday morning at the home. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday 
in Saur Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. 
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Warm, nee Anna Havlovitz was born December 16, 1893 in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Matt and Elizabeth Chizek Havlovitz. She was married to 
Frank Warm February 6, 1912. The couple resided in Maribel. Mr. Warm preceded her 
in death July 19, 1958.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Ben Slatky of Green Bay; 
a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Irene Warm of Janesville; three brothers, Edward of 
Green Bay, Emil of Mishicot and James of Denmark; six sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Mary) 
Swetlik, Mrs. Fred (Julia) Pech, Mrs. John (Emma) Hoge, Mrs. Gilbert (Lillian) 
Ruzek, Mrs. Clarence (Viola) Luedtke and Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Fogeltanz of 
Manitowoc; two granddaughters, Mrs. Harvey (Joan) Yindra of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Darlene Kennedy of Janesville; seven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
A son, William, a brother, a sister and a great grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Saur Funeral home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon where a wake service will be at 7:30 o'clock by Msgr. Schneider.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 19, 1978 page 3
********
[widow of Frank Warm]


FRANK H. WARM

Frank H. Warm (photo) of Maribel died late Saturday morning at St. Mary 
Hospital, Green Bay, following an illness of a year. Mr. Warm would have 
been 74 years old Sunday.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, 
the Rev. Francis Wenda officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Mr. Warm was born July 27, 1884, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late 
William and Francis Kohout Warm. He worked on his father’s farm until the age 
of 25. In 1911 he came to Maribel where he started a horse and auto livery 
business which he operated until 1920. He married Anna Havlovic Feb. 6, 1912, 
and settled in Maribel. Mr. Warm was employed by the Standard Oil Co. as 
manager of the bulk station at Maribel until 1934. He then became general 
agent for the Woodmen Accident Insurance Co., covering the Manitowoc County 
area. Mr. Warm worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. from 1924 until he 
retired in 1953. He was a former deputy sheriff of Manitowoc for 16 years.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ben Slatky of Green Bay; a brother, 
Louis of Maribel; a sister, Mrs. Emma Herold of Denmark, and two granddaughters. 
A son, William, died 11 years ago. Two brothers and sisters also preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1958  P. 13
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[d. 07-19-1958 at Green Bay WI/age 73 years]


IRENE M. WARM

Irene M. Warm, age 87, of 620 W. Court St., Janesville, was lifted into the arms 
of our Lord early Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, 2006, at the home of her daughter.
She was born in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County on Aug. 5, 1918, the daughter 
of the late Edward and Lillian (Huletz) Basken. She had been a resident of 
Janesville for 35 years. Irene married William Warm on Jan. 10, 1939, at St. 
Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville and he preceded her in death on July 21, 
1947. She had worked numerous jobs for a lot of business families before moving to 
Janesville in 1970. She had cleaned for the Don Sartell family for 23 years and 
was last employed by the late Mrs. Elden Hagar before her retirement six years 
ago.
Irene is survived by her daughter: Darlene Kennedy, Janesville; three granddaughters: 
Debbie (Todd) Purner, Whitewater; Chris (Dean) Severance, Janesville; and Kim (Tom) 
Green, Greensville, S.C.; two grandsons: James (Chrisy) Kennedy, Sanford, Fla.; and 
Chad Kennedy and his fiancée Karne, DeLeon Springs, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren: 
Lindsay Kennedy and her fiancé Josh; Sara and Danielle Puerner, Zach Severence, Matt 
and Sean Green, and Michael and Kayley Kennedy; one sister: Lorraine Miller, Two 
Rivers; one brother; Norman (Lydia) Basken, Manitowoc; special niece; Marilyn Miller, 
Two Rivers; great-nephew: Todd, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law: Arlette Basken, 
Manitowoc; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband; two brothers; Clarence and Allen Basken; ex-son-on-law: Allen Kennedy, and 
grandson: Jeff.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at Schneider Apfel 
Schneider & Schneider Funeral Home, Janesville. A Funeral service will be held at 
1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th St., 
Manitowoc, with a visitation from 12 to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
For on-line obituary and registry; www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 7, 2006  P. A3


WILLIAM F. WARM

Fails to Get Car, Ends Life With Shotgun Blast 
Worried over failure to secure a new car to replace his old automobile, which 
he had sold, prompted William Frank Warm, 34, of Maribel, to end his life in 
the basement of his home early this morning with a 12-gauge shotgun, Coroner 
Theodore Teitgen said.
Mr. Warm was employed as a buffer at the Aluminum Specialty company.
The coroner said Warm was in good health but has been brooding over failure to 
secure a car and also with a delay in securing possession of his home in Maribel, 
which he planned to purchase. Mrs. Warm said she heard a sound coming from the 
basement of the home. She investigated and found the body of her husband on the 
basement floor, with the gun alongside the body.
Coroner Teitgen announced there would be no inquest.
Mr. Warm is survived by his wife, Irene; a daughter, Darline; parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Warm of Maribel, and a sister, Mrs. Ben Sladky of Green Bay.
The body is at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1947  P. 2
********
Funeral services for WiIliam F. Warm, 34 (photo) who was found dead in the 
basement of his home yesterday morning by his wife, Irene, will be held 
Thursday. There will be an 8 a.m. mass at the St. Joseph’s Catholic church, 
Kellnersville, the Rev. Frank Svatek officiating. There will also be a 10 a.m. 
service at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with burial in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The family will be at the funeral home this evening to receive friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 07-22-1947/age 34 yrs./bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Mr. and Mrs. 
William Warm lot]


WILBUR B. WARNECKE

Wilbur B. Warnecke, 51, of 2015 Clark street, was found dead in the garage of 
his home shortly after 10 o'clock this morning by his wife, Blanche.
When he failed to come back into the home this morning his wife went to the 
garage and found him hanging there, coroner Theodore Teitgen said. There will 
be no inquest.
He was born in Sheboygan in 1898 and in 1920 married Miss Blanche Peroutka. He 
was an assembler and wrapper at the Aluminum Goods company, and a member of the 
local aerie of Eagles.
Survivors are his wife; three brothers, Walter and August of Sheboygan, Alfred 
of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Walter J. Jance of this city.
Funeral services 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.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Wednesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 24, 1949 P.2
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[Wilber Wernecke/bur. 05-26-1949/age 51 yrs./bur. on Peroutka bros. lot]


DONALD W. WARNER

Funeral services for the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Warner 
were held yesterday from the home, Rev. J. T. O’Leary officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 17, 1917, Page 3
********
[bur. 03-16-1917/age 8 mo/cause: bronchitis/
infant son of Ray T. Warner/bur. on PJ Warner lot]


EDWIN WARNER

Edwin Warner, 86, who had resided with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Luke Sovine, of Branch, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
He had been ill about a year. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Allen McCaul officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Warner was born April 11, 1873 in the Town of Lydon, Sheboygan County, son 
of the late Alexander and Martha Celing Warner. He had been variously employed 
as a fisherman, farmer and painter, retiring from active employment 46 years ago. 
He married Grace Waxenfelter at Sheboygan Jan. 10, 1897. She died in 1938. Mr. 
Warner came to Branch seven years ago.
Surviving are five sons, Frank of Sheboygan, Milton of Waubeka, Charles and Hollis 
of Milwaukee and Robert of Mellen; three daughters, Mrs. Luke Sovine of Branch, 
Mrs. Frank Polifka of Manitowoc and Mrs. David Rasmussen of Hartland, Wis., 28 
grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Friends 
may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 7, 1960 page T3


FLORENCE WARNER

Mrs. Ray O. Warner, 52, of 1609 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for nine days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at first Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. V. E. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Florence Springer was born July 1, 1911, at Jacksonport, Wis., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Springer. She was married to Ray O. 
Warner, July 26, 1947, at Duluth, Minn. Moving to Manitowoc, they had resided 
here since. She was a member of First Lutheran Church Women and the Eagles 
Auxiliary, Manitowoc.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Jack of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three brothers, 
Herman and Richard of Manitowoc and Harry of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. 
Norman Paulus and Mrs. Jack Markham of Two Rivers and Mrs. Clarence Kernetzky 
of Brillion, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call until 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after which the body will lie in state at the church until the service.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 25, 1963   P. T-5
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[d. 11-23-1963/age 52 yrs./wife of Ray O. Warner]


AUGUSTA WARNKE

Death Thursday last week, following an illness of several weeks, of 82-year 
old Mrs. Wilhelm Warnke. Mrs. Warnke came to Manitowoc in the 50’s and has 
lived here ever since. She is survived by her husband and 3 married daughters. 
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907
********
Mrs. Henry Warneke (sic), aged 82 years, died at her home on South 12th street 
last Thursday night after a few weeks' illness. She was a native of Germany and 
came to this country in 1859, settling at Milwaukee, where she was married to 
Henry Warneke shortly after her arrival. The family resided at Neshoto for many 
years. They removed to this city fourteen years ago. The deceased is survived by 
a husband and three daughters all of this city. The daughters are Mrs. Christ 
Nauman, Mr. Chas. Hacker and Mrs. C. Lippert. The funeral was held Sunday 
afternoon, Rev. Carl Machmiller officiating. Interment was at the Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 26, 1907
********
[cause: cancer of the liver]
********
[From cem. office: The marker has Augusta, but we had her listed as Christina 
in the burial register.]
(My note: There are other references to this family in the marriages and the census) 


CHARLES WARNKE

EXTRA!
TOWN RAPIDS MAN IS FOUND HANGING TODAY
Charles Warnke, aged 68, a farmer residing in the town of Rapids on 
the Calumet road, was found hanging in a wood shed at his home this 
afternoon. He resided with a sister, Mrs. Emma Busch. Ill health is 
believed to have been responsible as Mr. Warnke had been in ill 
health. Warnke is said to have told his sister yesterday noon, that 
he was going on a fishing trip and so when he did not return last 
night, little attention was paid to his disappearance. This noon, 
when he had not returned a search was instituted and the body was 
found hanging in the woodshed. Besides his sister Mrs. Busch, he is 
survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Charles Magee and Mrs. John Laven, 
both of Milwaukee and a brother Henry C. Warnke at St. Paul. It is not 
believed that an inquest will be held. Coroner W.C. Kemper was at the 
scene this afternoon investigating. District Atty. Edward Meyer was 
busy in circuit court and could not give attention on the matter.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 21, 1928 Page 1
*******
CORONER RULES NO INQUEST IS NECESSARY
That it was a plain case of suicide and that no inquest was necessary 
was the decision last evening of Coroner W.G. Kemper in the case of 
Charles Warnke, town of Rapids farmer whose body was found hanging in 
the woodshed at the home on the Calumet road Thursday afternoon. His 
sister, Mrs. Emma Busch, with whom Mr. Warnke made his home stated that 
her brother had been in poor health for some time and this prompted him 
to take his own life. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 
from the Pfeffer funeral chapel at 1:30 with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery. Rev. Menke will officiate. The remains may be viewed at the 
Pfeffer parlors from seven to nine this evening. The deceased who was 
68 years of age is survived by three sisters and a brother, Henry C. 
Warnke of St. Paul. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 22, 1928 Page 16
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[bur. 6-23-1928/died at Manitowoc Rapids, WI/cause: suicide by hanging/
bur. on Mrs. L. Warnke lot]


FANNIE WARNKE

BODY OF FORMER RESIDENT TO BE BURIED HERE
News has been received here of the death at St. Paul yesterday of 
Mrs. Henry C. Warnecke, a former resident of this city where she 
made her home for a number of years with her ? the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Meisner at ? Division street. Mrs. Warnecke was seventy years 
old and is survived by her husband. The remains will be brought to 
the city for interment and the burial will take place Sunday afternoon 
from the home at ? Division street and interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 13, 1919 Page 5
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[Fannie Warnke/bur. 03-16-1919/age 71 yrs/cause: chronic nephritis/
bur. on Peter Morrison lot]


HENRY WARNKE

PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES EARLY TODAY
Henry Warneke, 77, Victim of Short Illness
LIVED IN COUNTY FOR 60 YEARS
Henry Warnke, one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, 
having made his home here for upwards of sixty years, died at the 
Holy Family hospital as a result of an attack of appendicitis. The 
body has been taken to the home of Mr. Warnke’s son in law, Christ 
Nauman, near Rapids and funeral services will be held Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating. 
Mr. Warnke was 77 years of age and was well known in the city and 
county. He is survived by a widow and three children, Mrs. Charles 
Hacker, Mrs. C. Lippert, this city, and Mrs. C. Naumann, of Rapids. 
Owing to the advanced age of Mr. Warnke he was unable to withstand 
the shock of an operation.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 24, 1915, Page 8
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[cause: appendicial abscess/bur. on Christ Nauman lot]


LOUIS WARNKE

LEWIE WARNKE(sic), who has been a resident here for the last twenty years, an 
industrious and hard working ma, died last Friday, after a short but painful 
illness. He leaves a large family in rather destitute circumstances. His funeral 
was very numerously attended last Monday by members of the fire department and 
other societies.
Manitowoc Tribune, February 10, 1874  P. 4
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The Firemen and the Sons of Druid turned out en masse on Monday to attend the 
funeral of Louie Warnke, who died on Friday the 6th.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 12, 1874  P. 4

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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Louis Wernke (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Louisa Wernke, of Manitowoc county, representing among other things that Louis Wernke, late of Manitowoc county, on the 6th day of February, A.D. 1874, in Manitowoc county died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Henry Wernke granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 18th day of May, A.D. 1874, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deeeased (sic), and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, in said county.
T.G. Olmsted, Co. Judge.
Dated, Manitowoc, the 21st day of April, A.D. 1874.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 30, 1874 P. 1

LOUISA WARNKE

Death by suicide of Mrs. C. Warnke of Kaukauna, formerly a resident 
of Manitowoc. She jumped into the Fox River on Sun. and drowned. A 
short time ago she had gone to Milwaukee for an operation to remove 
a large tumor. Since then she had often mentioned the desire to end 
her life. Her body was brought here and buried yesterday in the city 
cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891 
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[cause: suicide - drowning]
(Note: 1880 Manitowoc ward 1 census: Louise Warneke age 40; son
William age 17; dau. Mathilda age 11; George(?) Ochs her father age 75/
Louise would have been 51 at the time of her death in 1891)
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(First publication Mar 19, 1891) No. 27
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Louisa Warnke, deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Louisa Warnke of Kaukauna, Wis. having been delivered into said 
court:
And Christ. Lippert, of Manitowoc in said county, having presented 
to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, 
among other things, that said Lousia Warnke died testate, at Kaukauna, 
Wis., on the 14th (sic) day of February 1891, that said instrument is 
the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named 
therein as Executor and praying that said instrument be proven and 
admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued 
to said petitioner.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, 
and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term 
of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said 
hearing be given by publication hereof for there (sic) weeks, once 
each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot 
a newspaper published in Manitowoc County.
Dated March 17, 1891.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 2, 1891 P. 4
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(First publication May 21, 1891.)
Executors Sale.
IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY-In probate.
In the matter of the estate of Louisa Warneke (sic), deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virture and in pursuance of the power vested in 
him by the last will and testament of said deceased, the undersigned executor of 
the last will and testament of said deceased, will, on Tuesday the 15th day of 
June, A.D. 1891, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the 
county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for sale, at public 
vendue the following described lands, to-wit:
South half of lot seven (7) and all of lot (8) in block two hundred and eighty 
nine (289) in the city of Manitowoc, Wis.
The terms of sale-Cash.
Christ. Lippert.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 15th day of May, A.D., 1891.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, June 4, 1891 P. 5


BEATRICE H. WARREN

Beatrice "Betty Warren, age 89, of 1655 Laurel St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday 
morning, Feb. 20, 2011, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on Feb. 27, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and 
Myrtle (Kugler) Jagemann. Beatrice was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School, class of 1940. On Nov. 17, 1945, she married Eugene Warren at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 19, 
2001. Betty enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards with her friends, going 
to the YMCA and spending time with her grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 
Manitowoc, from 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, until 12:45 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 22, 2011


ELIZABETH V. WARREN

Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth V.) Warren, 77, of 706 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, July 9, 1987 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 pm 
Monday, July 13, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Alfred Klumb 
will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Warren was born April 21, 1919 at Iola, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
John and Rosa Weinmann McKay. She grew up and was educated at Iola, Wisconsin, 
graduating in 1927 from Iola High School, living there until 1933 when she moved 
to Manitowoc with her husband. She married Frank E. Warren on March 27, 1933 at 
Amherst, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death October 4, 1981. Mrs. Warren was a 
member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia Kornish of Milwaukee 
and Sandra and Captain David Markowski U.S.N. of Great Lakes, Illinois; six 
grandchildren, Jodi Businelle, Petrea Czekala, Sandra Williams, Vicki Chamlee, 
Scott Kornish and Eric Markowski; eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and 
other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, 
Harold and Lloyd McKay.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei, State Street Chapel, from 
6 pm to 8 pm Sunday and Monday t the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. 
Memorials would be appreciated to First Presbyterian Church or North End Hospice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., July 11, 1987 page 11
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[widow of Frank Warren]


EUGENE E. WARREN

Eugene E. Warren, age 82, of 1655 Laurel Street, 
Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, July 19, 2001, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be held at 
10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.  
He was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Manitowoc, sone of the late Lewis E. and 
Rose Pilger Warren.  Gene was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
Class of 1938.  He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps 
from 1938 to 1945 serving in the South Pacific Theatre with the 5th Air 
Force.  On November 17, 1945, he marred the former Betty Jagemann.  The 
couple just celebrated their 55th Wedding anniversary.  Gene was 
employed with Dayco Company, formerly Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc for 
over 25 years, retiring in 1984.  he was a 45 year member of B.P.O.E. 
Elks Lodge #687.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Eugene E. Warren, age 82, of 1655 Laurel Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, 
July 19, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
William Plank with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Lewis E. and Rose Pilger 
Warren. Gene was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. He 
was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps from 1938 to 1945 serving in the 
South Pacific Theatre with the 5th Air Force. On Nov. 17, 1945, he married the 
former Betty Jagemann. The couple just celebrated their 55th Wedding anniversary. 
Gene was employed with Dayco Company, formerly Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc for 
over 25 years, retiring in 1984. He was a 45 year member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 
#687.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Warren, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, 
Daniel and Nola Warren, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Gary and Kathy Warren, Stillwater, Minn., 
Robert and Karen Warren, Germantown, Wisconsin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary 
and Dave Miller, Issaquah, Washington, Debbie and Scott Hansen, Cato; nine grandchildren, 
Max, Crosby, Logan, Nate, Ashley, Katelyn, Danielle, Erin and Trevor; two sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Donna and Jerry Steinbrecher, Walnut Creek, California, Eleanor 
Trolinger, Calif. and a sister-in-law, Kay Anhalt, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mickey 
Warren.
The family will greet relatives and friends at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 2001 P. A6


FRANK E. (BUD) WARREN

Frank E. (Bud) Warren, 83, of 834A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
October 4, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel in First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Warren was born Oct. 28, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lewis and Louisa 
Keune Warren. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a lifelong resident of 
the city. He married Elizabeth V. McKay March 27, 1933, at Iola, Wis. Mr. Warren 
was a partner with Stephani-Strupp Oil Company many years, retiring in 1962. He 
was a former member of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth and a grandson, Scott Kornish, who resided 
with them; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ms. Patricia Kornish and a friend, 
Robert Butler of Milwaukee and Sandra and Captain David L. Markowski, U.S.N., of 
Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Malcolm and Lorriane Warren of 
Green Bay and a brother-in-law, Knight Hallock of Manitowoc; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Mrs. Arlene Mendlik and Inez and Joseph Marshek of Manitowoc and 
a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Warren of California. Five other grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren also survive. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and at Phipps Memorial Chapel from noon Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 6, 1981 P. 3


HENRY LUTHER WARREN

Henry Luther Warren died, grandson of Richard and Susan M. Steele
Manitowoc Herald, 28 Mar. 1861
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(Henry Luther Warren/bur. 22 Mar. 1861/age 2 yr. 1 mo./grandson of
 R. Steele/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 


JOSEPH E. WARREN

Joseph E. Warren, 81 (photo), died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Knight Hallock, 425 North Eighth street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Warren was born in 1866 in Norwich, Conn., and moved with the family to 
Sturgeon Bay when he was 12 years old. He was a light house keeper in Sturgeon 
Bay until 21 years ago when he moved to Manitowoc to work for the Goodrich 
company. He retired 15 years ago. 
In 1890, he married Louise Keune in Sturgeon Bay. She survives with four 
daughters, Mrs. Joseph Marshek and Mrs. Hallock of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester 
Anderson and Mrs. Harry Mendlick of Milwaukee; three sons, L. Edward and Frank 
of Manitowoc and Malcolm of Green Bay; 13 grandchildren and seven great grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 05-02-1948/age 81 yrs.]


LEWIS E. WARREN    (d. 1972)

Lewis E. Warren Jr., 50 of Saginaw, Mich., died Friday at New York City.
Funeral services and visitation will be announced Wednesday by Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Mr. Warren was born June 12, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of Lewis and Rose 
Pilger Warren Sr. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class 
of 1940 and attended the University of Wisconsin Extension for two years. 
He married the former Thelma Dauvin in 1946. He was a veteran of World 
War II, serving in the air force in the European Theater. Mr. Warren was 
executive vice president of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his wife, his parents of Manitowoc; two sons and two 
daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Eugene, of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Embring, of La Mesa, Calif., and Mrs. Donna 
Steinbrecker, of Walnut Creek, Calif., and a grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1972
********
Lewis E. (Mickey) Warren Jr., 50, of Saginaw, Mich., died Friday at New 
York City.
Friends and relatives will gather at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, at 1:15 p.m. Thursday with graveside servies at 1:30 p.m. at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thedore Vinger will officiate.
Amond survivors are his parents of Los Angeles, Calif., and a son (Survivor 
omitted for privacy.) of Ithaca, N.Y.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1972
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[Louis E. Warren Jr./d. 12-22-1972 at New York NY/age 50 yrs./bur. on Kenneth J.
and Loretta J. Berkedal lot]


LEWIS EDWARD WARREN SR.    (d. 1976)

Lewis (Ed) Warren, 83, of El Cajon, Calif., died Sunday in California.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Warren was born June 13, 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph E. and 
Louise Kuehne Warren. He married Rose E. Pilger July 3, 1915 and had been 
employed at Wisconsin Public Service Corp for 27 years and was also in the 
retail tire business for 10 years before moving to California.
Survivors include his wife, a son Eugene, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. 
Dean (Eleanor) Trolinger and Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Steinbrecher, of California; 
two brothers, Malcolm, of Green Bay and Frank, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph (Inez) Marshek and Mrs. Harry (Arlene) Mendlick, of Manitowoc; 16 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, Lewis E. (Mickey), and two 
sisters, Mrs. Leona Hallock and Mrs. Cele Mendlick, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Friday until the time of 
service. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, October 6, 1976  P. 3
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[d. at San Diego CA/bur. on Eugene E. and Beatrice H. Warren lot]


LOUISE S. WARREN

Mrs. J. E. Warren, 83, lifelong resident of the city and county, died Saturday 
at the home of her son, Ed Warren of 1135 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, following a 
lingeriing illness. She had resided with her son the past seven months. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Louise Kuene in Mishicot, Feb. 28, 1871 and in 1885 was married to 
J. E. Warren. They took up their home in Manitowoc. She was a member of the 
Westminster Circle of the Presbyterian Church and the Women's Relief Corps in 
Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1848.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Marshek and Mrs. Knight Hallock of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Harry Mendlik of Milwaukee; three sons, Ed and Frank of 
Manitowoc and Malcom of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. A.A. Cozey and Mrs. Henry 
Erfurth of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Women's Relief Corps will hold a 
memorial service at 7 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 14, 1955 page M13
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[d. 02-12-1955/age 84 yrs./bur. on Joseph Warren lot]


ROSE E. (PILGER) WARREN

Rose E. Warren, 96, formerly of Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 11 in California, 
following a long illness. The former Rose E. Pilger was born November 26, 1892 
in Cooperstown to the late Anton and Eleanore Husa Pilger. She married Louis E. 
Warren July 3, 1915 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1976. 
Mrs. Warren has lived in Ridge Crest, California since 1956.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Patty Warren, Manitowoc; 
two daughters and a son-in-law, Eleanor Trolinger, Ridge Crest, Calif., and 
Donna and Jerry Steinbrecher, Walnut Creek, Calif.; three sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Eleanor and Ralph Paulson, Cecil; Margaret Kowalski, Green Bay; 
and Mae Mueller, Granbury, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 
six great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Louis (Mickey), six sisters and three 
brothers. Services were held at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Friday with 
President Roland Baldwin of the Church of Later Day Saints officiating. Burial 
was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Denmark Press - Thursday, June 22, 1989
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[d. at Ridgecrest CA/widow of Louis E. Warren/bur. on Eugene Warren lot]


GEORGE WARWICK

George Warik(sic) died on Sat. in the Polish Hospital. As a veteran of the war, his
burial yesterday was conducted by the G.A.R.
Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1889
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There are few people who did not know George Warwick of Two Creeks, 
an old soldier who always wore the uniform of a private since he was 
mustered out. George was mustered out of this life at the asylum in 
this city on Monday last. Ever since he quit the army he was partially 
blind and his mind was clouded. But he stuck to the army blue and 
never failed to march when there was a procession. He was in constant 
vibration between Two Rivers and the Soldiers Home and was at all 
times a picturesque figure. The G.A.R. took charge of his remains 
and he was interred yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 13, 1889 P. 3
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[cause: fits]


WIEDEMAN WASTEN

COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
REPORT OF VISITING PHYSICIAN
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MANITOWOC COUNTY ASYLUM FOR INSANE;
In conformity to law, I hereby submit my eighth annual report for the year 
ending July 1, 1917.
During the past ????e months there have occurred ten deaths among our two 
hundred odd inmates as follows:
July 5, 1916-Thomas Nash of cancer of rectum, aged 65 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Aug. 14, 1916-Mary Heindl of valvular heart disease, 88 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Sept. 7, 1916-William Welsh of aortic insufficiency, 55 years. [Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Oct. 8, 1916-George Hartel, of pleurisy, 60 years. [Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Dec. 12, 1916-Adam Guenther, of cerebral hemorrhage, 74 years. [Can't find burial]
Feb. 25, 1917-Frank Nooker, of arteric sclerosis, 72 years. [St. Mary, Mishicot twp]
March 22, 1917-John Brost of pneumonia, 46 years. [Holy Trinity, School Hill]
                   [John Braest on 1910 Manitowoc census-asylum list]
May 5, 1917-Wilhelmina Pfeiffer of pneumonia, 75 years. [Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers]
May 6, 1917-WIEDMAUS WASTON (sic) of cerebral hemorrhage, 70 years.
               [Wiedeman Wasten-Evergreen, Manitowoc]
June 27, 1917-Catherine Johns, of arteric sclerosis, 76 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Since the last report a portion of the Klingholz farm, lately purchased by the 
asylum has been set aside for a cemetery for the interment of those inmates 
dying, and unclaimed by relatives or friends.
Under the humane management of Supt. Drews the patients are made as comfortable 
as possible under the circumstances. The systematic running of the farm 
furnishes an abundance of meat and vegetables, enough and to spare.
To Mrs. Drews, the matron, praise is due for the efficient care of the kitchen 
and the preparation of plenty of plain but nourishing food.
The many years of service the attendants have been employed testifies to their 
efficiency and trustworthiness in the care of the unfortunates.
And lastly too much praise can not be bestowed to the trustees for the 
painstaking manner of the performance devolving upon them.
For these various reasons our county asylum is ever acknowledged as one of the 
best in the state.
Respectfully submitted. Louis Falge, M.D.
Upon motion of Mr. Gennrich, the report was adopted unanimously upon roll call.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 4, 1918 P. 6
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[cause: apoplexy]
(Note: This report has been put with the inmates we could find.)


DOLORES M. (STAUDINGER) WASKOW

Dolores M. Waskow, age 88, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, March 12, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center. 
Dolores was born Nov. 17, 1916, in Whitelaw, the daughter of the late John and 
Mary Grall Staudinger. On June 8, 1944, she married the late Lawrence Waskow, 
who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1972. 
Dolores is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Larry and Karen Waskow, 
Neenah; and Tim Waskow, Milwaukee; two grandchildren: Cory Jones, Green Bay; 
and Melanie (Tony) Felthiem, Green Bay; two great-grandchildren: Mariah and 
Madeline; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mabel Slogett, Manitowoc; Joseph 
and Carol Waskow, Two Rivers; and Carol Waskow, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by an 
infant sister, Helen; five sisters, Mamie Rodney, Carrie Kummer, Elsie Fricke, 
Viola Pietras and Dorothy Mandel; two brothers, John and Reinhart Staudinger; 
sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Harry Belonger, Ken and Nancy 
Waskow, and Paul Waskow. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Daniel Felton. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2005


ERWIN E. WASKOW

Erwin "Erv" Waskow, age 88 formerly of 2001 33rd St., Two Rivers, currently 
residing at the Hamilton Memorial Home, died Saturday evening, October 9, 1999, 
at the Hamilton Home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 1999, at Calvary 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Staude will officiate at the service, 
with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born December 15, 1910, in Two Rivers, son of the late William and Elizabeth 
Ahrndt Waskow. He attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High 
School in 1928. On May 4, 1935, he was married to Ruth Hanson at Waukegan, Ill. She 
preceded him in death September 8, 1998. Erv was employed at Schwartz Manufacturing 
Co., Two Rivers for 35 years retiring in 1975. He was formerly active in the Boy 
Scouts, the Two Rivers Senior Citizens, Silver "K" Club and Calvary Lutheran Church. 
For many years, Erv drove for the "Meals on Wheels" program and the Red Cross. 
Survivors include one son, John (Beth) Waskow, Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Mary Ann (Rusty) and Gary Gesell, Hales Corners, Wis.; three grandsons, 
Donald (Christy) Waskow, Albuquerque, N.M., William (Julie) Waskow, Phoenix, Ariz., 
Paul (Annie) Gesell, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; three great-grandchildren, Jade and 
Meridith Waskow, Albuquerque, N.M. and Margaret (Ally) Phoenix, Ariz. He is further 
survived by two sisters, Hazel Lahey, Two Rivers, and Ruth (Neil) Jindra, Laramie, 
Wyo. Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur 
and a daughter-in-law, Alice Waskow and a brother-in-law, Roy Lahey.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 6:30 p.m. until the time of service 
at 7 p.m. Monday evening, October 25, 1999, at Calvary Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or the Americal (sic) Cancer Society.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Waskow family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1999 P. A2
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[cremation]


LAWRENCE S. WASKOW

Lawrence S. Waskow, 53, of 3111 Mero St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waskow was born Dec. 31, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank 
and Jennie Ebel Waskow. He married Dolores Staudinger June 8, 1944, in 
Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States 
Air Force. He was employed as a lieutenant for the Manitowoc Fire 
Department from Jan. 1, 1950.
Survivors include his wife and two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, Joseph and Paul, of Manitowoc and Kenneth, of Newton; two 
sisters, Mrs. Harry Belonger, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Milton Sloggett, of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1972
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[d. 08-11-1972/age 53 yrs.]
(31 Dec 1918/Aug 1972/SSDI)


RUTH M. WASKOW

Ruth M. Waskow, age 86, of 2001 33rd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, 
September 8, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 1998, at Calvary 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate at the service, 
with burial of the cremains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 17, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl A. and Mabel 
Pilger Hanson. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, and also 
attended the County Normal School. On May 4, 1935, she married Erwin E. Waskow, 
in Waukegan, Ill. She was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church, and a member 
of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. She was employed for a number of years with the Two 
Rivers Water & Light Department, retiring in 1977.
She is survived by her husband, Erwin, one son, John E. Waskow, Albuquerque, N.M.; 
one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann (Rusty) and Gary Gesell, Hales Corners, Wis.; 
three grandchildren, Paul Gesell, Milwaukee, Donald Waskow, Albuquerque, N.M., 
William Waskow, Phoenix, Ariz.; and one great-granddaughter, Jade Alice Waskow. She 
is further survived by two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Roy Lahey, 
Two Rivers, Ruth and Neil Jindra, Laramie, Wy. Besides her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a daughter-in-law, Alice Waskow; and one brother, Erle Hanson.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 6:30 p.m. until the time of service 
at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Calvary Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 10, 1998 P. A2
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[cremation]


JUANITA M. WASMER

Juanita M. Wasmer, age 53, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at her home after 
a courageous battle with cancer.
Juanita was born on Sept. 16, 1948 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Robert 
and Elsie (Wetenkamp) Herman. She was a member of the Eagles Club in Manitowoc. 
Juanita enjoyed many kinds of art, crafts and especially loved gardening as well 
as planting flowers.
Juanita is survived by one daughter: Vicki Lefebvre; two sons: Michael and Paul 
Wasmer, all of Green Bay; four grandchildren: Jordan and Josie Lefebvre; Cody and 
Kevin Wasmer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Jade Lefebvre; and one brother: 
Wayne Wetenkamp.
Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002 at Beautiful Savior 
Lutheran Church, 2160 Packerland Drive, Green Bay.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Steve Witte 
officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, (920-432-4841), is assisting the family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Unity Hospice 
for all of their care and compassion and to her good friend Colleen Meyers for 
all of her support.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 2002 P. A3


ROBERT WASURICK

Robert James Wasurick, 61, of 1330 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
November 20, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski OFM will preside at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born December 30, 1928 in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son 
of Lillian Hagenow Wasurick and the late James Wasurick. He married Elizabth 
Kates, September 15, 1949 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death August 2, 
1954. He then married the former Shirley Lavash June 23, 1962 in Manitowoc. 
He was employed at Mirro Foley Company at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; his mother, Lillian Wasurick of Manitowoc; 
three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Mary Wasurick of Manitowoc, 
Jeffrey and Phyllis Wasurick of Whitelaw, Michael Wasurick and his fiancee, 
Lynn Ducat of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Christine Gorychka 
of Manitowoc, Debbie and Keith Rosin of Green Bay and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pferffer Funeal Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday where 
a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm by Deacon Bill Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 21, 1990  page B8


ANNA WATRUBA

Mrs. Anna M. Watruba, 89, formerly of 1121 Grand Avenue, died early Saturday 
morning, December 15, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Watruba, nee Anna Marie Jerabek, was born June 29, 1895, at Grimms, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Saur Jerabek. She was a lifelong Manitowoc 
County resident. She married Frank D. Watruba on May 29, 1919, at Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death on January 28, 1954. Mrs. Watruba was a member of St. Theresa 
Society of St. Andrew Parish, a member of the Germania Society and also a member 
of V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 659.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Mildred Watruba; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Virginette and Ted Bonde; a brother, Frank Jerabek; a sister, Mrs. 
Marie Massman, and a granddaughter, Theresa Watruba, all of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Sunday where a prayer service will be at 8:30 o'clock by Father Stamborski, members 
of the parish, relatives, friends, and the Daughters of Isabella.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1984 P. 3
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[widow of Frank Watruba]


FRANK WATRUBA

Coastguardsmen Recover Body of Frank Watruba
Coast Guard dragging operations Thursday afternoon recovered the body of a city 
truck driver who drowned when his vehicle rolled into freezing water at the foot 
of Quay Street.
Frank Watruba, 58, of 1216 Arlington Ave., died almost instantly when the truck 
skidded over a snow covered barrier next to the car ferry slip.
Witnesses said Watruba apparently froze at the wheel as the ton and a half truck, 
loaded with snow, spun its tires up over the guardrail as it backed toward the 
edge. 
The truck teetered on the barrier for a sickening moment, then plunged backwards 
into about 30 feet of freezing water.
(paragraphs describing bringing the truck out of the water not transcribed)
Body is Recovered
On the third pass, the Coastguardsmen hooked a sleeve of Watrub's clothing, and his 
body was recovered. It had been in the water about two and a half hours.
Crowds gathered at the scene almost as soon as the accident happened. A carferry, 
the 410-foot SS Badger, just about to leave its slip a few feet away, was asked to 
delay departure for fear its churning wake might toss the wrecked truck further into 
the basin.
Funeral Saturday
The wheels slid up and over the barrier, caught for a moment, and then carried the 
truck backwards into the water.
Klusmeyer said Watruba had the driver's door open, but didn't jump.
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc county coroner, said Watruba's death was caused by 
drowning.
Funeral services for Watruba will be held at 8:30  a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born in Maribel in 1895 and in 1918 married Miss Anna Jerabek. He operated a 
farm near Maribel for several years and moved to Manitowoc in 1930. He was employed 
as a truck driver by the Manitowoc Street department since 1939. He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife, a daguther, Virginette, at home; son, Victor, of Manitowoc; 
brother, Joseph, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 29, 1954 P.15
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[d. 01-28-1954/age 58 yrs.]


VICTOR V. WATRUBA

Victor V. Watruba, age 76, of Manitowoc, was called to his eternal rest by his 
Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Celebration of eternal life will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. 
at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert 
Kujawski and the Rev. Stephen Melso. Military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto 
Oas Post #659. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Victor was born April 12, 1926, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank 
and Anna Jerabek Watruba. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army 
in Germany. He was employed as a truck driver all of his life. Vic started by 
driving truck for George Clark Transport, then Kingsbury, and then finally retired 
from Wisconsin Distributing in Appleton. Vic also worked as custodian at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran School. He was very active in church activities and also 
served as a delegate to Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
On Sept. 2, 1950, Victor married Mildred Dallmann. She preceded him in death in 
March 2001. They enjoyed 50 years of married life together. During his retirement, 
Vic enjoyed driving bus for Holiday House and Rainbow House. You could always find 
him every morning having coffee with his retired pals and his special friend, Art 
Fishbeck, at their special restaurant. He also loved to spend time with his two 
previous granddaughters, Sydney and Taylor. They were his pride and joy.
Survivors include his daughter: Theresa Jacobs; two beloved grandchildren: Sydney 
Elizabeth and Taylor Elizabeth Jacobs; his sister and brother-in-law: Virginette 
and Ted Bonde. He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Mildred: his parents: 
Frank and Anna Watruba; an infant brother and his father-in-law and mother-in-law; 
Henry and Emma (Last) Dallmann.
Victor was a loving husband, caring father and kind-hearted grandpa. He will be 
missed very much by all that knew him.
Relatives and friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, 
from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests that donations be made to St. John’s Evangelical Church and School or 
Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family.
Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for 
their loving tender care of Victor during his short illness.
And He will lift you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn.
Make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Asleep in Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 2002  P. A3


AGNES M. WATSON

Mrs. Agnes Watson, 84, of 802 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
April 13, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Hanstedt and Rev. 
Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Watson was born June 12, 1904 at Waukesha, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Steven and Anna Marie Halverson Gunderson. She was educated in the Manitowoc 
School System and was employed many years with Rummele's Jewelry Store. She 
married John B. Watson, January 27, 1945 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
in 1971. Mrs. Watson was a member of First Lutheran Church, Church women and 
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include and sister-in-law, C.L. and Felicia Gunderson of Chicago, 
Illinois; a sister, Ms. Edith Higgins of Manitowoc; other nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm Friday and at 
the church on Saturday from noon until the time of services. Memorials may be 
made to First Lutheran Church, Memorial Hospital or the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 13, 1989 page B10
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[widow of John B. Watson]


JAMES E. WATSON

James E. Watson, 74, who had resided at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw. 
Private funeral services will be at 1 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Drews-
Bleser American Legion Post No. 88.
Mr. Watson was born Dec. 21, 1891, in Kansas, and came to Manitowoc in 
early manhood. He had been a careerman in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. George Young, of Stockton, Calif., and nieces 
and nephews. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 o’clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1966  P. 9 


JOHN B. WATSON

John B. Watson, 79, of 718 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted 
by the Vetrans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659.
Mr. Watson was born Sept. 21, 1891, at Bishopbriggs Govan Parish, Glasgow, 
Scotland. He received his education in Scotland and served his apprenticeship 
as a pattern maker at Fairfield Shipyards, Glosgow. He came to the United 
States in 1912, locating in Schenectady, N.Y., where he worked as a pattern 
maker in various shops. He served in World War I entering the service Aug. 26, 
1918. He served in France and was discharged in February of 1919. He received 
his American citizenship at Atlanta, Ga., in 1918. After World War I he had 
been employed in Detroit and Pontiac, Mich., as a pattern department 
superintendent and foundry superintendent until coming to Manitowoc in 1941.
During World War II he taught pattern making, blueprint reading and shop 
fitting at Manitowoc Vocational School until 1943. In 1944 he went to Waukesha 
where he was production engineer at the General Malleable Corp. until 1945. He 
then returned to Manitowoc where he married Agnes Gunderson Jan. 27, 1945. He 
operated the A and J Pattern Shop until 1947. Prior to his retirement in 1956 
he worked at model making in various shops at Fond du Lac, Waukesha and 
Milwaukee.
Mr. Watson was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Men's 
Brotherhood of the church, the Veterans of World War I Barracks No. 2565, the 
Masonic Lodge of Painted Post No. 168 of New York, and the Madison Scottish 
Rite Consistory.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, David, of Pinellas Park, Fla., a sister, 
Mrs. Walter (Jean) Scott, of Scotland, a niece and a grand niece.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Men's Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church, will meet in a body at 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, or the Wisconsin TB 
and Respiratory Disease Assn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1971
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[d. 05-03-1971/age 79 yrs.](21 Sep 1891/May 1971/SSDI)


JOHN FREDERICK WATSON

Father Overseas; Babe Dies
John Watson, electrician, who is overseas with the American forces, 
will never see his son. The babe, born three months ago after Mr. 
Watson’s departure to enter the service, passed away this morning, 
at the home, 1017 South Sixteenth street. Mr. Watson left here in May.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 1
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Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Watson and Mrs. F.C. Mason have returned to Appleton 
after attending the funeral here of their grandson. Mr. Watson, the 
father of the child, is overseas.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 17, 1918, Page 3
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[bur. 10-16-1918/age 3 mo/cause: entero coletis/bur. on Fred Karnopp lot]


DOLORES M. WATT

Miss Dolores M. Watt, 60, of Maple Grove, Route 1, Reedsville, died unexpectedly 
Saturday morning, December 1, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple 
Grove, preceded by brief family rites at 10:30 at Reedsville Funeral Home. The 
Rev. John J. Becker will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Watt was born April 21, 1924, at Maple Grove, daughter of the late Dr. John 
Watt and Grace Mullins Watt. Miss Watt was presently employed by Homecare and 
formerly owned and operated the Watt Funeral Home in Maple Grove. Miss Watt was 
a licensed funeral director in the State of Wisconsin.
Survivors include her mother, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. She 
was preceded in death by her father, October of 1969.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon and prior to the service on Tuesday. A parish vigil service will 
be held at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1984 P. 3
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[Dolores M. Watt/d. 1 Dec 1984/age 60 yrs/bur. on Ellsworth E. Behling lot]
(Her relationship with Ellsworth hasn't been determined. She isn't mentioned
in his obituary)


GRACE (MULLINS) WATT

Mrs. John A. (Grace) Watt, 85 of Route 1, Reedsville, Maple Grove, died Monday 
afternoon, March 11, at Americana Nursing Home, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple 
Grove, preceded by brief family rites at 10:30 a.m. from the Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. John J. Becker will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Watt was born June 8, 1899, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late 
William and Margaret Sullivan Mullins. Mrs. Watt and her husband, along with their 
daughter, formerly operated the Watt Funeral Home in Maple Grove. She married Dr. 
John A. Watt on June 20, 1922, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He 
preceded her in death in October of 1969.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Doolan of Reedsville and Mrs. Ruth 
Welch of Route 1, Reedsville, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survived. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Delores on December 1, 1964.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
afternoon and until the time of service on Thursday. A parish vigil service will 
be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday followed at 7:30 p.m. by St. Patricks Altar Society 
Rosary.
Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1985 P. 3
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[d. at Green Bay, WI/widow of Dr. John A. Watt]
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(The following sent in by another researcher-Mullins/see contributors page) 
Grace is Grace Mullins/b. Maple Grove.   
Though the 1860 Census shows the Thomas Watt III family (John's father) 
as Watts, the 1850 and earlier records show the family surname as Watt 
with roots in Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. John and Grace in addition to 
being spouses were also 2nd cousins - their paternal grandmothers were 
sisters (O'Connell). Grace's grandfather, John T. Mullins, was my great-
grandfather/mar/Anna Nancy O'Connell.


DR. JOHN A. WATT

Dr. John A. Watt, 73, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, a Manitowoc County veterinarian 
for more than 49 years and a licensed funeral director of Wisconsin for 40 
years, died Thursday at home of an apparent heart attack. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Watt Funeral Home and at 10 
a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Dr. Watt was born Aug. 12, 1896, at Maple Grove, son of the late Thomas A. 
and Mary Fenlon Watt. He married Grace Mullins June 20, 1922.
He attended St. Norbert College, De Pere, the Grand Rapids, Mich., veterinary 
college and was graduated from the Chicago Veterinary College May 20, 1920. 
He had been in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War I, and was a member 
of the Manitowoc County Veterinary Assn. 
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Miss Dolores; a sister, Mrs. James 
Rolland, of Reedsville, and a brother, William E., of Maple Grove. A brother, 
Thomas, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1969 P. 3
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[cause: coronary occlusion]


ANNA WATTAWA

MRS. WATTAWA PASSES AWAY TODAY 
Mrs. Anna Wattawa, 68, wife of Matt Wattawa, died early this morning at her 
home at 436 North 10th street following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 10 o’clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial 
will be made at the Evergreen Cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home 
this evening and up to the time of the services Saturday. 
The deceased, nee Anna Nemitz, was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
county, on May 1, 1867. She was married in 1888 to Matt Wattawa. Shortly after 
their marriage the couple moved to a farm in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc 
county. Ten years ago, Mr. Wattawa retired and they have made their home in 
Manitowoc ever since.
Survivors besides the husband include three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Wanish of 
Maribel, Mrs. Frank Swetlik of Kellnersville and Mrs. Leo Ziarnik of Manitowoc; 
two sons, John J. Wattawa of this city and Frank of Milwaukee; and ten grand-
children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1935  P. 2
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[bur. 10-05-1935/age 68 yrs,/cause: diabetes mellitus/wife of Matt Wattawa]


EMMA WATTAWA

Mrs. Joseph Emma Wattawa, 86, of 932 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by the Schneider-
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wattawa, nee Emma Bremer, was born April 28, 1884, in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bremer. She was married to Joseph L. 
Wattawa Jan. 25, 1912, at Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated the 
original Wattawa funeral Home and furniture store, later to become Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. They retired in 1945. Her husband preceded 
her in death Feb. 3, 1953.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1971
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KEEP WEDDING EVENT SECRET
Keeping the event a secret, even to his closest friends, Joseph Wattawa of this city, 
one of Manitowoc's prosperous men, was united in marriage at 8:30 Thursday morning 
at his home on South Fourteenth St., to Miss Emma Bremer of Two Rivers. Only the 
parents of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony.
The ceremony was performed by County Judge Chloupek, and following a wedding 
breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Wattawa departed on the south bound Northwestern train 
on a wedding trip to Chicago.
The bride is a daughter of Fred Bremer of Two Rivers and was as well known in this 
city as in Two rivers. The groom is a son of Thomas Wattawa of this city. He is associated 
with Wencel Urbanek in the furniture and undertaking business on North Eight Street. 
He is also treasurer of the Young People's Dancing Club.
After their return from a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Wattawa will take up their residence 
at 1024 South Fourteenth Street where Mr. Wattawa has fixed up a house. - Daily News.
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, January 30, 1912 pg. 5
*****
Miss Emma Bremer was married to Joseph Wattawa of Manitowoc last week 
Thursday. The wedding was quiet one.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 3, 1912
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[d. 01-10-1971/age 86 yrs./widow of Joseph L. Wattawa]
(28 Apr 1884/Jan 1971/SSDI) 


FRANCES WATTAWA

(The first part of the obituary, at the bottom of col. 2, is not readable)…
Rockland, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wattawa. She made her home 
in Manitowoc the past 40 years.
Surviving are two brothers, Charles and Joseph of Reedsville; four sisters, 
Miss Mary Wattawa and Mrs. Anton Novak of Ewen, Mich., Miss Carrie Wattawa 
of Reedsville and Mr. Harry Anshutz of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 29, 1955 P. 13
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[cause: cancer of breast/bur. on Joseph V. Wattawa lot]


JOHN J. WATTAWA    (d. 1970)

John Wattawa, 80, of Suring, Wis., died Saturday afternoon at Pine Manor Nursing 
Home, Clintonville. Funeral services will be at 9 am Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
James Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wattawa was born Aug. 9, 1890 in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Mathew and Anne Nemetz Wattawa. He was a carpenter by trade.
Survivors include a brother, Frank and two sisters, Mrs. Ann Wanish of Maribel 
and Mrs. Leo Christen Ziarnik of Manitowoc. A brother and two sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 
the hour of service Tuesday morning. A Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 6, 1970 page T6
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[d. at Waupaca Co. Embaris WI]


JOHN MATHIAS WATTAWA    (d. 1945)

John M. Wattawa, 64, of 315 Park street, former hardware merchant and 
salesman, died early today at his home. He had been in failing health 
the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wattawa was born in Franklin in 1880 and when a young man moved to 
this city. He was employed at the boiler works and for three years was 
located with a hardware store in Antigo. He then became a salesman in 
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for Milwaukee and Chicago wholesale hardware 
firms from 1910 through 1927 after which he operated a hardward store in 
this city for three years.
Later Mr. Wattawa became an automobile salesman for the Hamachek company. 
He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers.
He married Mrs. Marie Prince of Powers, Mich., in 1917. She survives with 
a daughter, Lorraine, of this city; three brothers, Joseph and Thomas of 
this city, Frank of Milwaukee; six sisters, Mrs. Anton Goetz, Mrs. Edward 
Adams, Mrs. Karl M. Schmitz and Katherine of this city, Mrs. Arthur Haworth 
of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Walter Kiel of Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 7, 1945 P.2
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[d. 03-07-1945/age 64 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mary B. Wattawa lot-his wife]


JOSEPH L. WATTAWA    (d. 1953)

Illness Is Fatal to J.L. Wattawa
Joseph L. Wattawa, 75, retired businessman, died Tuesday evening at his home, 
932 N. 11th St. He had been in ill health for two years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home here 
and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wattawa was a veteran in the undertaking and furniture business and continued 
active until his retirement late in 1945. At the age of 14, he was employed by 
C. and W. _____ undertakers and furniture dealers, where he remained 13 years. In 
1905 he formed a partnership with Wenzel Urbanek and they operated a funeral home 
and furniture store until 1927. The company, which was located on North Eighth 
Street, was dissolved, Mr. Wattawa assuming the control of the funeral home and 
Mr. Urbanek operated the furniture store.
Three years later Mr. Wattawa became associated with Charles Urbanek as a partner. 
Shortly after Arnold Schlei joined them and the firm was known as Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei.
In 1919 Mr. Wattawa served as president of the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and 
Embalmers Association. His other affiliations included membership in the United 
Commercial Travelers, the Royal League, the Maccabees and the ZCBJ lodge. For 
many years he was active in bowling circles in the city.
Born Aug. 3, 1877, at Kellnersville, he attended schools in the village prior to 
accepting his first job at the age of 14. He married the former Emma Bremer of Two 
Rivers in 1912.
She survives with two brothers, Frank of Milwaukee and Thomas of this city; six 
sisters, Mrs. Anton Goetz, Miss Catherine Wattawa, Mrs. Ed Adams and Mrs. Karl 
Schmitz of this city, Mrs. Arthur Haworth of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Walter Kiel of 
Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after non Thursday until the hour of services. 
The rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1953  P. 2
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KEEP WEDDING EVENT SECRET
Keeping the event a secret, even to his closest friends, Joseph Wattawa of this city, 
one of Manitowoc's prosperous men, was united in marriage at 8:30 Thursday morning 
at his home on South Fourteenth St., to Miss Emma Bremer of Two Rivers. Only the 
parents of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony.
The ceremony was performed by County Judge Chloupek, and following a wedding 
breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Wattawa departed on the south bound Northwestern train 
on a wedding trip to Chicago.
The bride is a daughter of Fred Bremer of Two Rivers and was as well known in this 
city as in Two rivers. The groom is a son of Thomas Wattawa of this city. He is associated 
with Wencel Urbanek in the furniture and undertaking business on North Eight Street. 
He is also treasurer of the Young People's Dancing Club.
After their return from a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Wattawa will take up their residence 
at 1024 South Fourteenth Street where Mr. Wattawa has fixed up a house. - Daily News.
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, January 30, 1912 pg. 5
*******
Miss Emma Bremer was married to Joseph Wattawa of Manitowoc last week 
Thursday. The wedding was quiet one.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 3, 1912
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[d. 02-03-1953/age 75 yrs.]


JOSEPH V. WATTAWA    (d. 1969)

Joseph V. Wattawa, 72, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Thursday at a Veterans 
Administration hospital in Miami, Fla.  Wattawa, a retired Town of Rockland 
farmer, spent the winter months in Florida.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Adolph Dolezel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wattawa was born July 28, 1896, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Jacob and Mary Budilovsky Wattawa. He was a veteran of World War I. 
Survivors include a brother, Charles, of Reedsville, two sisters, Miss Caroline 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Christina Anschultz of Milwaukee, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 15, 1969  P. 5
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[d. at Miami FL]


KATHRYN WATTAWA

Miss Kathryn Wattawa of 516 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Wattawa was born in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the 
late Thomas and Mary Konop Wattawa. She was educated in parochial and old northside 
high schools and worked at Henderson-Hoyt Store and Rahr’s Inc., retiring four 
years ago. She was a member of the Rosary Society.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Anton Goetz and Mrs. Karl Schmitz, of Manitowoc 
and Mr. Walter Kiel, of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1967  P. 7 
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[bur. on Thomas Wattawa lot]


MARGARET (MEYER) WATTAWA

Mrs. Wattawa Is Dead at 67
Mrs. Margaret Wattawa, 67, mother of Miss Lorraine Wattawa, librarian, 
died suddenly early this morning at her apartment, 812 Washington street. 
The heart attack was induced by the heat of the past 48 hours.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wattawa was born Margaret Meyer in this city, a daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Meyer. Her father was a pioneer Washington street 
hardware merchant. She was formerly married to John Wattawa, who died two 
years ago. She was a member of the St. Boniface congregation.
Survivors are a daughter, Lorraine Margaret, circulation librarian at the 
city library on North Eighth street, who made her home with her mother; 
brother, Oscar of this city; two sisters, Miss A. Eleanor Meyer and Mrs. 
W. Irver Buhl both of Chicago.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday, where 
the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 5, 1947 P.2
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[d. 09-05-1947/age 67 yrs.]


MARY WATTAWA   (d. 1934)

MRS. WATTAWA DIES AT HOME
Funeral Will Be Held Friday At Sacred Heart (Photo)
A stroke suffered by Mrs. Mary Wattawa, 80, after she finished her 
evening meal at the home, 516 North Fifth street, last night, proved 
fatal four hours later. She died soon after midnight.
Mrs. Wattawa, the widow of the late Thomas Wattawa and a resident 
here for 42 years, enjoyed good health despite her advancing years 
and was able to assist in housework at the home where she resided 
with her daughter, Kathryn.
The deceased was born in 1854 in the town of Gibson. Her maiden name 
was Mary Konop and she was the daughter of John and Dora Konop. She 
was married at Kellnersville 61 years ago to Thomas Wattawa and they 
took up their home on a farm in the town of Franklin. Ten children, 
six daughters and four sons were born to them. Mr. Wattawa gave up 
the farm 42 years ago and moved to this city. He died 13 years ago.
Survivors are four sons, Joseph L., John M., and Thomas Wattawa Jr., 
of this city, Frank, Milwaukee; six daughters, Mrs. Anton Goetz, Mrs. 
Edward Adams, Mrs. Karl Schmitz, and Kathryn, all of this city, Mrs. 
Walter Kiel, Two Rivers, Mrs. Arthur Haworth, Fond du Lac; and 17 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. from the Sacred Heart 
church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The body may be 
viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until the hour 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 30, 1934 P.2
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[bur. 11-2-1934/cause: coronary occlusion-cardiac failure/
widow of Thomas]


MARY WATTAWA    (d. 1951)

Mrs. Simon Wattawa, 74?? of Reedsville, was found dead in bed Sunday morning 
by her brother, Joseph Reindl, who lives at the Wattawa home. Death was 
attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Wattawa had baked bread on Saturday and 
had taken care of her usual household duties.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Co-op 
Funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Reedsville, the 
Rev. William K___k officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wattawa, nee Mary Reindl, was born in 1877 in the town of Franklin and 
in 1902 was married to Simon Wattawa. He died in 1945. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William Fogeltanz of Manitowoc, and a son, 
Clarence of Reedsvile; two brothers, Joseph of Reedsville, Frank of H___wood, 
Mich., __ grandchildren.
She was a member of the St. Ann Altar society of St. Mary church. Friends may 
call from 7 p.m. Monday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 
8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 03-11-1951/age 73 yrs./bur. on Simon T. Wattawa lot]


MATT WATTAWA

Drops Dead of Heart Attack on Railroad Track 
Matt Wattawa, 79, retired farmer, dropped dead of a heart attack shortly after 
10 o’clock this morning on the Soo line railroad tracks near the foot of the 
Spring street hill.
Mr. Wattawa, who made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Leo Ziarnik, of 436 North 
Tenth street, was digging worms preparatory to going fishing on the pier, when 
he was stricken. Only a few minutes before he had talked with George Heman and 
Got____ Balte, of the Street Department crews engaged in cutting grass west of 
the yards of the Consumers Coal company.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned after police answered a call to the 
Soo yard announced there would be no inquest. 
Born in Bohemia?? in 1865, Mr. Wattawa came to this country when a boy with his 
parents. The family located in Franklin. He was married there 55 years ago to 
Miss Anna N____ of Stangelville and they located on a farm. Eighteen years ago 
they disposed of the farm and moved to this city. Mrs. Wattawa died ___ years 
ago.
Funeral Tuesday 
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph W____ of M___, Mrs. Frank S____ and 
Mrs. Lee Ziarnik of _____; two sons, John and Frank of Milwaukee; brother S___ 
of Reedsville; sister, Mrs. _____ Y___ of Taus; nine grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at ___ from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at __o’clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. ______ 
officiating… (remainder not legible). 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 06-24-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]


SIMON WATTAWA

Simon Wattawa of Reedsville, a retired millwright, died at his home in the 
village Friday evening after suffering a heart attack.
The body was removed to the Co-op funeral home and will lie in state after 
3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral rites will be Tuesday morning, 8:30 at the funeral 
parlors and 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Reedsville. 
Officiating will be the Rev. William Koutnik. Interment will be made in 
Evergreen cemetery here.
Mr. Wattawa was born July 25, 1876, in the town of Franklin, and after residing 
in Manitowoc for a few years, settled at Reedsville, which has been the home 
town for the past 38 years. His marriage to Mary Reindl occurred on Jan. 28, 
1902.
For several years he served the village of Reedsville as trustee. He also was 
a member of the Holy Name society, members of which will recite the rosary in 
a body at 8 p.m. Monday.
Besides the wife, a son, Clarence of Reedsville and a daughter, Mrs. William 
Fogeltanz of Manitowoc and four grandchildren survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 3, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 11-02-1945/age 69 yrs.]
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REEDSVILLE FAMILY NEAR DEATH IN FIRE
Simon Wattawa and His Family Aroused by the Smoke
Fire which threatened the destruction of adjoining buildings and in 
which Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wattawa and two children narrowly escaped 
suffocation and death, occurred at Reedsville destroying what was 
formerly known as the Otto Ehnert market but which had more recently 
been occupied by the family of Atty. E. Miller and the Wattawa family. 
The members of the Miller family were absent at the time of the fire, 
which occurred during the night. A peculiar noise and suffocating smell 
of smoke aroused the Wattawa family and they escaped from the burning 
building just in time. Two little girls of the family were seriously 
ill from the effect of the smoke but have recovered.
The Wattawa family was unable to save any of its household goods and 
escaped only by the narrowest margin from death in the burning building. 
The cause of the fire which started in the library of the Miller home 
is unknown. The loss is given at $2000 to $2500.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 4, 1913 page 8


THOMAS WATTAWA

THOS. WATTAWA OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Thomas Wattawa, Sr., a resident of Manitowoc county for 58 years and 
for nearly thirty years residing in this city, passed away at his home 
514 North Fifth street yesterday afternoon after having been confined 
to his bed but one week. Mr. Wattawa suffered a stroke which was the 
immediate cause of his demise.
Mr. Wattawa was a native of Bohemia where he was born January 6, 1849, 
being 72 years of age at this death. He came to America when fourteen 
years of age and located on a farm in the town of Franklin where he 
continued his residence until about twenty-eight years ago when he 
removed to the city. Although advancing age had enfeebled him, Mr. 
Wattawa was active up to very recently and had been confined only a 
week.
Mr. Wattawa was a charter member of the St. John's society of Kellersville, 
a Catholic organization of which but ten of the original members are now 
left. The St. John's society was in its day a powerful one, founded along 
lines of the Foresters and kindred societies.
Besides his wife, Mr. Wattawa is survived by ten children, nearly all 
of whom are residents here. They are Joseph L., John M., Mrs. Anton 
Goetz, Frank of this city; Mrs. Arthur Haworth, Fond du Lac; Mrs. Walter 
Kiel, Misses Catherine and Julia Wattawa, Mrs. Karl Schmitz and Thomas 
Wattawa, Jr., this city. Four brothers also survive, Jacob and Simon 
Wattawa of Reedsville, Joseph, of Denmark and Matthew of Franklin and 
three sisters Mrs. Hager of Denmark; Mrs. Young of Franklin and Mrs. 
J. Cizek of Kellnersville.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 at Sacred Heart 
church, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 26, 1921 P.1
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[bur. 08-27-1921/cause: enteritis-cerebral hemorrage/
undertaker: JL Wattawa]
(NOTE: His b. date on tombstone doesn't match b. date in obit)


BERTHA E. WATTS

MRS. WATTS, 73, FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT, DIES 
Mrs. Bertha Watts, 73, mother of Miss Nettie Watts, assistant at the public 
library here, passed away Friday night at the home of her son, the Rev. George 
Watts, at Hampton, Va., where she was making her home. She was born in this 
city but for the past eight years had resided in Virginia. The remains will 
arrive in Manitowoc Tuesday morning and will be taken to the St. James church 
where they may be viewed from 8:30 to 9:30 after which services will be held 
at the church. Rev. Wm. Hood will be in charge of the services.
Two sons, the Rev. George Watts of Hampton, Va., and Joseph Watts of Norfolk, 
Mass., two daughters, Mrs. L.O. Churchill of Windom, Minn., and Miss Nettie 
Watts of this city and two grandchildren survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 28, 1931 P. 2
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[bur. 3-31-1931/age 72 yrs/cause: broncho-pneumonia-cont. carcinoma gall 
bladder/died at Hampton, VA/bur. on Robert Watts lot]


GEORGE WATTS

Born: January 1, 1840 in Stephens, New Brusnwick, CAN
Enlisted: February 13, 1865 as a Private, from Manitowoc, WI, 25 year-old 
Lumber-man, 6’1”, blue eyes, brown hair.
Mustered Out: February 19, 1866
Died: April 6, 1867
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In this village, on Saturday, April 6, 1867, Mr. George Watts, aged 26 years.
The deceased was buried on Monday—funeral services being held in the Episcopal 
Church. He was formerly a member of the 45th Regiment, and a number of his 
comrades, together with a large concourse of citizens, followed his remains 
to their last resting place.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 12, 1867  P. 4
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(cause: consumption/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


MARY ELIZABETH WATTS

Miss Watts, 86, Former Resident of City, Dies
Miss Elizabeth Watts, 86, well known former resident of this city, 
died last night at Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Evergreen 
cemetery with the Rev. F.C. St.Clair officiating.
Miss Watts was born on May 16, 1848, at St. Stevens, New Brunswick, 
and came to Manitowoc at the age of 13 years. She lived in this city 
for a great number of years and then moved to Milwaukee.
Miss Nellie Watts of this city is a niece of the deceased. Two other 
nieces survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 12, 1935 P.2
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[d. at Milwaukee, WI/cause: senility/bur. on Charles Watts lot]


NETTIE V. WATTS

Miss Nettie Watts, 72, of 212 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at the home following a stroke suffered while housecleaning. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. William Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Watts was born Feb. 2, 1887, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Robert and 
Bertha Jacobs Watts. She was graduated from high school at Manitowoc in 1905 and 
immediately became an apprentice librarian at the public library. She became 
assistant librarian in 1907 and when West Branch Library was started she became 
head librarian there. Miss Watts was active in library work for a total of 40 
years. A memorial has been established in her name at West Branch Library. Two 
brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mabel Churchill of Windom, Minn., and a niece, 
Mrs. Mary Page Leutner of Sacramento, Calif.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1959  P. 13
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[d. 02-05-1959/age 72 yrs./bur. on Robert Watts lot]



ROBERT WATTS

OLD RESIDENT, VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR, DIES
Robert Watts, an old resident of the city, died at his home on Chicago 
street Sunday night at the advanced age of 78 years. Mrs. Watts is a 
patient at the hospital, suffering from injuries he received in a fall 
recently.
Mr. Watts was a veteran of the civil war having served as a member of 
Co. G. 39th Wisconsin. Surviving Mr. Watts is a widow and four children. 
The Rev. George Watts, rector of St. Peters church, Columbia, Tenn., 
Miss Nettie Watts, assistant city librarian, Joseph Watts, who is 
serving in the regular army and stationed in Massachusetts and Mrs. L.C. 
Churchhill of Windom, Minn. One sister, Miss Elizabeth Watts of Milwaukee, 
also survives.
The funeral will be held from St. James church Wednesday morning at 
10 o'clock and the G.A.R. and W.R.C. will attend.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 1, 1920 P. 1
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Mr. and Mrs. Churchill of Windom, Minn., the Rev. Thomas Watts 
and wife of Memphis and other relatives are here for the funeral 
of the late Mr. Watts.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 03, 1920, Page 3
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Mrs. Elizabeth Watt, who was here to attend the funeral of her 
brother, Robert Watt, has returned to her home at Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 04, 1920, Page 3
********
Rev. and Mrs. George O. Watts, who were called here to attend the 
funeral of the former’s father, returned to Columbia, Tenn. today.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1920, Page 3
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[bur. 03-03-1920/cause: cardiac reual disease/bur. on Robert Watts lot]
(Robert Watts/d. 29 Feb. 1920/age 78 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. 
ch., Manitowoc)